The Board of Directors hereby submits the 52nd Board Report of the Business and operations of the Company for theFinancial Year ended 31st March, 2025. The Consolidated performance of the Company and its subsidiaries has beenreferred to wherever required.
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PARTICULARS
STANDALONE
CONSOLIDATED
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from operations (Net) & Other Income
13,599
19,286
16,738
19,401
Total Expense
12,686
17,674
15,587
18,118
Profit before Taxation
912
1612
1,151
1,283
Tax Expense
(390)
(871)
(395)
(875)
Profit/after tax
522
741
756
408
Other Comprehensive Income
52
4
Total Comprehensive Income
574
745
808
412
The total revenue of your company for the Financial Year ending 31st March 2025 has been Rs. 13,599 Lakhs ascompared to Rs. 19,286 Lakhs in the previous years, registering decrease of about 29.48%.
The EBIDTA from normal operation for 2024-25 was Rs. 4195 Lakhs, marking decrease from the previous year'sEBIDTA of Rs. 4829 Lakhs by about 13.10%.
The company maintains a satisfactory order book position, and there have been no alterations in the nature of thecompany's business.
During the year under review, the Company has issued 8,23,52,605 fully paid-up Equity Shares of Rs. 1/- each atthe premium of Rs. 5.06 each on right basis to the eligible members. The application to the Bombay StockExchange (BSE) and National Exchange (NSE) along with the requisite documents. Listing approval was grantedon 17th October 2024 and Trading approval was granted on 22nd October 2024 by both the Exchanges.
Current Authorised Capital of the Company is Rs.60,00,00,000 (Rupees Sixty Crores Only) divided into60,00,00,000 (Sixty Crores Only) equity shares of Re.1/- each.
Your Director are pleased to propose a 10% dividend (subject to tax on the expanded capital) on equity shares for thefinancial year 2024-25. This proposal is subject to the approval of shareholders at the upcoming 52nd Annual GeneralMeeting.
Members registered as Beneficial Owners at the close of business hours of the Record Date will qualify for thedividend receipt. Upon approval by the Members, the dividend will be distributed within 30 days following the AnnualGeneral Meeting.
The company expanded its ODB2 facility last year from 550 TPA to 2200TPA. This has significantly boosted outputwith 50% of the new capacity being utilised regularly growing at a steady pace. This has allowed us to competeeffectively on price and secure our status as a leading global supplier of ODB2 to major paper companies.
The company expanded its ODB2 facility last year from 550 TPA to 2200TPA. This has boosted output growing at asteady pace. This has allowed us to compete effectively on price and secure our status as a leading global supplier ofODB2 to major global paper companies. Over the last year, our competitors from Mainland China have steadilyreduced prices to all-time lows. As we have certain backward integrations for the product, we have been able tocontinue production despite lower margins. Despite the current trend of low pricing, this coupled with China 1policies promise a brighter future as prices are expected to revive going forward.
We have not only enhanced the product quality but also increased the plant's capacity. Our facility has nowtransitioned to a fully continuous production process, covering both the synthesis of the product and the downstreamseparation, ensuring greater efficiency and output consistency. Currently, due to Chinese dumping of PAP into theIndian market, we are facing significant price pressures on the same. As a PLI recipient, we have maderepresentations to the GoI on the difficulties faced on account of Chinese dumping.
Looking ahead, we anticipate significant growth in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly with the introduction of newproducts like Paracetamol. This initiative aligns with our strategic focus on diversifying our portfolio and strengtheningour foothold in high-demand markets.
Furthermore, our legacy products, such as m-Aminophenol, are finding new next-gen applications in several differentindustries. Through close collaboration with our customers, we are actively exploring and expanding theseapplications, fostering innovation and opening new avenues for growth.
As part of our commitment to sustainability, we are diligently working towards achieving zero discharge across alloperations. Our internal target was to reach zero effluent discharge for all products, including legacy ones, bySeptember 2025. This endeavour has taken longer than expected and we have had to revise the target to June2026.This goal is supported by our substantial investments in renewable energy sources such as solar power andgreen hydrogen. Moreover, we are actively transitioning from conventional reduction technologies to those poweredby green hydrogen, underscoring our dedication to environmentally responsible practices.
To further enhance operational efficiency and facilitate data-driven decision-making, the company has initiated theimplementation of a comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This ERP system will integrate allfacets of our operations, from inventory management and procurement to production planning and financialmanagement. The implementation is currently underway, with a dedicated team already in place to ensure a smoothtransition and alignment with our strategic objectives. Once fully operational, the ERP system is expected tostreamline processes, improve resource allocation, and reduce operational costs.
In parallel with the ERP implementation, the company is actively exploring the use of Internet of Things (IoT)technologies for enhanced plant monitoring and automation. By leveraging IoT, we aim to achieve real-timemonitoring of equipment, predictive maintenance, and automated control systems, which will significantly improveoperational efficiency and minimize downtime. The data generated from IoT-enabled devices will eventually beintegrated with the ERP system, providing a seamless flow of information across the organization and furtheroptimizing our manufacturing processes. To support these initiatives, we have expanded our team to focus on bothERP implementation and the exploration of IoT solutions.
Over the years, your company has grown more competitive globally, we have successfully established stable exportrelationships across various continents, including Europe, Japan, and North America. This global exposure is atestament to company's robust quality and competitive pricing.
In the evolving and fluid global trade scenario, your company is well- positioned to leverage these shifts and expandsits footprint. The diversification in sourcing coupled with our unique value proposition through vertical integration setsus apart as we strive to be the supplier of choice.
While our local market is growing steadily Company's turnover is still focused on the export market. This year's exports being total of Rs. 3845.98 Lakhs compared to last year's Rs. 7170.44 Lakhs registering decline of about 46.36%.
Exports constituted about 28.28 % of the overall revenue from operation including other income. Company's Exportsare well diversified in terms of product range as well as the Countries of Export.
Your company rest on robust strong fundamentals. It is looking towards leveraging its unique product offering alongwith its competitive strengths towards a long-term diverse sales pipeline with sustainable cash flows for theforeseeable future. Your company is looking to utilize its cash flow towards expanding product lines, diversify intodownward derivatives of existing products to create a maintainable long- term revenue pipeline and to furtherbackward integrate to remove external dependencies. As the global markets are steadily opening-up, we see apositive outlook in the demand.
During the year, the company shifted its registered office from Hira Baug, 1st Floor Kasturba Chowk (C.P. Tank),Mumbai-400004, Maharashtra, India” to “Unit No. 501,5th Floor, Nanavati Mahalaya, 18, Homi Mody Street, Fort,Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400001. This change was approved by the Board of Directors and necessary regulatoryfilings have been completed to reflect the new registered office location.
The Company has not accepted or renewed any amount falling within the purview of provisions of Section 73 of theCompanies Act, 2013 (The Act) and other applicable rules thereunder during the year under review. Hence, therequirement for furnishing details is not applicable.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers)Rules, 2014 and other applicable rules, Loans, guarantees and investments has been furnished in the Notes No. 37 ofAudited financial statements.
During the year under review, there remains an amount of unclaimed dividend of 2017-18 which is due for transfer tothe Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) in accordance with the provisions of Section 124 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, read with the applicable rules. The Company is in the process of transferring the said unclaimed dividendamount to the IEPF.
The Board of Directors have not appropriated and transferred any amount to any Reserve and the Board has decidedto retain the entire amount in profit and Loss account.
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company has one wholly owned Foreign Subsidiary viz. Anuchem B.V.B.A. Belgium,Financial Statement of the said subsidiaries are considered for the purpose of preparing consolidated FinancialStatements.
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company has one wholly owned Indian Subsidiary viz. Calchem Industries (India) Ltdacquired through a resolution plan approved by the National Company Law Tribunal vide its order dated October 29,2024. Pursuant to the resolution plan, full payment for the acquisition was completed on January 28, 2025.Subsequently, in May 2025, Company transferred its entire shareholding of Calchem Industries (India) Ltd, resultingin Calchem Industries (India) Ltd ceasing to be a subsidiary of Company. However, for the purpose of preparation ofconsolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31,2025, Calchem Industries (India) Ltd was
subsidiary company during the reporting period.
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company prepared in accordance with relevant Accounting Standards(AS) viz. AS-21, AS-23 and AS-27 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and form part of this AnnualReport.
Anuchem B.V.B.A continues to be engaged in its respective nature of business Calchem Industries (India) Limitedbecame subsidiary in the last quarter. The performance and financial position/salient features of the subsidiary for theyear ended 31stMarch, 2025 is given in Form AOC-1 which is annexed hereto and marked as Annexure-I.
Your Company has historically adopted the practice of undertaking related party transactions only in the ordinaryand normal course of business and at arm's length as part of its philosophy of adhering to highest ethicalstandards, transparency and accountability. In line with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the ListingRegulations, the Board has approved a policy on related party transactions. An abridged policy on related partytransactions has been placed on the Company's website at https://www.sncl.com/policies.
Related Party Transactions are also placed on a quarterly basis before the Audit Committee and Board ofDirectors for approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for the transactions which are ofa foreseeable and repetitive nature.
Further, the Company except to the point (b) mentioned below has not entered into any materialtransactions/contracts/arrangements referred to in Section 188(1) of (The Act) with related party(ies) as definedunder Section 2(76) of (The Act) during the financial year under review.
The Company has entered into loan transaction of Rs. 3937.52 Lakhs with Manekchand Panachand TradingInvestment Co Private Limited, (Being Holding Company) an Entity belonging to Promoter or Promoter Group thatholds 10% or more shareholding of the Company. Further company has availed loan of Rs.1558.18 Lakhs &Rs.1915.53 Lakhs from Mr. Asit D. Javeri, Executive Chairman & Mr. Abhishek A. Javeri, Managing Directorrespectively for which the requisite shareholders' approval through postal ballot is in process.
During the financial year under review, in accordance with Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicablerules made thereunder, the Company has granted a loan of Rs. 8,28,83,850 to its wholly owned subsidiary,Calchem Industries (India) Limited. The said transaction has been duly approved by the Board and is incompliance with the Company's Related Party Transactions Policy.
The assets of your Company are adequately insured. Your Company has also taken out suitable cover for PublicLiability.
The Company has an adequate Internal Control System commensurate with the size and nature of its business. Thepreparation designing and documentation of Policy on Internal Financial Control are in place and implemented whichis reviewed periodically and modified suitably to ensure controls.
The internal audit is carried out by a separate firm of Chartered Accountants. The periodical audit reports, includingsignificant audit observations and corrective actions there-on, are presented to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
All Independent Directors have given their declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid downunder the Act and pursuant to the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,2014, theIndependent Directors are registered with MCA Independent Director's Bank.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of non-independent directors, performance of theBoard as a whole and performance of the Chairman was evaluated, considering the views of executive director.
The same was discussed in the Board meeting held subsequently to the meeting of the independent directors, atwhich the performance of the Board, its Committees and individual directors was also discussed. Performanceevaluation of independent directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the independent director beingevaluated.
The Board of Directors has on recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed policy forselection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration which is stated in theCorporate Governance Report.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of company is being placed on website of company and same can beassessed at https://www.sncl.com/policies.
The Meetings of the Board and its Committees are held at regular intervals to discuss, deliberate and decide onvarious business policies, strategies, governance, financial matters and other businesses.
The Board met 4 times during the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 in accordance with the provisions of theAct, the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
The gap between two Board Meetings did not exceed 120 days as per Section 173 of the Act.
0 Appointment/ Re-appointment:
The members of the company at the Postal Ballot Meeting held on 22nd March, 2024 had approved the re¬appointment of Shri. Asit D. Javeri as an Executive Chairman of the Company, Shri. Abhishek A. Javeri, ManagingDirector and Smt. Seema A. Javeri as an Executive Director (Administration) for the further period of 3 years w.e.f.1st May, 2024 on such remuneration and such other terms and conditions as mentioned in the Postal Ballot notice.
Further, Mr. Mukul Sunilkumar Mehra and Mr. Nayan Patel were appointed as Independent Directors of theCompany w.e.f. 09th September, 2024 and Mr. Uday Krishna Laud was appointed as Additional Director of theCompany w.e.f. 13th November, 2024.
The Board of Directors in their meeting held on 08th August, 2024 have approved the change in designation of Mr.Priyam Shantilal Javeri from Non-Executive Independent Director to Non-Executive Non-Independent Directorfrom the end of his current term i.e. from 09th September, 2024.
Subsequent on 7th July, 2025, Mr. Uday Krishna Laud, Independent Additional Director, tendered his resignation,due to personal reasons. The Board places on record its appreciation for the valuable contributions made by Mr.Uday Krishna Laud during his tenure.
Further, Mr. Rakesh Raichand Kothari, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and KMP of the Company, also resignedfrom his position with effect from 14th August, 2025. The Board acknowledges and appreciates his service andcontribution to the Company.
As per the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Asit D. Javeri, retires by rotation at theensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. The same is recommendedby the Board of Directors and forms part of 52nd AGM Notice for approval of the Members.
Name
Designation
SEEMA ASIT JAVERI
Whole-time Director
ABHISHEK ASIT JAVERI
Managing Director
ASIT DHANKUMAR JAVERI
Director
AYESHA SUNIL PATEL
PRIYAM SHANTILAL JHAVERI
UDAY KRISHNA LAUD
NAYAN MOHANBHAI PATEL
MUKUL SUNILKUMAR MEHRA
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (“NRC”) identifies and ascertain the integrity, qualifications,expertise and experience of the person for appointment as Director, Key Managerial Person (“KMP”) or SeniorManagement Personnel (“SMP”) at Senior Management level and recommend the same to the Board forappointment.
In terms of requirements of Schedule IV of the Act, the Independent Directors of the Company met separately on3th November, 2024, inter alia to review the performance of Non- Independent Directors (including the Chairman),the entire Board and the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information between the Management andthe Board.
During the financial year under review, the Company has borrowed the following amount(s) from Directors and therespective director has given a declaration in writing to the Company to the effect that the amount is not being givenout of funds acquired by him by borrowing or accepting loans or deposits from others. Accordingly, the followingamount(s) is /are excluded from the definition of Deposit as per Rule 2(1)(c)(viii) of the Companies (Acceptance ofDeposits) Rules, 2014: -
Name of Director giving loan
Amount borrowed during 2024-25
Asit D. Javeri
5305.00
Abhishek A. Javeri
1915.53
Seema A. Javeri
10.00
During the financial year under review, the directors of the Company has not received remuneration / commission fromthe holding / subsidiary Company.
The Company has duly constituted the following mandatory Committees in terms of the provisions of the Act & ListingRegulations read with rules framed thereunder viz.
a. Audit Committee;
b. Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
c. Stakeholders' Relatioanship Committee;
d. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee; and
e. Risk Management Committee
The Composition of all above Committees, number of Meetings held during the year under review, brief terms ofreference and other details have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this AnnualReport. All the recommendations made by the Committees were accepted by the Board. The same is annexed heretoand marked as Annexure-II.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee was constituted pursuant to the provision of section 178 of theAct. The Committee has in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Act
formulated and uploaded on https://drive.google.com/file/d71huXaAo6ZVCzwROcTZz6Dz7ZC1zh6cCcf/view, thepolicy setting out the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and policyrelating to remuneration for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees.
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee was constituted pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 of the Act. Thecomposition of the committee is as follows:
Sr.No.
1.
Mr. Asit D. Javeri
Chairman
2.
Mr. Abhishek A. Javeri
Member
3.
Mrs. Ayesha S. Patel
4.
Mr. Mukul Mehra
The Annual Report on CSR Activities, as stipulated under the Act and the SEBI (Listing Obligation & DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 (“LODR”) forms an integral part of this Report and the Company has initiatedactivities in accordance with the said Policy, the details of which have been prescribed in Annexure-III.
The CSR policy is available on the website of the Company at the link https://www.sncl.com/policies.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has included the Business Responsibilityand Sustainability Report and the same is annexed hereto and marked as Annexure-IV, describing the initiativestaken by the Company from an environmental, social and governance perspective.
The BRSR for the financial year 2024-25 has also been hosted on the Company's website.
The Internal Complaint Committee was constituted as per provision of the Act for prevention and prohibition of SexualHarassment of woman at workplace which consists of following members:
a)
Mrs. Seema Asit Javeri
Chairperson
b)
Mrs. Mamta Jatin Shah
c)
Ms. S. M. Rao
External Member
d)
Mr. V. Ramakrishnan
e)
Mr. V. N. Bedekar
f)
Mr. R. M. Gandhi
Ms. Smita Singh resigned w.e.f from close of business hours on 15th June, 2024.
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace and has adopted a Policy ofPrevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at Workplace in line with the provisions of the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder.
During the year under review no complaints were received by the Committee.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 (9) of the Act read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and itsPowers) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 22 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015 the Company already has in place “VigilMechanism Policy” (Whistle Blower Policy) for Directors and employees of the Company to provide a mechanismwhich ensures adequate safeguards to employees and Directors from any financial statements and reports, etc.
The employees of the Company have the right/option to report their concern/grievance to the Chairman of the AuditCommittee. The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct ofbusiness operations. The Company also adopted Risk Assessment Procedure. The details of the same arementioned in the Corporate Governance Report.
At the 51st Annual General Meeting held on September 25, 2024, the Members approved appointment of M/s.Jayesh Dadia & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm registration No: 121142W /W100122) to hold officefrom the conclusion of the 51st Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 56th Annual General Meeting tobe held for the financial year 2029.
The Statutory Auditor's report does not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers.
The Board of Directors have recommended the re-appointment of M/s. Jayesh Dadia & Associates LLP,Chartered Accountants as Statutory Auditors for the second term of 5 consecutive years. The same forms part ofthe 52nd Notice of Annual General Meeting for the approval of its members.
The Board of Directors in their meeting held on May 02, 2025, re-appointed M/s Chandrashekhar Iyer & Co.,Chartered Accountant as the Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2025-26.
The Board of Directors of the Company has on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved theappointment of M/s Vinay Mulay & Co., Cost Accountants (Reg No: M/8791) as the cost auditors of the Companyfor the year ending March 31,2025 subject to approval of members in the ensuring Annual General Meeting.
Further, as specified by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Act the requiredaccounts and records are made and maintained by the Company.
The Board on the recommendation of the Audit Committee appointed M/s. Hetal Doshi & Associates CompanySecretaries in Practice, Mumbai, as Secretarial Auditor to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company for theFinancial Year 2024-25 and their report is annexed hereto and marked as Annexure - V. Observations made bySecretarial Auditor as per said report along with explanation made by Board is given below:
Particular of Observation
Explanation by Board
Delay in paying Annual Listing Fees (Regulation 14)
During the period under review, it was observed that theCompany had received multiple notices via email from BSELimited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited(NSE) pertaining to non-payment of Annual Listing Fees (ALF)within the prescribed timelines. However, the Company hassubsequently paid the pending Annual Listing Fees to bothexchanges, including the applicable arrears of interest.
During the period under review, it was observed thatthe Company had received multiple notices viaemail from BSE Limited and the National StockExchange of India Limited (NSE) pertaining to non¬payment of Annual Listing Fees (ALF) within theprescribed timelines. The delay was inadvertentand occurred due to procedural/administrativereasons. The Board assures that necessary stepshave been initiated to strengthen internalcompliance monitoring so as to ensure timelypayment of Annual Listing Fees in future.
Delay in filing of Form MGT-7 (Section 92)
There is a delay of 6 days in filing of Form MGT-7 pursuant tosection 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 for Financial Year 23¬24.
There was a delay of 6 days in filing Form MGT-7 forthe financial year 2023-24 pursuant to Section 92 ofthe Companies Act, 2013. The delay wasinadvertent and occurred due to proceduralreasons. The Company has since filed the saidreturn with the Registrar of Companies by payingthe applicable additional fees. The Board assuresthat necessary steps have been taken to strengthencompliance monitoring to ensure timely filing ofstatutory returns going forward.
Delay in filing of Form DIR-12 for appointment ofDirectors (Section 149 and 152)
We note that Mr. Mukul Mehra and Mr. Nayan Patelwere appointed via results of Postal Ballot dated 9September 2024 and Mr. Priyam Javeri was appointedvide resolution passed at the Annual General Meetingof the Company dated 25 September 2024. However,Form DIR-12 for the aforesaid directors was filed on 28October 2024 causing a delay of 19 days and 3 daysrespectively.
The Board notes that Mr. Mukul Mehra and Mr.Nayan Patel were appointed via results of PostalBallot declared on 9th September 2024 and Mr.Priyam Javeri was appointed vide resolutionpassed at the Annual General Meeting of theCompany held on 25th September 2024.However, Form DIR-12 for the aforesaiddirectors was filed on 28th October 2024,resulting in a delay of 19 days and 3 days,respectively. The delay was inadvertent andoccurred due to procedural/administrativereasons. The Company has since filed the saidforms with the Registrar of Companies along withapplicable additional fees. The Board assuresthat necessary steps have been taken tostrengthen compliance monitoring so as to avoidrecurrence of such delays in the future.
Non-filing of Form MGT-14 (Section 117 and 179(3))
Directors Report was approved by Board of Directors in itsmeeting held on 8 August 2024. However, MGT-14 has notbeen filed for approval of the said report violating provisions ofsection 117 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Board notes that the Directors' Report wasapproved at the meeting of the Board of Directorsheld on 8th August 2024. However, the Companyinadvertently missed filing Form MGT-14 with theRegistrar of Companies for approval of the saidreport, thereby resulting in non-compliance withthe provisions of Section 117 of the CompaniesAct, 2013. The lapse was unintentional andoccurred due to oversight. The Board assuresthat necessary steps are being taken toregularize the filing and strengthen internalcompliance systems to ensure timely filing ofsuch statutory forms in the future.
5.
Delay in filing outcome of Board MeetingThe Company had delayed in submitting the outcome ofBoard Meeting in four instances as per Regulation 30 readwith Schedule III of Listing Regulations.
The Company is currently in the process ofestablishing practice to ensure compliance withthe aforementioned requirements.
6.
Discrepancy in figures reported under RPT disclosures to thestock exchange.
The closing loan balance for Ms. Seema Javeri of -D29.8million as of September 2024 was not reflected as theopening balance in the March 2025 disclosures, and theamounts reported in the two quarters used different units-millions in September 2024 and lakhs in March 2025-resulting in inconsistent and inaccurate reporting. Theunderlying figures remain consistent, and the discrepancywas purely a presentation issue with no impact on the actual
The discrepancy arose due to an oversight indata compilation and formatting. The Boardacknowledges the importance of accurate andconsistent financial reporting and has sincetaken corrective steps
There were no incidences of reporting of frauds by Statutory Auditors of the Company under Section 143 (12) ofthe Act read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
As per SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations),2015, your Company has adopted an amended Code ofConduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by Designated Persons and their Immediate Relatives under theSEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. This Code of Conduct also includes code of practices andprocedures for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and has been made available on theCompany's website.
Pursuant to Regulations 17 to 27 and Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 the Corporate Governance Report on the compliance on the same is annexed hereto and markedas Annexure-II and the Management Discussion and Analysis report is annexed hereto and marked as Annexure -VI.
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgostipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act, read with Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014, is annexedhereto and marked as Annexure-VII.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) and 134 (3) (a) of the Act, 2013, the Annual Return for the financial yearended 31st March 2025 will be uploaded on the website of the Company at www.sncl.com.
The website of the Company is https://www.sncl.com/ where, Annual Return pursuant to Section 92 (3) of theCompanies Act, 2013 has been placed.
Your Company is in compliance with the Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS - 1) andGeneral Meetings (SS-2) issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the CentralGovernment.
The Company has been able to create a favourable work environment that motivates performance; customer focusand innovation in your company's strategies are based, inter alia, on process of continuous learning andimprovement.
The Company continues to focus on extensive training and developmental activities and efficiency and qualityimprovement initiatives.
The productivity linked long term wage settlement with the workmen union has been signed.
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and other applicable Rules, is attached as Annexure-VIII.Statement containing particulars of top 10 employees and the employees drawing remuneration in excess of limitsprescribed under Section 197 (12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and other applicable Rules is provided in the Annexure-VIII
forming part of this report.
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134(3)(q) of the Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(5)(vii) of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014, it is confirmed that during FY 2024-25 there were no significant or material orders passed by theRegulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and your Company's operations in future.
There have been no other material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of your Company sincethe close of Financial Year i .e. 31st March, 2025 and the date of this Report except those mentioned in this report.
The Company ensures the compliance with laws and regulations is an essential part of your Company's businessoperations. We are subject to laws and regulations in diverse areas as product safety, product claims, trademarks,copyright, patents, competition, employee health and safety, the environment, corporate governance, listing anddisclosure, employment and taxes.
Frequent changes in legal and regulatory regime and introduction of newer regulations with multiple authoritiesregulating same areas lead to complexity in compliance. We closely monitor and review our practices to ensure thatwe remain complaint with relevant laws and legal obligations.
Your Company's operations are increasingly dependent on IT systems and the management of information.Increasing digital interactions with customers, suppliers and consumers place even greater emphasis on the need forsecure and reliable IT systems and infrastructure, and careful management of the information that is in ourpossession.
The cyber-attack threat of un-authorised access and misuse of sensitive information or disruption to operationscontinues to increase. To reduce the impact of external cyber-attacks impacting our business, we have firewalls andthreat monitoring systems in place, complete with immediate response capabilities to mitigate identified threats. Ouremployees are trained to understand these requirements.
Your Directors 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:
I. The Company has not issued any shares with differential rights and hence no information as per provisions ofSection 43(a)(ii) of the Act read with Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 isfurnished.
II. The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year under review and hence no information asper provisions of Section 54(1)(d) of the Act read with Rule 8(13) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture)Rules, 2014 is furnished.
III. The Company has not issued any equity shares under Employees Stock Option Scheme during the year underreview and hence no information as per provisions of Section 62(1)(b) of the Act read with Rule 12(9) of theCompanies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
IV. During the year under review, there were no instances of non-exercising of voting rights in respect of sharespurchased directly by employees under a scheme pursuant to Section 67(3) of the Act read with Rule 16(4) ofCompanies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134(5) of (the Act), the Board of Directors of your Company, to the best of theirknowledge and ability, confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are
no material departures;
(b) The Director have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of your Companyat the end of the Financial Year and of the profit of your Company for that period.
(c) The Director have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of (The Act) for safeguarding the assets of your Company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) The Director have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) The Director have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by your Company and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and are operating effectively;
(f) The Director have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and thatsuch systems were adequate and operating effectively.
41. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY ANDBANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONGWITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OFTHE FINANCIAL YEAR:
No such proceedings initiated or pending during the year. Hence, not applicable.
42. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIMESETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF:
Not Applicable.
Statements in the Board's Report including Annexures there to describing the Company's objectives, expectations orforecasts may be forward-looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results maydiffer materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could influence the Company'soperations include global and domestic demand and supply, input costs, availability, changes in governmentregulations, tax laws, Global geo-political situation, economic developments within and outside the country and otherfactors such as litigation and industrial relations.
The Board of Directors extends its deepest gratitude to all employees across various levels of our organisation whosehard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment have been the pillars of our success, and for that, we areprofoundly thankful.
We would also like to express our sincere appreciation for the enduring cooperation and support we have receivedfrom our shareholders, investors, bankers, financial institutions, customers, and business partners. Their trust andencouragement have been invaluable in ourjourney.
Our heartfelt thanks also go out to all regulatory authorities and other stakeholders who have consistently providedguidance and support, contributing to our ongoing growth and success. We look forward to strengthening theserelationships as we continue to navigate the path to progress together.
For and On Behalf of the Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMANDIN: 00268114
Place: MumbaiDate: 12th August, 2025