The Board of Directors are pleased to present theannual report and the audited financial statementsof the Company for the nine months Financial Yearended March 31, 2025.
The Board of Directors of the Company, onJanuary 23, 2025, approved the change in theFinancial Year of the Company from “July 1 - June 30”period to “April 1 - March 31” period. Consequently,the Financial Year of the Company for period underreview, viz., 2024-25, is a period of 9 monthscommencing on July 1, 2024, and ending on March31, 2025. Subsequent financial years of the Companyshall commence on April 1 every year and end onMarch 31 of the succeeding year.
Accordingly, this report of the Board of Directors,together with all its annexures, audited financialstatements and the auditors’ report have beenprepared for the nine months period fromJuly 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. Hence, the numbersare not comparable to the previous financial year,which was a twelve months period (July 1, 2023 toJune 30, 2024).
During the Financial Year, the Board of Directors ofthe Company, at its meeting held on February 10,2025, declared an interim dividend of ' 65 per equityshare, which was distributed to the shareholders onMarch 6, 2025.
The Board of Directors of the Company, at its meetingheld on May 26, 2025, have recommended a finaldividend of '47 per equity share, for the FinancialYear ended March 31, 2025. This final dividend issubject to approval of the Members at the ensuing41st Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The aggregate dividend for the Financial Year endedMarch 31, 2025 (including the afore-mentionedinterim and final dividend), amounts to '112 perequity share.
The Company’s financial performance for theFinancial Year ended March 31, 2025 is summarizedbelow:
Particulars
2024-25*
2023-24
Sales
2,235
2,633
Profit before tax
554
562
Profit after tax
418
412
Appropriations:
Opening balance inretained earnings
485
506
Oher ComprehensiveIncome
(5)
7
Transfer from shareoption outstandingaccount
8
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Deemed EquityDistribution to UltimateHolding Company
(4)
Dividend paid in the year
(358)
(440)
Closing balance inretained earnings
543
Earnings per share
- Basic (')
128.17
126.35
- Diluted (')
*Financial Year 2024-25 is a 9 months period fromJuly 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, and hence the figures arenot comparable with the previous financial year which is a12 months period.
For the 9-months Financial Year ended March 31,2025, the Company reported sales of ' 2,235 Crores,driven by a robust portfolio, superior executionand a consistent pipeline of innovation to betterserve consumers. Profit after tax for the fiscal was' 418 Crores, driven by strong topline growth aswell as deliberate productivity interventions to fuelsuperiority across the portfolio.
The Company continued to deliver a strongperformance, across top-line and bottom-line duringthe Financial Year.
The Company continues to remain focused on longterm value creation and to better serve consumers,customers, employees, society, and shareholders,through its integrated growth strategy, which consistsof five strategic and integrated choices:
• A focused product portfolio where performancedrives brand choice
• Irresistible superiority across product, package,brand communication, retail execution andvalue, to delight consumers
• Productivity improvement in all areas of ouroperations
• Leading constructive disruption of our industryacross all areas of the value chain
• An empowered, agile and accountableorganization, enabling us to better serveconsumers.
These strategic choices reinforce and build on eachother. When these strategic choices are implementedeffectively, they grow markets while creatingbusiness, which in turn, grows Company’s share,sales, household penetration and profit. Importantly,this strategy is inherently dynamic, adapting to thechanging needs of stakeholders. This strategy isyielding consistent results for the Company, andtherefore remains the right way forward as theCompany steps into the new fiscal year.
During the Financial Year, the Company’s groomingbusiness delivered strong performance, marked byrobust growth and continued market share gain. Thiswas driven by a focused strategy built on irresistiblesuperiority on product & packaging, effectiveconsumer engagement, and continuous innovation.The Company’s grooming portfolio includes brandslike Gillette Guard, Gillette Labs, Gillette Mach3, Gillette Fusion, Gillette Venus, Gillette Shavingfoams and Braun. The Company’s comprehensivegrooming portfolio continues to offer wide rangeof products—from traditional hassle-free shavingsolutions; to advanced styling and shaping tools; andelectronic grooming devices, as well as comfortableshaving experience to the female grooming needs,ensuring we meet the unique requirements of everyconsumer. In its decades of service, the Companyhas strengthened its market leadership, continuingto gain trust of its users.
The Company upgraded and enhanced the portfolio ofits much-loved Gillette Guard which offers a superior,cut-free shaving experience with a chrome-platinumcoating for an enhanced protection against rust. As theCompany took this proposition to market, it successfullygained the trust of millions of consumers who now relyon Guard for their shaving needs.
With the understanding of evolving consumer needs,the Company elevated range of Mach 3 razors byintegrating state-of-the-art technology, includingthree anti-friction blades and unique facial adaptivetechnology. This transformative shaving experienceensures that “shave bhi ho jaye, aur pata bhi na chale(worry and hasle free shaving experience), givingthe consumer both smooth and effortless shavingexperience.
Today’s consumers have diverse preferences,including a desire for tools that allows them to‘evolve’ their appearance as needed. With thisconsumer insight at the forefront, the Company
revamped the packaging of Gillette Fusion 5 whicheffectively communicates its unique and superiorproposition for “Perfect Shave, Perfect Shape.”
Braun products continued to show healthy growth inthe appliances sector.
Over the years, we have also evolved ourcommunication strategy to cater to our consumersin a better way and thereby effectively resonate withthem.
Superior communication continues to be a keyvector for the Company for its female groomingsegment - Gillette Venus. It is a critical avenue toreach consumers and educate them on the smooth,painless, and hassle-free experience that Venusprovides. The Company does this via relatable digitaland social media-led communication.
Superior packaging is also essential for the consumers,as it creates the perfect First Moment of Truth withconsumers, enhancing the delightful experience whenthey encounter Gillette products. Through GilletteVenus, the Company upgraded this moment for itsconsumers, with improved cues on the package whichdetails the feature, benefit, ingredients, and usagerecommendations - all enabling consumers to quicklyidentify and choose the right product to meet theirneeds at a glance.
an assortment of products - featuring from gentleto deep clean, special range for children, and anadvanced power-oral care range. The Companycontinued to upgrade its propositions to keepdelighting consumers and meeting their evolvingneeds pertaining to their oral health.
The Company is committed to enhancing consumers’experience while brushing and providing them optimumOral Care.
In the manual oral care segment, the Company achievedsignificant progress with two new launches. The newSensitive Expert toothbrush features a compact headand ultra-thin bristles, crafted to provide healthiergums and cleaner teeth for consumers. Moreover, theCompany introduced the Oral-B Charcoal Whiteningtoothbrush, targeted at consumers looking for effectiveteeth whitening solutions.
As a result of these key interventions across theGillette portfolio, the Company recorded its highest-ever market share in the Blades and Razors categorythis Financial Year.
The Company’s Oral Care portfolio serves a diverserange of consumers and their unique needs, with
With the insight that consumers who use Oral Bpower oral care products have a much superiorexperience, and to ensure more and more consumerscan experience this, the Company launched the iO3electric toothbrush, which is designed to provide apremium power oral care experience at an affordableprice point, inviting many more consumers into theworld of Oral B power oral care. Another new addition,is the Vitality Pro Sensitive electric toothbrush, whichallows even more consumers to enjoy the benefits ofelectric brushing by alleviating concerns that electricbrushes may be harsh on sensitive teeth.
The innovations in the oral care segment, supportedby dynamic go-to-market activations on e-commerceplatforms and a compelling communication strategy,ensures the Company connects with consumerswhere they are, delivering messages that trulyresonate with them.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Indianeconomy to grow by 6.2% in 2025 and 6.3% in 2026.This estimate stands tall against the global growthprojection which is projected at 3.3% in both 2025and 2026, thus projecting that India will maintain itsposition as a fast-growing major economy globally.The growth is expected to be supported by privateconsumption, particularly in rural areas.
Further, IMF predicts the global inflation rate todecrease to 4.3% in 2025 and decline further to 3.6%in 2026.
Steady government and private investment andeconomic indicators of tax collections, foreignreserves continuing to be healthy, present anoptimistic outlook for future, however, inflation anddemand needs to be remain on the watchlist in lightof the evolving global trade policies.
Although India’s economy is well-paced for growth,uncertainties in global markets, financial volatility,and disruptions in trade present significant risks.Strategic reforms and fiscal strategies are crucial tosustain and boost this growth amid evolving globaldynamics.
Within the FMCG industry, demand trends continueto evolve. While non-food Inflation continues to staybelow RBI’s medium-term target of 4%*, consumerconsumption trends are still shifting. With healthiermonsoons last year and rural wages picking up,rural demand is showing signs of healthy recovery.Urban demand continues to remain soft, howevergovernment investment is expected to inflect growthshortly.
In this environment, the Company continues tohold a cautiously optimistic outlook for the futureand is well positioned to sustain and improve itsperformance with its integrated growth strategy andserve the consumers with superior products.
Sources:
Press release of Ministry of Finance dated March 20, 2025;Press release of Ministry of Finance dated April 23, 2025; andIMF World Economic Outlook, April, 2025
Ratios
2024-25
%
Change
Debtors’ turnoverratio
6.84
8.86
-23#
Inventoryturnover ratio
5.26
6.52
-19#
Current ratio
1.64
1.56
5
Net capitalturnover ratio
4.46
6.16
-28#
Trade payablesturnover ratio
1.50
-9#
Return on capitalemployed
50%
53%
-6#
Return oninvestment
5%
4%
8#
Operating profitmargin
25%
22%
15
Net profit margin
19%
16%
20%
Return on networth
42%
0#
#The numbers are not comparable as current year is a ninemonth period vs. twelve month period in the previous year.
Note: The Company did not have any borrowings during theFinancial Year, hence interest coverage ratio and debt equityratio are not applicable.
The Company has set up a Risk ManagementCommittee and has also adopted a risk managementpolicy. Adequate measures have been adoptedby the Company to anticipate, plan and mitigatethe spectrum of risks it faces. The Company’s riskmanagement process focuses on ensuring that theserisks are identified and addressed on a timely basis.The risks are identified by a consistent process
across functions and the Company also strivesto link each risk with a mitigation step to ensurebusiness continuity. The risk report is reviewed atregular intervals, to ensure that risks are plannedfor mitigation, for the fact that not all risks can beeliminated.
As part of the business sustainability and governanceprocess, in order to ensure a robust risk managementsystem, in line with the applicable laws, theCompany follows a proactive risk managementpolicy, aimed at protecting its employees, assets andthe environment, while at the same time ensuringgrowth and continuity of its business. The Companyalso has adequate insurance coverage to protect thevalue of its assets. The Company has in place a verystringent and responsive system under which all itsdistributors and vendors are assessed before beingselected.
The Company operates within the letter and spiritof all applicable laws. General compliance with legalrequirements is an important component of theCompany’s Worldwide Business Conduct Manual andthe same expects the following from its employees:
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The Company has set in place the requisite mechanismfor meeting the compliance requirements, periodicmonitoring of compliance to avoid any deviations,and regular updates to keep pace with the regulatorychanges.
A number of training programs are conductedperiodically for employees with respect to variouscompliance related topics such as Global Anti¬Corruption Standards, Prevention of SexualHarassment at Workplace, Whistle-blowerMechanism, Conflict of Interest, Data Privacy, DataIntegrity, Anti-Trust compliance etc.
The Company has implemented comprehensivesecurity programs supported by latest technologyand trained manpower to protect employees andassets, at its office and plants. During the FinancialYear under review, no major security breaches orincidents occurred at your Company’s plant. Acomprehensive security risk assessment is carriedout regularly and adequate security measures areimplemented to cater to changing security scenario.The Company has installed the best of the securitymeasures and processes to protect its personneland assets.
The Company continues to prioritize sustainablecontrol processes that are an integral part oforganization culture. It has built strong InternalControls Environment and Risk Assessment andManagement systems. These systems enable theCompany to comply with Internal Company policies,procedures, standard guidelines, and local laws tohelp protect Company’s assets and confidentialinformation including personal identifiableinformation against financial losses and unauthorizeduse. The robust controls environment at the Companyis efficiently managed and monitored through belowmeasures:
CSA's are performed during the year acrossbusiness processes. The purpose of thisthorough exercise is to review and evaluateprocess compliances against standard controlobjective, activities, and attributes. This enablesthe Company to proactively identify controlweaknesses and initiate actions to sustainablymitigate them. Along with CSA's, the companyalso has a process of continuous monitoring
selective controls in manufacturing processesvia an internally developed toolkit that trackscontrol activities and assesses effectiveness ofcontrols with the process owners by selectingauto samples for packing, planning, warehousing,etc. Samples are auto picked up every quarterfor the respective areas in the toolkit and tested.Defects, if any, are reviewed by the management.This ensures ongoing monitoring of controls foroperational areas.
There are internal control experts in the organizationguiding business teams on day-to-day compliancerequirements. They also ensure that all keyprocesses, i.e. selling, distribution, trade & marketingexpenses, vendor payments, etc. are reviewed andassessed at appropriate intervals via CSAs, standardoperating procedures and process reviews or auditsas applicable. As part of their ongoing monitoringprocess, if there are issues identified, those arereported to senior management for implementingaction plans to strengthen control environment inthese processes. The assessments of high-risk andSarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance areas aredone by Company’s Global Internal Audit (GIA) team.GIA comprises of certified internal auditors whohave experience across different markets and haveindependent centers of excellence. Issues raised byinternal audit teams are tagged to business ownersand issue remediation is then reviewed and reportedappropriately to the senior leadership.
The Governance Board is led by the ManagingDirector and comprises Chief Financial Officer,Chief Human Resource Officer, Supply ChainLeader, Purchasing & Sustainability Leader, andGeneral Counsel. The Governance Board assesses,and reviews enterprise level risks and works withprocess owners and functional managers to ensurethat corrective action is taken, and risk is mitigatedas appropriate.
The Company believes that its efforts inenvironmental sustainability are important to createsuperior propositions for consumers, customers,and shareholders, while improving its environmentalimpact. The Company continuously seeks to reducethe footprint of its operations and to enableconsumers to reduce their footprint, when they useCompany’s products.
The Company’s plant sites at Baddi and Bhiwadi area zero-manufacturing-waste-to-LandfiLL site, whichmeans that no manufacturing waste is dischargedinto the environment.
The Company contributes to the P&G group’s ambitionto reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions acrossits operations. The Company will continue to strive inits efforts towards this ambition.
The Company aims to reduce plastic packagingwaste and to design the product packaging to berecyclable or reusable; and to reduce the use ofvirgin petroleum plastic resin in consumer packaging.The Company continues to be compliant with theExtended Producer Responsibility guidelines onplastic packaging waste collection.
The Company also aims to play its part in protectingthe water resources and addressing the keychallenges impacting its operations and the localcommunities where it operates in.
A separate report on Business Responsibility &Sustainability has been appended as Annexure I tothis Report.
The Company's flagship Corporate SocialResponsibility program - P&G Shiksha is a holisticprogram that focuses on improving learning outcomesfor children from underserved communities acrossthe country. P&G Shiksha has streamlined its effortsto enable every child to learn with conceptualunderstanding and realize their aspirations. P&GShiksha uniquely remains single-mindedly focusedon education, creating deep a and lasting impact.
The Company has constituted a Corporate SocialResponsibility Committee. The composition and termsof reference of the Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee are provided in the Corporate GovernanceReport annexed to this Annual Report.
Report on Corporate Social Responsibility activitiesas required under the Companies (Corporate SocialResponsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 has been appendedas Annexure II to this Report.
The Company has the advantage of availing advancedtechnology and continuous upgradation thereoffrom The Procter & Gamble Company, USA and itssubsidiaries. This is an unmatched competitiveadvantage that helps the Company deliver strongbusiness results.
As the Company avails benefits of research anddevelopment of The Procter & Gamble Company, USAand its subsidiaries across the globe, the Companyhas not incurred any expenditure on research anddevelopment during the Financial Year. Technologyabsorption and adaptation is a continuous process.The products manufactured and sold by the Companyare a result of such imported technology received onan ongoing basis. Initiatives are constantly undertakenfor innovation of products, new product development,improvement of packaging, enhancement of productquality and application of best information technologyto automate, simplify and generate efficiencies invarious business processes.
The Company having ongoing access to cutting-edge technology, derives benefits such as productdevelopment, consistent superior product quality,process efficiencies, cost effectiveness and energyefficiency.
The details of foreign exchange earnings and outgoas required under Section 134 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 are mentioned below:
For the yearended March31, 2025
For the yearended June30,2024
Foreign Exchangeearnings
117.56
206.25
Foreign Exchangeoutgo
555.83
618.72
The Company has formulated a policy on related partytransactions which is also available on Company’swebsite at https://in.pg.com/india-governance-and-policies/gil/terms-and-policies/. This policydeals with the review and approval of related partytransactions in accordance with the Companies Act,2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations. All related partytransactions are placed before the Audit Committeefor review and approval. Prior omnibus approval isobtained for related party transactions which are ofrepetitive nature and entered in the ordinary courseof business and at arm’s length. All related partytransactions are subjected to independent review byChartered Accountant firm to confirm compliance
with the requirements under the Companies Act,2013 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 and takes into account the OECDguidelines.
All related party transactions entered during theFinancial Year were in ordinary course of the businessand on arm’s length basis. Accordingly, the disclosureof related party transactions as required underSection 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 in FormAOC-2 is not applicable to the Company.
Details of material related party transaction enteredinto during the Financial Year 2024-25 are givenbelow:
Name of Related Party
Procter & GambleInternational OperationsS.A.
Nature of transaction
Import of Finished goods
Amount of transactionduring Financial Year2024-25
'365 crores
The above transaction was approved by theShareholders by passing an Ordinary Resolutionthrough Postal Ballot on January 8, 2018. Beingrelated parties, the Promoter shareholders hadabstained from voting on the said resolution.
The Company has not given any loans, guarantees ormade any investments during the Financial Year.
The Company has not accepted any Public Depositsunder Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013, duringthe Financial Year.
As per the requirements of the Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibitionand Redressal) Act, 2013 (“the Prevention of SexualHarassment Act”), the Company has formulateda Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment atWorkplace for prevention, prohibition and redressalof sexual harassment at workplace and has dulyconstituted Internal Complaints Committees forredressal of any such complaints received. The
Company is committed to providing a safe workenvironment. During the Financial Year, 2 complaintswith allegation of sexual harassment were filed withthe Company, which were resolved during the year.No Complaints were pending for more than 90 daysfrom date of filing.
Pursuant to the requirement under Sections 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to theDirectors’ Responsibilities Statement, it is herebyconfirmed:
i. that in the preparation of the Annual Accountsfor the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025,the applicable accounting standards had beenfollowed along with proper explanation relatingto material departures
ii. that the Directors had selected such accountingpolicies and applied them consistently and madejudgments and estimates that were reasonableand prudent so as to give a true and fair viewof the state of affairs of the Company at theend of the Financial Year and of the profit of theCompany for the Financial Year under review
iii. that the Directors had taken proper and sufficientcare for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assetsof the Company and for preventing and detectingfraud and other irregularities
iv. that the Directors had prepared the accounts forthe Financial Year ended March 31, 2025, on a“going concern” basis
v. that the Directors had laid down internalfinancial controls to be followed by the Companyand such internal financial controls are adequateand were operating effectively
vi. that the Directors had devised proper systems
to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems wereadequate and operating effectively.
A separate report on Corporate Governance alongwith the Auditors’ Certificate on its compliance isannexed to this Report.
The Annual Return for the Financial Year 2024-25, asrequired under Section 92(3) of the Companies Act,2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management andAdministration) Rules, 2014 is available on the websiteof the Company at https://in.pg.com/india-investors/gil/reports-announcements/announcements/.
The Company continues to focus on creating anappealing employer brand, attracting talent thataligns with the Company’s values, and nurturingthat talent for future success. The Company hasdeveloped comprehensive employee centric humanresource strategies, to ensure that our organizationis well-prepared to meet future challenges.
India remains a critical talent source for the Company,and we have adapted our campus initiatives toproactively address the ever-evolving talent cohorts.The Company has launched innovative campusprograms and revamped existing ones to continue toattract the best talent. The Company’s internships,onboarding, and learning & development programscontinue to receive recognition in various campussurveys. We are committed to nurturing our talentand fostering diverse leaders who will thrive in ourecosystem.
P&G India has been consistently recognized as anemployer of choice. For the eighth consecutive year,AVTAR has acknowledged us as one of the top 100companies for women in India. We have also receivedaccolades such as the Best Organization for Womenby ET Now (2025), Buddies of Wellness by PeopleMatters (2024), and Silver Employer for progresson LGBTQ inclusion at the Workplace by the IndiaWorkplace Equality Index (2024), among others.
The number of employees as on March 31, 2025was 513.
The Company is compliant with the Maternity BenefitAct, 1961.
The statement of Disclosure of Remuneration underSection 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(1)of the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is appended asAnnexure III to this Report.
As per the provisions of first proviso to Section 136 (1)of the Companies Act, 2013, this Report and FinancialStatements are being sent to the Members of theCompany excluding the statement of particularsof employees under Rule 5 (2) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014. Any Member interested inobtaining a copy of the said statement may write tothe Company Secretary at investorgil.im@pg.com.
Mr. Gagan Sawhney and Ms. Sonali Dhawan, Non¬Executive Directors ceased to be Directors on theBoard effective September 25, 2024. The Board ofDirectors of the Company express their deepestgratitude to them for their guidance and contributionto the Board during their tenure as Directors on theBoard of the Company.
Mr. Gurcharan Das (erstwhile Chairperson), Mr. AnilKumar Gupta and Mr. Chittranjan Dua ceased to beNon-Executive Independent Directors on the Boardon completion of their tenures effective September28, 2024. The P&G Management and the Board ofDirectors of the Company express their deepestgratitude to Mr. Gurcharan Das, Mr. Anil Kumar Guptaand Mr. Chittranjan Dua for their valuable guidance,leadership, counsel and direction to the Companyduring their tenure.
Ms. Anjuly Chib Duggal was elected as Chairperson ofthe Board effective September 29, 2024.
Mr. Sanjay Asher and Mr. C. P. Gurnani were appointedas Non-Executive Independent Directors on theBoard effective September 29, 2024 and October 15,2024 respectively, for a period of five years. Further,the Shareholders of the Company approved suchappointment at the 40th Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Gautam Kamath ceased to be ExecutiveDirector and Chief Financial Officer of the Companyeffective October 31, 2024. The Board of Directorsof the Company express their deepest gratitude toMr. Kamath for his guidance and contribution to theBoard during his tenure on the Board of the Company.
Ms. Srividya Srinivasan was appointed as ExecutiveDirector and Chief Financial Officer of the Companyeffective November 1, 2024. Further, the Shareholdersof the Company approved such an appointment atthe 40th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Mr. Pramod AgarwaL, Non-Executive Director, retiringby rotation and being eligible, offers himself forre-appointment. Appropriate resolution for saidre-appointment is being proposed at the ensuing41st Annual General Meeting of the Company.
AU Independent Directors of the Company haveprovided declarations to the Company stating thatthey meet the criteria of independence as mentionedunder Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“theAct”) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements)Regulations, 2015 [“SEBI (LODR) Regulations”].
The Board is of the opinion that all the IndependentDirectors of the Company possess integrity, haverelevant expertise and experience and fulfil theconditions specified under the Act and the SEBI(LODR) Regulations. The details of the familiarizationprogrammes and annual board evaluation process forDirectors have been provided under the CorporateGovernance section of the Report.
Four (4) meetings of the Board of Directors of theCompany were held during the Financial Year. Forfurther details on meetings of the Board of Directorsand its Committees, please refer to the CorporateGovernance section of this Report.
The Company has adopted various policies includingpolicies on related party transactions, corporatesocial responsibility, vigil mechanism, nominationand remuneration, materiality of events and dividenddistribution which are available on the website ofthe Company at https://in.pg.com/india-governance-and-poLicies/giL/terms-and-poLicies/.
During the Financial Year, the Board of Directors hadappointed Ms. Pooja Bhutra, Chartered Accountant asthe Internal Auditor of the Company for the FinancialYear 2024-25.
At the Annual General Meeting held on November18, 2022, KaLyaniwaLLa & Mistry LLP, CharteredAccountants, were appointed as Statutory Auditorsof the Company for a second term of five years,
i.e., from the conclusion of the 38th Annual GeneralMeeting until the conclusion of the 43rd AnnualGeneral Meeting.
The Report issued by KaLyaniwaLLa & Mistry LLP,Statutory Auditors on the financial statements of theCompany for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025forms part of the Annual Report. There has been noqualification, reservation or adverse remark given bythe Auditors in their Report.
Secretarial Audit was carried out by M/s. Saraf &Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries for theFinancial Year 2024-25. There were no qualifications,reservations or adverse remarks given by SecretarialAuditors of the Company. The Secretarial Audit reportis annexed to this Annual Report.
Further the Board at its meeting held on May 26,2025, have approved appointment of MK Saraf &Associates LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, assecretarial auditors of the Company for a term of fiveyears from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030, subjectto approval of shareholders of the Company at theensuing 41st Annual General Meeting.
During the Financial Year, the Company has compliedwith mandatory Secretarial Standards issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India.
The Board of Directors place on record its deepappreciation for the co-operation and support ofthe Company’s employees, distributors, wholesalers,retailers, suppliers, clearing and forwarding agents,business associates, government authorities,bankers, consumers, employees and Shareholdersand Look forward to their continued support on thejourney ahead.
Date: May 27, 2025Place: Mumbai