NEW LAUNCH: IHCL ANNOUNCES A 56 KEY SELEQTIONS HOTEL IN DIGHA, WEST BENGAL

TTT NEWS NETWORK

MUMBAI | 17 MARCH 2026

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Digha, West Bengal. This is a greenfield project.

Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Digha is one of Eastern India’s most frequented beach destinations, and its growing relevance in spiritual tourism is widening its visitor base beyond the traditional leisure segment. This combination of coastal and cultural appeal is strengthening demand through the year and enhancing the destination’s hospitality potential. The signing aligns with our focus on building emerging tourism hubs. We are delighted to continue our longstanding partnership with Ambuja Neotia Group for this project.”

Mr. Giriraj Damani, WTD CEO and CFO – Ambuja Neotia Hospitality, said, “We are pleased to collaborate with IHCL to bring the SeleQtions experience to Digha. This project will contribute to elevating the region’s hospitality infrastructure.”

The 56‑key IHCL SeleQtions Digha, West Bengal features an all‑day dining restaurant and a bar. For social gatherings and meetings, the hotel offers spacious meeting venues. The recreational amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness centre and a spa.

Situated along the Bay of Bengal, Digha has long been favoured for its wide beaches, serene shoreline and natural beauty. The destination offers varied attractions including New and Old Digha beaches, Talsari Beach, Digha Science Centre, Marine Aquarium & Regional Centre and Amarabati Park.

With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 17 hotels in West Bengal, including 9 under development.

About the Owning Company

Ambuja Neotia is a prominent corporate house headquartered in Kolkata, with its forte in real estate and subsequent forays into hospitality, healthcare, and education.

The company, led by Harshavardhan Neotia, has been responsible for landmark projects in the Eastern Region, particularly in and around Kolkata. Udayan, Kolkata’s first condoville, made good living ‘affordable’ and earned Harshavardhan Neotia, the Padmashree in 1999. This was followed by township projects and housing complexes in Kolkata, Durgapur, Burdwan and Siliguri.

With City Centre Salt Lake, the mall concept was revolutionised, followed by City Centres in New Town, Haldia, Raipur and Patna. Leisure destinations like Raichak on Ganges, Taj Chia Kutir, Taj Guras Kutir and Taj Taalkutir added to luxury escapades. The Group forayed into healthcare with Bhagirathi Neotia Woman and Child Care Centre, and the Neotia Getwel Healthcare Centre. Business Parks & Towers including Ecospace and Ecocentre were developed for better work-life balance. The Group established The Neotia University for a brighter tomorrow.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited:

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 and India’s Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; Brij, experiential leisure resorts in storied destinations; Atmantan, an integrated wellness offering; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.

Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 620 hotels including 255 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and in over 250 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.