Royal Orchid Hotels has launched Regenta, Bhadohi, a new hotel property in Uttar Pradesh, through its subsidiary Regenta Hotels Private Limited. The launch strengthens the group's presence in high-potential emerging urban centres.

The property is located in Bhadohi, widely known as the Carpet City of India. It is designed to cater to both business and leisure travellers seeking contemporary comfort and local cultural connectivity. The hotel offers strategic access to key regional hubs, positioning itself as a preferred choice for discerning guests in the region.

Strategic location and connectivity

Regenta, Bhadohi is situated approximately 1 km from Bhadohi Railway Station and 42 km from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi. This proximity ensures seamless access for corporate and leisure guests traveling to or from the city's business hubs and surrounding destinations.

The design integrates modern amenities with details inspired by the intricate patterns and craftsmanship for which Bhadohi is renowned. The interiors feature soft textures and balanced settings to create a welcoming environment.

Property highlights and amenities

The hotel features thoughtfully designed rooms and versatile spaces suitable for various events. Key facilities include:

• All-day dining restaurant serving diverse cuisines
• Bar for informal gatherings and relaxed evenings
• Versatile indoor venues for meetings and conferences
• Open lawns for outdoor events and celebrations
• High-speed Wi-Fi and elegant workspaces
• 24-hour guest amenities

Management commentary

Chander K. Baljee, CMD, Royal Orchid Hotels, stated that the presence of Regenta, Bhadohi is an important step in the company's continued expansion across high-potential destinations in India. He noted that Bhadohi offers a rich heritage of craftsmanship combined with growing business activity.

Keshav Baljee, Executive Director, added that the launch reflects a focused approach to growing in emerging urban centres that combine strong local character with rising demand for quality hospitality. The property aligns with the evolving expectations of today's travellers by offering thoughtfully designed rooms and welcoming dining experiences.

Royal Orchid Hotels Limited has disclosed the detailed voting results for its 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 26, 2026. The disclosure reveals a significant divergence between promoter and public institutional shareholder votes, particularly regarding the adoption of FY26 financial statements and director reappointments.

The meeting, conducted via video conferencing, saw shareholders adopt the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26. While the resolutions passed with requisite majorities, the breakdown of votes highlights distinct patterns in shareholder sentiment across different categories.

Key resolutions passed

Shareholders voted on four agenda items, all requiring ordinary or special resolutions. The key outcomes included:

• Adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26.
• Declaration of a final dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share.
• Reappointment of Sunita Baljee as director retiring by rotation.
• Reappointment of Venkata Ramana Murthy Pinisetti as Independent Director for a second term via special resolution.

Voting results breakdown

The scrutinizer, Pradeep B Kulkarni of V Sreedharan & Associates, reported that the remote e-voting period ran from September 23 to September 25, 2026. Votes were unblocked on September 26, 2026. The detailed voting tally for each resolution is as follows:

The dividend resolution received near-unanimous support from valid votes cast, while the other three resolutions secured approximately 93.67% in favour.

Category-wise voting analysis

The newly disclosed data provides a granular view of how different shareholder categories voted. Promoters and promoter group members held 17,569,881 shares and voted unanimously in favour of all four resolutions. In contrast, public institutions, holding 2,678,158 shares, showed substantial dissent on non-dividend items.

For Resolution 1 (Adoption of Financials), public institutions cast 1,193,595 votes against, representing 96.05% of their polled votes. Similarly, for Resolutions 3 and 4 (Director Reappointments), public institutions voted against with 96.05% of their polled votes. Public non-institutional shareholders largely supported all resolutions, with over 99% of their polled votes in favour across all items.

Audit qualification highlighted

The Statutory Auditor’s Report contained one audit qualification. Amit Jaiswal, Chief Financial Officer, briefed members on the nature of this qualification during the proceedings. The Chairman, Chander K. Baljee, stated that the requisite quorum was present and that all Directors and Auditors attended the meeting.

What the numbers show

The voting data reveals a clear split between promoter alignment and institutional skepticism. Promoters, who hold approximately 64% of the total shares (17.57 million out of 27.42 million), voted unanimously for all resolutions. However, public institutions, despite holding a smaller stake of roughly 9.8%, contributed nearly all the dissenting votes. Specifically, institutions voted against the adoption of financials and director reappointments with over 96% of their participating votes. This suggests that while the resolutions passed comfortably due to promoter backing, there is significant unease among institutional investors regarding the company's governance or financial reporting standards, likely linked to the noted audit qualification.

Voting and scrutiny process

Pradeep B Kulkarni, Practicing Company Secretary, was appointed as the Scrutinizer to conduct the remote e-voting process and voting at the AGM. The Scrutinizer’s Report and consolidated voting results have now been uploaded to the company’s website and stock exchange platforms. The electronic data and relevant records relating to the e-voting remain in the safe custody of the scrutinizer until handed over to the Company Secretary.