Your Directors present their Report together with theAudited Financial Statements of your Company for the yearended 31st March 2026.
A. FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Standalone
Consolidated
Particulars
2026
2025
Revenue from Operations..............
1,45,575.77
1,16,483.68
1,97,792.78
1,58,749.75
Income from investment relatedto subsidiaries, associates andjoint ventures..........................................
2,189.58
2,140.85
845.77
461.07
Income from operations..................
1,47,765.35
1,18,624.53
1,98,638.55
1,59,210.82
Other income..........................................
2,774.94
1,711.87
3,445.79
2,181.05
Total Income............................................
1,50,540.29
1,20,336.40
2,02,084.34
1,61,391.87
Profit before Depreciation,Finance costs, Share of profitof associates and joint venture,Exceptional items and Taxation
25,264.66
20,127.37
40,425.66
32,699.24
Less: Depreciation, Amortisationand Impairment Expenses..............
4,292.68
4,226.78
7,322.02
6,073.65
Profit before Finance Costs,Share of profit of associates andjoint venture, Exceptional itemsand Taxation............................................
20,971.98
15,900.59
33,103.64
26,625.59
Less: Finance costs..............................
249.58
250.47
9,590.85
9,083.39
Profit before Share of profit ofassociates and joint venture,Exceptional items and Taxation
20,722.40
15,650.12
23,512.79
17,542.20
Add: Share of profit of associatesand joint venture..................................
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1,964.91
1,537.42
Profit before Exceptional itemsand Tax........................................................
25,477.70
19,079.62
Exceptional items.................................
(98.19)
(292.94)
Profit before Taxation.......................
20,624.21
25,184.76
Less: Tax Expense................................
4,985.28
3,795.16
6,563.05
5,006.45
Profit for the year...............................
15,638.93
11,854.96
18,621.71
14,073.17
Profit/(Loss) for the yearattributable to:
- Owners of the Company..............
17,098.85
12,929.10
- Non-Controlling Interest...............
1,522.86
1,144.07
Balance of profit for earlieryears..............................................................
55,569.37
46,400.46
68,007.89
57,717.86
Profits available forappropriation...........................................
71,208.30
58,255.42
85,106.74
70,646.96
Less: Dividend Paid on equityshares...........................................................
3,146.13
2,623.85
2,824.93
2,352.78
Add/(Less): Other adjustment toretained earnings1................................
(51.48)
(62.20)
111.40
(286.29)
Balance carried forward..................
68,010.69
82,393.21
1 Remeasurement of net (loss)/gain on defined benefit plans, recognised as part of retained earnings.For details, refer to 'Statement of Changes in Equity' in the Standalone Financial Statementsand 'Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity' in the Consolidated Financial Statementsrespectively forming part of this Annual Report.
FY26 witnessed heightened global macroeconomic volatility,driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.Financial markets remained volatile, reflecting concernsaround trade fragmentation, energy security and the laggedimpact of tighter global financial conditions.
Against this global backdrop, India's economic performancein FY26 remained robust, driven by strong domesticfundamentals and macroeconomic stability. Economicgrowth was supported by healthy agricultural output andsustained momentum in the service sector. Rationalisationand reduction of Goods & Services Tax (GST) rates duringFY26 helped ease cost pressures and improve affordabilityacross key consumption categories. These measuressupported demand revival, encouraged higher discretionaryspending and strengthened consumption-led growth in theeconomy.
Inflationary pressures moderated further in FY26, supportedby benign commodity prices, improved food supplymanagement and proactive policy measures. FY26 headlineCPI inflation is projected at approximately 2.1% by theReserve Bank of India (RBI). With inflation well anchored,India strengthened its macroeconomic stability and policyflexibility. Continued focus on capital expenditure, targetedfiscal support and calibrated monetary policy actionsimproved liquidity conditions and supported consumption-led growth. Going forward, India's strong domestic demand,favourable demographics and sustained policy support areexpected to underpin a resilient consumption outlook andenable sustainable economic growth.
The Profit for the year before Depreciation, Finance Costs,Share of Profit of Associates and Joint Venture, Exceptionalitems and Taxation recorded an increase of 25.5% atRs. 25,264.66 crore as against Rs. 20,127.37 crore inthe previous year. Profit after tax increased by 31.9% atRs. 15,638.93 crore as against Rs. 11,854.96 crore in theprevious year.
Your Company continues to achieve significant savingsthrough its strong focus on cost controls, processefficiencies, and product innovations that consistentlyexceed customer expectations, enabling it to deliver strongprofitable growth.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
The Standalone basic EPS of the Company stood atRs. 130.2 for the year ended 31st March 2026 as againstRs. 98.8 for the year ended 31st March 2025 and DilutedEPS stood at Rs. 129.8 for the year ended 31st March 2026as against Rs. 98.5 in the previous year.
Details of Material Changes from the end of the FinancialYear till the date of this Report
No material changes and commitments have occurred afterthe closure of FY26 till the date of this Report, which wouldaffect the financial position of your Company.
Performance ReviewAutomotive Sector*
Your Company's Automotive Sector posted total sales of11,17,698 vehicles (10,04,771 four-wheelers and 1,12,927three-wheelers) as against a total of 9,41,115 vehicles(8,54,273 four-wheelers and 86,842 three-wheelers) in theprevious year, registering a growth of 18.8%.
In the domestic market, your Company sold a total of10,76,668 vehicles as compared to 9,06,406 vehicles in theprevious year, resulting in a growth of 18.8%.
In the Passenger Vehicle ('PV') segment, your Company sold6,60,276 Utility Vehicles ('UVs') as compared to the previousyear's volume of 5,51,487 UVs, registering a growth of 19.7%.
In the Commercial Vehicle ('CV') segment, your Companysold 3,04,389 vehicles [including 38,120 vehicles<2T GVW, 2,08,634 vehicles between 2-3.5T GVW, 45,773Light Commercial Vehicles ('LCVs') in the 3.5T-7.5T segment,1,918 vehicles in the 7.5T-16T GVW segment, 5,324 HeavyCommercial Vehicles ('HCVs') and 4,620 LCV Passenger]registering a growth of 13.1% over the previous year'svolumes of 2,69,087 vehicles [including 38,995 vehicles <2TGVW, 1,89,914 vehicles between 2-3.5T GVW, 29,085 LCVs inthe 3.5T-7.5T segment, 1,340 vehicles in the 7.5T-16T GVWsegment, 5,457 HCVs and 4,296 LCV Passenger].
In the three-wheeler segment, your Company sold 1,12,003three-wheelers in the domestic market, registering a growthof 30.5% over the previous year's volume of 85,832three-wheelers.
For the year under review, the Indian automotive industry(except 2W) grew by 9.3%, with the PV industry growth of7.9% and CV industry growth of 12.6%.
The UV segment showed growth of 11.0%. The UV marketshare for your Company stood at 21.3%. Thar Roxx, Scorpio,XUV3X0, XUV700, Thar and Bolero continued to be strongbrands for your Company in the UV segment.
Within the CV industry, the LCV goods <7.5T segment grewby 12.5% while the Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles('MHCV') Goods Segment grew by 15.7%.
In the LCV<7.5T segment, your Company retained its No. 1position with 49.1% Market Share. Your Company sold atotal of 2,92,527 vehicles in this segment, which is a growthof 13.4% over the previous year.
In the MHCV Goods Segment, your Company sold 7,242trucks as against 6,797 trucks in the previous year. YourCompany's market share in the MHCV segment stands at2.0%.
Your Company is the pioneer for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in India,and for the year under review, in the electric three-wheelersegment, your Company sold 1,04,586 vehicles as against77,386 vehicles in the previous year, with a growth of 35.1%.In the electric four-wheeler segment, your Company sold57,472 vehicles as against 14,183 vehicles in the previousyear, with a growth of 305.2%. In the CV segment, yourCompany sold 2,571 Electric Vehicles.
During the year under review, your Company posted anexport volume of 41,030 vehicles as against the previousyear's exports of 34,709 vehicles, representing a growth of18.2%.
The sales of spare parts for the year stood at Rs. 6,027.4crore (including exports of Rs. 321.9 crore) as compared toRs. 5,280.3 crore (including exports of Rs. 262.9 crore) in theprevious year, registering a growth of 14.1%.
* The figures include sales made by subsidiaries of the Company viz. Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited and Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited.
Farm Equipment Sector
Your Company's Farm Equipment Sector recorded totalsales (domestic and exports) of 5,26,403 tractors as against4,24,641 tractors sold in the previous year, registering agrowth of 24.0%.
These figures include tractors sold under the Trakstarbrand, which is the third brand of your Company under thesubsidiary Gromax Agri Equipment Limited.
For the year under review, the tractor industry in Indiarecorded sales of 11,60,231 tractors, a growth of 23.5%.Tractor Industry recorded growth in FY26 on account offavourable monsoon, good reservoir levels, GST rate cut fortractors leading to positive terms of trade for farmers and abroad-based GST rate cut resulted in a strong income effectfor rural consumption.
In the domestic market, your Company sold 5,05,930 tractors,as compared to 4,07,094 tractors in the previous year (thesefigures include tractors sold by Gromax Agri EquipmentLimited), recording a growth of 24.3%. It is the highest evervolume sold by your Company. With a market share at 43.6%,a gain of 0.3% over previous year, your Company remainsthe Market Leader for the 43rd consecutive year.
Your Company continues to focus on growing the farmmechanisation space, by offering affordable mechanisationsolutions. The portfolio comprises of Rotavators, Cultivators,Harvesters, Rice Transplanters, Balers and Sprayers.
For the year under review, your Company exported 20,473tractors which is a growth of 16.7% over the previous year.
Net Sales of Spare parts for the FY26 stood at Rs. 1,440.4crore (including exports of Rs. 131.4 crore) as compared toRs. 1,328.6 crore (including exports of Rs. 171.8 crore) in theprevious year, registering a growth of 8.4%.
Please refer to the Management Discussion and Analysissection of this Annual Report for detailed analysis.
Other Businesses
Powerol
Mahindra Powerol has been a leading player in the powerback-up industry for over two decades and ranks amongthe top two players by volume in India's power generationmarket.
Its strong footprint includes more than 1,000 sales andservice touchpoints across India and operations in over
12 international locations. The Company's balanced businessmodel draws equal strength from products and services.Beyond telecom, Powerol is expanding its retail presencethrough higher kVA range extensions.
Leveraging its network, reach and focus on Green EnergySolutions, Powerol emerged as a Strong Player in EV Chargerservices with over 50,000 home chargers installations acrossthe nation. Growing infrastructure and power needs offersignificant expansion opportunities.
Construction Equipment
Your Company sold 763 Backhoe Loaders (BHLs) under theMahindra EarthMaster brand; sold 236 Motor Graders underthe RoadMaster brand; and sold 77 Haulage tractor underHaulMaster brand, totalling to 1,076 construction equipmentunits for FY26.
Moreover, your Company achieved an exceptional milestonein the export markets by recording a significant growthof 96% year-on-year. A total of 446 units of constructionequipment were exported, reflecting the growing acceptanceof Mahindra products in international markets and thesuccess of strategic efforts to expand the global footprint.
Two-Wheeler Business
Your Company, through its subsidiary Classic Legends PrivateLimited, reintroduced the Jawa and Yezdi brands in FY19and FY22 respectively. New launches included the Jawa42 Bobber in FY23 and the Jawa 350 in FY24, along withthe addition of the Jawa 42 FJ. In FY26, the Yezdi portfoliowas revived and scaled 3.6x with the Yezdi Adventure DualHeadlamp and the new Yezdi Roadster, supported by a GSTreduction on sub-350cc motorcycles.
The Company also expanded internationally via the BSA brandin the UK and Europe. In FY25, BSA was introduced in India withthe BSA Gold Star 650. Global offerings expanded with the BSABantam and Scrambler.
Current Year's review
During the period 1st April 2026 to 4th May 2026, 87,910vehicles were produced as against 85,821 vehicles and86,500 vehicles were dispatched as against 81,660 vehiclesduring the corresponding period in the previous year. Duringthe same period, 51,184 tractors were produced and 49,505tractors were dispatched as against 44,182 tractors producedand 43,788 tractors dispatched during the correspondingperiod in the previous year.
Given the current Middle East situation, global supplychains are undergoing recalibration. Merchandise exportsare expected to face headwinds from elevated geopoliticalrisks, energy price volatility and disruptions in key tradecorridors. Robust services exports, particularly in IT andbusiness services, along with continued Government focuson strengthening bilateral and multilateral trade agreements,are expected to mitigate some of these challenges.
The Reserve Bank of India ('RBI'), at its Monetary PolicyCommittee (MPC) Meeting held in April 2026, has projectedreal GDP growth at 6.9% for FY27, underscoring India'srelative economic resilience anchored in strong domesticdemand, particularly sustained rural consumption. At thesame time, the growth outlook is subject to downside risksarising from global trade headwinds, elevated energy pricesand heightened geopolitical uncertainties.
Union Budget FY27 maintained a balanced and pragmaticapproach to navigating a complex global and domesticmacroeconomic environment. Continued emphasis on fiscaldiscipline alongside targeted support measures is expectedto sustain macro stability. Measures aimed at strengtheninghousehold consumption, including continuation of taxrelief measures announced earlier, are likely to supportdiscretionary spending in the near term. Budgetary thrust onthe four identified engines of growth i.e. Agriculture, MSMEs,Investment and Exports along with sustained public capitalexpenditure, is expected to reinforce medium-term growthmomentum.
With policy support from the Union Budget and the RBI'saccommodative-biased liquidity management to ensureorderly financial conditions, India's consumption-led growthstory is expected to remain resilient. While external riskspersist, strong fundamentals, improving income visibility andsteady rural and urban demand are expected to supportprogress towards the country's growth objectives over FY27.
Economic Overview
The global economy witnessed a moderation in growthmomentum during the Calender Year ('CY') 2025 amidheightened geopolitical disruptions and commodity relatedsupply shocks. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in itsApril 2026 outlook revised global growth for CY26 downwardto around 3.1%, reflecting the impact of the Middle Eastconflict, elevated commodity prices and renewed tradeuncertainties. Growth is expected to remain modest in CY27at about 3.2%, with downside risks dominating the outlook.
Global inflation, which had softened through 2024 and muchof 2025, is projected to edge higher in CY26 to about 4.4%,largely due to higher energy and logistics costs, beforeresuming a gradual decline thereafter. The re-emergence ofsupply-driven inflation pressures could delay or temper thepace of monetary policy easing across major economies.
The U.S. Federal Reserve ('Fed') undertook cumulative ratecuts through CY25 as disinflation gained traction, supportingfinancial conditions during the year. However, heightenedgeopolitical tensions and concerns over energy pricepass-through led the Fed to pause further easing in early CY26while maintaining a data-dependent stance. The U.S. DollarIndex (DXY), which weakened during CY25 on expectations ofpolicy easing, experienced intermittent strength in CY26 amidsafe-haven flows triggered by geopolitical uncertainty andglobal risk aversion. Volatility in currency and capital marketshas, consequently, remained elevated.
India's economic growth has continued to demonstrateresilience despite a challenging external environment. RBIestimated real GDP growth for FY26 at about 7.6%, supportedby strong private consumption, steady investment activityand robust services sector performance. Inflation remainedlargely benign for most of the year, though recent energyprice pressures have increased upside risks. The financialsector continues to remain stable, with non-performingasset ratios at multi-year lows and adequate capital buffers.Fiscal consolidation has progressed in line with medium-termobjectives, while the current account deficit has remainedmanageable, aided by sustained growth in services exports.
In CY25, the RBI reduced the policy repo rate cumulativelyby 125 bps to 5.3%, marking one of the most significanteasing cycles in recent years. In its April 2026 policy review,the Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rateunchanged and retained a neutral stance, citing risingexternal uncertainty and inflation risks stemming fromhigher crude prices. While monetary policy transmissionhas been visible across lending and deposit rates, the RBIhas shifted focus towards liquidity and financial stabilitymanagement. It has continued to deploy liquidity toolssuch as Open Market Operations, variable rate operationsand forex market interventions to ensure orderly marketconditions and adequate credit flow.
The Indian Rupee experienced heightened volatility duringFY26 amid global risk aversion, elevated crude prices andintermittent capital outflows. While the currency cameunder pressure during periods of global uncertainty, India's
strong foreign exchange reserves of around USD 700 billionprovided an effective buffer against disorderly movements.The RBI remained active in managing excessive volatility,ensuring stability in the foreign exchange market despitechallenging global conditions.
The RBI has projected CPI inflation to average around 4.6%for FY27. However, the inflation outlook remains uncertaindue to volatility in global commodity and energy prices whichcould intermittently exert pressure on headline inflation.
Banks continue to regard your Company as a highly valuedand esteemed client and have consistently extended facilitiesat preferential rates. Your Company continues to follow aprudent financial strategy, ensuring that overall leverageremains at optimal levels. The Company's Gross Debt toEquity ratio at 0.01 as at 31st March 2026 continues toremain low, reflecting a strong balance sheet position.
Your Company continues to maintain a disciplined approachto cash and liquidity management, ensuring adequatefinancial flexibility and risk resilience. The banking facilitiesof your Company continues to be rated by CRISIL RatingsLimited ('CRISIL'), ICRA Limited ('ICRA'), India Ratingsand Research Private Limited ('IND') and CARE RatingsLimited ('CARE'). All rating agencies have reaffirmed thehighest ratings for the Company's Short-Term facilities.For Long-Term facilities and Non-Convertible Debentures,the respective ratings of CRISIL AAA/Stable, [ICRA] AAA(Stable), CARE AAA; Stable and IND AAA/Stable have beenreaffirmed.
These AAA ratings reflect the highest degree of safetywith respect to timely servicing of financial obligationsand represent a strong vote of confidence by the ratingagencies in the Company's management, financial disciplineand long-term credit profile. The ratings also underscore theCompany's resilience across economic cycles, robust financialflexibility and prudent capital management.
Your Company is a 'Large Corporate' as per the criteriaspecified under the SEBI Regulations and relevant SEBIMaster Circular. The Company has complied with theprovisions and has made requisite disclosures in this regard.
Investor Relations (IR)
During the year, your Company continued to strengthenits Investor Relations, with a focus on fostering trust,transparency, and consistent engagement with the investorcommunity, adhering to global best practices.
The Company emphasised high-quality, thematic investorinteractions, centred on strategic priorities, capital allocationdiscipline, and business-level performance drivers.
During the year, your Company engaged with a diversebase of domestic and global investors and analyststhrough roadshows, conferences, and targeted interactions,complemented by strong participation in earnings calls,analyst meets, and product-led engagements.
Senior management continued to actively engage with theinvestment community, with discussions centred around:
• Capital allocation as a strategic lever, with emphasis onreturn thresholds, and disciplined growth investments.
• Sharpening competitive positioning across corebusinesses, particularly in Auto and Farm Businesses,with a focus on premiumisation and technology.
• Execution-led turnaround in Mahindra Finance and TechMahindra.
• Scaling of Growth Gems of the Company with articulationof 'Right to Win' and aspiration.
• Progress on ESG commitments.
During the year, the Company emphasised experience-ledinvestor engagement through the Group Investor Day, whichenabled deeper interaction with senior leadership and afirst-hand understanding of its technology, innovation, andproduct capabilities. The event provided a comprehensiveview of the Company's strategic direction, including a long¬term, decadal perspective on key businesses, outlininggrowth vectors. It also featured key product showcasesacross the business, reinforcing confidence in the Group'sfuture readiness.
Your Company ensures critical information remains readilyaccessible to investors through timely updates on theCompany's website.
Dividend
As per the Dividend Distribution Policy, dividend payoutis determined based on available financial resources,investment requirements and taking into account optimalshareholder returns. Within these parameters, the Companyhas maintained a total dividend payout ratio in the range of20% to 35% of the annual standalone Profits after Tax (PAT)of the Company.
Your Directors, considering the good performance and a strongcash flow, decided to recommend a Dividend of Rs. 33 (660%)per Ordinary (Equity) Share of the face value of Rs. 5 each, outof the Profits for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2026.
The Equity Dividend Outgo for the FY26 would absorb asum of Rs. 4,103.65 crore resulting in a payout of 26.2%of the standalone net profit of the Company for the FY26[as against Rs. 3,146.13 crore comprising the dividend ofRs. 25.3 per Ordinary (Equity) Share of the face value ofRs. 5 each resulting in a payout of 26.5% for the previousyear]. Dividend will be payable subject to the approval ofShareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting anddeduction of tax at source to those Shareholders whosenames appear in the Register of Members as on the RecordDate / Book Closure. The Board of your Company decidednot to transfer any amount to the General Reserve for theyear under review.
Dividend Distribution Policy
The Dividend Distribution Policy containing the requirementsmentioned in Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is attachedas Annexure I and forms part of this Annual Report.
The Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company is alsouploaded on the Company's website and can be accessedat the Web-link: https://www.mahindra.com/Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf
B. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company,its subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures prepared inaccordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and applicableIndian Accounting Standards along with all relevantdocuments and the Auditors' Report forms part of this AnnualReport. The Consolidated Financial Statements presented bythe Company include the financial results of its subsidiarycompanies, associates and joint ventures.
The Consolidated Income from operations is Rs. 1,98,639crore for the year as compared to Rs. 1,59,211 crore in theprevious year, registering an increase of 24.8%.
The Consolidated Profit before exceptional items, shareof profit of associates and joint ventures and tax for theyear is Rs. 23,513 crore as compared to Rs. 17,542 crorein the previous year, registering an increase of 34.0%. Theconsolidated profit after tax after non-controlling interest
and exceptional items for the year is Rs. 17,099 crore ascompared to Rs. 12,929 crore in the previous year, registeringan increase of 32.3%.
The Financial Statements as stated above are also available onthe Company's website and can be accessed at the Web-link:https://www.mahindra.com/Annual-Report-FY26
Subsidiary, Joint Venture and AssociateCompanies
The Mahindra Group entities continue to play a pivotal rolein driving the overall revenue growth and performance ofyour Company.
Tech Mahindra Limited, flagship company of the MahindraGroup in the IT Sector, reported a consolidated operatingrevenue of Rs. 56,815 crore in the current year as comparedto Rs. 52,988 crore in the previous year, registering an increaseof 7.2% (not consolidated in the Company's revenue). Itsconsolidated profit after tax after non-controlling interestsis Rs. 4,811 crore as compared to Rs. 4,252 crore in theprevious year, registering an increase of 13.1%.
The Group's financial services company, Mahindra & MahindraFinancial Services Limited ('Mahindra Finance'), a listed subsidiaryof the Company, reported a consolidated operating revenue ofRs. 21,005 crore during the year as compared to Rs. 18,463 crorein the previous year, registering an increase of 13.8%. Theconsolidated profit after tax after non-controlling interests forthe year is Rs. 2,855 crore as compared to Rs. 2,262 crore inthe previous year, registering an increase of 26.2%. MahindraFinance customer base has crossed 12 million customers andcurrently has a network of over 1,348 offices. Mahindra Financereported closing business AUM of Rs. 1,34,096 crore as of31st March 2026, a growth of 12.1%.
Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited, the listed subsidiaryin the business of real estate and infrastructure, reported aconsolidated operating revenue of Rs. 1,178 crore as comparedto Rs. 372 crore in the previous year, registering an increase of216.7%. The consolidated profit after tax after non-controllinginterest for the year is Rs. 298 crore as compared to Rs. 61 crorein the previous year, registering an increase of 388.5%.
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited, the listedsubsidiary in the business of selling vacation ownership andproviding holiday facilities, registered a consolidated operatingrevenue of Rs. 2,992 crore as compared to Rs. 2,781 crorein the previous year, registering an increase of 7.6%. Theconsolidated profit after tax after non-controlling interestsfor the year is Rs. 70 crore as compared to Rs. 128 crore in
the previous year, registering a decrease of 45.3%, driven bythe impact of EUR/INR on international business.
Mahindra Logistics Limited, the listed subsidiary in the logisticsbusiness, reported a consolidated operating revenue ofRs. 6,999 crore as compared to Rs. 6,105 crore in the previousyear registering an increase of 14.6%. The consolidatedprofit after tax after non-controlling interests for the year isRs. 2 crore as compared to loss of Rs. 36 crore in the previousyear, registering an increase of 105.6%.
Swaraj Engines Limited, the listed subsidiary in the businessof manufacturing of Diesel Engines and its components,reported operating revenue of Rs. 2,007 crore as comparedto Rs. 1,682 crore in the previous year registering an increaseof 19.3%. The profit after tax for the year is Rs. 196 crore ascompared to Rs. 166 crore in the previous year, registeringan increase of 18.1%.
SML Mahindra Limited ('SML') (formerly known as SML IsuzuLimited), the listed subsidiary primarily in the business ofmanufacturing and sale of Light Commercial Vehicles andMedium Commercial Vehicles in the automobile industry andhas a product portfolio comprising buses, trucks, and specificapplication vehicles, reported operating revenue of Rs. 2,838crore as compared to Rs. 2,399 crore in the previous yearregistering an increase of 18.3%. The profit after tax for theyear is Rs. 160 crore as compared to Rs. 122 crore in theprevious year, registering an increase of 31.1%. SML becamesubsidiary of the Company with effect from 1st August 2025.
Mahindra EPC Irrigation Limited, a listed subsidiary in thebusiness of Micro Irrigation Systems such as Drip and Sprinklers,Agricultural Pumps, Greenhouses and Land Scape Products,reported a consolidated operating revenue of Rs. 312 croreas compared to Rs. 273 crore in the previous year, registeringan increase of 14.3%. The consolidated profit after tax for theyear is Rs. 13 crore as compared to Rs. 7 crore in the previousyear, registering an increase of 85.7%.
During the year under review, there have been significantchanges concerning the Subsidiaries and Associates (includingJoint Ventures) of your Company.
Mahindra Advanced Technologies Limited ('MATL'), ShreyasStones Private Limited, Keskinainen Kiinteisto Oy SallaStar, SML Mahindra Limited, PSL Media & CommunicationsLimited, New Democratic Electoral Trust and MahindraBlossom Developers Limited have become Subsidiaries ofyour Company. Additionally, Mahindra & Mahindra ContechLimited and Kota Farms Services Limited have transitionedfrom being Associates to Subsidiaries of your Company.
Conversely, MLL Global Logistics Limited, Sampo RosenlewOy, Finland and Mahindra Aerospace Australia Pty. Limitedhave ceased to be Subsidiaries of your Company.
During the year under review, the name of Bristlecone IndiaLimited was changed to Bristlecone India Private Limitedfollowing its conversion to a private limited company.
Further, pursuant to the restructuring process, MahindraDefence Systems Limited ('MDSL') ceased to be direct whollyowned subsidiary of the Company and became a whollyowned subsidiary of MATL. Additionally, Mahindra TelephonicsIntegrated Systems Limited and Mahindra Emirates VehicleArmouring FZ LLC ('MEVA') also ceased to be the subsidiariesof MDSL and became direct subsidiaries of MATL. MahindraArmored Vehicles Jordan, LLC, a subsidiary of MEVA also ceasedto be a step-down subsidiary of MDSL and became a step downsubsidiary of MATL.
Mahindra BT Investment Company (Mauritius) Limited becamea wholly owned subsidiary of the Company on account ofacquisition of its balance stake by the Company from BTHoldings Limited. Subsequently, its name has been changedto Mahindra Investment Company Mauritius Limited.
Further, Gelos Solren Private Limited ceased to be a whollyowned subsidiary of Mahindra Susten Private Limited ('MSPL'),a step-down subsidiary of the Company and continues to bea Subsidiary of MSPL and that of the Company.
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited ceased to be a whollyowned subsidiary and continues as a subsidiary of theCompany consequent to dilution of its stake.
During the year, Mahindra Racing UK Limited ceased to bea subsidiary but was re-acquired later and is now again asubsidiary of your Company.
Pursuant to execution of Agreement between the Companyand Tech Mahindra Limited, a listed Associate of theCompany, Tech Mahindra Foundation has been classified asthe Associate of the Company.
Further, Mahindra Ideal Lanka Private Limited and BluePlanet Integrated Waste Solutions Private Limited ceased tobe Associates of your Company.
A Report on the performance and financial position of eachof the subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companiesincluded in the Consolidated Financial Statements and theircontribution to the overall performance of the Company, isprovided in Form AOC-1 and forms part of this Annual Report.
The Policy for determining material subsidiaries as approvedby the Board is uploaded on the Company's website andcan be accessed at the Web-link: https://www.mahindra.com/Policy-for-Determining-Material-Subsidiaries.pdf
C. JOINT VENTURES, ACQUISITIONS AND OTHERMATTERS
Acquisition of SML Isuzu Limited ('SML')
During the year, the Company entered into Share PurchaseAgreements with Sumitomo Corporation and with IsuzuMotors Limited for the acquisition of:
a. 63,62,306 equity shares constituting 43.96% of theequity share capital of SML from Sumitomo Corporation,and;
b. 21,70,747 equity shares constituting 15.0% of theequity share capital of SML from Isuzu Motors Limited,
collectively aggregating to 85,33,053 equity sharesconstituting 58.96% of the existing share capital of SML.
Pursuant to the above, the Company acquired control ofSML and SML became a listed subsidiary of the Companywith effect from 1st August 2025. Further, the Companylaunched a mandatory open offer to the eligible publicshareholders of SML in accordance with the Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisitionof Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. Pursuantto the offer, the Company acquired 673 equity sharesconstituting 0.005% of the equity share capital of SML andconsequently holds 85,33,726 equity shares constituting58.97% of the existing share capital of SML, which wassubsequently renamed as SML Mahindra Limited effective8th October 2025.
Joint Venture Agreement with TheManufacturers Life Insurance Company('Manulife')
The Board of Directors of the Company approved a 50:50 JointVenture with Manulife on 12th November 2025 for enteringinto the life insurance business in India, subject to InsuranceRegulatory Authority of India ('IRDAI') approval. The totalcapital committed by each Shareholder is Rs. 3,600 crore,which is to be deployed over a period of 10 years from theyear of commencement of operations.
Mahindra's brand strength, deep distribution capabilitiesin rural and semi-urban India and execution excellence
make life insurance a logical extension towards building acomprehensive financial services portfolio for the Group. TheJoint Venture aspires to be the No. 1 life insurer for rural andsemi-urban India, and in serving urban customers throughleadership in protection solutions.
Rights Issue of Mahindra & MahindraFinancial Services Limited ('MMFSL')
During the year under review, Mahindra & Mahindra FinancialServices Limited ('MMFSL'), a listed subsidiary of the Company,raised funds by way of a Rights Issue in accordance withthe applicable provisions of the SEBI (Issue of Capital andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, as amended,and other applicable laws. The Rights Issue comprised anoffer and issuance of fully paid-up equity shares of Rs. 2each of MMFSL to its eligible equity shareholders as on therecord date.
The key terms of the Rights Issue included the issuance of15,44,41,240 fully paid-up equity shares of face value ofRs. 2 each, at a price of Rs. 194 per equity share (includinga premium of Rs. 192 per equity share), aggregating uptoRs. 2,996.16 crore, with the entire issue price payable atthe time of application. The Rights Entitlement ratio was1 equity share for every 8 equity shares held by the eligibleshareholders of MMFSL as on the record date.
The net proceeds of the Rights Issue were primarily utilisedby MMFSL towards augmenting its long-term capital andresources for meeting funding requirements for businessactivities, and for general corporate purposes.
The Board of Directors of the Company had approvedparticipation in the Rights Issue of MMFSL, includingsubscribing to its full Rights Entitlement and any additionalshares, including any unsubscribed portion of the issue, inaccordance with applicable laws.
The Rights Issue was successfully closed on 6th June 2025,pursuant to which MMFSL raised an aggregate amount ofRs. 2,996.16 crore and allotted 15,44,41,240 fully paid-upequity shares of face value of Rs. 2 each on 9th June 2025.
The Company subscribed to 8,51,82,612 equity shares ofMMFSL, which were duly allotted to the Company by MMFSL.
Consequently, the Company's shareholding in MMFSLincreased from 52.16% (pre-issue) to 52.49% (post-issue).The Company's shareholding in MMFSL stood at 52.49% asat 31st March 2026.
Rights Issue of Mahindra LifespaceDevelopers Limited ('MLDL')
During the year under review, Mahindra Lifespace DevelopersLimited ('MLDL'), a listed subsidiary of the Company, raisedfunds by way of a Rights Issue in accordance with theapplicable provisions of the SEBI (Issue of Capital and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2018, as amended, and otherapplicable laws. The Rights Issue comprised an offer andissuance of fully paid-up equity shares of Rs. 10 each of MLDLto its eligible equity shareholders as on the record date.
The key terms of the Rights Issue included the issuanceof 5,82,20,901 fully paid-up equity shares of face value ofRs. 10 each, at a price of Rs. 257 per equity share (includinga premium of Rs. 247 per equity share), aggregating up toRs. 1,496.28 crore, with the entire issue price payable at the timeof application. The Rights Entitlement ratio was 3 equity sharesfor every 8 equity shares held by the eligible shareholders ofMLDL as on the record date.
The net proceeds of the Rights Issue were utilised towardsrepayment and/or reduction of existing debt, supporting MLDL'sfuture growth plans, and for general corporate purposes.
The Board of Directors of the Company had approvedparticipation in the Rights Issue of MLDL, including subscribingto its full Rights Entitlement and any additional shares, includingany unsubscribed portion of the issue, in accordance withapplicable laws.
The Rights Issue was successfully closed on 17th June 2025,pursuant to which MLDL raised an aggregate amount ofRs. 1,494.54 crore. MLDL allotted 5,81,53,156 fully paid-upequity shares of face value of Rs. 10 each on 18th June 2025.
The Company subscribed to equity shares of MLDL offeredon Rights basis and was allotted 3,24,86,158 equity sharesby MLDL.
Consequently, the Company's shareholding in MLDL increasedfrom 51.14% (pre-issue) to 52.43% (post-issue). The Company'sshareholding in MLDL stood at 52.41% as at 31st March 2026.
Rights Issue of Mahindra Logistics Limited('MLL')
During the year under review, Mahindra Logistics Limited('MLL'), a listed subsidiary of the Company, raised funds byway of a Rights Issue in accordance with applicable laws. TheRights Issue comprised an offer and issuance of fully paid-upequity shares of Rs. 10 each of MLL to its eligible equityshareholders as on the record date.
The key terms of the Rights Issue included the issuanceof 2,70,49,301 fully paid-up equity shares of face value ofRs. 10 each, at a price of Rs. 277 per equity share (includinga premium of Rs. 267 per equity share), aggregating upto Rs. 749.27 crore, with the entire issue price payable atthe time of application. The Rights Entitlement ratio was3 equity shares for every 8 equity shares held by the eligibleshareholders of MLL as on the record date.
The net proceeds of the Rights Issue were utilised towardsrepayment and/or prepayment, in full or in part, of certainborrowings of MLL and its certain subsidiaries, and forgeneral corporate purposes.
The Board of Directors of the Company had approvedparticipation in the Rights Issue of MLL, including subscribingto its full Rights Entitlement and any additional shares,including any unsubscribed portion of the issue, in accordancewith applicable laws.
The Rights Issue was successfully closed on 14th August2025, pursuant to which MLL raised an aggregate amountof Rs. 749.27 crore and allotted 2,70,49,301 fully paid-upequity shares of face value of Rs. 10 each on 18th August2025.
The Company had subscribed to equity shares of MLL offeredon Rights basis, and were allotted 1,73,00,670 equity sharesby MLL.
Consequently, the Company's shareholding in MLL increasedfrom 57.97% (pre-issue) to 59.60% (post-issue). TheCompany's shareholding in MLL stood at 59.58% as of31st March 2026.
Rights Issue of Mahindra Susten PrivateLimited
During the year under review, the Board of Directors ofMahindra Susten Private Limited ('MSPL'), a subsidiary ofMahindra Holdings Limited ('MHL'), which is a wholly ownedsubsidiary of the Company has approved the offer andissuance of up to 29,79,50,001 Equity Shares at Rs. 60.40per share (comprising of Face Value of Rs. 10 per share andPremium of Rs. 50.40 per share) for cash, aggregating to Rs.17,99,61,80,060.40 to the existing Equity Shareholders ofMSPL on a rights basis, in one or more tranches.
Accordingly, MHL subscribed to the Equity Shares of MSPLto the full extent of its Rights Entitlement and continues tohold 60.01% of the paid equity share capital of MSPL.
Restructuring of the Defence Sectorand Incorporation of Mahindra AdvancedTechnologies Limited
Mahindra Advanced Technologies Limited ('MATL') wasincorporated on 7th April 2025 with a vision to be a leadingplayer in providing integrated, innovative and advancedtechnologies in the area of security solutions.
During the year, pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreementdated 25th June 2025, MATL has acquired 100% holding inMahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems Limited and 88%holding in Mahindra Emirates Vehicle Armouring FZ LLC,along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Mahindra ArmoredVehicles Jordan, LLC from Mahindra Defence Systems Limited('MDSL').
MATL has also acquired 100% holding in MDSL from theCompany in pursuance to another Share Purchase Agreementdated 25th June 2025.
Conversion of Compulsorily ConvertiblePreference Shares in Mahindra Last MileMobility Limited
International Finance Corporation ('IFC') had investedRs. 600 crore in Compulsorily Convertible PreferenceShares ('CCPS') of Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited('MLMML'), a subsidiary of the Company vide SubscriptionAgreement executed on 22nd March 2023. Further, IndiaJapan Fund ('IJF') had invested Rs. 400 crore in CCPS ofMLMML vide Subscription Agreement executed on 11thJanuary 2024.
In furtherance to the above, MLMML in accordance withthe terms and conditions as stipulated in the aforesaidAgreements, had allotted 15,73,46,332 Equity Shares offace value of Rs. 10 each, pursuant to the conversion of60,00,000 - 0.001% CCPS of Face Value Rs. 1,000 eachto IFC and 9,51,69,152 Equity Shares of face value ofRs. 10 each, pursuant to the conversion of 40,00,000 -
0.001% Series A CCPS of Face Value Rs. 1,000 each toIJF.
Consequent to the aforesaid allotment of equity shares arisingout of conversion of CCPS, the Company's shareholding inMLMML has reduced from existing 100% to 78.11% of thepaid-up share capital of MLMML. However, MLMML continuesto be a subsidiary of the Company.
Execution of a Securities SubscriptionAgreement and Amended & RestatedShareholders' Agreement between theCompany, Existing Shareholders and NewInvestors of Classic Legends Private Limited
As mentioned in the Annual Report of FY24, the Companyhad agreed to invest Rs. 525 crore by way of subscriptionto Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares ('CCPS') andEquity Shares of Classic Legends Private Limited, a subsidiaryof the Company ('CLPL') and Rs. 350 crore was to be investedby Existing Shareholders and New Investors in CLPL, in oneor more tranches.
During the year under review, the Company, ExistingShareholders and New Investors of CLPL completedinvestment of Rs. 410 crore in CLPL.
Consequent to the aforesaid allotment of equity shares, theCompany's shareholding in CLPL remained at 60% of the paid-upshare capital of CLPL. However, during the year CLPL allottedSweat equity shares to its Director, which led to reduction ofCompany's shareholding to 58.37%, as on 31st March 2026.
Execution of a Share Purchase Agreementwith BT Holdings Limited
The Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement('SPA') to acquire 100% of the equity share capital ofMahindra - BT Investment Company (Mauritius) Limited('MBTM'). The Company entered into SPA with MahindraOverseas Investment Company (Mauritius) Limited andMBTM, pursuant to which the Company acquired 57% of theequity share capital of MBTM for an aggregate considerationof USD 1,42,88,076. Thereafter, the Company entered intoa SPA with BT Holdings Limited and MBTM, pursuant towhich the Company acquired the remaining 43% of theequity share capital of MBTM for an aggregate considerationof USD 74,71,546.
Consequent to completion of the aforesaid transaction,MBTM became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Execution of the Share Subscription andShareholders Agreement with Gelos andMSPL
During the year under review, the Company has executed theShare Subscription and Shareholders Agreement ('SSSHA')with Gelos Solren Private Limited ('Gelos') and MahindraSusten Private Limited ('MSPL'), whereby the Company has,inter alia, agreed to subscribe to equity shares representing26% of the post-issue Share Capital of Gelos, in one ormore tranches, consequent to which, MSPL's post allotmentshareholding in Gelos will be diluted to 74% from 100%.MSPL is a subsidiary of Mahindra Holdings Limited, which is awholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Further, in terms of the above SSSHA, during the year underreview, the Company has subscribed to the preferential allotmentof equity shares of Gelos, consequent to which, the Companyholds 26% of the paid-up equity share capital of Gelos.
Mahindra Racing UK Limited
During the year, Mahindra Overseas Investment Company(Mauritius) Limited ('MOICML'), a wholly owned subsidiary ofthe Company acquired the entire stake of Mahindra Racing UKLimited ('MRUK'), a wholly owned subsidiary of MOICML fromTech Mahindra London Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary ofTech Mahindra Limited which is a listed Associate of the Company.
MRUK is based out of Banbury, UK and participates inFormula Electric World Championships which are held acrossthe globe annually.
Divestment of stake in RBL Bank Limited('RBL')
As mentioned in the Annual Report of FY24, the Companyhad acquired 2,11,43,000 equity shares of RBL constituting3.53% of the equity share capital of RBL, for a considerationof Rs. 417 crore. During the year under review, yourCompany sold its entire stake in RBL for a consideration ofRs. 678 crore, representing a 62.5% gain on the investment.
Divestment of stake in Sampo Rosenlew Oy
During the year, the Company sold its entire stake in SampoRosenlew Oy ('SAMPO') based in Finland, to Tera YatirimTeknoloji Holding Anonim Sirketi (TERA), for a considerationof EUR 5 million. Consequent to this, SAMPO ceased to bea wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. This divestiturealigns with the Company's focus on opportunities that bestposition the Company for long- term success.
SAMPO has contributed meaningfully to the Company andsome of the technologies developed by SAMPO have beeninstrumental in building the Company's farm machinerycapabilities. By transitioning its ownership of SAMPO to anew owner, the Company believes that it will enable SAMPOto pursue new pathways for innovation and growth buildingon its rich heritage and understanding of the Finnish market.
Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery CompanyLimited
During the year, Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery CompanyLimited ('MAM') based in Japan, which is an Associate of theCompany, announced that MAM along with its subsidiaries, willwithdraw from the agricultural machinery business. Further,MAM also announced that the business which supplies spareparts for MAM's products and product warranty services,would continue to operate ('Continuing Business').
With respect to businesses other than the ContinuingBusiness, MAM plans to dissolve and proceed with liquidationprocedures in accordance with applicable laws. MAM hascontinued to incur losses despite multiple structural measuresaimed at restoring profitability. After detailed assessment ofthe business' long-term viability and financial sustainability,MAM has determined that sustaining the business in a stablemanner going forward would be challenging. Post completionof the liquidation procedures, the Company would not haveto continue funding these losses.
Divestment of stake in CIE Automotive S.A.('CIE Spain')
During the year, Mahindra Overseas Investment Company(Mauritius) Limited ('MOICML'), a wholly owned subsidiary ofthe Company, has sold part of its stake representing 3.58%of outstanding shares of CIE Spain for a total consideration ofEUR 119 million. Following the completion of the sale, MOICMLcontinues to hold 3.58% of outstanding shares of CIE Spain.
Divestment of stake in Blue PlanetIntegrated Waste Solutions Private Limited
During the year, the Company exercised the Put Optionunder the Share Purchase Agreement and ShareholdersAgreement dated 13th September 2022 entered into by theCompany with Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pte.Ltd. ('BPES') for the sale of its remaining 20% stake in BluePlanet Integrated Waste Solutions Private Limited ('BPIWSPL')(formerly known as Blue Planet Integrated Waste SolutionsLimited and previously known as Mahindra Waste to EnergySolutions Limited).
Accordingly, your Company sold the remaining 60,00,000equity shares of Rs. 10 each in BPIWSPL, constituting 20%stake in BPIWSPL to Blue Planet Environmental Solutions IndiaPrivate Limited, an affiliate of BPES on 2nd March 2026. Postthis sale, the Company no longer holds any equity interest inBPIWSPL.
D. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Corporate Governance Policies guide the conductof affairs of your Company and clearly delineate theroles, responsibilities and authorities at each level of itsGovernance Structure and Key Functionaries involved inGovernance. The Code of Conduct for Senior Managementand Employees of your Company ('the Code of Conduct')commits Management to financial and accounting policies,systems and processes. The Corporate Governance Policiesand the Code of Conduct stand widely communicated acrossyour Company at all times.
Your Company's Financial Statements are prepared based onthe Significant Accounting Policies that are carefully selectedby Management and approved by the Audit Committeeand the Board. These Accounting policies are reviewed andupdated from time to time.
Your Company uses SAP ERP Systems as a business enablerand to maintain its Books of Accounts. The transactionalcontrols built into the SAP ERP Systems ensure appropriatesegregation of duties, appropriate level of approvalmechanisms and maintenance of supporting records. ThePolicies related to the Information Management reinforcethe control environment. The systems, Standard OperatingProcedures and controls are reviewed by Management.These systems and controls are subjected to Internal Audit,and their findings and recommendations are reviewed by theAudit Committee which ensures the implementation.
Your Company has in place adequate internal financial controlswith reference to the Financial Statements commensuratewith the size, scale and complexity of its operations. YourCompany's Internal Financial Controls were deployed throughInternal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued bythe Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the TreadwayCommission (COSO), that addresses material risks in yourCompany's operations and financial reporting objectives.
Such controls have been assessed during the year underreview taking into consideration the essential componentsof internal controls stated in the Guidance Note on Audit ofInternal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued byThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Based on theresults of such assessments carried out by the Management, noreportable material weakness or significant deficiencies in thedesign or operation of internal financial controls was observed.
Your Company recognizes that the Internal FinancialControls cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving
financial, operational and compliance reporting objectivesbecause of its inherent limitations. Also, projections ofany evaluation of the Internal Financial Controls to futureperiods are subject to the risk that the Internal FinancialControls may become inadequate because of changesin conditions or that the degree of compliance with thepolicies or procedures may deteriorate. Accordingly, regularaudits and review processes ensure that such systems arereinforced on an ongoing basis.
E. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISREPORT
A detailed analysis of your Company's performance isdiscussed in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report,which forms part of this Annual Report.
F. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has in place a robust process for approval ofRelated Party Transactions and on dealing with Related Parties.
As per the process, necessary details for each of the RelatedParty Transactions as applicable along with the justificationare provided to the Audit Committee in terms of theCompany's Policy on Materiality of and Dealing with RelatedParty Transactions and as required under SEBI Master Circulardated 30th January 2026 for compliance with the provisionsof the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 ('SEBI LODR Regulations'). The MaterialRelated Party Transactions approved by the Members ofthe Company are also reviewed and recommended by theAudit Committee to the Members. On quarterly basis, theAudit Committee of the Company also reviews the actualtransactions for which Omnibus approval has been grantedas per Regulation 23 of the SEBI LODR Regulations andsection 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act').
All Related Party Transactions entered during the year werein the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis.
During the year, your Company entered into Material RelatedParty Transactions as previously approved by the Membersunder Regulation 23 of the SEBI LODR Regulations. TheCompany also intends to enter into Material Related PartyTransactions for which the approval of Members is beingsought at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.Further, there were no material contracts or arrangementsor transactions for the year ended 31st March 2026 as perthe provisions of the Act and a confirmation to this effect
as required under section 134(3)(h) of the Act is given inForm AOC-2 as Annexure II, which forms part of this AnnualReport.
The Policy on Materiality of and Dealing with RelatedParty Transactions as approved by the Board is uploadedon the Company's website and can be accessed at theWeb-link:https://www.mahindra.com/Policy-on-Materiality-of-and-Dealing-with-related-party-transactions.pdf
G. AUDITORSStatutory Auditors and Auditors' Report
M/s. B S R & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI FirmRegistration Number 101248W/W-100022), holding validcertificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI, werere-appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company tohold office for a second term of 5 consecutive years fromthe conclusion of the 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM')held on 5th August 2022 until the conclusion of the 81st AGMof the Company to be held in the year 2027.
The Auditors' Report for FY26 is unmodified i.e. it does notcontain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark ordisclaimer.
Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ('SEBILODR Regulations') read with provisions of section 204 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, itis mandated that every listed entity and its material unlistedsubsidiaries undertake a Secretarial Audit.
Further, listed entities are required to submit an AnnualSecretarial Compliance Report, which shall be signed by theappointed Secretarial Auditor, a peer reviewed firm of CompanySecretaries satisfying the conditions as prescribed by SEBI.
In alignment with the aforementioned regulatory frameworkincluding the amendments made by SEBI and the provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013 regarding Secretarial Audit andappointment of Secretarial Auditor and as mentioned in theprevious year's Annual Report, the Board of Directors ofyour Company based on the recommendations of the AuditCommittee at its Meeting held on 5th May 2025, approvedand recommended to the Shareholders for their approval, theappointment of M/s. Parikh and Associates, a peer reviewedfirm of Company Secretaries in whole time practice, as theSecretarial Auditor of the Company for a term of 5 consecutiveyears commencing from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030.
Further, the Shareholders of the Company at the79th Annual General Meeting held on 31st July 2025, basisthe recommendation of the Board of Directors, approved theaforementioned appointment of M/s. Parikh and Associatesas the Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
The Board recognizes the importance of maintaining aneffective compliance framework and adhering to establishedstandards of Corporate Governance. The firm shall provideprofessional inputs on the applicable regulatory requirementsand all relevant laws, rules, and guidelines in accordance withthe provisions governing Secretarial Audit.
Secretarial Audit Report
The Company has annexed to this Board's Report asAnnexure III, a Secretarial Audit Report for the FY26 issuedby M/s. Parikh and Associates, a peer reviewed firm ofCompany Secretaries in whole time practice (Certificate ofPractice Number: 6994).
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain anyqualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
As per SEBI Regulations and Circulars / Guidelines issuedthereunder, the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report issuedby M/s. Parikh and Associates, a peer reviewed firm of CompanySecretaries in whole time practice has been submitted to theStock Exchanges and is annexed as Annexure IV to this Board'sReport.
Secretarial Audit of Material UnlistedIndian Subsidiary
There is no Material Unlisted Indian Subsidiary of the Companyas on 31st March 2026 and as such the requirement underRegulation 24A of the SEBI LODR Regulations regarding theSecretarial Audit of Material Unlisted Indian Subsidiary is notapplicable to the Company for the FY26.
Cost Auditors
The Board had appointed M/s. D. C. Dave & Co., CostAccountants (Firm Registration Number 000611), as CostAuditor for conducting the audit of cost records of theCompany for the FY26.
The Board of Directors of your Company, based on therecommendations of the Audit Committee, at its Meetingheld on 5th May 2026 appointed M/s. D. C. Dave & Co., CostAccountants (Firm Registration Number 000611), as the CostAuditors of the Company for the FY27 under section 148 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act'). M/s. D. C. Dave & Co.have confirmed that their appointment is within the limitsof section 141(3)(g) of the Act and have also certified thatthey are free from any disqualifications specified undersection 141(3) and proviso to section 148(3) read withsection 141(4) of the Act.
The Audit Committee has also received a Certificate from theCost Auditors certifying their independence and arm's lengthrelationship with the Company.
As per the provisions of the Act, the remuneration payableto the Cost Auditor is required to be placed before theMembers for their ratification. Accordingly, a Resolutionseeking Members' ratification for the remuneration payableto M/s. D. C. Dave & Co., Cost Auditors is included in theNotice convening the Annual General Meeting.
Cost Records
As per section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, read withthe Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, yourCompany is required to maintain cost records and accordingly,such accounts and records are maintained.
Reporting of Frauds by Auditors
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors, CostAuditors and Secretarial Auditor have not reported anyinstances of frauds committed in the Company by its Officersor Employees to the Audit Committee under section 143(12)of the Companies Act, 2013.
H. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES,INVESTMENTS AND SECURITIES
Particulars of the loans given, investment made orguarantee given or security provided and the purposefor which the loan or guarantee or security is proposedto be utilised by the recipient of the loan or guaranteeor security are provided in Note Nos. 8 and 42 to theFinancial Statements.
I. PUBLIC DEPOSITS AND LOANS / ADVANCES
Your Company had discontinued acceptance of Fixed Depositswith effect from 1st April 2014.
All the deposits from public and Shareholders had alreadymatured as on 31st March 2017. Out of these, 5 depositsaggregating Rs. 0.84 lakh from the public and Shareholdersas on 31st March 2026 had matured and had not been paidat the end of the Financial Year as there is a restrainingorder from the Hon'ble Court / Tribunal / Statutory Authority.Since then, no deposits have been claimed.
There was no default in repayment of deposits or paymentof interest thereon during the year under review. There is nonon-compliance with the requirements of Chapter V of theCompanies Act, 2013.
The particulars of loans / advances / investments, etc.,required to be disclosed pursuant to Para A of Schedule V ofthe SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 ('SEBI LODR Regulations') are furnishedseparately in this Annual Report.
The transaction(s) of the Company with a company belongingto the promoter / promoter group which hold(s) more than10% shareholding in the Company as required pursuant to ParaA of Schedule V of the SEBI LODR Regulations are disclosedseparately in the Financial Statements of the Company.
J. EMPLOYEESKey Managerial Personnel (KMP)
The following have been designated as the Key ManagerialPersonnel of the Company pursuant to sections 2(51) and203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014:
(a) Dr. Anish Shah - Group CEO and Managing Director(Re-appointed with effect from 1st April 2025 to31st March 2030)
(b) Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar - Executive Director and CEO(Auto and Farm Sector) (Re-appointed with effect from1st April 2025 to 24th June 2029)
(c) Mr. Amarjyoti Barua - Group Chief Financial Officer
(d) Mr. Narayan Shankar - Company Secretary (upto close of1st April 2025)
(e) Ms. Divya Mascarenhas - Interim Company Secretary (witheffect from 2nd April 2025 upto close of 15th July 2025)
(f) Mr. Sailesh Kumar Daga - Company Secretary (witheffect from 16th July 2025)
Employees' Stock Option and Employees'Welfare Schemes
During the year under review, based on the recommendationof the Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committeeof your Company, the Trustees of Mahindra & MahindraEmployees' Stock Option Trust have granted Stock Options toemployees under the Mahindra & Mahindra Limited EmployeesStock Option Scheme 2010 ('ESOP Scheme 2010').
The Company has in force the following Schemes, which arecovered under the provisions of SEBI (Share Based EmployeeBenefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ('SEBI SBEBRegulations'):
1. Mahindra & Mahindra Limited Employees Stock OptionScheme 2010
2. M&M Employees Welfare Fund No. 1
3. M&M Employees Welfare Fund No. 2
4. M&M Employees Welfare Fund No. 3
There are no changes made to the above Schemes duringthe year under review and these Schemes are in compliancewith the SEBI SBEB Regulations. Your Company's SecretarialAuditor, M/s. Parikh and Associates, has certified thatthe Company's above-mentioned Schemes have beenimplemented in accordance with the SEBI SBEB Regulations,and the Resolutions passed by the Members for the ESOPScheme 2010.
Information as required under Regulation 14 read with PartF of Schedule I of the SEBI SBEB Regulations has beenuploaded on the Company's website and can be accessed atthe Web-link:https://www.mahindra.com/Annual-Report-FY26
Particulars of Employees and relateddisclosures
The Company had 536 employees who were in receipt ofremuneration of not less than Rs. 1,02,00,000 during theyear ended 31st March 2026 or not less than Rs. 8,50,000per month during any part of the year.
Details of employee remuneration as required underprovisions of section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013read with Rule 5(2) & 5(3) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 willbe made available during 21 days before the Annual GeneralMeeting in electronic mode to any Shareholder upon requestsent at agm.inspection@mahindra.com
Disclosures with respect to the remuneration of Directors,Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) and employees as requiredunder section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given as Annexure Vto this Report.
Industrial Relations
The year under review witnessed a very positive IndustrialRelations Scenario across all manufacturing locations for theAutomotive and Farm Equipment sectors.
Your Company remains committed to fostering proactiveand employee-centric practices. Various initiatives aimed atbuilding an engaged workforce with an innovative, productive,and competitive shop-floor ecosystem have continued togrow stronger.
Some of the initiatives that are undertaken include, developmentof Self-Managed Team, improving Gender diversity on theshopfloor, Employee of the year, Reward and Recognitionfor associates, i4-idea generation program, etc. Furthermore,mandatory programs on Code of Conduct, Prevention ofSexual Harassment (POSH), Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption(ABAC), and Human Rights are in place to ensure suitablebehaviour and governance. Rephrased Mahindra Core Valueshave been communicated to all associates.
With the objectives of building capabilities, developinga future-ready workforce, and fostering workplacetogetherness, your Company implements a range oftraining and engagement programs. These encompassvarious behavioural and functional training courses suchas Total Productive Maintenance, Yashashwini, Behavioural-based safety, Financial Awareness, and courses on currentand future skills like Robotics, Mechatronics, and ElectricVehicle Technology. In its ongoing effort to enhance theemployee experience, your Company has been rolling outmultiple digital initiatives for automating Employee LifeCycle Management and implemented an integrated ContractLabour Management System (CLMS) to manage punching tobilling for contract labours.
The Mahindra Skill Excellence ('MSE') initiative, aimed atmotivating and enhancing the skills and capabilities of shopfloor associates in crucial areas such as Welding, Painting,Mechatronics, Vehicle Assembly, Engine Diagnostics, andCNC Machining, continues robustly across all manufacturingplants. Associates from 18 plants across the Auto andFarm Sectors, participated in the MSE competitions duringthe year.
In an endeavour to improve quality, reduce cost, ensuresafety and improve productivity, your Company's shop floorassociates managed to generate on an average 12.2 ideasper person in the FY26.
During the year, significant emphasis was also placed onhealth and wellness awareness for employees, in additionto regular annual medical check-ups and health awarenessactivities. Diet food has become a way of life, and the Companymaintains an 'Employee Health Index' at an individual level,which has proven to be a useful tool in identifying employeeswho require focused counselling and monitoring.
Proactive, employee-centric shop floor practices, transparentcommunication of business goals, effective concernresolution mechanisms, and the belief that employees arethe Company's most valuable assets are the cornerstonesof your Company's approach to employee relations. An'open door policy' and constant dialogue have helped yourCompany build trust and harmony, creating a collaborative,healthy, and productive work environment.
The industrial relations scenario continued to be largelypositive across all manufacturing locations, with Long TermWage and Bonus settlements amicably concluded for allrelevant plants. The sustained efforts towards progressivework culture led to zero production loss in FY26.
Safety, Occupational Health andEnvironment
Your Company has a well-defined Safety, Occupational Health& Environment ('SOH&E') Policy in place. During the yearunder review, as part of the ongoing improvement process,the Company initiated external physical assessments alongwith Integrated Management System (IMS) certifications forits manufacturing plants. These assessments and surveillance /recertification audits were conducted in line with ISO 9001:2015,ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards.
Management's commitment towards SOH&E is demonstratedthrough continuous adoption of relevant regulatoryupdates, including recent statutory notifications, and theirseamless integration through digitization on the MahindraM-Compliance portal. The Company has implemented variousinitiatives with AFS Safety conclave supported by periodicreviews with senior management.
All applicable Government-notified emission norms werecomplied with through revised guidelines, ensuring adherenceto overall health and hygiene parameters. Manufacturing
conditions across locations were periodically monitored andassessed by authorised external agencies through structuredmeasurement and evaluation processes.
At manufacturing locations, key awareness and engagementinitiatives such as Road Safety Week, National Safety Day/Month, Fire Service Week, Energy Conservation Week, andSustainability Day were observed during the year.
Training programmes were strengthened through theintroduction of new age learning methods, including VirtualReality (VR) based safety training for competency building. VRenabled dexterity competitions were organised for welding,sealer, and paint applications. Critical safety attributes wererecognised through a structured Reward and Recognitionprogramme for employees.
To enhance safety performance, seven major initiatives wereimplemented across manufacturing operations, including:
• Safety Observation Tours (SoT) by senior management.
• Safe Employee of the Month recognition.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) fornon-routine activities.
• Development of audio-visual safety awareness tools.
• Deployment of AI based CCTV surveillance.
• New project safety management systems.
• Digitisation of safety observations.
During the year, 23 Mahindra Life Saving Principles weredeployed at scale across all plants through shop floordisplays, structured training programmes, safety booklets,and skits involving employees at all levels.
Operational risks were further addressed through thepreparation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)matrices for associates and Self-Motivated Teams (SMTs).Basic hygiene sensitisation programmes were conducted foremployees, along with Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) trainingfor contractors. Training programmes on POSH, HumanRights, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC), and Code ofConduct (CoC) were also covered.
As part of continuous safety, health, and environmentcompetency building, on the job refresher training(OJT) was imparted to associates through Abhiyantriki /Dexterity Training Schools. Special focus was given tocritical operations, including safety and fire safety, throughstructured assessments of machinery and equipment.
The Company continued to implement safety best practicesthrough Safety Observation Tours and monthly theme-basedsafety initiatives derived from identified occupational healthand safety (OHS) risks. Health related awareness programmeswere conducted on lifestyle diseases such as diabetes andhypertension, nutrition, emotional wellbeing, and physicalfitness. Additional initiatives included cancer awarenessprogrammes, bone health camps, neuropathy and retinopathyscreening camps, super specialty clinics (orthopaedic, urology,dermatology), mental health projects, stress evaluationsurveys, psychologist sessions, liver fibroscan camps, andProject #HerWellness for women employees.
Horizontal deployment of learnings, along with ImmediateCorrective Actions (ICA) and Permanent Corrective Actions(PCA), were undertaken and periodically reviewed by topmanagement. The Company recorded a reduction in overallinjury rates compared with the previous year. Monthly theme-based safety drives were well participated and appreciated,with sector wise Safe Employee of the Month recognitions.
A focused drive to eliminate at risk behaviours was implementedthrough Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) initiatives supportedby digitisation. To mitigate fire risk, fire load studies wereconducted. Upgraded fire dousing systems were introducedto strengthen fire protection and minimise property loss. Firesafety performance was monitored against revised targetsand reviewed periodically by senior management.
All manufacturing locations have appropriate administrativecontrol signages displayed at designated operational areas. Inline with the Central Safety Council (CSC) framework of theMahindra Group, a Cross Functional Team (CFT) was formedacross locations. During the year, the focus remained on thecoverage of all 23 Mahindra Life Saving Principles throughThe Mahindra Safety Way (TMSW) assessments to eliminatesignificant risks.
Safety, health, environment, and sustainability awareness wasfurther promoted during Founders' Day celebrations under thetheme 'Adoption of Sustainable Lifestyles', wherein employeesand their family members were invited to manufacturinglocations to enhance awareness and engagement.
The Company maintained on-site and off-site emergencyand disaster management plans, supported by changemanagement processes. Gap audits were conducted for riskevaluation of critical licence and storage areas, audited bycompetent authorities. Compliance was ensured throughrigorous third-party audits covering statutory safety,occupational health, environment, fire safety, electrical safety,
water audits, and FSSAI audits. During the year, noticeableimprovement was achieved in Safety & Health Index scoresthrough adoption of new initiatives.
Environment and Energy Management
In line with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)practices, the Company implemented multiple initiatives tominimise environmental impact. Revised ESG targets wereincorporated into the Balanced Scorecard and reviewedmonthly. Initiatives towards carbon footprint reduction,Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL), and continuous monitoringof ambient air and noise levels were implemented.Carbon footprint reduction was achieved through energyconservation initiatives and increased reliance on renewableenergy. Energy cost savings were realised through measuressuch as BLDC fans, energy efficient lighting, VFD drives,motor derating, chiller efficiency improvement, and resourceoptimisation.
Water neutrality initiatives were implemented throughwater recycling using RO processes, enhancing overall waterbalance and contributing to groundwater recharge.
The Company complied with Extended Producer Responsibility(EPR) requirements as notified by the Central PollutionControl Board (CPCB) for plastics, tyres, and batteries. Plasticelimination measures were undertaken by substitutingcompostable plastics and recyclable packaging materials.
Employee Health and Well Being
The Company continued its commitment to employee andcontract associate well-being through monthly healththemes and awareness programmes. Initiatives includedgeneral health webinars, ergonomics sessions, nutritionawareness, food pyramid displays, healthy recipe education,and Tea Table Talks to maximise employee engagement onthe shop floor.
The Occupational Health Centre (OHC) played a vital rolethrough regular monthly initiatives covering diabetes andhypertension management, obesity prevention, nutritionawareness (Mahindra Master Chef competition), womenwellness programmes, oral and dental screening camps,blood pressure screening camps, mental health awarenessunder Project Hear to Care, and speciality clinics. Papsmear and breast screening camps, neuropathy andretinopathy screening camps, and sports initiatives such ascricket tournaments were organised to promote physicalfitness.
All health and wellness initiatives were periodically reviewedby senior management. The Mahindra Cricket League forMen (Season IV) and Women (Season III) was also conductedto encourage physical fitness. First-aid refresher trainingprogrammes were organised, and ergonomics focused videoswere developed. World Health Day was celebrated throughBody Composition Analysis Camps and specialist consultations.
Environmental awareness was reinforced through celebrationsof World Environment Day, World Earth Day, World WaterDay, World Ozone Day, Energy Conservation Week, and WaterConservation Week.
Certifications
All plants successfully underwent surveillance audits andremain certified under ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015.Integrated Management Systems (IMS) are implementedacross all locations. The Company was re-certified forZero Waste to Landfill, with a conversion rate of 99% andabove, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable wastemanagement.
Senior management periodically reviews SOH&E performance.Continuous focus on new initiatives, stakeholder involvement,and structured management reviews has enabled theCompany to consistently progress towards excellence inSOH&E performance.
K. BOARD & COMMITTEESSad Demise of Mr. T.N. Manoharan, LeadIndependent Director of the Company
During the year, Mr. T.N. Manoharan (DIN: 01186248), LeadIndependent Director of the Company ceased to be a Directorof the Company owing to his unfortunate and untimelydemise on 30th July 2025.
Consequent to his demise, he ceased to be the LeadIndependent Director, Chairman of the Governance,Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Audit Committeeand Risk Management Committee and Member of theStrategic Investment Committee of the Board.
Mr. Manoharan was a guide, mentor and a leader who led withexample, conviction and compassion. His strategic foresight,business acumen and integrity shaped Mahindra Group'slong-term vision and strengthened its institutional values.
His wisdom, integrity and unwavering commitment to goodgovernance has left an indelible mark on the Mahindra Group.The Company will miss his care, nurturing and steady hand.
The Company expresses its deep gratitude and acknowledgesthe valuable contribution and guidance provided byLate Mr. T.N. Manoharan.
Lead Independent Director
Ms. Shikha Sharma, Independent Director, Chairperson ofthe Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee,Risk Management Committee and Member of the AuditCommittee and Strategic Investment Committee of theBoard was appointed as the Lead Independent Director ofthe Company with effect from 6th October 2025. The roleand responsibilities of the Lead Independent Director areprovided in the Corporate Governance Report forming partof this Annual Report.
Appointment of Independent and Non¬Executive Directors
Based on the recommendation of the Governance, Nominationand Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors at itsMeeting held on 6th October 2025, inter alia, considered andapproved the appointment of:
• Ms. Samina Hamied (DIN: 00027923) as an AdditionalDirector (Independent and Non-Executive) to hold officeas an Independent Director for a term of 5 consecutiveyears commencing from 7th October 2025 to 6th October2030; and
• Mr. Muthu Raju Paravasa Raju Vijay Kumar('Mr. M. P. Vijay Kumar') (DIN: 05170323) as anAdditional Director (Independent and Non-Executive)to hold office as an Independent Director for a termof 5 consecutive years commencing from 7th October2025 to 6th October 2030.
Further, the Shareholders of the Company through theResolutions passed by way of Postal Ballot on 26th November2025 approved the appointment of Ms. Samina Hamied andMr. M. P. Vijay Kumar as Independent and Non-ExecutiveDirectors of the Company.
Brief Profiles of Ms. Samina Hamied and Mr. M.P. Vijay Kumarare provided in the Corporate Governance Report formingpart of this Annual Report.
Ms. Samina Hamied and Mr. M.P. Vijay Kumar are not debarredfrom holding the office of Director on account of any orderof SEBI or any other such authority.
Re-appointment of Two IndependentDirectors for a Second Term
As mentioned in the previous year's Annual Report, theBoard at its Meeting held on 5th May 2025 had recommendedthe re-appointment of Ms. Nisaba Godrej and Mr. MuthiahMurugappan as Independent Directors for a second term of5 consecutive years.
Further, at the 79th Annual General Meeting held on31st July 2025, the Shareholders of the Company, basisthe recommendation of the Board of Directors, approvedthe following:
• Re-appointment of Ms. Nisaba Godrej (DIN: 00591503)as an Independent Director of the Company for asecond term of 5 consecutive years commencingfrom 8th August 2025 to 7th August 2030 (both daysinclusive); and
• Re-appointment of Mr. Muthiah Murugappan(DIN: 07858587) as an Independent Director of theCompany for a second term of 5 consecutive yearscommencing from 8th August 2025 to 7th August 2030(both days inclusive).
Independent Directors
The Company has received declarations from all theIndependent Directors of the Company confirming that theymeet the criteria of independence as prescribed both underthe Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors ofthe Company hold highest standards of integrity and possessrequisite expertise and experience required to fulfil theirduties as Independent Directors.
In terms of section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read withRule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification ofDirectors) Rules, 2014, Independent Directors of the Companyhave confirmed that they have registered themselves withthe databank maintained by The Indian Institute of CorporateAffairs, Manesar ('IICA').
The Independent Directors are also required to undertakeonline proficiency self-assessment test conducted by IICAwithin a period of 2 years from the date of inclusion oftheir names in the data bank, unless they meet the criteriaspecified for exemption.
The Independent Directors of the Company are exemptfrom the requirement to undertake online proficiencyself-assessment test except Mr. Muthiah Murugappanwho has successfully completed the online proficiencyself-assessment test.
Re-appointment of Dr. Anish Shah, ManagingDirector and Chief Executive Officerdesignated as 'Group CEO and ManagingDirector' and Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar, ExecutiveDirector and CEO (Auto and Farm Sector)
As mentioned in previous Annual Reports:
• Dr. Anish Shah has been re-appointed as the 'ManagingDirector and Chief Executive Officer' designated as'Group CEO and Managing Director' of the Companywith effect from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030(both days inclusive), liable to retire by rotation.
• Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar has been re-appointed as a WholeTime Director designated as 'Executive Director and CEO(Auto and Farm Sector)' of the Company, for a periodcommencing from 1st April 2025 to 24th June 2029(both days inclusive), liable to retire by rotation.
Retirement by rotation
Mr. Ranjan Pant and Mr. Sat Pal Bhanoo retire by rotationand being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment atthe 80th Annual General Meeting of the Company scheduledto be held on 30th July 2026.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 andthe SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annualevaluation of its own performance and that of its Committeesas well as performance of all the Directors individuallyincluding Independent Directors, Chairman of the Board,Group CEO and Managing Director, Executive Director andCEO (Auto and Farm Sector).
Feedback Mechanism
Feedback was sought by way of a structured questionnairecovering various aspects of the Board's functioning such asadequacy of time spent on strategic issues, effectiveness ofGovernance practices, setting corporate culture and values,execution and performance of specific duties, obligations andgovernance. The performance evaluation was carried outbased on the responses received from the Directors.
Evaluation of Committees
The performance evaluation of Committees was based oncriteria such as structure and composition of Committees,attendance and participation of member of the Committees,fulfilment of the functions assigned to Committees by theBoard and applicable regulatory framework, adequacy oftime allocated at the Committee Meetings to fulfil dutiesassigned to it, adequacy and timeliness of the Agenda andMinutes circulated, comprehensiveness of the discussions,effectiveness of the Committee's recommendation for thedecisions of the Board, etc.
Evaluation of Directors and Board
A separate exercise was carried out by the Governance,Nomination and Remuneration Committee ('GNRC') of theBoard to evaluate the performance of individual Directors. Theperformance evaluation of the Non-Independent Directorsand the Board as a whole was carried out by the IndependentDirectors. The performance evaluation of the Chairman ofthe Board was also carried out by the Independent Directors,taking into account the views of the Executive Directors andNon-Executive Directors. The performance evaluation of theGroup CEO and Managing Director and the Executive Directorand CEO (Auto and Farm Sector) of the Company was carriedout by the Chairman of the Board and other Directors.
Criteria for Independent Directors
The performance evaluation of Independent Directors wasbased on various criteria, inter alia, including attendanceat Board and Committee Meetings, skill, experience, abilityto challenge views of others in a constructive manner,knowledge acquired with regard to the Company's business,understanding of industry and global trends, ability tomaintain independence, etc.
Performance Evaluation indicators for Independent Directorsinclude contributing to and monitoring Corporate GovernancePractices, introduce International Best Practices to addressBusiness Challenges and Risks and Participation in LongTerm Strategic Planning.
Criteria for Chairman
The performance evaluation of Chairman of the Boardwas based on various criteria, inter alia, including style ofChairman's leadership, effective engagement with other Boardmembers during and outside the meetings, allocation of timeprovided to other Board members at the meetings, effectiveengagement with Shareholders during General Meetings, etc.
Criteria for Managing Director and Executive Director
The performance evaluation of Group CEO and ManagingDirector and the Executive Director and CEO (Auto andFarm Sector) was based on various criteria, inter alia,including standards of integrity, fairness and transparencydemonstrated, identification of strategic targets, anticipationof future demands and opportunities, resource staffing tomeet short term and long term goals, engagement with Boardmembers, updating Board on significant issues, commitmentto organisational values, vision and mission, adaptation tomeet changing circumstances, knowledge and sensitivity ofstakeholders' needs within and outside the Company.
Results of Evaluation
The results of the Evaluation for the year under review wereshared with the Board, Chairman of respective Committeesand individual Directors. The results of Evaluation showedhigh level of commitment and Engagement of Board, itsvarious Committees and Senior leadership.
As part of the outcome of the Performance Evaluationexercise, it was noted that the Board is Independent, operatesat a high level of Governance Standards and is committed tocreating value for all stakeholders.
It was also noted that the Meetings of the Board are wellplanned and run effectively by the Chair, its Committees aremanaged well and continue to perform on their respectivefocus areas of Governance and Internal Controls.
As part of the Company's annual strategy planning process,the Company deliberates on various topics related tostrategic planning, progress of ongoing strategic initiatives,risks to strategy execution and the need for new strategicprograms to achieve the Company's long-term objectives.
The evaluation outcomes for the year under review werethoroughly deliberated upon with the Board Members,Committee Chairpersons, and individual Directors.
The Board Evaluation reaffirms the Board's strongcommitment to governance and strategic oversight, asevidenced by the proactive leadership of its members,the effectiveness of Committees and the engagement ofsenior management. A key insight highlights the Board'sindependence and steadfast dedication to upholding rigorousgovernance standards, ensuring transparency and fosteringsustainable value creation for stakeholders.
The evaluation also highlights the efficiency and strategicorganization of Board Meetings, which are meticulouslyplanned and effectively led by the Chair to ensure productivediscussions and informed decision-making. Additionally, theCommittees have also showcased effective management andperformance, particularly in governance and internal controls,reflecting their dedication to maintaining high standards intheir respective areas of focus.
Based on the outcome of the performance evaluation forthe year under review, certain focus areas were identified.The Board has agreed on an action plan to further improveits effectiveness and functioning and to maintain the HighStandards of Governance, Visibility and Interaction in thecoming years.
The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the Evaluationprocess. During the year under review, GNRC ascertainedand reconfirmed that the deployment of 'questionnaire' asa methodology, is effective for evaluation of performance ofthe Board and Committees and individual Directors.
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
As mentioned in the previous year's Annual Report, the Boardat its Meeting held on 31st March 2025, noted and approvedthe Retirement of Mr. Narayan Shankar, Company Secretaryof the Company with effect from close of 1st April 2025,pursuant to him reaching the age of Superannuation andconsequent cessation as Compliance Officer of the Companyunder SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 ('SEBI LODR Regulations') and also as theKey Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnelof the Company.
Further, Ms. Divya Mascarenhas was appointed as theCompany Secretary and Compliance Officer under the SEBILODR Regulations (in an Interim Capacity), designated as'Interim Company Secretary and Key Managerial Personnel',with effect from 2nd April 2025. She subsequently ceased tohold office from the close of 15th July 2025.
During the year, pursuant to the recommendation madeby the Governance, Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, the Board at its Meeting held on 11th July2025, approved the appointment of Mr. Sailesh KumarDaga (ICSI Membership No. F4164) as the CompanySecretary of the Company and as Compliance Officer underSEBI LODR Regulations. He has also been designated asa Key Managerial Personnel and inducted into the SeniorManagement Personnel of the Company, with effect from16th July 2025.
Policies on Appointment and Remuneration
Your Company has adopted the following Policies:
(a) Policy on Appointment of Directors and SeniorManagement and succession planning for orderlysuccession to the Board and the Senior Management;
(b) Policy for remuneration of the Directors, Key ManagerialPersonnel and other employees.
Policy (a) mentioned above includes the criteria fordetermining qualifications, positive attributes andindependence of a Director, identification of persons who arequalified to become Directors and who may be appointed inthe Senior Management Team in accordance with the criterialaid down in the said Policy, succession planning for Directorsand Senior Management, and Policy statement for TalentManagement framework of the Company.
Policy (b) mentioned above sets out the approach toCompensation of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel andother employees in the Company.
Policies mentioned at (a) and (b) above are uploaded on theCompany's website and can be accessed at the Web-link:https://www.mahindra.com/policies-and-documents
Familiarisation Programme for IndependentDirectors / Non-Executive Directors
The Members of the Board of the Company are afforded manyopportunities to familiarise themselves with the Company, itsManagement and its operations. The Directors are providedwith all the documents to enable them to have a betterunderstanding of the Company, its various operations andthe industry in which it operates.
All the Independent Directors of the Company are made aware oftheir roles and responsibilities at the time of their appointmentthrough a formal letter of appointment, which also stipulatesvarious terms and conditions of their engagement.
Independent Directors meet the business and functionalheads and provide their inputs and suggestions on strategicand operational matters at the quarterly Board / CommitteeMeetings.
Executive Directors and Senior Management providean overview of the operations and familiarize the newNon-Executive Directors on matters related to the Company'svalues and commitments. They are also introduced to theorganization structure, constitution of various committees,board procedures, risk management strategies, etc.
Strategic Presentations are made to the Board where Directorsget an opportunity to interact with Senior Management.Directors are also informed of the various developments inthe Company through Press Releases, emails, etc.
Ms. Samina Hamied and Mr. M.P. Vijay Kumar, IndependentDirectors appointed during the FY26 participated in a structuredorientation program aimed at enhancing their understandingof their duties, responsibilities, and governance obligations. Theprogram provided insights into the organisation's background,operations, and overall organisational framework, alongwith details on the composition and roles of various BoardCommittees. The session also addressed Board processes,governance practices, and the risk management frameworkto support the Directors in effectively contributing to theBoard's functioning.
The Company uses a web-based portal i.e. BoardVantageportal which is accessible to all Directors and includes allthe necessary papers and documents, inter alia, includingAgendas, Minutes, Presentations, etc.
This platform enhances the efficient and effective conduct ofMeetings and provides with accessibility and organisation ofimportant documents and resources for the Board.
Pursuant to Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ('SEBI LODRRegulations'), the Company imparted various familiarisationprogrammes for its Directors including periodic reviewof Investments of the Company at Strategic InvestmentCommittee Meetings, Regulatory updates, Industry Outlook,Business Strategy at the Board Meetings and changes withrespect to SEBI LODR Regulations, Framework for RelatedParty Transactions, etc. at the Audit Committee Meetings,various Business Entity Risks, etc. at the Risk ManagementCommittee Meetings, Product Launches and Showcase ofNew Vehicles, Session on Geopolitics, etc.
The details as required under Regulations 46 and 62(1A) ofthe SEBI LODR Regulations are available on the Company'swebsite at the web link:https://www.mahindra.com/Annual-Report-FY26
Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, yourDirectors, based on the representations received from theOperating Management and after due enquiry, confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for theFinancial Year ended 31st March 2026, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed;
(b) they had in consultation with Statutory Auditors,selected accounting policies and applied themconsistently, and made judgments and estimates thatare reasonable and prudent so as to give a true andfair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at31st March 2026 and of the profit of the Company forthe year ended on that date;
(c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company andfor preventing and detecting fraud and irregularities;
(d) they have prepared the annual accounts on a goingconcern basis;
(e) they have laid down adequate Internal Financial Controlsto be followed by the Company, and such InternalFinancial Controls were operating effectively during theFinancial Year ended 31st March 2026;
(f) they had devised proper systems to ensure compliancewith the provisions of all applicable laws and thatsuch systems were adequate and operating effectivelythroughout the Financial Year ended 31st March 2026.
Board Meetings and Annual General Meeting
A calendar of Meetings is prepared and circulated in advanceto the Directors.
During the year 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, nine BoardMeetings were held on: 26th April 2025, 5th May 2025, 11th July2025, 30th July 2025, 6th October 2025, 4th November 2025,12th November 2025, 11th February 2026 and 31st March 2026.
The 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company washeld on 31st July 2025 through Video Conferencing / OtherAudio Visual Means.
Meetings of Independent Directors
Your Company is firmly committed to upholding the higheststandards of governance and places a strong emphasis onensuring the independence and objectivity of the Board.
To foster this environment, the Independent Directors of yourCompany meet periodically, including prior to the scheduledBoard Meetings without the presence of the Chairman, theGroup CEO and Managing Director, the Executive Director orother Non-Independent Director(s) or any other ManagementPersonnel.
As required under Schedule IV of the Companies Act,2013, these meetings are held without the attendance ofNon-Independent Directors and members of managementand are conducted to facilitate free and open discussionamong the Independent Directors to, inter alia, discussmatters pertaining to the review of the performance ofNon-Independent Directors and the Board of Directors asa whole; review the performance of the Chairman of theCompany (taking into account the views of other Executiveand Non-Executive Directors); and assess the quality, quantity,and timeliness of the flow of information between theCompany's management and the Board, which is necessaryfor the Board to effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
During the year under review, 3 Meetings of IndependentDirectors were held and were well attended. Upon the conclusionof the Meetings, the Independent Directors, as deemedappropriate, communicate any suggestions, views or concernsto the Chairman or the Group CEO and Managing Director.
Audit Committee
Mr. T. N. Manoharan, Independent Director of the Companyceased to be the Chairman of the Audit Committee of theCompany owing to his unfortunate and untimely demise on30th July 2025. Accordingly, the Board at its Meeting heldon 6th October 2025, noted the consequent change in AuditCommittee composition and inducted Mr. M. P. Vijay Kumaras Member and Chairman of the Committee with effect from7th October 2025.
The Committee as of 31st March 2026 comprised ofthree Directors viz. Mr. M.P Vijay Kumar (Chairman of theCommittee), Ms. Shikha Sharma and Mr. Muthiah Murugappan.
Post the year end, Ms. Padmasree Warrior and Mr. Ranjan Pantwere inducted as Members and Ms. Shikha Sharma steppeddown from the Committee with effect from 6th May 2026.
As on 31st March 2026, all the Members of the Committeeare Independent Directors and possess strong accounting andfinancial management knowledge. The Company Secretary ofthe Company is the Secretary of the Committee.
All the recommendations of the Audit Committee wereaccepted by the Board.
L. GOVERNANCECorporate Governance
Your Company proudly upholds a distinguished legacy of ethicalgovernance, with many of its practices instituted well beforelegal requirements came into effect. This enduring commitment
reflects not only foresight but also an unwavering dedicationto integrity. Transparency remains the cornerstone of everytransaction, and business ethics continue to be prioritized asfundamental to the Company's identity and success.
Your Company continued to feature in the 'Leadership'category in the Corporate Governance Scorecard 2025which is developed by Institutional Investor Advisory ServicesIndia Limited ('IiAS') with support from International FinanceCorporation ('IFC') and BSE Limited ('BSE'). Further, yourCompany has been awarded the prestigious 'Golden PeacockGlobal Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance' forthe year 2025 (under the Automobile Sector), securing thishonour for the fifth time.
A Report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificatefrom the Statutory Auditors of the Company regardingcompliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance asstipulated under Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms partof this Annual Report.
Compliance Management
The Company is using a compliance management tool whichprovides system-driven alerts to the respective ownersfor complying with the applicable laws and regulations.Certificates capturing the compliance status of all laws andregulations applicable to the Company are generated at theend of each quarter and submitted by the Group CEO andManaging Director to the Board.
Ethics Framework
The revised House of Rise in Company's Code of Conduct('Code') emphasises on how Mahindra's culture is built on strongvalues and good behaviours which is seen in the right choicesmade and actions taken each day even if no one is watching.
The Ethics and Governance framework is also anchoredby clearly defined policies and procedures, covering areassuch as Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption ('ABAC'), Gifts &Entertainment ('G&E'), Prevention of Sexual Harassment atWorkplace ('POSH'), Whistle-Blower Policy ('WB'), BusinessPartner Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct toensure robust Corporate Governance.
The Code of Conduct and all the Company's policies areuploaded on the Company's website and can be accessedat the Web-link:https://www.mahindra.com/policies-and-documents and on the Rise@Work, the Company's intranetas well as on the mobile app Me-connect.
New joiners are mandatorily required to undertake eLearningmodules on the Code, POSH and ABAC. In addition to this, anAnnual Compliance Declaration Module is mandated for theemployees where the employees provide their affirmationon clauses of the Code and appropriate disclosure whereverapplicable.
In order to achieve regular reinforcement of the Code andpolicies across the Company, the Company has an EthicsCounsellors community with over 170 Ethics Counsellors.They are the flag bearers and drivers to enhance awarenessabout the policies and procedures, amplify the values whichthe Company stands for and facilitate regular conversationsand awareness with their cohorts. The Ethics Counsellorsare trained by subject matter experts (internal/ external)on ethics and policies throughout the year. During the year,they have trained more than approximately 4,000 employeesacross various geographies on the Code and policies relatedto ABAC, G&E, POSH and WB including appropriate real lifecase studies (while maintaining confidentiality), examples andrespective disciplinary actions taken. Further, the Companyhas driven sensitisation on various aspects of its ethicalpolicies and procedures vide guidelines, emailers, videos,standees and posters across locations.
Your Company's Vigil mechanism process is clearly defined foridentifying, investigation and decision making by respectiveGroup Ethics and Governance Committee ('GEGC') or BusinessEthics and Governance Committee ('BEGC') to appropriatelyresolve the violations of applicable Company policy andrelevant law. It is regularly communicated throughout theCompany vide the 'Speak Up campaign'. Overall detailspertaining to such violations is reviewed by the CorporateGovernance Council and the Audit Committee on quarterlybasis which helps in identification of vulnerable areas, policydevelopment, any review of policies, process improvement,training and awareness initiatives. The Corporate GovernanceCouncil ensures that the Ethics and Governance frameworkis executed effectively. The GEGC and BEGC help to ensuredecisions on substantiated cases are taken in a fair, just andconsistent manner across various functions of that business.
In addition to the laid down processes, the Company has alsostrengthened the Data Leakage Protection (DLP) process, toensure minimisation of any loss/ leakage and protection ofCompany's sensitive/ confidential data.
Vigil Mechanism
The Vigil Mechanism as envisaged in the Companies Act,2013, read with the Rules prescribed thereunder, and theSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 is implemented through the Company'sWhistle-Blower Policy.
The Whistle-Blower Policy of your Company is uploaded onthe Company's website and can be accessed at the Web-link:https://www.mahindra.com/Whistle-blower-Policy.pdf
It enables the Directors, employees and all stakeholders ofthe Company to report genuine concerns (about unethicalbehaviour, actual or suspected fraud, or violation of the Code)and provides for adequate safeguards against victimisationof persons who use such mechanism and makes provisionfor direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
A quarterly report on the whistle-blower complaints, asreceived, is placed before the Audit Committee for its review.All complaints are tracked and monitored on timely basis.
During the year, the Company received 208 whistle-blowercomplaints, out of which 165 complaints were investigated,and appropriate actions were taken and investigations areunderway for the remaining 43 complaints.
The Sexual Harassment of Women atWorkplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013
Your Company believes in providing a safe, non-hostile andharassment-free work environment at all its workplaces. TheCompany has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment atthe workplace. A detailed Prevention of Sexual Harassment('POSH') Policy is in place as per the requirements of TheSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ('the Act').
The POSH Policy of the Company is available on theCompany's website and can be accessed in the Governancesection at the Web-link:https://www.mahindra.com/policies-and-documents
The POSH Policy is also available in 8 vernacular languages.The POSH Policy covers the Company and its subsidiaries,all employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees)irrespective of their sexual orientation/ preferences andall persons associated with/ visiting the Company atany of its locations. The POSH Policy is gender inclusiveand the framework ensures complete anonymity andconfidentiality.
Internal Complaints Committees ('IC') have been constitutedto timely redress complaints of sexual harassment and theCompany has complied with the provisions relating to the
constitution of IC under the Act. While maintaining thehighest governance norms, IC are constituted for variouslocations. As required, majority of the total members ofthe IC are women. The external members with requisiteexperience in handling such matters are also part of the IC.The IC is presided over by a senior woman employee in eachcommittee. Inquiries are conducted and recommendationsare made by the IC at the respective locations. The IC isupdated on judicial trends and trained regularly on thenuances of the Act.
The details of complaints received, disposed and pending,during the FY26 are as follows:
Number ofcomplaints
Number of complaints under inquiry as on 1st April 2025
3
Number of complaints of sexual harassment receivedbetween 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026
29
Number of complaints disposed of between 1st April2025 to 31st March 2026
30
Number of complaints pending as on 31st March 2026
2
Number of cases pending for more than 90 days
0
All complaints are tracked and monitored on timely basis.
Continuous awareness in this area has been createdthrough various POSH campaigns reiterating theCompany's commitment to providing a safe workplace toall its employees. During the year, the Company organisedsensitization and awareness programs vide inductions fornew joiners, e-learning modules for all employees, classroomtrainings and sensitization for employees, trainees, associatesincluding sending emailers, and posters, etc. Further, virtualand classroom training sessions were conducted by theCompany's Ethics Counsellors.
Compliance with The Maternity Benefit Act,1961
The Company is compliant with the applicable provisions ofThe Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and has policies, systemsand processes in place to ensure ongoing compliance.
Risk Management
Your Company has a well-defined risk managementframework in place. The risk management framework worksat various levels across the Company. These levels form thestrategic defence cover of the Company's risk management.Your Company has a robust organisational structure formanaging and reporting on risks.
Your Company has constituted a Risk Management Committeeof the Board which is authorised to monitor and reviewrisk management plan and risk certificate. The Committeeis also empowered, inter alia, to review and recommend tothe Board modifications to the Risk Management Policy.Further, the Board has constituted a Corporate Risk Councilcomprising the Senior Executives of the Company. The termsof reference of the Council include review of risks and RiskManagement Policy at periodic intervals.
Your Company has developed and implemented a RiskManagement Policy which is approved by the Board. TheRisk Management Framework of the Company includesidentification of risks, including cyber security and relatedrisks and also those which in the opinion of the Board maythreaten the existence of the Company. Risk managementprocess has been established across the Company and isdesigned to identify, assess and frame a response to threatsthat affect the achievement of its objectives. Further, it isembedded across all the major functions and revolves aroundthe goals and objectives of the organisation.
M. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ANDSUSTAINABILITY
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Over the years, your Company deepened its commitmentto creating measurable social impact by advancing focused,scalable and future-ready CSR interventions. Rooted in theMahindra Rise philosophy, these efforts go beyond intent,driving meaningful outcomes across education, livelihoods,health and the environment, with a clear emphasis oninclusion and long-term community resilience.
A defining milestone this year has been the launch of aflagship initiative in maternal and newborn healthcare. Thisreflects a strategic expansion of your Company's CSR priorities,addressing critical gaps in early-life and maternal care, layingthe foundation for healthier families and communities.
The flagship girls' education and skilling program, ProjectNanhi Kali, continues to support thousands of young girlsthrough 21st century skills and sports leadership skills training,enabling them to build confidence, agency and aspirations.
The flagship women's empowerment initiative, Kaabil, isequipping women with employable skills and pathways tofinancial independence, enabling them to participate moreactively in the workforce and contribute meaningfully totheir communities.
Your Company also remains committed to strengtheningIndia's higher education infrastructure. Through its continuedsupport to institutions such as Mahindra University, itis fostering academic excellence, research and industrycollaboration to nurture future-ready talent. Additionally,merit and need-based scholarships are helping to ensure thatdeserving students can pursue higher education irrespectiveof their socio-economic backgrounds.
Aligned with the evolving needs of the Automotive Sectormarked by a surge in demand for mobility, youth skilling in theseemerging capabilities has become a key priority. Your Companysupported technical lab infrastructure, and capacity buildingfor students and faculty across 70 Industrial Training Institutes(ITIs) this year. These efforts are aimed at bridging the skill gapsand building a workforce equipped for the future of mobility.
Environmental sustainability continues to be an importantpart of your Company's CSR strategy. Through waterconservation initiatives, your Company is working closelywith rural communities to promote sustainable agriculturepractices, enhance water security and encourage responsiblemanagement of natural resources.
Looking ahead, your Company will continue to strengthen itsrole as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable growth. Bystrengthening partnerships, aligning with the United NationsSustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and deepeningcommunity engagement, your Company remains committedto building a more equitable India, one where every individualhas the opportunity to Rise. #TogetherWeRise
The impact of some of the flagship CSR initiatives yourCompany invested in FY26 is detailed below:
Empowering Girls
Project Nanhi Kali embarked on a new journey sincelast academic year, to empower girls from lower-incomebackgrounds by supporting them from Grades 6th to 10ththrough targeted educational and sports initiatives. Theprogram emphasizes holistic development, by integratingcurricular and extracurricular activities within schools,enabling girls to transition more seamlessly to highereducation and employment opportunities.
The in-school curriculum, comprising 40 hours of structuredlearning, is delivered by highly qualified trainers. Complimentingthis, the after-school sports leadership program is facilitatedby women from the local communities who are trained byexperts. This approach not only creates strong grassroots rolemodels but also serves as a vital bridge between the project
and on-ground stakeholders. Additionally, Nanhi Kalis receivea comprehensive kit that includes t-shirts, shoes, socks, anotebook, pens and a year-long supply of feminine hygienematerials, ensuring they can attend school with dignity.
Another short-duration initiative, Skill Bridge, focuses onimproving English fluency and enhancing job readinessamong adolescent girls from Grades 9th to 12th. In parallel, theTeacher Training initiative aligned with the National EducationPolicy 2020 equips educators to integrate 21st century skillsinto classroom teaching.
In FY26, Project Nanhi Kali supported the educationof 1,94,392 underserved girls. Of these, 1,81,037 girlsparticipated in the academic interventions during schoolhours and sports training programme after school hours in1,935 schools across 17 districts in 7 states of India.
The Mahindra Group supported 1,00,007 girls of which yourCompany supported 55,406 girls. An additional 13,355 girlswere trained under the Skill Bridge program conducted in6 states. Of these, your Company supported 7,000 girls.Furthermore, 1,500 school teachers from State of Assam,were trained under the Teacher Training program, which wasfully supported by your Company. This initiative is expectedto further impact the lives of an additional 78,676 girls.
Over the years, Project Nanhi Kali has significantly improvedschool attendance, reduced dropout rates, and enhancedthe learning outcomes of girls. Since its inception, ProjectNanhi Kali has supported the education of over 9,40,000underprivileged girls.
Empowering Women
Kaabil, a CSR-led pioneering flagship initiative dedicated tobridging the gap between Skills, Education and Employment.
Kaabil aims to address this gap via a phygital approachthrough both in-person and digital interventions.
Since its inception, Kaabil, has skilled more than 1.4 millionwomen marking a significant milestone leveraging deeplearnings and best practices. In FY26 alone the Company hastrained 4,62,704 women which has been achieved via threepathways:
Employability Skilling: The Mahindra Group's flagshipemployability skilling program imparts 21st century soft andlife skills to ensure job readiness, including communication,time management, and business etiquette to navigate andsecure formal employment.
In partnership with over 3,420 institutions and other vocationalcentres across 22 States, the training focusses on women intheir final year within government/government-aided colleges,ITIs, Polytechnic and other diploma courses Pan-India.
In FY26, this initiative supported training of 3,29,423 women,out of which the Mahindra Group supported 2,65,679women. Of these, 1,82,118 women were supported throughyour Company.
Domain Skilling: This initiative focusses on enhancingdomain acumen through targeted skilling initiatives majorly inhigh demand sectors such as apparel, healthcare, automobile,retail, digital marketing, logistics and equips them with therequired vocational skills to secure jobs in these industries.
In FY26, the Mahindra Group supported training of 22,918women, of these, 20,708 were supported through yourCompany.
Agri Skilling
Regenerative Agriculture: Agriculture-oriented skilling forwomen farmers in bio-diversity training through sustainableagriculture practices (such as regenerative agriculture)towards soil fertility and productivity. The program focusseson ensuring food and nutrition security for their families,increased productivity, income and agency change for smalland marginal women farmers.
Leveraging agricultural land on small plots of land aroundtheir homestead, often referred to as 'Good Food Corners',this intervention supports women farmers to reduce theiragricultural input costs and enhance their income throughthe sale of high-quality crops.
A new intervention introduced this year equips womenfarmers (including tribal districts), to establish and managesmall scale nurseries of vegetables, floriculture, horticulturesaplings using organic / regenerative agricultural practices.This includes the supply of seeds and seedlings, organiccompost and other bio-inputs and facilitation of marketlinkages. The project helps deliver an immediate incomestream in the first year itself, through reduced input costand enhanced crop productivity.
The program in Rajasthan builds in digital literacy to theagricultural skills training to empower women's decision¬making in households towards enhanced incomes and greaterfinancial autonomy.
This initiative aims to transform conventional labour-intensiveprocesses and household burdens to boost agricultural -knowledge, skills, productivity, and incomes and enhance therole of women in financial decision-making.
This intervention aspires to build a resilient, sustainableagricultural ecosystem that transforms traditional farmingand uplifts the social and economic fabric of rural communities.
Within the scope of the agri skilling project, the MahindraGroup supported 1,01,212 women farmers in FY26 inAndhra Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra andRajasthan, of which 97,541 women were supported by yourCompany.
Farm Skilling: Under the farm skilling initiative of PRERNA,your Company supported 9,151 women farmers by trainingthem in effective farming practices and providing themwith advisory services which include soil health, access tofarm equipment, linkages to Government welfare supportinitiatives, resource efficient agriculture methodologies, andincreasing crop productivity.
Digital Integration: In addition to on-ground skills trainingand placements, the Company has built a tech-enabledecosystem that connects skilled women to verified, hyperlocaljob opportunities - while also building sector awareness andemployability confidence.
Kaabil offers a no-cost, mobile-first digital platform thatenables young women to access AI-powered job matching withlive vacancies aligned to their skills and aspirations.
• Receive application and interview support, includingResume building and career counselling.
• Engage in bitesize learning and skill development via adedicated LMS.
• Apply for jobs, track their progress, and receive updatesin real time.
The platform serves as a linkage between education andemployment, a collaboration between skilling institutionsand employing organisations across several key sectorsand geographies. Kaabil is built as a collective oforganisations working together to unlock women's workforceparticipation at scale and contribute to a stronger, moreinclusive economy.
Environment Conservation
Jal Samriddhi (Water conservation) has been a flagship CSRinitiative across the business locations of your Company. Thefocus is on capacity building of farmers and communities increating/rejuvenating water harvesting structures for waterconservation, soil erosion prevention, improving soil health,and crop diversification. These efforts increased waterharvesting potential for irrigation and drinking by positivelyimpacting surface and ground water levels.
In FY26, under Jal Samriddhi project, your Companyundertook creation and renovation of 853 water harvestingstructures resulting in 6,010 lakh litres of water harvestingpotential and an increase in irrigation potential across3,793 hectares. More than 9,000 hectares was coveredunder water management initiatives, and more than 53,862farmers and community members have benefited throughwater conservation. This includes a collaborative projectundertaken with NABARD in Igatpuri (Maharashtra) aimed toensure water security. In total, under Jal Samriddhi, over 150villages were covered across 8 states.
Mahindra CSR Hospital Project (Maternity and
Newborn Care)
Your Company undertook a flagship Mahindra CSR HospitalProject (Maternity and Newborn Care), with an objectiveto strengthen maternity and newborn care in multiplehospitals pan India by extending critical medical equipment/infrastructure support. The project's target audience isexpecting/new mothers, newborns and children up to 5 yearsof age. Under this project, 16 hospitals were partnered across12 cities in 9 States/UTs. These hospitals will offer accessto quality maternity and newborn care related services andtreatment to the needy patients.
Employee Volunteering
Employee volunteering remains a cornerstone of yourCompany's CSR initiatives. Through structured and self¬driven platforms Employee Social Options (Esops) andMySeva, employees actively supported a wide range of socialcauses. These initiatives included blood donation camps, treeplantation drives, cleanliness campaigns, health check-upcamps, engagement with Government schools, and othercommunity-focused activities.
During the year under review, employees of the MahindraGroup collectively contributed 3,49,528 person-hoursthrough the Esops platform (company-led initiatives)and 1,27,177 person-hours through MySeva (individualvolunteering efforts). Of these, employees of your Companycontributed a total of 1,08,391.50 person-hours towardsvarious social initiatives, comprising 1,08,346.5 person-hoursthrough ESOPS and 45 person-hours through MySeva.
The fourth edition of Mahindra Volunteering Day wassuccessfully organized on 5th December 2025, witnessingparticipation from 34,401 volunteers who collectivelycontributed 74,878 person-hours across diverse activities.
During the year under review, your Company washonoured to receive the following awards in recognitionof its contributions to Society, further motivating theCompany to continue serving the communities:
1. ET Now Champions of CSR Award for outstandingcontribution (December 2025).
2. Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility(February 2026).
3. SIAM CSR Award in Road Safety and Education Category(February 2026).
4. SIAM CSR Award 2026 in Skill Development andEmployability Category (February 2026).
5. The Brandon Hall Silver Award for Best CorporateOutreach to Promote DEI and Belonging in CommunitiesCategory to Mahindra ITI Auto Skills (September 2025).
6. Rotary National CSR Award 2025 - Jal Samriddhi(Environment Protection) in Mega Category (WesternRegion) (January 2025).
7. ITOTY AWARD for Best CSR Initiative for Farmers ProjectPaani to Swaraj Division (July 2025).
8. ITOTY-2025- Best CSR initiative for Farmers (Zaheerabad,Nagpur, and Jaipur) (July 2025).
9. bVokal CSR Awards for Pankh Category for ExpandingHorizons of Impact to North-East to Auto Sales Team(AD S&CO) (August 2025).
10. bVokal CSR Award for 'Samarpan' Category forVolunteering Initiatives to Zaheerabad (Auto and FarmDivision) (August 2025).
CSR Policy
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee had formulatedand recommended to the Board, a Corporate SocialResponsibility Policy ('CSR Policy') which was subsequentlyadopted by it and is being implemented by the Company.The CSR Policy including a brief overview of the projectsor programs undertaken by the Company is uploadedon the Company's website and can be accessed at theWeb-link: https://www.mahindra.com/CSRPolicy.pdf
CSR Committee
The CSR Committee comprises of Mr. Muthiah Murugappan(Chairman), Mr. Anand G. Mahindra, Dr. Anish Shah, andMs. Padmasree Warrior.
The Committee, inter alia, reviews and monitors the CSR aswell as Business Responsibility and Sustainability activities.
During the year under review, your Company spentRs. 2,10,56,49,392.7 on CSR activities (includingadministrative overheads of Rs. 7,91,71,085.7 incurredduring the FY26 within the permissible limit of 5% of thetotal CSR expenditure of the Company for the FY26 andincluding Impact Assessment Cost of Rs. 43,22,340.0 withinpermissible limit of 2% of the total CSR expenditure of thecompany for FY26) and additionally Rs. 9,57,64,446.0 hasbeen allocated towards Mahindra CSR Hospitals - ongoingproject unspent CSR account.
The amount equal to 2% of the average net profit forthe past three financial years required to be spent onCSR activities was Rs. 2,19,72,20,915.0. The Board hasconsidered the Impact Assessment Reports at its Meetingheld on 5th May 2026. The detailed Annual Report on theCSR activities undertaken by your Company in the FY26along with the Executive Summary for Impact AssessmentReports of the applicable projects, is annexed herewith asAnnexure VI.
The complete Impact Assessment Reports of the applicableprojects can be accessed at the Web-link:https://www.mahindra.com/Annual-Report-FY26
Sustainability
Sustainability remains central to the Company's long-termvision with continued emphasis on embedding it into corebusiness strategy. In FY26, the Company released its 18thSustainability Report, externally assured by DNV BusinessAssurance India Private Limited and prepared in line withthe Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. Guidedby the 'Planet Positive' framework, Mahindra businessesare advancing across three pillars - greening operations,decarbonising industry, and rejuvenating nature. Undergreening operations, efforts include expanding renewableenergy use, enhancing energy efficiency, strengtheningwater stewardship, and embedding circularity to reducematerial use, reduce waste and make use of low emissions,recycled & recyclable material. In decarbonising industry,the Company is driving transition to electric vehicles and
alternate fuels besides offering other green products andservices via it's many subsidiary companies, engaging deeplywith the supplier ecosystem to reduce overall value chainenvironmental impact, and taking measures in line with EPR(Extended Producer Responsibility) regulations impactinginternal business (end of life vehicle recycling) and valuechain (tyres, glass, etc.). Beyond industry boundaries,initiatives under rejuvenating nature focus on supportingfarmers on sustainable farming to be more climate resilient,biodiversity protection, and restoration through business andCSR programs.
Additionally, the Group is also acting beyond carbon mitigationby initiating climate adaptation projects focused on keythemes (heat stress and workforce productivity, regenerativeagricultural practices including climate-resilient seeds, dripirrigation, etc.). All Group Companies have plans aligned withthe 'Planet Positive' framework coordinated by the GroupSustainability Office and with reviews by the Group CEO andManaging Director.
The Company continues to lead in ESG reporting anddisclosure with high ESG ratings across global and domesticESG ratings including Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI),Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Morgan Stanley CapitalInternational (MSCI), etc. Advocacy for climate action remainsa priority with active engagement at national and internationalforums alongside industry associations, Governments, andglobal climate organisations. Beyond advocacy, the Groupbelieves in collaboration with external climate ecosystem todrive change.
To this end, the Company has partnered with variousstakeholders (corporates, Government organizations,associations, etc.) on thought leadership initiatives addressingcurrent climate issues. The Group is committed to ScienceBased Targets in alignment with the Paris Agreementand aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 or earlier.Sustainability performance for FY26 will be detailed in theforthcoming Group Sustainability Report.
The Company was also recognised for its leadership insustainability, during the year under review:
• The Company has secured an Industry Leadership positionin the DJSI World Index 2025. The Company has emergedas the global leader in the Automobile industry with aperformance placing the Company within 1% of the top¬scoring company in this Industry. Similarly, Tech MahindraLimited has scored a top 1% place in the IT Sector.
• Included as part of World Economic Forum's globalstrategic advisory body on sustainability (12 companiesglobally out of more than 200 large MNCs in WEF).
• CDP 'A' rating (highest) in climate for Group Companies- the Company and Tech Mahindra Limited (Top 5%globally).
• Recognized in TIME's list of 'World's Most SustainableCompanies list' with Tech Mahindra Limited and yourCompany ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively amongst the12 Indian companies featured on the list.
• Globescan recognised Mahindra Group as one of theChampions of Sustainability in APAC (1/7 companies),highlighting the Company's success in aligningsustainability with core business.
The Company continues to drive climate action across areas,both internally and in the ecosystem.
Business Responsibility and SustainabilityReport
In terms of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ('SEBILODR Regulations'), the Top 1,000 listed entities based onmarket capitalization shall submit a Business Responsibilityand Sustainability Report ('BRSR') in the format as specifiedand updated by SEBI.
SEBI has further identified a focused subset of the BRSRframework, referred to as BRSR Core. The top 250 listedentities are mandatorily required to undertake assessmentor assurance of the BRSR Core parameters for the reportingperiod FY26.
The Company has prepared its BRSR for the FY26, inaccordance with the format as prescribed by SEBI videits Master Circular dated 30th January 2026 (includingamendments thereto) along with the Industry Standardson BRSR Core as prescribed by SEBI dated 20th December2024.
The BRSR provides quantitative, comparable, andstandardised disclosures on ESG parameters, facilitatingmeaningful comparisons across companies, sectors, andtime periods. These disclosures are designed to empowerinvestors to make informed investment decisions. The BRSRalso enables the Company to engage more meaningfully withstakeholders, to look beyond financials and towards socialand environmental impacts.
The BRSR of your Company along with the IndependentAssurance Statement on the BRSR Core Key PerformanceIndicators (KPIs) for the FY26 forms part of this AnnualReport as required under Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBILODR Regulations.
Your Company firmly believes that sustainable andinclusive growth is achievable by integrating environmentalstewardship and social responsibility with economicperformance. Your Company is dedicated to settingambitious sustainability targets while enhancing economicperformance to ensure both business continuity andrapid growth. Your Company is committed to leveraging'Alternative Thinking' as a strategic approach to buildcompetitive advantage in achieving high shareholderreturns through customer centricity, innovation, goodgovernance and inclusive human development while beingsensitive to the environment.
Conservation of Energy, TechnologyAbsorption and Foreign Exchange Earningsand Outgo
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technologyabsorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo as requiredunder section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read withRule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is attachedas Annexure VII and forms part of this Report.
N. SECRETARIALShare Capital
During the year under review, the Authorised Share Capitalof the Company stood at Rs. 15,459.5 crore divided into
27.86.90.00. 000 Ordinary (Equity) Shares of Rs. 5 eachand 25,00,000 Unclassified shares of Rs. 100 each and
150.00. 00.000 Preference Shares of Rs. 10 each.
The issued, subscribed and paid-up Share Capital ofthe Company stood at Rs. 621.77 crore divided into124,35,28,831 Ordinary (Equity) shares of Rs. 5 each. Therewas no change in the issued, subscribed and paid-up ShareCapital of the Company during the year under review.
Compliance with the provisions of SecretarialStandard 1 and Secretarial Standard 2
The applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relatingto 'Meetings of the Board of Directors' and 'General Meetings'respectively, have been duly complied by your Company.
Annual Return
Pursuant to section 134(3)(a) and section 92(3) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, a copy ofthe Annual Return is placed on the Company's website andcan be accessed at the Web-linkhttps://www.mahindra.com/Annual-Report-FY26
0. POLICIES
The details of the Key Policies adopted by the Company arementioned as Annexure VIII and forms part of this Report.
P. PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE INSOLVENCY ANDBANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
There is one proceeding initiated / pending against yourCompany under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016which does not materially impact the business of the Company.The Company is contesting the matter based on merits.
Q. GENERAL
Neither the Managing Director nor the Executive Directorreceived any remuneration or commission from any of thesubsidiaries of your Company.
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting isrequired in respect of the following items as there were notransactions / events relating to these items during the yearunder review:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as todividend, voting or otherwise.
2. Issue of Shares (including Sweat Equity Shares) toemployees of the Company under any Scheme saveand except Employees Stock Option Schemes (ESOS)referred to in this Report.
3. Significant or material orders passed by the Regulatorsor Hon'ble Courts or Tribunals which impact the goingconcern status and the Company's operation in future.
4. Voting rights which are not directly exercised by theemployees in respect of shares for the subscription/purchase of which loan was given by the Company (asthere is no scheme pursuant to which such personscan beneficially hold shares as envisaged undersection 67(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013).
5. There has been no change in the nature of business ofyour Company.
6. The Company has not made any one-time settlement forloans taken from the Banks or Financial Institutions, andhence the details of difference between amount of thevaluation done at the time of one-time settlement andthe valuation done while taking loan from the Banks orFinancial Institutions along with the reasons thereof isnot applicable.
7. There was no revision of financial statements and Board'sReport of the Company during the year under review.
For and on behalf of the Board
ANAND G. MAHINDRA
ChairmanDIN: 00004695
Mumbai, 5th May 2026