Your directors' take pleasure in presenting the 34th Annual Report on the business and operations of Best Agrolife Limited (“theCompany”) along with the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2025. The consolidated performance ofthe Company and its subsidiaries has been referred to wherever required.
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from operations
1,143.65
1,798.36
1,814.31
1,873.31
Other income (Net)
6.03
6.30
4.58
3.16
Total Income
1,149.68
1,804.66
1,818.89
1,876.47
Profit before financial expenses, depreciation
108.89
68.79
204.82
228.75
Less: Financial expenses
40.96
42.99
65.66
62.41
Depreciation/Amortization
7.06
6.70
42.87
32.64
Profit before tax
60.87
19.09
96.29
133.69
Tax expenses
16.40
5.63
26.40
27.43
Profit after tax for the year
44.47
13.46
69.89
106.27
Total Comprehensive income for the year
47.42
13.56
80.20
126.76
During the financial year, the Company on a standalone basishas reported a total revenue of ? 1143.65 crores against? 1798.35 crores in the previous financial year. The profit(after tax) stood at ? 44.47crores against ? 13.46 crores inthe previous financial year.
During the financial year, the Company on a consolidated basishas reported a total revenue of ? 1814.31 crores against ?1873.31 crores in the previous financial year. The profit (aftertax) stood at ? 69.89 crores against ? 106.27 crores in theprevious financial year.
Financial Year 2024-25 was a year of consolidation anddisciplined execution. Though we witnessed a marginal declinein revenue, from ?1,873 crore in FY 2023-24 to ?1,814 crore,we significantly strengthened the quality of our earnings andoperating model. We consciously pursued financial prudenceand operational efficiency, resulting in improvements acrosskey financial parameters.
Our gross margins improved, supported by an increasing shareof branded sales and value-added patented products. Despiteinflationary input costs and global supply chain volatility, wewere able to reduce operating expenses, optimise inventory,and tighten our working capital cycle. We reduced inventoryby ?185 crore (19% YoY) and streamlined working capital by?146 crore (54% YoY), which significantly boosted our cash
flow. Our operating cash flow surged 540% YoY to ?192crore, and we reduced our total borrowings by ?161 crore,emphasising our commitment to capital efficiency. EBITDA forthe year stood at ?200 crore and PAT was ?70 crore.
The Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of ? 3per share (i.e. 30%) on the Equity Shares of the Company of? 10/- each for the year ended March 31, 2025 (previousyear ? 3 per share i.e. 30%). If the dividend, as recommendedabove, is declared at the ensuing Annual General Meeting('AGM') to be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the totaloutflow towards dividend on Equity Shares for the year wouldbe ? 7.09 crore (Previous year ? 7.09 crore).
The record date for the purposes of the final dividend will beSeptember 23, 2025 and will be paid on or after September30, 2025.
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 ('SEBI Listing Regulations'), the Board ofDirectors of the Company has in place a Dividend DistributionPolicy which aims to maintain a balance between profitretention and a fair, sustainable and consistent distribution ofprofits among its members.
The said Policy is available on the website of the Companyunder the 'Investors' section at https://www.bestagrolife.com/investorss/DIVIDEND-DISTRIBUTION-POLICY.pdf.
The paid-up share capital of the Company as on March 31,2025 was ? 23,64,47,400/- (Twenty-Three Crores Sixty-Four Lacs Forty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Only) dividedinto 2,36,44,740 (Two Crores Thirty-Six Lakhs Forty-FourThousand Seven Hundred Forty) Equity Shares of ? 10/-each. During the year under review, the Company have issuedand allotted 23,43,750 convertible warrants on preferentialbasis in terms of SEBI Regulations and Companies act, 2013including any amendment thereof.
During the year, with respect to Best Agrolife EmployeeStock Option Scheme 2024' (“ESOS 2024”/“Scheme”) theCompany had obtained in-principle approval from BSE andNSE in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefitsand Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, Section 62(1)(b) of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the relevant Rules made thereunder.
There has been no change in the nature of business of theCompany as on the date of this Report.
As permitted under the provisions of the Companies Act,2013, the Board do not propose to transfer any amount togeneral reserve on declaration of Dividend and has decided toretain the entire amount of profit for Financial Year 2024-25in the profit and loss account.
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments havebeen disclosed in the Standalone Financial Statements of theCompany.
Your Company has implemented Best Agrolife Employee StockOption Scheme 2024' (“ESOS 2024”/“Scheme” (hereinafterreferred to as the “Scheme”). The Scheme was approvedby the shareholders at the Annual General meeting held onSeptember 30, 2024. The maximum number of options tobe granted under the ESOS 2024 shall not exceed 6,00,000options, convertibles into equity shares of the Company,which is approximate 2.5% of the paid-up share capital ofthe Company as on the date of approval of the scheme. Oneoption shall entitle the eligible employee to one equity share.The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board(“NRC”) is empowered to administer this scheme includingto determine the eligible employees, the vesting period andexercise price of the options. The Scheme is in compliancewith the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and SweatEquity) Regulations, 2021, as amended from time to time, (the'SEBI ESOP Regulations 2021'). As of the date of this Report,no stock options have been granted to employees under theapproved ESOP. The Company intends to grant options toeligible employees as per the terms of the Scheme and inalignment with the Company's long-term growth objectives.
No deposits have been accepted from the public during theyear under review and no amount on account of principal orinterest on deposits from the public was outstanding as onMarch 31, 2025.
The Company has formulated a Policy on Related PartyTransactions in accordance with the Act and the SEBIListing Regulations including any amendments thereto foridentifying, reviewing, approving and monitoring of RelatedParty Transactions ('RPTs'). The said Policy is available onthe Company's website at https://www.bestagrolife.com/investorss/Policy_On_Materiality_And_Dealing_With_Related_Party_Transactions.pdf.
All RPTs are placed before the Audit Committee for reviewand approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committeeis obtained on an annual basis for the transactions which areplanned/repetitive in nature. A statement giving details of allRPTs entered pursuant to omnibus approval so granted isplaced before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis for itsreview specifying the nature, value and terms and conditionsof the transactions. All the RPTs under Ind AS-24 have beendisclosed in note no. 39 to the Standalone Financial Statementsforming part of this Annual Report.
The RPTs entered into during the year under review wereon arm's length basis, in the ordinary course of business andwere in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Actread with the rules framed thereunder and the SEBI ListingRegulations. Information on transactions with related partiespursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Act read with Rule 8(2)of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in Form AOC-2attached as an Annexure-2 is applicable to the Companyfor the Financial Year 2024-25 and hence forms part of thisreport.
In terms of Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, theCompany submits details of RPTs on a consolidated basis, asper the format specified to the stock exchanges on a half¬yearly basis.
Corporate Governance Report along with Certificate froma Company Secretary in whole-time practice complyingwith the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulatedin Regulation 34 read with Para C of schedule V of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, has been annexed as a part of this Annual Report.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, whichgives a detailed account of state of affairs of the operationsof the Company forms part of this Annual Report. The AuditCommittee of the Company has reviewed the ManagementDiscussion and Analysis report of the Company for the yearended March 31, 2025 as required under the provisions ofthe SEBI (LODR), 2015.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTSAFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION BETWEENTHE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND DATEOF THE REPORT
There has been no material change and commitment, affectingthe financial performance of the Company which occurredbetween the end of the financial year of the Company to whichthe financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the provisions of Section 129(3) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, the Companyhas prepared Consolidated Financial Statements as per IndianAccounting Standard Ind AS-110 on Consolidated FinancialStatements. The audited Consolidated Financial Statementsalong with Auditors' Report thereon forms part of this AnnualReport.
SUBSIDIARIES/JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
As on March 31, 2025 your Company have Five (5)subsidiaries, out of which four (4) subsidiary companies areregistered in India and remaining one (1) is registered outsideIndia. The Company is also having one step down subsidiary.There are no associates or joint venture companies withinthe meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013(“Act'). There has been no material change in the nature of thebusiness of the subsidiaries.
A statement containing the salient features of the financialstatements of our subsidiaries in the prescribed format AOC-1is appended as an Annexure-1 to the Board's report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, thefinancial statements of the Company, consolidated financialstatements along with relevant documents and separateaudited financial statements in respect of subsidiaries,are available on the Company's website at https://www.bestagrolife.com/investors.
The Company will provide the financial statements ofsubsidiaries upon receipt of a written request from any memberof the Company interested in obtaining the same. The financialstatement of subsidiaries will also be available for inspection atthe Registered Office of your Company during working hoursup to the date of the Annual General Meeting.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Company has in place a Code of Conduct (“Code”)which is applicable to the members of the Board and theSenior Management of the Company. The Code lays downthe standard of conduct expected to be followed by theDirectors and Senior Management in their business dealingsand on matters relating to integrity in the workplace, dealingswith stakeholders and in business practices. This Code isintended to provide guidance to the Board of Directors andSenior Management of the Company to manage the affairsof the Company in an ethical manner and is formulated
in accordance with the requirements of the Act and SEBIListing Regulations. All the Board Members and the SeniorManagement employees (as defined in the Code of Conduct)have confirmed compliance with the Code.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Best Agrolife considers human resource to be one of themost valued stakeholders for the Company and accordinglydevelopment of people and providing a best-in-class workenvironment is a key priority for the organization to drivebusiness objectives and goals. Our people practices haveenabled us to create an environment of collaboration andconnect, which has aided us to achieve industrial harmony.Improving employee productivity is of utmost importanceto the organisation. Efforts have been taken on hiring andcreating infrastructure for diverse workforce.
Best Agrolife is very proud that it has impeccable recordin the safety of its human capital, women empowermentand nurturing pool of young talent and considers its humanresources as key to its success story till date.
The Company is also very proud of its grievance redressalsystem which ensures that we are fair, prompt in responseand eliminate any possibility of harassment or unacceptablepractices.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company had a total count of522 permanent employees.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES ANDREMUNERATION
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other detailsas required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, isannexed with this report. Particulars of employees, as requiredunder Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 readwith Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, formspart of this report.
However, in pursuance of Section 136(1) of the Act, this reportis being sent to the shareholders of the Company excluding thesaid information. The said information is available for inspectionby the members at the registered office of the Company duringthe working hours up to the date of Annual General meeting.Any Member interested in obtaining the same may write to theCompany Secretary at info@bestagrolife.com.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, theCompany has in place adequate internal financial controls withreference to the Financial Statements. The Audit Committeeof the Board reviews the internal control systems includinginternal financial control system, the adequacy of internalaudit function and significant internal audit findings with themanagement, Internal Auditors and Statutory Auditors.
As on March 31, 2025 the Company had a rating of CRISILBBB /Stable assigned by CRISIL Ratings for bank loanfacilities aggregating to ? 405 crores:
Facilities/
Instruments
Rating Assigned
Size of the issue
Long Term Rating
CRISIL BBB /Stable
405.00 crores
During the year, 6 (Six) Board Meetings were convened andall meetings were held physically. The details of meetings areprovided in the Corporate Governance Report. The interveninggap between two consecutive meetings was within the periodprescribed under the Companies Act, 2013, SecretarialStandards on Board Meetings and SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amendedfrom time to time.
The Board of Directors has carried out the AnnualPerformance Evaluation of its own, Committees of Board ofDirectors and Individual Directors pursuant to the provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Theperformance of the Board was evaluated by the Board, afterseeking inputs from all Directors on the basis of the criteria suchas Board composition and structures, effectiveness of Boardprocesses, information and functioning etc. The performanceof the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seekinginputs from the Committee members on the basis of thecriteria such as the composition of Committees, effectivenessof Committee meetings etc. The Board and the Nominationand Remuneration Committee reviewed the performanceof the individual Directors on the basis of the criteria suchas contribution of the Individual Director to the Board andCommittee meetings.
Also, in a separate meeting of Independent Directors',performance of Non-Independent Directors', Board as awhole and the Chairman were evaluated, taking into accountthe views of Executive Directors' and Non-Executive Directors'.Performance evaluation of Independent Directors' was doneby the entire Board, excluding the Independent Director beingevaluated.
The salient features of Company's policy on appointment andremuneration of Directors, key managerial personnel and otheremployees including criteria for determining qualifications,positive attributes, independence of Directors' and othermatters provided in Section 178(3) of the Companies Act,2013 has been disclosed in the Corporate Governance report,which forms part of this Report.
As on March 31, 2025, the Audit Committee comprised oftwo Non-Executive Independent Directors', namely Mr. BrajKishore Prasad & Mrs. Chetna, and one Non-Executive Non¬Independent Director, namely Mr. Shuvendu Kumar Satpathy.
Mrs. Chetna is the Chairman of the Committee.
All members of the Audit Committee possess good knowledgeof accounting and financial management. The ManagingDirector, Chief Financial Officer, the Internal Auditors andStatutory Auditors are regularly invited to attend the AuditCommittee Meetings. The Company Secretary is the Secretaryto the Committee. The Internal Auditor reports to the Chairmanof the Audit Committee. The significant audit observationsand corrective actions as may be required and taken by themanagement are presented to the Audit Committee. There havebeen no instances during the year when recommendations ofthe Audit Committee were not accepted by the Board.
During the year, six (6) Audit Committee Meetings were held,details of which are provided in the Corporate GovernanceReport.
At the 29th AGM of the Company held on September 28,2020, pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Rulesmade thereunder, Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, CharteredAccountants (Firm Registration No. 001076N/N500013),were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company fromthe conclusion of the 29th AGM till the conclusion of the 34thAGM to be held in the year 2020.
The Audit Report of Walker Chandiok & Co LLP on theFinancial Statements of the Company for FY 2024-25 formspart of this Annual Report. The Report does not contain anyqualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
The Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting heldon 3rd September, 2025, based on the recommendation ofthe Audit Committee, re-appointed Walker Chandiok & CoLLP, Chartered Accountants as the Statutory Auditors of theCompany pursuant to Section 139 of the Act for a secondterm of five (5) consecutive years i.e. from the conclusion ofthe 34th AGM till the conclusion of the 39th AGM to be heldin the year 2030, subject to approval by the Members at theensuing 34th AGM of the Company.
Accordingly, an Ordinary Resolution proposing the re¬appointment of Walker Chandiok & Co LLP CharteredAccountants as the Statutory Auditors of the Company fora second term of five (5) consecutive years is set out in theNotice of the 34th Annual General Meeting forming part ofthis Annual Report. The Company has received their writtenconsent along with the eligibility certificate confirming thatthey satisfy the criteria provided under Section 141 of the Actand that the re-appointment, if made, shall be in accordancewith the applicable provisions of the Act and rules framedthereunder.
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, Rakhi Rani, Practising Company Secretaries(Membership Number A-31715) has been appointed asSecretarial Auditors of the Company. The Report of theSecretarial Auditor is enclosed as Annexure-5 which formspart of this Report. There has been no qualification, reservation,adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Secretarial Auditorsin their Report.
A Certificate under Clause (i) of point (10) of para C ofSchedule V of the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 by M/s Rakhi Rani, Practicing Company Secretary, (M.No. ACS-31715) confirming that none of the Directors on theBoard of the Company have been debarred or disqualifiedfrom being appointed or continuing as Directors of theCompany by Securities and Exchange Board of I ndia/Ministryof Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority is attachedas Annexure-5(i).
In accordance with the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Boardof the Company has appointed. M/s. Rakhi Rani, PractisingCompany Secretaries, a Peer reviewed firm, as the SecretarialAuditors of the Company for conducting Secretarial Audit andissue the Secretarial Audit Report for a term of consecutivefive (5) years from Financial Year April 1, 2025 to March 31,2030, subject to the approval of the Members of the Companyat the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Pursuant to the requirement of Regulation 21 of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 (the “SEBI LODR”), the Company has constituted a RiskManagement Committee (RMC), to identify, assess, monitorand mitigate various risks to key business objectives. Major risksidentified are systematically addressed through mitigatingactions on continuous basis and monitored regularly withreference to statutory regulations and guidelines. TheCompany's business operations are exposed to a varietyof financial risks such as market risks (foreign exchange risk,internal rate risk and price risk), Liquidity risk etc. The Board ofthe Company has approved the Risk Management Policy of theCompany and authorized the Risk Management Committeeto implement and monitor the risk management plan for theCompany and also identify and mitigate various elements ofrisks, if any, which in the opinion of the Board may threaten theexistence of the Company.
The particulars as prescribed under sub-section (3) (m) ofSection 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014 are furnished in Annexure-3 to theBoard's Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 and 125 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with the IEPF Authority(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 asamended from time to time (“the Rules”), all unpaid orunclaimed dividends are required to be transferred by theCompany to the IEPF Authority after the completion of sevenyears. Further, according to the Rules, the shares on whichdividend has not been paid or claimed by the shareholders forseven consecutive years or more shall also be transferred tothe demat account of the IEPF Authority.
Accordingly, the Company has transferred unpaid/unclaimeddividend for up to FY 2016-17 along with relevant shares tothe Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). The details
are also available on the website of the Company at www.bestagrolife.com.
In compliance with Section 135 of the Act, the Company hasconstituted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committeeto undertake CSR activities, projects and programs as providedin the CSR policy of the Company and as identified underSchedule VII of the Act and excluding activities undertaken inpursuance of its normal course of business.
The Board on the recommendation of CSR Committeeadopted a CSR Policy and the same is available on theCompany's website at https://www.bestagrolife.com/investorss/Corporate-Social-Responsibilitv-Policy-.pdf. TheCSR objectives are designed to serve societal, local andnational goals in the locations that we operate in, create asignificant and sustained impact on local communities andprovide opportunities for our employees to contribute to theseefforts through volunteering.
The Company has spent the entire 2% of the net profitsearmarked for CSR projects during the Financial Year 2024¬25. A Report on the CSR initiatives undertaken by the Companyas per the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibilities Policy)Rules, 2014 is annexed as Annexure-4. The detail of the CSRCommittee and its composition is provided in the CorporateGovernance Report which forms part of this annual report.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Act and Rule 12 of theCompanies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Returnin Form MGT-7 as on March 31, 2025 is available on theCompany's website at www.bestagrolife.com.
The Company has adopted a whistle blower policy wherein theemployees can approach the Management of the Company(Audit Committee in case where the concern involves theSenior Management) and make protective disclosures to theManagement about unethical behaviour, actual or suspectedfraud or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct andInsider Trading Code. The Whistle Blower Policy requires everyemployee to promptly report to the Management any actualor possible violation of the Code or an event an employeebecomes aware of that could affect the business or reputationof the Company. The disclosures reported are addressed in themanner and within the time frames prescribed in the policy. Amechanism is in place whereby any employee of the Companyhas access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee to reportany concern. No person has been denied access to theChairman to report any concern. Further, the said policy hasbeen disseminated within the organisation and has also beenposted on the Company's website at https://www.bestagrolife.com/investorss/VIGIL-MECHANISM-&-WHISTLE-BLOWER-POLICY.pdf.
The Directors have devised proper systems and processes forcomplying with the requirements of applicable SecretarialStandards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries ofIndia and that such systems were adequate and operatingeffectively.
DISCLOSURES AS PER THE SEXUALHARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL)ACT, 2013
Your Company has a policy on prevention of sexual harassmentto ensure harassment-free workspace for the employees.Sexual harassment cases are dealt as per the prevention ofsexual harassment policy. An Internal Committee (IC) hasbeen set up by the Company to redress complaints receivedregarding sexual harassment.
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaintsreceived and disposed of during financial year 2024-25:
Details
Number of complaints pending as at thebeginning of the financial year
Nil
Number of complaints filed during the financialyear
Number of complaints disposed during thefinancial year
Number of complaints pending as at the end of
FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors andSecretarial Auditors have not reported any instances of fraudscommitted in the Company by its officers or employees, to theAudit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Act, details ofwhich are required to be mentioned in this Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITYREPORT
In compliance with Regulation 34 of the SEBI (ListingObligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)forms part of this report.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act,Ms. Isha Luthra (DIN: 07283137) Executive Director of theCompany, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re¬appointment.
During the year, based on the recommendation of theNomination and Remuneration Committee ('NRC'), the Boardapproved the re-appointment of Mr. Braj Kishore Prasad(DIN: 01603310) as the Independent Director for a period offive (5) years, with effect from August 16, 2024 to August15, 2029 (both days inclusive). Additionally, Ms. Isha Luthra(DIN: 07283137) was re-appointed as Whole-Time Directorfor a term of five (5) years, with effect from with effectfrom November 11, 2024 to November 10, 2029 (bothdays inclusive). These appointments were approved by theShareholders of the Company on September 30, 2024,through a special resolution.
All the Independent Directors have given declarations thatthey continue to meet the criteria of independence as laid
down under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 and that they are not debarred fromholding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order orany other such authority. In terms of Regulation 25(8) of theSEBI Listing Regulations, they have confirmed 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 with an objective independentjudgment and without any external influence. The Board ofDirectors of the Company has taken on record the declarationand confirmation submitted by the Independent Directors.
None of the Directors are related to each other within themeaning of the term “Relative” as per Section 2(77) of the Act.
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee ('NRC') and subject to Shareholder'sapproval, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. SurendraSai Nallamalli (DIN: 08837064 as the Whole-Time Director ofthe Company for a period of five (5) years, with effect fromJuly 2, 2025. Additionally, Mr. Pramod Narayan Karlekar(DIN: 01776461) was appointed as a Non-Executive Non¬Independent Director with effect from July 2, 2025.
Mr. Vimal Kumar was re-appointed as Managing Director witheffect from 14th August, 2025, and his appointment shall besubject to approval of members in the ensuing Annual GeneralMeeting.
Mr. Balavenkatarama Prasad Suryadevara (DIN: 02699949)and Shuvendu Kumar Satpathy (DIN- 07552741) ceased tobe Director w.e.f. July 2, 2025.
The Board placed on record its deepest appreciation andgratitude to Mr. Balavenkatarama Prasad Suryadevara andMr. Shuvendu Kumar Satpathy for their valuable contributionduring the tenure in the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2(51) and Section 203of the Companies Act, 2013, the Key Managerial Personnelof the Company as on March 31, 2025 were Mr. VimalKumar, Managing Director, Mr. Vikas Sohanlal Jain, ChiefFinancial Officer and Mrs. Astha Wahi, Company Secretary &Compliance Officer.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 134 (5) of the Act,the Directors to the best of their knowledge and ability herebyconfirm:
i. That in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for theyear ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accountingstandards have been followed and there are no materialdepartures;
ii. that the accounting policies selected and applied areconsistent and the judgments and estimates made arereasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the Company at the endof financial year and of the loss of the Company for thatperiod;
iii. that proper and sufficient care has been taken forthe maintenance 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. that the Annual Accounts for the year ended March 31,2025 have been prepared on a going concern basis
v. that the internal financial controls laid down by the Boardand being followed by the Company are adequate andwere operating effectively.; and
vi. that the proper systems, devised by Directors to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable laws,were adequate and operating effectively.
DECLARATION ON FUNDS RAISED THROUGHPREFERENTIAL ALLOTMENT AND UTILISATIONOF SUCH FUNDS DURING THE YEAR UNDERREVIEW
The Board and members at their meeting held on September 4,2024 and September 30, 2024 respectively have consideredand approved the issue and allotment of 31,25,000,convertible warrants at a price of ? 640/- each. The objectof the issue was to utilize the proceeds to meet the fundingrequirements for the growth in business of the Company,working capital requirements, repayment of debt and/or forgeneral corporate purpose.
Upon receipt of in principle approval from stock exchanges,the Board at its meeting held on 27th December, 2024 allotted23,43,750 warrants instead of 31,25,000 warrants onpreferential basis convertible into one fully paid equity shareof face value of ? 10/- each at a premium of ? 630/- perequity share for each warrant, in one or more tranches, withina period of 18 months from the date of allotment of thewarrants, in accordance with the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations.
Note: Out of 31,25,000 convertible warrants the Board have approvedissuance of 23,43,750 convertible warrants as due to technical issue the initialamount of 25% for 7,81,250 convertible warrants were not credited in the
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During FY 2024-25 no warrants were converted into EquityShares as the balance 75% have not been received from therespective allottees. The upfront 25% of proceeds realized hasbeen fully utilized by the company.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
Your directors state that there being no transactions withrespect to following items during the year under review, nodisclosure or reporting is required in respect of the same:
i. 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;
ii. No applications were made or any proceedings werepending against the Company under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016 and there is no instance of one¬time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution;
iii. No shares with differential voting rights and sweat equityshares have been issued;
iv. Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-timeDirector of your Company receive any remuneration orcommission from any of its subsidiaries.
v. Buy-back of shares.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your directors' wish to place on record their deep sense ofappreciation for the devoted contribution made by theemployees at all levels.
Your directors would also like to place on record theirappreciation for the continued co-operation and supportreceived by the Company during the year from bankers,financial institutions, government authorities, farmingcommunity, business partners, shareholders, customers andother stakeholders. The Directors look forward to continuanceof the supportive relations and assistance in the future.
For and on behalf of the Board
Vimal Kumar Isha Luthra
Managing Director Whole-Time Director
DIN: 01260082 DIN: 07283137
Place: New DelhiDate: September 3, 2025