Kamat Hotels (India) delivered remarkable financial performance in the June 2026 quarter, with consolidated net profit surging 131% to ₹9.69 crore compared to ₹4.23 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. According to the latest financial results approved by the Board on August 11, 2026, this represents a substantial improvement in the company's bottom-line performance during the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The divergence between standalone profit growth of 25% and consolidated profit growth of 131% highlights improved performance in subsidiary entities during the quarter, with the absence of exceptional items in the current quarter contributing to cleaner profit figures.
The company's sales revenue increased 9.7% to ₹90.54 crore in Q1 FY2026, up from ₹82.65 crore in the same period last year. As reported in the latest financial results, this revenue growth demonstrates the company's ability to expand its business operations and maintain steady demand for its hospitality services during the quarter. Standalone revenue from operations grew 4.2% to ₹58.53 crore, showing steady performance across the group's core operations.
EBITDA rose significantly to ₹24.6 crore from ₹18.1 crore, with the EBITDA margin expanding substantially to 27.17% from 22% in the corresponding period last year. According to the latest financial data, this margin expansion indicates enhanced operational efficiency and better cost management during the quarter. The improved EBITDA performance underscores improved operational efficiency and cost management amid a recovering travel sector.
Profit before depreciation and tax (PBDT) increased 53% to ₹21.24 crore from ₹13.88 crore in the previous year's corresponding quarter. As reported in the latest results, profit before tax (PBT) rose 82% to ₹13.58 crore from ₹7.45 crore in Q1 FY2025. Basic earnings per share (EPS) for the consolidated entity were ₹3.19, compared to ₹1.39 in the previous year's quarter, demonstrating strong operational performance across all profitability metrics. Total expenses amounted to ₹79.44 crore, including employee benefits of ₹22.02 crore and finance costs of ₹5.86 crore.
The Board approved the 'Kamat Hotels (India) Limited – Employee Stock Option Scheme 2026' (ESOS 2026), subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 26, 2026 via Video Conferencing. The scheme allows grants of up to 8,84,500 options to eligible employees and subsidiaries, with the exercise price determined by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee at face value, not exceeding the market price on the grant date. M/s. Kirtane & Pandit LLP was reappointed as Internal Auditor for FY2026-27, and the Board recommended continuing Mr. Vilas Ramchandra Koranne as a Non-Executive Independent Director beyond the age of 75, pending special resolution approval.
