Asian Hotels (East) Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025.
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Asian Hotels (East) Limited reported standalone revenue from operations of Rs 11,002.26 lakhs for FY25, up marginally from Rs 10,845.82 lakhs in FY24, while total income rose to Rs 13,433.65 lakhs. However, net profit declined to Rs 2,539.60 lakhs (from Rs 2,873.78 lakhs), and EPS fell to Rs 14.69 from Rs 16.62, mainly due to higher operating expenses. The statutory auditor, Singhi & Co., issued a qualified (modified) opinion, flagging that no impairment provision was made on the company's Rs 1,255.08 lakhs exposure (equity + loans) in subsidiary GJS Hotels, whose Rs 350 lakh bank guarantee was forfeited by the Odisha government in November 2024. An Emphasis of Matter was also noted regarding delayed interest income receivable from Asian Hotels (West) via subsidiary Novak Hotels. The Board recommended a 10% dividend (Re. 1 per share), subject to AGM approval.
Despite steady topline, the qualified audit opinion and the GJS Hotels impairment issue raise concerns about hidden losses and asset quality; the FY25 PAT would have been significantly lower had the auditor's suggested Rs 1,255.08 lakh impairment been recognized. Shareholders should note the contingent risks from pending tax disputes (Rs 13,927.73 lakhs at ITAT and a fresh Rs 1,420.18 lakhs demand) and the large Rs 19,036.12 lakh inter-corporate loan to Novak Hotels tied to the NCLAT-driven Hyatt Regency Mumbai acquisition. The 10% dividend is a positive, but the audit qualification and subsidiary exposures may weigh on sentiment.