Viceroy Hotels has released the audio recording of its post-earnings conference call for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The call, held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, provides management commentary on the company’s performance during the period. This disclosure ensures transparency and allows stakeholders to review the detailed discussion regarding operational and financial outcomes.

The release of the audio file is pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Viceroy Hotels Limited submitted the notification to both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on August 4, 2026. The filing confirms that the audio recording is hosted on the company’s official website for public access.

Key Details of the Filing

C. Siva Kumar Reddy, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, signed the communication. He holds membership number ACS 72022 with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. The filing was digitally signed and timestamped on August 4, 2026, at 14:24:06 IST.

Accessing the Recording

Investors and analysts can access the audio recording directly via the link provided in the exchange filing. The file is named "04.08.2026_Audio Recording.mp3" and is hosted on the Viceroy Hotels website. This direct access mechanism aligns with regulatory requirements for timely and equitable information dissemination.

What the Numbers Show

While this specific filing does not disclose financial metrics such as revenue or net profit, it serves as a procedural confirmation that the earnings discussion has been recorded and made available. The absence of specific figures in this notice indicates that the primary financial data was likely communicated during the live call or in a separate results announcement. Stakeholders are advised to listen to the recording for management’s perspective on the quarter’s performance.

Viceroy Hotels reported a standalone net profit of ₹115.37 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a turnaround from the net loss of ₹302.30 lakh recorded in the same period last year. Revenue from operations rose 29% year-on-year to ₹3,273.92 lakh, driven by increased occupancy and operational efficiency in its hoteliering segment. Adding to the positive momentum, the company's EBITDA stood at ₹115 million versus ₹37 million in the year-ago period, with EBITDA margin expanding significantly to 25.61% from 14.78%. The Board of Directors, meeting on July 31, 2026, also approved a significant capital raise through a rights issue to address regulatory compliance gaps regarding public shareholding.

The financial results were reviewed by statutory auditors MSKC & Associates LLP under Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Board also scheduled the company's 61st Annual General Meeting for September 10, 2026, and appointed M/s. S.S. Reddy & Associates as the scrutiniser. Consolidated results showed a net profit of ₹144.86 lakh, compared to a loss of ₹302.30 lakh in Q1FY26, with consolidated revenue reaching ₹4,490.19 lakh.

Financial Performance

The company's standalone revenue from operations grew to ₹3,273.92 lakh in Q1FY27, up from ₹2,536.95 lakh in Q1FY26. Total income stood at ₹3,593.00 lakh, including other income of ₹319.08 lakh. Total expenses were ₹3,483.43 lakh, with employee benefits accounting for ₹663.16 lakh and finance costs at ₹436.60 lakh. Profit before tax improved to ₹109.57 lakh from ₹38.01 lakh in the prior year quarter. Deferred tax income of ₹5.80 lakh contributed to the final net profit figure.

Consolidated revenue reached ₹4,490.19 lakh, a significant increase from ₹2,536.95 lakh in Q1FY26, although consolidated results for Q1FY26 do not include the subsidiary SLN Terminus Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, making direct comparisons less straightforward. Consolidated profit before tax was ₹137.68 lakh.

Rights Issue for MPS Compliance

A key strategic development is the Board's approval on June 29, 2026, to raise funds through a rights issue. The move aims to meet the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) requirement of 25% mandated under Rule 19(2)(b) and 19A of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957, and Regulation 38 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015. Currently, the company's public shareholding stands at 15.89%, while promoter holding is 84.11%. The proposed rights issue seeks to raise up to ₹1,070 crore (Rs. 10,700 lakhs) from existing equity shareholders.

What the Numbers Show

The shift from a net loss to a net profit, combined with a sharp expansion in EBITDA margin to 25.61% from 14.78%, indicates improved operational leverage and stronger core business performance. However, finance costs jumped to ₹436.60 lakh from ₹100.56 lakh in Q1FY26, suggesting higher debt servicing costs or new borrowings, possibly linked to expansion or refinancing. The growth in other income (₹319.08 lakh vs ₹108.36 lakh) also provided a buffer, highlighting that non-operating items continue to play a material role in the bottom line.