Aruna Hotels Ltd

Aruna Hotels Limited — Trading Window will remain closed from October 01, 2026 till the expiry of 48 hours after the declaration of unaudited standalone financial results of the company for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026.

AGM details

• AGM held on 25 September 2026 via VC/OAVM.
• Record date: 18 September 2026; shareholders on record: 25,831.

Key resolutions

• Ordinary: Adoption of audited financial statements for year ended 31 March 2026.
• Ordinary: Re-appointment of Director by rotation (R. Muralidharan).
• Special: Re-appointment of Managing Director for five-year term.
• Special: Appointment of Independent Director Mr. Irulappan for five-year term.

Voting results

• All four resolutions passed; about 98.93% in favour, 1.07% against.
• Total votes polled: ~21.88 million (64.56% of outstanding shares).

Director changes

• MD re-appointment approved for five years.
• Independent Director appointment approved for five years.
• Director by rotation re-appointment approved.

Auditor status

• No change to auditors disclosed.

AGM details

• AGM held on 25 September 2026 at 10:00 IST via VC/OAVM.
• 44 members attended; quorum maintained throughout.
• Chair: Independent Director presided over the meeting.
• e-voting open 22–24 September 2026; results to be announced within 2 working days.
• Meeting concluded at 10:20 IST.

Key resolutions

• Ordinary: Adopt standalone audited financial statements for the year.
• Ordinary: Re-appoint director retiring by rotation.
• Special: Re-appoint Managing Director for a five-year term.
• Special: Appoint Non-Executive Independent Director.

Voting status

• Voting results to be announced within two working days.

Financial highlights

• Revenue from operations: Rs 2510.36 Lakhs.
• Total income: Rs 3911.30 Lakhs.
• PAT: Rs 80.90 Lakhs.
• PBT: Rs 315.77 Lakhs.
• EPS: Rs 0.24.
• Dividend declared: Not declared.

Capital structure & liquidity

• Equity share capital: Rs 33.90 Crore.
• Long-term borrowings: Rs 11,843.77 Lakhs.
• Loans from related parties: Secured Rs 5,003.44 Lakhs; Unsecured Rs 6,583.33 Lakhs.
• Current ratio: 0.45.
• Debt-equity ratio: 6.53.

Operational performance

• Pharos Hotels brand commenced hospitality operations.
• Rooms revenue: Rs 1,313.86 Lakhs; F&B: Rs 809.34.
• Laundry: Rs 12.25 Lakhs; Lease rental: Rs 362.54 Lakhs.
• Total operating revenue: Rs 2,510.36 Lakhs.
• Outlook: occupancy and ADR improving; efficiency focus.

Governance & controls

• Statutory auditors: Venkat & Rangaa LLP (till 2030).
• Internal auditors: GSPU & Associates.
• Secretarial auditors: B. Prabhakar.
• Board: six directors; new independent M. Irulappan appointed Aug 2026.
• Audit Committee met 5 times; governance certificates issued.

Related party transactions

• Related parties include promoter group entities; ordinary-course transactions.
• Total related-party loans outstanding: Rs 5,003.44 Lakhs LT; Rs 6,583.33 Lakhs UT.
• Interest waived by related parties: Rs 1,390.41 Lakhs.
• Redemption of preference shares: Rs 26.00 Lakhs to IEPF.

Audit & compliance

• Auditors’ report: no qualifications.
• Internal controls: adequate and operating.
• Directors’ independence declarations obtained; secretarial audit with minor observations.
• SEBI governance: governance report attached; MD-CFO certificate submitted.

Shareholding & liquidity

• Dematerialisation: 91.66% of shares as at 31 Mar 2026.
• Top holders: Gay Travels 24.27%; Subasri Realty 18.73%.
• Listed on BSE; scrip code 500016.

People & operations

• Total employees: 134; on-roll 14; contract 107; temporary 13.
• Management focus: improve customer experience, direct bookings, revenue management, energy efficiency.

AGM book closure and voting dates

• Book closure: 19 September 2026 to 25 September 2026 (inclusive)
• Record date for e-voting: 18 September 2026
• E-voting window: 22 September 2026 09:00 to 24 September 2026 17:00
• Date of AGM: 25 September 2026 at 10:00 IST (VC/OAVM)
• Security type: Equity shares
• Purpose: Annual General Meeting

Independent director appointment

• Appointment of Mr. M. Irulappan as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) for five years from 12 Aug 2026.
• Subject to shareholder approval.
• Profile: 64-year-old with B.Sc Chemistry and IIMM postgrad.
• 38 years in chemical, pharmaceutical, and petroleum industries.
• Formerly at Indra Chemicals, S.M. Pharmaceuticals, CPCL.
• Not related to any director on the Board.
• Not debarred by SEBI or other authorities.

MD re-appointment

• Re-appointment of Mr. R. Venkateswaran as Managing Director for a second five-year term from March 10, 2027.
• Subject to shareholders' approval.
• Profile: Marketing and advertising experience with media industry contributions.
• Not related to any Directors on the Board.