Your directors are pleased to present the 26th Annual Report of "Aditya Vision Limited" (the Company) along with the CompanyAudited Financial Statement for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
Particulars
Year ended(2024-25)
Year ended(2023-24)
Revenue from operations
2259.77
1743.29
Less: Expenditure
2055.71
1575.80
Earning before financial charges, depreciation & amortization and taxes (EBITDA)
204.06
167.49
Less: Depreciation & Amortization
37.02
28.58
Financial Charges
31.70
38.76
Provision for taxes
37.63
29.60
Add: Other Income
7.78
6.52
Earnings/Profit after taxes (PAT)
105.49
77.07
During the year under review, your Company has earnedrevenue of ?2260 crore against ?1743 crore in theprevious year registering a growth of 30% Y-O-Y on netsales basis. EBITDA grew in absolute terms 22% to ?204crore in current year from ?167 crore in previous year andEBITDA margin at 9% in current year. Company’s net profitafter tax jumped by 37% to ?105 crore from ?77 crore inthe previous year. SSSG for the FY25 stood at 15%.
The Company also achieved a unique milestone by joiningthe league of listed entities with a net profit exceeding?100 crores.
The Board is pleased to recommend a final dividend of110% or ?1.10/- on face value of Re. 1/- each per share forthe financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The said dividend on equity shares is subject to theapproval of the Shareholders at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting ('AGM’) scheduled to be held on Tuesday,July 15, 2025.
During the financial year, your Company listed its equityshares on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited(NSE) with effect from November 06, 2024. The listing hassignificantly enhanced the Company’s market presence,improved liquidity for shareholders, and positioned it foraccelerated growth and wider investor participation.
ESOP Allotment- During the year, the Company hasallotted 47,400 (Forty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred)Equity Shares of face value of ?10/-each, pursuant toexercise of Stock Options granted under Aditya Vision -
Employees Stock Option Plan 2021 ("ESOP Plan -2021") ason June 14, 2024. Consequently, the Issued, Subscribedand Paid-up capital of the Company stands increasedfrom ?12,81,89,050/- to ?12,86,63,050 comprising of1,28,66,305 equity shares of face value of ?10/- each.
Sub-Division/Split of equity shares- The Board ofDirectors, at its meeting held on July 03, 2024, approvedthe sub-division of 1 (one) equity share of face value ?10/-each into 10 (ten) equity shares of face value ?1/- each.The said sub-division was subsequently approved bythe shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held onAugust 02, 2024. Accordingly, the sub-division of equityshares was effected on August 27, 2024, which was fixedas the Record Date for determining the entitlement ofshareholders for the purpose of the sub-division/split ofequity shares of the Company.
Pursuant to the sub-division of equity shares, Clause Vof the Memorandum of Association of the Company wasaltered to reflect the new capital structure.
Particulars as on March 31, 2025
Amount (in ?)
Authorized Capital
15,00,00,000 Equity shares of?1/- each
15,00,00,000
Issued, Subscribed and Paid-UpShare Capital
12,86,63,050 Equity shares of?1/- each
12,86,63,050
Since, your company is neither having any subsidiariesor associate companies nor has entered into any jointventures with any other company, the provision isnot applicable.
by rotation and being eligible, offers herself for re¬appointment at the ensuing 26th Annual GeneralMeeting of the Company.
Subsequent to the end of the financial year March 31,2025
(b) Appointment/ Re-appointment of Directors -
The board of Directors of the Company at itsmeeting held on May 09, 2025, has approved the re¬appointment of Mr. Ravinder Zutshi (DIN:00520290)as Non-Executive Independent Director of thecompany for a further term of five (5) consecutiveyears w.e.f. May 20, 2025 to May 19, 2030 (both daysinclusive), subject to the approval of the shareholdersat the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The board of Directors of the Company at itsmeeting held on June 13, 2025 has approved theappointment of Ms. Rashi Vardhan (DIN:11119897)as an Additional Non-Executive Director of thecompany w.e.f. June 14, 2025, liable to retire byrotation, subject to the approval of the shareholdersat the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
(c) Changes in the Key Managerial Personnel-
Retirement - Retirement of Mr. Dhananjay Singh,upon attaining the age of Superannuation, from theoffice of Chief Financial Officer (Key ManagerialPersonnel) of the Company w.e.f. the close ofbusiness hours on May 31, 2025.
The Board, noted the same and recorded its sincereappreciation and gratitude for his dedicated 20years of service and significant contributions duringhis tenure with the Company.
Appointment- The board of Directors of the Companyat its meeting held on May 09, 2025, has approvedthe approved the Appointment of Mr. Vikash Kumaras the Chief Financial Officer (Key ManagerialPersonnel) of the Company with effect from June01, 2025, based on the recommendation of theNomination and Remuneration Committee and AuditCommittee of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 203 of theCompanies Act, 2013, the Key Managerial Personnel(KMPs) of the Company as on June 13, 2025 are:-
Mr. Yashovardhan Sinha - Chairman &
Managing Director
Mr. Nishant Prabhakar - Whole Time DirectorMrs. Yosham Vardhan - Whole Time DirectorMs. Akanksha Arya - Company Secretary
Mr. Vikash Kumar - Chief Financial Officer
(appointed w.e.f.
June 01,2025)
The details pertaining to number of Board Meetingsheld during the financial year under review set out in theCorporate Governance Report.
The meeting of independent directors of company during theyear under the requirement of Regulation 24 of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, is set out in Corporate Governance Report.
In terms of Regulation 34(3) of the SEBI (ListingObligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 the Corporate Governance Report, the ManagementDiscussion & Analysis Statement, and the Auditors’Certificate regarding Compliance to CorporateGovernance requirements are part of this Annual Report.
As on date, the Company has only one class of sharecapital i.e. Equity Shares of Re 1/- each.
During the financial year 2024-25, your Company has notaccepted any fixed deposits within the meaning of section73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read together withthe Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
During the year under review this item is explained underthe head "Reserve & surplus” forming part of the BalanceSheet, as mentioned in the Note no. 13 of significantaccounting policies and notes forming part of thefinancial statements
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for theyear under review as stipulated under Regulation 34(2)(e) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 (Listing Regulations) is presented in a separatesection forming part of this Annual Report.
In terms of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013,the Annual Return of the Company as on March 31,2025 is available on the website of the Company andcan be assessed at: https://aditvavision.in/investors/disclosures-under-regulation-46-lodr.html.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 the Board hereby submits itsresponsibility Statement:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the yearended March 31, 2025 the applicable accountingstandards read with requirements set out underSchedule III to the Act, have been followed and thereare no material departures from the same;
b) the Directors have selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so asto give a true and fair view of the state of affairs ofthe Company as at March 31,2025 and of the profit/loss of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficientcare for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of theAct for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
d) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts ona 'going concern’ basis;
e) the Directors have laid down internal financialcontrols to be followed by the Company and thatsuch internal financial controls are adequate andare operating effectively; and
f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws and that such systems are adequate andoperating effectively.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company openeda total of 30 new stores across three states: 8 in Bihar, 5in Jharkhand, and 17 in Uttar Pradesh.
As on March 31,2025, the total store count stands at 175,with the following geographic distribution:
Bihar: 112 stores, covering all 38 districts
Jharkhand: 29 stores, present in 21 out of 24 districts
Uttar Pradesh: 34 stores, operating in 20 out of 75 districts
During the year under review, there is no change in thenature of business of the company.
The Board of Directors of the Company has anoptimum combination of Executive, Non-Executive andIndependent Directors.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 152 of theCompanies Act, 2013, Mrs. Sunita Sinha who retires
The statement containing particulars of employees asrequired under Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act,2013 read with Rule 5 (2) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014forms part of this Report as "Annexure B”.
In accordance with Regulation 43A of the SEBI ListingRegulations, the Board of Directors of the Companyhas adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy whichendeavours for fairness, consistency and sustainabilitywhile distributing profits to the shareholders. The same isavailable on the Company’s website and can be assessedat: https://adityavision.in/investors/disclosures-under-regulation-46-lodr.html.
There are currently four Committees of the Board,as follows:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
4. Risk Management Committee
5. Corporate & Social Responsibility Committee
Details of all the Committees along with their charters,composition and meetings held during the year, areprovided in the "Corporate Governance Report”, a part ofthis Annual Report.
All independent directors of the Company havesubmitted the requisite declarations confirming theirongoing compliance with the criteria of independenceas prescribed under Section 149(6) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and Regulation 16(1 )(b) of the SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015. Furthermore, they have affirmed theiradherence to the Code of Conduct outlined in ScheduleIV of the Act.
These declarations include confirmations that they arenot barred from holding the office of director by any SEBIorder or any other authoritative body and have maintainedtheir registration with the database of the Indian Instituteof Corporate Affairs (IICA). The Board based on thoroughevaluation, is of the opinion that all independent directorsconsistently demonstrate integrity, expertise, andexperience, significantly contributing to the governanceof the Company.
Additionally, all directors of the Company have confirmedthat there are no disqualifications against them forappointment as directors, in accordance with Section164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
DISCLOSURE RELATING TO REMUNERATION ANDNOMINATION POLICY:-
The Board of Directors has framed a policy which laysdown a framework in relation to remuneration of Directors,Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management of theCompany. This policy also lays down criteria for selectionand appointment of Board Members. The details of thispolicy are explained in Corporate Governance Report.
23. BOARD EVALUATION:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 theBoard has carried out an annual performance evaluationof its own performance, the directors individually as wellas the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination& Remuneration and Stakeholders RelationshipCommittees. The manner in which the evaluation hasbeen carried out has been explained in the CorporateGovernance Report.
24. ESOP:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Boardof Directors of the Company, inter alia, administersand monitors the Employees’ Stock Option Plan of theCompany in accordance with the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and SweatEquity) Regulations, 2021. There was no change in theESOP Plan of the Company during the year.
During the year under report, the company has only oneESOP scheme i.e. "Aditya Vision Employees Stock OptionPlan 2021" for granting stock options to the employeesin accordance with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefitsand Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021.
Disclosures with respect to Stock Options, as required underRule 12 (9) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures)Rules, 2014 and Regulation 14 of the Securities andExchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefitsand Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 are available on theCompany’s website https://adityavision.in/investors/disclosures-under-regulation-46-lodr.html
25. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
During the financial year 2024-25 there were notransactions with related parties which qualify asmaterial transactions under the Listing Agreement. Thusdisclosure in form AOC-2 is not required. Further, therewere not material related party transactions during theyear under review with the Promoters, Directors or KeyManagerial Personnel.
26. STATUTORY AUDITOR:
M/s Nirmal & Associates, Chartered Accountants (FirmRegistration No. 002523C) have been appointed as theStatutory Auditor of the Company at the 22nd AnnualGeneral Meeting held on September 23, 2021 who holdsthe office from the conclusion of the 22nd AGM till theconclusion of 27th AGM of the Company to be held in theCalendar year 2026.
27. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR:
The Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s DeepakDhir & Associates, practising Company Secretaries forFinancial year 2024-25 is annexed as "Annexure- A” to thisReport. The Secretarial Auditor’s Report to the Membersdoes not contain any qualification or reservation whichhas any material adverse effect on the functioning ofthe Company.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation24A & other applicable provisions of the SEBI ListingRegulations read with Section 204 read with Rule 9 ofthe Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Audit Committeeand the Board of Directors at their respective meetingsheld on June 13, 2025 have approved & recommendedfor approval of Members, appointment of M/s DeepakDhir & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (FirmRegistration Number S2016DE432300) as SecretarialAuditor for a term of up to 5(Five) consecutive years, fromApril 1, 2025 up to March 31, 2030.
A detailed proposal for appointment of Secretarial auditorforms part of the Notice convening this AGM.
28. ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT:
Your Company has undertaken an audit for the financialyear 2024-25 for all applicable compliances as perSecurities and Exchange Board of India Regulations andCirculars/Guidelines issued thereunder. The SecretarialCompliance Report for the financial year 2024-25, doesnot contain any qualification, reservation or adverseremark. The Secretarial Compliance Report has beenprovided in an Annexure A-1 along with SecretarialAudit Report.
29. COST AUDITOR:
As per the requirement of the Central Government andpursuant to section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013,read with Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules,2014 as amended from time to time, your companyhereby confirms that the provisions of this section is notapplicable, hence your company needs not required toappoint cost auditor for the financial year 2024-25.
30. INTERNAL AUDIT AND CONTROLS:
Your Company has appointed M/s D. K. Verma & Co.as its Internal Auditor of the Company for the FinancialYear 2024-25. During the year, the Company continuedto implement their suggestions and recommendationsto improve the control environment. Their scope ofwork includes review of processes for safeguarding theassets of the Company, review of operational efficiency,effectiveness of systems and processes, and assessingthe internal control strengths in all areas. Internal Auditorsfindings are discussed with the process owners andsuitable corrective actions taken has been taken as perthe directions of Audit Committee on an ongoing basis toimprove efficiency in operations.
31. AUDITORS' REPORT:
The observations made by the Auditors are selfexplanatory and have also been explained in the notesforming part of the accounts, wherever required.
32. DETAILS ON INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLSRELATED TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Your Company has adopted accounting policies whichare in line with the Accounting Standards prescribed inthe Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 thatcontinue to apply under Section 133 and other applicableprovisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 read withRule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 andrelevant provisions of the Companies Act, to the extentapplicable. These are in accordance with generallyaccepted accounting principles in India.
33. LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS:
The details of loans, guarantees and investments underSection 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with theCompanies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules,2014 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
34. DISCLOSURES AS PER THE SEXUALHARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION ANDREDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
Your Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassmentat workplace and has adopted a Policy on prevention,prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment atworkplace in line with the provisions of the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rulesthereunder for prevention and redressal of complaints ofsexual harassment at workplace.
Company has not received any complaint on sexualharassment during the financial year 2024-25.
35. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) Policy of the Company and the initiativesundertaken by the Company on CSR activities duringthe year are set out in Annexure -"C” to this Report inthe format prescribed in the Companies (CorporateSocial Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. For otherdetails regarding the CSR Committee, please refer to theCorporate Governance Report.
36. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
Your Company is committed to highest standards ofethical, moral and legal business conduct. Accordingly,the Board of Directors has formulated a Whistle BlowerPolicy which is in compliance with the provisions ofSection 177 (10) of the Companies Act, 2013. The policyprovides for a framework and process whereby concernscan be raised by its employees against any kind of
discrimination, harassment, victimization or any otherunfair practice being adopted against them. More detailson the vigil mechanism and the Whistle Blower Policyof your Company have been outlined in the CorporateGovernance Report which forms part of this report.
37. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS & OUTGO:
The information on conservation of energy, technologyabsorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgostipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of The Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014, are as under-
(A) Conservation of Energy:
The Company is not engaged in any productionor manufacturing activities. As a result, energyconsumption is minimal and is primarily limited tothe operations of its offices and showrooms.
(B) Technology Absorption:
Your company has not imported any technologyduring the year and as such there is nothing to report.
(C) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
('In crores)31.03.2025 31.03.2024
Foreign Exchange Earnings NIL NIL
Foreign Exchange Outgoings NIL NIL
38. GENERAL:
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting isrequired in respect of the following items as there wereno transactions for the same during the year under review:
(a) Material changes and/ or commitments that couldaffect the Company’s financial position, which haveoccurred between the end of the financial year of theCompany and the date of this report;
(b) Significant or material orders passed by theRegulators or Courts or Tribunals, impacting thegoing concern status and Company’s operationsin future;
(c) Frauds reported as per Section 143(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013;
(d) The details of application made or any proceedingpending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016 (31 of 2016) during the year along with theirstatus as at the end of the financial year; and
(e) The details of difference between amount of thevaluation done at the time of one-time settlementand the valuation done while taking loan fromthe Banks or Financial Institutions along with thereasons thereof.
The Board of Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the cooperation and assistance received from customers,suppliers, employees, shareholders, bankers, Government agencies, financial institutions, regulatory bodies and other businessconstituents during the year under review.
The Board also appreciates and value the contribution made by all executives, officers and staff of the Company.
By Order of the Board of DirectorsFor Aditya Vision Limited
Place: Patna Yashovardhan Sinha
Date: June 13, 2025 Chairman & Managing Director
DIN: 01636599