News › Markets  ·  27 Aug 2026, 12:48 PM IST  ·  5 days ago

Luxury or budget? Hotel chains strike upon a juicy middle ground

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In one line — India's hotel industry is shifting to upscale offerings, bridging luxury and budget categories. Chains like EIH, ITC, and Lemon Tree are expanding mid to upper-upscale brands to meet rising domestic demands, while mainta

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Source: Mint · AI-summarised by Anadi · Updated 27 Aug 2026, 1:00 PM IST

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India's hotel industry is shifting to upscale offerings, bridging luxury and budget categories. Chains like EIH, ITC, and Lemon Tree are expanding mid to upper-upscale brands to meet rising domestic demands, while maintaining a portfolio across various price points to maximize market coverage.