Your Directors are pleased to present the 65th Annual Report and the Audited Statement of Accounts for theyear ended March 31,2025. The Financial results are shown as below.
Particulars
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2024
Income from Sales
9960.00
7683.20
Other Income
313.25
893.78
Total Income
10273.65
8576.98
Less: Expenditure
7249.65
6753.55
Profit/(Loss) before interest, depreciation and tax
3023.60
1823.43
Less : Depreciation
23.07
5.97
Interest
97.98
269.28
Earlier year tax
NIL
Profit/(Loss) before exceptional/extraordinary item
2902.55
1548.17
Exceptional/Extraordinary Item
(1132.47)
(1874.04)
Profit/(Loss) after Taxes
4035.02
3422.21
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Your company is currently operating in Real Estate Segment. A summary of ongoing projects as on March 31,2025 has been detailed in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which forms part of the AnnualReport.
Your company's revenue income is ? 9960.00 lakhs as compared to ? 7683.20 lakhs of previous yearrepresenting increase of 29.63% (YoY). Other income of ? 313.25 lakhs consist of sale of impaired assets &Interest on Fixed deposits, interest on income tax refund, excise refund and dividend. Net profit for the year is?4035.02 lakhs as against profit of ?3422.21 lakhs in the previous year representing increase of 17.91% (YoY).
The Board of Directors of your company, have not proposed any dividend to be paid for the F.Y. 2024-25.Transfer to Reserves
The Board of Directors of your company has decided not to transfer any amount to the Reserves for the yearunder review.
As at March 31, 2025, and as at the date of this report, the authorized share capital of the company is? 150,00,00,000 (Rupees One Hundred and Fifty Crores only) divided into 13,00,00,000 eq. shares of 10/-each and 2,00,00,000 preference shares of ?10/- each. The paid up capital of the company is ? 22,91,13,590/-(Rupees Twenty-Two Crores Ninety-One Lakhs Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred and Ninety Only) divided into2,29,11,359 eq. shares of ? 10/- each.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights nor grantedstock options nor sweat equity.
During the year under review, there is no change in the nature of business of the company.
Your company has entered a Loan Agreement dated May 26, 2025 to avail term loan facility from State Bankof India amounting to ? 100 Crore (Rupees One Hundred Crore Only) for business purposes.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board hereby submit itsresponsibility Statement: —
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accountingstandards read with requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act, have been followed and there are nomaterial departures from the same;
b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany as at March 31,2025 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c) the Directors 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 the Company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a 'going concern' basis;
e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and are operating effectively except the one stated in audit report; and
f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Your Company does not have any Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associate Companies.
During the financial year 2024-25, your Company has neither accepted nor renewed any fixed deposits withinthe meaning of section 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read together with the Companies (Acceptanceof Deposits) Rules, 2014.
As on March 31, 2025 your company has 6(Six) Directors, which includes 2(Two) Executive Directors, 1(One)Non-Executive Director & 3(Three) Independent Directors.
Mr. Damodarbhai Patel, Chairman and Managing Director (DIN: 00056513), liable to retire by rotation wasreappointed as director in the 64th Annual General Meeting held on September 28, 2024.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mrs. VidhyaBhavani (DIN: 07159576), Non-executive Director retires by rotation at the forthcoming Annual GeneralMeeting and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointment. The Board recommends her re-appointment forthe consideration of the Members of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Brief profile of Mrs.Vidhya Bhavani has been given in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
On the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board at their meeting held onAugust 14, 2024 has appointed Mr. Chimanlal Nagjibhai Patel (DIN: 00075944), Mr. Zaverilal MavjibhaiRamani (DIN: 10729483) and Mr. Rameshbhai Valjibhai Patel (DIN: 02695200) as Additional Directors (Non¬Executive, Independent) for the period of 5 years w.e.f. August 14, 2024 not liable to retire by rotation, whowere regularized as Non-Executive Independent Directors at the Annual General Meeting held on September28, 2024.
Mr. Bhavanji Patel (DIN: 01690183), Mr. Bhaveshbhai Patel (DIN: 03270321) and Mr. Jayantilal Patel (DIN:05339476), Non-Executive Independent Directors of the company whose second term was completed andceased to be Independent Directors and Chairperson/Members of various committees of the company witheffect from the conclusion of the 64th Annual General Meeting of the company.
The Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company as per Section 2(51) and Section 203 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 are as follows:
(i) Mr. Damodarbhai Patel - Chairman & Managing Director
(ii) Mr. Viral Bhavani - Whole Time Director
(iii) Mr. Jugal Kishore Jakhotia - Chief Financial Officer
(iv) Mr. Kunjal Desai - Company Secretary
The Board of Directors has framed a policy which lays down a framework in relation to remuneration ofDirectors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management of the Company. This policy also lays downcriteria for selection and appointment of Board Members. The details of this policy may be accessed fromcompany's website at http://brcl.in/UploadedFile/Policies/13052023123930590.pdf
Independent Directors of the Company had met during the year under review, details of which are given in theCorporate Governance Report.
As per Regulation 25 (7) of the Listing Regulations, Familiarization Program has been carried out by theCompany for the Independent Directors details of which has been posted on Company's website
http://brcl.in/FamiliarizationProgram.aspxBoard Evaluation
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, Board Committees andIndividual Directors pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Corporate Governancerequirements as prescribed by the SEBI Regulations. The performance of the Board was evaluated by theBoard after seeking inputs from all the Directors on the basis of the criteria such as the Board composition andstructure, effectiveness of Board processes, information and functioning, etc.
The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the Committeemembers on the basis of the criteria such as the composition of Committees, effectiveness of Committeemeetings, etc.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of the IndividualDirectors on the basis of the criteria such as the contribution of the Individual Director to the Board andCommittee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructivecontribution and inputs in meetings, etc. In addition, the Chairman was also evaluated on the key aspects ofhis role.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent Directors, performance ofthe Board as a whole and performance of the Chairman was evaluated, taking into account the views ofExecutive Director and Non-Executive Director. The same was discussed in the Board Meeting that followedthe meeting of the Independent Directors, at which the performance of the Board, its Committees andIndividual Directors was also discussed. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by theentire board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated.
The details of the number of Board and other Committee meetings of your Company are set out in theCorporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
The Company has received necessary declaration from each Independent Director under Section 149(7) of theCompanies Act, 2013, that he meets the criteria of independence as laid down in Section 149(6) of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1 )(b) and 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015. The Board relies on their declaration of independence.
There are currently four Committees of the Board, as follows:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (w.e.f. May 30, 2024)
Details of all the Committees along with their charters, composition and meetings held during the year, areprovided in the “Report on Corporate Governance”, a part of this Annual Report.
As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, a separate section on corporate governance practices followed by the Company, togetherwith a certificate from the Company's Auditors confirming compliance forms an integral part of this Report.
The Management's Discussion and Analysis Report provides a perspective of economic and social aspectsmaterial to your Company's strategy and its ability to create and sustain value to your Company's keystakeholders. Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, theManagement's Discussion and Analysis Report capturing your Company's performance, industry trends andother material changes with respect to your Company forms an integral part of this Report.
A. Statutory Auditors and Report
M/s. Kansariwala & Chevli, Chartered Accountants, Surat, (Firm Reg. No. 123689W), were reappointed asStatutory Auditors of the company for second term of 5 (five) years in the 63rd AGM of the company till theconclusion of 68th AGM of the company.
M/s. Kansariwala & Chevli, Chartered Accountants, have confirmed their eligibility to continue as the StatutoryAuditors of the Company under Sections 139 and 141 of the Act and the applicable rules. Additionally, asrequired by the Listing Regulations, the Auditors have confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by thePeer Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
The Report given by M/s. Kansariwala & Chevli, Chartered Accountants, on the financial statements of theCompany for the financial year 2024-25 is part of the Annual Report and there is no qualification, reservation,adverse remark, or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Reports. The Auditors of the Company have notreported any fraud in terms of the second proviso to Section 143(12) of the Act.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the AuditCommittee, appointed Mr. Manish R. Patel, Practicing Company Secretary (COP No. 9360) (PRCN: 929/2020)(ICSI Unique Code I2010GJ763400), as Secretarial Auditor to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report, pursuant to Section 204(1) of the Act for the financial year ended March31, 2025, is annexed to this Report as “Annexure A” and forms part of this Report.
The qualification, reservation or adverse remarks as contained in Secretarial Audit Report and Management
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The Company has not complied with Reg. 31(2) ofthe SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 by Non holding ofequity shares of promoters/promoters' group indematerialized form.
Acquisition of shares between new and oldpromoters as per SPA are pending due to dematprocedures. For shares other than SPA, thepromoters and promoter group of the Companyare in process of getting their equity shares indemat form.
Pursuant to Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations read with SEBI Master Circular No.SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024, the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report of theCompany issued by Mr. Manish R. Patel, Practicing Company Secretary, (Certificate of Practice No. 9360),Surat is uploaded on the website of the Company i.e.http://brcl.in/UploadedFile/SecretarialCompliance/30052025160231086.pdf
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations and in accordance with Section204 of the Companies Act, 2013, on the basis recommendation of the Board, the Company is required toappoint Secretarial Auditor, with the approval of the Members at its Annual General Meeting.
In light of the aforesaid, the Board of the Company has recommended the appointment of Mr. Manish R. Patel,Practicing Company Secretary (COP No. 9360) (PrCN: 929/2020), as the Secretarial Auditor of the Companyfor a period of 5 (five) consecutive financial years, i.e. from FY 2025-26 up to FY 2029-30, subject to approvalof the Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company to undertake secretarial audit asrequired under the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations and issue the necessary secretarial audit report for theaforesaid period on such terms and conditions including remuneration, as may be mutually agreed uponbetween the Board of Directors of the Company and the Secretarial Auditor;
Mr. Manish R. Patel, Practicing Company Secretary (COP No. 9360) (PRCN: 929/2020), have confirmed thathis appointment, if made, will comply with the eligibility criteria in terms of SEBI Listing Regulations. Further,the Secretarial Auditor has confirmed that he has subjected himself to Peer Review process by the Institute ofCompany Secretaries of India (“ICSI”) and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of ICSI.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 138 read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and Section179 read with Rule 8(4) of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 the Company hasappointed M/s. Patel & Associates, Chartered Accountants, (FRN - 130005W), Surat as internal auditors of thecompany for F.Y. 2024-25.
The Board has on recommendation of Audit Committee, appointed M/s. Patel & Associates, CharteredAccountants, (FRN - 130005W), Surat, as internal auditor of the Company for the financial year 2025-26.
The Audit Committee considers and reviews the Internal Audit Report submitted by the Internal Auditors on aquarterly basis.
During the financial year 2024-25, there were no transactions with related parties which qualify as materialtransactions under the Listing Regulations and that the provisions of section 188 of the Companies act, 2013are not attracted. Thus disclosure in form AOC-2 is not required. Further, there were no material related partytransactions during the year under review with the Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial Personnel. Thedetails of this policy may be accessed from company's website athttp://brcl.in/UploadedFile/Policies/23032023133037377.pdf
The details of loans, guarantees and investments under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with theCompanies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 are as follows:
A). Details of investments made by the Company as on March 31, 2025 (including investments made in theprevious years) (in equity shares):
Name of Company
Amount as at March 31, 2025
*ICICI Bank Ltd.
-
*Surat Jilla Sahakari Kharid Vechan Sangh Limited
Hindustan Oil Exploration Co. Ltd.
0.56
Advaita Trading Pvt. Ltd.
24.50
The Mehsana Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd.
5.00
Surat National Co-operative Bank Ltd.
25.01
The Sutex Co-operative Bank Ltd.
20.00
DSP Mutual Fund
1.38
Total
76.45
"Amount is negligible.
B) . There are no loans given by your Company in accordance with Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013read with the Rules issued thereunder.
C) . There are no guarantees issued by your Company in accordance with Section 186 of the Companies Act,2013 read with the Rules issued thereunder.
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgostipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of The Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014, are as under-
(A) Conservation of Energy:
i.
the steps taken or impact on conservation ofenergy;
The Company has continued its commitment toenergy conservation throughout the year. Efforts tomonitor and manage power consumption and runninghours on a daily basis have been actively pursued.These measures have led to the optimal utilization ofenergy resources, contributing to improved efficiencyand reduced energy expenditure.
ii.
the steps taken by the company for utilizingalternate sources of energy;
iii.
the capital investment on energy conservationequipment;
(B) Technology Absorption:
the efforts made towards technologyabsorption;
The Company did not absorb any technology duringthe year.
the benefits derived like product improvement,cost reduction, product development or importsubstitution;
in case of imported technology (importedduring the last three years reckoned from thebeginning of the financial year)-
a) the details of technology imported;
b) the year of import;
c) whether the technology been fully absorbed;
d) if not fully absorbed, areas where absorptionhas not taken place, and the reasonsthereof; and
iv.
Expenditure incurred on Research andDevelopment.
(C) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo:
Foreign Exchange Earnings
Foreign Exchange Outgoings
A certificate from the Auditors of the company regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance asstipulated under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is attached to thisreport.
In terms of Section 118(10) of the Act, the Company states that the applicable Secretarial Standards i.e., SS-1and SS-2, issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, relating to Meetings of the Board ofDirectors and General Meetings respectively, have been duly complied with.
In terms of provisions of Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the draft Annual Return as onMarch 31, 2025 is available on the website of the Company at the link
http://brcl.in/UploadedFile/Reports/19082025151902449.pdf
The annual return uploaded on the website is a draft in nature and the final annual return shall be uploaded onthe website of the Company once the same is filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs after the AGM.
The Cash Flow Statement for the year under reference in terms of Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms part of the Annual Report.
The Company has established a vigil mechanism and formulated the Whistle Blower Policy (WB) to deal withinstances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The details of the WB Policy are explained in the CorporateGovernance Report and also posted on the website of the Companyhttp://brcl.in/UploadedFile/Policies/01042019105944274.pdf. No complain was received during the year.
The Board members and the Senior Management Personnel are vital for creating a robust future for theCompany. The Company's succession planning framework is well structured and lays down guiding principlesfor forward-thinking and a future-ready Board. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) plays animportant role in ensuring that the Company has a strong and diversified Board. To ensure orderly successionplanning, the NRC also considers tenure of Directors and the Senior Management Personnel, skill matrix,diversity and statutory requirements etc.
As required by the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act,2013, (“POSH ACT”) and rules framed thereunder, the Company has formulated and implemented a policy onprevention of sexual harassment at the workplace with a mechanism of lodging complaints and the same isposted on the website of the company http://brcl.in/UploadedFile/Policies/14082018230416478.pdf
Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year
Number of complaints disposed off during the year
Number of complaints pending as on end of the financial year
Number of complaints pending for more than ninety days
During the year under review, the Company did not have any women employees on its rolls. Accordingly, theprovisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 were not applicable.
The company is required to maintain cost records as specified by central government under section 148(1) ofthe Companies Act, 2013, and accordingly such accounts and records are made and maintained.
A well-defined risk management mechanism covering the risk mapping and trend analysis, risk exposure,potential impact and risk mitigation process is in place. The objective of the mechanism is to minimize theimpact of risks identified and taking advance actions to mitigate it. The mechanism works on the principles ofprobability of occurrence and impact, if triggered. A detailed exercise is being carried out to identify, evaluate,monitor and manage both business and non-business risks.
The Company's shares are listed with the BSE Limited and the company has paid the Annual Listing Fees forthe year 2024-25.
The statement of disclosure of remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 (the Rules) are set out as “Annexure - B” to the Board's Report.
The statement of disclosures and other information as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,2013 read with Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Rules is forming part of this Report. However, as per second proviso toSection 136(1) of the Act and second proviso of Rule 5(3) of the Rules, the Report and Financial Statement are
being sent to the Members of the Company excluding the statement of particulars of employees under Rule5(2) of the Rules. Any Member interested in obtaining a copy of the said statement may write to the CompanySecretary at the Registered Office of the Company.
Your company's CSR initiatives and activities are aligned to the requirements of Section 135 of the Act. Thebrief details of the CSR Committee are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of thisAnnual Report. The CSR Policy and CSR Plan is available on the website of your Company at:http://brcl.in/UploadedFile/Policies/14082024123704060.pdf
A brief outline of the CSR policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSRactivities during the year are set out in “Annexure C” of this report in the format prescribed in the Companies(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
Further, the Chief Financial Officer of your Company has certified that CSR spends of your Company for theFY 2024-25 have been utilized for the purpose and in the manner approved by the Board.
Your company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of itsoperations. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit function is well defined in the organization. TheInternal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems in theCompany, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of theCompany. Based on the report of Internal Audit function, process owners undertake corrective action in theirrespective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and corrective actionssuggested are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India has vide its order dated July 15, 2024 (Interlocutory Application in SLP)granted permission to export the warehoused goods/machineries, which are the subject matter of the SpecialLeave Petition (Civil), subject to the proceeds of the said export being deposited before the Registry of thisCourt within a period of two weeks from the date of the receipt of the proceeds of the said export sale.
On such deposit being made, the Registry shall transmit the same in an interest bearing Fixed Deposit Accountin a nationalized bank offering highest rate of interest initially for a period of six months on auto-renewal basis.The Interlocutory application stands disposed of.
During the year under review, the Company has neither made any application nor any proceeding is pendingunder Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016).
During the year, there were no instances of Onetime Settlement with any Banks or Financial Institutions.Industrial Relations
During the year under review, the relations with the most valuable human resources of the company remainedcordial and peaceful. Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the devoted servicesrendered by the staff of the company.
a) Your Company has not issued equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise; and
b) Your company has not issued any sweat equity shares.
c) Your Company does not have any ESOP scheme for its employees/Directors.
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation towards all associates including Customers,Collaborators, Strategic Investors, Government Agencies, Financial Institutions, Bankers, Suppliers,Shareholders, Employees and other who have reposed their confidence in the company during the periodunder review.
Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the commitment displayed byall executives, officers and staff, which enable the Company to deliver a good all-round record performance.
Place: Surat Chairman & Managing Director
Date: August 27, 2025 DIN:00056513