The Board of Directors of the Company is pleased to submit their 44th Annual Report on the operations and performance of the Companyalong with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March 2025.
The brief summary of the financial performance of the Company for the financial year under review along with the comparative figuresfor the previous year is summarized herein below:
PARTICULARS
Standalone
Consolidated
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from Operations
77,063.58
1,31,838.40
1,31,896.68
Other Income
5,285.10
1,292.86
5,345.72
4304.74
Total Income
82,348.68
133131.26
82,409.30
1,36,201.42
Total Expenses
72,531.96
1,25,364.68
72,791.84
1,30,571.33
Earnings before Interest, depreciation, tax andamortization (EBIDTA)
9,816.72
7,766.58
9,617.46
5,630.09
Less Finance Cost
3,943.08
5679.26
3,944.26
5,691.75
Less :- Depreciation
87.87
208.45
90.70
236.78
Profit/ (Loss) before Exceptional item & Tax
5785.77
1,878.87
5,582.50
(298.44)
Exceptional Item
193.38
Share of Profit/(Loss) of Associates and Joint Ventures
-
68.34
82.30
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax
5,785.77
2,072.25
5,650.84
(22.76)
Tax Expenses
Less: - Current tax
858.01
12.54
Less: - Deferred Tax
120.63
(0.29)
125.32
Profit/ (Loss) after tax
4,927.76
1,951.62
4,793.12
(160.62)
Other Comprehensive Income for the Year (Net of Taxes)
(12.60)
(20.62)
(17.52)
Total Comprehensive Income for the year
4,915.16
1,931.00
4,780.52
(178.14)
Earnings per share (in ' ) - Basic and Diluted (Nominalvalue ' 2/- Per Share)
7.83/6.54
3.98/3.87
7.61/6.36
(1.42)/(1.38)
Financial Performance on Standalone basis, the OperatingRevenue of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March,2025 stood at ' 77,063.58 Lakh as compared to ' 131,838.40Lakh in the previous year. The Net Profit for the financial year is' 4,927.76 Lakh over the previous year Net profit of ' 1951.62 Lakh
On Consolidated basis, the Operating Revenue of the Company forthe financial year ended 31st March, 2025 stood at ' 77,063.58Lakh as compared to ' 131,896.68 Lakh in the previousyear. The Consolidated Net Profit in Financial Year 2024-25 is' 4,793.12 Lakh as compared to Net Loss of ' 160.62 Lakh inthe previous year
SPML Infra Limited is a distinguished infrastructure developmentcompany with over four decades of expertise across power, water,environment, and technology sectors. With a pan- India presence,SPML has successfully executed over 700 projects, creating criticalinfrastructure, including drinking water facilities, wastewatertreatment, integrated sewerage networks, municipal wastemanagement, power transmission & distribution, substations,rural electrification, and smart city solutions. As India's leadingwater management company, SPML has contributed immenselyto providing clean drinking water to over 50 million people acrossurban and rural areas. SPML is ranked 14th among the World'sTop 50 Private Water Companies as per Global Water Intelligence
(GWI), London survey and is recognized as one of India's 10 BestInfrastructure Companies. As a publicly listed, ESG-compliantcompany, SPML Infra continues to drive innovation and growth inIndia's infrastructure landscape.
India's BESS sector is poised for rapid growth, with capacityexpected to rise from under 0.2 GW to 66 GW by 2032, drivenby renewable energy integration and grid reliability needs. SPMLInfra's strategic entry into this space aligns with national prioritiesand leverages its proven EPC expertise.
To strengthen capabilities, SPML has signed an exclusivetechnology transfer agreement with Energy Vault (NYSE:NRGV),a global leader in sustainable energy storage. This partnershipbrings advanced B-VAULT BESS and VaultOS EMS software toIndia, enabling localized manufacturing and deployment toenhance grid stability and accelerate clean energy adoption.
The agreement targets deployment of 500 MWh in the next 12months and 30-40 GWh over the next 10 years, positioningSPML as a key player in India's energy transition. With over 1.5GWh B-VAULT systems already deployed globally, Energy Vault'strack record and SPML's market reach create strong synergies.
This alliance enables SPML to offer integrated power and storagesolutions, providing a competitive edge in large EPC tenders asstorage becomes essential to project viability.
During the financial year under review, the Company executed aMaster Restructuring Agreement (MRA) with India Debt ResolutionCompany Ltd. (IDRCL), acting as the attorney of National AssetReconstruction Company Ltd. (NARCL), following the assignmentof the entire credit facilities by all erstwhile lenders to NARCL.Pursuant to this, the Company successfully facilitated thewithdrawal of all pending applications filed by the erstwhilelenders before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) andthe Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT).
In line with the terms of the MRA, the remaining unsustainabledebts have been written off, following compliance with agreedconditions. Additionally, the balance value of Non-ConvertibleDebentures (NCDs) after conversion into equity shares asstipulated has been fully redeemed, post appropriation of theidentified repayments under Sustainable Debt, without anyfurther financial outflow under this account
In Financial Year 2024-25, the Company has already repaid' 290 crore towards Sustainable Debts. These repayments havebeen funded primarily from the proceeds of the Vivad Se VishwasScheme II and through the sale of immovable properties of theCompany. The remaining repayment obligations are expectedto be met through identified sources including realization fromarbitration awards and claims and improvement in liquidity fromfund infusions and internal accruals. These developments provide
a strong foundation to pursue the early repayment option of ' 700crore under the Sustainable Debt structure.
The Company is pleased to report that NARCL has exhibited strongconfidence in the Company's turnaround potential by executingits first acquisition and resolution outside the NCLT framework,marking a significant milestone in the Company's restructuringjourney and affirming the credibility of its revival strategy.
To cater to the need of working capital requirements and otheroperational efficiencies, the Board of Directors expresses theirview to retain the profit into the Company and therefore, do notrecommend any dividend for the financial year 2024-25
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire amountof profits in the profit and loss account and hence no amount hasbeen transferred to reserves
Company has not accepted any Deposit from the Public in termsof the provisions of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 readalong with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014including any amendment thereto and as such there is no amountof principal or interest was outstanding as on 31st March 2025.
During the financial year under review, the Company issued andallotted 338,545 equity shares of face value ' 2/- each to eligibleemployees upon exercise of stock options granted under theSPML Scheme, 2021. These shares were allotted at an exerciseprice of ' 31.20/- per share, aggregating to ' 105.52 lakh.
Pursuant to the approval of the shareholders at their meetingsheld on 26th April 2024 and 20th September 2024, the Companyissued and allotted 10,030,636 and 8,761,817 equity shares offace value ' 2/- each under the preferential allotment mechanism.These shares were allotted to promoters, non-promoters, andlenders at an issue price of ' 118.56/- and ' 215/- per sharerespectively, aggregating to ' 30,730.23 lakh. The allotmentswere made by way of fresh fund infusion and conversion ofoutstanding loans.
In addition, the Company issued and allotted 7,158,823 and7,334,844 warrants at issue prices of ' 118.56/- and ' 215/- perwarrant respectively. Each warrant is convertible into one equityshare at the respective issue price, within 18 months from thedate of allotment. At the time of subscription and allotment, 25%of the warrant issue price was received. The remaining 75% ispayable by the warrant holders at the time of exercising their rightto convert the warrants into equity shares.
Out of the total warrants issued, 3,391,391 warrants wereconverted into equity shares of face value ' 2/- each at a price of' 118.56/- per share during the financial year.
As on 31st March 2025, the issued, subscribed, and paid-upequity share capital of the Company stands at ' 1,430.01 lakh,comprising 71,500,315 equity shares of face value ' 2/- each.
As of 31st March, 2025 the Company has two (2) wholly ownedSubsidiaries, Six (6) Associates and five (5) joint ventures.
During the financial year under review, SPML InfrastructureLimited, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, ceased to bethe subsidiary of the Company following the preferential allotmentof equity shares by SPML Infrastructure Ltd to certain investors.As a result, the subsidiaries of SPML Infrastructure Ltd ceased tobe the step-down subsidiaries of the Company. Further, pursuantto the additional allotment of equity shares to certain investors,Madurai Municipal Waste Processing Company Pvt. Ltd. has beenreclassified from a Subsidiary to an Associate of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read along with the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014, a separate statement containing the salient features of theperformance and financial position of each of the Subsidiaries,Associates and Joint Ventures in the prescribed Form AOC-1 formspart of the Company's Annual Report.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 136 of the CompaniesAct 2013, the Financial Statements consisting of the consolidatedfinancial statements, all relevant Annexures and Auditors Reportare available on the Company's website and can also be accessedelectronically during working hours until the date of the AnnualGeneral Meeting.
The Policy for determining the “Material Subsidiaries” inline with SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, is available o nwebsite at https://www.spml.co.in/Download/Policies/policv-on-determining-material-subsidiarv.pdf
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 30th May, 2024,upon recommendation of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, approved the appointment of Mr. Manoj Kumar Digga(DIN: 01090626) as an Executive Director of the Company for aperiod of 5 years with effect from 30th May, 2024. Subsequently,the Shareholders by way of postal ballot has approved theappointment of Mr. Manoj Kumar Digga ((DIN: 01090626) asan Executive Director of the Company for a period of 5 (Five)consecutive years with effect from 30th May, 2024 to 29th May,2029, liable to retire by rotation.
During the financial year under review, Mr. Prem Singh Rana hascompleted his second term of five years and Mrs. Pavitra JoshiSingh has completed her first term of five years and expressed herunwillingness to continue and accordingly both Directors ceasedto be Independent Director of the Company with effect from 21stSeptember, 2024.
On the recommendation of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 21stSeptember, 2024 appointed Mr. Mahendra Pal Singh (DIN:10782709) and Mrs. Neeta Karmakar (DIN: 08730604), asAdditional Directors in Independent category for the term of 5 (five)consecutive years from 21st September, 2024 to 20th September,2029. Further, shareholders by way of postal ballot dated 20thDecember, 2024 approved the appointment of Mr. Mahendra PalSingh and Mrs. Neeta Karmakar as Independent Directors, notliable to retire by rotation, for the aforementioned term.
On the recommendation of India Debt Resolution CompanyLtd (IDRCL) an exclusive resolution entity of National AssetsReconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL), the Nomination andRemuneration Committee proposed the appointment ofMr. Tharuvai Venugopal Rangaswami (DIN: 01957380) asa Nominee Director on the Board. Accordingly, the Board ofDirectors at its meeting held on 24th October, 2024 has appointedMr. Tharuvai Venugopal Rangaswami as a Nominee Directorrepresenting NARCL. Further, shareholders by way of postalballot dated 20th December, 2024 approved the appointmentof Mr. Tharuvai Venugopal Rangaswami (DIN: 01957380)as a Nominee Director, not liable to retire by rotation, for theaforementioned term.
Further, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 30thDecember, 2024 has re-appointed Mr. Subhash Chand Sethi,as Chairman and Whole Time Director of the Company for thefurther period of 2 years w.e.f 01st January, 2025 which wassubsequently approved by the Shareholders via postal ballotdated 04th February, 2025.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 (6) of theCompanies Act 2013 & the Rules framed thereunder and theArticles of Association of the Company, Mr. Sushil Sethi (DINNo.:00062927), Non-Executive Director is liable to retire byrotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Being eligible,he has offered himself for reappointment. A resolution seekingmember's approval for his reappointment along with his briefresume and other details as stipulated under the SEBI ListingRegulations, form part of the Notice of the Annual General Meeting.
The Company firmly believes that a well-diversified Boardenhances the quality of decision- making by drawing on a widerange of skills, qualifications, professional experiences, ethnicbackgrounds, and other unique attributes of its members.Board diversity is viewed as essential for ensuring effectivecorporate governance, driving strong business performance,fostering sustainable and balanced growth, and monitoring theeffectiveness of the Company's policies and practices.
To this end, the Board comprises individuals with extensiveindustry knowledge and expertise, ensuring a balanced andcompetent leadership team that acts in the best interests of theCompany and its stakeholders
Pursuant to the Regulation 19(4) and Part D of Schedule II of SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 the Board of the Company has adopted a Policy on diversityof Board of Directors. The said policy is available on the websiteof the company at https://www.spml.co.in/Download/Policies/policv-on-board-diversitv.pdf
In accordance with Regulation 19(4)and Part D of Schedule IIof the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, and the applicable provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the Board carried out its annual performanceevaluation. This included an assessment of the functioning ofthe Board as a whole, the performance of individual Directors,and the effectiveness of its various Committees.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee laid down thecriteria and process for evaluating the performance of the Board,its Committees, and the individual Directors.
In a separate meeting, the Independent Directors evaluated theperformance of the Non- Independent Directors, the Board as awhole, and its Committees. They also reviewed the performanceof the Chairman, taking into account the views and feedback fromboth Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
The evaluation of the Board has been carried out based onvarious parameters, including the structure and compositionof the Board, attendance of Directors, their independence inrelation to the management, active participation in Board andCommittee meetings, and the functioning and effectiveness ofkey Committees
In compliance with Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, theCompany has implemented a structured Familiarization Programfor its Independent Directors. This program is designed to provideinsights into their roles, rights, and responsibilities within theCompany, the nature of the industry in which the Companyoperates, the Company's business model, strategic priorities,and operational structure, and any other relevant matters, asand when required.
The familiarization initiatives are conducted through variousmeans, including presentations, briefings, site visits, and periodicinteractions with senior management, to ensure that IndependentDirectors are well-informed and effectively equipped to contributeto the Company's governance and strategic direction.
The Policy on Familiarization programs for independent directorsadopted by the Board is also available on the company's websiteat www.spml.co.in
During the financial year under review, the Board met eleven (11)times, the details of the Meetings of the Board held during the
financial year 2024-25 are given under the section CorporateGovernance Report which forms the part of this report.
Pursuant to the requirements of Schedule IV of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and as in terms of Regulation 25(3) of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, theseparate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Companyhas been convened on 26th March, 2025 to review the matters aslaid down in the aforesaid Schedule and Regulations.
In terms of Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 25(8) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 The Company has receivedthe requisite declaration from each of the Independent Directorsof the Company specifying that he/she meets the criteria ofindependence as laid down in Section 149(6) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Regulations 16 and 25 of the SEBI (Listingof Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Company has received declarations from all its IndependentDirectors confirming that they have complied with the Code forIndependent Directors as prescribed under Schedule IV of theCompanies Act, 2013, as well as the Code of Conduct for Directorsand Senior Management Personnel of the Company
In terms of the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) and Section 134(5)of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors hereby confirm:
a) that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed ;
b) that we have selected such accounting policies and appliedthem consistently and made judgments and estimates thatare reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of thefinancial year and of the profit and loss of the Company forthe period under review;
c) that proper and sufficient care has been taken for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 forsafeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventingand detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) that the annual accounts have been prepared on a goingconcern basis;
e) that proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisionsof all applicable laws and that such systems were adequateand operating effectively; and
f) that proper internal financial controls were laid down andthat such internal financial controls are adequate and wereoperating effectively.
Pursuant to provision of Section 92 of the Companies Act,2013 read along with Rule 12 of the Company (Management &Administration) Rules, 2014 including any amendment thereto,the Annual Return for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025is available on the website of the Company at https://www.spml.co.in/Investors/AnnualReturns
In compliance with Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013read with Rules made thereunder, at the Annual General Meetingheld on 26th September, 2022, M/s Maheshwari & Associates,Chartered Accountants (FRN No. 311008E), Kolkata were re¬appointed as Statutory Auditor of the Company for a second termof five years to hold office from the conclusion of 41st AnnualGeneral Meeting till the conclusion of the 46th Annual GeneralMeeting of the Company to be held in the Calendar Year 2027.
The Statutory Auditors' Report on the Standalone and Consolidatedfinancial statements of the Company for Financial Year 2024-25forms part of this Annual Report and the same does not containany qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimermade by the Statutory Auditors in their report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, andRegulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of the companyhad appointed M/s MKB & Associates; Company Secretaries asSecretarial Auditor to conduct the secretarial audit for the financialyear 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Yearended 31st March, 2025 in Form MR-3 is annexed to the DirectorsReport Annexure - I and forms part of this Report. The report isself explanatory and require no additional explanation.
Furthermore, upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee,pursuant to Regulation 24A, of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with SEBICirculars issued thereunder and any amendment thereto, theBoard of Directors of the Company have appointed M/s MKB& Associates. Practicing Company Secretaries; having FirmRegistration No. P2010WB042700; Peer Review No. 6825/2025for the first term of five consecutive years, commencing from thefinancial year 2025-26 till financial year 2029-30, subject to theapproval of the shareholders of the Company in the ensuing AGM.
Pursuant to Section 138 of the Companies Act 2013 & rules madethereunder, M/s Ernst & Young LLP; acts as Internal Auditor ofthe Company to conduct the Internal Audit for the financial year2025-26.
The Board had appointed M/s A. Bhattacharya & Associates, CostAccountants, as Cost Auditors for conducting the audit of Cost
Records of the Company for the financial year 2024-25. The saidAuditors have conducted the audit of Cost Records for the yearended 31st March, 2025 and have submitted their report, whichis self explanatory and does not call for any further comments.
In terms of the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act,2013 read with Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors)Rules, 2014, the Board re-appointed M/s A. Bhattacharya &Associates, Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors to conduct CostAudit for the financial year 2025-26 and their remuneration havealso been recommended for the ratification of the Shareholders.
In compliance with the requirements of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015read with Companies Act, 2013, the Company has formulateda policy on Related Party Transactions. The Related PartyTransaction Policy is available on the website of the Companyat https://www.spml.co.in/Download/Policies/policv-on-related-party-transactions.pdf.
During the financial year 2024-25, all related party transactionsentered into by the Company were approved by the Audit Committeeand were conducted at arm's length and in the ordinary course ofbusiness. Prior omnibus approvals were also obtained from theAudit Committee for transactions that are repetitive in nature andcarried out in the ordinary course of business and on an arm'slength basis.
Pursuant to Regulation 23 of SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Companyobtained the approval of its Members through an ordinaryresolution passed via postal ballot, the results of which weredeclared on 23rd March, 2025, for entering into material relatedparty transactions with JWIL Infra Ltd, entity having significantinfluence, and classified as related party of the Company.Accordingly, the details of the material related party transactionsentered into during the financial year have been disclosed in FormAOC-2, which forms part of this Report as Annexure-II.
Details of related party transactions entered into by the Company,as required under Ind AS 24 Related Party Disclosures, have beenprovided in the notes to the standalone and consolidated financialstatements, which form an integral part of the Annual Accountsfor the financial year 2024-25.
A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee has been dulyconstituted in accordance with the provisions of Section 135 ofthe Companies Act, 2013. The requisite details as prescribedunder the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)Rules, 2014, as amended, including the composition of theCSR Committee and the Annual Report on CSR activities forthe financial year ended 31st March, 2025 are appended asAnnexure- III. to this Report. The CSR Policy is available on thewebsite of the Company at https://www.spml.co.in/Download/Policies/corporate-social-responsibility-policypdf.
In accordance with the provisions for the calculation of CorporateSocial Responsibility (CSR) obligations under the Companies Act,2013, the Company had a negative average net profit for the threeimmediately preceding financial years. Accordingly, the Companywas not required to incur any expenditure towards CSR activitiesduring the financial year 2024-25.
Company has the following Committees: Audit Committee,Nomination and Remuneration Committee, StakeholderRelationship Committee, and Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee. The details pertaining to such Committees areprovided in the Corporate Governance Report, forming part ofthis report.
The Board of Directors has established a framework of internalfinancial controls to be followed by the Company. These controlsare designed to be adequate and are operating effectively. Thesystems implemented are embedded within the Company'soperations and are functioning efficiently. The Company hasadopted comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure theorderly and efficient conduct of its business. These includeadherence to corporate policies, safeguarding of assets,prevention and detection of fraud and errors, accuracy andcompleteness of accounting records, and timely preparation ofreliable financial disclosures.
In accordance with the requirements of Section 177(9) and (10)of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Meetingsof the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 22of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Company has adopted a Whistle BlowerPolicy establishing a Vigil Mechanism. This mechanism providesa formal channel for directors and employees to report concernsrelated to fraudulent financial or other information, unethicalbehavior, suspected or actual fraud, or violations of the Company'sCode of Conduct or Ethics Policy.
The Policy ensures adequate safeguards against victimizationof individuals who use this mechanism and also allows fordirect access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. TheAudit Committee periodically reviews the functioning of the VigilMechanism to ensure its effectiveness. The Whistle Blower Policyis available on the Company's website at https://www.spml.co.in/Download/Policies/whistle-blower-policv.pdf.
During the financial year, no complaints/grievances were filedunder the mechanism.
The Board of Directors has formulated a Risk Management Policythat outlines a structured approach for identifying, assessing, andmitigating risks that, in the Board's opinion, may pose a threatto the Company's existence. The management is responsible for
implementing this policy and does so by continuously reviewing,monitoring, and controlling risks within a well-defined
framework as set out in the Risk Management Policy. The RiskManagement Policy is available on the Company's website athttps://www.spml.co.in/Download/Policies/risk-management-policy.pdf.
Pursuant to Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 andSchedule V of the Securities and exchange Board of India(Listing Obligations and disclosures Requirements) Regulations,2015, disclosure on particulars relating to Investments, Loans,Guarantees and Securities as on 31st March, 2025 forms part ofnotes to the standalone financial statements and are are providedin this Annual Report.
The policy of the Company on Director's Appointment andRemuneration including qualification, positive attributes andindependence of a Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, SeniorManagement Personnel and their remuneration and other mattersas required under Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 isavailable on our website at www.spml.co.in
We further affirm that the remuneration paid to the directors is asper the terms laid down in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy.
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 mandates the inclusion of BusinessResponsibility and Sustainability Report as part of the AnnualReport for top 1000 listed entities based on market capitalizationcalculated as on 31st March of every financial year.
Further, the remaining listed Companies may voluntarily disclosethe Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report as partof the Annual Report. Therefore, the Company has voluntarilyprepared the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report(BRSR) for the financial year 2024-25 is annexed as Annexure-IVto this report.
During the financial year under review there have been no materialchanges and commitments affecting the financial position of theCompany which occurred between the end of the Financial Year ofthe Company as on 31st March 2025 and the date of this report.
During the financial year under review the Regional Directorof Northern Region approved the shifting of the Company'sregistered office from the union Territory of Delhi to the State ofWest Bengal. The new registered office of the Company is now
located at 22, Camac Street, Block-A, 3rd Floor, Kolkata- 700016,West Bengal.
There are no significant or material orders that have been passedby any Regulators/Court or Tribunals impacting the going concernstatus and future operations of the company.
Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
Pursuant to Provisions of Section 124 of the Companies Act 2013read with Rule 6 of the IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transferand Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended from time to time, all unpaidor unclaimed dividends, which remains unpaid or unclaimed fora period of seven years are required to be transferred by theCompany to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (“IEPF”),established by the Central Government.
Further, the Company is also required to transfer all the shares inrespect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for Seven(7) consecutive years or more to the Demat Account created by theIEPF Authority. However, in case if any dividend is paid or claimedfor any year during the said period of Seven (7) consecutive years,the shares in respect of which dividend is so paid or claimed shallnot be transferred to the demat account of IEPF.
During the financial year 2024-25, there are no shares pendingfor transfer to IEPF.
In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations,2021, the Companies Act 2013 read with the rules madethereunder, Nomination and Remuneration Committee of theBoard of Directors of the Company administered and implementedthe Company's Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOP-2021).
Pursuant to Employee Stock Option Scheme- 1st tranche, 338,545equity Shares were allotted to the eligible employees of theCompany during the financial year under review.
With regard to the above, the disclosures as stipulated underthe SEBI Regulations as on 31st March 2025 are provided inAnnexure- V to this report.
The Company has obtained Secretarial Auditors' certificate tothe effect that the ESOP - 2021 Scheme of the Company is incompliance with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and SweatEquity) Regulations, 2021.
The Company complies with all applicable Secretarial Standardsissued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India viz. SS-1 onMeetings of the Board of Directors and SS-2 on General Meetings.
There have been no instances of fraud reported by the StatutoryAuditors of the Company under Section 143(12) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder either to theCompany or to the Central Government during the financial yearunder review.
In terms of the Regulation 34(2) (e) read with Schedule V ofthe SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 Report on Management Discussion andAnalysis forms part of the Annual Report.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, a separate section titled ‘Corporate Governance' has beenincorporated in the Annual Report.
A certificate from the auditors of the company regardingcompliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance alsoforms part of the Annual Report.
During the financial year under review the relations with theemployees have been cordial. Your directors place on record theirsincere appreciation for services rendered by the employees ofthe Company.
SPML is committed to maintaining a workplace free from anyform of sexual harassment and follows a strict zero-tolerancepolicy in this regard. The Company has implemented a Policy onPrevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of Sexual Harassment atthe Workplace, in accordance with the provisions of the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibitionand Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder, asamended from time to time.
The Company has duly constituted an Internal ComplaintsCommittee (ICC) in compliance with the requirements of theaforementioned Act to address and redress complaints of sexualharassment, if any.
The status of complaints received, disposed of and pendingduring the FY 2024-25 is as under:
(a) No. of complaints filed during the financial year : Nil
(b) No. of complaints disposed of during the year : Nil
(c) No. of complaints pending as on end of the financial year: Nil
The Company affirms that it has complied with the applicableprovisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including
amendments thereto, in relation to all eligible women employees.Necessary benefits such as maternity leave, medical bonus,nursing breaks, and other entitlements as mandated under theAct have been duly extended.
Disclosures pursuant to the provision of Section 197(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 is attached as Annexure VI to this Report.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, the statement showing details of employees' remunerationform part of the Annual Report. Pursuant to Section 136 of theCompanies Act, 2013, the Directors' Report and the FinancialStatements are being sent to the Members of the Company,excluding the statement containing particulars of employees asrequired under Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. AnyMember interested in obtaining a copy of the said statement maywrite to the Company Secretary, and the same will be providedupon request.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION,FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGOCONSERVATION OF ENERGY
The Particulars pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Companies (Accounts) Rule, 2014 withrespect to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreignexchange earnings and outgo are attached as Annexure - VII tothis report.
The credit ratings assigned to the Company are detailed in theCorporate Governance Report, which forms an integral part ofthis Annual Report.
Company has not entered into One Time Settlement with any ofthe Bank of Financial Institution during the financial year 2024¬25.
During the financial year under review, no application was made,nor was any proceeding pending, under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016. Accordingly, the requirement to disclosedetails of such applications or proceedings, along with their statusas at the end of the financial year, is not applicable.
The Directors are pleased to place on record their sincereappreciation and gratitude to the Company's customers, jointventure partners, shareholders, banks, vendors and otherstakeholders which have been instrumental in the Company'sprogress. The Board also acknowledges the dedication, hardwork and commitment of the employees, whose efforts havesignificantly contributed to the Company's growth. The Director'slook forward to their continued engagement and support in theyears ahead.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: Kolkata Subhash Chand Sethi
Date: 13th August, 2025 Chairman & Whole Time Director
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