Integrated Annual Report 2025-26 276 5. Describe the internal mechanisms in place to redress grievances related to human rights issues. [GRI 2-25] The Company has policies and has laid down processes against Sexual harassment and discrimination at workplace. Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) policy includes processes for addressing complaints relating to sexual harassment at workplace: • Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) policy is available in eight regional languages • The Company has established Internal Committees at respective regions to handle POSH cases. • Complaints can be made to the Internal Committee members through email or letter. In addition to this we also have a centralised email ID ([email protected]) to receive complaints. • The PoSH policy is gender neutral and ensures confidentiality of the complainant. • All the complaints pertaining to the financial year are investigated within the timeframe of 90 days as statutorily required. Ethics and Governance policies include processes for human rights grievance redressal practices: • The Company has implemented a detailed Code of Conduct and Whistle-blower policy as a guidance and redressal mechanism to address any violations. • Any actual or potential breach of Mahindra’s Code must be reported irrespective of the parties involved, through o SpeakUp Helpline or webportal o Chief Ethics Officer/Human Resource representative/Line Manager o Board of Directors o Directly address to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee o Write to [email protected] • The Whistle-blower policy strictly practices non-retaliation against the complainants and keeps their identity confidential. • The Company has established Ethics Committees consisting of senior officials who look into the complaints received, investigations required and actions to be taken. 6. Number of Complaints on the following made by employees and workers [GRI 2-25, GRI 406-1]: FY 2025-26 FY 2024-25 Filed during the year Pending resolution at the end of year Remarks Filed during the year Pending resolution at the end of year Remarks Sexual Harassment 29 2 NA 22 3 NA Discrimination at workplace – – NA – – NA Child Labour – – NA – – NA Forced Labour/ Involuntary Labour – – NA – – NA Wages – – NA – – NA Other human rights related issues – – NA – – NA
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