Kamat Hotels announced the opening of IRA by Orchid in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, on June 19, 2026. The new property features 50 well-appointed rooms across Deluxe, Executive, and Suite categories, operating under a leased model to strengthen the company's presence in the state.

Strategically located in ISCON Mega City, the hotel offers access to Bhavnagar Airport, railway stations, and commercial centres. The facility includes a multi-cuisine all-day dining restaurant, 24-hour in-room dining, a full-service gym, and five versatile banquet and meeting venues accommodating up to 500 guests.

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Dr. Vithal Venketesh Kamat, Executive Chairman & Managing Director of Kamat Hotels (India) Ltd., stated that the opening reflects confidence in the potential of emerging Indian cities. He highlighted Bhavnagar's industrial base and cultural richness as key drivers for the market.

Mr. Vishal Vithal Kamat, Executive Director, added that the hotel is positioned to cater to business, leisure, and pilgrimage travellers. He noted the property's balance of comfort, convenience, and sustainability for guests visiting the heart of Saurashtra.

Kamat Hotels (India) Limited confirmed that none of its promoters or members of the promoter group have encumbered their shares during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This declaration ensures that the shareholding structure remains free from pledges or charges, providing stability to the company's ownership base. The disclosure was submitted to the stock exchanges on April 07, 2026, in compliance with regulatory requirements.

The filing was made pursuant to Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. Dr. Vithal V. Kamat, Promoter and Executive Chairman & Managing Director, provided the confirmation on behalf of himself and other promoters, the promoter group, and persons acting in concert. The document was digitally signed and submitted to the Listing Departments of BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

The disclosure explicitly states that no shares held directly or indirectly by the promoters were subject to any encumbrance throughout FY26. This includes shares held by individual promoters as well as entities within the promoter group. The confirmation covers all specified entities listed in the annexure to the filing.

The following table details the promoters and promoter group entities covered under this declaration:

The submission was formally addressed to the exchanges by Nikhil Singh, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Kamat Hotels (India) Limited. The letter requested the exchanges to place the disclosure on record.