The Directors o( your company are pleased to present the Director s Report lor the linancial year 2024-25 together with the audited financialstatements oi the Company for the linancial year ended March 51.2025.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY/ HIGHLIGHTS
Key highlights of financial performance of your Company for the financial year 2024-25 are provided below: (in ? crores)
Standalone Consolidated
Particulars (T Crores)
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from operations
TO 59.90
1.302.93
1.179.72
1.474.52
Earnings before exceptional items, interest tax. depreciationand amortisation (EBITDA)
137.80
134.85
80.71
100.73
Less, finance cost
84.08
67.41
88.71
76.70
Less: depreciation and amortisation expense
8.35
10.81
14.86
20.78
Net profit/ (loss) from continuing operations and beforeshare of profit of investments accounted using equitymethod
45.37
56.63
(22.86)
3.25
Total tax expenses
14.45
14.46
9.09
(3.78)
Net profit/(ioss) for the year after tax
30.92
42.17
(3L95)
7.03
Share of profit/floss) of joint venture
NA
Nil
Profit/(foss) after tax for the year from continuingoperations
C3L95)
Profit/doss) after tax from discontinued operations
Profit for the year
(3195)
Share of profit/Ooss) of minority interest
(6.45)
Net profit attributable to owners of the Company
(31.95)
13.48
Balance earned forward from previous year
41.50
(0.02)
10.49
Amount available for appropnation
72.88
(21.00)
APPROPRIATIONS
Equity dividend and tax thereon
Others
Balance carried forward to the next year
FINANCIAL ANALYSISStandalone
FY25 closed with Revenues of Ti.059.90 crores. EBITDA of TI37.80crores. Net Loss of T(30.92) crores and EBITDA margins ol 13.00 %.
Consolidated
FY25 closed with Revenues of TL179.72 crores. EBITDA of T80.71crores. Net Loss of *(3195) attributable to owners of the Companyand EBITDA margins of 6.84%.
Financial Statements
To take in account the effect of demerger and to give investorscomplete picture of the performance of the Company, the auditedStandalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Companylor the financial year ended March 31. 2025 have been restated asper Indian Accounting Standards, which forms part of this AnnualReport
BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING
The Board of Directors of Steriite Technologies LimitedCSTL" or -Demerged Company”) and STL Networks Limited(“Company* or "Resulting Company"), at their respective meetingsheld on May 17.2023. approved a Scheme of Arrangement betweenSTL. and their respective shareholders and creditors under sections230 to 232 and other applicable provisions ol the CompaniesAct 2013 ("the Act") rhe primary objective of this scheme wasto demerge STL’s Global Services Business into a focused andindependently managed entity, enabling both companies to pursuetheir strategic goals more effectively.
The Scheme ol Arrangement was approved by the Hon’bie NationalCompany Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, by its order datedFebruary 14. 2025 (certified copy received on March 18. 202S). inline with regulatory requirements, the Company filed an exemptionapplication with the Secunties and Exchange Board of India ("SEBi")on May 29. 2025. under Rule I9(2)(b) of the Securities Contracts(Regulation) Rules. 1957 and the SEBi Master circular dated June20. 2023 (SEBI/HO/CFD/POD-2/P/C!R/2023/93).ln-pnnclple
approvals for listing and trading of the Company’s equity shareswere subsequently received from the National Stock Exchange ofIndia Limited <"NSE") on July 15.2025 and from BSE Limited ("BSE")
on July 17. 2025. The equity shares of the Company were listed onboth NSE and BSE on September 4.2025.
Demerger was driven by several strategic considerations aimed atstrengthening both STL and the Company These considerations,along with the expected benefits, are outlined below:
• simplified Business StructurerThe demerger led to a simplifiedand more focused business structure, allowing STL and theCompany to independently pursue their growth ambitions, withdistinct management and capital allocation frameworks, bothentities have gained the operational flexibility required to scaletheir respective businesses effectively, without internal capitalconstraints.
• Clear and Well-Defined Positioning: The separation enabled theGlobal Services Business to operate with greater strategic clarity,focused solely on delivering digital network solutions, systemmtegratioR and managed services. This focus has strengthenedcustomer alignment improved responsiveness, and allowedthe Company to exceed customer expectations through closercollaboration and tailored offerings.
• Strong Employee Proposition: The demerger has enabled theestablishment of dedicated management teams for each entity,allowing leadership to focus specifically on the unique needsand growth opportunities within their respective sectors. Thisfocused management approach enhances decision-makingagility and ensures that strategic initiatives are closely alignedwith the distinct priorities of each business, driving more effectiveexecution and value creation.
• unlocking Shareholder Value The separation of the GlobalServices Business into a standalone entity has provided enhancedvisibility and transparency for investors. By allowing investors toevaluate and invest in each business based on its own merits, thedemerger has attracted a wider and more diverse investor base.This strategic clarity is expected to contribute to better marketrecognition and long-term shareholder value creation.
The Board of the Company believes that the successful completionof the demerger and the subsequent listing of the Companyrepresent a significant milestone in the Company’s growth
journey. This development marks the beginning ol an independentand focused phase for the Company, enabling it to pursue Itsstrategic priorities with greater agility and operational claritythe demerger has also laid a strong foundation for sustainedgrowth, while reinforcing value creation for ail stakeholders.
STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS
Pursuant to the Scheme and the transfer of the Demergedundertaking ol STL into our company, our company is pnmarilyengaged in Global Services Business. Our Company is a globalservice provider of digital infrastructure and it services, supportingenterprises, telecommunications companies, cloud serviceproviders, government agencies, and defense sectors Specializing indesigning, building, managing, and transforming digital landscapes,our Company offers a comprehensive suite of services, includingfiber connectivity, network solutions, data center services, cloudinfrastructure, cybersecurity, and managed services Our goal isto drtve innovation and deliver value to our customers, investors,and employees by creating cutting-edge, future-ready digitalinfrastructure.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company does not propose to transfer any amount to thegeneral reserve out of the amount available for appropriation.
DIVIDEND AND DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
Dunng the financial year 2024-25. Company has not declared anyDividend. The Company's Dividend Distribution Policy, as formulatedin accordance with Regulation 43A of the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations. 2015 ("SEBi Listing Regulations"), is available on theCompany's website and can be accessed at: https://inventatechcom/wpcontent/uploads/2025/06/Divldpnd-DistnbutlonPoilcv.pdf
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Pursuant to the Scheme, the equity shares of the Company wereproposed to be listed and traded on the stock exchange(s). Toenhance the liquidity of the Company's equity shares and toencourage participation from small investors by making the sharesmore affordable, the Company sub-divided the face value of itsequity shares from 710/- each fully paid-up into 5 (five) equityshares of 72/- each fully paid-up. As a result of this sub-division, theAuthorized and issued Share Capital of the Company is ?5.00.000(Rupees Five Lakh), was divided into 2.50.000 equity shares of 72/-each. The sub-divided equity shares ranked pari passu in all respects.This sub-division was approved by the Board at its meeting held onMarch 6,2025. and subsequently by the members at Extra OrdinaryGeneral Meeting held on March 21.2025.
in accordance with the Scheme, the Authorised Share Capital ofthe Company was increased from 75.00.000 (Rupees Five Lakh)divided into 2.50.000 equity shares of 72 each to 7150.00.00.000(Rupees One Hundred and Fifty Crores) divided into 75,00.00.000equity shares of 72 each. This increase in authorised share capitalwas approved by the Board on March 6.2025. and by the memberson March 21.2025.
upon the Scheme becoming effective. I.e.. close of business hourson March 31. 2025, the issued. Subscnbed. and Paid-up ShareCapital of the Company comprising 2.50.000 equity shares of 72each, aggregating to 75.00.000 held by the Demerged Company,stood cancelled.
Subsequently, on April 28.2025. the Company allotted 43.79.21.086equity shares of 72 each to the shareholders of the DemergedCompany in the ratio of l.L Le, one equity share of 72 each in theCompany for every one equity share of 72 each held in the DemergedCompany, based on the shareholding as on the record date of April24. 2025.
During the financial year under review, the Company has neitherissued sweat equity shares nor issued equity shares with differentialrights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
LISTING OF SHARES
The ComjDany. on May 29. 2025. has applied to BSE and N5E for
the fisting of 48.79.21.086 Equity shares of the Company, issuedand allotted in terms of the Scheme, nse vide its letter datedJuly 15. 2025 and BSE vide its letter dated July 17 had granted in-principle approvals tor the listing of aforesaid Equity Shares subjectto relaxation by the SEBi under Rule I9(2)(b) of the SecuritiesContracts (Regulation) Rules. 1957. upon receipt of such relaxation,the Company initiated necessary actions required for obtaininglisting and trading approvals from the Stock Exchanges for its equityshares and was subsequently listed on nse and BSE on September4. 2025.
Though, all the provisions of SEBI Listing Regulations are notapplicable on the Company as on the date of Balance Sheethowever the Company has voluntarily complied with the provisionsof the SEBI Listing Regulations, wherever applicable.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A Report on corporate Governance, in terms of Regulation 34 of theSEBi Listing Regulations, is presented in a separate section formingpart of this Annual Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year underreview, giving detailed analysis of Company’s operations, asstipulated under Regulation 34 of the SEBi Listing Regulations, ispresented in a separate section forming part of this Annual Report
BOARD MEETINGS
Dunng the year under review. 9 (Nine) meetings of the Board ofDirectors were held on May 10. 2024: May 21. 2024: July 18. 2024;November 7. 2024: January 31. 2025: February 14. 2025; February28. 2025: and March 6.2025. March 24.2025Further. 6 (Six) Board meetings were held subsequent to the close ofthe financial year 2024-25 and prior to the listing of the Company’sequity shares on Apni 28. 2025. May 14. 2025. May 16. 2025. June11. 2025. July 18. 2025 and August a 2025. The maximum intervalbetween any two consecutive Board meetings did not exceed onehundred and twenty days, thereby complying with the applicableregulatory requirements. Details of the Board meetings and theattendance of Directors are provided in the Corporate GovernanceReport which forms part of this Annual Report
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP)
The Board of Directors of the Company has an optimum combinationof Executive. Non-Executive and independent Directors includingone independent Woman Director.
Appolntment/re-appolntment and resignations
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on February 14. 2025.approved the appointment ol Mr. Pankaj Malik as Non-ExecutiveDirector and took note of the resignation of Mr. Praveen chenanas Director w.e.f. February 14. 2025. Further, at its meeting held onMarch 6. 2025. the Board approved the appointment of Ms. MeenaiBansai as the Company secretary & Compliance Officer, designatedas Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company.
Subsequent to the close of the financial year under review. Boardat its meeting held on May 16.2025. took note ol the resignation ofMr. Pankaj Malik and Mr. Gopal Chandra Rastogi as Non-ExecutiveDirectors w.ef. May 16.2025.
The Board further approved the following appointments. Mr. Pravin Agarwal (DIN: 00022096) as Chairman s Non-Executive Director
• Mr Ankit Agarwal (DIN. 03344202) designated as vice-chairmanand Non-Executive Director
. Mr. Pankaj Malik (DIN: 10949402) as Whole-Time Director & ChiefExecutive Officer, designated as Key Managerial Personnel, for aterm of five consecutive years commencing from May 16. 2025to May 15.2030;
. Mr. Dindayai Jaian (DIN: 00006882). Mr. Bangalore JayaramArun (din: 02497125). and ms Kumud Madhok Srlnivasan (DIN:06487248) as Non-Executive independent Directors for a termof two consecutive years, from May 16.2025 to May 15.2027; and. Mr. Gopal Chandra Rastogi as Chief Financial Officer.
designated as Key Managerial Personnel w.e.f. May 16. 2025.
Retirement by rotation and subsequent re-appolntment
in accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act readwith the Rules made thereunder and the Articles of Association ofthe Company. Mr. Ankit Agarv/al (Din: 03544202). is liable to retireby rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible has offered hiscandidature for re-appointment.
Key Managerial Personnels
in terms of the provisions of Section 203 of the Act and the rulesmade thereunder, following are the Key Managerial Personnels ofthe Company as on the date of listing Le..September 4.2025.
. Mr. Pankaj Malik - whole Time Director and Chief ExecutiveOfficer
• Mr. Gopai Chandra Rastogi - Chief Financial Officer
• ms. Meenal Bansai - Company Secretary & Compliance OfficerDeclaration by independent Directors
As on the date of appointment ol independent Directors i e.. May 16.2025. independent Directors have confirmed that:
• they meet the criteria of independence laid down under the Actand SEBI Listing Regulations:
• they have complied with the code for independent Directorsprescribed under schedule IV to the Act:
. they have registered themselves with the independent Directorsdatabank maintained by the Indian institute of Corporate Affairs:
• they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, whichexists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair orimpact their ability to discharge their duties with an objectiveindependent judgment and without any external influence.
Accordingly, based on the declarations received from all theindependent Directors, the Board has continued that, in theiropinion, independent Directors of the Company are persons ofmtegnty. possess relevant expertise and experience and fulfil theconditions specified in the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations and areindependent of the management
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
During the year under review, the Company was not required toconstitute the Audit committee. Nomination and RemunerationCommittee. Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee, and CSRCommittee, as it did not meet the eligibility thresholds prescribedunder the applicable provisions of the Ac L
Subsequently, in compliance with the SEBI Listing Regulations, theBoard of Directors, at its meeting held on May 16. 2025. approvedthe constitution of the following committees:
. Audit Committee
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee
• Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
• Risk Management Committee
• Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
in addition, the Board has also constituted an internal committeeLe. Authorization and Allotment committee to facilitate effectivemanagement and operations ol the Company.
A detailed note on the composition of the committees and othermandatory details is provided in the Corporate Governance Reportforming part of this Annual Report
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEESAND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
During the year under review, the requirement of complying withthe requirements of Schedule iv of the Act and the provisions of theSEBI usting Regulations was not applicable on the Company.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section I34(3)(c) and Section 134(5)of the Act Directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief, statethat:
<a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year endedMarch 312025. the applicable accounting standards read withrequirements set out under schedule ill to the Act have beenfollowed and there are no material departures from the same:
(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies andapplied them consistently and made judgements and estimatesthat are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31.2024and of the loss of the Company for the year April 1. 2024 toMarch 31. 2025:
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets ofthe Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregulanties.
(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a goingconcern’ basis:
(e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls tobe followed by the Company and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and are operating effectively: and
<f) the Directors have devised proper system to ensurecompliance with the provisions ol all applicable laws andthat such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
AUDITORSStatutory Auditors
m/5. Price waterhousechartered Accountants LLP (Firm RegistrationNo. 012754N/N500016) CPWC") were appointed as the StatutoryAuditors of the Company at the r Annual General Meeting held onSeptember 29. 2022 for a term of five consecutive years from theconclusion of P* Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of 6"’Annual General Meeting to be held in the calendar year 2027.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks madeby the Statutory Auditors, in their report for the financial year endedMarch 31.2025.
Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and restatementof the financial statements as on March 3L 2025 pursuant to theScheme, the requirement for the appointment of a SecretarialAuditor for the financial year 2024-25 was triggered as per the ActBoard of Directors in its meeting held on July 18. 2025 appointedM/s. D Dixit & Associates. Practising company secretaries (FirmRegistration Number S2008DE108900). to conduct the SecretarialAudit of the Company for the financial year ended March 31.2025.The Report of the Secretarial Auditor is annexed as Annexure ito this Report The secretarial Audit Report does not contain anyqualification, reservation or adverse remark.
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 28.2025. approvedand recommended for shareholders’ approval the appointment ofM/s D Dixit & Associates. Practising Company secretaries (FirmRegistration Number S2008DE108900) as Secretarial Auditors fora period of 5 (Five) years beginning from financial year 2025-26.Cost Auditor
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on April 28. 2025. hasappointed Mr. Kiran Naik. cost Accountant in Practice (RegistrationNumber 10927). as cost Auditor of the Company, pursuant to theprovisions of Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (CostRecords and Audit) Rules. 2014. as amended from time to time,for conducting audit of the cost records of the Company for thefinancial year 2025-26 at a fee of Rs. 135.000/- (Rupees One LakhThirty Five Thousand only) plus out of pocket expenses and taxes,subject to the ratification of the said fees by the shareholders at theensuing AGM.
The Company has received letter from Mr. Kiran Naik. costAccountant to the effect that his appointment would be within thelimits prescribed under Section I4i(3)(g) of the Act and that he isnot disqualified for such appointment within the meaning of Section141 of tbe Act
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The company has in place adequate internal financial controlscommensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations.During the year, such controls were tested and the Company has. inall material respects, maintained adequate internal financial controlsover financial reporting as of March 31. 2025 and is operatingeffectively.
The Board of Directors has devised systems, policies andprocedures/ frameworks, which are currently operational withinthe Company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct ofits business, which includes adherence to Company's policies,safeguarding assets of the Company, prevention and detection offrauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of the accountingrecords and timely preparation of reliable financial information, inline with best practices, the Board reviews these internal controlsto ensure they remain eftective and are designed to achieve theirintended purpose where weaknesses, if any, are identified as aresult of the reviews, corrective and preventive actions are then putin place to strengthen controls.
The systems / frameworks include proper delegation of authority,operating philosophies, policies and procedures, eftective rr systemsaligned to business requirements, an internal audit Iramework. anethics framework, a risk management framework and adequatesegregation of duties to ensure an acceptable level of risk.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT, IF ANY AFFECTINGTHE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY THAT OCCURRED8ETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THEFINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There were no adverse material changes or commitments occurredbetween the end of financial year and date of this report, whichmay affect the financial position of the Company or may requiredisclosure.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS AND ADVANCES, GUARANTEES ORINVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT,2013
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of the Act and the rulesframed thereunder, the particulars of the loans given, investmentsmade or guarantees given or security provided are provided inAnnexure H forming part of this Report. For more details pleaserefer to the Notes to the financial statements forming part of thisAnnual Report
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THEREGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no signil leant and material orders passed by the regulators/courts/tnbunal which would impact the going concern status of theCompany and its operations in the future.
APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THEINSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 DURING THE YEARALONGWFTH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIALYEAR
No application has been made under the insolvency and BankruptcyCode against the Company; hence the requirement to disclose thedetails of application made or any proceeding pending under theinsolvency and Bankruptcy Code. 2016 (31 of 2016) dunng the yearalong with their status as at the end of the linanciai year is notapplicable.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONEAT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATIONDONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
During the year under review, there was no instance of one-timesettlement with banks or financial institutions; hence the requirementto disclose the details of difference between amount of the valuationdone at the time ol one-time settlement and the valuation donewhile taking loan from the Banks or Financial institutions along withthe reasons thereof, is not applicable.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Directors confirm that the Secretarial Standard -1 on the Meetings
of Board of Directors and Secretarial Standard - 2 on GeneralMeetings, issued by The institute ol Company secretaries of India,have been duly complied with.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
As the Company does not meet the criteria specified under section135(1) of the Act. the provisions relating to Corporate SocialResponsibility ("CSR") are not applicable during the year underreview. Accordingly, the disclosure required under section l34(3)(o)of the Act does not apply.
The Company has a Policy on corporate social Responsibility ("CSRPolicy") and the Board in its meeting held on May 16. 2025. hasconstituted a Sustainability and Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee as required under the Act for implementing various CSRactivities.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Committeecomprises of Ms. Kumud Madhok snnivasan. as the Chairpersonof the Committee. Mr. Ankit Agarwai. Mr. Panka| Malik andMr. Bangalore Jayaram Arun as the members of the Committee. TheCSR policy is available on the website ol the Company at httpsj^inveniatech.com/Lnvestor-relatiQns/.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Details on the Familiarisation Programme are provided in theCorporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report
POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The Board ot Directors has framed a Nomination and RemunerationPolicy which lays down a framework in relation to appointmentand remuneration of Directors. Key Managerial Personnel. SeniorManagement and other employees of the Company ("Policy”). ThePolicy broadly lays down the guiding principles, philosophy and thebasis for payment of remuneration to Executive and Non-ExecutiveDirectors (by way of sitting tees and commission). Key ManagerialPersonnel. Senior Management and other employees. The Policyalso provides for the Board Diversity, the criteria for determiningqualifications, positive attributes, the independence of directorsand criteria for appointment of Key Managerial Personnel/ SeniorManagement and performance evaluation which are considered bythe Nomination and Remuneration committee and the Board ofDirectors whilst taking a decision on the potential candidates.
The above Policy has been posted on the website of the Companyand can be accessed through the following link; https~7/lnveniatechcom/lnvestor-relations/
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Whistle Blower Policy/ Vigil Mechanism has been formulatedby the Company and its procedures shall apply to and are availableto all directors, employees of the Company, its subsidiaries andall external stakeholders such as business partners, customers,suppliers, contractors, consultants etc.
The policy encourages all stakeholders including the Directors andemployees of the Company, to promptly bring to the Company'sattention, easily and free of any fear of retaliation, any actual,potential or suspected instances ot illegal or unethical conduct,incidents of fraud, actions that undermine the financial integrityof the Company, instances of leak of unpublished price sensitiveinformation CUPSl ) that could adversely impact the Company'soperations, business performance and/or reputation, etcAll such instances or concerns, if any. reported under this Policyare promptly and appropriately investigated and all informationdisclosed dunng the course of investigation will remain confidentialexcept as necessary to conduct the investigation and take anyremedial action, in accordance with applicable laws to uphold therequisite standards of professional and ethical conductThe Whistle Blower/ vigil Mechanism adopted by Board of theCompany in line with section 177 of the Act and Regulation 22 ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations, has been posted on the Company'swebsite of the Company and can be accessed through the followinglink: https~7/lnventatech.com/investor-retations/.
CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All contracts and arrangements with related parties, entered by the
Company during the financial year, were in the ordinary course ofbusiness and on an arm's length basis. For details of Related PartyTransactions please refer the Notes of the Financial Statements forthe year under review, forming part of this Annual ReporLNone of the transactions with related parties fall under the scope ofSection 188(1) of the Act. Accordingly, the disclosure of related partytransactions as required under section 134(3) (h) of the Act in FormAOC-2 is not applicable to the Company for financial year 2024-25and hence, does not form part of this report
S'JBSIDIARIES AND JOINT VENTURES
Pursuant to the Scheme as on the effective date le^ closure ofbusiness hours on March 3i 2025. your company has the followingsubsidiaries and joint ventures:subsidiaries:
0) Sterlite Technologies UK ventures Limited
(2) STL UK Holdco Limited
(3) Clearcomm Group LimitedJoint Venture:
(1) Stemte conduspar industrial Ltda. (Brazil)*
Sterlite Technologies UK ventures Limited ("STUKVL") is a whollyowned subsidiary of the Company having its registered office atunit 3 Park Lane Business Park, in Ashfieid Nottingham, ng T7 9GU.united Kingdom, stukvl is engaged in the business of providingnetwork services and solutions to telecommunication companies,governments, and large enterprises across UKs portfolio, includingend-to-end turnkey ftth design and build solutions. loT.
STL UK Holdco Limited ("STL UK") is a wholly owned subsidiary ofthe Company having its registered office at C/O Ballards NewmanChartered Accountants Apex House. Grand Arcade. Tally ho Corner.London. England. NJ2 OEH STL UK is an investment holdingCompany.
Clearcomm Group Limited (“CGL") is a step down subsidiary of theCompany having its registered office at unit 3 Park Lane BusinessPark, in Ashfieid Nottingham, ng 17 9GU. united Kingdom. CGL isengaged in the business of Fiber to the Home rollouL
Sterlite Conduspar industrial Ltda. (Brazil) (“SCIL") is a joint ventureCompany having its registered office at Rua Doutor Muncy. 4000.Barracao dos Fundos. Bairro Costeira. CEP (ZIP code) 83015-290.sao Jose dos Pinhais. Estado do Parana SC1L is engaged in thebusiness of manufacture of insulated electrical wires, cables andconductors,
in accordance with section 136 of the Act and the SEBi ListingRegulations, the audited imanciai statements, and relatedinformation of the Company and its subsidianes are available on thewebsite of the company and can be accessed at https^inveniatecfi.com/lnvestor relations/.
in accordance with section 129(3) of the Act a statement containingsalient features of the financial statementsof the subsidiary companiesinFormAOC-lasANNEXURE ill is provided as partof theconsoiidatedfinancial statement SCIL is under the process of Liquidation.
DISPATCH OF ANNUAL REPORT
Pursuant to various circulars issued by the Ministry of CorporateAffairs and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company will not bedispatching physical copies of the Annual Report and shall besent only by email to the members whose email id is registeredwith the Company/ Registrar and Share Transfer Agent ("RTA")/Depositories/ Depository Participants. However, copies of theAnnual Report will be provided to the members upon requesLAdditionally, in accordance with Regulation 36(i)(b) of the SEBiListing Regulations, a letter containing the webitnk to the AnnualReport for the financial year 2024-2S will be sent to shareholderswho have not registered their email addresses with the Company.Depositories. Depository Participants, or RTA.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted anydeposits within the meaning of Section 73 and 74 of the Act read
with companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules. 2014. Accordingly,no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of details relatingto deposits.
REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITORS
Dunng the year under review, neither the Statutory Auditors nor theSecretarial Auditor has reported any instances of fraud committedagainst the company by Its officers or employees under section143(12) ol the AcL
STATEMENT INDICATING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATIONOF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has formulated a Risk Management Policy and hasa mechanism in place to inform the Board about risk assessmentand mitigation procedures along with a periodical review to ensurethat executive management controls risk by means of a propertydesigned framework.
Board in its meeting held on May 16. 2025 approved theconstitution of Risk Management Committee comprising olMs. Kumud Madhok snnivasan. chairperson. Mr. Pankaj Malik.Mr. Dindayal Jaian and Mr. Gopal Chandra Rastogi as Members.
TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
in accordance with the Scheme of Arrangement between sterliteTechnologies Limited ("Demerged Company") and STL NetworksLimited ("Resulting company"/ "Company") and their respectiveshareholders, sanctioned under Sections 230 to 232 ol theCompanies Act 2013 ("Demerger Scheme"), and pursuant to Section124 of the Act read with the investor Education and Protection FundRules. 2016. the Resulting company has transferred to the investorEducation and Protection Fund CIEPF") the same number of equityshares. i.e_ 47.47.549. that had already been transferred by theDemerged Company to IEPF. on the date ol allotment.
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Company takes pride in the dedication, competence, andcommitment demonstrated by its employees across all businessunits and support Junctions, which ensured a seamless transitionfollowing the demerger. Focused efforts have been made to onboardtalent aligned with the Company's ambitious future objectives.The Company remains committed to enhancing its HR policiesand processes, with continued emphasis on skill development,performance management, and employee engagemenLAs on the financial year ended March 31. 2025. the permanentemployees on the roils of the Company were 405.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING PREVENTION OF SEXUALHARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013The Company is committed to creating and maintaining a securework environment where it's employees, agents, vendors andpartners can work and pursue business together in an atmospherefree of harassmenL exploitation and intimidation caused by acts olSexual Harassment within but not limited to the office premises andother locations directly related to the Company's business.
The objective ol this Policy is to provide protection against sexualharassment of women at workplace and for the prevention andredressai ol complaints of sexual harassment and for mattersconnected therewith.
Ail concerned should take cognizance of the fact that the Companystrongly opposes sexual harassmenL and that such behaviouragainst women is prohibited by the law as set down in "The SexualHarassment of women at Workplace (Prevention. Prohibition andRedressai) AcL 2013 ( POSH Act’) and Sexual Harassment of womenat workplace (Prevention. Prohibition and Redressai) Rules. 2013('POSH Rules') as well as the terms of employmenL Commission ofany act of sexual harassment as delined in the Act and in this Policyshall result in strict disciplinary actioa
we have zero-tolerance for sexual harassmenL we value each andevery employee working with us and wish to protect their dignityand sell respecL in doing so. we are determined to promote aworking environment in which persons of all genders complementeach other as equals in an environment that encourages maximum
productivity and to safeguard personal dignity.
The policy formulated by the Company for prevention of sexualharassment is available on the website of the Company at https;/'invenl3tech.com/lnvestor-relatloas/-
The Company has complied with the provision relating to theconstitution of internal Committee under POSH acL Dunng the yearunder review, no complaint pertaining to sexual harassment at workplace has been received by the Company.
EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION SCHEME
STL Networks Limited - Special Purpose Employee Stock OptionsScheme -2025
As per the Scheme ol Arrangement between stemte TechnologiesLimited ("Demerged Company") and STL Networks Limited("Resulting Company") and their respective shareholders andcreditors under section 230 to 232 ol the Act. the Company hasimplemented Special Purpose Employee Stock option Scheme("SP-ESOP 2025") in accordance with SEBi (Share Based EmployeeBenefits) Regulations. 2014. read with Secunties and ExchangeBoard of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)Regulations. 2021 ("SEBI SBEB Regulations').
The SP-ESOP 2025 has been formulated pursuant to the Scheme togrant options to the eligible employees identified under the existingESOP schemes of the Demerged Company.
As per the Scheme, each eligible employee shall be granted l (One)option under SP-ESOP 202S for every 1 (One) option (whethervested or unvested) outstanding as on the Effective Date under theESOS schemes of the Demerged Company.
STL Networks Limited - Employee Stock Options Scheme - 2025
On the recommendation of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, the Board at its meeting held on September 4.202S. hadapproved the adoption and implementation of the STL NetworksLimited - Employees Stock Options Scheme - 2025 ( ESOP Scheme- 2025" or scheme 2025) in terms of the SEBI (Share BasedEmployee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations. 2021. subject tothe approval of members at the ensuing Annual General MeetingFor more information on the ESOP Scheme - 202S. please refer tothe AGM Notice forming part of this Annual ReportA maximum of One Crore Ninety Five Lakhs ESOPs may be offeredand granted under the aforesaid Scheme, in aggregate, whichon exercise, would entitle not more than 1,95.00.000 (One CroreNinety Five lakhs) equity shares of face value of Rs. 2/- each of theCompany. Further, the Company is seeking the approval or Membersfor adoption and implementation ol the ESOS Scheme - 2025 at theensuing 4m AGM.
ANNUAL RETURN
in terms of Section 92(3) of the Act the annual return of the Companyfor the financial year ended March 31. 2025 is available on theCompany's website at httDS.//lnveniatech com/lrrvestor relations/.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION
Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as requiredunder section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules.2014 is annexed to the Report as Annexure fv
a statement containing particulars of the employees as requiredunder section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) ofthe Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules. 2014 is provided as a separate Annexure formingpart of this report. However, the Annual Report is being sent to themembers excluding the aforesaid Annexure. The said informationis available for electronic inspection during working hours and anymember interested in obtaining such information may write to theCompany secretary or Registrar and Transfer Agent and the samewill be furnished on requesL None of the employees listed in the saidAnnexure are related to any Director of the Company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION ftFOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorptionand foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under sectionI34(3)(m) of the Act. read along with Rule 8 of the Companies(Accounts) Rules 2014. is annexed herewith as Annexure - V.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Report includes forward-looking statements that are subjectto risks and uncertainties. Words such as anticipate', believe',estimate', 'expect', intend', will', and similar expressions, when usedin reference to the company, are meant to identify such statements.The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revisethese forward-looking statements In light of new information, futureevents, or otherwise. Actual results, performance, or achievementsmay vary significantly from those projected or implied. Readers areadvised not to place undue reliance on these statements, which arevalid only as of the date they are made. This Report should be readin conjunction with the accompanying financial statements andrelated notes.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Directors would like to express their appreciation for the assistanceand co operation received from the financial institutions, banks.Government authorities, customers, vendors and members dunngthe year under review. Directors take on record their deep sense ofappreciation to the contnbutions made by the employees throughtheir hard work, dedication, competence, support and co-operationtowards the progress of our Company.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Anktt Agarwal Pankaj Malik
vice chairman A CEO . whole Time Director
whole Time Director
DIN: 03344202 DIN: 10949402
Place: Mumbai
Date: September 4.2025