Will IHCL's merger with Oriental Hotels unlock value for shareholders? Here's what Goldman Sachs, Nomura, and others say

IHCL's merger with Oriental Hotels is moving forward, with several brokerages, including Goldman Sachs, Nomura, and JM Financial, retaining their Buy ratings on the company. This suggests that they believe the merger will unlock value for shareholders, primarily through cost synergies and asset optimisation. The merger's expected closure in FY28 will likely strengthen IHCL's presence in South India, potentially leading to increased profitability and competitiveness in the market.

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The merger between IHCL and Oriental Hotels is expected to be EPS accretive and strengthen IHCL's presence in South India. This could lead to increased value for shareholders and improved market confidence.

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