The Directors are pleased to present the Company’s 4th (Fourth) Annual Report on the business and operations of yourCompany, together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
The highlights of the Standalone Financial Results are as under:
Particulars
FY 2025-26
FY 2024-25
Revenue from Operations & Other Income
2,818.56
2,629.13
Gross Profit before Finance Cost and Depreciation
124.69
90.17
Less: Finance Cost
63.42
53.51
Less: Depreciation
19.69
12.68
Profit/(Loss) before Exceptional Items and Tax
41.58
23.97
Exceptional Items
7.72
-
Profit/(Loss) before Taxes
33.86
Less: Provision for Tax expenses
6.90
8.51
Profit/(Loss) after Tax
26.95
15.46
Add: Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
0.45
(1.18)
Add: Balance in Profit & Loss Account
18.31
3.95
Less: Dividend including Dividend Distribution Tax paid during the year
Add: Transferred to retained earnings for vested cancelled options
0.88
0.07
Amount transferred to General Reserves
Amount transferred from Debenture Redemption Reserve
Dividend Paid
Balance available for appropriation
46.60
18.30
Basic EPS (?)
2.33
1.34
Diluted EPS (?)
2.32
1.33
2818.56
Add: Other Comprehensive Income
1.75
1.74
Return on Capital Employed and EPS for the financial yearended March 31, 2026, and for the last financial year, aregiven below:
Return on Capital Employed(%)
16.27%
13.16%
Basic EPS (after exceptional
items) (')
The financial results of the Company are elaborated in theManagement Discussion and Analysis Report, which formspart of the Annual Report.
STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS /OPERATIONS
During the financial year 2025-26:
• Revenue from operations on standalone basis increased to' 2,791.58 crore as against '2,598.24 crore in the previousyear - a growth of 7.44%.
• Cost of goods sold as a percentage to revenue fromoperations Decreased to 82.66% as against 85.04% * inthe previous year.
• Employee cost as a percentage to revenue from operationsIncreased to 5.41% (' 151.11 crore) as against 4.63%(120.40 crore) in the previous year.
• Other expense as a percentage to revenue from operationsIncreased to 8.43% (' 235.23 crore) as against 8.05%(209.04* crore) in the previous year.
• The Profit after Tax for the current year is ' 26.95 croreas against profit of ' 15.46 crore in the previous year - agrowth of 74.30%.
On a consolidated basis, the group achieved revenue of' 2,791.58 crore. Net profit for the group for the current year is' 20.28 crore.
As of March 31, 2026, the gross property, plant andequipment, capital work in progress, investment propertyand other intangible assets including leased assets, stoodat ' 195.43 crore and the net property, plant and equipment,investment property and other intangible assets, includingleased assets, at ' 115.42 crore. Capital Expenditure duringthe year amounted to ' 37.56 crore (' 41.73* crore in theprevious year).
The Company’s cash and cash equivalent as at March 31,2026, was ' 23.72 crore. The Company manages cash andcash flow processes assiduously, involving all parts of thebusiness. The Company continues to focus on judicious
management of its working capital. Receivables, inventoriesand other working capital parameters were kept under strictcheck through continuous monitoring.
During the year under review, there has been no change inthe nature of business of the Company.
Figures are reported for March 2026 are for the period fromApril 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Detailed information on the operations of the Company iscovered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report,which forms part of the Annual Report.
*Previous Year (i.e. FY 24-25) figures were regrouped orreclassified wherever necessary.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has transferred ' 0.88 crore to the GeneralReserve during the current financial year.
DIVIDEND & DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTIONPOLICY
The Dividend Distribution Policy, containing the disclosuresas required under Regulation 43A of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,("SEBI Listing Regulations”), is attached as Annexure A andforms part of this Report. The policy is also available on theCompany’s website at:https://www.baielprojects.com/pdf/Policies/Dividend-Distribution-Policy-15-April-24.pdf
DECLARATION AND PAYMENT OFDIVIDEND
The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of30% ('0.60 per equity share of face value '2 each) on11,56,96,935 equity shares of the Company for the financialyear 2025-26. The total dividend outgo, if approved by theMembers at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (“AGM”),will amount to '6.94 Crore.
Subject to the approval of the Members at the AGMscheduled to be held on August 10, 2026, the dividend willbe paid on or before September 8, 2026, to those Memberswhose names appear in the Register of Members of theCompany as on July 31, 2026, being the Record Date fixedfor determining entitlement to the dividend. In respect ofshares held in dematerialised form, the dividend will be paidto the beneficial owners whose names appear in the recordsfurnished by the Depositories as on the Record Date.
Equity shares that may be allotted pursuant to the exerciseof stock options granted under the Company’s EmployeeStock Option Scheme(s) on or before the Record Date shall
rank pari passu with the existing equity shares and shallaccordingly be entitled to receive the dividend, if declared bythe Members.
The dividend recommended for the financial year 2025-26is in accordance with the principles and parameters setout in the Company’s Dividend Distribution Policy, takinginto consideration, inter alia, the Company’s financialperformance, profitability, cash flows, capital expenditurerequirements, future growth prospects and overall economicconditions.
RECORD DATE
The Record Date fixed for determining the entitlement ofMembers to receive the dividend for the financial year 2025¬26 is Friday, July 31, 2026. In accordance with the provisionsof the Income-tax Act, 1961, as amended from time to time,dividend income is taxable in the hands of Members, and theCompany is required to deduct tax at source (“TDS”) from thedividend payable to Members at the rates prescribed underthe said Act. Members are requested to refer to the Notice ofthe ensuing Annual General Meeting for detailed informationon the applicable tax rates and the procedure for submissionof the requisite documents, if any, for claiming exemptionfrom deduction of tax at source or deduction at a lower rate,as applicable.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid-up equity share capital of the Company as at March31, 2026, stood at '23.14 crore comprising 11,56,96,935equity shares of '2 each fully paid-up. The increase innumber of shares during the year is on account of (i)allotment of 17,850 equity shares of ' 2 each on June 30,2025; (ii) allotment of 38,025 equity shares of ' 2 each onSeptember 15, 2025; (iii) allotment of 27,750 equity sharesof ' 2 each on December 22, 2025; and (iv) allotment of10,625 equity shares of ' 2 each on March 17, 2026, tothe employees upon their exercise of Options under BajelSpecial Purpose Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2023 of theCompany. The aforesaid equity shares rank pari passu in allrespects with the existing equity shares of the Company andhave been considered, on a weighted average basis, for thepurpose of computation of Earnings Per Share (EPS).
The Company has not issued any shares with differentialvoting rights or sweat equity shares during the year underreview. Further, no disclosure is required under Section 67(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 in respect of voting rights notexercised directly by employees, as the provisions of the saidsection are not applicable to the Company.
The equity shares of the Company continue to remain listedon BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited
(collectively “Stock Exchanges”). The Annual listing fees forthe financial year 2026-27 has been paid to both the StockExchanges.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The equity shares of the Company are compulsorily tradablein dematerialised form. As on March 31, 2026, 100% of thepaid-up equity share capital of the Company, comprising11,56,96,935 equity shares, was held in dematerialised form.
In accordance with provisions of the Demerger Scheme(“Scheme”) , the Company had issued and allotted 1 (One)fully paid-up equity share of the Resulting Company (BajelProjects Limited) having a face value of '2/- (RupeesTwo) each for every 1 (One) fully paid-up equity share of'2/- (Rupees Two) each of the Demerged Company (BajajElectricals Limited) to the shareholders of the DemergedCompany (or to such of their respective heirs, executors,administrators or other legal representatives or othersuccessors) whose names appeared in the Register ofMembers and/or records of the depository as on theRecord Date (i.e., Thursday, September 14, 2023). Further,pursuant to provisions of the Securities and Exchange Boardof India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2018, the New Equity Shares have been issuedin a dematerialized form only. Accordingly, the equity sharesallotted to all such shareholders who held shares of theDemerged Company in physical form, have been kept inseparate escrow account opened by the Company for thepurpose of this Scheme (“Escrow Account”).
We request the shareholders to provide the details of theirdemat account and such further information and documentsto M/s MUFG Intime India Private Limited (Registrar andTransfer Agent), as the case may be. On receipt of thenecessary information and details from shareholders, subjectto their satisfactory verification, such Equity Shares shallbe transferred to the demat account in proportion to theentitlement.
DEPOSITS
During the financial year under review, the Company has notaccepted any deposits within the meaning of Chapter V ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptanceof Deposits) Rules, 2014. Accordingly, no amount of principalor interest was outstanding as on March 31, 2026, and nodisclosure is required under Rule 8(5)(v) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Further, the Company has not received any amount in thenature of loans, advances or otherwise from its Directors orrelatives of Directors during the financial year 2025-26.
CREDIT RATING
The below table depicts Company’s credit rating profile asfollows:
Instrument
Rating Agency
Rating
Long Term Bank
CRISIL Ratings
CRISIL A/Stable
Loan Facility
Limited
(Reaffirmed)
Short Term Bank
CRISIL A1
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has adopted a Policy on Materiality of &
Dealing with Related Party Transactions (RPT Policy) inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013("the Act”) and Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBIListing Regulations”), as amended from time to time. ThePolicy is available on the Company’s website at:https://www.baielproiects.com/pdf/Policies/Policv-on-Materialitv-and-Dealing-with-Related-Party-Transactions.pdf
The Policy provides a framework for identification, review,approval, monitoring and reporting of Related PartyTransactions ("RPTs”) and aims to ensure transparency,governance and compliance with the applicable statutory andregulatory requirements.
All Related Party Transactions entered into during thefinancial year under review were in the ordinary course ofbusiness and on an arm’s length basis. All such transactionswere reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee inaccordance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBIListing Regulations. Prior omnibus approval of the AuditCommittee is obtained for repetitive transactions of a routinenature, wherever applicable, and the details of transactionsentered into pursuant to such approvals are placed before theAudit Committee for review on a quarterly basis.
The Company places before the Audit Committee allinformation as required under the Act, the SEBI ListingRegulations and the Industry Standards on "MinimumInformation to be Provided for Review of the AuditCommittee and Shareholders for Approval of a Related PartyTransaction”, as applicable.
During the year under review, the Company did not enterinto any Material Related Party Transactions requiringapproval of the shareholders under Regulation 23 of the SEBIListing Regulations. Further, there were no Related PartyTransactions entered into with Promoters, Directors, KeyManagerial Personnel or other related parties that could havehad a potential conflict with the interests of the Company atlarge.
The details of Related Party Transactions entered into duringthe financial year are disclosed in the financial statementsin accordance with the applicable accounting standards.
The Members are requested to refer to Note No. 39 formingpart of the Standalone Financial Statements and Note No. 39forming part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Since all Related Party Transactions entered into by theCompany during the year were in the ordinary course ofbusiness and on an arm’s length basis, the disclosure in FormAOC-2 pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Act read withRule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is notapplicable. Accordingly, a NIL disclosure in Annexure B isattached hereto.
The Company has implemented appropriate systems,processes and controls, including a monitoring mechanismfor Related Party Transactions, to ensure continuouscompliance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI ListingRegulations.
The disclosures in respect of loans and advances pursuantto the provisions of Regulation 34(3), read with clause 1 &
2 of Part A of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, incompliance with the Accounting Standard on Related PartyDisclosures, are not applicable since the Company does nothave any holding or subsidiary companies at the end of theyear under review and company does not have any listednon-convertible securities.
During the year under review, the following person(s) orentity(ies) belonging to the Promoter/Promoter Group held10% or more shares in the paid-up equity share capital of theCompany:
Name of the person/entity
Shareholding (%)
Jamnalal Sons Private Limited
19.49
Bajaj Holdings and Investment
16.54
Disclosure of transactions pursuant to the provisions ofRegulations 34(3) read with clause 2A of Part A of ScheduleV of the SEBI Listing Regulations is attached as Annexure Cand forms part of this Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS ANDADVANCES, GUARANTEES ORINVESTMENTS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of the Act and therules framed thereunder, the particulars of the loans given,investments made or guarantees given or security providedare given in the Notes to the standalone and consolidatedfinancial statements.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERSPASSED BY THE REGULATORS ORCOURTS
There are no significant and material orders passed by theregulators/courts/tribunal which would impact the goingconcern status of the Company and its operations in the future.
MATERIAL CHANGES ANDCOMMITMENTS AFFECTING THEFINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANYWHICH OCCURRED BETWEEN THE ENDOF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THISBOARD REPORT RELATE TILL THE DATEOF THIS REPORT
There are no material changes and commitments, affectingthe financial position of the Company, which has occurredbetween the end of the financial year for the Company i.e.March 31, 2026, and the date of this Board’s Report i.e., May27, 2026.
APPLICATION MADE OR ANYPROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THEINSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE,2016 DURING THE YEAR ALONGWITHTHEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THEFINANCIAL YEAR
No application has been made under the Insolvencyand Bankruptcy Code against the Company; hence therequirement to disclose the details of application made or anyproceeding pending under the Insolvency and BankruptcyCode, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year along with theirstatus as at the end of the financial year is not applicable.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OFTHE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIMEOF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THEVALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOANFROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THEREASONSTHEREOF
During the year under review, there was no instance of one¬time settlement with banks or financial institutions; hencethe requirement to disclose the details of difference betweenamount of the valuation done at the time of onetime settlementand the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks orFinancial Institutions along with the reasons thereof, is notapplicable.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company has a Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR”)policy and has constituted a CSR Committee as requiredunder the Act for implementing various CSR activities. TheCSR Committee comprises of:
Name
Position
Nature of Directorship
Mr. Shekhar Bajaj
Chairman
Non-Executive, Non¬Independent Director
Mr. RajendraPrasad Singh
Member
Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director
Ms. RadhikaMadhukar Dudhat
Mr. RajeshGanesh
Managing Director &CEO
The CSR policy is available on the website of the Companyat:https://bajelprojects.com/pdf/Policies/Corporate-Social-Responsibility-Policy.pdf
Other details about the CSR Committee are provided inthe Corporate Governance Report which forms part of thisReport. The Company has implemented various CSR projectsdirectly and/or through implementing partners and the saidprojects undertaken by the Company are in accordance withits CSR Policy, and Schedule VII to the Act. Report on CSRactivities as required under the Companies (Corporate SocialResponsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, as amended, is given inAnnexure D, which forms part of this Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY ANDSUSTAINABILITY REPORT
A detailed Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report(‘BRSR’) for the FY 2025-26 in the format prescribed bySEBI describing various initiatives, actions, and processof the Company in conducting its business in line with itsenvironmental, social and governance obligations forms partof the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Maintaining high standards of Corporate Governance hasbeen fundamental to the business of the Company since itsinception. As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate section on corporategovernance practices followed by the Company, together withthe following declarations/certifications forms an integral partof this Corporate Governance Reporting:
a. A declaration signed by Mr. Rajesh Ganesh, ManagingDirector & Chief Executive Officer, stating that themembers of board of directors and senior managementpersonnel have affirmed compliance with the Company’sCode of Business Conduct and Ethics;
b. A compliance certificate from M/s. S R B C & Co., StatutoryAuditors confirming compliance with the conditions ofCorporate Governance;
c. A certificate of Non-Disqualification of Directors fromM/s. Anant Khamankar & Co., Secretarial Auditor of theCompany; and
d. A certificate of the CEO and CFO of the Company, interalia, confirming the correctness of the financial statementsand cash flow statements, adequacy of the internal controlmeasures and reporting of matters to the Audit Committee.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION ANDANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on theoperations of the Company, as required under the SEBIListing Regulations is provided in a separate section andforms an integral part of this Annual Report.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section92(3) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the AnnualReturn of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,2026, can be accessed athttps://bajelprojects.com/investor-relations.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has a Whistle Blower Policy to report genuineconcerns or grievances about any poor or unacceptablepractice and any event of misconduct, and to provideadequate safeguards against victimisation of persons whomay use such a mechanism. The Whistle Blower Policy hasbeen posted on the website of the Company at:https://bajelprojects.com/pdf/Policies/Whistle-Blower-Policv-or-Vigil-Mechanism.pdf
EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION SCHEME
The Company has implemented the Bajel Special PurposeEmployees Stock Option Scheme 2023 ("Special PurposeESOP Scheme”) and Bajel Employees Stock OptionPlan - 2024 in accordance with the SEBI (Share BasedEmployee Benefits) Regulations, 2014, read with Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Share Based EmployeeBenefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ("SEBI SBEBRegulations”).
Details of the shares issued under Special Purpose ESOPScheme, and options granted under Bajel Employees StockOption Plan - 2024 as also the disclosures in compliance withSEBI SBEB Regulations is uploaded on the website of theCompany www.baielproiects.com, which forms part of this
Report. No employee has been issued stock options, duringthe year, equal to or exceeding 1% of the issued capital ofthe Company at the time of grant. Cost towards the issuanceof equity shares pursuant to exercise of stock options isrecognised in profit and loss statement in accordance withInd AS 102 (Shares based payment).
The Company has obtained a Certificate from the SecretarialAuditors stating that ESOP Scheme has been implementedin accordance with the SEBI SBEB Regulations. The saidCertificate will be made available for inspection throughelectronic mode by writing to the Company atlegal@bajelprojects.comfrom the date of circulation of theAGM Notice till the date of the AGM i.e. August 10, 2026.
EMPLOYEE WELFARE TRUSTS
Pursuant to demerger, the Company has certain irrevocableEmployee Welfare Trusts, namely: (i) Bajaj Electricals LimitedEmployees’ Welfare Fund No. 1; (ii) Bajaj Electricals LimitedEmployees’ Welfare Fund No. 2; (iii) Bajaj Electricals LimitedEmployees’ Welfare Fund No. 3; (iv) Bajaj Electricals LimitedEmployees’ Welfare Fund No. 4; and (v) Bajaj ElectricalsLimited Employees’ Housing Welfare Fund (collectively, the"Employee Welfare Trusts”). The benefits of these EmployeeWelfare Trusts extend to all employees of the Company andBajaj Electricals Limited. The Board of the Company hadrelinquished control over these Trusts in the past.
Following the demerger, the managements of the Companyand Bajaj Electricals have jointly realigned the governanceand operational framework of the Employee Welfare Truststo safeguard employee interests and ensure effectiveadministration. It has been mutually agreed that the EmployeeWelfare Trusts-related expenditure shall be shared betweenthe two entities in the ratio of 67.03:32.93, based on theirrespective net worth prior to the demerger. The GoverningBodies of the Employee Welfare Trusts have also beenreconstituted with proportionate representation from bothentities, and all key decisions shall be made jointly.
While neither of the Boards exercise unilateral control over theEmployee Welfare Trusts, joint control has been establishedfor accounting purposes. Accordingly, the Employee WelfareTrusts have been consolidated as a joint venture in theconsolidated financial statements.
SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE ANDASSOCIATE
As on March 31, 2026, your Company has five (5) irrevocableEmployee Welfare Trusts in the form of Bajaj ElectricalsLimited Employees’ Welfare (4 Funds) and Bajaj ElectricalsLimited Employees’ Housing Welfare Fund, which havebeen recognised as a Joint Ventures for the purpose ofconsolidation in the Company’s consolidated financialstatements.
Performance of Joint Ventures
% of
shareholding ofthe Companyas on March 31,2026
Status
Bajaj ElectricalsLimited Employees’Welfare Fund No.1
32.93%
Joint Venture
Bajaj ElectricalsLimited Employees’Welfare Fund No.2
Bajaj ElectricalsLimited Employees’Welfare Fund No.3
Bajaj ElectricalsLimited Employees’Welfare Fund No.4
Bajaj ElectricalsLimited Employees’Housing WelfareFund
Total income of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ WelfareFund No. 1 for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 0.65 crore(Previous Year: ' 3.74 crore). Loss for the year was '. 0.04crore (Previous Year Loss: ' 4.66 crore).
Total income of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ WelfareFund No. 2 for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 0.89 crore(Previous Year: ' 6.76 crore). Loss for the year was ' 7.44crore (Previous Year Loss: ' 2.09 crore).
Total income of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ WelfareFund No. 3 for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 4.35 crore(Previous Year: ' 5.07crore). Loss for the year was ' 6.64crore (Previous Year Loss: ?3.27 crore).
Total income of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ WelfareFund No. 4 for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 0.67 crore(Previous Year: ' 4.21 crore). Loss for the year was ' 3.86crore (Previous Year Profit: ' 1.55 crore).
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Housing WelfareFund: Total income of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’Housing Welfare Fund for the financial year 2025-26 stood at' 0.31 crore (Previous Year: ' 0.15 crore). Loss for the yearwas ' 0.03 crore (Previous Year Loss: ' 0.27 crore).
Joint Venture with Al Sharif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(KSA): On February 17, 2026, the Company entered intoa Joint Venture Agreement with Al Sharif of Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia (KSA) to establish and grow our business inthat region. Accordingly, a Joint Venture entity with 50:50participation is being incorporated in KSA as a vehicle tojointly bid and execute projects there.
During the year under review, Bajel Projects Limited signeda collaboration agreement with the National Investment andInfrastructure Fund ("NIIF”), a sovereign-linked alternativeasset manager anchored by the Government of India andAnantGrid Private Limited, a power transmission developerpromoted by NIIF.
The collaboration agreement proposes to participate in theopportunities of mutual interest in the power transmissionsector in India, emanating from the Government of India’sfocus on renewable energy integration, grid modernization,and private sector participation. The framework aims todeliver high-quality and cost-efficient power transmissionprojects on time in India by combining:
(i) NIIF’s investment and asset management capabilities
(ii) AnantGrid’s business development and projectmanagement capabilities, and
(iii) Bajel’s engineering and execution expertise.
The collaboration creates an opportunity to participatein India’s transmission growth beyond the conventionalEPC contractor model. It also aligns with the Company’sobjective of expanding through alliances, disciplined capitalparticipation and technically differentiated execution
Under the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, a Report onthe performance and financial position of the joint venture inForm AOC-1 is given in Annexure E, which forms part of thisReport.
In accordance with the fourth proviso to Section 136(1) ofthe Act, the Annual Report of Company, containing thereinits Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements areavailable on the Company’s website at https://bajelprojects.com. Further, as per fifth proviso to the said Section, theannual accounts of the joint venture of the Company are alsoavailable on the Company’s website at https://bajelprojects.com. Any member who may be interested in obtaining acopy of the aforesaid documents may write to the CompanySecretary at the Company’s Registered Office. Further, thesaid documents will be available for examination by theshareholders of the Company at its Registered Office during
all working days except Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidaysand National Holidays, between 11.00 a.m. and 01.00 p.m.
The Policy for Determining Material Subsidiary as approvedby the Board may be accessed on the Company’s websiteat:https://www.baielproiects.com/pdf/Policies/Policv-for-Determining-Material-Subsidiarv.pdf
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the Company for the year endedMarch 31, 2026, as per Schedule III to the Act forms part ofthis Report.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
The Directors also present the audited consolidatedfinancial statements incorporating the duly audited financialstatements of the ioint venture prepared in compliance withthe Act, applicable Accounting Standards and the SEBIListing Regulations and they form part of this Report.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIALPERSONNEL
The composition of the Board is in conformity with Regulation17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and also with theprovisions of the Act.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 ofthe Act and the Company’s Articles of Association, Mr.Rajesh Ganesh (DIN 07008856) Managing Director isliable to retire by rotation at the forthcoming AnnualGeneral Meeting and being eligible offers himself for re¬appointment. The Board recommends the re-appointmentof Mr. Rajesh Ganesh for the consideration of the Membersof the Company. The relevant details including the profileof Mr. Rajesh Ganesh is included separately in the Noticeof AGM and Report on Corporate Governance of theCompany, forming part of the Annual Report.
The Board of Directors of the Company at its Meetingheld on May 27, 2026, pursuant to the recommendationof the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC”)approved the appointment of Ms. Pooja Bajaj (DIN:08254455) as an Additional Director (Non-Executive andNon-Independent) of the Company with effect from May27, 2026 to hold office up to the date of the next AnnualGeneral Meeting of the Company. The Company hasreceived a notice in writing under the provisions of Section160 of the Act from a Member proposing the candidatureof Ms. Pooja Bajaj for the office of Director of the Company.
The Board recommends to the Members the appointmentof Ms. Pooja Bajaj as Non-Executive Non-IndependentDirector of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. Therelevant details including the profile of Ms. Pooja Bajaj isincluded separately in the Notice of AGM, forming part ofthe Annual Report.
All Independent Directors of the Company have givendeclarations under Section 149(7) of the Act that theymeet the criteria of independence as laid down underSection 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) and otherapplicable provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations. Interms of Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations,the Independent Directors have confirmed that they arenot aware of any circumstance or situation, which existsor may be reasonably anticipated, that could impairor impact their ability to discharge their duties with anobjective independent judgement and without any externalinfluence. The Independent Directors hold office for a fixedterm of five years and are not liable to retire by rotation.
All Independent Directors of the Company have validregistration in the Independent Director’s databank of IndianInstitute of Corporate Affairs as required under Rule 6(1) ofthe Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Director)Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019 and are either exempt orhave completed the online proficiency self-assessment testconducted by; the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs the inaccordance with the provisions of Section 150 of the Act. Inthe opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors, fulfil theconditions of independence specified in Section 149(6) of theAct and Regulation 16(1)(b) and other applicable provisionsof the SEBI Listing Regulations and they possess necessaryexpertise, integrity, experience, and proficiency in theirrespective fields. The Independent Directors reviewed theperformance of Non-Independent Directors, the Committeesand the Board as a whole, along with the performanceof the Chairman of the Company, taking into account theviews of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directorsand assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow ofinformation between the management and the Board that isnecessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably performtheir duties.
The terms and conditions of appointment of the IndependentDirectors are placed on the website of the Company at:https://www.baielproiects.com/pdf/Disclosure-Under-Regulation-46-of-the-LODR/Letter-of-Appointment-of-Independent-Director.pdf
In compliance with the requirement of SEBI ListingRegulations, the Company has put in place a familiarisationprogramme for the independent directors to familiarisethem with their role, rights and responsibility as directors,the working of the Company, nature of the industry in whichthe Company operates, business model, etc. The details of
familiarisation programme are explained in the CorporateGovernance Report and the same are also available on thewebsite of the Company athttps://www.baielproiects.com/pdf/Disclosure-Under-Regulation-46-of-the-LODR/Familiarisaton-programmes-for-ID.pdf
During the year under review, there has been a change in theKey Managerial Personnel of the Company as under:
a. The Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 27,
2026, took on record the letter received from Mr. AjaySuresh Nagle relinquishing his position as CompanySecretary & Chief Compliance Officer of the Company witheffect from May 27, 2026. Consequently, he was relievedfrom his role, responsibility and authority as CompanySecretary and Chief Compliance Officer as on the saiddate.
Mr. Ajay Suresh Nagle shall, however, continue in hisposition as an Executive Director of the Company until theexpiry of his tenure i.e. till the closing of business hours onAugust 31, 2026.
The Board extends its sincere gratitude and appreciationto Mr. Ajay Suresh Nagle for the valuable guidanceand unwavering support during his association withthe Company since its incorporation and shaping theCorporate governance system in the Company during hisrole as Company Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer.
b. The Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 27,
2026, approved the appointment of Ms. Amee Joshi, asthe Company Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer ofthe Company and as a Key Managerial Personnel witheffect from May 27, 2026.
Consequently, as on date of the report, the followingexecutives are designated as Key Managerial Personnelof the Company in accordance with the provisions ofSections 2(51) and 203 of the Act, read with the applicablerules made thereunder
• Mr. Rajesh Ganesh, Managing Director & ChiefExecutive Officer,
• Mr. Ajay Suresh Nagle, Executive Director,
• Mr. Nitesh Bhandari, Chief Financial Officer, and
• Ms. Amee Joshi, Company Secretary & ChiefCompliance Officer
Except as stated above, there were no other changes in theDirectors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Companyduring the year under review since the last report.
Detailed information on the Directors is provided in theCorporate Governance Report, which forms part of thisAnnual Report.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
Seven (07) Board meetings were held during the financialyear 2025- 26. The intervening gap between the meetingswas within the period prescribed under the Act and SEBIListing Regulations. The details of meetings of the Boardheld during the financial year 2025-26 is mentioned in theCorporate Governance Report.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As on March 31, 2026, the Board of Directors have thefollowing Committees:
a. Audit Committee;
b. Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
c. Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee;
d. Risk Management Committee;
e. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;
f. Finance Committee; and
g. Committee of Independent Directors.
Each Committee functions in accordance with its respectiveterms of reference approved by the Board and in line with theapplicable provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.The details of the Committees along with their composition,number of meetings and attendance at the meetings areprovided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms apart of this Annual Report.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the SEBIListing Regulations, the Board has carried out the annualperformance evaluation of the Directors individually as well asevaluation of the working of the Board and of the Committeesof the Board, by way of individual and collective feedbackfrom Directors. The manner in which the evaluation wasconducted by the Company and evaluation criteria has beenexplained in the Corporate Governance Report which formspart of this Annual Report.
The Board of Directors expressed satisfaction with the overallevaluation process and the performance of the Board, itscommittees, and individual Directors.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS’ APPOINTMENTAND REMUNERATION
The Board of Directors has framed a Nomination andRemuneration Policy which lays down a framework inrelation to appointment and remuneration of Directors,
Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and otheremployees of the Company ("Policy”). The Policy broadlylays down the guiding principles, philosophy and thebasis for payment of remuneration to Executive and Non¬executive Directors (by way of sitting fees and commission),Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and otheremployees. The Policy also provides for the Board Diversity,the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,the independence of Director and criteria for appointmentof Key Managerial Personnel/Senior Management andperformance evaluation which are considered by theNomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board ofDirectors whilst taking a decision on the potential candidates.
The said policy also includes a criterion for making paymentsto all the Non-Executive Directors of the Company (includingIndependent Directors).
The above Policy is given in Annexure F, which forms partof this Report, and has also been posted on the website ofthe Company at:https://www.baielproiects.com/pdf/Policies/Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf
RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROLSADEQUACY
The Company’s internal control systems are commensuratewith the nature of its business, and the size and complexityof its operations. These are routinely tested and certifiedby Statutory as well as Internal Auditors and cover alloffices, factories and key business areas. Significant auditobservations and follow up actions thereon are reportedto the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee reviewsadequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s internalcontrol environment and monitors the implementation of auditrecommendations, including those relating to strengthening ofthe Company’s risk management policies and systems.
Based on the report of the Statutory Auditors, the internalfinancial controls with reference to the standalone andconsolidated financial statements were adequate andoperating effectively.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIALSTANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable SecretarialStandards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries ofIndia.
REPORTING OF FRAUD
There was no instance of fraud reported during the yearunder review, which required the Statutory Auditors, CostAuditor or Secretarial Auditor to report the same to the AuditCommittee of the Company under Section 143(12) of the Actand Rules framed thereunder.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has formulated a Risk Management Policyand has in place a mechanism to inform the Board aboutrisk assessment and minimisation procedures along witha periodical review to ensure that executive managementcontrols risk by means of a properly designed framework.
The Risk Management framework is reviewed periodically bythe Risk Management Committee, which includes discussingthe Management submissions on risks, prioritising key risksand approving action plans to mitigate such risks.
Detailed discussion on risk management forms part of theManagement Discussion and Analysis, which forms part ofthis Annual Report. At present, in the opinion of the Board ofDirectors, there are no risks which may threaten the existenceof the Company.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee comprises of three Directors viz. Mr.Maneck Davar as the Chairman of the Committee, and Mr.Rajendra Prasad Singh and Ms. Radhika M. Dudhat, as themembers of the Committee.
During the year under review, all the recommendations ofthe Audit Committee were accepted by the Board. Detailsof the role and responsibilities of the Audit Committee, theparticulars of meetings held and attendance of the Membersat such Meetings are given in the Report on CorporateGovernance, which forms part of the Annual Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES ANDCOMMITMENTS
There have been no material changes and commitmentsaffecting the financial position of the Company, which haveoccurred between the end of the financial year 2025-26 andthe date of this Report.
AUDITORS AND AUDITOR’S REPORT
Statutory Auditors
The Members at their 1st Annual General Meeting ("1st AGM”)of the Company held on June 16, 2023, have appointedMessrs S R B C & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAIRegistration No.324982E/E300003) as the Statutory Auditorsof the Company till the conclusion of Annual General Meetingof the Company to be held in the year 2027.
The Auditors’ Report on the financial statements forms partof this Annual Report. There has been no qualification,reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by theAuditors in their Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Act readwith the Rules framed thereunder, the cost audit recordsmaintained by the Company in respect of its manufacturingactivities are required to be audited. In this regard, MessrsR. Nanabhoy & Co. (Firm Registration No.000010), CostAccountants carried out the cost audit for applicablebusinesses during the financial year.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, theBoard of Directors has appointed Messrs R. Nanabhoy &
Co. (Firm Registration No.000010), Cost Accountants as theCost Auditors for the financial year 2025-26. The Companyhas received a certificate from Messrs R. Nanabhoy & Co.,confirming that they are not disqualified from being appointedas the Cost Auditors of the Company.
The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is requiredto be placed before the members in the general meeting fortheir ratification. Accordingly, a resolution seeking members’ratification for the remuneration payable to Messrs R.Nanabhoy & Co., Cost Accountants, is included at Item No.6of the Notice of the ensuing AGM.
The Cost Audit Report for the year ended March 31, 2025,has been filed within the due date.
The Board have appointed Messrs Anant B. Khamankar &
Co., Practicing Company Secretaries (Membership No. FCS3198; CP No. 1860) as the Secretarial Auditors to conductthe Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial yearended March 31, 2026, as per the provisions of Section 204of the Act read with Rules framed thereunder. The SecretarialAudit Report in Form MR-3 is given as Annexure G andforms a part of this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report doesnot contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark ordisclaimer.
The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report duly signed byMessrs Anant B. Khamankar & Co., Practicing CompanySecretaries (Membership No. FCS 3198; CP No. 1860) hasbeen submitted to the Stock Exchanges within 60 days of theend of the Financial Year.
TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATIONAND PROTECTION FUND
As per the Scheme of Arrangement between Baiai ElectricalsLimited ("Demerged Company”) and Baiel Proiects Limited("Resulting Company/ Company”) and their respectiveshareholders under Sections 230 to 232 of Act ("DemergerScheme”) and Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 ofthe Act read with the IEPF Rules, equity shares of face valueof ' 2/- each, in respect of which dividend was not paid orclaimed by the members for seven consecutive years ormore of demerged Company, their shares consequent to theDemerger Scheme have been transferred by the Company toIEPF.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY,TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION ANDFOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS ANDOUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technologyabsorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgostipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexedherewith as Annexure H which forms part of this Report.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIALRELATIONS
The Company maintains a policy of employee welfare at eachlevel and remains committed to enhancing their competencyand contribution. The Company has put in a concertedefforts to onboard right talent, keeping in mind the ambitiousgoals set out for future. The Company continues to improveHR policies and processes including skill development,performance management and employee engagementinitiatives. These are discussed in detail in the ManagementDiscussion and Analysis Report forming part of the AnnualReport.
The relations with the employees of the Company havecontinued to remain cordial throughout the year.
KEY INITIATIVES WITH RESPECTTO STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP,CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP,ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY,HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OFEMPLOYEES
The key initiatives taken by the Company with respect tostakeholder relationship, customer relationship, environment,sustainability, health and safety are provided separately undervarious Heads in this Integrated Annual Report.
The Environment, Health and Safety Policy and Human RightsPolicy are available on the website of the Company athttps://www.baielproiects.com/investor-relations.html
PROTECTION OF WOMEN ATWORKPLACE
In compliance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder ("POSH Act”), theCompany has formulated and implemented a policy onprevention, prohibition and redressal of complaints relatedto sexual harassment of women at the workplace. All womenemployees either permanent, temporary or contractual arecovered under the above policy. The said policy has beenuploaded on the internal portal of the Company for informationof all employees and has been widely disseminated. AnInternal Complaint Committee (ICC) has been set up incompliance with the said provisions.
Number of cases filed and their disposal under Section 22 ofthe POSH Act, as at March 31, 2026, is as follows:
Numbers
Number of complaints pending as on thebeginning of the financial year
Nil
Number of complaints filed during thefinancial year
Number of complaints pending as on theend of the financial year
MATERNITY BENEFITS FOR WOMENEMPLOYEES
The Company is committed to providing a supportive andinclusive work environment for all employees. The Companyhas complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act1961, as amended from time to time, and extends maternitybenefits to eligible women employees in accordance withthe requirements of the Act. The Company has appropriate
policies and practices in place to ensure compliance with theapplicable statutory provisions relating to maternity benefits.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosures relating to remuneration and other details asrequired pursuant to Section 197(12) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 ("the Act”) read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, is provided in Annexure I, forming part of thisReport.
During the financial year 2025-26, none of the ManagingDirector, Whole-time Director or Manager of the Companyreceived any remuneration or commission from the Company’sholding company or subsidiary company.
Further, during the financial year 2025-26, no employee of theCompany was in receipt of remuneration exceeding the limitsprescribed under Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITYSTATEMENT
a. in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the yearended March 31, 2026, the applicable accountingstandards have been followed along with properexplanation relating to material departures, if any;
b. they have selected such accounting policies and appliedthem consistently and made judgements and estimatesthat are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true andfair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end ofthe financial year and of the profit of the Company for thatperiod;
c. they have taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguardingthe assets of the Company and for preventing anddetecting frauds and other irregularities;
d. they have prepared the annual accounts on a goingconcern basis;
e. they have laid down internal financial controls to befollowed by the Company and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliancewith the provisions of all applicable laws and that suchsystems were adequate and operating effectively.
OTHER DISCLOSURES /CONFIRMATIONS
a. Neither the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officernor the Executive Director of the Company received anyremuneration or commission from any of the subsidiariesof the Company, as Company does not have anysubsidiaries.
b. The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares toits directors or employees.
c. The Company has not failed to implement any corporateaction during the year under review.
d. The disclosure pertaining to explanation for any deviationor variation in connection with certain terms of a publicissue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc. is not applicableto the Company, as during the year Company did notundertake any fund raising activities.
e. The Company’s securities were not suspended during theyear under review.
f. There was no revision of financial statements and Board’sReport of the Company during the year under review.
APPRECIATION ANDACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors place on record their deep appreciation toemployees at all levels for their hard work, dedication andcommitment, which is vital in achieving the over-all growth ofthe Company.
The Board places on record its appreciation for the supportand co-operation the Company has been receiving from itssuppliers, vendors, business partners and others associatedwith the business of the Company. The Company looks uponthem as partners in its progress and has shared with themthe rewards of growth. It will be the Company’s endeavour tobuild and nurture strong links with the customers on mutualityof benefits, along with respect for and co-operation witheach other. The Directors also take this opportunity to thankall Shareholders, Clients, Banks, Government RegulatoryAuthorities and Stock Exchanges, for their continued support.
ANNEXURES
a. Dividend Distribution Policy - Annexure A;
c. Disclosure of transaction pursuant to the provisions ofRegulation 34(3) read with clause 2A of the Part A ofSchedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations- Annexure C;
d. Annual Report on CSR Activities - Annexure D;
f. Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company -
g. Secretarial Audit Report - Annexure G;
h. Report on Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorptionand Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo - Annexure H;and
i. Disclosures under Section 197(12) of the Act read with theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 - Annexure I.
For and on behalf ofthe Board of Directors of Bajel Projects Limited
ChairmanDIN:00089358
Address: Rustomjee Aspiree, 8th Floor,Mumbai Bhanu Shankar Yagnik Marg,
May 27, 2026 Sion East, Mumbai-400022