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The Chennai edition · 2026

Travel and hospitalitycompanies in Chennai

Hotels, tour operators, travel agencies, car rentals, bus operators and more: the companies building travel and hospitality in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

172 company profiles39 with reported revenue1 with recorded fundingOctober 2026 edition
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Recent travel and hospitality business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 6,511 travel and hospitality companies in India, last 24 months: 223 Contracts · 108 M&A deals · 24 funding rounds · 16 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

ContractSupply

Abb · client: Cochin shipyard

Technology company ABB has won a contract from India's Cochin Shipyard to supply power and propulsion systems for two electric harbour tugs being built for Polestar Maritime.

Marine
ContractSupply

Transrail lighting · client: Na

Transrail Lighting Ltd has announced the winning of new orders worth Rs.575 crore, primarily in the power T&D segment, which includes an HVDC line contract.

Power T&D
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Pro CLB Global acquires K Globes Digital Media

Pro Clb Global has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic investment and potential acquisition of K Globes Digital Media, signalling a push into higher-growth digital…

Digital Media
ContractService

M/s. Sparsh Inn LLP · client: Lemon tree hotels

Lemon Tree Hotels Limited has officially communicated the mutual termination of a Franchise Agreement executed on May 10, 2024. This agreement was with M/s. Sparsh Inn LLP and concerned…

Hospitality
ContractService

Lemon tree hotels · client: Sparsh

Lemon Tree Hotels has announced the mutual termination of its franchise agreement with Sparsh Inn LLP. The agreement, originally signed on 10 May 2024, was intended for the use of the…

Hospitality
ContractInfrastructure

Klm · client: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and KLM have signed an agreement to relocate KLM's cargo and catering operations, clearing prime real estate at Schiphol Centre for new aircraft stands, a…

Aviation / Cargo
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Chalet hotels acquires Seasons hotels

Chalet Hotels has completed the acquisition of 100% of the Equity Share Capital of Seasons Hotels. Consequently, the said entity has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

Hotel
ContractMaintenance

Brahmaputra Infrastructure · client: NHIDCL

Brahmaputra Infrastructure Limited has been declared L-1 for a Rs. 25.78 crore short-term road maintenance contract on the Pailapool–Hangrum corridor in Assam, awarded by NHIDCL under…

Government Highway Maintenance
ContractSupply

Schwing stetter · client: Nimbus group

Nimbus Group has procured advanced boom placers from Schwing Stetter for its flagship residential project Nimbus The Arista Luxe located along the Noida Expressway.

Construction
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Hyderabad Metro Rail acquires L&T Metro Rail

Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with Larsen & Toubro Limited and L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (LTMRHL) to acquire 100% equity shares of…

Metro Rail / Infrastructure
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Catalyst Partners Middle East (CPME) acquires Eih

Egypt’s first listed special purpose acquisition company, Catalyst Partners Middle East (CPME), has launched due diligence to fully acquire precious metals investment and consulting firm…

Precious metals investment and consulting
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Hyderabad Metro Rail acquires L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced the complete divestment of its stake in L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited for a consideration of ₹1,461.47 crore.

Construction/Metro Rail
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Chalet hotels acquires Seasons hotels

Chalet Hotels has successfully completed the first tranche of its acquisition of Seasons Hotels Private Limited, officially making it a subsidiary of the company.

Hospitality
ContractService

Thales · client: Air india

Air India has signed a 10-year agreement with Thales for its FlytCARE services package, covering line maintenance, spares, repairs and logistics management support for inflight…

Technology
ContractService

Hughes network systems · client: Air india

Hughes Network Systems announced that Air India has selected the Hughes In-Flight connectivity solution to deliver a consistent Wi‑Fi experience using a common connectivity platform…

ContractSupply

Tata motors · client: Aisats

Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) has ordered 21 electric airport passenger coaches from Tata Motors

ContractService

Panasonic avionics · client: Air india

Panasonic Avionics has secured a major agreement with Air India to provide comprehensive maintenance and support for the airline’s in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across 74 aircraft.

ContractService

Panasonic Technical Services · client: Air india

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has today announced that Air India has selected Panasonic Technical Services' (PTS) Total Care Package to maintain the airline's…

Aviation
ContractSupply

Kernex microsystems · client: PCMM Office, Patiala

Kernex Microsystems (India) has been awarded a significant contract valued at ₹67.53 crore, inclusive of GST, by the PCMM Office, Patiala.

FundingTerm loan and working capital facility

Imagicaaworld entertainment

Imagicaaworld Entertainment Limited has announced the execution of financing agreements totalling Rs 65 crore with Axis Bank Limited and IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited.

Investors Axis bank, IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited
Entertainment
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Savills acquires Hotelivate

Global real estate advisory firm Savills has acquired majority stake in Hotelivate, a leading hospitality advisory firm with presence across South Asia, at an undisclosed amount.

Hospitality Advisory
LaunchQuality Inn Gurgaon

Suba hotels

Suba Hotels Limited proudly celebrates its Founder's Day on April 7, marking a defining milestone in its growth journey with the launch of 7 new properties across India.

Hotel
ContractSupply

Banaras Locomotive Works · client: Kernex microsystems

Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanas, has awarded an order valued at Rs. 91.12 crore (Incl. GST) to Kernex Microsystems (India) Limited for the Supply, Installation, Testing and…

Railway Equipment
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Adani airport holdings ltd acquires Skyiwave

Adani Enterprises Ltd on Monday said its wholly-owned subsidiary, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), has acquired a 100 per cent stake in out-of-home (OOH) advertising firm Skyiwave for…

OOH advertising and media solutions
ContractService

Haeco · client: Air india

March 13, 2026 Air India Taps HAECO For Shanghai Widebody Line Maintenance HAECO has signed a contract with Air India to provide line maintenance services for its widebody fleet at…

Aviation Maintenance
ContractSupply

Oriana power · client: Kesari

The EPC contract for Kesari Alloys Private Limited involves a 16 MW solar project with a 10 MWh BESS capacity, valued at ₹74.34 crore.

Renewable Energy
ContractInfrastructure

Sugs Lloyd · client: Konkan railway

SUGS Lloyd Limited has secured an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order worth Rs 6.39 billion from Konkan Railway Corporation Limited.

Power transmission and distribution, smart grid, power infrastructure
M&AMerger

AirAsia (India) Pvt. Ltd. (now AIX Connect Pvt. Ltd.) acquires Air india express

Further, AirAsia (India) Pvt. Ltd. (now AIX Connect Pvt. Ltd.) has merged with Air India Express Ltd., and Tata SIA Airlines Ltd. (Vistara) has merged into Air India Ltd,

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Ms. Priya Paul acquires Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels has announced that its Director and Promoter, Ms. Priya Paul, has acquired 18,200 equity shares of the company. This acquisition represents 0.00853% of the…

ContractService

Indian hotels · client: Gulshan Group

The company has signed Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), the country's largest hospitality company, to manage this project comprising a 150-key luxury hotel, 74 apartments and one penthouse.

Travel and hospitality companies in Chennai, by revenue

Browse travel and hospitality companies in Chennai by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 39 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 39 travel and hospitality companies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu that have filed a figure in the last four years. Every figure keeps its own reporting period, so compare periods before comparing amounts.

Showing 25 of 39

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation is a government enterprise that provides better transportation facilities inside and outside state.

Bus operators
₹1,117.88 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
300LinkedIn · Oct 2026
51 yr1975
—No postings tracked

Offers hotel management and support services

Hotel management services
₹552.09 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
415+4% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
41 yr1985
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Holding company of The Trident Group of Hotels.

Hotels
₹426.94 crFY 2024-25
+7%2024–2025
77+7% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
43 yr1983
0none in 3 months

Provider of car rental and employee transportation services

Car rentals
₹413.79 crFY 2024-25
+28%2024–2025
75+13% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months

Manages luxurious hotels

Hotels
₹404.34 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
16+0% 12 mo to Aug 2023LinkedIn · Oct 2026
56 yr1970
—No postings tracked

Manufacturer of railway rolling stock integrates with design, analysis, development, and fabrications

Rail equipment
₹192.66 crFY 2024-25
+57%2024–2025
78+50% 12 mo to Feb 2023recorded Feb 2023
28 yr1998
0none in 3 months

Hospitality company offering hotel facilities

Hotels
₹167.62 crFY 2024-25
+42%2024–2025
—Not available
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Provider of car rental services

Car rentals
₹137.60 crFY 2024-25
+18%2024–2025
52LinkedIn · Jul 2026
21 yr2005
2postings · last posted Aug 2026

Chain of hotels

Hotels
₹135.11 crFY 2024-25
+12%2024–2025
103-4% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
31 yr1995
0none in 3 months

Developer of luxury residential properties

Real estate & infrastructure developers
₹101.20 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
—Not available
46 yr1980
0none in 3 months

Provider of corporate transportation and vehicle leasing solutions

Car rentals
₹94.50 crFY 2024-25
+13%2024–2025
146LinkedIn · Jul 2026
28 yr1998
0none in 3 months

Luxury-focused travel agency offering employee transport solutions and cab services for organizations

Tour operators
₹88.27 crFY 2024-25
+10%2024–2025
6-18% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
22 yr2004
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Operator of standalone hotel

Hotels
₹75.47 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
43-5% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
58 yr1968
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Provider of travel agency services

Travel agencies
₹75.44 crFY 2023-24
-22%2023–2024
358LinkedIn · Jul 2026
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of customized tour package services

Tour operators
₹41.21 crFY 2024-25
+22%2024–2025
26+27% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

Aruna Chennai is a luxury hotel that many tourists enjoy, the hotel is constructed on a spacious area of more than one acre.

Hotels
₹37.03 crFY 2024-25
+25%2024–2025
8LinkedIn · Oct 2026
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Provider of support and auxiliary transport and travel agency activities

Travel agencies
₹33.22 crFY 2024-25
+54%2024–2025
—Not available
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Chains providing aviation training services

Continuing education chains
₹26.95 crFY 2024-25
+30%2024–2025
—Not available
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Travel management company offering services and tour packages

Tour operators
₹21.77 crFY 2024-25
+40%2024–2025
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Provider of aviation training and licensing programs

Aviation training services
₹16.73 crFY 2024-25
+30%2024–2025
66+0% 12 mo to Feb 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
24 yr2002
0none in 3 months · last posted Dec 2025

Operator of luxury hotels

Hotels
₹16.19 crFY 2024-25
-10%2024–2025
—Not available
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Operator of hotels for meeting and events

Hotels
₹13.39 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
982-18% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
66 yr1960
0none in 3 months

Operator of hotel

Hotels
₹14.87 crFY 2024-25
+13%2024–2025
27LinkedIn · Jul 2026
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Provider of ground handling services offering comprehensive airport ground handling solutions to various airlines, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfactions

Aviation ground handling services
₹13.01 crFY 2024-25
+11%2024–2025
—Not available
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

A true Museum Hotel in India - An ancient British touch - Visit and experience the difference

Hotels
₹11.65 crFY 2024-25
+28%2024–2025
21+24% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
22 yr2004
0none in 3 months
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Explore travel and hospitality companies in Chennai by what you are looking for

Discover top travel and hospitality companies in Chennai, including hotels, tour operators, travel agencies and car rentals. Browse travel and hospitality startups in Chennai and listed travel and hospitality companies.

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Hotels & resortsTour operators & holiday packagesTravel agencies & corporate travelCar rental & cab servicesBus operators & transport servicesAviation training & air services

Hotels & resorts

Hotel chains, standalone hotels and hotel management firms.

  1. Apollo Sindoori

    Offers hotel management and support services

    Hotel management services
    See in list
  2. EIH Associated Hotels

    Holding company of The Trident Group of Hotels.

    Hotels
    See in list
  3. Oriental Hotels

    Manages luxurious hotels

    Hotels
    See in list
  4. APPU Hotels

    Hospitality company offering hotel facilities

    Hotels
    See in list
  5. SRM Hotel

    Chain of hotels

    Hotels
    See in list

Tour operators & holiday packages

Companies offering tours, holiday packages and travel experiences.

  1. Travel XS

    Provider of customized tour package services

    Tour operators
    See in list
  2. Tern Voyages

    Travel management company offering services and tour packages

    Tour operators
    See in list
  3. Baradia Holidays

    Operator of travel arrangements, tours, transportation, lodging, and entertainment activities

    Tour operators
    See in list
  4. Courtyard Tours

    Provider of tour and travel services

    Tour operators
    See in list
  5. Padmavathi Travels

    Padmavathi Travels provides One day tour packages from chennai to tirupati.We also provide travelling services to Lord Venkateshwara temple with special entry darshan tickets.We act as guides to tonsur(head shaving),freshup,thulabharam etc.

    Tour operators
    Website

Travel agencies & corporate travel

Travel agents for flights, visas, hotel bookings and business travel.

  1. Amaze Travels

    Luxury-focused travel agency offering employee transport solutions and cab services for organizations

    Tour operators
    See in list
  2. GT Holidays

    Provider of travel agency services

    Travel agencies
    See in list
  3. Topswa Logistics

    Provider of support and auxiliary transport and travel agency activities

    Travel agencies
    See in list
  4. Baywatch

    Provider of flight & hotel booking and other travel solution services

    Travel agencies
    See in list
  5. Kr Cleanfares Travels

    Provider of travel agency offering flight ticket bookings from Kuwait to various destinations

    Travel agencies
    See in list

Car rental & cab services

Self-drive, chauffeur and two-wheeler rental providers.

  1. New Pandian Travels

    Provider of car rental and employee transportation services

    Car rentals
    See in list
  2. NTL India

    Provider of car rental services

    Car rentals
    See in list
  3. Fiestaindia

    Provider of corporate transportation and vehicle leasing solutions

    Car rentals
    See in list
  4. Karthik Travels

    Offers car rental services

    Car rentals
    Website
  5. Flamang

    Provider of vehicle rental, airport transfers, ride hailing, and transport

    Car rentals
    See in list

Bus operators & transport services

Bus, coach and passenger rail operators.

  1. Tnstc

    Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation is a government enterprise that provides better transportation facilities inside and outside state.

    Bus operators
    See in list
  2. Parveen Travels

    Provider of mobility and bus transportation services

    Bus operators
    Website
  3. Rathimeena Travels

    Operator of buses

    Bus operators
    Website
  4. GBT Travels

    Operator of buses

    Bus operators
    Website
  5. IpcBus

    A bus rental service company with volvo options

    Bus operators
    Website
10 companies in Chennai

Aviation training & air services

Pilot training, chartered flights and ground handling.

  1. AAG Centre For Aviation Training

    Chains providing aviation training services

    Continuing education chains
    See in list
  2. Orient Flights

    Provider of aviation training and licensing programs

    Aviation training services
    See in list
  3. Global Flight Handling

    Provider of ground handling services offering comprehensive airport ground handling solutions to various airlines, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfactions

    Aviation ground handling services
    See in list
  4. Brandmidas

    Provider of aviation consulting, training, staffing, and HR services

    Aviation training services
    See in list
  5. FlySBS

    Provider of private jet aviation services

    Chartered flights
    Website
8 companies in Chennai

Listed travel and hospitality companies in Chennai

Publicly listed travel and hospitality companies.

  1. Apollo Sindoori

    Offers hotel management and support services

    Hotel management services
    See in list
  2. EIH Associated Hotels

    Holding company of The Trident Group of Hotels.

    Hotels
    See in list
  3. Oriental Hotels

    Manages luxurious hotels

    Hotels
    See in list
  4. Airflow Equipments

    Manufacturer of railway rolling stock integrates with design, analysis, development, and fabrications

    Rail equipment
    See in list
  5. Aruna Hotels

    Aruna Chennai is a luxury hotel that many tourists enjoy, the hotel is constructed on a spacious area of more than one acre.

    Hotels
    See in list
10 companies in Chennai

Travel and hospitality startups in Chennai

Newer travel and hospitality companies.

  1. AAG Centre For Aviation Training

    Chains providing aviation training services

    Continuing education chains
    See in list
  2. Hotel Halez

    Operator of hotel

    Hotels
    See in list
  3. Oorcabs

    Operator of a technology platform connecting drivers and customers for rides

    Road transport tech
    See in list
  4. VP Holiday Trips

    Provider of visa, flight, hotel, tour, and immigration support

    Travel agencies
    Website
  5. GoPicnic

    Travel-focused company transforming people explore cities

    Tour operators
    Website
31 companies in Chennai

Travel and hospitality companies hiring in Chennai

Companies currently recruiting.

  1. Apollo Sindoori

    Offers hotel management and support services

    Hotel management services
    See in list
  2. NTL India

    Provider of car rental services

    Car rentals
    See in list
  3. Amaze Travels

    Luxury-focused travel agency offering employee transport solutions and cab services for organizations

    Tour operators
    See in list
  4. Sree Gokulam Hotels & Resorts

    Operator of standalone hotel

    Hotels
    See in list
  5. GT Holidays

    Provider of travel agency services

    Travel agencies
    See in list
14 companies in Chennai
Mobile reach

Top 10 travel and hospitality apps from Chennai

The most-installed Android apps published by travel and hospitality companies headquartered in Chennai — 156K installs between them. 12 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
3

TLOOP Cabs

by Tloop

Installs30K
Rating—
Last updatedSep 2025
View on Google Play ↗
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4

GoAira Ally - Drive Work Earn

by Goaira

Installs4K
Rating—
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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6

HOPIT DRIVER

by HOPIT-R

Installs2K
Rating—
Last updatedOct 2024
View on Google Play ↗
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The business behind the activity

Travel and hospitality financials in Chennai

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 40 travel and hospitality companies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu for FY24-25 — 48 of the 172 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 54% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹4,197.11 cr

40 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹347.54 cr

8.3% aggregate margin

are profitable80%

32 of 40 companies

median revenue~₹23.3 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+12%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five54%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹2,445.42 crFY19-2032 filers
₹1,054.48 crFY20-2134 filers
₹1,541.55 crFY21-2236 filers
₹2,542.38 crFY22-2339 filers
₹3,942.95 crFY23-2444 filers
₹4,197.11 crFY24-2540 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 35 companies over three years

+31%
FY22-23₹2,363.93 cr₹203.33 cr net
FY23-24₹2,724.04 cr₹129.49 cr net
FY24-25₹3,099.47 cr₹239.00 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr743% profitable
₹1–10 cr5100% profitable
₹10–100 cr1688% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr1283% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr0—

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking9
0–20%15
20–50%12
50–100%2
Doubled+2

40 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +12%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

32profitable
8loss-making
8.3%aggregate margin
3.3%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
Airflow EquipmentsAIRFLOA RAIL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED+57%₹192.66 cr
Topswa LogisticsTOPSWA LOGISTICS PRIVATE LIMITED+54%₹33.22 cr
APPU HotelsAPPU HOTELS LIMITED+42%₹167.62 cr
Vasco WorldwideVASCO WORLDWIDE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED+41%₹36.27 cr
Tern VoyagesTERN VOYAGES PRIVATE LIMITED+40%₹21.77 cr
AAG Centre For Aviation TrainingAAG CENTRE FOR AVIATION TRAINING PRIVATE LIMITED+30%₹26.95 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
Vasco WorldwideVASCO WORLDWIDE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹36.27 cr
EIH Associated HotelsEih Associated Hotels Limited21.5%₹426.94 cr
Savera HotelSAVERA INDUSTRIES LIMITED15.9%
The ResidencyRKR HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITED14.0%₹24.84 cr
Airflow EquipmentsAIRFLOA RAIL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED13.4%₹192.66 cr
SRM HotelSRM HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITED12.8%₹135.11 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Hotels18₹2,661.83 cr~₹30.9 cr83%10.6%
Car rentals6₹652.09 cr~₹50.0 cr67%5.1%
Leaders

Largest travel and hospitality companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Sterling Holiday ResortsSTERLING HOLIDAY RESORTS LIMITED₹488.11 cr₹57.48 cr11.8%+12%
GRT Hotels and ResortsGRT HOTELS AND RESORTS PRIVATE LIMITED₹473.49 cr₹33.97 cr7.2%+1%
Oriental HotelsORIENTAL HOTELS LIMITED₹444.63 cr₹44.52 cr10.0%+9%
EIH Associated HotelsEih Associated Hotels Limited₹426.94 cr₹91.85 cr21.5%+7%
New Pandian TravelsNEW PANDIAN TRAVELS PRIVATE LIMITED₹413.79 cr₹19.58 cr4.7%+28%
Apollo SindooriAPOLLO SINDOORI HOTELS LIMITED₹316.84 cr₹10.04 cr3.2%+8%
Sree Gokulam Hotels & ResortsSREE GOKULAM HOTEL (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED₹303.68 cr₹31.30 cr10.3%+23%
Airflow EquipmentsAIRFLOA RAIL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED₹192.66 cr₹25.78 cr13.4%+57%
APPU HotelsAPPU HOTELS LIMITED₹167.62 cr−₹10.54 cr-6.3%+42%
NTL IndiaNTL INDIA LIMITED₹137.60 cr₹10.56 cr7.7%+18%
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Standalone annual accounts filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Brands that share one legal entity are shown together and counted once.

Industry landscape report

Travel and Hospitality Industry Landscape of India

The financials above are one chapter. The full travel and hospitality landscape of Chennai maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the travel and hospitality landscape of Chennai
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Capital & corporate activity

Travel and hospitality funding and M&A across India

157 recorded equity rounds have gone to 6,511 travel and hospitality companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Chennai compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months4

US$19.35m

equity rounds, last 24 months14

US$183.36m

raised over five yearsUS$420.90m

54 rounds in India

M&A deals, India108

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into travel and hospitality in India

amount rounds
$364m201810
$18m20197
$3.1m20205
$51m20219
$3.3m20226
$152m202312
$31m202415
$183m202510
$163k20262

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2018, with US$364.39m across 10 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$2.12m10 rounds · median US$83k
SeedUS$24.19m31 rounds · median US$449k
Series AUS$194.51m6 rounds · median US$13.07m
Series BUS$180.09m5 rounds · median US$15.00m
Series CUS$20.00m1 rounds · median US$20.00m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Passenger airlinesUS$214.94m9 rounds · 5 companies
HotelsUS$142.10m10 rounds · 7 companies
Real estate & infrastructure developersUS$16.80m1 rounds · 1 companies
Hotel suppliesUS$15.00m1 rounds · 1 companies
Tour operatorsUS$9.94m6 rounds · 5 companies
Travel agenciesUS$7.87m5 rounds · 4 companies
Hiking camping & adventure tour operatorsUS$6.02m4 rounds · 4 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

87Acquisition
18Merger
2Takeover

Most active acquirers

  1. Indian hotels16
  2. Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Ltd (ADSTL)7
  3. Air india5
  4. Chalet hotels3
  5. Adani airport holdings ltd3

Most acquired or merged

  1. Indamer6
  2. Air works5
  3. Air india express4
  4. Go first4
  5. Air Works India3

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Founders and momentum in Chennai

Meet the people behind travel and hospitality companies in Chennai. 42 of 172 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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The most common specialisations among travel and hospitality companies in Chennai. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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