Adani Group Plans One of India’s Largest Hotel Portfolios
The Adani Group is entering India’s hospitality sector with plans to build one of the country’s largest hotel portfolios, leveraging its existing airport and real estate assets to support growth in travel and tourism. The initiative aims to position the conglomerate as a significant player in the hospitality industry, competing with established hotel chains in India.
Scale and strategy of expansion
The group plans to develop over 60 hotels linked to its airport and real estate projects across India. Navi Mumbai is expected to be a major focus, with around 15 new hotels planned in the city alone. These properties will be developed by the Adani Group and operated in collaboration with international hotel operators to bring recognised global brands to its portfolio. This strategy is part of a broader effort to diversify beyond core infrastructure and energy businesses by building a large hospitality network.
Asset acquisitions and partnerships
Adani has shown interest in acquiring existing hotel assets, including offers to acquire hotels owned by other groups, and has already secured approvals to buy assets from creditor groups that include hotel properties. The hospitality expansion will integrate with city-side developments such as retail, food and beverage outlets and convention spaces to create vibrant mixed-use zones around airports and urban centres.
Industry context
India’s hotel industry has been expanding rapidly, with both domestic and foreign hotel chains increasing room capacity to meet rising tourism demand. The Adani Group’s move into hospitality reflects wider trends in the sector, which is seeing significant investments and new projects aimed at capturing growth in both business and leisure travel.
