Your Director's are pleased to present the Forty Nineth Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statements ofBCL Industries Limited ("the Company") for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025.
In compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, ("the Act"), the Securities and Exchange Boardof India ("SEBI") (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), this Board'sReport is prepared based on the operational performance of the Company for the year under review and the financialstatements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards ("Ind AS")notified under section 133 of The Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"), read with rule 7 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014 ("the Accounts Rules").
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
Current Year2024-25
Previous Year2023-24
Revenue from Operations
206,545.47
169,725.80
290,959.67
220062.00
Other Income
870.82
811.30
905.31
789.30
Total Income
207,416.29
170537.10
291,864.98
220851.30
Profit before Depreciation, Finance Cost and Tax Expense
13617.19
13576.10
21364.34
19873.30
Less: Depreciation
2,978.42
2390.30
4,609.51
3598.30
Less: Finance Cost
1194.30
1280.00
3095.58
3306.50
Profit before Tax
9,444.47
9905.80
13,659.25
12968.50
(Less): Current Tax
(2130.00)
(2000.00)
(2468.38)
Add/(Less): Deferred Tax
(164.40)
(432.50)
(907.36)
1376.70
Tax of Earlier Year
1.59
(130.33)
-
Profit for the year
7,151.66
7342.90
10,284.90
9591.70
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
70.23
247.91
74.67
256.10
Total Comprehensive Income
7,221.89
7590.85
10,359.57
9847.80
Earnings Per Share (of J 1/- each):
Basic
2.46
2.89
3.26
3.54
Diluted
2.80
3.43
This financial year has been a landmark year for BCLIndustries, marked by significant progress across ourstrategic priorities. This year, we proudly celebrate our50th year since incorporation—a milestone that reflectsour resilience, foresight, and consistent ability to build arobust business foundation that thrives through all cycles.
Over the years, BCL has evolved its systems andprocesses, enabling the company to navigate diversebusiness cycles with resilience. Our risk managementframework has strengthened considerably, allowing usto make prudent strategic choices—including phasingout segments that no longer align with our long-termpriorities. Simultaneously, we have reinforced ourfocus on high-margin, growth-oriented businessesthat enhance profitability and deliver sustained valueto our shareholders.
BCL has grown to become one of India's leading grain-based ethanol and ENA manufacturers, currentlyoperating a combined distillery capacity of 700 KLPDacross Bathinda and Kharagpur. With the acquisition ofGoyal Distillery Private Limited at Fatehabad (Haryana),which holds the necessary land and approvals, we are setto expand further with a 250 KLPD grain-based ethanolplant. Groundwork is progressing well, with constructionexpected to commence in the near term. Simultaneously,the 150 KLPD distillery project in Bathinda is underway, withall approvals in place and commissioning targeted byDecember 2025. In addition, the installation of a paddystraw-based boiler is in progress, aimed at reducing fuelcosts and improving operational efficiency.
We are also evaluating a 20 metric ton per day bio-CNGplant which will utilize paddy straw, offering a practical
solution to manage agricultural residue while generatingadditional value for local farmers.
Our 75 KLPD biodiesel plant in Bathinda is at an advancedstage of development and is expected to be fullycommissioned by September 2025. Concurrently, we areexecuting a phased exit from the edible oil business, whichis progressing as planned. Oil mill, solvent extraction, andrice mill units have been shut down as part of the plannedexit, while the refinery remains operational to liquidateexisting stock. This strategic move will enhance margins,unlock approximately H 90 crores in working capital, andreduce overhead costs associated with the lower-marginedible oil segment.
Following the reinstatement of FCI rice for ethanol productionat a fixed price of INR 22.50 per kilogram, the industry haswelcomed this policy as a positive development thatenhances supply chain efficiency and optimizes surplusstock management. Raw material sourcing has partiallyshifted to FCI rice, with lower input costs expected dueto incoming FCI rice and maize harvests. BCL has beenallocated FCI rice for ethanol production, and our facility'sflexibility to process multiple feedstocks—including maizeand rice—positions us strongly to benefit from this change.
Our PML segment delivered a strong performance, withapproximately 16,96,675 cases sold in FY25, supported byhealthy demand. We continue to hold a significant marketshare in this segment and expect this momentum tosustain in the coming quarters.
For FY25, BCL reported total revenue of H 2,910 crores,marking a 32% year-on-year growth. EBITDA stood at H 214crores, representing a 7.3% margin and a growth of 7.2%
over the previous year. PAT came in at H 103 crores, up 6.6%from FY24. Our distillery segment recorded robust volumegrowth, with ethanol volumes rising by 51% to 1,95,685 KL.Revenue from the ethanol segment increased 63% year-on-year to H 1,392 crores. EBITDA for the segment stood atH 192 crores, reflecting a 7.8% year-on-year increase.
Looking ahead to FY26, we expect to sustain strong growthin both revenue and margins, supported by our strategicdiversification efforts and improvements in raw materialsourcing and cost management.
As BCL continues to evolve, our focus remains onleveraging our core expertise in grain procurement andprocessing to drive sustainable margins and long-termshareholder value.
We continue to evolve with a focus on innovation,efficiency, and long-term value creation. Going forward,we remain committed to strengthening our capabilitiesand delivering sustainable growth.
As per Regulation 33 of the SEBI ("Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 and applicableprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with theRules issued there under, the Consolidated FinancialStatements of the Company for the Financial year 2024¬25 have been prepared in compliance with the applicableAccounting Standards, Ind- AS and on the basis of AuditedFinancial Statements of the Company and its Subsidiaryas approved by the respective Board of Directors. TheConsolidated Financial Statements together with AuditorsReport from part of the Annual Report.
During the financial year 2024-25 there has been nochanges in the authorized equity share capital. However,during the financial year the paid-up Equity Capital hasincreased by INR 2,28,13,340 from INR 27,23,50,000 Cr. ason 31/03/2024 to INR 29,51,63,340 as on March 31/03/2025.The increase in paid the paid-up capital of the Companyduring the financial year is on account of the conversionof 22,81,334 warrants out 54,66,334 warrants into 2,28,13,340equity shares of the Company.
In addition to this there has been no change in the capitalstructure of the Company and the Company has neitherissued any shares with differential voting rights or grantedstock options or issued sweat equity or purchased its ownshares nor the company has made any Public/Rights/Bonus/Buy back of Equity Shares of the Company.
i. Appointments:
During the year under review, Mr. Kahan Singh Pannuwas appointed as an independent Director of theCompany w.e.f 12th August 2024
In accordance with the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr.Rajinder Mittal, Managing Director of the Company willbe retiring by rotation in the upcoming AGM.
Resignation/Retirement/ Removal of Directors:
During the year, Mr. R.C. Nayyar (independent Director)retired from the Board w.e.f 14th August 2024 aftercompleting his tenure of 10 years.
Pursuant to sub section (6) of Section 149 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Reg 16(1) (b) of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement)Regulations, 2015, the Independent Directors of theCompany have given declaration to the Companythat they qualify the criteria of independence asrequired under the Act and the regulations.
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in thecircumstances which may affect their status as IndependentDirectors of the Company and the Board is satisfied of theintegrity, expertise, and experience (including proficiencyin terms of Section 150(1) of the Act and applicable rulesthereunder) of all Independent Directors on the Board. Interms of Section 150 read with Rule 6 of the Companies(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014,Independent Directors of the Company are registered onthe Independent Director Databank maintained by theIndian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decideon Company's business operations, policies, and strategyapart from other Board businesses. During the year, 5(Five)Board Meetings and 4(Four) Audit Committee Meetings wereconvened and held. The details are given in the CorporateGovernance Report. The intervening gap between thetwo Meetings was within the period prescribed under theCompanies Act, 2013. Pursuant to the circular relating tothe "Enforcement of SEBI Order regarding appointment ofdirectors by listed companies" dated June 20, 2018, none ofthe director of the Company, is debarred from holding theoffice of director pursuant to any SEBI order.
The Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its ownperformance, the Directors and also Committees of theBoard based on the guideline formulated by the Nomination& Remuneration Committee. Board composition, qualityand timely flow of information, frequency of meetings,and level of participation in discussions were some of theparameters considered during the evaluation process.The details of the familiarization programme adoptedby the Company for the orientation and training of theDirectors and the Board evaluation process for Directorsundertaken in compliance with the provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms part ofthe Corporate Governance Report of this Annual Report.
Further, a Separate Meeting of the Independent Directorsof the Company was held once during the year on22/05/2024 which also reviewed the performance of thenon-executive directors, Chairman of the Company, andperformance of the Board as a whole. The details of theprogramme for familiarization of the Independent Directorsof your Company are available on the Company's website.
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination& Remuneration Committee, already framed a Policy forselection, appointment and remuneration of Directorsand Key Managerial Personnel. The policy on Director'sappointment and remuneration including criteriafor determining qualifications, positive attributes,independence of Director, and also remuneration for keymanagerial personnel and other employees, forms part ofthe Corporate Governance Report of this Annual Report.
During the year under review, the Company had five KeyManagerial Personnel viz. Mr. Rajinder Mittal, ManagingDirector, Mr. Sat Narain Goyal, Whole time Director, Mr. KushalMittal, Managing Director, Mr. Gulab Singh, Chief FinancialOfficer and Mr. Ajeet Kumar Thakur, Company Secretary.
In compliance with Regulation 36(3) of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015,brief resume of all the Directors proposed to be appointed/ re-appointed are given in the Annual Report. The detailsabout KMPs are given in Corporate Governance Reportsection of the Annual Report.
During Financial Year 2024-25, There was no change inManagerial Personnel.
There was no change in the name of the Company duringthe Financial Year 2024-25.
As on 31st March 2025, the Company has 2 subsidiarycompanies viz. M/s Svaksha Distillery Limited (75% owned)and M/s. Goyal Distillery Pvt. Ltd. (100% owned). A separatestatement containing the salient features of FinancialStatements of the Subsidiaries of the company in theprescribed form AOC-1 given at Annexure- F forms apart of this report and consolidated Financial Statementsin accordance with Section 129 (3) and other applicable
provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The said formalso highlights the Financial Performance of the subsidiaryCompany included in the Consolidated FinancialStatements pursuant to Rule 8(1) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013,the Financial Statements of the Subsidiary Companiesshall be kept open for inspection by the members at theRegistered office of the Company during Business hourson all days except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidaysup to the date of the Annual General Meeting ('AGM') andshall also be available on the website of the Company. Anymember desirous of obtaining a copy of the said financialstatements may write at registered office of the company.The Audited Financial Statements including ConsolidatedFinancial Statements and all other documents requiredto be attached to this report have been uploaded on thewebsite of the company www.bcl.ind.in. The companyhas also formulated a policy for determining materialsubsidiary. The said policy is also available on the websiteof the Company.
The Board of Directors have recommended a dividendof 26 paisa/ share on 29,51,63,340 equity shares of facevalue of H 1 each, aggregating to H 767.42 Lakhs in respectof F.Y 2024-25. Hence the Dividend, if any, approved bythe Members at the ensuing Annual General Meetingshall be paid to all shareholders as on the recorddate. Subject to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013,dividend as recommended by the Board of Directors, ifdeclared at the Meeting, will be paid within 30 days of thedeclaration of same.
Pursuant to the provision of Regulation 43A of theSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement)Regulations, 2015, the top 1000 listed entities based onmarket capitalization (calculated as on March 31 of every
financial year) shall formulate a dividend distributionpolicy which shall be disclosed on the website of thelisted entity and a web-link shall also be provided in theirannual reports.
The Company though not covered under top 1000 entities,based on market capitalization as on 31st March, 2025 hascontinued to have this policy in place the Board approvedand adopted Dividend Distribution Policy w.e.f financialyear 2023-24 has been placed on the Company's website.
As required under the provision of the Section 124 & 125and other applicable provisions of the Companies act,dividends that remain unpaid / Unclaimed for a periodof consecutive 7 years, are required to be transferred tothe account administered by the Central Government viz.Investor Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF"). Further,according to the said Rules, the shares on which Dividendhas not been encashed or claimed by the Members for 7consecutive years or more shall also be transferred to thedemat account of the IEPF Authority.
During the financial year the Company has transferredH 780373 (h Seven Lac Eighty Thousand Three HundredSeventy Three only) to IEPF authority on account of theunpaid & unclaimed dividend for the financial year 2016-17.
During FY25, your Company has not accepted any freshdeposits from the public in terms of the provisions ofSection 73 of the Act. Further, no amount on account ofprincipal or interest on deposits from the public wasoutstanding as on March 31, 2025 and all deposits havebeen paid off in totality.
Your Company has not given any guarantee and/orprovided any security to any body corporate, whetherdirectly or indirectly, within the meaning of Section 186 ofthe Act. The details of loans have been disclosed in noteno. 8 and details of investments have been disclosed innote no. 5 to the standalone financial statements formingpart of this Report.
The Company does not propose to transfer anyamount to reserves.
In terms of section 134(3) (ca) of the Act, during theFinancial Year ended on March 31, 2025, the statutoryauditors, cost auditors and the secretarial auditors havenot reported to the Audit Committee, under section 143(12)of the Act, any instances of fraud committed against theCompany by its officers or employees, the details of whichwould need to be mentioned in the Board's Report.
During the year under review, the company continuedto obtain Credit Ratings from the Agency named asInfomerics Valuations and Ratings Private Limited inrelation to the various financial facilities it has obtainedfrom banks as on 31st March, 2025.
At the end of the financial year under consideration theedible oil business has nearly been exited by the Companybarring few sections of the plant being continued to fulfilpre-agreed commitments and is now primarily focussingon the Distillery segment only.
There have not been any material changes in theCompany's operations.
During the year under review, No Resolution and matterspassed through Postal Ballot.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with section 134(3)(a) ofthe Companies Act, 2013, copies of the Annual Returnsof the Company prepared in accordance with Section92(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 11 of theCompanies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014are placed on the website of the Company https://www.bcl.ind.in/investors-pdf/694/Annual%20Return%20FY24-25.
The report on Corporate Governance as stipulated underthe SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 forms an integral part of this Report.The requisite certificate from the Statutory Auditors ofthe Company confirming compliance with the conditionsof corporate governance is attached to the report onCorporate Governance.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report as given inthe Annual Report forms part of this Report as Annexure A
The Board Committees play a crucial role in the governancestructure of the Company and have been constituted todeal with the specific areas / activities which concern theCompany and need a closer review.
The Board Committees are set up under formal approvalof the Board to carry out clearly defined roles which are
considered to be performed by members of the Board, asa part of good governance practice. The Board supervisesthe execution of its responsibilities by the Committees andis responsible for their action. The minutes of the meetingsof all Committees are placed before the Board for review.The Board has currently the following Statutory Committees:
I. Audit Committee
II. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
III. Stakeholder Relationship Committee
IV. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
V. Risk Management Committee
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered into bythe Company during the Financial Year ended on March31, 2025 with related parties were in the ordinary courseof business, on an arm's length basis, had no conflictwith the interest of the Company and in accordance withthe policy on related party transactions. All related partytransactions are placed before the Audit Committee on aquarterly basis for review and approval. As provided undersection 134(3)(h) of the Act and Rules made thereunderand the Listing Regulations, disclosure of particulars ofmaterial transactions (i.e. transactions exceeding 10,000million. (Rupees Ten Thousand Million only) or 10% (tenpercent) of the annual consolidated turnover as per thelast Audited Financial Statements) with related partiesentered into by the Company in the prescribed Form No.AOC-2 is annexed to this report as Annexure-A. Disclosureson related party transactions as per Ind-AS 24 are set out inthe Notes to the Audited Standalone Financial Statements.
As a part of the Company's annual planning process,before the beginning of a financial year, details of all thetransactions proposed to be executed with related parties,including the estimated amounts of transactions to beexecuted and other relevant details, are approved by theAudit Committee and the Board.
Further approval is sought during the year for any newtransaction / modification to the previously approvedlimits / terms of contracts with the related parties. Thisis followed by a quarterly review of the related partytransactions by the Audit Committee. The policy onmateriality of related party transactions and dealingwith related party transactions is provided in a separatesection of Corporate Governance Report, which forms apart of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to and in compliance with provisions of regulation23(9) of the Listing Regulations, the Company has filed therelated party transactions with the stock exchanges onthe date of disclosing the standalone and consolidatedfinancial results.
Pursuant to Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013and applicable provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, theCompany has formulated a Vigil Mechanism for directorsand employees to report genuine concerns have beenestablished. The Vigil Mechanism Policy has been uploadedon the website of the Company at www.bcl.ind.in.
Companies' vigil mechanism, plays a crucial rolein upholding the values by providing a platform foremployees and stakeholders to report concerns aboutunethical behaviour, fraud, or misconduct.
Companies' vigil mechanism is designed to EncourageReporting; Robust Processes; Timely Resolutions;Compliance and Monitoring; Awareness and Training.
Companies believe that maintaining a strong vigilmechanism not only strengthens our governanceframework but also reinforces trust among our stakeholders.We remain committed to fostering an environment whereethical behavior is valued and upheld by all.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGSAND OUTGO
The information relating to conservation of energy, technologyabsorption and foreign exchange earnings & outgo, asrequired under Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,is given at Annexure - C forming part of this Report.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
The Company has received a show cause notice (SCN) from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) wherein theCompany was asked to show cause as to why an inquiry should not be held against the Company and its Managing Directorin terms of Rule 4 of SEBI (procedure of holding inquiry and imposing penalties) Rules, 1995 read with section 15-I of the SEBIAct, 1992 for the alleged violation of Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (listing obligations and disclosure requirements) regulations, 2015read with relevant regulations of SEBI (Issue of capital and disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 and SEBI (Prohibitionof Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The matter was pursued and the Company and its Managing Director has received thesettlement order nos. SO/an/pr/2024-25/8146,8147 on March 6, 2025 from the office of the General Manager & Adjudicating /Enquiry Officer, Enquiries and Adjudication Department (EAD-5), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Below is the gist of the matter pursuant to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD 1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023:
The Company has paid a fine of H 20,000 plus GST to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange levied as per MasterCircular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024 (Chapter-VII(A)-Penal Action for Non-Compliance),
Sr. No.
Description
1.
Name of the Authority
Mr. Amar Navlani
General Manager & Adjudicating /Enquiry Officer,Enquiries and Adjudication Department (EAD-5),Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
2.
Nature and details of the action(s) initiated, ororder(s) passed
Regulations 28 and 31 of the Settlement Regulations
3.
Date of receipt of communication from the authority
March 6, 2025
4.
Details of the violation(s) / contravention(s)
Violation of Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (listing obligations
committed or alleged to be committed
and disclosure requirements) regulations, 2015 readwith relevant regulations of SEBI (Issue of capital anddisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 and SEBI(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
Impact on financial, operation or other activities of
Settlement charges:
the listed entity, quantifiable in monetary terms tothe extent possible
H 1430000 (Fourteen Lakh Thirty Thousand Rupees) paidby the Company
H 2860000 (Twenty-Eight Lakh Sixty Thousand Rupees)paid by the Managing Director of the Company.Company does not expect the said Order to have anymaterial financial impact on the Company.
Sr.
No Category
No. of complaints during financialyear 2024-25
No. of complaints pendingas at end of year 2024-25
1 Child labour / forced labour / involuntary labour
The Company does not hire ChildLabour, Forced Labour or involuntaryLabour (No Case Reported)
Not Applicable
2 Sexual Harassment
No reported case
3 Discriminatory Employment
issued by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)with respect to penal actions prescribed for non¬compliance of Reg 13(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and StandardOperating Procedure.
There was 20-day delay in filing the disclosure ofrelated party transactions to the stock exchanges underregulation 13 (3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 for the Quarter ending31st march,2025 and subsequent the penalty was imposedand has since been paid.
As per the policy for waiver of fines, company has filed anapplication for waiver on the Portal.
As part of our good corporate governance practices,we are providing the following disclosures to ensuretransparency and accountability.
The Company has paid a fine of H 5000 plus GST to BSELimited and National Stock Exchange levied as perMaster Circular No. SEBI/HO/ CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/2023/120dated July 11, 2023 (Chapter-VII(A)- Penal Action forNon-Compliance), issued by Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (SEBI) with respect to penal actionsprescribed for non- compliance of Reg 23(9) of theSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 and Standard Operating Procedure.
There was 1-day delay in filing the disclosure of relatedparty transactions to the stock exchanges underregulation 23 (9) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 for the Quarter ending31st march,2024 and subsequent the penalty was imposedand has since been paid.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s AMRG & Associates, Chartered Accountants, NewDelhi, (FRN: 004453N) being the Statutory Auditors ofthe Company has submitted their audit report alongwith the audited standalone and consolidated financialstatements and there are no qualifications or reservationor remarks made by the Auditors in their Report.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT AND SECRETARIALCOMPLIANCE REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,the Company had appointed M/s S. Parnami & Associates,Company Secretaries, a firm of Company Secretariesin Practice, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of theCompany. Secretarial Audit Report as per Section 204 of
Companies Act 2013 is placed as Annexure - B to thisreport. No adverse comments have been made in the saidreport by the Practicing Company Secretary.
Regulation 24A of SEBI (LODR) Regulations read with SEBIcircular no. CIR/CFD/CMD1/27/2019 mandated all listedentities to obtain annual secretarial compliance Reportson compliance with SEBI Regulations and circulars/guidelines issued thereunder from a company secretaryin practice. Accordingly, the Company has obtained aSecretarial Compliance Report for FY 2024-25 from S.Parnami & Associates, Practicing Company Secretariesand filed the same with BSE and NSE.
The Auditors' Report and the Secretarial Audit Report forthe Financial Year ended March 31, 2025, do not containany qualification or reservation or adverse remarks.
APPLICABILITY AND MAINTENANCE OF COSTRECORDS
In terms of Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules,2018, a Disclosure is hereby made that maintenance ofcost records as specified by the Central Governmentunder sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act,2013, is required by the Company and accordingly suchaccounts and records are made and maintained.
COST AUDITORS
The Board of Directors has on the recommendation ofAudit Committee, approved the appointment of M/sKhushwinder Kumar & Co., Cost Accountants, Jalandhar(Firm Registration No. 100123), as the Cost Auditors of theCompany for the year 2024-25 at a remuneration as maybe decided mutually. The proposed remuneration of theCost Auditors would be approved by the members in theensuing AGM for the financial year 2024-25. The Cost Auditreport shall be duly filed within prescribed time.
APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARIAL AUDITOR ANDINTERNAL AUDITOR
The Company had, in accordance with the applicableprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013, appointed M/s S.Parnami & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries(C.P. No. 11181), Bathinda, as the Secretarial Auditors for year2024-25. During the year, the Company has appointed M/sMohan & Mohan, Chartered accountants (FRN 002612N),Bathinda as the Internal Auditors of the Company.
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE (D &O)
As per the requirements of Regulation 25 (10) of the SEBIListing Regulations, applicable to the Company beingcovered under top 1000 companies based on their marketcapitalization as at 31st March, 2023, the Company hastaken Directors and Officers Insurance Policy (D & O) w.e.f.
F.Y. 2022-23, for all of its directors with a quantum andcoverage as approved by Board of Directors and samecontinue for the F.Y 2024-25.
LISTING OF SECURITIES
The securities (Equity Shares) of the Company are listed atboth BSE Ltd. (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). TheCompany has paid the listing fees to the BSE and NSE up tothe financial year 2025-26.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The industrial relations remained very cordial andresponsive during the year under review.
STATEMENT AS TO INTERNAL COMPLAINTSCOMMITTEE
In terms of Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules,2018, it is hereby stated that the Company has compliedwith provisions relating to the constitution of InternalComplaints Committee under the Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013.
STATEMENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLESECRETARIAL STANDARDS
It is hereby stated that the Company has duly compliedwith applicable Secretarial Standards for the year 2024-25.
DISCLOSURE OF COMPLAINTS OF SEXUALHARRASMENT, CHILD LABOUR ETC.
The Company's Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassmentat workplace is in line with the requirements of theSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (Prevention of SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace Act) and Rulesframed there under. Internal Complaints Committeeshave also been set up to redress complaints receivedregarding sexual harassment.
The Company is committed to providing a safe andconducive work environment to all of its employeesand associates. The following is a summary of sexualharassment complaints received and disposed of duringthe year 2024-25:
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
As per requirement of Section 135 of the Companies Act,2013 read with Schedule VII of the said Act and further readwith Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules,2014, the Company has a duly constituted "CorporateSocial Responsibility Committee" consisting of followingpersons as Members/ Chairman:
Name of DirectorNo.
Designation
1 Mr. Parampal
Chairman (non-executive and
Singh Bal
independent Director)
2 Mrs. Neerja Jain
Member (non-executive andindependent Director)
3 Mr. Sat NarainGoyal
Member (Whole Time Director)
During the year 2024-25, in its pursuit to contribute tothe society, BCL Industries Limited through its CSR arm,continued the construction of patients shelter home nearAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bathinda toprovide subsidized accommodation to the patients andtheir relatives coming from far off places to reside thereduring their treatment at AIIMS. Till the end of the financial2024-25, approx. 6 Cr. has already been spent of this projectand is presently ongoing. Complete details about the CSRpolicy and initiatives taken by the Company during theyear are available on your company's website www.bcl.ind.in. The Report on CSR activities is given in Annexure- Dforming part of this Report.
The provision for gratuity has been made as providedunder the Payment of Gratuity Act,1972 on the basis ofActuarial Valuation.
The provisions of Rule 5(2) & 5(3) of the Companies(Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014 requiring particulars of the employees in receiptof remuneration in excess of E 8.5 lakhs per month orH 1.02 Crores per year to be disclosed in the Report of Boardof Directors are not applicable to the Company as none ofthe employees was in receipt of remuneration in excess ofthe specified amounts. So, this information is NIL.
The information and other details required under Section197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of theCompanies (Appointment & Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 is given in the Statement annexedherewith at Annexure- E forming part of this Report.
Pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of section134(3)(n) of the Act and regulation 21 of the Listing Regulations,the Company has constituted a Risk ManagementCommittee ("RMC"). The details of the RMC and its terms ofreference are set out in the Corporate Governance Report,which forms a part of this Annual Report.
A well-defined risk management mechanism coveringthe risk mapping and trend analysis, risk exposure,potential impact and risk mitigation process is in place.The objective of the mechanism is to minimize the impactof risks identified and take advance actions to prevent ormitigate them. The mechanism works on the principlesof probability of occurrence and impact, if triggered. Adetailed exercise is being carried out to identify, evaluate,monitor and manage both business and non-businessrisks. The Company has framed a Risk Management Policy
to identify and assess the key risk areas, monitor and reportcompliance and effectiveness of the policy and procedure.
During the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025, theCompany has reviewed its Risk Management Policy andno revision was made in the said Policy. Discussion on risksand concerns is covered in the MDA which forms a part ofthis Annual Report.
Pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of section134(5)(e) of the Act read with rule 8(5) of the AccountRules, the Company has designed and implemented aprocess driven framework for Internal Financial Controls("IFC"). For the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025, theBoard is of the opinion that the Company has sound IFCcommensurate with the size, scale and complexity of itsbusiness operations.
The IFC operates effectively and no material weaknessexists. The Company has a process in place to continuouslymonitor the same and identify gaps, if any, and implementnew and / or improved internal controls whenever theeffect of such gaps would have a material effect on theCompany's operations.
The Company has a well-placed, proper and adequateIFC system, which ensures:
® Orderly and efficient conduct of its business,
® Safeguarding of its assets,
® Prevention and detection of frauds and errors,
® Accuracy and completeness of the accounting records
and
® Timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Board reviews the effectiveness of controls documentedas a part of IFC framework and takes necessary correctiveand preventive actions wherever weaknesses are identifiedas a result of such reviews. This review covers entity levelcontrols, process level controls, fraud risk controls and theInformation Technology environment.
Based on this evaluation, no significant events had cometo notice during the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely tomaterially affect, our IFC. The management has also cometo a conclusion that the IFC and other financial reportingwas effective during the Financial Year ended on March 31,2025 and is adequate considering the business operationsof the Company. The Statutory Auditors of the Companyhave audited the IFC with reference to Financial Reportingand their Audit Report is annexed as an Annexure to theIndependent Auditors' Report under Standalone FinancialStatements and Consolidated Financial Statements.
i. Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy:
The Company has built a reputation for doingbusiness with honesty and integrity and it has zerotolerance for any type of unethical behavior orwrongdoing. The Company has in place a stringentvigil system to report unethical behavior in order topromote professionalism, fairness, dignity and ethicalbehavior in its employees.
Pursuant to and in compliance with the provisionsof section 177(9) of the Act, rule 7 of The Companies(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014and regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations, theCompany has established vigil mechanism andframed Whistle Blower Policy for Directors andemployees to report concerns about unethicalbehavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation ofthe Company's Code of Conduct or Ethics Policy andInsider Trading Regulations. The Whistle Blower Policyis uploaded on Company's website and the weblinkof the same is provided in a separate section ofCorporate Governance Report which forms a part ofthis Annual Report.
The Company has framed "BCL Business ConductPolicy" ("Business Conduct Policy") and is monitoredby the managing Director of the Company. Everyemployee is required to review and sign the policy atthe time of joining and an undertaking shall be givenfor adherence to the Business Conduct Policy. Theobjective of the Business Conduct Policy is to conductthe business in an honest, transparent and ethicalmanner. The Business Conduct Policy provides foranti-bribery and avoidance of other corrupt practicesby the employees of the Company.
Your Directors state that the Company has madedisclosures in this report for the items prescribed in section
134(3) of the Act and rule 8 of the Accounts Rules to theextent the transactions took place on those items duringthe Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025.
During the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025, theCompany has not-
(i) issued any warrants, debentures, bonds or any otherconvertible or non-convertible securities,
(ii) issued any shares with differential voting rights,
(iii) issued any sweat equity shares and
(iv) made any changes in voting rights.
There are no proceedings initiated / pending against yourCompany under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016 which can materially impact the business of theCompany. There were no instances where your Companyrequired the valuation for a one-time settlement or whiletaking the loan from the Banks or Financial institutions.
The equity shares of the Company were not suspended fortrading during the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025.
Disclosure pertaining to explanation for any deviationor variation in connection with certain terms of publicissue, right issue, preferential issue, etc. is not applicableto the Company.
There were no revisions of the financial statements andthe Board's Report during the Financial Year ended onMarch 31, 2025.
No significant or material orders were passed by theRegulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the goingconcern status of the Company and its operations in thefuture during the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025.
In terms of section 134(3)(l) of the Act, apart from what ismentioned in this report, there are no material changesand commitments affecting the financial position of theCompany between the end of the financial year to whichthe financial statements relate and the date of this report.
Statements in this report, describing the Company'sobjectives, expectations and/or anticipations may beforward looking within the meaning of applicable SecuritiesLaw and Regulations. Actual results may differ materiallyfrom those stated in the statement. Important factors thatcould influence the Company's operations include globaland domestic supply and demand conditions affectingselling prices of finished goods, availability of inputsand their prices, changes in the Government policies,regulations, tax laws, economic developments within thecountry and outside and other factors such as litigationand industrial relations.
The Company assumes no responsibility in respect of theforward- looking statements, which may undergo changesin future on the basis of subsequent developments,information, or events.
Pursuant to the Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013the Board of Directors of the Company confirms that:
In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financialyear ended March 31st, 2025, the applicable accountingstandards and Ind AS had been followed and there wereno material departures;
The directors had selected such accounting policies andapplied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to givea true and fair view of the state of affairs of the companyat the end of the financial year as at March 31, 2025 and ofthe profit and loss of the company for that period;
The directors had taken proper and sufficient care forthe maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguardingthe assets of the company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
The directors had prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis;
The directors, in the case of a listed Company, had laiddown internal financial controls to be followed by thecompany and that such internal financial controls areadequate and were operating effectively.
The directors had devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable laws andthat such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, and seniormanagement of the Company have confirmed compliancewith the Code of Conduct applicable to the Directors andemployees of the Company and the declaration in thisregard made by CFO and the Mg. Director of the Companyforms part of this Annual Report. The said code is availableat the Company's website i.e., www.bcl.ind.in.
The Board of Directors place on record sincere gratitudeand appreciation for all the employees at all levels fortheir hard work, solidarity, cooperation, and dedicationduring the year.
The Board conveys its appreciation for its customers,shareholders, suppliers as well as vendors, bankers,business associates, regulatory and governmentauthorities for their continued support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
RAJINDER MITTAL SAT NARAIN GOYAL
Managing Director Whole Time Director
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