Hotel sector gears up for growth with ₹8,000-crore IPO pipeline and ITC demerger: Jefferies
Live MintThe hotels' publicly-listed universe is set to expand with the potential debut of four new companies, aiming to capitalise on the strong outlook for the hotel industry, according to a recent note by Jefferies. The upcoming IPOs of Schloss Bangalore, Ventive Hospitality, and Brigade Hotels aim to raise around ₹8,000 crore collectively, alongside the demerger and listing of ITC Hotels. Fundraising and IPO Landscape According to Jefferies, three hospitality companies, Schloss Bangalore, Ventive Hospitality, and Brigade Hotels, have filed their IPO prospectuses in the last 3-4 months. Schloss and Ventive are backed by private equity and asset management firms, while Brigade Hotels is a division of South India-based real estate developer Brigade Group. In summary, Jefferies believes the upcoming IPOs and ITC Hotels' demerger reflect the strong growth narrative of India’s hospitality sector.