1. We have audited the accompanying standalone financial statements of Easy Trip Planners Limited ('the Company'), which comprise the Standalone Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2026, the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss (including Other Comprehensive Income), the Standalone Statement of Cash Flow and the Standalone Statement of Changes in Equity for the year then ended, and notes to the standalone financial statements, including material accounting policy information and other explanatory information.
2. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid standalone financial statements give the information required by the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act') in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in conformity with the Indian Accounting Standards ('Ind AS') specified under section 133 of the Act read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31 March 2026, and its loss (including other comprehensive income), its cash flows and the changes in equity for the year ended on that date.
BASIS FOR OPINION
3. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing specified under section 143(10) of the Act. Our responsibilities under those standards
are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ('ICAI') together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the standalone financial statements under the provisions of the Act and the rules thereunder, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
KEY AUDIT MATTERS
4. Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in
our audit of the standalone financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the standalone financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
5. We have determined the matter described below to be the key audit matter to be communicated in our report.
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Key audit matters
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How our audit addressed the key audit matters
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Recoverability of investments in and loans given to
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Our audit procedures to test recoverability of investments
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subsidiaries
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in and loans given to subsidiaries included, but were not
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Refer note 2.2a and 2.8 of material accounting policy
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limited to the following:
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information and note 5, note 6 and note 48 of the
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a) Obtained an understanding of the management's
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standalone financial statements of the Company for the
year ended 31 March 2026
As at 31 March 2026, the Company has investments in and loans recoverable from various subsidiary companies aggregating to ' 916.70 million and ?1060.70 million,
respectively. The investments are carried at cost less impairment, if any, while the loans are carried at amortised cost less impairment, if any.
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process for impairment testing and expected credit loss determination, including for identification of
impairment indicators and significant increase in credit risk relating to loans. Evaluated the design and implementation, and tested the operating effectiveness of the internal financial controls relating to such recoverability assessment of loans and investments;
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Key audit matters
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How our audit addressed the key audit matters
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The management annually reviews whether any
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b)
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Evaluated the appropriateness of accounting policies
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impairment indicators exists in the carrying value of
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adopted by the management in respect of impairment
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investments in accordance with the requirements of Ind
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testing and expected credit loss determination in
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AS 36, Impairment of Assets ('Ind AS 36'), and whether
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accordance with Ind AS 36 and Ind AS 109.
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there is any significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition with respect to loans outstanding in
accordance with the requirements of Ind AS 109, Financial Instruments ('Ind AS 109').
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c)
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Assessed the professional competence and objectivity
of the external valuation expert engaged by the management for performing the required valuations to estimate the recoverable value of the material
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Some of the subsidiaries of the Company have incurred
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investment in subsidiary companies where impairment
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losses in recent years including in the current year, and the
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indicators exists;
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carrying values of such investments exceed the net worth of the respective subsidiaries. Considering the existence of
aforesaid impairment indicator, the Company has assessed the recoverable amounts of the material investments by carrying out separate valuations using discounted cash flow
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d)
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Involved auditor's valuation experts to test
appropriateness of valuation methodology and assumptions used in the valuations by the management's expert;
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method with the help of external valuation experts. Such
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e)
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Traced the future cash flow projections to approved
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determination requires management to make significant
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business plans of the subsidiary companies and
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estimates, judgements and assumptions relating to
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evaluated the reasonableness of the inputs used in the
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forecast of future revenue, operating margins, growth
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projections by comparing past projections with actual
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rate and selection of the discount rates to determine the
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results to determine historical accuracy of projections,
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recoverable value to be considered for impairment testing
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and by considering our understanding of the business
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of the carrying value of above-mentioned balances.
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and market conditions, as relevant;
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Considering the materiality of the amounts, significant
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f)
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Evaluated sensitivity analysis performed by the
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judgements and estimates involved, and the significant
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management and further performed independent
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auditor attention required to test such accounting
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sensitivity analysis on these key assumptions to
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estimate by management, we have identified this as a key
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determine estimation uncertainty involved and impact
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audit matter for current year audit.
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on conclusions drawn; and
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g)
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Assessed the appropriateness and adequacy of disclosures made in the standalone financial
statements in accordance with the applicable accounting standards.
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Revenue recognition from air passage
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Our audit procedures in relation to revenue recognition
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Refer note 2.9 of material accounting policy information
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included, but were not limited to the following:
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and note 21(A) of the standalone financial statements of
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a)
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Obtained an understanding of the systems, processes
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the Company for the year ended 31 March 2026.
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and controls implemented by the Company for
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The Company has derived its revenue mainly from agency commission and incentives based on sale of airline tickets amounting to ' 1,889.08 million during the year ended 31
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recording revenue from air passage. Evaluated the design and implementation and tested the operating effectiveness of key controls over revenue recognition.
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March 2026.
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b)
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Obtained an understanding of the Company's
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Revenue from the sale of airline tickets is recognised at a point in time, as an agent, on a net commission
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accounting policy for revenue recognition as per Ind
AS 115.
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basis and revenue from incentives and service fees is
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c)
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Traced the travel details, on a sample basis, for which
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recognised on accrual basis net of discounts given to the
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income is recognised to the statements provided by
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customers. Further, the Company records allowances for
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the airlines and payments received from the payment
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cancellations basis historical experience which is reversed
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gateway reports to test occurrence of revenue
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and recognised as income once the claim period expired.
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recognised.
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Key audit matters
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How our audit addressed the key audit matters
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The Company earns incentives from airlines if the specific
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d)
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Tested the relevant system generated reports used for
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targets are achieved based on the agreements / incentive
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revenue recognition for ensuring the completeness
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schemes. The Company has treated such incentives as
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and accuracy of the reports such as reconciliation with
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variable consideration in accordance with Ind AS 115,
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the external party confirmations, reconciliation of
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Revenue from Contracts with Customers ('Ind AS 115')
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sales with the collections.
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and recognise as revenue over a period of time when the performance obligations under the incentive schemes / agreements are achieved/ expected to be achieved during the year.
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On a sample basis, tested the amount of incentives accrued at the year-end based on terms agreed with various airlines using the travel / flown data received and confirmed from such airlines.
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The management has implemented various manual controls for testing of system generated data from operational IT systems, including reconciliations with
confirmations received from airlines pertaining to underlying travel related data, to ensure revenue is
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Tested the amount of advertisement income, other variable consideration such as cancellation income and deposit incentives on sample basis from the agreements entered with the customers.
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recorded in the correct period with correct amount.
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Assessed the appropriateness and adequacy of
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Revenue recognition is a key performance indicator and there is a presumed risk of fraud of revenue being overstated in accordance with Standards on Auditing as revenue is one of the Company's key performance indicators. Further, due to the dependence of the management on manual controls described above and management estimates involved in recording of incentives and other variable considerations which are dependent on estimation of likelihood of achievement of sale/ flown targets, requires significant auditor's efforts. Accordingly, we have identified revenue recognition from air passage as a key audit matter.
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disclosures in the standalone financial statements in accordance with the applicable accounting standards.
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INFORMATION OTHER THAN THE STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDITOR'S REPORT THEREON
6. The Company's Board of Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report but does
not include the standalone financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The Annual Report is expected to be made available to us after the date of this auditor's report.
Our opinion on the standalone financial statements does not cover the other information and we will not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the standalone financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above when it becomes available and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the standalone financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
When we read the Annual Report, if we conclude that there is a material misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to those charged with governance.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT AND THOSE CHARGED WITH GOVERNANCE FOR THE STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
7. The accompanying standalone financial statements have been approved by the Company's Board of Directors. The Company's Board of Directors are responsible for the matters stated in section 134(5) of the Act with respect to the preparation and presentation of these standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance including other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows of the Company in accordance with the Ind AS specified under section 133 of the Act and other accounting principles generally accepted in India. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding of the assets of
the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financial statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
8. In preparing the standalone financial statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
9. The Board of Directors is also responsible for overseeing
the Company's financial reporting process.
AUDITOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF
THE STANDALONE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
10. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the standalone financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Standards on Auditing will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these standalone financial statements.
11. As part of an audit in accordance with Standards on Auditing, specified under section 143(10) of the Act
we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the standalone financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting
from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery,
intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control;
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. Under section 143(3)(i) of the
Act we are also responsible for expressing our opinion on whether the Company has adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements in place and the operating effectiveness of such controls;
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management;
• Conclude on the appropriateness of Board of Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the standalone financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern; and
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the standalone financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the standalone financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
12. We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
13. We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
14. From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the standalone financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
REPORT ON OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS
15. As required by section 197(16) of the Act, based
on our audit, we report that the Company has paid remuneration to its directors during the year in accordance with the provisions of and limits laid down under section 197 read with Schedule V to the Act.
16. As required by the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2020 ('the Order') issued by the Central Government of India in terms of section 143(11) of the Act we give in
the Annexure A, a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order, to the extent applicable.
17. Further to our comments in Annexure A, as required by section 143(3) of the Act based on our audit, we report,
to the extent applicable, that:
a) We have sought and obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our audit of the accompanying standalone financial statements;
b) Except for the matters stated in paragraph 17(h) (vi) below on reporting under Rule 11(g) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 (as amended), in our opinion, proper books of account
as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our examination of those books;
c) The standalone financial statements dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of account;
d) In our opinion, the aforesaid standalone financial statements comply with Ind AS specified under
section 133 of the Act;
e) On the basis of the written representations received from the directors and taken on record by the Board of Directors, none of the directors is disqualified as on 31 March 2026 from being appointed as a director in terms of section 164(2) of the Act;
f) The qualification relating to the maintenance of accounts and other matters connected therewith are as stated in paragraph 17(b), above on reporting under section 143(3)(b) of the Act and paragraph 17(h)(vi) below on reporting under Rule 11(g) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 (as amended);
g) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls with reference to financial statements of the Company as on 31 March 2026 and the operating effectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate report in Annexure B wherein we have expressed an unmodified opinion; and
h) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor's Report in accordance with rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014
(as amended), in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us:
i. The Company, as detailed in note 30(A) to the standalone financial statements, has disclosed the impact of pending litigations on its financial position as at 31 March 2026;
ii. the Company did not have any long-term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were any material foreseeable losses as at 31 March 2026;
iii. There were no amounts which were required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund by the Company during the year ended 31 March 2026.
iv. a. The management has represented that,
to the best of its knowledge and belief, other than as disclosed in note 40(iv) to
the standalone financial statements, no funds have been advanced or loaned or
invested (either from borrowed funds or securities premium or any other sources or kind of funds) by the Company to or in any person or entity, including foreign entities ('the intermediaries'), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the intermediary shall, whether, directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Company ('the Ultimate Beneficiaries') or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf the Ultimate Beneficiaries;
b. The management has represented that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, other than as disclosed in note 40(v) to the standalone financial statements, no funds have been received by the Company from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities ('the Funding Parties'), with the understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Company shall, whether directly or indirectly, lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Funding Party ('Ultimate Beneficiaries') or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries; and
c. Based on such audit procedures performed as considered reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances, nothing has come to our notice that has caused us to believe that the management representations under sub-clauses (a) and (b) above contain any material misstatement.
v. The Company has not declared or paid
any dividend during the year ended 31 March 2026.
vi. As stated in note 42 to the standalone financial statements and based on our examination which included test checks, except for matter mentioned below the Company, in respect of financial year commencing on or after 1 April 2025, has used an accounting software for maintaining its books of account which have a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility and the same have been operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the software. Further, during the course of our audit we did not come across any instance of audit trail feature being tampered with. Furthermore, the audit trail has been preserved by the Company as per the statutory requirements for record retention.
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Nature of exception noted
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Details of exception
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Instances of accounting software for maintaining books of account for which the feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility was not operated
throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the software
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The audit trail feature was not enabled at the database level for accounting software to log any direct data changes, used for maintenance of all accounting
records and revenue records by the Company.
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