Your directors have pleasure in presenting 39th (Thirty-Ninth) Annual Report together with the audited financial statements of the Company for financial year ended March 31, 2026. The consolidated performance of the Company and its subsidiaries have been referred to wherever required.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The summarized financial results for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, and for previous financial year ended March 31, 2025, are as follows:
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Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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March 31, 2026
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March 31, 2025
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March 31, 2026
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March 31, 2025
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Revenue from contract with customers
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121,005
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98,503
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1,250,229
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1,125,409
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Other operating revenue
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2,736
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3,365
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10,808
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11,217
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Revenue from operations
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123,741
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101,868
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1,261,037
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1,136,626
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Other Income
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11,031
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12,742
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3,105
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5,577
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Profit before depreciation, interest and tax
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27,256
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24,809
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122,134
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111,096
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Less: Depreciation and amortization expense
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3,981
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3,562
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51,338
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44,934
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Less: Finance Costs
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2,790
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3,474
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16,244
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18,824
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Less: Exceptional Expenses
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43
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-
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4,135
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-
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Add: Share of profit / (loss) in associates
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-
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-
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5,832
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5,275
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Profit Before Tax
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20,442
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17,773
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56,249
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52,613
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Less: Provision for Tax
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2,480
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2,003
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15,393
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11,156
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Less: Minority Interest
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-
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-
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2,259
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3,427
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Profit After Tax (Owner's share)
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17,962
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15,770
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38,597
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38,030
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Other Comprehensive income (Owner's share)
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(1,008)
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(160)
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29,577
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(2,403)
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Total Comprehensive income (Owner's share)
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16,954
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15,610
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68,174
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35,627
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OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE
On consolidated basis for financial year 2025-26, the Company achieved total revenue from operations of INR 1,261,037 million as compared to revenue of INR 1,136,626 million of the previous financial year ended March 31, 2025, reflecting an increase of 10.95% from previous year. Consolidated Profit After Tax for financial year is at INR 38,597 million as compared to the previous year of INR 38,030 million reflecting an increase of 1.49% from previous year.
On standalone basis, the Company achieved total revenue from operations of INR 123,741 million of current financial year ended March 31, 2026, as compared to its total revenue of INR 101,868 million of previous financial year, reflecting an increase of 21.47% from previous financial year. The Profit After Tax for year ended March 31, 2026, is INR 17,962 million as compared to INR 15,770 million of previous financial year, reflecting an increase of 13.90% from previous year.
The profit available for appropriation as at March 31, 2026, is INR 60,798 million and the same amount is being carried over as profit for the year to the Statement of Changes in Equity to the next year. The above amount would be further reduced by final dividend of INR 2,639 million, if approved by the shareholders at the annual general meeting.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for current financial year, as stipulated under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations") is presented in separate section forming part of the Annual Report. The operational performance of the Company and its subsidiaries have been comprehensively covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report.
CHANGE IN CAPITAL /CAPITAL STRUCTURE / FUND RAISING
A. Equity Shares
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 29, 2025, and shareholders of the Company through postal ballot effective from July 05, 2025, had approved the issuance of bonus shares. Subsequently on July 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company had allotted 351,81,47,534 (Three hundred fifty one crore eighty one lakh forty seven thousand five hundred thirty four) equity shares of face value of INR 1 (Rupee One) each in the ratio of 1 (one) equity share against 2 (two) existing equity shares held by the members as on record date.
After the allotment of bonus shares, the paid-up capital of the Company increased to INR 10,55,44,42,601 (Rupees Ten Hundred Fifty-Five Crore Forty-Four Lakh Forty-Two Thousand Six Hundred One Only) divided into 10,55,44,42,601 (Ten Hundred Fifty-Five Crore Forty-Four Lakh Forty-Two Thousand Six Hundred One) equity shares of INR 1 (Rupee One) each.
B. Non-Convertible Debentures
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company has raised funds, inter-alia, by issue of Non-Convertible Debentures ("NCDs") on a private placement basis, allotted on June 27, 2025.
The key terms of issuance of NCDs are as below:
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Instrument
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6.80% Unsecured Rated Listed Redeemable NCDs
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Amount Raised
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INR 2,025 Crores
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Face Value
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INR 100,000/- each
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Number of Securities
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202,500
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Maturity Date
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June 27, 2030
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Interest Payment
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6.80% payable annually
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End Use
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Refinancing of existing financial indebtedness, reimbursement of last 12 months capital expenditure, lending to its subsidiaries, group companies, Joint Ventures, and/or other general corporate purpose, bona-fide business purposes including capital expenditure, operating expenses and/or working capital.
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Credit Rating
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IND AAA/ Stable by India Ratings and Research Private Limited, CRISIL Ratings Limited and ICRA Limited
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ISIN
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INE775A08113
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Listed on Stock Exchange
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BSE Limited
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C. Commercial Paper
During financial year 2025-26, the Company has raised funds, inter-alia, by issue of Listed Commercial Paper(s), as below:
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Instrument
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Listed, Unsecured Commercial Paper
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Listed, Unsecured Commercial Paper
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Listed, Unsecured Commercial Paper
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Listed, Unsecured Commercial Paper
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Issue Size
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INR 5,00,00,00,000 (10,000 Units of Commercial Paper with face value of INR 500,000/- each)
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INR 250,00,00,000 (5000 Commercial Paper face value of INR 500,000/- each)
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INR 250,00,00,000 (5000 Commercial Paper face value of INR 500,000/- each)
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INR 250,00,00,000 (5000 Commercial Paper face value of INR 500,000/- each)
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Issue Date
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October 09, 2025
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November 06, 2025
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January 20, 2026
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March 17, 2026
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Maturity Date
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January 07, 2026
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December 17, 2025
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March 11, 2026
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June 12, 2026
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Interest Rate
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5.90%
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5.95%
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6.35%
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6.00%
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ISIN
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INE775A14780
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INE775A14798
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INE775A14806
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INE775A14814
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Listed on Stock Exchange
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BSE Limited
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BSE Limited
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BSE Limited
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BSE Limited
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DIVIDEND
A. Interim Dividend
During the financial year 2025-26, the Board of Directors, in its meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, declared an Interim Dividend of INR 0.35 (Thirty-five paise only) per equity share of face value INR1 (Rupee one) each, aggregating to INR 3,694 million for the financial year 2025-26.
B. Final Dividend
In addition to the interim dividend, the Directors are pleased to recommend for approval of members a payment of dividend of INR 0.25 (Twenty-five paise only) per equity share face value of INR 1 (Rupee one) each on the share capital of the Company for financial year ended March 31, 2026, to equity shareholders. The dividend, if approved by members, would involve total cash outflow on account of dividend of INR 2,639 million.
The payout of interim and final dividend together would be 35.2% of standalone profits of the Company and 16.4% of consolidated profits of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
The total dividend for financial year 2025-26 would aggregate to INR 0.60 (Sixty paise only) per equity share, as against INR 0.57 (Fifty-seven paise only) post bonus per equity share paid for financial year 2024-25.
CREDIT RATING A. Domestic
The domestic credit ratings obtained for the Company and all debt instruments in India as on March 31, 2026, are given below:
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Category
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Domestic Ratings (the Company)
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CRISIL
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India Ratings and Research
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ICRA
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Long Term
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AAA / Stable
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-
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AAA / Stable
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Short Term
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A1
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-
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A1
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Term Loan
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-
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AAA / Stable
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AAA / Stable
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Corporate Credit Rating / Long-Term Issuer rating / Issuer Rating
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AAA / Stable
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AAA / Stable
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AAA / Stable
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Non-convertible Debentures
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AAA / Stable
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AAA / Stable
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AAA / Stable
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Commercial Paper
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-
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A1
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A1
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B. International
The International credit ratings obtained by the Company, Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group B.V., Netherlands and Motherson Global Investment B.V. as on March 31, 2026, are as below:
a) Samvardhana Motherson International Limited ("SAMIL" or the "Company"):
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Category
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International Ratings
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Moody's
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Fitch Rating
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Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd.
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Long Term Issuer Rating / Long Term Issuer Default Rating / Foreign Currency Long-term Issuer Rating
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Baa3/Stable
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BB /Stable
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A/Stable
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b) Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group B.V., Netherlands, ("SMRP BV"):
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Category
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Ratings
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Moody's
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Fitch Rating
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Long Term Issuer Rating
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Baa3/Stable*
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-
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Long Term Issuer Default Rating
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-
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BB /Stable*
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Senior Secured EUR 100 MN Bond
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-
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BBB-#
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* Credit rating withdrawn.
# Credit rating dropped, since the bond matured in June 2025.
c) Motherson Global Investment B.V., Netherlands ("MGIBV"):
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Category
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Ratings
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Moody's
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Fitch Rating
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Senior Secured (Foreign Currency)/ Senior Secured - USD 350 MN Bond
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Baa3
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BBB-
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The details of the credit ratings of the Company and SMRP BV, are available on its website www.motherson.com and www.smrpbv.com, respectively.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN ("ESOP")
In view of the Board of Directors of the Company ("Board"), Equity-based compensation schemes are an effective means to reward, retain, and motivate talent within the organization. In view of the afore-mentioned and as per recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board approved implementation of 'Samvardhana Motherson International Limited - Employee Stock Option Scheme 2025' ("ESOP 2025"), in their meeting held on June 06, 2025, and June 19, 2025, respectively. Further the shareholders have inter-alia approved ESOP 2025 through Postal Ballot effective from August 22, 2025. In terms of ESOP 2025, upto 94,500,000 (Ninety Four Miilion Five Hundred Thousand) employee stock options ("Options") will be granted to the eligible employees of the Company, group company(ies) and Subsidiary(ies), exclusively working in India or outside India, exercisable upto 94,500,000 (Ninety Four Miilion Five Hundred Thousand) equity shares of face value of INR 1 (Rupee One only) each fully paid-up. Further, the ESOP 2025 shall be administered through an irrevocable employee welfare trust namely 'Motherson ESOP Trust' and supervised by the Committee. Post approval of the shareholders, the Company has received in-principle listing approval from BSE Limited ("BSE") and National Stock Exchange of India Limited ("NSE"), vide their letters dated December 2, 2025 and December 3, 2025, respectively. Further, the Company submitted the trust deed of Motherson ESOP Trust to the Stock Exchanges on November 7, 2025.
Further, the disclosure pursuant to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 and as per Rule 12 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 is annexed as Annexure- A.
ESOP 2025, instituted by the Company is in compliance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. Disclosures in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, are uploaded on the website of the Company at www. motherson.com. Furthermore, the Company has adhered to the applicable accounting standards in this regard.
During the financial year under review, the Company has not granted any options to the eligible employees of the Company.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has neither invited nor accepted any deposits from public covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013, and
as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding or remained unclaimed or unpaid lying with the Company, as on March 31, 2026.
There are no deposits invited or accepted by the Company which are not in compliance with the requirements of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and Ind AS 110 - Consolidated Financial Statements read with Ind AS 28 - Investments in Associates and Ind AS 31 - Interests in Joint Ventures, the audited consolidated financial statement for financial year 2025-26 is provided in the Annual Report.
The performance of the Company on consolidated basis is discussed at length in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of the Annual Report.
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR2025-26
I. Acquisition
A. New Acquisition(s) announced during the year
a) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 15, 2025, inter-alia, approved the acquisition by Motherson Technology Service SG Pte. Ltd., a step-down subsidiary of the Company, of the remaining 14.29% stake in Motherson Technology Services Kabushiki Gaisha. The acquisition was completed on June 30, 2025.
b) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on June 19, 2025, inter-alia, approved the execution of Power Delivery Agreements with HR Dhauliganga Private Limited ("HRDPL") by the Company and its subsidiaries for sourcing renewable energy from a dedicated solar captive power plant. The Company and its subsidiaries also approved the acquisition of an aggregate 28.15% stake in HRDPL, a special purpose vehicle established by Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited. The acquisition is expected to be completed during first quarter of financial year 2026-27.
c) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on June 19, 2025, inter-alia, approved acquisition of remaining 25% stake of SMR Plast Met Molds and Tools Turkey Kalip Imalat Anonim §irketi ("SMR Molds") and SMR Plast Met Automotive Tec Turkey Plastik Imalat
Anonim §irketi ("SMR Automotive") by Motherson SAS Turkey Otomotiv Servis Ticaret Limited Sirketi, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The acquisition was completed on September 09, 2025. Consequently, SMR Molds and SMR Automotive became an indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.
d) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on August 29, 2025, inter-alia, approved the acquisition, through Motherson Global Investments B.V. ("MGI B.V."), indirect wholly owned subsidiary, of 81% stake with voting rights in Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd. ("YGCL"), a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and 11% stake in Shinnichi Kogyo Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of YGCL. The Board also approved the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Yutaka Autoparts India Private Limited ("YAIPL") from YGCL. The Company executed a Share Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of YAIPL and completed the transaction on March 16, 2026. Consequently, YAIPL became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Further, MGI B.V. completed the tender offer process for acquisition of shares of YGCL on March 10, 2026 and the remaining steps for completion of the acquisition are in progress.
e) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on August 29, 2025, inter-alia, approved the acquisition of an additional 20% stake in Youngshin Motherson Auto Tech Limited ("YMAT") from Youngshin Components Co. Ltd., South Korea. The acquisition was completed on October 9, 2025. Consequently, YMAT became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
f) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 29, 2025, inter-alia, approved the acquisition of the business and assets of the Rubbertec Group, as a going concern, through its indirect subsidiary namely Motherson Elastomers Pty Ltd.
g) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on November 13, 2025, inter-alia, approved the acquisition of Onega Solar Power Limited ("OSPL- SPV"), a special purpose vehicle established for the development of a 15 MWp Group Captive Solar Project
in the State of Uttar Pradesh, through its wholly owned subsidiary namely Motherson New Energy Limited. The project intended to support the renewable energy requirements of the Motherson Group while advancing its sustainability objectives and reducing the carbon footprint of its domestic operations. The acquisition was completed on December 24, 2025. Consequently, OSPL-SPV became an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
h) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on December 4, 2025, inter-alia, approved the acquisition of the remaining 10% stake in Motherson Lumen Systems South Africa Pty Ltd. ("Motherson Lumen SA") by Motherson Lumen Holding Ltd., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, The acquisition was completed on December 10, 2025. Consequently, Motherson Lumen SA became an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
i) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on December 22, 2025, inter-alia, approved the acquisition by Motherson Global Investments B.V., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, of the business, including assets and certain real estate, of Nexans auto electric GmbH and Elektrokontact GmbH, together with the shares held in their foreign subsidiaries. The above acquisition was undertaken pursuant to a master framework agreement and inter-alia through series of share and asset purchase agreements covering the relevant subsidiaries and assets.
B. Status update of the prevoius Acquisitions/ Acquisitions closed during the year
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on December 14, 2024, inter-alia, considered and approved the acquisition, through SMP Automotive Produtos Automotivos Do Brasil Ltda. ("SMP Brasil"), a 100% subsidiary of Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group B.V., of 100% equity stake in Baldi Industria E Comercio Ltda. ("Baldi"). The above acquisition was completed on May 2, 2025 and SMP Brasil acquired 100% equity stake in Baldi. Consequently, Baldi became an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
II. Investments / Joint Ventures
A. New Investments/ Joint Ventures announced during
the year
a) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on June 19, 2025, inter-alia, approved the execution of a Joint Venture Agreement ("JVA") with Egtronics Co. Ltd. ("Egtronics"), a company listed on KOSDAQ, South Korea, to establish a strategic partnership through the Company's Wiring Harness Division. The Company executed the JVA with Egtronics and incorporated Motherson Egtronics Electronics Solutions Limited to achieve the objectives of the JVA. The Company completed the formation of joint venture on January 07, 2026. The joint venture became operational and, consequently, Motherson Egtronics Electronics Solutions Limited is held by the Company (along with its nominee shareholders) and Egtronics in the ratio of 51% and 49%, respectively.
b) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on August 1, 2025, inter-alia, approved the execution of a Joint Venture Agreement ("JVA") with Macauto Industrial Co., Ltd. ("Macauto"), a company listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation, to establish a strategic partnership through the Company's Modules & Polymer Products Division. The Company executed the JVA with Macauto and incorporated Motherson Macauto Solutions Limited ("MMASL") to achieve the objectives of the JVA. the joint venture became operational on February 27, 2026 and consequently, MMASL is held by the Company (along with its nominee shareholders) and Macauto (along with its nominee shareholders) in the ratio of 50% 1 share and 50% - 1 share, respectively.
c) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 29, 2025, inter-alia, approved an investment of up to USD 2 million, in multiple milestone-linked tranches, in Rider Dome Pte. Ltd. ("Rider Dome"), a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore, through its wholly owned subsidiary namely MSSL (S) Pte Ltd. ("MSSL- Singapore"). MSSL-Singapore completed the initial investment of USD 0.5 million comprising of USD 0.2 million in primary equity and USD 0.3 million in 12%
optionally convertible secured notes. Consequently, Rider Dome allotted 10% equity stake and the afore-mentioned optionally convertible secured notes to MSSL-Singapore on October 30, 2025. Further, upon successful completion of certain financial and commercial milestones as per agreed specifications and associated conditions to be achieved by FY 2028, the company will further invest USD 1.5 million in 12% optionally convertible secured note in multiple tranches.
d) The Board of Directors at its meeting held on March 19, 2026, inter-alia, approved the execution of a Joint Venture Agreement ("JVA") with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (MESA) Holding Limited ("Hellmann"), a company incorporated under the laws of Dubai International Financial Centre, United Arab Emirates, to establish a strategic partnership through the Company's Logistics Solutions Division for providing integrated third-party and fourth-party logistics services globally (excluding Japan). The Company executed the JVA with Hellmann on March 25, 2026 and the strategic relationship will be operational through a joint venture company to be incorporated in Dubai, UAE.
B. Status update of the previous Investments/ JointVentures
a) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on January 24, 2025, inter-alia, considered and approved the sale of assets, including fixed assets and inventory and the transfer of employees and business contracts of Marelli Motherson Auto Suspension Parts Private Limited, a 50:50 joint venture between Marelli Europe S.P.A. and the Company. The transaction was successfully completed on April 1, 2025.
b) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on January 18, 2024, inter-alia, considered and approved the execution of Securities Subscription Agreement, Shareholders Agreement and Technology Support Agreement ("Definitive Agreements") by Samvardhana Motherson Innovative Solutions Limited ("SMISL"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company with BIEL Crystal (Singapore) Private Limited ("BIEL") and pursuant to the Definitive Agreements, BIEL has
made an initial primary investment in Motherson Electronic Components Private Limited ("MECPL") to subscribe 0.01% Cumulative Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares ("CCPS") with a tenure of 5 (five) years from the date of the issuance and allotment. Consequent to the allotment of above CCPS, SMISL holds 90%, and BIEL holds 10% of the issued and paid- up share capital of MECPL on a fully diluted basis.
c) The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on March 21, 2025, inter-alia, considered and approved the subscription and allotment of 9.25% Compulsory Convertible Debentures ("CCDs") of face value INR 100,000 each (Rupees One Lakh Only) aggregating upto INR 1,750,000,000 (Rupees One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Million Only) by CIM Tools Private Limited ("CIM Tools") to the Company. The CCDs were converted into Equity Shares on June 30, 2025, resulting into increase in Equity Shareholding of the Company into CIM Tools from 55% to 68.14%.
III. Other Material Developments
T he Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on August 29, 2025, has, inter- alia, considered and approved for undertaking the Scheme for Reduction of Share Capital by Motherson Technology Services Limited ("MTSL"), subsidiary of the Company, under Section 66 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, subject to approval of Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal. The Company holds 92.96% shareholding in MTSL and post selective reduction of equity share capital by MTSL of certain shareholders, MTSL will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. In this regard, due to ongoing regulatory process, the transaction is estimated to be completed by second quarter of financial year 2026-27.
MATERIAL CHANGES BETWEEN THE END OF FINANCIALYEAR AND DATE OF THIS REPORT
I. Acquisitions:
a) T he Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on April 27, 2026, inter-alia, considered and approved acquisition through its 100% step down subsidiary, namely, MSSL Global RSA Module Engineering Limited ("MSSL RSA") of 49% of equity share capital of Vacuform 2000 Proprietary Limited ("Vacuform") from the initial promoters of Vacuform, subject to satisfactory completion of conditions precedent. Post completion of afore-mentioned acquisition, the
Company will hold 100% of equity share capital of Vacuform via its wholly owned subsidiaries, namely, MSSL RSA and Motherson Global Investments B.V., Netherland, in the ratio of 49% and 51%, respectively.
b) T he Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held
on April 27, 2026, inter-alia, considered and approved the acquisition of 51% equity stake in Nissin Advanced Coating Indo Co. Private Limited ("Nissin India") from Nissin Electric Co. Ltd., Japan. Upon completion of the acquisition on April 30, 2026, the Company acquired the stake and consequently holds 100% of the equity share capital of Nissin India through itself and its wholly owned subsidiary, namely, Samvardhana Motherson Innovative Solutions Limited, in the ratio of 51% and 49%, respectively. Consequently, Nissin India became an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company with effect from April 30, 2026.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES
The details of changes in Company's subsidiaries, joint venture or associate companies, is enclosed as Annexure-B.
In accordance with section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the consolidated financial statements of the Company and all its subsidiaries, associate and joint venture companies form part of the Annual Report.
Further, a statement containing salient features of financial statement of the Company's subsidiaries, associate and joint venture companies is annexed in Form AOC-1, which forms a part of the Annual Report.
Details of subsidiaries of the Company and various business verticals, their performance are covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms a part of the Annual Report.
EXPORTS FROM INDIA
The Company's exports during the financial year 2025-26 were INR 21,190 million as against INR 19,103 million in previous financial year. Further, consolidated sales of product outside India during the financial year 2025-26 were INR 1,103,945 million as against INR 1,002,427 million in previous financial year.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The Board of Directors met fifteen (15) times during financial year 2025-26 and details of same are given in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report. The
intervening gap between two consecutive meetings was not more than one hundred and twenty (120) days as prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations.
DIRECTORS
During the financial year 2025-26, the following were the changes made in the Board of Directors of the Company:
1. The Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, in its meeting held on September 25, 2025 appointed Mr. Dinesh Kumar Khara (DIN: 06737041) as an Additional Independent Director, not liable to retire by rotation, for a period of 5 (five) years commencing from September 25, 2025 to September 24, 2030. The appointment was approved by the shareholders of the Company through postal ballot on December 21, 2025.
2. Mr. Naveen Ganzu (DIN: 00094595), upon completion of his second term as an Independent Director, ceased to be an Independent Director on the Board of the Company with effect from October 13, 2025.
The members in 34th Annual General Meeting ("AGM") held on September 17, 2021, inter-alia, appointed Ms. Rekha Sethi as an Independent Director to hold office for five (5) consecutive years for a term upto August 09, 2026. Ms. Rekha Sethi is eligible for re-appointment for a second term of five (5) consecutive years. Accordingly, pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board recommends to the members for the re- appointment of Ms. Rekha Sethi as an Independent Director for second term of five (5) consecutive years, as mentioned in the notice convening 39th AGM of the Company.
The members of the Company in their 30th AGM held on September 17, 2021, re-appointed Mr. Pankaj Mital as Whole-time Director designated as Chief Operating Officer for a period from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2026. Further, the shareholders of the Company vide Postal Ballot approval on December 21, 2025 had, inter-alia, re-designated Mr. Pankaj Mital as Whole-time Director and President-SAMIL. Considering the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and keeping in view of vast experience of Mr. Pankaj Mital in the Automobile Industry, the Board of Directors in its meeting held on June 23, 2026, subject to approval of the shareholders, had re-appointed
Mr. Pankaj Mital, as Whole-time Director and President-SAMIL of the Company for a further period of five (5) years effective from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2031, liable to retire by rotation. The Board recommends re-appointment of Mr. Pankaj Mital as Whole-time Director and President-SAMIL of the Company for approval of the shareholders at the ensuing 39th AGM of the Company.
As per the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Laksh Vaaman Sehgal (DIN: 00048584), Director of the Company, is liable to retire by rotation in ensuing Annual General Meeting. Mr. Laksh Vaaman Sehgal, being eligible, seeks his re-appointment. Accordingly, the Board of Directors recommend re- appointment of Mr. Laksh Vaaman Sehgal to the shareholders of the Company.
The details of appointment/re-appointment of the Directors of the Company are mentioned in the Explanatory Statement under section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013 and annexure to the Notice of the 39th AGM.
STATEMENT OF DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet with criteria of independence as prescribed under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b), read with Regulation 25 of the Listing Regulations. The Board is of the opinion that all Independent Directors are persons of integrity and possesses relevant expertise and experience.
During current financial year, Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses incurred for attending meetings of the Board of Directors, Committee(s) and meeting of the Independent Directors. The details of remuneration and/or other benefits of the Independent Directors are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report for the financial year 2025-26.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors presently comprised of Mr. Dinesh Kumar Khara as the Chairman, Ms. Rekha Sethi and Mr. Veli Mati Ruotsala as the members. All members of the Audit Committee are the Independent Directors. During the year, all the recommendations made by Audit Committee were duly accepted by the Board of Directors.
Further, the changes in the constitution of the Audit Committee are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Annual Report.
COMMITTEES OF BOARD
Details on Committees constituted by the Board under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, their composition as well as changes in their composition, if any, during current financial year and number and dates of meetings of such Committees held during financial year 2025-26 are disclosed in Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Annual Report.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In terms of the provisions of section 2(51) and section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, during the financial year 2025-26 the details of whole-time Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP") of the Company are as follows:
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Name of KMP
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Designation
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1.
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Mr. Pankaj Mital
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Whole-time Director and President- SAMIL *
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2.
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Mr. Kunal Malani
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Chief Financial Officer#
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3.
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Mr. Gandharv Tongia
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Group Chief Financial Officer@
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4.
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Mr. Alok Goel
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Company Secretary
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* Mr. Pankaj Mital, Whole Time Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Company was elevated as the Whole-time Director and President- SAMIL effective from October 29, 2025.
# Mr. Kunal Malani, Chief Financial Officer of the Company was elevated as the President - Group Strategy & Transformation of the Company effective from November 15, 2025, and consequently resigned from the office of Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company effective from November 14, 2025.
@Mr. Gandharv Tongia was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, designated as Group CFO, effective from November 15, 2025.
BOARD EVALUATION
In terms of the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 read with Schedule II, Part D of the Listing Regulations, the Board carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, Board Committees, individual Directors including the Independent Directors and the Chairman of the Company on basis of the criteria specified as per the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India with aim to improve effectiveness of the Board and the Committees.
The criteria for evaluation under different categories depend on role the person(s)/group(s) plays in the Company. The criteria for every evaluation for the financial year 2025-26 was decided at every level depending on the functions, responsibilities, competencies required, nature of business etc. detailed as below:
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Person(s)/Group(s)
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Evaluation Criteria
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Chairman of the Company
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Leadership, steering skills, impartiality, commitment, ability to keep shareholder's interest in mind etc.
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Board
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The Board composition and structure, meetings of the Board, effectiveness of Board processes and its functions, monitoring effectiveness of Governance practices, evaluation of performance of management and providing their feedback etc.
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Committees of the Board
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The composition of Committees, structure of Committees, effectiveness of Committee meetings, independence of the Committees from the Board, contribution to the decisions of the Board etc.
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Executive/ Non-Executive/ Independent Director(s)
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Criteria for all Directors includes qualification, experience, knowledge and competencies, fulfilment of functions, commitment and their participation and contribution at the Board meetings and Committee meetings etc.
Additional criteria in case of Independent Directors, i.e., independent from the Company and other Directors, providing independent views and judgement.
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In a separate meeting of Independent Directors held on May 28, 2025, performance of Non-Independent Directors, the Board as a whole and the Chairman of the Company was evaluated, taking into account the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors. The Independent Directors at their meeting also assessed quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
It was noted that the Board as a whole is functioning as a cohesive body which is well engaged with different perspectives. The Board Members from different backgrounds bring about different complementarities and deliberations in the Board and Committee Meetings. It was also noted that the Committees are functioning well and all important issues are brought up and discussed in the Committees as per its terms of reference as mandated by law.
The evaluation process was carried out through a web-based application. The summary of evaluation reports was presented to respective Committees and the Board. The Directors had given positive feedback on overall functioning of the Committees and the Board of Directors. The suggestions made by the Directors regarding the evaluation process have been suitably incorporated in the processes. In the Board Meeting that followed meeting of the Independent Directors and meeting of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors was also discussed. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by entire Board, excluding the Independent Directors being evaluated.
POLICYONDIRECTORS'APPOINTMENTANDREMUNERATION
Pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee constituted under the provisions of section 178(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, recommended to the Board of Directors of the Company, a policy on Director's appointment and remuneration, including, criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and other matters. The afore-mentioned policy as approved by the Board of Directors, is uploaded on the Company's website at www.motherson.com. The extract of the afore-mentioned Policy is also covered in Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 and subject to disclosures in the Annual Accounts, directors state as under:
a) That in preparation of annual accounts for financial year ended March 31, 2026, the applicable Accounting Standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
b) That the Directors have selected appropriate Accounting Policies and applied them consistently and made judgment 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 March 31, 2026 and of the profit of the Company for that period;
c) That 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) That the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) That 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) That the Directors have devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT Statutory Auditors
As per section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the Members of the Company in 35th Annual General Meeting ("AGM") approved the re-appointment of M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 301003E/E300005), as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the second term of 5 (five) consecutive years i.e. from the conclusion of 35th AGM till the conclusion of 40th AGM of the Company to be held in the year 2027.
The financial statement referred to in the Auditors' Report are self¬ explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
The Auditors Report annexed with this Annual Report, does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks. During financial year 2025-26, the Auditors have not reported any matter under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013. Therefore, no detail is required to be disclosed under section 134(3)(ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Secretarial Auditor
In terms of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and the Listing Regulations, the Members of the Company in 38th AGM approved the appointment of M/s. SGS Associates LLP, Company Secretaries (CP No. 1509)
as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company, for conducting the Secretarial Audit to hold office for a term of five (5) consecutive years commencing from financial year 2025-26 till financial year 2029-30.
The Secretarial Report received from the Secretarial Auditor is annexed herewith and form integral part of this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer. The Company has received confirmation that M/s. SGS Associates is not disqualified from continuing as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
During financial year 2025-26, the Auditors have not reported any matter under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, therefore no detail is required to be disclosed under section 134(3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Cost Auditor
The maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, is required by the Company and accordingly such accounts and records have been prepared and maintained by the Company for financial year 2025-26.
As per recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors has appointed M/s. M.R. Vyas & Associates, Cost and Management Accountants (Registration No. 101394) as Cost Auditor for conducting the audit of cost records of the Company for financial year 2025-26.
During financial year 2025-26, the Auditors have not reported any matter under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, therefore no detail is required to be disclosed under section 134(3) (ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
During financial year 2025-26, the Company had received various awards and recognitions, which have been described in "Awards and Recognition" section, forming part of the Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and securities provided along with purpose for which loan or guarantee, or security is proposed to be utilized by recipient are provided in standalone financial statement. Please refer to Note No(s). 6(a), 6(b), 7 and 42 to the standalone financial statements.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Pursuant to Policy on the Related Party Transaction of the Company, all contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company during financial year with related parties which were on arm's length basis and were in ordinary course of business were approved by the Audit Committee. During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement/transaction with related parties which could be considered material for which shareholders' approval is required in accordance with provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to provision of applicable Listing Regulations, all related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval including transaction under section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and regulation 23 of the Listing Regulations.
Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee has been obtained for transactions which are foreseen and repetitive in nature. Also, where need for related party transaction cannot be foreseen, Audit Committee granted omnibus approval for such transactions having value upto INR one crore per transaction. The transactions entered into pursuant to omnibus approval were presented to the Audit Committee on quarterly basis by way of a statement giving details of all related party transactions.
The Company has developed a Related Party Transactions Manual, Standard Operating Procedures for purpose of identification and monitoring of such transactions. The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board and amended from time to time is uploaded on the Company's website.
All material related party transactions and their material modifications, if any, were entered into after being approved by the Company's shareholders.
The Company did not have any contracts or arrangements with related parties that fall under the scope of Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. The disclosure of related party transactions conducted on an arm's length basis as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 in Form AOC-2 for the financial year 2025-26 is enclosed as Annexure-C and form part of the Report.
Details of related party transactions entered into by the Company, in terms of Ind AS-24 have been disclosed in the Note No. 40 to standalone financial statements which sets out related party disclosures.
Approval of Related Party Transactions pursuant to SEBI Listing Regulations
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations and basis the recommendation of the Audit Committee, shareholders of the Company at its Annual General Meeting held on August 28, 2025, granted their approval for entering into contract(s)/agreements(s)/arrangement(s)/ transaction(s), between the Company and Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited. Further there is no transactions entered between the Company and/or its subsidiaries and/or its joint ventures for which approval of shareholders is required.
The shareholders of the Company in the afore-mentioned meeting had approved afore-mentioned related party transactions, as more particularly mentioned in the Notice for the meeting read with the explanatory statement attached thereto pursuant to section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Notice convening the above meeting along with the voting results can be viewed on the website of the Company at www. motherson.com.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information under section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is provided in Annexure - D to this Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided in Annexure - E to this Report.
The Statement containing the particulars of top 10 employees as required under section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and other applicable rules (if any), is provided in a separate annexure. Further, the report and the accounts are being sent to the members excluding the afore-mentioned annexure. In terms of section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013 the mentioned annexure is open for inspection at the registered office of the Company during the working hours for a period of twenty-one days before the date of the AGM. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has taken adequate steps to ensure compliance with the provisions of Corporate Governance as prescribed under the Listing Regulations. A separate section on Corporate Governance, forming a part of Annual Report and the requisite certificate from the Company's Auditors confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance is attached to the report on Corporate Governance.
DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report:
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report ("BRSR"), in the prescribed format is available as a separate section of the Annual Report and is also available on the Company's website at www.motherson.com. In terms of the Listing Regulations, the Company has obtained, BRSR Reasonable assurance on BRSR Core Indicators from M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 301003E/E300005).
Dividend Distribution Policy:
As per regulation 43A of the Listing Regulations, the Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company is disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, and the afore-mentioned Policy is also uploaded on the Company's website.
LISTING OF SECURITIES
A. Equity Shares
The equity shares of the Company are presently listed at the National Stock Exchange of India Limited ("NSE") and BSE Limited ("BSE").
B. Non-Convertible Debentures ("NCDs")
The details of NCDs issued and allotted by the Company as on March 31, 2026, are as under:
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Sl.
No.
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ISIN
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Issuance date
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Maturity date
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No. of NCDs (face value of INR 100,000 each)
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Stock Exchange
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1.
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INE775A08063
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November 25, 2021
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November 25, 2026
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515
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BSE
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2.
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INE775A08089*
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January 23, 2023
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January 23, 2026
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600
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BSE and NSE
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3.
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INE775A08097
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October 04, 2023
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October 04, 2028
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1500
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BSE
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4.
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INE775A08113#
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June 27, 2025
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June 27, 2030
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2025
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BSE
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* The NCDs issued on 23.01.2023 vide ISININE775A08089 was redeemed on the maturity date i.e. January 23,2026.
# The Company issued and allotted Rated, Listed, Unsecured, Redeemable, NCDs, bearing a coupon of 6.80% per annum, having a face value of INR 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh Only) each, for an aggregate principal amount of INR20,25,00,00,000 (Rupees Two Thousand Twenty Five Crores Only) on private placement basis on June 27,2025.
C. Compulsory Convertible Debentures ("CCDs")
The 1,50,000 6.50% CCDs of face value INR 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh Only) each are listed on NSE and BSE.
D. Commercial Paper(s)
The Company has issued commercial paper(s), the details are provided herein before.
The listing fees for the financial year 2025-26 for Equity Shares, NCDs and CCDs have been paid to the afore-mentioned Stock Exchanges.
The Company's equity shares continue to remain listed on NSE and BSE.
INTERNAL CONTROL
The Company has an Internal Control System commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit Reports are presented directly to the Audit Committee.
Details about Internal controls and their adequacy are set out in the Management Discussion & Analysis Report which forms part of this Report.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors had constituted Risk Management Committee to assist the Board with regard to the identification, evaluation and mitigation of strategic, operational, external environment and cyber security risks and in fulfilling its corporate governance oversight responsibilities and to develop policy for actions associated to mitigate the risks. The Committee is responsible for reviewing the risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continual basis.
The Risk Management Policy for the Company is uploaded on the Company's website. The development and implementation of risk management policy has been covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.
The terms of reference of the Risk Management Committee is provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The Company has also formulated a Risk Management Policy (RMC Policy). The RMC Policy is available on the website of the Company at www. motherson.com.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
During the financial year 2025-26 under review, no such order is passed by any Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations other than the orders mentioned herein above.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
In accordance with the requirements of section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has a Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") Committee. The CSR Committee comprises of Mr. Vivek Chaand Sehgal, Chairman, Ms. Rekha Sethi, Independent Director and Mr. Laksh Vaaman Sehgal, Non¬ Executive Director.
The terms of reference of the CSR Committee is provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The Company has also formulated a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy ("CSR Policy"). The CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company at www. motherson.com.
Annual report on CSR activities as required under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 has been appended as Annexure - F and forms integral part of this Report. The Company has engaged M/s. KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP, an Independent Agency, to conduct the impact assessment of the CSR initiatives undertaken for the financial year 2025-26. The impact assessment report is available on the website of the Company at www.motherson.com.
Further, the Group Chief Financial Officer of the Company has certified that CSR spends of the Company for financial year 2025¬ 26 have been utilised for the purpose and in the manner approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has established a vigil mechanism which incorporates a whistle blower policy in terms of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations for Directors and employees to report their genuine concerns. The objective of the Policy is to create a window for any person who observes an unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud, or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct or ethics policy (hereinafter "Unethical and Improper Practices"), either organizationally or individually, to be able to raise it and to provide for adequate safeguards against victimization of whistle blower and also to provide for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
Thought Arbitrage Consultancy has been appointed by the Board of Directors as an independent external ombudsman under this Whistle-blower Mechanism.
Protected Disclosure can be made by a Whistle Blower through an e-mail or dedicated telephone line or a letter to the Thought Arbitrage Consultancy or to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the Company's website at www.motherson.com.
ANNUAL RETURN
In accordance with the provisions of Section 92(3) read with section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the annual return in the prescribed format for the financial year 2025-26 is available on the website of the Company at www.motherson. com.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the Secretarial Standard 1 and Secretarial Standard 2 relating to 'Meeting of Board of Directors' and 'General Meetings' respectively, as specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India constituted under section 3 of the Company Secretaries Act, 1980 (56 of 1980), and approved as such by the Central Government.
HUMAN RESOURCES
The relations with the employees and associates continued to remain cordial throughout the year. The Directors of the Company wish to place on record their appreciation for the excellent team spirit and dedication displayed by the employees of the Company.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDERSSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ("POSH Act") and the Rules thereunder.
The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee ("ICC") under POSH Act. ICC composed of internal members and an external member who has extensive experience in the field. To build awareness in this area, the Company has been conducting various programmes on a continuous basis. The Company organised offline awareness training sessions on the topics of gender sensitisation and Code Policies including POSH Act for its office and factory-based employees.
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company received six (6) complaints under the POSH Act alleging sexual harassment. All complaints were duly investigated and addressed in accordance with the provisions of the POSH Act. The details are provided below:
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Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the financial year 2025-26
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Number of complaints disposed off during the financial year 2025-26
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Number of cases pending for more than ninety days
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6
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6
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Nil
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During the year under review, 5 complaints were upheld by the ICC and addressed by taking appropriate actions as per POSH Act. All complaints were tracked and monitored on timely basis.
COMPLIANCE WITH MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
Your Company has complied with all the applicable provisions of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
GREEN INITIATIVES
Notice of AGM along with Annual Report 2025-26 is being sent only through electronic mode to those Members whose email addresses are registered with the Company / Depositories. Members may note that the Notice and Annual Report 2025-26 will also be available on the Company's website at www.motherson. com, websites of the Stock Exchanges i.e. BSE and NSE at www. bseindia.com and www.nseindia.com respectively. The above is in compliance with General Circular No. 14/2020 dated April 8, 2020 read with General Circular No. 17/2020 dated April 13, 2020, General Circular No. 20/2020 dated May 5, 2020, General Circular No. 22/2020 dated June 15, 2020, General Circular No. 33/2020 dated September 28, 2020, General Circular No. 39/2020 dated December 31, 2020, General Circular No. 02/2021 dated January 13, 2021, General Circular No. 20/2021 dated December 08, 2021, General Circular No. 2/2022 dated May 5, 2022, General Circular No. 10/2022 dated December 28, 2022 General Circular No. 09/2023 dated September 25, 2023, General Circular No 09/2024
dated September 19, 2024 and General Circular No. 3/2025 dated
September 22, 2025 issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs,
Government of India and Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFDPoD-2/P/
CIR/2024/133 dated October 3, 2024 issued by the SEBI.
OTHER AFFIRMATIONS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014, the Company affirms that for the financial year ended March
31, 2026:
a) T here were no proceedings, either filed by the Company or against the Company, pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, before the National Company Law Tribunal or any other court during the year under review.
b) T here was no instance of one-time settlement with any bank or financial institution.
c) T here were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year and the date of this Report.
d) T here has been no change in the nature of business of the Company as on the date of this Report.
e) N o amount has been transferred to Reserves by the Company during the financial year ended on March 31, 2026.
f) T here was no revision of financial statement and Board's Report of the Company during the year under review.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Board of Directors would like to place on record their sincere appreciation for the wholehearted support and contributions made by all the employees of the Company as well as customers, suppliers, bankers, investors and other authorities. Our consistent growth was made possible by their hard work, solidarity, cooperation and support.
The Directors also thank the Government of various countries, Government of India, State Governments in India and concerned Government Departments/Agencies for their co-operation, support and look forward to their continued support in the future.
The Board of Directors wish to thank all the stakeholders of the Company for their continuous support.
For and on behalf of the Board For Samvardhana Motherson International Limited
Vivek Chaand Sehgal
Place : Dubai Chairman
Date : June 23, 2026 DIN:00291126
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