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EQUITY - MARKET SCREENER

Trident Ltd
Industry :  Textiles - Cotton/Blended
BSE Code
ISIN Demat
Book Value()
521064
INE064C01022
7.9803982
NSE Symbol
P/E(TTM)
Mar.Cap( Cr.)
TRIDENT
32.76
12688.93
EPS(TTM)
Face Value()
Div & Yield %
0.76
1
2.01
 

As on: Aug 07, 2026 07:21 PM

Dear Members,

Your Directors are pleased to present the 36th Annual Report (2nd Integrated Annual Report) on the affairs of the Trident Limited (The 'Company' or 'Trident') along with Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2026 ('financial year under review').

Corporate Overview

The Company operates in diversified business segments viz. Bed Linen, Bath Linen, Yarn, Paper and Chemicals. The Company also has a captive power plant to cater the internal power needs of its various business segments.

Financial Performance and Review

The audited financial statements (standalone and consolidated) prepared by the Company are in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and are provided in this Annual Report of the Company. The highlights of financial performance (standalone and consolidated) of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2026, are as under:

Particulars Standalone Consolidated
Current Year Previous Year Current Year Previous Year
Revenue from Operations 66,811.6 69,658.9 67,010.5 69,870.8
Other Income 769.1 594.1 741.1 601.5
Total Income 67,580.7 70,253.0 67,751.6 70,472.3
Total Expenses 62,397.0 65,556.5 62,631.5 65,726.8
EBITDA 9,444.5 9,610.7 9,432.9 9,709.3
Depreciation 3,128.1 3,620.0 3,173.0 3,662.0
EBIT 6,316.4 5,990.7 6,259.9 6,047.3
Interest (Finance Cost) 1,132.7 1,294.2 1,139.8 1,301.8
Profit before tax and associate profit 5,183.7 4,696.5 5,120.1 4,745.5
Share of profit of associates - - 79.2 -
Profit before tax 5,183.7 4,696.5 5,199.3 4,745.5
Profit after tax 3,760.6 3,668.3 3771.1 3,707.3
Other Equity 42,474.9 41,006.8 42,618.2 41,113.9
EPS face value of H 1/- each (in H) 0.74 0.73 0.74 0.73

A detailed discussion(s) on financial and operational performance of the Company, its subsidiaries and associate are given under 'Management Discussion and Analysis Report' forming part of the Annual Report.

Dividend

The Company has a dividend distribution policy that balances the dual objectives of rewarding shareholders through dividends whilst also ensuring the availability of sufficient funds for growth of the Company. The policy for the same can be acessed from the web link: Dividend Distribution Policy.

In line with the dividend distribution policy, considering the sense of shareholders' expectations and past dividend history, the Company has declared and paid an interim dividend H0.50 per share (i.e. 50%) on face value of HI/- each, during the Financial Year under review. The dividend pay-out for Financial year 2025-26 was H2547.98 millions.

The Board of Directors did not recommend any final dividend for the financial year ended on March 31, 2026.

Transfer to Reserves

During the financial year under review, the Company transferred an amount of H 4.3 Million to the 'General Reserve' on account of Employee Stock Option Scheme. Details of the same are provided in Note 15 of financial statements. Further no profits are transferred to general reserves and entire amount of profit for the financial year under review forms part of the 'Retained Earnings'.

Changes in Share Capital

During the period under review, there is no change in share capital of the Company.

Expansions/Modernisation

During the year under review, the Company successfully expanded its captive solar power capacity by 5.40 MWp. Consequently, the total installed captive solar power capacity of the Company increased to 57.38 MWp. This enhancement underscores the Company's commitment to sustainability initiatives, including the reduction of its carbon footprint and the adoption of environmentally responsible energy solutions.

Credit Rating

The details on Credit Rating(s) are set out in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this report.

Consolidated Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements of the Company and all its subsidiaries form a part of this Annual Report and have been prepared in accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. The statement containing highlights of performance of each Subsidiary, salient features of the financial statements for the financial year ended on March 31,2026 (Form AOC - I) is annexed to the Financial Statements.

The audited accounts of the Subsidiary Companies are available on the website of the Company at https://www.tridentindia.com/ financial-statements-of-subsidiaries

The annual accounts of the Company and of the Subsidiary Companies are open for inspection by any shareholder at the Registered Office of the Company as per the instructions provided in the AGM Notice.

The Company will also make the copies available of these documents to shareholders upon receipt of request from them.

Subsidiary and Associate Companies

As on March 31,2026, the Company has following Subsidiaries, Step Down Subsidiaries & Associate Companies:

Subsidiaries:

a) Trident Group Enterprises Pte. Ltd., Singapore, wholly- owned subsidiary

Step Down Subsidiaries:

a) Trident Global Inc., USA, wholly-owned step down subsidiary

b) Trident Europe Limited, UK, wholly-owned step down subsidiary

c) THTL Trading LLC, UAE, wholly-owned step down subsidiary

Associate Company (within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013):

a) Trident Global Corp Limited (having shareholding of 30.42%)

Change(s) in Subsidiaries/Step-down Subsidiaries/ Associates, during the financial year 2025-26:

Name of the Company Brief particular of changes
1. Trident Home Textiles Limited The Company has sold its entire equity stake (i.e. 100%) in Trident Home Textiles Limited on June 17, 2025, resulted in cessation as wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
2. Trident Global Corp Limited The Company has acquired 30.42% equity shares of Trident Global Corp Limited on September 09, 2025, thereby making it an associate company within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
3. MyTrident.com Limited The Company acquired 100% of the equity shares of MyTrident.com Limited on January 08, 2026. Subsequently, the Company divested its entire equity stake held in MyTrident.com Limited on February 09, 2026, resulting in the cessation of MyTrident.com Limited as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

None of the Subsidiary or Step-down Subsidiary falls under the criteria of Material Subsidiary as defined under Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI LODR Regulations").

There have been no material changes in the nature of the business of the subsidiaries during the financial year under review.

Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel Directors Retiring by Rotation

Pursuant to provisions of Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act') and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Rajiv Dewan (DIN: 00007988) is liable to retire by rotation and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board of Directors have recommended his re-appointment for the approval of the shareholders of the Company in the forthcoming 36th Annual General Meeting of the Company.

Changes during the year

During the financial year under review, Mr. Pramod Agrawal (DIN: 00279727) and Mr. Kapil Dev Nikhanj (DIN: 00910383) were appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director(s) of the Company with effect from August 09, 2025 and their appointment was subsequently approved by the shareholders of the Company at the 35th Annual General Meeting held on August 23, 2025.

Further, Prof. Rajeev Ahuja (DIN: 09196228) and Mr. Raj Kamal (DIN: 07653591), Non-Executive Independent Directors of the Company, completed their second term as an Independent Director on the end of the day of August 08, 2025 and consequently ceased as the Independent Directors of the Company with effect from August 08, 2025.

Proposed Re-appointments

Ms. Usha Sangwan (DIN: 02609263) has been re-appointed as a Non-Executive Woman Independent Director for a second term of 2 (two) years with effect from May 15, 2026.

Further, the Board of Directors has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Deepak Nanda (DIN: 00403335) as Managing Director for a term of 3 (three) years with effect from September 05, 2026, subject to the approval of shareholders in ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.

The approval of the shareholders for the re-appointment of Ms. Usha Sangwan and Mr. Deepak Nanda are being sought at the ensuing 36th Annual General Meeting of the Company.

Complete details of changes in Board of Directors and have been provided in the Corporate Governance Section.

Independent Directors

All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulations 16(1)(b) and 25(8) of SEBI LODR Regulations. It was further confirmed that they are independent from the Management of the Company and that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external influence. Further, all the Independent Directors have given declarations that they complied with the provisions of Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014 and complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics of the Company.

During the year under review, a separate Meeting of Independent Directors was duly held on March 19, 2026.

Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)

Pursuant to Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Deepak Nanda, Managing Director, Mr. Samir Prabodhchandra Joshipura, Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Avneesh Barua, Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Sushil Sharma, Company Secretary are designated KMP of the Company as on March 31, 2026.

Further, during the year, there were no changes in the KMPs of the Company.

Number of Board Meetings

During the year under review, the Board met 8 (Eight) times. The maximum gap between any two consecutive Board meetings did not exceed 120 days. The details of the Board meetings are set out in the 'Corporate Governance Report' which forms part of this Report.

Committees of the Board

The Company has duly constituted Board level Committees as mandated by the applicable laws and as per the business requirements. Details of the Committees, along with their composition(s), terms of reference and meetings held during the year, are provided in the 'Corporate Governance Report', which forms the part of this Report. During the financial year 2025-26, the Board has considered and acted on all the recommendations of its committee(s).

Evaluation of Performance of the Board

Nomination and Remuneration Policy prescribing the criteria for appointment, remuneration and performance evaluation of the directors. As mandated by Section 134 & 178, read with Schedule IV of the Act and Regulation 25 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, the Independent Directors in their separate meeting held on March 19, 2026, have reviewed the performance of Non-Independent Directors, Chairperson and the Board as a whole including review of quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between Board and Management.

Further, the Board, during the financial year under review, has also evaluated the performance of the Board, its Committees and all Individual Directors including Independent Director & Chairman of the Company. The evaluation was carried out on the basis of the structured questionnaire(s) circulated in advance to all the Directors.

The Board expressed its satisfaction on the same and is of the opinion that all the Independent Directors of the Company are persons of high repute, & posses the integrity, relevant expertise and experience in their respective fields.

Board Diversity

The Company recognizes and embraces the benefits of having a diverse Board of Directors to enhance the quality of its performance. The Company considers increasing diversity at Board level as an essential element in maintaining a competitive advantage in the complex business that it operates. The identified key skills/ expertise/competencies of the Board and mapping with individual Director are provided in the 'Corporate Governance Report', which forms a part of this Report.

Board Training, Induction and Familiarization of Directors

At the time of appointing a Director, a formal letter of appointment is given to him/her, which inter-alia includes the role, function, duties and responsibilities expected of him/her as a Director of the Company and necessary documents, reports and internal policies to enable him/her to familiarise with the Company and its procedures and practices. Periodic presentations are made at the Board, Committees & Strategy meetings on business and performance updates of the Company, Global Business Environment, business strategy and risks involved etc.

Further, Directors are facilitated to undertake structured visits to the Company's manufacturing facilities to gain first-hand exposure to operational processes and practices and to provide their feedback and suggestions for operational and strategic improvements. Updates on relevant statutory changes on important laws are periodically presented or circulated to the Board. The Directors

are also explained in detail the compliances required from him/ her under the Act, the SEBI Regulations and other relevant Laws and Regulations.

Details of Familiarization programme of Directors are provided on the website of the Company at Familiarization Programme

Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo

The disclosures pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are as under:

A. Conservation of energy

i. Steps taken or impact on conservation of energy:

Trident is committed to sustainable business practices by contributing to environment protection and considers energy conservation as one of the strong pillars of preserving natural resources.

The Company has taken various initiatives as listed below, for energy conservation:

- Programmes for improving energy efficiency and energy productivity across all operations

- Optimisation of equipment energy efficiency by analysing the energy data

- Reduction in Auxiliary power consumption from 17.79% to 15.79% of total generation following the overhauling of Boiler and Turbine-3.

- Enhanced operational efficiency and reduction in power consumption by Installation of cooling tower fan blades and shaft.

ii. Steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy:

During the year under review, the Company has taken various steps for utilizing alternate source of energy:

- Successfully commissioned a Rooftop Solar Power Project at Budhni, Madhya Pradesh, enhancing the installed capacity by 5.40 MWp

- Utilization of agro-waste (such as rice husk) in appropriate proportions as a co-fuel with coal

- Placed order for a new 100% Agro fuel based boiler

- Utilization of plant drain water for ash conditioning processes

- Installation of paddy feeding blowers to enhance paddy fuel utilization in boilers, thereby increasing renewable energy-based steam and power generation.

This showcases Company's commitment towards reducing its carbon emissions and ensuring sustainability.

iii. Capital investment on energy conservation equipment:

- The amount incurred on capital expenditure is Rs. 185.51 Million

B. Technology absorption

i. Efforts made towards technology absorption:

- Adoption of new technology-1x80 TPH Agro fuel Boiler

- Installation of 66-kV Isolator from OEM Hitachi with motorized isolator arm for 66-kV outdoor substation.

ii. Benefits derived:

- Significant reduction in carbon emissions through coal phase out and exclusive use of Agro waste fuel, which is environment friendly.

- Elimination of Red-role from manual operation of isolator arm to motorized operation with new 66-kV Isolator.

iii. Details of technology imported

Details of Technology imported during the last three financial years are mentioned in the respective Annual Reports.

Technology imported during the FY 2025-26:

a) Year of Import: NA

b) Whether the technology has been fully absorbed: NA

c) If not fully absorbed, areas where the absorption has not taken place and reasons thereof: NA

iv. Expenditure incurred on Research and Development: NA

C. Foreign exchange earnings and outgo

During the financial year under review, the Foreign Exchange earnings of the company were H 33,470.66 million (Previous Year H 37,865.0 million) and Foreign Exchange outgo was H 5107.9 million (Previous Year H 3,768.7 million)

Disclosure on ESOP

The Board of Directors and the Shareholders of the Company have approved the 'Trident Limited Employee Stock Option Scheme - 2020' ('ESOS Scheme') at their Meetings held on May 16, 2020 and July 09, 2020 respectively. This scheme has been effective from July 09, 2020. Pursuant to the Scheme, the Company had constituted Trident Limited Employees Welfare Trust ('Trust') to acquire, hold and allocate/ transfer equity shares of the Company to eligible employees from time to time on the terms and conditions specified under the Scheme.

The details of ESOS vested, exercised or lapsed during the year are duly provided in Note No. 42 to Standalone Financial Statement of the Company and the same is not repeated here for the sake of brevity.

Further, the Board of Directors and the Shareholders of the Company have also approved the 'Trident Limited General Employee Benefit Scheme - 2023' ('GEBS Scheme') at their Meetings held on May 24, 2023 and August 12, 2023 respectively.

The Disclosure as per SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 has been given on the website of the Company under the following link: https://www.tridentindia. com/other-statutory-disclosures

Pursuant to said regulations, a certificate from Secretarial Auditors of the Company, with respect to the implementation of the schemes has been obtained and will be placed before the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting ("AGM").

Nomination and Remuneration Policy

Pursuant to Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company has been designed to keep pace with the dynamic business environment and market linked positioning. The Policy lays down a structured framework for identification, appointment, evaluation and succession planning of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel ('KMP') and Senior Management Personnel ('SMPs'), while promoting Board diversity, appropriate skill mix and independence. It also establishes transparent, fair, and performance linked principles for determining remuneration of Directors, KMPs and SMPs, aligned with the Company's long-term strategy, sustainability objectives, and regulatory requirements. The Policy has been duly approved and adopted by the Board in its meeting held on May 19, 2026, pursuant to recommendations of Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company and is available on the website of the Company at following link: NRC Policy.

As mandated by proviso to Section 178(4) of the Companies Act, 2013, salient features of Nomination and Remuneration Policy are annexed as 'Annexure I' hereto and forms part of this report. The details of the remuneration paid to the directors during the year are provided in the 'Corporate Governance Report' which forms a part of this Report.

Particulars of Employees

The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5(1), 5(2) & 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, is provided in 'Annexure II', a separate exhibit forming part of this report and is available on the website of the Company at https://www.tridentindia.com/other-statutory-disclosures. If any Shareholder is interested in obtaining information as described under first proviso to the Rule 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, he/she may, before the date of forthcoming Annual General Meeting, write to the Company Secretary in this regard.

Vigil Mechanism & Whistle Blower policy

The Company has implemented Vigil Mechanism & Whistle Blower policy and the oversight of the same is with Audit committee of the Company. The policy inter-alia provides that any Director, Employee who observes any unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's code of conduct or ethics, policies, improper practices or alleged wrongful conduct in the Company may report the same to Chairman of the Audit Committee or e-mail on the email Id: whistleblower@tridentindia.com Identity of the Whistle Blower shall be kept confidential to the greatest extent possible. The detailed procedure is provided in the policy and the same is available on official website of the Company at following link: Whistle Blower Policy

During the year under review, there were no instances of fraud reported to the Audit Committee/ Board.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability

The CSR and ESG Committee of the Company comprises of Mr. Rajiv Dewan (Chairman of the Committee), Dr. Anthony DeSa and Mr. Deepak Nanda as Members. The disclosure of the contents of CSR Policy as prescribed and amount spent on CSR activities during the year under review are disclosed in 'Annual Report on CSR activities' annexed hereto as Annexure III and forms part of this Report.

Further, the said Committee oversees the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting of the Company. The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report describing the initiatives taken from an environmental, social and governance perspective, in the prescribed format is included in this Annual Report of the Company.

Risk Management Policy

The Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy with the objective of ensuring sustainable business growth with stability and to promote a pro-active approach in reporting, evaluating and resolving risks associated with the business. In order to achieve the key objective, the policy establishes a structured and disciplined approach to Risk Management, in order to guide decisions on risk related issues. The Risk Management framework has been provided in the 'Management Discussion and Analysis Report' of the Company.

Internal Financial Controls

The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were observed. Further, the details of Internal Control System are provided in the 'Management Discussion and Analysis Report' of the Company.

Your Company's Financial Statements are prepared on the basis of the Significant Accounting Policies and approved by the Audit Committee and the Board. These Accounting policies are reviewed and updated from time to time.

These systems and controls are subject to Internal Audit and their findings and recommendations are reviewed by the Audit Committee which ensures the implementation.

During the financial year under review, M/s Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP and M/s Mahajan & Aibara Associates were engaged as Internal Auditors of the Company. They carried out the internal audit of the Company's operations and reported its findings to the Audit Committee. Internal auditors also evaluated the functioning and quality of internal controls and provided assurance of its adequacy and effectiveness through periodic reporting. Internal audit was carried out as per risk-based internal audit plan, which was reviewed by the Audit Committee of the Company. The Committee periodically assessed the findings and recommendations for improvement and was apprised of the implementation status of the actionable items.

No Default to Banks / Financial Institutions

The Company has not defaulted in payment of interest and/or repayment of loans to any of the financial institutions and/or banks during the financial year under review.

Corporate Governance

The Company is committed to adhere to the best practices & highest standards of Corporate Governance. It is always ensured that the practices being followed by the Company are in alignment with its philosophy towards corporate governance. The well-defined vision and values of the Company drive it towards meeting the business objectives while ensuring ethical conduct with all stakeholders and in all systems and processes.

Your Company proactively works towards strengthening relationship with constituents of system through corporate fairness, transparency and accountability. In your Company, prime importance is given to reliable financial information, integrity, transparency, fairness, empowerment and compliance with law in letter & spirit. Your Company proactively revisits its governance principles and practices as to meet the business and regulatory needs.

Detailed compliances with the provisions of the SEBI LODR Regulations and the Act for the financial year 2025-26 are given in Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.

Auditors & Auditors' Report

Statutory Audit

M/s S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of the Company have submitted Auditors' Report on the financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2026. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Statutory Auditors in their Report. The information referred to in the Auditors' Report is self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.

Cost Audit

The Company is maintaining the Cost Records, as specified by the Central Government under section 148(1) of the Act. The Board of Directors of your Company, on the recommendations of the Audit Committee, have re-appointed M/s Ramanath Iyer & Co., Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors for the financial year 2025-26 to carry out an audit of cost records of the Company in respect of Textiles, Paper and Chemical divisions. The Cost Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 is under finalization and shall be filed with the Central Government within the prescribed time limit.

Secretarial Audit

M/s Mehta & Mehta, Practising Company Secretaries, have submitted Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended on March 31,2026 and same is annexed as Annexure IV and forms part of this Report. There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Secretarial Auditors in their Report. Information referred to in the Secretarial Auditors' Report is self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.

Annual Secretarial Compliance Report

Pursuant to Regulation 24A of the SEBI LODR Regulations, a Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year 2025-26 on compliance with all applicable SEBI Regulations and circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder, has been issued by M/s Mehta & Mehta, Practising Company Secretaries and is available on the website of the Company.

Annual Return

In terms of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company is available on the website of the Company at the link: https://www.tridentindia.com/annual-reports

Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments

The Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments have been disclosed in the financial statements and the Company has duly complied with Section 186 of the Act, in relation to Loans, Guarantee and Investments, during the financial year 2025-26.

Contracts or Arrangements with Related Parties

All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company, during the year under review, with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis. During the financial year under review, the Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement /transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the Policy on Materiality and Dealing with Related Party Transactions and hence, disclosures in Form No. AOC-2 is not applicable. The related party disclosures are provided in the notes to financial statements.

All related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for its review and approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on an annual basis for the transactions which

are planned/repetitive in nature, and omnibus approvals are taken as per the policy laid down for unforeseen transactions. Related party transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted are placed before the Audit Committee for its review on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms and conditions etc. of the transactions. The Policy on Materiality of and Dealing with Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is available on the website of the Company at the following link: Policy on Materiality and dealing with Related Party Transactions

Secretarial Standards

The Company has complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

Incremental Borrowings under Large Corporate Framework of SEBI

Pursuant to Regulation 50B of SEBI (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021 (NCS Regulations) read with Chapter XII of the NCS Master Circular dated May 22, 2024 relating to 'Fund raising by issuance of debt securities by large corporates', the Company was not required to raise funds by way of issuance of debt securities during the financial year 2025-26.

Directors' Responsibility Statement

Directors' Responsibility Statement pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Act on the annual accounts of the Company for the year ended on March 31, 2026 is provided below:

a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed alongwith proper explanation relating to material departures from the same;

b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;

c) The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;

e) The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and

f) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

General

a) During the year under review, your Company has neither accepted any fixed deposits nor any amount was outstanding as principal or interest as on balance sheet date and disclosures prescribed in this regard under Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not applicable.

b) The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and 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 and the Rules thereunder for prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment at workplace. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All women employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy.

The details of complaints received and disposed of during the year are as follows:

Particulars Number of Cases
number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year; NIL
number of complaints disposed off during the year; and NIL
number of cases pending for more than ninety days NIL

Further, the Company has complied with all the provisions relating to the Maternity Benefits Acts, 1961.

c) All Policies as required under the Act or the SEBI LODR Regulations are available on the website of the Company i.e. https://www.tridentindia.com/. Links of the Policies are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this report.

d) Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required with respect to the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:

• Material changes and commitments after the closure of the financial year till the date of this Report, which affects the financial position of the Company.

• Change in the nature of business of the Company.

• Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.

• Issue of sweat equity shares to its Directors or Employees.

• Any remuneration or commission received by Managing Director of the Company from any of its subsidiary.

• Significant or material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company's operations in future.

• No fraud has been reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or the Board under section 143(12) of the Act.

• No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code; hence the requirement to disclose the details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year alongwith their status as at the end of the financial year is not applicable; and

• 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.

Human Resources Development and Industrial Relations

The human resources development function of the Company is guided by a strong set of values and policies. The Company strives to provide the best work environment with ample opportunities to grow and explore. The Company maintains a work environment that is free from physical, verbal and sexual harassment. The details of initiatives taken by the Company for development of human resources are given in Management Discussion and Analysis Report.

The Company maintained healthy, cordial and harmonious industrial relations at all levels during the financial year under review.

Acknowledgments

It is our strong belief that caring for our business constituents has ensured our success in the past and will do so in future. The Directors of the Company acknowledge with sincere gratitude the co-operation and assistance extended by the Central Government, Government of Punjab, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Financial Institution(s), Bank(s), Customer(s), Dealer(s), Vendor(s) and Society at large.

The Directors of the Company also wish to convey their appreciation for collective contribution & hard work of employees across all levels. The Board also takes this opportunity to express its deep gratitude for the continued co-operation and support received from its valued shareholders and their confidence in management and look forward to their continued support in future too.