The Board of Directors of your Company ("Board") is pleased to present the 39th Annual Report of SymphonyLimited ("Symphony" or "Company") together with the audited standalone and consolidated financialstatements, showing the financial position of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,2026.
HIGHLIGHTS OF FINANCIAL RESULTS AND STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
2025-26
2024-25
Revenue from Operations and Other Income
823.37
1,231.23
1,191.21
1,622.73
Profit before Financial Charges, Depreciation,Exceptional Items, and Taxation
170.57
335.27
184.40
357.65
Less: Financial Charges
0.24
0.41
16.42
9.83
Less: Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses
6.37
5.83
19.71
22.24
Profit Before Exceptional Items and Tax
163.96
329.03
148.27
325.58
Less: Exceptional Items
291.02
86.86
207.51
45.99
Profit/(loss) Before Tax
(127.06)
242.17
(59.24)
279.59
Less: Current Tax
43.86
68.35
47.29
78.50
Less: Deferred Tax
(4.75)
(2.09)
(9.80)
(11.41)
Less: Write-downs of deferred tax assets
-
44.32
Profit/(loss) After Tax
(166.17)
175.91
(141.05)
212.50
Other Comprehensive Income
0.01
(0.66)
(0.35)
(0.55)
Total Comprehensive Income for the Year
(166.16)
175.25
(141.40)
211.95
Add: Balance as per Last Year's Balance Sheet
712.88
716.35
699.09
665.86
Amount Available for Appropriation
546.72
891.60
557.59
877.81
Less: Dividend
82.41
89.53
Less: Buyback of Shares
71.34
Less: Tax on Buyback of Shares
16.53
Less: Buyback Expenses
1.26
Less: Capital Redemption Reserve
0.06
Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss
464.31
475.28
Key Financials as on March 31, 2026
Your Company operates globally across four continents. Consolidated accounts of the holding company andsubsidiaries comply with applicable Ind AS. The consolidated revenue, including other income, was H 1,191.21Crores (previous year H1,622.73 Crores) with a profit/(loss) after tax of H(141.05) Crores (previous year H212.50Crores). Standalone revenue, including other income, was H823.37 Crores (previous year H1,231.23 Crores) with aprofit/(loss) after tax of H(166.17) Crores (previous year H175.91 Crores).
The highlights of the key financials are as under:
Equity Share Capital
13.73
Net Worth
519.96
545.22
Book value per Equity Share
76
79
Earnings per Share (EPS)
(24.20)
(20.54)
Investments
269.93
268.29
CONTRIBUTION TO EXCHEQUER
Your Company has contributed a sum of H98.91 Croresto the exchequer during the FY 2025-26 by way ofduties and taxes on a standalone basis.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Board of Directors has decided not to transferany amount to the general reserves out of retainedearnings for the FY 2025-26.
RETURNS TO INVESTORS - DIVIDEND
During the period under review, the Board of Directorshas declared three interim dividends aggregating toH4.00 (200%) per share, and a bifurcation of the sameis as under:
Date ofdeclaration
Interim dividendamount pershare (in J)
% ofdividend
August 01,2025
1.00
50
November 06, 2025
January 28, 2026
2.00
100
The Board has recommended a final dividend of H5.00(250%) per equity share having face value of H2.00each out of the retained earnings, subject to approvalof members at their ensuing annual general meetingfor the financial year ended on March 31, 2026. Theaggregate dividend for the financial year ended onMarch 31, 2026, would be H9.00 (450%) [includinginterim dividends of H4.00 (200%)] per share.
The total dividend pay-out for FY 2025-26 would beH61.80 Crores, representing 55% of consolidatednet profit before exceptional items, in line with theCompany's Dividend Distribution Policy, despite theloss reported due to certain exceptional items.
Shareholders' Reward Policy (IncludingDividend Distribution Policy)
Symphony believes in maintaining a fair balanceover a long term, between pay-out/reward to theshareholders, and cash retention. The Company hasbeen conscious of the need to maintain consistencyin pay-out/reward to the shareholders. The quantumand manner of pay-out/reward to the shareholders ofthe Company shall be recommended by the Board ofDirectors of the Company.
The Shareholder's Reward Policy (including theDividend Distribution Policy) can be accessed athttps://svmphonvlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Shareholders-Reward-Policy.pdf
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT
There have been no material changes or commitmentsaffecting the financial position of the Company whichoccurred between the end of the financial year and thedate of this report, to which the financial statementsrelate. There has been no change in the nature of thebusiness of the Company.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Overview
FY 2025-26 will be remembered not merely as a yearof operational navigation, but as a year in whichSymphony strengthened the structural foundations ofits global business.
There are years when performance is shaped bydemand cycles. And there are years when managementattention is directed towards something deeper -institutional clarity, capital discipline, and strategic
simplification. The year under review belongeddecisively to the latter category.
For several years, the Australian business had remainedan overhang on consolidated perception and financialinterpretation. What began with strategic promisegradually evolved into a source of operationalcomplexity and investor concern as market realitiesin Australia changed materially. During FY 2025-26,Symphony addressed this issue comprehensivelyand conclusively.
With full impairments undertaken, balance sheetexposures aligned to market realities and capitallinkages effectively neutralised, the Company has nowdrawn a clear line under a prolonged legacy issue.The importance of this development lies not merelyin accounting finality, but in institutional reset. Futureperformance will increasingly reflect the strength ofongoing operating businesses rather than the residueof historical drag.
This transition marks an important moment inSymphony's evolution: the movement from complexitytowards operational clarity.
A. Domestic operations: Resilience in a weaksummer
The domestic cooling environment duringFY 2025-26 was characterised by an unusuallymuted seasonal cycle. Summer arrived late,remained inconsistent across regions and wasrepeatedly disrupted by unseasonal weatherpatterns. The result was subdued industry-widedemand, elevated inventory across trade channelsand greater caution in procurement behaviour.
In such years, growth rates across the industryoften converge. However, relative competitivestrength becomes more visible.
Symphony retained its leadership position in theIndian air cooler market not because the industryenjoyed strong tailwinds, but because theCompany continued to benefit from structuraladvantages built over decades brand recall, deep
distribution relationships, product differentiation,and category expertise.
At the centre of this resilience lies a definingcharacteristic of the Company: Symphonyremains the most category-focused participant inthe industry.
For many appliance companies, air coolingrepresents one among several categories. ForSymphony, cooling remains the organisingprinciple of the enterprise. This singularityof focus continues to translate into sharperproduct cycles, stronger dealer alignment, bettercategory understanding and higher share ofconsumer mindspace.
Expanding beyond seasonal dependence
Even as Symphony retained leadership in aircooling, the Company continued expandingits presence across adjacent comfort andappliance categories.
The strategic rationale behind this expansion isdeliberate rather than opportunistic. Categoriessuch as tower fans, kitchen cooling fans, large-space ventilation systems and storage waterheaters are viewed as structurally adjacentextensions of the Company's core competenciesin airflow management, climate control andhousehold comfort.
In tower fans, Symphony identified a cleargap within the existing market landscape.Products were often aesthetically attractive butoperationally weak, or technically functional butvisually dated.
The Company's approach has been to integrateboth dimensions - design and performance -into a unified proposition emphasising airflowefficiency, acoustic comfort and modern form.
Similarly, Symphony's entry into storage waterheaters is guided less by competitive aggressionand more by market headroom. Despite the sizeof the category, the Company's current market
share remains relatively small, creating meaningfulscope for calibrated expansion over time.
The rise of round-the-year revenues
One of the most important structuraldevelopments underway within Symphony is theincreasing contribution of Beyond Indian SummerProducts (BISP).
Historically, the Company's revenue profilewas closely linked to the Indian summer cycle.However, the gradual scaling of adjacentcategories is steadily reshaping this dependence.
What was once a low-single-digit contributionwithin India operations has now evolved intoa materially stronger revenue stream. At theconsolidated level as well, the business mix isbecoming progressively more balanced betweenseasonal and non-seasonal categories.
This transition reflects a deeper philosophicalshift within the organisation - from season-ledconcentration towards portfolio-led resilience.
Importantly, this transformation is occurringwithout compromising financial discipline. Evenafter absorbing upfront marketing investmentsand launch-related costs, the BISP portfolio hasalready achieved EBITDA positivity.
In certain segments, particularly large-spaceventilation, profitability profiles are comparableto - and in some cases superior to - traditionalresidential cooling categories.
The strategic implication is increasingly clear.Symphony is gradually evolving into a dual-engineenterprise: one engine driven by India's summerdemand cycle and the other supported by year-round household consumption categories.
Distribution, digital reach, and market access
Distribution continues to remain one ofSymphony's most enduring competitiveadvantages. However, the nature of thisadvantage is evolving.
The emphasis today is not merely geographicexpansion, but execution intensity, fulfilmentefficiency and channel economics.
The Company's direct-to-consumer channelhas now reached scale parity with its twolargest e-commerce platforms combined. Moreimportantly, the D2C platform has evolvedfrom a supplementary sales mechanism intoa fully integrated demand-generation andfulfilment ecosystem.
Same-day delivery capabilities in markets suchas Bengaluru and Hyderabad illustrate theCompany's ability to compress fulfilment cyclesand improve consumer responsiveness.
Simultaneously, regulatory developments suchas BIS compliance requirements are graduallyreshaping industry structure. The displacementof unorganised imports is creating structuraladvantages for organised Indian manufacturerswith compliant production systems and strongeroperational credibility.
These changes are expected to improve thecompetitive positioning of established brands likeSymphony in the medium term.
B. International operations: Simplifying theglobal portfolio
The international portfolio underwent decisivesimplification during the year.
The Australia business, once envisioned asa developed-market growth platform, wascomprehensively restructured. Manufacturingoperations were exited, financial exposuresimpaired, and operational linkages ring-fenced.
The remaining business model is asset-light,distribution-led and structurally self-contained,with no further capital commitment expectedfrom the parent Company.
This restructuring reflects an important principlewithin Symphony's operating philosophy:internationalisation must strengthen theenterprise, not complicate it.
Realigning international assets
Alongside the Australia reset, Symphonyundertook important ownership realignmentsacross global operations.
The United States business was integrated directlyunder Symphony India while intellectual propertyownership structures were streamlined toimprove operational clarity and strategic control.
These actions ensure that future value creationfrom international markets accrues more directlyand transparently to the parent entity.
Navigating a demand-led slowdown
IMPCO closed 2025 with net sales of $413 million,broadly in line with the previous year but belowthe original growth plan. Unseasonably mildsummer and winter conditions affected demandacross key seasonal categories, moderating salesmomentum after a strong start to the year. Whiledealer sentiment and channel stocking remainedpositive in the first quarter, demand softenedin subsequent periods, and newer growthcategories such as washing machines scaled upmore gradually than anticipated. Profitability wasimpacted by higher product costs and a fixed-coststructure established to support planned growth,resulting in an EBITDA margin of 7.4%. The softertrading environment also led to higher inventorylevels at year-end, creating a more challengingoperating backdrop entering 2026.
Momentum in the United States
The United States business continued todemonstrate encouraging traction duringthe year. Retail partnerships with leadingchains such as The Home Depot and Lowe'sstrengthened market visibility and acceleratedreplenishment cycles.
Product innovation remains an importantdifferentiator within the US market, with recentlyintroduced product ranges receiving positiveretailer acceptance.
Stable platforms across other markets
In Brazil, despite weather-linked volatility,Symphony consolidated its position among
the leading air cooler brands in the market.The Brazilian business continues to validatethe viability of an asset-light and trading-ledinternational operating model.
Mexico and China remained stable operatingplatforms focused on operational discipline,channel strengthening, and incrementaloptimisation rather than aggressivestructural expansion.
Outlook: From seasonal company tostructural platform
Taken together, FY 2025-26 represents a yearof structural consolidation rather than linearoperating momentum.
The Australian overhang has now been addressed withfinality. The domestic business demonstrated resiliencedespite an unusually weak cooling season. The BISPportfolio is steadily reducing dependence on summer-linked concentration. International operations arebecoming simpler, lighter, and more focused.
The next phase of Symphony's evolution is unlikelyto be defined by dramatic strategic shifts. Instead, itwill be shaped by disciplined compounding acrossmultiple growth engines: sustained leadership inIndia, expansion of year-round categories, selectiveinternational scaling and continued capital discipline.
The Company's underlying constructremains unchanged.
Symphony continues to build towards becominga globally relevant cooling and comfort platform -resilient across seasons, diversified across geographiesand anchored firmly in operational simplicity,consumer trust and capital efficiency.
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Ý Recognized for Great Place to Work, India for thefourth consecutive time with improved score yearover year, and is certified as a great workplaceunder the category: Mid- Size Organizations.
Ý Recognized for Great Place to Work among top 30India's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing.
Ý Ranked 62nd in India's Top 100 Great Mid-SizedWorkplaces for 2025.
Ý Recognized for Best Workplaces of India amongtop 10 India's Best Workplaces in ConsumerDurable Sector.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION ANDANALYSIS REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), the
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2026, is part of thisannual report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company is committed to conducting itsaffairs in a fair, transparent, and professional manner,upholding high ethical standards and accountability inall dealings. In accordance with Regulation 34(3) andSchedule V of the Listing Regulations, the CorporateGovernance Report for the financial year ending March31, 2026, is included in this annual report.
Additionally, a certificate from practicing companysecretaries, confirming compliance with corporategovernance conditions, is attached to the report oncorporate governance.
SUBSIDIARIES
Your Company has seven overseas subsidiarycompanies, (i) IMPCO S. de R. L. de C.V. (IMPCO), Mexico,(ii) Guangdong Symphony Keruilai Air Coolers Co.Ltd. (GSK), China, (iii) Dongguan GSK Appliances Co.,Ltd. (GSKA), China, (iv) Climate Holdings Pty Limited(CHPL), Australia (formerly known as Symphony AUPty Limited (SAPL), (v) Climate Technologies PtyLimited (CT), Australia, (vi) Bonaire USA LLC (BUSA),USA, and (vii) Symphony Climatizadores Ltda. (SCL),Brazil. All subsidiaries are wholly owned subsidiaries ofthe Company.
The Board of Directors in their meeting held on January28, 2026, has rolled back its earlier decision to divest/ monetize (sale / transfer) of the stake / investmentheld by the Company in (i) Climate Technologies Pty
Limited, Australia ('CT'), a step down wholly ownedsubsidiary of the Company, by transferring theshares held by Climate Holdings Pty Limited ('CHPL')(formerly known as Symphony AU Pty Limited ('SAPL'),Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Companyand (ii) IMPCO S. de R. L. de C.V., Mexico ('IMPCO'), awholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Earlier, theBoard had, in principally, approved the proposal fordivestment /monetization of the subsidiaries in theirmeeting held on April 12, 2025 and July 25, 2025.
The Board of Director in its meeting held on May15, 2026, approved the acquisition of 100% stakein Bonaire USA LLC, Delaware (BUSA), from ClimateTechnologies Pty Limited - the Company's first-levelstep-down wholly owned subsidiary in Australia. Uponcompletion of the transaction, BUSA will becomea direct wholly owned subsidiary of the Company,instead of being held through the Australian structure.
In compliance with Regulation 24(1) of the ListingRegulations, Mr. Santosh Nema has been appointed asa director of its material subsidiary Climate Holding PtyLimited, Australia in place of Mr. Naishadh Parikh whoceased to be an independent director of the Companyw.e.f. August 12, 2025.
In accordance with Section 129(3) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 ('the Act'), the Company has prepared aconsolidated financial statement of the Companyand its subsidiary companies, which forms part of theAnnual Report. Pursuant to the provisions of Section129(3) of the Act, a statement containing the salientfeatures of the financial statements of the Company'ssubsidiaries in Form No. AOC-1, is annexed to thefinancial statements of the Company. The statementalso provides the details of performance and financialposition of the subsidiaries of the Company.
The financial statements of the subsidiary companiesand related information are available for inspection bythe members at the Registered Office of the Companyduring business hours on all days except Sundays andpublic holidays, upto the date of the Annual GeneralMeeting as required under Section 136 of the Act.
Any member desirous of obtaining a copy of thesaid financial statement may write to the CompanySecretary at the Registered Office of the Company.
The financial statements including the consolidatedfinancial statement, financial statements of subsidiaries,and all other documents required to be attached tothis report have been uploaded on the website of theCompany -https://www.symphonylimited.com/investor/results/#1668762167371-3516390d-82bd.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
As required under Section 135 of the Act and the rulesmade thereunder, the annual report on CorporateSocial Responsibility containing details about thecomposition of the committee, CSR activities, amountspent during the year, and other details, is enclosedas Annexure - 1. The Corporate Social ResponsibilityPolicy is displayed on the website of the Company.
AUDITORS
In terms of provisions of Section 139 of the Act,M/s. B S R & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (FirmRegistration No. 101248W/W-100022 and Peer ReviewCertificate No. 019712 valid upto July 31, 2028) havebeen appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Companyat the 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held onAugust 01, 2025, to hold office till the conclusion ofthe 43rd AGM of the Company. The Report given byM/s. B S R & Co. LLP, on the financial statements of theCompany for the FY 2025-26 is part of this IntegratedAnnual Report. The auditors' report does not containany qualification, reservation, or adverse remark, andis self-explanatory; thus, it does not require any furtherclarifications/ comments.
During the year under review, the auditors have notreported to the Audit Committee or the Board, underSection 143(12) of the Act, any instances of fraudcommitted against the Company by its officers oremployees, the details of which would need to bementioned in the Board's Report.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
In terms of Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations,the Company has appointed M/s. SPANJ & Associates,Practising Company Secretaries, (Firm RegistrationNo. P2014GJ0034800 and Peer Review CertificateNo. 6467/2025 valid upto February 28, 2030), as theSecretarial Auditors of the Company, at the 38th AGMheld on August 01, 2025, to hold office for a periodof 5 (five) consecutive years from the conclusion ofthe 38th AGM until the conclusion of the 43rd AGM ofthe Company.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial yearended March 31, 2026, is annexed to the Board'sReport as Annexure - 2. There are no qualifications,reservations, adverse remarks, or disclaimers by theSecretarial Auditors in their Secretarial Audit Report;thus, it requires no further clarifications/ comments.
COST AUDITORS
During the year under review, the Company was notrequired to maintain cost records and hence, costaudit was not applicable. No manufacturing activitiesor services, covered under the Companies (CostRecords and Audit) Rules, 2014, have been carried outor provided by the Company.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIALPERSONNEL
Cessations
Mr. Naishadh Parikh ceased to be an IndependentDirector of the Company on completion of a secondconsecutive term of 5 (five) years with effect fromAugust 12, 2025.
Mr. Amit Kumar, Executive Director and Group CEO hasresigned w.e.f. March 27, 2026.
The Board has formally recorded its appreciation forthe valuable contributions of Mr. Naishadh Parikhduring his tenure as an Independent Director, andMr. Amit Kumar in his capacity as Executive Directorand Group CEO of the Company.
Appointment/ Re-appointment
Ms. Jonaki Bakeri, retires by rotation at the ensuingAnnual General Meeting and being eligible, hasoffered herself for re-appointment.
Mr. Nrupesh Shah was appointed as an ExecutiveDirector for a period of 5 (five) years effective fromNovember 01, 2021 at the Annual General Meetingof the Company held on August 10, 2021 and waselevated and redesignated as a 'Managing Director -Corporate Affairs' by the members' resolution throughpostal ballot on December 06, 2023. Pursuant to thesaid resolutions his present term will be expiring onOctober 31, 2026.
Based on recommendations of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee, the Board of Directors hasconsidered and approved his re-appointment as aManaging Director - Corporate Affairs, at its meetingheld on May 15, 2026 for a further period of 5 (five)years w.e.f. November 01, 2026 subject to approval ofmembers at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Brief profile of Mr. Nrupesh Shah and Ms. Jonaki Bakerias required under Regulation 36(3) of the ListingRegulations and Secretarial Standards - 1, are annexedto the notice convening the Annual General Meeting,which forms part of this Annual Report. Your Directorsrecommend their appointment/re-appointment.
The Board is of the opinion that the IndependentDirectors of the Company are independent of themanagement, possess requisite qualifications,experience, proficiency and expertise in the fieldsof sales and marketing, finance, quality, innovation,product design, supply chain management, strategy,legal and regulatory and governance aspects, and theyhold highest standards of integrity.
ANNUAL RETURN
In accordance with Section 134(3)(a) and Section92(3) of the Act, the Annual Return of theCompany has been placed on the website ofthe Company and can be accessed at:https://svmphonvlimited.com/investor/shareholdinq-information/#1648619612073-f3dd9dca-7d0e.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Directors ofthe Company hereby state and confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accountsfor the financial year ended March 31, 2026,the applicable Indian accounting standardshave been followed and there are no materialdepartures from the same;
(b) they have selected such accounting policies andapplied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent,
so as to give a true and fair view of the state ofaffairs of the Company at the end of the financialyear, and of the profit/loss of the Company forthat period;
(c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Act, readwith rules made thereunder, for safeguarding theassets of the Company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) they have prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis;
(e) they have laid down internal financial controlsto be followed by the Company, and that suchinternal financial controls are adequate and wereoperating effectively;
(f) they have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws, and that such systems were adequate andoperating effectively.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
Six meetings of the Board of Directors of the Companywere held during the year under review. The details ofcomposition, meetings, and attendance, along withother details of the Board have been reported in theCorporate Governance Report, which is annexed tothe Board's report.
Your Company has complied with the SecretarialStandards applicable to the Company, pursuant to theprovisions of the Act.
AUDIT AND OTHER COMMITTEES
The audit committee comprises Mr. Santosh Nema(Chairman), Mr. Ashish Deshpande, Ms. ReenaBhagwati, and Ms. Malavika Harita as members. Inaccordance with the provisions of Section 177(8) of theAct and Listing Regulations, the Board has accepted allthe recommendations of the audit committee duringthe FY 2025-26.
The details of composition, meetings, and attendance,along with other details of the audit committee andother committees, are reported in the Corporate
Governance Report, which is annexed to theBoard's report.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATIONPOLICY
The Company has established a Nomination andRemuneration Policy for appointing directors, keymanagerial personnel, and senior management.This policy also covers their remuneration and theevaluation of directors and the Board. It is included inthe Corporate Governance Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES,SECURITY, OR INVESTMENTS
The Company's liquidity position remains robust,enabling the deployment of surplus funds to generateadditional returns.
Information regarding loans, guarantees, andinvestments pursuant to Section 186 of the Act as ofMarch 31,2026, is presented in Note nos. 4, 5, 9, 12 and34 of the Standalone Financial Statements.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS ORARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All transactions with related parties during the yearwere conducted on an arm's length basis and in theordinary course of business. These transactions werepresented to the Audit Committee and the Board forapproval. The Company also obtained omnibus /priorapproval annually for repetitive transactions. All relatedparty transactions are reviewed and approved by theAudit Committee and the Board on a quarterly basis.
There were no materially significant related partytransactions during the year. The disclosure of relatedparty transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) ofthe Act is not applicable to your Company. Members canrefer to Note no. 34 ofthe standalone financial statementfor related party disclosures pursuant to Ind AS.
Transactions with persons or entities in the Promoter/Promoter Group holding 10% or more of theCompany's shareholding have been disclosed in theaccompanying financial statements.
RISK MANAGEMENT
In compliance with the Listing Regulations, theCompany has established a Risk ManagementCommittee. The Company is vigilant about the risksassociated with its business and regularly analyzesand takes corrective actions to manage and mitigatethese risks. The risk identification, minimization, andmitigation processes are periodically reviewed. TheBoard of Directors has framed a risk managementpolicy that the Company adheres to.
According to the Board, there are no risks that threatenthe Company's existence. However, some risks thatmay pose challenges are detailed in the ManagementDiscussion and Analysis section of this report.
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and ListingRegulations, the Board of Directors has carriedout an annual performance evaluation of its ownperformance, its committees, and all the directors ofthe Company as per the guidance notes issued bySEBI in this regard. The Nomination and RemunerationCommittee has also reviewed the performance of theBoard, the committee, and all directors of the Companyas required under the Act and the Listing Regulations.
The criteria for evaluating the Board broadlyencompass the directors' competency, experience,and qualifications, as well as the Board's diversity. It alsoincludes meeting procedures, strategy, managementrelations, succession planning, functions, duties,conflict of interest, grievance redressal, corporateculture and values, governance and compliance, andrisk evaluation, among other aspects.
The criteria for evaluating the committee include itsmandate and composition, effectiveness, structureand meetings, independence from the Board, andcontribution to Board decisions.
The criteria for evaluation of directors broadlycover qualifications, experience, knowledge, andcompetency. They also include the ability to functionas a team, initiative, attendance, commitment,contribution, integrity, independence, participationin meetings, knowledge and skills, personal attributes,leadership, and impartiality, among other aspects.
The Board of Directors have expressed their satisfactionwith the evaluation process.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENTDIRECTORS
Independent Directors have submitted theirdeclarations stating that they meet the criteria ofindependence as specified under Section 149(6) of theAct and Listing Regulations, as amended from timeto time.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has established a vigil mechanism(Whistle Blower Policy) to provide adequate safeguardsagainst victimization and to provide direct access tothe Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriatecases. This mechanism is available on the website ofthe Company.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIALORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS ORCOURTS OR TRIBUNALS
During the year under review, there was no significantand material order passed by the regulators or courtsor tribunals impacting the going concern status andthe Company's operations in future.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The statement of disclosure of remuneration and otherdetails, as required under Section 197(12) of the Actread with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 (the Rules), are set out as Annexure - 3 to theBoard's Report.
The statement of disclosures and other information asrequired under Section 197(12) of the Act read withRule 5(2) and (3) of the Rules is part of this report.However, as per the second proviso to Section 136(1)of the Act and the second proviso of Rule 5(3) of theRules, the report and financial statement are beingsent to the members of the Company, after excludingthe statement of particulars of employees under Rule
5(2) of the Rules. Any member interested in obtaining acopy of the said statement may write to the CompanySecretary at the registered office of the Company.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS ANDTHEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has established internal financialcontrols to ensure the systematic and efficient conductof its business. These controls include adherence tothe Company's policies and procedures, safeguardingof assets, prevention and early detection of fraudsand errors, accuracy and completeness of accountingrecords, and timely preparation of reliable financialinformation. These controls are regularly reviewedby the statutory auditor, internal auditor, and theAudit Committee.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUALHARASSMENT OF WOMEN ATWORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITIONAND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company is committed to providing a safe andrespectful workplace for all employees. In line withthe Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, wehave implemented a comprehensive Anti-SexualHarassment Policy. This policy applies to all employeesincluding permanent, contractual, temporary, andtrainees and other personnel.
To promote awareness and understanding ofthis policy, the Company conducts regular onlineinduction /refresher programs across the organization.An Internal Committee (IC) has been established toaddress and resolve complaints of sexual harassmentat the workplace, in accordance with the provisions ofthe Act.
During the year under review, no complaints of sexualharassment were received. Additionally, there were nopending complaints at the end of the financial year.
DEPOSIT
The Company has not accepted any deposit duringthe year under review, and no unclaimed deposits orinterest were outstanding as on March 31,2026.
INSURANCE
The insurable interests of the Company includingbuilding, plant and machinery, stocks, vehicles, andother insurable interests are adequately covered.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY,TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, ANDFOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS
AND OUTGO
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of theAct read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,details relating to Conservation of Energy, TechnologyAbsorption, and Foreign Exchange Earnings andOutgo are given as Annexure - 4.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY ANDSUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR)
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reportfor the FY 2025-26, as stipulated under Regulation 34of the Listing Regulations is annexed to this report asAnnexure - 5.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISONS OFTHE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
During the year under review, your Company wasin compliance with the provisions relating to theMaternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended.
APPLICATION MADE OR ANYPROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THEINSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE
As on the date of the report, no application ispending against the Company under the Insolvency
and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and the Companydid not file any application under (IBC) during theFY 2025-26.
GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting isrequired for the following matters, as there were nosuch transactions during the year under review:
a. Issuance of shares with differential rights as todividend, voting, or otherwise.
b. Issuance of shares (including sweat equity shares)to employees of the Company under any scheme.
c. Neither the Managing Directors nor the ExecutiveDirector received any remuneration from any ofthe Company's subsidiaries during the year.
d. There were no instances of one-time settlementswith any bank or financial institution.
e. Raising of funds through preferential allotment orqualified institutional placement.
f. Issue of convertible/non-convertible securities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors wish to express their appreciation forthe contributions made by employees at all levels,which have been instrumental in the continuedgrowth and prosperity of the Company. They alsoextend their deep gratitude to the shareholders,OEMs, dealers, distributors, service franchises, CFAs,consumers, banks, and other financial institutions fortheir unwavering support.
For and on behalf of the BoardAchal Anil Bakeri
Place: Ahmedabad Chairman and Managing Director
Date: May 15, 2026 DIN - 00397573