Your directors are pleased to present the 13th Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-26 of your Company on the business and operations of the Company together with the Standalone and Consolidated Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended on March 31,2026, and the Auditors' Reports thereon.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The salient features of Company's financial performance for the year under review along with the previous year's figures are given hereunder:
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Particular
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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FY 2025-26
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FY 2024-25
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FY 2025-26
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FY 2024-25
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|
Revenue From Operations
|
1,84,086.90
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1,34,297.79
|
1,84,094.52
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1,34,314.30
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|
Other Income
|
1,163.57
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956.16
|
1,161.95
|
954.57
|
|
Total Income
|
1,85,250.47
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1,35,253.95
|
1,85,256.47
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1,35,268.87
|
|
Profit Before Interest, Depreciation and Taxation
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27,576.28
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19,866.45
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27,573.53
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19,855.78
|
|
Less: Finance Cost
|
7,682.83
|
6,903.22
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7,682.84
|
6,903.25
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Less: Depreciation and Amortization
|
17,012.97
|
9,989.11
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17,013.01
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9,989.15
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Profit Before Exceptional Items and Tax
|
2,880.48
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2,974.12
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2,877.68
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2,963.38
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Less: Exceptional items charge (net)
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3,251.11
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(1,075.60)
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3,251.11
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(1,075.60)
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Less: Tax Expense
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1,442.71
|
424.32
|
1,442.01
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421.49
|
|
Prom After Tax (PAT)
|
4,688.88
|
1,474.20
|
4,686.78
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1,466.29
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|
Add: Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss)
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(50.13)
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(130.57)
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(50.12)
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(130.57)
|
|
Total Comprehensive Income
|
4,638.75
|
1343.63
|
4,636.66
|
1,335.72
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Standalone Financials
The Company continued its growth momentum during FY 2025-26, driven by strategic expansion of its retail network, strengthened market presence and sustained customer demand. Revenue from operations increased by 37.1% to '1,84,086.90 Lakhs as against '1,34,297.79 Lakhs in the previous year, supported by the addition of new stores during the year, taking the total store count to 263 stores as on March 31, 2026 from 214 stores as on March 31, 2025, coupled with positive Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG). Consequently, total income increased to '1,85,250.47 Lakhs from '1,35,253.95 Lakhs in FY 2024-25.
The Company's operating performance remained resilient amid a dynamic retail environment. Profit before exceptional items and tax stood at '2,880.48 Lakhs as compared to '2,974.12 Lakhs in the previous year. The
marginal variation reflects the investments made towards store network expansion, strengthening of operations and higher scale of business during the year. Encouragingly, the Company's core business continued to deliver growth, supported by improved revenues and disciplined execution.
During the year, the Company recognised a net exceptional gain of '3,251.11 Lakhs. This primarily includes the impact arising from the reassessment of lease term estimates in accordance with Ind AS 116, partly offset by losses recognised on settlement of insurance claims relating to the fire incident at the erstwhile central warehouse and the impact of new labour codes. Consequently, Profit After Tax increased significantly to '4,688.88 Lakhs as compared to '1,474.20 Lakhs in FY 2024-25. Total Comprehensive Income for the year also stood at '4,638.75 Lakhs against '1,343.63 Lakhs in the previous year.
The Board believes that the Company's strong revenue
growth, continued store expansion and focus on operational efficiency position it well for sustainable long-term growth. The performance during the year reflects the resilience of the business model and management's commitment to creating enduring value for all stakeholders.
Consolidated Financials
The Company delivered a strong performance during FY 2025-26, with revenue from operations increasing by 37.1% to '1,84,094.52 Lakhs from '1,34,314.30 Lakhs in the previous year, driven by the expansion of the retail store network and positive Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG). Total income rose to '1,85,256.47 Lakhs as against '1,35,268.87 Lakhs in FY 2024-25.
Profit before exceptional items and tax remained stable at '2,877.68 Lakhs compared to '2,963.38 Lakhs in the previous year, reflecting the Company's resilient operating performance amidst continued investments in growth and expansion. During the year, the Company recognised a net exceptional gain of '3,251.11 Lakhs, primarily on account of the reassessment of lease term estimates, partly offset by losses arising from the settlement of insurance claims and the impact of new labour codes. Consequently, Profit After Tax increased to '4,686.78 Lakhs from '1,466.29 Lakhs in the previous year.
The performance reflects the Company's continued focus on expanding its retail presence, strengthening operational capabilities and creating long-term value for stakeholders.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
A detailed evaluation of the Company's operational and financial performance, along with insights into human resource development, economic outlook, and the associated risks and concerns, is provided in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report.
GENERAL REVIEW & STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
The financial year 2025-26 marked another year of strong growth and strategic progress for the Company. Leveraging its well-established brands, "Style Bazaar" and "Express Bazaar", the Company continued to expand its footprint across emerging markets while strengthening operational capabilities and advancing its digitalinitiatives. Guided by its cluster-based expansion model, the Company successfully penetrated Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 cities and towns, serving the evolving needs of a rapidly expanding consumer base. During the year under review, the Company crossed the significant milestone of 250 stores, underscoring the effectiveness of its growth strategy and further consolidating its presence in the Indian value retail landscape.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company operated a network of 263 retail stores across nine states, namely West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Tripura. This extensive regional presence enables the Company to effectively cater to diverse consumer preferences and evolving fashion trends across its target markets, thereby strengthening customer engagement and brand loyalty. The Company's cluster-based expansion strategy continues to be a key driver of growth, facilitating deeper market penetration, enhanced brand visibility, operationalefficiencies, and economies of scale while leveraging regional insights and market familiarity.
The Company's total retail space witnessed a significant increase, expanding from approximately 19.21 lakh sq. ft. in FY 2024-25 to 24.58 lakh sq. ft. in FY 2025- 26. This expansion has been instrumentalin accommodating a broader inventory, offering customers a more spacious and immersive shopping experience, and supporting the Company's growing product portfolio.
The Company had previously informed about the fire incident that occurred on May 20, 2024, at its erstwhile central warehouse at Serampore, West Bengal, which resulted in loss of inventory and capital assets. During the year under review, the Company received an amount of '3.48 Crores, including salvage value, towards settlement of the insurance claim relating to the loss of capital assets. Further, subsequent to March 31, 2026, the insurer settled the inventory loss claim for '23.00 Crores. The Company continues to maintain robust business continuity mechanisms and had successfully restored normal operations with minimal disruption following the incident.
During the year under review, operations at the Company's store located at Dhuliyan, West Bengal, were temporarily disrupted due to civil unrest in the local area. The Company promptly undertook necessary measures to restore normalcy, and the store has since resumed operations. The resultant loss/damage is covered under the applicable insurance policy, and the Company is in the process of pursuing and recovering the eligible insurance claim.
The Company continues to strengthen its supply chain capabilities through a robust warehousing and distribution network designed to support its expanding retail footprint. As of the date of this Annual Report, the Company operates a state-of-the-art central warehouse at Serampore, West Bengal, with an aggregate area of approximately 3.25 lakh sq. ft. The facility serves as the backbone of the Company's inventory management and distribution operations, enabling efficient stock handling, enhanced inventory visibility, and timely replenishment across its store network.
To further support its cluster-based growth strategy, the Company operates strategically located distribution hubs at Guwahati, Patna, and Lucknow, each comprising approximately 15,000 sq. ft. of operational space. These hubs facilitate seamless movement of merchandise from the central warehouse to stores within their respective regions, thereby improving supply chain responsiveness and reducing replenishment lead times.
The Company's hub-and-spoke distribution model enables efficient allocation of inventory based on store-level demand patterns, ensuring optimal stock availability while enhancing transportation efficiency. These facilities also support the consolidation of store returns and inter-store stock movements, contributing to improved inventory productivity and operational effectiveness. Collectively, the warehousing and distribution infrastructure provides the scalability and agility required to support the Company's continued expansion, while ensuring a consistent and efficient customer experience across its retail network.
The year under review was marked by a notable financial achievement, as the Company's revenue from operations exceeded '1,800 crore for the first time. This milestone reflects the successful scaling of operations, continued expansion of the retail network, and sustained customer trust, highlighting the Company's commitment to delivering consistent growth and long-term stakeholder value.
The Company's continued expansion into new and underserved markets has contributed significantly to business growth and customer acquisition during the year. By strengthening its presence across emerging consumption centres, the Company has been able to cater to a wider customer base and address the growing demand for quality products at affordable prices. The expansion of the retail footprint has also enabled the Company to offer a broader merchandise assortment, improve product availability, and enhance the overall shopping experience through effective store layouts and visual merchandising initiatives. These efforts have supported sustained sales growth, stronger customer engagement, and increased brand visibility across its operating markets.
People remain at the heart of the Company's growth strategy, and the Company continues to invest in creating an inclusive, engaging, and high-performance work environment. During the year under review, the workforce expanded to approximately 5,300 employees across the corporate office, warehouse facilities, and retail store network, reflecting the Company's commitment to generating employment opportunities and supporting the communities in which it operates.
The Company further strengthened its employee value proposition through the implementation of a comprehensive Human Resources framework focused on employee well-being, talent development, and organizational effectiveness. Initiatives such as enhanced employee welfare measures and group medical insurance coverage underscore the Company's commitment to fostering a safe, supportive, and employee-centric workplace.
To promote greater collaboration and employee engagement, the Company introduced a monthly internal newsletter that serves as a platform for sharing organizational updates, recognizing employee achievements, and reinforcing the Company's values and culture. These initiatives have helped strengthen communication, enhance employee connectedness, and nurture a strong sense of belonging across the organization.
Recognizing that strong leadership is critical to sustainable growth, the Company also augmented its leadership team with experienced professionals possessing deep industry expertise. This strengthened leadership bench is expected to further enhance organizationalcapabilities, drive innovation, strengthen governance practices, and support the Company's long-term growth aspirations.
The Company remains committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talent, while fostering a culture of meritocracy, continuous learning, diversity, and mutual respect, thereby enabling employees to contribute meaningfully to the Company's ongoing success.
A significant event during the year under review was the preferential issue of 1,01,00,000 share warrants of face value '5 each, convertible into an equivalent number of equity shares, to Cupid Limited, for an aggregate consideration of '3,31,53,25,000 as a part of a strategic business partnership between both the companies. The issuance was approved by the Board of Directors on January 20, 2026, and subsequently by the shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on February 13, 2026.
Pursuant to the approvals vide resolutions to that effect passed by the Board of Directors, the warrants were allotted on April 02, 2026, upon receipt of 25% of the issue consideration, amounting to '82,88,31,250. Thereafter, 15,00,000 warrants were converted into an equivalent number of equity shares upon receipt of the balance 75% consideration of '36,92,81,250, with the conversion being approved by the Board at its meeting held on May 18, 2026.
The preferential issue has been undertaken to support
the Company's strategic growth objectives, including debt reduction, financing the expansion of its retail network through new store openings, and meeting general corporate requirements. The funds are expected to improve the Company's capital structure and provide resources for future growth initiatives.
Digital transformation continues to be a key enabler of Baazar Style Retail Limited's growth strategy, supporting operational excellence, scalability, and enhanced customer experience. During the year, the Company strengthened its technology infrastructure through the implementation of Infor Warehouse Management System (WMS) and a modern wireless network across its warehouses.
The Company also successfully completed the greenfield implementation of SAP S/4HANA, creating an integrated digitalecosystem connecting key business functions, including warehouse operations, point-of-sale (POS), vendor management, banking interfaces, and enterprise data platforms. Further, the deployment of DOMO has enhanced the Company's reporting, analytics, and decision¬ making capabilities through a unified business intelligence framework.
To further strengthen operational efficiency and organisational scalability, the Company is implementing Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Allocation & Replenishment solutions, and Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS). In parallel, the Company continued to enhance its cybersecurity and information security framework through strengthened governance, advanced security controls, and improved technology infrastructure.
The Company continues to leverage its digital governance and compliance platforms to strengthen transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency. The Structured Digital Database (SDD), implemented in compliance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, continues to provide a secure and robust framework for managing unpublished price sensitive information and related records. The Board Meeting Management System (BMMS) remains an integral part of the Company's governance framework, facilitating efficient conduct of Board and Committee meetings while enhancing transparency and accountability.
The enterprise-wide compliance management platform continues to support the effective monitoring and tracking of statutory and regulatory compliances across functions and organisational levels. In addition, the Company's digitised documentation and workflow processes have contributed to improved operational efficiency, stronger
internal controls, reduced paper consumption, and advancement of its sustainability objectives. These digital solutions continue to play a significant role in strengthening the Company's governance, compliance, and control environment.
These initiatives have established a robust, integrated, and secure technology foundation that supports the Company's long-term growth aspirations and commitment to operational excellence.
The Company continues to uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, rigorously complying with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations under the Companies Act, 2013 and other relevant statutes.
In conclusion, FY 2025-26 has been a year of strategic expansion, operational excellence, digital transformation, and financial achievement. With a strong foundation in place, your Company is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory, redefine the retail experience, and deliver sustained value to its stakeholders across India.
DIVIDEND
In order to fund the growth plans and consider the industry outlook and financial position of the Company, your Board of Directors have not recommended any dividend for the financial year ended on March 31,2026.
Dividend Distribution Policy
The Company has a Dividend Distribution Policy pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the same can be viewed on the company's website athttps:// stylebaazar.in/Files/CorporateGovernance/6/Policy on Distribution o f Dividend
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
There is no amount proposed to be transferred to the Reserves, for the year under review.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
The Company is engaged in the business of value retail of fashion and lifestyle products via its retail stores. During the year under review, there has been no change in business of the Company.
SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
During the year under review, the Company has a non¬ material wholly owned subsidiary ("WOS") namely Konnect Style RetailPrivate Limited. Except this, your Company has no subsidiary, associates or joint venture during the financial year 2025-26. The Statement in Form AOC-1 containing the salient features of the financial statements
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Sr.
No.
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Particulars
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Amount (')
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% of Gross Proceeds
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Tentative Timeline for Utilisation
|
|
A
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Gross Proceeds from the Preferential Issue
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3,31,53,25,000
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100
|
-
|
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B
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Less: Issue Expenses
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4,97,29,875
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1.5
|
-
|
|
C
|
Net Proceeds Available for Utilisation
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3,26,55,95,125
|
98.5
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-
|
|
1
|
Repayment and/or Prepayment, in full or part, of certain borrowings availed by the Company
|
1,82,00,00,000
|
54.9
|
Within 90 days from receipt of funds
|
|
2
|
Capital Expenditure for opening of New Stores
|
72,69,12,450
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21.92
|
Within 2 years from receipt of funds
|
|
3
|
General Corporate Purposes
|
71,86,82,675
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21.68
|
Within 2 years from receipt of funds
|
| |
Total Utilisation of Net Proceeds
|
3,26,55,95,125
|
98.5
|
|
Note:
1. Considering 100% conversion of Warrants into Equity Shares within the stipulated time.
2. Any Shortfall/Surplus of the Offer Expense will be utilized / added from/to the general corporate purposes up to the limit of 25% of the overall consideration.
3. The project timelines is a reasonable estimation based on current planning and may be subject to changes but shall remain
within the overall object of the issue.
4. For the purposes of the above table, 'receipt of Issue proceeds' shall mean the receipt of subscription monies, including 25% of the issue price received at the time of allotment of equity warrants and the balance consideration received at the time of exercise and conversion of such warrants into equity shares. Each tranche of funds shall be utilised in accordance with the objects of the Issue within the timelines specified above.
5. Issue Expenses include, inter alia, fees payable to advisors, stamp duty, exchange fees, regulatory fees, professional charges and other miscellaneous and incidental expenses in connection with the Issue. The Issue Expenses stated above are indicative and based on estimates, and the same are subject to change depending upon the actual expenses incurred. The list of expenses mentioned herein is illustrative and not exhaustive. Any variation in such expenses shall be adjusted against the Gross Proceeds of the Issue and shall not exceed the amount so estimated.
of your Company's Subsidiary Companies pursuant to the proviso to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act 2013 ('Act') read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, forms part of the Annual Report. Further, in line with Section 129(3) of the Act read with the Rules above, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 and in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards, Consolidated Financial Statements prepared by your Company include financial information of its Subsidiary Companies as per Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, forms part of the annual accounts which have been placed on the website of your Company https://stylebaazar.in/Theme/Uploads/Investor/Schemes/ scheme 20260828120325.pdf.Further, the contribution of above-mentioned subsidiary companies to the overall performance of the Company are provided in the Consolidated Financial Statements forming part of this report.
Performance of M/s. Konnect Style Retail Private Limited, wholly owned subsidiary (WOS)
M/s. Konnect Style Retail Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is engaged in the e-commerce business. During the reporting period, the company generated a revenue from operations (turnover) of '7.62 lakhs and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ' (2.10) lakhs. The company is currently in the nascent stage of its operations and business life cycle.
SIGNIFICANT/ MATERIAL EVENTS OCCURRED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
During the year under review, the Company undertook a
preferential issue of 1,01,00,000 share warrants of face value '5 each, with each warrant being convertible into or exchangeable for one fully paid-up equity share of face value '5 each. The warrants may be exercised, in one or more tranches, at any time during the period commencing from the date of allotment and ending upon the expiry of 18 (eighteen) months therefrom pursuant to the provisions of Sections 23(l)(b), 42, 62(1)(c), 179 of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable rules made thereunder, including the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014, the Companies (Share Capitaland Debentures) Rules, 2014 read with the provisions of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation 2018 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation 2015.
The warrants were issued for cash at a price of '328.25 per warrant, comprising a face value of '5 and a premium of '323.25 per warrant, aggregating to a potential fund infusion of up to '3,31,53,25,000. The preferential issue was approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on January 20, 2026, and subsequently received shareholders' approval at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on February 13, 2026.
This preferential allotment was undertaken as part of a strategic transaction between the Company and Cupid Limited, reinforcing the Company's growth objectives and creating long-term value for stakeholders.
Objects of the Preferential Issue and Utilisation of Net Proceeds
Pursuant to the receipt of '82,88,31,250 being 25% of the totalwarrant subscription amount, the Company allotted 1,01,00,000 share warrants to Cupid Limited on April 2, 2026. Thereafter, upon receipt of the balance 75% consideration of '36,92,81,250 in respect of 15,00,000 warrants, the Board approved the conversion of such warrants into 15,00,000 equity shares of face value '5 each at its meeting held on May 18, 2026.
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised Share Capital
As on March 31, 2026, the Authorised Share Capital of the company stood at '50,00,00,000/- divided into 10,00,00,000 equity shares of '5 per share.
Change in paid up Share Capital
The paid-up share capital of the Company remained unchanged during the year under review. However, subsequent to the close of the financial year, at its meeting held on May 18, 2026, the Board of Directors approved the conversion of 15,00,000 share warrants into an equivalent number of equity shares of face value '5/- each. These warrants formed part of the 1,01,00,000 share warrants originally allotted to Cupid Limited pursuant to the resolutions passed by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 2, 2026.
The conversion was approved upon receipt of '36,92,81,250/-, representing the outstanding 75% of
the consideration payable on such warrants, the balance 25% having been received at the time of their allotment. Consequently, 15,00,000 equity shares of face value '5/- each were allotted and issued to Cupid Limited upon conversion of the aforesaid warrants.
In view of the above paid-up share capital of the company increased from '37,30,86,765 to '38,05,86,765
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not invited or accepted deposits from the public covered under Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, as amended.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Composition of Board of Directors
The constitution of the Board of Directors of the Company is in accordance with the provisions of the Act and SEBI LODR Regulations. As on March 31, 2026, The Board of Directors consists of total of ten members, out of which five are Independent Directors. Moreover, the Board also comprises of four Executive Directors, one Non-Executive Director and two Woman Directors out of which one is Independent Director. The details of Board and Committees composition, tenure of Directors, areas of expertise and other details are available in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
During the financial year under review and till the date of approval of this Directors' Report composition of Board of Directors is given below:
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Name
|
Designation
|
DIN No
|
|
Mr. Rohit Kedia*
|
Chairman and Whole Time Director
|
06562024
|
|
Mr. Shreyans Surana
|
Managing Director
|
02559280
|
|
Mr. Pradeep Kumar Agarwal
|
Whole Time Director
|
02195697
|
|
Mr. Bhagwan Prasad
|
Whole Time Director
|
01228213
|
|
Mrs. Ushma Sheth Sule
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Non -Executive Non-Independent Director
|
07460369
|
|
Name
|
Designation
|
DIN No
|
|
Dr. Dhanpat Ram Agarwal
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Non-Executive, Independent Director
|
00322861
|
|
Mrs. Richa Manoj Goyal
|
Non-Executive, Independent Director
|
00159889
|
|
Mr. Prashant Singhania
|
Non-Executive, Independent Director
|
08538079
|
|
Mr. Saurabh Mittal
|
Non-Executive, Independent Director
|
10471748
|
|
Mr. Rishabh Narendra Jain
|
Non-Executive, Independent Director
|
10480325
|
*Mr. Rohit Kedia was appointed as the Chairman of the company by the Board of Directors vide resolution passed in the Meeting of the Board held on February 6, 2026 on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee received on February 4, 2026.
* Mr. Pradeep Kumar Agarwal resigned from the position of Chairman of the Company on February 6, 2026.
Key Managerial Personnel
The following are the designated Key Managerial Personnel of the Company pursuant to Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:
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Name
|
Designation
|
|
Mr. Rohit Kedia
|
Chairman and Whole Time Director
|
|
Mr. Shreyans Surana
|
Managing Director
|
|
Mr. Pradeep Kumar Agarwal
|
Whole Time Director
|
|
Mr. Bhagwan Prasad
|
Whole Time Director
|
|
Mr. Nitin Singhania
|
Chief Financial Officer
|
|
Mr. Abinash Singh
|
Chief Compliance Officer, Company Secretary and Head - Legal and Compliance
|
Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel: Change of Designation
Mr. Pradeep Kumar Agarwal resigned from the position of Chairman of the Company on February 6, 2026. Subsequently, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee received on February 4, 2026, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on February 6, 2026, appointed Mr. Rohit Kedia as the Chairman of the Company.
Retirement by Rotation of Director
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Rohit Kedia (DIN:06562024), Whole-Time Director and Mr. Shreyans Surana (DIN:02559280) Managing Director, being longest in the office shall retire by rotation and being eligible, offer their candidature for re-appointment.
Details of the above-mentioned Directors seeking such re-appointment are given in the Notice of the ensuing 13th Annual General Meeting being sent to the members along with the Annual Report.
Declaration of Independence by Independent Directors
Pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (7) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company has received declarations from allIndependent Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under the provisions of Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Schedule and Rules issued thereunder as well as Regulation 16 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force). There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company. The Independent Directors have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV of the Act.
Further, in terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, all the Independent Directors have also given declarations that their names are registered in the databank as maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs ("IICA").
Further, in the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors fulfil the conditions of independence, are independent of the management, possess the requisite integrity, experience, expertise, proficiency and qualifications to the satisfaction of the Board of Directors. The details of remuneration paid to the members of the Board are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance.
As per declaration received by the company, none of the Directors of the Company are disqualified for being appointed or re-appointed as Directors, as specified in section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules 2014.
A note on the familiarisation programme for orientation and training of the Directors undertaken in compliance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI LODR Regulations is provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
DISCLOSURES RELATED TO BOARD, COMMITTEES AND POLICIESBoard Meetings
In accordance with the provisions of Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the relevant Rules thereto read with with Regulation 17(2) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the Board of Directors of the Company has met 5 (five) times during the current financial year on 14.05.2025, 01.08.2025, 10.11.2025, 20.01.2026 and 06.02.2026 in "Video Conferencing / Other Audio Visual Means" (VC/OAVM) as required in line with Companies Act, Rules and Secretarial Standards. The details of the meetings attended by the Directors during the financial year 2025-26 has been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report.
In accordance with circulars issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, some of the Board Meetings took place through Video Conferencing/ Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM). Measures were taken to ensure security of information and confidentiality of process, and at the same time, ensuring convenience of the Board members. The Company Secretary and the Chairman of the meeting(s) ensured that all the applicable provisions related to holding of the meetings through VC/OAVM had been complied with.
Audit Committee
Pursuant to Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the applicable rules of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015, the Company has duly constituted
Audit Committee. It is noteworthy that the majority of the Audit Committee members are Independent Directors, each with a robust background in accounting and financial management. The current composition, term of reference, name of members, chairman and meeting of the committee have been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report.
Furthermore, the Board of Directors has consistently given due consideration to the Audit Committee's recommendations. During the year under review, there has been unanimous concurrence with the committee's advice, with no instances of non-acceptance by the Board.
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
In terms of the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 19 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, the Company has properly constituted the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. All members of the said committee are Independent of the Company. The current composition, term of reference, name of members, chairman and meeting of the committee have been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report.
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed a Policy on Nomination and Remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Managerial Personnel ("Nomination and Remuneration Policy") which includes the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, remuneration and independence of a director and others as provided under Section 178(3) of Companies Act, 2013. The salient features of the policy are as follows:
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of Baazar Style RetailLimited, formulated and approved by the Board of Directors, is guided by the principles and objectives outlined in the Companies Act, 2013, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This policy aims to ensure the reasonableness and sufficiency of remuneration to attract, retain, and motivate competent resources while maintaining a clear relationship between remuneration and performance.
The objectives of the Nomination and Remuneration policy is to include formulating criteria for determining qualifications and independence of directors, evaluating performance, identifying suitable candidates for key
positions, recommending appointments and removals, and ensuring diversity and appropriate remuneration levels.
Key definitions within the policy include those of the Board, Director, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Independent Director, Key ManagerialPersonnel (KMP), and Senior Management Personnel (SMP). It specifies the applicability to directors (executive and non-executive), KMP, and SMP.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is responsible for recommending appointments based on ethical standards, qualifications, and expertise. Additional criteria apply to the appointment of Independent Directors, including adherence to specific provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Terms and tenure for Executive Chairman/Whole-time Director and Independent Directors are outlined, along with provisions for their re-appointment. The policy also addresses removal criteria and evaluation of directors' performance, emphasizing adherence to corporate governance practices.
Board diversity is encouraged, aiming for a combination of directors from various fields. Remuneration, determined by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, should be reasonable, motivate personnel, and align with performance benchmarks. It outlines criteria for remuneration of Executive Chairman/Whole-time Director, Non-executive Directors, and KMP/SMP.
Provisions for the Chairperson of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, frequency of meetings, members' interests, secretary's role, voting procedures, adoption, changes, and disclosure of information are detailed. The dissemination of the policy to directors, its inclusion in the annualreport, and penalties for non-adherence are also specified. The policy ensures compliance with statutory provisions and allows for subsequent amendments as required.
Further, affirmed that the remunerations of the KMPs, SMPs and sitting fees of Independent Directors, are as per the Appointment & Remuneration Policy of the Company.
The Company's Appointment & Remuneration Policy on Directors appointment and remuneration, including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters provided under Section 178(3) of Companies Act, 2013 has been placed on the website of the Company at thehttps:// stylebaazar.in/Files/CorporateGovernance/11/Policy on Nomination Remuneration of Directors Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel
Vigil Mechanism for the Directors and Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, the Board has, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee framed a "Whistle Blower Policy/VigilMechanism" that provides a formal mechanism for Directors and all employees of the Company to approach the Vigilance and Ethics Officer and Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company and make protective disclosures about the unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct. The Whistle Blower Policy/ Vigil Mechanism is an extension of the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Executives adopted by the Company, which requires every employee to promptly report to the Management any actual or possible violation of the Code or an event when he becomes aware of, that could affect the business or reputation of the Company. The disclosures reported are addressed in the manner and within the time frames as prescribed in the policy. Under the Policy, each employee of the Company has an assured access to the Vigilance and Ethics Officer and Chairman of the Audit Committee. The said Policy is disclosed on the website of the Company athttps://stylebaazar.in/Files/ CorporateGovernance/8/Whistle Blower Policy under the Investor section. During the year under review, neither any employee was denied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, nor any complaint was received by the Vigilance and Ethics Officer in respect of the violations of the Company's Code of Conduct.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
Our CSR philosophy transcends traditional philanthropy, aiming to make a profound impact on society. We focus our efforts on community development, thereby contributing to the nation's growth. By collaborating with various agencies, we drive initiatives that reach every corner of the country.
In terms of the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, as amended, the company has properly constituted the CSR Committee. The current composition, term of reference, name of members, chairman and meeting of the committee have been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report.
The salient features of the CSR policy and the disclosures on CSR activities undertaken by the Company as per Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is made in prescribed form which is appended to the
Directors' Report forming part of this Annual Report and annexed as ‘Annexure -/'.
The Website of the Company has a separate section on CSR under the sustainability tab displaying comprehensive information of Corporate SocialResponsibility ("CSR") Activities and the "CSR Policy" of the Company is also available on Company's website athttps://stylebaazar.in/ Files/CorporateGovernance/13/Policy on Corporate Social Responsibility
Risk Management Committee
In terms of Regulation 21 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, the company has duly constituted Risk Management Committee. The current composition, term of reference, name of members, chairman and meeting of the committee have been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report.
The Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. The major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.
Risk Management Policy
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Risk Management Committee, framed a 'Risk Management Policy' which aims at enhancing shareholders' value and providing an optimum risk reward tradeoff. The risk management approach is based on a clear understanding of the variety of risks viz-a-viz Intense Competition, Liquidity & Cash Management, Legal & Regulatory, Information & Cyber Security that are associated with the business model including in which the Company operates coupled with the disciplined risk monitoring, measurement, continuous risk assessment and mitigtion measures.
A combination of policies and processes as outlined above adequately addresses the various risks associated with the Company's business. There is no element of risk identified by the Management that may, in the opinion of the Board, threaten the existence of the Company.
The Risk Management Policy of the Company is available on Company's website athttps://stylebaazar.in/Files/ CorporateGovernance/10/Policy on Risk Management
Stakeholders Relationship Committee
In terms of Regulation 20 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, the
Company has duly constituted Stakeholders Relationship Committee. The current composition, term of reference, name of members, chairman and meeting of the committee have been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report.
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee oversees redressal of complaints and grievances of the shareholders/ investors and quarterly Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report as well as compliance with other relevant guidelines of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Initial Public Offer ("IPO") Committee
The IPO Committee, constituted pursuant to a Board resolution dated February 04, 2024, was a sub-committee entrusted with overseeing and facilitating the Company's Initial Public Offering (IPO) process. The Committee was subsequently dissolved pursuant to a resolution passed by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 13, 2026. Its key responsibilities included completing legal, statutory and procedural formalities, appointing intermediaries, and filing the requisite documents with SEBI, the stock exchanges, and the Registrar of Companies, West Bengal. Details regarding the Committee's composition, terms of reference, members, Chairperson, and meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
The IPO Committee was dissolved by a resolution passed by the Board of Directors in its meeting held on August 13, 2026 as all the proceeds of the IPO have been completely utilized in accordance with the object of the IPO as stated in the Prospectus. Further, CARE Ratings Limited, the Monitoring agency appointed to monitor the utilization of funds has issued its Monitoring Report stating complete utilization of the funds without any deviation or variation in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 32 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Committee of Directors
The Board of Directors has delegated some powers to the Committee of Directors from time to time. The Committee of Directors is a sub-committee formed by the Board of Directors within a company to manage specific duties and responsibilities, allowing the board to focus on broader strategic issues. This committee is constituted under Section 179 of the Companies Act, 2013, which grants the Board of Directors the authority to delegate certain powers to smaller groups within the board for efficient management and decision-making. The primary purpose of the Committee of Directors is to approve borrowing, investments within the limit approved by the board of
directors, and other significant corporate actions and activities. The current composition, term of reference, name of members, chairman and meeting of the committee have been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report.
The Company guidelines relating to Board Meetings are applicable to Committees meetings as far as practicable. Minutes of proceedings of Committee meetings are circulated to the Directors and placed before Board Meetings for noting.
Statement on Annual Evaluation of Directors and Board
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of Board as a whole, as well as the evaluation of the working of committees of the Board and Individual Directors, including Chairman of the Board in the meeting of the Board held on May 18, 2026. Further, the performance evaluation of the Board as a whole, the Non-Independent Directors and the Chairman of the Board was carried out by the Independent Directors in their separate meeting held on March 28, 2026, for the Financial Year 2025-26. A brief disclosure regarding their attendance in the meeting is disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report on
page no.....This exercise was carried out in accordance with
the Policy framed by the Company within the framework of applicable laws.
While evaluating the performance and effectiveness of the Board, various aspects of the Board's functioning such as adequacy of the composition and quality of the Board, time devoted by the Board to the Company's long-term strategic issues, quality and transparency of Board discussions, execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance were taken into consideration. Committees' performance was evaluated based on their effectiveness in carrying out respective mandates. A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of Independent Directors and the Chairman of the Board, who were evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution to Board deliberations, independence of judgement, safeguarding the interest of the Company and focus on creation of shareholders' value, ability to guide the Company in key matters, attendance at meetings, etc. The Non-Executive Directors were evaluated on parameters such as strategy implementation, leadership skills and Board was evaluated on parameter such as quality, quantity, and timeliness of the information flow to the Board, etc by the Independent Directors.
The company opted for a questionnaire method for this evaluation. The questionnaire was designed to capture detailed feedback on various aspects of performance and governance. The responses were then analysed to derive the insights and placed before the Board.
The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the Board of Directors hereby confirms that:
a. in preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures.
b. such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and the Directors 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 as on March 31, 2026, and of the profits or loss of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c. proper and sufficient care was 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.
d. the annualaccounts of the Company have been prepared on a going concern basis.
e. had laid down Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the Company and that such InternalFinancial Controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f. proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has aligned its systems of internal financial control in line with the globally accepted risk- based framework which meets the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013. Moreover, the Company has an effective internal control and risk mitigation system, which is constantly assessed based on the essential components of Internal Controls stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and strengthened with new/ revised standard operating procedures.
The Company believes that a strong internalcontrol framework is necessary for business efficiency, management effectiveness and in safeguarding of assets. Assurance to the Board on the effectiveness of internal financial controls is obtained through three Lines of Defence which includes:
(a) Management reviews and control self-assessment.
(b) Continuous controls monitoring by functional experts; and
(c) Independent design and operational testing by the Internal Audit function.
The InternalControlframework aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the organization's processes for designing and implementing internal controls. This framework mandates the identification and analysis of risks, followed by the management of appropriate responses. The Company has successfully established this framework and ensured its effectiveness.
The Company's internal controls are tailored to its size and operational nature, providing reasonable assurance regarding the recording and provision of reliable financial and operational information, compliance with applicable laws, safeguarding assets from unauthorized use, executing transactions with proper authorization, and adherence to corporate policies. Additionally, the Company has a well- defined delegation of authority, with limits commensurate with responsibilities, for approving engagements with stakeholders that involve committing organizational resources and result in the creation of assets, liabilities, income, and expenditure. The Company's management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal financial controls with reference to financial statements as at March 31,2026, based on the criteria established by the Company considering the essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
The Company recently migrated its ERP platform from Ginesys to SAP Rise with S/4HANA, which went live on June 1, 2026. The new ERP platform integrates key business processes including store operations, procurement, inventory management, sales and financial reporting, thereby enhancing operational efficiency, process standardisation, visibility and control across the
organisation. The system supports effective monitoring and management of business operations and facilitates timely decision-making across functions.
The Internal Audit function for the year under review was carried out by M/s Ernst & Young LLP (E&Y), Independent InternalAuditors of the Company. The InternalAudit programme periodically covered key business processes and operational areas of the Company. The audit scope, methodology to be used, reporting framework or internal audit plan, is defined by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors in consultation with Internal Auditor each year. The Internal Auditor evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control system, its compliance with operating systems, policies, and accounting procedures of the Company. The Internal Audit also evaluates various processes being followed by the Company and suggests value addition, to strengthen such processes and make them more effective. Significant audit observations along with reports submitted by the management and corrective actions thereon are placed before the Audit Committee of the Board. The Audit Committee actively reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems and suggests improvements to strengthen the same.
For the Financial Year 2026-27, M/s KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP has been appointed as the Internal Auditor of the Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013.
M/s Singhi & Co. Chartered Accountants, the statutory auditors of the Company, have audited the financial statements included in this Annual Report and have issued an attestation report on the Company's internal control over financial reporting as defined in Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Based on the assessment carried out by the management, reviews conducted by the Internal Auditors and oversight exercised by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, the Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to the financial statements, commensurate with the size and nature of its operations, and such controls were operating effectively as at March 31, 2026. During the year under review, such controls were tested and no material weaknesses in their design or operating effectiveness were observed. During the year under review, such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design and operations were observed.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENT WITH RELATED PARTIES
As per the provisions of Section 177 of the Act and the Rules made thereunder read with Regulation 23 of
SEBI LODR Regulations, the Company has obtained the necessary prior approvalof the Audit Committee for all the related party transactions ("RPT"). Prior omnibus approval is obtained for RPTs that are repetitive in nature and/or conducted in the ordinary course of business and at arm's length. Further, there were no material related party transactions with Related Party during the financial year 2025-26. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act, in Form AOC-2 is not applicable.
None of the transactions with any of the related parties were in conflict with the interest of the Company rather, they synchronize and synergise with the Company's operations. All the transactions entered into with related parties as defined under the Act and SEBI LODR Regulations during the financial year ended March 31, 2026, were in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis.
The Company has also undertaken an independent third- party review of its related party transactions, conducted by M/s J.K.V.S & Co., Chartered Accountants, a reputed accounting firm. This review assesses whether these transactions were executed at arm's length, ensuring that they were conducted under the assumption that all parties were unrelated and independent. Additionally, the review includes a benchmarking analysis, comparing the terms of related party transactions against established industry standards to affirm their fairness. The findings, along with a certificate confirming that the transactions are in the ordinary course of business and undertaken at arm's length, have been presented to the Audit Committee on periodic basis. This thorough assessment underscores the Company's commitment to transparency and compliance with best practices in corporate governance.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company has filed half yearly reports to the stock exchanges, for the related party transactions.
The Particulars of Related Party Transactions according to the provisions of Section 188 of the Act for the financial year 2025-26 is disclosed in Note No. 37 of the Standalone Financial Statements of the Company. The Company has adopted a Policy on Related Party Transactions in accordance with the provisions of the Act and SEBI LODR Regulations, as amended, from time to time. The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting; approval and disclosure processes are in place for all transactions between the Company and related parties. The Policy on Related Party Transactions is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at:
https://stylebaazar.in/Files/CorporateGovernance/3/Policy on Materiality o f Related Party Transactions and on Dealing with Related Party Transactions
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
The provisions of Section 186(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 pertaining to loans, guarantees and investments activities are not applicable to the Company as the company has provided loans to its Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) only. During the year under review, the particulars of loans, securities, guarantees, and investments given or made to its WOS were utilized for the intended purposes. The details of these transactions have been furnished in Note No. 6 & 7 to the standalone financial statements.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Disclosures with respect to the remuneration of Directors and employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act and Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (Rules) have been appended as an Annexure - II to this Annual Report.
The statement containing names of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and the particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is forming part of this report.
Further, the report and the accounts are being sent to the Members excluding the aforesaid annexure. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said annexure is open for inspection and any Member, interested in obtaining a copy of the same, may write to the Company at secretarial@ stylebaazar.com
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended, the particulars as required in respect of conservation of energy and technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo are given below:
A. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
1: Steps taken or impact on conservation of energy:
The Company is not engaged in any manufacturing
or processing activity. Further, your Company's Stores being on lease / license, your Company has limited right to do improvements in the premises. However, within the limitations it has with respect to the premises, ensures the fit-out of the stores are done with sustainable material and with minimum carbon footprint. It, at the same time, makes every effort to minimise the power consumption and air-conditioning. Your Company recognizes the importance of energy conservation in decreasing the adverse effects of global warming and climate change. The Company carries on its activities in an environment friendly and energy efficient manner.
2. Steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy:
The Company as a matter of policy has a regular and ongoing programme for investments in energy saving devices, optimum use of air conditioner at the stores to reduce the electricity consumption, replacement of single use plastic carry bags with recyclable material bags at the stores.
3. Capital investment on energy conservation equipment:
In line with the company's commitment to sustainable development and energy efficiency, the Company has made significant capital investments in energy conservation equipment during the financial year. These initiatives are aimed at reducing our carbon footprint, optimizing energy usage, and aligning with national and global environmentalstandards. The key investments include:
a. Inverter Air Conditioners (ACs):
The Company has replaced conventional air conditioning systems with energy-efficient inverter ACs across its facilities. These systems adjust compressor speed based on cooling demand, resulting in substantialenergy savings and improved operational efficiency. Total Capital investment during the Financial year 2025-26 is '188.34 lakhs.
b. Inverter Backup Systems:
To ensure uninterrupted power supply while minimizing energy consumption, inverter- based backup systems have been installed. These systems offer higher efficiency and lower energy losses compared to traditional
UPS systems. Total Capital investment during the Financial year 2025-26 is ' 36.81 lakhs.
c. CPCB IV Compliant Equipment:
In compliance with the latest Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) norms, the Company has upgraded its power generation and backup systems to CPCB IV standards. This investment not only enhances fuel efficiency but also significantly reduces emissions, contributing to a cleaner environment. Total Capital investment during the Financial year 2025-26 is '562 lakhs.
d. LED Energy-Saving Lighting:
The Company has undertaken a comprehensive replacement of conventional lighting with LED-based energy-saving lights across all operational areas. This transition has led to a marked reduction in electricity consumption and maintenance costs. Total Capital investment during the Financial year 2025-26 is '42.74 lakhs.
These initiatives reflect our proactive approach toward environmental stewardship and operational excellence. The capital expenditure incurred on the above energy conservation measures is expected to yield long-term benefits in terms of cost savings, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability.
The above capital investment on invertors and its electricals, being the energy conservation equipment helped the company to curb down dependency on fossil fuel, hence lead to reduction of carbon footprint. Further, initiative is being taken to implement and installation of such devices in all stores across various state.
3) TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION:
i) Efforts made towards technology absorption:
The Company continues to focus on the adoption and absorption of advanced technologies to strengthen its digital capabilities and support business operations. During the year, the Company implemented Infor Warehouse Management System (WMS) along with a modern wireless network infrastructure across its warehouse operations. The Company also successfully completed the implementation of SAP S/4HANA, integrating key business functions including
warehouse operations, point-of-sale (POS), vendor management, banking interfaces and enterprise data platforms. Further, the Company deployed DOMO to establish a unified business intelligence and analytics platform. To further enhance its technology landscape, the Company is in the process of implementing Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Allocation & Replenishment solutions and Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS). The Company also continued to strengthen its cybersecurity and information security framework through enhanced governance practices, advanced security controls and improvements in technology infrastructure.
Further, keeping in view the requirements of SEBI (PIT) Regulation, the Company has procured software solutions for maintaining Structured Digital Database (SDD). The company has also, in line with its growing needs and to lower paper consumption, thereby reducing its carbon footprint, has shifted towards digital preparation of all its meetings including agendas, notes and other documents with the use of a dedicated Board Management Software tool. Furthermore, the Company has implementation of enterprise¬ wide compliance management solutions to be able to track all kinds of compliance requirements and ensure adherence to the same on a timely basis.
ii) Benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import substitution:
The implementation of Infor WMS, supported by an advanced wireless network infrastructure, has significantly enhanced warehouse productivity and operational efficiency, resulting in approximately threefold improvement in warehouse performance. This has enabled faster inventory processing, improved order fulfilment accuracy, reduced turnaround times, and strengthened the Company's ability to meet growing customer demand with greater speed, reliability and consistency.
The migration of the Company's core ERP platform to SAP has improved enterprise-wide visibility, control and process standardisation, particularly across finance, merchandising and inventory management functions. The enhanced system capabilities have facilitated better planning,
monitoring and decision-making, while improving operational efficiency and strengthening internal controls.
The development of a unified Business Intelligence (BI) analytics layer on DOMO is expected to provide a single source of truth across the organisation, improving data accessibility, transparency and reporting capabilities. This initiative willenable management to make faster, data-driven decisions, enhance performance monitoring and support strategic business planning.
Further, the ongoing implementation of Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Allocation & Replenishment solutions and Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) is expected to optimize logistics operations, improve inventory availability, enhance workforce productivity and support the Company's growth and scalability objectives. Simultaneously, continued investments in cybersecurity and information security have strengthened the Company's technology environment, safeguarding critical business systems and data while enhancing overalloperationalresilience and governance standards.
iii) Information regarding imported technology (Imported during last three years) - NIL
iv) The expenditure incurred on research or development - NIL.
C) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
During the year under review, there is no foreign
exchange earnings and out go.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL
No significant and material orders have been passed by any Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which can have an impact on the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
No materialchanges or commitments have occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of this Report which affect the financial statements of the Company in respect of the reporting year.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARRASSEMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPALCE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION
AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at workplace and has duly constituted a policy in line with the requirement of The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee is in place to redress the complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy.
The disclosures for the period under review as per the Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace of the Company and The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 are as follows:
1. Number of complaints of sexual harassment received during the year: 1
2. Number of complaints disposed-off during the year: 1
3. Number of cases pending for more than ninety days: NIL
4. Number of workshops on awareness program against sexual harassment carried out: 2
COMPLIANCE OF MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company is committed to supporting our employees through all stages of life, including parenthood. We are proud to adhere to the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended in 2017. This ensures that our female employees receive pre and post maternity leave and other facilities as per the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. Additionally, we offer flexible work-from-home options post-maternity leave, based on mutual agreement. We ensure that all employees are well-informed about their maternity benefits through mandatory written and electronic communication at the time of joining and also through HR leave policy. Our commitment to these standards reflects our dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace for all.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the year under review, the guidelines of Secretarial Standard-1 (Board Meetings) and Secretarial Standard-2 (GeneralMeetings) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and approved as such by the Central Government pursuant to Section 118(10) of the Act were adhered to while conducting the respective Meetings.
COST RECORDS
The Company is not required to maintain cost records in terms of Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies
(Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.
AUDITORS & AUDITORS' REPORT Statutory Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, M/s Singhi & Co. Chartered Accountants (FRN No. 302049E) were re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive years, to hold office from the conclusion of the 10th Annual General Meeting held on August 25, 2023 until the conclusion of 15th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the calendar year 2028 on such remuneration as may be decided by the Board of Directors.
M/s Singhi & Co. Chartered Accountants have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Statutory Auditors of the Company and satisfy the prescribed
eligibility criteria.
The Company has adopted the best practices for fraud prevention, and it follows confidential, anonymous reporting about fraud or abuse to the appropriate responsible officials of the Company. No fraud in or by the Company has been reported by the Statutory Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The observation of the Statutory Auditors in their report read with relevant notes to the accounts are self¬ explanatory and therefore does not require any further explanations. The Auditor's Report does not contain any adverse observation or qualification requiring explanation or comments from the Board under Section 134(3)(f) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Secretarial Auditor
S.K. Joshi & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, (Firm Registration Number: P2008RJ064900) (Peer Review Certificate No: 1659/2022) has been appointed as Secretarial Auditor to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for five consecutive years from 12th Annual General Meeting of the Company till the conclusion of the 17th Annual General Meeting of the Company from FY 2025-26 till FY 2029-30, pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder and Regulation 24A and other applicable provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The SecretarialAudit report as received from S.K. Joshi & Associates in the Prescribed Form No. MR-3 is enclosed herewith as Annexure - III to the Board's Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 and other applicable provisions and rules, if any, of the Companies Act 2013, are not applicable to the Company for the financial year under review.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors wish to place on record their appreciation
qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer and the observation made by the Secretarial Auditor is self¬ explanatory in nature and requires no further clarification. An Annual Secretarial Compliance report as per Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations read with Securities and Exchange Board of India circular dated 8th February, 2019 and as amended vide NSE circular dated 16th March, 2023 and 10th April, 2023 is also attached as Annexure - IVas an additional disclosure.
Internal Auditor
The Board of Directors of your Company has appointed M/s. Ernst & Young LLP (E&Y) as Internal Auditors pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 for the financial year 2025-26. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, Statutory Auditors and the Management are periodically apprised of the Internal Audit findings and corrective actions taken.
The Board of Directors of your Company has appointed M/S. KPMG Assurance and Consulting Advisory Services LLP pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 for the Financial year 2026-27.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has presented its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) as a distinct section forming part of this Annual Report annexed as Annexure - V. This report outlines the Company's initiatives and performance from an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) perspective in accordance with National Guidelines for responsible business conduct (NGRBC) issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and in the format as prescribed by SEBI.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and ethical conduct. In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. A detailed report on Corporate Governance forms an integral part of this Annual Report is annexed as Annexure - VI. This report outlines the Company's governance framework, board structure, committee composition, and disclosures that
reflect our commitment to transparency, accountability, and stakeholders value creation. Other disclosures required to be made under the Listing Regulations, the Act and the Rules made thereunder, have been included in the Corporate Governance Report and / or the Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, to avoid repetition in this Board's Report.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The Company has International Securities Identification Number (ISIN): INE01FR01028 and facilitate to hold its securities in Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and has MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd. (formerly M/s. Link Intime India Pvt. Ltd.) as the Registrar and Share Transfer Agents. As on March,31, 2026 and as on date all equity shares of the company are in dematerialized form.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 and other relevant provisions, the Annual Return of the Company in Form MGT-7 is available on the Company's website at https://stylebaazar.in/Theme/Uploads/Investor/AnnualReport/ annual 20260828124218.pdf
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE
During the year under review, no application has been filed against the Company and no proceeding is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
VALUATION
The requirement to disclose the details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one¬ time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof is not applicable.
CREDIT RATING
CRISIL Rating Limited (formerly Credit Rating Information Service of India Limited) has reaffirmed the Company's rating as long-term rating outlook of CRISIL A-/Stable assigned for bank loan facility of ' 171.03 Crores (Enhanced from ' 127.03 Crores).
GENERAL
The other disclosures, not commented upon in this report pursuant to Section 134 read with the Companies
for the contribution made by the employees at all levels but for whose hard work and support, your Company's achievements would not have been possible. Your directors also wish to thank its customers, dealers, agents, suppliers, investors, government authorities and bankers for their continued support and faith reposed in the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Baazar Style Retail Limited
Shreyans Surana Bhagwan Prasad
Date: August 13, 2026 Managing Director Whole - Time Director
Place: Kolkata DIN: 02559280 DIN: 01228213
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