Your Board of Directors ("Board") present their Twenty Third (23rd) Annual Report of Sula Vineyards Limited ("the Company") together with the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2026.
1. Key Financial Highlights (Standalone and Consolidated)
The Company's financial performance for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026 is as summarized below:
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Consolidated
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Standalone
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Particulars
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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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Revenue from Operations
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596.19
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619.38
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500.44
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526.87
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Other Income
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4.33
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3.93
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6.26
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6.85
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Total Income
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600.52
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623.31
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506.70
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533.72
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Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, Tax, Amortisation and exceptional item
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107.77
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153.00
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71.65
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102.39
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Finance Charges
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31.39
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2967
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25.66
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25.57
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Provision for Depreciation
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39.17
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34.99
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30.17
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28.92
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Exceptional item
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1.82
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0
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8.11
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0
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Profit before tax
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35.39
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88.34
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7.71
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47.90
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Provision for Tax
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9.74
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18.14
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4.61
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14.50
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Profit after tax
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25.65
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70.20
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3.10
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33.40
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Other Comprehensive lncome/(Loss)
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1.94
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0.10
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1.77
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0.17
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Total Comprehensive lncome/(Loss)
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27.59
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70.30
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4.87
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33.57
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Balance of Profit brought forward
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239.35
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207.03
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227.89
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232.30
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Balance available for appropriation
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266.94
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277.33
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232.76
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265.87
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Dividend paid on Equity Shares
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(30.39)
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(37.98)
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(30.39)
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(37.98)
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Surplus carried to Balance Sheet
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236.55
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239.35
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202.37
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227.89
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No material changes and commitments have occurred after the closure of the financial year under review to which the financial statements relate till the date of this report which would affect the financial position of the Company.
2. Business Performance & State of Company Affairs Financial Overview
FY26 was a challenging year for both Sula and the broader Indian wine industry. Performance was impacted by weakness in Own Brands amid the continued demand softness that began in FY25, along with certain transient regional disruptions and one-time factors. These included a temporary route- to-market disruption in Telangana, our third-largest market, during H1; a one-time tactical destocking in Karnataka; and the high base effect of a one-time WIPS unwinding gain of Rs. 10.4 crore recorded in the prior year. As a result, FY26 revenue stood at Rs. 596.2 crore, reflecting a decline of 3.7% YoY compared to Rs. 619.4 crore in FY25.
Importantly, excluding these temporary disruptions and one-time impacts, underlying revenue growth remained positive on a YoY basis. With these transient headwinds now largely behind us, Sula is well positioned going ahead. In Q4 FY26, the business showed progressive recovery, returning to growth with sales increasing by 71% YoY.
The subdued sales performance had a disproportionate impact on profitability due to operating deleverage. Operating EBITDA declined by 30.6% YoY to Rs. 103.44 Crore in FY26, with margins contracting by 672 BPS YoY to 17.35% compared to 24.07% in FY25. Similarly, Profit After Tax (PAT) declined by 63.5% YoY to Rs. 25.65 Crore, with PAT margins compressing by 699 BPS to 4.27% versus 11.26% in FY25.
That said, FY26 marked the trough in terms of both revenue and profitability, with a recovery expected ahead. Strategic actions taken by the Company to reduce operating expenses reflected in Q4 FY26 performance, which positions the company well heading into FY27.
Our Balance Sheet remains healthy with Net Debt / EBITDA below 3x. We have reduced our debt to Rs. 294 Crore as of 31st March, 26 versus Rs. 297 Crore last year, and our Credit Rating stands at A by ICRA.
Own Brands Performance
Following a phase of strong double-digit growth during the post-Covid years (FY21-FY24), our Own Brands business entered a period of temporary slowdown in FY25 and FY26, in line with broader industry trends. FY26, in particular, was impacted by continued demand softness, a temporary route-to-market disruption in Telangana during H1, a one-time tactical destocking in Karnataka, our second-largest market—in Q3, and the high base effect of a one-time WIPS unwinding gain of Rs. 10.4 crore recorded in FY25. Against this backdrop, Own Brands sales declined 6.4% YoY to Rs. 511.1 crore in FY26, compared to Rs. 546.2 crore in FY25.
That said, with the transient disruptions largely behind and the demand backdrop improving across key markets, Own Brands returned to growth with 7% YoY increase in sales in Q4 FY26. With this recovery, there is improved outlook for the Own Brands business heading into FY27.
In terms of portfolio mix, the salience of our Elite & Premium portfolio stood higher by 130 bps YoY at 78.4% in FY26. Within the Elite & Premium portfolio, The Source' continues to be a standout, delivering yet another year of strong double-digit growth in FY26. Our strategy to expand the nationwide distribution of The Source range is paying off well and we will continue with this initiative in FY27. Driven by this traction, The Source is increasingly becoming a more significant contributor with its share within Own Brands rising ~250 basis points YoY from 7.3% last year to over 10% now in FY26.
We further strengthened our Own Brands portfolio with the launch of two new wines, Sula Muscat Blanc and The Source Chardonnay, both of which have received an encouraging response in the market.
Wine Tourism Performance
The Wine Tourism segment delivered strong performance, registering growth of 20.7% YoY to reach revenue of Rs. 72.8 Crore in FY26. This marks the sixth consecutive year of double-digit growth and a record- high annual revenue for the wine tourism business.
The strong growth was powered by the healthy double¬ digit growth in footfalls, which increased 11% YoY to 4.3 lakh in FY26, along with the launch of our 3rd resort - The Haven by Sula in October 2025. Following this
expansion, total room capacity increased ~50% to 154 keys. Importantly, even with the significant expansion in room capacity, occupancy levels remained robust at 77% in FY26, broadly in line with 78% in FY25, thus translating into a strong double-digit growth in room revenue for FY26.
Heading into FY27, we continue to be bullish on the prospects of wine tourism and will be investing most of our capex in expanding the wine tourism business over the next 3 years. In line with this strategy, we recently entered into an agreement to acquire Chandon's 19-acre world-class wine estate to expand our wine tourism footprint. The site is located just 20 minutes from Nashik airport. The transaction is currently underway and further details on this project will be shared in due course upon transaction completion.
Production and Harvest Update
The recently concluded Harvest 2026 was healthy in quality and volume, marking the sixth consecutive year of favorable vintages for Sula. We crushed ~8,564 tons of wine grapes during Harvest'26, which ensures adequate availability. A healthy harvest, coupled with enhanced storage capacity, provides sufficient inventory to support a strong year ahead.
As part of our conscious strategy to reduce the wine inventory carryover, we chose not to procure table grapes from open market during harvest 2026. Consequently, the mix shifted significantly towards wine grapes with wine grapes accounting for ~99% of grape procurement in harvest ‘26 versus approximately 80% last year.
Our total installed capacity grew by 1 million liters in FY26 from 18.2 million liters to 19.2 million liters, an increase of 5% YoY. The capacity expansion was carried out at our Domaine Dindori unit, where we commissioned the 1 million liters low-cost cellar at 33% lower capex. This newly commissioned cellar will be used for Economy & Popular brands.
Importantly, we increased our bottling capacity last year at two of our units in Maharashtra, the Nashik Winery near The Source and the ND Wines facility. This enabled us to capture ~100% of the potential WIPS in FY26 vis-a-vis ~85% in FY25.
Marketing Update
In FY26, our marketing initiatives were centered on strengthening consumer engagement and amplifying brand presence across key touchpoints. We once again exceeded our digital milestones, expanding our community to over 380K wine enthusiasts. We also hosted our second consecutive sold-out SulaFest in 2026, attracting 10,000 attendees, with a stronger artist line-up featuring well-known names such as Nucleya and The King, alongside a vibrant celebration of wine, music, and food.
Further, we continued to add to our accolades this year, with many of our wines winning awards at marquee
competitions including Pro Wine & Spirit Challenge, Indian Wine Awards, Decanter, and CMB - Bruxelles. Three of our wines - The Source Moscato, Dindori Reserve Chardonnay and Rasa Syrah won gold at the Indian Wine Awards in their respective categories.
FY26 focused on more curated and high-impact experiences, with 71,881 LED tastings executed across key and emerging markets. Flagship platforms like Viva La Vino, Vinexpo, and Art Mumbai continued to drive strong visibility, while formats such as Monsoon Tasting delivered record participation and reinforced demand for immersive wine experiences.
A key highlight was our entry into Dubai, marking a step towards building Sula's presence in an international, lifestyle-driven market. Fireside chats and hosted tasting conversations further elevated the experience, enabling deeper storytelling and stronger engagement with premium audiences.
Market expansion remained a priority, with Indore and other emerging regions showing encouraging early traction. Across regions, a more targeted approach was adopted, from corporate and educational tastings in the West to cultural and lifestyle integrations in the North and East. Goa, Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi continued to stand out as a high-engagement market, supported by a strong mix of consumer activations, institutional sessions, and trainings. Overall, FY26 marked a shift towards quality-led, conversation- driven experiences, strengthening brand perception while building a solid foundation for future growth.
New listings were secured at marquee properties / F&B outlets like Batra Brothers, Speciality Restaurants Ltd., Lite Bite Foods and Comorin, along with Trident Gurgaon. We further bolstered our on-trade footprint through tie-ups with Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. for North India and expanded presence across the ‘Social' outlets.
Sustainability Update
In FY26, we continued to advance our sustainability agenda and enhance the environmental efficiency of our operations. Water consumption per liter of wine produced was reduced by ~7% YoY, while the share of solar power in our total energy consumption increased to 75% from 66% in the previous year. We also doubled our battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity to ~2 MW. Additionally, the proportion of our e-vehicle fleet rose to 54% from 45% in FY25. Overall, we remain firmly committed to driving sustainability initiatives across our operations.
3. Reserves
During the financial year under review, no amount was transferred to any of the reserves by the Company.
4. Nature of Business
Sula Vineyards Limited continues to be engaged in
the business of manufacture, purchase, sale, import, export and distribution of wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages. The Company is also engaged in wine tourism and hospitality operations, including vineyard resorts, tasting rooms, restaurants and other allied tourism experiences.
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year under review.
5. Dividend and Dividend Distribution Policy
As per the Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company, the Company endeavors to maintain fairness, consistency and sustainability while distributing profits to the shareholders of the Company. The dividend payout is considered basis available financial resources, business expansion plans, investment requirements and taking into account optimal shareholder return.
In line with the aforesaid policy and continuing its consistent track record of rewarding shareholders through dividend payouts since FY 22-23, the Board of Directors, at their Meeting held on 6th May, 2026, has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 2/- (100%) per equity share of face value of Rs. 2/- each, fully paid-up as final dividend for the FY26, subject to approval of the shareholders at the ensuing AGM, out of the profits and retained earnings of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026. The proposed dividend reflects the Company's continued focus on delivering sustainable shareholder value while maintaining adequate financial flexibility to support future growth and strategic initiatives.
The equity dividend outgo for FY 26 would absorb a sum of Rs. 16.88 Crores for FY26 [as against Rs. 30.38 crores comprising the dividend of Rs. 3.6 /- per Ordinary (Equity) Share of the face value of Rs. 2/- each for the previous year]. The dividend, if approved by the shareholders at the ensuing AGM, shall be paid to those shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members / List of Beneficial Owners as on the Record Date, subject to deduction of applicable tax at source. Further, the Board of Directors has decided not to transfer any amount to the General Reserve for the financial year under review.
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 8th May, 2025, recommended a final dividend of Rs. 3.6 /- (180%) per equity share of face value of Rs. 2/- each, fully paid- up as final dividend for the financial year 2024-25. The same was approved by the shareholders at the 22nd AGM held on 26th June, 2025, and was subsequently distributed within the prescribed statutory timelines, demonstrating the Company's continued commitment to timely shareholder returns.
The Dividend Distribution Policy containing the requirements mentioned in Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations") is
uploaded on the Company's website at the Web-link: https://sulavinevards.com/files/0873/Dividend%70 Distribution%?0Policv.pdf
6. Consolidated Financial Statements
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company including of its subsidiaries prepared in accordance with the Act and applicable Indian Accounting Standards along with all relevant documents and the Auditors' Report forms part of this Annual Report. The Consolidated Financial Statements presented by the Company include the financial results of its subsidiary companies.
7. Subsidiaries/ Joint Venture/ Associate Companies:As on 31st March, 2026, your Company has the following two Wholly-owned Subsidiaries:(1) Artisan Spirits Private Limited
Artisan Spirits Private Limited ("ASPL") was incorporated in 2011 and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sula Vineyards Limited in 2015. ASPL is engaged in the business of production, import, export, bottling, distribution and sale of wines and spirits and supports the Company's premium and imported beverage portfolio under three core verticals: Winemaking & Bottling Operations, and Brand Distribution & Hospitality.
During the financial year under review, ASPL earned total income of Rs. 59.35 Crores (previous year Rs. 85.34 Crores) and recorded a loss of Rs. 6.0? Crores (previous year profit of Rs. 12.66 Crores).
(2) N D Wines Private Limited
N D Wines Private Limited ("NDWPL") was incorporated in 2000 and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sula Vineyards Limited in April, 2024 pursuant to acquisition of 100% equity stake by the Company. NDWPL is engaged in the business of manufacture, bottling, distribution and trading of wines and alcoholic beverages and supports the Company's production and distribution capabilities in the Indian wine market and its integration is expected to provide operational synergies, expanded production capacity and enhanced supply chain efficiencies for Sula Vineyards Limited.
During the financial year under review, NDWPL earned total income of Rs. 67.45 Crores (previous year Rs. 58.99 Crores) and recorded a profit of Rs. 20.12 Crores (previous year profit of Rs. 23.76 Crores).
There are no associate companies or joint venture companies within the meaning of section 2(6) of the Act ("Act"). During the financial year, none of the companies have become or ceased to be Subsidiaries, Associates or Joint Ventures.
A Report on the performance and financial position of each of the subsidiaries included in the Consolidated
Financial Statements and their contribution to the overall performance of the Company, is provided in Form AOC-1 and forms part of this Annual Report as
Annexure 1.
During FY26, Artisan Spirits Private Limited was the material subsidiary in terms of Regulation 16(1)(c) of SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Policy for determining material subsidiaries as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company's website and can be accessed in the Web-link: https://sulavinevards.com/files/04?5/Policv%?0 for%?0Determining%?0Material%?0Subsidiaries.pdf
Rights Issue of Artisan Spirits Private Limited
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company approved an additional investment in Artisan Spirits Private Limited ("ASPL"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, by way of subscription through rights issue aggregating to Rs. 13,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirteen Crores only) in ASPL.
The aforesaid investment was made to support the business operations, working capital requirements and future growth plans of ASPL.
Proposed Acquisition of Domaine Chandon India Estate by Artisan Spirits Private Limited
During the financial year under review, Artisan Spirits Private Limited ("ASPL"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with Moet Hennessy India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Moet Hennessy (part of the LVMH, Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy group), for proposed acquisition of identified assets comprising land, buildings, plant and machinery and related assets forming the estate of Domaine Chandon India located at Dindori, Nashik, for a consideration of Rs. 20 crore, excluding applicable taxes, statutory levies and inventory-related consideration. The proposed acquisition is expected to strengthen the Company's operational presence in Nashik and further enhance its wine tourism business, which continues to be a key growth segment for the Company. The transaction is subject to fulfilment of conditions precedent and other terms as stipulated under the said APA.
8. Internal Financial Control
The Board of Directors and management of the Company are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal financial controls to ensure the reliability and integrity of financial reporting. These controls have been designed in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework to provide reasonable assurance regarding the accuracy of financial statements and compliance with statutory obligations.
The management team has assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial
reporting as at 31st March, 2026 and believe that these systems provide reasonable assurance that our internal financial controls are designed effectively and are operating as intended.
The Company has established a robust system of internal controls commensurate with the size and operations to ensure that assets are safeguarded, and transactions are appropriately authorised, recorded and reported. The controls have been documented, digitized, and embedded in the business process.
• Segregation of Duties: Clearly defined roles and responsibilities to prevent unauthorized transactions.
• Authorization and Approval Processes: Stringent approval mechanisms for financial transactions and capital expenditures.
• Periodic Monitoring and Audits: Regular internal audits and management reviews to assess the effectiveness of controls.
• IT and System Controls: Implementation of advanced financial reporting systems and cybersecurity measures to safeguard financial data.
Assurance on effectiveness is obtained through management reviews, controls self-assessment and periodic reporting of the in-house team as well as Internal Audit team that evaluates and provides assurance of its adequacy and effectiveness. The controls are also tested by the statutory auditors during their audits.
During the financial year under review, the Internal Audit function submitted detailed reports to the management and the Audit Committee with a summary made to the Board. The Audit Committee reviewed these reports with the operating management with a view to provide oversight of the internal control systems.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have audited the financial statements as included in this Annual Report and issued their report on internal control over financial reporting (as defined under section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act")).
Significant issues, if any, are brought to the attention of the Audit Committee/Board. Statutory Auditors and Internal auditors are invited to attend the Meetings. Corrective actions, if required, are being taken up immediately to ensure that the internal financial control system remains robust and as an effective tool.
Pursuant to Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, based on the representation received and after due enquiry, the Board is of the opinion that the Company's Internal Financial Controls as laid down with reference to the Financial Statements are adequate and effective.
9. Management Discussion and Analysis
A detailed analysis of your Company's performance is discussed in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, as stipulated under the SEBI Listing Regulations, which forms part of this Annual Report and is annexed herewith as Annexure 10.
10. Related Party Transactions
The Company has a process in place for approval of Related Party Transactions and in tracking and dealing of its Related Parties.
As part of the process, necessary details and information in respect of each Related Party Transaction, as applicable, together with the underlying rationale and justification, are placed before the Audit Committee in accordance with the Company's Policy on Related Party Transactions, the provisions of Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") and the framework prescribed under the applicable SEBI circulars / master circulars, including the SEBI circulars relating to disclosure and reporting of Related Party Transactions, as amended from time to time. During the financial year under review, the Company's Policy on Related Party Transactions was revised to align it with the amended provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations, which inter-alia includes the approvals and reporting framework prescribed by the Industry Standards Forum ("ISF").
Further, pursuant to the applicable SEBI circulars and amendments issued from time to time by ISF for Related Party Transactions, the Company has aligned its internal review, approval and reporting processes for Related Party Transactions in line with the revised disclosure and reporting requirements prescribed thereunder, including the threshold- based applicability criteria introduced for furnishing minimum information to the Audit Committee and shareholders. The Company has undertaken necessary measures to ensure compliance with the applicable disclosure, approval and reporting requirements under the amended regulatory framework.
The Policy can be accessed on the Company's website at below link:https://sulavinevards.com/files/0226/ Policv%20on%20Related%20Partv%20Transactions.pdf
All Related Party Transactions entered into during the year under review were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis.
The Related Party Transactions which are in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis, of repetitive nature and proposed to be entered into during the financial year are placed before the Audit Committee for prior omnibus approval. A statement giving details of all Related Party Transactions, as approved, is placed before the Audit Committee for review on a quarterly basis.
The Company has not entered into Material Related Party Transactions as per the provisions of the Act and a confirmation to this effect as required under section 134(3)(h) of the Act is given in Form AOC-2 as Annexure-2, which forms part of this Annual Report.
11. Board of Directors
As on 31st March, 2026, the Board comprised of the following Seven (7) Directors with a balanced composition of executive, non-executive and one Independent Woman Director, ensuring strong corporate governance and safeguarding stakeholder interests. Their collective expertise and integrity drive strategic decision-making and enhance long-term value creation.
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Sr
No.
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Name of Director
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DIN
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Designation
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1.
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Mr Rajeev Samant*
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00020675
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Executive - Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (Promoter)
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2.
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Alok Vajpeyi (Chairman)
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00019098
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Non-Executive independent Director
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3
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Mr Anant Iyer
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00610131
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Non-Executive Independent Director
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4.
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Mr Chetan Desai
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03595319
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Non-Executive Independent Director
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5
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Mr Deepak Shahdadpun
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00444270
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Non*Executive Non-Independent Director
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6
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Mr. Nicholas Cator
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07068629
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Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
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7
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Mrs Sangeeta Tanwani
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03321646
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Non-Executive Women Independent Director
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*Re-Appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (KMP) of the Company w.e.f. 1st April, 2026
The Board of Directors met 5 (five) times during the financial year under review. Further details of composition of board of directors including remuneration, number of meetings and attendance thereof, forms part of report on corporate governance which is appended as Annexure-9 to this Board's Report.
During the financial year under review, the Non¬ executive Directors including Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses.
The Company has received declarations from all the Directors in Form DIR-8 as prescribed under Section 164 of the Act read with Rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014 that they are not disqualified from being appointed as Directors of the Company.
Independent Directors
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as required under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
In the opinion of the Board, all the Independent Directors are persons of integrity and possess the requisite expertise, experience and proficiency required to effectively discharge their duties and responsibilities as Independent Directors. The
Independent Directors fulfil the conditions specified under the Act, the SEBI Listing Regulations and are independent of the management of the Company.
In terms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, Independent Directors of the Company have confirmed that they have registered themselves with the databank maintained by The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Manesar ("MCA").
The Independent Directors are also required to undertake online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by IICA within a period of 2 (two) years from the date of inclusion of their names in the data bank, unless they meet the criteria specified for exemption.
The Independent Directors of the Company are exempt from the requirement to undertake online proficiency self-assessment test except Mr. Anant Iyer (DIN: 00610131) who will soon be taking the online proficiency self-assessment test within the requisite period as stipulated therein.
12. Details of changes in Directors
Appointments and resignations of Directors:
(a) Appointments
During the financial year under review, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) and approval of the Board at their respective meetings held on 10th November, 2025, Mr. Rajeev Samant (DIN: 00020675) was re-appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company (KMP) for another term of three (3) financial years w.e.f. 1st April, 2026 to 31st March, 2029 which was approved by the shareholders through postal ballot on 11th December, 2025.
(b) Resignations
During the financial year under review, there were no resignations.
(c) Retirement by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act read with provisions contained in the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Nicholas Cator (DIN: 07068629), who is liable to retire by rotation and having expressed that he does not seek for re¬ appointment, due to pre-occupation, will be retiring at the forthcoming AGM. The Notice convening the AGM includes noting of his cessation as Director upon retirement by rotation and the vacancy so created on the Board of Directors of the Company, be not filled.
The Board placed on record its sincere appreciation for the invaluable contributions and guidance provided by Mr. Nicholas Cator during his association with the Company.
13. Key Managerial Personnel
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act, read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on 31st March, 2026:
i. Mr. Rajeev Samant, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (re-appointed w.e.f. 1st April, 2026)
ii. Mr. Abhishek Kapoor, Chief Financial Officer
iii. Ms. Gayathri Iyer, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (appointed w.e.f. 6th February, 2026)
Appointments and resignations of Key Managerial Personnel:Appointments
i. Re-appointment of Mr. Rajeev Samant (DIN: 00020675) as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company (KMP) for another term of three (3) financial years w.e.f. 1st April, 2026 to 31st March, 2029
ii. Ms. Gayathri Iyer (Membership No. A38069) was appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 6th February, 2026.
Resignations
i. Ms. Shalaka Koparkar tendered her resignation as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company, with effect from the close of business hours of 24th December, 2025. The Board placed on record the valuable contribution and services provided by Ms. Shalaka Koparkar during her tenure with the Company.
14. Committees of the Board of Directors
i. Audit Committee:
The Company has constituted an Audit Committee in terms of the requirements of the Act read with the rules made thereunder and Regulation 18 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The details relating to the same are given in Annexure-9 - Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Board's Report.
As on 31st March, 2026, the Audit Committee comprised of Mr. Chetan Desai as Chairman and Mr. Alok Vajpeyi, Mr. Anant Iyer and Mrs. Sangeeta Tanwani as Members of the Committee, all of whom are Independent Directors.
All the Members of the Committee are Independent Directors and possess strong accounting and financial management knowledge. The Company Secretary of the Company is the Secretary of the Committee.
During the financial year under review, all the recommendations of the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
ii. Nomination and Remuneration Committee:
As on 31st March, 2026, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprised of Mr. Chetan Desai as Chairman (Independent Director), Mr. Alok Vajpeyi (Independent Director), Mr. Anant Iyer (Independent Director), Mrs. Sangeeta Tanwani (Independent Director), Mr. Deepak Shahdadpuri (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director) and Mr. Nicholas Cator (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director) as Members of the Committee.
The Company has constituted Nomination and Remuneration Committee in terms of the requirements of the Act, read with the rules made thereunder and Regulation 19 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The details relating to the same are given in Annexure-9 - Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Board's Report.
iii. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee:
As on 31st March, 2026, the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee comprised of Mr. Alok Vajpeyi as Chairman (Independent Director), Mr. Anant Iyer (Independent Director), Mr. Deepak Shahdadpuri (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director) and Mr. Nicholas Cator (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director) as Members of the Committee.
The Company has constituted Stakeholders' Relationship Committee in terms of the requirements of the Act read with the rules made thereunder and Regulation 20 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The details relating to the same are given in Annexure-9 - Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Board's Report.
iv. Risk Management Committee:
As on 31st March, 2026, the Risk Management Committee comprised of Mrs. Sangeeta Tanwani as Chairperson (Independent Director), Mr. Alok Vajpeyi (Independent Director), Mr. Anant Iyer (Independent Director), Mr. Chetan Desai (Independent Director), Mr. Deepak Shahdadpuri (Non-Executive Non¬ Independent Director), Mr. Nicholas Cator (Non¬ Executive Non-Independent Director) and Mr. Abhishek Kapoor (Chief Financial Officer) as Members of the Committee.
The Company has constituted Risk Management Committee in terms of the requirements of the Act read with the rules made thereunder and Regulation 21 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The details relating to the same are given in Annexure-9 - Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Board's Report.
v. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee:
The CSR Committee inter-alia, reviews and monitors the CSR Activities of the Company.
As on 31st March, 2026, the CSR Committee comprised of Mr. Chetan Desai as Chairman (Independent Director), Mr. Rajeev Samant (Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer), Mr. Deepak Shahdadpuri (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director), Mrs. Sangeeta Tanwani (Independent Director) and Mr. Nicholas Cator (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director) as Members of the Committee.
During the financial year under review, Mr. Chetan Desai was re-designated as Chairman of the CSR Committee effective 8th May, 2025 in place of Mr. Rajeev Samant with remaining of the CSR Committee constitution being the same.
The Company has constituted CSR Committee in terms of Section 135 of the Act read with the rules made thereunder. The details relating to the same are given in Annexure-9 - Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Board's Report.
15. Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors/ Non-executive Directors
The Company implements a comprehensive induction program for all Directors, including Independent Directors, upon their appointment. This program, complemented by ongoing updates throughout the year, ensures thorough familiarization with the Company's operations, business model, values, culture and industry landscape.
All the Independent Directors of the Company are made aware of their roles and responsibilities at the time of their appointment through a formal letter of appointment, which also stipulates various terms and conditions of their engagement.
Independent Directors meet the business and functional heads and provide their inputs and suggestions on strategic and operational matters at the quarterly Board / Committee Meetings.
Strategic Presentations are made to the Board where Directors get an opportunity to interact with Senior Management. Directors are also informed of the various developments in the Company including updates through Press Releases, emails, etc.
A detailed note on the familiarization programme adopted by the Company for orientation and training of the Directors is provided in the Report on Corporate Governance which forms part of this Board's Report.
The Company has a web-based portal which is accessible to all Directors and includes all the necessary papers and documents, inter-alia, including Agendas, Minutes, Presentations, etc, which enhances the efficient and effective Conduct of Meetings and provides with accessibility and organisation of important documents and resources for the Board.
During the financial year under review, as per Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company imparted various familiarisation programmes for its Directors and the details of Familiarization programmes are updated on
company's website at: https://sulavinevards.com/ files/0425/Familiarisation%20Programme%20for%20 Independent%20Directors.pdf
16. Performance Evaluation of Board
In terms of the requirements of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, an annual performance evaluation of the Board is undertaken where the Board formally assesses its own performance with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the Board and its Committees.
The Company has a structured assessment process, wherein the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (‘NRC') has laid down the manner of performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees, Non - Executive and Independent Directors, Managing Director and the Chairperson. The evaluations are carried out in a confidential manner, and the Directors provide their feedback by rating based on various metrics. The performance evaluation activity is conducted under the guidance of the Chairperson of NRC.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent Directors including the MD & CEO, the Board as a whole are discussed and evaluated. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the respective Independent Directors being evaluated.
Board Evaluation process was conducted through structured questionnaires which cover various aspects of the Board's functioning such as adequate composition of the Board and its Committees, Member's strengths and contribution, execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance.
The survey results and feedback from Directors were discussed in meetings of the Independent Directors, NRC and the Board to identify areas for improvement in Director performance and Board processes, ultimately enhancing overall board effectiveness.
The evaluation outcomes for the financial year under review were thoroughly deliberated upon with the Board Members, Chairman of the NRC and Board, and individual Directors.
The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process conducted during FY26.
17. Board Meetings and Annual General Meetings
During FY26, five (5) meetings of the Board of Directors were held on 10th April, 2025; 8th May, 2025; 6th August, 2025; 10th November, 2025; and 6th February, 2026. The 22nd AGM (AGM) of the Company was held on 26th June, 2025 through Video Conferencing / Other Audio Visual Means.
18. Meetings of Independent Directors
The Meeting of Independent Directors of the Company was held on 6th February, 2026, without the presence of the Non-Independent Directors and members of the management of the Company.
The Independent Directors, inter-alia, considered and reviewed the following matters:
a) the performance of the Non-Independent Directors and the Board of Directors as a whole;
b) the performance of the Chairman and Managing Director of the Company; and
c) the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the management of the Company and the Board of Directors necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
The meeting of the Independent Directors was chaired by Mr. Chetan Desai, Independent Director of the Company.
19. Annual Return
The Annual Return (Form MGT-7) of the Company as on 31st March, 2026 in accordance with Section 92(3) and Section 134 (3) (a) of the Act and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 is available on the Company's website at: https://www.sulavinevards.com/investor-relations.php
20. Disclosures, Declarations and Annual Affirmations
i. Based on the declarations and confirmations received from the Directors, none of the Directors of the Company are disqualified from being appointed/ continuing as Directors of the Company.
ii. Affirmation of all members of the Board of Directors and Senior Management Personnel including Key Managerial Personnel have been received on adherence with the Code of Conduct Policy as applicable to the Board of Directors and Senior Management including Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
iii. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, the Independent Directors have submitted declarations that each of them meets the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act alongwith Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b), 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company.
iv. The Company has also received from Independent Directors, declaration of compliance of Rule 6 (1) & (2) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014, regarding online registration with the ‘'Indian Institute of
Corporate Affairs'' at Manesar, for inclusion of name in the data bank of Independent Directors. The Board has taken on record the declarations and confirmations submitted by the Independent Directors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same.
21. Share Capital Authorized Share Capital
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2026 is Rs. 20,20,60,000 (Rupees Twenty Crores Twenty Lakhs Sixty Thousand Only) divided into 10,10,30,000 (Ten Crores Ten Lakhs Thirty Thousand only) equity shares having face value of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two) each.
Issued, Paid up and Subscribed Share Capital
During the financial year under review, the paid up share capital of the Company increased from Rs. 16,88,19,258/- (Rupees Sixteen Crore Eighty-Eight Lakhs Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty - Eight Only) comprising of 8,44,09,629 (Eight Crore Forty - Four Lakhs Nine Thousand Six Hundred and Twenty-Nine) equity shares having face value of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two) each to Rs. 16,88,94,458/- (Rupees Sixteen Crore Eighty-Eight Lakhs Ninety Four Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty - Eight Only) comprising of 8,44,47,229 (Eight Crore Forty- Four Lakhs Forty Seven Thousand Two Hundred and Twenty-Nine) equity shares having face value of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two) each as on 31st March, 2026.
As on 31st March, 2026, the issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of the Company stood at Rs. 16,88,94,458/- (Rupees Sixteen Crore Eighty-Eight Lakhs Ninety Four Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty - Eight Only) comprising of 8,44,47,229 (Eight Crore Forty- Four Lakhs Forty Seven Thousand Two Hundred and Twenty-Nine) equity shares having face value of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two) each.
The increase in paid-up share capital was pursuant to allotment of 37,600 Equity shares of Rs. 2/- each as allotted to its employees under Sula Vineyards Employees Stock Option Scheme 2021" or "ESOS 2021".
22. Statutory Auditors and Auditor's Report
Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 001076N/ N500013), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 19th AGM held on 27th May, 2022, for a period of 5 years from conclusion of 19th AGM till the conclusion of the 24th AGM of the Company to be held in the year 2027 at such remuneration as may be decided by the Board of Directors of the Company.
The Auditors are subjected to the peer review process of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer
Review Board of the ICAI.
The Audit Committee reviews the independence and objectivity of the Auditors and the effectiveness of the Audit process.
The Statutory Audit Report for FY26 is unmodified, i.e. it does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
During the financial year under review, the Auditors have not reported any fraud under Section 143(12) of the Act. Further, as required under the provisions of Section 139(1) of the Act, it has been confirmed by the Auditors that they continue to satisfy the criteria provided in Section 141 of the Act read with the Rules framed thereunder.
23. Secretarial Auditor and Secretarial Audit Report
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, it is mandated that every Listed entity and its material unlisted subsidiaries undertake a Secretarial Audit.
Further, listed entities are required to submit an Annual Secretarial Compliance Report, which shall be signed by the appointed Secretarial Auditor or a Peer Reviewed Company Secretary satisfying the conditions as prescribed by SEBI.
Accordingly, basis recommendation of the Audit Committee and the Board at their respective meetings held on 8th May, 2025, the Members at the 22nd AGM held on 26th June, 2025 approved the appointment of M/s. Sunil Agarwal & Co., Practising Company Secretary (vide C.P. No. 3286), as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive years, commencing from the FY26 up to FY30.
The Secretarial Audit for FY 26 has been duly conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act. The Secretarial Audit Report forms part of this Annual Report and is annexed herewith as Annexure-3. The Report does not contain any observations, reservations, qualifications, or adverse remarks requiring explanation or comments from the Board under Section 134(3) of the Act.
24. Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
The Company has undertaken an audit for the FY26 for all applicable compliances as per SEBI Listing Regulations and Circulars /Guidelines issued thereunder. The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report duly signed by M/s. Sunil Agarwal & Co., Practicing Company Secretary and Secretarial Auditor of the Company has been submitted to the Stock Exchanges and is annexed as Annexure-4 to this Board's Report.
25. Secretarial Audit of Material Unlisted Indian Subsidiary
During FY26, Artisan Spirits Private Limited, a material unlisted subsidiary of Sula Vineyards Limited, was subject to Secretarial Audit pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Secretarial Audit Report of Artisan Spirits Private Limited for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026 is annexed as Annexure-5 to this Board's Report.
26. Maintenance of Cost Records & Cost Auditor
The Company is not required to maintain cost accounts and records as required under Section 148(1) of the Act read with rules made thereunder and hence appointment of Cost Auditor is not applicable to your Company.
27. Reporting of Fraud by Auditors
During the financial year under review, the Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditors have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its officers or employees to the Board/ Audit Committee pursuant to Section 143(12) of the Act, details of which needs to be mentioned in this report.
28. Internal Auditor
The Company has in place an adequate Internal Audit framework commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations and to monitor the efficacy of the Internal Controls with the objective of providing to the Board of Directors, an independent, objective and reasonable assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's processes.
Pursuant to Section 138 of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, M/s. Ernst and Young LLP were appointed as the Internal Auditor of your Company to conduct the Internal audit for FY26.
The Internal Auditor reports to the Audit Committee/ Board. The Internal Audit function develops an audit plan for the Company, which covers, inter-alia, corporate, core business operations, as well as support functions and is reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee/Board. The Internal Audit approach verifies compliance with the operational and system related procedures and controls.
The audit observations during the year were presented to the Audit Committee with a summary briefed to the Board, together with the status of the management actions and the progress of the implementation of the recommendations on a regular basis.
The Internal Audit presentation/Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark which is affecting the financials.
29. Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board based on representations received from Management, and the processes involving the Company's statutory and internal audit functions, and to the best of its knowledge, ability and due enquiry, the Directors of your Company confirms that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures has been provided;
b. the Directors had selected appropriate accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
c. the Directors 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;
d. the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e. the Directors had laid down proper internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f. the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and are operating effectively.
The aforesaid statement has also been reviewed and confirmed by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company.
30. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, read with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/ CMD-2/P/CIR/2021/562 dated 10th May, 2021, the top 1,000 listed entities based on market capitalisation are required to include a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report ("BRSR") as part of their Annual Report. Further, SEBI has mandated assessment or assurance of BRSR Core disclosures for the top 500 listed entities in a phased manner.
Although the Company does not presently fall within the top 1,000 listed entities based on market capitalisation, the applicability of BRSR disclosures continues in accordance with the applicable SEBI Listing Regulations and the sunset provisions prescribed thereunder. Accordingly, the Company continues to provide BRSR disclosures as part of its Annual Report as a measure of continued commitment towards sustainable business practices and good corporate governance.
The Company believes that sustainable and inclusive growth can be achieved through responsible environmental, social and governance practices while continuing to enhance long-term stakeholder value.
As per Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate section on BRSR forms a part of this Annual Report, as attached to the Board's Report as Annexure-11.
31. Employees' Stock Option Schemes
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC") of the Board of Directors, inter-alia, administers and monitors the Employees Stock Option Scheme of the Company and is in compliance with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ("SBEB Regulations") and there have been no material changes in the said scheme during the financial year under review.
During the financial year under review, pursuant to the recommendation of the NRC and in accordance with the provisions of the SBEB Regulations, the Company continued implementation of the following employee stock option schemes approved by the Board of Directors and the Members of the Company:
1. Sula Vineyards Employees Stock Option Scheme 2021 ("ESOP 2021")
2. Sula Vineyards Employees Stock Option Scheme 2023 ("ESOP 2023")
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors approved allotment of 37,600 fully paid-up equity shares of face value of Rs. 2/- each pursuant to exercise of stock options under the Sula Vineyards Employees Stock Option Scheme 2021 ("ESOP 2021") to eligible employees of the Company. The said equity shares have been listed on the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited and all the shares rank pari passu with the existing equity shares in all respects.
There were no material changes made to the aforesaid schemes during the year under review and the schemes are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the SBEB Regulations.
The disclosure as required under Section 62(1)(b) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 and the SBEB Regulations relating to ESOPs is provided on the website of the Company at the below link:https://sulavinevards.com/ files/0526/SBEBS%20-%20ES0P%20Disclosure%20 2026.pdf
A certificate from the Secretarial Auditor of the Company, Sunil Agarwal & Co., Practising Company Secretary, confirming that the aforesaid schemes have been implemented in accordance with the SBEB Regulations, will be open for inspection at the 23rd AGM which is also available on the website of the Company:https://sulavineyards.com/investor- relations.php
32. Remuneration of Directors and Employees
Disclosure comprising particulars with respect to the remuneration of directors and employees, as required to be disclosed in terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act and Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is annexed as Annexure-6 to this Board's Report.
The information in respect of employees of the Company pursuant to Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days up to the date of the AGM. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.
33. Vigil Mechanism/Whistle blower policy
The Vigil Mechanism as envisaged in the Act, read with the Rules prescribed thereunder, and the SEBI Listing Regulations is implemented through the Company's Whistle-Blower Policy.
The Company has established Vigil Mechanism (Whistleblower policy) in accordance with the provisions of Section 177(9) & (10) of the Act to report instances of unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the code of conduct or any policy of the Company.
The Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy has been uploaded on the website of the Company at below link:
https://sulavineyards.com/files/1123/Vigil%20
Mechani.sm%20and%20Whistleblower%20Policy.pdf
It enables the Directors, employees and all stake¬ holders of the Company to report genuine concerns (about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud, or violation of the Code) and provides for adequate safeguards against victimisation of persons who use such mechanism and makes provision for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. A quarterly report on the whistle-blower complaints, as received, is placed before the Audit Committee for its review.
During the financial year under review, no whistle¬ blower complaints were received, reported or registered under the Company's Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy. The Company continues to maintain an adequate vigil mechanism framework to promote ethical conduct, transparency and accountability across the organization.
Further details with respect to the Vigil Mechanism, forms part of report on corporate governance which is appended as Annexure-9 to this Board's Report.
34. Risk Management
At Sula Vineyards Limited, we recognize that effective risk management is essential to achieving our strategic objectives and ensuring long-term sustainability. Our focus is to identify and embed mitigation actions for material risks that could impact our current or future performance, and/or our reputation. Our approach is holistic and integrated, bringing together risk management, internal controls, and business integrity, ensuring that our activities across this agenda focus on the risks that could have the greatest impact.
The nature of business is such that it is subject to certain risks at different points of time. Some of these include escalation in the cost of raw materials and other inputs, increasing competitive intensity from other players, changes in regulation from central and state governments, cyber security, data management and migration risks, data privacy risk, environmental and climate risk. Sula Vineyards has always had a proactive approach when it comes to risk management where it periodically reviews the risks and strives to develop appropriate risk mitigation measures for the same.
To enhance this focus, the Board of Directors has constituted a Committee of the Board called the Risk Management Committee to frame, implement and monitor risk management plan.
Our approach:
• Risk Identification: Management identifies areas that may positively or negatively affect the Company's ability to implement its strategy and achieve its objectives and performance goals.
• All aspects of internal risk such as Strategic Risk, Business Risk, Finance Risk, Environment Risk, Personnel Risk, Operational Risk, Reputation Risk, Regulatory Risk, Technology Risk and Information and Cyber Security Risk and external risk such as Sectoral Risk, Sustainability Risk and Political Risk are covered as part of the Risk Management Committee meeting.
• Root Cause Analysis: Root cause analysis enables tracing the reasons / drivers for existence of a risk element and helps developing appropriate mitigation action.
• Risk Scoring: An analysis of all internal processes and support functions is done to determine the likelihood and impact of risk elements.
• Risk Categorisation: The identified risks are further grouped into (a) Controlled; (b)Serious;
(c)Disruptive; (d)Severe and (e)Critical.
• Risk Mitigation: Management is developing appropriate responsive action on review of various alternatives, costs and benefits, with a view to manage identified risks and limit the impact to tolerance level. Risk mitigation plan drives policy development as regards risk ownership, control environment timelines, standard operating procedure, etc.
• Risk Monitoring & Reporting: It is designed to assess on an ongoing basis, the functioning of risk management components and the quality of performance over time.
35. Nomination and Remuneration Policy
This Nomination and Remuneration Policy (the "Policy") has been formulated by the Company in compliance with Section 178 of the Act.
In accordance with the Nomination and Remuneration Policy, the NRC formulates the criteria for appointment as a Director, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management, identifies persons who are qualified to be Directors and nominates candidates for Directorships subject to the approval of Board, evaluates the performance of the individual directors, recommends to the Board, remuneration to Managing Director / Whole-time Directors, ensures that the remuneration to Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and other employees is based on Company's overall philosophy and guidelines and is based on industry standards, linked to performance of the self and the Company and is a balance of fixed pay and variable pay and recommends to the Board, sitting fees/ commission to the Non-Executive Directors.
The Company's Nomination and Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and senior management is available on the website of the Company at below link:
https://sulavinevards.com/files/0473/Nomination%70
and%70Remuneration%?0Policv.pdf
The NRC has also formulated a separate policy on the Diversity of the Board of Directors which is available on the website of the Company at below link:
http.s://.sulavinevard.s.com/file.s/04?3/Diver.sitv%?0
of%20the%20Roard%20of%20Director.s%20Policy.pdf
36. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and CSR Policy
The Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") initiatives of Sula Vineyards Limited are guided by the Company's CSR Policy and are aligned with the requirements of Section 135 of the Act and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
The CSR Committee had formulated and recommended to the Board, a CSR Policy which was subsequently adopted by it and is being implemented by the Company.
The Company recognizes that integrating social, environmental and ethical responsibilities into its business operations is essential for long-term sustainability, inclusive growth and value creation for all stakeholders.
The CSR Policy of the Company aims to contribute towards sustainable development of society and environmental conservation with a focus on creating a meaningful and lasting impact on communities. The CSR activities undertaken by the Company primarily focus on the areas of education, healthcare, hygiene, environmental sustainability and rural development, in line with Schedule VII of the Act. Through its CSR initiatives, the Company continues to work towards improving community well-being and promoting responsible and sustainable business practices.
During the financial year under review, the Company spent/contributed an amount of Rs. 2.01 Crores towards CSR activities which has been in excess of the prescribed CSR obligation under Section 135(5) of the Act (2% of average net-profit of the Company of the three preceding financial years, i.e. for FY 23, FY 24 and FY 25 as per section 135(5) of the Act is Rs. 1.98 Crores) thereby resulting in a surplus CSR spend of Rs. 0.03 Crores for FY 26.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 135(5) of the Act read with the applicable rules made thereunder, the said excess amount, as approved by the CSR Committee and the Board of Directors, shall be carried forward for set-off against the CSR obligation of the succeeding financial years, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act.
The detailed Annual Report on the CSR activities undertaken by the Company in FY 26, is annexed herewith as Annexure-7 to this Report.
As on date of this report, the Company does not have any unspent CSR amount pertaining to FY 26 required to be transferred to any account/ Schedule VII fund or any excess amount to be set off in the current financial year, as referred in Section 135(5) and Section 135(6) of the Act.
The initiatives with respect to CSR, the CSR policy framework and Annual Action Plan of CSR activities undertaken during the year are available on the website of the Company:https://sulavineyards.com/ files/0423/Corporate%20Social%20Responsibility.pdf
37. Particulars of Public Deposits
Your Company had not accepted any deposits from the public, or its employees, within the meaning of Section 73 of the Act and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the financial year under review and there is no amount which qualifies as deposit outstanding as on the date of balance sheet and not in compliance with the requirement of chapter V of the Act.
38. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments under Section 186 of the Act
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of the Act, the disclosures pertaining to loans, advances, guarantees, and investments form an integral part of the financial statements and are included in this Annual Report.
Particulars of loans and investments made pursuant to Section 186 of the Act as on 31st March, 2026 are provided in Note no. 5 (Investments) and Note no. 6 (Loans) to the Standalone Financial Statements and the same forms part of this Report.
The disclosures pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SERI Listing Regulations relating to loans and advances in the nature of loans granted to firms/companies in which Directors are interested are not applicable to the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026.
39. Dematerialization of Shares
The Company's shares are compulsorily tradable in electronic form. As on the date of this report, 100% of the Company's total paid up capital are in dematerialized form. Pursuant to amendments in SERI Listing Regulations, requests for effecting transfer of securities in physical form, shall not be processed by the Company and all requests for transmission, transposition, issue of duplicate share certificate, renewal/exchange of securities certificate and endorsement need to be processed only in dematerialized form.
40. Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts
There were no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
41. Disclosure as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace. The Company has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (‘POSH Act') and the Rules made thereunder.
Internal Complaints Committees ("IC") have been constituted to redress complaints of sexual harassment and the Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of IC under the POSH Act.
During the financial year under review, the Company did not receive any sexual harassment complaints under the POSH Act.
42. Other Disclosuresa. Unclaimed Dividend:
The Company after listing have declared three dividends including two final dividends and one interim dividend. Shareholders can claim their unclaimed/ unpaid dividends by sending a written request to the Company at cs@sulawines.com or to the Company's RTA at einward.ris@kfintech.com.
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 124 and 125 of the Act, dividend amounts remaining unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven consecutive years are required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF") established by the Central Government.
Since the Company commenced declaration of dividend from FY 23 onwards, no amount was due for transfer to the IEPF during the financial year under review on account of unpaid or unclaimed dividend. Accordingly, no amount pertaining to unpaid or unclaimed dividend was transferred to the IEPF during the financial year ended 31st March, 2026.
b. MSME:
The Company has registered itself on Trade Receivables Discounting System platform (TReDS) through the service providers TReDS Limited. The Company complies with the requirement of submitting a half yearly return to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within the prescribed timelines.
c. Statutory Compliance:
The Company has adequate systems and processes in place to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, pay applicable taxes on time, and ensure statutory CSR spend.
d. Consolidated Financial Statements:
Your Directors are pleased to attach the Consolidated
Financial Statements pursuant to section 129(3) of the Act and Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
e. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
No proceedings are made or pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and there is no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
f. Disclosure under SEBI Large Corporate Framework
Pursuant to the criteria specified under the SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/PoD1/P/CIR/2024/54 dated 22nd May, 2024, as amended from time to time, the Company does not qualify as a "Large Corporate" as on 31st March, 2026. Accordingly, the disclosure requirements applicable to Large Corporates are not applicable to the Company for FY26.
g. Details of utilization of funds
Pursuant to Regulation 32 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, there were no deviations or variations in the utilisation of proceeds raised through the Initial Public Offer from the objects stated in the Prospectus of the Company. Further, during the financial year under review, the Company has not raised any funds through preferential allotment or Qualified Institutions Placement.
43. General Disclosures
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company does not receive any remuneration or commission from any of the subsidiaries of your Company.
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions/ events on these items during the financial year under review:
a. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
b. Issue of Shares (Including Sweat Equity Shares) to employees of the Company under any Scheme.
c. Voting rights which are not exercised by the employees in respect of shares for the subscription/ purchase of which loan was given by the Company (as there is no scheme pursuant to which such persons can beneficially hold shares as envisaged under section 67(3) (c) of the Act.
d. During the year, the Company has not made any one-time settlement for loans taken from the Banks or Financial Institutions, and hence the details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial
Institutions along with the reasons thereof is not applicable.
e. There was no revision of financial statements and Board's Report of the Company during the financial year under review.
44. Secretarial Standards
The applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS1 and SS2 relating to ‘Meetings of the Board of Directors' and ‘General Meetings', respectively, have been duly complied by the Company.
45. Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo
The particulars relating to the energy conservation, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is furnished in Annexure-8 and forms part of this Report.
46. Acknowledgements
Your directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received from the banks, Government authorities, customers, vendors, and members during the financial year under review.
Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the services committed by the Company's executives, staff and workers. The Directors would also like to thank the shareholders for their support and contribution. We look forward to their continued support in future.
For and on behalf of the BoardRajeev Samant Alok Vajpeyi
Place: Mumbai Managing Director and CEO Chairperson & Independent Director
Date: 6th May 2026 DIN: 00020675 DIN: 00019098
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