Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their Forty Second Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company and theaccounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.
Particulars
2024-25 (Rs in Lakhs)
2023-24 (Rs in Lakhs)
Revenue from Operations
23159.76
17717.53
Other Income
308.64
355.99
Total Income
23468.40
18073.52
Operating Expenses
17471.23
12978.95
EBIDTA
5997.18
5094.57
Finance Cost
941.59
116.39
Depreciation
1895.25
922.36
Profit before Tax
3160.34
4055.82
Tax expense
730.79
877.33
Deferred Tax
286.84
140.56
Profit for the year
2142.70
3037.93
Other Comprehensive Income/(loss), net of tax
(67.59)
(30.17)
Total Comprehensive Income
2075.12
3007.76
The Board has not recommended dividend for the financial year 2024-25 keeping in view the long term objectives of the Company.
Your Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy in compliance with Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015. This is also available on the Company's website and can be accessed at:https://www.kauveryhospital.com/investors#.
The Company has not transferred any amount to General reserve during the financial year.
The Company's total Operating income increased by 30.72% to Rs. 23159.76 lakhs during the financial year 2024-25 as compared toRs.17717.53 lakhs in the previous financial year.
Your Company has earned Profit after tax of Rs. 2142.70 lakhs for the financial year 2024-25 as against Rs.3037.93 lakhs achieved duringthe previous financial year.
Information on operational and financial performance etc., is provided in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, whichis annexed to the Boards' Report and has been prepared inter-alia in compliance with the terms of Securities and Exchange Boardof India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended from to time (“SEBI Listing Regulations"),2015.
The Company has an Internal Control System commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. To maintainindependence of the Internal Audit function, the Internal Auditor reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
The Internal Audit Team along with the process team monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systemsin the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies of the Company. Based on the reportof internal audit, corrective actions in the respective areas are undertaken and controls strengthened. Significant audit observationsand corrective actions thereon are reported to the Audit Committee of the Board.
The Company has not given any loans and advances to any other body corporate and associates as specified under Section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013 (“the Act") during the financial year 2024-25.
The details of the investments made by the Company and the guarantees provided by the Company during the financial year aregiven in the notes to the financial statements.
The Company has not accepted any public deposits and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on public deposits wasoutstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 provides for the appointment of Statutory Auditors for a period of five years and hence, M/sDeloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants (Registration No.008072S), Chennai were re- appointed as the Statutory Auditors ofthe Company for a second term in the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 27th September, 2024 for a period of five yearstill the conclusion of the Forty Seventh Annual General Meeting.
Accordingly, M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells will continue as Statutory Auditors of the Company till the financial year 2028-29.
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals that may have an impact for the companyas a going concern and /or company's operations.
Further no application against the Company has been filed or is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016. TheCompany has not done any one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institutions.
The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will be closed suitably prior to holding Annual General Meetingof the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
The Board observed that there are no qualifications or reservations or adverse remarks by the Statutory Auditors.
The Board also observed that there are no qualifications or reservations or adverse remarks by the Secretarial Auditors other thanspecified in the Secretarial Audit Report in form MR-3.
As at the end of the financial year, the Company's Authorized Equity Share Capital stands at Rs. 2500 lakhs and paid-up Equity ShareCapital stands at Rs. 1630.85 Lakhs consisting of 1630.85 lakhs fully paid up Equity Shares of Re. 1 each. During the financial year, theCompany has not issued any shares.
The Company has not issued any equity shares with differential rights, sweat equity shares, employee stock options or employee stockpurchase scheme. No shares have been transferred to Suspense account in terms of Regulation 39 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Your Company has been complying with the provisions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in the SEBI Listing Regulations.
A separate report on Corporate Governance along with Practicing Company Secretary's Certificate on compliance of the CorporateGovernance norms as stipulated in Schedule V read with Regulation 34(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations are provided in the AnnualReport of the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rules 5(1) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended the name and other particulars of employees are to be set outin the Annexure - 4 forming part of this Boards' Report. However, as per provisions of Sec 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read withrelevant proviso of the Act, the Annual Report (Boards' Report) is being sent to Members excluding the information relating to 5(2)and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended. The said informationis available for inspection by the members at the Registered Office of the Company. Any member interested in obtaining suchparticulars may write to the Company and the same will be furnished.
In terms of Regulation 34 of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report for the financial year 2024-25describing the initiatives taken by the Company towards Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) parameters & the performanceagainst the nine principles of the ‘National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct' (NGRBCs), is as per the format prescribedby SEBI in the Annual Report.
The Company is a subsidiary of Sri Kauvery Medical Care (India) Limited, which holds 75% of shares in the Company. The Companydoes not have any subsidiary, Associate or Joint Venture Companies.
As required under the provisions of Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act,2013, dividends that remain unpaid/unclaimed for a period of seven years, are to be transferred to the account administered by theCentral Government viz., Investor Education and Protection Fund (“IEPF"). There are no amounts which remain unpaid/unclaimed fora period of seven years and hence no amount has been transferred to “IEPF".
The duly certified copy of Annual Return for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2025, as prescribed under Section 92 read with Rule12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, as amended shall be placed on the website of the company afterthe Annual General Meeting and the same can be accessed at http://www.kauveryhospital.com/investors#.
The particulars required to be given as per Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 are as under:
i. Conservation of energy-
The operations of the Company, being a Healthcare service provider, are not energy-intensive and require normal consumption ofelectricity. Even so, the Company has been taking significant steps to reduce consumption by using energy-efficient measures, someof which are as follows:
a. Usage of 100% LED lights across hospital units, which are high-energy efficient and long-lasting. Their low heat emission andcompatibility with smart controls support energy conservation and operational efficiency.
b. Installation of Brushless DC fans which consumes up to 60% less power than conventional fans and stabilizes performance evenduring voltage fluctuations.
c. Installation of Star-rated HVAC systems which helps reducing energy consumption by adhering to BEE (Bureau of EnergyEfficiency) standards. These systems ensure efficient cooling and heating, leading to lower electricity costs, improved indoor airquality and reduced environmental impact.
d. Variable frequency drives controlled Air Handling Units installed in units enables hospitals to adjust the motor speeds in AHUs,pumps and compressors based on demand.
e. Implementation of Building Management Systems (BMS), in one of its unit, which enables centralized monitoring and intelligentcontrol of hospital utilities like HVAC and lighting, ensuring optimal energy use.
f. Adoption of group captive renewable energy sources like windmills, solar energy (around 78% of total energy mix) which enableshospitals to source a major portion of their power from clean energy, ensuring cost savings and compliance with sustainabilitygoals. The Company achieved cost savings of over INR 80.5 Lakhs through the use of renewable energy sources in the financialyear.
The Company remains committed to continuously enhancing its energy efficiency initiatives and is targeting a shift to 100% renewableenergy usage by the end of the next financial year among other measures. As energy costs comprise a very small portion of yourCompany's total expenses, the financial implications of these measures are not material.
ii. Technology absorption-
The Company has continued to adopt and integrate advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency, patient care andresource optimization. Key areas on technological improvements include:
• Conversion to electronic prescriptions has been implemented to enhance accuracy, reduce medication errors and ensurerecord-keeping and patient safety. The adoption of EMR (Electronic Medical Records) has also led to a significant increase incomputerized order entry through connected pharmacy and laboratory ordering system, streamlining pharmacy workflows.
• Scaling up of the Connected ICU program which enables real-time monitoring of critical patients through advanced sensors anddigital platforms, allowing timely-interventions and support.
• Elevation of Robotic Process Automation, fully supported by Kauvery's own team, has streamlined routine administrative tasks,enhancing efficiency, accuracy and turnaround times.
• The GRN (Good Receipts Notice) processing system was also automated, which processes approximately 4300 documents amonth automatically and has significantly reduced manual intervention.
• Kauvery's CRM initiative, CHARM, has strengthened patient engagement by bringing all patient interactions and servicetouchpoints under a single unified platform, enabling personalized communication and better service tracking throughout thecare journey.
The Company and its units were awarded various certifications in recognition of its innovative digital healthcare initiatives andinfrastructure, including ISO27001:2022 certification, Platinum level in the inaugural NABH Digital Health Assessment. It will continueto adopt and advance digital solutions to enhance patient care, operational efficiency and sustainability.
iii. Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo
S. No.
2024-25 (Rs. in Lakhs)
2023-24 (Rs. in Lakhs)
1.
Foreign Exchange earned
NIL
Rs 2.85 Lakhs
2.
Foreign Exchange outgo
Rs 5.27 lakhs
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an initiative brought in by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs whereby every company havingnet worth of rupees 500 Crores or more, or turnover of rupees 1000 Crores or more or a net profit of rupees 5 Crores or more duringthe immediately preceding financial year is mandated to serve the society by contributing at least 2% of the average net profits ofthe Company made during the three immediately preceding financial years in various CSR activities as defined in Schedule VII of theCompanies Act, 2013.
Further, in terms of the CSR Rules, the CFO has certified to the CSR Committee that the funds disbursed for CSR have been used forthe purpose and in the manner approved by the Board for financial year 2024- 2025.
The Company has duly constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee as required under Section 135 (1) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and the relevant rules made thereunder.
The Board has approved and established a policy on Corporate Social Responsibility which is available in the website of the Companyat http://www.kauveryhospital.com/investors#.
The Annual Report on your Company's CSR activities along with the Composition of the CSR committee is appended as Annexure-3to the Board's Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 & 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors is duly constituted. The Directorsand Key Managerial Personnel as on date of this report are:
S.No
Name of the Director/KMP
DIN/PAN
Designation
1
Dr. Sundararaj Chandrakumar
01867847
Executive Chairman (Whole-time)
2
Dr. Selvaraj Manivannan
00910804
Managing Director
3
Dr. Sundararaju Vijayabaskaran
05139565
Non-ExecutiveNon-Independent Director
4
Dr. Thirunavukkarasu Senthil Kumar
01742558
5
Ms. Narayanasami Jeyanthei
07143462
Independent Director
6
Mr. Sunil Satyapal Gulati
00016990
7
Mr. Ravichandran Purushothaman
06584433
8
Mr Mohan Srinivasan*
00277477
9
Dr D Senguttuvan
-
Key Managerial Personnel -Executive Director & Unit Head
10
Mr. Anandababu Kumaraswamy
AETPA9622D
Chief Financial Officer
11
Ms. Indumathi P**
DDXPP3902H
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
‘During the financial year under review, following changes occurred in the composition of the Board of Directors / KMP:
Effective Date
Nature of Change
Mr Mohan Srinivasan
29/08/2024
Appointment
‘‘After the Financial year and till the date of this report, following changes occurred in the composition of Board of Directors / KMP:
Ms Sushma K
FJMPS6815P
Company Secretary &Compliance Officer
22/05/2025
Resignation
Ms. Indumathi P
28/05/2025
Details of the composition of the Board and that of various Committees of the Board as at the end of the FY 2024-25 are provided inthe Corporate Governance Report annexed to the Annual Report.
All the Independent Directors of the Company have given their declaration under Section 149 (7) of the Companies Act, 2013,confirming that they are in compliance with the criteria as laid down in the said Section for being an Independent Director of theCompany. Further, there has been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as Independent Director during theyear.
The Statement of Declaration of Independence from Independent Directors that they meet the criteria of independence as providedin sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulationshas been obtained from the Independent Directors and the Board has taken on record the same.
All the Independent Directors have registered with the databank of Independent Directors developed by the Indian Instituteof Corporate Affairs in accordance with the provisions of Section 150 of the Act and obtained Independent Director registrationcertificate. Further the Independent Directors have also declared that in the event of expiry of their registration with the Data bank,they shall take the necessary steps to renew their registration in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act,2013 read with rules made thereunder.
The details of Independent Directors appointed in the Company during the financial year is mentioned below:
Name
Date of Appointment
Term of Appointment
01.04.2024
5 years
29.08.2024
3 years
The integrity and expertise of the Independent Directors appointed during the financial year is provided in the Corporate GovernanceReport which forms part for the Annual Report.
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, framed a policy for the selection andappointment of Directors, Senior Management as per Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 which fulfills all the applicable criteriaas required under the provisions of the Act. The summary of Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report whichforms part of the Annual report.
During the financial year 2024-25, the contracts and arrangements entered by the Company with related parties were on an “arm'slength" basis and in the ordinary course of business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by theCompany with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons, which may have a potential conflictwith the interests of the Company at large other than the Material Related Party Transaction entered with Sri Kauvery Medical Care(India) Limited, Promoter of the Company for a value not exceeding Rs. 30 Crores during the financial year pursuant to the approvalof the Board of Directors on February 12, 2025 and Shareholders' approval obtained through Postal Ballot on March 22, 2025. Thedetails of contracts or arrangements or transactions not at Arm's length basis and the details of material contracts or arrangementsor transactions at Arm's length basis entered during the financial year are given in this report as Annexure 1 in AOC-2.
The policy on dealing with Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is available on the Company's website and the samecan be accessed at http://www.kauveryhospital.com/investors#.
The Company has developed and implemented a robust Risk Management Policy to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate variousrisks that the company may face in its business. The Board and Risk Management committee approaches, identifies and categorizesthe major risks relating to Operations, Business, Finance, Legal, Regulatory and other risks periodically that may affect the operationsand profitability of the business. The Company's objective is to achieve a balance between acceptable levels of risk and reward ineffectively managing its Operational, Financial, Business, Legal, Regulatory and other risks which are carried out through the RiskManagement Committee/ Audit committee which meets at periodic intervals.
The composition of the Risk Management Committee and the brief description of terms of reference of such committee is detailedin the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Annual Report of the Company.
There was no instance of fraud during the year under review, which required the Statutory Auditors or the Secretarial Auditors toreport to the Audit Committee and / or Board under Section 143(12) of Act and Rules framed thereunder.
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. Alagar & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, Chennai as the Secretarial Auditorsof the Company in the Board Meeting held on 12th February 2025, for the FY 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report issued by theCompany's Secretarial Auditor M/s. Alagar & Associates, Practising Company Secretary is annexed and forms part of this Report inAnnexure-2.
The details of the number of meetings of the Board of Directors are included as a part of Corporate Governance Report. The interveninggap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Audit Committee of the Company has been constituted in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act,2013 read with Regulation 18 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The details of the Audit Committee are included as a part of CorporateGovernance Report which forms part of the Annual Report of the Company.
The Company believes in conducting its affairs in a fair and transparent manner and adopts highest standards of professionalism,integrity and ethical behavior.
Pursuant to Section 177(9) of the Act and Regulation 22 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated andestablished a Vigil Mechanism for Directors and employees to report genuine concerns to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. Thepolicy provides opportunities for employees to access in good faith, the Audit Committee, if they observe unethical and improperpractices in the Company. The Whistle Blower Policy/ Vigil Mechanism of the Company is available in the website of the Company andthe same can be accessed at http://www.kauveryhospital.com/investors#.
The Company has adopted a code for prevention of insider trading termed as “Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and ReportTrading by Designated Persons" with a view to regulate the trading of securities by the Directors and other designated persons of theCompany. The code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company's securities and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company'sSecurities by the Designated Persons and their immediate relatives (who is either dependent financially on such person or consultssuch person in taking decisions relating to trading in securities) while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information andduring the period when the trading window is closed.
The Company maintains a structured digital database called “Vigilant" software wherein the details of all the designated persons andtheir immediate relatives (who is either dependent financially on such person or consults such person in taking decisions relating totrading in securities) are being captured in compliance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading)Regulations, 2015.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Regulation 19 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board of Directorsof the Company has completed a formal evaluation of their performance and that of its Committees and individual directors. Theevaluation was carried out through a digital platform with an online questionnaire method, consisting of questions with quantitativeparameters. The performance of the Individual Directors, including Independent Directors were evaluated through peer evaluation.The performance review of Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors in their separate meeting heldduring the financial year.
The Independent Directors of the Company had met during the financial year to review the performance of the Non-IndependentDirectors, Chairman (after taking into account the views of Executive and Non-Executive Directors of the Company) and Board as awhole and also assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information between the Company's management and theBoard.
During the Financial Year under review the Independent Directors met on 11th February, 2025 and all the Independent Directorsattended the Meeting without the presence of the Non-Independent Directors and the members of the management.
The Company confirms that it has paid the Annual Listing Fees for the financial year 2024-25 to BSE Limited, Stock Exchange wherethe company's shares are listed.
The Company has in place a Policy on prevention of Sexual Harassment, in accordance with the requirements of the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. All employees are covered under this policy.The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH) to redress the complaints with respectto sexual harassments.
The Company had not received any Complaints under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition &Redressal) Act, 2013 during the financial year 2024-25
In terms of provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors confirm that:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanationrelating to material departures.
ii. the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that arereasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial yearand of the profit of the company for that period.
iii. the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with theprovisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
iv. the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
v. the directors, had laid down internal financial controls and such internal financial controls are adequate and were operatingeffectively.
vi. the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systemswere adequate and operating effectively.
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year. There are no material changes and commitmentsin the business operations of the Company since the close of the financial year on 31st March, 2025 till the date of this report.
The Independent Directors are provided with necessary documents, reports and internal policies to enable them to familiarizewith the Company's procedures and practices. The Independent Directors are further being continuously provided with ongoingfamiliarization programs which includes the Company's operations, financial parameters, working capital management, litigations,compliances, fund flows, regulatory updates, etc.
The details of such familiarization programmes for the Independent Directors for the Financial year 2024-2025 are posted on thewebsite of the Company and the same can be accessed at http://www.kauveryhospital.com/investors#.
As per Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, Company ismaintaining Cost Records as specified by the Central Government.
The Company had appointed M/s G Sugumar & Co, Cost Accountants (Registration No. 102522), Chennai, for auditing the cost recordsof the Company for the FY 2024-25.
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards, as amended from time to time.
Your Directors thank the Company's shareholders, Government Agencies, Banks, financial institutions and other stakeholders fortheir continued support and co-operation to the Company. Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the contributionmade by the employees, consultants and officers of the Company during the financial year under report.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Chennai Managing Director Executive Chairman (Whole-time)
Date: May 28, 2025 DIN: 00910804 DIN: 01867847