BRIGHOTEL - Brigade Hotel

📊 NSE: BRIGHOTEL 🏢 Hotels & Resorts 📅 Last Updated: 11/13/2025 15:25

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

The hospitality segment, the company's primary driver, saw consolidated revenues grow 16% YoY to INR 468.6 Cr in FY2025. For Q2 FY2026, total income reached INR 130 Cr, a 20% YoY increase, while H1 FY2026 income rose 21% YoY to INR 255 Cr. Growth is driven by a 13% YoY increase in RevPAR to INR 5,374 in Q2 FY2026.

Geographic Revenue Split

Bengaluru is the dominant market, accounting for 47% of the total 1,604 keys. Other key markets include Chennai, Mysore, Kochi, and Ahmedabad. In Q2 FY2026, Bengaluru operations saw a 19% growth in ARR, while the Gift City (Ahmedabad) market saw a 23% ARR growth due to increased commercial activity.

Profitability Margins

Operating profit margins have historically ranged between 33-35% and are projected to remain at 34-36% for FY2026. PAT margin for Q2 FY2026 improved to 8.2% from 6.2% YoY (up 200 bps), while H1 FY2026 PAT margin surged to 7.0% from 0.4% YoY (up 660 bps) due to operational efficiencies and lower interest costs.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA for Q2 FY2026 was INR 41 Cr, up 9% YoY; however, excluding a one-time property tax expense of INR 6 Cr, operational EBITDA growth would have been 25% YoY. FY2025 EBITDA margin stood at 35.5% on an EBITDA of INR 167 Cr.

Capital Expenditure

The company has a massive expansion plan with a total capital outlay of INR 1,500-1,600 Cr over the next three years and a long-term investment of INR 3,600 Cr over the next five years to add approximately 1,700 keys across nine new hotels.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

ICRA reaffirmed a long-term rating of [ICRA]A (Stable) and short-term rating of [ICRA]A2+. Borrowing costs are expected to decline significantly following the repayment of INR 468.1 Cr of external debt in August 2025 using IPO proceeds, which will reduce total debt to INR 250-280 Cr by March 2026.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Cost of Goods Sold (primarily food, beverages, and hotel consumables) represented INR 45 Cr in FY2025, approximately 9.5% of total revenue.

Import Sources

Not specifically disclosed, but procurement is managed through the Brigade Group's established supply chain in India for hospitality consumables and F&B supplies.

Capacity Expansion

Current capacity is 1,604 keys across 9 operational hotels. Planned expansion includes adding ~1,000 keys over the next 4-5 years and a total pipeline of 1,700 keys in the medium term to capitalize on demand-supply mismatches.

Raw Material Costs

Cost of Goods Sold grew 12.5% YoY from INR 40 Cr in FY2024 to INR 45 Cr in FY2025, trailing revenue growth of 16%, indicating efficient procurement and menu engineering.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Occupancy levels improved to 77% in FY2025 from 72% in FY2024. Q2 FY2026 occupancy remained healthy at 75.6%, driving RevPAR growth.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

13-15%

Growth Strategy

Growth will be achieved through a multi-pronged strategy: expanding the portfolio by 1,700 keys (INR 3,600 Cr investment), targeting high-growth micromarkets like Gift City and Bengaluru, and leveraging the 'Growth Market Advantage' where air passenger growth outpaces new hotel supply.

Products & Services

Hotel room stays (1,604 keys), food and beverage services, banquet and conferencing facilities, and asset management services.

Brand Portfolio

Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited (BHVL), SRP Prosperita Hotel Ventures Limited (SPHVL), and partnerships with global hotel brands.

New Products/Services

The company is diversifying its portfolio by adding 9 new hotels (~1,700 keys), which are expected to contribute significantly to revenue as they stabilize over the next 3-5 years.

Market Expansion

Expansion is focused on South and West India, specifically targeting Bengaluru, Chennai, and Ahmedabad (Gift City) where demand-supply gaps are most prominent.

Market Share & Ranking

Not disclosed, but holds a 'strong market position' in Bengaluru and Chennai micromarkets.

Strategic Alliances

Strategic partnership with parent company Brigade Enterprises Limited (BEL) for financial support and land acquisition, and operational alliances with global hotel brands for management.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is currently in an upcycle with demand growth (10.1% in Bengaluru) outstripping supply growth (3.8%). Future trends include increased adoption of renewable energy and digital transformation in guest services.

Competitive Landscape

Stiff competition from other global and domestic hotel chains in key cities like Bengaluru and Chennai, which limits pricing flexibility during low-demand seasons.

Competitive Moat

The moat is built on 'Strong Parentage' (Brigade Group) and 'Asset Alignment with Demand'. This is sustainable because the parent company provides a pipeline of prime land and financial backing (corporate guarantees), which competitors may lack.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

The hospitality industry is highly sensitive to discretionary spend and GDP growth; a general economic slowdown would reduce corporate travel and leisure bookings.

Consumer Behavior

Shift toward longer leisure stays, robust wedding season demand, and increased corporate travel are currently favoring the company's portfolio mix.

Geopolitical Risks

Exposed to exogenous shocks such as geopolitical crises, terrorist attacks, or disease outbreaks which can abruptly halt international and domestic travel.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Subject to local property taxes (which increased by INR 6 Cr in Q2 FY2026) and hospitality-specific health, safety, and licensing standards.

Environmental Compliance

Actively advancing renewable energy adoption (currently 60%) to comply with ESG standards and reduce long-term utility costs.

Taxation Policy Impact

Effective tax rate for H1 FY2026 was approximately 25% (INR 6 Cr tax on INR 24 Cr PBT).

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Execution risk of the INR 3,600 Cr capex plan and the cyclical nature of the hotel industry are the primary risks, with potential to impact cash flows if new properties do not stabilize as planned.

Geographic Concentration Risk

High concentration in Bengaluru, which accounts for 47% of total keys, making the company vulnerable to local market disruptions or oversupply in that specific city.