Advani Hotels & Resorts conducts 39th AGM on September 22, 2026
- Advani Hotels & Resorts held its 39th AGM on September 22, 2026 via video conferencing, with 54 members in attendance
- The AGM noted two interim dividends for FY2025-26: ₹1/- per equity share (50%) paid January 23, 2026, and ₹0.80 per equity share (40%) paid May 23, 2026
- Mr. Haresh G. Advani (DIN: 00001358) was re-appointed as director retiring by rotation
- Mr. Prahlad S. Advani (DIN: 06943762) was re-appointed as Whole-Time Director and CEO for five years from August 1, 2027 to July 31, 2032, with remuneration also approved
- Voting results were to be declared within 2 working days from the conclusion of the meeting

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Advani Hotels & Resorts (India) Limited held its 39th Annual General Meeting on September 22, 2026, via Video Conferencing and Other Audio-Visual Means, with the meeting commencing at 2:00 pm and concluding at 3:18 pm.
The registered office at 18A & 18B, Jolly Maker Chambers – II, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021 was deemed the venue for the meeting. A total of 54 members attended through VC/OAVM. Remote e-voting was facilitated through National Securities Depository Limited, with the window open from September 19, 2026 (9:00 hrs.) to September 21, 2026 (17:00 hrs.), and members present at the AGM were also provided an opportunity to vote during and up to 15 minutes after the meeting's conclusion.
Attendees at the meeting
The following directors, key managerial personnel, and other representatives were present at the 39th AGM:
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Mr. Sunder G. Advani | Chairman & Managing Director |
| Mr. Haresh Advani | Executive Director |
| Mr. Prahlad Advani | Whole-Time Director & CEO |
| Mr. Anil Harish | Independent Director; Chairman of Audit Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee |
| Mr. Satyan Israni | Independent Director |
| Mr. Vinay Chauhan | Independent Director |
| Mrs. Menaka Advani | Non-Executive Director; Chairperson of Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and CSR Committee |
| Mrs. Nina Advani | Non-Executive Director |
| Mr. Milind Nigam | Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
| Mr. Ajay G. Vichare | Chief Financial Officer |
Statutory Auditors M/s. J. G. Verma & Associates, Chartered Accountants, and Secretarial Auditors M/s. BNP & Associates, Company Secretaries, were also represented at the meeting.
Business transacted at the AGM
Five agenda items were transacted at the 39th AGM. The ordinary business comprised three resolutions, while the special business covered two resolutions relating to the re-appointment and remuneration of the Whole-Time Director and CEO.
| Item | Description | Resolution type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adoption of audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, along with Directors' and Auditors' reports | Ordinary |
| 2 | Noting of interim dividends paid for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 | Ordinary |
| 3 | Re-appointment of Mr. Haresh G. Advani (DIN: 00001358) as director retiring by rotation | Ordinary |
| 4 | Re-appointment of Mr. Prahlad S. Advani (DIN: 06943762) as Whole-Time Director and CEO for five years from August 1, 2027 to July 31, 2032 | Ordinary |
| 5 | Approval of remuneration payable to Mr. Prahlad S. Advani (DIN: 06943762) as Whole-Time Director and CEO for five years from August 1, 2027 to July 31, 2032 | Ordinary |
Interim dividends noted
The AGM noted two interim dividends paid for the financial year ended March 31, 2026:
- 1st interim dividend of ₹1/- per equity share, representing 50% of the paid-up equity share capital, paid on January 23, 2026
- 2nd interim dividend of ₹0.80 per equity share, representing 40% of the paid-up equity share capital, paid on May 23, 2026
Chairmanship and member queries
Mr. Sunder G. Advani chaired the meeting and briefed members on the Company's progress and achievements during FY2025-26. For agenda items 4 and 5, Mr. Sunder G. Advani vacated the chair given his interest in those items, and Mr. Anil Harish, Independent Director, chaired those proceedings. Following the conclusion of agenda item 5, Mr. Sunder G. Advani re-occupied the chair and responded to queries raised by members during the meeting and received via email.
The consolidated results of remote e-voting and e-voting during and within 15 minutes from the conclusion of the AGM were to be declared within 2 working days from the meeting's conclusion, and made available on the Company's website, the NSDL website, and communicated to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Advani Hotels & Resorts
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.57% | +0.15% | -3.14% | -7.11% | -19.69% | +10.08% |
How will the five-year extension of CEO Prahlad Advani's tenure until 2032 influence the company's long-term capital expenditure and expansion strategy?
What specific growth targets or operational milestones were outlined by the Chairman for the upcoming fiscal year following the adoption of FY2025-26 results?
Given the interim dividends totaling ₹1.80 per share, how does this payout ratio compare to industry peers and what are the implications for future free cash flow retention?


































