The Board of Directors are pleased to present the 18th Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 ("FY 2025-26/FY26").
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
The Audited Financial Statements of the Company as on March 31, 2026, are prepared in accordance with the relevant 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") and the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").
The summarised financial highlight is depicted below:
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Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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1
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2025-26
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2024-25
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2025-26
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2024-25
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Revenue from operations
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1,98,949.65
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1,59,200.01
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2,69,590.99
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1,73,545.35
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Other Income
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3,871.00
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1,547.99
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4,561.22
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1,970.41
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Total Income
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2,02,820.65
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1,60,748.00
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2,74,152.21
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1,75,515.76
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Expenditure
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1,21,150.32
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1,14,738.83
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1,73,808.95
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1,17,428.36
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Profit Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
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81,709.78
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46,009.18
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1,00,343.26
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58,087.40
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Finance Cost
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16,743.77
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6,782.01
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18,233.97
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7,945.12
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Depreciation
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11,431.05
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5,185.20
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13,285.44
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6,051.04
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Extraordinary Items
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-
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-
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267.10
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-
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Profit Before Taxation
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53,495.50
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34,041.96
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69,090.95
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44,091.23
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Tax expenses
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14,222.64
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8,806.54
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18,167.17
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11,563.48
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Profit for the period
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39,272.86
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25,235.42
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50,923.78
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32,527.75
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1. There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of this report.
2. Previous year figures have been regrouped/re-classified wherever required.
3. There has been no change in nature of business of the Company.
2. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS:
Consolidated Financial Performance:
Total revenue of the Company for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 2,74,152.21 lakhs as against ' 1,75,515.76 lakhs for the financial year 2024-25, showing an increase of 56%.
EBITDA for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 1,00,343.26 lakhs as against ' 58,087.40 lakhs for the financial year 2024¬ 25, showing an increase of 73%.
Profit after tax for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 50,923.78 lakhs as against ' 32,527.75 lakhs for the financial year 2024-25 showing an increase of 57%.
Standalone Financial Performance:
Total revenue of the Company for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 2,02,820.65 lakhs as against ' 1,60,748.00 lakhs for the financial year 2024-25, showing an increase of 26%.
EBITDA for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 81,709.78 lakhs as against ' 46,009.18 lakhs for the financial year 2024¬ 25, showing an increase of 77%.
Profit after tax for the financial year 2025-26 stood at ' 39,272.86 lakhs as against ' 25,235.42 lakhs for the financial year 2024-25 showing an increase of 56%.
Operational Highlights:
During the year under review, the Company achieved significant strategic, operational and financial milestones, reinforcing its position as one of India's leading integrated renewable energy companies. The Company substantially expanded its Independent Power Producer (IPP) portfolio through successful commissioning and energisation of renewable energy projects under long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and crossed the landmark milestone of 1 GW of energised IPP capacity at the Group level. The Company strengthened its renewable energy platform by expanding into emerging clean energy segments including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), while also
expanding its global footprint through strategic international collaborations and renewable energy projects. The Company secured India's first externally credit-enhanced Green Bond, obtained Category A Power Trading Licence from GERC and CERC. With a diversified project pipeline, robust execution capabilities, strong land bank and evacuation infrastructure, and continued focus on sustainable innovation, the Company remains well positioned to create long-term value for its stakeholders while contributing meaningfully to India's clean energy transition.
3. DIVIDEND AND RESERVES:
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company has declared interim dividends aggregating to ' 0.65 per equity share having a face value of ' 5/- each on the paid-up equity share capital of the Company.
Further, the Directors have recommended a final dividend of ' 0.25 and Special Dividend of '0.15 per equity share for Successful Energization of 1 GW IPP Project, totaling to a dividend of ' 0.40 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, subject to the approval of the shareholders' at the forthcoming 18th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Accordingly, the total dividend for the Financial Year 2025-26, including the proposed final dividend, aggregates to ' 1.05/- per equity share of ' 5/- each, involving a total cash outflow of ' 2073.40 lakhs.
As per the Income-Tax Act, 1961, dividends paid or distributed by the Company shall be taxable in the hands of the shareholders. Accordingly, the Company makes the payment of the dividend from time to time after deduction of tax at source.
The dividend payout is in accordance with the Company's Dividend Distribution Policy. The Dividend Distribution Policy, in terms of Regulation 43A of the SEBI Listing Regulations is available on the Company's website athttps//www kpigreenenergy com/policies-disclosures html
The company has transferred the whole amount of Profit to retained earnings as per annexed audited Balance sheet for the year ended March 31, 2026.
4. CREDIT RATING:
The Company's commitment to financial discipline and prudence is evident from the strong credit ratings assigned by rating agencies. Detailed information on these credit ratings is provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which is included in this Annual Report.
5. SHARE CAPITAL:
Authorised Share Capital:
During the year under review, there was no change in the authorized share capital of the Company.
Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company:
Allotment of equity shares through Employee Stock Options:
During the year under review, pursuant to the exercise of vested stock options under KPI Green Energy Employee Stock Option Plan - ESOP 2023 ('KPI Green - ESOP 2023'), the Company has alloted 4,50,468 equity shares of face value of ' 5/- to the eligible employees of the Company.
Raising funds through issuance of Warrants by way of Preferential issue on private placement basis:
Pursuant to the shareholders' approval received at the Extra-ordinary General Meeting held on January 16, 2026, the Company had issued 1,01,00,000 warrants at a price of ' 470.30 (Rupees Four Hundred Seventy and Paise Thirty) per warrant, each convertible into 1 (one) fully paid-up equity share of the Company of face value of ' 5/- each to Quyosh Energia Private Limited, promoter group entity, by way of preferential issue on a private placement basis for an aggregate consideration of up to ' 4,75,00,30,000/- (Rupees Four Hundred Seventy-Five Crores and Thirty Thousand Only). The Company has received 25% of the warrant subscription amount, i.e., ' 1,18,75,07,500/- (Rupees One Hundred Eighteen Crores Seventy-Five Lakhs Seven Thousand Five Hundred Only).
There was no deviation or variation for use of proceeds and details are available in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
After the end of the financial year, pursuant to the exercise of vested stock options under KPI Green - ESOP 2023, the Company has allotted 3,30,895 equity shares of face value of ' 5/- to the eligible employees of the Company.
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2026 and as on date of the report is ' 1,30,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Hundred Thirty Crore only) divided into 26,00,00,000 (Twenty-Six Crore) Equity Shares of ' 5/- (Rupees five only) each.
The Paid-up Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2026 is ' 98,67,05,365/- (Ninety-Eight Crore Sixty-Seven Lakh Five Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty-Five) and divided into 19,73,41,073/- (Nineteen Crores Seventy-Three Lakh forty-One Thousand and Seventy-Three) Equity Shares of ' 5/- (Rupees five only) each.
The Paid-up Share Capital of the Company as on the date of this report is ' 98,83,59,840/- (Ninety-Eight Crore Eight- Three Lakh Fifty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty only) and divided into 19,76,71,968 (Nineteen Crores Seventy-Six Lakh Seventy One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-Eight) Equity Shares of ' 5/- (Rupees five only) each.
6. NON-CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES:
During the financial year under review, the Company launched India's First Externally Credit-Enhanced Green Bond. The Debenture Committee of the Company, at its meeting held on September 2, 2025, approved the issuance of secured, listed, rated, senior, redeemable, transferable, non-convertible certified 'Green Bonds' aggregating up to ' 6,70,00,00,000 (Indian Rupees Six Hundred and Seventy Crore Only), having a face value of ' 1,00,000 (Indian Rupees One Lakh Only) each, in one or more tranches or series on a private placement basis, carrying a coupon rate of 8.50% and maturing on September 11, 2030. Further, the Debenture Committee, at its meeting held on September 11, 2025, approved the allotment of 67,000 Non-Convertible Green Bonds having a face value of ' 1,00,000 each, aggregating to ' 670 crore, on a private placement basis. These Non-Convertible Debentures are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited ('NSE')." The Annual report on Green bond is provided as Annexure F of this report.
There was no deviation or variation in the use of proceeds from the objects for which the funds were raised, and the same have been utilized in accordance with the objects stated in the Key Information Document/General Information Document.
The Company has been regular in making payments of principal and interest on the NCDs. As on March 31, 2026, the outstanding NCDs are ' 616.40 crores.
7. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:
There were no outstanding deposits within the meaning of Section 73 and 74 of the Act read with rules made thereunder at the end of FY26 or the previous financial years. The Company did not accept any deposit during the year under review.
8. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
The provisions of Section 186 of the Act, with respect to a loan, guarantee, investment or security are not applicable to the Company, as the Company is engaged in providing infrastructural facilities, which is exempted under Section 186 of the Act. The details of loans, guarantee and investments made during the year under review, are given in the notes forming part of the financial statements.
9. SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of Sun Drops Energia Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Company, at its meeting held on December 6, 2025, approved the conversion of the Company from a private limited company to a public limited company. Pursuant to the approval of the shareholders at their meeting held on December 29, 2025, the Company was converted into a public limited company and consequently, its name was changed from Sun Drops Energia Private Limited to Sun Drops Energia Limited.
During the year under review, the Company has acquired, incorporated the following subsidiaries:
During the year under review, the Company, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, M/s KPark Sunbeat Private Limited, incorporated five LLPs, namely KPIN Clean Power Five LLP
(LLPIN: ACP-2661) on June 19, 2025, KPIN Clean Power Two LLP (LLPIN: ACP-5005) on June 28, 2025, KPIN Clean Power Three LLP (LLPIN: ACP-5861) on July 02, 2025, KPIN Clean Power Four LLP (LLPIN: ACP-7932) on July 08, 2025 and KPIN Clean Power One LLP (LLPIN: ACQ-6761) on August 19, 2025. The Company holds a 99% stake in each of the aforesaid LLPs through direct capital contribution, while the remaining 1% stake is held through its wholly owned subsidiary, M/s KPark Sunbeat Private Limited. Accordingly, KPIN Clean Power Five LLP, KPIN Clean Power Two LLP, KPIN Clean Power Three LLP, KPIN Clean Power Four LLP and KPIN Clean Power One LLP became wholly owned LLPs of the Company with effect from their respective dates of incorporation.
With the above, the company has below mentioned subsidiaries as on March 31, 2026, except mentioned below the Company does not have any other Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures:
1. KPIG Energia Private Limited, Wholly Owned Subsidiary
2. Sun Drops Energia Limited (Formerly Known as Sun Drops Energia Private Limited), Subsidiary
3. KPark Sunbeat Private Limited, Wholly Owned Subsidiary
4. Miyani Power Infra LLP, Wholly Owned LLP
5. KPIN Clean Power One LLP, Wholly Owned LLP
6. KPIN Clean Power Two LLP, Wholly Owned LLP
7. KPIN Clean Power Three LLP, Wholly Owned LLP
8. KPIN Clean Power Four LLP, Wholly Owned LLP
9. KPIN Clean Power Five LLP, Wholly Owned LLP
After the Closure of the Financial year, the Company has incorporated the following wholly owned subsidiaries:
1. KPGC Global Corporation IFSC Private Limited having CIN: (U66190GJ2026PTC177001) on April 23, 2026.
2. KPGC One Private Limited having CIN: (U35105GJ2026PTC179348) on June 18, 2026.
The performance, financial position and the details required under section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013, for each of the subsidiaries for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 in the prescribed format AOC-1, is attached as Annexure C, which forms part of this report.
Material Subsidiaries:
For the Financial year 2025-26, M/s KPIG Energia Private Limited and M/s Sun Drops Energia Limited (Formerly Known as Sun Drops Energia Private Limited), are the unlisted material subsidiaries of the Company in terms of the requirement of Regulation 16 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Company has a policy for determining 'material subsidiaries' which is uploaded on the website of the Company athttpsV/www kpigreenenergy com/policies-disclosures html
10. ALTERATION IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL DOCUMENT:
The Shareholders at 17th AGM of the Company held on September 26, 2025 approved the alteration of Main Object Clause of the Memorandum of Association of the Company to include clauses which enable the Company to explore additional opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
11. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
Board of Directors:
As on March 31, 2026, the Company's Board had Ten members comprising of two Executive Directors, two Non-Executive and Non-Independent Directors and six Independent Directors including one Woman Director. The details of Board and Committee composition, tenure of directors and other details are available in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. The following changes took place in the Directorships and Key Managerial Personnel:
Appointment/Re-appointment during FY26:
During the year under review, the appointment of Mr. Satya Gopal (DIN: 08144273) as a Non-Executive Independent Director was approved by the shareholders through a Postal Ballot on June 6, 2025.
After the Closure of the Financial year, following appointments were made:
Mr. Rajesh Shrivastava (DIN: 08757239) was appointed as Additional Director and Whole Time Director of the Company w.e.f. May 15, 2026. His appointment as Whole Time Director was approved by the shareholders by way of Postal Ballot on July 25, 2026.
Mrs. Venu Birappa (DIN: 09123017) was re-appointed as Independent Director of the Company, for a second term of five consecutive years, with effect from August 3, 2026 to August 2, 2031, at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 15, 2026. Her appointment as Independent Director was approved by the shareholders by way of Postal Ballot on July 25, 2026.
Mrs. Venu Birappa has made significant contributions during her tenure as an Independent Director. She has consistently upheld high standards of integrity and independence and actively participated in Board deliberations. Her professional expertise and understanding of the Company and its industry have enriched Board discussions and decision-making. The Board appreciates her continued valuable contribution.
Prof. Sunil Kumar Maheshwari (DIN: 02317160) was appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Director and; designated as the Vice-Chairman of the Board, with effect from July 3, 2026, subject to the approval of the shareholders. The resolution seeking shareholders' approval for his appointment forms part of the Notice.
Mr. Sharadchandra Babhutabhai Patil (DIN: 09345575) was re-appointed as Independent Director of the Company, for a second term of five consecutive years, with effect from October 06, 2026 up to October 05, 2031 (both days inclusive), at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on September 2, 2026. The resolution seeking shareholders' approval for his appointment forms part of the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Sharadchandra Babhutabhai Patil has made significant contributions during his tenure as an Independent Director. He has consistently demonstrated integrity and independence and actively participated in Board and Committee deliberations. His professional expertise and understanding of the Company and its industry have enriched Board discussions and decision-making.
Re-appointment of Director(s) in the ensuing AGM:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, read with the rules made thereunder, Mrs. Bhadrabala Dhimantrai Joshi (DIN: 07244587) is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, offers herself for re¬ appointment.
The Board, on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company, recommends the re-appointment of Mrs. Bhadrabala Dhimantrai Joshi as Director for the approval.
Brief details as required under Secretarial Standard-2 and Regulation 36 of SEBI Listing Regulations, are provided in the Notice of AGM.
Declaration from Independent Directors:
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and there has been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as an Independent Director. 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.
Key Managerial Personnel:
During the year under review, there has been no change in the KMP of the company.
The following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company pursuant to Section 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 as on March 31, 2026:
1. Dr. Faruk G. Patel, Chairman & Managing Director.
2. Mr. Mohmed Sohil Yusufbhai Dabhoya, Whole Time Director.
3. Mr. Salim Suleman Yahoo, Chief Financial Officer.
4. Ms. Rajvi Upadhyay, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
After the Closure of the Financial year, Ms. Rajvi Upadhyay resigned from the position of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from April 2, 2026, and continues to be associated with the Company in a different capacity. The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable contributions made by her during her tenure. Consequent to her resignation, Mr. Krunal Bhatt was appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from April 2, 2026.
After the Closure of the Financial year, Mr. Rajesh Shrivastava (DIN: 08757239) was appointed as the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company with effect from May 15, 2026.
After the Closure of the Financial year, Mr. Salim Suleman Yahoo has resigned from the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company vide his resignation letter dated August 11, 2026. He shall be
relieved from his duties and cease to hold the position of CFO and KMP with effect from September 2, 2026. The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable contributions made by him during his tenure. Consequent to his resignation, Mr. Kapil Kriplani was appointed as Chief Financial Officer & Key Managerial Personnel of the Company designated as Group Chief Financial Officer (KP Group) with effect from August 11, 2026.
12. MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Board met 9 (Nine) times during the year under review. The intervening gap between the meetings did not exceed 120 days, as prescribed under the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. The details of board meetings and the attendance of the Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
13. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Company has constituted various statutory committees of the Board as required under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations. As on March 31, 2026, the Board has constituted the following committees/sub-committees.
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
4. Risk Management Committee
5. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
Details of the committees such as terms of reference, composition and meetings held during the year under review are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
14. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS' MEETING:
The Independent Directors met on February 18, 2026, without the attendance of Non-Independent Directors and members of the management. The Independent Directors reviewed the performance of Non-Independent Directors, the Committees and the Board as a whole along with the performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors and assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
15. BOARD EVALUATION:
The Board carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance and that of its Committees and Individual Directors as per the formal mechanism adopted by the Board. The performance evaluation of all the Directors was carried out by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company. The performance evaluation of the Chairman, the Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole was carried out by the Independent Directors of the Company. The performance evaluation was carried out through a structured evaluation process covering various aspects of the Board functioning such as composition of the Board & committees, experience & competencies, performance of specific duties & obligations, contribution at the meetings and otherwise, independent judgment, governance issues etc.
16. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Company conducts familiarisation sessions for all the members of the Board including the Independent Directors at the time of appointment and on an ongoing basis to provide them an update on business, strategy, operations, and governance.
The details of the training and familiarisation programme are given in the Report of Corporate Governance forming part of this Annual Report and are also available on the Company's website athttps//wwwkpigreenenergycom/policies- disclosures html.
17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
All transactions with related parties are placed before the Audit Committee for its prior approval. An omnibus approval from Audit Committee is obtained for the related party transactions which are repetitive in nature. Prior approvals are also being obtained for related party transactions which are long-term in nature and are being placed for noting by Audit Committee, in compliance of requirements of SEBI Listing Regulations. All transactions with related parties entered into during the year under review were at arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the rules made thereunder, the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Company's Policy on Related Party Transactions.
During the year, the Company has not entered into any contracts, arrangements or transactions that fall under the scope of Section 188 (1) of the Act. Accordingly, the prescribed Form AOC-2 is not applicable to your Company for FY26 and hence does not form part of this report.
The materially significant Related Party Transactions pursuant to the provisions of SEBI Listing Regulations were duly approved by the shareholders of the Company in the 16th Annual General Meeting held on September 25, 2024 and through Postal Ballot on December 19, 2024 (last date of e-voting).
The Policy on Related Party Transactions is available on the Company's website and can be assessed using the link: httpsV/wwwkpigreenenergycom/policies-disclosures html
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has filed half yearly reports to the stock exchanges, for the related party transactions.
18. AUDITORS & AUDITORS' REPORT:Statutory Auditor:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder, as amended from time to time, M/s. K A Sanghavi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, bearing Firm Registration No. 0120846W/W100289, were re¬ appointed as a Statutory Auditors of the Company for the second term to hold office till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company to be held in the year 2026. The second term of K A Sanghavi & Co. LLP as the Statutory Auditors of the Company expires at the conclusion of the ensuing 18th AGM. Representatives of M/s. K A Sanghavi & Co. LLP, Statutory Auditor of the Company attended the previous AGM of the Company held on September 26, 2025.
Statutory Auditors have expressed their unmodified opinion on the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements and their reports do not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks, or disclaimers.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Sections 139, 142 and other applicable provisions, if any of the Act and Rules issued thereunder, and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on August 11, 2026 have approved and recommended to the shareholders at the ensuing 18th AGM of the Company, the appointment of MSKC & Associates LLP Chartered Accountants (Firm's Registration No.: 001595S/S000168), a member firm of BDO International, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company, to hold office for a term of five consecutive years from the conclusion of the ensuing 18th AGM till the conclusion of 23rd AGM of the Company.
The Company has received written consent and certificate of eligibility in accordance with Sections 139, 141 and other applicable provisions of the Act and Rules issued thereunder, from MSKC & Associates LLP. They have confirmed to hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India as required under the Listing Regulations.
Secretarial Auditor:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder, and Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations, M/s. Chirag Shah & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, (Peer Review Number 6543/2025), were appointed as Secretarial Auditor for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years commencing from financial year 2025-26 to financial year 2029-30 to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. Further, the Secretarial Auditor have confirmed that they are not disqualified to be appointed as a Secretarial Auditor and are eligible to hold office as Secretarial Auditor of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report for the year under review is provided as Annexure A of this report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualifications, reservation or adverse remarks.
As per the requirements of SEBI Listing Regulations, the material unlisted subsidiary of the Company i.e. M/s KPIG Energia Private Limited and M/s Sun Drops Energia Limited (Formerly Known as Sun Drops Energia Private Limited) have also undertaken secretarial audit for the FY26. The Secretarial Audit Report of the Company along with the material subsidiary companies in ’Form MR-3' for the year under review is provided as Annexure A of this report.
Cost Auditor:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Company is required to maintain cost records as specified by the Central Government. Accordingly, such accounts and records are made and maintained by the Company. M/s. V.M. Patel & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101519), the Cost Auditor are in the process of carrying out the cost audit of the Company for FY26.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Board has appointed M/s. V.M. Patel
& Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101519), as the Cost Auditor to audit the cost records of the Company for the financial year 2026-27. The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is subject to ratification by the Members and accordingly, the necessary Resolution for ratification of the remuneration payable to M/s. V.M. Patel & Associates, Cost Accountants, for the audit of cost records of the Company for FY 2026-27, is being placed for the approval of the shareholders of the Company at the ensuing AGM.
Reporting of frauds by Auditors:
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditor and Secretarial Auditor of the Company have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its Officers or Employees, to the Audit Committee, as required under Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
19. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has put in place adequate, strong and effective internal control systems with best processes commensurate with its size and scale of operations which ensures that all the assets are safeguarded and protected and that the transactions are authorized recorded and reported correctly. The internal audit covers a wide variety of operational matters and ensures compliance with specific standard with regards to availability and suitability of policies and procedures. During the year no reportable material weakness in the design or operation were observed.
20. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION:
The information required under Section 197 of the Act, read with rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, relating to percentage increase in remuneration, ratio of remuneration of each Director and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) to the median of employees' remuneration are provided in Annexure E of this report.
The statement containing particulars of employees, as required under Section 197 of the Act, read with rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided in a separate annexure forming part of this report. However, in terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Annual Report is being sent to the shareholders and others entitled thereto, excluding the said annexure, which is available for inspection by the shareholders at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company. If any shareholder is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such shareholder may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
21. COMPLIANCE WITH THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961:
The Company is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace for all employees. During the year under review, the Company has complied with all applicable provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible women employees have been extended the benefits as prescribed under the Act, including paid maternity leave, nursing breaks, and other applicable entitlements. The Company continues
to ensure that policies are aligned with statutory requirements and promotes the well-being of women employees.
22. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN:
The Company has implemented the KPI Green - ESOP 2023 Plan to provide equity based incentives to certain eligible employees of the Company and its subsidiary companies. There is no material change in KPI Green - ESOP 2023 Plan during the year under review and the scheme is in compliance with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021.
The details of stock options granted under the 'KPI Green- ESOP 2023' Plan, along with the required disclosures pursuant to the SEBI SBEB Regulations, and the certificate from the Secretarial Auditor confirming compliance with Regulation 13 of the said Regulations, are available on the Company's website at www.kpigreenenergy.com/Investor-Information. html. The certificate will also be available for electronic inspection by the members during the AGM.
The 'KPI Green-ESOP 2023' Plan is being implemented in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI SBEB Regulations, and is also available on the Company's website athttps//www kpigreenenergy com/disclosure-under- regulation-46-?-of-sebi-lodr-regulations-?015 html
There were no stock options granted during the Financial Year 2025-26. Subsequent to the end of the financial year, the Company granted 5,71,365 Stock Options to eligible employees of the Company, as per KPI Green - ESOP 2023 Plan.
23. BOARD POLICIES:
The details of various policies approved and adopted by the Board as required under the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations are available on the website of the Company athttps//www kpigreenenergy com/policies-disclosures html
Board Diversity
The Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse Board in its success. The Board has adopted the Board Diversity Policy which sets out the approach to the diversity of the Board of Directors. The said Policy is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.kpigreenenergy. com/policies-disclosures.html.
Succession Plan
The Company has an effective mechanism for succession planning which focuses on orderly succession of Directors, Key Management Personnel and Senior Management. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee implements this mechanism in concurrence with the Board.
Policy on Directors' appointment and Remuneration:
Pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Act, the Company has framed a Policy on Nomination, Remuneration and Evaluation of Directors' appointment and other matters which is available on the website of the Company athttps//www kpigreenenergy com/policies-disclosures html
Health, Safety & Environment Policy:
The Company has recognized, health management occupational safety and environment protection (HSE) as one of the most important elements in the organization's sustainable growth and has closely linked it to its cultura values. Company continually strives to create a safe working environment by being responsive, caring and committed to the various needs governing the security and well-being of employees. The HSE policy has been reviewed by the company and is also available on the Company's website https //www kpigreenenergy com/policies-disclosures html
Cyber Security:
In view of increased cyber attack scenarios, the Company has taken significant strides to bolster its cybersecurity posture We periodically review and enhance our processes anc technology controls to align with the evolving threat landscape The Company's technology environment is equipped with security monitoring for the network, applications, and data These measures ensure a resilient technology environment safeguarding our digital assets and maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of our information.
Code for Prevention of Insider Trading:
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct ("Code") tc regulate, monitor and report trading in Company's shares by Company's designated persons and their immediate relatives as per the requirements under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 The Code, inter alia, lays down the procedures to be followed by designated persons while trading/dealing in Company's shares and sharing Unpublished Price Sensitive Information ("UPSI"). The Code covers Company's obligation to maintain c digital database, mechanism for prevention of insider trading and handling of UPSI, and the process to familiarize with the sensitivity of UPSI. Further, it also includes code for practices and procedures for fair disclosure of UPSI which has been made available on the Company's websitehttpsV/www kpigreenenergy com/policies-disclosures html
24. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy and has established the necessary vigil mechanism for Directors and employees in confirmation with Section 177 of the Act and Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing Regulations, to facilitate reporting of the genuine concerns about unethical or improper activity without fear of retaliation. The vigil mechanism of the Company provides for adequate safeguards against victimization o Directors and employees who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audi Committee in exceptional cases. No person has been denied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The said policy is uploaded on the website of the Companyhttps/, www kpigreenenergy com/policies-disclosures html
During the year under review, the Company has not received any complaint under the whistle blower policy.
25. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
The Company remains committed to creating a positive social impact by undertaking its business activities in a responsible and sustainable manner. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") initiatives, the Company strives to
contribute to the welfare and socio-economic development of the communities it serves, in compliance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed thereunder.
The details of the CSR Committee are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. The CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.kpigreenenergy.com/policies- disclosures.html. The Annual Report on CSR activities is annexed as Annexure B to this report.
The Chief Financial Officer of the Company has certified that CSR spends of the Company for FY26 have been utilized for the purpose and in the manner approved by the Board of the Company.
26. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under the SEBI Listing Regulations, is presented in a section forming part of this Annual Report.
27. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
The Company is committed to good corporate governance practices. The Corporate Governance Report, as stipulated by SEBI Listing Regulations, forms part of this Annual Report along with the required certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary, regarding compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance, as stipulated.
In compliance with corporate governance requirements as per the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated and implemented a Code of Conduct for all Board members and senior management personnel of the Company ('Code of Conduct'), who have affirmed the compliance thereto. The Code of Conduct is available on the website of the Company athttps//www kpigreenenergy com/policies-disclosures html
28. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT:
In accordance with the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, describing the initiatives taken by the Company from an environment, social and governance (ESG) perspective, forms part of this Annual Report.
29. ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the draft annual return as on March 31, 2026, prepared in accordance with Section 92(3) of the Act is made available on the website of the Company and can be assessed using the link:https//www kpigreenenergy com/financials html
30. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended is provided as Annexure D of this Report.
31. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE:
As per the requirement of the provisions of the sexual harassment of women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder, the Company has laid down a Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Policy and has constituted Internal Complaints Committees (ICs) to consider and resolve the complaints related to sexual harassment. The ICs includes external members with relevant experience. The Company has zero tolerance on sexual harassment at the workplace. The ICs also work extensively on creating awareness on relevance of sexual harassment issues. All new employees go through a personal orientation on POSH policy adopted by the Company.
During the year under review, no complaints related to sexual harassment were received. The details are as follows:
(a) Complaints received during the year: Nil
(b) Complaints resolved during the year: Nil
(c) Cases pending for more than ninety days: Nil
32. RISK MANAGEMENT:
The Company has a structured Risk Management Framework, designed to identify, assess and mitigate risks appropriately. The Board has formed a Risk Management Committee (RMC) to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The RMC is responsible for reviewing the risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. The major risks identified by the businesses are systematically addressed through mitigation actions on a continual basis. The policy on Risk Management is also available on the website of the Company athttps// www kpigreenenergy com/policies-disclosures html
33. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board, to the best of their knowledge and based on the information and explanations received from the Company, confirm that:
I. in the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
II. they 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 of the company for that period;
III. they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
IV. they have prepared the annual financial statements on a going concern basis;
V. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;
VI. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
34. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
During the year under review, the Company has devised proper systems and processes for complying with the requirements of applicable provisions of Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
35. GENERAL DISCLOSURES:
The Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions/ events of these nature during the year under review:
• Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
• Issue of Sweat Equity Shares to employees of the Company.
• Significant or material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and the Company's operation in future.
• Voting rights which are not directly exercised by the employees in respect of shares for the subscription/ purchase of which loan was given by the Company (as there is no scheme pursuant to which such persons can beneficially hold shares as envisaged under section 67(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013).
• Application made or any proceeding is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
• One-time settlement of loan obtained from the Banks or Financial Institutions.
• Revision of financial statements and Directors' Report of the Company.
• None of the Directors of the Company has been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as a Director by SEBI/Ministry of Corporate Affairs/Statutory Authorities.
• Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the Company, receives any commission from any of its subsidiaries.
36. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The Directors wish to convey their heartfelt appreciation to the Company's bankers, financial institutions, government and regulatory authorities, customers, suppliers, business partners, shareholders, and all other stakeholders for their consistent support and trust in the Company, both directly and indirectly, throughout the year. Their encouragement has been a key pillar in the Company's continued progress.
The Directors also extend their sincere gratitude to every member of the KP Family for their unwavering dedication, hard work, and commitment across all levels. Their collective efforts, resilience, and passion have been instrumental in driving the Company's sustained growth, operational excellence, and long-term success.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors KPI Green Energy Limited
Dr. Faruk G. Patel Moh. Sohil Dabhoya
Chairman & Managing Director Whole Time Director
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