Indore Tennis Club - India

What Indore Tennis Club - India does

Indore Tennis Club is a private members multi-sport facility located at 7 Race Course Road, New Palasia, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, operated by the MPLTA Tennis Complex Trust since 1999. The club's core product is tennis, anchored by six synthetic floodlit tennis courts described as the maximum at any club in Madhya Pradesh, complemented by a swimming pool, gymnasium, squash and table tennis courts, billiards, yoga center, sauna/steam, an air-conditioned restaurant, a bar lounge, and ten refurbished club rooms. Its underlying infrastructure is purely physical, with no proprietary software or technology platform beyond a website that supports online bill payment and member communications.

The business model is anchored on high-ticket, non-refundable, non-transferable membership entrance fees — ranging from Rs. 4,72,000 for senior, family, and government/defence categories to Rs. 25,96,000 for corporate members with three nominees — supplemented by quarterly maintenance charges (Rs. 1,555 to Rs. 3,540 per quarter), room rentals at Rs. 2,240 per day, food and beverage sales, and unit-priced activity and visit charges (Rs. 89 to Rs. 708). Membership is acquired directly through the club without third-party distribution, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, reputation, and the visibility generated by hosting prestigious tournaments.

The club serves a defined Central India customer base segmented into corporate entities, families, sports enthusiasts, visiting professionals, and senior citizens. It generates additional reputational and event-driven revenue by hosting Davis Cup (2014), ITF (Junior J60, Women's $40K, Seniors), AITA Championship Series, and national events such as the National Wheelchair Tennis Championship, and benefits from reciprocal access through affiliations with 108 clubs across India.

Name

Indore Tennis Club - India

Legal name

MPLTA TENNIS COMPLEX TRUST

Website

https://indoretennisclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Indore Tennis Club is a private members multi-sport club in Indore, India, offering tennis, swimming, gymnasium, dining, and lodging to corporate, family, and individual members under the MPLTA Tennis Complex Trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports and Recreational Club Facilities

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAE), Tennis Leagues & Team Competitions (MPAKAAAJ), Individual Sports Events (Tennis, Golf, Boxing/MMA, Athletics) (MPAGAMAC)

Keywords

• Tennis club
• Multi-sport facility
• Fitness and wellness
• Members club
• Hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Indore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Entrance Fees: One-time entrance fees paid by members upon joining. Various categories with different fee structures including corporate, permanent ordinary, government/defence, sports category, family, spouse, and senior citizen memberships ranging from Rs. 4,72,000 to Rs. 25,96,000.
2. Membership Maintenance Fees: Recurring quarterly maintenance charges for corporate and permanent ordinary members, ranging from Rs. 1,555 to Rs. 3,540 per quarter.
3. Room Rental: The club operates 10 luxurious rooms available for members, their guests, and affiliated members. Room booking charges at Rs. 2,240 per day plus advance booking requirements.
4. Restaurant and Bar Services: Air-conditioned restaurant and open area dining for members, plus state-of-the-art bar lounge. Revenue generated from food and beverage sales.
5. Activity and Visit Charges: Day visit charges (Rs. 89 on weekdays, Rs. 118 on weekends), activity charges (Rs. 300 all days), and gymkhana activity charges (Rs. 708 all days) for non-members or guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Indore Tennis Club is a premium members-only recreational and hospitality complex offering tennis (six synthetic floodlit courts), swimming, squash, yoga, gym, billiards, table tennis, sauna/steam, a restaurant, a bar lounge, and ten luxurious guest rooms. It serves individual members, corporate guests, and event clients in Indore and has hosted international tennis competition including a Davis Cup tie in 2014.

Product overview

Indore Tennis Club is a multi-sport, multipurpose family facility that operates as a unified club offering tennis as its primary sport alongside complementary recreational facilities. The core portfolio includes six synthetic floodlit tennis courts (the most in Madhya Pradesh), a tennis training academy for juniors, swimming pool, state-of-the-art gymnasium, yoga center, table tennis, squash, billiards, sauna/steam, restaurant, bar lounge, and ten club rooms/cottages. The club differentiates through hosting prestigious tournaments (Davis Cup 2014, ITF events, AITA championships) and offers tournament hosting services as an add-on capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tennis Facility Membership Access to six synthetic floodlit tennis courts for members and guests, including tournament and coaching use; has hosted Davis Cup competition (2014).
• Swimming Pool Access On-site swimming pool available to members and guests for recreation and fitness.
• Squash Courts Indoor squash courts available to members and guests.
• Yoga Studio Yoga instruction and studio access for members and guests as part of the wellness programme.
• Gym and Fitness Centre Equipment-based gym and fitness training access for members and guests.
• Billiards and Table Tennis Indoor recreational tables (billiards and table tennis) available for member and guest use.
• Sauna and Steam Rooms Sauna and steam rooms for member and guest wellness and recovery use.
• Restaurant and Bar Lounge On-site restaurant and bar lounge serving members, guests, and corporate/event clients.
• Guest Accommodation (10 Luxurious Rooms) Ten luxurious guest rooms providing 5-star-rated short-stay accommodation for members, guests, and corporate visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosting Davis Cup 2014 - prestigious international tennis event
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• International Tennis Federation - Davis CupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Priviledge to host the prestigious Davis Cup in 2014, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world.
• 108 Affiliated Clubs Across IndiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndore Tennis Club maintains affiliation with 108 clubs across India including prestigious clubs like Ellisbridge Gymkhana (Ahmedabad), The Sports Club of Gujarat Ltd, Calcutta South Club, and others. Members of affiliated clubs receive reciprocal access and privileges.
• International Tennis Federation (ITF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndore Tennis Club hosts ITF sanctioned tournaments including ITF Jr. J60 events, ITF Women's $40K tournament, and ITF Senior tournaments. The club serves as an official venue for ITF events in India.
• All India Tennis Association (AITA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of AITA Championship Series Junior tournaments and AITA National events. The club is recognized as a premier venue for national tennis competitions.
• Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with MSLTA for tennis development and tournament coordination across the western region of India.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Talwalkars Better Value Fitness: Long-established Indian chain fitness centre operator with multi-city presence. Relevant as a mass-market, lower-commitment fitness alternative in the same overall Indian recreation market where ITC competes for member share.
• Cricket Club of India (CCI): Iconic Mumbai private members' sports club with cricket, tennis, squash, and dining. Comparable as a premier trust-owned Indian members' sports club, though larger, older, and more brand-anchored than ITC.
• Delhi Golf Club: Premier trust-owned private members' club in Delhi offering golf, tennis, and dining. Comparable as a high-end trust-owned sports members' club in India, though golf-anchored rather than tennis-anchored.
• Royal Bombay Yacht Club: Historic private members' club in Mumbai with sports, dining, and accommodation offerings. Comparable in trust-based members' club structure and premium positioning, though different core sport.

Direct peers

• Madras Gymkhana Club: Long-established Chennai private members' club offering tennis, swimming, dining, and social facilities. Direct structural and operational analogue to Indore Tennis Club.
• Calcutta South Club: Listed as one of ITC's 108 affiliated clubs, this is a long-established private members' club in Kolkata with multi-sport and hospitality offerings. Direct peer in both format (members' club) and within ITC's reciprocal affiliation network.
• Bombay Gymkhana: A historic, trust-owned private members' club in South Mumbai offering multiple sports (tennis, squash, swimming, billiards) plus dining, bars, and rooms. It is the most direct analogue to Indore Tennis Club in structure (trust, multi-sport, premium membership) and scale of facilities.
• The Sports Club of Gujarat Ltd: Ahmedabad-based private members' club, explicitly listed as an ITC affiliate. Closely comparable as a regional private sports and social club serving executives and families.
• Ellisbridge Gymkhana: Ahmedabad-based private members' sports and social club and one of ITC's named affiliated clubs. Compares directly as a regional trust-owned multi-sport private members' club with reciprocal access partnerships.

Emerging players

• Cult.fit (CultFit Fitness): India's largest tech-enabled fitness chain with gyms, group classes, and digital offerings. Not a direct competitor for tennis, but represents the modern, app-first, scalable alternative that could pull younger members away from traditional members' clubs like ITC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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