Samhi Hotels Releases Comprehensive Business Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26, Highlighting ESG Focus and Operational Excellence

Samhi Hotels Releases Comprehensive Business Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26, Highlighting ESG Focus and Operational Excellence​

Samhi Hotels Limited has released its detailed Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) for the Financial Year 2025-26. The report provides extensive insights into the company's operational footprint, commitment to sustainable practices, talent management, and adherence to corporate governance standards across its portfolio of hotels.

The reporting underscores Samhi Hotels’ integrated approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, detailing commitments from resource efficiency to employee well-being. The company maintains a commitment to achieving its FY2030 ESG targets through continuous monitoring and proactive management strategies.

Operational Overview and Financial Health​

Samhi Hotels operates across 31 locations nationwide, encompassing both hotel and office premises. The business activities are entirely focused on accommodation and food service, constituting 100.0% of the entity’s turnover.

The company's financial health indicators include:


The company maintains a significant focus on the workforce, reporting total employment of 3,480 employees. Of these, 2,774 are permanent employees, while an additional 706 are classified as other than permanent staff. Management is overseen by Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) including Ashish Jakhanwala (Chairman, MD, and CEO), Rajat Mehra (CFO), and Sanjay Jain (Senior Director - Corporate Affairs).

Environmental Stewardship and Resource Management​

Samhi Hotels has prioritized resource efficiency through dedicated environmental initiatives across its properties. The company reported maintaining approximately 25% of capital expenditure toward sustainability projects in FY 2026, up from around 10% in the previous financial year.

Key achievements in environmental management include:

• Renewable Energy: A total of 39% of assets source power from renewable energy. This includes installing 47 EV charging stations across 29 Feasible Assets and deploying 24 Organic Waste Converters (OWC) properties-wide.
• Waste Management: The company has implemented a systematic approach to waste management, including the phase-out of single use plastics and establishing in house water bottling plants utilizing reusable glass bottles. For FY 2026, total waste generated was reported at 1,842 metric tonnes.
• Water Conservation: All operators have adopted Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) mechanisms, with 100% conversion of on site wastewater into reusable water. The company utilizes advanced tertiary treatment including sand bed filtration and ozonization to ensure compliance.

In terms of emissions and resource intensity:

Social Impact and Talent Management​

The company placed a strong focus on human resource management, ensuring comprehensive welfare programs for its workforce. The report details the following:

• Workforce Commitment: Both permanent employees and other than permanent employees were reported to receive training covering topics such as Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH), Safety Cyber Security Awareness Training, and Ethical Decision-Making.
• Benefits: A significant measure for staff well being is that 100.0% of all employees are covered by the company’s policy regarding PF, Gratuity, and ESI in both FY2026 and FY2025.
• Safety Protocol: Samhi Hotels maintains a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System aligned with ISO 45001 standards. While the company reported seven recordable work related injuries among employees in FY 2026, it maintained that all workplaces are assessed for health and safety practices at a 100% level.
• Compliance: The company confirmed that human rights requirements are embedded into contracts with all suppliers and vendors, ensuring they comply with established standards.

Governance and Stakeholder Engagement​

Samhi Hotels maintains structured governance mechanisms regarding ESG commitments. The Board has established a dedicated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee to oversee sustainability matters.

The company’s approach to stakeholder engagement is multi-channelled:

• Customer Feedback: Multiple channels are available for customers, including online travel agencies, third party review sites, in property feedback forms, and direct communication with staff.
• Value Chain Partners: A sample based assessment of key value chain partners was conducted concerning health and safety practices and working conditions. The company emphasized that all suppliers are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct encompassing labor and environmental laws.

In sum, the BRSR highlights Samhi Hotels’ active commitment to reducing environmental impact through integrated initiatives such as utilizing solar power, implementing ZLD across assets, and fostering a respectful and safe work environment for its workforce.

SAMHI Stock Price Movement​

Shares of Samhi Hotels Limited slipped by 1.27% on Friday, settling at ₹174.65 in the market. The equity traded a volume of 541,141 shares during the session.