The Board of Directors is pleased to present the Twentieth Annual Report on the business and operations of Sirca Paints India Limited(“SPIL“or the “Company”) together with the audited financial statements (standalone and consolidated) for the financial year 2024-25.
Standalone financial results of SPIL
Particulars
As at 31.03.2025
As at 31.03.2024
(Rupees in Lakhs)
Revenue from operations
37,399.52
31172.03
Other Income
516.32
636.00
Total Income
37,915.84
31808.03
Profit before tax
6,548.05
6906.56
Less: Tax Expenses
1,637.64
1762.84
Profit for the year
4,910.41
5143.72
Other comprehensive income / (loss)
4.78
-2.44
Total comprehensive income for the year
4,915.19
5141.27
Earnings per share of Rs.10 each
Basic (in Rs.)
8.96
9.38
Diluted (in Rs.)
Consolidated financial results of SPIL
37399.52
37915.84
6547.60
6906.08
1641.93
1762.72
4905.67
5143.36
4910.46
5140.92
Earnings per share of f 10 each****
Basic (in f)
8.95
Diluted (in f)
2. COMPANY’S PERFORMANCE REVIEWDuring the Financial Year 2024-25:
• Total revenue during the year 2025 was Rs. 37399.52 Lakhs as compared to Rs. 31172.03 Lakhs during the year 2024- an increaseof 16.65 %;
• Profit after tax was Rs. 4910.41 Lakhs during the year 2025 as compared to Rs. 5143.72 Lakhs during the year 2024.
• Basic earnings per share (of face value of Rs. 10/- each) was Rs. 8.96 for the year 2025 as compared to Rs. 9.38 for the year 2024.
• Total revenue during the year 2025 was Rs. 37399.52 Lakhsas compared to Rs. 31172.03 Lakhs during the year 2024- anincrease of 16.65%;
• Profit after tax was Rs. 4905.67 Lakhs during the year 2025as compared to Rs. 5143.36 Lakhs during the year 2024
• Basic earnings per share (of face value of Rs. 10/- each) wasRs. 8.95 for the year 2025 as compared to Rs. 9.38 for theyear 2024.
The state of affairs of the Company is presented as part ofManagement Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of thisreport.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 118 of the Companies Act,2013, the Company has complied with the applicable provisionsof secretarial standards issued by the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India.
The Board of directors of the Company has recommended a finaldividend of Rs. 1.50 per equity share of Rs. 10/- each (15% ofFace Value) at its meeting held on May 22, 2025 for the FinancialYear 2024-25. In terms of the provisions of the Finance Act, 2020,dividend shall be taxed in the hands of the shareholders and theCompany shall withhold tax at source at the applicable rates.The payment is subject to the approval of the shareholders at theensuing Annual General Meeting ('AGM') of the Company to thosemembers whose names appeared on the Register of Members ofthe Company on the record date.
The Board of Directors of the Company in line with provisions ofRegulation 43A of Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015(as amended) had approved Dividend Distribution Policy. TheDividend Distribution policy is uploaded on Company's websiteand can be accessed at the link https://www.sircapaints.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Dividend-Distribution-Policv.pdf.
During the year under review, no amount has been transferred toany of the reserves by the Company.
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company as on March 31,2025 was Rs. 60,00,00,000/- divided into 6,00,00,000 equityshares of face value of Rs. 10/- each.
The Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up share capital of the Companyas on March 31, 2025 was Rs. 54,80,88,000/- divided into
5,48,08,800 equity shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each.
Further, the Company has not issued any convertible securitiesor shares with differential voting rights or sweat equity shares orwarrants.
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted anydeposits from the public under Section 73 and 76 of the Act andrules made thereunder and no amount of principal or interest wasoutstanding as at the end of Financial Year 2024-25. There wereno unclaimed or unpaid deposits lying with the Company.
8. Material Changes and Commitments Affecting the FinancialPosition of the Company and Material Changes Betweenthe Date of the Board Report and End of the Financial Year
There have been no change in the nature of business during theyear. There have been no material changes and commitmentsaffecting the financial position of the Company which have occurredbetween the end of the financial year of the Company to which thefinancial statements relate and the date of this Report.
During the year under review, the Company has not changed itsRegistered Office.
The Company continues to comply with all the requirementsprescribed by the Reserve Bank of India from time to time.
As on March 31,2025, there were Eight (8) Directors on the Boardof the Company, consisting of Four (4) Independent Directors, Two(2) Non-Executive Directors (1 of whom is part of the PromoterGroup), Two (2) Executive Directors (both are part of the promotergroup). Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, theKey Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March 31, 2025are:
i. Mr. Sanjay Agarwal- Chairman and Managing Director,
ii. Mr. Apoorv Agarwal- Joint Managing Director,
iii. Ms. Shallu-Chief Financial Officer, and
iv. Mr. Hira Kumar- Company Secretary & Compliance Officerof the Company.
During the year, the Members approved the following appointmentand re-appointment of Directors:
Mr. Apoorv Agarwal (DIN: 01302537) was re-appointed as directorliable to retire by rotation at the Annual General Meeting held onAugust 29,2024.
Mr. Gurjit Singh Bains (DIN: 01977032) was appointed as a Non-
Executive and Non-Independent Director for a term of five yearsfrom May 18, 2024 to May 17, 2029.
Mr. Ugo Pelosin (DIN: 08196294) was appointed as a Non¬Executive and Non-Independent Director for a term of five yearswith effect from May 18, 2024 to May 17, 2029.
Mrs. Anu Chauhan (DIN: 08500056), was appointed as a Non¬Executive Independent Director for a term of five years with effectfrom July 04, 2024 to July 03, 2029.
During the year, Mr. Ugo Pelosin (DIN: 08196294) ceased to beDirector of the Company with effect from December 09, 2024,due to his pre-occupation and other personal commitment. TheBoard places on record their sincere appreciation for his invaluablecontribution and guidance.
Further during the year the Board, at its meeting held on February11, 2025, appointed Mr. Guido Scappini (DIN: 08196294) as aDirector of the Company.
Details of Directors proposed to be re-appointed at the ensuingAnnual General Meeting are as follows:
a. At the ensuing Annual General Meeting, Mr. Sanjay Agarwal(DIN: 01302479), Director of the Company is liable to retireby rotation in accordance with the provisions of Section152 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Articles ofAssociation of the Company and being eligible, offers himselffor reappointment as director of the Company.
b. Mr. Shyam Lal Goyal (DIN: 08815530), Non- ExecutiveIndependent Director of the Company is proposed to bereappointed as Non-Executive Independent Directors ofthe Company, pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder andSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 (Hereinafter referred as “ListingRegulations”) at the ensuing Annual General Meeting for thesecond term of five years commencing from September 18,2025 till September 17, 2030.
The brief profiles of Mr. Sanjay Agarwal and Mr. Shyam LalGoyal forms part of the Corporate Governance Report andthe notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of theCompany.
No director of the Company is disqualified as per theprovisions of Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.The directors of the Company have made necessarydisclosures, as required under various provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 (Hereinafter referred as “the Act”)and the Listing Regulations.
On the basis of the declarations submitted by theIndependent Director of the Company, the Board ofDirectors have opined that the Independent Director of
the Company fulfill the required criteria as defined underSection 149(6) of the Act and the Listing Regulations.
As on date of this report, the Board comprises of 8 (Eight) Directors.The composition includes 4 (Four) Independent Directors. Allthe Independent Directors are appointed on the Board of yourCompany in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Actand SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Company has received declarations from all the IndependentDirectors confirming that they meet/continue to meet, as the casemay be, the criteria of Independence under sub-section (6) ofsection 149 of the Act and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the SEBI ListingRegulations.
Also, the Independent Directors have complied with the Codefor Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV of the Actand have confirmed that they are in compliance with the Codeof Conduct for Directors and Senior Management personnelformulated by the Company.
All the Independent Directors of your Company have submittedtheir declaration of independence, as required, pursuant to theprovisions of Section 149(7) of the Act and Regulation 25(8) ofthe Listing Regulations, stating that they meet the criteria ofindependence, as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act andRegulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations and are notdisqualified from continuing as Independent Directors of yourCompany. Further, veracity of the above declarations has beenassessed by the Board, in accordance with Regulation 25(9) of theListing Regulations.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of theCompany hold highest standards of integrity and possess requisitequalifications, expertise & experience (including the proficiency)and competency in the business & industry knowledge, financialexpertise, digital & information technology, corporate governance,legal and compliance marketing & sales, risk management,leadership & human resource development and generalmanagement as required to fulfill their duties as IndependentDirectors.
Further, in terms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 ofthe Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors)Rules, 2014, all the Independent Directors have confirmed thatthey have registered themselves with databank maintained by theIndian Institute of Corporate Affairs (“IICA”). These declarations/confirmations have been placed before the Board. The IndependentDirectors are also required to undertake online proficiency self¬assessment test conducted by the IICA within a period of 2 (Two)years from the date of inclusion of their names in the data bank,unless they meet the criteria specified for exemption.
The Company's policy on directors' appointment and remuneration,including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,independence of a director and other matters provided under subsection (3) of Section 178 of the Act, as is adopted by the Board.
The Company has adopted a comprehensive policy on nominationand remuneration of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel onthe Board. As per such policy, candidates proposed to be appointedas Directors and Key Managerial Personnel on the Board shall befirst reviewed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committeein its duly convened Meeting. The policy can be accessed at thefollowing Link: https://www.sircapaints.com/investors/#policies.
The Board of the Company and its Committees meet at regularintervals to discuss, decide and supervise the various businesspolicies, business strategy, Company's performance and otherstatutory matters. During the year under review, the Board hasmet Six times. The details of the meeting of the Board and itsCommittees are given in the Corporate Governance Report, whichforms part of this Report. The intervening gap between two BoardMeetings did not exceed 120 days.
The Board had duly constituted following Committees, which are inline with the provisions of applicable laws:
A. Audit Committee
B. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
C. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
D. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
E. Risk Management Committee
Details of the composition of the Committees and changes therein,terms of reference of the Committees and other requisite detailsare provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which formspart of this Annual Report.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 18 of the SEBI ListingRegulations read with Section 177 of the Act, the constitution ofAudit Committee as on 31st March, 2025 is as follows:
Name of the Member
Designation
Mr. Shyam Lal Goyal
Chairperson and Independent Director
Mrs. Anu Chauhan
Independent Director
Mr. Sanjay Kapoor
Mr. Apoorv Agarwal
Executive Director
The recommendations made by the Audit Committee to the Board,from time to time during the year under review, have been acceptedby the Board. Other details with respect to the Audit Committeesuch as its terms of reference, meetings and attendance thereatare separately provided in the Annual Report, as a part of the
Report on Corporate Governance.
The salient features of the Nomination and Remuneration Policyof the Company are set out in the Corporate Governance Reportwhich forms part of this Annual Report.
The said Policy of the Company, inter alia, provides that theNomination and Remuneration Committee shall formulate thecriteria for appointment & Re-appointment of Directors on theBoard of the Company and persons holding senior managementpositions in the Company, including their remuneration and othermatters as provided under Section 178 of the Act and ListingRegulations.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the SEBI ListingRegulations, Annual evaluation of the Board, its committees andindividual directors has been carried out on the basis of GuidanceNote on Board Evaluation issued by Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (“SEBI”).
Questionnaire forms were circulated to all the directors for theirfeedback on Board, Board Committees and director evaluation.A meeting of the independent directors was held on March 19,2025 where they reviewed and discussed the feedback on thefunctioning of the Board, Board Committees, Chairman and otherdirectors. The Board reviewed and discussed the feedback ofthe evaluations. The area of improvements as highlighted by theevaluation exercise has been implemented to further strengthenthe corporate governance of the organization
Pursuant to Schedule IV to the Act and SEBI Listing Regulationsone meeting of Independent Directors was held during the year i.e.,on March 19, 2025, without the attendance of non-independentDirectors and members of Management.
In addition, the Company encourages regular meetings of itsindependent directors to update them on Strategies of theCompany. At such meetings, the Head of the Departments of theCompany make presentations with respect to the Business Verticalwhich they are heading. Such Meeting was conducted on March
19, 2025.
The Company has in place a structured induction and familiarizationprogramme for all its directors including the Independent Directors.They are updated on all business-related issues and newinitiatives. They are also invited in management level businessreview meetings so as to step back and assist the executivemanagement. They are also informed of the important policiesof the Company including the 'Code of Conduct for Directors andSenior Management Personnel' and the 'Code of Conduct forPrevention of Insider Trading.'.
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on National StockExchange of India Limited ('NSE') and the BSE Limited ('BSE').The due annual listing fees for the financial year 2024-25 has beenpaid to the Stock Exchanges i.e. NSE & BSE.
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134 (3) (c) read with Section134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to directors'responsibility statement, your directors hereby confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financialyear ended 31st March, 2025, the applicable AccountingStandards and Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013,have been followed and there are no material departuresfrom the same;
(b) the Directors had selected such accounting policies andapplied them consistently and made judgments and estimatesthat are reasonable and prudent so as give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March,2025 and of profit and Loss of the Company for the financialyear ended 31st March, 2025;
(c) The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Company Act, 2013 for safeguardingthe assets of the Company and for preventing and detectingfrauds and other irregularities;
(d) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a goingconcern basis;
(e) The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to befollowed by the Company and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and were operating effectively;
(f) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and thatsuch systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls andcompliance systems established and maintained by the Company,the work performed by the internal, statutory and secretarialauditors and external consultants, including the audit of internalfinancial controls over financial reporting by the statutory auditorsand the reviews performed by management and the relevantboard committees, including the audit committee, the Board is ofthe opinion that the Company's internal financial controls wereadequate and effective during FY 2025.
Management Discussion and Analysis as stipulated under theListing Regulations is presented in a separate section formingpart of this Annual Report. It speaks about the overall industrystructure, global and domestic economic scenarios, developmentsin business operations/performance of the Company's variousbusinesses viz., decorative business, international operations,
industrial and home improvement business, internal controls andtheir adequacy, Risk, threats, outlook etc.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(e) of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“the ListingRegulations”), the Management Discussion and Analysis Reportforms an integral part of this Annual Report and gives the details,inter alia, about the performance of the Decorative, Decor andconsumer services, and Industrial Businesses of the Companyin India and International Operations, important changes in thesebusinesses, supply chain, external environment, and economicoutlook during the year under review.
During the year under review, there was no change in the natureof the Company's business.
As required under the Listing Regulations, the Company re-affirmsits commitment to the standards of corporate governance. ThisAnnual Report carries a Section on Corporate Governance andbenchmarks your Company with the relevant provisions of theListing Regulations, the detailed report on corporate governanceis given as Annexure A to this report
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, as amended, a certificateobtained from a Practicing Company Secretary certifying that theDirectors of the Company are not debarred or disqualified frombeing appointed or to continue as directors of the companies bythe Securities and Exchange Board of India/Ministry of CorporateAffairs, forms part of the report.
A Certificate of the CEO and CFO of the Company in terms ofListing Regulations, inter-alia, confirming the correctness of thefinancial statements and cash flow statements, adequacy of theinternal control measures and reporting of matters to the AuditCommittee, is also annexed.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has one (1) SubsidiaryCompany, namely Sirca Industries Limited. Pursuant to Section129 (3) of the Act read with Rule 5 of Companies (Accounts ofCompanies) Rules 2014 and Ind - AS 110 issued by the Institute ofChartered Accountants of India, Consolidated Financial Statementspresented by the Company include the financial statements of itssubsidiary.
A statement containing the salient features of the financialstatement of Subsidiary in the prescribed format AOC-1 is attachedas 'Annexure-B' to this report. Further, the Company does nothave any Associate, Joint Ventures, hence no information in thisregard is required to be furnished
In terms of provisions of Section 136 of the Act separate auditedaccounts of the subsidiary Companies shall be available on thewebsite of the Company at https://www.sircapaints.com/
The duly audited Consolidated Financial Statements as requiredunder the Indian Accounting Standard 110, provisions of Regulation33 of the Listing Regulations and Section 136 of the Act have beenprepared after considering the audited financial statements of theCompany's subsidiary and appear in the Annual Report of theCompany for the year 2024-25.
M/s Pravesh Kumar & Associates, Company Secretaries (ICSIUnique Code: S2024DE976000), was appointed by the Board ofDirectors of the Company to carry out the Secretarial Audit underthe provision of Section 204 of the Act for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2025. The Secretarial Audit report for financial yearended March 31, 2025 is enclosed as ‘Annexure-C'.
Further, in terms of the provisions of the Circular No. CIR/ CFD/CMD1/27/2019 dated 8th February, 2019 issued by Securitiesand Exchange Board of India, the Company has obtained theAnnual Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year ended31st March, 2025, confirming compliance of the applicable SEBIRegulations and circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder, by theCompany.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,reservation or adverse remark.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A & otherapplicable provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations read withSection 204 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the AuditCommittee and the Board of Directors at their respective meetingsheld on 22nd May, 2025 have approved & recommended for approvalof Members, appointment of M/s Pravesh Kumar & Associates,Company Secretaries (ICSI Unique Code: S2024DE976000) asSecretarial Auditor for a term of upto 5(Five) consecutive years, tohold office from April 1, 2025 upto March 31, 2030.
M/s Rajesh Kukreja & Associates, Chartered Accountants(FRN:004254N) was appointed as Statutory Auditors of yourCompany at the Annual General Meeting held on 25th July, 2022,for a term of five consecutive years.
The Independent Auditors Report given by the Auditors on theFinancial Statement (Standalone and Consolidated) of yourCompany forms part of this Annual Report. There has been noqualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given bythe Auditors in their Report.
Further, The Board of Director at their meeting held on 22nd ofMay, 2025, considered and proposed to increase remuneration ofAuditors of the Company form Rs. 6,00,000 to Rs. 7,50,000.
In terms of the Section 148 of the Act read with Companies (CostRecords and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Company is required tomaintain cost accounting records and get them audited every yearfrom Cost Auditor and accordingly such accounts and records aremade and maintained by the Company.
The Board of Directors based on the recommendation of theAudit Committee appointed M/s PAN & ASSOCIATES, CostAccountants, (Firm Registration Number: 003692), as CostAuditors to audit the cost accounts of your Company for theFinancial Year 2024-25. The Cost Audit Report for the FY 2024-25will be filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in due course.
Further, The Board on the recommendation of the Audit Committeeat their meeting held on 22nd of May, 2025, Re-appointment of CostAuditors of the Company for FY 2025-26.
The remuneration of Rs. 85,000 (Rupees Eighty-Five Thousandonly) exclusive of taxes and out-of-pocket expenses incurred inconnection with the aforesaid audit, is proposed to be paid tothe Cost Auditors, subject to ratification by the Members of theCompany at the ensuing AGM.
The resolution for ratification of the proposed remunerationpayable to PAN & ASSOCIATES to audit the cost records of theCompany for the financial year ending 31st March 2026, is beingplaced for the approval of the shareholders of the Company at theensuing AGM.
M/s S Mahajan & Co. (FRN: 033060N), Chartered Accountantswas re-appointed as Internal Auditor of the Company at the BoardMeeting held on 5th July,2024 to conduct the Internal Audit for theFinancial Year 2024-25.
During the period under review, M/s S Mahajan & Co., performedthe duties of internal auditor of the Company and his report isreviewed by the Audit Committee.
Further, The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 22nd of May,2025, was re-appointed M/s S Mahajan & Co. (FRN: 033060N),Chartered Accountants as Cost Auditors of the Company for FY2025-26.
None of the Auditors of the Company has identified and reportedany fraud as specified under the second proviso of Section 143(12)of the Act.
As part of its initiatives under Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR), the CSR Committee has been entrusted with the primeresponsibility of recommending to the Board about CorporateSocial Responsibility Policy which shall indicate the activities tobe undertaken by the Company as specified in Schedule VII ofCompanies Act, 2013, the amount of expenditure to be incurred onCSR activities and monitoring the implementation of the framework
of the CSR Policy.
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Policy of the Company as adopted by the Board and the initiativesundertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the yearunder review are set out in Annexure-D of this report in the formatprescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social ResponsibilityPolicy) Rules, 2014. For other details regarding the CSRCommittee, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report,which is a part of this report. The CSR policy is available on https://www.sircapaints.com/investors/#policies
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report of theCompany for the financial year ended March 31,2025 as requiredunder Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations forms part ofthis Report as Annexure E.
The Company's internal financial control systems are commensuratewith its size and nature of its operations and such internal financialcontrols are adequate and are operating effectively. The Companyhas adopted policies and procedures for ensuring orderly andefficient conduct of the business. These controls have beendesigned to provide reasonable assurance regarding recordingand providing reliable financial and operational information,adherence to the Company's policies, safeguarding of assetsfrom unauthorized use and prevention and detection of frauds anderrors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records,and the timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.
Pursuant to Sections 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Act and Rule 12(1)of the Companies (Management & Administration) Rules, 2014,the Annual Return of the Company for FY 2024-25 is available onthe website of the Company at: https://www.sircapaints.com/.
The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted a RiskManagement Committee to frame, implement, and monitor the riskmanagement plan for the Company. The Committee is responsiblefor reviewing the risk management plan and its effectiveness. TheCompany has Risk Management Policy which can be accessed onCompany's website https://www.sircapaints.com/.
In order to provide a mechanism to employees of the companyto disclose any unethical and improper practices or any otheralleged wrongful conduct in the Company and to prohibitmanagerial personnel from taking any adverse action against
those employees, the Company has laid down a Vigil Mechanismalso known as Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instance of fraudand mismanagement, if any. The details of the Vigil Mechanism orWhistle Blower Policy is explained in the Corporate GovernanceReport and also posted on the website of the Company.
35. Details of application made or any proceeding pendingunder the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of2016) and their status
There are no applications made or any proceeding pending underthe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) duringthe year.
No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators orCourts or Tribunals which will impact the going concern status andCompany's operations in future.
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments have beendisclosed in the financial statements which forms part of thisAnnual Report.
The Company has always been committed to good corporategovernance practices, including in matters relating to Related PartyTransactions (RPTs). Endeavour is consistently made to have onlyarm's length transactions with all parties including Related Parties.The Board of Directors of the Company had adopted the RelatedParty Transaction Policy regarding materiality of related partytransactions and also on dealings with Related Parties in termsof Regulation 23 of the Listing Regulations and Section 188 of theAct. The policy is available at the following weblink: https://www.sircapaints.com/investors/#policies
In terms of the provisions of Section 188(1) of the Act read withthe Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014and Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, all contracts/arrangements/ transactions entered into by the Company with itsrelated parties, during the year under review, were in the ordinarycourse of business of the Company and on an arm's length basis.Details of particulars of contracts or arrangements with relatedparties referred to in sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Act inform AOC-2 has been enclosed as Annexure-F to the Directors’Report as required.
For details on Related Party Transactions, you may refer Notes tofinancial statements forming part of this Annual Report.
The details required under Section 197(12) of the Act read withRule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, are annexed as Annexure-Gand forms part of this report.
Further, as required under the provisions of Rule 5(2) & 5(3) ofthe Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, the name and other particulars ofemployees are set out in Annexure-H and forms part of this report.
Environmental sustainability is embedded in the SircaEnvironmental policy which reflects that the Company pursues thepath of Industrial development in harmony with the environment.As part of long-term sustainability, your Company ensures thatthe products, packaging and operations are safe for employees,consumers, stakeholders and the environment. Your Companyensures this with a focus on technologies, processes andimprovements that matter for the environment. As an organization,your Company is committed to the goal of sustainable and inclusivegrowth.
The Company's manufacturing units are ISO 9001 qualitymanagement system, ISO 14001 Environment ManagementSystem, ISO 45001, Occupational Health and Safety.
The Company measures progress in energy management throughvarious key indicators of specific power consumption, specific fuelconsumption, percentage outage, power cost, power losses etc.
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorptionand foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated underSection 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are as follow:
The manufacturing units of the Company have continued theirefforts to reduce their energy consumption and the plants ofUnit-II & Unit-III, Nathupur, Sonipat and Unit-I, Unit-II & Unit-IIIBahadurgarh, Haryana have also followed the suit.
• Use of Energy efficient motors for all new projects
• Pressure based pumping system for utility pumping
• Elimination of compressed air in packing for vacuumapplication
• Use of Energy Efficient aluminum Air piping solution toreduce friction losses
• LED lighting for all plants
• Utility using electric pallets to save fuel and run with theclean solar energy
• STP treated water reused for gardening/ toilet flushing
• ETP treated water reused for utility make-up
• Stripping water recycling in tanker cleaning
• Air Dust Collector to clean the environment inside factory
• Fume suction system to recover and remove the hazardousfumes from the factory environment.
• All the utilities are noise free pollution.
• Replacement of old motors and chillers with new andenergy efficient ones.
• Replacement of high power consuming conventional lightswith LED Lights.
a) New products development in wood coating.
b) Anti-bacterial paint for interior wall application.
c) Development of direct to metal finishes for generalindustries
d) Collaborative work with academic institutions andvendors and customers
e) Competitor sample evaluation and benchmarking
f) Support to customers for smooth introduction of newshades & products on running production line
g) Innovative shade development & color forecasting forOEM industry
h) Training to customers on paint Technology & Applicationto upgrade knowledge & skill
i) Upgradation of processes for cycle time reduction andenergy saving
j) High solid resin
Development of new products for different applications.i) Decorative Products:
• Polyester paint for interior-exterior application.
• Low-cost exterior with gloss, rich look and smootherfinish.
• Economy exterior emulsion which is resistant tochalking, flaking, fading and prevent fungi and algaegrowth.
• Quick drying, anti-rust, anti-yellowing durable coatingsystem.
• Economical elastomeric base coat.ii) Industrial products:
• Polyurethane coating with extended durability and
weather ability.
• Mono coat polyurethane finish with higher productivityand energy savings for GI.
• Direct to metal finish for auto and GI sector.
• Moisture cured heat resistance coating for GI.
• High Solid Acrylic Polyol coatings for wood and metals.
•Glass coating development for decorative and industrialpurpose
•Acrylic coating for decorative and industrials sector.
To develop new products based on advanced technologyas per anticipated market need. Special focus will continuetowards developing safe and user-friendly products withsuperior performance.
You company has entered into a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (“MoU”) with Oikos spa (Italy) effective1st April, 2024, which pertains to transfer of technologyfrom Oikos spa (Italy) to Sirca Paints India Limited formanufacturing high value added eco-friendly, green wallpaints including colors that are free of toxic substancesand ESG compliant in India too. SPIL under a joint ownedbrand shall be selling these wall paints and colors in Indiaand shall be exporting also to mutually agreed countries.
Further, your company has entered into a Businesstransfer agreement with Wembley Group (comprisingWembley Paints and Chemicals, Indo Wembley PaintsPrivate Limited, and Wembley Sales Corporation) andWelcome Brand from New Wembley Products LLP foracquiring the business undertaking, pertaining to saleand distribution of Products including technical know¬how, all intellectual property rights, in connection withthe Products and/or the business of Wembley Groupand Welcome Brand from, the acquisition enables theCompany to increase its footprint in its line of business.The acquisitions also provide benefits of synergy, growth,brand building and rapid increase in scale of businessoperations to your Company.
ii. Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts,e.g. product improvement, cost reduction, productdevelopment, import substitution etc.
This strategic initiative will allow the Company to cut downon its import bill and inventory days of finished goods,increase its manufacturing in India, and strengthen itsoperations.
Amount in Lakhs
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo During the Reporting Period
Foreign exchange inflows
132.35
Foreign exchange outflows
4,978.91
41. Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace
In line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”), the Company has adopted a “Policyon Appropriate Social Conduct at Workplace”. The Policyis applicable for all employees of the organization, whichincludes corporate office, manufacturing locations, branches,depots, etc. The Policy is applicable to non-employees as welli.e. business associates, vendors, trainees etc.
The Company has complied with provisions relating to theconstitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the POSHAct to redress complaints received on sexual harassmentas well as other forms of verbal, physical, written or visualharassment.
During the year under review, the Company did not receiveany complaints of sexual harassment and no cases were filedunder the POSH Act.
During the year under review, The Company was not requiredto transfer any funds to Investor Education and ProtectionFunds (IEPF).
During the financial year under review the Company does nothave any stock option plan in force
The Company believes in creating an enabling environment foremployees to grow and contribute to its overall objective. The
employees are provided with adequate learning and development opportunities to sharpen their skill set and drive the performanceof the Company. The Company engages with the employees across platforms to strengthen employee stickiness. As on March 31,2025, the Company has total strength of 659 employees.
The securities of the Company have not been suspended from trading of the stock exchange.
There are no such events occurred during the period from April 01, 2024 to March 31, 2025, thus no valuation is carried out for theone-time settlement with the Banks or Financial Institutions.
Pursuant to Regulation 32 of SEBI Listing Regulations, The Directors of the company confirm that there has been no deviation(s) /variation(s) in the use of proceeds from the Objects stated in the Prospectus for the FY 2024-25: No Deviation
The Board of Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received from the financialinstitutions, banks, Government authorities, customers, vendors and members during the year under review. The Boards of Direc¬tors also wish to place on record its deep sense of appreciation for the committed services by the Company's executives, staff andworkers.
For and On Behalf of the Board of DirectorsSIRCA PAINTS INDIA LIMITED
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Place:-New Delhi Sanjay Agarwal Apoorv Agarwal
Date - 22/05/2025 Chairman Cum Managing Director Joint Managing Director
DIN: 01302479 DIN: 01302537