The Directors present the Thirty-Second Annual Report (the “Report”) of the Company along with the Audited FinancialStatements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.
The standalone sales and other income for FY 2024-25 stood at ' 434.05 Crores as compare to '418.51 Crores in FY 2023-24. On aconsolidated basis, sales and other income for FY 2024-25 amounted to ' 751.80 Crores as against ' 851.39 Crores in previous financialyear. After meeting all expenditures, the Company reported a total comprehensive income of ' 62.44 Crores on a standalone basis and' 12 Crores on a consolidated basis for FY 2024-25, compared to total comprehensive loss of ' 820.37 Crores (standalone) and ' 349.48Crores (consolidated) in FY 2023-24.
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
FY 2024-25
FY 2023-24
FY 2023-24(Restated)*
Total Income (I)
434.05
418.51
751.80
851.39
Total Expenses (II)
386.80
812.54
740.19
914.03
Total Exceptional items (III)
-
424.60
236.63
Profit / (Loss) before Tax (I-II III)
47.25
(818.63)
11.61
(299.27)
Tax expense
Current Tax
3.40
6.65
Deferred Tax
(15.40)
(17.30)
0.82
Adjustment of tax relating to earlier periods
0.16
6.84
Profit / (Loss) for the year
62.65
25.35
(313.58)
Profit /(loss) for the year from Discontinued Operations
Other Comprehensive Income
Other Comprehensive income not to be reclassified toprofit and loss in subsequent year:
Remeasurement of gains / (losses) on defined benefit plans
(0.21)
(1.74)
0.04
(0.17)
Income tax effect
(0.04)
(0.36)
Other Comprehensive income to be reclassified toprofit and loss in subsequent years:
(13.35)
(35.37)
Other Comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
(35.90)
Total Comprehensive income for the year
62.44
(820.37)
12.00
(349.48)
Profit for the year attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent
Non-controlling interests
Other Comprehensive income for the year attributableto:
Total Comprehensive income for the year attributableto:
Earnings per equity share for profit attributable toequity shareholders
Basic EPS
3.70
(48.52)
1.50
(18.59)
Diluted EPS
3.68
1.49
* Please refer the note no. 22 read along with note no. 44 of consolidated financial statements.
During the year under review, the Company implemented severalstrategic initiatives focused on strengthening its brand identity,enhancing operational efficiency, and maximizing shareholdervalue.
In line with our commitment to evolving with the timewhile staying true to our roots, the Company undertooka significant brand refresh by introducing redesignedlogo. The new logo preserves the iconic three cubes, alongstanding symbol of our identity, now enhanced withthree dynamic arrows that represent adaptability, agility,and forward movement. This evolution marks a thoughtfulbalance between heritage and modernity-reinforcing ourlegacy while presenting a more dynamic and adaptivevisual identity that resonates with our future vision.
b) Fund Raising through Rights Issue:
To strengthen the Company’s capital structure and supportits future growth initiatives, the Board of Directors, at itsmeeting held on May 14, 2025, approved a proposal toraise funds through a Rights Issue of up to '100 Crores. Theproceeds from the issue will be strategically deployed toenhance business capabilities, thereby contributing to theoverall improvement of the Company’s financial health andlong-term sustainability.
As part of the Company’s ongoing business optimisationstrategy, a comprehensive review was conducted acrossall business verticals and geographies. This assessmentidentified certain business units that had become non¬operational or non-core to the Company’s long-termstrategic objectives. Accordingly, the Company hasundertaken following restructuring measures to streamlineoperations, enhance cost-efficiency, and sharpen focuson the core revenue-generating segments. This strategicinitiative is expected to deliver long-term operational andfinancial benefits by reallocating resources to high-potentialareas and improving overall organisational agility.
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on March 20,2025, approved a Scheme of Amalgamation pursuantto the applicable provisions of the Companies Act,2013. The Scheme provides for merger of the followingwholly owned subsidiaries with the Company
> 3i Infotech Consultancy Services Limited,
> 3i Infotech Digital BPS Limited,
> Versares Digital Technology Services PrivateLimited, and
> NuRe Edgetech Private Limited .
The proposed amalgamation is aimed at simplifyingthe group structure, achieving operational synergies,and enhancing overall efficiency. The scheme issubject to the requisite approvals including that of theHon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
The Company successfully completed a strategicstake dilution in its wholly-owned subsidiary, NuReMediaTech Limited, pursuant to an investmentagreement executed with a consortium of investorswith aims to attract investment and accelerate theRailTel project, which is core component of NuReBharat Network Limited. As a result of this transaction,the Company’s shareholding in NuRe MediaTechLimited has been reduced from 100% to 51%.Consequently, both NuRe MediaTech Limited and itswholly-owned, NuRe Bharat Network Limited ceasedto be wholly owned subsidiaries and continue assubsidiaries of the Company effective from March 31,2025.
• Simplification of Organisation Structure byVoluntary Closure of Offshore Subsidiaries
> During the year and on the date of this report,following dormant offshore subsidiaries havebeen dissolved:
♦♦♦ Nure Edge Tech INC, USA - w.e.f. December18, 2024
♦♦♦ 3i Infotech (Western Europe) Group Limited,UK - w.e.f. April 01, 2025
♦♦♦ 3i Infotech (Western Europe) HoldingsLimited, UK - w.e.f. April 01, 2025
♦♦♦ Rhymes Systems Limited, UK - w.e.f. April 1,2025
The Board of Directors of the Company, at itsmeeting held on January 29, 2025, approved thevoluntary closure of 3i Infotech Saudi Arabia LLCand Nure Infotech Solutions Pte. Ltd., Singapore.The closure process for both subsidiaries iscurrently underway. The application for strike-offof Nure Infotech Solutions Pte. Ltd., Singaporehas been submitted and approved by theAccounting and Corporate Regulatory Authorityon May 30, 2025, which has granted a four-month period for any objections.
> Furthermore, The Company is in the process ofinitiating the necessary steps for their closureof other non-operational offshore subsidiariesin accordance with applicable regulatoryrequirements.
During the year under review, there was no amount transferred tothe general reserve by the Company.
Although the Company has reported a profit as of March 31,2025, Your Directors regret to state their inability to recommendany dividend on equity shares for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2025 as per statutory provisions of Section 123 of theCompanies Act, in view of accumulated losses.
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (the “ListingRegulations”), as amended, the Dividend Distribution Policy ofthe Company is available on the Company’s website at https://www.3i-infotech.com/wp- content/uploads/2022/09/dividend-distribution-policv.pdf
The Company is a global technology company driving businesstransformation through digital innovation, automation, andsecured cloud-based solutions. With a legacy of over threedecades, the Company is positioned at the intersection ofcloud, cybersecurity, automation, and AI-powered analytics.Headquartered in India and operating across North America,APAC, South Asia, and MEA, 3i Infotech caters to 250 activeglobal clients across BFSI, Government, Manufacturing, Telecom,Healthcare, Retail, Education, and Media & Entertainmentindustries.
The Company operates through four key service groups:
a) Infrastructure Services: Including Digital InfrastructureManagement Services (DIMS), Hybrid IT, Tools-as-a-Service(TaaS), and Cybersecurity-as-a-Service (CaaS) coveringSOC, SIEM, vCISO, VAPT, and SASE (via NuRe Edge).
b) Application, Automation & Analytics (AAA): CoveringApplication Development & Modernisation, Digital-FirstTesting (Flexib ), Intelligent Process Automation, BI &Reporting, EnGRC, and DataOps.
c) Business Process Services: Digital BPO offerings acrossvoice, non-voice, registrar & transfer agency (RTA), back¬office automation, CX and digital sales, supported byproprietary tools and frameworks.
NuRe™ is 3i Infotech’s unified brand for its next-generation, cloud-first, and AI-powered platforms. It serves as an umbrella for a
suite of productised solutions-each purpose-built to drive digitaltransformation across specific industry verticals. From highereducation ERP, to automation and testing platforms (Flexib ),NuRe reflects the Company’s commitment to delivering scalable,intelligent, and future-ready enterprise technology.
Under the 'NuRe’ brand, the Company is building differentiatedIPs including:
a) NuRe Campus: A cloud-first ERP solution tailored for highereducation, creating a digital twin of the campus to enhancelearning experiences.
b) Flexib : A digital first test automation platform thataccelerates and secures both functional and non-functionaltesting across the software development lifecycle.
c) EnGRC: ENGRC is a user-friendly, modular solution designedfor risk, compliance, and audit experts. It enables seamlesscollaboration, scheduled execution, and agile workflows.With smart PBC, actionable reports, and interactivedashboards, it ensures efficient communication and timelyinsights.
As on March 31, 2025, there were 27 wholly-owned subsidiaries(including step-down wholly-owned subsidiaries), 2 Subsidiariesand 1 Joint Venture of the Company. It may be noted that duringthe year and as on date of this report, the following wholly-ownedsubsidiaries have been dissolved:
Sr.
No.
Name of the Company
Date of dissolution
1
Nure Edge Tech INC, USA
December 18, 2024
2
3i Infotech (WesternEurope) Group Limited, UK
April 01, 2025
3
3i Infotech (WesternEurope) Holdings Limited,UK
4
Rhymes Systems Limited,
UK
The Company diluted its stake in NuRe MediaTech Limited from100% to 51% through a strategic investment to accelerate theRailTel project. As a result, NuRe MediaTech and its wholly-ownedsubsidiary, NuRe Bharat Network Limited, ceased to be whollyowned subsidiaries of the Company and continue as subsidiarieseffective March 31, 2025.
Further, the application for strike-off of Nure Infotech Solutions Pte.Ltd., Singapore, Wholly-owned subsidiary, has been submittedand approved by the Accounting and Corporate RegulatoryAuthority on May 30, 2025, which has granted a four-monthperiod for any objections.
As per the first proviso to the Section 129(3) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 (“the Act”) read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014, the statement containing salient features of thefinancial statements of subsidiaries / associate companies /joint venture in the prescribed Form AOC-1 is enclosed to theconsolidated financial statements. This statement also mentionshighlights of performance of subsidiaries /associate companies /joint venture and their contribution to the overall performance ofthe Company during the year.
Pursuant to provisions of the Section 136 of the Act, the standaloneand consolidated financial statements of the Company, alongwith relevant documents and separate audited / un-auditedaccounts in respect of subsidiaries are available on the websiteof the Company.
As required under Section 134(5) of the Act, your Directors herebyconfirm that:
a) in preparation of the annual accounts, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed along withproper explanation relating to material departures;
b) the directors had selected such accounting policies andapplied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent, so as to give atrue and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company asat March 31, 2025 and of the profit and loss of the Companyfor the financial year ended on that date;
c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care forthe maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguardingthe assets of the Company and for preventing and detectingfraud and other irregularities;
d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a goingconcern basis;
e) the directors had laid down internal financial controls to befollowed by the Company and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand that such systems are adequate and are operatingeffectively.
Kindly note that the aforesaid statement is subject to variousdisclosures made in the Annual Report including the FinancialStatements (Standalone & Consolidated).
Further, the financial statements are prepared in accordancewith Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind AS”) as prescribed underSection 133 of the Act read with Rule 3 of the Companies (IndianAccounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended. Based on thereviews of internal, statutory and secretarial auditors, externalconsultants, the management and respective committees of theBoard, the Board is of the opinion that the Company’s system
of internal financial controls was adequate and the operatingeffectiveness of such controls was satisfactory during the 2024¬25.
Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments granted/ madeduring the year are given under the notes to standalone financialstatements forming part of this Report.
All related party transactions were placed before the AuditCommittee for its approval and review on quarterly basis. Prioromnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for thetransactions which are foreseen and of a repetitive nature.
All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered into by theCompany during the year under review with Related Parties werein the ordinary course of business and on arm’s length. Duringthe year under review, the Company had not entered into anycontract/ arrangement/ transaction with related parties whichcould be considered material in accordance with the policyof the Company on materiality of related party transactions orwhich is required to be reported in Form No. AOC-2 in terms ofSection 134(3) (h) read with Section 188 of the Act and Rule 8(2)of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. Accordingly, there areno transactions that are required to be reported in Form AOC-2.
The Company has in place a Policy on Materiality of RelatedParty Transactions and a Policy on dealing with Related PartyTransactions. The said policy can be viewed on the Company’swebsite by accessing the following link: https://www.3i-infotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Policv-on-Materialitv-of-Related-Party-Transactions-and-Policy-on-dealing-with-Related-Party.pdf
The details of related party transactions that were entered duringFY2024-25 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements asper Ind AS 24, which forms part of the Annual Report.
The Company continued to provide integrated IT services toits customers and hence, there was no change in the natureof business or operations of the Company, which materiallyimpacted the financial position of the Company during the yearunder review.
There have been no material changes and commitmentsaffecting the financial position of the Company which haveoccurred between the end of the financial year to which thefinancial statements relate and as on the date of this Report.
During previous financial year, the Company had initiatedForensic Audit, on certain Legacy Matters pertaining to periodbefore March 31, 2021 under the erstwhile Management. In orderto conduct Forensic Audit, the Company has engaged externalconsultant M/s. Shridhar & Associates, Chartered Accountants,who has submitted the final report, which has been reviewed,and accepted by the Board in their meeting held on January 29,2025. As per the findings and observations in the final report,there are no further implications or adverse financial impact onthe current and future financial and operational position of theCompany, other than already provided in the financial statements.The Board of the Company is in the process of evaluation offurther action including legal actions to be considered againstthird parties (including the former management, employees andBoard of Directors of the Company), as the outcome of the report.
The Sub-committee on Legacy Matters of Audit Committeehas observed certain long outstanding non-compliances withvarious FEMA Regulations.
As reported in the previous year’s Directors’ Report, to addressseveral long-standing non-compliances with various FEMAregulations, the Company had appointed an expert consultantbased on the recommendations of the Sub-committee onLegacy Matters of the Audit Committee. Despite efforts, thefollowing non-compliances continued to persist, due to lack ofproper documentation, availability of proper explanations andchange in personnel over periods of time from 2005-2019:
a) Overseas investments
• Reporting of WOS and SDS
• Reporting transfer, divestment, closing of varioussubsidiaries and group entities, and certain specifictransactions.
• APR filing and approvals
• Application for UIN
• Updating Project Profile
b) Current account
• Reconciling outstanding entries in EDPMS and P0103.
• Regularising legacy import transaction
The Company has approached its formal officials in chargeduring the relevant periods, Mr. V. Srinivasan, former ManagingDirector & Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Padmanabhan Iyer,former Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Mr. AmarChintopanth, former Chief Financial Officer and Mr. ShivanandR. Shettigar, former Company Secretary, seeking details for theFEMA non-compliances relating to transactions that occurred
during their respective tenure. This initiative was aimed to ensurethat these legacy matters are closed out in a compliant andtransparent manner.
However, the responses received from the afore-mentionedformer officials were inadequate to help this to resolve theselong-standing non-compliances. The Company will continue toengage with these individuals and collaborate with AuthorisedDealer (AD) Bank to retrieve necessary documents or alternatesolutions to ensure that the past compliances are regularised atthe earliest.
In parallel, Company has strengthen its internal processes andcontrol to ensure that all current and future compliances are metpromptly and diligently as per various regulatory requirements,thereby preventing recurrence of such issues.
During the year under review, no significant the regulators orcourts or tribunals impacting the going concern status andCompany’s operation in future.
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards ofCorporate Governance and adhere to the Corporate Governancerequirements as set in Listing Regulations. The CorporateGovernance Report along with auditors’ certificate thereonin terms of Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the ListingRegulations is appended herewith as Annexure 1 to this Report.
In terms of provisions of Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations,the Management Discussion and Analysis Report is given undera separate section forming part of this Report.
As per Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, the BRSR forFY. 2024-25 is appended herewith as Annexure 2 to this Report.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder,the annual return in the prescribed format is available on theCompany’s website at the following link: https://www.3i-infotech.com/annualreport/
a) Preference Share Capital:
During the year under review, the Company has not allottedany preference shares.
b) Equity Share Capital:
Allotment under Employee Stock Options Scheme
During the year under review, the Company has, on variousdates, allotted in all 3,96,400 equity shares under EmployeeStock Option Scheme 2018 and 2007.
Considering these allotments, the issued, subscribed and paid-up capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025 stood at '1,69,62,72,420/- consisting of 16,96,27,242 fully paid-up equityshares of face value ' 10/- each.
The Company has neither issued equity shares with differentialrights as to dividend, voting or otherwise nor any sweat equityshares to the employees of the Company under any scheme.The Company has also not issued debenture, bond, any non¬convertible securities or warrants during the year under review.
As of March 31, 2025, the Company has three Employee StockOption Schemes in place. These schemes have been implementedin accordance with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits andSweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (“SEBI SBEB Regulations”). Ofthese 3 schemes, Employee Stock Option Scheme 2018 and 3iInfotech Employee Stock Option Plan 2023 are currently active.
The Company’s existing Employee Stock Option Schemes are infull compliance with the Act and the SEBI (Share Based EmployeeBenefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 and there has beenno material change in the said schemes during year. Disclosuresrelating to the said schemes as required under the SEBI (ShareBased Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021,including details of options granted, vested, and exercised underthe all the schemes, are available on the Company’s website atthe following link: https://www.3i-infotech.com/ investors/ underCorporate Governance in the Investors’ section.
The Company has received a certificate from the SecretarialAuditors of the Company that its share-based scheme(s) havebeen implemented in accordance with the SEBI (Share BasedEmployee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (formerlythe SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations 2014) andthe same is available for inspection by members in electronicmode.
During the year under review, the Company has not acceptedany deposits from public in terms of the Act. Further, no amounton account of principal or interest on deposits from public wasoutstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
As of the date of this Report, the Board of Directorsof the Company comprises six members, including
four Independent Directors (one of whom is a womanIndependent Director) and two Non-Executive Directors.
The composition of the Board is in compliance with theprovisions the Act and Listing Regulations. The currentBoard composition is as follows:
Name of the Director(s)
Designation
1.
CA Uttam PrakashAgarwal
Non- Executive Chairmanand Independent Director
2.
Mr. Ambarish Dasgupta
Non-Executive Director
3.
Dr. Aruna Sharma
Non- ExecutiveIndependent Director
4.
Mr. Avtar Singh Monga
5.
Dr. Madan BhalchandraGosavi
6.
Mr. Umesh Mehta
Changes in the Board during the year ended March 31,2025:
• Dr. Madan Gosavi was appointed as Non-Executive -Independent Director with effect from May 12, 2024
• Mr. Thompson Gnanam ceased to be the ManagingDirector and Global CEO with effect from May 31, 2024.
• Dr. Aruna Sharma was re-designated from NonExecutive - Non Indepedent Director to Non Executive- Independent Director with effect from March 21,2025.
• Mr. Ambarish Dasgupta was appointed as Non¬Executive - Non - Independent Director with effectfrom March 21, 2025.
• Ms. Zohra Chatterji retired as an Independent Directorupon completion of her first term of five years witheffect from March 23, 2025.
In accordance with Section 152 (6) and other applicableprovisions of the Act and the Articles of Association of theCompany, Mr. Umesh Mehta (DIN: 09244647) retires byrotation as a Director at the ensuing AGM and being eligible,offers himself for reappointment.
Detailed profile of Mr. Umesh Mehta along with additionalinformation required under Regulation 36(3) of the ListingRegulations and Secretarial Standard on General Meetings(SS-2) is provided separately by way of an Annexure to theNotice of the AGM which forms part of this Report.
As on March 31, 2025, following are the Key ManagerialPersonnel of the Company:
Name
Mr. Raj Ahuja
Acting Group Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Harish Shenoy
Business Head - USA
Mr. Vaibhav Somani
Acting Chief Financial Officer
Mrs. Varika Rastogi
Company Secretary andCompliance Officer
Changes in the KMP during the year ended March 31, 2025:
• Mr. Thompson Gnanam ceased to be the ManagingDirector and Global CEO effective from May 31, 2024.
• Mr. Raj Ahuja was appointed as the Acting ChiefExecutive Officer effective from August 14, 2024.
• Mr. Sanjay Rawa ceased to be Chief Financial Officereffective from October 30, 2024.
• Mr. Vaibhav Somani was appointed as the Acting ChiefFinancial Officer effective from January 29, 2025.
• Mr. Harish Shenoy re-designated from ChiefOperating Officer and Chief Risk Officer - ProfessionalServices to Business Head - USA effective fromOctober 30, 2024. He ceased to be Key ManagerialPersonnel effective July 31, 2025.
The Company has received declaration from each IndependentDirectors as per provisions of Regulation 25(8) of the ListingRegulations and Section 149 (7) of the Act, that he / she meetsthe criteria of independence laid down in Regulation 16(1)(b) readwith Regulation 25(8) of the Listing Regulations and Section 149(6) of the Act.
There were nine meetings of the Board of Directors heldduring the year. The details of the same are given in CorporateGovernance Report section that forms part of this Report. Theintervening gap between two consecutive Board Meetings didnot exceed 120 days.
The Listing Regulations mandated all listed companies toformulate certain policies. These policies are available on thewebsite of the Company at https://www.3i-infotech. com/investors/ under “Corporate Governance” in the Investors’section. The policies, list of which is given below, are reviewedperiodically by the Board and amended from time to time:
• Whistle Blower Policy;
• Policy on Remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and other Employees;
• Corporate Social Responsibility Policy;
• Policy for determining Material Subsidiaries;
• Policy for determination of Materiality of event or information;
• Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions anddealing with Related Party Transactions;
• Policy and Procedure for Inquiry in the event of leak orsuspected leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information;
• Dividend Distribution Policy;
• Risk Management Policy;
• Policy for Board Diversity;
• Policy for Preservation of Documents; and
• Policy for Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair TradePractices relating to securities.
The Company has put in place a policy on Remuneration ofDirectors, KMP and other employees including criteria fordetermining qualifications, positive attributes, independence ofdirectors and other matters provided under Section 178 of theAct, the Policy can be viewed on the website of the Companyby accessing the following link: https://www.3i-infotech.com/wp-content/ uploads/downloads/2020/11/Policy-on-Remuneration-of-Directors-KMP-other-employees.pdf
The Company has in place Board Evaluation Framework, dulyapproved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committeein compliance with the provisions of the Act and the ListingRegulations. This framework sets out the process and criteriafor evaluating the performance of Non-Executive Directors,Independent Directors, the mandatory Committees, and theBoard as a whole, based on the parameters specified in theListing Regulations.
A detailed note on the evaluation process is provided in theCorporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.
As per provisions of the Listing Regulations and the Act, theCompany has formulated Familiarisation Programme forIndependent Directors. The same is available on the websiteof the Company at https://www.3i-infotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Familiarization-programee-for-independent-directors.pdf.
At the time of appointment of an Independent Director, theCompany issues a formal letter of appointment to an IndependentDirector outlining his / her role, function, duties, responsibilities,etc. The terms and conditions for appointment of IndependentDirectors are also available on the website of the Company at thelocation mentioned above.
The Board Members are provided with necessary documents/ brochures, reports and internal policies to enable familiarisingthem with the Company’s procedures and practices. Periodicpresentations are made at the Board Meetings on businessperformance updates of the Company, global businessenvironment, business strategy and risk involved.
As on March 31, 2025, the Board has 5 (five) mandatory and 3(Three) non-mandatory committees:
a) Mandatory Committees
i. Audit Committee;
ii. Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
iii. Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee;
iv. Risk Management Committee; and
v. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
b) Non-Mandatory Committees
i. Investment Committee;
ii. Product Innovation Sub-Committee; and
iii. Sub-committee on Legacy Matters of the AuditCommittee.
A detailed note on the composition of the Board and itscommittees is provided in the Corporate GovernanceReport.
In line with the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations,the Company has devised and implemented a vigil mechanismin the form of “Whistle Blower Policy” which provides a formalmechanism for all Directors and employees of the Company tomake protected disclosures regarding the unethical behaviours,actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company’s Codeof Conduct. The Directors and employees may approach theChairman of the Audit Committee, in exceptional cases. As perthe Policy, the Company has an internal committee comprisingof the Head-HR and the Compliance Officer of the Company tooversee the functioning of the vigil mechanism as mandated bythe Act and assist the Audit Committee thereunder. The WhistleBlower Policy framed by the Company is available on the website
of the Company at https://www.3i-infotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Whistle-Blower-Policy-revised-04.05.23.pdf
During the year under review, the Company has not received anycomplaint through Vigil Mechanism.
The Consolidated Financial Statements presented by theCompany include the financial results of its subsidiary companies,associates and joint ventures and form part of this Report. TheConsolidated Financial Statements have been prepared inaccordance with the Ind AS.
The Company has implemented adequate procedures andinternal controls which provide reasonable assurance regardingreliability of financial reporting and preparation of financialstatements. The Company also ensures that internal controls areoperating effectively.
During the year under review, M/s C K S P & Co LLP, CharteredAccountant (FRN: 131228W/W100044) were appointed asStatutory Auditors of the Company to fill the casual vacancycaused by the resignation of M/s. GMJ & Co., CharteredAccountant (Reg. No. 103429W) with effect from October 30,2024 to hold office as the Statutory Auditors from October 30,2024 till the conclusion of the 32nd Annual General Meeting of theCompany.
Further, the Board has approved the re-appointment of M/s. C KS P & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors ofthe Company for term of five years, starting from the conclusionof the 32nd Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the37th AGM of the Company to be held in the calendar year 2030,subject to approval of the shareholders at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting.
The Company has received confirmation from them that they arenot disqualified to be re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of theCompany.
The Auditor’s Report does not contain any qualifications, adverseremarks, reservations or disclaimer on Standalone AuditedFinancial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.However, the Statutory Auditor has issued qualified opinion in theAudit report for the Consolidated Financial Statements for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025, the statement on Impact ofaudit qualifications is appended as Annexure 3
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act andCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed M/s. SAP& Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, to undertakethe Secretarial Audit of the Company for the FY 2024-25. TheSecretarial Audit Report is appended as Annexure 4 to thisReport. With reference to the disclosure of facts reported inthe Secretarial Audit Report, the explanations are provided inAnnexure 4A.
In compliance with Regulation 24A of Listing Regulations, theSecretarial Audit Reports of Material Indian Unlisted Subsidiariesissued by M/s. SAP & Associates, is also appended as Annexure4B and 4C.
During the year under review, neither the statutory auditor northe secretarial auditor has reported to the Audit Committee anyinstances of fraud committed against the Company by its officersor employees under Section 143(12) of the Act.
In terms of Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, theCompany complies with all the mandatory secretarial standardsissued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India as maybe applicable.
The Company’s equity shares are listed on BSE Limited (BSE) andNational Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE).
Although the operations of the Company are not energy-intensive,the management is highly conscious of the criticality of theconservation of energy at all operational levels. The requirementof disclosure of particulars with respect to conservation of energyas prescribed in Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8(3)of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is not applicable to theCompany and hence are not provided.
The Company continues to use the latest technologies toimprove the productivity and quality of its services and solutions.During the year, the Company has taken the following technologyinitiatives.
a) Enhance Efficiency through Automation: automatedIT support functions to improve delivery processes andincrease efficiency.
b) Innovate and Collaborate: Strengthen solutions throughtechnological innovation, strategic collaborations, andacquisitions.
c) Forge Strategic Partnerships: Partner with leadingtechnology providers to develop successful go-to- marketstrategies.
d) Explore Growth Opportunities: Embrace Secure AccessService Edge (SASE), cloud technologies, and intelligentautomation to unlock multi-dimensional growth areas.
e) Initiate Digital Transformation: Launch upskillingprograms across end users and support team to drivedigital transformation initiatives and enhance IT capabilitieswithin the Company.
Key Achievements
a) Consolidate IT Infrastructure: Transition to cloud- basedsolutions to minimise reliance on physical hardware serversand network devices, enhancing operational efficiency.
b) Implement Continuous Security Monitoring and
Assessment: Regularly apply security patches, upgradeantivirus software, and conduct annual VulnerabilityAssessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) to proactivelyaddress security threats.
c) Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Activate MFAfor all Microsoft Office 365 users within 3i to bolster accountsecurity.
d) Enhance User Access Restrictions: Limit access for localadministrators and the Administrator group to strengthenuser access controls.
e) Upgrade Server Operating Systems: Ensure all serveroperating systems are up-to-date with the latest versions toimprove security measures.
CMMi Level 5 - 3i Infotech has reached new heights in quality with
attainment of CMMi Level 5 where quality meets mastery
compliance with Industry Best Practices
a) Promoting a quality and compliance culture across theorganisation.
b) Identifying and implementing regulatory requirementsrelevant to core business activities.
c) Achieving and maintaining product/service conformity andacceptance throughout their lifecycle.
d) ISO Certification Details: Effective implementation of BelowISO Standards
• ISO 9001:2015 QMS
• ISO 27001:2013 ISMS (Information SecurityManagement System)
• ISO 20000:2018 ITSM (IT Service Management)
The Company’s R&D investments are focused on building afuture-ready enterprise tech stack. The Company is activelydeveloping IP-led, AI-first platforms that deliver real-time insights,automation, and cloud transformation at scale.
a) Embedding AI and ML in enterprise applications (e.g.,Flexib , CXO Cockpit, Demand Forecasting Engines).
b) Building scalable vertical platforms such as NuRe Campusfor Education and Insurance CoEs.
The Company’s innovation roadmap is closely tied with businessneeds across sectors, and its delivery is anchored by a certifiedand cross-skilled talent pool with 50% automation-certified and80% infra-certified resources.
The Company continues to expand its recognitions acrossEverest Group and Gartner, reinforcing its credibility as a trustedtransformation partner for mid-sized enterprises.
Revenue Expenditure
Capital Expenditure
1.98
11.68
Total
Total R&D expenditureas a percentage of totalstandalone revenue
0.46
2.79
Around 13% of the revenue of the Company is derived fromexports.
Details of earnings and expenditure in foreign currency(excluding earnings and expenditure of UAE Branch) duringthe year are as below:
The Company has continued to improve the quality of HumanResource. The key facet has been better levels of productivity ascompared to earlier years which has contributed to operatingfinancial parameters showing a strong uplift. Regular interactionsand career enhancements by way of bigger roles to talentedemployees have helped in strengthening the confidence of theemployees in the tough financial scenario of the Company. Thetalent pipeline is looking healthy though attrition and retentionremains a challenge for the industry and more so for theCompany.
The Company will continue to focus and build the humanpotential which would help in improving operating parameters inthe coming years.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act readwith Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statementshowing the names and other particulars of the employeesdrawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the saidrules is provided in a separate annexure forming part of thisReport. Having regard to the provisions of the first provisionto Section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report excluding theaforesaid information is being sent to the Members of theCompany. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said annexure isopen for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. Anyshareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the same may writeto the Company Secretary.
Disclosures pertaining to the remuneration and other details asrequired under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) ofthe Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in this Report as Annexure 5.
The Company has in place a policy aiming at prevention of sexualharassment at all workplaces of the Company in line with therequirements of Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rulesmade thereunder. All employees (permanent, contractual,temporary, trainees) are covered under this Policy. The Companyhas complied with provisions relating to constitution of InternalComplaints Committee by setting up such Committee inthe Company in accordance with the provisions of SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013 to consider and redress complaints receivedwith respect to sexual harassment. Details of complaints receivedand disposed of during FY 2024-25 are mentioned below.
Earnings
49.16
37.27
Expenditure
1.07
1.03
Number of Complaints
No. of cases
Pending as on April 01, 2024
0
Received during FY 2024-25
Pending beyond 90 days
Disposed-off during FY 2024-25
Pending as on March 31, 2025
The Company affirms that it has duly complied with the provisionsof the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 during the financial year. Alleligible employees, if any, were provided maternity benefits asprescribed under the Act, and the Company continues to ensurea supportive work environment for women employees duringand after maternity.
Risk Management is an integral and important componentof Corporate Governance. The Company has developed andimplemented a comprehensive Risk Management Frameworkfor the identification, assessment and monitoring of key risksthat could adversely impact the Company’s goals and objectives.This framework is periodically reviewed by the Risk Managementcommittee of the Company. The Audit Committee of the Boardhas additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls.The Company is committed to continually strengthen its RiskManagement framework in order to protect the interests ofstakeholders.
As the Company has not availed any credit facility, the Companyis not required to obtain a credit rating.
In compliance with Section 135 of the Act read with the Companies(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Companyhas constituted a CSR Committee. A brief outline of the CSRpolicy of the Company and the statutory disclosures with respectto CSR Committee and an Annual Report on CSR activities for FY2024-25 as required under Rule 8 (1) of the CSR Rules are set out inAnnexure 6 of this Report. The CSR Policy as recommended byCSR Committee and as approved by the Board is available onthe website of the Company at https://www.3i-infotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Corporate-Social-Responsibility-Policv.pdf
During the year, the Company has not spent any amount on CSRactivities.
Maintenance of cost records as specified by the CentralGovernment under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act is notrequired for the business activities carried out by the Company.
No application made or processing is pending against theCompany under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016during the year under the review.
There is no incidence of one-time settlement in respect of anyloan taken from Banks or Financial Institutions during the year.Hence, disclosure pertaining to difference between amount ofthe valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and thevaluation done while taking loan is not applicable.
The business outlook and the initiatives proposed by themanagement to address its financial risks have been discussed indetail in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report whichforms a part of the Annual Report and is annexed elsewhere inthe report.
The Directors are thankful to the shareholders for their confidenceand continued support. The Directors are grateful to the Centraland State Government, Stock Exchanges, Securities & ExchangeBoard of India, Reserve Bank of India, and other governmentauthorities and last but not the least, its trusted customers fortheir continued support.
The Directors would also like to express their sincere thanksand appreciation to all the employees for their commendableteamwork and professionalism.
Non-Executive Chairman andDate: July 31, 2025 Independent Director
Place: Navi Mumbai (DIN: 00272983)