Your Company remains steadfast in our commitmentto creating enduring value for the communities inwhich we operate. Our CSR philosophy is anchored inaddressing core development priorities—strengtheningwater security, enhancing livelihoods through focusedskill development, and improving learning outcomesthrough education.
Our initiatives are implemented in collaboration withcredible and experienced social impact organisationsand are reinforced by robust monitoring andgovernance mechanisms, including structured reviewframeworks, third-party impact assessments, andscientific evaluations. Together, these measures ensureaccountability and translate our investments intomeasurable outcomes—strengthening livelihoods,advancing education, enhancing agriculturalproductivity, and building environmental resilience.Through this focused and responsible approach, wecontinue to align our social investments with ourbroader vision of inclusive and sustainable growth.
The Company's CSR initiatives have undergonesignificant evolution, primarily executed through theCrompton CSR Foundation, focusing on key areassuch as skill and entrepreneurship development,water conservation, community care, and employeeengagement. For detailed information, please refer toon page number 84 of this Integrated Annual Report.
The Company has constituted a CSR Committee interms of the requirements of Section 135 of the Actread with the rules made thereunder. Details of thesame is provided in the Corporate Governance Reportwhich forms part of this Integrated Annual Report. TheCompany's CSR Policy is available on the website ofthe Company and can be accessed athttps://reports.crompton.co.in/shopify/public/files/U6kk0A8UoyCorporate-Social-Responsibility- Policy-1.pdf
The Chief Financial Officer of the Company hascertified that CSR funds disbursed for the projects havebeen utilized for the purposes and in the manner asapproved by the Board.
40. SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
Your Company is firmly committed to creating asafe and respectful workplace, free from any formof harassment, including sexual harassment. TheCompany has implemented a comprehensive policyaddressing sexual harassment at the workplace, inline with legal requirements and best practices. Thispolicy includes preventive measures, robust grievance
redressal mechanisms, and regular training programsto raise awareness among employees about their rightsand responsibilities. Crompton fosters an inclusiveculture where employees feel empowered to reportany inappropriate behavior without fear of retribution.By prioritizing workplace safety and dignity, Cromptonnot only upholds its commitment to ethical conductbut also reinforces a positive work environment thatpromotes productivity and mutual respect.
Additionally, your Company continuously works towardsfostering a work culture that promotes respect anddignity of all women employees throughout theorganization, aiming to provide an empowering andsupportive atmosphere at workplace.
The Company has complied with provisions relatingto the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee(“ICC”) under the Sexual Harassment of Women atWorkplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
Act, 2013 (“the POSH Act”). The ICC includes anexternal member who serves as an independent POSHconsultant with relevant expertise.
Furthermore, the Company has formulated acomprehensive policy on prevention, prohibitionand redressal against sexual harassment of womenat workplace, which aligns with the POSH Act. Thispolicy covers all employees including permanent,contractual, temporary and trainees. The POSH Policy isinclusive and gender neutral, detailing the governancemechanisms for prevention of sexual harassment issuesrelating to employees across gender. The said policyhas been made available on the internal portal of theCompany as well as the website of the Company whichcan be accessed athttps://reports.crompton.co.in/shopify/public/files/UxKXXDfbtE PoSH-at-Workplace-19May2023 updated.pdf
Your Company has taken proactive measures topromote awareness and compliance with the POSHAct, including developing of e-learning modules andconducting of e-learning sessions on POSH to keepemployees informed of these policies. This not onlyensures compliance and a well-regulated environmentbut also helps us achieve our organizational objectives.Additionally, awareness programmes on POSH havebeen organized throughout the year to sensitize theemployees on upholding the dignity of their femalecolleagues in the workplace, reaching all employeesacross various locations. Moreover, a Toll-FreeNumber has been provided to facilitate the telephonic
registration of any POSH complaints, further enhancingaccessibility and support for employees.
In line with its commitment of providing a safe, inclusiveand legally compliant workplace, the Companyorganized a POSH Internal Committee (ICC) trainingprogramme in December 2025 at its office. Theaforesaid programme was conducted in hybrid mode,majority of ICC members joining in person or throughvirtual mode. The training was facilitated by an externalPOSH expert and seasoned legal professional. Thesession covered an overview of the POSH Act andstatutory obligations, roles and responsibilities ofthe ICC, and a mock drill on complaint handling andreporting workflows.
The details of complaint(s) received, and action takenby the Company are presented before the AuditCommittee of the Board of Directors. During the yearunder review, 2 (Two) cases of sexual harassmentwere reported, of which 1 (One) was investigated andresolved and 1 (One) is pending for resolution as onMarch 31, 2026, accordance with the provisions of thePOSH Act.
41. REGISTRAR & SHARE TRANSFER AGENT(“RTA”)
M/s. KFin Technologies Limited (Formerly KfinTechnologies Private Limited) is the RTA Agent of yourCompany. Their contact details are mentioned in theReport on Corporate Governance which forms part ofthis Integrated Annual Report.
42. LISTING
The equity shares of your Company are listed on BSELtd. and National Stock Exchange of India Limited(“NSE”) (collectively referred to as “Stock Exchanges”).The NCDs of the Company were listed on the debtsegment of NSE up till July 2025 completed theredemption and repayment of the final tranche of itsNCDs, with a principal amount of I 300 crore, along withapplicable interest on July 22, 2025.
Your Company has paid the Listing fees for EquityShares to both the Stock Exchanges for the FinancialYear 2026-27 and 2025-26 and Listing fees for NCDs tothe NSE for Financial Year 2025-26.
43. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Your Directors would like to assure the Members thatthe Financial Statements for the year under reviewconfirm in their entirety the requirements of the Actand guidelines issued by SEBI. The financial statementsare prepared in accordance with the Indian AccountingStandards (Ind AS), pursuant to the provisions of Section134(3)(c) of the Act.
To the best of their knowledge and based on theinformation and explanations received from theCompany, your Directors confirm that:
1. in preparation of the annual accounts forthe financial year ended March 31, 2026, theapplicable accounting standards have beenfollowed and there are no material departures.
2. they have selected the accounting policies andapplied them consistently and made judgementsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent soas to give a true and fair view of the state of affairsof the Company at the end of the financial yearand of the profit of the Company for that period.
3. they have taken proper and sufficient caretowards the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of theAct for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities.
4. the annual accounts are prepared on a goingconcern basis.
5. they have laid down internal financial controls,which are adequate and are operating effectively.
6. they have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws, and such systems are adequate andoperating effectively.