Nirma Group Plans 555-Room Five-Star Hotel in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad-based Nirma Group is planning to enter the hospitality sector as part of its broader diversification strategy, according to people familiar with the development. The Rs 12,207-crore conglomerate, which operates across detergents, soaps, soda ash, caustic soda, cement, and healthcare, has applied for environmental clearance to develop a five-star hotel in Ahmedabad.

The proposed Ahmedabad five-star hotel project will comprise approximately 555 rooms and is planned along the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway, one of the city’s fastest-growing commercial corridors. The location has seen rapid development driven by corporate offices, infrastructure expansion, and rising institutional activity.

Key Highlights

• Nirma Group plans entry into hospitality with a 555-room luxury hotel
• Project proposed on SG Highway, a key commercial growth corridor
• Timed to benefit from 2030 Commonwealth Games demand

People aware of the discussions said Nirma Group is currently in talks with several global hotel operators, including Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), Hyatt Hotels, and Marriott International. However, a final operating agreement has not yet been signed.

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The hotel is expected to become operational ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, positioning the project to capitalise on increased demand for premium accommodation linked to global events and sustained corporate travel. A request for comment sent to a Nirma Group official did not receive a response by press time.

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Industry executives note that the Ahmedabad hospitality market is undergoing a structural shift. Over the past 18 to 24 months, the city has emerged as a key hotel investment destination in western India, driven by industrial growth and rising demand from corporate and institutional sectors.