ITC Hotels posts 74% surge in Q2 PAT as recovery in travel boosts performance

ITC Hotels Ltd. announced a consolidated net profit of ₹133 crore for Q2 FY26, up 74% year-on-year from ₹76 crore, while revenue rose 8% to ₹839 crore. The company cited improved occupancy and higher average room rates as the primary drivers, benefiting from post-pandemic travel demand and festive-season bookings. Cost pressures remained moderate, and management signalled optimism for H2 performance. Analysts view the strong beat as a positive for India’s hospitality sector but note macro-headwinds such as high input-costs and global travel uncertainty.