IHCL Listed Among CII’s Top 50 Innovative Companies
IHCL secures Top 50 Innovator position at CII Industrial Innovation Awards.
By SOH Edit Team
nnovation continues to be a critical driver of competitive advantage in today’s evolving business landscape. Reinforcing this commitment, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has been recognised as one of the Top 50 Innovative Companies at the CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2025, underscoring its sustained focus on innovation-driven growth.
IHCL’s approach to innovation is closely integrated with service excellence and sustainability-led practices. These priorities remain central to the Company’s operations, reinforcing its commitment to building a responsible and future-ready hospitality ecosystem.
Leadership Perspective
Commenting on the recognition, Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL, said: “Innovation continues to be a key enabler of IHCL’s transformation and business performance, aligned with our purpose of pioneering responsible change and creating long-term value for all stakeholders. As we advance on our Accelerate 2030 journey, this recognition reaffirms our focus on fostering a learning-led, high-performance culture. Guided by Paathya, our ESG+ framework, we remain committed to strengthening sustainability, community impact, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.”
Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL.
About the CII Industrial Innovation Awards
Instituted in 2014, the CII Industrial Innovation Awards recognise Indian enterprises that demonstrate excellence in developing and sustaining innovation across sectors. Over the past decade, the Awards have emerged as a respected national benchmark, celebrating organisations that build competitive advantage in both domestic and global markets.
