According to JLL, investments in India’s hospitality sector totaled US$185 million (Rs 1,635.94 crore) in the January–March quarter of 2026, a 58% increase from the previous year.
Last year, the industry got US$117 million in investments within the same time frame. The rapid construction of branded hotel infrastructure across the nation, improved hotel occupancy, and increased travel demand are all contributing factors to the robust rise.
The purchase of a 41% share in Fleur Hotels, a division of Lemon Tree Hotels, by Warburg Pincus, combined with an investment commitment of around US$107 million, was one of the largest deals of the quarter.
According to JLL, the growing involvement of institutional investors and private equity groups is projected to maintain the robust investment trend. Developments connected to airports and government land auctions in cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Jewar are also creating new chances.
According to the report, there were 103 branded hotel openings in India in 2025, and hotel registrations increased by 23% to over 51,000 keys across 424 properties.
Source – IBEF
