Your Directors are delighted to present the 28th Annual Reporton the business and operations of Mold-Tek PackagingLimited (the Company/Mold-Tek) together with the AuditedFinancial Statements and the Auditors’ Report thereon forthe financial year ended March 31, 2025.
Key highlights of financial performance of the Company forthe year ended March 31, 2025, are as summarized below:
Particulars
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from operations
78,132
69,865
Other income
225
130
Total income
78,357
69,995
Profit before Financecost, depreciation & tax(EBIDTA)
14,386
13,448
Finance cost
1,390
735
Depreciation
4,869
3,850
Profit before exceptionalitems and tax
8,127
8,863
Provision for current tax
1,597
1,841
Provision for deferred tax
475
363
Net profit (After Tax)
6,055
6,659
Other comprehensive income(net of tax)
(42)
(95)
Profit brought forward fromprevious years
27,489
22,915
Amount available forappropriation
33,502
29,479
Less: Appropriation
Dividend on equity shares
997
1,990
Closing Balance of retainedearnings
32,505
> Revenue from operations stood at ?78,132 lakhs asagainst ?69,865 lakhs in FY 2023-24, a up by 11.83%
> Sales volume is 38,264 MT as against 35,661 MT in FY2023-24, a up by 7.30%
> The operating profit (EBIDTA) is ?14,386 lakhs asagainst ?13,448 lakhs in FY 2023-24, a up by 6.98%
> Net profit after tax stood at ?6,055 lakhs as against?6,659 lakhs in FY 2023-24, a reduction of 9.07%
In the financial year 2024-25, revenue grew by 11.83%,totaling ?781.32 crores. The sales volume is up by 7.3%reaching 38,264 tonnes compared to 35,661 tonnes in theprior year. EBITDA up by 6.98% to ?143.86 crores, whileProfit Before Tax (PBT) declined by 8.3% to ?81.27 crores.Net Profit also decreased by 9.07%, settling at ?60.55 crores.These reductions reflect the higher charge of depreciationand interest cost due to major investments made in last threeyears, commercial production of which just started.
Segment Wise Performance:
Paints-Packs: During the year 2024-25, the company hasconsiderably increased its production capacity at Panipat(Haryana), Satara (Maharashtra) and Cheyyar (Tamil Nadu)to effectively meet the increased demand from the AdityaBirla Group. These strategically located facilities areequipped with modern infrastructure to support high-volumeproduction and timely delivery.
This capacity expansion reflects the company’s commitmentto serving key clients and maintaining operational excellenceas order volumes rise.
APIL also started decorating their top brands in IML.Moldtek has set up Robots and manufacturing facilities at allAPIL locations to cater to their growing demand.
Square Packs: New square packs of 2 and 3 liters wereintroduced to cater to ready to eat, edible oil and otherFMCG goods. Square packs Manufacturing is being set upat Panipat and Daman to cater to the growing demand for oursquare packs in northern India. Production at Panipat startedin March, 2025.
Food & FMCG Packs: As our IML printing capacitiesenhanced, Q4 registered solid sales growth of 21.47% in thissegment showing the Company’s leadership position in Food& FMCG sectors where growth was stagnated last year dueto lack of IML printing capacity. We expect good growth inFY 2025-26, as well, as production of FMCG products asstarting in Panipat from September, 2025.
Pharma Packaging: The pharma-packaging sector hasshown excellent momentum in financial year 2024-25,achieved sales around ?11 crores for the year. In the Q4 of
1st year itself, company achieved close to 50% capacityutilization to cross Breakeven level. Further, capacityexpansion across product mix is being planned. This rapidgrowth underscores the division’s ability to contributehandsomely in near future.
The surge in demand is driven by increased orders fromleading pharma companies in India and few enquiriesfrom other international markets, reaffirming the division’scompliance with global quality and regulatory standards.This international traction is a testament to the company’sability to meet stringent packaging requirements and deliverconsistent value.
With a renewed focus on scalable infrastructure, quickproduct development automation, and sustainability inpackaging solutions, the company is well-positioned tocapture further growth in the global pharma ecosystem.
• Added numerous higher weight bottles using our in¬house tool room to add to our product basket. Quickdevelopment of these packs gave great confidence.
• Squeeze and lock cap is a revolutionary new ideadesigned to give child resistant functionality witha single piece construction. Our new design givesstability even at higher vacuum pressurized conditions.
• Capacity for highest selling SKU is planned to bedoubled by Q2. This SKU has reached almost fullutilization and is estimated to go further up.
• Improved version of spiral cap launched to be stableat high temperature and Rh levels, based on need fromIndia’s largest EV tablet manufacturer.
• Orders started for most high-selling size through adirect export order but domestic establishment is takingmore time for stability tests than anticipated. As thisproduct goes inside tablet container, the testing is morestringent
• New filling machine added to increase filling capacity.Dust-free version and online weight control added
Printing Capacity enhancement: Company added 3 newmachines (2 flexographic and one Roto Gravure) in February,2025 and balancing equipment to increase printing capacityby more 50% to cater to expected rise in Q1 demand for IMLproducts across verticals. Another printing machine is beingadded by end of May, 2025.
The future looks bright because pharma division which hasstarted just barely a year ago, has crossed break-even in Q4of FY2024-25, with a shot up of turnover from meager ?2.5crores in Q3 to ?6.7 crores in Q4, resulting in Companymaking profits for the first time in the pharma division. Thisaugur well for the coming years as the traction that is createdin Q4 will continue to spread in the full financial year ofFY2025-26 and apart from additional new products that arebeing added in the pharma packaging sector.
Another positive development is growth of paint industry,which was a 6.7% drop last year, has become 6.8% growth inthis current financial year, auguring well for the Company’sfuture.
The huge investments over ?400 crores that have been madeby Company in the last three years have started bearing fruit.And we look forward to a much better future in the comingquarters, not only in pharma, but also in ABG and thin wallsegments, as well.
The Board of Directors (the Board) are pleased to recommenda final dividend of ? 2/- (40 %) on every equity share of ?5/-each, for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025 at theirmeeting held on July 28, 2025 amounting to ? 664.58 lakhs.The dividend payout is subject to approval of members at theensuing Annual General Meeting.
The dividend, as recommended by the Board of Directors, ifapproved at the ensuing AGM, will be paid to those Members,whose name shall appear on the Register of Members as onSeptember 23, 2025 (Record Date). If approved, the dividendshall be paid within 30 days from the date of declarationas per the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013(hereinafter referred to as ‘Act’).
The Company had also declared interim dividend of ?2/-(40%) on equity share of ?5/- each, in Board meeting heldon April 25, 2025. Total dividend declared for the financialyear 2024-25 is thus ?4/- (i.e. 80% ) on every equity shareof ?5/- each. The dividend payout for the year under reviewhas been formulated after considering the financial aspectsand keeping in view your Company’s need for capital andrewarding shareholders.
As per the Income-Tax Act, 1961, dividends paid ordistributed by the Company shall be taxable in the handsof the shareholders. Accordingly, the Company makes thepayment of the dividend from time to time after deductionof tax at source. Please refer note which forms part of theNotice of the 28th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
In terms of Regulation 43A of the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company hasformulated and adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy withthe objective of providing clarity to its stakeholders on theprofit distribution strategies of the Company. The policyhosted on the website of the Company at https://www.moldtekpackaging.com/investors.html#tab-5
During the year under review, the Company has nottransferred any amount to the reserves of the Company.
There is no change in the nature of business of the Companyduring the year under review.
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company as on March31, 2025 was ? 20,00,00,000/- divided into 4,00,00,000equity shares of ?5/- each.
The issued, subscribed and fully paid-up Equity Share Capitalas on March 31, 2025 stood at ^16,61,44,570/- divided into3,32,28,914 equity shares face value of ?5/- each. Duringthe year under review, the Company has not granted anystock options and not issued any sweat equity share to itsemployee(s)/ director(s). As on March 31, 2025, none of theDirectors of the Company hold any instruments convertibleinto equity shares of the Company. The Company has notissued equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,voting or otherwise as on March 31, 2025.
The Company’s equity shares are listed on the followingStock Exchanges:
(i) BSE Limited, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street,Mumbai - 400 001, Maharashtra, India; and
(ii) National Stock Exchange of India Limited, ExchangePlaza, Floor 5, Plot No. C/1, G Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400051,Maharashtra, India.
The Company has paid the applicable annual listing fees tothese stock exchanges. Further, the annual custodian fee hasalso been paid to the depositories.
Internal Financial Control encompasses the policies andprocedures implemented by a company to ensure the efficientand orderly conduct of its business operations. These includeadherence to company policies, safeguarding of assets,prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy andcompleteness of accounting records, and timely preparationof reliable financial information.
The Company has adequate internal controls consistent withthe nature of business and size of the operations, to effectivelyprovide for safety of its assets, reliability of financialtransactions with adequate checks and balances, adherence toapplicable statues, accounting policies, approval proceduresand to ensure optimum use of available resources. Thesesystems are reviewed and improved on a regular basis. Ithas a comprehensive budgetary control system to monitorrevenue and expenditure against approved budget on anongoing basis. It employs a structured approach involvingfunction-specific reviews and risk reporting by seniormanagement. Significant matters are promptly escalated tothe Audit Committee and the Board. Additionally, internalStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Schedule ofAuthority (SOA) are clearly defined and documented toensure proper authorization, recording, and reporting of allfinancial transactions.
The Company has an internal auditor to assess the adequacyand effectiveness of the Internal Controls and Systemacross all key processes covering various locations.Audit Observations along with recommendations and itsimplementations are reviewed by the Audit Committee andconcerns, if any, are reported to the Board.
During the year under review, the Company has not acceptedany deposits in terms of Section 2(31) read with Chapter V ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 2(1)(c) of the Companies(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 and as such there areno overdue deposits outstanding as on March 31, 2025.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has no holding,subsidiary, Joint Ventures or associate companies.
Further, in compliance with the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has
formulated a policy for determining material subsidiaries.The Policy is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.moldtekpackaging.eom/investors.html#tab-5
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IFANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OFTHE COMPANY BETWEEN THE END OF FINANCIALYEAR AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
There have been no material changes and commitmentsaffecting the financial position of the Company which haveoccurred between the end of the financial year to which thefinancial statements relate and the date of this report.
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct to Regulate,Monitor and Report Trading by Designated Persons and theirImmediate Relatives pursuant the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,2015. This Code of Conduct also includes code of practicesand procedures for fair disclosure of unpublished pricesensitive information and has been made available on theCompany’s website at https://www.moldtekpackaging.com/investors.html#tab-5
The Company is maintaining Structured Digital Database(SDD), for monitoring the dealings in the securities of theCompany by the promoters, directors and designated personsincluding immediate relatives and also to keep record ofthe persons with whom the unpublished price sensitiveinformation of the Company has been shared internally orexternally until it becomes public.
The Board of Directors vide a resolution passed unanimouslyby circulation on Wednesday, February 07, 2024, hadapproved the appointment of Mr. Subhojeet Bhattacharjee,Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company,as Nodal Officer and Mrs. Karra Venkata Ramani, DeputyGeneral Manager-Investor Relations continued to act asDeputy Nodal Officer as per the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rule 7(2A) of the Investor Educationand Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transferand Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended.
Subsequently, on account of resignation of Mr. ShubhojeetBhattacharjee, from the company, the Board of Directorsappointed Ms. Harshita Suresh Chandnani, CompanySecretary and Compliance Officer of the Company, as NodalOfficer of the Company vide circular resolution passed onMonday, March 24, 2025.
The Board of the Company contains an optimum combinationof Executive and Non-Executive Directors. As on March31, 2025, it comprises of 8 (Eight) Directors, viz. 4 (four)Non-Executive Independent Directors including a WomanDirector and 4 (four) Executive Directors. The position ofthe Chairman of the Board of Directors and the ManagingDirector are held by same individual, wherein the Chairmanis an Executive Director. The composition of the Board is inconformity with the relevant provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosuresRequirement) Regulations 2015.
The Company recognizes and embraces the importance ofa diverse Board in its success. We believe a truly diverseBoard offers numerous advantages, including improveddecision-making, enhanced corporate governance,increased creativity and innovation, better problem-solving,understanding of diverse markets, improved reputation, andthe mitigation of biases. These benefits contribute to the long¬term success and sustainability of organizations in the Indianbusiness landscape. The Board of Directors have adopted thePolicy on Diversity of Board of Directors which sets out theapproach to diversity of the Board of Directors. The Policyis available in the website of the Company website https://www.moldtekpackaging.com/investors.html#tab-5
The second term of 5 (five) consecutive years of Dr.Talupunuri Venkateswara Rao (DIN: 00572657), as anIndependent Director of the Company concluded on theSunday, September 29, 2024, and as a result he ceased to bea Director of the Company w.e.f. the closing business hoursof the same date.
Further, Mr. Subhojeet Bhattacharjee, tendered hisresignation from the position of Company Secretary andCompliance Officer of the Company with effect from theclose of business on Friday, December 13, 2024, due tohis personal preoccupations and confirmed that there wereno other material reasons for his resignation. Ms. HarshitaSuresh Chandnani was appointed as the Company Secretaryand Compliance Officer of the Company with effect fromTuesday, March 11, 2025.
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 2(51) and203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014 and Securities and Exchange Board of India(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the following were the Key ManagerialPersonnel of the Company as on March 31, 2025.
Sr.
No.
Name of KeyManagerial Personnel
Designation
1.
Mr. J. Lakshmana Rao
Chairman & ManagingDirector
2.
Mr. A. Subramanyam
Deputy ManagingDirector
3.
Mr. Venkateswara RaoPattabhi
4.
Mr. Srinivas Madireddy
Whole-time Director
5.
Mrs. A. Seshu Kumari
Chief Financial Officer
7.
Ms. Harshita SureshChandnani
Company Secretary andCompliance Officer
In order to comply with the provisions of Section 152 (6) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and rules applicable thereunder,Mr. Venkateswara Rao Pattabhi, Deputy Managing Directoris liable to retire by rotation at this Annual General Meeting,being eligible offers himself for re-appointment. Pursuantto the provisions of Regulation 36 of the Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standards2 on General Meetings issued by Institute of CompanySecretaries of India (ICSI), brief particulars of the directorproposed to be re-appointed are provided as an annexure tothe notice convening the AGM.
As on March 31, 2025, the Independent Directors of theCompany included Mr. Eswara Rao Immaneni, Mr. TogaruDhanrajtirumala Narasimha, Mrs. Madhuri Venkata RamaniViswanadham and Mr. Ponnuswamy Ramnath. All theIndependent Directors of the Company have furnishednecessary declaration in terms of Section 149(7) of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25(8) of Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 affirming thatthey meet the criteria of independence as stipulated under theCompanies Act, 2013 and Securities and Exchange Boardof India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015.
In the opinion of the Board, all the Independent Directorshave the integrity, expertise and experience including theproficiency required to effectively discharge their roles andresponsibilities in directing and guiding the affairs of theCompany. In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Independent Directorshave confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstanceor situation, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated,that could impair or impact their ability to discharge theirduties.
All the Independent Directors of the Company have beenregistered and are members of Independent DirectorsDatabank maintained by the Indian Institute of CorporateAffairs (IICA).
In compliance with Regulation 25(7) of the Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 and Schedule IV of theCompanies Act, 2013 the Company has a structured programfor orientation and training of Independent Directors so as toenable them to understand the nature of the industry in whichthe Company operates, business model of the Company androles, rights, and responsibilities of Independent Directors.
The program aims to provide insights into the Company toenable the Independent Directors to be in a position to takewell-informed timely decisions and contribute significantlyto the Company. The Independent Directors of the Companyare given every opportunity to familiarize themselves withthe Company, its management, and its operations so as tounderstand the Company, its operations, business, industryand environment in which it functions.
The details of the familiarization programme of the Companyare available on the Company’s website at https://www.moldtekpackaging.com/investors.html#tab-5
In terms of section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 readwith Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, the Company had laid down the criteria for reviewingthe performance of the Board, its Committees andindividual Directors. While evaluating the performance andeffectiveness, the Nomination and Remuneration Committeeinter-alia considers the attendance of the Directors at Board
and Committee meetings, acquaintance with business,communicating inter se with board members, effectiveparticipation, domain knowledge, compliance with code ofconduct, vision and strategy etc.
In compliance with the provisions of the Act and Regulation17(10) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, to improve the effectiveness of the Board and itsCommittees, as well as that of each individual Director, aformal Board review is undertaken on an annual basis.
The following are some of the broad parameters that areconsidered in performance evaluation questionnaire:
• Evaluating the director’s understanding of theorganization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals, aswell as their ability to provide strategic guidance anddirection.
• Ability to act on a fully informed basis, in good faith,with due diligence and in the best interest of thecompany and the stakeholders.
• Optimum combination of knowledge, skill, experienceand diversity on the Board as well as its Committees.
• Relationships and effective communication among theBoard of Directors.
• Effectiveness of individual non-executive and executivedirectors and Committees of Board.
• Quality of the discussions, general informationprovided on the company and its performance, papersand presentations to the Board of Directors.
• Risk management as well as processes for identifyingand reviewing risks.
• Well- defined mandate and terms of reference ofCommittee.
• Attendance at Board as well as Committee Meetings
• Procurement of Information, preparation for BoardMeetings and value of contribution at meetings.
• Relationships with fellow directors, the companysecretary and senior management and mutual trust andrespect they stimulated within the Board.
• Keeping update with the latest developments in theareas of governance and financial reporting
• Willingness to devote time and effort to understand thecompany and its business
• Providing necessary guidance using their knowledge andexperience in development of corporate strategy, majorplans of action, risk policy, and setting performanceobjectives.
• Independence exercised in taking decisions, listeningto views of others and maintaining their views withresolute attitude
• Ability in assisting the Company in implementing thebest corporate governance practices.
• Capability in exercising independent judgement totasks where there is potential conflict of interest
• Commitment in fulfilling the director’s obligationsfiduciary responsibilities.
• Providing an overall assessment of the board member’scontribution to the effectiveness of the board infulfilling its governance responsibilities and advancingthe organization’s mission and objectives.
The Board of Directors were satisfied with the evaluationprocess and outcome. The Board Committees were alsofound to be effective in terms of its composition, functioningand contribution. The evaluation process acknowledgedthat the Board of Directors have spent sufficient time onfuture business strategies and other long-term and short¬term growth plans, operational matters including reviewof business and functional updates, financial results andother regulatory approvals, governance matters and internalcontrols.
As on March 31, 2025, the Board has the followingCommittees:
I. Audit Committee
II. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
III. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
IV. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
V. Risk Management Committee
All the recommendations made by the Board committees,including the Audit Committee, were accepted by the Board.A detailed note on the Board and its committees is providedunder the Corporate Governance Report section in thisAnnual Report.
The Board of Directors meet at regular intervals to discussand decide on the Company’s policies and strategy apart
from other Board matters. The Company has conducted 6(Six) Board meetings during the financial year under review.The intervening gap between any two meetings was withinthe period prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013 andSecurities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Thecomposition of the Board of Directors, Committees,attendance of the Directors in the Board and Committeesmeetings are given Corporate Governance Report section inthis Annual Report.
In terms of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 25 of the Securities and Exchange Board ofIndia (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 it is mandated that the IndependentDirectors of the Company shall hold at least one meeting ina year, without the attendance of Non-Independent Directorsand members of the management. A separate meeting ofthe Independent Directors was held on February 07, 2025.During this meeting, the Independent Directors reviewed theperformance of the Company, the Chairman, Board and thequality of information given to the Board was also discussed.The Company is ready to facilitate more such sessions as andwhen required by the Independent Directors.
The Company has procured D & O liability insurance policythat covers the members of the Board and Officers of theCompany for such quantum and risks as determined by itsBoard of Directors.
The Company has received necessary declaration from allDirectors stating that they are not debarred or disqualifiedfrom being appointed or continuing as Directors ofCompanies as per the Securities and Exchange Board ofIndia, Reserve Bank of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairsor any such other Statutory Authority.
The Board of Directors and Senior Management Personnelhave affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct for theBoard of Directors and Senior Management Personnel.
Pursuant to Section 134 (3) (c) and Section 134(5) of theCompanies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors hereby statethat:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed along withproper explanation relating to material departures, ifany;
b. appropriate accounting policies have been selected andapplied consistently. Judgement and estimates whichare reasonable and prudent have been made so as togive a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany as at the end of the financial year and of theprofit of Company for the year;
c. proper and sufficient care has been taken for themaintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and forpreventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. the annual accounts have been prepared on an on-goingconcern basis;
e. proper internal financial controls have been laid down tobe followed by the Company and such internal financialcontrols are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f. proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisionsof all applicable laws have been devised, and suchsystems are adequate and are operating effectively.
The Company strives to maintain an appropriate balance ofskills and experience in the Board and within the Company, inan endeavor to introduce new perspectives while maintainingexperience and continuity. Additionally, promoting SeniorManagement within the organization motivates and fuels theambitions of the talent force to earn future leadership roles.The Board of Directors has adopted the Policy on SuccessionPlanning for the Board and Senior Management.
M/s. Anandam & Co., Chartered Accountants (FirmRegistration Number 000125S), were appointed as StatutoryAuditors of your Company at the 20th Annual GeneralMeeting (AGM) held on Friday, September 22, 2017, to holdoffice for their first term of five consecutive years subject toratification by Members at every Annual General Meeting,from the conclusion of the 20th AGM till the conclusionof the 25th AGM of the Company, in accordance with theprovisions of the Act.
Further, the Board in its meeting held on July 27, 2022, basedon the recommendations of the Audit Committee, given intheir meeting held on the same date before the board meeting,after evaluating and considering various parameters viz.,capability, team size, experience, clientele served, technicalknowledge, independence and the ability to serve a diverseCompany like Mold-Tek Packaging Limited, approved andrecommended to the members the appointment of M/s.Anandam & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm RegistrationNumber 000125S), as statutory auditors of the company, forthe second term of five consecutive years, to hold office fromthe conclusion of the 25th Annual General Meeting till theConclusion of the 30th Annual General Meeting to be heldin the Financial Year 2027-28 and such was subsequentlyapproved by the members of the Company at the 25th AnnualGeneral Meeting held on Friday, September 30, 2022.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have issued anunmodified opinion on the financial statements of theCompany for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 and adeclaration/statement there-of has been filed with the stockexchange(s) by the Company on Monday, May 19, 2025,along with the outcome of the meeting of the Board ofDirectors held on the same date.
The said Auditors’ Report(s) for the financial year ended onMarch 31, 2025 on the financial statements of the Companyforms part of this Annual Report. There has been noqualification, reservation or adverse remark in their report.
The provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Cost Records and Audit)Rules, 2014 do not apply to the Company. Accordingly,the Company is not required to appoint a Cost Auditor andmaintain cost records.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read withCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, Mr. Ashish Kumar Gaggar, CompanySecretary in Practice, was appointed as Secretarial Auditor toconduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2024-25. TheSecretarial Audit Report, pursuant to Section 204(1) of theAct for the financial year ended March 31 2025, is annexedto this Report as Annexure- E and forms part of this Report.There is no qualification, reservation, adverse remark, ordisclaimer given by the Secretarial Auditor in their Report.
The Company has undertaken an Annual SecretarialCompliance Audit for the financial year 2024-25 pursuantto Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the
same has been submitted to the Stock Exchange(s) and thesaid report may be accessed on the Company’s website atthe link https://www.moldtekpackaging.com/investors.html#tab-5
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read withCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 24 A of the SEBIListing Regulations, the Board of Directors at its meetingheld Monday, July 28, 2025 upon the recommendationof the Audit Committee, appointed Mr. Ashish KumarGaggar, Practicing Company Secretary as SecretarialAuditor for a term of five consecutive years commencingfrom financial year 2025-26, subject to the approval of theshareholders at the forthcoming AGM of the Company.The Company has received the necessary consent from Mr.Ashish Kumar Gaggar, Practicing Company Secretary to actas the Secretarial Auditor of the Company along with thecertificate confirming that his appointment would be withinthe applicable limits.
M/s. Praturi & Sriram, Chartered Accountants, wereappointed as an Internal Auditor of the Company andthey report to the Audit Committee about the adequacyand effectiveness of the internal control system of theCompany. The recommendations of the internal auditoron improvements required in the procedures and controlsystems are also presented to the Audit Committee.
Details in respect of frauds reported by auditors undersub-section (12) of section 143 other than those which arereportable to the central government
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reportedany fraud as specified under the second proviso of section143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutorymodification(s) or reenactment(s) for the time being in force.
Mr. J. Lakshmana Rao, Chairman and Managing Directorand Mrs. A. Seshu Kumari, Chief Financial Officer of theCompany have given annual certification on financialreporting and internal controls to the Board in terms ofRegulation 17(8) of the Securities and Exchange Board ofIndia (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 and the same forms part of this AnnualReport. Mr. J. Lakshmana Rao, Chairman and ManagingDirector and Mrs. A. Seshu Kumari, Chief Financial Officerof the Company also give quarterly certification on financialresults while placing the financial results before the Board interms of Regulation 33(2) (a) of the Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
As required by the SEBI Listing Regulations, a quarterlyaudit of the Company’s Share Capital is being carried out byan Independent Practicing Company Secretary to reconcilethe total share capital, the total share capital admitted withNSDL, CDSL and held in physical form, with the issuedand listed capital. The Practicing Company Secretary’scertificate in regard to the same is submitted to BSE Limitedand National Stock Exchange of India Limited and is alsoplaced before the Board of Directors.
The Board based on the recommendation of the Nominationand Remuneration Committee has framed and adopted theNomination and Remuneration Policy for the Company.Further. the policy of the Company on Directors’ appointmentand remuneration, including criteria for determiningqualifications, positive attributes, independence of a directorand other matters are adopted as per the provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013. The Nomination and RemunerationPolicy as adopted by the Board is available on the Company’swebsite https://www.moldtekpackaging.com/investors.html#tab-5
The Company has formulated and adopted the VigilMechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy in compliance withSection 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation22 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015. The Whistle Blower Policy aims to conduct the affairsof the Company in a fair and transparent manner by adoptingthe highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity,and ethical behaviour.
All present employees and Whole-time Directors of theCompany are covered under the Whistle Blower Policy.A mechanism has been established for employees andother stakeholders to report their concerns about unethicalbehaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of theCode of Conduct and Ethics, and leak of price-sensitiveinformation. It also provides for adequate safeguards against
the victimization of employees who avail the mechanismand allows direct access to the Chairman of the AuditCommittee. During the year under review, no complaintswere reported under the Whistle Blower Policy. The WhistleBlower Policy is available on the Company’s website https://www.moldtekpackaging.com/investors.html#tab-5
DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENTOF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment atthe workplace and has formulated a policy on prevention,prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment at theworkplace in line with the provisions of the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibitionand Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules thereunder forprevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassmentat workplace.
The Company has constituted Internal Complaints Committeein accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassmentof Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder.
There were no cases filed or grievances received pursuant tothe Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition & Redressal) Act’ 2013 during the year underreview. The Company regularly conducts awarenessprogrammes for its employees.
The Company has complied with all applicable provisionsrelating to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and all benefitsand entitlements are duly extended to eligible employees.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 mandated the formulation of certain policies for alllisted companies. Accordingly, the Company has adoptedthe various policies and the following polices are uploadedon the website of the Company or are available on theintranet platform of the Company. The policies are reviewedperiodically by the Board/Committee and updated based onneed and new compliance requirement. The web-link of thesame is as below:
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy
https://moldtekpackaging.com/pdf/VIGIL%20MECHANISM%20
WHISTLE%20BLOWER%20POLICY2020%20.pdf
Code ofPractices and Procedures for Fair Disclosureof Unpublished Price Sensitive Information
https://moldtekoackaging.com/pdf/Code(s)%20on%20PIT.pdf
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
https://moldtekpackaging.com/pdf/Nominations%20and%20
Remuneration%20Policy.pdf
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
https://www.moldtekpackaging.com/pdf/Corporate%20Social%20
Responsibilitv%20Policy.pdf
Policy on Material Subsidiary
https://moldtekpackaging.com/pdf/Policy-on-Material-Subsidiarv.pdf
Policy on Materiality of and Dealing with RelatedParty Transactions
https: //moldt.ekpackaging.com/pdf/Policy%20on%20Mat.erialitv%20
of%20and%20Dealing%20with%20Relat.ed%20Part.y%20
Transactions.pdf
Policy on Archival of Documents
https://moldtekpackaging.com/pdf/Policy%20on%20archival%20
of%20documents.pdf
Dividend Declaration Policy
ht.t.ps://moldt.ekpackaging.com/pdf/Dividend%20Dist.ribut.ion%20
Policy23.pdf
Policy for Determination of Materiality of Event/Information
https://moldtekpackaging.com/pdf/Policy%20for%20
Determination%20of%20Materiality%20of%20Events%20or%20
Information.pdf
Risk Management Policy and Procedures
ht.t.ps://moldt.ekpackaging.com/pdf/Risk%20Management.%20
Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace
ht.t.ps://moldt.ekpackaging.com/pdf/corporat.e-governance/MPL-
Policy-of-SH.pdf
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act, 2013and Regulation 17(9) of Securities and Exchange Board ofIndia (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated and adopteda Policy on Risk Management and Procedures. It outlinesa framework for identification of internal and externalrisks specifically faced by the Company, measures for riskmitigation including systems and processes for internalcontrol of identified risks. The policy is also made availableon the website of the Company at https://moldtekpackaging.com/pdf/Risk%20Management%20Policy23.pdf
Pursuant to the requirement of Regulation 21 of the Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Companyhas constituted a Risk Management Committee (RMC),consisting of Board members of the Company. The riskmanagement procedure is reviewed by the Risk ManagementCommittee and Board of Directors on a regular basis
The Company has in place a Risk Management frameworkto identify, evaluate business risks and challenges across theCompany both at corporate level as also separately for eachbusiness division. The Company has in place a mechanismto identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various risks to keybusiness objectives.
During the year under review, there are no risks which inthe opinion of the Board that threaten the existence of theCompany. However, some of the risks which may posechallenges are set out in the Management Discussion andAnalysis Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
The details pertaining to loans given, guarantees or securitiesprovided or investments made by the Company underSection 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the yearunder review are forming part of the notes to the FinancialStatements of this Annual Report.
All related-party transactions (RPT) entered during thefinancial year were conducted in the ordinary course ofbusiness and on an arms-length basis. The Company, duringthe year, has not entered into any materially significantrelated-party transactions with Promoters, Directors, KeyManagerial Personnel, or other persons that may have had a
potential conflict with the Company’s interests. All related-party transactions are placed before the Audit Committeefor review and approval. Prior omnibus approval is alsoobtained from the Audit Committee for repetitive related-party transactions that can be foreseen. The Audit Committeereviews all the related party transactions on quarterly basis.
In accordance with Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act,
2013, and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014, the particulars of the contracts or arrangements withrelated parties referred to in Section 188(1) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, in Form AOC-2 is attached as AnnexureA to thisReport.
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, the Company has a Policy on Materiality of and Dealingwith Related Party Transactions, which is also available onthe Company’s website at https://www.moldtekpackaging.com/investors.html#tab-5
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGSAND OUTGO
The information pertaining to conservation of energy,technology absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings andOutgo as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 is annexed in Annexure- C.
The Annual Return of the Company for the financial year2024-25 as required under Section 92(3) and 134(3)(a) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 is available on the website of theCompany and can be accessed on the Company’s websiteat the link https://www.moldtekpackaging.com/investors.html#tab-5
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the yearunder review as stipulated under Regulation 34 of Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is presented ina separate section forming part of this report.
The Company is committed to maintaining the highest levelof ethical practices and ensuring compliance with legal andregulatory requirements. A separate report on Corporate
Governance standards followed by the Company, as stipulatedunder Schedule V (C) of the Securities and Exchange Boardof India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 is enclosed as a separate section formingpart of this report.
The certificate from Mr. Ashish Kumar Gaggar, CompanySecretary in Practice, Secretarial Auditor of the Companywith regard to compliance of conditions of corporategovernance as stipulated under Schedule V Part E of theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and formspart of the Annual Report.
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report of theCompany in terms of the provisions of Regulation 34(2)(f) ofSecurities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 for theFinancial Year ended on March 31, 2025 is available as aseparate section in this Annual Report.
The Company has adopted Indian Accounting Standards(Ind AS) with effect from April 01, 2017 pursuant toMinistry of Corporate Affairs’ notification of the Companies(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015. The standalonefinancial statements of the Company, forming part ofthe Annual Report, have been prepared and presentedin accordance with all the material aspects of the IndianAccounting Standards (Ind AS) as notified under Section133 of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules 2015 (by Ministry ofCorporate Affairs (MCA)) and Regulation 33 of Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended andrelevant amendment rules issued thereafter and guidelinesissued by the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI).There was no revision of Financial Statements and BoardReports during the year under review.
In terms of Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013,the Company complies with Secretarial Standards I andII, relating to the ‘Meetings of the Board of Directors’ and‘General Meetings’, respectively as issued by the Instituteof Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and approved by theCentral Government.
Disclosures required under Section 197 (12) of the Actread with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,pertaining to remuneration and other details is annexed asAnnexure- D to this report.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, as amended thereof, a statementshowing the names and other particulars of the employeesdrawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out inthe said rules forms part of this report. Considering theprovisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013 andthe aforementioned rules, the annual report excluding theaforesaid information is being sent to the members of theCompany. The said information is available for inspectionby the members at the registered office of the Companyor through electronic mode during business hours onworking days up to the date of the forthcoming 28th AGMof the Company. Any member interested in obtaining acopy thereof may write to the Company Secretary at cs@moldtekpackaging.com in this regard.
Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Act read withthe Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016(IEPF Rules), all unpaid or unclaimed dividends that arerequired to be transferred by the Company to the InvestorEducation and Protection Fund (IEPF or Fund) establishedby the Central Government, after completion of seven yearsfrom the date of the declaration of dividend are transferredto IEPF. Further, according to the Rules, the shares in respectof which dividend has not been paid or claimed by theshareholders for seven consecutive years or more are alsotransferred to the demat account of the IEPF Authority.
The Company had sent individual notices and advertised inthe newspapers seeking action from the shareholders whohave not claimed their dividends for seven consecutive yearsor more. Thereafter, the Company transferred such unpaidor unclaimed dividends and corresponding shares to IEPF.
During the financial year 2024-25, pursuant to provision ofSection 124 of the Act, the Company has transferred a sumof ' 15,40,678 to the IEPF, the amount of dividend whichwas unclaimed/ unpaid for a period of seven years, declaredfor the financial year 2016-17.
Further, the Company has transferred 3,252 shares in respect
of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for sevenconsecutive years or more pursuant to Section 124 of the Actto the IEPF.
Shareholders/claimants whose shares or unclaimed dividend,have been transferred to the IEPF may claim those dividendsand shares from the IEPF Authority by complying withprescribed procedure and filing the e-Form IEPF-5 onlinewith MCA portal.
The dividend declared for the financial year ended March31, 2018 and which remains unpaid/ unclaimed is due to betransferred to IEPF within statutory timelines, upon expiryof the period of seven years. The due dates for transfer ofunclaimed dividend to IEPF are provided in the report onCorporate Governance.
Further the shares in respect of which dividend has not beenpaid or claimed for seven consecutive years will also betransferred to IEPF. Shareholders are requested to ensurethat they claim the unpaid dividends referred to above beforethe dividend and shares are transferred to the IEPF pursuantto the provision of Section 124 of the Act.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANYPROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCYAND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 DURING THEYEAR
No applications have been made and no proceedings arepending against the Company under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNTOF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONETIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONEWHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS ORFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THEREASONS THEREOF
The Company has not made any such valuation during theFinancial Year 2024-25.
No significant and material order has been passed by theregulators, courts, tribunals impacting the going concernstatus and Company’s operations in future.
ICRA Limited vide its letter with ref. no. ICRA/MOLD-TEK Packaging Limited/16082024/1 dated August 16, 2024,has informed the company that as per the Rating Agreement/Statement of Work executed with ICRA Limited, ICRA’s
Rating Committee has taken the following rating actions forthe mentioned instruments of the company:
Instrument
RatedAmount(? in Crores)
Rating
Short Term-Non¬Fund Based-Others
11.00
[ICRA]A1; Reaffirmed/As-signed for enhanced amount
Long Term-FundBased-Term Loan
53.46
[ICRA]A (Stable);Reaffirmed/ Assigned forenhanced amount.
Long Term-Unallocated
0.54
[ICRA]A (Stable); Reaf¬firmed.
Long Term-FundBased-Cash Credit
95.00
The Company grants share-based benefits to eligibleemployees with a view to attract and retain talent, alignindividual performance with the Company’s objectives, andpromote increased participation by them in the growth of theCompany.
The Company has two Employees Stock Option Schemesviz. Scheme I - MTPL Employee Stock Option Scheme andScheme II - MTPL Employee Stock Option Scheme-2016(MTPL ESOS 2016). No fresh options have been grantedto employees during the financial year 2024-25 under anyscheme.
A statement containing relevant disclosures pursuant to Rule12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures)Rules, 2014 and Regulation 14 of the SEBI SBEB &SE Regulations 2021 is available on the website of theCompany at https://www.moldtekpackaging.com/investors.html#tab-5.
Further, a certificate from the Secretarial Auditors ofthe Company as prescribed under SEBI (SBEB & SE)Regulations shall be placed before the members in the AGM.
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee hadformulated a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (CSRPolicy) indicating the CSR activities to be undertaken and theCompany had constituted Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee (CSR Committee). A copy of CSR Policy isavailable on the website of the Company and can be accessedon the Company’s website at https://moldtekpackaging.com/investors.html. The policy encompasses the philosophy ofthe Company for delineating its responsibility as a corporatecitizen and lays down the guideline and mechanism for
undertaking socially useful programs for welfare of thecommunity at large and for under privileged community inthe area of its operation in particular.
The Annual Report on CSR activities of the Companyduring the Financial Year 2025 containing the compositionof the CSR Committee, salient features of the CSR Policy,details of activities, and other information as required underCompanies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules,2014 are provided in Annexure B attached to this Report.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES ANDBUSINESS ETHICS AND CODE OF CONDUCTFOR BOARD MEMBERS, KEY MANAGERIALPERSONNEL & SENIOR MANAGEMENT:
The Board of Directors of Mold-Tek Packaging Limited hasadopted and oversees the implementation of the Company’sCode of Conduct for Employees and Business Ethics,as well as the Code of Conduct for Board Members, KeyManagerial Personnel, and Senior Management. TheseCodes are applicable to all Directors, Key ManagerialPersonnel, Senior Management Officers, and Employees ofthe company. They embody the Company’s commitment toconducting business with integrity and in strict adherenceto legal requirements. The Codes serve as a comprehensiveframework for all covered individuals to follow in their dailyroles, emphasizing the highest ethical standards.
Additionally, the Codes ensure that every member of theCompany fulfills their responsibilities in accordance withrelevant laws, while maintaining respectful relationshipswith colleagues, customers, suppliers, shareholders, andthe broader community and regulatory bodies in which theCompany operates.
At Mold-Tek, we aim to build trust and maintain strongrelationships with all stakeholders, particularly our businesspartners and customers. Our Code of Conduct extends beyondinternal responsibilities to encompass our interactions withexternal stakeholders. It serves as a practical guide fordecision-making and supports us in navigating complexsituations with confidence, enabling us to consistently makesound judgments.
The company ensures that it provides a harmonious andcordial working environment to all its employees. TheCompany believes that the quality of its employees is thekey to its success and is committed to providing necessaryhuman resource development and training opportunities to
equip employees with additional skills to enable them toadapt to contemporary technological advancements.
The Company has a structured induction process at alllocations and management development programs to upgradeskills of managers. Objective appraisal systems based on KeyResult Areas are in place for all employees. The Companyis committed to nurture, enhance and retain talent throughsuperior Learning & Organizational Development.
The Board of the Company wishes to place on record theirsincere appreciation of the dedication and commitment of allemployees in continuing their achievements and excellence inall areas of the business. The Board thanks the shareholders,
customers, suppliers, bankers, other stakeholders andvarious departments of the State Government and the CentralGovernment for their continuous support to the Company.
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Chairman & Managing DirectorDIN: 00649702
Place: HyderabadDate : August 29, 2025