The Board of Directors of the Company is pleased to submit their 45th Annual Report on the operations and performance of the Company along with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March 2026.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The brief summary of the financial performance of the Company for the financial year under review, along with the comparative figures for the previous year, is summarised herein below:
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PARTICULARS
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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2025-26
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2024-25
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2025-26
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2024-25
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Revenue from Operations
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86,846.06
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77,705.56
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86,846.07
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77,705.56
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Other Income
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1,940.25
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1,114.93
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1,940.24
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1,175.55
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Total Income
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88,786.31
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78,820.49
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88,786.31
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78,881.11
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Total Expenses
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81,161.37
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73,034.73
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81,260.99
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73,298.61
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Earnings before Interest, Depreciation, Tax and Amortization (EBIDTA)
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8,636.64
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6,288.52
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8,537.06
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6,089.27
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Less: Finance Cost
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792.38
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414.90
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792.41
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416.07
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Less: Depreciation
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219.32
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87.87
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219.33
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90.70
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Profit / (Loss) before Exceptional Item & Tax
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7,624.94
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5,785.76
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7,525.35
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5,582.50
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Exceptional Item
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Share of Profit / (Loss) of Associates and Joint Ventures
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(57.79)
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68.34
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Profit / (Loss) before Tax
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7,624.94
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5,785.77
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7,467.53
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5,650.84
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Tax Expenses
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Less: Current Tax
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858.01
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858.01
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Less: Deferred Tax
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(0.29)
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Profit / (Loss) after Tax
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7,624.94
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4,927.76
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7,467.53
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4,793.12
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Other Comprehensive Income for the Year (Net of Taxes)
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10.18
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(12.60)
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10.17
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(12.60)
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Total Comprehensive Income for the Year
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7,635.12
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4,915.15
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7,477.70
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4,780.52
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Earnings per Share (Nominal value ' 2/- per share
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- Basic
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10.36
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7.83
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10.14
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7.61
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- Diluted )
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9.53
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6.54
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9.33
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6.36
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
On a standalone basis, the Operating Revenue of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026 stood at ' 86,846.06 Lakh, registering a growth of approximately 11.76% over ' 77,705.56 Lakh in the previous financial year. The Net Profit for the year under review increased to ' 7,624.94 Lakh, as against ' 4,927.76 Lakh in the previous year, reflecting a growth of approximately 54.73%.
On a consolidated basis, the Operating Revenue for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026 stood at ' 86,846.07 Lakh, as compared to ' 77,705.56 Lakh in the previous year. The Company recorded a Consolidated Net Profit of ' 7,467.53 Lakh during the financial year 2025-26, as against a Consolidated Net Profit of ' 4,793.12 Lakh in the previous year.
The improvement in both revenue and profitability is a result of improved operational efficiencies, and the Board remains confident of sustaining this growth momentum in the coming years.
STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS
SPML Infra Limited is one of India's leading infrastructure development company with over 45 years of exemplary experience in delivering sustainable and technology-driven solutions across the water, power, environment, and urban infrastructure sectors. Established in 1981, the company has built a strong pan-India presence and successfully executed more than 700 infrastructure projects, creating assets that have significantly contributed to the nation's economic and social development.
SPMLs diverse portfolio includes drinking water supply systems, wastewater treatment plants, integrated sewerage networks, municipal solid waste management facilities, power transmission and distribution systems, substations, rural electrification
projects, and smart city solutions. Recognized as India's leading water management company, SPML has played a pivotal role in providing safe and clean drinking water to over 50 million people across urban and rural India.
The company's achievements have earned global and national recognition. SPML was ranked 14th among the World's Top 50 Private Water Companies by Global Water Intelligence (GWI), London, and has been recognized among India's 10 Best Infrastructure Companies. As a publicly listed and ESG-compliant organization, SPML remains committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and responsible infrastructure development.
Further strengthening its growth trajectory, SPML Infra has secured new project orders worth approximately ' 5,600 crore, independently or through joint ventures, over the past year. These orders have significantly enhanced the company's order book and provide strong visibility for revenue growth and financial performance in the coming years. With a robust project pipeline, diversified capabilities, and a focus on future-ready infrastructure solutions, SPML Infra continues to play an important role in shaping India's sustainable development journey.
Driving India’s Energy Transition through Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Building on over four decades of experience in developing critical water and power infrastructure, SPML Infra is strategically expanding into the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sector to support India's accelerating energy transition. With the country targeting nearly 236 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2031¬ 32, energy storage is emerging as a critical enabler of renewable energy integration, grid stability, and long-term energy security.
To strengthen its capabilities in this high-growth sector, SPML Infra has partnered with Energy Vault, USA, a global leader in sustainable energy storage solutions. The collaboration combines Energy Vault's advanced technology with SPML Infra's proven expertise in executing large-scale infrastructure projects, creating a strong platform to deliver innovative and scalable energy storage solutions across India.
Demonstrating its growing presence in the sector, SPML Infra has secured a landmark ' 1,128 crore contract from NTPC Limited for the development of a 1 GWh Battery Energy Storage System, recognized as India's largest single BESS order. The turnkey project involves the execution of a 1,000 MWh energy storage facility and includes a 15-year Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreement, providing long-term performance assurance and regular revenue visibility.
Further strengthening its position in the energy storage value chain, SPML Infra's state-of-the-art BESS manufacturing facility in Pune, with an initial production capacity of 2.5 GWh, is nearing completion. As part of its growth strategy, the company plans to expand the facility's capacity to 5 GWh, establishing a significant domestic manufacturing base for advanced energy storage solutions and supporting India's drive towards self-reliance in clean energy technologies.
With a strong order pipeline, strategic technology partnerships, and expanding manufacturing capabilities, SPML Infra is well- positioned to emerge as a leading player in the BESS market. The company's investments in energy storage not only strengthen its growth prospects but also reinforce its commitment to building a resilient, sustainable, and low-carbon energy future for India.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the financial year under review, save for the Company's strategic entry into the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) business as detailed above, there has been no change in the nature of the business of the Company.
DIVIDEND
With a view to conserving resources for the Company's working capital requirements and to support overall operational efficiency, the Board of Directors has considered it prudent to retain the profits within the Company. Accordingly, the Board does not recommend any dividend for the financial year 2025-26.
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
The requirement of formulating a Dividend Distribution Policy under Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is applicable to the top 1000 listed entities determined on the basis of market capitalisation. The said requirement is not applicable to the Company for the financial year under review.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire profit for the financial year 2025-26 in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Consequently, no amount has been transferred to the General Reserve during the year under review.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, including any amendments thereto. Accordingly, no amount of principal or interest in respect of such deposits was outstanding as on 31st March 2026.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the financial year under review, the Company issued and allotted 1,89,153 equity shares of face value ' 2/- each to eligible employees upon exercise of stock options granted under the SPML ESOP Scheme, 2021. These shares were allotted at an exercise price of ' 31.20/- per share, aggregating to ' 59.02 Lakh.
Pursuant to the approval of the shareholders at their meeting held on 10th December, 2025, the Company issued and allotted 11,44,436 equity shares of face value ' 2/- each under the preferential allotment mechanism. These shares were allotted to National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd. (NARCL), the lender, at an issue price of ' 276/- per share, aggregating to
' 3,158.64 Lakh. The allotments were made by way of conversion of outstanding loans.
Out of the total warrants issued during the financial year 2024-25 (on 23.05.2024 and 24.10.2024), the entire 37,67,431 warrants were converted into equity shares of face value ' 2/- each at a price of ' 118.56/- per share, and 22,20,000 warrants out of the 73,14,844 warrants were converted into equity shares of face value ' 2/- each at a price of ' 215/- per share during the financial year.
As on 31st March 2026, the issued, subscribed, and paid-up equity share capital of the Company stands at ' 1,576.43 Lakh, comprising 7,88,21,335 equity shares of face value ' 2/- each.
SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
As of 31st March, 2026, the Company has two (2) wholly owned Subsidiaries, five (5) Associates and five (5) Joint Ventures.
Pursuant to the approval of the merger of Mathura Nagar Waste Processing Co. Pvt. Ltd. with SPML Infrastructure Ltd. effective from 1st April 2025, Madurai Municipal Waste Processing Company Pvt. Ltd. ceased to be an Associate of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a separate statement containing the salient features of the performance and financial position of each of the Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures in the prescribed Form AOC-1 forms part of the Company's Annual Report.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Financial Statements, consisting of the consolidated financial statements, all relevant Annexures and the Auditors' Report, are available on the Company's website and can also be accessed electronically during working hours until the date of the Annual General Meeting.
The Company does not have any material subsidiary during the year ended 31st March, 2026. However, the Policy for determining “Material Subsidiaries” in line with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 can be accessed on the Company's website at Policy on Material Subsidiary
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 03rd September, 2025, upon the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the appointment of Mr. Abhinandan Sethi (DIN: 03576095) as Managing Director of the Company for a period of 5 years with effect from 03rd September, 2025, and Mr. Rajeev Kumar Jain (DIN: 07905985) as Additional Director in the Independent category for a term of 1 (one) year from 03rd September, 2025 to 02nd September, 2026. Further, the shareholders, by way of postal ballot dated 10th September, 2025, approved the appointment of Mr. Abhinandan Sethi and Mr. Rajeev Kumar Jain as Managing Director and
Independent Director respectively. Mr. Rajeev Kumar Jain is not liable to retire by rotation for the aforementioned term.
Further, on the request of Mr. Subhash Chand Sethi (DIN: 00464390), the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 03rd September, 2025 re-designated him as Chairman and Non¬ Executive Director of the Company w.e.f. 11th October, 2025 (date of Shareholders' approval), which was subsequently approved by the Shareholders via postal ballot dated 10th September, 2025.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Manoj Kumar Digga (DIN: 01090626), Executive Director of the Company, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Being eligible, he has offered himself for re-appointment. A resolution seeking the Members' approval for his re-appointment, along with his brief resume and other details as stipulated under the SEBI Listing Regulations, forms part of the Notice of the Annual General Meeting.
During the year under review, Mr. Abhinandan Sethi was appointed as the Managing Director of the Company and, consequent to such appointment, has been designated as a Key Managerial Personnel of the Company in accordance with the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to the change in his designation, Mr. Subhash Chand Sethi ceased to be a Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
Mr. Manoj Kumar Digga, Chief Financial Officer, and Mrs. Swati Agarwal, Company Secretary, continue to hold office as Key Managerial Personnel of the Company in terms of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
BOARD DIVERSITY
The Company firmly believes that a well-diversified Board enhances the quality of decision-making by drawing on a wide range of skills, qualifications, professional experiences, ethnic backgrounds, and other unique attributes of its members. Board diversity is viewed as essential for ensuring effective corporate governance, driving strong business performance, fostering sustainable and balanced growth, and monitoring the effectiveness of the Company's policies and practices.
To this end, the Board comprises individuals with extensive industry knowledge and expertise, ensuring a balanced and competent leadership team that acts in the best interests of the Company and its stakeholders.
Pursuant to Regulation 19(4) and Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of the Company has adopted a Policy on Diversity of the Board of Directors. The said policy is available on the website of the Company atPolicy on Board Diversity
BOARD EVALUATION
In accordance with Regulation 19(4) and Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board carried out its annual performance evaluation. This included an assessment of the functioning of the Board as a whole, the performance of individual Directors, and the effectiveness of its various Committees.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee laid down the criteria and process for evaluating the performance of the Board, its Committees, and the individual Directors.
In a separate meeting, the Independent Directors evaluated the performance of the Non-Independent Directors, the Board as a whole, and its Committees. They also reviewed the performance of the Chairman, taking into account the views and feedback from both Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
The evaluation of the Board has been carried out based on various parameters, including the structure and composition of the Board, attendance of Directors, their independence in relation to the management, active participation in Board and Committee meetings, and the functioning and effectiveness of key Committees.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In compliance with Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has implemented a structured Familiarization Program for its Independent Directors. This program is designed to provide insights into their roles, rights, and responsibilities within the Company, the nature of the industry in which the Company operates, the Company's business model, strategic priorities, and operational structure, and any other relevant matters, as and when required.
The familiarization initiatives are conducted through various means, including presentations, briefings, site visits, and periodic interactions with senior management, to ensure that Independent Directors are well-informed and effectively equipped to contribute to the Company's governance and strategic direction.
The Policy on Familiarization Programs for Independent Directors adopted by the Board is also available on the Company's website atPolicy on Familiarization Programme
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the financial year under review, the Board met six (6) times. The details of the Meetings of the Board held during the financial year 2025-26 are given under the section ‘Corporate Governance Report', which forms part of this report. The intervening gap between any two consecutive meetings did not exceed the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the requirements of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and in terms of Regulation 25(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was convened on 25th March, 2026 to review the matters as laid down in the aforesaid Schedule and Regulations.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to Section 149(6) and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the applicable Rules made thereunder, and Regulation 25 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (as applicable), the Company has received necessary declarations from all Independent Directors, including Mr. Rajeev Kumar Jain, confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under the Act and the Listing Regulations.
During the year under review, Mr. Rajeev Kumar Jain was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 03rd September, 2025. In the opinion of the Board, Mr. Rajeev Kumar Jain possesses the requisite integrity, expertise and experience (including proficiency, as evidenced by successful clearance of the online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, wherever applicable, or exemption therefrom on account of the qualifying threshold of experience) to effectively discharge his duties and responsibilities as an Independent Director of the Company.
The Board further confirms that all other Independent Directors continuing on the Board also fulfil the conditions specified under the Act and the Rules made thereunder, are independent of the management, and possess the requisite integrity, expertise and experience (including proficiency) to discharge their duties as Independent Directors.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) and Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors hereby confirm:
• that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
• that they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for the period under review;
• that proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
• that the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
• that proper internal financial controls were laid down and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
• that proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were devised and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management & Administration) Rules, 2014, including any amendment thereto, the Annual Return for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026 is available on the website of the Company at Annual Return.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Company has constituted an Audit Committee in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The composition, terms of reference and details of the meetings of the Audit Committee held during the financial year 2025-26 are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. During the year under review, there were no instances where the Board had not accepted any recommendation of the Audit Committee.
STATUTORY AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT
In compliance with Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules made thereunder, at the Annual General Meeting held on 26th September, 2022, M/s Maheshwari & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 311008E), Kolkata, were re¬ appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a second term of five years, to hold office from the conclusion of the 41st Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 46th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the calendar year 2027.
The Statutory Auditors' Report on the Standalone and Consolidated financial statements of the Company for the financial year 2025-26 forms part of this Annual Report, and the same does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer made by the Statutory Auditors in their report.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Annual General Meeting held on 24th September, 2025 appointed M/s MKB & Associates (Firm Registration No. P2010WB042700), a Peer Reviewed firm of Company Secretaries in Practice, as Secretarial Auditor for the first term of five consecutive years, commencing from the financial year 2025-26 till the financial year 2029-30.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026 in Form MR-3 is annexed to this Directors' Report as Annexure - I and forms part of this Report. The remark contained therein was duly noted and addressed by the Company.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder, M/s Ernst & Young LLP acts as the Internal Auditor of the Company to conduct the Internal Audit of the Company.
COST AUDITORS
The Board had appointed M/s A. Bhattacharya & Associates, Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors for conducting the audit of the cost records of the Company for the financial year 2025-26. The said Auditors have conducted the audit of cost records for the year ended 31st March, 2026 and have submitted their report, which is self-explanatory and does not call for any further comments.
In terms of the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the Board re-appointed M/s A. Bhattacharya & Associates, Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors to conduct the Cost Audit for the financial year 2026-27, and their remuneration has also been recommended for the ratification of the Shareholders.
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The Company is required to maintain cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, and accordingly such accounts and records are made and maintained by the Company.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In compliance with the requirements of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has formulated a policy on Related Party Transactions. The Related Party Transaction Policy is available on the website of the Company at Policy on Related Party Transaction
During the financial year 2025-26, all related party transactions entered into by the Company were approved by the Audit Committee and were conducted at arm's length and in the ordinary course of business. Prior omnibus approvals were also obtained from the Audit Committee for transactions that are repetitive in nature and carried out in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis.
Pursuant to Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company obtained the approval of its Members through an ordinary resolution passed via postal ballot, the results of which were declared on 23rd March, 2025, for entering into material related party transactions with JWIL Infra Ltd., an entity having significant influence and classified as a related party of the Company. Accordingly, the details of the material related party transactions entered into during the financial year have been disclosed in Form AOC-2, which forms part of this Report as Annexure - II.
Details of related party transactions entered into by the Company, as required under Ind AS 24 - Related Party Disclosures, have been provided in the notes to the standalone and consolidated financial statements, which form part of the Annual Accounts for the financial year 2025-26.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company undertakes its CSR initiatives focusing on areas such as education and healthcare. Its key areas of intervention include education and skill development to enable sustained livelihoods, and healthcare, including preventive health. During the year under review.
The composition of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and the details of its meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company atPolicy on Corporate Social Responsibility
The Annual Report on CSR activities for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026 is appended as Annexure - III to this Report.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Company has the following Committees: Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholder Relationship Committee, Finance Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. The details pertaining to such Committees, including their composition and terms of reference, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, forming part of this report.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Board of Directors has established a framework of internal financial controls to be followed by the Company. These controls are designed to be adequate and are operating effectively. The systems implemented are embedded within the Company's operations and are functioning efficiently. The Company has adopted comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of its business. These include adherence to corporate policies, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of fraud and errors, accuracy and completeness of accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.
VIGIL MECHANISM
In accordance with the requirements of Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy establishing a Vigil Mechanism. This mechanism provides a formal channel for directors and employees to report concerns related to fraudulent financial or other information, unethical behaviour, suspected or actual fraud, or violations of the Company's Code of Conduct or Ethics Policy.
The Policy ensures adequate safeguards against victimisation of individuals who use this mechanism and also allows for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee periodically reviews the functioning of the Vigil Mechanism to ensure its effectiveness. The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the Company's website at Policy on Whistle Blower. During the financial year, no complaints/grievances were filed under the mechanism.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors has formulated a Risk Management Policy that outlines a structured approach for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that, in the Board's opinion, may pose a threat to the Company's existence. The management is responsible for implementing this policy and does so by continuously reviewing, monitoring, and controlling risks within a well-defined framework as set out in the Risk Management Policy. The Risk Management Policy is available on the Company's website atPolicy on Risk Management.
PARTICULARS OF INVESTMENTS, LOANS, GUARANTEES GIVEN OR SECURITIES PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Company has not made any new Investment, given any Loans or provided any Securities during the financial year 2025¬ 26. Pursuant to Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, disclosure on particulars relating to Investments, Loans, Guarantees and Securities as on 31st March, 2026 forms part of the notes to the standalone financial statements and is provided in this Annual Report. Company
POLICY ON DIRECTORS’ APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The policy of the Company on Directors' Appointment and Remuneration, including qualification, positive attributes and independence of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management Personnel and their remuneration and other matters as required under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is available on the Company's website at Policy on Director's Appointment and Remuneration
We further affirm that the remuneration paid to the Directors is as per the terms laid down in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
During the financial year under review, there have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company as on 31st March 2026 and the date of this report.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS/COURTS/TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY IN FUTURE
There are no significant or material orders passed by any Regulators, Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and future operations of the Company.
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013 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 remain 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 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 so paid or claimed shall not be transferred to the demat account of IEPF. During the financial year 2025-26, there were no shares pending for transfer to IEPF.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
In compliance with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules made thereunder, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company administered and implemented the Company's Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOP-2021).
Pursuant to the Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2nd tranche, 1,89,153 equity shares were allotted to the eligible employees of the Company during the financial year under review.
With regard to the above, the disclosures as stipulated under the SEBI Regulations and Rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, as on 31st March 2026 are provided in Annexure - IV to this report. The Company has obtained the Secretarial Auditors' certificate to the effect that the ESOP-2021 Scheme of the Company has been implemented in accordance with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 and the resolution(s) passed by the Members, and the said certificate will be available for inspection by the Members.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company complies with all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, viz. SS-1 on Meetings of the Board of Directors and SS-2 on General Meetings.
REPORTING OF FRAUDS
There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Statutory Auditors of the Company under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder, either to the Company or to the Central Government, during the financial year under review.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
In terms of Regulation 34(2)(e) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Report on Management Discussion and Analysis forms part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate section titled ‘Corporate Governance' has been incorporated in the Annual Report. A certificate from the Auditors of the Company regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance also forms part of the Annual Report.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
During the financial year under review, the relations with the employees have been cordial. Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the services rendered by the employees of the Company.
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
Company is committed to maintaining a workplace free from any form of sexual harassment and follows a strict zero-tolerance policy in this regard. The Company has implemented a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace, in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder, as amended from time to time.
The Company has duly constituted an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in compliance with the requirements of the aforementioned Act to address and redress complaints of sexual harassment, if any. The status of complaints received, disposed of and pending during the FY 2025-26 is as under:
• No. of complaints filed during the financial year: Nil
• No. of complaints disposed of during the year: Nil
• No. of complaints pending as at the end of the financial year: Nil
• No. of cases pending for more than ninety days: Nil MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company affirms that it has complied with the applicable provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including amendments thereto, in relation to all eligible women employees. Necessary benefits such as maternity leave, medical bonus, nursing breaks, and other entitlements as mandated under the Act have been duly extended.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosures pursuant to the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are attached as Annexure - V to this Report.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the statement showing details of employees' remuneration forms part of the Annual Report. Pursuant to Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors' Report and the Financial Statements are being sent to the Members of the Company, excluding the statement containing particulars of employees as required under Rule 5(2) and (3) of the said Rules. Any Member interested in obtaining a copy of the said statement may write to the Company Secretary, and the same will be provided upon request.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, with respect to conservation of energy, technology absorption, and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, are attached as Annexure - VI to this report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandate the inclusion of a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report as part of the Annual Report for the top 1000 listed entities based on market capitalisation calculated as on 31st March of every financial year.
The remaining listed companies may voluntarily disclose the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report as part of the Annual Report. Accordingly, the Company has voluntarily prepared the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26, which is annexed as Annexure - VII to this report.
CREDIT RATING
The credit ratings assigned to the Company are detailed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
LISTING OF SECURITIES
The equity shares of the Company are listed on the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Company confirms that the annual listing fees for the financial year 2025¬ 26 have been paid to both the Stock Exchanges.
ONE-TIME SETTLEMENT
The Company has not entered into a One-Time Settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution during the financial year 2025¬ 26. Accordingly, the requirement to disclose the difference between the amount of valuation done at the time of one-time
settlement and the valuation done while taking a loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions, under Rule 8(5)(xii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is not applicable.
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
During the financial year under review, no application was made, nor was any proceeding pending, against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Accordingly, the requirement to disclose details of such applications or proceedings, along with their status as at the end of the financial year, is not applicable.
GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items, as there were no transactions or events in relation to these matters during the financial year under review:
• Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise;
• Issue of sweat equity shares to employees of the Company under any scheme;
• Buy-back of securities by the Company during the year;
• No revision was made in the financial statements or the Board's Report of the Company during the year;
• No fraud was reported by the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013;
• There was no change in the share capital of the Company arising out of any scheme of arrangement other than as disclosed under ‘Share Capital' above;
• No equity shares (other than under the ESOP Scheme) were issued to employees of the Company under any other scheme;
• Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the Company received any remuneration or commission from any of the subsidiaries of the Company; and
• There has been no proceeds raised through any qualified institutional placement or public/rights issue during the year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors are pleased to place on record their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Company's customers, joint venture partners, shareholders, banks, vendors and other stakeholders who have been instrumental in the Company's progress. The Board also acknowledges the dedication, hard work and commitment of the employees, whose efforts have significantly contributed to the Company's growth. The Directors look forward to their continued engagement and support in the years ahead.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors SPML Infra Limited
Place: Kolkata Subhash Chand Sethi
Date: 12th August, 2026 Chairman & Director
DIN: 00464390
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