The Directors present their 51st Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company and the accounts for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Particulars
Financial Year2024-25
Financial Year2023-24
Sales
556.98
378.15
Other Income (including operating income)
2.95
7.08
Operating Expenditure
428.12
307.44
Profit before Depreciation, Finance Cost and Taxation (PBDIT)
131.82
77.79
Finance Cost
2.59
0.73
Depreciation/Impairment/Amortization
10.46
7.00
Profit before Tax (PBT)
118.77
70.06
Current Tax/Deferred Tax (Net of MAT Credit Entitlement)
30.61
17.58
Profit After Tax (PAT)
88.14
52.48
Other Comprehensive Income
0.36
0.17
Total Comprehensive Income
88.51
52.65
OPERATION REVIEW AND PERFORMANCE
During the year under review, the Company registeredhighest ever revenue and net profit on the back ofsuccessful commissioning of the Hydrofluoric Acidexpansion project. The expanded capacity has achievedits desired capacity within few days of commissioning.The Company is currently under implementation of 20,000TPA of high purity solar grade Dilute Hydrofluoric Acid(DHF) Project in two phases. The Company had alreadycommissioned the first phases of 10,000 TPA Solar GradeDHF plant in Jun-25 and the second phase of the projectwill be implemented during the second half of financialyear 2025-26. This would result in strategic growth pathfor the Company in years to come.
The Company has, registered total operating revenue of' 556.98 Crores during the year under review as against' 378.15 Crores in the previous financial year. The Profitafter tax was ' 88.14 Crores during the year under reviewas against ' 52.48 Crores in the previous financial year.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As required under Section 134(3)(i) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the State of Affairs of the Company along withoperational performance/review has been discussed inManagement Discussions and Analysis Report which isappended in this annual report pursuant to Regulation34(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on April 28,2025, recommended a dividend of ' 9.00/- per equity share(90%) of ' 10/- each for the financial year ended March 31,2025 involving an outflow of ' 8,97,75,000/- The paymentof dividend is subject to the approval of members at theensuing Annual General Meeting ('AGM’) and deduction ofincome tax at source. Upon approval at the AGM, dividendwill be paid to those members whose names will appear inthe Register of Members/Beneficial Owners as at the closeof business hours on September 17, 2025 i.e., Record Date.
REVIEW OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS ANDFUTURE PROSPECTS
The Company plans to continue its focus on increasingthe volume of its key products including the value-addedproducts (VAP) during the coming years through marketpenetration and process improvements.
Your Board of Directors is optimistic of continuousimprovements in the operational performance of thecompany in the coming years.
HYDROFLUORIC ACID (HF) & VALUE-ADDEDPRODUCTS (VAPs)
Your company continues to widen the Customer base andhas also made significant progress in stringent specialtyapplications. Your Company was able to increase thevolume during the year. Your company will embark uponidentification of downstream VAPs in the future to reduceits over dependence on the traditional markets which aregetting increasingly competitive.
SULPHURIC ACID
Your company continued its robust performance inSulphuric Acid due to the concerted & continuous effortsmade to improve the productivity and overall operationalefficiencies.
EXPORTS
Export turnover had increased by 73% to ' 30.84 Croresagainst ' 17.82 Crores in the previous year. Your Companyendeavors continuously to improve export performanceby expanding the customer base in the current marketand penetrating to new markets.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information pertaining to Conservation of Energy,Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earningsand Outgo as required under Section 134 (3)(m) of TheCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014 is furnished as Annexure - A tothe Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES ORINVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OFTHE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Your Company has not provided any loan(s), guarantee(s)to any person or body corporate and has not made anyinvestment(s) during the year under Section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company did not accept any deposits from the publicwithin the meaning of Chapter V of the Companies Act,2013, read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)Rules, 2014.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions entered during FY 2024¬25 were on arm’s length basis and in the ordinary courseof business and were reviewed and approved by theAudit Committee. Prior omnibus approval of the AuditCommittee was obtained for the transactions which areforeseen and are repetitive in nature and entered in theordinary course of business and on an arm’s length basis.A statement giving details of all related party transactionsentered pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted isplaced before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basisfor its review.
During the year under review, there were no contractsor arrangements with related parties or material relatedparty transactions were entered into pursuant to Section188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the relevantrule which may have a potential conflict with the interestof the Company at large. The disclosure of related partytransactions. as required under Section 134(3)(h) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014 in Form AOC-2 is Annexed asAnnexure - B.
In terms of Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, theCompany submits details of related party transactionson a consolidated basis as per the specified format to thestock exchanges on a half-yearly basis.
The details of the transactions with related parties areprovided in the accompanying Financial Statements.Related party transactions as required under the IndianAccounting Standards are disclosed in Notes to thefinancial statements of the Company for the financialyear ended March 31, 2025. The Policy on Related PartyTransaction is available on the Company’s website athttps://www.tanfac.com/policy.php
None of the Directors had any pecuniary relationship ortransactions with the Company except the paymentsmade to them in the form of remuneration, sitting fee, andreimbursement of expenses, if any.
AUDITORS & AUDITORS' REPORTStatutory Auditors
In terms of the provisions of Section 139 of the Act and theCompanies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, M/s. Singhi& Co., Chartered Accountants, Kolkata (Firm RegistrationNo.302049E) was appointed as Statutory Auditors of theCompany for a first term of five years from the conclusionof the 47th Annual General Meeting held on 28th September,2021 up to the conclusion of the 52nd Annual GeneralMeeting to be held in the Financial Year 2026-27.
As required under SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Auditors haveconfirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued bythe Peer Review Board of the Institute of CharteredAccountants of India.
The Report given by the Auditors on the financialstatements of the Company forms part of the AnnualReport. There were no qualifications, reservations oradverse remarks made by the Auditors in their reportand no fraud was reported under Section 143(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013.
Cost Auditor
The Board of Directors of the Company had, on therecommendation of the Audit Committee, approved theappointment of Mr. N. Krishna Kumar, Cost Accountant,Cuddalore (Membership No.27885) for conducting theaudit of cost records of the Company pertaining toInorganic and Organic products manufactured by theCompany covered under Central Excise Tariff Heading
Chapter Nos. 28 and 29 respectively in compliance withthe Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on April
28, 2025, have appointed Mr. N. Krishnakumar, CostAccountant as cost auditor for the Financial Year 2025¬26 and necessary returns has been filed with Ministry ofCorporate Affairs.
The Cost Audit Report for the financial year 2024-25due to be filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)had been filed within the due date and there were noqualifications, observations or adverse remarks made bythe Cost Auditor in his report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Actand the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended,the Company has appointed Ms. Kalyani Srinivasan,Practicing Company Secretaries to undertake theCompany’s secretarial audit for financial year 2024¬25. The report of the Secretarial Auditor in Form MR-3for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 is attachedto this Report as Annexure - C. The Secretarial AuditReport does not contain any qualifications, reservations,adverse remarks or disclaimers.
Pursuant to the recommendations of the Audit Committeeand confirmed by the Board, Ms. Kalyani Srinivasan,PracticingCompany Secretary, is proposed to beappointedas the Secretarial Auditors of the Company to hold officefor a term of five consecutive years from the conclusionof ensuing 51st Annual General Meeting ('AGM’) till theconclusion of 56th Annual General Meeting of the Companyto be held in the Year 2030, subject to the approval ofshareholders as per the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read withSection 204 of the Act and Rules thereunder.
The Company doesn’t have any subsidiary company.Hence, the requirement to annex the Secretarial AuditReport of the material subsidiary along with this report interms of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations is notapplicable.
The paid-up share capital as on March 31, 2025 stood at' 9,97,50,000/- consisting of 99,75,000 equity shares atthe face value of ' 10/- each.
The Board met Seven times during the year ended March31, 2025 which were held on 22.04.2024, 17.05.2024,
06.06.2024, 19.07.2024, 23.10.2024, 24.01.2025 and
07.02.2025.
The Board of Director through circular resolution on March
29, 2025 appointed Dr. R. K. Tyagi (DIN:01509031) andMr. Amreek Singh Sandhu (DIN:08064880) as Independent
Directors of the Company for a term of five years w.e.f.April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030 and the members of theCompany has approved their appointment throughSpecial Resolution on June 10, 2025. Further, the Boardappointed Dr. M. Anuradha Reddy as Independent Directorof the Company for a term of five years w.e.f. May 28, 2025to May 27, 2030.
Mr. K. Sendhil Naathan (DIN:08064880) Managing Directorwas re-appointed as the Managing Director of theCompany for a term of six months from February 27, 2025to August 26, 2025. He, ceased to become the ManagingDirector of the Company from April 18, 2025 due to hisdemise. The Board placed on record the valuable servicesrendered by late Mr. K. Sendhil Naathan during his tenurewith the Company.
Mrs. R. Rajalakshmi (DIN:01985132), Mr. V. T Moorthy(DIN:00007648), Mr. M. R. Sivaraman (DIN:00020075),Dr. Shankar Narasimhan (DIN:01484214), IndependentDirectors ceased to be Independent Directors of theCompany w.e.f. March 24, 2025 and March 31, 2025 oncompletion of their term as Independent Directors ofthe Company. The Board had placed on record theirappreciation for the contributions made by them duringtheir tenure with the Company.
In terms of Section 152 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013,Mr. Afzal Harunbhai Malkani (DIN: 07194226) retiresby rotation and being eligible offers himself for re¬appointment.
Mr. Hemango Gupta, Chief Operating Officer has beenappointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Companyw.e.f. July 16, 2025.
Ms. Mirudula Dhoot resigned from the position ofCompany Secretary & Compliance Officer w.e.f. January30, 2025 and the Board has appointed Mr. Vinod Kumar.Sas Company Secretary & Compliance Officer w.e.f.January 31, 2025.
All the Independent Directors of the Company havefurnished necessary declaration in terms of Section149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 and are independentof the Management. In terms of Regulation 25(8) of theSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, they have confirmed that they arenot aware of any circumstance or situation which existor may be reasonably anticipated, that could impairor impact their ability to discharge their duties withan objective independent judgement and without anyexternal influence. The Board of Directors of the Companyhas taken on record the declaration and confirmationsubmitted by the Independent Directors after undertakingdue assessment of the veracity of the same.
The Board is of the opinion that all Independent Directorsof the Company uphold highest standards of integrityand possess requisite expertise and experience requiredto meet their duties as Independent Directors. TheIndependent Directors of the Company have confirmedthat they have enrolled themselves in the IndependentDirectors Databank maintained with the Indian Instituteof Corporate Affairs ('IICA’) in terms of Section 150 of theAct read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment &Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, theDirectors confirm that:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts, theapplicable accounting standards (IND AS) had beenfollowed along with proper explanation relating tomaterial departures;
b. The Directors had selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so asto give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany as at March 31,2025 and of the profit of theCompany for that period;
c. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient carefor the maintenance of adequate accounting recordsin accordance with the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities;
d. The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis;
e. The Directors had laid down internal financial controlsto be followed by the Company and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and were operatingeffectively;
f. The Directors had devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand that such systems were adequate and operatingeffectively.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 andSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out the AnnualPerformance Evaluation of the Board, its committeesand of individual directors in the format (questionnaire)prescribed by the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee of the Company.
The structured questionnaire covers various aspectsof the Board’s functioning such as adequacy of thecomposition of the Board and its Committees, Boardculture, execution and performance of specific duties,obligations and governance etc.
The performance evaluation of the Directors (withoutparticipation of the relevant Director) was carried outby the entire Board. The Directors expressed theirsatisfaction with the evaluation process.
The Independent Directors of the Company met duringthe year to review the performance of Non- IndependentDirectors and the Board as a whole, reviewed theperformance of the Chairperson of the Company andassessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow ofinformation between the company management and theBoard without the presence of the Non-IndependentDirectors and members of the Management.
During the year under review, Independent Directors hada separate meeting on February 28, 2025, in compliancewith the provisions of the Act, 2013 and Regulation 25(3)of the SEBI Listing Regulations. All the IndependentDirectors were present at the meeting.
The Company has constituted a Risk ManagementCommittee defined its roles and responsibilities and laiddown the procedure to assess the risk and minimizationprocedures. The Risk Management includes identifyingtypesofrisksanditsassessment, riskhandling&monitoringand reporting. The Board through its Audit Committeeshall also be responsible for framing, implementing andmonitoring the risk management plan for the company.The details of identified risk and mitigation plan would bereviewed by the Committee every quarter and forwardedwith their recommendation, if any to the Audit Committee/Board for its review.
Pursuant to Sections 177(9) and (10) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, the Company has a Vigil Mechanism through aWhistle Blower Policy. The details about the whistle blowerpolicy are provided in the Annual Report Disclosures underRegulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015.The Vigil Mechanism is hosted at https://www.tanfac.com/policy.php
Presently, the Board has five Committees, viz.,Audit Committee, Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee, RiskManagement Committee and CSR Committee comprisingof the required combination of Non-Independent andIndependent Directors. For further details, please referto the Report on Corporate Governance section of theAnnual Report.
Annual Return as required under Section 92(3), copy ofAnnual Return is placed on the Company’s website. Theweb link to access the annual return is https://www.tanfac.com/annual.php
The Internal Financial control (IFC) stipulates a processdesigned to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation offinancial statements for external purposes in accordancewith generally accepted accounting principles.
The observations by the Internal Auditors and correctiveactions thereon are presented at the Audit Committeewhich also oversees and evaluates the IFC periodically.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of Listing Regulations, a Reporton Corporate Governance is attached as Annexure - D ofthis Directors Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES ANDREMUNERATION
The disclosure with respect to remuneration as requiredunder Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read withrule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is appended asAnnexure - E to this report.
The statement containing names of top ten employeesin terms of remuneration drawn and the particulars ofemployees as required under Section 197(12) of theAct read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, is available for inspection in electronic mode.Any Member interested in obtaining a copy of the samemay write to the Company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Pursuant to the provisions of section 135 of the Act, readwith CSR Rules, the Company has constituted CorporateSocial Responsibility Committee and based upon therecommendation of the CSR committee the Board ofDirectors have approved CSR Policy. Disclosure underCompanies (Corporate social responsibility policy) rules,2014 is annexed as Annexure - F to this report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY ANDSUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, the Company has prepared the BusinessResponsibility and Sustainability Report in line withthe business principles as provided in the BusinessResponsibility Policy adopted by the Company. TheBusiness Responsibility and Sustainability Report isenclosed as Annexure - G to this Report and the same isalso available on the website of the Company.
REMUNERATION POLICY
On the recommendation of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee, the Board has framed apolicy for selection and appointment of Directors, SeniorManagement and their remuneration. The RemunerationPolicy is available on the Company’s website at https://www.tanfac.com/policy.php
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Employee relations continued to be cordial throughoutthe year. The whole-hearted support of employees in the
implementation of ISO-9001 systems, ISO 14001, ISO 45001in energy contribution initiatives and amply demonstratesthe high level of teamwork, sense of belonging to theorganization, and solidarity with the Management.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IFANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OFTHECOMPANY
There have been no material changes and commitments, ifany, affecting the financial position of the Company whichhave occurred between the end of the financial year of theCompany to which the financial statements relate and thedate of the report.
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SHEMS)
Your company remains steadfast in upholding a robustSafety, Health and Environmental Management System(SHEMS) as part of its Integrated Management System(IMS), certified by Intertek Certification Limited, UK. TheIMS encompasses the following international standards:
• ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System
• ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management System
• ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health and SafetyManagement System
Given the company’s coastal location and the natureof operations within a chemical complex, significantinvestments have been made in risk mitigation andprocess safety improvements. Notable initiatives include:
Key Safety Enhancements
1. Risk Assessment & QRA Study: Comprehensive riskassessment and Quantitative Risk Assessment(QRA) for the new HF2 Plant were completed, andall recommended safety measures have been fullyimplemented.
2. Noise Reduction Measures: Advanced low-noisescrew blowers have been installed in the SulphuricAcid Plants, significantly reducing operational noiselevels.
3. Height Work Safety: Risks associated with workingat height have been mitigated by installing lifelinesystems, constructing new platforms, and replacingcorroded structures.
4. Diesel Tank Farm: Lifeline arrangements have beeninstalled to enhance fall protection.
5. FO Tank Farm: A portable tanker lorry approachingplatform has been installed, improving operationalsafety and accessibility.
The company strictly adheres to international safetyprocedures and maintains a robust Permit-to-WorkSystem. Comprehensive safety visuals, pictorials, andsignboards have been deployed across all operationalareas. Routine safety audits and risk assessments areconducted to proactively identify and address potentialhazards.
Board Oversight & Engagement:
Safety performance is regularly reviewed by the Board ofDirectors through periodic site visits and performanceevaluations, reinforcing top-level commitment.
Emergency Preparedness:
The company conducts regular onsite mock drillsin collaboration with local government authorities,neighbouring industries, and customers to ensureemergency readiness.
Training & Recognition:
Ongoing safety and sustainability training programs aredelivered to both employees and contract workers. Thosedemonstrating exceptional contributions to sustainabledevelopment are duly recognized and rewarded.
Environmental Stewardship
In alignment with the Tamil Nadu Government’s Vision2023 - “Green Tamil Nadu Mission” the company hassignificantly expanded its green belt development, bothwithin and surrounding the factory premises, reinforcingits commitment to environmental protection andbiodiversity.
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability is embedded as a core element of thecompany’s business and strategy. Recognizing that thechemical industry is a significant emitter of greenhousegases (GHGs), your company prioritizes energy savingsand the reduction of GHG emissions from plant operations.
This is being accomplished through:
• Increased investments in more efficient technologies.
• Reduced energy consumption.
• Adoption of alternative energy sources to minimizeoverall GHG emissions.
Through ongoing efforts in Environmental, Health & Safetyaspects, the company continuously tracks and reportson progress, performance, and best practices related toenvironment, social, and governance (ESG) concerns.These efforts are part of the company’s long-termsustainability roadmap.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
1. There has been no change in the nature of businessof the Company during the year under review.
2. The Company doesn’t have any subsidiaries, jointventure or associate companies.
3. There was no amount proposed to be transferred tothe Reserves;
4. There are no amounts due and outstanding to becredited to Investor Education and Protection Fundas on March 31, 2025.
5. The Company maintains cost records as perCompanies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.
6. The Board confirms the compliance with theprovisions of the Secretarial Standards notifiedby the Institute of Company Secretaries of India,New Delhi.
7. There were no applications made or any proceedingspending under the Insolvency and BankruptcyCode, 2016.
8. There was no instance of any one-time settlement orany requirement of a valuation for any loan from thebanks or financial institutions during the year.
9. The Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors and theSecretarial Auditors have not reported any incident offraud to the Audit Committee during the year underreview.
10. The Company is prompt in making the payment ofinterest and repayment of loans to the financialinstitutions/banks.
11. There were no significant or material orders passedby the regulators or courts or tribunals which couldimpact the going concern status of the Company andits future operations;
12. The provisions of Section 197 (14) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, is not applicable to the Company.
13. As per the provisions of the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013, the Company has constitutedan Internal Complaints Committee. During theyear 2024-25, no complaint was received by theCommittee. As such, there are no complaints pendingas at the end of the financial year March 31, 2025.
MANAGEMENT POLICY
At TANFAC Industries Limited, we are dedicated to thecontinual improvement of our Management Systems,which impact quality, cost, and delivery while minimizingenvironmental impact. We are committed to preventingpollution, complying with customer and stakeholderrequirements, and upholding public responsibilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors wishes to place on record itssincere appreciation to the customers, suppliers, businesspartners and shareholders for their support. The Directorswould like to thank the Bankers and financial Institutionsas well. The Directors would take this opportunity toappreciate and sincerely acknowledge the dedication andhard work of the employees for the growth of the Company.
For and behalf of the Board of DirectorsMariam Pallavi Baldev
Date: July 16, 2025 Chairperson
Place: Cuddalore DIN:09281201