Pune : Ventive Hospitality Limited, a premier listed hospitality platform, has implemented a sector-first salary enhancement across its Marriott hotels in Pune. They will receive a ₹20,000 in-hand minimum monthly salary, setting a new benchmark in workforce reform within Indian hospitality industry.
The policy, first committed voluntarily by the CEO Ranjit Batra in 2024, positioning Ventive Hospitality as the first Indian hospitality group to implement a structured minimum pay threshold. This move reinforces the company’s commitment towards strengthening financial security for frontline employees while addressing sector-wide challenges around retention and workforce stability.
Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Ranjit Batra — who began his career from the ranks of Captain and rose to become CEO — embodies resilience, passion, and an unwavering dedication to the craft of hospitality, stating, “At its heart, this is a future proof investment in people. When our teams feel respected, supported, and inspired, they create experiences that guests remember and relationships that last. That belief has guided us from the beginning and it will continue to shape our journey ahead. When we take care of our people, they take care of our guests. That is, and will always remain, our true spirit of hospitality.”
Industry observers note that while hospitality is one of India’s largest employment-generating sectors, entry-level wage structures have long lagged the escalating cost of living in both metropolitan and tier-two markets. By establishing a structured minimum salary, Ventive Hospitality directly addresses these entrenched challenges by reinforcing its commitment to financial well-being and long-term workforce stability. Emerging as a frontrunner in shaping fair, future-ready employment practices, this move presents a forward-looking blueprint for the industry navigating workforce shortages, operational demands, heightened guest expectations and the need for more resilient staffing strategies.
Ventive Hospitality’s commitment to its workforce is deeply embedded in the company’s ethos and was most evident during the COVID 19 period, when Ventive Hospitality was one of the few companies who continued full wage payments and prioritised employee wellbeing even as the wider hospitality industry faced unprecedented financial strain.
