The Directors are pleased to present the Company’s 4th (Fourth) Annual Report on the business and operations of your Company, together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The highlights of the Standalone Financial Results are as under:
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Particulars
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FY 2025-26
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FY 2024-25
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Revenue from Operations & Other Income
|
2,818.56
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2,629.13
|
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Gross Profit before Finance Cost and Depreciation
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124.69
|
90.17
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Less: Finance Cost
|
63.42
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53.51
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Less: Depreciation
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19.69
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12.68
|
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Profit/(Loss) before Exceptional Items and Tax
|
41.58
|
23.97
|
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Exceptional Items
|
7.72
|
-
|
|
Profit/(Loss) before Taxes
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33.86
|
23.97
|
|
Less: Provision for Tax expenses
|
6.90
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8.51
|
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Profit/(Loss) after Tax
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26.95
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15.46
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Add: Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
|
0.45
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(1.18)
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Add: Balance in Profit & Loss Account
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18.31
|
3.95
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Less: Dividend including Dividend Distribution Tax paid during the year
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-
|
-
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Add: Transferred to retained earnings for vested cancelled options
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0.88
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0.07
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Amount transferred to General Reserves
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-
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-
|
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Amount transferred from Debenture Redemption Reserve
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-
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-
|
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Dividend Paid
|
-
|
-
|
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Balance available for appropriation
|
46.60
|
18.30
|
|
Basic EPS (?)
|
2.33
|
1.34
|
|
Diluted EPS (?)
|
2.32
|
1.33
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The Highlights of the Consolidated Financial Results are as under:
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Particulars
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FY 2025-26
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|
Revenue from Operations & Other Income
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2818.56
|
|
Gross Profit before Finance Cost and Depreciation
|
124.69
|
|
Less: Finance Cost
|
63.42
|
|
Less: Depreciation
|
19.69
|
|
Profit/(Loss) before Exceptional Items and Tax
|
41.58
|
|
Exceptional Items
|
7.72
|
|
Profit/(Loss) before Taxes
|
33.86
|
|
Less: Provision for Tax expenses
|
6.90
|
|
Profit/(Loss) after Tax
|
26.95
|
|
Add: Other Comprehensive Income
|
0.45
|
|
Add: Balance in Profit & Loss Account
|
18.31
|
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Less: Dividend including Dividend Distribution Tax paid during the year
|
-
|
|
Add: Transferred to retained earnings for vested cancelled options
|
0.88
|
|
Amount transferred to General Reserves
|
-
|
|
Amount transferred from Debenture Redemption Reserve
|
-
|
|
Dividend Paid
|
-
|
|
Balance available for appropriation
|
46.60
|
|
Basic EPS (?)
|
1.75
|
|
Diluted EPS (?)
|
1.74
|
Return on Capital Employed and EPS for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, and for the last financial year, are given below:
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Particulars
|
FY 2025-26
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FY 2024-25
|
|
Return on Capital Employed (%)
|
16.27%
|
13.16%
|
|
Basic EPS (after exceptional
|
1.75
|
1.34
|
|
items) (')
|
|
|
The financial results of the Company are elaborated in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.
STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS / OPERATIONS
During the financial year 2025-26:
• Revenue from operations on standalone basis increased to ' 2,791.58 crore as against '2,598.24 crore in the previous year - a growth of 7.44%.
• Cost of goods sold as a percentage to revenue from operations Decreased to 82.66% as against 85.04% * in the previous year.
• Employee cost as a percentage to revenue from operations Increased to 5.41% (' 151.11 crore) as against 4.63% (120.40 crore) in the previous year.
• Other expense as a percentage to revenue from operations Increased to 8.43% (' 235.23 crore) as against 8.05% (209.04* crore) in the previous year.
• The Profit after Tax for the current year is ' 26.95 crore as against profit of ' 15.46 crore in the previous year - a growth of 74.30%.
On a consolidated basis, the group achieved revenue of ' 2,791.58 crore. Net profit for the group for the current year is ' 20.28 crore.
As of March 31, 2026, the gross property, plant and equipment, capital work in progress, investment property and other intangible assets including leased assets, stood at ' 195.43 crore and the net property, plant and equipment, investment property and other intangible assets, including leased assets, at ' 115.42 crore. Capital Expenditure during the year amounted to ' 37.56 crore (' 41.73* crore in the previous year).
The Company’s cash and cash equivalent as at March 31, 2026, was ' 23.72 crore. The Company manages cash and cash flow processes assiduously, involving all parts of the business. 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.
During the year under review, there has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
Figures are reported for March 2026 are for the period from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Detailed information on the operations of the Company is covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.
*Previous Year (i.e. FY 24-25) figures were regrouped or reclassified wherever necessary.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has transferred ' 0.88 crore to the General Reserve during the current financial year.
DIVIDEND & DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
The Dividend Distribution Policy, containing the disclosures as required under Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ("SEBI Listing Regulations”), is attached as Annexure A and forms part of this Report. The policy is also available on the Company’s website at:https://www.baielprojects.com/pdf/ Policies/Dividend-Distribution-Policy-15-April-24.pdf
DECLARATION AND PAYMENT OF DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of 30% ('0.60 per equity share of face value '2 each) on 11,56,96,935 equity shares of the Company for the financial year 2025-26. The total dividend outgo, if approved by the Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), will amount to '6.94 Crore.
Subject to the approval of the Members at the AGM scheduled to be held on August 10, 2026, the dividend will be paid on or before September 8, 2026, to those Members whose names appear in the Register of Members of the Company as on July 31, 2026, being the Record Date fixed for determining entitlement to the dividend. In respect of shares held in dematerialised form, the dividend will be paid to the beneficial owners whose names appear in the records furnished by the Depositories as on the Record Date.
Equity shares that may be allotted pursuant to the exercise of stock options granted under the Company’s Employee Stock Option Scheme(s) on or before the Record Date shall
rank pari passu with the existing equity shares and shall accordingly be entitled to receive the dividend, if declared by the Members.
The dividend recommended for the financial year 2025-26 is in accordance with the principles and parameters set out in the Company’s Dividend Distribution Policy, taking into consideration, inter alia, the Company’s financial performance, profitability, cash flows, capital expenditure requirements, future growth prospects and overall economic conditions.
RECORD DATE
The Record Date fixed for determining the entitlement of Members to receive the dividend for the financial year 2025¬ 26 is Friday, July 31, 2026. In accordance with the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961, as amended from time to time, dividend income is taxable in the hands of Members, and the Company is required to deduct tax at source (“TDS”) from the dividend payable to Members at the rates prescribed under the said Act. Members are requested to refer to the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting for detailed information on the applicable tax rates and the procedure for submission of the requisite documents, if any, for claiming exemption from deduction of tax at source or deduction at a lower rate, as applicable.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid-up equity share capital of the Company as at March 31, 2026, stood at '23.14 crore comprising 11,56,96,935 equity shares of '2 each fully paid-up. The increase in number of shares during the year is on account of (i) allotment of 17,850 equity shares of ' 2 each on June 30, 2025; (ii) allotment of 38,025 equity shares of ' 2 each on September 15, 2025; (iii) allotment of 27,750 equity shares of ' 2 each on December 22, 2025; and (iv) allotment of 10,625 equity shares of ' 2 each on March 17, 2026, to the employees upon their exercise of Options under Bajel Special Purpose Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2023 of the Company. The aforesaid equity shares rank pari passu in all respects with the existing equity shares of the Company and have been considered, on a weighted average basis, for the purpose of computation of Earnings Per Share (EPS).
The Company has not issued any shares with differential voting rights or sweat equity shares during the year under review. Further, no disclosure is required under Section 67(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013 in respect of voting rights not exercised directly by employees, as the provisions of the said section are not applicable to the Company.
The equity shares of the Company continue to remain listed on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited
(collectively “Stock Exchanges”). The Annual listing fees for the financial year 2026-27 has been paid to both the Stock Exchanges.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The equity shares of the Company are compulsorily tradable in dematerialised form. As on March 31, 2026, 100% of the paid-up equity share capital of the Company, comprising 11,56,96,935 equity shares, was held in dematerialised form.
In accordance with provisions of the Demerger Scheme (“Scheme”) , the Company had issued and allotted 1 (One) fully paid-up equity share of the Resulting Company (Bajel Projects Limited) having a face value of '2/- (Rupees Two) each for every 1 (One) fully paid-up equity share of '2/- (Rupees Two) each of the Demerged Company (Bajaj Electricals Limited) to the shareholders of the Demerged Company (or to such of their respective heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives or other successors) whose names appeared in the Register of Members and/or records of the depository as on the Record Date (i.e., Thursday, September 14, 2023). Further, pursuant to provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, the New Equity Shares have been issued in a dematerialized form only. Accordingly, the equity shares allotted to all such shareholders who held shares of the Demerged Company in physical form, have been kept in separate escrow account opened by the Company for the purpose of this Scheme (“Escrow Account”).
We request the shareholders to provide the details of their demat account and such further information and documents to M/s MUFG Intime India Private Limited (Registrar and Transfer Agent), as the case may be. On receipt of the necessary information and details from shareholders, subject to their satisfactory verification, such Equity Shares shall be transferred to the demat account in proportion to the entitlement.
DEPOSITS
During the financial year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Accordingly, no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as on March 31, 2026, and no disclosure is required under Rule 8(5)(v) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Further, the Company has not received any amount in the nature of loans, advances or otherwise from its Directors or relatives of Directors during the financial year 2025-26.
CREDIT RATING
The below table depicts Company’s credit rating profile as follows:
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Instrument
|
Rating Agency
|
Rating
|
|
Long Term Bank
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CRISIL Ratings
|
CRISIL A/Stable
|
|
Loan Facility
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Limited
|
(Reaffirmed)
|
|
Short Term Bank
|
CRISIL Ratings
|
CRISIL A1
|
|
Loan Facility
|
Limited
|
(Reaffirmed)
|
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has adopted a Policy on Materiality of &
Dealing with Related Party Transactions (RPT Policy) in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act”) and Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations”), as amended from time to time. The Policy is available on the Company’s website at:https://www. baielproiects.com/pdf/Policies/Policv-on-Materialitv-and- Dealing-with-Related-Party-Transactions.pdf
The Policy provides a framework for identification, review, approval, monitoring and reporting of Related Party Transactions ("RPTs”) and aims to ensure transparency, governance and compliance with the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
All Related Party Transactions entered into during the financial year under review were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm’s length basis. All such transactions were reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for repetitive transactions of a routine nature, wherever applicable, and the details of transactions entered into pursuant to such approvals are placed before the Audit Committee for review on a quarterly basis.
The Company places before the Audit Committee all information as required under the Act, the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Industry Standards on "Minimum Information to be Provided for Review of the Audit Committee and Shareholders for Approval of a Related Party Transaction”, as applicable.
During the year under review, the Company did not enter into any Material Related Party Transactions requiring approval of the shareholders under Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. Further, there were no Related Party Transactions entered into with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other related parties that could have had a potential conflict with the interests of the Company at large.
The details of Related Party Transactions entered into during the financial year are disclosed in the financial statements in accordance with the applicable accounting standards.
The Members are requested to refer to Note No. 39 forming part of the Standalone Financial Statements and Note No. 39 forming part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Since all Related Party Transactions entered into by the Company during the year were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm’s length basis, the disclosure in Form AOC-2 pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Act read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is not applicable. Accordingly, a NIL disclosure in Annexure B is attached hereto.
The Company has implemented appropriate systems, processes and controls, including a monitoring mechanism for Related Party Transactions, to ensure continuous compliance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The disclosures in respect of loans and advances pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34(3), read with clause 1 &
2 of Part A of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, in compliance with the Accounting Standard on Related Party Disclosures, are not applicable since the Company does not have any holding or subsidiary companies at the end of the year under review and company does not have any listed non-convertible securities.
During the year under review, the following person(s) or entity(ies) belonging to the Promoter/Promoter Group held 10% or more shares in the paid-up equity share capital of the Company:
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Name of the person/entity
|
Shareholding (%)
|
|
Jamnalal Sons Private Limited
|
19.49
|
|
Bajaj Holdings and Investment
|
16.54
|
|
Limited
|
|
Disclosure of transactions pursuant to the provisions of Regulations 34(3) read with clause 2A of Part A of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations is attached as Annexure C and forms part of this Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS AND ADVANCES, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of the Act and the rules framed thereunder, the particulars of the loans given, investments made or guarantees given or security provided are given in the Notes to the standalone and consolidated financial statements.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators/courts/tribunal which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its operations in the future.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THIS BOARD REPORT RELATE TILL THE DATE OF THIS REPORT
There are no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company, which has occurred between the end of the financial year for the Company i.e. March 31, 2026, and the date of this Board’s Report i.e., May 27, 2026.
APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 DURING THE YEAR ALONGWITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code against the Company; hence the requirement to disclose the details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year along with their status as at the end of the financial year is not applicable.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONSTHEREOF
During the year under review, there was no instance of one¬ time settlement with banks or financial institutions; hence the requirement to disclose the details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of onetime settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof, is not applicable.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company has a Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR”) policy and has constituted a CSR Committee as required under the Act for implementing various CSR activities. The CSR Committee comprises of:
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Name
|
Position
|
Nature of Directorship
|
|
Mr. Shekhar Bajaj
|
Chairman
|
Non-Executive, Non¬ Independent Director
|
|
Mr. Rajendra Prasad Singh
|
Member
|
Non-Executive Independent Director
|
|
Ms. Radhika Madhukar Dudhat
|
Member
|
Non-Executive Independent Director
|
|
Mr. Rajesh Ganesh
|
Member
|
Managing Director & CEO
|
The CSR policy is available on the website of the Company at:https://bajelprojects.com/pdf/Policies/Corporate-Social- Responsibility-Policy.pdf
Other details about the CSR Committee are provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report. The Company has implemented various CSR projects directly and/or through implementing partners and the said projects undertaken by the Company are in accordance with its CSR Policy, and Schedule VII to the Act. Report on CSR activities as required under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, as amended, is given in Annexure D, which forms part of this Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
A detailed Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (‘BRSR’) for the FY 2025-26 in the format prescribed by SEBI describing various initiatives, actions, and process of the Company in conducting its business in line with its environmental, social and governance obligations forms part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Maintaining high standards of Corporate Governance has been fundamental to the business of the Company since its inception. As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate section on corporate governance practices followed by the Company, together with the following declarations/certifications forms an integral part of this Corporate Governance Reporting:
a. A declaration signed by Mr. Rajesh Ganesh, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, stating that the members of board of directors and senior management personnel have affirmed compliance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics;
b. A compliance certificate from M/s. S R B C & Co., Statutory Auditors confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance;
c. A certificate of Non-Disqualification of Directors from M/s. Anant Khamankar & Co., Secretarial Auditor of the Company; and
d. A certificate of the CEO and CFO of the Company, inter alia, confirming the correctness of the financial statements and cash flow statements, adequacy of the internal control measures and reporting of matters to the Audit Committee.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on the operations of the Company, as required under the SEBI Listing Regulations is provided in a separate section and forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, can be accessed athttps://bajelprojects.com/investor- relations.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has a Whistle Blower Policy to report genuine concerns or grievances about any poor or unacceptable practice and any event of misconduct, and to provide adequate safeguards against victimisation of persons who may use such a mechanism. The Whistle Blower Policy has been posted on the website of the Company at:https:// bajelprojects.com/pdf/Policies/Whistle-Blower-Policv-or-Vigil- Mechanism.pdf
EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION SCHEME
The Company has implemented the Bajel Special Purpose Employees Stock Option Scheme 2023 ("Special Purpose ESOP Scheme”) and Bajel Employees Stock Option Plan - 2024 in accordance with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014, read with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ("SEBI SBEB Regulations”).
Details of the shares issued under Special Purpose ESOP Scheme, and options granted under Bajel Employees Stock Option Plan - 2024 as also the disclosures in compliance with SEBI SBEB Regulations is uploaded on the website of the Company www.baielproiects.com, which forms part of this
Report. No employee has been issued stock options, during the year, equal to or exceeding 1% of the issued capital of the Company at the time of grant. Cost towards the issuance of equity shares pursuant to exercise of stock options is recognised in profit and loss statement in accordance with Ind AS 102 (Shares based payment).
The Company has obtained a Certificate from the Secretarial Auditors stating that ESOP Scheme has been implemented in accordance with the SEBI SBEB Regulations. The said Certificate will be made available for inspection through electronic mode by writing to the Company at legal@bajelprojects.comfrom the date of circulation of the AGM Notice till the date of the AGM i.e. August 10, 2026.
EMPLOYEE WELFARE TRUSTS
Pursuant to demerger, the Company has certain irrevocable Employee Welfare Trusts, namely: (i) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No. 1; (ii) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No. 2; (iii) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No. 3; (iv) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No. 4; and (v) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Housing Welfare Fund (collectively, the "Employee Welfare Trusts”). The benefits of these Employee Welfare Trusts extend to all employees of the Company and Bajaj Electricals Limited. The Board of the Company had relinquished control over these Trusts in the past.
Following the demerger, the managements of the Company and Bajaj Electricals have jointly realigned the governance and operational framework of the Employee Welfare Trusts to safeguard employee interests and ensure effective administration. It has been mutually agreed that the Employee Welfare Trusts-related expenditure shall be shared between the two entities in the ratio of 67.03:32.93, based on their respective net worth prior to the demerger. The Governing Bodies of the Employee Welfare Trusts have also been reconstituted with proportionate representation from both entities, and all key decisions shall be made jointly.
While neither of the Boards exercise unilateral control over the Employee Welfare Trusts, joint control has been established for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the Employee Welfare Trusts have been consolidated as a joint venture in the consolidated financial statements.
SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE AND ASSOCIATE
As on March 31, 2026, your Company has five (5) irrevocable Employee Welfare Trusts in the form of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare (4 Funds) and Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Housing Welfare Fund, which have been recognised as a Joint Ventures for the purpose of consolidation in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Performance of Joint Ventures
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Name
|
% of
shareholding of the Company as on March 31, 2026
|
Status
|
|
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No.1
|
32.93%
|
Joint Venture
|
|
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No.2
|
32.93%
|
Joint Venture
|
|
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No.3
|
32.93%
|
Joint Venture
|
|
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No.4
|
32.93%
|
Joint Venture
|
|
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Housing Welfare Fund
|
32.93%
|
Joint Venture
|
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No. 1:
Total income of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No. 1 for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 0.65 crore (Previous Year: ' 3.74 crore). Loss for the year was '. 0.04 crore (Previous Year Loss: ' 4.66 crore).
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No. 2:
Total income of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No. 2 for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 0.89 crore (Previous Year: ' 6.76 crore). Loss for the year was ' 7.44 crore (Previous Year Loss: ' 2.09 crore).
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No. 3:
Total income of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No. 3 for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 4.35 crore (Previous Year: ' 5.07crore). Loss for the year was ' 6.64 crore (Previous Year Loss: ?3.27 crore).
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No. 4:
Total income of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Welfare Fund No. 4 for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 0.67 crore (Previous Year: ' 4.21 crore). Loss for the year was ' 3.86 crore (Previous Year Profit: ' 1.55 crore).
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Housing Welfare Fund: Total income of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees’ Housing Welfare Fund for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 0.31 crore (Previous Year: ' 0.15 crore). Loss for the year was ' 0.03 crore (Previous Year Loss: ' 0.27 crore).
Joint Venture with Al Sharif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA): On February 17, 2026, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Al Sharif of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to establish and grow our business in that region. Accordingly, a Joint Venture entity with 50:50 participation is being incorporated in KSA as a vehicle to jointly bid and execute projects there.
Agreement with NIIF:
During the year under review, Bajel Projects Limited signed a collaboration agreement with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund ("NIIF”), a sovereign-linked alternative asset manager anchored by the Government of India and AnantGrid Private Limited, a power transmission developer promoted by NIIF.
The collaboration agreement proposes to participate in the opportunities of mutual interest in the power transmission sector in India, emanating from the Government of India’s focus on renewable energy integration, grid modernization, and private sector participation. The framework aims to deliver high-quality and cost-efficient power transmission projects on time in India by combining:
(i) NIIF’s investment and asset management capabilities
(ii) AnantGrid’s business development and project management capabilities, and
(iii) Bajel’s engineering and execution expertise.
The collaboration creates an opportunity to participate in India’s transmission growth beyond the conventional EPC contractor model. It also aligns with the Company’s objective of expanding through alliances, disciplined capital participation and technically differentiated execution
Under the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, a Report on the performance and financial position of the joint venture in Form AOC-1 is given in Annexure E, which forms part of this Report.
In accordance with the fourth proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report of Company, containing therein its Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements are available on the Company’s website at https://bajelprojects. com. Further, as per fifth proviso to the said Section, the annual accounts of the joint venture of the Company are also available on the Company’s website at https://bajelprojects. com. Any member who may be interested in obtaining a copy of the aforesaid documents may write to the Company Secretary at the Company’s Registered Office. Further, the said documents will be available for examination by the shareholders of the Company at its Registered Office during
all working days except Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays and National Holidays, between 11.00 a.m. and 01.00 p.m.
The Policy for Determining Material Subsidiary as approved by the Board may be accessed on the Company’s website at:https://www.baielproiects.com/pdf/Policies/Policv-for- Determining-Material-Subsidiarv.pdf
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2026, as per Schedule III to the Act forms part of this Report.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Directors also present the audited consolidated financial statements incorporating the duly audited financial statements of the ioint venture prepared in compliance with the Act, applicable Accounting Standards and the SEBI Listing Regulations and they form part of this Report.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The composition of the Board is in conformity with Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and also with the provisions of the Act.
• Director coming up for retirement by rotation.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the Company’s Articles of Association, Mr. Rajesh Ganesh (DIN 07008856) Managing Director is liable to retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for re¬ appointment. The Board recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Rajesh Ganesh for the consideration of the Members of the Company. The relevant details including the profile of Mr. Rajesh Ganesh is included separately in the Notice of AGM and Report on Corporate Governance of the Company, forming part of the Annual Report.
• Appointment of Ms. Pooja Bajaj (DIN: 08254455 as Non¬ Executive Non-Independent Director
The Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on May 27, 2026, pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC”) approved the appointment of Ms. Pooja Bajaj (DIN: 08254455) as an Additional Director (Non-Executive and Non-Independent) of the Company with effect from May 27, 2026 to hold office up to the date of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Company has received a notice in writing under the provisions of Section 160 of the Act from a Member proposing the candidature of Ms. Pooja Bajaj for the office of Director of the Company.
The Board recommends to the Members the appointment of Ms. Pooja Bajaj as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation. The relevant details including the profile of Ms. Pooja Bajaj is included separately in the Notice of AGM, forming part of the Annual Report.
Independent Directors
All Independent Directors of the Company have given declarations under Section 149(7) of the Act that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) and other applicable provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations. In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and without any external influence. The Independent Directors hold office for a fixed term of five years and are not liable to retire by rotation.
All Independent Directors of the Company have valid registration in the Independent Director’s databank of Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs as required under Rule 6(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Director) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019 and are either exempt or have completed the online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by; the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs the in accordance with the provisions of Section 150 of the Act. In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors, fulfil the conditions of independence specified in Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) and other applicable provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations and they possess necessary expertise, integrity, experience, and proficiency in their respective fields. 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.
The terms and conditions of appointment of the Independent Directors are placed on the website of the Company at: https://www.baielproiects.com/pdf/Disclosure-Under- Regulation-46-of-the-LODR/Letter-of-Appointment-of- Independent-Director.pdf
In compliance with the requirement of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has put in place a familiarisation programme for the independent directors to familiarise them with their role, rights and responsibility as directors, the working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model, etc. The details of
familiarisation programme are explained in the Corporate Governance Report and the same are also available on the website of the Company athttps://www.baielproiects.com/pdf/ Disclosure-Under-Regulation-46-of-the-LODR/Familiarisaton- programmes-for-ID.pdf
Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, there has been a change in the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as under:
a. The Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 27,
2026, took on record the letter received from Mr. Ajay Suresh Nagle relinquishing his position as Company Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from May 27, 2026. Consequently, he was relieved from his role, responsibility and authority as Company Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer as on the said date.
Mr. Ajay Suresh Nagle shall, however, continue in his position as an Executive Director of the Company until the expiry of his tenure i.e. till the closing of business hours on August 31, 2026.
The Board extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Ajay Suresh Nagle for the valuable guidance and unwavering support during his association with the Company since its incorporation and shaping the Corporate governance system in the Company during his role as Company Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer.
b. The Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 27,
2026, approved the appointment of Ms. Amee Joshi, as the Company Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer of the Company and as a Key Managerial Personnel with effect from May 27, 2026.
Consequently, as on date of the report, the following executives are designated as Key Managerial Personnel of the Company in accordance with the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act, read with the applicable rules made thereunder
• Mr. Rajesh Ganesh, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer,
• Mr. Ajay Suresh Nagle, Executive Director,
• Mr. Nitesh Bhandari, Chief Financial Officer, and
• Ms. Amee Joshi, Company Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer
Except as stated above, there were no other changes in the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company during the year under review since the last report.
Detailed information on the Directors is provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
Seven (07) Board meetings were held during the financial year 2025- 26. The intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. The details of meetings of the Board held during the financial year 2025-26 is mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As on March 31, 2026, the Board of Directors have the following Committees:
a. Audit Committee;
b. Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
c. Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee;
d. Risk Management Committee;
e. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;
f. Finance Committee; and
g. Committee of Independent Directors.
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. The details of the Committees along with their composition, number of meetings and attendance at the meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms a part of this Annual Report.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation of the Directors individually as well as evaluation of the working of the Board and of the Committees of the Board, by way of individual and collective feedback from Directors. The manner in which the evaluation was conducted by the Company and evaluation criteria has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
The Board of Directors expressed satisfaction with the overall evaluation process and the performance of the Board, its committees, and individual Directors.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS’ APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The Board of Directors has framed a Nomination and Remuneration Policy which lays down a framework in relation to appointment and remuneration of Directors,
Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and other employees of the Company ("Policy”). The Policy broadly lays down the guiding principles, philosophy and the basis for payment of remuneration to Executive and Non¬ executive Directors (by way of sitting fees and commission), Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and other employees. The Policy also provides for the Board Diversity, the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, the independence of Director and criteria for appointment of Key Managerial Personnel/Senior Management and performance evaluation which are considered by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors whilst taking a decision on the potential candidates.
The said policy also includes a criterion for making payments to all the Non-Executive Directors of the Company (including Independent Directors).
The above Policy is given in Annexure F, which forms part of this Report, and has also been posted on the website of the Company at:https://www.baielproiects.com/pdf/Policies/ Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf
RISK AND INTERNAL CONTROLS ADEQUACY
The Company’s internal control systems are commensurate with the nature of its business, and the size and complexity of its operations. These are routinely tested and certified by Statutory as well as Internal Auditors and cover all offices, factories and key business areas. Significant audit observations and follow up actions thereon are reported to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee reviews adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s internal control environment and monitors the implementation of audit recommendations, including those relating to strengthening of the Company’s risk management policies and systems.
Based on the report of the Statutory Auditors, the internal financial controls with reference to the standalone and consolidated financial statements were adequate and operating effectively.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
REPORTING OF FRAUD
There was no instance of fraud reported during the year under review, which required the Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditor or Secretarial Auditor to report the same to the Audit Committee of the Company under Section 143(12) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has formulated a Risk Management Policy and has in place a mechanism to inform the Board about risk assessment and minimisation procedures along with a periodical review to ensure that executive management controls risk by means of a properly designed framework.
The Risk Management framework is reviewed periodically by the Risk Management Committee, which includes discussing the Management submissions on risks, prioritising key risks and approving action plans to mitigate such risks.
Detailed discussion on risk management forms part of the Management Discussion and Analysis, which forms part of this Annual Report. At present, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, there are no risks which may threaten the existence of the Company.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee comprises of three Directors viz. Mr. Maneck Davar as the Chairman of the Committee, and Mr. Rajendra Prasad Singh and Ms. Radhika M. Dudhat, as the members of the Committee.
During the year under review, all the recommendations of the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board. Details of the role and responsibilities of the Audit Committee, the particulars of meetings held and attendance of the Members at such Meetings are given in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of the Annual Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, which have occurred between the end of the financial year 2025-26 and the date of this Report.
AUDITORS AND AUDITOR’S REPORT
Statutory Auditors
The Members at their 1st Annual General Meeting ("1st AGM”) of the Company held on June 16, 2023, have appointed Messrs S R B C & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Registration No.324982E/E300003) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company till the conclusion of Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2027.
The Auditors’ Report on the financial statements forms part of this Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Report.
Cost Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Act read with the Rules framed thereunder, the cost audit records maintained by the Company in respect of its manufacturing activities are required to be audited. In this regard, Messrs R. Nanabhoy & Co. (Firm Registration No.000010), Cost Accountants carried out the cost audit for applicable businesses during the financial year.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors has appointed Messrs R. Nanabhoy &
Co. (Firm Registration No.000010), Cost Accountants as the Cost Auditors for the financial year 2025-26. The Company has received a certificate from Messrs R. Nanabhoy & Co., confirming that they are not disqualified from being appointed as the Cost Auditors of the Company.
The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is required to be placed before the members in the general meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution seeking members’ ratification for the remuneration payable to Messrs R. Nanabhoy & Co., Cost Accountants, is included at Item No.6 of the Notice of the ensuing AGM.
The Cost Audit Report for the year ended March 31, 2025, has been filed within the due date.
Secretarial Auditors
The Board have appointed Messrs Anant B. Khamankar &
Co., Practicing Company Secretaries (Membership No. FCS 3198; CP No. 1860) as the Secretarial Auditors to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, as per the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with Rules framed thereunder. The Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 is given as Annexure G and forms a part of this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report duly signed by Messrs Anant B. Khamankar & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries (Membership No. FCS 3198; CP No. 1860) has been submitted to the Stock Exchanges within 60 days of the end of the Financial Year.
TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
Transfer of shares to IEPF
As per the Scheme of Arrangement between Baiai Electricals Limited ("Demerged Company”) and Baiel Proiects Limited ("Resulting Company/ Company”) and their respective shareholders under Sections 230 to 232 of Act ("Demerger Scheme”) and Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the Act read with the IEPF Rules, equity shares of face value of ' 2/- each, in respect of which dividend was not paid or claimed by the members for seven consecutive years or more of demerged Company, their shares consequent to the Demerger Scheme have been transferred by the Company to IEPF.
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 Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as Annexure H which forms part of this Report.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The Company maintains a policy of employee welfare at each level and remains committed to enhancing their competency and contribution. The Company has put in a concerted efforts to onboard right talent, keeping in mind the ambitious goals set out for future. The Company continues to improve HR policies and processes including skill development, performance management and employee engagement initiatives. These are discussed in detail in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of the Annual Report.
The relations with the employees of the Company have continued to remain cordial throughout the year.
KEY INITIATIVES WITH RESPECT TO STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP, CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP, ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF EMPLOYEES
The key initiatives taken by the Company with respect to stakeholder relationship, customer relationship, environment, sustainability, health and safety are provided separately under various Heads in this Integrated Annual Report.
The Environment, Health and Safety Policy and Human Rights Policy are available on the website of the Company athttps:// www.baielproiects.com/investor-relations.html
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
In compliance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder ("POSH Act”), the Company has formulated and implemented a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of complaints related to sexual harassment of women at the workplace. All women employees either permanent, temporary or contractual are covered under the above policy. The said policy has been uploaded on the internal portal of the Company for information of all employees and has been widely disseminated. An Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) has been set up in compliance with the said provisions.
Number of cases filed and their disposal under Section 22 of the POSH Act, as at March 31, 2026, is as follows:
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MATERNITY BENEFITS FOR WOMEN EMPLOYEES
The Company is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees. The Company has complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act 1961, as amended from time to time, and extends maternity benefits to eligible women employees in accordance with the requirements of the Act. The Company has appropriate
policies and practices in place to ensure compliance with the applicable statutory provisions relating to maternity benefits.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosures relating to remuneration and other details as required pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act”) read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided in Annexure I, forming part of this Report.
During the financial year 2025-26, none of the Managing Director, Whole-time Director or Manager of the Company received any remuneration or commission from the Company’s holding company or subsidiary company.
Further, during the financial year 2025-26, no employee of the Company was in receipt of remuneration exceeding the limits prescribed under Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Directors confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the Annual Accounts 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. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
c. they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities;
d. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
OTHER DISCLOSURES / CONFIRMATIONS
a. Neither the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer nor the Executive Director of the Company received any remuneration or commission from any of the subsidiaries of the Company, as Company does not have any subsidiaries.
b. The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares to its directors or employees.
c. The Company has not failed to implement any corporate action during the year under review.
d. The disclosure pertaining to explanation for any deviation or variation in connection with certain terms of a public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc. is not applicable to the Company, as during the year Company did not undertake any fund raising activities.
e. The Company’s securities were not suspended during the year under review.
f. There was no revision of financial statements and Board’s Report of the Company during the year under review.
APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors place on record their deep appreciation to employees at all levels for their hard work, dedication and commitment, which is vital in achieving the over-all growth of the Company.
The Board places on record its appreciation for the support and co-operation the Company has been receiving from its suppliers, vendors, business partners and others associated with the business of the Company. The Company looks upon them as partners in its progress and has shared with them the rewards of growth. It will be the Company’s endeavour to build and nurture strong links with the customers on mutuality of benefits, along with respect for and co-operation with each other. The Directors also take this opportunity to thank all Shareholders, Clients, Banks, Government Regulatory Authorities and Stock Exchanges, for their continued support.
ANNEXURES
a. Dividend Distribution Policy - Annexure A;
b. AOC-2 - Annexure B;
c. Disclosure of transaction pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34(3) read with clause 2A of the Part A of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations- Annexure C;
d. Annual Report on CSR Activities - Annexure D;
e. AOC-1- Annexure E;
f. Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company -
Annexure F;
g. Secretarial Audit Report - Annexure G;
h. Report on Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo - Annexure H; and
i. Disclosures under Section 197(12) of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 - Annexure I.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Bajel Projects Limited
Shekhar Bajaj
Chairman DIN:00089358
Address: Rustomjee Aspiree, 8th Floor, Mumbai Bhanu Shankar Yagnik Marg,
May 27, 2026 Sion East, Mumbai-400022
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