Your Directors hereby present the 76th Board’s Report on the business, operations and state of affairs of the Company together with theaudited financial statements for the year ended March 31,2025:
Particulars
Consolidated
Standalone
2024-25
2023-24
Total Income
52,596.24 ^
46,330.16
52,162.07 H
45,210.28
Revenue from operations
50,933.59
45,441.08
50,076.45
44,120.39
Total Operating Expenses
43,601.69
38,538.14
43,163.87
37,919.33
Operating EBITDA
7,331.90
6,902.94
6,912.58
6,201.06
Depreciation and amortization expense
997.86
976.14
992.50
971.30
Finance Cost
3,224.18
3,620.94
3,187.84
3,567.88
Exceptional Item
1,515.80
(856.18)
1,417.95
(1,034.28)
Profit / (Loss) before tax
3,256.71
4,051.12
3,399.91
3,786.05
Tax expenses
895.12
1,035.11
777.81
930.09
Share in profit / (loss) in associates (net)
116.93
6.09
-
Net Profit / (Loss) after tax from continuing operations
2,478.52
3,022.10
2,622.1
2,855.96
Net Profit / (Loss) after tax from Discontinuing operations
(119.73)
Other Comprehensive Income (Net)
0.66
(56.90)
(27.18)
25.84
Total comprehensive income for the year
2,479.18
2,845.47
2,594.92
2,881.80
Non controlling interest
57.44
204.47
Net Profit for owners
2,421.74
2,641.00
Earnings per equity shares ' (face value ' 1 each)
- Basic
2.88 J
3.64
3.12 ^
3.69
- Diluted
2.88 |
3.54
3.09 |
3.59
The Consolidated total income for FY 2025 stood at ' 52,596.24million as against '46,330.16 million for the previous year. The Netprofit for the year ended March 31, 2025 was at ' 2,421.74 millionas against Net profit of ' 2,641.00 million for the previous year.
On Standalone basis, the total income for FY 2025 stood at' 52,162.07 million as against ' 45,210.28 million for the previousyear. The Net Profit for the year ended March 31, 2025 was at' 2,622.1 million as against Net profit of ' 2,881.80 million for theprevious year.
The Directors have not recommended payment of dividend for thefinancial year 2024-25, as the profits are expected to be reinvestedin business for future growth.
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations
& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“the ListingRegulations”), the Dividend Distribution Policy is available on thewebsite of the Company at the link: https://tinvurl.com /54cvkwz9
During the year under review, 7,07,58,889 equity shares of facevalue ' 1 each were allotted to Qualified Institutional Buyers at anissue price of ' 56.53 each, aggregating to ' 4,000 million.
Consequently, as at March 31,2025, the total paid up share capitalof the Company stood at ' 84,43,76,117 divided into 84,43,76,117equity shares of ' 1 each.
Information on the operational and financial performance, amongothers, is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report,forming part of the Annual Report and is in accordance with theListing Regulations.
On standalone basis, the total borrowings stood at ' 14,905.96million as on March 31,2025 as against ' 17,321.61 million as onMarch 31,2024.
As on March 31,2025, the Company has 53 subsidiaries (includingHRPL and EDPL).
Hera Realcon Private Limited (“HRPL") and Energy Design PrivateLimited (“EDPL"), the wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company,being non-operative, have made an application to Registrar, Centrefor Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE) for striking offtheir respective names from Registrar of Companies. HRPL wasstruck off vide order of C-PACE dated May 8, 2025. Applicationfiled for EDPL is under process for approval.
During FY 2025, the Company has incorporated Wholly OwnedSubsidiary namely Pel Nirmana Private Limited(“PNPL") in Nepalfor carrying on construction business in Nepal. The operations inPNPL are yet to commence.
Highlights of performance of key subsidiaries/Associates:
Dirang Energy Private Limited (Dirang), is a Special PurposeCompany for development of 144MW Gongri Hydroelectric PowerProject in West Kameng District in Arunachal Pradesh. Due todelays in implementation of the project, in accordance withthe terms of the Memorandum of Agreement and amendmentthereof, the Company has started the Arbitration proceedings inthe matter against the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. TheCompany is exploring the opportunity to review the project and indiscussion with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
Patel KNR Infrastructures Ltd and Patel KNR Heavy InfrastructuresLimited continue to hold the assets of Road Projects. TheCompany holds substantial stake in these road project companies.Both the NHAI annuity projects are under operation and therespective companies are receiving the annuity on semi-annualbasis. The respective Companies are maintaining the assets as perthe contract conditions.
PBSR Developers Private Limited, is developing the projectconsisting two residential towers (each tower having 20 floors)comprising of residential units of 2 BHK, 2.5 BHK and 3 BHK andone tower of serviced apartments (19 floors). The residential towershave 12 flats per floor and service apartment block have 11 unitsper floor. PBSR has applied for the Occupation Certificate (OC)for Smondo Gachibowli project to Greater Hyderabad MunicipalCorporation (GHMC) and started handing over of the flats tobuyers, by end of March 2024 the Company has already handedover about 75% apartments out of the total sold apartments.
The Company’s Mauritius subsidiary Les Salines DevelopmentLtd (“LSDL") had lease Agreement for development of 24.6215hectares of land for residential, commercial, leisure and shoppingetc with Government of Mauritius (GOM) for a period of 99years. In February 2015, suddenly GOM had terminated the leasewithout assigning any reason. After termination of the project,the Company had issued a notice of arbitration to GOM forexpropriation of investment under bilateral treaty between Indiaand Mauritius for promotion and protection of investment inboth countries. The Arbitration process has been completed andthe company has received the final award from Government ofMauritius and amounting to ' 2,179.12 million (net proceeds).
The salient features of the financial statement of each of thesubsidiaries and the associates as required under the CompaniesAct, 2013 is provided in Annexure I of the Boards’ Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financialstatements of the Company, consolidated financial statementsalong with relevant documents and separate audited financialstatements in respect of the subsidiaries are available on thewebsite of the Company at www.pateleng.com.
In terms of the Listing Regulations, the Company has formulateda policy for determining ‘material’ subsidiaries and the same hasbeen disclosed on Company’s website at the following link: https://tinyurl.com /yc22y5x4
The members may note that the Company is engaged in providinginfrastructural facilities and hence, as per Section 186(11) ofCompanies Act, 2013, nothing in Section 186 shall apply to theCompany except sub-section (1) of Section 186. Accordingly, aseparate disclosure has not been given in the financial statementsas required under Section 186(4) with regard to particulars of loangiven, investment made or guarantee given or security providedand the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security isproposed to be utilized by the recipient of the loan or guarantee orsecurity.
All contracts/arrangement/transactions entered into by theCompany during FY 25 with related parties were in compliancewith the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and theListing Regulations.
All related party transactions entered into during FY 25 were onan arm’s length basis and in the ordinary course of business ofthe Company under the Act and not material under the ListingRegulations. None of the transactions required members’ priorapproval under the Act or the Listing Regulations.
Details of transactions with related parties during FY 25 areprovided in the notes to the financial statements. There wereno transactions requiring disclosure under section 134(3) of theCompanies Act, 2013. Hence, the prescribed Form AOC-2 does notform a part of this report.
In accordance with the provisions of the Listing Regulations, theCompany has formulated the Related Party Transactions policyand the same is uploaded on Company’s website at the link:https://tinvurl.com/2769n9v
The Board appointed Dr. Emandi Sankara Rao (DIN: 05184747)as an Independent Director for a period of 3 years effectivefrom August 13, 2024 and the same was approved bymembers of the Company at Annual General Meeting (“AGM")dated September 13, 2024.
Mr. Kuppusubramanian Ramasubramanian (DIN: 01623890),ceased to be an Independent Director of the Companyeffective from the closure of business hours on September19, 2024 on account of completion of his second and final
term as an Independent Director. The Board expresseddeep appreciation and gratitude to him for his extensivecontribution and stewardship.
The necessary declarations with respect to independencehave been received from all the Independent Directors of theCompany and that the Independent Directors have compliedwith the Code for Independent Directors prescribed inSchedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013. Further, Boardconfirms compliance with the Code of Conduct for Directorsand senior management personnel as formulated by theCompany.
During the year under review, the following changes in thecomposition of Executive/Non-Executive Directors/KMPstook place:
Mr. Tirth Nath Singh (DIN: 08760833) resigned as Whole TimeDirector of Company effective from May 3, 2024.
*Mr. Kishan Lal Daga (DIN: 00083103) was appointed asan Additional and Whole Time Director on the Board ofCompany for a period of 3 years effective from June 15, 2024.
*Mr. Dimitrius D‘Mello was appointed as Additional andWhole Time Director on the Board of Company for a period of3 years effective from August 13, 2024.
Due to sudden and untimely demise of Mr. Rupen Patel(DIN: 00029583), he ceased to be Promoter, Chairman &Managing Director effective from July 5, 2024. In response tothis tragic loss, the following appointments were made forseamless functioning of the Company:
a. *Ms. Janky Patel (DIN: 00032464) was appointed asan Additional/Non-Executive Director, designated as“Chairperson” on the Board of the Company effectivefrom July 6, 2024.
b. *Ms. Kavita Shirvaikar (DIN: 07737376), Whole TimeDirector & CFO of the Company was re-designated asActing Managing Director of the Company effectivefrom July 6, 2024 as an ad hoc arrangement. She wasthen re-designated as Managing Director effective fromAugust 13, 2024 to March 31,2027.
c. Mr. Rahul Agarwal was appointed as Acting ChiefFinancial Officer of the Company effective fromJuly 6, 2024 as an ad hoc arrangement. He was thenappointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Companyeffective from November 13, 2024.
*These appointments were approved by members at theAGM of Company held on September 13, 2024.
The Board expresses their deep condolences at the untimelydemise of late Mr. Rupen Patel. His visionary leadership andunwavering commitment have been the cornerstone of theCompany’s success and the Company remains committedhonoring Mr. Rupen Patel’s legacy and ensuring the continuedsuccess of the Company he so passionately led.
Mr. Kishan Lal Daga (DIN: 00083103)- Whole Time Directorof the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re¬appointment.
Some of the KMPs of the Company are also the Directors/KMPs of the subsidiaries.
During the year ended March 31, 2025, the Board met 5 times. Themeeting of the Board of Directors of the Company was held onMay 18, 2024, July 6, 2024, August 13, 2024, November 13, 2024and February 12, 2025.
The Company has formulated a Nomination and RemunerationPolicy pursuant Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and theListing Regulations. The salient features of the Policy are enclosedas Annexure II to the Boards’ Report.
Based on Boards’ Evaluation Policy, the performance of the Boardof Directors, its Committees, Chairman/Chairperson, ExecutiveDirectors, Non-Executive and Independent Directors wereevaluated pursuant to the Provisions of Companies Act, 2013 andthe Listing Regulations.
A separate meeting of independent Directors was held on February12, 2025 during the year under review wherein, the IndependentDirectors evaluated the performance of the non-independentdirectors, the Board as a whole and the Chairperson of theCompany.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controlwith reference to financial statement. The Company ensuresoperational efficiency, protection and conservation of resources,accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with laws andregulations. The internal control system is supported by an internalaudit process.
Pursuant to SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements)(Second Amendment) Regulations, 2021, the Risk ManagementCommittee was reconstituted to frame, implement and monitorthe risk management policy for the Company. The Committee shallbe responsible for monitoring and reviewing the risk managementplan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit Committee hasadditional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls.
The major risks identified by the businesses and functions shallbe systematically addressed through mitigating actions on acontinuing basis.
The Audit Committee presently comprises of:
Mr. Ashwin Parmar - Independent Director
(Chairman of the Committee)Dr. Sunanda Rajendran - Independent Director
Ms. Kavita Shirvaikar - Managing Director
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy to complywith the principles of Business Responsibility and SustainabilityReporting (BRSR reporting) as amended by SEBI. The Policyprovides a formal mechanism for director(s) /stakeholder(s) toreport concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspectedfraud or violation of the Company’s Ethics and Code of Conduct.The Policy is uploaded on the Company’s website at the linkhttps://tinvurl.com/4wp9nf9n
This Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimizationof Director(s) /stakeholder(s) and provides opportunity todirector(s)/ stakeholder(s) to access in good faith, to the ABMS(Anti Bribery Management System) Committee in case theyobserve Unethical and Improper Practices or any other wrongfulconduct in the Company.
The vigil mechanism is overseen by the Audit Committee. Thereare no complaints / grievances received from any Directors/stakeholders of the Company under this policy.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 (the Act), the Board of Directors of the Company hasconstituted the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSRCommittee) comprising of the following Directors as its members:
Mr. Ashwin Parmar - Independent Director (Chairman)
Ms. Janky Patel - Non-executive Director
The Company’s CSR Policy as uploaded on the Company’s websiteat the link: https://tinyurl.com/ptvdfbs3
Pursuant to Clause (o) of Sub-Section (3) of Section 134 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Rule 8 of Companies (Corporate SocialResponsibility Rules, 2014), the CSR Report forms part of the BoardReport as Annexure III. The Company has spent on CSR activitiesas detailed in the CSR Report.
M/s Vatsaraj & Co. (FRN: 111327W), the Statutory Auditors of theCompany hold office until the conclusion of the 78th AGM tobe held in the year 2027. Pursuant to Section 141 of the Act, theAuditors have represented that they are not disqualified andcontinue to be eligible to act as the Auditor of the Company.
The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors’
Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any furthercomments. The Auditors’ Report does not contain anyqualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 139 and 143(8) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 M/s. N. H. Karnesh & Associates hasbeen appointed as Branch Auditor for the Realty Division of theCompany for a term of 5 years to hold office until the conclusion ofthe 77th AGM to be held in the year 2026.
The Company has appointed M/s. P. Biswas& Associates, CharteredAccountants, as Branch Auditor of the Company for Arun 3 H.E.Project, Nepal for FY 2024-25.
The Board of Directors appointed M/s. MMJB & Associates LLP,Company Secretaries to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Companyfor the financial year ended March 31,2025. The Report of theSecretarial Auditor is provided as Annexure IV to this Report.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,reservation, adverse remarks or disclaimer.
As per Section 148 of the Act, the Company is required to havethe audit of its cost records conducted by a Cost Accountant. TheBoard of Directors of the Company has on the recommendationof the Audit Committee, approved the appointment of M/s.
Rahul Jain & Associates., a firm of Cost Accountants in Practice(Registration No. 101515) as the Cost Auditors of the Companyto conduct cost audits under the Companies (Cost Records andAudit) Rules, 2014 for the year ending March 31, 2025. The Boardon recommendations of the Audit Committee have approved theremuneration payable to the Cost Auditor subject to ratificationof their remuneration by the Members at the forthcoming AGM.
M/s Rahul Jain & Associates have, under Section 139(1) of the Actand the Rules framed thereunder furnished a certificate of theireligibility and consent for appointment.
The cost accounts and records of the Company are duly preparedand maintained as required under Section 148(1) of Act.
The Company has a Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace. No cases were reported during the yearunder review. The Company has complied with the provisionsrelating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committeeunder the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The particulars prescribed under Section 134 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rule 8 (3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014, relating to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption,Foreign Exchange Earnings / Outgo is provided as Annexure V tothis Report.
Pursuant to Section 92 and 134 of the Act, the Annual Return as atMarch 31, 2025 in Form MGT-7, is available on the website of theCompany at the link https://tinyurl.com/4dxz5auv
In accordance with the provisions of Rule 5(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014, the particulars of the employees are set out in the annexureto this Report. In terms of the provisions of Section 136 of the Act,the Report is being sent to the Members of the Company excludingthe annexure. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of theannexure may write to the Company Secretary at the RegisteredOffice of the Company.
Further, disclosures on managerial remuneration as required underSection 197 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided a:Annexure VI to this Report.
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, the Report on CorporateGovernance together with the certificate issued by M/s. Vatsaraj &Co., the Statutory Auditors of the Company, on compliance in thisregard forms part of the Annual Report.
The Company currently has two Schemes for its employees vizPatel Engineering Employee Stock Option Plan 2007 and PatelEngineering General Employee Benefits Scheme 2015.
The applicable disclosure under SEBI (share Based employeeBenefits) Regulations, 2014 (“the ESOP Regulations”) as at March31, 2025 is uploaded on the Company’s website at the link https://tinyurl.com/yc54kpjn
A Certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of the Company interms of Regulation 13 of ESOP Regulations would be available atthe ensuing AGM.
i) There are no material changes and commitments affectingthe financial position of the company which have occurredbetween the end of the financial year of the company towhich the financial statements relate and the date of theBoards’ report.
ii) No orders have been passed by any Regulator or Court orTribunal which can have impact on the going concern statusand the Company’s operations in future during the yearunder review.
The Company has not accepted or renewed any amountfalling within the purview of provisions of Section 73 of theCompanies Act 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptanceof Deposit) Rules, 2014 during the year under review. Hence,the requirement for furnishing of details relating to depositscovered under Chapter V of the said Act or the details ofdeposits which are not in compliance with the Chapter V ofthe said Act is not applicable.
iii) The Company has complied with the Secretarial Standardissued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
iv) No fraud has been reported by the Auditors, to the AuditCommittee and the Board.
v) The Company has not initiated any proceeding under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). There were 3proceedings pending before the NCLT Mumbai during theFY 2024-2025 which are pending for hearing and finaldisposal against our Company under IBC which do notmaterially impact the business of the Company.
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directorsconfirm that:
i. in preparation of the annual accounts, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed;
ii. such accounting policies have been applied consistently andjudgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudenthave been made so as to give a true and fair view of the stateof affairs of the Company and of the Profit and Loss of theCompany for the year ended March 31, 2025;
iii. proper and sufficient care has been taken for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 forsafeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventingand detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concernbasis;
v. internal financial controls were followed by the Company andthe same are adequate and were operating effectively; and
vi. proper systems has been devised to ensure compliance withthe provisions of all applicable laws and that such systemswere adequate and operating effectively.
In terms of regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, 2015 readwith SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-SEC- 2/P/CIR/2023/122dated 12 July 2023 (‘the SEBI circular’), the Company has includeda detailed BRSR for the FY 2024-25 in the updated formatprescribed by the SEBI circular as part of this Annual Report.
As a green initiative, the same has been hosted on Company’swebsite and can be accessed at https://tinyurl.com/3reyucub.
The Board of Directors wish to place on record their appreciationfor continued support and co-operation by Shareholders,
Financial Institutions, Banks, Government Authorities andother Stakeholders. Your Directors would also like to take thisopportunity to express their appreciation for the dedicated effortsof the employees of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors,Patel Engineering Limited
May 13, 2025 Managing Director Whole Time DirectorMumbai DIN: 07737376 DIN: 00083103