EIH Associated Hotels Limited has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26. The report outlines the company's adherence to the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC), covering principles related to governance, employee welfare, environmental protection, and stakeholder engagement. The filing was made pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The company reported a turnover of ₹4,031.96 million and a net worth of ₹6,024.09 million for the financial year. EIH Associated Hotels operates in the luxury hospitality sector, with hotel services accounting for 100% of its turnover. The report highlights that the company has no subsidiaries, associate companies, or joint ventures.

Financial and Operational Metrics

The BRSR provides detailed insights into the company's financial and operational standing for FY 2025-26.

Environmental and Social Governance

EIH Associated Hotels identified several material responsible business conduct issues, including energy and emissions, water management, and data privacy as risks, while viewing employee engagement and corporate governance as opportunities. The company has set a goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. It reported implementing a Zero Liquid Discharge mechanism across five hotels and has undertaken various energy-saving initiatives, such as installing energy-efficient LED TVs and electric vehicles.

Stakeholder Engagement and Grievances

The company reported receiving and resolving grievances from various stakeholders during the year. For investors and shareholders, one complaint was filed in the previous financial year (FY 2024-25) and was resolved. Two complaints were received from employees in FY 2025-26, both of which were resolved. No complaints were reported from communities or value chain partners for the current financial year.

Corporate Social Responsibility

The company confirmed that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is applicable as per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. EIH Associated Hotels contributed ₹19.77 million towards CSR projects during the year, focusing on education and child welfare through partnerships with SOS Children’s Villages of India and local school renovations.

EIH Associated Hotels has recommended a final dividend of Rs 3.50 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, pending approval from shareholders. The payout is scheduled to be disbursed on or before August 31, 2026, to members whose names appear on the register of members as of the record date, July 28, 2026. The announcement was made through a newspaper advertisement published on June 17, 2026, detailing the agenda for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The 43rd AGM of EIH Associated Hotels Limited is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 4.30 pm via video conferencing and other audio-visual means. Consequently, there will be no physical presence of members at the meeting. The facility for e-voting will be available to members, allowing them to cast votes prior to or during the AGM. Procedures for both remote e-voting and e-voting during the meeting are outlined in the notice of the AGM.

Dividend and Tax Compliance

The Board of Directors recommended the dividend for FY26, which is taxable in the hands of shareholders under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) will apply at applicable rates based on the shareholder's residential status and submission of prescribed documents. The company has specified that dividends for physical folios where KYC details are not updated before the record date will be withheld and credited only after the necessary updates are completed.

Annual Report and Regulatory Filings

In compliance with circulars from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the notice for the AGM and the Annual Report 2025-26 will be dispatched exclusively via electronic mode. These documents will be sent to members whose email addresses are registered with the company or depositories. Additionally, the Annual Report and AGM notice will be accessible on the company’s website and the websites of the BSE and NSE stock exchanges.

Key AGM Dates

Shareholders holding shares in physical form have been advised to update their bank account details, email IDs, and KYC information by submitting specific forms to the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Indira India Private Limited. Those holding shares in dematerialized form must update their details with their respective depository participants.