The Directors take pleasure in presenting their 12th (twelfth) Annual Report on theBusiness and Operations of the Company and the accounts for the Financial Year endedMarch 31, 2025.
The summary of standalone financial highlights for the financial year ended March 31,2025, and the previous financial year ended March 31, 2024 is given below:
Particulars
2024-25
2023-24
Total revenue for the year
912.01
164.79
Profit before depreciation, exceptional Items &Taxes
128.63
(133.23)
Depreciation for the year
(21.23)
(5.23)
Profit before exceptional items
107.41
(138.47)
Exceptional items
-
Profit/(loss) before tax
T ax for the year (including deferred tax - net)
Net profit / (loss)
During the financial year under review, the Company recorded a total revenue of Rs.912.01 lakhs, a significant increase compared to Rs. 164.79 lakhs in the previous financialyear. The Company also achieved a turnaround in profitability, reporting a profit of Rs.107.41 lakhs, as against a loss of Rs. 138.47 lakhs in the corresponding previous year.
During the year under review, the beverages processing industry showed good tractionin the domestic market.
With the conclusion of the Rights issue in April 23, 2024 funds availability eased andsimultaneously buoyant demand in the domestic market in the first quarter of thefinancial year, the Company is expecting sufficient sales growth in the next year. Domesticmarket is expected to move at a steady pace and some institutional orders are expectedin the upcoming quarter of FY: 2025-26 and beyond.
Your Company aims to provide services that adhere to the highest degree of reliability;health, safety, and environmental compatibility and provide complete satisfaction byaddressing all requirements of our customers for a high-quality “products”. We haveevolved with time to ensure the best-in-class services to our customers.
2. DIVIDEND:
The Directors of the company did not propose any dividends for the Financial Year endingMarch 31, 2025.
The Company has not transferred any amount to Reserves during the year.
The Company was not required to transfer any amount to the Investor Education &Protection Fund (IEPF].
The Company is taking effective steps to improve the performance of the Companythrough growth in revenue, managing cost etc.
The Company is exploring opportunities to expand its business operations in South India,aiming to capitalize on the attractive growth prospects available in the region. As part ofthis strategy, the Company received a business proposal from Zion Beverages, a well-established firm in the industry. After conducting a thorough analysis, the Board ofDirectors, at their meeting held on November 28, 2024, approved the proposal to acquirea 50% stake in Zion Beverages. Subsequently vide Board resolution date February 13,2025, an additional 49% stake was acquired, thereby strengthening the Company'sstrategic position and ownership in the Firm.
To further capitalize on this investment and support long-term strategic goals, the firmgot converted to Valencia Beverages & Superwater Private Limited on June 24, 2025,wherein the Company will hold a 99% equity stake the Company.
In addition, while assessing further opportunities in South India, the Company identifieda promising investment in Suryavathi Beverages—a reputed partnership firm engaged inthe manufacturing and trading of carbonated soft drinks and fruit-based beverages, withan established market presence and industry-specific expertise. Recognizing the strategicfit, the Board of Directors approved the acquisition of a 100% stake in SuryavathiBeverages during its meetings held on December 12, 2024, and February 8, 2025.
Information on the operations and financial performance, among others for the periodunder review, is given in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which isannexed to this Report and is in accordance with the SEBI (Listing Obligation andDisclosure Requirements] Regulations, 2015.
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of theCompany between the end of the financial year and date of this Report.
During the year under review, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company was increasedfrom Rs. 14,20,00,000 (1,42,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each] to Rs. 25,00,00,000(2,50,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each], pursuant to the approval of the members atthe Annual General Meeting held on 30th September 2024. Consequently, Clause V of theMemorandum of Association of the Company was duly altered to reflect this increase.
During the year, the following capital-raising activities were undertaken:
The Board of Directors, in their meeting held on 23rd April 2024, approved the allotmentof 83,77,500 equity shares of face value Rs. 10 each at a price of Rs. 26 per share (includinga premium of Rs. 16 per share], aggregating to Rs. 21,78,15,000 (Rupees Twenty-OneCrore Seventy-Eight Lakh Fifteen Thousand only] through a rights issue.
Post right issue, the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-Up Share Capital of the Companybeginning of the financial year, stood at Rs. 13,96,28,410, divided into 1,39,62,841 equityshares of Rs. 10 each.
Further, in accordance with a resolution passed at the Board Meeting held on 28th January2025 and previously approved by Members in their meeting held on September 30, 2024,the Company made a preferential allotment of -
a. 30,17,500 equity shares of face value Rs. 10 each (Rupees ten each] at a price ofRs. 40 (Rupees forty] per share (including a premium of Rs. 30 per share],aggregating to Rs. 12,07,00,000 ( Rupees Twelve Crore and Seven Lakh only], incompliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBIregulations.
b. 50,00,000 convertible warrants to Mr. Manish Pravinchandra Turakhia, Promoterof the Company. Each warrant is convertible into one fully paid-up equity share ofRs. 10 (Rupees ten] each, issued at a price of Rs. 40 (Rupees forty] per warrant(including a premium of Rs. 30], aggregating up to Rs. 20,00,00,000 (RupeesTwenty Crore only]. The warrants were allotted for cash, in accordance withapplicable statutory provisions.
The Members of the Company in the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM] held onMarch 10, 2025 has approved issue of 2,50,000 (Two lakh fifty thousand only] EquityShares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten only] only at a price of Rs. 54 (Rupees Fifty-Four only]including Rs. 44/- (Rupees Forty-Four only] towards premium, aggregating to Rs. 1,35,00,000 (Rupees One Crore Thirty-Five Lakh only]. The In-principal approval for thesame is pending from the Recognised Stock Exchange (BSE] where the shares to be issuedare proposed to be listed.
As a result of the above transactions, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company as on31st March 2025 stood at Rs. 25,00,00,000, divided into 2,50,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each, and the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-Up Share Capital stood at Rs. 16,98,03,410,divided into 1,69,80,341 equity shares of Rs. 10 each.
The Company is not required to maintain cost records as per the provisions of Section148(1] of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”).
During the year, the company has not shifted its registered office.
Ms. Deepthi Anand (DIN: 05246641) resigned as Managing Director with effect fromJanuary 31, 2021. Subsequently, based on a request letter-cum-undertaking receivedfrom Ms. Deepthi Anand on November 24, 2023, the Board of Directors, at its meetingheld on December 12, 2023, approved her reclassification from the Promoter/PromoterGroup category to the Public category, in accordance with Regulation 31A of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Company subsequently received approval for the said reclassification from BSE, asper its letter dated January 20, 2025, which was delivered via courier on January 25,
2025. Accordingly, the shareholding of Ms. Deepthi Anand has been reclassified from thePromoter/Promoter Group category to the Public category.
a] Composition & Constitution of Board of Directors:
i. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee(NRC), the Board at its meeting held on September 02, 2024 approved theappointment of Mrs. Meghna Turakhia (DIN: 07109963], as an Executive Director ofthe Company, liable to retire by rotation and subsequently the members approvedthe same in their meeting held on September 30, 2024.
ii. The Board of Directors in their meeting held on November 13, 2024 has taken noteof resignation of Ms. Prabha Shankaran (DIN: 07906258] from the position ofWhole-Time Director and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) due to othercommitments and pre-occupations with effect from the closing of business hours ofSeptember 30, 2024.
iii. The Board, pursuant to recommendation of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Jay Shah (DIN: 09072405], asa Whole Time Director (Executive Director] of the Company in their meeting heldon September 02, 2025, liable to retire by rotation for a period of 3 (three] yearseffective from August 28, 2026. The Board has recommended his re-appointmentas Whole Time Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation, at theupcoming annual general meeting.
iv. The Board, pursuant to recommendation of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Manish Turakhia (DIN:02265579], as a Managing Director (Executive Director) of the Company in theirmeeting held on September 02, 2025, not liable to retire by rotation for a periodof 3 (three) years effective from September 01, 2026, The Board hasrecommended his re-appointment as Managing Director of the Company, liableto retire by rotation, at the upcoming annual general meeting.
v. The Board, pursuant to recommendation of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee (NRC), has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Jaimin Ajay Patwa(DIN: 08613495) as an Independent Director in their meeting held on September02, 2025 for a second term of five years commencing from May 10, 2025 till May09, 2030 (both days inclusive),
vi. The Board, pursuant to recommendation of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee (NRC), has approved reappointment of Mr. Eshanya Guppta (DIN:01727743) as an Independent Director in their meeting held on September 2,2025 for a second term of five years commencing from May 30, 2026 till May 292031 (both days inclusive),
The Board of Directors as on the date of this Report comprises of following Directors:
Sr.
No.
Name
DIN/ PAN
Designation
1.
Mr. Stavan Ajmera
08112696
Chairman, Non-ExecutiveDirector
2.
Mr. Manish Turakhia
02265579
Executive & ManagingDirector
3.
Mr. Jay Shah
09072405
Executive-Whole timeDirector
4.
Mrs. Meghna Turakhia*
07109963
Executive Director
5.
Mr. Eshanya Guppta
01727743
Non-Executive IndependentDirector
6.
Mr. Jaimin Patwa
08613495
7.
Mr. Geet Shah
08532430
8.
Mr. Paresh Desai
07412510
Non-Executive Director
*Mrs. Meghna Turakhia appointed as an Executive Director w.e.f. September 30, 2024.b) Composition & Constitution of Key Managerial Personnel:
As on the date of this Report, the following are the KMPs of the Company:
Sr. No.
Executive & Managing Director
BJPPS6293E
Chief Financial Officer &Whole-Time Director
Ms. Nishi Jain
ARPPJ8958E
Company Secretary andCompliance Officer
The Board as on the date of this Report has three Committees of Board of Directorsconsisting of the following members:
- Mr. Jaimin Patwa-Chairman, Non-Executive Independent Director
- Mr. Eshanya Gupta -Member, Non-Executive Independent Director
- Mr. Jay Shah -Member, Whole-time Director & CFO
- Mr. Stavan Ajmera -Member, Non-Executive Director
- Mr. Manish Turakhia -Member, Managing Director (Executive]
Independent Directors have provided their confirmation, that they meet the criteria ofindependence as provided in sub- section (6] of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013.An Independent Director shall hold office for a term up to five consecutive years on theBoard of a Company, but shall not be eligible for re-appointment for the next five years bypassing of a special resolution by the Company.
As on date of this Report, Mr. Eshanya Guppta, Mr. Jaimin Patwa and Mr. Geet Shah are theIndependent Directors of the Company.
The Board opines that all the Independent Directors on the Board possess integrity,necessary expertise and experience for performing their functions diligent.
Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors: The Company has anorientation programme upon induction of new Directors as well as other initiatives toupdate Directors on a continuous basis. The details of the familiarization programme ofindependent directors are available on the Company's website atwww.valencianutrition.com.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles ofAssociation of the Company, Mr. Paresh Desai (DIN: 07412510] as a Non ExecutiveDirector of the Company, retires by rotation and offers himself for re-appointment.
The brief profile of Mr. Paresh Desai (DIN: 07412510], the nature of his expertise inspecific functional areas, names of the companies in which he has held Directorships, hisshareholding etc. are furnished in the notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
During the year under review, the Board of your Company met Eleven (11] times. Thedetails of the Board Meeting held and the participation of the Directors thereat areenumerated as below:
Date of meeting
Total No. ofDirectors on theDate of Meeting
No. of Directorsattended
% of Attendance
1
23-04-2024
8
100.00
2
30-05-2024
3
02-08-2024
4
02-09-2024
5
09-09-2024
6
13-11-2024
7
28.11.2024
12.12.2024
9
28.01.2025
10
08.02.2025
11
13.02.2025
The details of Board Meetings held from April 01, 2024 to March 31, 2025 and attendanceof each Director thereat is as follows:
Name of the BoardMember
No. ofMeetingsentitled toattend
No. of Meetingsattended
% of
Attendance
12
100
Ms. Prabhha Shankarran
04
9.
Mrs. Meghna ManishTurakhia
As on the date of this Report, Mr. Jaimin Patwa, Mr. Eshanya Guppta and Mr. Jay Shah arethe members of the Committee. Mr. Jaimin Patwa was appointed as the Chairman for allthe meetings held during the year.
The Audit Committee met ten (10] times during the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
Total No. of Directorson the Date ofMeeting
No. ofDirectors attended
28-11-2024
12-12-2024
28-01-2025
08-02-2025
13-02-2025
The details of Audit Committee Meetings held from April 01, 2024, to March 31, 2025, andattendance of each Director thereat is as follows:
Name of theCommittee Member
No. of CommitteeMeetings entitledto attend
No. of
Meetings
attended
% ofAttendance
Mr. Eshanya Gupta
The Committee is governed by a term of reference, which is in line with the regulatoryrequirements mandated by the Companies Act, 2013. Some of the important functionsperformed by the Committee are:
1. Oversight of the Company’s financial reporting process and the disclosure of itsfinancial information to ensure that the financial statements are correct, sufficient andcredible;
2. Recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of auditorsof our Company;
3. Approval of payment to statutory auditors for any other services rendered by thestatutory auditors;
4. Reviewing, with the management, the annual financial statements and auditor's reportthereon before submission to our Board for approval, with particular reference to:
5. Matters required to be included in the Director’s Responsibility Statement, to beincluded in our Board’s report in terms of clause (c] of sub-section 3 of section 134 of theCompanies Act;
6. Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same;
7. Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment bymanagement;
8. Significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit findings;
9. Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to financial statements;
10. Disclosure of any related party transactions; and
11. Qualifications in the draft audit report.
12. Reviewing, with the management, the quarterly financial statements beforesubmission to our Board for approval;
13. Reviewing, with the management, the statement of uses / application of funds raisedthrough an issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.], the statement of fundsutilized for purposes other than those stated in the offer document / prospectus / noticeand the report submitted by the monitoring agency monitoring the utilization of proceedsof a public or rights issue, and making appropriate recommendations to our Board to takeup steps in this matter;
14. Reviewing and monitoring the auditor’s independence and performance, andeffectiveness of audit process;
15. Approval of any subsequent modification of transactions of our Company with relatedparties;
16. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
17. Valuation of undertakings or assets of our Company, wherever it is necessary;
18. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
19. Reviewing, with the management, performance of statutory and internal auditors,adequacy of the internal control systems
20. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, if any, including the structure of theinternal audit department, staffing and seniority of the official heading the department,reporting structure coverage and frequency of internal audit;
21. Discussion with internal auditors of any significant findings and follow up thereon;
22. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the internal auditors intomatters where there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal controlsystems of a material nature and reporting the matter to our Board;
23. Discussion with statutory auditors before the audit commences, about the nature andscope of audit as well as post- audit discussion to ascertain any area of concern;
24. Looking into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to depositors,debenture holders, shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared dividends] andcreditors;
25. Reviewing the functioning of the Whistle Blower Mechanism;
26. Approval of appointment of CFO (i.e., the whole-time finance Director or any otherperson heading the finance function or discharging that function] after assessing thequalifications, experience and background, etc. of the candidate;
27. Carrying out any other function as is mentioned in the terms of reference of the AuditCommittee.
28. Reviewing the utilization of loans and/ or advances from/investment by the holdingcompany in the subsidiary exceeding rupees 100 crore or 10% of the asset size of thesubsidiary, whichever is lower including existing loans / advances / investments existingas on the date of coming into force of this provision.]
29. To consider and comment on rationale, cost-benefits and impact of schemes involvingmerger, demerger, amalgamation etc., on the listed entity and its shareholders.
30. Carrying out any other function as may be mentioned in the terms of reference of the
Audit Committee.
All the Members on the Audit Committee have the requisite qualification for appointmenton the Committee and possess sound knowledge of finance, accounting practices andinternal controls.
The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary to the Committee.
As on the date of this Report, Mr. Jaimin Patwa, Mr. Eshanya Guppta and Mr. StavanAjmera are the members of the Committee. Mr. Jaimin Patwa was appointed as theChairman for all the meetings held during the year.
The Board has in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3] of Section 178 of theCompanies Act, 2013, formulated the policy setting out the criteria for determiningqualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and policy relating toremuneration for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees.
During the year, the committee met three (3] times with full attendance of all themembers with full attendance of all the members. The composition of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee as of March 31, 2025 and details of the Member's participationat the Meetings of the Committee are as under:
Total No. ofDirectors on theDate ofMeeting
Directors
17-03-2025
The details of Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meetings held from April 01,2024 to March 31, 2025 and attendance of each Director thereat is as follows:
Name of the CommitteeMember
No. ofCommitteeMeetingsentitled toattend
The terms of reference of the Committee inter alia, include the following:
1. Formulation of the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes andindependence of a Director and recommend to our Board a policy relating to theremuneration of the Directors, key managerial personnel and other employees;
2. Formulation of criteria for evaluation of independent Directors and our Board;
3. Devising a policy on Board diversity;
4. Identifying persons who are qualified to become Directors and who may be appointedin senior management in accordance with the criteria laid down, and recommend to ourBoard their appointment and removal;
5. Whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of the independent director, onthe basis of the report of performance evaluation of independent directors.
6. Recommend to the board, all remuneration, in whatever form, payable to seniormanagement.
During the year under review, the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee, as per Section178 (5] of Companies Act, 2013, is under Chairmanship of Mr. Jaimin Patwa, who wasinducted in the Committee effective from May 31, 2022 and Mr. Stavan Ajmera and Mr.Manish Turakhia are the members of the said Committee. During the year, the committeemet one (1] time with full attendance of all the members. The composition of theStakeholders’ Relationship Committee as at March 31, 2025 and details of the Members'participation at the Meetings of the Committee are as under:
Total No. ofDirectors onthe Date ofMeeting
06-11-2024
The details of Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee Meetings held from April 01, 2024to March 31, 2025 and attendance of each Director thereat is as follows:
The terms of reference of the Committee are:
1. Specifically look into various aspects of interest of shareholders, debenture holders andother security holders.
2. Resolving the grievances of the security holders of the listed entity including complaintsrelated to transfer/transmission of shares, non-receipt of annual report, non-receipt ofdeclared dividends, issue of new/duplicate certificates, general meetings etc.
3. Review of measures taken for effective exercise of voting rights by shareholders.
4. Review of adherence to the service standards adopted by the listed entity in respect ofvarious services being rendered by the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent.
5. Review of the various measures and initiatives taken by the listed entity for reducingthe quantum of unclaimed dividends and ensuring timely receipt of dividendwarrants/annual reports/statutory notices by the shareholders of the company.
During the year, there were no complaints received from shareholder on SCORES. Thereare no balance complaints. The Company had no share transfers pending as on March 31,2025.
Your Board has devised an Evaluation Policy for evaluating the performance of the Board,its Committees, Executive and Non-Executive Directors, Independent Directors. Based onthe same, the performance was evaluated for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. Aspart of the evaluation process, the performance of Non- Independent Directors, theChairman and the Board was conducted by the Independent Directors. The performanceevaluation of the respective Committees and that of Independent and Non- IndependentDirectors was done by the Board excluding the Director being evaluated in the NRCmeeting held on March 17, 2025.
The Board carried out formal annual evaluation of its own performance and that of itsCommittees viz., the Audit Committee, Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee,Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC]. The Board also carried out theperformance evaluation of all the individual Directors including the Chairman of theCompany. Additionally, NRC also carried out the evaluation of the performance of all theindividual Directors and Chairman of the Company in their meeting held on March 17,2025. The performance evaluation was carried out by way of obtaining feedback from theDirectors through a structured questionnaire prepared in accordance with the policyadopted by the Board and after taking into consideration the Guidance Note on BoardEvaluation issued by Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Also, as stipulated by the Code of Independent Directors under the Companies Act, 2013and the Listing Agreement, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of theCompany was held on March 11, 2025, to review the performance of Non-IndependentDirectors (including the Chairman] and the Board as whole.
The feedback received from the Directors through the above questionnaire was reviewedby the Chairman of the Board and the Chairman of the NRC and then discussed the sameat the meetings of the Board and NRC respectively. The performance evaluation of theChairman, Whole-time Director and the Board as a whole was carried out by theIndependent Directors at their separate meeting.
As per the provisions of Section 92(3] of the Act, the Annual Return of the Company forthe financial year 2024-25 is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.valencianutrition.com.
The remuneration of the Board members is based on the Company’s size, its economicand financial position, industrial trends and compensation paid by peer companies. Thecompensation reflects each Board member’s responsibility and performance. TheCompany has framed a Nomination and Remuneration Policy pursuant to Section 178 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 which is available on theCompany’s website https://www.valencianutrition.com.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company, M/s. Shah & Modi., Chartered Accountants (FirmRegistration No. 112426W], who were appointed in the 8th Annual General Meeting tohold office till the conclusion of the 13th Annual General Meeting, have tendered theirresignation vide letter dated 13 th August 2025, resulting in a casual vacancy in the officeof Statutory Auditor.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139(8] of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board ofDirectors, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has appointed M/s. H A Y andAssociates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 104106W], as theStatutory Auditors of the Company to fill the said casual vacancy, subject to the approvalof the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, to hold office from 14 th August2025 till the conclusion of the 12th Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors further recommends the appointment of H A Y and Associates LLP,Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 104106W], as Statutory Auditors of theCompany for a term of five consecutive years, from the conclusion of the 12th AnnualGeneral Meeting till the conclusion of the 17th Annual General Meeting, at suchremuneration as may be decided by the Board in consultation with the Auditors.
The comments, if any, on financial statements referred to in the Auditors’ Report are self¬explanatory and do not call for any further explanations.
The Auditors’ Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.No instances of fraud have been reported by the Statutory Auditors of the Company underSection 143(12] of the Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel] Rules, 2014, the Company hasappointed M/s. Krupa Joisar & Associates, represented by its Proprietor Ms. Krupa Joisar,a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice (CP No. 15263], to undertake the SecretarialAudit of the Company upto F.Y. 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report for F.Y. 2024-25 isannexed herewith as "Annexure 1" to the Board’s Report.
The Board further recommends the appointment of M/s Krupa Joisar & Associates,represented by its Proprietor Ms. Krupa Joisar, a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice(CP No. 15263] to conduct and perform secretarial audit for a term of 5 (Five] consecutivefinancial years commencing from April 1, 2025 and ending on March 31, 2030, at suchremuneration as may be determined by the Board of Directors of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicableprovisions if any, the Company has appointed M/s. SPDS & Associates LLP in the Boardmeeting held on November 10, 2023, Chartered Accountants (FRN: W100383], toundertake the internal audit of the Company up to the financial year 2025-26.
The appointment of Cost Auditor does not apply to the Company.
In pursuance of the provisions of sections 177(9] & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, aVigil Mechanism for Directors and Employees to report genuine concerns has beenestablished. Affirmation is also given that no personnel has been denied access to theAudit Committee.
The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements as designed andimplemented by the Company are adequate. During the year under review, no material orserious observation has been observed.
The Company has been on a continuous basis reviewing and streamlining its variousoperational and business risks involved in its business as part of its risk managementpolicy. The Company also takes all efforts to train its employees from time to time tohandle and minimize these risks.
As on March 31, 2025 Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associatecompanies.
As of the date of this report, the Company has incorporated a Wholly Owned Subsidiary(WOS], Valencia Cielo Libre Beverages, S.L., in Spain on May 29, 2025. This WOS willengage in the manufacturing and trading of beverages, snacks, and other fast-movingconsumer goods (FMCG).
Furthermore, Zion Beverages has been converted into Valencia Beverages & SuperwaterPrivate Limited, which operates as a subsidiary of the Company effective from June 24,2025, focusing on the production and distribution of beverages and related products.
The Company is compliant with the applicable Secretarial Standards (SS) viz. SS-1 & SS-2on Meetings of the Board of Directors and General Meetings, respectively.
a] The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy - The Operations of theCompany are not energy intensive. However, adequate measures have been initiated forconservation of energy.
Company shall consider on adoption of alternate source of energy as and whennecessities.
c) The Capital Investment on energy conversation equipment - No Capital Investmentyet.
a) The efforts made towards technology absorption. - Minimum technologyrequired for Business is absorbed.
b) The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, productdevelopment or import substitution - Nil
c) In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckonedfrom the beginning of the financial year) - Not Applicable.
a. the details of technology imported;
b. the year of import;
c. whether the technology been fully absorbed;
d. if not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasonsthereof.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company acquired major stakes in partnershipfirms, comprising the acquisition of a 99% stake in Zion Beverages and a 100% stake inSuryavathi Beverages.
The Company has disclosed the full particulars of the loans given, investments made orguarantees given or security provided as required under Section 186 of the Act andRegulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations and forms part ofthe financial statements.
During the year under review, all the related party transactions were in the ordinarycourse of business and at arm’s length. There are no materially significant related partytransactions that may conflict with the interests of the company and are disclosed in thenotes forming part of the financial statements.
During the year under review, the Company has accepted a rental deposit of Rs. 100.00lakh from Mr. Manish Turakhia, Director of the Company, which falls within the definitionof “Related Party” under Section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013
Details of related party transactions are disclosed in 'Annexure II’ annexed to this reportin the prescribed format of Form AOC-2 in accordance to Section 188 of the CompaniesAct, 2013.
28. DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the meaning of Section73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder.
During the year under review, there were no material and significant orders passed bythe regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and theCompany's operations in the future.
In accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal] Act, 2013 and rules made there under, the Company hasframed and adopted the policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplaceincluding provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee. TheCompany was not in receipt of any complaint of sexual harassment during the year.
Financial Year
No. of Complaints Received
No. of ComplaintsDisposed
No. of ComplaintsPending
2024-2025
0
31. DESIGNATED PERSON FOR FURNISHING INFORMATION AND EXTENDINGCOOPERATION TO ROC IN RESPECT OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN SHARES OF THECOMPANY:
The Company had appointed Ms. Nishi Jain, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer ofthe Company and in her absence Mr. Jay Shah, Chief Financial Officer as a designatedperson with effect from March 19, 2024 to ensure compliance with MCA notification onthis matter.
The information pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2]of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel] Rules, 2014is not applicable, since during the year under review none of the employees of theCompany was in receipt of remuneration in excess of the limits specified, whetheremployed for the whole year or part thereof.
There was no change in nature of Business during the year.
The provisions of the Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to theCompany.
At Valencia Nutrition Limited, we've always believed in the power of a great team andpositive relationships with our employees. In the last year, we have made some significantchanges in our human resources (HR] efforts. As on March 31, 2025 the Company hadtotal of twenty-seven (27] employees. Further, enormous energy and efforts have beeninvested in revamping the HR system of the Company. And our strong relationships withour team are built on clear communication, getting everyone involved leading to apeaceful and productive atmosphere.
Pursuant to Section 134(5] of the Companies Act, 2013, the board of Directors, to the bestof their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards havebeen followed and there are no material departures.
ii. They have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and madejudgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair viewof the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit/lossof the Company for that period.
iii. They have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
iv. They have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
v. They have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and suchinternal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively.
vi. They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systemsestablished and maintained by the Company, work performed by the internal andstatutory auditors and external consultants and the reviews performed by managementand the relevant board committees, including the audit committee, the board is of theopinion that the Company’s internal financial controls were adequate and effective duringthe financial year 2024-25.
The Company has not issued any shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting orotherwise and hence no information as per provisions of Section 43(a)(ii) of the Act readwith Rule 4(4] of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture] Rules, 2014 is furnished.
The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year under review andhence no information as per provisions of Section 54(1](d] of the Act read with Rule 8(13]of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture] Rules, 2014 is furnished.
The Company has not issued any equity shares under Employees Stock Option Schemeduring the year under review and hence no information as per provisions of Section62(1)(b) of the Act read with Rule 12(9] of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture]Rules, 2014 is furnished.
During the year under review, there were no instances of non-exercising of voting rightsin respect of shares purchased directly by employees under a scheme pursuant to Section67(3] of the Act read with Rule 16(4] of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures] Rules,2014 is furnished.
The Auditors of the Company have not reported any instances of fraud committed againstthe Company by its officers or employees as specified under Section 143(12] of theCompanies Act, 2013.
The Company complies with the requirement of submitting a half yearly return withrespect to MSME dues with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within the prescribedtimelines.
The Company has neither filed any application, nor any proceeding is pending against theCompany under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, during FY 2023-24.
Statements in this Annual Report, particularly those which relate to ManagementDiscussion and Analysis as explained in the Corporate Governance Report, describing theCompany's objectives, projections, estimates and expectations may constitute 'forwardlooking statements' within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual resultsmight differ materially from those either expressed or implied in the statement dependingon the circumstances.
The Directors would like to express deep sense of appreciation for the assistance and co¬operation received from the Financial Institutions, Banks, Government Authorities andShareholders and for the devoted service by the Executives, staff and workers of theCompany. The Directors express their gratitude towards each one of them.
None of the Directors is related to each other and there are no inter se relationshipsbetween the Directors except Ms. Meghna Turakhia, Executive Director, who is wife ofMr. Manish Turakhia, Managing Director.
As on date of this Report, no Director (except as mentioned below] holds any equityshares or convertible instruments, if any, in the Company:
Name of the Directors
Total Securities
Total percentage ofShareholding
Mr. Manish Turakhia,Managing Director(Executive]
52,96,733
37.93%
Mr. Stavan Ajmera, Non¬Executive Director
2,600
0.05%
Mr. Jay Shah,Whole-Time Director(Executive]
2,07,800
0.95%
Mrs. Meghna TurakhiaExecutive Director
60,000
0.43%
50,00,000*
(Warrants)
100%
*issued for Rs. 40 (Rupees forty) per warrant (including a premium of Rs. 30), aggregatingup to Rs. 20,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty Crore only).
The Board of Directors based on the recommendations of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee, identified the following core skills/expertise/competencies ofDirectors as required in the context of business of the Company for its effectivefunctioning:
Sr. No
Skills/Expertise/Competencies
Leadership qualities
Industry knowledge and experience
Understanding of relevant laws, rules, and regulations
Financial Expertise
Risk Management
Following are the details of the skills and competence possessed by the Board ofDirectors:
S.
N
Name ofDirectors
Leadersh
ip
qualities
Industryknowledge andexperience
Understandingof relevantlaws, rules andregulations
Financial
Expertise
Risk
Managem
ent
Mr. StavanAjmera
Expert
Mr. ManishTurakhia
Mr. JayShah
Proficient
Mr.
Eshanya
Guppta
Mr. JaiminPatwa
Mr. GeetShah
Mr. PareshDesai
Mrs.
Meghna
Turakhia
The identified skills / competences are broad-based and marking of 'Proficient' against aparticular member does not necessarily mean the member does not possess thecorresponding skills / competences.
Salary,Allowance,perquisitesand otherbenefits
Performance
-linked
Income/Bon
us/Commissi
on
Paid/Payabl
e
Stock
Option
Pension
Sitting FeesPaid
Executive Directors
Rs.
12,00,000
P.A.
Mrs. MeghnaTurakhia#
Up to12,00,000P.A.
Non-Executive Directors
This is not applicable as the Company did not pay any remuneration to itsdirectors.
Mr. EshanyaGupta
Mr Geet Shah
# Mrs. Meghna Turakhia appointed as the Executive Director (Executive Director] w.e.f.September 02, 2024.
SN
Particulars of Remuneration
Nishi Jain
Total
Company Secretary and ComplianceOfficer
Gross salary
(a] Salary as per provisionscontained in section 17(1] ofthe Income-tax Act, 1961
2,28,000
(b) Value of perquisites u/s17(2] Income-
Nil
tax Act, 1961
(c) Profits in lieu of salaryundersection
17(3] Income-tax Act, 1961
Stock Option
Sweat Equity
Commission
- as % of profit
- others, specify...
Others, please specify
A. Ratio of remuneration of each Director to the median remuneration of the employeesof the Company for FY 2024-25 as well as the percentage increase in remuneration of eachDirector, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary is as under:
Name of Director/
Key
The ratio of
% increase in remuneration
Managerial Personnel
remuneration to themedian remuneration
over Previous year
This is not applicable as the Company did not pay anyremuneration to its directors.
This is not applicable as the Company did not payremuneration
8.52:1
Mrs. Meghna Turakhia
2.84:1
Key Managerial Personnel
2.16:1
B. Percentage decrease in the median remuneration of employees in FY 2024-25: - 184%
C. Number of permanent employees on the rolls of the Company as on March 31, 2025: 27
D. Comparison of average percentile increase in salary of employees other than themanagerial personnel and the percentile increase in the managerial remuneration:
% change in remuneration
Average increase in salary of employees (otherthan managerial personnel]
146%
Average increase in remuneration of managerialpersonnel
-23%
Affirmation: It is affirmed that the remuneration paid to the Directors, Key ManagerialPersonnel and other employees is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company.
Type
Section ofthe
Companies
Act
Brief Description
Details of Penalty/ Punishment/Compoundingfees imposed
Authority[RD /NCLT/COURT]
Appealmade, if any(giveDetails)
A. COMPANY
Penalty
Punishment
Compounding
NONE
B. DIRECTORS
C. OTHER OFFICERS IN DEFAULT
Date
Time
Venue
September 27,2025
11:00 a.m.
AGM will be held in person and throughelectronic mode [video conference or otheraudiovisual means (“OAVM”]]
Financial year
1st April, 2024 to 31st March, 2025
Book ClosureDates
Saturday, September 20, 2025, to Saturday, September 27,2025 (both days inclusive]
Listing on Stock Exchange:
BSE Limited (“BSE”] (SME Platform)
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy TowersDalal Street, Mumbai 400 023SCRIP CODE: 542910
Year
AGM
Location
Details of specialresolutions passed
11th
Thursday,September30, 2024
11:00
a.m.
At the registeredoffice of theCompanythrough Video-Conferencing/Other Audio¬Visual Means(OAVM]
1. Alteration of the mainObject Clause of theMemorandum ofAssociation (Moa) ofthe Company
2. Alteration of theArticle of Associationof the company.
3. To Consider andapprove the ilssue ofConvertible Warrantson a Preferential basis.
4. To Consider andApprove Issue ofEquity Shares onPreferential Basis.
5. Appointment of Mrs.Meghna Turakhia(DIN:07109963]as anExecutive Director(ED] of the company.
2022-23
10th
Thursday,September28, 2023
1. Appointment/Re-appointment of Mr.Jay Shah (DIN:09072405] as aWhole-Time Director(WTD) of theCompany.
2. Appointment/Re-appointment of Ms.Prabhha Shankarran(DIN: 07906258] as aWhole-Time Director(WTD] of theCompany.
3. Approval for re¬designation andappointment of Mr.Manish Turakhia(DIN:02265579] asthe Managing Directorof the Company.
4. Appointment of Mr.Paresh Desai(DIN:07412510] as aNon-Executive andNon IndependentDirector.
5. Appointment of Mr.Geet Shah (DIN:08532430] as anIndependent Directorof the Company.
2021-22
9 th
Thursday,September29, 2022
12:00
Noon
At the
registered officeof the Companythrough Video-Conferencing/Other Audio¬Visual Means(OAVM]
The high/low of the market price of the shares of the Company is as follows:
Month
BS
E (Rs.)
High
Low
April-2024
48.00
44.00
May-2024
41.80
27.36
June-2024
40.00
28.38
July-2024
53.56
35.15
August-2024
32.80
September-2024
64.95
41.92
October-2024
59.05
53.44
November-2024
57.69
49.78
December-2024
60.57
47.16
January-2025
50.16
39.28
February-2025
52.66
43.25
March-2025
46.87
35.80
Bigshare Services Private Limited
1st Floor, Bharat Tin Works Building,
Opp. Vasant Oasis, Makwana Road, Marol,
Andheri East, Mumbai-400 059Tel: 022 62638200.
Fax: 2851 2885
website: https://www.bigshareonline.com/
The Board has the authority for approving transfer, transmission of the Company'ssecurities. The Company ensures that the half yearly Compliance Certificate pursuant toregulations 40(9] and 40 (10) of the SEBI Listing Regulations are filed with the StockExchanges.
As per SEBI Notification No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2018/24 dated June 8, 2018 and furtheramendment vide Notification No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2018/49 dated November 30,2018, requests for effecting transfer of securities (except in case of transmission ortransposition of securities] cannot be processed from April 1, 2019 unless the securitiesare held in the dematerialized form with the depositories.
The Board appreciates that all the members are holding shares in dematerialized form.
Category (Shares]
Shareholders
Shares
Number
%
Amount
1-5000
0.3774
4270
0.0031
5001-10000
9000
0.0064
10001-20000
23
8.6792
343000
0.2457
20001-30000
92
34.7170
2756000
1.9738
30001-40000
1.1321
115500
0.0827
40001-50000
1.5094
180000
0.1289
50001-100000
53
20.0000
3712000
2.6585
100001 -
99999999999999
88
33.2075
132508640
94.9009
265
100.0000
139628410
The Company's shares are required to be compulsorily traded on Stock Exchanges indematerialized form. The number of shares as on March 31, 2025, held in dematerializedand physical form are as under:
No. of Shares
Percentage
(%)
NSDL
2302710
38.87
CDSL
11660131
61.13
Physical
13962841
The Company has complied with all mandatory requirements of the Listing Regulationsand has not adopted any non-mandatory requirements that do not apply to the Company.
The Company does not fall under the purview of Regulations of Corporate Governancepursuant to Regulation 15 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosures Requirements]Regulations, 2015, the provisions of reporting of Corporate Governance as specified inRegulation 27 (2] do not apply to the Company, as it is SME Listed Company. Hence, theCompany has filed a certificate for non-applicability of provisions of regulation 27(2] withrespect to Corporate Governance during each quarter of the year.
REGISTERED OFFICE:
601A, Neelkanth Business Park, Nathani Road, Vidyavihar (West], Mumbai- 400 086
Tel : 080 - 26799552CIN: L51909MH2013PLC381314Website: http://www.valencianutrition.comEmail: compliance@valencianutrition.co
For VALENCIA NUTRITION LIMITED
Sd/- Sd/-
Manish Turakhia Jay Shah
Managing Director Whole Time Director & CFO
DIN: 02265579 DIN: 09072405
PAN: BJPPS6293E
Date: September 02, 2025Place: Mumbai