Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 81st Integrated Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements of Larsen & Toubro Limited for the year ended March 31, 2026.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The Company's financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2026 is summarized below:
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Particulars
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2025-26
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2024-25
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Profit before depreciation, exceptional items & Tax
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18,248.35
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15,062.00
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Less: Depreciation, amortization, impairment, and obsolescence
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1,985.40
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1,963.02
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Profit before exceptional items and tax
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16,262.95
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13,098.98
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Add: Exceptional items
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(7,121.73)
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474.78
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Profit before tax
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9,141.22
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13,573.76
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Less: Provision for tax (including tax on exceptional items)
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2,854.09
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2,703.04
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Net profit after tax
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6,287.13
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10,870.72
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Add: Balance brought forward from the previous year
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47,883.05
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41,061.19
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Less: Dividend paid for the previous year
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4,676.22
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3,849.57
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Add/(Less): Gain/(Loss) on re-measurement of the net defined benefits plans
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(146.03)
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(199.29)
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Balance to be carried forward
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49,347.93
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47,883.05
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The Company has not transferred any amount from profit and loss to general reserve during the above financial years.
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY:
The total income, on standalone basis, for the financial year under review is ^161,038.62 crore as against ^148,178.22 crore for the previous financial year, registering an increase of 8.68%. The Profit before tax and exceptional items is ^16,262.95 crore for the financial year under review as against ^13,098.98 crore for the previous financial year. The profit after tax excluding exceptional items is ^13,129.81 crore for the financial year under review as against ^10,395.94 crore for the previous financial year, registering an increase of 26.30%. For more details on the performance of the Company, please refer to section on Management Discussion and Analysis.
DIVIDEND:
The Board recommends a final dividend of ?38 per equity share of ?2/- each on the share capital aggregating to ^5,227.40 crore. The dividend is subject to approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) and deduction of tax at source, as required under the law. The final dividend, if approved, would be paid to members whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the record date fixed for this purpose.
The dividend payment is based upon the parameters mentioned in the Dividend Distribution Policy approved by the Board of Directors of the Company pursuant to SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Policy is uploaded on the Company's website at https://www.larsentoubro.com/corporate-policies.
Dividend, if approved by the members, will be paid electronically pursuant to the amendment to Regulation 12 notified by the Securities and Exchange Board of India vide the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2025, effective November 19, 2025. Accordingly, the Company would be unable to pay dividend through warrants and cheques.
CAPITAL & FINANCE:
During the year under review, the Company allotted 4,40,025 equity shares having face value of X2 each upon exercise of vested stock options by the eligible employees under the Employee Stock Option Scheme(s). Further, the Company repaid Non-convertible Debentures amounting to ^6,000 crore as per the repayment schedule.
During the year under review your Company pioneered India's first sustainability linked bonds through issue and allotment on a private placement basis, Listed, Rated, Unsecured, Redeemable, Non-convertible Debentures (NCDs) aggregating ^500 crore. These NCDs are listed on the Wholesale Debt Market segment of the National
Stock Exchange of India Limited. The funds raised through issuance of NCDs were utilized as per the objects stated in the General Information Document/ Key Information Document. The said NCDs are linked to the identified sustainability targets and are issued under the Framework for Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Debt Securities (other than green debt securities) issued by SEBI.
The Company has been regular in making payments of principal and interest on the NCDs. As on March 31, 2026, the outstanding NCDs are ^9,800 crore.
The Company has raised ^14,600 crore by issue of Listed Commercial Papers during FY2025-26. The Company has listed its Commercial Papers on Wholesale Debt Market segment of BSE Limited. As on March 31, 2026, there are no outstanding Commercial Papers. The Company has not defaulted on payment of any dues to the financial lenders.
The Company's borrowing programs have received the highest credit ratings from CRISIL Ratings Limited,
ICRA Limited, India Ratings and Research Private Limited. The Company has also received rating from global rating agency viz. S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings. The details of the same are given in Annexure 'B' - Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Board's Report and is also available on the website athttps://investors.larsentoubro.com/listing-compliance- disclosuresunderstatutes.aspx.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE:
As at March 31, 2026, the gross value of property, plant and equipment, investment property and other intangible assets including leased assets, are ^26,374.16 crore and the net value of property, plant and equipment, investment property and other intangible assets, including leased assets, are ^13,712.47 crore. Capital Expenditure during FY2025-26 is ^2,241.73 crore.
DEPOSITS:
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any public deposits falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder. The requisite return for FY2024-25 with respect to amount(s) not considered as deposits has been filed. The Company does not have any unclaimed deposits as of date.
SUBSIDIARY / ASSOCIATE / JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES:
A statement containing salient features of the financial statements of subsidiary / associate/ joint venture companies and their contribution to the overall
performance of the Company forms part of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company.
The Company has formulated a policy on identification of material subsidiaries in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(c) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the same is hosted on the Company's website athttps://www.larsentoubro. com/corporate-policies. There are no material unlisted subsidiaries of the Company.
During the year under review, the Company subscribed / acquired / sold equity / preference shares in various subsidiary / associate / joint venture companies. The details of the same are under:
A) Shares subscribed/ acquired during the year:
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Name of the Company
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Type of Shares
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No. of shares
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Value of Investment (? Crore)
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SuFin Limited
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55,05,000
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55.05
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L&T Energy Green Tech Limited
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24,70,00,000
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247.00
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L&T Network Servies Private Limited
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Equity Shares
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70,00,000
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7.00
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L&T Semiconductor Technologies Limited
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5,41,97,000
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541.97
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Business Park (Powai) Private Limited
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9,85,04,370
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98.50
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E2E Networks Limited
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8,13,750
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208.09
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Indian Foundation for Quality Management
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1,25,00,000
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12.50
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L&T Offshore Marine Private Limited1 (Formerly L&T Sapura Shipping Private Limited)
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14,15,41,233
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274.49
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1 During the year, the Company purchased the entire stake of Sapura Nautical Power Pte Ltd in L&T Offshore Marine Private Limited ('LTOMPL') (Formerly L&T Sapura Shipping Private Limited) for a consideration of ?122.39 crore. Pursuant to the said transaction, LTOMPL has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
B) Transfer of businesses/subsidiaries:
I. Scheme of Arrangement between Larsen & Toubro Limited ("Transferor Company") and L&T Realty Properties Limited ("Transferee Company") and their respective shareholders and creditors under Section 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013:
As a step towards phased consolidation of the real estate assets and undertaking, the Board at its meeting held on December 8, 2025, approved Scheme of Arrangement between the Company, L&T Realty Properties Limited, a Wholly Owned
Subsidiary, and the respective shareholders and creditors, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 230 to 232 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Scheme, inter-alia, provides for the transfer and vesting of the Realty Undertaking of the Company into L&T Realty Properties Limited, as a going concern. This enables your Company to create a unified, future- ready real estate entity capable of capitalizing on India's real estate growth. The consolidation would position L&T Realty to lead transformation with renewed scale, agility and financial strength.
The consideration of such transfer, in accordance with Sections 230 to 232 and other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, shall be discharged by L&T Realty Properties Limited by issuing 3,93,53,93,685 fully paid-up equity shares of the face value of ?10 each to the Company, at a premium of ^6 per share. The Scheme is subject to the approval of the requisite majority of the members and creditors of the respective companies and sanction by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench.
II. Transfer of SuFin business to a wholly owned subsidiary:
During the year under review, the Company executed a Business Transfer Agreement with SuFin Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, for the transfer of its e-commerce platform business pertaining to industrial and construction goods ("SuFin Business"), on a going concern basis. The SuFin business was transferred to SuFin Limited, on April 1, 2026, for a total consideration of ^42.9 crore (subject to post closing adjustments).
SuFin operates with a startup-like model, characterised by continuous innovation, smaller transaction sizes, and a large and diverse counterparty base. Its sales approach and employee skill requirements differ significantly from those of the Company. Accordingly, SuFin's growth potential would be best realised by operating as an independent subsidiary rather than as a division of the parent company.
III. Sale of stake in Nabha Power Limited
Keeping in view with your Company's broader strategy to exit power development business, during the year under review, L&T Power Development Limited ("LTPDL"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Torrent Power Limited for the divestment of 100% of the equity share
capital and convertible instruments held in Nabha Power Limited ("NPL"), for a consideration of ^3,661 crore. The proposed transaction is subject to receipt of requisite regulatory approvals and fulfilment of customary closing conditions.
IV. Divestment of L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited
Your Company has executed a Share Purchase Agreement on April 29, 2026, with Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited, a Government of Telangana Enterprise, to divest its entire equity stake in its subsidiary L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited ["LTMRHL"], for a consideration of ^1,461.47 crore. The transaction is subject to satisfaction of customary conditions and expected to get completed in FY2026-27. Upon completion, LTMRHL would cease to be a subsidiary of your Company. This is in line with your Company's broader strategic direction of exiting the development projects portfolio and redeploying capital into our core engineering and technology- led businesses, where greater opportunities for growth and value creation could be leveraged.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS GIVEN, INVESTMENTS MADE, GUARANTEES GIVEN OR SECURITY PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY:
The Company has disclosed the particulars of the loans given, investments made or guarantees given or security provided during the year, as required under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, in Notes forming part of the financial statements.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
The Board places the highest emphasis on sound governance practices and on sustaining stakeholder confidence and trust. In line with this commitment and to keep adequate oversight over transactions that may involve potential conflicts of interest, the Company has a well- defined Related Party Transactions Policy (the "Policy") and guidelines, and the Audit Committee reviews and monitors the Related Party Transactions on a quarterly basis. During the year under review, the Policy was reviewed by the Audit Committee.
All Related Party Transactions entered into during FY2025-26 were in the ordinary course of business and at arm's length. The Audit Committee has reviewed the related party transactions for FY2025-26 and also approved the estimated related party transactions for FY2026-27, as
required under the law. There were no Related Party Transactions that have any conflict of interest.
Details of contracts/ arrangements/ transactions with related parties, as required to be disclosed in Form No. AOC-2 pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) read with Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are uploaded on the Company's website athttps://investors.larsentoubro.com/ listing-compliance-agm.aspx.
The Related Party Transactions Policy is hosted on the Company's website athttps://www.larsentoubro.com/ corporate-policies.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY,
BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year and the date of this report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information as required to be given under Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is provided in Annexure 'A' forming part of this Board's Report.
DETAILS OF CHANGES IN DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
Pursuant to the recommendations of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee ("NRC"), the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on October 29, 2025, approved appointment of Mr. Amitabh Kant (DIN: 00222708) and Mr. B. Santhanam (DIN: 00494806) as Independent Directors of the Company for a term of five years with effect from October 29, 2025. Further, the Board approved the re-appointment of Ms. Preetha Reddy (DIN: 00001871) as an Independent Director for a second and final term of five years with effect from March 1, 2026. The aforesaid appointments/re-appointment were subsequently approved by the members of the Company by way of special resolutions through postal ballot on January 19, 2026.
Based on the recommendations of the NRC, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 5, 2026, inter alia, approved the following, subject to the approval of the members:
(a) Re-appointment of Mr. Mr. Pramit Jhaveri
(DIN: 00186137) as an Independent Director of the Company for a second and final term of five years with effect from April 1, 2027, to be approved by the members by means of a special resolution;
(b) Re-appointment of Mr. R. Shankar Raman
(DIN: 00019798) as President & Whole-Time Director - Finance, for a period of two years from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028, subject to approval of the members by means of an ordinary resolution; and
(c) Appointment of Mr. Vijay Sankar (DIN: 00007875) as an Independent Director of the Company for a term of five years from May 27, 2026 to May 26, 2031, to be approved by the members by means of a special resolution.
Mr. Anil Vithal Parab and Mr. R. Shankar Raman retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting ("AGM") and, being eligible, have offered themselves for re-appointment.
Necessary resolutions, seeking approval of the members, in respect of the above appointments/re-appointments have been included in the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and the Board recommends the same for approval by the members with the requisite majority.
Mr. Sanjeev Aga and Mr. Narayanan Kumar shall cease to be Independent Directors of the Company upon successful completion of their tenure on May 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026, respectively. The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for their valuable contributions during their tenure.
Based on the recommendations of the Audit Committee and the NRC, the Board had in its meeting held on May 5, 2026, approved the appointment of Mr. P. Ramakrishnan as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from July 1, 2026. Consequently, Mr. R. Shankar Raman will cease to be the Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from the close of business hours on June 30, 2026. The Board places on record its appreciation for the services rendered by Mr. R. Shankar Raman as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
The terms and conditions of appointment of the Independent Directors are in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and are placed on the website of the Company athttps:// investors.larsentoubro.com/disclosures-under-regulation- 46-of-the-SEBI-LODR.aspx.
NRC considers the appointment and re-appointment of Independent Directors after evaluating the skills, knowledge, experience and competencies required on the Board, in line with the approved skill matrix.
The Company has also disclosed on its website at https://investors.larsentoubro.com/listing-compliance- disclosuresunderstatutes.aspx the details of the familiarization programs formulated to educate the Independent Directors regarding their roles, rights and responsibilities in the Company and the nature of the industry in which the Company operates, the business model of the Company, etc.
The Board confirms that all the Independent Directors possess integrity and the requisite expertise and experience to discharge their functions effectively.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The meetings of the Board are held at regular intervals to discuss the pertinent matters with a formal schedule.
This information is furnished in Annexure 'B' - Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Report.
BOARD COMMITTEES:
The Board has constituted an Audit Committee,
Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, CSR & Sustainability Committee and Board Risk Management Committee in terms of the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules made thereunder and Regulation 18, 19, 20 and 21, the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The details relating to the same are furnished in Annexure 'B' - Report on Corporate Governance.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE:
The Company has a CSR & Sustainability (CSR) Committee in terms of the requirements of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder.
The CSR policy is available on the Company's website at https://www.larsentoubro.com/corporate-policies and the initiatives taken by the Company on CSR activities during the financial year is available on the Company's website at https://investors.larsentoubro.com/listing-compliance- disclosuresunderstatutes.aspx.
A brief note regarding the composition of the CSR Committee is given in Annexure 'B' - Report on Corporate Governance.
The disclosures required to be given under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure 'C' to this Report.
The President, Whole-time Director & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company has certified that CSR funds so disbursed for the projects have been utilized for the purposes and in the manner as approved by the Board.
COMPANY'S POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION:
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC) has formulated a Policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration including recommendation of remuneration of the key managerial personnel and senior management personnel, and the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, and independence of a Director. Nomination and Remuneration Policy is disclosed on the Company's website athttps://www.larsentoubro.com/ corporate-policies.
Your Company values each stakeholder and appreciates their unique differences. The Board Diversity Policy, aligned with legal requirements, emphasizes inclusion of women directors besides recognizing other forms of diversity, including but not limited to gender, age, cultural and educational background, ethnicity, professional experience, skills and knowledge, networking, value addition and representation of stakeholders. The NRC has formulated a separate policy on Board Diversity.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE:
The Company has received declaration of Independence as stipulated under section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 25(8) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, from the Independent Directors confirming that he/she is not disqualified from being appointed/re-appointed/ continue as an Independent Director of the Company as per the criteria laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The same are hosted on the website of the Company at https://investors.larsentoubro.com/listing-compliance- disclosuresunderstatutes.aspx.
Independent Directors have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013. The Independent Directors of the Company have registered themselves with the data bank maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).
In terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6(4) of the Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, and all Independent Directors of the Company are exempted from undertaking the online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by the IICA.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) and the Board have laid down the manner in which formal annual evaluation of the performance of the Board, Committees, Individual Directors and the Chairman & Managing Director has to be made.
The evaluation process includes circulation of a comprehensive questionnaire, through an external firm, to all Directors for evaluation of the Board and its Committees, Board composition and its structure, Board effectiveness, Board functioning, information availability, adequate discussions, etc. This questionnaire also includes specific criteria and the grounds on which all directors in their individual capacity would be evaluated. In addition, one on one sessions are held by an external evaluator with the Independent Directors to understand the feedback received pursuant to assessment. The Chairperson of NRC analyses the responses to the questionnaire and also considers the feedback obtained through in person discussion, to arrive at an unbiased assessment and the identified actionable areas and are discussed and acted upon.
All Directors responded through a structured questionnaire giving feedback about the performance of the Board, its Committees, Individual Directors and the Chairman & Managing Director.
As in the previous years, performance evaluation (including one on one meetings with the Independent Directors) was carried out through an external consultant, independent of management or the Company's IT systems. This enables an unbiased feedback.
The Board performance evaluation inputs, including areas of improvement for the Directors, Board processes and related issues for enhanced Board effectiveness were discussed in the meeting of the Independent Directors, Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors held in May 2026.
DISCLOSURE OF REMUNERATION:
The details of remuneration as required to be disclosed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder, are given in Annexure 'D' to this Report.
The information in respect of remuneration of employees of the Company pursuant to Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, is provided in Annexure 'F' forming part of this Board's Report. In terms of and section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, is excluded in the Report and Accounts being sent to the shareholders. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company. None of the employees listed in the said Annexure is related to any Director of the Company.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
The Board of Directors of the Company confirms that:
a. In the preparation of Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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;
c. 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;
d. The Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis;
e. The Directors have laid down Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the Company and such Internal Financial Controls are adequate and operating efficiently;
f. The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and were operating effectively.
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:
The Company has designed and implemented a process driven framework for Internal Financial Controls ("IFC") within the meaning of the explanation to Section 134(5)(e) of the Companies Act, 2013. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the Board considers that the Company has sound IFC commensurate with the nature and size of its business operations and operating effectively and there is no
material weakness. The Company has a process in place to monitor the same and identify gaps, if any, and implement new and/or improved controls wherever the effect of such gaps could have a material effect on the Company's operations.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM:
As the members are aware, the Company's shares are compulsorily tradable in electronic form. As on March 31, 2026, 99.37% of the Company's total paid up capital representing 136,70,27,325 shares are in dematerialized form.
Pursuant to the amendments in SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, requests for effecting transfer of securities in physical form shall not be processed by the Company. In case of requests for transmission, transposition, issue of duplicate share certificate, claim from unclaimed suspense account, renewal/exchange of securities certificate, endorsement, sub-division/splitting of securities certificate, issuances of securities under consolidation of securities certificates/ folios, will be processed only in demat form except for the transfer of securities which were purchased/sold prior to April 1, 2019, whether rejected/returned due to deficiency in the documents or not, such transfer can be relodged with requisite documents during the special window provided by SEBI vide their circular no. HO/38/13/1 1(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/ I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026, from February 5, 2026 till February 4, 2027. Shareholders desirous of availing these services are requested to refer to the detailed procedure hosted on the website athttps://investors.larsentoubro.com/ DownloadableForms.aspx.
In view of the numerous advantages offered by the Depository system as well as to avoid frauds, members holding shares in physical form are advised to avail the facility of dematerialization from either of the Depositories.
The Company has availed a special contingency insurance policy towards the risks arising out of the requirements relating to issuance of duplicate securities and for the claims related to Investor Education and Protection Fund ('IEPF'), which is renewed every year.
TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:
The Company regularly sends reminders to those whose dividends are unclaimed, urging them to update the bank mandate details with Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTA)/ Depository Participants/Company, to ensure timely credit of Dividends by the Company. Additionally, efforts are
also made in co-ordination with the RTA to locate the shareholders who have not claimed their dues.
Despite efforts, ^14.78 crore towards dividend remained unclaimed for a period of seven years, which were transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) as required under Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder. Cumulatively, the amount transferred to IEPF is ^99.97 crore as on March 31, 2026.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 6(3)(a) of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 ('IEPF Rules'), the Company has transferred 3,41,070 equity shares of X2 each (0.02 % of paid-up shares) held by 1,482 shareholders (0.08 % of total shareholders) to IEPF. The said shares correspond to the dividend which had remained unclaimed for a period of seven consecutive years from FY2017-18.
However, the members can claim the said shares along with the dividend(s) by making an application to IEPF Authority in accordance with the procedure available on www.iepf.gov.inand on submission of such documents as prescribed under the IEPF Rules. The detailed procedure for claiming shares/dividend transferred to IEPF is made available on the Company's website at https://investors. larsentoubro.com/Investor-FAQ.aspx.
The Company sends specific communication in advance to the concerned shareholders at their address registered with the Company and also publishes notice in newspapers providing the details of the shares due for transfer to enable them to take appropriate action. All corporate benefits accruing on such shares viz. bonus shares, split etc. including dividend, except rights shares, shall be credited to IEPF.
Pursuant to Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013 the unpaid and unclaimed dividends that are due for transfer to the IEPF are disclosed in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company is the Nodal Officer. Details of the Nodal Officer are displayed on the website athttps://investors. larsentoubro.com/shareholder-services.aspx.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS ON BOARD AND GENERAL MEETINGS:
The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board and General Meetings.
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE:
The Company is committed to providing a safe and respectful work environment and enforces a zero-tolerance approach towards any conduct which can be considered as sexual harassment. The Company treats every employee with dignity and respect, fosters to create a workplace which is safe and free from any act of sexual harassment.
The Company has a policy on 'Protection of Women's Rights at Workplace' as per the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules thereunder ('POSH Act & Rules'). The Policy is applicable to all L&T establishments across globe. The Policy has been widely disseminated. The Company has constituted Internal Committees to ensure implementation and compliance with the provisions of the Act and the Rules.
This Policy encompasses following:
• To define Sexual Harassment;
• To lay down the guidelines for reporting acts of Sexual Harassment at the workplace; and
• To provide the procedure for the resolution and redressal of complaints of Sexual Harassment.
The Company has complied with the requirement of constitution of Internal Committees as stipulated under POSH Act & Rules.
The Policy is uploaded on the Company's website at https://www.larsentoubro.com/corporate-policies.
During FY2025-26, a total of 9 complaints were received. Of these, 8 complaints were concluded as at March 31, 2026. 1 complaint has been since closed. All concluded complaints were addressed within the timelines prescribed under the POSH Act and Rules.
OTHER DISCLOSURES:
• ESOP Disclosures: There has been no change in the Employee Stock Option Schemes (ESOP schemes) during FY2025-26.
The disclosure relating to ESOPs required to be made under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefit and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (SEBI SBEB Regulations) is provided on the website of the Company athttps://investors.larsentoubro.com/listing- compliance-agm.aspx.
A certificate obtained from the Secretarial Auditors, confirming that the ESOP Schemes of the Company are in compliance with the SEBI SBEB Regulations and that the Company has complied with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, is also provided in Annexure 'B' forming part of this Board's Report.
• CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: Pursuant to Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a Report on Corporate Governance and a certificate obtained from the Secretarial Auditors confirming compliance with Corporate Governance requirements provided in the aforesaid Regulations, are provided in Annexure 'B' forming part of this Board's Report.
• MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT: A detailed review of the operations, performance and future outlook of the Company and its businesses is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis, which forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
• BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING: As per Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate section on Report on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) along with reasonable assurance on BRSR forms part of this Integrated Annual Report. The details of number of employees of the Company as at March 31, 2026, is disclosed in the BRSR Report.
• INTEGRATED REPORT: The Company is complying with the applicable requirements of Integrated Reporting Framework. The Integrated Report tracks the sustainability performance of the organization and its interconnectedness with its financial performance, showcasing how the Company is adding value to its stakeholders. The Integrated Report forms part of the Annual Report of the Company.
• ANNUAL RETURN: As per the provisions of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return of the Company for the FY2025-26 is available on our websitehttps://investors.larsentoubro.com/listing- compliance-agm.aspx.
• STATUTORY COMPLIANCE: The Company has adequate systems and processes in place to comply with all applicable laws and regulations including the CSR obligations and timely payment of taxes.
• MSME: The Company has registered itself on Trade Receivables Discounting System platform (TReDS) through the service providers Receivables Exchange of India Limited. The Company complies with the requirement of submitting a half yearly return (Form MSME-I) to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within the prescribed timelines.
• INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE (IBC): There are no proceedings admitted against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
• KYC REGISTRATION FOR HOLDERS OF PHYSICAL SHARES: All shareholders of the Company holding shares in physical form are requested to update their Mobile number, PAN, Address, Email ID, Bank account details (KYC details) and Nomination details with the Company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) at the earliest, in case the same are not updated.
The relevant forms for updating the KYC information and Nomination details are provided on the website of the Company athttps://investors.larsentoubro.com/ DownloadableForms.aspx.
• DESIGNATED PERSON FOR FURNISHING INFORMATION AND EXTENDING CO-OPERATION TO REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES (ROC) IN RESPECT OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN SHARES OF THE COMPANY:
The Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company is the designated person responsible for furnishing information and extending cooperation to the ROC in respect of beneficial interest in the Company's shares.
• REPORTING OF FRAUD:
The Auditors of the Company have not reported any instances of fraud committed during FY2025-26, against the Company by its officers or employees as specified under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
• MATERNITY BENEFITS:
The Company complies with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, and provides maternity benefits to eligible women employees. Adequate facilities and support are provided in line with statutory requirements.
IT SECURITY BREACH & SAFETY: The Company has
implemented comprehensive IT security programs
supported by advanced technology and trained manpower
to safeguard its employees and assets, at its offices and plant, from IT Security breaches/ cyber-attacks.
During the financial year under review, no major security breaches or incidents have occurred. A comprehensive security risk assessment is carried out regularly and adequate security measures are implemented to cater to changing security scenario. The Company has implemented adequate IT security measures and processes to protect its projects, personnel, information and assets.
VIGIL MECHANISM:
The Company has a Whistle-blower Policy in place since 2004 and aligns with the requirements of vigil mechanism under the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who complain under the mechanism and provides for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee of the Company oversees the functioning of the Vigil Mechanism framework.
The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the Company's website athttps://www.larsentoubro.com/ corporate-policies.
For more details, refer Annexure 'B' to this Report.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS:
During the year under review, there were no material and significant orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Your Directors are pleased to attach the Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
STATUTORY AUDITORS:
The Members at the 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 4, 2024, appointed M S K A & Associates LLP (Firm's Registration Number 105047W/W101187) (Formerly M/s. M S K A & Associates) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company, for a consecutive term of 5 years till the conclusion of the 84th AGM of the Company.
The Statutory Auditors have confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer review process of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI.
The Audit Committee reviews the independence and objectivity of the Auditors and the effectiveness of the Audit process.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS:
The Members at the 80th Annual General Meeting held on June 17, 2025, appointed M/s. S. N. Ananthasubramanian & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries (Firm Registration Number: P1991MH040400) as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 years from FY2025-26 to FY2029-30.
The Secretarial Auditors have confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer review process of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICSI.
The Board/ Audit Committee reviews the independence and objectivity of the Secretarial Auditors and the effectiveness of the Audit process.
AUDIT REPORTS:
The Statutory Auditors' report to the shareholders does not contain any qualification, observation or comment or adverse remarks.
The Secretarial Audit Report for FY2025-26 is attached as Annexure 'E' to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or disclaimer or adverse remarks.
COST AUDITORS:
The provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 are applicable to the Company and accordingly the Company maintains cost accounts and records in respect of the applicable products for the year ended March 31, 2026.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 and as per the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 (the Rules), the Board, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, at its meeting held on April 20, 2026, has approved the appointment of M/s R. Nanabhoy & Co., Cost Accountants, as the Cost Auditors for the Company for the financial year ending March 31, 2027, at a remuneration of ?20 lakhs plus taxes and out of pocket expenses. They have confirmed their independent status and that they are free from any disqualifications under section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013.
A proposal for ratification of remuneration of the Cost Auditor for FY2026-27 is placed before the Shareholders for approval in the ensuing AGM and is recommended by the Board.
The Report of the Cost Auditors for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 is under finalization and shall be filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within the prescribed period.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Your Directors thank the Members, Customers, Supply Chain Partners, Employees, Financial Institutions, Banks, Central and State Governments, Government authorities, Regulators, Stock Exchanges and various other stakeholders for their continued co-operation and support to the Company. Your Directors also record their appreciation for the continued co-operation and support received from the Joint Venture Partners and Associates.
For and on behalf of the Board
S. N. SUBRAHMANYAN
Chairman & Managing Director (DIN: 02255382)
May 5, 2026 Mumbai
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