Restaurant India News: Royal Orchid Targets 11,000 Rooms Portfolio Amid Expansion Push

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. has reported its Q4 and FY26 financial results, posting growth in revenue and profitability while outlining aggressive expansion plans across India’s hospitality market.

The company recorded consolidated total income of Rs 406.43 crore for FY26, compared to Rs 343.18 crore in the previous financial year. EBITDA crossed the Rs 100 crore mark for the first time, reaching Rs 110.63 crore, while earnings per share stood at Rs 11.74. The Board also approved a 25 percent dividend declaration.

For the fourth quarter of FY26, consolidated total income rose to Rs 118.93 crore from Rs 92.34 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs 31.32 crore. On a standalone basis, the hospitality company reported FY26 total income of Rs 212.90 crore and EBITDA of Rs 55.84 crore. Profit after tax after exceptional items came in at Rs 34.08 crore.

The hotel operator currently manages 120 properties across India and added six new hotels during the quarter. The latest additions strengthened the company’s footprint in key hospitality markets, including NCR and Mumbai, where travel and corporate demand continue to remain strong.

Royal Orchid said it is continuing to focus on its asset-light expansion strategy, with a development pipeline of more than 57 upcoming properties. The company plans to add over 1,800 keys over the next six to nine months, which is expected to take its overall inventory beyond 11,000 rooms.

The group is also preparing to expand its presence near Mumbai Airport Terminal 2 through a new property aimed at increasing visibility in one of the country’s busiest aviation and business travel corridors.

Chander K Baljee said, "The company’s growth was driven by balanced portfolio expansion, disciplined cost management, and strategic additions in high-demand markets. Royal Orchid remains positioned to benefit from increasing travel demand in India through continued expansion and the development of new brand categories."