Now, the brand is preparing for its next stage through lower construction costs, stronger unit economics, technology, and talent development. At the same time, Copper Chimney is looking beyond major metros towards Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. This strategy could give India’s travel and tourism ecosystem another recognisable dining brand with national reach and stronger contemporary appeal.

Copper Chimney is preparing for a major expansion that could take the 50-year-old North Indian restaurant brand from more than 22 outlets today to over 100 restaurants by 2033, with technology, capital efficiency, talent, and new markets at the heart of the strategy.

Copper Chimney’s transformation has been driven under Reetesh Shukla, Vice President and Business Head of Copper Chimney at K Hospitality, who joined the group in 2018 and has helped reshape the business from a three-restaurant operation into a network of more than 22 outlets. The next phase is designed around opening roughly 10 to 12 restaurants annually, giving the brand a structured route towards national scale while responding to changing travel, tourism, and dining patterns across India.

The strategy comes as India’s restaurant industry faces higher real estate, construction, and operating costs, making expansion increasingly dependent on disciplined economics rather than outlet numbers alone. Copper Chimney has therefore reworked its capital expenditure model and reduced build costs by about 25%, while strengthening technology, backend systems, and operating processes that can support a larger restaurant network without compromising consistency.

The expansion plan combines new-market entry with deeper restaurant density in important metropolitan cities while also identifying opportunities in India’s rapidly developing Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. These locations are becoming increasingly important to travel and tourism because rising consumer aspirations are creating demand for trusted brands, familiar cuisine, and dependable dining experiences beyond traditional urban centres.

Copper Chimney intends to use its long-established North Indian food proposition as a platform for this wider expansion, retaining the culinary identity that has helped the brand remain relevant for five decades. Its approach reflects wider tourism and hospitality trends, where consumers increasingly expect a combination of authenticity, quality, convenience, and value, while operators are placing greater emphasis on technology, productivity, and capital discipline.

Shukla’s strategy is not simply about preserving a historic restaurant name but about building the organisational infrastructure required to make that heritage commercially relevant for a new generation. His more than 26 years of experience across hospitality, food retail, consulting, and international markets has contributed to the brand’s expansion strategy, operating model, and organisational development.

The company is also investing in structured learning and development programmes to strengthen its talent pipeline, recognising that restaurant growth ultimately depends on people as much as locations and technology. For India’s travel and tourism economy, a scalable restaurant network can strengthen destination experiences by giving domestic and international visitors greater access to a recognisable dining proposition across multiple cities and regions.

Copper Chimney’s ambitions extend beyond established metropolitan markets, with the wider Charcoal Concepts portfolio already operating brands across India and international destinations, including London, Dubai, and Colombo. This provides the group with a broader platform for understanding international travel, tourism, and hospitality markets while exploring where Indian dining concepts can find new audiences.

The company’s next chapter therefore combines heritage with modern restaurant management, aiming to make a five-decade-old brand more efficient, accessible, and scalable. If the expansion remains disciplined, Copper Chimney’s planned 100-plus restaurants could mark a significant shift from heritage-led restaurant preservation towards a national growth model built for India’s evolving travel, tourism, and consumer landscape.

The cause is India’s rapidly changing restaurant, travel, and tourism landscape, where rising costs are forcing established brands to rethink expansion. The answer is Copper Chimney’s new operating model, combining lower build costs, technology, stronger unit economics, talent development, and carefully selected markets. The reason is straightforward: reaching 100-plus restaurants requires more than opening outlets; it demands consistency, capital discipline and scalable systems. Meanwhile, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are creating fresh opportunities as consumers seek trusted dining brands. Therefore, Copper Chimney’s strategy connects heritage with modern hospitality, giving the brand a practical route towards national growth while strengthening its relevance to travel and tourism.

Copper Chimney is entering its next chapter with an ambition to surpass 100 restaurants by 2033. The 50-year-old brand has already expanded from three outlets to more than 22, creating a strong platform for further growth. Its focus on reducing build costs, improving unit economics, and deploying technology shows that the strategy extends beyond simple expansion. At the same time, Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets could provide important new opportunities as Indian travel, tourism, and consumer spending evolve. Ultimately, Copper Chimney is attempting to turn decades of consumer trust into a scalable modern restaurant business built for India’s next generation of diners and travellers.

The planned property will operate as a Grand Hyatt, and Juniper Hotels will develop and manage the hotel through its association with Hyatt. Juniper Hospitality Assets Private Limited, a subsidiary of Juniper Hotels, signed the agreement in the presence of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu.

The upcoming hotel will overlook the DDA Dwarka Golf Course and sit near the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre and the proposed Diplomatic Enclave. Consequently, its strategic location could help the property attract business travellers, event attendees, and visitors to the broader Dwarka region.

With the addition of the new hotel, Juniper Hotels will increase its New Delhi portfolio to nearly 1,000 rooms. Furthermore, the project supports the company’s broader strategy to expand its total room inventory by FY2030-31.

The upcoming Grand Hyatt will also strengthen the hospitality infrastructure emerging around Dwarka. The area has been witnessing the development of major convention, business, and tourism facilities, which could create additional demand for hotel accommodation.

Moreover, the property’s proximity to Yashobhoomi and other major developments will position it to serve a diverse customer base. The hotel is expected to cater to corporate travellers, guests attending events and conferences, as well as leisure visitors exploring Dwarka and New Delhi.

Through the project, Juniper Hotels aims to strengthen its presence in the capital’s growing hospitality market while capitalising on Dwarka’s expanding role as a business, convention, and tourism destination.

Located in Amritsar’s Heritage Walk precinct, the hotel places guests close to some of the city’s most prominent attractions. The Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, the Partition Museum, and the city’s traditional market lanes all sit within walking distance of the property.

The new hotel caters to pilgrims and leisure travellers visiting Amritsar and offers room categories designed to accommodate families and groups. Furthermore, its location allows guests to explore the city’s heritage and cultural attractions with ease.

The property also features an in-house restaurant that celebrates Amritsar’s distinctive food culture. Kulcha takes centre stage on the menu, connecting the hotel’s dining experience with one of the city’s most recognised culinary traditions.

The launch of 8fold by LaRiSa, Amritsar Heritage Walk, follows the success of 8fold by LaRiSa, Shimla, which has welcomed travellers across North India for nine years. With the Amritsar property, LaRiSa Hotels & Resorts has established the 8fold brand’s first presence in Punjab.

Commenting on the launch, Priya Thakur, Founder & Director, LaRiSa Hotels and Resorts, said, “Amritsar has always meant something to travellers, long before hotels even came into the picture; people have been walking these same lanes to the Golden Temple for generations. With 8fold, we wanted a stay that respects that rhythm rather than getting in its way: somewhere simple to return to at the end of the day.”

Through the new property, LaRiSa Hotels & Resorts aims to offer a convenient base for travellers exploring Amritsar while keeping the experience closely connected to the city’s heritage, food, and everyday character. The launch also strengthens the group’s presence across North India’s key leisure destinations.

Located in McLeod Ganj, the new hotel combines contemporary facilities with the destination’s distinctive landscape, shaped by the Dhauladhar range and the region’s rich local culture. As a result, the property aims to offer travellers a modern stay while maintaining a strong connection with its surroundings.

The opening also marks the third hotel that property owner Rakesh Rawat has entrusted to Alivaa within the past 12 months. This expansion further strengthens the ongoing partnership between the hotel operator and the property owner.

Alivaa Boutique McLeod Ganj primarily caters to leisure travellers visiting the destination for its scenic surroundings, local experiences, and cultural attractions. The hotel offers modern accommodation and hospitality services while incorporating elements that reflect the unique character of Himachal Pradesh.

Furthermore, the new property supports Alivaa Hotels & Resorts’ broader expansion strategy across India’s leisure and business destinations. Through the addition of properties such as Alivaa Boutique McLeod Ganj, the company continues to strengthen its presence in emerging and established travel markets across the country.

Positioned as “Navi Mumbai’s home for the intentional few, where the practice of wellbeing begins at check-in,” Athiva Pulse brings Athiva’s philosophy of abundant joy, wellness by design, and immersive local experiences to the rapidly developing gateway city. Through this approach, the hotel combines contemporary hospitality with wellness, community, and purposeful experiences.

Speaking on the launch, Shwetank Singh, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Chalet Hotels Limited, said, “Athiva is an important evolution for Chalet Hotels as we continue to build a brand that reflects how the next generation of travellers wants to experience hospitality. With the conversion of the iconic Four Points By Sheraton Vashi to Athiva Navi Mumbai, we are bringing the “BIZWELL” proposition into a vibrant business destination, creating a hotel that is designed around the way people live today — with greater intention, a stronger focus on wellbeing and a deeper connection with the local community.

The opening of our second Athiva hotel, in partnership with Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, marks an important milestone as we continue to grow the brand and establish its distinct point of view in the premium lifestyle hospitality segment.”

Commenting on the opening, Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International, said, “India’s travellers are seeking distinctive design, a strong sense of place, and experiences that feel personal and original. Autograph Collection Hotels is uniquely positioned to meet this demand, bringing together individuality and character with the confidence of Marriott’s global standards of hospitality and service. Athiva Pulse Navi Mumbai, Autograph Collection is a compelling expression of this philosophy in Navi Mumbai, bringing a distinctive point of view to a rapidly evolving destination. We are delighted to partner with Chalet Hotels to bring this hotel to the market and further expand the choices available to India’s discerning travellers.”

At the centre of Athiva Pulse, The Daily Club makes wellbeing an integral part of everyday life. The facility features one of Navi Mumbai’s largest hotel fitness centres, with dedicated zones for cardio, strength, and functional training. Guests can also access stability equipment, personal trainers, saunas and active sports facilities.

Furthermore, The Daily Club extends the hotel’s wellness offering through advanced recovery and rejuvenation therapies. Its facilities include Cold Rush Infinity, Infrared Sauna, Compression Boots, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Red-Light Therapy, giving guests access to a range of contemporary wellness treatments.

The Daily Club also goes beyond the traditional hotel fitness centre by creating a dedicated wellbeing community for hotel guests, members, and residents across Navi Mumbai. As a result, the space connects hospitality with an everyday wellness lifestyle.

Athiva Pulse also offers 30,000 sq. ft. of event space across its banquets, Celestial Terrace, and pre-function areas. These venues can accommodate weddings, social gala events, corporate gatherings and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE).

Together, these facilities bring Athiva’s core values of joy, wellness, and sustainability into the guest experience. The hotel creates opportunities for connection, discovery and recreation while making wellbeing a natural part of everyday stays. At the same time, it incorporates conscious choices across its operations to reinforce its focus on purposeful hospitality.

With this approach, Athiva Pulse aims to demonstrate how contemporary hospitality can remain purposeful, joyful, and closely connected to its destination. The hotel seeks to create experiences that help guests live well, feel good, and build meaningful connections with their surroundings.

Athiva Pulse, Navi Mumbai, Autograph Collection is part of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel platform. Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem points during stays at Athiva Pulse and across Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of hotels and resorts.

The latest round included a combination of primary and secondary capital, with Cregis and other angel investors also participating. The company plans to deploy the funds to strengthen its presence in existing markets, enter new geographies, and increase store density across high-potential cities.

Third Wave Coffee currently operates more than 240 cafes across India and plans to increase its network to 320 cafes by the end of the fiscal year.

“We currently operate more than 240 cafes across India and are aiming to reach 320 cafes by fiscal end,” CEO Rajat Luthra said. “By next month, we will be entering eight new geographies.”

Over the past year, the coffee chain has entered Ahmedabad, Mangalore, and Agra while expanding its footprint across Delhi, the National Capital Region, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, and Pune.

In June, Third Wave Coffee entered eastern India with three cafes in Kolkata. The company is also evaluating potential expansion into Guwahati, Ranchi, Patna, and Bhubaneswar.

Alongside its geographical expansion, Third Wave Coffee plans to strengthen its food and beverage portfolio beyond coffee. Its strategy includes Third Rush Desserts, signature non-coffee beverages, all-day menus, seasonal offerings, breakfast options, and savoury formats.

The company aims to use these newer categories to increase customer engagement and strengthen its proposition across different consumption occasions.

For WestBridge Capital, the latest investment builds on its long-standing association with Third Wave Coffee. The investor led the company’s $21 million Series B funding round in 2022, after participating in its $6 million Series A round in 2021.

“Coffee is becoming an increasingly important consumer category in India, and Third Wave Coffee has built a strong position through its relentless focus on quality and execution,” said Sandeep Singhal, co-founder and managing partner at WestBridge Capital.

Founded in 2016 by Sushant Goel, Anirudh Sharma, and Ayush Bathwal, Third Wave Coffee has grown into one of India’s larger homegrown coffee chains. It operates in an increasingly competitive market that has attracted both domestic and international players.

The company said its expansion strategy centres on adding 100 cafes annually while maintaining a strong focus on unit economics, store payback, and operational discipline.

With the fresh capital, Third Wave Coffee will combine rapid geographic expansion with greater store density and a wider food and beverage portfolio. The Rs 408-crore funding round is expected to support the company’s next phase of growth as it scales its cafe network across India.

The developer, which has primarily focused on residential projects in Bengal, plans to invest ₹600 crore through 2030 to develop the three hotels. Two properties will come up in south Howrah, while the third will be located in Garden Reach in Calcutta.

Eden Realty plans to develop one of its proposed Howrah properties as an herbal spa, capitalising on its proximity to the Botanical Garden in Shibpur. The developer will build the villa-style G+1 hotel on a 5-acre site, with 60-80 rooms and an estimated investment of ₹100 crore.

“The riverfront redevelopment initiative taken up by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, has allowed us to take land parcels next to the river on a long lease for commercial development. As part of this, we plan to build three luxury hotels that will bring Calcutta’s riverfront into the hospitality map,” Arya Sumant, managing director of Eden Realty, said.

Eden has already signed initial term sheets with the two hotel operators, while due diligence is currently underway before the parties enter into definitive agreements. The developer will also require formal approval from the port before starting construction.

The Garden Reach project will be the largest of the three proposed hotels. Eden plans to develop the property on a 10-acre plot located next to the port’s upcoming labour dock museum, with plans for 200 rooms.

The developer intends to position the hotel as a wedding destination and tap into the growing market of celebrations hosted outside the city.

“We want to develop this one as a wedding destination. So many people travel outside for weddings; we hope to get a slice of that market,” Sumant explained.

Eden Realty is in talks with Mayfair Hotels & Resorts to operate the Garden Reach property. The project expects to require an investment of ₹350 crore.

Mayfair already operates multiple hospitality properties across the hills and foothills of the Himalayas in north Bengal, giving it an established presence in the region’s hospitality market.

The third project will be a 100-room hotel planned on a 6.5-acre site in Shibpur. The property will be located next to Eden Realty’s 38-acre township, Westshore.

Eden is currently in discussions with a leading hospitality chain with ties to Calcutta to operate the hotel. The project expects to involve an investment of ₹150 crore.

Together, the three developments will expand Eden Realty’s presence into hospitality while creating a cluster of luxury properties along the Hooghly.

The developer also plans to use existing jetties along the Hooghly, including some located close to the proposed hotels, to operate dedicated ferries connecting the properties.

“We want to create a network across the river that can be leveraged for hosting weddings and events on a large scale. We just hope the connectivity to these locations from the city improves,” Sumant said.

The planned ferry network could support the hotels’ positioning as wedding and event destinations while improving connectivity between the riverfront properties and the city.

Eden Realty’s proposed ₹600-crore hospitality expansion comes as redevelopment efforts along the Hooghly create new opportunities for commercial and tourism-led development. With luxury hotels, a wedding-focused property, an herbal spa, and dedicated river connectivity, the projects could give Kolkata’s riverfront a stronger presence on the city’s hospitality map.

The board approved the scheme at its meeting on August 24, 2026, following recommendations from the Audit Committee and the Committee of Independent Directors, according to a regulatory filing.

The companies will implement the proposed amalgamation under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013. However, the scheme will require approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), shareholders and creditors of both companies, as well as other regulatory clearances, including those from stock exchanges and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Under the proposed share-swap arrangement, IHCL will issue 25 equity shares with a face value of Re 1 each for every 117 equity shares with a face value of Re 1 each held in OHL.

The exchange ratio has been determined based on a joint valuation report dated August 23, 2026, prepared by SSPA & Co. and PwC Business Consulting Services LLP. Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited, a SEBI-registered Category 1 merchant banker, has also provided a fairness opinion on the valuation, dated August 23, 2026.

IHCL currently serves as the promoter of OHL and held 37.05% of the company’s equity share capital as of June 30, 2026. This holding includes shares owned directly as well as indirectly through subsidiaries.

The transaction falls within the definition of a related party transaction under the SEBI Listing Regulations. Nevertheless, the company said it will undertake the transaction on an arm’s length basis.

The filing also outlined the financial position of both companies. On an audited standalone basis for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, OHL reported revenue of Rs 500.7 crore and a net worth of Rs 480.5 crore.

In comparison, IHCL recorded revenue of Rs 5,640.16 crore and a net worth of Rs 12,766.95 crore during the same period, according to the filing.

The proposed merger expects to generate synergies by combining OHL’s presence across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka with IHCL’s broader financial resources and management expertise.

Furthermore, the amalgamation is in line with IHCL’s strategy of reducing the number of operating entities within its holding structure. The company expects the move to simplify management and help reduce costs.

Following the implementation of the scheme, OHL will cease to have separate promoter and public shareholding as it merges into IHCL.

Meanwhile, IHCL’s promoter and promoter group holding is expected to fall to 37.50% from 38.12%, while public shareholding is projected to rise to 62.50% from 61.88%.

The company clarified that these post-scheme shareholding figures are indicative. The proposed amalgamation, therefore, represents both a structural consolidation for IHCL and an opportunity to integrate OHL’s regional hotel portfolio with IHCL’s financial and management capabilities.

The scheme remains subject to the required shareholder, creditor, tribunal, and regulatory approvals before it can be implemented.

Located at A-613, Stellar, Sindhu Bhavan Road, near Pakwan Cross Road in Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, the new office will serve as Fine Acers’ strategic hub in Gujarat. The facility is expected to strengthen the company’s engagement with investors looking for professionally managed, hospitality-driven real estate assets that combine lifestyle experiences with investment potential.

The Ahmedabad expansion follows Fine Acers’ wider growth plans across key Indian markets. The company recently entered the Delhi-NCR region, where it set an ambitious revenue target exceeding ₹100 crore. It is now turning its attention to Gujarat, which it views as a market offering strong investor demand and significant growth opportunities.

For Ahmedabad and the wider Gujarat market, Fine Acers has set a business target of ₹25 crore by the end of 2026. The company expects demand for branded resort ownership, managed holiday residences, and alternative real estate investment options to support this target. These offerings provide owners with premium experiences while also offering potential rental returns.

Speaking on the expansion, Dinesh Yadav, Founder & Managing Director, Fine Acers, said, “Ahmedabad is not just another location for us; it is an important part of our next phase of growth. We are seeing a clear shift in the way investors are looking at real estate. People want ownership, but they also want convenience, professional management, and an asset that can generate income rather than remain idle for most of the year.

With our Ahmedabad office, we want to bring this proposition closer to investors in Gujarat. We are targeting around ₹25 crore in business from this market by the end of this year. Given the response we are seeing from investors and the strength of Gujarat’s business community, we believe this is a realistic and achievable target.”

Fine Acers follows a sale-and-leaseback model under which investors can purchase luxury branded resort residences and entrust their properties to experienced hospitality operators for complete management. The model allows owners to pursue potential returns from professionally managed hospitality assets without having to handle the day-to-day responsibilities associated with operating a holiday home.

The company’s expansion comes amid growing investor interest in experience-led, professionally operated, and revenue-generating real estate opportunities. Fine Acers is seeking to capitalise on this demand through its portfolio of branded luxury resort projects located in sought-after leisure destinations.

The new Ahmedabad office will function as a regional centre for investor interactions, project presentations, and customer support. It will also support Fine Acers’ efforts to deepen its presence across Gujarat and neighbouring markets as the company advances its national expansion plans.

Dinesh Yadav added, “Our objective is not simply to open offices across India. Every new office has to become a business and investor engagement hub. Ahmedabad gives us access to a market with strong entrepreneurial depth and a sophisticated investor base. We see considerable potential here, and this ₹25 crore target is only the beginning. As we build the market, our focus will be on creating long-term relationships and introducing investors to a new way of owning luxury resort assets.”

With its Ahmedabad launch, Fine Acers is strengthening its position in India’s hospitality and leisure market while taking branded resort ownership opportunities closer to investors in Gujarat. The expansion also reflects the company’s effort to build a structured, professionally managed resort ownership model that combines hospitality expertise with investment-focused solutions.

The company plans to continue expanding its nationwide network while focusing on quality leisure destinations, professional property management, and investment opportunities designed around premium resort ownership. Ahmedabad marks another step in Fine Acers’ strategy to make branded luxury resort ownership more accessible across India.

MUMBAI, India, August 21, 2026: The inaugural Longevity Summit India 2026 unfolded over two immersive days at Fairmont Mumbai, bringing together 1,000+ delegates from India and across the global longevity ecosystem for a convergence of science, healthcare, wellness, technology, and conscious living. Presented by Le Florence India in partnership with Fairmont Mumbai, with AIWO as the Title Sponsor, Maharashtra Tourism as the State Partner, and DecodeAge as the Wellness Partner, the summit brought together international experts, leading doctors, scientists, biohackers, wellness practitioners, founders, investors, and thought leaders through global panels, expert talks, fireside conversations, experiential zones, longevity trails, and interactive practices.

Far beyond a conventional conference, the experience transformed Fairmont Mumbai into an immersive landscape of longevity, from underwater meditation, Watsu, ice plunges, yoga, and sound experiences to explorations of biological age, metabolic health, brain performance, emotional resilience, and human connection. Even the culinary experience was designed around wellbeing, with colour-coded Yellow, Green and White food zones, each focused on supporting different functions of the body, from digestion and metabolic health to heart health.

At its core, the summit explored a question increasingly shaping the future of healthcare: how do we not simply live longer but extend healthspan, preserve vitality, and improve the quality of the years we live? The programme brought together preventive healthcare, geroscience, human optimisation, performance engineering of the body, bio-optimisation, and functional enhancement, examining the interconnected systems that influence how we age, perform, and experience life. The summit’s philosophy was reflected in its Five Bodies Framework: Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Flow, offering a more holistic, systems-based lens on longevity. Rather than viewing health through isolated biomarkers or individual interventions, the framework examined how multiple physiological and psychological systems interact to influence resilience, vitality, and long-term healthspan.

The conversation around longevity also extended into how people live and age, with senior living emerging as an important part of the wider ecosystem. The summit saw the launch of Shremoha, a premium senior independent living platform formed in July 2026 through a strategic partnership between Shrem Group and Emoha, part of Age Care Labs. Unveiled through the thought leadership panel “The New Luxury of Longevity: How Senior Living is Becoming the World’s Most Powerful Platform for Healthy Ageing,” Shremoha brings together geriatric-grade personalised care, preventive health, wellness, and hospitality-led living to support greater independence, purpose, and dignity among India’s seniors.

Nitan Chhatwal, MD, Shrem Group and Co-founder of Shremoha, said, “Senior living is no longer the destination after ageing; it is a platform for longevity. With Shremoha, we are bringing hospitality, wellness, and geriatric care together to create communities built around independence, purpose, and possibility.”

Saumyajit Roy, Co-founder & CEO, Emoha Elder Care and Co-founder of Shremoha, said, “The future of senior living is not about care alone, but about creating places where people can live with purpose, independence, and meaningful connections. Shremoha brings our experience in elder care together with hospitality and community design to build exactly that.”

The idea of longevity extending beyond healthcare into the environments in which people live, recover, and experience well-being was also central to Fairmont Mumbai’s role in the summit. By bringing health, hospitality, food, recovery, and experiential wellness together under one roof, the property became part of a larger conversation around how wellness-led hospitality is evolving.

Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager, Fairmont Mumbai, said, “What made the summit meaningful was bringing science, healthcare, wellness, and hospitality together in one space. Guests could experience these ideas first-hand, making the conversation around longevity tangible.”

For Le Florence India, the summit represented an opportunity to bring India’s longstanding relationship with well-being into dialogue with the rapidly evolving global fields of longevity science, bio-optimisation, and preventive health.

Vikramjeet Sharma, Managing Director, Le Florence India, said, “India has always had a deep relationship with well-being, and longevity is giving us a new language to understand it through science and technology. We wanted to create a platform where India could engage with and contribute to this global conversation.”

Across the two days, the programme explored regenerative medicine, stem cells, peptides, microbiome health, biological age, sleep, heart health, consciousness, and other vital markers of human performance. Emerging frontiers, including flow states, cardiac coherence, and the intersection of AI, physics, and medicine, further expanded the conversation around the future of vitality science.

The summit also marked an important step in connecting India to the global longevity ecosystem, with 40+ global speakers, clinicians, and wellness experts, including Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike Chan, Siim Land, Dr. Chris Kacher, and Dr. Gino Yu, creating an exchange between international expertise and India’s emerging community of healthcare, wellness, technology, and conscious-living leaders. One of the summit’s most intriguing highlights was its water-based longevity experiences, including Guided Underwater Meditation with Dr. Arpit Bansal, an early-morning experience at Fairmont Mumbai’s swimming pool where participants used weights and oxygen masks to enter a deeply immersive state beneath the water. Watsu with Svitlana Vishenska brought therapeutic bodywork into the experience, while Blue Mind practices, breathwork, and ice baths further explored the relationship between water, recovery, nervous-system regulation, and mental well-being.

Dr. Arpit Bansal, Scientific Chair, Longevity Summit India 2026, said, “Longevity cannot be reduced to one number, test, or intervention. It is about understanding how our physical health, brain, gut, emotions, and sense of purpose work together to shape well-being.”

Bringing this philosophy beyond the stage, the summit gave delegates the opportunity to experience longevity through emerging technologies, therapies, and practices, with 10+ experience zones exploring areas such as Gut Health, Genomic Health, AI-Powered Health, Peptides and Longevity, Frequency Technologies and Biohack Gadgets, alongside advanced recovery and wellness interventions. Curated experiences by players like Meotech allowed delegates to engage directly with these innovations, while BluXone, Fairmont Spa, and Longevity showcased Hyperbaric Oxygen, Molecular Hydrogen, Intermittent Hypoxic Training, and Intermittent Vacuum Therapy, bringing personalised recovery protocols into the hospitality environment.

Carna AI’s AI Body Scan offered a technology-led approach to health assessment, translating complex body data into a more accessible and personalised view of individual health. The experience zones also explored emerging frontiers of longevity. The Wellness Co. showcased Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Normatec Compression Therapy, and Body Composition Analysis, while H2 House of Health’s Hydrogen Therapy introduced hydrogen-based wellness into the conversation. HPO Tech showcased a range of technology-led therapies, further reflecting the growing intersection of health, technology, and personalised wellbeing.

For C. Sivasankaran, Founder, AIWO, the emergence of this ecosystem represents an important moment for India as consumers become increasingly interested in understanding and actively managing their health. C. Sivasankaran, Founder, AIWO, said, “India is at an important point in its relationship with longevity, with a growing appetite for better health and an opportunity to build an ecosystem around it. Bringing the right people, ideas, and technologies together is where that ecosystem begins.”

With AIWO as Title Sponsor, the summit underscored the growing role of technology in the evolution of preventive healthcare, personalised health assessment, and human performance. The convergence of diagnostics, data, AI, and emerging wellness technologies is opening new possibilities around how individuals understand their bodies, identify risks earlier, and make more informed decisions around long-term health. Yet, alongside technology and science, the summit consistently returned to a simpler question: what does it actually mean to live well? That question was reflected in the summit’s culinary programming. Food was positioned not simply as an indulgence or a nutritional input, but as one of the most accessible forms of everyday health intervention. At Fairmont Mumbai, the Yellow, Green, and White food zones translated the science of nutrition into an accessible experience, with each zone focused on different functions of the body, from digestion and metabolic health to cardiovascular wellbeing.

Chef Ranveer Brar, Culinary Ambassador for Longevity, said, “Longevity isn’t simply about adding years to life; it’s about staying capable, curious, and connected through those years. Food is one of the most powerful choices we make every day, and India’s traditional food wisdom has much to contribute to this conversation.”

Ultimately, Longevity Summit India 2026 marked a defining step in bringing geroscience, preventive healthcare, bio-optimisation, and human performance into India’s evolving longevity landscape. By connecting global scientific advances with India’s deep-rooted understanding of well-being, the summit placed human vitality and biological resilience at the centre of the conversation around the future of health. The summit was supported by a network of partners that reflected the breadth of the longevity ecosystem, including AIWO as Title Sponsor; DecodeAge, The Wellness Co. and BrainTap as Wellness Sponsors; Global Spa as Lifestyle Partner; and Evavo as Knowledge Partner.

About Longevity Summit India 2026

Longevity Summit India 2026 is the first intellectual property of its kind in India, initiated by Fairmont Mumbai and Le Florence India, and dedicated to knowledge-building around longevity, preventive healthcare, human optimisation and the future of well-being. The summit brings together global experts, healthcare pioneers, scientists, wellness innovators, and conscious-living communities to explore how humanity can move from simply extending lifespan to improving healthspan and quality of life. The summit is anchored in the Five Bodies Framework: Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Flow.

About Fairmont Mumbai

Fairmont Mumbai opened its doors in April 2025 as Mumbai’s Grand Entrance—a dazzling destination where grandeur and extraordinary theatre meet the timeless elegance of the 1920s. Located near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, the hotel offers 446 luxurious rooms and suites, one of the city’s largest event spaces, and seamless connectivity for global travellers, corporate guests, and leisure seekers alike. Designed to make special happen, the hotel blends legacy and innovation through exceptional dining, pioneering wellness, and thoughtful hospitality. At its heart is BluXone at Fairmont Spa and Longevity, India’s first longevity-focused wellness space in a luxury hotel, redefining modern self-care through personalised healing, rejuvenation, and purposeful living.

Fairmont Mumbai

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is renowned for the international luxury hospitality brand’s unrivalled portfolio of over 90 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures, and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. From grand hotels to urban retreats, since 1907 Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful, and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture, and community of its destinations—renowned addresses such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont Tokyo, Fairmont Golden Prague, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Doha, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai.

Fairmont hotels are the social epicenters of their cities—iconic gathering places where people, culture, and ideas converge. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world-leading hospitality group counting over 5,800 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL Accor, a booking platform and loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services, and experiences. fairmont.com | all.com | group.accor.com

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About Le Florence India

Led by Mr. Vikramjeet Sharma, the visionary founder of Le Florence India, built the brand from the ground up with an unwavering commitment to excellence shaped by years of learning, experimentation, and an obsessive attention to detail. Known for his vibrant personality, Vikramjeet brings a deeply personal touch to every client interaction, building meaningful relationships rooted in trust. His leadership style is defined by his faith in his team, empowering them with creative freedom to innovate and deliver exceptional, detail-driven experiences. Driven by a vision to create meaningful impact beyond celebrations, the summit represents a natural evolution bringing together science, wellness, and human connection through world-class longevity.

About Shremoha

Shremoha is India’s premium longevity living platform, developed through a strategic partnership between Shrem Group and Emoha, part of Age Care Labs. Designed for India’s evolving senior population, Shremoha brings together thoughtfully designed residences, geriatric-grade personalised care, hospitality-led living, and vibrant community experiences within an integrated longevity ecosystem. Built on an independence-first philosophy, its communities enable seniors to live actively and on their own terms, with access to professional support as their needs evolve. Guided by its philosophy of Live Magnificently, Shremoha brings together exceptional hospitality and geriatric-grade care to create communities where growing older means living richer, freer, and with greater confidence.