Your Directors' take pleasure in presenting the 45th Board's Report of the Company, together with the Audited Financial Statements (standalone and consolidated) for the Financial Year ended 31 March 2026.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The brief highlights of the Financial Statements (standalone and consolidated) of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26 are as under:
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Particulars
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Consolidated
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Standalone
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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
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92,035.40
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78,959.97
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52,431.88
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43,819.24
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Other Income
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126.64
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672.61
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2,095.16
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1,188.07
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Total Income
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92,162.04
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79,632.58
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54,527.04
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45,007.31
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Less: Total Expenses
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73,389.93
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64,216.19
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41,184.38
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37,350.87
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Profit before Interest, Taxation, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA)
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18,772.11
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15,416.39
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13,342.66
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7,656.44
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Less: Finance Costs
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1,436.73
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1,757.84
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1,182.71
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1,129.62
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Less: Depreciation and amortization expense
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4,150.46
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3,841.28
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2,467.33
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2,249.72
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Profit before Exceptional Item and Taxation
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13,184.92
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9,817.27
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9,692.62
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4,277.10
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Less: Exceptional Item
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313.49
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103.78
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250.71
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-
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Less: Taxation
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3,458.74
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2,638.82
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2,112.32
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1,105.82
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Profit for the year
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9,412.69
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7,074.67
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7,329.59
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3,171.28
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Total comprehensive income for the year
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11,073.91
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7,389.59
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7,336.09
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3,159.15
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The financial results and the results of operations, including major developments and statement of affairs of the Company have been discussed in detail in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report.
The Financial Statements (standalone and consolidated) have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”), Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind AS”) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”), as amended from time to time.
2. STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS
During the year under review, the Company continued its operations in its ordinary course. The operational and
financial performance, amongst others is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, forming part of the Annual Report.
3. DIVIDEND
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated and adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy ('the Policy'), setting out the broad principles for guiding the Board and the management in matters relating to declaration and distribution of dividend. The Policy is available on the Company's website at www.emcure.com.
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 05 May 2026, recommended a final dividend of INR 3.60/- (i.e.,@36%) per Equity Share of INR 10/- each, for the Financial Year ended 31 March 2026. The final
dividend is subject to the approval of the Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (the “AGM”) and shall be subject to deduction of income tax at source as per applicable laws. The said dividend, if approved by the Members at the ensuing AGM will be paid to those Members whose name appears on the Register of Members (including Beneficial Owners) of the Company as at the Record Date i.e. Friday, 04 September 2026.
4. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There have been no material changes and commitment affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the Financial Year i.e. 31 March 2026 and the date of this Report.
5. SHARE CAPITAL & RESERVES
During the year under review, there was no change in the authorised share capital of the Company. However, the paid-up share capital of the Company was increased from INR 189,48,33,470/- divided into 18,94,83,347 Equity Shares of face value of INR 10/- each to INR 189,58,95,470/- divided into 18,95,89,547 Equity Shares of face value of INR 10/- each in following ways:
a) Allotment of 25,000 (Twenty Five Thousand) Equity Shares of INR 10/- each of the Company to the eligible employees, pursuant to “Emcure - Employee Stock Option Scheme 2013” of the Company, upon exercise of 25,000 vested options, on 12 June 2025.
b) Allotment of 56,500 (Fifty Six Thousand and Five Hundred) Equity Shares of INR 10/- each of the Company to the eligible employees, pursuant to “Emcure - Employee Stock Option Scheme 2013” of the Company, upon exercise of 56,500 vested options, on 29 September 2025.
c) Allotment of 7,700 (Seven Thousand and Seven Hundred) Equity Shares of INR 10/- each of the Company to the eligible employees, pursuant to “Emcure - Employee Stock Option Scheme 2013” of the Company, upon exercise of 7,700 vested options, on 16 December 2025.
d) Allotment of 17,000 (Seventeen Thousand) Equity Shares of INR 10/- each of the Company to the eligible employees, pursuant to “Emcure - Employee Stock Option Scheme 2013” of the Company, upon exercise of 17,000 vested options, on 03 March 2026.
The Equity Shares issued under the Emcure - Employee Stock Option Scheme 2013 rank pari- passu with the existing Equity Shares of the Company.
The Board of Directors has decided not to transfer any amount to General Reserves, for the year under review.
6. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
The Company has formulated the Emcure - Employee Stock Option Scheme 2013 (“Emcure ESOS 2013”), with an objective to reward the employees for their performance, to motivate them to contribute to the growth and profitability of the Company and to promote culture of employee ownership as well as to attract, retain, motivate and incentivize the employees.
The certificate from the Secretarial Auditor of the Company confirming that the aforesaid scheme has been implemented in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (“SEBI SBEB Regulations”) along with the resolution passed by the Members, would be available for inspection by the Members during the forthcoming AGM of the Company.
The disclosure as mandated under the SEBI SBEB Regulations is set out in Annexure - I to this Report and is available on website of the Company athttps://www.emcure. com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Dis14-of-SEBI-SBEB- Regulations-for-FY-2025-26.pdf. The details also form part of Note No. 41 of the notes to accounts of the Standalone Financial Statements of the Company.
7. CREDIT RATING(S)
The details of credit ratings as at the Financial Year ended 31 March 2026, are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report.
8. SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
During the year under review, following wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company were incorporated:
a) Emcure Lifesciences Private Limited was incorporated on 17 June 2025
b) Emcure Wellness Private Limited was incorporated on 03 July 2025
Further, the Company, had entered into Share Subscription and Shareholders' Agreement and Power Transfer Agreement(s) dated 02 June 2025, acquiring stake in Torrent Urja 37 Private Limited, by virtue of which, Torrent Urja 37 Private Limited became an Associate Company of the Company, in accordance with the provisions of the Act. The Agreement was
entered to meet the energy requirements for facilities based in the State of Gujarat.
Acquisition
During the year under review, the Company had entered into Share Purchase Agreements with individual shareholders of Zuventus Healthcare Limited (“Zuventus”), Subsidiary Company for acquisition of total 4,095,180 Equity Shares, constituting 20.42% of the total issued and paid up capital of Zuventus, so as to make it a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Accordingly, the Company had acquired the said Shares, thereby making Zuventus a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company w.e.f. 03 October 2025.
Further, subsequent to the year end and up to the date of the Report, Mantra Pharma Inc., wholly-owned subsidiary of Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Canada, entered into Share Purchase Agreement dated 01 April 2026 and successfully completed the acquisition of 100% stake in Cutimed Inc which simultaneously got merged with Mantra Pharma Inc., on the same day.
As on 31 March 2026, the Company had 25 subsidiaries (including direct & indirect) and 2 Associate Companies. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards, a statement containing the salient features of the Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended 31 March 2026 of the Company's subsidiaries/associates in the prescribed Form AOC-1 is annexed as Annexure-II to this Report.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the Audited Financial Statements and related information of the Company and its subsidiaries, wherever applicable, are available on the Company's website: www.emcure.com. The same are also available for inspection during the business hours on all working days at the registered office of the Company in electronic mode.
9. MATERIAL SUBSIDIARIES
The Board of Directors of the Company has formulated a “Policy for determining Material Subsidiaries” in conformity with the provisions of SEBI Listing Regulations. The Policy is available at Company's website at www.emcure.com.
For the Financial Year 2025-26, Zuventus Healthcare Limited and Tillomed Laboratories Limited are categorized as material subsidiaries of the Company as per the thresholds laid down under the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Company has complied with all the legal requirements in respect of material subsidiaries.
10. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
Particulars of loans given, guarantees given, investments made and securities provided, if any, under Section 186 of the Act forms part of the Note No. 5, 6 and 37 of the Standalone Financial Statements which forms part of the Annual Report.
11. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposit from the public during the Financial Year under review, within the meaning of Chapter V of the Act read with Rules made thereunder.
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Board of Directors of the Company has formulated a “Related Party Transactions Policy” in conformity with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Policy, as approved by the Board, is available on the website of the Company at www.emcure.com.
All related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for their approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained annually for transactions that are in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis, of repetitive nature. The transactions entered pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted along with the statement giving details of all related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for their review on a quarterly basis.
All requisite information, as required under the Industry Standards on “Minimum Information to be provided for review of the Audit Committee for approval of related party transaction,” as issued by Industry Standards Forum, has been duly placed before the Audit Committee for its review and approval of the related party transactions.
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered into by the Company during the year under review with Related Parties, were in the ordinary course of business and at arm's length basis. The Company had not entered into any contract/ arrangements/ transactions with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the SEBI Listing Regulations or the Related Party Transactions Policy of the Company & which is required to be reported in Form AOC-2. Particulars of contracts or arrangements with the related parties based on criteria as prescribed under Rule 15(3)(b) of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules,2014, is forming part of this Report as Annexure - III (Form AOC-2).
The details of contract/ arrangements/ transactions entered into by the Company with Related Parties during the Financial Year under review are set out in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
Pursuant to Regulation 23(9) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has filed the reports on related party transactions with the Stock Exchanges within statutory timelines.
13. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the Financial Year 2025-26, has been presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
14. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (‘BRSR’)
In compliance with the Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with SEBI Master Circular HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFDPOD2/I/3762/2026 dated 30 January 2026, the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report for Financial Year 2025-26, describing the initiatives taken by the Company under Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibilities, has been presented in a separate section on Page no 101.
Further, in pursuance to aforementioned regulatory requirements, the Company shall mandatorily undertake reasonable assurance of BRSR Core. In compliance with the above, the Company has appointed TUV Rheinland India Pvt Ltd (TUV) as the assurance provider to undertake reasonable assurance of BRSR Core for Financial Year ended 2025-26. The assurance report of TUV forms a part of the Annual Report.
15. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Act, a separate Corporate Governance Report forms part of this Report and is annexed as Annexure - IV.
The Company has obtained a Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance with conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Clause E of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, which forms part of this Report and is annexed as Annexure - V.
The Company has received a Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary confirming that none of the Directors on the Board of the Company have been debarred or disqualified by MCA or SEBI or any such statutory authority from being appointed / continuing as Director and the same is annexed as Annexure - VI, which forms part of this Report.
The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report has been submitted to the Stock Exchanges as required under Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations. Further, during the Financial Year 2025-26, no penalties, strictures were imposed on the Company by Stock Exchange(s) or SEBI or any statutory authority on any matter related to capital markets
16. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on 31 March 2026, your Board comprised of 10 Directors including 5 (five) Executive Directors (including Managing Director & CEO), 1 (one) Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director and 4 (four) Non-Executive & Independent Directors (including one woman Independent Director). The Board has two women Directors as on 31 March 2026. The details of Board and Committee compositions, tenure of Directors, areas of expertise and other details are available in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.
During Financial Year 2025-26, the following changes took place in the Board composition:
Appointment(s)/ Re-appointment(s)
a) Mr. Vijay Gokhale (DIN: 09134089)
The Board, based on recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (“NRC”) and after evaluating performance of Mr. Vijay Gokhale (DIN: 09134089) during his first tenure as an Independent Director, recommended his re-appointment as an Independent Director of the Company for second term of 5 (five) consecutive years commencing from 16 April 2026 till 15 April 2031. The same has been approved by the Members through a Postal Ballot, on 20 March 2026.
b) Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar (DIN: 02183179)
The Board, based on recommendation of the NRC and after evaluating performance of Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar (DIN: 02183179) during her first tenure as an Independent Director, recommended her re-appointment as an Independent Director of the Company for second term of 3 (three) consecutive years commencing from 16 April 2026 till 15 April 2029. The same has been approved by the Members through a Postal Ballot, on 20 March 2026.
c) Dr. Shailesh Ayyangar (DIN: 00268076)
The Board, based on recommendation of the NRC and after evaluating performance of Dr. Shailesh Ayyangar (DIN: 00268076) during his first tenure as an independent Director, recommended his re-appointment as an Independent Director of the Company for second term of 5 (five) consecutive years commencing from 02 June 2026 till 01 June 2031. The Board also recommended continuation of
his directorship upon him attaining the age of 75 years. The same has been approved by the Members through a Postal Ballot, on 20 March 2026.
Retirement by Rotation
Mrs. Namita Thapar (DIN: 05318899), Whole-time Director of the Company, and Mr. Berjis Desai (DIN: 00153675), a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director of the Company, are liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM. The Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, have recommended their re-appointments.
Necessary disclosures as required under the Act, SEBI Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard-2 on General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, for the above-mentioned appointment/re-appointments are provided in the Notice of the 45th AGM of the Company.
Subsequent to the year end and up to the date of the Report, the following change took place in the Board composition:
Mr. C S Muralidharan (DIN: 00014740)
On the recommendation of the NRC, the Board appointed Mr. C S Muralidharan (DIN: 00014740) as an Additional (Non-Executive and Independent) Director of the Company for a period of 3 (three) consecutive years commencing from 01 April 2026 till 31 March 2029. The same has been approved by the Members through a Postal Ballot, on 24 April 2026.
Changes in Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, Mr. Chetan Sharma, tendered his resignation as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from close of business hours on 24 November 2025.
Ms. Amruta Yangalwar (Membership No. A25687) was appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 04 February 2026.
Mr. Samit Mehta, Whole-time Director of the Company is also a KMP of the Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Limited, subsidiary company and also draws remuneration from the subsidiary company.
17. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In accordance with Section 149(7) of the Act, each Independent Director has confirmed to the Company that he or she meets the criteria of independence as laid down in Section 149(6) of the Act, and is in compliance with Rule 6(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. Further, each Independent Director has affirmed compliance to the
Code of Conduct for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV of the Act. The Board has taken on record such declarations after due assessment of their veracity.
18. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In compliance with the requirements of Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company periodically conducts Familiarisation Programme(s) for the Independent Directors to familiarise them with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc. The details of the Familiarisation Programme are available on the website of the Company at www.emcure.com.
19. BOARD MEETINGS
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company met 6 (six) times. The details of the Board meetings including their attendance and composition are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms a part of this Report.
20. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As on 31 March 2026, the Board has 5 (five) statutory Committees:
a) Audit Committee;
b) Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
c) Stakeholders' Relationship Committee;
d) Risk Management Committee; and
e) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
The details of the Board and Committee meetings including their attendance and composition are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms a part of this Report.
21. BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has framed a Policy for performance evaluation of Independent Directors, Board, Committees, and other individual Directors, which includes criteria for performance evaluation of the Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors.
During the year, in terms of requirements under Schedule IV of the Act and Regulation 25(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held wherein the performance of the Non-Independent Directors, performance of the Board as a whole (including the Committees) and also that of the Managing Director and Chairman was carried out in terms of the provisions of the
Act. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board of Directors, excluding the director being evaluated.
22. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has established a comprehensive internal controls framework. This framework encompasses procedures and mechanisms that are pivotal in augmenting operational efficiency and effectiveness, curtailing risks and expenditures, and fostering enhanced decision-making and accountability.
In alignment with the National Financial Reporting Authority (“NFRA”) Circular dated 07 January 2026, the Company has further institutionalized a structured two-way communication framework between the Board, acting as “Those Charged with Governance” (“TCWG”), and the Statutory Auditors to facilitate timely communication and evaluation of significant audit matters, key audit observations, and internal control deficiencies.
During the year, effectiveness of internal financial controls is ensured through management reviews, control self-assessment and independent testing by the Internal Audit Team.
23. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has in place a risk management framework for identification and management of risks.
Pursuant to Regulation 21(4) read with para C (1) of Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee comprising of members of the Board of Directors. The terms of reference of the Committee and composition thereof including details of meetings held during the Financial Year 2025-26 forms part of the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.
Additional details relating to Risk Management are provided in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of this Report.
24. VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has adopted a Vigil Mechanism Policy (the “Policy”) for the stakeholders to report genuine concerns/ grievances. No personnel of the Company have been denied access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. The Policy provides for adequate safeguards against the victimisation of the employees who use the vigil mechanism. The Policy is available on the website of the Company at www.emcure.com.
25. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
As per the requirements under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 ('POSH Act') read with Rules made thereunder, the Company has constituted Internal Committee(s). In order to build awareness in this area, the Company has been conducting necessary trainings in the organization on an ongoing basis.
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Sr. No.
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Particulars
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Number of Complaints
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1.
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Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the year
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0
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2.
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Number of complaints received during the year
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1
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3.
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Number of complaints disposed of during the year
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1
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4.
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Number of cases pending at the end of the year
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0
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5.
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Number of cases resolved beyond 90 days
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0
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26. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In terms of the provisions of Section 135 of the Act, read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, (as amended), the Board has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) Committee. The composition, terms of reference of the CSR Committee and meetings held during the year is provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms a part of this Report.
The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a CSR Policy on the recommendation of the CSR Committee and the CSR Policy has been amended from time to time to ensure its continued relevance and to align it with the amendments to applicable provisions of law. The CSR activities are undertaken in accordance with the said Policy. The CSR
policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company at www.emcure.com.
The Annual Report on CSR activities containing details of expenditure incurred by the Company and brief details on the CSR activities during the year are provided as Annexure - VII to this Report.
27. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
Pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Act and Regulation 19 read with Schedule II Part D of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has formulated the criteria for identification and Board nomination of the suitable candidates as well as the Policy
on remuneration for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management of the Company. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy as approved by the Board is available on the website of the Company at www.emcure.com.
28. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
The prescribed particulars of employees required under Section 197 (12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided in Annexure - VIII to this Report. Further, the information pursuant to Rule 5(2) & 5(3) of the aforesaid Rules, pursuant to the names and other particulars of employees is available for inspection at the registered office of the Company during business hours. Any Member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company either at the Registered/ Corporate Office address or by email to: investors@emcure.com.
29. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS/OUTGO
The information regarding conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings/outgo as stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act, read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed as Annexure - IX to this Report.
30. AUDITORSa) Statutory Auditors
M/s. B S R & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN 101248W/W-100022), have been re-appointed as the Statutory Auditor of the Company for a period of 5 (five) years at the 41st AGM of the Company to hold office till the conclusion of the 46th AGM of the Company.
The Auditors' Report provided by M/s. B S R & Co. LLP for the Financial Year ended 31 March 2026, is enclosed along with the Financial Statements in the Annual Report. The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
The Auditors have confirmed the Company that their continued appointment for the Financial Year 2026-27 is within the limits prescribed under Section 141 of the Act.
b) Secretarial Auditors
M/s. SVD & Associates, Company Secretaries, Pune, a Peer Reviewed Firm of Company Secretaries in Practice (UIN P2013MH031900 and Peer Review No. 6357/2025), was appointed to conduct the Secretarial Audit for a period of 5 (five) consecutive years at the 44th AGM of the Company to hold office till the conclusion of the 49th AGM of the Company.
The Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s. SVD & Associates, for the Financial Year 2025-26, confirms that the Company has complied with the provisions of the applicable laws and does not contain any observation or qualification requiring explanation or comments from the Board under Section 134(3) of the Act. The report in Form MR-3 is annexed as Annexure - X(A) to this Report.
M/s SVD & Associates have confirmed the Company that their continued appointment is within the limits prescribed under the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
Secretarial Audit Report of Material Subsidiaries
Pursuant to Regulation 24A(1) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, Secretarial Audit of Zuventus Healthcare Limited (“Zuventus”), a material subsidiary of the Company was undertaken by M/s. Manish Ghia & Associates, Company Secretaries, (Unique ID No. P2006MH007100) and the Secretarial Audit Report issued by them are annexed as Annexure - X(B) to this Report. The said Report of Zuventus do not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
c) Cost Auditors
As per Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Company is required to maintain cost records and accordingly, such accounts and records are maintained by the Company.
In terms of Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Board, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, had appointed M/s. B. M. Sharma & Co. (Firm Registration no. 000219), Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditor of the Company, to conduct the audit of Company's cost records for the Financial Year 2025-26.
The Board on the recommendation of the Audit Committee has re-appointed M/s. B. M. Sharma & Co. (Firm Registration no. 000219), Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditor of the Company to conduct the audit of Company's cost records for the Financial Year 2026-27.
As per the provisions of the Act, the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is required to be placed before the Members in a General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution seeking Members' ratification for the remuneration payable to M/s. B. M. Sharma & Co., Cost Auditors, for the Financial Year 2026-27, is placed before the Members at the ensuing AGM of the Company.
31. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORY OR COURTS
There was no significant or material order passed by any regulator or court or tribunal which would impact the status of the Company as a going concern and the operations in future.
32. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, a copy of the Annual Return for the Financial Year 2025-26, can be accessed on the Company's website athttps://www.emcure.com/wp-content/ uploads/2026/08/Annual-Return-FY-2025-26.pdf.
33. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, as amended from time to time.
34. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(5) of the Act, it is confirmed that the Directors have:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026, followed applicable accounting standards and there was no material departure from the same;
b selected appropriate 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 as at 31 March 2026, and of the profit of the Company for the financial year ended on that date;
c) taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) prepared the annual accounts of the Company on a going concern basis;
e) laid down adequate internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; and
f) devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
35. HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
The Company places great value on its human resources, considering them as vital assets essential for the Company's growth. The Company actively engages with its employees to enhance their skills and knowledge. Moreover, the Company is committed to building its brand reputation to attract and retain top talent in the industry. Throughout the period, employee relations remained positive and cooperative across all levels, reflecting the Company's ongoing efforts to maintain such healthy relationships in the future. As of 31 March 2026, the Company has employed 6914 permanent employees & workers on the payroll across all its locations.
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No. of male
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No. of female
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Transgender
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6336
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578
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36. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Industrial Relations for the period under review continued to be cordial.
37. MATERNITY BENEFITS ACT, 1961:
The Company is in compliance with the applicable provisions relating to the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961.
38. DIFFERENCE IN VALUATION
The Company has never made any one-time settlement against the loans obtained from banks and financial institution and hence this clause is not applicable.
39. OTHER DISCLOSURES
1. There was no instance of fraud during the year under review, which required the Statutory Auditor to report to the Audit Committee and / or the Board under Section 143(12) of the Act read with Rules framed thereunder.
2. There was no change in the nature of the Business.
3. There was no instance wherein the Company failed to implement any corporate action within the statutory time limit.
4. There are no proceedings initiated/ pending against your Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
5. Details as prescribed under section 134 of the Act read with Rules made thereunder, applicable to the Company, have been specifically given in this Report, wherever applicable.
6. The Company has appointed Ms. Amruta Yangalwar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer as Nodal Officer of the Company to deal with matters concerning Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
40. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Board of Directors acknowledge the valuable guidance and continued support extended by the government and other regulatory authorities, Company's customers, business partners, distributors, suppliers, medical professionals, Banks, financial institutions and other Stakeholders. Your Directors would also like to take this opportunity to express their appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the employees of the Company.
The Directors also wish to express their gratitude to the investors for the faith that they continue to repose in the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
BERJIS DESAI
Date : 05 May 2026 CHAIRMAN
Place: Pune DIN: 00153675
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