Sayaji Hotels Posts Strong Q3 Profit, But 9-Month Decline & Lease Row Loom

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Sayaji Hotels Posts Strong Q3 Profit, But 9-Month Decline & Lease Row Loom
Overview

Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Limited reported a robust 29.43% year-on-year increase in net profit for Q3 FY26, reaching ₹5.87 crore. Revenue from operations also saw a 6.53% YoY jump to ₹32.13 crore. However, the nine-month period ending December 2025 reveals a contrasting picture, with net profit declining 25.91% YoY to ₹7.83 crore, alongside a marginal 1.03% revenue growth. A significant operational overhang persists due to an ongoing lease dispute concerning the Indore hotel property with the Indore Development Authority (IDA), which has led to lease cancellation and eviction proceedings, though currently stayed by the High Court. The company continues to prepare accounts on a going concern basis amidst this uncertainty.

📉 The Financial Deep Dive

Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Limited has announced its unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31st, 2025 (Q3 FY26). The company posted a strong performance in the third quarter, with Revenue from Operations rising 6.53% YoY to ₹3,213.37 Lakhs (₹32.13 Cr). This top-line growth, coupled with effective cost management, translated into a significant 92.02% YoY increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to ₹527.47 Lakhs (₹5.27 Cr). Consequently, Net Profit surged by 29.43% YoY to ₹586.97 Lakhs (₹5.87 Cr), and Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) grew 29.53% YoY to ₹1.93.

However, the broader picture for the nine-month period ending December 2025 presents a mixed and concerning trend. While Revenue from Operations saw a marginal 1.03% YoY growth to ₹7,695.43 Lakhs (₹76.95 Cr), profitability metrics deteriorated substantially. PBT declined by 37.70% YoY to ₹811.47 Lakhs (₹8.11 Cr), and Net Profit fell by 25.91% YoY to ₹783.21 Lakhs (₹7.83 Cr). This led to a decrease in Basic EPS by 30.54% YoY to ₹2.57.

🚩 Risks & Outlook

The most significant risk factor for Sayaji Hotels (Indore) Limited remains the ongoing legal dispute with the Indore Development Authority (IDA) regarding the lease of its Indore hotel property. The IDA cancelled the lease in December 2017, and eviction proceedings have been initiated. Although the High Court has granted a stay on these proceedings, the uncertainty surrounding the property's future lease status casts a substantial shadow over the company's operations and financial stability. Despite this litigation, the company is preparing its financial accounts on a going concern basis. Furthermore, associated stamp duty remains unadjudicated due to the ongoing dispute and has not been provided for in the current accounts.

No specific future guidance or concall commentary was provided in the announcement, leaving the outlook largely dependent on the resolution of the lease dispute and broader market conditions. Investors should closely monitor developments related to the legal battle with the IDA, as it is the primary determinant of future operational continuity and financial health.

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