The Directors take pleasure in presenting the Annual Report and the Audited FinancialStatements of your Company for the year ended 31st March 2026 together with theReports of the Auditors and the Board of Directors thereon.
Economic scenario
The Indian economy remains one of the world’s fastest growing economies, with GDPgrowth projected to be around 6.5% - 6.9%, despite rising external risks from West Asiaconflicts disrupting supply chains and increasing energy prices. While inflation (WPI)has risen to 3.9% due to these shocks, strong domestic demand and structural reformsprovide resilience. Supply shocks and demand compression because of the continuedmiddle east conflict are affecting raw-material supplies. The robust GST collection, overRs.2 lakh crore in the month of March, 2026, is an indicator of resilience and continuedgood performance of the domestic economy.
While domestic economy is stable, the global economy is facing increased fragility dueto geo-political tensions in the middle east, with growth projected to slowdown to 3.1%in 2026 and inflation rising modestly. The current outlook is characterised by highenergy cost, tightened financial conditions and potential downside risks, if conflictspersist. Economies being inter-dependent, the ongoing conflicts afflict every country indifferent scales. It is hoped that a faster resolution of the conflicts will emerge in theoverall interest of all countries.
Scheme of Arrangement
The year 2025-26 marked a new era in the history of the Company. Lily CommercialPvt. Limited (Lily), which happened to be the holding company of the Company for ashort span and the share capital of which were held by the promoters of the Company,was amalgamated with the Company by a Scheme of Arrangement u/s 230-232 of theCompanies Act, 2013. Simultaneously the two business undertakings of the Companyviz. the Chemical undertaking and Rayon undertaking, including Engineering ProjectsSection, were demerged into two separate companies viz. DCM Shriram FineChemicals Limited and DCM Shriram International Limited, respectively as per thesame Scheme. The sugar segment, viz. Daurala Sugar Works, has been retained inthe Company. The Scheme was approved by the Hon’ble National Company LawTribunal, Delhi (NCLT) by Order dated 21.11.2025. The shareholders of Lily CommercialPvt. Ltd. (Lily) were allotted identical number of shares Lily held in the Company inproportion to their shareholding in Lily. As per the Scheme, the shareholders of theCompany were allotted fully paid equity shares of Rs.2 each in the two resultantcompanies in the ratio of one share each for every share of Rs.2 held in the Companyas on the record date i.e. 26.12.2025. These shares have been listed and admitted fortrading on BSE and NSE w.e.f. 17.02.2026. The companies will strive to achieve theobjectives as envisaged in the Scheme of Arrangement, keeping in view the interest ofall stakeholders.
Financial Summary
The Company reported a turnover of Rs. 1160.12 cr, Gross profit was Rs.80.23 cr andNet profit of Rs.41.61 cr.
Appropriation and Dividend
Considering the need for preserving resources to meet ongoing liabilities towards debtservicing, capital expenditure and the in view of the uncertainties in the economic front,the Board recommended a dividend of Re.0.40 per share of Rs.2 each (20%) for theyear 2025-26.
The closing balance of Rs.217.88 cr, including Rs.187.67 cr brought forward from theprevious years has been carried forward in the P&L Account without accounting for theproposed dividend of Rs.3.48 cr for the financial year 2025-26, which will be recognizedas an appropriation in the current financial year on approval by the shareholders.
The Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company, as approved by the Board, is availableon the Company’s website at the following web link:
https://drive.google.eom/file/d/1SBWBWV-jF3MXSANVzz96zcQSj5h7gNwf/viewAuditors' Report
There are no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimer in the Auditors'Reports to the Members on the Annual Financial Statements for the year ended on31.03.2026.
The Auditors have not reported any fraud pursuant to Section 143(12) of the CompaniesAct, 2013.
Secretarial Audit Report
M/s. Chandrasekaran Associates, Company Secretaries, carried out the SecretarialAudit for the year 2025-26 pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013. A copyof their Report in Form MR-3 as per Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed as Annexure - 1.There is no qualification in the Report.
THE STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Operations - Sugar
The global sugar market in 2025-26 is witnessing a shift from the deficit situation of theprevious season to a modest surplus, led by recovery in production across key regionssuch as Brazil, India and Thailand. Production is estimated at about 189-190 milliontonnes, up from 182 million tonnes in the previous season, exceeding consumption ofabout 177-178 million tonnes. International prices have softened during the year, with asharp correction due to improved supplies and surplus expectations.
In India, sugar production in 2025-26 is expected at around 28.5 million MT, up fromabout 26.1 million MT in the previous year, with consumption expected at around 28.0million MT. Sugar diversion towards ethanol is expected to be around 3.4 million MT inSS 2025-26 against 3.5 million MT in SS 2024-25. The Government initially allowedexport of 15 lakh MT of sugar, with an additional 5 lakh MT permitted subject to certain
conditions. However, due to low international prices, only a partial quantity wasexported. Adequate carryover stocks of 4-5 million tonnes are expected at the start ofthe next season, ensuring supply stability.
The Government of India has permitted distilleries to produce ethanol from sugarcanejuice, sugar syrup, B-heavy and C-heavy molasses without any quantitative restrictionsfor the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26 (November-October), marking a significantpolicy shift from the restrictions placed in the previous season.
The Uttar Pradesh Government has increased the State Advisory Price of sugarcane byRs.30 per quintal. While this benefits farmers, the increase is expected to exertpressure on margins of sugar mills, as there has been no corresponding increase inethanol price or revision in the Sugar Minimum Selling Price (MSP).
It is a matter of relief to Units which have co-generation that power tariffs were revisedby the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission w.e.f. April 2024 byapproximately Rs.0.90 per unit, with a marginal annual increase for the next four years.Further, the transport cost adjustment in sugarcane price for cane not delivered at thefactory was marginally increased.
During FY 2025-26, the Company’s sugar production was 21.11 lakh quintals, achievedby crushing 203.15 lakh quintals of cane on a C-heavy basis. Sugar recovery at 10.39%in FY 2025-26 was lower than 10.56% in FY 2024-25, primarily due to weatherconditions.
Distillery production stood at 25,172 KL of alcohol during FY 2025-26, higher than23,521 KL in FY 2024-25, a 7% increase.
Overall, while the structural transformation of the industry towards a bioenergy-ledmodel has improved resilience and reduced cyclicality to an extent, the sector continuesto operate within a policy-driven environment, and its performance remains closelyaligned with regulatory developments, pricing mechanisms, feedstock availability andglobal market conditions.
Material changes and commitments
No material changes or commitments have occurred between the end of the financialyear to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Report, affecting thefinancial position of the Company.
Subsidiary/Associate Companies
The Company had three non-material wholly owned subsidiaries, viz. Daurala Foods &Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (DFBL), DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Limited (DSFCL), and DCMShriram International Limited (DSIL). On effectuation of the Scheme of Arrangement,the 3 subsidiaries ceased to be subsidiaries of the Company from the appointed datedi.e. 01.04.2023. DCM Hyundai Limited was an associate company. DCM Hyundai
Limited ceased to be an associate company on effectuation of the Scheme as theinvestment held by the Company in the associate company has vested in DCM ShriramInternational Limited, one of the resultant companies of the Scheme of Arrangement.Accordingly, the Company did not have a subsidiary or associate as on 31.03.2026.The Company’s investment in DFBL also vested in DSFCL as per Scheme andaccordingly DFBL has become a wholly owned subsidiary of DSFCL.
Annual Return
A copy of Annual Return for the year 2024-25, is available on the Company’s web linkhttps://drive.aooale.eom/file/d/1WaYHOK6a9w5GsBlRYliBJSE0 zEBWv86/view TheAnnual Return for the year 2025-26 will be uploaded after filing with the Registrar ofCompanies in due course.
BOARD MEETINGS AND DIRECTORS
Meetings of the Board
During the year 2025-26 seven board meetings were held. The dates of the meetings,attendance, etc., are given in the Corporate Governance Report annexed hereto.
Declaration u/s 149(6) of the Act
All the Independent Directors (IDs) have given declarations u/s 149(6) of theCompanies Act 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulationsconfirming that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under the saidSection/ Regulation.
The Directors of the Company have also confirmed that they were not disqualified to beappointed as directors as per Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and that theyhave not been debarred by SEBI or any other statutory authority to hold an office ofdirector in a company.
Policy on Board Diversity
The Board of Directors in its meeting held on 30.05.2016 had approved a Policy onBoard Diversity, recommended by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC)as required under the SEBI Listing Regulations. A copy of the same has been postedon the Company's weblink -
https://drive.google.eom/file/d/1cBktqYcUVbgMtqibYFFip0c7H-AOD2Ay/viewDirectors’Appointment and Remuneration
Appointment of a director on the Board, other than nominee director, is based on therecommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC). NRC identifiesand recommends suitable person to the Board for appointment after assessing thenecessary and desirable competencies. NRC also considers positive attributes likeintegrity, leadership position, time and willingness, financial acumen, managementexperience and knowledge in one or more fields of corporate management.
Independent Directors should fulfill the obligations of independence as per the Act and
Regulation 25 of the SEBI Listing Regulations in addition to the general criteria statedabove. All the Independent Directors of the Company as per requirement, are enrolledin the Databank of IDs maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, a body underthe Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The registration is renewed from time to time. It isensured that a person to be appointed as a director does not suffer any disqualificationunder the Companies Act 2013 or any other law to hold such an office.
The directors of the Company are paid remuneration as per the Remuneration Policy ofthe Company, the gist of which is given under the heading 'Remuneration Policy' as partof this Report. The details of remuneration paid to the directors during the year 2025-26are given in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report.
Changes in Directors or KMPs
Pursuant to coming into effect of the Scheme of Arrangement, the Board of theCompany was also reconstituted. Two of the managerial personnel viz. Shri Alok B.Shriram and Smt. Urvashi Tilakdhar demitted office as Sr. Managing Director and WholeTime Director, respectively, effective from 23.12.2025 and have taken up assignments inthe Resultant Companies. Shri Suman Jyoti Khaitan and Smt. Meenakshi Behara,Independent Directors also demitted office on 23.12.2025. Shri Anurag Surana (DIN00006665) and Shri Sidharth Prasad (DIN 00074194) joined the Board as IndependentDirectors effective from 10.12.2025.
Shri Uday Shriram (DIN 11407307) and Shri Rohan Shriram (DIN 08940521) wereinducted on the Board and appointed as Dy. Managing Director and Whole TimeDirector, respectively, w.e.f. 23.12.2025. The appointments of the two ManagerialPersonnel and the Independent Directors have been approved by the shareholders byspecial resolutions through postal ballot process.
The term of office of Shri Vineet Manaktala, Director Finance & CFO, will come to anend on 30.06.2026. Keeping the policy of inducting a senior officer on the Board, theBoard of Directors in its meeting held on 20.05.2026, on recommendation of theNomination & Remuneration Committee, inducted Shri Sanjay Rastogi (DIN: 11712916)on the Board as an Additional Director and appointed him as “Director & Chief OperatingOfficer (DSW)” w.e.f. 01.07.2026. Shri Sanjay Rastogi is presently the Chief OperatingOfficer of Daurala Sugar Works (DSW). Approval of the shareholders to the appointmentis being sought at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Board at the same meeting, on recommendation of NRC and the Audit Committee,reappointed Shri Vineet Manaktala as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (non-boardmember) for another period of one year from 01.07.2026.
Shri S.B. Mathur & Smt. V. Kavitha Dutt, directors, being longest in office, retire byrotation pursuant to Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting and being eligible offer themselves for re-appointment. Items areaccordingly being included in the Notice for the ensuing Annual General Meeting forconsideration and approval of the shareholders.
The Board in its meeting held on 23.12.2025, in exercise of the powers conferred by theshareholders by special resolution dated 12.08.2023, redesignated Shri Madhav B.Shriram as Managing Director & CEO and enhanced his remuneration including
commission up to 5% from up to 3% of the net profit from the year 2025-26, consideringthe restructuring of the business of the Company and his wider responsibilities. TheBoard also fixed his basic salary at Rs.7.50 lakh p.m. from Rs.5.80 p.m. from23.12.2025.
As per Article 15 of the Articles of Association of the Company, the Managing Directorshall not be liable to retire by rotation. Previously Shri Alok B. Shriram, as Sr. ManagingDirector was a director under this category. With his demitting of office, the Boarddecided that Shri Madhav B. Shriram, Managing Director & CEO be a director not liableto retire by rotation pursuant to the above said Article.
Annual Evaluation of Board and Directors
As required under the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations evaluation of theperformance of the Independent Directors, Non-Executive Directors, Board as a whole,Executive Directors, the Chairman and the Committees during the year 2025-26 wascarried out by the Board of Directors, based on the criteria laid down by the NRC in theyear 2017, in the meeting held on 30.03.2026. A copy of the 'criteria for evaluation’ isannexed as Annexure 2 hereto.
Based on the criteria, the Board reviewed the performance of the Board as a whole,particularly structure, quality of deliberations in the meetings, functions, performance ofthe management and feedback etc. The Board also reviewed the performance of theCommittees, Chairman and Directors. The Board’s observations are as under:
- Appreciated the all-round performance and good results during the year 2025-26.
- The Board continued to adhere to highest standards in all areas, and theperformance was constructive and met the test of objectivity in achieving thegoals of the Company.
- The Committees carried out their functions according to the requirementsmandated under the Companies Act/ SEBI Regulations, pursuant to which theywere constituted, effectively. The Board particularly appreciated the AuditCommittee which met regularly and acted as a watchdog in matters concerningfinance, RPTs and internal financial controls.
- The directors individually, including IDs have given very valuable inputs/contribution in achieving the goals of the Company. It was noted that theExecutive Directors continued to perform with utmost responsibility in achievingthe operating targets and the IDs and other directors contributed by providingvaluable input and guidance.
- The IDs individually and collectively functioned constructively in the best interestof and were beneficial to the Company and the stakeholders.
- The IDs adhered to the Code of Independence as per Schedule IV of the Act andto the restriction regarding pecuniary relationship with the Company during theperiod under evaluation.
The IDs in a separate meeting held on the same day i.e, 30.03.2026, prior to the Board
Meeting, reviewed and evaluated the performance of non-independent Directors.
The IDs also reviewed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information betweenthe Company management and the Board, which are necessary for the Board toeffectively and reasonably perform its duties.
The performance evaluation by the Board and the Independent Directors did not findany matter requiring follow up action.
Directors’ Responsibility Statement
As required under Section 134(3)(c) of the Act, your Directors state that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards hadbeen followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistentlyand made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to givea true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financialyear and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period;
c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguardingthe assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities;
d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Companyand that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operatingeffectively; and
f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisionsof all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operatingeffectively.
Internal Financial Controls
A comprehensive and effective internal financial control system is followed by theCompany. This is further strengthened by an internal audit process under the overallsupervision of the Audit Committee of the Board. Services for internal audit areoutsourced. An experienced professional firm is engaged as internal auditor to ensureeffective and independent evaluation of, inter alia, the internal financial controls.
The Audit Committee lays down the schedule for internal audit. Internal audit reportsare placed before the Committee with management comments. Suggestions areimplemented and reported to the Audit Committee.
Apart from the above, an effective budgeting and monitoring system is also in place.Budgets are reviewed by Audit Committee and approved by the Board. The operatingresults are compared and monitored with the approved budgets periodically.
An effective communication/ reporting system operates between the Unit andCorporate Office to keep abreast of regulatory changes and ensure compliances.
Loans, Guarantees and Investments
The Company has not given any loan, made any investment or provided any guaranteecovered u/s 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, during the year except surplus fundsplaced in liquid funds of mutual funds on short term basis.
Related Party Transactions
Daurala Sugar Works (DSW), a Unit of the Company, has been supplying power andsteam to Daurala Organics and DSW Chemical Industries, which were also the Units ofthe Company prior to coming into effect of the Scheme of Arrangement. The annualtransaction works out to Rs.40 cr. (approx.). On effectuation of the Scheme theChemicals units got demerged and vested in DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Limited,which is a related party, based on common control. The rates charged for power aresame as being charged from the grid. Therefore, the transaction is in the normal courseof business and at arms-length basis.
Regarding continuance of this transaction Clause 6.8.1. of the Scheme provides asunder:
“Daurala Sugar Works, a unit of DCMSR, is presently supplying power and steamto (a) Daurala Organics, presently a unit of DCMSR, (b) Daurala ChemicalIndustries, presently a unit of DCMSR, and each of which unit shall vest inResultant Company 1 upon the Scheme becoming effective. Daurala SugarWorks shall continue to supply power and steam to the Resultant Company 1 atDaurala as is presently being done on the terms agreed between both the parties,upon the Scheme becoming effective, and the Board of Directors of each of theResultant Company 1 and DCMSR shall have the authority to do all acts, deedsand things to preserve such arrangement, which authority shall be exercisedreasonably in the best interests of DCMSR and the Resultant Company 1.”
The Audit Committee and the Board of the respective companies have taken note ofand ratified the arrangement.
There have been no other materially significant related party transactions between theCompany and the Directors, Key Management Personnel or the relatives except forthose disclosed in the financial statements - Note No.42 of Notes to Accounts, whichare at arm’s length basis and not material. Accordingly, Form AOC -2 does not formpart of this Report.
The Board had framed a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is revised in linewith the legal requirements from time to time. A copy of the same is placed on theCompany's weblink: https://drive.gooqle.eom/file/d/1wWcG-dcnJrlA XZmNtKhfQNVX8ogCT8/view
CSR Activities
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time,Annual Report on CSR activities in the prescribed proforma is annexed - Annexure 3.The Company was required to spent Rs.78.79 lakh (after adjusting the excess spentRs.7.59 lakh in the previous year i.e. 2024-25), being 2% of the average net profits ofthe preceding 3 years, during the year under review as per recast financial statements,which has been fully spent. The CFO has confirmed to the Board that funds mandatedwere spent as per approval of the CSR Committee and Board.
Risk Management
The provisions of Regulation 21 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations with regard toconstitution of Risk Management Committee do not apply to the Company based onmarket capitalization. Accordingly, Board has dissolved the Committee in its meetingheld on 14.02.2026.
The Board periodically reviews the status of risk assessment and minimizationprocedures followed by the Company. No significant element of risk, which in theopinion of the Board may threaten the existence of the Company had arisen during theyear.
Public Deposits
Details relating to deposits, covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act 2013:
i) Accepted during the year: - Nil
ii) Remained unclaimed as at the end of the year: - Rs 20,93,000(There is no such instance, where deposit claimed but not paid)
iii) Whether there has been any default in repayment of deposits or payment ofinterest thereon during the year and if so, number of such cases and the totalamount involved-
a) At the beginning of the year '
b) Maximum during the year Nil
c) At the end of the year
iv) The details of deposits which are not in compliance with the requirements of
Chapter V of the Act: - Nil
Significant Material Orders Passed by Regulators or Courts or Tribunals
No significant orders have been passed by any Regulators, Courts or Tribunals duringthe year impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings andOutgo
The required information as per Rule 8 (3) A, B & C of Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014 is annexed - Annexure 4 hereto.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board of Directors in its meeting held on 14.08.2014 had laid down a RemunerationPolicy as recommended by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC) relatingto remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), Sr. ManagementPersonnel (SMP) and other employees of the Company. The Remuneration Policy is inaccordance with Section 178 of the Companies Act 2013 and the Rules made thereunder. The Policy was revised by the Board in its meeting held on 20.05.2026 onrecommendations of the NRC. The Remuneration Policy is posted on the Company'sweblink.
https://drive.qooqle.eom/file/d/1IbG3WQf3pEE6ZpJ8aYLNGSq3Kf0s8WWp/viewThe salient features of the Policy are given below:
i. Guiding principle
The guiding principle of the Policy is that the remuneration and other terms ofemployment should effectively help in attracting and retaining committed andcompetent personnel. The remuneration packages are designed keeping in viewindustry practices and cost of living.
ii. Directors
Non-executive directors are paid remuneration in the form of sitting fees forattending Board/ Committee meetings as fixed by the Board from time to timesubject to statutory provisions. Presently sitting fee is Rs.60,000 per Boardmeeting and Rs.30,000 per Committee meeting. In addition, Non-executiveDirectors are paid commission on profits of up to 1% of the net profit of theCompany, computed in the manner laid down u/s 198 of the Companies Act, 2013,in such amount and proportion as may be decided by the Board of Directors.
Remuneration of Whole-time Directors including Managing Director(s) is fixed bythe Board of Directors on the recommendation of the NRC, subject to the approvalof the shareholders. The NRC, while recommending the remuneration, considerspay and employment conditions in the industry, merit and seniority of the personand paying capacity of the Company. The remuneration, which comprises ofsalary, perquisites, performance-based reward/profit-based commission andretirement benefits as per Company Rules, is subject to the limits laid down underthe Companies Act, 2013.
iii. Key Managerial Personnel and Sr. Management Personnel
Appointment, remuneration and cessation of service of Key Managerial Personnelare subject to the approval of the NRC and Board of Directors. Appointment andcessation of service of Sr. Management Personnel are approved by the ManagingDirector & CEO on the recommendation of Dy. Managing Director/ Whole TimeDirector, keeping in view the Remuneration Policy.
iv. Other employees
The remuneration of other employees is fixed from time to time by theManagement as per the guiding principle laid down in the Remuneration Policyand considering industry standards and cost of living. In addition to salary, theyare also provided perquisites and retirement benefits as per schemes of theCompany and statutory requirements, where applicable.
Managerial Remuneration
The information required as per Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 pertaining to remuneration ofDirectors, KMP and comparisons are annexed - Annexure 5 hereto. It is affirmed thatthe remuneration is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company.
Statement of particulars of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration includingemployees who were in receipt of remuneration which was not less than Rs.102 lakh ormore per annum in aggregate during the year 2025-26 is annexed - Annexure 6hereto.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee presently comprises of four members, three IDs and one Non-ID.Shri Harjeet Singh Chopra is the Chairman and Shri S.B. Mathur (Chairman of theBoard), Shri Sanjay C. Kirloskar and Shri Anurag Surana are Members. There was noinstance of the Board not accepting the recommendation of the Audit Committee.
Vigil Mechanism
Pursuant to Section 177 of the Companies Act 2013 and Regulation 22 of SEBI ListingRegulations, the Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee,adopted a Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower Policy). The revised Policy has beencirculated among the employees and also has been put on the weblink of the Company:https://drive.google.eom/file/d/1VDY28xxeqOXK3tRxhox6smi73tJpEQpd/view
The Policy provides a channel to the employees to report to the management concernsabout unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the code of conductor policies. The mechanism provides for adequate safeguards against victimization ofemployees who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to theChairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases.
Share Capital
During the year, the Company has not issued any share capital with differential votingrights, sweat equity or ESOP nor provided any money to the employees or trusts forpurchase of its own shares.
The Company has not made any public offer of shares during the year.
Statutory Auditors
As per Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, a firm of auditors can be appointed as
Statutory Auditors for two terms of five years each. Accordingly, the shareholders intheir meeting held on 08.08.2022 had reappointed M/s. B S R & Co., LLP, CharteredAccountants, Gurugram (Firm Registration No.101248W/W100022), whose first term of5 years expired at the conclusion of the AGM in 2022, for another term of 5 years tohold office till the conclusion of the AGM in the year 2027.
Cost Auditors
M/s Ramanath Iyer & Co., Cost Accountants, (Regn No.000019), 808, Pearls BusinessPark, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, Delhi - 110034, who were appointed as CostAuditors of the Company for the year 2024-25, submitted the Cost Audit report, due forfiling on or before 10.09.2025, to the Central Government on 10.09.2025. They havebeen re-appointed as Cost Auditors for the year 2025-26. A resolution for ratification oftheir remuneration for the year 2026-27, as required under the Companies Act, 2013,forms part of the Notice convening the ensuing AGM.
The Company maintains cost records as specified by the Central Govt, under sub¬section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Succession Plan
The Board in its meeting held on 22.08.2017 had laid down a policy on OrderlySuccession for Appointments to the Board and Senior Management. The Board wasreconstituted on effectuation of the Scheme of Arrangement, keeping also in view thesuccession plan. The policy can be accessed on the company website through
https://drive.google.eom/file/d/1KuQIMOp7Yf4-oxPCwREMT7aWaNhEftuP/view
Corporate Governance
Reports on Corporate Governance and Management Discussion & Analysis areannexed - Annexure 7.
Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
Pursuant to the “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibitionand Redressal) Act, 2013”, the Company constituted Internal Complaints Committees atall its workplaces.
There has not been any instance of complaint reported in this regard to any of theCommittees during the year. The present Committee was reconstituted effective from01.07.2023 for 3 years and is being reconstituted.
The Company periodically review the policy and submit a status report annually to theCompetent Authority under Section 22 of the said Act.
Compliance to the provisions of Maternity Benefits Act, 1961
During the year the Company complied with the provisions relating to the MaternityBenefits Act, 1961.
Applicability of IBC
Neither any application was made, nor any proceedings were pending under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code during the year.
One Time Settlements
The Company has not entered any one-time settlement of debt during the year underreview.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Applicable Secretarial Standards i.e. SS-1 and SS-2 relating to ‘Meeting of the Board ofDirectors' and ‘General Meetings’, respectively, have been duly followed by theCompany.
Acknowledgment
The Directors acknowledge the continued co-operation and support received from theBanks and various government agencies, and all our business associates.
The Directors also place on record their appreciation of the contribution made byemployees at all levels. Their conduct and support are of utmost importance inachieving the Company’s objectives targets.
For and on behalf of the Board
(Uday Shriram) (Madhav B. Shriram)
DIN:11407307 DIN: 00203521
Dy. Managing Director Managing Director & CEO
Place: New DelhiDate: 20th May, 2026