STATUTORY REPORTS | Board’s Report 119 constitution of IC under the Act. While maintaining the highest governance norms, IC are constituted for various locations. As required, majority of the total members of the IC are women. The external members with requisite experience in handling such matters are also part of the IC. The IC is presided over by a senior woman employee in each committee. Inquiries are conducted and recommendations are made by the IC at the respective locations. The IC is updated on judicial trends and trained regularly on the nuances of the Act. The details of complaints received, disposed and pending, during the FY26 are as follows: Particulars Number of complaints Number of complaints under inquiry as on 1st April 2025 3 Number of complaints of sexual harassment received between 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 29 Number of complaints disposed of between 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 30 Number of complaints pending as on 31st March 2026 2 Number of cases pending for more than 90 days 0 All complaints are tracked and monitored on timely basis. Continuous awareness in this area has been created through various POSH campaigns reiterating the Company’s commitment to providing a safe workplace to all its employees. During the year, the Company organised sensitization and awareness programs vide inductions for new joiners, e-learning modules for all employees, classroom trainings and sensitization for employees, trainees, associates including sending emailers, and posters, etc. Further, virtual and classroom training sessions were conducted by the Company’s Ethics Counsellors. Compliance with The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 The Company is compliant with the applicable provisions of The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and has policies, systems and processes in place to ensure ongoing compliance. Risk Management Your Company has a well-defined risk management framework in place. The risk management framework works at various levels across the Company. These levels form the strategic defence cover of the Company’s risk management. Your Company has a robust organisational structure for managing and reporting on risks. Your Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee of the Board which is authorised to monitor and review risk management plan and risk certificate. The Committee is also empowered, inter alia, to review and recommend to the Board modifications to the Risk Management Policy. Further, the Board has constituted a Corporate Risk Council comprising the Senior Executives of the Company. The terms of reference of the Council include review of risks and Risk Management Policy at periodic intervals. Your Company has developed and implemented a Risk Management Policy which is approved by the Board. The Risk Management Framework of the Company includes identification of risks, including cyber security and related risks and also those which in the opinion of the Board may threaten the existence of the Company. Risk management process has been established across the Company and is designed to identify, assess and frame a response to threats that affect the achievement of its objectives. Further, it is embedded across all the major functions and revolves around the goals and objectives of the organisation. M. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Over the years, your Company deepened its commitment to creating measurable social impact by advancing focused, scalable and future-ready CSR interventions. Rooted in the Mahindra Rise philosophy, these efforts go beyond intent, driving meaningful outcomes across education, livelihoods, health and the environment, with a clear emphasis on inclusion and long-term community resilience. A defining milestone this year has been the launch of a flagship initiative in maternal and newborn healthcare. This reflects a strategic expansion of your Company’s CSR priorities, addressing critical gaps in early-life and maternal care, laying the foundation for healthier families and communities. The flagship girls’ education and skilling program, Project Nanhi Kali, continues to support thousands of young girls through 21st century skills and sports leadership skills training, enabling them to build confidence, agency and aspirations. The flagship women’s empowerment initiative, Kaabil, is equipping women with employable skills and pathways to financial independence, enabling them to participate more actively in the workforce and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
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