IHCL ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF A GINGER IN KANPUR
MUMBAI, JULY 01, 2025: The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Ginger hotel in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. This is a greenfield project.
Ms. Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President, New Businesses and Hotel Openings, IHCL, said, “Kanpur is a prominent manufacturing and commercial center in Uttar Pradesh, making it an ideal location for Ginger’s offering. This signing is part of our strategy to build Ginger’s presence in such emerging cities. We are delighted to extend our partnership with JK Urbanscapes Developers Limited.”
The 100-key Ginger Kanpur will be located on Kalpi Road, near Kamala Cricket Club, offering excellent connectivity to key business and leisure areas. The hotel will feature Ginger’s signature Qmin as well as a bar, meeting room and fitness centre, providing a seamless blend of work and play.
Mr. Maneesh Mansingka, CEO, JK Urbanscapes Developers Limited commented, "We are happy to continue our partnership with IHCL. Our projects with the company will contribute to Kanpur’s hospitality landscape."
With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 34 hotels in Uttar Pradesh under including 21 under development.
About the owner
JK Urbanscapes Developers Limited is part of the larger JK Singhania family business with a legacy that spans over 140 years. The JK Organization has business interests in manufacturing, cement, paper, tyres, real estate, defence, chemicals, healthcare, education, retail, software and IT services. J.K. Urbanscapes Developers Limited, formerly known as JK Cotton Ltd., was incorporated as a private entity in October 1924.
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 2024 and India’s Strongest Brand 2024 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations 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 388 hotels including 139 under development globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and in over 150+ locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.
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