Royal Orchid Hotels Soar Over 8%: Signs A Strategic Agreement with Hilton

On April 8, 2026, Royal Orchid Hotels' share price surged over 8 per cent after the company announced a strategic partnership with Hilton.

Rationale Behind the Agreement

India’s western and southern regions contribute significantly to the country’s GDP and serve as some of the most dynamic corridors for both business and leisure travel. With ongoing infrastructure development enhancing connectivity and a steady rise in domestic travel, demand for reliable, branded accommodations is expanding beyond major metropolitan cities.

This trend presents strong growth opportunities for midscale and upper-midscale hospitality brands, particularly those catering to India’s rapidly expanding middle class. Brands like Hampton by Hilton are well-positioned to capitalise on this demand in emerging cities and key commercial hubs.

Details of the Strategic Partnership

In line with these market dynamics, Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd has announced a strategic agreement with Hilton to develop and open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels across India.

This collaboration marks a significant step in accelerating Hilton’s upper-midscale expansion in the country. The hotels will operate under a franchise model and are expected to be primarily developed in western and southern states, including:

• Goa
• Maharashtra
• Karnataka
• Tamil Nadu
• Andhra Pradesh
• Telangana

These new properties will join Hilton’s global portfolio of over 3,100 Hampton by Hilton hotels.

Commenting on this, Keshav Baljee, Executive Director of the Royal Orchid Group, said –

“We are proud to partner with Hilton to scale Hampton by Hilton in India. Our portfolio is a healthy mix of owned, managed and franchised properties, and this partnership with Hilton will drive significant growth in the country’s mid-market hospitality segment. As domestic travel continues to grow and new economic centres emerge across the country, we see a significant opportunity to expand the Hampton by Hilton brand across cities in India and complement our family of Regenta hotels.”

About Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd (ROHL)

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd is an India-based hospitality company engaged in the ownership, development, and management of hotels and resorts across multiple categories. Incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company operates under the Royal Orchid and Regenta brands, catering to both business and leisure travellers. Its portfolio spans over 120 hotels across 80+ locations in India and neighbouring markets, with over 60+ hotels in the pipeline. The company follows a mix of owned, leased, managed, and franchised models, with a growing focus on asset-light expansion.

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd Share Price

Following the news, the share price closed at Rs 335 on Wednesday. This is a gain of Rs 27.45 or 8.93 per cent over the previous day's close of Rs 307.55. The share opened the day at Rs 324.80 and reached a high of Rs 341.60, and made a low of Rs 315.60.

However, on the YTD basis, the returns of the share stand at negative 18.81 per cent. Past one year return for the stock stands at negative 9.25 per cent.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.