Provisions are recognised when the Companyhas a present obligation as a result of pastevents, for which it is probable that an outflowof resources embodying economic benefitswill be required to settle the obligation and areliable estimate of the amount can be made.Provisions are measured at the best estimate ofthe expenditure required to settle the present
obligation at the balance sheet date. If the effectof the time value of money is material, provisionsare discounted to reflect its present value usinga current pre-tax rate that reflects the currentmarket assessment of the time value of moneyand the risks specific to the obligation. Whendiscounting is used, the increase in the provisiondue to the passage of time is recognised as afinance cost. Where the Company expects aprovision to be reimbursed, the reimbursementis recognised as a separate asset, only whensuch reimbursement is virtually certain.
A disclosure for a contingent liability is madewhere there is a possible obligation that arisesfrom past events and the existence of whichwill be confirmed only by the occurrence ornon-occurrence of one or more uncertain futureevents not wholly within the control of theCompany or a present obligation that arises fromthe past events where it is either not probablethat an outflow of resources will be requiredto settle the obligation or a reliable estimateof the amount cannot be made. Provisions arereviewed regularly and are adjusted wherenecessary to reflect the current best estimatesof the obligation.
Contingent asset is not recognised in thestandalone financial statements. However,contingent assets are assessed continually andif it is virtually certain that an inflow of economicbenefits will arise, the asset and relatedincome are recognised in the period in whichthe change occurs.
All employee benefits payable wholly withintwelve months of rendering the service areclassified as short-term employee benefitsand are measured on undiscounted basis.Benefits such as salaries, wages, andperformance incentive etc. are recognisedin the period in which the employee rendersthe related service. A liability is recognisedfor the amount expected to be paid if theCompany has a present legal or constructiveobligation to pay this amount as a result ofpast service provided by the employee andthe obligation can be estimated reliably.
The Company’s net obligation in respectof other long-term employee benefits, i.e.,
compensated absence is the amount offuture benefit that employees have earnedin return for their service in the current andprevious years. That benefit is discountedto determine its present value. Liability forsuch benefits is provided on the basis ofactuarial valuations, as at the balance sheetdate, carried out by an independent actuaryusing the projected unit credit method.Actuarial gains and loss are recognised inthe statement of profit and loss during theperiod in which they arise. The Companydoes not have unconditional right to deferthe settlement beyond 12 months fromreporting date.
Post-retirement benefit plan such as gratuityfor eligible employees of the Company inIndia are calculated using projected unitcredit method on the basis of actuarialvaluation made by an independent actuaryas at the reporting date. The Company hasestablished the Antony Waste HandlingCell Limited Employee Gratuity Scheme tofund the gratuity plan. Re-measurement,comprising actuarial gains and losses, isrecognised in OCI in the period in whichthey occur. Re-measurement recognised inOCI is presently separately in ‘Other equity’and will not be reclassified to profit or loss.
The present value of the defined benefitobligation is determined by discounting theestimated future cash outflows by referenceto market yields at the end of the reportingperiod on government bonds that haveterms approximating to the terms of therelated obligation.
The net interest cost is calculated byapplying the discount rate to the balance ofthe defined benefit obligation. This cost isincluded in ‘Employee benefits expense’ inthe statement of profit and loss.
Changes in the present value of the definedbenefit obligation resulting from planamendments or curtailments are recognisedimmediately in the statement of profit andloss as past service cost.
The Company has defined contribution planfor post employment benefits in the formof provident fund and employees' state
insurance. Under the defined contributionplan, the Company has no further obligationbeyond making the contributions. Suchcontributions are charged to the statementof profit and loss as incurred.
(e) Termination benefits
Termination benefits are recognised in thestatement of profit and loss at the earlier ofthe following dates:
- when the Company can no longerwithdraw the offer of those benefits; or
- when the Company recognises costsfor a restructuring that is within thescope of Ind AS 37 ""Provisions,Contingent Liabilities and ContingentAssets"" and involves the payment oftermination benefits.
Benefits falling due more than 12 monthsafter the end of the reporting period arediscounted to their present value in thestatement of profit and loss.
(ix) Income recognitionRevenue recognition
When a performance obligation is satisfied, theCompany recognises as revenue the amountof the transaction price (net of estimatedvariable consideration) that is allocated tothat performance obligation. Transaction priceis the amount of consideration to which theCompany expects to be entitled in exchangefor transferring promised goods or services toa customer, excluding amounts collected onbehalf of third parties.
Ind AS 115 ""Revenue from Contract withCustomers"" specifies five step model forrevenue recognition:
1. Identify the contract with a customer;
2. Identify the separate performance
obligations in the contract;
3. Determine the transaction price;
4. Allocate the transaction price to the
separate performance obligations; and
5. Recognize revenue when (or as) eachperformance obligation is satisfied.
The Company accounts for a contract whenit has approval and commitment from all
parties, the rights of the parties are identified,payment terms are identified, the contract hascommercial substance and collectability ofconsideration is probable.
Revenue is recognised in the statement of profitand loss with the contracted price showingseparately each of the adjustments made to thecontract price and specifying the nature andamount of each such adjustment separately.
The Company satisfies a performance obligationand recognises revenue over time, if one of thefollowing criteria is met:
1. The customer simultaneously receives
and consumes the benefits provided
by the Company's performance as theCompany performs; or
2. The Company's performance creates or
enhances an asset that the customer controlsas the asset is created or enhanced; or
3. The Company's performance does not
create an asset with an alternative use to theCompany and an entity has an enforceableright to payment for performancecompleted to date.
For performance obligations where one ofthe above conditions are not met, revenue isrecognised at the point in time at which theperformance obligation is satisfied.
Revenue is measured based on the transactionprice (which is the consideration, adjusted todeductions, if any) that is allocated to thatperformance obligation. These are generallyaccounted for as variable consideration estimatedin the same period the related sales occur.
The Company does not expect to have anycontracts where the period between thetransfer of the promised goods or services tothe customer and payment by the customerexceeds one year. As a consequence, it does notadjust any of the transaction prices for the timevalue of money.
Revenue from collection and transportationof municipal solid waste, collection andprocessing of debris, and mechanical powersweeping of roads
Revenue is recognised when the services havebeen performed. Revenue is product of sweptkilometers of roads/ waste tonnage collected
to the rates agreed with the customer, i.e.,Municipal Corporation.
Performance obligation is satisfied at a point intime when the actual service is performed.
Revenue is recognised at the point in timewhen control of the goods is transferred tothe customer in accordance with the termsof the contract.
Other operating income
Revenue from sale of scrap is recognised atthe point in time when control of the goods istransferred to the customer in accordance withthe terms of the contract.
The Company collects goods and services tax('GST') and other indirect taxes on behalf ofthe government and, therefore, these are noteconomic benefits flowing to the Company andare accordingly excluded from the revenue.
Significant financing component
The Company considers all relevant facts andcircumstances in assessing whether a contractcontains a financing component and whetherthat financing component is significant to thecontract, including both the conditions:
(a) the difference, if any, between the amountof promised consideration and the cashselling price of the promised goodsor services; and
(b) the combined effect of both thefollowing conditions:
- the expected length of time betweenwhen the entity transfers the promisedgoods or services to the customer andwhen the customer pays for thosegoods or services; and
- the prevailing interest rates in therelevant market.
Cost to fulfil the contracts
Recurring operating costs for contracts withcustomers are recognised as incurred. Revenuerecognition excludes any government taxesbut includes reimbursement of out-of-pocketexpenses. Provision towards onerous contractsis recognised when the expected benefits tobe derived by the Company from a contract
are lower than the unavoidable cost of meetingthe future obligations under the contract. Theprovision is measured at present value of thelower of the expected cost of terminating thecontract and the expected net cost of continuingwith the contract.
Trade Receivable, net is primarily comprised ofbilled receivables for which the Company hasan unconditional right to consideration, net ofloss allowance.
Contract liabilities consist of revenue receivedin advance. The difference between openingand closing balance of the contract liabilitiesresults from the timing differences between theperformance obligation and customer payment.
Interest income from a financial asset isrecognised when it is probable that theeconomic benefits will flow to the Company andthe amount of income can be measured reliably.Interest income is accrued on a time basis, byreference to the principal outstanding and atthe effective interest rate applicable, which isthe rate that discounts estimated future cashreceipts through the expected life of the financialasset to that asset’s net carrying amount oninitial recognition.
Other income is recognised when it is probablethat the economic benefits will flow to theCompany and amount of income can bemeasured reliably.
The Company determines the compensationcost based on the fair value method using Black-Scholes-Merton formula, in accordance with IndAS 102 ""Share-based Payment"". The Companygrants options to its employees which will bevested in a graded manner and are to be exercisedwithin a specified period. The compensation costis amortised on graded basis over the vestingperiod. The share based payment expense isdetermined based on the Company's estimateof equity instrument that will eventually vest.The amounts recognised in ""Share optionsoutstanding account"" are transferred to sharecapital and securities premium upon exercise ofstock options by employees. Where employeestock options lapse after vesting, an amount
equivalent to the cumulative cost for the lapsedoption is transferred from ""Share optionsoutstanding account"" to ""General reserve"".
The Company has implemented the stockoption plan through creation of an employeebenefit trust. The Company treats such trust asits extension and shares held by the trust aretreated as 'treasury shares'. The stock optionsexercised by the eligible employees are settledthrough the trust. The balance equity shares notyet issued to eligible employee, and held by thetrust, are disclosed as a reduction from the sharecapital and securities premium account.
(xii) Investment in subsidiaries, associate and jointventure
Investment in subsidiary, associate and jointventure is carried at cost less accumulatedimpairment losses, if any. The cost of an investmentincludes directly attributable acquisition costs.Where an indication of impairment exists, thecarrying amount of the investment is assessedand written down immediately to its recoverableamount. On disposal of investment in subsidiary,the difference between net disposal proceedsand the carrying amounts are recognised in thestandalone statement of profit and loss.
(xiii) Exceptional items
An item of income or expense which by its size,nature or incidence requires disclosure in orderto improve an understanding of the performanceof the Company is treated as an exceptional itemand the same is disclosed in statement of profitand loss and in the notes forming part of thestandalone financial statements.
(xiv) Intangible assets
"Intangible assets acquired separately are initiallyrecognised at cost of acquisition which includespurchase price including import duties and non¬refundable taxes, if any and further includesdirectly attributable cost of preparing the assetfor its intended use. Identifiable intangible assetsare recognised when it is probable that futureeconomic benefits attributed to the asset willflow to the Company and the cost of the assetcan be reliably measured. Computer softwareis amortised on a SLM basis over the estimateduseful economic life which is expected as 3years. Following initial recognition, intangibleassets are carried at cost less accumulated
amortisation and impairment losses, if any.The amortisation of an intangible asset with afinite useful life reflects the manner in which theeconomic benefit is expected to be generated.The estimated useful life of amortisableintangibles are reviewed and where appropriateare adjusted, annually.
Intangible assets are de-recognised either ontheir disposal or where no future economicbenefits are expected from their use. Gains orlosses arising from derecognition of an intangibleasset are measured as the difference betweenthe net disposal proceeds and the carryingamount of the asset on the date of disposal andare recognised in the standalone statement ofprofit and loss when the asset is derecognised.Amortisation on addition to intangible assets oron disposal of intangible assets is calculated pro¬rata from the month of such addition or up tothe month of such disposal as the case may be.Intangible assets under development ('IAUD')are initially measured at cost. Such intangibleassets are subsequently measured at cost lessaccumulated amortisation and impairmentlosses, if any. IAUD is not amortised as theseassets are not yet available for use.
Treasury shares issued to the ESOP trust arerecorded as a deduction from equity under aseparate line item titled "Shares held in ESOPTrust”. These shares are measured at cost atthe time of transfer to the trust. The ESOP trustis considered an extension of the Company;hence, shares held by the trust are treated astreasury shares until exercised or transferred toemployees. Treasury shares related to forfeitedoptions remain in the ESOP trust and can bereallocated or cancelled.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ('MCA') has notifiedthe Companies (Indian Accounting Standards)Second Amendment Rules, 2025:
- Lack on exchangeability -Amendments to Ind AS 21
- Classification of liabilities as current ornon-current and non-current liabilities withcovenants - Amendments to Ind AS 1
- Supplier Finance Arrangements -Amendment to Ind AS 7 and Ind AS 107
- International Tax Reforms - Pillar Two ModelRules - Amendment to Ind AS 12
The Company has reviewed the newpronouncements and based on its evaluation hasdetermined that it is not likely to have any materialimpact in its standalone financial statements.
New standards and amendments issued butnot effective - MCA has issued Ind AS 118"Presentation and Disclosure in standalonefinancial statements" ('Ind AS 118'), which willreplace Ind AS 1 "Presentation of standalonefinancial statements" and is effective for annualreporting periods beginning on or after 1 April2027. Ind AS 118 introduces revised presentationrequirements in the statement of profit and lossand enhanced disclosure requirements. Thestandard is expected to impact presentationand disclosures but not the recognition andmeasurement. The Company is currentlyevaluating the impact of this standard on theaccompanying standalone financial statements.
(a) The title deeds of land and building are held in the name of the Company. Further, temporary structure include thoseconstructed on leasehold land held in the name of the Company.
(b) For capital commitments, note 41(B).
(c ) The Company has not revalued its PPE during the current and previous year.
(d) The Company is not holding any benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 (45 of1988) and rules made thereunder as at 31 March 2026 and 31 March 2025. Further, no proceedings have beeninitiated or pending against the Company for holding any benami property under the said act and rules mentionedabove for the years ended 31 March 2026 and 31 March 2025.
(e) Refer note 18(A) for information on assets provided as collateral or security for borrowings or financing facilitiesavailed by the Company.
(a) Based on the impairment assessment performed as at the reporting date, no impairment in the value of investment
is warranted or recorded.
(b) As at 31 March 2026 and 31 March 2025, the Company has pledged the equity investment in favour of the respective
lenders of the subsidiary as a part of financing agreement for the facilities availed by such subsidiary.
(c) Rights, preferences, and restrictions attached to OCPS are as follows:
a) The OCPS carry a preferential right vis-a-vis equity shares of the issuer with respect to payment of dividendand repayment of capital;
b) The holder is not entitled to participate in surplus funds nor in surplus assets and profits, on winding up of theissuer which may remain after the entire capital has been repaid;
c) The OCPS may be redeemed, at the option of the issuer, after completing the term of 15 years from the originaldate of issue/ allotment;
d) The OCPS may be converted, at the option of the issuer, into equal number of equity shares i.e., in the ratio of1:1, having face value of H 10 each, any time after period between 5 years to 15 years from the original date ofissue/ allotment;
e) The payment of dividend, if any, on the OCPS shall be non-cumulative;
f) The voting rights of the holder is in accordance with the provisions of section 47 and other applicable provisions,if any, of the Act; and
g) The OCPS carry a coupon rate of 0.50 % p.a.
(d) The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under section 2(87) of the Act for the years ended
31 March 2026 and 31 March 2025.
The Company has neither issued bonus shares nor has there been any buy back of shares during five yearsimmediately preceding 31 March 2026.
The Company has not issued shares for consideration other than cash during five years immediatelypreceding 31 March 2026.
(g) Rights, preference and restriction on equity shares
The Company has only one class of equity shares having par value of H5 per share. Each holder of equity share isentitled to one vote per equity share. The Company declares and pays dividends in H. The dividend, if any, proposedby the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting,except for interim dividend which is approved by the Board.
In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive assets of theCompany remaining after distribution of all preferential amounts. The distribution will be in proportion to thenumber of fully paid-up equity shares held by the shareholders.
(h) Employee stock option scheme
During the financial year ended 31 March 2023, the Company had granted 100,000 options to the employees ofthe Company and its the subsidiaries. The shareholders of the Company at their meeting held on 27 September2022 had approved AWHCL Employee Stock Option Plan 2022 ('AWHCL ESOP 2022'). Options granted underAWHCL ESOP 2022 vest on the expiry of one year from the date of grant i.e.,19 December 2022. The options maybe exercised over a period of five years from the date of vesting and will be settled in equity on exercise. As perthe scheme, the employees selected by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee from time to time will beentitled to options.
The Company formed "AWHCL Employee Welfare Trust” (AWHCL EWT’) for allotment of equity shares of theCompany under the AWHCL ESOP 2022. On 14 December 2023, the Company issued 94,930 equity shares toAWHCL EWT. The Company consider equity shares held by AWHCL EWT as treasury shares and accordingly,adjusted such shares issued from its share capital and securities premium account.
Volatility : Volatility is a measure of the amount by which a price has fluctuated or is expected to fluctuate duringthe period. The measure of volatility used in Black-Scholes-Merton formula is the annualised standard deviation ofthe continuously compounded rates of return on the stock over a period of time. Company considered the dailyhistorical volatility of Company's stock price on NSE over a period prior to the date of grant, corresponding with theexpected life of the options.
Risk free rate : The risk free rate being considered for the calculation is the interest rate applicable for a maturityequal to the expected life of the options based on zero coupon yield curve for government securities.
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Expected life of the options : Expected life of the options is the period for which the Company expects the optionsto be live. The minimum life of stock options is the minimum period before which the options cannot be exercisedand the maximum life of the option is the maximum period after which the options cannot be exercised. TheCompany has calculated expected life as the average of the minimum and the maximum life of the options.
Dividend yield : Expected dividend yield has been calculated by dividing the last declared dividend per share bythe market price per share as on the date of grant.
(a) The Company had used the borrowing for the specific purpose for which it was availed.
(b) Refer note 35 for information on market risk and liquidity risk.
(c) There is no default in repayment of borrowings and payment of interest thereon during the year ended 31 March2026 and 31 March 2025.
(d) There are no charges which are yet to be registered/ satisfied with the ROC beyond the statutory period as at 31March 2026 and 31 March 2025.
(e) The Company has not been declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or any other lender for theyears ended 31 March 2026 and 31 March 2025.
(f) Refer note 47 for disclosure of borrowing secured against current assets.
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Company as a lessee
The Company's lease includes offices and land for various project locations and office space. There is no extensionoptions in the lease agreements, however the contract has escalation clause. For termination options, managementexercises significant judgement in determining whether the termination option is reasonably expected to be exercised.Since it is reasonably certain to not exercise termination option, the Company has opted to ignore termination optionin determination of lease term. Further, the Company is not exposed to any variable lease payments or residualvalue guarantee.
Revenue from collection and transportation of municipal solid waste, mechanical power sweeping of roads andcollection & processing of debris is provided to various municipal corporations and the performance obligation issatisfied at a point in time.
Revenue from sale of goods and scrap is recognised at the point in time when control of the goods is transferred tothe customer in accordance with the terms of the contract.
As at 31 March 2026, the aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligationsis H Nil (31 March 2025: H 83.94 lakhs of which approximately 100% is expected to be recognised as revenuewithin next 1 year).
(g) The Company does not have any significant obligations for returns and refunds.
(h) The contracts do not have a significant financing component.
(i) During the year ended 31 March 2026, 3 of the customers (31 March 2025: 3 customers) are individually contributingmore than 10% of the Company's total revenue. These customers are contributing H13,481.40 lakhs (31 March 2025:H9,278.74 lakhs), H9,062.32 lakhs (31 March 2025: H8,200.20 lakhs) and H7,512.44 lakhs (31 March 2025: H6,971.56lakhs), respectively. These customers belongs to 'integrated waste management & allied activities' segment.
Note: The average market value of the Company's equity shares for the purpose of calculating the dilutive effect of shareoptions was based on quoted market prices for the year during which the options were outstanding.
The fair values of the financial assets and liabilities are included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchangedin a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The following methods andassumptions are used to estimate the fair values:
1. Fair value of cash and cash equivalents, bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, tradepayables and other current financial assets/ liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to short termmaturities of these instruments. The trade receivables do not have a significant financing component and retentionis deducted under the contractual terms. There is no significant benefit of financing to either of the parties.
2. Financial instruments are evaluated by the Company based on parameters such as individual credit worthiness of thecounter-party. Based on this evaluation, allowances are taken to account for expected losses on these receivables.Accordingly, fair value of such instruments is not materially different from their carrying amounts.
3. The fair value for deposits is calculated based on cash flows discounted using market interest rate on the date ofinitial recognition and subsequently on each reporting date. The lease liability is initially recognised at the presentvalue of the future lease payments and is discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if not readilydeterminable, using the incremental borrowing rates and subsequently measured at amortised cost.
4. Fair value of long term borrowings and long term loans (receivable) approximate their carrying amounts as theinterest rate is equal to the market interest rate.
5. Rights to reimbursement of expenditure is not fair valued as per the provisions of Ind AS 37 "Provisions, ContingentLiabilities and Contingent Assets”.
Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the financial asset or liability, eitherdirectly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices).
Level 3: techniques which use inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value that are not based onobservable market data (unobservable inputs). This means that fair values are determined in whole or in part using avaluation model based on assumptions that are neither supported by prices from observable current market transactionsin the same instrument nor are they based on available market data. However, the fair value measurement objectiveremains the same, that is, to estimate an exit price from the perspective of the Company.
There have been no transfer amongst the levels of fair value hierarchy during the year.
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For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the standalone financial statements on a recurring basis, the Companydetermines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based onthe lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
35 Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Company’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company’sprimary focus is to foresee the unpredictability of financial markets and seek to minimise potential adverse effects onits financial performance. The Company has implemented a robust Business Risk Management framework to identify,evaluate business risks and opportunities. This framework seeks to create transparency, minimise adverse impact onthe business objectives and enhance the Company’s competitive advantage. The business risk framework definesthe risk management approach across the enterprise at various levels including documentation and reporting. Theframework has different risk models which help in identifying risks trend, exposure and potential impact analysis at aCompany level. The Audit Committee of the Board periodically reviews the risk management framework. Such risks aresummarised below:
35 Financial risk management objectives and policies (Contd..)
Market risk is the risk of loss of future earnings, fair values or future cash flows that may result from adverse changesin market rates and prices. The Company’s size and operations result in limited exposed to interest risk, which mayaffect the Company’s income and expenses, or the value of its financial instruments.
The price risk is not applicable as the Company does not have any investment as at the reporting date.
Foreign exchange risk arises from commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities denominated ina currency that is not the functional currency of the Company. The Company does not have dealing in foreigncurrencies. There is no foreign currency receivables/ payable as at the reporting dates. Also, the asset balance i.e.,investment and other financial assets in AED currency is fully impaired for in the past years.
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. The Company's exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates relatesprimarily to the Company's debt obligations.
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails tomeet its contractual obligations, and arises from cash and cash equivalents, bank balances other than cash and cashequivalents, security deposits, loans as well as credit exposures to customers including outstanding receivables. Themaximum exposure to credit risk is equal to the carrying value of the financial assets.
The Company’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. Tomanage this, the Company periodically assesses the financial reliability of customers, taking into account the financialcondition, current economic trends, forward looking macroeconomic information, analysis of historical bad debtsand ageing of accounts receivables. Individual risk limits are set accordingly. The Company’s exposure to credit risk isinfluenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. The demographics of the customer including thedefault risk of the industry and country in which the customer operates also has an influence on credit risk assessment.
The expected credit loss rates are based on the payment profiles of sales over a period of 3 years before thereporting date and the corresponding historical credit losses experienced within this period. The historical loss ratesare adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information on macro-economic factors affecting the ability ofthe customers to settle the receivables. The Company recognises lifetime expected losses for all trade receivablesthat do not constitute a financing component.
The Company has low concentration of credit risk as the customer base is distributed. The Company has 3 customers(31 March 2025: 3 customers) who are individually contributing more than 10% of outstanding trade receivables,aggregating to 37.55% as at 31 March 2026 (31 March 2025: 40.82%). These customers are municipal corporationsand the credit risk is minimal with no history of dispute/ non-recovery.
Outstanding customer receivables are regularly monitored.
The Company periodically monitors the recoverability and credit risks of its other financial assets. The Companyevaluates 12 months expected credit losses for all the financial assets for which credit risk has not increasedsignificantly. In case credit risk has increased significantly, the Company considers life time expected credit lossesfor the purpose of impairment provisioning.
The Company has considered financial condition, current economic trends, forward looking macroeconomicinformation, analysis of historical bad or doubtful receivables and ageing of receivables related to cash and cashequivalents, bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents, security deposits and other financial assets. Inmost of the cases, risk is considered low since the counterparties are reputed organisations with no history ofdefault to the Company and no unfavourable forward looking macro economic factors. Wherever applicable, lossallowance is recorded.
The Company’s exposure to credit risk is considered low, as it places its surplus funds only with scheduled commercialbanks and reputed financial institutions having strong credit profiles. The Company continuously monitors thecreditworthiness of these counterparties and diversifies its deposits across multiple banks to mitigate concentrationrisk. These financial assets are neither past due nor impaired as at the reporting date.
The Company has provided interest-free, refundable security deposits to landlords in respect of rented building.Such deposits are recoverable at the end of the lease tenure, subject to compliance with the terms and conditionsof the respective lease agreements. Credit risk associated with security deposits is considered low as (i) securitydeposits are provided to identified and contractually bound lessors under legally enforceable lease agreements,
(ii) deposits are recoverable against possession of leased premises and are not subject to discretionary settlement,
(iii) the Company assesses the creditworthiness and reputation of the lessors at the time of entering into leasearrangements, and (iv) there has been no instance of default or non-recovery of security deposits in the past.Considering these facts, the probability of default is considered remote, and accordingly, no material loss allowancehas been recognised during the year.
The probability that guarantee given by the Company on behalf of its subsidiaries for its borrowings, will be invoked,is remote. Antony Lara Enviro Solutions Private Limited and Antony Lara Renewable Energy Private Limited havehistory of timely repayment and financial strength to repay the borrowings. Accordingly, such guarantees are notexpected to impact the credit risk profile of the Company.
The Company does not require collateral in respect of trade receivables. Also, there are no such receivables forwhich no loss allowance is recognised because of collateral.
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. TheCompany manages its liquidity risk by ensuring, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meetits liabilities when due. The Company manages its liquidity needs by monitoring scheduled debt servicing paymentsfor financial liabilities as well as forecast cash inflow and outflows due in day to day business. In addition, processesand policies related to such risks are overseen by senior management. The Company's management monitors thenet liquidation position through rolling forecast on the basis of expected cash flows. The Company have undrawnfacility of H 3,173.02 lakhs (31 March 2025: 924.59 lakhs) as at reporting date, that is secured and can be drawndown to meet short-term financing needs. Interest would be payable at a rate mutually agreed with banks at thetime of drawdown.
Also, the probability that guarantee given by the Company on behalf of its subsidiaries for its borrowings, will beinvoked, is remote. Antony Lara Enviro Solutions Private Limited and Antony Lara Renewable Energy Private Limitedhave history of timely repayment and financial strength to repay the borrowings. Accordingly, such guarantees arenot expected to impact the liquidity risk profile of the Company.
The Company aims to manage its capital efficiently so as to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and tooptimise returns to its shareholders.
The capital structure of the Company is based on management’s judgement of the appropriate balance of key elementsin order to meet its strategic and day-to-day needs. Management considers the amount of capital in proportion to riskand manage the capital structure in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlyingassets. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the amount of dividends paid toshareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares.
The Company’s policy is to maintain a stable and strong capital structure with a focus on total equity so as to maintaininvestor, creditors and market confidence and to sustain future development and growth of its business. The Companywill take appropriate steps in order to maintain, or if necessary adjust, its capital structure.
37 Details of significant investments in accordance with Ind AS 27
Section 129(3) of the Act requires preparation of consolidated financial statements of the holding company and of all thesubsidiaries including associate company and joint venture businesses in the same form and manner as that of its own.
Subsidiaries are all entities over which the group has control. The group controls an entity when the group is exposed to,or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns throughits power to direct the relevant activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which controlis transferred to the group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.
Ind AS 28 defines associate as an entity over which the investor has significant influence. It mentions that if an entityholds, directly or indirectly through intermediaries, 20% or more of the voting power of the enterprise, it is presumedthat the entity has significant influence, unless it can be clearly demonstrated that this is not the case. Also, the fact thatan investor does not have significant influence in an enterprise can be demonstrated through following conditions:
(i) The investor does not have any representation on the board of directors or corresponding governing bodyof the investee.
(ii) The investor does not participate in policy making process.
(iii) The investor does not have any material transactions with the investee.
(iv) The investor does not interchange any managerial personnel.
(v) The investor does not provide any essential technical information to the investee.
(i) All the amounts due to/ from related parties (as at year-end) are unsecured.
(ii) All the amounts due to/ from related parties (as at year-end), other than advances (if any), will be cash settled.
(iii) All the related party transactions are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in an arm's lengthtransaction, for which prior approval of Audit Committee/ Board of Directors was obtained during the year ended31 March 2026 and 31 March 2025.
(iv) The remuneration to the KMP does not include the provisions made for gratuity and compensated absences,as they are determined on an actuarial basis for the Company as a whole.
38 Related party transactions (Contd..)
(v) The Company has paid the remuneration to its directors during the year in accordance with the provision ofand limits laid down under section 197 read with Schedule V to the Act.
(vi) Equity investment (as at balance sheet date) are not considered under 'Amount due to/ from related parties(as at year-end)' as these are not considered 'outstanding' exposure.
(i) As agreed between the Board of Directors of the Company and Antony Recycling Private Limited ('AntonyRecycling'), an amount equivalent to the Company's net carrying value of investment in Antony Recycling willbe invested in bank deposits by Antony Recycling and it will not be available for working capital requirementof the investee. Also, Jose Jacob Kallarakal has given personal guarantee on behalf of Antony Recycling.
(ii) The Company has extended the term of repayment by one year for unsecured loans receivable from AntonyRecycling Private Limited, note 10.
(iii) Refer note 10 for the loans to related parties that are repayable on demand or without specifying any terms orperiod of repayment.
(iv) The Company has unsecured borrowings from related party which is interest-free, note 18.
(v) The cash credit facility and overdraft facility is secured by :
- Personal guarantee of Jose Jacob Kallarakal and Shiju Jacob Kallarakal31 March 2025
- Personal guarantee of Jose Jacob Kallarakal and Shiju Jacob Kallarakal"
(vi) Term loan from financial institution is secured by :
- Corporate guarantee given by Varanasi Waste Solutions Private Limited
- Personal Guarantee of Mr. Jose Jacob Kallarakal31 March 2025
- Personal Guarantee of Mr. Jose Jacob Kallarakal"
(vii) Refer note 50 for the arrangement between the Company and Antony Recycling for onward funding.
(viii) The Company has given commitment for unconditional financial support to Antony Recycling and Antony LaraRenewable Energy Private Limited .
(ix) The Company's investment in equity shares of Antony Lara Enviro Solutions Private Limited is pledged infavour of the respective lenders of the subsidiary as a part of financing agreement for the facilities availed bysuch subsidiary.
(x) The interest income on loan given to Antony Recycling Private Limited is not recorded in the books of theCompany due to uncertainty around collection.
(xi) 51% of Company's investment in Antony Lara Renewable Energy Private Limited is pledged with the lender ofinvestee company as a part of financing agreement for the facilities availed by such entity.
(xii) The Company has capital commitment with Antony Commercial Vehicle Private Limited and Antony GaragesPrivate Limited aggregating to HNil (31 March 2025: H 197.21 lakhs).
(xiii) For common control business combination, note 49.
39 Segment reporting
The Company is primarily engaged into business of providing service pertaining to collection and transportation ofwaste along with processing of construction and debris waste and mechanical power sweeping of roads. The ChiefOperating Decision Maker ('CODM') reviews the Company's performance as a single business segment, i.e., integratedwaste management & allied activities. As the activities of the Company comprise of only one segment and accordingly,the standalone financial statements are reflective of the information required by Ind AS 108 'Operating Segments'. Also,the entire operations of the Company in terms of location of assets are within India.
40 Audit trail
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) has prescribed a requirement for companies under the proviso to Rule 3(1) of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 inserted by the Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules, 2021 requiring companies,which uses accounting software for maintaining its books of account, shall use only such accounting software which hasa feature of recording audit trail of each and every transaction, creating an edit log of each change made in the books ofaccount along with the date when such changes were made and ensuring that the audit trail cannot be disabled.
The Company has used an accounting software for maintaining its books of account which has a feature of audit trail(edit log) facility and the same was enabled at the application level throughout the year. However, the audit trail featureat the database level was not enabled up to 24 April 2025 and the same did not operate throughout the year for allrelevant transactions recorded in the software. Additionally, the audit trail has been preserved by the Company as perthe statutory requirements for record retention, where such feature was enabled.
(a) It represents claims for vehicle accident cases.
(b) It represents demands raised by the direct tax authority on various grounds, which are contested by the Company.Additionally, the Company is carrying a provision of H162.00 lakhs for the disputed tax demands.
(i) The Income Tax Department conducted searches at two of the Company’s business premises and certainDirectors’ residences in October 2021 under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (‘IT Act’). The Company fully cooperatedduring and after the proceedings.
Until 31 March 2024, the Company received demand orders u/s 143(3) and 147 of the IT Act for multiple yearsranging between AY 2015-16 and AY 2022-23, primarily related to expense disallowances. After considering allthe available records and information, appeals against these demand orders were filed with the Commissionerof Income Tax (Appeals). The Company also filed rectification application with the Assessing Officer in respectof certain adjustments made by them for multiple assessment years.
41 Contingent liabilities and commitments (Contd..)
During the year ended 31 March 2025, demand orders u/s 147 were received for AY 2019-20 and AY 2020¬21 relating to similar expense disallowances. The Company filed appeals and rectification applications, asapplicable, with CIT(A) and AO, respectively, against these demand orders. Further, favourable rectificationorders were received by the Company for AY 2017-18 and AY 2021-22.
While the outcome of these proceedings remains uncertain, management, after consulting external experts onits tax position and reviewing all available relevant documentation, believes the Company’s position is well-supported. Accordingly, no material adjustments have been made in these standalone financial statements.
(ii) The Company is contesting all of the above demands in respect of income tax and the management believesthat its positions are likely to be upheld at the appellate stage. No expense has been accrued in the standalonefinancial statements for the aforesaid demands, except as disclosed above. The management believes that theultimate outcome of these proceedings are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company'sfinancial position and results of operations and hence no provision has been made in this regard, except asdisclosed above.
(iii) It is not practicable for the Company to estimate the timings of cash outflows, if any, in respect of the above,pending resolution of the respective proceedings.
(iv) The amounts disclosed above represent the best possible estimates arrived at on the basis of availableinformation and does not include any penalty payable.
(v) The Company does not expect any reimbursements in respect of the above contingent liabilities.
(vi) Amount outstanding as at balance sheet date represents gross demand raised by the tax authorities, as amountpaid under protest is not charged to the standalone statement of profit and loss by the Company.
Under the gratuity plan, every employee who has completed at least five years of service gets a gratuity on departureat 15 days of last drawn salary for each completed year of service. This defined benefit plan is governed by ThePayment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The gratuity plan is a funded plan and the Company makes contributions to AntonyWaste Handling Cell Limited Employees Gratuity Scheme. Liabilities in respect of the gratuity plan are determinedby an actuarial valuation, based upon which the Company makes contributions to the abovementioned fund. Thetrustees of the fund are responsible for the overall governance of the plan in accordance with the provisions ofthe trust deed and rules in the best interests of the plan participants. They are tasked with periodic reviews of thesolvency of the fund and play a role in the long-term investment, risk management and funding strategy.
The Company’s investment strategy in respect of its funded plan is implemented within the framework of theapplicable statutory requirements. The plan expose the Company to a number of actuarial risks such as investmentrisk, interest rate risk, longevity risk and inflation risk. The Company has developed policy guidelines for theallocation of assets to different classes with the objective of controlling risk and maintaining the right balancebetween risk and long-term returns in order to limit the cost to the Company of the benefits provided. To achievethis, investments are well diversified, such that the failure of any single investment would not have a material impacton the overall level of assets.
Each year, the Board of Trustees reviews the level of funding in the plan assets. Such a review includes the asset-liability matching strategy and investment risk management policy. This includes employing the use of annuities andlongevity swaps to manage the risks.
Following are the principal assumptions used as at the balance sheet date:"
Significant actuarial assumptions for the determination of the defined benefit obligation are discount rate, salarygrowth rate, attrition rate and mortality rate. The sensitivity analysis below have been determined based onreasonably possible changes of the assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period, while holding all otherassumptions constant. The results of the sensitivity analysis is given below:
On 21 November 2025, the Government of India notified the four Labour Codes - the Code on Wages, 2019, the IndustrialRelations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working ConditionsCode, 2020 (collectively, ‘New Labour Code’) - consolidating 29 existing labour laws. The Ministry of Labour & Employmentpublished draft Central Rules and FAQs to enable assessment of the financial impact due to changes in regulations.The Company has assessed the incremental impact of these changes on the basis of the best information available,consistent with the guidance provided by the ICAI and recognised the impact of H 486.34 lakhs in the standalonefinancial statement under ‘Employee benefits expense’. The Company continues to monitor the finalisation of Centraland/ or State Rules and clarifications from the Government on other aspects of the New Labour Code and would provideappropriate accounting effect on the basis of such developments as needed.
Privilege leave is earned at a prescribed rate based on days worked and may be accumulated subject to a specifiedcap. Accumulated privilege leave in excess of specified limits lapses at the end of the financial year. During separation,leave balances are considered as part of final settlement subject to the Company’s policy.
Accumulating compensated absences (primarily privilege leave) give rise to an obligation as employees renderservice that increases their entitlement to future paid absences. The obligation is recognised based on the additionalamount expected to be paid as a result of unused entitlement existing at the reporting date.
The provision for compensated absences is presented as current since the Company does not have an unconditionalright to defer settlement for this obligation. However, based on past experience, the Company does not expect allemployees to take the full amount of accrued leave or require payment within the next 12 months.
43 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
As per section 135 of the Act, and rules therein, the Company is required to spend at least 2% of its average net profitsfor three immediately preceding financial years towards CSR activities. The Company has CSR committee as per theAct. The funds are utilised on the activities which are specified in Schedule VII of the Act. Details of CSR expenditureare as follows:
The Company's spend towards CSR does not involve any long term projects and accordingly, disclosure requirementsrelating to ongoing projects is not applicable as at reporting dates.
* Including liability assumed in the common control business combination during the year ended 31 March 2026amounting to C71.92 lakhs.
** Includes C102.10 lakhs paid by AG Enviro Infra Projects Private Limited, which is now merged with theCompany
44 In the prior years, trade receivables (non-current) include long overdue receivables from a Municipal Corporationof H398.06 lakhs which was under litigation. During the year ended 31 March 2025, the Hon'ble High Court ofBombay ruled in the Company's favor. The Company had received H2,786.70 lakhs (including interest), and theexcess amount of H2,388.64 lakhs was recognized as an exceptional gain in the standalone financial statements.During the year ended 31 March 2026, the Municipal Corporation has filed an appeal against the aforesaid orderbefore the Divisional Bench of High Court of Bombay. The said appeal is not yet admitted by the High Court.
Further, trade receivables (non-current) for the prior years also included long overdue receivables from anotherMunicipal Corporation of H168.33 lakhs which was under litigation. Owing to the legal case, the recoverability of theamount was expected to take some time. However, management was confident of the recovery of such outstandingreceivables in due course and hence the same was considered good and recoverable. During the year ended 31March 2025, an arbitration award is received in the Company's favour, however it was further challenged by theother party with a higher jurisdiction authority. In view of the ongoing proceedings and the prevailing uncertaintiessurrounding the enforceability and timely realization of the aforesaid dues and having regard to the substance ofdiscussions with the Municipal Corporation, the management, on grounds of prudence, deemed it appropriate torecognise a loss allowance for the outstanding amount.
45 As at 31 March 2026, trade receivables (current) include an amount of H1,500.00 lakhs (31 March 2025: H1,500.00lakhs) due from a Municipal Corporation. This amount has been outstanding for a significant period and pertainsto contractual dues that were thoroughly reviewed and approved by the standing committee of the MunicipalCorporation, following which a conciliation agreement was executed, Subsequently, the Municipal Corporationcontested the standing committee's decision before the Hon'ble High Court, The High Court ruled in favour of theCompany, but the Municipal Corporation had since appealed the decision to the Hon'ble Supreme Court.
Subsequent to the year end, the Hon’ble Supreme Court, vide its order dated 5 May 2026, dismissed theaforementioned Special Leave Petition filed by the Municipal Corporation, thereby upholding the validity of theconciliation arrangement entered into between the parties. The Hon’ble Supreme Court has further directed theMunicipal Corporation to discharge the outstanding dues within a stipulated period, with applicable interestconsequences in case of delay.
In view of the favourable judicial outcome and the enforceability arising therefrom, management expects recoveryof the aforesaid amount in accordance with the terms of the order. Accordingly, the receivable continues to beconsidered good and recoverable as at the reporting date.
46 As at 31 March 2026, other financial assets (current) and trade receivables (current) include amount of H497.53lakhs (31 March 2025: H1,505.96 lakhs) and H2,449.00 lakhs, respectively, receivable from a Municipal Corporationtowards reimbursement of minimum wages and regular business activities. Although this amount has been overduefor a considerable period, the overall outstanding balance has reduced by H1,008.43 lakhs during the year ended 31March 2026 and H1,000.00 lakhs subsequent to the year-end, indicating that the Municipal Corporation has beenmaking steady repayments. The Company has received a balance confirmation as of 31 March 2026, along withcommunication from the Municipal Corporation confirming that approval for remittance has been obtained from theState Government and that arrangements are underway to settle the remaining dues. In view of these developmentsand ongoing discussions with the Municipal Corporation, management is confident that the outstanding balance willbe realized in due course. Accordingly, the receivables, as aforementioned, are considered good and recoverable asat the reporting date.
47 Borrowing secured against current assets
The Company has sanctioned borrowings/ facilities from a bank on the basis of security of current assets. The quarterlyreturns or statements of trade receivables, reimbursement from municipal corporation and margin money deposits,as applicable, are filed by the Company with bank regularly and the required reconciliation is presented below. TheCompany is not required to submit the quarterly returns or statements of other current assets which are pledged.
1. Debt = Non current borrowings
2. Net worth = Paid up share capital Reserves created out of profit - Accumulated losses
3. Earnings available for debt service = Net profit after tax (excluding OCI) Non cash operating expenses Interestexpenses - Non cash income
4. Debt service = Interest expenses Lease payment within next 12 months Principal repayment of borrowingswithin next 12 months
5. Working capital = Current assets - Current liabilities
6. EBIT = Earnings before finance costs, other income and tax
7. Capital employed = Tangible net worth (i.e., net worth - intangible assets) total borrowings deferred tax liabilities
8. Profit for the year excludes exceptional gain during the year
Net capital turnover ratio : The combined effect of higher revenue generation and reduced working capital base hasresulted in a more efficient utilisation of working capital during the current year.
49 Common control business combination
Pursuant to the scheme of merger by absorption (the ‘Scheme’), as approved by the Hon’ble National Company LawTribunal (‘NCLT’), Mumbai on 18 December 2025 AG Enviro Infra Projects Private Limited, wholly owned subsidiaryof the Company (the ‘Transferor Company’) has merged with Antony Waste Handling Cell Limited (the ‘Company’or ‘Transferee Company’), with the appointed date being 1 April 2025. Both the companies have filed the approvedScheme with Registrar of Companies, Mumbai on 31 December 2025, which has been considered as effective date asper the Scheme.
Pursuant to merger, the assets, liabilities and reserves of the Transferor Company are transferred to and vested in theTransferee Company. The said transfer has been accounted for in accordance with the accounting treatment prescribedin the approved Scheme which is in line with the accounting principles as laid down under Appendix C to Ind AS 103"Business Combinations”, applicable to common control business combination and the comparative financial informationpresented in the standalone financial statements has been restated from the beginning of the earliest period presentedbeing 1 April 2024.
The Scheme has accordingly been given effect to in the standalone financial statements, pursuant to which thecomparative financial information for the year ended 31 March 2025 has been restated. The impact of the restatementis summarized below:
AG Enviro Infra Projects Private Limited was incorporated in India and it was a public company engaged in the businessof collection and transportation of waste and mechanical power sweeping of roads.
Both companies belong to the same group, with the Transferor Company being a wholly owned subsidiary, and themerger is intended to achieve greater operational efficiency and streamline business operations. After the merger, thecombined entity will continue to engage in business of mechanical power sweeping of the roads and collection &transportation of municipal solid waste.
50 Additional regulatory information required by Division II Schedule III of the Act
There is no transaction and year-end balance as at 31 March 2026 and 31 March 2025 with struck off companies.
The Company has not entered into any scheme of arrangement in terms of section 230 to 237 of the Act for theyears ended 31 March 2026 and 31 March 2025, except as disclosed in note 49 where the Company has ensured thenecessary compliances.
The Company has not received any fund from any person or entity, including foreign entity ('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 onbehalf of the Funding Party ('Ultimate Beneficiaries') or
b. provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries
The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or anyother sources or kind of funds) to any other person or entity, including foreign entity ('Intermediaries') with theunderstanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Intermediary shall:
a. directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or onbehalf of the Company ('Ultimate Beneficiaries') or
b. provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries, except for the following:
The relevant provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999) and the Act were complied withfor such transactions and the transactions was not in violative of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (15of 2003). The Company had ensured the compliance with the terms and conditions of the arrangement and withthe SEBI (LODR), wherever applicable. The end use certificate of the aforementioned funds was obtained from theIntermediary. The funds were loaned/ invested through owned accumulated funds.
The Company has not made any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of account 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).
The Company has not traded or invested in crypto currency or virtual currency during the current and previous year.
51 Disclosure under section 186(4) of the Act
The provisions of section 186 of the Act is not applicable to the Company as its business falls under infrastructuralprojects/ infrastructural facilities (urban development including solid waste management systems) as defined underSchedule VI to the Act.
52 Subsequent events
There are no subsequent events which warrant adjustment or disclosure in the standalone financial statements.
53 Authorisation of standalone financial statements
The standalone financial statements have been reviewed and recommended by the Audit Committee and werethereafter approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, at their respective meetings held on 29 May 2026.
Previous year figures have been regrouped, reclassified and rearranged wherever necessary, to conform to thisyear’s presentation, and these are not material to the standalone financial statements.