In a move that underscores its aggressive expansion strategy, Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) has acquired a strategic stake in The Clarks Hotels & Resorts, a well-established domestic hospitality chain. The transaction, aimed at strengthening IHCL’s footprint in India’s rapidly evolving mid-market and premium leisure segments, marks another step in the company’s long-term growth blueprint. The deal is expected to enhance IHCL’s presence in high-demand tourist destinations and Tier-II and Tier-III cities, while leveraging Clarks’ regional expertise.