Your Directors have immense pleasure in presenting the 15th (Fifteenth) Annual Report on the business and operationsof the Company together with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended31st March 2025.
The Audited Financial Statements of your Company as on 31st March 2025, are prepared in accordance with theapplicable Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind AS”) and Regulation 33 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”) and the provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”).
Your Company’s performance during the financial year as compared to the previous financial year is summarized as
below: miWnnS\
Consolidated
Standalone
A M.J1 Viv-UIA^IA O
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from operations
10,064.16
13,798.29
8,867.43
12,685.43
Other Income
151.15
163.15
164.77
168.74
Total Income
10,215.31
13,961.43
9,032.20
12,854.17
Expenditure other than Depreciation and Financecost
9,115.33
12,743.59
8,106.28
11,871.56
Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses
135.51
123.38
58.61
56.20
Finance Cost
372.50
250.96
343.26
241.94
Total Expenditure
9,623.33
13,117.94
8,508.14
12,169.71
Profit before share of Profit/(Loss) from jointventures, exceptional items and tax
591.98
843.50
524.06
684.46
Exceptional Items
Nil
Profit before share of Profit/(Loss) from jointventures and tax
Total tax expense
121.69
131.50
108.97
88.92
Profit after tax and before share of profit/(loss)from joint venture entities
470.29
774.12
415.09
595.54
Share of profit/(loss) from joint venture entities
10.68
31.06
1.74
32.01
Profit for the year
480.97
743.05
416.83
627.56
Other comprehensive (loss)/income (net of tax)
(3.26)
(3.23)
0.38
(1.11)
Total comprehensive income for the year
477.71
739.82
417.21
626.44
Earnings per equity share
1.55
3.10
1.39
2.78
As a manufacturer of Fish Protein products, we manufacture and supply fish meal, fish oil and fish soluble paste whichis an essential ingredient in the manufacturing of aqua feed (for fish and shrimp), poultry feed (for broiler and layer)and pet food (dog and cat food). Further, fish oil also finds its application in pharmaceutical products (additionally,Omega-3 pills and related products derived from fish oil are gaining importance as high nutrient and healthy dietarysupplements), soap manufacturing, leather tanneries & paint industries. We sell our products domestically and alsoexport them to over 20 countries, including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines,China, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Oman, Taiwan and Vietnam. We are also amongst the first few Indian companies tohave commercialised insect meal and insect oil (collectively “Insect Protein”) as an ingredient for aqua feed, animalfeed and pet food.
The revenue from operations on standalone basis for FY 2024-25 stood at ? 8,867.43 million as against ?12,685.43 million for FY 2023-24, reflecting a decline of 30.10%. Whereas the profits after tax for FY 2024-25stood at ? 416.83 million as against ? 627.56 million for FY 2023-24.
The revenue from operations on consolidated basis for FY 2024-25 stood at ? 10,064.16 million as against ?13,798.29 million for FY 2023-24, reflecting a decline of 27.06%. Whereas the profit after tax for FY 2024-25stood at ? 480.97 million as against ? 743.05 million for FY 2023-24.
During the year under review, there is no change in nature of the business of the Company. The affairs of theCompany are conducted in accordance with the accepted business practices and within the purview of theapplicable legislations.
Pursuant to Regulation 43 A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors have formulated the DividendDistribution Policy, setting out the broad principles for guiding the Board and the management in matters relating todeclaration and distribution of dividend. The Dividend Distribution Policy, in terms of Regulation 43 A of the ListingRegulations, can be accessed on the Company’s website at https://www.mukkaproteins.com/images/Dividend-Distribution-Policv.pdf. To strengthen the financial position of the Company and to augment working capital the Boarddoes not recommend any dividend for the FY 2024-25.
During the period under review, no amount has been transferred to the General Reserve of the Company.
During the financial year under review, no amount was required to be transferred to the Investor Education andProtection Fund by the Company.
During the financial year under review there was no change in the nature of business of the Company.
There have been no material changes and commitments, which affect the financial position of the Company which haveoccurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this annual report.
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgostipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act, read along with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014, is annexed as Annexure-A to this report.
As on 31st March 2025 your Company had 314 employees (on a standalone basis), comprising of 265 males, 49females and 0 transgender employees.
The disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed asAnnexure-B to this Report.
The disclosure under Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014 forms a part of this Report. However, as per first proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act and second provisoof Rule 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the Report andFinancial Statements are being sent to the Members of the Company excluding the said statement. Any Memberinterested in obtaining a copy of the said statement may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of theCompany.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board, to the best of their knowledge and based on theinformation and explanations received from the management of your Company, confirms that:
a. in the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements, the applicable accounting standards have been followedalong with proper explanation and there are no material departures;
b. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and judgements and estimates thatare reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end ofthe financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
c. proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detectingfraud and other irregularities;
d. the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and operating effectively; and
f. proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and thatsuch systems are adequate and operating effectively.
As of 31st March 2025, your Company’s Board had 8 (Eight) members comprising of 3 (Three) Executive Directors, 2(Two) Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors including one Woman Director and 3 (Three) Non-ExecutiveIndependent Directors. The details of Board and Committee composition, tenure of directors, and other details areavailable in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
In the opinion of the Board, all Independent Directors possess requisite qualifications, experience, expertise,proficiency and hold high standards of integrity for the purpose of Rule 8(5)(iii)(a) of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014. In terms of the requirement of the Listing Regulations, the Board has identified core skills, expertise,and competencies of the Directors in context of your Company’s business for effective functioning. The key skills,expertise and core competencies of the Board of Directors are detailed in the Corporate Governance Report, whichforms part of this Annual Report.
During the year under review, following changes took place in the Directorships:
During the year under review, there is no change in the composition of the Board of Directors of your Company.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, read with rules made thereunder and Articles ofAssociation of your Company, Mr. Kalandan Mohammed Althaf (DIN: 03051103) and Mr. Kalandan Abdul Razak(DIN: 02530917) are liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) and being eligible,offers themselves for re-appointment.
The Board recommends the re-appointment of Mr. Kalandan Mohammed Althaf (DIN: 03051103) and Mr. KalandanAbdul Razak (DIN: 02530917) as Directors, for your approval. Brief details, as required under Secretarial Standard-2and Regulation 36(3) of SEBI Listing Regulations, are provided in the Notice of the ensuing AGM.
During the year under review, there has been no cessation or resignation of any Director.
Your Company recognises the benefits of having a diverse Board and sees increasing diversity at Board level as anessential element in maintaining a competitive advantage. Your Company believes that a truly diverse Board willleverage differences in thought, perspective, knowledge, skill, regional and industry experience, cultural andgeographical background, age, race and gender, which will ensure that the Company retains its competitive advantage.
Your Company believes that a diverse Board contribute towards driving business results, make corporate governancemore effective, enhance quality and responsible decision-making capability, ensure sustainable development andenhance the reputation of the Company.
The Policy on Board Diversity adopted by the Board, in compliance with Regulation 19(4) read with Part D of theSchedule II of SEBI Listing Regulations, sets out its approach to diversity. The Policy on Board Diversity is availableon the website of the Company at https://www.mukkaproteins.com/images/Policv-on-Board-Diversitv.odf.
Your Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they meet the criteria ofindependence as prescribed under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 read with the Schedules and Rules issuedthereunder as well as SEBI Listing Regulations. The Independent Directors have affirmed compliance to the Code ofConduct for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act.
In the opinion of the Board, Independent Directors fulfil the conditions specified in Companies Act, 2013 read with theSchedules and Rules issued thereunder as well as SEBI Listing Regulations and are independent from Management.The Independent Directors are persons of high repute, integrity and possess the relevant expertise and experience(including proficiency in terms of Section 150(1) of the Act and applicable rules thereunder) in their respective fields.The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have registered their names in the Independent Directors’databank with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified as per the provisions of Section 164 of the Act. The Directors ofthe Company have made necessary disclosures under Section 184 and other relevant provisions of the Act.
As on the date of this report, the following are Key Managerial Personnel (“KMP”) of your Company as per Sections2(51) and 203 of the Act:
Sl. No.
Name of the KMP
Designation
1
Kalandan Mohammed Haris
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
2
Kalandan Mohammed Althaf
Whole-Time Director & Chief Financial Officer
3
Kalandan Mohammad Arif
Whole-Time Director & Chief Operating Officer
4
Mehaboobsab Mahmadgous Chalyal
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
The annual evaluation process of the Board of Directors, individual Directors and Committees was conducted inaccordance with the provision of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Board evaluated its performance after seeking inputs from all the Directors on the basis of criteria such as theBoard composition and structure, effectiveness of Board processes, information and functioning, etc. The performanceof the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of criteriasuch as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc. The above criteria are broadly basedon the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a wholewas evaluated. Additionally, they also evaluated the Chairman of the Board, taking into account the views of Executiveand Non-Executive Directors in the aforesaid Meeting. The Board also assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness offlow of information between the Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively andreasonably perform their duties. The above evaluations were then discussed in the Board Meeting and performanceevaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated.
The Company has adopted a framework, duly approved by the Board of Directors for Familiarization Programmes forIndependent Directors. The objective of the framework is to ensure that the Independent Directors have a greater insightinto the business of the Company, enabling them to contribute more effectively to decision making.
The details of Familiarization Programme have been uploaded on the website of the Company at
https://mnkkaprot.eins.com/images/Familiarization%20Programme%20for%20Independent%20Directors%20of%20the
%20Companv(2025).pdf
As on 31st March 2025, your Company had following subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures:
1) Haris Marine Products Private Limited
2) Atlantic Marine Products Private Limited
3) Ento Proteins Private Limited
4) Ocean Aquatic Proteins LLC, Oman (Foreign Subsidiary)
B. Associates:
1) Ocean Proteins Private Limited
MSFI (Bangladesh) Limited has ceased to be an Associate Company of the Company w.e.f. 17thDecember 2024 pursuant to the sale of investment held by the Company in MSFI (Bangladesh) Limited.
There has been no change in the nature of business of these subsidiaries and associates. Your Company does not haveany material subsidiaries for the financial year ended 31st March 2025, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 16(1)(c) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
A report on the performance and financial position of each of the Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures and theircontribution to the overall performance of the company for the financial year ended 31st March 2025 in prescribedForm AOC - 1 as per the Companies Act, 2013 is set out in Annexure-C and forms an integral part of this Report.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company, consolidatedfinancial statements along with relevant documents and separate audited financial statements in respect of subsidiariesare available on the website of the Company at https://www.mukkaprot.eins.com/Finacials.php.
The Company has formulated a policy for determining material subsidiaries. The said policy is also available on thewebsite of the Company at https://www.mukkaproteins.com/images/Policv-on-Material-Subsidiaries-and-Governance-of-Subsidiaries.pdf.
During the period under review, the following changes occurred in the Company’s holding structure:
The following company became a Subsidiary of the Company:
• Ento Proteins Private Limited, an Associate Company has become a Subsidiary of the Company pursuant to theacquisition of additional shares. The holding of the Company has increased from 50% to 74% in Ento ProteinsPrivate Limited w.e.f. 27th September 2024.
The following company has ceased to be an Associate Company of the Company:
• MSFI (Bangladesh) Limited has ceased to be an Associate Company of the Company w.e.f. 17th December 2024pursuant to the sale of investment held by the Company in MSFI (Bangladesh) Limited.
Further, below is the brief note on the performance of the Subsidiaries and Associates:
Ocean Aquatic Proteins LLC, Oman: The company has recorded a Turnover of Rs. 1,337.30 million during theyear under review, as against the Turnover of Rs. 1,280.37 million achieved during the previous year. The companyhas recorded a Profit After Tax of Rs. 31.10 million during the year under review, as against the Profit After Tax ofRs. 78.24 million during the previous year.
Haris Marine Products Private Limited: The company has recorded a Turnover of Rs. 9.23 million during the yearunder review, as against the Turnover of Rs. 8.01 million achieved during the previous year. The company has recordeda Profit After Tax of Rs. 22.40 million during the year under review, as against the Profit After Tax of Rs. 9.52 millionduring the previous year.
Atlantic Marine Products Private Limited: The company has recorded a revenue from operations of Rs. 756.26million during the year under review, as against the revenue from operations of Rs. 968.39 million achieved during theprevious year. The company has recorded a Profit After Tax of Rs. 8.61 million during the year under review, asagainst the Profit After Tax of Rs. 26.03 million during the previous year.
Ento Proteins Private Limited: The company has recorded a revenue from operations of Rs. 74.63 million during theyear under review, as against the revenue from operations of Rs. 64.44 million achieved during the previous year. Thecompany has recorded a Profit After Tax of Rs. 4.95 million during the year under review, as against the Profit AfterTax of Rs. 9.93 million during the previous year.
Ocean Proteins Private Limited: The company has recorded a revenue from operations of Rs. 507.04 million duringthe year under review, as against the revenue from operations of Rs. 282.35 million achieved during the previous year.The company has recorded a Net Loss of Rs. 8.16 million during the year under review, as against the Net Loss of Rs.15.77 million during the previous year.
The Consolidated Financial Statements required pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule6 of the Companies (Accounts) Rule, 2014 have been prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting standards asper the Companies (Indian Accounting Standard) Rules, 2015. The audited consolidated financial statement is providedalong with the Standalone Financial Statement.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest ondeposits from public was outstanding during the period under review.
The Board met 7 (Seven) times during the year under review. The intervening gap between the meetings did notexceed 120 days, as prescribed under the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The details of the Board meetings andthe attendance of the Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this AnnualReport.
During the year under review a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on 25th March2025, without the presence of Non-Independent Directors and members of Management. The Independent Directorsreviewed the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole, performance of Chairperson of theCompany and assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company managementand the Board.
As required under the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company has constituted 5 (Five) committees of theBoard, namely:
1) Audit Committee;
2) Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
3) Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee;
4) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee; and
5) IPO Committee*.
A detailed note on the composition of the Board and its committees, including its terms of reference, is provided in theCorporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. The composition and terms of reference of allthe Statutory Committee(s) of the Board of Directors of the Company is in line with the provisions of the Act and SEBIListing Regulations.
Pursuant to the completion of the IPO of the Company, and subsequent listing of its equity shares on National StockExchange of India Limited and BSE Limited w.e.f. 7th March 2024, the purpose of the constitution of the IPOCommittee was fulfilled; accordingly, the Committee was subsequently dissolved by the Board w.e.f. 13th August 2024.
The composition of Audit Committee has been detailed in the Corporate Governance Report, forming part of thisAnnual Report.
All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of Directors of the Company. TheAudit Committee of the Company reviews the reports to be submitted with the Board of Directors with respect toauditing and accounting matters. It also supervises the Company’s internal control and financial reporting process andvigil mechanism.
During the period under review the Audit Committee met 6 (Six) times on 14th May 2024, 12th June 2024, 13thAugust 2024, 14th November 2024, 14th February 2025 and 25th March 2025.
The particulars of loans given, investments made and guarantees given and securities provided by the Company underSection 186 of the Act during the financial year 2024-25 are disclosed in the notes to Financial Statements whichforms part of this report.
The Company has in place a robust process for approval of related party transactions and on dealing with relatedparties. All transactions with related parties were reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee and are in accordancewith the Policy on Related Party Transactions, formulated and adopted by the Board of Directors.
In compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company hasformulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is also available on Company’s website athttps://www.mukkaproteins.com/images/Related-Partv-Transactions-Policv.pdf.
The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting, approval and disclosure processes are in place for all transactionsbetween the Company and its Related Parties. All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committeefor review and approval. Prior omnibus approval is obtained for Related Party Transactions which are of repetitivenature and / or entered in the ordinary course of business and are at arm’s length basis.
All related party transactions entered during the year were in ordinary course of the business and at an arm’s lengthbasis. No Material Related Party Transaction was entered during the year by your Company. Accordingly, thedisclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3) (h) of the Companies Act, 2013 in FormAOC-2 is not applicable.
In compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has, framed a policy forselection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and their remuneration.
The salient features of the Policy are:
i. To formulate the criteria for determining qualification, competencies, positive attributes and independence forappointment of Directors (Executive and Non-executive) and persons who may be appointed in SeniorManagement, Key Managerial positions and recommend to the Board policies relating to the remuneration for theDirectors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and other employees;
ii. To lay down criteria for appointment, removal of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management;
iii. To recommend the remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), and Senior Management of theCompany involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performanceobjectives appropriate to the working of the Company and its goals; and
iv. To specify the manner for effective evaluation of performance of Board, its committees and individual directorsand review its implementation and compliance.
During the year under review, there has been no change to the Policy.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company atht.t.ps://www.mukkaprot.eins.com/images/Nominat.ion-and-%20-Remunerat.ion-%20Policv.pdf.
The Company believes that succession planning for the Board members and Senior Management is very important forcreating a robust future for the Company. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee plays a pivotal role inidentifying successors to the members of the Board, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management and investssubstantial time with the Managing Director on succession planning.
The Company has a succession planning policy in place which intends to achieve the following:
i. To identify and nominate suitable candidates for the Board’s approval to fill the vacancies which arises in theBoard of Directors from time to time.
ii. To identify the competency requirements of critical and key positions in the Company, assess potential candidatesand develop required competency through planned development and learning initiatives.
iii. To identify the key job incumbents in Senior Managerial positions and recommend whether the concernedindividual be granted an extension in term/service or be replaced with an identified internal or external candidateor recruit other suitable candidate(s).
iv. To ensure the systematic and long-term development of individuals in the senior management level to replace theindividuals when the need arises due to deaths, disabilities, retirements and other unexpected occurrence.
In terms of the provisions of Section 135 of the Act, read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)Rules, 2014, (as amended) the Board has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) Committee. Thedetails of the CSR Committee are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this AnnualReport. The CSR policy is available on the website of your Company athttps://www.mukkaproteins.com/images/Mukka-CSR-Policv.pdf.
The CSR committee met once during the year under review on 13th August 2024. The company has spent Rs.1,05,00,000.00 towards the CSR obligation for the present financial year. The Annual Report on CSR activities isannexed and forms part of this report as Annexure- D.
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 134(3)(a) and 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the draft Annual Return for thefinancial year ended 31st March 2025, is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.mukkaproteins.com/Investors-annual-return.php.
In terms of Regulation 34(2)(e) read with Part B of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the ManagementDiscussion and Analysis Report (“MD&A”), is presented in a separate section forming part of this Annual Report.
Changes in Authorised Share Capital:
During the year under review, the capital clause of the Memorandum of Association was amended to increase theauthorised share capital from Rs. 30,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty Crores only) divided into 30,00,00,000 (Thirty Croresonly) Equity Shares of Face Value Re. 1/- (Rupee One) each to Rs. 40,00,00,000/- (Rupees Forty Crores only) dividedinto 40,00,00,000 (Forty Crores only) Equity Shares of Face Value Re. 1/- (Rupee One) each in the Extra-ordinaryGeneral Meeting held on 16th November 2024 vide a special resolution.
As on 31st March 2025, the Authorised share capital of the Company was Rs. 40,00,00,000/- (Rupees Forty Croresonly) divided into 40,00,00,000 (Forty Crores only) Equity Shares of Face Value Re. 1/- (Rupee One only) each.
As on 31st March 2025, the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up share capital of the Company was Rs. 30,00,00,000/-(Rupees Thirty Crores only) divided into 30,00,00,000 (Thirty Crores only) Equity Shares of Face Value Re. 1/- (RupeeOne only) each.
Further, during the year under review, the Board at its meeting held on 21st October 2024 proposed the issuance of1,96,00,000 Equity Shares on a preferential basis to promoter Group and to certain identified non-promoterpersons/entities. The Members approved the issuance of Equity Shares at its Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on16th November 2024 vide a special resolution and subsequently, the Company applied for and obtained in-principleapproval from BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on 30th January 2025 and 3rd February2025 respectively under Regulation 28(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, for the issuance of these shares at a price of Rs. 50/- per equity shares of Re. 1/- each.
Following these approvals, the Company circulated the Private Placement Offer cum Application Letter (Form PAS-4)on 8th February 2025. However, the proposed allottees, including Promoters and Non-Promoters, have withdrawn theirconsent to subscribe to the Equity Shares, citing delay in opening the preferential issue from their initial consent date of21st October 2024 to the offer commencement on 8th February 2025. The proposed allottees indicated their decision towithdraw their subscription due to the prolonged time gap, which had caused a change in their financial and strategicpriorities.
Given that these allottees represented a significant portion of the proposed issue, their withdrawal substantially impactedthe size and feasibility of the preferential issue. Accordingly, the Board considered and approved the withdrawal of thePreferential Issue of 1,96,00,000 Equity Shares vide Board Meeting dated 14th February 2025.
Your Company has not issued any bonus shares, sweat equity shares or equity shares with differential rights as todividend, voting or otherwise.
The shareholders in the 14th AGM, approved the re-appointment of M/s. Shah and Taparia, Chartered Accountants(Firm Registration No. 109463W), as the Statutory Auditors, for a further period of 5 (Five) years i.e. from theconclusion of the 14th AGM held on 26th September 2024 till the conclusion of 19th AGM of the Company to be heldin the financial year 2029-30.
The Auditors’ Report for the financial year ended 31st March 2025, does not contain any qualification, reservation oradverse remark. Further the Auditors’ Report being self-explanatory does not call for any further comments from theBoard of Directors.
Representatives of the Statutory Auditors of the Company attended the 14th Annual General Meeting of the Companyheld on 26th September 2024.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board hasappointed Mr. Sirajuddin, Chartered Accountant, as Internal Auditor of the Company. The Internal Auditor monitorsand evaluates the effectiveness and adequacy of internal control systems in the Company, its compliances with theoperating systems, accounting procedure and policies at all locations of the Company and reports to the AuditCommittee on a quarterly basis.
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014,appointment of cost auditor is not applicable to the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed M/s. Chethan Nayak & Associates,Practicing Company Secretaries (Firm Registration Number: P2013KR029100) to undertake Secretarial Audit of theCompany for the financial year 2024-25.
The Secretarial Auditors Report for the Financial Year 2024-25 being self-explanatory does not call for any furthercomments from the Board of Directors. The Secretarial Audit Report is appended as Annexure-E and forms part of thisAnnual Report.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A and other applicable provisions, if any, of the SEBI ListingRegulations, read with Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors,at their meeting held on 15th May 2025, approved the appointment of M/s. Chethan Nayak & Associates, CompanySecretaries, (FRN: P2013KR029100) (Peer Review Certificate No.: 3095/2023), a peer-reviewed Company SecretaryFirm in Practice, as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for a term of five consecutive years commencing from theFinancial Year 2025-26 to Financial Year 2029-30, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing AGM. Adetailed proposal for appointment of Secretarial Auditor forms part of the Notice convening this AGM.
During the year under review, none of the auditors have reported any instances of fraud committed in the Company byits officers or employees as specified under Section 143 (12) of the Act.
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by designated persons and theirimmediate relatives as per the requirements under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of InsiderTrading) Regulations, 2015. The Code, inter alia, lays down the procedures to be followed by designated persons whiletrading/dealing in Company's shares and sharing Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (“UPSI”). The Code coversCompany’s obligation to maintain a digital database, mechanism for prevention of insider trading and handling of UPSI,and the process to familiarize with the sensitivity of UPSI. Further, it also includes code for practices and procedures forfair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information which has been made available on the Company’s website athttps://www.mnkkaproteins.com/images/Code-for%20-Fair-Disclosure-of-Unpublished-Price%20-Sensitive-Information,pdf.
The Company has complied with the requirements of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 34 readwith Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, and accordingly, the Corporate Governance Report and the requisitecertificate from M/s. Chethan Nayak & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, regarding compliance with theconditions of Corporate Governance forms a part of this Report.
Your Company has also been enlisted in the new SEBI complaint redressal system (SCORES) enabling the investors toregister their complaints, if any, for speedy redressal.
The Company is committed to pursue and adhere to the highest standard of Corporate Governance as set out by theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Act.
The Company has a defined Risk Management framework to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various risks to keybusiness objectives. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed throughmitigating actions on a continuing basis. It provides for identification of risk, its assessment and procedures to minimizerisk and is being periodically reviewed to ensure that the executive management controls the risk as per decided policy.
Since the Company doesn’t fall under the top 1000 listed entities and is also not a ‘high value debt listed entity’ theprovisions of constitution of Risk Management Committee are not applicable to the Company.
Your Company had appointed ICRA Limited as Monitoring Agency in terms of Regulation 41 of the Securities andExchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 (“ICDR Regulations”), asamended from time to time, to monitor the utilisation of IPO proceeds and the Company has obtained monitoringreports from the Monitoring Agency from time to time confirming no deviation or variation in the utilisation ofproceeds of the IPO from the objects stated in the Prospectus dated 5th March 2024. The Company has submitted thestatement(s) and report as required under Regulation 32 of the Listing Regulations to both the exchanges where theshares of the Company are listed, namely, National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on timely basis.
Your Company has in place an adequate internal financial control framework with reference to financial and operatingcontrols thereby ensuring orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company’s policies,safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of accountingrecords and timely preparation of reliable financial information and such controls are operating effectively.
The main thrust of internal audit is to test and review controls, appraisal of risks and business processes, besidesbenchmarking controls with best practices in the industry. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors activelyreviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems and suggests improvements to strengthen thesame. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors are periodically apprised of the internal audit findings andcorrective actions are taken accordingly. Significant audit observations and corrective actions taken by the managementare presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
The details in respect of internal controls and their adequacy are included in the Management Discussion and AnalysisReport, which forms part of this Annual Report.
The Company is committed to providing a safe and conducive work environment to all its employees and associates.The Company has a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) at Workplace in place, which is available onthe Company’s website at https://www.mukkaprot.eins.com/images/Pohcv-on%20-Prevent.ion-of-%20Sexual%20-Harassment.pdf. The Company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee as per the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Details of complaints received under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013 during the year under review:
Particulars
Status
Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year
Number of complaints disposed off during the year
Number of cases pending for more than ninety days
The Company has duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and the amendments thereto,wherever applicable. The Company is committed to promoting a safe and supportive work environment and hasimplemented all necessary measures to ensure that the benefits and protections mandated under the Act are extended toeligible women employees, including maternity leave, nursing breaks, and other prescribed entitlements.
In Compliance with the provisions of section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of SEBI ListingRegulations, the Company has in place the Whistle Blower Policy and Vigil Mechanism for Directors, employees andother stakeholders which provides a platform to them for raising their voice about any breach of code of conduct,financial irregularities, illegal or unethical practices, unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud. Adequatesafeguards are provided against victimization to those who use such mechanism and direct access to the Chairman ofthe Audit Committee in appropriate cases is provided.
The policy ensures that strict confidentiality is maintained whilst dealing with concerns and also that no discriminationis made against any person. The Whistle Blower Policy and Vigil Mechanism is available on the Company’s website athttps://www.mukkaproteins.com/images/Whist.le-Blower-%20Policy.pdf.
During the year under review, your Company has complied with all the applicable provisions of Secretarial Standard onthe Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (SS-2) as issued andamended from time to time by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
During the financial year under review:
a) There was no issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme.
b) No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the goingconcern status and Company’s operations in future.
c) The Company does not have any scheme of provision of money for the purchase of its own shares by employees orby trustees for the benefit of employees.
d) Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the Company receive any remuneration orcommission from any of its subsidiaries.
e) Except as disclosed in this report, there were no material changes and commitments which occurred after the closeof the year till the date of this report, which may affect the financial position of the Company.
f) There is no proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
g) There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
h) The Company does not have any shares in unclaimed suspense demat account.
The Annual Report including those which relate to the Directors’ Report, Management Discussion and Analysis Reportmay contain certain statements on the Company’s intent expectations or forecasts that appear to be forward lookingwithin the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations while actual outcomes may differ materially from whatis expressed herein. The Company bears no obligations to update any such forward looking statements. Some of thefactors that could affect the Company’s performance could be the demand and supply for Company’s product andservices, changes in Government regulations, tax laws, forex volatility etc.
Your Directors would like to express their appreciation for the co-operation and assistance received from theGovernment authorities, banks and other financial institutions, vendors, suppliers, customers, shareholders and all otherstakeholders during the year under review.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services of all theemployees.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Managing Director & CEO Whole-Time Director & CFO
Kalandan Mohammed Haris Kalandan Mohammed Althaf
DIN:03020471 DIN: 03051103
Date: 13-08-2025Place: Mangalore