Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 108th Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements of your Company ("the Company" or "Simplex") for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026.
Financial Results
The financial performance of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2026 is summarized below:
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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Particulars
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31st March,
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31st March,
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31st March,
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31st March,
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2026
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2025
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2026
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2025
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Revenue from Operations
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6,702
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7,313
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10,212
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10,756
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Earning before finance costs, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
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900
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745
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903
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757
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Less: Finance Costs
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128
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155
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128
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150
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Less: Depreciation and amortization
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291
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543
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292
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548
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Share of net profit of Associates and Joint Ventures accounted for using equity method
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-
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-
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28
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15
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Profit before exceptional items and tax
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481
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47
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511
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74
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Exceptional Item
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8
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143
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8
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143
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Profit before tax
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489
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190
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519
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217
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Less: income tax expenses
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Current Tax
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114
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38
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117
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41
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Deferred Tax Charge
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30
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60
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30
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60
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Excess Current tax provision for earlier years written back (net)
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(32)
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(5)
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(32)
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(5)
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Profit for the year
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377
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97
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404
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121
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Attributable to:
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Owners of the Company
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377
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97
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400
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116
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Non-Controlling Interest
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-
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-
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4
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5
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Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) for the year, net of tax
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195
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(33)
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212
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(35)
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Attributable to:
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Owners of the Company
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195
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(33)
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207
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(35)
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Non-Controlling Interest
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-
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-
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5
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*
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Total Comprehensive Income for the year
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572
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64
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616
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86
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Attributable to:
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Owners of the Company
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572
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64
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607
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81
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Non-Controlling Interest
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-
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-
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9
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5
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Profit for the period
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377
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97
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400
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116
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Balance at the beginning of the year
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(11,553)
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(11,634)
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(11,352)
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(11,453)
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Profit/(loss) available to owners for appropriation
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(11,176)
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(11,537)
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(10,952)
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(11,337)
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Measurements of post-employment benefit obligations
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(7)
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(16)
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(7)
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(15)
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Balance carried to Balance Sheet
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(11,183)
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(11,553)
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(10,959)
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(11,352)
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Review of Operations
During the year under review, on standalone basis, revenue from operations were H6,702 mns as against H7,313 mns in the previous year. The Company reported profit before exceptional items and tax of H481 mns as against profit of H47 mns in the previous financial year and net profit for the year was H377 mns as against profit of H97 mns in previous financial year. Other Comprehensive Income for the year (net of tax) is H 195 mns as against loss of H 33 mns in the previous year. After considering other comprehensive income, total comprehensive income stood at H572 mns as against income of H 64 mns in the previous year.
On a consolidated basis, the revenue from operations was H 10,212 mns as against H 10,756 mns in the previous year. The Company reported profit before exceptional items and tax of H 511 mns as compared to profit of H 74 mns in the previous year and profit for the year was H 404 mns as against profit of H 121 mns in the previous year. Other Comprehensive income for the year (net of tax) is H 212 mns as against loss of H 35 mns in the previous year. After considering other comprehensive income, total comprehensive income stood at H 616 mns as against income of H 86 mns in the previous year.
Business Review
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company continued to focus on execution of its ongoing infrastructure projects across its key business segments. Despite a challenging business environment marked by intense competition, input cost pressures and liquidity constraints, the Company remained committed to timely project execution, operational efficiency and prudent cost management. The Company continued to strengthen its project execution capabilities through effective resource utilisation, improved project monitoring and disciplined financial management. It also maintained its focus on quality, safety and compliance while pursuing opportunities in buildings, industrial, power and urban infrastructure projects. The Company has been associated with the country's infrastructure building with over 3000 projects spanning almost all the gamut of construction industry. During the year under review, the Company bagged new orders amounting to approx H5295 mns in various vertical it operates making the order book above H12000 mns as on 31st March, 2026.
Transfer to General Reserves
The Company has not transferred any amount to the General Reserves during the current financial year.
Dividend
The Board of Directors do not recommend any dividend for the Financial Year 2025-2026 in order to conserve cash and strengthen the company's financial position.
Material changes and commitments
There are no material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year and the date of this report.
Deposits
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") and the Rules framed thereunder. The requisite return for FY 2024-2025 with respect to amount(s) not considered as deposits has been filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Share Capital
The Company undertook significant restructuring measures aimed at strengthening its financial position and facilitating business revival, pursuant to Master Restructuring Agreement ("MRA") entered into between the Company and National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited ("NARCL").
As per MRA, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 28th March 2025, approved the allotment of equity shares to NARCL through the conversion of a portion of the Company's outstanding debt. As a result, NARCL acquired 15% of the paid-up equity share capital of the Company, on a fully diluted basis.
Subsequently, for business expansion and to implement the approved restructuring plan, theCompany undertook a preferential allotment of Equity Shares and Convertible Warrants. The Convertible Warrants are exercisable into an equivalent number of Equity Shares within a period of 18 (eighteen) months from the date of allotment, i.e., on or before 29th November 2026, in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. As part of this process, additional equity shares were also allotted to NARCL to ensure that its shareholding remained at 15% of the paid-up equity capital on a fully diluted basis.
Further, as part of a One-Time Settlement arrangement, the Company allotted 10,00,000 equity shares to ICICI Bank Limited. In line with the agreed shareholding structure, an additional 1,73,000 equity shares were also allotted to NARCL to maintain its 15% holding in the paid-up share capital of the Company.
The details of the allotments made during the year are summarized below:
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Date of Allotment
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No. of Securities Allotted
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Issue Price
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Allottee
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Amount converted from debt
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Fund Infused
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29th May 2025
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72,39,447 Equity shares
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H289/-
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Non-promoters
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NA
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H209,22,00,183/-
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29th May 2025
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74,20,935 Convertible Warrants
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H289/-
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Non-Promoters & Promoters
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NA
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H53,61,62,553.75/-
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29th May 2025
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25,91,000 Equity shares
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H289/-
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NARCL
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H74,87,99,000/-
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NA
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8,65,052 Equity Shares
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H18,75,00,021/-
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21st July 2025
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pursuant to conversion
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H289/-
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Non-Promoters
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NA
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(balance 75% of the
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of Warrants
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consideration)
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22nd July 2025
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10,00,000 Equity Shares
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H294/-
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ICICI Bank Limited
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H29,40,00,000/-
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NA
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22nd July 2025
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1,73,000 Equity Shares
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H294/-
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NARCL
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H5,08,62,000/-
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NA
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These capital restructuring and fund infusion initiatives mark a critical step in the Company's turnaround efforts and long-term strategic roadmap.
As on 31st March 2026, the paid-up share capital of the Company stood at H 15,85,76,559/-, comprising 7,90,95,346 equity shares of H 2/- each aggregating to H15,81,90,692/-, and H3,85,867/- towards forfeited shares.
There was no change in the authorised share capital of the Company during the year under review.
Details of Utilization of fund raised through Preferential Allotment
During the year under review, the Company raised funds through the preferential issue of Equity Shares and Convertible Warrants in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 and the Listing Regulations. The Audit Committee reviewed the statement of utilization of funds raised through the preferential issue on a quarterly basis. The Company also obtained reports from the Monitoring Agency appointed to monitor the utilization of the proceeds, and such reports were reviewed by the Audit Committee and placed before the Board of Directors. The Monitoring Agency Reports, together with the Company's comments thereon, were submitted to the
Stock Exchanges within the prescribed timelines and were also hosted on the Company's website.
The proceeds of the preferential issue have been utilised for the purposes stated in the Explanatory Statement to the Notice convening the Extraordinary General Meeting. There was no material deviation or variation in the utilisation of the proceeds from the objects stated at the time of the issue during the financial year ended 31st March, 2026.
Extract of the Annual Return
In accordance with the Act, the annual return in the prescribed format is available at website of the Company at www.simplexinfra.com.
Number of meetings of the Board
Four meetings of the Board were held during the year. The details of the meetings of the Board are provided in the corporate governance report, which forms part of this Report.
Board Committees
The details pertaining to the Board Committees are included in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this report.
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as prescribed under Section 133 of the Act, read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015. Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy.
Your Directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them, make the following statements in terms of section 134 (3)(c) & 134 (5) of the Act:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) That appropriate accounting policies were selected and consistently applied and judgments and estimates were made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the company for that period;
(c) That proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) That the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;
(e) That proper internal financial controls were followed by the company and such internal financial controls are reviewed by the Management and Independent Internal Auditors and any material weakness noticed during such review, remedial action is taken by the management so that internal control system as also its implementation is adequate and effective; and
(f) That proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration and other details
The Company's policy on Directors' appointments and remuneration and other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act is hosted on the Company's website at www.simplexinfra.com. The details relating to the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are given in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.
Particulars of Employees and other additional information
The details of remuneration as required to be disclosed under Section 134 (3) (q) and Section 197 (12) of the Act and the Rules made thereunder are given in Annexure '1' forming part of this Board Report. Disclosures as contained in Rule 5 (1) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided at Table 1(a) of the Annexure-1.
The information in respect of employees of the Company required pursuant to Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, is provided at Table 1 (b) of the Annexure-1 forming part of this Report. In terms of Section 136(1) of the Act and the rules made thereunder, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the shareholders excluding the aforesaid Table 1(b). Shareholders interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary.
The employees are neither relatives of any Directors of the Company, nor hold 2% or more of the paid-up equity share capital of the Company as per Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Shareholders interested in obtaining the details of employees posted outside India and in receipt of a remuneration of H 60 Lakhs per financial year or H 5 lakhs per month or more, may write to the Company Secretary of the Company.
Particulars of Loans given, Investments made, guarantees given or security provided by the Company
The Company is engaged in the business of contract constructing infrastructural facilities as specified in
Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 2013. In accordance with the exemption provided by Section 186 (11) to the companies engaged in the business of providing infrastructural facilities, the provisions of Section 186 (2) to (13) of the Act, in respect of providing loan, guarantee or security to any other body corporate/ person do not apply to the Company.
Related Party Transactions
All the related party transactions were in the ordinary course of business and at arm's length. The Company periodically reviews and monitors related party transactions. A statement of all related party transactions is presented before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel etc. which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3) (h) of the Act in Form AOC 2 is not applicable.
However, the details of the related party transactions are set out in Note 30 to the standalone financial statements forming part of this Annual Report.
The Company has a Policy on materiality of and dealing with Related Party Transactions, as approved by the Board, which is available at its website www.simplexinfra.com.
Risk Management
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Risk Management Committee to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The Company also has in place a Risk Management Policy to identify and assess the key risk areas. The Members of the Risk Management Committee monitor and reviews the implementation of various aspects of the Risk Management Policy. Major risks identified by the Company are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuous basis. At present no particular risk whose adverse impact may threaten the existence of the Company is visualized.
The details of risk management are covered in the management discussion and analysis, which forms part of this report.
The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, details provided in Corporate Governance Report and has framed a corporate social responsibility policy which is available at the website of the Company at www.simplexinfra.com.
The Company endeavors to fulfill its CSR responsibilities in its identified segments- education, healthcare, welfare of poor and girl child, preservation of art and heritage. However, the Company has negative average net profit of three immediately preceding financial year, therefore the Company was not required to spend any amount towards corporate social responsibility during the year.
The annual report on CSR containing particulars specified in Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, is set out herewith as "Annexure-2".
Performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and Individual Directors
During the year, formal annual evaluation of the Board, its Committees and individual Directors were carried out as per the framework laid down by the Board for formal annual evaluation of the performance of the Board, Committees and individual Directors. It includes circulation of questionnaires to all Directors for evaluation of the Board and its Committees, which entails a wide range of parameters facilitating proper evaluation of the Board, its Committees and individual Directors. The response/ feedback/ comment received from each Director is carefully considered by the Board.
A separate meeting of Independent Directors was also held to review the performance of Whole-time Directors, performance of the Board as a whole and performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of Whole Time Directors and Directors.
Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the independent director being evaluated.
The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process and also the performance of Directors, Independent Directors, Chairman and performance of the Board as a whole was found satisfactory.
Subsidiaries, Associates & Joint Ventures
As on 31st March, 2026, your Company has seven Subsidiaries namely (i) Simplex (Middle East) Limited, UAE (ii) Simplex Infrastructures Libya Joint Venture Co., Libya (iii) Simplex Infra Development Private Limited (iv) Maa Durga Expressways Private Limited, (v) Jaintia Highway Private Limited , (vi) Simplex (Bangladesh) Private Limited and (vii) PC Patel Mahalaxmi Simplex Consortium Private Limited, one Associate namely Simplex Infrastructures LLC, Oman and two Joint Venture Companies namely (i) Arabian Construction Co-Simplex Infra Private Limited and (ii) Simplex Almoayyed W.L.L.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 129 (3) of the Act, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statement of the Company's subsidiary/ associate/ joint venture companies is provided in the Form AOC-1, is attached after the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the audited financial statements, including the consolidated financial statements and related information of the Company and audited accounts of each of its subsidiaries, are available on our website, www.simplexinfra.com. These documents will also be available for inspection electronically up to the date of AGM. Members seeking to inspect such documents can send an email to secretarial. legal@simplexinfra.com.
The Company has formulated a policy on identification of material subsidiaries in line with Regulation 16(1) (c) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations) and the same is placed on the Company's website at www.simplexinfra.com. The Company does not have any material subsidiaries as on the date of this report.
Formation /Cessation of Company's Subsidiaries/Associate/ Joint Venture
During the year under review, no company has become or has ceased to be a Subsidiary/ Associate/ Joint Venture of the Company.
Directors
Mr. Rajiv Mundhra (DIN : 00014237) continues as a Non¬ Executive Director and Chairman of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation.
Mr. Subrata Kumar Ray (DIN : 11003975), was inducted to the Board of Directors as an Additional Director and an Independent Director of the Company with effect from 28th March, 2025, not liable to retire by rotation. His appointment has been approved by the Members of the Company at the extra ordinary general meeting of the Company held on 22nd April 2025.
Mr. Gurumurthy Ramanathan (DIN : 10366010) was inducted to the Board of Directors as an Additional Director in the capacity of a Nominee Director, representing National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL), with effect from 28th March, 2025 as Non-Executive Director, not liable to retire by rotation. His appointment has been approved by the Members of the Company at the extra ordinary general meeting of the Company held on 22nd April 2025.
Mr. Samiran Kumar Bhattacharyya (DIN : 00112844), was inducted to the Board of Directors as an Additional Director and as Whole-time Director of the Company with effect from 13th August 2025, liable to retire by rotation. His appointment has been approved by the Members of the Company at the annual general meeting of the Company held on 25th September 2025.
The tenure of Mr. Sukumar Dutta (DIN : 00062827) as Whole-time Director & CFO of the Company was upto 31st August 2025. Due to his advanced age and health- related reasons, Mr. Dutta has conveyed his decision not to seek re-appointment. The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for his invaluable guidance, dedicated service, and significant contributions to the Company during his long association.
Mr. Shamik Dasgupta (DIN : 01127296), Non-executive Director, who retires by rotation, was re-appointed at annual general meeting of the Company held on 25th September, 2025.
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors, the Members of the Company at the extra-ordinary general meeting held on 22nd April, 2026, approved the re-appointment of Mr. Pratap Kumar Chakravarty (DIN : 09021538) and Mrs. Indira Biswas (DIN: 03401620) as Independent Directors of the Company for a second term of five consecutive years commencing from 13th February 2026 and 16th April 2026, respectively. They shall not be liable to retire by rotation. The Company has received the necessary consent, declarations and confirmations from them confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations.
Mr. Samiran Kumar Bhattacharyya (DIN : 00112844), Whole-time Director, retires by rotation and being eligible has offered himself for re-appointment at the ensuing annual general meeting. Based on performance evaluation and the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing annual general meeting, the Board recommends his re-appointment.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act and Listing Regulations, Independent Directors of the Company have submitted their declaration that they meet with the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act and are not disqualified from continuing as Independent Directors of the Company as per the criteria laid down in Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1 )(b) of Listing Regulations. They have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013.They have registered themselves with the data bank maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). The terms and conditions of appointment of the Independent Directors are in compliance with the provisions of the Act and are placed on the website of the Company www. simplexinfra.com. The Company has also disclosed on its website details of the familiarization programs to educate the Independent Directors regarding their roles, rights and responsibilities in the Company and the nature of the industry in which the Company operates, the business model of the Company, etc.
The Board confirms that all the Independent Directors possess integrity and the requisite expertise and experience to discharge their functions effectively.
All the Directors have submitted the requisite disclosures/declarations as required under the relevant provisions of the Act.
Appropriate resolutions seeking your approval and brief resume / details for re-appointment of Directors are furnished in the notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, Mr. Sukumar Dutta (DIN : 00062827) has stepped down from his position as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company, effective at the close of business on 31st August 2025, due to health- related reasons. Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 13th August 2025, appointed Mr. Samiran Kumar Bhattacharyya (DIN : 00112844) as the Chief Financial Officer, effective from 1st September 2025.
Mr. B. L. Bajoria, Senior Vice President & Company Secretary, continues to serve as a Key Managerial Personnel of the Company in accordance with the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Remuneration and other details of the said Key Managerial Personnel for the financial year ended 31st March 2026 are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report under the heading 'compensation structures' in Nomination and Remuneration Committee, which forms a part of this Report.
Significant and material orders passed by Regulators/Courts/Tribunals
During the year under review, there were no significant or material orders passed by the Regulators/ Courts/ Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company and its operations in future.
Internal Control Systems and their adequacy
The details with respect to internal control systems and their adequacy are included in the management discussion & analysis report, which forms part of this report.
Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower Policy)
The Company has formulated a Whistle Blower Policy to provide a formal mechanism to Directors and employees to report their concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct or ethics policy. The Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of employees who avail the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. Appropriate steps are taken for redressing
the grievances as per the mechanism approved by the Board as and when the complaints are received.
The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company www.simplexinfra.com.
Secretarial Standards
The Company has generally complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board and General Meetings.
Statutory Auditors
M/s. Binayak Dey & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.328896E) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (five) years to conduct audit for FY 2022-23 to FY 2026-27 from the conclusion of the Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the Company held on 12th day of May, 2022 till the conclusion
of 109th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2027.
The Auditors have confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer review process of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI.
The Audit Committee reviews the independence and objectivity of the Auditors and the effectiveness of the Audit process.
During the year under review, no fraud was reported by the Auditors under section 143(12) of the Act.
Audit Reports
The Statutory Auditors' Report to the Shareholders (both Standalone and Consolidated) does not contain any qualification, adverse observation/ comment/ remark.
Secretarial Auditor and Secretarial Audit Report
Pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations and Section 204 of the Act read with applicable rules, M/s. Labh & Labh Associates, Company Secretaries (FRN: P2025WB105500) were appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company by the Members of the Company at the annual general meeting of the Company held on 25th September, 2025 for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years from the FY 2025-26 till FY 2029-30.
The Secretarial Audit for the FY 2025-2026 was conducted by M/s. Labh & Labh Associates, Company Secretaries (Firm Registration No. P2025WB105500) in accordance with the provisions of Section 204 of the Act. The Secretarial Auditors' Report is annexed herewith as "Annexure -3".
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(f) of the Companies Act, 2013, the explanations/comments of the Board on the qualifications contained in the Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 are set out below:
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Secretarial Auditor's qualifications
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Board's explanation and comments
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The Company has entered into Master Restructuring Agreement with the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited ("NARCL") on 15.01.2025 and the debts of the Company (including debentures) have been restructured and taken over by NARCL and there is no outstanding debentures/deposits of the Company as on 31.03.2026. However, the directors already disqualified in terms of Section 164 of the Act, continue to be disqualified till completion of their respective tenure of disqualification as stipulated vide the said provisions. Accordingly, payments made by the Company to such directors without the approval of the lenders, debenture holders during the year under report are in contravention to the provisions of the Act.
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The remuneration paid by the Company to its Whole-time Director (WTD) during the year was in compliance with the provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013, as the Company had made the requisite application seeking approval from its lenders and such approval was not rejected or denied.
Further, the said Director retired from the position of WTD & CFO with effect from the close of business hours on 31st August 2025.
The remuneration payable to the concerned Directors is being made pursuant to the requisite approvals of the lenders, wherever applicable, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable laws.
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Secretarial Auditor's qualifications
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Board's explanation and comments
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Shareholding Pattern filed with Stock Exchange in terms of Regulation 31 of the Listing Regulations, for change in capital on 28.03.2025 has been filed with stock exchange on 12.04.2025 resulting delay.
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The Company was of the view that the revised Shareholding Pattern should be filed only after the allotted shares were credited to the respective demat accounts of the allottees, i.e., upon receipt of the trading approval from the Stock Exchange and subsequent reflection of the allotment in the beneficiary position (Benpos). This was considered necessary to ensure that the Shareholding Pattern presented an accurate and complete representation of the post-allotment shareholding of the Company.
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Re-appointment of Mr. Sukumar Dutta (Whole-time- Director and Chief Financial Officer) vide Board Meeting held on 27.05.2025 was not informed to the Stock Exchange in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations.
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At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 May 2025, the Board approved the proposal for the re-appointment of Mr. Sukumar Dutta (DIN: 00062827) as Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer, subject to the approval of the Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
However, prior to the Annual General Meeting, Mr. Dutta expressed his intention to retire and did not continue with his proposed re-appointment. Consequently, the proposed re-appointment did not take effect and was never placed before the Members for approval.
Thereafter, the retirement of Mr. Sukumar Dutta (DIN: 00062827) from the office of Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer with effect from the close of business hours on 31 August 2025 was duly intimated to the Stock Exchanges as part of the outcome of the Board Meeting held on 13 August 2025, in compliance with the applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
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The Company has obtained an annual secretarial compliance report from M/s. Labh & Labh Associates, Company Secretaries (Firm Registration No. P2025WB105500) in accordance with SEBI circular no. CIR/CFD/ CMD1/27/2019 dated 8th February 2019.
Secretarial Auditors have confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer review process of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICSI.
The Board/ Audit Committee reviews the independence and objectivity of the Secretarial Auditors and the effectiveness of the Audit process.
Cost Audit
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Act read with Companies (Cost Record & Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, your Company has appointed M/s Mukesh Kumar & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No: 00140) to conduct the audit of cost records of the Company for the financial year 2025-2026. They have confirmed their independent status and that they are free from any disqualifications under section 141 of the Companies Act 2013.
As required under the Act, a resolution seeking Members' approval for ratification of remuneration of the Cost Auditors forms part of the notice convening the Annual General meeting.
Designated Person for furnishing information and extending co-operation to Registrar of Companies (ROC) in respect of beneficial interest in shares of the Company
The Sr. V.P. & Company Secretary of the Company is the designated person responsible for furnishing
information and extending cooperation to the ROC in respect of beneficial interest in the Company's shares.
Consolidated Financial Statement
Your Company has prepared Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with Section 129(3) of the Act and applicable accounting principles generally accepted in India including the Indian Accounting Standards specified in the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (as amended) under Section 133 of the Act. The Consolidated Statements reflect the results of the Company and that of its Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associates. As required by Regulations 33 of the Listing Regulations with the Stock Exchanges, the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements together with the Auditors Report thereon are annexed and form part of this Annual Report. Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company including the consolidated financial statements and separate audited accounts in respect of its subsidiaries are available on the website of the Company www.simplexinfra.com. The financial statements of the Subsidiary Companies are kept open for inspection by the Shareholders at the Registered Office of the Company and a statement containing the salient features of the Company's financial statement of the Company's subsidiary/ associate/ joint ventures is attached as aforesaid.
Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required to be disclosed under Section 134(3) (m) of the Act read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are provided in the Annexure - 4 to this Report.
Management Discussion and Analysis
Management Discussion and Analysis for the year under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations with the Stock Exchange(s) in India is presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
Corporate Governance Report
A separate report on 'Corporate Governance' including a certificate from M/s. Binayak Dey & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of the Company confirming compliance of the Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations is annexed hereto and forms a part of the report.
Capital Expenditure
During the year under review, the Company has made additions of H 479 mns to its Property, plant and equipment consisting of only tangible assets.
Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
Pursuant to Provisions of Section 124 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended from time to time, all unpaid or unclaimed dividends, which remains unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years are required to be transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF"), established by the Central Government. Further, the Company is also required to transfer all the shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for Seven (7) consecutive years or more to the Demat Account created by the IEPF Authority. However, in case if any dividend is paid or claimed for any year during the said period of Seven (7) consecutive years, the shares in respect of which dividend is paid or claimed shall not be transferred to demat account of IEPF. In compliance with the aforesaid provisions the Company has transferred the unclaimed and unpaid dividends and corresponding shares to IEPF. The details of the unclaimed / unpaid dividend during the last seven (7) years and also the details of the unclaimed shares transferred to IEPF are available on the website of the Company at www.simplexinfra.com.
Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women
The Company has formulated a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder.
An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) with requisite number of representatives has been set up to redress complaints relating to sexual harassment, if any, received from women employees.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2026, the Committee has not received any complaints pertaining to sexual harassment.
Maternity Benefit provided by the Company under Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company declares that it has duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible women employees have been extended the statutory benefits prescribed under the Act, including paid maternity leave, continuity of salary and service during the leave period, and post-maternity support, as applicable. The Company remains committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that upholds the rights and welfare of its women employees in accordance with applicable laws.
Designated Person for furnishing information and extending cooperation to Registrar of Companies in respect of beneficial interest in shares of the Company
Mr. B.L.Bajoria, Sr. V.P & Company Secretary of the Company is the designated person responsible for furnishing information and extending cooperation to the ROC in respect of beneficial interest in the Company's shares.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
No application has been admitted by NCLT or Corporate Insolvency Resolution process (CIRP) proceedings initiated as on 31st March, 2026.
Details of difference between Valuation Amount on one time Settlement and Valuation while availing loan from Banks and Financial Institutions
The Master Restructuring Agreement (MRA) was executed between the Company and the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) on January 15, 2025, whereby NARCL restructured the entire debts of the Company, and a revised repayment structure was agreed. As on March 31, 2026, the Company successfully concluded settlement/restructuring arrangements of 99.55% of its secured debt as per MRA.
Acknowledgment
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the co-operation and support received from the Financial Institutions, Banks, Customers, Vendors, Central and State Government Authorities, Regulatory Authorities, Stock Exchanges and the Company's all valued stakeholders. Your Directors also take this opportunity to place on record their gratitude for the efforts and continuous hard work of all the employees.
By Order of the Board For Simplex Infrastructures Limited
Rajiv Mundhra
Place: Kolkata Chairman
Date: 28th May, 2026 DIN: 00014237
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