Kamat Hotels approves ESOP 2026 and director re-appointment at 39th AGM
- Kamat Hotels approved the Employee Stock Option Scheme 2026 for employees and subsidiaries
- Dr. Vithal V. Kamat was re-appointed as Executive Chairman and Managing Director
- The company added 650+ new operational keys to its inventory during FY26
- Shareholders adopted audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26

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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.
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 scheduled to be 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.61% | +8.06% | +4.95% | +47.74% | -25.98% | +364.05% |
How will the addition of 650+ new operational keys impact Kamat Hotels' occupancy rates and RevPAR in the upcoming fiscal year?
What specific dilution effects are projected for existing shareholders following the implementation of the new Employee Stock Option Scheme 2026?
Which geographic markets were identified as 'new potential' areas, and what is the estimated capital expenditure required to sustain this expansion?


































