Your Directors are pleased to present their 50th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company together withStandalone and Consolidated Audited Financial Statements (Ind AS based) for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 and thereport of the Auditors thereon.
The financial results of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2025 are summarized below:-
(C In Crores)
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from Operation and Other Income
576.45
416.40
Finance Costs
23.01
18.21
Depreciation
51.11
39.56
Total Expenditure excluding Finance Costs andDepreciation, etc.
487.21
390.06
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, andAmortization (EBITDA)
89.23
26.34
Profit before tax
15.11
(31.43)
Tax Expenses
12.76
(5.57)
Profit after tax
2.35
(25.86)
Share of Profit of Associates
-
1.21
0.53
Net Profit for the period after Associates
3.56
(25.33)
Earnings per Share (EPS) of C2/-Basic and Diluted (in C)
0.10
(1.07)
0.15
(1.05)
During the year under review, the performance of the Company had been notably good particularly the last quarter of the yeardriven by higher production and sales realization of Caustic Soda Lye and Flakes. Your Directors believe that the results wouldhave been much encouraging but for marginally increase in power consumption per ton of Caustic Soda Lye, cost of powersupplied by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited and not achieving expected power generation from the Company's 35MW Captive Power Plant due to some operational issues. The performance would have been further accelerated but for runningof Stable Bleaching Powder and Aluminum Chloride plants at lesser capacity due to sluggish demand in the market. Despite thesechallenges, the Company remained resilient and continued to focus on operational efficiencies and market responsiveness.
The Company has recorded an EBITDA of C89.23 Crores during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 as compared to C26.34Crores in the previous financial year denoting an increase of 238.76%. The Capacity Utilization at 84% with production of 1,38,068MT of Caustic Soda Lye (CSL) during the year under review was higher against 1,18,899 MT denoting 77% Capacity Utilization inthe preceding year. Consequently, Net Sales Turnover has increase by 34.44% to C533.58 Crores during the financial year ended31st March, 2025 as against Net Sales Turnover of C396.87 Crores during the previous financial year. The combined average salesrealization (net of GST) has increased from C33,959/- per ECU in the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024 to C38,423/- for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2025. All these factors led theCompany's Net Profit before Tax to the level of C15.12 Crores forthe financial year ended 31st March, 2025 as against Net Lossbefore Tax of C31.43 Crores during the previous financial year.
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company has only one AssociateCompany namely Flow Tech Chemicals Private Limited (FTCPL),a Promoter Group Company. The total Revenue of FTCPLwas C275.44 Crores with Profit before tax of C3.56 Crores ascompared to the Revenue of C228.78 Crores with Net Profit beforetax of C1.47 Crores in the previous year. There are no Subsidiaryor Joint Venture Companies within the meaning of Section 2(6)of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act"). Pursuant to Section 129(3)of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014, the Statement containing salient features of the financialstatements of the Associate Company in Form AOC-1 is given inAnnexure - I, forming part of this Report.
During the period under review, the Company did notundertake any issuance or allotment of shares. As a result,there has been no change in the paid-up share capital of thecompany.
The Company's Associate Company Flow Tech ChemicalsPrivate Limited (FTCPL) which is primarily engaged in themanufacturing of Chlorinated Paraffin (CP) a widely usedPlasticizer and Hydrochloric Acid. FTCPL is one of the majorconsumer of Chlorine, resulting substantial dependence of ourCompany on its Associate company for the disposal of Chlorineand sustainable operations.
At Consolidated Level, Profit after Tax of the Company wasC3.56 Crores during the Financial Year 2024-25 as against Lossafter tax of C25.33 Crores in the previous year.
Due to prevailing cash flow scenario, the Directors regret theirinability to recommend any dividend for the financial yearended 31st March, 2025 for payment to the equity shareholdersof the Company.
In terms of Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Boardof India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company
has formulated and adopted the Dividend DistributionPolicy, which is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.primochemicals.in/ page/investors.
During the year, your Company has availed a Term Loanfrom HDFC Bank to meet the fund requirements related torenovation /construction work of the Company's Corporateand Registered Office Building. The details of the said finance,forms part of Notes of the Financial Statements.
During the year under review, the Company has not acceptedany deposit from the public within the meaning of Section 73of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)Rules, 2014.
There had been no material changes and commitments duringthe period from end of Financial Year under review till the dateof this Report which may be affecting the financial position ofthe Company.
The performance of the Company showed improvement,largely attributable to favorable market conditions andincreased demand of its products. Your Company has donewell in the first quarter ended 30th June, 2025 of the financialyear 2025-26, reflecting a positive start of the year. The averagecapacity utilization of Caustic Soda Plant during the said periodwas 83% as compared to 81% in the corresponding periodof the preceding financial year. The combined average salesrealization in this period increased to C41121 per ECU - anincrease of C5044 per ECU over the combined sales averagerealization of C36077 per ECU during the corresponding periodin the financial year 2024-25. The Net Profit (before tax) hasbeen C7.09 Crores on a Sales Turnover of C141.94 Crores againsta Net Profit (before tax) of C3.04 Crores on a Sales Turnover ofC121.93 Crores in the corresponding period of the precedingfinancial year.
The Company has secured long-term coal linkages with anAnnual Contracted Quantity of 1,25,000 MT for a periodof 10 years or the life of the mine, whichever is earlier, by
entering into Fuel Supply Agreements dated 1st July, 2024with Northern Coalfields limited, a subsidiary of Coal IndiaLimited, Government of India Undertaking. This arrangementwill ensure a sustainable and reliable supply of coal to theCompany's Captive Power Plant. The Company is also activelyaddressing operational issues at the Captive Power Plant toenhance efficiency and ensure optimal performance.
Business Outlook forms a part of Management Discussion andAnalysis section.
The details of Credit Rating are disclosed in the CorporateGovernance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to Section 186 of the Act read with the Companies(Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, disclosuresrelating to loans, guarantees and investments as on 31st March,2025 are given in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
As a responsible chemical manufacturer, the Companyconsistently strives to operate in an environmentally sustainablemanner, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, andgood housekeeping practices.
The Company accords high priority to maintaining clean air anda healthy living environment for communities in and aroundits manufacturing facility. The Company has in place adequatepollution control equipment and all the equipment's are inoperation. During the financial year 2024-25, a comprehensiveSafety Audit of the plant was conducted by the NationalSafety Council. The Company is actively implementing therecommendations arising from the audit to further strengthenits safety systems and practices.
The Company remains committed to enhancing energyefficiency across its operations. Regular energy audits areconducted to identify opportunities for energy conservationand process optimization. During the financial year 2024-25,an Energy Audit was carried out by NITCON Limited. Therecommendations provided are currently under various stagesof implementation to improve overall energy performance.
The information relating to the Conservation of Energy,Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings andOutgo as required to be disclosed pursuant to the provisions
of Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read withRule 8 (3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is given inAnnexure-II forming a part of this report.
The Equity Shares of the Company continue to be listed on BSELimited. In response to the Company's application for directlisting on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE),NSE, vide its letter dated 17th April, 2025, granted listing andtrading approval for the Company's Equity Shares on its MainBoard with effect from 22nd April, 2025. Accordingly, the EquityShares of the Company are now listed and actively traded onboth BSE and NSE.
The Annual listing fees for the year 2025-26 have been dulypaid to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of IndiaLimited.
During the year under review, the Company didn't fall withinthe ambit of Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.However, in line with its commitment to social responsibilityand in accordance with its CSR Policy, the Company voluntarilyspent C34.41 lacs on routine CSR activities. The detailed reportas per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with theCompanies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014 has been attached asAnnexure III.
The particulars of the Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee constituted by the Company pursuant to theprovisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 andthe rules made thereunder are included in the CorporateGovernance Report annexed and forming part of this Report.
At Primo Chemicals Limited, it has been our continuousendeavor to foster safe, healthy, and environmentallyfriendly work practices, supported by strong leadershipand management commitment, to ensure sustainablebusiness growth.
The Company continued to focus on the development andupgradation of its human resources through regular trainingand skill enhancement programs. Industrial relations remainedcordial throughout the financial year under review, contributingto a stable and productive work environment.
The Particulars of Employees and Managerial Remunerationunder Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule5(1), (2) & (3) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, are givenin Annexure - IV forming a part of this Report.
As per the requirement of the first proviso to Section 136(1)of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report excludingthe aforesaid information is being sent to the members ofthe Company which will be available for inspection at theRegistered Office of the Company during working hours.Members interested in obtaining the said information will befurnished the same upon receipt of the request.
The Company has zero tolerance for Sexual Harassment atWorkplace and has in place a "Policy on Sexual Harassmentat Workplace" pursuant to Sexual Harassment of Womenat Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,2013 and Rules made thereunder. The Policy aims to provideprotection to employees at the Workplace and prevent andredress complaints of sexual harassment. The Policy hasbeen framed with the objective of providing a safe workingenvironment, where employees feel secure. This policy is beingenforced in a positive manner.
Internal Complaints Committee has been setup to redresscomplaints regarding sexual harassment. During the calendaryear ending 31st December, 2024, the details of the complaintsunder the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 are detailedas under:
1. No. of Complaints of sexual harassment received during theperiod: Nil
2. No. of Complaints disposed during the period: Nil
3. No. of cases pending for more than ninety days: Nil
As per SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Management Discussion andAnalysis Report for the financial year 2024-25 is annexedas Annexure - V forming part of this report.
The Company has complied with the Corporate
Governance Code as stipulated under the ListingRegulations. The Corporate Governance Report for thefinancial year 2024-25 and Auditors' Certificate regardingcompliance of conditions of Corporate Governance arealso annexed as Annexure - VI forming part of this report.
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report(BRSR) for the year ended 31st March, 2025 as stipulatedunder Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI Listing Regulationsis annexed as Annexure VII which forms part of thisAnnual Report.
During the year under review, the Company has complied withthe applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute ofCompany Secretaries of India, particularly those relating to theconduct of Board Meetings and General Meetings.
As on 31st March, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Companycomprised 8 (Eight) Directors, including 2 (Two) ExecutiveDirectors, 2 (Two) Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors,and 4 (Four) Non-Executive Independent Directors, one ofwhom is a Woman Independent Director.
Shri Tilak Raj Bajalia (DIN: 02291892), Shri Ashok Goyal (DIN:08930828) and Shri Kuldip Singh Suhag (DIN: 08925842) willcomplete their first term of 5 (Five) years as IndependentDirectors of the Company on 30th November, 2025. Based onthe recommendation of the Nomination & RemunerationCommittee and the Board of Directors, the proposal for there-appointment of Shri Tilak Raj Bajalia, Shri Ashok Goyaland Shri Kuldip Singh Suhag as Independent Directors ofthe Company for a second term of 5 (Five) consecutive yearscommencing from 1st December, 2025 to 30th November, 2030(both days inclusive), is being placed before the shareholdersfor approval at the ensuing 50th Annual General Meeting.Accordingly, resolutions seeking Members' approval for theirre-appointment forms part of the Notice convening the50th AGM.
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company has four IndependentDirectors on its Board including a woman IndependentDirector. All the Independent Directors have met therequirements specified under Section 149 (6) of the Act, 2013
regarding holding the position of 'Independent Director' andthe necessary Declaration from each Independent Directorunder Section 149(7) of the Act has been received.
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in thecircumstances which may affect their status as IndependentDirectors of the Company and the Board is satisfied of theintegrity, expertise, and experience (including proficiencyin terms of Section 150(1) of the Act and applicable rulesthereunder) of all Independent Directors re-appointed /proposed to be re-appointed and already on the Board. Interms of Section 150 read with Rule 6 of the Companies(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014,Independent Directors of the Company are registered on theIndependent Director Databank maintained by the IndianInstitute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).
Five meetings of the Board were held during the year underreview. For details, please refer to the Corporate GovernanceReport, which is a part of this Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and under SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried outan Annual Performance Evaluation of its own performance, itsCommittees and all the Directors individually. The performanceof the Independent Directors was evaluated by the entireBoard except the person being evaluated. The exercise ofperformance evaluation was carried out electronically througha secure application.
The evaluation of Non-Independent Directors, Chairmanand the Board as a whole was done at a separate meetingby the Independent Directors.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee also reviewedthe performance of all Directors of the Company. The same wasdiscussed in the Board Meeting that followed the meeting of theIndependent Directors and the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee. The criteria for evaluation of the performance ofthe Directors (including Independent Directors) is placed onthe Company's website at https://www.primochemicals.in/page/investors.
In accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Association
of the Company, read with Section 152 of the Companies Act,2013, Shri Jagbir Singh Ahlawat, Director of the company,retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting andbeing eligible has offered himself for re-appointment.
Necessary Resolutions for the re-appointment of aforesaidDirector, wherever applicable, have been incorporated in theNotice convening the ensuing 50th Annual General Meeting.As required under the Listing Regulations and SecretarialStandards on General Meetings issued by ICSI, the relevantdetails of Director retiring by rotation at the ensuing AGM isfurnished as 'Annexure A' to the Notice of AGM.
Pursuant to the requirements under the Companies Act, 2013and the Listing Regulations, the Board has constituted thefollowing committees:
a. Audit Committee
b. Stakeholders Relationship cum Share Transfer Committee
c. Nomination & Remuneration Committee
d. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
e. Risk Management Committee
The details of the Committees viz. Composition, number ofmeetings held and attendance of the Committee Members inthe meetings are given in the Corporate Governance Reportforming part of this Annual Report.
The Company has formulated a Risk Management Policy as perthe requirement under SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 which can be accessed on theCompany's website at https://www.primochemicals.in/page/investors. The said Policy includes identification, assessment,response and monitoring system for mitigation of various risks.
The Board of Directors of the Company has appointed CASunil Parsad in place of Shri Arun Kumar Kaushal as ChiefFinancial Officer of the Company with effect from 1st July, 2024upon recommendation of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee of the Company.
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company has the following KeyManagerial Personnel as per Section 2(51) of the CompaniesAct, 2013:
1. Shri Naveen Chopra, Managing Director
2. Shri Jatin Dahiya, Executive Director
3. CA Sunil Parsad, Chief Financial Officer
4. CS Sugandha Kukreja, Company Secretary and Chief HROfficer.
The Company has in place adequate Internal Financial Controlswith respect to financial statements. No material weakness inthe design or operation of such controls was observed duringthe financial year 2024-25.
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, theDirectors confirm that:
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financialyear ended 31st March, 2025, the applicable accountingstandards have been followed along with properexplanation relating to material departures;
(ii) The Directors have selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to givea true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Companyat the end of the financial year and of the profit of theCompany for the period under review;
(iii) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care forthe maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguardingthe assets of the Company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts forthe financial year ended 31st March, 2025 on a 'goingconcern' basis;
(v) The Directors have laid down internal financial controlsto be followed by the Company and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and were operatingeffectively;
(vi) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand that such systems were adequate and operatingeffectively.
Consequent upon acquisition of the Company by newmanagement in October 2020, the Companies with whichthe Company had already been dealing with and had alreadyentered into Agreements, have become related parties. Allthe contracts /arrangements/transactions with Related Partiesduring the year were in the ordinary course of business and/or the same were at arm's length. Also, there were no materialrelated party contracts entered into by the Company during theyear under review. Accordingly, the disclosure of related partytransactions as required is not applicable under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form AOC-2 for the financial year 2024-25.
During the year, all related party transactions were placedbefore the Audit Committee and Board of Directors for approval.
Prior Omnibus approval of the Audit Committee has beenobtained for related party transactions, which are repetitivein nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to Omnibusapproval so granted are reviewed on a quarterly basis by theAudit Committee.
In terms of Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, theCompany submits details of related party transactions onconsolidated basis half-yearly as per the specified format to thestock exchange(s).
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 andthe SEBI Regulations, the Company has formulated a Policyon Related Party Transactions which can be accessed on theCompany's website at https://www.primochemicals.in/page/investors.
Detailed Disclosure on Related Party transactions have beenprovided under the Notes on Financial Statements.
The Board of Directors of the Company has in place thePolicy on Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower. The same hasalso been placed on the Company's Website at https://www.primochemicals.in/page/investors.
M/s. S. Tandon & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Regn.No.006388N), Statutory Auditors of the company, had been
appointed by the shareholders in the Annual General Meetingheld on 15th September, 2022 for a period of five years i.e.from the conclusion of 47th Annual General Meeting until theconclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held in theyear 2027, at such remuneration as may be fixed by the Boardof Directors.
The Report given by the Auditors on the financial statements ofthe Company is part of the Annual Report. There has been noqualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer givenby the Auditors in their Report.
The Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on30th May, 2025 has appointed M/s. Kabra & Associates, CostAccountant in practice, as Cost Auditors for the Financial Year2025-26 as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 toconduct the audit of Cost Records maintained by the Companyat a remuneration of C80,000/- plus applicable GST besides thereimbursement of out of Pocket Expenses.
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directorspropose the Resolution in the Notice for the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting, in respect of remuneration payable to theCost Auditors for the Financial Year 2025-26 for your ratificationand approval.
The Company maintains necessary cost records as specified bythe Central Government under sub-section(1) of Section 148of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (CostRecords and Audit) Rules, 2014.
M/s. A. Arora & Co., Practising Company Secretaries, wereappointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for theFinancial Year 2024-25. Their Secretarial Audit Report of theCompany for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 isannexed as Annexure-VIII to this Report. The Report doesnot contain any qualification. M/s. A. Arora & Co., PractisingCompany Secretaries have been re-appointed as SecretarialAuditors of the Company for the financial year 2025-26.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 204 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,the Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of theAudit Committee, has approved the appointment of M/s. A.Arora & Co., Practising Company Secretaries, as the Secretarial
Auditors of the Company. The proposed appointment is fora term of five (5) consecutive financial years commencingfrom FY 2025-26 and ending with FY 2029-30, subject to theapproval of the Members at the ensuing 50th Annual GeneralMeeting (AGM). Accordingly, a resolution seeking Members'approval for the said appointment forms part of the Noticeconvening the 50th AGM.
The Company has obtained an Annual Secretarial ComplianceReport for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 from M/s.A. Arora & Co., Practising Company Secretaries in compliancewith the Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations. Thesaid Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 hasbeen submitted to the Stock Exchanges within the prescribedstatutory timelines.
Pursuant to Section 92(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read withRule 11 of the Companies (Management and Administration)Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company is placed onthe Company's Website and can be accessed at web link:https://www.primochemicals.in.com/page/investors.
i) There is no change in the nature of business of theCompany.
ii) There is no application made or any proceeding pendingunder the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of2016) during the year.
iii) There was no instances of one time settlement with Banksor Financial Institutions during the year.
iv) During the year under review, neither the statutoryauditors nor the secretarial auditor has reported to theaudit committee, under Section 143 (12) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, any instances of fraud committed against theCompany by its officers or employees, the details of whichwould need to be mentioned in the Board's report.
v) During the year, no unclaimed dividend was requiredto be transferred in the Investor Education & ProtectionFund of IEPF Authority.
vi) There are no significant and material orders passed bythe Regulators or Courts or tribunals impacting the goingconcern status and the Company's operations in future.
vii) The Company has complied with the provisions related to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
The Board of Directors places on record its sincere appreciation for the continued support and confidence extended by theCompany's investors, participating banks, Central and State Government authorities, customers, and suppliers.
The Board also expresses its deep appreciation to all employees for their dedicated service, hard work, and commitment, whichhave enabled the Company to overcome challenges and achieve its objectives during the year.
For and on behalf of the BoardSd/-
Place: Chandigarh Chairman
Date:14th August, 2025 DIN: 00169921