The Directors are pleased to present the 33rd Annual Report of the Company along with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
part of this Annual Report, have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act"), the applicable Indian
Accounting Standards ("Ind AS") and Regulation 33 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations"). The summarised financial highlights along with previous year's figures are given below:
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY OR HIGHLIGHTS
The Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, forming
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Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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Year ended 31.03.2026
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Year ended 31.03.2025
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Year ended 31.03.2026
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Year ended 31.03.2025
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Revenue from operations
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72,409.04
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59,153.05
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1,76,861.76
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1,88,999.68
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Total Expenses
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70,526.96
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57,199.64
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1,71,833.82
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1,83,393.97
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Profit/(Loss) before Exceptional Items
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2,792.13
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3,269.51
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7,622.12
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7,334.13
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Exceptional Items
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-
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-
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-
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Profit/(Loss) from Associates and Joint Venture
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-
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1,444.44
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333.60
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Profit/(Loss) Before Tax
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2,792.13
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3,269.51
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9,066.56
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7,667.73
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Tax Expense:
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(1) Current Tax
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(510.26)
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(932.30)
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(1,882.71)
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(1,684.74)
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(2) Taxation Adjustment related to earlier periods (net)
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(30.37)
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-
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(206.84)
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90.89
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(3) Deferred Tax
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(190.46)
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(113.17)
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(375.59)
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259.13
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Net Profit/(Loss) for the year
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2,061.04
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2,224.04
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6,601.42
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6,333.01
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Other Comprehensive Income for the year
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8.19
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5.49
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19.43
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9.26
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Total Comprehensive Income (net of tax)
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2,069.23
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2,229.53
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6,620.85
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6,342.27
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Earnings per equity share (EPS):
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Basic
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2.35
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2.59
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7.52
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7.37
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Diluted
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2.31
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2.58
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7.39
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7.33
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2. STATE OF AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY
On standalone basis, the Company recorded revenue from operations of ' 72,409.04 Lakhs during the F.Y. 2025-26, as against ' 59,153.05 Lakhs in the previous Financial Year 2024-25, registering a growth of 22.41%. The net profit for the year stood at ' 2,061.04 Lakhs in F.Y. 2025-26,
as compared to ' 2,224.04 Lakhs in the previous financial year 2024-25. The Total Comprehensive Income for the year was ' 2,069.23 Lakhs as against ' 2,229.53 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
On consolidated basis, the Company's revenue from operations stood at ' 1,76,861.76 Lakhs
during the Financial Year 2025-26, as against ' 1,88,999.68 Lakhs in the previous financial year 2024-25. However, the consolidated net profit increased to ' 6,601.42 Lakhs during the Financial Year 2025-26 from ' 6,333.01 Lakhs in the Financial Year 2024-25. The Total Comprehensive Income for the year stood at ' 6,620.85 Lakhs as compared to ' 6,342.27 Lakhs in the previous financial year.
The marginal decline in standalone profitability was primarily attributable to the inherent fluctuations in the trading business. On a consolidated basis, although revenue from operations moderated during the year, the Group reported an improvement in net profit, demonstrating the resilience of its diversified business portfolio. The overall performance underscores the Company's continued focus on sustainable growth and long-term value creation for all its stakeholders.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
As on March 31, 2026, the Company had 8 (Eight) wholly owned subsidiaries, 4 (Four) subsidiaries, 1 (One) step-down subsidiary, 1 (One) Associate Company and 1 (One) Joint Venture.
During the F.Y. 2025-26, the Company incorporated 4 (Four) wholly owned subsidiaries viz. Optiemus Display Technology Private Limited and Optiemus Vision Technology Private Limited, on July, 22, 2025, Optiemus Micro Electronics Private Limited on August 4, 2025 and XO Ventures Private Limited on October 15, 2025. Further, a subsidiary company namely 'The Factory Private Limited' was also incorporated on December 19, 2025.
The details of Company's subsidiaries, associate company and joint venture are given below:
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Name of the Companies
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Category
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1.
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Optiemus Electronics Limited
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Wholly Owned Subsidiary
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2.
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Optiemus Unmanned Systems Private Limited
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Wholly Owned Subsidiary
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3.
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GDN Enterprises Private Limited
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Wholly Owned Subsidiary
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4.
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Optiemus Infracom (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
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Wholly Owned Subsidiary
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5.
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Optiemus Display Technology Private Limited
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Wholly Owned Subsidiary
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6.
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Optiemus Vision Technology Private Limited
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Wholly Owned Subsidiary
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7.
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Optiemus Micro Electronics Private Limited
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Wholly Owned Subsidiary
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8.
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XO Ventures Private Limited
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Wholly Owned Subsidiary
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9.
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FineMS Electronics Private Limited
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Subsidiary
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10.
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Troosol Enterprises Private Limited
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Subsidiary
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11.
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The Factory Private Limited
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Subsidiary
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12.
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Bharat Innovative Glass Technologies Private Limited
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Subsidiary and Joint Venture
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13.
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Optiemus Telecommunication Private Limited
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Step-down Subsidiary
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14.
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Teleecare Network India Private Limited
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Associate
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15.
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WIN Technology
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Joint Venture
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Further, no company ceased to be a subsidiary, step-down subsidiary, joint venture or associate of the Company during the Financial Year 2025¬ 26.
As at March 31, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 16 of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has 3 (Three) material subsidiaries viz. Optiemus
Electronics Limited ("OEL"), GDN Enterprises Private Limited ("GDN") and Bharat Innovative Glass Technologies Private Limited ("Bigtech").
Further, pursuant to Regulation 24(1) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the requirement of appointing at least one Independent Director of the Company on the Board of Directors of an
unlisted material subsidiary was applicable only on 2 (Two) unlisted material subsidiaries namely OEL and GDN and the said requirement has been duly complied by them.
The Policy for determining 'material subsidiaries' is hosted on the website of the Company under the web link https:/www.optiemus.com/policies/ Policy For Determining Material Subsidiaries, pdf.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act read with Rule 8 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has prepared its Consolidated Financial Statements comprising the financial statements of the Company, its Subsidiaries, Associate Company and Joint Venture.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company, including consolidated financial statements along with relevant documents forms part of this Report. The separate audited financial statements along with Audit Report in respect of subsidiaries, are available on the Company's website and can be accessed at https:/www. optiemus.com/subsidiaries.html.
Pursuant to 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, associate company and joint venture is given in Form AOC-1 enclosed herewith as Annexure-1 of this Report.
4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the Financial Year 2025-26, the Board of Directors of the Company has not recommended the transfer of any amount to the reserves. Accordingly, the entire profit for the year has been carried forward under the head 'Retained Earnings' in the Statement of Changes in Equity.
5. CHANGE IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE
There was no change in the Authorised Share Capital of the Company during the financial year.
Further, during the F.Y. 2025-26, the Preferential Allotment Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, at its various meetings, approved the allotment of 14,35,792 Equity Shares of face value of ' 10/- each pursuant to the conversion of
fully convertible warrants issued on a preferential basis in various tranches. The Equity Shares were allotted at an issue price of ' 672.25/- per Equity Share (including premium of ' 662.25/- per Equity share) for cash. The equity shares so allotted rank pari passu in all respects with the existing equity shares of the Company.
Consequent to the aforesaid allotments, the paid- up share capital of the Company increased from ' 87,25,29,910/- to ' 88,68,87,830/-. Accordingly, as on March 31, 2026, the paid-up share capital stood at ' 88,68,87,830/-, comprising 8,86,88,783 Equity Shares of ' 10/- each.
Apart from the above, there was no other change in the share capital of the Company during the Financial Year 2025-26. Further, the Company did not undertake any public issue, rights issue, bonus issue or issue of sweat equity shares during the Financial Year 2025-26, nor did it undertake any buy-back or redemption of securities.
Further, the Company has neither issued any shares with differential voting rights nor granted any stock options during the Financial Year 2025¬ 26.
6. DETAILS OF UTILISATION OF FUNDS RAISED THROUGH PREFERENTIAL ALLOTMENT
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company had issued 30,12,800 fully convertible warrants on a preferential basis at an issue price of ' 672.25/- per warrant (including a premium of ' 662.25/- per warrant), in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act, the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 ("SEBI ICDR Regulations") and other applicable laws.
Out of the aforementioned 30,12,800 warrants, 14,35,792 fully convertible warrants were converted into an equivalent number of Equity Shares during the financial year 2025-26 upon receipt of the balance 75% consideration amounting to ' 7,239.08 Lakhs from the respective warrant holders.
The funds so received during the financial year 2025-26 pursuant to the conversion of the aforementioned fully convertible warrants were utilised for the purposes for which the preferential issue was made and in accordance with the objects stated in the Notice of the Extra-
Ordinary General Meeting held on January 4, 2025 read with corrigendum thereto, as modified pursuant to the Special Resolution passed by the members at the 32nd Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2025. Further, there was no deviation or variation in the utilisation of such funds from the objects of the preferential issue. ICRA Limited, appointed as Monitoring Agency of the Company, has confirmed the utilisation of the issue proceeds in its reports submitted on quarterly basis, which were duly reviewed and noted by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company.
Pursuant to Regulation 32 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the SEBI ICDR Regulations, the requisite disclosures relating to the utilisation of funds have been submitted to the Stock Exchanges and are available on the website of the Company at www.optiemus.com. Detailed information in this regard, including the Statement of Deviation(s) or Variation(s), forms part of the Corporate Governance Report.
7. DIVIDEND
The Board has not recommended any dividend payment for the financial year 2025-26.
Further, the Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at httpsp/www. optiemus.com/policies/DividendDistribution_ Policy.pdf.
8. DEPOSITS
During the year, the Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of the provisions of Section 73 of the Act and rules made thereunder. As on March 31, 2026, outstanding Deposit was Nil. There was no fixed deposit remaining unpaid or unclaimed lying with the Company. Further, no amount of principal or interest was outstanding or in default as on March 31, 2026. Accordingly, the requirement to disclose details of deposits not in compliance with Chapter V of the Act is not applicable.
9. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year, with a view to enhance value creation, improve profit margins, and strengthen quality control, and expand the scope of Company's object to include the manufacturing,
assembling, processing, and fabrication of telecommunication and electronic products, components, and related infrastructure, the Members of the Company, pursuant to a Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on December 18, 2025, approved the alteration of the Main Objects Clause of the Memorandum of Association by inserting a new sub-clause under Clause III(A).
The aforesaid amendment enables the Company to undertake the business of manufacturing, assembling, processing, designing, developing, trading, importing, exporting, buying, selling, marketing and dealing in all kinds of electronic and telecommunication products, appliances and their components including but not limited to tempered glass, cover glass, screen protectors and related spare parts and materials, and to provide services including consultancy or otherwise in connection with the aforesaid products and activities.
The aforesaid amendment to the Main Objects Clause is an enabling provision and did not result in any change in the nature of business carried on by the Company during the Financial Year 2025¬ 26.
10. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITTMENT
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company that have been occurred between the end of the financial year to which these financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
11. POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER MATTERS PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 178(3) OF THE ACT
In adherence to Section 178(1) of the Act and Regulation 19(4) read with Part D of Schedule II of SEBI Listing Regulations and based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC"), the Board of Directors of the Company has approved and adopted a policy on appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP") and Senior Management Personnel and other employees and their remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence and other matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the Act. Extract of the
Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company is given under Annexure-2 forming part of this Report. This Policy is also available on the website of the Company at https:/ www.optiemus.com/policies/NominationAnd_ RemunerationPoiicy.pdf.
12. WEB-LINK OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) and Section 134 of the Act, the Annual Return of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26 is available on the website of the Company at https://www.optiemus.com/ annual-return.html.
13. MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the Financial Year 2025-26, the Board of Directors duly met 6 (Six) times and the Board Meetings were held on May 14, 2025, May 26, 2025, August 14, 2025, August 28, 2025, November 14, 2025, and February 13, 2026, in compliance with the requirements of the Act & Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Detailed information on Board Meetings is given under Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
14. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In pursuance of Section 134(3)(c) and Section 134(5) of the Act, to the best of their knowledge and ability, the Directors of the Company hereby confirm that:
(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
(iii) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(v) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; and
(vi) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
15. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
During the Financial Year 2025-26, the Company made investments in the equity shares of its subsidiaries and also provided Corporate Guarantees on behalf of its subsidiary, in compliance with the provisions of Section 186 of the Act. The details thereof are provided under Note No(s). 5(a) and 35(b), respectively, to the standalone financial statements.
Further, the Company did not grant any loan or provide any security during the financial year.
16. RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
The Company has established a Risk Management Framework to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risks that may affect the achievement of its strategic and business objectives. The Board of Directors oversees the Company's risk management framework through the Risk Management Committee, which is responsible for formulating, implementing and periodically reviewing the Risk Management Policy. The Policy provides a structured approach for identifying risks and opportunities, evaluating them based on their likelihood and potential impact, and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies. Key risks identified across various business functions are reviewed periodically, and suitable mitigation measures are undertaken to manage such risks effectively.
The Audit Committee provides oversight in respect of financial risks, internal financial controls and related compliance matters. The Company's internal control systems commensurate with the nature and size of its business and are reviewed periodically to ensure their adequacy and
effectiveness. These systems are periodically evaluated by the Internal Auditors and Statutory Auditors and significant audit observations along with corrective actions taken thereon are placed before the Audit Committee.
The Risk Management Policy is available on the website of the Company at https:/www. optiemus.com/policies/Risk Management . Policy.pdf. The composition and other details of the Risk Management Committee are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
17. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company's Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") initiatives are guided by its CSR Policy framed in accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Act read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. The CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company at https://www.optiemus.com/ policies/CSR_Policy.pdf.
The Annual Report on the Company's CSR activities, including the composition of the CSR Committee, as required under Sections 134 and 135 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, forming part of this Report as Annexure-3.
18. DISCLOSURE ON ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL / WHISTLE BLOWER MECHANISM
In accordance with the provisions of Section 177(9) & (10) of the Act read with rules made thereunder and Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has established Vigil / Whistle Blower Mechanism and formulated a Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy which aims to provide a channel to the Directors and Employees to report genuine concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud, reporting of instance(s) of leak or suspected leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information ("UPSI") and any conduct that results in violation of the Code(s) of Conduct or policy.
This mechanism aims to ensure that the Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of business operations and in order to maintain
these standards, the Company encourages its employees who have genuine concerns about suspected misconduct to come forward and express their concerns without fear of punishment or unfair treatment. The said Policy is also available on the Company's website at https:// www.optiemus.com/policies/Vigil Mechanism _ WhistleBlower Policy.pdf.
During the financial year under review, no Director and Employee have been denied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
19. DETAILS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL ("KMP")
The Board of Directors comprises eminent professionals possessing rich and diverse experience, who provide strategic direction, guidance and effective oversight to the affairs of the Company.
The details of the Board and its Committee's composition, tenure of Directors, and other details are available in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
a. Change in Directors and KMP
During the financial year 2025-26, the following changes took place in the composition of Board of Directors:
• Mr. Naresh Kumar Jain (DIN:01281538) ceased to be an Independent Director of the Company from the closure of business hours on October 27, 2025, upon completion of his two consecutive terms of five years each.
• Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on August 28, 2025, approved the appointment of Mr. Vishal Rajpal (DIN: 00864403) as an Independent Director of the Company for a term of three consecutive years, with effect from October 28, 2025 up to October 27, 2028, subject to the approval of the Members. The Members subsequently approved his appointment by way of a Special Resolution passed at the 32nd Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2025.
Except as stated above, no other changes took place in the composition of Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
b. Directors liable to retire by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company, the period of office of atleast two-third of total Directors of the Company shall be liable to retire by rotation, out of which atleast one-third Directors shall retire at every Annual General Meeting ("AGM"). Hence, this year, Mr. Neetesh Gupta (DIN: 00030782), Non-Executive Director, is liable to retire from the Board by rotation and being eligible, has offered himself for re¬ appointment at the ensuing AGM. The Board recommends his re-appointment at the ensuing AGM. A resolution seeking Members' approval for his re-appointment along with other required details forms part of the Notice of ensuing AGM.
c. Re-appointment of Independent Directors at the ensuing AGM
The Members, by way of a Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on March 28, 2024, appointed Mr. Gauri Shankar (DIN: 06764026) and Mr. Rakesh Kumar Srivastava (DIN: 08896124) as Independent Directors of the Company for a first term of three consecutive years, commencing from April 1, 2024 and ending on March 31, 2027. Accordingly, their present term of office will expire on March 31, 2027.
Therefore, in compliance with the provisions of Section 149, 178 read with Schedule IV of the Act and Regulation 17, 25 of SEBI Listing Regulations and based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on August 27, 2026, approved and recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Gauri Shankar (DIN: 06764026) and Mr. Rakesh Kumar Srivastava (DIN: 08896124) as an Independent Directors of the Company for a second term of five consecutive years, commencing from April 1, 2027 up to March 31, 2032 subject to the
approval of Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Company has received notices in writing from the Members under Section 160 of the Act proposing the candidature of Mr. Gauri Shankar and Mr. Rakesh Kumar Srivastava for their respective re-appointments as Independent Directors of the Company.
The details of the Directors proposed to be re-appointed, as required under the SEBI Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard-2 on General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, are given in the Notice convening the ensuing AGM.
None of the KMP of the Company is holding office in any other Company as a Key Managerial Personnel.
Further, none of the Directors and KMP of the Company is disqualified under any of the provisions of the Act and SEBI Laws.
20. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming and certifying that they continue to meet the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16 of SEBI Listing Regulations and that they are independent from the management in respect of their position as an "Independent Director" in the Company. The Independent Directors have also given declaration of compliance with Rules 6(1) and 6(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, with respect to their name appearing in the data bank of Independent Directors maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs ("IICA").
The Board has taken on record the said declarations submitted by the Independent Directors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company.
Further, in the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors also possess the attributes of integrity, expertise and experience (including proficiency) as prescribed under the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
21. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FORINDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with Schedule IV to the Act, the Company periodically conducts Familiarisation Programmes for its Independent Directors to enhance their understanding of the Company's business, industry, operations, business model, governance framework and regulatory environment, thereby enabling them to effectively discharge their duties and responsibilities.
The Familiarisation Programmes include presentations, business and operational updates, interactions with the senior management and functional heads, and periodic updates on significant developments affecting the Company. The Independent Directors are also apprised of changes in the legal and regulatory framework, including amendments to the Act, the SEBI Regulations and other applicable laws, as well as their roles, rights and responsibilities as members of the Board and its Committees.
The details of the Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors are available on the website of the Company at
https://www.optiemijs.com/polides/Familiansation Programmes for Independent Directors.pdf.
22. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors carried out the annual performance evaluation of the Board as a whole, its Committees, the Chairman and Individual Directors (including Independent Directors) for the Financial Year 2025-26, based on the framework and evaluation criteria recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC"). The Director being evaluated did not participate in the evaluation of his/her own performance. The evaluation was carried out through a structured process comprising detailed questionnaires, feedback and discussions.
The evaluation framework, as approved by the NRC and the Board, covers various aspects including the composition and diversity of the Board, effectiveness of the Board and its Committees, quality of deliberations and decision-making,
strategic guidance, governance and compliance oversight, risk management, succession planning, participation and contribution of the Directors, independence of judgment and the effectiveness of the Chairman in providing leadership to the Board.
In accordance with Schedule IV of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors, at their separate meeting, reviewed the performance of the Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole and evaluated the performance of the Chairperson of the Company, taking into account the views of the Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
The NRC reviewed the outcome of performance evaluation of individual directors, while the Board reviewed the overall outcome of the performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees, the Chairman and the Individual Directors. The Board was satisfied that the Board, its Committees, the Chairman and the Individual Directors continued to function effectively and discharge their respective roles and responsibilities in accordance with the highest standards of corporate governance and their performance was found to be satisfactory.
23. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND OTHER DISCLOSURES
The Statement of Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and a statement containing, inter alia, the names of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn are provided under Annexure-4 to this Report.
24. AUDITORSa) Statutory Auditors and their report
At the 29th AGM of the members of Company held on September 29, 2022, M/s. Mukesh Raj & Co., Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 016693N), were re¬ appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a second term of 5 (Five) consecutive years until the conclusion of 34th Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2027 pursuant to the provisions of
Section 139 of the Act read with rules made thereunder.
The Statutory Auditors' Reports for the financial year 2025-26 is enclosed with the financial statements of the Company forming part of this Annual Report. The Auditors' Reports do not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or disclaimers. The observations/emphasis made by Statutory Auditors in their reports on standalone and consolidated financials are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further comments.
During the financial year under review, no frauds were reported by the Statutory Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Act.
b) Secretarial Auditors and their report
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24 of SEBI Listing Regulations, and based on the recommendations of the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, the Members of the Company, at the 32nd Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2025, approved the appointment of M/s. S.K. Batra & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (Peer Reviewed Firm), as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive years, commencing from the Financial Year 2025-26.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Secretarial Audit Report of the Company for the Financial Year 2025¬ 26, issued by M/s. S.K. Batra & Associates in Form No. MR-3, forms part of this Report as Annexure-5.
Further, there was no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer made by the Secretarial Auditors in their Report.
Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
In compliance with Regulation 24A(2) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the
Financial Year 2025-26, issued by M/s. S.K. Batra & Associates, Secretarial Auditors, has been submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.
c) Secretarial Audit Report of Material Unlisted Subsidiaries
The Secretarial Audit Reports of Company's material unlisted subsidiaries namely Optiemus Electronics Limited ("OEL"), GDN Enterprises Private Limited ("GDN") and Bharat Innovative Glass Technologies Private Limited ("Bigtech") for the financial year 2025-26, as issued by their respective Secretarial Auditors in Form MR-3 (including observations) are annexed to this Report as Annexure-6, Annexure-7 and Annexure-8 respectively.
d) Cost Auditors and maintenance of cost records
During the year, the maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit thereof as specified under Section 148 of the Act was not applicable to the Company. Hence, the appointment of Cost Auditor is also not applicable to the Company.
25. DETAILS OF COMPLAINTS UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company upholds a zero tolerance approach towards sexual harassment at the workplace and is committed to provide a safe, secure and harassment-free workplace and endeavours to maintain an environment that is free from discrimination and sexual harassment.
The Company has adopted a Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee has been constituted to ensure implementation of and compliance with the provisions of the said Act and to consider and redress complaints of sexual harassment. The Policy covers all employees of the Company, including permanent, contractual, temporary employees and trainees.
The Company periodically conducts awareness and sensitisation programmes for employees across the organisation on the Policy and the provisions of the Act.
During the Financial Year 2025-26, no complaint of sexual harassment was received under the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Accordingly, no complaint was disposed of during the year, and no complaint remained pending for more than ninety days as on March 31, 2026.
26. PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information as required under Section 134 (3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 (3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 is given below:
A. Conservation of Energy:
i. The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy: The Company is engaged in the business of wholesale trading of telecommunication and allied products. Considering the nature of business of the Company, energy does not constitute a significant component of the Company's operating costs. Nevertheless, the Company, wherever possible and feasible, continues to undertake measures aimed at promoting energy conservation and minimising power consumption.
The Company continues to adopt energy-efficient practices in its office and warehouse wherever feasible, with a view to optimise energy consumption.
ii. The steps taken by the Company for utilising alternate sources of energy:
Considering the nature of business of the Company, it has not adopted any alternate source of energy during the financial year. However, the Company has undertaken the following measures for conservation of energy:
• Conducting employee awareness drives and displaying energy conservation messages at prominent locations within the office premises;
• Advocating switching off lights, air conditioners, computers and other electrical equipment, when not in use and optimize air-conditioning temperature settings to reduce energy consumption; and
• Installation and use of various energy efficient equipment, wherever feasible.
iii. The capital investment on energy conservation equipments: Considering the nature of Company's business operations and its normal level of energy consumption, no significant capital investment was made on energy conservation equipment during the financial year.
B. Technology Absorption: Considering
the nature of the Company's business operations, the particulars relating to technology absorption are not applicable. Accordingly, the following disclosures are not applicable to the Company during the financial year:
i. The efforts made towards technology absorption;
ii. The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import substitution;
iii. In case of imported technology (imported during the last 3 years reckoned from the beginning of the financial year):
(a) the details of technology imported;
(b) the year of import;
(c) whether the technology been fully absorbed;
(d) if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof.
C. Expenditure incurred on Research and Development: During the year, no expenses have been incurred by the Company on Research and Development activities.
D. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
i. The Foreign Exchange earned in terms of actual inflows during the year: NIL
ii. The Foreign Exchange Outgo during the year in terms of actual outflows: NIL
27. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS OR TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee and/or the Board, for their approval, wherever required in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee has been obtained for such related party transactions that are repetitive in nature and are foreseen.
During the financial year, the Company has not entered into any materially significant related party contracts, arrangements or transactions with its Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or their relatives, which could have had a potential conflict with the interests of the Company. All the contracts, arrangements and transactions entered into by the Company with its related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis and were in compliance with the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
Accordingly, the disclosure of particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties in the prescribed Form No. AOC-2 is not applicable to the Company for the financial year 2025-26 and hence, does not form part of this Report.
Pursuant to Regulation 23(9) of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has submitted the disclosures of related party transactions to the Stock Exchanges every half year.
In this regard, related party transactions have been disclosed under Note No. 28 of the Notes to the Standalone Financial Statements of the Company, in accordance with the applicable Indian Accounting Standards.
The policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and dealing with Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is available on the website of the Company at https:/ www.optiemus.com/policies/Policy on%20 Materiality of RelatedParty Transactionsand _ Dealing with ReiatedParty Transaction.pdf.
28. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDER PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
During the year, no significant and material order has been passed by the Regulators, Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
29. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
The Company has in place the Optiemus Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2016 ("ESOP Scheme"), which is in compliance with the provisions of SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ("SEBI SBEB Regulations"). Further, there was no change in the ESOP Scheme during the year.
During the financial year 2025-26, no options were granted, vested, exercised, cancelled or l apsed under the ESOP Scheme. Further, no options were outstanding as at March 31, 2026. Accordingly, the disclosures prescribed under Rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 14 read with Part F of Schedule I to the SEBI SBEB Regulations, are not applicable.
A certificate from the Secretarial Auditor, certifying that the ESOP scheme has been implemented in accordance with the provisions of SEBI SBEB Regulations and in accordance with the resolution passed by the members of the Company, as required under Regulation 13 of SEBI SBEB Regulations, has been placed on the website of the Company at https/www. ojotiemus.com/gdf/OIL_ESOP_Certificate_2026. pdf and the same will also be available for inspection by the Members, electronically, from the date of circulation of Notice of this AGM until the conclusion of the AGM of the Company.
30. CREDIT RATING
During the financial year 2025-26, no new credit rating was obtained by the Company. In March 2025, ICRA Limited had assigned [ICRA] BBB- (Stable) to the Company's long-term facilities and [ICRA] A3 to its short-term facilities, which remained applicable during the financial year 2025-26.
Subsequent to the closure of the financial year 2025-26, the Company shifted its credit rating agency from ICRA Limited to CRISIL Ratings Limited. CRISIL Ratings Limited has assigned a long-term credit rating of CRISIL BBB/Stable and a short-term credit rating of CRISIL A3 to the proposed Bank Loan Facilities of the Company. The ratings assigned by CRISIL Ratings Limited represent an upgrade from the previous ratings of [ICRA] BBB- (Stable) and [ICRA] A3, respectively.
31. ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has adequate internal financial controls ("IFC") with reference to the Financial Statements, commensurate with the size and nature of its business. These controls are designed to ensure reliability of financial reporting, accuracy and completeness of accounting records, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
The Company has established a well-defined Governance, Risk & Compliance ("GRC") Framework, supported by comprehensive policies and Standard Operating Procedures. The Company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform and GRC systems facilitate role-based access and authority for business and functional teams, thereby supporting smooth operations across the organisation. The IFC framework enables the Company to operate in an orderly and effective manner by ensuring adherence to applicable policies and procedures, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, maintenance of accurate and complete accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financial information.
Further, the reports of the Internal Auditors are submitted to the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. The Audit Committee reviews
the performance and effectiveness of the internal audit function and ensures that appropriate checks and balances are incorporated into the control system. The Audit Committee, in consultation with the Internal Auditors, reviews and monitors the major financial risk exposures of the Company.
32. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company strives to ensure that best corporate governance practices are identified, adopted and consistently followed and its practices are aligned with its philosophy of Good Corporate Governance. The Company believes that good corporate governance is the basis for sustainable growth of the business and effective management of relationships among constituents of the system and always works towards strengthening this relationship through corporate fairness, transparency and accountability. The Company gives prime importance to reliable financial information, integrity, transparency, fairness, empowerment and compliance with the applicable laws in letter and spirit.
M/s. S.K. Batra & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, have certified that the Company has complied with the mandatory requirements of corporate governance as stipulated in the SEBI Listing Regulations. The said certificate is annexed to this Report as Annexure-9.
Further, pursuant to SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate section titled 'Corporate Governance' has been included in this Annual Report.
33. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year ended March 31, 2026, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2)(e) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, is given under a separate section and forms part of this Annual Report.
34. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the year ended March 31, 2026, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, is given under a separate section and forms part of this Annual Report.
35. THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
During the financial year 2025-26, neither any application was made nor any proceeding was pending in the name of the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016).
36. 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
During the financial year 2025-26, there was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institutions.
37. IN CASE THE SECURITIES ARE SUSPENDED FROM TRADING, THE DIRECTORS REPORT SHALL EXPLAIN THERE AS ON THEREOF
Not Applicable
38. COMPLIANCE OF APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has duly complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
39. COMPLIANCE OF THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
During the year, the Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and has policies, systems and processes in place to ensure ongoing compliance.
40. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors wish to express its sincere appreciation for the co-operation and assistance received from the Regulatory Authorities, Stakeholders and other business associates who have extended their valuable support and encouragement during the year.
The Board of Directors acknowledge the hard work, dedication, commitment and co-operation of the employees of the Company. The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of the employees, stakeholders, have enabled the Company to continue being a leading player in the Telecom and allied products Industry.
On behalf of the Board of Directors For Optiemus Infracom Limited
Ashok Gupta
Date: August 27, 2026 Executive Chairman
Place: Noida (U.P.) DIN: 00277434
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