KEC INTERNATIONAL LTD. RPG House 463, Dr. Annie Besant Road K~C Worll, Mumbal 400030, India +91 22 66670200 www.kecrpg.com June 26, 20I9 National Stock Exchange of India Limited BSE Limited Exchange Plaza Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers Bandra Kurla Complex Dalal Street, Fort Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 05 I Mumbai- 400 001 Symbol: KEC Script Code: 532714 Ref: Disclosure under Regulation 34 and Regulation 30(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 Sub: Intimation of Annual General Meeting and Annual Report of FY 2018-19 Dear Sir(s), This is to inform you that the Fourteenth Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of Members of the Company will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 20I 9 at 3.30 p.m. at Ravindra Natya Mandir, P. L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy, Sayani Road, Prabhadevi, Mumbai- 400 025., inter alia, to transact the businesses stated in the Notice dated May 8, 20I9 convening the said AGM. Pursuant to Regulation 34(1) and Regulation 30(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 20I5, we are submitting herewith the Annual Report of the Company along with the Notice of AGM for the financial year 20 I 8-19 which are being dispatched/ sent to the Members by the permitted mode(s). The Annual Report for the financial year 20I8-19 is also available on the website of the Company i.e. www.kecrog.com. Kindly take the above on records. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, For KEC International Limited Amit Kumar Gupta Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Encl: as above Registered Office: RPG House, 463. Dr. Annie Besant Road An Hila Company Worli, Mumbai 400030, CIN: L45200MH2005PLC152061, India. KEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 DIVERSIFICATION OUTPERFORMANCE About RPG Group Established in 1979, the RPG Group is a diversified conglomerate with interests in the areas of infrastructure, tyres, information technology, pharmaceuticals, energy, and plantations. Founded by Dr. R.P. Goenka, the Group’s lineage dates back to early 19th century. Today, the Group has several companies in diverse sectors predominantly CEAT, Zensar Technologies, KEC International, and RPG Life Sciences. Built on a solid foundation of trust and tradition, the RPG name is synonymous with steady growth and high standards of transparency, ethics and governance. hello happiness Last year, we launched the RPG Group’s new brand tagline – ‘hello happiness’, which is now an integral part of our Group’s ethos. Our Vision tenets clearly outline the path we all collectively traverse – one that seeks to propel every RPGian to overcome their own limitations; one that drives each one of us to contribute and shape the lives of others around us positively; an organisation where dreams will not be constrained by fences. The smiley signifies ‘THAT’ happiness which is within our grasp and is the culmination of our Vision tenets captured in our tagline. ‘hello happiness’ is a bold statement that helps us open our doors to a world of opportunities and possibilities; a statement that signifies our intent to touch and enrich the lives of others. Forward-looking statement In this Annual Report, we have disclosed forward looking information to enable investors to comprehend our prospects and take investment decisions. This report and other statements - written and oral - that we periodically make contain forward looking statements that set out anticipated results based on the management’s plans and assumptions. We have tried wherever possible, to identify such statements by using words such as ‘anticipate’, ‘estimate’, ‘expects’, ‘projects’, ‘intends’, ‘plans’, ‘believes’, and words of similar substance in connection with any discussion of future performance. We cannot guarantee that these forward- looking statements will be realised, although we believe we have been prudent in our assumptions. The achievements of results are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialise, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Readers should keep this in mind. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. DIVERSIFICATION OUTPERFORMANCE We power lives, we connect people, we enable growth. Growth that is enabled by delivering complex projects in every corner of the world. Growth that touches lives and empowers people across countries that we operate in. Starting from the early 1940s, we have grown from strength to strength and are today amongst the most respected Engineering, Procurement, and Construction companies in the world. We have consistently outperformed the industry on the back of rationale diversification into a wide variety of sectors from Power Transmission to Substations, Railways, Solar, Cables, Civil, and recently, Smart Infra. Outperformance is not only an outcome for us but also a fundamental building block that permeates all strategies, processes and functions of the Company. Our well-integrated and streamlined operations enable us to be responsive & agile and yet build a scale that drives efficiency and industry leadership. A combination of diverse sectors and geographies have empowered us with a unique platform to offer a comprehensive range of services to clients in multiple marketplaces across six continents. This has helped us reach newer heights and successfully deliver projects in tough and inhospitable terrains. Together with our partners, we bring innovation, excellence, passion, and an unwavering drive to Outperform, helping us build infrastructure for the world of tomorrow. Index COMPANY STATUTORY FINANCIAL OVERVIEW REPORTS STATEMENTS 02 About KEC 44 Directors’ Report 115 Consolidated 04 Corporate Information 74 Management Discussion Financial Statements 06 Board of Directors and Analysis 186 Standalone Financial Statements 08 Diversified Global Footprint 88 Business Responsibility Report 10 Financial Performance 96 Corporate Governance Report 12 Outperforming Across Diversified Businesses 24 Robust Operational Excellence 26 Digital Enabling Outperformance 27 Innovating to Deliver Excellence 28 Delivering Outperformance, Delivering Growth 36 Towards a Sustainable Future 40 Driving Culture, Communication, Diversity and Capability 42 Awards and Recognition 765 kV Bhuj-Banaskantha Cables manufacturing Railway Electrification 765/400 kV GIS Substation Press and Paint shop 130 MWp Ground Transmission Line, facility at Vadodara, of Utretia-Shrirajnagar at Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, for an international Mount Solar project, Gujarat, part of the Gujarat section, Uttar Pradesh dedicated to the nation by automobile manufacturer, Andhra Pradesh Green Energy Corridor Hon’ble Prime Minister Andhra Pradesh Shri Narendra Modi KEC International Limited Annual Report 2018-19 Highlights Vision FY 2018-19 Statement Unleash Talent Enabling environment for people to 6,420 unleash their entrepreneurial spirit and Employees realise their full potential Touch Lives To understand, care and make a meaningful difference to customers, E 11,001 crore employees, society and all stakeholders Revenue Outperform Sustained and clear outperformance relative to all our competitors and E industry on financial and non-financial 20,307 crore metrics that matter Order Book (as on March 31, 2019) To have fun by creating a high-energy environment with a keen sense of 2,522 km belonging and smiling faces everywhere Transmission Lines executed (India – 1,346 km, International – 1,176 km) Values 83 Substation Bays built Integrity Respect (India – 70 bays, International - 13 bays) Openness Courage 1,576 km 30% of India’s Railway Tracks Passion electrified 2 Company Overview Statutory Reports Financial Statements KEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED KEC International, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is the flagship company of the RPG Group. An Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) major, we have delivered several iconic infrastructure projects in more than 100 countries. The Company is delivering projects in key sectors such as Power Transmission & Distribution, Railways, Civil, Solar, Smart Infra, and Cables. We have robust and integrated capabilities spanning the entire spectrum of ‘concept to commissioning’. Our unmatched expertise Construction of CEAT’s across EPC is aided by a strong, customer manufacturing facility, Tamil Nadu centric approach, quest for world-class quality, and ‘safety-first’ attitude. We have unrivalled expertise in manufacturing and testing, with a footprint extending across India, Brazil and Mexico. Our vast global presence has enabled a robust and agile supply chain that extends across six continents. Integrity in our actions and respect for people, environment and all our stakeholders are the cornerstones of our corporate responsibility. Experienced professionals from 29 diverse nationalities are successfully executing complex projects across some of the world’s most difficult terrains and local conditions with unparalleled success. 765/ 400 kV GIS Substation for PGCIL at Koteshwar, Uttarakhand Our Strengths Well diversified across businesses and geographies Strong project management and execution capabilities 220 kV Nkenda-Fort Portal Transmission Line, Uganda Preferred contractor for ahead of schedule delivery of projects Capabilities to execute projects in difficult terrains and conditions Unparalleled Engineering and Design capabilities Backward integration of operations