09 - 05 - 2026

Brigade Hotel to invest ₹1,000 crore in Karnataka to expand hospitality portfolio

Our Bureau
Bengaluru, May 9, 2026 

Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited (BHVL), a subsidiary of Brigade Enterprise Limited, will invest ₹1,000 crore over the next five years in Karnataka to expand and modernise its hospitality portfolio. 

The announcement coincided with the 10th anniversary of BHVL-owned Grand Mercure Mysuru. The plan includes new projects and upgrades to existing assets. 

“Mysuru has transitioned from a weekend getaway destination into a robust business and heritage hub. The city has been a key pillar in our strategy to redefine the hospitality experience in South India,” BHVL Managing Director Nirupa Shankar said. 

“Our decade in Mysuru has served as a powerful proof of concept for our strategic vision. We viewed Mysuru as the ultimate testing ground for how international hospitality standards could be seamlessly integrated into a heritage-rich, Tier-II environment. The success we’ve achieved here has provided us with the operational confidence and the financial blueprint to aggressively scale our footprint across Karnataka,” he added. 

Vision 2031 

BHVL has launched its Vision 2031 strategy to double its room inventory by adding about 1,700 new keys over the next five years. The expansion, backed by ₹3,600 crore, is aimed at strengthening its position in South India. 

Opened in 2016, the Grand Mercure Mysuru has 146 rooms and is Green Key certified. The hotel has contributed to local employment and has become a focal point during the Dasara festivities. Its performance has shown the viability of luxury hotels in Tier-II cities. 

“Our growth in Mysuru is built on a foundation of sustainability and community integration. We believe that strategic growth is not only about increasing room keys, but also about choosing the right markets at the right time. Grand Mercure Mysuru was our first major step in proving that the ‘Brigade Way’ of hospitality could thrive outside of Bengaluru,” BHVL Director Vineet Verma said. 

The hospitality sector in Mysuru is expected to grow at 8–10% annually. Rising demand for personalised and wellness-focused travel, along with government efforts to promote tourism, is likely to support further expansion.