With recurring losses in the US, aborted China plans and the inability to take Vivanta by Taj and Gateway brands global, IHCL struggled to keep pace with other successful Tata firms
The dispute between Indian Hotels and NDMC relates to a 1976 collaboration agreement between the parties
IHCL is one of the Tata group companies, which Mistry in his letter to Tata Sons board members flagged as 'legacy hotspots'
Says Indian Hotels has made enough profit on Mansingh property
The present dispute arises out of a decision by NDMC to auction Taj Mansingh to the highest bidder
The court had declined the company's plea for renewal of licence
Company was seeking a renewal of licence on grounds of the equity investment it had made in the property
The Taj Group has seen senior-level exits in the past 1-2 years
The company had posted a net loss of Rs 4.8 cr in the same quarter previous financial year, Indian Hotels said
Despite re-rating, steam still left as price targets are Rs 160-200
Net sale proceeds will be utilised to retire outstanding debt; Taj Boston's total revenue in 2015-16 dipped 1.15%
Escalating land costs make this inevitable, to lessen risk and get financing
Sells 5.1% stake at $9.57 a share on average; it paid $35 a share to buy into Belmond 7 years ago; now it holds 0.44%
Favourable sector dynamics and deleveraging moves signal further upside from current levels
On Wednesday, the company announced the plan to sell its Taj Boston hotel for a base price of $125 million
Net loss before tax for the Boston-based property has widened to $7.3 mn in 2015-16 as against $6.7 mn in 2014-15
Net loss before tax for Boston-based property has widened to $7.3 mn in 2015-16 as against $6.7 mn in 2014-15
The Tata Sons-promoted hotel chain has exited six properties, liquidated shares in Belmond and decided to run hotels on management contract
At an average of $9.4 a share, firm is taking a massive hair cut compared to $35 it paid to buy the shares 6-7 years ago