Your Directors are pleased to present the 33rd (Thirty Third) Annual Report of “Redington Limited” (“Redington” or “the Company”) along with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended on March 31, 2026.
Consolidated Financial Results
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Particulars
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2025-26
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2024-25
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SISA
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ROW
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Consolidated
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SISA
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ROW
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Consolidated
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Revenue from operations
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64,980.51
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54,181.85
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1,19,162.36
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50,005.59
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49,328.06
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99,333.65
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Other Income
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79.94
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105.13
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185.07
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64.50
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163.57
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228.07
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Total Revenue
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65,060.45
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54,286.98
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1,19,347.43
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50,070.09
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49,491.63
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99,561.72
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Total Expenses:
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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a) Cost of goods sold
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62,153.36
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51,152.16
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1,13,305.52
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47,624.73
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46,489.07
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94,113.80
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b) Employee Benefits
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480.68
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1,130.07
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1,610.75
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376.37
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1,046.87
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1,423.24
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c) Other Expenses
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900.56
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1,116.11
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2,016.67
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756.94
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1,010.89
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1,767.83
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Profit before Interest, Depreciation and Tax
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1,525.85
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888.64
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2,414.49
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1,312.05
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944.80
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2,256.85
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a) Interest Expenses
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125.43
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233.23
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358.66
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139.91
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190.32
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330.23
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b) Depreciation & Amortization expense
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91.70
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114.73
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206.43
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87.66
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129.92
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217.58
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Profit before Tax
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1,308.72
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540.68
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1,849.40
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1,084.48
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624.56
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1,709.04
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Exceptional item
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-
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(152.31)
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(152.31)
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-
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625.77
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625.77
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Profit before Tax
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1,308.72
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388.37
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1,697.09
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1,084.48
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1,250.33
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2,334.81
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Tax Expense
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337.38
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75.56
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412.94
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297.06
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217.13
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514.19
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Profit after Tax before NCI*
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971.34
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312.81
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1,284.15
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787.42
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1,033.20
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1,820.62
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Non-Controlling Interests
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-
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(206.07)
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(206.07)
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-
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215.78
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215.78
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Profit after Tax
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971.34
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518.88
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1,490.22
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787.42
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817.42
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1,604.84
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Profit after Tax (excluding exceptional items)
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971.34
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594.12
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1,565.46
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787.42
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552.30
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1,339.72
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SISA (Singapore, India & South Asia) & ROW (Rest of the World) Financial Performance
The standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company for the financial year 2025-26 have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind AS”) as required under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”).
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”) the said consolidated financial statements form part of this Annual Report.
The consolidated revenue of the Company for the financial year was '1,19,162.36 crores as against '99,333.65 crores in the previous financial year, registering a growth of 19.96%, while the consolidated net profit for the year grew by 16.85% to '1,565.46 crores as against '1,339.72 crores in the previous financial year (excluding the impact of exceptional items in both the years).
The Basic Earnings per Share (EPS) on a consolidated basis increased to '20.02 for the financial year under review as compared to '17.14 for the previous financial year (excluding the impact of exceptional items in both the years).
A detailed analysis on the financial performance of the Company is given as part of the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.
Dividend
In line with the Company's dividend distribution policy, (https:// redingtongroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Dividend- Distribution-Policv.pdf) the Board of Directors at their meeting held on May 13, 2026, recommended a dividend of '6/- per equity share (i.e., 300% of the face value) for the financial year 2025-26. This dividend, expected to result in pay-out of '469.06 crores is subject to the approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and deduction of income tax at source, as applicable.
The financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2026, were approved by the Board of Directors on May 13, 2026, on which date the statutory auditors of the Company submitted their report thereon.
Transfer to Reserves
Your Company does not propose to transfer any amount to the general reserve out of the amount available for appropriation.
Share Capital
As on March 31,2026, your Company's paid-up equity share capital stood at '156.35 crores consisting of 78,17,74,431 equity shares of '2 each.
During the financial year, the Company's paid-up equity share capital remained unchanged.
Credit Rating
In recognition of the Company's robust financial performance, leading credit rating agencies CRISIL and ICRA have reaffirmed its long-term credit rating at AA (Stable) and short-term credit rating at A1 (Stable), reflecting confidence in the Company's financial stability.
Business Performance
The Company's performance is discussed in the Management's Discussion and Analysis Report, which form part of this Annual Report.
Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures
As on March 31, 2026, the Company has two direct and one step-down subsidiary in India, and two direct and 49 step- down subsidiaries, overseas. The details of the subsidiaries incorporated/ceased and under liquidation during the financial year under review, as applicable, are given as part of Notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Indian Subsidiaries
(i) ProConnect Supply Chain Solutions Limited
ProConnect Supply Chain Solutions Limited (“ProConnect”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Redington Limited, delivered a strong operating and financial performance in FY 2025-26 while continuing to strengthen its position as a reliable, compliant, and scalable supply chain solutions provider. The year was marked by disciplined execution, sharper customer focus, progress in technology enablement, and continued investment in governance and operational capability.
During the year under review, the Company reported Revenue from Operations of '682.08 crores, reflecting approximately 17.5% year-on-year growth, while Profit After Tax stood at '22.70 crores. Performance was supported by gross margin expansion, disciplined cost management, stronger collections, and improved operating leverage. Q4FY26 was the strongest quarter in the Company's history, with consistent monthly revenue
above approximately '60 crores and broad-based outperformance across key financial parameters.
During the year, ProConnect enabled multiple customer go-lives and service expansions across locations, while also improving real-time visibility, controls, and process consistency through technology initiatives such as single sign-on enablement, readiness of CostmatePro a Costing Tool for go-live and developing own Warehouse Management System (WMS).
ProConnect further enhanced its governance and control framework during the year. The Head Office achieved certification under ISO/IEC 27001:2022, reinforcing the Company's commitment to information security and data governance. In addition, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications were secured for the Head Office and ten key warehouses, strengthening the Company's environmental management and occupational health and safety practices.
The Company also advanced its sustainability agenda during the year and was recognized with an EcoVadis badge, underscoring its progress across environmental, social, ethical, and responsible supply chain practices.
The treasury position also strengthened materially during the year mainly on account of highest-ever quarterly collections in Q4FY26 resulting in full repayment of the term loan, a meaningful reduction of interest cost and sharp reduction of net debt by year end.
) Redserv Global Solutions Limited
Redserv Global Solutions Limited (RGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Redington Limited, operates as the Captive Global Capability Centre (GCC) for the Redington Group, providing a resilient and scalable shared-services platform. During the year, the Company further strengthened this role through deeper stakeholder engagement and the continued expansion of functional capabilities.
RGS supports the Redington Group's operations across the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, India, and Singapore. Services delivered include sales order and purchase order processing, credit management, master data management, and finance operations covering accounting, audit support, reconciliations, reporting, and payroll processing.
The finance function manages end-to-end accounting operations, including receivables, payables, payroll, service accounting, management information systems (MIS), and the preparation of financial statements. The function continues to be strengthened through automation and continuous improvement initiatives, including the use of a consolidation tool for financial reporting and the deployment of robotic process automation (RPA) to enhance efficiency and the control environment.
I n recent years, RGS has increased the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and advanced automation to enhance service delivery. These initiatives have improved the speed, efficiency, and accuracy of transaction processing, while supporting sustainable, long-term cost efficiencies for Redington Group.
Indian Associate
Redington (India) Investments Limited, an associate Company of Redington Limited, was operating Apple retail stores in South India through its wholly owned subsidiary, Currents Technology Retail (India) Limited. It exited its business in FY21 and accordingly, the Company is evaluating available restructuring options including winding up.
Overseas Operations
Redington's overseas operations are carried out through its two wholly owned subsidiaries, Redington International Mauritius Limited, UAE and Redington Distribution Pte Limited, Singapore. The Management's Discussion and Analysis cover the business performance of both the entities and their subsidiaries.
(i) Redington International Mauritius Limited, Mauritius (RIML)
RIML delivered revenue growth across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META), with revenue increasing to USD 5.70 billion in FY26 from USD 5.42 billion in FY25. The performance was achieved despite geopolitical uncertainties, supply-side constraints, varying market conditions across the region, and the impact of a full month of West Asia conflict-related disruption during the final month of the financial year. The business continued to demonstrate resilience through portfolio diversification, disciplined execution, and a balanced presence across markets and technology segments.
• Cloud business in META continued to deliver strong growth (40%), reflecting accelerating cloud adoption and the successful expansion of cloud-led engagements across the region.
• Overall, the SSG business in META delivered 20% year-on-year growth, driven by continued momentum across software, cybersecurity and emerging technology solutions.
• The UAE remained one of the strongest-performing markets, and has been growing at a CAGR of 10% for the last 5 years. This year's growth is supported by sustained investments in go-to- market capabilities, deeper enterprise penetration, and strong momentum across Software, Security & Cloud, Commercial GTM, and Mobility Solutions.
• GCCL delivered an exceptional performance with revenues growing by 27%, supported by broad- based growth across countries and strategic business units.
• I n Saudi Arabia, despite a slower market recovery driven by deferred mega and giga projects, and heightened regional geopolitical uncertainties, the business delivered marginal topline growth year-on- year, reflecting the resilience of its operating model and underlying market position.
• Africa posted 8% growth, with Egypt outperforming the region at over 45% growth.
• In Turkey, revenue decreased by 20% primarily due to exit from Turkish Lira denominated businesses, including transfer of supply agreement with Vodafone, besides divestment of Paynet business in February 2025. During the year, the Company recognised an impairment loss on its investment in Arena, considering the challenging economic conditions and revised future outlook.
• RIML continues to strengthen its position across META through a balanced portfolio approach, investments in strategic growth areas, and disciplined execution across diverse market environments.
(ii) Redington Distribution Pte Limited, Singapore (RDPL)
In FY26, RDPL moved from ASEAN market entry to a more structured regional expansion phase. With Malaysia established as the first step into Southeast Asia, RDPL is now focused on strengthening its presence, building local capabilities, and creating the foundation for wider growth across ASEAN.
RDPL's established South Asia operations across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives continue to provide a strong base of regional experience, customer relationships, and operational stability. Building on this foundation, the company is expanding its focus toward Southeast Asia, where digital transformation, enterprise technology adoption, cloud services, cybersecurity, AI, and modern infrastructure solutions are creating strong opportunities.
Malaysia remains a strategic entry point for RDPL's ASEAN journey, supported by its mature technology ecosystem, skilled talent pool, strong connectivity, and access to neighboring Southeast Asian markets. In FY26, RDPLs focus is on deepening engagement in Malaysia, strengthening partnerships, and developing locally relevant offerings that can support future expansion across the region.
During FY26, RDPL took necessary foundation steps for its next phase of ASEAN growth, including planned expansion into Indonesia and Thailand in FY27. These markets offer significant potential due to their scale, digital adoption, growing enterprise technology needs, and strategic importance within Southeast Asia.
Other Group entities
During the year under review:
• Redington Kenya (EPZ) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Redington Kenya Limited and a step- down subsidiary of the Company was dissolved on January 28, 2026.
• Pursuant to scheme of internal restructuring, 100% of the ownership of Arena Connect Teknoloji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S (Arena Connect, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arena) was transferred to Arena Mobile Iletisim Hizmetleri ve Tuketici Elektronigi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S (Arena Mobile, also a wholly owned subsidiary of Arena Bilgisayar Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S (Arena) and Arena Mobile was merged with Arena Connect, the subsisting entity, effective February 9, 2026.
• Redington International Mauritius Limited, completed its re-domiciliation from Mauritius to Dubai, United Arab Emirates as a Company registered in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the requisite Certificate of Continuation from DIFC was received on February 23, 2026.
• The step-down subsidiary of the Company, Redington Gulf FZE (RGF) has acquired the balance 30% shareholding stake of Redington Gulf & Co. SPC and 50.8% of Redington Bahrain WLL from Middle East Holding Company Limited without any purchase consideration. This resulted in change in shareholding of Redington Gulf & Co SPC from 70% to 100% and of Redington Bahrain WLL from 49% to 99.8%. Earlier these shares were held by Middle East Holding Company Limited due to regulatory requirements while RGF continued to be 100% beneficial owner. Relaxation in local regulations in the jurisdictions where these subsidiaries operate, had enabled RGF to increase the shareholding percentage.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the Company's subsidiaries and Associates in Form AOC-1 is attached as Annexure E to this report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements along with relevant documents and separate financial statements in respect of the subsidiaries are available on the website of the Company athttps:// redingtongroup.com/financial-reports/
The Company has formulated a Policy for determining Material Subsidiaries. The Policy is available on the Company's website and can be accessed athttps://
redingtongroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/
Policy-for-determining-Material-Subsidiaries.pdf
Material Changes and Commitments Affecting the Financial Position of the Company Between the End of the Financial Year and the Date of the Report
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report. There has also been no change in the business of the Company.
Corporate Governance
Your Company believes in adopting best practices of corporate governance and adhering to corporate governance guidelines, as laid out in SEBI Listing Regulations. Corporate governance is about promoting fairness, transparency, and accountability in the management and decision-making processes of an organisation. It is the foundation for building trust with members and stakeholders. The Corporate Governance Report of the Company for the financial year 2025-26 forms part of the Annual Report.
The Company has obtained a certificate from M/s. B Chandra & Associates, Company Secretaries, on compliance with corporate governance norms under the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer (CEO/CFO) certification as required under the SEBI Listing Regulations is appended to the Corporate Governance Report.
The Corporate Governance Report of the Company contains the necessary declaration regarding compliance with the Code of Conduct of the Company for the financial year 2025-26.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Mr. V.S Hariharan (DIN: 05352003) was appointed as the Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer of the Company for a period of five years with effect from February 05, 2025, to February 04, 2030. The same was approved by the members of the Company through postal ballot on April 9, 2025, and approved by the Central Government on November 21,2025.
Based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board unanimously approved the re-appointment of Mr. S V Krishnan (DIN: 07518349), as a Whole-time Director of the Company, designated as Finance Director, for a period of five years with effect from May 13, 2026 to May 12, 2031 (both days inclusive), liable to retire by rotation, subject to the approval of members of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Mr. S V Krishnan, (DIN: 07518349), Finance Director (Whole¬ time) retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
The resolutions seeking approval of the members for his re¬ appointment has been incorporated in the Notice to the AGM
of the Company along with brief details. Based on performance evaluation and the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board recommends his re¬ appointment.
During the year, Mr. Ramesh Natarajan was elevated to the role of Chief Executive Officer - India and Middle East, effective July 1, 2025. Further, Mr. Rajat Vohra was elevated to the role of Chief Executive Officer - India Operations, effective July 1, 2025.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that,
(a) they meet the criteria of independence prescribed under the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations;
(b) t hey have registered their names in the Independent Directors' Databank, and
(c) there have been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as Independent Director during the year.
All Independent Directors have affirmed compliance to the code of conduct for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act.
The terms and conditions of appointment of the Independent Directors are placed on the website of the Company athttps:// redingtongroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Terms- and-Conditions-of-Appointment-of-Independent-Director.pdf
The Company has also disclosed the Director's familiarization programme on its website atFamiliarisation- Programme-2025-26.pdf
During the year, the Non-Executive Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for attending meetings of the Company.
The details of the composition of the Board and its Committees and various meetings held during the financial year are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
All the recommendations made by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee were approved by the Board.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(51) and 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company are Mr. V.S. Hariharan, Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. S V Krishnan, Finance Director (Whole-time), Mr. Ramesh Natarajan, Chief Executive Officer - India and Middle East, Mr. Rajat Vohra, Chief Executive Officer - India Operations, Mr. V Ravi Shankar, Chief Financial Officer and Mr. K Vijayshyam Acharya, Head Legal & Company Secretary.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
a) i n the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures.
b) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, such accounting policies as mentioned in the notes to the financial statements have been applied consistently and judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent have been made to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026;
c) that proper and enough care has been taken 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) the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e) that proper internal financial controls were followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
f) that proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
AuditorsStatutory Auditors
M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.008072S) Statutory Auditors of the Company hold office till the conclusion of thirty- fourth AGM of the Company.
The Auditor's report to the Members on the standalone and consolidated financial statement for the year ended March 31, 2026, does not contain any qualification, observation or adverse comment. The Auditor's Report is enclosed with the financial statements in this Annual Report.
Cost Records and Cost Audit
Maintenance of Cost Records and requirement of Cost Audit as prescribed under Section 148(1) of the Act do not apply to the business activities carried out by the Company.
Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Act read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, and SEBI Listing Regulations, M/s. B Chandra & Associates, Company Secretaries, (Firm Registration No.P2017TN065700), were appointed as the Secretarial
Auditors of the Company for a term of five (5) years commencing from April 1, 2025 to March 31,2030.
The Secretarial Audit report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, in Form No. MR-3 is attached as Annexure D to this Report. The Secretarial Audit report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Pursuant to Regulation 24(A) of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has obtained an annual secretarial compliance report from M/s. B Chandra & Associates, Company Secretaries, and the same has been submitted to the stock exchanges within the prescribed time limit.
During the year under review, the Company has complied with all the applicable provisions of Secretarial Standard - 1 and Secretarial Standard - 2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs of India.
Details of Fraud Reported by Auditors in Terms of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013
During the year under review, neither the Statutory Auditor nor the Secretarial Auditor has reported to the Audit Committee, under Section 143(12) of the Act, any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees.
Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3) of the Act and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company as on March 31, 2026, is available on Company's website at https://redingtongroup.com/financial-reports/.
Board Meetings Held During the Year
Six (6) meetings of the Board of Directors of your Company were held during the financial year 2025-26. The maximum time gap between any two Board meetings was less than 120 days. Necessary quorum was present throughout all the Board meetings. A separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on February 4, 2026.
The particulars of the meetings held and the attendance of the Directors in the meetings are detailed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Committees
As on March 31, 2026, the Company had the following Committees:
• Audit Committee,
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee
• Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
• Risk Management Committee
• Corporate Social Responsibility & Environmental, Social and Governance Committee, and
• Finance Committee.
Detailed notes on the composition of the Board and its Committees are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which form part of the Annual Report.
Policy on Appointment and Remuneration of Directors
The Board based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has laid down a policy on appointment of Directors and remuneration to the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Other Employees.
- The objective of the policy for the appointment of Directors is to facilitate the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to evaluate the Directors and recommend to the Board for their appointment/ re-appointment and to ensure an optimum composition of Executive, Non¬ Executive and Independent Directors to maintain the independence of the Board and separate its functions of governance and management.
- The objective of the Remuneration Policy is to attract, motivate and retain qualified industry professionals for the Board and Management to achieve its strategic goals and to encourage behavior that is focused on long-term value creation while adopting the highest standards of good corporate governance. The remuneration policy of the Company is aimed at rewarding performance, based on a continuous review of achievements and aligns with the existing industry practices.
- The Remuneration Policy provides a framework for the remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, and other employees.
The Company's policy on appointment of Directors and remuneration and other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act is available at the website athttps://redingtongroup. com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nomination-and- Remuneration-Policy.pdf
Particulars of Employees
Disclosure pertaining to the remuneration and other details as required under Section 197 (12) of the Act and Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is given in Annexure B and form part of this report.
The statement under Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms a part of this Report. However, as per first proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act and second proviso of Rule 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the Report and Financial Statements are being sent to the Members of the Company excluding the said statement.
Performance Evaluation of the Board, Its Committees and Directors
The evaluation of all the Directors, Committees and the Board as a whole was conducted based on the criteria and framework approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The Board evaluation process was completed for the financial year 2025-26. The evaluation parameters and the process have been explained in the corporate governance report.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments Under Section 186 of The Companies Act, 2013
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments under Section 186 of the Act, read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, for the financial year 2025-26 form part of the Notes to the financial statements provided in this Annual Report. The Company has neither given guarantees nor provided security under Section 186 of the Act.
Particulars of Contracts or Arrangements with Related Parties
During the financial year 2025-26, none of the transactions with related parties falls under the scope of section 188(1) of the Act. Information on transactions with related parties pursuant to section 134(3) (h) of the Act read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure F in Form AOC-2.
The Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with Related Party Transactions, as approved by the Board, is available on the Company's website and can be accessed athttps://redingtongroup.com/wp-content/ uploads/2025/12/REDINGTON-RPT-POLICY-05022025.pdf
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
Redington primarily carries out Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities through the, Foundation for CSR @ Redington, by supporting its projects in the areas of education, employability skills training for the underprivileged and specially abled, healthcare and environmental sustainability. The Corporate Social Responsibility & Environment, Social and Governance (CSR & ESG) Committee has formulated and recommended to the Board a policy on CSR indicating the activities to be undertaken by the Company which is available on the website of the Company athttps://redingtongroup.com/wp-content/ uploads/2023/09/CSR-Policy-Redington-Limited-.pdf
During the year, the Company spent '21.65 crores on CSR activities. The initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities and executive summary of the impact assessment carried out during the year are set out in Annexure C of this report. The composition of the CSR Committee is disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Annual Report.
Further, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company has certified that CSR spending of the Company for the financial year 2025-26 has been utilized for the purpose and in the manner approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.
Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report forms part of this Annual Report. The CSR & ESG Committee discharges
its oversight responsibility on matters related to organization wide ESG initiatives, priorities, and leading ESG practices. The CSR & ESG Committee meets regularly at various intervals to review progress on the ESG strategy of the Company and reports to the Board.
Vigil Mechanism/Whistle-Blower Policy
The Company believes in the conduct of affairs of its constituents fairly and transparently by adopting the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behaviour. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 4 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, and in accordance with the requirements of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018, the Board of Directors had approved the Policy on Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower to provide a framework for the Company's employees and Directors to promote responsible and secure whistleblowing in the organization across levels. It also protects whistle-blowers who raise concerns about serious irregularities within the Company.
The whistle Blower policy is hosted on the website of the Company athttps://redingtongroup.com/wp-content/ uploads/2023/05/Whistle-Blower-Policy-1.2.pdf
Investor Education and Protection Fund
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Investor Education and Protection Fund [IEPF] Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, the Company is required to transfer the unpaid or unclaimed dividend and shares in respect of which dividend entitlements are remaining unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven consecutive years or more by any shareholder, to IEPF. Accordingly, the Company has transferred the unclaimed dividend of '1,62,671.80 pertaining to the financial year 2017¬ 18 which remained unclaimed for seven consecutive years and 2,969 shares to the IEPF authority.
Dividend for financial year 2024-25 on shares held by IEPF authority amounting to '93,676.80 was also transferred to IEPF. The details of the shares due to be transferred to IEPF during the financial year 2026-27 are available on our website under Shareholders' information.
During the financial year, the Company undertook a special voluntary initiative to reduce the quantum of unclaimed dividends as part of its commitment to strong shareholder governance. These efforts resulted in a significant reduction in the unclaimed dividend amount from '1,55,73,680 as on June 30, 2025, to '72,79,860 as on March 31, 2026, via structured shareholder outreach.
Accordingly, the Members are requested to claim the dividend(s), which have remained unclaimed, by sending a written request to the Company at investors@redingtongroup. com or to the Company's Registrar and Transfer Agent at investor@cameoindia.com.
Deposits
Your Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaning of provisions of Chapter V of the Act, read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, during the year ended March 31, 2026.
Details Of Significant and Material Orders Passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals that would impact the going concern status of the Company.
No Pending Proceedings Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Your Board confirms that there is no proceeding pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and that there is no instance of a one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution, during the year under review.
Internal Control Systems and Their Adequacy
The Company has prepared a comprehensive document on Internal Financial Controls (IFC) in line with the requirements under the Act which includes Entity Level Controls (ELC), Efficiency Controls, Risk Controls, Fraud Preventative Controls, Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) and Internal Controls on Financial Reporting (ICFR). A brief note on IFC including ICFR is enclosed in this Report as Annexure A. The Company has adopted policies and procedures for ensuring orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including safeguarding its assets, prevention and detection of fraud, error reporting mechanisms and ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statements. Based on the results of assessments carried out by Management, no reportable material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal financial controls were observed. The Board opines that the internal controls adopted and implemented by the Company for the preparation of financial statements are adequate and sufficient.
Risk Management
Pursuant to Regulation 17 and Regulation 21 read with Part D of Schedule II of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Risk Management Committee evaluates the significant internal and external risks and ensures that appropriate methodology, processes and systems are in place to monitor and evaluate risks associated with the business of the Company. The Board of Directors reviewed the risk assessment and procedures adopted by the Company for risk control and management and is of the opinion that there are no risks that may threaten the existence of the Company. The terms of reference of the Risk Management Committee and activities of the Committee during the year are elaborated in the Corporate Governance Report.
Research and Development, Conservation of
Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
A. Conservation of Energy:
The operations of your Company involve low energy consumption. Adequate measures have, however, been taken to conserve energy by way of optimizing the usage of energy. Specific measures undertaken by the Company during the financial year towards energy conservation and adoption of best practices are detailed in the the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report.
B. Technology Absorption:
Efforts made towards technology absorption: The Company continues to leverage emerging technologies to enhance the quality, efficiency, and scalability of its operations and services. Continuous investments in digital transformation - spanning cloud computing, virtualization, mobility solutions, and process automation - have delivered measurable improvements in operational efficiency and turnaround times. The adoption of advanced Business Intelligence (BI) and analytics platforms has further strengthened data-driven decision-making and optimized business processes across the organization.
The Company has successfully implemented a secure and resilient hybrid work environment, ensuring that all employees have seamless access to the technology infrastructure, collaboration tools, and connectivity solutions required to perform their responsibilities efficiently and without disruption. This initiative reflects the Company's broader commitment to building an agile, future-ready workforce supported by robust digital foundations.
The Company plays a pivotal role in facilitating technology absorption across the markets it serves. By connecting leading global technology providers with a diverse and geographically dispersed customer base, the Company accelerates the adoption of innovative solutions, expands access to cutting-edge technologies, and actively supports digital transformation across industries and regions. Through its extensive ecosystem and market reach, the Company continues to contribute meaningfully to capability development and technological advancement in every geography it operates in.
I mport of Technology: The Company has not imported any technology during the year.
C. Expenditure on Research and Development:
As a Company involved in the distribution of technology products, your Company constantly innovates via strategic and qualitative initiatives to empower adoption of cutting-edge ttechnologies. There is no expenditure on R&D.
Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo
The details of Foreign Exchange earnings and expenditures during the year are given below:
Earnings in Foreign Currency:
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Particulars
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'in Crores
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Rebates & discount
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106.07
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Dividends from overseas subsidiaries
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291.60
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FOB value of Exports
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0.30
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Others
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0.11
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Total
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398.09
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Expenditure in foreign currency:
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Particulars
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'in Crores
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CIF value of imports
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3,492.11
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Foreign Travel
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3.59
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Director’s Sitting Fee
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2.38
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Others
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8.34
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Total
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3,506.42
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Prevention Of Sexual Harassment at Workplace
Your Company has constituted Internal Complaints Committees as required under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act), to consider and resolve all sexual harassment complaints. Your Company has framed a policy on prevention of sexual harassment of women to ensure a free and fair enquiry
process on complaints received from women employees about sexual harassment, also ensuring complete anonymity and confidentiality of information. Adequate workshops and awareness on the policy are also created by implementing learning modules for the employees. During the year under review, no complaints were filed under the POSH Act.
Compliance with Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
The Company is in compliance with the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the Regulations made thereunder with respect to downstream investments made in its subsidiaries.
Acknowledgment
Your directors take this opportunity to gratefully acknowledge the cooperation and support received from the Members, suppliers, vendors, customers, bankers, business partners/ associates, channel partners, bankers, financial institutions, and Regulatory/Government authorities to the Company. The Directors record their appreciation for the contributions made by employees of the Company, its subsidiaries and associates, for their hard work and commitment, towards the success of the Company. Their dedication and competence have ensured that the Company continues to be a significant and leading player in the industry. We thank the Governments of various countries where we have our operations.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Professor J. Ramachandran
Place: Chennai Chairman
Date: May 13, 2026 DIN: 00004593
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