Aruna Hotels has scheduled its 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 25, 2026, at 10:00 am. The meeting will be conducted via Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means to approve FY26 results and transact special business regarding board appointments.

Key Dates for Shareholders

The record date for determining eligibility to vote electronically is September 18, 2026. The book closure period runs from September 19, 2026 to September 25, 2026, inclusive of both days.

E-voting will commence on September 22, 2026, at 9:00 am and conclude on September 24, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

FY26 Financial Performance

Shareholders will consider the adoption of the Standalone Audited Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a profit after tax of ₹80.90 lakh, compared to ₹103.41 lakh in the previous year. Revenue from operations stood at ₹2,510.36 lakh, up from ₹2,367.12 lakh in FY25.

The Board’s report highlights that the company has successfully commenced hospitality operations under the brand “Pharos Hotels.” The improvement in pre-tax profit to ₹315.77 lakh from ₹16.18 lakh in the prior year reflects focused efforts towards operational stabilization and prudent cost management.

Special Business: Board Appointments

The AGM will seek shareholder approval for two key resolutions:

1. Re-appointment of Managing Director: Shareholders will vote on the re-appointment of Mr. Radhaswamy Venkateswaran as Managing Director for a term of five consecutive years, effective from March 10, 2027, to March 9, 2032. His consolidated remuneration is proposed at ₹28,350 per month.
2. Appointment of Independent Director: The appointment of Mr. M. Irulappan as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a five-year term, effective from August 12, 2026, will be considered. He was initially appointed as an Additional Director in August 2026.

Additionally, Mr. R. Muralidharan retires by rotation at the meeting and offers himself for re-appointment as a Director.

What the Numbers Show

While net profit declined 21.8% YoY, the company’s pre-tax profit surged nearly 1,850% to ₹315.77 lakh. This divergence is driven by a significant increase in tax expenses, which rose to ₹234.90 lakh in FY26 compared to a tax benefit of ₹87.23 lakh in FY25. The substantial tax charge reflects the normalization of deferred tax liabilities and current tax provisions on higher operating profits, indicating that the underlying operational improvement was more pronounced than the bottom-line figure suggests.

Aruna Hotels Limited reported a net profit of ₹80.90 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹103.40 lakh in the previous year. Total income from operations for the year increased to ₹2,510.36 lakh from ₹2,367.12 lakh in FY25. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a net loss of ₹218.34 lakh, while total income from operations stood at ₹623.16 lakh.

The standalone audited financial results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on May 27, 2026. The Statutory Auditors have expressed an unmodified audit opinion with respect to the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.

Financial Performance

The company's earnings per share (EPS) for the year ended March 31, 2026, stood at ₹0.24 on a basic and diluted basis, down from ₹0.29 in the previous year. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the EPS was ₹0.16. The equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹3,390.00 lakh during the period.

Key Financial Metrics

The detailed financial results are available on the websites of the BSE and the company.