The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 50th Annual Report ofthe Company along with the Audited Financial Statements fortheyearended 31st March, 2026.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (? in Lakhs)
Particulars
Current Year ended31st March, 2026
Previous Year ended31st March, 2025
Net Sales/ Income from Operations
1,75,840.61
1,68,098.78
Profit before Interest, Depreciation and Tax and other Amortization ("EBITDA")
26,084.05
21,805.21
Less : Depreciation and Amortization Expenses
8,085.10
7,863.70
Finance Costs
6,404.25
6,942.61
Profit/ (Loss) before Exceptional Items and Tax
11,594.70
6,998.90
Less: Exceptional Item
2,175.75
-
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax
9,418.95
Less: Tax Expense (Net)
(3,476.08)
2,492.59
Net Profit for the Year
12,895.03
4,506.31
Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax)
58.34
(67.21)
Total Comprehensive Income (After Tax)
12,953.37
4,439.10
2. OVERALL PERFORMANCE & STATE OF OPERATIONSOF THE COMPANY
Performance of the Company has beencomprehensively covered in the ManagementDiscussion and Analysis, which forms a part ofDirectors' Report.
During the year under review, the Companycommissioned an additional cement grinding capacityof 1.20 MTPA at its Aligarh Unit in Uttar Pradesh. Withthis commissioning, the total cement grinding capacityof the Aligarh Unit has increased to1.95 MTPA.
The enhanced capacity will strengthen the Company'sability to serve its key markets more efficiently, improvemarket penetration and optimize logistics, therebyenhancing overall operational efficiency. Consequently,the Company's total grey cement manufacturingcapacity has increased to 5.60 MTPA.
During the year under review, the Company participatedin the forward e-auction conducted on 21st April, 2026through MSTC's e-auction portal pursuant to the NoticeInviting Tender (NIT) issued by the Directorate of Minesand Geology, Government of Rajasthan, Udaipur, forthe grant of a Mining Lease in respect of a LimestoneBlock located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Pursuant to the said auction process, the Companywas declared the "Preferred Bidder" for the aforesaidMining Lease bythe Directorate of Mines and Geology,Government of Rajasthan.
3. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on16th May, 2026, has recommended a final dividend of? 1.50 per equity share (15% on the face value of ?10
each) for the financial year ended 31 st March, 2026.The proposed final dividend is subject to the approvalofthe shareholders at the ensuing 50th Annual GeneralMeeting ("AGM").
Upon approval by the shareholders, the final dividendwill be paid to those members whose names appearin the Register of Members of the Company or in therecords of the Depositories as beneficial owners ofthe equity shares as on the Record Date, i.e., Friday,14th August, 2026.
Pursuant to the provisions ofthe Income-tax Act, 2025,dividends are taxable in the hands of the shareholders.
Accordingly, the Company shall deduct tax at source(TDS), as applicable, before making payment of thefinal dividend.
The Board has recommended the aforesaid dividendafter taking into consideration the Company's financialperformance, cash flows, future capital requirements,and other relevant financial and non-financial factors,in accordance with the Company's Dividend DistributionPolicy.
The Dividend Distribution Policy is available on thewebsite of the Company athttps://www.mangalamcement.com/pdf/policy/Dividend_distribution_policy.pdf
4. TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVE
The Directors have not proposed to transfer any amounttothe General Reserve.
5. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A")Report, prepared in accordance with Regulation 34(2)(e)
of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, is presented in aseparate section of this Annual Report and forms anintegral part hereof.
The MD&A Report, inter alia, provides a comprehensivereview ofthe industry structure and developments, themacroeconomic environment, the Company'soperational and financial performance, the state of itsbusiness affairs, key risks and concerns, risk mitigationmeasures, opportunities, outlook, and other significantdevelopments during the financial year under review.
6. WIND TURBINES
The Company owns 13 Wind Turbines with a totalcapacity of 13.65 MW. During the year, total generationfrom all the turbines together was 134.16 lakhs Kwh.
7. CAPTIVE THERMAL POWER PLANT
Your Company has a 35MW (17.5x2) of captiveThermal Power Capacity and during the year the totalgeneration was 1,441.48 lakhs Kwh from the CaptivePower Plant (CPP). It has also secured sufficient long¬term sourcing for its requirement of Thermal Coal forthe CPP.
8. WASTE HEAT RECOVERY PLANT
The Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) Power Plant of 11MW is running at its optimum capacity. This lowersthe power costs for the Company as well as, shall helpto lower the impact of any fuel and power cost rise infuture. The total generation from the Waste HeatRecovery Plant during the year was 791.52 lakhs Kwh.
9. SOLAR POWER
The Solar Panels of 0.50 MW installed at the AligarhUnit, as per the operational requirement, are fullyoperational and generated 5,66,105 units of electricityduring the Financial Year 2025-26. Additional, SolarCapacity of 1.80 MW is under installation at AligarhUnit and shall be completed by June, 2026, thus, totalinstalled solar capacity at the Ailgarh unit will be 2.30MW.
As part of its renewable energy strategy, the Companyexecuted a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) andacquired the requisite captive equity stake in SuryadeepRJ-1 Projects Private Limited for procurement of solarpower under the Captive Open Access framework.
Pursuanttothe arrangement, Suryadeep RJ-1 ProjectsPrivate Limited has developed a 15.17 MW (AC) / 22MW (DC) Solar Power Plant at Barmer District,Rajasthan, under the Group Captive Generationmechanism through an Open Access Solar Photovoltaic(PV) project on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis.
The solar power project is under commissioning andis expected to commence power supply under theShort Term Open Access ('STOA') mechanism byJune2026, subject to successful stabilisation and necessaryapprovals, supporting increased renewable energyusage, lower energy costs, and enhanced sustainability.
10. FINANCE
During the period under review, the Company has maderepayment/pre-payment of term loan of ? 7,247.34Lakhs to various banks.
During the period under review, the Company hasavailed various long-term and short-term credit facilities
from various bankers from time to time as required.
11. RISKMANAGEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions ofthe Companies Act, 2013and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company hasformulated a comprehensive Risk Management Policyto identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risks that mayimpact its business objectives. The Company hasidentified key business risks and implementedappropriate mitigation measures to effectively managesuch risks. A detailed discussion on the principal risksand the corresponding mitigation strategies formspart of the Management Discussion and Analysissection ofthisAnnual Report.
The Board of Directors has constituted a RiskManagement Committee to oversee theimplementation and effectiveness ofthe Company'srisk management framework. The composition of theCommittee and details ofthe meetings held duringthe financial year 2025-26 are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report, which forms an integral part ofthis Annual Report.
12. CREDITRATINGS
During the year under review, CARE Ratings Limited("CARE") has reaffirmed the existing rating for longterm bank facilities/instruments of the Company asCARE A Stable (Single A plus; outlook: stable).Further, CARE has also reaffirmed its rating forCompany's short term facilities as CAREA ;Stable/CARE A1 (AOneplus outlook: stable).Further, CARE has also reaffirmed its rating forCompany's commercial paper issuance as CARE A1 stable (A One plus; outlook: stable).
13. INSURANCE
Adequate insurance cover has been taken for theproperties ofthe Company including buildings, plantand machinery and inventories.
14. CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, there was no change inthe paid-up share capital ofthe Company.
15. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
In line with the principles of good corporate governance,to ensure the effective discharge of its roles andresponsibilities, and in compliance with the applicableprovisions of law, the Board of Directors has constitutedthe following Committees of the Board:
i) Audit Committee;
ii) Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
iii) Stakeholder's Relationship Committee;
iv) Risk Management Committee;
v) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;
vi) ShareTransferCommittee;and
vii) Investment Committee
viii) TCWG Committee
The details of the Committees along with theircomposition, number of meetings held during thefinancial year 2025-26, and attendance at the meetings,powers, terms of reference and other related mattersof the Committees are provided in detail in theCorporate Governance Report, which forms part ofAnnual Report.
16. NUMBEROFTHEBOARDMEETINGS
During the financial year 2025-26, the Board of Directorof the Company met Four (4) times i.e. 10th May 2025,8th August, 2025, 8th November, 2025 and6th February, 2026.
The intervening gap between the meetings was withinthe period prescribed underthe Companies Act, 2013and SEBI Listing Regulations. The Board meetings areconducted in due compliance with and following theprocedures prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013and rules framed thereunder, including SecretarialStandards and the Listing Regulations.
The detailed information on the meetings ofthe Boardis included in the report on Corporate Governance withwhich forms part ofAnnual Report.
17. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNELYour Board comprises an appropriate mix of Executiveand Non-Executive Directors possessing extensiveexperience and expertise across diverse fields,including corporate finance, strategic management,accounting, legal affairs, marketing, brand building,social initiatives, general management and businessstrategy. This diverse composition enablesthe Boardto provide effective leadership, strategic direction andsound governance to the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and the Articles of Association of theCompany, all Directors, other than the IndependentDirectors, are liable to retire by rotation and, beingeligible, offerthemselves for re-appointment.
(1) Appointment/Resignation/CessationBased on the recommendation ofthe Nomination andRemuneration Committee, the Board of Directors, byway of a Circular Resolution approved on 3rd May,2025, appointed Shri Ajit Cherian Kuruvilla (DIN:11087659) as a Non-Executive Independent Directorof the Company under the provisions of Sections 149,150 and 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, read withthe applicable provisions of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, for a term of five (5) consecutive yearscommencing from 3rd May, 2025 up to 2nd May, 2030,subject to the approval of the shareholders.Subsequently, the shareholders of the Companyapproved the appointment of Shri Ajit Cherian Kuruvillaas a Non-Executive Independent Director by passinga Special Resolution through Postal Ballot conductedin accordance with the provisions ofthe CompaniesAct, 2013, the rules made thereunder and the applicableMCA Circulars. The results ofthe Postal Ballot weredeclared on 21st July, 2025, confirming hisappointment for a term of five (5) consecutive yearswith effect from 3rd May, 2025.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(51) and Section203 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the followingofficials were the Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP")of the Company as on 31st March, 2026:
(i) Shri Anshuman Vikram Jalan, Chairman & Whole¬time Director
(ii) Shri Yaswant Mishra, Executive Director & CFO
(iii) Shri Pawan Kumar Thakur, Company SecretaryDuring the year, the Independent Directors of theCompany had no pecuniary relationship or transactionswith the Company, other than sitting fee to attend themeetings ofthe Board and its Committees.
(2) Retirement by rotation and subsequentre-appointment
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152(6)(c) of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Associationof the Company, Shri Gaurav Goel (DIN: 00076111),Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, being theDirector longest in office and liable to retire by rotation,will retire at the ensuing 50th Annual General Meeting("AGM"). Being eligible, he has offered himselffor re¬appointment.
Based on the recommendation ofthe Nomination andRemuneration Committee, the Board of Directors hasrecommended his re-appointment for the approval ofthe shareholders. His re-appointment as a Directorretiring by rotation at the 50th AGM shall not constitutea break in the continuity of his office as a Non-ExecutiveNon-Independent Director of the Company.
The requisite details of Shri Gaurav Goel, as requiredunder Regulation 36(3) ofthe SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 andSecretarial Standard on General Meetings (SS-2), areprovided in the Annexure to the Notice convening the50th Annual General Meeting.
(3) Directors and Officers Insurance (D&O)
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 25(10)of the Listing Regulations, the Company activelymaintains a Directors and Officers (D&O) LiabilityInsurance policy for all its Directors and Officers tomitigate the associated liabilities.
18. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS OF THECOMPANY
For the financial year 2025-26, all the IndependentDirectors ofthe Company have submitted declarationsconfirming that they meet the criteria of independenceprescribed under Section 149(6) read with Section149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation16(1 )(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI ListingRegulations"). They have also affirmed compliancewith the Code of Ethics and Business Principles of theCompany in accordance with Regulation 26(3) oftheSEBI Listing Regulations, as amended.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed thatthey are registered with the Indian Institute of CorporateAffairs (IICA), Manesar, in compliance with therequirements of Rule 6 ofthe Companies (Appointmentand Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
The terms and conditions of appointment of theIndependent Directors, including the Code forIndependent Directors, are available on the Company'swebsite at www.mangalamcement.com.
Further, pursuantto Section 164(2) ofthe CompaniesAct, 2013, all the Directors have furnished declarationsin Form DIR-8 confirming that they are not disqualifiedfrom being appointed or continuing as Directors oftheCompany.
In opinion of the Board, Independent Directors fulfilthe conditions specified in the Companies Act, 2013,read with Schedules and Rules issued thereunder aswell as under Listing Regulations and are independentfrom Management.
19. SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In terms of the requirements under Schedule IV of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25(3) of SEBI ListingRegulations, a separate meeting ofthe Independent Directorswas held on 27th March, 2026. The Independent Directors atthe meeting, inter-alia, reviewed the following:
• Performance of Non-Independent Directors and theBoard as a whole;
• Performance of the Chairman of the Company, takinginto account the views of Non-Executive IndependentDirectors; and
• Assessed the quality, quantity, and timeliness oftheflow of information between the Company managementand the Board that is necessary for the Board toeffectively and reasonably perform its duties.
20. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENTDIRECTORS
The details ofthe familiarization programme undertakenduring the year have been provided in the CorporateGovernance Report along with a weblinkthereof.
21. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Directors state that applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e.,SS-1 and SS-2 relating to Meeting ofthe Board of Directorsand General Meeting, respectively, have been duly followedbythe Company.
22. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according tothe information and explanations obtained by them, yourDirectors make the following statements in terms of Section134(3) (c) ofthe Companies Act, 2013:-
(i) that in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for theyear ended 31st March, 2026, the applicable accountingstandards have been followed and there are no materialdepartures from the same;
(ii) that the Directors have selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so asto give a true and fair view ofthe state of affairs oftheCompany at the end of the financial year and of theprofit of the Company for that period;
(iii) that the Directors have taken proper and sufficient careforthe maintenance of adequate accounting recordsin accordance with the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities;
(iv) that the Annual Accounts for the year ended 31 st March,2026, have been prepared on a going concern basis;
(v) that the Directors have laid down internal financialcontrols to be followed by the Company and that suchinternal financial controls are adequate and wereoperating effectively;
(vi) that the Directors have devised proper systems, toensure compliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws, and that such systems are adequate and operatingeffectively.
Based on the framework of Internal Financial Controls andcompliance systems established and maintained by theCompany, work performed by the Internal, Statutory, andSecretarial Auditors and external consultants, including auditof Internal Financial Controls over financial reporting by theStatutory Auditors and the reviews performed by theManagement and the relevant Board Committees, includingthe Audit Committee, the Board is of the opinion that theCompany's Internal Financial Controls are adequate andeffective during the financial year 2025-26.
The Directors have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the Provisions of all applicable secretarialstandards and that such systems are adequate and operatingeffectively'
23. PARTICULARS OF REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS , KEYMANAGERIAL PERSONNELAND EMPLOYEES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details asrequired under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013read with Rule 5(1) of Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 asamended from time to time are annexed and form a part ofthis Report. Particulars ofthe employee as required underSection 197(12) ofthe CompaniesAct,2013read with Rules5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, asamended, forms part ofthis Report.
However, in pursuance of Section 136(1) ofthe CompaniesAct, 2013, this report is being sent to the shareholders oftheCompany excluding the said remuneration. A statementshowing the names and other particulars of the employeesdrawing remuneration over the limits set out in the said Rulesforms part ofthis Report. The said information is availablefor inspection at the registered office ofthe Company duringworking hours up to the date ofthe Annual General Meeting.Any member interested in obtaining such information maywrite to the Company Secretary and the same will be furnishedon request.
24. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company has formulated a Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) Policy in accordance with the provisions of Section 135of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules madethereunder. The Policy provides the framework for undertakingCSR initiatives aimed at promoting social welfare,environmental sustainability and economic development, witha preference for local areas and the communities surroundingthe Company's manufacturing facilities.
During the Financial Year 2025-26, the Company's CSRobligation, being 2% of the average net profits of the precedingthree financial years, amounted to ?130.08 Lakhs. As theCompany had incurred excess CSR expenditure of ?6.38Lakhs during the Financial Year 2024-25, the said excessamount was set off in accordance with the applicableprovisions. Accordingly, the net CSR obligation for the FinancialYear 2025-26 stood at ?123.70 Lakhs.
During the year under review, the Company incurred CSRexpenditure aggregating ?225.92 Lakhs against the statutoryrequirement of ?123.70 Lakhs. Consequently,the Companyspent an excess amount of ?102.22 Lakhs during the FinancialYear 2025-26, which shall be eligible for set-off against CSRobligations of the succeeding financial years, in accordancewith the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)Rules, 2014.
Pursuant to Section 135(4) ofthe CompaniesAct, 2013 readwith Rule 8 ofthe Companies (Corporate Social ResponsibilityPolicy) Rules, 2014, the Annual Report on CSR activities,containing the prescribed particulars, is annexed to this Board'sReport and forms an integral part of the Annual Report.
The Composition of the Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee (CSR) is as under:
Name of the Member
Category
Shri Anshuman Vikram Jalan
Executive Director
(DIN: 01455782)
Promoter
Shri Anand Daga
Non-Executive
(DIN: 00897988)
Independent Director
Shri Gaurav Goel
Non-Executive Non
(DIN: 00076111)
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy as approvedby the Board is uploaded on the Company's website at theweb link: https://www.mangalamcement.com/pdf/Corporate-Social-Responsibility(CSR)Policy.pdf
25. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OFWOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
Your Company is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive,respectful, and supportive workplace where its core valuesare reflected through appropriate conduct and behaviour. Apositive work environment and an enriching employeeexperience remain integral to the Company's organizationalculture.
The Company is committed to providing a workplace that isfree from discrimination, harassment, and intimidation,including sexual harassment, and ensures equal opportunityand dignity for all employees. It regularly sensitizes employeeson the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women atWorkplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013("POSH Act"), and promotes awareness regarding conductthat may constitute sexual harassment. The Company hasalso established a robust mechanism to enable employeesto report concerns and seek prompt and effective redressalof complaints in accordance with the provisions of the POSHAct.
In compliance with the provisions of Section 4 of the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibitionand Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has constituted anInternal Complaints Committee ("ICC") to address and redresscomplaints relating to sexual harassment at the workplace.
During the financial year 2025-26, no complaint of sexualharassment was received by the Internal ComplaintsCommittee.
Your Company has a Policy on "Prevention of SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace" and matters connectedtherewith or incidental thereto covering all the aspects ascontained under "The Sexual Harassment of Women atWorkplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013".The said Policyofthe Company is available on the Company'swebsite, at the web link: https://www.mangalamcement.com/pdf/Policy-Sexual-Harassment-Policy.pdf
26. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDITOR'S REPORT
The Financial Statements of the Company for the financialyearended March 31,2026 have been prepared in accordance
with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended("SEBI Listing Regulations"), and the applicable IndianAccounting Standards (Ind AS) prescribed under Section 133of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the rules madethereunder and other applicable statutory provisions.
The Audited Financial Statements, together with theIndependent Auditors' Report thereon, form an integral partofthis Annual Report.
27. STATUTORY AUDITOR'S AND THEIR REPORT
M/s. Singhi & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm RegistrationNo. 302049E), were appointed as the Statutory Auditors ofthe Company for a second term of five consecutive years atthe 46th Annual General Meeting ("AGM") ofthe Company.Their present term of office shall conclude at the ensuing51stAGM.
The Company has received the requisite written consent anda certificate confirming their eligibility for appointment asStatutory Auditors in accordance with the provisions ofSections 139 and 141 ofthe CompaniesAct, 2013("the Act"),read with the rules made thereunder. The Statutory Auditorshave also confirmed that they hold a valid Peer ReviewCertificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Instituteof Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), as required underthe Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended("SEBI Listing Regulations").
The Independent Auditors' Report issued by M/s. Singhi &Co., Chartered Accountants, on the Standalone FinancialStatements of the Company for the financial year ended March31, 2026 forms an integral part of this Annual Report. TheReport does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverseremark, or disclaimer of opinion. The Notes to the FinancialStatements referred to in the Auditors' Report are self¬explanatory and, therefore, do not call for any further commentsby the Board.
Further, during the financial year under review, the StatutoryAuditors have not reported any fraud under Section 143(12)of the Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, no disclosure isrequired under Section 134(3)(ca) of the Act.
28. COST AUDITOR AND COST AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit)Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors, on the recommendationof the Audit Committee, has appointed M/s. J. K. Kabra & Co.,Cost Accountants, New Delhi, as the Cost Auditors of theCompany to conduct the audit of the cost records of theCompany for the financial year 2026-27.
In accordance withthe provisions ofthe CompaniesAct,2013and the Rules made thereunder, the remuneration payable tothe Cost Auditors is subject to ratification by the shareholders.Accordingly, a resolution seeking ratification of theirremuneration forms part ofthe Notice convening the ensuingAnnual General Meeting.
The Company has maintained the requisite cost records asspecified under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, readwith the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, in
respect of its manufacturing activities.
The CostAudit Report forthe financial year 2024-25 was filedwith the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on September 2,2025,within the prescribed timelines. The Cost Audit Report did notcontain any qualification, reservation, or adverse remark.
29. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR AND THEIR REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, read with the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 andRegulation 24Aofthe Securities and Exchange Board of India(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, as amended ("SEBI Listing Regulations"), theshareholders of the Company, on the recommendation of theBoard of Directors, approved the appointment of M/s. Pinchaa& Co., Company Secretaries (Firm's UCN: P2016RJ051800and Peer Review Certificate No. 832/2020), as the SecretarialAuditors of the Company for a term of five consecutivefinancial years, from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30, at the 49thAnnual General Meeting held on Friday, 22nd August, 2025.
Accordingly, the said appointment continues to remain validfor the financial year 2026-27 and no fresh appointment isrequired. The Company has received the requisite consentand confirmation from M/s. Pinchaa & Co. regarding theireligibility and willingness to continue as the Secretarial Auditorsofthe Company forthe financial year 2026-27 in accordancewith the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and the Rules made thereunder.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended31st March, 2026 is annexed to this Report and forms anintegral part hereof. The Report is self-explanatory and doesnot contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark, ordisclaimer requiring any explanation or comments from theBoard.
Further, during the financial year under review, the SecretarialAuditor did not report any fraud under Section 143(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013. Accordingly, no disclosure is requiredunder Section 134(3)(ca) oftheCompanies Act, 2013.
The Secretarial Auditor has also issued the Annual SecretarialCompliance Report for the financial year 2025-26 pursuantto Regulation 24A ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations, which hasbeen duly submitted to the Stock Exchanges within theprescribed timeline
30. QUALIFICATION, RESERVATION, OR ADVERSEREMARK IN THE AUDIT REPORTS
There is no qualification, reservation, or adverse remark madeby the Statutory and Secretarial Auditors in their Audit Reportsissued bythem.
31. LOANS, GUARANTEES, SECURITY AND INVESTMENT
During the financial year under review, the Company has madeinvestments and, wherever required, provided loans,guarantees and securities in compliance with the provisionsof Section 186 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and after obtainingthe requisite approvals.
The particulars of the loans, guarantees, securities andinvestments covered under the provisions of Section 186 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 are disclosed in the Notes forming
part ofthe Standalone Financial Statements.
32. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACT OR ARRANGEMENTWITH RELATED PARTIES
All Related Party Transactions entered into by the Companyduring the financial year were in the ordinary course of businessand on an arm's length basis.
During the year under review, the Company did not enter intoany Related PartyTransaction that was material in terms ofthe Company's Policy on Materiality of Related PartyTransactions or the provisions of Regulation 23 of theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended("SEBI Listing Regulations"). Accordingly, no shareholderapproval was required for any Related Party Transactionduring the year.
Further, no contract or arrangement with related parties fallingwithin the scope of Section 188(1) of the Companies Act,2013was entered into during the financial yearthat requireddisclosure in Form AOC-2 pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules,2014.Accordingly,thedisclosurein FormAOC-2 is not applicable.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the AuditCommittee for its prior approval. The Audit Committee alsogrants omnibus approval for Related Party Transactions ofa repetitive nature, in accordance with the applicable provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Company has formulated a Policy on Related PartyTransactions in compliance with the provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013and the SEBI Listing Regulations. Duringthe year under review, the Policy was revised to align it withthe amendments made to the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The said Policy is available on the Company's website:https://www.mangalamcement.com/pdf/policy/Related-Party-Transaction-Policy_15042025.pdf
33. PARTICULARS OF LOANS/ ADVANCES/ INVESTMENTS ASREQUIRED UNDER SCHEDULE V OF SEBI LISTINGREGULATIONS
The details ofthe related party disclosures with respect toloans/advances/ investments at the year-end, and themaximum outstanding amount thereof during the year asrequired under Part A of Schedule V of SEBI Listing Regulationshave been provided in the Notes to the Financial Statementsofthe Company.
Further, in terms of Securities and Exchange Board of India(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)(Amendment) Regulations, 2018, the transactions withperson/entity belonging to the promoter/ promoter groupholding 10% or more shareholding in the Company are asunder:
Name of theEntity
% Holdingin theCompany
Amount(Rs. InLakhs)
Nature ofTransaction
Vidula
16.68%
240.72
Rent Paid
Consultancy
1.20
Rent Income
Services
Limited
34. ANNUAL RETURN
As required under section 92(3) ofthe Companies Act, 2013read with the Companies (Management And Administration)Rules, 2014as amended from timetotime,theAnnual Returnof the Company as on 31st March, 2026, is available on theCompany's website, at https://www.mangalamcement.com/others.php.
35. DISCLOSURES WITH RESPECT TO DEMAT SUSPENSEACCOUNT/ UNCLAIMED SUSPENSE ACCOUNT
The relevant details in this regard have been provided in theCorporate Governance Report annexed and forms an integralpart ofthis Report.
36. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE DIRECTORS AND SENIORMANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
The Code of Conduct for the Directors and Senior ManagementPersonnel has been posted on the Company's website,www.mangalamcement.com.
The Chairman & Whole-time Director of the Company hasgiven a declaration that all the Directors and SeniorManagement Personnel concerned, affirmed compliance withthe Code of Conduct with reference to the year ended31st March, 2026, and a declaration is attached with theAnnual Report.
37. CEO/CFO CERTIFICATION
Pursuantto Regulation 17(8) read with Part B ofSchedule IIofthe SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), the Chairman &Whole-time Director and the Chief Financial Officer oftheCompany are required to furnish an annual compliancecertificate to the Board of Directors relating to the financialstatements, internal controls over financial reporting and othermatters specified therein.
The requisite certificate for the financial year 2025-26, dulysigned by the Chairman & Whole-time Director and the ChiefFinancial Officer, forms part of this Annual Report.
Further, in accordance with Regulation 33(2) ofthe ListingRegulations, the Chairman & Whole-time Director and theChief Financial Officer also provide the requisite quarterlycertification to the Board with respect to the financial resultsbefore the same are approved and submitted to the StockExchanges.
38. NODAL OFFICER
Shri Pawan Kumar Thakur, Company Secretary, is the NodalOfficer of the Company under the provisions of IEPF. Thedetails ofthe Nodal Officer are available on the Company'swebsite www.mangalamcement.com.
39. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION,FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information required pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) ofthe Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8(3) ofthe Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to conservation of energy,technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgois annexed and forms an integral part of this Report.
40. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended ("SEBI Listing
Regulations"), a separate Report on Corporate Governancefor the financial year 2025-26 forms an integral part of thisAnnual Report. The requisite certificate from M/s. Singhi &Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of theCompany, confirming compliance with the conditions ofCorporate Governance as stipulated under the SEBI ListingRegulations, forms part ofthe Corporate Governance Report.
Further, the certificate issued by M/s. Pinchaa & Co., CompanySecretaries, Secretarial Auditors ofthe Company, certifyingthat none ofthe Directors ofthe Company has been debarredor disqualified from being appointed or continuing as a directorby the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the Ministryof Corporate Affairs, or any other statutory or regulatoryauthority, also forms part ofthe Corporate Governance Report.
41. COMPOSITION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
In line with the provisions of Section 177(8) of the CompaniesAct. 2013. the composition of Audit Committee is as below:
Name of the Members
Smt. Himalyani Gupta
(DIN: 00607140)
Independent DirectorChairman
Shri Arun Chawla
(DIN: 10520552)
Independent DirectorMember
The recommendations of Audit Committee as and when madeto Board, have been accepted by it.
42. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY AND VIGIL MECHANISM
In compliance with the provisions of section 177 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the ListingRegulations, as amended from time to time, the Companyhas in place the Whistle Blower Policy and vigil mechanismfor Directors, employees and other stakeholders whichprovides a platform to them for raising their voice about anybreach of code of conduct, financial irregularities, illegal orunethical practices, unethical behaviour, actual or suspectedfraud. Adequate safeguards are provided against victimizationto those who use such mechanism and direct access to theChairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate cases isprovided. The Policy ensure that strict confidentiality ismaintained whilst dealing with concerns and also that nodiscrimination is made against any person. The Whistle BlowerPolicy and Vigil Mechanism may be accessed on theCompany's website at https://www.mangalamcement.com/pdf/policy/WISTLE-BLOWER-POLICY_Final.pdf
43. ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD PERFORMANCE ANDPERFORMANCE OF ITS COMMITTEES AND OF DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 andthe SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors carried out an annualperformance evaluation of (i) the Board as a whole; (ii) theIndividual Directors; (iii) the Chairman of the Board; and (iv)the Committees ofthe Board forthe Financial Year 2025-26.
The performance of the Board was evaluated on variousparameters, including, inter alia, its composition and structure,effectiveness of Board processes, quality and timeliness ofinformation, conduct of Board meetings, discharge of itsresponsibilities, strategic oversight and overall governance.
The performance ofthe Committees wasevaluated, inter alia,on the basis of the discharge of their respective roles andresponsibilities, adequacyoftheircomposition, effectivenessof deliberations, quality of recommendations and the conductof Committee meetings.
The performance ofthe Individual Directors was evaluatedtaking into consideration various factors, including theirattendance and meaningful participation in Board andCommittee meetings, contribution to strategic discussionsand decision-making, professional expertise, independenceof judgment and guidance and support provided to theManagement beyond Board and Committee meetings.
The Independent Directors, at their separate meeting, evaluatedthe performance ofthe Non-Independent Directors,the Boardas a whole and the Chairman ofthe Board. The Nominationand Remuneration Committee also carried out an evaluationof the performance of each Director, the Board and itsCommittees, and the Board considered the outcome of suchevaluation. The performance of the Independent Directorswas evaluated by the entire Board, excluding the Directorbeing evaluated.
The evaluation was conducted through a structured processin accordance with the criteria laid down in the Nominationand Remuneration Policy. The feedback received from theDirectors was deliberated upon by the Board, taking intoconsideration the views expressed during the evaluationprocess.
Based on the outcome of the evaluation, the Board noted withsatisfaction that it and its Committees continue to functioneffectively and efficiently, and that the Directors have madevaluable contributions towards the Company's governance,strategic direction and overall performance.
44. KEY PARAMETERS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS& KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has formulateda comprehensive Nomination and Remuneration Policygoverning the appointment, remuneration and evaluation ofDirectors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and SeniorManagement Personnel. The Policy is designed to attract,motivate and retain high-calibre talent and to ensure thatremuneration is fair, competitive and aligned with theCompany's long-term objectives.
The Policy applies to the Directors, KMPs, Senior ManagementPersonnel and other employees of the Company. TheCompany's remuneration philosophy is aimed at attractingand retaining the best talent in the industry through a balancedand competitive compensation framework.
The remuneration payable to the Executive Directors, KMPsand Senior Management Personnel is recommended by theNomination and Remuneration Committee after considering,inter alia, the individual's qualifications, experience,responsibilities, performance, industry benchmarks and theCompany's remuneration structure. The overall remunerationcomprises fixed components, including salary, allowances
and perquisites, and variable components, such asperformance-linked incentives and/or commission, whereverapplicable.
The remuneration payable to the Non-Executive Directors,including commission, if any, is determined bythe Board ofDirectors based on the recommendation ofthe Nominationand Remuneration Committee, in accordance with theprovisions ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and within the limitsapproved bythe shareholders.
45. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy ofthe Companyinter-alia lays down the constitution and role ofthe Nominationand Remuneration Committee and providethe frameworkforappointment, resignation, remuneration and evaluation ofDirectors, Key Managerial Personnel and senior management.The policy has been framed with the objective:-
(a) to formulate the criteria for determining qualifications,competencies, positive attributes and independence forappointment of Directors of the Company;
(b) to ensure that appointment of directors, key managerialpersonnel and senior managerial personnel and their removalsare in compliance with the applicable provisions ofthe Actand the Listing Regulations.
(c) to set out criteria for the evaluation of performance andremuneration of directors, key managerial personnel andsenior managerial personnel;
(d) to recommend policy relating to the remuneration of Directors,KMPs and Senior Management Personnel to the Board ofDirectors to ensure:
(i) The level and composition of remuneration is reasonableand sufficient to attract, retain and motivate directorsand employees to effectively and qualitatively dischargetheir responsibilities;
(ii) Relationship of remuneration to performance is clearand meets appropriate performance benchmarks;
(iii) Align the growth of the Company and development ofemployees and accelerate the performance;
(iv) to adopt best practices to attract and retain talent bythe Company; and
(e) to ensure diversity of the Board of the Company.
The policy specifies the manner of effective evaluation ofperformance of Board, its Committees and individual Directorsto be carried out either by the Board, by the Nomination andRemuneration Committee or by an independent externalagency and review its implementation and compliance. TheNomination and Remuneration policy of the Company can beaccessed at https://www.mangalamcement.com/pdf/policy/Nomination-&-Remuneration-Policy_F.pdf
46. ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has established adequate internal financialcontrol systems commensurate with the size, scale andcomplexity of its operations. These controls are designed toensure the orderly and efficient conduct of business,safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of fraudsand errors, accuracy and completeness of accounting records,timely preparation of reliable financial information, operationalefficiency, and compliance with applicable statutory andregulatory requirements.
The effectiveness of the internal control framework issupported by a risk-based internal audit function carried outby an independent firm of Chartered Accountants inaccordance with an Audit Committee-approved annual auditplan. The internal auditors periodically review key businessprocesses and internal controls and submit their reports tothe Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee regularly reviews the internal auditfindings, evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of theinternal financial control systems, monitors the implementationof corrective actions, and provides guidance to strengthenthe overall control environment, wherever necessary.
Based on the reviews carried out during the year, the Boardis ofthe opinion that the Company's internal financial controlsover financial reporting were adequate and operatingeffectively as at 31st March, 2026.
47. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITYREPORTING
The Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)as stipulated under Regulation 34(2)(f) ofthe SEBI (ListingObligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015,describing the initiatives taken by the Company fromenvironment, social and governance perspective forms partofthe Annual Report.
A separate section of Business Responsibility & SustainabilityReporting forms part ofthisAnnual Report as required under.
48. TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTIONFUND
The Company hastransferred a sum of? 1,30,185.50 (RupeesOne lakh Thirty Thousand One Hundred Eighty Five and FiftyPaise only) during the financial year 2025-26 to the InvestorEducation and Protection Fund established by the CentralGovernment in compliance with section 125 of the CompaniesAct, 2013. The said amount represents unclaimed dividendswhich were lying with the Company for a period of 7 yearsfrom their respective due dates of payment.
Further, in terms of Section 125(6) of the Companies Act,2013read with Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules,2016 (as amended from time to time), the Company hastransferred 6,255 (SixThousand Two Hundred Fifty Five Only)equity shares in respect of which dividends have remainedunclaimed for a period of seven consecutive years to the IEPFAccount established by the Central Government.
49. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTINGAFTER THE CLOSE OF FINANCIAL YEAR
There has been no material changes and commitments whichhave occurred afterthe close ofthe financial yeartill the dateofthis Report, affecting the financial position ofthe Company.
50. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THEREGULATORS OR COURTS IMPACTING THE GOINGCONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS INFUTURE
No significant and material orders have been passed by theRegulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impact thegoing concern status ofthe Company and its future operations.
51. SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURECOMPANIES
Your Company does not have any Subsidiary, Associates andJointVenture Company.
Your Company holds 33.16% in Suryadeep RJ1 Projects PrivateLimited, ('Investee'). However, Company does not exercisesignificant influence or control on decisions ofthe investees.Hence, it is not being construed as Associate Company. Thisinvestment is included in "Note 7 - Financial Assets Investment"under investment measured at fair value through Profit & Lossin the Financial Statements.
52. CHANGES IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year under review, there was no changes in thenature of business.
53. REPORTING OF FRAUD BY THE AUDITORS
No fraud has been reported by the Auditors under Section143(12) of the Act. Therefore, no further disclosures arerequired underSection 134(3)(ca) oftheAct.
54. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
Your Company has neither invited nor accepted any depositsfrom the public within the meaning of section 2(31) and 74of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014during the year and assuch, no amount of principal or interest on deposit wasoutstanding as ofthe balance sheet date.
55. AWARDS
Your Directors are pleased to inform you that your Companyhas received the following awards during the year 2025-2026:
36th Mines Environment & Mineral Conservation Week 2025¬2026
Your Company's Morak Limestone Mine was honoured withthe following awards at the Prize Distribution Ceremony ofthe 36th Mines Environment & Mineral Conservation Week2025-26, held at Jodhpur on 17th January, 2026 under theaegis of the Indian Bureau of Mines. These awards wereconferred in recognition ofthe Mine's outstanding performanceand sustained efforts towards environmental protection,mineral conservation and adoption of sustainable miningpractices:-
Position
Overall Performance
Second prize
Reclamation and Rehabilitation
First prize
Systematic and Scientific Development
Afforestation
Your Company's Gagrana Limestone Mine was honoured withthe following awards at the Prize Distribution Ceremony ofthe 36th Mines Environment & Mineral Conservation Week2025-26, held at Jodhpur on 17th January, 2026 under theaegis of the Indian Bureau of Mines. These awards wereconferred in recognition ofthe Mine's exemplary performancein environmental management, mineral conservation andadoption of sustainable mining practices:
Publicity and Propaganda
Waste Dump Management
Second Prize
38th Mines Safety Week 2025-26
Your Company's Gagrana Limestone Mine was honouredwith the following award at the Final Day Function of the 38th
Mines Safety Week 2025-26, held at Bikaner on 16th December,2025 under the aegis of the Directorate General of MinesSafety. The award was conferred in recognition ofthe Mine'scommendable performance in mine safety, occupationalhealth and implementation ofsafe mining practices:
Transport Roads & Dust Suppression
Second
39TH MINES SAFETYWEEK-2025-2026
Your Company's Morak Limestone Mine was honoured withthe following awards at the Prize Distribution Ceremony ofthe 39th Mines Safety Week 2025-26, held at Bikaner on 16thDecember, 2025 under the aegis ofthe Directorate Generalof Mines Safety. These awards were conferred in recognitionof the Mine's outstanding performance in mine safety,occupational health and adoption of safe mining practices:
Publicity, Propaganda and House keeping
First
Mine Plans and Records
40TH MINES SAFETY WEEK 2026-27
Your Company was also honoured with the Running Trophyand Flag for successfully hosting the 40th Mines Safety Week2026-27. This recognition reflects the Company's unwaveringcommitment to maintaining the highest standards of minesafety, occupational health and employee welfare, whilefostering a strong culture of safe and sustainable miningpractices.
FIVE STAR RATING AWARD:
The Company's Morak Limestone Mine was honoured withthe prestigious Five Star Rating Award for the year 2023-24at a ceremony held on 7th July, 2025 at the RajasthanInternational Centre, Jaipur. The award was presented byShri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon'ble Minister of Coal and Mines,Govt. of India in recognition of the Mine's exemplarycommitment to sustainable mining practices, environmentalstewardship, scientific mining operations and the higheststandards of safety.
56. GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is requiredin respect of the following matters as there were no such
transactions during the year under review:
1) Issue of Equity Shares with differential rights as todividend, voting or otherwise;
2) Issue of Equity Shares (including Sweat Equity Shares)to employees of your Company, under any scheme;
3) Your Company has not resorted to any buy back of itsEquity Shares during the year under review;
4) Revision in Financial Statements of the Company- Notapplicable
5) Chairman & Whole-time Director of your Companyreceived any remuneration or commission during theyear, from any of its subsidiaries; Not applicable
6) Any one time settlement with any Bank or FinancialInstitution requiring disclosures under applicableprovisions- Not Applicable
7) The details of difference between amount of thevaluation done at the time of one-time settlement andthe valuation done while taking loan from the Banks orFinancial Institutions along with the reasons thereof -Not Applicable; and
8) The details of application made or any proceedingpending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016 (31 of 2016) during the year along with their statusas at the end of the financial year- Not Applicable
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Board of Directors wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to variousstakeholders, who have contributed significantly during the pastyear. We acknowledge the dedicated efforts of our executives, staffand workers. Their tireless commitment ensure our continuedsuccess.
Your Directors wish to convey their gratitude and place on recordtheir appreciation for all the employees at all levels for their hardwork, solidarity, cooperation and dedication during the year.
Your Directors also thank to customers, shareholders, vendors,bankers, business associates, regulatory and government authoritiesfor their continued support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Anshuman Vikram Jalan, Chairman, (DIN: 01455782), Place: KolkataHimalyani Gupta, Director, (DIN: 00607140), Place: New DelhiDate : 16th May,2026 Yaswant Mishra, Executive Director & CFO, (DIN: 00305109), Place: Kolkata