The Directors present their Seventy-Eighth (78th) Annual Report on the business and operations of Rallis India Limited ('the Company'/'Rallis')along with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ('FY') ended March 31, 2026.
Financial Results
Particulars
FY 2026Current Financial Year
FY 2025Previous Financial Year
Revenue from operations
2,896.65
2,662.94
Other income
42.71
31.72
Total Income
2,939.36
2,694.66
Profit before finance cost, depreciation & amortisation and tax
403.98
318.48
Finance costs
10.32
12.49
Depreciation & Amortisation expenses
117.13
120.49
Profit before exceptional items and tax
276.53
185.50
Exceptional items
(26.23)
1.17
Profit before tax
250.30
186.67
Current tax
79.25
55.57
Deferred tax
(12.83)
5.97
Profit for the year
183.88
125.13
Profit for the year attributable to:
- Equity shareholders of the Company
- Non-controlling interests
N.A.
Total other comprehensive income (net of taxes) ('OCI')
3.46
(1.75)
Total comprehensive income for the year
187.34
123.38
Opening Balance of Retained Earnings
1,441.05
1,366.29
1,628.39
1,489.67
Appropriations
Dividend on Equity Shares*
(48.62)
Transfer to Reserve for equity instruments through OCI*
(0.00)
Transfer to Cash flow hedge reserve
-
Closing Balance of Retained Earnings
1,579.77
Dividend
The Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of H 3.00 pershare (i.e., 300%) on the Equity Shares of the Company of H 1.00 eachfor the year ended March 31, 2026 (previous year H 2.50 per sharei.e., 250%). If the dividend, as recommended above, is declared atthe ensuing Annual General Meeting ('AGM'), the total outflowtowards dividend on Equity Shares for the year would be H 58.34 crore(previous year H 48.62 crore).
Dividend Distribution Policy
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board ofIndia (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 ('SEBI Listing Regulations'), the Board of Directors of theCompany have a Dividend Distribution Policy in place which aims tomaintain a balance between profit retention and a fair, sustainableand consistent distribution of profits among its Members. The saidPolicy is available on the website of the Company under the'Investors'section athttps://www.rallis.com/DividendDistributionPolicy.
Transfer to Reserves
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire amount ofprofits for FY 2025-26 in the retained earnings.
Equity Share Capital
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2026 wasH 19.45 crore. During the year under review, the Company has notissued any shares.
Company's Performance
The revenue from operations for FY 2025-26 was H 2,897 crore, higherby 9% over the previous year's revenue from operations of H 2,663crore. Profit before exceptional items and tax for FY 2025-26 wasH 277 crore, higher by 49% from H 186 crore in FY 2024-25. The profitfor the year attributable to equity shareholders in FY 2025-26 wasH 184 crore registering a growth of 47% over the profit attributableto equity shareholders of H 125 crore in FY 2024-25.
Business Context
According to the International Monetary Fund, the global economygrew by 3.4% in Calendar Year ('CY') 2025 and is expected to sustain asimilar trajectory in CY 2026 and CY 2027. Growth trends continue toremain uneven across regions, with advanced economies witnessingrelatively subdued expansion of about 1.9% in CY 2025, whileemerging and developing economies are projected to remain resilientat around 4.4%. This divergence reflects varying demand conditions,policy environments and investment cycles across geographies.1
Global inflation is expected to follow a moderating path, risingmarginally from 4.1% in CY 2025 to 4.4% in CY 2026 before easing
to 3.7% in CY 2027, aided by stabilising commodity prices andcalibrated monetary policies. While overall economic activitycontinues to be driven by private consumption, improving financialconditions and investment in productivity-enhancing technologies,the outlook continues to be exposed to risks such as geopoliticaltensions, evolving trade policies, energy price volatility, and supplychain realignments.2
India's economy sustained steady growth of ~7.6% in FY 2025-26,driven by healthy consumption trends, strengthening rural demandand a recovery in agricultural activity. The expansion was furthersupported by improvement in manufacturing, ongoing reforms,higher investment activity and continued public spending oninfrastructure and rural sectors. 3
India's agriculture sector remained stable during FY 2025-26,supported by improved sowing conditions, better irrigation levelsand continued government focus on infrastructure, mechanisation,and value-added products. Despite weather-related challenges insome regions, overall crop activity remained steady with healthyacreage and productivity trends.
India recorded robust foodgrain output, with kharif productionreaching approximately 1,741.44 lakh tonnes and rabi productionat around 1,745.13 lakh tonnes in FY 2025-26, reflecting healthycrop cycles and expanded acreage. Continued government focus onrural development, digital agriculture, soil health and productivityenhancement has further strengthened the sector's foundation.The outlook for the Indian agriculture sector remains stable, withfavourable conditions and policy support expected to sustaingrowth momentum. 4
The Company is well positioned to benefit from the steady growthin India's agriculture sector, driven by rising crop acreage, favourablepolicy measures and increasing farmer focus on productivity andcrop protection. With a diversified portfolio across Crop Protection,Seeds, and Soil & Plant Health solutions, the Company is aligned tomeet higher input demand arising from evolving farming practicesand climatic challenges. During FY 2025-26, the Company delivereda steady performance, with Crop Protection exports growing by 18%year-on-year, led by a broader customer base, and higher volumes.The Seeds business also reported strong progress with 15% growthyear-on-year. In addition, the Company commercialised 4 productsand secured 5 patents, supporting its presence across domestic andinternational markets.
A. Crop Care
During the year under review, the Domestic Crop Carebusiness achieved a revenue of H 1,775 crore as against H 1,700crore during FY 2024-25, a growth of 4%. The exports businessachieved a revenue of H 640 crore during FY 2025-26 as againstH 545 crore during FY 2024-25, a growth of 18%.
Domestic Crop Protection:
The year under review was marked with challenges for theindustry with varying impact on different crop pest segments.Although the overall quantum of rainfall was satisfactory,the spread with regard to time and geography remainedsuboptimal. Performance in the southern markets continues tobe challenging. Old generic brands of the Company have donewell with products like 'Blitox' and 'Tafgor' crossing a revenue ofH 100 crore for the first time.
Exports:
The exports segment achieved a year-on-year revenue growthof 18%, driven primarily by higher sales volumes and enhancedcustomer base. Despite challenging price environment, theexports segment was able to maintain margins through data-backed, agile pricing decisions and improved manufacturingand supply chain efficiency.
For Catalogue products, the growth was broad based anddriven by the Company's key products like Metribuzin,Hexaconazole and Pendimethalin in key markets of UnitedStates and Asia-Pacific region. In the Company's CustomSynthesis & Manufacturing ('CSM') business, some keyproducts faced decline in volumes due to high inventory/ low demand at the customer end. However, this drop inrevenue was partially offset by commercialisation and scale-up of new CSM formulations. The Company also maintainedhealthy CSM pipeline across multiple customer segments todrive future growth.
B. Seeds
During the year under review, the Seeds Division achieved asignificant milestone, delivering its third consecutive year ofstellar performance. This period was characterized not justby record-breaking revenue and profitability, but by a high-quality, holistic growth profile that extended across every corecategory in the Company's portfolio.
The Seeds business revenue stood at H 481 crore, as comparedto the H 418 crore revenue baseline established in the previousyear. The division demonstrated exceptional agility. Despitesignificant headwinds in the first quarter, specifically supplychain disruptions that challenged seed movement, theCompany successfully navigated these bottlenecks to maintainthe momentum. The Company's performance reflects thecompounding benefits of being Agile which has now maturedinto a robust framework for optimized operating costs andsuperior margin realizations.
While the previous year saw the successful consolidation ofthe Company's flagship brands like "Diggaz" in the North,the year under review witnessed a broader market capture.The growth was distributed across Cotton, Paddy, Maize,Millet, Mustard, Wheat, and Fodder, ensuring a balancedand de-risked revenue stream. This holistic expansion is a
direct result of the Company's strategic focus on depth andregional customization.
Some of the 17 products launched in the preceding cyclehave transitioned from introductory phases to market-leadingpositions, performing exceedingly well in their respectivesegments. These new-generation offerings have been met withhigh farmer trust and industry-leading testimonials, creating apowerful springboard for the coming years.
The seed industry continues to face competitive productionenvironments and volatile climatic patterns. However,the Company's ability to deliver sustained growth amidstthese variables underscores the strength of its Production-to-Market ecosystem. As the Company moves forward, itremains focussed on:
• Growing faster in Research Paddy (Open PollinatedVarieties Paddy) and fodder segments continuing fromrecent successes in these segments
• Digital Integration: Enhancing our 'Seed Sure' platform tofurther de-risk the supply chain
• Customer Advocacy: Expanding the Dhaanya ProgressiveFarmer initiative to deepen brand loyalty.
This third year of consistent excellence reinforces theCompany's position as a high-growth engine within the parentcompany, dedicated to driving agricultural productivity andsustainable value creation.
Farmer Engagement
Customer centricity is one of Rallis' core values. The Company broadlyhas three (3) categories of customers under Business to Consumer('B2C') business i.e., dealers, retailers, and farmers. The Company'sdealers are highly regarded for their long-term association with strongloyalty. The Company has Utkarsh Rewards & Recognition programmefor trade in the Crop Care segment and Milan programme in theSeeds segment. Retailers are engaged through the Anubhandh Edgeprogramme, which spans both the Crop Care and Seeds segments. Aspart of its farmer engagement efforts, the Crop Care segment connectswith the farmers at sequential crop stages, offering stage-specific cropinterventions. Meanwhile, the Seeds segment focusses on buildinglong-term relationships with farmers through Dhaanya ProgressiveFarmers ('DPF') clubs. These initiatives are further strengthened byexpert advisory support provided via Dr. Vishwas, the Company's toll-free farmer advisory helpline, along with outreach through variousdigital and social media platforms. The Sampark Plus App has beenredesigned to enhance effective engagements with farmers.
Financial Statements
The Company does not have any subsidiary, associate or jointventure company as on March 31,2026 and hence is not required toconsolidate its financial statements with any other company.
Credit Ratings
During the year under review, there were no changes in the credit ratingsof the Company. As on March 31,2026, the Company had a short-termcredit rating of A1 (Reaffirmed) and a long-term rating of AA / Stable(Reaffirmed) by CRISIL Limited for bank loan facilities aggregating toH 440 crore. Further, the Company had a short-term credit rating of A1 (Reaffirmed) for the Commercial Papers amounting to H 75 crore.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
During the year under review, the Company has not made anyinvestment. Further, the Company has not given any loan orcorporate guarantee or provided any security during the year.
Details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under theprovisions of Section 186 of the Act are given in the notes to theFinancial Statements.
Related Party Transactions
The Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactionsin accordance with the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations includingany amendments thereto for identifying, reviewing, approving andmonitoring of Related Party Transactions ('RPTs') which is available onthe Company's website athttps://www.rallis.com/RPTPolicy. Duringthe year under review, the Company appointed Ernst & Young LLP('EY') as an external independent agency to review and validate theRPT processes and compliances with the applicable provisions as ameasure of good governance.
All RPTs are presented to the Audit Committee for review andapproval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtainedon periodic basis for the transactions which are planned / repetitivein nature. A statement giving details of all RPTs entered pursuant toomnibus approval so granted is placed before the Audit Committeeon a quarterly basis for its review. All the RPTs under Ind AS-24 havebeen disclosed in note 38 to the Financial Statements forming partof this Integrated Annual Report.
The RPTs entered into during the year under review were on arm'slength basis, in the ordinary course of business and were in compliancewith the applicable provisions of the Act read with the Rules framedthereunder and the SEBI Listing Regulations. Further, none of thetransactions with related parties fell within the scope of Section 188(1)of the Act, and no material related party transactions were entered intoduring the year under review. Accordingly, the disclosure of RPTs asrequired under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form No. AOC-2 is notapplicable to the Company for FY 2025-26 and hence does not formpart of this Integrated Annual Report.
In terms of Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, theCompany submits details of RPTs as per the prescribed format to thestock exchanges on a half-yearly basis.
Risk Management
The Company has established a comprehensive Risk ManagementFramework designed to mitigate potential adverse impactson business objectives while enabling the identification and
capitalisation of opportunities. In alignment with the SEBIListing Regulations, the Company has instituted a structured riskmanagement mechanism supported by a Board-approved RiskManagement Policy, which is periodically reviewed and updated.
The Policy provides for the systematic identification, assessmentand monitoring of risks through the creation and maintenance of arisk register, along with the development of appropriate mitigationstrategies. Key risks identified by business units and functionalteams are addressed through ongoing mitigation actions. The riskregister is refreshed at regular intervals to ensure that identified risksremain relevant and that mitigation measures are timely, effectiveand aligned with the Company's risk appetite and tolerance levels.
The Risk Management Committee, chaired by an IndependentDirector, oversees the risk management process, monitors the statusof key risks and mitigation plans, and provides guidance on theidentification of new and emergent risks. The Board is periodicallyapprised of significant actual or emerging risks that could potentiallyimpact the Company's long-term strategy and objectives. Such risksare integrated into the audit universe and are covered as part of theannual risk-based internal audit plan.
Details of the key risks and the corresponding mitigation measuresare provided on Page 80 of the Integrated Report.
Internal Financial Controls
The Company's internal financial controls framework is based onthe "three (3) lines of defence model'. The Company has laid downStandard Operating Procedures, policies and authorities to guidethe operations of the business. Process owners are responsible forensuring compliance with the policies and procedures laid downby the management. Robust and continuous internal monitoringmechanisms ensure timely identification of risks and issues. Thestatutory and internal auditors undertake rigorous testing of thecontrol environment of the Company. During the year, Ernst & YoungLLP was engaged to perform the defined reviews. Independenceof the Internal Auditor is ensured by way of direct reporting to theAudit Committee. The Audit Committee reviews the adequacy andeffectiveness of the Company's internal controls environment andmonitors the implementation ofthe audit recommendations includingthose relating to strengthening of the Company's risk managementpolicies and systems. The ultimate objective being a zero-surprise risk-controlled organisation. These internal financial controls help to put inplace checks on the implementation of the internal financial controls,policies and procedures that are adopted by the Company for ensuringan orderly and efficient conduct of its business. These internal financialcontrols help in safeguarding assets, prevention and detection offrauds and/or errors, maintaining the accuracy and completeness ofthe accounting records. Further details of the internal control systemsare provided in the Management Discussion & Analysis which formspart of the Integrated Annual Report.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliancesystems established and maintained by the Company, audits conductedby the Internal, Statutory, Cost and Secretarial Auditors, including audit
of the internal financial controls over financial reporting by the StatutoryAuditors and the reviews performed by Management and the relevantBoard Committees, including the Audit Committee, the Board is of theopinion that the Company's internal financial controls were adequateand operating effectively during FY 2025-26.
Accordingly, pursuant to Sections 134(3)(c) and 134(5) of the Act, theDirectors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that forthe year ended March 31, 2026:
(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed and that there areno material departures;
(ii) they have selected such accounting policies and applied themconsistently and made judgements and estimates that arereasonable and prudent, so as to give a true and fair view ofthe state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financialyear viz., March 31, 2026 and of the profit of the Companyfor that period;
(iii) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenanceof adequate accounting records in accordance with theprovisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities;
(iv) they have prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis;
(v) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followedby the Company and that such internal financial controls areadequate and are operating effectively; and
(vi) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance withthe provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems areadequate and operating effectively.
Governance, Compliance and Ethics
The Governance, Corporate Secretarial and Legal functions of theCompany ensure maintenance of good governance within theOrganisation. They assist the business in functioning smoothly byensuring compliance and providing strategic business partnershipin the areas including legislative expertise, corporate restructuring,regulatory changes and governance. The Company has alsoadopted the governance guidelines on Board effectiveness to fulfillits responsibility towards its stakeholders. At Rallis, human rightsare also an integral aspect of doing business and the Company iscommitted to respecting and protecting human rights and toremediate adverse human rights impacts that may be resulting fromor caused by the Company's businesses. In furtherance to this, theCompany has adopted the Business and Human Rights Policy whichaligns with the principles contained in the Universal Declarationof Human Rights, International Labour Organisations ('ILO'),Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and theUnited Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rightsand is consistent with the Tata Code of Conduct.
The Company has in place an online compliance management formonitoring the compliances across its various plants and offices. A
compliance certificate is also placed before the Board of Directorsevery quarter. In compliance with the SEBI Listing Regulations, theCorporate Governance Report and the Auditor's Certificate form partof this Integrated Annual Report.
Management Discussion & Analysis
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, theManagement Discussion & Analysis is presented in a separate sectionforming part of this Integrated Annual Report. As required under theprovisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Audit Committee ofthe Company has reviewed the Management Discussion & Analysisreport of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2026.
Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report
The Company is committed to addressing the needs of thecommunities in which it operates, thereby maximising societal values.Additionally, it conducts its business in a manner that generates apositive impact and enhances stakeholder value. As per Regulation34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility& Sustainability Report depicting initiatives taken by the Companyfrom an environmental, social and governance perspective whichhas been assured by KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP,forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
Directors and Key Managerial PersonnelDirectors:
Appointments:
The Board of Directors of the Company, based on therecommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,approved the appointment of Mr. Mahesh Girdhar (DIN: 10270848)and Mr. Ashok Sharma (DIN: 02766679) as Additional Directors inIndependent capacity for an initial term of five (5) years. Mr. MaheshGirdhar was appointed by the Board on December 8, 2025 for aterm commencing from December 10, 2025 up to December 9,2030 (both days inclusive), and his appointment as an IndependentDirector was subsequently approved by the Shareholders by wayof a special resolution passed through postal ballot on February 8,2026. Mr. Ashok Sharma was appointed by the Board on February9, 2026 for a term commencing from February 10, 2026 up toFebruary 9, 2031 (both days inclusive), and his appointment as anIndependent Director was approved by the Shareholders by way ofa special resolution passed through postal ballot on April 12, 2026.
Further, the Board of Directors of the Company, based on therecommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,approved the appointment of Ms. Rashmi Joshi (DIN: 06641898) as anAdditional Director in an Independent capacity on March 31, 2026,for an initial term of five (5) years commencing from April 3, 2026up to April 2, 2031 (both days inclusive). The Board also approvedthe appointment of Mr. David Francis Crean (DIN: 09584874) as anAdditional Director in an Independent capacity at its meeting heldon April 27, 2026, for an initial term of five (5) years commencingfrom April 27, 2026 up to April 26, 2031 (both days inclusive), in eachcase subject to the approval of the shareholders. The resolutionsseeking Members' approval for their respective appointments formpart of the Notice.
Cessations:
Mr. Narain Duraiswami (DIN: 03310642), Independent Director of theCompany, ceased to be a Director of the Company with effect fromSeptember 18, 2025, following his resignation due to increasingprofessional commitments and time constraints. There were noother material reasons for his resignation. The Board places onrecord its sincere appreciation for the valuable contributions madeby him during his tenure with the Company.
Re-appointment:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and interms of Article 112(2) of the Articles of Association of the Company,Mr. S. Padmanabhan (DIN: 00306299), Chairman and Non-Executive,Non-Independent Director of the Company, retires by rotation at theensuing AGM and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
Independent Directors:
Dr. C. V. Natraj, Ms. Padmini Khare Kaicker, Mr. Mahesh Girdhar,Mr. Ashok Sharma, Ms. Rashmi Joshi and Mr. David Francis Creanhave given declarations confirming that they meet the criteria ofindependence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Act andRegulation 16(1 )(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. In terms ofRegulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, they have furtherconfirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation,which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impairor impact their ability to discharge their duties with objective,independent judgement and without any external influence.The Board of Directors of the Company has taken on record thedeclarations and confirmations submitted by the IndependentDirectors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity ofthe same. In the opinion of the Board, they fulfill the conditionsof independence as specified under the Act and the Rules madethereunder and are independent of the Management. There hasbeen no change in the circumstances affecting their status asIndependent Directors of the Company.
The Board is of the opinion that all Directors including theIndependent Directors of the Company possess the requisitequalifications, integrity, expertise and experience in the fields ofscience and technology, industry, strategy, finance and governance,IT and digitalisation, human resources, safety and sustainability, etc.
The Independent Directors of the Company have confirmed that theyhave enrolled themselves in the Independent Directors' Databankmaintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs ('IICA') interms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies(Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended.The Independent Directors are compliant with the requirementsrelating to the online proficiency self-assessment test conducted byIICA, as applicable.
Details of Familiarisation Programme for the Independent Directorsare provided separately in the Corporate Governance Report.
During the year under review, the Non-Executive Directors ofthe Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions withthe Company, other than receipt of sitting fees, commission, andreimbursement of expenses incurred by them in connection withattending meetings of the Board and its Committees.
Key Managerial Personnel ('KMP'):
The Board agreed to relieve Mr. Srikant Nair, from the services ofthe Company as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, effectiveApril 30, 2025, in view of him joining anotherTata Company. The Boardplaced on record its appreciation for Mr. Nair's contribution duringhis association with the Company. The Board, on recommendationof the NRC appointed Ms. Sariga P. Gokul as the Company Secretary& Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from May 9, 2025.
The Board agreed to relieve Ms. Subhra Gourisaria from the services ofthe Company as the Chief Financial Officer, effective July 24, 2025, inview of her joining another Tata Company. The Board placed on recordits sincere appreciation for Ms. Gourisaria's valuable contributionsduring her association with the Company. Further, based on therecommendation of the Audit Committee and the NRC, the Boardappointed Mr. Bhaskar Swaminathan as the Chief Financial Officer,effective August 7, 2025.
In terms of the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act, thefollowing are the KMPs of the Company as on March 31,2026:
• Dr. Gyanendra Shukla, Managing Director & CEO
• Mr. Bhaskar Swaminathan, Chief Financial Officer
• Ms. Sariga P. Gokul, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Procedure for Nomination and Appointment ofDirectors:
The NRC is responsible for developing competency requirements forthe Board based on the industry and strategy of the Company. TheBoard composition analysis reflects in-depth understanding of theCompany, including its strategies, environment, operations, financialcondition and compliance requirements.
The NRC is also responsible for reviewing the profile of potentialcandidates vis-a-vis the required competencies and meetingpotential candidates, prior to making recommendations of theirnomination to the Board.
At the time of appointment, specific requirements for the positionincluding expert knowledge expected are communicatedto the appointee.
The Board reviews the list of core skills, expertise and competenciesof the Board of Directors as required in the context of the businessesand sectors applicable to the Company which mapped with each ofthe Directors on the Board. The same is disclosed in the CorporateGovernance Report forming part of this Integrated Annual Report.
Criteria for determining Qualifications, PositiveAttributes and Independence of a Director:
The NRC has formulated the criteria for determining qualifications,positive attributes and independence of Directors in terms ofprovisions of Section 178(3) of the Act and Regulation 19 read withPart D of Schedule II to the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Independence: In accordance with the above criteria, a Directorwill be considered as an 'Independent Director' if he/she meetsthe criteria for independence as laid down in the Act and Rulesframed thereunder, as amended and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBIListing Regulations.
Qualifications: A transparent Board nomination process is in placethat encourages diversity of thought, experience, knowledge,perspective, age and gender. It is also ensured that the Board has anappropriate blend of functional and industry expertise.
While recommending the appointment of a Director, the NRC considersthe manner in which the function and domain expertise of theindividual will contribute to the overall skill-domain mix of the Board.
Positive Attributes: In addition to the duties as prescribed underthe Act, the Directors on the Board of the Company are alsoexpected to demonstrate high standards of ethical behaviour,strong interpersonal and communication skills and soundness ofjudgement. Independent Directors are also expected to abide by the'Code for Independent Directors'as outlined in Schedule IV to the Act.
Annual Evaluation of Board Performance andPerformance of its Committees and Directors:
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act and the SEBI ListingRegulations, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of itsown performance, performance of the Directors as well as theevaluation of the working of its Committees. The NRC has defined theevaluation criteria, procedure and time schedule for the PerformanceEvaluation process for the Board, its Committees and Directors.
The performance of the Board and individual Directors wasevaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the Directors.The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Boardafter seeking inputs from the Committee Members.
The criteria for performance evaluation of the Board includedaspects such as Board composition and structure, effectiveness ofBoard processes, contribution in the long-term strategic planning,etc. The criteria for performance evaluation of the Committeesincluded aspects such as structure and composition of Committees,effectiveness of Committee Meetings, etc. The above criteria arebroadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued bythe Securities and Exchange Board of India.
The Chairman of the Board had one-on-one meetings witheach Independent Director and the Chairman of the NRC hadone-on-one meetings with the Executive and Non-Executive,Non-Independent Directors.
ln a separate Meeting, the Independent Directors evaluated theperformance of Non-Independent Directors and performance ofthe Board as a whole. They also evaluated the performance of theChairman taking into account the views of the Managing Directorand Non-Executive Directors. The NRC reviewed the performance ofthe Board, its Committees and the Directors.
The same was discussed in the Board Meeting that followed theMeeting of the lndependent Directors and the NRC, at whichthe feedback received from the Directors on the performance ofthe Board and its Committees was also discussed. The Companyfollows a practice of implementing each of the observations fromthe annual evaluation by calendarising its implementation throughthe Action Taken Report which is reviewed by the Board of Directorsfrom time to time.
Areas of focus identified for the Board going forward includestrengthening the Directors' training and development programme,deeper engagement on current and strategic issues of the Companyin the context of the evolving external environment, enhancedemphasis on succession planning for Senior Management, andincreased focus on advancements in agricultural technologies. Theaction areas identified in the process are being implemented toensure a better interface at the Board/Management level.
The Annual Performance Evaluation is conducted in a paperlessmanner with documents being securely uploaded and accessedelectronically. This has resulted in saving paper, reducing the cycletime of the process and increasing confidentiality of the information.
Remuneration Policy
The Company has adopted a Remuneration Policy for the Directors,KMP and other employees, pursuant to the provisions of the Act andthe SEBI Listing Regulations. The Remuneration Policy is attached asAnnexure A which forms part of this Report.
Board and Committee Meetings
Regular meetings of the Board and its Committees are conductedto discuss and approve various strategies, policies, financial mattersand such other businesses. A calendar of Board and CommitteeMeetings to be held during the year was circulated in advance tothe Directors.
a. Details of Board Meetings
During the year under review, eleven (11) Board Meetingswere held, details of which are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report.
b. Composition of Audit Committee
As on March 31, 2026, the Audit Committee comprisedfour (4) Members out of which three (3) were IndependentDirectors and one (1) was a Non-Executive, Non-IndependentDirector. During the year, six (6) Audit Committee Meetingswere held, details of which are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report.
During the year under review, Mr. Narain Duraiswami ceasedto be a member of the Audit Committee with effect fromSeptember 18, 2025 and Mr. Mahesh Girdhar was inductedas member of the Audit Committee with effect fromFebruary 10, 2026.
There have been no instances during the year whenrecommendations of the Audit Committee were notaccepted by the Board.
c. Composition of Corporate Social Responsibility('CSR') Committee
As on March 31, 2026, the CSR Committee comprised three (3)Members out of which one (1) was an Independent Director.During the year under review, Mr. Narain Duraiswami andMr. R. Mukundan ceased to be members of the CSR Committee
with effect from September 18, 2025 and February 10, 2026,respectively. Further, Dr. C. V. Natraj was inducted as theChairman of the CSR Committee with effect from December 10,2025, whereas Mr. Mahesh Girdhar was inducted as a memberwith effect from February 10, 2026.
During the year under review, two (2) CSR Committee Meetingswere held, details of which are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report.
There have been no instances during the year whenrecommendations of the CSR Committee were notaccepted by the Board.
Details on other committees including their composition,number of meetings held and terms of reference are includedin the Corporate Governance Report.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company remains committed to enhancing the quality of lifeof the communities it serves, with a targeted goal of achieving 30%coverage under Affirmative Action ('AA') by FY 2027-28, which hasalready been successfully achieved in FY 2025-26. This commitmentis being advanced through structured interventions focussed onimproving socio-economic conditions across key geographies.
The major CSR initiatives are implemented in and around theCompany's manufacturing locations, farmer engagement regions,and identified aspirational districts. The programmes are focussedon core thematic areas including natural resource conservation,education and skill development, women empowerment,environmental sustainability (greening), and upliftment of tribal andrural communities and Persons with Disabilities ('PwDs').
During FY 2025-26 a total of 750 employees contributed over 10,000volunteering hours, with an average of 6.5 hours per employee,demonstrating strong internal engagement and commitmenttowards social responsibility.
The Company currently operates mainly across five States-Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, and Uttarakhand.During the year, CSR initiatives positively impacted more than1.9 lakh beneficiaries. The Company incurred a CSR spend ofH 5.01 crore, and convergence with government schemes amountedto approximately H 6.80 crore.
The Company has also signed a MoU for Development of IntegratedSmart Village Centre ('ISVC') in collaboration with SETU Aayog,Government of Uttarakhand, and IIT- Roorkee as an ImplementationPartner to facilitate socio-economic development activities in theselected villages and surrounding areas.
The Company is also supporting around 650 high school students(8th, 9th & 10th standards) under the Future Agriculture Leader ofIndia ('FALI') programme. The programme aims to make agricultureattractive to the next generation and is completing its eighthyear. The FALI programme engages students and parents fromgovernment-aided rural schools in a revolutionary, cost-effective
programme that seeks to transform attitudes, capabilities andrealities of these students and their parents.
The Company was awarded the Best CSR initiative award for KrishiVikram by Indian Chamber of Commerce ('ICC'). The award recognisesefforts to empower farming communities through grassrootengagement, promoting sustainable agriculture, and encouragingthe adoption of resilient farming techniques. This marks a significantmilestone in the CSR Journey of the Company.
The Company has focussed on water conservation throughrainwater harvesting under the Natural Resource Managementinitiative, JAL DHAN, which focuses on groundwater recharge andsoil conservation. During the year, interventions covered 14 villagesacross Gujarat and Maharashtra, resulting in the harvesting ofapproximately 5.24 million cubic meters of rainwater. In Maharashtra,efforts were concentrated in the aspirational district of Dharashivand in the Narmada district in Gujarat.
The Company continued its focus on improving student learningoutcomes through quality education and teacher capacity buildingunder its flagship programme, Rallis Ujjwal Bhavishya Yojana ('RUBY'),is implemented across 4 states, covering 42 schools and benefitingover 7,620 students, of which 45% fall under Affirmative Action ('AA').
Under RUBY, the focus is on English, Science and Mathematics forstudents of 5th to 10th standards. To encourage students, Rallisconducts an inter-state Rallis Science, Math and English competitionevery year in the month of February.
The Company also extends support to six special schools forchildren with diverse needs, covering total of around 250 studentsin Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Under the Unnat Gram initiative, the Company focusses on theholistic development of tribal communities through livelihoodenhancement, biodiversity conservation, healthcare, and education.During the year, interventions were carried out in 10 villages acrossGujarat and Maharashtra, impacting over 1,600 tribal beneficiaries.
Under the Tata Rallis ('TaRa') intervention, the Company focusseson empowering women and youth through skill development, inpartnership with the Light of Life Trust, operating two centres inMaharashtra. During the year, 501 trainees were enrolled, of which55% are gainfully engaged post training.
The Company engaged an independent third party, NuSocia, toconduct an impact assessment of its key CSR programmes. Theassessment indicated that the RUBY programme has contributedto improved educational outcomes, thereby addressing socio¬economic challenges in the target communities. The TaRaintervention also demonstrated encouraging results, includingenhanced social standing of women trainees, increased participationin household decision-making, and improvement in family incomes,along with growing demand for such skill development initiatives.
Under its farmer-focussed initiative, the Company works withmember farmers of identified Farmer Producer Companies ('FPCs')to enhance farm productivity and prosperity through sustainableagricultural practices. Interventions included crop demonstrations,promotion of appropriate farm mechanisation and technology,and deployment of digital solutions to improve outreach andscalability. Capacity-building efforts, such as exposure visits, trainingprogrammes, and field demonstrations, have encouraged farmers toadopt agri-allied and entrepreneurial activities.
The above projects are in accordance with Schedule VII to the Act.The Annual Report on CSR activities is attached as Annexure Bwhich forms part of this Report.
The CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.rallis.com/sustainability/environment/approach-sustainability.
Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal ofSexual Harassment at Workplace
The Company firmly believes in providing a safe, supportive, andfriendly workplace environment, where our values come to lifethrough supporting behaviours. A positive workplace environmentand a great employee experience are an integral part of our culture.The Company continues to take various measures to ensure aworkplace free from discrimination and harassment on the basis ofgender. The Company educates its employees on what constitutessexual harassment and on the procedures to follow in the event ofan incident constituting sexual harassment.
The Company has created a framework for individuals to seekrecourse and redressal for instances of sexual harassment. Duringthe year, the Company conducted various training and sensitisationsessions on prevention of sexual harassment at workplace for itsemployees, workmen, and others at various locations. The Companyhas a Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Policy in placeto provide clarity around the process to raise such a grievance andhow the grievance will be investigated and resolved. An InternalCommittee has been constituted in line with the Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,2013. The details of complaints during the year are provided below:
Details of Complaints
Number of complaints of sexual harassment receivedin the year
Nil
Number of complaints disposed of during the year
Number of cases pending for more than ninety days
The said Policy is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.rallis.com/posh-policy.
Vigil Mechanism and Whistleblower Policy
The Company maintains a robust Whistleblower Policy that ensurestransparency and accountability. Whistleblowers are granted directaccess to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee, should they wishto report any concerns related to unethical behaviour, improperpractices, fraud, or violations of laws, rules, or regulations. Therehave been no instances where individuals have been denied access
to the Chairperson for reporting such concerns. The Company hasestablished dedicated email addresses, including a third-partyhelpline, to facilitate the reporting of concerns. All cases reportedunder the Whistleblower Policy are presented to and reviewed bythe Audit Committee.
Details of the Vigil Mechanism and Whistleblower Policy are madeavailable on the Company's website athttps://www.rallis.com/whistleblowerPolicy.
Auditors(1) Statutory Auditors:
At the 74th AGM of the Company held on June 24, 2022,pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Rules madethereunder, B S R & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants ('BSR') (FirmRegistration No. 101248W/W-100022), were re-appointed asStatutory Auditors of the Company for a second term of five (5)consecutive years i.e., from the conclusion of the 74th AGM tillthe conclusion of the 79th AGM to be held in the year 2027.
The Audit Report of BSR on the Financial Statements ofthe Company for FY 2025-26 forms part of this IntegratedAnnual Report. The Report does not contain any qualification,reservation, adverse remark, or disclaimer.
(2) Cost Auditors:
The Company is required to maintain cost records as specifiedby the Central Government as per Section 148(1) of the Act andthe rules framed thereunder, and accordingly, the Companyhas maintained such cost accounts and records.
In terms of Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (CostRecords and Audit) Rules, 2014, based on the recommendationsof the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors appointedM/s. D. C. Dave & Co., Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No.000611), being eligible to conduct Cost Audit relating to thebusiness of the Company for the year ending March 31,2027.
M/s. D. C. Dave & Co. have confirmed that they are free fromdisqualification specified under Section 141(3) and provisoto Section 148(3) read with Section 141(4) of the Act and thattheir appointment meets the requirements of Section 141(3)(g) of the Act. They have further confirmed their independencestatus and that they maintain an arm's length relationshipwith the Company.
The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is required tobe placed before the Members in a General Meeting for theirratification. Accordingly, a resolution for seeking Members'ratification for the remuneration payable to M/s. D. C. Dave &Co. is included in the Notice of the 78th AGM forming part of thisIntegrated Annual Report.
(3) Secretarial Auditors:
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, M/s. Parikh & Associates (Firm Registration No.P1988MH009800), a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice,has been appointed as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company.
At the 77th AGM of the Company held on June 23, 2025, inaccordance with the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Membersof the Company appointed. M/s. Parikh & Associates, a Peerreviewed firm, as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company toconduct secretarial audit and issue the Secretarial Audit Reportfor a term of five (5) consecutive years from Financial YearApril 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030.
The Report ofthe Secretarial Auditors is enclosed as Annexure Cwhich forms part of this Report. There has been noqualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer givenby the Secretarial Auditors in their Report.
Reporting of Frauds by Auditors
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditors,and Secretarial Auditors have not reported any instances of fraudscommitted in the Company by its officers or employees, to the AuditCommittee under Section 143(12) of the Act, details of which arerequired to be mentioned in this Report.
Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Act and Rule 12 of the Companies(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 read withSection 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return in Form MGT-7as on March 31, 2026 is available on the Company's website athttps://www.rallis.com/MGT2026.htm.
Other Disclosures
• No significant material orders have been passed by theRegulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impact thegoing concern status of the Company and its future operations.
• No applications were made or any proceedings were pending againstthe Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
• No deposits have been accepted from the public during the yearunder review, and no amount on account of principal or intereston deposits from the public was outstanding as on March 31,2026.
• There has been no change in the nature of business of theCompany as on the date of this Report.
• There were no material changes and commitments affectingthe financial position of the Company between the end of thefinancial year and the date of this Report.
Secretarial Standards of the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India
The Directors have devised proper systems and processes forcomplying with the requirements of applicable Secretarial Standardsissued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, and that suchsystems were adequate and operating effectively.
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company is in compliance of the applicable provisions of theMaternity Benefit Act, 1961 and provides eligible employees withmaternity leave, adoption leave, miscarriage leave, and paternityleave (non-statutory), as per its internal policies.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption andForeign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorptionand foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 is attached as Annexure D which forms part of this Report.
Particulars of Employees and Remuneration
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Act readwith Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached as Annexure E whichforms part of this Report.
The information required under Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 forms part of this Report. Further, the Report and the Accountsare being sent to the Members excluding the aforesaid statement. Interms of Section 136 of the Act, the said statement will be open forinspection upon request by the Members.
Any Member interested in obtaining the same may write to theCompany Secretary at investor relations@rallis.com. None of theemployees listed in the said Annexure is related to any Director/ KMPof the Company.
Acknowledgements
The Directors deeply appreciate and value the dedication, support,hard work, and commitment of all employees. Their continuousefforts in improving all functions and areas, along with the efficientutilisation of the Company's resources, have been instrumental inachieving sustainable and profitable growth.
The Directors would also like to place on record their appreciation forthe continued co-operation and support received by the Companyduring the year from bankers, financial institutions, Governmentauthorities, the farming community, business partners, shareholders,customers, and other stakeholders. The Directors look forward to thecontinuance of supportive relations and assistance in the future.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
S. PadmanabhanChairman
Mumbai, April 27, 2026 DIN: 00306299