Hotels company Juniper Hotels announced Q1FY26 results Total income stood at Rs 227.3 crore, up 11% YoY, despite tensions in the Indian subcontinent in May 2025. EBITDA rose 27% YoY to Rs 86.4 crore, with margins expanding 500 bps YoY to 38% on improved operational efficiency. Profit Before Tax of Rs 35 crore (~168% YoY growth – excluding exceptional loss). Profit after Tax: Rs 9.0 crore compared to Rs 11.7 crore during Q1FY25, change -23%. Arun Kumar Saraf, Chairman and Managing Director, said: “We are pleased to have delivered a resilient performance in Q1FY26, achieving the highest Q1 revenue despite temporary headwinds arising from geopolitical tensions and disruptions in air travel. The inherent strength of our premium portfolio, supported by diversified revenue streams and operational excellence, enabled us to sustain growth momentum. Our growth trajectory is supported by a well-defined pipeline that will expand our portfolio from the current 2,130 keys to approximately 4,000 keys by FY30. The phase 1 construction and development of Bengaluru Asset remains on track, and the operationalisation is scheduled for Q4FY26. An important update for the current quarter is that the design and approval processes for Bengaluru Phase II and Guwahati have been initiated, while all necessary approvals for Kaziranga have been secured, with construction scheduled to begin in September 2025. We remain disciplined in our capital allocation, focused on creating the ‘Right Asset’ through optimal sizing, positioning, and service, ensuring long-term value creation for all stakeholders.” Result PDF