DS Group lifts hospitality bet 50% to Rs 1,500 cr, doubles room count to 2,000 by FY29

DS Group raises hospitality capex to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 1,000 crore, targeting 2,000 keys by 2028-29 versus current ~1,000. Anchor project: a W Hotels luxury property at Delhi Aerocity with Marriott, opening September 2027, alongside pipeline in Jim Corbett, Guwahati and Jaipur.

— Source publishedWed, 17 Jun, 2026, 13:24 IST·First seen Wed, 17 Jun, 2026, 14:28 IST·Source ET Retail

What happened

DS Group raises hospitality investment to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 1,000 crore, targeting room inventory doubling to 2,000 by 2028-29. Announces W Hotels luxury

Key facts

  • Rs 1,500 crore
  • Rs 1,000 crore
  • Rs 400 crore
  • 2,000 rooms
  • 375 rooms
  • 200 rooms
  • 0.27 keys/1000

Why this matters

DS Group's tie-up with Marriott for W Hotels validates branded-operator partnerships as the scaling playbook, opening adjacent JV opportunities in tier-1 airport-linked luxury and leisure destinations like Corbett and Jaipur.