Your directors have the pleasure of presenting the 13th Annual Report, along with the audited financialstatements (both standalone and consolidated), for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 (“the yearunder review").
The standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2025,forming part of this Annual Report, have been prepared in accordance with the applicable accountingstandards.
Key highlights of the financial performance of your Company for the financial year 2024-25 are provided
below. ?
I- 1
Standalone
Consolidated
FY2025
FY2024
Revenue (net) from Operations
5,500.03
4,997.45
5,417.35
4,999.62
Other income
38.84
76.65
32.78
49.45
Total income
5,538.87
5,074.11
5,450.14
5,049.06
Total Expenditure
5,758.63
5,032.69
6,333.83
5,103.29
Profit/Loss Before Exceptional Itemsand Tax
(219.76)
41.42
(880.86)
(56.33)
Profit/Loss Before TaxProfit Before Tax
(939.41)
(912.38)
Less: Tax Expenses
(9.77)
8.77
(21.51)
10.78
Net Profit
(929.64)
32.65
(890.87)
(67.11)
Your directors wish to present the details of business operations done during the year under review.Standalone Financial Results
During the financial year (FY) 2024-25, the Company achieved revenue from operations of Rs. 5,500.03Lakhs, compared to Rs. 4,997.45 Lakhs in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 10.06%. Despite theincrease in revenue, the Company incurred a net loss of Rs. 929.64 Lakhs in FY 2024-25, as against a netprofit of Rs. 32.65 Lakhs in the previous year, marking a significant deterioration in profitability.
Consolidated Financial Results
The consolidated revenue for the financial year (FY) 2024-25 stood at Rs. 5,417.35 Lakhs. The Companyreported a consolidated net loss of Rs. 890.87 Lakhs for the same period.
The audited consolidated financial statements of your Company as on 31 March 2025, which form partof the Annual Report, have been prepared, pursuant to the provisions of the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ("SEBI LODRRegulations7“Listing Regulations"), as amended from time to time, and also, as per the applicable IndianAccounting Standard (Ind AS), as notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The consolidated financialstatements have been prepared based on the audited financial statements of the Company and itssubsidiaries and associates, as approved by their respective Board of Directors.
Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associates
The Company has one wholly-owned subsidiary, one subsidiary, and one associate company, as on 31March 2025 as mentioned below.
S.No.
Name of the Subsidiary / Joint Venture/Associate
Relationship
Date of Incorporation
1.
Enzotech Solutions Private Limited
Wholly-owned Subsidiary
26/04/2006
2.
Megaliter Varunaa Private Limited
Subsidiary
23/06/2022
3.
Sai Banka SPV Private Limited
Associate, Company holds50% of paid-up capital
26/02/2021
Your Company does not have any joint venture.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the financial statementsof the Company, including the consolidated financial statements, along with the relevant documents, andthe separate audited financial statements in respect of subsidiaries, are available on the website of theCompany at https://www.bankabio.com/investors.
Further, the Company's policy on determining the material subsidiaries, as approved by the Board isuploaded on the Company's website, and available at
https://www.bankabio.com/_files/ijgd/8c91 db_49af 7 b36bc9 5451 0b345f5067c2b51f8.pdf.
Further, at the Board meeting held on 4 July 2024, the Board of Directors took note that EnzotechSolutions Private Limited ceases to be a material subsidiary of the Company, as it no longer meets thecriteria of 'material subsidiary', under Regulation 16 of the SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, and based onthe recommendation of the Audit Committee and Board of Directors of the Company, the members of theCompany at the 12th Annual General Meeting held on 8 August 2024, approved disinvestment inEnzotech Solutions Private Limited, wholly-owned subsidiary by sale of 100% equity share capital held inwholly-owned subsidiary.
Further, Enzotech Solutions Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, on 4 September2024, has approved the filing of an application under Section 6 read with Section 10 of the insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016, as a Corporate Debtor, to initiate a voluntary Corporate insolvency ResolutionProcess (“CiRP") before the Flon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT"), Chennai Bench. Theapplication is yet to be approved by the NCLT, Chennai Bench.
Impact on Standalone Financial Statements:
in accordance with ind AS 36 - impairment of Assets, and considering the ongoing developments, themanagement of Banka BioLoo Limited has assessed the recoverability of its investments and loansextended to its subsidiary. Based on this evaluation, a one-time provision amounting to Rs. 719.65 lakhshas been recognized and classified as an exceptional item in the standalone financial statements. Thisprovision reflects management's current best estimate and will be continuously reviewed and updatedbased on further developments in the Corporate insolvency Resolution Process (CiRP) and any relatedfinancial implications.
Impact on Consolidated Financial Statements:
Similarly, in the consolidated financial statements and in accordance with the principles laid out underind AS 36, the management has evaluated the recoverability of assets and assessed the need forimpairment. As a result, a provision of Rs. 31.51 lakhs has been recognized towards the impairment ofgoodwill. This assessment will also be periodically reviewed and revised, taking into account any furtherupdates arising from the CiRP proceedings and their financial impact.
Report on Performance and Financial Positions of Subsidiaries, Associates and JointVentures
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act"), a statement containingsalient features of the financial statements of the Company's subsidiaries in Form AOC-1 is annexed tothe standalone financial statements of the Company, and forms part of this report as Annexure I.
The Company is engaged in the activities ofsanitation, fecal sludge, sewage, andwastewater treatment. During the year underreview, there is no change in nature of businessof your Company.
Material change and commitment,affecting financial position of theCompany from the end of the financialyear till the date of the report
There is no material change and commitmentaffecting the financial position of the Companythat occurred between the end of the financialyear of the Company, to which the financialstatements relate, and the date of the report.
Appropriations to general reserve for thefinancial year ended 31 March 2025, as perfinancial statements are as follows:
Net profit for the year
(929.60)
Balance of Reserve at the beginning of theyear
3,035.06
Balance of Reserve at the end of the year
2,173.24
Dividend
Considering the financial requirement forbusiness growth and debt servicing, yourdirectors do not propose any dividend for thefinancial year ended 31 March 2025.
The Dividend Distribution Policy of theCompany is also available on the Company'swebsite at
https://www.bankabio.com/_files/uad/8c91db_
d4da0ebf88b2421c9cc7f43c54320f9d.pdf.
Transfer of Unclaimed Dividend toInvestor Education and ProtectionFund
During the year under review, the Company wasnot required to transfer any unclaimed dividendin its accounts.
Authorized Share Capital
As on 31 March 2025, the Authorized ShareCapital of the Company stands at Rs.15,00,00,000 (Rupees Fifteen Crores only),divided into 1,50,00,000 (One Crore and FiftyLakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each (RupeesTen only). During the year under review, therewere no changes in the Authorized ShareCapital.
Paid-up Share Capital
During the year under review, pursuant toallotment of 27,625 (Twenty-Seven ThousandSix Flundred and Twenty-Five) Equity Shares ofRs. 10 (Rupees Ten only) each on 10 January2025 under Banka BioLoo Limited EmployeeStock Option Plan - 2023, the Paid-up ShareCapital was increased to Rs. 10,87,42,070(Rupees Ten Crores Eighty-Seven Lakhs Forty-Two Thousand and Seventy only), divided into1,08,74,207 (One Crore Eight Lakhs Seventy-Four Thousand Two Flundred and Seven)Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each (Rupees Tenonly).
As a result of the above, as on 31 March 2025,the Paid-up Share Capital of the Companystands at Rs. 10,87,42,070 (Rupees Ten CroresEighty-Seven Lakhs Forty-Two Thousand andSeventy only), divided into 1,08,74,207 (OneCrore Eight Lakhs Seventy-Four Thousand TwoFlundred and Seven) Equity Shares of Rs. 10each (Rupees Ten only).
Employee Stock Option Scheme
Pursuant to the approval of members at the11th Annual General Meeting held on 25September 2023, the Company adopted BankaBioLoo Limited Employees Stock Option Plan- 2023" ("Plan" or "ESOP Scheme 2023" or"Scheme"), in order to retain and incentivize keytalent, for driving long-term objectives of theCompany, and ensuring that employee payoffsmatch the long gestation period of certain keyinitiatives, whilst simultaneously fosteringownership behaviour and collaborationamongst employees.
The ESOP Scheme 2023 was implemented forthe grant of options, not exceeding up to amaximum of 5,42,329 (Five Lakh Forty-TwoThousand Three Hundred and Twenty-Nine)employee stock options (“Options"), in one ormore tranches, which shall be convertible intoan equal number of Equity Shares of Rs. 10(Rupees Ten only) each.
The Company obtained the in-principle approvalfor listing of 5,42,329 (Five Lakh Forty-TwoThousand Three Hundred and Twenty-Nine)Equity Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten only) each,from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) videtheir letter No. NSE/LIST/37931 dated 30October, 2023.
Further, pursuant to the approval accorded bythe members of the Company in the 11thAnnual General Meeting, the in-principleapproval from NSE, and approval of theNomination and Remuneration Committee(Compensation Committee) of the Company intheir meetings held on 30 May 2024, 13 August2024 and 13 February 2025, approved andgranted 38,000 (Thirty-Eight Thousand), 24,000(Twenty-Four Thousand) and 12,000 (TwelveThousand) options respectively, to eligibleemployees of the Company.
Further, on 10 January 2025, 27,625 (Twenty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred and Twenty-Five)Equity Shares of the Company of Rs. 10(Rupees Ten only) each, were allotted to eligibleemployees on exercise of vested options underESOP Scheme 2023.
During the year under review, there has been nomaterial change in the ESOP Scheme 2023 andthe same was in compliance with the Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Share BasedEmployee Benefits and Sweat Equity)Regulations, 2021 ("SEBI SBEB & SERegulations"). Applicable disclosures asstipulated under the SEBI SBEB & SERegulations with regard to ESOP Scheme 2023is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.bankabio.com/_files/i-icicl/6e0681_66e45f28687549bda1 fO 50b 13a226fe7.pdf.
Disclosure under Companies (ShareCapital and Debenture) Rules, 2014
During the year under review, your Companyhas not altered/modified its authorised sharecapital, and has not issued any equity sharewith differential rights/ sweat equity shares.
During the year under review, your Companyhas not raised any fund through preferentialallotment or qualified institutions placement.
Further, a detailed information has beendisclosed under head “Employee Stock OptionScheme" to this Report.
Listing
The equity shares of your Company are listedon National Stock Exchange. The listing fee hasbeen paid for the financial year 2024-25.
Board Composition, Directors, and KeyManagerial Personnel
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Company is dulyconstituted. None of the directors of theCompany are disqualified under the provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013 or the SEBI ListingRegulations. The Board of Directors of theCompany comprises 8 (Eight) directors, ofwhich 4 (Four) are Executive Directors and 4(Four) are Non-Executive IndependentDirectors. The composition of the Board ofDirectors is in compliance with the provisionsof Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Retirement by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, read withthe Articles of Association of the Company, atleast 2/3rd of the total number of directors of apublic company shall be liable to retire byrotation, and 1 /3rd of such directors shall retireby rotation at every AGM. However,“Independent Directors" are out of the ambit ofretiring by rotation.
As, Mr. Akhilesh Kumar Tripathi (DIN:05338290) was re-appointed by rotation in the12th Annual General Meeting, the Boardproposed Mr. Sanjay Banka (DIN: 06732600), tobe re-appointed by rotation.
Mr. Sanjay Banka (DIN: 06732600), retires byrotation in the ensuing Annual General Meetingand being eligible, offers himself for re¬appointment. A resolution seekingshareholders' approval for his re-appointment,along with other required details, forms part ofthe Notice of the 13th Annual General Meetingto the Annual Report.
Detailed information, as required underRegulation 36(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, is enclosed as Annexure II to the Notice of13th Annual General Meeting.
Appointment and Cessation
During the year under review, following are thechange(s) in Board composition:
Executive Directors
Pursuant to the approval of the members of theCompany at the 12th Annual General Meetingheld on 8 August 2024, the following re¬appointments have been made for a term ofthree (3) years, effective from 2 September2024.
* Mr. Sanjay Banka (DIN: 06732600) has beenre-appointed as Executive Chairman of theCompany.
* Mrs. Namita Sanjay Banka (DIN: 05017358)has been re-appointed as Managing Directorof the Company.
* Mr. Akhilesh Kumar Tripathi (DIN: 05338290)has been re-appointed as Executive Directorof the Company.
These re-appointments are in accordance withthe applicable provisions of the Companies Act,2013 and the rules framed thereunder.
Further, subject to the approval of the membersat the ensuing 13th Annual General Meeting, theBoard of Directors, at its meeting held on 8August 2025, has re-appointed Mr. VishalMurarka (DIN: 06729485) as Executive Director,designated as Chief Executive Officer of theCompany, for a period of three (3) years,effective from 1 October 2025. The resolutionseeking shareholders' approval for his re¬appointment, along with the necessary details,forms part of the Notice of the 13th AnnualGeneral Meeting. Further, the relevantinformation as required under Regulation 36(3)of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, is providedas Annexure II to the said Notice.
Independent Directors
* Pursuant to the approval of the members ofthe Company at the 12th Annual GeneralMeeting held on 8 August 2024, Mr. SanjayKumar Gangwar (DIN: 08153290) has beenre-appointed as a Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director, for a second termhaving a tenure of 5 years w.e.f. 2 October
2024.
* Further, subject to the approval of themembers at the ensuing 13th AnnualGeneral Meeting, the Board of Directors, atits meeting held on 8 August 2025, has re¬appointed Dr. Basava Raju Dumpala (DIN:03303947) as a Non-Executive IndependentDirector for a second term having a tenureof 5 (five) years, w.e.f. 17 September 2025,and appointed Mrs. Geeta Goti (DIN:06866598) as a Non-Executive WomanIndependent Director for first term having atenure of 5 (five) years, w.e.f. 17 September
2025. The resolutions seeking shareholders'approval for their appointment / re¬appointment, along with the necessarydetails, forms part of the Notice of the 13thAnnual General Meeting. Further, therelevant information as required underRegulation 36(3) of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, is provided as AnnexureII to the said Notice.
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
* Ms. Naina Singh (Membership No. A68201)resigned from the post of the CompanySecretary & Compliance Officer (KeyManagerial Personnel) of the Company,w.e.f. 23 May 2024.
* Mrs. Nitika Lakhotia (Membership No.A61192) was appointed as the CompanySecretary & Compliance Officer (KeyManagerial Personnel) of the Company,w.e.f. 30 May 2024.
The Board of Directors, on the recommendationof the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, appointed Mrs. Nitika Lakhotia asthe Company Secretary & Compliance Officer(Key Managerial Personnel) of the Company,w.e.f. 30 May 2024, in accordance with theprovisions of Section 203 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, read with the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 and the SEBI ListingRegulations.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(51), 203of the Companies Act, 2013, read withCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, details ofthe Key Managerial Personnel of the Companyare as follows:
S. No
Name of thePerson
Designation
Remark(s)
Whole-time
Director
Sanjay Banka
designated asExecutive
Chairman
Namita SanjayBanka
Managing
Chief Executive
Vishal Murarka
Officer andWhole-time
4.
Akhilesh Kumar
Tripathi
5.
LakkimsettyVenkata NagaPadmanabham
Chief FinancialOfficer
6.
Nitika Lakhotia
CompanySecretary &ComplianceOfficer
Appointedw.e.f. 30May 2024
There was no other change in the compositionof the Board and Key Managerial Personnel ofthe Company, apart from the changesmentioned above.
Declaration by the Independent Directors
The Company received necessary declarationsunder 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, fromthe Independent Directors, stating that theymeet the prescribed criteria for independenceas laid down in Section 149(6) of theCompanies Act, 2013, and Regulation 16(1 )(b)of the SEBI LODR Regulations. All IndependentDirectors affirmed compliance to the code ofconduct for Independent Directors, asprescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act,2013. In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the ListingRegulations, the Independent Directorsconfirmed that they are not aware of anycircumstance or situation, which exists or maybe reasonably anticipated, that could impair orimpact their ability to discharge their duties withan objective independent judgement, andwithout any external influence.
The Independent Directors of the Companyundertook requisite steps towards the inclusionof their names in the databank of IndependentDirectors, maintained with the Indian Instituteof Corporate Affairs, in terms of Section 150 ofthe Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 6 ofthe Companies (Appointment and Qualificationof Directors) Rules, 2014.
Opinion of the Board, with regard to integrity,expertise and experience of the independentdirectors appointed during the year
The Independent Directors of the Company arepersons of integrity, eminent personalitieshaving expertise/ experience in their respectivefields/ professions. These Directors meet thecriteria of independence, as specified in SEBI(LODR) Regulations, and were selected andappointed, based on well-defined selectioncriteria. The Nomination and RemunerationCommittee considers, inter alia, keyqualifications, skills, expertise andcompetencies, fulfilment of criteria forindependence, while recommending to theBoard, the candidature for appointment asIndependent Director, to enable the Board todischarge its functions and duties, effectively.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
In terms of Section 134(5) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, and in relation to the auditedfinancial statements of the Company for thefinancial year ended 31 March 2025, the Boardof Directors, hereby, confirms that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts,
the applicable accounting standards havebeen followed, along with proper
explanation relating to material departures,if any;
b) Such accounting policies, as mentioned inthe notes to the financial statements, havebeen selected and applied consistently, andjudgments and estimates that arereasonable and prudent made, so as togive a true and fair view of the state ofaffairs of the Company at the end of thefinancial year 2024-25, and of the profit orloss of the Company for that period.;
c) Proper and sufficient care has been takenfor the maintenance of adequateaccounting records, in accordance with theprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013, forsafeguarding the assets of the Company,and for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
d) The annual accounts for the year 2024-25have been prepared on a going-concernbasis;
e) Those proper internal financial controlswere in place, and that the financial controlsare adequate and are operating effectively;
f) Proper systems have been devised toensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws, were in place, and wereadequate and operating effectively.
Annual Evaluation of IndividualDirectors, Committees and Board
Pursuant to the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013, and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, theBoard carried out annual performanceevaluation of its own performance, thedirectors, individually, as well as the evaluationof the working of its Audit Committee,Nomination and Remuneration Committee, andStakeholders' Relationship Committee.
The evaluation process was conducted bycirculating a questionnaire to all Directors toobtain their responses. The questionnairecovered various aspects of the Board'sfunctioning, including the adequacy of thecomposition of the Board and its Committees,Board culture, execution and performance ofspecific duties, obligations, and overallgovernance.
The Board took into consideration inputsreceived from the directors, covering variousaspects of the Board's functioning, such asadequacy of the composition of the Board andits Committees, Board culture, execution andperformance of specific duties, obligations andgovernance.
A separate exercise was carried out to evaluatethe performance of individual directors,including the Chairman of the Board, who wereevaluated on parameters such as level ofengagement and contribution, independence ofjudgment, safeguarding the interest of theCompany and its minority shareholders etc.The performance evaluation of the IndependentDirectors was carried out by the entire Board.The performance evaluation of the Chairmanand the Non-Independent Directors was carriedout by the Independent Directors.
After reviewing all responses, the Directorsexpressed satisfaction with the evaluationprocess. The results confirm that the Boardand its Committees continue to functioneffectively, and that the performance of theDirectors and the Chairman remains highlysatisfactory.
Disclosure of Expertise / Skills /Competencies of the Board of Directors
The list of core skills / expertise / competenciesidentified by the Board of Directors of theCompany, as required in the context of itsbusiness and sector(s) for it to functioneffectively, and those actually available with theBoard, form part of the Corporate GovernanceReport.
Board Diversity
The Policy on Board Diversity of the Companydevised by the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, and approved by the Board, isdisseminated on the website of the Companyunder the weblink:
httDs://www.bankabio.com/_files/uad/8c91db_8ca92108cec14b9ea6a2dbfc212a0edc.pdf
Your Company has laid down a Code ofConduct for all Board members, seniormanagement and Independent Directors of theCompany, in line with the provisions of SEBI(LODR) Regulations and the Act. The said Codeof Conduct is available on the website of theCompany under the weblink
https://www.bankabio.com/_files/ugd/8c91db
Jfb4f8342ba845199ddb4bb5e05ed634.pdf
Declaration in this regard forms part of thecorporate governance report.
As on 31 March 2025, the Board has 4 (Four)committees, the details of committees are asfollows.
Audit Committee
Audit Committee (AC) has been constituted interms of Section 177 of Companies Act, 2013,and in terms of Regulation 18 of SEBI (LODR)Regulations. The composition of the AuditCommittee, its terms of reference, detail ofmeetings of the AC, and such other details areprovided in the Report on CorporateGovernance, annexed to this Report. All therecommendations made by the AuditCommittee were accepted by the Board ofDirectors.
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Nomination and Remuneration Committee(NRC) has been constituted in terms of Section178 of Companies Act, 2013, and in terms ofRegulation 19 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations. Thecomposition of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee, its terms ofreference, details of meetings of the NRC, andsuch other details are provided in the Report onCorporate Governance, annexed to this Report.
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee (SRC) isconstituted, in line with the provisions ofRegulation 20 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, andSection 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. Thecomposition of the SRC, its terms of reference,details of the meeting of the SRC, and suchother details are provided in the Report onCorporate Governance, annexed to this Report.
Operations Committee
Pursuant to approval of Audit Committee, theBoard of Directors constituted OpertaionsCommittee (OC), to delegate the powers toborrow monies and invest funds of theCompany, pursuant to Section 179 of theCompanies Act, 2013.
The composition of the OC, its terms ofreference, details of the meeting of the OC, andsuch other details, are provided in the Report onOomorate Governance, annexed to this Renort
The Company has adopted a Whistle BlowerPolicy, establishing a vigil mechanism toprovide a formal mechanism to the directorsand employees, to report concern aboutunethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud,or violation of code of conduct and ethics. It,also, provides for adequate safeguards againstthe victimization of employees, who avail of themechanism, and provides direct access to thechairman of the Audit Committee, inexceptional cases. The whistle-blower policy isavailable on the website of the Company underweblink
httDs://www.bankabio.com/_files/uad/8c91dbJ6572107772f46558cc762e07281 ba84.pdf
A brief note on the Whistle Blower Policy isprovided in the Report on CorporateGovernance, annexed.
Meeting of the Board of Directors
The Board meetings are, normally, held on aquarterly, and/or on-need basis. During the yearunder review, the Board of Directors met 5 (five)times. The maximum interval between any twomeetings did not exceed 120 days. The detailsof the board meetings are given in Report onCorporate Governance, which forms part of thisreport.
Meeting of the Independent Directors
During the year under review, in accordancewith the provision of Schedule IV of theCompanies Act, 2013, and SEBI (LODR)Regulations, separate meeting of IndependentDirectors of the Company was held, and thedetails of the same have been provided underCorporate Governance Report, which formspart of this Board report.
Familiarization Programme for IndependentDirectors
All Independent Directors (IDs) inducted into theBoard are provided an orientation on Companystructure and Board constitution andprocedures, matters reserved for the Board, andour major risks and risk management strategy.The Company familiarizes the IDs with theCompany, their roles, rights, responsibilities inthe Company, nature of the industry, in whichthe Company operates, etc., through variousinteractions, and an update on amendments orregulatory requirements and changes is givenas part of Board meetings and familiarizationprograms. Details of the familiarizationprograms of the IDs are available under theweblink
httDs://www.bankabio.com/_files/uad/8c91db_
6839cd6333da4cd28b792817afe72ea7.pdf
Statutory Auditors
The members of the Company at the 12thAnnual General Meeting of the Company heldon 8 August 2024, approved the appointment ofM/s. B. D. Saboo & Associates, CharteredAccountants, (Firm Registration Number:003505S), as Statutory Auditors of theCompany, for a period of 5 (five) years, i.e., fromthe conclusion of 12th Annual General Meetingtill the conclusion of the 17th Annual GeneralMeeting of the Company. M/s. B. D. Saboo &Associates, have confirmed that they have notbeen disqualified to act as Statutory Auditors ofthe Company and that their appointment iswithin the ceiling limit as prescribed underSection 141 of Companies Act, 2013 andrelevant statute.
The Auditor's Report on the financialstatements of the Company for the FY 2024-25does not contain any qualification, reservation,adverse remark or disclaimer, and the notes tothe financial statements, referred to therein areself-explanatory, thereby not requiring anyfurther comment on the same. No frauds havebeen reported by the Auditors in their Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 ofthe Companies Act, 2013, and the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, your Company hadappointed M/s. P. S. Rao & Associates,Practicing Company Secretaries, to undertakethe secretarial audit of the Company for the FY2024-25.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the FY 2024-25in Form MR-3 is annexed to this report asAnnexure VI, and forms part of this annualreport.
There are following qualifications, reservations,adverse remarks, disclaimer or emphasis ofmatter in the Reports but there are someclarification that the Company provided to theSecretarial Auditor and the same isincorporated in below:
Secretarial Auditor Observation:
Non-Filing of MGT-14 w.r.t. resolution passed inpursuance of Section 179(3)(d) - It wasobserved that the Company has passed BoardResolutions during the review period w.r.t.borrowing of amount pursuant to Section179(3)(d), within the limits of Section 180. Thesaid resolutions are required to be filed withROC in accordance with Section 117(3)(g),which are not being done.
The Management Clarification:
Due to inadvertence, the filing of Form MGT-14within the prescribed timeline wasunintentionally missed. We are currently in theprocess of filing the said form along with theapplicable additional fees as prescribed underthe Companies Act, 2013.
Further, pursuant to the provisions ofRegulation 24A and other applicable provisions,if any, of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015,read with Section 204 of the Companies Act,2013 and the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014, and based on the recommendation of theAudit Committee, the Board of Directors, attheir meeting held on 28 May 2025, approvedthe appointment of M/s. P. S. Rao &Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries,who hold a valid certificate of peer reviewissued by the Institute of Company Secretariesof India, as the Secretarial Auditors of theCompany for first term of five consecutiveyears commencing
from the FY 2025-26 to the FY 2029-30, subjectto the approval of the shareholders at theensuing Annual General Meeting.
A detailed proposal for appointment ofSecretarial Auditor forms part of the Noticeconvening this Annual General Meeting.
For the FY 2024-25, your Company is notrequired to maintain cost records, as specifiedby the Central Government under sub-section(1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013,is in respect of the activities carried on by theCompany. Further, cost audit, as specifiedunder Rule 4 of the Companies (Cost Recordsand Audit) Rules, 2014, is not applicable.
The Board of Directors had, upon
recommendation of the Audit Committee,appointed M/s. M H A & Associates LLP,Chartered Accountants, as the internal Auditorsof the Company for FY 2024-25 in accordancewith the provisions of Section 138 of theCompanies Act, 2013, read with Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The internal Auditors submit their reportquarterly to the Audit Committee. Based on thereport of internal audit, managementundertakes corrective action in the respectiveareas, and takes necessary steps to strengthenthe levels of internal financial and otheroperational controls.
Internal Financial Control Systems andtheir Adequacy
The Company has adequate internal controlsystems and procedures, designed toeffectively control its operations. The internalcontrol systems are designed to ensure that thefinancial and other records are reliable for thepreparation of financial statements and formaintaining assets. The Company has well-designed standard operating procedures(SOPs), considering the essential componentsof internal control, as stated in the GuidanceNote on Audit of internal Controls over FinancialReporting, issued by the institute of CharteredAccountants of India, internal Auditor conductsaudit, covering a wide range of operationalmatters, and ensures compliance with specifiedstandards.
Planned periodic reviews are carried out byinternal Auditor. The findings of internal Auditare reviewed by the top management and bythe Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Based on the deliberations with StatutoryAuditors to ascertain their views on thefinancial statements, including the financialreporting system and compliance toaccounting policies and procedures, the AuditCommittee was satisfied with the adequacyand effectiveness of the internal controls andsystems followed by the Company.
Management Discussion & AnalysisReport
The Management Discussion and AnalysisReport, as required under Regulation 34 andSchedule V of Securities and Exchange Boardof India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, is presentedin a separate section, forming part of theAnnual Report.
Corporate Governance Report
Report on Corporate Governance is provided asAnnexure V, and forms part of this report. Acertificate from the practicing companysecretary, regarding compliance with thecorporate governance norms, as stipulated, isalso annexed to the Report on CorporateGovernance.
A certificate from M/s. P. S. Rao & Associates,Practicing Company Secretaries, confirmingcompliance with the conditions of corporategovernance is also attached to the CorporateGovernance Report.
in terms of Section 92(1) and Section 92(3) ofthe Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 11 ofthe Companies (Management andAdministration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Returnof the Company, has been prepared and madeavailable on the website of the Company underthe weblink
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As per the requirements of Section 186 andSection 134(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013,and Schedule V of SEBI Listing Regulations,2015, we would like to inform that details ofloans, guarantees, securities and investmentsmade by the Company, are provided in NoteNos. 7,13,37 and 40 to the standalone financialstatements, forming part of the Annual Report.
Public Deposits
During the FY 2024-25, your Company has notaccepted any deposit that falls within the scopeof Section 73 and Section 74 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, read with the Companies(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Further,there is no amount outstanding at thebeginning of FY 2024-25, which can beclassified as 'Deposits' in terms of Section 73 ofthe Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies(Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014.
Conservation of Energy, TechnologyAbsorption, Foreign ExchangeEarnings and Outgo
The details regarding energy conservation,technology absorption, foreign exchangeearnings and outgo, as required by section134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, readwith the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, areprovided as Annexure III, and form part of thisreport.
information on transactions with relatedparties, pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of theCompanies Act, 2013, read with Section 188and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014, pursuant to SEBI ListingRegulations, 2015, are given in Form AOC-2, andforms part of this report as Annexure ii.
Significant and material orders passedby Regulators or Courts or Tribunals
During the year under review, there was nosignificant and material order passed by anyregulator or court or tribunal, impacting thegoing concern status and Company'soperations in future.
Disclosure under Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013
The Company is committed to provide a safeand conducive work environment to itsemployees, and has adopted a policy onprevention, prohibition and redressal of sexualharassment at workplace, in line with theprovision of the Sexual Flarassment of Womenat Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013, and the rules madethereunder, internal Committee (1C) has beenset up to redress complaints received regardingsexual harassment. All employees are coveredunder this policy.
During the financial year ended 31 March 2025,the Company did not receive any complaintpertaining to sexual harassment of employees.The Company complied with provisions relatingto the constitution of 1C under the SexualFlarassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,2013.
Disclosures in respect of voting rightsnot directly exercised by employees
There is no share held by trustees for thebenefit of employees, and hence no disclosureunder Rule 16(4) of the Companies (ShareCapital and Debentures), 2014, has beenfurnished.
Risk Management
Risk management is the process ofidentification, assessment and prioritization ofrisks, followed by coordinated efforts tominimize, monitor and mitigate/ control theprobability and/or impact of unfortunateevents, to maximize the realization ofopportunities. The Board oversees Company'sprocesses for determining risk tolerance andreview management's action and comparisonof overall risk tolerance to established levels.Major risks identified by the businesses andfunctions are systematically addressedthrough appropriate actions on a continuousbasis. For details, please refer to theManagement Discussion and Analysis report,which forms part of Annual Report.
Your Directors are happy to report that theindustrial relations have been cordial at aillevels, throughout the year. Your Directorsrecord their appreciation for ail the efforts,support, and co-operation of ail employeesbeing extended from time to time.
Your Company considers its human resourcesas the key to achieve its objectives. Keeping thisin view, your Company takes utmost care toattract and retain quality employees. Theemployees are sufficiently empowered, andsuch work environment propels them to achievehigher levels of performance. The unflinchingcommitment of the employees is the drivingforce behind the Company's vision. YourCompany appreciates the spirit of its dedicatedemployees.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The provisions of Section 135 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and the rules made thereunder arenot applicable to the Company during the yearunder review.
As per the requirements of Rule 8(5)(xi) and (xii)of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 -
* No application made or proceeding pendingagainst your Company under the Insolvencyand Bankruptcy Code, 2016;
* No one-time settlement of financial dueswas made during the year under review.
Information to be Furnished underCompanies (Appointment andRemuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014
The information required pursuant to Section197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5 of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is providedunder annexures, and forms part of this reportas Annexure IV.
However, no employee is in receipt of theremuneration, as specified in Rule 5(2) of abovestated rule.
Disclosures, as required under Para Aof Schedule V of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure)Requirements) Regulations, 2015
For the details of transaction(s) of yourCompany with entity(ies) belonging to thepromoter/ promoter group, which holds morethan 10% shareholding in the Company, asrequired under Para A of Schedule V of theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure) Requirements)Regulations, 2015, please refer to Notes No. 37to the Standalone Financial Statements.
Declaration signed by the Chief ExecutiveOfficer stating that the members of Board ofDirectors and senior management personnelhave affirmed compliance with the code ofconduct of Board of Directors and seniormanagement is annexed, and forms part of thisreport.
Insider Trading Regulations
Based on the requirements of Securities andExchange Board of India (Prohibition of InsiderTrading) Regulations, 2015, as amended fromtime to time, the code of conduct for theprohibition of insider trading, as approved bythe Board, is implemented by the Company.The Company, also, adopts the concept oftrading window closure, to prevent its directors,officers, designated employees, their relatives,from trading in the securities of the Company,at the time when there is unpublished pricesensitive information. The Board has appointedMrs. Nitika Lakhotia, Company Secretary, asthe Compliance Officer under the code.
The Company has adequately maintainedStructured Digital Database (SDD), as requiredunder Securities and Exchange Board of India(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,2015.
Disclosures with respect to the dematsuspense account / unclaimedsuspense account
Not Applicable, as the Company does not haveany share in the demat suspense account orunclaimed suspense account.
There is no such agreement binding theCompany.
Your Company is in compliance with theSecretarial Standards on Meetings of the Boardof Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2),issued by The Institute of Company Secretariesof India, and approved by the CentralGovernment.
Update of Email IDs for receivingNotices / Documents in ElectronicMode
Shareholders who have not registered theiremail IDs with the Company, are requested toregister/update their email IDs with theCompany or with their depository, through theirdepository participant, to enable the Companyto deliver notices /documents through email.
Investor Complaint and Compliance
During the year review NO case was registeredon SCORES Portal and Online DisputeResolution (ODR) Portal of SEBI from anyinvestor of the Company.
Compliance under Maternity BenefitAct, 1961
The Company has complied with the provisionsof the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including theamendments introduced vide the MaternityBenefit (Amendment) Act, 2017. The Companyprovides all eligible female employees withmaternity benefits including paid leave andother prescribed entitlements as mandatedunder the Act.
Further, the Company has implemented thefollowing in accordance with the law:
* Paid maternity leave of 26 weeks for eligiblewomen employees.
* Ensured that no discrimination is made inrecruitment or employment conditions ongrounds of maternity.
* The Company remains committed tofostering a supportive and inclusiveworkplace that prioritizes employee well¬being and gender equity.
* The proceeds from the public issue werefully utilized by the Company, without anydeviation or variation, before the beginningof FY 2024-25. During the year under review,your Company did not revise financialstatement.
* The financial statements for FY 2024-25have been prepared as per the applicableaccounting standards.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors place on record their gratitude tothe central government, various stategovernments, and Company's bankers andadvisors for the valuable advice, guidance,assistance, cooperation and encouragementthey have extended to the Company from timeto time. The Directors, also, take thisopportunity to thank the Company'scustomers, suppliers and shareholders for theirconsistent support to the Company.
We place on record our appreciation of thecontribution made by our employees at alllevels. Our consistent growth was madepossible by their hard work, solidarity,cooperation and support.
By the Order of the BoardFor Banka BioLoo Limited
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Sanjay Banka Namita Sanjay Banka
Executive Chairman Managing Director
DIN:06732600 DIN:05017358
Date: 8 August 2025Place: Hyderabad