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Dear Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 28th
(Twenty-Eighth) Annual Report on the business and operations of your Company along with
the audited financial statements (Consolidated and Standalone) for the Financial Year
ended March 31, 2026.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Financial performance of your Company for the Financial Year ended
March 31, 2026 is summarized below:
(Rs. in million)
| Particulars |
Year ended March 31, 2026 (Consolidated) |
Year ended March 31, 2025 (Consolidated) |
Year ended March 31, 2026 (Standalone) |
Year ended March 31, 2025 (Standalone) |
| Total Income |
17,468.65 |
15,668.74 |
15,891.14 |
15,034.56 |
| Total Expenses |
13,870.97 |
12,368.73 |
12,534.60 |
11,813.73 |
| Profit/ (Loss) before Tax (PBT) |
3,582.29 |
3,300.01 |
3,341.15 |
3,220.83 |
| Profit/ (Loss) after Tax (PAT) |
2,815.44 |
2,442.27 |
2,500.16 |
2,375.85 |
1. STATEMENT OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
During the Financial Year under review, the Company continued to
demonstrate steady progress in scaling its operations and strengthening its institutional
footprint, supported by disciplined execution across acquisitions and capacity expansion.
The developments undertaken during the year have contributed to enhanced operational
scale, improved revenue-generation potential, and stronger platform readiness for future
growth.
During the year, the Company completed two hospital acquisitions,
expanding its geographic footprint and capacity, in line with its growth strategy. Post
year-end, it further strengthened its network by operationalising new hospital locations
and launching an IVF centre, supporting volume growth and improved infrastructure
utilisation over the medium term.
The expansion of the network during the year has increased the
Company's operating base and strengthened its ability to deploy capital efficiently across
established and emerging markets. Integrated maternal-to-child care, supported by
multidisciplinary, round-the-clock systems, delivered a strong year of clinical outcomes.
This consistent performance reflects Rainbow's clinical rigour and remains the foundation
of its trust and excellence.
The Company delivered a strong financial performance during the year,
achieving its highest-ever revenue, EBITDA, and PAT. These results underscore the
successful execution of its growth strategy through business scale-up, incremental
capacity additions, and effective integration of acquired entities.
The operational expansion initiatives undertaken during the year are
expected to contribute to improved operational efficiencies, higher throughput, and
greater revenue visibility, thereby supporting the Company's future growth trajectory.
2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
I. Consolidated Performance
During the year under review, the consolidated income of the Company
increased to ' 17,468.65 million compared to ' 15,668.74 million in the previous year,
registering a growth of 11.49%. The consolidated net profit after tax increased to '
2,815.44 million compared to ' 2,442.27 million in the previous year, representing a
growth of 15.28%.
II. Standalone Performance
During the year under review, the standalone income of the Company
increased to ' 15,891.14 million compared to ' 15,034.56 million in the previous year,
registering a growth of 5.70%. The standalone net profit after tax increased to ' 2,500.16
million compared to ' 2,375.85 million in the previous year, representing a growth of
5.23%.
3. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements of your Company for the Financial
Year 2025-26, are prepared in compliance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 (hereinafter referred to as the Act), Indian Accounting Standards and
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter
referred to as the
SEBI Listing Regulations). The consolidated financial statements
have been prepared based on the audited financial statements of the Company and its
Subsidiaries, as approved by their respective Board of Directors.
4. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year under review, there is no change in nature of business
of your Company.
5. DIVIDEND
During the Financial Year, your Company declared and paid a dividend
for Financial Year 2024-25 as follows:
Date of Declaration |
Dividend Type |
Dividend Per Share |
| July 5, 2025 |
Final Dividend |
'3/- |
Your Directors are pleased to recommend dividend of '3.5/- per Equity
Share of face value of '10/- each as Final Dividend for the Financial Year 2025-26 for
approval by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) of
the Company.
The Company has fixed July 21, 2026 as the "Record Date for
determining entitlement of Members to final dividend for the Financial Year 2025-26, if
approved at the AGM.
In accordance with the Regulation 43A of the SEBI Listing Regulations,
the Board of your Company has formulated and adopted the Dividend Distribution Policy,
which outlines the key principles guiding the Board and the management in matters relating
to declaration and distribution of dividend. The Dividend Distribution Policy of the
Company is available on the Company's website at:
https://d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/investor_
files/Dividend_Distribution_Policy.pdf
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act, read with the
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund)
Rules, 2016 (IEPF Rules), all unpaid or unclaimed dividends and the underlying
shares are required to be transferred by the Company to Investor Education and Protection
Fund (IEPF) established by the Government of India, after the completion of 7
(Seven) years from the date of transfer to the Unpaid Dividend Account.
The Company has consistently declared and paid dividends to its equity
shareholders. Details of dividends declared during the recent Financial Years are given
below:
Financial Year 2024-25: Dividend of
'3/ per
equity share, declared on July 5, 2025
Financial Year 2023-24: Dividend of
'3/ per
equity share, declared on July 30, 2024
Financial Year 2022-23: Dividend of
'3/ per
equity share, declared on June 29, 2023
Financial Year 2021-22: Dividend of
'2/ per
equity share, declared on September 15, 2022
As a period of 7 (Seven) years has not lapsed from the date of transfer
of the said dividend amounts to the respective Unpaid Dividend Accounts, the provisions
relating to the transfer of unpaid/unclaimed dividends to the IEPF are currently not
applicable to the Company.
Further,the Company has uploaded the details of unpaid and unclaimed
amounts lying with the Company on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' website and the
website of the Company at https://www.rainbowhospitals.in/ investors-relations/dividend.
The shareholders may also refer to the Notice of AGM regarding details of amounts and the
corresponding shares proposed to be transferred to IEPF in the coming years.
Ms. Shreya Mitra, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the
Company, acts as the Nodal Officer of the Company for the purposes of verification of
claims and coordination with IEPF Authority pursuant to the IEPF Rules.
6. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
For the year under review, no amount is proposed to be transferred to
any Reserve of the Company.
7. CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL
I) Changes in Authorized Share Capital:
During the year under review, there were no changes in the Authorized
Share Capital. The Authorized Share Capital of the Company stands at '1,50,00,00,000/-
divided into 15,00,00,000 Equity Shares of '10/- as on March 31, 2026.
II) Changes in Paid-up Share Capital:
During the year under review, the paid-up share capital was changed in
the following manner:
a) Allotment of 7,483 Equity shares of '10/- each on August 12, 2025
under Rainbow Children's Medicare Limited - Employees Stock Unit Plan 2023'.
As a result of above, the Paid-up Share Capital of the Company
increased from '1,01,55,16,730
divided into 10,15,51,673 equity shares of ' 10/- each to '
1,01,55,91,560 /- divided into 10,15,59,156 Equity Shares of ' 10/- each as on March 31,
2026.
Further, pursuant to the listing application by the Company in respect
of the aforesaid shares allotted, the said equity shares were listed and admitted to
dealings on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited effective from
August 22, 2025.
The Company's shares are compulsorily tradable in electronic form. As
on March 31, 2026, the entire paid-up capital, is held in dematerialized form.
The Company's equity shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange
of India Limited and BSE Limited, with listing fees paid to both exchanges for FY 2025-26
and FY 2026-27.
8. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN/ SCHEME
During the Financial Year 2024 - 25, the Board of Directors, at its
meeting held on February 9, 2025, recommended, subject to approval of the shareholders,
the introduction of the Rainbow Children's Medicare Limited - Employee Stock Option Scheme
2025 (ESOP Scheme 2025) to support the Company's long-term growth strategy and
strengthen talent retention. The Scheme is designed to align employee interests with
shareholder value, foster an ownership-driven culture, and enable the Company to attract,
motivate, and retain skilled talent in a competitive and evolving business environment.
Subsequently, the Members of the Company approved the Rainbow
Children's Medicare Limited - Employee Stock Option Scheme 2025' (ESOP Scheme
2025) by way of a special resolution passed through postal ballot on April 2, 2025
for issue of options to eligible employees, which may result in an issuance of a maximum
number of 10,15,000 Equity Shares i.e., 10,15,000 Options. The ESOP Scheme 2025 shall be
implemented through an irrevocable employee welfare trust namely Rainbow Employees
Welfare Trust'. Disclosures as stipulated under the SEBI SBEB & SE Regulations with
regard to the ESOP Scheme 2025 is available on the Company's website at https://
d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/investor_files/ Rainbow_-_Employee_Stock_Option_Scheme_2025.
pdf.
Further, the Company also has in place the Employee Stock Unit Plan
2023' (Stock Unit Plan 2023). Disclosures as stipulated under the Securities
and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations,
2021 (SEBI SBEB & SE Regulations), with regard to the ESOP
Scheme 2023 is available on the Company's website at
https://d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/investor_
files/Rainbow-_Employee_Stock_Unit_Plan_2023.pdf
During the year under review, there has been no material change in the
ESOP Schemes and the same was in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (SEBI
SBEB & SE Regulations). Applicable disclosures as stipulated under the SEBI
SBEB & SE Regulations with regard to Stock Unit Plan 2023 and Stock Unit Plan 2025 are
available on the Company's website at https://
d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/investor_files/
Information-as-per-SEBI-SBEB-Regulations-FY-26. pdf.
Further, the Shareholders' approval for the ESOP Scheme 2023 can be
accessed on our website at https://d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/investor_
files/Postal-Ballot-Result-march182023.pdf and
ESOP Scheme 2025 https://d31scedd5hpubp.
cloudfront.net/investor_files/Postal-Ballot- Result-9Feb2025.pdf.
The Company has obtained a certificate from M/s. KVSS & Co LLP,
Practicing Company Secretaries, in terms of Regulation 13 of SEBI (Share Based Employee
Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, confirming that the ESOP Scheme 2023 and
ESOP Scheme 2025 have been implemented in compliance with the applicable regulations and
shareholder approvals and the certificates are attached as Annexure 1 (a) & Annexure
1 (b) to this Report and are available for inspection by the members at the ensuing
AGM.
9. CREDIT RATING
During the year under review, ICRA Limited has reaffirmed the Issuer
Rating of the Company at [ICRA]AA with a Stable outlook. The rating reflects ICRA's
expectation that the Company will continue to maintain a strong credit profile, supported
by healthy revenue and earnings growth, a robust business model, strong liquidity, and a
conservative capital structure.
The disclosures pursuant to Regulation 46 of the SEBI Listing
Regulations are available on the Company's website at https://www.rainbowhospitals.
in/investors-relations/credit-rating.
10. SUBSIDIARIES
A report on the performance and financial position of each of the
subsidiaries and their contribution to the overall performance of the Company for the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2026 is set out in Form AOC-1 as per the Act and annexed
herewith as Annexure - 2 to this Report.
The annual financial statements of the subsidiaries shall be made
available to the Members of the Company/ Subsidiary Companies seeking such information at
any point of time and are also made available on the Company's website at
https://www.rainbowhospitals. in/investors-relations/subsidiary-financials.
The Company has formulated a policy for determining material
subsidiaries. The said policy is also available on the Company's website at:
https://d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/
investor_files/Policy_for_determining_Material_
Subsidiary-2025.pdf
During the year under review, the Company has made the following
acquisitions:
Prashanthi Medicare Private Limited
(PMPL)
As part of the expansion strategy, the Company acquired PMPL to
strengthen the Company's presence in its home state and reinforce its position as a
leading provider of pediatric and perinatal healthcare, particularly in North Telangana.
The region's strong demographic profile, growing healthcare demand, and increasing
urbanization, makes it a strategic location for the development of a regional healthcare
hub.
In this regard, the Business Strategy & Investment Committee of the
Company, at its meeting held on June 28, 2025, approved the execution of the Share
Subscription Agreement and Shareholders' Agreement for the acquisition of 76% of the fully
diluted equity share capital and 100% of the Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares
(NCRPS) of M/s. Prashanthi Medicare Private Limited, for a total consideration of
approximately ' 33 crores. Pursuant to the completion of the transaction, Prashanthi
Medicare Private Limited became a subsidiary of the Company with effect from July 1, 2025.
Pratiksha Women & Child Care Hospital Private
Limited (PWCCHPL)
Further, in addition to the earlier acquisition of Prashanthi Medicare
Private Limited, the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on August 11,
2025, approved the execution of the Securities Subscription Agreement and Shareholders'
Agreement for the acquisition of 76% of the fully diluted equity share capital and 100% of
the Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (NCRPS) of M/s. Pratiksha Women &
Child Care Hospital Private Limited, for a total consideration of approximately ' 171
crores. Pursuant to the completion of the transaction, the said entity became a subsidiary
of the Company w.e.f. August 18, 2025.
The acquisition of PWCCHPL strengthened Rainbow's presence in the
North-East region of India,
strengthening its regional presence and extending its specialized
pediatric and perinatal healthcare model to a new market. This strategic expansion
strengthens the Company's national footprint, enhances its ability to serve a wider
patient base, and supports its vision of delivering high-quality pediatric and perinatal
healthcare across key regions of the country.
The Company does not have any joint venture or associate company as on
March 31, 2026. During the year under review, apart from the entities that became
subsidiaries of the Company, as disclosed elsewhere in this Report, no entity became or
ceased to be a subsidiary, joint venture or associate of the Company.
11. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE
FINANCIAL POSITION
No material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of
the Company have occurred between the end of the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026 and
the date of this Report, other than those disclosed elsewhere in this Report.
12. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the
meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of
Deposits) Rules, 2014. Accordingly, no amount on account of principal or interest in
respect of deposits was outstanding as at March 31, 2026. Consequently, the requirement to
disclose details of deposits not in compliance with Chapter V of the Act is not
applicable.
13. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED
DISCLOSURES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required
under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are set out in prescribed format and
annexed herewith as Annexure - 3 to this Report.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under
Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, forms part of this Report. Further, the
Report is being sent to the members excluding the aforesaid annexure. The said details
would be available for inspection by the Shareholders, at the corporate office of the
Company or through electronic mode, during business hours on working days up to the date
of the forthcoming AGM. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, any shareholder interested in
obtaining a copy thereof may write to the Company Secretary of the Company at
companysecretary@rainbowhospitals.in.
14. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company
comprised an optimal mix of Executive and Non-Executive Directors, including Independent
Directors, ensuring a diverse blend of skills, experience, and expertise. The detailed
composition of the Board forms part of the Corporate Governance Report annexed to this
Report.
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified as per the
provisions of Section 164(1) and (2) of the Act. The Directors have made necessary
disclosures, as required under various provisions of the Act, and the SEBI Listing
Regulations.
I. Directors
i. Retirement by rotation and subsequent re-appointment
Dr. Adarsh Kancharla (DIN: 08302615), Director of the Company is liable
to retire by rotation at the forthcoming 28th AGM and being eligible, seeks
re-appointment. For reference of members, a brief profile of Dr. Adarsh Kancharla (DIN:
08302615) is given in the Chapter on Corporate Governance and in the Notice convening the
28th AGM.
ii. Information u/r 36(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements), Regulations, 2015
As required under regulation 36 (3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations,
brief particulars of the Directors seeking appointment/re-appointments are mentioned in
the explanatory statement to the notice of the AGM forming part of this Report.
iii. Declaration by independent directors on annual basis
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149(7) 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 along with Rules framed thereunder
and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Board has taken on record the
said declarations submitted by the Independent Directors after undertaking due assessment
of the veracity of the same. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their
status as Independent Directors of the Company.
During the year under review, the Non-Executive Directors of the
Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting
fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses, if any.
Familiarization program for independent
directors:
Pursuant to Regulation 25 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company
familiarises its Independent Directors with their roles, rights and responsibilities, as
well as with the Company's business and operations, both upon induction and on a regular
basis. Moreover, Directors are frequently updated, inter-alia, on business strategies and
performance, management
structure and key initiatives of the business at each Board Meeting.
The details of the familiarization programme of the Independent Directors are available on
the website of the Company at the link: https://d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/
investor_files/Familiarisation_Programme_for_
Independent_Directors_-_FY_2025-26.pdf .
II. Key Managerial Personnel
In accordance with the provisions of Section 2(51), 203 of the Act read
with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
following were the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March 31, 2026.
1. Dr. Ramesh Kancharla - Chairman and Managing Director;
2. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Chirla - Whole-time Director;
3. Mr. Abrarali Dalal - Chief Executive Officer;
4. Mr. Vikas Maheshwari - Chief Financial Officer; and
5. Ms. Shreya Mitra - Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.
During the year under review, pursuant to the recommendation of the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company, the Board of Directors in its
meeting held on November 13, 2025, appointed Mr. Abrarali Dalal as the Chief Executive
Officer (Key Managerial Personnel) of the Company with effect from January 20, 2026.
During the year under review, there were no resignations of the Key
Managerial Personnel.
15. BOARD'S EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board carried out
an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, that of its Committees,
Individual Directors, the Chairman, Executive Directors and Committee Chairpersons for the
Financial Year 2025-26.
The evaluation was facilitated through a structured digital platform
administered by an independent external agency with expertise in board evaluations. The
process was conducted on an anonymous basis to encourage objective and candid feedback. A
comprehensive evaluation framework approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
("NRC") was adopted, covering qualitative and quantitative parameters relevant
to the roles and responsibilities of the Board, its Committees and individual members.
The evaluation of the Board and Individual Directors was based on
various parameters, including strategic oversight, governance and compliance, contribution
to Board deliberations, preparedness and participation in meetings, independence of
judgement, leadership, integrity, stakeholder focus and commitment to the Company's
values. The performance of each Committee was assessed with reference to its charter,
effectiveness in discharging its responsibilities and contribution to the overall
governance framework of the Company.
In addition to the above, the performance of Committee Chairpersons was
separately evaluated based on their effectiveness in leading committee proceedings,
driving agenda outcomes, facilitating constructive discussions and ensuring fulfilment of
the respective committee's mandate. The evaluation process also enabled benchmarking of
performance through overall evaluation scores and identification of areas for continuous
improvement.
The Board noted the outcomes of the evaluation exercise and was
satisfied with its overall effectiveness, the functioning of its Committees and the
contributions made by individual Directors in discharging their duties and
responsibilities.
The Independent Directors, at their separate meeting held on March 28,
2026, reviewed the performance of the Chairman, Non-Independent Directors and the Board as
a whole, considering the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors. The
Independent Directors also assessed the quality, content and timeliness of information
flow between the Management and the Board, which is necessary for the Board to effectively
and reasonably perform its duties.
16. POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND
REMUNERATION
In compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Act and and
Regulation 19 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has, on the recommendation of the
Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the Company, framed a policy for selection and
appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), Senior
Management and their remuneration.
The salient features of the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the
Company are:
i. It lays down the criteria for determining qualifications,
competencies, positive attributes and independence for appointment of a director
(Executive/ Non-Executive/ Independent) of the Company;
ii. To recommend to the Board the policy relating to the remuneration
of the Directors, KMP and Senior Management/ Other Employees of the Company; and
iii. Reviewing and approving corporate goals and objectives relevant to
the compensation of the executive Directors, evaluating their performance in light of
those goals and objectives and either as a committee or together with the other
independent Directors (as directed by the Board), determine and approve executive
Directors' compensation based on this evaluation; making recommendations to the Board with
respect to KMP and Senior Management compensation and recommending incentive-compensation
and equity-based plans that are subject to approval of the Board.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company is available on
the website of the Company and can be accessed at the following web link:
https://d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/
investor_files/Nomination_and_Remuneration_
PolicyFEB2025.pdf
17. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES
Six meetings of the Board were held during the year under review. The
necessary quorum was present for all the meetings. The maximum interval between any two
Board meetings did not exceed 120 days.
The details of the meetings and composition of the Board and Committees
of the Board is detailed under Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report.
18. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) of the Act, the Directors confirm that:
I. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Year
ended March 31, 2026, the applicable accounting standards and Schedule III
of the Companies Act, 2013, have been followed and there are no
material departures from the same;
II. 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 your Company as at March 31,
2026 and of the profit of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026;
III. proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance
of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
IV. the annual accounts have been prepared on a going
concern' basis;
V. proper internal financial controls laid down by the Directors
were followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and
were operating effectively; and
VI. the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance
with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and
operating effectively.
19. AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee performs the roles and functions as mandated under
the Act, the SEBI Regulations and such other matters as prescribed by the Board from time
to time.
All the members of the Audit Committee are Independent Directors and
possess strong accounting and financial management expertise.
The composition of the Audit Committee is given below:
| Name |
Designation |
| Mr. Santanu Mukherjee |
Chairperson |
| Mr. Aluri Srinivasa Rao |
Member |
| Dr. Anil Dhawan |
Member |
| Ms. Sundari R. Pisupati |
Member |
The extract of terms of reference of the Audit Committee, attendance at
its meetings and other details are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which
forms part of this Report.
20. AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
I. Statutory Auditors
M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP,
Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101049W/ E300004), were
appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (five) years i.e., from
the conclusion of 25th AGM of the Company which was held on June 29, 2023 till
the conclusion of 30th AGM of the Company.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as
specified under the second proviso of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013
(including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force).
The Auditors' Report for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, does
not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark, etc. Further, the Auditors'
Report read along with notes to accounts is self-explanatory and therefore does not call
for further comments.
II. Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 and other applicable
provisions, if any, of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, Mr.
K.V.S. Subramanyam, a peer reviewed Company Secretary in practice (CP No. 4815), was
appointed as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company, for conducting the Secretarial Audit
of the Company, for a term of five consecutive years from the Financial Year 2025-26 to
Financial Year 2029-30.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended March 31,
2026 is annexed herewith as Annexure - 4 and forms an integral part of this Report.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse
remark, etc.
The Secretarial Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as
specified under the second proviso of Section 143(12) of the Act (including any statutory
modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force).
Additionally, in compliance with Regulation 24A of the Listing
Regulations, the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the FY 2025-26, issued by Mr.
K.V.S. Subramanyam, Secretarial Auditor
of the Company, was timely filed with the stock exchanges. This report
pertains to the Company's adherence to the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act,
1992, the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, and the Rules, Regulations,
Circulars, and Guidelines issued thereunder, as applicable. The Annual Secretarial
Compliance Report is available on the Company's website and can be accessed at the
weblink: https://d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/
investor_files/Annual_Secretarial_Compliance_ Report_-_FY_2025-26.pdf
III. Cost Records and Cost Auditors
In terms of the Section 148 of the Act read with Companies (Cost
Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Company is required to maintain cost accounting
records and get them audited every year. Accordingly, such accounts and records were made,
maintained and audited for the Financial Year 2025-26.
During the year under review, M/s. Lavanya and Associates LLP (formerly
known as M/s. Lavanya & Associates) were appointed as the Cost Auditors of the Company
for the FY 2025-26. The Cost Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as
specified under the second proviso of Section 143(12) of the Act (including any statutory
modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force).
Further, the Board of Directors on the basis of recommendations from
Audit Committee, in its meeting held on May 23, 2026, has re-appointed M/s. Lavanya and
Associates LLP as the Cost Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2026-27 at a fee
of ' 2,20,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh and Twenty Thousand Only) plus applicable taxes and
out-of-pocket expenses subject to the ratification of the said fees by the shareholders at
the ensuing AGM, the resolution for which is set in the Notice of AGM for approval of the
shareholders.
21. ANNUAL RETURN
As required under Section 92(3) of the Act read with the Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company is available
on the Company's website at https:// www.rainbowhospitals.in/investors-relations/
shareholder-information
22. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In compliance with the requirements of the Act and the SEBI Listing
Regulations, your Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is
also available on Company's website at
https://d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/investor_
files/Policy_on_Materiality_and_Dealing_with_Related_
Party_TransactionsFEB2025.pdf
The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting, approval and
disclosure processes are in place for all transactions between the Company and its Related
Parties or between the subsidiary companies and their related parties. All Related Party
Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for review and approval. Prior omnibus
approval is obtained for Related Party Transactions which are of repetitive nature and/ or
entered in the Ordinary Course of Business and are at arm's length basis. All such
transactions of the Company with its related parties were placed before the Audit
Committee for review against pre-approval on quarterly basis.
All related party transaction entered during the year were in Ordinary
Course of the Business and on arm's length basis and in compliance with the provisions of
the Act, the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Policy. No Material Related Party
Transactions were entered during the year by your Company. Accordingly, the disclosure of
Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013
in Form AOC-2 is not applicable.
The disclosures pertaining to the related party transactions, in
accordance with Ind AS-24, have been provided under Note No. 2.31 of the standalone
financial statements and the consolidated financial statements.
23. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND
INVESTMENTS
Loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186 of the Act
have been disclosed in the financial statements, which forms part of this Report.
24. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Company has a Risk Management Committee
to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company.
The Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the risk
management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Company has a process of periodic
reporting to the Risk Management Committee. The Risk Management Committee oversees how
management monitors compliance with risk management policies and procedures and reviews
the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks being faced by the
Company. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risk and
controls.
The details of the Risk Management Committee are given in the Corporate
Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.
25. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY AND VIGIL MECHANISM
In compliance with the provisions of section 177 of the Act and
Regulation 22 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has in place the Whistle Blower
Policy and Vigil Mechanism for Directors, employees and other stakeholders which provides
a platform to them for raising their voice about any breach of code of conduct, financial
irregularities, illegal or unethical practices, unethical behaviour, actual or suspected
fraud. Adequate safeguards are provided against victimization to those who use such
mechanism and direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate cases is
provided.
The policy ensures that strict confidentiality is maintained whilst
dealing with concerns and also that no discrimination is made against any person. The
Whistle Blower Policy and Vigil Mechanism may be accessed on the Company's website at
https:// d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/investor_files/ Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf
26. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company's CSR initiatives and activities are aligned to the
requirements of Section 135 of the Act. The Company has a Board-level Committee, namely,
CSR & ESG Committee. As on March 31, 2026, the Committee consists of Dr. Anil Dhawan,
Mr. Santanu Mukherjee, Ms. Sundari R Pisupati, Dr. Ramesh Kancharla, Dr. Dinesh Kumar
Chirla, and Dr. Adarsh Kancharla.
The Annual Report on CSR activities for the year under review is set
out in Annexure - 5 of this Report in the format prescribed in the Companies
(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. The CSR Policy is available on the
Company's website at https:// d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/investor_files/CSR_ Policy.pdf
The details of the CSR & ESG Committee are provided in the
Corporate Governance report, which forms part of this Report.
27. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report of financial performance
and results of operations of the Company, as required under the SEBI Listing Regulations,
is provided in a separate section and forms an integral part of this report. It inter-alia
gives details of the overall industry structure, economic developments, performance and
state of affairs of
your Company's business, risks and concerns and material developments
during the Financial Year under review.
28. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 34(2)
(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, read with the applicable SEBI circulars, the Company has prepared the
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) describing the initiatives taken
by the Company from environment, social and governance perspective for the Financial Year
under review which forms part of this Report.
Further, the Company has obtained reasonable assurance on the BRSR Core
parameters from an independent assurance provider, M/s. Adwin Advisory Private Limited.
The BRSR Report along with the BRSR Core Assurance Report, forms part
of this Annual Report and is also available on the website of the Company which can be
accessed at https://www.rainbowhospitals.in/ investors-relations/annual-reports and the
stock exchange(s) where the equity shares of the Company are listed.
29. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Your company is committed to maintain the highest standards of
Corporate Governance and adhere to the Corporate Governance requirements set out by SEBI.
Separate report on Corporate Governance, forms an integral part of this Report.
A certificate from M/s. KVSS & Co. LLP, Practicing Company
Secretaries, confirming compliance with the conditions of corporate governance is also
attached to the Corporate Governance Report.
30. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in compliance
with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the
constitution of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) as specified under the
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The Company conducts sessions for employees to build awareness among
employees about the Policy
and the provisions of Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace Act.
During the year under review, no complaints of sexual harassment were
reported to the Committee, nor were any disposed of. Accordingly, no complaints were
pending at the beginning or at the close of the Financial Year, nor were any complaints
pending for a period exceeding 90 days during the year.
The requisite details mandated by POSH are provided in the Corporate
Governance Report, which is part of this Annual Report.
31. MATERNITY BENEFIT PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY UNDER MATERNITY BENEFIT
ACT 1961
The Company declares that it has duly complied with the provisions of
the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible women employees have been extended the
statutory benefits prescribed under the Act, including paid maternity leave, continuity of
salary and service during the leave period, and post-maternity support such as nursing
breaks and flexible return-to- work options, as applicable. The Company remains committed
to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that upholds the rights and
welfare of its women employees in accordance with applicable laws.
32. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology
absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required under Section 134(3)(m) of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are furnished
below:
A. Conservation of Energy:
Your Company continues to focus on energy conservation, operational
efficiency and sustainable practices across its facilities through adoption of
energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy initiatives.
I. Steps taken or impact on conservation of
energy:
The following measures were undertaken during the year under review:
(i) Commissioning of rooftop solar power systems across various
facilities.
(ii) Procurement of green power through open access and third-party
renewable energy arrangements.
(iii) Installation of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for optimization
of energy consumption in operations.
(iv) Upgradation to energy-efficient LED lighting systems across units.
(v) Installation of AHUs integrated with VRV systems for efficient HVAC
operations.
(vi) Increased usage of heat pumps and solar water heaters for
reduction in conventional energy consumption.
(vii) Installation of motion sensors for lighting controls to minimize
energy wastage.
(viii) Deployment of IoT-based Building Management Systems (BMS) for
monitoring and optimizing HVAC efficiency.
II. Impact of Measures:
The above initiatives have contributed towards reduction in energy
consumption, improvement in operational efficiency and optimization of energy costs, while
supporting the Company's sustainability objectives and reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions.
III. Capital Investment on Energy conservation
Equipment:
During the year under review, the Company incurred capital expenditure
of approximately ' 6,74,38,323 towards energy conservation initiatives including rooftop
solar installations, VFD systems, LED lighting upgrades, HVAC efficiency systems and other
sustainability-linked infrastructure.
B. Technology Absorption:
I. Efforts made towards technology absorption, adaptation and
innovation:
Your Company continued to strengthen its technology and digital
infrastructure through implementation of advanced cybersecurity and operational efficiency
systems, including:
(i) Implementation of a robust cybersecurity framework with 24x7
Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitoring services.
(ii) Penetration testing, breach and attack simulation exercises and
ransomware resiliency testing.
(iii) Deployment of loT-enabled systems for monitoring and optimization
of building operations and energy efficiency.
(iv) Adoption of Retrofit Emission Control Devices (RECD) for reduction
of particulate emissions and greenhouse gas impact.
II. Benefits derived from the above efforts:
The above initiatives have enhanced protection of sensitive information
assets, strengthened cybersecurity resilience, enabled compliance with applicable
regulatory and security standards, improved operational stability and supported the
Company's digital transformation and ESG objectives.
III. Details of Imported Technology
During the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the
Financial Year 2025-26, the Company has not imported any technology.
IV. Expenditure incurred on Research & Development
No expenditure was incurred on Research and Development during the year
under review.
C. Foreign exchange earnings and outgo
| Particulars |
Amount (' in Million) |
| 1 Foreign Exchange Earnings |
20.07 |
| 2 Foreign Exchange Outgo |
52.32 |
33. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS SYSTEMS AND THEIR
ADEQUACY
Your Company has in place an adequate internal financial control
framework with reference to financial and operating controls thereby ensuring orderly and
efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company's policies,
safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and
completeness of accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financial
information.
The Audit Committee periodically reviews the adequacy of these systems
through independent evaluations conducted by the Internal Auditors and through
management's rigorous "Internal Control over Financial Reporting"
self-assessment process. Based on the results of management reviews, independent audits
and the Audit Committee review, the Board is of the opinion that the internal financial
controls were adequate and operating effectively
throughout the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026. The Board accepted
the recommendations of the Audit Committee whenever made by the Committee during the year.
During the Financial Year 2025-26, such controls were tested and no
reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed.
The Directors have, in the Directors Responsibility Statement,
confirmed the same to this effect.
34. BOARD POLICIES
The various policies that the Board has approved and adopted in
accordance with the requirements set forth by the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations can
be accessed at the website of the Company at
https://www.rainbowhospitals.in/investors-relations/ policies-and-programs.
35. DISCLOSURE RELATED TO INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY:
No proceedings are initiated / pending against the Company under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 as at March 31, 2026.
36. NO DIFFERENCE IN VALUATION:
The requirement to disclose the details of difference between amount of
the valuation done at the time of onetime settlement and the valuation done while taking
loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof, is not
applicable.
37. SIGNIFICANT/ MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE
REGULATORS
There are no significant/ material orders passed by the Regulators or
Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of your Company and its operations
in future.
38. COMPLIANCE OF SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with all
applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
(ICSI) as required under Section 118(10) of the Act and such systems are
adequate and operating effectively.
During the FY 2025-26, the Company adhered to the applicable provisions
of the Secretarial Standards (SS-1 and SS-2) relating to Meetings of the Board of
Directors and General Meetings issued by the ICSI.
39. POLICY ON BOARD DIVERSITY:
The Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse Board
in its success. The Company believes that a truly diverse Board will
leverage differences in thought, perspective, regional and industry
experience, cultural and geographical background, age, ethnicity, race, gender, knowledge
and skills including expertise in financial, global business, leadership, technology,
mergers & acquisitions, Board service, strategy, sales and marketing, Environment,
Social and Governance (ESG), risk and cybersecurity and other domains, which will ensure
that the Company retains its competitive advantage. The Nomination & Remuneration
Policy, adopted by the Board, sets out the Company's approach to Board Diversity. The
Nomination and Remuneration Committee sets the parameters on which the assessment of the
board composition on behalf of the board to be conducted and recommends the appointment of
new Directors and Senior Management Personnel. The committee also oversees the conduct of
the annual review of board effectiveness.
40. OTHER DISCLOSURES
During the year under review: -
i. The Company has not issued any equity shares with differential
rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
ii. Except as disclosed in this report and the financials of the
Company, there was no issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the
Company under any other scheme.
iii. The Company does not have any scheme of provision of money for the
purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees.
iv. Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the
Company receive any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
v. The Company does not have any shares in unclaimed suspense demat
account.
41. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & APPRECIATION
Your Directors express their sincere appreciation for the assistance
and co-operation received from the Government authorities, financial institutions, banks,
customers, vendors and members during the year under review. Your Directors also wish to
place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the commitment and dedicated services
of the employees.
For and on behalf of Board of Directors |
Dr. Ramesh Kancharla |
Chairman and Managing Director |
DIN:00212270 |
Place: Hyderabad |
Date: May 23, 2026 |
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