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Report for FY 2025-26.
The Board of Directors are pleased to present the Company's Forty
Second Annual Report (third Integrated Annual Report) and the Company's audited
financial statements (standalone and consolidated) for the financial year ended March 31,
2026.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Company's financial performance (standalone) for the year
ended March 31, 2026, is summarised below:
(Rs. in lakhs)
| Particulars |
2025-26 |
2024-25 |
| Total Income |
2,05,314.93 |
1,49,734.59 |
| Profit before Finance Costs, Depreciation, Amortisation and
Tax |
60,340.90 |
34,280.75 |
| Finance costs |
2,394.54 |
829.59 |
| Profit before Depreciation, Amortisation and Tax |
57,946.36 |
33,451.16 |
| Less: Depreciation & Amortisation |
9,173.05 |
6,554.19 |
| Profit before exceptional items and tax |
48,773.31 |
26,896.97 |
| Exceptional item |
- |
7,640.36 |
| Profit before tax |
48,773.31 |
34,537.33 |
| Less: Current tax |
12,888.35 |
7365.30 |
| Deferred tax |
(425.54) |
1229.49 |
| Profit after Tax |
36,310.50 |
25,942.54 |
| Add / (Less): Other comprehensive income |
35.16 |
(21.19) |
| Total comprehensive income for the year |
36,345.66 |
25,921.35 |
For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the Company reported a
Total Income of 2,05,314.93 lakhs as against 1,49,734.59 lakhs in the previous year.
For the year ended on March 31, 2026, the Company reported Earnings
Before Interest, Finance Cost, Depreciation and Amortisation and Tax (EBIDTA) of
60,340.90 lakhs, as against EBIDTA of 34,280.75 lakhs during the previous year.
The Net Profit of the Company for the year ended March
31, 2026 was 36,310.50 lakhs compared to 25,942.54 lakhs during the
previous year.
BUSINESS REVIEW
During the year under review, your Company has made significant strides
in creating a strong base for the future.
The Company's CMS business showed robust growth on the back of the
commercial molecules even as the seeds for long-term growth were laid through new
projects. The momentum in the business is seen in the decision to move to a new R&D
facility ensuring attractiveness to the full range of potential clients. The other key
capital expenditure project driving long-term growth is the Peptides block where progress
is being made in accordance with the plan. While the GDS business has seen a dip this year
due to the performance of a few key products, the Company has undertaken actions to make
the business a reliable source of sustainable long-term growth. The planned strengthening
of the Project Management function has given the Company better visibility on planning and
execution of CMS projects. During the course of the year, the Company has put into effect
its plan to create a better structure for accountability as well as creating management
bandwidth for crucial long-term planning.
During FY 2025-26, the Company further strengthened its commitment to
robust governance, sustainability and environmental stewardship through continued focus on
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and the Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) agenda under the oversight of the Risk and Sustainability Committee of
the Board. During the year, the Company sharpened its ESG governance and execution through
structured reviews and cross-functional ownership of key initiatives, including progress
on climate-related disclosures and resilience planning. The Company also continued to
improve its performance as assessed by external sustainability rating agencies. In
parallel, capability building remained aligned to strategic priorities and anticipated
business needs, with increasing emphasis on strengthening people capabilities, deepening
the leadership and talent pipeline, and building organisational capacity for long-term
growth.
DIVIDEND
Your directors are pleased to recommend a final dividend of 34/-
(340%) per equity share of face value of 10/- each of the Company, for the financial
year ended March 31, 2026. The final dividend, if approved at the 42nd Annual General
Meeting, will be paid to members within the period stipulated under the Companies Act,
2013 (the Act'), as amended from time to time. The outflow on account of final
dividend is estimated to be 4,362.16 lakhs.
In terms of Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI Listing
Regulations), the dividend distribution policy, is available on the Company's website
at - https://www.neulandlabs.com/
sites/neulandlabs/files/neuland-labs/Investors/corporate-governance/policies-and-documents/dividend-distribution-policy.pdf
SHARE CAPITAL
The equity shares of your Company continue to be listed and traded on
the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The paid-up equity share
capital of the Company as on March 31, 2026 was 1,290.05 lakhs. During the year under
review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential voting rights nor granted
stock options nor sweat equity.
OUTLOOK
The Company is continuing to evolve at a sustainable pace to ensure
long-term growth and deliver through execution of the significant business that has been
built over the years. Even as the current environment seems uncertain, the
Company's planning and execution should ensure that the long-term
objectives are met consistently even as newer avenues are explored. The Company is
actively working on plans to broaden the customer base by engaging with Big
Pharma, based on the investment in enhanced capabilities. With a
sharper focus on quality, reliability, sustainability and execution excellence across the
value chain, the Company aims to create long-term value for all stakeholders and
strengthen its position as a preferred partner enabling a healthier world.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of your
Company as on March 31, 2026, which forms part of the Integrated Annual
Report, have been prepared pursuant to the provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations as
amended from time to time, and also in accordance with the applicable Indian Accounting
Standard (IndAS) on Consolidated Financial Statements (IndAS-110) as notified by the
Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The annual accounts of the subsidiary companies are kept for inspection
by any member at the Registered Office of the Company as well as at the Registered Office
of the respective subsidiary companies and also available on the website of the Company,
https://www.neulandlabs.com/en/investors/ financials-and-reports/subsidiary-financials.
Any member interested in a copy of the accounts of the subsidiaries may write to the
Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.
SUBSIDIARIES
Your Company has two subsidiaries, Neuland Laboratories K.K., Japan,
and Neuland Laboratories Inc., USA, working on market development. Your Company does not
have any joint venture or associate companies. Further, there has been no material change
in the nature of business of the subsidiaries.
A report on the performance and financial position of the subsidiaries,
set out in the prescribed form AOC-1, in terms of the proviso to sub-section (3) of
Section 129 of the Act, as amended from time to time, is provided as Annexure to the
consolidated financial statements and hence not repeated here.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT, MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS AND
OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 AND SEBI LISTING REGULATIONS
As per the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended from time
to time, Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion and Analysis report are
attached and forms part of this report.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Appointments
During the year, the members of the Company vide their Postal Ballot
resolution dated September 26, 2025, approved the appointment of Dr. Ravi Gopinath as
Independent Director of the Company, with effect from August 1, 2025. The Board opined
that the above Independent Director possessed requisite experience and expertise
(including the proficiency). Further, the Board at its meeting held on May 12, 2026, based
on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the
appointment of Dr. Mauricio Futran (DIN: 11699767) as an Additional Director of the
Company in the category of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, with effect from May
12, 2026, subject to approval of the Members at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting.
Cessation
Dr. Christopher M Cimarusti, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
(DIN: 02872948), ceased to be a Director of the Company with effect from February 28,
2026, on account of his sad demise.
The Board places on record its profound sorrow on the demise of Dr.
Christopher M Cimarusti, who served the Company with distinction as a Non-Executive
Non-Independent Director since 2009 and as a member of its Scientific Advisory Board. The
Board, management, and the employees, especially those in the Research & Development,
deeply valued his outstanding scientific leadership, insight, mentorship, and unwavering
commitment to innovation. Dr. Cimarusti's contributions to advancing the
Company's scientific capabilities and strengthening its culture of research
excellence have left an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire the organization.
Appointment of Directors
The Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, have approved the following, subject to the approval of the
members sought in the Notice of the Forty-Second Annual General Meeting:
Appointment of Dr. Mauricio Futran (DIN: 11699767) as a Director of the
Company, categorized as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director.
Retirement by Rotation
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152(6)(d) of the Act read with
the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, and the Articles
of Association of the
Company, Dr. Davuluri Rama Mohan Rao (DIN: 00107737) will retire by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, has offered himself
for re-appointment.
The Board recommends his re-appointment in the ensuing
AGM of the Company.
Change in designation of Whole-time Directors
During the year, the members of the Company vide Postal Ballot
resolutions dated November 5, 2025, approved the a) re-designation of Mr. Davuluri Sucheth
Rao (DIN: 00108880) as Executive Vice Chairman; and 2) redesignation of Mr. Davuluri
Saharsh Rao (DIN: 02753145) as Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, effective
from April 1, 2026.
Changes in Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
During the year under review, there were no changes to the Key
Managerial Personnel of the Company. As on the date of this report, the Company has the
following Key Managerial Personnel as per Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act:
| Sl. No. |
Name of KMP |
Designation |
| 1 |
Dr.Davuluri Rama Mohan Rao |
Executive Chairman |
| 2 |
Mr. Davuluri Sucheth Rao |
Executive Vice Chairman |
| 3 |
Mr. Davuluri Saharsh Rao |
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director |
| 4 |
Mr. Abhijit Majumdar |
Chief Financial Officer |
| 5 |
Ms. Sarada Bhamidipati |
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
Listing at Stock Exchanges
The equity shares of your Company continue to be listed and traded on
the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Annual Listing fee for
the year 2026-27 has been paid to both the stock exchanges.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, as amended
from time to time, your directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief
and according to the information and explanation obtained by them:
a. in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year
ended March 31, 2026, the applicable accounting standards have been followed, along with
proper explanation relating to material departures, if any; b. such accounting policies as
mentioned in the Notes to the Financial Statements have been selected and applied
consistently and judgements and estimates have been made 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 the year ended on that date;
c. proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013,
as amended from time to time, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis;
e. proper internal financial controls were in place and that the
financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively; and
f. systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable
laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.
BOARD MEETINGS
During the year under review, nine Board Meetings were convened and
held, the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part
of this report. The intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed
under the Act, and the SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time.
COMPOSITION OF VARIOUS COMMITTEES
Details of various committees constituted by the Board as per the
provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time, and
their meetings are given in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this
report.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, the
annual evaluation of the performance of the Board, its Committees and of individual
directors has been carried out by the Board. The process was carried out by circulating
questionnaires on the Board and Committees functioning on certain parameters. The
performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board,
except for the director being evaluated.
The performance evaluation of the non-Independent
Directors, including Executive Directors, was carried out by the
Independent Directors.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors met on February 10, 2026, without the
presence of non-Independent Directors and members of the management. The Independent
Directors, inter alia, discussed matters pertaining to the Company's affairs and
reviewed the performance of non-Independent
Directors, the Chairman and the Board as a whole, and assessed the
quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company management and
the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their
duties.
The Company has received declarations from all the
Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the
criteria of independence prescribed under the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, as
amended from time to time. All the Independent Directors are registered with the
Independent Director's databank and requisite disclosures have been received from
them in this regard. Further, they have affirmed compliance with the code of conduct for
Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV of the Act. The terms and conditions of
appointment of Independent Directors is available on the website of the Company.
DISCLOSURES BY DIRECTORS
None of the directors of your Company is disqualified as per the
provisions of Section 164(2) of the Act. Your directors have made necessary disclosures to
this effect as required under the Act.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
During the year under review, four Audit Committee Meetings were
convened and held. The details of the committee meetings and composition of the Audit
Committee, and its terms of reference are included in the Report on Corporate
Governance annexed. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee
were accepted by the Board of Directors.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company includes Board
Diversity as part of the policy and is available on the website of the Company at
https://www. neulandlabs.com/sites/neulandlabs/files/neuland-labs/
Investors/corporate-governance/policies-and-documents/
NominationandRemuerationPolicy22042025.pdf. The policy covers selection
and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and their
remuneration, including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,
independence of a director and other matters provided under Section 178(3) of the Act and
the SEBI Listing Regulations.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company has in place a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy which
is available on the website of the Company at
https://www.neulandlabs.com/sites/neulandlabs/files/
neuland-labs/Investors/corporate-governance/policies-and-documents/corporate-social-responsibility-csr-policy.
pdf. The CSR expenditure of the Company for FY 2025-26 as per Section 135 of the Act and
the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules 2014, as amended from time to
time, was 608.99 lakhs. After setting-off 33.52 lakhs from the excess CSR expenditure
spent for FY 2024- 25 the Company's total CSR obligation for FY 2025-26 was 575.47
lakhs.
The Company has spent an amount of 561.64 lakhs towards CSR projects
and administrative overheads for
FY 2025-26. In addition, an amount of 13.83 lakhs was transferred to
the Unspent account, in April 2026, towards identified and ongoing CSR projects for FY
2025-26, due for completion in FY 2026-27.
The total CSR expenditure for FY 2025-26 was 608.99 lakhs, which
includes CSR projects spend, administrative expenditure, and amount transferred to the
Unspent CSR account.
The annual report on CSR activities, as required under Rule 8 of the
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 read with Section 134(3)
and 135(2) of the Act, has been appended as Annexure-1 and forms an integral part of this
Report.
INTEGRATED REPORT
The Company continues its integrated reporting journey in the current
financial year. This is the third year of the publication of the Integrated Annual Report
of the Company in line with the Integrated Reporting Framework, now part of the IFRS
Foundation.
The Global Reporting Initiative disclosures reported in this
Integrated Annual Report have been subject to limited assurance. The
Assurance Report issued by BDO India
Services Private Limited has been annexed to this Integrated
Annual Report.
The Integrated Annual Report consists of both financial and
non-financial information to demonstrate how various
capitals' are utilised to create value, thereby enabling
stakeholders to make informed decisions and gain a comprehensive understanding of the
Company's long-term perspective and value creation for all stakeholders.
The Board acknowledges its responsibility for the integrity of the
report and the information contained therein.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
In accordance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations,
the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR), forms part of this report as
Annexure-2.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
The directors and members of senior management have affirmed compliance
with the Code of Conduct for Board of Directors and Senior Management Personnel of the
Company. A declaration to this effect by the Chief Executive Officer & Managing
Director, forms part of this Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Your Company has a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy which serves
as a mechanism for its directors, employees and stakeholders to report genuine concerns
about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Code of Conduct
without fear of reprisal. Audit
Committee of the Company oversees the implementation of the Whistle
Blower Policy. During the year, the Company has not received any protected disclosures.
The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company, at
https://www.neulandlabs.com/en/investors/corporate-governance/policies-and-documents. A
brief note on the Whistle Blower Policy is also provided in the Report on
Corporate Governance, which forms part of this Report.
PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING
Pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of
Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended, the Company has adopted the Code of
Internal Procedures and Conduct for Regulating, Monitoring and Reporting of Trading by
Designated Persons and their Immediate Relatives along with the Code of Fair Disclosures.
Periodically, insider trading awareness sessions are conducted for the benefit of
designated persons. Trading window closures, when the designated persons are not permitted
to trade in the securities of the Company, are intimated in advance to all concerned.
DISCLOSURE AS PER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company is committed to ensure that there is no scope for sexual
harassment at the workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and
redressal of sexual harassment at the workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the
rules framed thereunder. The Company has not received any complaints on sexual harassment
during the year under review and as on the date of this report.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
As on March 31, 2026, there are no employee stock options available in
the Company, and hence, no disclosures are required to be made under Regulation 14 of the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. M S K A & Associates LLP (Formerly known as M S K A &
Associates), (Firm Registration No: 105047W/W101187), Chartered Accountants, were
re-appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 40th AGM of the Company held
on July 31, 2024, to hold the office till the conclusion of the 45th AGM to be held in the
year 2029.
AUDITORS' REPORT
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by
M/s. M S K A & Associates LLP (Formerly known as M S K A & Associates), Statutory
Auditors, in their report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 143(12) of the Act, the Statutory
Auditors have not reported any incident of fraud to the Audit Committee during the year
under review.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
M/s. P.S. Rao & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in
Practice, were appointed as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company at the 41st AGM of the
Company held on July 30, 2025, for a term of five consecutive financial years commencing
from April 1, 2025, till March 31, 2030.
The report of the Secretarial Audit for the financial year ended March
31, 2026, is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report and forms part of this report.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the Secretarial
Auditor in their report.
COST AUDITORS
In terms of Section 148(1) of the Act, read with the relevant Rules
made thereunder, the Company maintains the cost records in respect of its pharmaceuticals
business.
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost
Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, subject to the
approval of the Central Government, if required, the Audit Committee has recommended, and
the Board of Directors has appointed M/s. Nageswara Rao & Co. (Registration No.
000332), Cost Accountants, Hyderabad, being eligible and having sought re-appointment, as
Cost Auditors of the Company, to carry out the cost audit of the products manufactured by
the
Company during the FY 2026-27.
REPORTING OF FRAUD
During the year, the Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditors and Secretarial
Auditors have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its
officers and employees under Section 143(12) of the Act, details of which need to be
mentioned in this Report.
INSURANCE
Your Company has taken necessary steps to mitigate risks and obtained
appropriate insurances, and the Board is kept appraised of the risk assessment and
minimisation procedures. The assets of the Company have been adequately covered under
insurance. The policy values have been determined taking into consideration the value of
the assets of the Company.
MATERIAL CHANGES
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the
financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year of the Company to
which the financial statements relate and the date of the report. Further, it is hereby
confirmed that there has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read
with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, is
annexed herewith as Annexure-3.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92 and Section 134 of the Act, the Annual Return as
on March 31, 2026, in form MGT-7 is available on the website of the Company at
www.neulandlabs.com.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
The information relating to remuneration and other details as required
pursuant to Section 197 of the Act read with
Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended, is provided as Annexure-4 to this report.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197 of the Act read with Rules
5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014, as amended, a statement showing the names and other particulars of the
employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said rules is
provided in the Annual Report, which forms part of this Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of the first proviso to Section
136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report is being sent to the members and
other persons entitled thereto, excluding the information in respect of employees of the
Company containing the particulars as specified in Rule 5(2) of the said Rules. The said
information is available for inspection on all working days, during business hours, at the
Registered
Office of the Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting. Any member interested in obtaining such information
may write to the Company Secretary, and the same will be furnished on request.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All contracts/arrangements/transactions with the related parties during
the financial year were in the ordinary course of business and at an arm's length
basis.
During the year, the Company has not entered into any contract or
arrangement with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the
policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions. Further, there were no
materially significant related party transactions which could have potential conflict with
interest of the Company at large.
The Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing
with Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board may be accessed on the
Company's website at
https://www.neulandlabs.com/en/investors/corporate-governance/policies-and-documents.
The particulars of transactions with related parties in the prescribed
format is annexed to this report, as Annexure-5. Members may refer to Note No. 38 to the
standalone financial statements which sets out related party disclosures pursuant to Ind
AS.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
During the year, the Company has not given any loans and guarantees
under Section 186 of the Act, and the investments made by the Company are in compliance
with the provisions of Section 186 of the Act.
DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public and, as such,
no amount of principal or interest on deposits from the public was outstanding as on the
date of the Balance Sheet.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the
Regulators/Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its
future operations.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
No amount was proposed to be transferred to the general reserve during
the FY 2025-26.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Risk & Sustainability Committee of the Board oversees the
Company's processes for determining risk tolerance and reviews management's
actions and comparison of overall risk tolerance to established levels. The Company has in
place a Risk Management Policy, which outlines the risk management process and framework
for the identification and management of risks. The framework is designed to enable risks,
to be identified, assessed and mitigated appropriately. There are no risks which in the
opinion of the Board, threaten the existence of the Company. Major risks identified by the
businesses and functions are systematically addressed through appropriate actions on a
continuous basis. For details, please refer to the Management Discussion and Analysis
report which forms part of this Report.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Internal Financial Controls are an integral part of the risk management
process, addressing financial and financial reporting risks. The internal financial
controls have been embedded and documented in the business processes.
The controls in place include essential components of internal
financial controls required under the Act, and also the internal financial controls over
financial reporting as per the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Controls over
Financial Reporting as issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India.
Assurance on the effectiveness of internal financial controls is
obtained through management reviews, continuous monitoring by functional owners, as well
as testing of the internal financial control systems by the internal auditors during the
course of their audits. We believe that these systems provide reasonable assurance that
our internal financial controls are designed effectively and are operating as intended.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with
reference to the financial statements. During the year under review such controls were
tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation were observed.
HUMAN RESOURCES & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Your Company's relations with its employees continue to be
cordial. Dedicated work by the workmen, supervisors, and executives of your Company made
it possible to achieve success under trying and difficult circumstances.
BOARD RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The data and disclosures in the Report have been reviewed internally by
the management to ensure completeness and relevance. The Board believes that this Report
is a fair representation of the Company's financial, non-financial, sustainability,
and operational performance and addresses all material topics relevant to the Company for
FY 2025-26.
The Board notes that the contents of this Report have been prepared by
the respective functions and businesses under the guidance of the senior management.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
During the year under review:
a. No credit rating has been obtained by the Company with respect to
its securities. Further, the details of the credit rating obtained by the Company with
respect to its long-term and short-term borrowings have been provided in the Corporate
Governance Report, which forms part of this report.
b. No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code, 2016 (IBC). Further, there are no proceedings admitted against the Company under the
IBC.
c. The Company is in compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
d. During the year, there was no one-time settlement done with the
Banks or Financial Institutions.
e. Disclosures included in the the Corporate Governance report &
Business Responsibility and Sustainability
Report of this report are not included in the
Boards Report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Board of Directors take this opportunity to thank all its
stakeholders, including banks, financial institutions, business partners, government and
other statutory bodies, regulatory authorities, analysts and members for their continued
support and valuable cooperation. The Board of Directors also wish to place on record its
deep sense of appreciation for the committed services by the Company's employees at
all levels.
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For and on behalf of the Board |
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Dr. Davuluri Rama Mohan Rao |
| Place: Hyderabad |
Executive Chairman |
| Date: May 12, 2026 |
(DIN: 00107737) |
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