Royal Orchid Hotels Limited has declared a final dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The payout is subject to shareholder approval at the company’s 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The Board of Directors approved the dividend in its meeting held on August 11, 2026. The record date for determining eligibility is August 28, 2026, with payment scheduled on or after September 27, 2026, pending AGM ratification.

AGM Agenda and Director Reappointments

The 40th AGM will be conducted via Video Conferencing or Other Audio Visual Means on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 4:30 pm. Shareholders will vote on ordinary business items, including the adoption of standalone and consolidated audited financial statements for FY26.

Key governance resolutions include:

• Reappointment of Mrs. Sunita Baljee (DIN: 00080737), who retires by rotation and offers herself for reappointment as a Non-Executive Director. She holds a 1.60% stake in the company.
• Reappointment of Mr. Venkata Ramana Murthy Pinisetti (DIN: 03483544) as an Independent Director for a second term from October 9, 2026, to October 8, 2028. This requires approval via a special resolution.

Mr. Pinisetti brings extensive experience in human resources and organizational development, having served at CXO levels with Fortune 500 companies including The Coca-Cola Company and Indian Hotels (TATA Group). He currently serves as an Independent Director at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited and Automotive Axles Limited.

Voting Logistics and Record Dates

Remote e-voting through Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) begins on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 9:00 am and concludes on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Only shareholders registered as of the cut-off date, Saturday, September 19, 2026, are eligible to vote.

Shareholders attending the virtual meeting can cast votes electronically during the session if they have not already voted remotely. The facility is provided by CDSL, with Mr. Pradeep B Kulkarni appointed as the scrutinizer for the voting process.

Document Access and Green Initiative

The Notice of the AGM and the Annual Report for FY26 are available on the company’s investor relations page. In line with green initiatives, physical copies are dispatched only to members without registered email IDs. Shareholders holding physical shares or those who acquired shares after electronic dispatch but before the cut-off date can obtain login credentials as per the instructions in the AGM notice.

Grievances related to e-voting should be directed to CDSL’s helpdesk. The company encourages all members to update their email addresses with depository participants to facilitate electronic communication.

Royal Orchid Hotels has initiated the process to obtain a discotheque license for its Bengaluru property.

License application details

The company has begun the formal licensing process required to operate a discotheque at its Bengaluru property. The move reflects an effort to expand the entertainment and hospitality offerings available at the location.

The discotheque license application represents a business development step for the Bengaluru property. Obtaining such a license typically involves regulatory approvals from relevant local and state authorities, though the specific timeline or regulatory bodies involved have not been disclosed in the available information.