Speciality Restaurants Limited has submitted its Annual Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, ahead of its Twenty Seventh Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 11, 2026. The report reflects steady topline momentum, with consolidated revenue from operations growing 9.22% to ₹476.47 crore from ₹436.25 crore in the previous year, while consolidated profit after tax was ₹20.72 crore after absorbing an exceptional employee-benefit charge of ₹3.34 crore arising from the new labour codes.

Financial Performance

The following table summarises the key standalone and consolidated financial results for FY26 (figures in ₹ million):

On a standalone basis, total income rose 9.08% to ₹4,712.93 million from ₹4,320.50 million in the previous year. Standalone EBITDA amounted to ₹1,013.52 million, representing 21.5% of total income, compared with ₹895.44 million or 20.7% of total income in the prior year. Standalone revenue growth of 9.82% was led by same-store sales growth of 2.4%, and the gross margin for FY26 improved to approximately 71% from 70% in the previous year. The third quarter recorded the company's highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹134.84 crore.

Standalone Financial Position (₹ in Lakhs)

Dividend and Record Date

The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹1/- per equity share of face value ₹10 each (10%) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholders' approval at the ensuing AGM. The record date for determining entitlement to the dividend has been fixed as Friday, September 4, 2026. If declared, the dividend will be paid on or after September 14, 2026, subject to deduction of tax at source. The total outflow towards dividend on equity shares would be ₹4.83 crore, representing a dividend pay-out of 21% of standalone profits.

Network and Brand Portfolio

As of March 31, 2026, Speciality Restaurants operated a network of 121 restaurants and confectioneries, including franchised units, spanning fine dining, casual dining, cloud kitchens, and confectionery formats. During FY26, the company opened nine new restaurants. The brand portfolio is summarised below:

Delivery represented 27.74% of relevant standalone sales in FY26, while dine-in remained the larger channel. The company also operates Asia Kitchen by Mainland China outlets in Dubai (Burjuman and Deira City Centre) and in the Mall of Oman (Muscat), as well as Chourangi in London under a joint venture.

Leadership and Governance

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 19, 2026 appointed Mr. Avik Chatterjee as Chief Executive Officer of the company with effect from June 1, 2026. He joined the company in 2015 as Head of Innovation and New Formats and was inducted to the Board in 2020. The Board comprises 10 directors, including 5 independent directors, 4 executive directors, and 1 non-executive director. The Board met seven times during FY26. The company's paid-up equity share capital stood at ₹4,823.57 lakhs, comprising 4,82,35,657 equity shares of ₹10 each. CRISIL Rating Limited reaffirmed its outlook "CRISIL A-/Stable" on bank facilities of ₹4.90 crore.

AGM and Shareholder Information

The Twenty Seventh Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026 at 4.00 p.m. (IST) through video conferencing. Remote e-voting will be available from September 8, 2026 (9:00 a.m.) to September 10, 2026 (5:00 p.m.). The Annual Report for FY26 has been dispatched electronically to members whose email addresses are registered, in compliance with applicable MCA Circulars and SEBI Listing Regulations.

CSR and Sustainability

The company's CSR obligation for FY26 was ₹53,72,352/-. Of this, ₹5,00,000/- was contributed towards a new CSR project 'Child Development Centre', and the balance unspent amount of ₹48,72,352/- was transferred to the SRL Unspent CSR Account on April 24, 2026. The company's total energy consumption from non-renewable sources was 98,398 GJ in FY26 against 90,708 GJ in FY25, with total waste generated at 1,175.83 metric tonnes.

Speciality Restaurants Limited has released the audio recording of its earnings conference call for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 (Q1FY27). The call was conducted on August 11, 2026, at 4.00 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST) to present the company's financial results for the period. Investors and stakeholders can access the recording directly via the company’s official website, ensuring transparency and timely dissemination of financial information.

The submission of the audio recording is a procedural requirement under Regulation 30(6) read with Part A of Schedule III of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This regulation mandates listed entities to provide recordings of investor interactions related to financial results. The company notified the market about the scheduled call through a separate letter dated August 5, 2026.

Regulatory Compliance Details

The company has formally intimated both major stock exchanges regarding the availability of the recording. The communication was addressed to the General Manager of Listing Operations at BSE Limited and the Vice President of the Listing Compliance Department at the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The filings confirm that the recording is now on record with the exchanges.

The document was signed by Avinash Kinhikar, Company Secretary & Legal Head of Speciality Restaurants Limited. The digital signature timestamp indicates the filing was executed on August 11, 2026, at 17:56:54 IST. The registered office of the company remains at 'Uniworth House', 3A, Gurusaday Road, Kolkata.

Accessing the Recording

Investors seeking to review the management commentary can download or stream the audio file from the designated link on the company’s website. The direct URL provided for the Q1FY27 recording is https://speciality.co.in/pdf/pdf_4/Meeting-Conference-Call-Transcripts/Q1FY27rec.mp3 . This ensures that all shareholders have equal access to the detailed discussion surrounding the quarterly performance metrics.