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IHCL's bid to manage the Claridges Collection portfolio in India highlights its luxury strategy, especially as it follows the acquisition of the Tree of Life boutique hotels chain.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) said Thursday it would take over the management of the iconic Claridges Hotel in Delhi in April. Company executives described the move as a way to further increase IHCL's share in India's luxury hotel segment.

India’s largest hotel operator, which owns the Taj luxury brand, said it had signed a management deal with Claridges Hotel Private Limited, whic