Your directors have pleasure in presenting their Ninety Fourth Annual Report of Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Limited along with audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026.
Financial highlights
The summarised financial results of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2026 are presented below:
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Year ended March 31,2026
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Year ended March 31, 2025
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Sales and other income
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5,441.05
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5,559.39
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Profit/(Loss) before depreciation, interest and tax
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388.39
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311.02
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Depreciation and amortisation
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210.76
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210.70
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Profit/(Loss) after depreciation but before interest and tax
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177.63
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100.32
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Finance costs (Net)
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25.80
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851.46
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Profit/ (Loss) before exceptional items and tax
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151.83
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(751.14)
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Exceptional items
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13.86
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-
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Profit/(loss) before tax
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137.97
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(751.14)
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Provision for taxation (Net)
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0.01
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-
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Profit/(Loss) after tax
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137.96
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(751.14)
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Opening balance b/f
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(6,016.77)
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(1,950.03)
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Effect of restatements due to prior period error
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-
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(3,315.03)
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Restated opening balance
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(6,016.77)
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(5,265.06)
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Profit/(loss) for the year
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137.96
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(751.14)
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Transferred from FVOCI reserve
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629.41
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-
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Transfer to reserve for molasses storage tank
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(0.46)
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(0.57)
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Balance carried to balance sheet
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(5,249.86)
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(6,016.77)
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On a standalone basis, the Company achieved a turnover (including other income) of ' 5,441.05 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026 as compared to ' 5,559.39 crore in the previous year. The profit after tax is ' 137.96 crore as compared to ' (751.14) crore in the previous year. On a consolidated basis, the turnover including other income is ' 5,476.96 crore as compared to ' 5,592.79 crore in the previous year. The profit after tax net of minority interest is ' 126.63 crore as against loss of ' (779.09) crore in the previous year.
During the year ended March 31,2026, the Company implemented the approved Resolution Plan pursuant to which Yield to Maturity (YTM) obligations aggregating to ' 3,584.95 crore and Right of Recompense (RoR) obligations aggregating to ' 485.60 crore accrued up to March 31, 2025 under the earlier restructuring arrangements, were quantified and settled. Historically, the Company had not recognised YTM obligations in its financial statements and had disclosed the same as contingent liabilities. As these obligations were substantially related to earlier reporting periods. Therefore, it constituted a prior period error within the meaning of Ind AS 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors, hence the figures of earlier year restated. Refer note 54 of the annual financial statements for details.
Dividend
The Board of Directors of your Company, after considering holistically the relevant circumstances, has decided not to recommend any dividend for the year under review. (Previous Year: Nil).
Dividend distribution policy
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on February 13, 2017 approved the Dividend Distribution Policy containing the requirements mentioned in regulations 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The policy is annexed as "Annexure I” and forms part of this Report.
Transfer to Reserves
The Board of Directors of the Company has decided not to transfer any amount to the Reserves for the year under review.
Operations
Detailed analysis of operations of the Company are given in the Management discussion and analysis report under financial analysis of Operations of the Company.
The Operational data of Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Limited for its fourteen sugar plants having an aggregate sugarcane crushing capacity of 1,36,000 TCD, six distilleries having aggregate capacity to produce Industrial Alcohol of 800 kilolitres per day and fourteen co-generation plants having a total power generation capacity of 449 MW are as under:
Sugar
During the year ended March 31, 2026, the Company crushed 10.097 MMT of sugarcane as against 11.320 MMT in the previous year. This year, sugar recovery was 10.50% as against 10.51% in the previous year. During the year 2025-26, the Company produced 10,60,320 MT sugar (previous year 11,90,281 MT) and 4,67,122 MT C-molasses (previous year 5,22,733 MT).
The Company sold 11,70,786 MT of sugar and 61,412 MT of molasses during the year as against 12,13,123 MT of sugar and 1,28,918 MT of molasses during the previous year.
Distillery
The Industrial Alcohol / Ethanol production was 1,04,923 KL as against 1,07,757 KL in the previous year. Alcohol / Ethanol sale during the year was at 97,015 KL as against 1,20,410 KL during the previous year.
Ethanol sales during the year produced from B-heavy molasses stood at Nil KL at an average realization of ' Nil per KL as against 11,222 KL at an average realisation of ' 60,574 per KL in the previous year. Ethanol sales from molasses produced from C-heavy route (Excluding ENA) stood at 81,585 KL at an average realization of ' 63,632 per KL as compared to 1,08,936 KL at an average realisation of ' 60,652 per KL in the previous year. Blended realisation for total industrial alcohol (including ENA) sales stood at ' 56,539 per KL as compared to ' 56,675 per KL in previous year.
During the year 2024-25, Distillery plants had been run for 160 days, while in current year 2025-26, all plants had been run for 154 days.
Power
The operations of power generation were smooth at all the fourteen plants. While most of the power generated by us continued to be used for captive consumption to run our plants, the surplus power was sold to the Uttar Pradesh state grid.
During the year, Power generation was at 569.54 Million Units (MUs) as against 621.99 MUs in the previous year. The Company exported 147.23 MUs of power as against 157.34 MUs during the previous year.
Change in nature of business
There is no change in nature of business during the financial year.
Material changes and commitments
There have been no material changes and commitments which affect the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
Debt restructuring
Due to the recurring and prolonged mismatch between the high raw material (cane) procurement cost and the almost flat finished goods (sugar) realisations, mounting cane dues and non-settlement of subsidy claims under the Sugar Promotion Policy of Uttar Pradesh government, the Company has been facing cash flow mismatch and has been working on various alternatives to align its debt obligations with its cash flows. Owing to significant pressure on operating margins of the Company and resultant liquidity constraints, the ability of the Company to service its principal repayment and interest obligations was adversely affected.
On account of the perceived and imminent stress, the Company requested its lenders ("Consortium of Lenders") to consider restructuring of their outstanding Optionally Convertible Debentures ("OCDs"), Yield to Maturity ("YTM") on the outstanding OCDs and the Right of Recompense ("ROR") under the restructuring agreement dated December 30, 2014 entered between the Company and Lenders ("MRA"), and to explore options to resolve the stress in accordance with the RBI's Circular No. RBI/2018-19/203, DBR.No.BP.BC.45/21.04.048/2018-19 dated June 07, 2019, on Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets, including any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force ( "RBI Prudential Framework").
The Consortium of Lenders, after a long deliberation, decided to restructure the dues in accordance with the RBI Prudential Framework. The final resolution plan amongst the Company and the Consortium of Lenders pursuant to the RBI Prudential Framework ("Resolution Plan") was adopted and common consensus of all lenders for the implementation of the Resolution Plan has been accorded and minuted at the Consortium of Lenders meeting held on December 29, 2025.
For the purpose of the Resolution Plan, the cut-off date ("COD") is to be considered as April 01, 2025, with an aggregate exposure of various lenders in the Company amounting to '6,640.88 crores (Rupees Six Thousand Six Hundred and Forty Crores and Eighty Eight Lakhs Only) as on April 01, 2025, which comprises of outstanding OCDs, YTM on the outstanding OCDs and ROR on earlier restructuring schemes in the year 2014 as on April 01, 2025, as per the details given hereunder:
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No.
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Facility
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Consortium of Lenders share as on March 31, 2025
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Consortium of Lenders instalment due on March 31, 2025, paid by the Company
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Additional infusion by the promoters/ promoter group (to be infused)
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Facility
outstanding for Consortium of Lenders
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1
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OCDs
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3,483.25
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267.94
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-
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3,215.31
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2
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YTM on OCDs
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3,584.95
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275.77
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369.21
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2,939.97
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3
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ROR
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485.60
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485.60
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Total
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7,553.80
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543.71
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369.21
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6,640.88
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The salient features of the Resolution Plan are as follows:
1. COD - April 01, 2025.
2. Broad contours of the proposed restructuring of loan facilities as per the Resolution plan are provided in Table A below:
Table A:
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Existing facility
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Contours of the proposed Resolution Plan
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Outstanding OCDs as on the COD of '3,215.31 crores (Rupees Three Thousand Two Hundred and Fifteen Crores and Thirty One Lakhs Only)
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OCD amounts to continue as debt with elongated repayment schedule. Please see below the revised terms of OCDs:
i. Tenor - 15 years.
ii. Moratorium Period - First 6 years (from April 01, 2025, till March 30, 2031).
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iii.
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Structured Annual Repayment of OCDs - 10 structured annual instalments from 6th to 15th years (from March 31, 2031 to March 31, 2040).
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Coupon / Dividend - 0.20% p.a. for entire tenor and payable annually at the year End.
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Waiver of further accrual of YTM on the outstanding OCDs.
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vi.
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OCD amount to further reduce from proceeds of sale of non-core assets, as and when realised in inverse order of maturity.
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Existing facility
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Contours of the proposed Resolution Plan
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Outstanding YTM on OCDs of '2,939.97 crores and ROR of '485.60 crores under MRA
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Conversion of outstanding YTM of '2,939.97 crores (Rupees Two Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty Nine Crores and Ninety Seven Lakhs Only) as on March 31, 2025, into the following by lenders:
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i. Equity shares of the Company up to '570.03 crores (Rupees Five Hundred and Seventy Crores and Three Lakhs Only) such that the Consortium of Lenders' shareholding does not exceed 50% initially.
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ii. Balance amount of '2,369.94 crores (Rupees Two Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty Nine Crores and Ninety Four Lakhs Only) to be converted into compulsorily convertible preference shares ("CCPS").
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Conversion of ROR under MRA of '485.60 crores (Rupees Four Hundred and Eighty Five Crores and Sixty Lakhs Only) as on March 31, 2025, into CCPS of the Company.
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Terms and conditions for issue of CCPS to the lenders:
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i. CCPS shall have features for buy-back by the Company.
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ii. Tenor - up to 20 years.
iii. Coupon / Dividend - 0.01% p.a. (on a cumulative basis).
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iv. On every reduction of lenders' shareholding below 50% (by way of sale of shares/ dilution of equity stake), the allotted CCPS will be converted into equity shares on a quarterly basis, in a manner that lenders' shareholding is envisaged to remain below 50%.
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For the avoidance of doubt, such endeavour shall not be construed as imposing any restriction, limitation, or obligation on the lenders to maintain or reduce their shareholding below 50%.
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Lenders' conversion price for equity shares and CCPS shall be calculated as per the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 ("SEBI ICDR Regulations") and the RBI Prudential Framework, to be computed by a registered valuer.
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Promoter/ Company infusion
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As a part of the Resolution Plan, the Company/ promoters are required to infuse '1,000 crores (Rupees One Thousand Crores Only) in the financial year 2025-26.
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Out of '1,000 crores, '630.79 crores (Rupees Six Hundred and Thirty Crores and Seventy Nine Lakhs Only) was received by the Company in June, 2025, through buyback of shares done by Lalitpur Power Generation Company Limited (LPGCL).
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The proceeds were used towards payment of dues as on March 31, 2025, including OCD instalment of '267.94 crores (Rupees Two Hundred and Sixty Seven Crores and Ninety Four Lakhs Only), YTM instalment of '275.77 crores (Rupees Two Hundred and Seventy Five Crores and Seventy Seven Lakhs Only) and coupon payment on OCDs of '87.08 crores (Rupees Eighty Seven Crores and Eight Lakhs Only).
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Balance infusion of '369.21 crores (Rupees Three Hundred and Sixty Nine Crores and Twenty One Lakhs Only) within financial year 2025-26 towards YTM adjustment through issuance of Tax Deducted at Source ("TDS") certificates and balance to be used towards further reduction in YTM.
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Existing facility
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Contours of the proposed Resolution Plan
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Sale of non-core assets
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Promoters/ Company shall arrange a minimum of '150 crores (Rupees One Hundred and Fifty Crores Only) through sale of the following non-core assets, two years from the date of implementation of the Resolution Plan, as identified by the Assets Sale Committee ("ASC"):
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Coal mines in Indonesia owned by PT Batu Bumi Persada and PT Jangkar Prima, subsidiaries of Bajaj Hindusthan (Singapore) Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
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Falcon aircraft owned by the Company.
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Shares of the Company owned by the BHL Securities Trust.
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Assets of the Company's Ecotec Division.
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Assets of Phenil Sugars Limited, a subsidiary of the Company.
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vi.
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Any other assets as decided by the ASC.
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Security
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Security interest having a first pari-passu charge by way of mortgage over all immovable fixed assets and hypothecation over all movable fixed assets (both present and future) of the Company.
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ii.
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Security interest having a first pari-passu charge by way of hypothecation over all current assets of the Company.
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The personal guarantee of promoter given as per the earlier restructuring to continue until the tenor of OCDs.
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The corporate guarantee of Bajaj International Realty Private Limited given as per the earlier restructuring to continue until the tenor of OCDs.
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Pledge of 3,63,00,011 fully paid-up equity shares of Bajaj Energy Private Limited by Bajaj Power Ventures Private Limited.
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Pledge of 21,82,870 fully paid-up equity shares of Lalitpur Power Generation Company Limited by the Company.
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vii.
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Pledge by the promoters of 31,87,43,422 fully paid-up equity shares of the Company.
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viii.
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First pari-passu charge over the fixed assets of Phenil Sugars Limited and equitable mortgage of land owned by Phenil Sugars Limited, if envisaged sale of non-core assets does not happen within the stipulated timeline of two years from the COD.
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ix.
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The corporate guarantee of Phenil Sugars Limited until the tenor of OCDs.
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Shortfall undertaking by way of corporate guarantee from Bajaj Energy Private Limited for a maximum amount of up to '300 crores (Rupees Three Hundred Crores Only) (at a maximum of '150 crores per year) till financial year 2032, i.e., till the end of the Specified Period in accordance with the RBI Prudential Framework to meet any cumulative shortfall in EBITDA/ funds requirement for capital expenditure (CapEx) as per the proposed Resolution Plan.
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A Framework Agreement was executed in this regard on March 26, 2026 between the Company and Lenders. In terms of the Resolution plan, the restructured facilities (OCDs) have been secured on first pari passu charge basis on all current assets and all movable and immovable fixed assets of the Company. The outstanding OCDs are further secured by personal/corporate guarantee from promoter/ promoter group and other securities from subsidiary/group companies as mentioned in Table A. Out of the committed amount of ' 1,000 crore, an amount of ' 630.79 crore has been brought by the promoters through buyback of shares of Lalitpur Power Generation Company Limited (LPGCL) and balance ' 369.21 crore as Inter corporate deposit from LPGCL. Outstanding YTM and RoR amount converted into equity shares and compulsorily convertible preference shares of the Company. The Restructuring gives your Company critical support to tide over the present difficult business environment. The decision of the banks to consider and approve the Restructuring of loans also reflects the faith these institutions have in the long-term business model of the Company.
Changes in capital structure
Pursuant to the approval of the shareholders of the Company at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on March 10, 2026, the consent of the members of the Company was accorded to increase the Authorised Share Capital of the Company from '500,00,00,000/- (Rupees Five Hundred Crores Only) divided into
500.00. 00.000 (Five Hundred Crores) equity shares of '1/- (Rupee One Only) each to '13,000,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirteen Thousand Crores Only) divided into 3,000,00,00,000 (Three Thousand Crores) equity shares of '1/- (Rupee One Only) each aggregating to '3,000,00,00,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand Crores Only) and 10,000,00,00,000 (Ten Thousand Crores) preference shares of '1/- (Rupee One Only) each aggregating to '10,000,00,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Crores Only) by creation of additional
2.500.00. 00.000 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Crores) equity shares of '1/- (Rupee One Only) each and
10.000. 00.00.000 (Ten Thousand Crores) preference shares of '1/- (Rupee One Only) each in the Authorised Share Capital of the Company.
Preferential Allotment of Equity Shares and Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) to Lenders
Your Company has allotted 1,09,65,82,534 equity shares on preferential basis to the Lenders upto March 31,2026 and 1,67,23,565 equity shares to the Lenders on April 01, 2026 of ' 1/- each at a premium of ' 4.12 per share. Accordingly, paid up equity share capital of the Company has been increased from 127,73,59,942 equity shares of ' 1/- each to 239,06,66,041 equity shares of ' 1/- each.
Company has also allotted 28,10,88,20,184 Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares to the Lenders upto March 31, 2026 and 44,56,67,369 Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares to the Lenders on April 01, 2026 of ' 1/- each in accordance with Restructuring Scheme.
The Company paid first instalment of Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs) issued to lenders and outstanding OCDs as on March 31, 2026 is ' 3215.31 Crore.
Listing of securities
The Company's equity shares are listed on the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Annual Listing fees to each of these Stock Exchanges have been paid by the Company.
Subsidiary, Associate and Joint Ventures
As on March 31, 2026, the Company had the following Subsidiaries, all of them are presently unlisted: Subsidiaries:
1. Bajaj Aviation Private Limited (BAPL) - (Holding 100%).
2. Bajaj Power Generation Private Limited (BPGPL) - (Holding 100%).
3. Phenil Sugars Limited (PSL) - (Holding 99.70%)
4. Bajaj Hindusthan (Singapore) Private Limited (BH(S)PL) - (Holding 100%).
5. PT. Batu Bumi Persada, Indonesia - (step down subsidiary being 99.00% subsidiary of BH(S)PL).
6. PT. Jangkar Prima, Indonesia - (step down subsidiary being 99.88% subsidiary of BH(S)PL).
There is no associates or joint ventures in the Company during the year.
Performance and financial positions of subsidiaries
a) Bajaj Aviation Private Limited (BAPL): During the year ended March 31,2026, BAPL, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, continued to provide Air Transport Services through Aircraft - Falcon LX 2000.
For the year ended March 31,2026, BAPL generated revenue of ' 3,699.02 lakh from its operations as compared to ' 3,280.26 lakh generated in the previous year. The profit after tax for the current year was at ' 275.11 lakh as compared to ' 145.28 lakh in the previous financial year.
b) Bajaj Power Generation Private Limited (BPGPL): BPGPL, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company is engaged in setting up of power project. The Company's existing power project could not take off in time due to various reasons beyond the Company's control. The Company is exploring opportunities in renewable energy sector and will seek necessary regulatory approvals as may be required going forward.
c) Phenil Sugars Limited (PSL): PSL continued to be the subsidiary of the Company (99.70%) during the year under review. During the financial year 2025-26, the loss after tax is ' 50.36 crore as compared to the loss of ' 60.01 crore in the previous year.
d) Bajaj Hindusthan (Singapore) Private Limited: BH(S)PL through its two subsidiaries in Indonesia, continued to hold coal mines in Indonesia which are in the process of being developed.
e) PT. Jangkar Prima (PTJP), Indonesia and PT. Batu Bumi Persada (PTBBP), Indonesia: PTJP and PTBBP are engaged in the business of Mining and Mining services. These subsidiaries are in the process of development of a coal mine for which necessary approvals are in place. Operation of coal mine is expected to start soon.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of its subsidiaries in the manner prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 is given as Annexure to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Consolidated Financial Statements
In compliance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS) 110, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Consolidated Financial Statements form part of this Annual Report. Consolidated Financial Statements presented by your Company include financial information about its aforesaid subsidiaries. The standalone financial statements of BHSL as well as its aforesaid subsidiaries and its associates will be available on the website of the Company (www.bajajhindusthan.com).
Credit Rating
The brief details of the ratings received from credit rating agency are given in Corporate Governance Report.
Investor Education and Protection Fund
The details of Investor Education and Protection Fund are given in Corporate Governance Report. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel Number of meetings of the board
During the year, eight meetings of the board were held on May 29, 2025, June 30, 2025, July 18, 2025, August 12, 2025, November 12, 2025, December 31, 2025, February 12, 2026 and March 21, 2026. The Maximum time-gap between any two consecutive meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act 2013 & SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015.
A detailed update on the Board and its Committee's composition, meetings held and attendance of the Directors at these meetings is provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms a part of this Annual Report.
Retirement by rotation
Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma (DIN:09607745), Managing Director of the Company, will retire by rotation and being eligible offers himself for reappointment. The appointment of Mr Ajay Kumar Sharma is in compliance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Appointment of Director
Mr. Satish Kumar Nagpal (DIN:09045584) was appointed as Nominee Director (State Bank of India) of the Company with effect from July 18, 2025 and the profile of Mr. Satish Kumar Nagpal forms part of the Corporate Governance Report.
Dr. Anil Rishiraj was appointed as Additional Director (Non-executive, Non-Independent Director) of the Company with effect from May 29, 2026 and the profile of Dr. Anil Rishiraj is given below.
With over 43 years of professional experience, Dr. Anil Rishiraj has been working as a Senior Management Executive with Large Corporate Groups for the last over 17 years handling Business Development, Corporate Affairs, Liaising & Networking at Higher Bureaucratic/Corporate Levels. Prior to this, he has worked for over 26 years with Central Government Preventive & Investigative Departments under Ministry of Finance. Previously, he has been associated with Essar Services India Limited. With a Master of Arts Degree in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, he holds a Degree of Doctor of Social Work and a Diploma in Human Resource Management.
Cessation of Director
Mr. Ramani Ranjan Mishra (DIN:09389302) ceased to be a Nominee Director of the Company due to superannuation from Punjab National Bank with immediate effect as per letter dated May 13, 2026.
Key Managerial Personnel
There is no change in Key Managerial Personnel during the year.
Board evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination and Remuneration and other Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
Induction and training of Board members
The process followed by the Company for induction and training to Board members has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
Independent Directors’ Declaration
The Company has received the necessary declaration from each Independent Director in accordance with Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that he/she meets the criteria of independence as laid out in sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1) (b) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
As required under Rule 8(5) (iiia) of the Account of Companies Rules, in the opinion of the Board of Directors of your Company, the Independent Directors comprise persons of high repute and possess relevant expertise and experience in their respective fields.
Directors’ responsibility statement
Pursuant to the requirement of clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors confirm that:
(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(ii) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and profits of the Company for that year;
(iii) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(v) the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
(vi) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Auditors and Auditors’ Report Auditors and their report
M/s. Sidharth N Jain & Company, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 018311C), has been appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 90th annual general meeting held on September 26, 2022, for a period of 5 consecutive years till the conclusion of 95th Annual General Meeting.
During FY 2025-26, the Statutory Auditors had not reported any matter under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act 2013 and therefore, no details are required to be disclosed under Section 134(3) (ca) of the Act.
The auditors in their report to the members, have given, emphasis of matter and key audit matters and the explanation/comments of your directors with respect to it are as follows:
1. Comments to para 4th (i) & (ii) of the Audit report regarding Emphasis of Matter
a. Management is of the view that sufficient efforts are being undertaken to revive the said subsidiaries in the foreseeable future to recover carrying value of the investments & loans and on-going efforts towards obligation casted on the Company and its promoters to recover the outstanding loans in phased manner.
b. Please refer note no. 51 of standalone financial statement.
2. Comments on Key audit matters of the Audit report regarding Impairment assessment for Investments, loans and interest on loan-related party companies
Please refer the comments on Sr. 1(a) above regarding recovery of outstanding loans and sale of investment and accordingly no impairment have been identified by the management based on above assessment.
Cost auditors and their report
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Audit Committee appointed M/s. B.J.D. Nanabhoy & Co., Cost Accountants, Mumbai (Firm Registration No. 000011) as the Cost Auditors of the Company for financial year 2026-27 and has recommended their remuneration to the shareholders for ratification at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Cost Audit Reports for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, for the products Sugar, Industrial Alcohol and Electricity was filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on September 04, 2025.
In terms of Section 148 of the Act, read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, it is stated that the cost accounts and records are made and maintained by the Company as specified by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Act.
Secretarial auditors and their report
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, M/s. Anant B Khamankar & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries (C.P. No. 1860 & Peer Review Certificate No. 1283/2021), has been appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company at the 93rd annual general meeting held on September 11, 2025 for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years from April 01, 2025 to March 31, 2030.
The Secretarial Audit Report and Annual Secretarial Compliance Report are annexed as "Annexure II” and "Annexure III” and forms part of this report. The report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
Public deposits
The Company has not accepted deposits from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Deposits unclaimed at the end of the year was Nil.
Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments
Details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in "Annexure IV” and forms part of this report.
Details of difference between valuation amount on one time settlement and valuation while availing loans from banks and financial institutions
During the year under review, there has been no one-time settlement of loans taken from banks and financial institutions.
Audit Committee
The Company constituted Audit Committee as required under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Composition of Audit Committee is given in Corporate Governance Report. There is no such instance during the year under review where the Board had not accepted any recommendation of the Audit Committee.
Related party transactions
The details of transactions entered into with the Related Parties are enclosed in Form no. AOC 2 is annexed herewith as "Annexure V” and forms part of this report.
Internal financial control
The Board has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of business, including adherence to Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of fraud and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures. The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were observed.
Annual Return
Draft Annual Return of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 as per Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 is placed on the website of the Company at www.bajajhindusthan.com Corporate Social Responsibility
As required under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee. As per recommendation of the CSR Committee, the Board at its meeting held on September 25, 2014 approved the CSR Policy of the Company. Report on CSR Activities/ Initiatives is enclosed as "Annexure VI” and forms part of this report.
Policies
Policy for determining material subsidiary
During the year ended March 31, 2026, the Company does have material unlisted subsidiary company as defined in Regulation 16 (c) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Company has framed a policy for determining "material subsidiary” and the same is available on the Company's website at https://www.bajajhindusthan.com/ bajajHindustanCMS/uploads/1552050985_BHSL-Policy%20on%20Material%20Subsidiaries-12.02.2019. pdf
Policy on remuneration and other aspects of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee framed a policy on directors' appointment and remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of director and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management and their remuneration. The detailed remuneration policy is placed on the Company's website at https://www.bajajhindusthan.com/bajajHindustanCMS/uploads/BHSL-Nomination%20and%20 Remuneration%20Policy-13.02.2023.pdf Vigil Mechanism / Whistleblower Policy
The Company has formulated a Vigil Mechanism/Whistleblower Policy in accordance with Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The details of the Vigil Mechanism/ Whistleblower Policy are provided in the Corporate Governance Report and also posted on the website of the Company at https://www.bajajhindusthan.com/bajajHindustanCMS/uploads/1553861260_BHSL- Poficy%20on%20Vigif%20Mechanism-12.02.2019.pdf
Risk Management
The Company has a Risk Management Policy to identify and evaluate business risks and opportunities. This framework seeks to create transparency, minimise adverse impact on the business objectives and enhance the Company's competitive advantage. The business risk framework defines the risk management approach across the enterprise at various levels including documentation and reporting. The framework has different risk models which help in identifying risks trend, exposure and potential impact analysis at a Company level as also separately for business. The detailed risk management policy is placed on the Company's website at https://www.bajajhindusthan.com/bajajHindustanCMS/uploads/1552050985_ BHSL-Risk%20Management%20Policy-12.02.2019.pdf
The Board of Directors had constituted Risk Management Committee to identify elements of risk in different areas of operations and to develop policy for actions associated to mitigate the risks.
Related Party Transaction Policy
Policy on dealing with Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company's website at https://www.bajajhindusthan.com/bajajHindustanCMS/uploads/BHSL-Policy%20on%20 Materiafity%20and%20Deafing%20with%20Refated%20Party%20Transactions-20.05.2022.pdf
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy
Contents of Corporate Social Responsibility Policy in the Board's report are given in the Report on CSR Activities in "Annexure VI” and on the Company's website at https://www.bajajhindusthan.com/ bajajHindustanCMS/uploads/1433133931_BHL%20CSR%20Policy.pdf
Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal committee has been set up to redress the complaints received regarding sexual harassment at workplace. All employees, including trainees, are covered under this policy. During the financial year ended March 31, 2026, there was nil complaints recorded pertaining to sexual harassment.
Compliance with Secretarial Standards
The Company has complied with the secretarial standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board Meetings and Annual General Meetings.
Significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals
There have been no significant and material orders passed by the courts or regulators or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations. However, members' attention is drawn to the statements on contingent liabilities and commitments in the notes forming part of the financial statements.
Particulars of employees and related disclosures
As required under the provision of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company are set out in "Annexure VII” and forms part of this report.
Transfer of unclaimed dividend and unclaimed shares to investor education and protection fund
The details of Unclaimed Dividend and Unclaimed Shares forms part of the Corporate Governance Report. Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo
The relevant particulars regarding the above are given in "Annexure VIII” and forms part of this report. Corporate governance
The Company has complied with the corporate governance requirements under the Companies Act, 2013 and as stipulated under the Listing Regulations. A separate section on corporate governance practices followed by the Company, together with a certificate from the Auditors confirming compliance is annexed and forms part of this Report.
Management Discussion and Analysis and Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
As per Regulation 34 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Management Discussion and Analysis Report and Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report are prescribed in separate Sections forming part of this Annual Report.
Acknowledgements
Industrial relations have been cordial at all the plants of the Company. The Directors express their appreciation for the sincere co-operation and assistance of Central and State Government authorities, bankers, customers and suppliers and business associates. Your directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services by your Company's employees. Your directors acknowledge with gratitude the encouragement and support extended by our valued shareholders
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Kushagra Bajaj
Chairman (DIN: 00017575)
Mumbai May 29, 2026
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