Grand Continent Hotels confirms no encumbrance on promoter shares for FY ended March 31, 2026

Grand Continent Hotels Ltd. confirmed that its promoters have not created any encumbrance on the equity shares held by them during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The disclosure ensures that the shareholding structure remains free from pledges or charges, which is critical for shareholder confidence and regulatory compliance.

The declaration was submitted by Vidya Ramesh, a promoter, on behalf of the other promoters and members of the promoter group. The communication was addressed to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011.

Regulatory Compliance

The filing is a mandatory disclosure under SEBI regulations, requiring promoters to confirm the status of their shareholdings annually. The regulation mandates that any encumbrance, whether direct or indirect, must be reported to the stock exchanges to ensure transparency.

Key Details of the Disclosure

Detail	Information
Regulation	Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 2011
Financial Year	Year ended March 31, 2026
Encumbrance Status	No encumbrance created
Submitting Promoter	Vidya Ramesh

The company requested the exchange to take the confirmation on record. This affirmation provides assurance to investors regarding the unencumbered status of the promoter's holdings for the specified period.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-3.88%	-11.20%	-0.99%	-29.66%	-28.55%	+7.55%

Grand Continent Hotels Limited announced its financial results for the half-year and year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a significant surge in operational scale and profitability, driven by strategic expansion across India, the USA, and the UAE. For the full year FY26, the company recorded a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹1,240.81 lakh, representing a 16.6% increase compared to the previous year.

Key Financial Highlights (Consolidated)

The company demonstrated robust growth across all major financial metrics during the fiscal year. Total income for FY26 stood at ₹14,300.55 lakh, a 95.3% rise from ₹7,323.77 lakh in FY25. Adjusted EBITDA for the year grew by 41.3% to reach ₹2,796.46 lakh. However, Earnings Per Share (EPS) declined by 13.1% to ₹4.98.

Particulars (in ₹ Lakhs)	FY26	FY25	YoY Growth
Total Income	14,300.55	7,323.77	95.3%
Adjusted EBITDA#	2,796.46	1,979.63	41.3%
PAT	1,240.81	1,063.80	16.6%
EPS (₹)	4.98	5.73	(13.1%)

The second half of the fiscal year (H2 FY26) witnessed even stronger momentum, with total income increasing 108% to ₹8,581.60 lakh. PAT for H2 FY26 jumped 128.7% to ₹1,009.51 lakh.

Particulars (in ₹ Lakhs)	H2 FY26	H2 FY25	YoY Growth
Total Income	8,581.60	4,137.44	108%
Adjusted EBITDA#	2,147.70	909.67	136.1%
PAT	1,009.51	441.41	128.7%
EPS (₹)	4.05	2.38	70.2%

#Adjusted EBITDA For Ineligible GST Input Credit

Operational Expansion

Grand Continent Hotels significantly expanded its footprint during FY26, growing its portfolio to 31 hotels with over 1,850 keys across three countries. The company operationalized its first overseas properties in the USA, adding three hotels with 367 keys, and entered the Dubai market through a franchise arrangement. In India, the company added five new properties, including its first luxury hotel in Udaipur and entry into the Delhi NCR market.

Management Commentary

Mr. Ramesh Siva, Founder & MD, highlighted that H2 FY26 operating revenue reached ₹84.83 crore, a 108% increase over the previous year. He noted that while GST regime changes impacted margins in H2 FY26, governance measures are in place to mitigate this in FY27. The company remains focused on an asset-light growth model, targeting 3,000 keys by FY28 through own brand expansion and management contracts.