Your Directors are pleased to present their Report together with the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026 ('FY 2025-26').
OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
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Sr.
No.
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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Particulars
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For the Financial Year ended March 31
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For the Financial Year ended March 31
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2026
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2025
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2026
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2025
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1
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Revenue from Operations
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54,394.09
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48,612.08
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4,42,280.43
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3,81,357.29
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2
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Other Income
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13,532.56
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14,624.74
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17,075.02
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15,090.06
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3
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Total Revenue
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67,926.65
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63,236.82
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4,59,355.45
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3,96,447.35
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4
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Profit before Depreciation, Interest & Finance Charges, Exceptional Items and Tax
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49,335.47
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44,639.63
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2,80,784.87
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2,31,207.65
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5
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Less: Depreciation
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7,040.62
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4,463.30
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36,030.87
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32,651.73
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6
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Less: Interest & Finance Charges
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6,637.46
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7,273.80
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38,684.48
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40,321.29
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7
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Profit Before Tax and Exceptional Items
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35,657.39
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32,902.53
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2,06,069.52
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1,58,234.63
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8
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Add/(Less): Exceptional Items
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(2,948.97)
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4,038.99
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(2,898.21)
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1,274.63
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9
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Profit Before Tax
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32,708.42
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36,941.52
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2,03,171.31
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1,59,509.26
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10
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Less: Provision for Taxation:
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-
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-
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-
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-
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11
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Current Tax
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5,114.80
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4,018.66
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38,240.25
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26,657.03
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12
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Deferred Tax (including MAT credit entitlement)
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228.76
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(26.55)
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8,349.50
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5,233.70
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13
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Income Tax earlier years
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297.39
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(780.32)
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920.49
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(2,534.11)
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14
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Share of Profit/(loss) of associates/ joint ventures (net)
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-
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-
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(10.42)
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581.3
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15
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Profit after Tax
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27,067.47
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33,729.73
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1,55,650.65
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1,30,733.94
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16
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Other comprehensive income (expenses)
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(137.54)
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111.22
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(1,581.12)
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1,382.27
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17
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Total Comprehensive Income for the year
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26,929.93
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33,840.95
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1,54,069.53
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1,32,116.21
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OPERATING PERFORMANCE & KEY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS
The Phoenix Mills Limited (“PML” or “Company”), including its subsidiaries and group companies (“PML Group”), is India’s leading owner, operator and developer of retail-led mixed-use destinations across retail, commercial offices, hospitality, and residential asset classes.
PML Group has an operational retail portfolio of 11 msft spread across 12 retail destinations in 8 cities and is further developing over 7 msft of additional retail space through new malls and expansions of existing destinations. The Group also has a Grade A commercial office portfolio of ~4.8 msft across Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai, with additional ~2 msft under development and ~2 msft under planning. In hospitality, the Group operates two hotels comprising 588 keys and has a Grand Hyatt Bangalore (upto 400 keys) under development, with additional ~1,200 keys under planning at select locations. Till date, PML Group has successfully delivered over 3.5 msft of premium residential space in Chennai and Bengaluru. Two additional premium residential projects, one in Bengaluru and one in Kolkata, together spanning a saleable area of ~1.66 msft, are currently in the design and pre-construction stage. In addition, the Group has an under-planning residential pipeline of ~2 msft across key metro cities at its existing locations.
With a pan-India presence and a proven track record of creating landmark destinations, PML continues to create retail- led mixed-use destinations, integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, workspaces, and hospitality into vibrant, city¬ shaping environments.
Strategic developments during the year:
PML, Island Star Mall Developers Private Limited (“ISMDPL”), a subsidiary of the Company, and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPP Investments”) entered into a Framework Agreement dated 24 July 2025 (“Framework Agreement”) for facilitating the exit of CPP Investments from its 49% equity stake in ISMDPL, subject to receipt of necessary regulatory and corporate approvals, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
During the year, pursuant to the Framework Agreement, the Company has obtained approval from Competition Commission of India (‘CCI’) and from Shareholders of the Company. The Company also completed the payment of Tranche I to CPP Investments in November 2025. Post completion of Tranche I payment, the Company’s shareholding in ISMDPL has increased from 51% to 58.33%. Tranche II is proposed to be completed during FY2026-27, subject to applicable approvals, including completion of the ongoing capital reduction application before the National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”).
Operational retail mall portfolio:
Retailer sales (consumption) across the portfolio reached H16,587 crore in FY26, a 21% year-on-year increase, delivered entirely from the existing portfolio, with no new mall additions and with two flagship assets, Phoenix MarketCity Bangalore and Phoenix Avenue of Stars, Pune (earlier known as Phoenix MarketCity Pune), under active repositioning through the year. Retail rental income grew 10% to H2,157 crore and retail asset EBITDA grew 12% to H2,246 crore.
Growth was broad-based, with both established and newer assets performing strongly. Phoenix Mall of Asia was the standout performer, with consumption growing 95% to ~H2,213 crore, making it the second-largest contributor in the portfolio. Phoenix Mall of the Millennium grew 30%, while established assets such as Phoenix Palladium, Mumbai and Phoenix Palassio, Lucknow both grew 16%.
The strategic repositioning of Phoenix MarketCity Bangalore and Phoenix Avenue of Stars, Pune was substantially completed during the year, with approximately 30% of area churned at both assets. Despite a temporary reduction in trading occupancy during execution, trading densities improved materially, up 23% at Phoenix MarketCity Bangalore and 17% at Phoenix Avenue of Stars, Pune for the year. The repositioned areas are expected to deliver strong rental uplifts once the repositioning is completed. Both assets are now leased at 96-99%, and trading occupancy is expected to reach ~90% in Q1 FY27 as new stores open.
Leasing momentum remained strong, with ~920 deals completed covering ~3.2 million sq. ft. and over 400 new store openings. Incoming tenants included renowned brands like Rolex, Ikea, Uniqlo, Bershka, Lego and Golden Goose, to name a few, reflecting the portfolio’s continued appeal to leading global and domestic brands.
Operational commercial offices portfolio:
The office portfolio has grown from ~2 million sq. ft. as of March 2024 to ~4.8 million sq. ft. as of March 2026, with three major completions during 2025: Phoenix Asia Towers (Bengaluru), Millennium Towers (Pune), and One National Park (Chennai).
Gross office leasing during the year stood at ~2.2 million sq. ft., with portfolio occupancy reaching 70% as of March 2026. Within this, operational assets saw occupancy increase to 83%, while offices completed in 2025 ramped up to 62% occupancy; a trajectory that compares favourably with market benchmarks for newly delivered Grade-A space.
For the full year, operational offices in Kurla (Mumbai) and Vimannagar (Pune) generated income of H213 crore, up 6%, with EBITDA of H141 crore, up 7%. Gross rentals across operational assets stood at H116 psfpm, while newer assets were at H96 psfpm, with portfolio-level rentals at H113 psfpm as of March 2026.
Operational residential portfolio:
During the year, our residential projects Kessaku and One Bangalore West (Towers 1 to 7) in Bengaluru achieved gross sales of H471 crore and collections of H467 crore, doubling from the prior year, reflecting healthy demand and buyer confidence. The average selling price rose 10% to H28,600 per sq. ft. in FY26 vs FY25, a 79% increase from H16,000 per sq. ft. in March 2020: reflecting sustained capital appreciation in the luxury residential segment. The portfolio currently holds approximately 170,000 sq. ft. of constructed, ready-to-sell inventory.
Operational hotels portfolio:
The hospitality portfolio delivered a resilient performance in FY2026, with income growing 8% to H596 crore and EBITDA rising 14% to H276 crore, at a healthy portfolio margin of 46%. This outcome reflects the underlying quality of our assets and the continued strength of business and leisure travel demand, even against a more cautious macroeconomic backdrop.
The St. Regis, Mumbai maintained its strong position. Annual income grew 9% to H540 crore, supported by an 8% increase in Average Room Rate to H21,626 and a 7% improvement in RevPAR to H18,491, with occupancy holding steady at 86%. EBITDA grew 17% to H262 crore, with margins improving 3 percentage points to 49%, reflecting the hotel’s continued pricing power and operational discipline.
Courtyard by Marriott, Agra recorded revenue of H56 crore, a marginal 2% decline year-on-year, with EBITDA of H14 crore at a 25% margin. Performance was impacted by softer F&B and banquet demand during the year. Occupancy at this hotel stood at 76%, up by 1 pps compared prior year, and this hotel continues to benefit from its positioning near key leisure destinations.
Outlook:
The Group enters FY2027 with strong visibility on EBITDA growth across each segment. In retail, the repositioning of the Phoenix MarketCity portfolio, substantially completed in FY26, is expected to translate into stronger operating performance. With ~50% of the portfolio’s retail GLA due for renewal over the next three years, the conditions for a sustained rental uplift cycle are firmly in place. The office portfolio is entering its revenue ramp phase, with meaningful income contribution expected in FY27. Beyond the existing portfolio, the Group has a clearly defined development pipeline spanning through 2030, across retail, offices, and hospitality, that will add significant scale across new cities and existing campuses. With operating free cash flows of H2,140 crore in FY2026 and net debt to EBITDA of 1.19x, the balance sheet is well-positioned to fund this pipeline without compromising financial discipline.
Refer to the Management Discussion and Analysis Section in this Integrated Annual Report for further information.
Capital Structure
During the year under review, there is no change in the Authorised Share Capital of your Company.
Further, during the year under review, your Company has allotted 1,11,285 Equity Shares having face value of H2/- each to its eligible employees upon exercise of the vested options granted to the said employees under The Phoenix Mills Limited - Employee Stock Option Plan 2018. Accordingly, the paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as at March 31, 2026 stood at H71,52,69,262/- comprising of 35,76,34,631 Equity Shares having face value of H2/- each.
Dividend Distribution Policy
In terms of Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended ('SEBI Listing Regulations'), the Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy which details the principles to ascertain amounts that can be distributed to equity shareholders as dividend by the Company as well as enable the Company to strike balance between pay-out and retained earnings, in order to address future needs of the Company.
The Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company can be accessed on the website of the Company at the weblink: https://www.thephoenixmills.com/investors
Dividend
As per the Dividend Distribution Policy, dividend payout would have to be determined based on available financial resources, investment requirements and taking into account optimal shareholder return. Considering the performance of the Company for the FY 2025-26, the Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of H2.50/- per equity share i.e. 125% of the face value of H2/- each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to approval of the Shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting ('AGM') and deduction of
tax at source to those Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the Record date.
The Company has not paid any Interim Dividend during the financial year under review.
Transfer to Reserves
The Board of Directors has not recommended to transfer any amount to General Reserve.
Investor Relations (‘IR’)
Your Company recognizes the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships with shareholders and the investment community at large. The Company maintains regular and transparent engagement with shareholders, analysts and the broader investment community through structured quarterly earnings calls, investor and analyst meetings, domestic and international investor conferences, non-deal roadshows and other interactions.
Investor communication materials including quarterly operational updates and investor presentations, financial results, databook, corporate presentations, press releases and transcripts/audio recordings of earnings calls etc. are filed with the Stock Exchanges in a timely manner and are also made available on the Company’s website. The Company also uses Stock Exchange disclosures to communicate material developments and ensure timely dissemination of information to all stakeholders.
During FY2026, the Company participated in Twenty two (22) domestic investor conferences and one (1) international investor conference in Singapore and proactively increased institutional engagement. As on March 31, 2026, the Company was covered by analysts from 19 reputed domestic and international broking houses. The Company continues to actively engage with the analyst and investor community to provide updates on business and strategic developments.
Deposits
Your Company has not accepted any amount falling within the purview of provisions of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('Act') read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the year under review.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
Management's Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34 of SEBI Listing Regulations is presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Venture Companies
As at March 31, 2026, the Company had 43 subsidiaries and 5 associate.
During the year, the Board reviewed the affairs and performance of the subsidiaries and associates on a quarterly basis. There was no material change in the nature of business of any subsidiary during the year.
The following key developments took place in relation to the Company's subsidiaries and associates:
During the year under review, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs approved the voluntary strike-off of the following non-material wholly owned subsidiaries:
• Enhance Holdings Private Limited;
• Sangam Infrabuild Corporation Private Limited; and
• Bartraya Mall Development Company Private Limited.
Consequently, the aforesaid entities ceased to be wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.
Post the closure of financial year ended March 31, 2026, SGH Realty Private Limited (“SGH”) acquired 100% stake in TRUEVALUE Infrabuild Private Limited (“TVIB”) and consequently TVIB became Wholly owned subsidiary of SGH.
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the details required in Form AOC-1, forms part of the Financial Statements.
Material Subsidiaries
The Board has adopted a Policy for determining Material Subsidiaries in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 16(1)(c) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Policy, as approved by the Board, is uploaded on the Company’s website and can be accessed at the weblink: https://www.thephoenixmills.com/investors in terms of the criteria laid down in the Policy
As per the definition of material subsidiary provided in Regulation 16(1)(c) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, three subsidiaries have been identified as 'Material' for Financial year 2025-26, as per the criteria based on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025. The Material Subsidiaries of the Company as identified are:
(1) Island Star Mall Developers Private Limited
(2) Sparkle One Mall Developers Private Limited
(3) Pallazzio Hotels & Leisure Limited
Associates
As on March 31, 2026, the Company had 5 associates. In accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards, Stratix Hospitality Private Limited and Columbus Investment Advisory LLP are classified as associates for the purpose of consolidation of Financial Statements, since they are direct associates to the subsidiaries of your Company viz. Bellona Hospitality Services Limited and Market City Resources Private Limited, respectively.
With effect from April 12, 2025, Columbus Investment Advisory Private Limited has been converted into Limited Liability Partnership namely “Columbus Investment Advisory LLP”.
A report on the performance and financial position of each of the subsidiary and associates are included in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and their contribution to the overall performance of the Company is provided in Form AOC-1 and forms part of this Annual Report.
Consolidated Financial Statements
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for FY 2025-26 are prepared in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and as stipulated under Regulation 33 of the SEBI Listing Regulations as well as in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015. The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements together with the Auditor's Report thereon forms part of this Annual Report.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the standalone financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements along with relevant documents and separate audited financial statements in respect of subsidiaries, are available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at the weblink: https://www. thephoenixmills.com/investors.
Corporate Actions and Restructuring
The particulars of key corporate actions and restructuring undertaken by the Company's subsidiaries and associates during the year under review, are set out below:
• On July 24, 2025, the Company had announced that its Board of Directors had approved the transaction for the buy-out of the 49% shareholding of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPP Investments”) in Island Star Mall Developers Private Limited (“ISMDPL”), a material subsidiary company of the Company, subject to approval of the Company’s shareholders and obtaining Competition Committee of India (‘CCI’) and other requisite regulatory approvals. Post completion, the Company’s ownership in ISMDPL will increase from 51% to 100%.
During the year under review, pursuant to receipt of requisite approvals first tranche payment, was made to CPP Investments by way of consideration for buyback of 2,03,40,909 Equity Shares of ISMDPL for a consideration amounting to H 895 Crores, payment of dividend by ISMDPL to CPP Investments amounting to H 85.88 Crores and secondary acquisition by the Company of 62,66,737 equity shares of ISMDPL, from CPP Investments for a consideration amounting to H 275.74 Crores.
Post completion of Tranche I payment, the Company's shareholding in ISMDPL has increased from 51% to 58.33%. Tranche II is proposed to be completed during FY 2026-27, subject to receipt of applicable approvals,
including approval from National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”) for the ongoing capital reduction process.
• Classic Mall Development Company Limited (“Classic Mall”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Security Subscription and Shareholders' Agreement with Torrent Green Energy Private Limited and Torrent Urja 22 Private Limited (“Torrent”) for subscribing to 70,19,386 Class A Equity Shares of H10 each in Torrent for purchase of renewable energy (electricity) generated from the captive generating plant. Subsequently, pursuant to the allotment of aforesaid shares by Torrent, Classic Mall acquired 34.23% equity stake in Torrent.
• Pallazzio Hotels & Leisure Limited (“Pallazzio”), a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Security Subscription and Shareholders' Agreement with JSW Neo Energy Limited and O2 Renewable Energy XXX Private Limited (“O2 Renewable XXX”), for subscription of 4,73,000 equity shares of H10 each and 42,570 Series B Compulsorily Convertible Debentures of H1,000 each to Pallazzio for purchase of renewable energy (electricity) generated from the captive generating plant. Subsequently, pursuant to the allotment of aforesaid securities by O2 Renewable XXX, Pallazzio acquired 45.00% stake in O2 Renewable XXX.
• Alyssum Developers Private Limited (“Alyssum”), an indirect subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Security Subscription and Shareholders' Agreement with O2 Renewable Energy XXIX Private Limited (“O2 Renewable XXIX”) and O2 Energy SG PTE Limited, for subscription of 3,82,760 equity shares of H10 each and 34,450 compulsorily convertible debentures of H1,000 each to Alyssum for purchase of renewable energy (electricity) generated from the captive generating plant. Subsequently, pursuant to the allotment of aforesaid securities by O2 Renewable XXIX, Alyssum acquired 45.00% stake in O2 Renewable XXIX.
• The Company along with Offbeat Developers Private Limited (“Offbeat”) subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Security Subscription and Shareholders' Agreement with JSW Neo Energy Limited and O2 Renewable Energy XXVIII Private Limited (‘O2 Renewable XXVIII’) for subscription of 2,81,978 Equity Shares of H 10/- each and 25,378 Series B Compulsory Convertible Debentures of H 1000/- each by the Company, and 3,11,005 Equity Shares of H 10/- each and 27,990 Series B Compulsory Convertible Debentures of H 1000/- each by Offbeat for purchase of renewable energy (electricity) generated from the captive generating plant.
• Post the closure of financial year ended March 31, 2026, Mirabel Entertainment Private Limited (“Mirabel”) an Associate Company of the Company, made an allotment 4,35,000 Equity Shares of Face Value of H 10/- each,
through Right Issue. The Company did not participate in the said Right Issue. Consequently, the shareholding of the Company in Mirabel diluted from 50.00% to 35.49% and Mirabel continues to be an Associate Company of the Company.
• Astrea Real Estate Developers Private Limited (“Astrea”), subsidiary of the Company, being Transferee Company and Dhanalakshmi Engineering Private Limited (“DEPL”), Pulankinar Investment and Finance Private Limited (“PIFPL”), Coimbatore Sameera Investments Private Limited (“CSIPL”), Shanthi Chandran Enterprisers Private Limited (“SCEPL”), Shanthi Chandran Investments Coimbatore Private Limited (“SCICPL”) and Sheela Traders Private Limited (“STPL”) {collectively referred as “Transferor Companies”}, step-down Subsidiaries of the Company, in their respective Board Meetings held on January 30, 2025, have subject to the approval of Jurisdictional Bench of the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”) and such other requisite statutory and regulatory approvals/ consents, as may be required, considered and approved the Scheme of Merger and Amalgamation of Transferor Companies with Transferee Company (‘Scheme’), on a going concern basis under the provisions of Section 230 to 232 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with relevant Rules framed thereunder. The approval of NCLT is awaited.
• As on March 31, 2025, the Company held 54.47% shareholding of Plutocrat Commercial Real Estate Private Limited (“Plutocrat”), subsidiary of the Company and CPP Investment Board Private Holdings
(4) Inc. (“CPP Investment”) 45.53% shareholding of Plutocrat. Pursuant to allotment of 1,215 equity shares to CPP Investment the Company and CPP Investment holds 51.00% and 49.00% shareholding of Plutocrat respectively. Plutocrat continues to remain the subsidiary of your Company.
Internal Financial Controls
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to the Financial Statements commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. Such controls have been assessed during the year. Based on the results of such assessments carried out by the Management, no reportable material weakness or significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal financial controls were observed.
Pursuant to Rule 8(5)(viii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, and based on the representations received and after due enquiry, your Directors confirm that they have laid down internal financial controls with reference to the Financial Statements and these controls are adequate. The Company has also adopted policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business,
the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
Particulars of Contracts or Arrangements with Related Parties
The Company has formulated a policy on materiality of related party transactions and manner of dealing with related party transactions in accordance with SEBI Listing Regulations. The Policy, as approved by the Board, is uploaded on the Company’s website and can be accessed at the weblink: https://www.thephoenixmills.com/investors.
All related party transactions entered into during FY2025- 26 were on arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business.
The Audit Committee had approved all related party transactions for FY 2025-26 and provided omnibus approval with respect to estimated transactions for FY 2026-27 which are repetitive in nature.
Further, prior approval of the Audit Committee, was obtained for related party transactions which were proposed to be entered into by the subsidiaries of the Company to which the Company is not a party, for FY 2025-26, exceeding the threshold specified under SEBI Listing Regulations, as per the last audited financial statements of the respective subsidiary and also omnibus approval has been obtained with respect to estimated transactions relating to subsidiaries for FY 2026-27 which are repetitive in nature. A statement on Related Party Transactions specifying the details of the transactions entered pursuant to the omnibus approval granted is reviewed by the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis
On announcement of half-yearly financial results, details of all related party transactions entered into by the Company and its subsidiaries are disclosed and filed with the stock exchanges where Equity Shares of the Company are listed, within prescribed timelines and also uploaded on the website of the Company at: https://www.thephoenixmills. com/investors.
During the year under review, the requisite approval for material related party transactions in terms of provisions of Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, was obtained by the Company.
Further, the Company has not entered into material related party transactions as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. Therefore, the disclosure of the related party transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in Form AOC-2 is not applicable to the Company for FY 2025-26 and hence does not form part of this Report.
Details of transactions, contracts and arrangements entered into with related parties by the Company, during FY 2025-26, is given under Note No. 43 of the Notes to Accounts annexed to Standalone Financial Statements, which forms part of this Annual Report
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
In accordance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report ('BRSR') including BRSR Core and Assurance Report ('AR') is presented in a separate section forming a part of this Annual Report describing the initiatives undertaken by the Company from an environmental, social and governance perspective.
Sustainability Committee
The Board of Directors of your Company have constituted a ‘Sustainability Committee’ with the distinct responsibility to develop and review ESG strategies and oversee progress and implementation of the same. As on the date of this Report, the Committee comprises of Mr. Sumanta Datta as the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Shishir Shrivastava and Mr. Rajesh Kulkarni as members of the Committee.
The role of the Committee includes providing direction to the management on formulation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (‘ESG’) strategy, monitoring and overseeing the Company’s progress, implementation and performance on its long-term ESG strategies, commitments and targets.
The Sustainability Committee at its meeting held on July 28, 2026, reviewed the BRSR for the FY 2025-26.
Credit Rating
Your Company enjoys a strong credit rating which denotes a high degree of safety regarding timely servicing of financial obligations. During the year under review, the Company took rating for its borrowings:
1. CRISIL Limited (‘CRISIL') affirmed the long-term rating of “CRISIL AA/ Stable” for H 400 Crores and;
2. India Ratings and Research Private Limited (‘India Ratings') affirmed the long-term rating of “IND AA/ Positive” for H 750 Crores
The Company also enjoys the highest credit rating of “IND A1 ” for Commercial Paper issuance of H 100 Crores.
AUDITORS
Statutory Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, DTS & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 142412W), holding valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of ICAI, were re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 117th Annual General
Meeting ('AGM') held on September 20, 2022 to hold office till the conclusion of the 122nd AGM to be held in the year 2027.
The Audit Committee reviews the independence and objectivity of the Auditors and the effectiveness of the Audit process.
The authorized representatives of the Statutory Auditors were present at the 120th AGM of the Company held on September 29, 2025.
Report of Statutory Auditor
The report of the Statutory Auditor on the Financial Statements of the Company for financial year 2025-26 is unmodified i.e. it does not contain any qualification(s), reservation(s) or adverse remark(s) and forms part of this Annual Report.
Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations, Rathi & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, a Peer Reviewed Firm (Firm Registration Number P1988MH011900), were appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of five (5) consecutive years, commencing from financial year 2025-26 to financial year 2029-30, to undertake the secretarial audit of the Company.
The Secretarial Auditor has conducted an audit as per the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Secretarial Audit Report given by Rathi & Associates, Company Secretaries, Secretarial Auditor of the Company in Form No. MR-3 as per the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules framed thereunder for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 has been annexed to this Board Report as Annexure I and forms part of the Annual Report.
The report of Secretarial Auditor do not contain any qualification(s), reservation(s) or adverse remark(s) or disclaimer(s) or modified opinion(s).
Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the FY 2025¬ 26, in compliance with the applicable provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the relevant Circulars is annexed to this Board’s Report as Annexure II and forms part of the Annual Report.
The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report do not contain any qualification(s), reservation(s) or adverse remark(s) or disclaimer(s) or modified opinion(s).
Secretarial Audit of Material Unlisted Indian Subsidiaries
In terms of Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, Secretarial Audit Reports (in Form No. MR-3) of the
material subsidiaries of the Company, have been annexed to this Board Report as Annexure III and forms part of the Annual Report.
The Secretarial Audit Report of Material Unlisted Indian Subsidiaries do not contain any qualification(s), reservation(s) or adverse remark(s) or disclaimer(s) or modified opinion(s).
Internal Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors has re-appointed N. A. Shah Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants as Internal Auditors of the Company for F. Y. 2025-26.
The Internal Auditors have been periodically reporting to the Audit Committee with regards to their audit process and key audit findings during the year.
The Audit Committee and the Board of Directors at their respective meetings held on April 27, 2026, have approved the re-appointment of N. A. Shah Associates LLP as the Internal Auditor of the Company, for a period of 1 (One) financial year i.e., for the Financial Year 2026-27 to conduct an internal audit of the functions and activities of the Company.
Cost records and cost audit
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable for the business activities carried out by the Company.
Fraud Reporting
During the year under review, none of the auditors of the Company have reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its Officers or Employees as specified under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees, Investments and Securities
As the Company falls under the definition of infrastructural facilities as specified under Schedule VI read with Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, particulars of loans given, investments made or guarantees or securities provided and the purpose for which the loans or guarantees or securities is proposed to be utilised by the recipient of loans or guarantees or securities as required to be disclosed in the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026 in terms of Section 186(4) of the Companies Act, 2013, are not applicable to the Company.
The particulars of loans/advances, etc., required to be disclosed in the Annual Accounts of the Company pursuant to Para A of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations are furnished in Note. 49 of the Notes to Accounts annexed to Standalone Financial Statement.
BOARD, COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Board
The members of the Company’s Board of Directors are eminent persons of proven competence and integrity. Besides experience, strong financial acumen and leadership qualities, they have a significant degree of commitment towards the Company and devote adequate time to the meetings and preparation. In terms of the requirements of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has identified core skills, expertise and competencies of the Directors in the context of the Company’s businesses for effective functioning, which are detailed in the Corporate Governance Report.
As on the date of this Report, the Board of Directors comprises of Eight (8) Directors, out of which Four (4) are Independent Directors. The composition of the Board complies with the requirements prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations
Particulars of Changes to the Board
During the financial year 2025-26, the following changes took place in the composition and designation of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company:
Change in Designation
Mr. Shishir Shrivastava (DIN: 01266095) was re-designated from Managing Director and Key Managerial Personnel to Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director and Vice Chairman of the Company, for a period of two years, with effect from October 1, 2025, up to September 30, 2027 (both days inclusive) pursuant to receipt of approval of the Board and shareholders of the Company.
Consequent to the aforesaid re-designation, Mr. Rajesh Kulkarni (DIN: 03134336),Whole-time Director, and Ms. Rashmi Sen (DIN: 05206417), Whole-time Director, were designated as Key Managerial Personnel of the Company with effect from October 1, 2025.
Appointment/Re-appointment
The Board at its meeting held on July 24, 2025 and the Shareholders at its Annual General Meeting held September 29, 2025, have approved the re-appointment of Mr. Rajesh Kulkarni (DIN: 03134336), as a Whole-time Director of the Company along with the terms and conditions including remuneration, liable to retire by rotation for a further period of five years effective from May 27, 2026 to May 26, 2031.
Cessation
No Director ceased to hold office during the financial year 2025-26.
Directors Liable to Retire by Rotation
In terms of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Rajesh Kulkarni, Whole Time Director, who retires by rotation and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment at the ensuing AGM.
Brief particulars and expertise of director seeking re¬ appointment pursuant to retirement by rotation together
with his other directorships and committee memberships are given in the annexure to the Notice of the AGM in accordance with the requirements of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Secretarial Standards on General Meeting.
Declaration by Independent Directors
Pursuant to Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors have provided a declaration to the Board of Directors that they meet the criteria of Independence as prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, and are not aware of any situation which exists or may be reasonably anticipated that could impair or impact their ability to discharge duties as an Independent Director with an objective independent judgement and without any external influence. Further, veracity of the above declarations has been assessed by the Board, in accordance with Regulation 25(9) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company hold the highest standards of integrity and possess requisite expertise and experience required to fulfill their duties as Independent Directors.
The Independent Directors of the Company have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013.
Further, in terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”), Independent Directors of the Company have confirmed that they have registered themselves with the databank maintained by The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (‘IICA’).
Based on the confirmation / disclosures received from the Directors, the following Non-Executive Directors are Independent as on March 31, 2026:
1. Mr. Anand Khatau
2. Mr. Sumeet Anand
3. Dr. Mrs. Archana Hingorani
4. Mr. Sumanta Datta
All the Independent Directors are in compliance with the requirements relating to online proficiency self-assessment test as required under the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014.
The terms and conditions of appointment of Independent Directors are disclosed on the website of the Company at https://www.thephoenixmills.com/investors
Number of Meetings of the Board of Directors
During FY 2025-26, the Board of Directors of the Company met 5 (five) times, for which due notices and notes to agenda were provided to the Directors in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Secretarial Standard on Meetings of the Board. The agenda for the Board and Committee meetings includes detailed
notes on the items to be discussed to enable the Directors to take an informed decision. Further, the meetings have complied with the requirements of quorum as prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, and the intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Annual General Meeting ('AGM')
The 120th AGM of the Company was held on September 29, 2025, through video conferencing / other audio-visual means.
The details of the Board meetings and AGM are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report which forms a part of this Report
Separate Meeting of Independent Directors
As stipulated in the Code of Conduct for Independent Directors, a separate Meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on April 30, 2025, to review the performance of Non-Independent Directors (including the Chairman) and the Board as a whole. The Independent Directors also assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company’s Management and the Board, which is necessary to effectively and reasonably perform and discharge their duties
Committees of the Board
During the financial year 2025-26, the Board of Directors have constituted the following Committees of the Board in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (‘SEBI ESOP Regulations’):
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC")
3. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") Committee
5. Sustainability Committee
6. Risk Management Committee
7. Compensation Committee
8. Finance and Investment Committee
The details pertaining to constitution, composition, key terms of reference, number of meetings held during FY 2025¬ 26, etc. are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of Annual Report.
Audit Committee
The Company has in place an Audit Committee in terms of the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules made thereunder and Regulation 18 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. During the financial year 2025-26, due to Mr. Atul Ruia stepped down from the membership of Audit Committee, the Audit Committee was re-constituted by appointing Dr. Mrs. Archana Hingorani as a member of the Committee.
As on date of this Report, the Audit Committee comprises of Mr. Anand Khatau as Chairman of the Committee and Dr. Mrs. Archana Hingorani and Mr. Sumeet Anand as Members of the Committee.
As of date of this Report, all the members of theAudit Committee of the Company comprises of Independent Directors.
All the recommendations of the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board. The composition, scope and terms of referenceoftheAuditCommitteearedetailedintheCorporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
Performance Evaluation of the Board, its Committees, Directors and Chairman
In terms of provisions of Section 134(3)(p) of the Companies Act, 2013 and pursuant to Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board, on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC), has formulated an Annual Evaluation Policy (‘Evaluation Policy’) which specifies the criteria for evaluation of Independent Directors and the Board of Directors.
The Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees as well as performance of all the Directors including Independent Directors and Chairman of the Board pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations. Feedback was sought by way of a structured questionnaire covering various aspects of the Board’s functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its Committees, Board culture, effectiveness of Board processes, obligations and governance. The performance evaluation was carried out based on responses received from the Directors.
In a separate meeting, the performance evaluation of the Non- Independent Directors and the Board as a whole was carried out by the Independent Directors. The performance evaluation of the Chairman of the Company was also carried out by the Independent Directors, takinginto account the views of Executive Directors and other Non-Executive Directors.
The outcome of the performance evaluation of the Board for the year under review was discussed by the Board at its meeting held on April 27, 2026. The results of the evaluation showed a high level of commitment and engagement of Board, its various Committees and senior leadership. It was also noted that the Meetings of the Board are well planned and run effectively by the Chair, its committees are managed well and continue to perform on their respective focus areas of Governance and Internal Controls. The evaluation exercise for the financial year 2025-26 concluded that the transparency and free-flowing discussions at meetings, the adequacy of the Board and its Committee compositions and the frequency of meetings were satisfactory.
All Directors expressed satisfaction with the evaluation process.
Familiarization Program for Independent Directors
Upon appointment of an Independent Director, the appointee is given a formal Letter of Appointment, which inter alia explains the role, function, duties and responsibilities expected as a Director of the Company. The Director is also explained in detail the compliance required from him under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations. Further, on an ongoing basis as a part of Agenda of Board / Committee Meetings, presentations are regularly made to the Independent Directors on various matters inter-alia covering the business strategies, management structure, management development, quarterly and annual results, budgets, review of internal audit, risk management framework, operations of subsidiaries and associates.
The details of the familiarization program for Directors are available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at the weblink: https://www.thephoenixmills.com/investors.
Board Diversity
The Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse Board in its success. The Company believes that a truly diverse Board will leverage differences in thought, perspective, knowledge, skill, regional and industry experience, age, ethnicity, race and gender, which will help the Company to retain its competitive advantage. The Board has adopted the Board Diversity Policy which sets out the approach to diversity of the Board of Directors.
EMPLOYEES
Key Managerial Personnel ('KMP')
As on March 31, 2026, the following persons have been designated as the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company pursuant to Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
• Mr. Rajesh Kulkarni - Whole- time Director
• Ms. Rashmi Sen- Whole-time Director
• Mr. Kailash Gupta - Chief Financial Officer
• Mr. Bhavik Gala - Company Secretary
Particulars of changes in the KMPs
Mr. Shishir Shrivastava (DIN: 01266095) was re-designated from Managing Director and Key Managerial Personnel to Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director and Vice Chairman of the Company, for a period of two years, with effect from October 1, 2025, up to September 30, 2027 (both days inclusive) pursuant to receipt of approvals of the Board and shareholders of the Company. Consequent to the aforesaid re-designation, Mr. Rajesh Kulkarni (DIN: 03134336), Whole-time Director, and Ms. Rashmi Sen (DIN: 05206417), Whole-time Director, were designated as Key Managerial Personnel of the Company with effect from October 1, 2025.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME ('ESOP')
The Board of Directors has constituted an Employee Stock Option Scheme (“ESOP”) as a way of rewarding its high performing employees. The Company had formulated “The Phoenix Mills Limited Employees Stock Option Plan 2018” (‘PML ESOP PLAN 2018’), which was approved by the shareholders on May 11, 2018. During the year under review, your Company has not granted any stock options to eligible employees under PML ESOP PLAN 2018.
There have been no changes to the above Scheme and the Scheme is in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI ESOP Regulations.
Details pertaining to Equity Shares issued under PML ESOP PLAN 2018 during FY 2025-26 as required under the SEBI ESOP Regulations are available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at the weblink: https://www. thephoenixmills.com/investors.
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
Disclosures relating to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure IV to this Report.
The details of employee remuneration as required under provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) & 5(3) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are available at the Registered Office of the Company during working hours till the date of AGM and shall be made available to any Shareholder on request. Such details are also made available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at the weblink: https://www.thephoenixmills.com/investors.
Members interested in obtaining copy of the same may send an email to the Company at investorrelations@phoenixmills. com
Remuneration Policy and criteria for determining attributes, qualification, independence and appointment of Directors
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee ('NRC') has formulated a policy on Director’s appointment and remuneration including recommendation of remuneration of the KMP and other employees ('Nomination and Remuneration Policy'). The said Policy, inter alia, includes criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Directors.
Regarding compensation of Directors, the Policy provides that the same shall be determined by the NRC and recommended to the Board for its approval. The compensation would also be subject to approval of Shareholders, wherever necessary.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy has been uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://www.thephoenixmills.com/investors
Directors Responsibility Statement
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2026, your Directors hereby confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, the applicable accounting standards were followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures.
b. In consultation with Statutory Auditor, accounting policies have been selected and applied 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 at March 31, 2026 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c. Proper and sufficient care has been taken 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 irregularities;
d. Annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e. Adequate Internal Financial Controls have been laid down to be followed by the Company and such Internal Financial Controls were operating effectively during the financial year ended March 31, 2026;
f. Proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively throughout the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
GOVERNANCE
Corporate Governance
Your Company is committed to uphold the highest standards of Corporate Governance and adheres to the requirements set out by the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations. A detailed Report on Corporate Governance, in terms of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, is presented separately and forms part of the Annual Report.
Further, a Certificate from Rathi & Associates, Company Secretaries, Mumbai confirming compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance, as stipulated under Regulation 34(3) read with Para E of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations is appended as Annexure V to this Report
Code of Conduct
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day-to-day business operations of the Company.
The Company believes in “Zero Tolerance” against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings/behaviours of any form.
The Code has been posted on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://www.thephoenixmills.com/ investors. The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the employees in their business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity at the work place, in business practices and in dealing with stakeholders. All the Board members and the Senior Management Personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code.
The Company has adopted a separate Anti-Bribery and Anti¬ Corruption (‘ABC’) Policy. The ABC framework also covers the policies relating to gifts, entertainment and hospitality, third party intermediary relationship, communication and training, political contributions, donations, sponsorships, employee and vendor advances and financial controls.
Vigil Mechanism
As per the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI Listing Regulations the Company is required to establish an effective Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns. The Company has a Whistle-blower Policy to encourage and facilitate employees to report concerns about unethical behaviour, actual/ suspected frauds and violation of Company’s Code of Conduct. The policy also provides for adequate safeguards against victimisation of persons who avail the same and provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
The Whistle Blower Policy also enables the employees to report concerns relating to leak or suspected leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information. The Audit Committee of the Company oversees the implementation of the Whistle-Blower Policy.
The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at the weblink: https://www. thephoenixmills.com/investors
Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
Pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 ('POSH Act') and Rules made thereunder, the Company has formed an Internal Committee ('IC') for its workplaces to address complaints pertaining to sexual harassment in accordance with the POSH Act. The Company has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace which ensures a free and fair enquiry process with clear timelines for resolution.
During the year, no complaints in relation to sexual harassment at workplace have been reported.
Awareness workshops, online module, webinars and training programs are conducted across the Company to sensitize employees to uphold the dignity of their colleagues
at workplace especially with respect to prevention of sexual harassment.
Maternity Benefit
Your Company is in compliance with the applicable provisions relating to maternity benefits as prescribed under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
Risk Management
Your Company has developed and implemented a Risk Management Policy which is approved by the Board. The Risk Management Policy, inter alia, includes identification of risks, including cyber security and related risks and minimization procedures. The Company has a robust organizational structure for managing and reporting on risks.
Further, pursuant to Regulation 21 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors has also constituted the Risk Management Committee of the Board, details of which are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report.
The composition of the Committee is in conformity with the SEBI Listing Regulations, with all members being Directors of the Company. As on the date of this Report, the Committee comprises of Mr. Shishir Shrivastava as the Chairman of the Committee and Mr. Rajesh Kulkarni and Mr. Sumeet Anand as members of the Committee.
The Risk Management Committee is, inter alia, authorized to monitor and review the risk assessment, mitigation and risk management plans for the Company from time to time and report the existence, adequacy and effectiveness of the above process to the Audit Committee/Board on a periodic basis.
In the Board’s view, there are no material risks which may threaten the existence of the Company.
The details of the composition of the Risk Management Committee and its terms of reference, is provided in Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
Corporate Social Responsibility ('CSR')
In terms of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors have constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (‘CSR’) Committee. As on the date of this Report, the Committee comprises of Mr. Atul Ruia as the Chairman of the Committee and Mr. Shishir Shrivastava and Mr. Sumanta Datta as members of the Committee.
The role of the Committee includes formulation and recommending to the Board, a CSR Policy which shall indicate the activities to be undertaken by the Company as specified in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 and any amendments thereto, recommendation on amount
of expenditure to be incurred towards CSR activities as enumerated in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 and referred to in the CSR Policy of the Company, and also to monitor the CSR Policy from time to time and recommending Annual Action Plan for CSR Activities.
CSR Policy
The Board of Directors of the Company has also adopted and approved a CSR Policy based on the recommendation of the CSR Committee which is being implemented by the Company.
The CSR Policy of the Company along with CSR Annual Action Plan is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at the weblink https://www.thephoenixmills. com/investors
Annual Report on CSR
The Annual Report on Corporate Social Responsibility activities for the FY 2025-26 in accordance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 giving details of the composition of the CSR Committee, CSR Policy and projects undertaken by the Company during financial year 2025-26, is annexed as Annexure VI of this report.
COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
The Company had partnered with Legasis Private Limited for implementing a comprehensive Legal Compliance Management Tool, a software solution called 'LEGATRIX'.
The tool provides a centralized platform to track and address legal and compliance-related issues across different functions for ensuring the compliance with all applicable laws that impact the Company’s business. The tool provides system-driven alerts to the respective owners for complying with the applicable laws and regulations, which will help, avoid any penalties or other legal issues that could arise from non-compliance. Certificates capturing the compliance status of all laws and regulations applicable to the Company are generated at the end of each quarter and submitted to the Board.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings & Outgo
In view of the nature of activities which are being carried on by the Company, the particulars as prescribed under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3)(A) and 8(3)(B) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 regarding Conservation of Energy and Technology Absorption are not applicable to the Company. However, your Company consciously makes all efforts to conserve energy across all its operations.
The details of Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo are as mentioned below:
Total Foreign Exchange Earnings: Nil
Total Foreign Exchange Outgo: H 4,25,02,731/-
SECRETARIAL
Annual Return
As per the provisions of Section 92(3) and 134(3)(a)of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, a copy of the annual return is placed on the website of the Company and is available at https://www.thephoenixmills.com/investors
Compliance with Secretarial Standards
The applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS- 2, relating to "Meetings of the Board of Directors" and "General Meetings", respectively, have been duly complied by the Company.
Disclosure of Orders Passed by Regulators or Courts or Tribunal
During F. Y. 2025-26, no orders have been passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal which could have an impact on the Company's going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
Material Changes and Commitments, if any, affecting Financial Position of the Company
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this Report, no material changes and commitments which could affect the Company's financial position have occurred between the end of the Financial Year of the Company and the date of this Report.
Cautionary Statement
Statements in this Report, particularly those which relate to Management Discussion & Analysis describing the Company’s objectives, estimates and expectations may constitute “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the applicable laws and regulations. Actual results might differ materially from those expressed or implied in the statements depending on the circumstances.
General
Your Directors state that no disclosures or reporting(s) are required in respect of the following items, as there were no transactions/events related to these items during the year under review:
• Change in nature of business of the Company;
• Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise;
• Issue of sweat equity shares to employees of the Company under any scheme;
• Voting rights not exercised directly by the employees and for the purchase of which or subscription to which loan was given by the Company;
• There was no one time settlement of loan obtained from the Banks or Financial Institutions;
• There was no revision of financial statements and Board's Report of the Company during the year under review.
Further, your Directors confirm that no application has been filed against the Company before any bench of the National Company Law Tribunal under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the financial year under review or as on the date of this report.
Integrated Report
Integrated Reporting has been a great tool for exploring value creation as the corporate landscape quickly evolves. To help the Members make informed decisions and gain a better understanding of the Company’s long¬ term perspective, the Company has voluntarily released Integrated Report, which includes both financial and non¬ financial information. The Report also discusses topics including organisational strategy, governance structure, performance and prospectus of value creation.
The Company is committed on delivering more authentic, comprehensive and meaningful information about every facet of the Company’s performance through its integrated reporting.
Acknowledgement
The Board of Directors place on record their appreciation of the assistance, guidance and support extended by all the Regulatory authorities including SEBI, Stock Exchanges, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Registrar of Companies, Reserve Bank of India, the Depositories, Bankers and Financial Institutions, the Government at the Centre and States, as well as their respective Departments and Development Authorities connected with the business of the Company for their co-operation and continued support. The Company expresses its gratitude to the Customers for their trust and confidence in the Company.
In addition, your Directors also place on record their sincere appreciation of the commitment and hard work put in by the Registrar & Share Transfer Agents, all the Retailers, suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, clients and employees of the Company.
On behalf of the Board of Directors For The Phoenix Mills Limited
Atul Ruia
Date: July 28, 2026 Chairman
Place: Mumbai DIN: 00087396
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