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Dear Members
The Board of Directors (Board) take pleasure in
presenting this 19th (nineteenth) Annual Report of Embassy Developments Limited (formerly
Equinox India Developments Limited and earlier Indiabulls Real Estate Limited) (the Company
or EDL), together with the audited financial statements
(consolidated and standalone) of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The summary of the audited financial statements of the Company for the
financial year ended March 31, 2025, are as under:
Amount (J Mn.)
Particulars |
Consolidated |
Standalone |
| FY 202425 |
FY 202324 |
FY 202425 |
FY 202324 |
Total income |
25,469.72 |
12,175.35 |
21,967.86 |
10,877.34 |
Total expenses |
24,768.93 |
17,381.46 |
21,024.79 |
14740.71 |
Profit before Depreciation /
Amortisation |
700.79 |
(5206.11) |
943.07 |
(3863.37) |
Less: Depreciation / Amortisation |
147.60 |
65.65 |
139.93 |
65.52 |
Profit before tax &
exceptional items |
553.19 |
(5271.76) |
803.14 |
(3928.89) |
Exceptional items, net gain |
(280.00) |
|
(280.00) |
|
Profit/ (loss) before tax |
273.19 |
(5271.76) |
523.14 |
(3928.89) |
Less: Tax Expense |
(1756.13) |
(421.18) |
(2118.64) |
(510.16) |
Profit/ (loss) after tax
before share of net profit/ (loss) of associate/ joint venture |
2029.32 |
(4850.58) |
2641.78 |
(3418.73) |
Share of Net Profit/ (loss) in
associate/ joint ventures |
(92.98) |
(323.37) |
|
|
Profit/ (loss) after share
of net profit/ (loss) of associate/ joint venture |
1936.34 |
(5173.95) |
2641.78 |
(3418.73) |
Other Comprehensive Income, net
of Income Tax |
175.35 |
4,230.62 |
(1,664.73) |
0.08 |
Total comprehensive income/
(loss) for the year |
2,111.69 |
(943.33) |
977.05 |
(3,418.65) |
Note: In terms of the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS')
the amalgamation of NAM Estates Private Limited ("Amalgamating Company 1 or
"NAM Estates) with the Company, is considered as reverse merger for financial
reporting purpose. Hence, NAM Estates is considered as accounting acquirer / legal
acquiree and the Company is considered as accounting acquiree / legal acquirer. In terms
of the accounting treatment, the financial statements for the financial year ended March
31, 2025 comprises of the following:
Operations of NAM Estates for the premerger period, i.e., from April 1,
2024 till January 23, 2025; and
Operations of Embassy Developments Limited (as a merged entity
including NAM Estates) for the period starting from January 24, 2025, i.e. date of
effectiveness of scheme of amalgamation till March 31, 2025.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
In accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act,
2013, and considering the financial performance and operational requirements of the
Company, no amount has been transferred to the General Reserve during the financial year
202425.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF MERGER: INTEGRATION INTO
EMBASSY GROUP
The Board is pleased to report that, during the financial year 202425,
after a prolonged wait and inordinate delay, the Hon'ble National Company Law Appellate
Tribunal, New Delhi Bench, by its order dated January 7, 2025, approved the Scheme of
Amalgamation ("Scheme), providing for the merger of NAM Estates Private
Limited ("NAM Estates) (an Embassy Group entity) into the Company under
Sections 230232 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements
and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016 ("Merger).
The Merger became effective on January 24, 2025, upon which NAM Estates
stood transferred and merged with the Company, resulting in an enhanced scale of
operations, a stronger balance sheet, and the ability to leverage synergies across revenue
generation and operational efficiencies. As consideration of Merger, the Company issued
and allotted 60,91,05,999 fully paid equity shares of face value H2/ each of the Company
to the shareholders of NAM Estates, as on the record date, in the manner as mentioned in
the Scheme.
VISIONLED LEADERSHIP FOR FUTUREREADY GROWTH
With the successful implementation of the Merger, the Company embarks
on a new chapter of growth and
transformation under the leadership of its new Promoters and Promoter
Group, led by Mr. Jitendra Virwani, Chairman of Embassy Group, and Mr. Aditya Virwani,
alongside affiliated individuals and entities (as listed in the table below) which
collectively hold an aggregate of 42.66% controlling stake, reaffirming longterm
commitment and strategic alignment:
Sl. No. Name |
Category |
1. Mr. Jitendra Virwani |
Promoter |
2. Mr. Aditya Virwani |
Promoter |
3. JV Holding Private Limited |
Promoter |
4. Mr. Karan Virwani |
Promoter Group |
5. Mr. Neel Virwani |
Promoter Group |
6. Embassy Property
Developments Private Limited |
Promoter Group |
7. OMR Investments LLP |
Promoter Group |
8. Bellanza Developers Private
Limited |
Promoter Group |
The Company is now positioned as the flagship development arm of the
Embassy Group, backed by a highly experienced Board and management team focused on driving
sustainable growth and longterm value creation.
Promoter Highlights:
Mr. Jitendra Virwani Visionary Promoter and driving force behind
the Group, known for exceptional execution and leadership in the real estate sector
Over 30 Years of Real Estate Excellence
75+ Million Sq. Ft. of space delivered and managed across asset
classes
PanIndia Presence across 22 cities, spanning commercial,
residential, industrial, and hospitality segments
Pioneered India's First Publicly Listed REIT, setting industry
benchmarks
Strong partnerships with leading private equity firms and global
institutional investors
Promoters hold an aggregate of 42.66% controlling stake in the
Company, ensuring longterm commitment and strategic alignment
COMPANY'S OVERVIEW: STRATEGIC COMBINATION
DRIVING GROWTH & SYNERGIES
Strategic market presence: Targeting high growth markets
(Bengaluru, MMR, NCR, Chennai)
Dual Headquarters & Talent Strength: Strategically
coheadquartered at Mumbai & Bengaluru with a strong talent base of 720+ employees
Robust Development Pipeline: Projects with a Gross Development
Value (GDV) estimating H49.2k crores and fully paid developable land banks of over 3,100
acres, ensuring longterm development pipeline
Strong launch and sales momentum: New project launches with GDV
exceeding H22,000 Cr for FY2026 and Presales target of H5,000 Cr for FY2026, a 1.5x
increase over FY2025
Cash Flow Momentum: Collection target exceeding H 2,200 crore for
FY2026, reflecting strong execution and monetisation capability
The Company is now one of India's leading real estate developers,
specializing in the construction and development of residential, commercial, and Special
Economic Zone (SEZ) projects across Indian cities. With a strategic focus on Bengaluru,
the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), and the National Capital Region (NCR), the Company
also has a presence in Chennai, Jodhpur, Vadodara, Vizag, and Indore. The Company boasts a
diversified residential portfolio, offering a wellbalanced mix of highvalue and highvolume
developments across midincome, premium, and luxury segments. Its portfolio of ready,
ongoing, and future residential developments includes branded residences, uberluxury
apartments and villas, exclusive town homes, condominiums, integrated townships, senior
living communities, and contemporary homes. Committed to building a resilient ecosystem,
the Company actively fosters social, economic, and environmental progress in the
communities it serves.
The Company is listed on BSE Limited (BSE) and the National Stock
Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and holds a longterm debt rating of IVR A Stable from
Infomerics.
TRANSFORMATION OF CORPORATE IDENTITY FOLLOWING
MERGER INTEGRATION
As part of a strategic rebranding initiative in early FY 2025 and to
clearly distinguish its identity from the Indiabulls Group and the erstwhile management,
the Company changed its name from "Indiabulls Real Estate Limited to
"Equinox India Developments Limited, pursuant to the issuance of a fresh
Certificate of Incorporation by the Registrar of Companies, with effect from June 20,
2024. Subsequently, the equity shares of the Company began trading on the stock exchanges
under the new symbol "EMBDL, effective July 08, 2024, replacing the
earlier symbol "IBREALEST.
Subsequent to consummation of the Merger and pursuant to the approved
Scheme, the Company was renamed as "Embassy Developments Limited,
pursuant to the issuance of a fresh Certificate of Incorporation by the Registrar of
Companies, with effect from February 13, 2025, aligning fully with its integration into
the Embassy Group and reflecting a renewed strategic direction and brand positioning in
the real estate sector.
The trading symbol "EMBDL continues to remain in effect and
is considered suitably aligned with the Company's new corporate identity as Embassy
Developments Limited.
RECAPITALISATION / FUND RAISING
In FY 2025, the Company undertook strategic steps to recapitalize its
balance sheet and to fund ongoing projects, new launches, potential acquisitions, and
general corporate purposes. Accordingly, on May 21, 2024, in compliance with the Chapter V
of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2018, as amended, the shareholder's resolution dated April
30, 2024 and inprinciple approvals from BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India
Limited each dated May 9, 2024, the Company raised capital through the issuance and
allotment of an aggregate of (a) 9,13,55,606 fully paid equity shares of face value H2
each of the Company ("Equity Shares), at an issue price H111.51 (including the
premium of H109.51) per Equity Share; and (b) 25,91,19,201 unlisted warrants, convertible
into equivalent number of Equity Shares ("Warrants) at an exercise price of
H111.51 (including the premium of H109.51) per Warrant, via private placement to certain
eligible investors for cash consideration, aggregating to approx. H3,908.14 crores, out of
which, approx. H3,348.38 crores, has been received by the Company till the date of this
report and balance H559.77 crore shall be realised upon receipt of 75% balance
consideration on outstanding Warrants, as and when the remaining holders of the said
Warrants exercise their right to convert their Warrants into equivalent number of Equity
Shares, within a period of 18 months from the date of allotment, i.e. by November 20,
2025.
The Embassy group, which now forms part of the Promoter/ Promoter Group
of the Company, and some other prominent investors viz Baillie Gifford, Blackstone Inc.,
funds managed by Quant, Poonawalla Finance etc. participated in the above preferential
issue.
Detailed disclosure on change in the share capital of the Company is
given under the section SHARE CAPITAL / STOCK OPTIONS' forming part of
this Board's Report.
In addition to the aforementioned equity capital raise, the Company,
during the financial year under review, also raised H120 crores through the issuance of
1,200 unlisted nonconvertible debentures (NCDs) of face value H10,00,000/ each. The
issuance was undertaken on a private placement basis to selected group of investors,
pursuant to the shareholders' approval dated September 29, 2023, and in accordance
with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the rules framed
thereunder.
STRATEGIC ASSET ACQUISITIONS: BUILDING A ROBUST
FUTURE
As a part of growth strategy and to build a robust pipeline of new
launches, the Company, with the approval of its shareholders at its extraordinary general
meeting held on April 30, 2024, acquired certain identified assets in April May 2024 from
Embassy group and third parties and entered into an understanding with the Embassy group
to provide a first opportunity in relation to a pipeline of potential assets.
In furtherance and continuation of exploring such further growth
opportunities, the Company, with the approval of the shareholders of the Company at
another extraordinary general meeting held on March 25, 2025, acquired further assets in
current financial year. The move is aligned with the Company's longterm vision to
enhance its portfolio with pipeline of assets for new launches with geographical focus on
key southern market of Bengaluru, which has established itself as a formidable force in
the real estate market, owing to its welldeveloped infra & impressive growth potential
and where the Embassy group is one of the market leaders and enjoys customer confidence
and operational efficiency.
Key Acquisitions in FY25 and during current FY:
Project |
Location |
Consideration (J Cr) |
Remarks |
Embassy Residency |
Chennai (OMR) |
119.55 (after closing
adjustments to the enterprise value of H120.50 Cr) |
Highrise project (1.4 msf) |
Embassy Eden |
North Bengaluru |
465.71 (after closing
adjustments to the enterprise value of H465.70 Cr) |
Villa development (0.7 msf) |
Embassy East Avenue |
Whitefield, Bengaluru |
117.28 (after closing
adjustments to the enterprise value of H117.10 Cr) |
Residential project (0.5 msf) |
BLU Annex |
Mumbai |
1,150 |
47% FSI rights, ultraluxury
residential |
Sky Forest |
Lower Parel, Mumbai |
646.71 |
Highend residential project |
Squadron Developers |
North Bengaluru |
456.61 (after closing
adjustments to the enterprise value of H455 Cr) |
Premium lakefacing project |
Plotted Development |
North Bengaluru, adjoining
existing project Embassy Springs |
104 |
9.45acre strategic land parcel |
Entitlement for 68% of the share in the undivided right, title and
interest in Embassy East Avenue under a joint development agreement. acquisition is yet to
be completed
The above acquisitions were duly approved by the Audit Committee, the
Board of Directors, and the Shareholders of the Company, wherever applicable, and were
undertaken in alignment with the Company's growth strategy to build a robust pipeline
of new launches and strengthen its presence in the key markets of Bengaluru and Mumbai.
In addition, in accordance with the approval of the shareholders of the
Company at their extraordinary general meeting held on April 30, 2024, the Company had
also entered into an agreement with Embassy Property Developments Private Limited (EPDPL),
securing a right of first offer/refusal and opportunity to acquire projects/assets/future
developments meeting certain conditions ("Future Assets) over three years
("Future Asset Agreement) and paid an advance of H150 crores, to be
utilised/adjusted towards consideration of such Future Assets or to be refunded, as per
agreement terms ("Future Assets Advance). An aggregate of H50 crores, out of
the Future Assets Advance, was adjusted against the consideration for acquisition of asset
and balance H100 crores are to be setoff / adjusted /refunded, as per the agreement and
approval of the shareholders of the Company.
DIVIDEND / TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND
PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
In view of the Company's current business requirements and
strategic objectives, the Board has considered it prudent not to recommend any dividend
for the financial year 202425. The Company's Dividend Distribution Policy, as
required under Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI LODR Regulations), is available on the
Company's website at: https://www. embassyindia.com/policies/.
Furthermore, during the year under review, no amounts were required to
be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The current Board comprises an optimal blend of professionalism and
domain expertise, enabling it to uphold the Company's corporate governance framework
while providing strategic leadership to realise its longterm vision and mission.
As of March 31, 2025, and as on the date of this report, the Board
consists of eight directors: three (representing 37.5%) are Executive Directors, and the
remaining five (representing 62.5%) are NonExecutive Directors, including the Chairman,
who is a NonIndependent Nonexecutive Director and four (representing 50%) are Independent
Directors, including a Woman Independent Director.
The current Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) are
as follows:
Name |
Category |
Role/Designation |
Mr. Jitendra Virwani (DIN:
00027674) |
NonExecutive Director |
Chairman |
Mr. Aditya Virwani (DIN:
06480521) |
Executive Director & KMP |
Managing Director |
Mr. Sachin Shah |
Executive |
CEO & Executive |
(DIN: 00387166) |
Director & KMP |
Director |
Mr. Rajesh Kaimal |
Executive |
CFO & Executive |
(DIN: 03158687) |
Director & KMP |
Director |
Mr. K. G. |
NonExecutive |
Independent |
Krishnamurthy (DIN: 00012579) |
Director |
Director |
Mr. Shyamm |
NonExecutive |
Independent |
Mariwala (DIN: 00350235) |
Director |
Director |
Mr. Javed Tapia |
NonExecutive |
Independent |
(DIN: 00056420) |
Director |
Director |
Ms. Tarana Lalwani |
NonExecutive |
Independent |
(DIN: 0194 0572) |
Director |
Woman Director |
Mr. Vikas Khandelwal |
KMP |
Company Secretary and Group
Chief Compliance Officer |
The composition of the Board is in conformity with Regulation 17 of the
SEBI LODR Regulations read with Sections 149 and 152 of the Companies Act, 2013. None of
the directors on the Board of the Company have been debarred or disqualified from being
appointed or continuing as director of companies by the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI), Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) or any such Statutory Authority. A
certificate to this effect from an independent firm of Company Secretaries in practice
forms part of Corporate Governance Report, an integral part of this Annual Report.
Independent Directors
All the present Independent Directors of the Company are individuals of
integrity and possess the requisite knowledge, expertise, experience, and skills necessary
for effectively discharging their responsibilities as Independent Directors. Each of them
has registered with the Independent Directors' databank in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. The
Company has received declarations from all Independent Directors confirming that they meet
the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act,
2013, and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI LODR Regulations. They have also affirmed
compliance with the Code for Independent Directors as set out in
Schedule IV of the Act. There has been no change in the circumstances
affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company. Further, in accordance
with applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the terms and conditions of their
appointment are available for inspection by the members at the registered office of the
Company.
Changes in Board and Key Managerial Personnel, during the year
During the financial year 202425, the following changes occurred in the
composition of the Board and Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP) of the Company:
(a) Mr. K.G. Krishnamurthy (DIN: 00012579) was reappointed as an
Independent Director for a second term of five consecutive years, commencing from November
9, 2024, till November 8, 2029, pursuant to the approval of shareholders at the 18th
Annual General Meeting.
(b) Mr. Jitendra Virwani (DIN: 00027674), Promoter of the
Company, was appointed as a NonExecutive, NonIndependent Director with effect from January
25, 2025, liable to retire by rotation. He was subsequently designated as the Chairman of
the Company with effect from February 25, 2025, succeeding Mr. K.G. Krishnamurthy, who
stepped down from the position of Chairman while continuing as an Independent Director on
the Board.
(c) Mr. Aditya Virwani (DIN: 06480521) Promoter of the Company,
was appointed as Managing Director' and KMP of the Company for a term of five
(5) consecutive years, with effect from February 25, 2025, and is not liable to retire by
rotation.
(d) Mr. Sachin Shah (DIN: 00387166), who was previously serving
as Executive Director and KMP, was redesignated and appointed as Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) & Executive Director' and KMP of the Company for a term of five (5)
consecutive years, effective February 25, 2025, liable to retire by rotation.
(e) Mr. Rajesh Kaimal (DIN: 03158687) was appointed as
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Executive Director' and KMP of the Company
for a term of five (5) consecutive years, effective February 25, 2025, liable to retire by
rotation. He succeeded Mr. Manish Kumar Sinha, who resigned from the office of CFO on the
same date.
(f) Mr. Vikas Khandelwal was appointed as Company Secretary,
Compliance Officer, and KMP of the Company, with effect from February 25, 2025, and has
been designated as Company Secretary and Group Chief Compliance Officer. He succeeded Mr.
Chandra Shekher Joshi, who resigned from the position on the same date.
The appointments of Mr. Jitendra Virwani, Mr. Aditya Virwani, Mr.
Sachin Shah, and Mr. Rajesh Kaimal, as above on the Board, were approved and confirmed by
the shareholders of the Company at the extraordinary general meeting held on March 25,
2025.
Further, Mr. Praveen Kumar Tripathi (DIN: 02167497), NonExecutive
Independent Director, ceased to hold office with effect from March 30, 2025, upon
completion of his second consecutive term, in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI LODR Regulations. The Board of Directors places on record its
deep appreciation for the invaluable guidance, dedication, and contributions of Mr.
Praveen Kumar Tripathi during his tenure as an Independent Director. The Board also
acknowledges the significant services rendered by Mr. Manish Kumar Sinha as Chief
Financial Officer and Mr. Chandra Shekher Joshi as Company Secretary and Compliance
Officer during their respective tenures with the Company.
Reappointment of Directors
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Sachin Shah, Chief Executive Officer &
Executive Director, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing 19th Annual General
Meeting ("AGM) and, being eligible, has offered himself for
reappointment.
Additionally, the current tenures of Mr. Javed Tapia, Ms. Tarana
Lalwani, and Mr. Shyamm Mariwala, all NonExecutive Independent Directors, are due for
completion in February 2026. In view of the upcoming conclusion of their terms, and in
line with the longterm succession and governance strategy of the Company, the Nomination
and Remuneration Committee undertook a structured performance evaluation of these
directors, including Mr. Shah. The evaluation focused on various parameters such as
attendance and participation, strategic contributions, industry knowledge, adherence to
governance frameworks, and alignment with the Company's values and business vision.
Based on the outcome of this evaluation and the demonstrated value each
Director continues to bring to the Board, the Committee recommended their respective
reappointments. Accordingly, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on August 26,
2025, after due consideration of the Committee's recommendations, approved and
recommended to the shareholders for their approval:
the reappointment of Mr. Sachin Shah as a Director, liable to retire by
rotation.
the reappointment of Mr. Javed Tapia as NonExecutive Independent
Director for a second term of three consecutive years commencing from February 27, 2026
and reappointments of Ms. Tarana Lalwani,
and Mr. Shyamm Mariwala, as NonExecutive Independent Directors for a
second term of three consecutive years commencing from March 1, 2026.
The Board is of the view that the continued association of these
Directors will ensure sustained leadership continuity and help preserve the Board's
collective strength in terms of functional diversity, institutional memory, and strategic
oversight. Their reappointment supports the Company's ongoing transformation and
growth trajectory, especially during a phase of significant integration and expansion.
Each of these Directors brings deep industry insights, an unwavering commitment to
corporate governance and best business practices, and the ability to exercise independent
judgment in complex business scenarios. Their presence on the Board reinforces
transparency, accountability, and stakeholder confidence, and aligns with the
Company's longterm objective of creating sustainable value for shareholders.
Disclosures pursuant to Regulation 36 of the SEBI LODR Regulations,
2015, Secretarial Standards, and other applicable provisions·including brief
profiles, expertise, and details of other directorships and committee
memberships·are provided in the Notice of the 19th AGM.
SHARE CAPITAL / STOCK OPTIONS Changes in authorized share capital
During the year under review, the authorized share capital of the
company has been increased from H514,00,00,000/ divided into 75,00,00,000 equity
shares of H2/ each and 36,40,00,000 preference shares of H10/ each' to
H1434,27,00,000/ divided into 660,13,50,000 equity shares of H2/ each and
11,40,00,000 preference shares of H10/ each'.
The changes in the authorized share capital of the Company during the
period under review, are as enumerated below:
(a) Reclassification of authorized share capital: The
authorized share capital of the Company was reclassified pursuant to
the approval of the members in their extraordinary general meeting held on April 30, 2024,
from 'H514,00,00,000/ divided into 75,00,00,000 equity shares of H2/ each and 36,40,00,000
preference shares of H10/ each' to H514,00,00,000/ divided into 200,00,00,000
equity shares of H2/ each and 11,40,00,000 preference shares of H10/ each'.
(b) Increase in authorised share capital pursuant to the Scheme of
Amalgamation: Upon the scheme of amalgamation of NAM Estate Private Limited ("NAM
Estates) came into effect, the entire authorized share capital of NAM Estates,
i.e. H920,27,00,000/ comprising 92,02,70,000 equity shares of face value of H10/ each,
stood transferred and merged to the authorized share capital of the Company and
consequently, the authorized share capital of the
Company stood increased from H514,00,00,000/ divided into
200,00,00,000 equity shares of H2/ each and 11,40,00,000 preference shares of H10/
each' to H1434,27,00,000/ divided into 660,13,50,000 equity shares of H2/ each
and 11,40,00,000 preference shares of H10/ each'.
Changes in PaidUp Share Capital
During the financial year 202425 and up to the date of this report, the
Company has undertaken significant changes in its paidup share capital, summarized as
follows:
As on April 1, 2024:
Paidup share capital stood at H108,33,50,662/ , divided into
54,16,75,331 equity shares of face value H2/ each.
As on March 31, 2025:
Increased to H244,50,75,788/, divided into
122,25,37,894 equity shares of face value H2/ each.
Post Financial Year (as on report date):
Further increased to H274,24,57,926/, divided into 137,12,28,963 equity
shares of face value H2/ each.
There has been no issue of equity shares with differential rights as to
dividend, voting or otherwise. Further, details regarding the changes in the paidup share
capital of the Company are numerated below:
Issuance of Equity Shares and Warrants on Preferential Basis: Pursuant
to the approval of the Board of the Company at its meeting held on April 5, 2024, the
shareholders of the Company at their extraordinary general meeting held on April 30, 2024,
and the inprinciple approvals granted by BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of
India Limited (collectively, the "Stock Exchanges), each dated May 9, 2024, the
Company, on May 21, 2024, issued and allotted an aggregate of (i) 9,13,55,606 fullypaid
equity shares of face value H2/ each of the Company ("Equity Shares); and (ii)
25,91,19,201 unlisted warrants, each convertible into one Equity Share of the Company
("Warrants), through a preferential issue on a private placement basis to
certain eligible investors. The Warrants are convertible into an equivalent number of
Equity Shares within a period of 18 (eighteen) months from the date of allotment, i.e., on
or before November 20, 2025.
Conversion of Warrants into Equity Shares: During the year under
review, the Company has issued and allotted an aggregate of 4,34,96,198 Equity Shares
pursuant to the exercise of the right to convert Warrants into Equity Shares by certain
warrant holders (comprising 19,00,000 Equity Shares on May 31, 2024, 15,40,000 Equity
Shares on July 10, 2024, and 4,00,56,198 Equity Shares on March 26,
2025). As on March 31, 2025, a total of 21,56,23,003 unlisted Warrants
remained outstanding and eligible for conversion. Further, subsequent to the close of the
financial year 202425 and up to the date of this report, the Company has issued and
allotted an additional 14,86,91,069 Equity Shares upon conversion of Warrants by certain
warrantholders (comprising 9,80,23,128 Equity Shares on May 15, 2025, 2,86,97,000 Equity
Shares on May 22, 2025, 1,65,90,441 Equity Shares on June 2, 2025 and 53,80,500 Equity
Shares on August 20, 2025).
Accordingly, as on the date of this report, 6,69,31,934 unlisted
Warrants remain outstanding for conversion.
Issuance of Equity Shares pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation: Upon
the Scheme of Amalgamation coming into effect, as detailed earlier in this report, and in
consideration of the merger of NAM Estates into the Company, the Company issued and
allotted 60,91,05,999 Equity Shares to the eligible shareholders of NAM Estates, whose
names appeared in the register of members as on January 24, 2025, being the record date
fixed by the Company in consultation with NAM Estates. The aforesaid allotment was made in
accordance with the exchange ratio determined under the Scheme, namely: "6,619 (Six
Thousand Six Hundred Nineteen) equity share(s) of the Amalgamated Company of H2 (Indian
Rupees Two) each for every 10,000 (Ten Thousand) equity share(s) held in the Amalgamating
Company 1 of H10 (Indian Rupees Ten) each.
Cancellation of Equity Shares held by NAM Estates due to CrossHolding: Upon
the Scheme of Amalgamation coming into effect, as detailed earlier in this report, and the
consequent Merger of NAM Estates into the Company, an aggregate of 6,30,95,240 Equity
Shares held by NAM Estates in the Companyrepresenting approximately 9.91% of the then
paidup equity share capital of the Company stood cancelled in entirety, on account of
crossholding, in the manner provided under the Scheme.
Launch of ESOP scheme
During the financial year 202425, pursuant to the approval of the Board
and shareholders dated February 25, 2025 and March 25, 2025, respectively, the Company
launched its "Embassy Developments Limited Employee Stock Option Scheme 2025
("Embassy ESOS 2025), prepared in accordance with the provisions of the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021, as amended ("SEBI SBEB Regulations). The Embassy ESOS 2025
comprises upto an aggregate of 4,50,00,000 Stock Options ("SO) or Performance
Stock Unit ("PSU) (collectively hereinafter referred to as "Option or
Options), convertible into upto 4,50,00,000 Equity
Shares of the Company, to the Eligible Employees of the Company, its
subsidiaries and group companies.
The disclosures required to be made under SEBI SBEB Regulations have
been placed on the website of the Company http://www.embassvindia.com/.
LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES
The Equity Shares (ISIN No.: INE069I01010) of the Company, continue to
remain listed at BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The listing
fees payable to both the exchanges for the financial year 202425 have been paid. The
equity shares of the Company have not been suspended from trading by the SEBI and/ or
Stock Exchanges.
During the year under review, all the Global Depository Receipts (GDRs)
issued by the Company were delisted from the Luxembourg Stock Exchange with effect from
November 1, 2024.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the financial year 202425, the Company has not accepted any
deposits from the public, falling within the ambit of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, therefore the disclosures in terms
of Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not applicable.
AUDITS AND AUDITORS
(a) Statutory Auditors
The present term of M/s Agarwal Prakash & Co., Chartered
Accountants (Firm Registration No. 005975N), the statutory auditors of the Company, who
were appointed by the members of the Company at their 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
held on September 28, 2020, for a period of five consecutive years, shall come to an end
at the ensuing AGM of the Company.
Considering the eligibility of M/s Agarwal Prakash & Co., Chartered
Accountants, the Board of the Company at its meeting held on August 26, 2025, upon the
recommendation of Audit Committee, has considered, approved and recommended their
reappointment as the statutory auditors of the Company, for another term of five
consecutive years, subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing AGM.
The Company has received a certificate from M/s Agarwal Prakash &
Co., to the effect that their appointment as Statutory Auditors, if approved by the
members, shall be in accordance with the provisions of the section 141(3)(g) of the
Companies Act, 2013.
The Auditors' Reports issued by the existing Statutory Auditors of
the Company, on both standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company for
the financial year 202425, do not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark
or disclaimer. The report, when read together with the relevant notes to accounts and
accounting policies are selfexplanatory and therefore do not call for any further
explanation.
Further, in the course of performance of duties as Auditors, no
offence/ fraud by the Company or against the Company or by any officer or employees has
been detected or reported in terms of the provisions of Section 143(12) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder.
(b) Secretarial Auditors & Secretarial Audit Report
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the rules made thereunder, the Company had appointed M/s S. Khandelwal &
Co., a firm of Company Secretaries in practice as its Secretarial Auditors, to conduct the
secretarial audit of the Company for the financial year 202425.
The Company has provided all assistance, facilities, documents, records
and clarifications etc. to the Secretarial Auditors for conducting their audit for the
financial year 20242025. The Secretarial Audit Report, along with Annual Secretarial
Compliance Report, as prescribed under Regulation 24A of SEBI LODR Regulations, for the
financial year 202425, are annexed as AnnexureI(i) and AnnexureI(ii) respectively,
and form part of this Report. The said reports do not contain any qualifications or
adverse remarks and are selfexplanatory and therefore do not call for any further
explanation. Additionally, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A of SEBI LODR
Regulations, the Secretarial Audit Reports of M/s Sepset Real Estate Limited, Devona
Constructions Limited (formerly Indiabulls Constructions Limited), Equinox India
Infraestate Limited (formerly Indiabulls Infraestate Limited) and Sky Forest
Projects Private Limited (formerly Indiabulls Properties Private Limited), Indian
unlisted material subsidiary(ies) of the Company for FY 202425, are annexed as AnnexureI(iii),
AnnexureI(iv), AnnexureI(v) & AnnexureI(vi), respectively. The said reports
do not contain any qualifications or adverse remarks and are selfexplanatory and therefore
do not call for any further explanation.
Further, in the course of performance of duties as Auditors, no
offence/ fraud by the Company or against the Company or by any officer or employees has
been detected or reported in terms of the
provisions of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules
framed thereunder.
Furthermore, in accordance with the recent amendments in Regulation 24A
of the SEBI LODR Regulations, effective from April 01, 2025, SEBI has mandated all listed
entities to appoint a secretarial auditor for a period of five consecutive years, subject
to the approval of its shareholders in the annual general meeting of the Company,
accordingly, the Audit Committee and Board at their respective meetings held on August 26,
2025, considered and recommended the appointment of M/s GDR & Partners LLP, Company
Secretaries, as secretarial auditors of the Company, for a period of 5 (five) consecutive
years, i.e. from FY 2026 to FY 2030, subject to the approval of shareholders at the
ensuing AGM.
(c) Cost Auditors and Cost Records
Pursuant to the applicability of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the Rule 4 of the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, due to post
effectiveness of the scheme of amalgamation, the Company, as a merged entity, has
maintained the cost records and had appointed M/s Gurvinder Chopra & Co, Cost
Accountants, as Cost Auditors, for conducting the audit of the cost records of the
company, for the financial year 20242025, had appointed M/s Gurvinder Chopra & Co,
Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors, for conducting the audit of the cost records of the
company, for the financial year 20242025.
The report issued by the cost auditors of the Company, for the
financial year 202425, does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or
disclaimer.
In the course of performance of duties as cost auditors, no offence/
fraud by the Company or against the Company or by any officer or employees has been
detected or reported in terms of the provisions of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 and the Rules framed thereunder.
Further, in terms of the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the Board
of Directors, at the recommendations of Audit Committee, had reappointed M/s Gurvinder
Chopra & Co, Cost Accountants as Cost Auditors to conduct the audit of the cost
records of the Company for the FY 202526 at such remuneration as may be recommended by the
board and ratified by the Shareholders of the Company at their ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
As part of its initiatives under "Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR), the Company, as a group directly or through subsidiaries, has been
undertaking projects in the areas specified under its CSR Policy (available on your
Company's website at web link https://www.embassyindia.
com/wpcontent/uploads/2025/03/EMBDLcorporate socialresponsibilitvpolicv.pdf) in
accordance with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the relevant Rules.
In terms of the applicable provisions of Section 135 of the Companies
Act 2013, read with relevant Rules framed thereunder, since the Company had average net
losses during immediately preceding three financial years, the Company was not required to
contribute any amount towards CSR activities during the financial year 202425. However,
during the financial year 202425, the Company through its subsidiaries was required to
contribute H2.47 million towards CSR activities. The said amount was duly spent in the
field of promotion of sports and education initiatives etc.
An Annual Report on CSR, containing relevant details, is annexed as AnnexureII,
forming part of this Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(e) read with Part B of Schedule V of SEBI
LODR Regulations, the Management's Discussion and Analysis Report, has been provided
in a separate section as an integral part of this Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company remains committed to the highest standards of corporate
governance and ethical business practices across all operations. With a strong focus on
transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement, it aims to create longterm value
for shareholders and partners. Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Part C of Schedule V
of SEBI LODR Regulations, the Corporate Governance Report, together with a certificate
from a practicing company secretary confirming compliance with the corporate governance
requirements, has been provided in a separate section as an integral part of this Annual
Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, a
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR), describing the initiatives taken
by the Company from environmental, social and governance perspective has been made
available on the website of the Company at https://www.embassyindia.com/ annualreports/.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors, in terms of Section 134(3)
of the Companies Act, 2013, hereby state and confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year
ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with
proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
b) such accounting policies as mentioned in the Notes to the Financial
Statements have been selected and applied consistently and judgments and estimates have
been made 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, 2025 and the profit and loss 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
other irregularities;
d) the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis;
e) proper internal financial controls are in place and such financial
controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws are in place and are adequate and operating effectively.
WEB LINK OF ANNUAL RETURN
In terms of Sections 92(3) and 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, read
with relevant rules framed thereunder, the annual return of the Company as on March 31,
2025 in prescribed format is available on the website of the Company at web link
https://www.embassyindia. com/agmnotice/.
BOARD MEETINGS
During the financial year 202425, total 9 (Nine) Board meetings were
convened and held. The details of such meetings are given in Corporate Governance Report
forming part of this Annual Report. The intervening gap between these meetings was within
the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013. The notice and agenda including all
material information and minimum information required to be made available to the Board
under SEBI LODR Regulations, were circulated to all directors, well within the prescribed
time, before the meeting or placed at the meeting with
the permission of majority of Directors (including the Independent
Directors). During the financial year 202425, a separate meeting of the Independent
Directors was held on January 10, 2025, without the presence of nonindependent directors
and the members of the Company management.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND DIRECTORS
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC) of the Board
reassessed the framework, methodology and criteria for evaluating the performance of the
Board as a whole, including Board committee(s), as well as performance of each director(s)
and confirms that the existing evaluation parameters are in compliance with the
requirements as per SEBI guidance note dated January 5, 2017 on Board evaluation. The
existing parameters includes effectiveness of the Board and its committees, decision
making process, Directors/members participation, governance, independence, quality and
content of agenda papers, team work, frequency of meetings, discussions at meetings,
corporate culture, contribution, role of Chairman and management of conflict of interest.
Basis these parameters, the NRC had reviewed at length the performance
of each director individually and expressed satisfaction on the process of evaluation and
the performance of each Director. The performance evaluation of the Board as a whole and
its committees, namely Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee,
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, Risk Management Committee and Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee, as well as the performance of each director individually,
including the Chairman, was carried out by the entire Board of Directors. The performance
evaluation of Nonindependent Directors and the Board as a whole was carried out by the
Independent Directors at their meeting held on January 10, 2025. The Directors expressed
their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
Also, the Chairman or Executive Directors of the Company, on a periodic
basis, has had onetoone discussion with the directors for their views on the functioning
of the Board and the Company, including discussions on level of engagement and
contribution, independence of judgment, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its
minority shareholders and implementation of the suggestions offered by Directors either
individually or collectively during different board/committee meetings.
POLICY ON APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS & THEIR REMUNERATION
Pursuant to Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of
SEBI LODR Regulations, the Board has framed a policy for selection and appointment of
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs), Senior Management Personnel (SMPs) and their
remuneration and also
available at the website of the Company i.e. https://
www.embassyindia.com/wpcontent/uploads/2025/03/ EMBDLnominationandremunerationpolicy.pdf.
The Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report which is presented in
a separate section as an integral part of this Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
During the financial year 202425, in terms of the provisions of Section
186 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company did not make any investments through more
than two layers of investment companies. The Company's investment/loans/guarantees,
during the financial year 202425, were in compliance with the provisions of section 186 of
the Companies Act, 2013, particulars of which are captured in financial statements of the
Company, wherever applicable and required, forming part of this Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
During the financial year 202425, no materially significant related
party transaction was entered by the Company with its key managerial personnel(s) or other
designated persons, which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at
large. All transactions entered into by the Company with its related parties (RPTs)
including material RPTs and modification(s) thereof, were approved by audit committee /
Board/ shareholders wherever required, in their respective meetings, in terms of the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI LODR Regulations, and were on an arm's
length basis and in the ordinary course of business and duly disclosed in the financial
statements of the Company.
Accordingly, the disclosure of related party transactions as required
under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form AOC2 is not applicable to the Company for FY
202425, however, a disclosure on material RPTs is uploaded on the website of the Company,
voluntarily, at https://www. embassyindia.com/annualreports/.
The Policy on materiality of Related Party Transactions and also on
dealing with such transactions is available on the website of the Company at
https://www.embassvindia. com/wpcontent/uploads/2025/03/EMBDLpolicvfor
dealingwithrpt.pdf.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
During the financial year 202425, M/s R N Marwah & Co. LLP were
appointed as the Internal Auditors of the Company. The Company has an elaborate system of
internal controls commensurate with its size, scale and operations, which also covers
financial controls, financial reporting, fraud control, compliance with applicable laws
and regulations etc. Regular internal audits are conducted to check and to ensure that
responsibilities
are discharged effectively. The Internal Audit Department monitors and
evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems in the Company, its
compliance with regulatory directives, efficacy of its operating systems, adherence to the
accounting procedures and policies of the Company and its subsidiaries. Wherever required,
the internal audit efforts are supplemented by audits conducted by specialized
consultants/audit firms. All financial and audit control systems are also reviewed by the
Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company. Based on the report of the
internal auditors, process owners undertake corrective actions in their respective areas
and thereby strengthen the controls.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
Other than those disclosed in this Report and Corporate Governance
Report, an integral part of this Report, there have been no material changes or
commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the
financial year, i.e., March 31, 2025, and the date of this Report, and no significant or
material orders have been passed by any regulators, courts, or tribunals that may impact
the going concern status or the Company's future operations.
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, is as under:
A. Conservation of Energy
The Company operations do not account for substantial energy
consumption. However, the Company is taking all possible measures to conserve energy. As
an ongoing process, the followings are (i) the steps taken or impact on conservation of
energy; (ii) the steps taken by the Company for utilising alternate sources of energy; and
(iii) the capital investment on energy conservation equipment.
The Company has been able to reduce energy consumption by using star
rated appliances where possible and also through the replacement of CFL lights with LED
lights. Monitoring resource usage, improved process efficiency, reduced waste generation
and disposal costs have also supported the cause. The Company continues to explore
collaboration with contractors/partners that ensure conservation of energy and resources.
On this front, the Company promotes the use of innovative technologies such as green
buildings and other energy efficient measures for construction of their projects. Some of
the best practices undertaken for the conservation of energy are:
1) Comprehensive energymodeling during the design stage to achieve
energy conservation while meeting the functional requirements for both residential and
commercial projects,
2) Using passive techniques for cooling such as optimum building
envelope design, wherever possible,
3) Selecting climate appropriate material for the building,
4) Using energy saving LED light fixtures,
5) Conservation of energy at all of its offices by replacing lighting
system with LEDs, installation of star energy conservation air conditioning systems,
installation of automatic power controllers to save maximum demand charges and energy,
installation of TFT monitors that saves power, and periodic Training sessions for
employees on ways to conserve energy in their individual roles. Solar energy is the
alternate source of energy integrated/being integrated into our projects and their
operations. As a part of the green building guidelines followed by us, company's
endeavor is to utilize solar energy to meet the energy.
B. Technology Absorption
The Company has implemented best of the class applications to manage
and automate its business processes to achieve higher efficiency, data integrity and data
security. It has helped it in implementing best business practices and shorter time to
market new schemes, products and customer services. The Company's investment in
technology has improved customer services, reduced operational costs and development of
new Business opportunities.
I. The efforts made towards technology absorption:
The Company is investing in cutting edge technologies to upgrade its
infrastructure set up and innovative technical solutions, thereby increasing customer
satisfaction & employee efficiency. The Company's endeavor is to use upgraded,
advance and latest technology machines, equipment etc, which improves customer delight and
employee efficiency. Some of the initiatives are: Deployment of machines to substitute
manual work partly or fully, the improvement of existing or the development/ deployment of
new construction technologies to speed up the process and make construction more
efficient, using LED lighting for common areas of our developments and in our office
buildings, using timers for external lighting and basement lighting in some of our
projects for switching lights on/off as per peak and nonpeak hours. The Company promotes
the use of electronic means of communication with its shareholders by sending electronic
communication for confirmation of payments and other similar purposes. The Company
also encourages the use of electronic mode of communications to and
from all its stakeholders. Soft copies of the annual report(s) along with the notice
convening the Annual General Meeting(s) were sent to its shareholders so as to minimize
the usage of paper.
II. The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction,
product development or import substitution:
The Company's approach in adopting technology has improved
customer satisfaction, reduced operational cost and created new opportunities for
development of businesses. Also, there is cost reduction in the administration and
construction, through utilisation of scheduling and planning, efficient practices,
prefabricated components, etc. Some of the initiatives are: Indepth planning of
construction activities to achieve shorter timelines and reduced consumption of man and
material at site, organising/scheduling/ structuring the work in tandem with job
descriptions to ensure efficiency, engaging specialised subcontractors/ consultants to
complete tasks efficiently, introducing rules and regulations based on national and
international standards and internal classifications, monitoring performance at projects
and administrative offices.
III. Information regarding imported technology (imported during last 3
years) and expenditure incurred on Research & Development:
Not Applicable, since the Company has not imported any technology or
incurred expenses of research & Development, during such period.
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
During the financial year 202425, there were no foreign exchange
earnings (previous year Nil). Details of the foreign exchange outgo, are given below:
Amount Jin Mn.)
Particulars |
FY 202425 |
FY 202324 |
Technical Support Expenses |
0.00 |
0.40 |
Professional & Consultancy
Charges |
0.00 |
7.00 |
Brokerage Charges |
6.73 |
0.00 |
Software Charges |
0.26 |
0.00 |
Total |
6.99 |
7.40 |
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 21 of SEBI LODR Regulations, the Company has formulated robust Business Risk
Management framework to identify and evaluate business risks and opportunities. This
framework seeks
to create transparency, minimize adverse impact on its business
objectives and enhance its competitive advantage. It defines the risk management approach
across the Company and its subsidiaries at various levels including the documentation and
reporting. At present, the Company has not identified any element of risk which may
threaten its existence.
The Company have a duly constituted Risk Management Committee, details
of which are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual
Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as required
under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is annexed as AnnexureIII to
this Report.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR NONEXECUTIVE
DIRECTORS
NonExecutive Directors are familiarised with their roles, rights and
responsibilities in the Company as well as with the nature of industry and business model
of the Company through presentations about the Company's strategy, business model,
product and service offerings, customers' & shareholders' profile, financial
details, human resources, technology, facilities, internal controls and risk management,
their roles, rights and responsibilities in the Company. The board is also periodically
briefed on the various changes, if any, in the regulations governing the conduct of
nonexecutive directors including independent directors. The details of the familiarisation
programmes have been hosted on the website of the Company and can be accessed on the link:
https://www. embassvindia.com/policies/.
CREDIT RATING
The details of credit ratings received during the financial year 202425
and the credit rating position as on March 31, 2025, are provided in the Corporate
Governance Report, which forms an integral part of this Report.
SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE & ASSOCIATE
COMPANIES
During the financial year 202425, pursuant to the acquisition of
certain assets/projects and the implementation of the Merger, as detailed in this Report,
the following entities became direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company:
(a) RGE Constructions and Developments Private Limited;
(b) Vigor Developments Private Limited;
(c) SPERO Properties and Services Private Limited;
(d) Sky Forest Projects Private Limited (formerly Indiabulls Properties
Private Limited);
(e) Sion Eden Developers Private Limited;
(f) Equinox Developments Private Limited;
(g) Summit Developments Limited (formerly Summit Developments Private
Limited);
(h) Embassy East Business Park Limited (formerly Embassy East Business
Park Private Limited);
(i) Embassy Realty Ventures Private Limited;
(j) Embassy Infra Developers Limited (formerly Embassy Infra Developers
Private Limited);
(k) Embassy Orange Developers Limited (formerly Embassy Orange
Developers Private Limited);
(l) Logus Projects Limited (formerly Logus Projects Private Limited);
(m) Ardor Projects Limited (formerly Ardor Projects Private Limited);
(n) Cereus Ventures Limited (formerly Cereus Ventures Private Limited
and earlier Envoi Edtech Private Limited);
(o) Virtuous Developments Limited (formerly Virtuous Developments
Private Limited);
(p) Embassy One Commercial Property Developments Limited (formerly
Embassy One Commercial Property Developments Private Limited);
(q) Embassy International Riding School (Section 8 Co.);
(r) Embassy One Developers Private Limited;
(s) Basal Projects Private Limited;
(t) Cohort Projects Limited (formerly Cohort Projects Private Limited);
and
(u) Reque Developers Private Limited
Additionally, EmbassyColumbia Pacific ASL Private Limited became a
Joint Venture of the Company pursuant to the implementation of the aforementioned Merger.
Further, during the year under review, four entities viz Aurora
Builders and Developers Limited, Hermes Builders and Developers Limited, Indiabulls
Housing and Land Development Limited, and Indiabulls Housing Developers Limited ceased to
be subsidiaries of the Company as a result of voluntary strikingoff in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Consequently, as on March 31, 2025, the Company had 189 subsidiaries.
Among them, four subsidiaries viz Equinox India Infraestate Limited (formerly
Indiabulls Infraestate Limited), Devona Constructions Limited (formerly Indiabulls
Constructions Limited), Sepset Real Estate Limited and Sky Forest Projects Private
Limited (formerly Indiabulls Properties Private Limited) were classified as
material subsidiaries of the Company for the financial year 202425.
Further, during the current financial year and till the date of this
Report, the Company has acquired Squadron Developers Private Limited on June 26, 2025.
Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement of
Subsidiaries
Pursuant to Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has
prepared its consolidated financial statements along with all its subsidiaries, in the
same form and manner, as that of the Company, which along with its standalone financial
Statements shall be laid before the shareholders at the ensuing 19th AGM. The consolidated
financial statements of the Company, for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, forms
part of this annual report.
For performance and financial position of each of the subsidiaries of
the Company, along with other related information required pursuant to Rule 5 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the members are requested to refer to the consolidated
and standalone financial statements of the Company along with the statement pursuant to
section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, in the prescribed Form AOC 1, forming part of
this report.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the
standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company, along with relevant
documents and separate audited accounts in respect of each of subsidiaries, are also
available on the website of the Company. Shareholders may write to the Company for the
annual financial statements of subsidiary companies. Further, the documents shall also be
available for inspection by the shareholders at the registered office of the Company.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
In compliance with the relevant provisions of applicable laws and
statutes, the Company has the following Board constituted committees:
a) Audit Committee;
b) Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
c) Stakeholders Relationship Committee;
d) Risk Management Committee; and
e) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The details with respect to composition, power, role, terms of
reference etc. of each of these committees are given in the Corporate Governance Report
forming part of this Annual Report.
The Board also constitutes specific committee(s) from time to time,
depending on emerging business needs. The terms of reference of the committees are
approved, reviewed and modified by the Board. The board had constituted Operations
Committee for dealing with various administrative and operational matters. Further, w.e.f.
February 25, 2025, the Company dissolved the Compensation Committee (by entrusting its
power to NR Committee) and other specific committees i.e.
Restructuring Committee, Reorganisation Committee and FundRaising
Committee, upon fulfilment of the purposes for which they were formed.
The composition of above committees of the Company is available on the
website of the Company at https://www. embassyindia.com/boardcommittees/.
COMPLIANCE OF THE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Board of Directors confirms and state that the Company has complied
with the applicable Secretarial Standards, SS1 and SS2 relating to Meetings of the Board,
its committees and the General Meetings respectively, issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India as amended from time to time.
NUMBER OF CASES FILED, IF ANY, AND THEIR DISPOSAL UNDER SECTION 22 OF
THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT,
2013
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the
workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual
harassment at workplace, in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder.
In the beginning of the financial year 202425, neither any case of
sexual harassment was pending with the Company nor any such case was received during the
year. Further, no complaints were pending for resolution for more than 90 days.
The Company has an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in accordance
with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
Act, 2013. The Company confirms compliance with the provisions relating to the
constitution and functioning of the Internal Complaints Committee under the aforementioned
Act.
COMPLIANCE OF MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company hereby affirms its unwavering commitment to ensuring full
compliance with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. In line with the said
act, the Company guarantees that all eligible female employees are provided with the
entitled maternity benefits, including paid maternity leave and related welfare
provisions. The Company has implemented such measures that prioritize the health,
wellbeing, and dignity of women employees, reinforcing its dedication to fostering an
inclusive and supportive work environment.
DETAILS OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
During the financial year 202425, no application was made and no
proceedings were pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
2016, as on March 31, 2025.
DETAILS OF VALUATION IN CASE OF ONETIME SETTLEMENTS WITH BANKS OR
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
During the financial year 202425, the Company did not undertake any
onetime settlement in respect of loans obtained from banks or financial institutions.
Accordingly, no valuation was required to be carried out in this regard.
CERTAIN TYPES OF AGREEMENTS BINDING THE COMPANY / SIGNIFICANT
DEVELOPMENTS
The subsisting agreements, as required under Clause 5A of Paragraph A,
Part A, Schedule III pursuant to Regulation 30A and Paragraph G of Schedule V of the SEBI
LODR Regulations, were disclosed to the stock exchanges on April 5, 2024, and April 8,
2024. The disclosures are available on the websites of the Company, BSE Limited, and the
National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company remains committed to upholding the highest standards of
ethical, moral, and legal conduct in the conduct of its business affairs. To maintain
these standards, the Company has implemented the Whistle Blower Policy
("Policy) as a framework for employees to report matters of concern, without
the risk of victimisation, discrimination, or disadvantage.
The Policy is applicable to all employees of the Company and its
subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Policy, whistle blowers may raise concerns pertaining to
violations such as breach of the Company's Code of Conduct, fraud, bribery,
corruption, misappropriation of assets, regulatory noncompliance, employee misconduct, and
other unethical practices.
The whistleblowing mechanism, as outlined in the Policy, encourages
employees to act responsibly in safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the Company
and its subsidiaries. The Policy seeks to ensure that genuine concerns are raised through
a structured process and addressed promptly, thereby promoting sound corporate governance.
The Whistle Blower Policy is accessible on the Company's website at https://www.
embassvindia.com/policies/
The Audit Committee, constituted by the Board, plays a central role in
the administration of the whistleblower mechanism and oversees the resolution of all
serious complaints, including those involving financial improprieties.
During the financial year 202425, no complaint was received under the
Policy, and no individual was denied access to the Audit Committee or its Chairperson.
GREEN INITIATIVES
In support of the Green Initiative in Corporate Governance launched by
the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the Company has previously requested shareholders
to register their email addresses with the Company or its Registrar and Share Transfer
Agent (RTA) to facilitate the receipt of reports, financial statements, notices, and other
communication in electronic form. However, certain shareholders have yet to complete this
registration. Such shareholders are once again requested to register their email addresses
by writing to ir@embassyindia.com to ensure timely and paperless communication.
The MCA and SEBI, through various circulars, have granted exemptions to
companies from dispatching physical copies of Annual Reports and Notices. Accordingly,
shareholders are strongly encouraged to keep their email addresses updated with the
Company to receive important correspondence in a prompt and efficient manner.
In compliance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013,
SEBI LODR Regulations, and the aforementioned MCA/SEBI circulars, the 19th Annual General
Meeting (AGM) of the Company is being held through Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio
Visual Means (OAVM) without the physical presence of Members at a common venue. The
proceedings of the AGM shall be deemed to be conducted at the Registered Office of the
Company, which shall be the deemed venue for the AGM.
Electronic copies of the Annual Report for FY 202425 and the Notice of
the 19th AGM have been sent to all Members whose email addresses are registered with the
Place: Mumbai Date: August 26, 2025
Company or Depository Participants. Members who have not received the
same may download these documents from the website of the Company www.embassvindia.com.
BSE Limited www.bseindia.com or National Stock Exchange of India Limited www.nseindia.com.
To facilitate shareholder participation, the Company is providing
evoting facilities to all Members to enable them to cast their votes electronically on the
resolutions set forth in the Notice of the 19th AGM. This facility is in accordance with
Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013, applicable rules made thereunder, and the SEBI
LODR Regulations. Detailed instructions for evoting are provided in the AGM Notice.
Additionally, for Members who have not availed the remote evoting
facility, Instapoll will be made available during the AGM by KFin Technologies Limited to
enable voting during the meeting.
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE (D&O
INSURANCE)
In accordance with Regulation 25(10) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, the
Company has procured Directors and Officers Insurance (D&O Insurance) for all the
Directors. This insurance covers all risks as may be determined by the Board of Directors,
providing financial protection against liabilities arising from their fiduciary
responsibilities and decisions taken in their official capacity.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors expresses its sincere appreciation for the
professionalism, integrity, dedication, and relentless efforts demonstrated by employees
across all levels of the Company. Their commitment continues to drive operational
excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. The Board also extends its heartfelt
gratitude to all stakeholders, including shareholders, clients, investors, business
partners, bankers, regulatory bodies, and government authorities, for their continued
trust, guidance, and unwavering support during the year under review.
For and on behalf of the Board
Sd/ Sd/
Aditya Virwani Rajesh Kaimal
Managing Director CFO & Executive Director
DIN: 06480521 DIN: 03158687
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