Indian Hotels Company has recommended a final dividend of ₹3.25 per equity share of face value ₹1 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend, subject to shareholder approval, will be paid electronically on or from July 3, 2026. The company has fixed June 23, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder entitlement. The Board of Directors has scheduled the 125th Annual General Meeting for Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. IST via video conferencing.

The company has dispatched the Notice convening the AGM and the Integrated Annual Report for FY2025-26 via email to registered shareholders. In compliance with Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, physical letters providing the web-link to the Integrated Annual Report have been sent to shareholders whose email addresses are not registered. The report is accessible on the company's website, BSE, NSE, and NSDL portals.

Agenda for the 125th AGM

The meeting will transact ordinary and special business. Key items include the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26 and the declaration of dividend. The board has proposed the re-appointment of Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment.

Special Business

Shareholders will vote on the re-appointment of Mr. Anupam Narayan as an Independent Director for a second term commencing from August 23, 2026, to December 16, 2028. Additionally, the meeting will consider a revision to the remuneration terms of Mr. Puneet Chhatwal. The board has approved revising the basic salary scale applicable to the MD & CEO from a maximum of ₹22,00,000 per month to a maximum of ₹30,00,000 per month effective April 1, 2026, for the remainder of his term.

Key Meeting Dates and Deadlines

The company has engaged Mr. Khushroo K. Driver as the Scrutiniser to oversee the e-voting process. Members holding shares in physical form must ensure their bank details and KYC are updated by June 19, 2026, to receive dividend payments electronically. The facility for appointing proxies is not available as the meeting is held via video conferencing.

The Indian Hotels Company Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 to the stock exchanges. The filing, made on June 4, 2026, covers the standalone operations of the company and includes an Independent Practitioners’ Reasonable Assurance Report on the BRSR Core Indicators provided by KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP. The report outlines the company's progress under its ESG+ framework, Paathya, and its alignment with the Tata Group’s Project Aalingana.

Environmental Performance

The company reported that 54% of its total electricity consumption was sourced from renewable energy during FY26, with eight hotels operating on 100% renewable electricity. Regarding water management, 63% of the wastewater generated across operations was recycled. The company continues to phase out single-use plastics, with all eligible hotels holding sustainability certifications such as EarthCheck and USGBC. The BRSR also details the company’s waste management initiatives, including the installation of organic waste converters at 26 hotels to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill goals.

Social and Governance Metrics

The report provides detailed statistics on the company's workforce and governance structure. As of March 31, 2026, the company employed 2,908 permanent employees and 4,987 workers. Women represented 28% of the permanent workforce and 20% of the total workforce. The Board of Directors included six members, with one woman, representing 17% women representation. The Key Management Personnel included three members, with one woman, representing 33% representation. The company also disclosed that it had skilled over 49,000 youth since 2020 and recorded 9.03 volunteering hours per employee during the year.

Financial and Operational Disclosures

The BRSR includes financial figures relevant to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) applicability. The company reported a turnover of ₹5,379.55 crores and a net worth of ₹12,766.95 crores. The document confirms that CSR is applicable as per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. The reporting boundary covers 28 hotels under ownership and management and two corporate offices. The company also listed its material risks, identifying climate change and emission management as key areas, alongside opportunities in waste stewardship and guest experience.

The filing was submitted pursuant to Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The full report is available on the company’s website.

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