Your Directors hereby present the 77th Board's Report on the business, operations and state of affairs of the Company together with the audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026:
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Standalone and Consolidated
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Particulars
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Consolidated
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Standalone
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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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Total Income
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52,685.04
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52,596.24
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52,202.11
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52,162.07
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Revenue from operations
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51,027.42
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50,933.59
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50,665.64
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50,076.45
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Total Operating Expenses
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48,188.18
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47,823.73
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48,062.88
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47,344.21
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Operating EBITDA
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6,840.33
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7,331.90
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6,594.35
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6,912.58
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Depreciation and amortization expense
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1,036.66
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997.86
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1,085.46
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992.50
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Finance Cost
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2,964.44
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3,224.18
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2,906.13
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3,187.84
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Exceptional Item
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1,620.54
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1,515.80
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1,175.68
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1,417.95
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Profit / (Loss) before tax
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2,876.32
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3,256.71
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2,963.55
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3,399.91
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Tax expenses
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177.13
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895.12
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113.95
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777.82
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Share in profit / (loss) in associates (net)
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(7.54)
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116.93
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-
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-
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Net Profit / (Loss) after tax from continuing operations
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2,691.65
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2,478.52
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2,849.60
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2622.10
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Other Comprehensive Income (Net)
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337.64
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0.66
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344.57
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(27.18)
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Total comprehensive income for the year
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3,029.29
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2,479.18
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3,194.17
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2,594.92
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Non-controlling interest
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84.34
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57.44
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-
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-
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Net Profit for owners
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2,944.95
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2,421.74
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3,194.17
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2,594.92
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Earnings per equity shares ' (face value ' 1 each)
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- Basic
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2.92
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2.81
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3.19
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3.04
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- Diluted
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2.84
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2.80
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3.09
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3.01
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Consolidated:
The Consolidated total income for FY 2026 stood at ' 52,685.04 million as against ' 52,596.24 million for the previous year. The Net profit for the year ended March 31, 2026 was at ' 2,691.65 million as against Net profit of ' 2,478.52 million for the previous year.
Standalone:
On Standalone basis, the total income for FY 2026 stood at ' 52,202.11 million as against ' 52,162.07 million for the previous year. The Net Profit for the year ended March 31, 2026 was at ' 2,849.60 million as against Net profit of ' 2,622.1 million for the previous year.
Amount to be carried to reserves
The Board of Directors of your Company, has decided not to transfer any amount to the Reserves for the year under review.
Dividend
The Directors have not recommended payment of dividend for the financial year 2025-26, as the profits are expected to be reinvested in business for future growth.
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“the Listing Regulations”), the Dividend Distribution Policy is available on the website of the Company at the link:https://tinvurl. com/54cvkwz9
Information on state of affairs of the Company and future outlook
Information on the operational and financial performance, among others, is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, forming part of the Annual Report and is in accordance with the Listing Regulations.
Changes in Share Capital - Rights Issue
During the year under review, 14,77,65,820 Equity Shares of face value ' 1 each were allotted on Rights Basis to eligible shareholders of the Company on December 22, 2025 at an issue price of ' 27.00 each, aggregating to ' 3,989.68 million.
Consequently, as at March 31, 2026, the total paid up share capital of the Company stood at ' 99,21,41,937 divided into 99,21,41,937 equity shares of ' 1 each.
Issue of Equity shares with differential rights
During the year under review, Company has not issued any shares with differential rights. Hence, disclosures to be given as per Rule 4(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture Rules, 2014) are not required to be given.
Issue of Sweat Equity Shares
During the year under review, Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares. Hence, disclosures to be given as per Rule 8(13) of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture Rules, 2014) are not required to be given.
Issue of Debentures
The Company on August 26, 2025 allotted 10.25% 9,000 Senior, Secured, Rated, Listed, Redeemable, Taxable, Transferrable, Non-convertible Debentures having a face value of ' 1,00,000 each, aggregating ' 90 crores, on private placement basis.
Borrowing
On standalone basis, the total borrowings stood at ' 11,644.55 million as on March 31, 2026 as against ' 14,905.96 million as on March 31, 2025.
Credit Rating
During the period under review, the Company has obtained Credit Ratings from the reputed Credit Rating agencies.
For brief details of credit ratings refer Report on Corporate Governance.
Change in the Nature of Business
The Board of Directors hereby confirms that there has been no change in the nature of the business of the Company and its subsidiaries during the financial year 2025-26.
Particulars of Loans given, Investment made, Guarantees given and Securities provided
The members may note that the Company is engaged in providing infrastructural facilities and hence, as per Section 186(11) of Companies Act, 2013, nothing in Section 186 shall apply to the Company except sub-section (1) of Section 186. Accordingly, a separate disclosure has not been given in the financial statements as required under Section 186(4) with regard to particulars of loan given, investment made or guarantee given or security provided and the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be utilized by the recipient of the loan or guarantee or security.
The details of 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 reasons thereof:
The Company has not made any one-time settlement, therefore, the same is not applicable.
Details of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
i. Independent Directors
Subject to approval of Shareholder's, the Board appointed Ms. Sudha Navandar (DIN: 02804964) and Ms. Jana Chatra (DIN: 07149281) as Additional Independent Directors for a period of 3 years effective from March 16, 2026 and April 15, 2026, respectively.
The necessary declarations with respect to independence have been received from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and have complied with the Code for Independent Directors as set out in Schedule IV to the Act. The Board also confirms that the Company has in place Code of Conduct for Directors and senior management personnel and that the same has been duly complied with.
Dr. Sunanda Rajendran (DIN 00381885) and Mr. Ashwin Parmar (DIN: 00055591), ceased to be Independent Directors of the Company effective from March 23,
2026 and April 19, 2026, respectively, on account of completion of their terms as an Independent Director.
The Board expressed deep appreciation and gratitude for their extensive contribution and stewardship.
ii. Other Directors / Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, the following changes in the composition of Executive Directors/KMPs took place:
- Mr. Dimitrius D'Mello (DIN: 00837714) resigned as Whole Time Director of Company effective from May 31, 2025.
- Mr. R V R Kishore (DIN: 07402969) was appointed as an Additional and Whole Time Director on the Board of Company in the meeting held on September 12, 2025 for a period of 3 years effective from September 22, 2025. The approval of members was obtained by way of postal ballot on December 18, 2025.
Ms. Kavita Shirvaikar (DIN: 07737376)- Managing Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointment.
Some of the KMPs of the Company are also the Directors/KMPs of the subsidiaries.
Number of Board Meetings
During the year ended March 31, 2026, the Board met 6 times. The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company were held on May 13, 2025, July 03, 2025, August 11, 2025, September 12, 2025, November 13, 2025 and February 14, 2026 respectively.
Nomination & Remuneration Committee:
The NRC Committee presently comprises of:
Ms. Sudha Navandar - Independent Director (Chairperson)
Ms. Janky Patel - Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
Ms. Jana Chatra - Independent Director
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Company has formulated a Nomination and Remuneration Policy pursuant Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations. The salient features of the Policy are enclosed as Annexure II to the Boards' Report.
Statement indicating the manner in which formal annual evaluation has been made by the Board of its own performance, its Directors and that of its Committees.
Based on Boards' Evaluation Policy, the performance of the Board of Directors, its Committees, Chairman/ Chairperson, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Director and Independent Directors were evaluated pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations.
A separate meeting of independent Directors was held on February 14, 2026 during the year under review wherein, the Independent Directors evaluated the performance of the non-independent directors, the Board as a whole and the Chairperson of the Company.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee presently comprises of:
Ms. Jana Chatra - Independent Director (Chairperson)
Ms. Kavita Shirvaikar - Managing Director
Ms. Sudha Navandar - Independent Director
The Board of Directors hereby confirms that all recommendations made by the Audit Committee during the financial year under review were accepted.
Whistle Blower Policy
The Whistle Blower Policy adopted by the Company provides a formal mechanism for director(s) / stakeholder(s) to report concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Ethics and Code of Conduct.
This Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of director(s) /stakeholder(s) and provides opportunity to director(s)/ stakeholder(s) to access in good faith, to the ABMS (Anti Bribery Management System) Committee in case they observe Unethical and Improper Practices or any other wrongful conduct in the Company.
The vigil mechanism is overseen by the Audit Committee. There are no complaints / grievances received from any Directors/stakeholders of the Company under this policy.
The Policy is uploaded on the Company's website at the linkhttps://tinvurl.com/4wp9nf9n
Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee presently comprises of:
Dr. Emandi Sankara Rao - Independent Director (Chairman)
Ms. Kavita Shirvaikar - Managing Director
Ms. Jana Chatra - Independent Director
The Committee oversees and reviews all matters relating to the redressal of complaints from shareholders, debenture holders, and other stakeholders, and ensures that grievances are addressed in a timely and satisfactory manner. During the financial year, the Committee monitored the receipt, resolution, and status of complaints received from investors.
Corporate Social Responsibility
In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act), the Board of Directors of the Company has constituted the Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee (CSR Committee) presently comprising of the following Directors as its members:
Ms. Jana Chatra - Independent Director (Chairperson)
Ms. Kavita Shirvaikar - Managing Director
Ms. Janky Patel - Non-executive Director
The Company's CSR Policy as uploaded on the Company's website at the link:https://tinyurl.com/ ptvdfbs3
Pursuant to Clause (o) of Sub-Section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8 of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Rules, 2014, the CSR Report forms part of the Board Report as Annexure III. The Company has spent on CSR activities as detailed in the CSR Report.
Directors’ Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors confirm that:
i. in preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed;
ii. such accounting policies have been applied consistently and judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent have been made so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the Profit and Loss of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2026;
iii. proper and sufficient care has been taken 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;
iv. the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
v. internal financial controls were followed by the Company and the same are adequate and were operating effectively; and
vi. proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Internal Financial Controls and Risk Management
The Company has established robust internal financial controls commensurate with the scale and complexity of its operations, particularly with reference to the preparation and presentation of its financial statements.
The effectiveness of these controls are evaluated by experts and no reportable material weaknesses in their design or operation were identified.
Pursuant to SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2021, the Risk Management Committee was reconstituted to frame, implement and monitor the risk management policy for the Company. The Committee shall be responsible for monitoring and reviewing the risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. The major risks identified by the businesses and functions shall be systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.
Subsidiaries/Associates/Joint Ventures
As on March 31, 2026, the Company has 39 subsidiaries.
Hera Realcon Private Limited (“HRPL”) and Energy Design Private Limited ("EDPL”), the wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company were struck off effective from May 8, 2025 and May 28, 2025, respectively, vide order of Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit.
The Company's 12 Mozambique non-operative subsidiaries namely, Patel Mining Privilege Lda; Patel Mining Assignment Lda; Patel Infrastructure, Lda (Patel Mining Division), Lda, Quest Mining Activities, Lda (Patel Mining Activities), Fortune Mines Concession,
Lda, Chivarro Mines Mozambique, Lda, Omini Mines Enterprises Lda, Netcore Mining Operations Lda, Trend Mining Projects Lda, Accord Mines Venture Lda, Enrich Mining Vision Lda and Metallic Mine Works Lda, were struck off/closed effective from February 28, 2026.
Highlights of performance of key subsidiaries/ Associates:
Dirang Energy Private Limited (Dirang), is a Special Purpose Company for development of 144MW Gongri Hydroelectric Power Project in West Kameng District in Arunachal Pradesh. The GoAP has accorded in-principal approval to the Company for restoration of Gongri Hydro Electric Project and accordingly the Company and GoAP entered into MOA dated 18th December, 2025. Other works related to the project like DPR approval, TEV study etc. are initiated.
Patel KNR Infrastructures Ltd and Patel KNR Heavy Infrastructures Limited continue to hold the assets of Road Projects. The Company holds substantial stake in these road project companies. Both the NHAI annuity projects are under operation and the respective
companies are receiving the annuity on semi-annual basis. The respective Companies are maintaining the assets as per the contract conditions.
PBSR Developers Private Limited, is developing the project consisting two residential towers (each tower having 20 floors) comprising of residential units of 2 BHK, 2.5 BHK and 3 BHK and one tower of serviced apartments (19 floors). The residential towers have 12 flats per floor and service apartment block have 11 units per floor. PBSR has applied for the Occupation Certificate (OC) for Smondo Gachibowli project to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and started handing over of the flats to buyers by end of March 2026 the Company has already handed over about 75% apartments out of the total sold apartments.
The salient features of the financial statement of each of the subsidiaries, associates and Joint Venture as required under the Companies Act, 2013 is provided in Annexure I of the Boards' Report. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements along with relevant documents and separate audited financial statements in respect of the subsidiaries are available on the website of the Company at www.pateleng.com.
In terms of the Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated a policy for determining ‘material' subsidiaries and the same has been disclosed on Company's website at the following link:https://tinvurl.com/vc22v5x4
Related Party Transactions
All contracts/arrangement/transactions entered into by the Company during FY 26 with related parties were in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations.
All related party transactions entered into during FY 26 were on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business of the Company under the Act and not material under the Listing Regulations. None of the transactions required members' prior approval under the Act or the Listing Regulations.
Details of transactions with related parties during FY 26 are provided in the notes to the financial statements. There were no transactions requiring disclosure under section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. Hence, the prescribed Form AOC-2 does not form a part of this report.
In accordance with the provisions of the Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated the Related Party Transactions policy and the same is uploaded on Company's website at the link:https://tinyurl. com/2769n9v
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings/ Outgo
The particulars prescribed under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 (3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, relating to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings / Outgo is provided as Annexure IV to this Report.
Auditors :
Statutory Auditor
M/s Vatsaraj & Co. (FRN: 111327W), the Statutory Auditors of the Company hold office until the conclusion of the 78th AGM to be held in the year 2027. The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as the Auditors of the Company.
The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
Branch Auditors
- In accordance with the provisions of Section 139 and 143(8) of the Companies Act, 2013
M/s. N. H. Karnesh & Associates has been appointed as Branch Auditor for the Realty Division of the Company for a term of 5 years to hold office until the conclusion of the 77th AGM to be held in the year 2026.
- The Company has appointed M/s. P. Biswas & Associates, Chartered Accountants, as Branch Auditor of the Company for Arun 3 H.E. Project, Nepal for FY 2025-26.
Secretarial Auditor
The Board of Directors appointed M/s. Makarand M Joshi & Co, Practicing Company Secretary to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company for a term of five years commencing from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030.
The Secretarial Audit report is provided as Annexure V to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report contains following remarks/qualifications and explanation on the same.
1. There was a slight delay (by 4 days) in intimation of the record date to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (the “NSE”) for the payment of interest for
the month of September 2025 and resulted in non¬ compliance of Regulation 60 (2) of the Listing Regulation due to administrative oversight. Consequently, the Company received a notice from NSE imposing a penalty of
' 10,000, which has been duly paid by the Company
The Board of the Directors of the Company at its meeting held on November 13, 2025 took the note of the same and has advised to take corrective steps to prevent recurrence.
2. The Audit Committee of the Company is duly constituted as required under the law. However, at the Audit Committee Meeting held on Nov 13, 2025, one of the Independent Director failed to attend the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances, hence, there was non¬ compliance with respect to requirement of presence of quorum under Regulation 18(2)(d) of the Listing Regulations.
Accordingly, all the business items transacted in the said meeting was ratified and confirmed in the next Audit Committee meeting held on February 14, 2026. The Board of Directors of the Company also took the note of the same at its meeting held on February 14, 2026.
Cost Auditor
As per Section 148 of the Act, the Company is required to have the audit of its cost records conducted by a Cost Accountant. The Board of Directors of the Company has on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved the appointment of M/s. Rahul Jain & Associates., a firm of Cost Accountants in Practice (Registration No. 101515) as the Cost Auditors of the Company to conduct cost audits under the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 for the year ending March 31, 2026. The Board on recommendations of the Audit Committee have approved the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor subject to ratification of their remuneration by the Members at the forthcoming AGM. M/s Rahul Jain & Associates have, under Section 139(1) of the Act and the Rules framed thereunder furnished a certificate of their eligibility and consent for appointment.
The cost accounts and records of the Company are duly prepared and maintained as required under Section 148(1) of Act.
Prevention of Sexual Harassment
The Company has a Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace and the same is uploaded on the website of the Company link: https://tinyurl.com/44ucmswr
In terms of notification of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) dated May 30, 2025, details as required under report on Sexual harassment complaints is as following:
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Sr
No.
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Particulars
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Remarks
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1.
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Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year
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Nil
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2.
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Number of complaints disposed off during the year
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Nil
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3.
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Number of cases pending for more than ninety days
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Nil
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The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Maternity Benefit
The Company is in compliance with the provisions relating to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 92 and 134 of the Companies Act, the Annual Return as at March 31, 2026 in Form MGT-7, is available on the website of the Company at the link https://tinyurl.com/4uz2kpiy
Disclosure under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013
In accordance with the provisions of Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the particulars of the employees are set out in the annexure to this Report. In terms of the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Report is being sent to the Members of the Company excluding the annexure. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of the annexure may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.
Further, disclosures on managerial remuneration as required under Section 197 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided as Annexure VI to this Report.
Corporate Governance Report
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, the Report on Corporate Governance together with the certificate issued by M/s. Makarand M. Joshi & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries of the Company, on compliance in this regard forms part of the Annual Report.
Employee Stock Option / General Benefits Scheme
The Company currently has two Schemes for its employees viz Patel Engineering Employee Stock Option Plan 2007 and Patel Engineering General Employee Benefits Scheme 2015.
The applicable disclosure under SEBI (share Based employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014 (“the ESOP Regulations”) as at March 31, 2026 is uploaded on the Company's website at the linkhttps://tinyurl. com/335s98sc
A Certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of the Company in terms of Regulation 13 of ESOP Regulations would be available at the ensuing AGM.
Other Disclosures
i) There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the Boards' report.
ii) No orders have been passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal which can have impact on the going concern status and the Company's operations in future during the year under review.
iii) The Company has not accepted or renewed any amount falling within the purview of provisions of Section 73 of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules,
2014 during the year under review. Hence, the requirement for furnishing of details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the said Act or the details of deposits which are not in compliance with the Chapter V of the said Act is not applicable.
iv) The Company has complied with the Secretarial Standard issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
v) No fraud has been reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee and the Board.
vi) The Company has not initiated any proceeding under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). There were 3 proceedings pending before the NCLT Mumbai during the FY 2025-2026 which are pending for hearing and final disposal against our Company under IBC which do not materially impact the business of the Company.
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
In terms of regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, 2015 read with SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD- SEC- 2/P/CIR/2023/122 dated 12 July 2023 (‘the SEBI circular'), the Company has included a detailed BRSR for the FY 2025-26 in the updated format prescribed by the SEBI circular as part of this Annual Report.
As a green initiative, the same has been hosted on Company's website and can be accessed athttps:// tinvurl.com/43zv7v62
Acknowledgements
The Board of Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for continued support and co-operation by Shareholders, Financial Institutions, Banks, Government Authorities and other Stakeholders. Your Directors would also like to take this opportunity to express their appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the employees of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors, Patel Engineering Limited
Kavita Shirvaikar Kishan Lal Daga
May 14, 2026 Managing Director Whole Time Director Mumbai DIN: 07737376 DIN: 00083103
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