Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 32nd Annual Reporttogether with the Financial Statements (Standalone and Consolidated)of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31,2025.
A brief overview on Standalone and Consolidated FinancialPerformance for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 is as follows:
Particulars
31.03.2025
(Audited)
31.03.2024
Revenue from operations
97101.17
88474.41
Other Income
72.44
1180.92
Total Income
97173.61
89655.33
Expenses
Operating Expenditure
50390.72
47925.46
Excise Duty
17731.21
15179.63
Employee Benefit Expense
2118.85
1833.51
Depreciation and amortizationexpenses
1250.86
1152.91
Other Expenses
17258.94
16144.16
Total Expenses
88750.58
82235.67
Profit before finance cost and tax
8423.03
7419.66
Finance Cost
465.33
719.67
Profit before tax
7957.70
6699.99
Tax Expenses
2185.23
1983.21
Share of profit/(loss) in associates
-
Profit before comprehensiveincome
5772.47
4716.78
Other comprehensive incomes
(28.55)
(0.90)
Total Comprehensive Income forthe year (PAT)
5743.92
4715.88
B. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
283072.98
246428.96
450.21
571.71
283523.19
247000.67
92580.74
83227.95
138782.70
118361.66
4692.11
3776.47
2596.61
2134.80
29397.21
26117.86
268049.37
233618.74
15473.82
13381.93
1105.93
1188.79
14367.89
12193.14
3918.26
3543.58
10449.63
8649.56
(40.86)
(3.24)
10408.77
8652.80
Total Comprehensive Income forthe Period attributable to:Owners of the Company
9553.87
8535.64
Non-Controlling Interest
854.90
117.16
Your Directors do not propose to transfer any amount to the generalreserves and the entire amount of profit for the year forms part of the'Retained Earnings'.
During FY 2024-25 your Board has not recommend any dividendon equity share in order to conserve Cash and growth plans of theCompany.
The Dividend Distribution Policy as adopted and formulated bythe Board in terms of Regulation 43A of the Listing Regulations isavailable on the Company's website and can be assessed at the link:https://somindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/som-dividend-distribution-policy.pdf
During the year under review, on consolidated basis, your Companyregistered Gross Revenue of Rs.283523.19 Lacs, whereas the ProfitBefore Tax and Total Comprehensive Income (PAT) for the year stood atRs.14367.89 Lacs and Rs.10408.77 Lacs respectively. On a standalonebasis, the Company registered Gross Revenue of Rs.97173.61 Lacs,whereas the Profit Before Tax and Total Comprehensive Income (PAT)for the year stood at Rs.7957.70 Lacs and Rs.5743.92 Lacs, respectively.
The following are the key developments reported by your company -PRODUCTS -
- The launch of Woodpecker Premium Beer, India's first twist-capbeer in Karnataka marks a revolutionary step in the Indian beermarket
"Power Cool brand secured its position as the second mostpopular and highest-selling beer in Karnataka”
- Successful commissioned the state-of-the-art wraparoundpackaging equipment at our Bhopal canning facility boostsoverall efficiency by approximately 25%
- Woodpecker Greenagri Nutrients Private Limited. A Subsidiary ofour Company, is Setting up a New Greenfield Project in the Stateof Uttar Pradesh.
- Execution of the capex at Odisha is on track and expected tocomplete in time to catch the beer season.
The details pertaining to composition of Audit Committee areincluded in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part ofthis Annual Report.
M/s AKB Jain & Co., Chartered Accountants, (FRN:003904C) was re¬appointed by the company as Statutory Auditor in the thirty FirstAnnual General Meeting held on 28th September, 2024 for a period ofthree Consecutive Years .In terms of Provision of section 139 (2) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rules made thereunder, Accordinglythe Auditor hold office until the conclusion of the 34th Annual GeneralMeeting to held in year 2027.
The Statutory Auditors have submitted a certificate confirming theireligibility under Section 139 of the Act and meet the criteria forappointment specified in Section 141 of the Act. Further, the Companyhas also received a copy of Peer Review Certificate as prescribed bythe Institute of Chartered Accountant of India to the Auditors anddeclaration from the Auditors that they are not disqualified for suchappointment/ reappointment under the said Act.
The Notes on accounts and observations of the Auditors in theirReport on the Accounts of the Company are self- explanatory.
There were no observations (including any qualification, reservation,adverse remark or disclaimer) of the Auditors in their Audit Reportsthat may call for any explanation from the Directors.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act,2013 read and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/sNeelesh Jain & Associates, Company Secretaries to undertake theSecretarial Audit of the Company for the FY 2024-25.
The comments of Board on observations of Secretarial Auditor ofthe Company in their Report for the FY 2024-25 are self-explanatoryindicated below and the Report of the Secretarial Audit in Form MR-3is annexed as Annexure I. Further, in terms of Regulation 24A of theSEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, the Company carried out Secretarial Audit of its materialunlisted subsidiaries i.e. (a) Woodpecker Distilleries & BreweriesPrivate Limited and (b) Som Distilleries and Breweries Odisha PrivateLimited, through M/s MM Chawla & Associates, Company Secretariesin Practice. The reports of the secretarial audit are annexed herewithas Annexure I (A) & Annexure I (B) respectively. The Annual SecretarialCompliance Certificate duly signed by M/s N.K. Jain & Associates,Company Secretaries has been submitted to the Stock Exchanges andis annexed at Annexure I (C) to this Board's Report.
Under Companies Act, 2013 -
As per Section 124(6) of the Act read with the IEPF Rules as amended,all the Shares in respect of which dividend has remained unpaid/unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more are required to betransferred to IEPF Account. The Company is in process to send notice /reminders to the concerned members and to publish notice regardingthe same in newspaper(s).
Penalties of Rs.1,88,000 each imposed by both BSE and NSE on theCompany for non-compliance of composition under Regulation 20and Regulation 21(2) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
Management Response - the Company has submitted fine waiverapplications to both exchanges, citing the grace period permittedunder the respective regulations. The company currently awaiting theexchanges' consideration and response to the waiver request.
Pursuant to Section 204 and other applicable provisions, if any, of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meeting of Board andits Powers) Rules, 2014 [including any statutory modification(s) oramendment(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force]and Regulation 24A (1) (b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) (Third Amendment) Regulations 2024, the Boardof Directors on the recommendation of the Audit Committee had
appointed M/s N.K. Jain & Associates, Company Secretaries, havingFirm Registration No.: S2005MP082700, as Secretarial Auditors of theCompany to hold office for the first term of 5 consecutive years fromFY 2025-26 to FY 2029-2030 at such remuneration as may be decidedby the Board of Directors in consultation with the Secretarial Auditorsof the Company.
The necessary resolution seeking members approval for appointmentof M/s N.K. Jain & Associates, Company Secretaries forms part of AGMnotice.
The Board of Directors had appointed M/s Sobhani & Agarwal,Chartered Accountant as the Internal Auditors of the Company forthe F.Y. 2024-25. Internal Financial Control & Systems of the Companyhas been devised through its extensive experience that ensurescontrol over various functions of its business. The Company practicesQuality Management System for Design, Planning, Constructionand Marketing. Periodic audits conducted by Internal Auditors andStatutory Auditors provide means whereby any weakness, whetherfinancial or otherwise, is identified and rectified in time.
The Audit Committee receives a quarterly update of the key findingsand the action taken report. The details in respect of internal financialcontrol and their adequacy are included in the ManagementDiscussion and Analysis, which is a part of this report.
The company was in requirement of funds for working capital & Otherobjects for which the company came up with a preferential Cum PrivatePlacement issue of Equity Shares and convertible equity warrantsof approx. Rs.148.50 Crore. The proceeds from the preferential issueof equity shares were fully utilised during the year for the specifiedobjects. The period of warrants has been completed
The members vide resolution passed in Extraordinary General Meetingon April 30, 2024 approved the sub-division/ split of 1 (One) fully paid-up equity share having face value of ^5.00 (Rupees Five only) each into1 (One) fully paid up equity shares having face value of ^2.00 (RupeeTwo only) each and consequential alteration in the existing CapitalClause of the Memorandum of Association (MOA) of your Company.
After the requisite approvals of the Stock Exchanges i.e. BSE and NSEand the depositories i.e. NSDL and CDSL, new ISIN (INE480C01038)was allotted to your Company. The effect of change in face value of theshare was reflected on the share price at the Stock Exchanges whereyour Company is listed (BSE and NSE) effective from May 24, 2024 i.e.record date for the purpose of sub-division/ split of equity shares ofyour Company.
As a result of the sub-division/ split of equity shares of your Company,it has become more affordable and encouraged participation ofinvestors at large.
Accordingly, the capital structure of your Company post sub-division/split of equity shares aon on 31.03.2025 is as follows:
Type of Capital
No. ofEquity
FaceValue(in ?)
Total ShareCapital(in ?)
Authorised Share
250000000
? 2/-
500000000
Capital
Issued, Subscribed
205901312
411802624
and Paid-up ShareCapital
On recommendation by the Board, the shareholders of the company inthe Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held through Other Audio VisualMeans (OAVM) on April, 30, 2024, has approved the change of nameof the Company from 'Som Distilleries Breweries & Wineries Limited' to
'Som Distilleries and Breweries Limited. The Certificate w.r.t. change ofName is received from the concerned ROC.
As on March 31,2025, the Company has 2 (Two) Subsidiary Companies,one being Wholly Owned Subsidiary i.e. Som Distilleries and BreweriesOdisha Private Limited and the other one being Subsidiary CompanyWoodpecker Distilleries & Breweries Private Limited. List of companieswhich have been consolidated at the year-end is given in theSignificant Accounting Policies of the Consolidated Audited FinancialStatements of the Company. The company is also having an associatecompany Woodpecker Greenagri Nutrients Pvt. Ltd.
There has been no material change in the nature of the business ofthe Subsidiaries. A separate statement containing the report on theperformance and financial position of each of subsidiaries is includedin the consolidated financial statements of the Company forming partof this Annual Report.
Pursuant to applicable Accounting Standards on ConsolidatedFinancial Statements and Financial Reporting issued by the ICAIand as prescribed by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI),Consolidated Financial Statements, which includes the financialinformation of the subsidiaries, are enclosed and forms part of thisAnnual Report.
As per the provision of first proviso of Section 129(3) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,the Financial Statements of the Subsidiary Companies have not beenattached to the Annual Report. However, Company has attachedalong with its financial statements a separate statement containingthe salient features of financial statements of its subsidiaries in FormAOC-1.
Further, the Annual Accounts of the Subsidiary Companies and thedetailed related information shall be made available to shareholdersof the Company and of its Subsidiary Companies upon request andthe Annual Accounts of the subsidiary companies shall also be kept forinspection by any shareholder in the head office of the Company andthe office of its subsidiary companies. Further, the annual accounts forthe FY 2024-25 of both the subsidiary companies are available on thewebsite of the Company i.e., www.somindia.com.
As per Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a BusinessResponsibility and Sustainability Reporting is annexed as Annexure IIand forms part of this Annual Report.
The Board, upon the recommendation of the CSR Committee, hasadopted CSR Policy and initiated its implementation. The CSR Policy isavailable on the Company's website www.somindia.com.
The details pertaining to composition of CSR Committee are includedin the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this AnnualReport. The Annual Report on CSR activities is annexed as AnnexureIII.
The Company has Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) with Ms.Anamma Bosco as (Presiding Officer), Mr. Nakul Kam Sethi (Member),Mr. Rajesh Dubey (Member) and Ms. Madhuri Goel a member froman NGO, in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,2013.
All female employees are covered under the Policy. There was nocomplaint received from any employee during the FY 2024-25 andhence no complaint is outstanding as on March 31, 2025 for redressal.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152(6) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, Mr. Nakul Kam Sethi (DIN: 06512548), Wholetime Directorof the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting ("AGM”) of the Company and being eligible, offers himselffor re-appointment. The Board on the recommendation of theNomination & Remuneration Committee ("NRC”) has recommendedhis re-appointment in the ensuing AGM.
Ms. Nishi Arora (DIN: 07021730), Non-Executive/Independent Directorhas ceased from the Board of the Company w.e.f. November 14,
2024 as her term got expired. The Board appreciated Ms. Nishi Aroravaluable contribution during her tenure as Independent Director ofthe Company.
Mr. Jagdish Kumar Arora (DIN: 00224633) was re-appointed asChairman and Managing Director of the Company for a further periodof 5 years with effect from February 4, 2025 and such re-appointmentwas approved by the Shareholders at the Extraordinary GeneralMeeting of the company held on March 24, 2025.
Mr. Uma Kant Samal (DIN: 08669929) was re-appointed as Non-Executive/Independent Director of the Company on Attaining the ageof 75 years for a further period of 2 years with effect from April 20,
2025 and such re-appointment was approved by the Shareholders atthe Extraordinary General Meeting of the company held on March 24,2025.
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Dubey (DIN: 10912000) was Appointed as WholeTime Director of the Company for a period of 5 years with effectfrom January 28, 2025 and such Appointment was approved by theShareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the companyheld on March 24, 2025.
Mr. Rajat Batra (DIN: 02695119) was Appointed as Non-Executive Non¬Independent Director of the Company for a period of 5 years witheffect from January 28, 2025 and such Appointment was approvedby the Shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting of thecompany held on March 24, 2025.
The Company has formulated a policy on 'familiarisation programmefor independent directors'which is available on the Company's websiteat the link https://somindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SOM-Familiarization-Programme-for-Independent-Directors.pdf
The Board, as on March 31, 2025 comprises 8 Members - 3 ExecutiveDirectors and 4 Non-Executive/Independent Directors and 1 Non-Executive/ Non-Independent Director. During the period under review,your directors met 7 (Seven) times. The maximum time-gap betweenany two consecutive meetings was within the period prescribed underthe Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015. Details of number of meetingsof Board and various Committees attended during the year by eachDirector/ Member is disclosed in the Corporate Governance Reportforming part of this Annual Report.
The Board, as on March 31, 2025 has Seven Committees namely,Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee,Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Stakeholder RelationshipCommittee, Risk Management Committee, Executive Legal andBorrowing Committee and Fund Raising Committee.
A detailed note on the composition of the Board and Committeesincluding meetings, attendance thereat is provided in the CorporateGovernance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
Mr. Jagdish Kumar Arora (DIN: 00224633), is the Chairman andManaging Director, Mr. Nakul Kam Sethi (DIN: 06512548) is the Wholetime Director, Mr. Nitin Malviya is the Chief Financial Officer and Mr.Om Prakash Singh is the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer ofthe Company.
The Independent Directors met on January 28, 2025, without theattendance of Non-Independent Directors and members of theManagement. The Independent Directors reviewed the performanceof non-independent directors and the Board as a whole; theperformance of the Chairperson of the Company, taking into accountthe views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors andassessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information
between the Company Management and the Board that is necessaryfor the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
The Board confirms that, during the period under review, the Companyhas complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) as amended from timeto time.
All the Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures tothe Board that they fulfil all the requirements as stipulated in Section149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015;So, as to qualify themselves to be appointed as Independent Directorsunder the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevantrules thereof.
In the opinion of the Board, they fulfil the condition for appointment/re-appointment as Independent Directors on the Board. Further, inthe opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors also possessthe attributes of integrity, expertise and experience as required tobe disclosed under Rule 8(5)(iiia) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014.
Pursuant to the requirement under section 134(5) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it ishereby confirmed that:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Yearended March 31, 2025, the applicable Accounting Standardshave been followed and there are no material departures;
b. The Directors had selected such accounting policies and appliedthem consistently 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 on March 31, 2025 and of theprofit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguardingthe assets of the Company and for preventing and detectingfraud and other irregularities; and
d. The Directors had prepared the financial statements of theCompany for the Financial Year ended March 31,2025 on a 'goingconcern' basis.
e. The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to befollowed by the Company and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and were operating effectively.
f. The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliancewith the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systemswere adequate and operating effectively.
As required by the provisions of Section 197 read with Rule 5 of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules 2014, details of the Employees are set out in Annexure IV.
Further, during the year under review, no director has received anycommission from the Company accordingly the provision of Section197(14) of the Act are not applicable to the Company.
The Company has "SOM Employees Stock Option Plan Scheme 2020”("SOM ESOP-2020”). The company with requisite approvals hadextended the benefits of the SOM ESOP-2020 scheme for the benefitof permanent Employees and/ or Directors of the Company and/or subsidiary company(ies), as may be permissible under the SEBIRegulations.
During the year under review, the Company did not issue/grant anyoptions under "SOM ESOP-2020 scheme”.
Accordingly, there are no outstanding options under SOM ESOP-2020as on March 31,2025 and no disclosures in terms of Companies (ShareCapital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 and Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)Regulations, 2021 is required.
Further the Company had received the in-principle approval fromthe stock exchanges for the for implementation of SOM ESOP-2020scheme in terms of the amended regulations.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT/TECHNOLOGY/ ABSORPTION/ FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING ANDOUTGO
The information required pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of theCompanies Act, 2013, read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014pertaining to Conservation of Energy, Research & Development,Technology Absorption is set out in Annexure V.
As per the SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/OIAE/IGRD/P/CIR/2022/0150 dated November 7, 2022, the Company is timely redressingthe Investor Complaints through the SEBI complaints Redress System(SCORES). As a part of compliance, the Company has a StakeholderRelationship Committee to redress the issues relating to investors.It consists of Three Members namely Mr. Satpal Kumar Arora,Chairperson, Mr. Rajesh Kumar Dubey and Mr. Nakul Kam Sethi, asMembers.
The details of this Committee are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
The equity shares of the Company are listed on the National StockExchange of India Ltd. (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE). The Company haspaid annual listing fees for FY 2024-25 has already been paid to thecredit of both the Stock Exchanges.
The Directors adhere to the requirements set out by the Securities andExchange Board of India's Corporate Governance practices and haveimplemented all the stipulations prescribed. Secretarial compliances,reporting, intimations etc. Under the Companies Act, 2013, listingagreement(s) and other applicable laws, rules and regulations arenoted in the Board/ Committee Meetings from time to time. TheCompany has implemented several best corporate governancepractices as prevalent globally.
The Corporate Governance Report as stipulated under Regulation34(3) and other applicable Regulations read with Part C of Schedule Vof SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 forms part of this Report.
The requisite Certificate from the Company secretary in practice, M/sN.K. Jain & Associates, Company Secretaries, confirming compliancewith the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated underRegulation 34(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 read with Part E of Schedule V of theaforesaid Regulations, forms part of this Report.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required underRegulation 34(2)(e) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 forms part of this Annual Report.
The Annual Return of the Company as on March 31, 2025 is availableon the Company's website and can be accessed at the Company'swebsite under the weblink https://www.somindia.com
Your Directors' state that no disclosure or reporting is required inrespect of Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the
Act, as there were no transactions on these items during the financialyear under review.
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit asprescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 are not applicable to the business activities of the Company.
All contracts/ arrangements/ transaction entered by the Companyduring the financial year with related parties were in the ordinarycourse of business and on arm's length basis.
During the year, the Company had entered any contract/arrangement/transaction with the related parties which could be consideredmaterial in accordance with the Policy of the Company on materialityof related party transactions. The details of related party transactionsin form AOC-2 is enclosed as Annexure-VI. The RPT Policy is availableon the Company's website under the weblink https://www.somindia.com. Your Directors' draw attention of the Members to Note no. 42 ofthe financial statements which set out related party disclosure.
The particulars of loans given, investments made and guaranteesprovided by the Company under Section 186 of the Companies Act,2013, have been disclosed in the financial statements provided in thisIntegrated Annual Report. Please refer to the Notes of the StandaloneFinancial Statements.
There was no significant and material order passed by the regulators orcourts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company'soperations in future.
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial positionof the Company occurred between the end of the financial year towhich these financial statements relate till the date of this report.
Your director's draw attention of the Members to Note no. 36 of thefinancial statements which set out Contingent Liabilities.
SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, mandates that the Board shall monitor and review the Boardevaluation framework. The framework includes the evaluation ofDirectors on various parameters.
Companies Act, 2013 states that a formal annual evaluation needsto be made by the Board on its own performance and that of itsCommittees, Chairman of the Board and Individual Directors.Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 states that the performanceevaluation of independent Directors shall be done by the entire Boardof Directors, excluding the Directors being evaluated.
The Company has adopted adequate Policy for the evaluation ofits Director including independent Director and for the evaluationof the performance of Board and its Committee; the above referredevaluation has been made in accordance with the stated Policy whichis available on the website of the Company under the weblink https://www.somindia.com
Pursuant to the provision of Section 178 of the Companies Act
Date: September 5, 2025
2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 the Board of Directors on therecommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committeehas framed a Policy for the appointment of Directors and SeniorManagement and their remuneration which is available on the websiteof the Company under the weblink https://www.somindia.com Thedetails pertaining to composition of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee are included in the Corporate Governance Report, whichforms part of this Annual Report.
The Company has adopted the Risk Management Policy which isaimed at creating and protecting shareholders value by minimizingthreats and losses and identifying and maximizing opportunities. YourDirectors periodically review the risks associated with the business orthreaten the prospect of the Company. The Risk Management Policyis available on the website of the Company under the weblink https://www.somindia.com.
The Company has a vigil mechanism named as Whistle Blower Policyof the Company, an avenue to raise concern and access in good faiththe Chairman of the Audit Committee which provide for adequatesafeguard against victimization of person. The Policy on WhistleBlower Policy is available on the website of the Company under theweblink https://www.somindia.com.
The company's long-term bank loan ratings have been upgradedfrom BBB to A- by Infomerics. This upgrade reflects the company'scontinued commitment to financial strength, stability, and strategicgrowth.
Pursuant to the provisions of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, theCompany affirms that for the year ended on March 31,2025:
a. There were no proceedings, either filed by the Company oragainst the Company, pending under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016, before the National Company LawTribunal or any other court.
b. There was no instance of one-time settlement with any bank orfinancial institution.
Your Directors' would like to express their sincere appreciationfor assistance and co-operation received from the vendors andstakeholders including financial institutions, banks, Central & StateGovernment Authorities, other business associates, who haveextended their valuable sustained support and encouragementduring the year under review.
The relationship with the employees remained cordial during the year.Your Directors' are thankful to the shareholders and customers for theircontinued patronage. Your Directors' wish to place on record theirappreciation for solidarity, cooperation and support of employees andall stakeholders.
Statement made in the Annual Report, including those stated underthe caption "Management Discussion and Analysis” describingthe Company's plans, executions, achievements, projections andexpectations may include approximations and may constitute"forward looking statement” within the meaning of applicable lawsand regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those eitherexpressed or implied.
For and on behalf of the BoardFor Som Distilleries and Breweries Limited
Chairman and Managing Director(DIN: 00224633)