Indian Stocks That Offer Shareholder Perks: Discounts, Vouchers, and More

Shubham Kumar

18 Jan 2026 — 2 min read

Investing in the stock market is traditionally associated with dividends, capital appreciation, and portfolio growth. But some Indian companies are offering an extra reason to invest: real-world perks like hotel stay discounts, food vouchers, and retail coupons. For retail investors looking to mix fun with finance, these shareholder benefits offer a unique value proposition.

Why Do Companies Offer Shareholder Perks?

These perks serve multiple purposes: strengthening brand loyalty, rewarding long-term shareholders, and converting investors into brand evangelists. In sectors like hospitality, retail, and consumer goods, where customer engagement is crucial, these benefits build a bridge between a company’s financial and consumer ecosystem.

Companies Offering Shareholder Perks

Here’s a list of Indian publicly listed companies that currently offer tangible shareholder perks. Most of them require just a single share to be eligible.

Company	Type of Perk	Brands Covered	Min. Holding	How to Claim
Indian Hotels (Taj)	Hotel stay and dining discount	Taj, Vivanta, Ginger	≥1 share	Digital vouchers issued annually
ITC Ltd	Hotel discounts	ITC Hotels, Fortune Hotels	≥1 share	Booklets or coupons sent to shareholders
Jubilant FoodWorks	Food vouchers	Domino's Pizza	≥1 share	Sent to registered shareholders
Restaurant Brands Asia	Food discount	Burger King	≥1 share	50% dine-in vouchers issued yearly
Bata India	Retail discount	Footwear products	≥1 share	Email/post voucher issued annually
Raymond Ltd	Retail discount	Clothing & lifestyle brands	≥1 share	Coupons worth up to ₹5,000 sent yearly
Relaxo Footwear	Product discount	Flite, Sparx, Bahamas	≥1 share	30% off coupon distributed to shareholders
Metro Brands	Retail discount	Metro, Mochi, Crocs	≥1 share	15% off coupon sent annually
Titan Co Ltd	Product discount	Titan, Tanishq, Fastrack	≥1 share	10% discount post-AGM via email
Trident Ltd	Product discount	Towels, bedsheets, rugs	≥1 share	25% off coupon on their e-commerce site
Hawkins Cookers	Product discount	Pressure cookers & cookware	≥1 share	20-25% off for limited period yearly
Ugar Sugar	Free product	Packaged sugar	≥1 share	1kg sugar gift with annual report

How to Avail These Benefits

To access these perks:

Hold at least one share of the company in your Demat account.
Be a shareholder on the record date, often around the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Ensure your contact details and KYC are updated with your broker so that physical or digital vouchers can reach you.
Monitor investor communications, as perks are usually announced via email, circulars, or on investor relations pages.

Trends and Sector Insights

The companies offering perks largely belong to consumer-facing sectors:

Hospitality: Taj (Indian Hotels), ITC Hotels, and ITDC offer generous discounts.
Food and Beverage: Domino’s (Jubilant FoodWorks) and Burger King (RBA) offer annual vouchers.
Retail and Lifestyle: Bata, Raymond, Titan, Relaxo, and Metro issue seasonal coupons.
FMCG and Home Goods: Trident and Hawkins focus on direct product discounts.

These perks are not replacements for solid financial performance but act as a "thank you" to loyal shareholders. While not common practice in India yet, the model is slowly growing as brands recognize the cross-over between customer and shareholder.

Conclusion

Shareholder perks offer a small but delightful bonus for investors who also use the company’s products. While you shouldn't buy a stock just for a free burger or discounted hotel stay, these benefits can make your investment journey more engaging. As the Indian market matures, more brands may adopt this strategy to differentiate themselves and deepen investor relationships.