SAMHI Hotels clears ₹750 crore fundraise as Q1 profit rises 6%

SAMHI posted Q1FY27 revenue of ₹305 crore, up 12.1% year on year, and EBITDA of ₹98.3 crore. The hotel operator will raise equity and debt to support growth across its Marriott, IHG and Hyatt-linked portfolio, with about 1,450 net rooms expected to be added.

— Source publishedMon, 3 Aug, 2026, 20:45 IST·First seen Mon, 3 Aug, 2026, 21:15 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Samhi Hotels · SAMHI Hotels reported Q1FY27 profit growth and approved a Rs 750 crore equity-and-debt fundraise to support expansion. The operator has 1,900

Key facts

  • Q1FY27 consolidated net profit: Rs 18.3 crore, up 5.8% YoY
  • Revenue from operations: Rs 305 crore, up 12.1% YoY
  • EBITDA: Rs 98.3 crore, up 8.6% YoY
  • EBITDA margin: 32.2%, versus 33.2% in Q1FY26
  • Fundraise approved: up to Rs 750 crore through equity and debt
  • 31 hotels and 4,899 rooms across 13 cities
  • 1,900 rooms under development or rebranding; about 1,450 expected net additions

Why this matters

SAMHI’s funding capacity and branded-hotel relationships position it to pursue room additions through acquisitions, conversions and development opportunities in India’s premium hospitality market.

What to watch

  • Final fundraise structure, equity dilution and debt maturity profile.
  • Room-addition schedule, including signed versus operational rooms.
  • Quarterly occupancy, ARR and RevPAR growth relative to the 12.1% Q1 revenue increase.
  • EBITDA margin progression after pre-opening and renovation costs.
  • Net debt-to-EBITDA, interest coverage and financing rates.
  • Hotel demand trends in key Indian corporate-travel and leisure markets.
  • Any acquisition valuations or asset purchases that materially alter capital allocation risk.
  • Disclose the equity-versus-debt mix, issuance terms and expected interest-cost impact.
  • Identify target cities, hotel assets and the expected opening or acquisition timeline for the 1,450 rooms.
  • Prioritize high-demand business, airport and leisure micro-markets where branded supply can command stronger occupancy and average room rates.
  • Use Marriott, IHG and Hyatt partnerships to speed conversions, distribution access and loyalty-program bookings.
  • Demonstrate post-expansion targets for occupancy, RevPAR, EBITDA margin, net debt and return on invested capital.