The Board of Directors are pleased to present the 14th Board's Report along with the Audited Financial Statements of L&T Technology Services Limited ('LTTS' or 'the Company') for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
Financial Results
The Company's financial performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, is summarized below:
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Particulars
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Standalone
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2025-26
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2024-25
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Profit before Depreciation, exceptional and extra ordinary items & Tax
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19,820
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19,468
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Less: Depreciation, amortization, impairment and obsolescence
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2,661
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2,639
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Profit / (Loss) before exceptional items and tax
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17,159
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16,829
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Less: Exceptional Items
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724
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-
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Profit / (Loss) before tax
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16,435
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16,829
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Less: Provision for tax
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4,373
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4,620
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Profit for the period carried to the Balance Sheet
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12,062
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12,209
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Add: Balance brought forward from previous year
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49,355
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42,438
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Less: Dividend paid for the year (Including Tax deducted at source)
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5,935
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5,292
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Balance to be carried forward
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55,482
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49,355
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Transfer to Reserves
The Company has not transferred any amount to the reserves during the current financial year.
Performance of the Company
A. State of Company Affairs
The gross sales and other income for the financial year under review were 194,223 Million as against 187,156 Million for the previous financial year registering an increase of 8.1%. The profit before tax from continuing operations, including extraordinary and exceptional items was 115,739 Million and the profit after tax from continuing operations including extraordinary and exceptional items was 111,551 Million for the financial year under review as against 115,816 Million and 111,473 Million respectively for the previous financial year, registering a decrease of 0.5 % and an increase of 0.7 % respectively.
B. Segmental Performance
The Company has streamlined and simplified its organizational structure into three business segments, namely Mobility, Sustainability and Tech. During the year under review, the contribution to the revenue from various business segments were as follows:
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Revenue for 2025-26
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% of overall
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Revenue for 2024-25
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% of overall
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Mobility
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31,126
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33.8%
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30,740
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36.1%
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Sustainability
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38,214
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41.5%
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31,896
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37.5%
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Tech
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22,731
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24.7%
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22,415
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26.4%
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Total
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92,071
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100%
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85,051
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100%
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The detailed segmental performance is referred to in Note No. 38 of the Notes forming part of the standalone financial statements.
C. Geographical Performance
The revenue contribution of the Company from various geographies is mentioned herein below:
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Sr.
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Geography
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Revenue
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% of overall
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Revenue for
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% of overall
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No.
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for FY 2025-26
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FY 2024-25
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1.
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North America
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48,509
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52.7%
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44,461
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52.3%
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|
2.
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Europe
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20,236
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22.0%
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18,776
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22.1%
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|
3.
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India
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14,806
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16.1%
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14,090
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16.5%
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4.
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Rest of the World
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8,520
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9.2%
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7,724
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9.1%
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Total
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92,071
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100%
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85,051
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100%
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D. Capital Expenditure
As on March 31, 2026, the gross fixed and intangible assets including leased assets, stood at 122,052 Million (previous year 122,702 Million) and the net fixed and intangible assets, including leased assets, at 112,584 Million (previous year 112,745 Million). Capital Expenditure during the year is 11,458 Million (previous year 1974 Million).
E. Material Event during the year
During the year under review, the Company entered into a Business Transfer Agreement on March 25, 2026, for the divestment of its Smart World and Communication Business Unit (“SWC Unit") as a going concern on a slump sale basis to AMI Paradigm Solutions Private Limited, for a cash consideration of 1452 Crore, subject to customary working capital, net debt and other adjustments. The proposed transaction is aligned with the Company's strategic priorities and is expected to be completed on or before September 30, 2026, subject to satisfaction of conditions precedent. Save as aforesaid, there were no other material event during the financial year.
Subsidiary/Associate/Joint Venture Companies
The following is the Group structure of the Company:
*Holding in the company - 74%
All other subsidiaries are wholly owned.
As on March 31, 2026, the Company has 15 subsidiaries and there has been no material change in the nature of the business of the subsidiaries. There are no associates or joint venture companies within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 (the “Act").
The Company has formulated a policy on the identification of material subsidiaries in line with Regulation 16(1) (c) of the Securities & Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations"), as amended, and the same is placed on the website at https://www.ltts.com/investors/ corporate-governance. The Company has one material subsidiary viz: L&T Technology Services LLC. Since this material subsidiary is not incorporated in India, Secretarial Audit pursuant to Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations is not applicable.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act and Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and all its subsidiaries have been prepared and forms part of this Integrated Annual Report. Further, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of the Company's subsidiaries and their contribution to the overall performance of the Company in Form AOC-1 is attached to the Financial Statements of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements along with relevant documents and audited financial statements of the subsidiaries are hosted on the Company's website at httDs://www.ltts.com/investors/financial-information.
Dividend and Dividend Distribution Policy
During FY 2026, the Company paid an interim dividend of 118/- per equity share of face value of 12/- each. Further, the Board of Directors has recommended final dividend of 140/- per equity share of face value of 12/- each and if approved by the members at the ensuing Fourteenth (14th) Annual General Meeting (“AGM") would be paid to those members whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the Record Date mentioned in the Notice convening the AGM. Accordingly, the total dividend for FY 2026, including the recommended final dividend, would amount to 1 58/- (2900 %) per equity share of face value of 12/- each.
The Dividend is based upon the parameters mentioned in the Dividend Distribution Policy approved by the Board of Directors of the Company which is in line with Regulation 43A of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Dividend Distribution Policy is uploaded on the Company's website at https://www. ltts.com/investors/corporate-governance.
Pursuant to the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2025, effective 19 November 2025, dividend, if declared by the members, shall be paid only through electronic modes. Accordingly, the Company would not be able to make dividend payments through physical instruments such as warrants and cheques.
Transfer to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
Pursuant to the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (“IEPF Rules"), the Company has appointed the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer as the Nodal Officer for carrying out the necessary functions under the applicable provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the Act read with IEPF Rules and relevant circulars and amendments thereto, the amount of dividend remaining unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years from the due date is required to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (“IEPF"), constituted by the Central Government. Further, pursuant to the provisions of IEPF Rules, all equity shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for last seven consecutive years are required to be transferred by the Company to the designated demat account of the IEPF authority within a period of thirty days of such shares becoming due to be transferred.
The Company sends advance communication to the concerned shareholders at their address registered with the Company and publishes notices in the newspapers for taking appropriate action to claim unclaimed dividend and the shares due for transfer to IEPF.
Despite these efforts, an amount of 15,12,208/- relating to Final dividend of FY 2017-18 and an amount of 12,77,695/- relating to Interim Dividend of FY 2018-19 which remained unclaimed for a period of seven years were transferred to the IEPF in accordance with the provisions of the Act. In accordance with the IEPF Rules, the Company has also transferred 54 equity shares of 12/- each to IEPF on which dividend has not been claimed for seven consecutive years. All corporate benefits accruing on such shares viz. bonus shares, split shares, etc. including dividend except rights shares shall be credited to IEPF.
Subsequent to the transfer, the concerned shareholders can claim the said shares along with the dividend(s) by making an application to IEPF Authority in accordance with the procedure available onwww.iepf.aov.inand on submission of such documents as prescribed under the IEPF Rules.
Pursuant to Section 124 of the Act, the unpaid dividends that are due for transfer to the IEPF are as follows:
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Year
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Type of Dividend
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Dividend Per Share (K)
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Date of Declaration
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Due for Transfer on
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2018-19
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Final Dividend
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13.5
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20.07.2019
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25.08.2026
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2019-20
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Interim Dividend
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7.5
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18.10.2019
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23.11.2026
|
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2019-20
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Final Dividend
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13.5
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17.07.2020
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22.08.2027
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2020-21
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Interim Dividend
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7.5
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19.10.2020
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24.11.2027
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2020-21
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Final Dividend
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14.5
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16.07.2021
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21.08.2028
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2021-22
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Special Dividend
|
10
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19.10.2021
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24.11.2028
|
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2021-22
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Interim Dividend
|
10
|
18.01.2022
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23.02.2029
|
|
2021-22
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Final Dividend
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15
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15.07.2022
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20.08.2029
|
|
2022-23
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Interim Dividend
|
15
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18.10.2022
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23.11.2029
|
|
2022-23
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Final Dividend
|
30
|
18.07.2023
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23.08.2030
|
|
2023-24
|
Interim Dividend
|
17
|
17.10.2023
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22.11.2030
|
|
2023-24
|
Final Dividend
|
33
|
26.06.2024
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01.08.2031
|
|
2024-25
|
Interim Dividend
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17
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16.10.2024
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21.11.2031
|
|
2024-25
|
Final Dividend
|
38
|
16.06.2025
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21.07.2032
|
|
2025-26
|
Interim Dividend
|
18
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17.10.2025
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22.11.2032
|
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), had requested companies to launch a 100-day special outreach campaign titled “Saksham Niveshak" from July 28, 2025 to November 6, 2025, aimed at sensitizing shareholders with unpaid or unclaimed dividends to claim their entitlements and update their KYC details including PAN, Bank particulars, Nomination well before dividend and the underlying shares are transferred to the IEPF account.
As part of the campaign, the Company undertook the initiative of uploading relevant information on its website to enhance investor awareness and facilitate timely compliance.
Details of the Nodal Officer of the Company are displayed on the website at https://www.ltts.com/investors/investor- services
Material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the company, between the end of the current financial year and the date of the report
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the current financial year and the date of this report.
Share Capital
During the financial year under review, the Company had allotted 1,18,450 Equity Shares of 12 each upon exercise of stock options by the eligible employees under the Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2016.
As on March 31, 2026, the total paid up equity share capital of the Company was 121,19,96,286/- consisting of 10,59,98,143 equity shares of 12/- each, fully paid up.
As on March 31, 2026, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Promoter of the Company holds 7,79,86,899 equity shares constituting 73.57% of the paid- up share capital of the Company.
Deposits
During the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Act and the Rules framed thereunder. Hence, the Company does not have any unclaimed deposits as on the date of the Balance Sheet. The Company complies with the requirement of filing the requisite return with respect to amount(s) not considered as deposits.
Conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo
Information as required to be given under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is provided in “Annexure A", which forms part of this Board's Report.
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given or security provided by the Company
The Company has disclosed the particulars of the loans given, investments made or guarantees given or security provided along with the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security provided, if any, is proposed to be utilized by the recipient as required under Section 186 of the Act and Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, in the Notes forming part of the Standalone Financial Statements.
Vigil Mechanism
As per the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Act, the Company is required to establish an effective Vigil Mechanism Framework for Directors and Employees to report genuine concerns. The Whistle Blower Policy of the Company meets the requirement of the Vigil Mechanism Framework under the Act and Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing Regulations. This policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who complains under the mechanism. The Audit Committee overseas the functioning of the Whistle Blower Policy.
Members can view the Whistle Blower Policy of the Company on its website at https://www.ltts.com/investors/ corporate-governance.
The details of the same are given in the Report on Corporate Governance.
Meetings of the Board of Directors
During the financial year under review, 6 (Six) meetings of the Board of Directors were held. The details of the meetings are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Board's Report.
Independent Directors of the Company had their separate meeting on April 22, 2026, in accordance with the requirements of Schedule IV of the Act, Secretarial Standard-1 on Board Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
As on March 31, 2026, the composition of the Board is in accordance with the provisions of Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, with an appropriate combination of Executive Director, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Directors.
During the year under review, Mr. Abhishek Sinha, Executive Director & President-Medical, Smart World & Functions (DIN: 07596644), resigned as a Director of the Company with effect from close of business hours on August 22, 2025, in order to pursue career opportunities outside the Group.
Further, Mr. Sudip Banerjee (DIN: 05245757), completed his second consecutive term of five years as an Independent Director and consequently ceased to be an Independent Director of the Company with effect from January 20, 2026.
The Board places on record its appreciation to Mr. Abhishek Sinha and Mr. Sudip Banerjee for their invaluable contribution and guidance provided to the Company during their tenure.
Pursuant to the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board had in its meeting held on April 22, 2026, approved the following, subject to the approval of the members at the ensuing AGM:
• Re-appointment of Mr. Alind Saxena (DIN: 10118258) as Executive Director, designated as President - Strategic Initiatives and Growth Markets, for a further term of three (3) years commencing from April 26, 2026, up to and including April 25, 2029.
• Appointment of Mr. Rajeev Gupta (DIN: 06782710) as an Additional Director, designated as Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer of the Company, to hold office up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and recommended his appointment as Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer for a term of three (3) years commencing from April 22, 2026 up to and including April 21, 2029.
• Appointment of Mr. Amitabh Kant (DIN: 00222708) as an Additional Director, designated as an Independent Director of the Company, to hold office up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and recommended his appointment as an Independent Director for a term of five (5) years commencing from April 22, 2026 up to and including April 21, 2031.
Section 152 of the Act provides that unless the Articles of Association provide for retirement of all directors at every AGM, not less than two-third of the total number of directors of a public company (excluding the Independent Directors) shall be persons whose period of office is liable to determination by retirement of directors by rotation, of which one-third are liable to retire by rotation every year. Accordingly, Dr. Keshab Panda (DIN: 05296942) will retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment.
The requisite resolutions for the above appointments/ re-appointment forms part of the Notice of the ensuing AGM. The Board of Directors recommends the above appointments/ re-appointment of directors for approval of the members.
Committees of the Board
The Board has constituted Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and Risk Management Committee in terms of the requirements of the Act read with the Rules made thereunder and the SEBI Listing
Regulations. During the year under review, all recommendations of the Committees were approved by the Board.
The relevant details viz composition including changes, terms of reference, number and dates of meetings of the said Committees held during the year are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company has in place a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (“CSR") in terms of the requirements of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder.
The CSR Policy and Annual Action Plan for financial year 2025-26 are available on the website of the Company at httDs://www.ltts.com/investors/corDorate-aovernance.
The disclosures required to be given under Section 135 of the Act read with Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time including brief outline of the CSR policy, the initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities, summary of Impact Assessment Report are set out in “Annexure B - Annual Report on CSR activities" to this Board's Report.
The Chief Financial Officer of the Company has certified that the CSR funds disbursed for the projects have been utilized for the purposes and in the manner as approved by the Board.
Risk Management
The Company has in place a Risk Management Committee in terms of the requirements of Regulation 21 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and has adopted the Risk Management Policy to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan of the Company.
The Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Company has in place a structured mechanism to apprise the Board of Directors of risk assessment processes, including cyber security and Environmental, Social and Governance risks, along with mitigation measures and periodical reviews are done to ensure effective risk management by the executive management.
A detailed note on risk management and the internal controls with reference to the financial statements is given under the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
Disclosure on Remuneration
The details of remuneration as required to be disclosed under Section 197(12) of the Act and Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014, in respect of employees of the Company are provided in “Annexure C" to this Board's Report.
In terms of Section 136(1) of the Act and the Rules made thereunder, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members excluding the aforesaid Annexure. Any Member interested in obtaining copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer at investor@ltts. com. None of the employees listed in the said Annexure is related to any Director of the Company.
Company policy on Director's Appointment and Remuneration
Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI Listing Regulations requires the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to formulate a policy on the appointment and remuneration of Directors, including the recommendation of remuneration of the Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel. The Policy lays down the criteria for appointment, remuneration and evaluation of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management, ensuring that the level and composition of remuneration is reasonable, competitive and performance linked. The Policy also provides for an effective framework for Board evaluation, succession planning and promotion of Board diversity, with due regard to transparency, fairness and governance best practices. A copy of the said Policy is also disclosed on the Company's website at https://www.ltts.com/ investors/corporate-aovernance.
The Company has also formulated a Board Diversity Policy to ensure an appropriate balance of skills, experience, gender, and expertise on the Board in line with applicable regulatory requirements and the same is also disclosed on the website of the Company at https://www.ltts.com/investors/ corporate-governance.
Declaration by Independent Directors
Pursuant to Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has received Declarations of Independence from all the Independent Directors confirming compliance with the requirements as stipulated under Section 149(7) of the Act and Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, confirming that he / she is not disqualified from being appointed / re-appointed / continuing as an Independent Director as per the criteria laid down in Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations. The Board has duly assessed the same as part of its annual performance evaluation. Further, the said declarations also confirm that the Independent Directors have registered their names in the Independent Directors' Databank maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).
Further, the Independent Directors have affirmed compliance with the Code for Independent Directors as prescribed under Schedule IV of the Act and have adhered to the highest standards of corporate governance. The Board is of the opinion that all the Independent Directors possess integrity,
necessary expertise and experience for performing their roles and responsibilities effectively.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors of the Company confirms that:
a. In the preparation of Annual Accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2026 and of the profit 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 the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. The Directors have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis;
e. The Directors have laid down an adequate system of internal financial controls to be followed by the Company, and such internal financial controls are adequate and operating efficiently; and
f. The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and were operating effectively.
Performance Evaluation
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board have laid down the manner in which formal annual evaluation of the performance of the Chairman, Board, its Committees, and Individual Directors has to be made in compliance with the Sections 134 & 178 of the Act, Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company.
The Company engaged an independent external agency to conduct the annual performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees, the Chairman and Individual Directors. The agency managed the entire process through its secure IT platform, from initiation to conclusion, to ensure confidentiality, transparency and independence, without any involvement of the Management or the Company's IT systems. All Directors submitted their feedback through a structured questionnaire, and the evaluation of Independent Directors, including assessment of their performance and independence from management, was carried out by the Board.
The Independent Directors met on April 22, 2026, to review the adequacy and timeliness of information flow between management and the Board. The consolidated evaluation outcomes were reviewed by the NRC and the Board on April 22, 2026, following individual discussions between the NRC Chairman and Independent Directors, and between the Group Chairman and Executive Directors. The evaluation also assessed Directors against identified core skills, expertise and competencies required for effective governance, details of which are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of this Board's Report.
Adequacy of Internal Financial Controls
LTTS has a robust internal control framework aligned with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The framework comprises well-defined policies and procedures, system-driven controls, authorization and access protocols, segregation of duties and physical safeguards to ensure statutory compliance, protection of assets and sound corporate governance in line with Section 134(5)(e) of the Act.
The details in respect of internal financial controls and their adequacy are included in Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of the Integrated Annual Report.
Compliance with Secretarial Standards
The Company complies with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2).
Disclosures pertaining to the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
Act, 2013
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, as amended from time to time.
The policy encompasses the following objectives:
• To define Sexual Harassment;
• To lay down the guidelines for reporting acts of sexual harassment at the workplace; and
• To provide the procedure for the resolution and redressal of complaints of Sexual Harassment.
The Company is committed to provide a safe and inclusive workplace free from sexual harassment. The Company believes in providing a mechanism for addressing complaints of sexual harassment by an employee, without fear of reprisals in any form or manner.
As required under the POSH Act, Internal Committees comprising of 44 members have been constituted at all the locations where the Company operates to redress the complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy.
Further, the Audit Committee reviews the complaints received and action taken thereon on a quarterly basis. During the year under review, 3 complaints were filed, out which 2 complaints were disposed off and 1 complaint is pending as at the end of the financial year.
Continuous awareness workshops / training programs for employees are conducted across the Company to sensitize employees to uphold the dignity of their colleagues at workplace especially with respect to prevention of sexual harassment.
The Company, on the recommendation of Audit Committee, also undertook measures by way of periodical e-mailers and sessions to create awareness on microaggression.
Disclosure under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company complies with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, and provides maternity benefits to eligible women employees as per the Act. Adequate facilities and support are provided in line with statutory requirements.
Auditors and Audit
Statutory Auditors
The Members of the Company, pursuant to the provisions of Section 139(2) of the Act, appointed M/s MSKA & Associates LLP (Formerly known as M/s MSKA & Associates), Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 105047W/W1011087) as Statutory Auditors for a period of 5 consecutive years from the conclusion of the 10th AGM till the conclusion of the 15th AGM of the Company, at the AGM held on July 15, 2022. The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as the Auditors of the Company.
The Audit Committee reviews the independence and objectivity of the Auditors and the effectiveness of the Audit process.
Statutory Auditors' Report
The Auditors' Report to the shareholders does not contain any qualification, observation or comment or adverse remark(s). The notes to the accounts referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further clarifications under Section 134(3)(f) of the Act.
Secretarial Auditors
The Members of the Company, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Section 204 of the Act read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, appointed M/s Alwyn Jay & Co, Firm registration number:
P2010MH21500 as the Secretarial Auditor for a period of 5 consecutive years from the conclusion of 13th AGM till the conclusion of 18th AGM of the Company, i.e. till FY 2029-30, at the AGM held on June 16, 2025. The Board / Audit Committee reviews the independence and objectivity of the Secretarial Auditors and the effectiveness of the Audit process.
Secretarial Audit Report
In terms of the regulatory requirements, M/s Alwyn Jay & Co. has issued the Secretarial Audit Report and Annual Secretarial Compliance Report, confirming compliance by the Company of the applicable SEBI regulations and circulars / guidelines issued thereunder for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
The Secretarial Audit Report issued by Alwyn Jay & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries is attached as “Annexure D", to this Board's Report. There is no adverse remark, qualification, reservation or disclaimer in the Secretarial Audit Report.
Internal Auditors
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on April 26, 2023, re-appointed M/s. Aneja & Associates as the Internal Auditors of the Company for a period of three years commencing from May 3, 2023 up to May 2, 2026, to conduct the internal audit of the Company's functions and activities. Further, the Board at its meeting held on April 22, 2026, re-appointed M/s Aneja & Associates for a further period of one (1) year commencing from May 3, 2026 up to and including May 2, 2027.
The Audit Committee, on a quarterly basis, reviews the internal audit observations and, in consultation with the management, evaluates the performance of the Internal Auditor and the adequacy of the internal control systems. The Committee also reviews the adequacy of the internal audit function, including its structure, staffing, reporting framework, coverage and frequency, discusses significant audit findings and follow up actions thereon, and considers the findings of internal investigations relating to suspected frauds, irregularities or material weaknesses in internal controls, and reports the same to the Board, as appropriate.
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with Related Parties
Pursuant to the amendments in the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has revised its Related Party Transactions Policy to align it with the requirements of the said Regulations. The updated Policy has been uploaded on the Company's website at httDs://www.ltts.com/investors/corDorate-aovernance.
All Related Party Transactions (RPTs) entered into during FY 2025-26 were on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business and disclosed in the Financial Statements. The Audit Committee has periodically reviewed the actual RPTs for FY 2025-26 and also approved the estimated RPTs for FY 2026-27, as required under the law.
There were no materially significant RPTs made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, KMPs or Body Corporate(s), which had a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. Accordingly, the disclosure of RPTs as required under the provisions of Section 134(3) (h) of the Act in Form AOC-2 is not applicable. The Company has made full disclosure of transactions with the related parties as set out in Note No. 44 of Standalone Financial Statement, forming part of this Integrated Annual Report. The Company has followed all relevant Accounting Standards notified by the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 while preparing the Financial Statements.
Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals
During financial year under review, there were no material and significant orders passed by the Regulator, Court, Tribunal, Statutory and Quasi-Judicial Body impacting the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
Annual Return
As per the provisions of Section 92(3) of the Act, the Annual Return of the Company in Form MGT-7 for FY 2025-26 is available on the website of the Company at https://www.ltts. com/investors/corporate-aovernance.
IT Security Breach and Safety
The Company has implemented a robust and comprehensive IT security framework, supported by advanced technological solutions and trained personnel, to protect its employees, information systems, and assets, against IT security breaches / cyber-attacks across all its offices and facilities.
During the financial year under review, no material IT security breaches or incidents were reported. The Company conducts periodic security risk assessments and continuously strengthens its security controls and processes to address evolving cyber threats. The appropriate preventive and detective measures have been implemented to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems.
Designated person for furnishing information and extending co-operation to ROC in respect of beneficial interest in shares of the Company
The Company has appointed Mr. Prasad Shanbhag, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, as the Designated Person for furnishing information and extending co-operation to ROC in respect of beneficial interest in the shares of the Company to ensure compliance with the MCA notification on this matter.
Other Disclosures
• Corporate Governance Report along with Certificate on Compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance
Pursuant to Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate obtained from the Secretarial Auditor confirming compliance with conditions of Corporate Governance of SEBI Listing Regulations, forms part of this Board's Report.
• Employee Stock Option Scheme
The LTTS ESOP Scheme-2016 which was approved by the Members on January 21, 2016, forms an integral part of the Company's employee remuneration framework and is aimed at attracting and retaining talent, fostering employee ownership, and aligning individual performance with the Company's long-term objectives.
During the year under review, based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the approval of the Board of Directors, the Company proposed amendments to the LTTS ESOP Scheme-2016 and the creation of an Employee Stock Option Sub-Plan 2025. The amendments and the Sub¬ Plan were proposed, inter alia, to extend the grant period beyond the initial ten year period, align the Scheme with the provisions of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, (“SBEB Regulations") streamline the administration of the Scheme, and ensure compliance with applicable U.S. federal and California laws. The Members of the Company approved the amendments and the Sub-Plan 2025 by way of a Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot on January 18, 2026. These amendments did not result in any incremental dilution, as the total number of options continues to remain within the limits previously approved by the Members in year 2016.
The disclosures relating to the ESOP Scheme-2016, as required to be made under the Act and Rules made thereunder and the SBEB Regulations is provided on the website of the Company at http://www.ltts.com/ investors/corporate-aovernance.
The Secretarial Auditors' certificate confirming that the Company's ESOP Scheme-2016 is in compliance with the Act and the SBEB Regulations is provided as “Annexure E" to this Board's Report.
• Integrated Reporting
Pursuant to the SEBI Circular on Integrated Reporting and in alignment with the framework prescribed by the International Integrated Reporting Council, the Company has adopted the principles of Integrated Reporting and complies with the applicable requirements of the Integrated Reporting Framework to enhance the quality, consistency and transparency of its disclosures. The Integrated Report for FY 2025-26 forms part of this Integrated Annual report.
The Integrated Report presents a concise and holistic view of the Company's strategy, business model, governance, performance and future outlook, and explains how the Company creates sustainable value over the short, medium and long term through the effective utilisation of its six capitals, namely Financial, Manufactured, Intellectual, Human, Social & Relationship and Natural capital.
• Credit Rating of securities
The Company enjoys a good reputation for its sound financial management and the ability to meet its financial obligations. The Company has received CRISIL AAA/ stable and CRISIL A1 rating for its long term and short¬ term financial instruments, respectively.
• Reporting of Frauds
The Auditors of the Company have not reported any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees as specified under Section 143(12) of the Act.
• Management Discussion and Analysis
A detailed review of the operations, performance and future outlook of the Company and its business is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required in terms of Regulation 34 of SEBI Listing Regulations which forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
• Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting
As per Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate section on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (“BRSR") forms part of this Integrated Annual Report. The Company has obtained reasonable assurance on the BRSR Core Key Performance Indicators from DNV Business Assurance India Pvt Ltd. and the corresponding disclosures have been made in the BRSR section of the Integrated Annual report.
• Remuneration received by Managing Director from Holding or Subsidiary Company
During the financial year under review, the CEO and Managing Director has not received any remuneration from the holding company or any of the subsidiaries of the Company.
• Statutory Compliance
The Company believes that a good framework is essential to monitor statutory compliance for the effective conduct of business operations and ensuring high standards of corporate governance.
The Company complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, pays applicable taxes on time, ensures taking care of all its stakeholders and initiates sustainable activities and ensures statutory CSR Spend. The Company has an in-house Compliance Management Tool to monitor and govern all regulations across multiple jurisdictions and functions applicable across branches and its subsidiaries.
• MSME
The Company has registered itself on Trade Receivables Discounting system platform (TReDS), set up by the Reserve Bank of India through -KredX Early-.
The Company complies with the requirement of submitting a half yearly return to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within the specified timelines.
• Cost records and audit
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under Section 148 of the Act is not applicable for the business activities conducted by the Company.
• Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process initiated under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
The Company has neither filed any application, nor any proceeding is pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, during FY 2025-26.
• 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
The Company has not made any one-time settlement, therefore, the same is not applicable.
• Modern Slavery Statement
The Company has published the Modern Slavery Statement duly approved by the Board of Directors and the same has been prepared in accordance with Section 16 of the Modern Slavery Act, 2018 of Australia and Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act, 2015 of United Kingdom (UK). The said Statement is available on the website of the Company at httDs://www.ltts.com/investors/comorate-aovernance
Acknowledgement
Your Directors take this opportunity to express their sincere gratitude to the Company's customers, vendors, investors, bankers, academic institutions, financial institutions, regulatory authorities, stock exchanges and all other stakeholders for their continued cooperation and support.
The Board also acknowledges the valuable support extended by the Government of India, various state Governments, and the Governments of other countries, along with the concerned Government departments and agencies.
The Directors further place on records their deep appreciation for the significant contributions made by the employees of the Company and its subsidiaries during the year under review. The Board values the dedication, commitment, and hard work demonstrated by every member of the LTTS family globally.
For and on behalf of the Board
Amit Chadha S. N. Subrahmanyan
CEO & Managing Director Chairman
DIN: 07076149 DIN: 02255382
Place: Washington, USA Place: Mumbai
Date: April 22, 2026 Date: April 22, 2026
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