The Board of Directors ("Board") of your Company is pleased topresent the 44th Annual Report of Mastek Limited ("Mastek"or "the Company" or "Your Company") on the business andoperations together with the Audited Financial Statements(Consolidated and Standalone) for the Financial Year endedMarch 31, 2026.
In compliance with the applicable provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 (including any statutory modification(s) orre-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force) ("the Act")and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 (herein after referred to as "SEBI ListingRegulations"), this report covers the financial results and otherdevelopments during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026.
Key highlights of the Financial Results (Consolidated and Standalone) of your Company for the Financial Year ended March 31,2026 are summarised below:
Summarised Profit and Loss
Consolidated
Standalone
Financial Year2025-26
Financial Year2024-25
FinancialYear 2024-25(Restated)
Revenue from operations
3,69,875
3,45,523
91,756
93,909
Other income
7,041
2,228
13,545
8,438
Total Income
3,76,916
3,47,751
1,05,301
1,02,347
Expenses
3,11,319
2,90,878
76,059
77,691
Depreciation and amortisation expenses
7,261
7,512
2,564
2,630
Finance costs
3,202
4,206
140
482
Exceptional items (loss) / gain
(3,012)
761
(3,375)
(3,624)
Profit Before Tax
52,122
45,916
23,163
17,920
Tax expense
11,722
8,323
2,919
3,886
Profit After Tax
40,400
37,593
20,244
14,034
Other Comprehensive Income
19,853
4,826
(1,747)
(874)
Total Comprehensive Income
60,253
42,419
18,497
13,160
Attributable to Equity Holders
Dividend
(7,435)
(5,866)
EPS (in INR):
Basic
130.45
121.78
65.37
45.46
Diluted
129.50
120.65
64.89
45.04
Note: The above figures are extracted from the Consolidated and Standalone Financial Statements, which have been prepared in compliancewith the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), and it complies with all aspects of Ind AS notified under Section 133 the Companies Act,
2013 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force) ("the Act") read with Companies (IndianAccounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (amended) and other relevant provisions thereof. There are no material departures from the prescribednorms stipulated by the Accounting Standards in preparation for the Annual Accounts. Accounting policies have been consistently applied,except where a newly issued Accounting Standard, if initially adopted or a revision to an existing Accounting Standard, required a change in theAccounting Policy hitherto in use. Management evaluates all recently issued or revised Accounting Standards on an ongoing basis.
On a Consolidated basis, the Company and its Subsidiaries("Mastek Group") registered revenue from operations ofINR 3,69,875 lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2026(as compared to INR 3,45,523 lakhs for the previousyear), recording an increase of 7.05%. The Mastek Group
registered a Net Profit of INR 40,400 lakhs for the yearended March 31, 2026 (as compared to INR 37,593 lakhs forthe previous year), thereby recording an increase of 7.47%.
On a Standalone basis, the Company registered revenue fromoperations of INR 91,756 lakhs for the year ended March 31,2026 (as compared to INR 93,909 lakhs for the previous year).The Company also recorded a net profit of INR 20,244 lakhsfor the year ended March 31, 2026 (as compared to a NetProfit of INR 14,034 lakhs for the previous year).
Geographies
Year ended March 31, 2026
Year ended March 31, 2025
INR in lakhs
% of Revenue
UKI & Europe
2,41,129
65.2
1,98,052
57.3
North America
82,853
22.4
93,285
27.0
AMEA
45,893
12.4
54,186
15.7
Total
100.0
The UKI & Europe Geography operations contributed INR 2,41,129 lakhs to total Operating Revenue for the year endedMarch 31, 2026 (as compared to INR 1,98,052 lakhs for the previous year), resulting in growth of 21.8%.
The North America Geography operations contributed INR 82,852 Lakhs to total Operating Revenue for the year endedMarch 31, 2026 (as compared to INR 93,285 lakhs for the previous year), resulting in decline of 11.2%.
The AMEA operations contributed INR 45,893 lakhs to total Operating Revenue for the year ended March 31, 2026(as compared to INR 54,186 lakhs for the previous year), resulting in decline of 15.3%.
Service Lines
Digital & Application Engineering
1,87,837
50.8
1,60,538
46.5
Oracle Cloud & Enterprise Apps
98,310
26.6
1,08,130
31.3
Digital Commerce & Experience
38,301
10.4
44,960
13.0
Data, Automation, and AI
45,428
12.2
31,895
9.2
Customer Segments
| Year ended March 31, 2025
Government & Education
1,46,262
39.5
139,987
40.5
Health & Life sciences
90,552
24.5
70,331
20.4
Manufacturing & Technology
44,582
12.1
46,541
13.5
Retail & Consumer
41,146
11.1
47,094
13.6
Financial Services
47,333
12.8
41,570
12.0
The Consolidated Financial Statements have beenprepared by the Company in accordance with therequirements of Indian Accounting Standard (IndAS)
110 "Consolidated Financial Statements" and IndAS28 "Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures"prescribed under Section 133 of the Act, read with therules thereunder.
Profitability
Profit for the year grew 7.05% Y-o-Y owing to thefollowing reasons:
• Growth was supported by improved cost efficienciesdue to AI and other operating lever, optimal resourceutilization resulting in higher revenue per FTE, andcurrency tailwinds;
• partially offset by true up impact in gratuity and leaveencashment benefits due to statutory changes inLabour Code announced in November 2025.
In order to eliminate the doubling of related costs,leading to better cost and operational efficiencies,the Board of Directors of the Company at its meetingheld on September 26, 2024, approved the Scheme ofArrangement in the nature of amalgamation of MastekEnterprise Solutions Private Limited, a wholly-ownedsubsidiary ('Transferor Company') with the Company('Transferee Company').
The Honourable National Company Law Tribunal,Ahmedabad Bench, pronounced the Order on May 2,
2025, approving the Scheme of Arrangement betweenthe Transferor and Transferee Companies. The Companythen filed the certified copy of the NCLT Order, with theRegistrar of Companies on May 31, 2025. The Scheme ofArrangement accordingly became effective from May 31,2025 ('Effective Date').
With effect from the Appointed Date, April 1, 2024, all theassets and liabilities of Transferor Company, without anyfurther act, instrument or deed, stand transferred to andvested in and/ or be deemed to have been transferred to andvested in Transferee Company so as to become, on and fromthe Appointed Date, the estate, assets, rights, title, interestsand authorities of the Transferee Company, pursuant to theprovisions of Sections 230 to 232 of the Act .
The Transferee Company held 100% share capital ofthe Transferor Company. Accordingly, pursuant to theamalgamation of the Transferor Company with theTransferee Company, Equity Shares held by the TransfereeCompany have been cancelled and extinguished as perSections 61 and 66 of the Act.
4. Material Changes and Commitmentsaffecting the financial position of theCompany, between the end of thefinancial year and the date of the report
There have been no material changes and commitmentsaffecting the financial position of the Company, which haveoccurred from the end of this financial year till the date ofthis Report.
5. Transfer to General Reserves
No part of the profit for the year was transferred toGeneral Reserves during the year under review.
6. Dividend
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as "SEBI Listing Regulations"), yourCompany has a well-defined Dividend Distribution Policythat balances the dual objectives of rewarding Membersthrough dividends whilst also ensuring the availability ofsufficient funds for the growth of the Company. The Policy isavailable on the website of the Company and can be accessedthrough the web link https://www.mastek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf
The Board of Directors at its meeting held over January 20,2026 and January 21, 2026, declared an Interim Dividendat the rate of 160% i.e. INR 8 per equity share (on the facevalue of INR 5 each). The above dividend was paid to theMembers on February 11, 2026.
Your Directors are pleased to recommend a Final Dividendat the rate of 320%, i.e. INR 16 per equity share (on the facevalue of INR 5 each) for the Financial Year ended March31, 2026, which is subject to the Members' approval atthe ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Final Dividend,if approved, would be paid (subject to deduction of taxat source) within 30 (thirty) days from the date of theAnnual General Meeting to those Members whose nameappears in the Register of Members as on the Record
Date mentioned in the Notice convening the 44th AnnualGeneral Meeting.
The total dividend for the Financial Year ended March 31,2026, including the proposed Final Dividend, amounts toINR 24 per equity share (on the face value of INR 5 each) or480% (previous year INR 23 per equity share or 460%).
Pursuant to the amendment in the SEBI Listing Regulations,dividend, if approved by the members, shall be paid onlythrough electronic modes. Accordingly, the Company wouldnot be able to make dividend payments through physicalinstruments such as warrants and cheques.
7. Transfer of Unclaimed Dividend Amountand Underlying Shares to InvestorEducation and Protection Fund Authority
During the year under review, pursuant to the provisionsof Section 124 (5) of the Act, the Final Dividend for theFinancial Year 2017-18 amounting to INR 3,49,972/- andthe Interim Dividend for the Financial Year 2018-19amounting to INR 2,75,636/- which remained unclaimedfor 7 (seven) consecutive years, have been transferred tothe designated Bank account of Investor Education andProtection Fund (IEPF) and the underlying shares on theabove unclaimed amounts aggregating to 6,182 and 801equity shares respectively, have also been transferredto the Demat account of the IEPF Authority. However,the members can claim the said shares along with thedividend(s) by making an application to IEPF Authority inaccordance with the procedure available on www.iepf.gov.inand on submission of such documents as prescribed underthe Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016. Thedetailed procedure for claiming shares/dividend transferredto IEPF is also made available on the Company's website athttps://www.mastek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Procedure-to-claim-shares-from-IEPF.pdf.
The Company is in the process of transferring theUnclaimed Final Dividend amount for the Financial Year2018-19 to IEPF Authority shortly, including the underlyingequity shares on the said unclaimed dividend.
The Company sends specific communication in advanceto the concerned shareholders at their address registeredwith the Company/RTA and also publishes notice innewspapers to enable them to take appropriate action toclaim the unclaimed dividend and the corresponding sharesdue for transfer to IEPF Authority.
The Company has availed special contingency insurancepolicies towards the risks arising out of the requirementsrelating to issuance of duplicate securities and for theclaims related to IEPF, which is renewed every year.
The due dates of the unpaid / unclaimed dividend amount,which will be transferred to the IEPF Authority in thecurrent financial year and subsequent years, are given inthe Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part ofthis Annual Report.
Details of the Nodal Officer of the Company are displayedon the website athttps://www.mastek.com/investors.
In terms of provisions of Regulation 34(2) of the SEBIListing Regulations, a detailed review of the operations,performance and future outlook of the Company and itsbusiness is outlined in the Management Discussion andAnalysis section which forms part of this Annual Report.
A. The Company has 2 (two) ongoing Employee Stock OptionPlans ("ESOPs") at present, viz. ESOP Plan VI and ESOPPlan VII. The Members approved the ESOP Plan VI at theAnnual General Meeting held on October 1, 2010, andESOP Plan VII at the Annual General Meeting held on July17, 2013, for issuance of the Employee Stock Options("Options") to the identified employees of the Company.Plans I to V, have already been closed by the Company.
The ESOP Schemes are in compliance with the Act andSEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)Regulations, 2021 ("SEBI SBEB Regulations") and areavailable on the Company's website athttps://www.mastek.com/investors/corporate-information.
B. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of theCompany, inter alia, administers and monitors ESOPSchemes, implemented by the Company in accordancewith the relevant provisions of the Act and the SEBI SBEBRegulations. During the year under review, the Companygranted 59,285 Options to its identified employees.
The Certificate from M/s. P. Mehta & Associates,Secretarial Auditors, confirming that the ESOP Schemesare in compliance with the provisions of the Act and SEBISBEB Regulations, has been obtained and is available forinspection by the Members.
During the year under review, there were no materialchanges in the ESOP plans of the Company. The detailsof the overall Options under the aforesaid ESOPs and thedisclosure in compliance with SEBI SBEB Regulations forthe year ended March 31, 2026, are annexed as "Annexure1" to this report. No employee was issued stock optionsduring the year equal to or exceeding 1% of the issuedcapital of the Company at the time of grant.
During the year, the Company issued and allotted 57,446equity shares of the face value of INR 5 each for a totalnominal value of INR 2,87,230/- under Employee StockOption Plans VI and VII to the employees who exercisedtheir vested Employee Stock Options. These equity sharesranked pari passu in all respects with the existing equityshares of the Company.
Further, in terms of Scheme of Arrangement betweenMastek Enterprise Solutions Private Limited, a whollyowned subsidiary, ('Transferor Company') with theCompany ('Transferee Company'), the AuthorisedShare Capital of the Transferee Company increased byINR10,00,000/-.
The movement of Share Capital due to allotment under ESOP Plans during the year under review was as under:
Particulars
No. of sharesissued andallotted
Cumulativeoutstanding no. ofshares
Cumulativeoutstanding totalshare capital
Share Capital at the beginning of the year, i.e. as on April 1, 2025
-
3,09,39,894
15,46,99,470
Allotment of Shares:
1. May 27, 2025
6,420
3,09,46,314
15,47,31,570
2. July 11, 2025
3,356
3,09,49,670
15,47,48,350
3. August 24, 2025
25,047
3,09,74,717
15,48,73,585
4. October 08, 2025
5,932
3,09,80,649
15,49,03,245
5. December 02, 2025
5,990
3,09,86,639
15,49,33,195
6. December 30, 2025
3,013
3,09,89,652
15,49,48,260
7. January 16, 2026
1,722
3,09,91,374
15,49,56,870
8. March 05, 2026
5,966
3,09,97,340
15,49,86,700
Share capital at the end of the year, i.e. as on March 31, 2026
Your Company is listed on BSE Limited and National StockExchange of India Limited and the Company has not issuedany equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,voting, or otherwise, and shares are actively traded on theaforementioned Exchanges and have not been suspendedfrom trading.
Further, the Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit as perthe SEBI Listing Regulations is carried on a quarterlybasis by M/s. P. Mehta & Associates, Practicing CompanySecretaries, and the Report is duly disclosed to the saidExchanges, where the equity shares of the Companyare listed.
A list of group Subsidiaries of your Company is provided aspart of the notes to the Financial Statements and annexureto this report.
In accordance with Section 129(3) of the Act, read withRule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a separatestatement containing the salient features of the financialstatements of all Subsidiaries of the Company, in prescribedForm AOC - 1 is annexed as "Annexure 2" to this Report.The statement also provides details of the performanceand financial position of each of the Subsidiaries and theircontribution to the overall performance of the Company.
During the Financial Year 2025-26, the Company had noAssociate Company.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136(1) ofthe Act, the Financial Statements including, ConsolidatedFinancial Statements along with relevant documents andseparate Financial Statements in respect of Subsidiaries,are available on the website of the Company and the sameare also available for inspection by the Members.
There has been no material change in the nature of thebusiness of any of the Company's Subsidiaries during theyear under review, except the following:
• Mastek Systems (Malaysia) SDN. BHD, a stepdownsubsidiary of the Company, initiated the process forvoluntarily winding up under the applicable local lawsin Malaysia.
• Evosys Kuwait WLL, a stepdown subsidiary of theCompany, has been voluntarily wound up under theapplicable local laws in Kuwait.
Mastek (UK) Limited and Mastek Systems CompanyLimited (formerly known as Evolutionary SystemsCompany Limited) are classified as 'Material Subsidiaries'as per the criteria given under Regulation 16 of the SEBIListing Regulations.
The Company has formulated a "Policy for determiningMaterial Subsidiaries" and posted the same on thewebsite of the Company, and can be accessed throughthe web link athttps://www.mastek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Policy-for-determining-Material-Subsidiaries.pdf
As per the criteria given under Regulation 24 of the SEBIListing Regulations, the Company has already appointed anIndependent Director on the Board of Mastek (UK) Limited.
The Company monitors the performance of itsSubsidiaries, inter alia, by the following means:
• The Financial Statements and in particular, investmentsmade by the Subsidiary Companies are reviewed
by the Audit Committee of the Company on aconsolidated basis.
• The Minutes of the Board Meetings of the SubsidiaryCompanies are placed before the Board of the Company.
• The details of any significant transactions andarrangements entered into by the SubsidiaryCompanies are placed before the Board of the Company.
• The identified Senior Managerial Personnel of theCompany in some cases, are appointed as the Directorsand Key Managerial Personnel of Subsidiary Companies.They provide updates on the affairs and operations ofsuch subsidiaries to the Company's Board and/or itsCommittees on a quarterly basis.
• An Independent Director of the Company is appointedas a Director on the Board of all material subsidiaries.
In line with the requirements of the Act and the SEBIListing Regulations, the Company has formulated aPolicy on Related Party Transactions and the samecan be accessed on the Company's website athttps://www.mastek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RelatedPartyTransactionsPolicy.pdf
During the year under review, the Company has notentered into any material transactions with RelatedParties (except with its Subsidiaries, which are exemptfor the purpose of Section 188(1) of the Act). As definedunder Section 2(76) of the Act, read with Companies(Specification and Definitions Details) Rules, 2014, allthe Related Party Transactions entered into were in theordinary course of business and are on an arm's lengthbasis and in compliance with the applicable provisions ofthe Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
All transactions with Related Parties are placed beforethe Audit Committee for its approval. Omnibus approvalsare given by the Audit Committee on yearly basis for
transactions, which are anticipated and repetitive innature. The Company has a process in place to periodicallyreview and monitor Related Party Transactions. There areno materially significant Related Party Transactions withits Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel, etc.that may have potential conflict with the interest of theCompany at large.
The details of the Related Party Transactions as per IndianAccounting Standards (Ind AS) 24 are set out in notes tothe Financial Statements of the Company. There were nocontracts, arrangements or transactions entered duringthis financial year that fall under the scope of Section188(1) of the Act. Accordingly, the prescribed Form AOC-2is not applicable to the Company for the financial year2025-26 and hence does not form part of this report.
The particulars of Loans, Guarantees given, andInvestments made by the Company during the year underreview and as covered under the provisions of Section186 of the Act have been disclosed in the notes to theFinancial Statements forming part of the Annual Report.The Company has made investments in wholly-ownedsubsidiaries and provided Corporate Guarantees / security/ charge / mortgage over its properties as security for loanfacilities availed by its Subsidiaries.
There have been no changes in the composition of theBoard of Directors during the year under review. Thedetails of the Board of Directors and the number ofmeetings held and attended by the Directors have beengiven in detail in the Report on Corporate Governance,which forms part of this Annual Report.
The Company has a diverse Board of Directors who believein good Corporate Governance Practices. The compositionof the Board of Directors is in accordance with theprovisions of Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 17 ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations, with an optimum combinationof Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors.
As at March 31, 2026, the Board of Directors of theCompany consists of 6 (six) Members, out of which thereare 3 (three) Independent Directors including 1 (one)Woman Director. There are two Non-Executive PromoterDirectors and one Whole-Time Director in the designationof Chief Executive Officer.
Appointment/ Re-appointment/ Director liable toretire by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 and otherapplicable provisions, if any, of the Act and pursuant tothe Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. UmangNahata (DIN: 00323145) is liable to retire by rotation atthe ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible hasoffered himself for reappointment. In the opinion of theBoard, Mr. Nahata possesses the requisite qualificationsand experience, and therefore, your Directors, based onthe recommendation of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee and Annual Performance Evaluation,recommend the re-appointment of Mr. Umang Nahata.
The necessary resolution for the re-appointment ofMr. Nahata shall be placed for the approval of the Membersat the ensuing Annual General Meeting. A brief profile ofMr. Nahata along with other related information, formspart of the AGM Notice.
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014(as amended from time to time), the following personsare acting as the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of theCompany as on March 31, 2026:
1. Mr. Umang Nahata - Whole-Time Director designatedas Chief Executive Officer
2. Mr. Deepak Kedia - Chief Financial Officer
3. Mrs. Reena Raje - Company Secretary &
Compliance Officer.
Pursuant to Rule 8(5)(iii) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014, the following changes occurred among theKey Managerial Personnel of the Company during the yearunder review:
1. Mr. Raghvendra Jha was appointed as Chief FinancialOfficer of the Company with effect from May 19,
2025 and subsequently resigned with effect fromJuly 11, 2025.
2. Mr. Dinesh Kalani, Sr. Vice President - GroupCompany Secretary & Compliance Officer of theCompany, superannuated from the services of theCompany with effect from August 31, 2025.
The Board places on record its appreciation towardsvaluable contribution made by them during their tenurewith the Company.
The definition of 'Independence' of Directors is derivedfrom Regulation 16 of the SEBI Listing Regulations andSection 149(6) of the Act. The Company has receivednecessary declarations under Section 149(7) of the Actand Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations,from the Independent Directors stating that they meetthe prescribed criteria for independence. All IndependentDirectors have affirmed compliance with the Code ofConduct for Independent Directors as prescribed inSchedule IV to the Act. Based on the confirmations/declarations received from the Independent Directors,your Board of Directors confirms that they areindependent of the management, are persons ofintegrity, possess relevant expertise, proficiency and vastexperience, and bring an independent judgment on theBoard's deliberations.
Accordingly, the following Non-Executive Directors areIndependent of the Management:
1. Mr. Rajeev Kumar Grover;
2. Mr. Suresh Vaswani; and
3. Ms. Marilyn Jones
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualifiedfrom being appointed as Director as specified in Section164(2) of the Act read with Rule 14(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.As required under Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointmentand Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, all theIndependent Directors have completed the registrationwith the Independent Directors Databank and alsocompleted the online proficiency test conducted by theIndian Institute of Corporate Affairs, wherever required.
There has been no change in the circumstances affectingtheir status as Independent Directors of the Company.
In compliance with the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Boardof Directors has carried out an Annual Evaluation ofthe performance of the Board, the Board Committees,Individual Directors, and Chairpersons for the yearunder review.
The functioning of the Board and Committees wasreviewed by an external subject expert and evaluatedusing a peer review process and based on responsesreceived from Directors and Committee Members, througha structured questionnaire, covering various aspectsof the composition and functioning of the Board andits Committees.
The evaluation of the performance of the Board,its Committees, the Chairman and the Directorsand suggestion emanating out of the performanceevaluation exercise were reviewed by the Nomination &
Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors attheir respective meetings.
The Board expressed its satisfaction with the evaluationresults, which reflected the high degree of engagement ofthe Board and its Committees with the Company and itsManagement. Based on the outcome of the evaluation andassessment cum feedback of the Directors, the Board, andthe Management have also agreed on some action points,which will be implemented over an agreed time frame.
The overall outcome of the performance evaluation forthe year was positive with the Board identifying keyareas for focus going forward and improving the Boardeffectiveness. This includes inter-alia continuing todedicate more time on the Company's business strategy,new business initiatives, Board skills development to meetthe emerging needs, engagement with senior managementand leadership talent and succession planning.
All Independent Directors are encouraged to familiarisewith the operations and functioning of the Company atthe time of their appointment and on an ongoing basis.
The Company has conducted a Familiarisation Programmefor the Directors / Independent Directors of the Companycovering the matters specified in Regulation 25(7) of theSEBI Listing Regulations. The details of the training andFamiliarisation Programme conducted by the Companyis hosted on the Company's website and can be accessedthrough the web linkhttps://www.mastek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Induction-and-Familiarisation-Programme-for-Independent-Directors-2026.pdf.
The Company has formulated a "Code of Conduct forDirectors". The confirmation of compliance with the sameis obtained from all the Board Members on an annualbasis. All Board Members have given their confirmation ofcompliance for the year under review. A declaration dulysigned by Chairman is given under the Report on CorporateGovernance, which forms part of this Annual Report. The"Code of Conduct for Directors" is also posted on thewebsite of the Company and can be accessed throughthe weblinkhttps://www.mastek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Code-of-Conduct-for-Directors.pdf.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of theCompany formulates the criteria for determining thequalifications, positive attributes, and independenceof Directors in terms of its charter. In evaluating thesuitability of individual Board members, the Committeetakes into account factors such as educational andprofessional background, general understanding of theCompany's business dynamics, standing in the profession,personal and professional ethics, integrity and values,willingness to devote sufficient time and energy in carrying
out their duties and responsibilities effectively. TheCommittee also assesses the independence of Directors atthe time of their appointment / re-appointment as per thecriteria prescribed under the provisions of the Act and theRules made thereunder and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Board / Committee Meetings are pre-scheduled, anda tentative calendar of the meetings is circulated to theDirectors well in advance to help them plan their schedulesand ensure meaningful participation. In case of special andurgent business to be transacted, the Board's approvalis obtained by way of urgent meeting and/or passingresolutions through circulation, as permitted by law, whichis confirmed at the subsequent Board Meeting.
The Board of Directors met 8 (eight) times during theFinancial Year ended March 31, 2026. The details of theBoard Meetings and the attendance of the Directorsthereat have been provided in the Corporate GovernanceReport, which forms part of this Annual Report.
During the year under review, the Board accepted allrecommendations made by its various Committees.
As per Schedule IV to the Act, Secretarial Standards 1 onBoard Meetings and SEBI Listing Regulations, a meetingof Independent Directors was held during the yearunder review.
In terms of the requirements of the Act and the SEBIListing Regulations, the Board of Directors has constitutedthe following Committees:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, and
5. Risk Management & Governance Committee
The detailed information of the Committees, along withtheir composition, charter, the number of meetingsheld, and the attendance thereof during the year underreview, have been provided in the Report on CorporateGovernance, which forms part of this Annual Report.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) hasformulated a Nomination and Remuneration Policy layingout the role of Nomination and Remuneration Committee,Policy on Director's Appointment and Remuneration,including the recommendation of remuneration of the KeyManagerial Personnel and Senior Managerial Personneland the criteria for determining qualifications, positiveattributes, and independence of a Director.
The policy is hosted on the website of the Companyand can be accessed through the weblinkhttps://www.
mastek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Nomination-
Remuneration-Policy-For-Board-of-Directors-Key-
Managerial-Personnel.pdf
Some of the salient features of the policy are as follows:
1 To regulate the appointment and remuneration ofDirectors, Key Managerial Personnel, and SeniorManagerial Personnel (Grade 17 & above) andsuccession planning;
2. To formulate the criteria for Board Membership,including the appropriate mix of Executive and Non¬Executive Directors;
3. To identify persons who are qualified to becomeDirectors as per the criteria / skill matrix asformulated by the Board;
4. To ensure the proper composition of the Board ofDirectors and Board diversity;
5 To ensure that the level and composition ofremuneration are reasonable and sufficient toattract, retain and motivate Key ManagerialPersonnel and Senior Managerial Personnel andtheir remuneration involves a balance between fixedand variable pay reflecting short-term and long¬term performance objectives appropriate to theCompany's working and its goals.
Additionally, the Board on the recommendation ofthe NRC, reviews the list of core skills/ expertise/competencies required from the Directors, in thecontext of the Company's business and sector, for it tofunction effectively which is stated under the CorporateGovernance Report of this Annual Report.
The NRC has also formulated a separate policy on BoardDiversity. The Board Diversity Policy, aligned with legalrequirements, emphasizes inclusion of women directorsbesides recognizing other forms of diversity, including butnot limited to gender, age and educational background,professional experience, skills and knowledge, networking,value addition and representation of stakeholders.
Please refer to the Notes to Accounts and CorporateGovernance section for the details on the Policy andRemuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel.
The ratio of remuneration of each Director to the medianremuneration of Employees as per Section 197(12) of theAct read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2016 isannexed as "Annexure 3" to this report.
During the year under review, the Non-ExecutiveDirectors of the Company had no pecuniary relationshipor transactions with the Company, other than receiving
sitting fees, commission, and reimbursement of expensesincurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings ofthe Board/ Committees of the Company.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of theAct read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, as amended, a Statement showing the namesand other particulars of the Employees forms part of thisreport. Having regard to the provisions of Section 136(1)of the Act, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaidinformation is being sent to the Members of the Companyand others entitled thereto. Any member interested inobtaining a copy of the same may write to the CompanySecretary atInvestor grievances@mastek.com. None ofthe employees listed in the said Annexure is related to anyDirector of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act, andrules made thereunder, M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP,Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration Number001076N / N500013) were re-appointed as the StatutoryAuditors of the Company to hold office for a second termof 5 (five) consecutive years from the conclusion of the40th Annual General Meeting, till the conclusion of the 45thAnnual General Meeting.
M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP have confirmed theireligibility and given their consent under Sections 139 and141 of the Act and the Companies (Audit and Auditors)Rules, 2014 for their continuance as the Statutory Auditorsof the Company for the Financial Year 2026-27. TheAuditors have also confirmed that they have subjectedthemselves to the peer review process of the Instituteof Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hold a validcertificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI.
M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants,have submitted their Reports on the Financial Statementsof the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26, whichform part of this Annual Report. The reports are self¬explanatory and do not contain any qualification,reservation, adverse remark, comment or observation.Further, they did not report any instances of fraudcommitted during the FY 2025-26, against the Companyby its officers or employees as specified under section143(12) of the Act.
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Act and Rules madethereunder, M/s. P. Mehta & Associates, PracticingCompany Secretaries, represented by Mr. Prashant Mehtawere appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Companyfor a term of five consecutive years commencing from theFinancial Year 2025-26 till the Financial Year 2029-30.
The Board reviews the independence and objectivity ofthe Secretarial Auditors and the effectiveness of the Auditprocess. The Secretarial Audit Report issued by Secretarial
Auditors for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, isannexed as "Annexure 4" to this report.
There were no qualifications or observations, adverseremarks or disclaimer of the Secretarial Auditors in thereport issued by them for the Financial Year endedMarch 31, 2026.
They have also confirmed that they are Peer ReviewedCompany Secretary and have not incurred any of thedisqualifications as specified by the Securities andExchange Board of India and/or the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India.
Risk Management is an integral and important componentof Corporate Governance. The Company has developedand implemented a comprehensive Risk ManagementFramework, including Cyber security and ESG for theidentification, assessment and monitoring of key risksthat could negatively impact the Company's goals andobjectives and timely mitigation of these risks. Thisframework is periodically reviewed and enhanced underthe oversight of the Risk Management & GovernanceCommittee of the Board as well as by the Board ofDirectors of the Company. The Audit Committee of theBoard has additional oversight in the area of financial risksand controls.
Mastek is committed to continually enhance its RiskManagement capabilities in order to protect the interestsof stakeholders and enhance shareholder value.
The Company believes that internal control is a necessarypre-requisite of governance. The Company has a well-established internal financial control framework, whichis designed to continuously assess the adequacy,effectiveness and efficiency of financial and operationalcontrols. The management ensures an effective internalcontrol environment commensurate with the size andcomplexity of the business, which assures compliancewith internal policies, applicable laws, regulations andprotection of resources and assets.
Mastek Group has a presence across multiple geographies,and a large number of employees, suppliers and otherpartners collaborate to provide solutions to customerneeds. Robust internal controls and scalable processes areimperative for managing the global scale of operations.
The Company has adopted policies and procedures forensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of the business,including adherence to the Company's policies, thesafeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection offrauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of theaccounting records, and the timely preparation of reliablefinancial disclosures.
An independent and empowered Internal Audit Firm carriesout risk focused audits across all businesses (both in Indiaand overseas) to ensure that business process controlsare adequate and are functioning effectively. These auditsinclude reviewing cyber security, quality controls, finance,operations, safeguarding of assets, and compliance relatedprocess and controls. The Areas requiring specialisedknowledge are reviewed in partnership with externalsubject matter experts.
The Internal Audit functioning is governed by the scope ofaudit duly approved by the Audit Committee of the Board,which stipulates matters contributing to the proper andeffective conduct of the audit. The scope also includes theinternal control framework of the newly acquired entities.The process controls, including the ERP frameworkand operating processes, are constantly monitored foreffectiveness during such Audits.
The Company's senior management closely monitorsthe internal control environment and ensures that therecommendations of the Internal Auditors are effectivelyimplemented. The Audit Committee periodically reviewskey findings and provides strategic guidance. InternalAuditors report directly to the Audit Committee.
A key area of focus for the Company is to create aperformance driven workforce while ensuring the healthand well-being of employees and their families. Manypolicies and benefits were implemented to maximiseemployee engagement and welfare. Mastek also continuesto endeavor to create a work environment that iscollaborative, encourages learning, and is growth orientedto enable employees to perform at their full potential.Mastek believes in an open and transparent work culturethat places adequate emphasis on Mastekeers workexperience, feedback, and suggestions. Mastek organisesregular engagement activities including interactions ofemployees with Executive leaders in the organisationthrough various forums. In addition, forums such as regularorg-wide and function level connects, Virtual QuarterlyMeets, and meetings provide opportunities for Mastekeersto interact with the management.
As of March 31, 2026, Mastek Group had a total headcountof 4,730. Mastek Group continues to focus on attractingnew talent and helping them to acquire new skills, explorenew roles, and realise their potential by providing trainingand retaining top talent.
The Company has always provided a congenial atmospherefor work, free from discrimination and harassment(including but not limited to sexual harassment). It hasalso provided equal opportunities for employment to
all irrespective of their personal background, ethnicity,religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender.
The Company has adopted the "Code of InternalProcedures and Conduct for regulating, monitoring andreporting of trading by Insiders" in compliance with theSEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 toregulate, monitor and report trading by its DesignatedPerson(s) / and other connected person(s). Further, foreffective implementation of the Code, the Company hasput in place the policy containing the penalty frameworkand the internal guidelines for effective compliance ofthe said Code. Mrs. Reena Raje, Company Secretary, hasbeen designated as the Compliance Officer. The Companyhas appointed the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as ChiefInvestor Relations Officer of the Company.
The Company's "Code of practices and procedures for fairdisclosure of unpublished price sensitive information" isavailable on the Company's website and can be accessedthrough the web linkhttps://www.mastek.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/V1-Code-of-Conduct-for-Prevention-of-Insider-Trading.pdf
The Vigil Mechanism as envisaged under the Act, the Rulesprescribed thereunder, and the SEBI Listing Regulationsare implemented through the Company's Whistle BlowerPolicy which establishes a formal vigil mechanism for theDirectors, Mastekeers, and Stakeholders for reportingconcerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspectedfraud or violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics. It alsoprovides adequate safeguards against the victimisation ofthe complainant who avails the mechanism and providesdirect access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee inexceptional cases. It is affirmed that no personnel of theCompany have been denied access to the Audit Committee.The Audit Committee of the Company oversees thefunctioning of the Whistle Blower Policy/ Vigil Mechanismframework. The Whistle Blower Policy / Vigil Mechanism isplaced on the website of the Company and can be accessedthrough the weblinkhttps://www.mastek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Group-Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf
In furtherance of the Company's Philosophy of conductingbusiness in an honest, transparent, and ethical manner,the Board has laid down the 'Anti Bribery and CorruptionPolicy' as part of the Company's Code of Business Conductand Ethics. Our Company has zero tolerance for briberyand corruption and is committed to acting professionallyand fairly in all its business dealings. Awareness of thepolicy is ensured through mandatory online training to allemployees of the Company working at all levels.
21. Disclosures as per the SexualHarassment of Women at the Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal)Act, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassmentin the workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention,prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment atthe workplace in line with the provisions of the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) andthe rules thereunder for prevention and redressal ofcomplaints of sexual harassment at workplace.
All women employees, whether permanent, temporary,or contractual, are covered under the above policy. Thesaid policy has been uploaded on the internal portal ofthe Company for information of all employees. Periodicsessions were also conducted to apprise employees andbuild awareness of the subject matter. The key focus isto create a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace thatfosters professional growth for each employee.
Your Company has constituted an Internal Committee (IC)to consider and resolve all sexual harassment complaints,if any, reported by women. The IC has been constitutedas per the POSH Act and the Committee includesexternal member from an NGO with relevant experience.Investigations are conducted, and decisions are made bythe IC at the respective locations, and a senior womanemployee is a presiding officer over every case. More thanhalf of the total members of the IC are women. The role ofthe IC is not restricted to the mere redressal of complaintsbut also encompasses the training, awareness, preventionand prohibition of sexual harassment. In the last few yearsthe IC has worked extensively on creating awareness ofthe relevance of sexual harassment issues, by using newand innovative measures to help employees understandthe forms of sexual harassment while working remotely.
During the year under review, no complaint with allegations of
sexual harassment was filed, and there was no complaint or
pending investigations at the end of the year.
22. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Activities / Initiatives
Mastek has been an early adopter of CSR initiatives.Mastek Foundation is the CSR wing of the Company.Founded in 2002, the mission of Mastek Foundation isInformed Giving, Responsible Receiving. The institutionseeks to inspire Company employees by creatingawareness among them to give back to the communitythrough mediums such as volunteering and givingopportunities. The Foundation also supports Non¬Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to scale and buildtheir capabilities through the core skill of InformationTechnology. Hence, the Mastek Foundation has 3 (three)clearly defined pillars: GIVE, ENGAGE and BUILD.
The disclosures of CSR activities, required to be givenunder Section 135 of the Act, read with Rule 8(1) of theCompanies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules,2014, as amended, are annexed as "Annexure 5" tothis report.
The CSR Policy of the Company is posted on the websiteof the Companyhttps://www.mastek.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Corporate-Social-Responsibility-Policy-2022.pdf and the initiatives taken by the Companyon CSR Activities during the financial year is available onthe Company's website at https://www.mastek.com/esg/.
The CFO of the Company has certified that the CSR fundsso disbursed for the projects have been utilised for thepurposes and in the manner as approved by the Board.
23. Business Responsibility andSustainability Report (BRSR)
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI ListingRegulations, the Business Responsibility and SustainabilityReport for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026forms part of the Annual Report. The Company continuesto execute strong ESG proposition by working with allrelevant stakeholders as well as in its own operations.
24. Corporate Governance Practices
The Company has a rich legacy of ethical governancepractices and follows sound Corporate Governancepractices with a view to bringing transparency to itsoperations and maximising shareholder value. TheCompany continues to maintain high standards ofCorporate Governance, which has been fundamental to andis an integral principle of the business of your Companysince its inception. Your Directors reaffirm their continuedcommitment to good corporate governance practices. AReport on Corporate Governance along with a Certificatefrom Practicing Company Secretary of the Companyregarding compliance with the conditions of CorporateGovernance as stipulated under Schedule V of the SEBIListing Regulations forms part of this Annual Report.
25. Annual Return
As required under the provisions of Sections 134(3) (a)and 92(3) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the AnnualReturn of the Company for Financial Year 2025-26 hasbeen made available on our website and can be accessedthrough the weblink:https://www.mastek.com/investors/corporate-information/
26. Compliance with Secretarial Standards
During the year under review, the Company has compliedwith the applicable Secretarial Standards on Meetings ofthe Board of Directors and on General Meetings issued bythe Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
The Company has sufficiently insured itself under variousInsurance policies to mitigate risks arising from third partyor customer claims, property, casualty, etc. The Companyalso has in place an insurance policy for its "Directors &Officers" with a quantum and coverage as approved bythe Board. The policy complies with the requirements ofRegulation 25(10) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Mastek continues to demonstrate a strong commitmentto sustainability and operational efficiency througha structured and long-term approach to energyconservation. As an IT/ITES organization, the Companyfocuses on optimizing energy consumption across allits facilities.
(i) Steps Taken / Impact on Conservation of Energy
The Company initiated a comprehensive energy
optimization plan approximately nine years ago,
implemented in a phased manner to drive continuous
improvement in energy efficiency.
Key measures undertaken include:
• Detailed assessment of electrical infrastructureto understand energy consumption patternsacross locations.
• Identification of operational challengesand implementation of smart, energy-efficient solutions.
• Continuous monitoring and measurementof energy usage to track progress againstdefined targets.
• Optimization and upgrade of legacy systems toenhance performance and efficiency.
Specific initiatives implemented:
• Migration to HT express electricity feeders,wherever feasible, to reduce power interruptions.
• Adoption of energy-saving practices, includingshutdown of lighting and HVAC systems beyondworking hours.
• Periodic maintenance of electrical systemsto minimize breakdowns and reduce dieselgenerator usage.
• Upgradation of HVAC, UPS, and data centerinfrastructure with energy-efficient technologies.
• Replacement of conventional CFL lighting with LEDlighting across offices.
• Installation of solar water heaters in cafeterias toreduce electricity consumption.
These initiatives have led to improved energyefficiency, reduced operational costs, and a lowerenvironmental footprint.
(ii) Steps Taken for Utilization of AlternateSources of Energy
Mastek continues to incorporate sustainablepractices in infrastructure developmentand operations:
• New offices are established, wherever feasible, inLEED-certified or energy-efficient buildings.
• Existing offices are being refurbishedprogressively in line with green building standards.
• The Company offsets carbon generated fromits UK operations. Similar offsetting programsare being expanded to global locations in aphased manner.
• Mastek is actively exploring and adoptingrenewable energy sources, including solar andwind, wherever feasible.
(iii) Capital Investment on EnergyConservation Equipment
In alignment with its energy optimization strategy,Mastek has made consistent investments in energy-efficient infrastructure and technologies.
The Company has invested approximately INR 12Crores over the past six years up to FY 2025-26 in
energy conservation initiatives across its offices.
Mastek remains focused on leveraging technology to driveoperational excellence, improve efficiencies, and enhancestakeholder experience. The Company continues toinvest in digital transformation initiatives aligned with itsbusiness growth strategy.
Efforts Made Towards Technology Absorption:
• Implementation of a Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform
to streamline procurement and billing processes,enhancing transparency and efficiency.
• Deployment of a Travel and Expense Managementsystem to improve automation, compliance, andcost control.
• Introduction of an ESG Digital Dashboard to monitorand manage environmental, social, and governanceparameters in line with global sustainability standards.
Summary
Mastek's structured approach to energy conservation,supported by continuous investments in efficienttechnologies and sustainable infrastructure, reflectsits commitment to reducing environmental impact.Simultaneously, the Company's focus on technologyabsorption and digital transformation enhances
operational efficiency and stakeholder value. Thesecombined efforts underscore Mastek's dedication tosustainable growth and operational excellence.
Year ended
March 31, 2026
March 31, 2025
Foreign Exchange Used
1859
551
Foreign Exchange Earned
101,757
52,370
For over 44 years, Mastek has been at the forefrontin providing technology solutions to address complexpublic system challenges. During this time, Mastekhas consistently delivered substantial value to itsshareholders while dedicating a portion of its profits tosocietal betterment. Whether addressing customer needs,supporting its employees, or engaging with third partiesand the supply chain, sustainability has always been afundamental consideration in Mastek's decision makingprocess. This commitment emphasizes the importanceof integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance(ESG) priorities into its operations while maintaining highstandards of corporate governance.
In recent years, Mastek has further strengthened thiscommitment by embedding ESG considerations moredeeply into its strategy, operations, risk managementframework, and stakeholder engagement, alignedwith evolving global sustainability regulations andinvestor expectations.
In FY26, Mastek aimed at Engineering Sustainable Scalewith the help of AI and continues to align its vision with 12of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals: NoPoverty (SDG 1), Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Good Health and WellBeing (SDG 3), Quality Education (SDG 4), Gender Equality(SDG 5), Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6), Affordable andClean Energy (SDG 7), Decent Work and Economic Growth(SDG 8), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), Sustainable Citiesand Communities (SDG 11), Responsible Consumption andProduction (SDG 12), and Climate Action (SDG 13).
The refreshed goals focus on measurable impact,technology enabled sustainability solutions, andintegration of ESG outcomes within businessdecision making.
Since its listing in the calendar year 1993, Mastek hasbeen distinguished by board independence, governance,ethical business practices, and shareholder transparency.The Company has maintained a record of zero databreaches and consistently created high shareholder value.Additionally, Mastek's subsidiary boards are empoweredand include local independent directors.
Mastek's governance practices have been externallyrecognized through its improved performance in leadingESG ratings and benchmarks, reflecting continuedenhancements in board effectiveness, disclosures, andrisk oversight.
Mastek's governance framework includes variouspolicies addressing key areas such as human rights, fairwages, anti bribery, and grievance resolution processes.Training on anti corruption has been completed by 99%of employees, demonstrating a strong commitment toethical standards.
During FY25-26, Mastek further strengthened itsgovernance framework through enhanced focus onglobal data protection laws, cyber resilience, responsibleuse of artificial intelligence, and enterprise wide ESGoversight mechanisms.
Mastek's commitment to social responsibility is embodiedin the Mastek Foundation, established over two decadesago with the guiding principle of "Informed Giving,Responsible Receiving." Founded in 2002, a decadebefore the term CSR was widely recognized, the MastekFoundation has made significant strides in social impact.In FY25-26 alone, the Foundation touched the lives of2,02,500 beneficiaries, supported over 800 animals andbirds, and partnered with 32 charities across seven statesin India through various projects. A notable initiativeamong others is the "Gratitude Is Attitude" event, whereemployees have the opportunity to volunteer with andcontribute to charities supporting various causes.
Mastek4Good is an innovative, volunteer-led, cross¬disciplinary digital collective that channels Mastek's coretechnical and design capabilities into the local communityin United Kingdom Moving beyond traditional corporatevolunteering, it establishes an active ecosystem bringingtogether specialists across user research, design,product management, data architecture, and softwareengineering to support non-profit organizations andgrassroots charities.
The goal of this initiative is to leverage digitaltransformation as a force for social equity and operationalexcellence in the third sector. Mastek4Good aims to:
Empower Frontline Services: Co-design and build tailoreddigital tools that eliminate administrative friction, allowingcharity workers to maximize direct, face-to-face supportfor vulnerable communities.
Build a Purpose-Led Talent Pipeline: Create a high-value,collaborative environment where digital professionalscan develop advanced, real-world consultancy skills whiledriving meaningful social change.
Deliver Sustainable Technology: Provide scalable, open,and responsible technical frameworks that grassrootsorganizations can easily maintain and grow over time.
Mastek is currently executing a flagship initiative in UK incollaboration with the Leeds-based charity, Simon on theStreets. Utilising participatory design methodologies, theMastek4Good team has completed an intensive field-discovery phase alongside frontline outreach workers. Wehave mapped complex caseworkers' operational journeysto isolate and streamline their critical data requirements,with the goal of ultimately replacing fragmented paper,messaging, and memory workarounds with a unified,low-friction experience that ensures safe, trauma-informed support and enables their team to support morehomeless people.
In addition, Mastek continues to strengthen employee wellbeing, learning, and leadership development initiatives,reinforcing an inclusive, future ready, and values drivenworkplace culture.
Mastek is dedicated to reducing waste and optimizingwater and energy use as part of its environmentalresponsibility. Its offices in India are accredited withISO 14001 and ISO 45001. During FY 2025-26, carbonemissions assessment and benchmarking wereundertaken for the UK, India, Middle East and USA officesof Mastek. Mastek is committed to being Net Zero by 2030in the UK and Mastek's overall target is to achieve NetZero by 2040. We continue to implement carbon emissionsreduction roadmap with defined targets.
Significant progress has been achieved through reductionsin electricity consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, andwater usage, supported by energy efficient technologiesand responsible resource management practices.
During the year, Mastek UK also achieved validation of itsScience Based Targets (SBTi), reinforcing the credibility ofits Net Zero ambitions.
Mastek's ESG performance has been further reinforcedthrough external recognitions, including an improvedscore of 82/100 in the S&P Global Corporate SustainabilityAssessment, inclusion in the S&P Global SustainabilityYearbook, and achievement of the EcoVadis SilverMedal, underscoring continuous enhancement acrossenvironmental, social, and governance dimensions.
Mastek continues to enhance its environmental initiativesand engage employees through its partnership with OneTree Planted, the official partner of the United NationsDecade on Ecosystem Restoration. Mastek has alsoaligned its sustainability framework to include externalassurances as a key step towards strengthening reportingand public disclosures.
• The Company has registered itself on Trade ReceivablesDiscounting System platform (TReDS) through theservice provider i.e. Receivables Exchange of IndiaLimited. The Company complies with the requirementof submitting a half yearly return to the Ministry ofCorporate Affairs within the prescribed timelines.
• The Company has implemented an online compliancemanagement system within the organization tomonitor compliances and provide update to the SeniorManagement and Board Members on a periodicbasis. The Audit and Risk Management & GovernanceCommittee periodically monitor status of complianceswith applicable laws.
• Pursuant to SEBI circular HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/ I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026, a specialwindow has been made available from February 05,2026 to February 04, 2027 for transfer and demat
of physical securities which were purchased prior toApril 01, 2019 and not lodged for transfer or lodgedfor transfer and were rejected/returned/not attendedto due to deficiency in the documents/process orotherwise. The requisite complete documents must beshared by the shareholder with the RTA/Company.
• The Company is in compliance with applicableprovisions under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
• The Company does not have any scheme or provision ofmoney for the purchase of its own shares by trusteesfor employee benefit.
• The Company is not required to maintain cost recordsunder the provisions of Section 148 of the Act.
• The Company has not accepted any deposits from thepublic under the provisions of the Act and the rulesframed thereunder.
• There was no revision of financial statements and theBoard's Report of the Company during the year underreview requiring shareholders' approval.
• No application has been made by the Company underthe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Hence therequirement to disclose the details of the applicationmade or any proceeding pending under the Insolvencyand Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the yearalong with their status as at the end of the FinancialYear is not applicable.
• There are no significant and material Orders passedby the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals, which wouldimpact the going concern status of the Company and itsfuture operations and legal compliances.
• The Company has not made any one-time settlementfor loans taken from the Banks or Financial Institutions.
Based on the framework of Internal Financial Controls andcompliance systems established and maintained by theCompany, audits and reviews performed by the Internal,Statutory, and Secretarial Auditors, and the reviewsundertaken by the Management and the Audit Committee,the Board is of the opinion that the Company's InternalFinancial Controls have been adequate and effective duringthe year under review.
In terms of Section 134(3)(c) of the Act, your Directorswould like to make the following statements to theMembers, to the best of their knowledge and belief andaccording to the information and representations obtainedby the Management:
(a) that in the preparation of the Annual Financial Statementsfor the year ended March 31, 2026, the applicable AccountingStandards have been followed along with proper explanationrelating to material departures, if any;
(b) that such Accounting Policies as mentioned in theNotes to the Financial Statements have been selected andapplied consistently, and judgements and estimates havebeen made that are reasonable and prudent so as to givea true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Companyas at March 31, 2026, and of the profits of the Company forthe year ended on that date;
(c) that proper and sufficient care has been taken for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assetsof the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
(d) that the Annual Financial Statements have beenprepared on a going concern basis;
(e) that proper Internal Financial Controls to be followedby the Company have been laid down and that suchinternal financial controls are adequate and operatingeffectively; and
(f) that proper systems have been devised to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws and that such systems were adequate andoperating effectively.
During the year under review, your Company, receivedawards and accolades conferred by reputableOrganisations. The detailed updates on the same isincluded in the profile pages of Annual Report.
The Company places cybersecurity and informationsecurity governance among its strategic priorities,reinforcing the organization's commitment to operationalresilience, customer trust, and regulatory compliance.Mastek maintains a mature and continuously evolvingInformation Security Management System (ISMS)and Privacy Information Management System (PIMS),supported by robust policies, processes, and controlsdesigned to mitigate cybersecurity risks and safeguardcritical information assets.
The Company periodically reviews its security governanceframework, compliance posture, and enterprise riskmanagement practices to ensure alignment withglobally recognized standards and the evolving threatlandscape. The organization holds certifications includingISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, Cyber Essentials, andCyber Essentials Plus, and also maintains SOC 1 TypeII, SOC 2 Type II, and HIPAA assessment reports issuedby independent audit agencies. These certificationsand assessments demonstrate Mastek's strongcommitment to information security, data privacy, andbusiness continuity.
The Company continues to strengthen its cyberresilience through sustained investments in advancedsecurity technologies, processes, and skilled resources.The Global IT and Information Security teams adopta holistic approach to securing endpoints, networks,cloud environments, and sensitive business dataagainst evolving cyber threats and customer specificsecurity requirements.
The Company has implemented robust cloud securitycontrols encompassing identity and access management,data protection, workload security, privacy safeguards,continuous monitoring, and incident response mechanismsaligned with business-critical outcomes. Key cybersecurityinitiatives include the deployment of secure enterpriselaptops, full-disk encryption, next-generation endpointprotection, enhanced data loss prevention controls,multi-factor authentication (MFA), secure and governedinternet access, and the adoption of Zero Trust securityprinciples. In addition, advanced anti-phishing andemail security solutions have been implemented tostrengthen communication security and mitigate socialengineering risks.
Mastek has established a documented Business ContinuityPlan aligned with the ISO 22301 framework. This issupported by a comprehensive disaster recovery andcyber resilience framework, structured documentation,and periodic disaster recovery drills to ensure the timelyrecovery and continuity of critical business operations.
Recognizing that cybersecurity awareness is fundamentalto organizational resilience, the Company conductsmandatory information security and data privacy (GDPR)awareness programs for all employees during onboarding,followed by periodic refresher training and organization¬wide awareness campaigns. The effectiveness of theseinitiatives is continuously evaluated through simulatedphishing exercises and other assessment mechanisms.
The Company believes that cybersecurity is a continuousjourney. As the organization expands its globaloperations and digital capabilities, it remains committedto continuously strengthening its security posture andresilience framework to ensure sustained compliance,operational continuity, and stakeholder confidence.
Your Directors thank all the customers, associates,vendors, investors, and bankers across the globe, for theircontinued support during the year under review. YourDirectors place on record their sincere appreciation for theenthusiasm and the commitment for the growth and alsothe contribution made by the employees at all levels. TheCompany's consistent growth was made possible by theirhard work, solidarity, co-operation, and support.
Your Directors are grateful to the Investors for theircontinued support, trust, patronage and confidence in theCompany over more than 4 (four) decades. Your directorswould like to make a special mention of the supportextended by the various Departments of the Central andState Governments, particularly the Software TechnologyParks of India, SEZ, the Department of Communicationand Information Technology, the Direct and Indirect TaxAuthorities, the Ministry of Commerce, the ReserveBank of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs / Registrar ofCompanies, Securities and Exchange Board of India, theStock Exchanges, other authorities and look forward totheir continued support in all future endeavors.
With continuous learning, the skill upgradation andtechnology development, Company will continue to provideworld class professionalism and services.
Your Directors look forward to the long-term futurewith confidence.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors.
Ashank Desai
Chairman(DIN: 00017767)
Date: April 17, 2026Place: Mumbai