Chalet Hotels shareholders approve ₹1 dividend, debt issuance at AGM
- Shareholders approved final dividend of ₹1 per share for FY26 with 100% votes in favour
- Special resolution for private placement of debt securities passed with 100% support
- Re-appointment of director Ravi Raheja received 98.62% votes in favour, 1.38% against
- Appointment of independent director Gautam Mehra approved with 98.80% votes in favour

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Chalet Hotels shareholders approved a final dividend of ₹1 per equity share for FY26 during the company’s 41st annual general meeting held on September 21, 2026. The meeting, conducted via video conference, also saw the approval of a special resolution to raise funds through the private placement of debt securities.
Members further ratified the appointment of Mr. Gautam Mehra as an independent director and re-appointed Mr. Ravi Raheja as a director retiring by rotation. The detailed scrutinizer’s report, issued by MMJB & Associates LLP on September 22, 2026, confirmed that all items of business were passed with the requisite majority.
Key Resolutions Passed
The following resolutions were approved by members:
- Adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26 ended March 31, 2026.
- Approval of the final dividend of ₹1 per equity share for FY25-26.
- Authorization to raise capital via issue of debt securities on a private placement basis.
- Appointment of Mr. Gautam Mehra as an independent director.
- Re-appointment of Mr. Ravi Raheja as a director retiring by rotation.
- Ratification of remuneration payable to the cost auditor.
Voting Results Summary
The voting results indicate strong shareholder support for key financial and governance matters. Dissent was primarily observed in the re-appointment of directors, particularly among institutional investors.
| Resolution | Type | Votes in Favour (%) | Votes Against (%) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption of Standalone FS | Ordinary | 100.00 | 0.00 | Passed |
| Adoption of Consolidated FS | Ordinary | 100.00 | 0.00 | Passed |
| Final Dividend (₹1/share) | Ordinary | 100.00 | 0.00 | Passed |
| Re-appointment of Ravi Raheja | Ordinary | 98.62 | 1.38 | Passed |
| Ratification of Cost Auditor | Ordinary | 100.00 | 0.00 | Passed |
| Issue of Debt Securities | Special | 100.00 | 0.00 | Passed |
| Appointment of Gautam Mehra | Special | 98.80 | 1.20 | Passed |
Meeting Proceedings
Mr. Hetal Gandhi, Chairman of the Meeting, noted that Ms. Radhika Piramal and Mr. Arthur DeHaast, independent directors, were absent due to prior commitments. The quorum was present, and representatives of statutory auditors, secretarial auditors, and scrutinizers participated via video conference.
Ms. Christabelle Baptista, Company Secretary, informed members that remote e-voting commenced on September 18, 2026, and concluded on September 20, 2026. The facility remained open for 15 minutes post-meeting conclusion. A total of 46,546 shareholders were on record as of the cut-off date, September 15, 2026.
Auditor Observations
The Chairman stated that there were no qualifications, observations, or comments from statutory or secretarial auditors in their reports for the year ended March 31, 2026, except for an emphasis of matter by the statutory auditors. The detailed scrutinizer’s report was made available on the company’s website and NSDL’s e-voting portal.
Historical Stock Returns for Chalet Hotels
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.74% | +0.27% | -4.35% | +6.16% | -15.16% | +232.86% |
How will the proceeds from the private placement of debt securities be allocated across Chalet Hotels' existing and upcoming hospitality projects?
What specific capital expenditure plans or expansion targets in the Indian hospitality sector are driving the need for this new debt financing?
How might the 1.38% dissent on Mr. Ravi Raheja's re-appointment influence future governance decisions or institutional investor sentiment?


































