Provisions
A provision is recognised when the Company hasa present obligation (legalor constructive) as aresult of a past event, it is probable that an outflowof resources embodying economic benefits willbe required to settle the obligation and a reliableestimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.When the Company expects some or all of a provisionto be reimbursed, for example, under an insurancecontract, the reimbursement is recognised as aseparate asset, but only when the reimbursement isvirtually certain. The expense relating to a provisionis presented in the statement of profit and loss net ofany reimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material,provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax ratethat reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific tothe liability. When discounting is used, the increase inthe provision due to the passage of time is recognisedas a finance cost.
Contingent liabilities
Contingent liabilities are disclosed in the notes.Contingent liabilities are disclosed for
(1) Possible obligations which will be confirmed onlyby future events not wholly within the control ofthe Company or
(2) Present obligations arising from past eventswhere it is not probable that an outflow ofresources will be required to settle the obligationor a reliable estimate of the amount of theobligation cannot be made.
Contingent assets are not recognised in thestandalone financial statements. However, the sameare disclosed in the standalone financial statements
where an inflow of economic benefit is probable
Contingent assets are recognized when the realisationof income is virtually certain, then the related assetis not a contingent asset and its recognition isappropriate.
Provisions, contingent liabilities, contingent assetsand commitments are reviewed at each reportingdate.
(i) Retirement and other Employee BenefitsI. Defined benefit planProvident Fund
The Company has been contributing to employeesprovident fund benefits through a trust "MaxFinancial Services Limited Provident Fund Trust"managed by Max Financial Services Limited, upto January 31, 2026. Under this arrangement,contributions determined at a fixed percentageof basic salaries of the employees are depositedto the trust every month. The benefit vests uponcommencement of the employment. The interestrate payable by the trust to the beneficiariesevery year is notified by the government andthe Company has an obligation to make goodthe shortfall, if any, between the return from theinvestments of the trust and the notified interestrate.
Effective February 1, 2026, the Companydiscontinued contributions to the said Trustand commenced remitting provident fundcontributions directly to the RecognizedProvident Fund in accordance with the applicableprovisions of the Employees' Provident Fundsand Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. TheCompany's obligation under this arrangement islimited to the amount of contributions requiredto be made to the Recognized Provident Fund.
Provident fund contributions are recognised asan employee benefits expense in the Statementof Profit and Loss in the period in which theemployees render the related service.
Gratuity
The Company's gratuity fund scheme and post¬employment benefit scheme are considered asdefined benefit plans. The Company's liability isdetermined on the basis of an actuarial valuationusing the projected unit credit method as at thebalance sheet date.
Remeasurements, comprising of actuarialgains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling,excluding amounts included in net interest onthe net defined benefit liability and the returnon plan assets (excluding amounts included innet interest on the net defined benefit liability),are recognized immediately in the Balance Sheetwith a corresponding debit or credit to retainedearnings through OCI in the period in which theyoccur. Remeasurements are not reclassified toprofit or loss in subsequent periods.
Net interest is calculated by applying the discountrate to the net defined benefit (liabilities/assets).The Company recognized the following changesin the net defined benefit obligation underemployee benefit expenses in statement ofprofit and loss.:
(i) Service cost comprising current service cost,past service cost, gain & loss on curtailmentsand non routine settlements.
(ii) Net interest expenses or income.
II. Short term employee benefits
a. Short term employee benefits that areexpected to be settled wholly within 12months after the end of the period inwhich the employees render the relatedservice are recognised as an expense atthe undiscounted amount in the statementof profit and loss of the year in which therelated service is rendered.
b. Accumulated Compensated absences,which are expected to be settled whollywithin 12 months after the end of theperiod in which the employees render therelated service, are treated as short termemployee benefits. The Company measuresthe expected cost of such absences as theadditional amount that it expects to pay asa result of the unused entitlement that hasaccumulated at the reporting date.
III. Other long-term employee benefits
Benefits under the Company's leave encashmentconstitute other long term employee benefits.
The Company's obligation in respect of leaveencashment is the amount of future benefit thatemployees have earned in return for their servicein the current and prior periods; that benefit
is discounted to determine its present value.The discount rate is based on the prevailingmarket yields of Indian government securitiesas at the reporting date that have maturity datesapproximating the terms of the Company'sobligations. The calculation is performed usingthe projected unit credit method. Any actuarialgains or losses are recognized in profit or loss inthe period in which they arise.
The employees can carry-forward a portion ofthe un-utilized accrued compensated absencesand utilize it in future service periods or receivecash compensation during employment as perpolicy of the Company or on termination ofemployment. Since the compensated absencesdo not fall due wholly within twelve months afterthe end of the period in which the employeesrender the related service and are also notexpected to be utilized wholly within twelvemonths after the end of such period, the benefitis classified as a long-term employee benefit.The Company records an obligation for suchcompensated absences in the period in whichthe employee renders the services that increasethis entitlement. The obligation is measured onthe basis of independent actuarialvaluationusing the projected unit credit method.
Re-measurement of employee benefits includingactuarial gains and losses are recognized in thebalance sheet with a corresponding debit orcredit to retained earnings through Statementof Profit and Loss or Other ComprehensiveIncome in the ar of occurrence, as the case maybe. Remeasurements are not reclassified tothe Statement of Profit and Loss in subsequentperiods.
(j) Financial Instruments - Initial recognition,subsequent measurement and impairment
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise toa financial asset of one entity and a financial liability orequity instrument of another entity.
Financial Assets
Financial Assets are classified at amortised cost orfair value through Profit or Loss, depending on itsbusiness model for managing those financial assetsand the assets contractual cash flow characteristics.
For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses willeither be recorded in profit or loss. For investments
in debt instruments, this will depend on the businessmodel in which the investment is held.
For investments in equity instruments, this will dependon whether the company has made an irrevocableelection at the time of initial recognition to accountfor the equity investment at fair value through othercomprehensive income.
The Company account for Investment in Subsidiariesat cost as per Ind AS 27 Separate Financial Statements.
For impairment purposes, financial assets are testedon an individualbasis, other financialassets areassessed collectively in the Company that sharesimilar credit risk characteristics.
Measurement
At initial recognition, the Company measures afinancial asset at its fair value , and in the case of afinancial asset not at fair value through profit or loss,transaction costs that are directly attributable to theacquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs offinancial assets carried at fair value through profit orloss are expensed in profit or loss.
Investment in Debt instruments
Subsequent measurement of debt instrumentsdepends on the Company's business model formanaging the asset and the cash flow characteristicsof the asset. The Company measures allits Debtinstrument either at amortised cost or at fair valuethrough profit or loss.
• Amortised cost: Assets that are held forcollection of contractual cash flows where thosecash flows represent solely payments of principaland interest are measured at amortised cost.Financialassets classified at amortised costare subsequently measured at amortised costusing the effective interest rate (EIR) method.Amortised cost is calculated by taking intoaccount any discount or premium on acquisitionand fees or costs that are an integral part of theEIR. Interest income from these financial assetsis included in finance income using the effectiveinterest rate method.
• Fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL): Any
financial asset that does not meet the criteria forclassification as at amortized cost or as financialassets at fair value through other comprehensiveincome, is classified as financial assets at fairvalue through profit or loss. Financialassets
at fair value through profit or loss are at eachreporting date fair valued with all the changesrecognized in the statement of profit or loss.
Trade receivables
A receivable is classified as a 'trade receivable' if itis in respect to the amount due from customers onaccount of services rendered in the ordinary courseof business.
The Company recognises life time expected creditlosses for all trade receivables that do not constitute afinancing transaction.
Impairment is made on the expected credit losses,which are the present value of the cash shortfalls overthe expected life of financial assets. The impairmentmethodology applied depends on whether there hasbeen a significant increase in credit risk. The estimatedimpairment losses are recognised in a separateprovision for impairment and the impairment lossesare recognised in the Statement of Profit and Losswithin other expenses.
Subsequent changes in assessment of impairmentare recognised in provision for impairment andthe change in impairment losses are recognisedin the Statement of Profit and Loss within otherexpenses. For foreign currency trade receivable,impairment is assessed after reinstatement at closingrates. Individual receivables which are known to beuncollectible are written off by reducing the carryingamount of trade receivable and the amount of theloss is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Losswithin other expenses. Subsequent recoveries ofamounts previously written off are credited to otherIncome Investment in equity instruments
Derecognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of afinancial asset) is primarily derecognised when:
(a) The rights to receive cash flows from the assethave expired, or
(b) the Company has transferred substantially all therisks and rewards of the asset, or
(c) the Company has neither transferred norretained substantially all the risks and rewardsof the asset, but has transferred control of theasset.
Classification as debt or equity
Debt and equity instruments issued by the Companyare classified as either financial liabilities or as equityin accordance with the substance of the contractualarrangements and the definitions of a financial liabilityand an equity instrument.
a. Equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract thatevidences a residual interest in the assets ofan entity after deducting all of its liabilities.Equity instruments issued by the company arerecognised at the proceeds received, net of directissue costs. Repurchase of the Company's ownequity instruments is recognised and deducteddirectly in equity. No gain or loss is recognised inthe statement of profit and loss on the purchase,sale, issue or cancellation of the Company's ownequity instruments
b. Financial LiabilitiesClassification
The Company classifies allfinancial liabilitiesmeasured at amortised cost.
Initial recognition and measurement
At initial recognition, all financial liabilities otherthan fair valued through profit and loss arerecognised initially at fair value less transactioncosts that are attributable to the issue offinancial liability. Transaction costs of financialliability carried at fair value through profit or lossis expensed in profit or loss.
After initialrecognition, financial liabilities aresubsequently measured at amortized cost usingthe effective interest rate (EIR) method. Gainsand losses are recognized in Statement of Profitand Loss when the liabilities are derecognizedas well as through the EIR amortization processAmortized cost is calculated by taking intoaccount any discount or premium on acquisitionand fees or costs that are an integral part of theEIR. The EIR amortization is included as financecosts in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
The Company's financial liabilities mainly
comprise:
• Non-current financial liabilities mainly
consist Lease Liability, Deferred Guarantee
Income and Ind AS Security Deposits.
• Current financial liabilities mainly consist oftrade payables, security deposit received,Deferred Guarantee Income, lease liabilitiesand other staff related payables.
Trade Payables
This amount represents liabilities for goods andservices provided to the Company prior to the endof financial year which are unpaid. The amounts areunsecured and are usually paid within 90 days ofrecognition. Trade and other payables are presentedas current liabilities unless payment is not due within12 months after the reporting period. They arerecognised initially at fair value and subsequentlymeasured at amortised cost using EIR method.
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligationunder the liability is discharged or cancelled orexpires. When an existing financial liability is replacedby another from the same lender on substantiallydifferent terms, or the terms of an existing liabilityare substantially modified, such an exchange ormodification is treated as the derecognition of theoriginal liability and the recognition of a new liability.The difference in the respective carrying amounts isrecognised in the standalone statement of profit andloss.
Impairment of financial assets
Loss allowance for expected credit losses is recognisedfor financial assets measured at amortised cost andfair value through other comprehensive income.
For financial assets (apart from trade receivables thatdo not constitute of financing transaction) whosecredit risk has not significantly increased since initialrecognition, loss allowance equal to twelve monthsexpected credit losses is recognised. Loss allowanceequalto the lifetime expected credit losses isrecognised if the credit risk of the financial asset hassignificantly increased since initial recognition.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset andthe net amount is reported in the balance sheet ifthere is a currently enforceable legal right to offset therecognised amounts and there is an intention to settlethem on a net basis or to realise the assets and settlethe liabilities simultaneously
Financial Guarantee Contracts
Financial guarantee contracts issued by the Companyare those contracts that require a payment to be madeto reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because thespecified debtor fails to make a payment when duein accordance with the terms of a debt instrument.Financial guarantee contracts are recognised initiallyas a liability at fair value, adjusted for transaction coststhat are directly attributable to the issuance of theguarantee. Subsequently, the liability is measured atthe higher of the amount of loss allowance determinedas per impairment requirements of Ind AS 109 andthe amount recognised less cumulative amortisation.
In case of Financial guarantee given by the companyto third party on behalf of its wholly own subsidiarywithout taking any sum or consideration (Non¬funded financial guarantee) from its subsidiary/ies,present value of notional interest on such guaranteeamount is debited to the respective investment of itssubsidiary/is and recognized the income on deferredbasis periodically.
(k) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalent in the balance sheetcomprise cash at banks and on hand, deposits heldat callwith banks, other short-term highly liquidinvestments with original maturities of three monthsor less that are readily convertible to a known amountof cash and are subject to an insignificant risk ofchanges in value and are held for the purpose ofmeeting short-term cash commitments.
For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cashand cash equivalents consist of cash and short-termdeposits, as defined above.
(l) Foreign currency reinstatementa) Functional and presentation currency
Standalone financialstatements have beenpresented in Indian Rupees (Rs.), which is theCompany's functional and presentation currency.
b) Transactions and balances
Transactions in foreign currencies are initiallyrecorded by the Company at rates prevailing atthe date of the transaction. Foreign exchangegains and losses resulting from the settlementof such transactions and from the translationof monetary assets and liabilities denominatedin foreign currencies at the year-end exchangerates are recognised in statement of profit andloss.
Exchange gain and loss on debtors, creditorsand other than financing activities are presentedin the statement of profit and loss, as otherincome and as other expenses respectively.Foreign exchange gain and losses on financingactivities to the extent that they are regarded asan adjustment to interest costs are presentedin the statement of profit and loss as financecost and balance gain and loss are presented instatement of profit and loss as other income andas other expenses respectively.
Non-monetary items that are measured interms of historical cost in a foreign currency aretranslated using the exchange rates at the datesof the initial transactions. Non-monetary itemsmeasured at fair value in a foreign currency aretranslated using the exchange rates at the datewhen the fair value is determined. The gain orloss arising on translation of non-monetaryitems measured at fair value is treated in linewith the recognition of the gain or loss on thechange in fair value of the item (i.e., translationdifferences on items whose fair value gain orloss is recognised in OCI or profit or loss are alsorecognised in OCI or profit or loss, respectively).
(m) Fair value measurement
The Company's accounting policies anddisclosures require the measurement of fairvalues for financial assets and liabilities.
The Company has an established controlframework with respect to the measurement offair values. The management regularly reviewssignificant unobservable inputs and valuationadjustments.
The Company measures financial instrumentsat fair value at each balance sheet date. TheCompany determines fair value based on theprice that would be received to sell an assetor paid to transfer a liability in an orderlytransaction between market participants at themeasurement date.
When measuring the fair value of a financialasset or a financial liability, the Company usesobservable market data as far as possible. Fairvalues are categorised into different levels in afair value hierarchy based on the inputs used inthe valuation techniques as follows:
Level 1: It includes fair value of financial
instruments traded in active markets and are basedon quoted market prices at the balance sheet datelike mutual funds. The mutual funds are valued usingthe closing net assets value (NAV) as at the balancesheet date.
Level 2: : It includes fair value of the financialinstruments that are not traded in an active market likeover-the-counter derivatives, which is valued by usingvaluation techniques. These valuation techniquesmaximise the use of observable market data whereit is available and rely as little as possible on thecompany specific estimates. If all significant inputsrequired to fair value an instrument are observablethen instrument is included in level 2.
Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that arenot based on observable market data (that is,unobservable inputs). If one or more of the significantinputs is not based on observable market data, theinstrument is included in level 3.
External valuers are involved for valuation of significantassets, such as financialassets and significantliabilities. Involvement of external valuers is decidedupon annually by the management. The managementdecided, after discussions with the Company's externalvaluers which valuation techniques and inputs to usefor each case.
At each reporting date, the Company analyses themovements in the values of assets and liabilities whichare required to be re-measured or re-assessed as perthe Company's accounting policies. For this analysis,the Company verifies the major inputs applied in thelatest valuation by agreeing the information in thevaluation computation to contracts and other relevantdocuments.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Companyhas determined classes of assets and liabilities on thebasis of the nature, characteristics and risks of theasset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchyas explained above.
This note summarises accounting policy for fair value.Other fair value related disclosures are given in therelevant notes.
(n) Revenue recognition
(i) Functional support services : Revenues fromservices (net of GST) are recognized over theperiod of the contract as and when services arerendered.
The Company considers in determining thetransaction price for the sale of services, whetherthere are other promises in the contract thatare separate performance obligation to whicha portion of transaction price needs to beallocated.
(ii) Interest income: Interest income from afinancial asset is recognised when it is probablethat the economic benefits will flow to theCompany and the amount of income can bemeasured reliably. Interest income is accruedon a time basis, by reference to the principaloutstanding and at the effective interest rateapplicable. For all debt instruments measuredat amortised cost, interest income is recordedusing the effective interest rate (EIR). EIR is therate that exactly discounts the estimated futurecash payments or receipts over the expected lifeof the financial instrument or a shorter period,where appropriate, to the gross carrying amountof the financial asset or to the amortised cost ofa financial liability. The expected credit lossesare considered if the credit risk on that financialinstrument has increased significantly sinceinitialrecognition. Interest income is includedin finance income in the statement of profit andloss.
(iii) Gain on sale of investments: On disposal of aninvestment, the difference between the carryingamount and net disposal proceeds is recognisedto the profit and loss statement.
Contract balancesTrade receivables
A receivable represents the Company's right toan amount of consideration that is unconditional(i.e., only the passage of time is required beforepayment of the consideration is due). Refer toaccounting policies of financial assets for furtherreference.
Contract liabilities
A contract liability is the obligation to transfergoods or services to a customer for whichthe Company has received consideration (oran amount of consideration is due) from thecustomer. If a customer pays considerationbefore the Company transfers goods or servicesto the customer, a contract liability is recognisedwhen the payment is made or the payment is
due (whichever is earlier). Contract liabilitiesare recognised as revenue when the Companyperforms under the contract.
(o) Tax Expense
Tax expense comprises current tax, Income taxadjustment related to earlier years and deferred tax.
It is recognised in the standalone statement ofprofit and loss except to the extent that it relatesto items recognised directly in equity or in OCI. Anysubsequent change in direct tax on items initiallyrecognised in equity or other comprehensive incomeis also recognised in equity or other comprehensiveincome, such change could be for change in tax rate.
Current tax and Income tax adjustment relatedto earlier years
Income tax expenses or credit for the periodcomprises of tax payable on the current period'staxable income based on the applicable income taxrate, the changes in deferred tax assets and liabilitiesattributable to temporary differences and previousyear tax adjustments.
The income tax charge or credit including Incometax adjustment related to earlier years is calculatedon the basis of the tax law enacted after consideringallowances, exemptions and unused tax losses underthe provisions of the applicable Income Tax Laws.Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset, and presented as net.
Any tax adjustment relating to previous years onaccount of excess income tax refund/short provisionis shown as a separate line item on the face ofStatement of Profit and Loss account under the Taxexpense as "Income tax adjustment related to earlieryears".
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised, using the liability method,on temporary differences arising between the tax baseof assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts inthe financial statements. Deferred tax is determinedusing tax rates and laws that have been enacted orsubstantially enacted by the end of the reportingperiod and are expected to apply when the relateddeferred income tax asset is realised or the deferredincome tax liability is settled.
(i) Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for alltaxable temporary differences and deferredtax assets are recognised for all deductible
temporary differences and unused tax lossesonly if it is probable that future taxable amountswill be available to utilise those temporarydifferences.
(ii) Deferred tax assets are recognised for unusedtax losses, unused tax credits and deductibletemporary differences to the extent there isconvincing evidence that sufficient taxable profitwill be available against which such deferred taxasset can be realised.
(iii) Deferred tax assets are reviewed at eachreporting date and are reduced to the extentthat it is no longer probable that the relatedtax benefit will be realised; such reductions arereversed when the probability of future taxableprofits improves. Unrecognised deferred taxassets are reassessed at each reporting dateand recognised to the extent that it has becomeprobable that future taxable profits willbeavailable against which they can be used.
(iv) Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilitiesare offset if a legally enforceable right existsto set off current tax assets against currenttax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate tothe same taxable entity and the same taxationauthority.
Deferred tax relating to items recognised outsideprofit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss(either in other comprehensive income or in equity).Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation tothe underlying transaction either in OCI or directly inequity.
(p) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing thenet profit or loss for the period attributable to equityshareholders (after deducting preference dividendsand attributable taxes, if any) by the weightedaverage number of equity shares outstanding duringthe period. Diluted earnings per share is computedusing the net profit for the year attributable to theshareholder and weighted average number of equityand potential equity shares outstanding during theyear including share options, if any, except where theresult would be anti-dilutive.
Potential equity shares that are converted during theyear are included in the calculation of diluted earningsper share, from the beginning of the year or date ofissuance of such potential equity shares, to the date
of conversion.
If potential equity shares converted into equity sharesincreases the earnings per share, then they aretreated as anti-dilutive and anti-dilutive earning pershare is computed.
Where equity shares are issued by way of a rights issueand the issue contains a bonus element, the weightedaverage number of equity shares outstanding for allperiods presented is adjusted retrospectively for thebonus element in accordance with Ind AS 33, Earningsper Share. Accordingly, the basic and diluted EPS forall comparative periods presented are restated to giveeffect to such bonus element as if it had occurred atthe beginning of the earliest period presented.
Share-based payments
Certain employees of the Group receive remunerationin the form of share based payment transactionalso, where by employees render services as aconsideration for equity instruments (equity- settledtransactions).
Equity-settled transactions
The cost of equity-settled transactions is determinedby the fair value at the date when the grant is madeusing an appropriate valuation model.
That cost is recognized, together with a correspondingincrease in share-based payment (SBP) reserves inequity, over the period in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled in employee benefitsexpense. The cumulative expense recognized forequity-settled transactions at each reporting dateuntil the vesting date reflects the extent to whichthe vesting period has expired and the Group'sbest estimate of the number of equity instrumentsthat will ultimately vest. The statement of profit andloss expense or credit for a period represents themovement in cumulative expense recognized as at thebeginning and end of that period and is recognized inemployee benefits expense.
Service and non-market performance conditions arenot taken into account when determining the grantdate fair value of awards, but the likelihood of theconditions being met is assessed as part of the Group'sbest estimate of the number of equity instruments thatwill ultimately vest. Market performance conditionsare reflected within the grant date fair value. Anyother conditions attached to an award, but withoutan associated service requirement, are consideredto be non-vesting conditions. Non-vesting conditions
are reflected in the fair value of an award and lead toan immediate expensing of an award unless there arealso service and/or performance conditions.
No expense is recognized for awards that do notultimately vest because non-market performanceand/or service conditions have not been met. Whereawards include a market or non-vesting condition,the transactions are treated as vested irrespectiveof whether the market or non-vesting condition issatisfied, provided that all other performance and/orservice conditions are satisfied.
When the terms of an equity-settled award aremodified, the minimum expense recognized is theexpense had the terms had not been modified, if theoriginal terms of the award are met. An additionalexpense is recognized for any modification thatincreases the total fair value of the share-basedpayment transaction, or is otherwise beneficial to theemployee as measured at the date of modification.Where an award is cancelled by the entity or by thecounterparty, any remaining element of the fair valueof the award is expensed immediately through profitor loss.
The dilutive effect of outstanding options is reflectedas additional share dilution in the computation ofdiluted earnings per share.
(q) Events after reporting date
Where events occurring after the balance sheet dateprovide evidence of conditions that existed at the endof the reporting period, the impact of such events isadjusted with the standalone financial statements.Otherwise, events after the balance sheet date ofmaterial size or nature are only disclosed.
(r) Investment in Subsidiaries
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the Company.Control exists when the Company has power over theentity, is exposed, or has rights to variable returnsfrom its involvement with the entity and has the abilityto affect those returns by using its power over entity.Power is demonstrated through existing rights thatgive the ability to direct relevant activities, those whichsignificantly affect the entity's returns.
Investments in subsidiaries, including investmentsin equity shares, preference shares, and optionallyconvertible debentures / other financial instrumentsthat are in the nature of long-term strategicinvestments in wholly owned subsidiaries, areaccounted for at cost in the standalone financial
statements in accordance with Ind AS 27 - SeparateFinancial Statements.
Such investments are reviewed for impairmentat each reporting date. Where an indication ofimpairment exists, the carrying amount of theinvestment is assessed and written down immediatelyto its recoverable amount. Impairment losses, if any,are recognized in the Standalone Statement of Profitand Loss.
On disposalof investments in subsidiaries, thedifference between net disposal proceeds and thecarrying amounts are recognized in the StandaloneStatement of Profit and Loss.
(s) Goods and services tax input credit
Input tax credit is accounted for in the books in theperiod in which the underlying goods or service orboth are procured or received.
(t) Non-current assets held for sale
Non-current assets are classified as held for sale iftheir carrying amount will be recovered principallythrough a sale transaction rather than throughcontinuing use. This condition is regarded as met onlywhen the asset is available for immediate sale in itspresent condition subject only to terms that are usualand customary for sales of such asset and its sale ishighly probable. Management must be committedto the sale, which should be expected to qualify forrecognition as a completed sale within one year fromthe date of classification. Non-current assets classifiedas held for sale are measured at the lower of theircarrying amount and fair value less costs to sell
(u) Segment Reporting
As per Ind AS-108 'Operating Segments', if a financialreport contains both the consolidated financialstatements of a holding company that is within thescope of Ind AS-108 as well as the holding company'sseparate financial statements, segment information isrequired only in the consolidated financial statements.Accordingly, information required to be presentedunder Ind AS-108 Operating Segments has beengiven in the consolidated financial statements.
(v) Cash Flow Statement
Cash flows are reported using indirect method,whereby Profit/(loss) after tax reported underStatement of Profit and loss is adjusted for the effectsof transactions of non-cash nature and any deferralsor accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments.
The cash flows from operating, investing and financingactivities of the Company are segregated based onavailable information.
(w) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") has notifiedamendments to the existing standards Ind AS 1- Presentation of financialstatements relating toclassification of liabilities as current or non-current
subject to covenants, Ind AS 12 - Income Taxesrelating to international tax reforms - Pillar TwoModel Rules, Ind AS 21 - the effect of changes inforeign exchange rates and Ind AS 107 - FinancialInstruments: Disclosures and Ind AS 7 - Statement ofCashflows relating to disclosure of supplier financingarrangements, applicable from April 1, 2025. TheCompany has assessed the above amendments andconcluded that it does not have any significant impacton its financial statements.
a) Terms of Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares ('CCPS') - 1 CCPS to be converted into 10 equity sharesat any time within the tenor of 10 years from the date of issue at the option of the shareholder at par value. Incase, the Investee Company decides to go for an IPO or any corporate action including issuance of equityon preferentialbasis, rights or a bonus issue, the shareholder shall have the right for early/prior conversion.During the financial year 2024-25, the Company's investment in 5,65,000 Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares(CCPS) of face value Rs. 100 each in Antara Senior Living Limited was converted into 56,50,000 equity shares of facevalue Rs. 10 each.
b) During the financial year 2020-21, the Company adopted 'Max India Limited - Employee Stock Option Plan 2020 (ESOPPlan)'.Pursuant to which stock options have been granted to the employees of the Company and its subsidiariesAntara Senior Living Ltd. and Antara Purukul Senior Living Ltd. The accounting treatment of stock options provided toemployees of subsidiary company has been treated as Additional Investment in the Subsidiary company as per 'Ind AS102 Share based payment.'
c) During the year 2024-25, Company entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement dated June 01,2024, with AntaraSenior Living Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary company w.r.t divestment of its entire stake in Antara Bangalore SeniorLiving Limited (Formerly Max Ateev Limited) for consideration of Rs. 109.06 lakhs effective from June 1,2024.
d) Investment in Subsidiaries of Rs.95,223.26 Lakhs (FY 2024-25 : Rs. 75,861.38 Lakhs) is recorded at cost net of provisionfor impairment as at 31st March 2026. The Company has evaluated the carrying value/fair value calculations ofinvestment in subsidiaries, where applicable, to determine whether the valuations performed by the Company werewithin an acceptable range determined by us.
e) During the financial year 2025-26, the Company has written off its investment in its wholly owned subsidiary, MaxUK Limited , pursuant to the application filed by Max UK Limited for strike off under the applicable laws of the UnitedKingdom on February 13, 2026. Subsequently, the Registrar of Companies, United Kingdom, published a notice of theproposed strike off on March 10, 2026, and an order dissolving Max UK Limited was issued with effect from May 26,2026. As the entire carrying value of the investment had already been fully provided for in earlier financial years, noadditional charge has been recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss during the financial year 2025-26.
f) During the year 2025-26, the Company has subscibed to 51,00,000 Optionally Convertible Redeemable Debentures(OCRDs) of Rs.100 each, aggregating to 5,100 lakhs issued by its Wholly owned Subsidiary, Antara Senior Living Limited.As per the terms of offer, the Company has option to convert OCRDs into equity shares at any time after a lock inperiod of 1 year but within 10 years from the date of allotment. Upon conversion, each debenture to be convertedinto 10 (Ten) equity shares of Rs.10/- each. Alternatively, the OCRDs are redeemable, at the option of the issuer i.e.Antara Senior Living Limited, at any time after the expiry of 1 year lock-in period and up to the end of the 10th year fromthe date of allotment. The redemption premium ranges from Rs. 20 to Rs. 160 per OCRD, depending on the year ofredemption (i.e., from the 2nd year to the 10th year from the date of allotment. If the Company does not excercise itsconversion option within 10 years from date of allotment, the OCRDs shall be mandatorily redeemed by Antara SeniorLiving Limited at the end of 10th years from the date of allotment, together with the applicable redemption premium asper the terms of issue.
All the Loan Receivables considered good & doubtful are Unsecured
*Loan given to Antara Senior Living Limited (ASLL) at an interest rate of external secured borrowing rate plus 0.50%or rate as shall be determined and notified by the Company. This loan is repayable on demand on or before June 30,2026 or such other period as may be mutually agreed between the parties.
The transactions with related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's length transactions.
(i) Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally receivables on terms of 90 days.
(ii) The Company applies expected credit loss method for impairment of trade receivables as per Ind AS- 109 FinancialInstruments.
(iii) Trade receivables include amounts due from related parties. (Refer Note No. 36).
(iv) For trade receivables ageing, refer note no. 44.
(v) For explanation on the Company credit risk management process, refer note no. 39.
(vi) The Management expects no default in receipt of trade receivables, hence no ECL has been recognised on tradereceivables
Note : During the financial year 2025-26, the Company concluded the sale of three floors—namely L19, L20, andL20M—located at Max Towers, Sector 16-B, Noida, on May 9, 2025. The total area sold measured approximately 60,561square feet, including car parking spaces and embedded fixtures and fittings. The said property was sold to MaxTowers Private Limited ("MTPL"), a subsidiary of Max Estates Limited, a listed company belonging to the same promotergroup, for an aggregate consideration of Rs. 10,508.00 lakhs.The carrying value of these floors as on the date of salewas Rs. 9,508.45 lakhs. Accordingly, a profit of Rs. 952.34 lakhs (net of transaction-related expenses amounting to Rs.47.20 lakhs) was recognized on the sale. This profit has been classified as an exceptional item, as the sale does not formpart of the Company's ordinary business activities. As the transaction was a material related party transaction, it wasduly approved by the shareholders of the Company on January 29, 2025, and also by the shareholders of Max EstatesLimited. In view of the proposed sale, the said assets were classified as "Non-Current Assets Held for Sale" during thefinancial year 2024-25 itself, in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
(ii) Terms/rights attached to equity shares
The Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of Rs. 10/- per share. Each holder of equityshares is entitled to one vote per share. The Company has not declared any dividend. In the event of liquidation of theCompany, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of the Company, after distributionof all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding. The distribution will be in proportion to the number ofequity shares held by the shareholders.
(v) Shares reserved for issue under options
For details of shares reserved for issue under the employee stock option plan (ESOP) of the Company, please referNote No. 31.
(vi) Aggregate number of share issued for consideration other than cash during the period of five yearsimmediately preceding the reporting date
The Company issued and allotted 5,37,86,261 equity shares of Rs 10 each on June 22, 2020 to the shareholders oferstwhile Max India Limited as on the record date i.e. June 15, 2020 in exchange of 26,89,31,305 shares of Rs. 2 eachbeing held by them in the erstwhile Max India.
Nature and purpose of reserves / other equityCapital reserve
The Company recognizes profit or loss on purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Company's own equity instruments,transfer on account of scheme of demerger and Fair valuation of ESOP to capital reserve. It can be utilised in accordancewith the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, as amended from time to time.
Securities premium
Securities premium is used to record premium received on issue of shares. The reserve is utilised in accordance withthe provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Employee stock options outstanding
The employee stock options outstanding is used to recognise the grant date fair value of options issued to employeesunder Employee stock option plan.
Other Comprehensive Income
The remeasurement gains/loss on defined benefit plans and income tax effect thereon is recognised in of OtherComprehensive Income.
Convertible Warrants
The Company has utilised the proceeds raised through the issue of Fully Convertible Warrants ("Issue Proceeds")towards investment in Antara Senior Living Limited (Wholly Owned Subsidiary) and/or its subsidiaries for the seniorliving projects to the extent of Rs. 4000.00 lakhs (Refer note-50).
(i) The Company offsets tax assets and liabilities if and only if it has a legally enforceable right to set off current taxassets and current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities related to income taxeslevied by the same tax authority
(ii) Basis the Income Tax return filed by the Company upto FY 2024-25 and the self assessed business Loss for the FY2025-26, (after taking into account the carried forward Business losses of erstwhile Max India limited pursuant tothe Composite Scheme) , the carried forward business losses stand at Rs 1,153.90 lakhs (FY 2024-25 : Rs. 1,153.90lakhs ). The Company believes that it cannot reasonably determine the future tax liability against which these
carried forward business losses can be set off and accordingly, no deferred tax asset has been recorded in currentfinancial year.
(iii) Basis the Income Tax return filed by the Company upto FY 2024-25 and the self-assessed Long-Term CapitalGains adjusted with Long-Term Capital Losses for the Financial Year 2025-26, (after taking into account the carriedforward Long Term Capital Losses of erstwhile Max India Limited pursuant to the Composite Scheme) , the carriedforward Long-Term Capital Losses stand at Rs 14,661.65 lakhs (FY 2024-25 : Rs 14,681.88 lakhs) pertaining to FY2019-20 . The Company believes that it cannot reasonably determine the future tax liability against which thesecarried forward Long-Term Capital Losses can be set off and accordingly, no deferred tax asset has been recordedin current financial year and preceeding financial year.
(iv) The aggregate amount of impairment in value of investment in subsidiaries as on March 31,2026 is Rs.16,022.87lakhs (March 31, 2025-Rs. 16,235.87 lakhs). The amount of impairment is not taken into account for the purposesof creating deferred tax asset due to uncertainty over recovery in the value of investments.
The Company has made contribution of Rs. 0.50 lakhs in FY 2025-26 and Rs. 5.00 lakhs in FY 2024-25, which ismade to an enterprise owned or significantly influenced by key managerial personnel or their relatives i.e. MaxIndia Foundation, a trust registered under Indian Trust Act, 1882, with the main objective of empowering childrenin need, with quality and value based education.
29. Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Basic EPS amounts are calculated by dividing the profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the Company bythe weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
Diluted EPS amounts are calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weightedaverage number of equity shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of equity shares thatwould be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential equity shares into equity shares.
30. Employee benefit plansA) Defined Benefit Plans
a) Gratuity (Non-funded):
The Company has a defined benefit gratuity plan (unfunded) for its employees and it is governed by the Paymentof Gratuity Act, 1972. Under the plan, employee who has completed five years of service is entitled to specificbenefit. The level of benefits provided depends on the member's length of service and salary at retirement age.
The following tables summarise the components of net benefit expense recognised in the statement of profit orloss and the funded status and amounts recognised in the balance sheet for the defined benefit plans:
Sensitivities due to mortality & withdrawals are not material & hence impact of change due to these notcalculated.
Changes in Defined benefit obligation due to 1% Increase/Decrease in Mortality Rate, if all other assumptionsremain constant is negligible.
The estimates of rate of escalation in salary considered in actuarial valuation are after taking into accountinflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors including supply and demand in the employmentmarket. The above information is as certified by the Actuary.
Discount rate is based on the prevailing market yields of Indian Government securities as at the balancesheet date for the estimated term of the obligations.
The sensitivity analyses above have been determined based on a method that extrapolates the impact ondefined benefit obligation as a result of reasonable changes in key assumptions occurring at the end of thereporting period.
c) Provident Fund:
The Company contributed to the Max Financial Services Limited (MFSL) Employees' Provident Fund Trust, acommon provident fund trust established for certain Max Group companies, up to January 31, 2026. EffectiveFebruary 1, 2026, the Company discontinued contributions to the said Trust and commenced remitting providentfund contributions directly to the Recognized Provident Fund in accordance with the applicable provisions of theEmployees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
The provident fund scheme administered through the Trust was a defined contribution plan, and the Company'sobligation was limited to making the prescribed contributions. Consequently, as on March 31,2026, the Companyhas no obligation in respect of the Trust, and accordingly, there are no plan assets or other related disclosurespertaining to the Trust in these financial statements.
31. Employee Share Based payments
Max India Employee Stock Plan - 2020 ("ESOP Plan")
The Company had instituted the Max India Limited - Employee Stock Option Plan, 2020 ("ESOP Plan"), which wasapproved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on October 28, 2020 and by the shareholders through PostalBallot on December 28, 2020. Subsequently, pursuant to the special resolution passed by the shareholders throughPostal Ballot on March 22, 2026, the ESOP Plan was amended to increase the overall pool size from 26,89,313options to 37,89,313 options, i.e., by 11,00,000 additional options, in accordance with the applicable provisions ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021.Each option, upon exercise, shall be converted into one fully paid-up equity share of Rs. 10 each of the Company. TheESOP Plan is administered by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Eligible employees of the Company andits subsidiary(ies) shall receive shares upon completion of the prescribed vesting conditions, including the renderingof services during the vesting period. The option price shall be determined by the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee from time to time in accordance with the applicable laws, provided that it shall not be lower than the facevalue of the Company's equity shares.
32. Commitments and Contingencies
A. Commitments
i) The Company has capital commitment of Rs.NIL ( Rs. NIL in FY 2024-25) towards acquisition of Capital assets.
ii) The Company may provide financial support to Antara Senior Living Limited and Antara Assisted Care ServicesLimited which are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company in order to meet their future financial obligations.
B. Contingent liabilitiesa) Corporate guarantee:
The Company has not provided any corporate guarantees to banks, financial institutions, or any third partiesduring the year or outstanding as at the reporting date.
The Company is contesting these demands and the management, based on advise of its legal/tax consultantsbelieves that its position will likely be upheld in the appellate process. No expense has been accrued in thestandalone Ind AS financial statements for these demands raised. The management believes that the ultimateoutcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position andresults of operations. The Company does not expect any payment in respect of these contingent liabilities.
* During the FY 2021-22, the Company had received an income tax demand of ~ Rs. 2,716.00 lakhs on account ofdisallowance of the loss claimed on sale of shares of Neeman Medical International BV (an erstwhile wholly ownedsubsidiary) by erstwhile Max India Limited during the financial year 2014-15. The Company has filed an appeal/writ with Hon'ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana and is strong on merits. The matter has been stayed & pendingbefore court.
Pursuant to the Rectification Order dated November 22, 2025, passed by the Assistant Commissioner of IncomeTax, the above tax demand increased to approximately Rs. 2,932.74 lakhs due to an increase in the interestcomponent. Accordingly, the Company filed a rectification application on December 12, 2025, contesting theenhanced demand on the grounds that it is incorrect. The matter is currently pending, and further communicationfrom the Income Tax Department is awaited.
33. Leases
Effective April 1,2019, the Company has adopted Ind AS 116 "Leases", applied to all lease contracts existing on April 1,2019 using the modified retrospective method along with the transition option to recognise Right-of-Use asset (ROU)at an amount equal to the lease liability.
The Company has entered into short term lease arrangements for certain facilities and office premises. Rent expenseof Rs. 19.91 lakhs (previous year: Rs. 1.80 Lakhs) in respect of obligation under cancellable operating leases has beencharged to the statement of profit and loss for these short term lease arrangements.
Finance Leases- Company as a Lessee
The Company had entered into a long term lease arrangement for its corporate office at Gurugram, Haryana and thesame has been accounted for under Ind AS 116 -Leases.
Notes:
(i) The entity is held through Antara Senior Living Limited
(ii) The entity was held directly by the Company until May 31, 2024. Effective from June 1, 2024, it is held throughAntara Senior Living Limited.
(iii) Pursuant an application filed by Max UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, for strike off underthe applicable provisions of the laws of the United Kingdom (UK) on February 13, 2026, a notice for the proposedstrike off was published by the Registrar of Companies, United Kingdom, on March 10, 2026. Subsequently, anorder for dissolution of Max UK Limited was issued with effect from May 26, 2026. Accordingly, the Company haswritten off its investment in Max UK Limited.
35. Segment information
Being a parent company, the Company, which is having investments in various subsidiaries, is primarily engaged ingrowing and nurturing these business investments and providing shared services to its group companies. Accordingly,the Company views these activities as one business segment, therefore there are no separate reportable segments inaccordance with the requirements of Indian Accounting Standard 108 - 'Operating Segment Reporting' notified underthe Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended from time to time.
2 The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities is included at the amount at which the instrument could beexchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.
3 The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values:
The fair values for investments in quoted securities like mutual funds are based on price quotations available inthe market at each reporting date.
The fair values for investments in unquoted equity shares are estimated by valuer following valuation techniques.
The carrying amounts of trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, other bank balances, trade payables, otherfinancial liabilities and other financial assets are considered to be the same as their fair values, due to their short¬term nature. Loans repayable on demand have same carrying value and fair value as it is repayable on demand.The carrying values for finance lease receivables approximates the fair value as these are periodically evaluatedbased on credit worthiness of customer and allowance for estimated losses is recorded based on this evaluation.The fair values for lease obligation were calculated based on cash flows discounted using a market lending rate.The carrying amount of finance lease obligations approximate its fair value.
38. Fair value hierarchy
The Company uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments byvaluation technique:
Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2: other techniques for which all inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable,either directly or indirectly
Level 3: techniques that use inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value that are not based onobservable market data
The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Company's assets and liabilities.
39. Financial risk management
The Company's principal financial liabilities comprise Lease liabilities, Trade payables, Payable to employees andother financial liabilities. The main purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance the Company's operations. TheCompany's principal financial assets include Investments in Mutual Funds and equity shares, Fixed Deposits, CorporateDeposits and Optionally Convertible Debentures,trade and other receivables, bank balances, cash and cash equivalentand security deposits. The Company is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company's AuditCommittee oversees compliance with the management of these risks/company's Risk Management Framework, andreviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risk faced by the company. The AuditCommittee is assisted in its overall role by Internal Audit. Internal Audit undertakes both regular and ad-hoc reviews ofrisk management controls and procedure, the results of which are reported to the Audit Committee.
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changesin market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk suchas equity price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include investment in mutual funds. The objectiveof market risk is to optimize the return by managing and controlling the market risk exposures within acceptableparameters.
The sensitivity analysis in the following sections relate to the position as at March 31, 2026. The following assumptionshave been made in calculating the sensitivity analysis:
- The sensitivity of the relevant profit or loss item is the effect of the assumed changes in respective market risks. Thisis based on the financial assets and financial liabilities held at March 31, 2026.
a) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate becauseof changes in market interest rates. In order to balance the Company's position with regards to interest incomeand interest expense and to manage the interest rate risk, treasury performs comprehensive interest rate riskmanagement. The Company does not have any borrowings, as at March 31,2026 and March 31, 2025 and henceit is not exposed to any interest rate risk.
b) Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate because ofchanges in foreign exchange rates. The Company's exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange ratesrelates primarily to the Company's operating activities (when revenue or expense is denominated in a foreigncurrency) and investments in foreign currency. The Company has written off its investment in Max UK Limited.Refer Note No. 41(c) for details.
c) Price risk
The Company's exposure to price risk arises from investments held and classified as FVTPL. To manage the pricerisk arising from investments in mutual funds, the Company diversifies its portfolio of assets.
Sensitivity analysis
Profit or loss and equity is sensitive to higher/ lower prices of instruments on the Company's profit for the periods:
B) Credit risk
Financial loss to the Company, arising, if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractualobligations principally from the Company's receivables from customers and investments in debt securities.
a) Credit risk management
Credit risk arises from the possibility that counter party may not be able to settle their obligations as agreed.To manage this, the Company periodically assesses the financial reliability of customers, taking into account thefinancial condition, current economic trends, and analysis of historical bad debts and ageing of account receivables.Individual risk limits are also set accordingly.
Based on business environment in which the Company operates, a default on a financial asset is considered whenthe counter party fails to make payments within the agreed time period. Loss rates reflecting defaults are basedon actual credit loss experience and considering differences between current and historical economic conditions.
The description of significant financial assets is given below:
(i) Trade Receivables
The activities of the Company primarily include providing functional support services to related parties andearning rental income from buildings and investment property which were sold during the year. (ReferNote No. 42(a) for details) The credit risk relating to outstanding amounts from related parties and tenantsis considered to be insignificant. Refer Note 36 for disclosures on related party transactions, includingoutstanding balances as at the reporting date.
The Company creates allowances for impairment that represents its expected credit losses in respect oftrade receivables. The management uses a simplified approach for the purpose of computation of expectedcredit loss for trade receivables.
(ii) Cash and cash equivalents
The Company held cash and cash equivalents of Rs. 376.04 lakhs as on March 31, 2026 (March 31, 2025: Rs.20.79 lakhs) .The cash and cash equivalents that are held with scheduled banks as on March 31, 2026 are ofRs. 376.04 lakhs (March 31, 2025: Rs. 20.43 lakhs).
(iii) Deposits with banks
The company held fixed deposits and interest on same with banks and financial institutions of Rs. 5,025.01lakhs (March 31, 2025: NIL). In order to manage the risk, the Company invests only with scheduled banks.
(iv) Investment in Mutual Funds
The company has made Investments in Mutual Funds of Rs. 330.55 lakhs (March 31,2025: Rs. 2,049.46 lakhs).In order to manage the credit risk, Company maintains a list of approved Asset Management Companies withan annual review. The investment is within prescribed parameters as per Treasury Policy.
(v) Loans and Advances
The Company granted loans to its wholly owned subsidary, Antara Senior Living Limited, amounting to Rs.5,000 lakhs during the financial year 2025-26. Out of the total loans granted, Rs. 3,000 lakhs was received backduring the year. Accordingly, the outstanding loan balance as at March 31,2026 amounted to Rs. 2,000 lakhs(March 31,2025: Nil). Also, the Company has subscribed to Optionally Convertible Redeemable Debenturesof Rs. 5,100 lakhs issued by Antara Senior Living Limited.
Trade Receivables and Loans and Advances are written-off when there is no reasonable expectation ofrecovery by the Management. The Company continues to engage with parties whose balances have beenprovided for or are written-off and attempts to enforce repayment. Recoveries made are recognised instatement of profit and loss.
The Company creates allowances for impairment that represents its expected credit losses in respect ofLoans and Advances.
b) Credit risk exposure
The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure tocredit risk at the reporting date was:
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financialliabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Company's approach to managing liquidityis to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under bothnormal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company's reputation.
The Company employs prudent liquidity risk management practices which inter alia means maintaining sufficient cashand marketable securities. Cash flow forecasts are prepared basis the funding requirement of the subsidiaries in thenear future. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves by continuously monitoringforecast and actual cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.
The Company aims to maintain the level of its cash and cash equivalents and other highly marketable debt investmentsat an amount in excess of expected cash flows on financial liabilities. The Company also monitors the level of expectedcash inflows on trade receivables with the expected cash outflows on trade payables and other financial liabilities.
40. Capital management
For the purpose of the Company's capital management, capital includes issued equity capital and all other equityreserves attributable to the equity holders of the company. The primary objective of the Company's capital managementis to maximise the shareholder value.
The Company does not have any borrowings as at March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025.
No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes for managing capital during the years ended March 31,2026 and March 31, 2025.
c) Pursuant an application filed by Max UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, for strike off under theapplicable provisions of the laws of the United Kingdom (UK) on February 13, 2026, a notice for the proposed strikeoff was published by the Registrar of Companies, United Kingdom, on March 10, 2026. Subsequently, an order fordissolution of Max UK Limited was issued with effect from May 26, 2026. Accordingly, the Company has written off itsinvestment in Max UK Limited.
d) During the Financial year ended March 31, 2026, the Company has subscribed to Optionally Convertible RedeemableDebentures of Rs. 5,100 lakhs issued by its wholly owned subsidiary Antara Senior Living Limited. As per the termsof offer, the debenture holder i.e. Max India Limited may exercise option to convert OCRD at any time after a lock inperiod of 1 year but within 10 years from the date of allotment. Upon conversion, each debenture to be convertedinto 10 (Ten) equity shares of Rs.10/- each. The OCRDs shall be redeemable, at the option of the issuer i.e. the AntaraSenior Living Limited, at a premium ranging from Rs. 20 to Rs. 160 per debenture, if redeemed during the period fromthe 2nd year to the 10th year, respectively, from the date of allotment, at any time after the expiry of a lock-in period of1 year. If conversion option not exercised till the end of 10 years by the debenture holder, the OCRD shall mandatorilybe redeemed at the end of 10 years from the date of allotment.
e) During the financial year 2024-25, the Company received a sum of Rs. 50.00 lakhs from Max Skill First Limited, a whollyowned subsidiary of the Company against the advance given between FY 2008-09 to FY 2014-15. (Refer Note No. 42 fordetails)
f) During the financial year 2024-25,the Company entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement dated June 01,2024, with Antara Senior Living Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary company w.r.t divestment of its entire stake inAntara Bangalore Senior Living Limited (earlier known as "Max Ateev Limited") for consideration of Rs. 109.06 lakhs.(Refer Note No. 42 for details)
For FY 2025-26a) Sale of Property (Max Tower Floors L-19,20 and 20M) Classified as Non-Current Asset Held for Sale
During the Financial Year 2025-26, the Company concluded the sale of three floors—namely L19, L20, and L20M—located at Max Towers, Sector 16-B, Noida, on May 9, 2025. The total area sold measured approximately 60,561 squarefeet, including car parking spaces and embedded fixtures and fittings. The said property was sold to Max TowersPrivate Limited ("MTPL"), a subsidiary of Max Estates Limited, a listed company belonging to the same promoter group,for an aggregate consideration of Rs. 10,508.00 lakhs.The carrying value of these floors as on the date of sale was Rs.9508.45 lakhs. Accordingly, a profit of Rs. 952.34 lakhs (net of transaction-related expenses amounting to Rs. 47.20lakhs) was recognized on the sale. This profit has been classified as an exceptional item, as the sale does not formpart of the Company's ordinary business activities. As the transaction was a material related party transaction, it wasduly approved by the shareholders of the Company on January 29, 2025, and also by the shareholders of Max EstatesLimited. In view of the proposed sale, the said assets were classified as "Non-Current Assets Held for Sale" during thefinancial year 2024-25 itself, in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Profit of Rs. 952.34 lakhs on sale ofsaid transaction has been recorded as an "Exceptional item".
b) Rights Issue Expenses
The Company has incurred issue-related expenses amounting to Rs. 172.97 lakhs pertaining to the rights issue. Theseexpenses have been classified as an "Exceptional item", as they are non-recurring in nature.
c) Impact of Code on Wages, 2019 - Gratuity and Leave Encashment
Pursuant to the implementation of the Code on Wages, 2019 on November 21,2025, the Company has reassessed itsemployee benefit obligations as on March 31, 2026. Accordingly, additional past service cost provisions pertaining toprevious year(s) arising on account of the above and in line with the requirement of Ind AS 19 'Employee Benefits', Rs.35.72 lakhs towards Gratuity and Rs. 11.39 lakhs towards Leave Encashment have been recognized as "Exceptionalitem".
For FY 2024-25
a) During the year 2024-25, Company entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement dated June 01,2024, with AntaraSenior Living Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary company w.r.t divestment of its entire stake in Antara Bangalore SeniorLiving Limited (earlier known as "Max Ateev Limited") for consideration of Rs. 109.06 lakhs effective June 1,2024. Profitof Rs. 4.65 lakhs on sale of said transaction was recorded under exceptional item.
b) For the year ended March 31, 2025, the rights issue-related expenses amounting to Rs. 34.50 lakhs have been re¬classified to "Exceptional Item".
1) The increase in the Current Ratio as of March 31, 2026, was primarily attributable to an increase in current assetsresulting from the investment of unutilized funds raised through the Rights Issue in fixed deposits, leading to a higherlevel of current assets as at March 31, 2026.
2) The increase in the Return on Equity (ROE) ratio as of March 31, 2026, compared to March 31, 2025, was primarilyattributable to the profit recognized on the sale of floors in Max Towers during FY 2025-26.
3) The decrease in the Trade Receivables Turnover Ratio as of March 31,2026, compared to March 31,2025, was primarilyattributable to a reduction in revenue during FY 2025-26, which outweighed the impact of the decrease in tradereceivables as of March 31, 2026.
4) The increase in the Trade Payables Turnover Ratio was primarily attributable to an increase in total other expensesduring FY 2025-26 as compared to FY 2024-25, coupled with a decrease in trade payables as of March 31, 2026,compared to March 31, 2025.
5) The decrease in the Net Capital Turnover Ratio as of March 31, 2026, compared to March 31, 2025, was primarilyattributable to a significant increase in working capital as of March 31,2026, along with a decline in total income duringFY 2025-26 compared to FY 2024-25.
6) The Net Profit Ratio as at March 31,2026 increased compared to March 31,2025, primarily due to a reduction in netloss during the year, mainly attributable to the profit recognized on the sale of floors in Max Towers, despite a decreasein total revenue.
7) The increase in the Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) ratio as of March 31, 2026, compared to March 31, 2025, wasprimarily attributable to improved profitability during the year, including the profit recognized on the sale of floors inMax Towers, which more than offset the impact of the increase in capital employed resulting from the Rights Issue.
8) The increase in the Return on Investment(ROI) Ratio is primarily attributable to an increase in interest income earnedon investment of unutilised funds received from the Rights Issue and Preferential issue in Fixed Deposits.
47a. Additional Regulatory Information
i) During the Financial Year 2025-26, the Company concluded the sale of three floors—namely L19, L20, and L20M—located at Max Towers, Sector 16-B, Noida, on May 9, 2025. (Refer Note -42 for details). The Company does not ownany immovable property (other than immovable properties where the Company is the lessee and the lease agreementsare duly executed in favour of the lessee) as at March 31,2026. Accordingly, the requirement to report whether the titledeeds of immovable properties are held in the name of the Company is not applicable.
ii) The Company does not have any benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against theCompany for holding any benami property.
iii) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.
iv) The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested funds to any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities(Intermediaries) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalfof the Company (ultimate beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the ultimate beneficiaries
v) The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (funding party) withthe understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Company shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalfof the funding party (ultimate beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the ultimate beneficiaries.
vi) The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under clause (87) of section 2 of the Act read withthe Companies (Restriction on number of Layers) Rules, 2017.
vii) The Company is not declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institutions or lender during the year.
viii) The Company has not created any charges and hence there is no creation or satisfaction which is yet to be registeredwith ROC beyond the statutory period.
ix) The Company has not availed any borrowings from banks or financial institutions on the security of current assetsduring the year. Accordingly, the requirement to file quarterly returns or statements of current assets with such lendersis not applicable to the Company.
x) The Company has not obtained any borrowings from banks or financial institutions during the year. Accordingly,the disclosure relating to the utilisation of borrowings for the specific purpose for which they were obtained is notapplicable to the Company.
xi) The Company has not revalued any of its Property, Plant and Equipment (including Right-of-Use Assets) during the year.
xii) The Company does not have any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has beensurrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961. (such as,search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961).
47b. Others
i) The Company has not entered into any derivative instrument during the period. As at March 31,2026, the Company didnot have any foreign currency exposures towards receivables, payables or any other derivative instrument that havenot been hedged.
ii) In respect of amounts as mentioned under Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013, there were no dues required tobe credited to the Investor Education and Protection Fund as at March 31,2026.
iii) All current assets and long term loans & advances, appearing in the balance sheet as at 31 March 2026 have a valueon realization, in the ordinary course of the Company's business, at least equal to the amount at which they are statedin the financial statements. No provision is required to be made against the recoverability of these balances.
iv) No dividend has been declared or paid by the Company during the period.
*Rights Issue fund utilisation certification fees have been classified as Exceptional Items and, accordingly, have notbeen included under Other Certification Fees.
49. During the financial year, Rights Issue Committee of the Board of Directors of Max India Limited ("the Company"), at itsmeeting held on May 23,2025, approved the allotment of 82,81,973 equity shares of face value Rs.10/-each at an issueprice of Rs.150/-per share, including a premium of Rs. 140/-per share, aggregating Rs.124.23 crores, on a rights basis,pursuant to the terms and conditions specified in the Letter of Offer dated April 25, 2025.
Against the unutilised amount of Rs. 43.32 crores, Rs. 46.08 crores (including interest on matured fixed deposits whichwas reinvested) has been temporarily parked in fixed deposits with scheduled commercial banks, and balance of Rs.0.006 crore in designated bank accounts.
There has been no deviation in the utilisation of proceeds from the objects stated in the Letter of Offer during the year.
50. During the financial year 2025-26, the Board of Directors of the Company approved on September 24, 2025, allotmentof 36,19,594 Fully Convertible Warrants ("Warrants") at an issue price of Rs.222/- per Warrant, for an aggregate amountof Rs. 8,035.50 lakhs on a preferential basis, to the persons/entities belonging to the 'Promoter and Promoter Group'and 'Non-Promoter'. The Company has received 50% consideration of Rs.4,017.75 lakhs i.e. Rs. 111 per warrant infinancial year 2025-26. Each Warrant is convertible into one fully paid-up Equity Share of Rs.10/- each on payment ofthe balance 50% of the total consideration. Out of the aforesaid proceeds, an amount of Rs. 4,000.00 lakhs has beeninvested in Antara Senior Living Limited as at March 31, 2026.