The Board of Directors are pleased to present the 34th Annual Report and the Company's Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026.
1. OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The Company's financial performance (Standalone) for the year ended March 31, 2026, is summarized below:
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Financial Particulars
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For the year ended March 31
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2026
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2025
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Revenue from operations
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21,025.37
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20,739.15
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Other income
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491.75
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428.05
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Total Income
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21,517.12
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21,167.20
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Profit before Depreciation, Finance Costs, Exceptional items and Tax Expense
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3,149.82
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3,609.40
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Less: Depreciation/Amortization
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103.74
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109.25
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Profit before Finance Costs, Exceptional items and Tax Expense
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3,046.08
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3,500.15
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Less: Finance Costs
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2.76
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(8.67)
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Profit before Exceptional items and Tax Expense
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3,043.32
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3,508.82
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Add/(less): Exceptional items
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(31.04)
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0
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Profit before Tax Expense
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3,012.28
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3,508.82
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Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred)
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760.83
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907.86
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Profit for the year (1)
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2,251.45
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2,600.96
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Total Comprehensive Income/(loss) (2)
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4.25
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(4.10)
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Total (1 2)
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2,255.70
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2,596.86
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Performance Highlights
The Financial Statement for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, forming part of this Annual Report, have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS) as notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and as amended from time to time.
Our revenue from operations increased by 1.38% to ' 21,025.37 Million for the Financial Year 2025¬ 26 from ' 20,739.15 Million for the Financial Year
2024-25, primarily attributable to an decrease in sale of machines to ' 19508.86 Million for the Financial Year 2025-26 from ' 19,344.55 Million for the Financial Year 2024-25, mainly on account of an decrease in volume of SLCMs sold to 5,268 units (amounting to ' 17575.30 Million in revenue generated from sale of SLCMs) for the Financial Year 2025-26 from 5,506 units (amounting to ' 17,531.54 Million in revenue generated from sale of SLCMs) for the Financial Year 2024-25. The decrease in volume of SLCMs sold for the Financial Year 2025-26 was primarily attributable,
despite slightly lower volumes compared to the previous year, supported by selective price hikes and a favourable change in product mix. Further, the increase in sale of products was also on account of an increase in sale of spare parts to ' 1417.62 Million for the Financial Year
2025-26 from ' 1269.09 Million for the Financial Year
2024- 25, in line with an increase in the installed fleet of Ajax products.
The total expenses increased from previous year and stood at ' 18,473.80 Million in Financial Year
2025- 26 as compared to ' 17,658.38 Million in Financial Year 2024-25 in line with the revenue from operations.
The profit in Financial Year 2025-26 was at ' 2,251.45 Million as compared to profit of ' 2,600.96 Million last year. The decrease in profitability is a result of higher costs associated with the transition from CEV-IV to CEV-V emission norms.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, Consolidated Financial Statements shall not be applicable.
REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company did not revise any of its Financial Statements or Reports of earlier years as provided in Section 131(1) and hence, the Company has no information to provide under this Section.
FINANCE
Cash and cash equivalent as at March 31, 2026, was ' 1659.04 Million. The Company continues to focus on judicious management of its Working Capital. Receivables, inventories and other working capital parameters were kept under strict check through continuous monitoring.
2. DIVIDEND
The Board does not recommend any dividend on the Equity Shares of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, considering that the Company is in growth stage and require funds to support its growth objectives.
The Dividend Distribution Policy, in terms of Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is available on the Company's website on https:// cdn.prod.website-filescom/65006e6ed741800d deb94c08/6731ab3e93b13f70b9080e8c_0e9fb43 d9c183480bc56d9cde277c735_Policy%20for%20 Dividend%20Distribution.pdf.
3. AMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO GENERAL RESERVES
The Company proposes to retain ' 2,251.45 Million in the Statement of Profit and Loss, and not transfer it to the General Reserve during the period under review.
4. DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits from the public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Act and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Hence, the requirement for furnishing of details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act or the details of deposits which are not in compliance with Chapter V of the Act is not applicable.
5. SHARE CAPITALAuthorized, Issued, Subscribed and Paid-Up Share Capital:
The Authorized Share Capital was R 120,500,000/- (Rupees Twelve Crore Five Lakh Only) comprising 120,500,000 (Twelve Crore Five Lakh) Equity Shares of R 1/- (Rupee One Only) each and Issued, Subscribed and paid-up Equity Share Capital was R 114,406,800/- (Rupees Eleven Crores Forty- Four Lakh Six Thousand Eight Hundred Only) comprising 114,406,800 (Eleven Crores Forty- Four Lakh Six Thousand Eight Hundred) Equity Shares of R 1/-each as on March 31, 2026. Allotment of Shares:
There has been no allotment of shares during the period from April 01, 2025 till March 31, 2026.
6. SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURE AND ASSOCIATES
As on Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, the Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associate Company
7. THE NAMES OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR
No Company was a Subsidiary or Joint Ventures or Associate Company of the Company during the year and there were no companies which had ceased to be its Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures or Associate Companies during the year.
8. MATERIAL SUBSIDIARIES
The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a Policy for determining material subsidiaries in line with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Policy is available at Company's website at https://cdn.prod.website- filescom/65006e6ed741800ddeb94c08/66fa3 d069cf55f6314edf90f_Aiax_Policv%20on%20 determining%20Material%20Subsidiaries.pdf.
For the Financial Year 2025-26, no Company is categorized as Material Subsidiary(s) of the
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DIN/PAN
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Name
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Designation
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Date of Appointment
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00642715
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Krishnaswamy Vijay
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Chairman & Whole Time Director
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July 03, 1992
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03036747
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Shubhabrata Saha
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Managing Director & CEO
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January 02, 2023
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03636873
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Jacob Jiten John
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Whole Time Director
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April 01, 2011
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00416429
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Rajan Wadhera
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Independent Director
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July 06, 2023
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00253371
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Doddaballapur Prasanna Achutarao
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Independent Director
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July 06, 2023
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06922300
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Jayashree Satagopan
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Independent Director
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August 09, 2024
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00002647
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Raghavan Sadagopan
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Independent Director
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September 24, 2024
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ANGPG6574J
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Ganesh B J
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Interim Chief Financial Officer
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December 31, 2025
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FLIPS5001K
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Shruti Vishwanath Shetty
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Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
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June 23, 2023
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None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified under Section 164(1) or Section 164(2) of the Act.
Company as per the thresholds laid down under the SEBI Listing Regulations
9. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL OF THE COMPANY
The Company has a professional Board with Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors who brings the right mix of knowledge, skills and expertise and help the Company in
Change in Directorate and KMP during theyear under review:
1. Mr. Tuhin Basu (PAN: AMPPB7196K) resigned from the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from the close of business hours on September 30, 2025.
2. Mr. Ganesh B J (PAN: ANGPG6574J) was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from December 31, 2025.
3. Mr. Raghavan Sadagopan (DIN: 00002647) resigned as an Independent Director of the Company with effect from the close of business hours on March 31, 2026, upon attaining the age of Eighty (80) years and deciding not to continue in the said position. Further changes from the end of financial year upto the date of this Report:
4. Mr. Jacob Jiten John (DIN: 03636873) resigned from the position of Whole-time Director of the Company with effect from the close of business hours on May 18, 2026, due to personal reasons.
implementing the best Corporate Governances practise. In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company the Board of Directors is duly constituted during the year. Details of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel as on the closure of Financial Year i.e. March 31, 2026:
5. Mr. Sachin Rajkumar Nandgaonkar (DIN: 03410739) was appointed as an Additional Nominee Director with effect from May 18 2026 pursuant to the request of The Johns Loaves Trust and Jacob Hansen Family Trust, the Promoters of the Company.
6. Mr. Ganesh B J, Interim Chief Financial Officer, resigned from his position with immediate effect from June 02, 2026.
7. Mr. Ketan Pendse was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from June 02, 2026.
8. Mr. Rajan Wadhera (DIN: 00416429) resigned from the position of Independent Director of the Company with effect from the close of business hours on June 18, 2026, due to personal reasons.
Retirement by Rotation:
A proposal for re-appointment of Mr. Krishnaswamy Vijay (DIN: 00642715) who retires by rotation and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment, as Whole Time Director of the Company shall
be placed before Members of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Directors recommend his re¬ appointment on the Board of the Company. Disclosures pertaining to Director being re-appointed as required under the SEBI Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard on General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India is provided in the explanatory statement to the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting of the Company for reference of the Shareholders.
10. BOARD MEETING
The Board of Directors of the Company met Six (6) times during the Financial Year. The gap intervening between two meetings of the Board is as prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter "the Act”) and the SEBI Listing Regulations. Details of the meetings of the Board along with the attendance of the Directors therein have been disclosed as part of the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
11. BOARD COMMITTEES
The composition of the Board Committees, including the number of meetings held, attendance of members, powers, roles, and terms of reference, is disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms an integral part of this Report. In compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company had constituted the following Six (6) Committees of the Board as on March 31, 2026:
a) Audit Committee
b) Stakeholder's Relationship Committee
c) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
d) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
e) Risk Management Committee
f) Independent Director Committee
Each Committee functions in accordance with its respective terms of reference approved by the Board and in line with the applicable provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
12. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS MEETING
The separate meeting of Independent Directors was held on Monday, March 23, 2026, without the attendance of Non-Independent Directors and members of the management. The Independent Directors reviewed the performance of Non¬ Independent Directors, the Committees and the Board as a whole, along with the performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors and assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
13. DECLARATIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS ON INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR(S)
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that:
a) they meet the criteria of independence prescribed under the Act and the Listing Regulations; and
b) they 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 IICA in accordance with the provisions of Section 150 of the Act; and
c) in the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors appointed during the year, possess requisite integrity, expertise, experience and proficiency in their respective fields and they fulfil the conditions specified in these regulations and are independent of the management.
14. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Disclosure pertaining to familiarization program for Independent Directors is provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
15. EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BOAR D, ITS COMMITTEES AND OF INDIVI DUAL DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
of account, which have a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility, one of which is operated by third-party software service provider. In respect of financial accounting software, such audit trail feature was enabled at the application level throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the software except that, audit trail feature is not enabled for direct changes to data when using certain access rights. In respect of dealer/customer management software, the audit trail feature was not enabled throughout the year. In respect of people management software, the audit trail feature was enabled and operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in such software. Further, during the course of our audit we did not come across any instance of audit trail feature being tampered with, in respect of financial accounting software and people management software where the audit trail has been enabled and in the absence of audit trail feature in dealer/customer management software, we are unable to comment upon whether there were any instances of audit trail feature being tampered with. Additionally, the audit trail of the prior years in respect of accounting softwares have been preserved by the Company as per the statutory requirements for record retention to the extent it was enabled and recorded for respective years.
Management Response: The Management remains committed to ensuring full compliance with the requirements of the proviso to Rule 3(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (as amended). The implementation of the remaining action items, namely (i) enabling the database-level audit trail in SAP and (ii) enabling the application-level audit trail in AJAX One, is aligned with the Company's planned migration to SAP S/4HANA and AJAX One enhancement, which is
Regulations, 2015, the Company carried out an annual evaluation of the performance of the Board, its Committees, Chairman and individual Directors during the Financial Year.
A separate meeting of the Independent Directors was convened to assess the performance of Non¬ Independent Directors, the Board as a whole, and the Chairman of the Company. This evaluation incorporated feedback from both Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
Additionally, the Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee undertook a comprehensive review of the performance of the Board, its committees, and individual Directors. The assessment was based on various parameters, including preparedness for meetings, quality and relevance of contributions during discussions, and the overall effectiveness and engagement of each Director in fulfilling their responsibilities
16. POLICY ON DIRECTORS’ APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The Company's current policy is to maintain an optimal mix of Executive and Non-executive Directors to ensure the independence of the Board and to clearly delineate governance and management responsibilities.
The policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration, which outlines the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of Directors, and other matters as prescribed under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, is available on the Company's website at https://cdn.prod.website- files.com/65006e6ed741800ddeb94c08/66 fa3d06346bb3a612282679_Aiax_Nomination%20 and%20Remuneration%20Policy.pdf.
We affirm that the remuneration paid to the Directors is in accordance with the terms set out in the Company's Nomination and Remuneration Policy. Details of this policy are included in the Corporate Governance Report, appended to this Report.
17. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that:
a. In the preparation of the Annual accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, the applicable Accounting Standards (AS) had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
b. the Directors have selected such accounting policies 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 the Financial year ended on that date;
c. the Directors have 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 Directors had prepared the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2026 on a going concern basis;
e. proper internal financial controls were laid down and that the internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; and
f. the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
18. AUDITOR AND AUDIT REPORT(i) STATUTORY AUDITOR
At the 32nd Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 101049W/E300004) were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years, commencing from Financial Year 2024-25 to 2028-29 and to hold office till the conclusion of 37th Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as the Auditors of the Company.
Statutory Auditor’s Remark:
a. Based on our examination which included test checks, as described in Note 43 to the financial statements, the Company has used three accounting software for maintaining its books scheduled for 2026-27. Following the successful migration, the database- level audit trail in SAP will be enabled, and the audit trail functionality in AJAX One is targeted to be implemented during the last quarter of 2026-27. The progress of implementation will be periodically reviewed, and updates will be placed before the Audit Committee and the Board.
(ii) SECRETARIAL AUDIT AND SECRETARIAL AUDITOR’S REPORT
At the 33rd Annual General Meeting held on Friday, September 05, 2025, BMP & Co. LLP (a Peer Reviewed Firm bearing registration no. L2017KR003200) were appointed as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years, commencing from Financial Year 2025-26 to 2029-30 and to hold office till the conclusion of 38th Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as the Auditors of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026 is annexed and marked as "Annexure A” to this Report.
Secretarial Auditors Observation:
b. During the Financial Year 2025-26, the Company has entered into a Related Party Transaction with a relative of a Director amounting to ' 40,00,000/- (Rupees Forty lakhs Only) without the prior approval of the Audit Committee. Management's Response: The Related Party Transaction was entered into by the Company in the ordinary course of business and on an arms' length basis and do not amount to Material Related Party Transaction, in terms of the Company's Policy on materiality of Related Party Transactions and dealing with Related Party Transactions.
The Audit Committee of the Company took a serious view of this lapse and as an one-time exception vide its resolution dated Monday, May 18, 2026, ratified the Transaction.
The Transaction was entered into in the ordinary course of business, and does not involve fraudulent, manipulative, or unfair practices.
We note that no loss has been recorded, or is caused or anticipated to be caused, to the Company or its shareholders on account of the Transaction. Notwithstanding the above, it is placed on record that the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee have taken a very serious view of the matter, and an appropriate action has been initiated. The Company is also carrying out a comprehensive review of its compliance mechanisms and internal controls and procedures to prevent any such instances in the future.
The Company is committed to adherence to all applicable laws, and shall make necessary disclosures as required under the relevant regulatory framework.
(iii) COST AUDITOR
The Company is required to make and maintain cost records for certain products as specified by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Act. Accordingly, the Company has been making and maintaining the records as required. Pursuant to Section 148 of the Act, read with The Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Cost Audit records maintained by the Company are required to be audited. Mr. A. N. Sriram, Cost Accountant (Membership No. M-7139), was appointed as the Cost Auditor to audit the cost accounts of the Company for the said products for Financial Year 2025-26. Cost Audit Report for Financial Year 2025-26 will be filed with the Registrar of Companies within the prescribed timelines.
The Board of Directors has approved appointment of Mr. A. N. Sriram as Cost Auditor for Financial Year 2026-27 at a remuneration of ' 5,00,000 (Rupees Five lakhs Only) plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of actual travel and out
of-pocket expenses. Mr. A. N. Sriram, being eligible, has consented to act as a Cost Auditor. As required by the provisions of the Act, a resolution seeking Members' approval for the remuneration payable to Mr. A. N. Sriram, Cost Auditor for Financial Year
2026-27 is included in the Notice convening the ensuing Annual General Meeting. REPORTING OF FRAUDS There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder either to the Company or to the Central Government.
19. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
There were no Loans and Guarantees made by the Company under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review and hence the said provision is not applicable.
Further, particulars of Investments under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 form part of the notes to the Financial Statements provided in this Annual Report.
20. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has established an adequate and effective Internal Control system commensurate with the size, scale, and nature of its operations. These controls are designed to safeguard the Company's assets against unauthorized use or disposition, ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting, and facilitate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
The Company has implemented appropriate policies and procedures to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of its business operations. These include adherence to management policies, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of fraud and errors, maintenance of accurate and complete accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financial information and disclosures.
The Internal Control framework provides reasonable assurance regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, the reliability of
financial and operational information, the protection of Company assets, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
The details with respect to Internal Financial Controls and their adequacy are included in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which is a part of this Report.
21. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
A Report on Corporate Governance, in terms of Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, along with a Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary, certifying compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance enumerated in the Listing Regulations, is presented in a separate section forming part of this Corporate Governance Report.
22. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management's Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under the SEBI Listing Regulations forms part of the Annual Report.
23. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
The Company's Employee Stock Option Schemes, namely the 'Ajax Engineering Limited (Formerly known as Ajax Engineering Private Limited) Employee Stock Option Plan 2024 ('ESOP 2024') including Ajax Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024 - Scheme - I ('Scheme I') and Ajax Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024 - Scheme - II' ('Scheme II') is in line with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ("SBEB Regulations”). The details as required to be disclosed under the SBEB Regulations can be accessed at https://www.ajaxengg.com/investor-relations and the certificate from the Secretarial Auditor confirming implementation of the above- mentioned Plan in accordance with SBEB Regulations and Members' approval, is hosted on the website of the Company at https://www. aiaxengg.com/investor-relations.
Disclosures pertaining to Issue of Employee Stock Options during the year as required under
Section 62 of the Act read with Rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 are as:
(a) options granted: 16,37,996
(b) options vested: 11,48,584
(c) options exercised: Nil
(d) the total number of shares arising as a result of exercise of option: Nil
(e) options lapsed: 81,088
(f) the exercise price: Nil
(g) variation of terms of options: Nil
(h) money realized by exercise of options: Nil
(i) total number of options in force: 15,56,908
(j) employee wise details of options granted to: (i) Key Managerial Personnel:
Scheme I:
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Name of KMP
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No. of Options granted
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Shruti Vishwanath Shetty
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3,952
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Shubhabrata Saha
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1,32,985
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Scheme II:
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Name of KMP
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No. of Options granted
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Shubhabrata Saha
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11,44,068
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(ii) any other employee who receives a grant of options in any one year of option amounting to five percent or more of options granted during that year: Nil
(iii) identified employees who were granted option, during any one year, equal to or exceeding one percent of the issued capital (excluding outstanding warrants and conversions) of the Company at the time of grant: Shubhabrata Saha was granted 54,796 options on January 21,2025 and 78,189 options in August 22, 2025. In total, 132,985 options were granted under Scheme I and 1,144,068 options under Scheme II on January 21, 2025.
24. HUMAN RESOURCES/PARTICULARS ABOUT EMPLOYEES
The statement containing remuneration details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, ("Rules”) is provided in “Annexure-B” to this report.
The information required under Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Rules, is provided as a separate annexure forming part of this report. However, the report is being sent to the members of the Company excluding the statement of particulars of employees under Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Rules. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company at complianceofficer@aiax-engg.com. The same is also open for inspection at the registered office of the Company. Further, none of the employees listed in the said Annexure are related to any Director of the Company.
25. BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
In today's challenging and competitive environment, strategies for mitigating inherent risks in accomplishing the growth plans of the Company are imperative. The common risks inter alia are: Market Demand Risk, Raw Material Inflation, Technological Risk, Dealer Risk, Compliance Risk, Supply Chain Disruption, Cyber/Data Security, Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk, Market Risk, Interest Rate Risk, Price Risk etc.
As a matter of policy, these risks are assessed and identified periodically. In respect of major risks which may threaten the existence of the Company appropriate steps were taken by the management to mitigate the same. Further, Risk Management Policy of the Company can be accessed at https://cdn.prod.website-filesc om/65006e6ed741800ddeb94c08/66fa3d063b 706c60156e97cf_ac422b5ff4d7fdd6a4354c49f b3770d0_Proiect%20Narmada%20-%20Risk%20 Management%20Policy.pdf.
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Risk Management Committee for monitoring and reviewing the risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. Major risks identified by businesses and functions are systematically
addressed through mitigating actions on a continuous basis. Further information on development and implementation of risk management policy has been covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
26. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
In line with the requirements of the Act and the SEBIListing Regulations, the Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions ('RPT Policy') which can be accessed on the Company's website at https:// cdn.prod.website-files.com/65006e6ed741 800ddeb94c08/67a09901270a67d9f2a816fd_ Policv%20on%20Related%20Partv%20 Transactions.pdf.
Prior approval of the Audit Committee was obtained except for one transaction with a relative of Director for ' 40,00,000/- (Rupees Forty lakhs Only) which was ratified by the Audit Committee on Monday, May 18, 2026. Prior Omnibus Approval is obtained for transactions which are unforeseen in nature and are in the ordinary course of business and at arm's length pricing. The details of the Related Party Transaction is available under Note No. 35 of the Standalone Financial Statement for the year under review.
All the transactions/contracts/arrangements of the nature as specified in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 entered by the Company during the year under review with related party(ies) are in the ordinary course of business and on arms' length basis. Hence, Section 188(1) is not applicable. Also during the year under review the Company has not entered into any material transactions with related party(ies) that are at arm's length basis. Accordingly, disclosure in “Annexure-C” (Form AOC-2) is not applicable.
27. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee Members consist of Mr. D. A. Prasanna as Chairman, Mr. Jacob Jiten John and Mr. Krishnaswamy Vijay as members of the Committee during the period under review.
The Company has formulated CSR Policy and the said policy is in line with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. The Policy is available on Company's website at https://cdn.prod. website-files.com/65006e6ed741800ddeb94c08/
69df1e47adedfc10d865379b_CSR%20Policy%20 -%20Updated.pdf. The disclosures as required under Section 135 of the Act read with Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 along with committee constitution details is annexed herewith as “Annexure D”
28. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has its Whistle Blower Policy. The Whistle Blower Policy aims for conducting the affairs in a fair and transparent manner by adopting highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behaviour. All permanent employees of the Company are covered under the Whistle Blower Policy.
A mechanism has been established for employees to report concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of Code of Conduct and Ethics. It also provides for adequate safeguards against the victimization of employees who avail the mechanism and allows direct access to the top management or Board of Directors of the Company in exceptional cases. The said policy provides appropriate avenues to the directors, employees and stakeholders of the Company to make protected disclosures in relation to matters concerning the Company and the same is available at the website of the Company https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65006e6ed74 1800ddeb94c08/67e7dcdc4bb6437fb0f69566_ e7e8d909808db845f887e92ada47a499_ Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf.
29. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, 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 Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith as “Annexure-E”
30. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
The Company has implemented an Anti¬ Sexual Harassment Policy in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee has been constituted to address complaints. The policy formulated by the Company for the prevention of sexual harassment is available on the website of the Company at https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/ 65006e6ed741800ddeb94c08/6731ab3e09dad20d0 1ac0e20_d07fb23ce33e2bedc6d8d927a1f6c02f_ Policy%20for%20Prevention%20of%20Sexual% 20Harassment%20at%20Workplace%20Policy%20 %28POSH%29.pdf.
The details for the year under review are as follows:
a) No. of Sexual Harassment complaints pending at the beginning of the year: Nil
b) No. of Sexual Harassment complaints received during the year: Nil
c) No. of Sexual Harassment complaints disposed of during the year: Nil
d) No. of Sexual Harassment complaints pending at the end of the year: Nil
e) No. of cases pending for more than 90 days: Nil
31. OBLIGATION OF COMPANY UNDER THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company has duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended from time to time, ensuring that all eligible women employees receive maternity leave and related benefits in accordance with the applicable statutory requirements and the Company's policy.
The Company remains committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment for its women employees. In line with this commitment, all eligible women employees are provided with maternity benefits prescribed under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including paid maternity leave, nursing breaks, and protection against dismissal during the period of maternity leave.
The Company also ensures that no discrimination is made in recruitment, employment, or service conditions on the grounds of maternity. Appropriate internal systems, processes, and human resource policies have been established and are continuously maintained to uphold both the spirit and the provisions of the legislation.
32. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AS ON CLOSURE OF FINANCIAL YEAR
Number of Employees as on the closure of Financial Year:
Female: 20 Male: 438 Transgender: 0
33. GREEN INITIATIVE
In line with past practice and in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines, the Company disseminates soft copies of the Annual Report and the Notice of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to all members whose email addresses are registered with the Company or their respective Depository Participants. Pursuant to Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company may issue a letter containing the weblink, including the exact path, to shareholders whose email addresses are not available, enabling access to the complete details of the Annual Report. Physical copies of the Annual Report are provided to members upon specific request.
Shareholders who wish to receive a physical copy of the full Annual Report may submit a request accordingly. Members whose email addresses are not registered with the Company may write to complianceofficer@aiax-engg.com to obtain a soft/physical copy of the Annual Report and the Notice of the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
34. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
In view of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015 the Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulating trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed.
35. OTHER DISCLOSURE:
a. Change in the nature of Business, if any:
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the year under review.
b. Loans from Directors or Director’s Relatives:
During the Financial Year 2025-2026, the Company has not borrowed any amount(s) from Directors and/or their relatives.
c. Web link of Annual Return, if any:
The Annual Return of the Company as on March 31, 2026 is available on the Company's website i.e. https://www.aiax-engg.com/ investor-relations as referred to in sub¬ section (3) of Section 92 of the Act.
d. Details of significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company’s operations in future:
During the period under review there were no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impacts the going concern Status and Company's operations in future.
e. Details of Material Changes from the end of the Financial Year:
There have been no Material Changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the Financial Year and date of this Report.
f. Compliance of applicable Secretarial Standards:
The Company has complied with the provisions of Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (the "ICSI”) and approved by the Central Government according to the Companies Act, 2013.
g. Transfer of unclaimed dividend to Investor Education and Protection Fund:
There were no unpaid/unclaimed dividends declared in Previous Years and hence the provisions of Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply.
h. Non-acceptance of recommendation of Audit Committee by the Board of Directors:
During the year under review, all the recommendations provided by Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of Directors.
i. The details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year along with their status as at the end of the Financial Year:
Not Applicable
j. The details of one-time settlement while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof:
During the year under review, there was no onetime settlement done with the Banks or Financial Institutions. Therefore, the requirement to disclose details of difference between amounts of valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation done, while taking loan from Banks or Financial Institutions along with reasons thereof, is not applicable.
k. Details of utilization of funds raised through Preferential Allotment or Qualified Institutional Placement as specified under Regulation 32(4) and 32(7A) of the SEBI Listing Regulations: During the Financial Year under review, the Company has not made any preferential allotment or qualified institutional placement.
l. Issuance of shares for consideration other than cash:
There has been no issuance of shares for consideration other than cash during the period from April 01, 2025 till March 31, 2026.
m. Issue of Equity Shares with Differential Voting Rights:
The Company did not issue shares with differential voting rights during the year from April 01, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and till the date of signing of this report. Accordingly, the disclosure of details of shares with differential rights with respect to voting as per sub rule 4 of rule 4 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 Section 43 of the Companies Act, 2013 did not arise.
n. Issue of Sweat Equity Shares:
There has been no issuance of Sweat Equity Shares during the period from April 01, 2025 till March 31, 2026 and till the date of signing of this report as specified in Section 54 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Share Capital & Debentures) Rules, 2014.
o. Issue of Debentures, Bonds or any Non¬ Convertible Securities:
The Company has not issued any Debentures, Bonds or Non-Convertible Securities during the period from April 01, 2025 till March, 2026.
p. Issue of Warrants:
The Company has not issued any warrants. Hence, parameters recommended to be disclosed in the Board's Report are not applicable.
During the year under review, the Company has not conducted:
a) reduction of share capital or buy back of shares;
b) change in the capital structure resulting from restructuring; and
c) change in voting rights.
q. Shares held in trust for the benefit of Employees:
The shares of the Company are not held in trust. Therefore, provisions pertaining to employees not exercising voting rights directly in respect of shares to which the scheme relates but are exercised by the Trust, as provided in Proviso to Section 67(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 are not applicable to the Company.
r. Credit Rating of Securities:
During the year under review, there was no situation for the Company to obtain the credit rating of securities.
s. Credit Rating:
The Company's financial discipline and prudence is reflected in the strong Credit Ratings ascribed by rating agencies. The
details of Credit Ratings are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
36. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Board of Directors places on record its sincere gratitude to the Company's shareholders, customers, suppliers, vendors, bankers, business associates, financial institutions, and Government authorities for their continued trust, support, and cooperation during the year under review.
The Directors also acknowledge with deep appreciation the commitment, dedication, and hard work demonstrated by all employees across the Organization. Their professionalism, teamwork, and unwavering efforts have been instrumental in enabling the Company to navigate challenges and sustain its growth and performance.
On behalf of the Board of Directors For Ajax Engineering Limited
(Formerly known as Ajax Engineering Private Limited)
Shubhabrata Saha Krishnaswamy Vijay
Place: Bengaluru Managing Director & CEO Whole time Director & Chairman
Date: August 05, 2026 DIN: 03036747 DIN: 00642715
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