ECO Hotels & Resorts Limited, a pioneering sustainable hospitality chain, has presented an investor presentation outlining its ambitious growth strategy and business operations. The company, which focuses on vegetarian and vegan offerings across mid-premium segments in India, aims to significantly expand its portfolio over the next few years.

Current Portfolio and Expansion Plans

ECO Hotels & Resorts currently manages 475 hotels with zero debt. The company has set an ambitious target of reaching 5,000 keys by 2030, utilizing a mix of leasing, management contracts, and its proprietary EBOT (Eco Hotels Build Operate Transfer) development program.

Operational Footprint

The company's current portfolio includes 10 hotels across various Indian cities:

The company expects its EBITDA to grow from ₹4.22 crores to ₹12.18 crores once these properties are fully operational.

Unique Positioning

ECO Hotels & Resorts positions itself as the world's first net-zero premium value hotel brand. The company leverages advanced technologies such as AI, blockchain, and IoT to enhance its operations and guest experience.

Brand Categories and Revenue Streams

The company operates across four brand categories:

1. Eco Satva
2. The Eco
3. EcoXpress
4. EcoValue

These brands cater to different market segments with average room rates ranging from ₹1,500 to ₹7,499. Revenue streams include room rent, food and beverage services, banquets, and wellness services.

Sustainability Focus

As part of its commitment to sustainability, ECO Hotels & Resorts is working towards achieving net-zero certification for all its properties. The company employs various approaches to reduce its carbon footprint, including the use of off-site modular building technology, rooftop solar and wind energy, and SMART green technologies.

Strategic Business Model

The company's growth strategy includes:

1. Leasing: Taking hotels on long-term leases (10-20 years) and operating them.
2. Management Contracts: Managing hotels for a fee, ensuring monthly profit transfers to the owner.
3. EBOT: A proprietary franchise model tailored for the Indian market, involving 3D volumetric construction for faster execution.

Market Focus

ECO Hotels & Resorts is targeting Tier II and III cities in India, focusing on high-growth areas with rising domestic tourism and demand for budget hotels offering premium experiences. The company is particularly interested in locations that draw regular visitors year-round, such as religious destinations, to maintain stable occupancy rates.

Executive Chairman Vinod Kumar Tripathi signed the presentation, which was submitted to BSE Limited. As ECO Hotels & Resorts Limited continues to expand its footprint in the Indian hospitality sector, its focus on sustainability and innovative business models positions it uniquely in the market.

Eco Hotels and Resorts Limited has officially announced January 8, 2026 as the record date for its first call on outstanding partly paid-up equity shares, following the Rights Issue Committee meeting held on January 2, 2026. The company communicated this decision to BSE Limited under Regulation 42 of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.

Rights Issue Committee Meeting Outcome

The Rights Issue Committee meeting, which commenced at 2:00 PM and concluded at 2:15 PM on January 2, 2026, approved making the first call on the company's outstanding partly paid-up equity shares. The committee's decisions were formally communicated to BSE Limited under Regulation 30 and 42 of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.

First Call Implementation Details

The committee has approved the first call of ₹3.80 per partly paid-up equity share, which will be allocated as ₹2.50 towards face value and ₹1.30 towards securities premium. The record date has been set as Thursday, January 8, 2026, for determining eligible shareholders who will receive the call notice.

Rights Issue Background

The current first call follows the company's rights issue that was allotted on September 26, 2025, pursuant to the Letter of Offer dated August 29, 2025, and subsequent corrigendums dated September 4 and September 16, 2025. The original rights issue was conducted with a rights ratio of 1:4.

Company Profile

Eco Hotels and Resorts Limited operates multiple hospitality brands including THE ECO™, THE ECO GRAND™, ECOXPRESS™, ECOVALUE™, ECO BOUTIQUE™, ECO RESORT™, and THEECO SATVA™, along with F&B brands SAHAR, GG'S, KICK IN THE BRICK, SAMPARK, SANJH, and SANDHAY. The company is listed on BSE with scrip code 514402 and maintains its registered office in Cochin, Kerala, with corporate office in Mumbai.

Shareholders are advised to monitor further communications regarding the first call notice, which will be sent to eligible equity shareholders as determined by the January 8, 2026 record date.