Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-26

Aptech Limited Regd. office: Aptech House A-65, MIDC, Marol, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 093. T: 91 22 6828 2300 / 6646 2300 F: 91 22 6828 2399 www Aptech-worldwide corn Unleash your potential August 28, 2026 To, To, BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited 25th Floor, P J Towers, Exchange Plaza, Plot no. C/1, G Block, Dalal Street, Bandra-Kurla Complex Mumbai – 400 001 Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400 051 Scrip Code: 532475 Symbol: APTECHT Email: corp.comm@bseindia.com Email: compliance@nse.co.in Dear Sir/Madam, Sub: Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-26. With reference to the subject matter and in compliance with Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, enclosed herewith please find the Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-26 being sent today i.e. August 28, 2026 through electronic mode to those Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company/Registrar and Transfer Agent/ Depositories as on the Cut-off date. The same is also available on the website of the Company. Kindly take the same on record. For Aptech Limited Shruti Laud Company Secretary Membership No: A38705 Encl.: as above Aptech Limited Annual Report 2025-26 Building Talent. Enabling Futures. Aptech Limited I Annual Report 2025-26 Building Talent. Enabling Futures. Corporate Overview Board & Management Reports Financial Statements Through its specialised brands - Arena Animation, MAAC, Lakmē Academy Powered by Aptech, The Virtual Production Academy, Aptech Learning, Avalon Academy and others, the Company has been preparing thousands of young learners for careers in emerging creative and technology-driven industries. In FY26, Aptech sharpened its strategic focus Building Talent. on building an organisation designed for sustained, long-term value creation. Across the Retail business, the Company realigned Enabling Futures. its offerings to meet the aspirations of today’s learners through shorter, outcome- A nation’s progress is shaped by the talent oriented programmes, deeper AI integration it nurtures. For over four decades, Aptech and learning experiences aligned with the has remained committed to empowering rapidly evolving creator economy. individuals with the skills, knowledge and confidence to realise their potential while Within the Enterprise Business Group, the anticipating the capabilities that industries focus shifted towards disciplined, value-led and economies will need for the future. growth by prioritising delivery excellence, financial viability and a balanced portfolio Long before India’s creator economy was spanning assessments, corporate learning, formally recognised as a sunrise sector government skilling initiatives and and supported through dedicated AVGC-XR institutional partnerships. investments, Aptech had already laid the foundation for a robust skilling ecosystem. This approach reflects a clear philosophy: building talent that is relevant today while enabling futures that are resilient tomorrow. By continuously anticipating industry needs, innovating learning pathways and expanding access to quality education, Aptech remains committed to creating meaningful opportunities for individuals, businesses and society. APTECH LIMITED | ANNUAL REPORT 2025-26 | 1 Building Talent. Enabling Futures. BUILDING TALENT. ENABLING FUTURES. The opportunity, however, extends far beyond a single industry. India’s Media & Entertainment sector, valued The future will belong to nations that invest not only in at approximately ₹2.5 trillion, continues to expand technology and infrastructure, but also, in people. As steadily, with digital media now contributing nearly one- artificial intelligence, immersive technologies and digital third of industry revenues. Animation, Visual Effects, platforms redefine industries, the ability to learn, adapt and Gaming, Extended Reality and Live Entertainment are no create will become the true measure of economic strength. longer emerging segments; they are becoming integral In this new world, skilling is no longer a support system for pillars of India’s digital economy, supporting millions of growth - it is the engine that powers it. livelihoods and creating new avenues for innovation and entrepreneurship. FY26 marked a defining moment for India. Policy, Industry and Technology converged to place talent development Alongside this, the Beauty & Wellness industry has at the heart of the country’s growth story. From the rapid emerged as another powerful engine of employment emergence of the Creator Economy and the AVGC-XR and entrepreneurship. Driven by changing consumer ecosystem to the growing need for digital assessments, aspirations, increasing formalisation and government- employability solutions and workforce transformation, led skilling initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal India is laying the foundation for a future powered by Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), the sector is expected to create knowledge, creativity and innovation. employment opportunities for nearly 3 crore people by 2030. As one of India’s fastest-growing sunrise industries, At the centre of this transformation is what has come to it reflects the country’s expanding demand for skilled be recognised as the Orange Economy, where creativity, professionals and specialised vocational education. culture, technology and intellectual property come together to create economic value, employment and For Aptech, these developments are not new opportunities. global competitiveness. Speaking at the inaugural World They are a continuation of a journey that began nearly four Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), the decades ago. The Company has consistently anticipated Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi described this shifts in industry demand, evolving from enabling India’s IT as the “Dawn of the Orange Economy,” reflecting India’s revolution to building talent across Media & Entertainment, ambition to emerge as a global creative powerhouse. Beauty & Wellness, Aviation, Language Learning, That vision is already taking shape through initiatives Assessment, Testing and Employability. Today, its portfolio that are strengthening intellectual property creation, is closely aligned with the sectors that will shape the future connecting creators with global markets and accelerating of work. investments across animation, gaming, immersive media and digital content. Through Arena Animation, MAAC, Lakmē Academy Powered by Aptech, The Virtual Production Academy, This momentum gained further strength through the Union Aptech Learning and other training brands, Aptech is Budget 2026–27, which announced a dedicated allocation helping build the talent pipeline powering India’s expanding of ₹250 crore for the AVGC-XR sector. The initiative aims Creator Economy and services sector. Industry-aligned to build a future-ready talent ecosystem capable of curricula now integrate Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, supporting an industry expected to require nearly 2 million Virtual Production, immersive content creation and digital professionals by 2030. Institutional capacity building, design, ensuring learners develop capabilities that are specialised skilling programmes, AVGC Content Creator relevant to rapidly evolving global industries. Continued Labs across schools and higher education institutions, focus and investments in AI-enabled learning platforms, and the establishment of the Indian Institute of Creative curriculum innovation and industry collaborations are Technologies (IICT) as a National Centre of Excellence enabling learners to build careers where creativity and collectively signal India’s long-term commitment to technology increasingly intersect. nurturing globally competitive creative talent. The opportunity is equally compelling across assessment, 2 | APTECH LIMITED | ANNUAL REPORT 2025-26 Corporate Overview Board & Management Reports Financial Statements testing and government skilling. India’s Ass [Showing first 8,000 characters — download PDF for full document]