Kamat Hotels shareholders approve ESOP 2026 and director re-appointments
- Kamat Hotels held its 39th AGM on September 26, 2026, approving key governance resolutions.
- Shareholders voted in favour of the new Employee Stock Option Scheme 2026 with 99.9995% support.
- Dr. Vithal V. Kamat was re-appointed as director, receiving 99.9995% votes in favour.
- Mr. Vilas R. Koranne was approved to continue as Independent Director beyond age 75.
- The company added over 650 operational keys during the year as part of its expansion strategy.

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Kamat Hotels (India) Limited held its 39th Annual General Meeting on September 26, 2026, via video conferencing. The meeting focused on adopting financial statements for FY26 and approving significant governance resolutions.
Shareholders passed an ordinary resolution to adopt both standalone and consolidated audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. Dr. Vithal V. Kamat, Executive Chairman and Managing Director, was re-appointed as a director under ordinary business items.
Key Resolutions Passed
The members approved several special business items, including the introduction of a new employee incentive structure and the continuation of a senior independent director:
- Employee Stock Option Scheme 2026: Approval of the new ESOP scheme for employees of the company.
- Subsidiary ESOPs: Approval to grant employee stock options to employees of subsidiary companies under the Kamat Hotels (India) Limited – Employee Stock Option Scheme 2026.
- Director Continuation: Approval for Mr. Vilas R. Koranne to continue as a Non-Executive Independent Director beyond the age of 75 years.
Voting Results
The company has submitted the consolidated scrutinizer's report detailing the voting outcomes for all six agenda items. All resolutions were passed with the requisite majority, reflecting strong shareholder support for the proposed measures.
| Resolution | Type | Votes in Favour (%) | Votes Against (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt Standalone Financials FY26 | Ordinary | 99.9995 | 0.0005 |
| Adopt Consolidated Financials FY26 | Ordinary | 99.9995 | 0.0005 |
| Re-appoint Dr. Vithal V. Kamat | Ordinary | 99.9995 | 0.0005 |
| Approve ESOP Scheme 2026 | Special | 99.9995 | 0.0005 |
| Approve Subsidiary ESOPs | Special | 99.9995 | 0.0005 |
| Continue Mr. Vilas R. Koranne (>75 yrs) | Special | 99.9809 | 0.0191 |
Operational Highlights
During his address, Dr. Kamat highlighted the company's expansion strategy. He noted that the company entered new potential markets, resulting in the addition of 650+ new operational keys to its total inventory. The Chairman emphasized that the Kamat brand continues to build trust, warmth, and excellence in the hospitality sector.
Meeting Proceedings
The meeting commenced at 11:30 am and concluded at 12:22 pm. Mr. Nikhil Singh, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, welcomed members and briefed them on participation details. Dr. Kamat chaired the proceedings, except for Item No. 3, where Mr. Ajit Naik acted as Chairman.
E-voting results, along with the Scrutinizer’s Report, were intimated to the stock exchanges and published on the company website within two working days from the conclusion of the AGM.
Historical Stock Returns for Kamat Hotels
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.09% | -0.19% | +21.03% | +47.99% | -14.45% | 0.0% |
How will the dilution from the new ESOP schemes impact Kamat Hotels' earnings per share and capital structure in the coming fiscal years?
What specific occupancy and revenue-per-available-room (RevPAR) improvements are expected from the 650+ newly added operational keys?
Will the extension of Mr. Vilas R. Koranne's directorship beyond age 75 influence institutional investor sentiment regarding board independence standards?


































