Your Directors have the pleasure in presenting the 22nd Annual Report on the business and operations of Artemis Medicare ServicesLimited ("the Company"), together with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The financial performance of the Company for the financial year ("FY") ended March 31, 2026 is summarised below:
(Rs. in lacs)
Particulars
Year ended
March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025
Standalone
Consolidated
Revenue from operations
1,06,049.17
91,326.13
1,08,124.24
93,691.67
Other income
2,990.48
3,291.50
2,982.92
3,298.59
Total income
1,09,039.65
94,617.63
1,11,107.16
96,990.26
Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation andAmortisation expenses (EBITDA)
21,503.08
18,275.52
21,800.58
18,477.55
Less: Finance costs
2,694.40
3,048.26
2,768.72
3,194.48
Less: Depreciation & amortisation expenses
4,632.79
4,301.80
4,806.64
4,516.49
Profit before exceptional items and tax
14,175.89
10,925.46
14,225.22
10,766.58
Less: Exceptional Items
307.44
-
Profit before tax
13,868.45
13,917.78
Less: Tax expense
3,524.30
2,579.68
3,546.26
2,548.96
Profit after tax
10,344.15
8,345.78
10,371.52
8,217.62
Other comprehensive income / (loss)
(16.38)
(8.40)
(18.05)
(9.84)
Total comprehensive income
10,327.77
8,337.38
10,353.47
8,207.78
STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS, OPERATIONS AND FUTUREOUTLOOK
During the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), the Company delivereda strong and resilient performance, supported by sustaineddemand for tertiary and quaternary healthcare services,improvement in case mix profile, and continued focus onoperational and financial discipline. The year under reviewreflects steady progress in strengthening clinical capabilities,enhancing operational efficiency, and advancing the Company'slong-term growth strategy.
On a standalone basis, the Company reported revenue fromoperations of Rs. 1,06,049.17 Lacs for FY26, as compared toRs. 91,326.13 Lacs in the previous year. EBITDA for FY26 wasRs. 21,503.08 Lacs, as against Rs. 18,275.52 Lacs in FY25, whileProfit after tax for FY26 amounted to Rs. 10,344.15 Lacs, ascompared to Rs. 8,345.78 Lacs in the previous year. The financialperformance was primarily driven by higher realizations,improved occupancy levels, and operating leverage, supportedby a favourable specialty mix and continued cost optimizationinitiatives.
On a consolidated basis, the Company continued todemonstrate stable performance, supported by contributionsfrom its domestic and international operations. The Companyreported revenue from operations of Rs. 1,08,124.24 Lacsfor FY26, as compared to Rs. 93,691.67 Lacs in the previousyear. Consolidated EBITDA stood at Rs. 21,800.58 Lacs versusRs. 18,477.55 Lacs in FY25. Profit after tax on a consolidatedbasis was Rs. 10,371.52 Lacs for FY26, as compared toRs. 8,217.62 Lacs in FY25. The overall consolidated performancereflects steady growth across key parameters and continuedimprovement in operational metrics.
During the year under review, the Company continued tostrengthen its position as a leading tertiary and quaternary careprovider. The operational performance was marked by sustainedgrowth in inpatient and outpatient volumes, supported byincreasing demand for complex and high-acuity treatmentsacross key specialties such as oncology, cardiac sciences,neurosciences and critical care. The Company achieved oneof its highest levels of Average Revenue per Occupied Bed(ARPOB), driven by higher clinical complexity, improved payermix and enhanced realizations. Operational efficiencies werefurther supported by standardized clinical protocols, optimalresource utilization and continued focus on quality and patientsafety.
In line with its in-house expansion strategy, the Companyoperationalised its third tower, which augmented thebed capacity and supported future growth in high-acuityspecialties. During FY26, the Company was also awardeda Platinum Green Building certification and in light of therevised regulatory framework introduced by the Governmentof Haryana, this certification is expected to facilitate theaddition of approximately 250 beds over a period of time. Thiswill enable the Company to scale its capacity to nearly 1,000beds at a single location, further strengthening its position as aleading healthcare facility. The enhanced capacity is expectedto improve access to care, deepen referral networks, andstrengthen patient engagement across its catchment areas.
The Company's overseas unit, Artemis Curepipe Hospital inMauritius, demonstrated encouraging progress during FY26,with a steady ramp-up in operations and improving utilisationlevels. Reflecting its continued commitment to expanding itsinternational footprint, the Company also announced a new110 beds facility in Mauritius under the name "ArtemisCascavelle Hospital" during FY26. The performance of theexisting unit underscores growinsg market acceptance andstrengthening clinical and operational capabilities, while theupcoming facility is expected to further enhance the Company'spresence and service offerings in the region.
In line with its growth strategy, the Company has announcedits upcoming super-speciality hospital in Raipur, expected tooperationalise by FY2027, marking a significant step towardsexpanding its geographic footprint in Central India. In addition,the Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for the development of a ~650s beds facility under the"VIMHANS ARTEMIS HOSPITAL" brand in South Delhi. Theseprojects are aligned with the Company's long-term vision ofscaling capacity in high-growth markets and strengthening itspresence across key regions.
The proposed developments in Raipur and South Delhi areexpected to be funded through a mix of proceeds from theInternational Finance Corporation (IFC) investment, internalaccruals, and debt financing. This balanced funding approachis intended to support disciplined capital allocation whilemaintaining financial flexibility, enabling the Company toexecute its expansion plans efficiently and sustainably.
In a notable development, the Company has initiateda comprehensive heart and lung transplant program incollaboration with KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad. This partnershipbrings together clinical expertise, advanced infrastructureand established transplant protocols to deliver complextransplant procedures with improved clinical outcomes,significantly strengthening the Company's capabilities in organtransplantation and critical care.
The Company has also launched a dedicated Geriatric andLongevity Program, aimed at addressing the evolving healthcareneeds of the ageing population through a multidisciplinaryapproach focused on preventive care, chronic diseasemanagement, rehabilitation and overall wellness.
Further strengthening its emergency and critical care responsecapabilities, the Company has introduced a 5G-enabledambulance service designed to enable real-time datatransmission, remote monitoring and faster clinical decisionmaking during patient transport. In addition, the Company hasexpanded its reach through the introduction of train and airambulance services, enabling seamless and timely access toadvanced medical care across geographies.
The Company is also actively exploring the integration ofArtificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions across diagnostics,treatment protocols and operational processes to furtherenhance quality of care and patient outcomes.
Enhancing patient experience and service quality continues toremain a key priority. During FY26, the Company undertookseveral initiatives to improve the overall patient journey,including strengthening service delivery processes andimplementing structured feedback and grievance redressalmechanisms. These initiatives are aimed at improvingresponsiveness, transparency and overall patient satisfaction,while reinforcing the Company's commitment to patient-centriccare.
Going forward, the Company remains focused on strengtheningits leadership position through calibrated capacity expansion,deepening of specialty capabilities, and continued investmentin clinical excellence and technology. Expansion across DelhiNCR and select Tier II and Tier III markets, supported by adisciplined and capital-efficient approach, will remain a keypillar of Company's growth strategy.
With a strong clinical foundation, robust governance frameworkand a clear strategic roadmap, the Company is well positionedto capitalize on emerging opportunities in the healthcare sector.The Board remains confident that the Company will continue todeliver sustainable growth and create long-term value for itsstakeholders while maintaining the highest standards of quality,ethics and patient care.
DIVIDEND
Your Company has a consistent track record of dividendpayments over the last three financial years. Your Directorsare pleased to recommend a final dividend of Re. 0.45 perEquity Share having face value of Re. 1/- each (i.e. 45%) forFY 2025-26, for your approval. The dividend, if approved,shall be payable to the Members whose names appear in theRegister of Members/ List of Beneficial Owners as on the recorddate i.e., July 10, 2026.
The Board has recommended the above final dividend based onthe Company's Dividend Distribution Policy which is available onthe website of the Company athttps://www.artemishospitals.com/BackEndImages/downloads/Investorsdata/dividend-distribution-policv.pdf.
RESERVES
During the year under review, no amount was transferred tothe reserves by the Company.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As on March 31, 2026, the Company's Board comprised10 (Ten) Directors comprising of 1 Executive Director,4 Non-Executive Directors and 5 Independent Directors(including 1 Woman Director). The details of Directors andcomposition of various committees of the Board and otherdetails are provided in Corporate Governance Report formingpart of the Annual Report.
a) Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review and between the end of thefinancial year and date of this report, following are thechanges in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of theCompany:
(i) Dr. Nirmal Kumar Ganguly (DIN: 02316154) hadsubmitted his resignation as a Non-ExecutiveNon-Independent Director of the Company with effectfrom the close of business hours on May 12, 2025 dueto personal reasons.
(ii) Ms. Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa (DIN: 07862942) ceasedto be an Independent Director of the Company uponcompletion of her term of five years as an IndependentDirector on May 21, 2025.
(iii) The Board of Directors at their meeting held onMay 12, 2025, approved the appointment of Mr. SunamSarkar (DIN: 00058859) as an Additional Director(Non-Executive Non-Independent) with effect fromMay 12, 2025, and the Members of the Companyat their Annual General Meeting ("AGM") held onJuly 30, 2025, appointed him as a Non-ExecutiveNon-Independent Director, liable to retire by rotation.
(iv) The Board of Directors at their meeting held onMay 8, 2026, approved the appointment of Mr. TapanMitra (DIN: 08445248) as an Additional Director in thecategory of Independent Director for a term of 3 (three)consecutive years, with effect from May 8, 2026 toMay 7, 2029, subject to the approval of the Membersat the ensuing AGM.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on May 8,2026, had recommended to the Members at the ensuingAGM the appointment of Dr. Girdhar Jessaram Gyani(DIN: 05169157) as an Independent Director of theCompany, not liable to retire by rotation, to hold officefor a term of 3 (three) consecutive years, with effect fromAugust 1, 2026 to July 31, 2029.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directorsof the Company possess requisite qualifications, experienceand expertise (including the proficiency) and hold higheststandards of integrity.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152(6) of theCompanies Act, 2013 ("the Act"), Mr. Neeraj Kanwar(DIN: 00058951), Director of the Company, who retired byrotation, was re-appointed by the Members of the Companyat the AGM held during the year under review. Further,Ms. Shalini Kanwar Chand (DIN: 00015511), Director of theCompany, is liable to retire by rotation and being eligible,offers herself for re-appointment at the 22nd AGM of theCompany.
None of the aforesaid Directors are disqualified underSection 164(1) or 164(2) of the Act and are not debarredfrom holding the office of Director pursuant to order ofSEBI or any other authority.
b) Declaration by Independent Directors
In terms with Section 149(7) of the Act read withRegulation 25(8) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI ListingRegulations"), Independent Directors of the Companyhave submitted declarations that they meet the criteria ofIndependence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act andalso Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Independent Directors have also complied with theCode for Independent Directors as per Schedule IV of theAct. All our Independent Directors are registered on theIndependent Director's Databank.
c) Formal Annual Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the SEBIListing Regulations, the Board is required to carry outannual evaluation of its own performance and that of itsCommittees and Individual Directors. The Nominationand Remuneration Committee ("NRC") of the Board alsocarries out evaluation of every Director's performance.Accordingly, the Board, Independent Directors and NRC ofyour Company have carried out the performance evaluationduring the year under review.
For annual performance evaluation of the Board as awhole, it's Committees and individual Directors includingthe Chairman of the Board, the Company has formulatedquestionnaires to assist in evaluation of the performance.Every Director has to fill the questionnaires related to theperformance of the Board, its Committees and individualDirectors except himself by rating the performance on eachquestion on the scale of 1 to 5, 1 being Unacceptable and 5being Exceptionally Good.
On the basis of the response to the questionnaires, a matrixreflecting the ratings was formulated and placed before theBoard for formal annual evaluation by the Board of its ownperformance and that of its Committees and individualDirectors. The Board was satisfied with the evaluationresults.
d) Separate Meeting of Independent Directors
In terms of requirements under Schedule IV of the Act andRegulation 25(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separatemeeting of the Independent Directors was held on March18, 2026.
The Independent Directors at the meeting, inter-alia,reviewed the following:
• Performance of Non-Independent Directors and theBoard as a whole.
• Performance of the Chairman of the Company, takinginto account the views of Executive Director and Non¬Executive Directors.
• Assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow ofinformation between the Company Management andthe Board that is necessary for the Board to effectivelyand reasonably perform their duties.
e) Nomination & Remuneration Policy
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nominationand Remuneration Committee, laid down a Nomination& Remuneration Policy for selection and appointmentof the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and SeniorManagement and their remuneration. The extract of theNomination & Remuneration Policy covering the salientfeatures are provided in the Corporate Governance Reportforming part of the Annual Report.
The Nomination & Remuneration Policy of the Company isavailable on the website of the Company at
https://www.artemishospitals.com/BackEndImages/
downloads/Investorsdata/amsl-nomination-and-
remuneration-policv.pdf.
f) Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management
The Company has formulated a Code of Conduct forDirectors and Senior Management Personnel. All Directorsand Senior Management Personnel had affirmed thatthey have complied with the provisions of the said codeduring the financial year ended March 31, 2026. For furtherdetails, please refer the Corporate Governance Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
No material changes and commitments affecting the financialposition of your Company have occurred between the end ofthe financial year to which the financial statements relate andthe date of this Report.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS
No significant and material orders have been passed duringthe year under review by the regulators or courts or tribunalsimpacting the going concern status and Company's operationsin future.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There is no change in the nature of business of your Companyduring the year under review.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Internal Financial Control means the policies and proceduresadopted by the Company for ensuring the orderly and efficientconduct of its business, including adherence to the Company'spolicies, the safeguarding of its assets, timely prevention anddetection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completenessof the accounting records and timely preparation of reliablefinancial information.
The Company has an Internal Financial Control Frameworkcommensurate with the size, scale and complexity of itsoperations and in line with the requirements of the CompaniesAct 2013. The IFC framework supports in ensuring that allthe assets are safeguarded and protected against loss fromunauthorized use or disposition, and that the transactions areauthorized, recorded and reported correctly. These controlsare supported by Internal Audits, Management reviews anddocumented policies, guidelines and procedures. These controlsare designed to ensure that the financial and other records arereliable for preparing financial information and other reportsand for maintaining regular accountability of the Company'sassets. The Company uses SAP S/4HANA (ERP) to processfinancial transactions and maintain its books of accounts. TheSAP-S/4HANA has been setup to ensure adequacy of financialtransactions and integrity & reliability of financial reporting.Internal Financial Controls of the Company are adequatewith reference to the Financial Statements and are operatingeffectively.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
As required by Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI Listing Regulations,a detailed Management Discussion and Analysis Report ispresented in a separate section forming part of the AnnualReport.
SUBSIDIARY/ ASSOCIATE/ JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
As on March 31, 2026, your Company has only one Subsidiaryi.e. Artemis Cardiac Care Private Limited (a joint venturewith Philips Medical Systems Nederland BV), which operates
and manages multiple cardiac centres with interventional &diagnostics cardiology and critical care capability. Further, yourCompany has no associate company.
The contribution of Subsidiary to the overall performance ofthe Company is outlined in note no. 42(b) of the ConsolidatedFinancial Statements for the financial year ended March 31,2026, forming part of the Annual Report.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As stipulated under Section 129 of the Act and Regulation33 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Consolidated FinancialStatements have been prepared by the Company in accordancewith the applicable Accounting Standards. The auditedConsolidated Financial Statements, together with Auditors'Report, form part of the Annual Report.
The Company shall place separate audited financialstatements of its subsidiary company on its website athttps://www.artemishospitals.com/investors.
A statement in Form AOC-1 containing the salient features ofthe financial statements of the Company's subsidiary/ jointventure for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 is alsoattached with the financial statements forming part of theAnnual Report.
MATERIAL SUBSIDIARIES
Your Company has no material subsidiary in accordance withRegulation 16 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company did not acceptdeposits covered under Chapter V of the Act. Further, noamount of principal or interest on deposits was outstanding ason March 31, 2026.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
Statutory Auditors
M/s. T R Chadha & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants(FRN: 006711N/N500028), were appointed as StatutoryAuditors of the Company for a period of 5 (five) consecutiveyears, from the conclusion of the 17th AGM until the conclusionof the 22nd AGM, at the AGM held on July 20, 2021.
The report given by M/s. T R Chadha & Co LLP, CharteredAccountants, Statutory Auditors on the financial statements ofthe Company for FY 2025-26 forms part of the Annual Report.The comments on statement of accounts referred to in theAuditors' Report are self-explanatory. The Auditors' Report doesnot contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
The present term of M/s. T R Chadha & Co LLP, CharteredAccountants, would expire at the conclusion of the ensuingAGM. Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee,the Board of Directors of your Company has recommendedthe re-appointment of M/s. T R Chadha & Co LLP, CharteredAccountants, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company foranother term of 5 (five) consecutive years, from the conclusion
of the 22nd AGM until the conclusion of the 27th AGM of theCompany to be held in the year 2031.
A consent and eligibility certificate has been received fromM/s. T R Chadha & Co LLP, consenting to act as the StatutoryAuditors of the Company and confirming that they are eligiblefor re-appointment as Statutory Auditors of the Company underSection 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and meet the criteriafor appointment specified in Section 141 of the CompaniesAct, 2013. Further, they have confirmed that they hold a validcertificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute ofChartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
A resolution seeking their appointment forms part of the Noticeconvening the 22nd AGM and is recommended for considerationand approval of the Members of the Company.
Cost Auditors
There was no qualification, reservation or adverse remark orobservation/suggestion in the Cost Audit Report for FY 2024-25as submitted by M/s. Chandra Wadhwa & Co., Cost Accountants,Cost Auditors of the Company.
The Board at its meeting held on May 12, 2025, appointedM/s. Chandra Wadhwa & Co., Cost Accountants, to carry outthe audit of cost records of the Company for FY 2025-26.
Based on the recommendation of Audit Committee,M/s. Chandra Wadhwa & Co., Cost Accountants, being eligible,have also been appointed by the Board at its meeting held onMay 8, 2026 as Cost Auditors to audit the cost records of theCompany for FY 2026-27. The Company has received a letterfrom M/s. Chandra Wadhwa & Co. to the effect that theirappointment would be within the limits prescribed underSection 141(3)(g) of the Act and that they are not disqualifiedfor such appointment within the meaning of Section 141 of theAct. The remuneration to be paid to M/s. Chandra Wadhwa &Co. for FY 2026-27 is subject to ratification by the Members atthe ensuing AGM.
Cost records as specified by the Central Government undersub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Act are made andmaintained by the Company.
Secretarial Auditors
M/s. DMK Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (FirmRegistration Number: P2006DE003100), were appointed asthe Secretarial Auditors of the Company to undertake theSecretarial Audit for a term of five consecutive years i.e. fromFY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30, by the Board at their meeting heldon May 12, 2025 and subsequently approved by the Membersat the AGM held on July 30, 2025.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, the Secretarial Auditors, M/s. DMKAssociates, Practicing Company Secretaries, has issued aSecretarial Audit Report for FY 2025-26. The Secretarial AuditReport does not contain any qualification, reservation oradverse remark and is annexed herewith as Annexure-I.
Reporting of fraud by the Auditors
During the year under review, none of the Auditors of theCompany had reported any matter under Section 143(12) ofthe Act. Therefore, no detail is required to be disclosed underSection 134(3)(ca) of the Act.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A calendar of meetings is prepared and circulated in advanceto the Directors. During the year, under review 5 (five) Boardmeetings were convened and held. The intervening gapbetween the meetings was within the period prescribedunder the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The details ofall Board/ Committee meetings held during FY 2025-26 aregiven in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of theAnnual Report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The details of the Audit Committee including its compositionand terms of reference are mentioned in the CorporateGovernance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
The Board, during the year under review, had accepted allrecommendations made to it by the Audit Committee.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has formulated a vigil mechanism throughWhistle Blower Policy to deal with instances of unethicalbehaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of Company'scode of conduct. The details of the policy are provided inthe Corporate Governance Report and also available on thewebsite of the Company athttps://www.artemishospitals.com/BackEndImages/downloads/Investorsdata/whistle-blower-policy.pdf.
COMMITTEES OF BOARD
Pursuant to the requirements under the Act and the SEBI ListingRegulations, the Board of Directors has constituted variousCommittees of Board such as Audit Committee, Nominationand Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders' RelationshipCommittee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee,Business Responsibility & Sustainability Committee and RiskManagement Committee. The details of composition andterms of reference of these Committees are mentioned in theCorporate Governance Report.
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised Capital
During the year under review, there was no change in theAuthorised Share Capital of the Company. As on March 31,2026, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company stood atRs. 70,05,00,000/- divided into 69,55,00,000 Equity Shares offace value of Re. 1/- each and 50,000 Preference Shares of facevalue of Rs. 100/- each.
Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Capital
During the year under review, 17,41,750 equity shareswere allotted pursuant to exercise of stock options under
Artemis Medicare Management Stock Option Plan - 2021and 1,89,62,247 equity shares were allotted to InternationalFinance Corporation ("IFC"), a qualified institutional buyer andwho does not belong to the promoter/ promoter group of theCompany, upon conversion of, on maturity, of 33,000 fully paidunsecured compulsorily convertible debentures of face value ofRs. 1,00,000/- each of the Company as issued to IFC.
Subsequent to the aforesaid allotment, the issued, subscribedand paid-up equity share capital of the Company as onMarch 31, 2026 was Rs. 15,83,06,247/- comprising of15,83,06,247 Equity Shares of face value of Re. 1/- each.
a. Issue of equity shares with differential rights
Your Company has not issued any equity shares withdifferential rights during the year under review.
b. Issue of sweat equity shares
Your Company has not issued any sweat equity sharesduring the year under review.
c. Issue of employee stock options
During the year under review, 17,41,750 stock options werevested and upon exercise converted into equal number ofequity shares of face value of Re. 1/- each fully paid-up.
d. Provision of money by Company for purchase of its ownshares by employees or by trustees for the benefit ofemployees
Your Company has not made any provision of money forpurchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees forthe benefit of employees during the year under review.
ESOP SCHEME
Pursuant to approval accorded by the Board and Membersof the Company on February 4, 2021 and March 14, 2021,respectively, the Artemis Medicare Management Stock OptionPlan-2021 ("the Plan") was introduced to issue and allot equityshares to the eligible employee of the Company.
The total number of stock options granted pursuant to the Planwas 69,67,000 which shall be convertible into an equal numberof equity shares of face value of Re. 1/- each. The Company hasreceived approvals from stock exchanges i.e. BSE Limited andNational Stock Exchange of India Limited under the SEBI ListingRegulations for the listing of the equity shares issued pursuantto the Plan.
All the stock options under the Plan have been fully exercisedand converted into an equal number of equity shares. As onMarch 31, 2026, no stock options remain pending to be grantedor exercised under the Plan.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 14 of the SEBI(Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)Regulations, 2021 ("the SEBI SBEB Regulations"), the required
disclosure is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.artemishospitals.com/BackEndlmages/downloads/Investorsdata/esop-disclosure-under-regulation-14-fy-2025-26.pdf The Plan has been implemented inaccordance with the SEBI SBEB Regulations and the resolutionpassed by the Members of the Company. A certificate in thisregard from the Secretarial Auditors of the Company shall beplaced at the ensuing AGM for inspection by the Members.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
During the year under review, your Company has not givenany loan or provided any guarantee, or made any investmentcovered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All contracts/ arrangements/ transactions/ entered by theCompany during the year under review with related partieswere in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's lengthbasis and do not attract the provisions of Section 188 of the Act.During the year under review, the Company did not enter intoany contracts/ arrangement/ transaction with related partieswhich could be considered material in accordance with theRelated Party Transactions policy of the Company.
Suitable disclosures as required by the Indian AccountingStandards have been made in the note no. 31 to the StandaloneFinancial Statements forming part of the Annual Report. TheRelated Party Transactions policy is available on the Company'swebsite athttps://www.artemishospitals.com/BackEndImages/downloads/Investorsdata/related-partv-transaction-policv.pdf.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION
The details required to be disclosed pursuant to Section 197(12)of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 areprovided in the Corporate Governance Report.
During the year under review, Dr. Devlina Chakravarty, ManagingDirector, did not receive any remuneration or commission fromthe Company's subsidiary.
Particulars of employees as per Section 197(12) of the Act readwith Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, forms partof this Board's Report. In terms of the provisions of Section 136of the Act, the Annual Report comprising financial statementsetc. is being sent to the Members of the Company excludinginformation on employees' particulars which is available forinspection by the Members at the Registered Office/ CorporateOffice of the Company during the business hours on all workingdays (except Saturdays and Sundays) of the Company up to thedate of the ensuing AGM. Any Member interested in obtaininga copy thereof, may write to the Company Secretary at theCorporate Office of the Company.
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
Your Company has in place a formal policy for the preventionof sexual harassment of its employees at the workplace andhas complied with the provisions relating to the constitution ofInternal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013 ("POSH Act"). The Company conducts awarenesssessions from time to time to sensitize employees on theprevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment atthe workplace.
The details of the complaints under POSH Act for FY 2025-26are as under:
a) Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in theyear - Nil
b) Number of complaints disposed off in the year - Nil
c) Number of cases pending for more than ninety days - Nil
For further details, please refer the Corporate GovernanceReport.
MATERNITY BENEFIT
The Company is committed to providing a supportive andinclusive work environment for its employees. In this regard,the Company has complied with the applicable provisions ofthe Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended. The Companyprovides maternity benefits and related facilities to eligiblewomen employees in accordance with the requirementsprescribed under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Your Company was honoured and recognised at variousprestigious forums for its continuous pursuit of growth andexcellence. The prominent awards received are listed below:
> National Growth Summit & Award 2025 for (i) BestHospital for Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery; and (ii) FastestGrowing Super Speciality Hospital, in Delhi NCR.
> National Empowerment Award 2025 for (i) Emergency& Trauma Services, (ii) Dermatology, (iii) Obstetrics& Gynaecology, (iv) Critical Care, and (v) CommunityAwareness, awarded in May 2025.
> Health Care leadership Award at 5th Economic TimesHealthcare Leaders Summit at New Delhi.
> FICCI Medical Value Travel Awards 2026 - Conferred at theAdvantage Healthcare India 2026, the 8th InternationalSummit on Medical Value Travel ("MVT") held at IndoExpo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. Artemis Hospital wasconferred four Prestigious Honours in the MVT SpecialistHospital category across multiple super-specialtiesCardiology & Interventional Cardiology, Neurology &Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - Joint Replacement,Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery.
> Ratan Tata Healthcare Excellence Award 2026.
> India Health Summit & Awards 2026, for revitalising India'sHealthcare Infrastructure and Leveraging Digital Power.
> Navapath Puraskaar 2026, by Navhera Foundation, inrecognition of exceptional contributions to social service &Excellence in Healthcare.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has an adequate risk assessment andmanagement process in place to identify and notify the AuditCommittee and the Board about the risks or opportunities thatcould have an adverse impact on the Company's operations orthat could be exploited to maximize the gains. The Companyhas constituted a Risk Management Committee ("RMC") ofthe Board. The RMC has formulated a Risk Management Policythat is intended to ensure that an effective Risk Managementframework is established and implemented within theCompany. The Company's approach to addressing businessrisks is comprehensive, and the RMC periodically reviews suchrisks, evaluate their impact, and develops mitigation plans. Aframework for controls and a reporting mechanism of risks arein place.
Further details about the RMC including its composition arementioned in the Corporate Governance Report forming partof the Annual Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company recognizes its responsibility towards creatinga common good for all stakeholders and is committed tointegrating economic, environmental, and social objectiveswith its operations and growth. Through its CSR initiatives, theCompany strives to make visible and meaningful contributionsto society and the environment. The Company has a dedicatedCSR team, that works exclusively towards achieving the CSRgoals of the organization. All CSR activities are carried out eitherdirectly by the Company or through registered implementingagencies and these activities are closely monitored under theguidance of the CSR Committee.
During the year under review, the Company continued towork on its core thematic initiatives such are environmentsustainability, rainwater harvesting, conservation of solarenergy & natural resource, fight against tuberculosis, andmenstrual health & hygiene management. These initiativesaims to promote greenery by tree plantation, horticulture andlandscaping of the urban green space; make Gurugram a ZeroRain-Water Outflow City; eliminate the burden of Tuberculosisin Haryana; raise awareness on menstrual health and hygiene;and meet the demand of electricity through renewable energyby harnessing sunlight into electricity.
The Annual Report on CSR Activities for FY 2025-26, pursuant torequirements of Section 134(3)(o) of the Act and Rule 8 of the
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014 formspart of this Report as Annexure-II.
The CSR Policy of the Company is available on the websiteof the Company athttps://www.artemishospitals.com/BackEndlmages/downloads/Investorsdata/corporate-social-resonsibilitv-policv.pdf.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended from time totime, has mandated the top 1000 Listed Companies bymarket capitalisation to include Business Responsibility andSustainability Report ("BRS Report") in their Annual Report.
Accordingly, a BRS Report, describing the initiatives taken bythe Company from an environment, social and governanceperspective, forms part of the Annual Report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION,FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Particulars required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act readwith Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, regardingconservation of energy, technology absorption and foreignexchange earnings and outgo are provided in Annexure-III tothis Report.
ANNUAL RETURN
As per Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return referredto in Section 92(3) of the Act has been placed on the websiteof the Company i.e. www.artemishospitals.comunder theInvestors Section (Refer link https://www.artemishospitals.com/BackEndImages/downloads/Investorsdata/annual-return-fy-2025-26.pdf).
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
At Artemis, we hold ourselves to the high standards ofcorporate governance, recognizing its pivotal role in fosteringtrust, integrity, and accountability within our organization.Our philosophy revolves around ethical leadership, boardindependence, and transparent communication. Upholdingpatient safety and quality care as our utmost priorities,we remain committed to regulatory compliance and thecontinuous improvement of our governance practices. Througha culture of responsibility and adaptability, we are committedto ensuring that our actions align with our mission of enhancinghealthcare outcomes and improving lives, thereby earning theconfidence of our stakeholders and contributing positively tothe healthcare community.
The compliance report on corporate governance and a certificateon corporate governance received from M/s. Ankit Tiwari &Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, regarding compliance ofthe conditions of corporate governance, as stipulated underSchedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations form part of theAnnual Report.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required by Section 134(3)(c) of the Act, your Directors statethat:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financialyear ended March 31, 2026, the applicable accountingstandards had been followed along with proper explanationrelating to material departures;
b) the Directors had selected such accounting policies andapplied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent, so as to give atrue and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company asat the end of financial year and of the profit of the Companyfor that period;
c) the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets ofthe Company and for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
d) the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a goingconcern basis;
e) the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to befollowed by the Company and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f) the Directors had devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable laws andthat such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the year under review, your Company had compliedwith all the applicable Secretarial Standards.
TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
During the year under review, no amount was required to betransferred by the Company to the Investor Education andProtection Fund.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
1) During the year under review, the Company has neithermade any application nor any proceeding is pending underthe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
2) During the year under review, there was no transactionrequiring disclosure or reporting in respect of matterrelating to instance of one-time settlement with any bankor financial institution.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Company's organizational culture upholds professionalism,integrity and continuous improvement across all functions, aswell as optimum utilization of the Company's resources forsustainable and profitable growth.
Your Directors places on record their sincere gratitude tothe Central Government, State Governments, regulatoryauthorities and other Government agencies for their continuedsupport and cooperation. We extend our deepest appreciationto the medical fraternity, particularly the doctors, specialists,surgeons and healthcare professionals associated with theCompany, whose expertise and dedication to patient careremain fundamental to the Company's success and alsoacknowledges the commitment and valuable contributions ofall employees in driving the Company's growth and excellencein healthcare services. We also express our sincere thanks tobusiness partners, bankers, stakeholders and shareholders fortheir continued trust and support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Onkar Kanwar
Place: Gurugram Chairman
Date : May 8, 2026 DIN: 00058921