New Delhi, June 9 -- Even as geopolitical tensions tempered the first quarter of FY26, India's hotel industry is confident of steady growth in the full fiscal year. Many listed hotel players expect double-digit growth supported by improving consumer incomes, expanding infrastructure, and disciplined pricing strategies.

This follows a strong FY25 that saw most hotel companies reporting strong revenue and profit gains, driven by rising travel demand from both business and leisure travellers. In the current year, too, the industry sees robust overall demand, with new hotel openings and increased investor interest signalling confidence in the sector's future.

According to Chander K. Baljee, managing director of Royal Orchid Hotels, Q1 of FY...