The Board of Directors present the 6th Annual Report togetherwith the audited financial statements of the Company for thefinancial year (“FY”) ended March 31, 2025.
Your Company, GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited (“TheCompany” or “GPUIL”), is a leading global infrastructureconglomerate with interest in, Energy, Road, Smart MeterInfrastructure and Urban Infrastructure business sectors in India.
Over the past decade, India's Energy Sector has undergone aparadigm shift, with increasing focus on transition to non-fossilsources of energy. As of March 31, 2025, India's total installedpower generation capacity stood at approximately 467 GW,reflecting a continued expansion to meet the nation's growingenergy needs. Conventional sources, primarily coal-based thermalpower, accounted for around 250 GW (54% of total capacity),while non-fossil energy sources reached a cumulative capacityof approximately 217 GW (46%). The sector is also benefitingfrom policy focus on grid modernisation, and energy security,while balancing the imperative of reliable and affordableelectricity to power India's economic ambitions.
GPUIL's energy business has commissioned capacity of around2,840 MWs of Coal, Gas and renewable power plants in Indiaand around 1,775 MWs of power projects under development.The energy portfolio has a healthy and diversified sale strategywith a mix of merchant and long-term Power PurchaseAgreements (“PPAs”).
Under the company's Energy 2.0 strategy, last year the Companyentered the smart meter sector after winning the project to install75.69 lakh smart meters in various districts of Uttar Pradesh. Theproject is progressing well.
GPUIL's EPC business has finished construction of all sectionsunder the prestigious Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor projectawarded by Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India(“DFCCI”). The sections are fully operational and have moved over200 GMT of goods.
After amicable settlement of Hyderabad-Vijayawada highwayproject and subsequent handover to NHAI, the transportationdivision of the Group now has three operating highway assetsspanning around 888 lane kilometers.
GPUIL also continued its land monetisation initiatives at the GMRKrishnagiri Special Investment Region (GKSIR), monetising ~407acres of land during the year. Going forward, the Company plansto develop select land at GKSIR by creating infrastructure facilitiessuitable for prospective clients for setting up their industrial units.
The Group continues to actively take up various initiatives onESG front as well.
Performance Highlights of your Company on consolidated basisfor the FY 2024-25:
• The USD 275 Mn 7.5% Subordinated Foreign CurrencyConvertible Bonds (FCCBs) due 2075, issued by GPUIL toKuwait Investment Authority (KIA) have been transferred by
KIA to two eligible lenders i.e., Synergy Industrials, Metalsand Power Holdings Limited (“Synergy”) (USD 154 Mn) andto GRAM Limited (“GRAM”) (USD 121 Mn). Thereafter, onJuly 10, 2024, the 7.5% USD 275 Mn FCCBs due in 2075have been converted into 11,12,41,666 number of equityshares of ' 5/- each, proportionately to the above mentionedtwo FCCB holders, as per the agreed terms and basis receiptof a conversion notice from the said FCCB holders. As theFCCB Holders are equity investors, and as part of the overallcommercial discussions and agreement between the parties,the outstanding interest on the FCCBs was waived off.
Post the above conversion on July 10, 2024, Synergy held8.71% of the equity share capital of the Company and GRAMheld 6.85% of the equity share capital of the Company.
GMR Hyderabad Vijayawada Expressways Private Limited(“GHVEPL”) had executed a Concession Agreement(“Agreement”) in October 2009 with National HighwayAuthority of India (“NHAI”), to construct, operate andmaintain a two-lane 181.50 km national highway stretchbetween Hyderabad and Vijayawada on the NH-65. In viewof significant loss of revenue on account of bifurcation ofthe stretch between two states i.e. Telangana and AndhraPradesh, post the date of commissioning of the project,GHVEPL had raised certain claims in terms of the Agreement,against NHAI, seeking compensation against such losses,arising due to change in law.
While the matter was sub-judice, both the parties havedecided to amicably settle all the disputes without furtherintervention of court / tribunal. In this regard, a settlementwas agreed between both the parties as per which NHAIpaid an amount of ' 1,387.21 crore to GHVEPL as claim intwo tranches and project was handed back to NHAI on July01, 2024 (Handover Date).
The entire settlement claim has been received by GHVEPLwhich has been utilized towards total closure of loans withits consortium of lenders and for further reduction of GPUILcorporate debts and investments in growth of otherbusinesses of GPUIL.
On March 28, 2025, the consortium of lenders of GMRRajahmundry Energy Limited (“GREL”), an associate of theCompany, unanimously approved to accept the One-timeSettlement (“OTS”) amount of ' 657.00 crore towards thefull and final settlement of all exposures, including TermLoan, Non-Convertible Debentures (“NCDs”), CompulsorilyRedeemable Preference Shares (“CRPS”), Interest Payableand for release of the Corporate Guarantees issued by theGroup and transfer of CRPS and Equity Shares of GREL heldby consortium of lenders. GREL has accepted the proposaland paid the first instalment of ' 165.70 crore towards theOTS on March 29, 2025. Subsequent to the year end, GRELhas paid the entire balance OTS amount of ' 491.30 croreand successfully concluded the OTS including transfer ofshares, satisfaction of charges, release of all securities/Corporate Guarantees issued to the lenders.
• On April 13, 2025, the Company, GMR Energy Limited (“GEL”),GMR Rajam Solar Power Private Limited (“GRSPPL”), GMRCorporate Services Limited (“GASL”) and GMR GenerationAssets Limited (“GGAL”), ('subsidiaries of the Company') hadsigned a framework agreement with Synergy InvestmentsHolding Limited (“Synergy”) for the divestment of theirrespective stakes in:
(a) GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Limited(“GBHHPL”), engaged in operation of 180 MW hydro¬electric power project,
(b) GMR Vemagiri Power Generation Limited (“GVPGL”),engaged in operation of 388 MW natural gas-basedcombined cycle power plant, and
(c) GMR Rajahmundry Energy Limited (“GREL”), engagedin operation of 768 MW natural gasbased combinedcycle power plant.
Pursuant to the Framework Agreement;
(i) GEL was to transfer:
(a) 79.86% of equity stake in GBHHPL in two stagesalong with 100% convertible debentures (“CCD”)of GBHHPL held by the Group Companies ;
(b) 51% of equity stake in GVPGL to Synergy
(ii) GGAL was to transfer 51% of GREL's equity stake toSynergy following the release of shares pledge andcorporate guarantee from the lenders.
The combined value for the transfer of securities for allthree entities under the Framework Agreement was' 653.00 crore, subject to adjustments based on networking capital and other factors at closing.
The transaction, for all three entities upon meetingnecessary conditions and receiving requisite approvals,is anticipated to be completed by September 30, 2025,or a later date mutually agreed upon by the partiesinvolved.
In accordance with the aforesaid agreement, transferof 70% of equity stake and 100% of CCDs of GBHHPL,51% of equity stake in Vemagiri and 51% of equity stakein GREL were concluded. GPUIL and its relevantsubsidiaries have thus far received a total considerationof ' 664 crore. towards the said transfers.
• The Company along with Shree Naman DevelopersPrivate Limited have incorporated a new Company inthe name of Portus Ventures Private Limited with themain objective of carrying out the design, operationand maintenance of the superstructures on the landparcels at the airport site of Mumbai InternationalAirport with an authorised capital of ' 1,00,000/- dividedinto 10,000 equity shares of ' 10/- each.
The Company has subscribed for 2600 equity shares atface value of ' 10/- each constituting 26% of the totalpaid up capital of the JV Company for an aggregatecash consideration of ' 26,000/-.
• GMR Smart Electricity Distribution Private Limited(Formerly GMR Mining & Energy Private Limited(“GSEDPL”)), a subsidiary of the Company had receivedLetter of Intent ('LOI') from Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran
Nigam Limited and Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran NigamLimited, to implement smart metering project in thePurvanchal (Varanasi, Azamgarh zone and Prayagraj,Mirzapur zone) and Dakshinanchal (Agra and Aligarhzone) area of Uttar Pradesh. GSEDPL will install,integrate and maintain 75.69 lakh smart meters in thegiven area. GSEDPL had formed three separate SPVs(“Project SPVs”) for implementation and operations ofthe project, which is expected to span over a period of10 years. This Advanced Metering Infrastructure (“AMI”)Project shall include Supply, Installation, Integration,Commissioning and Operation & Maintenance of smartmeters on DBFOOT basis backed by state-of-the-arttechnology and software solutions for end-to-endautomated system management. The project is beingexecuted under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme(RDSS). The focus is on creating value in the AdjacentBusiness areas, working on implementation of AMIProject. The Company has started the installation ofSmart meters as per the scheduled plan. The Companyhas installed smart meters at consumer premises,meeting all performance obligations outlined in thecontract. Since the meters are operational and allperformance obligations are met, the Project SPVs haverecorded the revenue in accordance with Ind AS 115.
• In the Krishnagiri Special Investment Region, 30 acresof land is under discussion for sale to an agency ofTamil Nadu Government and 100 acres to Tata groupcompany. Next phase of development is being plannedfor 55 acres. Further, discussion with various otherparties for the sale of lands is underway.
• Power demand and improved coal supply have resultedin mixed operating performance in the Energy business.Warora Power Project achieved PLF of 85% in FY 2024¬25 as against 83% in FY 2023-24 and Kamalanga PowerProject achieved PLF of 86% in FY 2024-25 as against82% in FY 2023-24.
• The Group has received certain favourable orders onvarious ongoing matters in energy, highway and DFCCfor compensation for change in Law and late paymentwhich involve significant value of claims.
Strategy and way forward - Maximising value of existing
assets and building a top tier tech enabled Clean Energy
business. Below are 3 Pillars of Company's strategy going
forward:
• Enhance Value of existing businesses - aim for higherutilization of existing assets and efficiency improvementmeasures, tie-up open capacities through innovativePPA models including RTC., operationalize gas assets.
• Create Value in Adjacent Areas- Technology orientedAsset Light opportunities, scale power trading business,differentiated service offerings using new-agetechnology solutions.
• Nurture and develop opportunities in green ecosystem- Continued focus on hydro, clean energy solution forcommercial and industrial segment, opportunities indistributed segments like electric mobility & storagesolutions, forge technology & strategic partnershipsand access green financing.
The following table sets forth information with respect to the consolidated statement of profit and loss of the Company for FY2024-25:
Particulars
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2024
Continuing operations
Income
Revenue from operations (including other operating revenue)
6,343.97
4,488.57
Other income
513.85
344.63
Total Income
6,857.82
4,833.20
Expenses
Revenue share paid / payable to concessionaire grantors
56.57
211.99
Operating and other administrative expenditure
4,620.30
3,208.10
Total expenses
4,676.87
3,420.09
Earnings before finance cost, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)and exceptional items
2,180.95
1,413.11
Depreciation and amortization expenses
599.85
286.27
Finance costs
1,571.01
1,476.54
Profit/(Loss) before share of loss of investments accounted for using equitymethod, exceptional items and tax from continuing operations
10.09
(349.70)
Share of loss of investments accounted for using equity method
(133.53)
(154.85)
Loss before exceptional items and tax from continuing operations
(123.44)
(504.55)
Exceptional items
1,899.72
456.00
Profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations
1,776.28
(48.55)
Tax expense
38.38
33.63
Profit/(loss) after tax from continuing operations (i)
1,737.90
(82.18)
Discontinued operations
Loss from discontinued operations before tax expenses
(185.65)
(45.29)
-
Loss after tax from discontinued operations (ii)
Profit/(Loss) after tax for the year (A) (i ii)
1,552.25
(127.47)
Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss insubsequent periods:
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
(7.79)
14.88
Other comprehensive income not to be reclassified to profit or loss insubsequent periods:
Re-measurement losses on defined benefit plans (Net of taxes)
(0.34)
(0.17)
Net loss on fair valuation through other comprehensive income ('FVTOCI')
(65.55)
(24.72)
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax (B)
(73.68)
(10.01)
Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax (A B)
1,478.57
(137.48)
Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to
a) Equity holders of the parent
1,417.53
(103.03)
b) Non-controlling interests
134.72
(24.44)
Total comprehensive income attributable to
1,343.89
(112.47)
134.68
(25.01)
Earnings per equity share (?) from continuing operations
23.43
(0.96)
Earnings per equity share (?) from discontinued operations
(2.71)
(0.75)
Earnings per equity share (?) from continuing and discontinued operations
20.72
(171)
The total income for FY 2024-25 is ' 6,857.82 crore as against ' 4,833.20 crore for the FY 2023-24, registering an increase of41.89%, primarily due to increase in revenue from electrical energy in energy sector, recognizing smart meter revenue for thefirst time in current financial year, higher annuity income, increase in management and consultancy income offset by decreasein revenue from coal trading, toll income in road sector mainly on account of amicable settlement between GHVEPL and NHAIand EPC construction revenue.
The revenue from the power sector has increased by 67.85%from ' 3,176.05 crore in FY 2023-24 to ' 5,330.85 crore inFY 2024-25 primarily due to consolidation of revenue forfull year for major operating energy entities like GWEL, GKELand GMR Gujarat Solar Power Private Limited ("GGSPPL”) inFY 2024-25. However, revenue of these entities wasconsolidated only for four months approximately in FY 2023¬24 as these were assessed as subsidiaries of the group onacquisition of additional stake in GEL with effect fromNovember 22, 2023. The increased revenue has been set offby decrease in coal trading revenue during the current year.
The revenue from smart meter infrastructure has beenaccounted for the first time in current FY amounting to' 320.54 crore as Smart meter SPVs have started installingthe meters at consumer premises meeting all performanceobligations outlined in the contract. Accordingly, revenue isrecorded in accordance with Ind AS 115 since smart metersare operational and all performance obligations are met.
The revenue from road segment has decreased by 44.69 %from ' 717.26 crore in FY 2023-24 to ' 396.69 crore in FY2024-25 mainly on account of handover of project pursuantto amicable settlement between GHVEPL and NHAI.
EPC revenue decreased by 44.04% from ' 340.88 crore in FY2023-24 to ' 190.75 crore in FY 2024-25 as DFCC project iscompleted and track is handed over to DFCCIL for
operations. However, certain ancilliary works are pendingcompletion, which company is in process of completion.
Income from other sectors include management servicesincome, investment income and operating income ofaviation business. During FY 2024-25 Income from othersectors decreased from ' 586.26 crore in FY 2023-24 to' 315.23 crore in FY 2024-25.
Decrease in purchase of traded goods in the FY 2024-25 iscorresponding to decrease in revenue in coal trading.
Increase in cost of materials consumed in the FY 2024-25 iscorresponding to recognizing smart meter revenue for thefirst time in current financial year.
The increase in other operating and administrative expensesis mainly due to consumption of fuel, rates and taxes, legaland professional fees, rent expense, travelling andconveyance expenses and other miscellaneous expenses onaccount of consolidation of GEL and its subsidiaries for fullyear in the FY 2024-25, whereas these were consolidatedonly for four months approximately in FY 2023-24.
There is an increase in finance cost and depreciation andamortization expenses on account of consolidation of GELand its subsidiaries for full year in the FY 2024-25, whereasthese were consolidated only for four months approximatelyin FY 2023-24.
The following table sets forth information with respect to the standalone statement of profit and loss of the Company for FY2024-25:
Revenue from operations
480.89
778.96
Other Income
27.70
23.47
508.59
802.43
Operating and administrative expenditure
202.00
378.16
Earnings before finance cost, tax, depreciation and amortisation expenses(EBITDA) and exceptional items
306.59
424.27
292.86
446.63
Depreciation and amortisation expenses
4.08
14.67
Profit/(loss) before exceptional items and tax
9.65
(37.03)
Exceptional Items
736.95
682.04
Profit before tax
746.60
645.01
Profit for the year
Net surplus in the statement of profit and loss - Balance as per last financialstatements
461.27
943.76
Transfer from fair valuation through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)reserve
(1,127.47)
Transfer on account of extinguishment of CCDs/OCDs
30.32
Re-measurement gain/(loss) on defined benefit plans (net of taxes)
0.08
(0.03)
Surplus available for appropriation
1,238.27
Appropriations
Net Surplus in the statement of profit or loss
Earnings per equity share (?) - Basic and diluted (per equity share of ' 5 each)
10.91
10.69
During the year ended March 31, 2025, the revenue fromEPC segment has decreased by 42.62% from ' 329.71 crorein FY 2023-24 to ' 189.18 crore in FY 2024-25, which wasmainly due to the ongoing DFCC (Railways) project as DFCCproject is completed and track is handed over to DFCCIL foroperations. However, certain ancillary works are pendingcompletion, which company is in process of completion.Other operating income mainly includes interest income oninter-corporate loans given to group companies and incomefrom management and other services.
There is a decrease in operating and administrative cost inline with decrease in EPC revenue mainly due to ongoingDFCC (Railways) project as DFCC project is completed andtrack is handed over to DFCCIL for operations. However,certain ancilliary works are pending completion, whichcompany is in process of completion.
Exceptional items comprise of the reversal/ (creation) ofprovision for impairment in carrying value of investments,assets classified as held for sale and loans/ advances/ otherreceivables carried at amortised cost and write back/ waiver/creation of liability.
There are no material changes or commitments, except thosealready disclosed in this report affecting the financial positionof the Company which have occurred between the end ofthe financial year 2024-25 and the date of this report.
Your directors after considering relevant circumstances andkeeping in view your Company's Dividend Distribution Policyhave decided not to recommend any dividend on equityshares for the FY 2024-25.
The net movement in the major reserves of the Company on standalone basis for FY 2024-25 and FY 2023-24 is as follows:
Equity component of related party loan
14.73
Securities Premium Account
11,790.84
10,010.98
Surplus in Statement of Profit and Loss
Capital Reserve
(301.80)
Foreign currency monetary translation reserve
(393.98)
Fair valuation through other comprehensive income ('FVTOCI') reserve
(11.445.44)
(9,573.89)
Total
1,296.60
217.31
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015("SEBI LODR”), the Management Discussion and Analysis Reportis set out in this Annual Report.
A brief overview of the developments of each of the majorsubsidiaries' business is presented below. Further, MDA, formingpart of this Report, also brings out a review of the businessoperations of major Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures, Associates andjointly controlled entities.
Energy Sector
As of March 31, 2025, India's total installed power generationcapacity stood at approximately 467 GW, reflecting a continuedexpansion to meet the nation's growing energy needs.Conventional sources, primarily coal-based thermal power,accounted for around 250 GW (54% of total capacity), whilerenewable energy sources reached a cumulative capacity ofapproximately 170 GW (36%). The remaining ~47 GW wascontributed by nuclear and large hydro installations. Despite thegrowing share of renewable energy in installed capacity,conventional sources continued to dominate electricitygeneration, contributing nearly 74% of the total electricitygenerated during FY 2024-25.
Key developments and metrics for the Indian power sector in FY2024-25 include the following:
Electricity generation increased to an estimated 1,810 BillionUnits (BU), marking a 4% growth over 1,738 BU in FY 2023¬24, driven primarily by rising industrial and residentialdemand.
Peak power demand reached an all-time high of 250 GW inMay 2024, up from 243 GW in FY 2023-24, reflectingsustained economic growth and urbanisation.
Thermal generation rose marginally to 1,345 BU, up 1.4%YoY, supported by stable coal supply and higher Plant LoadFactors ("PLFs”) across key power plants.
Renewable energy generation increased by approximately12% YoY, reaching 253 BU, supported by strong solar andwind additions and favourable policy support.
Renewable capacity additions saw a robust increase, withan estimated 26 GW addition during the year, the highestever annual RE capacity addition, taking cumulative REcapacity to 170 GW by March 2025.
Coal production by Coal India Limited ("CIL”) reached arecord high of over 1,050 million tonnes, marking a 5%growth YoY, enabling improved fuel availability for thermalgenerators.
The sector continues to evolve rapidly with policy focus onenergy transition, grid modernisation, and energy security,while balancing the imperative of reliable and affordableelectricity to power India's economic ambitions.
GMR Energy Sector companies had an operating capacity ofaround 2,840 MWs of Coal, and Renewable power plants in Indiaand around 1,775 MWs of power projects under various stagesof development, besides a pipeline of other projects in FY 2024¬25. The Energy Sector has a diversified portfolio of thermal andrenewable projects with a mix of merchant and long-term PowerPurchase Agreements ("PPAs'').
The focus over the last year has been on improving profitability,achieving operational excellence, and monetisation of idlingassets.
On the regulatory front, we were able to continue to get positiveresults for our efforts on regulatory orders in the AppellateTribunal for Electricity ("APTEL”) and Central Electricity RegulatoryCommission ("CERC”). Our focus continued to be on the recoveryof regulatory receivables during FY 2024-25, and we havesucceeded in adding significant cash flow from regulatoryreceivables.
Given the above background, the energy assets have alsoperformed well. Following are the major highlights of the EnergySector assets:
• GWEL, a subsidiary of GMR Energy Limited ("GEL”),operates a 600 MW (2x300) coal-fired power plant atWarora, Maharashtra.
• Currently, 83% of power off-take capacity is tied upunder long/medium term PPA with Maharashtrathrough Maharashtra State Electricity DistributionCompany Limited ("MSEDCL”), Tamil Nadu throughTamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation("TANGEDCO”) and Haryana Power Purchase Centre("HPPC”).
• GWEL met with 91% compliance for MSEDCL PPA, 91%for TANGEDCO PPA and 91% for HPPC PPA.
• Balance ~50 MW untied capacity is sold in the openmarket through power exchanges.
• During the year, the Plant has achieved availability of93% and Plant Load Factor ("PLF”) of 84.7% (DeemedPLF - 88.7%), the highest ever since the commissioningof the plant.
• Ash utilisation of 103% was achieved by tying withnearby Cement Factories and NHAI for Fly Ash andvarious Brick Manufacturers for Bottom Ash.
• Plant achieved zero Loss Time Injury ("LTI”) and fatalityincidents.
• Plant was awarded many prestigious awards during theyear, some of which are as below:
o National Award for excellence in Energymanagement from Confederation of IndianIndustry (CII) for the seventh consecutive year,emerged as National Energy Leader. GWEL is oneof only 3 National Energy Leaders.
o National Award for excellence in watermanagement in the: beyond the fence category,organised by CII for its integrated approach inmanaging the Water Shed at Majra Kurd village.
• During the Year, the plant has received the followingCertifications:
o "Utkristh” rating (99.1% score) in 5S assessmentcarried by the National Productivity Council.
o 1st IPP to receive Gold Rating in CII Blue ratingsystem for Water Management.
o Certification under SA 8000 which reflectscommitment to labour rights, while targetedinvestments in occupational health, inclusion, andmental well-being reinforce our employee-firstculture.
o Business Excellence Internal Assessment: EmergingIndustry Leader (582). First GMR Group companyto secure this band on the very first attempt.
• During the year, the plant has carried out the followingactivities in ESG:
o Installed Biomass Pellet Machine, with a capacityof 100 Kg/hr for converting horticulture waste intobiomass pellets.
o Education and Skilling: Smart classes and roboticssessions benefited 1,100 students; PratibhaLibrary helped 20 youth secure government jobs;163 youth trained in vocational courses.
o Health and Sanitation: Health Clinic/MMU treated43,000 people; 17 RO plants serve potable waterto 3,200 households; 1,024 toilets constructed,making 8 villages ODF.
o Livelihoods and Community Development: 1,140individuals who are supported in farm and non¬farm income-generating activities; repair of checkdams and ponds created 15,000 m1 water storage,irrigating 65 acres.
o Agri-Tech and Employee Engagement: Drone-based precision farming benefited 3,000 farmers;894 employees clocked 1,984 volunteer hours anddonated 162 blood units.
o Recognition and Awards: GWEL CSR earned ISO26000:2010 and 3 Anganwadi's received ISO9001:2015 certifications.
• GKEL, a subsidiary of GEL, operates a 1,050 MW (3x350)coal-fired power plant at Kamalanga village in Odisha.
• 90% of the capacity is tied up under long/medium-termPPAs with Haryana through PTC India Limited, Odishathrough GRIDCO Limited, Bihar through Bihar StatePower Holding Company Limited and Tamil Naduthrough TANGEDCO.
• GKEL met 89.8% compliance for Haryana, 88.87% forGRIDCO PPAs, 89.79% for Bihar PPA and 89.7% forTANGEDCO PPA.
• During the year, the Plant has achieved availability of90% and a PLF of 86.4%, the highest ever since thecommissioning of the plant.
• 100% Ash Utilisation was achieved by tying up withNHAI, Cement Manufacturers and various brickmanufacturers for Fly Ash.
• Plant achieved zero LTI and fatality incidents.
• Plant was awarded many prestigious awards andcertifications during the year, some of them are asbelow:
o British Safety Council (“BSC”) assessment score93.27%. Five-Star rating for second consecutivetime. Sword of Honour was awarded.
o Pradarshak rating (99.08%) in 5S assessment byNational Productivity Council.
o Energy Efficiency Unit at CII National EnergyEfficiency Conference.
o CII National Award for Excellence in WaterManagement at 10th Water Innovation Summit
2024.
o Secured 4.5/5 Star rating in Energy ConservationAward (ENCON) 2024.
o ISO 46001:2019 for sustainable watermanagement.
o External assurance completed for GHG emissionsand Zero Waste to Landfill (FY 2023-24).
o Education and Youth Development: Set up a MiniScience Centre with 80 scientific models. Providedscholarships to 17 girls and study materials, tablets,and ran computer/tailoring training programs forstudents and women.
o Healthcare and Nutrition: Supported 55 familieswith medical reimbursements; operated 4 nutritioncentres benefitting 45 pregnant women,telemedicine services (584 beneficiaries), and aMobile Medical Unit (MMUs) (9,826 treatments).
o Livelihood and Agriculture: Assisted over 200beneficiaries through paddy, groundnut, potatocultivation, fish farming, mushroom farming,poultry, beekeeping, farming equipment, andregistered a Farmers Producer Company.
o Employee Engagement and Social Impact:Executed 4 volunteering projects with staffparticipation and raised, ' 24.4 lakhs through DaanUtsav, benefiting 2,600 people. 1
• GBHHPL has a tie-up with DIAL and UPPCL for supplyof its power. Any surplus power generation is availablefor sale on the merchant that is being availed based onmarket opportunity.
• During the year, the Plant achieved availability of 99.4%and PLF of 47%. There was no unplanned/forcedshutdown.
• In a subsequent development, 79.86% equity stake inGBHHPL was agreed to be sold to Synergy InvestmentsHolding Limited as per the framework agreemententered in April 2025 of which, 70% equity stake hasbeen divested.
GVPGL, a wholly owned subsidiary of GEL (since divested asdetailed above), operates a 388 MW natural gas-firedcombined cycle power plant at Rajahmundry, AndhraPradesh.
• GVPGL did not operate in the last financial year due toscarcity of gas.
• Efforts and discussions with the government and otherstakeholders were on-going to arrive at possible optionsto operate the plant or monetise.
• In addition, a legal case is being pursued for allowingDeep Water Gas under the existing PPA.
• In subsequent development, the Company has enteredinto a framework agreement with Synergy InvestmentsHolding Limited and accordingly transfer 51% stake inGVPGL has been concluded.
GREL is a 768 MW (2 x 384 MW) combined cycle gas-basedpower project at Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.
• In subsequent development, the Company has enteredinto a framework agreement with Synergy InvestmentsHolding Limited and accordingly transfer 51% stake inGREL has been concluded.
• Further, the Company has completed a one-timesettlement for entire outstanding debt as per theproposal agreed with GREL's lenders.
• GGSPL, a wholly owned subsidiary of GEL, operates a25 MW Solar power plant at Charanka village, Patandistrict, Gujarat.
• GGSPL had entered into a 25-year PPA with GujaratUrja Vikas Nigam Limited for the supply of entire powergeneration.
• GGSPL attained commercial operation on March 4,2012.
• Plant achieved a gross PLF of 13.53 % for FY 2024-25.
Rajam:
• GRSPPL, a wholly owned subsidiary of GEL, has beenoperating a 1 MW Solar power plant in Rajam, AndhraPradesh, since January 2016.
• The Company had signed a 25-year PPA with both GMRInstitute of Technology (700KW) and GMR VaralakshmiCare Hospital (300KW) for the sale of power generated.
• For 2024-25, the Plant achieved a gross PLF of 13.32%.
• GPUIL through its subsidiary GMR Smart ElectricityDistribution Private Limited ("GSEDPL”) has securedorders for Smart Meter projects development fromUP DISCOMs.
• GSEDPL has to install, integrate and maintain 75.69lakh smart meters in Purvanchal (Varanasi,Azamgarh zone and Prayagraj, Mirzapur zone) andDakshinanchal (Agra and Aligarh zone) area of UP.
• The number of smart meters is likely to increaseduring execution, which will result in increasedrevenue and returns.
• Post receiving the order, GSEDPL has madesubstantial progress on ground and started smartmeter installation backed up with technologyinfrastructure. More than 7 Lakhs smart metershave been installed during FY 2024-25.
• On the CSR front, launched three Mobile MedicalUnits at GMR's Smart Meter Projects in Varanasi,Agra, and Prayagraj; two were deployed at MahaKumbh, providing free treatment and medicinesto ~10,000 people.
• GKEL, at Kamalanga Village, Odisha, is planning toadd one more unit of a coal-fired power plant of350 MW capacity.
• For this additional unit, the foundations of mostof the equipment/packages, including Boiler,turbine and generator, were constructed duringphase 1.
• Also, majority of the common facilities like the coalhandling system etc. were already installed duringPhase 1.
• Efforts are focused on securing PPA for the 4th unitand finalising orders for BTG and BoP packages.
• GUKHPL, a subsidiary of GEL through its subsidiaryGMR Lion Energy Limited ("GLEL”), is developing
900 MW Upper Karnali Hydroelectric Projectlocated on river Karnali in Nepal.
• Post execution of Project Development Agreement("PDA”), several key activities have been completed.Technical design of the project has been finalisedpost due diligence by Independent IFC/ WorldBank empaneled and member Panel of Experts.
• Detailed Project Report is also being vetted byCentral Electricity Authority of India ("CEA”) andTechno-Economic Clearance ("TEC”) is expected inthe second quarter of FY 2026.
• Subsequent to the date of financial statements,the Company/GEL as per the approval granted byapplicable authorities/Ministry of Govt. of India,entered a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) withSatluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited ("SJVNL”) andIndian Renewable Energy Development AgencyLimited ("IREDA”) for the implementation of UpperKarnali Hydroelectric Project and its associatedTransmission Line Project in Nepal.
• The aforesaid partnership between SJVNL, GMRGroup and IREDA shall have a shareholding ratioof 34:34:5 (SJVNL: GMR: IREDA) while NepalElectricity Authority ("NEA”) will retain 27% stakein this Special Purpose Vehicle in Nepal.
• Company is actively following up with States likeHaryana, Odissa, Chhattishgarh, Himachal Pradeshand Uttar Pradesh for long term power supplyarrangement.
Limited (GBHPL) - Badrinath - 300 MW:
• Alaknanda Power Project is a 300 MW run-of-the-river power facility to be constructed on theAlaknanda River in the Chamoli district of the Stateof Uttarakhand.
• The Project has also achieved registration withUNFCCC as a Clean Development Mechanism("CDM”) Project.
• Possession of the entire land required for projectdevelopment (including forest land and privateland) has been completed.
• The power project had received, required statutorypermits and clearances and was in state ofreadiness for the start of construction when theHon'ble Supreme Court issued a stay order for allsuch projects in the State with similar status.
• The financial closure process has been held up dueto the stay order of Hon'ble Supreme Court on 24Hydro Electric Projects in Uttarakhand and thesame is effective till date.
• Considering 11 years' delay in implementation ofthe project due to extraneous reasons, theCompany has filed an application praying fordirections for the reimbursement towards the costsincurred by the Company in connection with the
project from Ministry of Power (MoP)/Ministry olJal Shakti (MoJS)/ Ministry of Environment & Forest(MoEF), Government of India (Gol) / Governmentof Uttrakhand (GoUK). The last hearing in thisregard was held on November 13, 2024 and thedate for the next hearing is yet to be listed.
• Talong Londa HEP is a 225 MW Hydropowerproject in East Kameng district in ArunachalPradesh.
• Project has received Techno-Economicconcurrence from CEA.
• Project has received Defence clearance and in¬principle Environmental clearance.
• Forest land diversion proposal has been submittedand is under process in MoEF&CC.
• The Company is continuously engaged with theGovernment of Arunachal Pradesh for furtherdevelopment.
• Recently, the Company has executed an MoU withthe Government of Assam for formation of JV inthe project including power offtake arrangementfor State captive power.
GPUIL's transportation business consists of the Highway segment,which is engaged in the development of Highways on a BOT /Annuity basis. As on date, the transportation business holds aportfolio consisting of three operational roads located inTelangana, Haryana-Punjab and Tamil Nadu.
Company's highways portfolio consists of two BOT (Annuity) andone BOT (Toll) projects with a total operating length of 888 lanekilometers.
In Ambala Chandigarh Project (GACEPL), toll revenue for FY 2024¬25 improved significantly amid farmer strike at Shambhu toll plazadue to diversion of traffic to project highway. However, uponreopening of Shambhu toll plaza in March'2025, traffic on theproject highway is normalised.
During FY 2024-25, all the ongoing litigations with NHAI forHyderabad Vijayawada Project ("GHVEPL”) were resolvedamicably. As part of settlement agreement signed with NHAI,GHVEPL received settlement consideration of 1,387.21 crore fromNHAI and the project was handed over to NHAI with effect fromJuly 1, 2024.
Further, during the year, GMR Pochanpalli Expressways Limited("GPEL”) carried out major maintenance for 111 Lane Km stretchof Adloor Yellareddy - Gundla Pochanpalli using Hot In-PlaceRecycling (HIPR) Technology. This will improve the riding qualityof the surface and will provide users a safe and high-quality ride.
At all GMR highways projects, High-Pressure Sodium Vapour("HPSV”) streetlights have also been converted to LED lights
without incurring any capital expenditure for achieving energysaving.
Group was awarded EPC contracts by Dedicated Freight CorridorCorporation of India Limited ("DFCCIL”) to construct two packageson the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridors ("EDFC”) betweenNew Bhaupur to New Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) junction(Packages - 201 and 202) worth about 5,081 crore in the State ofUttar Pradesh. These projects for a total length of about 422 kmfor a total value of about 6,600 crore have been commissioned.As on date, over 200 Gross Million Tonnes (GMT) have movedon this EDFC track.
The aforesaid project is an engineering marvel and a gamechanger in the logistics sector. It provides seamless connectivityof the major coal belts of Eastern Coalfields Limited ("ECL”),Central Coalfields Limited ("CCL”), Bharat Coking Coal Limited("BCCL”) and Northern Coalfields Limited ("NCL”) of Jharkhandand West Bengal to Power Houses of Northern India.
Subsequently, two more packages of DFC from Ludhiana-Khurja-Dadri (Packages - 301 and 302) were awarded in the state ofHaryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. The Company has successfullycommissioned these projects.
Company's Urban Infrastructure business is engaged in holdingand developing land in India as Special Investment Regions (SIR),which are special economic interest areas. GPUIL is currentlyholding land parcel in the Krishnagiri district in the State of TamilNadu in a subsidiary company GMR Krishnagiri SIR Limited("GKSIR”). Additionally, GPUIL, through other subsidiariespossesses large land parcels in the Krishnagiri district. GPUIL hasundertaken the development of SIR in a phased manner.
The Group through GKSIR & other subsidiaries had around 990acres of land in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu for developingindustrial infrastructure at the beginning of FY 2024-25. DuringFY 2024-25, the Group has sold around 407 acres, includingaround 286 acres to Tamil Nadu State Government agency i.e.State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu ("SIPCOT”).
GKSIR is planning to develop ~75 acres of land by creatinginfrastructure facilities suitable for prospective clients for settingup their industrial units.
GMR Aviation Private Limited (GAPL)
GMR Aviation Private Limited (GAPL), is a subsidiary of theCompany, headquartered in New Delhi. GAPL has emerged sinceits formation in 2006 as one of India's premier non scheduled AirCharter Operators. The company delivers bespoke andpersonalized Air Charter Services for discerning clientele,underpinned by robust safety systems, reliability, and operationalintegrity.
The current fleet of aircrafts of GAPL includes:
• Fixed-Wing: Falcon 2000 LX (9-seater) and Embraer Legacy
600 (13-seater), offering long-range and luxurious travel.
• Rotary-Wing: Bell 412 helicopter (8 seats), serving versatileshort-haul and point-to-point connectivity.
• Operational Reach: Access to over 200 airports in Indiaand abroad, enabling flexible route planning and seamlessclient itineraries.
GAPL's operations span more than 200 airports across India andinternationally, providing flexible, seamless travel solutions fromvirtually any origin to destination.
Fuelled by a commitment to luxury, safety, and operationalexcellence, GAPL is rapidly expanding its fleet and talent base.With this growth trajectory, GAPL is strategically positioned tobecome a dominant force in India's general aviation sector,enhancing GMR Group's presence beyond its core airportinfrastructure and MRO investments.
In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) and IndAS 110 - Consolidated Financial Statements read with Ind AS 28- Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures, the auditedconsolidated financial statements are provided in the AnnualReport.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company had 71 Subsidiary companiesapart from 2 (two) Associate companies and Joint Ventures(including 1 (one) Associate Company of a Subsidiary). Duringthe year under review, the status of GMR Operations andMaintenance Private Limited (formerly known as GMR TenagaOperations and Maintenance Private Limited) changed from anAssociate Company to a Subsidiary Company. Further during theyear under review, Namitha Real Estates Private Limited (NREPL)and GMR Infrastructure (UK) Ltd, ceased to be subsidiaries ofthe Company.
Further, post March 31, 2025, the status of GREL changed froman Associate Company to a subsidiary of the Company w.e.f June20, 2025, on account of the 45% equity stake of GREL held bythe major consortium lenders of GREL, being transferred to thegroup entities. Further, effective July 31, 2025, 51% of the equitystake of GREL was divested to Synergy, and accordingly GRELonce again became an Associate Company.
GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Limited (GBHHPL) ceasedto be subsidiary of GEL on account of transfer of 70% shares ofGBHHPL held by GMR Energy Limited to Synergy InvestmentsHolding Limited dated May 08, 2025.
Further, the status of GVPGL changed from a subsidiary Companyto an Associate Company w.e.f July 2, 2025.
The complete list of subsidiary companies and associatecompanies (including joint ventures) as on March 31, 2025 interms of the Companies Act, 2013 is provided as Annexure- Ato this Report.
The Policy for determining material subsidiaries may be accessedon the Company's website at the link:
https://investor.amrpui.com/pdf/6.Policv%20on%20Material%20subsidiaries final.pdf
Report on the highlights of performance of subsidiaries,associates and joint ventures and their contribution to the overall
performance of the Company has been provided in Form No.AOC-1 as Annexure-B to this Report and therefore not reportedhere, to avoid duplication.
The financial statements of the subsidiary companies have alsobeen placed on the website of the Company athttps://investor.gmrpui.com/annual-account-of-subsidaries.
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to theinformation and explanations obtained by them, your Directorsmake the following statements in terms of Section 134(5) of theCompanies Act, 2013:
a) that in the preparation of the annual accounts for the yearended March 31,2025, the applicable accounting standardshave been followed along with proper explanation relatingto material departures, if any;
b) that such accounting policies as mentioned in Note no. 2 ofthe Notes to the Financial Statements have been selectedand applied consistently and judgment and estimates havebeen made 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 of the Company for theyear ended on that date;
c) that proper and sufficient care has been taken for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 forsafeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventingand detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) that the annual accounts have been prepared on a goingconcern basis;
e) that proper internal financial controls to be followed by theCompany have been laid down and that the financial controlsare adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) that proper systems have been devised to ensure compliancewith the provisions of all applicable laws and that suchsystems are adequate and operating effectively.
Corporate Governance
The Company continues to follow the Business Excellenceframework, based on world class Malcolm Baldrige Frameworkfor Performance Excellence which was adopted by GMR Groupin the year 2010. With over a decade now, the deployment ofthe GBEM framework has taken roots in over 15 GroupBusinesses.
Various Continuous Improvement and Break-Through Innovationinitiatives under the umbrella of GBEM have yielded tremendousbenefits to various Group Companies in terms of Cost Savingsand new avenues for revenue generation. The key initiatives like5S, Kaizens, Idea Factory, CIPs (Continuous Improvement Projects)and regular BE Assessments have been implemented with lot ofrigor and enthusiasm. A Governance Structure is in place alongwith timely Rewards and Recognitions to GMRites contributingto these initiatives, has helped to grow and sustain theseinitiatives. Your Company works towards continuousimprovement in governance practices and processes, incompliance with the statutory requirements.
The Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under relevantprovisions of SEBI LODR forms part of the Annual Report. Therequisite Certificate from the Practicing Company Secretaryconfirming compliance with the conditions of CorporateGovernance is attached to the said Report.
As stipulated under Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI LODR read withCircular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD-2/P/CIR/2021/562 dated May 10,2021 issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI),the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) forthe Financial Year 2024-25, describing the initiatives taken bythe Company from an Environmental, Social and Governanceperspective is annexed as part of the Annual Report.
M/s Grant Thornton Bharat LLP an independent agency hasconducted the audit of BRSR core parameters for FY 2024-25and has provided of Reasonable Assurance Report which alsoforms part of this Annual Report.
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered into by theCompany during the FY 2024-25 with related parties referred inSection 188(1) of the Act were in the ordinary course of businessand on arm's length basis.
During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract/ arrangement / transaction with related parties referred in Section188(1) of the Act with related parties, which could be consideredmaterial in accordance with the policy of the Company onmateriality of related party transactions. Since all the related partytransactions were in ordinary course of business and at arm'slength basis, Form AOC-2 is not applicable.
During FY 2024-25, the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis,reviewed the related party transactions vis-a-vis the omnibusapproval(s) accorded by it and annually, the related partytransactions approved as long term contracts.
As, statutorily required, the Policy on related party transactionswas reviewed during the year by the Audit Committee and Boardof Directors of the Company and the updated Policy may beaccessed on the Company's website at the link:
https://investor.amrpui.com/pdf/GPUIL%20Policv%20on%20Related%20Partv%20Transactions-V1.pdf
Your Company draw attention of the members to Note no. 32 tothe standalone financial statements which sets out related partydisclosures.
In compliance with Regulation 23 of SEBI LODR, the related partytransactions on consolidated basis are filed with the StockExchanges on half yearly basis.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The Corporate Social Responsibility Policy ("CSR Policy”), of theCompany indicating the activities to be undertaken by theCompany, may be accessed on the Company's website at thelink: https://investor.gmrpui.com/pdf/1.CSR%20POLICY-GPUIL%20-%20Final.pdf.The details of the CSR Committee are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report which forms part of the Board's Report.
The Company has identified the following focus areas towards
the community services / CSR activities, which inter alia include:
• Education
• Health, Hygiene & Sanitation
• Empowerment & Livelihoods
• Community Development
The Company, as per the approved policy, may undertake otherneed-based initiatives in compliance with Schedule VII of theAct. During the year, the Company was not required to spendany amount on CSR as it did not have relevant profits. Accordingly,it has not spent any amount on CSR activities. The Annual Reporton CSR activities is annexed as "Annexure-C” to this Report.However, the Company, through its subsidiaries/ associatecompanies spent an amount of ' 8.82 crore, during the year, onCSR activities. The details of such activities carried out with thesupport of GMR Varalakshmi Foundation ("GMRVF”), CorporateSocial Responsibility arm of the GMR Group, have beenhighlighted in Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report.
Risk Management and ESG Journey
The Board of Directors of the Company has a Risk ManagementCommittee which is responsible for monitoring and reviewingthe risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. TheAudit Committee has an additional oversight in the area offinancial risks and controls. In addition, the updates onEnterprise Risk Management (ERM) activities are shared on aregular basis with Management Assurance Group (MAG), theInternal Audit function of the Group.
The Company has in place the Risk Management Policy dulyapproved by the Board of Directors designed to identify, assessand mitigate risks appropriately.
Currently, in opinion of the Board, there are no risks thatthreaten the existence of the Company. However, details ofthe risk concerns, threats Identification, assessment, profiling,treatment and monitoring including ESG concerns are coveredin MDA section, which forms part of this Report.
Your Company has adopted policies and procedures includingthe design, implementation & review of internal financial controlsthat were operating effectively to ensure orderly and efficientconduct of its business, including adherence to the Company'spolicies, safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection offraud and errors, accuracy and completeness of accountingrecords and the timely preparation of reliable financial disclosuresunder the Companies Act, 2013.
These controls are embedded in various business processes andare evaluated across all functional areas (including IT & SAP),independently by Management Assurance Group (InternalAuditors of the Company) during audits.
Mitigation plans (corrective & preventive) are put in place tostrengthen the controls where weaknesses have been identifiedduring the review and the testing results are reported to theAudit Committee on a regular basis. Emphasis is always placedon automation of controls within the process to minimisedeviations and exceptions.
During the FY 2024-25, no reportable material weaknesses wereobserved in the design or operating effectiveness of the controls,except in few areas where there is a need to further strengthenthe controls.
During the financial year ended 2024-25, the members of theCompany, in their 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held onSeptember 16, 2024, had approved the re-appointment of Mr.G M Rao, and Mr. Srinivas Bommidala, who were liable to retireby rotation, as Directors.
Further, members also approved the proposal for re¬appointment of the following Directors:
- Mr. Srinivas Bommidala as Managing Director of theCompany for a further period of three years, from the expiryof his present term of office, i.e., with effect from January31, 2025 to January 30, 2028;
- Mr. Subbarao Gunuputi as an Executive Director of theCompany for a further period of three years with effect fromJanuary 31, 2025 upto January 30, 2028, and
- Mr. Madhva Bhimacharya Terdal as an Executive Director ofthe Company for a period of one year with effect from August08, 2024.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles ofAssociation of the Company, Mr. Subbarao Gunuputi and Mr.Madhva Bhimacharya Terdal, Directors of the Company, are liableto retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM of the Company andbeing eligible, have offered themselves, for re-appointment. TheNomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board on thebasis of performance evaluation, recommended their re¬appointment, and the resolutions seeking Members' approvalfor the same, along with other required details forms part of theNotice.
Subsequent to the end of the financial year, Mr. MadhvaBhimacharya Terdal has resigned from his position as ExecutiveDirector of the Company effective from July 31, 2025 on accountof superannuation and expressed his willingness to continue asa Non Executive Non Independent Director on the Board. TheBoard of directors accordingly at its meeting held on July 30,2025, noted his continuation on the Board as Non Executive NonIndependent Director.
Further, based on the recommendation of Nomination andRemuneration Committee and on the basis of performanceevaluation, the Board recommended the re-appointment of:
i. Mr. Shantanu Ghosh as an Independent Director for asecond term of five years with effect from September 29,2025 or upto the conclusion of the 11th Annual GeneralMeeting of the Company, whichever is earlier;
ii. Dr. Fareed Ahmed as an Independent Director for a secondterm of five years with effect from September 29, 2025 orupto the conclusion of the 11th Annual General Meetingof the Company, whichever is earlier; and
iii. Ms. Suman Naresh Sabnani as an Independent Director fora second term of five years with effect from September 29,2025 or upto the conclusion of the 11th Annual GeneralMeeting of the Company, whichever is earlier.
The brief profile and other details pertaining to the directorswho are proposed to be re-appointed, as required to be disclosedas per the provisions of the SEBI LODR/Secretarial Standard aregiven in the Annexure to the Notice of the 6th AGM.
Annual performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees andIndividual Directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act andthe corporate governance requirements under SEBI LODR havebeen carried out. The performance of the Board and itscommittees was evaluated based on the criteria like compositionand structure, effectiveness of processes, information andfunctioning etc. in the manner as specified in the CorporateGovernance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee("NRC”) reviewed the performance of the Individual Directors onthe basis of criteria such as the contribution of the IndividualDirectors to the Board and committee meetings like preparednesson the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructivecontribution and inputs in meetings, etc. In addition, the Chairmanwas also evaluated on the key aspects of his role.
The Independent Directors at their separate meeting held duringthe year had also reviewed the performance of the Non¬Independent Directors, Chairman and the Board as a whole.
The Company has devised a Nomination and Remuneration Policy("NR Policy”), which inter alia, sets out the guiding principles foridentifying and ascertaining the integrity, qualification, expertiseand experience of the person for appointment as Director, KeyManagerial Personnel ("KMP”) and Senior Management Personnel("SMP”). The NR Policy further sets out guiding principles for theNomination and Remuneration Committee for determining andrecommending to the Board the remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel, KMPs and SMPs. There has been no change in NRPolicy after its formulation.
The Company's Nomination and Remuneration Policy forDirectors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management isavailable on the Company website at
https://investor.gmrpui.com/pdf/2.Nomination Remuneration Policy-r1.pdf.
In recognition of the importance of having a diverse Boardtowards success of the organization, the Company has adoptedthe Board diversity policy. The Policy provides for having anappropriate blend of functional and industry experts on the Board,diversity in terms of cultural background, gender, skillset etc.
The Company has received declarations from all the IndependentDirectors confirming that they meet and maintain the criteria ofIndependence as prescribed both under Section 149(6) of theAct and Regulation 16, 25(8) of SEBI LODR and there has beenno change in the circumstances affecting their status asIndependent Directors of the Company. The registration of allthe Independent Directors in the Independent Directors DataBank continues to be valid.
Further, the Independent Directors have confirmed that they havecomplied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in
Schedule IV to the Act and also complied with the Code ofConduct for the Board of directors and senior managementpersonnel, formulated by the Company.
Under Section 139(2) of the Act and the Rules made thereunder,it is mandatory to rotate the statutory auditors on completionof two terms of five consecutive years and each such term wouldrequire approval of the shareholders. In line with the requirementsof the Act, M/s Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, CharteredAccountants, Registration No. (001076N/N500013), wereappointed as Statutory Auditor of the Company for a term of 5(five) years from the conclusion of the 1st AGM held on October16, 2020, till the conclusion of the 6th AGM of the Company. Theterm of office of M/s Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, as StatutoryAuditors of the Company is valid till the conclusion of the ensuingAGM of the Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company, based on therecommendation of the Audit Committee, at its meeting held onJuly 30, 2025 approved the reappointment of M/s WalkerChandiok & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, Registration No.(001076N/N500013) as the Statutory Auditor of the Company tohold office for the second term of five consecutive years fromthe conclusion of 6th AGM till the conclusion of the 11th AGM tobe held in the calendar year 2030, and recommended the sameto the shareholders of the Company for their approval at theensuing AGM. Your Company has obtained consent of M/s WalkerChandiok & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants and received acertificate in accordance with Section 139, 141 and otherapplicable provisions of the Act to the effect that their re¬appointment, if made, shall be in accordance with the conditionsprescribed and also as per the Code of Ethics issued by theInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India and that they areeligible to hold office as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
M/s Walker Chandiok & Co LLP have consented to their re¬appointment as the Statutory Auditors and have confirmed thatthe re-appointment, if made, would be within the limits specifiedunder Section 141(3)(g) of the Act and that they are notdisqualified to be re-appointed as the Statutory Auditors in termsof the provisions of Section 139 and 141 of the Act and the Rulesframed thereunder.
The Notice convening the 6th AGM scheduled to be held onSeptember 29, 2025 sets out the details.
The Auditors' Report for the FY 2024-25 does not contain anyqualification, reservation, adverse remark. The notes onfinancial statement referred in Auditor's Report are self -explanatory and do not call for further comment.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 143(12) of the Act, theStatutory Auditors has not reported any incident of fraud tothe Audit Committee or Board during the period under review.
The Board had appointed M/s. V. Sreedharan & Associates,Company Secretaries in Practice, to conduct Secretarial Audit forthe FY 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report of the Company asprescribed under Section 204 of the Act read with Regulation
24A of the SEBI LODR, for the FY ended March 31, 2025 is annexedherewith as "Annexure D” to this Report.
The Secretarial Audit report does not contain any qualification,reservation or adverse remarks. However, the Secretarial Auditor,without qualifying its report has stated the following in theSecretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year 2024-25. TheManagement comments against which are also mentioned below:
As per Regulation 44(2) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, Thee-voting facility to be provided to shareholders in terms of sub¬regulation (1), shall be provided in compliance with the conditionsspecified under the Companies (Management andAdministration) Rules, 2014, or amendments made thereto.According to Rule 20 of the said Rules, cut-off date means adate not earlier than seven days before the date of generalmeeting for determining the eligibility to vote by electronic meansor in the general meeting. The Company had scheduled its AnnualGeneral Meeting on September 16, 2024, and set the cut- offdate for e-voting as Friday, September 6, 2024. In this case, thecut-off date was fixed nine days in advance which included twonon - working days (Saturday and Sunday). Further, the Cut-offdate was intimated to the Stock Exchange(s) vide their letter dt.24/08/2024.
The Management has taken note of the same and explained thatthe Company had scheduled its Annual General Meeting onSeptember 16, 2024, and set the cut- off date for e-voting asFriday, September 6, 2024. In this case, the cut-off date was fixednine days in advance, which qualifies to be not earlier than 7days prior to the meeting, and hence in order. Further, the Cut¬off date was intimated to the Stock Exchange(s) vide letter dt.24/08/2024 and duly accepted.
It may be noted that based on the Audited Financial Statementsof the Company as on March 31, 2024 and relevant for the yearunder review, the Company had four material unlisted subsidiariesincorporated in India, i.e., GMR Warora Energy Limited, GMREnergy Trading Limited, GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited andGMR Hyderabad Vijayawada Expressways Private Limited. TheSecretarial Audit reports of these material unlisted subsidiariesof the Company, as required under Regulation 24A of the SEBILODR for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 have beenannexed as "Annexure E1 to E4".
Further, in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013("Act”) and in accordance with Regulation 24A (1 b) of SEBI LODR,after evaluating and considering various factors such as industryexperience, competency of the audit team, efficiency in conductof audit, independence and specialization in the Audit of largeCorporates, the Board of Directors of the Company ('Board'),based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, at itsmeeting held on July 30, 2025 approved the appointment ofM/s. V. Sreedharan & Associates, Company Secretaries, as theSecretarial Auditor of the Company, for the first term of 5 (five)beginning from the FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30, at suchremuneration as may be decided by the Board of Directors.
M/s. V. Sreedharan & Associates, Company Secretaries haveconsented to their appointment as the Secretarial Auditor andhave confirmed that they are not disqualified to be appointed asthe Secretarial Auditors in terms of the provisions of Regulation24A (1A) of SEBI LODR.
Pursuant to provisions of the Section 143(12) of the Act, theSecretarial Auditors has not reported any incident of fraud tothe Audit Committee or Board during the year under review.
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (CostRecords and Audit) Rules, 2014, your Company with reference toits EPC business was required to maintain the cost records andthe said cost records were also required to be audited. The Boardof Directors at its meeting held on August 14, 2024, hadappointed M/s. JSN & Co., Cost Accountants (Firm RegistrationNo. 000455), as cost auditors of the Company for conductingthe audit of cost records for the FY 2024-25. The Members of theCompany at their 5th AGM held on September 16, 2024, hadratified the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors in termsof Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit & Auditors) Rules, 2014.
Your company has prepared and maintained Cost records forthe FY 2024-25 as per sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Actand the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.
The Board of Directors of the Company on the recommendationof the Audit Committee, approved the re-appointment of M/s.JSN & Co., Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No. 000455), asCost Auditors at its meeting held on July 30, 2025 for the F.Y.2025-26, for conducting the audit of cost records of the Companypursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Act and theCompanies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 148(3) of the Actread with Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules,2014, as amended, the remuneration payable to Cost Auditors,M/s. JSN & Co., Cost Accountants for conducting Cost Audit ofthe Company for the FY 2025-26, as recommended by the AuditCommittee and approved by the Board, has to be ratified by theMembers of the Company. The same is placed for ratification ofMembers and forms part of the Notice of the ensuing 6th AGM.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 143(12) of the Act, the CostAuditors have not reported any incident of fraud to the AuditCommittee or Board during the period under review.
The Company has complied with the applicable SecretarialStandards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
The CSR Committee of the Company comprises Mr. G. SubbaRao as Chairman, Dr. Emandi Sankara Rao and Dr. SatyanarayanaBeela, as members of the Committee.
The Audit Committee of the Company comprises IndependentDirectors only.
Below is the Composition of Audit Committee:-
Dr. Siva Kameswari Vissa as Chairperson, Dr. Satyanarayana Beela,
Dr. Fareed Ahmed and Ms. Suman Naresh Sabnani, as membersof the Committee.
All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee wereaccepted by the Board during the year.
Further details on the above committees and other committeesof the Board are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
The Company has a Whistle Blower Policy, which provides aplatform to disclose information regarding any purportedmalpractice, fraud, impropriety, abuse or wrongdoing within theCompany, confidentially and without fear of reprisal orvictimisation. Your Company has adopted a whistleblowingprocess as a channel for receiving and redressing complaints fromemployees, directors and third parties, as per the provisions ofthe Act, SEBI LODR and Securities and Exchange Board of India(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
The details of the Whistle Blower Policy is provided in theCorporate Governance Report and also hosted on the website ofthe Company.
Meetings of the Board
A calendar of Board and Committee Meetings is prepared andcirculated in advance to the Directors. During the year, five (5)Board Meetings were held, the details of which are given in theCorporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between twoconsecutive Board Meetings was within the period prescribedunder the Act and SEBI LODR.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments
A statement regarding Loans / Guarantees given, Securitiesprovided and Investment made along with the purpose for whichthe loan or guarantee or securities proposed to be utilised bythe recipient, is mentioned in the notes to the FinancialStatements. However, being an Infrastructure Company, theprovisions of Section 186 of the Act (except sub-section (1)) arenot applicable to the Company in terms of provisions of Section186(11).
Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreignexchange earnings and outgo
The information on conservation of energy, technologyabsorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulatedunder Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of TheCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is provided in "Annexure F”to this report.
Pursuant to Section 134 and Section 92(3) of the Act, as amended,copy of the Annual Return for the FY 2024-25 has been placedon the Company website at https://investor.gmrpui.com/annual-reports.
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Act readwith Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (including amendmentsthereto), is attached as "Annexure G” to this Report.
The information required under Rule 5(2) and (3) of The
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 (including amendments thereof), isprovided in the Annexure forming part of this Report. In termsof the first proviso to Section 136 of the Act, the Report andAccounts are being sent to the members excluding the aforesaidAnnexure. Any member interested in obtaining the same maywrite to the Company Secretary at GPUIL.CS@gmrgroup.in.
With reference to Section 197(14), none of the ManagerialPersonnel of the Company i.e., either managing or whole-timedirector, draw any Commission from the Company. Some of themare / were managerial personnel in the subsidiary of the Companyand draw / were drawing remuneration but no commission fromsuch respective subsidiaries.
Dividend Distribution Policy
The Board has adopted Dividend Distribution Policy in terms ofRegulation 43A of the SEBI LODR. The Dividend Distribution Policyis also disclosed on the website of the Company at the link:https://investor.gmrpui.com/pdf/7.Dividend%20distribution%20policy.pdf
Developments in Human Resources and OrganisationDevelopment
The Company has robust process of human resourcesdevelopment, which is described in detail in ManagementDiscussion and Analysis section under the heading“Developments in Human Resources and OrganizationDevelopment” at GMR Group.
During the year under review, the FCCBs issued by the Companyaggregating to USD 275 million to Kuwait Investment Authority(KIA), were transferred by KIA to two new investors, i.e. SynergyIndustrials, Metals and Power Holdings Limited and Gram Limited,and subsequently the same were converted into 11,12,41,666equity shares of the Company on July 10, 2024, at the request ofthe new investors.
Changes in Share capital
There was no change in the authorized share capital of theCompany.
On account conversion of FCCBs as referred hereinabove, theissued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of the Companyincreased from ' 3,01,79,72,640/- as on March 31, 2024 to' 3,57,41,80,970/- as on March 31, 2025.
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 17, 2024, hadapproved the issuance of 15,026 (Fifteen Thousand and TwentySix) listed, rated, secured, redeemable non-convertibledebentures (“NCDs”) having face value of ' 1,00,000/- each, foran aggregate amount of up to ' 150,26,00,000 (Rupees OneHundred and Fifty Crores and Twenty-Six lakhs only) on a privateplacement basis, at the coupon /interest rate of 10.9277% (tendecimal nine two seven seven per cent) per annum.
These NCDs issued by the Company are having the maturityperiod of more than one year and the same were listed on theNational Stock Exchange of India Limited.
As per the terms of the NCDs, during the financial 2024-25, the
Company had made periodical payments of installments of theprincipal and interest amounts on the due dates. Subsequently,the Company has completed the full & final payment of the NCDson June 11, 2025.
The details of credit rating are disclosed in the CorporateGovernance report forming part of the Annual Report.
Since inception, sustainability has remained at the core of theCompany's business strategy. Besides economic performance,safe operations, environment conservation and social well-beinghave always been at the core of the philosophy of sustainablebusiness. The details of initiatives/ activities on environmentprotection and sustainability are described in BusinessResponsibility and Sustainability Report forming part of theAnnual Report.
Change of Registered office of the Company
Pursuant to receipt of the approval for shifting of RegisteredOffice from the Regional Director, Western Region, the Board ofDirectors had approved the situation of the Registered Office atGurugram, Haryana with effect from October 16, 2024.Consequently, the registered office of the Company is situatedat Unit No. 12, 18th Floor, Tower A, Building No. 5, DLF CyberCity, DLF Phase- III, Gurugram- 122002, Haryana, India. The CINof the Company was also changed to “L45400HR2019PLC125712”.
The Company did not undergo any change in the nature of itsbusiness during the financial year 2024-2025.
There are no significant and material orders passed by theRegulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concernstatus and Company's operations in future.
During the year under review, the Company has not acceptedany deposit from the public, as prescribed under Chapter V ofthe Act.
Hence, there are no unclaimed deposits/ unclaimed/ unpaidinterest, refunds due to the deposit holders or to be depositedto the Investor Education and Protection Fund as on March 31,
2025.
Compliance by Large Corporates:
Your Company does not fall under the Category of LargeCorporates as defined by SEBI vide its Circular SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS-RACPOD1/P/CIR/2023/172 dated October 19, 2023 andas such no disclosure is required in this regard.
Your Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy inline with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Womenat the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013. An Internal Complaints Committee has been set up toaddress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. Allemployees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) arecovered under this Policy.
There were no sexual harassment complaints pending or receivedduring the year ended March 31, 2025.
S.No
1.
Number of complaints of sexual harassmentreceived in the year
2.
Number of complaints disposed off duringthe year
Nil
3.
Number of cases pending for more thanninety days
Your Company, during the period under review, has compliedwith all the applicable provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act,1961.
1. There are no proceedings initiated/pending against yourCompany under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
2. During the year under review, the Company has not madeany one-time settlement with any bank or financialinstitution.
Other than the matters disclosed in this Report, there areno other disclosures to be made in terms of the provisionsof the Act.
Acknowledgements
Your Directors are thankful to the lenders, banks, financialinstitutions, business associates, customers, Central Government,State Governments in India, regulatory and statutory authorities,shareholders, debenture holders, debenture trustees, Registrar& Share Transfer Agent, other stakeholder and the society atlarge for their valuable support and co-operation.
Your Directors also thankful to the employees of the Companyand its subsidiaries, associates for their valuable and continuedcontribution, commitment and dedication.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of
GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited
Place : Hyderabad Chairman
Date : August 22, 2025 (DIN:00574243)
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GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Limited (GBHHPL)
- 180 MW:
• GBHHPL, a subsidiary of GEL (since divested as detailedabove), located on the river Ravi in Chamba District,Himachal Pradesh, commissioned the 180 MW BajoliHoli Hydro Electric Plant (HEP) on March 28, 2022.