It gives me great pleasure to present to you theperformance of your Company along with auditedaccounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.This report covers the financial results and otherdevelopments during the financial year from April 1, 2024to March 31, 2025, in compliance with the applicableprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013, ("the Act") andthe Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations").
As we commemorated Emami's 50th anniversary,reflecting on five decades of delivering happinessto consumers globally, we are pleased to report ayear of noteworthy achievements. This milestoneyear commenced on a positive note, characterisedby sequential improvements in demand trendsand the successful realisation of our strategicinitiatives. The resilience and innovative spirit thathave long defined Emami remain central to oursuccess and continue to guide our path towards aprosperous future.
Throughout FY25, rural demand exhibited gradualrecovery, with signs of positive momentumemerging across various markets. The countryexperienced its hottest summer in 14 years, resultingin a robust demand for summer products. However,discretionary consumption was notably impactedby rising food prices and subdued consumerconfidence. High food inflation placed significantpressure on mass consumers, while overallconsumption trends for the year remained largelyconsistent with previous periods. Rural marketsdemonstrated remarkable resilience, buoyed byfavourable monsoon conditions and a strongharvest. In contrast, urban demand continued toshow signs of weakness, further compounded byfood inflation and challenges within the retail andwholesale trade sectors. Additionally, commodityprice volatility impacted overall FMCG volumes,and the delayed arrival of winter weather createdfurther complications for seasonal categories.
Notwithstanding these macroeconomic challenges,Emami's core domestic business exhibited robustgrowth during FY25, achieving an 8% increasein value and 5% in volume. Our flagship brandsperformed strongly, with notable contributions
from Navratna and Dermicool, which grew by 18%,and BoroPlus, which experienced a 14% growth. TheHealthcare range expanded by 12%, while the PainManagement segment delivered a modest growthof 1%. However , the Male Grooming range saw a 4%decline, and Kesh King registered a 9% decrease.The slowdown in discretionary consumptionadversely impacted these two segments.
In FY25, we also completed the acquisition of theremaining stake in Helios Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd., whichoperates under the brand, "The Man Company"from the previous promoters. While this acquisitionpositions us for long-term growth, the transition andchanges in management resulted in a temporarydecline in revenues for The Man Company.
Furthermore, the competitive landscape, withincreased investments and promotional discountsfrom peers, had a negative impact on sales, leadingto a 5% decline in strategic investments for the year.
To address the challenges faced by Male Grooming,Kesh King and The Man Company brands, weundertook several strategic initiatives. One ofthe significant moves was the rebranding of'Fair and Handsome' to 'Smart and Handsome',which effectively redefined the brand's marketpositioning. This shift broadened the brand'sportfolio, introducing a holistic male groomingsolution encompassing face, body, and haircare. The rebranding significantly expandedthe Total Addressable Market by over 8 times.Furthermore, we partnered with BCG to refineKesh King's strategy across brand positioning,variant development, trade marketing, digitalinitiatives, and quick commerce. For The ManCompany, we focused on increasing marketplaceshare, enhancing quick commerce, executing acomprehensive brand revamp, and optimisingperformance-based spending to drive profitability.We are confident that these measures will yield apositive turnaround in FY26.
Innovation remained a key pillar of our strategy inFY25, with the launch of over 25 new products in ourdomestic business, including 11 on our Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) platform, Zanducare. Our digital-first portfolio continued to gain traction, growingby 59% year-on-year, with over 80% of Zanducare'ssales now derived from this segment. Productslaunched in the past two years now contributeapproximately 50% of total Zanducare sales,
demonstrating the strong consumer response toour digital offerings.
On the distribution front, organised channels—including Modern Trade, e-Commerce, andInstitutional sales—delivered solid results. Thesechannels contributed 27.6% to our domesticrevenues, marking a 140 basis point improvementover the previous year. The organised channelsgrew at nearly double the rate of our overalldomestic business, with a growth rate of 13%.
In FY25, Emami's international operations faceda range of challenges, particularly in markets likeBangladesh, where political instability createdtemporary disruptions. While the situation improvedfollowing the lows of July and August, persistentissues such as rising inflation, depleting foreignexchange reserves, and political uncertaintycontinued to impact business performance.Nevertheless, our international business grewby 4% in INR terms and 5% in Constant Currencyduring FY25, demonstrating our resilience in thesechallenging markets. We remain confident in ourability to maintain our market share despite theongoing geopolitical and economic challenges.
From a financial perspective, Emami delivered asolid performance in FY25. Consolidated revenuesgrew by 6%, reaching H 3,809.2 crores. Benignraw material prices, combined with judiciousprice increases, contributed to a 100 basis pointexpansion in our gross margins, which now standat 68.6%. EBITDA grew by 8% to H 1,025 crores, withEBITDA margins improving by 40 basis points to
26.9%. Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased by 13% to? 894 crores, and Profit After Tax (PAT) grew by 11%to ?807 crores.
In alignment with our commitment to maximizingshareholder value, we declared two interimdividends of H 4 each and a special interim dividendamounting to H 2 per share totalling H 10 per share(i.e. 1000% of face value), translating to a pay-out ofH 436.5 crores.
Sustainability remained a key focus for Emamithroughout FY25. We made significant stridesin reducing our carbon footprint, with energyconsumption decreasing by 12% compared toFY22 (flat over previous year). Water consumptionalso showed a reduction of 25% from FY22(reduction of 9% over previous year), underscoringour commitment to responsible environmentalstewardship. Furthermore, Emami remained 100%compliant with Extended Producer Responsibility(EPR) regulations, recycling 10365 metric tonsof plastic waste during the year. Through ourCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, wepositively impacted the lives of 6.8 lakh individuals,reinforcing our commitment to social welfare andcommunity development.
As we continue to focus on expanding ourdistribution network, leveraging favourableseasonality, and investing in key brands, we arewell-positioned to deliver robust growth. We remaincommitted to driving sustainable, volume-ledgrowth, capturing market share, and deliveringlong-term value to our shareholders.
Financial results for the year under review are summarised below:
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
2024-25
^2023-24
Operating income
3,12,355
2,92,157
3,80,919
3,57,809
Profit before interest, depreciation andtaxation
1,09,471
92,123
1,09,322
99,633
Interest
211
212
934
998
Depreciation and amortisation
15,838
16,657
17,821
18,591
Profit Before Tax and Exceptional Items
93,422
75,254
89,386
79,673
Exceptional Items
-
590
Profit before taxation
74664
90,567
79,083
Less: Provision for taxation
- Current tax
15,911
12830
17,872
14,465
- Deferred tax ( net )
(18)
163
(369)
(128)
- MAT credit entitlement
(8,391)
(7668)
(7,668)
Profit after taxation
85,919
69,339
81,455
72,414
Non-controlling interest
85.919
85.9191,73,3362,59,255
34.920171
2,24,164
(372)
81,827
(1,182)
80,647
1,81,787
2,62,434
34,920
154
17,903
2,09,456
61
Profit after minority interest
72,353
Share of profit/(loss) of associate
Profit for the year
Balance brought forward
1,38,670
1,44,008
Profit available for appropriation
2,08,008
2,16,361
Appropriation
Interim dividend
Re-measurement of net defined benefitplans (net of tax)
(248)
(348)
Acquisition of Non-controlling interests
2
Balance carried forward
1,73,336
Total
2,59,255
There has been no change in the nature of businessof the Company during the financial year 2024-25.
During the year under review, the Company haspaid three Interim Dividends aggregating to H 10/-per share of H 1/- each which includes special 3rdInterim Dividend of H 2/- per share on celebration of50th year of Emami. The three interim dividends sopaid will be placed for confirmation by the membersat the ensuing AGM. The total dividend outgo forthe financial year ended March 31, 2025 amountedto H 436.50 Cr and dividend pay-out ratio worksout to 55% of Adjusted PAT. The dividend pay-outis in accordance with the Company's DividendDistribution Policy.
Your Directors do not propose to transfer anyamount to the general reserve.
No material changes and commitments haveoccurred from the date of close of the financial yeartill the date of this Integrated Report, which mightaffect the financial position of the Company.
As on 31st March, 2025 the authorised share capitalof the Company is H 50,00,00,000 and the issued,subscribed and fully paid-up share capital of theCompany is H 43,65,00,000.
Your Company has in place an adequate systemof internal controls commensurate with its size,requirements and the nature of operations. Thesesystems are designed keeping in view the nature ofactivities carried out at each location and variousbusiness operations.
Your Company's in-house internal audit departmentalong with other audit firms carries out internalaudits at all manufacturing locations, offices andsales depots across the country and overseas. Theobjective is to assess the existence, adequacy andoperation of financial and operating controls set upby the Company and to ensure compliance with theAct, SEBI Listing Regulations and corporate policies.
Your Company's internal audit department andrisk management system have been accreditedwith ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 31000:2018certifications, respectively.
A summary of all significant findings by the auditdepartment along with the follow-up actionsundertaken thereafter is placed before the AuditCommittee for review. The Audit Committeereviews the comprehensiveness and effectivenessof the report and provides valuable suggestionsand keeps the Board of Directors informed aboutits major observations, from time to time.
The Company has in place adequate financialcontrols commensurate with its size, scale andcomplexity of its operations. The Company has inplace policies and procedures required to properly
and efficiently conduct its business, safeguardits assets, detect frauds and errors, maintainaccuracy and completeness of accounting recordsand prepare financial records in a timely andreliable manner.
Subsidiary companies
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Act, and Rule 8(1) ofthe Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the report onperformance and financial position of subsidiaries isincluded in the Consolidated Financial Statementsof the Company. The Company has a policy fordetermining the materiality of a subsidiary, whichis available at www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/pdf/Policy-for-Determining-Materiality-ofsubsidiaries.pdf. The company does not have any materialsubsidiary as on 31st March, 2025.
As of March 31, 2025, your Company had thefollowing subsidiary companies:
i) Emami Bangladesh Ltd., Bangladesh, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited;
ii) Emami Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., Sri Lanka., wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited;
iii) Emami International FZE, Dubai, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited;
iv) Creme 21, GmbH Wholly owned subsidiary ofEmami International FZE;
v) Emami International Personal Care TradingLLC - Dubai, a wholly-owned subsidiary ofEmami international FZE;
vi) Emami Rus (LLC), Russia, a 99.99% subsidiaryof Emami International FZE;
vii) Emami Overseas FZE, Dubai., wholly-ownedsubsidiary of Emami International FZE;
viii) Pharma Derm SAE Co, Egypt, a 90.60%subsidiary of Emami Overseas FZE;
ix) Emami Neo - Herbals International
Ltd., Bangladesh, a wholly-ownedsubsidiary of Emami Ltd.
x) Brillare Science Ltd., wholly-owned
subsidiary of Emami Ltd;
xi) Helios Lifestyle Ltd, wholly-owned
subsidiary of Emami Ltd.
The accounts of the subsidiary companies will beavailable to any member seeking such informationat any point of time. The financial statementsof the Company along with the accounts of thesubsidiaries will be available at the website of theCompany, https://www.emamiltd.in/investors/results/, and kept open for inspection at theregistered office of the Company.
Brief financial and operational details of thesubsidiary companies are provided hereunder:
Emami Bangladesh Ltd., was incorporated on25th November, 2004 under the Companies Actof Bangladesh. It is engaged in the manufacture,import and sale of cosmetics and ayurvedicmedicines from its unit in Dhaka. During thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025, the Companyearned revenues worth H 17,969 lacs (previous yearH 17,423 lacs) and profit after tax of H 5,642 lacs(previous year H 4374 lacs).
Emami Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka was incorporatedon 27th June 2017, with an objective of tapping thepotential ofthe local market. It started manufacturinglocally through a contract manufacturer.
During the period ended 31st March, 2025, theCompany earned revenues of H 1,709 lacs (previousyear H 1,635 lacs) and Profit/(loss) after tax ofH (445) lacs [previous year H (217) lacs].
Emami International FZE, was incorporated onNovember 12, 2005 in the Hamriyah Free Zone,Sharjah, UAE and is governed by the rules andregulations laid down by the Hamriyah Free ZoneAuthority. It is engaged in the business of purchasingand selling cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2025,the Company earned revenues worth H 15,523 lacs(previous year H 20770 lacs) and profit/loss after taxof H 1,833 lacs [previous year H 4,371 lacs].
Creme 21, GmbH ((Formerly Known as Fentus 113.GmbH), was incorporated on 3rd January, 2019.It is engaged in the business of manufacturingskin care products.
During the period ended March 31, 2025, theCompany earned revenues of H 22 lacs (previousyear H 40 lacs) and Profit/loss of H (8) lacs [previousyear H (12) lacs].
Emami International Personal Care Trading LLC -UAE, was incorporated on 28th January, 2022. Ithas become a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of EmamiInternational, Dubai w.e.f., 15th February, 2022.
During the period ended March 31, 2025, theCompany earned revenues of H 18,398 lacs(previous year H 12,861 lacs) and Profit/(loss) aftertax of H 450 lacs [previous year H (573) lacs].
Emami (RUS) LLC was incorporated on 14th August,2018 with an objective of trading of Perfumeryproducts, Cosmetics and Pharma products.
During the period ended March 31, 2025, theCompany earned revenues of H 4,974 lacs [previousyear H 4,246 lacs] and Profit after tax of H 657 lacs[previous year H (705) Lacs].
Emami Overseas FZE was incorporated onNovember 25, 2010. It is the holding company ofPharma Derm S. A. E. Co. in Egypt.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, theCompany earned revenues of NIL [previous year:Nil] and profit after tax of H (8) lacs [previous yearprofit of H (9) lac].
Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co. was registered on6th September, 1998 under the relevant CompaniesAct of Egypt. The Company was acquired tomanufacture pharmaceuticals, disinfectants,cosmetics, chemicals, among others as a subsidiaryof Emami Overseas FZE in FY 2010-11. The Companyhas not yet commenced operations.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2025,the Company earned revenues of NIL [previousyear: Nil] and profit/ loss after tax of H (139) lacs[previous year H (696) lacs].
Emami Neo - Herbals International Ltd. wasincorporated on 24th September, 2024 theCompany has not yet started business operationshence there is no revenue. However, the Companyhas incurred an expenditure of H 3 lacs, resulting inloss of H (3) lacs during the year.
Brillare Science Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiaryof Emami Limited w.e.f., 27th March,2024. It isengaged in the manufacturing of professionalsaloon products.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2025,the Company earned revenues worth H 4,890 lacs(previous year H 3,361 lacs) and Profit/(loss) aftertax of H (1,876) lacs [previous year H (1,012) lacs].
Helios Lifestyle Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiaryof Emami Limited w.e.f., 21st November, 2024. It isengaged in online male grooming sector
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2024, itearned revenues worth H 15,392 lacs (previous yearH 18,292 lacs) and a profit/(loss) after tax of H (2183)lacs [previous year H 883 lacs].
As of March 31, 2025, your Company had thefollowing associate companies:
(i) Tru Native F&B Pvt. Ltd.
(ii) Cannis Lupus Services India Pvt. Ltd.
(iii) Axiom Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd.
(iv) Axiom Foods & Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
(v) Axiom Packwell Pvt. Ltd.
Tru Native is a smart nutrition company dedicatedto empowering health and fitness enthusiasts withaffordable and healthy food & nutrition options.The company had made a strategic investment inTru Native F & B Pvt Ltd on 5th March, 2022 andthe current strategic investment is equivalentto 20.65% of its paid up share capital on a fullydiluted basis.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2025,the Company earned revenues worth H 3,922 lacs(Previous year H 1,660 lacs) and a profit/(loss) aftertax of H (756) lacs (previous year H (537) lacs].
Cannis Lupus is a pet-care start-up offeringAyurvedic/ herbal remedies for pets under thebrand name "Fur Ball Story". The Company had
made a strategic investment in Cannis LupusServices India Pvt. Ltd. on 21st July, 2022 andthe current strategic investment is equivalent to47.60% of its paid up capital on fully diluted basis.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2025,the Company earned revenue worth H 510 lacs(Previous year H 666 lacs) and a profit/(loss) aftertax of H (1,231) lacs [previous year H (430) lacs].
Axiom markets beverage products under thebrand "AloFrut", the juices of which are the mostrefreshing and healthy fusion of aloe vera pulpand fruit blends. The Company has made Strategicinvestment in Axiom Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd., on 28thSeptember, 2023 and the Current Strategicinvestment is equivalent to 26% of its paid-upshare capital on fully diluted basis.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025,the Company earned revenues worth H 6722 lacs(Previous year H 10,667 lacs) and a profit/(loss) aftertax of H (937) lacs [previous year H 522 lacs].
Axiom Foods & Beverages Pvt. Ltd., is an associatecompany of Axiom Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. The Companyhas made an investment in Axiom Foods &Beverages Pvt. Ltd., on 28th September, 2023 andthe current investment is equivalent to 26% of itspaid-up share capital on fully diluted basis.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025,the Company earned revenues worth H 7261 lacs(Previous year H 26 lacs) and a profit/(loss) after taxof H (622) lacs [previous year H(79) lacs].
Axiom Packwell Pvt. Ltd., is an associate companyof Axiom Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. The Company hasmade an investment in Axiom Packwell Pvt. Ltd., on28th September, 2023 and the current investmentin Axiom Packwell Pvt. Ltd is equivalent to 26% ofits paid-up share capital on fully diluted basis.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2025,the Company earned revenues worth H 611 lacs(Previous year H 2 lacs) and a profit/(loss) after taxof H (147) lacs (previous year H (17) lacs).
The Company has not accepted any public depositscovered under Chapter V of the Act, read with theCompanies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
The Company did not issue any non-convertibledebentures during the financial year 2024-25.
The consolidated financial statements, prepared inaccordance with IND-AS 110-consolidated financialstatements, form part of this Integrated Report. Thenet worth of the consolidated entity as on March 31,2025, stood at H 2,69,479 lacs as against H 2,44,659lacs at the end of the previous year.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has mandatedSS-1 and SS-2 with respect to Board meetings andGeneral Meetings respectively. The Company hasensured compliance with the same.
The details relating to unclaimed dividend andunclaimed shares forms part of the CorporateGovernance Report.
Your Company's Statutory Auditors, M/s. S. R.Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (firmregistration number 301003E/E300005), werere-appointed as the Statutory Auditors of theCompany for a second term of consecutive fiveyears from the conclusion of 39th Annual GeneralMeeting held on 9th September, 2022 till theconclusion of 44th Annual General Meeting to beheld in the calendar year 2027.
The Auditor's report on the standalone andconsolidated financial statement of the Companyfor the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025does not contain any qualification, reservation oradverse remark or disclaimer.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, the Company hasappointed M/s MKB & Associates, Practicing
Company Secretaries (FRN: P2010WB042700) asits secretarial auditor to undertake the SecretarialAudit from FY 2024-25.
The secretarial audit report by the secretarialauditors, in the specified form MR-3 is annexedherewith and forms part of this report (AnnexureI). The Company has generally complied with theprovisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines,Standards, etc. except for the delay in filing of3 (three) intimations with the Stock exchangewhich were due to determining the implication,completion of visa etc. Furthermore, the SecretarialAuditor M/s MKB & Associates, Practicing CompanySecretaries, has also certified the compliance asper the SEBI (Listing Regulations) and the same hasbeen intimated to the stock exchanges within thestipulated time.
Pursuant to provisions of Regulations 24A and36 of the Listing Regulations and the provisionsof Section 204 and other applicable provisions, ifany, of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framedthereunder, M/s MKB & Associates, CompanySecretaries (FRN : P2010WB042700) have beenproposed to be appointed as Secretarial Auditorsof the Company to conduct secretarial audit of theCompany for a term of five consecutive years witheffect from April 01, 2025 until March 31, 2030.
The Auditors have confirmed that they are peerreviewed company secretaries and hold a validcertificate of peer review issued by the Instituteof Company Secretaries of India. They have alsoconfirmed that they are not disqualified and areeligible for the said appointment.
The Company's Cost Auditors, M/s. V.K. Jain & Co.(Firm Registration Number: 00049), were appointedby the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May29, 2024 to audit the cost accounting records, asmay be applicable to the Company for FY 2024-25and their remuneration was approved during theprevious Annual General Meeting.
As per the requirements of section 148 of the Actread with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit)Rules, 2014, the Company has maintained costaccounts and records in respect of the applicableproducts for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Pursuant to Companies (Cost Records and Audit)Rules, 2014, the Cost Audit Report for the financialyear March 31, 2024 was filed with the Ministry ofCorporate Affairs within prescribed time.
M/s V. K. Jain & Co has been reappointed as costauditors for FY 2025-26 by the Board of Directorsin its meeting held on 16th May, 2025 and theremuneration payable to the cost auditors isrequired to be placed before the members in theensuing Annual General Meeting for ratification.M/s V. K. Jain & Co. have given their consent to actas Cost Auditors and confirmed their eligibility thattheir appointment is within the limits of the section139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Accordingly, a resolution seeking members'ratification for the remuneration payable to theCost Auditor is included in the notice convening theAnnual General Meeting. The Board recommendsthe same for approval by members at the ensuingAnnual General Meeting.
The particulars of conservation of energy,technology absorption and foreign exchangeearnings and outgo in accordance with theprovisions of Section 134(3) of the Act, read withRule 8 of the Companies (Accounts of Companies)Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith and forms part ofthis Report. (Annexure II).
In terms of Section 92(3) the Act and Rule 12 ofthe Companies (Management and Administration)Rules 2014, a copy of the Annual Return of theCompany for the financial year ended on 31st March,2025 is available on the website of the Companyat the link http://www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/index.php#Compliance
Corporate social responsibility forms an integralpart of your Company's business activities.The Company carries out its corporate socialresponsibility initiatives not just in letter butalso in spirit and thus has touched thousands oflives across India.
In compliance with Section 135 of the Act, read withCompanies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)Rules, 2014, the Company has adopted a CSR policy,which is available at: http://www.emamiltd.in/
holisticliving/pdf/CorporateSocial_Responsibility
Policy of EmamiLtd.pdf
The Report on CSR expenditures during the FY2024-25 is annexed herewith and forms part of thisreport (Annexure III).
During the year, the Company's net CSR obligationswas Rs 1329.01 lacs which was met by spending H1108.09 lacs during the financial year and H 220 Lacswere transferred to to a separate bank account incompliance with Section 135(6) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 for an ongoing project of H 222 lacs. Also,there is an excess spent of H 1.08 lacs during theyear under review which is available for set off inthe succeeding Financial Year.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152of the Act read with Rules made thereunder, ShriMohan Goenka, Shri S. K. Goenka and Shri. R.S.Agarwal Agarwal are liable to retire by rotation atthe 42nd Annual General Meeting and being eligible,offer themselves for re-appointment.
Upon completion of the first term of appointmentof Shri Anjanmoy Chatterjee, Smt. Avani Davda andShri Rajiv Khaitan as Independent Directors of theCompany, the shareholders through Postal Ballotpursuant to section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013read with Rule 20 and Rule 22 of the Companies(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014reappointed each of them for the further five yearswith effect from 2nd August 2024.
Upon resignation of Shri Sandeep Kumar Sultania(ACS - 13546), as Company Secretary of theCompany effective from 28th February 2025,the Board at its meeting held on 16th May 2025,appointed Mr. Ashok Purohit (FCS 7490) as theCompany Secretary & Compliance Officer of theCompany as per recommendation of the Nominationand Remuneration committee.
As required under Regulation 34 of SEBI ListingRegulations 2015, the Business Responsibilityand Sustainability Report of the Company for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025 is attached aspart of the Integrated Annual Report.
The Company has formulated a DividendDistribution Policy, which may be accessed on thewebsite of the Company, https://www.emamiltd.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/17160454/Dividend Distribution Policy Emamiltd.pdf
Brief details of the ratings received fromcredit rating agency are given in the CorporateGovernance Report forming part of thisIntegrated Annual Report.
Prior to the appointment of an IndependentDirector, the Company sends a formal invitationalong with a comprehensive note on the Company'sprofile, the Board structure and other pertinentdetails to the prospective Independent Director.At the time of appointment of the Director, aformal letter of appointment outlining the duties,responsibilities and role anticipated of the newlyappointed Director of the Company is provided.Along with being fully informed about the variouscompliances required from him/her as a Directorunder the various provisions of the Act, SEBI ListingRegulations, 2015, SEBI (Prohibition of InsiderTrading) Regulations, 2015, the Code of Conduct ofthe Company and other pertinent regulations, theDirector's role, functions and responsibilities arealso explained to them in detail.
A Director, upon appointment, is formally inductedto the Board. In order to familiarize the IndependentDirectors about the various business drivers, theyare updated through presentations at BoardMeetings about the performance and financials ofthe Company. They are also provided presentationsabout the business and operations of the Companyfrom time to time.
The Directors are also updated on the changes inrelevant corporate laws relating to their roles andresponsibilities as Directors. The details of the Boardfamiliarisation programme for the IndependentDirectors can be accessedat: https://www.emamiltd.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/11183704/liarizationProgrammeForIndependentDirectors.pdf
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Act,read with rules made thereunder, Regulation 17(10)of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Guidancenote on Board evaluation issued by SEBI videits circular dated January 5, 2017, the Companyhas framed a policy for evaluating the annualperformance of its Directors, Chairman, the Boardas a whole, and the various Board Committees.The Nomination and Remuneration Committeeof the Company has laid down parameters forperformance evaluation in the policy.
The Board also evaluated the performance of eachof the Directors, the Chairman, the Board as awhole and all committees of the Board. The processof evaluation is carried out in accordance withthe Board Evaluation Policy of the Company andas per the criteria laid down by the Nomination &Remuneration Committee.
The Board of Directors held five meetings during theyear on May 29, 2024, August 01, 2024, August 30,2024, November 07, 2024 and January 27, 2025. Themaximum gap between any two meetings was lessthan 120 days, as stipulated under SEBI's ListingRegulation, 2015. The details of Board Meetingsheld and attendance of Directors are provided inthe Report on Corporate Governance forming partof this Integrated Annual Report.
The Company has constituted/reconstitutedvarious Board-level committees in accordancewith the requirements of Act, and SEBI ListingRegulations. The Board has the followingcommittees as on 31st March, 2025 as under:
i. Audit Committee
ii. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
iii. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
iv. Environmental, Social & Governance andCorporate Social Responsibility Committee
v. Risk Management committee
vi. Finance and Management Committee
Details of all the above Committees along withcomposition and meetings held during the year
under review are provided in the Report on CorporateGovernance forming part of this Integrated Report.
The Boad of Directors at their meeting held on 27thJanuary 2025,reviewed the role / powers of each ofthe mandatory & non mandatory committees andrestructured the committees accordingly.
Details of the separate meeting of the IndependentDirectors held and attendance of IndependentDirectors therein are provided in the Reporton Corporate Governance forming part of thisIntegrated Report.
The Company has established an effective Whistle¬blower policy (Vigil mechanism) and procedures forits Directors and employees. The details of the sameare provided in the Corporate Governance Report,which forms part of the Integrated Annual Report.The vigil mechanism of the Company providesfor adequate safeguards against victimization ofDirectors, employees and third parties who availof the mechanism and also provides for directaccess to the Chairman of the Audit Committee inexceptional cases.
The policy on vigil mechanism may be accessed onthe Company's website at: https://www.emamiltd.in/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/17161434/WhistleBlowerPolicyEmami.pdf
The remuneration policy of the Company seeks toattract, retain and motivate talented individuals atthe executive and Board levels. The remunerationpolicy seeks to employ people who not only meetthe eligibility requirements but also possess thequalities required to blend in with the company'scorporate culture. The remuneration policy seeksto provide performance-based, well-roundedcompensation packages, while accounting forapplicable laws and industry norms.
The remuneration policy ensures that theremuneration to the directors, key managerialpersonnel and the senior management involves abalance between fixed and incentive pay reflectingshort and long-term performance objectivesappropriate to the working of the company and itsgoals. The remuneration policy adheres to the 'pay-for-performance' principle.
The Company's policy on remuneration andappointment of Board members as mentioned inthe Remuneration Policy have been disclosed onthe Company's website: https://www.emamiltd.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/17155929/Remuneration-Policy-Emami-Ltd.pdf.
All the related party transactions entered into bythe company were conducted in the normal courseof business on an arm's length basis. There wereno significant agreements or material contracts orarrangements with related parties during the yearunder consideration.
Accordingly, disclosure of Related Party Transactionsas required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act readwith Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014in form AOC-2 is not applicable.
During the year, the Audit Committee had grantedan omnibus approval for transactions, whichwere repetitive in nature for one financial year.All such omnibus approvals were reviewed by theAudit Committee on a quarterly basis. All relatedparty transactions were placed in the meetingsof Audit Committee and the Board of Directorsfor the necessary review and approval. TheCompany has developed and adopted relevantSOPs for the purpose of monitoring and controllingsuch transactions.
Your Company's policy for transactions withthe related party which was reviewed by theAudit Committee and approved by the Board,can be accessed at: https://www.emamiltd.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/17161259/PolicyforTransactionswithRelatedParties.pdf.
Particulars of loans, guarantees and investmentsmade by the Company pursuant to Section 186of the Act, are given in the notes to financialstatements. The Company has granted loans,provided guarantee and made investment in itswholly owned subsidiary(ies)/associate(s) andother body corporate for their business purpose.The Company also holds securities of other bodycorporates as strategic investor.
The information of employees and managerialremuneration, as required under Section 197(2)of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules 2014, and other details areannexed herewith and forms part of this Report.
The statement containing names of top tenemployees in terms of remuneration drawn and theparticulars of employees as required under Section197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) ofthe Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, has beenprovided in a separate annexure forming partof this report.
Further, the report and the accounts are being sentto the Members excluding the aforesaid annexure.In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said annexureis open for inspection and any member interestedin obtaining a copy of the same may write tothe Company Secretary at the Registered Officeof the Company.
The details of the policies approved and adoptedby the Board as required under the Act andSEBI Listing Regulations are provided in theCorporate Governance Report, forming part of thisIntegrated Annual Report.
As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, ManagementDiscussion Analysis, Corporate GovernancePractices followed by your Company, togetherwith a certificate from the Company's auditorsconfirming compliance of conditions of CorporateGovernance are an integral part of this IntegratedAnnual Report.
The Company has developed and implementeda risk management policy which is periodicallyreviewed by the management. The system alsocomplies with the requirements laid down underthe ISO 31000: 2018 norms.
In accordance with Regulation 21 of SEBI ListingRegulations, 2015, the enterprise risk managementpolicy of the Company, which has been dulyapprovedby the Board, is reviewed by the Risk ManagementCommittee, Audit Committee and the Board ona periodical basis. The risk management processencompasses practices relating to identification,assessment, monitoring and mitigation of variousrisks to key business objectives. Besides exploitingthe business opportunities, the risk managementprocess seeks to minimise adverse impacts of riskto key business objectives.
Your Company is dedicated to providing a workenvironment that guarantees every femaleemployee is treated with dignity, respect andequality. Emami maintains a zero-tolerance policytowards sexual harassment and any such behaviourinvites serious disciplinary action.
In accordance with the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibitionand Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH), your Company hasa policy to prevent sexual harassment of its womenemployees. This policy enables every employeeto freely report any incidents with the assurancethat prompt action will be taken. The policy laysdown severe punishment for any violations ofthe same. The Company has also adhered to therequirements of constituting an internal complaintscommittee under POSH.
Several initiatives were undertaken during theyear to demonstrate the Company's zero tolerancephilosophy against discrimination and sexualharassment including awareness programme,which included creation and dissemination ofcomprehensive and easy-to-understand trainingand communication material.
During the year under review, there was nocomplaint under the Sexual Harassment of Womenat the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013 at any of the business placesof the Company.
There was no instance of any material order passedby any regulators/courts/tribunals impacting thegoing concern status of the Company.
There are no instances of one-time settlement withany Bank or Financial Institutions.
Pursuant to the requirements laid down underSection 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, withrespect to the Directors' Responsibility Statement,the Directors confirm that:
I. In the preparation of the annual accounts forthe year ended March 31, 2025, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed andno material departures have been made;
II. The Directors have selected such accountingpolicies and applied them consistently andmade judgments and estimates that arereasonable and prudent so as to give a true andfair view of the state of affairs of the Companyas on March 31, 2025, and of the profit of theCompany for the year ended on that date;
III. The Directors have taken proper and sufficientcare for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with theprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013 forsafeguarding the assets of the Company andfor preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities;
IV. The annual accounts were prepared on agoing concern basis;
V. The Directors have laid down effective internalfinancial controls to consistently monitor theaffairs of the Company and ensured that suchinternal financial controls were adequate andoperating effectively;
VI. The Directors have devised a proper systemto ensure compliance with the provisionsof all applicable laws and that the same areadequate and operating effectively
Emami has voluntarily provided the memberswith an Integrated Report, which discusses theorganization's strategy, governance structure,performance, and opportunities for creatingvalue based on the six types of capital: financial,manufactured, intellectual, human, social andrelationship, and natural capital, for the interest ofall stakeholders of the company.
Your Directors would like to acknowledge andplace on record their sincere appreciation of allstakeholders - shareholders, bankers, dealers,vendors and other business partners for theunstinted support received from them during theyear under review. Your Directors recognise andappreciate the efforts and hard work of all the
employees of the Company and their continuedcontribution to its progress.
For and on behalf of the Board
Place: Kolkata R.S. Goenka
Date: 16th May 2025 Chairman
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