Royal Orchid Hotels Limited announced audited financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026 and declared a 25 per cent dividend following board approval. The company, one of India’s fastest growing hospitality groups with 120 hotels nationwide, reported resilient performance driven by strategic portfolio expansion, improved operational efficiencies and robust demand across business and leisure markets. The board attributed results to steady revenue expansion and disciplined cost management. On a consolidated basis for FY26 total income rose to Rs 4.0643 billion (bn) from Rs 3.4318 bn in the prior year, while EBITDA crossed the Rs 1 bn benchmark and stood at Rs 1.1063 bn. Consolidated earnings per share were Rs 11.74 for the year. For the fourth quarter consolidated total income increased to Rs 1.1893 bn from Rs 923.4 million (mn) a year earlier and quarterly EBITDA was Rs 313.2 mn. On a standalone basis the company reported Q4 total income of Rs 549.8 mn and FY26 total income of Rs 2.129 bn, with standalone EBITDA of Rs 143.9 mn for the quarter and Rs 558.4 mn for the year. Profit after tax after exceptional items was Rs 198.4 mn in Q4 and Rs 340.8 mn for FY26, with standalone earnings per share at Rs 7.24 in the quarter and Rs 12.43 for the year. The board approved a 25 per cent dividend to reward shareholders. Operationally the group added six new properties during the quarter, strengthening presence across key corridors including NCR and Mumbai, and continued to pursue an asset light growth strategy. The pipeline stands at 57 plus upcoming properties and the company said it is on track to add over 1,800 keys in six to nine months, taking the portfolio to over 11,000 rooms, with a strategic premium addition planned at Mumbai Airport Terminal Two. Management indicated that new brand categories and the robust pipeline position the company to capitalise on growing travel demand while delivering long term shareholder value. The release said further details are available on the company website.