1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as notified by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act”) read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended and other relevant provisions of the Act, circulars, guidelines and directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) from time to time. The financial statements of the Company are presented as per Schedule III (Division III) of the Companies Act, 2013, applicable to NBFCs as notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
|
Particulars
|
March 31, 2026
|
March 31, 2025
|
|
Revenue from operations
|
23,695.68
|
25,616.93
|
|
Other Income
|
111.29
|
28.79
|
|
Profit/loss before Depreciation, Finance Costs, Exceptional items and Tax Expense
|
11,265.08
|
6,840.38
|
|
Less: Depreciation/Amortisation/Impairment
|
431.34
|
428.37
|
|
Profit/loss before Finance Costs, Exceptional items and Tax Expenses
|
10,833.74
|
6,412.01
|
|
Less: Finance Costs
|
8,744.64
|
9,301.05
|
|
Profit/loss before Exceptional items and Tax Expenses
|
2,089.10
|
(2,889.04)
|
|
Add/(less): Exceptional items
|
-
|
-
|
|
Profit/loss before Tax Expenses
|
2,089.10
|
(2,889.04)
|
|
Less: Tax Expenses (Current & Deferred)
|
386.43
|
(663.81)
|
|
Profit/(loss) for the year (1)
|
1,702.67
|
(2,225.23)
|
|
Total Comprehensive Income/loss (2)
|
433.40
|
419.38
|
|
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year (1 2)
|
................................................2,136.07
|
(1,805.85)
|
|
Add: Balance of profit/loss for earlier years
|
6,624.99
|
8,374.57
|
|
Add: Consolidation of ESOP Trust
|
27.36
|
56.27
|
|
Less: Transfer to Reserves
|
340.53
|
-
|
|
Balance carried forward
|
8,447.89
|
6624.99
|
2. STATE OF AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had 3.27 million active customers spread across 1670 branches, with a gross loan portfolio of T 1,40,056.22 million as compared to T 1,23,567.18 million as of March 31,2025.
The net worth of the Company as on March 31,2026, was T 28,543.12 million and capital adequacy as on March 31,2026, was 23.92%, well in excess of the mandated 15%.
During the year, the Company's revenue from operations and other income was T 23,806.97 million with a net profit with other comprehensive income of T 2,136.07 million. The funding sources for the Company was through private placement of Non-Convertible Debentures (“NCDs”) and borrowings from banks/financial institutions by way of Term Loans, PTCs, ECBs and CPs as summarised below.
|
Financial Year
|
2025-2026
|
2024-2025
|
|
Privately placed Non-Convertible Debenture
|
9,766.30
|
5,593.35
|
|
Term Loan
|
50,231.40
|
49,119.40
|
|
Commercial Paper
|
810.31
|
-
|
|
Pass-Through Certificate -
|
19571.63
|
11,344.08
|
|
External Commercial Borrowings
|
13,510.20
|
12,864.52
|
|
Total
|
93,889.84
|
78,921.35
|
|
Particulars
|
March 31, 2026
|
March 31, 2025
|
|
Number of Branches
|
1670
|
1,699
|
|
Amount disbursed
|
94,183.57
|
88,724.83
|
|
Number of active loans
|
36,20,125
|
39,98,731
|
|
Total Assets under management including securitised and assigned portfolio (Gross Loan Portfolio)
|
1,40,056.22
|
1,23,567.18
|
3. SHARE CAPITALAuthorised Share Capital:
During the year under review, the authorised share capital of the Company was T 250,00,00,000 (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty Crore only) divided into 20,00,00,000 (Twenty Crore) equity shares of T 10/- each aggregating to T 200,00,00,000 (Rupees Two Hundred Crore only) and 5,00,00,000 (Five Crore) preference shares of T 10/- each aggregating to T 50,00,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty crores only).
Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital:
As on March 31,2026, the issued, subscribed and paid- up share capital of the Company was T 1704.92 million comprising of fully paid-up equity shares of face value T 10/- each.
During the year under review, there is no change on the Issue, Subscribed and Paid-up share capital of the Company.
|
Type of
|
Number of
|
Face
|
Aggregate
|
|
share
|
shares
|
value
|
value (?)
|
|
capital
|
|
(?)
|
|
|
Equity
shares
|
17,04,92,176
|
10
|
1,70,49,21,760
|
There was no re-classification or sub-division of the authorised share capital, reduction of share capital, buy¬ back of shares, change in the capital structure resulting from restructuring, or change in voting rights in respect of any class of the share capital of the Company during the financial year.
As on March 31, 2026, none of the Directors of the Company holds instruments which were convertible into equity shares of the Company.
Further, Out of the Issued and Paid-up capital of the Company, 27,25,499 Equity shares are held by MML Employee Welfare Trust set up by the Company for administration of Employee Stock Option plans in compliance with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits & Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021.
4. LISTING OF SHARES
The equity shares of the Company were listed on National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) and BSE Ltd. (BSE). The listing fee for the financial years 2025-26 and 2026¬ 27 were paid to both the Stock Exchanges.
5. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of your Company has not recommended any dividend for the financial year under review.
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations), the Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy, setting out the parameters for the declaration and distribution of dividend.
The Policy is available on the website of the Company at: https://muthootmicrofin.com/policies/
6. TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
During the period under review, the Company does not have any amount due to be credited to the Investor Education and Protection Fund as provided in the provisions of Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013.
7. AMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO RESERVES
The Company proposes to transfer T 340.53 million to the reserve out of the amount available for appropriation and T 1822.90 million is proposed to be retained in the profit and loss account.
8. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN (ESOP)
Stock Options are granted to the eligible employees and KMPs of the Company pursuant to the Muthoot Microfin Employee Stock Option Plan 2016 (“ESOP 2016”) and Muthoot Microfin Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2022 (“ESOP 2022”), as decided by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Board of Directors. The Company has not granted any options during the financial year 2025-26. Further, during the year under review, there were no cancellation of options considered. The disclosure pursuant to the provisions of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 and Section 62(1)(b) of the Act, read with Rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 is provided as Annexure- I which forms part of this Report.
9. DEBENTURES, BONDS OR ANY NON-CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES
Non-convertible Debentures: During the period under review, your Company has issued debentures i.e, Listed, Secured, Non-convertible Debentures aggregating to T8,650 million and Listed, Unsecured Bond for an amount of $ 15 million. The outstanding as of March 31, 2026 stood as 79,766.30 million for Listed, Secured, Non-convertible Debentures and $ 15 million for Listed, Unsecured Bond.
Details are as follows:
| |
Series
|
MML-24
|
MML-25
|
MML-26
|
MML-27
|
|
a.
|
Date of issue of the securities
|
|
|
02-06-2023
|
06-07-2023
|
31-07-2023
|
|
02-08-2024
|
|
b.
|
Date of allotment of Securities
|
|
|
05-06-2023
|
07-07-2023
|
01-08-2023
|
|
06-08-2024
|
|
c.
|
Number of securities
|
|
|
|
14985*
|
4912 *
|
|
7398*
|
|
|
6640
|
|
d.
|
Whether the
|
issue of the securities was by way of
|
Private
|
Private
|
|
Private
|
|
Private
|
|
preferential allotment, private placement or public issue
|
Placement
|
Placement
|
Placement
|
|
Placement
|
|
e.
|
Brief details of the debt restructuring pursuant to which the securities are issued
|
NA
|
|
|
NA
|
|
NA
|
|
|
NA
|
|
f.
|
Issue price
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,00,000
|
1,00,000
|
1,00,000
|
|
1,00,000
|
|
g.
|
Coupon rate
|
|
|
|
|
11%
|
10.75%
|
|
10.75%
|
|
8.97%
|
|
h.
|
Maturity date
|
|
|
|
|
05-06-2026
|
07-07-2026
|
01-08-2026
|
|
06-08-2028
|
|
i.
|
Amount raised (In T million)
|
|
|
|
1500
|
|
750
|
|
750
|
|
|
664
|
|
j.
|
Amount Outstanding (In T million)
|
|
|
299.7
|
|
61.4
|
|
184.95
|
|
664
|
| |
|
MML-28
|
MML-29
|
MML-30
|
MML-31A
|
MML-31B
|
MML-32A
|
MML-33A
|
|
11-
|
09-2025
|
|
22-09-2025
|
03-11-2025
|
10-11
|
-2025
|
10-11-2025
|
02-12-2025
|
|
15-12-2025
|
|
12-09-2025
|
|
23-09-2025
|
04-11-2025
|
11-11
|
-2025
|
11-
|
11-2025
|
03-12-2025
|
|
16-12-2025
|
|
100000
|
|
5000
|
|
7500
|
7500
|
7500
|
|
|
75000
|
|
|
7500
|
|
Private
|
|
Private
|
Private
|
Private
|
Private
|
|
Private
|
|
|
Private
|
|
Placement
|
|
Placement
|
Placement
|
Placement
|
Placement
|
Placement
|
|
|
Placement
|
| |
NA
|
|
NA
|
|
NA
|
NA
|
|
NA
|
|
|
NA
|
|
|
NA
|
|
10,000
|
|
1,00,000
|
1,00,000
|
1,00,000
|
1,00,000
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
1,00,000
|
|
9.80%
|
|
9.80%
|
9.80%
|
9.90%
|
10.00%
|
|
9.70%
|
|
|
9.85%
|
|
12-09-2027
|
|
23-09-2028
|
04-11-2027
|
11-11
|
-2027
|
11-
|
11-2027
|
03-12-2027
|
|
16-12-2027
|
| |
1000
|
|
500
|
|
750
|
750
|
|
750
|
|
|
750
|
|
|
750
|
| |
1000
|
|
500
|
656.25
|
750
|
|
750
|
|
|
750
|
|
|
750
|
| |
|
MML-33B
|
MML-32B
|
MML-34
|
MML-33C
|
MML-33D
|
MML-35
|
|
15-12-2025
|
|
05-01-2026
|
22-01-2026
|
29-01-2026
|
29-01
|
-2026
|
|
05-02-2026
|
|
16-12-2025
|
|
06-01-2026
|
23-01-2026
|
30-01-2026
|
30-01
|
-2026
|
|
06-02-2026
|
| |
7500
|
|
75000
|
|
5000
|
5000
|
|
|
5000
|
|
|
4000
|
|
Private Placement
|
Private Placement
|
Private Placement
|
Private Placement
|
Private Placement
|
Private Placement
|
| |
NA
|
|
NA
|
|
NA
|
|
NA
|
|
|
NA
|
|
|
NA
|
| |
1,00,000
|
|
10,000
|
|
1,00,000
|
1,00,000
|
|
1,00,000
|
|
|
1,00,000
|
| |
9.95%
|
|
9.70%
|
|
9.70%
|
9.85%
|
|
|
9.95%
|
|
|
9.70%
|
|
16-12-2028
|
|
03-12-2027
|
23-01-2028
|
16-12-2027
|
16-12-2028
|
|
06-02-2028
|
| |
750
|
|
750
|
|
500
|
|
500
|
|
|
500
|
|
|
400
|
| |
750
|
|
750
|
|
500
|
|
500
|
|
|
500
|
|
|
400
|
Note *: Put option exercised for 15 units, 2588 units, 102 units of MML-24, MML- 25 & MML-26 NCDs respectively.
| |
Series
|
Bond-1
|
Bond-2
|
Bond-3
|
|
a.
|
Date of issue of the securities
|
21-08-2024
|
22-10-2024
|
08-10-2025
|
|
b.
|
Date of allotment of Securities
|
26-08-2024
|
28-10-2024
|
09-10-2025
|
|
c.
|
Number of securities
|
1200
|
300
|
1500
|
|
d.
|
Whether the issue of the securities was by way of preferential Private
|
Private
|
Private
|
|
allotment, private placement or public issue
|
Placement
|
Placement
|
Placement
|
|
e.
|
Brief details of the debt restructuring pursuant to which the NA securities are issued
|
NA
|
NA
|
|
f.
|
Issue price
|
10000 USD
|
10000 USD
|
10000 USD
|
|
g.
|
Coupon rate
|
6 Months
|
6 Months
|
6 Months
|
|
SOFR 3.75%
|
SOFR 3.75%
|
SOFR 2.75%
|
|
h.
|
Maturity date
|
27-08-2029
|
26-10-2029
|
10-10-2027
|
|
i.
|
Amount raised (In $ million)
|
12 million USD
|
3 million USD
|
15 million USD
|
|
j.
|
Amount Outstanding (In $ million)
|
12 million USD
|
3 million USD
|
15 million USD
|
|
Commercial Paper: During the financial year, the Company has issued Commercial Paper amounting to T 779.93 million and
|
|
the outstanding as on March 31,2026 stood at T 810.31 million
|
|
|
|
| |
Series
|
CP-11
|
CP-12
|
CP-13
|
|
a.
|
Date of issue of the securities
|
13-08-2025
|
14-11-2025
|
07-01-2026
|
|
b.
|
Date of allotment of Securities
|
13-08-2025
|
14-11-2025
|
07-01-2026
|
|
c.
|
Number of securities
|
657
|
500
|
500
|
|
d.
|
Whether the issue of the securities was by way of
|
Private Placement Private Placement
|
Private Placement
|
| |
preferential allotment, private placement or public issue
|
|
|
|
|
e.
|
Brief details of the debt restructuring pursuant to which the securities are issued
|
NA
|
NA
|
NA
|
|
f.
|
Issue price
|
4,56,621.00
|
4,79,317.00
|
4,80,532.00
|
|
g.
|
Coupon rate
|
9.50%
|
8.75%
|
8.75%
|
|
h.
|
Maturity date
|
13-08-2026
|
13-05-2026
|
25-06-2026
|
|
i.
|
Amount raised (In T million)
|
300.00
|
239.66
|
240.27
|
|
j.
|
Amount Outstanding (In T million)
|
317.66
|
247.54
|
245.11
|
10. CAPITAL ADEQUACY
The Capital Adequacy Ratio was 23.92% as on March 31, 2026. The Net Owned Funds (NOF) as on that date was T 21,485.98 million. The minimum capital adequacy requirement stipulated for your Company by Reserve Bank of India is 15%.
11. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 134 and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 201 3 read with Rule 1 2(1 ) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, a copy of the Annual Return is placed on the website of the Company.
The web-link is:https://muthootmicrofin.com/ stakeholders-information/?tab=5
12. ACHIEVEMENTS
During the financial year under review, the Company received several prestigious awards and recognitions in acknowledgment of its commitment to financial inclusion, workplace excellence, ESG leadership, and operational
performance. Some of the key awards and milestones
achieved during the year are highlighted below:
Ý Company received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the Seventh time.
Ý Company were recognised among the “Top 50 India's Best Workplaces™ in BFSI 2026”.
Ý Company expanded operations into Assam, marking a significant step towards strengthening financial inclusion in the North-East region.
Ý Ceceived the TransUnion CIBIL Best Data Quality Award in the Microfinance Institutions segment.
Ý Crossed the milestone of 1,000 female Relationship Officers (ROs), reflecting the Company's commitment to women empowerment and inclusive growth.
Ý Won the “Best Financial Inclusion Initiative” award at the NBFCs Tomorrow Conclave and DNA Awards 2025.
Ý Conoured with the SKOCH Gold Award for ESG Excellence in recognition of the Company's strong commitment towards ESG goals.
Ý Ceceived the “Top Performing Microfinance Institution” award at the Water.org and Sa-Dhan Awards 2025.
Ý Conferred with the “Financial Inclusion Institution of the Year” award at the ACCESS ASSIST Conference 2026, organised in association with the Ministry of Finance and HSBC.
Ý Cchieved a top-tier ESG rating of 80.8 with CareEdge ESG 1 .
Ý Company received the Top ESG Honours and Industry Leadership Award at the India 2030 Conclave.
13. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The Company, being an NBFC registered with RBI and engaged in the business of giving loans in the ordinary course of its business, is exempt from complying with the provisions of section 186 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to loans, guarantees and investments. Accordingly, the Company is exempt from complying with the requirements to disclose in the financial statement the full particulars of the loans given, investment made or guarantee given or security provided.
The Company has duly complied with the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder. The details of Loans, Guarantees or Investments made by the Company are given below:
|
Name of Companies
|
Nature of Transactions
|
Investments
|
|
The Thinking Machine Media Private Limited
|
Equity
investment
|
4,50,000/-
|
Details on the loans given and investments made under the provisions of this section are disclosed in the financial statements. The Company has not given any guarantees or security on behalf of a third party.
14. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year 2025-26.
15. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT.
There have been no material changes or commitments which affect the financial position of the Company which has occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
16. REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR THE REPORT
The Company has not revised its Financial Statement or Board's Report during the financial year.
17. CREDIT RATING
The credit rating awarded to various instruments of the Company as on March 31,2026, were as follows:
|
Credit Rating Agency
|
Instrument
|
March 31, 2026
|
March 31, 2025
|
|
CRISIL
|
MFI grading
|
M1C1
|
M1C1
|
| |
Bank Lines
|
A /Positive
|
A /Stable
|
| |
Non-convertible Debentures
|
A /Positive
|
Ai/Slable
|
| |
Commercial paper
|
A1i
|
|
| |
Principal Protected Market Linked Debenture
|
Rating Withdrawn
|
Raling Withdrawn
|
|
CareEdge Global
|
ECB Global Rating (USD Denominated Bonds)
|
CareEdge BB-/Stable
|
-
|
The Credit Rating of different instruments of the Company as on March 31,2026, was mentioned under note 55 (xxi) of the Financial Statements under RBI disclosures.
Further, on June 09, 2026, CRISIL upgraded the credit ratings assigned to the Company's long-term credit facilities and Non¬ Convertible Debentures (NCDs) to ‘CRISIL AA-/Stable’ from ‘CRISIL A /Positive'. CRISIL also reaffirmed its ‘CRISIL A1 ' rating assigned to the Company's Commercial Papers.
18. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
I. Composition of the Board of Directors
As of March 31, 2026, the Board of your Company comprised of Ten Directors with one Executive Director, four Non¬ Executive Directors and Five Independent Directors. The composition of the Board of Directors meets the requirement of provisions of Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations and Section 149 of the Act.
Details of the Directors are as follows:
|
Category
|
Name of Director
|
|
Executive Director
|
Mr. Thomas Muthoot John Mr. Alok Prasad
|
|
Non-Executive
|
Ms. Pushpy B Muricken
|
|
Independent
|
Mr. Thai Salas Vijayan
|
|
Directors
|
Ms. Bhama Krishnamurthy Mr. Anil Sreedhar Mr. Thomas Muthoot
|
|
Non-Executive
|
Mr. Thomas George Muthoot
|
|
Directors
|
Mr. John Tyler Day Mr. Akshaya Prasad*
|
*Mr. Akshaya Prasad ceased to be the Director effective from May 06, 2026
A. Change in Composition of the Board of
Directors
During the year under review, there was no
change on the Board of Directors (‘Board').
i. Directors retiring by rotation
At the 33rd Annual General Meeting held on July 24, 2025, Mr. Thomas Muthoot, Director (DIN: 0082099) retired by rotation in compliance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and was re-appointed.
Mr. Thomas George Muthoot (DIN: 00011552), Non-Executive Director is due to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. Mr. John Tyler Day (DIN: 07298703), Non¬ Executive, Non-Independent Director, retires in accordance with Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013. He shall hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
ii. Re-appointment of Independent
Directors
During the financial year 2025-26, there were no re-appointments of Independent Directors.
iii. Approval of the Members will
be sought at the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting for the
appointments.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on June 30, 2026, has inducted Ms. Hannah Muthoot (DIN: 10762532) as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent), on recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee. In terms of the provision of Section 160 of the Companies Act 2013 and the rules
made there under, the Company has received notice from the members of the Company, proposing the candidature of Ms. Hannah Muthoot as the Non-Executive Director of the Company. The Company has received necessary documents/declarations on this behalf. The above proposal forms part of the Notice of 34th Annual General Meeting of the Company and the relevant resolution is recommended for members' approval thereon.
iv. Cessations
During the year under review, there were no resignations or cessation of directors from the Company's Board of Directors.
B. Change in the composition of the Board of Directors after the end of the financial year and up to the date of this Report
Mr. Akshaya Prasad (DIN: 02028253), Non¬ Executive Director, resigned from the Board effective from May 06, 2026.
Ms. Hannah Muthoot (DIN: 10762532), Non Executive Director was inducted to the Board of Directors effective from June 30, 2026. Other than the above there were no changes in the composition of the Board of Directors after the end of the financial year and up to the date of this Report.
II. Key Managerial Persons
The Key Managerial Persons of the Company in accordance with Regulation 2(1) (bb) of the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations and Section 2(51) of the Companies Act, 2013 are as follows:
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Name
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Designation
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Mr. Thomas Muthoot John
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Executive Director
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Mr. Sadaf Sayeed
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Chief Executive Officer
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Mr. Praveen T
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Chief Financial Officer
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Ms. Neethu Ajay
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Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary
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III. Woman Director
In terms of the provisions of Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 17(1)(a) of Listing Regulations, the Company is required have at least one-woman director on the Board.
The Company has Ms. Bhama Krishnamurthy (DIN: 02196839) and Ms. Pushpy B Muricken (DIN: 03431198) as Independent Woman Directors on the Board as on March 31,2026.
IV. Declaration by Independent Directors and statement on compliance with the code of conduct
The Company has received necessary declarations with respect to independence from all the independent directors in compliance of Section 149 (7) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Independent Directors have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and the Code of Conduct for Directors and senior management personnel formulated by the Company.
V. Nomination & Remuneration Policy
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has formulated the Nomination and Remuneration Policy which sets out the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Directors. It also lays down criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes of KMPs and senior management and other matters provided under Section 178(3) of the Act and Listing Regulations. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company as approved and adopted by the Board is available on the website of the Company at:https:// muthootmicrofin.com/policies/
The policy is in compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (LODR) regulations and guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India on Corporate Governance Norms for NBFCs. The policy covers the following:
1. Objectives, composition and responsibilities of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
2. Guidelines for NRC on appointment and removal of directors/KMP and senior management
3. Fit and proper criteria to determine the suitability of the person for appointment/ continuing to hold appointment as a Director on the Board of the Company.
4. Criteria for independence - for directors to be appointed as independent directors on board of the Company.
5. Criteria to be considered while appointing KMP, senior management personnel
6. Removal of a director, KMP or senior management
7. Remuneration of directors, key managerial personnel and senior management
8. Evaluation of performance of the Directors and the overall Board broadly on the basis of the laid-out criteria.
9. Criteria for review of the policy due to change in regulations or as may be felt appropriate by
the Committee subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
19. BOARD MEETING
During the financial year 2025-26, our Board has met five (5) times, and the meetings were held on May 08, 2025, June 24, 2025, August 11, 2025, November 05, 2025, and February 09, 2026.
The requisite quorum was present for all the meetings. The intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the Act and Listing Regulations. The Company provides all the Board members with the facility to participate in the meetings of Board and its Committee through Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means. The details of the meetings have been enclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this report.
Pursuant to the requirements of Schedule IV to the Act and the Listing Regulations, a separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on March 29, 2026, and the Directors reviewed the matters enumerated under Schedule IV(VII)(3) to the Act and Regulation 25(4) of the Listing Regulations. All the Independent Directors attended the said meeting.
20. COMMITTEES OF BOARD
The Company has various Committees which have been constituted as part of good corporate governance practices and the same follow the requirements of the relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes.
The Committees of the Board are the Audit Committee, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Borrowing Committee, the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, the Stakeholder's Relationship Committee, the IT Strategy Committee, the Asset Liability Management Committee, the Debenture Issue and Allotment Committee and the Risk Management Committee.
The details with respect to the composition, powers, roles, terms of reference, meetings held, and attendance of the directors at such meetings of the relevant Committees are given in detail in the Report on Corporate Governance of the Company which forms part of this Annual Report.
21. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
There was no instance during the year where the Board has not accepted the recommendations of the Audit Committee requiring disclosure pursuant to Section 177(8) of the Companies Act, 2013.
22. COMPANY’S POLICY ON DIRECTORS’ APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The Company, pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, has formulated and adopted a policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration
including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters provided under sub-section (3) of section 178 which is available on the website of the Company at:https:// muthootmicrofin.com/policies/
23. ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD, COMMITTEES, AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
The meeting of the Board of Directors held on February 09, 2026, conducted an evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees and individual directors.
The evaluation process is carried out by collecting feedback from each of the Directors/committee members about the Board/committee's performance and feedback about each of the other directors.
The feedback was collected through structured questionnaires. The Board then evaluated all the feedback received and expressed their satisfaction.
Aspects covered in the feedback inter alia are:
a. Composition of Board/committees.
b. Appropriateness of its size, experience and expertise.
c. Effective participation, integrity and credibility.
d. Ability to handle conflict collectively, interpersonal skills, and willingness to address issues proactively.
e. Performance against set goals.
f. Adequacy of terms of reference serves the purpose. The Board of Directors has conducted these evaluations through electronic mode by distributing electronic evaluation forms to the Directors.
24. COMPLIANCE
The Company is registered with the Reserve Bank of India (“the RBI”) as a NBFC-MFI. As per the Framework for Scale Based Regulation for Non-Banking Financial Companies issued by the RBI vide direction dated November 28, 2025, i.e, Reserve Bank of India (Non¬ Banking Financial Companies - Registration, Exemptions and Framework for Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2025, the Non-Banking Finance Companies are categorised into four layers, NBFC - Base Layer (NBFC- BL), NBFC - Middle Layer (NBFC-ML), NBFC - Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) and NBFC - Top Layer (NBFC-TL) based on size, activity, and risk perceived. According to the said regulation, the Company has been categorised as NBFC - ML.
The Company has listed its equity shares in the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and has various Non- Convertible Debt Instruments listed in the BSE Limited and Gift City (India INX and NSE INX). The Company has complied with and continues to comply with all applicable Laws, Rules, Circulars, Regulations, etc. including Directions of RBI for NBFC- MFIs and various SEBI Listing Regulations, and does
not carry on any activities other than those specifically permitted by RBI for NBFC-MFIs.
25. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BOARD AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
In compliance with Regulation 26(3) of the Listing Regulations and the Act, the Company has framed and adopted a Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management (“the Code”), which provides guidance on ethical conduct of business and compliance with laws and regulations.
All members of the Board and Senior Management personnel have affirmed their compliance with the Code as of March 31,2026. A declaration to this effect, signed by the Managing Director/Executive Director in terms of the Listing Regulations, is given in the Report of Corporate Governance forming part of this Annual Report.
The Code is made available on the Company’s website at https://muthootmicrofln.com/stakeholders-information/?tab=1
26. CODE OF PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR FAIR DISCLOSURE OF UNPUBLISHED PRICE SENSITIVE INFORMATION
The Board has formulated the Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (Fair Disclosure Code), for the fair disclosure of events and occurrences that could impact the price discovery in the market for the Company’s securities. The Fair Disclosure Code also provides for maintaining uniformity, transparency and fairness in dealings with all stakeholders and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations. The same is available on the website of the Company athttps://muthootmicrofin.com/policies/
27. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Board of Directors of the Company has formulated and adopted a Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report the trading of shares by insiders. This code lays down the guidelines and procedures to be followed and disclosures to be made by the insiders while dealing with shares of the Company and cautioning them of the consequences of non-compliance. The same is available on the website of the Company athttps:// muthootmicrofin.com/policies/
28. SUBSIDIARY COMPANY, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate Company.
29. DEPOSIT
During the financial year, your Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the meaning of provisions of the Non-Banking Financial Companies Acceptance of Public Deposits (Reserve Bank) Directions, 201 6 or any deposits within the meaning of Section
73 of the Companies Act 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Therefore, the disclosures required under Rule 8(5)(v) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and Rule 2(1)(c) of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules 2014 are not applicable.
30. REMUNERATION DETAILS OF DIRECTORS, KMPS AND EMPLOYEES
Details of managerial remuneration pursuant to Rule 5(1) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 201 4 is available on the website of the Company athttps://muthootmicrofin.com/ stakeholders-information/?tab=3
31. CRITERIA FOR MAKING PAYMENTS TO NON¬ EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Apart from the sitting fee paid to the Independent Directors, expenses incurred by the Company on behalf of the Directors for their reimbursement of expenses during and for the purpose of attending Board and Committee meetings, the Company has made no other payment to its Non-Executive Directors.
32. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
I n terms of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act 2013, the Directors would like to state that:
i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departure;
ii) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31,2026, and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
iii) The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v) The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
vi) The Directors has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
33. ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has adequate internal controls and processes in place with respect to its operations, which provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the financial statements and financial reporting as also functioning of other operations. These controls and processes are driven through various policies and procedures.
During the year, the review of Internal Financial Controls was done, and the report was placed before the Audit Committee. As per the report the Controls are effective and there are no major concerns. The internal financial controls are adequate and operate effectively to ensure orderly and efficient conduct of business operations.
34. FAIR PRACTICES CODE
The RBI had been issuing revised Fair Practices Code guidelines from time to time, and your Company has adhered to all of them without any compromise. The Fair Practices Code, Code of Conduct, and Grievance Redressal Mechanism have been displayed prominently in all the branches of the Company.
35. STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. Suresh Surana & Associates LLP Indian member of RSM International, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 121750W/W-100010), having a valid Peer review Certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of ICAI, in accordance with Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with RBI Circular No. DoS. CO.ARG/SEC.01/08.91.001/2021-22, were appointed as the Statutory Auditor of the Company for a term of three consecutive years, at the 32nd Annual General Meeting held on July 18, 2024.
The auditors have submitted their Report on the accounts of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31,2026, to the Board of Directors at the meeting held on May 06, 2026. The Board has duly examined the Statutory Auditors' Report which is self-explanatory. The Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.
36. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors has appointed M/s. SEP Associates, Company Secretaries, Kochi, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31,2026, is annexed to this report as Annexure II.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2025¬ 26 does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
37. INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Company has an independent internal audit department headed by Chief Internal Auditor Mr. Dileep Kumar Pathak. The internal audit department broadly assesses and contributes the overall improvement of the organisation's governance, risk management, and control processes using a systematic and disciplined approach. The internal audit team follows Risk Based Internal Audit, which helps the organisation to identify the risks and address them accordingly based on the risk priority and direction provided by the board of directors. The Internal audit reports are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board on a quarterly basis. Based on the reports of the internal audit team, the process owners undertake corrective action in their respective areas.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act, the Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee appointed M/s. Ernst & Young (E&Y) India LLP, as the Internal Auditor of the Company for financial year 2025-26 for providing co-sourced internal audit services.
38. EXPLANATION OR COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR ADVERSE REMARKS OR DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE STATUTORY AUDITOR/SECRETARIAL AUDITOR IN THEIR REPORTS
The Statutory Auditors have given their report ‘with an unmodified opinion', on the Financial Statements of the Company for Financial Year 2025-26.
There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer made by the Statutory Auditor in their Report for the year under review.
39. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the Financial year, the Company has complied with the provisions of applicable Secretarial Standards viz. Secretarial Standard on meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (SS-2).
40. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules 2014, the Company has established the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR Committee) in the year 2015 and the composition and function thereof are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report.
The Board has adopted the CSR Policy, formulated and recommended by the CSR Committee, and the same is available on the website of the Company at:https:// muthootmicrofin.com/disclosures/
Company's CSR initiatives are mainly implemented through the Muthoot Pappachan Foundation (MPF), a Public Charitable Trust - the CSR arm of Muthoot Pappachan Group (MPG). MPF tackles issues affecting the communities in which our businesses operate.
The CSR initiatives of MPG revolve around the theme ‘HEEL', covering ‘Health, Education, Environment and Livelihood'. Detailed information report on the CSR policy and the CSR initiatives undertaken during the Financial Year 2025-26 is given in the Annexure III-‘Annual Report on CSR activities.
41. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
In accordance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR), covering disclosures on the Company's performance on Environment, Social and Governance parameters for the reporting period, which forms part of this Annual Report as Annexure IV.
The BRSR provides a comprehensive account of the Company's business performance and impacts, and it is aligned with the NGRBC (National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct) on Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business, issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
42. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(e) of the Listing Regulations, a detailed Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the Financial Year under review is presented in a separate section, forming part of the Annual Report.
The state of the affairs of the business along with the financial and operational developments has been discussed in detail in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report.
43. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance and adhere to the Corporate Governance requirements set out by SEBI.
The Report on Corporate Governance as required under Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the Listing Regulations forms part of this Report.
Further, as required under Regulation 17(8) of the Listing Regulations, a certificate from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer is annexed with the Annual Report.
A certificate from CS Lakshmi Pradeep and Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, confirming the compliance of the Company with the conditions of Corporate Governance, as stipulated under the Listing Regulations, is attached to the Report of Corporate Governance
44. DETAILS OF THE AUCTIONS OF GOLD WERE CONDUCTED DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR.
Details of Gold auctions conducted during the financial year is as follows:
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Particulars
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March 31, 2026
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March 31, 2025
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Number of loan accounts
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620
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1539
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Outstanding amounts
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49.45
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103.01
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Value fetched
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56.72
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111.54
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Whether any sister concerns participated in the auction
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No
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No
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45. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company during the Financial Year with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis.
During the year under review, your Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement/transaction with Related Parties which could be considered material in accordance with the Policy on Related Party Transactions. Further there were no materially significant related party transactions entered into by the Company with Promoters, Directors, KMP or other people which may have potential conflicts with the interests of the Company.
The particular of contracts or arrangements made with related parties pursuant to Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 in the prescribed Form AOC-2 is appended as Annexure V which forms part of this report. Details of Related Party Transactions as required under Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS-24) are reported in Note no. 36 forming part of the Financial Statements.
Disclosure on Related Party Transactions, in compliance with the requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the applicable accounting standards, are made in the financial statements. Also, the Company has adopted the policy on Materiality and Dealing with Related Party Transaction which is available on the website of the Company at: https://muthootmicrofin.com/policies/
Disclosures of transactions of the listed entity with any person or entity belonging to the promoter/promoter group which hold(s) 10% or more shareholding in the listed entity, in the format prescribed in the relevant accounting standards for annual results is provided in the financial statements.
46. DETAILS OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS
Pursuant to sub-section 12 of Section 143 of the Act, the Statutory Auditors and the Secretarial Auditors of the Company have not reported any instances of material frauds committed in the Company by its officers or employees, except few instances of cheating, forgery,
misappropriation and criminal breach of trust, which are duly identified by the Company and are disclosed as Note 55 (xxx) to the Financial Statements.
47. RISK MANAGEMENT
As an NBFC-MFI catering primarily to the unorganised and underserved sectors, risk management forms an integral part of the Company's business operations. The Company has in place a comprehensive Board- approved Risk Management Policy and a well- defined risk management framework supported by established systems and adequate controls for the identification, assessment, measurement, monitoring, reporting, mitigation, and management of risks. The risk management processes, policies, and procedures are periodically reviewed by the Risk Management Committee and the Board of Directors.
The effectiveness of the Company's risk management framework is further strengthened through regular portfolio reviews, stress testing, scenario analysis, control self-assessments, and continuous monitoring of key risk indicators. The Risk Management Committee oversees and monitors various categories of risks, including credit, operational, information technology, financial, regulatory, market, and reputational risks, along with all associated risk exposures.
The Company's internal control systems, organisational structure, processes, policies, and code of conduct collectively provide a robust internal control mechanism that supports the efficient conduct of business operations. The existing risk management measures are continuously reviewed and upgraded to enhance risk prevention and mitigation capabilities. In the opinion of the Board of Directors, there are no risks that threaten the existence or continuity of the Company.
48. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not applicable to your Company. However, your Company has been taking steps at all times for the conservation of energy.
Foreign Exchange Earnings & Outgo
Foreign Exchange Earnings - Nil
Foreign Exchange Outgo - 7 2007.88 million
49. VIGIL MECHANISM
Your Company is committed to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct. Accordingly, the Board of Directors have formulated a Whistle Blower Policy which is in compliance with the provisions of Section 177 (10) of the Companies Act, 2013. All Directors, employees and stakeholders can raise their concerns regarding any discrimination, harassment, victimisation,
any other unfair practice being adopted against them or any instances of fraud by or against your Company. As per the Whistle Blower Policy implemented by the Company, the Employees, Directors, customers, dealers, vendors, suppliers, or any stakeholders associated with the Company are free to report illegal or unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct or Corporate Governance Policies or any improper activity, to the Chairman of the Audit Committee or Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary or Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The policy provides for adequate safeguard against victimisation.
Any incidents reported are investigated and suitable actions are taken in line with the whistle blower policy. The Whistle Blower Policy is also available on your Company's website at:https://muthootmicrofin.com/ policies/
50. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND THE COMPANY’S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
There was no significant and material order passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company's operations in the future.
51. CORPORATE INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS INITIATED UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (IBC)
There were no applications filed for corporate insolvency resolution process, by any financial or operational creditor of the Company or by the Company itself, under the IBC before the NCLT.
52. DISCLOSURE AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
Your Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that the work environment at all its locations is conducive to fair, safe and harmonious relations between employees. It strongly believes in upholding the dignity of all its employees, irrespective of their gender or seniority. Discrimination and harassment of any type are strictly prohibited.
The Company has in place a Policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.The Company has constituted the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Committee to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees
(permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed of during the period under review:
(a) Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the year: Nil
(b) Number of complaints received during the year: Nil
(c) Number of complaints disposed off during the year: Nil
(d) Number of cases pending at the end of the year: Nil
53. DETAILS OF DEBENTURE TRUSTEE
During the financial year, the following debenture trustees are associated with the Company:
Catalyst Trusteeship Vardhman Trusteeship Limited Pvt Ltd.
Office No.83-87, 8th Floor, The Capital, A Wing, 412A,
B Wing, Mittal Tower, Bandra Kurla Complex,
Nariman Point, Bandra (East)
Mumbai-400021, Mumbai 400 051.
Tel 91(022)4922 0555 Tel: 022-42648335
Mitcon Credentia Trusteeship Services Limited
Kubera Chambers, 1st Floor, Shivajinagar, Pune,
Maharashtra 411005, India Tel: 91-22-22828200/240
54. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the assistance, co-operation and guidance received by the Company from the Customers, Shareholders, Debenture Holders, the Central Government, the State Government, the Reserve Bank of India, the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the BSE Limited, the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, Debenture Trustees, Depositories, Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Credit Rating agencies and other Regulatory Authorities and Bankers during the year under review and look forward to their continued support. Your directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services of the Employees of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Kochi Sd/- Sd/-
June 30, 2026 Thomas Muthoot John Thomas Muthoot
Executive Director Director
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