IHCL aims for double-digit growth, plans 25-30 hotel openings this fiscal. It will launch hotels overseas but focus on India. Chhatwal, MD and CEO, says FY2025 will be a breakthrough year for international expansion, with a primary focus on the Indian subcontinent. The branded hotel supply in India is expected to grow fivefold in the next 7-10 years. IHCL reported a 29% rise in net profit for Q4 FY2024. It will introduce a re-imagined Gateway hotel offering in the upscale segment, targeting growth opportunities in emerging micro markets.