Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 18th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Companytogether with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended on March 31, 2026.
1. Financial Performance:
The highlights of the Financial Performance for the year are as under:
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
2025-26
2024-25
Revenue from Operations
23,787.48
12,483.36
56,405.23
71,330.49
Profit before Finance costs, Depreciationand Amortisation & Tax
9,031.16
3,150.56
17,232.56
19,098.72
Less: Finance Costs
2,756.53
1,052.55
3,089.16
2,081.01
Less: Depreciation and Amortisation
423.97
302.89
634.56
492.10
Profit before share in profit/(loss) of Jointventures & Tax
5,847.00
1,797.43
13,508.84
16,525.61
Share of Profit/(Loss) from Joint ventures
3.66
(2.31)
Profit before tax
5,850.66
1,795.11
13,512.50
16,523.30
Less: Current Tax
1,286.05
494.38
3,913.64
4,189.67
Less: Defe^ed Tax
(29.86)
(49.92)
(742.46)
416.73
11,916.90
11,851.28
Profit for the year
4,594.47
1,350.65
10,341.32
Total comprehensive income for the year
4,705.77
1,285.03
10,452.62
Net Profit/(Loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent
9,644.35
11,049.20
Non-controlling interest
696.97
867.70
2. Company’s Performance / State ofCompany’s Affairs:
The Indian real estate sector continues to beone of the country's most important growthengines. The market is projected to expand fromapproximately USD 580 billion in 2026 to USD1.21 trillion by 2032, reflecting a CAGR of 13.0%.Despite this strong growth trajectory, the countrycontinues to face a significant housing deficit,with an estimated urban housing shortage ofnearly 10 million units and a requirement for anadditional 30 million affordable homes by 2030 toaccommodate rapid urbanisation and populationgrowth. Looking further ahead, the sector isexpected to witness sustained expansion through2047, supported by rising incomes, infrastructuredevelopment and increasing urban migration.
India's residential real estate market demonstratedresilience in 2025 despite a moderation in
transaction activity. Residential sales across thetop seven cities declined by 11% year-on-yearto 270,323 units, while new launches fell by arelatively modest 3% to 293,079 units. However,the headline numbers masked a significantstructural shift in demand, with homebuyersincreasingly gravitating toward premium housing.
The premiumisation trend strengthenedconsiderably during the year. Homes priced aboveRs. 1 crore accounted for 63% of total residentialsales, compared with 53% in 2024, and recorded6% year-on-year growth. In contrast, demand inthe sub-Rs. 1 crore segment softened noticeably.Developers responded by increasingly focusingon higher-value projects, with premium housingcontributing nearly 70% of all new launches.Growth was particularly strong in the Rs. 1.5-3crore and Rs. 3-5 crore categories, reflectingconsumers' growing preference for larger, better-located and amenity-rich homes.
Market activity remained concentrated in thecountry's leading metropolitan centers, withBengaluru, Mumbai and Pune accounting fornearly two-thirds of total housing sales. Despiteelevated pricing levels, unsold inventory increasedby only 4% year-on-year, indicating broadlybalanced supply-demand conditions acrossmajor markets.
Supported by favourable structural driversincluding urbanisation, infrastructure expansion,stable employment conditions, improvingaffordability through lower interest rates andcontinued migration to major economic centers,the residential real estate sector remains wellpositioned for long-term growth.
In this favourable operating environment, FY26was a landmark year for your Company, markedby record bookings and significant businessdevelopment activity.
In FY26, your Company achieved its highest-ever annual booking value of Rs. 1,550 Crores,reflecting strong year-on-year growth of 22%. Newlaunches contributed nearly 60% of total bookings,amounting to approximately Rs. 930 Crores. TheCompany's two launches in Q4 FY26, ArvindSkycrest in Bengaluru and Arvind Greenfields inVadodara received encouraging response, withapproximately 53% and 42% of launched inventoryrespectively booked within a short periodof launch.
The year was also significant from a businessdevelopment perspective, with the addition ofprojects across Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and theMumbai Metropolitan Region, including a premiumredevelopment project in Santacruz, acquisitionsin Sarjapur and Whitefield, high-rise developmentin Vastrapur and plotted development in Baroda.These projects represent an estimated cumulativerevenue potential of approximately Rs. 3,140Crores based on current development plans andmarket assumptions.
Your Company's consolidated revenue for FY26stood at Rs. 564 Crores, Adjusted EBITDA stoodat Rs. 156 Crores, Profit after tax attributableto equity holders stood at Rs. 96 Crores, Netoperating cash flows for the year stood at Rs. 417Crores. Based on the current project pipeline, theCompany estimates unrealised operating cashflows of over Rs. 4,970 Crores over the next fourto five years.
Backed by a robust launch pipeline, astrengthened development portfolio and healthyoperating cash flows, your Company remains wellpositioned to capitalise on the favourable long¬
term industry outlook and deliver sustainablevalue for all stakeholders.
The project-wise booking, revenue status etc.are available in the Management Discussion andAnalysis section of this Report.
3. Dividend:
Your Directors have recommended final dividendof Rs. 2.25/- per equity share of Rs. 10/- each(i.e. 22.50%), for the financial year ended on March31, 2026. Dividend pay-out is in accordance withthe Company's dividend distribution policy. Thedividend, if approved by the members at theensuing Annual General Meeting, would involvea cash outflow of about Rs. 1032.01 Lakhs. Thedividend will be paid after deduction of tax atsource to those Shareholders whose namesappear in the Register of Members as on theRecord Date.
The Dividend Distribution Policy containing therequirements mentioned in Regulation 43A ofthe SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, can beaccessed at the following Web-link:https://www.arvindsmartspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf
4. Transfer to Reserves:
Your Directors have decided not to transfer anyamount to the General Reserve for the yearunder review.
5. Details of Material Changes from theEnd of the Financial Year Till the Date ofThis Report:
No Material Changes have taken place from theend of the financial year till the date of this report.
6. Share Capital:
During the year under review, there has beenno change in the authorised share capital of theCompany. The authorised share capital of theCompany as on March 31, 2026 stood at Rs. 70.00Cr. (Rupees Seventy Crores only) divided into7.00 Cr. (Seven Crores) equity shares of Rs. 10/-(Rupees Ten only) each.
Your Company has allotted 3,02,500 equity sharesof Rs. 10/- each (Rupees Ten only) to the eligibleemployees, pursuant to the exercise of stockoptions granted to them in terms of the ArvindInfrastructure Limited - Employees Stock OptionPlan - 2016 (AIL ESOP - 2016). Consequently,as on March 31, 2026, the paid-up equity share
capital is Rs. 45.86 Cr. consisting of 4,58,66,979equity shares of Rs.10/- each.
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reportingis required in respect of the following items asthere were no transactions/events on these itemsduring the year under review viz.:
(a) Issue of equity shares with differential rightsas to dividend, voting or otherwise.
(b) Issue of Shares (including Sweat EquityShares) to employees of the Company underany Scheme.
(c) Voting rights which are not directly exercisedby the employees in respect of shares forthe subscription/ purchase of which loanwas given by the Company (as there is noscheme pursuant to which such persons canbeneficially hold shares as envisaged undersection 67(3)(c) of the Act).
7. Employee Stock Option Scheme:
The Company has implemented ArvindInfrastructure Limited Employees Stock OptionPlan - 2016 (“AIL ESOP 2016”) and the ArvindSmartSpaces Limited Employee Stock OptionScheme - 2025 (“ASL ESOS 2025”) (collectively,“ESOP Schemes”) to grant equity-basedincentives to eligible employees and directors ofthe Company and its subsidiary companies, inaccordance with the provisions of Section 62(1)(b) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures)Rules, 2014 and the SEBI (Share Based EmployeeBenefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021(“SEBI SBEB Regulations”).
During the year under review, the membersof the Company, by way of postal ballot onMarch 15, 2026, approved amendments tothe aforesaid ESOP Schemes, inter alia, toenable implementation through the trust route.Accordingly, an irrevocable employee welfaretrust, namely “ASL ESOP Trust” (“Trust”),has been established to administer the ESOPSchemes, with a view to enhancing operationalefficiency and ensuring streamlined execution ofESOP-related activities. The Trust shall, inter alia,acquire, hold and transfer equity shares of theCompany for the benefit of eligible employees inaccordance with the terms of the ESOP Schemesand applicable laws. Accordingly, the Trust hasacquired 4,58,670 equity shares of Rs. 10/- eachfrom the secondary market.
During the year, the Company granted 4,50,000stock options under AIL ESOP 2016 and 8,50,000stock options under ASL ESOS 2025. The ESOPSchemes are in compliance with the SEBI SBEBRegulations. A certificate from the SecretarialAuditor confirming that the ESOP Schemeshave been implemented in accordance with theapplicable laws and regulations shall be availablefor inspection by the members in electronic modeat the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The disclosures as required under Section 62 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 ofthe Companies (Share Capital and Debentures)Rules, 2014 and the SEBI SBEB Regulations areset out in Annexure - A to this Report.
8. Finance:
During the year, your Company has availednet borrowings of Rs. 31,302.96 Lakhs. Theinvestments in new lands and projects duringthe year has been funded out of strong businessinflows and incremental borrowings. The totalStandalone Debt stands at Rs. 56,952.08 Lakhsas on March 31, 2026. On a consolidated basisnet interest bearing funds has increased fromRs. 27,887.86 Lakhs to Rs. 57,744.58 Lakhs. TheNet Debt to Equity ratio on a consolidated basisas on March 31, 2026 is 0.89 as compared to 0.47as on March 31, 2025.
9. Deposits:
During the year under review, your Company hasnot accepted or renewed any deposits within themeaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act,2013 and the Rules framed thereunder.
10. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees, orInvestments Under Section 186:
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investmentscovered under the provisions of Section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
11. Consolidated Financial Statements:
The Consolidated Financial Statements of theCompany are prepared in accordance withrelevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013including Indian Accounting Standards specifiedunder Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013and form part of this Annual Report.
12. Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives:
Community well-being and environmentalregeneration remain core to how ArvindSmartSpaces defines business success. This year,the Company's CSR efforts were directed towardtwo key areas: restoring the natural environmentand strengthening access to education, bothof which fall within the scope of Schedule VIIof the Companies Act, 2013. These initiativesreflect the Company's continued commitment tobuilding long-term value for the communities andecosystems it operates within. A summary of theCSR Policy, along with the expenditure incurredduring FY 2025-26, is provided in Annexure - B.
Your Company carries out its CSR initiativesthrough two implementing partners: StrategicHelp Alliance for Relief to Distressed Area(SHARDA) Trust and Arvind Foundation (AF).
13. Human Resources:
At Arvind Smartspaces, Human Resources as aforward-looking talent function is dedicated tomore than just product creation; your Companyis committed to nurturing careers. As an Equalopportunity employer, Arvind Smartspacesteam comprises of a diversified array of talentcollaborating harmoniously to re-define thebusiness, industry and envision new horizons.
Arvind Smartspaces HR policy is to fosterexcellence through people centric, designed toinspire HR practices to inculcate and encourageits employees to own and bring out ASL's positiveworking culture.
Your Company is working on individual's strengthsand expanding individual roles over the period oftime as a part of job enlargement and providingthem job enrichment. Your Company can easilywitness or exhibit this in its current and for futureleadership pipeline used as a part of potentialassessment for building successive leaders.
Chat with Chairman and MD & CEO duringSamvaad, Employee Engagement Programs,Sports Events, CLAP (Compliment, Laud,Appreciate, Praise) Cards are some of the fewinitiatives to bring out the best, motivate andrecognize employees' strengths. The LeadershipEnclave / Town Hall Meets are few platforms whereindividual / team's contribution to organizationalsuccess, has been recognized and rewarded.
Arvind SmartSpaces Talent acquisition enablesto create talent density by attracting bettertalent from the industry and creating a positive
advantage. Your Company is committed to itsequal opportunity policy at every selection stage.This policy applies to all employees who areinvolved in hiring for your company. It refers to allpotential job candidates.
14. Risk Management:
The Real Estate market is inherently a cyclicalmarket and is affected by macroeconomicconditions, changes in governmental schemes,changes in supply and demand for products,availability of consumer finance and liquidity.These factors can affect the demand for both theforthcoming projects and also ongoing projects.
Arvind Smartspaces has developed andimplemented Risk Management Policy. The policyidentifies the threat of adverse events which mayaffect shareholder's value, ability of Companyto achieve objectives or implement businessstrategies. Further, such risks are categorizedinto Strategic Risks, Operating Risks andRegulatory Risks.
Under the framework, your Company has laiddown a Risk Management Policy which defines theprocess for identification of risks, its assessment,mitigation measures, monitoring and reporting.While your company, through its employees andExecutive Management, continuously assess theidentified Risks, the Risk Management Committeeand the Audit Committee review the identifiedRisks and its mitigation measures annually.
15. Internal Control Systems and TheirAdequacy:
Your Company has a robust internal controlframework commensurate with the size, scale,and complexity of its operations. The frameworkis supported by an experienced Internal Auditfunction, complemented by independent reviewsconducted by an external audit firm and theGroup Assurance team. These teams possess therequisite expertise in internal controls, operationalprocesses, and standard operating procedures.
The internal control system is reinforced throughwell-documented and approved policies,guidelines, and procedures that are alignedwith industry best practices. These controlsare designed to safeguard assets, ensurethe accuracy and reliability of financial andoperational information, promote operationalefficiency, support compliance with applicablelaws and regulations, and uphold high standardsof business integrity.
The Internal Audit function periodically evaluatesthe adequacy and effectiveness of the Company'sinternal control systems and reviews compliancewith established policies, procedures, andoperating standards. Based on audit findings andrecommendations, process owners implementappropriate corrective and preventive actionswithin defined timelines, thereby strengtheningthe overall control environment.
Significant audit observations, together with thestatus of corrective actions taken thereon, arereviewed and presented on a quarterly basis tothe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors,ensuring continuous oversight and improvementof the Company's internal control framework.
16. Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy:
Your Company has a vigil mechanism namedWhistle Blower Policy to deal with instances offraud and mismanagement, if any. The details ofthe Whistle Blower Policy are explained in theCorporate Governance Report and also postedon the website of the Company athttps://www.arvindsmartspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Whistleblower-Policy-.pdf
17. Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint VentureCompanies:
As on March 31, 2026, the Company has 5 (five)wholly owned subsidiary companies, 28 (twenty-eight) subsidiary Limited Liability Partnerships(Direct or Indirect) and 1 (one) joint ventureLimited Liability Partnership.
During the year under review, companies/LLPs/entities which have become and/or ceased tobe subsidiary, joint venture or associate of theCompany are given in the Note No. 36 to theFinancial Statements.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014 a statement containingsalient features of financial statements ofsubsidiaries, associates and joint ventureCompanies in Form AOC-1 is attached to theFinancial Statements. The separate auditedfinancial statements in respect of each of thesubsidiary shall be kept open for inspection at theRegistered Office of the Company. Your Companywill also make available these documentsupon request by any member of the Companyinterested in obtaining the same.
Your Company has framed a policy fordetermining material subsidiaries and canbe accessed at the following Web-link:https://www.arvindsmartspaces.com/
wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Policy-on-
Determination-of-Material-Subsidiary.pdf
18. Change in Nature of Business
During the year under review, there has been nochange in the nature of business of your Company.
19. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
The Board of Directors consist of 10 (ten) Directorsout of which 2 (two) are Executive Directors, 3(three) are Non-Executive Non-IndependentDirectors including 1 (one) Nominee Director and5 (five) are Non-Executive Independent Directorsincluding a Woman Director. The compositionis in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013and SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
As per the provisions of Section 152(6) of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Company's Articlesof Association, Mr. Kulin Sanjay Lalbhai (DIN:05206878) shall retire by rotation at the ensuing18th Annual General Meeting and being eligible,has offered himself for re-appointment as theDirector of the Company.
During the year under review, following changeshave occurred in the composition of the Boardof Directors;
Mr. Sanjay S. Lalbhai (DIN: 00008329) steppeddown from the position of Chairman and Non¬Executive Director of the Company and Mr. Kulin S.Lalbhai (DIN: 05206878) Non-Executive Directorand Vice-Chairman of the Company is elevated asChairman of the Board and the Company w.e.f.November 3, 2025. The Board places on recordits appreciation of the valuable contributionmade by Mr. Sanjay S. Lalbhai during his tenure asChairman of the Company.
Mr. Priyansh Kapoor (DIN: 09089059) is appointedas Whole-time Director and Chief ExecutiveOfficer of the Company with effect from August9, 2025, and subsequently re-designated asManaging Director & Chief Executive Officer w.e.f.February 10, 2026.
Mr. Punit S. Lalbhai (DIN: 05125502) is appointedas a Non-Executive Director and Mr. PrashantKumar Das (DIN: 03440571) is appointed as anIndependent Director of the Company w.e.f.November 3, 2025.
Mr. Kamal Singal is re-designated as Whole¬time Director (Strategy and Investments) w.e.f.February 10, 2026.
All the Independent Directors have submittedrequisite declarations confirming that they meetthe criteria of independence as prescribed underSection 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. The Independent Directorshave also confirmed that they have complied withSchedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and theCompany's Code of Conduct.
None of the Directors are disqualified from beingappointed as Directors as specified in section 164of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year under review, Mr. Mitanshu Shahresigned as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & KeyManagerial Personnel (KMP) w.e.f. May 31, 2025and Mr. Amit Chamaria, appointed as CFO & KMPw.e.f. November 3, 2025.
Mr. Priyansh Kapoor - Managing Director & CEO,Mr. Amit Chamaria - Chief Financial Officer andMr. Prakash Makwana - Company Secretary arethe key managerial personnel of the Companyin terms of provisions of Section 203 of theCompanies Act, 2013.
20. Formal Annual Evaluation:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act,2013 and Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, your Board has carried out anevaluation of independent directors which includesthe performance of directors, fulfilment of criteriaof independence specified in these regulationsand their independence from the Management,its own performance as well as evaluation ofworking of its Committees on the basis of criteriaformulated by the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee which are broadly in compliance withthe Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued bySEBI vide its Circular dated January 5, 2018. Themanner in which the evaluation is carried out isexplained in the Corporate Governance Report.
21. Appointment and Remuneration Policy:
Your Board has, on the recommendation of theNomination and Remuneration Committee,framed a policy for selection and appointmentof Directors, Key Managerial Personnel andSenior Management and their remuneration.The same can be accessed at the followingWeblink:https://www.arvindsmartspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf
22. Familiarization Programme for theIndependent Directors:
In compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,the Company has put in place a familiarizationprogramme for the Independent Directorsto familiarize them with their role, rights andresponsibility as Directors, the working ofthe Company, nature of the industry in whichthe Company operates, business model etc.The same can be accessed at the followingWeb-link:https://www.arvindsmartspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Familiarization-Program-for-Independent-Director-2025-26.pdf
23. Number of Meetings of the Board ofDirectors and Committees:
A calendar of Board and Committee Meetingsis prepared and circulated in advance to theDirectors to enable them to plan their schedulefor effective participation in the Meetings.
During the year under review, 6 (six) meetings ofthe Board of Directors, 4 (four) meetings of AuditCommittee, 5 (five) meetings of Nomination andRemuneration Committee, 2 (two) meetingsof Risk Management Committee, 1 (one)meeting of Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee, 1 (one) meeting of Stakeholders'Relationship Committee, 1 (one) meeting ofIndependent Directors', 17 (seventeen) meetingsof Management Committee and 6 (six) meetingsof Land Investment Committee were convenedand held, the details of which are provided in theCorporate Governance Report forming part ofthis Report.
24. Committees of Board:
With an objective of strengthening thegovernance standards and to comply with theapplicable statutory provisions, the Board hasconstituted various committees and the detailsof such committees constituted by the Board aregiven in the Corporate Governance Report, whichforms part of this Annual Report.
25. Director’s Responsibility Statement:
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act,2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of theirknowledge and ability, confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accountsfor the year ended on March 31, 2026, theapplicable accounting standards have beenfollowed along with proper explanationrelating to material departures, if any;
(b) they have selected such accountingpolicies and applied them consistently andmade judgements and estimates that arereasonable and prudent so as to give a trueand fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany at the end of the financial yearand of the profit and loss of the Companyfor that period;
(c) they have taken proper and sufficient caretowards the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance withthe provisions of the Companies Act forsafeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
(d) they have prepared annual accounts on agoing concern basis;
(e) they have laid down proper internal financialcontrols, which are adequate and areoperating effectively;
(f) they have devised proper systems toensure compliance with the provisions ofall applicable laws and such systems areadequate and operating effectively.
26. Related Party Transactions:
All transactions with Related Parties are placedbefore the Audit Committee and the Board fortheir approval. Prior omnibus approval of theAudit Committee is obtained for the transactionswhich are of a foreseen and repetitive nature.The transactions entered into pursuant to theomnibus approval so granted are audited and astatement giving details of all the related partytransaction specifying the nature, value andterms and conditions of the transactions is placedbefore the Audit Committee for their approval ona quarterly basis.
All the related party transactions are enteredinto on arm's length basis, in the ordinary courseof business and are in compliance with theapplicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015. There are nomaterially significant related party transactionsmade by the Company with Promoters, Directorsor Key Managerial Personnel etc. which mayhave potential conflict with the interest of theCompany at large or which warrants the approvalof the shareholders. Accordingly, no transactionsare being reported in Form AOC-2 in terms ofSection 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read withCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. However, thedetails of the transactions with Related Party are
provided in the Company's financial statements inaccordance with the IND AS - 24.
The Policy on Related Party Transactionsas approved by the Board can be accessedat the following Web-link:https://www.arvindsmartspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Related-Party-Transactions-Policy.pdf
27. Significant and Material Orders Passed bythe Regulators / Courts / Tribunals:
There are no significant material orders passedby the Regulators / Courts which would impactthe going concern status of the Company and itsfuture operations.
28. Auditors:(a) Statutory Auditor:
M/s. S R B C & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants,(ICAI Firm Registration No. 324982E / E300003)were re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of yourCompany at the 14th Annual General Meeting("AGM”) held on August 12, 2022 for a period of 5(five) consecutive years.
The Report given by M/s. S R B C & Co LLP,Chartered Accountants on the financialstatements along with the notes to the financialstatements of the Company for the financial year2025-2026 is forming part of the Annual Report.There has been no qualification, reservation oradverse remark or disclaimer in their Report.During the year under review, the Auditors hadnot reported any matter under Section 143(12)of the Companies Act, 2013 therefore no detail isrequired to be disclosed under Section 134(3)(ca)of the Companies Act.
(b) Cost Auditors:
On the recommendation of the Audit Committee,your Board of Directors appointed M/s Kiran J.Mehta & Co., Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad(Firm Registration No. 000025), as Cost Auditorsof the Company for the FY26-27 under Section148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with theCompanies (Cost Records and Audit) AmendmentRules, 2014. M/s Kiran J. Mehta & Co. haveconfirmed that they are free from disqualificationspecified under Section 141(3) and proviso toSection 148(3) read with Section 141(4) of theCompanies Act, 2013 and that their appointmentmeets the requirements of Section 141(3)(g)of the Companies Act, 2013. They have furtherconfirmed their independent status and an arm'slength relationship with the Company.
The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditorsis required to be ratified by the Members in ageneral meeting.
Accordingly, a Resolution seeking Members'ratification for the remuneration payable to M/sKiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Auditors is included atItem No. 6 of the notice convening the AGM.
(c) Secretarial Auditors:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, your Company hasappointed M/s. N. V. Kathiria & Associates,Practicing Company Secretaries, Ahmedabadfor a term of 5 (five) consecutive years fromFY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30, to conduct theSecretarial Audit of the Company. Report of theSecretarial Audit in Form MR-3 for the financialyear 2025-26 is enclosed as Annexure - C. Thesaid Report does not have any qualification,reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
The Secretarial Audit Reports of MaterialSubsidiaries of the Company namely, ArvindHomes Private Limited and Arvind Hebbal HomesPrivate Limited are also enclosed as Annexure - Dand Annexure - E, respectively in compliance withregulation 24A of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.
29. Enhancing Shareholders Value:
Your Company believes that its shareholdersare among its most important stakeholders.Accordingly, your Company's operations arecommitted to the pursuit of achieving highlevels of operating performance and costcompetitiveness, consolidating and building forgrowth, enhancing the productive asset andresource base and nurturing overall corporatereputation. Your Company is also committedto creating value for its other stakeholders byensuring that its corporate actions positivelyimpact the socio-economic and environmentaldimensions and contribute to sustainable growthand development.
30. Corporate Governance Report andManagement Discussion & Analysis:
The Corporate Governance Report andManagement Discussion & Analysis, which formpart of this Report, is set out as separate Annexure,together with the Certificate from the PracticingCompany Secretary regarding compliance ofconditions of Corporate Governance as stipulatedin Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
31. Business Responsibility and SustanabilityReport:
The Business Responsibility and SustainabilityReport for the year ended on March 31, 2026as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 is annexed which forms part ofthis Annual Report.
32. Secretarial Standards
During the year under review, your Companyhas complied with the provisions of SecretarialStandard - 1 and Secretarial Standard - 2 issuedby the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
33. Conservation of Energy, TechnologyAbsorption And Foreign Exchange Earningsand Outgo:
Information in accordance with the provisions ofSection 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014regarding conservation of energy and technologyabsorption are not given as the Company hasnot undertaken any manufacturing activity.There were no foreign Exchange Earnings orOutgo during the period under review except onforeign travelling.
34. Annual Return:
The Annual Return as required under Section92 and Section 134 of the Companies Act,2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014can be accessed at the following Web-link:https://www.arvindsmartspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Annual-Return-FY-2025-26-1.pdf
35. Particulars of Employees:
The information required pursuant to Section197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of theCompany, will be provided upon request. In termsof Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013,the Report and Accounts are being sent to theMembers and others entitled thereto, excludingthe information on employees' particulars whichis available for inspection by the Members at theRegistered Office of the Company during businesshours on working days of the Company up tothe date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.If any member is interested in obtaining a copythereof, such member may write to the CompanySecretary in this regard.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and otherdetails as required under Section 197(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the(Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 as amended, are given inAnnexure - F to this report.
36. Disclosure as Per Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) ACT, 2013:
Your Company has adopted a policy against sexualharassment in line with the provisions of SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and therules framed thereunder. Arvind SmartSpacesLimited Internal Complaint Committee (“ASLICC”)is formed by the Company which is workingunder purview of group level Committee i.e.Arvind Internal Complaints Committee ("AICC”),the details of which are declared across theorganization. All the members of ASLICC are
trained by the subject experts on handling theinvestigations and proceedings as defined inthe policy.
During the year, 2 (Two) complaints were filedand each of these cases have been investigated,necessary actions have been taken and closed.
37. Acknowledgements:
Your Directors take this opportunity to express theirsincere thanks to all the employees, customers,suppliers, business associates, bankers, investors,lenders, regulatory and government authoritiesand stock exchanges for their support.
By Order of the Board
Date: May 20, 2026 Kulin S. Lalbhai
Place: Ahmedabad Chairman