Your Directors present the 32nd Annual Report and the audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31,2026.
Financial performance and state of the Company’s affairs
The financial performance of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,2026, is summarised below:
(H in lakhs)
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Particulars
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Financial Year ended March 31, 2026
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Financial Year ended March 31, 2025
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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Total Income (Excluding Regulatory Income)
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10,872
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7,98,852
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10,055
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8,25,704
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Gross Profit / (Loss) before depreciation and Exceptional Items
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1,412
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1,06,578
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(9,404)
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72,697
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Depreciation and Amortisation
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75
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82,921
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6
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90,967
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Exceptional Items- (Expenses) / Income
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-
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(38,160)
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-
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3,23,042
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Profit/(Loss) before taxation
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1,337
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(14,503)
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(9,410)
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3,04,772
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Tax expenses (Net) (including deferred tax and tax for earlier years)
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-
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19,186
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-
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9,989
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Profit/(Loss) after taxation before share of associates and non-controlling interest
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1,337
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(33,689)
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(9,410)
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2,94,783
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Profit/(Loss) after taxation after share of associates and non-controlling interest
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1,337
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(33,689)
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(9,410)
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2,94,783
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Business Operations
During the financial year 2025-26, the operating plants of the Company, set up through its subsidiary companies, performed exceedingly well on efficiency parameters.
The Company’s Sasan Ultra Mega Power Plant (UMPP) (Capacity 3,960 megawatt) continued its impressive performance with generation of 30,092 Million Units (MUs) with Plant Load Factor (PLF) of ~87% which demonstrates its efficiency and reliability. Compared to the all India average thermal PLF of approximately 60%, Sasan UMPP is operating at an exceptional level.
The Sasan UMPP stands as one of the largest integrated coal- based power plants globally. It is complemented by the Moher and Moher Amlohri Extension captive coal mines, which fulfill the plant’s fuel requirements. In the past year, the Sasan Coal Mine efficiently produced 17.18 million MT of coal and removed 48 million bank cubic meters of overburden.
The Rosa Thermal Power Plant, with a capacity of 1,200 megawatt, achieved a total generation of 6,952 MUs during the current fiscal year, reflecting stable operational performance.
The Solar Photovoltaic (PV) plant, with a capacity of 40 MW, utilizing photovoltaic panels to directly convert sunlight into electricity, generated 46.82 MUs during the year. Further, the 100
MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant, concentrating solar energy using mirrors to heat water to generate steam to drive turbines, produced 12.61 MUs during the year and contributed to cleaner and greener energy production.
Reliance Bangladesh LNG and Power Limited (RBLPL) has established a 718 MW (net) power plant at Meghnaghat, near Dhaka in Bangladesh. This project has been executed together with strategic partner JERA Power International (Netherlands), a subsidiary of JERA Co. Inc. Japan. The commercial operations of the project has commenced in July 2025.
As a step to transit toward renewable energy space, Reliance NU Suntech Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (WOS) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to supply 930 MW of solar power integrated with 465 MW/1,860 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). To achieve the contracted capacity of 930 MW, the project will deploy more than 1,700 MWp of solar generation capacity. Further, Reliance NU Energies Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary, has been awarded two renewable energy projects by SJVN involving an aggregate solar capacity of about 1,500 MWp and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity of 4,000 MWh.
Management Discussion and Analysis
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the financial year under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, (the ‘Listing Regulations’), is presented in a separate section forming part of this Annual Report.
Employee Stock Option Scheme
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee at its meeting held on November 10, 2025, had granted 99,92,103 options to the Eligible Employees of the Company as well as its Subsidiaries, pursuant to the “Reliance Power Employee Stock Options Scheme 2024”.
The relevant disclosures in terms of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (‘SBEB Regulations’) along with the Certificate from the Secretarial Auditor on implementation of the Scheme in terms of Regulation 13 of the SBEB Regulations are available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at https://.reliancepower.co.in/web/reliance-power/employee- stock-option-scheme-2024.
Warrants issued on preferential basis
The Company had issued and allotted 46.20 crore warrants during the financial year 2024-25 on a preferential basis, of which, 11.88 crore warrants were converted into an equivalent number of equity shares during the financial year under review, resulting in a consequent increase in the paid-up equity share capital of the Company. As on March 31, 2026, 34.32 crore warrants remained outstanding which subsequently lapsed due to non-conversion within the stipulated period of 18 months.
Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds
During the financial year under review, the Company obtained an enabling authorization from the members of the Company to make an international offering of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds / approved securities upto US$ 600 million, convertible into eligible securities of the Company, in lieu of the earlier proposal.
Dividend
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors (‘the Board’) has not recommended dividend on the equity shares of the Company. The Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company is available on the Company’s website at the link: https://.reliancepower.co.in/documents/2181716/2364859/ Dividend_Distribution_Policy_RPower.pdf
Deposits
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’) and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. There are no unclaimed deposits, unclaimed / unpaid interest, refunds due to the deposit holders or to be deposited with the Investor Education and Protection Fund as on March 31,2026.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
The Company has complied with the applicable provisions of Section 186 of the Act during the financial year under review. Pursuant to Section 186 of the Act, details of the Investments made by the Company are provided in Note 3.2(a) of the standalone financial statement.
Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Venture
During the financial year under review, the Company’s associate, Reliance Enterprises Private Limited has formed a Joint Venture namely GDL - Reliance Solar Pte Ltd at Bhutan with Green Digital Private Limited, a State Owned Enterprise of Royal Government of Bhutan. Further, Reliance Chittagong Power Company Limited, Bangladesh have ceased to be the subsidiary of the Company consequent to voluntary winding up. Additionally, Reliance Power Netherlands B.V. and Reliance Natural Resources (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. have entered into Share Purchase Agreement with Biotruster (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. for the sale of 100% equity shareholding in PT Avaneesh Coal Resources, PT Heramba Coal Resources, PT Sumukha Coal Services, PT Brayan Bintang Tiga Energi, and PT Sriwijaya Bintang Tiga Energi subject to certain conditions precedent and other customary terms and conditions. However, the transaction remains pending completion, subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions precedent under the agreement.
The summary of the performance and financial position of the subsidiaries, associates and joint venture are presented in Form AOC-1 and in Management Discussion and Analysis report forming part of this Annual Report.
The Policy for determining material subsidiary companies, as approved by the Board, may be accessed on the Company’s website at the link: https://.reliancepower.co.in/ documents/2181716/2364859/Policy_for_Determining_ Material_Subsidiary_05022025.pdf
Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements
The audited financial statements of the Company are drawn up, both on standalone and consolidated basis, for the financial year ended March 31,2026, in accordance with the requirements of
the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (‘Ind AS’), notified under Section 133 of the Act, read with relevant rules and other accounting principles. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Ind AS and relevant provisions of the Act based on the financial statements received from subsidiaries, associates and joint venture, as approved by their respective Board of Directors.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
In terms of the provisions of the Act, Shri Sachin Mohapatra, Non-Executive Director of the Company retires by rotation and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM).
During the period under review, Shri Vijay Kumar Sharma was reappointed as an Independent Director of the Company, for second term of five years, with effect from September 26, 2025.
Further, Shri Harmanjit Singh Nagi tendered his resignation as Director of the Company with effect from August 29, 2025, due to personal reasons. Dr. Thomas Mathew also resigned as Director of the Company with effect from August 29, 2025, due to pressure of work and personal issues.
Furthermore, Shri Ashok Kumar Pal has tendered his resignation as an Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company on October 11, 2025, due to his arrest and pending investigation. Shri Neeraj Parakh, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company has been given additional charge as the interim CFO of the Company, with effect from October 11,2025.
Also, Shri Arup Ashok Gupta was appointed as an Additional Director in the capacity of Non-Executive Director with effect from October 11,2025. Later, Dr. Zohra Chatterji was appointed as an Additional Director in the capacity of Independent Director with effect from October 28, 2025. Thereafter, the members of the Company duly approved their respective appointments through postal ballot on December 18, 2025.
Dr. Vijayalakshmy Gupta had tendered her resignation as Director of the Company with effect from November 03, 2025, owing to her poor health.
Additionally, Dr. Avinash Gupta was appointed as an Additional Director in the capacity of Independent Director with effect from May 21,2026, subject to the approval of members in the ensuing AGM of the Company.
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable contribution made by the outgoing Directors during their tenure as Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
The Company has received declaration from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations.
The details of programme for familiarisation of Independent Directors with the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates and related matters are uploaded on the website of the Company at the link: https://.reliancepower.co.in/ documents/2181716/13395902/Familiarization_Pogramme_ for_Independent_Directors.pdf
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors possess the requisite expertise and experience (including the proficiency) and are persons of high integrity and repute. They fulfill the conditions specified in the Act and the Listing Regulations and are independent of the management.
Shri Neeraj Parakh, Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and Smt. Ramandeep Kaur, Company Secretary are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
Evaluation of Directors, Board and Committees
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of the Company has devised a framework for performance evaluation of the Directors, Board and its Committees, which includes criteria for performance evaluation.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of the Board collectively, the Directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of the Committees of the Board. The Board performance was evaluated based on inputs received from all the Directors after considering the criteria such as Board composition and structure, effectiveness of Board / Committee processes and information provided to the Board, etc.
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated.
A separate meeting of the Independent Directors was also held for the evaluation of the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the performance of the Board as a whole.
Policy on appointment and remuneration for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board has devised a policy for selection, appointment and remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management. The Committee has also formulated the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Directors. The Policy, inter alia, covers the details of the remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management, their performance assessment and retention features. The policy has been put up on the Company’s website at https://.reliancepower.co.in/documents/2181716/2364859/ Remuneration_Policy_25052024_new.pdf
Directors’ Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 134(5) of the Act with respect to Directors’ Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that:
i. In the preparation of the annual financial statement, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
ii. The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31,2026 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
iii. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. The Directors had prepared the annual financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 on a ‘going concern’ basis;
v. The Directors had laid down proper internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
vi. The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Contracts and Arrangements with Related Parties
All contracts, arrangements and transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year under review with related parties were at an arm’s length basis and in the ordinary course of business.
There were no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons, which could have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
During the financial year under review, the Company has not entered into any contract / arrangement / transaction with related parties which could be considered material and required approval of members of the Company, in accordance with the policy of Company on materiality of related party transactions and as specified in the Schedule XII of the Listing Regulations, or which is required to be reported in e-Form AOC - 2 in terms of Section 134(3)(h) read with Section 188 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended.
All the required Related Party Transactions were placed before the Audit Committee for approval. Omnibus approval of the Audit Committee was obtained for the transactions which were of a repetitive nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted, were reviewed and statements giving details of all Related Party Transactions were placed before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company’s website at the link: https://. reliancepower.co.in/documents/2181716/2364859/Related_ Party_Transactions_Policy_21052026.pdf
Your Directors draw attention of the Members to Note 12 to the standalone financial statement, which sets out related party disclosures pursuant to Ind AS and Schedule V of Listing Regulations.
Material Changes and Commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the Company
During the financial year under review, actions were initiated against the Company / subsidiaries by various regulatory authorities including search and seizure by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). In the matter related to submission of alleged false bank guarantee to SECI, Shri Ashok Kumar Pal, former Executive Director and CFO of the Company has been arrested by ED and a supplementary prosecution complaint has been filed against the Company, its two subsidiaries and two employees, apart from other third parties. Also, the Economic Offences Wing of the Delhi Police has registered an FIR pursuant to a complaint filed by SECI in relation to an alleged false bank guarantee. The matter is under investigation. It is stated that the Company, its subsidiaries and its employees acted bona-fidely and are victims of a fraud, forgery, cheating and conspiracy committed by the third parties. Further, certain assets of the Company and its subsidiaries were provisionally attached by the ED for alleged violations of PMLA. After the end of the financial year, the provisional attachment order passed by ED with regard to these assets have been confirmed by the Adjudicating Authority under PMLA for a period of 365 days. The Company has also received a Show Cause Notice dated September 30, 2025, from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), alleging violations of the SEBI (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices) Regulations, 2003 read with the SEBI Act, 1992. Another Show Cause Notice dated April 10, 2026, has been received from SEBI alleging violations of Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations read with the SEBI Circular dated November 11,2024, as well as Regulations 4(1) (c) and 4(1)(e) of the Listing Regulations. Further, SEBI, vide its letter dated January 14, 2026, initiated a forensic audit of the Company in connection with alleged violations of the SEBI Act, 1992, Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, and Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has taken all appropriate steps including pursuing remedies available under the applicable law in order to protect and safeguard its interests, including the interest of all its
shareholders and other stakeholders. The Company continues to cooperate fully with the concerned authorities and remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance, transparency and regulatory compliance.
There were no other material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of this report.
Meetings of the Board
During the financial year ended March 31,2026, thirteen Board meetings were held. Details of meetings held and attended by each Director are given in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
Audit Committee
As on date, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors comprises of Independent Directors namely Dr. Avinash Gupta as Chairman and Shri Ashok Ramaswamy, Shri Vijay Kumar Sharma and Dr. Zohra Chatterji as Members.
During the financial year under review, all the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
Auditors and Auditors’ Report
M/s. Pathak H.D. & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, who were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive years at the 27th AGM of the Company held on September 14, 2021, would complete their second term of appointment upon the conclusion of the 32nd AGM of the Company and shall retire from office thereafter.
Accordingly, the Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has proposed the appointment of M/s. Kailash Chand Jain & Co., Chartered Accountants, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive years, to hold office from the conclusion of the ensuing AGM until the conclusion of the 37th AGM of the Company, subject to the approval of the Members at the ensuing AGM. The Company has received a consent letter from M/s. Kailash Chand Jain & Co. along with the confirmation that they are not disqualified from being appointed as Statutory Auditors.
Your Directors draw attention of the Members to the Page no. 278 of this report which sets out the impact of Audit Qualifications on Consolidated Financial Statements.
The observations and comments given by the Auditors in their report, read together with notes on Standalone Financial Statements are self-explanatory and hence do not call for any further comments under section 134 of the Act.
No fraud has been reported by the Auditor under section 143(12) of the Act.
Cost Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1 48 of the Act and the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors have appointed M/s. N. Ritesh & Associates, Cost Accountants, as the Cost Auditors of the Company for conducting the cost audit of the Power Project of the Company, for the financial year ending March 31, 2027 and their remuneration is subject to ratification by the Members at the ensuing AGM of the Company.
The provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act continue to apply to the Company and accordingly the Company has maintained cost accounts and records in respect of the applicable product for the year ended March 31,2026.
Secretarial Standards
During the financial year under review, the Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Secretarial Audit and Secretarial Compliance Report
Pursuant to provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, M/s. Ashita Kaul & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, were appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company at the 31st AGM of the Company held on August 08, 2025, for a term of five consecutive financial years commencing from April 01, 2025 till March 31, 2030. The Company has received confirmation from M/s. Ashita Kaul & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, that they are not disqualified from continuing as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company.
There is no qualification, reservation or adverse remark made by the Secretarial Auditors in the Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended March 31,2026. The Audit Report of the Secretarial Auditors of the Company and its material subsidiaries for the financial year ended March 31,2026 are attached hereto as Annexure A1 to A3.
Pursuant to Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, the Company has obtained Secretarial Compliance Report from the Secretarial Auditors on compliance of all applicable SEBI Regulations and circulars/ guidelines issued there under.
The observations and comments given by the Secretarial Auditor in the report are self-explanatory and hence do not call for any further comments under section 134 of the Act.
Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as on March 31,2026 is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at the link: https://. reliancepower.co.in/web/reliance-power/annual-return
Particulars of Employees and related disclosures
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with rule 5(2) & 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended, a statement showing the names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said Rules are provided in the Annual Report.
Disclosures relating to the remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with rule 5(1) of the aforesaid rules, also form part of this Annual Report.
However, having regard to the provisions of second proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid information, is being sent to all the Members of the Company and others entitled thereto. Any Member interested in obtaining the same may write to the Company Secretary and the same will be furnished on request.
Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo
The particulars as required to be disclosed in terms of Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are given in Annexure B forming part of this Report.
Corporate Governance
The Company has adopted Corporate Governance Policies and Code of Conduct, which sets out the systems, processes and policies conforming to the international standards. The report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 34(3) read with para C of Schedule V of the Listing Regulations is presented in a separate section forming part of this Annual Report.
A certificate from M/s. Ashita Kaul & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, confirming compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Para E of Schedule V to the Listing Regulations is enclosed with this Report.
Whistle Blower / Vigil Mechanism
In accordance with Section 177 of the Act and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated a vigil mechanism to address the genuine concerns, if any, of the directors and employees. The vigil mechanism is overseen by the Audit Committee and every person has direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The details of the same have been stated in the Report on Corporate Governance and the policy can also be accessed on the Company’s website at the link: https://.reliancepower.co.in/documents/2181716/2364859/ Whistle_Blower_Vigil_Mechanism_Policy_21052026.pdf
Risk Management
The Board of the Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee which consists of Independent Directors and Executive Director of the Company. The details of the Committee and its terms of reference, etc. are set out in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report.
The Company has a Business Risk Management Framework to identify, evaluate business risks and opportunities. This framework seeks to create transparency, minimize adverse impact on the business objectives and enhances Company’s competitive advantage. The Business Risk Management Framework defines the risk management approach across the enterprise at various levels including documentation and reporting.
The risks are assessed for each project and mitigation measures are initiated both at the project as well as the corporate level. More details on Risk Management indicating development and implementation of Risk Management policy including identification of elements of risk and their mitigation are covered in Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Report.
Compliance with provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
The Company is committed to uphold and maintain the dignity of women employees and it has in place a policy which provides for protection against sexual harassment of women at work place and for prevention and redressal of such complaints. The Company has also constituted an Internal Complaints Committee in accordance with the provisions of this Act. During the financial year under review, no complaints pertaining to sexual harassment were received.
The Code on Social Security, 2020 - Maternity benefit
The Company is in compliance with the applicable provisions relating to maternity benefits as prescribed under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961/ the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company has constituted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability Committee in compliance with the Section 135 of the Act read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. At present, the CSR and Sustainability Committee of the Board consist of Independent Directors namely Shri Ashok Ramaswamy as Chairman, Shri Vijay Kumar Sharma, Dr. Zohra Chatterji and Dr. Avinash Gupta as Members. The Annual Report on CSR activities is given in Annexure C.
The CSR policy formulated by the Committee may be accessed on the Company’s website at the link: https://.reliancepower. co.in/documents/2181716/2364859/CSR_Policy.pdf
Significant and Material Orders, if any, passed by Regulators or Courts or Tribunals
No orders have been passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status of the Company and its operations.
Internal Financial Controls and their adequacy
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements across the organization. The same is subject to review periodically by the internal auditors for its effectiveness. During the financial year under review, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operations were observed.
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year under review, prepared in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, forms part of this Annual Report. The BRSR Core disclosures have been subjected to independent reasonable assurance by M/s. Shailesh Haribhakti & Associates, Chartered Accountants, and the Independent Assurance Report thereon also forms part of this Annual Report.
Proceeding under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (‘IBC’)
An application has been filed against the Company under IBC in April 2026, for an alleged default of debt (net debt US$ 165.41 mn) by Samalkot Power Limited, a subsidiary, guaranteed by the Company. The same has not been admitted.
General
During the financial year under review, the Company has not transferred any amounts to reserves; not issued any equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise, nor issued any sweat equity shares to its Directors or Employees or changed its nature of business. Additionally, the Company did not enter into any agreement for one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
Acknowledgements
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the co-operation and assistance received from members, debenture holders, debenture trustee, bankers, financial institutions, government authorities, regulatory bodies and other business constituents during the financial year under review. Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the commitment displayed by all executives, officers and staff.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Ashok Ramaswamy Neeraj Parakh
Date: May 21,2026 Director Executive Director, CEO and CFO
Place: Mumbai DIN: 00233663 DIN: 07002249
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