It gives me great pleasure to present to you the performance of the company along with Audited Financial year ended March 31, 2026. This report covers the financial results and other developments during the financial year from April 1,2025 to March 31,2026., in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, ("the Act”) and the Securities and Exchange Board of india (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations”).
1. Financial Highlights
The standalone and consolidated Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31,2026, forming part of this Annual Report, have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standard (hereinafter referred to as "Ind AS”) prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act”) and other recognized accounting practices and policies to the extent applicable. Necessary disclosures regarding Ind AS reporting have been made under the Notes to Financial Statements. The Company's performance during the Financial Year under review as compared to the previous Financial Year is summarized below.
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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Particulars
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March 31, 2026
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March 31, 2025
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March 31, 2026
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March 31, 2025
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Revenue from Operations
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26,657.58
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18,693.05
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104,215.71
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84,949.90
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Other Income
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2,777.48
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3597.48
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2,896.13
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3568.53
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Profit/(Loss) before tax
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22,410.4
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14,330.91
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28,721.72
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20519.00
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Less: Current Tax
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5,790.50
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5,529.65
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6,838.40
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7,128.95
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Deferred Tax
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(65.13)
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(2,110.34)
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(34.70)
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(2,102.06)
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Prior Period Taxation
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0.01
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(6.81)
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0.01
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(6.81)
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Profit/(Loss) for the year
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16,685.02
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10,918.41
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21,918.01
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15,498.92
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Add: Other Comprehensive Income (OCI)
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(636.15)
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1,096.12
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(338.49)
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1,128.94
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Total Comprehensive Income for the year
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16,048.87
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1,2014.53
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21,579.52
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16,627.86
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Add: Opening Balance in Retained Earnings, Securities Premium and OCI (Adjusted)
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49,419.85
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37,405.32
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46,836.78
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30,208.92
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Add : Profit /(Loss) for the year
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16,685.02
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10,918.41
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21,918.01
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15,498.92
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Add/Less: Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax)
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(636.15)
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1,096.12
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(338.49)
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1,128.94
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Less: Dividend Distribution
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(13,998.60)
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-
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(13,998.60)
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-
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Add : Share-Based Payment Reserve
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546.77
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-
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546.77
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-
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Add : Non-Controlling Interest
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-
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-
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780.21
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-
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Closing Balance of Retained Earnings Securities Premium, SBP Reserve, Non-Controlling Interest and OCI
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52,016.89
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49,419.85
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55,744.68
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46,836.78
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2. State of Company Affairs Standalone Financial Results
Your Company has a strong track record of revenue growth and profitability. During the Financial Year 2025-26, your Company recorded a Gross Turnover of 266.58 crore representing a growth of 42.61% as compared to a Gross Turnover of 186.93 crore during the previous Financial Year 2024-25.
The Profit before Tax increased by 56.38% to Rs. 224.10 crore during Financial Year 2025-26 as compared to 143.31 crore in the previous Financial Year 2024-25. The Profit after Tax was higher at Rs. 166.85 crore compared to Rs. 109.18 crore in the previous Financial Year 2024-25, representing a growth of 52.82%.
Consolidated Financial Results
During Financial Year 2025-26, the Company recorded a Gross Turnover of Rs. 1,042.16 crore as against a Gross Turnover of Rs. 849.49 crore during the previous Financial Year 2024-25, representing an increase of 22.68%.
The Profit before Tax was Rs. 287.22 crore compared to Rs. 205.19 crore in the previous Financial Year 2024-25, increased by 39.98%. The Profit after Tax was higher at Rs. 219.18 crore compared to Rs. 154.99 crore in the previous Financial Year 2024-25, representing a growth of 41.42%.
3. Changes in the nature of Business, if any
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year 2025-26.
4. Transfer to reserve
The Company do not propose to transfer any amount to the general reserve for the year under review.
5. Material changes and commitments
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, which have occurred between the end of the financial year March 31, 2026 and the date of this report. The material events that occurred during the financial year under review are set out below:
A. Initial Public Offering & Listing of Equity Shares of the Company
i. During the year under review, your Company undertook an Initial Public Offering ("IPO”) comprising an offer for sale of up to INR 860.00 Crore by certain existing shareholders (collectively referred to as the "Offer”). The issue opened on July 2, 2025 and closed on July 4, 2025.
ii. The Offer was led by Book Running Lead Managers, viz., Equirus Capital Private Limited and Anand Rathi Advisors Limited. Pursuant to the IPO, the equity shares of the Company are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange effective July 9, 2025.
iii. The Directors place on record their appreciation for the support received from the merchant bankers, legal counsels, regulators including Securities and Exchange Board of India, Stock Exchanges and Registrar of Companies and other stakeholders in successfully completing the IPO and listing. The Directors also express their gratitude to the shareholders for their trust and confidence in the Company.
6. Share Capital
As on 31st March, 2026, the Authorised share capital of the company is Rs. 40,00,00,000 divided into 20,00,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs.2/- each and the issued, subscribed and fully paid-up share capital of the company is Rs. 34,99,65,000/- divided into 17,49,82,500 Equity Shares of Rs.2/-each.
7. Public Deposits
During the Financial Year under review, your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Sections 73 and 76 of the Act read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. As on March 31,2026, there were no deposits lying unpaid or unclaimed. As the Company has not accepted any deposit during the Financial Year under review, there is no non- compliance with the requirements of Chapter V of the Act.
8. Dividend
During the year under review, your Directors at their meeting held on January 28, 2026 had declared and paidan interim dividend of Rs. 8/- (Rupees Eight only) per equity share of face value Rs. 2/- (Rupee Two only) each, aggregating to Rs.1,39,98,60,000 (Rupee One Hundred Thirty-Nine Crore Ninety -Eight Lakh Sixty Thousand Only). The interim dividend was paid on February 13, 2026 to those shareholders who held shares as on February 04, 2026, being the record date.
Your Company has a dividend distribution policy in place in pursuance of the requirements of Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("LODR"). Dividend distribution policy is available on the Company's website athttps://www.crizac.com/investors file/ corporate-governance/Dividend-Distribution-Policy.html
9. Internal control systems and their adequacy
Your Company has in place an adequate system of internal controls commensurate with its size, requirements and the nature of operations. These systems are designed keeping in view the nature of activities carried out at each location and various business operations.
Your Board periodically reviews the internal policies and processes including internal financial control systems and accordingly, the Directors' Responsibility Statement contains a confirmation as regards adequacy of the internal financial controls. Effectiveness of the internal financial controls is also assessed through management reviews, self-assessment, continuous monitoring by functional heads as well as testing of the internal financial control systems during the course of internal and statutory audits.
A summary of all significant findings by the audit department along with the follow-up actions undertaken thereafter is placed before the Audit Committee for review. The Audit Committee reviews the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the report and provides valuable suggestions and keeps the Board of Directors informed about its major observations, from time to time.
10. Internal financial controls
The Company has in place adequate financial controls commensurate with its size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has in place policies and procedures required to properly and efficiently conduct its business, safeguard its assets, detect frauds and errors, maintain accuracy and completeness of accounting records and prepare financial records in a timely and reliable manner.
11. Details of Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate Companies Subsidiary Companies
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the report on performance and financial position of subsidiaries is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company. The Company has a policy for determining the materiality of a subsidiary,https://www.crizac.com/investors file/ corporate-governance/Dividend-Distribution-Policy.html
i) Crizac Ltd (UK)
ii) Ucol Fze
iii) Global Tree Careers Private Limited Step Down Subsidiary Companies
iv) Studies Planets.Com Limited
In compliance with IND-AS-110, your Company has prepared its consolidated financial statements, which forms part of this Annual Report. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate statement containing the salient features of the subsidiary companies in the prescribed form (AOC-1) is appended as "Annexure-I" to this Report.The accounts of the subsidiary companies will be available to any member seeking such information at any point of time. The financial statements of the Company along with the accounts of the subsidiaries will be available at the website of the Company,https://www.crizac.com/financial-results , and kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company.
Brief financial and operational details of the subsidiary companies and Step Down Subsidiary are provided hereunder:
i. Crizac Ltd (UK):
Crizac Ltd was incorporated on 7 April 2017 under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2006 with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales. The registered office of the company is situated at 24 Great Chapel Street, Soho, London, England, W1F 8FS. Crizac Ltd became a wholly owned subsidiary of Crizac Limited on 20 November 2023 pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement entered into between Dr. Vikash Agarwal and Crizac Limited. The company is engaged, inter alia, in the business of educational consultancy. The authorised share capital of Crizac Ltd is GBP 100, divided into 100 equity shares of GBP 1 each. As on date, Crizac Limited holds 100 equity shares, constituting 100% of the share capital of Crizac Ltd, thereby evidencing the Company's complete ownership and control over the subsidiary. During the financial year 2025, Crizac Ltd acquired a 51% equity stake in Studies Planet.Com Limited, which has consequently become a step-down subsidiary of the Company. This acquisition marks a key strategic milestone in Crizac UK's global expansion and service diversification initiatives.
ii. Ucol Fze:
Ucol Fze was incorporated on 18 March 2025 under the laws, regulations, rules and policies of the Sharjah Publishing City - Free Zone Authority in accordance with the Companies Act, 2015. The registered office of the company is situated at Business Centre, Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Ucol Fze is engaged, inter alia, in the business of educational consultancy. The authorised share capital of the company is AED 50,000, divided into 50 equity shares of AED 1,000 each. Crizac Limited holds all 50 equity shares of Ucol Fze, representing 100% of its share capital, thereby making it a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
iii. Global Tree Careers Private Limited:
Global Tree Careers Private Limited incorporated on 10th June 2015. It is B2C focused player providing consultancy services related to overseas education, immigration consultancy, and training solutions. GTCPL offers advisory and facilitation services to individuals seeking international opportunities for higher education, employment, and permanent residency. GTCPL has a strong brand presence in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
During the financial year under review, the Company acquired 51.04% of the equity share capital of Global Tree Careers Private Limited ("GTCPL”), pursuant to which GTCPL became a subsidiary of the Company. The acquisition was undertaken as part of the Company's strategic growth initiatives aimed at strengthening its presence across the international education ecosystem. GTCPL is a well-established player in the overseas education and immigration advisory sector, with a strong brand presence in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The acquisition is expected to complement the Company's existing business operations, broaden its market reach, diversify its service offerings, and contribute to the creation of sustainable long-term value for the Company's shareholders and other stakeholders.
iv. Studies Planet.Com Limited:
Studies Planet.Com Limited, a private company incorporated on 4th September, 2007 under the Companies Act 1985 having its registered office at 73 Cathles Road, London, England, SW12 9LF.
During the financial year under review, Crizac Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company in the United Kingdom, acquired a 51% equity stake in Studies Planet.Com Limited, England. The acquisition was undertaken in furtherance of the Group's strategic objective of strengthening its international footprint and expanding its presence in key overseas markets. Studies Planet.Com Limited is engaged in international student recruitment activities, and the acquisition is expected to enhance the Group's access to new geographies, broaden its service capabilities, and support sustainable long-term growth and value creation for stakeholders.
12. Utilization Proceeds of Initial Public Offerings ("IPO")
The Company had undertaken an Initial Public Offering (IPO) during the year under review, which comprised solely an Offer for Sale by the existing shareholder of Crizac Limited. As there was no fresh issue of shares by the Company, it did not receive any proceeds from the IPO. Accordingly, the disclosure requirements pertaining to the utilization or variation/ deviation in the utilization of IPO proceeds are not applicable to the Company.
13. Employees Stock Option Schemes
At the start of Financial Year26, the Company had implemented one employee stock option schemes through the direct route, namely the CRIZAC Employee Stock Option Plan 2024 ("ESOP 2024”/”Plan”) with a pool of 52,49,475 stock options, designed to cover eligible employees of the Company or of its subsidiaries, in India and overseas.
The ESOP Scheme 2024 was approved by the Board of Directors on March 21,2024 and subsequently by the shareholders on March 21, 2024. Post IPO, the Members of the Company, through postal ballot on March 22, 2026, approved and ratified the Amended and Restated Crizac Employee Stock Option Plan 2026 in accordance with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ("SEBI SBEB Regulations”). As part of the aforesaid amendment, the option pool under the Scheme was increased from 52,49,475 stock options to 1,22,48,775 stock options. The Company has also obtained in-principle approvals from the stock exchanges for the allotment of equity shares arising out of the exercise of vested stock options under the Scheme.
Further, pursuant to members' approval through postal ballot on March 22, 2026, the following changes were implemented:
1. Approval and Ratification of 'Amended and Restated Crizac Employee Stock Option Plan 2026' ("CRIZAC-ESOP 2026”, "SCHEME” OR "PLAN”)
2. Approval And grant of options to Employees of Subsidiary as per Companies Act, 2013 or Its Associate Company (Present and Future, If any), Incorporated in India or Outside India under CRIZAC-ESOP 2026.
The Company has obtained a certificate from M/s. Riteek Baheti and Associates, Company Secretary in Practice (Peer Review No. 2677/2022) confirming that ESOP Scheme 2026 has been implemented in accordance with the ("SEBI SBEB Regulations”) and resolution(s) passed by the Members of the Company. The said certificate will be made available for inspection by the members electronically during business hours.
14. Non- Convertible Debentures
The Company did not issue any non- convertible debentures during the financial year 2025-26.
15. Compliance with Secretarial Standards of ICSI
During the year under review, the Company has complied with Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board of Directors ("SS-1") and on General Meetings ("SS-2") as amended and issued from time to time by the Institute o Company Secretaries of India in terms of Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
16. Transfer of Unclaimed Dividend and Unclaimed shares to Investor Education and Protection Fund
The Company does not have any unclaimed dividend liable to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund.
17. Key Managerial Personnels ('KMPs")
Pursuant to the provisions of section 203 of the Act, the KMPs of the Company as on March 31,2026, were:
1. Dr. Vikash Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director
2. Mr. Manish Agarwal, CFO & Whole Time Director
3. Ms. Kashish Arora, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
18. Senior Management Personnel ("SMP")
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34, read with schedule V of the Listing Regulations, as amended, the list of the SMP of the Company as on March 31,2026, along with the changes therein since the end of the previous Financial Year is provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.
19. Auditors and Auditor's Reports Statutory Auditor
M/s Singhi and Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of the Company, (Firm Registration No. 302049E ) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 12th AGM of the Company held on September 30, 2023 to hold such office for a period of five years till the conclusion of the 17th AGM.
The Notes on the Financial Statement referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditor's Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
Secretarial Auditor
The Board had appointed Riteek Baheti & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, as the Secretarial Auditor to conduct the Secretarial Audit for the financial year ended March 31,2026. The Secretarial Audit Report for the said year is annexed herewith and marked as "Annexure III" to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark, or disclaimer.
Further, the shareholders of the Company, at the Annual General Meeting held on June 13, 2025, appointed Riteek Baheti & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for a period of five consecutive financial years, commencing from Financial Year 2025-26 to Financial Year 2029-30.
Internal Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act, the Board, at its meeting held on May 25, 2026 based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, had approved the appointment of M/s. Grant Thornton Bharat LLP (Identity number AAA-7677) to conduct the internal audit of your Company for the Financial Year 2026-27. They have confirmed their eligibility and qualifications required under the Act for holding the office as Internal Auditors of the Company.
Ghoshal & Co, Chartered Accountants, shall ceased to act as an Internal Auditors of the company with effect from May 21, 2026.
Cost Auditors
The provisions of maintenance of cost audit records and audit thereof are not applicable to the Company.
20. Energy Conservation, Technology Absorption, and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo A. Conservation of Energy
i. Steps taken for conservation of energy:
During the year under review, the Company was not engaged in any manufacturing or processing activity. Considering the nature of the Company's business, there is no reporting to be made on conservation of energy in its operations.
Notwithstanding this, the Company recognizes the importance of energy conservation in decreasing the adverse effects of global warming and climate change. The Company carries on its activities in an environmentally friendly and energy efficient manner.
ii. Steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy:
Nil
iii. The capital investment on energy conservation equipment:
Nil
B. Technology Absorption:
i. Major efforts made towards technology absorption:
The Company has not entered into any technology agreement or collaborations.
ii. The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import substitution:
None
iii. Information regarding imported technology (imported during last three years):
None
iv. Expenditure incurred on research and developments:
None
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
(Rs. In Lakhs)
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Particulars
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Financial Year 2025-26
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Financial Year 2024-25
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Foreign Exchange earned in terms of actual inflows
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23,905.16
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18,313.23
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Foreign Exchange outgo in terms of actual outflows
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597.31
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-
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21. Annual Return
As required under the Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, a copy of Annual Return (referred to in Section 92(3) of the Act) for the Financial Year 2025-26 has been placed at the Company's website in the following URLhttps://www.crizac. com/financial-results
22. Corporate Social Responsibility
The Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR”) Committee's prime responsibility is to assist the Board in discharging its social responsibilities by way of formulating and monitoring implementation of the objectives set out in the 'Corporate Social Responsibility Policy' ("CSR Policy”). The CSR Policy of the Company, inter alia, covers CSR vision and objective and also provides for governance, implementation, monitoring and reporting framework.
The Company has CSR policy and the same can be accessed on the Company's website at https://www.crizac.com/ investors file/corporate-governance/Corporate-Social-Responsiblity-Policy.html
In terms of the CSR Policy, the focus areas of engagement shall be eradicating hunger, poverty, preventive health care, education, rural areas development, gender equality, empowerment of women, environmental sustainability and protection of national heritage, art and culture and other need-based initiatives.
During the year under review, the Company has spent Rs. 2,59,82,467/- on CSR activities.
The Annual Report on the Corporate Social Responsibility activities of the Company pursuant to Section 135 of the Act read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith and marked as "Annexure- II” to this Report.
23. Credit Rating
This section is not applicable to the Company as it has not obtained any credit rating during the year.
24. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel Directors retire by rotation
In accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company and provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rules made thereunder, Mr. Manish Agarwal (DIN: 03043680) will retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offer themselves for re-appointment. The Board of Directors of your Company has recommended his re-appointment at the ensuing AGM. The resolution seeking Member's approval for her re-appointment forms part of the AGM Notice.
Re-appointment / Appointment of Directors at the Annual General Meeting
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved the following appointment/re-appointments of Directors:
1. Re-appointment of Mr. Anuj Saraswat (DIN: 08697386) as an Independent Director of the Company for a second term of three (3) consecutive years commencing from 14th February 2027 to 13th February 2030 (both days inclusive).
2. Re-appointment of Ms. Payal Bafna (DIN: 09075302) as an Independent Director of the Company for a second term of three (3) consecutive years commencing from 21st March 2027 to 20th March 2030 (both days inclusive).
3. Appointment of Mr. Rakesh Kumar Agrawal (DIN: 02312091) as an Independent Director of the Company for a tenure of five (5) years.
4. Appointment of Mr. Christopher Flood Nagle (DIN: 11838159) as an Additional Director of the Company under the category of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, with effect from 3rd August 2026.
Mr. Anuj Saraswat and Ms. Payal Bafna were initially appointed as Independent Directors of the Company for a tenure of three (3) years.
None of the Directors of the Company is disqualified from being appointed/re-appointed as Directors, as specified under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
Declaration By Independent Directors
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended. In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors fulfill the conditions specified in these regulations and are independent of the management. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company.
The Board is also of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company possess requisite qualifications, experience and expertise in relevant fields and they hold the highest standards of integrity.
In compliance with rule 6(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification ofDirectors) Rules, 2014, all the Independent Directors have registered themselves with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).
Certification from Company Secretary in Practice
A certificate has been received from M/s Riteek Baheti & Associates, Company Secretary in practice, pursuant to Regulation 34(3) and Clause 10(i) of Para C of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, certifying that none of the Directors on the Board of the Company had been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors of companies by SEBI, Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such Statutory Authority and forms part of the Corporate Governance Report.
25. Nomination And Remuneration Policy
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has formulated a Nomination and Remuneration Policy for Board of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel, the Policy as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company's website and may be accessed at the linkhttps:// www.crizac.com/investors file/corporate-governance/Policy-on-Remuneration-and-Evaluation-of-Directors- KMP-SMP.html
26. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the Financial Year under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2) of the Listing Regulations, describing the initiatives taken by your Company from Environmental, Social and Governance perspective, forms an integral part of this Annual Report as "Annexure - V".
27. Corporate Governance Report
Corporate governance is aimed at maximising shareholder value in a legal, ethical and sustainable manner. The Company's governance practices reflect its value system, culture, policies and stakeholder relationships.
In compliance with Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Report on Corporate Governance, inter alia, covering the composition and meetings of the Board and its Committees, along with a certificate from M/s Riteek Baheti & Associates (Certificate of Practice No. 17766, Membership No. A48468) from Company Secretary in Practice confirming compliance with the conditions of corporate governance, forms part of this Annual Report.
28. Dividend Distribution Policy
The Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy, which has been displayed on the website of the Company, https://www.crizac.com/investors file/corporate-governance/Dividend-Distribution-Policy.html
29. CEO & CFO Certification
As required by Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the CEO & CFO certification has been submitted to the Board and a copy thereof is contained elsewhere in this Annual Report and is annexed hereto as "Annexure C”.
30. Board induction, training and familiarization programme for Independent Directors
Prior to the appointment of an Independent Director, the Company sends a formal invitation along with a comprehensive note on the Company's profile, the Board structure and other pertinent details to the prospective Independent Director. At the time of appointment of the Director, a formal letter of appointment outlining the duties, responsibilities and role anticipated of the newly appointed Director of the Company is provided. Along with being fully informed about the various compliances required from him/her as a Director under the various provisions of the Companies Act 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Code of Conduct of the Company and other pertinent regulations, the Director's role, functions and responsibilities are also explained to them in detail.
A Director, upon appointment, is formally inducted to the Board. In order to familiarize the Independent Directors about the various business drivers, they are updated through presentations at Board Meetings about the performance and financials of the Company. They are also provided presentations about the business and operations of the Company from time to time.
31. Performance evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder, Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Guidance note on Board evaluation issued by SEBI vide its circular dated January 5, 2017, the Company has framed a policy for evaluating the annual performance of its Directors, Chairman, the Board as a whole, and the various Board Committees. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has laid down parameters for performance evaluation in the policy.
The Board also evaluated the performance of each of the Directors, the Chairman, the Board as a whole and all committees of the Board. The process of evaluation is carried out in accordance with the Board Evaluation Policy of the Company and as per the criteria laid down by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.
32. Number of meeting of the Board
10 (Ten) meetings of the Board of Directors were held during Financial Year 2025-26:
on April 28, 2025, June 03, 2025, June 13, 2025, June 25, 2025, July 04, 2025, July 07, 2025, August 04, 2025, October 16, 2025, January 07, 2026, January 28, 2026. The maximum time gap between any two meetings was not more than 120 days.
(a) Environmental, Social and Governance & Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee comprises of Dr. Vikash Agarwal (Chairman), Mr. Manish Agarwal (Member), Ms. Payal Bafna (Member). During the year, the Committee has met on June 13, 2025.
Further, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on January 07, 2026, approved the change in nomenclature of the "Corporate Social Responsibility Committee” to the "Environmental, Social and Governance & Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (ESG & CSR Committee)” and also approved the consequential amendments in the Terms of Reference of the said Committee.
(b) Audit Committee
The Audit Committee comprises of Mr. Rakesh Kumar Agrawal (Chairman), Mr. Anuj Saraswat (Member), Mr. Manish Agarwal (Member). During the year, the Committee has met on June 03, 2025, June 13, 2025, June 25, 2025, and August 04, 2025, October 16, 2025, January 28, 2026.
(c) Nomination & Remuneration Committee
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee comprises of Mr. Rakesh Kumar Agrawal (Chairman), Ms. Pinky Agarwal (Member), Mr. Anuj Saraswat (Member). During the year, the Committee has met on June 13, 2025, January 28, 2026.
(d) IPO Committee
The IPO Committee comprises of Dr. Vikash Agarwal (Chairman), Mr. Rakesh Kumar Agrawal (Member), Ms. Priya Fulfagar (Member). During the year, the Committee has met on July 01, 2025. Subsequent upon successful completion of IPO and the listing of the Company's shares on the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the IPO Committee had been dissolved with effect from August 4, 2025.
(e) Risk Management Committee
The Risk Management Committee comprises of Ms. Pinky Agarwal (Chairman), Dr. Vikash Agarwal (Member), Mr. Anuj Saraswat (Member). During the year, the Committee has met on October 16, 2025, January 07, 2026.
(f) Stakeholder Relationship Committee
The Stakeholder Relationship Committee comprises of Mr. Rakesh Kumar Agrawal (Chairman), Dr. Vikash Agarwal (Member), Mr. Manish Agarwal (Member). During the year, the Committee has met on January 05, 2026.
(g) Meeting of Independent Directors
During the year under review, a meeting of Independent Directors was held on January 22, 2026 wherein the performance of the non-independent directors and the Board as a whole was reviewed. The Independent Directors at their meeting also assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company management and the Board of Directors of the Company.
33. Whistle-blower policy
The Company has established an effective Whistle-blower policy (Vigil mechanism) and procedures for its Directors and employees. The details of the same are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Integrated Annual Report. The vigil mechanism of the Company provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of Directors, employees and third parties who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases.
The policy on vigil mechanism may be accessed on the Company's website at:https://www.crizac.com/investors file/ corporate-governance/Whistleblower-Policy.html
34. Fraud
No fraud has been reported to the management of the Company. Further, none of the Auditors of the Company has reported any fraud as specified under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
35. Compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company has duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including the amendments made thereto. Necessary facilities and benefits, as mandated under the Act, have been provided to eligible women employees.
36. Related party transactions
All the related party transactions entered by the company were conducted in the normal course of business on an arm's length basis. There were no significant agreements or material contracts or arrangements with related parties during the year under consideration. Accordingly, disclosure of Related Party Transaction as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 in form AOC-2 is not applicable.
During the year, the Audit Committee had granted an omnibus approval for transactions, which were repetitive in nature for one financial year. All such omnibus approvals were reviewed by the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. All related party transactions were placed in the meetings of Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for the necessary review and approval. The Company has developed and adopted relevant SOPs for the purpose of monitoring and controlling such transactions.
Your Company's policy for transactions with the related party which was reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board, can be accessed at:https://www.crizac.com/investors file/corporate-governance/Policy-on- Releated-Party-Transaction.html
37. Particulars of Employees and managerial Remuneration
The information of employees and managerial remuneration, as required under Section 197(2) of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, and other details are annexed as "Annexure IV" and forms part of this Report.
The statement containing names of top Ten employees in terms ofremuneration drawn and the particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, has been provided in a separate Annexure forming part of this report.
Further, the report and the accounts are being sent to the Members excluding the aforesaid Annexure. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said Annexure is open for inspection and any member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.
38. Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments
The Company has not granted any loans, provided any guarantees, nor made any investments pursuant to Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review. Accordingly, the details required to be disclosed under the said section are not applicable and hence not provided.
39. Management Discussion and Analysis
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the Financial Year under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2) (e) of the Listing Regulations, forms a part of the Annual Report.
40. Risk management system
The Company has developed and implemented a risk management policy which is periodically reviewed by the management.
In accordance with Regulation 21 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the enterprise risk management policy of the Company, which has been duly approved by the Board, is reviewed by the Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee and the Board on a regular interval basis. The risk management process encompasses practices relating to identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of various risks to key business objectives. Besides exploiting the business opportunities, the risk management process seeks to minimize adverse impacts of risk to key business objectives.
41. Prevention of sexual harassment at workplace
Your Company is dedicated to providing a work environment that guarantees every female employee is treated with dignity, respect and equality. Crizac maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and any such behavior invites serious disciplinary action.
In accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH), your Company has implemented a policy to prevent sexual harassment of its women employees. This policy enables every employee to freely report any incidents with the assurance that prompt action will be taken. The policy lays down severe punishment for any violations of the same. The Company has also adhered to the requirements of constituting an internal complaints committee under POSH. During the year under review, the company received no complaints regarding this.
Several initiatives were undertaken during the year to demonstrate the Company's zero tolerance philosophy against discrimination and sexual harassment including awareness program, which included creation and dissemination of comprehensive and easy- to-understand training and communication material.
42. Details of significant and material orders passed by regulators/courts/ tribunals
There was no instance of any material order passed by any regulators/courts/tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company.
43. Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirements laid down under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to the Directors' Responsibility Statement, the Directors confirm that:
I. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2026, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and no material departures have been made;
II. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as on March 31,2026, and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
III. The Directors have 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 annual accounts were prepared on a going concern basis;
V. The Directors have laid down effective internal financial controls to consistently monitor the affairs of the Company and ensured that such internal financial controls were adequate and operating effectively;
VI. The Directors have devised a proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that the same are adequate and operating effectively.
44. Details of application made or any proceeding pending under the insolvency and bankruptcy code, 2016
There are no applications made or any proceeding pending against the Company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the financial year.
45. Details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the banks or financial institutions along with the reasons thereof
There are no instances of one-time settlement during the financial year.
46. Integrated Report
Crizac Limited has voluntarily provided the members with an Integrated Report, which discusses the organization's strategy, governance structure, performance, and opportunities for creating value based on the five types of capital: financial, intellectual, human, social and relationship, and natural capital, for the interest of all stakeholders of the company.
47. Acknowledgements
Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation of all stakeholders - shareholders, bankers, dealers, vendors and other business partners for the unstinted support received from them during the year under review. Your Directors recognise and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution to its progress.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsSd/- Sd/-
Dr. Vikash Agarwal Manish Agarwal
Chairman and Managing Director Director
DIN: 03346531 DIN: 03043680
Date: August 03, 2026 Place: Kolkata Place: Kolkata
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