Your Directors' present herewith the 42nd Annual Report together with Audited Financial Statements of your Company for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025.
Particulars
2024-2025
2023-2024
Income from Operations
60,926.56
65,515.56
Other Income
260.30
193.55
Total Revenue
61,186.86
65,709.11
Profit before Interest, Depreciation & Tax (EBIDTA)
4,141.85
4,209.47
Less: Interest and Finance Charges
121.15
39.24
Depreciation
474.31
454.50
Profit before Taxes
3,546.39
3,715.73
Less: Provision for Income Tax including Deferred Tax
913.97
944.67
Net Profit / (Loss) after Tax
2,632.42
2,771.06
Other Comprehensive Income
(65.97)
(57.60)
Less: Income tax relating to above
-
Other Comprehensive Income after tax
Total Comprehensive Income for the year
2,566.45
2,713.46
Your Company has shown resilience and strategic agility inmanaging a complex mix of external and industry-specificchallenges, despite a volatile global environment.
During the financial year under review, the Company reportedtotal revenue of ' 612 Crores, as against ' 657 Crores. in theprevious year. This decline was primarily attributable to areduction in trading sales volume, in line with our strategicdecision to optimize and rationalize non-core tradingactivities in favor of improving operational efficiency andprofitability.
Due to this strategic planning, though the Company recordeda decline in absolute profit (PBT) of 4.5% from ' 37.2 Crores.in FY 2024 to ' 35.5 Crores. in FY 2025, it is noteworthy thatthe profit margins (PBT) were maintained at 5.8% for FY2025 vs 5.7% for FY 2024, reflecting our strong focus on costoptimization, efficient operational practices, and a balancedproduct mix.
GP Petroleums, a key player in the lubricant manufacturingindustry, is significantly reliant on base oil which is a crude oilderivative as its core input. The year was deeply influenced byongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and EasternEurope, particularly in oil-producing and transit regions.
These conflicts not only disrupted the supply of crude andrefined oil products but also introduced uncertainty in pricingand shipping routes.
Due to the aforementioned external challenges, our coremanufacturing business segment experienced pressure,limiting our ability to enhance overall profitability during theyear. Despite these headwinds, we are pleased to report thatour automotive lubricants division demonstrated resilienceand recorded a commendable growth of 6% in both revenueand profitability, reflecting the strength of our brand,distribution network, and customer-centric product offerings.
Backed by a solid foundation, focused execution, and aclear strategic vision, your Company is well-positioned tonavigate uncertainties and capitalize on emerging growthopportunities in the year ahead.
To conserve cash for the Company's growth and for strategicreasons, the Board of Directors of the Company do notrecommend any Dividend for the Financial Year 2024-25.
Your Company has not transferred any amount of profits toreserves for the Financial Year 2024-25.
During the year under review, there was no change in thePaid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company and it remainedat ' 25,49,21,915/- (divided into 50984383 equity shares of' 5/- each).
GP Petroleums Limited is engaged in the manufacturing andmarketing of lubricating oils, greases, rubber process oils, andother derivatives derived from base oils. These products aremarketed under the well-established brand name "IPOL". Inaddition to its core manufacturing operations, the Companyalso undertakes trading activities in base oils, bitumen, andfuel oils, based on emerging opportunities in the market.
The Company's operations are structured across three keybusiness verticals: Industrial Lubricants, Rubber Process Oils,and Automotive Lubricants.
Industrial Lubricants:
This portfolio includes a comprehensive range of general-purpose lubricants such as hydraulic oils, gear oils, spindleoils, slideway oils, and turbine oils. We also manufactureengine oils, greases, and a full suite of metalworking fluidsincluding soluble cutting oils, semi-synthetic coolants, neatand water-soluble cleaners, neat cutting oils, mist oils,spark erosion oils, quenching oils, rust preventives, as wellas specialty oils like thermic fluids, crack detection oils, andplunger lubrication oils. Transformer oils and white oils arealso part of our product line-up.
Rubber Process Oils (RPO):
Our RPO segment comprises aromatic, paraffinic, andnaphthenic oils, along with secondary plasticizers, which arewidely used across multiple industrial applications.
The Industrial and RPO segments cater to a broad spectrumof industries including automotive OEMs, industrial OEMs,auto component manufacturers, general engineering, metalprocessing, rubber and plastic product manufacturers, tyrecompanies, textiles, cement, sugar, and mining sectors.
Automotive Lubricants:
Under the IPOL brand, the Company offers a wide portfolioof automotive lubricants catering to various segments ofthe Bazaar Trade. These include Diesel Engine Oils (DEO),Passenger Car Motor Oils (PCMO), Motorcycle Oils (MCO),gear and transmission oils, greases, and specialty products.
Additionally, the Company holds an exclusive license fromRepsol S.A., Spain, to manufacture and market its rangeof lubricants in India. The Repsol brand, with its strongassociation with MotoGP, primarily focuses on the premiumMCO segment. These products are formulated to meet thelatest engine requirements and are compliant with BS VIemission norms. The partnership with Repsol was renewed in2022 for an additional period of five years.
Research and Development:
The Company has a dedicated and efficient R&D facility thatsupports the development of innovative, energy-efficient, andenvironmentally sustainable products. Our R&D team ensuresthat product formulations are aligned with evolving globalstandards, OEM specifications, and market expectations.Customised solutions are developed to address specificcustomer requirements.
The Company's manufacturing facility is located at Vasai,Valiv Village, in the Thane district of Maharashtra, with aninstalled annual production capacity of 80,000 KL.
During the year under review, there was no change in thenature of business of the Company.
GP Petroleums Limited remains committed to maintainingthe highest standards of quality, safety, and environmentalsustainability across its operations. The Company'smanufacturing facility at Vasai is certified with multipleinternational standards, reflecting its robust quality andmanagement systems. These certifications include:
• ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
• ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health & SafetyManagement
• ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems
• IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System specificto Automotive OEMs
The Company's accredited R&D Centres play a vital role insupporting continual improvements in product formulations,ensuring adherence to global quality benchmarks, andenhancing performance across product lines.
Our products, marketed under the trusted IPOL andREPSOL brands, are widely recognized in the industry fortheir consistently high quality, technical reliability, andcomprehensive range.
As on March 31, 2025, the Board of Directors of your Companycomprised 6 (six) directors possessing extensive experienceand expertise in their respective field. Of these 1 (one)is an Executive Director, 2 (two) are Non-Executive Non¬Independent Directors and the remaining 3 (three) are Non¬Executive Independent Directors.
During the year under review, the following changes took placein the composition of the Board and Senior Management:
• Mrs. Stuti Kacker (DIN: 07061299), Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director, was re-appointed for a furtherterm of two (2) years w.e.f. August 05, 2024.
• Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta (DIN:08786735) was appointedas a Non-Executive Independent Director for a term of 2(two) consecutive years w.e.f. August 13, 2024.
• Mr. Mahesh Damle (DIN: 08261516), completed hissecond and final term as an Independent Director andceased to be a Director of the Company w.e.f. the close ofbusiness hours on October 28, 2024.
• Mr. Rajesh Mittal (DIN: 00231710) was appointed as aNon-Executive Independent Director for a term of 2 (two)consecutive years w.e.f. January 18, 2025.
• Mr. Bhaswar Mukherjee (DIN: 01654539), completed hissecond and final term as an Independent Director andceased to be a Director of the Company w.e.f. the close ofbusiness hours on February 11, 2025.
• Mr. Manish Thapar, Business Head - Automotive ofthe Company (SMP), tendered his resignation due topersonal reasons and ceased to hold the said positionw.e.f. the close of business hours on October 31, 2024.
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for theleadership, guidance, and meaningful contributions of theDirectors during their respective tenures. Their steadfastcommitment to strong governance practices and their activerole in shaping the Company's long-term growth trajectoryhave been truly commendable.
RETIREMENT BY ROTATION AND SUBSEQUENTRE-APPOINTMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 and otherapplicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. ArjunVerma (DIN: 10102249), Whole Time Director of your Companyretires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meetingand being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. YourBoard of Directors recommends his re-appointment. Briefresume/details of Mr. Arjun Verma as required under theListing Regulations and Secretarial Standards forms part ofthe notice of 42nd AGM.
Except as stated above, there were no other changes in thecomposition of the Board of Directors and Key ManagerialPersonnel or Senior Management Person during the financialyear under review.
There were no material changes and commitments occurredsince the end of the year and till the date of the report exceptthe following:
• The Company has signed a Joint Venture Agreement withWest Coast Oils LLP on May 06, 2025 to establish a jointventure company for the purpose of engaging in thebusiness of manufacturing and trading of the specialtybitumen products and other allied commodities - all
types and grades of Bitumen Emulsions, PMB (PolymerModified Bitumen), CRMB (Crumb Rubber ModifiedBitumen) and other value added Bitumen Products.
• The Company has entered into a Share PurchaseAgreement on June 07, 2025, to acquire 50% stakein Amron Oil Resources Private Limited (the "TargetCompany") to form it as its JV Company in associationwith West Coast Oils LLP.
• The Company has executed Manufacturing andMarketing Agreement with Delta Fuel and LubricantsNigeria Limited, based in Lagos, Nigeria (Manufacturer/Distributor) on July 08, 2025, to manufacture/blend,supply and market products under the brand name IPOLin the territory of Nigeria and other West African markets.
All Independent Directors of the Company have submitteddeclarations under the provisions of Section 149(7) of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations"), confirming that they meetthe criteria of independence as prescribed under Section149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI ListingRegulations. They have also affirmed that they are notaware of any circumstance or situation which exists or maybe reasonably anticipated that could impair or impact theirability to discharge their duties as Independent Directorswith objective and independent judgment and without anyexternal influence. Further, all Independent Directors havecomplied with the provisions of Rule 6 of the Companies(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (asamended), pertaining to the inclusion of their names in theIndependent Directors' Databank. There has been no changein the circumstances affecting their continued status asIndependent Directors of the Company. Moreover, none of theDirectors of the Company have been debarred or disqualifiedfrom holding the office of Director pursuant to any orderissued by SEBI or any other statutory authority.
The Board has taken on record the declarations andconfirmations submitted by the Independent Directors afterundertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same.In the opinion of the Board, all the Independent Directorspossess requisite qualifications, experience, expertise(including proficiency in terms of Section 150(1) of the Actand applicable rules thereunder) and hold high standards ofintegrity required to discharge their duties with an objectiveindependent judgment and without any external influence.
The Company has adopted a comprehensive Nomination,Remuneration and Succession Planning Policy, formulatedin line with the recommendations of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee of the Board. This policy governs theappointment and remuneration of Directors, Key ManagerialPersonnel (KMPs), and Senior Management, and is aligned
with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013and the applicable provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The policy outlines the criteria for identifying and evaluatingindividuals for appointment to the Board and senior positions,as well as the framework for determining their compensation,keeping in view factors such as qualifications, experience,performance, and industry benchmarks.
The salient features of the policy are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report,and the complete policy is available on the Company's websiteat: https://gppetroleums.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NR-Sucession-Policy.pdf
In compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013,and the SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended from timeto time, the Board of Directors has undertaken an annualevaluation of its own performance, the performance of itsvarious Committees, and that of the individual Directors.
The evaluation process was based on a well-defined set ofparameters. The manner, criteria, and process of evaluationhave been detailed in the Corporate Governance Report,which forms part of this Annual Report.
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified frombeing appointed as Directors as specified in Section 164(2) ofthe Act read with Rule 14 of the Companies (Appointment andQualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014.
Pursuant to Section 134 (3)(c) and (5) of the Companies Act,2013, your Directors hereby state and confirm that:
I. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed, along withproper explanation relating to material departures if,any.
II. Such accounting policies have been selected andapplied consistently and judgments and estimates havebeen made that are reasonable and prudent to give atrue and fair view of the Company's state of affairs as atthe end of the Financial Year and of the Company's profitand loss of the Company for the year ended on that date.
III. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for themaintenance of adequate accounting records, inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and forpreventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
IV. The annual financial statements have been prepared ona going concern basis.
V. That internal financial controls were laid down to be
followed and that such internal financial controls wereadequate and were operating effectively.
VI. Proper systems were devised to ensure compliancewith the provisions of all applicable laws and that suchsystems were adequate and operating effectively.
Your Company has in place adequate internal financialcontrols with reference to its financial statements. Thesecontrols are designed to ensure the orderly and efficientconduct of business operations, including strict adherence toCompany's policies, safeguarding of assets, prevention anddetection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completenessof accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliablefinancial information.
The Company has implemented robust policies and standardoperating procedures to reinforce these objectives. TheInternal Audit function, through periodic audits, reviewsthe effectiveness of these controls. Based on internalaudit reports, process owners are required to undertakeappropriate corrective and remedial actions within theirrespective domains to enhance the control environment.
Significant audit findings and the corresponding correctivemeasures are regularly reviewed and monitored by theAudit Committee of the Board. Further details regarding theadequacy of internal financial controls are provided in theManagement Discussion and Analysis, forming part of thisAnnual Report.
The Shareholders of the Company at the 41st Annual GeneralMeeting, had approved the appointment of M/s. J Mandaland Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm registration No.302100E/500422N), as the Statutory Auditors of the Companyfor a term of 5 years commencing from the conclusion of the41st Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 46thAnnual General Meeting.
The Statutory Auditors' vide their report dated May 28, 2025,have expressed an unmodified opinion on the AuditedFinancial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2025. Thereport of the Statutory Auditors read with notes to accountbeing self-explanatory needs no further clarification. Noqualification, reservation or adverse remark has beenreported in the Auditor's Report.
The Board, at its meeting held on May 28, 2025, basedon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, hasconsidered, approved, and recommended to the Membersof the Company, the appointment of M/s. Pusalkar & Co.,Practicing Company Secretaries as Secretarial Auditors ofthe Company. The proposed appointment is for a term of 5(five) consecutive years from the financial year 2025-26 tothe financial year 2029-30, on payment of such remuneration
as may be mutually agreed upon with Secretarial Auditors.M/s. Pusalkar & Co., have confirmed that they are notdisqualified from being appointed as the Secretarial Auditorsof the Company and satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria.The Secretarial Audit Report and the Secretarial ComplianceReport for the financial year 2024-25, does not contain anyqualification, reservation, or adverse remark.
During the year under review, the Secretarial Auditors havenot reported any instances of fraud under Section 143(12)of the Act and therefore disclosure of details under Section134(3)(ca) of the Act is not applicable. For further details onthe proposed appointment of Secretarial Auditors, pleaserefer to the 42nd Notice of AGM.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, M/s. Jain Mittal Chaudhary & Associates carried outthe internal audit of the Company for the year under review.
The Board on the recommendation of the Audit Committeehas appointed M/s. PNG & Co., Chartered Accountant, as theInternal Auditors of the Company to conduct the internal auditin fair and transparent manner for the Financial Year 2025-26.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit)Amendment Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, yourCompany has been carrying on Cost Audit of the Companyand accordingly such accounts and records are maintainedby the Company.
The Board on the recommendation of the Audit Committee hasre-appointed Mr. Dilip Murlidhar Bathija, Cost Accountants,as the Cost Auditors for conducting the cost audit of yourCompany for the Financial Year 2025-26. The Company hasalso received necessary certificate(s) from the Cost Auditorsunder Section 141 of the Act, conveying his eligibility to act asa Cost Auditor.
As required under the Companies Act, 2013, a resolutionseeking member's approval for ratification and considerationof the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor forms part ofthe Notice convening 42nd AGM.
Particulars of contracts or arrangements entered into withrelated parties referred to in Section 188(1) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 in prescribed Form AOC-2 is annexed to this report.
Your Company has laid down a well-defined risk managementframework to identify, assess and monitor risks and strengthencontrols to mitigate risks and also has a comprehensive RiskManagement Policy in place.
The Risk Management Committee meets at periodicalintervals to review various elements of risk categorized into
high, medium and low risk areas and the Board through theCommittee monitors the risk mitigation measures to ensurethat the risks are mitigated through appropriate measuresundertaken and the probability of recurrence is minimized.Relevant details of the Committee and its working to mitigatethe risk is provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
Detailed information on Corporate Social ResponsibilityPolicy developed and implemented by the Company on CSRinitiatives taken during the year pursuant to Section 135 ofthe Companies Act, 2013, as Annual Report on CSR activities isannexed to this Report. Other relevant details in relation to CSRCommittee, such as terms of reference of the CSR Committee,number and dates of meetings held and attendance of theDirectors are given separately in the Corporate GovernanceReport.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and the Investor Education and Protection FundAuthority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules,2016 and any amendment thereof, read with all relevantnotifications as issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairsfrom time to time, all shares in respect of which dividendhas remained unpaid or unclaimed for a period of sevenconsecutive years have been transferred by the Company,within the stipulated due date, to the Investor Education andProtection Fund (IEPF).
A list of shareholders along-with their DP ID and Client ID andFolio No. who have not claimed their dividends for the last 7consecutive years and whose shares are therefore liable totransfer to IEPF Account, has been displayed on the websiteof the Company at www.gppetroleums.co.in besides sendingcommunications to individual respective shareholders andissuance of public notice in Newspapers.
Members are requested to ensure that they claim the dividendsand shares referred above, before they are transferred to thesaid Fund. The time due for transfer of unclaimed dividend toIEPF are provided in the Notes to the notice of 42nd AGM. Theshareholders are encouraged and requested to verify theirrecords and claim their dividends for all the earlier sevenyears, if not claimed.
Your Company remains committed to providing a safe,respectful, and inclusive work environment for all employees,particularly women, and has adopted a Zero Tolerance Policytowards any form of sexual harassment at the workplace.The Company has formulated and implemented a Policy onPrevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassmentat Workplace, in alignment with the provisions of the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibitionand Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder.
The policy is applicable to all women employees of theCompany, whether permanent, contractual, temporary, ortrainees, across all locations. It sets out clear definitions,redressal mechanisms, and responsibilities to ensure that allemployees can work in an environment free of harassment,intimidation, and abuse.
In accordance with the said Act, the Company has constitutedan Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), comprising bothinternal members and an external independent memberwith relevant experience. The ICC is empowered to receive,investigate, and redress complaints, and it functions withcomplete confidentiality and impartiality.
The Company conducts regular awareness programs,sensitization workshops, and training sessions acrosslocations to educate employees about the policy, their rights,and the procedure for reporting incidents. These initiativesreinforce the Company's commitment to fostering a culture ofrespect and accountability.
During the financial year under review, no complaints ofsexual harassment were received by the Internal ComplaintsCommittee.
Your Board of Directors reaffirms its commitment to upholdingthe dignity of every individual at the workplace and ensuringa safe working environment for all.
Your Company remains committed to ensuring a safe andsupportive work environment for all women employees andcomplies with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961and the rules framed thereunder.
The Company extends all statutory benefits to eligible womenemployees, including paid maternity leave, medical bonus,nursing breaks, protection against dismissal during maternity,and continuity of service and benefits in accordance with theapplicable law.
Women employees are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternityleave for the first two children and 12 weeks for subsequentchildren, along with additional leave for complicationsarising from pregnancy or related medical conditions. TheCompany's policies are aligned with the Act to safeguard thehealth, dignity, and financial security of women employeesduring and after maternity.
During the financial year under review, there were noemployees who availed maternity benefits. Nonetheless, theCompany remains fully compliant with the provisions of theAct and continues to maintain necessary systems, processes,and awareness to ensure timely support to eligible employees.
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read withRule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees ofthe Company is annexed to this report.
Your Company firmly believes that its people are its greateststrength, and acknowledges the critical role of human capitalin driving sustained growth and organizational success.We deeply value the talent, integrity, and dedication of ouremployees, recognizing them as one of the most vital assetsof the Company.
We foster a culture of entrepreneurship, collaboration,and teamwork, which not only motivates employees butalso nurtures innovation and high performance. Our workenvironment is inclusive, supportive, and designed toempower individuals to reach their full potential.
The Company has been successful in attracting and retainingkey talent, owing to its competitive compensation structures,robust learning and development initiatives, and clearlydefined career growth opportunities. Our focus on continuouslearning and upskilling ensures that employees are well-equipped to meet evolving industry demands and embraceemerging technologies.
This employee-centric approach has helped us build acohesive, high-performing team that consistently contributesto the Company's strategic goals and operational excellence.
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct applicableto all its Board members and senior management, whichincludes the roles, responsibilities, and liabilities ofIndependent Directors as prescribed under the CompaniesAct, 2013 as the Company believes in "Zero Tolerance"against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings/behaviorin any form and the Board has laid down certain directivesto counter such acts. Such code of conduct has also beenplaced on the Company's website. All Board members andsenior management personnel (as per Regulation 26 (3) ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations) have affirmed compliance withthe applicable Code of Conduct. A declaration to this effect,signed by the WTD & CFO, forms part of this Report.
The Company has established a Vigil Mechanism andformulated a comprehensive Whistle Blower Policy/Mechanism to provide a formal platform for Directors,employees, their representative bodies, and otherstakeholders to report genuine concerns regarding unethicalbehaviour, actual or suspected fraud, or any violation of theCompany's Code of Conduct or Ethics Policy.
This mechanism ensures adequate safeguards to protectwhistle blowers from any form of victimization or harassmentand enables direct access to the Chairman of the AuditCommittee, in appropriate or exceptional cases.
It is hereby affirmed that no personnel have been deniedaccess to the Audit Committee under this policy. The WhistleBlower Policy is available on the Company's website and canbe accessed at the following link https://gppetroleums.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Vigil-Mechanism-and-Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDERTRADING
The Company has adopted Code of Conduct for Prevention ofInsider Trading and Code of fair disclosure and inquiry in caseof leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information ("Codes")under the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,2015, with a view to regulate trading in securities by theDirectors, KMPs and Designated employees of the Companyand for fair disclosure and inquiry in case of leak of UPSI. TheCodes lays down guidelines for procedures to be followedand disclosures to be made by insiders while trading in theshares of the Company and the said codes are available onthe website of the Company.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITYREPORT
In terms of Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations readwith relevant SEBI Circulars, new reporting requirementson ESG parameters were prescribed under "BusinessResponsibility and Sustainability Report" ('BRSR').
As per the SEBI Circulars, effective from the Financial Year2022-23, filing of BRSR is mandatory for the top 1000 listedcompanies based on market capitalization. Since theCompany does not fall into the top 1000 list, the requirementfor filing BRSR for the Financial Year 2024-25 is not applicableto the Company.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEE ANDINVESTMENTS
Particulars of loan given, investment made and guaranteegiven is provided in the financial statements. Please referNotes to the Financial Statements. No loan/advance isoutstanding to any Company in which the Directors areinterested.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGSAND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technologyabsorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo asrequired pursuant to Section 134(3) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014 is annexed to this Report.
FIXED DEPOSIT / PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted or renewed any deposit(s)within the purview of the provisions of Section 73 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptanceof Deposit) Rules, 2014 during the year under review. Hence,
requirements of furnishing details of deposits which are not incompliance with Chapter V of the Act is not applicable.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BYTHE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
No significant material orders have been passed by theRegulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impactthe going concern status of the Company and its futureoperations.
COMMITTEES OF BOARD
The details of Committees constituted by the Board ofDirectors and brief details pertaining to the composition,terms of reference, meetings held and attendance of theMembers to the Committees during the year have beenenumerated in Corporate Governance Report forming part ofthe Annual Report.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board met 5 (five) times during the Financial Year 2024-25i.e. on May 28, 2024, August 13, 2024, October 10, 2024,November 06, 2024 and January 18, 2025. Detailed informationabout the same is given in the Corporate Governance Report.
SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURE/ASSOCIATE COMPANY
Your Company does not have any Subsidiary/AssociateCompany during the year under review. However, yourCompany has signed a Joint Venture Agreement with WestCoast Oils LLP on May 06, 2025 to establish a joint venturecompany for the purpose of engaging in the business ofmanufacturing and trading of the specialty bitumen productsand other allied commodities - all types and grades ofBitumen Emulsions, PMB (Polymer Modified Bitumen), CRMB(Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen) and other value addedBitumen Products.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
A separate section on Corporate Governance Report asprescribed under the SEBI Listing Regulations forms anintegral part of Annual Report. A certificate of complianceby the Statutory Auditors of the Company forms part of thisannual report.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The extract of annual return pursuant to Section 92(3) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, is availableon the following link of Company's website viz. https://gppetroleums.co.in/disclosure-under-reg-46-of-the-lodr-2/annual-return/
DISCLOSURE ON COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIALSTANDARDS
During the year under review, your Company has compliedwith the applicable Secretarial Standards i.e., SS-1 and SS-2,relating to "Meetings of the Board of Directors" and "GeneralMeetings", respectively, issued by the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India.
A detailed report on the Management Discussion and Analysisfor the financial year under review is presented in a separatesection forming an integral part of the Annual Report. Itgives details of the overall industry structure, economicdevelopments, performance and state of affairs of yourCompany and their adequacy, risk management systems andother material developments during the year.
Your Company's official website, www.gppetroleums.co.in,serves as a comprehensive and transparent platform fordissemination of information relevant to all stakeholders.It hosts detailed data on the corporate profile, productofferings, financial performance, statutory disclosures,corporate policies, and other key updates concerning theCompany.
In line with our commitment to improved stakeholdercommunication and digital accessibility, the Company hasrecently revamped its website with a fresh, user-friendlyinterface and enhanced features to ensure seamlessaccess to information. The upgraded website reflects theCompany's evolving brand identity and reinforces its focus ontransparency, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
During the year under review, no fraud has been reportedby the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act,2013.
During the year under review:
(i) No proceedings are made or pending under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and there isno instance of one-time settlement with any Bank orFinancial Institution;
(ii) The requirement to disclose the details of the differencebetween the amount of the valuation done at the timeof one-time settlement and the valuation done whiletaking a loan from the Banks or Financial Institutionsalong with the reasons thereof, is not applicable;
(iii) No shares with differential voting rights and sweat equityshares have been issued;
Certain statements made in this Directors' Report and itsAnnexures may constitute "forward-looking statements"within the meaning of applicable securities laws andregulations. These statements relate to the Company'sfuture business prospects, objectives, projections,estimates, expectations, or predictions and are based onvarious assumptions and assessments made in light of theinformation currently available to the management.
Actual results may differ materially from those expressed orimplied in the forward-looking statements due to a numberof factors, including but not limited to changes in governmentpolicies and regulations, economic developments, industrytrends, taxation policies, and other external and internalfactors beyond the Company's control.
The Board of Directors takes this opportunity to wholeheartedlyacknowledge and appreciate the outstanding contributionsof all employees across the organization. Their dedication,commitment, and pursuit of excellence continue to be thedriving force behind the Company's success and sustainedgrowth.
The Board also extends its sincere gratitude to all Investors,Customers, Dealers, Agents, Suppliers, Clients, Governmentand Regulatory Authorities, Stock Exchanges, Consultants,Lenders, and Bankers for their continued trust and support.Your confidence in the Company is both valued andmotivating. We further thank the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,our legal advisors, solicitors, and business associates for theirconsistent guidance and cooperation throughout the year.
As we reflect on the year gone by, we take pride in ourcollective achievements and look forward with optimismand determination. With the continued support of all ourstakeholders, we are confident in our ability to pursue newopportunities and achieve greater milestones in the yearsahead.
On behalf of the Board of Directors ofGP Petroleums Limited
Place: Mumbai Ayush Goel
Date: August 12, 2025 Chairman