Your directors take pleasure to present the Board's Report in line with the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act") and the Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"). This reportpresents the Audited financial results and other developments in respect of the Company during the financial year ended on31 March 2026 ("FY26"/ "Financial Year") and up to the date of the Board meeting held on 22 May 2026 to approve this report.
Financial Highlights
The Company's financial performance for the financial year ended 31 March 2026:
Standalone
Consolidated
Year ended31 March 2026
*Year ended31 March 2025
Year ended31 March 2025
Revenue from operations
207,546.4
229,774.0
584,620.4
525,784.4
Profit before exceptional item and tax
43,404.6
49,762.1
164,263.6
144,299.8
Exceptional Item
5,463.4
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13,074.8
6,778.5
Profit before tax but after exceptional item
37,941.2
151,188.8
137,521.3
Profit after tax
26,234.2
42,280.8
115,645.2
109,801.0
Opening balance in Retained Earnings
129,480.1
123,462.8
578,618.4
501,545.5
Closing balance in Retained Earnings
167,782.9
693,456.3
*The amounts have been restated pursuant to merger of its five wholly owned subsidiaries with the Company.
Performance Highlights (Consolidated)
• The Company's performance has been discussed in detailin the ‘Management Discussion and Analysis Report'.
for FY 2025-26 amounts to ^ 16.00 (Rupees Sixteen only)per equity share of face value ^ 1.00 (Rupee One only) each[previous year ^ 16.00 (Rupees Sixteen only) per equity shareof face value ^ 1.00 (Rupee One only) each].
The dividend payout is in accordance with the Company'sDividend Distribution Policy, which is available on theCompany's website athttps://sunpharma.com/policies.
• The Company is engaged in pharmaceuticals business,and there has been no change in the nature of thebusiness of the Company during the financial year ended31 March 2026.
Material Changes and Commitments
There have been no material changes and commitmentsaffecting the Company's financial position between the end ofthe financial year and the date of this report other than thosewhich have already been disclosed to the Stock Exchanges.
Consolidated Accounts
The consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31March 2026, pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act form partof this Annual Report.
Dividend
During the year under review, the Board has declared aninterim dividend of ^ 11.00 (Rupees Eleven only) per equityshare of ^ 1.00 (Rupee One only) each [previous year ^ 10.50(Rupees Ten and Paise Fifty only) per equity share of ^ 1.00(Rupee One only) each] for the year ended 31 March 2026.
In addition to the above, the Board has recommended a finaldividend of ^ 5.00 (Rupees Five only) per equity share of facevalue ^ 1.00 (Rupee One only) each [previous year ^ 5.50(Rupees Five and Paise Fifty only) per equity share of facevalue ^ 1.00 (Rupee One only) each] for the financial yearended 31 March 2026. The final dividend, if approved by theshareholders at the ensuing 34th Annual General Meeting("AGM”), shall be paid after deduction of tax at source, asapplicable, and would result in a cash outflow of approximately^ 11,996.67 million. Consequently, the total dividend payout
Investor Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF”) / Unclaimed Dividends
Pursuant to Section 124 of the Act, dividends that are unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years shall be transferred tothe IEPF, along with the underlying shares on which such dividends remain unclaimed.
Transfer to IEPF
Details of transfers to IEPF during the year under review are as follows:
Transfer of unpaid or unclaimed dividends to IEPF
^ 6,108,724.00
Transfer of shares to IEPF
140,301 shares
Dividend paid to IEPF in respect of shares already transferred to IEPF
• ^ 25,867,669.00 (Interim Dividend FY 2025-26)
• ^ 13,627,417.50 (Final Dividend FY 2024-25)
In its endeavour to facilitate and safeguard shareholders'interests, the Company has taken several proactive, voluntaryinitiatives. These include:
Facilitation of Unclaimed Dividend Payments
The Company processed dividends remaining unclaimedfor earlier years based on analysis of shareholders whoseupdated bank account details were available with theCompany, as evidenced by the most recent electronicdividend payouts. These efforts enabled eligible shareholdersto receive their rightful dues.
Outreach to Physical Shareholders
The Company leveraged its pan-India field force networkto reach shareholders holding shares in physical form whowere not actively connected with the Company and assistedthem in updating and regularising their records, therebyenabling them to claim unclaimed dividends. This initiative hasfacilitated improved realisation of shareholder entitlementsand enhanced overall investor outreach.
SEBI Special Windows for Re-lodgement andDematerialisation
During the year, the Securities and Exchange Board of India("SEBI") introduced special windows to facilitate transfer anddematerialisation of physical securities purchased or soldprior to 1 April 2019.
• A re-lodgement facility was available from 7 July 2025 to6 January 2026.
• A further special window commenced from 5 February2026 and will remain open until 4 February 2027,covering eligible re-lodged and fresh cases where originalshare certificates are available.
Shares transferred pursuant to these windows are creditedonly in dematerialised form and are subject to a one-yearlock-in period. The Company disseminated requisiteinformation in compliance with SEBI requirements.
Support to IEPF "Saksham Niveshak”Campaign
The IEPF Authority, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, launchedthe 100 Days Campaign “Saksham Niveshak” from 28 July2025 to 6 November 2025 to facilitate shareholders inclaiming unclaimed dividends prior to transfer to the IEPF.
In support of the Campaign, the Company undertookproactive investor outreach through individual notices,emails, SMS and newspaper publications, encouragingshareholders to update their KYC, bank mandates and otherrequisite details to enable timely claims and reduce transfersto the IEPF.
Appeal to the Shareholders
The Board continues to encourage shareholders toperiodically review and claim any unpaid dividends lying withthe Company. Information relating to unpaid and unclaimeddividends outstanding up to the relevant financial years, the
corresponding shares liable to be transferred (or alreadytransferred) to the IEPF Authority, along with applicable duedates, is available on the Company's website.
Details of the procedure for claiming amounts or shares fromthe IEPF Authority can be accessed at www.sunpharma.com under Investors > Shareholders' Information >
Investor Services.
Shareholder Satisfaction Survey
With a view to further strengthening shareholder services,the Company undertook a Shareholder Satisfaction Survey toobtain feedback on the services rendered by its Registrar andTransfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited (formerlyknown as Link Intime India Private Limited).
The Survey was conducted from 17 March 2026 to 31 March2026 and was open to shareholders who had availed RTAservices during the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 December2025. The Survey facilitated the collection of constructivefeedback from shareholders, which has been duly sharedwith the RTA and is expected to contribute towardscontinuous improvement in service delivery and overallshareholder experience.
Memorandum of Association
During the year, the Board approved an alteration tothe Objects Clause of the Company's Memorandum ofAssociation to include an additional object for undertakingcaptive and renewable energy activities. The said alterationwas approved by the shareholders through a specialresolution passed by Postal Ballot on 17 April 2026.
Public Deposits
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the publicduring the financial year under review within the meaning ofChapter V of the Act and the rules made thereunder.
Credit Rating
There has been no change to the credit rating during theyear, as disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, whichforms part of this Annual Report.
Board Policies
The various policies that the Board has approved and adoptedin accordance with the requirements set forth by the Actand the Listing Regulations can be accessed at our website athttps://www.sunpharma.com/policies.
Transfer to Reserves
The Board has not proposed any transfer of profits toreserves during the year. The Composite Scheme ofArrangement implemented during the year involvedreclassification of general reserve to retained earnings andamalgamation of wholly-owned subsidiaries and did not resultin any transfer to reserves. The Board considers it appropriateto retain resources to support the Company's operational andstrategic requirements.
Loans, Guarantees and Investments
The Company continues to maintain a prudent approach inrespect of loans, guarantees and investments, undertaken aspart of its overall financial and strategic management. All suchtransactions during the year under review were carried out incompliance with the provisions of Section 186 of the Act. Thedetails of loans given, guarantees provided, and investmentsmade have been duly disclosed in the Financial Statementsforming part of this Annual Report.
Changes in Capital Structure
During the financial year under review, there was no changein the issued, subscribed or paid-up share capital of theCompany. Pursuant to the Composite Scheme of Arrangementimplemented during the year, the authorised share capital ofthe Company increased to ^ 6,179,700,000 on account of theamalgamation of the authorised share capital of the transferorwholly-owned subsidiaries with that of the Company.
The paid-up equity share capital of the Company as on 31March 2026 remained at ^ 2,399,334,970. The Company didnot issue any shares or other convertible securities, includingsweat equity shares or securities under stock option schemes,during the year.
Subsidiaries/ Joint Ventures/ Associates
The statement containing the salient features of the FinancialStatements of the Company's subsidiaries/ joint ventures/associates is given in Form AOC - 1, provided in Notes tothe consolidated financial statements, forming part of thisAnnual Report.
Details pertaining to entities that became subsidiaries/joint ventures/ associates and those that ceased to be thesubsidiaries/ joint ventures/ associates of the Companyduring the year under review are provided in the notes tothe consolidated financial statements, forming part of thisAnnual Report.
As on 31 March 2026, the Board of the Company comprisedeight members. This included four Executive Directors, ofwhom three are associated with the Promoter, includingone woman director; and four Non-Executive IndependentDirectors, one of whom is a Woman Independent Director.Details relating to the composition of the Board and itsCommittees, and other related information are providedin the Corporate Governance Report forming part of thisAnnual Report.
During the financial year under review and up to the dateof this Report, the following were the changes in thecomposition of the Board and Key Managerial Personnel ofthe Company:
Change in Managing Director
1. Mr. Dilip Shanghvi (DIN: 00005588) stepped down asManaging Director effective from 01 September 2025and continues to be the Chairman. His appointment asthe Executive Chairman of the Company is for a term offive years commencing from 1 September 2025 to 31August 2030, as approved by the shareholders at the33rd AGM.
2. Mr. Kirti Ganorkar (DIN: 10620142) was appointed asthe Managing Director of the Company for a term of fiveyears commencing from 1 September 2025 to 31 August2030, as approved by the shareholders at the 33rd AGM.
Change in Executive Director
3. Ms. Vidhi Shanghvi (DIN: 06497350) was appointed as aWhole-time Director of the Company for a term of fiveyears with effect from 22 May 2025 to 21 May 2030, asapproved by the shareholders at the 33rd AGM.
Change in Non-Executive Directors
4. Mr. Sudhir Valia (DIN: 00005561), Non-ExecutiveNon-Independent Director, retired from the Board at theconclusion of the 33rd AGM on 31 July 2025.
5. Dr. Pawan Goenka (DIN: 00254502) was re-appointed asa Non-Executive Independent Director of the Companyfor a second term of five years commencing from 21May 2026 to 20 May 2031, pursuant to the approval ofthe shareholders through Postal Ballot. He shall continueto hold office after attaining the age of seventy-five (75)years during the said term and shall not be liable to retireby rotation.
6. Ms. Rama Bijapurkar (DIN: 00001835), Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director, completed her first term ofappointment and ceased to be a Director of theCompany with effect from closure of business hours on20 May 2026.
7. Ms. Satyavati Berera (DIN: 05002709) was appointedas a Non-Executive Independent Director of theCompany for a term of five years commencing from 8May 2026 to 07 May 2031, pursuant to the approval ofthe shareholders through Postal Ballot. She shall not beliable to retire by rotation.
8. Dr. Andreas Busch (DIN: 11699735) has been appointedas a Non-Executive Independent Director of theCompany for a term of five years with effect from 12May 2026 upto 11 May 2031, subject to the approval ofthe shareholders at the ensuing 34th AGM. He shall notbe liable to retire by rotation.
Change in Chief Financial Officer
9. Ms. Jayashree Satagopan was appointed as the ChiefFinancial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of theCompany with effect from 01 July 2025.
10. Mr. C. S. Muralidharan, Chief Financial Officer, retiredfrom the services of the Company and ceased to be theChief Financial Officer with effect from 01 July 2025.
The requisite disclosures as required under the Act, theListing Regulations and Secretarial Standard-2 on GeneralMeetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretariesof India (“ICSI”) are provided in the Notice convening the34th AGM.
Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has received declarations from all IndependentDirectors confirming that they meet the criteria ofindependence as outlined in Section 149(6) of the Act andRegulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations. Additionally,the Independent Directors have declared their compliancewith Rules 6(1) and 6(2) of the Companies (Appointmentand Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, regardingtheir inclusion in the data bank of Independent Directorsmaintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
There have been no changes in the circumstances affectingtheir status as Independent Directors of the Company. Inthe opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors meetthe conditions specified under the Act and the ListingRegulations, and they remain independent of management.
This requirement underscores the importance of IndependentDirectors in providing unbiased oversight. They helpmake sure that the Board's decisions are not swayed bymanagement or major shareholders.
Familiarisation Programme for theIndependent Directors
In compliance with the requirements of Regulation 25(7)of the Listing Regulations, the Company has put in place aFamiliarisation Programme for the Independent Directorsto familiarise them with the Company, their roles, rights,responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry inwhich the Company operates, business model etc. The detailsof the Familiarisation Programme are available on the websiteof the Company athttps://sunpharma.com/policies/
Board Performance Evaluation
The Board Performance Evaluation is conducted annuallyunder a comprehensive Performance Evaluation Programme(“PEP"), which is an integral part of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee's (“NRC") roles and responsibilities.Each year, the NRC reviews the performance evaluationcriteria for the Board as a whole, its Committees, andindividual Directors, taking into account applicable SEBIRegulations and the Guidance Note on Board Evaluationissued by ICSI.
For the financial year 2025-26, the PEP was implementedthrough a structured, multi-pronged approach to ensurea robust, objective, and effective evaluation process. Theapproach comprised the following:
• Questionnaire Approach:
Structured questionnaires covering the performance ofthe Board as a whole, Board Committees, and individualDirectors were circulated to all Board members. Thequestionnaires sought inputs on various aspects ofgovernance, strategy, oversight, Board dynamics, andindividual contribution.
• Interaction Approach:
In addition, the Lead Independent Director held one-on-one interactions with each Board member to solicitqualitative feedback, views, and suggestions on theeffectiveness of the Board's functioning, decision¬making processes, Committee operations, and overallgovernance framework.
• Meeting of Independent Directors
The Independent Directors held their separate meeting,as required, to review the performance of the Board asa whole, the Chairperson, Non-Independent Directorsand the Board Committees. The views and suggestionsexpressed at the said meeting were noted and havebeen appropriately considered in the performanceevaluation process. Action points arising therefrom arebeing taken forward for implementation.
Remuneration Policy and Criteria forAppointment of Directors
The Company has in place a process for selection of anyDirector, wherein the NRC identifies persons of integritywho possess relevant expertise, experience and leadershipqualities required for the position and the Committee alsoensures that the incumbent fulfils such criteria with regardto qualifications, positive attributes, independence, age andother criteria as laid down under the Act, Listing Regulationsor other applicable laws and the diversity attributes as per theBoard Diversity Policy of the Company. The RemunerationPolicy, inter alia, covers guiding principles and componentssuch as fixed or variable remuneration, retirement benefits,and commissions.
The Remuneration Policy, as approved by the Board, isavailable on the Company's website athttps://sunpharma.com/policies.
Information as per Section 197 (12) of the Act read with Rule5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided in ‘Annexure -A' to this Report. Further, the information pertaining to Rule5(2) & 5(3) of the aforesaid Rules, pertaining to the namesand other particulars of employees, is available for inspectionat the registered office of the Company during businesshours, and the Annual Report is being sent to the members,excluding this. Any shareholder interested in obtaining acopy of the same may write to the Company Secretary andCompliance Officer either at the Registered/Corporate Officeaddress or by email tosecretarial@sunpharma.com.
Board Diversity
Your Company recognises and embraces the importance of adiverse Board in its success. The Board has adopted the BoardDiversity Policy, which sets out the approach to the diversityof the Board. The said Policy is available on the Company'swebsite athttps://sunpharma.com/policies.
Succession Plan
The Company has an effective succession planningmechanism focusing on the orderly succession of Directors,Key Management Personnel, and Senior Management.
The NRC implements this mechanism in conjunction withthe Board.
Corporate Governance Report
The Corporate Governance Report and the certificate fromthe Company's Auditors, as stipulated in Schedule V of theListing Regulations, are provided in a separate section whichforms part of this Annual Report.
Management Discussion and Analysis
The Management Discussion and Analysis as prescribedunder Part B of Schedule V read with Regulation 34(3) ofthe Listing Regulations is provided in a separate section andforms part of this Annual Report which includes the state ofaffairs of the Company, and there has been no change in thenature of business of the Company during the financial yearended 31 March 2026.
Board Meetings
The Board of the Company met 7 (seven) times during theyear under review. The dates of the Board meetings and theattendance of the Directors at the meetings are provided inthe Corporate Governance Report, which forms a part of thisAnnual Report.
Committees of the Board
As on 31 March 2026, the Board has established sixCommittees: the Audit Committee, the Nomination andRemuneration Committee, the Stakeholders RelationshipCommittee, the Risk Management Committee, the CorporateSocial Responsibility Committee, and the CorporateGovernance and ESG Committee.
The Corporate Governance Report, which is included in thisAnnual Report, provides details about the meetings andcomposition of the Board Committees.
Related Party Transactions
Given the Company's global reach, size, and operations,related party transactions are essential to its core business.As part of various measures for better corporate governance,the Company has constituted a special Committee, theCorporate Governance and ESG Committee (“CGESGC”),which, inter alia, monitors and reviews all related partytransactions before recommending them to the AuditCommittee for approval. Furthermore, the Company verifiesthe nature of these transactions by obtaining a certificatefrom an Independent consultant confirming whether theywere conducted at arm's length and in the ordinary course ofbusiness. This certificate is then presented to the CGESGCand Audit Committee for thorough evaluation, ensuring arobust governance process.
The Policy on Materiality of and Dealing with Related PartyTransactions, as approved by the Board, is available on thewebsite of the Company athttps://www.sunpharma.com/policies.
As required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act, details oftransactions entered with related parties under the Actare given in Form AOC-2, provided as Annexure - B' tothis Report.
Internal Controls and Internal FinancialControlsInternal Controls
The Company recognises that a strong internal controlenvironment is fundamental to effective governance,sustainable value creation, and stakeholder confidence.Management is responsible for establishing, maintaining,and continuously strengthening internal controls that arecommensurate with the scale, complexity, and geographicfootprint of the Company's operations.
The internal control framework is designed to providereasonable assurance regarding the achievement of businessobjectives across operations, reporting, and compliance. Itencompasses clearly defined policies, standard operatingprocedures, segregation of duties, preventive and detectivecontrols, and monitoring mechanisms. These controls supportoperational effectiveness, safeguard assets, enhance processdiscipline, and facilitate timely and reliable decision making.
The framework is dynamic and risk responsive, with periodicreassessment to address evolving business models, regulatoryexpectations, digital transformation initiatives, emergingrisks, and changing external conditions. Control ownersacross business units are accountable for operating controlseffectively, while independent assurance is provided throughstructured internal audit and monitoring activities.
Insights arising from audits, risk assessments, investigations,and data analytics are leveraged to drive continuousimprovement, remediation of control gaps, and strengtheningof governance practices across the organisation.
Internal Financial Controls
The Company has established an adequate and effectivesystem of internal financial controls (“IFC”) over financialreporting, forming an integral part of the overall internalcontrol framework. These controls are designed to ensurethe orderly and efficient conduct of business, reliability offinancial reporting, and compliance with applicable lawsand regulations.
The IFC framework is aligned with globally recognisedstandards and supports the preparation of FinancialStatements that present a true and fair view in accordancewith applicable accounting principles. It covers entitylevel controls, process level controls, and technologyenabled controls across significant business processes andlegal entities.
During the year, the Company continued its focus on:
• Strengthening control design and operating effectiveness,
• Transitioning from manual to automated controls,particularly in finance and IT-dependent processes, and
• Enhancing coordination with statutory auditors to ensurealignment on risk assessment, testing methodology, andremediation outcomes.
The effectiveness of internal financial controls is assessedthrough a combination of management self-assessments,independent testing, and audit committee oversight.
Identified deficiencies, if any, are addressed through time-bound corrective actions, with progress monitored to ensuresustainable remediation.
Whistle-blower Policy / Vigil Mechanism
The Company is committed to maintaining the higheststandards of ethical conduct, integrity, and transparencyacross all its operations. The Global Code of Conductprovides the foundation for ethical behaviour and serves asa guide for employees, directors, and other stakeholders inconducting business responsibly.
In line with this commitment, the Company has establisheda robust Global Whistle blower Policy / Vigil Mechanism,approved by the Board and administered with appropriateindependence. The mechanism enables employees andother stakeholders to report concerns relating to unethicalbehaviour, fraud, violations of law or policy, and othermisconduct, without fear of retaliation.
Key features of the vigil mechanism include:
• Multiple confidential reporting channels, including webbased and direct reporting mechanisms,
• Protection of whistle blowers against retaliation,
• Independent investigation of reported concerns withappropriate oversight, and
• Time bound tracking, reporting, and closure of cases.
The Global Whistle-Blower Policy has been periodicallyenhanced to reflect evolving regulatory expectations, dataprivacy considerations, and best practices, and is accessibleon the Company's website athttps://sunpharma.com/policies.
The Audit Committee provides oversight of the vigilmechanism and reviews significant cases, trends, andremediation actions. Management leverages insights fromwhistle blower cases to strengthen controls, promote ethicalculture, and reinforce accountability across the organisation.
For more in-depth information regarding the Company's vigilmechanism, please refer to the Corporate Governance Reportincluded within this Annual Report.
Global Internal Audit
The Global Internal Audit ("GIA") function operatesindependently and reports functionally to the AuditCommittee of the Board and administratively to seniormanagement. The function is governed by an Audit Charterapproved by the Audit Committee and operates in accordancewith recognised professional standards.
GIA adopts a risk based and forward looking audit approach,providing independent assurance on the adequacy andeffectiveness of governance, risk management, and internalcontrols. Audits cover financial, operational, compliance,information technology, and strategic risk areas and areconducted across business units and geographies on arotational basis.
In addition to assurance, GIA plays an advisory and valueenabling role, supporting management through:
• Thematic and cross functional reviews,
• Early identification of emerging risks and control gaps,
• Data driven insights and analytics,
• Investigations and integrity reviews, and
• Recommendations focused on process simplification,standardisation, automation, and sustainable remediation.
The GIA team comprises professionals with diversequalifications, including Chartered Accountants, CertifiedInternal Auditors, Certified Information Systems Auditors,Certified Fraud Examiners, MBAs, and Engineers.
During the year, the Company further strengthened auditgovernance and execution through enhanced use oftechnology. The Laser Audit Reporting System (LARS®),implemented effective 1 April 2024, enables end to endmanagement of the audit lifecycle, real time tracking ofaudit progress, standardised documentation, and structuredmonitoring of action plan closure.
Audit findings, key themes, and status of corrective actionsare regularly reviewed by the Audit Committee. Managementis responsible for timely implementation of agreedactions, with closure monitored through structured followup mechanisms.
Enterprise Risk Management
The Board of Directors, through the Risk ManagementCommittee ("RMC"), oversees the Company's Enterprise RiskManagement ("ERM") framework. The Committee reviews theCompany's risk profile, risk appetite, and the effectivenessof risk mitigation strategies. Details of the Committee'scomposition and functioning are set out in the CorporateGovernance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
The Company has implemented a comprehensive andintegrated ERM framework that supports identification,assessment, prioritisation, and management of risks thatmay affect the achievement of strategic and operationalobjectives. The framework aligns risk considerations withstrategy, capital allocation, and performance management.
Key elements of the ERM framework include:
• Identification of strategic, financial, operational,regulatory, sustainability, cyber, geopolitical, third party,and emerging risks,
• Clear ownership of risks and mitigation actions bydesignated risk owners,
• Assessment of risk likelihood, impact, and controleffectiveness, and
• Periodic review and escalation of key risks to seniormanagement and the Board.
Risks and mitigations are documented in a comprehensiveenterprise risk register, which is updated at least semi annuallyin consultation with business, regional, and functionalleaders. The register captures evolving risk trends, mitigationstatus, and emerging risk insights to support informeddecision making.
The Company leverages digital enablement through the LaserRisk Management System (LERMS®), implemented effective1 September 2024, which provides a centralised platformfor risk identification, assessment, mitigation tracking, andreporting. The system facilitates consistency, transparency,and enterprise wide risk awareness.
ERM discussions are integrated into Board andmanagement reviews, enabling proactive risk responses,minimisation of unexpected losses, and strengthening oforganisational resilience.
In order to comply with the above requirements, the Boardof Directors has established RMC to oversee the spectrumof organisational risks diligently. The Corporate GovernanceReport, an integral part of this Annual Report, providesdetailed insights into the Committee's operations. TheCommittee evaluates the effectiveness of risk mitigationstrategies, ensuring they are robust and responsive. In linewith this, the Board has endorsed a comprehensive RiskManagement Policy, a synopsis of which can be accessed onour website athttps://sunpharma.com/policies.
AuditorsStatutory Auditors
Disclosing the details of the Statutory Auditors in the Board'sReport helps ensure transparency and gives shareholdersand other stakeholders confidence in the Company's financialhealth and adherence to Regulations.
S R B C & CO LLP, Chartered Accountants, (Firm'sRegistration. No. 324982E/ E300003), have been re¬appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company fora period of 5 (five) years at the 30th AGM of the Companyto hold office till the conclusion of the 35th AGM ofthe Company.
The Auditor's Report for the financial year 2025-26 has beenissued with an unmodified opinion.
Secretarial Auditors
The Secretarial Audit verifies whether the Company complieswith various laws and regulations, thereby strengthening itscompliance efforts. The Board is responsible for respondingto any issues raised in the audit report, demonstratingits commitment to making the necessary changes andmaintaining high compliance standards.
Based on the recommendation of the Board, the shareholdersof the Company had appointed KJB & CO LLP, PractisingCompany Secretaries, to undertake the Secretarial Auditof the Company for a term of five (5) consecutive years, tohold such office from the conclusion of 33rd AGM up to theconclusion of 38th AGM, at such remuneration as may befixed by the Board, from time to time. The Secretarial AuditReport in the Form No. MR-3 for the year is provided asAnnexure - C1' to this Report.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the year does not containany qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
In accordance with the provision of Regulation 24A of theListing Regulations, Secretarial Audit of two material unlistedIndian subsidiaries of the Company namely, Sun PharmaLaboratories Limited (SPLL) and Sun Pharma DistributorsLimited (SPDL), was undertaken by KJB & CO LLP, PracticingCompany Secretaries, Mumbai and the Secretarial AuditReports issued by them are provided as ‘Annexure - C2'and ‘Annexure - C3' respectively to this Report. TheSecretarial Audit Reports for these material unlisted Indiansubsidiaries do not contain any qualification, reservation oradverse remark.
Cost Auditors
The Cost Auditors play a crucial role in examining theCompany's cost accounting practices and verifying theaccuracy of its cost records. Through detailed assessments,they ensure that the Company adheres to legal standards andeffectively manages its costs.
The Board has appointed M/s. Narasimha Murthy & Co.,
Cost Accountants (Firm's Registration No. 000042), as CostAuditor of the Company, to conduct the audit of cost recordsmaintained by the Company for the financial year 2025-26.
The Company has maintained the Cost Records as specifiedby the Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Act.
Business Responsibility & SustainabilityReport
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report of theCompany for the year ended 31 March 2026 is provided in aseparate section and forms part of this Annual Report and isalso made available on the website of the Company athttps://sunpharma.com/investors-annual-reports-presentations.
Further, the Company publishes a separate SustainabilityReport, which inter alia includes details of CSR expenditure,initiatives, and broader Environmental, Social, andGovernance (ESG) performance. The Sustainability Report isduly submitted to the stock exchanges and is also available onthe website of the Company at www.sunpharma.com.
Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR”)
In compliance with the requirements of Section 135 of theAct, read with the Companies (Corporate Social ResponsibilityPolicy) Rules, 2014, the CSR Policy of the Companyis available on the website of the Company athttps://sunpharma.com/policies.
Conservation of Energy, TechnologyAbsorption and Foreign Exchange Earningsand Outgo
The information on conservation of energy, technologyabsorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo asstipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is provided as‘Annexure - E' to this Report.
Human Resources
FY26 continued to be a year of meaningful progressfor us. Our people remained at the core of our success,demonstrating unwavering commitment to ensuringuninterrupted access to medicines for patients acrossmarkets. Guided by the philosophy of Sunology and alignedto our Employee Value Proposition-Better Everyday, TakeCharge, Thrive Together-the focus remained on buildinga safe, inclusive, and performance-driven workplace.
The Key HR priorities included enhancing the employer brand,strengthening our talent management practices, along withfocus on high performance and effectiveness. Going forward,we will continue investments in leadership development,organizational effectiveness, and digital enablement helpingus strengthen our people foundation for the future.
Your Board would like to take this opportunity to expresstheir gratitude and appreciation for the dedication andcontribution of all employees and looks forward to theircontinued partnership in Sun Pharma's growth journey.
Gender Composition / No. of Employees ason 31 March 2026
Considering the strategic importance of CSR to the Company,a comprehensive CSR Report is published in addition to thedisclosures mandated under the Act. It provides detailedinformation on the Company's CSR initiatives, includingareas of expenditure, key programs and interventions, andimplementation mechanisms. It also encompasses impactassessment studies, stakeholder engagement, and survey-based evaluations undertaken to assess the effectiveness,reach, and sustainability of the CSR initiatives at a group level.
The Report underscores the Company's commitment toresponsible corporate citizenship and transparent disclosureof its social impact. The same is available on the Company'swebsite and can be accessed at:https://sunpharma.com/csr/
Disclosure under the Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Your Board strongly believes in providing a safe andharassment free workplace for each and every individualworking for the Company through various interventions andpractices. It is the continuous endeavour of the managementof the Company to create and provide an environment to allits employees that is free from discrimination and harassmentincluding sexual harassment. The Company has adopted apolicy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexualharassment at workplace in line with the provisions of theSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules madethereunder. The Company has arranged various interactive
awareness workshops in this regard for the employees at themanufacturing sites, R & D set ups & corporate office duringthe year under review.
The Company has complied with provisions relating to theconstitution of Internal Complaints Committee under theSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Particulars of the Complaints are as follows:
Regulations, thereby reinforcing awareness and adherenceto the Code. The Code under the Insider Trading Regulationsis available on the Company's website athttps://sunpharma.com/policies.
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Number of sexualharassment complaintsreceived during the yearunder review
Number of complaintsdisposed off duringthe year under review
Nil
Number of cases pendingfor more than 90 days
Number of complaintspending at the end ofthe year under review
Disclosure under the Maternity BenefitAct, 1961
Your Board affirms that it has complied with the applicableprovisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, and the rulesmade thereunder. The Company has in place appropriatesystems and policies to provide maternity benefits and relatetentitlements to eligible women employees, in accordancewith the statutory requirements. The Company continuesto endeavour to provide a supportive and inclusive workenvironment for women employees.
Prohibition of Insider Trading
The Company has established a Code of Conduct forProhibition of Insider Trading (“Code”) to govern, monitor,and report trading in the Company's shares by designatedpersons and their immediate relatives, in accordance with theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of InsiderTrading) Regulations, 2015.
The Code outlines the procedures that designated personsmust follow when trading or dealing in the Company's sharesand sharing Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI).
The Compliance Team of the Company circulates fortnightlycommunications to employees to apprise them of thegovernance do's and don'ts under the Insider Trading
Cyber Security
In response to increasing cyber threats, we continuouslyreview and strengthen our cybersecurity framework. TheCompany has real-time security monitoring and layeredcontrols across user devices, networks, servers, applications,and data to safeguard systems and information. Thecompany has a written down, defined Information SecurityManagement System and has been recently certified as ISO27001:2022 compliant.
Regulatory Orders
There are currently no material orders from regulatoryauthorities, courts, or tribunals that could impact theCompany's ability to operate as a going concern. TheCompany remains committed to transparent and timelydisclosures in accordance with Listing Regulations, should anysignificant regulatory developments arise.
Annual Return
The Annual Return as required under sub-section (3) ofSection 92 of the Act in form MGT-7 is made available onthe website of the Company and can be accessed athttps://sunpharma.com/annual-return.
Secretarial Standards
The Company has complied with the applicable SecretarialStandards as amended from time to time.
Other Disclosures
1. During the year under review, the Statutory Auditor,Cost Auditor and Secretarial Auditor have not reportedany instances of fraud committed in the Company by itsOfficers or Employees to the Audit Committee and/orBoard under section 143(12) of the Act.
2. There are no proceedings initiated/ pending against yourCompany under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016, and there is no instance of one-time settlementwith any Bank or Financial Institution.
3. Pursuant to the approval of the shareholders of theCompany obtained on 21 January 2025, a petitionwas filed with the Hon'ble National Company LawTribunal (“NCLT”) in respect of the Composite Schemeof Arrangement. The NCLT admitted the petitionand passed its approval order for the Scheme, whichprovided for (a) the amalgamation of the Company'swholly-owned subsidiary companies, namely SunPharmaceutical Medicare Limited, Green EcoDevelopment Centre Limited, Faststone Mercantile
Company Private Limited, Realstone Multitrade PrivateLimited and Skisen Labs Private Limited, with theCompany, and (b) the reclassification of the GeneralReserve of the Company to Retained Earnings. TheComposite Scheme of Arrangement became effectiveupon filing of the NCLT order dated 7 October 2025with the Registrar of Companies on 22 November 2025.
4. The Company has not issued any equity shares withdifferential rights regarding dividends, voting, orother rights.
Directors’ Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 134(5) read with Section 134(3)(c) of the Act, with respect to Directors'Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that:
Compliance with Accounting Standard
Consistent Accounting Policies
Adequate Records and Safeguards
In the preparation of the annualaccounts for the financial year ended31 March 2026, the applicableaccounting standards have beenfollowed and there are no materialdepartures from the same;
The Directors have selected suchaccounting policies and applied themconsistently and made judgementsand estimates that are reasonableand prudent so as to give a true andfair view of the state of affairs of theCompany as on 31 March 2026 and ofthe profit of the Company for the yearended on that date;
The Directors have taken proper andsufficient care for the maintenanceof adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions ofthe Act for safeguarding the assets ofthe Company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
Going Concern Basis
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
The Directors have prepared the annualaccounts on a going concern basis;
The Directors have laid down internalfinancial controls to be followed bythe Company and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and wereoperating effectively; and
The Directors have devised propersystems to ensure compliance with theprovisions of all applicable laws andthat such systems were adequate andoperating effectively.
Acknowledgements
Your Board wishes to thank all stakeholders, employees, business partners, the Company's bankers, medical professionals andbusiness associates for their continued support and valuable cooperation.
Your Board also wishes to express its gratitude to investors for the faith that they continue to repose in the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsDilip Shanghvi Kirti Ganorkar
Place: Mumbai Executive Chairman Managing Director
Date: 22 May 2026 (DIN: 00005588) (DIN: 10620142)