Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Ltd (544080)
Latest quarterly results (Q1 FY27)
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, Sayaji Hotels' revenue was ₹26.5 Cr (+11.6% year on year, -10.4% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹1.6 Cr (-11.7% year on year); the operating margin was 17.9%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹26.5 | +11.6% | -10.4% |
| Operating profit | ₹4.8 | -9.0% | +10.6% |
| Net profit | ₹1.6 | -11.7% | +777.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 5.19 | -11.7% | +779.7% |
| Operating margin | 17.9% | — | — |
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Limited has received an order dated 22nd August 2026 from the Collector (Excise), District Indore, suspending its Hotel Bar (FL-3) Licence until the revocation of an FSSAI suspension order or 31st March 2027. However, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh (Indore Bench) granted an interim stay on 22nd August 2026 against the underlying FSSAI order dated 21st August 2026. The company has apprised the Excise Department of the High Court's stay order to seek relief. Exact financial impact from the disruption is currently not quantified by the management against its TTM revenue base of Rs 109 Cr.
- District Excise Department issued order suspending Hotel Bar (FL-3) licence until FSSAI revocation or 31st March, 2027
- Underlying FSSAI suspension order was issued on 21st August, 2026
- High Court of Madhya Pradesh (Indore Bench) granted a stay on the FSSAI order on 22nd August, 2026
- Financial impact on operations is currently not ascertainable with certainty
Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Ltd received an order dated August 21, 2026, from the Office of Food Safety Administration, Indore, directing a partial suspension of the FSSAI license for its flagship Sayaji Hotel-Indore unit. The action followed an inspection conducted on August 20, 2026, where certain regulatory observations were raised. The company stated that the financial impact is currently not ascertainable with certainty and has moved the Madhya Pradesh High Court for relief. As the Indore unit is the primary revenue-generating asset contributing to TTM revenue of Rs 109 Cr, operational curbs on food & beverage services pose an operational risk.
- FSSAI inspection conducted at Sayaji Hotel-Indore unit on 20th August 2026
- Office of Food Safety Administration issued order on 21st August 2026 for partial suspension of FSSAI license
- Company filed a Writ Petition before the MP High Court, Indore Bench in response to the order
- Monetary and operational impact is currently not ascertainable with certainty
Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Ltd received an order dated August 21, 2026, from the Food Safety Administration, Indore, directing the partial suspension of its FSSAI licence for the Sayaji Hotel-Indore property. This follows an inspection conducted on August 20, 2026, where certain observations were noted. Sayaji Hotel Indore is the company's core operational asset generating the bulk of its ₹109 Cr TTM revenue. The company stated that the operational and financial impact is not ascertainable with certainty at present and that it is taking legal and corrective steps.
- FSSAI inspection conducted on 20th August 2026 at Sayaji Hotel-Indore
- Office of Food Safety Administration issued order on 21st August 2026 directing partial suspension of FSSAI licence
- Financial and operational impact currently not ascertainable with certainty
- Order received by the company after trading hours on 21st August 2026
Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Limited announced that shareholders have approved the appointment of M/s DMJ & Partners, Company Secretaries, as the company's Secretarial Auditor at the 8th Annual General Meeting held on August 21, 2026. The appointment is for a term of 5 consecutive years, spanning from the conclusion of the 8th AGM until the conclusion of the 13th AGM. The filing complies with Regulation 24A of SEBI LODR Regulations and carries no direct financial or operational impact.
- Appointed M/s DMJ & Partners as Secretarial Auditor for a 5-year consecutive term
- Shareholder approval secured at the 8th Annual General Meeting held on 21st August, 2026
- Term effective from the conclusion of the 8th AGM until the 13th AGM
Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Limited announced that its shareholders approved the appointment of M/s. DMJ & Partners, Company Secretaries, as the Secretarial Auditor at its 8th Annual General Meeting held on August 21, 2026. The appointment is for a period of 5 consecutive years, spanning from the conclusion of the 8th AGM until the conclusion of the 13th AGM. This filing complies with Regulation 24A and Regulation 30 of the SEBI LODR Regulations.
- Appointed M/s DMJ & Partners as Secretarial Auditor for a 5-year tenure
- Tenure spans from the conclusion of the 8th AGM to the conclusion of the 13th AGM
- Shareholder approval granted at the AGM held on August 21, 2026
Century 21 Officespace Private Limited, a promoter group entity of Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Limited, disclosed the open market sale of 8,163 equity shares on August 17, 2026. The transaction represents 0.27% of the company's total equity share capital. Following the sale, the promoter entity's holding decreased marginally from 30.34% (9,24,433 shares) to 30.07% (9,16,270 shares). The total paid-up equity capital remains unchanged at 30,46,605 equity shares of Rs 10 each.
- Promoter entity sold 8,163 shares representing 0.27% of total voting capital on August 17, 2026
- Pre-sale promoter holding stood at 9,24,433 shares (30.34%)
- Post-sale promoter holding reduced to 9,16,270 shares (30.07%)
- Sale was conducted via open market transaction
- Total equity share capital of the company stands at 30,46,605 shares (Rs 3,04,66,050)
Promoter entity Century 21 Officespace Private Limited disclosed the open market sale of 8,163 equity shares of Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Limited on August 17, 2026. The transaction represents 0.27% of the total equity share capital of the company. Following this transaction, Century 21 Officespace's stake reduced from 30.34% (9,24,433 shares) to 30.07% (9,16,270 shares). Overall promoter group ownership continues to remain dominant at over 79%.
- Promoter entity sold 8,163 equity shares representing 0.27% of total voting capital
- Holding decreased from 30.34% (9,24,433 shares) to 30.07% (9,16,270 shares)
- Disposal was executed via open market on August 17, 2026
- Company total share capital stands unchanged at 30,46,605 equity shares (face value Rs 10)
Promoter entity Century 21 Officespace Private Limited disclosed the open market sale of 8,163 equity shares of Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Limited on August 17, 2026. The transaction represents 0.27% of the company's total voting capital. Following the transaction, Century 21 Officespace's holding reduced marginally from 30.34% (9,24,433 shares) to 30.07% (9,16,270 shares). Total promoter group ownership continues to remain dominant at ~79.5%.
- Promoter Century 21 Officespace sold 8,163 equity shares representing 0.27% equity stake via open market.
- The transaction was executed on 17th August, 2026.
- Holding reduced from 9,24,433 shares (30.34%) to 9,16,270 shares (30.07%).
- Total voting capital of the company stands unchanged at 30,46,605 equity shares.
Promoter group entity Century 21 Officespace Private Limited has sold 17,498 equity shares, representing a 0.57% stake, in Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Ltd via open market transactions on August 18, 2026. Following this sale, Century 21's shareholding in the company decreased from 30.07% (9,16,270 shares) to 29.50% (8,98,772 shares). The total equity base of the company remains unchanged at 30,46,605 shares.
- Promoter entity Century 21 Officespace sold 17,498 shares (0.57% stake)
- Holding reduced from 30.07% (9,16,270 shares) to 29.50% (8,98,772 shares)
- Transaction conducted via open market sale on August 18, 2026
- Total equity capital stands at 30,46,605 shares of Rs 10 face value
Century 21 Officespace Private Limited, part of the promoter group of Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Limited, disclosed the sale of 17,498 equity shares (0.57% of total voting capital) via the open market on August 18, 2026. Following this disposal, its shareholding in the company decreased from 9,16,270 shares (30.07%) to 8,98,772 shares (29.50%). Total promoter holding in the company stood at approximately 79.52% as of June 2026, which remains well above majority control.
- Sold 17,498 equity shares representing 0.57% of total equity share capital
- Pre-sale holding: 9,16,270 shares (30.07%)
- Post-sale holding: 8,98,772 shares (29.50%)
- Transaction conducted in the open market on August 18, 2026
Century 21 Officespace Private Limited, belonging to the promoter group of Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Limited, sold 8,163 equity shares representing 0.27% of total voting capital on August 17, 2026, through open market transactions. Following the disposal, the entity's holding marginally reduced from 30.34% (9,24,433 shares) to 30.07% (9,16,270 shares). The total paid-up equity base remains unchanged at 30,46,605 shares of Rs 10 each (Rs 3.05 Cr). The aggregate promoter holding continues to remain high at near 79-80%.
- Promoter entity Century 21 Officespace sold 8,163 shares (0.27% stake) via open market on August 17, 2026
- Entity holding trimmed from 30.34% (9,24,433 shares) to 30.07% (9,16,270 shares)
- Total paid-up voting equity capital remains at 30,46,605 shares (Rs 3,04,66,050)
Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Ltd has dispatched physical letters to shareholders whose email addresses are not registered, providing them with the web link to the FY2025-26 Annual Report. The company's 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for August 21, 2026, at 11:30 AM via video conferencing. The cut-off date for identifying these shareholders was July 28, 2026. This is a procedural regulatory filing following the completion of the financial year where the company reported a TTM revenue of Rs 107 Cr.
- 8th Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 21, 2026, at 11:30 AM
- Cut-off date for dispatching letters to unregistered shareholders was July 28, 2026
- Annual Report for FY 2025-26 is now accessible via the company's website
- Company reported TTM Revenue of Rs 107 Cr and PAT of Rs 8 Cr for FY26
Sayaji Hotels (Indore) has released its FY26 Annual Report, reporting stagnant revenue of ‑107 cr and a 27% decline in PAT to ‑8 cr. The company's primary growth lever is the upcoming 240-room 'Altara' hotel on the Indore Bypass, which will more than double its existing capacity of 214 rooms. Despite maintaining a high occupancy rate of 85%, operating margins compressed from 24% to 22% during the year. The 8th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2026.
- FY26 Revenue stood at ‑107 cr, showing marginal growth from ‑106 cr in FY25
- Net Profit decreased to ‑8.0 cr in FY26 from ‑11.0 cr in the previous year
- Upcoming Altara project will add 240 rooms, representing a 112% increase over current 214-room capacity
- Maintained high occupancy levels of 85% with Average Room Rates (ARR) between ‑5,500 and ‑6,000
- Debt remains elevated at ‑132 cr, resulting in a high Debt-to-Equity ratio of 1.89
Sayaji Hotels (Indore) has scheduled its 8th Annual General Meeting for August 21, 2026. The primary agenda item is a proposal to increase the company's borrowing limit to ₹250 Crores, which is nearly double its current debt of ₹132 Crores. This financial headroom is intended to support the operationalization of the 240-room Amber Hotel and Convention Centre in H2 FY26. Additionally, the company is seeking to appoint Mohammed Yusuf Abdul Razak Dhanani as a Non-Executive Director.
- Proposed increase in borrowing limits to ₹250 Crores under Section 180(1)(c).
- Current debt stands at ₹132 Crores, making the new limit ~1.9x current debt levels.
- 8th AGM scheduled for August 21, 2026, via Video Conferencing.
- Appointment of Mohammed Yusuf Abdul Razak Dhanani (72) as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director.
- Secretarial Auditor appointment proposed for a 5-year term (FY27-FY31).
Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Ltd has announced the resignation of Mr. Aaditya Kasera from the position of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. The resignation was tendered on July 29, 2026, and will be effective from the close of business hours on August 29, 2026. The departure is attributed to the individual's desire to pursue other career opportunities. This is a routine administrative change for the company, which currently has a market capitalization of ₹405 Cr and TTM revenue of ₹107 Cr.
- Resignation letter submitted by Mr. Aaditya Kasera on July 29, 2026
- Effective date of cessation set for August 29, 2026
- Company maintains a TTM revenue of ₹107 Cr and OPM of 22.2%
- The transition occurs ahead of the planned H2 FY26 launch of the 240-room Amber Hotel
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue increased 9.76% YoY to INR 106.13 Cr in FY25 from INR 96.70 Cr in FY24, driven primarily by stable operations in the hospitality segment.
Geographic Revenue Split
100% of revenue is derived from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where the company operates two properties: Sayaji Hotel Indore and Sayaji Amber Garden.
Profitability Margins
Operating profit margin improved significantly from 13.62% in FY24 to 18.13% in FY25. Net profit margin also increased from 7.47% to 10.00% over the same period.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA grew 30.80% YoY to INR 26.26 Cr in FY25 from INR 20.08 Cr in FY24, representing an EBITDA margin of approximately 24.74%.
Capital Expenditure
The company is undertaking an INR 180 Cr project to set up the 240-room Amber Hotel and Convention Centre in Indore, with approximately 20% completion as of March 2025.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CRISIL BBB/Stable rating reaffirmed for bank loan facilities, which were enhanced from INR 50 Cr to INR 125 Cr to fund the Amber Hotel project.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Primary operational inputs include food, beverages, and consumables, though specific percentage splits of total costs are not disclosed.
Capacity Expansion
Current capacity includes 214 rooms at Sayaji Hotel Indore plus the Amber Garden event space. Planned expansion includes a 240-room hotel (Amber Hotel) expected to be operational by H2 FY26.
Raw Material Costs
Rising operational costs for food and labor are noted as challenges, though the company improved inventory management to mitigate impacts.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Maintained a high occupancy rate of 85% over the last two fiscals with an average room rent (ARR) between INR 5,500 and INR 6,000.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
12-15%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through the operationalization of the new 240-room Amber Hotel and Convention Centre in H2 FY26, which is expected to significantly increase the scale of operations and revenue.
Products & Services
4-star and 5-star hotel rooms, banquet halls, convention centers, and food and beverage services.
Brand Portfolio
Sayaji, Effotel, and Enrise.
New Products/Services
Amber Hotel and Convention Centre (240 rooms) is the primary new service launch expected to contribute to revenue from FY26 onwards.
Market Expansion
Focus remains on consolidating the position in Indore, a key Tier-II hospitality hub, through the Amber Hotel project.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The Indian hospitality sector grew 12-15% in FY25, driven by domestic tourism and a 10% rise in foreign tourist arrivals; the market is expected to reach US$ 52 billion by FY27.
Competitive Landscape
Faces competition from other large corporate hotel entities and alternative accommodation models like vacation rentals.
Competitive Moat
Brand equity of the 'Sayaji' group (30+ years) and promoters' extensive experience provide a competitive advantage in the Indore market.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to India's GDP growth, projected at 6.8% for FY26, which drives business travel and MICE demand.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward premium and mid-market segments and increased demand for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events.
Geopolitical Risks
Geopolitical uncertainties and a strong US dollar are noted as factors tempering international inbound travel to the Asia-Pacific region.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to pollution norms, food safety standards, and hospitality licensing requirements.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Project implementation risk for the INR 180 Cr Amber Hotel (currently 20% complete) and demand risk for the new capacity in a concentrated market.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of revenue is concentrated in Indore, making the company highly vulnerable to regional economic downturns.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Focus on digital transformation through electronic payments and improved internal control systems to mitigate operational risks.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Debtors turnover ratio was 30.65 times in FY25, indicating healthy receivables management.