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Dear Members,
Your Board of Directors (Board') are pleased to
present the Eleventh (11th) Annual Report and Audited Financial
Statements (Standalone and Consolidated), together with the Auditors' Report thereon of
Meesho Limited (formerly known as Meesho Private Limited and Fashnear Technologies Private
Limited) (the Company' or Meesho') for the financial year ended
March 31, 2026. This being the Company's first Annual Report following its listing, the
report highlights our strategic journey, operational milestones, and financial performance
during the financial year.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
| Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
FY 2025- 26 |
FY 2024-25 |
FY 2025- 26 |
FY 2024- 25 |
| Revenue from operations |
63,809.23 |
93,875.47 |
1,26,263.48 |
93,899.03 |
| Other income |
14,248.20 |
5,114.90 |
4,727.13 |
5,109.98 |
| Total Income |
78,057.43 |
98,990.37 |
1,30,990.61 |
99,009.01 |
| Less: Total Expenses |
67,027.12 |
99,835.33 |
1,41,672.43 |
1,00,093.30 |
| Less: Exceptional items |
2,63,765.52 |
(13,120.55) |
(1,410.91) |
(13,464.34) |
| Profit/Loss before tax |
2,74,795.83 |
(13,965.51) |
(12,092.73) |
(14,548.63) |
| Tax Expenses |
1,484.65 |
24,868.42 |
1,484.65 |
24,868.42 |
| Profit/Loss for the year |
2,73,311.18 |
(38,833.93) |
(13,577.38) |
(39,417.05) |
| Other comprehensive (loss)/ income |
(5.38) |
(26.77) |
(29.63) |
(36.55) |
| Total comprehensive (loss) for the year, net of tax |
2,73,305.80 |
(38,860.70) |
(13,607.01) |
(39,453.60) |
Note: The above figures are extracted from the audited standalone
and consolidated financial statements of the Company prepared in accordance with the
Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS').
2. OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
On a Consolidated basis, Revenue from Operations increased by 34.5% YoY
to I 126,263.48 million in FY26, compared to 193,899.03 million in FY25 supported by
growth in placed orders and increased adoption of value-added services by sellers on the
platform.
The Adjusted EBITDA (Marketplace) compressed to (111,778.27 million) in
FY26 from (11,166.65 million) in FY25. This was attributable to a combination of strategic
investments and one-time headwinds, including:
Temporary logistics cost headwinds arising from third-party
logistics (3PL) industry consolidation during Q2 and Q3 of Financial Year 2026.
Increased investments in new user acquisition initiatives across
awareness building, traffic acquisition and new consumer incentives.
Higher technology infrastructure investments as the Company
built built AI infrastructure including training multiple deep learning models,
investments in Large Language Models (LLMs') and agentic platforms.
Strengthening of AI/ML and engineering talent
across the organization.
Losses for the year improved significantly by 65.6%, reducing to
113,577.38 million in FY26 from 139,417.05 million in FY25 primarily due to one-time
expenses related to the corporate reorganization undertaken in FY25.
The detailed operational performance of the Company has been
comprehensively discussed in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms an
integral part of this Annual Report.
3. STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Meesho is a multi-sided technology platform driving e-commerce in India
by connecting four key stakeholders: consumers, sellers, logistics partners, and content
creators. Our platform is designed to serve all segments of consumers across India by
making e-commerce affordable, accessible and engaging. We are focused on providing
Everyday Low Prices' to consumers enabled by our technology- first operations,
platform scale and efficiency to offer low cost order fulfilment to sellers on Meesho.
This, along with a zero commission model for sellers enables them to reduce the average
cost charged to sellers and provide a wide assortment of products ranging from low cost
unbranded products, regional brands and national brands at affordable prices on Meesho.
We operate in two business segments: Marketplace, which is a technology
platform connecting consumers, sellers, logistics partners and content creators; and New
Initiatives such as our low cost local logistics network for daily essentials, a digital
financial services platform and a vertical that provides agentic AI services.
4. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE COMPANY
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company which occurred between the end of the financial year to which
these financial statement relates and the date of this Annual Report.
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company
during the financial year under review.
5. MATERIAL EVENTS AND DEVELOPMENTS DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR UNDER
REVIEW
A. Initial Public Offering ('IPO') & Listing of Equity Shares
of the Company During the financial year under review, to facilitate the transition
into a listed public entity, the name of the Company was changed from Fashnear
Technologies Private Limited' to Meesho Private Limited' effective May 13,
2025. Subsequently, the Company was converted from a private limited company to a public
limited company and consequent to this conversion, the name of the Company was finalized
as Meesho Limited' and a fresh Certificate of Incorporation was issued by the
Registrar of Companies, Karnataka, on June 10, 2025.
The Company successfully launched its Initial Public Offering (IPO'),
which witnessed overwhelming response and subscription from institutional, corporate, and
retail investors. The capital raise comprised a total offer size of 488,396,721 Equity
Shares of face value of 11 each, aggregating to 154,212.04 million (the "Offer").
The structure of the Offer included, Fresh Issue of 382,882,882 Equity Shares of face
value of 11 each aggregating to 1 42,500 million and an Offer for Sale of 105,513,839
Equity Shares of face value of 11 each aggregating to 111,712.04 million by certain
existing shareholders.
The public subscription was opened on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, and
successfully closed on Friday, December 5, 2025. The issue was managed by a syndicate of
Book Running Lead Managers (BRLM') including, Kotak Mahindra Capital
Company Limited, J.P. Morgan India Private Limited, Morgan Stanley India Company Private
Limited, Axis and Citigroup Global Markets India Private Limited.
Following the successful completion of the IPO, the equity shares of
the Company were listed and admitted to trading on the National Stock Exchange of India
Limited (NSE') and BSE Limited (BSE') effective
December 10, 2025. This transition marks a historic milestone, bringing the Company into
the public capital markets and expanding our base of longterm stakeholders.
The Board of Directors extends its profound appreciation to the BRLMs,
legal counsels, statutory authorities, and all associated intermediaries for their
unwavering commitment and seamless execution in successfully delivering the Company's IPO.
The Board also expresses its sincere gratitude to the regulatory
authorities, particularly the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI')
and the Registrar of Companies (RoC'), for their invaluable guidance
and support throughout this milestone journey, enabling the Company to present its equity
narrative to the public markets.
Most importantly, the Directors extend a warm welcome and heartfelt
gratitude to our new public shareholders. We are deeply honored by your investment, your
trust in our vision, and your confidence in Meesho's management as we embark on this next
chapter of compounding value creation.
B. Scheme of Arrangement amongst Meesho Limited (the 'Company' or
'Meesho'), Meesho Technologies Private Limited ('MTPL'), Meesho Grocery Private
Limited ('MGPL'), Meesho Inc. and their respective shareholders and creditors
('Scheme')
During the financial year under review, the Hon'ble National Company
Law Tribunal, Bengaluru vide its Order dated May 27, 2025, approved the Scheme of
Arrangement between the Company, MTPL, MGPL, Meesho Inc. and their respective shareholders
and creditors under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act').
The Scheme was undertaken with the objective of streamlining and
simplifying the corporate structure of the Company, including elimination of the
cross-border management structure. Further, the segregation of the E-Commerce and Grocery
businesses into separate entities was aimed at enabling focused management, independent
growth and expansion opportunities, operational efficiencies, and optimum utilisation of
resources. The Scheme was also intended to strengthen governance, enhance transparency and
reporting standards, and provide greater flexibility for future fund-raising and strategic
initiatives.
Pursuant to the Scheme, the following transactions were undertaken;
(i) Demerger
To drive operational focus, enhance agility, and optimize capital
allocation, the Company undertook a strategic corporate restructuring during the year. As
part of this exercise, while the core business lines remained intact, the marketplace
operations and the grocery business were strategically transitioned and demerged into
dedicated, newly incorporated wholly- owned subsidiaries of the Company, namely MTPL and
MGPL, respectively. The Demerger was effective from June 15, 2025. Consequently, the
Company now operates these businesses through specialized subsidiaries, enabling greater
operational focus, enhanced agility, and dedicated growth strategies for each business
vertical. The following undertakings were demerged pursuant to the Scheme:
a. Demerger of E-Commerce Undertaking: The E-Commerce Undertaking of
the Company was demerged and transferred to MTPL on a going concern basis.
b. Demerger of Grocery Undertaking: The Grocery Undertaking of the
Company was demerged and transferred to MGPL on a going concern basis.
(ii) Amalgamation
Meesho Inc., incorporated in the State of Delaware, United States of
America, was amalgamated with and into the Company effective from June 21, 2025, with all
its assets and liabilities vesting in the Company. Consequently, Meesho Inc. ceased to
exist as a separate entity. As a result, Meesho Inc. ceased to be a holding entity of
Meesho upon amalgamation.
6. SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE
As on March 31, 2026, the Company had 5 (Five) subsidiaries, the
details of which are provided below:
| Name of the Subsidiaries |
Relationship |
Status |
| Meesho Technologies Private Limited (MTPL') |
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary |
Material Subsidiary |
| Meesho Grocery Private Limited (MGPL') |
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary |
Material Subsidiary |
| Meesho Payments Private Limited (MPPL') |
Subsidiary |
Non- Material Subsidiary |
| Valmo Transportation Private Limited (VTPL') |
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary |
Non- Material Subsidiary |
| Meesho Networks LLC (Meesho LLC') |
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary |
Non- Material Subsidiary |
Meesho Technologies Private Limited, ('MTPL')
MTPL was incorporated in the year 2024 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Meesho and is a private company limited by shares under the provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013. MTPL operates the e-commerce marketplace branded as "Meesho", which
provides an online marketplace platform for independent suppliers and sellers to list,
promote and sell products across a wide range of categories to end consumers.
MTPL has been identified as a Material Subsidiary of the Company in
terms of Regulation 16(1)(c) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI Listing
Regulations').
Meesho Grocery Private Limited, ('MGPL')
MGPL was incorporated in the year 2024 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Meesho and is a private company limited by shares under the provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013. MGPL is engaged in operating a local logistics network for the distribution of
daily essentials and grocery products, with a focus on last- mile delivery to consumers
across India.
MGPL has been identified as a Material Subsidiary of the Company in
terms of Regulation 16(1)(c) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Meesho Payments Private Limited, (MPPL')
MPPL was incorporated in the year 2019 as a subsidiary of Meesho and is
a private company limited by shares under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. MPPL
is engaged in providing digital financial services to the stakeholders on the Meesho
platform. MPPL currently operates as a Lending Service Provider, facilitating financing
arrangements between NonBanking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and sellers and consumers on
the Meesho platform, and also extends a first loss default guarantee to its financing
partners in connection with such arrangements.
Meesho Networks LLC, ('Meesho LLC')
Meesho LLC was incorporated as a Limited Liability Company in the year
2025, under the Delaware General Corporation Law with the Secretary of State of Delaware.
Meesho LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, with the Company holding 100% of
its issued and outstanding common units.
Meesho LLC has been set up with the primary objective of
commercialising artificial intelligence technologies
and solutions, with a view to leveraging advanced AI capabilities to
develop and deploy new technology- driven products and services for the benefit of the
Meesho platform ecosystem.
Valmo Transportation Private Limited, (VTPL.')
VTPL was incorporated in the year 2026 as a wholly owned subsidiary of
Meesho and is a private company limited by shares under the provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013. VTPL is engaged in providing logistics and supply chain services to the Company
and its group entities.
The key changes relating to the Company's subsidiaries during the
financial year under review and as on date of this report are set out below:
i. Incorporation of Wholly Owned Subsidiary(ies)
a. Valmo Transportation Private Limited
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors of the
Company, at its meeting held on January 12, 2026, approved the incorporation of a Wholly
Owned Subsidiary (WOS'), Valmo Transportation Private Limited (VTPL').
The Certificate of Incorporation of VTPL was received on January 28, 2026.
b. Meesho Networks LLC
Meesho Networks LLC (Meesho LLC') was incorporated as
a Limited Liability Company on April 21, 2025, under the Delaware General Corporation Law
with the Secretary of State of Delaware. The Certificate of Incorporation of Meesho LLC
was received on April 21, 2025.
ii. Cessation of Subsidiary
PT Fashnear Technology Indonesia, a wholly- owned subsidiary of the
Company, was liquidated and consequently ceased to be a subsidiary of the Company with
effect from October 06, 2025.
iii. Strategic Investments in Subsidiaries
a. Additional Investment in Meesho
Technologies Private Limited (MTPL')
Pursuant to the Objects of the Initial Public Offer (IPO')
and as per Page 204 of the Prospectus of the Company dated December 05, 2025, the
Company made an investment of ^28,900 million in MTPL, by subscribing to its rights issue.
The Company acquired 1,310,657,596 equity shares of face value 110 each at a premium of
^12.05 per share.
The investment was made to support MTPL's investment for cloud
infrastructure, expenditure towards marketing and brand
initiatives, payment of salaries for the existing employees and
replacement hires for the Machine Learning, AI and technology teams for AI and technology
development undertaken by MTPL.
The aforesaid investment did not result in any change in the Company's
shareholding percentage in MTPL. The Company continues to remain a wholly owned and
material subsidiary of the Company.
b. Additional Investment in Meesho Payments Private Limited
(MPPL')
The Company made an additional investment of approx ^20 crore in MPPL,
by subscribing to its rights issue. The Company acquired 4,21,052 equity shares of face
value 1 each at a premium of ^474 per share.
The Company made a further investment of ^100 crore in MPPL, by
subscribing to its rights issue. Pursuant to the approval of the Board of Directors of the
Company granted at their meeting held on May 6, 2026, the Company acquired 3,058,103
equity shares of face value 1 1 each at a premium of ^326 per share.
The investment was made to support MPPL's business operations and
growth initiatives, enabling it to strengthen its capabilities, scale its operations,
enhance operational efficiency, and effectively meet its business and regulatory
requirements. The infusion of funds is also expected to support the expansion of MPPL's
activities and the development of its offerings in line with evolving business and market
needs.
The aforesaid investment did not result in any change in the Company's
shareholding percentage in MPPL. The Company continues to hold 99.99% of the equity share
capital of MPPL, which remains a subsidiary of the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and Indian Accounting
Standards (Ind AS'), the Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Company are prepared and form part of this Annual Report. Further as required under
Section 129(3) of the Act, the report on the performance and financial position of each
subsidiary and salient features of their Financial Statements in the prescribed Form AOC-1
is annexed to this Report as Annexure - 1.
In terms of the requirement of Section 136 of the Act and the SEBI
Listing Regulations, the Audited (Standalone and Consolidated) Financial Statements of the
Company, together with the Audited Financial
Statements of each of its subsidiaries, are available on the Company's
website at https://investor.meesho.com/results
There are no associates or joint venture companies within the meaning
of Section 2(6) of the Act.
The Company has formulated a policy on identification of material
subsidiaries in accordance with the SEBI Listing Regulations and the same is available on
the Company's website at
https://investor.meesho.com/ governance?tab=policies-and-codes .
iv. Internal Re-organization
The Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on March 31,
2026, approved an internal re-organization of certain operational functions, which
involves the transfer of certain existing operational contracts, transfer of employees,
licensing of technical infrastructure on a non-exclusive basis. By segregating logistics-
support and e-commerce services into distinct legal structures, the Company aims to
improve service accountability and achieve long-term administrative synergies. VTPL, as a
Goods Transport Agency under the GST laws, provides transportation services comprising
mid-mile and last-mile logistics.
Pursuant to the above referred re-organisation of the Group's logistics
business, effective April 13, 2026, the company has enabled functional specialisation and
more focused management of the logistics business.
7. CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL
Authorized Share Capital
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2026, stood
at 115,599,893,170/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Nine Crore Ninety- Eight Lakh
Ninety-Three Thousand One Hundred and Seventy Only), which increased from 1100,000,000/-
(Rupees Ten Crore Only) as on March 31, 2025.
Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital
The issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of the Company as on
March 31, 2026 is 14,564,055,196/- (Rupees Four Hundred and Fifty-Six Crore Forty Lakh
Fifty-Five Thousand One Hundred and Ninety-Six Only), equity shares of face value of 1 1/-
(Rupees One only) each.
During the financial year under review, changes in the paid-up share
capital of the Company occurred pursuant to the following events:
a. Issue of Bonus Equity Shares
The Company allotted bonus equity shares in the ratio of 47.2509:1,
i.e. 47.2509 (Forty- Seven Point Two Five Zero Nine) bonus equity shares for every one
equity share held, to the existing equity shareholders of the Company. Accordingly,
4,114,359,925 (Four Hundred and Eleven crores Forty-Three lakhs Fifty Nine Thousand Nine
Hundred and Twenty Five) equity shares of 11/- each were allotted as fully paid-up bonus
shares.
b. Cancellation and Allotment of Equity Shares and Compulsorily
Convertible Preference Shares pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement
Cancellation of Equity Shares:
Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement amongst Meesho, MTPL, MGPL,
Meesho Inc. and their respective shareholders and creditors (Scheme') under
Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013, approved by the National Company Law
Tribunal, Bengaluru Bench on May 27, 2025, effective from June 21, 2025, 4,069,973,450
(Four Hundred and Six Crore Ninety-Nine Lakh Seventy-Three Thousand Four Hundred and
Fifty) equity shares held by Meesho Inc. and through its nominee in the Company were
cancelled.
Allotment of Equity Shares
Pursuant to the said scheme of arrangement 1,816,003,860 (One Hundred
and Eighty-One Crore Sixty Lakh Three Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty) Equity Shares of
the Company were issued and allotted on a pro rata basis to the equity shareholders of
Meesho Inc.
Allotment of Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS)
Pursuant to the said scheme of arrangement the Company allotted
2,182,749,485 (Two Hundred and Eighteen Crores Twenty-Seven Lakhs Forty- Nine Thousand
Four Hundred and Eighty-Five) Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS')
of 11/- each across different series (Series Seed, Series A, Series A-1, Series B,
Series C, Series D-1, Series D-2, Series E, Series E-1, Series E-1A and Series F) to the
erstwhile preference shareholders of Meesho Inc., as consideration other than cash
pursuant to the Scheme, at a conversion ratio of 1:1 (i.e. one CCPS convertible into one
equity share).
c. Conversion of Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) into Equity
Shares
Pursuant to the conversion of Compulsorily Convertible Preference
Shares (CCPS') issued under the Scheme of Arrangement, the Company
allotted 2,182,749,485 (Two Hundred and
Eighteen Crores Twenty-Seven Lakhs Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred and
Eighty-Five) equity shares of 11/- each of the Company, fully paid- up, upon conversion of
the aforesaid CCPS across different series (Series Seed, Series A, Series A-1, Series B,
Series C, Series D-1, Series D-2, Series E, Series E-1, Series E-1A and Series F) at a
conversion ratio of 1:1, to the respective holders thereof.
All preference shares issued by the Company have been converted into
Equity Shares and the Company does not have any outstanding preference share capital as on
the date of this Report.
d. Allotment of Equity Shares pursuant to Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Pursuant to the Initial Public Offering of the Company, 382,882,882
(Thirty-Eight Crores Twenty-Eight Lakhs Eighty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-Two)
equity shares of 11/- each, fully paid-up, were allotted on December 8, 2025, by way of
Fresh Issue.
e. Allotment of Equity Shares under Meesho Limited - Employee Stock
Option Plan, 2024 (ESOP 2024 Plan')
The Company has made a fresh allotment of 50,957,752 (Five Crores Nine
Lakhs Fifty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Two) equity shares of face value of 1
1/- each fully paid-up to the eligible employees of the Company upon exercise of vested
options under the ESOP 2024 Plan. The shares so allotted rank pari-passu with the existing
equity shares of the Company.
Apart from the above, there was no other change in the share capital of
the Company during the financial year under review. The Company has neither issued any
shares with differential voting rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise, nor issued any
sweat equity shares during the financial year under review.
8. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
DIRECTORS
As at March 31, 2026, the Company's Board comprised eight (8) members
comprising two Executive Directors, four (4) Non-Executive Independent Directors including
one(1) Woman Independent Director and two (2) Non- Executive Non- Independent (Nominee
Directors).
The Company comprises an optimum combination of Executive,
Non-Executive and Independent Directors possessing diverse experience and
expertise across various fields including business strategy, finance,
governance, legal, technology, operations and management. The composition of the Board is
in compliance with the provisions of the Act, and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The details of the composition of the Board of Directors are given in
the Corporate Governance Report which forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
a. Appointment
During the financial year under review, following
appointments were made by the Board of
Directors, pursuant to the approval of the
members at the Extraordinary General Meeting
(EGM') held on June 25, 2025.
Mr. Mukul Arora (DIN: 01099294) was appointed as a Non Executive
- Non Independent Director of the Company (Nominee of Elevation Capital V Limited), liable
to retire by rotation, with effect from June 04, 2025.
Mr. Mohit Bhatnagar (DIN: 00381741) was appointed as a Non
Executive - Non Independent Director of the Company, (Nominee of Peak XV Partners
Investments V), liable to retire by rotation, with effect from June 16, 2025.
Mr. Rohit Bhagat (DIN: 02968574) was appointed and designated as
Lead Independent Director of the Company, to hold office for a period of 5 Years with
effect from June 16, 2025.
Mr. Hari Shanker Bhartia (DIN: 00010499) was appointed as a Non
Executive Independent Director of the Company, to hold office for a period of 5 Years with
effect from June 16, 2025.
Mr. Surojit Chatterjee (DIN: 07439364) was appointed as a Non
Executive Independent Director of the Company, to hold office for a period of 5 Years with
effect from June 16, 2025.
Ms. Kimsuka Narsimhan (DIN: 02102783) was appointed as a Non
Executive Independent Director of the Company, to hold office for a period of 5 Years with
effect from June 22, 2025.
The Directors of the Company have confirmed that they meet the
eligibility criteria prescribed under the applicable laws and regulations and are not
disqualified from being appointed as Directors in terms of the provisions of Section 164
of the Act.
The Board is of the opinion that all the Independent Directors
appointed during the financial year are independent of the management of the Company and
fulfil the conditions specified under the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations for their
appointment as an Independent Directors. Further they possess the
requisite qualifications, experience, expertise and integrity required
for the discharge of their duties and responsibilities.
b. Change in Designation
Mr. Vidit Aatrey (DIN: 07248661), who was re-appointed as a Whole-time
Director of the Company with effect from November 27, 2024, for a period of five years,
was redesignated as the Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO')
of the Company during the financial year under review with effect from June 22, 2025,
for the remainder of his tenure, pursuant to the approval of the members at the
Extraordinary General Meeting held on June 25, 2025.
c. Retire by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the
Company's Articles of Association, Mr. Mukul Arora (DIN: 01099294), Non-Executive
Non-Independent Director, is liable to retire by rotation, being eligible offers himself
for reappointment at the ensuing 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM')
of the Company. Your Directors' recommend his re-appointment.
The detailed profile of Mr. Mukul Arora, seeking re-appointment at the
ensuing AGM as required under Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and
Secretarial Standard-2 (SS-2) on General Meetings is provided separately by way of an
Annexure to the Notice of the AGM which forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP')
During the financial year under review, in terms of the provisions of
the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the following persons were
appointed/redesignated as Key Managerial Personnel (KMP') of the
Company:
1. Mr. Vidit Aatrey, (DIN: 07248661) redesignated as the Chairman,
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer with effect from June 22, 2025;
2. Mr. Dhiresh Bansal, appointed as Chief Financial Officer with effect
from May 23, 2025; and
3. Mr. Rahul Bhardwaj, appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance
Officer with effect from May 23, 2025.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS' DECLARATION AND MEETING
All the Independent Directors of the Company have given their
declarations to the Company under Section 149(7) of the Act that they meet the criteria of
independence as provided under Section 149(6) of the Act read with Regulation 16(1)(b) of
the SEBI Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting
their status as Independent Directors of the Company.
All the Independent Directors of the Company have confirmed their
registration/renewal of registration, on Independent Directors' Databank and are either
exempt from or have completed the online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by the
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) in accordance with the provisions of Section
150 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Directors have further confirmed that they are not
debarred from holding the office of director under any SEBI order or any other such
authority.
The Board of Directors of the Company has taken on record the
declarations and confirmations submitted by the Independent Directors.
Further, in the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors of the
Company possess necessary expertise, integrity, experience and proficiency in their
respective fields and they fulfill the conditions specified in the regulations and are
independent of the management.
9. BOARD GOVERNANCE
Board Meetings
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors met 26
(twenty-six) times to provide strategic oversight and navigate the Company through its
transition to a publicly listed entity.
In strict adherence to the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing
Regulations, the maximum time gap between any two consecutive Board meetings did not
exceed 120 days, and the requisite quorum was consistently present at all meetings.
The details of the Board meetings and the attendance of the Directors
at these meetings are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms an integral
part of this Annual Report.
Board Committees
To ensure robust corporate governance, facilitate specialized
oversight, and ensure strict compliance with statutory requirements, the Board of
Directors has constituted various specialized committees. These committees operate under
clearly defined terms of
reference to evaluate specific business functions, oversee critical
operational frameworks, and make informed decisions within the authority delegated to them
by the Board.
As of March 31, 2026, the Board has constituted the following 5 (five)
statutory committees as per the requirement of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations:
Audit Committee;
Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee;
Risk Management Committee; and
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
All the recommendations made by the Board Committees, including the
Audit Committee, were accepted by the Board.
Details of Committees along with their terms of reference, composition,
number of committee meetings held during the financial year and the attendance of
individual committee members are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms
an integral part of this Annual Report.
Board Evaluation
The annual performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and
individual Directors was carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the
SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee had prescribed the criteria
and framework for evaluation of the performance of the Board, its Committees and the
Directors. The evaluation process was conducted through structured questionnaires covering
various aspects including composition of the Board and Committees, effectiveness of Board
processes, quality and timeliness of flow of information, participation in meetings,
governance standards and overall functioning. The Board evaluated its own performance as
well as the performance of its Committees after seeking inputs from all the Directors. The
Nomination and Remuneration Committee also reviewed the performance of individual
Directors based on their participation, contribution and effectiveness in Board and
Committee meetings.
Further, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held in
accordance with Schedule IV of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, wherein the
performance of the Non-Independent Directors, the Board as a whole and the Chairman of the
Company was evaluated.
The evaluation criteria and process were broadly aligned with the
Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of
India. The outcome of the evaluation process was discussed by the
Board, the respective Committees and the Independent Directors, and the Directors
expressed satisfaction with the overall effectiveness and functioning of the Board and its
Committees.
Board Policies and Charters
The Company has established various Board-approved policies, codes and
committee charters to promote effective governance, ethical business conduct, regulatory
compliance and sound risk management practices across the organisation.
The Company has charters for the Audit Committee, the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, the Risk Management Committee, the Corporate Social Responsibility
Committee, and the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and policies & codes as
required, which are in line with the requirements of the Act and the SEBI Listing
Regulations.
The details of the policies/codes as adopted by the Board are available
on the Company's website at https://investor.
meesho.com/qovernance?tab=policies-and-codes .
Policy on Board's appointment and remuneration
The Company has in place a Nomination and Remuneration Policy in
accordance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Policy
lays down the criteria for appointment, remuneration and evaluation of Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel, including criteria for determining
qualifications, positive attributes, integrity, expertise, experience, diversity and
independence of Directors.
During the financial year under review, the Company has also adopted a
Board Diversity Policy to promote an appropriate balance of skills, experience, gender,
knowledge and backgrounds on the Board. The Policy aims to ensure that the Board comprises
individuals with diverse perspectives and expertise, enabling effective oversight of the
Company's business, strategic direction and governance while aligning with applicable
regulatory requirements and corporate governance best practices.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is available on the website of
the Company at
https://investor. meesho¦com/qovernance?tab=policies-and-codes ¦
More details about the Nomination and Remuneration Policy is provided
in the Corporate Governance Report.
During the financial year under review, the Company did not have any
pecuniary relationship or transactions with any of its Directors, other than payment of
remuneration
to the Executive Directors and Non-Executive Independent Directors and
reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending the Board and
Committees meetings of the Company.
10. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies
Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company, to the best of their knowledge, belief
and ability and explanations obtained by them, confirm that:
a. In the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements for the
financial year ended March 31, 2026, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed and there were no material departures;
b. the Directors had selected such accounting policies as mentioned in
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements and applied them consistently and made judgments
and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2026, and of the profit of the Company for
that period;
c. the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. the annual financial statements for the financial year ended March
31, 2026, have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e. they had laid down proper internal financial controls to be followed
by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating
effectively;
f. they had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
11. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company firmly believes that equity-based compensation is a
critical tool to foster a culture of ownership, drive wealth creation, and attract and
retain top-tier talent. To align the interests of our workforce with the long-term
strategic objectives of the Company, the Company administers robust Share- Based Employee
Benefit (SBEB') frameworks.
During the financial year 2025-26, Meesho Inc. (erstwhile holding
company) merged with the Company. Meesho Inc had a separate ESOP Plan namely Meesho 2016
Stock Incentive Plan (Meesho Inc. ESOP Plan'). Pursuant to the approved
scheme of Merger, all
the options (allocated and Unallocated) under the Meesho Inc. ESOP Plan
were successfully rolled over into the Company's Meesho Limited - Employee Stock Option
Plan 2024 (ESOP 2024 Plan'). To the extent of 7,533,809 options under
Pool-1 , exercisable into 369,156,641 equity shares (conversion ratio of 49 equity shares
for every one option) and upto 1,772,475 options under Pool-2, exercisable into
106,348,500 equity shares (conversion ratio of 60 equity shares for every one option).
In preparation for IPO the consolidated ESOP 2024 Plan was amended to
ensure conformity with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee
Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (SEBI SBEB Regulations').
Immediately, post listing, the shareholders of the Company approved the
ratification of the ESOP 2024 Plan by way of passing a special resolution on February 12,
2026, in compliance with SEBI SBEB Regulations and also the Company successfully obtained
the requisite in-principle approvals from the stock exchanges for the allotment and
listing of equity shares corresponding to the exercise of already vested stock options.
A certificate obtained from the Secretarial Auditors, confirming that
the ESOP 2024 Plan of the Company is in compliance with the SEBI SBEB Regulations will be
available for electronic inspection by the Members during the ensuing AGM of the Company.
In compliance with the provision of Section 62 of the Act and the Rules
made thereunder and Regulation 14 of the SEBI SBEB Regulations, a statement disclosing the
summary of options granted, vested, exercised, and lapsed during the financial year ended
March 31, 2026 is available on the Company' website at https://investor.meesho.com/governance .
12. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR')
Committee in compliance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
However, during the financial year under review, the Company was not required to incur CSR
expenditure as it did not meet the criteria prescribed under Section 135 of the Companies
Act, 2013 for mandatory CSR spending.
Details regarding the composition and terms of reference of the CSR
Committee are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms an Integral part of
this Annual Report.
As part of its commitment towards sustainable and inclusive growth, the
Company voluntarily undertook various CSR initiatives during the year. Details of such CSR
activities voluntarily undertaken by the Company during the financial year are set out in Annexure
2 to this Report.
prepared in the prescribed format under the Companies (Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
The Company has formulated a CSR Policy in accordance with the
provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act,
2013 and the Rules made thereunder. The CSR Policy is available on the
website of the Company at https://investor.
meesho.com/qovernance?tab=policies-and-codes
13. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Act, read with
Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014 including the ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the
median employee's remuneration is annexed to this Report as Annexure - 3.
Furthermore, the statement containing the particulars of the top 10
employees in terms of remuneration drawn, as well as the employees drawing remuneration in
excess of the limits prescribed under Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the aforementioned Rules,
also forms part of this Report. However, in accordance with the provisions of the first
proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report is being sent to the Members
excluding this detailed employee statement, which is available for inspection by the
shareholders at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days
of the Company. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of this statement may write to
the Company Secretary at cs@meesho.com.
14. AUDITORS
Statutory Auditors and their Report
M/s S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN-
101049W/E300004) continue as the Statutory Auditors of the Company pursuant to their
appointment approved by the Members at the 8th Annual General Meeting of the
Company held on October 30, 2023, to hold office until the conclusion of the 13th
Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2028.
The Statutory Auditors have confirmed their eligibility, independence
and compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. They also hold a
valid Peer Review Certificate issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
(ICAI).
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have issued an Audit Reports with
an unmodified opinion on both the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the
financial year ended March 31, 2026.The Auditors' Report does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud to
the Audit Committee or to the Board of Directors under Section 143(12) of the
Act read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014.
In accordance with the circular dated January 7, 2026, issued by the
National Financial Reporting Authority, the Board, at its meeting held on May 06, 2026,
upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee and in consultation with the Statutory
Auditors, approved the framework to ensure effective two-way communication between Those
Charged with Governance and the Statutory Auditors.
Internal Auditors and their Report
M/s Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, Chartered Accountants, were
appointed by the Board of Directors,based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee as
an Internal Auditor of the Company for a term of 2 (two) financial years i.e. Financial
year 2025-26 and Financial year 2026-27 . Their mandate encompasses providing independent,
objective assurance on the Company's operational frameworks, evaluating the efficacy of
risk management protocols, and driving the continuous enhancement of the Company's
internal financial controls and systemic processes.
The reports of the Internal Auditor are periodically reviewed by the
Audit Committee. The observations and recommendations of the Internal Auditors, together
with the corrective actions taken by the management, are placed before the Audit Committee
for its review and oversight.
Secretarial Auditors and their Report
M/s. BMP & Co., LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries (Firm
Registration No. L2017KR003200) were appointed as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company
by the Members through Postal Ballot on February 12, 2026, for a term of 5 (Five)
consecutive years commencing from FY2025-26 till FY2029-30.
The Secretarial Auditors have confirmed that they hold a valid Peer
Review Certificate issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI')
and are not disqualified to be appointed as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company.
The Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 for the financial year
ended March 31, 2026, is annexed to this report as
Annexure-4 f orms part of this Report. The Board notes with satisfaction that
the Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations, or adverse
remarks.
Secretarial Audit of Material Unlisted Subsidiaries
The Company's unlisted material subsidiaries have also undergone
Secretarial Audit and the Secretarial Audit Reports of the unlisted material subsidiaries
in the prescribed Form No. MR-3 are annexed to this report as Annexure - 5 and 6. Cost
Audit
The provisions relating to maintenance of cost records under Section
148(1) of the Act are not applicable to the business activities carried on by the Company.
Accordingly, the Company is not required to maintain cost records or appoint a Cost
Auditor for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
15. ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company has implemented a framework of internal financial controls
that is appropriate to the nature, scale and complexity of its business operations. These
controls support efficient business processes, protection of assets, compliance with
applicable laws and regulations, maintenance of accurate accounting records, and timely
preparation of financial information.
The internal control framework is supported by documented policies,
standard operating procedures and periodic monitoring mechanisms. The internal financial
control system over financial reporting is designed to ensure that transactions are
appropriately authorized, recorded and reported in a timely manner, thereby facilitating
the preparation of reliable financial information in accordance with applicable accounting
standards and regulatory requirements.
The Internal Auditor and Statutory Auditors as part of their audit
procedures conducts regular reviews of key controls and processes, and the observations
arising therefrom are reviewed by the management and the Audit Committee. The Audit
Committee also periodically evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal
financial control environment and oversees the implementation of corrective actions,
wherever necessary.
The statutory auditors have issued an unmodified opinion on the
adequacy and operating effectiveness of the Company's internal financial controls over
financial reporting for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Company recognizes
that strengthening Internal Financial Controls is a continuous process and remains
committed to enhancing its control environment through process improvements, risk-based
reviews and increased adoption of preventive and automated controls.
The Board periodically reviews the internal policies and processes
including internal financial control systems and accordingly, the Directors'
Responsibility Statement contains a confirmation as regards adequacy of the internal
financial controls.
16. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
In terms of Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
(MD&A') for the financial year under review forms an
integral part of this Annual Report. The MD&A Report has been reviewed by the Audit
Committee.
17. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
In terms of Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company
is not statutorily required to publish a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
(BRSR) for the financial year 2025-2026. However, the Company places immense value on
sustainable value creation, responsible corporate citizenship, and transparent reporting.
Driven by its proactive commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
principles and disclosures, the Company has voluntarily adopted the BRSR framework.
The BRSR for the financial year under review forms an integral part of
this Annual Report.
18. PARTICULARS OF LOANS,
GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
The Company has not provided any loans during the financial year under
review. Details of investment and gurantees covered under the Section 186 of the Act, are
set out in the notes no. 5 and 6 to the standalone financial statements forming part of
this Annual Report.
19. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
The Company has adopted a Policy on Materiality of Related Party
Transactions (RPT Policy') and on dealing with Related Party
Transactions (RPT's') in accordance with the applicable provisions
of the Act and Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Policy provides a
framework for identification, review, approval and reporting of RPT and is available on
the Company's website at
https://investor.meesho.com/ qovernance?tab=policies-and-codes
During the financial year under review, all Related Party Transactions
entered into by the Company, were approved by the Audit Committee consisting of
Independent Directors and these transactions were at arm's length and in the ordinary
course of business. Further, the Company did not enter into any materially significant
Related Party Transactions that may have had a potential conflict with the interests of
the Company at large.
Further, none of the transactions with related parties fall under the
scope of Section 188(1) of the Act. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party
Transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form AOC-2 is not
applicable to the Company for financial year 2025-26 and hence does not form part of this
Report.
The details of Related Party Transactions as required under the
applicable Indian Accounting Standards are disclosed in the Notes to the Financial
Statements forming an integral part of this Annual Report.
20. RISK MANAGEMENT
Meesho has a Board approved risk management framework in place. The
Board has entrusted the Risk Management Committee with the responsibility of overseeing
the risk management process and ensuring risks are maintained within acceptable limits.
The Risk Management Committee, under the oversight of the Board,
periodically reviews the Company's risk profile, risk mitigation measures and internal
control systems. Key risks, including strategic, operational, financial, regulatory,
cybersecurity and business
continuity risks, are monitored and managed through appropriate
policies, processes and control mechanisms.
The Company's risk management framework is designed to effectively
identify, assess, mitigate, report and review critical risks that may impact the
achievement of the Company's objectives or threaten its existence. A risk register is
maintained and periodically updated to ensure that risks are tracked and mitigated
effectively. With a focus on governance, transparency and agility, Meesho remains
committed to strengthening its risk culture and safeguarding stakeholder interests while
pursuing sustainable growth.
Additionally, the formal Risk Management Policy adopted by the Board,
can be accessed on the Company's website at
https://investor.meesho.com/ qovernance?tab=policies-and-codes ¦
21. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS & OUTGO
(A) Conservation of Energy
| Sr. Particulars No. |
Actions Taken |
| 1. Steps taken or impact on conservation of energy |
As a technology-driven e-commerce company, the energy
consumption associated with the Company's operations is primarily related to office
infrastructure and technology systems. The Company remains committed to promoting
responsible energy usage and has implemented various measures to improve energy efficiency
across its offices and operational facilities, including: |
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1. LED lighting has been implemented across the facility,
integrated with daylight sensors to optimize electricity consumption. |
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2. Building Management System (BMS) has been introduced to
enable automated shutdown schedules and efficiency controls, significantly reducing energy
usage during non-operational hours. |
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3. Energy-efficient EC fans have been installed in AHUs to
improve airflow control and reduce overall power consumption |
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Impact: |
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1. Reduction in overall energy consumption. |
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2. Improved operational efficiency and cost savings. |
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3. Increased lifespan of equipment due to optimized usage. |
| 2. Steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate sources
of energy including waste generated |
We are Evaluating the green energy procurement options
through utility providers which is in progress to reduce dependency on conventional power
sources. |
| 3. Capital investment on energy conservation equipment |
1. Investment has been made in LED lighting systems with
daylight sensors across the facility. |
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2. Installation of a Building Management System (BMS) to
optimize energy usage through automation. Deployment of energy-efficient EC fans in Air
Handling Units (AHUs) to reduce power consumption. |
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3. Upgradation of HVAC systems and periodic retrofitting of
energy- efficient equipment. |
(B) Technology Absorption
| Sr. Particulars No. |
Category |
| 1. Efforts, in brief, made towards technology absorption |
1. Implementation of smart facility management systems such
as BMS for automated monitoring and control. |
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2. Adoption of preventive and predictive maintenance tools to
improve operational efficiency. |
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3. Continuous training of technical staff for effective
utilization of new systems and technologies. |
| 2. Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts, |
1. Improved operational efficiency and reduced |
| e.g., product improvement, cost reduction, product |
energy consumption. |
| development, import substitution, etc. |
2. Cost savings through optimized resource utilization and
reduced manual intervention. |
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3. Enhanced equipment lifecycle and reduced maintenance
downtime. |
| 3. In case of imported technology (imported during the last 3
years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year), following information may be
furnished: |
None |
| a. Details of technology imported |
N.A. |
| b. Year of import |
N.A. |
| c. Whether the technology been fully absorbed |
N.A. |
| d. If not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not
taken place, and the reasons therefore |
N.A. |
| 4. The expenditure incurred on Research and Development |
None |
(C) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
| Particulars |
Financial Year ended March 31, 2026 |
Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 |
| Foreign Exchange Earning (Inflow) |
Nil |
Nil |
| Foreign Exchange Expenditure (Outflow) |
293.29 |
54.25 |
22. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
Meesho is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work
environment, free from any form of harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. In line
with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act') and the rules made
thereunder, the Company has adopted a Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Policy
applicable to all employees, including permanent, contractual, temporary employees,
trainees, and interns, across all locations.
The Company has constituted an Internal Committee (ICC) as mandated
under the POSH Act. The IC is presided over by a senior woman employee and comprise
members drawn from within the Company along with external member with relevant expertise
in handling matters relating to sexual harassment. The ICC is responsible for receiving,
investigating, and resolving complaints in an objective, time-bound, and confidential
manner, ensuring fairness to all parties involved and appropriate action where warranted.
While the POSH Act is intended to protect women employees, Meesho's
policy applies uniformly to complaints of sexual harassment involving any employee,
irrespective of gender.
The Company also conducts regular awareness and sensitisation
programmes. Undergoing POSH training/certification is mandatory for all employees to
strengthen awareness of the policy and reporting mechanisms. During the financial year
under review, 4 (four) such workshops/awareness programs were conducted.
The details of complaints received and disposed of during the financial
year under review are as under:
| Sr. No. Particulars |
Number |
| 1. Number of complaints of sexual harassment received during
the year; |
0 |
| 2. Number of complaints disposed off during the year; and |
0 |
| 3. Number of cases pending for more than ninety days |
0 |
23. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has
established a vigil mechanism through its Whistle Blower Policy to provide Directors,
employees, customers, partners, delivery executives, and other stakeholders with an avenue
to report genuine concerns relating to unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud, or
violations of the Company's Code of Conduct or any other misconduct.
The Policy provides adequate safeguards against victimisation and also
provides for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate cases.
The Audit Committee oversees the functioning of the Vigil Mechanism and
periodically reviews complaints received and actions taken thereon. During the financial
year under review, the Company received 10 whistleblower complaints at
whistleblower@meesho.com. all of which were investigated and closed.
Subsequent to the year under review, the Company further strengthened
its whistleblower framework by implementing an independent third-party platform for
administration and management of complaints, thereby enhancing transparency,
confidentiality, and effectiveness of the reporting and investigation process.
The details of complaints received / disposed / pending during the
financial year ended March 31, 2026, are as under:
| Particulars |
Details |
| No. of Complaints received during the year |
10 |
| No. of Complaints disposed off during the year |
10 |
| No. of cases pending as on March 31, 2026 |
Nil |
24. GENERAL DISCLOSURES
A. Annual Return of the Company
In accordance with the provisions of Section 92(3) read with Section
134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Draft Annual Return of the Company for the
financial year ended March 31, 2026 is available on the website of the Company and can be
accessed at
https://investor. meesho.com/qovernance?tab=annual-returns .
B. Deposits
During the financial year under review, the Company has neither
accepted nor renewed any deposits in terms of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 (the
Act') read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 framed
thereunder.
C. Dividend
During the financial year under review, the Board has not recommended
any dividend.
The Dividend Distribution Policy approved by the Board of Directors of
the Company pursuant to Regulation 43A of SEBI Listing Regulations is available on the
Company's website and can be accessed at
https://investor.meesho. com/qovernance?tab=policies-and-codes
D. Amount transferred to reserves
During the financial year under review, the Company has not transferred
any amount to the reserves.
E. Significant and material orders passed by Regulators or Courts
There were no significant or material orders passed by the regulators
or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in
future.
F. Details of one-time settlement while taking loan from the banks or
financial institutions along with the reasons thereof
During the financial year under review, the Company has not entered
into any one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution. Accordingly,
disclosure relating to the difference between the amount of valuation done at the time of
one-time settlement and the valuation done while availing the loan, along with the reasons
thereof, is not applicable.
G. Compliance with Secretarial Standards
In terms of Section 118(10) of the Act, the Company states that the
applicable Secretarial Standards i.e., SS-1 and SS-2, issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India, relating to Meetings of the Board of Directors and General Meetings
respectively, have been duly complied with.
Pursuant to Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for
the financial year ended March 31, 2026 issued by the Secretarial Auditor has been
submitted to the Stock Exchanges within the prescribed timelines.
H. Transfer to Investor Education and Protection Fund
There were no amounts which were required to be transferred to the
Investor Education and Protection Fund by the Company during the financial year ended
March 31, 2026.
I. Proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
During the financial year under review, no proceedings were
initiated/pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
J. Compliance with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company has complied with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, together
with all applicable amendments and rules framed thereunder.
All eligible women employees receive the benefits prescribed under the
Act, including paid maternity leave, nursing breaks, and protection against dismissal
during the maternity period.
The Company makes no distinction on the grounds of maternity in
recruitment or in any condition of service.
HR policies and systems are in place to give effect to both the letter
and the intent of the legislation, reflecting the Company's commitment to a safe,
inclusive, and supportive workplace for women employees.
K. The employee wise bifurcation as on the closure of the financial
year has detailed in the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR')
L. Disclosure under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
During the financial year under review, the Company has complied with
the applicable provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the Foreign
Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 in relation to its downstream
investments in Indian entities.
Further, the Company has also reported all downstream investments to
the Reserve Bank of India in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements.
25. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT &
APPRECIATION
As we reflect on a milestone year, your Board of Directors takes this
opportunity to place on record its deep appreciation for the unwavering support, guidance,
and cooperation extended by the Company's banking partners, business associates,
consultants, and various governmental and regulatory authorities throughout the financial
year.
Most importantly, the Directors wish to express their profound
gratitude to our shareholders. We are deeply thankful for the immense trust, confidence,
and steadfast support you have reposed in the Company. Your continued belief in the
Company's vision fuels our commitment to drive sustainable growth and long-term value
creation.
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