As on: Sep 10, 2025 12:33 PM
<dhhead>BOARD'S REPORT</dhhead>
Dear Members,
Your Directors hereby present the I51h (fifteenth) Annual Report on the business and operations of SAMHI Hotels Limited (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") together with the Audited Financial Statements (Consolidated and Standalone) for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company's financial performance for the financial year ended March 31,2025 is summarized below:
(in ? mn)
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
FY 2025
FY 2024
Income from Operations
1,552.52
1,505.61
11,300.07
9,573.93
Other Income
62.06
151.22
196.72
213.33
Total Income
1,614.58
1,656.83
11,496.79
9,787.26
Operating profit before finance charges, depreciation and exceptional items
504.18
223.87
4,256.87
2,878.51
Finance Charges
391.72
1,183.07
2,287.60
3,451.10
Depreciation
99.46
92.28
1,168.28
1,136.69
Exceptional items
189.04
250.47
194.35
732.10
Net Profit/(Loss) before tax
202.04
(801.01)
606.64
(2441.38)
Tax Expense
Current Tax
-
(2.61)
Deferred Tax
(248.36)
(92.59)
Tax earlier years
Profit/(Loss) after tax
855.00
(2,346.18)
Other Comprehensive Income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
(1.40)
1.12
(5.14)
4.65
Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss
Total Comprehensive lncome/(Loss) for the financial year
200.64
(799.89)
849.86
(2,341.53)
Balance carried to the Balance Sheet
Earnings per Equity Share
Basic
0.92
(5.01)
3.88
(14.67)
Diluted
0.91
3.84
Consolidated Financial Statement
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year 2024-25 ("CFS") has been prepared in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (the "Act"), Indian Accounting Standard ("IND-AS") and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, as amended from time to time ("SEBI LODR Regulations"). The CFS has been prepared on the basis of the audited financial statement of the Company and its subsidiary(ies) including step-down subsidiary(ies), as approved by their respective Board of Directors, which forms an integral part of the Annual Report.
2. STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Financial Year 2025 marked a defining phase. It was not only a financial transformation of our Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet post our Initial Public Offer ("IPO") that happened in the financial year 2023-24, but also a period of strategic clarity. Profitability improved, operating metrics strengthened, and the balance sheet became leaner and more agile.
We restructured our capital and improved the balance sheet health, both of which were essential as we entered a new phase of growth. The landmark 7,500 mn partnership with GIG was not just a capital raise; it served as a strategic enabler. Of the total infusion,
6,000 mn was deployed towards debt reduction,
bringing down our finance costs and improving cash
flows. The outcome was a lower leverage profile and
increased flexibility to pursue value-accretive initiatives.
Financial Update
s Against this promising backdrop, your Company has delivered a strong performance in the financial year 2024-25. Your Company reported a top line of ? 11,497 mn with an EBITDA (pre-ESOP) of 14,434 mn, providing a solid foundation for future growth.
s The financial performance reflects the strength of the business model and the effectiveness of the strategic initiatives. The Company witnessed a ~17% year-on-year increase in revenues, with EBITDA (pre-ESOP) growing by -27% year- on-year. This performance underscores the Company's ability to capitalize on the growing demand in the hospitality sector while maintaining operational efficiency.
s The transformation of the AGIO portfolio into Marriott-managed hotels, coupled with clustering into our Marriott shared service network, drove a material expansion of margins. Revenue transformation of the portfolio should follow over the next 2 years.
s We also made two significant acquisitions to augment same-store growth in the medium term, both of which were textbook SAMHI deals. First being the operating 142 rooms Trinity Hotel in Whitefield Bangalore which we are converting into a 360+ room dual-branded hotel under Marriott's Westin and Tribute Portfolio brands. And second, of course, is the long-term variable lease of an existing office building in the heart of Hitec City, Hyderabad, which we are converting into a 170 room "W" branded hotel under Marriott's management. Both these transactions follow SAMHI's stated strategy of capital efficient growth and will materially contribute to our revenue and EBITDA growth over the coming years.
Future Strategy
s Our strategy remained grounded in three pillars: acquire at discount to replacement cost, manage actively, and scale with discipline. This approach led us to focus on high-density, demand-resilient markets, form partnerships with global brands, and deploy data-driven insights to enhance portfolio performance.
s We have a strong pipeline of internal projects which are in execution phase and will augment our same store growth over the next few years.
s The Company is well positioned for sustainable growth. With strong free cash flow generation and a healthy balance sheet, the Company has the flexibility to pursue both growth opportunities and further debt reduction. The total cash balance is growing each quarter, providing the Company with the resources to fund the expansion plans and optimize the capital structure.
3. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the financial year under review, there was no change in the nature of business of the Company.
4. SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has sixteen (16) wholly owned subsidiary(ies) including step-down subsidiary(ies):
i. Argon Hotels Private Limited
ii. Ascent Hotels Private Limited
iii. Barque Hotels Private Limited
iv. Caspia Hotels Private Limited
v. Paulmech Hospitality Private Limited*
vi. SAMHI JV Business Hotels Private Limited
vii. SAMHI Hotels (Ahmedabad) Private Limited
viii. SAMHI Hotels (Gurgaon) Private Limited
ix. Duet India Hotels (Pune) Private Limited
x. Duet India Hotels (Hyderabad) Private Limited
xi. Duet India Hotels (Ahmedabad) Private Limited
xii. Duet India Hotels (Chennai) Private Limited
xiii. Duet India Hotels (Jaipur) Private Limited*
xiv. Duet India Hotels (Navi Mumbai) Private Limited*
xv. ACIC Advisory Private Limited
xvi. Innmar Tourism and Hotels Private Limited# *Step-down subsidiary(ies)
-Acquired w.e.f. October 04,2024
Note no. 1: The Company has sold out its 100% stake held in Duet India Hotels (Chennai OMR) Private Limited ("Duet Chennai OMR") on February 10, 2025 by entering into the Share Purchase Agreement ("SPA") with Greenpark Hotels and Resorts Limited, and thus, Duet Chennai OMR shall cease to be a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company as on March 31, 2025.
Note no. 2: Duet India Hotels (Bangalore) Private Limited ("Duet Bangalore") was merged into Duet India Hotels (Hyderabad) Private Limited, pursuant to the order confirming the Scheme issued by the Regional Director (Northern Region), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, effective from November 03, 2024 and accordingly, Duet Bangalore shall cease to be a subsidiary of the Company as on March 31,2025.
Further, pursuant to Section 129 of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement containing salient features of the financial
statements of wholly owned subsidiary(ies) including step-down subsidiary(ies) of the Company in the prescribed Form AOC-1 is annexed as Annexure-1 to this Board's report.
The Company doesn't have any associate or joint- venture company as of March 31, 2025.
The performance and financial position of wholly owned subsidiary(ies) including the step-down subsidiary(ies) of the Company has been explained in form AOC-1 and the CFS provided along with notes, forms an integral part of the Annual Report.
5. BOARD OF DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP'S)
The composition and category of Board of Directors as on March 31,2025 constitutes the following Directors, namely:
S. Name of the Director(s) & DIN No.
Category
1. Mr. Ashish Jakhanwala (DIN: 03304345)
Chairman, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer ("CMD & CEO")
2. Mr. ManavThadani (DIN: 00534993)
Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director ("NENID")
3. Mr. Ajish Abraham Jacob (DIN: 08525069)
4. Mr. Aditya Jain
(DIN: 00835144)
Non-Executive and Independent Director ("NEID")
5. Mrs. Archana Capoor (DIN: 01204170)
Women Non-Executive and Independent Director ("WNEID")
6. Mr. Michael David Holland (DIN: 02845141)
7. Mr. Krishan Dhawan (DIN: 00082729)
During the financial year under review, the NENID's of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or business transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees. However, no remuneration or sitting fees has been paid to Mr. Ajish Abraham Jacob, NENID of the Company as he has waived off to receive the same.
During the reporting financial year, Mr. Michael Peter Schulhof (DIN: 01884261) has resigned as NENID from the Board of the Company, w.e.f. June 27, 2024 due to some unavoidable circumstances. The Board wishes to place on record their sincere appreciation for the contributions made by the outgoing director during his tenure on the Board.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company, 1 (one) of your
directors, viz. Mr. Ajish Abraham Jacob (DIN: 08525069), is retiring by rotation, at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and being eligible, offers his candidature for re-appointment. Your approval for his re-appointment as Director is being sought in the Notice convening the 15th Annual General Meeting of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs)
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the KMPs of the Company as on March 31, 2025 are:
1. Mr. Ashish Jakhanwala, CMD &CEO
2. Mr. Rajat Mehra, Chief Financial Officer ("CFO")
3. Mr. Sanjay Jain, Senior Director - Corporate Affairs, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
6. STATEMENT ON DECLARATION AND CONFIRMATION GIVEN BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR(S)
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, the Independent Director(s) have submitted their declarations that each of them meets the criteria of independence as provided under Section 149(6) of the Act along with the rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1 )(b) and 25(8) of the SEBI LODR Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Director(s) of the Company.
The Independent Director(s) of the Company have confirmed that they have registered their names in the data bank of Independent Directors maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in terms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time.
7. STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
No independent director(s) has been appointed during the financial year under review in the Company.
8. NUMBER OFMEETINGSOFTHE BOARDOF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY
The Board has met 06 (six) times during the financial year 2024-25. The details of the meetings held are set out in the Corporate Governance Report, forming an integral part of the Annual report of the Company.
9. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Company has the following committees of the Board of Directors of the Company:
i. Audit Committee;
ii. Nomination And Remuneration Committee;
iii. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social and Governance Committee (CSR & ESG Committee")
iv. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee;
v. Risk Management Committee
The composition details of all the Committees of the Board of Directors constituted by the Company have
been disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report forming an integral part of the Annual Report.
10. GENERAL BODY MEETINGS Annual General Meeting ("AGM")
During the financial year 2024-25, the AGM of the members of the Company was held on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM")
No EGMs of the members of the Company were held during the financial year under review.
11. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS RESPOSIBLITY & SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
A detailed report on the Company's performance, industry trends and other material changes with respect to the Company itself, it's subsidiary(ies) including step-down subsidiary(ies) is covered in the Management Discussion & Analysis, which has been provided in a separate section and forms part of the Annual Report.
The Company is committed to good corporate governance practices and endeavors to adhere to the standards set out by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI"). Your Company has complied with the Corporate Governance requirements specified under the Act and the SEBI LODR Regulations and a detailed Report on Corporate Governance in line with the requirements of the same, as amended from time to time, regarding the corporate governance practices followed by Company during the financial year under review together with a certificate regarding compliance of corporate governance conditions, obtained from the Practicing Company Secretary is annexed and marked as Annexure-2
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, as amended, the Company has provided the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report
(BRSR") detailing various initiatives of the Company in a separate section forms part of the Annual Report, which indicates the Company's performance against the principles of the 'National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct'. This would enable the members to have an insight into the environmental, social and governance initiatives of the Company.
12. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT During the financial year under review and from the end of the financial year to the date of this Board's Report, the following material changes have been occurred:
(a) On October 04, 2024, the Company has made an investment of ~? 2,050 mn adjusted for net working capital including cash, to acquire 100% share capital of "Innmar Tourism and Hotels Private Limited" by way of entering into the Share Purchase Agreement ("SPA") dated October 04, 2024 in respect of the said transaction. As a result, Innmar Tourism and Hotels Private Limited has became 100% wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
(b) The Company has infused funds to the tune of ? 20,50,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Twenty Crore Fifty Lakh only) in its wholly owned subsidiary,
namely, Duet India Hotels (Chennai OMR) Private Limited ("Duet Chennai OMR") on January 21, 2025, by way of subscribing upto 2,05,00,000 (Two Crores Five Lakh) equity shares of Duet Chennai OMR, having face value of? 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten only) on rights issue basis, where such funds were utilized by Duet Chennai OMR solely for the purposes of repayment of certain inter-corporate deposits. Also, the Company has granted unsecured loan facility of upto a maximum amount of ? 55,00,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Fifty-Five Crores Only) to Duet Chennai OMR in accordance with terms & conditions stipulated in the Loan Agreement executed between the Company and Duet Chennai OMR.
(c) On February 10, 2025, your Company sold out its 100% stake held in Duet Chennai OMR by entering into the SPA with Greenpark Hotels and Resorts Limited, and thus, Duet Chennai OMR shall cease to be a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company as on March 31,2025.
(d) Post financial year 2024-25, the Company has entered into the transaction(s) on April 24, 2025 with Reco Bellflower Private Limited, an affiliate of GIC Pte. Ltd., a leading global investment firm established in 1981 to secure Singapore's financial future ("GIC" or "Investor"), in respect of three wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company,
i.e. Ascent Hotels Private Limited ("Ascent"), SAMHI JV Business Hotels Private Limited ("SAMHI JV") and Innmar Tourism and Hotels Private Limited ("ITHPL") (collectively, the "Target Companies") pursuant to which the Investor has made/ will make a (i) primary investment and subscription of equity instruments in one or more tranches so as to hold 35% (thirty-five percent) of the equity share capital (on a fully-diluted basis) of Ascent and ITHPL; and (ii) primary investment and subscription of equity instruments in SAMHI JV along with the Company transferring the equity shares held by it in SAMHI JV to the Investor equivalent to -14% (approx, fourteen percent) of the equity share capital (on a fully-diluted basis) of SAMHI JV, to bring aggregate shareholding of the Investor in SAMHI JV through the secondary purchase and the primary infusion to 35% (thirty- five percent) of the equity share capital (on a fully- diluted basis) of SAMHI JV.
The said transaction enables both the parties to explore additional growth opportunities in the upscale and higher segment to grow the joint venture portfolio in a 65 - 35 ratio. In line with this objective and as part of the said Transaction, the Company and the Investor have entered into an arrangement with respect to future acquisitions of upscale hotels and for any divestment of other upscale hotels owned by the Company through entities other than the Target Companies.
(e) On May 14, 2025, i.e., post financial year 2024-25, the Company entered into the Share Purchase Agreement with one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, namely, Ascent Hotels Private Limited ("Ascent") and Vascon Engineers Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, having its registered office at Vascon Weikfield Chambers, Behind Hotel Novatel, Opposite Hyatt Hotel, Pune Nagar Road, Pune, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 411014 ("Vascon") to record the terms for investing the funds of the Company in Ascent, to the tune of ? 45,00,00,467/- (Indian Rupees Forty Five Crore Four Hundred and Sixty Seven only) by way of secondary acquisition of 67,26,394 (sixty seven lakh twenty six thousand three hundred and ninety four) equity shares from Vascon
(f) Further, the Company has subscribed to certain equity shares of Ascent each having a face value of ? 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten only) on rights issue basis, to the tune of ? 125,00,00,000/- (Indian
Rupees One Hundred and Twenty-Five Crore only) on May 14,2025.
No other material changes apart from the above, which could affect the financial position of the Company, occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to the date of this Board's Report.
13. ANNUAL RETURN
As provided under Section 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Act, read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, the Annual Return of the Company is available on the website of the Company at https://samhi. co.in/wp-content/upioads/2094/1 1 /Annuai-Return- FY-2023-24.pdf
14. STATUTORY AUDITORS
The Members of the Company at the 121h AGM held on December 22, 2022 had approved the re-appointment of M/s. BSR & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101248W/ W-100022), as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office for a term of 03 (three) consecutive years from the conclusion of the said AGM till the conclusion of the 151h AGM to be held in the financial year 2025-26. Accordingly, M/s. BSR & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, would be completing their second term as Statutory Auditors at the ensuing AGM of the Company.
The Board of Directors oftheCompanyat its meeting held on Thursday, July 03, 2025, considering the experience and expertise and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has proposed to the Members of the Company, the appointment of M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 001076N/ N500013), as Statutory Auditors of the Company in place of M/s. BSR & Co. LLP, the retiring Statutory Auditors, to hold office for a term of 05 (five) consecutive years from the conclusion of the 15th AGM till the conclusion of the 201h AGM, subject to the approval by the Shareholders at the ensuing AGM, on payment of such remuneration as may be mutually agreed upon between the Board of Directors and the Statutory Auditors, from time to time.
Pursuant to Section 139 of the Act read with the Rules framed thereunder, the Company has received written consent from M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP and a certificate that they satisfy the criteria provided under Section 141 of the Act and that the appointment,
if made, shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act read with Rules framed thereunder. As required under the SEBI LODR Regulations, M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP has confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of I CAL
The Report issued by the retiring Statutory Auditors on the audited financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,2025 along with its annexures, has been duly examined by the Board of Directors of the Company, which is self-explanatory and forms part of this Annual Report also.
The Auditor's Report on the audited financial statements for the financial year under review was Issued with an unmodified opinion.
15. EXPLANATIONS OR COMMENTS ON AUDITOR'S QUALIFICATION/ RESERVATION/ ADVERSE REMARK/ DISCLAIMER
There is no reservation or observation or qualification or adverse remark or disclaimer of Statutory Auditors in their Report. The relevant notes to accounts in their Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not require further explanation pursuant to Section 134(3)(f)(i). Further, no fraud has been reported by the auditors in their report.
16. SECRETARIAL AUDITORS, ANNUAL SECRETARIAL AUDIT AND SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT
In terms of Section 204(1) of the Act read with rule no. 9 of the Companies Appointment, and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A(1) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, your Company had appointed M/s T. Sharad & Associates, Company Secretaries ("Practicing Company Secretary") to conduct its secretarial audit for the financial year 2024-25.
The Company has obtained a Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2024-25 from him, forms part of this Board's Report as Annexure-3. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer. Also, the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 in accordance with Regulation 24A(2) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, was obtained from Practicing Company Secretary and was accordingly submitted to both the stock exchange(s),
i.e, BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, within the timeframe prescribed.
Pursuant to Regulation 24A(1) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, the Secretarial Audit Report of the Company's material unlisted Indian subsidiary(ies) for the financial year 2024-25 has also been obtained by the Company from Practicing Company Secretary and are annexed to this Directors' Report as Annexure-3A.
Further, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on Thursday, July 03, 2025 considering various factors such as industry experience, technical skills, audit quality reports, etc, has proposed to the Members of the Company, the appointment of M/s. T. Sharad & Associates, Company Secretaries (Firm Registration No.: UCN S2004DE845800 & Peer Review Certificate No. 1746/2022), as Secretarial Auditors of the Company in accordance with Regulation 24A of the SEBI LODR Regulations, as amended vide SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024, and in terms of the provisions of Section 204 of the Act, read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, to hold the office for a term of 05 (five) consecutive years commencing from the conclusion of 151h AGM till the conclusion of the 201h AGM, subject to the approval by the shareholders at the ensuing AGM, on payment of such remuneration as may be mutually agreed upon between the Board of Directors and the Secretarial Auditors, from time to time.
M/s. T. Sharad & Associates, given their consent to be appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company confirming that they do not incur any disqualification specified under SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD- PoD/CIR/P/2024/185 dated December 31, 2024 and that they shall not render any restricted services stated therein to the Company, its subsidiary company(ies) to ensure independence and avoid conflict of interest. In addition to the Secretarial Audit, M/s. T. Sharad & Associates shall provide such other services in the nature of certifications and other professional work, as approved by the Board of Directors.
17. ANNUAL BOARD EVALUATION
To comply with the provisions of Section 134(3)(p) of the Act read with rules made thereunder and Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, the Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance including that of its Committees (wherein the concerned director being evaluated did not participated).
Further, to comply with the provisions specified under Regulation 25(4) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, the Non-Executive and Independent Directors ("NEIDs") also evaluated the performance of the Non-Executive and Non-Independent Directors ("NENIDs"), Chairman and Board as a body at a separate meeting of the NEIDs held on March 24,2025.
18. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITOR'S UNDER SECTION 143(12) OF THE ACT
Pursuant to section 134(3)(ca), no incident of fraud has been reported by the Auditors of the Company under section 143(12) of the Act.
19. REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEE(S)/ PERSONNEL(S)
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the significant contribution made by all employee(s)/ personnel(s) for the continued growth of the business.
The statement including the details of employees as required to be furnished in accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel), Rules, 2014 are set out in Annexure-4 to this Board's Report.
The details pertaining to the remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in Annexure-5 to this Board's Report.
20. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Your Directors make the following statement in terms of Section 134(3)(c) & (5) of the Act, which is to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them:
a. that in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. that appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent have been made so as to give a true and fair view of the State of Affairs as at March 31,2025 and of the Profit of your Company for the financial year ended March 31,2025;
c. that proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act, for safeguarding the assets of your Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. that the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e. that the Directors have laid down Internal Financial Controls which were followed by the Company and that such Internal Financial Controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f. that the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
21. COST AUDITORS AND MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS AS PER SECTION 148(1) OF THE ACT READ WITH APPLICABLE RULES
The requirements of Cost Audit and maintenance of cost records as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act are not applicable for the business activities carried out by the Company.
22. TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVE
During the financial year 2024-25, no amount was transferred to the General Reserve.
23. DIVIDEND
Your directors do not recommend any dividend for the period under review.
24. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted/ renewed any deposits during the financial year under review. Further, no deposits remain unpaid or unclaimed as at the end of the financial year and there has been no default in repayment of deposits or payment of interest thereon during the financial year under review.
25. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals having an impact on the future operations of the Company or its going concern status.
26. LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company has complied with the provisions stipulated under section 186 of the Act read with relevant rules made thereunder, the details of investments made under section 186 of the Act also form part of the notes to the financial statements provided in this Annual Report.
Pursuant to Section 186(1 l)(a) of the Act, the services provided by your Company is covered under the definition of 'Infrastructure facilities' as given in Schedule VI (point 5) of the Act, and hence, the provisions of Section 186 of the Act with respect to Loans and Guarantees are not applicable on the Company.
27. CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All related party transactions pursuant to Section 188(1) of the Act that were entered into during the financial year were on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business. There were no materially significant related party transactions made by your Company with its Directors or other designated person(s) which might have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. All related party transactions during the financial year which were not in the ordinary course of business between the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary(ies) were approved by the Board.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 188 read with 134(3)(h) of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 23 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, the Report of the Board containing the particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties, as per Form AOC-2 is enclosed with this Board's Report as Annexure-6.
The Company is also complying with the provisions provided under Regulation 23(9) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, and accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions has been submitted on a half-yearly basis with the stock exchange(s), within the timelines prescribed.
28. POLICIES
? Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Company has in place a Nomination and Remuneration Policy which lays down the criteria for appointments, evaluation of performance of Directors and remuneration of Directors,
KMP, Senior Management Personnel and other employees. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is attached as Annexure-7 to this Board's Report, which is also available on the website of your Company at https://samhi.co.in/wp- content/uploads/? 0?4/0?/Nomi nation-and- Remuneration-Poiicy.pdf
? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy
The Company has in place CSR policy, formulated in terms of provision of section 135(4) of the Act read with rules framed thereunder, which is available on the website of your Company at https://samhi. co.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Corporate- Sociai-Responsibiiity-Poiicy.pdf
The annual report on CSR Activities for the financial year under review as required under Section 134 and 135 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is attached as Annexure-8 to this Board's Report.
? Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
Pursuant to Section 177(9) & (10) of the Act read with rules framed thereunder and the SEBI LODR Regulations, the Board of Directors of the Company has constituted a Vigil Mechanism/ Whistleblower Vigilance Policy setting out the mechanism available to employees and directors to address genuine concerns and grievance they may have relating to the violation of the code or otherwise in relation to the legality, ethics, honesty or integrity of any actions being undertaken by other persons engaged with the Company in any capacity.
The Company has uploaded its Vigil Mechanism/ Whistleblower Vigilance Policy on its website https://samhi.co.in/wp-content/ uploads/2024/08/Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf
? Constitution of the Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Pursuant to the provisions of the Sexual Plarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, your Company has formulated a policy to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at
workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment, which has been circulated to all the employees. This policy shall also be applicable to all the subsidiaries including step-down subsidiaries of your Company.
The Company has an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at corporate level and individual hotels which are being managed by international operator, i.e., Marriott, have also constituted their respective ICCs. As on March 31, 2025, the ICC at corporate level consisted of the following members:
i. Ms. Anamika Chandola, Presiding Officer
ii. Ms. Ritu Singh, Member
iii. Ms. Iram Naaz Anand, Member
iv. Mr. Rajat Mehra, Member
v. Mr. Amitabh Neehar, External Member (representing Aware Citizen Foundation)
Post financial year, the above-said constitution of ICC has revised with effect from June 05, 2025, due to the retirement of certain member(s) and induction of new member(s) in the manner as follows:
Retired Officials
Officials inducted
Ms. Ritu Singh
Ms. Tanya Chakravarty
Accordingly, the ICC has been re-constituted as follows:
i. Ms. Tanya Chakravarty, Presiding Officer
ii. Ms. Anamika Chandola, Member
Your Company had carried out an awareness/ orientation programme for ICC members as well as for the employees to explain them how to recognize, prevent and report sexual harassment. The employees have also been imparted with the requisite training to sensitize them with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 read with relevant rules made thereunder.
The Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy of the Company is made available on the website of Company https://samhi.co.in/wp-confenf/ u pioads/20 25/05/Anti-Sexuai-Harassment- Poiicy-1.pdf
Your directors have been informed that the ICC has not received any complaints of sexual harassment during the financial year under review.
? Risk Management Policy
An effective Risk Assessment process is the cornerstone of any effective safety management system. In turn a Safety Statement is a description of the organization's manner of securing safety and records in detail the risk assessments carried out.
The Company recognizes the importance of risk management and has formed a risk management committee pursuant to the requirements of the Act and Regulation 21 of the SEBI LODR Regulations and has also developed a comprehensive Risk Management Policy, which seeks to minimize risks in the activities of the Company. This Policy shall also be applied/ implemented to all the subsidiary(ies) of your Company. The periodical update on the risk assessment detailing the internal and external risks, management practices and mitigation plan is presented to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors of the Company for their review.
There are no risks which in the opinion of the Board threaten the existence of the Company. The Company has uploaded its Risk Management Policy on its website https://samhi.co.in/wp- content/uploads/2024/02/Risk-Management- Policy.pdf
? Dividend Distribution Policy
As per Regulation 43A of the SEBI LODR Regulations, as amended from time to time, the Dividend Distribution Policy is available on the Company's website at https://samhi.co.in/ wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SHPL-Dividend- Distribution-Policy.pdf
29. ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS RELATED TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company conducts its internal audit within the parameters of regulatory framework which is well commensurate with the size, scale and complexity
of operations. The internal controls have evolved, installed, reviewed, and upgraded periodically.
M/s. Ernst and Young LLP ('EY) acts as the Internal Auditor(s) of the Company to conduct internal audit covering all areas of operations. The Audit Committee reviews the performance of the audit and gives recommendations to the Management, as may be necessary/ considered appropriate.
30. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information required under Section 134(3) (m) of the Act, read with rules made thereof, is annexed hereto as Annexure-9 and forms an integral part of this Board's Report.
31. DOWNSTREAM INVESTMENTS
The Company being a foreign owned or controlled company has complied with the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 ("FEMA") read with the Foreign Exchange Management (Non- Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 ("NDI Rules") for the downstream investment made in its Indian subsidiary(ies).
32. SHARE CAPITAL STRUCTURE
(a) Authorized Share Capital
The Authorized Share Capital of your Company as on March 31, 2025 stands at ? 25,00,00,000 (Indian Rupees Twenty-Five Crores only) divided into 25,00,00,000 (Twenty-Five Crore) equity shares of 11/- (Indian Rupee One) each.
(b) Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital
The issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025 is ? 22,12,06,154/- (Indian Rupees Twenty-Two Crore Twelve Lakh Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Four only), divided into 22,12,06,154 (Twenty-Two Crore Twelve Lakh Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Four) equity shares of t 1/- (Indian Rupee One) each.
During the financial year under review and from the end of the financial year to the date of this Board's Report, the eligible employee(s) has exercised the stock options granted to them and accordingly, the ESOPs were allotted to them with the approval of the Board of the Company. The details of the
allotment of 11,99,659 equity shares made by the Company are given hereunder:
S. Date of No. allotment
Brief Details
No. of equity shares
1. May 14, 2024
ESOPs
46,141
2. March 18, 2025
allotment upon exercise of options granted
1,153,518
Total
1,199,659
(c) Sweat Equity Shares
No sweat equity shares were issued during the financial year. Thus, the disclosure as per Rule 8(13) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 is not applicable.
(d) Buy-back of securities
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the financial year under review.
(e) Bonus Shares
No bonus shares were issued during the financial year under review.
(f) Shares with differential voting rights
The Company has not issued any shares with differential voting rights during the financial year under review.
(g) Transfer and Transmission of Securities
During the financial year 2024-25, no transfer or transmission of securities took place.
(h) Employee Stock Option Plan ("ESOP Scheme")
Your Company has formulated an ESOP scheme, namely, Employee Stock Option Plan 2023 - I (the "ESOP Scheme")
The ESOP Scheme was approved pursuant to a Board resolution dated March 09, 2023 and Shareholders' resolution dated March 11, 2023. The ESOP Scheme is in compliance with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ("SEBI (SBEBSE) Regulations"). Under the ESOP Scheme, an aggregate of 5,477,860 stock options were granted to eligible employees, with each option being exercisable to receive one Equity Share. Out of 5,477,860 stock
options granted, 11,99,659 (Eleven Lakhs Ninety Nine Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Nine) stock options have been exercised/ vested during the financial year under review and from the end of financial year to the date of this Board's Report.
A certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of the Company that the scheme has been implemented in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 13 of the SEBI (SBEBSE) Regulations will be placed at the ensuing Annual General Meeting for inspection by shareholders of the Company.
The applicable disclosures as stipulated under Rule 12 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 with regard to Employee's Stock Option Plan of the Company are given herein below and the information required under Regulation 14 of the SEBI (SBEBSE) Regulations is available at the Company's website https://samhi.co.in/
Pursuant to Rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 the following details of the ESOP Scheme are annexed and marked as Annexure-10
33. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the financial year under review, the Company has complied with the 'Secretarial Standards on Board and General Meetings' issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
34. CORPORATE INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (IBC)
During the financial year under review, there were no proceedings that were filed by the Company or against the Company, which are pending under the IBC, as amended, before the National Company Law Tribunal or other Courts.
35. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF Not Applicable.
36. UTILIZATION OF PROCEEDS OF IPO
Pursuant to Regulation 32 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, the details of utilization of proceeds of IPO including deviation or variation, if any, for the financial year under review, is given herein below:
Particulars of Allotment
Shares Issued
Amount Raised (in ?)
Amount Utilized (in ?)
Deviation(s) or Variation(s) in the use of proceeds of issue, if any
Allotment under IPO
Total of 10,87,38,095 equity shares (including Offer for Sale) of face value of t 1/- each at an Offer price of 1125 per equity share (including a share premium of t 125 per equity share)
Fresh issue of 95,238,095 Equity Shares aggregating to t 1,200 crore and offer for sale of 13,500,000 Equity Shares aggregating to ? 170.10 crore by the Selling Shareholders
1,142.07
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There is no deviation or variation in the use of proceeds of IPO as on March 31, 2025 as the entire amount had been utilized.
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37. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors take this opportunity of recording their appreciation for the active support and help extended by the Company's Investors, Bankers and Employees and all other partners.
The Board also takes this opportunity to express its deep gratitude for the continued co-operation and support received from its valued shareholders.
For and on behalf of
SAMHI HOTELS LIMITED
Sd/-
Ashish Jakhanwala
Chairman, Managing Director & CEO
0-4/ 4009, Vasant Kunj,
New Delhi-110070
DIN:03304345
Date: July 03, 2025
Place: Gurugram