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Company Profile

On February 12, 2002, Ventive Hospitality Limited was established as a Private Limited Company. On August 28, 2024, the company’s name was changed to Ventive Hospitality Limited at the Registrar of Companies, Pune, and its status was changed from Private Limited to Public Limited. Ventive Hospitality Limited is an Indian and Maldivian hospitality asset owner that specializes in luxury offerings for both business and leisure markets. The portfolio includes 2,036 keys spread over 11 active hotel businesses in India and the Maldives. The company’s operations also include operating a shopping mall, operating a commercial hotel, operating windmills, and leasing commercial space. In December 2024, the company initiated an initial public offering (IPO) to raise capital for expansion.

Travel & Tourism Industry in India

• Due to the fact that India is one of the most visited countries in the world, the country’s tourism and hospitality sectors are now one of the main forces behind the expansion of the country’s services sector. By 2047, the hotel sector hopes to directly contribute US$ 3 trillion to the national GDP thanks to recent advancements in the sector’s infrastructure. Given that, like in many other nations, tourism is a major source of foreign exchange, the Indian tourism sector has a lot of potential. The tourism sector has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic shock and is now operating at its pre-pandemic level because of the persistent efforts of the federal and state governments

•  India, which spans 3,287,263 square kilometres and stretches from the snow-capped Himalayas to the tropical rain forests in the south, boasts a diverse range of ecosystems, topography, and spots of natural beauty. This offers a great chance to take advantage of the tourism industry’s full potential. By 2047, government programmes like the INDIA@100 Vision for 2047 hopes to bring in 100 million visitors.

•  It is anticipated that the travel and tourism sector in India will increase by 7.1% annually. India’s travel sector is expected to grow from an estimated US$75 billion in FY20 to US$125 billion by FY27. The Indian airline travel market, which was valued at about US$20 billion, is expected to treble in size by FY27 as a result of expanding passport availability and better airport infrastructure. Due to the increased demand from tourists and the persistent efforts of travel agencies, the Indian hotel industry, which includes domestic, inbound, and outbound travel, was valued at approximately US$32 billion in FY20 and is anticipated to reach approximately US$52 billion by FY27.

•   It is anticipated that 30.5 billion foreign visitors will arrive by 2028, bringing in about US$59 billion in income. However, after the epidemic, domestic travel is anticipated to be the main driver of growth. From April 2000 to December 2024, the hotel and tourism sector received a total of US$ 18.47 billion in FDI equity infusion. This amounts to 2.57% of the total foreign direct investment received across all sectors. With a focus on enhancing infrastructure, skill development, and travel facilitation, India’s Union Budget FY26 has allotted US$ 291.07 million to grow its tourism industry. 

• Staycations, in which guests stay in opulent hotels to relieve stress in a tranquil setting, are considered to be a new fad. The e-Visa program’s growth, which is anticipated to treble India’s tourist influx, is another development that the sector is anticipating. There is no denying that the tourism sector is growing in importance as an economic driver and has the potential to be a development instrument. By creating a large number of varied job opportunities, the tourism sector not only promotes growth but also improves people’s quality of life.

Company Perspective and Review

•  Ventive Hospitality Ltd.’s financial structure underwent a radical change between FY21 and FY25, as seen by a remarkable gain in equity, a notable increase in strategic investments, and a minor increase in debt. From a conventionally organized hospitality business, Ventive Hospitality Ltd. has quickly evolved into a financially diversified organization with a solid equity base and considerable long-term investments. The last five years have seen Ventive Hospitality’s income rise steadily. However, the ongoing debt obligations, franchise dependency, and branding limitations pose potential vulnerabilities which are concerning.