IHCL Honoured with Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Excellence in Ethical and ESG-Driven Hospitality

IHCL Wins Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Ethical Business Practices

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has been honoured with the 38th Jamnalal Bajaj Award 2025–2026 in the Fair Business Practices category (Service Enterprises – Large), reinforcing its leadership in ethical governance within the hospitality sector.

The recognition highlights IHCL’s long-standing commitment to transparent, accountable, and responsible business conduct, embedded across its operations and stakeholder engagements.

Leadership Perspective on Governance

Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, emphasised that ethics and governance remain central to the company’s long-term value creation. He noted that IHCL’s ESG+ framework, Paathya, has institutionalised fair and responsible practices across the organisation, positioning it as a benchmark in ethical hospitality.

ESG+ Framework Driving Responsible Growth

IHCL’s ESG+ framework, Paathya, underpins its governance approach, integrating sustainability, transparency, and accountability into business operations. The framework enables the company to align business growth with environmental responsibility, employee engagement, and stakeholder trust.

The award acknowledges IHCL’s ability to balance commercial performance with ethical and sustainable practices, a critical differentiator in today’s hospitality landscape.

About the Jamnalal Bajaj Award

The Jamnalal Bajaj Awards are presented by the Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP), established in 1966 by prominent Indian industrialists including J.R.D. Tata, Ramkrishna Bajaj, Ashok Birla, Arvind Mafatlal, S.P. Godrej, Harish Mahindra, and Naval Tata.

The awards evaluate organisations on key parameters such as customer satisfaction, employee welfare, environmental responsibility, and corporate social responsibility, promoting trust between businesses and consumers.

Industry Significance

IHCL’s recognition underscores a broader shift in the hospitality industry towards governance-led growth and ESG-driven strategies. As sustainability and ethical practices become central to brand positioning, IHCL continues to set benchmarks for responsible hospitality in India.