Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the Thirtieth Annual Report along with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated FinancialStatements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The Company’s financial performance (standalone and consolidated) for the year ended March 31, 2025 is summarised below:
(H in Crore)
Sr.
Particulars
Standalone
No.
As on
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2024
a.
Revenue from Operations
7,590
6,862
b.
Other Income
184
175
c.
Profit before Depreciation and Finance cost
1,694
2,019
d.
Depreciation and Amortization Expenses
306
274
e.
Finance cost
14
12
f.
Profit before Tax [c-d-e]
1,374
1,733
g.
Income Tax
329
444
h.
Profit after Tax [f-g]
1,045
1,289
i. Other Comprehensive Income
(2)
(4)
j.
Total Comprehensive Income [h i]
1,043
1,285
k.
Balance of Profit for earlier years
5,044
4,036
l.
Balance Available for appropriation (j k)
6,087
5,321
Appropriations:
m.
Dividend Paid
Final - FY 2022-23
-
158
Interim - FY 2023-24
119
Final - FY 2023-24
178
Interim - FY 2024-25
n.
Total Appropriations
296
277
o.
Balance of profit carried in Balance Sheet [l-n]
5,791
Earnings Per Share (Face value of H 10.00 each) - Basic and Diluted (H)
105.78
130.50
The key highlights of the Consolidated Financial Results are as follows:
Sr. ParticularsNo.
Consolidated
As onMarch 31, 2025
As onMarch 31, 2024
a. Revenue from Operations
7,979
6,914
b. Other Income
167
c. Profit Before Tax
1,370
1,728
d. Profit After Tax
1,040
e. Total Comprehensive Income
1,038
1,281
Over the past three decades, your Company has maderemarkable progress in establishing city gas infrastructure acrossIndia’s most densely populated metropolitan area. Developingsuch infrastructure and ensuring efficient gas distribution in thenation’s commercial capital necessitate robust safety protocols,flawless project execution capabilities and dependableoperations. The Company has built strong core competenciesthat not only support the city's ongoing energy needs but alsoposition it to meet the growing demands of a rapidly expandingurban landscape. With a vision to evolve into a diversified energyenterprise, the Company has undertaken strategic initiativesto both strengthen its core business and foray into emergingsectors. These initiatives aim to unlock new revenue streamsand long-term growth. To realize this vision, the Company hasfocused on targeted acquisitions, infrastructure development,clean energy solutions and technological advancements.
Your Company has undertaken significant steps towards businessdiversification by strategically investing in emerging energysectors. The acquisition of Unison Enviro Private Limited and entryinto the LNG retail segment through its joint venture Companyi.e. Mahanagar LNG Private Limited (‘MLPL’), underscore itscommitment to strengthening its presence across the naturalgas value chain and capitalizing on growth opportunities. As apart of this initiative, MLPL commissioned its first LNG dispensingstation in Aurangabad during the year, with plans to expandacross key strategic locations in Maharashtra and other regions.This development is well aligned with the Government’s policydirection to transition heavy-duty commercial vehicles fromdiesel to LNG, thereby supporting India’s broader net-zeroemission goals.
Last year, your Company made a strategic entry into India’srapidly growing electric mobility sector through an investmentin 3EV Industries Private Limited, a manufacturer of electricthree-wheelers catering to both cargo and passenger segments.Recognizing the increasing demand for lithium-ion (Li-ion) cellsin the mobility sector, the absence of large-scale domesticmanufacturing and the need to support India’s transition toelectric vehicles, your Company further strengthened its positionby committing to invest in Li-ion cell production through a JointVenture with International Battery Company, Inc. A 1 GWh cellmanufacturing facility is planned to be established in Bengaluruin two phases. The plant will be technology-agnostic and willinitially produce prismatic NMC cells, primarily for the two¬wheeler market. In subsequent phases, the facility will scale upto 5 GWh capacity, incorporating LFP and other chemistries tomeet evolving market demands.
Your Company is also advancing in setting up Compressed Biogas(‘CBG’) plant and securing CBG sourcing from other producers,
aligning with the CBG blending mandate. This initiative willenhance domestic biofuel production, promote sustainability andreduce imports.
In line with its sustainability goals, your Company is activelyworking towards meeting its captive energy requirements throughrenewable sources. To this end, it is in the process of identifyinga suitable partner for the development of a solar power plant.Beyond fulfilling its internal energy needs, the Company isalso exploring broader business opportunities in the rapidlyevolving renewable energy sector. These initiatives are aimed atstrengthening its long-term competitiveness, particularly in theemerging green hydrogen space over the next 5 to 10 years. Aspart of this strategy, the Company plans to establish a pilot greenhydrogen project to build operational experience and developpractical use cases. This initiative will support future applicationssuch as hydrogen blending into the pipeline network and directdispensing into hydrogen-powered vehicles.
While actively expanding into new and emerging energy domains,MGL remains firmly committed to its core business of city gasdistribution. The Company is pursuing strategic acquisitions andpartnerships to broaden its geographical presence and leveragethe growing demand for CNG. Looking ahead, MGL’s focusedinvestments in LNG, green hydrogen, electric mobility andrenewable energy are set to enhance its role in driving India’senergy transition. These initiatives will not only support long¬term growth but also reinforce the Company’s commitment tosustainability and innovation.
Your Company takes pride in delivering consistent value to ourshareholders through regular dividend distributions. The Boardof Directors, at its meeting held on January 28, 2025, declaredan Interim Dividend of H 12/- per equity share of face value of H10/- each for the financial year 2024-25, which was paid to themembers whose names appeared in the Register of Members/ Listof Beneficial Owners as on the record date i.e. February 3, 2025.
Further, your Directors have recommended the Final Dividend of H18/- per share in its Board Meeting held on May 06, 2025, subjectto approval of shareholders at the 30th Annual General Meeting.
The Company’s Dividend Distribution Policy is available on itswebsite and can be accessed at https://www.mahanaqarqas.com:3000/_DividendDistributionPolicy_f4049de0be.pdf
During the year under review, no amount was transferred to anyof the reserves by the Company. The closing balance of theRetained Earnings of the Company after appropriation for thefinancial year 2024-25 was H 5,791 Crore.
The Board of Directors of your Company at its meeting heldon October 24, 2024, had approved the composite Scheme ofAmalgamation of Company’s wholly owned subsidiary i.e. UnisonEnviro Private Limited (‘Transferor Company’) with the Company(‘Transferee Company’) subject to various necessary approvals.The appointed date of the amalgamation as per scheme wasFebruary 1, 2024. The Company had filed Application/ FirstMotion Petition before The Hon’ble National Company LawTribunal, Mumbai Bench (‘NCLT’), during the year and the samewas admitted by NCLT on December 6, 2024. Subsequently, theCompany has filed the Second Motion Petition before the NCLTon March 27, 2025. Currently the Company is awaiting the finalhearing before the NCLT for approval of the proposed Merger.
The Transferor Company, being a wholly owned subsidiary,was acquired to expand geographic presence and strengthenthe business. The proposed merger will streamline operations,reduce costs and enhance capital utilization, improving marketreach and competitiveness, while maximizing shareholder valueand reducing regulatory burdens. Since the Transferor Companyis a wholly owned subsidiary, no new equity shares will beissued and the entire share capital of the Transferor Companyshall be cancelled and extinguished. The Scheme is availableon the website of the Company at https://www.mahanaqarqas.com:3000/Scheme%20of%20Merger_MGL%20and%20UEPL.PDF
As on March 31 2025, your Company had two subsidiaries i.e.Unison Enviro Private Limited and Mahanagar LNG PrivateLimited and two Associates i.e. International Battery CompanyIndia Private Limited and 3EV Industries Private Limited.
The Company has strengthened its strategic portfolio byinvesting in 3EV Industries Private Limited, thereby attainingits shareholding to 24.54% and resulting its classification asan Associate Company. Additionally, the Company acquired a44% equity stake in International Battery Company India PrivateLimited, which also become an Associate Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129 of the Companies Act,2013 (‘the Act’) read with rules framed thereunder, Regulation33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations 2015 (‘Listing Regulations’) and applicable IndianAccounting Standards, the Consolidated Audited FinancialStatements forms part of this Annual Report. A separate statementcontaining the salient features of the financial statements of
subsidiary and associate companies in Form AOC-1 has beenattached as Annexure 1 to this Report.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the financial statementsof the subsidiary and associate companies shall be kept availablefor inspection by any shareholder during working hours at theregistered office of the Company as well as at the respectiveregistered offices of the subsidiary and associate companies.Further, the Audited Standalone and Consolidated FinancialStatements of your Company alongwith other related informationand audited financial statements of each of its subsidiarycompanies are made available on website of the Company athttps://www.mahanaqarqas.com/MGL-corporate/investors
Your Company has formulated a policy for determining MaterialSubsidiaries. The policy is available on your Company’s website athttps://www.mahanaqarqas.com:3000/Policy%20on%20determininq%20Material%20Subsidiary_MGL_06.05.2025.pdf
Pursuant to Sections 134(3)(c) and 134(5) of the Act, your Directorshereby confirm that for the financial year ended March 31, 2025:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed and there are nomaterial departures;
b) They have selected such accounting policies and appliedthem consistently and made judgments and estimates thatare reasonable and prudent, so as to give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of your Company as at the endof the financial year and of the profits of your Companyfor that period;
c) They have taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets ofyour Company and for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
d) They have prepared the annual accounts on a ‘goingconcern’ basis;
e) They have laid down internal financial controls to befollowed by the Company which are adequate and areoperating effectively;
f) They have devised proper systems to ensure compliancewith the provisions of all applicable laws and such systemsare adequate and are operating effectively.
RISK MANAGEMENT
MGL acknowledges the critical importance of proactivelyidentifying and managing risks to ensure its long-termprofitability and sustainability. The Risk Management Committeeis entrusted with overseeing the effectiveness of the Company’srisk management framework, processes and systems.
Ethical leadership and robust human capital form the foundationof MGL’s Risk Management philosophy, fostering entrepreneurialagility, a strong corporate reputation and effective governance.
As part of Enterprise Risk Management policy, a comprehensiverisk assessment has been carried out to identify potentialrisks and evaluate their potential impact on our business. Theidentified risks span across various categories, including but notlimited to Strategic risks, Operational risks, Financial risks andCompliance risks.
The Board Committee has acknowledged the increasing risksassociated with data protection and the growing threat landscapein cyber security, which are among the foremost concerns fororganizations today. MGL has initiated several measures tostrengthen its data protection and cyber security frameworkin alignment with the provisions of the Digital Personal DataProtection Act, 2023.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND ITSADEQUACY
Your Company places a strong emphasis on maintainingeffective Internal Financial Controls over financial reporting toensure the accuracy and integrity of its financial statements.Your Company has designed and implemented a comprehensiveInternal Financial Controls system over financial reporting. Thissystem ensures that all transactions are authorized, recordedand reported accurately and in a timely manner. The InternalFinancial Controls system provides reasonable assurance overthe integrity and reliability of the Company's financial statements.This assurance is crucial for stakeholders in evaluating theCompany's financial performance and position.
A robust mechanism is in place for periodic review of RiskAssessment and Control Matrix and testing of controls for bothdesign and operating effectiveness. This testing is conductedtwice a year to ensure that controls are not only appropriatelydesigned but also functioning effectively in practice. Theresults of these tests are reported to the Audit Committee. Thisensures transparency and accountability in the evaluation ofthe Company's internal controls and provides oversight by a keygovernance body.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls andcompliance systems established and maintained by theCompany, the work performed by the internal, statutory, costand secretarial auditors and external consultants, including theaudit of internal financial controls over financial reporting by thestatutory auditors and the reviews performed by managementand the relevant Board Committees, including the AuditCommittee, the Board is of the opinion that the Company’sinternal financial controls were adequate and effective duringthe financial year 2024-25.
VIGIL MECHANISM AND WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Your Company prioritizes the establishment of a robust vigilmechanism to ensure adherence to the MGL's Code of Conductand related policies. Your Company has a Whistle Blower Policyfor directors, employees and other stakeholders. This Policyallows individuals to report unethical practices and irregularitieswithout fear of reprisal. The Whistle Blower Policy is periodicallyreviewed and revised, if necessary to align with regulatoryrequirements and changing workplace needs. This ensures thatthe Policy remains effective and relevant over time. No person isdenied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, ensuringthat individuals have a direct channel to report concernsor grievances.
The Vigil Mechanism fosters a culture of trust and transparencyamong all stakeholders, encouraging open communication andaccountability. The Whistle Blower Policy provides adequateprotection to those who report unethical practices andirregularities. This protection is crucial in encouraging individualsto come forward with concerns without fear of retaliation. Allreported incidents are investigated and suitable action is takenin line with the Whistle Blower Policy. This ensures that reportedconcerns are addressed effectively and responsibly. The WhistleBlower Policy has been appropriately communicated within theCompany and is available on the Company's website at https://www.mahanagargas.com:3000/_whistle-blower-and-vigil-mechanism_80f19ef31b.pdf. This ensures that all stakeholdersare aware of the Policy and know how to access it for referenceor reporting purposes.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company has constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility(‘CSR’) Committee in accordance with Section 135 of the Act readwith the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)Rules, 2014. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 of theAct, the Company has also formulated a CSR Policy which isalso available on the website of the Company at https://www.mahanaqarqas.com:3000/_MGL-CSR_Policy_952a5a4889.pdf
The Annual Report on CSR activities as required under Companies(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is enclosedherewith as Annexure 2 to this report.
DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO THE SEXUALHARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT THE WORKPLACE(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT,2013
In the commitment to fostering a workplace environment rootedin respect, inclusivity and safety, your Company places utmostpriority on eliminating all forms of harassment, including sexualharassment. Your Company is of the firm belief that everyemployee has the right to work in an environment free fromany form of intimidation, coercion, or discrimination. As such,your Company has in place a Policy on Prevention of SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace which is in line withrequirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (‘POSH Act’).Robust mechanisms have been implemented to prevent andaddress instances of sexual harassment. These Policies areregularly communicated to all employees and are rigorouslyenforced. Additionally, your Company conducts comprehensivetraining and awareness programs to ensure that all staffmembers are well-informed of their rights and responsibilitiesand the procedures for reporting any such incidents.
Your Company has duly constituted an Internal ComplaintsCommittee in accordance with the provisions of the POSH Act.Your Company is committed to maintaining strict confidentialityin handling complaints and provides multiple channels forreporting, thereby ensuring that every individual feels safe andempowered to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Byupholding these standards, your Company remains dedicated incultivating a workplace culture where every individual is valued,respected and supported.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
A. Appointment, Re-Appointment and Cessation of Directors:
The details of appointment, re-appointment and cessation of Directors of the Company, during the year under review, are givenin the table as hereunder:
Name of the Director
Date of Appointment / Re¬appointment / Cessation
Details of Appointment / Re-appointment / Cessation
Dr. P. Anbalagan(DIN: 05117747)
January 28, 2025
Appointed as Non-Executive, Non-Independent NomineeDirector of the Company
Dr. Harshadeep Kamble(DIN: 07183938)
January 06, 2025
Ceased to be Director of the Company due to change in hisassignment by the Government of Maharashtra
Mr. Syed S. Hussain(DIN: 00209117)
NA
Continuation as an Independent Director of the Companyupon attaining the age of seventy-five years, till September08, 2025
Mrs. Malvika Sinha(DIN: 08373142)
August 24, 2024
Re-appointed as an Independent Director of the Companyfor the second term of three consecutive years.
Mr. Harish Kumar Agarwal(DIN: 00074950)
Appointed as an Independent Director of the Company for aperiod of three consecutive years.
Mr. Mahesh Kumar Gupta(DIN: 08021365)
Mr. Venkatraman Srinivasan(DIN: 00246012)
August 23, 2024
Ceased to be Independent Director of the Company uponcompletion of the term.
Mr. Rajeev Bhaskar Sahi(DIN: 06662067)
The Board places on record its appreciation for thevaluable services rendered by Dr. Harshadeep Kamble,Mr. Venkatraman Srinivasan and Mr. Rajeev Bhaskar Sahiduring their tenure as Directors of the Company. TheCompany has immensely benefitted from their contribution,guidance and leadership.
The Company has received declarations from all itsIndependent Directors confirming that they meet the criteriaof independence as prescribed under provisions of Section149 of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of Listing Regulations.
The appointment / re-appointment of the Directorsmentioned above was recommended by the Nominationand Remuneration Committee of the Board and wasapproved by the shareholders through Postal Ballot.
B. Key Managerial Personnel other than Directors:
During the year under review, there was no change in theKey Managerial Personnel (‘KMP’) of the Company.
Pursuant to Section 203 of the Act, Mr. Ashu Shinghal,Managing Director, Mr. Sanjay Shende, Deputy ManagingDirector, Mr. Rajesh D. Patel, Chief Financial Officer and Mr.Atul Prabhu, Company Secretary and Compliance Officerare the KMP of the Company as on March 31, 2025.
COMMITTEES OF BOARD
The details of various committees constituted by the Board,including the committees mandated pursuant to the applicableprovisions of the Act and Listing Regulations, are given inthe Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of thisAnnual Report.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
During the year under review, the Board met eight times. Thedetails of board meetings and the attendance of the Directorsare provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which formspart of this Annual Report.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS’ MEETING
The Independent Directors of the Company met on March 13,2025, without the presence of Non-Independent Directors andmembers of the management. At this meeting, they reviewed theperformance of the Board as a whole, Chairman of the Board andthe Non-Independent Directors, taking into account the views ofthe all other Directors. The Independent Directors also assessedthe quality, quantity and timeliness of information flow between
the management and the Board, which is essential for the Boardto effectively discharge its duties and responsibilities.
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OFTHE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES, CHAIRMAN AND OFINDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
The Board has adopted a formal mechanism for evaluating itsown performance, as well as that of its Committees and IndividualDirectors, including the Chairman. The evaluation was conductedthrough a structured process, covering various aspects of theBoards’ functioning, such as composition of the Board and itsCommittees, diversity of experience and competencies andoverall effectiveness in discharging responsibilities.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
Pursuant to Section 178 of the Act and the Listing Regulations,the Company has formulated a Policy on Nomination andRemuneration of Directors, KMP, Senior Management andother employees of the Company. The Policy serves as aguiding framework for, inter-alia, determining qualifications,positive attributes and independence of a Directors, aswell as matters relating to their remuneration, appointment,re-appointment and removal and performance evaluation ofthe Directors, KMP, Senior Management and other employees.The Policy is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.mahanaqarqas.com:3000/_MGL-Nomination_and_Remuneration_Policy_329e2e5b7e.pdf
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants (FirmReg. No. 117366W/W-00018) was appointed as the StatutoryAuditors of the Company to hold office for a period of 5 yearsfrom the conclusion of the 27th Annual General Meeting held onAugust 24, 2022 till the conclusion of the 32nd Annual GeneralMeeting of the Company.
M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants (FirmReg. No. 117366W/W-00018) conducted the Statutory Audit of yourCompany for the financial year 2024-25. The Auditors’ Reportson the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for thesaid financial year contains an unmodified opinion and form partof the Financial Statements included in this Annual Report. TheStatutory Auditors have not made any qualification, reservation,adverse remark or disclaimer in their Report for the year underreview. The Notes to the financial statements, as referred to inthe Auditors’ Reports, are self-explanatory and do not call for anyfurther comments.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
Pursuant to provisions of Section 204 of the Act and theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Companyhad appointed M/s. Mayekar & Associates, Company Secretariesto conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financialyear 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial yearunder review, issued by M/s. Mayekar & Associates in Form MR-3is enclosed herewith as Annexure 3 to this report.
The Secretarial Audit Report is self-explanatory in natureand does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverseremark or disclaimer.
COST AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Act read with theCompanies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Companyis required to maintain cost records and conduct a Cost Audit.Accordingly, the Board of Directors, on the recommendationof the Audit Committee, had appointed M/s. ABK & Associates,Cost Accountants, as the Cost Auditors of the Company for thefinancial year 2024-25 to audit the cost records.
ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT
In accordance with Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, theCompany has undertaken an audit for the financial year 2024¬25 to verify compliance with all applicable SEBI Regulationsand Circulars / Guidelines issued thereunder. The AnnualSecretarial Compliance Report issued by M/s. Mayekar &Associates, Company Secretaries has been duly submitted tothe Stock Exchanges.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, ADVANCES, GUARANTEESAND INVESTMENTS
Loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186of the Act form part of the Notes to the financial statementsprovided in this Integrated Annual Report (Please refer Notes 5, 9and 31.3 to the Standalone Financial Statements).
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year under review, all Related Party Transactions wereentered at arm’s length and in the ordinary course of business ofthe Company. The Audit Committee accords prior approval for allthe Related Party Transactions and prior approval of shareholdersis obtained for all Material Related Party Transactions to beentered into by the Company, as required.
Details of Related Party Transactions entered into by theCompany during the year under review are disclosed in the Notes
to the Standalone Financial Statements. Further, all MaterialRelated Party Transactions as per Section 188(1) of the Act and asrequired under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act are provided in FormAOC-2 annexed to this report as Annexure 4. Your Companyhas adopted a Board approved Related Party TransactionsPolicy and is uploaded on the Company’s website at the weblink https://www.mahanaqarqas.com:3000/_MGL_Policy_on_Related_Party_Transactions_7e65246e63.pdf
DISCLOSURE REGARDING REMUNERATION TODIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
The statement of Disclosure of Remuneration under Section 197of the Act and Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (‘Rules’),is appended as Annexure 5 to the Report. The information asper Rule 5 of the Rules, forms part of this Report. A statementcontaining the names of top ten employees, in terms of theirremuneration, in terms of Rule 5(2) of said Rules forms an integralpart of this report. The said statement is not being sent along withthis annual report to the members of the Company.
In terms of Section 136 of the Act, members who are interested inobtaining these particulars may write to the Company Secretaryat the registered office of the Company and the same will befurnished on request.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS ANDOUTGO
The Company consistently undertakes conscious effortsto conserve energy across all its operations, reinforcing itscommitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.A report containing details with respect to conservation ofenergy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earningsand outgo, required to be disclosed in terms of Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, isenclosed as Annexure 6 to this Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of the ListingRegulations, the Management’s Discussion and Analysis Reportis set out in this Integrated Annual Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITYREPORT
In accordance with Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations,the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (‘BRSR’)describes the performance of the Company on environmental,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We take this opportunity to place on record our appreciation tothe Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India,Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board, Government ofMaharashtra, Maharashtra State Road Development CorporationLimited, Municipal Corporations of Greater Mumbai, Navi Mumbai,Thane, Mira-Bhayander, Kalyan-Dombivali, Raigad, Panvel, otherState and Central Government Authorities, Mumbai MetropolitanRegional Development Authority, Maharashtra IndustrialDevelopment Corporation, Police and Fire Brigade authorities, allour customers, members, investors, vendors, suppliers, business
social and governance aspects. BRSR for the financial year2024-25 is annexed to this Annual Report.
The Company’s Corporate Governance practices are a truereflection of its core values, encompassing its culture, policiesand stakeholder relationships. Integrity and transparencyform the cornerstone of our governance framework, fosteringcontinued trust and confidence among stakeholders. TheCompany remains committed to maximizing shareholder valuein a legal, ethical and sustainable manner. Our disclosuresadhere to the highest standards of corporate governance, with asteadfast focus on enhancing long-term shareholder value whilesafeguarding the interests and rights of minority shareholders inall business decisions.
The Corporate Governance Report for the financial year 2024¬25 forms an integral part of this Integrated Annual Report.
M/s. Akansha Rathi & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries,have issued a certificate dated June 3, 2025 confirming thatthe Company is compliant with the conditions stipulated in theChapter IV of the Listing Regulations.
The Board confirms that Independent Directors appointed duringthe year possess integrity, expertise and experience.
The Company has adopted a compliance management tool viz.Compliance Insights, which provides system-driven alerts to therespective owners for complying with the applicable laws andregulations. Certificates capturing the compliance status of alllaws and regulations applicable to the Company are generatedat the end of each quarter and submitted to the Board of Directors.
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 92(3) and 134(3) of the Actread with rules framed thereunder, the copy of annual returnis available on the website of the Company i.e. https://www.mahanaqargas.com
The Company has followed the applicable Secretarial Standards,with respect to Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and
General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India.
Pursuant to the requirements of Listing Regulations, the Companyhas laid down a Code of Conduct for all Board Members,Senior Management Personnel and its employees to ensurethe avoidance of conflicts of interest. The Board Members andSenior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance withthe Code of Conduct applicable to them during the year endedMarch 31, 2025.
The Codes are available on the website of the Company.The Codes have been circulated to the Directors and SeniorManagement Personnel and annual compliance with the sameis affirmed by them.
During the year under review:
• Your Company did not accept deposits as covered underChapter V of the Act.
• There was no issuance of any shares with differentialrights as to dividend, voting or otherwise or issuance ofSweat Equity Shares to employees of your Companyunder any scheme;
• No fraud has been reported by the Auditors to the AuditCommittee or the Board under Section 143(12) of the Act.
• As per records, no order or direction was passed by anycourt or tribunal or regulatory authority either affectingCompany’s status as a going concern or which significantlyaffected Company’s business operations.
• There were no material changes and commitments affectingthe financial position of the Company between the end ofthe financial year and date of this report.
• There has been no change in the share capital structureof the Company.
• There has been no change in the nature of the businessof the Company.
• No proceedings are pending against the Company underthe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
• There was no instance of one time settlement with anyBank or Financial Institution.
• Your Company does not engage in commodityhedging activities.
associates, bankers and financial institutions, media and stockexchanges for their continuous co-operation and support.
We are grateful for guidance and support received from StatutoryAuditors, Internal Auditors, Cost Auditors and Secretarial Auditorsof the Company.
We acknowledge the patronage of the GAIL (India) Limited andthe Government of Maharashtra for their support and above all,we place on record our sincere appreciation for the hard-work,solidarity and contribution of each and every employee of theCompany in driving the growth of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsMahanagar Gas Limited
Ashu Shinghal Sanjay Shende
Place : Mumbai Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
Date : June 03, 2025 (DIN: 08268176) (DIN: 09172642)