Your Director's present the 77th Annual Report and the audited financial statements for the financial yearended 31st March 2025.
The financial performance of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2025 is summarized below:FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Particulars
2024-25
2023-24
Gross Income
3130.77
9667.78
Profit / Loss before interest and Depreciation
312.1
80.10
Finance Charges
299.07
301.83
Gross Profit / (Loss)
13.03
(221.73)
Depreciation and Amortization expenses
108.99
161.37
Profit/(loss) after exceptional item and before tax
(95.98)
(361.89)
Provision for Tax
(137.46)
77.85
Net Profit/ (loss) after tax
41.49
(439.73)
Other Comprehensive Income /(Loss)
236.22
-
Total Comprehensive Income
277.71
Earnings per share
0.12
(1.32)
OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE
During the year under review, your Companyrecorded a turnover of ' 3,128.89 Lakhs,representing a 67% decline compared to theprevious year. Despite the reduced revenue,the Company reported a Net Profit After Tax of' 41.49 Lakhs, a significant turnaround from theNet Loss of ' 439.73 Lakhs in the previous year.
This improvement in profitability is attributed tothe implementation of robust systems, regularreview mechanisms, and enhanced planningand execution strategies. The Company's orderbook remains at a healthy level, providing a solidfoundation for future growth.
There has also been notable progress in the timelycollection of receivables from ongoing projects,contributing to improved cash flow. Additionally,prudent financial management helped keep financecosts under control.
There has been no change in the nature of businessduring the financial year under review, and theCompany continues to operate in the field ofconstruction activities.
In line with the company's long-term growthstrategy and after receiving approval via postalballot, we are pleased to announce the expansionof our business into additional sector. Thisdiversification aims to enhance our overall businessactivities, drive greater revenue potential, andreduce exposure to sector-specific risks.
While we are entering new sectors, it is importantto emphasize that our core business—Engineering,Procurement, and Construction will remain thefoundation of our operations. The diversificationwill serve to complement and strengthen ourexisting business, rather than divert focus orresources from it. We remain fully committed to
maintaining our leadership and excellence withinthe construction industry, while the new ventureswill contribute to the broader strategic vision of thecompany.
We believe this step will provide a balancedapproach to growth, positioning us for sustainablesuccess in the coming year
Your Directors has not recommended any dividendfor the financial year ended 31st March 2025. TheCompany has not transferred any amount to thegeneral reserve.
As on 31st March 2025, under review, your companyhas
> authorized Share Capital of ' 7200 Lakhs
• 4,00,00,000 equity shares having face value of' 10 each amounting to ' 4000 Lakhs
• 32,00,000 Preference shares having face valueof ' 100 each amounting to ' 3,200 Lakhs
> Paid-up capital of ' 3323.36 Lakhs.
During the year under review, your Companyobtained approval from the members througha postal ballot notice dated 22nd February 2025for the issuance of 67,22,722 equity shares topromoters and non-promoters on a preferentialbasis, at a price of ' 40.05 (Rupees Forty and FivePaise only) per share, comprising a face value of '10/- and a premium of '30.05 per share.
Subsequently, the Company allotted 16,49,840equity shares on 8th May 2025.
Following this allotment, the paid-up equity sharecapital increased to 3,48,83,438 equity shares,amounting to ' 34,88,34,380/- (Rupees Thirty-FourCrores Eighty-Eight Lakhs Thirty-Four ThousandThree Hundred and Eighty only).
The Company has not accepted any Depositscovered under Section 73 of the Companies Act2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance ofDeposits) Rules, 2014.
During the financial year ended 31st March 2025there was no alteration of MOA / AOA. However,the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on 20thMay 2025, recommended the following alterationsto the Memorandum of Association of the Company,subject to the approval of the members:
• Subdivision of unissued preference shares ofthe Company;
• Reclassification of the authorised share capitalof the Company; and
• Adoption of a new set of the Memorandumof Association in line with the applicableprovisions.
Pursuant to the said recommendation, themembers approved the aforementioned itemsthrough postal ballot on 25th July 2025.
During the year under review, your Company hasneither extended any loans, guarantees nor madeany investments covered under the provisions ofSection 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
With a strategic focus on integrating riskmanagement into the Company's overall strategicand operational framework, the Board of Directorshas established a robust mechanism for regularreview and monitoring of key business risks. Thisprocess, implemented in close coordination withthe management team, ensures that potential risksare proactively identified, assessed, and mitigatedthrough appropriate control measures.
The Board engages in periodic discussions withthe management to stay informed on emergingrisks and the effectiveness of mitigation strategies,thereby enabling comprehensive risk oversight atthe Board level.
In addition to operational controls, the Board hasinstituted comprehensive standards, processes,and frameworks to establish and maintain effectiveInternal Financial Controls (IFC), ensuring theCompany's financial operations are conductedresponsibly and with due diligence.
These controls are subject to continuousmonitoring, regular management reviews, andself-assessment to ensure their effectiveness. Theinternal control framework is aligned with theCompany's business objectives and is periodicallyreviewed and approved by the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee actively monitors theadequacy and performance of these controls.Significant observations are followed up, andnecessary actions are taken and reported to theCommittee for oversight.
The Company has adequate Internal FinancialControls in place with reference to its FinancialStatements, ensuring compliance with applicable.
As on 31st March 2025, the Board of Directors ofthe Company comprised Six Directors, consistingof one Executive Director, two Non-ExecutiveDirectors and three Independent Directors and, astabled below:
Mr. G V Manimaran Chairman &
Managing Director
Mr. Baskaran Non-Executive -
Non- Independent
Dr. Ennarasu Karunesan Non-Executive -
M' R S Isabella Non-Executive
-Independent
Mr. Nallusamy Elangovan Non-Executive
Dr. Ravi Muthusamy Non-Executive
During the year under review, there are significantchanges in the composition of board of directorswhich is given in the corporate governance reportattached with the Annual report.
In pursuance of Section 152 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and the rules framed there under Dr.Ennarasu Karunesan, Non-Executive Director (DIN00200432), of the Company is liable to retire byrotation, at the 77th Annual General Meeting andbeing eligible offers himself for reappointment.
The resolution seeking members approval for there-appointment of Dr. Ennarasu Karunesan as aDirector of the Company is included in the Noticeconvening the 77th Annual General Meeting.
The Company has received declarations from all theIndependent Directors of the Company confirmingthat they meet the criteria of independence asprescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 andthe SEBI (LODR) Regulations. In the opinion ofthe Board, the Independent Directors possess therequisite expertise and experience, and they fulfilthe conditions specified in the Act and the Rulesmade thereunder and are independent of themanagement.
The details of program for familiarization ofIndependent Directors with the Company, natureof the industry in which the Company operates andrelated matters are uploaded on the website of theCompany at the link https://coromandelengg.com/policies .
The Board of Directors has carried out an annualevaluation of its own performance, working of itsCommittees and Individual Directors of the Companypursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act,2013 read with the Rules framed thereunder andSEBI (LODR) Regulations. The performance wasevaluated by the Board after seeking input fromall the Directors on the basis of criteria such as theboard composition and structure, effectiveness ofboard processes, information and functioning, etc.
Pursuant to the provisions of Schedule IV of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of theListing Regulations, the Independent Directorsof the Company had a separate meeting duringthe financial year without the attendance of
non-independent Director at its meeting held on26th March 2025, the performance of the Non¬Independent Directors, the Board as a wholewas evaluated, taking into account the views ofDirectors
During the year under review, the followingchanges took place in the office of Key ManagerialPersonnel:
• Mr Sabaretnam Singaram, Managing Director,resigned from his position with effect from25th October 2024. The Board appointedMr G V Manimaran as Chairman and ManagingDirector withy effect from 12th November 2024
• Mr. Ravichandran Perumal, Chief FinancialOfficer, resigned from his position with effectfrom 15th November 2024. The Board appointedMr. AK Babu Ismath Razack to the position witheffect from 14th December 2024.
• Ms. M Akila, Company Secretary andCompliance Officer, resigned with effect from31st May 2024. She was replaced by Mr. AntoAbhinash, who assumed charge on 1st June2024 in the same position.
• Following the resignation of Mr. Anto Abhinashfrom the position of Company Secretary andCompliance Officer with effect from 31stOctober 2024, the Company appointed Ms.Sneha Jain to the role with effect from 31stJanuary 2025.
During the financial year ended 31st March 2025,6 (Six) Board Meetings were held. Details of themeetings held, and attendance of each Director aregiven in the Corporate Governance Report formingpart of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of theCompanies Act, 2013, your Directors, to the best oftheir knowledge and ability confirm as under:
(a) in the preparation of the annual FinancialStatements, the applicable accountingstandards have been followed, and no materialdepartures have been made from the same.
(b) The accounting policies mentioned in NoteNo. 3 of the Financial Statements have beenselected and applied consistently and madejudgments and estimates that are reasonableand prudent so as to give a true and fair viewof the state of affairs of the company as at 31stMarch 2025 and of the profit of the company.
(c) proper and sufficient care has been takenfor the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions ofthe Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding theassets of the company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities.
(d) the annual accounts of the company have beenprepared on a going concern basis.
(e) the internal financial controls to be followedby the company have been laid down and thatsuch internal financial controls are adequateand operating effectively;
(f) proper systems have been devised to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws and that such systems are adequate andoperating effectively.
Your Company has an Audit Committee pursuant tothe requirements of the Act read with Rules framedthereunder and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Thedetails relating to the same are given in the reporton Corporate Governance forming part of thisReport. During FY 2024-25, the recommendationsof Audit Committee were duly accepted by theBoard.
Throughout the year, all contracts, arrangements,or transactions involving related parties adheredto the stipulations outlined in the Companies Act,2013 and its associated regulations. Additionally,the Company takes necessary action and ensurescompliance for any contracts, arrangements, ortransactions with related parties that meet thecriteria for materiality, in accordance with theCompany's policy on related party transactionsand the applicable Section and Regulation.Furthermore, the details such transactions that
necessitated reporting in Form No. AOC-2, as perSection 134(3)(h) in conjunction with Section 188 ofthe Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 forms part of the Boards' report. Allthe transactions that were conducted by Companywith its related parties during the financial yearunder review were at arm's length basis.
The Policy on Related Party Transactions, asapproved by the Board, is available on theCompany's website at https://coromandelengg.com/policies .
The details of all the transactions with RelatedParties are provided in the accompanying financialstatements.
In accordance with Section 177 of the Act andRegulation 22 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, theCompany has formulated a Vigil Mechanism andhas a whistle blower policy in place to addressgenuine concerns or grievances, if any, of thedirectors, vendors and employees. The whistleblower policy is available on the website of theCompany at https://coromandelengg.com/policies
Your Company has adopted a code of conduct forprevention of "Insider Trading" as mandated by theSEBI and same is available on the website of theCompany: https://coromandelengg.com/policies.Your Company's Audit Committee monitorsimplementation of said Policy.
The Company has in place a Nomination andRemuneration Committee in terms of therequirements of the Companies Act, 2013 read withthe rules made there under and Regulation 19 ofthe SEBI (LODR) Regulations. The details relating tothe Committee are given in the report on corporategovernance forming part of this report.
The Board has accepted the recommendations ofthe Nomination and Remuneration Committee andthere were no incidences of deviation from suchrecommendations during the financial year underreview.
The Company has in place a StakeholdersRelationship Committee in terms of therequirements of the Companies Act, 2013 read withthe rules made there under and Regulation 20 ofthe SEBI (LODR) Regulations. The details relating tothe Committee are given in the report on corporategovernance forming part of this report.
The Board of Directors, recognizing the importanceof focused sight on technical matters, hasconstituted a Technical Committee comprisingDirectors of the Company. The formation of thisCommittee is in accordance with the provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013, and the SEBI (LODR)Regulations. The details relating to the Committeeare given in the report on corporate governanceforming part of this report.
In line with the recommendations of the Nominationand Remuneration Committee, the Board ofDirectors has adopted a comprehensive policy forthe selection, appointment, and remuneration ofDirectors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), SeniorManagement, and other employees.
This policy is designed in accordance with theprovisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act,2013, and Regulation 19 along with Part D ofSchedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Itscore objective is to ensure that the remunerationstructure is reasonable, competitive, and alignedwith the company's performance. It aims to attract,retain, and motivate highly competent individualswhile striking a balance between short-term andlong-term goals to drive sustainable growth.
The policy is available for reference on thecompany's official website at the following link:https://coromandelengg.com/policies.
The requirements for forming a CSR Committeeand spending on CSR under Section 135 of the
Companies Act, 2013, do not apply to the Companyfor the Financial Year 2024-25.
M/s. CNGSN & Associates LLP, Chartered
Accountants, (FRN. 004915S/S200036) Chennaiwere appointed as Statutory Auditors of theCompany at the 74th Annual General Meeting of theCompany held on 3rd August 2022, to hold office fora term of 5 consecutive years until the conclusionof 79th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Accountants, has furnished a certificate of theireligibility and consent under section 139 and 141 ofthe Companies Act 2013 and the Companies (Auditand Auditors) Rules 2014 for their continuanceas the Auditors of the company for the FinancialYear 2025-26. In terms of the Listing Regulations,the Auditors have confirmed that they hold a validcertificate issued by the Peer Review Board of theICAI.
The Independent Auditors' Report(s) to theMembers of the Company in respect of the FinancialStatements for the Financial Year ended 31st March2025 form part of this Annual Report and containsno qualification or adverse remarks or disclaimerwith regard to the financial statements for the yearended 31st March 2025.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company haveincluded an Emphasis of Matter in their reportfor the financial year ended 31st March 2025. Thesaid Emphasis of Matter does not constitute aqualification or modification of their opinion buthas been included to draw attention to certainmatters disclosed in the financial statements:
1. We draw attention to the outstanding statutorydue to Government authorities. Delays wereobserved in payment of Goods and Service Taxamounting to Rs.1,08,93,788 including interestthereon and in payment of Tax Deducted atSource amounting to Rs. 54,64,310, both of
which were subsequently paid.
2. The amount of Rs. 3,70,277 towards Employees'Provident Fund contributions including interestremains unremitted by the company. Ouropinion is not modified in this regard.
3. MSME dues including interest amounting toRs. 7,26,40,633 remain unpaid beyond thedue dates. Our opinion is not modified in thisregard.
4. We draw attention to the outstanding long¬term loan from IDFC First Bank. During FY2024-25, the loan repayments were not madeas per the scheduled due dates and amountsspecified in the repayment schedule and paidsubsequently. Our opinion is not modified inthis regard.
5. We draw attention to the revaluation of Plant& Machinery carried out during the quarterended 31.03.2025, resulting in an increase ofRs. 3, 17,09,228 in the carrying value of assetsand corresponding impact on Other Equity. Ouropinion is not modified in this regard.
6. Due to the voluminous nature of transactionsundertaken by the entity, we have notconducted comprehensive verification of theGoods and Services Tax (GST) and Input TaxCredit (ITC) claims. However, based on ourreview of the internal audit report and relatedrecords, we noted instances of mismatchedcredit, including cases where ITC pertainingto the State of Tamil Nadu was claimed underthe GST registration of the State of Odisha. Ouropinion is not modified in this regard.
1. The Board notes the observation regardingdelays in payment of Goods and Services Taxamounting to ' 1,08,93,788 (including interest)and Tax Deducted at Source amounting to '54,64,310. The delays occurred due to a changein management. Both amounts have since beenpaid in full and have no continuing impact onthe Company's operations or financial position.
2. With reference to the unremitted differencein Provident Fund contributions during FY2024-25, it was noted that the EPF portaldoes not provide an option to directly remitthe differential amount. As per the guidancereceived from the EPFO, the difference isrequired to be remitted under the relevantheads for the respective month, followed bysubmission of the challan in the usual manner.The Company is in the process of completingthis remittance, and the differential amount willbe paid within the current month to regularizethe same.
3. With reference to the observation regardingdues to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) amounting to ' 7,26,40,633 (includinginterest), the delay in payments has primarilybeen due to temporary cash flow constraints,operational delays and differences in invoicereconciliation. However, the Company has dulyrecognized the outstanding amounts to MSMEin its books of accounts, in accordance withthe requirements of the MSMED Act, 2006.We are actively coordinating with the MSMEvendors to resolve outstanding issues and arecommitted to clearing the dues in a phasedmanner. The Company remains fully committedto compliance with all statutory obligationsand is strengthening internal controls to ensuretimely payments to MSMEs in the future.
4. We confirm that all outstanding dues, includingthe accumulated interest, were subsequentlycleared towards the end of the period. Thedelay in servicing the scheduled instalmentshas since been addressed, and the Companyis taking necessary steps to ensure timelycompliance with repayment obligations goingforward.
5. The Board notes the revaluation of Plant &Machinery carried out during the quarterended 31st March 2025 to ensure that theassets are reflected at their fair value in thefinancial statements. The valuation, basedon an inspection of construction equipmentincluding concrete mixers, generators, and barbending machines located at the warehouse
and stockyard, resulted in an increase of '3,17,09,228 in the carrying value of assets witha corresponding impact on Other Equity. Thisdisclosure is for information purposes only anddoes not affect the Company's operational orfinancial position.
6. In October 2023, ITC of ' 27,97,434/- pertainingto the Tamil Nadu GST registration was claimedunder the Odisha GST registration, resultingin duplication. The error was due to a lapsein state- wise ITC reconciliation with GSTR-2B. Corrective adjustments are being madein subsequent GST returns, and preventivemeasures include appointing a dedicated GSTconsultant and implementing GSTIN- specificmonthly reconciliations.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have notreported any fraud as specified under Section143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
There have been no instances of fraud reported bythe Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Act andRules framed thereunder either to the Company orto the Central Government during FY 2024-25.
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act,2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records andAudit) Rules, 2014, Your directors, based on therecommendation of the Audit Committee and onsubsequent approval of the shareholders at theirAnnual General Meeting held on 27th September2024, has appointed M/s. D A R & Co., CostAccountants as the Cost Auditor of the Companyfor the Financial Year 2024-25 on a remunerationof '75,000/- (Rupees Seventy-Five Thousand only)
Further it is noted that the provisions relating tothe appointment of a Cost Auditor under Section148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with theapplicable rules are not applicable to the Companyfor the Financial Year 2025-26. Accordingly, noappointment of Cost Auditor is proposed for thesaid financial year, and no resolution in this regardis included in the Notice convening the 77th AnnualGeneral Meeting.
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act,2013 read with the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014, the Company had appointed M' VidhyaSivakumar of M/s. Vidhya & Associates, CompanySecretaries, Chennai to conduct the SecretarialAudit of the Company for the Financial Year 2024¬25. The Secretarial Audit Report is enclosed asAnnexure 3.
The Secretarial auditor has issued the audit reportwith an Observation. The Observation is as follows:
S There was a delay in the submission of theStatement on the impact of Audit Qualificationin the prescribed format along with the auditedfinancial results for the quarter and year ended31st March 2024. The Company has subsequentlyfiled a waiver application and has paid a penaltyof Rs. 1,05,000 (excluding GST). The waiverapplication is currently under review by BSELimited.
The company has always compliant in filing ofFinancial Results as per the Regulation 33 of SEBI(LODR) 2015. Discrepancies in respect to delayin filing of the statement on the impact of auditqualification in the prescribed format for thefinancial year ended 31st March 2024 was an un¬intentional omission due to oversight and clericalerror. Subsequently, the said discrepancy wascorrected by the Company on the intimation by theBSE.
With respect to the delay in submission of financialresults for the quarter and year ended 31stMarch 2024, the Company has initiated a waiverapplication 2nd June 2024 under Case No. 205405and also paid the fine of ' 1,0,5000 (excluding GST)on 11th April 2025 and currently the waiver petitionis pending for review before BSE Limited.
Management has taken corrective measures tostrengthen internal compliance processes andensure timely submissions in the future. We remaincommitted to maintain high standards of regulatorycompliance and corporate governance.
As required under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, YourCompany has obtained a certificate from thePractising Company Secretary that none of theDirectors of the Board of the Company have beendebarred or disqualified from being appointed orcontinuing as Directors by MCA/SEBI and otherStatutory Authorities. The said Certificate is formingpart of this Report.
InaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSection204oftheCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 24A of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors, at itsmeeting to be held on 13th August 2025, approvedand recommended the appointment of M/s NithyaGokul & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary,(FCS No.9221, CP No. 10804) as the SecretarialAuditor of the Company for a term of five years from2025- 2026 to 2029-2030 subject to the approvalof the shareholders at the ensuing 77th AnnualGeneral Meeting based on the written consent ofthe Secretarial Auditors and confirmation to theeffect that they are eligible and not disqualified tobe appointed as the Auditors of the Company in theterms of the provisions of the Listing Regulations,the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules madethereunder. A detailed proposal for appointmentof Secretarial auditor forms part of the Noticeconvening this AGM.
The Secretarial Auditors have also confirmed thatthey hold a valid certificate issued by the PeerReview Board of the ICSI .
Pursuant to Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 and all other applicable provisions(including any amendment thereto) if any of theCompanies Act, 2013, M/s. B Thiagarajan & Co.,Chartered Accountants, Chennai were re-appointedas the Internal Auditors of the Company for theFinancial Year 2025-2026.
The Management Discussion and Analysis for theyear under review as stipulated under Regulation34(2) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, highlightingthe business details, is attached and forms part ofthis report.
In terms of Regulation 34 of the Securities andExchange Board of India (LODR) Regulations, areport on Corporate Governance along with aCertificate from a Practicing Company Secretaryconfirming the compliance with the conditions ofCorporate Governance is attached to this report.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SEXUALHARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL)ACT, 2013
The Company has in place a prevention of SexualHarassment and Grievance Handling Policy in linewith the requirements of The Sexual Harassment ofWomen at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition& Redressal) Act, 2013.
An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has beenset up to redress complaints received regardingsexual harassment. All employees (permanent,contractual, temporary and trainees) are coveredunder this policy.
During the year ended March 31, 2025:
1. the number of sexual harassment complaintsreceived - Nil
2. the number of such complaints disposed - Nil
3. the number of cases pending for a periodexceeding ninety days - Nil
Your Company continues to comply with theprovisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 andalso confirms that relevant provisions were notapplicable during the year under review.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION, & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGSAND OUTGO
The core business of the Company revolves aroundcivil construction, which inherently involves lowenergy consumption. As such, the provisionsrelating to conservation of energy and technologyabsorption under Rule 8(3) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not applicable to theCompany.
> the steps taken or impact on conservation ofenergy - Nil
> the steps taken by the company for utilizingalternate sources of energy - Nil
> the capital investment on energy conservationequipments - Nil
Nevertheless, the Company remains committedto sustainable construction practices and hasvoluntarily adopted several eco-friendly measuresto minimize environmental impact and promoteresource efficiency, including:
• Installation of energy-efficient LED lightingacross project sites.
• Implementation of waste reuse practices, suchas using filled cement bags and constructiondebris for ground stabilization.
• Utilization of broken bricks in non-structuralapplications like weathering courses.
• Repurposing scrap steel for drains, covers, andembedded supports in construction.
• Creative use of granite waste in anti-skidflooring, parking areas, and landscapingfeatures.
• Application of Kota stone remnants in seatingand decorative planters to avoid materialwastage.
• Overall efforts to reduce constructionwaste, optimize material usage, and limitenvironmental emissions.
These initiatives reflect the Company's proactiveapproach to environmental responsibility and itscommitment to integrating sustainable practicesinto day-to-day operations.
the efforts made towards technologyabsorption;
benefits derived like product improve¬ment, cost reduction, product develop¬ment or import substitution;
in case of imported technology (importedduring the last three years reckoned fromthe beginning of the financial year)-
a) the details of technology imported;
(b) the year of import;
(c) whether the technology been fullyabsorbed;
(d) if not fully absorbed, areas whereabsorption PARTY has not taken place, andthe reasons thereof; and
(iv) the expenditure incurred on Researchand Development.
C. During the year, the Company did not have anyforeign exchange earnings and outgo.
During the year under review, your Company hasno Subsidiary / Associate / Joint Venture.
The details forming part of the annual return inthe prescribed Form MGT-7 as per Section 92(3)of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 ofthe Companies (Management and Administration)Rules, 2014 is available at the website of https://coromandelengg.com/annual-general-meeting .
As of March 31, 2025, 99.90% of the Company'spaid-up Equity Share Capital exists in dematerializedform, with the remaining 0.10% in physical form.
Your Company has updated the relevant formsin the website of the company regarding theprocedure to convert their physical shares intodematerialized form.
The Company's Registrar and Share transfer Agent isKFin Technologies Limited having its office SeleniumBuilding, Tower B, Plot 31-32, Nanakramguda,Serilingampally, Hyderabad, Rangareddi-500032.
The Company is in compliance with the SecretarialStandards on Meetings of the Board of Directors(SS-1) & Secretarial Standards on General Meetings(SS-2).
The ratio of remuneration of each Director tothe median of employees' remuneration as perSection 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 andinformation relating to employees to be disclosedunder Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment &Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 is annexed to and forms part of this report.
Your directors state that no disclosure or reportingis required of the following matter as there wereno transactions on these matters during the yearunder review:
• Issue of equity shares with differential rights.
• Issue of shares to employees of the Companyunder any scheme.
• No instance of fraud reported by the Auditorsunder Section 143 (12) of the Act.
• There are no proceedings pending under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy code, 2016.
• There was no instance of one-time settlementwith any Banks or financial institution.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTSAFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION BETWEEN THEEND OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND THE DATE OFTHE REPORT
Subsequent to the end of the financial year, theCompany has undertaken certain material actionsthat will create impact in its capital structure andfinancial position:
The Company proposed the issue of 66,72,722equity shares of face value ' 10/- each at a priceof ' 40.05/- per share (including a premiumof ' 30.05/-), on a preferential basis to certainidentified allottees from both Promoter and Non¬Promoter groups. The proposal was approved bythe shareholders through postal ballot on March27, 2025. In-principle approval for the same wasreceived from BSE Limited on April 23, 2025.Pursuant to the said approvals, the Companyallotted 16,49,840 equity shares aggregating to
' 6,60,76,092.00 to the respective allottees, andthe listing approval for the same from BSE Limitedwas received on July 16, 2025.
During the above-mentioned period, the Companyalso approved the sub-division of every 1 (one)preference share of face value Rs 100/- each into 10(ten) preference shares of face value ' 10/- each, inorder to facilitate better capital structure flexibility.
Further, the Company reclassified its authorisedshare capital from ' 72,00,00,000/- (RupeesSeventy-Two Crores only), divided into
4.00. 00.000 equity shares of ' 10/- each and
3.20.00. 000 preference shares of ' 10/- each, to' 72,00,00,000/- divided into 5,20,00,000 equityshares of ' 10/- each and 2,00,00,000 preferenceshares of ' 10/- each. Consequently, Clause V of theMemorandum of Association of the Company wasamended accordingly.
During the year under review, the Companyinadvertently missed filing the outcome of theBoard Meeting held on May 24, 2024, along withthe Statement of Impact of Audit Qualification,as required under the SEBI (LODR) Regulations.Consequently, the Bombay Stock Exchange(BSE) raised a query and levied a penalty of' 1,05,000/- (excluding GST) for the said non¬disclosure.
In line with the principles of good corporategovernance and to uphold regulatory compliancestandards, the Company has made the payment ofthe imposed penalty to the BSE. Simultaneously,the Company has also filed a waiver applicationwith the Stock Exchange, which is currently underconsideration.
The Company remains committed to ensuringstrict compliance with all applicable regulatoryrequirements and is taking necessary steps tostrengthen its internal compliance mechanisms toavoid such instances in the future.
The Company has not received any significantmaterial orders passed by the regulators or courtsor tribunals impacting on the going concern statusand company's operations in future.
Your directors take this opportunity to thank theCustomers, Banks, the Government of India, theGovernment of Tamil Nadu, Stock Exchange andall the Stakeholders and employees of for theircontinued co-operation, support and assistanceextended to the Company.
Place: Chennai G V MANIMARAN
Date: 13th August, 2025 CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR
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