Event Type: Q1 FY27 Earnings Conference Call with Investors and Analysts

Date and Time: Tuesday, 04 August 2026 at 10:30 a.m. IST

Purpose: Discussion of Q1 FY27 financial results, operational performance, growth pipeline, and strategic updates including RARE India platform and capital allocation plans.

Management Participants:

  • Mr. Ashish Jakhanwala — Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
  • Mr. Rajat Mehra — Chief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Gyana Das — Executive Vice President & Head (Investments)
  • Mr. Nakul Manaktala — Senior Vice President (Investments)
  • Strategic Growth Advisors (IR partners) also on the call

Financial Period Discussed: Q1 FY27 (April-June 2026)

Key Financial Highlights:

  • Total income: ₹308.3 crores (reported up 7.3% YoY, comparable up 10.8% YoY)
  • Same-store RevPAR growth: 9.6% YoY to approximately ₹5,220
  • Portfolio occupancy: 79.3% (up from 74.2% in year-ago quarter)
  • Domestic travelers: 82% of room nights (up from 78% a year ago)
  • EBITDA: Reported lower by 4% YoY, but comparable growth of 12.1%
  • Finance costs: Declined 25.5% YoY to ₹37.7 crores
  • PBT: ₹32.7 crores, up 26.4% YoY
  • Net debt: Approximately ₹1,490 crores as of June 30, 2026
  • Net debt-to-EBITDA: 3.2x on trailing 12-month basis, 2.4x for operating assets excluding growth capital
  • Effective interest rate: 7.8% (300 bps lower than IPO time)
  • Credit rating: A+ (stable) by both ICRA and CARE

Strategic Updates:

  • Growth pipeline: 1,660 rooms across seven new hotels in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Noida, and Navi Mumbai with brands including The W, Westin, and Marriott
  • Portfolio mix shift: Upscale share of revenue expected to move from 40-41% today to approximately 60% by FY2030
  • 450 rooms being rebranded from upper midscale to upscale
  • Cumulative cash flow forecast: More than ₹3,000 crores over FY2027-FY2031 (corrected from ₹2,000 crores mentioned on call)

RARE India Platform:

  • Portfolio: 75 hotels with 1,046 rooms across 15 states
  • Asset-light model with economics from fee income, incentive fees, and selective investments
  • Recent acquisition: 8-acre estate in Uttarakhand for approximately ₹12 crores
  • Total capital investment in RARE: Approximately ₹47 crores, with Itmenaan acquisition bringing total to ~₹60 crores
  • Expected stabilized revenue: ₹100-120 crores with EBITDA contribution of ₹35-40 crores in 1.5-2 years
  • 40 hotels have agreed to be part of Marriott Outdoor Collection program

Capital Raise:

  • Enabling resolution for potential capital raise of up to ₹750 crore
  • Purpose: Maintain balance sheet flexibility for uncertainties and growth opportunities
  • Not currently needed as business is well-capitalized

Forward-looking Statements:

  • Long-term revenue growth forecast maintained at 9-11%
  • July trends showing strong recovery with growth split between rate and occupancy
  • Expect margin profile improvement due to GST impact mitigation and portfolio mix shift

Compliance Statement:

The transcript includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimer about beliefs, opinions, and expectations that are not guarantees of future performance.

Additional Notes Section

Attachments: The document references that Q1 FY27 Financial Results, Investor Presentation, and Excel Sheet were uploaded on Exchanges and company website.

Financial Data Disclosure: Substantial financial data was disclosed in this earnings call transcript including revenue figures, RevPAR growth, occupancy rates, debt levels, and future projections.