The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Electronics Mart India Limited (“EMIL” or “Company”) are pleased to present the 08th Integrated Annual Report on the Company’s business operations and financial performance along with the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2026.
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Company’s financial performance for the period ended 31st March 2026 is summarised below:
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Particulars
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Consolidated Result
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Standalone Result
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1
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2025-26 |
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2024-25
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2025-26 |
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2024-25
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Revenue from Operations
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71,832.26
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67,313.06
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71,832.62
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67,313.06
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Other Income
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81.88
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91.40
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81.64
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91.07
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Profit before Depreciation, Finance Costs, and Tax Expenses
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4,532.41
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4,602.55
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4,532.82
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4,602.90
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Depreciation/ Amortisation/ Impairment
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1,561.63
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1,266.91
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1,561.62
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1,266.91
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Finance Costs
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1,536.70
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1,175.21
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1,536.70
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1,175.21
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Profit before Tax Expenses
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1,434.08
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2,160.43
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1,434.50
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2,160.78
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Less: Tax Expense
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362.70
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555.57
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362.70
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555.57
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Profit for the year
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1,071.38
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1,604.86
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1,071.80
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1,605.21
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Total Comprehensive Income
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1,073.78
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1,602.20
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1,074.20
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1,602.55
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Note:
1. No material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the Company have occurred between the close of the financial year and the date of this Report.
2. During the year under review, there has been no change in the nature of the Company’s business.
Consolidated Financial Statements:
On a Consolidated basis, the financial performance of your
Company during 2025—26 is summarised below:
^ Total Income increased by 6.69% to '71,914.50 Million in 2025—26, compared with '67,404.46 Million in 2024— 25.
> EBITDA stood at '4,382.09 Million in 2025-26 as compared to '4,511.15 Million in 2024—25, reflecting a marginal decline in operating performance during the year.
^ Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at '1,071.38 Million in 2025-26, as against '1,604.86 Million in 2024-25.
Standalone Financial Results:
On a standalone basis, the financial performance of your
Company during 2025-26 is summarised below:
^ Total Income increased by 6.69% to '71,914.26 Million in 2025-26, compared with '67,404.13 Million in 2024— 25.
> EBITDA stood at '4,382.74 Million in 2025-26 as compared to '4,511.83 Million in 2024-25, reflecting a marginal decline in operating performance during the year.
^ Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at '1,071.80 Million in 2025-26, as against '1,605.21 Million in 2024-25.
The operational and financial performance of your Company during the year under review is discussed in detail in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms an integral part of this Report.
The Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2026 have been prepared in accordance with the applicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”), and Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”). These Financial Statements form an integral part of this Integrated Annual Report.
2. STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS
During 2025-26, your Company continued its growth trajectory, strengthening its leadership position in the consumer electronics and home appliances retail sector. Backed by increasing consumer demand, rapid technological advancements, and a growing preference for organised retail, the Company remained focused on expanding its market presence, enhancing customer experience, and creating long¬ term value for its stakeholders.
During the year under review, your Company recorded revenue of over '71,000 Million and expanded its retail footprint by opening 29 new stores, further strengthening its presence across key markets. The Company continues to pursue a disciplined expansion strategy while reinforcing its position as one of India’s leading multi-brand electronics and consumer durable retailers.
As part of its strategic business initiatives, the Company further strengthened its premium lifestyle and entertainment portfolio by establishing partnerships with several internationally renowned brands in the fields of professional audio, video, lighting, and allied technologies. These collaborations significantly enhance the product offerings under the Company’s Audio & Beyond brand and reinforce its commitment to delivering world-class premium technology solutions to customers.
In line with its long-term business strategy and continued focus on its core multi-brand retail operations, the Company divested its IQ business, comprising its Apple Exclusive Brand Outlet (Apple EBO) stores, by transferring the operations of four retail stores on a going concern basis, excluding inventory (stock). This strategic realignment enables the Company to strengthen its focus on its core business segments, optimise resource allocation, and drive sustainable long-term growth. During the year, an accidental fire occurred at one of the Company’s warehouse facilities. There were no fatalities or injuries arising from the incident. The Company promptly initiated the necessary response measures, also lodged the insurance claim in accordance with the terms of the insurance policy. The financial impact of the incident has therefore been substantially mitigated through insurance coverage. The warehouse was restored and is now fully functional, and the incident has not had any material adverse impact on the Company’s overall business operations.
The Company also continued to strengthen its strategic collaboration with The Charcoal Project (TCP), India’s premier luxury interior design brand. The flagship design and lifestyle gallery in Hyderabad is expected to further establish itself as a destination for luxury interiors, smart home solutions, and premium lifestyle experiences. The collaboration aligns with the Company’s long-term vision of expanding into high- value experiential retail formats by integrating cutting-edge home technology with world-class design solutions, thereby creating differentiated customer experiences and unlocking new growth opportunities.
Your Company remains committed to sustainable growth through strategic expansion, operational excellence, technology-led innovation, and customer-centric initiatives.
With a robust business model, strong brand equity, and a prudent growth strategy, the Company is well-positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities and continue delivering long-term value to its stakeholders.
The Company operates across three business segments, namely retailing, wholesaling, and e-commerce, with a diversified product portfolio comprising mobile phones, large consumer durables, small appliances, IT products, and other consumer electronics. As of 31st March 2026, the Company operates 223 retail stores with an aggregate retail area of approximately 1.94 Million sq. ft. The Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 100 leading brands and more than 8,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs), catering to the evolving needs of its customers.
The retail segment continues to be the primary contributor to the Company’s business, accounting for approximately 99% of total revenue, while the wholesale and e-commerce segments collectively account for the remaining 1%.
During the year under review, the Company achieved another significant milestone by recording its highest-ever revenue, exceeding '71,000 Million, reflecting the strength of its business model, disciplined execution, and sustained customer confidence.
During the year under review, your Company recorded broad- based growth across most of its key product categories, reflecting sustained consumer demand and the strength of its diversified product portfolio. On a consolidated basis, revenue increased to '71,832.62 Million in 2025—26 from '67,313.06 Million in the previous financial year.
Mobiles & Laptops continued to be the largest contributor to the Company’s revenue and registered healthy growth during the year. The Home Entertainment, Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Kitchenware Appliances, and Others categories also recorded positive growth, demonstrating the Company’s ability to cater to evolving consumer preferences through a comprehensive product portfolio.
The Air Conditioners & Coolers category witnessed a decline during the year, primarily due to seasonal factors and category- specific demand dynamics. Despite this, the Company’s diversified product mix and continued focus on operational excellence enabled it to deliver sustained revenue growth.
The detailed category-wise sales performance is presented in the accompanying chart, while a comprehensive review of the Company’s operational and business performance forms part of the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which is included in this Annual Report.
During the year under review, your Company’s retail business continued to register healthy growth across all operating clusters, reflecting the effectiveness of its expansion strategy, strong brand presence, and sustained consumer demand.
The Telangana continued to be the largest contributor to retail sales, supported by a well-established store network and strong customer traction across key product categories.
The Andhra Pradesh also recorded steady growth, driven by consistent demand and the Company’s continued focus on strengthening its presence in the region.
The Delhi (North India) delivered the highest year-on-year growth among all regions, reflecting the Company’s increasing brand acceptance and the successful expansion of its retail operations in the northern market. The strong performance across all clusters resulted in an overall growth in retail sales during 2025—26.
The balanced contribution from all operating clusters demonstrates the resilience of your Company’s retail business, the effectiveness of its geographic diversification strategy, and its continued focus on expanding its market presence while delivering an enhanced customer experience.
3. DIVIDEND
With a view to preserving financial flexibility and supporting the Company’s strategic growth initiatives and future expansion plans, the Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend for the Financial Year 2025—26. The Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company is available on the Company’s website at https://investors.electronicsmartindia.. com/
4. CREDIT RATING
During the year under review, India Ratings and Research (IRR) revised the Outlook on the Company’s Bank Loan Facilities from ‘Positive’ to ‘Stable’, while reaffirming the long¬ term issuer rating at IND A’. The reaffirmation of the rating reflects the Company’s strong business fundamentals, prudent financial management, and stable credit profile.
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Instrument Type
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Date of Issuance
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Coupon
Rate
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Maturity
Date
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Size of Issue (INR Million)
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Rating assigned along with Outlook/Watch
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Rating Action
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Bank loan facilities
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-
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-
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-
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8,030.65
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IND A / Stable / IND A1
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Affirmed, Outlook Revised to Stable
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Bank loan facilities
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1,100.00
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IND A / Stable / IND A1
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Assigned
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5. CHANGES IN PAID-UP SHARE CAPITAL
There was no change in the Company’s Authorised and Paid- up Share Capital during 2025-26. The capital structure of the Company as on 31st March 2026 was as follows: -
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Particulars
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Details
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Amount (in ')
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Authorised Share
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1,00,00,00,000 equity
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10,00,00,00,000/-
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Capital
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shares of ' 10/- each
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Issued, Subscribed
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38,47,48,762 equity
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3,84,74,87,620/-
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and Paid-up Share Capital
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shares of ' 10/- each
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6. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
There is no amount proposed to be transferred to the Reserves. The closing balance of Standalone and Consolidated retained earnings of your Company for 2025-26, after appropriations and adjustments, was ' 8577.63 Million and ' 8579.30 Million, respectively.
7. SUBSIDIARIES/ ASSOCIATES OR JOINT VENTURES
The Company has two subsidiaries:
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Sl.
No.
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Name of the Company
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Type
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Status
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1
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Cloudnine Retail Private Limited
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Private
Limited
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Dormant
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2
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EMIL CSR Foundation
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Section 8 Company
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Active
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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries as required in Form AOC 1 is appended as Annexure-1 to this Report.
The policy for determining material subsidiaries is available on the web site of the Comp any at https://investors. electronicsma.rtindia.com/.
8. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, OR INVESTMENTS
During the 2025-26, the Company did not make any loans, provide any guarantees or securities, or make any investments requiring disclosure under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
9. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
A comprehensive Management Discussion and Analysis Report (MDAR), prepared in accordance with the applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is presented separately and forms an integral part of this Integrated Annual Report.
10. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on 31st March 2026, the Composition of the Board of Directors is in due compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, comprising six (06) Directors, including three Executive Directors and three Non-Executive Independent Directors. The Board includes two Women Directors, one of whom is an Independent Director, ensuring
compliance with the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements while promoting diversity and effective governance. Further details on the composition of the Board and its Committees, the skills and expertise of the Directors, and the Company’s governance framework are set out in the Corporate Governance Report forming an integral part of this Integrated Annual Report.
Changes in Director:
There was no change in the Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company during the year under review
Re-appointment of Directors
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, read with rules made thereunder and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Karan Bajaj (DIN: 07899639), who retires by rotation and being eligible, offers himself for re¬ appointment at the ensuing 08th Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Independent Directors’ Declaration of Independence
The Company has, inter alia, received the requisite declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they continue to meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”). The Independent Directors have further confirmed that there has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors and have affirmed their compliance with the Code for Independent Directors as prescribed under Schedule IV to the Act.
Pecuniary Relationship of Independent Directors
During the year under review, the Independent Directors had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, except for the payment of sitting fees, commission, and reimbursement of expenses, wherever applicable, in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the applicable regulations.
Directors’ Eligibility and Disqualification
None of the Directors of the Company is disqualified from being appointed or continuing as a Director under the provisions of Section 164 of the Act. Further, none of the Directors has been debarred or disqualified from holding the office of Director by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), or any other statutory or regulatory authority.
Code of Conduct
All the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct for the financial year 2025— 26, reaffirming the Company’s commitment to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, transparency, and corporate governance.
11. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors met five (5) times. The gap between any two consecutive Board Meetings did not exceed one hundred and twenty days, in compliance with the provisions of Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Secretarial Standard on
Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and Regulation 17(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The requisite quorum was present throughout all the meetings.
The details of the Board Meetings held during the year, and the attendance of the Directors there at are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms an integral part of this Integrated Annual Report.
12. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS’ MEETING
The meeting of Independent Directors was held on 21st May 2025, 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. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
The Board has adopted a formal mechanism for evaluating its own performance, as well as that of its Committees and individual Directors, including the Chairman of the Board. The evaluation was conducted through a structured assessment process covering various aspects of the Board’s functioning, including its composition, diversity of experience and competencies, effectiveness of the Committees, discharge of statutory and fiduciary duties, quality of participation and contribution during meetings, exercise of independent judgment, governance practices, and overall effectiveness in discharging its responsibilities.
Evaluator — Evaluatee — process - parameters
As part of the annual performance evaluation process, evaluation forms were circulated to all the Directors to enable an objective and comprehensive assessment. The performance of each Director, including the Independent Directors, was evaluated by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee in accordance with the Board Evaluation Policy of the Company. Based on the evaluation, the Board noted a high level of commitment and active participation by the Directors in the affairs of the Company. The overall feedback received was positive, reflecting the Board’s effectiveness in providing strategic guidance, maintaining robust governance standards, and contributing to the long-term growth of the Company.
The manner in which the performance evaluation was carried out is detailed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms an integral part of this Integrated Annual Report.
The policy on Board Evaluation is available on the website of the Company at https://investors.electronicsmartiudia.com/.
14. POLICY ON DIRECTORS’ APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 read with Schedule II (Part D) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy for the appointment and remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (“KMP”) and Senior Management Personnel.
The Policy, inter alia, lays down the criteria for the identification, appointment and remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel, while also promoting Board diversity. We affirm that the remuneration paid to the Directors during the financial year is in accordance with the said Policy.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is available on the Comp any’s web site at https://investors.
electronicsmartindia.com/.
The disclosures required under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, form part of Annexure — 2 to this Report.
15. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they continue to meet the criteria of independence prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Based on the declarations received, the Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors possess the requisite integrity, expertise, experience, and proficiency to discharge their duties effectively. The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they are registered with the Independent Directors’ Databank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and have either completed the online proficiency self-assessment test or are exempt from the same, in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
16. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(5) of the Act
with respect to the Directors’ Responsibility Statement, the
Board of Directors of your Company state that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
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 at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for the reporting year;
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 have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) the directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
17. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board has constituted 7 committees, consisting of
05 Statutory committees and 02 Non-Statutory functional
committees as mentioned below:
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Sl.
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Name of the Committee
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Type
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No.
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1
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Audit Committee
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Statutory
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2
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Nomination & Remuneration Committee
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Statutory
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3
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Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
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Statutory
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4
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Corporate Social Responsibility Committee,
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Statutory
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5
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Risk Management Committee
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Statutory
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6
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Environment, Social & Governance
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Non-
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Committee
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Statutory
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7
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Finance Committee
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Non-
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Statutory
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The details of various Committees constituted by the Board, including their terms of reference, the number of meetings held during the financial year 2025-26, and the attendance, are given in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
18. INTERNAL CONTROLS SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has in place a robust internal financial control framework that is commensurate with the scale, nature and complexity of its operations. The framework is designed to promote operational efficiency, safeguard the Company’s assets, ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial and operational information, and facilitate compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.
The Company’s control environment is strengthened through clearly defined policies, standardised operating procedures and an integrated SAP ERP platform, enabling seamless processing of transactions, enhanced financial discipline and system-driven controls with minimal manual intervention. The effectiveness of these controls is continuously monitored through periodic management reviews and process improvements.
The Internal Auditors undertake risk-based audits covering key business processes, and their observations, along with the implementation status of corrective actions, are regularly reviewed by the Audit Committee. In addition, the Statutory Auditors conduct a limited review of the quarterly financial results and audit the annual standalone and consolidated financial statements.
Based on the evaluation carried out during the financial year, the Board is satisfied that the Company’s internal financial controls with reference to the financial statements are adequate and were operating effectively as at 31st March 2026.
19. RISK MANAGEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 21 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has constituted a Risk Management Committee (RMC) to oversee the Company’s robust risk management framework for identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risks that may impact its business and operations.
The Company maintains a comprehensive Risk Register, in which identified risks are assigned to designated Risk Champions responsible for monitoring them, implementing mitigation measures, and periodically updating their status. The Risk Management Committee regularly reviews the Risk Register, evaluates the effectiveness of mitigation plans and identifies emerging risks to ensure the framework remains dynamic and effective.
The Risk Management Committee meets in compliance with the requirements of Regulation 21 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, ensuring that the interval between any two consecutive meetings does not exceed 210 days, and periodically reports its recommendations to the Board.
20. BOARD POLICIES
The Corporate Governance Report details various policies approved and adopted by the Board as required under the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. The duly approved Board Policies are available on the website of the Company at https://investors.electronicsmartindia.com/.
21. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company remains committed to creating long-term social value through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. For the financial year 2025-26, an annual CSR budget of ' 42.23 Million was earmarked and is being utilised in line with the approved Annual Action Plan and the Company’s CSR Policy. During the year, the Company’s CSR efforts were primarily directed towards education and healthcare, with an emphasis on delivering sustainable and inclusive community development.
The implementation of CSR projects is undertaken through the Company’s wholly owned Section 8 subsidiary, EMIL CSR Foundation, which enables focused execution, monitoring and evaluation of CSR programmes. The CSR Committee provides strategic oversight by periodically reviewing the progress of the approved initiatives and monitoring their implementation. The CSR Policy and the Annual Action Plan are available on the Company’s website at https://electronicsmartindia.com/. The Annual Report on CSR Activities, prepared in accordance with Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, forms part of this Report as Annexure-3.
22. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Your Company places the highest importance on maintaining strong corporate governance standards and is committed to conducting its affairs with transparency, integrity and accountability in the best interests of all its stakeholders.
The Corporate Governance Report, together with the Auditor’s Certificate on compliance with the requirements of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
23. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to the requirements of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR), highlighting the Company’s approach towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and responsible business practices, forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
24. AUDITORS AND AUDIT REPORTa. Statutory Auditor & Auditors’ Report
Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm’s Registration Number 001076N / N500013), was appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the Sixth Annual General Meeting held on 30th August 2024 for their second term of 04 years.
The Statutory Auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the financial statements for the financial year 2025¬ 26. The Statutory Auditors’ Report on standalone and consolidated financial statements, along with Notes to Schedule for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2026, are enclosed in this Integrated Annual Report.
b. Secretarial Auditor & Secretarial Audit Report
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Comp anies Act, 2013, read with the rules made thereunder and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Members of the Company, at the 07th Annual General Meeting held during the financial year 2025— 26, appointed M/s. VSSK & Associates, Company Secretaries, Hyderabad, as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of five (05) consecutive years.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2025—26, issued by M/s. VSSK & Associates, Company Secretaries, is annexed to this Report as Annexure-4. The said Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
c. Cost Records and Cost Audit:
The provisions of Section 148 of the Act relating to the maintenance of cost records and cost audit are not applicable to the Company.
d. Internal Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Comp anies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors has appointed Guru & Jana, Chartered Accountants, as the Internal Auditors of the Company for a term of five years, commencing from the financial year 2023-24 and continuing up to the financial year 2027-28.
The Internal Auditors conduct periodic internal audits covering the Company’s operational, financial, and compliance processes. Their audit observations, recommendations, and the status of corrective actions taken by the Management are reviewed by the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis to ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s internal control framework.
25. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS
During the financial year ended 31st March 2026, neither the Statutory Auditors, the Secretarial Auditors nor the Internal Auditors have reported any instance of fraud committed in the Company by its officers or employees under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
26. CONSOLIDATED FEES PAID TO STATUTORY AUDITORS
The details of total fees for all services paid by the listed entity and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, to the Statutory Auditors, are mentioned in Note 27 of the Consolidated Financial Statement, which forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
27. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the reporting year, the Company has complied with all the applicable provisions of Secretarial Standard-1 and Secretarial Standard-2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
28. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as of 31st March 2026 prepared in accordance with Section 92(3) of the Act in Form MGT-7 is made available on the website of the Company at https://investors.electronicsmartindia.com/.
29. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTY
All related party transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year 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 applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the Company’s Policy on Related Party Transactions. The Company did not enter into any material related party transaction requiring approval under Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 or the applicable provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Accordingly, the disclosure of related party transactions in Form AOC-2, as prescribed under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is not applicable.
The Policy on Related Party Transactions is available on the Company’s website at https://investors.electronicsmartind.ia. com/.
30. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT THE WORKPLACE
The Company is committed to providing a safe, secure, and inclusive workplace and has adopted an Anti-Sexual
Harassment Policy in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”). The Policy is available on the Company’s website at https:// investors.electronicsmartindia.com/.
During the financial year, with a view to strengthening governance and ensuring uniformity in the complaint redressal mechanism across the organisation, the company reconstituted the existing regional Internal Committee into a Centralised Internal Committee. The reconstituted Committee has also been duly registered on the SHe-Box Portal of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The Internal Committee meets on a quarterly basis to review compliance, create awareness, and oversee the effective implementation of the POSH framework across the Company.
During the financial year, the Company received four complaints relating to sexual harassment. All the complaints were duly investigated and resolved in accordance with the provisions of the POSH Act and the Company’s Policy. No complaint remained pending as on 31st March 2026, and no complaint was pending for more than ninety days.
31. MATERNITY BENEFITS
The Company has complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including all applicable amendments and rules framed thereunder. The Company is committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace for women employees. All eligible women employees are provided with maternity benefits as prescribed under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including paid maternity leave, nursing breaks, and protection from dismissal during maternity leave.
The Company also ensures that no discrimination is made in recruitment or service conditions on the grounds of maternity. Necessary internal systems and HR policies are in place to uphold the spirit and letter of the legislation
32. VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has a robust vigil mechanism in place, which is in conformity with the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. 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://investors.electronicsmartindia.com/.
This mechanism also provides for adequate safeguards against victimisation of Director(s)/employee(s) who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases. The details of the Whistle Blower Policy and the Committee that oversees compliance are explained in detail in the Corporate Governance Report.
33. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS, AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption, and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended, is provided as Annexure — 5 of this report.
34. OTHER DISCLOSURES
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items, as there were no transactions/events on these items during the reporting year:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting, or otherwise.
2. Issue of Shares (including Sweat Equity Shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme.
3. Significant or material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals that impact the going concern status and your Company’s operation in the future.
4. Voting rights that are not directly exercised by the employees in respect of shares for the subscription/ purchase of which loan was given by the Company (as there is no scheme pursuant to which such persons can beneficially hold shares as envisaged under Section 67(3) (c) of the Act).
5. The Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
6. No director of the Company is in receipt of any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiary companies, and the Company has no holding company.
7. During the financial year, the Company has not borrowed any amount(s) from Directors and/or their relatives.
8. No Application made or any proceeding is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
9. No One-time settlement of loans obtained from Banks or Financial Institutions.
10. No amount was required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund.
11. The Company does not maintain any Demat Suspense/ Unclaimed Suspense Account and accordingly, the disclosure pertaining as required under Schedule V Para F of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is not applicable to the Company for the period under review.
12. No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the financial year to which this financial statement relates and the date of this report.
13. The Company has not issued any shares with differential rights and hence no information as per provisions of Section 43(a)(ii) of the Act is furnished.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Board of Directors places on record its sincere appreciation for the dedication, commitment, and valuable contributions of all employees, whose continued efforts have been instrumental in the Company’s sustained growth and success.
The Board also extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Company’s customers, shareholders, business associates, vendors, bankers, financial institutions, government and regulatory authorities, stock exchanges, and all other stakeholders for their continued trust, support, and cooperation throughout the financial year. The Board looks forward to their continued partnership in the years ahead.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Pavan Kumar Bajaj
Date: 29th August 2026 Chairman and Managing Director
Place: Hyderabad DIN: 07899635
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