{"id":303515,"date":"2026-10-13T09:27:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T03:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=303515"},"modified":"2026-10-13T09:27:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T03:57:29","slug":"indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Indian Hotels Company the Best Stock in Its Sector? A Look at the Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>Indian Hotels Company CMP Rs 712 (13 Oct 2026). Market cap Rs 1,01,348 Cr. ROE 15.97%. P\/E 43.90x versus Industry P\/E 36.46x.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">Indian Hotels Company is one of the names investors compare when screening the Hospitality sector, built on a 15.97% return on equity and a P\/E of 43.90x against an Industry P\/E of 36.46x. Whether Indian Hotels Company is the best stock in its sector depends on whether an investor is optimising for return ratios, valuation, or both. This article breaks down the metrics, including a comparison against named Hospitality sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/indhotel\/the-indian-hotels-company-ltd-share-price-today\">Indian Hotels Company<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 712 as of 13 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 565.00 to Rs 757.40. The Indian Hotels Company Ltd, part of the Tata Group and headquartered in Mumbai, is one of India&#8217;s largest hospitality companies, operating brands such as Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger.<\/p>\n<p>Indian Hotels Company sits in the Hospitality sector, and its 15.97% ROE and 43.90x P\/E give a starting point for judging where it stands against comparable listed names. The rest of this article compares those numbers against verified peers and the sector&#8217;s Industry P\/E benchmark.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;color:#000000;margin:14px 0;\">Also read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\/abbott-india-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is Abbott India the Best Stock in Its Sector? A Look at the Numbers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Indian_Hotels_Company_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is Indian Hotels Company the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is Indian Hotels Company the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_Indian_Hotels_Company_Compares_Against_Its_Hospitality_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How Indian Hotels Company Compares Against Its Hospitality Sector Peers\">How Indian Hotels Company Compares Against Its Hospitality Sector Peers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_Indian_Hotels_Company_Worth_Watching_in_Hospitality\" title=\"What Makes Indian Hotels Company Worth Watching in Hospitality\">What Makes Indian Hotels Company Worth Watching in Hospitality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Indian_Hotels_Company_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"Indian Hotels Company Valuation: Is It Justified?\">Indian Hotels Company Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_Indian_Hotels_Company_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track Indian Hotels Company Before You Invest\">How to Track Indian Hotels Company Before You Invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Indian_Hotels_Company_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is Indian Hotels Company the best stock in its sector?\">Is Indian Hotels Company the best stock in its sector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_Indian_Hotels_Company\" title=\"What is the current share price of Indian Hotels Company?\">What is the current share price of Indian Hotels Company?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_Indian_Hotels_Company_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does Indian Hotels Company belong to?\">What sector does Indian Hotels Company belong to?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_Indian_Hotels_Company_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does Indian Hotels Company compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does Indian Hotels Company compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_Indian_Hotels_Companys_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is Indian Hotels Company&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is Indian Hotels Company&#8217;s return on equity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/indhotel-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_Indian_Hotels_Company_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in Indian Hotels Company based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in Indian Hotels Company based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Indian_Hotels_Company\"><\/span><strong>About Indian Hotels Company<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Indian Hotels Company Ltd, part of the Tata Group and headquartered in Mumbai, is one of India&#8217;s largest hospitality companies, operating brands such as Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta and Ginger. Hotels and resorts under its Taj and Ginger brands are its core business. The stock trades about 6 percent below its 52-week high and about 26 percent above its 52-week low. At a market capitalisation of Rs 1,01,348 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Hospitality sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Indian_Hotels_Company_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Indian Hotels Company the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Indian Hotels&#8217; case rests on a stronger balance sheet than its peers rather than on cheap valuation, with a 15.97% ROE. Indian Hotels&#8217; 43.90x P\/E is above the 36.46x Industry P\/E, and its 15.97% ROE is slightly below Lemon Tree Hotels at 16.32% and Chalet Hotels at 17.45%, but a debt to equity ratio of 0.22 is far lower than both.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Indian Hotels Company<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">CMP (NSE)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Rs 711.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">52-Week High \/ Low<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Rs 757.40 \/ Rs 565.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Market Cap<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Rs 1,01,348 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">P\/E (TTM) vs Industry P\/E<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">43.90x vs 36.46x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">P\/B<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">7.76<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">ROE<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">15.97%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">EPS (TTM)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Rs 16.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Dividend Yield<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Debt to Equity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare Indian Hotels Company Against Other Hospitality Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Indian_Hotels_Company_Compares_Against_Its_Hospitality_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How Indian Hotels Company Compares Against Its Hospitality Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets Indian Hotels Company against 2 other Hospitality sector names, using the same live data source for every company. A peer average row is included for P\/E, ROE and debt to equity, calculated across the 2 peer companies.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">ROE<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/indhotel\/the-indian-hotels-company-ltd-share-price-today\">Indian Hotels Company<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">1,01,348<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">43.90<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">15.97%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lemontree\/lemon-tree-hotels-ltd-share-price-today\">Lemon Tree Hotels<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">8,766<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">29.43<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">16.32%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">1.44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/chalet\/chalet-hotels-ltd-share-price-today\">Chalet Hotels<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">18,082<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">34.25<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">17.45%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>Peer average (2 companies)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>31.84<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>16.88%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>1.04<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, Indian Hotels Company&#8217;s 15.97% ROE is below the 16.88% peer average, and its P\/E of 43.90x runs above the peer average of 31.84x. Indian Hotels&#8217; 43.90x P\/E is above the 36.46x Industry P\/E, and its 15.97% ROE is slightly below Lemon Tree Hotels at 16.32% and Chalet Hotels at 17.45%, but a debt to equity ratio of 0.22 is far lower than both.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Indian_Hotels_Company_Worth_Watching_in_Hospitality\"><\/span><strong>What Makes Indian Hotels Company Worth Watching in Hospitality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Low leverage:<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio of 0.22 compares with 1.44 for Lemon Tree Hotels and 0.64 for Chalet Hotels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium valuation:<\/strong> A 43.90x P\/E against a 36.46x Industry P\/E is above the sector benchmark.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scale:<\/strong> A market capitalisation of Rs 1,01,348 Cr is far larger than the other two hotel companies in the table.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Hotels_Company_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>Indian Hotels Company Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Indian Hotels&#8217; 43.90x P\/E is above the 36.46x Industry P\/E, and its 15.97% ROE is slightly below Lemon Tree Hotels at 16.32% and Chalet Hotels at 17.45%, but a debt to equity ratio of 0.22 is far lower than both. As with any single stock, investors should weigh this against their own valuation discipline and risk appetite rather than the sector label alone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;color:#000000;margin:14px 0;\">Also read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\/bel-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is Bharat Electronics the Best Stock in Its Sector? A Look at the Numbers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Indian Hotels Company and other Hospitality sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_Indian_Hotels_Company_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track Indian Hotels Company Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether Indian Hotels Company deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Hospitality sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for Indian Hotels Company to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Hospitality sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Hospitality sector stocks before deciding if the current valuation fits your strategy.<\/li>\n<li>Set a price alert around key support and resistance zones using the Univest app so you are notified of meaningful moves.<\/li>\n<li>Open a broking account on Univest if you decide to add the stock, and size the position based on your own risk appetite and portfolio allocation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Indian Hotels Company earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 15.97% ROE and a P\/E of 43.90x against a 36.46x Industry P\/E, with named peer comparisons in this article backing up that picture. As with any individual stock decision, this analysis is educational and investors should do their own research or consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Indian_Hotels_Company_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Indian Hotels Company the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Indian Hotels Company has a 15.97% ROE and trades at 43.90x P\/E against a 36.46x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 16.88% in this article&#8217;s named comparison, so the answer depends on what an investor is prioritising.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_share_price_of_Indian_Hotels_Company\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of Indian Hotels Company?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Indian Hotels Company was trading at Rs 711.50 on the NSE as of 13 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 565.00 to Rs 757.40.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_Indian_Hotels_Company_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does Indian Hotels Company belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Indian Hotels Company is classified under the Hospitality sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Indian_Hotels_Company_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does Indian Hotels Company compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Indian Hotels Company&#8217;s P\/E of 43.90x is above the 31.84x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Indian_Hotels_Companys_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is Indian Hotels Company&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Indian Hotels Company reported a return on equity of 15.97%, which is below the 16.88% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_Indian_Hotels_Company_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in Indian Hotels Company based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Indian Hotels Company&#8217;s sector position and metrics make it worth researching further, but any investment decision should factor in your own risk appetite, its valuation relative to peers, and independent research or advice from a SEBI-registered advisor.<\/p>\n<p>{&#8220;@context&#8221;: &#8220;https:\/\/schema.org&#8221;, &#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;FAQPage&#8221;, &#8220;mainEntity&#8221;: [{&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Question&#8221;, &#8220;name&#8221;: &#8220;Is Indian Hotels Company the 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