Your Company's Equity Share Capital as on March 31,2025 was as follows:
Your Board of Directors ("Board") are pleased to present this 40th (Fortieth) Annual Report on the business and operations ofyour Company ("the Company" or "Aarti Drugs Limited") together with the Audited Financial Statements of the Company forthe financial year ended March 31,2025.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
FY 2024-25
FY 2023-24
Revenue from Operations
2,17,365
2,26,691
2,38,703
2,52,858
Other income
1,357
418
1,636
403
Total Revenue
2,18,722
2,27,109
2,40,339
2,53,261
Total Expenditure
1,98,847
2,07,861
2,19,162
2,29,708
Profit before Depreciation, Amortisation, Interest and taxExpenses
27,622
27,031
30,342
32,049
Finance Cost
2,968
3,016
3,587
3,351
Depreciation & Amortisation
4,779
4,767
5,578
5,145
Profit before Exceptional Items and Tax
19,875
19,248
21,177
23,553
Exceptional Income
-
Profit Before Tax
Less: Total Tax Expenses
4,144
5,060
4,367
6,394
Profit after Tax
15,731
14,188
16,810
17,159
Earnings Per Share (in ')
17.18
15.35
18.35
18.56
No. of Shares
Face Value Per Share (in ')
Total Amount (in ')
Authorised Share Capital
12,00,00,000
10
120,00,00,000
Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Share Capital
9,12,70,000
91,27,00,000
The Board at its meeting held on August 26, 2024, had offered for buy back of 665000 fully paid-up Equity shares of facevalue of ? 10/- each representing 0.72% of the total number of Equity shares at a price of ? 900/- per Equity Share (includingpremium of ? 890/- per Equity Share) payable in cash for an aggregate amount of ? 59,85,00,000/- on a proportionate basisthrough the tender offer using stock exchange mechanism in accordance with prevailing regulations. Settlement of buy backbids was completed on September 24, 2024. Post Buyback, the paid- up Equity Share Capital of the Company stood at? 91,27,00,000/- consisting of 91270000 Equity Shares of face value of ? 10/- each.
Apart from the above, there was no change in the Share Capital during the Financial Year under review.
At the beginning of FY 2024-25, the Company had 3 (three) subsidiaries, namely, Pinnacle Life Science Private Limited, AartiSpeciality Chemicals Limited and Pinnacle Chile SpA.
During the year, the Company has incorporated the following Step-down Subsidiary through its Subsidiary Company, PinnacleChile SpA;
Name of the Subsidiary
Date of Incorporation
Country of Incorporation
Purpose of Incorporation
Pharma Go SpA
November 27, 2024
Santiago, Chile
Marketing the formulation drugs and participatingin tender and private market in Chile.
During the year under review, Standalone Revenue fromoperations of the Company was ' 2,17,365 lakhs ascompared to ' 2,26,691 lakhs for FY 2023-24. The Companyhas achieved Export Sales of ' 76,921 lakhs as against' 74,922 lakhs for the last year.
Likewise, Consolidated Revenue from operations of theCompany was ' 2,38,703 lakhs as compared to ' 2,52,858lakhs for FY 2023-24. On Consolidated basis, The Companyhas achieved Export Sales of ' 86,533 lakhs as against '86,288 lakhs for the last year
In accordance with the provisions of Companies Act,2013, Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("ListingRegulations"), and applicable Accounting Standards, theAudited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Companyfor the FY 2024-25, together with the Auditors' Report, formpart of this Annual Report.
Your Company has transferred ' 1573.15 lakhs to theGeneral Reserve (Previous Year ' 1418.83 lakhs).
During the year, the Company has declared and paid anInterim Dividend of ' 1/- (@ 10%) each per share (of ' 10/-each) aggregating to ' 912.70 lakhs.
The Dividend payout is in accordance with the DividendDistribution Policy which is available on the website of theCompany.
As per Regulation 43A of the Listing Regulations, thetop 1000 listed companies shall formulate a DividendDistribution Policy. Accordingly, the policy was adopted toset out the parameters and circumstances that will be takeninto account by the Board in determining the distribution ofdividend to its shareholders and/or retaining profits earnedby the Company. A policy is available on the website ofthe Company and the weblink thereto is: https://www.
Of the above subsidiaries, Pinnacle Life Science PrivateLimited and Aarti Speciality Chemicals Limited are whollyowned subsidiaries. Pinnacle Life Science Private Limitedhas been classified as the material subsidiary as it fulfilsthe criteria given under Regulation 16(1)(c) of the ListingRegulations. Pursuant to Regulation 24A of the ListingRegulations, the Secretarial Audit Report as prescribedin Section 204 of Companies Act, 2013 for the MaterialSubsidiary Company, Pinnacle Life Science Private Limitedfor financial year ended March 31, 2025 is annexed as"Annexure -D2" and forms an integral part of this Report.
The Company has attached along with its financialstatements, a separate statement containing the salientfeatures of the financial statements of the said subsidiariesin "Form AOC-1" which is annexed as "Annexure - A" andforms an integral part of this Report.
During the year under review, the Board of Directorsreviewed the affairs of the subsidiaries. Also in conformitywith Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, Note 37 ofConsolidated Financial Statement covers the highlights ofperformance of subsidiaries and their contribution to theoverall performance of the Company during the year.
The Company does not have any Associate Company orJoint Venture within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the
Companies Act, 2013. A policy on material subsidiarieshas been formulated and is available on the website ofthe Company at the weblink https://www.aartidrugs.co.in/policies-and-related%20documents/
The state of your Company's affairs is given in theManagement Discussion and Analysis, which forms part ofthis Annual Report.
In accordance with the prevailing provisions of the Section149 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 17of the Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time,as on March 31, 2025, the Board of Directors, comprisesTwelve Directors (with Five Executive Directors, One Non¬Executive Director and Six Non-Executive IndependentDirectors including One Woman Independent Director). TheChairman of the Board is an Executive Director. The Boardhas highly qualified members and having varied experiencein their respective fields.
There were no changes in the composition of the Board ofDirectors and KMPs during the year under review.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee (NRC), Shri Hasmukh B. Dedhia
(DIN: 07510925), Shri Ajit E. Venugopalan (DIN: 09439069)and Shri Sandeep M. Joshi (DIN: 00516409) have beenappointed as an Independent Directors of the Company forthe period of 3 years with effect from March 29, 2024. TheApproval of the Shareholders of the Company was soughtthrough the Postal Ballot. The members approved thepostal ballot resolution on June 15, 2024.
At the 39th Annual General Meeting held onSeptember 20, 2024, the members approved there-appointment of following Directors;
• Shri Ankit V. Paleja (DIN: 06975564) as an IndependentDirector for the second term of five years w.e.fOctober 13, 2024
• Shri Bhaskar N. Thorat (DIN: 01293824) as anIndependent Director for the second term of five yearsw.e.f May 09, 2025
• Smt. Neha R. Gada (DIN: 01642373) as an IndependentDirector for the second term of three years w.e.fMay 09, 2025
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152of Companies Act, 2013, Shri Harshit Manilal Savla(DIN: 00005340) Executive Director of the Companyis liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting and, being eligible, offers himselffor re-appointment. The Board recommends his re¬appointment for consideration of the Members.
Pursuant to Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulationsread with Secretarial Standard-2 on General Meetings,the brief profile of the Director to be re-appointed ismade available, as an Annexure to the Notice of theAnnual General Meeting.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34(3) readwith Schedule V to the Listing Regulations, theCompany has obtained a Certificate from CS SunilM. Dedhia (COP No. 2031), of Sunil M. Dedhia & Co.Company Secretary in Practice and the SecretarialAuditor of the Company, certifying that none of theDirectors of the Company have been debarred ordisqualified from being appointed or continuing asDirectors of companies by the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India or by the Ministry of Corporate Affairsor by any such statutory authority. The said Certificateis annexed to the Corporate Governance Report of theCompany for the FY 2024-25.
During the year under review, there was no change in theKey Managerial Personnel of the Company.
In accordance with Section 149(7) of the Companies Act,2013, all Independent Directors have given declarations thatthey meet the criteria of independence as laid down underSection 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations. In terms of Regulation25(8) of the Listing Regulations, they have confirmed thatthey are not aware of any circumstance or situation whichexists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impairor impact their ability to discharge their duties with anobjective independent judgement and without any externalinfluence. The Board of Directors of the Company has takenon record the declaration and confirmation submitted by theIndependent Directors after due assessment of the veracityof the same.
In the opinion of the Board of Directors, the IndependentDirectors fulfil the conditions specified in Companies Act,2013 read with the Schedules and Rules issued thereunderas well as Listing Regulations and are independent fromManagement and hold the highest degree of integrity andare individuals who are experts in their respective fieldswith enormous experience. The terms and conditions ofappointment of the Independent Directors are placed onthe website of the Company at the weblink: https://www.aartidrugs.co.in/independent-directors/
All the Independent Directors have complied with the Codefor Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to theCompanies Act, 2013.
All the Independent Directors of the Company have enrolledtheir names in the 'Independent Directors Data Bank'maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs ("IICA").
The Company has a Familiarisation programme for itsIndependent Director which is imparted at the time ofappointment of an Independent Director on Board aswell as on annual basis. During the year, the IndependentDirectors of the Company were familiarised and the detailsof familiarisation programmes imparted to them are placedon the website of the Company and the weblink thereto is:https://www.aartidrugs.co.in/independent-directors/
Pursuant to Section 134(5), your Directors, to the best oftheir knowledge and belief and according to the informationand explanations obtained by them, make the followingstatements in terms of Section 134(3)(c) of the CompaniesAct, 2013:
a. in the preparation of the annual financial statementsfor the year ended March 31, 2025, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed. There areno material departures from the applicable accountingstandards;
b. the Directors had selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so asto give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany at the end of the financial year and of theprofit and loss of the Company for that period;
c. the Directors had taken proper and sufficient carefor the maintenance of adequate accounting recordsin accordance with the provisions of the Act forsafeguarding the Assets of the Company and forpreventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis;
e. the Directors had laid down internal financial controlsto be followed by the Company and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and were operatingeffectively;
f. the Directors had devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand that such systems were adequate and operatingeffectively.
The Board of Directors met Seven (7) times during thefinancial year under review. The details of the number ofmeetings of the Board and its Committees held during theFY 2024-25 and the attendance of each Director/Member atthese meetings are provided in the Corporate GovernanceReport forming part of this Annual Report. The interveninggap between the Board meetings was within the periodprescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the ListingRegulations.
The Company has a structured assessment process,wherein the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ofthe Company has laid down the criteria of performanceevaluation of the Board, its Committees and the Directors,including the Chairman. The evaluations are carried out in aconfidential manner and each member of the Board provideshis/her feedback by rating based on various metrics.
Under the two layers evaluation process, IndependentDirectors evaluate the performance of the Board of
Directors, Non-independent Directors and the Chairmanof the Company. Later the Board of Directors evaluateperformance of the Board itself, its Committees and theBoard members.
Under the fast changing regulatory regime, businessscenario and Industry trend, an annual performanceevaluation process aims to improve the effectiveness of theBoard, its Committees and the individual members.
With a specific focus on functioning of the Board, IndividualRoles & Responsibilities; the criteria of assessment includes;Board Composition, governance procedures, managingconflict of interest, contribution to Company's long-termstrategy, flow of information on key strategic matters,investment / Capex, opportunities, quality of discussions atthe meeting, leadership, succession planning, adequacy ofrisk management measures and overall value creation to allthe stakeholders.
Rating given by the individual member against each criteriaof assessment is kept strictly confidential and the abstract/ summary is presented to the Independent Directors andthe Board of Directors along with the suggestions from themembers for deliberation/ discussion on improvementswherever required.
The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with theoutcome of evaluation and the process followed thereof.
Pursuant to Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 19 of the Listing Regulations, your Company hasin place a Nomination and Remuneration Policy which laysdown a framework in relation to remuneration of Directors,Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management of theCompany. The policy also lays down criteria for selectionand appointment of Board Members. The said policyhas been posted on the website of the Company and theweblink thereto is: https://www.aartidrugs.co.in/policies-and-related-documents/
The details of this policy are given in the CorporateGovernance Report.
Your Company, directly and also through variousimplementing agencies undertake community interventionsto enhance the lives of the communities. Besides our directinvolvement, we partner with numerous implementingagencies to carry out need assessment and make impactfulinterventions. Our Focus areas during the year have been;
• Cluster & Rural Development
• Education & Skill Development
• Healthcare Facilities
• Livestock Development
• Tribal Welfare
• Women Empowerment & Livelihood Opportunities
• Water Conservation & Environment sustainability
The above activities are aligned to the requirements ofSection 135 of the Act read with Schedule VII.
The detailed policy on Corporate Social Responsibility isavailable on the website of the Company on the weblinkthereto is: https://www.aartidrugs.co.in/policies-and-related%20documents/
A brief note on various CSR initiatives undertaken duringthe year including the composition of the CSR Committeeis presented in this Annual report. The CSR annual report isannexed as Annexure- B and forms an integral part of theReport.
The details of the composition of the CSR Committee and itsterm of reference are set out in the Corporate GovernanceReport, which is a part of this Report.
The Company has constituted an Audit Committee in termsof the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 read withthe rules made thereunder and Regulation 18 of the ListingReaulations.
The details of the composition of the Audit Committee,terms of reference, meetings held and other relevantinformation are provided in the Corporate GovernanceReport, which forms part of this Report. During the yearthere were no cases where the Board had not accepted anyrecommendation of the Audit Committee.
The Company has established a Vigil Mechanism andWhistle Blower Policy for its Directors and Employees incompliance with Section 177(9) of the Act and Regulation22 of Listing Regulations, to report concerns aboutunethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud, actual orsuspected leak of UPSI or violation of Company's Code ofConduct. It also provides for adequate safeguards againstthe victimisation of directors, employees or any otherperson who avail the mechanism and allows direct accessto the chairperson of the audit committee in exceptionalcases. The said policy has been posted on the websiteof the Company and the weblink thereto is: https://www.aartidrugs.co.in/policies-and-related%20documents/
The Company affirms that no person has been deniedaccess to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 andthe SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has formulateda Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transaction anddealing with Related Party Transaction which is uploadedon the Company's website at the weblink: https://www.aartidrugs.co.in/policies-and-related%20documents/
All related party transactions that were entered into duringthe FY 2024-25 were on arm's length basis and were carriedout in the ordinary course of the business. There are nomaterially significant related party transactions made bythe Company with Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel orother Designated Persons which may have potential conflictwith interest of the Company at large.
All the related party transactions are approved by theAudit Committee. An Omnibus approval is obtained for thetransactions which are foreseen and repetitive in nature. Astatement of related party transactions is presented beforethe Audit Committee on a quarterly basis, specifying thenature, value and terms and conditions of transactions.A report of factual findings arising out of the acceptedprocedures carried out in regard to transactions with RelatedParties is given by the Statutory Auditors on quarterly basisand the same is placed before the Audit Committee.
The details of related party transactions are provided in theaccompanying financial statements.
In terms of Regulation 23 of Listing Regulations, theCompany submits details of related party transactions ona consolidated basis as per the specified format to stockexchanges on half yearly basis.
Since all related party transactions entered into by theCompany were in ordinary course of business and were onan arm's length's basis, Form AOC-2 is not applicable toCompany.
Below are the details of Credit Ratings as on March 31,2025;
Facilities
CRISIL Rating
ICRA Rating
Long Term Rating
CRISIL AA-/Stable
ICRA AA-/Stable
Short Term Rating
CRISIL A1
ICRA A1
The Company has not accepted any deposits from thepublic in terms of the Companies Act, 2013. Further, noamount on account of principal or interest on deposits fromthe public was outstanding as on the date of the BalanceSheet. The Company does not have any deposits which arenot in compliance with the requirements of Chapter V of theCompanies Act, 2013.
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guaranteesgiven and securities provided during the year under reviewand as covered under the provisions of Section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013 have been disclosed in the notes tothe standalone financial statements forming part of theAnnual Report.
The information required under Section 197(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014 forms part of this Report and annexed asAnnexure - C. As per first proviso to Section 136(1) of theAct and second proviso of Rule 5(2) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, the report and financial statements arebeing sent to the members of the Company excluding thestatement of particulars of employees under Rule 5(2).However, these are available for inspection during businesshours up to the date of the forthcoming AGM at theregistered office of the Company. Any Member interestedin obtaining a copy of the said statement may write to theCompany Secretary at the Registered Office address of theCompany.
Your Company recognises human resource as one ofits prime resources. Your Company enjoyed excellentrelationships with workers and staff during the year underreview and considers them their most important assets.Your Company cares for its people, customers, suppliers,and community at large which reflects in the Company'spolicy, programs and development efforts. As on March31, 2025, the Company had 1284 permanent employees atits manufacturing plants and administrative office whichincludes 1152 males and 132 females. Your Company iscommitted to build and strengthen our human capital bydefining policies that support their growth, goals and helpthem achieve excellence.
There are no material changes and commitments affectingthe financial position of the Company which have occurredbetween the end of financial year of Company to which thefinancial statements relate and the date of this Directors'Report.
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act,2013 read with IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transferand Refund) Rules, 2016 ('the Rules') all unpaid or unclaimeddividends are required to be transferred by the Companyto the IEPF established by the Government of India, afterthe completion of seven years. Further, according to therules, the shares on which Dividend has not been paid orclaimed by the Shareholders for seven consecutive yearsor more shall be transferred to the Demat account of theIEPF Authority. Accordingly the Company has transferredthe unclaimed and unpaid dividends and correspondingshares as per the requirement of the IEPF Rules. The detailsabout the same are posted on website of the Company andweblink thereto is: https://www.aartidrugs.co.in/unclaimed-dividend
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) ofthe Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return as on March31, 2025 is available in prescribed format on the website ofthe Company at the weblink: https://www.aartidrugs.co.in/annual-return/
Corporate Governance essentially involves balancingthe interests of a Company's stakeholders. CorporateGovernance practices of our Company are a reflection ofour values, polices and relationship with our stakeholders.Your Company has complied with the mandatory CorporateGovernance norms as stipulated under Listing Regulations.Report on Corporate Governance as specified underRegulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the ListingRegulations is annexed hereto forming part of this reporttogether with certificate from the Statutory Auditorregarding report on Corporate Governance.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report with detailedreview of operations, performance and future outlook, asstipulated under Regulation 34 read with Schedule V tothe Listing Regulations is presented in a separate sectionforming part of this Annual Report.
The BRSR indicates the Company's performance againstthe principles of the 'National Guidelines on ResponsibleBusiness Conduct'. This would enable the Members tohave an insight into Environmental, Social and Governanceinitiatives of the Company.
BRSR for the year under review, as stipulated underRegulation 34(2)(f) of Listing Regulations read with SEBICirculars, has presented in a separate section forming partof the Annual Report.
Your Company recognises that risk is an integral andunavoidable component of business and is committedto managing the risk in a proactive and effective manner.The Company aims to use risk management to take betterinformed decisions and improve the probability of achievingits strategic and operational objectives.
In compliance with Regulation 21 of Listing Regulations, yourCompany has a Risk Management Committee consistingof Shri Prakash M. Patil (Chairman), Shri Rashesh C. Gogri,Shri Harit P. Shah, Shri Harshit M. Savla, Shri Uday M. Patil,Shri Bhaskar N. Thorat, Shri Ankit V. Paleja, Shri Adhish PPatil and Shri Dhanaji L. Kakade.
The Committee through its dynamic risk managementframework continuously identifies, evaluates and takesappropriate measures to mitigate/ minimise variouselements of risks. The Risk Management Committeemeets at least 2 times in a year, to ensure that appropriatemethodologies, processes and systems are in place tomonitor and evaluate risks associated with the businessof the Company and also to monitor and oversee theimplementation of the Risk Management Policy.
The Company with its sheer focus committed to achieve100% compliance. We have adopted a third-partymanaged IT-based Compliance Management System. Ithas a repository of all applicable regulations and requisitecompliances. It has an in-built alert system that sends alertsto the users and intimates concerned personnel aboutupcoming compliances. The Board periodically monitorsthe status of compliances with applicable laws.
Your Company is committed to ensure a sound Safety,Health and Environment (SHE) performance related to itsactivities, products and services. Your Company has been
continuously taking various steps to develop and adoptSafer Process technologies and unit operations. YourCompany is making continuous efforts for adoption of safe& environmental friendly production processes. Monitoringand periodic review of the designed SHE ManagementSystem are done on a continuous basis.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 139 of theCompanies Act, 2013, the members at the 38th AnnualGeneral Meeting held on September 26, 2023 had approvedthe appointment of Gokhale & Sathe, Chartered Accountants(Firm Registration No. 103264W) as the Statutory Auditorof the Company for a term of 5 years, to hold office till theconclusion of 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Company.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarksor disclaimer made by the Auditor in their report. The Auditor'sReport is enclosed with the financial statements formingpart of this Annual Report. The Auditors of the Companyhave not reported any instances of fraud committed againstthe Company by its officers or employees as specified underSection 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
In terms of the Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013read with the Companies (Cost Record and Audit) Rules,2014, the Company is required to maintain cost accountingrecords and have them audited every year.
The Board on the recommendation of the Audit Committeehas appointed GMVP & Associates LLP , Cost Accountant(Firm Registration No. 000910) as Cost Auditor of theCompany for FY 2025-26 under Section 148 and all otherapplicable provisions of the Act. Shareholder's approval isbeing sought for ratification of the Remuneration proposedto be paid to GMVP & Associates LLP, Cost Auditor ofthe Company in respect of Cost Audit for the financialyear ending March 31, 2026 as mentioned in the Noticeconvening the Annual General Meeting.
The Company has maintained cost records as specifiedunder section 148(1) of the Act.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and rules made thereunder, the Company hadappointed CS Sunil M. Dedhia (COP No. 2031), Proprietorof Sunil M. Dedhia & Co., Company Secretary in Practiceto undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for thefinancial year ending March 31, 2025.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 204(1) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, theSecretarial Audit Report for the Financial year ended March31, 2025 issued by CS Sunil M. Dedhia (COP No. 2031),of Sunil M. Dedhia & Co., Company Secretary in Practiceand the Secretarial Auditor of the Company is annexed asAnnexure-D1 and forms an integral part of this Report.During the year under review, the Secretarial Auditor hadnot reported any fraud under Section 143(12) of the Act.There is no qualification, reservation or adverse remark ordisclaimer made by the Auditor in their report. As regardsto the observations of Secretarial Auditor in their report, thesame are self-explanatory and adequate measures havebeen taken to comply with the requirements of relevantSEBI regulations.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A &other applicable provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations,Section 204 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors at theirrespective meetings held on July 18, 2025 have approvedand recommended for approval of Members, appointmentof M/s Mehta & Mehta, Practicing Company Secretaries(Firm Registration Number: P1996MH007500) (PR No.3686/2023) as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company fora term of 5 (five) consecutive years, commencing fromFY 2025-26 to the FY 2029-30. They have confirmed theireligibility and qualification required under the Act and theListing Regulations for holding the office, as the SecretarialAuditor of the Company.
A detailed proposal for appointment of Secretarial auditoris made available and forms part of the Notice of AnnualGeneral Meeting.
Your Company has clearly laid down policies, guidelines andprocedures that form part of internal control systems, whichprovide for automatic checks and balances. Your Companyhas maintained a proper and adequate system of internalcontrols. The Company has appointed Raman S. Shah &Associates, Chartered Accountants as an Internal Auditorwho periodically audits the adequacy and effectivenessof the internal controls laid down by the Management andsuggests improvements. This ensures that all Assets aresafeguarded and protected against loss from unauthoriseduse or disposition and that the transactions are authorised,recorded and reported diligently. Your Company's internalcontrol systems commensurate with the nature and sizeof its business operations. Internal Financial Controlsare evaluated and Internal Auditors' Reports are regularlyreviewed by the Audit Committee of the Board.
Statutory Auditors Report on Internal Financial Controls asrequired under Clause (i) of sub-section 3 of Section 143 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 is annexed with the IndependentAuditors' Report.
During the year under review, the Company has compliedwith all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India and approvedby the Central Government pursuant to Section 118 of theCompanies Act, 2013.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OFWOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITIONAND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
Your Company is fully committed to uphold and maintainthe dignity of every woman working with the Company.The Company has Zero tolerance towards any actionon the part of any one which may fall under the ambit of'Sexual Harassment at workplace'. The Policy framedby the Company in this regard provides for protectionagainst sexual harassment of women at workplace and forprevention and redressal of such complaints.
The Company has complied with the provisions relating tothe constitution of Internal Complaints Committee ("ICC")under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. ICChas been set up to redress complaints received regardingsexual harassment.
The awareness is provided to all the employees throughOnline Training. Upon joining it is mandatory for eachemployee to participate and gain adequate knowledge ofall the policies and codes to ensure Governance level of theCompany.
The status of the Complaints during the FY 2024-25 is asfollows:
No. ofComplaints
Number of Complaints pending as onbeginning of the financial year
0
Number of Complaints received during thefinancial year
Number of Complaints disposed off duringthe financial year
Number of cases pending for more than 90days
Number of Complaints pending as on theend of the Financial Year
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS ANDOUTGO
Particulars relating to conservation of energy, technologyabsorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo requiredunder Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, readwith Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, asamended from time to time, are provided in Annexure-E tothis report.
During the period under review, there were no significantmaterial orders passed by the Regulators/Courts/Tribunalswhich would impact the going concern status of theCompany and its future operations.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDINGPENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCYCODE, 2016 DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR ALONG WITHTHEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
During the Financial Year 2024-25, there was no applicationmade and proceeding initiated / pending by any Financialand/or Operational Creditors against your Company underthe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("the Code").
Further, there is no application or proceeding pendingagainst your Company under the Code.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OFVALUATION AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENTAND THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company has notmade any settlement with its bankers for any loan/facilityavailed or/and still in existence.
The Company has duly complied with the provisions ofthe Maternity Benefits Act, ensuring all eligible employeesreceive the benefits and protections as mandated under theAct.
The Board of Directors places on record its sincereappreciation for the dedicated services rendered by theemployees of the Company at all levels and the constructivecooperation extended by them. Your Directors would liketo express their grateful appreciation for the assistanceand support by all Shareholders, Government Authorities,Auditors, Financial Institutions, Customers, Employees,Suppliers, other business associates and various otherstakeholders.
Sd/-
Prakash M. Patil
Place: Mumbai Chairman, Managing Director & CEO
Date: July 18, 2025 DIN: 00005618