Your directors are pleased to present the 10th Annual Report of Kotyark Industries Limited ("the Company"),together with the Standalone and Consolidated Audited Financial Statements for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2026.
The Annual Report provides a comprehensive review of the Company's business operations, financialperformance, and key developments during the year under review. The accompanying audited financialstatements present a true and fair view of the Company's financial position and performance for the financialyear ended March 31,2026, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and theIndian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). The Directors believe that this report offers the shareholders acomprehensive understanding of the Company's operational and financial performance, significantachievements, corporate governance practices, and future outlook.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
The Standalone and Consolidated Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2026, have been prepared in accordance with the applicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the relevant rules framed thereunder, therequirements of Regulation 33 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations"), and other applicable provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 ("the Act").
The key highlights of the Company's standalone and consolidated financial performance for the financial yearended March 31, 2026, are summarized below:
Particulars
F.Y. 2025-26
F.Y. 2024-25
Standalone
Consolidated
Revenue from Operations
29,649.16
31,487.01
28,380.87
28,809.83
Other Income
4.46
4.53
75.07
75.09
Total Income
29,653.62
31,491.54
28,455.94
28,884.92
Operating expenditure before Finance cost,depreciation and amortization
25195.72
26,693.28
24,150.13
24,545.09
Earnings before Finance cost, depreciation andamortization (EBITDA)
4457.9
4798.26
4305.81
4339.83
Less: Depreciation
1,280.58
1,281.70
1,525.76
Less: Finance Cost
921.99
831.91
783.58
773.31
Profit before Tax
2,255.33
2,684.65
1,996.47
2,040.76
Less: Current Tax
737.00
846.00
635.00
647.25
Less: Short/Excess provision for Income Tax
(3.27)
(4.06)
3.49
Less: Deferred tax Liability (Asset)
(93.69)
(63.31)
Profit after Tax
1,615.29
1,936.40
1,421.29
1,453.33
Less: other Comprehensive income
17.82
(11.98)
(11.99)
Total Comprehensive income
1,633.11
1,954.22
1,409.31
1,441.34
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The key aspects of the Company's performance during the financial year 2025-26 are as follows:
I. Standalone Performance
• For the financial year ended 2025-26, the company's standalone revenue from operations reached ?29,649.16 Lakhs. This represents an increase of 4.47% compared to the revenue of ? 28,380.87 Lakhsrecorded in the previous financial year, 2024-25.
• The Company's standalone EBITDA increased to ?4,457.90 lakh during FY 2025-26 from ?4,305.81 lakh in FY2024-25, reflecting a growth of 3.53%.
• The standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at f 1,615.29 lakh for FY 2025-26 as against f 1,421.29 lakh in FY2024-25, representing a year-on-year growth of 13.65%.
II. Consolidated Performance
• For the financial year ended 2025-26, the consolidated revenue from operations was f 31,487.01 Lakhs,compared to f 28,809.83 Lakhs in the previous year, 2024-25. This represents a growth of 9.29% over theprevious year.
• The consolidated EBITDA stood at f4,798.26 lakh for FY 2025-26 as compared to f4,339.83 lakh in theprevious financial year, reflecting a growth of 10.56%.
• The consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) increased to f 1,936.40 lakh during FY 2025-26 from f 1,453.33 lakhin FY 2024-25, representing a year-on-year growth of 33.24%.
TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVE
Your directors have not apportioned any amount to the General Reserves. Full amount of net profit is carried toReserve & Surplus account as shown in the balance sheet of the Company.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on April 27, 2026, recommended a Final Dividend off5.00 (Rupees Five Only) per equity share of f 10.00 each for the Financial Year 2025-26, subject to the approvalof the shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company. If approved by theshareholders, the total dividend payout shall amount to f513.96 Lakhs.
The Final Dividend, if approved at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, shall be paid within the time prescribedunder the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, subject to deduction of tax at source, wherever applicable.
Note: Consequent to the approval of the Bonus Issue by the Members of the Company through Postal Ballot on June 15, 2026,the Final Dividend, if approved at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, shall be appropriately adjusted on the post-bonuspaid-up equity share capital, such that the overall dividend payout remains substantially unchanged.
Dividend Distribution Policy
The provisions relating to the mandatory formulation and disclosure of a Dividend Distribution Policy underRegulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 are not applicableto the Company. However, as a good corporate governance practice, the Company has voluntarily formulatedand adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy. The declaration and payment of dividend, if any, is considered andrecommended by the Board of Directors in accordance with the said Policy, subject to the applicable provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013 and the approval of the Members of the Company, wherever required.
The said Policy is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at the following link:https://www.kotyark.com/ files/ugd/e196d6 09b42d6499a04e099794ffe4b4af2608.pdf?index=true
Transfer of Unclaimed Dividend to Investor Education and Protection Fund
Details of outstanding and unclaimed dividends, previously declared and paid by your Company, are givenunder the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATE AND JOUINT VENTURE COMPANIES AND LLP
As on March 31,2026, Kotyark Industries Limited has the following subsidiaries:
Sr. No.
Name of Company/LLP
Relation with Kotyark Industries Limited
Date of Incorporation
1
Kotyark Agro Private Limited
Wholly Owned Subsidiary company
July 07, 2022.
2
Kotyark Bio SpecialitiesLimited
Subsidiary company
December 14, 2023
3
Semani Industries Limited
January 30, 2024
4
Parth Renewable Energy LLP*
Subsidiary LLP
December 12, 2025
5
Asia Bio Fuels LLP*
December 24, 2025
During the year under review, Parth Renewable Energy LLP and Asia Bio Fuels LLP were incorporated onDecember 12, 2025 and December 24, 2025, respectively, and the Company became a Partner and DesignatedPartner in the said LLPs, thereby making them subsidiaries of the Company.
Further, subsequent to the closure of the Financial Year, with effect from April 01,2026, Kotyark Industries Limitedceased to be a Partner and Designated Partner of Parth Renewable Energy LLP and Asia Bio Fuels LLP.Consequently, the said LLPs ceased to be subsidiaries of the Company with effect from the aforesaid date.
Further, pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a statement containing the salient features ofthe financial statements of the subsidiary companies inAOC-1 is annexed to this Report as Annexure A.
The Company does not have any Associate Company or Joint Venture as on March 31,2026.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 16(1)(c) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), the Company has formulated a Policy for determiningMaterial Subsidiaries, which has been duly approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. The materialityof a subsidiary is assessed at the end of each financial year, based on its audited financial statements for thatyear. Based on the audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, Kotyark Bio SpecialitiesLimited has met the materiality threshold prescribed under Regulation 16(1)(c) of the Listing Regulations and,accordingly, qualifies as a "Material Subsidiary" of the Company for the Financial Year 2026-27. No subsidiary ofthe Company had qualified as a Material Subsidiary in the Financial Year 2025-26.
However, Kotyark Bio Specialities Limited does not meet the materiality threshold prescribed under Regulation24A of the Listing Regulations, and accordingly, the requirement to annex the Secretarial Audit Report of KotyarkBio Specialities Limited is not applicable to the Company for the year under review. Except for Kotyark BioSpecialities Limited as stated above, none of the other subsidiaries of the Company qualify as a "MaterialSubsidiary" as defined under the Listing Regulations.
The weblink of the said Policy is provided in a separate section under the Corporate Governance Report, whichforms an integral part of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the standalone financial statements of theCompany, the Consolidated Financial Statements, together with the relevant documents, and the separateaudited financial statements of the subsidiary companies are available on the website of the Company. Thefinancial statements of the subsidiary companies shall also be kept open for inspection at the Registered Officeof the Company, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 129, 134 and 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the rules framed thereunderand Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations, the Consolidated Financial Statements presented by the Companyinclude the financial results of its subsidiary companies.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(1) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014, the details of the performance and financial position of the subsidiary companies arecovered in the Audited Financial Statements, which form part of the Annual Report.
CHANGE IN REGISTERED OFFICE
During the year, there was no change in Registered Office of the Company.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year under review, the Company has not changed its business or object and continues to be in thesame line of business as per the main object of the Company.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERSA. Proceedings relating to Bio-Fuel Authority Registration and Related Matters — Swaroopganj Unit
During the year under review, the Company's registration with the Bio-Fuel Authority, Government of Rajasthan,in respect of its manufacturing facility at Swaroopganj, Rajasthan, was valid up to July 31, 2022. The Companyapplied for renewal of the said registration on July 6, 2022. On account of delay in grant of renewal, the Companyfiled a writ petition before the Hon'ble Rajasthan High Court. Pursuant to the directions of the Hon'ble Court, theCompany remedied certain deficiencies and filed a fresh application within the stipulated timeline, and the
concerned authorities were directed to arrive at a decision within three weeks thereof. Despite the Companyhaving complied with the said directions and submitted all requisite documents within time, the renewal was notgranted and the matter remained pending. Consequently, the Company filed a subsequent writ petition beforethe Hon'ble Rajasthan High Court, which remains pending as on the date of this Report.
During the pendency of the aforesaid petition, on July 2, 2025, officials of the concerned authorities,accompanied by a Hon'ble Minister, inspected the Company's Swaroopganj unit and seized four storage tankscontaining raw material (Veg Ester) aggregating to 6,84,000 litres. Criminal proceedings were also initiatedagainst one of the Directors of the Company in connection with the said inspection. The Company approachedthe Hon'ble Rajasthan High Court, which, vide its order dated August 26, 2025, permitted the Company tocontinue its operations for the purpose of fulfilling its supply commitments to Oil Marketing Companies ("OMCs").Separately, the concerned Director filed a writ petition seeking quashing of the criminal proceedings initiatedagainst him, and the Hon'ble Rajasthan High Court, vide its order dated August 6, 2025, stayed the said criminalproceedings. Accordingly, the Company continues to operate its Swaroopganj unit and fulfil its supplyobligations to OMCs in compliance with applicable laws.
Based on the legal advice received by the Company and the interim relief granted by the Hon'ble RajasthanHigh Court, the Board of Directors is of the opinion that the aforesaid proceedings do not have any materialadverse impact on the going concern status or the operations of the Company. This assessment is alsocorroborated by the fact that the Statutory Auditors have issued an unmodified opinion on the Standalone andConsolidated Financial Results of the Company for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, with nomodification to their opinion arising from this matter. The Company shall continue to keep its stakeholdersinformed of any material developments in this regard, as may be required under applicable laws and regulations.
B. Order admitting Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process against Global Medicines Limited
The Company, as successor-in-interest to Yamuna Bio Energy Private Limited (subsequently amalgamated withKotyark Industries Limited), had filed Company Petition (IB) No. 200 of 2021 under Section 9 of the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016, before the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Ahmedabad Bench, against M/s.Global Medicines Limited ("Corporate Debtor"), in respect of an operational debt arising from goods suppliedduring the period July 29, 2017 to February 1,2020, with the date of default being February 1, 2020. Vide orderdated December 5, 2025, the Hon'ble NCLT admitted the said application and initiated the Corporate InsolvencyResolution Process ("CIRP") against the Corporate Debtor. The Company's claim as Operational Creditor hasbeen admitted by the Resolution Professional, and the Company is presently a member of the Committee ofCreditors constituted in the said CIRP. The CIRP is currently in progress, and various proceedings are pendingbefore the Hon'ble NCLT/NCLAT.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(l) of the Companies Act, 2013, there have been no material changesor commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of thefinancial year, i.e., March 31,2026, and the date of this Report.
MIGRATION TO MAINBOARD OF NSE AND DIRECT LISTING WITH MAINBOARD OF BSE
During the financial year under review, the Company completed the migration of its equity shares from the NSEEMERGE Platform (SME Platform) to the Main Board of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) andobtained a direct listing on the Main Board of BSE Limited (BSE). The equity shares of the Company commencedtrading on the Main Boards of both the Stock Exchanges with effect from March 12, 2026.
The migration process was initiated pursuant to the approvals of the Board of Directors and the Members. TheCompany's initial application submitted on January 28, 2025 was subsequently withdrawn due to the placementof its equity shares under the Enhanced Surveillance Measure (ESM) framework and the resultant ineligibility topursue migration during the prescribed surveillance and cooling-off period.
Upon fulfilment of the applicable eligibility conditions, the Company submitted a fresh application on January2026 and received the requisite approvals from NSE and BSE. Consequently, the equity shares of the Companywere admitted for trading on the Main Boards of both the Stock Exchanges with effect from March 12, 2026.
The Board of Directors places on record its appreciation to the Members, investors, regulatory authorities, stockexchanges and all other stakeholders for their continued support and cooperation throughout the migrationprocess.
RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FRON UK
Mr. Gaurang Rameshchandra Shah, Chairman Cum Managing Director of Kotyark Industries Limited, has beenconferred the Certificate of Excellence by the World Book of Records, London at a prestigious ceremony held atthe House of Commons, UK Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London, on 26th June 2026.
The event was attended by senior dignitaries and distinguished guests from around the world. RepresentingKotyark Industries Limited at the ceremony were Mr. Gaurang Shah (Chairman Cum Managing Director), Mrs.Bhavini Shah (Non-Executive Director), and Ms. Dhruti Shah (Whole time Director).
The honour recognizes Mr. Shah's exceptional leadership and pioneering contributions to the renewable energysector, particularly for leading transformative advancements in biofuel production, promoting sustainable energysolutions, fostering environmental responsibility, and creating lasting impact through innovation, technologicalexcellence, and visionary entrepreneurship.
This international recognition reflects Kotyark Industries Limited's unwavering commitment to innovation,sustainability, and the advancement of clean energy technologies. The company continues to play a significantrole in supporting India's renewable energy mission while contributing to global environmental goals throughadvanced biofuel solutions.
ARAI CERTIFICATION
During the year under review, your Company achieved a significant milestone in advancing its green energyinitiatives. Kotyark Industries Limited engaged the Engine Development Laboratory of the Automotive ResearchAssociation of India (ARAI), a premier institute under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, toconduct extensive developmental and durability trials on B20 (20% blend) and B30 (30% blend) biodiesel fuels inhigh-capacity generator sets.
The Draft Test Report was received on September 22, 2025, followed by the Final Development Test Report onNovember 24, 2025.
Both pre-durability and post-durability emission trials confirmed that B20 and B30 biodiesel blends consistentlymet the stringent CPCB IV emission norms.
Results demonstrated that B30 biodiesel blend functions as a cleaner, sustainable, and engine-safe alternativeto conventional diesel, with reduced greenhouse gas emissions, particulate matter, and improved environmentalcompatibility.
The certification reinforces the Company's strategic focus on renewable energy and supports India's biofuelmission to reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
This landmark certification strengthens your Company's position to cater to large-scale industrial and transportsectors, actively supporting India's National Biofuel mission.
For the complete emission data sheets, technical parameters, and durability outcome metrics, stakeholders mayrefer to the detailed disclosures submitted by the Company to the stock exchange:https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/KOTYARK 25112025132307 ARAI Report.pdf.
ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFICATION
During the year, the Company was awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification byQRO Certification LLP. The certification confirms that the Company's quality management system has beenindependently assessed and found compliant with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for the manufacture andsupply of biodiesel and crude glycerin.
The certification, bearing Certificate No. 3050251016110Q, was issued on October 16, 2025 and is valid up toOctober 15, 2028, subject to successful periodic surveillance audits. The first and second surveillance audits aredue on October 15, 2026 and October 15, 2027, respectively.
QRO Certification LLP is an independent third-party management-system certification body. It undertakesassessment and certification of organisations against recognised management-system standards, including ISO9001:2015. The certification reflects the Company's commitment to consistent quality processes, continualimprovement, customer focus and operational excellence in its biodiesel and crude glycerin operations.
CARBON CREDIT
Kotyark Industries Limited has received approval for the registration and issuance of Carbon Credits under Verra,a leading global standard for Carbon certification. This landmark accomplishment earmarks Kotyark IndustriesLimited as the first Indian company in the Bio Diesel sector to be acknowledged this achievement.
The approval of carbon credits is a testament to our commitment to sustainability and environmentalresponsibility. Our Company has consistently led the charge in implementing innovative and eco-friendlypractices within the Bio Diesel industry, and this acknowledgment by the pertinent authorities further solidifies ourposition as a pioneer in this domain.
By adopting innovative and eco-friendly practices, Kotyark Industries Limited has successfully earned 57,874carbon credits from the period of 15th September 2020 to 31st March 2022 as per confirmation mail receivedfrom Verra registry dated 02nd March 2024. This feat is not only a testament to our dedication towards minimizingour environmental footprint but also establishes us as a leader in the sustainable evolution of the Bio Diesel sector.This accomplishment is not only a reflection of our company's ethos but also underscores our commitment tocontributing to the larger national and global environmental goals. We firmly believe that sustainability serves asa fundamental driver for long-term success, and we remain dedicated to playing our role in fostering a greenerand more sustainable future.
We are confident that this milestone, coupled with the prospect of accruing additional income over the ensuingof approx.- 21 years, will be met with favor by the company and our stakeholder.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION ON CARBON CREDIT
Kotyark Industries Limited has received a Certificate of Recognition from Infinite Solutions, an esteemedinternational Environment & Sustainability Consulting Company. This recognition acknowledges Kotyark IndustriesLimited as the world's first project to produce biodiesel registered under the Voluntary Carbon Mechanism (VCS,GS, GCC, etc.), with Project ID: VCS 3095.
Infinite Solutions is the first company from India to join the Carbon Neutral Initiative by the UNFCCC, reinforcingour commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. More information about Infinite solution canbe access by clicking on: https://infisolutions.org.
This recognition is a significant milestone for our company and reflects our dedication to innovative andsustainable practices in the biodiesel sector. We believe this achievement will enhance our reputation in themarket and support our ongoing efforts towards sustainable development.
ACQUISITION OF LAND
During the year, the Company acquired land in Rajasthan from RIICO for an aggregate consideration of Approx.? 73.59 lakh. Further, Kotyark Bio Specialities Limited, a subsidiary of the Company, acquired land for Approx. ?46.48 lakh. These acquisitions represent a strategic development towards strengthening the Group's industrialpresence and supporting its future operational and expansion requirements in the renewable-energy and biofuelbusiness.
CREDIT RATING
The Company has obtained credit ratings from India Ratings and Research, a reputed credit rating agency anda Fitch Group Company, for its various banking facilities. India Ratings assigned:
IND BBB / Stable for Fund-based working capital limits of ?765 million and Term Loan of ?175 million
IND A3 for Non-fund-based working capital limits of ?60 million
The assigned ratings reflect the Company's steady financial performance, comfortable credit metrics, andexpected revenue visibility supported by the Government of India's biodiesel blending programme. The detailedrationale is available on the India Ratings website.
OMC ORDER
During the F.Y. 2025-26, Kotyark Industries Limited has applied for the Tender of Supply of Bio diesel issued by theOMC for various location in india and the company has been awarded with the allocation of the order of supplyof Bio diesel against their tender application and the same has been already disseminated with the exchangefor the public information. The details of the OMC Order received during the FY 2025-26 by the Companymentioned below:
Sr.
No.
Tender ID
Supplyperiod asper Tender
Date of LOI/AllocationIssued
Quantityallocated asper
LOI/AllocationSheet (in KL)
Approx.Value ofallocatedQuantity(? in Cr.)*
Remarks
EOI no.OMC/EOI/NUCO/BD/MAR25(CYCLE1) Tender ID -2025_MKTHO_ 184206_1 dated13th Mar'25
April 2025 toJuly 2025
16.04.2025
5,054
43.24
Issue of DirectLOIs**
17.04.2025
4,737
40.06
18.04.2025
3,109
26.95
EOI no. - OMC/EOI/BD/JUL25(CYCLE1) Tender ID -2025_MKTHO_ 185938_1 dated23rd Jul'25
August 2025to October2025
01.09.2025
7,299
58.39
Issue ofAllocationSheet***
EOI no. - OMC/EOI/BD/OCT25(CYCLE1) Tender ID -2025_MKTHO_ 187178_1 dated20th Oct'25
November2025 toMarch 2026
12.12.2025
3,590
30.30
16.12.2025
1,824
15.47
Jan'2026
1,079
9.12
*Approx value did not include GST and Transportation Charges.
**In this cycle of Tender which was published in March 2025 and October 2025, the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) issuedLOIs directly, without releasing a separate allotment sheet.
***In this cycle of Tender which was published in July 2025 Tender, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) issued an allocationsheet before releasing the Letters of Intent (LOIs).
Note: The Company shall receive the Letter of Indent(LOI) and Purchase Order (PO) in due course. The supply ofbio diesel is subject to the company receiving LOI (Supply order) within the reasonable time period before expirydate mentioned in respective PO. Historically, we have observed that LOI for some of the allocation quantitywere not received.
SHARE CAPITAL STRUCTUREAuthorized Share Capital
During the Financial Year under review, there was no change in the Authorized Share Capital of the Company.As at March 31,2026, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company stood at ?23,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-ThreeCrore Only), divided into 2,30,00,000 (Two Crore Thirty Lakh) Equity Shares of ?10 (Rupees Ten Only) each.
Subsequent to the closure of the Financial Year, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company was increasedfrom ?23,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Three Crore Only), divided into 2,30,00,000 (Two Crore Thirty Lakh) EquityShares of ?10 (Rupees Ten Only) each, to ?200,00,00,000 (Rupees Two Hundred Crore Only), divided into20,00,00,000 (Twenty Crore) Equity Shares of ?10 (Rupees Ten Only) each, pursuant to an Ordinary Resolutionpassed by the Members of the Company through Postal Ballot, for which the remote e-voting period wasconducted from May 17, 2026 to June 15, 2026.
Accordingly, as on the date of this Report, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company stands at ?200,00,00,000(Rupees Two Hundred Crore Only), divided into 20,00,00,000 (Twenty Crore) Equity Shares of ?10 (Rupees TenOnly) each.
Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital
During the Financial Year under review, there was no change in the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capitalof the Company. As at March 31,2026, the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company stoodat ?10,27,91,160 (Rupees Ten Crore Twenty-Seven Lakh Ninety-One Thousand One Hundred Sixty Only),comprising 1,02,79,116 (One Crore Two Lakh Seventy-Nine Thousand One Hundred Sixteen) Equity Shares of ?10(Rupees Ten Only) each.
Subsequent to the close of the financial year, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 14, 2026,recommended the issue of Bonus Equity Shares in the ratio of 10:1, i.e., 10 (Ten) Bonus Equity Shares of ?10 eachfor every 1 (One) existing fully paid-up Equity Share of ?10 each held by the Members of the Company. Theproposal was approved by the Members through an Ordinary Resolution passed by way of Postal Ballot, theresults of which were declared on June 15, 2026.
Thereafter, the Company received the requisite in-principle approvals from BSE Limited and the National StockExchange of India Limited for the proposed Bonus Issue. The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on June 25,2026, approved the allotment of 10,27,91,160 Bonus Equity Shares of ?10 each in the ratio of 10:1 to the eligibleMembers whose names appeared in the Register of Members/Register of Beneficial Owners as on June 24, 2026,being the Record Date fixed for the purpose. The Bonus Equity Shares were subsequently listed and admitted fortrading on the Main Boards of BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited with effect fromJune 29, 2026.
Consequent upon the aforesaid Bonus Issue, the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of the Companyincreased from ^10,27,91,160, comprising 1,02,79,116 Equity Shares of ?10 each, to ?113,07,02,760, comprising11,30,70,276 Equity Shares of ?10 each.
Other Capital Related Matters
During the period under review, your Company has not bought back any of its securities / has not issued anySweat Equity Shares / has not issued shares with Differential Voting rights / has not issued any shares underEmployee stock option plan and there has been no change in the voting rights of the shareholder.
DEMAT SUSPENSE ACCOUNT/UNCLAIMED SUSPENSE ACCOUNT
As at March 31,2026, there were no outstanding Equity Shares lying in the Demat Suspense Account / UnclaimedSuspense Account of the Company. Accordingly, the disclosure requirements relating to the Demat SuspenseAccount / Unclaimed Suspense Account are not applicable to the Company.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on March 31,2026, the Board of Directors of your Company was duly constituted with an appropriate balanceof Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Directors. The Board has identified the requisiteskills, expertise and competencies of its Directors in the context of the Company's business for its effectivefunctioning.
The details relating to the composition of the Board and its Committees, tenure of Directors, and the key skills,expertise and core competencies of the Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, whichforms part of this Annual Report.
The Members may refer to the details of the composition of the Board and its Committees available oncompany's website at: https://5102679a-74da-4c25-9d44-
7cf38377b56c.usrfiles.com/ugd/510267 57a97f9dc4f24b25aa0fe2954f67685e.pdf
None of the Director of the Company is serving as a Whole-Time Director in any other Listed Company and thenumber of their directorship is within the limits laid down under section 165 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Appointment/Cessation/Change in Designation of Directors
During the year under review, following changes took place in the constitution of the Board of Directors of theCompany:
Appointment, Re-appointment & Cessation of Directors
During the Financial Year 2025-26;
• Ms. Rashmi Kamlesh Otavani (DIN: 06976600) was appointed as an Additional Director (Non-ExecutiveIndependent) w.e.f. January 21,2025. Her appointment as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a termof five (5) consecutive years, from January 21,2025 to January 20, 2030, was subsequently approved by theMembers by way of a Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot Notice dated April 19, 2025.
Subsequently, Ms. Rashmi Kamlesh Otavani tendered her resignation from the office of Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director of the Company with effect from November 13, 2025, due to personal reasons andpersonal commitments. She also confirmed that there were no other material reasons for her resignation.
• The Members of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on Monday, September 29, 2025,approved the re-appointment of the following Directors:
1. Mr. Gaurang Rameshchandra Shah (DIN: 03502841) as Chairman cum Managing Director of theCompany;
2. Mrs. Dhruti Mihir Shah (DIN: 07664924) as Whole-time Director of the Company;
3. Mrs. Bhaviniben Gaurang Shah (DIN: 06836934) as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of theCompany;
4. Mr. Akshay Jayrajbhai Shah (DIN: 02305337) as an Independent Director of the Company; and
5. Mr. Harsh Mukeshbhai Parikh (DIN: 09260282) as an Independent Director of the Company,
for their respective terms in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Rules madethereunder and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as applicable.
• Mr. Viral Mukeshbhai Mamtora (DIN: 08440935), as an Additional Director (Independent Non-Executive), ofthe Company w.e.f January 29, 2026.
Subsequent to the close of the financial year, the Members approved the appointment of Mr. Viral MukeshbhaiMamtora as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company for a term of one (1) year, commencingfrom January 29, 2026 and ending on January 28, 2027, by way of a Special Resolution passed through PostalBallot, the results of which were declared on April 23, 2026.
Except for the above, there was no change in the composition of the Board of Directors or the Key ManagerialPersonnel of the Company during the financial year ended March 31,2026.
Re-appointment of Director retiring by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act,2013, read with the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, Mrs. Dhruti Mihir Shah(DIN: 07664924), Whole-time Director, retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting ("AGM") and,being eligible, has offered herself for re-appointment.
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directorsrecommends the re-appointment of Mrs. Dhruti Mihir Shah as a Whole-time Director, liable to retire by rotation,for the approval of the Members at the ensuing AGM.
The requisite disclosures pursuant to Regulation 36(3) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (SS-2)and other applicable provisions are provided in the Notice convening the 10th Annual General Meeting of theCompany.
Disclosure by Directors
The Directors on the Board have submitted notice of interest under Section 184(1) i.e. in Form MBP 1, intimationunder Section 164(2) i.e. in Form DIR 8 and declaration as to compliance with the Code of Conduct of theCompany.
Declaration by the Independent Directors
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they continue tomeet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act")and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"). The Independent Directors have also confirmedcompliance with the provisions of Schedule IV to the Act and the Company's Code of Conduct.
The Independent Directors have further confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstances or situationsthat exist or may reasonably be anticipated to impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with anobjective and independent judgment or without any external influence.
In accordance with Section 149(7) of the Act, the requisite declarations have been received from all theIndependent Directors. Further, all the Independent Directors of the Company have registered their names in theIndependent Directors' Databank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs ("IICA").
Based on the declarations received and after carrying out the prescribed assessment, the Board is of the opinionthat all the Independent Directors possess the requisite integrity, qualifications, experience, expertise andproficiency and fulfil the conditions specified under the Act and the Listing Regulations. The Board further confirmsthat the Independent Directors are independent of the Management and continue to discharge their dutiesand responsibilities effectively.
A separate meeting of Independent Directors was held on March 24, 2026 to review the performance of Non¬Independent Directors and Board as whole and performance of Chairperson of the Company includingassessment of quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between Company management andBoard.
Composition of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
During the year under review, there was no change in the Key Managerial Personnel of your Company.
As on the date of this report, the following are KMPs of your Company as per Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act:
• Mr. Gaurang Rameshchandra Shah - Chairman cum Managing Director of the Company.
• Mrs. Dhruti Mihir Shah - Whole time Director & Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
• Mr. Bhavesh Nagar - Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) and 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to financial statements of theCompany for the year ended 31 March 2026, the Board of Directors to the best of their knowledge and ability,confirm that:
• In preparation of annual accounts for the year ended March 31,2026, the applicable accounting standardshave been followed and that no material departures have been made from the same;
• The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of the Company for that year;
• The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
• The Directors had prepared the annual accounts for the year ended March 31,2026 on going concern basis.
• The Directors had laid down the internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that suchInternal Financial Controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
• The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws andthat such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
BOARD MEETING
Regular meetings of the Board are held at least once in a quarter, inter-alia, to review the quarterly results of theCompany. Additional Board meetings are convened, as and when required, to discuss and decide on variousbusiness policies, strategies and other businesses. The Board meetings are generally held at registered office ofthe Company.
During the year under review, Board of Directors of the Company met 19 (Nineteen) times i.e. April 04, 2025; April23, 2025; May 23, 2025; July 03, 2025; July 24, 2025; September 06, 2025; October 27, 2025; November 6, 2025;November 13, 2025; December 05, 2025; December 24, 2025; January 17, 2026; January 29, 2026; February 05,2026; February 19, 2026; February 21,2026; March 05, 2026; March 20, 2026; March 24, 2026.
The details of attendance of each Director at the Board Meetings and Annual General Meeting are given in theCorporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, board committees andindividual directors pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3) (p) the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(4)of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 in the following manners;
The performance of the board was evaluated by the board, after seeking inputs from all the directors, on thebasis of the criteria such as the board composition and structure, effectiveness of board processes, informationand functioning etc. The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs fromthe committee members on the basis of the criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness ofcommittee meetings, etc.
The board and the nomination and remuneration committee reviewed the performance of the individualdirectors on the basis of the criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the board and committeemeetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputsin meetings, etc. In addition, the chairman was also evaluated on the key aspects of his role.
Separate meeting of independent directors was held to evaluate the performance of non-independentdirectors, performance of the board as a whole and performance of the chairman, taking into account theviews of executive directors and non-executive director Performance evaluation of independent directors wasdone by the entire board, excluding the independent director being evaluated
The Performance Evaluation Policy, as adopted by the Board of Directors, is placed on the website of theCompany at:
https://www.kotyark.com/ files/ugd/e196d6 e2510acb62294c0cb8dcff781b6fd5df.pdf?index=true.
COMMITTEES OF BOARD
In compliance with the requirement of applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (the ‘SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015') and as part of the best governance practice, the Company has constituted followingCommittees of the Board:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholder's Relationship Committee
Details of all the committees such as terms of reference, composition and meetings held during the year underreview are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Vigil Mechanism
Your Company has established a Vigil Mechanism and formulated a Whistle Blower Policy to provide a secureand confidential platform for employees to report concerns related to unethical behavior, actual or suspectedfraud, or violations of the Company's Code of Conduct.
The policy fosters a culture of openness and accountability by encouraging employees to raise genuineconcerns or grievances without fear of retaliation. Adequate safeguards are in place to protect whistle blowersfrom any form of victimization for reporting such concerns in good faith. In exceptional cases, the policy providesfor direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, ensuring impartial handling of critical matters.
The Audit Committee periodically reviews the functioning and effectiveness of the vigil mechanism. During theyear under review, no whistle blower was denied access to the Audit Committee. The Whistle Blower Policy is
available on the Company's website and can be accessed at:https://e196d629-fce8-4a58-b231-0ff5fa59c17a.usrfiles.com/ugd/e196d6 ff858a18cf0c4f909ae622d50a563550.pdf
[NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY / POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, formulated a policy onappointment and remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial personnel and Senior Management personnel,including the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and othermatters, as required under sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy in the Company is designed to create a high-performance culture. Itenables the Company to attract motivated and retained manpower in competitive market, and to harmonizethe aspirations of human resources consistent with the goals of the Company. The Company pays remunerationby way of salary to its Executive Directors and Key Managerial Personnel. Annual increments are decided by theNomination and Remuneration Committee within the salary scale approved by the members and are effectivefrom April 01, of each year.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy, as adopted by the Board of Directors, is placed on the website ofthe Company at:
https://www.kotyark.com/ files/ugd/e196d6 9e5f810046294406bb232fc6954fe673.pdf?index=true.REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS
The details of remuneration/sitting fees paid during the FY 2025-26 to Executive Directors/Directors of theCompany is provided in Annual Return, i.e. Form MGT-7 which is uploaded on website of Company, i.e. athttps://www.kotvark.com/annual-returnsand in Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, INVESTMENTS & SECURITY
Details of Loans, Guarantees, Investments and Security covered under the provisions of Section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statement for the year ended on March 31, 2026.
PUBLIC DEPOSIT
Your company has not accepted any deposits from the public. Hence, the directives issued by the Reserve Bankof India & the Provision of Section 73 to 76 of the Company Act, 2013 or any other relevant provisions of the Actand the Rules there under are not applicable.
CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All transactions with Related Parties are placed before the Audit Committee for its prior approval. The Companyobtains omnibus approval from the Audit Committee for Related Party Transactions which are repetitive in natureand are entered into in the ordinary course of business.
During the Financial Year 2025-26, all transactions with Related Parties were undertaken at arm's length basis andin the ordinary course of business and were in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act,2013 ("Act") and the rules made thereunder, the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations") and the Company's Policy on Related Party Transactions.
During the Financial Year under review, the Company has entered into material Related Party Transactions inaccordance with the applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations. The details of the contracts orarrangements with Related Parties referred to in Section 188(1) of the Act, in the prescribed FormAOC 2, areannexed to this Report as Annexure B and form part of this Annual Report.
The Company's Policy on Related Party Transactions provides a framework for identifying Related Parties,determining the materiality of transactions, obtaining requisite approvals and ensuring appropriate disclosures inaccordance with the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The Policy on Related Party Transactionsis available on the Company's website at:
https://www.kotyark.com/ files/ugd/e196d6 3f68d771057443fdb9291a5ec2f55a01.pdf
Pursuant to Regulation 23 of the Listing Regulations, the Company has made the requisite disclosures of RelatedParty Transactions to the Stock Exchanges in the prescribed manner and within the applicable timelines.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing theratio of the remuneration of each director to the median remuneration of the employees is annexed to thisReport asAnnexure C.
Further, the information required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 5(2) of thesaid Rules, in respect of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and other particulars ofemployees, is not applicable to the Company during the year under review. Accordingly, no separate annexurein this regard has been included as part of this Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVE
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 of the Act read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility)Rules, 2014, the Company has framed policy on Corporate Social Responsibility. As part of its initiatives underCSR, the Company has identified various projects / activities in accordance with Schedule VII of the Act.
The details of CSR activities undertaken during the financial year 2025-26, as required under Rule 8 of theCompanies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014, are annexed asAnnexure D and forms part of thisreport.
During the Financial Year 2025-26, the amount required to be spent by the Company towards CSR activitiesunder Section 135(5) of the Act did not exceed ?50 lakh. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 135(9) of the Act, therequirement for constitution of a CSR Committee was not applicable to the Company and the functions of theCSR Committee were discharged by the Board of Directors.
The Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, as adopted by the Board of Directors, is placed on the website of theCompany athttps://www.kotyark.com/ files/ugd/e196d6 591069c! 1ed540f091ecbd99fb3253d3.pdf
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings andoutgo as stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014, as amended, is provided as Annexure E forming part of this report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
In terms of Regulation 34 and Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations2015 a review of the performance of the Company for the year under review, Management Discussion andAnalysis Report is presented in a separate section which is annexed to this Report asAnnexure F.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Integrity and transparency are key factors to our corporate governance practices to ensure that we achieveand will retain the trust of our stakeholders at all times. Corporate governance is about maximizing shareholdervalue legally, ethically and sustainably. Our Board exercises its fiduciary responsibilities in the widest sense of theterm. Our disclosures seek to attain the best practices in international corporate governance. We also endeavorto enhance long-term shareholder value and respect minority rights in all our business decisions.
Your Company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and adhering to theapplicable principles and requirements prescribed under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations").
In accordance with the applicable provisions of Schedule V of the Listing Regulations, the detailed Report onCorporate Governance, along with the certificate issued by a Practising Company Secretary confirmingcompliance with the applicable conditions of Corporate Governance, forms part of this Annual Report and isannexed to the Board's Report asAnnexure G.
AUDITORS & AUDITORS' REPORTInternal Auditor
Pursuant to Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (asamended), the Board of Directors, on the recommendations of the Audit Committee, of the Company, hasappointed M/s. Ravi Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, Nadiad, [ICAI Firm Registration No.- 121394W], as theInternal Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2025-26.
The Internal Audit Finding/s and Report/s submitted by the said Internal Auditors, during the financial year, to theAudit Committee and Board of Directors of the Company, do not contain any adverse remarks and qualificationshence, do not call for any further explanation/s by the Company.
Statutory Auditor and their Report
M/s. Manubhai & Shah LLP, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration No. 106041W/W100136),were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company at the conclusion of the 08th Annual General Meeting("AGM") held on September 27, 2024, to hold office for a term of two (2) consecutive years. Accordingly, theirpresent term of office shall expire at the conclusion of the ensuing 10th AGM of the Company.
The Statutory Auditors' Report on the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company forthe financial year ended March 31, 2026, forms part of this Annual Report. The Audit Reports issued by theStatutory Auditors contain an unmodified opinion and are self-explanatory. They do not contain anyqualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer. Further, the Statutory Auditors have not reported anyfraud under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has received a communication from M/s. Manubhai & Shah LLP stating that, upon completion oftheir present tenure, they would not offer themselves for re-appointment as the Statutory Auditors of theCompany, considering their existing professional commitments and the logistical constraints associated with thelocation of the Company's operations. The Board places on record its appreciation for the valuable servicesrendered by M/s. Manubhai & Shah LLP during their tenure as the Statutory Auditors of the Company.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors has recommended theappointment of M/s. Talati & Talati LLP, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm Registration No.110758W/W100377), as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of one (1) year, commencing fromthe conclusion of the 10th AGM until the conclusion of the 11th AGM of the Company, subject to the approvalof the Members at the ensuing AGM, at such remuneration as may be determined by the Board of Directors onthe recommendation of the Audit Committee.
The Company has received the written consent and a certificate from M/s. Talati & Talati LLP confirming thatthey are eligible for appointment as the Statutory Auditors of the Company in accordance with the provisions ofSections 139, 141 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Auditand Auditors) Rules, 2014, and that their proposed appointment, if made, shall be in accordance with theapplicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Maintenance of Cost Record and Cost Audit
The Company is not required to maintain cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub-section(1) of section 148 of the Companies act, 2013. Accordingly, such accounts and records are not made andmaintained by the Company.
Secretarial Auditor and their Report
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") read with the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed M/s. MittalV. Kothari & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Ahmedabad, as the Secretarial Auditors of theCompany for a term of five (5) consecutive financial years, commencing from the financial year 2025-26 and
ending with the financial year 2029-30. The appointment was approved by the Members through Postal Ballot,the remote e-voting for which was conducted from March 25, 2026 to April 23, 2026.
Pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company is seeking the approval of theMembers at the ensuing 10th Annual General Meeting for ratification of the appointment of M/s. Mittal V. Kothari& Associates as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the remaining term of four (4) consecutive years,i.e., from the financial year 2026-27 to 2029-30.
The Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, issued by M/s. Mittal V.Kothari & Associates, forms part of this Annual Report asAnnexure H. The said Report does not contain anyqualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
Further, pursuant to Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, issued by M/s.Mittal V. Kothari & Associates through its Proprietor, Ms. Mittal V. Kothari, forms part of this Annual Report asAnnexure G1.
The Company has voluntarily included the Secretarial Compliance Report in the Annual Report as a measure ofgood governance and enhanced transparency.
There have been few common annotations reported by the above Secretarial Auditors in their Report withrespect to:
Compliance
Requirement
(Regulations/
circulars /
guidelines
including
specific
clause)
Deviations
Observations/ Remarks of the Practicing CompanySecretary
Reply ofmanagementagainst theobservation/Remarks made bySecretarial Auditor
1.
Regulation7(2) ofSecuritiesand
ExchangeBoard ofIndia
(Prohibitionof InsiderTrading)Regulations,2015) (PIT)
DesignatedPerson had notgiven Disclosureswithin 2 tradingdays oftransaction or aseries oftransaction in acalendar quarteraggregating to atraded value ofRupees Ten LakhRupees underRegulation 7(2) ofSecurities andExchange Boardof India(Prohibition ofInsider Trading)Regulations,2015).
Mr. Manojkumar Pannalal Shah, being a DesignatedPerson, did not make the requisite disclosure within twotrading days upon transactions during a calendarquarter aggregating to a traded value exceeding ?10lakh, as required under Regulation 7(2) of the SEBI(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. Further,the disclosure was also not made upon subsequentincremental transactions crossing the prescribedthreshold after the earlier disclosure:
The delay was dueto an inadvertentoversight.
Designated personwill ensure that allfuture disclosuresare reported ontime to companyand Stockexchange
Date ofTransaction
Due
date
of
Disclos
ure
Date ofIntimation toCompan
y
Date ofIntimation byCompan
No ofSharesBuy/(Sold)
Value ofTransaction
Cumulati
ve
transaction fromLast
Disclosur
e
February 10,2026
Febru
ary
12,
2026
February
16, 2026
18, 2026
4000
23,98,4
69.45
14,61,461
February 17,2026
19,
24,2026
26, 2026
6100
14,08,6
85.2
1,659,880.2
2.
Schedule Bof Securitiesand
(Prohibitionof InsiderTrading),Regulations,2015.
DesignatedPerson hadentered intoContra Trade fora period less than6 months.
Details of Contra Trade executed by Mr. ManojkumarPannalal Shah, Designated Person (PAN: AODPS4837E),within a period of less than six months are as under:
The Contra tradewas unintentionaland occurred dueto inadvertentoversight.
However, uponbecoming awareof this oversight bythe Company,Management hasissued warningletter to
Date of Transaction
Buy/Sell
No of Shares
February 17, 2026
Buy
March 05, 2026
Sell
(16700)
The sale of 16,700 equity shares on March 05, 2026 wasexecuted within six months of the purchase of 6,100equity shares on February 17, 2026. Accordingly, the said
transaction constitutes a contra trade in terms ofRegulation 4(1) read with Schedule B of the SEBI(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 and theCompany's Code of Conduct.
Designated personand instruct to duetake care in future.
Reporting of Frauds by Auditors
During the year under review, neither the Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors, or the Secretarial Auditors havereported to the Audit Committee, under Section 143 (12) of the Act, any instances of fraud committed by theCompany or against your Company by its officers or employees, the details of which would need to bementioned in the Boards' report.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an effective internal control system, which ensures that all the assets of the Company aresafeguarded and protected against any loss from unauthorized use or disposition.
The Internal Auditors of the Company carry out review of the internal control systems and procedures. Theinternal audit reports are reviewed by Audit Committee.
The Company has also put in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to the financialstatements commensurate with the size and nature of operations of the Company. During the year, such controlswere tested and no material discrepancy or weakness in the Company's internal controls over financial reportingwas observed.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS OF ICSI
In line with good governance practices, the Company has established appropriate systems and controls toensure adherence to the Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Theeffectiveness and adequacy of these systems have been periodically reviewed. The Company has compliedwith all applicable Secretarial Standards during the financial year.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with section 134(3) (a) of the Companies Act 2013 read with rule 12 of theCompanies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 including amendments thereunder. The AnnualReturn for the Financial Year 2025-26 is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed athttps://www.kotvark.com/annual-returns.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
To foster a positive workplace environment free from harassment of any nature we have framed Prevention ofSexual Harassment Policy through which we address complaints of sexual harassment at all workplaces of theCompany. Our policy assures discretion and guarantees non-retaliation to complainants. We follow a gender-neutral approach in handling complaints of sexual harassment and we are compliant with the law of the landwhere we operate. The Company is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and conducive workenvironment to its employees without fear of sexual harassment, exploitation and intimidation. Further, thecompany has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under theSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
During the year under review,
Number of Complaints filed during FY 2025-26
NIL
Number of Complaints disposed of during FY 2025-26
Number of Complaints pending for FY 2025-26
The Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy, as adopted by the Board of Directors, is placed on the website of theCompany athttps://www.kotyark.com/ files/ugd/e196d6 55fc72978e0147fda0262a7df2d6f58c.pdf?index=true
SEBI COMPLAINTS REDRESS SYSTEM (SCORES)
The investor complaints are processed in a centralized web-based complaints redress system. The salient featuresof this system are centralized database of all complaints, online upload of Action Taken Reports (ATRs) by theconcerned companies and online viewing by investors of actions taken on the complaint and its current status.Your Company has been registered on SCORES and makes every effort to resolve all investor complaints receivedthrough SCORES or otherwise within the statutory time limit from the receipt of the complaint. The Company hasnot received any complaint on the SCORES during financial year 2025-26 Link:https://scores.sebi.gov.in/.
SEBI SMART ODR
Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") has pursuant to circular no. SEBI/HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-1/P/CIR/2023/131 on July 31, 2023 as amended by corrigendum ref. no. SEBI/HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-1/P/CIR/2023/135 dated August 4, 2023, and further a master circular no. SEBI/HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-1/P/CIR/2023/145 dated August 11, 2023 ("Master Circular") introduced a common Online Dispute Resolution("ODR") Portal to facilitate online resolution of all kinds of disputes arising in the Indian Securities Market. Thedispute resolution through the ODR Portal can be initiated when within the applicable law of limitation.
The SMART ODR Portal has been setup by the 7 Market Infrastructure Institutions (MII's) together with theparticipation of reputed ODR Institutions
Process to follow by Shareholders for their grievances / complaints / disputes:
Level
Lodging of
grievances/
complaints/
disputes
directly with
the
Company orits Registrarand sharetransferagent(“RTA”)
Shareholder(s) may raise any grievance/ complaint/ dispute against the Companydirectly with the Company or its RTA, in the following manner -
RTA
Manager - Corporate Registry,
M/s. KFin Technologies Limited,
Selenium, Tower- B, Plot No 31-32,Financial district, Nanakramguda,Hyderabad - 500032.
Phone number: 91-40-67162222Email id:einward.ris@kfintech.comWebsite:www.kfintech.com
Company
Company Secretary
M/s. Kotyark Industries Limited,
A/2, Shree Ganesh Nagar Housing Society,Near Ramakaka Temple Road, Chhani,Vadodara -391740, Gujarat.
Phone number: 91-9510976156Email ID:info@kotyark.comWebsite:www.kotyark.com
SEBI SCORESPlatform
Grievances / complaints / disputes which are not resolved at Level 1, or if theshareholder is not satisfied with the resolution provided by the Company or RTA, thena complaint/ grievance/ dispute may be raised on SEBI Complaints Redress System("SCORES") which can be accessed at https://scores.sebi.gov.in
ODR Portal
In case the shareholder(s) is not satisfied with the resolution provided at Level 1 orLevel 2, then the online dispute resolution process may be initiated through the ODRPortal within the applicable timeframe as prescribed under law. The link to the ODRPortal is https://smartodr.in/login and the same can also be accessed through ourwebsite under listing tab of investor relations
Notes:
This is to clarify that the shareholder(s) may directly initiate dispute resolution through the ODR portal withouthaving to go through SCORES portal, if the grievance lodged with the Company is not resolved satisfactorily.
It may be noted that the dispute resolution through the ODR portal can only be initiated if such complaint /dispute is not pending under Level 1 or Level 2 or before any arbitral process, court, tribunal, or consumer forumor if the same is non-arbitrable under Indian law
There is no fee for registration of complaints / disputes on the ODR portal. However, the process of conciliation /arbitration through ODR portal may attract a fee and the same shall be borne by the concerned shareholder /listed entity / its RTA (as the case may be)
The Master Circular for Online Dispute Resolution issued by SEBI has been uploaded on the website of theCompany and can be accessed at:https://www.kotvark.com/smart-odr.
Details Of Complaints / Queries Received and Redressed During April 01, 2025 to March 31,2026
Number of shareholders' complaints/ Queries
Platform
Pending at thebeginning of the year
Received duringthe year
Redressed duringthe year
Pending at the endof the year
As per RTA
On SEBI Scores
On Smart ODR
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with the requirement of theSecurities & Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Insider Trading Policyof the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed and disclosures to be made while dealingwith shares of the Company as well as consequences of disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of theCompany as well as consequences of violation. The Policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensurereporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing in Company's shares.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering the "Code of practices and procedures for Fair disclosuresof unpublished price sensitive information" is available on the websitehttps://www.kotyark.com/ files/ugd/510267 c2a56a1581b54367927c0fb8443ba5dc.pdf
Maintenance of Structured Digital Database ("SDD") has been mandatory since April 1, 2019 in view of therelevant provisions under the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 (‘PIT Regulations'). TheCompany has installed SDD Services. Company regularly updates entries in this software and submitted reportquarterly to stock exchanges under Regulation 3(5) & (6) of PIT Regulations.
THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCYCODE, 2016 DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
During the Financial Year 2025-26, there was no application made and proceeding initiated / pending under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, by any Financial and/or Operational Creditors against your Company.As on the date of this report, there is no application or proceeding pending against your company under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
RISK MANAGEMENT
A well-defined risk management mechanism covering the risk mapping and trend analysis, risk exposure,potential impact and risk mitigation process is in place. The objective of the mechanism is to minimize the impactof risks identified and taking advance actions to mitigate it. The mechanism works on the principles of probabilityof occurrence and impact, if triggered. A detailed exercise is being carried out to identify, evaluate, monitorand manage both business and non-business risks. At present, the Company has not identified any element ofrisk which may perceptibly threaten the existence of the Company.
The Risk Management Policy, as adopted by the Board of Directors, is placed on the website of the Companyathttps://www.kotyark.com/ files/ugd/e196d6 1abf9da49be447128e226e9c71426df8.pdf?index=true.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the year under review, industrial relations remained harmonious at all our offices and establishments.COMPLIANCE TO THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE MATERNITY BENEFITS ACT, 1961
Company is in Compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. However, no maternity benefit was claimedduring the year.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT ANDTHE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THEREASONS THEREOF
No such incidence took place during the year.
|WEBSITE
As per Regulation 46 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 the Company hasmaintained a functional website namely "www.kotvark.com" containing information about the Company.
The website of the Company is containing information like Policies, Shareholding Pattern, Financial andinformation of the designated officials of the Company who are responsible for assisting and handling investorgrievances for the benefit of all stakeholders of the Company etc.
GENERAL DISCLOSURE
Your Directors state that the Company has made disclosures in this report for the items prescribed in section 134(3) of the Act and Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and other applicable provisions of the Actand Listing Regulations, to the extent the transactions took place on those items during the year. Your Directorsfurther state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were notransactions on these items during the year under review;
Issue of Equity Shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise; Issue of shares (including sweatequity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme save and ESOS; There is no revision in the BoardReport or Financial Statement;
GREEN INITIATIVES
In compliance with Regulation 36 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,Notice of the AGM along with the Annual Report 2025-26 is being sent only through electronic mode to thoseMembers whose email addresses are registered with the Company/ Depositories. Members may note that theNotice and Annual Report 2025-26 will also be available on the Company's websitewww.kotyark.com.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for significant contributions made by theemployees at all levels through their dedication, hard work and commitment, enabling the Company to achievegood performance during the year under review.
Your Directors also take this opportunity to place on record the valuable co-operation and support extended bythe banks, government, business associates and the shareholders for their continued confidence reposed in theCompany and look forward to having the same support in all future endeavor.
Registered office: For and on behalf of Board of Directors
2nd Floor, A-3 Shree For, Kotyark Industries Limited
Ganesh Nagar HousingSociety, RamakakaTemple Road, Chhani,
Vadodara-391740
Sd/- Sd/-
Dhruti M. Shah Gaurang R. Shah
Place: Vadodara Whole time Director & Chief Financial Officer Chairman cum Managing Director
Date: July 30, 2026 DIN:07664924 DIN: 03502841