Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 17th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Companytogether with Audited Statement of Accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE :
The highlights of the financial performance of the Company on Standalone and Consolidated basis for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2026, are as under:
Particulars
Year endedMarch 31, 2026(Standalone)
Year endedMarch 31, 2025(Standalone)
Year endedMarch 31, 2026(Consolidated)
Year endedMarch 31, 2025(Consolidated )
Total Income
2074.23
1367.32
778.84
627.45
Total Expenditure
125.86
76.38
Exceptional items
0.13
-
Profit before taxation
1948.24
1290.94
3754.92*
3023.13*
Tax Expenses
482.80
366.15
934.82
800.22
Profit after Tax
1465.44
924.79
2820.10*
2222.91*
Balance of Profit/(Loss) from previous year
6174.49
5434.65
24510.91
22480.46
Balance available for appropriationAppropriations :
7639.93
6359.45
27320.32
24703.37
Transfer to Reserve Fund in terms ofSection 45-IC of the Reserve Bank ofIndia Act, 1934
(293.09)
(184.96)
Balance carried to Balance Sheet
7346.84
27027.23
*includes share in profits of associates and joint ventures
2. Share Capital
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on 31st March, 2026 stood at Rs.188.34 Millions. During the year underreview, the Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights nor has granted any stock options orsweat equity. As on 31st March, 2026, none of the Directors of the Company hold instruments convertible intoequity shares of the Company.
3. Dividend & Reserves :
Based on the Company's performance, the Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of $ 10/- per EquityShare of $ 5/- each (i.e. 200%), for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, for approval of the members. TheBoard has recommended dividend based on the parameters laid down in the Dividend Distribution Policy,adopted by the Company pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. The dividend on Equity Shares, if approved by the members would involve cash outflow of$ 376.68/- Million and shall be subject to deduction of income tax at source.
During the year under review, the Company does not propose to transfer any amount to the General Reserve.
4. Management Discussion and Analysis
The main object of the Company is to make strategic investments in the Kalyani Group Companies. The Companyis a Non-Deposit taking Core Investment Company, as defined in the Core Investment Companies (Reserve Bank)Directions, 2011. Since the Company is not a Systemically Important Non Deposit taking Core Investment Company,it is not required to obtain Certificate of Registration under Sec. 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
The Directors confirm that the Investments have been made with the intent to hold for long term and are notheld for sale.
The Company endeavours to evaluate opportunities and invest considering the macro economic conditions. Thereport on management discussion and analysis forms part of Annual Report.
Key Financial Ratios
Details of changes in key financial ratios including significant changes i.e. change of 25% or more as comparedto the immediately previous financial year along with detailed explanations:
FY 2025-26
FY 2024-25
Explanation forsignificant change
Debtor Turnover
N.A.
NA
Inventory Turnover
Interest Coverage Ratio
NIL
Debt Equity Ratio
Operating Profit Margin (%)
93.93%
94.91%
Net profit Margin (%)
70.65%
67.64%
Details of any change in Return on Net Worth
as compared to the
immediately previous financial year:
Standalone
Consolidated
2025-26
2024-25
2025-26 2024-25
Return on Net Worth (%)
16.01%
11.61%
9.32% 8.01%
Return on net worth is computed as net profit by average net worth. The details for change, if any, in return onnet worth are explained in relevant sections above.
Concerns and Threats
• Fluctuations in the securities market and global economic scenario, may pose a risk of devaluation of theinvestments made by the Company.
• Main source of income for the Company is dividend from the Kalyani Group Companies.
• The risks and concerns associated with the businesses / operations of these investee companies, which mayimpact the performance of these companies, could result in variation in dividends declared by thesecompanies.
• Non-recovery of principal of the amounts lent and interest thereon.
Company Performance
During the Financial Year under review, on a standalone basis, your Company earned total income ofRs. 2074.23/- Millions (previous years Rs. 1367.32/- Millions). The net profit after tax is Rs. 1465.44/- Millions(previous years Rs. 924.79/- Millions).
During the Financial Year under review, on a consolidated basis, your Company earned total income of Rs.778.84/- Millions (previous years Rs. 627.45/- Millions). The net profit after tax is Rs. 2820.10/- Millions (previousyears Rs 2222.91/-Millions).
Business Overview and Operations of the Company
The main operations of the Company are that of investments and majority of the investments of the Companyare in the nature of strategic investments in Kalyani Group Companies. The Investments have been made witha view to hold for long term and are not held for trade. The investment pattern of the Company also complieswith the requirement for the Company continuing to qualify as a Non-Deposit taking Core Investment Company.The main source of income for the Company is in the form of dividends as declared by these companies. Thebusiness prospects of the Company depend upon the business prospects of the underlying companies in whichyour Company holds investments.
Finance and Credit Rating
During the year under review, the liquidity and cash positions were monitored with reinforced focus. Earningsfrom the cash surplus investments, comprising bank fixed deposits during the year saw an increase due to theincrease in the market interest rates. Nevertheless, utmost importance was given to ensure the safety andliquidity of surplus cash. Your Company has not done any Credit Rating during the year.
Human Resources
As on March 31, 2026, the Company had 2 employees who are also Key Managerial Personnel's i.e. CEO & CFO& Company Secretary.
5. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility and SustainabilityReport initiatives taken from an environmental, social and governance perspective in given the prescribedformat. The same is also available on the Company's website at https://www.bfilpune.com/annual-report.html
6. Internal Control Systems and Their Adequacy
The Company has adequate internal control systems to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy in financialreporting and compliance of various laws and regulations.
The internal control system is supported by the internal audit process. The internal audit is conducted by anIndependent Chartered Accountant. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews the Internal Audit process andthe adequacy and effectiveness of internal audit and controls periodically.
7. Safety, Health and Environment
The Company ensures safety of all its employees working at different places.
8. Cautionary Statement
Statements in this Report, particularly those which relate to Management Discussion and Analysis, describingthe Company's objectives, projections, estimates and expectations may constitute "forward looking statements"within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results might differ materially from those eitherexpressed or implied.
9. Subsidiary Companies, Joint Ventures & Associates
The Company does not have any subsidiary as on March 31, 2026. The information of joint ventures and associateCompany is given in the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2026 enclosed and forming part of theAnnual Report. As on March 31,2026, the Company had 6 Associates Companies and 2 joint ventures. There hasbeen no material change in the nature of the business of the Joint Ventures and Associates.
The Company's Policy on determining material subsidiaries, as approved by the Board, is uploaded on theCompany's website at
https://www.bfilpune.com/pdf/Polides%20and%20Terms/Policv%20on%20Material %20Subsidiary%2013022025.pdf
A report on the financial position of each of the Associates and joint ventures as per the Act is provided in FormNo. AOC-1 attached hereto as "Annexure IV" and also given in the Financial Statements.
10. Particulars of Information forming part of the Board's Report pursuant to Section 197(12) ofthe Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
The information required pursuant to section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel ) Rules, 2014, as amended has beenprovided in 'Annexure II'.
11. Number of Meetings of the Board
During the year under review, five Board Meetings were convened and held. The details of which are given inthe Corporate Governance Report which forms a part of this Integrated Annual Report. The intervening gapbetween the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
12. Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in respect of Directors' ResponsibilityStatement, your Directors' to the best of their knowledge and ability confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
b) They have selected such accounting policies as mentioned in Notes to the Financial Statements and appliedthem consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a trueand fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2026 and of the profit of the Companyfor the year ended on that date;
c) They have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) They have prepared the Annual Financial Statements on a going concern basis;
e) They have laid down proper internal financial controls and that such financial controls are adequate andoperating effectively; and
f) They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and suchsystems are adequate and operating effectively.
13. Company's Policy on Directors' and KMP's Appointment and Remuneration
Director's appointment and remuneration is done as per the policy for selection and appointment of Directors,Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel and their remuneration. The Policy is available onthe website of the Company viz
https://www.bfilpune.com/pdf/Polides%20and%20Terms/Nomination %20Remuneration%20Policv%2013022025.pdf
14. Accounts and Audit
a. Statutory Auditors and Audit Report :
At the fourteenth Annual General Meeting held on 26th September, 2023 M/s P. G. BHAGWAT LLP, CharteredAccountants (Firm Registration No.101118W/W100682), were re- appointed as Statutory Auditors of theCompany to hold office till the conclusion of 19th Annual General Meeting. The Audit report of M/s P. G.BHAGWAT LLP on the Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26 forms part ofthe Annual Report.
b. Secretarial Auditor and Secretarial Standards :
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. SVD & Associates,Practicing Company Secretaries, Pune, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the year2025-26. The Report of the Secretarial Audit is annexed herewith as 'Annexure IN' to this Report.
Further in compliance with Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations and Section 204 of the Act and rulesthereunder, the Board at its meeting held on May 29, 2025 based on the recommendation of AuditCommittee, had approved the appointment of M/s. SVD & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries,Peer Reviewed Firm ( UIN: P2013MH031900 ) as Secretarial auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (five)consecutive years commencing from FY 2025-26 to FY2029-30, as approved by members in 16th AGM.
During the year under review, the Company has complied up to the extent applicable to the Company withSecretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the CentralGovernment under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, to the extent applicable.
c. Cost auditors :
The maintenance of cost records and Cost Audit as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of theAct are not applicable to the Company.
d. Reporting of Fraud by auditors :
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditors of the Company have notreported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its officers or employees, to the AuditCommittee under Section 143(12) of the Act.
15. Explanation on Comments on Statutory Auditors' and Secretarial Auditors' Reports
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or disclaimers made by M/s P. G. BHAGWAT LLP,Statutory Auditors, in their Audit Report. The reply to qualifications in Secretarial Audit report issued by M/s.SVD & Associates is mentioned as under:
Auditors Qualifications
Boards' explanation
Secretarial Audit -
During the period from August 15, 2025 till March 16,2026, the composition of the Board of Directors of theCompany, in terms of Regulation 17 (1) of SEBI LODR,was temporarily imbalanced due to the resignation ofan Independent Woman Director. The recognized StockExchanges viz. BSE Ltd & National Stock Exchange ofIndia Ltd., each, have levied fine of INR. 7,13,900/-(inclusive of GST) which was duly remitted by theCompany within the prescribed time.
The listed entity took reasonable time toidentify and finalize the potential candidatewith the required level of competency, skills,experience and seniority for the said post.
16. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investment Under Section 186
During the year, the Company has not made any fresh investments. The closing balances of investments whichwould be covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, are disclosed in the Note No. 06 pertaining toSchedule of Non-Current Investments in the Standalone Financial Statements. The details of loans and guarantees,if any, are given in the Note N0. 05 of the Standalone Financial Statements of 2025-26.
17. Particulars of Contracts or arrangements with Related Parties referred to in Sub-section (1) ofSection 188 of the Companies Act, 2013
The Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is available on the Company's website at
https://bfilpune.com/pdf/Policies%20and%20Terms/BFIL Related%20Partv%20Transaction%20Policv%2029052026%20.pdf
All related party transactions entered into during FY 2025-26 were on arm's length basis and in the ordinarycourse of business. No material related party transactions were entered into during the year under review bythe Company. Accordingly, the disclosure of related party transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act') in Form No. AOC-2 is not applicable to the Company for FY 2025-26 andhence the same is not provided. The details of the transactions with related parties are provided in theaccompanying Financial Statements.
18. State of Company's Affairs
Discussion on state of Company's affairs has been covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis.
19. Material Changes and Commitments between the date of the Balance Sheet and the date ofreport
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company whichhave occurred between the end of the Financial Year of the Company to which the Financial Statements relateand the date of the report.
20. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
A. Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption
The Company has no particulars to report regarding conservation of energy, technology absorption asrequired under Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rules thereunder.
B. Foreign exchange earnings and outgo
Sr. No.
Amount in $
i
Foreign Exchange earned in terms of actual inflows during the year
Nil
ii
Foreign Exchange outgo during the year in terms of actual outflows
21. Dividend Distribution Policy:
In term of Regulations 43A of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors of the Company has adopted aDividend Distribution Policy which can be accessed on the website of the Company at
https://www.bfilpune.com/pdf/Polides%20and%20Terms/Dividend%20Distribution%20Policy%20BFIL%2020082021.pdf
22. Risk Management
Risk Management at BF Investment Ltd. forms an integral part of Management focus.
The Risk Management Committee oversees the risk management process in the Company. The RMC is chairedby an Independent Director and the Chairperson of the Audit Committee is also a member of the RMC. Some ofthe risks identified are set out in the Management Discussion and Analysis and this report which forms part ofthis Director's Report.
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various risks to key businessobjectives. Major risks identified are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.These are discussed at the meetings of the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company.
23. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The Corporate Social Responsibility ('CSR') activities of the Company are governed through the CorporateSocial Responsibility Policy ('CSR Policy') approved by the Board. The CSR Policy guides in designing CSR activitiesfor improving quality of life of society and conserving the environment and biodiversity in a sustainablemanner. The CSR Committee of the Board oversees the implementation of CSR Projects in line with the Company'sCSR Policy. The CSR Policy is available on Company's website
https://www.bfilpune.com/pdf/Policies%20and%20Terms/CSR%20Policy.pdf
The Annual Report on CSR activities for FY 2025-26 is enclosed as 'Annexure I' to this Report.
24. Performance and Financial Position of each of the Subsidiaries, Associates And Joint VentureCompanies:
The information is given in AOC-1 attached as Annexure IV and at the relevant places in the Financial Statements.
25. Change in the nature of Business, if any
There has been no change in the nature of business during the Financial Year under review.
26. Details of Directors or Key Managerial PersonnelDirectors/KMP's appointed/resigned during the year
Name of Director
Designation
Term of appointment/date of cessation
Ms. Aarti A Sathe
Independent Director
Resigned w.e.f the close of business hours on August 14,2025
Mrs. Mugdha R Vartak
Appointed w.e.f. March 17, 2026 and shareholdersresolution passed through postal ballot dated May 06,2026
Material Changes in the Board structure which have occurred between the end of the financialyear of the Company to which the financial statements pertains and the date of the report
Mrs. Mugdha Rajesh Vartak appointed as Director in capacity of Additional, Non-Executive Independent Directorof the Company w.e.f March 17, 2026. Shareholders Special Resolution was passed with requisite majoritythrough Postal Ballot dated May 06, 2026. Except this no such material changes occurred in the Board structure.
Employees designated as Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) during the year• Not Applicable as both the employees are Key Managerial Personnels of the Company.
Independent Directors
The Company has received necessary declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that theymeet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1 )(b) and25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations , that he/she meets the criteria of independence as laid it in Section 149(6)of the Act and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the Listing Regulations. In the opinion of the Board, there has been nochange in the circumstances which may affect their status as Independent Directors of the Company and theBoard is satisfied of the Integrity, expertise and experience of all Independent Directors on the Board.
Further, the Independent Directors have in terms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies(Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, confirmed that they have enrolled themselves in theIndependent Directors' Databank maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs ('IICA'). They areexempt from the requirement to undertake the online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by IICA or willbe giving the proficiency test if applicable within the stipulated time.
During the Financial Year 2025-26, a separate meeting, exclusively of the Independent Directors was held onFebruary 13, 2026.
Procedure for Nomination and Appointment of Directors.
The NRC is responsible for developing competency requirements for the Board based on the industry andstrategy of the Company. The Board composition analysis reflects in-depth understanding of the Company,including its strategies, environment, operations, financial condition and compliance requirements.
The NRC conducts a gap analysis to refresh the Board on a periodic basis, including each time a Director'sappointment or re-appointment is required. The Committee is also responsible for reviewing the profiles ofpotential candidates vis-s-vis the required competencies and meeting the potential candidates, prior to makingrecommendations of their nomination to the Board. At the time of appointment, specific requirements for theposition including expert knowledge expected is communicated to the appointee.
The list of core skills, expertise and competencies of the Board of Directors as are required in the context of thebusinesses and sectors applicable to the Company are identified by the Board and are available with the Board.The Company has also mapped each of the skills, expertise and competencies against the names of the BoardMembers possessing the same. The same is disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of thisIntegrated Annual Report.
Criteria for determining Qualifications, Positive Attributes and Independence of a Director
The NRC has formulated the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence ofDirectors in terms of provisions of Section 178(3) of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Policy onNomination & Remuneration is available on the website of the Company
https://www.bfilpune.com/pdf/Policies%20and%20Terms/Nomination %20Remuneration%20Policv%2013022025.pdf
Board Evaluation
The Board has carried out the annual evaluation of its own performance and that of its Committees andindividual Directors for the year pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The performance of the Board and individual Directors was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from allthe Directors. The criteria for performance evaluation of the Board included aspects such as Board compositionand structure, effectiveness of Board processes, contribution in the long-term strategic planning, etc. Theperformance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the Committee Members.The criteria for performance evaluation are broadly based on the Guidance Note issued by SEBI on BoardEvaluation which included aspects such as structure and composition of Committees, effectiveness of CommitteeMeetings, etc.
The Chairman of the Board had one-on-one meetings with each Independent Director and the Chairman of theNRC had one-on-one meetings with each Non-Executive, Non-Independent Directors.
In a meeting dated February 13, 2026, the Independent Directors evaluated the performance of Non-IndependentDirectors and performance of the Board as a whole including the Chairman of the Board. The NRC reviewed theperformance of the Board, its Committees and of the Individual Directors. The same was discussed in the BoardMeeting that followed the meeting of the Independent Directors and the NRC, at which the feedback receivedfrom the Directors on the performance of the Board and its Committees was also discussed.
The Company follows a practice of addressing each of the observations and suggestions by drawing up an actionplan and monitoring its implementation through the Action Taken Report which is reviewed by the Board ofDirectors from time to time.
Directors proposed to be appointed / re-appointed at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
1) Appointment of Mr. Amit B Kalyani (DIN: 00089430) who retires by rotation, at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
The brief resumes and other details relating to Directors who are proposed to be re-appointed, as required tobe disclosed under 'Secretarial Standard -2' (SS-2) and 'SEBI LODR', form part of the Notes and Statementsetting out material facts annexed to the Notice of the Annual General Meeting.
27. Names of Companies which have become or Ceased to be its Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures orAssociate Companies during the year
There were no new companies which have become subsidiaries or ceased to be joint ventures or associatecompanies during the year.
28. Details of deposits which are not in compliance with the requirements of Chapter V of theCompanies Act, 2013
The Company has not accepted any Public Deposits under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013.
29. Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators or court or tribunalsimpacting the going concern status and company's operations in future
The Company has neither received nor is aware of any such order from Regulators, Courts or Tribunals duringthe year.
There are no application made or proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 as at theend of the financial year, nor has the Company done any one time settlement with any Bank or FinancialInstitutions.
30. Details in respect of adequacy of internal financial controls with reference to the financialstatements
The Company has suitable internal control system comprising of proper checks and balances, policies andprocedures. This includes code of conduct, whistle blower policy, MIS and internal audit mechanism.
The Audit Committee along with Management review the internal audit and internal controls on a regularbasis. The internal audit is conducted by an Independent Chartered Accountant.
The Audit Committee deliberated with the members of the management, considered the systems as laid downand met the internal audit team and statutory auditors to ascertain, their views on the internal financial controlsystems. The Audit Committee satisfied itself as to the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal financialcontrol system as laid down and kept the Board of Directors informed. However, the Company recognises thatno matter how the internal control framework is, it has inherent limitations and accordingly, periodic audits andreviews ensure that such systems are updated on regular intervals.
31. Disclosure regarding maintenance of Cost Records as specified by the Central Government underSub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013
The Company is not required to comply with the provisions of Section 148 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 withrespect to maintenance of cost records.
32. Composition of Board and Audit Committee
The composition of the Board and Audit Committee has been mentioned in the Corporate Governance Reportforming part of Annual Report.
33. Composition of CSR Committee
The CSR Committee comprised 3 Members out of which 1 is independent Director. During the year under review,two meetings of the CSR Committee were held, details of which are provided in the Corporate GovernanceReport. The CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company at
During the year under review, there were no instances when the recommendations of the CSR Committee werenot accepted by the Board.
The details of amount spent/unspent, if any on CSR activities during the FY 2025-26 has been given in Annualreport of CSR annexed to this report.
34. Whistleblower Policy and Vigil Mechanism
The Company has formulated and implemented the Whistle Blower Policy / Vigil Mechanism. This has provideda mechanism for directors and employees of the Company and other persons dealing with the Company toreport to the Chairman of the Audit Committee; any instance of unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraudor violation of the Company's code of conduct. The aforesaid policy has also been uploaded on the Company'swebsite https://www.bfilpune.com/pdf/Policies%20and%20Terms/Whisle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf
35. Cash Flow
A Cash Flow Statement for the year ended March 31, 2026 is attached to the Balance Sheet.
36. Corporate Governance
A report on the Corporate Governance, along with the certificate of compliance from the Auditors, forms partof this Annual Report. The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company have certifiedto the Board on financial statements and other matters in accordance with the Regulation 17 (8) of the ListingRegulations pertaining to CEO/CFO certification for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
37. Obligation of Company under the sexual harassment of women at workplace (Prevention,Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013 and Disclosure under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company does not require to constitute the Internal Complaints Committee under the POSH Act as thenumber of women employees are less than the required count. However, there are no complaints receivedduring the year.
Your Company is compliant with the statutory provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
38. Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary:
The Company has received a certificate from M/s. Paritosh Khandelwal & Associates, Company Secretaries,confirming that none of the Directors on the Board of the Company have been debarred or disqualified by MCAor SEBI or any such statutory authority from being appointed / continuing as Director and the same is appendedas 'Annexure V' to the Directors' Report.
39. Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as on March 31, 2026 isavailable on the Company's website at https://www.bfilpune.com/annual-return.html
40. Acknowledgment
Your Directors wish to place on record, their appreciation for the contribution made and support provided to theCompany by the shareholders, employees and bankers, during the year.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directorsof BF Investment Limited
A. B. Kalyani
Place : Pune Chairman
Date : May 29, 2026 DIN:00089430