The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 74th Annual Reporttogether with the Audited Financial Statements for the FinancialYear ended March 31,2026.
FINANCIAL RESULTSThe following are the standalone financial highlights for the
Financial Year 2025-26:
[MINR]
Particulars
2025-26
2024-25
Sale of Products
190,853
169,316
Of which Export Sales
14,916
14,054
Total revenue from operations
200,347
180,874
Profit Before Tax (w/o exceptional items)
30,860
27,312
Profit Before Tax(including exceptional items)
36,420
27,326
Total tax expense
8,717
7,193
Profit for the year
27,703
20,133
Other comprehensive income / (loss)(Net of tax) for the year
(2,312)
2,426
Total Comprehensive income for the year
25,391
22,559
Total revenue from operations grew by 10.8 % over the previousyear. Profit before tax (w/o exceptional items) was 15.4 % of totalrevenue from operations for 2025-26 (Previous Year: 15.1 %).
ACQUISITION OF EQUITY SHARES OF BOSCH CHASSISSYSTEMS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (RBIC)
The mobility sector is rapidly changing worldwide due toacceleration in electrification, introduction of autonomous cars,and regulatory changes towards safer vehicles. To secure long-termsuccess, Bosch Limited is also adapting quickly to the changingcircumstances and developing highly flexible, business-orientedsolutions aligned to regional needs within a very short time.
Bosch Limited expects the mobility landscape to evolve rapidly by2030 & beyond with sustainable, safe & exciting technologies. Thiswill involve cross-domain synergies, cross-functional thinking, andcross-entity working mindset. There is a growing need to integratebusinesses and product portfolios together to deliver platform levelsolutions to our customers across the various mobility domains.Currently, diverse businesses are housed under different entitiesof Bosch Group in India. While the Power Solutions business isin Bosch Limited, the Safety & Braking portfolio including active& passive safety and actuation is under a different Bosch groupcompany, Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited (RBIC),located in Pune.
As the above-mentioned portfolios are complimentary to eachother, a combined approach would offer synergies in deliveringgreater value to the customer. To achieve this objective, theCompany believes the acquisition of the safety and brakingsystems of RBIC would enhance the value of Bosch Limited.
The Board of Directors of Bosch Limited has approved theacquisition of RBIC by way of acquiring 100 % equity capital of RBICfrom its existing shareholders. The Company has also obtained theapproval of its shareholders via a Postal Ballot for the proposedacquisition. The purchase consideration of this acquisition isan amount not exceeding ' 9,068.68 Crores (as valued by anindependent valuer), will be financed through internal accruals.The Company believes that utilization of cash for the acquisitionwill be an efficient use of the Balance Sheet, particularly whenRBIC offers strong and sustainable growth with high profitability.The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of Q1 2026¬27 after obtaining necessary regulatory approvals. Post which RBICwill become a 100 % subsidiary of Bosch Limited.
DIVIDEND AND TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Based on the good financial performance for the year underreview coupled with strong balance sheet strength with no debtand sufficient cash reserves (even after the acquisition of RBIC)and considering future cash flows, the Board of Directors haverecommended a final dividend of ' 270/- per equity share for thefinancial year 2025-26 for the approval of the members at the 74thAnnual General Meeting of the Company. The total dividend payoutratio comes to 29% for 2025-26.
The final dividend recommended is in accordance with theDividend Distribution Policy of the Company. The Company doesnot propose to transfer any amount to Reserves for the year underreview.
Pursuant to the requirements of regulation 43A of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,the Company has adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy and isenclosed as Annexure 'H' to this Report.
Details of outstanding and unclaimed dividends previouslydeclared and paid by your Company are given under the CorporateGovernance Report which forms part of this Integrated AnnualReport.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISEconomic ScenarioGlobal economy:
Global economy in 2025 was characterized by resilient growth,ending up at 3.4 % with uneven performance across United States(2.1 %) & Europe (1.4 %) & emerging and developing economiesnamely China (5.0 %) & India (7.6 %) leading the growth. Whileinflation declined in many nations, high geopolitical tensions, tradeprotectionism, and tariffs and elevated interest rates marked theyear. Average global inflation for 2025 was 4.1 %. Global trade withthe US witnessed some front-loading of imports in H1 of 2025 withuneven tariffs for different countries, affecting trade in the latermonths. Since then, the tariffs have been rolled back due to USSupreme Court rulings.
In 2026, the global economy faces renewed stress as the conflict inthe Middle East threatens growth and inflation, following resiliencein previous year. Assuming limited impact of middle east conflict,in scope and duration, global growth is projected to moderate to3.1 % in 2026 and 3.2 % in 2027. U.S. is expected to grow by 2.3 %,Europe by 1.1 %, and key developing economies, namely China &India are expected to grow by 4.4 % and 6.5 % respectively. Globalheadline inflation is projected to rise moderately to 4.4 % in 2026.
Foreign exchange volatility is expected to persist, especially inemerging markets which are sensitive to capital inflows and highoil imports. However, global activity could improve if productivitygains from AI materialize more rapidly & geopolitical and tradetensions ease on a sustained basis.
Indian Economy:
India remained the bright spot clocking high growth (7.6 % GDP)in 2025-26, supported by strong domestic consumption with tax& fiscal supports by government. Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)and Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPI) were weak in the entirefinancial year compared to previous years and has led to widertrade deficits and weaker Rupee.
GDP for 2026-27 is expected to grow by 6.5 % (less than previousyear), affected by headwinds from geo-political impact, higherinflation (base effect & elevated commodity prices) and weakmonsoon forecast. On the fiscal side, last year's GST and incometax support aided growth. However, geopolitical risks and inflationpressures could moderate consumption momentum in 2026-27.Manufacturing growth outlook is closely tied to global demand,with exports exposed to trade dynamics and external slowdownrisks.
Depreciation pressure in INR continues, driven by persistentcapital outflows, higher oil prices, and global uncertainty.
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook Report - April 2026Industry Structure and Development(A) Automotive
Indian Automotive Industry 2025-26: Robust growthsupported by GST 2.0 tailwinds
2025-26 was a year of contrasting halves. Apr-Aug remainedmuted amid consumer caution and geopolitical tensions;Sep-Mar saw a decisive upshift as GST 2.0 improvedaffordability, lifted sentiment, and triggered broad-basedsales momentum. The recovery was driven by GST rate cuts,a favorable monsoon boosting rural demand, and supportivemacroeconomic measures including repo rate reductions andincome tax relief, which improved affordability and boostedconsumer confidence. As a result, overall, 4-Wheeler vehicleproduction rose 12.2 % Y-on-Y, with the industry overcomingearly volatility to exit the fiscal on a strong footing comparedto 2024-25.
In 2025-26, the electric vehicle (EV) market expandedacross all segments, signaling a broad-based shift towardelectrification. Electrification in Passenger Cars also gainedstrong momentum in the segment, aided by expandingcharging infrastructure and a broader portfolio of feature-rich models across price points. Electric 2-wheelers recordedhealthy growth, reflecting a more sustainable, demand-ledtransition compared to earlier subsidy-driven spikes, while3-wheelers gained momentum on the back of rising last-miledelivery demand. Electric buses also saw steady growth,supported by government initiatives such as PM e-BusSewa. Overall, the expansion of charging infrastructure andcontinued policy support accelerated EV adoption.
Vehicle segment wise performance in 2025-26Passenger Car (PC): Consistent UV demand and GSTimpact drove growth
Passenger vehicle production reached an all-time high of5.6 million units in 2025-26 with a growth of 10.2 % Y-o-Y,
marking a shift from steady to robust growth, driven bystrong consumer demand and supportive macroeconomicconditions.
While sentiment was impacted in the first half due togeopolitical tensions, particularly tariff-related uncertainties,demand rebounded sharply post-September 2025,supported by GST benefits, sustained SUV traction, andimproved consumer confidence.
Electrification also gained strong momentum in thesegment, aided by expanding charging infrastructure and abroader portfolio of feature-rich models across price points.Additionally, inventory levels normalized to ~28 days (from~52 days in March 2025), indicating one of the healthiestchannel positions in recent years.
Commercial Vehicle (CV): Strong growth driven bysustained infrastructure investment and e-commercedemand
The Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) segment deliveredstrong 15.8 % Y-on-Y growth, returning to its 2018-19 peak,supported by sustained infrastructure-led demand androbust freight activity. Higher infrastructure spending (~10 %increase) further strengthened demand, while GST rate cutsboosted freight movement and drove replacement cycles.The bus segment recorded double-digit growth, led byaccelerating EV adoption, backed by state-led electrificationinitiatives, rising urban mobility needs, and an increasedfocus on sustainability.
Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) production grew 10.5 %Y-on-Y, surpassing its 2023-24 peak, driven by sustainedinfrastructure spending and festive-led demand supportingfreight and last-mile connectivity. Additionally, GST-ledbenefits and repo rate cuts improved affordability, unlockingboth deferred and replacement demand.
Tractors: Good & timely monsoon led to robustagricultural output fueling the demand
The tractor segment emerged as a standout performerin 2025-26, registering robust 21.8 % Y-on-Y growth andsurpassing its previous peak seen in 2022-23. Favorablemonsoon conditions played a pivotal role, supporting strongKharif output and improving Rabi crop prospects, whichsignificantly boosted farm incomes and sentiment.
Healthy reservoir levels further enhanced irrigationavailability, aiding overall farm productivity. In addition,higher Minimum Support Prices (MSPs), improved ruralliquidity, and supportive policy measures such as GSTbenefits strengthened purchasing power in rural markets.This, coupled with increased mechanization across regions,drove strong volume growth.
2-Wheeler (2W): Improved affordability & rural cashflowcoupled with steady urban demand led growth
The 2-wheeler segment recorded a robust 11.2 % Y-on-Ygrowth in 2025-26, surpassing its 2018-19 peak. Growthwas supported by improved rural cash flows, steady urbandemand, and a widening product portfolio across both entry-level and premium segments.
Shift towards higher end 2-wheelers, rising participation ofwomen riders, higher fleet and last-mile mobility demand
further contributed to volume expansion. GST rationalization and income tax relief continued to enhance affordability and supportdisposable incomes.
Electric 2-wheelers gained further traction, with adoption becoming increasingly demand-driven. Additionally, strong festive andwedding-season demand, particularly in H2 2025-26, provided an added boost, enabling the segment to close the year on a strong note.
3-Wheelers: GST boost and e-commerce growth drove segment momentum
The 3-wheeler segment recorded strong 24.2 % Y-on-Y growth in 2025-26, surpassing its 2018-19 peak, driven by robust demand forpassenger mobility and expanding last-mile connectivity.
Growth was further supported by steady adoption of electric 3-wheelers, aided by lower operating costs. The segment's evolutionreflects a broader structural shift toward clean mobility and cost-efficient last-mile delivery, with e-3Wheelers steadily gaining sharefrom CNG.
Trend of Vehicle Production in the Indian automotive market for the past 5 financial years
Vehicle Segment
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
Tractors
962
1,073
947
1,020
1,242
% Growth Y-on-Y
11.6%
(11.7)%
7.7%
21.8%
Passenger Cars
3,650
4,576
4,914
5,090
5,610
25.4%
7.4%
3.9%
10.2%
Light Commercial Vehicles
537
658
680
645
713
22.6%
3.3%
(5.1)%
10.5%
Heavy Commercial Vehicles
293
396
416
411
476
35.0%
5.1%
(1.2)%
15.8%
Total 4-Wheeler
5,442
6,703
6,957
7,166
8,041
23.2%
3.8%
3.0%
12.2%
2-Wheelers
17,729
19,510
21,789
24,227
26,942
10.0%
11.7%
11.2%
3-Wheelers
752
852
963
1,031
1,281
13.3%
13.0%
7.1%
24.2%
Total Automotive market
23,923
27,065
29,709
32,424
36,264
13.1%
9.8%
9.1%
11.8%
Indian Automotive Industry outlook for 2026-27:
The Indian automotive market outlook for 2026-27 remainsin the growth trajectory, with the expectation of a highsingle-digit growth supported by strong macroeconomicfundamentals and tailwinds from GST rationalization.However, the sector remains at a crossroads, as escalatinggeopolitical tensions could drive cost pressures anddisruptions across the automotive value chain.
(B) Non-AutomotiveConsumer goods - Power Tools
India's resilient & rapidly growing economy, continuedinfrastructure development, and sustained manufacturinggrowth are key macroeconomic drivers supporting the powertools market in 2025-26. Government led infrastructurespending remained structurally high during 2025-26, withcapital expenditure maintained at ~'11.2 Lakhs Crores underUnion Budget 2025-26, reinforcing demand across roads,railways, urban infrastructure, logistics, and housing. India'smanufacturing sector showed strong momentum during2025-26, supported by policy continuity under Make in Indiaand the formal launch of the National Manufacturing Mission(2025-26).
The Indian power tools market is estimated at approximately'120 billion in 2025-26 and is expected to grow at a CAGRof around ~7 % over the next 3 years, driven by sustainedinfrastructure investments, manufacturing growth acrossindustries, and rising adoption of cordless power tools. Over
the medium-to-long term, this growth trajectory reflectssteady expansion across construction, manufacturing,MSMEs, professional, and consumer segments.
The market continues to witness intensified competition,particularly from Chinese / new entrants who are gainingtraction in the lower to mid-price segment and challengingestablished professional players. However, during the year,the regulatory environment continued to tighten imports,with increased focus on BIS certification, quality compliance,and license renewals. These measures are gradually curbingthe inflow of sub-standard products and supporting a shifttowards compliant, branded offerings. This developmentis structurally favorable for organized players like BoschLimited, who are investing in quality, safety, and localizedmanufacturing, while also contributing to improved long-termindustry sustainability. Total revenue of Power tools segmentof Bosch Limited grew by a modest 6.4 % in 2025-26 vs PY. Theoutlook for 2026-27 remains positive; however, a prolongedmiddle east conflict could act as a dampener.
Building Technologies - Fire safety
The Fire Safety segment in India is expected to witness steadygrowth, supported by ongoing infrastructure development, astrong construction pipeline, stricter regulatory enforcement,and increasing awareness of fire safety standards. However,the market remains highly competitive, and price sensitive,characterized by a fragmented landscape of internationaland domestic players. The current market size is estimated atapproximately '1,200 Crores.
Bosch Building Technologies offers a comprehensivefire safety portfolio designed to meet varied buildingrequirements. Backed by a wide range of intelligent,dependable solutions, the Company is well placed to serverising demand across sectors. Its solutions combine highreliability with future-ready scalability, delivering early andaccurate fire detection through advanced AI-enabled smartsensors.
During the year, as a part of global restructuring, the “Videosolutions, Access & Intrusion and Communication systems”business of Building Technology division was hived off inMay 2025. The division would now focus on “Fire Safety”business. The outlook for 2026-27 remains promising, andsales revenue is expected to post a strong growth.
Business segment wise performance
The Company operates in the manufacturing and trading businessin the Mobility sector, which constitutes around 89.4 % of totalsales in 2025-26. Business Beyond Mobility, comprising ConsumerGoods (Power Tools), Energy & Building Technology (Fire safety),and Industrial Technology, had a share of 10.6 %.
The operating segments of the Company are broadly classifiedinto “Mobility Business” (Automotive products) and “BusinessesBeyond Mobility” (Non-Automotive products).
(A) Mobility Business:
Power Solutions (PS)
Power Solutions division is a global leader of componentsand systems for internal combustion engines and developshigh-performance thermal management systems thatincrease efficiency of motor vehicles. Fuel cell systemsand system solutions for hydrogen engines enable climate-neutral propulsion. To produce low-carbon hydrogen, PSis developing a powerful electrolysis stack. A significantstrength of the division's high system competence iscomprehensive expertise in software, controls and services.The Power Solutions division recorded a growth of 17.6% during 2025-26, supported by strong growth of theautomotive industry, driven by GST lead tailwinds anddemand across all automotive vehicle segments. In linewith Bosch's Mobility transformation, the integration ofThermal Systems and Commercial Vehicle/Off-Road (CV/OR) business further strengthens the division's systemscapabilities and contributes positively to future growth. TheCV/OR business continues to align its strategy with evolvinglegislative requirements in the commercial vehicle segmentwhile focusing on expanding into emerging mobility solutions.During the year, the division also marked an importantmilestone in hydrogen mobility. Bosch India showcased itshydrogen engine prototype truck to the Honorable FederalChancellor of Germany, Mr. Friedrich Merz, during his visitto the Company's Adugodi campus in Bengaluru. The livedemonstration highlighted Bosch's local developmentcapabilities and reflected the joint commitment of Boschin India and Bosch, Germany to accelerate hydrogentransformation toward sustainable mobility.
Aligned with Bosch's sustainability commitments, thedivision continued to accelerate the transition towardimproved internal combustion engine technologies, near zero
emission technology with hydrogen engine and electrificationinitiatives. Looking ahead, the division expects the growthmomentum to continue, supported by strong economicfundamentals and anticipated growth in the automotiveindustry and the upcoming implementation of commercialvehicle ADAS regulations, and the acquisition of key OEMbusinesses, positioning PS for sustained growth in thecoming years.
Mobility Aftermarket (MA)
The Mobility Aftermarket division has presence in Sales,Supply, and Distribution of automotive parts for vehicleservicing, diagnostics equipment for workshops and technicalinformation, training, and consulting for after-sales servicefor Bosch automotive products and systems. The productportfolio ranges from Diesel & Gasoline Fuel Injection System& Components, Spark Plugs, Filters to Batteries, Lubricants,Wiper Blades, and Diagnostic Equipment & Software, amongothers.
The MA segment has over 50,000 retail touch points, spreadacross 650+ districts across India, catering to over 15,000-part numbers to ensure widespread availability of bothproducts and after sales services. The division also has over1,500 authorized workshops & service centers comprisingof Bosch Car Service & Bosch Diesel Service Centers, AutoElectrical Modules & 2-Wheeler Service partners, in India.
MA achieved the highest ever Revenue from operations in2025-26 with a growth of +3.7 % compared to PY.
The Independent After Market (IAM) segment, consisting ofaround 60.5 % of the total business of MA division, grew by+3.2 % in 2025-26 vs PY.
The Original Equipment (OE) block led the growth in 2025-26with an impressive 14.0 % increase over PY.
IAM continued its Zing+NXT strategy with a focus onenhanced Demand Generation for deeper Market Penetration& enhanced product portfolio for wider range participation.Core product categories, including Filters, Diesel systems,Braking systems, Wipers, Auto Electricals and Gasolineproducts, performed particularly well, each delivering stronggrowth compared to the previous year, supported by strongaftermarket demand and effective execution initiatives.
MA India launched DAP (Diagnostics Amplifier Project)last year which empowered every garage with cutting-edgeBosch Diagnostics and eventually increase parts availability.Likewise, 2-Wheeler workshops doubled in numbercompared to last year.
MA plans to sustain and improve its growth in the coming yearwith a focus on core products & new product launches.
2-Wheeler & Power sports (2WP)
Bosch has solidified its position as a key partner to majortwo-wheeler original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)by providing a suite of innovative technologies andcomprehensive system solutions tailored for a variety ofvehicle types. Our specialized Engine Management System(EMS) portfolio is engineered specifically for the two-wheelersegment and includes critical components such as lambdasensors, fuel injectors, fuel supply modules, and advancedElectronic Control Units (ECUs).
The 2025-26 marked a period of outstanding achievement forour two-wheeler business in India which recorded remarkablegrowth of 69.1 % compared to previous year. A significanthighlight was the successful large-scale implementationof our exhaust gas sensors for OBDII norms, which wasinstrumental in achieving substantial top-line growth andsetting new performance benchmarks.
New legislative frameworks introduced in 2025,combined with emerging market opportunities such astax incentives, GST reductions, and technology trendstoward premiumization and value-added functions,created a favorable environment for growth. The past yearwas also pivotal in advancing our sustainability goals. Wedeveloped and scaled critical technologies that enabled the2-Wheeler industry to seamlessly adopt stricter emissionnorms, contributing to a cleaner and more environmentallyresponsible future for mobility.
(B)Business Beyond mobility:
The Business Beyond Mobility sales have decreased by(13.6)% in 2025-26 vs PY mainly due to sale of “Videosolutions, Access and Intrusions and Communicationsystems” business under Building Technology division, inMay 2025.
Consumer Goods - Power Tools (PT)
Bosch Power Tools has been a leading global supplierof power tools, and related accessories, garden tools,measuring technology & has recently expanded its portfolioto hand tools. The division has a wide range of productswith a focus on equipping professionals and industry userswith cutting-edge tools that ensure precision, efficiency, anddurability.
During 2025-26, the division's revenue grew by +6.4 % vs PY,of which the global tools segment which includes grindersand cutters, constituting 54.8 % of the total power toolsbusiness, grew by +6.0 % over PY. The accessories business,which constitutes 28.8 % of the total power tools business,grew by +3.6% over PY. The division also aims at reducing thedistance to its users and will continue to focus on improvingtheir lives by providing affordable solutions. The Powertools division continues to focus on increasing the share oflocalization of high-volume products and thereby offeringbetter value to customers.
The power tools business is expected to continue to growin the coming years. Focus will be on the Cordless Toolsbusiness, Industrial Tools, Dealer engagement & Newlaunches across all business units. Lower price products willcontinue to be essential for business growth with emphasison localization. The division is also expanding its business inadjacent segments, namely hand tools.
Building Technology (BT)
Bosch's Building Technology division provides solutionsthat create safe environments through advanced fire safetysystems. Our goal is to reduce risks, enhance protection,and deliver the most suitable solution for every type ofbuilding. BT offers cutting-edge technologies across a widerange of sectors, including Metro and Railway Terminals,Airports, Industrial Facilities, Government and Defense
Establishments, Hospitality, Education, Healthcare, Retail,and Corporate Offices.
Across India, BT serves customers through a strong andreliable network of System Integrators and Distributors,ensuring seamless delivery, implementation, and support.
BT previously operated across Video Solutions, Access &Intrusions, Communication Systems, and Fire Safety Systemsuntil April 2025. In alignment with its global strategy, theCompany hived off its Video Solutions, Access & Intrusions,and Communication Systems businesses effective May 2025.Following this restructuring, BT continues to operate only inthe Fire Safety Systems segment.
Revenue by geographical area
Bulk of the Net Sales in 2025-26 is from sales made withinIndia in the domestic market. Exports at 14,916 MINRconstitute ~7.8 % of total sales in 2025-26. Most of theexports are manufactured goods to other Bosch groupcompanies from Power solutions and Mobility aftermarketdivisions. Close to 75 % of the total products exported are toRobert Bosch, Germany.
Financial Performance(A) Profit & Loss statement:
(i) Sale of products
Sales of products grew by +12.7 % over PY and stood at190,853 MINR in 2025-26.
Mobility business revenues increased by +16.9 % vs PY,which comprises of Power Solutions, which grew by+17.6 % vs PY aided by growth in the overall automotivemarket, 2-Wheeler business grew by +69.1 % mainly onaccount of sale of exhaust gas sensors due to ramp upfor OBDII norms implementation from April 01,2025.Sales of Business Beyond Mobility decreased by (13.6)% vs PY mainly due to sale of “Video solutions, Accessand Intrusions and Communication systems” businessin May 2025.
(ii) Sale of services
Income from sale of services comprises of engineering& application projects done mainly for Indian OEMs.
(iii) Other operating revenue
Other operating revenue for 2025-26 stood at 4,400MINR, which increased by +8.5 % over PY. This increaseis mainly due to higher government grants received in2025-26.
(iv) Other income
Other income comprises mark-to-market gains onmutual fund investments and interest income on fixeddeposits and loans given, which increased by +4.9 %over PY.
(v) Cost of raw material & components consumed(incl. trade goods)
Cost of goods sold (incl. trade goods) as a % of Saleof products improved from 67.7 % in 2024-25 to 67.1 %in 2025-26. The improvement is mainly on account ofmaterial cost reduction and favorable product mix.
(vi) Employee benefit expense
Personnel costs in 2025-26 were 15,458 MINR, whichis 7.7 % of total revenue as against 8.3 % of revenuein PY. The reduction was mainly driven by employeeproductivity improvement.
(vii) Finance costs
Finance costs for 2025-26 were 267 MINR as comparedto 171 MINR in 2024-25.
(viii) Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation charge for 2025-26 was 3,920 MINRas against 3,756 MINR in PY. The increase is due toinvestments made during the year in plant & machineryfor new products & upgradation/capacity increase forexisting products.
(ix) Other expenses
Other expenses mainly comprise spending on plantoperating expenses, selling & administrative overheads,& royalty payments. Other expenses were 15.2 % oftotal revenue in 2025-26 as compared to 15.6 % of totalrevenue in PY. The decrease is due to budgetary controlof expenses and better fixed cost absorption.
(x) Exceptional item
Exceptional item in 2025-26 comprises of profit onsale of Video Solutions, Access & Intrusions, andCommunication Systems businesses in May 2025.Exceptional item in 2024-25 comprises of profit on saleof OE diagnostics business offset by provision made forrestructuring of operations in mobility business.
(xi) Total tax expense
Total tax expense for 2025-26 (including tax onexceptional items) amounts to 8,717 MINR, ascompared to 7,193 MINR in PY. The effective tax rate(including deferred tax, but excluding tax adjustmentsrelated to earlier years), for 2025-26, is 23.3 % of ProfitBefore Tax as compared to 25.6 % in PY. The effectivetax rate has decreased due to long term capital gain onsale of business, which is taxed at lower rates.
(xii) Profit for the year, viz. Profit After Tax (PAT)
Profit after tax (including exceptional items) increasedby +37.6 % over PY. Current year profit after tax hasone-time profit on sale of “Video Solutions, Access &Intrusions, and Communication Systems business”amounting to 5,560 MINR.
(xiii) Other Comprehensive Income (OCI)
The investment in equity shares is classified as financialassets through other comprehensive income as per therequirements of Ind AS 109. The changes in fair value ofequity shares are recognized under the OCI. Also, thegains/(losses) arising on remeasurement of employeedeferred benefit plans is recognized through OCI.Because of a drop in market value of equity shares asof March 31,2026, a net reduction in OCI of 2,312 MINR(net of taxes) has been recognized in 2025-26.
(xiv) Earnings per Share (EPS)
EPS (basic and diluted) of the Company for 2025-26stands at 939 INR per share as compared to 683 INRper share in PY. Current Year had one time profit onsale of “Video Solutions, Access & Intrusions, andCommunication Systems business.”
(B) Balance Sheet:
(i) Share capital
As on March 31, 2026, the Authorized Share Capitalcomprises 38,051,460 Equity Shares of ' 10/- each. Theissued, subscribed, and paid-up capital is 295 MINRdivided into 29,493,640 equity shares of ' 10/- each.
(ii) Reserves & Surplus
Reserves & Surplus as on March 31, 2026, stood at137,311 MINR, as compared to 124,459 MINR in PY. Theincrease is on account of profit after tax earned during2025-26, after payment of final dividend for 2024-25.
(iii) Other Reserves
Other Reserves comprise fair value of equityinvestments valued in line with Ind AS-109. The balanceof other reserves as of March 31, 2026, is at 10,861MINR.
(iv) Total Equity
The total Shareholders' funds increased to 148,467MINR as on March 31, 2026, from 138,177 MINR as onMarch 31, 2025, contributed by increase in retainedearnings for the year.
(v) Property, Plant and Equipment (viz. Fixed assets)
Gross Block of fixed assets (including Capital Work-In-Progress) as on March 31, 2026, was 46,588 MINRcompared to 44,347 MINR as on March 31,2025.
The Company added fixed assets worth 4,101 MINRduring the year 2025-26, mainly in plant & machineryfor new products, upgradation/capacity expansion &replacements of old machines.
(vi) Financial Investments
The total financial investments (Current & Non-Current)as on March 31, 2026, was 79,813 MINR as against71,246 MINR as on March 31, 2025. The net operatingprofit earned during the year after meeting capex andworking capital requirements is invested in liquidmutual funds.
Working capital:
(i) Inventories
Inventories as on March 31, 2026, were at 21,242 MINR ascompared to 19,423 MINR as on March 31, 2025. Betterinventory management & inventory control measures haveimproved the average inventory coverage days from 39 daysin PY to 37 days in 2025-26.
(ii) Trade receivables
Trade receivables on March 31,2026, stood at 27,727 MINR asagainst 23,650 MINR as on March 31,2025. The increase is inline with increased revenue in 2025-26.
(iii) Trade Payables
Trade payables on March 31, 2026, stood at 34,345 MINR asagainst 29,553 MINR as on March 31, 2025. Coverage daysimproved from 56 in 2024-25 to 58 days in 2025-26.
(iv) Cash and Bank balances
The total cash and bank balances as on March 31, 2026, was4,025 MINR (including cash and cash equivalent of 3,963MINR), compared to 5,077 MINR (including cash and cashequivalent of 3,528 MINR) as on March 31,2025.
Key Ratios:
Ratios
Average Inventory days (Avg. inventory /Total revenue per day)
37
39
Average Trade Receivables days(Avg. receivables / Total revenue per day)
47
46
Average Trade Payables days
(Avg. payables / Total revenue per day)
58
56
Current Ratio
(Current assets / Current liabilities)
1.96
1.92
Working Capital days (Current Assets-Current liabilities / Total revenue per day)
115
106
Operating Profit Margin % (Earnings beforeinterest & taxes / Total revenue)
11.3 %
10.7 %
Profit after Tax (PAT)* %(PAT / Total revenue)
11.4 %
11.1 %
Return On Capital Employed (ROCE)* %(PBT / Capital employed)
20.7 %
19.7 %
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIALRELATIONS
Bosch Limited in India is operating in a phase of significant businesstransformation. While there are global headwinds, Bosch Indiaremains on a strong growth trajectory, with ambitions to achievemultifold growth over the coming years. The organization continuesto benefit from its strong legacy in automotive, engineering, andmanufacturing, complemented by a deep and trusted customerconnect. To sustain and accelerate this growth ambition, BoschIndia must adapt rapidly to a changing external environment.Market expectations are shifting towards affordable quality andfaster innovation. Growth in electric vehicles, software-definedmobility, connected systems, and smart manufacturing isfundamentally reshaping the business landscape. To enablethis transition at Bosch India, we are driving a delicate balancebetween sustaining the current core business capabilities at oneend while simultaneously investing in future-ready technologiesand capabilities to build the growth engine for future.
We at Bosch India is rethinking our workforce model. Whileexisting talent structures are strong in certain domains, we areprogressively building complementing capabilities in embeddedsoftware, artificial intelligence, analytics, mechatronics, and digitalproduct development. At the same time, faster time-to-marketand increased localization are critical to positioning India as acost-effective innovation engine. Accordingly, the people strategynow is prioritizing workforce transformation through reskilling,upskilling, and sustained capability building. Through a focused
strategic workforce planning we are going beyond traditionalheadcount management towards focus on role criticality,demand forecasting, productivity optimization, and flexibletalent deployment. We are developing future ready skills throughstructured capability academies, role-based learning journeys,internal expert-led development, and measurable readiness forfuture-critical roles.
a) In addition, portfolio evolution, supply chain uncertainty, andglobal volatility require Bosch India to strengthen internaltalent mobility, leadership resilience, and organizationaladaptability. Future leaders are further being equippedto manage ambiguity, balance cost with innovation, drivetransformation, and build talent across functions andbusinesses.
b) Overall our HR organization is focused on enabling thetransformation through strategic workforce planning, talentmanagement, leadership and succession development,internal career mobility, developing high-performanceculture, creating great employee experience and buildingBosch India as a Talent Magnet.
Strategic Workforce Planning
As Bosch India navigates the shift from traditional automotivestrengths toward electrification, hydrogen, hybrid vehicles, digitalmobility, smart manufacturing, cordless product expansion andmarketing excellence to drive business. Our workforce strategy isnow focused on building a talent pipeline to enable future businessneeds. We have focused our efforts in buying scarce, fast-movingdigital and electrification capabilities, build core engineeringand leadership skills for scale and succession, and borrowregulation-led or adjacent capabilities for flexibility from our globalnetwork. Based on the analyses, largest increments are needed inmanufacturing, sales, and R&D. Hence, we have made proactiveplans to invest ahead of the curve by prioritizing critical capabilityrequirements for a future-ready workforce.
Succession Planning and Career Mobility
At Bosch, succession planning and career mobility are connectedlevers to build a strong and future-ready talent pipeline. Oursuccession planning approach is becoming more focusedand strategic, with clear attention on future-critical roles andcapabilities. By identifying key positions and assessing ready andnear-ready talent, we are building a stronger leadership pipelinefor the future. For senior roles, we are ensuring that multiplesuccessors are identified. Today we have close to 80 % successorcoverage across critical positions. In areas where specializedcapabilities are still emerging, we are also building an externaltalent pipeline to complement internal readiness.
At Bosch Limited we have orchestrated a very enabling internalmarket place where more than 180 talents have moved across rolesboth within and across businesses. This in-turn created promisingcareer opportunities for associates and facilitated exposure at anenterprise level beyond their respective functions.
Bosch launched Short-Term Exchange Program (STEP) which isfurther supporting mobility by enabling associates to explore newroles, teams, and business units through structured short-termassignments and immersive learning experiences.
We currently have approximately 50 outbound and around 20expatriates (XPATs) working with us through both short-term andlong-term international assignments. These opportunities enable
employees to gain valuable cross-cultural exposure, broaden theirglobal perspective, and enrich their professional developmentacross geographies.
To make career growth more visible and structured, Bosch hasalso implemented a Job Architecture Program with clear jobdescriptions and a consistent role framework aligned to businessneeds. This has improved role clarity, strengthened workforceplanning, and created better visibility into career pathways. This isimplemented across businesses covering 84 % of total headcount.Bosch is also leveraging AI by launching career lattice to makecareer growth more personalized and future-focused, to matchemployees' skills with potential emerging roles for developmentopportunities. This is helping create a more transparent, agile,and future-ready internal talent marketplace that supports growth,reskilling, and retention.
Building High-Performance Culture
At Bosch, we recognize that incremental shifts will not be enough tosupport our future ambitions. Bosch India is therefore consciouslyevolving into a more dynamic and performance-oriented enterprise.While process discipline remains one of our core strengths, it mustnow be complemented by faster innovation, quicker decision¬making, and greater speed in the market. In line with this shift,our performance management approach is becoming sharper andmore continuous, with stronger emphasis on goal clarity, regularfeedback, capability building, and timely recognition.
A high-performance culture at Bosch is being anchored in strongeraccountability, recognition of strong performers, encouragementof calculated risk-taking, and appropriate consequencemanagement for consistently suboptimal performance. We aremoving toward more meaningful performance differentiationto reinforce meritocracy and ownership. To support this, wehave strengthened leadership calibration through the 9-boxmethodology for performance and potential assessment, clarifiedrole-based expectations, and introduced clearer consequencemanagement practices to ensure differentiation is credible, fair,and well accepted.
Bosch follows a structured rating framework for performancedifferentiation. Employees in the lower performance band areplaced on focused improvement plans with tailored developmentsupport and close performance monitoring. Those in the higherperformance band are recognized as future talent and aresupported through customized development journeys, includingstrategic and global project exposure, along with differentiatedrewards aligned to their contribution and potential.
Bosch as a Talent Magnet
At Bosch talent acquisition and attraction now encompasses 4strategic levers of business enablement. This includes futureproofing for leadership and niche roles through strategic hiring fromthe lateral market, breaking gender narratives in manufacturingthereby facilitating inclusive talent hiring, creating an ecosystem ofearly careers to negate the twin challenge of dwindling non circuitbranches of engineering in academia and blurring lines in marketplace where similar talent is targeted by manufacturing and alsodivergent industries.
For entry level roles we have increased our early career absorptionof talent by almost 8 times over the last few years. In the last financialyear more than 25 % of external hires were women associates. Ourefforts in both acquiring and attracting talent has been recognizedthrough prestigious industry forums such as “People matters” andEconomic times”, “Gold in Employer Branding, Silver in Excellencein Talent Acquisition" through multiple awards for excellence.
Leadership Capability Building and Learning Architecture
At Bosch, leadership development and learning are beingshaped as integrated enablers of business performance andlong-term organizational growth. The Leadership Enablementand Development Framework is a focused intervention designedto build a future-ready leadership bench by strengthening thecapabilities of leaders who play a critical role in driving businessperformance and transformation. We are building future leadersthrough self-assessments, one-on-one coaching, and customizeddevelopment programs. The are enabling the with qualities likeone-level-up thinking, customer centricity, radical collaborationand bold decision-making with accountability.
This leadership agenda is closely linked to Bosch's broaderLearning & Competence strategy, which leverages strong in-houseexpertise to continuously strengthen capabilities that supportand expand the core business. At Bosch Technical Centre India,learning is viewed as an ongoing journey aligned with businesspriorities and industry transformation. As mobility evolves throughelectrification, connectivity, and digitalization, Bosch's learningstrategy is evolving in parallel to equip associates with the skills,mindset, and adaptability needed to lead change.
A key enabler in this journey is the Bosch Learning Campus(BLC), a state-of-the-art learning ecosystem that offers immersiveand future-ready learning experiences. Together, leadershipenablement and continuous learning form a critical pillar in buildinga resilient, high-performing, and future-ready organization.
Overall, training delivery is as follows:
As Bosch progresses towards its ambitious growth goals, our talent philosophy is consciously focused on fostering a culture of highperformance and strategically rewarding the exceptional individuals who drive our success. We have designed a Total Rewards frameworkthat is competitive and fundamentally anchored in the principles of transparency, equity and fairness. By consistently benchmarking ourcompensation and benefits against the foremost organizations in our industry, we ensure our offerings are tuned towards retaining andattracting the best and brightest talent.
Valuable insights gathered from our associates have beeninstrumental in shaping our approach. In response to associatefeedback, we have developed a customised TRS (Total RewardsStatement) that articulates our comprehensive EmployerValue Proposition. This resource provides our associates withtransparent, on-demand access to information on a wide array oftopics, including individual compensation structures, best-in-classbenefits, work-life balance initiatives and extensive learning anddevelopment programs. We encourage cross function movementsand have great programs which provide multiple developmentopportunities through career related mobility for associates. Wealso consciously strive towards living the culture of recognition inBosch and have programs directed towards increasing associateparticipation and focussed team collaboration and appreciationas a critical pillar for business success. Bosch has benchmarkedindustry practices and implemented salary increments that arehigher than the market average, with the objective of retaining toptalent and ensuring competitive, market-aligned pay across theorganization.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
At Bosch, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is embedded as astrategic driver of sustainable growth, innovation, and employeeengagement rather than a standalone initiative. The approach isgrounded in four core principles: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, andBelonging. This is operationalized through four pillars: genderdiversity, generational diversity, international diversity, andinclusion of people with diverse physical and mental abilities.Together, these create equitable access to opportunities,strengthen culture, and build a future-ready workforce.
A key enabler of DEI is Bosch's Career Progression Program forwomen, offering structured development across career stagesfrom early-career clarity with the program “In it to win it” toexecutive readiness with “Flying lessons” including a dedicatedprogram for women in shopfloor roles. These interventions
combine diagnostics, mentoring, leadership development, andcapability building to strengthen the leadership pipeline.
We have improved our gender diversity from 11 % to 14 %,supported by inclusive hiring, focused retention, and targetedcareer development.
Gender diversity is not limited to white collar associates. We areproud to say that we have made significant progress in hiringwomen associates at the shopfloor. Our Chennai power tools plantoperates with more than 80 % women associates at the shopfloorand Gangaikondan plant with 70 % women at the shopfloor,delivering world class products and performance metrics. Boschsupports associates with a two-shift day care facility to help earlymothers continue their careers with confidence. We also conducthome visits for shopfloor associates to offer care and emotionalsupport during both difficult and important life moments. Inthe event of the loss of an immediate family member, financialassistance of '15,000 is provided under the bereavement policy,the amount is credited within 48 hours in the associates bankaccount.
International Women's Day 2026 further advanced inclusionthrough leadership advocacy, expert perspectives, employee-leddialogue, and supportive policies. Bosch's efforts have beenexternally recognized through prestigious awards “EconomicTimes HR Capital Award in the category of Most InspiringWorkplace for Women - Gold”, validating its disciplined executionand commitment to an inclusive workplace.
b) Industrial Relations / Employee Relations:
Employee Relations: Advancing Workplace Relations
The strategic intent of Employee Relations (ER) is to establish aresilient, compliant, and people-centric ecosystem that enablesorganizational compliance, strengthens governance, andensures business continuity. This is achieved through fourkey strategic interventions - Assessment, Engagement, ConflictResolution and Capability Building.
Preparedness for Labour Code Implementation
A comprehensive Labour Code Playbookwas developed and released in August2025, ahead of the regulatory rollouton November 21, 2025, to support aplanned and consistent transition. Giventhe significance of the Labour Codes inreshaping India’s regulatory framework,the playbook serves as a practicalreference to guide implementation. It
outlines applicability, provides interpretative clarity, and defineskey requirements, enabling a consistent approach across Boschlocations. To support adoption, structured discussions andtraining sessions were conducted for key stakeholders, includingHR, business leaders, and operational teams. These interventionswere aimed at building awareness, strengthening understanding ofregulatory provisions, and enabling their application in day-to-dayoperations. This approach has strengthened compliance readiness,improved governance practices, and supported more consistentdecision-making. In parallel, Labour Code awareness sessions andworkshops were conducted under Bosch ER Academy to educatethe stakeholders for smooth implementation of the changes. Theseefforts have supported a structured transition towards LabourCode compliance, while positioning Employee Relations as animportant contributor to a stable and compliant work environment.
Bosch ER Academy
Bosch progressed its capability-building journey underthe Bosch ERA framework with the launch of a Web-BasedTraining (WBT) Module - Essentials of Employee Relations
at the ER Conference held on March 26, 2026. The moduleprovides a structured understanding of the evolution of work
and employment relationships, covering key aspects such asindustrial relations fundamentals, employment frameworks, andworkforce representation, thereby enabling consistent learningat scale.
Building on existing ERA modules covering grievance management,disciplinary process, contract labour management, and conflictresolution, additional focused training sessions on “Dealing withCollectives (Unions)” and “Demystifying Labour Codes” wereintroduced. These interventions were designed to strengthenleadership capability in managing workforce dynamics andnavigating regulatory changes, with emphasis on practicalapplication through case-based discussions and role-basedlearning. These initiatives were rolled out across key stakeholdergroups, covering 531 participants, and have contributed toimproved readiness and a more consistent approach to employeerelations across the organization.
In another ER conference held at Nashik Plant under the theme“AccelERating Growth”, further reinforced the role of ER asa strategic enabler of business performance. The conferencebrought together ER and HR leaders to align on priorities focusedon organizational agility, workforce stability, and productivity, whileenabling cross-location learning through the AccelERate showcaseof practical, growth-oriented initiatives.
Bosch has also institutionalized the Employee Relations Quick Check (ERQC) as a structured assessment frameworkto evaluate the effectiveness and maturity of ER practices across locations. Conducted inter-plant by trained internalassessors, the framework covers 17 key ER processes, including long-term wage settlement, performance management,grievance handling, litigation management, and contract labour management. The ERQC adopts a process-driven approach,moving beyond ad hoc practices to enable systematic evaluation. Designed as a developmental tool rather than an auditmechanism, it focuses on identifying potential risks and improvement areas at an early stage. By emphasizing preventiveaction, it supports timely interventions and reduces the likelihood of escalations.
By assessing both process adherence and on-ground effectiveness, the framework extends beyond statutory compliance to evaluate overallER hygiene and consistency. This has supported stronger risk management, improved process discipline, and greater alignment in IR & ERpractices across locations.
HR Digitalization
Bosch has strengthened compliance and governance through the deployment of integrated digital platforms for managing contract employeesand statutory compliance. The Contract Employees Management System (CEMS), implemented through the BeeForce tool, enables end-to-end management of contract employees with in-built controls aligned to internal policies and statutory provisions. It provides real-timevisibility into workforce deployment, standardized onboarding and offboarding processes, and automated alerts on key parameters such as
contract validity, license limits, and work-hour thresholds, therebysupporting improved oversight and risk management.
Vendor Compliance Management System run on SimplianceEnabled Audit Logic (SEAL) tool and Establishment ComplianceManagement System run on Simpliance Regulatory Module(REMO) tool, provide a centralized platform for vendor complianceand establishment compliance respectively. These platformsenable timely submission, tracking, and closure of statutoryrequirements, supported by compliance scoring and audit trails.This has enhanced transparency, accountability, and auditreadiness across locations while reducing manual dependencies.Collectively, these initiatives have strengthened the organization'sability to manage compliance in a structured and consistentmanner, while improving visibility and control across ER processes.Taken together, these efforts reflect a shift towards a morestructured, capability-led, and forward-looking EmployeeRelations function - one that not only ensures compliance, but alsocontributes to organizational stability, workforce confidence, andsustained business continuity.
Bosch's continued focus on strengthening Employee Relationspractices has been recognized at leading industry platforms. Atthe SICCI National Employee Relations Conference & Awards2025 held in Chennai, Bosch was conferred the National Awardfor “Organization with Proactive ER Practices” in the Large-ScaleIndustry category. Building on this momentum, Bosch was alsohonored at the “11th Edition HR Tech Summit & Awards 2026”conducted by UBS Forum, under the category of “Most InnovativeHR Tech Award”. These recognitions serve as strong testimony tothe progress made in strengthening the ER and IR landscape atBosch.
Health and wellness
In 2025, Bosch India strengthened its “We Care” commitmentby taking a more holistic approach to employee health andwellbeing, recognizing that a resilient workforce is essential tolong-term business success. The organization enhanced accessto quality healthcare by standardizing Health & Wellness Centersand Occupational Health Centers across locations. This initiativeis enabled through a strategic partnership with an externalvendor that has a strong presence across the country. Bosch alsoadvanced its digital healthcare journey through the successfulrollout of Electronic Health Records (EHR), enabling seamless andsecure access to health information and continuity of care.
To ensure comprehensive support, Bosch continued to providerobust medical protection through health insurance and the BoschHospitalization Scheme (BHS), while also expanding emotionalwellbeing support through platforms such as Wysa, face-to-facecounseling, and Emotional Resilience Workshops for managers.These initiatives helped foster psychologically safe workplaces andimprove both individual wellbeing and productivity.
Bosch also focused strongly on health awareness and preventivecare through high-engagement initiatives such as Run BoschRun 2025, the No Sugar Challenge 2.0, Executive Health Checks,and the Health Index Program. Together, these efforts have hada measurable impact, including an 18.8 % improvement in theHealth Index, reflecting a meaningful reduction in health risksand reinforcing Bosch's commitment to a healthier, future-readyworkforce.
HR as a Strategic Business Partner
HR at Bosch is closely aligned with evolving business prioritiesand plays an important role in enabling transformation. Whilewe continue to deliver error-free and digitally enabled services toour associates, our focus is increasingly on becoming a strategicpartner that actively contributes to business performance,workforce transformation, and capability development.
Bosch Limited is widely recognized as a Great Place to Work, andour internal employee engagement survey, Bosch Pulse Check,further reflects Bosch's strong position as an employer of choice.With low single-digit attrition, significantly below the industryaverage, Bosch continues to demonstrate strong employeecommitment and organizational stability, which directly supportssustainable business growth.
In addition, Bosch has been recognized among the Top 20Manufacturing Organizations in India, further strengtheningits position as a leading employer in the sector. Our people andtalent practices have also received external recognition throughprestigious platforms such as AIMA’s 51st National Competitionfor Young Managers - Winners 2025, the Best Young ManagerAward 2025, the People Matters Infini-T Awards 2025,and the 5th Edition of The Economic Times Human CapitalAwards 2026, where Bosch received the Bronze Award forTalent Acquisition. These recognitions reflect Bosch's continuedcommitment to building a high-performing, future-ready, andwidely respected workforce.
INTERNAL AUDIT AND INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has an Internal Audit function. The Internal Auditdepartment provides an appropriate level of assurance on thedesign and effectiveness of internal controls, its compliance withoperating systems and policies of the Company at all locations.Based on the internal audit report, process owners undertakecorrective actions in their respective areas and thereby strengthenthe controls. Significant audit observations and correctivemeasures thereon are presented to the Audit Committee.
The Company has an effective and reliable internal financial controlsystem commensurate with the nature of its business, size, andcomplexity of its operations. The internal financial control systemprovides for well- documented policies and procedures that arealigned with Bosch global standards and processes, adhere tolocal statutory requirements for orderly and efficient conductof business, safeguarding of assets, detection and prevention offrauds and errors, adequacy and completeness of accountingrecords and timely preparation of reliable financial information.This also identifies opportunities for improvement and ensuresthat good practices are imbibed in the processes that develop andstrengthen the internal financial control system and enhances thereliability of the Company's financial statements.
The Audit Committee reviews the internal audit plan, adequacyand effectiveness of the internal control system, significant auditobservations and monitors the sustainability of remedial measures.It also reviews functioning of the Whistle Blower mechanism andreviews the action taken on the cases reported.
The efficacy of the internal checks and control systems is validatedby self-audits and verified by internal as well as statutory auditors.
OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS
The fiscal year 2025-26 unfolded against a backdrop of geopoliticaltensions, an uncertain global trade environment, volatility infinancial markets, and fluctuations in international commodityprices. Despite these external pressures, the Indian economyremained resilient, supported by strong domestic demand,sustained investment activity, and a benign inflation environment.The Reserve Bank of India continued to note that, even as globalheadwinds persisted, domestic macroeconomic conditionsremained broadly supportive of growth.
India’s growth momentum strengthened during the year. UnderMoSPI's new national accounts series with 2022-23 as the baseyear, real GDP growth for 2025-26 is estimated at 7.6 %, comparedwith 7.1 % in 2024-25, while real GVA is estimated to grow by 7.7%. Growth remained broad-based, with manufacturing recordingdouble-digit growth, trade, hotels, transport, communication andrelated services expanding at 10.1 %, financial, real estate, IT andprofessional services and public administration, defence andother services combined growing at 9.9 %, and construction at 7.1%. Agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing is estimated to growby 2.4 %, indicating a positive though more moderate contributionrelative to industry and services.
Inflation remained firmly under control for much of the year,allowing monetary policy to turn more supportive. Headline CPIinflation fell to 0.25 % in October 2025, the lowest reading in thecurrent CPI series, and stood at 3.21 % in February 2026. Overthe course of 2025-26, the RBI reduced the policy repo rate by acumulative 125 basis points, from 6.50 % at the start of the fiscalyear to 5.25 % by December 2025 and retained it at that level inFebruary 2026. In its February 2026 policy resolution, the RBIprojected 2025-26 CPI inflation at 2.1 %, underscoring the extentof disinflation achieved during the year.
India's private sector ended 2025-26 in expansionary territory,although momentum moderated toward year-end. According tothe HSBC Flash India PMI, the Composite Output Index easedfrom 58.9 in February 2026 to 56.5 in March 2026, while theManufacturing PMI softened from 56.9 to 53.8. Even so, bothindicators remained comfortably above the neutral 50 mark,signalling continued expansion in business activity. The surveyalso indicated that export orders rose at the fastest pace in theseries history, helping offset softer domestic demand.
India's automobile sector achieved record-breaking annual salesacross all key segments in 2025-26, driven by improved affordabilityand stronger consumer confidence following GST 2.0 reforms,successive repo rate reductions, and revised income tax structures.Data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)indicates that passenger vehicle sales increased by 7.9 % to 4.64million units. Commercial vehicle volumes rose by 12.6 % to 1.08million units, while three-wheeler sales grew 12.8 % to 0.84 millionunits. Two-wheeler sales also saw robust growth, expanding 10.7% to reach 21.71 million units. Additionally, total vehicle exportsclimbed 24 % to 6.65 million units, reinforcing India's position as akey global hub for automotive manufacturing and exports.
Overall, 2025-26 reaffirmed the resilience of the Indian economy:growth remained strong, inflation eased materially, monetarypolicy turned more supportive, and core industrial sectors suchas automobiles continued to post healthy gains, even as externaluncertainties required continued vigilance.
Amid this evolving landscape, we remain focused on drivinginnovation, operational agility, and excellence. We continue toinvest in advanced technologies, automation, and sustainablemanufacturing while expanding into electric mobility and alternativefuels in line with India's green transition. Backed by strong R&D,strategic partnerships, and a customer-centric approach, we arewell-positioned to anticipate change and deliver future-readysolutions, as we strive to lead transformation and contribute toIndia's emergence as a global automotive powerhouse.
RISKS AND CONCERNSRisk overview
Following are the top risks and corresponding mitigation measuresreviewed by the Risk Management Committee.
1. IT infrastructure, cyber security and data protection
Risk:
The interconnected nature of business processes in thedigital environment is increasing the risk of cyber threatspotentially disrupting business operations and leakage ofsensitive information causing financial losses or reputationaldamage.
Mitigating measures:
The organization ensures safe handling of the Company'ssensitive data, including information related to associatesas well as that of our business partners by implementingappropriate process controls as well as adequate protectionin business processes. These efforts are complimentedby detailed internal guidelines, rules of conduct, extensiveperiodical training, continuous monitoring as well as variousinternal and external assessments.
Data Protection Management System (DPMS), InformationSecurity Management System (ISMS) and Cyber SecurityManagement System (CSMS) stakeholder groups worktogether to monitor and mitigate associated risks.
2. Market dynamics
The market share of company is influenced by changingconsumer behavior, high dependencies on customers,competitive business environment and change in productportfolios. New entrants are positioning themselves in non¬mobility business through low-cost solutions.
Mitigating Measures:
The Company is applying design to cost principles andimplementing operational efficiency improvement initiativesto increase cost competitiveness. The Company is alsoleveraging digital ecosystem to expand market presence fornew innovative products.
3. Supply chain
Our business efficiency depends on timely availability of rawmaterial and efficient distribution systems. Supply chainbottlenecks caused by geo-political developments namelytariff, shipment restrictions on rare earth material and othercritical parts as well as shortage of electronic components.Mitigating measures:
The Company is actively exploring other sourcing options aswell as working on projects to reduce import dependencythrough localization. Whenever there is a need, bothglobal and regional task forces have taken appropriate riskmitigating measures to meet the customer demands. Theactions include close collaboration with logistics serviceproviders.
4. Financial
Unfavorable macro-economic environment, such as tariffthreat, geopolitical tensions, currency devaluation andnegative impact on investor sentiment could lead to a globalslowdown, market recession as well may affect economicstability.
The forex monitoring is performed on daily basis andhedging is carried out as per defined internal guidelines. TheCompany aims to reduce foreign exchange risks by hedgingits net exposures and constantly monitoring the risks.Further, the investment portfolio predominantly consists offixed deposits in highly rated major banks and mutual fundswith necessary continuous monitoring as well as controls toavoid any major risks.
5. Order fulfillment
The possible risks of production stoppage due to capacityconstraints, regulatory non-compliance in value chain andquick change in customer demand could lead to nonfulfillmentof customer orders.
Building strong supplier relationships through collaborativepartnerships and long-term contracts as well as closecoordination with customers, thereby closely monitoringthe supply v/s demand situation to maximize the orderfulfillment. Further, various assessments and checks areperformed in the organization by different functions ensuringstrict compliance in the entire value chain.
OUTLOOK
The Indian automotive industry exited 2025-26 on a strong footingcompared to 2024-25, with overall vehicle production (excludingtwo-wheelers) rising 14 % YoY. Growth was supported by favorablepolicy and macroeconomic factors, including GST rationalization,multiple repo rate cuts by the RBI, and income tax relief measures,which improved affordability and strengthened consumersentiment. While the year began on a modest note, the industrygained momentum & closed FY26 on a high note.
Passenger vehicle production grew 10 % YoY in FY26, surpassingFY25 peak. Demand picked up sharply post-September 2025,supported by GST benefits, continued strength in SUV demand andimproved consumer sentiment. Inventory levels also normalizedto ~28 days (from ~52 days in March '25), reflecting one of thehealthiest channel positions in recent years.
CV segment recorded 13 % YOY. HCV segment registered stronggrowth of 16 % YoY, returning to its FY19 peak. LCV segment grew 11% YoY, surpassing its FY24 peak. Growth was driven by sustainedinfrastructure spending, and festive-led demand supportingfreight and last-mile connectivity. Additionally, GST-led benefitsand repo rate cuts improved affordability, unlocking deferred andreplacement demand.
The two-wheeler segment grew 11 % YoY, surpassing its 2019peak, driven by a favorable monsoon, higher agricultural output,and improved rural cash flows. GST benefits and income tax reliefsupported disposable incomes, while strong festive and wedding-led demand, particularly in H2 FY26, further accelerated growth.
The three-wheeler segment grew strongly by 25 % YoY in FY26,surpassing its FY19 peak, driven by growth in passenger mobilityand rising last-mile connectivity demand. Growth was furthersupported by rapid adoption of electric three-wheelers, aided bylower operating costs, and GST benefits.
The tractor segment was a standout performer, registering 22 %YoY growth and surpassing its 2023 peak. Above-normal monsoonconditions supported strong Kharif output and improved Rabiprospects, boosting farm sentiment and tractor demand. Healthyreservoir levels further aided farm productivity, while higher MSPs,improved rural liquidity, GST-led support, and strong replacementdemand sustained volume growth.
MANUFACTURING AND OTHER FACILITIESBidadi (Karnataka)-BidP1. Introduction:
The Bidadi Manufacturing Plant (BidP) of Bosch Limited,located in Ramanagara district near Bengaluru, is acornerstone of the Company’s Power Solutions business,serving both domestic and global markets. Spread across98 acres, the plant combines a rich legacy—ranging from the99-year-old A-Pump and 125-year-old Glow Plug used in diesel4 wheelers to advanced technologies such as Lambda sensorused in 2 wheelers and NOx sensors. It features a diversifiedproduct portfolio catering to two major business units: DieselComponents and Sensor Business.
BidP has evolved into a future-ready, smart manufacturinghub, driving excellence in sustainability, safety, digitalization,and operational efficiency. The plant plays a pivotal role inenabling business growth through successful new productlaunches and high-volume production ramp-ups.
2. Operational Excellence: A Landmark Year of Growth
In 2025, BidP demonstrated exceptional operationalresilience, delivering strong results across all keyperformance indicators and solidifying its position within theBosch network:
• Division Leadership: BidP remained the highestturnover contributor within the Power Solutions India(PSIN) division
• Key Project Milestones: A major highlight of the yearwas the successful launch of the NOx sensor line inMay 2025, alongside a threefold ramp-up of LSFmPIvolumes, significantly strengthening our manufacturingperformance and topline growth
• Market Resilience: Sustained demand across multiplesegments drove high capacity utilization and consistentvear-on-vear growth
Foundations of Performance: The plant’s success wasdriven by disciplined processes and a high-performanceculture:
• Cost excellence: Focused initiatives on valueaddition and material cost optimization enabled us toachieve business targets, while inventory optimizationimproved free cash flow
• Cost Competitiveness & Supply chain resilience:
Localization initiatives enhanced cost competitivenessand reinforced our supply chain against global volatility
• Digital Transformation: Accelerated Industry 4.0adoption, including AI-enabled systems and connectedlogistics, improved productivity and transparencyacross the shop floor
• Sustainability: A strong emphasis on resourceefficiency-including the development of a leak-freecampus through digital monitoring-supported ourcommitment to carbon-neutral manufacturing
• Labor Relations: Stable industrial relations, supportedby performance-linked long-term settlements, ensuredworkforce engagement and operational continuity
To build upon the momentum of 2025, the plant reached adefining strategic milestone in December 2025 with thelaunch of “BidP Vision 2028: Ignite Growth ThroughReliable Performance.” This launch marks the beginning ofa new journey, aimed at transforming BidP into a powerhouseof innovation and operational resilience. The vision providesa clear roadmap to secure our future by diversifying ourportfolio and leveraging digitalization to remain a globalbenchmark for reliability.
BidP actively promotes diversity and inclusion througha structured approach that ensures equal opportunity,mutual respect, and zero tolerance for discrimination-reflected in recognitions such as Best Safe WomenWorker awards
Multiple initiatives under MBMP create an environmentof trust and openness, enabling employees toshare ideas, innovate, and contribute confidently toorganizational success
Our people remain central to our success. In 2025, BidPcontinued to foster an engaging and inclusive workenvironment:
• My BidP My Pride (MBMP): This flagship initiativefostered a strong sense of ownership and collaboration,reinforcing the belief that every individual contributionmatters through its slogan “Driving Excellence, Fueledby Passion”
Continuous evolution of labor models and peoplepractices is enabling the development of a skilled,agile, and future-ready workforce aligned with evolvingbusiness needs
• Strong Culture Driving Sustainable Performance
Backed by committed teams and a clear vision, BidP'sculture promotes teamwork, continuous improvement,and high engagement-ensuring safe operations,reliable quality, and sustained long-term growth.
4. Awards & Recognitions: Celebrating Excellence andImpact
The year 2025 marked a significant milestone in BidP'sjourney, with widespread recognition across nationalplatforms, industry bodies, customers, and within theBosch network-reinforcing its position as a benchmarkmanufacturing plant.
• At the national level, BidP demonstrated its strengthin continuous improvement and innovation throughoutstanding performances at the Confederation ofIndian Industry (CII) Kaizen competitions.
o At the 48th National CII Kaizen Awards, the plantsecured four prestigious recognitions, includingthe Jury Champion Award, Star ChampionAward, and multiple Star Challenger Awards,for impactful shopfloor innovations ranging frompoka-yoke implementations to breakthroughimprovements in quality and maintenanceefficiency. Further elevating this achievement,BidP earned a Platinum Award at the 51stCII National Kaizen Competition for OEEimprovement in A-Pump Assembly, showcasingexcellence in nroductivitv enhancement.
• The plant's commitment to safety and people excellencewas recognized through the Best Workmen Award ofKarnataka conferred by the Department of Factories,Boilers, Industrial Safety and Health, under the MegaIndustries category-reflecting BidP's strong focus onworkforce well-being and safe operations.
• Customer trust and partnership were furtherstrengthened through multiple prestigiousrecognitions, including Best Supplier Award fromTAFE, Best Delivery Award from Escorts Kubota, andacknowledgements from KOEL for digitalization andfuture-ready initiatives-highlighting BidP's consistentperformance in quality, delivery, and innovation.
• BidP's culture of grassroots innovation was also celebrated at the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), where multiple Gold Awardswere secured across Associate Quality Circles and Engineering Innovation categories, demonstrating the strength of employee-driven improvements and technology-led problem solving.
Common Rail Injectors (CRI) for Passenger Cars and CommercialVehicles, along with diesel injector nozzles serving a broad range ofmarket applications and addressing global customer requirements.
• In the domain of digital transformation, BidP receivednational-level recognition at CII platforms for MachineLearning and Al-driven quality solutions, as wellas at the SCALE National Awards for excellence indigital supply chain and logistics innovation-furtherreinforcing its leadership in Industry 4.0 adoption.
• Within the Bosch ecosystem, BidP’s excellence wasrecognized through two of the most prestigious internalaccolades-the Mobility BPS Award for Waste-Free Stable Flow, highlighting world-class lean
manufacturing practices, and the VCS.NXT ECO ChampionAward, recognizing impactful sustainability initiatives such as thedevelopment of a leak-free campus through digitalized resourcemonitoring.
With the successful execution of our 2025 targets and the officiallaunch of Vision 2028, BidP is perfectly positioned to navigate thecomplexities of the evolving market. We remain a reliable, agile, andpreferred manufacturing partner, ready to ignite the next phase ofour growth.
Nashik (Maharashtra)-NaPIntroduction - A Legacy with Purpose
The Bosch Nashik Plant (NaP), located in Maharashtra and spreadacross over 100 acres, was established in 1972 and is Bosch’ssecond manufacturing site in India. The plant manufactures
Operating in an environment characterized by rapid markettransitions, evolving diesel demand, and regulatory changes, NaPcontinued to respond with resilience, innovation, and disciplinedexecution. The plant’s actions remain aligned with Bosch’s visionto be the first choice for mobility products globally, guided bythe strategic pillars of Customer Success, People First, ValueChain Excellence, and Accelerated Growth.
1. Customer Success
During 2025-26, NaP delivered reliable and consistentexecution amid market volatility. The year reflected sustainedimprovement in manufacturing performance across the ValveSet, Body, and CRIN assembly lines, reflecting effectivecross-functional coordination and operational disciplineacross component and assembly operations.
Targeted localization initiatives, including raw materiallocalization, enhanced supply resilience in line with AtmaNirbhar Bharat strategy. In parallel, the institutionalizationof AI-driven Human Error Prevention strengthened quality,safety, and delivery reliability, supporting long-term customerpartnerships and confidence.
2. People First
NaP’s performance continued to be underpinned by a PeopleFirst philosophy, acknowledging that sustainable resultsare built on strong shop-floor ownership and leadershipcapability. Structured practices such as Toyota Kata andDaily Leadership Routines reinforced accountability,problem-solving capability, and engagement across levels.Focused capability development through Centers ofCompetence (CoCs) strengthened readiness for emergingtechnologies and evolving business requirements. NaP’sinclusive and employee-centric culture was externallyrecognized through the Diversity Maximiser Award, theGold Award at the CII National Competition, and the CIIAward for Excellence in Health and Wellness, reflectingits continued emphasis on a respectful, safe, and healthyworkplace.
3. Value Chain Excellence
The Bosch Production System (BPS) remained thefoundation of operations at NaP, enabling transparency,stability, and continuous improvement across the end-to-endvalue chain. The plant’s focus on structured, fact-basedproblem-solving was recognized through the Dorian ShaininRT5 Leadership Award.
EHS and sustainability remained integral to operations at theBosch Nashik Plant, supported by strong governance andconsistent execution. During the year, NaP received severalnational and global recognitions, including the CII Platinumand Gold Awards, GEEF Global EHS Company of theYear Award 2025, South Asia OSH India - HSE Teamof the Year, and the National Water Awards 2025.CSR initiatives in the Trimbak region focused on waterconservation, rejuvenation of water structures, afforestation,and community kitchen gardens, strengthening watersecurity and community resilience.
4. Accelerated Growth
Stable operational performance was maintained through disciplined execution, supported by consistent process stability. Ongoingdeployment of the TPM framework, together with focused capacity development, CRIN localization readiness, and digital initiatives,supported strengthening of core operations and future capability development. Productivity efforts continued through selectiveautomation, advanced machining solutions, and optical inspection systems, contributing to process consistency and quality assurance.These measures supported higher-skill operational roles and reduced reliance on manual activities, enabled through structuredcapability-building.
The plant also expanded its scope through manufacturing-as-a-service, strengthening flexibility and value contribution. Supported byempowered teams, resilient value chains, and customer-focused execution, NaP continued its progression toward becoming the BestExecution Plant within the Bosch manufacturing network.
About Bosch Jaipur Plant
Established in 1999, Jaipur Plant is a key manufacturing lead Plant inthe International Production Network for VE pumps and conventionalInjectors (Nozzle Holder Assembly) having applications mainly inLight and Heavy commercial vehicles and tractors. Building on themilestone of completing 25 years in 2024, 2025 had emerged as adefining year for Bosch Jaipur Plant (JaP), demonstrating resilience,growth and transformation. Guided by our vision UDAAN.NXT, JaPstrengthened its position as a preferred manufacturing and business
destination, delivering strong results across Safety, Quality, Cost,Delivery, Digitalization and People development.
The business delivered a strong performance through decisivecustomer acquisition, disciplined execution, and 100 % deliveryfulfillment, supported by a continued focus on operationalexcellence. Expansion with customers such as Daedong, TYM,and Kartar, alongside strengthened local OEM and aftermarketengagement, enabled the organization to exceed its TNS businessplan target by ~28 %. Customer recognitions from CNHi andGreaves reflect sustained progress toward the Zero Defectsambition, in line with the JaP House of Quality.
Digitalization remained a strong enabler of performance in2025, with the plant achieving a digital maturity level of 83%.Deployment of MES, AI-based vision systems, collaborativerobots (COBO), advanced data analytics significantly improvedproductivity, quality assurance, and operational robustness. Theinitiatives also received national recognition at platforms such as CIIDigiTech and other innovation forums, reflecting the plant's digitalleadership. Our Gen AI-based recommendation solution whichenabled accurate VE pump rework through intelligent guidance,removing reliance on highly skilled operators was recognized atBBM AI Day. This solution empowers semi-skilled operators,improves the process flow, accuracy, and batch dispatch lead time.JaP progressed to Level-2 BPS maturity, reflecting stableprocesses, standardized practices and deployment of BPS GO+across value streams.
Bosch JaP strengthened its societal impact through focused CSRinitiatives across environment, water, education, road safety. Keyefforts included sustained afforestation drives with CRPF andlocal Gram Panchayats, support to the Moondali Lake RejuvenationProject capturing ~1.5 Croresc liters of rainwater, and large-scaleroad safety education engaging teachers, youth, and communities,reaching 10,500+ beneficiaries. These initiatives, impacted over400,000 stakeholders. For our outstanding contribution to girl childeducation, with impactful initiatives benefiting 108 governmentschools, we were conferred by prestigious Bhamashah Awardfrom the Government of Rajasthan.
In 2025, JaP successfully conceptualized, hosted, and executedthe Value Chain Conference at Jaipur, reflecting strongownership and execution excellence, and was recognized for bestimplementation practices & Customer crown award. The plant wasfurther honored with four Quality awards at QCM 2025, reinforcingits sustained focus on excellence and continuous improvement
Safety & Sustainability remains central to JaP operations, markedby Zero Waste to Landfill, 4 months of zero freshwaterwithdrawal, zero accidents for over 1300 days, and asteady increase in renewable adoption, with green energy nowcontributing 28 % of total energy consumption, supportedby AI-based solar analytics. These efforts were recognized by CIINorthern Region, conferring JaP the Water Conservation andWaste Management Champion Award.
Nurturing People is a key strategic pillar under our visionUDAAN.NXT at Bosch Jaipur. We continue to strengthencompetencies through focused capability building, enable careergrowth across the organization, and actively promote diversity andinclusion. Employee engagement and well-being are reinforcedthrough a structured engagement calendar encompassing sports
initiatives, regular medical programs such as health check-ups andwalkathons. Open-door interactions with Plant Management
foster transparency and trust, while a leveled sports framework,including BCA and M&SS, promotes inclusive participation,teamwork, and a positive work environment.
To make JaP a preferred destination—“Destination JaP”—theplant continues to strengthen its strategic position within theIPN network. The strategic momentum is further reinforcedby the successful acquisition of new customers such asDaedong, TYM, and Kartar in 2025, highlighting JaP's enhancedcompetitiveness and customer trust. The Jaipur Plant is workingon consolidating the VE (Verteiler Einspritz ) Pump business inthe International Production Network (IPN) , collaborating withthe team from the Higashimatsuyama plant in Japan. The entireZexel design VE Pump manufacturing from Japan will be shifted toJaipur by End 2026, and preparations for future challenges includeexploring 3D printing technology for handling complex, varied, andsmall lot sizes. Competency building for metallic 3D printing isunderway, positioning the Jaipur Plant as the hub for 3D printingin the region.
Naganathapura (Karnataka)-NhP
The Naganathapura Plant produces Spark Plugs, a productproduced by the Bosch group for over a century and variouskinds of Automotive Filters. Productivity improvement projectswere implemented in addition to safety and quality improvementprograms. The plant made significant progress on its transformationjourney towards best performance. Digital Transformationcontinues to be a strategic focus area, and the Plant is movingtowards improving its digital footprint for Industry 4.0 with variousprojects like connecting the production lines and machines to acentral platform to calculate OEE and production daily on real timebasis. The plant invested in new laser welding process for preciousmetal spark plugs and received the machine for the same in 2025.In beginning of 2026 the plant achieved start of series productionof locally made Platinum electrode spark plugs which have longerproduct lifespan.
The Plant improved its operational excellence through structuredimplementation of Bosch Production System (BPS) in 2025resulting in a significant jump in the maturity assessment of thesame and for the first time, this was higher than that of the Leadplant of Spark Plugs in Germany.
Spark Plugs business received orders for the export market,thereby Naganathapura Plant is transforming itself from being a“Local for Local” to “Local for Global” Plant.
The new addition of locally made Platinum electrode spark plugssupports this transformation with increased export orders thatcould be received in 2026 and onwards.
The Plant has sustained Gender Diversity with > 25 % of the flexibleworkforce being women deployed in shopfloor in 2025 in all shifts,including night shift.
The Plant became a zero liquid discharge plant a few years agowith installation of an evaporator along with a boiler and therebyexceeds the requirements specified by the Karnataka StatePollution Control Board and has become a benchmark for thesame. It has been a Carbon Neutral plant since July 2020.Gangaikondan (Tamil Nadu)-GanP
The GanP plant is strategically located in the southern part ofIndia, approximately 40 km from Tuticorin Airport. The plant playsa pivotal role in serving the Power Solutions business segment,catering to both domestic and global markets.
With an impressive portfolio of 12 products, GanP supports awide range of technologies including ICE, EV, and Hydrogen (H2),supplying to leading OEM customers across the world.
During the year 2025-2026, the plant demonstrated significantgrowth across all key performance indicators—Safety, Quality, Cost,and Delivery—highlighting its strong foundation in operationalexcellence. This progress has been further reinforced through highlevels of people engagement and impactful CSR initiatives.
GanP stands out for its exceptional flexibility and diversity. As oneof the youngest plants in India, it is a women-driven organization,with 70 % of the shopfloor workforce comprising women, 25 % men,and 5 % differently-abled employees—making it a true benchmarkfor inclusive and future-ready manufacturing.
Sustainably & Safety:
The plant has achieved significant milestones in health, safety,and sustainability through structured initiatives and strongcompliance practices. A 100 % fire sprinkler system has beenimplemented, alongside 96 % BBS compliance and completion ofFMEA for MAE safety. The facility has been recognized with an EHSExcellence Award and maintained zero non-conformities in IMSexternal audits. Sustainability efforts include implementation of a1500 KL rainwater harvesting system, contributing to 22 % waterutilization and savings. The plant has also achieved 100 % greenenergy through wind and solar power and successfully completedplantation of 5,000 trees. These initiatives are supported by astrong safety and environmental culture, reflected in reducedincidents and achievement of near miss reporting targets.
Furthermore, continuous employee engagement programs, safetytrainings, and awareness campaigns have strengthened workforceparticipation in EHS practices. Proactive risk identification andcorrective actions have enhanced operational reliability andminimized potential hazards. The organization remains committedto continuous improvement, aligning its EHS and sustainabilitygoals with global best practices and regulatory requirements.Operational Excellence:
GanP is widely recognized for its strong operational excellenceculture. In recognition of this, the plant was honored with theprestigious Golden Award from NAMC, reinforcing its benchmarkperformance and continuous improvement mindset.
This year, GanP was also awarded as the Best VCS ImplementedPlant, demonstrating excellence not only internally but also throughmultiple external recognitions. Overall, Bosch received 38 internaland external awards from reputed bodies such as Confederation ofIndian Industry and key customers—further strengthening GanP'sposition as a high-performing plant within the network.
In 2025-26, GanP achieved its highest-ever turnover, marking asignificant business milestone. Continuing its focus on qualityexcellence, the plant inaugurated one of the best Quality LearningCentre for Maruti Suzuki India Limited, becoming the first MSILsupplier to establish such a facility-setting a new benchmark insupplier quality capability building.
The Bosch Production System has been a key driver instrengthening standards and operational excellence across theentire value chain-Source, Make, and Deliver. GanP continues tobe a frontrunner in adopting Industry 4.0 initiatives, seamlesslyintegrating BPS and digitalization to achieve next-level operationalperformance.
A strong culture of associate involvement is a major enabler atGanP. Every year, nearly 4,500 ideas are generated by blue-collarassociates, reflecting high engagement and ownership. Notably,one GanP associate secured the 2nd Runner-Up Award at theROIN level for the highest quality idea-showcasing the plant'sinnovation-driven mindset.
GanP has also demonstrated logistics excellence by leveragingrailway transportation and exploring the potential of the nearbyTuticorin seaport. These initiatives have not only optimized its ownlogistics cost but also supported other plants in reducing lead timeand overall logistics cost.
The plant has established a robust Rewards & Recognitionframework that acknowledges the exemplary contributions of bothBlue Collar (BC) and White Collar (WC) employees. This structuredapproach ensures that performance, innovation, and commitmentare consistently celebrated, reinforcing a culture of appreciationand excellence.
Through year-round engagement activities, GanP continues tostrengthen employee connect, enhance morale, and build a strongsense of belonging-resulting in a highly motivated and committedworkforce that contributes actively to the plant's success.
GanP is deeply committed to the continuous development of itsemployees, with a strong focus on building future-ready talent.The plant actively promotes internal job rotations IJR & STEP,enabling employees to gain cross-functional exposure and developcompetencies across various domains.
WINGS - Women Inspiring Growth & Success, a dedicateddevelopment platform aimed at empowering women employees.The program focuses on increasing diversity in managerialroles, including SLx levels, while also nurturing shopfloorwomen associates to progress into higher responsibilities.Through structured learning, mentoring, and career progressionopportunities, WINGS plays a pivotal role in shaping the nextgeneration of women leaders at GanP
GanP places strong emphasis on fostering a highly engaged andmotivated workforce through a holistic engagement frameworkbuilt on four key pillars-Festival Events, Sports & Other Activities,Wellbeing Initiatives, and Interaction Forums. These initiativesare designed and actively driven by dedicated cross-functionalcommittees such as Sports, CSR, Safety, Canteen, Fine Artsand Felicitation to create a vibrant, and collaborative workplaceculture, ensuring participation, ownership, and inclusivity acrossall levels of the organization.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu)-ChiP
Power Tools Manufacturing Plant, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
The Chennai Power Tools plant, spanning approximately 7,000 sq.mts at the SIPCOT Industrial Growth Center in Oragadam,Tamil Nadu, stands as a global manufacturing powerhouse.Driven by core strengths such as its India Engineering Center,a unique 100 % women workforce in shopfloor, a robust localsupplier base, and its strategic location, the facility reached ahistoric milestone of 15 million power tools in 2024. As the plantcelebrates over 10 years of operational excellence in Chennaisince its inauguration in 2015, it continues to be guided by thepurpose of PT India—"Bosch power tools in every artisan’shand." The Engineering Center has been pivotal in developingproducts for the "Local for Local" (L4L) market, stronglysupported by aggressive localization efforts exceeding 70 %. Tofurther boost operational efficiency, the plant is intensely focusedon component localization, productivity, and digitalizationacross all key business processes, while maintaining its status as acarbon-neutral leader.
As the plant's profile rises within the global network, its focus hasintensified on a "Local for Global" (L4G) strategy, leveraging itshigh competitiveness and the capability of its people to deliverworld-class products This is highlighted by the first-ever exportof Angle Grinders to the EU market in 2025, proving the plant'sability to meet the world's most stringent quality standards.Moving forward, the facility is positioned as the preferredmanufacturing location for corded segments in alignment withIndia's BIS regulations and with future exports expansion plan.This strategic importance is further cemented by the plant securingBIS certifications for Drills, Grinders, and Rotary Hammers
—marking an industry first in India for both the Grinders andRotary Hammers segments. To meet this surging demand, thefacility is rapidly moving towards another historic milestone of 20million power tools by H2.2026, solidifying its status as a future-proof hub for the local & international market.
Smart Campus Transformation:
Engineering Sustainability, Reliability, and the Future
Over the past year, we embarked on a comprehensivetransformation of our Smart Campus with a clear and deliberateobjective: to enhance energy efficiency, strengthen systemreliability, and align our infrastructure with long-term sustainabilitygoals. Rather than pursuing isolated upgrades, we adopted aholistic modernization approach—reimagining core utilities suchas cooling, power, and water to reduce operational costs, minimizeenvironmental impact, and future-proof our campus againstevolving regulatory and business demands.
This transformation reflects our belief that infrastructureexcellence is a strategic enabler—supporting innovation, employeewell-being, and responsible growth.
Advancing Energy-Efficient and Low-Carbon Cooling
A key milestone in our journey was the replacement of two 100TR chillers in our R&D building with next-generation systemsusing R1234ze refrigerant. This transition significantly improvesthe coefficient of performance while adopting a refrigerantwith a low Global Warming Potential (GWP). The outcome istwofold: substantial reduction in electrical energy consumptionand proactive alignment with future environmental regulations—ensuring long-term resilience of the facility.
To fully realize these gains, we complemented water-side efficiencywith air-side optimization. Fourteen Air Handling Units acrossEngine Test Laboratories were upgraded with EC and EC+ fantechnologies, enabling up to 50 % energy savings comparedto conventional systems. These upgrades deliver more thanefficiency—they improve acoustic comfort, enhance controllability,and ensure that energy benefits are translated directly intooccupied spaces.
Strengthening Water Sustainability and Campus Resilience
Water stewardship remains a cornerstone of our sustainabilitystrategy. During the year, we implemented a centralized drinkingwater treatment plant at the North Campus. This initiative ensuresconsistent water quality, centralized monitoring, and optimizedconsumption across facilities.
Investing in Employee Well-Being: Adugodi South Campus CentralKitchen
To support our growing campus population, we operationalizedthe Adugodi South Campus Central Kitchen, a world-class facilityspanning 5,290 square meters across three floors. The groundfloor hosts the kitchen, the first floor accommodates the diningarea, and the second floor integrates technical services.
The fully air-conditioned kitchen is equipped with electriccooking appliances and biogas systems, significantly reducingenvironmental impact. Key features include:
• State-of-the-art ventilation with exhaust hoods and integratedfire suppression systems
• Dedicated cold storage, change rooms, and structured foodstorage areas
• Real-time monitoring through Building Management Systems(BMS) and CCTV surveillance
This facility now serves over 10,000 associates daily, ensuringhigh standards of food quality, safety, and operational efficiency—while reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and employeewelfare.
Smart Office Renovation for Modern Workstyles
As part of our Smart Campus vision, we completed officerefurbishments at two buildings, covering approximately 1,800square meters. These spaces are now equipped with state-of-the-artinteriors, modern furniture, and advanced audio-visual systems—enabling collaborative, flexible, and technology-enabled workingenvironments aligned with evolving workplace expectations.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION(IT AND DT)
In our pursuit of enabling growth and competitiveness for Bosch inRegion India, we remain committed to empowering our businessesand functions with a digital edge, by enhancing human experiences,improving profitability, and making RBIN a #AI First EnterpriseWe remain steadfast in focusing and achieving our key goals viz.,
a. AI led business transformation,
b. Strengthening our Digital Core,
c. Modernizing our infrastructure and application architecture,
d. Optimizing total cost of ownership,
e. Enabling overall experiences covering employees, customersand partners
f. Creating an Intelligent Enterprise and
g. Ensuring compliance.
Our endeavor is well enabled by excellent collaboration internallywith our plants, functions and business GBs. Our partner eco¬system renders us with the agility and flexibility in handling theflow of our digitization requirements. We have also strengthenedour Delivery excellence to offer greater customer satisfaction andexperience of interacting with team BDO.
Our Key Goals and Achievements:
AI led business transformation
1. Creating business Impact through AI: We have madesignificant progress in establishing a structured AI ecosystemthrough the launch of VISM.ai (Value driven Innovation &Strategic Management of AI), creating a strong foundationfor AI-driven innovation and scaled adoption of AI acrossRBIN. Through focused AI initiatives, several high-impactuse cases have been identified, developed, and validated,demonstrating tangible business value.
In parallel, AI Awareness and Discovery workshops acrossplants and functions have enabled the identification of astrong pipeline of use cases, supporting scalable and impact-driven AI adoption.
2. Platform for Scalable and Responsible AI: We continueto focus on building a secure, scalable, and future-readyAI ecosystem by defining a comprehensive AI architecturealigned with enterprise standards. This includes thedevelopment of data, analytics, and AI platform layers,ensuring responsible and compliant use of AI technologies.
3. Creating AI first mindset: Driving AI adoption across theorganization requires a strong cultural foundation. We havetaken focused steps to build this mindset through initiativessuch as the AI Fluency program, aimed at enhancingawareness and practical understanding of AI acrossfunctions. In addition, platforms like BBM AI Day have playeda key role in fostering engagement, showcasing innovations,and encouraging collaboration across teams.
Strengthening our Digital Core
1. ERP Process Optimization: Our ERP process specialistteam has conducted process maturity assessments acrossall locations and process areas, reinforcing our sustainedfocus on process harmonization and optimization. Theseimprovements are vital in preparing the organization forembracing digitalization and operational excellence.
2. Focus on Data Quality: Ensuring clean, accurate, andaccessible data remains a key priority, forming the backboneof reliable insights and effective decision-making. Throughsustained efforts under the Ready to Drive (ContinuousStandardization and Improvements) initiative, we continueto drive data quality improvements and provide ongoingsupport to plant operations, enabling a stronger foundationfor data-driven excellence.
3. S/4 HANA Preparation: The processes of existing SAPR/3 and S/4 HANA templates were compared to identifythe gaps and preparation of IT business change requests isongoing to address the same. Additionally, processes whichneed changes to adopt for S/4 template are identified. Therollout of horizontal financial backbone system, which is aprerequisite for S/4 HANA is ongoing with planned Go-Live inOct-2027.
Optimizing Total Cost of Ownership
4. IT Cost Optimization: In our drive for cost optimization,we have maximized IT efficiency through asset usageenhancement, removal of unused software, assignmentof appropriate user licenses. This rationalization enablesresource allocation to strategic priorities, fosteringsustainable growth for stakeholders.
5. Application Lifecycle Management: With an eye
on scalability and simplicity, we undertook a majorrationalization of our digital landscape. Applications werestreamlined, and redundant systems were phased out,resulting in a more agile and cost-effective portfolio. Variousstate of the art applications for Leave Management, ContractEmployee Management System, Claims Management,Financial Management, and Board Management Suite wassuccessfully deployed, aiming to streamline processes andimprove efficiency. Across the organizational landscape,mobile applications have emerged as essential tools foroptimizing operations and boosting productivity.
Enabling overall experiences covering employees, customers
and partners
6. Customer & Employee Experience: We continue toadvance our digital journey by enhancing both customer andemployee experience through data-driven solutions. Focusedefforts were made to improve transparency, responsiveness,and decision-making support for customers via smarterdigital interfaces and strengthened data capabilities.
On the employee front, existing mobile applications weremodernized and enhanced driving greater engagement,seamless communication, and operational efficiency.
7. Customer-Centric Innovation: Advancing our commitmentto customer-centric innovation, we have established aplatform to provide seamless information exchange betweenBosch and its customers, strengthening our “zero distanceto customer” approach. By enhancing connectivity andtransparency, we are better equipped to address evolvingcustomer needs and ensure meaningful, data-drivenengagement.
8. Partner Experience: We continue to strengthen our externaldigital ecosystem by integrating intelligent solutions acrosskey partner touchpoints. These efforts support our broadervision of fostering a connected, collaborative, and digitallyempowered partner network to drive sustainable growth.
Creating an Intelligent Enterprise
9. Center of Excellence - Hyper Automation: The Centerof Excellence for Hyperautomation continues to drivesignificant value by accelerating automation adoption acrossour operations in India. This year, our focused approachhas enabled the successful delivery of multiple high-valueprojects with strong resource efficiency. Key achievementsinclude the stabilization of the Hyperautomation lifecycleorchestration platform and the addition of Copilot Studio,enhancing our automation capabilities. Initiatives such as"Ideathon” workshop and “Copy with Pride” continue tofoster innovation and enable scalable, impactful solutions.
10. Center of Excellence - Analytics: In today's data-richworld, Bosch India recognizes the immense potential of data
analytics to optimize operations and drive strategic decision¬making. To unlock this potential, we have established aCenter of Excellence (CoE) for Data Analytics. This initiativeaims to cultivate a robust analytics capability across all majorfunctional teams within the organization. Key Achievementsbeing:
a. Dashboards delivering business insights for 10+divisions and functions
b. Sustenance of community of practitioners (100+) withmultiple advanced analytics competency
We continue to explore and adopt next-generationtechnologies with a sharp focus on practical impact andscalability. Our GenAI initiatives have progressed from pilotphases to implementation, targeting areas such as salesenablement, customs classification, and R&D knowledgemanagement. These solutions help streamline operations,enhance decision-making and drive long-term efficiency byembedding intelligence into everyday processes.
Enabling Governance and Compliance
11. Access Management: Continued focus on strengtheningaccess governance has led to improved process adherenceand system integration. Key initiatives have enhancedcontrol, reduced manual interventions, and supportedsecure and streamlined user lifecycle management acrossthe organization. We have implemented 'Business RoleCatalogue' which has simplified the process of requestingauthorizations by the user department, thereby bringing intransparency and clarity in the authorization managementprocess.
12. Compliance: We continue to leverage digital technologiesto strengthen our compliance posture and ensure seamlessadherence to regulatory and statutory requirements.Localization, automation, and standardization haveimproved agility, transparency, and audit readiness acrossthe organization. Trusted Information Security AssessmentExchange (TISAX) certification completed successfullyacross our Plants and Corporate Office.
We have achieved a significant milestone in our journey ofoperational excellence with the successful certificationunder ISO 27001:2022, marking the first time the organizationhas attained this globally recognized Information SecurityManagement System (ISMS) standard.
ISO 27001:2022 certification reflects RBIN's structured andsystematic approach to safeguarding information assets,build trust with customers, gain a competitive edge in themarketplace, managing security risks, and embeddingrobust information security practices across operations. Thecertification reinforces the organization's commitment tostrengthening trust and upholding the highest standards ofsecurity in line with global best practices.
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 werenotified on November 13, 2025 by the Ministry of Electronicsand Information Technology (MeitY) and to be implementedin a phased manner over the period of 18 months (i.e.go-live second quarter 2027). Complying with the IndianDPDPA Rules is crucial for building trust with customers anddemonstrating a commitment to data privacy. As part of the
Bosch preparedness, a PDP project was already set-up todrive the implementation and rollout of DPDP complianceacross all Bosch India Entities.
Cybersecurity is now a key focus area within risk managementand we have reinforced our position by implementingrobust vulnerability scanning, remediation and reportingmechanisms.
Key Enablers:
13. Collaboration and Business Partnerships: We continueour focus on digital transformation by strengtheningcollaboration across our manufacturing plants and corporatefunctions. With a strong pool of external partners identified,we are sustaining momentum and ensuring agility inresponding to evolving business needs through robust IT anddigital partnerships.
14. Plant Engagements and Roadshows: Engagement acrossplant locations was further strengthened this year with theintroduction of roadshows, site interactions and reviewmechanisms. These initiatives have played a key role increating awareness, accountability and fostering a culture ofcollaboration.
15. Culture and Communication: Driving a digitaltransformation goes beyond technology, it begins withpeople. Our Culture & Communication efforts focus onfostering a shared digital mindset and encouraging activeparticipation across the organization. Through a structuredframework, we are actively shaping the narrative around “AIfirst mindset” and "Being Digital,” with increasing visibilityacross global platforms.
Awards and Accolades:
We continue to receive numerous industry awards and accoladesthis year, recognizing our commitment to digital transformationand delivering business value through innovative solutions.Bosch India was honored with the LogiTech Award for the BestSupply Chain Transformation Project (TraVis), acknowledgingour advancements in supply chain digitalization. Additionally, wereceived the Digital Intelligence Award at Maruti Suzuki's MQVC2025 for the ECU Diagnostics application, and we were furtherrecognized at the CM National AI Awards 2025, where our Al-based Inventory Optimization initiative was acknowledged for itscontribution to intelligent and data-driven operations.
CHANGE INITIATIVESValue Chain Strategy - NxT
In today's competitive landscape, manufacturing excellence isno longer shaped by regional performance alone. It is measuredagainst global benchmarks for quality, cost competitiveness,speed, and reliability. Success therefore depends not just on strongstrategy, but on the ability to translate strategy into consistent,high-quality execution.
Against this backdrop, Bosch India drives the Value ChainStrategy - NxT (VCS.NxT) with a clear ambition: to positionBosch India as a preferred global value chain partner for
customers across industries.
Aligned with Bosch's global operations strategy, VCS.NxT enablessustainable and profitable growth through four strategic pillars:
• Customer Delight - delivering superior quality, reliability,and responsiveness
• Innovative Industrialization - accelerating smart,future-ready manufacturing
• People Excellence - developing skilled, empowered, andengaged teams
• Operational Excellence - building efficient, resilient, andcompetitive value chains
The strategy is governed by Bosch India's senior leadership, withplant managers and functional leaders driving execution acrossdefined strategic action fields. A structured governance modelensures clear accountability, disciplined execution, and fastdecision-making across locations.
VCS.NxT spans the full operations ecosystem—manufacturing,quality, logistics, purchasing, digitalization, and peopledevelopment. Its focus areas include:
• Standardized and robust operational processes
• AI- and data-driven problem solving
• End-to-end connected value streams across sourcing,production, and delivery
• Targeted capability building for future technologies andleadership roles
Together, these initiatives strengthen operational resilience andimprove performance across the value chain, supporting BoschIndia's long-term competitiveness and growth.
Quality Management
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Quality remains a prime focus of Bosch's commitment tooperational excellence and customer trust. During the year, while0-mileage customer incidences attributable to Bosch failuresreduced by 8 % reflecting improved product Quality at the point ofdelivery though a notable increase in overall customer incidences.Logistics-related incidences and internal defect costs, however,remained stable, indicating sustained control within internaloperations and supply chain execution.
Our Quality First strategic action field under VCS.NxT, focusedinitiatives were driven across Bosch India within three sub-actionfields: Building Insightful and Trusted Partnerships, PreventiveQuality Organization, and Supplier Quality Improvement.Supported by clearly defined KPIs to ensure disciplined executionand continuous improvement. A data-driven approach enabledcloser collaboration with key customers such as MSIL andTVS, resulting in quicker response cycles to Quality issues andrecognition at the MSIL Vendor Quality Conference 2025. Jointinvestigations, ECU simulation exercises, and EOS awarenessprograms further strengthened customer confidence anddemonstrated Bosch's problem-solving capabilities, contributingto improved customer perception. Enhanced problem-solvingmaturity across plants was recognized with two prestigiousShainin Dorian Awards, while focused supplier Quality initiativesdelivered a 12 % improvement over the previous year.
Significant emphasis was also placed on embedding a strongQuality mindset through leadership engagement on Value StreamBasics, recognition and motivation of shopfloor associates toinculcate the Quality mindset behavior via the Q1st Associateprogram. Quality Mindset Drive initiatives reinforced foundationalQ-Basics, promoted proactive problem prevention, andstrengthened the “Learn to See” approach to identify deviations inday-to-day operations.
Looking ahead, Bosch remains focused on improving agility andresponsiveness to customer needs to further strengthen trust anddeliver sustained customer delight.
Bosch Production System (BPS): 2025 Overview
In 2025, Bosch India further strengthened its manufacturingfoundation through the Bosch Production System (BPS)—the
Company's global framework for operational excellence. Under thetransformation program BPS GO!+, the focus was on acceleratingperformance improvements and scaling best practices acrossplants.
Four priorities guided BPS initiatives during the year:
• Leadership Commitment
• Everyday Continuous Improvement
• Waste-Free and Stable Production Flow
• Investment Efficiency
With a strong emphasis on digital enablement and standardizedexecution, these initiatives delivered measurable improvements inefficiency, transparency, and reliability across the production valuestream.
Building a Strong Continuous Improvement Culture
A robust culture of continuous improvement was reinforcedthrough leadership involvement, structured capability building,and digital integration.
• Digital Capability Development
Around 85 % of manufacturing associates in Bosch Indiacompleted advanced training on digital manufacturing tools,strengthening data-driven decision-making and real-timeoperational transparency on the shopfloor.
• Structured Problem Solving Beyond the Shopfloor
The Toyota Kata methodology-focused on scientific thinkingand coaching-was expanded beyond direct manufacturinginto indirect functions. This helped embed structuredproblem solving and continuous learning across theorganization.
• Standardized Lean Management
Daily performance management routines and layeredprocess confirmations were digitally standardized acrossplants. These routines improved consistency, strengthenedgovernance, and ensured long-term sustainability of leanpractices.
Waste-Free and Stable Production Flow
Targeted initiatives were deployed to improve production flow,eliminate waste, and enhance delivery performance.
• End-to-End Flow Transparency
A digital throughput-time dashboard provided real-timevisibility into value-adding and non-value-adding activities.This enabled faster identification of bottlenecks and morefocused improvement actions.
• Inventory and Material Efficiency
Digitally enabled leftover management improved materialtransparency, reduced waste, and increased resourceutilization across plants.
• Line Balancing Excellence
Improved line-balancing standards led to a 26 % increase inoperational efficiency, supporting smoother production flowand more reliable customer deliveries.
Investment Efficiency and Cost Competitiveness
To strengthen cost competitiveness while supporting growth,Bosch India focused on maximizing value from capital investments.
• Standardized Manufacturing Equipment
Reuse and standardization of assembly equipment enabledfaster replication and economies of scale across plants.
• Innovation-Driven Cost Avoidance
Creative engineering solutions leveraged existing assetsto meet new requirements, avoiding unnecessary capitalexpenditure.
• Optimized Asset Utilization
Cross-plant sharing of spare tools and optimized procurementimproved utilization rates and reduced overall costs.
Benchmarking and Continuous Maturity Assessment
Bosch India further strengthened its ability to measure and improveoperational maturity.
• Capability Calibration
Assessors and plant teams were aligned on the latest BoschProduction System maturity standards, ensuring consistentevaluation and benchmarking.
• Value Stream Gap Analysis
Structured value-stream assessments helped identifytargeted improvement actions and accelerate maturityprogression.
• Knowledge Sharing Platform
A centralized knowledge database was introduced tocapture best practices and lessons learned, acceleratingorganizational learning across locations.
Climate Action
Bosch Group supports the United Nations 2015 Paris Agreementon climate action and the target formulated therein of limitingglobal warming to as close to 1.5 degrees Celsius as possible.This aspiration also shapes our climate targets, which have beenconfirmed by the SBTi for the 1.5-degree pathway.*
*Robert Bosch GmbH’s entry in the Science Based Targetsinitiative sTarget Dashboard.
Bosch Group is pursuing the target of reducing its scope 1 & 2 CO2emissions by 85 % by 2030 (baseline year 2018).*
• Scope 1, 2, 3 are used in accordance with the Greenhouse GasProtocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. We havetaken into account the effects of both CO2 and of other greenhousegases, as well as climate-relevant substances, to the extent thatthese are of relevance for the analysis. To enable comparabilitybetween the climate impact of the various greenhouse gases andsubstances of relevance for the climate, emissions are presentedin CO2 equivalents. For ease of reading, we use the terms CO2 andCO2 equivalents synonymously.
With its more than 470 locations worldwide, the Bosch Grouphas been carbon-neutral overall since 2020 (scope 1 & 2). Fourlevers were used to achieve carbon neutrality: increasing energyefficiency, generating our own energy from renewable sources(new clean power), purchasing electricity from renewable sources(green electricity), and - as the last resort - offsetting residual CO2emissions with carbon credits.
At Bosch India, we are committed to advancing renewable energygeneration and fostering sustainability through various initiatives.This includes generating renewable energy at our own facilitiesand establishing long-term supply agreements to support thedevelopment of new photovoltaic plants. We continue to focus onphasing out substances with climate impact by transitioning fromhigher Global Warming Potential (GWP) substances to lower GWPalternatives.
Bosch Limited has adopted a systematic 4E (Energy Audit, EnergyRe-tuning, Energy Lifecycle, and Energy Culture) approach andis embracing digitization though the 4C approach (Connect,Communicate, Consolidate, and Cognitive).
During the financial year 2025-26, out of the total electricitydemand of the Company,16 % of the demand was met throughin-house solar power plants. The volume of purchased greenelectricity from new plants (PPA) and corresponding guaranteesof origin amounted to 137.8GWh fulfilling 84 % of total electricityrequirement. Additionally, 9239.17 metric tons of CO2 wascompensated with carbon credits during 2025-26.
At the same time, we also want to reduce emissions producedoutside Bosch's direct sphere of influence (scope 3), for exampleat suppliers, in logistics, or when our products are used. Our aimis to reduce these upstream and downstream emissions by 30 % inabsolute terms by 2030, compared with the baseline year 2018 -irrespective of our Company's growth.
Work safety
Measures to protect and promote associates' health and providea safe working environment at all times have always been atop priority for Bosch. Internal regulations define the relevantprinciples, organization and responsibilities within the BoschGroup.
Bosch Group carry out an in-depth analysis of any work-relatedaccidents causing at least one day of downtime - irrespective ofwhether Bosch associates or third-party staff are involved. In theevent of serious accidents, special analysis methods are used toperform a detailed investigation of the root causes and to derivespecific measures.
Based on internal regulations, workplace or activity-related hazardassessments are also carried out regularly. These are used as abasis for determining any preventive and protective measuresneeded, and our associates are instructed accordingly.
Bosch Limited continue to advance its Value Chain Strategy(VCS.NXT), placing a strong emphasis on the “Zero Accident”initiative within the sustainability pillar. We focus on strengtheningengineering controls through detailed risk assessments, improvedmachine safeguarding, and interlock enhancements to addressrisks at source. These measures have been implemented acrosslocations to ensure consistency in safety standards. At thesame time, efforts to sustain Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) havebeen continued through a structured observer program andstandardized observation checklists, enabling regular feedbackand reinforcement of safe practices.
Our approach to fostering a robust safety culture is anchoredin a three-pillar framework: MAE (Machines and Equipment)safety, Human Factors, and Management Systems. We have madesignificant strides in enhancing MAE safety by focusing on key areassuch as the standardization, effective interruption management,and the prevention of human error.
Our enabling and leading KPIs have shown marked improvement,reflecting our commitment to safety. For instance, we have seenbetter performance in near miss reporting closure rates and astrengthened culture around first aid reporting. These metrics notonly demonstrate our initiative-taking approach to safety but alsohighlight the engagement of our associates in cultivating a saferworkplace.
Through these initiatives, we aim to reinforce our commitmentto safety and ensure that all associates are actively involved infostering a culture of safety, driving us closer to our goal of zeroaccidents.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
During the year under review, the Company won several awards for excellence. They are:
Sr. no Dept Award
1 DEI Best Companies for Women In India - 2025 by Avtar Seramount
2 DEI Most Inspiring Workplace for Women in India - 2025 by Economic Times Human Capital Awards
3 Bidadi Plant Best Workmen Award (Mega Industries Category, Winner) - Department of Factories, Boilers,
Industrial Safety & Health
4 Bidadi Plant Best Supplier Award (Overall Performance) - TAFE Global Suppliers Award 2025
5 Bidadi Plant Best Delivery Award (Bosch Limited) - ESCORTS KUBOTA Limited Suppliers Meet 2025
6 Bidadi Plant Digitalization & Future Ready Supplier Award - KOEL
Project: Integrating value streams with digital connectivity in operations
7 Bidadi Plant Gold Award (Associate Quality Circles - QC) - Quality Circle Forum of India, 34th Chapter
Project: Bearing Cover Quality Improvement through simple automation
8 Bidadi Plant Gold Award (Associate Quality Circles - QC) - Quality Circle Forum of India, 34th Chapter
Project: Poka-Yoke Implementation in Pre-Packing Line (A-Pump)
9 Bidadi Plant Gold Award (Engineers - Quality Innovation Technology) - Quality Circle Forum of India, 34th
Chapter
Project: Camera-based detection of wrong DV holder & O-ring assembly
10 Bidadi Plant Gold Award (Associate Quality Circles - QC) - Quality Circle Forum of India, 34th Chapter
Project: Barrel bore measurement improvement using high-resolution digital gauge
11 Bidadi Plant Platinum (Runner-up) - Digitalization & AI for Quality (Manufacturing Sector) - CII Institute of
Quality
Project: Machine Learning Implementation
12 Bidadi Plant National Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence Award (Digital Excellence - Auto & Ancillary) -
CII SCALE 12th Edition
13 Bidadi Plant National Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence Award (Innovation Category) - CII SCALE 12th Edition
14 Bidadi Plant Gold Winner (Renovative Kaizen) - 53rd CII National Kaizen Competition
15 Bidadi Plant Platinum Winner (MUDA Category) - 20th CII National 3M Competition
Project: Reuse of oil, coolant & swarf management
16 Bidadi Plant Runner-up (Delivery Category) - ACMA SR 17th Regional Kaizen Contest
Project: Delivery improvement in nameplate laser marking
17 Bidadi Plant Gold (Renovative Kaizen Category) - CII Challengers Trophy Competition
Project: Bearing flanee leakage reduction
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Dept
Award
18
Bidadi Plant
Platinum (Renovative Kaizen Category) - CII Champion Trophy CompetitionProject: Assembly productivity improvement via setup optimization
19
Par Excellence (TEF3) - 39th National Convention on Quality ConceptsProject: FESTO flow sensor interlock for error-proofing customer complaints
20
Par Excellence (QMM, PF Conv, TEF3) - 39th National Convention on Quality ConceptsProject: AI methodology for DV holder mix-up prevention(Qualified for International Competition - Nov 2026)
21
Excellence Award - 39th National Convention on Quality ConceptsProject: Barrel bore measurement quality improvement
22
Excellence Award - 39th National Convention on Quality ConceptsProject: Bearing cover tightening - quality & interruption reduction case study
23
Two-Wheeler and Powersports
Bosch honored with Hero MotoCorp's prestigious “Hero Premium Leader" award.
24
Bosch Limited wins the prestigious CII Innovation award. IPDS (Intelligent Puncture DetectionSystem) becomes one of the key innovative topics from Two-Wheeler & Powersports.
25
Jaipur Plant
Best Digitization Kaizen "Gold" by 10th CII The spirit of Kaizen
26
Best Kaizen for safety Improvement "Silver" by 10th CII The spirit of Kaizen
27
Best CSR Film on Empowering her Through Education by Socio CSR
28
Water conservation Champion Under Manufacturing Category by 4th CII Northern Region GreenPractice Awards
29
Waste Management Champion Under Manufacturing Category by 4th CII Northern Region GreenPractice Awards
30
Bhamashah Award by Rajasthan State Education Department in Jaipur
31
Best Case Study in Digitalization for Quality "Silver" by 6th CII National DigiTech Circle Competetion
32
Customer Centric Approach and Zero Defect by Customer GREAVES
33
Platinum Award in Customer KOEL EHS-ESG Contest 2026
34
Bosch Limited(Company Level)
Rank 1 in the Automotive Component Sector and Rank 22 among the Top companies in the overallIMSC universe at the 5th edition of the 'India's Most Sustainable Companies’ (IMSC) Awards byBW Businessworld
35
CII-Best Kaizen under Work Safety Catagory-Silver Award
36
“Water Conservation Champion" under Manufacturing category during the 4th edition of CIINorthern Region “Green Practices Awards for Industries'
“Waste Management Champion" under Manufacturing category during the 4th edition of CIINorthern Region “Green Practices Awards for Industries'
38
Winner" in 7th Edition of the Best Practices in Safety Competition by CII
Gangaikondan Plant
Bronze recognition at the CII EHS Excellence Award 2024 under the category of Excellence in EHSPractices
40
Nashik Plant
EHS Company of the Year’ -Health, Safety & Environment Performance at GEEF (Global Environmentexcellence award) Awards 2025
41
Platinum Award, 7th CII National EHS Circle Competition
42
Best Mega Industry from Department of Factories, Boilers, Industrial Safety and Health, Govt ofKarnataka
43
RBIN/HRL - TA, Bangalore
HerKey forher Awards 2025
Recognized as Top 20 Manufacturing organization in India
44
Bosch Thank You Award on International Women's Day 2025
45
People Matters Infini-T Awards 2025
Gold in Employer Branding, Silver in Excellence in Talent Acquisition
5th Edition of The Economic Times Human Capital Awards 2026Bronze Award for Talent Acquisition
RBIN(Overall)
AIMA's 51st National Competition for Young Managers
- Winners - 2025
- Best Young Manager Award Winner 2025
48
HSE Team of the Year “OSH India Awards" — recognizing excellence in “Health, Safety, Environment,and Sustainability".
49
1st Runner-Up award at the CII competition for its “Test Oil Consumption Reduction project."
50
THE GEEF GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS 2025 - EHS Company of the Year 2025
51
Best Organization Adopting Exemplary Environmental Practices at the 7th National EHS CircleCompetition 2026
52
Golden Award” in the 11th CII Competition for Low-Cost Automation under the Setup Changecategory
53
1st Runner-Up award at the 53rd CII National competition for the Project - Test Oil ConsumptionReduction
54
Power Solutions
Fecilitated at CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2025 on "Uninterrupted mobility despite sensorfailure"
55
Fecilitated at CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2025 on Flexi Tool Concept: An Innovative LeanApproach
10th CII National Lean competition Presented case study under “RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT(R&D)”
Project Title: PROJECT TITLE: LEAN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE
57
10th CII National Lean competition
Presented case study under “RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D)”
Project Title: LEAN APPROACH FOR TASK HANDLING FOR DESIGN SUPPORT TO JAPAN TEAM
Mahindra Supplier Excellence Awards for Best Quality Performance in Farm Division
59
Bosch India Foundation
Mahindra Supplier Excellence Awards for Special Appreciation in XEV 9E and BE6 programs
60
BIF was awarded the winner of 3 d Socio CSR Film Awards for EducationBhamasha Award for Education interventions in Government Schools in Jaipur, RajasthanAppreciation plaque from Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) inrecognition of skill development initiatives
61
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Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) Award for BRIDGE(Employability Skills) project
64
Bosch Global Sustainability Award for Kani Tribal Livelihood project in Gangaikondan, Tamil Nadu
65
Winner of ASSOCHAM India Water Awards for water conservation interventions in TrimbakeshwarBlock, Nashik, Maharashtra
66
Winner of water conservation efforts across India announced by 4th Edition of CSR conclave andawards by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industries
67
ET HR World Human Capital Awards 2026 for “Act of Kindness”, the employee volunteeringprogramme
68
Change Maker Award (Corporate) for employee engagement and volunteering
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNELDirectors Retiring by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 andArticles of Association of the Company, Mr. Stefan Grosch (DIN:10145827) retires by rotation at the forthcoming Annual GeneralMeeting and is eligible for re-election.
Changes in the Board and Key Managerial Personnel:
Dr. Pawan Goenka (DIN: 00254502) Independent Directorcompleted his first (1st) term of 5 years on the closing hours of May20, 2026. The Board places on record their deep appreciation ofthe valuable contributions made by Dr. Goenka to the growth andprofitability of the Company.
The Board of Directors has, in its meeting held on May 20, 2026,on the recommendations of the Nomination & RemunerationCommittee and subject to the approval of the Members of theCompany, approved the appointment of Mr. Ramesh Ramadurai(DIN: 07109252) as an Additional Director and Non- ExecutiveIndependent Director of the Company with effect from May 21,2026 to May 20, 2031.
Your Directors recommend the appointment of Mr. RameshRamadurai's proposed resolution to be passed by requisitemajority at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Key Managerial Personnel
As on the date of this report, the following persons have beendesignated as the Key Managerial Personnel of the Companypursuant to Section 2 (51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:
(a) Mr. Guruprasad Mudlapur - Managing Director and ChiefTechnology Officer
(b) Mr. Sandeep Nelamangala - Joint Managing Director
(c) Ms. Karin Gilges- Chief Financial Officer
(d) Mr. V. Srinivasan - Company Secretary and ComplianceOfficer.
Independent Directors (IDs)
All the independent directors of the Company meet the criteria ofindependence as provided under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI(LODR)Regulations, 2015. Declarations to this effect have been receivedfrom them. The Independent Directors of the Company haveregistered themselves with the databank maintained by the IndianInstitute of Corporate Affairs (“IICA”) and are either exempt fromthe requirement to undertake online proficiency self-assessmenttest or passed the same. The Board is of the opinion that all theIndependent Directors are persons of integrity and possessrelevant expertise and experience (including proficiency).Familiarization Programme for Independent DirectorsThe Company familiarizes its Independent Directors with theirroles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of theindustry in which the Company operates, etc., through variousprogrammes. These sessions are delivered upon induction of anew Director, as well on an ongoing basis.
Regular presentations are made at the Board Meetings by theExecutive Directors and other Senior Management persons whichgives the Directors an opportunity to interact with the Managementand get an overview of the operations and familiarize them withmatters related to the Company's values and commitments. TheDirectors are provided with all information on regular basis toenable them to have a better understanding of the Company, itsoperations, and the industry in which it operates. The Directors arealso made aware of their roles and responsibilities on regular basis.For details of familiarization programmes of the IndependentDirectors and number of hours please refer to the CorporateGovernance Report.
Performance Evaluation of Directors
In line with the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations,the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Boardhave conducted an annual performance evaluation of its ownperformance, Committees, and individual Directors.
For details of the performance evaluation including evaluationcriteria for Independent Directors, please refer to the CorporateGovernance Report.
BOARD MEETINGS
During the year under review, 6 (six)meetings of the Boardof Directors were held. The particulars of the meetings andattendance thereat are mentioned in the Corporate GovernanceReport.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) COMMITTEEAND INITIATIVES
As on March 31, 2026, the CSR Committee of Bosch Limitedcomprised of 4 members, including Dr. Gopichand Katragadda(Independent Director) as its Chairperson, Ms. Hema Ravichandar(Independent Director), Mr. Soumitra Bhattacharya (Non-ExecutiveDirector) and Mr. Guruprasad Mudlapur (Managing Director), as itsmembers. Details of the CSR Committee meetings and attendancethereat forms a part of the Corporate Governance Report.
During the year, the CSR Committee not only oversaw theCompany's CSR initiatives and assessed the impact being createdthrough multiple interventions. Members also visited projectlocations and interacted with multiple stakeholders includingbeneficiaries, government, academia and NGO representatives to
ensure the social interventions of Bosch Limited are appropriate tothe requirements on ground.
In 2025-26, the CSR initiatives approved by the committee reachedover 390,000 beneficiaries across 22 states, 180+ districts,and 200+ villages, creating meaningful and measurable impactacross skill development, sustainable mobility, and interventionsundertaken under the umbrella of integrated communitydevelopment.
1. Employability and Livelihood Enhancing SkillDevelopment
Through multiple skill development projects, a total of22,819 youth were enrolled for training during the year, whichincluded 8,932 women trainees and to enhance the trainingquality on ground, 390 Trainers were identified across Indiaand undertaken though a rigorous Train the Trainer programto upskill and improve their training delivery and ensurebetter outcome for the trainees.
a. Bosch’s Response to India’s Development &Growth through Employability Enhancement(BRIDGE) - focused on enabling youth with keyemployability skills (life skills, soft skills and digitalliteracy), enabling their transition into entry-levelroles in the service sector. By combining structuredclassroom based interactive and activity driven trainingalong with on-the-job training, the programme createdmeaningful pathways to dignified livelihood for thebeneficiaries of this project. During the reportingyear, 13,065 youth were enrolled for training across20 states and 2 union territories through 200+ partnertraining centres, including a few aspirational districts,and in partnership with training centers, academicinstitutions, and NGOs. The women participation ofthis project stood at 47 %, with an overall average of 70% placement rate and initiatives to build capacity of 152trainers for enhanced quality of training delivery.
b. Livelihood Enhancement through AutomotiveSkills Development Programme (LEAP) - equipsyouth with specialized training in two-wheeler andfour-wheeler service technology, opening pathways tocareers in the automotive sector, with the curriculumcustomized and aligned with the requirement of theindustry. In 2025-26, 8,040 youth were enrolled, and223 Trainers underwent the Train the Trainer (TTT)intervention, strengthening instructional quality andeffectiveness.
c. Technical Skills (Carpentry, Home Appliancesand Power Tools), a programme is dedicated toempowering youth with skills in carpentry, homeappliances service and use of power tools, enablingthem to build dignified and a sustained source of theirlivelihood which has a high demand. 1,134 youth wereenrolled, at technical skill centers across multiplelocations and 15 Trainers underwent the Train theTrainer (TTT ) programme.
d. Economic Empowerment of Women, People withDisabilities (PWDs) & LGBTQIA+ Community,
is a continued commitment of Bosch Limited, to beinclusive in its approach on societal developmentand advocate for inclusion of women, people withdisabilities (PwD) & LGBTQIA+ community membersinto the mainstream. During the year, 75 women weretrained as Electric Vehicle (Auto) Drivers and guidedin obtaining their driving licences, enabling greaterfinancial independence and access to sustainablelivelihood opportunities. 350 youth with disabilitiesand 155 individuals from the LGBTQIA+ communitytrained in sector-specific skills delivered in partnershipwere with expert partner organisations. This initiativerepresents a meaningful and sustained effort towardsadopting an inclusive approach for providing equalaccess to skill development and economic opportunity.
2. Sustainable Mobility
The focus on sustainable mobility envisions a comprehensiveand inclusive framework that not only advancesenvironmental sustainability but also promotes safe roadbehaviour, enhances safety, strengthens capacity building,encourages innovation and research to identify challengesrelated to mobility and create solution for the mass. Effortsare underway through long term interventions, on improvingroad safety through identification of black spots on selecthighways, designing a model corridor, safe school zoneinitiatives and related policy advocacy. In parallel, we arealso advancing sustainable urban mobility through researchand public transport enhancement efforts, academia ledinnovation and developing digital solutions for inclusiveand data-driven city mobility planning. In 2025-26, throughvaried interventions under this focus, we reached to 37,300+beneficiaries across multiple locations.
a. Bosch’s Road Safety Awareness and CommunityEngagement (BRACE) programme is meant tofoster a culture of responsible road behaviour througheducation, engagement, and targeted interventions.Focused on school children, youth, and communities,the programme combines learning, engagement,and safety measures to create safer roads and moreaware citizens. In 2025-26, 23,511 school studentsand 197 teachers across 72 schools were sensitisedon road safety. Additionally, 1180 commercial driversand 4,059 college students were reached, furtherstrengthening awareness among key road users. Theinitiatives included school audits, safe school zones,public awareness campaigns, etc. In Nashik, over 5,000license applicants at the RTO received critical hands-on road safety experience through simulator training,enhancing their preparedness before driving. InChennai and Gangaikondan, school-based awarenessand safety interventions are being strengthened, whilein Jaipur, programmes extended to colleges and roadsafety clubs. These efforts were further supplementedthrough installation of 84 CCTVs cameras in Nashikto enhance road safety and surveillance by the police,along with highway audits and blackspot rectificationto minimise road accidents, ensure compliance withsafety and environmental standards, and create saferroad environments for all.
b. Sustainable Urban Transportation focuses onpromoting low-emission, efficient, and inclusivemobility solutions, with a strong emphasis on publictransport systems. The approach combines capacitybuilding for mechanics and service providers withimproved access to safe, seamless transport networks,addressing key urban mobility challenges. Bosch'sefforts include Green Service Camps and awarenesscampaigns for roadside mechanics, through which 3,147mechanics were trained in sustainable vehicle servicepractices, encouraging environmentally responsibleautomotive practices by mechanics and vehicle drivers.In parallel, the work on development of city-scale Multi¬Modal Mobility Demand Modelling (M3DM) continuedwith a prominent academic institution, that intents tosupport data-driven transport planning and reducereliance on personal vehicles and increase efforts onstrengthening public bus systems, by helping improveease of local travel and access to efficient publicconveyance, accessibility and efficiency.
c. Supporting Research & Innovation on topicsrelated to sustainable mobility, is also one ofBosch Limited's CSR mandates, to identify challengesin sustainable and inclusive mobility solutions thatrespond meaningfully to real-world needs. By fosteringdata-driven approaches and collaborative partnershipswith government, academic, and private researchinstitutions to improve road connectivity, strengthentransport planning, and create safer, more accessiblemobility systems. Among the key initiatives underway isthe development of an assistive smart cane for visuallyimpaired children, aimed at enabling safer and moreindependent movement. The projects are supportingresearch in inclusive mobility, green transportation,and alternative fuels through ongoing institutionalcollaborations. In parallel, the Safe School Zoneinitiative is using research and pilot interventions toshape scalable, evidence-based solutions that ensuresafer journeys to school for every child.
3. Integrated Community Development (ICD)
Bosch Limited's Integrated Community Developmentapproach focuses on local level challenges that addressissues related to environment sustainability, conservationof waterbodies, lack of access to quality education, basichealthcare and sustained livelihood. The need-baseddevelopment approach by Bosch aims at strengtheningcommunity well-being in a sustainable and inclusive manner.
? Water Conservation and Afforestation
a. Lake rejuvenation and maintenance efforts continueto be carried out in several locations in multiplelocations across 4 states, with a shared intent torestore ecological balance, strengthen water security,and revive local ecosystems for communities andfuture generations. In the reporting year, Bosch Limitedthrough its CSR, focused on 7 waterbodies, reinforcingits commitment to sustained water conservationefforts. These large-scale initiatives includedmaintenance of lakes that were taken up in earlier yearsfor rejuvenation and are being maintained to preserve
their water-holding capacity, rainwater harvestingpotential, green cover, and biodiversity, eventually tobe handed over to surrounding communities for itsupkeep and maintenance. Other initiative includesthe Ridge-to-Valley Watershed Restoration project,aimed at improving groundwater recharge and reducingsoil erosion, rejuvenation of Percolation Tank, Pondand restoration of an Irrigation Tank. All these havecollectively touched over 36,300+ lives, while creatingcapacity to conserve over 1.76 billion liters of water overthese years and contributing to healthier ecosystemsand more resilient communities.
b. Afforestation, tree plantation, agroforestry, and socialforestry projects across multiple locations have beena long-term commitment to ecological restoration andcommunity prosperity. To date, 3,08,200 trees havebeen planted, including over 18,200+ saplings in thereporting year, alongside the continued maintenanceof over 51,000 trees planted in previous years acrossmultiple locations. The initiative has benefittedover 1,10,442 community members in surroundingareas. Under the Agroforestry initiative 43 farmerswere supported with 6,915 multi-species saplings,enabling improved income generation over time. It isestimated to support carbon sequestration, reinforcingenvironmental sustainability.
> Promoting Education
a. Excellence in Education and Learning (EXCEL)
has continued its focus on strengthening foundationalteaching and learning skills and nurturing 21st-Centurycompetencies among students in grade 4th to 8th throughschoolteachers. Aligned with the National EducationPolicy (NEP) 2020 and NIPUN Bharat, it empowersgovernment schoolteachers to move beyond traditionalinstruction towards experiential and project-basedlearning, creating classrooms that are more engaging,participatory, and outcome-driven. In 2025-26, 836teachers from 227 schools across multiple locationswere trained, directly impacting 25,080 students.
b. Need based infra support in governmentAnganwadis (Early Child Care Centers) andgovernment schools has enhanced quality of learningand teaching environment. These interventions arehelping create learning spaces where children feelsupported, engaged, and encouraged to grow, withaccess to environments that enable both participationand confidence. By strengthening both early childhoodcare and school education, the initiative is fostering asupportive and structured ecosystem where childrencan learn, grow, and thrive, while also building astronger foundation for their long-term development.These interventions have strengthened the learning andpositively impacted 6135 students and 167 Teachers;18 Anganwadi teachers were trained, supporting 616beneficiaries.
c. Pragya Niketa, has over years been a knowledge centreand after-school learning initiative empowering highpotential schoolgirls in rural areas of Jaipur, Rajasthanby strengthening their education and learning level,
enhancing life skills, and leadership development. Since2014, the programme has grown from 70 to 210 studentsin classes 8 to 12, supported in a purpose-built facilitywith classrooms, a computer lab, and a playground.Beyond academics, students are nurtured through self¬defense training, cyber awareness sessions, leadershipdevelopment, and career mentoring, creating pathwaysto dignity, aspiration, and self-belief.
? Access to Basic Healthcare
a. Mobile Medical Units being operated for thepast 3 years, have ensured access to quality andpreventive healthcare, particularly for underservedrural communities. In 2025-26, these units wereoperating in 4 locations, reaching approximately 66,149beneficiaries across 105 villages, delivering essentialmedical services while also promoting awarenesson preventive healthcare. Alongside service delivery,frontline healthcare workers were also trained tostrengthen community-level care contributing to healthier,better-informed communities.
b. RMNCAH+N (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn,Child, Adolescent Health + Nutrition) focusincreased due to findings that anaemia continues toaffect women and adolescent girls across generationsin many communities that Bosch Limited has beenworking in. To address this, the RMNCAH+N initiativewas launched in 2025-26, a targeted programmefocused on awareness, early detection, and timelyintervention to avoid consequences of rising anemiacases, especially in school-going adolescent girls andwomen. Reaching 21,736 beneficiaries in its very firstyear, the programme delivered screenings, healthcamps, and community sensitization initiatives,strengthening preventive healthcare practices andimproving health outcomes across families andcommunities.
c. Midday Meal project for ensuring children's growth,health, and ability to learn has been supportedsince 2016, by contributing towards the upkeep of acentralized mid-day meal kitchen at Jigani in Bengaluru,a facility with the capacity to prepare and deliver 30,000meals per day to children across government schools,contributing to improved nutrition, better attendance,and holistic child development.
? Community Development Centres, set up by BoschLimited as one of its rural community-based support system,have been serving as as nodal hubs across multiple locations,driving positive change by facilitating access to governmentschemes, raising awareness, and providing hands-on supportto villagers. Across the network of seven centers, it continuesto deepen and sustain the community impact, reachingapproximately 36,900 individuals across 126 villages in 2025¬26, enabling wider community access and meaningful impactthrough linkages with 15 government departments.
? Rural Livelihood Enhancement project has beenpromoting access to sustainable livelihood as fundamentalto long-term empowerment, particularly for women andmarginalized communities in rural areas. These initiativesare designed as per the specific requirement of eachlocation, thoughtfully shaped by the needs, strengths,and opportunities of each community, spanning women'sentrepreneurship, regenerative agriculture, community-based enterprises, and natural resource-based livelihoodfor tribal and rural communities. In 2025-26, the programmereached 3,997 beneficiaries, including 957 women, withsupport extended to 183 Self-Help Groups, strengtheningincome generation, community resilience, and creatingpathways to greater financial independence and dignity. Thissupport was also extended to women affected by domesticviolence, by providing them skills to ensure their economicempowerment, reflecting our commitment to protectingwomen's right to lead a dignified life.
4. Employee Social Engagement
Bosch has not only followed its sustained commitmentthrough CSR towards the communities outside its businesspremises, but has also sustained and promoted employee'ssocial engagement, reflecting its belief in collectiveresponsibility by encouraging Boschlers across all levelsto share their time, skills, and expertise in serving thecommunities, fostering a deep-rooted culture of empathythrough volunteering and purpose driven approach. In 2025¬26, 105 volunteering initiatives were organized, reaching over109,910 beneficiaries, with 3,776 Bosch associates and 947community volunteers collectively contributing 13,629 hoursof service. Efforts spanned across multiple projects includingbut not limited to tree plantation, classroom mural painting,blood donation drives, awareness sessions on health andsustainability, and support for orphanages and old agehomes, reflecting meaningful impact and compassionatecommunity engagement.
To further strengthen participation, the Socio app was launchedduring the year, to enable associates to discover and engage withmeaningful volunteering opportunities across Bosch locations inIndia. The annual Social Engagement Thank-a-Thon was also heldto recognise and celebrate the employee volunteers' contributions,reinforcing a culture of appreciation and sustained engagementand the Kindness Carnival 2025 brought together NGO partnersand 700+ attendees through fundraising, wish-fulfilment, andcommunity connection, further deepening commitment to closecommunity level engagement.
Annual Report on Corporate Social Responsibility Activities of theCompany along with Impact assessment of CSR projects (2025¬26) is enclosed as Annexure 'D' to this Report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
As on the date of this report, the Audit Committee comprisesMs. Padmini Khare, Chairperson (Independent Director),Dr. Pawan Goenka (Independent Director), Ms. Hema Ravichandar(Independent Director), Dr. Gopichand Katragadda (IndependentDirector), Mr. Stefan Grosch (Non-Executive Director) andMr. Soumitra Bhattacharya (Non- Executive Director) as itsmembers.
The Members of the Committee possess accounting and/orfinancial management knowledge and expertise. The CompanySecretary of the Company is the Secretary of the Committee.During the year under review, the Board accepted all therecommendations of the Audit Committee.
In pursuance of the amended SEBI Listing Regulations effectivefrom January 01, 2022, members of the audit committee who areIndependent Directors approve the related party transactions.Details of the roles and responsibilities, particulars of meeting andattendance thereat are mentioned in the Corporate GovernanceReport.
SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATE AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
Subsidiary Companies
MICO Trading Private Limited (MTPL)
The summary of financial nos. of MICO Trading Private Limited(MTPL) for the 2025-26 are given below:
Total Income
126
Profit/(Loss) before tax
91
5
Profit/(Loss) after tax
4
Robert Bosch India Manufacturing & Technology PrivateLimited (RBIM)
RBIM was incorporated as a subsidiary of Bosch Limited in 2020,with the objective of manufacturing automotive products includingautomotive and electrical components. The Company is yet to startcommercial activities.
The summary of financial nos. for the 2025-26 is given below:
134
(3,111)
(3,064)
The Audited Statement of Accounts of RBIM & MTPL can beaccessed on the website of the Company at www.bosch.inunderthe “Shareholder Information” section.
Associate Companies
Newtech Filter India Private Limited (NTFI)
The Company holds 25 % and Robert Bosch Investment NederlandB.V. holds 75 % of the paid-up share capital of Newtech Filter IndiaPrivate Limited.
NTFI is the manufacturer of automotive filters, selling their productsto the Company, which further sells the same to end customers.The financial performance of NTFI during 2025-26 is as under:
1,539
1,294
Profit/(Loss)before tax
PBT % on Revenue
3.1 %
2.6 %
Autozilla Solutions Private Limited (Autozilla)
The Company holds 26 % in Autozilla Solutions Private Ltd., aHyderabad based start-up, offering B2B e-commerce solutions formanufacturers, sellers, and buyers of automobile spare parts, aspart of an initiative to establish effective digital ecosystem aroundvehicle workshops.
The financial performance of Autozilla during 2025-26 is as under:
Total Revenue
81
70
(16)
(38)
(19.1) %
(54.7) %
Joint Venture CompanyPreBo Automotive India Private Limited (PreBo)
Prebo Automotive India Private Limited is a Joint Venture Companyin which the Company holds 40 % of the paid-up share capital.PreBo is in the business of manufacturing/assembly and supply ofmechanical and electromechanical components and assembliesfor automobile and non-automobile industry.
The financial performance of PreBo for 2025-26 is as under:
1,423
1,338
96
88
6.8 %
6.6 %
A separate statement containing the salient features of the financialstatement of the aforementioned Subsidiaries, Associate and JointVenture are disclosed under AOC-1 and is enclosed as Annexure ‘I’to this Report.
DIVESTMENT OF SHARES OF NIVAATA SYSTEMS PRIVATELIMITED HELD AS UNQUOTED INVESTMENTS
Bosch Limited had acquired a 6.97 % equity stake in NivaataSystems Private Limited for an investment of ' 148 million (withan actual cash outflow of ' 131 million). The investment was madewith the strategic objective of enabling the Company to create adata lake based on the data generated from fleets managed byNivaata Systems Private Limited, having its office in Bengaluru andoperating under the brand name “Routematic”. The investmentalso enabled the Company to access and host “EmployeeTransportation Services” data from over 80 corporate customers,including approximately eight years of historical data, and providedan opportunity to offer the Company's Parking Solutions to suchcustomers.
As the intended strategic objectives of the investment have beenachieved and no significant future synergies are expected, theBoard of Directors, at its Meeting held on May 27, 2025, approvedthe divestment of the Company's entire 6.97 % stake in NivaataSystems Private Limited at a price of ' 16,300 per share (againstan acquisition cost of ' 13,101 per share). The divestment valueof ' 184.12 million was based on the valuation report dated May 7,2025, and the fairness opinion dated May 15, 2025.
JOINT VENTURE WITH TATA AUTOCOMP SYSTEMS LIMITED(TACO)
Bosch Limited, a leading supplier of technology and services,and Tata AutoComp Systems Limited (TACO), India's leadingautomotive components conglomerate, announced a joint ventureto unlock growth opportunities in India's e-mobility segment. Thepartners propose to hold equal equity participation in the jointventure, with an aggregate capital contribution of '94 Crores.,which aims to start its operations by mid-2026, subject to receivingall regulatory approvals.
The joint venture will focus on engineering, manufacturing andsales of eAxle systems and electric motors in India. With a registeredoffice in Pune, this joint venture aims to accelerate the adoption ofsustainable and forward-looking technologies, thereby expandingthe regional footprint for both companies in the e-mobility space.This partnership enables the Company to bring these advancedeAxle systems and electric motor solutions to India's growinge-mobility market, reinstating their ongoing commitment to theregion. Both companies are confident that this collaboration willprovide significant impetus for the e-mobility market in India anddevelop innovative solutions for customers.
JOINT VENTURE WITH WHEELS INDIA LIMITED ANDBRAKES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Wheels India Limited (“WIL”) is engaged in the business ofmanufacturing and distribution of automotive components,industrial components, and components for wind turbinesand Brakes India Private Limited is engaged in the business ofmanufacturing, sale and supply of brakes of certain descriptions,and automobile components, spares, accessories and servicetools for the automobile industry. Both companies are a part ofTSF group of companies and are collectively known as (“TSFCompanies”)
Bosch Limited and TSF Companies have recognized the emergingsynergies amongst themselves and their mutual capabilities intheir respective fields and entered into a joint venture arrangementto form a joint venture company in India, through which the Partiespropose to jointly undertake development and production ofsolutions for the commercial vehicle (CV) air system segment andany other product that joint venture shall decide from time to time.Both parties have agreed to invest equity share paid-up capital, atthe time of incorporation of the Joint Venture Company, up to '1,00,000 (Indian Rupees One Lakhs only), as paid by Bosch and theTSF Companies in the ratio of 50:50. Thereafter, within 60 (sixty)days from the date of incorporation of the Joint Venture Company,an ' equivalent of EUR 1,000,000 (Euros One million only) less theinitial subscription of ' 1,00,000 (Indian Rupees One Lakhs only)shall be infused in the Joint Venture Company by Bosch and theTSF Companies in the ratio of 50:50.
Based on the future funding requirements, Bosch Limited, WILand BIPL will contribute in proportion of their shareholding, atthe discretion of the Board of the Joint Venture Company, as perrequirements of its Business.
VOLUNTARY STRIKE OFF OF ROBERT BOSCH INDIAMANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED(RBIM)
Robert Bosch Manufacturing and Technology Private Limited(“RBIM”), a wholly owned nonmaterial subsidiary of Bosch Limited,was incorporated in March 2020 with the objective of serving asan agile manufacturing platform for automotive products andelectrical components, particularly in emerging and growth areassuch as BS-VI products and mobility solutions.
However, RBIM could not commence commercial or operationalactivities since its incorporation and has remained inactive. In viewof the evolving business environment and strategic priorities of theCompany, a review of the operations and business relevance ofRBIM was undertaken. Pursuant to such review, it was concludedthat RBIM no longer serves any strategic or operational purposefor the Company.
Accordingly, considering the absence of business and operationalactivities and as part of the strategic realignment of the Company'soperations, it was decided for the closure of the business of RBIMthrough voluntary strike off in accordance with the provisions ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Removal ofNames of Companies from the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016and other applicable laws.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy, inter-alia, providesfor criteria and qualifications for appointments of Director, KeyManagerial Personnel and Senior Management, Board diversity,remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, etc.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Your Company had 6,087 employees as of March 31, 2026.Disclosures pertaining to remuneration of employees and otherdetails, as required under Section 197(12) of the Act, read withRule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure “F tothis Report.
Pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read withRules 5(2) & (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing detailsof the top Ten (10) employees in terms of remuneration drawnduring the financial year and employed throughout the year andtop Ten (10) employees employed for part of the year who were inreceipt of remuneration of ' 1.02 Crores or more per annum and '8.50 Lakhs or more per month respectively is annexed herewith as“Annexure J ”, which forms part of this report.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Bosch Group's risk management system is based on ISO31000 and COSO (ERM) standards. It comprises of systematicidentification and assessment of risks, followed by appropriatemitigation measures. The process also includes periodicalmonitoring and review of risks as well as risk control measures.The Company additionally complies with listing and disclosureobligations required by market regulator, The Securities andExchange Board of India (SEBI).
Risk Management Committee (RMC) has been entrusted withoverall responsibility of general design and implementation ofrisk management policy. The committee (RMC), consisting ofBoard Members review the risk inventory, controls, mitigatingmeasures and makes appropriate recommendations as necessary.The Corporate Risk Council, consisting of three or more seniorcompany officials periodically examine the risk inventory and crossfunctional risks as well as adequacy of mitigation measures beforesubmission to Risk Management Committee.
Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) risk management approach facilitatescollaborative participation and engagement across all businessunits, enabling common understanding of risks, uniformityin reporting and continuous improvement in the overall riskmanagement process.
The Company follows a specific, well-defined risk managementpolicy, integrated with its operations. The policy has beendeveloped after taking cognizance of applicable statutoryguidelines, Bosch global policies on risk management andfeedback from stakeholders.
Risk Management Committee:
(a) monitors and ensures effective implementation of theCompany's Risk Management Systems (RMS).
(b) monitors and approves the Company's risk policy andassociated practices.
(c) monitors the effectiveness of the overall risk managementframework.
(d) reviews the Company's overall risk profile and ensures thatrisk-based decisions are within the Company's risk appetite.
(e) ensures that the Company takes prudent measures tobalance risk and reward in its business decisions.
(f) periodically report risk movements and trends to the Board,recommending appropriate actions.
(g) ensures it meets statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
(h) ensures a culture of risk is embedded and lived across theorganization.
Subordinate risk management teams, led by the respectivebusiness heads, identify, evaluate and respond to functional,operational as well as strategic risks in their corresponding areaof responsibility. There are 18 functional risk areas defined inthe risk policy and those risks are evaluated both qualitativelyand quantitively. Each individual risk with an impact on EBIT isdocumented in the risk register.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has a Whistle Blower Policy, which includesvigil mechanism for dealing with instances of fraud andmismanagement.
Details of the Whistle Blower Policy have been mentioned in theCorporate Governance Report. The Whistle Blower Policy has beenuploaded on the website of the Company.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Prior approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for all RelatedParty Transactions. The Audit Committee accords omnibusapproval for Related Party Transactions which are in ordinarycourse of business, foreseen, repetitive in nature and satisfythe arm's length principles. The Audit Committee reviews, ona quarterly basis, the details of the Related Party Transactionsentered pursuant to the omnibus approval.
Additionally, the Company obtains a half yearly certificate froma Chartered Accountant in Practice confirming that the RelatedParty Transactions during the said period were in ordinary courseof business, repetitive in nature and satisfy the arm's lengthprinciples.
The details of Material Related Party Transactions under Section188(1) of the Act required to be disclosed under Form AOC - 2pursuant to Section 134(3) of the Act is enclosed as Annexure 'E'to this Report.
The Company has framed a Policy for determining materialityof Related Party Transactions and dealing with Related PartyTransactions. During May 2025, the Policy has been revised in linewith regulatory amendments in SEBI Listing Regulations. The saidPolicy is hosted on the website of the Company.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION,FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO
The report in respect of conservation of energy, technologyabsorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo as requiredunder Section 134(3) of the Act read with Rule 8 of Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014, is enclosed as Annexure 'G' to this Report.
AUDITORSStatutory Auditor
Pursuant to provisions of Section 139 of the Act read with theCompanies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, Messrs. S. R. Batliboi& Associates LLP (member firm of Ernst & Young) (Firm Regn. no.101049W/E300004), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of theCompany for a term of 5 years, to hold office from the conclusionof 70th Annual General Meeting held on August 3, 2022, until theconclusion of 75th Annual General Meeting to be held in the year2027.
The Audit Committee annually reviews and monitors theperformance, independence of the Statutory Auditors andeffectiveness of audit process.
The Auditors have issued an unmodified opinion on the FinancialStatements, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The saidAuditors' Report(s) for the financial year ended March 31,2026, onthe financial statements of the Company forms part of this AnnualReport.
Cost Audit & Cost Auditors
The Board of Directors, on recommendation of the AuditCommittee, re-appointed Messrs., Kamalakara & Co., CostAccountants, Bengaluru (Registration No. FRN 000296) as CostAuditors to audit the following cost records of the Company for theFinancial Year 2026-27 in terms of the provisions of Section 148 ofthe Companies Act, 2013.
Sl.
no.
Name of Product(s) / Service(s)
Industries/sectors/products/services
CETA Heading(wherever applicable)
No. of tariff items/Products/services
1.
(a) Spark Plugs
(b) Glow Plugs
(c) Ignition Coil
Electricals or electronic machinery
8511
3
2.
(a) Nozzle Holder Assembly
(b) Components
(c) Fuel Rail Assembly
Other machinery and Mechanical Appliances
8409
3.
(a) LAG, SAG, Rotary Drill,Hammer, Marble Cutter
(b) Impact Drilling Machine
8467
2
4.
(a) Fuel Injection Pump
8413
5.
Blower
8414
1
6.
Machines
8466
7.
8479
8.
Components
8481
9.
Rubber and allied products
4009
The Audit Committee has also received a Certificate from the Cost Auditors certifying their independence and arm's length relationship withthe Company.
In terms of the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, theremuneration payable to the Cost Auditor requires ratification by the Members of the Company.
In terms of the requirements of the said section, the membersare required to ratify remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors.Accordingly, resolution ratifying the remuneration payable toMessrs. Kamalakara & Co., will form part of the Notice conveningof the 74th Annual General Meeting.
As per Section 148 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company isrequired to maintain Cost Records. Accordingly, Cost Records andCost Accounts are duly maintained by the Company.
Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 and other applicableprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013, if any, read with Rule 9 ofthe Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A of the Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, (including any statutorymodifications (s) or re-enactment thereof for the time being inforce), the Company had appointed CS Parameshwar GanapatiBhat, Practising Company Secretary (FCS-8860, COP-11004 andPeer Review Certificate No. 5508/2024) as the Secretarial Auditorof the Company to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Companyfor a term of five(5) consecutive years commencing from April 1,2025 to March 31, 2030. The Report of the Secretarial Auditor isenclosed as Annexure 'A' with this Report. The Auditor has issueda report without any observations, for the financial year endedMarch 31,2026.
REPORTING OF FRAUD
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditorsand Secretarial Auditor have not reported any instances of fraudcommitted in the Company by its Officers or Employees to theAudit Committee under Section 143 (12) of the Act.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Boardof Directors report that:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed along with properexplanation relating to material departures.
ii. they have selected and consistently applied accountingpolicies and have made judgements and estimates that arereasonable and prudent to give a true and fair view of thestate of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial yearand the profit of the Company for that period.
iii. proper and sufficient care has been taken for maintenanceof adequate accounting records in accordance with theprovisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities.
iv. the annual accounts have been prepared on a 'going concern'basis.
v. proper internal financial controls are in place and that suchcontrols are adequate and are operating effectively; and
vi. proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions ofall applicable laws were in place and that such systems wereadequate and operating effectively.
DETAILS OF LOANS, ADVANCES, GUARANTEES ORINVESTMENTS
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantee given, orsecurity provided and the purpose for which the loan or guaranteeor security is proposed to be utilized by the recipient of the loanor guarantee, or security are provided in Notes to the FinancialStatements.
Further, particulars of loans and advances in the nature of loans to subsidiaries, associates and firms/companies in which directors areinterested is given below:
Name of the Firm/ Company
Amounts at the year end and themaximum number of loans/ advances/Investments outstanding during the year
Loans and advances in the nature of loans to subsidiaries
Robert Bosch India Manufacturingand Technology Private Limited
34.5
Loans and advances in the nature of loans to associates
Nil
NA
Loans and advances in the nature of loans to firms/companies in which directors are interested
Bosch Automotive Electronics IndiaPrivate Limited
4,500
During the year under review, there were no deposits accepted by the Company as per the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
There were no material changes and commitments between the end of the year under review and the date of this report affecting the financialposition of the Company.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as on March 31, 2026, is available on the Company'swebsite.
The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is in place to redresscomplaints received regarding sexual harassment. The Companyis committed to provide protection against sexual harassment ofwomen at workplace (including employee or any other womenvisiting worksite for any other purpose).
1. Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in thefinancial year (April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026): 5
2. Number of complaints disposed off during the financial year-.5
3. Number of cases pending for more than 90 days- Nil
4. Number of workshops or awareness programmes conductedin connection with sexual harassment- 5 exclusive in personsessions. Additionally, every employee goes through amandatory Web Based Training (WBT) -96 % is the completionrate as of March 31,2026.
5. Remedial measures taken by the Company-
• POSH Annual Conclave through which all IC membersunderwent training included group discussion, casestudies and benchmark practices presentation anddiscussion.
• Quarterly Meetings of IC - Some of the Topics coveredCase scenarios & Case laws, Handling post inquirysituation when allegations are not proved, Post Inquirypreventive recommendations, Investigation techniques,scenario-based group exercise.
• Campaign through mailers, Awareness sessions forcontract and temporary employees is continued.
• Refreshers for Blue collar associates.
• Inclusion of POSH topic in induction for Trainees andtemporaries.
• All location committees are registered in “She box”portal - initiated by Central Government.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
In terms of the requirements of Regulation 34 (2) (f) of the SEBIListing Regulations, a report on Business Responsibility andSustainability Report on the environmental, social and governancedisclosures in the format and assurance of the BusinessResponsibility and Sustainability Report Core forms a part of thisAnnual Report as Annexure 'C' to this Report. The BRSR Coredisclosures have been independently assured by an externalagency, Messrs. S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP (member firm ofErnst & Young) (Firm Regn. no. 101049W/E300004).
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A report on Corporate Governance in terms of the requirementsof the Listing Regulations and a certificate from the PracticingCompany Secretary, forms part of this Annual Report as Annexure“B' to this Report.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The applicable Secretarial Standards i.e., SS - 1 and SS - 2, relatingto “Meeting of the Board of Directors” and “General Meetings”,respectively, have been duly complied by the Company.
GENERAL DISCLOSURE
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is requiredin respect of the following items as there were no transactions/events on these items during the year under review¬
i. Issue of Equity Shares with differential rights as to Dividend,voting or otherwise.
ii. Issue of Shares (including Sweat Equity Shares) to employeesof the Company under any scheme.
iii. Significant or material orders passed by the Regulators orCourts or Tribunals which impact the going concern statusand the Company's operations in future.
iv. Voting rights which are not directly exercised by the employeesin respect of Shares for the subscription/ purchase of whichloan was given by the Company (as there is no schemepursuant to which such persons can beneficially hold sharesas envisaged under Section 67 (3) (c) of the Act).
v. Difference between amount of valuation done at the time ofone-time settlement and the valuation done while taking loanfrom the Banks or Financial Institutions.
vi. Application made or any proceeding pending under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
vii. Revision of financial statements and Directors' Report of yourCompany.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE MANAGEMENT (NON-DEBTINSTRUMENTS) RULES, 2019
The Company has not made any investments under ForeignExchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019.
CODE FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
Your Company has adopted a Code of Conduct (“Code”) toregulate, monitor and report trading in Company's shares byCompany's designated persons and their immediate relatives asper the requirements under the Securities and Exchange Boardof India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. TheCode, inter alia, lays down the procedures to be followed bydesignated persons, while trading/ dealing in Company’s sharesand sharing Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (“UPSI”). TheCode covers Company's obligation to maintain a digital database,mechanism for prevention of insider trading and handling of UPSI,and the process to familiarize with the sensitivity of UPSI. Further,it also includes code of Practices and procedures for fair disclosureof unpublished price sensitive information which has been madeavailable on your Company's website.
MATERNITY BENEFIT PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY UNDERMATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company is in full compliance with the provisions of theMaternity Benefit Act, 1961. This includes adherence to allapplicable statutory requirements such as maternity leave,medical bonus, nursing breaks, and creche facilities, whereverapplicable.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors express their gratitude to the Government of Indiaand State Governments of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan,and Tamil Nadu for their continued cooperation extended tothe Company. The Directors also thank all customers, dealers,suppliers, banks, members, and business partners for theexcellent support received from them. The Directors would alsolike to acknowledge the exceptional contribution and commitmentof the employees of the Company during the year under review.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in the Board’s Report and the Management Discussion& Analysis describing the Company’s objective, expectations orforecasts may be forward looking within the meaning of applicablelaws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially fromthose expressed in the statement.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Guruprasad Mudlapur Sandeep Nelamangala
DIN: 07598798 DIN: 08264554
Managing Director & Joint Managing Director
Chief Technology OfficerPlace: BengaluruDate: May 20, 2026