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Mint
24-06-2025
- Mint
Want to take a piece of that swanky hotel stay with you? Chains are making a business out of it
That feather-soft pillow, the plush bathrobe, the mattress you meant to Google before you left the hotel room, you can now either take them home or order in. Hotels across India are turning rooms into retail showrooms, selling everything from the bed you slept on to the scent sprayed in the lobby. At ITC properties across metros, you can walk into a boutique to buy a pashmina throw, crisp bed linen, sink-in pillows and more. 'Merchant of the East' branded Assam, flavoured tea leaves, plucked fresh from the nearby garden, are on sale at The Postcard Hotels & Resorts. Guests can purchase massage oils at Ananda in the Himalayas. And Taj Devi Ratn-Jaipur offers its ceramic tea sets at the spa. What started as an occasional gift hamper or a spa kit for guests during the pandemic has expanded into curated collections. Hospitality chains are quietly building a business from in-room comforts. The price tags aren't cheap. Mattresses can range from ₹100,000-225,000, body oils upwards of ₹1,000 a bottle, and designer duvet covers costing as much as ₹30,000. Also read | The Postcard Hotels and Resorts eye cities with luxury offerings 'These are purposeful brand extensions—built to deepen our brand experience beyond the traveller's stay. We know our guests want to take a piece of their experience home, and also be able to access some of these things in their own cities," Akanksha Lamba, co-founder and senior vice president, operations, The Postcard Hotels & Resorts, toldMint. 'Our teas are sourced directly from farmers near our Assam hotel—where we've trained them to package loose-leaf tea into pouches, not tea bags, to preserve freshness and cut out the rest of the supply chain to keep things even fresher," Lamba said. 'With tea, speed matters. We'll soon retail them via quick commerce platforms." The Postcard Hotels launched 100% cotton T-shirts, which will also be available on Blinkit. The chain is working on a Postcard-branded wine, crafted specifically for its guests in collaboration with a domestic producer. The focus on ancillary revenue makes sense given that after three years of double-digit growth, sales in the country's hospitality sector are expected to grow at a more measured 6-8% in FY26, according to Icra Ltd. The rating firm has revised its outlook for the industry from 'positive' to 'stable'. Read this | A ₹10,000 crore bet on India's hotels: Investors pile in and mergers and acquisitions follow as sector scales up Occupancy at premium hotels, however, is likely to remain strong at 72-74%—slightly higher than the past two years—while average room rates are projected to rise to ₹8,200-8,500. With new supply lagging and many hotels still undergoing renovations or upgrades, pricing power is expected to hold. India has about 200,000 organized or branded hotel rooms, which are pegged to grow to 300,000 by FY30. A business from guest queries At Ananda in the Himalayas, a luxury wellness retreat in Rishikesh, guests often asked for the handmade massage oils and bath products used in treatments. That demand led to a focused line of Ananda-branded bath and body products, sold only through the hotel's boutique and website. 'It's largely about catering to loyal guests who want to take a part of the Ananda experience back with them," said Aashica Khanna, executive director and owner. So if consumers were wondering if these are just any products since they are made by a third party, the company has all rights to the formulations, and they are exclusive to them, she said. ITC's Sleeep Boutique sells bed and bath linen, eye masks, and even infant essentials online. Luxury sweets It's not a booming business yet, but as hotels look to diversify beyond rooms and restaurants, these quiet extensions may prove to be more than just souvenirs. They're a way to stay present in the guest's life long after checkout. Radisson Hotel Group entered the luxury sweets segment in 2021 with the launch of 'Meetha by Radisson'. The brand, initially launched during the pandemic to create additional revenues, offers everything from rose petal gulkand laddoos to dry fruit tacos and other premium sweets in select hotels. It has grown into a year-round business. Also read | Lemon Tree Hotels expects strong revenue growth in FY26, lifted by biz travel Radisson operates six sweet outlets, including in Mumbai and Delhi, and plans to expand further, Nikhil Sharma, managing director and chief operating officer for South Asia at the Radisson Hotel Group, toldMint. American hotel major Hyatt has been building retail partnerships across its properties to drive both revenue and guest engagement. Park Hyatt Hyderabad has teamed up with French patisserie Ladurée, marking the luxury bakery's first collaboration with a hotel in India. Hyatt Regency Dharamshala has adopted a 'vocal for local' approach through its partnership with Wah Tea Estates, promoting regional businesses and locally sourced products. Several Hyatt Place hotels also feature in-house retail stores that sell these products. And read | Leela Hotels' ₹3,500 crore IPO to test investor appetite for India's luxury travel boom
The Print
18-06-2025
- The Print
Iran-Israel conflict: Tea exporters anxious, orthodox prices start falling
Indian Tea Association Chairman Hemant Bangur said exporters remain cautious in terms of buying orthodox tea as they are not sure about shipments to Iran and might be worried about payments from importers of that country. They are also apprehensive that exporters may face hurdles in terms of rising freight charges and insurance costs for their shipment to Iran which is in the midst of a military conflict with Israel. Kolkata, Jun 18 (PTI) The ongoing conflict in West Asia has left tea exporters worried, as uncertainty prevailed over shipment prospects to Iran and an early sign of 'falling' prices of the orthodox tea variety, which that country usually imports from India, was noticed, according to stakeholders. 'Exporters have exercised a cautious stance to source orthodox tea through the auction route as they are facing uncertainty over shipment volume to Iran and are concerned about payment. This has pulled both the sale percentage and prices of orthodox teas downward,' Bangur told PTI. The orthodox tea is considered a premium variety and money spinner as it helps planters and traders realise better prices. 'Iran is roughly a 35 million kg market for India and is an important trading partner for us. The conflict between Iran and Israel is a matter of worry. Currently, we are waiting and watching. Exporters are in touch with Iranian importers,' Indian Tea Exporters' Association chairman Anshuman Kanoria told PTI. Due to the uncertainty looming large, exporters remain 'conservative in buying tea for Iran', and this has impacted the sale percentage and prices of the orthodox variety of tea, he said. 'In the last few days, the orthodox tea market in terms of sales and prices has been down by roughly 5-10 per cent, and this is mainly because of the uncertainty arising out of the geo-political tension between Iran and Israel. Prior to the conflict, orthodox market sentiment was optimistic. However, we are hopeful for an early solution to the conflict,' Kanoria said. Echoing him, one of the top exporters, Asian Tea Company's Director Mohit Agarwal said that the sale of the Assam orthodox has stopped since the conflict unfolded and the exporters are anxious. 'Iran is mostly an Assam orthodox market and since the conflict started, the auction sale quantity has dropped and prices of such variety in the auction are down by 5 to 10 per cent. However, it is too early to assess the situation. It is more of a wait-and-watch situation now. If the conflict prolongs, it will cast a shadow on the prospect of tea exports, but we are hoping for a quick resolution,' Agarwal told PTI. The situation could worsen if the tension escalates and the conflict spreads to other countries in the West Asia region, the exporters said. 'If this geo-political conflict persists, it is likely to disrupt the supply chain and adversely impact the overall tea shipment. This may impact the prices of the orthodox variety in the near future. During the April-May period this year, the cumulative orthodox price was Rs 20 a kg higher, while the prices of the CTC variety were flat,' rating agency ICRA Vice President and Sector Head Sumit Jhunjhunwala told PTI. The overall West Asia market, including Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, consumes around 90 million kg of Indian tea, Jhunjhunwala said. South India Tea Exporters Association Chairman Dipak Shah said exporters are keeping their fingers crossed as freight costs and insurance expenses for shipment are likely to increase if the Iran-Israel conflict lasts for a long time. 'Iran predominantly buys orthodox tea from north India, but a certain quantity moves out to Iran from south India. There is apprehension among exporters about how the situation will pan out in the next few days. Obviously, nobody wants to venture into a country engaged in a military conflict,' Shah told PTI. Tea exports from India increased by 9.92 per cent to 254.67 million kg, from January to December 2024, as against 231.69 million kg in the previous calendar year. According to Tea Board provisional data for the period between January and March 2025, the exports during the three months stood marginally higher at 69.22 million kg as compared to 67.53 million kg in the corresponding period of the previous year. PTI BDC NN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Weighing machine makers from Gujarat and Assam wrestle for ‘Sumo' brand
AHMEDABAD: A city-based firm making electronic weighing scales is engaged in a legal dispute with a manufacturer from Assam regarding its rights to use the brand name 'Sumo' for its products. A local court here has temporarily restrained the Assam-based manufacturer from selling his weighing scales under the 'Sumo' brand. According to case details, Sumo Digital Incorporation filed a commercial suit in a city civil court in 2023 against Utolish Ali Amir from Assam, alleging infringement on its trademark rights. The Ahmedabad firm claimed that it was manufacturing and selling electronic weighing scales and weighbridges since 2002 under the brand name 'Sumo Digital', and it applied for trademark registration in 2003. Its trademark got registered only in Oct 2022. However, in 2021, the city firm obtained the copyright for its label in the same name. It alleged that Amir was using a deceptively similar trademark since 2022 for the same products, and it was affecting its business, as it has operations in Assam and Chhattisgarh as well. Amir was selling his electronic weighing scales under the name 'Sumo Pro Max', which created confusion among the consumers, it further stated. The firm urged the court to stop Amir from selling his products under the 'Sumo' brand. In Nov 2023, the commercial court passed an ex-parte order temporarily restraining Amir from using the word 'Sumo' for his products. Amir later objected to the filing of the suit in Ahmedabad's court, questioning the court's jurisdiction, but his application was turned down. Then, Amir filed another application and urged the court to vacate the interim injunction. Opposing the stay order, Amir's counsel argued that the word 'Sumo' was descriptive and it expresses the power of Japanese wrestlers. There are various registrations under the name 'Sumo' before the plaintiff got its trademark registered. After hearing the arguments, commercial court Judge P K Khubchandani last week rejected Amir's application and confirmed the stay till the pendency of the suit. The court stated, "Under the circumstances, plaintiff being the registered proprietor of the mark is entitled to all the protection available to a registered proprietor of the mark under the provisions of the Trademark Act."
