Your Board of Directors ('Board' or 'Directors') are pleased to present their Twentieth Board's Report ('this Report') highlighting the business andoperations of DOMS Industries Limited ('DOMS' or 'the Company' or 'Your Company') together with the Audited Standalone and ConsolidatedFinancial Statements of your Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
The consolidated performance of the Company including its Subsidiaries and Associate Company has been referred to wherever required.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Below is a summary table of the key financial highlights of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025.
Particulars
Standalone Consolidated
2025-26
2024-25
Revenue from Operations
2,04,964.07
1,70,910.96
2,32,636.52
1,91,262.81
Other Income
1,751.81
2,219.36
1,856.91
2,259.82
Total Income
2,06,715.88
1,73,130.32
2,34,493.43
1,93,522.63
Profit Before Interest, Depreciation and Tax
36,852.33
32,291.98
42,117.54
37,104.86
Finance Cost
544.36
1,120.62
1,080.30
1,504.44
Depreciation
6,823.05
5,674.32
8,811.08
6,918.20
Profit Before Tax
29,484.92
25,497.04
32,226.16
28,682.22
Less: Provision for Tax
Current Tax
7,567.21
6,623.34
8,528.62
7,554.71
Deferred Tax
(33.00)
(112.70)
(258.71)
(226.10)
Profit After Tax
21,950.71
18,986.40
23,956.25
21,353.61
Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss)
(142.04)
(149.25)
(142.40)
(149.18)
Total Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) for the year
21,808.67
18,837.15
23,813.85
21,204.43
Earnings Per Share
(Face Value of Share ? 10 each)
Basic (?)
36.17
31.29
37.93
33.34
Diluted (?)
36.04
31.26
37.79
33.31
STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRSStandalone Revenue
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company's Standalone revenuefrom operations has increased by 19.92% to ? 2,04,964.07 lakhsas compared to ? 1,70,910.96 lakhs in the previous financial year.Domestic sales (net) has increased by 20.83% to ? 1,79,568.32 lakhsas compared to ? 1,48,608.97 lakhs in the previous financial year.Export sales (net) has increased by 13.79% to ? 25,048.85 lakhs ascompared to ? 22,012.76 lakhs in the previous financial year.
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company's Consolidatedrevenue from operations has increased by 21.63% to ? 2,32,636.52lakhs as compared to ? 1,91,262.81 lakhs in the previous financialyear. Domestic sales (net) has increased by 23.54% to ? 2,02,025.96lakhs as compared to ? 1,63,525.13 lakhs in the previous financialyear. Export sales (net) has increased by 10.44% to ? 30,192.82 lakhsas compared to ? 27,338.83 lakhs in the previous financial year.
A break-up of consolidated Gross Product Sales (Gross of sales incentives, rebates and discounts) across the Company's product categories forfinancial year 2025-26 and 2024-25 is presented below:
Product Categories
Scholastic stationery
76,249.98
73,889.78
Scholastic art material
48,405.55
43,575.53
Office supplies
36,533.64
23,001.52
Kits and combos
24,523.36
18,598.99
Hygiene Products
21,475.55
11,943.28
Paper stationery
20,082.56
19,052.72
Hobby and craft
7,099.69
2,416.94
Fine art products
2,467.44
2,528.91
Back to School
1,133.02
447.52
Others
4,090.03
2,466.15
EBITDA on a standalone basis for the financial year 2025-26 hasincreased by 16.72% to ? 35,100.52 lakhs as compared to ? 30,072.62lakhs in the previous financial year. Profit before Tax has increasedby 15.64% to ? 29,484.92 lakhs as compared to ? 25,497.04 lakhs inthe previous financial year. During the financial year 2025-26, theCompany's Net Profit after Tax has increased by 15.61% to ? 21,950.71lakhs as compared to ? 18,986.40 lakhs in the previous financial year.
Consolidated EBITDA for the financial year 2025-26 has increased by15.54% to ? 40,259.62 lakhs as compared to ? 34,844.87 lakhs in theprevious financial year. Profit before Tax has increased by 12.36% to? 32,226.16 lakhs as compared to ? 28,682.22 lakhs in the previousfinancial year. During the financial year 2025-26, the Company's NetProfit after Tax has increased by 12.19 % to ? 23,956.25 lakhs ascompared to ? 21,353.61 lakhs in the previous financial year.
The Board at its meeting held on May 18, 2026, recommended a finaldividend of ? 3.65 per Equity Share of ? 10 each fully paid up for thefinancial year 2025-26 (previous financial year a final dividend of? 3.15 per Equity Share was paid to the Shareholders). The paymentof the final dividend is subject to approval of the Shareholders at theensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company (AGM'), which isproposed to be convened on Thursday, September 03, 2026.
The Company has fixed Thursday, August 27, 2026, as the record datefor the purpose of determining the entitlement of Shareholders toreceive the final dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The finaldividend shall be paid on or before Friday, October 02, 2026.
The dividend recommended is in accordance with the Company'sDividend Distribution Policy. Pursuant to Regulation 43A of Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 ('SEBI LODR Regulations'), asamended, the Company has adopted a Dividend DistributionPolicy, which lays down the guiding principles for the Board andthe management in relation to the declaration and distribution ofdividend, with a view to ensuring fairness, transparency, sustainabilityand consistency in profit distribution to the shareholders.
The Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company can be accessed onhttps://domsindia.com/policies/.
TRASNFER TO RESERVES
For the financial year 2025-26, the Board of Directors have decided toretain the entire amount of profit in Statement of Profit & Loss as onMarch 31, 2026.
SIGNIFICANT/ MATERIAL EVENTS OCCURRED DURING THEFINANCIAL YEAR
i. On June 01, 2025, the Company acquired 51.00% of EquityShare capital in Super Treads Private Limited ('STPL')and effective from that date, STPL became a Subsidiaryof the Company. STPL is engaged in the business ofmanufacturing and marketing of all types of PaperStationery products including notebooks, drawing books,etc. This strategic acquisition enables the Company tocontinue expanding its presence in the Paper StationeryIndustry. It enhances the Company's manufacturingcapabilities and capacities in the segment and strengthensits ability to efficiently cater to the paper stationeryrequirements of the Eastern markets of India.
ii Pursuant to the approval of the Board, the Companyacquired an additional 13.00% Equity Share capital inPioneer Stationery Private Limited ('Pioneer'), an unlistedmaterial subsidiary of the Company. The said acquisitionwas completed in two tranches, with 6.50% Equity Sharesbeing acquired on August 30, 2025 and the remaining6.50% Equity Shares was acquired on March 31, 2026.
Consequent to the aforesaid acquisitions, the Company'sshareholding in Pioneer increased to 64.00% of the totalpaid-up Equity Share capital of Pioneer.
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company along withits Subsidiaries and Associate Company incorporated a newcompany in the name of 'DOMS Foundation' under Section 8of The Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act'), a company limited byguarantee not having share capital. DOMS Foundation has beenincorporated to undertake the Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) activities, donation, other charitable and not-for-profitactivities in accordance with its objects and applicable laws.
The Board at its meeting held on January 30, 2026, approvedthe proposal for formation of a 50:50 Joint Venture Company('JVC') in India with Seven SpA ('Seven'), a Group Companyof F.I.L.A.- Fabbrica Italiana Lapis Ed Affini S.p.A., to focuson backpacks, pencil cases and bags. The proposed JVC isintended to leverage the collective industry and manufacturingcapabilities of the joint venture partners for the supply ofproducts for the benefit of the F.I.L.A. Group globally as well asfor development of a differentiated range for the Indian market.The Company is in the process of incorporating the JVC, whichwill be incorporated upon fulfillment of the applicable statutoryand regulatory requirements.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The detailed operational performance of your Company has been
comprehensively disclosed in the Management Discussion and
Analysis Report which forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company
during the financial year 2025-26.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS OCCURREDAFTER THE CLOSE OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TILL THE DATEOF THIS REPORT AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION OF THECOMPANY
Post March 31, 2026 and pursuant to the approval of the Board, theCompany entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Reynolds PensIndia Private Limited; Sanford, L.P.; Luxembourg Brands S.a r.l., NewellEurope S.a r.l.; NWL Valence Services S.A.S.; and NWL Switzerland S.ar.l., for the acquisition of certain assets, relevant contracts, employees,intellectual property and associated identified liabilities relating tothe manufacture and sale of pens, markers, highlighters and schoolsupplies under the Reynolds brand. The aggregate consideration forthe acquisition is US$ 3.7 million, excluding the value of inventories.The said Asset Purchase transaction was completed on July 01, 2026.
Except as stated above, no material changes or commitments affectingthe financial position of the Company have occurred after the close ofthe financial year till the date of this Report.
SHARE CAPITAL
There was no change in the Authorised Share Capital of the Companyduring the financial year 2025-26. However, there were changes inthe Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company, asdetailed below:
As on March 31, 2026, the Authorised Equity Share capital of theCompany was ? 7,000.00 lakhs comprising of 7,00,00,000 EquityShares of face value of ? 10 each.
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company allotted 1,100 EquityShares of face value ? 10 each pursuant to the exercise of optionsgranted under the Company's Employee Stock Option Plan 2023.Consequent to the aforesaid allotment, the issued, subscribed andpaid-up Equity Share capital of the Company increased to ? 6,068.83lakhs comprising of 6,06,88,336 Equity Shares of face value of ? 10each from ? 6,068.72 lakhs comprising of 6,06,87,236 Equity Shares offace value of ? 10 each.
As on March 31, 2026, the issued, Subscribed and Paid-up EquityShare capital of the Company was increased to ? 6,068.83 lakhscomprising of 6,06,88,336 Equity Shares of face value of ? 10 each.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN 2023
The Company has adopted DOMS Industries Limited Employee StockOption Plan 2023 ('ESOP 2023'/ 'the Plan'). The Plan was formulatedwith an aim to attract, retain and motivate key talents working withthe Company by way of rewarding their performance, to encouragethem to contribute to the overall corporate growth and profitabilityand to promote employee loyalty to the Company.
The Company confirms that the Plan is in compliance with theapplicable provisions of The Securities and Exchange Board of India(Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021('SEBI SBEB Regulations') and there have been no changes to the Plan.
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company granted additional1,37,690 stock options to certain eligible employees of the Companyand its Subsidiaries under the Plan. The said options were granted atan exercise price of ? 250 per option.
The details of stock options granted and the disclosures in compliancewith the provisions of the Act and SEBI SBEB Regulations are uploadedon the website of the Company and can be accessed athttps://domsindia.com/esop-disclosure/.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for financialyear 2025-26 are prepared in accordance with Indian AccountingStandards ('Ind AS') as specified under Section 133 and other relevantprovisions of the Act read with relevant rules issued thereunder.
These Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared onthe basis of the Audited Financial Statements of your Company, itsSubsidiaries and Associate Company, as approved by their respectiveBoard of Directors and forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company is incompliance with the provisions of the Act and SEBI LODR Regulations.As on March 31, 2026, the Board comprised of 16 (sixteen) Directors,consisting of 01 (one) Managing Director, 04 (four) Whole-timeDirectors, 03 (three) Non-Executive Non-Independent Directorsand 08 (eight) Non-Executive Independent Directors. The Boardincludes 03 (three) Women Directors including 01 (one) WomanIndependent Director.
The details relating to the composition of the Board and itsCommittees, tenure of Directors, areas of expertise and other relevantinformation are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, whichforms part of this Annual Report.
During the financial year 2025-26, the composition of the Boardof Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Companyunderwent the following changes:
i. Cessation of Director
Cristian Nicoletti (DIN: 10042858), resigned as a Non¬Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company witheffect from the close of business hours on May 13, 2025.
ii Appointment of Directors
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee and subject to approval of theShareholders of the Company, the Board at its meetingheld on May 19, 2025, approved the appointment ofthe following individuals as Directors on the Boardof the Company.
1. Om Raveshia (DIN: 09618267) as Whole-timeDirector of the Company for a term of 05 (five)years commencing from May 19, 2025 toMay 18, 2030; and
2. Piyush Mehta (DIN: 02380540), Harsh Thakkar(DIN: 11098669), Rohan Ghalla (DIN: 03210524)and Nitesh Shah (DIN: 11065275), as Non-Executive
Independent Directors of the Company for a term of05 (five) consecutive years commencing from May19, 2025 to May 18, 2030.
The said appointments were subsequently approved bythe Shareholders of the Company through Postal Ballot onAugust 14, 2025.
iii. Change in Chairperson
During the financial year 2025-26, effective from May 19,2025, Gianmatteo Terruzi ceased to be the Chairpersonof the Company. Further, effective from May 20, 2025,Massimo Candela was appointed as the Chairpersonof the Company.
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee and subject to approval of theShareholders of the Company, the Board at its meeting heldon May 18, 2026, approved the re-appointment of SantoshRaveshia (DIN: 00147624) as Managing Director and SanjayRajani (DIN: 03329095) as Whole-time Director of the Companyfor a further period of 05 (five) years each, commencing fromJanuary 01, 2027 upto December 31, 2031, both days inclusive.Further, pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI LODRRegulations, approval of the Shareholders was required for theirre-appointment. Accordingly, the Board at its meeting heldon June 10, 2026, approved the Postal Ballot Notice with theExplanatory Statement seeking the approval of the Shareholdersfor the aforesaid re-appointments. The Postal Ballot Noticewas dispatched to the Shareholders on June 15, 2026. TheShareholders of the Company approved and ratified the re¬appointment of Santosh Raveshia and Sanjay Rajani throughPostal Ballot on July 15, 2026.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 and otherapplicable provisions, if any, of the Act and the Articles ofAssociation of the Company, Massimo Candela (DIN: 05189114)and Luca Pelosin (DIN: 05189104) Non-Executive Non¬Independent Directors of the Company being the Directorslongest in office since their last appointment, shall be liable toretire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, offerthemselves for re-appointment. The Board of Directors, basedon the recommendation of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee ('NRC') have recommended their re-appointment forthe approval of the Shareholders at the ensuing AGM.
The requisite details of the Directors seeking reappointment,pursuant to Regulation 36(3) of SEBI LODR Regulations andSecretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) are provided inthe Notice of the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Company,proposed to be held on Thursday, September 03, 2026.
The Independent Directors of the Company have submitted therequisite declarations, confirming that:
1. they meet the criteria of Independence as prescribedunder Section 149(6) of the Act, read with the Schedule
and Rules issued thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) and25(8) of SEBI LODR Regulations. There has been no changein the circumstances affecting their status as IndependentDirectors of the Company.
2. they have complied with the Code for IndependentDirectors prescribed under Schedule IV to the Act and theCode of conduct of the Company.
3. they have registered themselves with the IndependentDirector's Database maintained by the Indian Institute ofCorporate Affairs (IICA).
In opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors possess therequisite integrity, experience, expertise and proficiency requiredto discharge their duties effectively and with an objective ofindependent judgment.
Further, none of the Directors on the Board of the Company isdisqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors of theCompany as specified under Section 164(1) and 164(2) of the Act readwith Rule 14(1) of The Companies (Appointment and Qualifications ofDirectors) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time.
A note on the familiarisation programme for orientation and trainingof the Independent Directors undertaken in compliance with theprovisions of the Act and the SEBI LODR Regulations is provided inthe Corporate Governance Report, which forms an integral part ofthis Annual Report.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Company met 05 (five) times duringthe financial year 2025-26. The details of the Board Meetingsheld and attendance of each Director there at, are disclosed inthe Corporate Governance Report, which forms an integral part ofthis Annual Report.
The maximum interval between any two Board meetings during thefinancial year 2025-26, did not exceed the limits, as prescribed underthe Act and the SEBI LODR Regulations.
COMMITTEES TO THE BOARD
As on March 31, 2026, the Board has 05 (five) Committees asstated follows:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
5. Risk Management Committee
The Committees play an important role in the governance frameworkof the Company and are entrusted with the responsibility to reviewand oversee specific matters requiring focused attention andoperate in accordance with their respective terms of reference, asapproved by the Board.
During the financial year 2025-26, all recommendations made by theCommittees were approved by the Board.
The composition of the Committees and the details of the Committeemeetings held during the financial year 2025-26 are provided in theCorporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
CREDIT RATINGS AND REVISIONS THERETO
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company's credit rating onthe Bank Loan facilities was upgraded from 'CRISIL A /Positive' to'CRISIL AA-/Stable'.
The information on credit ratings is available on the Company'swebsite athttps://domsindia.com/pdf/Investor Relations/LODR/
Crisil Credit Ratings Letter.pdf.
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
Your Company is not required to transfer any amount of unpaid/unclaimed dividend for the financial year 2025-26 to the InvestorEducation and Protection Fund ('IEPF').
POLICY ON DIRECTOR'S APPOINTMENT ANDREMUNERATION
In accordance with the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Act andbased on the recommendation of the Nomination & RemunerationCommittee of the Company, the Board has approved a Nominationand Remuneration Policy which lays down the criteria foridentification, selection, appointment and remuneration of Directors,Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel. Italso determines qualifications, positive attributes, independence ofdirector and such related matters.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is available on theCompany's website athttps://domsindia.com/policies/.
BOARD EVALUATION
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and SEBI LODRRegulations it is required to evaluate the performance of:
(i) the Board as a whole;
(ii) the Individual Directors (including Independent Directors andChairperson) ; and
(iii) the committees of the Board.
The Board established a formal mechanism to carry out an annualevaluation of its own performance, the performance of theCommittees, Individual Directors and Chairperson pursuant torequirements of the provisions of Section 178 of the Act, ScheduleIV and Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI LODR Regulations. The keyobjectives of the Board Evaluation process is to ensure that the Boardand its Committees have appropriate composition and functioncollectively to achieve the business objectives of the Company.
Similarly, the key objectives of conducting performance evaluationof the Directors through individual assessment and peer assessmentwere to ascertain if the Directors actively participate in the Board/
Committee Meetings and contribute to achieve the common businessgoals of the Company. The Performance evaluation of the Board ofDirectors, Committees to the Board was done based on the structuredquestionnaire taking into consideration of various performancerelated aspects to ensure comprehensive assessment.
The evaluation process was conducted through internal assessmentsand defined evaluation parameters. The details of the process areprovided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part ofthis Annual Report.
DISCLOSURE OF REMUNERATION TO DIRECTORS ANDEMPLOYEES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Actread with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of The Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, astatement showing the names of the top ten employees in terms ofremuneration drawn, along with the names and other particularsof the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limitsprescribed under the said rules, forms part of this Report.
Further, disclosures relating to remuneration and other details asrequired under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) ofthe Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, are provided in 'Annexure I' which forms partof this Report.
Having regard to the provisions of the second proviso to Section136(1) of the Act and as advised, the Annual Report excludingthe aforesaid information is being sent to the Shareholders of theCompany. Any shareholder interested in obtaining such informationmay address their email toir@domsindia.com.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) of the Act,your Directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief,hereby confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial yearended March 31, 2026, the applicable accounting standardshave been followed with proper explanation relating to materialdepartures, if any;
b. they have selected such accounting policies and applied themconsistently and made judgments and estimates that arereasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of thestate of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2026 and theprofit of the Company as at March 31, 2026;
c. they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenanceof adequate accounting records in accordance with theprovisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities;
d. they have prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis;
e. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followedby the company and that such internal financial controls areadequate and operating effectively; and
f. the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliancewith the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systemsare adequate and operating effectively.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has in place adequate Internal Financial Controlswith reference to the financial statements. The Company's internalfinancial controls and systems are adequate commensurate with thenature and size of the Company and it ensures compliance with thepolicies and procedures adopted by the Company for ensuring theorderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherenceto its policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention anddetection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completenessof the accounting records and the timely preparation of reliablefinancial information.
The Company's internal control procedures which include internalfinancial controls, ensure compliance with various policies, practicesand statutes and keeping in view the organisations pace of growthand increasing complexity of operations. This ensures safeguardingof assets and properties of the Company and protects againstunauthorized use and disposal of the assets.
The Audit Committee periodically reviews the adequacy andeffectiveness of internal control systems and provides guidance forcontinuous improvement and strengthening.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURES ANDASSOCIATE COMPANY
As on March 31, 2026, the Company has 06 (six) Subsidiaries and01 (one) Associate Company. The details regarding the disclosurewith respect to Subsidiaries and Associate Company of the Companyin Form AOC-1 are provided in 'Annexure II', which forms partof this Report.
1. Pioneer Stationery Private Limited
Pioneer Stationery Private Limited ('Pioneer') is an unlistedmaterial Subsidiary of the Company and is engaged in thebusiness of manufacturing, importing, exporting, trading, buyingand selling of Paper Stationery products. The managementof the Company is focused on enhancing quality, efficiencyand effectiveness of the business to achieve best-in-classperformance. The Board of Directors of Pioneer frequentlyreviews its performance to ensure alignment with theCompany's strategic goals.
During financial year 2025-26, revenue from operations ofPioneer marginally decreased by 1.10% to ? 16,862.72 lakhs ascompared to ? 17,050.48 lakhs in the previous financial year.
It's Operating Profit for the financial year 2025-26 decreased by22.34% to ? 1,769.77 lakhs as compared to ? 2,278.75 lakhs inprevious financial year. Net Profit After Tax of Pioneer decreasedby 19.36% to ? 1,186.46 lakhs as compared to ? 1,471.29 lakhsin previous financial year.
2. Micro Wood Private Limited
Micro Wood Private Limited ('Micro Wood') is a Subsidiary ofthe Company and is engaged in the business of manufacturingTin and Paper-based packing materials. The Board of Directorsof Micro Wood frequently review its performance to ensurecontinued growth and alignment with the Company's objective.
During financial year 2025-26, revenue from operations ofMicro Wood has increased by 17.22% to ? 10,563.48 lakhs ascompared to ? 9,011.68 lakhs in the previous financial year.
It's Operating Profit for the financial year 2025-26 marginallydecreased by 0.17% to ? 1,407.19 lakhs as compared to? 1,409.62 lakhs in the previous financial year. Net Profit AfterTax of Micro Wood decreased by 19.21% to ? 458.50 lakhs ascompared to ? 567.50 lakhs in previous financial year.
3. Skido Industries Private Limited
Skido Industries Private Limited ('Skido') is a Subsidiary ofthe Company and is engaged in the business of designing,manufacturing, marketing and selling of all types of Bags,Pouches and other related products. The Board of Directors ofSkido frequently review its performance to ensure continuedgrowth and alignment with the Company's objective.
During the financial year 2025-26, revenue from operations ofSkido has increased by 57.21% to ? 1,408.02 lakhs as comparedto ? 895.64 lakhs in the previous financial year. It's OperatingProfit for the financial year 2025-26 has increased by 98.23%to ? 189.96 lakhs as compared to ? 95.83 lakhs in the previousfinancial year. Net Profit After Tax of Skido has increased by82.18% to ? 121.13 lakhs as compared to ? 66.49 lakhs in theprevious financial year.
4. Uniclan Healthcare Private Limited
Uniclan Healthcare Private Limited ('Uniclan') is a Subsidiary ofthe Company and is engaged in the business of manufacturingand marketing of Baby Diapers, Baby Wipes and other hygieneproducts. The Board of Directors of Uniclan frequently reviewits performance to ensure continued growth and alignment withthe Company's objective.
During the financial year 2025-26, revenue from operationsof Uniclan has increased by 22.25% to ? 20,309.59 lakhs ascompared to ? 16,612.62 lakhs in the previous financial year. It'sOperating Profit for the financial year 2025-26 has increased by25.10% to ? 1,745.36 lakhs as compared to ? 1,359.19 lakhs inthe previous financial year. Net Profit After Tax of Uniclan hasincreased by 15.38% to ? 655.27 lakhs as compared to ? 567.93lakhs in the previous financial year.
5. Super Treads Private Limited
Super Treads Private Limited ('STPL') became a Subsidiary of theCompany with effect from June 01, 2025. STPL is engaged in thebusiness of manufacturing and marketing of all types of PaperStationery products including notebooks, drawing books, etc.
During the period from June 01, 2025 to March 31, 2026,revenue from operations of STPL was ? 1,089.63 lakhs. STPL hasreported a Loss of ? 98.69 lakhs.
6. DOMS Foundation
DOMS Foundation became a Subsidiary of the Company witheffect from March 19, 2026. DOMS Foundation has beenincorporated under Section 8 of the Act, to promote, undertake,plan, organize, implement and execute various CorporateSocial Responsibility activities, donation, other charitable andnot-for-profit activities in accordance with its objects andapplicable laws. Further, there have been no transactions inDOMS Foundation from the date of its incorporation up to thereporting date. Accordingly, the same has no impact on theconsolidated financials of the Company.
Accordingly, the Audited Financial Statements of all the Subsidiariesexcept DOMS Foundation are available on the website of theCompany and can be accessed athttps://domsindia.com/financial-statement-of-subsidiariesgroup-companies/.
7. ClapJoy Innovations Private Limited
ClapJoy Innovations Private Limited ('ClapJoy') is an Associate ofthe Company and is engaged in the business of manufacturingand selling wooden board games, flash cards, puzzles andeducational toys.
During the financial year 2025-26, revenue from operationsof ClapJoy has increased by 56.24% to ? 1,234.45 lakhs ascompared to ? 790.10 lakhs in the previous financial year. It'sOperating Profit for the financial year 2025-26 has increasedby 66.86% to ? 34.39 lakhs as compared to ? 20.61 lakhs inthe previous financial year. Net Profit After Tax of ClapJoy hasincreased by 510.91% to ? 3.36 lakhs as compared to ? 0.55lakhs in the previous financial year.
DEPOSITS
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company has not accepted anydeposits as defined under Section 73 of the Act and The Companies(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
As on March 31, 2026, the total amount of outstanding UnsecuredLoan from the Directors of the Company, excluding accruedinterest is ? 2,640.00 lakhs as per Standalone Financial Statementsof the Company.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS/ GUARANTEES/ SECURITIES ORINVESTMENTS
The details of loans, guarantees, securities and investments, asrequired under Section 186 of the Act and Schedule V of the SEBILODR Regulations, are disclosed in the notes forming part of theStandalone Financial Statements of the Company.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADEWITH RELATED PARTIES
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Act and the Rulesmade thereunder and read with Regulation 23 of SEBI LODRRegulations, the Company has obtained the necessary prior approvalof the Audit Committee for all the related party transactions.
Further, during the financial year 2025-26, the Company did notenter into any material related party transactions. Accordingly, thedisclosure in Form AOC-2 under Section 134(3)(h) is not applicable.
All related party transactions entered into by the Company duringthe financial year ended March 31, 2026, were in the ordinary courseof business and on arm's length basis. None of the transactionswith the related parties had any potential conflict with the interestsof the Company.
The details of Related Party Transactions for the financial yearended March 31, 2026, as required under Section 188 of the Actare disclosed in Note No. 43 of the Standalone Financial Statementsof the Company.
The Company has adopted a Policy on Related Party Transactions inaccordance with the provisions of the Act and SEBI LODR Regulations,as amended, from time to time. The policy intends to ensure thatproper reporting, approval and disclosure processes are in place for alltransactions between the Company and related parties. The Policy onRelated Party Transactions is available on the website of the Companyand can be accessed athttps://domsindia.com/policies/.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ('CSR')
DOMS is committed to conducting its business in a sociallyresponsible manner and actively contributes towards the sustainabledevelopment of the society. The Company's CSR initiatives focus,inter alia, on healthcare, education, empowerment of women, ruraldevelopment, affordable housing, disaster relief, welfare of armedforces, socio-economic development and the upliftment and welfareof the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, other backward classes,minorities, and other areas of public service, as prescribed underSchedule VII of the Act.
The CSR Committee confirms that the implementation and monitoringof the CSR activities was done in compliance with the CSR Policy,objectives and in accordance with the provisions of the Act. The CSRPolicy is available at the website of the Company and can be accessedathttps://domsindia.com/policies/.
In accordance with Section 135 of the Act and The Companies(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, read with relevantclarifications issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Companyhas undertaken activities as per the Company's CSR Policy and thenecessary disclosure on CSR activities are provided in 'Annexure III'which forms part of this Report.
DISCLOSURE OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY,TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
The details as required under Section 134 of the Act, relating toConservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign ExchangeEarning and Outgo are disclosed in 'Annexure IV', which forms partof this Report.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company recognizes that risk is an integral part of businessoperations and is committed to managing risks in a proactive andefficient manner. The Company has formulated and implemented
a robust Risk Management Policy to identify, assess, monitor andmitigate various internal and external risks. The objective of RiskManagement Policy is to ensure sustainable business growth,operational stability and to promote a proactive approach towardsreporting, evaluating and addressing risks associated with theCompany's business.
The Risk Management Policy provides a structured and disciplinedframework for risk management and assists the management and theBoard in decision-making relating to risk-associated matters. The RiskManagement Policy of the Company is available on the website of theCompany and can be accessed athttps://domsindia.com/policies/.
In compliance with Regulation 21 of the SEBI LODR Regulations,the Board has constituted a Risk Management Committee, whichis entrusted with the roles and responsibilities as specified underPart D of Schedule II of the SEBI LODR Regulations. The Committeeperiodically reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company'srisk management systems, taking into account the evolvingregulatory environment, changing macro-economic conditions andbusiness complexities.
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company identified andassessed the internal and external risks associated with its businessoperations and implemented appropriate mitigation to addresssuch risks. The identified risks were periodically reviewed to ensureeffective monitoring and mitigation. A detailed analysis of internal andexternal risks is provided in the Management Discussion and AnalysisReport which forms part of this report.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company is committed to conducting its business operationsin ethical, responsible and transparent manner and upholds thehighest standards of corporate governance. To foster a cultureof accountability and transparency, the Company continuouslyreviews its existing policies, systems and procedures, ensuringthey remain aligned with evolving governance practices andregulatory expectations.
The Company has established a robust vigil mechanism and adopteda Whistle Blower and Vigil Mechanism Policy, duly approved by theBoard of Directors pursuant to the requirements of Section 177(9) ofthe Act read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and itsPowers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 22 of SEBI LODR Regulations.
The Whistle Blower and Vigil Mechanism Policy provides a secureframework for Directors, employees and other stakeholders to reportgenuine concerns about unethical behaviour, suspected fraud orviolation of the Company's code of conduct or policies. The policyensures adequate safeguards against victimization of persons whoavail of the mechanism.
Further, during the financial year 2025-26, no individual was deniedaccess to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee or any appropriateauthority under the Vigil Mechanism.
The Whistle Blower and Vigil Mechanism Policy of the Company isavailable on the website of the Company and can be accessed athttps://domsindia.com/policies/.
MATERIAL ORDERS OF JUDICIAL BODIES / REGULATORS
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company has not received anymaterial or significant orders from any judicial, regulatory or statutoryauthorities which could have an adverse impact on the going concernstatus and business operations or financial position of the Company.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP (Firm RegistrationNo. 012754N/N500016) were appointed as Statutory Auditors ofthe Company for a period of 05 (five) consecutive years from theconclusion of 18th Annual General Meeting held on September 23,2024, till the conclusion of the 23rd Annual General Meeting of theCompany to be held in the year 2029.
M/s. Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP confirmed that,they are not disqualified from continuing as the Statutory Auditors ofthe Company and satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria.
The observations, if any, made by the Statutory Auditors in theirreport read together with the relevant notes to the accounts are self¬explanatory and therefore do not require any further explanations.The Statutory Auditors Report on Standalone and ConsolidatedFinancial Statements of the Company for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2026, does not contain any qualifications, reservations oradverse remarks.
There have been no instances of fraud by the Company or on theCompany which has been reported by the Statutory Auditors underSection 143(12) of the Act.
COST AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provision of Section 148 of the Act read with Rule6(2) of The Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, theBoard had appointed M/s. B.F. Modi & Associates, Cost Accountantsin practice for carrying out the Cost Audit of the product i.e. Rubberand Allied Products manufactured by the Company, falling within theprescribed criteria under the Act.
M/s. B.F. Modi & Associates, Cost Accountants, being eligible,have consented to act as the Cost Auditors of the Company for thefinancial year 2026-27.
The Board based on the recommendation of Audit Committee hasre-appointed M/s. B.F. Modi & Associates, Cost Accountants as CostAuditors of the Company, to undertake Cost Audit of the Company forthe financial year 2026-27.
In terms of the provisions of Section 148(3) of the Act, read withThe Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended, theremuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is considered by theBoard and recommended to the Shareholders of the Company forthe ratification.
The Company maintains the cost records as per the provisions ofSection 148(1) of the Act and rules and regulations made thereunder.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provision of Section 204 of the Act read withThe Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24A of SEBI LODR Regulations,the Board, appointed CS Jignesh Shah (Membership No.: A13189and COP No.: 9492), Practicing Company Secretary, as the SecretarialAuditor of the Company for a term of 05 (five) consecutive yearscommencing from financial year 2025-26 to financial year 2029-30.
CS Jignesh Shah, confirmed that, he is not disqualified from continuingas the Secretarial Auditor of the Company and he satisfies theprescribed eligibility criteria.
The Secretarial Audit Report of the Company and its unlisted materialsubsidiary company in Form MR- 3 as issued, by CS Jignesh Shah,Practicing Company Secretary for the financial year 2025-26 underthe Act, Rules issued thereunder and Regulation 24A of the SEBILODR Regulations, is disclosed as 'Annexure V' and 'Annexure V(A)'respectively, which forms part of this Report.
The Secretarial Auditor has confirmed that Company has compliedwith the applicable laws and that there are adequate systems andprocesses in the Company commensurate with its size and scale ofoperations to monitor and ensure compliance with the applicablelaws. There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks ordisclaimers made by CS Jignesh Shah, Practicing Company Secretary,in the Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2025-26. Theobservations made by the Practicing Company Secretary for theyear under review are provided in 'Annexure V' and 'Annexure V(A)'respectively to this report.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the financial year 2025-26, the Company has compliedwith the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Instituteof Company Secretaries of India and notified by the Ministry ofCorporate Affairs, in accordance with the provisions of Section 118(10) of the Act.
INTERNAL AUDITORS
M/s. HTKS & Co., Chartered Accountants, were appointed as InternalAuditors of the Company to periodically audit the adequacy andeffectiveness of the internal control systems.
The Board based on the recommendation of the Audit Committeehas re-appointed M/s. HTKS & Co., Chartered Accountants, as InternalAuditors, to undertake audit of the Internal Control Systems of theCompany for the financial year 2026-27.
During the financial year 2025-26, the Internal Audit Report does notcontain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
ONE TIME SETTLEMENT WITH BANK OR FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS
During the financial year 2025-26, there was no instance of any one¬time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution. Accordingly,the requirement to disclose the details of difference betweenamount of the valuation done at the time of one-time settlementand the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or FinancialInstitutions along with the reasons thereof, is not applicable.
CORPORATE INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESSINITIATED UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCYCODE, 2016
During the financial year 2025-26, no application has been made byor against the Company under The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016. Accordingly, the requirement to disclose the details of any suchapplication made or pending proceedings along with their status atthe end of financial year, is not applicable.
ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return of the Company as on March 31, 2026, in FormMGT- 7 in accordance with Section 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Act readwith The Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014will be uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessedathttps://domsindia.com/financial-statements/.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI LODR Regulations, the BusinessResponsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2025-26of the Company, describing the initiatives undertaken by the Companyfrom an Environmental, Social and Governance perspective, formspart of this Annual Report. Further, in compliance with SEBI circularno. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-SEC-2/P/CIR/2023/122 dated July 12, 2023,the Company has obtained reasonable assurance on the BRSR Coredisclosures of the Company from N.S. Bhargava and Co., CharteredAccountant, independent assurance provider.
REPORT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has consistently maintained sound corporategovernance practices and continues to strive towards adoptingemerging best practices. In compliance with the Regulation 34 ofthe SEBI LODR Regulations, report of Corporate Governance of theCompany, forms part of this Annual Report.
DISCLOSURES UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OFWOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION &REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company is committed to provide safe working environment,free from discrimination and harassment for all its employees andassociates. The Company has adopted a Policy of Prevention of SexualHarassment in accordance with the provisions of Sexual Harassmentof Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act,2013 ('POSH Act').
Internal Complaints Committee ('ICC') has been established toredress the Complaints relating to sexual harassment. All employees(permanent, contractual, temporary and trainees) are covered underthis policy. ICC has its presence at corporate offices as well as at sitelocations of the Company. The Company has in place an effectivemechanism for addressing complaints relating to sexual harassmentat the workplace. The details of complaints received and disposed offduring the financial year 2025-26 are as under:
Number of complaints received during the financial year
Nil
Number of complaints disposed off during the financial year
Number of complaints pending more than ninety days
DISCLOSURES UNDER THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company is committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive andsupportive workplace for women employees. The Company hascomplied with the provisions of The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961,including the amendments and rules framed thereunder, to theextent applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors of the Company sincerely appreciate the continuedsupport and co operation extended by the Investors, Shareholders,Consumers, Customers, Vendors, Bankers, Consultants and, mostimportantly, all its employees throughout the financial year. TheDirectors also place on record their heartfelt appreciation for the trustand confidence reposed in the Board by all stakeholders. They furtheracknowledge and value the contribution of every member of theDOMS family towards the Company's growth and success.
For and on Behalf of Board of Directors
Santosh Raveshia Sanjay Rajani
Managing Director Whole-time Director
DIN: 00147624 DIN: 03329095
Date: August 03, 2026 Date: August 03, 2026
Place: Umbergaon, India Place: Umbergaon, India