IHCL inks 65-key Palitana Palace under Taj brand in Gujarat

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Mumbai, Mar 25 (PTI) Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) on Tuesday announced the signing of the 65-key Palitana Palace under the Taj brand in Palitana, Gujarat.
     "We are honoured to partner with His Highness Thakore Saheb Mandhatasinhji Jadeja of Rajkot to bring the Palitana Palace under the Taj brand. This addition reinforces our commitment to preserving India's rich heritage and expanding our portfolio of Palaces, Havelis and Forts," IHCL Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Puneet Chhatwal said in a statement.
     With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 29 hotels in Gujarat, including 10 under development.
    
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     Grow Indigo is addressing this challenge head-on through carbon farming, a set of sustainable agricultural practices that captures carbon in soil while reducing emissions.
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