Your Directors are pleased to present the 41st Annual Report of your Company along with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
1. Financial highlights:
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Particulars
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Consolidated
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Standalone
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FY 2025-26
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FY 2024-25
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FY 2025-26
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FY 2024-25
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Revenue from Operations (Net)
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9,399.11
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10,545.09
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7,592.71
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8,622.45
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Other Income
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68.80
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152.15
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221.49
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149.80
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Total Revenue
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9,467.91
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10,697.24
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7,814.20
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8,772.25
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EBITDA
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862.01
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1,450.65
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617.96
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1,056.75
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EBITDA Margins (%)
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9.1
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13.56
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7.91
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12.05
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Finance Cost
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161.48
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217.47
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75.26
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128.51
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Depreciation and amortization
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394.09
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373.39
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258.86
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277.23
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Profit before exceptional items and tax and share of net profit of Associates
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306.44
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859.79
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283.84
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651.01
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Exceptional item
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18.97
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-
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13.47
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-
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Share of net profit of Associates
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*
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0.39
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-
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-
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Profit before tax
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287.47
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860.18
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270.37
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651.01
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Tax Expense
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74.58
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216.16
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29.62
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144.13
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Profit after taxation
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212.89
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644.02
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240.75
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506.88
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Earnings per share (Nominal value per share K1)
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Basic (Before exceptional item)
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2.29
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6.70
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2.66
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5.31
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Diluted (Before exceptional item)
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2.29
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6.68
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2.66
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5.30
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Basic (After exceptional item)
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2.14
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6.70
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2.56
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5.31
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Diluted (After exceptional item)
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2.14
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6.68
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2.56
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5.30
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2. Performance and Outlook:
Your Company's total revenue has seen decrease by 11.5% on consolidated basis and 10.92% on standalone basis. Your Company's EBITDA has decreased by 40.6% on consolidated level and 41.52% on standalone basis. This has resulted in decrease in EBITDA margin of 4.46% on consolidated basis and 4.14% on standalone basis. Profit before Tax has decreased by 66.6% on consolidated basis and 58.47% on standalone basis. Profit After Tax has decreased by 66.94% on consolidated basis and 52.5% on standalone basis.
3. Share Capital:
During the year under review, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company stood at I 4,17,78,56,070 divided into 4,17,78,56,070 Ordinary (Equity) Shares of I 1 each.
The issued, subscribed and paid-up Share Capital of the Company stood at I 95,91,52,514 divided into 95,91,52,514 Ordinary (Equity) shares of I 1 each.
There was no change in the issued, subscribed and paid-up Share Capital of the Company during the year under review.
However, the Company has approved Buy back of equity shares post the closure of financial year.
4. Dividend:
i. Dividend Distribution Policy:
In terms of the Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015") the Board approved and adopted Dividend Distribution Policy of your Company setting out the parameters and circumstances that will be taken into account by the Board in determining the distribution of dividend to the shareholders and/or retaining the profits earned by your Company. The copy of the said Policy is also available on the Company's website athttps://www.welspunliving.com/uploads/ investor_data/investorreport_8764.pdf
ii. Dividend for Financial Year (FY) 2025-26:
The Board at its Meeting held on May 15, 2026 has recommended a final dividend of I 0.10 per equity share for the FY2025-26 aggregating to I 9.59 Crore, subject to the approval of the shareholders. Dividend will be payable subject to approval of Members at
the ensuing Annual General Meeting ("AGM") and deduction of tax at source to those Members whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the Record Date fixed for the purpose of declaration of Dividend. A snapshot of the dividend track record of your Company for previous financial years is given below.
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Financial Year
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Total Dividend (%)
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Cash Outflow
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2025-26
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10%
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9.44
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2024-25
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170%
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163.06
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2023-24
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10%
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4.80
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The Company declares and pays dividend in Indian rupees. In terms of the requirements of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the Company has made the payments of Dividend after deducting the Tax at Source, as applicable, for previous financial years. The dividend remittance outside of India is governed by Indian laws on Foreign Exchange and are also subject to deduction of Tax at Source, as applicable.
iii. Unclaimed/Unpaid Dividend :
During the year ended March 31, 2026, your Company has transferred dividend of I 24,58,880.95 remaining unclaimed for the financial year 2017-18 to the Investor Education and Protection Fund. Details of the aforesaid transfer is available on the Company's website at:https://www.welspunliving.com/uploads/ investor_data/investorreport_8989.xlsm
5. Subsidiaries, Associate and Joint Ventures:
i. Pursuant to scheme of amalgamation, of Welspun Home Solutions Limited ("the Transferor Company") with Welspun Advanced Materials (India) Limited ("the Transferee Company") and their respective shareholders ("the Scheme"), Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Ahmedabad Bench and Hyderabad Bench, approved the scheme vide order dated April 25, 2025 and May 08, 2025, respectively.
As a result of the Scheme becoming effective, inter alia, Welspun Home Solutions Limited, which was a wholly owned subsidiary of Welspun Advanced Materials (India) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, merged with Welspun Advanced Materials (India) Limited.
The name of the resulting subsidiary, Welspun Advanced Materials (India) Limited was later changed to Welspun Home Solutions Limited w.e.f May 28, 2025.
ii. The Company has made an investment resulting in the acquisition of a 35% stake in Welspun Corporate Services Limited (formerly known as
Welspun Home Textiles Limited), which became an Associate Company with effect from March 25, 2026.
A report on the performance and financial position of each of the subsidiary companies of your Company is included in the consolidated financial statement presented in Form AOC-1 attached as Annexure - 1 to this Report. Financial statements of subsidiary companies of your Company is hosted on your Company's website at www.welspunliving.com Investors Financial Results Annual Reports - Subsidiary Company.
Your Company's policy on Material Subsidiary as approved by the Board is hosted on the Company's website at :https://www.welspunliving.com/ uploads/investor_data/investorreport_8766.pdf
6. Auditors and Auditors' Report:
Appointments of Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditors, Secretarial Auditors and Internal Auditors are recommended by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board. Statutory Auditors and Internal Auditors meet the Audit Committee in absence of any member of the management.
i. Statutory Auditor(s):
Members of the Company appointed S R B C & CO LLP as statutory auditors for its 2nd term of five years commencing from expiry of 37th Annual General Meeting held on September 12, 2022 and end on conclusion of 42nd Annual General Meeting that may be held in the year 2027.
The Auditors are holding a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Total fees for all services paid by the Company and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, to the statutory auditors and all entities in the network firm/network entity of which the statutory auditors is a part during the financial year under Report is I 4.13 Crore.
ii. Cost Auditor(s):
As per Section 148 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") read with Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of your Company has reappointed M/s. Kiran J. Mehta & Co., Cost Accountants as the Cost Auditors of your Company for FY 2026-27 based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee.
Members are requested to ratify their remuneration by passing an ordinary resolution in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
As required under the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the cost accounting records as specified by the Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Act are made and maintained by the Company.
iii. Secretarial Auditor(s) and Secretarial Audit Report:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with the Rule 9 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and the amended Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, Members of the Company had appointed JMJA & Associates LLP, a Peer reviewed firm of Company Secretaries (ICSI Firm Registration No. L2016MH9200), as the Secretarial Auditor of your Company at the 40th Annual General Meeting of the period commencing from Financial Year 2025-26 till the Financial Year 2029-30.
JMJA & Associates LLP had given their consent to act as Secretarial Auditors of the Company and confirmed that their aforesaid appointment would be within the prescribed limits under the Act & Rules made thereunder and the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015.
They have also confirmed that they are not disqualified to be appointed as Secretarial Auditors in terms of provisions of the Act & Rules made thereunder and the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015.
The Secretarial Audit Report for FY 2025-26 is attached herewith as Annexure - 2 to this Report. As per Regulation 24A ofSEBI Listing Regulations 2015, the Secretarial Audit Report for FY 2025-26 of Welspun Global Brands Limited, material unlisted subsidiary is also attached under Annexure - 3.
iv. Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
The Company has undertaken an audit for the financial year 2025-26 for all applicable compliances as per SEBI Regulations and Circulars/ Guidelines issued thereunder. The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report has been submitted to the stock exchanges within 60 days from the end of the financial year under review. The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report is available on the Company's website athttps://www.welspunliving. com/uploads/investor_data/investorreport_9003.pdf
V. Internal Auditor (s):
In terms of the provisions of Section 138 of the Act, read with the Companies (Account) Rules, 2014, and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, your Company has re-appointed M/s. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, as the Internal Auditors of your Company for FY 2026-27.
The Audit Report issued by Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditors and Secretarial Auditors does not contain any qualification, reservation, disclaimer or adverse remark.
7. Disclosure of Shares held in suspense account:
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Aggregate number of shareholders and the outstanding shares in the suspense account lying at the beginning of the year
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Number of shareholders who approached issuer for transfer of shares from suspense account during the year
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Number of shareholders to whom shares were transferred from suspense account during the year
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Aggregate number of shareholders and the outstanding shares in the suspense account lying at the end of the year
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No. of Holders
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No. of Shares
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No. of Holders
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No. of Shares
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No. of Holders
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No. of Shares
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No. of Holders
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No. of Shares
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Remarks
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253
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1,11,730
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14
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20,030
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14
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20,030
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239
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91,700
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Requests received from the shareholders
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8. Listing with the Stock Exchanges:
Your Company's equity shares are listed on National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE). Annual listing fees for the FY 2025-26 have been paid to NSE and BSE. There are no unsecured Commercial Papers outstanding as at March 31, 2026.
9. Finance:
i. Credit Rating:
During the year, CARE Ratings Limited ('CARE') has reaffirmed your Company's long term credit rating as 'AA' while revising the outlook from 'positive' to 'stable'. CARE reaffirmed Short term credit rating as 'A1 '.
ii. Deposits:
Your Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaning of Chapter V of the Act. Further, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposit was outstanding as at the end of the financial year 2025-26.
10. Board of Directors:
Your Company's Board comprises mix of executive and non-executive directors with considerable experience and expertise across a range of fields such as finance, accounts, marketing, brand building, general management and strategy. Except the independent directors and Mr. Balkrishan Goenka, all other directors are liable to retire by rotation as per the provisions of the Act. It is confirmed that, except for Mr. Balkrishan Goenka and Ms. Dipali Goenka who are husband and wife, there is no relationship between the directors inter-se. The Board of Directors met 5 times during the Financial Year under review on the following dates: May 29, 2025; July 30, 2025; November 12, 2025; February 12, 2026 and March 19, 2026.
During the year under review, there was no change in the composition of the Board of Directors of the Company. However, the following changes in the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company took place during the year.
i. Changes in Key Managerial Personnel:
(i) Cessation of Mr. Shashikant Thorat (holding Membership no. FCS-6505), as Company Secretary of the Company, from the close of business hours of September 16, 2025.
(ii) Cessation of Mr. Sanjay Gupta, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company, from the close of business hours of October 15. 2025.
(iii) Appointment of Ms. Shraddha Popat (holding Membership no. ACS-54561), as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from November 12, 2025.
(iv) Appointment of Mr. Manish Bansal as Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from January 01, 2026.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the Articles of Association of your Company, Mr. Rajesh Mandawewala (holding Director Identification Number DIN: 00007179) is retiring by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has recommended re-appointment.
Details about director being appointed or re-appointed are given in the Notice of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
ii. Declaration by an Independent Director(s):
Your Company has received declarations from all the independent directors as per the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Act confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under the provisions of Section 149(6) of the Act and that there is no change in the circumstances as on the date of this Report which may affect their respective status as an independent director.
Your Board confirms that in its opinion the independent directors fulfill the conditions prescribed under the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 and they are independent of the management. All the independent directors on the Board of the Company are registered with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs ("IICA"), Manesar, Gurgaon as notified by the Central Government under Section 150(1) of the Act.
Test of independence based on criteria given in SEC (USA) Rule 4200:
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Key Independence Criteria
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Mr. Murali Sivaraman
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Mr. Sunil Duggal
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Dr. Ritu Anand
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Ms. Naiyya Saggi
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The director must not have been employed by the Company in an executive capacity within the last five years.
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V
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V
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V
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V
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The director must not be a "Family Member of an individual who is, or during the past three years was employed by the Company or by any parent or subsidiary of the Company as an executive officer".
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V
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V
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V
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V
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The director must not be (and must not be affiliated with a company that is) an adviser or consultant to the Company or a member of the Company's senior management.
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V
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V
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V
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V
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The director must not be affiliated with a significant customer or supplier of the Company.
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V
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V
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V
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V
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The director must have no personal services contract(s) with the Company or a member of the Company's senior management.
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V
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V
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V
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V
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The director must not be affiliated with a not-for-profit entity that receives significant contributions from the Company.
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V
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V
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V
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V
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The director must not have been a partner or employee of the Company's outside auditor during the past three years.
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V
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V
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V
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V
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The director must not have any other conflict of interest that the board itself determines to mean they cannot be considered independent
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V
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V
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V
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V
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iii. Directors' Evaluation:
Background:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC") has laid down the criteria for evaluation of performance of the Board, its committees and the directors.
In compliance with Sections 134, 178 of, and Para II, V and VIII of Schedule IV to, the Act and Regulation 17 of Para A of Part D of Schedule II to the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the annual performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and individual Directors was carried out during the year. In order to facilitate an objective and independent evaluation process, the Company engaged an external professional agency to conduct the evaluation exercise. The evaluation framework, including the revised questionnaires and evaluation criteria, was reviewed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee before being circulated to the Directors for providing their ratings and feedback in a confidential manner.
Mode of evaluation:
Your Company has developed an in-house digital platform to facilitate confidential responses to a structured questionnaire.Each question in the evaluation was rated on a fivepoint scale, ranging from the lowest rating ("1") to the highest rating ("5").
The evaluation criteria covered various aspects relating to the functioning and effectiveness of the Board, Committees and Directors, including Board composition and competencies, strategic oversight, governance and compliance, risk management, Board dynamics, participation in discussions, quality of decision-making, stakeholder engagement and effectiveness of processes and procedures. The evaluation criteria were broadly aligned with the applicable regulatory requirements and governance best practices.
The Independent Directors, at their separate meeting, reviewed the performance of the Non-Independent Directors, the Chairperson and the Board as a whole, taking into account the views of the Executive and Non-Executive Directors. Further, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance evaluation outcome of the Board, Committees and individual Directors. Thereafter, the Board reviewed and discussed the evaluation outcome and noted the suggestions for further strengthening the overall effectiveness of the Board and its Committees.
Results:
The outcome of the evaluation confirmed that the Board and its Committees continue to operate effectively, demonstrating strong governance, strategicleadership,soundoversight,professionalism, ethical conduct, effective stakeholder engagement and robust risk management.
The evaluation acknowledged the Board's diverse composition, the appropriate blend of functional, industry and financial expertise, and the constructive participation of Directors, all of which contributed to effective deliberations, balanced decision-making and overall Board effectiveness. It also recognised the Board's strong commitment to ethics, integrity, compliance, transparency and long-term value creation for all stakeholders.
The evaluation further highlighted the effective leadership of the Chairperson in fostering an environment of open dialogue, constructive discussion and collaborative decision-making. The Committees were also assessed as performing effectively, with appropriate focus on their respective responsibilities and governance oversight, supported by well-structured processes and disciplined meeting management.
The evaluation also identified opportunities for further enhancement, particularly in strengthening long-term strategic oversight and review mechanisms.
iv. Induction and familiarization of Director(s):
The Company conducts familiarisation programmes for Independent Directors with an objective to provide them with an understanding of the Company's business, industry, operations, regulatory environment and strategic priorities, thereby enabling them to effectively discharge their roles, responsibilities and duties as members of the Board and its Committees.
At the time of appointment, the Independent Directors are provided with an induction and orientation programme covering, inter alia, the Company's business model, organisational structure, nature of industry, operational framework and key policies of the Company. The Directors are also apprised of their roles, rights and responsibilities under the Act, the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, and other applicable laws.
The Board and the Committees are regularly updated by the Senior Management on business and functional matters through presentations, discussions and review meetings. During the year, the familiarisation programmes and updates covered, inter alia, the following areas:
• Business updates;
• Strategy updates including global business updates, domestic/flooring business updates;
• Manufacturing and operational updates;
• Updates on ongoing projects; and capex
• Legal and regulatory developments;
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability initiatives;
• Human resources updates;
• Innovation and Research & Development (R&D) initiatives;
• Information Technology, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence related developments; and
• Financial performance, internal controls and audit related matters.
These programmes enable the Independent Directors to gain insights into the Company's operations and business environment and contribute effectively to the deliberations of the Board.
The policy on Company's familiarization programme for Independent Directors is hosted on your Company's website at
www.welspunliving.com/uploads/investor_data/
investorreport_8976.pdf
v. Committees of the Board of Directors:
Information on the Audit Committee, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, ESG & CSR Committee, the Stakeholders' Relationship, Share Transfer and Investor Grievance Committee, Risk Management Committee and meeting of those committees held during the year is given in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report.
11. Employee Stock Option Plan ("ESOP"):
It is hereby confirmed that there is no material change in Welspun Living Employee Benefit Scheme - 2022 ("ESOP 2022"). During the year, your Company granted 4,50,000 employee stock options. The details of Stock Options granted under ESOP 2022 and the other disclosures in compliance with the provisions of Regulation 14 read with Part F of Schedule I of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, are available on your Company's website at https://www.welspunliving.com/uploads/investor_ data/investorreport_8995.pdf
Accounting treatment of stock options is given in Note No. 45 in the standalone financial statements.
A certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of your Company viz. JMJA & Associates LLP, Company Secretaries with respect to implementation of Welspun Living Employee Benefit Scheme - 2022 will be available at the ensuing AGM for inspection by the Members.
12. Loans, Guarantees and Investments:
In terms of the provisions of Section 186 of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, disclosures relating to loans, guarantees and investments as on March 31, 2026 are given in the Notes nos. 6(a), 6(b) 29 and 32 to the Standalone Financial Statements forming part of this Annual Report.
13. Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties:
All related party transactions that were entered into during the year under report were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business, to serve mutual needs and mutual interest. The following were the Material Transactions undertaken during the year; with,
• Welspun Global Brands Limited ("WGBL"), subsidiary of the Company.
• Between WGBL and Welspun USA Inc., a subsidiary of the Company and subsidiary of WGBL, a stepdown subsidiary of the Company.
This transaction are in ordinary course of business and at arm's length.
The Audit Committee has given its omnibus approval which is valid for one financial year. The shareholders approval is being sought at the ensuing Annual General Meeting for the above mentioned transactions.
Your Company's policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is available on Company's website athttps://www.welspunliving.com/uploads/ investor_data/investorreport_8883.pdf
Further, the necessary details as required under the Act are given in Form AOC-2 as Annexure - 4 to this Report.
The details of the related party transactions as required under IND-AS 24 are set out in Note No. 29 to the Standalone financial statements forming part of this Report.
14. Details of Remuneration to Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
i. Details as required pursuant to Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given below:
(a) the ratio of the remuneration of each Executive Directors and Key Managerial personnels to the median remuneration of the employees of your Company for FY 2025-26 is as given below:
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Name and Designation
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The percentage increase in remuneration
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The ratio of the remuneration to the median remuneration of the employees (No. of times)
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Mr. Rajesh Mandawewala Executive Vice Chairman
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0%
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188
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Ms. Dipali Goenka Managing Director & CEO
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1%
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180
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Mr. Altaf Jiwani@ Whole-time Director
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12%
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256
|
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Mr. Manish Bansal# Chief Financial Officer
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N.A.
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24
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Ms. Shraddha Popat* Company Secretary
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N.A.
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13
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(b) The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in FY 2025-26 was 6%.
(c) Your Company had 16,232 permanent employees on its payroll as on March 31, 2026.
(d) Average percentage increase in the salaries of employees other than the managerial personnel in FY 2025-26 was 9.21%.
The key parameters for any variable component of remuneration availed by the directors are as per the Nomination and Remuneration Policy. We affirm that the remuneration is as per the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of your Company.
ii. Details of the employees of your Company as required pursuant to Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided in a separate annexure forming part of this report. In terms of proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Shareholders, excluding the aforesaid Annexure. The said Statement shall be open for inspection. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary at Companysecretary_wll@welspun.com. None of the employees listed in the said Annexure are related to any Director of the Company.
iii. Ms. Dipali Goenka, Managing Director & CEO, apart from receiving remuneration from the Company, she also received I 4.31 Crore as remuneration and is eligible for a commission of 2% of its profits from Welspun Global Brands Limited, subsidiary of the Company.
iv. Details of managerial remuneration and payments to other directors is given in the Annual Return.
15. Annual Return:
Pursuant to section 134(3)(a) and section 92(3) of the Companies Act, a copy of the Annual Return in Form MGT-7 is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.welspunliving.com/uploads/investor_ data/investorreport_8994.pdf
16. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR):
In accordance with the Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate section on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report describing the initiatives taken by your Company from Environmental, Social and Governance perspective, along with BRSR Independent Assurance report by BDO India Services Private Limited forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
17. Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo:
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo required to be disclosed pursuant to Section 134(3) (m) of the Act read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is attached as Annexure - 5 to this Report.
18. Corporate Social Responsiblity (CSR):
The key philosophy of all CSR initiatives of the Company is enshrined in the three E's which have become guiding principles of the CSR initiatives - Education, Empowerment (of Women) and Environment & Health.
The CSR Policy of your Company as approved by the Board of Directors, is available on Company's website at:https://www.welspunliving.com/uploads/investor_ data/investorreport_8768.pdf.
The initiatives undertaken by your Company during FY 2025-26 and disclosures as required under Rule 9 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure - 6 to this Report.
The Company's CSR programs are linked with the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the UN; clearly defined activities and goals - ongoing/ long-term; provisions related to excess contribution & set-off, capital assets governance structure & responsibilities.
19. Internal Controls:
Your Company has adequate internal control system, which is commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. Your Company has designed and implemented a process driven framework for Internal Financial Controls ("IFC") within the meaning of the explanation of Section 134(5) of the Act, the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, and other relevant statutes applicable to your Company.
Your Company has well-documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various processes which are periodically reviewed for changes warranted by business needs. The Internal Auditors continuously monitor the efficiency of the internal controls/compliance with the SOPs with the objective of providing to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, an independent, objective and reasonable assurance of the adequacy and effectiveness of the organisation's risk management, control and governance processes.
For the year ended March 31, 2026, the Board is of the opinion that your Company has sound IFC commensurate with the nature of its business operations; wherein adequate controls are in place and operating effectively and no material weakness exists. Your Company has a process in place to continuously monitor existing controls and identify gaps and implement new and/or improved controls wherever the effect of such gaps would have a material effect on your Company's operation.
20. Risk Management:
Your Company is exposed to risks across all levels and functions of the organisation. The Board has approved Enterprise Risk Management Policy (ERMP) to effectively address financial, operational, business, compliance and strategic risk. A structured enterprise risk management program has been formulated and implemented. Refer to the Management Discussion & Analysis Report Section in this Report for risks and threats applicable to your Company.
21. Corporate Governance:
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance requirements as set out by Securities and Exchange Board of India. The Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 forms an integral part of this Report. The requisite Compliance Certificate is obtained from JMJA & Associates LLP, Company Secretaries regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Part E of the Schedule V of SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report.
22. Management Discussion and Analysis Report ("MDA"):
The MDA Report on the operation of the Company as required under the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, is provided in a separate section and forms part of this Report.
23. Policy on Determination of Materiality of Event or Information:
The Company has formulated a Policy for Determination of Materiality of Events or Information in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Policy is available on the website of the Company athttps:// www.welspunliving.com/uploads/investor_data/ investorreport_8863.pdf
The objective of the Policy is to determine the materiality of events or information of the Company and to make disclosures of such events or information to Stock Exchanges in a timely manner to ensure good corporate governance.
24. Vigil Mechanism:
Your Company is committed to highest standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has formulated Whistle Blower Policy and Vigil Mechanism for its directors and employees and any director or employee may make protected disclosures to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. No personnel have been denied access to the Audit Committee. The Policy is available on the website of the Company athttps:// www.welspunliving.com/uploads/investor_data/ investorreport_8763_1.pdf
25. Adherence to Maternity Benefit Regulations:
Your Company affirms that it has fully adhered to all applicable provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, ensuring comprehensive protection and welfare measures for eligible women employees during maternity.
26. Disclosure on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace:
Your Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The details of complains is as given below-
a. No. of complaints filed during the financial year: 0
b. No. of complaints disposed of during the financial year: 0
c. No. of complaints pending as on end of the financial year/beyond 90 days: 0
27. Directors' Responsibility Statement:
Pursuant to Sections 134(3)(c) & 134(5) of the Act, 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 have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. the directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for the FY 2025-26;
c. the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e. the directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f. the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
28. Miscellaneous:
The Board of Directors confirm that, during the year:
a. There was no change in the general nature of business of your Company.
b. No material change or commitment has occurred which would have affected the financial position of your Company between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
c. No significant and material order was passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals which would have impacted the going concern status and your Company's operations in future.
d. No amount was required to be transferred to General Reserve.
e. No share with differential rights was issued by your Company nor did your Company issue any equity share as sweat equity share.
f. No fraud took place in the Company during the year and hence, no such reporting was made to the Audit Committee and the Board under Section 143(12) of the Act, read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014.
g. There were no proceedings initiated/pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Further, there were no instances of one time settlement with the Banker or Financial Institution.
h. The Board of Directors affirms that the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Companies Secretaries of India and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
i. The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards.
29. Acknowledgements:
Your Directors convey their deepest appreciation for the unstinted dedication, professionalism, commitment and resilience displayed by the Company's employees at al levels and business partners, customers, vendors, etc. Your Directors also wish to express their gratitude towards the Shareholders for their continued trust, support and confidence.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Balkrishan Goenka
May 15, 2026 Chairman
Mumbai DIN: 00270175
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