Your Directors have immense pleasure in presenting the 15th (Fifteenth) Annual Report on the performance of the Companytogether with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Company’s financial performance (Standalone and Consolidated) for FY 2024-25 is summarized below:
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
Year endedMarch 31,2025
YearendedMarch 31, 2024
Revenue from Operations
1,10,776.52
94,853.10
Other Income
2,701.83
1,152.88
Profit for the year before Finance cost,Depreciation and Exceptional Items
19,706.94
15,051.84
19,706.48
15,051.35
Less: Finance Cost
1,278.13
876.66
Less: Depreciation and Amortization Expenses
8,103.85
5,391.27
Profit before Exceptional Items
10,324.96
8,783.91
10,324.50
8,783.42
Less: Exceptional Item
Profit Before Tax
Less: Tax expenses
2,901.06
2,196.76
Profit for the year
7,423.90
6,587.15
7,423.44
6,586.66
Other Comprehensive Income
(38.06)
(45.42)
Total Comprehensive Income for the year
7,385.84
6,541.73
7,385.38
6,541.24
The above figures are extracted from the Standalone andConsolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordancewith accounting principles generally accepted in India asspecified under Sections 129 and 133 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 (“the Act”) read with the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014, as amended and other relevant provisionsof the Act and guidelines issued by the Securities andExchange Board of India.
The Financial Statements as stated above are available onthe Company’s website at www.borosil.com
In order to conserve the resources for future growth of theCompany, the Board of Directors have not recommendedany dividend for the year under review.
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 43A ofSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 (the “Listing Regulations”), the Boardof Directors of the Company have adopted a DividendDistribution Policy. The same is available on the Company’swebsite at Dividend Distribution Policy.
During the year under review, the Company has nottransferred any amount to the General Reserve. For moredetails on Reserves, please refer to Note No. 21 of theaccompanying Standalone Financial Statement.
During the year under review, in compliance with theprovisions of SEBI (Issue of Capital and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2018, (“SEBI ICDRRegulations”) the Listing Regulations and the Act andRules made thereunder, the Company successfullyraised ?150 crores by an issue of equity shares through aQualified Institutions Placement (QIP). The proceeds fromthe QIP have been fully utilized towards the repayment/prepayment, in full or in part, of long-term project loans andshort-term working capital loans availed by the Company,and for general corporate purposes. The QIP significantlyenhanced the Company’s financial flexibility. There havebeen no deviations or variations in the utilization of proceedsfrom the stated objects ofthe issue.
During FY 2024-25, the paid-up equity share capital of theCompany has increased from ^11,45,82,095/- consistingof ^11,45,82,095 fully paid-up equity shares of ?1/- eachto ^11,95,22,990/- consisting of 11,95,22,990 fully paid upequity shares of ?1/- each on account of the following:
• Allotment of 2,23,914 equity shares of face value of?1/- each upon exercise of stock options under “BorosilLimited - Special Purpose Employee Stock OptionPlan, 2020” and “Borosil Limited - Employee StockOption Scheme 2020”; and
• Allotment of 47,16,981 Equity Shares onJune 25, 2024, to eligible Qualified Institutional Buyersunder the provisions of Chapter VI of SEBI ICDRRegulations, 2018 at a premium of ?317 per equityshare aggregating to ?150 crores.
During the year under review, the Company has neitherissued shares with differential voting rights nor sweat equityshares.
During FY 2024-25, the Company achieved Revenue fromOperations of ?1,107.77 crores as against ?948.53 crores inFY 2023-24, representing a growth of 16.79%. This includesother operating income of ?19.19 crores during FY 2024-25as against ?6.28 crores in FY 2023-24.
The Profit Before Finance Cost, Depreciation andExceptional Items for the year amounted to ?197.07 crores,representing margin of 17.79%, an increase by 30.93%.The Company’s Operational Profit Before Tax was ?83.87crores in FY 2024-25 as compared to ?82.21 crores inFY 2023-24. The Company earned Other Income of ?27.02crores during FY 2024-25 as compared to ?11.53 croresin FY 2023-24. The other income during FY 2024-25 wasprimarily on account of income from investments andtransfer of tenancy rights in certain assets. The Companyrecorded Profit Before Tax of ?103.25 crores in FY 2024-25as compared to ?87.84 crores in FY 2023-24.
Profit After Tax (PAT) during FY 2024-25 was ?74.24crores as against ?65.87 crores in the previous year,showing a growth of 12.70%. The effective tax rate forFY 2024-25, including provisions for deferred tax was28.10%, as compared to an effective tax rate of 25.01%during FY 2023-24. The higher effective tax rate wasprimarily due to discontinuation of indexation benefits onlong-term capital assets, effective July 23, 2024, resultingin a reversal of deferred tax credit.
The Profit Before Finance Cost, Depreciation andExceptional Items for the year amounted to ?197.06 crores,representing margin of 17.79%, an increase by 30.93%.
The Company’s Operational Profit Before Tax was ?83.86crores in FY 2024-25 as compared to ?82.20 crores inFY 2023-24.
The Company earned Other Income of ?27.02 crores duringFY 2024-25 as compared to ?11.53 crores in FY 2023-24.The other income during FY 2024-25 was primarily onaccount of income from investments and transfer of tenancyrights in certain assets.
The Company recorded a Profit Before Tax of?103.25crores in FY 2024-25 as compared to ?87.83 crores inFY 2023-24. Profit After Tax (PAT) during FY 2024-25 was?74.23 crores as against ?65.87 crores in the previousyear. The effective tax rate for FY 2024-25 was 28.10%as against 25.01% in the previous year. The highereffective tax rate was primarily due to discontinuation ofindexation benefits on long-term capital assets, effectiveJuly 23, 2024, resulting in a reversal of deferred tax credit.
As of March 31, 2025, the Company has net debt of?26.51 crores as against ?159.39 crores as ofMarch 31, 2024. In line with its treasury policy, allincremental funds are invested in high credit qualitysecured debt instruments.
During FY 2024-25, the Return on Capital Employed(ROCE) was 12.83%. However, the operating ROCE was11.49% (excluding surplus funds of ?49.63 crores, deferredtax of ?18.97 crores and capital work in progress of?13.55 crores). The closing capital employed for thebusiness was ?841.15 crores with Earnings before Interestand Tax (EBIT) of ?96.66 crores. The EBIT margin of theCompany during FY 2024-25 was 8.72%.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report forthe year under review, as stipulated under the ListingRegulations, forms part of this Annual Report asAnnexure A.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations,the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report(“BRSR”) disclosing initiatives taken by the Company froman environmental, social and governance perspective,forms part of this Annual Report.
The Company is committed to maintaining the higheststandards of Corporate Governance and adhering to theCorporate Governance requirements and transparencyin all its dealings and places high emphasis on businessethics.
As per Regulation 34 read with Schedule V to the ListingRegulations, a separate report on Corporate Governance,together with a certificate from M/s. Chaturvedi & Shah LLP,Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.101720W/W100355), Statutory Auditors of the Company, regardingcompliance with the conditions of Corporate Governanceas stipulated under the Listing Regulations, forms part ofthis Annual Report.
The Company has in force the following Schemes, whichare in line with the Securities and Exchange Board ofIndia (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021 (“SBEB Regulations”):
• Borosil Limited - Special Purpose Employee StockOption Plan 2020 (“ESOP 2020”); and
• Borosil Limited - Employee Stock Option Scheme,2020 (“NEW ESOS 2020”).
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee administersand monitors ESOP 2020 and NEW ESOS 2020. TheCompany has obtained a certificate from M/s. DhrumilM. Shah & Co. LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries,Secretarial Auditor of the Company, confirming thatthe ESOP Schemes, viz. ESOP 2020 and NEW ESOS2020 have been implemented in accordance with SBEBRegulations and in accordance with the resolutionspassed by the Board of Directors, who were authorized inthis behalf, and the shareholders in the general meeting,respectively. This certificate will be available for inspectionby the Members during the Annual General Meeting.
The details required to be disclosed under Regulation 14of SBEB Regulations in respect of ESOP 2020 and NEWESOS 2020, are available on the Company’s website atwww.borosil.com
Acalypha Realty Limited (“ARL”), a wholly owned subsidiaryof the Company, intends to venture in the real estatebusiness and is yet to commence its business operations.During the year ended March 31,2025, ARL incurred a lossof ?0.46 lakhs, as compared to a loss of ?0.49 lakhs duringthe previous year ended March 31, 2024.
Stylenest India Limited (“SIL”), a wholly owned subsidiary ofthe Company, has been incorporated on April 08, 2025. SILwill be engaged, inter alia, in the business of manufacturing,marketing and distribution of household and kitchenwareproducts and related items.
The Company does not have any associate/Joint venturecompanies.
The Company has formulated a Policy for determiningmaterial subsidiaries. The said policy is available on theCompany’s website at Material Subsidiary Policy.
The Consolidated Financial Statement of the Company forFY 2024-25 are prepared in compliance with the applicableprovisions of the Act and as stipulated under Regulation 33of the Listing Regulations, as well as in accordance with the
Indian Accounting Standards notified under the Companies(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended.The Audited Consolidated Financial Statement, togetherwith the Auditor’s Report thereon, forms part of this AnnualReport.
A statement providing details of performance, contributionto the overall performance of the Company and salientfeatures of the financial statement of the SubsidiaryCompany is provided as Annexure (Form AOC-1) to theAudited Consolidated Financial Statement of the Companyand therefore, not repeated in this Report to avoidduplication.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, theAudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statementof the Company, along with relevant documents and theFinancial Statement of the Subsidiary Company, areavailable on the Company’s website at Audited FinancialStatements and Annual Report.
Any member desirous of obtaining copies of the FinancialStatement of the Subsidiary Company may write an e-mailto bl.secretarial@borosil.com up to the date of the ensuingAnnual General Meeting (the “AGM”).
The Board based on the recommendation of the Nominationand Remuneration Committee had appointed Mr. AdarshMenon (DIN: 10805162) as an Additional Non-Executive,Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire byrotation, for a term of 3 (three) consecutive years i.e. fromNovember 13, 2024 up to November 12, 2027 subject toapproval of the Members of the Company.
The Members of the Company on January 25, 2025, byway of a Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot,approved appointment of Mr. Adarsh Menon as a Non¬Executive Independent Director for a term of 3 (three)consecutive years i.e. from November 13, 2024 up toNovember 12, 2027, not liable to retire by rotation.
Additionally, the Members of the Company onJanuary 25, 2025, by way of Special Resolutions, approvedthe following:
• Re-appointment of Mr. Kewal Handa (DIN: 00056826)as an Independent Director of the Company, not liableto retire by rotation, for the second term of 5 (five)consecutive years i.e. from February 03, 2025 up toFebruary 02, 2030;
• Re-appointment of Mr. Kanwar Bir Singh Anand(DIN: 03518282) as an Independent Director ofthe Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for thesecond term of 5 (five) consecutive years i.e. fromFebruary 03, 2025 up to February 02, 2030; and
• Re-appointmentof Ms. AnupaSahney(DIN: 00341721)as an Independent Director of the Company, not liableto retire by rotation, for the second term of 5 (five)consecutive years i.e. from February 03, 2025 up toFebruary 02, 2030
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of theAct and the Articles of Association of the Company,Mr. Pradeep Kumar Kheruka (DIN: 00016909), Non¬Executive Director retires by rotation and, being eligible,has offered himself for re-appointment. Mr. PradeepKumar Kheruka, aged around 73 years, is a Non-ExecutiveDirector, Chairman and Promoter of the Company. In termsof Regulation 17(1A) of the Listing Regulations, consent ofthe Members by way of Special Resolution is required forcontinuation of a Non-Executive Director beyond the ageof 75 years. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Kheruka will be attainingthe age of 75 years on July 23, 2026, and hence hiscontinuation beyond 75 years would require the approval ofthe Members by way of a Special resolution.
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary (DIN: 07425111) wasappointed as Whole-time Director of the Companyfor a period of 3 (three) years with effect fromFebruary 12, 2023. The present term of Mr. RajeshKumar Chaudhary is up to February 11, 2026. The Boardof Directors of the Company at their meeting held onMay 19, 2025, based on the recommendation of theNomination and Remuneration Committee and subject tothe approval of the Members of the Company, have re¬appointed Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary as Whole-timeDirector of the Company for a further period of 3 (three)years commencing from February 12, 2026.
The resolutions seeking Members’ approval for the abovere-appointment of Directors, along with the disclosuresrequired pursuantto Regulation 36 of the Listing Regulationsand the Secretarial Standards-2 on General Meetings, formpart of the Notice of the ensuing 15th AGM.
As at March 31,2025, the Company has 4 (four) IndependentDirectors, namely, Ms. Anupa Sahney, Mr. Kewal Handa,Mr. Kanwar Bir Singh Anand and Mr. Adarsh Menon.
All Independent Directors of the Company have givendeclarations under Section 149(7) of the Act that they meetthe criteria of independence as laid down under Section149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the ListingRegulations. In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the ListingRegulations, the Independent Directors have confirmedthat they are not aware of any circumstance or situation,which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that couldimpair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with anobjective, independent judgment and without any externalinfluence. The Board of Directors of the Company have takenon record the declaration and confirmation submitted by theIndependent Directors after undertaking due assessment ofthe veracity of the same. The Independent Directors havealso confirmed that they have complied with Schedule IVto the Act and the Company’s Code of Conduct. There hasbeen no change in the circumstances affecting their statusas Independent Directors of the Company.
The Board of Directors believes that the Company’sIndependent Directors are distinguished professionals,possessing deep expertise and extensive experienceacross a broad range of areas. They uphold the higheststandards of integrity and maintain their independence fromthe management.
The Company has received confirmation from theIndependent Directors of the Company regarding theregistration of their names in the databank maintained bythe Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in terms of Rule 6 ofthe Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors)Rules, 2014.
The details of the familiarization programfor the IndependentDirectors are provided in the Corporate Governancesection, which forms part of this Annual Report.
As on March 31, 2025, the Board has the following statutoryCommittees according to their respective roles and definedscope:
• Audit Committee;
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;
• Stakeholders Relationship Committee; and
• Risk Management Committee.
During the year under review, the Board of Directorsaccepted all recommendations made by the Committees ofthe Board, with no instances of non-acceptance. The detailsof the composition of the Board and its Committees, numberof meetings held, attendance of Board and Committeemembers at such meetings, including the terms ofreference of the Committees, are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
The composition and terms of reference of all theCommittees of the Company are in line with the provisionsof the Act and the Listing Regulations.
The Board of Directors of the Company met four (4)times during the year on May 24, 2024, August 14, 2024,November 13, 2024, and February 07, 2025.
The Company has devised a framework for performanceevaluation of the Board, its Committees and individualDirectors in compliance with the provisions of Sections134 and 178 of the Act, Regulation 17(10) of the ListingRegulations and the Nomination and Remuneration Policyof the Company.
Structured questionnaires were circulated to providefeedback on the functioning of the Board, its Committeesand individual Directors. The observations and feedbackfrom the Directors were discussed and presented to theChairman of the Board.
The criteria for evaluation of Directors included aspectssuch as attendance, participation and contribution by adirector, commitment, acquaintance with business, effectivedeployment of knowledge and expertise, integrity andmaintenance of confidentiality, independence of judgment,effective participation, domain knowledge, compliance withcode of conduct, focus on core values, vision and mission,etc. These aspects help to assess the performanceand effectiveness of Directors in fulfilling their fiduciaryresponsibilities and contribution to the overall governanceand success of the Company.
The criteria for evaluation of the Board included aspectssuch as monitoring compliance of corporate governanceregulations, role of Chairman, Executive Directors and
Non-Independent Directors clearly defined, appropriateindustry knowledge and diversity of experience andbackground, proper mix of competencies and qualification,understanding of the Company, consideration of criticalissues, management’s responses, and steps towardsimprovement, demonstration of integrity, credibility andtrustworthiness, frequency of meetings, quality time isdevoted in reviewing the implementation of the strategy,strategic foresight, financial reporting process, auditfunctions and internal controls, ethics & compliance,succession plan for Board members including the BoardChairman and Senior Management Personnel.
The criteria for evaluation of Committees included aspectssuch as structure of the Committees and its workingprocedures, frequency of meetings, effectiveness of theCommittees, independence of the Committees from theBoard and contribution to decisions of the Board, whetherthe Committee has sought necessary clarifications,information and explanations from management, internaland external auditors, etc.
The Directors expressed their satisfaction with theevaluation process, and the performance evaluation of theBoard, its Committees, and Directors, including IndependentDirectors, was found to be satisfactory.
As at March 31, 2025, in terms of the provisions of Section2(51) and Section 203 of the Act, the following are theKMPs of the Company:
• Mr. Shreevar Kheruka - Vice Chairman, ManagingDirector and CEO;
• Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary - Whole-time Director;
• Mr. Anand Sultania - Chief Financial Officer
During the year under review, following her resignation,Ms. Anshu Agarwal ceased to serve as the CompanySecretary and Compliance Officer (Key Managerial
Personnel and Senior Management Personnel) of theCompany, effective from the close of business hours onFebruary 28, 2025.
Subsequent to the year under review, the Board, based onthe recommendation of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, appointed Mr. Suresh Savaliya as the CompanySecretary and Compliance Officer (Key Managerial
Personnel and Senior Management Personnel) of theCompany, effectivefrom April 02, 2025.
The Company has in place a Policy on Directors’appointment and remuneration, including Key ManagerialPersonnel and other employees. This policy outlines theguiding principles for the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee for identifying persons who are qualified tobecome Directors and to determine the independence ofDirectors, while considering their appointment as Directorsof the Company and that remuneration is directed towardsrewarding performance based on Individual as well asorganizational achievements and Industry benchmarks.
The said policy was amended during the year and thesame is available on the website of the Company atRemuneration Policy.
The Company recognizes and embraces the importance ofa diverse Board in its success. The Company believes thata truly diverse Board will leverage differences in thought,perspective, knowledge, skill, regional and industryexperience, cultural and geographical backgrounds, age,ethnicity, race and gender, which will help the Companyretain a competitive advantage. The Policy on the Diversityof the Board of Directors adopted by the Board, sets out itsapproach to diversity.
The Company promotes safe, ethical and compliant conductacross all its business activities and has put in place amechanism for reporting illegal or unethical behavior. TheCompany has established a robust Vigil Mechanism and aWhistleblower Policy in accordance with the provisions ofthe Act and the Listing Regulations. Employees and otherstakeholders are encouraged to report actual or suspectedviolations of applicable laws and regulations and the Codeof Conduct. Additional details about the Vigil Mechanismand Whistleblower Policy of the Company are explained inthe Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of thisAnnual Report, and the Policy is available on the websiteof the Company at Vigil Mechanism and Whistle-BlowerPolicy.
Amid continuous shift in business paradigm marked bygeopolitical shifts, technological disruption, regulatorychanges, and market volatility, effective risk managementhas become essential for sustainable business performance.The Company acknowledges the range of potential risks
and remains committed to proactively manage such risks tofacilitate the achievement of business objectives.
With this context in mind, the Company has developedand implemented an Enterprise Risk Management(“ERM”) Policy and framework, benchmarked with leadinginternational risk management standards such as ISO31000:2018 and Committee of Sponsoring Organization ofthe Treadway Commission (‘COSO’) -2017 ERM IntegratedFramework. The ERM Policy and Framework outlines theroles and responsibilities of key stakeholders across theorganization to strengthen risk governance; establishesprocesses of risk management, viz. Risk Identification,Assessment, Prioritization, Mitigation, Monitoring andReporting; and facilitates a coordinated and integratedapproach for managing Risks & Opportunities across theorganization. The management teams across businessesand functions analyzes risks in their operations and relatedto their strategic objectives, at least annually, consideringbottom-up risk assessment, an external outlook and topmanagement input.
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 21 ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has formed aRisk Management Committee. The Risk ManagementCommittee conducts integrated risk and performancereviews on bi-annual basis along with the Senior Executivesengaged in different business divisions and functions. TheCommittee reviews the top identified enterprise level risksand the effectiveness of the existing controls and developedmitigation plans to provide feedback and guidance ontreatment and mitigation of the existing and emergingrisks. The Risk Management Committee has also adoptedthe practice of reviewing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) tofacilitate in-depth analysis of the identified risks, evaluatingthe adequacy of existing risk management systems andadvising for any additional actions and areas of improvementrequired for effective implementation of the ERM Policy andFramework. The Committee also ensures the allocation ofsufficient resources for the business to effectively mitigatekey risks and ensure that business value is safeguardedand enhanced consistently. The overall ERM programdeveloped by the Company rests on the foundation ofcontinuous training and development of employees acrossall the levels on risk management practices to enhance theawareness of ERM framework and foster a culture of risk-informed decision-making. The Company is resolute in itsefforts to keep the Risk Management Policy efficient andrelevant. In line with this commitment, a comprehensive
review of the existing ERM Policy was undertaken duringthe year and the revised policy was reviewed and approvedby the Risk Management Committee.
Internal control systems of the Company are commensuratewith its size and the nature of its operations. The Company’sinternal control systems include policies and procedures,IT systems, delegation of authority, segregation of duties,internal audit and review framework, etc. Clearly definedroles and responsibilities have been institutionalized andsystems and procedures are periodically reviewed tokeep pace with the growing size and complexity of theCompany’s operations. Controls were tested during theyear under review, and no reportable material weaknessin the operations or in the design was observed. Thesecontrols are periodically reviewed to ensure that theyremain updated to the changes in environment.
During FY 2024-25, internal audits were conducted by boththe Company’s internal audit team and Mahajan & Aibara,Chartered Accountants LLP, the joint internal auditor.The Audit Committee reviews the Internal Audit Reports ona quarterly basis.
During the year under review, all contracts/arrangements/transactions entered into by the Company with relatedparties were in the ordinary course of business and on anarm’s length basis. Contracts/arrangements/transactionsthat were material were entered into with related parties inaccordance with the policy of the Company on Materialityof Related Party Transactions and on dealing with RelatedParty T ransactions.
The Company has not entered into any contract/arrangement/transaction with related parties that is requiredto be reported in Form No. AOC-2 in terms of Section 134(3)(h) read with Section 188 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Company has formulated a policy on dealing withRPTs. The same is available on the Company’s website atRelated Party Transaction Policy.
The details of RPTs that were entered into duringFY 2024-25 are given in the Notes forming part of theStandalone Financial Statement, which forms part of thisAnnual Report.
The Company has consistently demonstrated itscommitment to sustainable development by implementinga Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) strategy. Thisapproach emphasizes on respect for communities and localcultures, environmental protection, and the conservationof natural resources and energy. Through partnershipswith communities, the Company aims to foster meaningfulchanges that enhance the quality of life, thereby creatingshared value for both the communities and the Company.
The details of contribution made by the Company during theyear under reviewtowards the CSR activities are as under:
Sr.
No.
CSR Project or activity
Amount spentduringFY 2024-25(? in lakhs)
1
Inspire Institute of Sport for the food& nutrition program for athletes topromote Olympic sports in India.
121.00
2
Seva Yagna Samiti for distributingmilkto poorand orphan patients.
6.00
3
Calcutta Social Project for providingeducation, shelterto underprivilegedchildren. Imparting them vocationaltraining, developing their skills,community engagement initiativesand talent nurturing.
10.00
4
Saat Saath Arts for the establishmentof the Sculpture Park in Jaipur.
25.00
5
Ladesar program for providingfood kits to malnourished children(directly by the Company).
4.95
6
Mass plantation program in Jaipur(directly by the Company).
3.50
7
Construction of girls’ public libraryat Anantpura Gram Panchayat(directly by the Company).
12.25
Total
182.70
The Annual Report on CSR activities in terms of Rule 8 ofthe Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules,2014, is attached herewith as Annexure B to this Report.For other details regarding the CSR Committee, pleaserefer to the Corporate Governance Report, which forms partof this Annual Report. The CSR Policy is available on theCompany’s website at CSR Policy.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) of the Act,read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act and Rules framedthereunder, the Annual Return in Form MGT-7 forFY 2024-25 is available on the website of the Company atForm MGT-7.
During the year under review, there were no significant/material orders passed by the Regulators/Courts whichwould impact the going concern status of the Company andits future operations.
M/s. Chaturvedi & Shah LLP, Chartered Accountants (FirmRegistration No.101720W/W100355) were appointed asStatutory Auditors of the Company at the Annual GeneralMeeting held on August 26, 2021, for a term of 5 (five)consecutive years from the conclusion of the 11th AnnualGeneral Meeting till the conclusion of the 16th AnnualGeneral Meeting of the Company. The Auditors haveconfirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing asAuditors of the Company.
The Notes on financial statements referred to in theAuditors’ Reports are self-explanatory and do not call forany further comments. The Statutory Auditors’ Reports forFY 2024-25 do not contain any qualifications, reservations,adverse remarks or disclaimer.
During FY 2024-25, maintenance of cost records and therequirement of cost audit, as prescribed under the provisionsof Section 148 of the Act and Rules made thereunder, didnot apply to the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act andthe Rules framed thereunder, the Board had appointedM/s. Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP, Practicing CompanySecretaries, to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Companyfor FY 2024-25. The Report of the Secretarial Auditors inForm MR-3 for FY 2024-25 is attached as Annexure C tothis Report.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 24A of the ListingRegulations, the Company has obtained a Secretarial
Compliance Report for FY 2024-25 from M/s. DhrumilM. Shah & Co. LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries,Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
The Secretarial Audit Report and Secretarial ComplianceReport do not contain any qualifications, reservations,adverse remarks or disclaimer.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act andRules made thereunder and Regulation 24A of SEBI ListingRegulations, the Audit Committee and Board of Directorsat their respective meetings held on May 19, 2025, haverecommended the appointment of M/s. Dhrumil M. Shah &Co. LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, as SecretarialAuditors of the Company for a period of five consecutiveyears to hold office from the conclusion of the ensuing AGMi.e. 15th Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) till the conclusionof 20th AGM of the Company to be held in the Year 2030,to the Members for their approval. The resolution seekingapproval of the Members for the appointment of M/s.Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP, for a term of 5 years, has beenincorporated in the Notice ofthe ensuing 15th AGM.
During the year under review, the Statutory and SecretarialAuditors have not reported any instances of fraud committedin the Company by its officers or employees to the AuditCommittee underSection 143(12) ofthe Act.
On the basis ofthe disclosures given in the Annual Accountsand on further discussion with the Statutory Auditors of theCompany from time to time, the Board of Directors state asunder:
(a) that in the preparation of the annual accounts,the applicable accounting standards read withrequirements set out under Schedule III to the Act havebeen followed and there are no material departuresfrom the same;
(b) that we have selected such accounting policies andapplied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as togive a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany at the end of the financial year and of theprofit of the Company for that period;
(c) that we have taken proper and sufficient care forthe maintenance of adequate accounting recordsin accordance with the provisions of the Act forsafeguarding the assets of the Company and forpreventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) that we have prepared the annual accounts on a goingconcern basis;
(e) that we have laid down Internal Financial Controls tobe followed by the Company and that such InternalFinancial Controls are adequate and are operatingeffectively; and
(f) that we have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand that such systems are adequate and operatingeffectively.
Except for salary advances or loans to employees inaccordance with the Company’s Loan Policy and theprovisions of the Act, the Company did not give any loan,provide any guarantee or security during the year underreview. For details of investments made by the Companyduring the year under review, please refer to Note Nos. 8and 13 to the Standalone Financial Statement, which formspart of this Annual Report.
The Company has a zero-tolerance policy towardssexual harassment and has implemented an Anti-SexualHarassment Policy in accordance with the POSH Act, 2013.In line with the statutory requirements, Internal ComplaintsCommittees (ICCs) have been constituted at all offices andplant locations to address any such concerns. During theyear, no complaints were received.
The disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other detailsas required pursuant to the provisions of Section 197(12) ofthe Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014are annexed as Annexure D to this Report.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of theAct read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, a statement containing particulars ofemployees, forms part of this Report. In accordancewith the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, this AnnualReport and the Audited Financial Statements arebeing sent to the Members and others entitled thereto,excluding the aforesaid statement. The said statementis available for inspection electronically by the Members
of the Company. Any Member interested in obtaininga copy thereof may write to the Company Secretary atbl.secretarial@borosil.com.
The particulars relating to conservation of energy,technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings andoutgo as stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) ofthe Act readwith Rule 8(3) ofthe Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,are furnished as Annexure Eto this Report.
The Company is in compliance with applicable SecretarialStandards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating to ‘Meetings oftheBoard of Directors’ and ‘General Meetings’, respectively,issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
• There has been no change in the nature of thebusiness of the Company during the year under review
• No Director of the Company is in receipt of anyremuneration or commission from its subsidiary
• The Company does not have any scheme or provisionof money for the purchase of its own shares byemployees or by trustees for the benefit of employees
• The Company has not accepted any deposits from thepublic falling within the meaning of the provisions ofSections 73 and 76 of the Act and the Rules framedthereunder
• There has been no issue of shares (including sweatequity shares) to employees of the Company underany scheme save and except Employees’ StockOptions Schemes referred to in this Report
• No application has been made or any proceedingpending against the Company under the Insolvencyand Bankruptcy Code, 2016, as amended from time totime
• There was no instance of one-time settlement with anyBankor Financial Institution
There are no material changes and commitments affectingthe financial position of the Company, subsequent to theclose of FY 2024-25 till the date of this Report.
The Directors appreciate the hard work, dedication,and commitment of all the employees of the Company.The Directors extend their sincere gratitude to theshareholders, government and regulatory authorities,banks, rating agencies, stock exchanges, depositories,auditors, customers, vendors, business partners, suppliers,distributors, communities in the neighborhood of theCompany’s operations and other stakeholders for theircontinuous support and the confidence they have placed inthe Management.