The Board of Directors take pleasure in presenting their 61st Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company, together with the audited financial statements for the Financial Year ended 31 March 2026.
Financial and Operational Highlights
(' in crore)
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Particulars
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Consolidated
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Standalone
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2025-26
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2024-25
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2025-26
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2024-25
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Total income
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9,816
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8,996
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6,740
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6,007
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Total expenses
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7,087
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6,433
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2,463
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3,632
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Profit before exceptional items, tax, share of profit in associates and joint ventures
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2,729
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2,563
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4,277
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2,375
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Exceptional items (net)
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203
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(302)
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214
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(302)
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|
Profit before tax, share of profit in associates and joint ventures
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2,932
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2,261
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4,491
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2,073
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Less: Tax expense (Current tax including earlier years and Deferred tax)
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310
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(434)
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743
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495
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Profit after tax before share of profit (net) in associates and joint ventures
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2,622
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2,695
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3,748
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1,578
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Share of Profit in associates and joint ventures (net)
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1,793
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1,672
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-
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-
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Net Profit for the Year
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4,415
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4,367
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3,748
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1,578
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Other
Comprehensive
Income
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(7)
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(11)
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(4)
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(1)
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Total
Comprehensive
Income
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4,408
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4,356
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3,744
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1,577
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Note: The numbers have been rounded off and are extracted from the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company.
Financial Performance Review and Analysis
The Company delivered a strong financial performance during the period. Consolidated revenue (including other income) grew to
' 9,816 crore, delivering a 9% growth, as compared to the previous year. The Company’s operational performance remained robust with record collections of ' 13,517 crore backed by high collection efficiency across all our projects. As a direct outcome of strong cash generation, your Company has achieved its goal of zero gross debt in the development business ahead of the estimated timelines and consequently operates with a further strengthened balance sheet. Consolidated EBITDA stood at ' 3,070 crore. Your Company recorded a total comprehensive income of ' 4,408 crore during the year as compared to ' 4,356 crore in the previous year.
DLF Cyber City Developers Limited
DLF Cyber City Developers Limited (DCCDL) reported a consolidated total income of ' 7,393 crore, reflecting 15% growth over the previous period, primarily led by the rental growth in the office and retail portfolio. DCCDL’s consolidated EBITDA stood at ' 5,718 crore in FY 2025-26 in comparison to ' 4,949 crore in FY 2024-25, reflecting a 16% growth over the previous period. Total comprehensive income stood at ' 2,721 crore, reflecting a 11% growth over the previous year, which included an exceptional item of ' 489 crore on account of sale of Kolkata IT Park.
Review of Business
Development Business
The development business continued to deliver sustained performance with total new sales bookings for the fiscal at ' 20,143 crore.
The continued momentum in the development business was backed by successful launches of ‘DLF Privana North’ in Gurugram and ‘The Westpark’ in Mumbai. DLF’s super luxury offering - ‘The Dahlias’ in Gurugram also continued to witness strong and sustained customer demand during the financial year.
Annuity Business
The annuity business performed well with robust earnings and continues to demonstrate steady growth and operate at a high occupancy level of 95%.
The retail business continued its growth trajectory by delivering 11% growth as compared to the previous year. All the retail malls continue to operate at high occupancy levels and deliver healthy growth.
During the financial year, the business witnessed ~0.37 million square meter (~4 million square feet) of new additions to the portfolio across Gurugram, Chennai and New Delhi.
Dividend
The Company continues to consistently reward its shareholders with a growing dividend payout. The Board has recommended a dividend of ' 8/- per equity share (400%) [previous year ' 6/- per equity share] of the face value of ' 2/- each for FY 2025-26, payable to those shareholders, whose names appear in the Register of Members/ list of Beneficial Owners, provided by the Depositories, on the record date. The recommended dividend reflect a year-on-year growth of 33%.
The total outgo on account of payment of dividend for FY 2025-26 would be ' 1,980.25 crore (previous year ' 1,485.19 crore).
Dividend payout is subject to the approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) and shall also be subject to the deduction of tax at source.
The dividend payout is in accordance with the prevalent applicable laws and the Company’s Dividend Distribution Policy, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (‘SEBI Listing Regulations’). The said Policy is available on the website of the Company atDividend Distribution Policy.
Capital Structure
The paid-up equity share capital of the Company is ' 495.06 crore comprising 2,47,53,11,706 equity shares of ' 2/- each fully paid-up. There is no change in the authorised, issued and paid-up share capital of the Company during FY 2025-26.
Transfer to Reserves
During the financial year, the Company has not transferred any amount to the general reserve. The closing balance of the retained earnings of your Company for FY 2025-26, after all appropriations and adjustments, was ' 3,786.86 crore.
Credit Rating
The Company’s strong focus on financial capital coupled with financial discipline and prudence reflected in the credit ratings upgrade by the rating agencies, as under:
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CRISIL
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Instrument
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Date of Rating
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Rating
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Remarks
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Long¬ term bank facilities
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17 October 2025
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CRISIL AA+
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Rating
upgraded from AA (Positive) to AA+ (Stable)
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Short-term
facilities
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CRISIL A1+
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Re-affirmed
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Instrument
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Date of Rating
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Rating
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Remarks
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Long¬ term bank facilities
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11 December 2025
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[ICRA] AA+
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Rating
upgraded from AA (Positive) to AA+ (Stable)
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Short-term
facilities
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[ICRA] A1+
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Re-affirmed
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Public Deposits
During the financial year, the Company has neither invited nor accepted/ renewed any deposits from the public within the meaning of Section 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the ‘Act’) read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Holding Company
Rajdhani Investments and Agencies Private Limited continued to be the holding company and holds 61.53% of the paid-up equity share capital of the Company.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The information relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo as stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended, is given at Annexure-A and forms part of this Report.
Particulars of Employees
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended (the ‘Rules’), a statement listing names of the top 10 employees in terms of the remuneration drawn and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set-out in the said Rules, forms part of this Report.
Disclosures relating to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Rules, are given at Annexure-E and form part of this Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136(1) of the Act, the Financial Statements are being sent to the members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employees particulars specified under Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Rules. Any member interested in obtaining such information thereof may write to the Company Secretary.
Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures, Associate Companies and Consolidated Financial Statements
As on 31 March 2026, the Company had 92 subsidiary companies in terms of the provisions of
the Act. Further, details of changes in Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associate Companies during the financial year are given at Annexure-D and form part of this Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company were prepared in accordance with the applicable Ind AS and form part of the Annual Report. A statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of the Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associate Companies in Form AOC-1, as required under the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended, also forms part of the Notes to the financial statements. The highlights of the performance of Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associate Companies and their contribution to the overall performance of the Company are included as part of the Annual Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act read with Regulation 46 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, Audited Financial Statements of the Company, including Consolidated Financial Statements, other documents required to be attached thereto and Audited Financial Statements of each of the Subsidiaries, are available on the website of the Company athttps://www.dlf.in/investor.
Material Unlisted Subsidiary(ies)
In terms of the provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company has a Policy for determining ‘Material Subsidiary’ and the said policy is available on the Company’s website at Material Subsidiary Policy.
Pursuant to the merger of DLF Urban Private Limited with DLF Home Developers Limited, the number of material subsidiaries of your Company during FY 2025-26 reduced from four to three, namely DLF Cyber City Developers Limited (High Value Debt Listed), DLF Home Developers Limited and DLF Power & Services Limited.
Based upon the audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, your Company has four material subsidiaries, namely DLF Cyber City Developers Limited, DLF Home Developers Limited, DLF Power & Services Limited and DLF Homes Panchkula Private Limited.
Amalgamation/ Arrangement
Scheme of Amalgamation/ Arrangement sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Chandigarh Bench at Chandigarh (NCLT, Chandigarh)
1. Aaralyn Builders & Developers Private Limited, Afaaf Builders & Developers Private Limited, Akina Builders & Developers Private Limited, Arlie Builders & Developers Private Limited,
Atherol Builders & Developers Private Limited, Cadence Real Estates Private Limited, Demarco Developers and Constructions Private Limited, DLF Universal Limited, Hoshi Builders & Developers Private Limited, Jayanti Real Estate Developers Private Limited, Mufallah Builders & Developers Private Limited, Ophira Builders & Developers Private Limited, Oriel Real Estates Private Limited, Sagardutt Builders & Developers Private Limited, Vamil Builders & Developers Private Limited and Verano Builders & Developers Private Limited (Transferor Companies) with DLF Limited (Transferee Company) vide Order dated 14 January 2026 w.e.f. the Appointed date of 1 April 2024.
2. Bhamini Real Estate Developers Private Limited and DLF Urban Private Limited (Transferor Companies) with DLF Home Developers Limited (Transferee Company) vide Order dated 13 February 2026 w.e.f. the Appointed date of 1 April 2024.
3. Adoncia Builders & Developers Private Limited, Amandla Builders & Developers Private Limited, Berit Builders & Developers Private Limited, Invecon Private Limited, Manini Real Estates Private Limited, Murdock Builders & Developers Private Limited, Prewitt Builders & Constructions Private Limited and Uni International Private Limited (Transferor Companies) with Highvista Buildcon Private Limited (formerly Vikram Electric Equipment Private Limited) (Transferee Company) vide Order dated 18 February 2026 w.e.f. the Appointed date of 1 April 2024.
Listing at Stock Exchanges
The equity shares of your Company are listed on National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE).
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, as required under Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, forms part of the Annual Report.
Corporate Governance Report
The Company is committed to sound corporate governance practices as well as compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Board believes that adopting the highest level of ethical principles will ensure that DLF continues to be the leading Company in the real estate sector. The Corporate Governance Report, as stipulated under Regulation 17 to 27 and Clause (b) to (i) of Regulation 46(2) and Paragraph C, D and E of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, forms part of the Annual Report.
The requisite certificate from Makarand M. Joshi & Co., Company Secretaries, Secretarial Auditor of the Company, confirming compliance with the
conditions of corporate governance, as stipulated under the SEBI Listing Regulations, is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
During FY 2025-26, Mr. A.S. Minocha upon completion of his second term, ceased to be an Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. the close of business hours on 19 May 2025. To fill the resulting vacancy, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 19 May 2025 has appointed Ms. Vinati Kastia Kilambi as an Additional Director (in independent capacity).
Further, the shareholders in their 60th AGM held on 4 August 2025 had approved the appointment of Ms. Vinati Kastia Kilambi as an Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years w.e.f. 19 May 2025.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Act read with the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Ashok Kumar Tyagi, Managing Director and Ms. Pia Singh, Non-Executive Director, are liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, have offered themselves for re-appointment. The Board of Directors has recommended their re-appointment. The resolution(s) seeking members approval for their re-appointment form part of the AGM Notice.
Brief resume of the Director(s) seeking re-appointment, along with other details, as stipulated under Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with the Secretarial Standard on General Meetings, is provided in the Corporate Governance Report and Notice convening the AGM.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel (‘KMP’) of the Company during FY 2025-26 are Mr. Rajiv Singh, Chairman (Whole-time Director), Mr. Ashok Kumar Tyagi and Mr. Devinder Singh, Managing Directors, Mr. Badal Bagri, Group Chief Financial Officer and Mr. R.P. Punjani, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.
During the year under review, there were no changes in the KMP of the Company.
Directors’ Responsibility Statement
In terms of the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Act, your Directors confirm that for the year ended 31 March 2026:
(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;
(ii) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as on 31 March 2026 and the profit of the Company for that period;
(iii) they have 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) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(v) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
(vi) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Declaration by Independent Directors
The Independent Directors in their respective disclosures have confirmed that they are independent of the Management and not aware of any circumstances or situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties. Based on the disclosures received from the Independent Directors, the Board of Directors are of the opinion that they fulfill the conditions specified in Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) and 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Further, the Board is also of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company uphold the highest standards of integrity and possess the requisite expertise and experience (including proficiency), required to fulfill their duties as Independent Directors.
Confirmation by Directors regarding Directorship(s)/ Committee Position(s)
Based on the disclosures received, number of Directorship(s), Committee Membership(s), Chairmanship(s) of all the Directors are within the respective limits prescribed under the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. Further, none of the Executive Directors of the Company served as an Independent Director in any other listed entity. Necessary disclosures regarding Committee positions in other public companies and High Value Debt Listed Entities as on 31 March 2026 have been made by the Directors and reported in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.
Certification from Company Secretary in Practice
A certificate has been received from Makarand M. Joshi & Co., Company Secretaries, pursuant to Regulation 34(3) and Clause 10(i) of Para C of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, certifying that none of the Directors on the Board of the Company have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors of companies by SEBI, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) or any such Statutory Authority and forms part of the Corporate Governance Report.
Board and its Committees
The Board of Directors met 4 (four) times during FY 2025-26. Details of the composition of the Board, its Committees, terms of reference, meetings held and attendance thereat, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, forming part of the Annual Report.
Auditors and Audit Reports
Statutory Auditors
S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 301003E/ E300005) were re-appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years from the conclusion of 57th AGM till the conclusion of 62nd AGM.
The Auditors’ Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer of opinion. The Notes to the Financial Statements (including the Consolidated Financial Statements) referred to in the Auditors’ Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
Cost Auditors
Sanjay Gupta & Associates, Cost Accountants (FRN: 000212) were appointed as the Cost Auditors of the Company for FY 2025-26 to conduct the audit of cost records of the Company pertaining to real estate development activities. Your Company is maintaining the requisite cost records and the Cost Audit Report for FY 2025-26, which shall be filed with the MCA in due course.
A certificate from the Cost Auditors, certifying their independence and arm’s length relationship has been received by the Company.
As per the provisions of Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended, the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is required to be ratified and confirmed by the members in General Meeting. Accordingly, resolution seeking members’ ratification for the remuneration payable to Sanjay Gupta & Associates, Cost Accountants is included in the Notice convening the AGM.
Secretarial Auditor
Makarand M. Joshi & Co., Company Secretaries (a peer reviewed firm), were appointed as Secretarial Auditor of the Company for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years commencing from FY 2025-26 till FY 2029-30. The Secretarial Audit and Secretarial Compliance Report(s) for FY ended 31 March 2026 are annexed at Annexure-B. The Secretarial Audit and Secretarial Compliance Report(s) do not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer of opinion.
The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified to continue as Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
DLF Cyber City Developers Limited, DLF Home Developers Limited and DLF Power & Services Limited, material subsidiaries of the Company for FY 2025-26, have also undergone Secretarial Audit in accordance with Section 204 of the Act and Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Accordingly, the Secretarial Audit Reports of DLF Cyber City Developers Limited, DLF Home Developers Limited and DLF Power & Services Limited for FY 2025-26 issued by Dr. K.R. Chandratre, Company Secretary in practice are annexed at Annexure-B. The said reports are self-explanatory and do not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer of opinion.
Reporting of Fraud by Auditors
During the financial year, the Statutory Auditors, Secretarial Auditor and Cost Auditors have not reported any instance of fraud in respect of the Company, by its officers or employees under Section 143(12) of the Act.
Secretarial Standards
The Secretarial Standards i.e. SS-1 and SS-2 relating to the meetings of the Board of Directors and General Meetings, respectively, issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, have been duly followed by the Company.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
DLF’s CSR efforts are driven by a commitment to transforming communities for sustainable impact. Guided by the belief that long-term business success is closely linked to social well-being, the Company undertakes focused development initiatives in environmental sustainability, education, healthcare, social welfare and sports promotion.
DLF’s CSR initiatives are primarily implemented through DLF Foundation, DLF Q.E.C. Educational Charitable Trust, DLF Q.E.C. Medical Charitable Trust and CGS Public Charitable Trust, among
others. By collaborating with Government bodies, civil society organisations, development sector experts and local communities, the Company ensures that its initiatives are impactful and aligned with national priorities and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Company had appointed Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, an independent agency to conduct the Impact Assessment of CSR projects/ programmes/ activities, namely (i) Environment Sustainability; (ii) Golf Excellence; and (iii) Saving Lives Through Safer Roads, which were completed during FY 2023-24, the report(s) of which are available on the Company’s website atCSR Impact Assessment.
Impact Assessment of the projects/ programmes/ activities, namely Environment Sustainability and Rural Development, which were completed during FY 2024-25, would be undertaken during FY 2026-27.
CSR Policy is available on the Company’s website at Corporate Social Responsibility Policy and CSR Annual Action Plan for FY 2025-26 is atCSR Annual Action Plan.
The Annual Report on CSR activities, pursuant to the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, as amended, is annexed at Annexure-C.
Environment and Sustainability
DLF endeavours to excel in three pillars of sustainability, namely Environmental, Social and Governance, collectively referred to as ESG parameters.
The Company has integrated sustainability into its core business operations, across its residential and commercial portfolio, ensuring a safe and sustainable ecosystem for all its stakeholders. Our entire existing Offices and Retail portfolio holds LEED Platinum Certification, reflecting our commitment to sustainability. We continuously strive to develop new products on similar sustainable principles.
DLF’s rental portfolio has been granted 5 Star rating in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). Further, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recognizes DLF’s rental business as global partner in leading the transformation and regeneration of the built environment across India and throughout the world.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company has prepared its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26, providing an insight into the ESG initiatives of the Company. The BRSR forms part of the Annual Report and incorporates the 9 (nine) reportable principles of ‘National Guidelines on Responsible
Business Conduct’. Your Company has engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers Services LLP for the preparation of BRSR.
Further, pursuant to the SEBI Master Circular dated 11 July 2023 (updated on 30 January 2026), your Company had appointed SGS India Private Limited, an independent assurance provider to provide assurance for BRSR Core indicators, consisting of Key Performance Indicators under the ESG attributes. BRSR for FY 2025-26 including the reasonable assurance report is annexed at Annexure-G of this Report. The Company’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Policy is available at Business Responsibility and Sustainability Policy.
Care for the environment is a core focus area as the Company continues to contribute to shaping a better future, which is safe, inclusive and sustainable. Furthermore, the Company has designed business processes that incorporate social well-being in everything that it does. It is adopting innovative means to promote resource efficiency, emission reduction, water conservation, waste minimisation and biodiversity protection. It also positively engages with the communities surrounding its operations, helping to enrich their lives through CSR programmes and employment opportunities.
The Company is deeply committed to the health, well-being and prosperity of its customers, partners, employees and all other stakeholders. It is continuously innovating to create safer workplaces and intelligent energy-efficient infrastructure. This is necessary to promote smarter cities and sustainable communities across India as also, achieve long-term value for all its stakeholders.
While the Company focuses on expanding its footprint and increasing its revenue, it also continues to assess and monitor the risks and opportunities. This includes assessing the emerging trends and addressing environmental and social issues as it moves forward. Therefore, the approach to sustainability includes monitoring growth in alignment with its targets and commitments towards ESG.
The Company’s efforts towards the environment and society are backed by robust governance that supports its values of integrity, accountability and transparency. DLF takes pride in the fact that it has striven to exceed legal compliance requirements and ensured that policies and procedures supporting responsible business practices are implemented in their true spirit.
The Company has maintained rigorous safety standards, vetted by world-class independent organisations like British Safety Council, U.K.
The testimony to this is that DLF is the only Group globally, which has been conferred with 21 ‘Sword of Honour’ Awards by them in a single year, a pinnacle of safety standards across the world. DLF has achieved the highest number of Sword of Honour Awards, consecutively for the last eight years, maintaining its global leadership position in the field of Occupational Health and Safety. During FY 2025-26, DLF has been conferred with 20 ‘Sword of Honour’ Awards.
The DLF Group continued to lead the global leaderboard during FY 2025-26, having awarded 34 LEED Zero Water Certifications by USGBC. Further, DLF achieved and certified as the largest Platinum WiredScore certified portfolio in the World.
Annual Return
The Annual Return for FY 2025-26 as required under Section 92(3) of the Act read with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, as amended, is available at Annual Return 2025-26.
Awards and Accolades
Your Company continues to lead the real estate sector and has received several awards. The details of the major awards and accolades received during the year are at Annexure-F.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees, Securities and Investments
Particulars of loans, guarantees, securities and investments have been disclosed in the notes to the Standalone Financial Statements.
Transactions with Related Parties
The Company has robust processes and procedures for identification and monitoring related party(ies) and related party transactions.
The Company’s Policy on Related Party Transactions is in accordance with the requirements of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, which regulates the transactions between the Company and its related party(ies). The said Policy is available on the Company’s website atRelated Party Transactions Policy. The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting, approval and disclosure processes are in place for all related party transactions.
All contracts, arrangements and transactions entered by the Company with related party(ies) during FY 2025-26, were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm’s length basis and were carried out with prior approval of the Audit Committee. All approved related party transactions were periodically reported to the Audit Committee for its review. Further, all such transactions were entered on the terms and conditions, as approved
by the Audit Committee. No Material Related Party Transaction was entered during the financial year by the Company. Accordingly, the disclosure of related party transactions, as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form AOC-2 is not applicable to the Company for FY 2025-26 and hence, does not form part of this Report.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company was devised in accordance with Section 178 of the Act read with the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy includes matters related to the Director’s appointment and remuneration including the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and other related matters. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is aimed at inculcating a performance-driven culture. Through its comprehensive compensation program, the Company endeavours to attract, retain, develop and motivate a high-performance workforce. The said Policy is available on the Company’s website at Nomination and Remuneration Policy.
The Company pays remuneration to its Executive Directors by way of salary, benefits, perquisites and allowances (fixed component) and commission (variable component). Annual increments are approved by the Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC).
Based on the recommendation of the NRC, the Board of Directors decides the commission payable to the Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors, out of the profits of the Company for the financial year within the ceiling as prescribed under the Act. The criteria for payment of commission is mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.
Succession Planning
The Board members and the Senior Management Personnel are vital for creating a robust future for the Company. The Company’s succession planning framework is well structured and lays down guiding principle for forward-thinking and a future-ready Board. The NRC plays an important role in ensuring that the Company has a strong and diversified Board. To ensure orderly succession planning, the NRC also considers tenure of Directors and the Senior Management Personnel, skill matrix, diversity and statutory requirements etc.
Continuity Planning
The Company has formalised a Continuity Planning framework to ensure uninterrupted business
operations during unforeseen circumstances affecting key personnel. Distinct from succession planning, this framework focuses on immediate operational continuity through identification and training of alternate personnel across business verticals, thereby strengthening organisational resilience and ensuring seamless continuity of critical business functions.
Annual Evaluation of the Board, its Committees and Individual Directors
The NRC has formulated criteria for evaluation of the Board, its Committees’ functioning and individual Directors including Independent Directors and also specified that such evaluation will be undertaken by the NRC and the Board, pursuant to the Act and Rules made thereunder read with the SEBI Listing Regulations.
DLF believes that it is the collective effectiveness of the Board that impacts Company’s performance, as a whole. The Board’s performance is assessed against the roles and responsibilities, as provided in the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The parameters for the Board’s performance evaluation have been derived from the Board’s core role of trusteeship to protect shareholders’ interest and enhance their value as well as to fulfil expectations of other stakeholders through strategic supervision of the Company.
Evaluation of functioning of Board Committees is based on the discussions amongst Committee members and shared by the respective Committee Chairperson with the Board.
Individual Directors are evaluated in the context of the role played by each Director as a member of the Board at its meetings, in assisting the Board in realising its role in strategic supervision of the functioning of the Company in pursuit of its purpose and goals. While the Board evaluated its performance as per the parameters laid down by the NRC, the evaluation of Individual Directors was carried out as per the laid down parameters, anonymously in order to ensure objectivity. The Independent Directors of the Board also reviewed the performance of the Non¬ Independent Directors, Chairperson and the Board as a whole, pursuant to Schedule IV of the Act and Regulation 25 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The overall outcome of the Board evaluation process was positive and the Directors expressed satisfaction with the performance and effectiveness of the Board, its Committees and Individual Directors. For further details, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.
Internal Financial Controls
The Company has a robust and well-embedded system of internal financial controls. This ensures that all assets are safeguarded and protected
against loss from any unauthorised use or disposition and all transactions are authorised, recorded and reported correctly. An extensive risk-based programme of internal audit and management reviews provide assurance on the effectiveness of internal financial controls, which are continuously monitored through management reviews, self-assessment, functional experts, independent annual assessments as well as by the Statutory/ Internal Auditors during the course of their audits.
The internal audit for FY 2025-26 was entrusted to PricewaterhouseCoopers Services LLP. The main thrust of internal audit was to test and review controls, carry out appraisal of risks and business processes and also benchmarking controls with the best industry practices.
The internal control system ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and facilitates optimum utilisation of available resources and protects the interests of all stakeholders. The Company has clearly defined Policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Financial and Operational Delegation of Authority and organisational structure for its business functions to ensure smooth conduct of the business. During the year, your Company has successfully transitioned to SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey to enhance process integrations, efficiencies and data-driven decision making. The compliance initiatives taken by the Company have been reported in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.
The internal audit plan is also aligned to the business objectives of the Company, which is reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee. Further, the Audit Committee monitors the adequacy and effectiveness of your Company’s internal control framework. Significant audit observations are followed up and the actions taken are reported to the Audit Committee.
The internal control system is commensurate with the nature, size and complexities of the operations of your Company.
Insider Trading Code
The ‘DLF Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report trading by Designated Persons and their Immediate Relatives’ (‘DLF Code’) is in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended (‘SEBI PIT Regulations’). DLF Code is available on the Company’s website at Code of Conduct-PIT Regulations.
The Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information including a Policy for determination of legitimate purposes is also in line with the SEBI PIT Regulations. Further, the Company has put in place an adequate and effective system of internal controls, including maintenance of a Structured Digital Database, documented SOPs and structured training system to ensure compliance with the requirements of the SEBI PIT Regulations to prevent insider trading.
Risk Management
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Risk Management Committee to frame, implement and monitor the Risk Management Plan for the Company. The Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the Risk Management Plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The major business and process risks are identified from time to time by the business and functional heads. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. The major risks identified by the business and functional heads are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.
Risk management forms an integral part of the management policies and is an ongoing process, integrated deeply into everyday operations.
The ‘Outlook on Risks and Concerns’ has been covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.
Significant and Material Orders passed by Regulators or Courts or Tribunals
During the financial year, no significant and material order was passed by the regulators/ courts/ tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations. However, some significant orders passed previously, form part of Note 50 to the Standalone Financial Statements.
Details pertaining to proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (‘IBC’) during the year along with the status as at the end of the financial year are as under:
A petition under Section 9 of the IBC was filed by IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Limited (‘IL&FS’) praying that the Corporate Debtor is liable to pay 46.34 crore in connection with a road project contract at Sector 56, Gurugram. The Company has filed its reply, inter-alia stating that the said amount is not payable and hence, the petition is liable to be dismissed. The Company without prejudice to its rights, submitted its claims of ' 381.49 crore against IL&FS as on 15 October 2018 (‘cut-off date’) to Claims Management Advisor
(‘CMA’) i.e. Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, out of the total claims of ~' 607.04 crore.
With respect to claims after 15 October 2018, the Company has also filed an application under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 before the Hon’ble Delhi High Court, praying to appoint a sole arbitrator to adjudicate the disputes between the parties. The same was dismissed by the Hon’ble Delhi High Court vide order dated 21 December 2022 and observed that, CMA shall consider the claims already submitted by the petitioner, in accordance with law.
The Company has filed Special Leave Petition before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, challenging the order dated 21 December 2022. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India vide order dated 8 December 2023 issued Notice to IL&FS. The matter is to be listed in due course.
The parties have now agreed to settle all disputes and withdraw all inter-se proceedings, pursuant to a Settlement Agreement dated 23 March 2026, executed between the Company and IL&FS. Upon payment of the Settlement Amount, all pending litigations between the Parties shall be unconditionally withdrawn.
Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy
The Company has established the necessary vigil mechanism for Directors and employees in compliance with Section 177(9) of the Act and Regulation 22 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, to report their genuine concerns or grievances regarding any unethical behaviour at the workplace. The Company’s Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company at Whistle Blower Policy. During the year, 2 (two) complaints were received by the Company/ subsidiary(ies), under the Whistle Blower Mechanism, which were duly investigated and appropriate actions were taken and stand closed.
Policy for Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
The Company continues to follow a robust anti-sexual harassment Policy on ‘Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace’ (‘POSH’) in accordance with The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder. The Company has set-up an Internal Committee for redressal of complaints relating to sexual harassment.
The Committee includes senior officials from the Company, an independent member from an NGO and a legal representative as external members. The Committee constituted in compliance with
POSH, ensures a free and fair enquiry process with clear timelines for resolution.
The Company regularly conducts POSH awareness programmes, using diverse training methodologies including e-learning, in-person and virtual sessions. It also celebrates key occasions dedicated to women and organizes empowerment workshops through ‘Empower Her’ series.
All employees (permanent, contractual and trainees) including those of subsidiaries are covered under this Policy.
During the financial year, neither any complaint was reported nor any complaint was pending for disposal.
Maternity Benefit Compliance
The Company has complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended from time to time. Adequate facilities and support, including paid maternity leave and nursing breaks, have been extended to eligible women employees during the financial year. The Company remains committed to ensuring a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace for all its employees.
Other Information
During the year under review:
• there has been no material changes and commitments, affecting 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 the report;
• there has been no issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise;
• there has been no issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) under any scheme;
• the Company does not have any Employee Stock Option Scheme;
• there has been no change in the nature of business of the Company;
• there was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution; and
• the equity shares of the Company have not been suspended from trading by the SEBI and/ or Stock Exchanges.
Acknowledgements
The Board of Directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation to all the employees for their dedication and commitment. Their hard work and unstinted efforts enabled the Company to sustain its performance and its sectoral leadership.
The Board of Directors would also like to express their sincere appreciation for assistance and co-operation received from vendors and stakeholders, including financial institutions, banks, Central and State Government authorities, customers and other business associates, who continued to extend their valuable support during the year under review and to the esteemed investors for showing their confidence and faith in the management of the Company. It will be the Company’s endeavour to nurture these relationships in strengthening the business sustainability.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Ashok Kumar Tyagi Devinder Singh
13 May 2026 Managing Director Managing Director Gurugram (DIN: 00254161) (DIN: 02569464)
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