Your directors are pleased to present the 13th Annual Report of the Company together with the audited financial statements of theCompany for the Financial Year ended March 31,2025.
The highlights of financial performance on Standalone basis, for the year ended March 31,2025 are summarized hereunder: -
(C in Lakhs)
PARTICULARS
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from Operations
26457.69
24549.78
Other Income (Net)
640.86
362.95
Total Income
27098.54
24912.73
Profit/(Loss) Before Interest, Depreciation and Taxes
4831.76
4310.15
Less: Interest and Other Finance Cost
34.55
114.59
Less: Depreciation
421.35
442.86
Other Exceptional Items
-
Net Profit/(Loss) Before Tax
4375.86
3652.70
Less: Provision for Tax
1280.48
638.62
Deferred Tax
2.88
(2.72)
Prior Period Tax Adjustment
(213.78)
Profit/(Loss) After Tax
3306.29
3016.80
The Board of Directors of your company have pleasure tostate the privileged members of the company that, theCompany's management constant emphasis on productinnovation and research and development augments ourcapacity to increase to introduce novel products to themarket. Besides, our strength as a leading manufacturerof Microcrystalline Cellulose enables us to uncoveropportunities for varied product applicants.
Accent Microcell Limited (priorly known as AccentMicrocell Private Limited) was established in the year 2012and made its debut as the manufacturer and supplier ofpharmaceutical excipients. With the rise and shine overmore than a decade, the Company has achieved milestonesin the in the form of MCC, MS and CCS.
The food and beverage industry is one of India's mostenduring service industries. It has experienced remarkablegrowth in recent years and sustains its growth momentumon account of demographic changes, urbanisation, risingdisposable income, and the expansion of the retail sector.The sector is prepared to rebound after a setback duringthe pandemic. The packaged food market, dairy industry,fashion industry and nutraceutical market has grown in
popularity, and there is a greater need for superior qualitygoods.
With big dreams and dedicated efforts through innovation& consistent quality, since its establishment, the Companyhas made attempts towards extending our reach globally.
Your Company has established a robust manufacturinginfrastructure, supported by an efficient supply chainthat caters to the needs of our global clientele. With twoultra-modern and state-of the- art manufacturing facilitieslocated in Pirana, Ahmedabad and Dahez (SEZ) at Gujarat,we have developed a strong global sales and distributionnetwork, serving customers in more than 70 countriesacross Asia, Australia, the Americas, Europe, and the MiddleEast.
To stay ahead of the competition, we continue tostrengthen our inhouse research and development (R&D)division, equipped with advanced infrastructure forfostering the production of innovative cellulose-basedexcipients, from concept to commissioning.
Your Company is developing another facility at NavagamKheda, for which the funding was raised through IPOproceeds which is expected to commercialised by end of,2025.
During the year under review, your Company has achieved a total sale of C 26457.69 Lakhs as compared to sales of C 24549.78Lakhs in the financial year 2023-24, which has gone up by 7.78% higher than previous year.
The Profit After Tax stood at C 3306.29 Lakhs in Financial year 2024-25 as compared to profit of C 3016.80 Lakhs in the financialyear 2023-24 which has increased by 9.60% due to increase in sale, pricing policy, conservation in cost and stable raw materialprices.
Considering the profits of the Company, your Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of C 1/- (10%) per Equity shareof Face Value of C10/- each, for the financial year ended March 31,2025 as the final dividend.
Since there was no amount which was unpaid or unclaimed as required to be transfer to Investors Education and Protectionfund and therefore the provisions of Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply.
The profit for the year under review was C 3306.29 Lakhs. The Board of Directors do not propose any transfers to GeneralReserves account, during the year under review.
Name of Director
Category
Mr. Vasant Vadilal Patel
Chairman and Whole-time Director
Mr. Ghanshyam Arjanbhai Patel
Managing Director
Mr. Nitin Jasvantbhai Patel
Whole-time Director
Mr. Vinodbhai Manibhai Patel
Mr. Chintan Umeshbhai Bhatt
Independent Director
Mr. Rajat Dineshbhai Patel
Ms. Shreyaben Milankumar Shah
Woman Independent Director
Name of Key Managerial Personnel
Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Hiral Kanubhai Gediya
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
During the year under review, Ms. Braham Pal Chhabra(Membership No._A55557) tendered her resignationfrom the position of Company Secretary and ComplianceOfficer of the Company with effect from 07.12.2024 , whichwas accepted by the Board of Directors vide resolutiondated November 20, 2024. The Board places on recordits appreciation for her valuable contribution during hertenure.
Subsequently, the Board, at its meeting held on March 03,2025, appointed Ms. Hiral Kanubhai Gediya (MembershipNo. A48107) as the Company Secretary and ComplianceOfficer of the Company.
There were no other changes in the directorship of thecompany, during the year under review.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152(6) of theCompanies Act, 2013, Mr. Ghanshyam Arjanbhai Patel(DIN:05225398) is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting (AGM) and being eligible offers
himself for re-appointment.
Your Company has received declarations from all the
Independent Directors of the Company confirming that:
a. They meet the criteria of independence as prescribedunder section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013and SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations 2015;
b. They have registered their names in the IndependentDirectors' Databank pursuant to Sub-rule (1) and(2) of Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointmentand Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014 andamendments thereto;
c. None of the Directors of the Company aredisqualified for being appointed as Directors asspecified in Section 164(2) of the Act and Rule 14(1)of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification ofDirectors) Rules, 2014.
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directorsappointed during the year possess requisite integrity,expertise, experience and proficiency.
During the year under review, the Board, in compliancewith the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable Regulationsof Securities & Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, hasadopted a mechanism for evaluating its performance aswell as that of its Committees and Individual Directors,including the Chairman of the Board.
The exercise was carried out through a structuredevaluation process covering various aspects of theBoards functioning such as composition of the Board &Committees, experience & competencies, performance ofspecific duties & obligations, governance issues etc.
A Separate exercise was carried out to evaluate theperformance of Individual Directors including the Board,
as a whole and the Chairman, who were evaluated onparameters such as their participation, contribution at themeetings and otherwise, independent judgements, etc.
The evaluation of the Independent Directors was carriedout by the entire Board and that of the Chairman and theNon-Independent Directors, Committees of the Board.
A separate meeting of Independent Directors washeld on March 19, 2025 to review the performance ofNon-Independent Directors, Board as whole and of theChairperson of the Company, including assessment ofquality, quantity and timeliness of flow of informationbetween Company management and Board.
During the year under review, eight (8) meetings ofthe Board of Directors were duly convened and held incompliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and in respect ofsaid meetings proper notices were given and proceedingswere properly recorded and signed in the Minute Bookmaintained for the purpose.
The dates of Board meetings are as follows:
Sr.
No.
Date of Board meeting
No. of Directorsentitled to attendthe meeting
No. of Directorswho attended themeeting
1.
19.04.2024
7
2.
30.04.2024
3.
17.05.2024
4.
03.08.2024
5.
17.10.2024
6.
29.10.2024
7.
20.11.2024
8.
03.03.2025
The Board of Directors confirms compliance and adherenceto the Secretarial Standard 1 and 2 as issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India and notified bythe Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(5) ofthe Companies Act, 2013, with respect to Directors'Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed that:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts, theapplicable accounting standards have beenfollowed along with explanation relating to materialdepartures;
b. The directors have selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that a reasonable and prudent so as togive a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
company at the end of the financial year and of theprofit/loss of the company for that period;
c. The directors have taken proper and sufficientcare for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of thisAct for safeguarding the assets of the companyand for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities;
d. The directors have prepared the annual accounts ona going concern basis; and
e. The directors have laid down internal financialcontrols to be followed by the company and thatsuch internal financial controls are adequate andwere operating effectively.
f. The directors have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable laws
and that such systems were adequate and operatingeffectively.
13. ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:
The Board of Directors of the Company has laid downadequate internal financial controls which are operatingeffectively. The Company has an Internal Control System,commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of itsoperations. Policies and procedures are adopted by theCompany for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct ofits business, including adherence to the Company's policies,safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detectionof its frauds and errors, the accuracy and completenessof the accounting records and the timely preparations ofreliable financial information. The Management monitorsand evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal controlsystems in the Company, its compliance with operatingsystems, accounting procedures and policies.
14. CHANGE IN CAPITAL SRUCTURE OF COMPANY:
During the year the year under review following changeswere made in Capital Structure of the Company:
A. Authorised Share Capital:
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company wasincreased from Rs 22.00 Crores to Rs 25.00 Crores videthe approval of Shareholders in the Annual GeneralMeeting held on 09th September, 2024.
B. Paid-Up Share Capital:
There has been no change in paid up capital of thecompany for the reporting financial year. Since , afterclosure of financial year, the Company undertookfund raising through a Rights Issue of 29,46,020equity shares of C10/- each (at a premium of C125/-per share), pursuant to which the paid-up sharecapital increased from 2,10,40,000 equity shares to2,39,89,020 equity shares of C10/- each.
15. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:
During the year, there was no change in the nature ofbusiness of the Company and it continues to concentrateon its own business.
16. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IFANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OFTHE COMPANY OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OFTHE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THIS FINANCIALSTATEMENT RELATE AND TILL THE DATE OF THEREPORT
During the year under review, the Board of Directors, atits meeting held on 29th May, 2025, approved the furtherissue of 29,46,020 equity shares of C135/- each (comprisinga face value of C10/- per share and a premium of C125/- pershare) by way of Rights Issue to the existing shareholdersof the Company.
There were no other material changes and commitmentsaffecting the Financial Position of the Company betweenthe end of the financial year to which this financialstatement relates and the date of this report.
17. CREDIT RATING:
The Company has been awarded Care BBB Stable creditrating for its long-term bank facilities by Care RatingsLimited. The Company is also assigned by Care Ratingsa Care A2 for short term bank facilities rating. The ratedinstrument reflects strong degree of safety and lowestcredit risk.
18. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER (IPO)AND UTILIZATIONOF IPO PROCEEDS:
Your Company got its Equity shares listed at National StockExchange of India, SME (EMERGE) Platform on 15th day ofDecember, 2023. The Board is pleased and humbled by thefaith shown in the Company by all the members.
The total funds raised by the Company by the way of InitialPublic offer is C 7,840.00 Lakhs.
Your Company has filed the Statements of deviation(s) or variation(s) under Regulation 32 of SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015, stating confirmation that there wasno deviation in the utilization of proceeds of IPO from theobjects as stated in the Prospectus dated 09th May, 2025after due review by the Audit Committee.
The Complete statement regarding utilization can beviewed under corporate announcements made with theNational stock Exchange (NSE)
19. REASONS FOR REVISION OF FINANCIALSTATEMENT OR REPORT:
During the year, the financial statements or report was notrevised. Hence, disclosures requirement is not applicable.
20. AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT:a. STATUTORY AUDITORS
At the Eleventh AGM held on August 28, 2023, theMembers approved the appointment of M/s TR Chadha& Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.06711N/N500028) as Statutory Auditors of the Companyto hold office for a period of five years from the conclusionof that AGM till the conclusion of the sixteen AGM to beheld in the year 2028. Further, as per MCA's amendmentno ratification of Statutory Auditors now required at theAnnual General Meeting and hence Statutory Auditorsshall continue to hold their office for the financial year2025-26.
The Auditor's report does not contain any adversequalification or remark or observation.
On the recommendation of the Audit Committee, yourCompany appointed M/s Sunil Mulchandani & Associates,Proprietary Firm as the Secretarial Auditors of the Companyto conduct the Secretarial Audit for the F.Y. 2024-25 underthe provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013read with the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(f) & Section204 of the Companies Act, 2013, Secretarial audit reportMR-3, as provided by Mr. Sunil Mulchandani, PracticingCompany Secretary is annexed to this Report as"Annexure
The secretarial auditor's report does not contain anyqualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks ordisclaimer.
As per the requirement of Section 148 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records andAudit), Amendment Rules 2014, your company appointedM/s. C. B. Modh & Co., Cost Accountants to conduct theCost Audit of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
Further, based on the recommendation of the AuditCommittee and upon the receipt of the consent letter,M/s. C. B. Modh & Co., Cost Accountants, have beenre-appointed as the Cost Auditor for the financial year2025-26.
In terms of the provisions of Section 148(3) of theCompanies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Auditand Auditors) Rules, 2014, the remuneration payable tothe Cost Auditors has to be ratified by the Members of theCompany. Accordingly, the Board seeks ratification at theensuing Annual General Meeting for the remunerationpayable to the Cost Auditors for the financial year 2025-26.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,M/s Sharp & Tannon Associates (FRN: 109983 W), CharteredAccountants were appointed as the Internal Auditors of theCompany to conduct the internal audit of the Company forthe financial year 2024-25.
Further, based on the re-commendation of Auditcommittee, and upon the receipt of the consent letter,your Company had re-appointed M/s Sharp & TannonAssociates as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the
F. Y. 2025-26.
Pursuant to Regulation 34 (2) (e) read with Schedule V ofSEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015, ManagementDiscussion & Analysis Report for the year under reviewforms the part of this report and is marked as Annexure- 'D'.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from publicand as such, no amount on account of principal or intereston deposits from public was outstanding as on the date ofthe Balance Sheet.
Since the Company has not accepted any deposits duringthe Financial Year ended March 31,2025, there has been nonon-compliance with the requirements of the Act.
Pursuant to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)notification dated 22nd January 2019
amending the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules,2014, the Company is required to file with the Registrarof Companies (ROC) requisite returns in Form DPT-3 foroutstanding receipt of money/loan by the Company,which is not considered as deposits.
The Company complied with this requirement within theprescribed timelines.
In pursuance of the provisions of Section 148(1) of theCompanies Act, 2013, your Company is required tomaintain cost records, as specified. Accordingly, it hasproperly maintained all the cost records and accounts.
Your Company has established comprehensive RiskManagement System to ensure that risks to the Company'scontinued existence as a going concern and to its growthare identified and addressed on timely basis.
As part of the risk management system, the relevantparameters for manufacturing sites are analysed tominimize risk associate with protection of environment,safety of operations and health of people at work andmonitor regularly with reference to statutory regulationsand guidelines. The company fulfils its legal requirementconcerning ambition, water usage, waste water and wastedisposal. Improving work place safety continued toppriority at manufacturing site.
Your Company being an SME Listed company, the provisions of Composition of Risk Management Committee is not applicableto it, by virtue of Regulation 15(2) (b) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The Board of Directors of the Company had duly re-constituted the Audit Committee on 9th October, 2023 under the applicableprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.The details of the composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, are as under:
Name of the Person
Position in the Committee
Designation in the Company
Chairman
Non-Executive Woman Independent Director
Mr. Rajatkumar Dineshbhai Patel
Member
Non-Executive Independent Director
During the financial year ended on March 31,2025, the Audit Committee met Five times viz.
19.04.2024; 17.05.2024; 03.08.2024; 17.10.2024; and 20.11.2024;
Your Company has established a vigil mechanism and oversees through the committee, the genuine concerns as expressedby the employees and other Directors. It has provided adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directorswho express their concerns and has also provided a direct access to the chairman of the Audit Committee on reporting issuesconcerning the interests of co-employees and the Company.
The Whistleblower Policy of the Company may be accessed on the Company website at the link: www.accentmicrocell.com.
a) Composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and its meetings:
The Board of Directors of your Company had duly re-constituted the Nomination & Remuneration Committee on 9th October,2023 under the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. The details of the composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, are as under:
Name of the Member
Designation
During the year under review, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee met for Two times viz. 30.04.2024 and 03.03.2025
The Board of Directors of your Company had duly constituted Stakeholders Relationship Committee vide their meeting held on9th October, 2023 under the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015. The details of the composition of the Stakeholders and Relationship Committee, are as under:
Managing Director and CFO
During the year under review, the Committee met for once dt. 21.03.2025, to consider and take note of the transfer/transmissionof shares, Reconciliation of Share Capital and Audit Report and the status of investors complaints/ grievances, if any.
The Board of Directors of your Company had duly constituted Right Issue Committee vide their meeting held on 29th October,2024 for the purpose of giving effect to the Rights Issue under the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and theSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The details of the composition of the Right IssueCommittee, are as under:
Ms. Shreya Milankumar Shah
During the year under review, the Committee met for three times dt. 29.10.2024, 24.12.2024, 29.10.2024 to consider the matterrelated with right issue.
27. COMPANY'S POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT OF REMUNERATION ANDDISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES:
Your Company endeavours that its Nomination & Remuneration Policy should represent the mode in which the Companycarries out its business practices i.e. fair, transparent, inclusive and flexible. As part of the policy, the Company strives to ensurethat:
a. The level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate Directors of thequality required to run the Company successfully;
b. Relationship between remuneration and performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks;
c. Remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and senior management involves a balance between fixed andincentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the Company andits goals.
The Company's remuneration policy is directed towards rewarding performance based on review of achievements periodically.The remuneration policy is in consonance with existing industry practice. The Policy of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee has been placed on the website of the company at www.accentmicrocell.com.
28. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE AND CSR INITIATIVES:
The Board of Directors of your Company had duly re-constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee on 9thOctober, 2023 under the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015. The details of the composition of the CSR Committee, are as under:
During the year under review, the Committee met onceas on 03.08.2024
Your Company believes in contributing to harmonious andsustainable development of society and that a company'sperformance must be measured not only by its bottom linebut also with respect to the social contributions made bythe company while achieving its financial goals. During theyear, the CSR Expenditure incurred by the company was C40.81 Lakhs in the areas of Women empowerment, Medicaland healthcare and Rural development.
The CSR policy of the Company may be accessed on theCompany website at the link: www.accentmicrocell.com.The Annual Report on CSR Activities is annexed herewithas "Annexure - C".
In terms of rule (9) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014, the Company has developed Corporate SocialResponsibility initiatives and has a CSR Policy in place.
29. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENTOF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTIONPROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
Your Company has in place a Policy against SexualHarassment at workplace in line with the requirement ofSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The Policy is availableon the website of the Company at www.accentmicrocell.com
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has beenconstituted to redress complaints received regardingsexual harassment. All women employees (permanent,contractual, temporary and trainees) as well as womenwho visit the premises of the Company for any purposeare covered under this Policy and are treated with dignitywith a view to maintain a work environment free of sexualharassment whether physical, verbal or psychological.
There were no complaints received, during the periodunder review.
30. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES ORINVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OFTHE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
During the year, the Company has not given any loan,guarantee or provided security in connection with theloan to any other body corporate or person or made anyinvestments hence no particulars of the loans, guaranteesor investments falling under the provisions of Section 186of the Companies Act, 2013 are provided by the Board.
31. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
All transactions entered into with the Related Parties asdefined under the Companies Act, 2013 read rules madethereunder, during the financial year were in the ordinarycourse of business and on arm's length basis and do notattract the provisions of Section 188 of the CompaniesAct, 2013. However, as a prudent corporate governancepractices the Board of Directors have approved suchrelated party transactions in respective Board Meetingunder the said provisions.
There were no materially significant related partytransactions made by the Company with the Promoters,Directors and Key Managerial Personnel which may have apotential conflict with the interests of the Company at large.
Since there were no transactions entered into by theCompany with the related Parties during the F.Y. 2024- 25that were required to be reported, the prescribed formAOC-2 is not attached herewith.
32. ANNUAL RETURN:
In terms of Section 92(3) of the Act and Rule 12 of theCompanies (Management and Administration) Rules,2014, the Annual Return of the Company is available onthe website of the Company at https://accentmicrocell.com/disclosures/#annual returns.
33. COMPANY'S WEBSITE:
Your Company has developed and maintained its fullyfunctional website www.accentmicrocell.com. whichhas been designed to exhibit the Company's businessesup-front on the home page and all the relevant detailsabout the Company.
The website carries a comprehensive database ofinformation of the Company including the FinancialResults of your Company, Shareholding Pattern, Directors'& Corporate Profile, details of Board Committees,Corporate Policies, business activities and current affairsof your Company. All the mandatory information anddisclosures as per the requirements of the CompaniesAct, 2013, Companies Rules, 2014 and as per Regulation46 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 and also the non-mandatory informationof Investors' interest / knowledge has been duly presentedon the website of the Company.
34. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDER PASSEDBY REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALSIMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS ANDCOMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE:
During the year under review, no significant and materialorders were passed by regulators /courts or tribunalsimpacting the going concern status and company'soperations in future.
35. SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATECOMPANIES:
No Company during the year has become or ceased tobe the Company's Subsidiary, Joint Ventures or AssociateCompanies. Hence the applicability with respect todisclosure in Form AOC-1 is not applicable for the periodunder review.
36. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The information pertaining to conservation of energy,technology absorption, foreign exchange Earningsand outgo as required under Section 134 (3)(m) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014, is furnished in "Annexure-A " andis attached to this report.
Your Company understands and appreciates theresponsibility and importance of conservation of energyand continues to put efforts in reducing and optimisingenergy consumption for its operations.
37. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
The Corporate Governance requirements as stipulatedunder the of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 are notapplicable to the company yet your Company adheres togood corporate practices at all times.
Robust corporate governance policies, informed riskmanagement and a keen eye on emerging opportunitiesunderline our Governance approach. Continued focuson stakeholder value-creation, best in Class disclosuremethodology has been adopted. Your Company haspracticed sound Corporate Governance and takesnecessary actions at appropriate times for enhancing andmeeting stakeholders' expectations while continuing tocomply with the mandatory provisions and strive to complynon-mandatory requirements of Corporate Governance.
Report on Corporate Governance Practices and theAuditors Certificate regarding compliance of conditionsof Corporate Governance and certification by CEO/Wholetime Director & CFO is not applicable to your Companyas per regulation 15(2)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligation andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
38. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PREVENTION OFINSIDER TRADING:
Your Company has adopted the Code of conduct in termsof the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,2015, to regulate, monitor and report trading bydesignated persons towards prevention of Insider Trading.Further, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 8of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015,the Board of Directors of the Company has duly approved
and adopted the code of practices and procedure for fairdisclosure of Un-published Price Sensitive Information andformulated the code of conduct of the Company.
The code is applicable to Directors, Employees, DesignatedPerson and other connected persons of the Company; theaforesaid code of conduct for prevention of Insider Tradingis duly placed on the Website of the Company https://accentmicrocell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Policy-on-CODE-OF-CONDUCT-FOR-Insider-Trading.pdf.
Further, Pursuant to the Internal Code of Conduct forPrevention of Insider Trading as framed by the Companyunder SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015(as amended), the trading window closure(s) are intimatedin advance to all the designated person and during the saidperiod, the Board of Directors and concerned persons arenot permitted to trade in the securities of the company.
39. DETAILS OF APPLICATION / ANY PROCEEDINGPENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY ANDBANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016:
Neither any application was made nor any proceedingpending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016(31 of 2016) during the financial year.
40. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OFTHE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIMESETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILETAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONSTHEREOF:
As Company has not done any one-time settlement duringthe year under review hence no disclosure is required.
41. INSTANCES OF FRAUD, IF ANY, REPORTED BY THEAUDITORS:
There have been no instances of fraud reported by theAuditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
42. PARTICULARS REGARDING EMPLOYEES'REMUNERATION:
The details of remuneration of Directors, Key ManagerialPersonnel and employees of the Company as requiredunder Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read withRule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 has been set out asAnnexure -B to this Report, attached hereto.
As there was no employee of the Company drawingremuneration in excess of the limits prescribed and
hence, the details as required under Section 134 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies(Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014 with respect to particulars of top 10 employeesneed not be required to be disclosed.
43. POLICIES ADOPTED BY THE COMPANY:
The details of the policies approved and adopted by theBoard as required under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBIRegulations are available for the access at the website ofthe Company at https://accentmicrocell.com/policies/
44. OTHER DISCLOSURES:
Your directors state the status of disclosure or reportingrequirement in respect of the following items, for thetransactions/events related to these items during the yearunder review:
a. Non-applicability of certain Regulationsof SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 as amendedfrom time to time:
As per Regulation 15 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations,2015 the compliance with the corporate governanceprovisions as specified in regulations 17, 17A, 18, 19,20, 21,22, 23, 24, 24A, 25, 26, 27 and clauses (b) to (i)of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 46 and para-C, Dand E of Schedule V shall not apply to the Company.
b. Disclosures with respect to Demat suspenseaccount/ unclaimed suspense account
During the year under review no such shares in theDemat suspense account or unclaimed suspenseaccount which are required to be reported as per ParaF of Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
As all the agreements entered into by the Companyare in normal course of business are not requiredto be disclosed as they either directly or indirectlyor potentially or whose purpose and effect will notimpact the management or control of the Company.
45. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your directors wish to place on record their appreciation for thecontinuous support received from the Members, customers,suppliers, bankers, various statutory bodies of the Governmentof India and the Company's employees at all levels.
For and behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-
Date: 22nd August, 2025 Chairman Managing Director
Place: Ahmedabad (DIN: 05225561) (DIN: 05225398)