It gives me great pleasure to present to you theperformance of the Company along with auditedfinancial statements for the financial year ended March31, 2026. This report covers the financial results andother developments during the financial year fromApril 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, in compliance withthe applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013,("the Act") and the Securities and Exchange Board ofIndia (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations").
1. Operational Review
FY26 was a year that tested our resilience andsharpened our resolve. We navigated a complexand at times volatile operating environment -marked by an unusually weak summer season, thelandmark GST 2.0 reform in the second quarter andongoing geopolitical headwinds in key internationalmarkets - while simultaneously making meaningfulstrategic investments to strengthen our portfoliofor the long term. Despite these external pressureson our reported numbers, we exited FY26 with ourcore business momentum firmly intact and ourcompetitive positioning meaningfully strengthened.
FY26 began with persistent urban discretionarypressure and early signs of rural recovery. Themonsoon season, while ultimately favourablefor agricultural output, arrived unusually earlyand was accompanied by unseasonal rains thatsignificantly shortened the summer season. Thefirst quarter, which is among the most critical forour summer portfolio - was adversely impactedby this weather aberration, with talcum powderand prickly heat powder categories, which hadposted an exceptional 54% growth in the prior year,declining sharply on the back of a soft market anda demanding base. This weather-driven headwindcontinued into Q2FY26, further compressing oursummer portfolio performance.
The second quarter was further disrupted by alandmark policy development: the Governmentof India's GST 2.0 reform, which reduced ratesacross key FMCG categories. For Emami, this wasa structurally positive reform - approximately 88%of our core domestic portfolio benefited from areduction in GST rates to 5%, taking our total 5%GST coverage to approximately 93% of the portfolio.Consistent with our consumer-first philosophy,
we swiftly passed on the full benefit of this ratecut to consumers, resulting in an estimated MRPreduction of approximately H260 crores acrossour domestic portfolio. While the medium tolong-term implications of this reform for volumegrowth and consumer acquisition are meaningfullypositive, its timing coincided with the peak winterpipeline-building season and caused temporarytrade disruptions as channels deferred purchasesin anticipation of lower MRPs, while distributorsfocused on liquidating higher-cost inventory. Thenet effect was a sharp, albeit transient, moderationin revenues in Q2FY26.
The third quarter witnessed a strong recovery.A favourable winter season, rapid normalisationof trade post the GST reform, and the positiveimpact of our strategic brand investments drovestrong double-digit growth. However, Q4FY26again faced seasonal headwinds as the onset ofsummer was materially delayed, with inconsistenttemperatures across key markets and unseasonalrainfall dampening category demand. Additionally,the West Asia Conflict impacted our Internationalbusiness, creating headwinds in the fourth quarter.
Kesh King was relaunched as Kesh King Goldin Q2FY26 following an extensive consumerresearch programme conducted in partnershipwith BCG. The relaunch repositioned the brand onan Ayurveda Science platform - incorporatingscientifically proven ingredients such as Gro Biotinand Plant Omega 3-6-9 - to address the growingconsumer preference for efficacy-backed hair caresolutions and to counter competitive pressure fromD2C players in the hair fall segment. The relaunch,despite being impacted by the GST disruption in itsinitial weeks, gained strong traction from Q3 FY26onwards, delivering double-digit growth in both Q3and Q4 FY26 - reflecting encouraging early returnson our strategic investment.
The Smart & Handsome brand (formerly Fair &Handsome) continued its transformation journey.During the year, we deepened the repositioningof the brand as a comprehensive male groomingsolution by launching 12 new products acrosscategories including sunscreen, deodorants andbody wash, targeting distribution through moderntrade and e-commerce platforms. The face creamsegment remained under structural pressure,driven by a generational shift in consumer behaviour
with younger consumers increasingly preferringbearded looks, reducing the addressable market.Our strategic response - expanding into adjacentcategories to broaden the brand's relevance andTotal Addressable Market - is the correct long¬term course of action, though near-term revenuesremained soft as the new portfolio builds scale.
The Man Company continued its recoverytrajectory under new leadership, with sequentialimprovement in performance across the year.Management focused on improving channelefficiency, strengthening the influencer and mediaflywheel, and revamping the brand's portfolio andpositioning. June 2025 marked the brand's returnto growth, and this momentum built throughH2FY26. The brand leveraged quick commerceand organised trade as key growth channels, whilemaintaining its D2C-first character.
Digital spends now account for more than 50%of our total media spends, reflecting the sharpertargeting and consumer engagement that digitalplatforms enable. We have also engaged KPMG todrive a future-ready supply chain transformationacross our omnichannel operations.
Innovation remained a central pillar of our growthstrategy in FY26, with new product developmentspanning both our legacy power brands and ournew-age portfolio. Within our core brands, wedeepened consumer relevance through targetedlaunches — including Dermicool Prickly Heat Spray,Kesh King Gold Advanced Hair Growth Serum,BoroPlus Deeply Moisturising Lip Balm, and newvariants under Navratna Talc, BoroPlus Prickly HeatPowder, BoroPlus Lotions and BoroPlus Soft.
Across our growth platforms, we expanded theSmart & Handsome portfolio with new offeringsspanning face care, body care, and hair care, whileThe Man Company extended into Rosemary OilShots and new fragrances, shampoos, serums etc.Our digital wellness platform, Zanducare, continuedto scale its digital-first product range with newlaunches across supplements and wellnesscategories, further cementing its position as ourinnovation-first consumer touchpoint.
Our international business navigated a challengingyear marked by persistent macroeconomic andgeopolitical headwinds. Performance was mixedacross geographies: SAARC and SEA markets grewby 8% whereas the MENA region faced significantpressure, particularly in the fourth quarter, due
to the West Asia conflict and the associatedregional uncertainty. Despite these headwinds,key international brands including 7 Oils in One,BoroPlus, and Zandu Balms performed well.
For the full year, international businessperformance reflected the combined impact ofstrong underlying market share positions in ourcore geographies and the transient disruption inMENA. We remain committed to our internationalbusiness, which we believe offers a significantlong-term growth runway as our portfolio evolvesand new geographies are selectively added.
Financial Performance
FY26 was a year of revenue pressure driven byexternal factors rather than structural weakness.Consolidated revenues for FY26 stood at H3,779crore, a decline of 1% over the prior year.
Our financial discipline was evident in our grossmargin performance. Gross margins expandedto 69.9% in FY26, an improvement of 120 basispoints over the prior year, reflecting rigorouscost management, judicious pricing actions andthe benefit of input price stability - a particularlynoteworthy achievement given the volatilecommodity backdrop driven by geopoliticaltensions.
EBITDA for FY26 stood at H964 crore, a decline of6%, with operating deleverage primarily reflectingthe top-line pressure. We consciously maintainedour advertising and promotional investmentthrough this period, with A&P spends growing 7%despite muted sales, reaffirming our commitmentto long-term brand equity building even duringperiods of revenue pressure. Profit After Tax for thefull year stood at H776 crore, a decline of 4%.
Our Board of Directors declared interim dividendstotalling H10 per share [1,000% of face value)in FY26, representing 50% of adjusted profits,reflecting our confidence in the business andour continuing commitment to shareholdervalue creation. Emami's balance sheet remainsdebt-free and strongly positioned to support ourstrategic priorities.
Over the past year, we have continued tostrengthen our ESG performance with measurableprogress across key environmental, social andgovernance parameters. Our energy consumptionreduced by 8%, water consumption by 6%, andgreenhouse gas emissions by 11%, reflecting oursustained focus on operational efficiency andenvironmental stewardship.
At the same time, renewable energy usage fromsolar sources increased by 15%, while wastegeneration declined by 10%. Through 15 communitydevelopment projects across our focus areas, wepositively impacted nearly 7.96 lakh lives during theyear. These outcomes reflect our belief that long¬term growth must go hand in hand with responsibleand sustainable value creation for all stakeholders.
We enter FY27 with a high degree of confidenceand a clear strategic agenda. Early indicators pointto a significantly stronger demand environment.This, combined with the continued normalisation oftrade post-GST 2.0 reform, the growing penetrationof organised channels, and the momentum builtin for our brands provides a strong foundation forprofitable growth.
We have also made an exciting strategic foray byacquiring an additional stake in Axiom Ayurveda,making it our subsidiary and marking our entry intothe fruit juice category through the AloFrut brandin April 2026. We also strengthened our D2C playin Personalised BPC Segment by acquiring a majorstake in IncNut Digital in May 2026 which ownsflagship brands like Vedix and SkinKraft.
Our strategic priorities for FY27 are clear: driverecovery and growth in our summer portfolio,sustain the Kesh King Gold momentum, scale Smart& Handsome's new category initiatives, acceleratethe growth of The Man Company and Brillare,deepen our rural and quick commerce penetration,and continue to innovate purposefully. We remaincommitted to delivering sustained, profitable,volume-led growth and to creating long-term valuefor all our stakeholders.
Financial results for the year under review are summarised below:
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
2025-26
2024-25
Operating income
3,04,826
3,12,355
3,77,951
3,80,919
Profit before interest, depreciation and taxation
1,06,853
1,09,472
1,04,876
1,09,322
Interest
196
211
1,113
934
Depreciation and amortisation
15,563
15,837
17,734
17,821
Profit Before Tax and Exceptional Items
91,094
93,424
85,622
89,386
Exceptional Items
(1,015)
-
Profit before taxation
90,079
86,029
90,567
Less: Provision for taxation
- Current tax
15,838
15,911
17,296
17,872
- Deferred tax ( net )
(1,505)
(18)
(1,799)
(369)
- MAT credit entitlement
(8,416)
(8,391)
Profit after taxation
84,162
85,922
78,948
81,455
Non-controlling interest
(1)
(372)
Profit after minority interest
84,922
78,949
81,827
Share of profit/(loss) of associate
(407)
(1,181)
Profit for the year
78,542
80,646
Balance brought forward
2,24,164
1,73,336
2,09,456
1,81,787
Profit available for appropriation
3,08,326
2,59,255
2,86,982
2,62,434
Appropriation
Interim dividends (including special interim dividend forthe FY 2024-25)
52,380
34,920
Re-measurement of net defined benefit plans (net of tax)
377
171
396
159
Share of other comprehensive gain of an Associate (netof tax)
5
(4)
Acquisition of Non-controlling interests
17,903
Balance carried forward
2,55,570
2,34,202
Total
3,08,327
2,86,983
2. Changes in the nature of business, if any
There has been no change in the nature of businessof the Company during the financial year 2025-26.
3. Dividend
During the year under review, the Company has paidtwo Interim Dividends i.e., first interim dividend ofH 4/- per equity share and second interim dividendof H 6/- per equity share aggregating to H 10/- pershare of H 1/- each. The total dividend outgo for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2026 amounted toH 436.50 Cr and dividend pay-out ratio works outto 50.5% of adjusted PAT. The dividend pay-outis in accordance with the Company's DividendDistribution Policy.
4. Transfer to reserve
Your Directors do not propose to transfer anyamount to the general reserve.
5. Material changes and commitments
No material changes and commitments haveoccurred from the date of close of the financial yeartill the date of this Integrated Report, which mightaffect the financial position of the Company.
6. Share Capital
As on 31st March, 2026 the authorised share capitalof the Company is H 50,00,00,000 and the issued,subscribed and fully paid-up share capital of theCompany is H 43,65,00,000.
During the year, there was no change in the sharecapital of the Company.
7. Internal control systems and theiradequacy
The Company has in place an adequate systemof internal controls commensurate with its size,requirements and the nature of operations. Thesesystems are designed keeping in view the nature ofactivities carried out at each location and variousbusiness operations.
The Company's in-house internal audit departmentalong with other audit firms carries out internalaudits at all manufacturing locations, offices andsales depots across the country and overseas. Theobjective is to assess the existence, adequacy andoperation of financial and operating controls set upby the Company and to ensure compliance with theAct, Listing Regulations and corporate policies.
The Company's internal audit department andrisk management system have been accreditedwith ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 31000:2018certifications, respectively.
A summary of all significant findings by the auditdepartment along with the follow-up actionsundertaken thereafter is placed before the AuditCommittee for review. The Audit Committeereviews the comprehensiveness and effectivenessof the report and provides valuable suggestionsand keeps the Board of Directors informed aboutits major observations, from time to time.
The Company has in place adequate financialcontrols commensurate with its size, scale andcomplexity of its operations. The Company has inplace policies and procedures required to properlyand efficiently conduct its business, safeguardits assets, detect frauds and errors, maintainaccuracy and completeness of accounting recordsand prepare financial records in a timely andreliable manner.
8. Subsidiary companies, joint venturesand associate companies
Pursuant to section 129(3), 134 of the Act and Rule8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,the report on performance and financial positionof subsidiaries and associates is included in theConsolidated Financial Statements of the Company.The Company has a policy for determining themateriality of a subsidiary, which is available atwww.emamiltd.in/investor-info/pdf/Policy-for-Determining-Materiality-ofsubsidiaries.pdf.
The Company does not have any material subsidiaryas on 31st March, 2026.
i) Emami Bangladesh Ltd., Bangladesh, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited;
ii) Emami Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., Sri Lanka., wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited;
iii) Emami International FZE, Dubai, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited;
iv) Creme 21, GmbH wholly-owned subsidiary ofEmami International FZE;
v) Emami International Personal Care LLC -Dubai, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emamiinternational FZE;
vi) Emami Rus (LLC), Russia, a 99.99% subsidiaryof Emami International FZE;
vii) Overseas International FZE, Dubai., wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE;
viii) Pharma Derm SAE Co, Egypt, a 90.60%subsidiary of Overseas International FZE, Dubai;
ix) Emami Neo - Herbals International Ltd., 99.99%subsidiary of Emami International FZE, Dubai;
x) Brillare Science Ltd., wholly-owned subsidiaryof Emami Ltd;
xi) Helios Lifestyle Ltd, wholly-owned subsidiaryof Emami Ltd.
The financial statements of the Company along withthe accounts of the subsidiaries will be availableat the website of the Company,https://www.emamiltd.in/investors/results/financial-reports/subsidiary-company-reports/ and shall be keptopen for inspection at the registered office of theCompany. Any member desirous of obtaining a copyof the same may write to the Company Secretary atthe Registered Office of the Company.
Brief financial and operational details of thesubsidiary companies are provided hereunder:
Emami Bangladesh Ltd., was incorporated on25th November, 2004 under the Companies Actof Bangladesh. It is engaged in the manufacture,import and sale of cosmetics and ayurvedicmedicines from its unit in Dhaka.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2026,the Company earned revenues worth H 17,519 lacs(previous year H 17,969 lacs) and profit after tax ofH 3,217 lacs (previous year H 5,642 lacs).
Emami Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka was incorporatedon 27th June 2017, with an objective of tapping thepotential of the local market. It started manufacturinglocally through a contract manufacturer.
During the period ended 31st March, 2026, theCompany earned revenues of H 1,780 lacs (previousyear H 1,690 lacs) and Profit/loss after tax ofH (530) lacs [previous year H (445) lacs].
Emami International FZE, was incorporated onNovember 12, 2005 in the Hamriyah Free Zone,Sharjah, UAE and is governed by the rules andregulations laid down by the Hamriyah Free Zone
Authority. It is engaged in the business of purchasingand selling cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2026,the Company earned revenues worth H 16,199 lacs(previous year H 15,523 lacs) and profit/loss aftertax of H 2,596 lacs [previous year H 1,833 lacs].
Creme 21, GmbH ((Formerly Known as Fentus 113.GmbH), was incorporated on 3rd January, 2019.It is engaged in the business of manufacturingskin care products.
During the period ended March 31, 2026, theCompany earned revenues of H 34 lacs (previousyear H 22 lacs) and Profit/loss of H 3 lacs [previousyear H (8) lacs].
Emami International Personal Care LLC - UAE, wasincorporated on 28th January, 2022. It has becomea wholly-owned Subsidiary of Emami InternationalFZE, Dubai w.e.f., 15th February, 2022.
During the period ended March 31, 2026, theCompany earned revenues of H 20,103 lacs(previous year H 18,382 lacs) and Profit/loss aftertax of H (1,033) lacs [previous year H 450 lacs].
Emami RUS (LLC) was incorporated on 14th August,2018 with an objective of trading of Perfumeryproducts, Cosmetics and Pharma products.
During the period ended March 31, 2026, theCompany earned revenues of H 5,432 lacs [previousyear H 4,863 lacs] and Profit after tax of H 861 lacs[previous year H 658 Lacs].
Overseas International FZE was incorporated onNovember 25, 2010. It is the holding company ofPharma Derm S. A. E. Co. in Egypt.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2026, theCompany earned revenues of Nil [previous year:Nil] and profit after tax of H (9) lacs [previous yearprofit of H (8) lac].
Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co. was registered on 6thSeptember, 1998 under the relevant CompaniesAct of Egypt. The Company was acquired tomanufacture pharmaceuticals, disinfectants,cosmetics, chemicals, among others as a subsidiaryof Overseas International FZE, Dubai in FY 2010-11.The Company has not yet commenced operations.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2026,the Company earned revenues of Nil [previous year:Nil] and profit/ loss after tax of H (87) lacs [previousyear H (139) lacs].
Emami Neo - Herbals International Ltd. wasincorporated on 24th September, 2024. TheCompany has not yet started business operationshence there is no revenue. However, the Companyhas incurred an expenditure of H (4) lacs, resultingin loss of H (3) lacs during the year.
Brillare Science Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiaryof Emami Limited w.e.f., 27th March, 2024. It isengaged in the manufacturing of professionalsaloon products.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2026,the Company earned revenues worth H 7,982 lacs(previous year H 4,890 lacs) and Profit/loss after taxof H (3,926) lacs [previous year H (1,876) lacs].
Helios Lifestyle Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiaryof Emami Limited w.ef., 21st November, 2024. It isengaged in online male grooming sector.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2026, itearned revenues worth H 16,088 lacs (previous yearH 15,392 lacs) and a profit/loss after tax of H (2992)lacs [previous year H (2183) lacs].
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 7thMay, 2026, had approved the acquisition of 60%stake in IncNut Digital Private Limited., making it asubsidiary company.
IncNut Digital is having its wholly owned subsidiary- IncNut Lifestyle Retail Private Limited, engagedin personalised beauty and personal caresegment, operating through its flagship brandsVedix and SkinKraft.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had thefollowing associate companies:
(i) Tru Native F&B Pvt. Ltd.
(ii) Cannis Lupus Services India Pvt. Ltd.
(iii) Axiom Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd.
(iv) Axiom Foods & Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
(v) Axiom Packwell Pvt. Ltd.
Tru Native is a smart nutrition company dedicatedto empowering health and fitness enthusiasts withaffordable and healthy food & nutrition options.The company had made a strategic investment inTru Native F & B Pvt Ltd on 5th March, 2022 and thecurrent strategic investment is equivalent to 20.65%of its paid up share capital on a fully diluted basis.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2026,the Company earned revenues worth H 12,382 lacs(Previous year H 3,773 lacs) and a profit/loss aftertax of H (449) lacs (previous year H (1346) lacs].
Cannis Lupus is a pet-care start-up offeringAyurvedic/ herbal remedies for pets under thebrand name "Fur Ball Story". The Company hadmade a strategic investment in Cannis LupusServices India Pvt. Ltd. on 21st July, 2022 andthe current strategic investment is equivalent to47.60% of its paid up capital on fully diluted basis.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2026,the Company earned revenue worth H 728 lacs(Previous year H 510 lacs) and a profit/loss after taxof H (978) lacs [previous year H (1236) lacs].
Axiom markets beverage products under the brand"AloFrut", the juices of which are the most refreshingand healthy fusion of aloe vera pulp and fruit blends.The Company has made first Strategic investmentin Axiom Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd., on 28th September,2023 and the Current Strategic investment as on31st March, 2026 is equivalent to ~26.5% of its paid-up share capital on fully diluted basis.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2026,the Company earned revenues worth H 3,329 lacs(Previous year H 6,498 lacs) and a profit/loss aftertax of H (744) lacs [previous year H (1066) lacs].
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 31stMarch, 2026, had approved purchase of remaining~73.5% paid-up capital of Axiom Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd.
On 1st April, 2026, a share purchase agreement wasduly entered into to give effect to the purchase andsubsequently, the first tranche of the transaction
i.e. 84,30,909 equity shares comprising of 36.7%,was successfully completed as per the terms of theagreement. The Company presently holds 63.27%stake in Axiom Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd., making it asubsidiary company.
Further, by virtue of the holdings the Equity sharecapital of Axiom Ayurveda Pvt Ltd and holdingof Compulsorily Convertible Preference Sharesof Axiom Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd and AxiomPackwell Pvt Ltd by Axiom, presently these are thestep-down subsidiary companies of Emami Ltd.
Axiom Foods & Beverages Pvt. Ltd., is an associatecompany of Axiom Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. The Companyhas made an investment in Axiom Foods &Beverages Pvt. Ltd., on 28th September, 2023 andthe current investment is equivalent to 26% of itspaid-up share capital on fully diluted basis.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2026,the Company earned revenues worth H 19,071 lacs(Previous year H 6,969 lacs) and a profit/loss aftertax of H 2,146 lacs [previous year H(802) lacs].
Axiom Packwell Pvt. Ltd., is an associate companyof Axiom Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. The Company hasmade an investment in Axiom Packwell Pvt. Ltd., on28th September, 2023 and the current investmentin Axiom Packwell Pvt. Ltd is equivalent to 26% ofits paid-up share capital on fully diluted basis.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2026,the Company earned revenues worth H 736 lacs(Previous year H 609 lacs) and a profit/loss after taxof H (11) lacs (previous year H(124) lacs).
9. Public Deposits
The Company has not accepted any public depositscovered under Chapter V of the Act, read with theCompanies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
10. Non-convertible debentures
The Company did not issue any non-convertibledebentures during the financial year 2025-26.
11. Consolidated financial statements
The consolidated financial statements, prepared inaccordance with IND-AS 110-consolidated financialstatements, form part of this Integrated Report.The net worth of the consolidated entity as onMarch 31, 2026, stood at H 2,92,398 lacs as againstH 2,69,479 lacs at the end of the previous year.
12. Compliance with Secretarial Standardsof ICSI
The Company has ensured compliance with theSS-1 and SS-2 with respect to Board Meetings
and General Meetings respectively, issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India.
13. Transfer of Unclaimed Dividendand Unclaimed shares to InvestorEducation and Protection Fund
The details relating to unclaimed dividend andunclaimed shares are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report, forming part of theIntegrated Annual Report.
14. Auditors and Auditor's Reports
The Company's Statutory Auditors, M/s. S. R. Batliboi& Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 301003E/E300005), were re-appointed as the StatutoryAuditors of the Company for a second term ofconsecutive five years from the conclusion of 39thAnnual General Meeting held on 9th September,2022 till the conclusion of 44th Annual GeneralMeeting to be held in the calendar year 2027.
The Auditor's reports on the standalone andconsolidated financial statements of the Companyfor the financial year ended on 31st March, 2026do not contain any qualification, reservation oradverse remark or disclaimer.
Secretarial auditor
The Company's Secretarial Auditors, M/s MKB& Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries(FRN: P2010WB042700), were appointed as theSecretarial Auditors of the Company for a term ofconsecutive five years from the conclusion of 42ndAnnual General Meeting held on 29th August, 2025till the conclusion of 47th Annual General Meeting tobe held in the calendar year 2030.
The secretarial audit report by thesecretarial auditors, in the specified formMR-3 is annexed herewith and forms part ofthis report (Annexure I) and it does not containany qualification, reservation or adverse remarkor disclaimer.
Cost Auditor
The Company's Cost Auditors, M/s. V.K. Jain & Co.(Firm Registration Number: 00049), were appointedby the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May16, 2025 to audit the cost accounting records, asmay be applicable to the Company for FY 2025-26and their remuneration was approved during theprevious Annual General Meeting.
As per the requirements of Section 148 of the Actread with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit)Rules, 2014, the Company has maintained costaccounts and records in respect of the applicableproducts for the year ended March 31, 2026.
Pursuant to Companies (Cost Records and Audit)Rules, 2014, the Cost Audit Report for the financialyear March 31, 2025, was filed with the Ministry ofCorporate Affairs within the prescribed time.
M/s V. K. Jain & Co has been re-appointed asCost Auditors for FY 2026-27 by the Board ofDirectors at its meeting held on 21st May, 2026and the remuneration payable to the cost auditorsis required to be placed before the members inthe ensuing Annual General Meeting for theirratification. M/s V. K. Jain & Co. have given theirconsent to act as Cost Auditors and confirmed theireligibility that their appointment is within the limitsof the Section 139 of the Act.
Accordingly, a resolution seeking members'ratification for the remuneration payable to the CostAuditor is included in the Notice convening the 43rdAnnual General Meeting. The Board recommendsthe same for approval by members at the ensuingAnnual General Meeting.
15. Conservation of energy, technologyand exchange outgo
The particulars of conservation of energy,technology absorption and foreign exchangeearnings and outgo in accordance with theprovisions of Section 134(3) of the Act, read withRule 8 of the Companies (Accounts of Companies)Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith and forms part ofthis Report. (Annexure II).
16. Annual Return
In terms of Section 92(3) the Act and Rule 12 ofthe Companies (Management and Administration)Rules 2014, a copy of the Annual Return of theCompany for the financial year ended on 31st March,2026 is available on the website of the Companyat the linkhttps://www.emamiltd.in/investors/corporate-governance/annual-returns/
17. Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility forms an integralpart of the Company's business activities.The Company carries out its corporate socialresponsibility initiatives not just in letter butalso in spirit and thus has touched thousands oflives across India.
In compliance with Section 135 of the Act, read withthe Companies (Corporate Social ResponsibilityPolicy) Rules, 2014, the Company has adopted a CSRpolicy, which is available at:https://www.emamiltd.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/17160614/BRSR-Policy.pdf
The Report on CSR expenditures during theFY 2025-26 is annexed herewith and forms part ofthis report (Annexure III).
During the year, the Company's net CSR obligationswas H 1494.87 lacs. The Company spent H 1161.13lacs during the financial year and H 346.58 Lacswere transferred to a separate bank account incompliance with Section 135 of the Act, for ongoingprojects. Thus, there is an excess spent of H 12.84lacs during the year under review which is availablefor set off in the succeeding Financial Year.
18. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Executive Directors appointed at the 42nd AGM
Shri S.K. Goenka was re-appointed as Whole-timeDirector of the Company for a further period of 5(five) years w.e.f 1st April, 2026 to 31st March, 2031and Shri Mohan Goenka was re-appointed as Vice¬Chairman and Whole-time Director of the Companyfor a further period of 5 (five) years w.e.f 15thJanuary, 2026 to 14th January, 2031.
At the 42nd AGM of the Company held on 29thAugust, 2025, Shri R. S. Agarwal, Shri S. K. Goenkaand Shri Mohan Goenka were liable to retire byrotation and being eligible they were re-appointedat the 42nd AGM.
Further, in accordance with the provisions ofSection 152 of the Act read with Companies(Appointment and Qualification of Director) Rules,2014, Shri H. V. Agarwal, Shri A. V. Agarwal andShri Prashant Goenka are liable to retire by rotationat the 43rd Annual General Meeting and beingeligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.
The Board at its meeting held on 16th May, 2025,appointed Shri Ashok Purohit as the InterimCompany Secretary & Compliance Officer of theCompany. Later on, the Board at its meeting held on31st July 2025, has appointed Mr. Ravi Varma (FCS9531) as the Company Secretary & ComplianceOfficer of the Company w.e.f. 1st August, 2025 asper the recommendation of the Nomination andRemuneration committee. Mr. Ravi Varma was alsoappointed as the Nodal Officer of the Company
pursuant to Rule 7(2A) of the Investor Educationand Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit,Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016.
19. Business Responsibility andSustainability Report
As required under Regulation 34 of ListingRegulations, the Business Responsibility andSustainability Report of the Company for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2026 is attached aspart of the Integrated Annual Report.
Further, the Company has obtained reasonableassurance on the BRSR Core from an independentassurance provider.
20. Dividend Distribution Policy
The Company has formulated a DividendDistribution Policy, which may be accessed on thewebsite of the Company,https://www.emamiltd.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/17160454/Dividend Distribution Policy Emamiltd.pdf
21. Credit Rating
Brief details of the ratings received from creditrating agency are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report forming part of thisIntegrated Annual Report.
22. Board induction, training andfamiliarization programme forIndependent Directors
Prior to the appointment of an Independent Director,the Company sends a formal invitation along witha comprehensive note on the Company's profile,the Board structure and other pertinent details tothe prospective Independent Director. At the timeof appointment of the Director, a formal letter ofappointment outlining the duties, responsibilitiesand role anticipated of the newly appointedDirector of the Company is provided. Along withbeing fully informed about the various compliancesrequired from him/her as a Director under thevarious provisions of the Act, Listing Regulations,SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,2015, the Code of Conduct of the Company andother pertinent regulations, the Director's role,functions and responsibilities are also explained tothem in detail.
A Director, upon appointment, is formally inductedto the Board. In order to familiarize the IndependentDirectors about the various business drivers, theyare updated through presentations at BoardMeetings/Board Committee meetings about theperformance and financials of the Company. Theyare also provided presentations about the businessand operations of the Company from time to time.
The Directors are also updated on the changesin relevant corporate laws relating to their rolesand responsibilities as Directors. The details ofthe Board familiarisation programme for theIndependent Directors can be accessed at https://www.emamiltd.in/wpcontent/uploads/2023/09/11183704/EmamiLtdFamiliarizationProgrammeForIndependentDirectors.pdf
23. Performance evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Act,read with rules made thereunder, Regulation 17 ofthe Listing Regulations and the Guidance note onBoard evaluation issued by the SEBI vide its circulardated January 5, 2017, the Company has frameda policy for evaluating the annual performance ofits Directors, Chairman, the Board as a whole, andthe various Board Committees. The Nominationand Remuneration Committee of the Company haslaid down parameters for performance evaluationin the policy.
The Board also evaluated the performance ofeach of the Directors, the Chairman, the Boardas a whole and all Committees of the Board. Theprocess of evaluation is carried out in accordancewith the Board Evaluation Policy of the Companyand as per the criteria laid down by the Nominationand Remuneration Committee.
24. Number of meetings of the Board
The Board of Directors held five meetings duringthe year on May 16, 2025, July 31, 2025, November10, 2025, February 04, 2026, and March 31, 2026.The maximum gap between any two meetings wasless than 120 days, as stipulated under ListingRegulations. The details of Board Meetings heldand attendance of Directors are provided in theReport on Corporate Governance forming part ofthis Integrated Annual Report.
25. Committees of the Board
The Company has constituted/reconstitutedvarious Board-level Committees in accordance withthe requirements of Act, and Listing Regulations.The Board has the following Committees as on 31stMarch, 2026 as under:
i. Audit Committee;
ii. Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
iii. Stakeholders Relationship Committee;
iv. Environmental, Social and Governance &Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;
v. Risk Management Committee;
vi. Finance and Management Committee
Details of all the above Committees along withcomposition and meetings held during theyear under review are provided in the Reporton Corporate Governance forming part of thisIntegrated Annual Report
26. Separate meeting of IndependentDirectors
Details of the separate meeting of the IndependentDirectors held and attendance of IndependentDirectors therein are provided in the Reporton Corporate Governance forming part of thisIntegrated Annual Report.
27. Whistle-blower policy
The Company has established an effective Whistle¬blower policy (Vigil mechanism) and procedures forits Directors and employees. The details of the sameare provided in the Corporate Governance Report,which forms part of the Integrated Annual Report.The vigil mechanism of the Company providesfor adequate safeguards against victimization ofDirectors, employees and third parties who availof the mechanism and also provides for directaccess to the Chairman of the Audit Committee inexceptional cases.
The policy on vigil mechanism may be accessed onthe Company's website at: https://www.emamiltd.in/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/17161434/WhistleBlowerPolicyEmami.pdf
28. Nomination and Remuneration policy
The nomination and remuneration policy of theCompany seeks to attract, retain and motivatetalented individuals at the executive and Boardlevels. The nomination and remuneration policy
seeks to employ people who not only meet theeligibility requirements but also possess the qualitiesrequired to blend in with the Company's corporateculture. The nomination and remuneration policyseeks to provide performance-based, well-roundedcompensation packages, while accounting forapplicable laws and industry norms.
The nomination and remuneration policy ensuresthat the remuneration to the directors, keymanagerial personnel and the senior managementinvolves a balance between fixed and incentivepay reflecting short and long-term performanceobjectives appropriate to the working of theCompany and its goals. The nomination andremuneration policy adheres to the 'pay-for-performance' principle.
The Company's policy on remuneration andappointment of Board members as mentionedin the Nomination and Remuneration Policyhas been disclosed on the Company's website:https://www.emamiltd.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/17155929/Remuneration-Policy-Emami-Ltd.pdf.
29. Related party transactions
All the related party transactions entered into bythe Company were conducted in the normal courseof business on an arm's length basis. There wereno significant agreements or material contracts orarrangements with related parties during the yearunder consideration.
Accordingly, disclosure of Related Party Transactionas required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act readwith Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules2014 in form AOC-2 is not applicable.
During the year, the Audit Committee had grantedan omnibus approval for transactions, whichwere repetitive in nature for one financial year.All such omnibus approvals were reviewed by theAudit Committee on a quarterly basis. All relatedparty transactions were placed in the meetingsof Audit Committee and the Board of Directorsfor the necessary review and approval. TheCompany has developed and adopted relevantSOPs for the purpose of monitoring and controllingsuch transactions.
The Company's policy for transactions withthe related party which was reviewed by theAudit Committee and approved by the Board,can be accessed at: https://www.emamiltd.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/17161259/PolicyforTransactionswithRelatedParties.pdf.
30. Particulars of loans, guarantees andinvestments
Particulars of loans, guarantees and investmentsmade by the Company pursuant to Section 186of the Act, are given in the notes to financialstatements. The Company has granted loans,provided guarantee and made investment in itswholly owned subsidiary(ies)/associate(s) andother body corporate for their business purpose.The Company also holds securities of other bodycorporates as strategic investor.
31. Particulars of employees andmanagerial remuneration
The information of employees and managerialremuneration, as required under Section 197(12)of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules 2014, and other details areannexed herewith and forms part of this Report.
The statement containing names of top tenemployees in terms of remuneration drawn and theparticulars of employees as required under Section197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) ofthe Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, has beenprovided in a separate annexure forming partof this report.
Further, the report and the accounts are being sentto the Members excluding the aforesaid annexure.In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said annexureis open for inspection and any member interestedin obtaining a copy of the same may write tothe Company Secretary at the Registered Officeof the Company.
32. Board Policies
The details of the policies approved and adoptedby the Board as required under the Act andListing Regulations are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report, forming part of thisIntegrated Annual Report.
33. Management Discussion and Analysisand Corporate Governance Report
As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V ofthe Listing Regulations, Management Discussion &Analysis, Corporate Governance Practices followedby the Company, together with a certificate fromthe Company's auditors confirming compliance ofconditions of Corporate Governance are an integralpart of this Integrated Annual Report.
34. Risk management system
The Company has developed and implementeda risk management policy which is periodicallyreviewed by the management. The system alsocomplies with the requirements laid down underthe ISO 31000: 2018 norms.
In accordance with Regulation 21 of ListingRegulations, the Risk Management Policy of theCompany, which has been duly approved bythe Board, is reviewed by the Risk ManagementCommittee, Audit Committee and the Board ona periodical basis. The risk management processencompasses practices relating to identification,assessment, mitigation and monitoring of variousrisks to key business objectives. Besides exploitingthe business opportunities, the risk managementprocess seeks to minimise adverse impacts of riskto key business objectives.
35. Prevention of sexual harassment atworkplace
The Company remains fully committed toproviding a safe, respectful and harassment-free workplace in compliance with the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The InternalCommittee has been duly constituted as perthe statutory requirements, headed by a senior-level woman employee as Presiding Officer, withadequate women representation, and an externalmember well versed in POSH matters to ensureindependence, objectivity and subject-matterexpertise. Similar Internal Committees are in placeacross all Units to address any complaint that mayarise at the Unit level. The Company undertakescontinuous POSH awareness and sensitisationinitiatives through internal and external trainers,LMS-based mandatory sensitisation modules fornew joiners and existing employees, and displayof posters across offices and Units to reinforceawareness on appropriate workplace conduct,reporting mechanisms and the Company's zero-tolerance approach towards sexual harassment.Management remains vigilant and proactive inensuring prevention through periodic sensitisation,structured training and continuous awareness¬building, while also being fully prepared to addressany complaint in a timely, fair, sensitive andlegally compliant manner through the respectiveInternal Committees. The Company's approachis preventive, responsive and compliant, withcontinued emphasis on awareness, dignity,fairness, psychological safety and support to theaggrieved woman, wherever required.
Status of complaints is provided hereunder:
No. of
complaints
pending at
received
disposed-off
the beginning
during the
the end of the
of the year
year
0
1
The complaint was received during January,2026, the investigation was completed inApril and basis the ICC recommendations, thecomplaint was closed.
36. Details of significant and materialorders passed by regulators/courts/tribunals
There was no instance of any material order passedby any regulators/courts/tribunals impacting thegoing concern status of the Company.
37. Other Confirmations
There are no instances of one-time settlement withany Bank or Financial Institutions.
The Company affirms that it has duly complied withall provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961,and has extended all statutory benefits to eligiblewomen employees during the year.
38. Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirements laid down underSection 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, withrespect to the Directors' Responsibility Statement,the Directors confirm that:
I. In the preparation of the annual accounts forthe year ended March 31, 2026, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed andno material departures have been made;
II. The Directors have selected such accountingpolicies and applied them consistently andmade judgments and estimates that arereasonable and prudent so as to give a true andfair view of the state of affairs of the Companyas on March 31, 2026, and of the profit of theCompany for the year ended on that date;
III. The Directors have taken proper and sufficientcare for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 forsafeguarding the assets of the Company andfor preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities;
IV. The annual accounts were prepared on agoing concern basis;
V. The Directors have laid down effective internalfinancial controls to consistently monitor theaffairs of the Company and ensured that suchinternal financial controls were adequate andoperating effectively;
VI. The Directors have devised a proper systemto ensure compliance with the provisionsof all applicable laws and that the same areadequate and operating effectively.
39. Integrated Report
The Company has voluntarily provided the memberswith an Integrated Report, which discusses theorganization's strategy, governance structure,performance, and opportunities for creatingvalue based on the six types of capital: financial,manufactured, intellectual, human, social andrelationship, and natural capital, for the interest ofall stakeholders of the company.
40. Acknowledgements
Your Directors would like to acknowledge andplace on record their sincere appreciation of allstakeholders - shareholders, bankers, dealers,vendors and other business partners for theunstinted support received from them during theyear under review. Your Directors recognise andappreciate the efforts and hard work of all theemployees of the Company and their continuedcontribution to its progress.
For and on behalf of the BoardR.S. Goenka
Place: Kolkata Chairman
Date: 21st May 2026 (DIN - 00152880)