The Board of Directors take pleasure in presenting the 16th Board’s Report of the Company together with the Audited financial statements (standalone andconsolidated) for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
The Company’s financial performance for the year ended 31st March 2025 is summarized below:
(Amount in Rs. In Lakhs)
Particulars
STANDALONE
CONSOLIDATED
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from operations
27,245.24
15,100.24
29,281.27
16,086.79
Other Income
382.72
174.38
215.89
68.84
Total Revenue
27,627.96
15,274.61
29,497.15
16,155.63
Cost of Consumption
8,032.05
8,530.36
8,817.76
8,528.28
Other Direct Expenses
12,414.72
2,564.64
12,756.07
2,966.44
Employee Benefit Expenses
985.64
682.96
1,207.41
843.04
Finance Costs
1,168.42
652.78
1,305.45
714.72
Depreciation And Amortization Expenses
375.17
279.57
441.84
337.94
Other Expenses
288.26
152.99
431.25
209.35
Total Expenses
23,264.26
12,863.29
24,959.77
13,599.77
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax
4,363.71
2,411.32
4 ,537.38
2,555.87
Current Tax
1,012.43
572.56
1,140.72
638.53
Deferred Tax
41.62
9.67
6 9.27
34.66
Tax Adjustment for earlier years
-
Profit/ Loss After Tax
3,309.65
1,829.08
3 ,327.39
1,882.68
During the financial year 2024-25, Revenue From operation on a standalone basis stood at Rs. 27,245.24 Lakhs as against Rs. 15,100.24 Lakhs in the previous year2023-24 registering a growth of 80.43%. The total expenditure of the company was Rs. 2,3264.26 Lakhs (on Standalone basis) as against Rs. 1,2863.29 Lakhs inthe previous year 2023-24, an increase of 80.86%. Profit before exceptional items and tax for the current year is Rs. 4,363.71Lakhs as against Rs. 2,411.32 Lakhs inthe previous year 2023-24 a growth of 80.97%. Profit after tax for the current year is Rs. 3,309.65 Lakhs as against Rs.1,829.08 Lakhs in the previous year 2023-24a growth of 80.95%.
During the financial year 2024-25, Revenue From operation on a consolidated basis was Rs. 29,281.27 Lakhs as against Rs. 16,086.79 Lakhs in the previous year2023-24 registering a growth of 82.02%. The total expenditure of the company was Rs. 24,959.77 Lakhs (on Consolidation basis) as against Rs.13,599.77 Lakhs inthe previous year 2023-24, an increase of 83.53%. Profit before exceptional items and tax for the current year is Rs.4,537.38 Lakhs as against Rs. 2,555.87 Lakhs inthe previous year 2023-24 a growth of 77.53%. Profit after tax for the current year is Rs. 3,327.39 Lakhs as against Rs. 1,882.68 Lakhs in the previous year 2023-24a growth of 77.77%.
The Company is engaged mainly in construction activities including infrastructure developmental works, constructions work such as technically complex and highvalue projects like Express ways, National Highways, Flyovers, Bridges and Viaducts, Irrigation Projects, Urban Development - Civic amenities and other projects.
The increased outlay for infrastructure development and introduction of various programs by the Central Government to promoter infrastructure is expected toprovide the company with significant opportunities which if materialized will results in substantial increase in the order book translating more revenue and profits inthe coming years.
A more detailed explanation of the business and the performance of the Company has been provided in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which is
forming part of the Annual Report.
During the year under review, there was no change in the nature of the Company’s business.
The equity shares of the Company was successfully listed on NSE’s SME platform “EMERGE” on 20th March’2024. The company has complied with all regulatoryrequirements applicable to it as a listed company including payment of annual Listing Fees for the Year 2025-26 to NSE, the stock exchange where company’s equityshares are presently listed.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has an authorized share capital of ? 25,00,00,000 consisting of 2,50,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each. During the yearthere was no change in the Authorized Capital of the Company.
As on 31st March 2025 the issued, subscribed and paid-up capital of the Company is 24,97,92,000 Rupees comprising of 2,49,79,200 shares of 10/- each. During theyear there was no change in the issued, subscribed and paid-up capital of the Company.
Further it is hereby confirmed that, during the year under review the Company has not:
i) issued any shares, warrants, debentures, bonds, or any other convertible or non-convertible securities.
ii) issued equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise
iii) issued any sweat equity shares or ESOPs to its directors or employees
iv) made any change in voting rights
v) reduced its share capital or bought back shares
vi) changed the capital structure resulting from restructuring
vii) failed to implement any corporate action
The Company’s securities were not suspended for trading during the year since its listing.
The Board of Directors, after careful consideration of the Company’s financial position, ongoing growth and expansion plans, and the need to strengthen workingcapital, has decided not to recommend any dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. This decision is aimed at conserving resources to support theCompany’s future business requirements.
To bring transparency in the matter of declaration of dividend and protect the interests of investors, the company had adopted a Dividend Policy since listing of itsshares. The policy has been displayed on the Company’s website at link https://www.avpinfra.com/.
In the absence of any declaration of dividend in the past, the Company does not have any unpaid/unclaimed dividend coming under the purview of Section 124(5)of the Act to be transferred to Investors Education and Protection Fund (“IEPF”) of the Central Government.
During the year under review, the Company has not proposed to transfer any amount to the reserves.
Our Company is accredited with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 45001:2018(Occupational Health & Safety Management System) certifications. These recognitions reflect our commitment to delivering superior quality, promotingenvironmental sustainability, and ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for all stakeholders..
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial yearof the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report, which forms part of this report. There were no revisions to the financial statementsand the Board’s Report of the Company during the year under review.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public falling within the ambit of section 73 and Section 76 of the Act, read with the Companies (Acceptance ofDeposits) Rules, 2014. Hence, no disclosure is required under Rule 8(5)(v) and (vi) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
As on March 31, 2025, an amount of Rs. 14,310.07 Lakhs was outstanding towards borrowings, which comprises of both secured and unsecured loans. The companyhas not defaulted in payment of interest and/or repayment of loan to any of the financial institutions and/or bank.
During the financial year under review, the Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the Secretarial Standard-1 and Secretarial Standard-2 relatingto 'Meetings of the Board of Directors’ and 'General Meetings’, respectively issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India ('ICSI’) and approved by theCentral Government under Section 118 (10) of the Act.
In terms of Section 134(3)(c) & 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to Directors’ Responsibility Statement it is hereby confirmed that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there areno material departures from the same;
b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent soas to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act forsafeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March 2025 on a going concern basis;
e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operatingeffectively; and
f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operatingeffectively.
The Company has not granted any loans, made any investments, provided any guarantees, or given any securities falling within the ambit of Section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013 during the year under review, except the Investment in AVP Renewable Energies Limited, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company and M/sKanthan Blue Metal, a partnership firm wherein the Company holds a 90% share of profit. The Company has also extended a corporate guarantee of up to ?17.00crore to secure the loan facility availed by the said firm. The details of the aforesaid investments are disclosed under Note 13 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
All the transactions with related parties during the year were on arm’s length basis and in the ordinary course of the business. Related party transactions entered intoby the Company during the year were approved by the audit committee and the Board from time to time and are disclosed in the notes to accounts of the financialstatements forming part of this Annual Report. The Company has also obtained approval of the shareholders for related party transactions undertake during thefinancial year 2024-25 which are material in nature irrespective of the fact that they are on arm’s length basis and in the ordinary course of the business. Theapproval of the shareholders is being sought in terms of Regulation 23 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 in respect ofmaterial related party transactions proposed during the financial year 2025-26 at the ensuing Annual General Meeting The details of materially significant relatedparty transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year 2024-25 are disclosed in Form AOC- 2 pursuant to Section 134(3) of the Act and enclosedas Annexure -I to this report.
All transactions with related parties are in accordance with the RPT Policy. The policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing with related partytransactions (“RPT Policy”) formulated by the Board can be accessed at https://www.avpinfra.com/
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) and Section 134(3) (a) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014as amended from time to time, the Annual Return of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at https://www.avpinfra.com/
As of 31st March 2025, the Board of Directors comprised of 7 Directors which includes 3 Independent Directors (including 1 women Independent Director), 1Non- Executive Director and 3 Executive Directors which includes Chairman S Managing Director, Joint Managing Director S CFO S a Whole Time Director.
During the year there is no change in constitution of Board of Directors.
Brief profile of Directors is available at Company’s website at https://www.avpinfra.com/. The composition of the Board consists of a combination of Executiveand Non- Executive Directors and not less than 1/3rd of the Board comprises of Independent Directors.
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company held 08 (Eight) meetings of the Board of Directors, which were held on 29th May’2024, 5th July’2024, 30thAugust’24, 23rd September’24, 29th October 2024, 31st January’2025, 20th February’2025 and 26th March’2025, the provisions of Section 173 and otherapplicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013 were adhered to while considering the time gap between two meetings.
The composition of the Board of Directors and the details of meetings attended by its members during the financial year 2024-2025 are given below:
S
NO
DIRECTOR
DESIGNATION
NO. OF MEETINGENTITLED
NO. OF MEETINGATTENDED
1
Mr. Dhandayuthapani Prasanna
Chairman and Managing Director
8
2
Mr.Bollam Venkateshwaralu
Whole Time Director & CFO
3
Mr.Dhandayuthapani Vasanth
Whole Time Director
4
Mrs. Dhandayuthapanni Bhagyavathy
Director
5
Mr. Rajan Ethiraja
Independent Director
6
Mrs. Priya Rao
7
Mr. Chellasamy Rajendran
Detailed agenda with explanatory notes and all other related information is circulated to the members of the Board in advance of each meeting. Detailedpresentations are made to the Board at the meetings covering all major functions and activities. The requisite strategic and material information is madeavailable to the Board to ensure transparent decision making by the Board.
Adequate notice is given to all directors for the meetings of the Board and Committees. Except where consent of directors was received for schedulingmeeting at a shorter notice, agenda and detailed notes on agenda were sent at least seven days in advance, and a system exists for seeking and obtainingfurther information and clarifications on the agenda items before the meeting and for meaningful participation at the meeting by the directors.
The Company did not have any pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Non-Executive Directors of the Company other than payment of the sitting feesfor attending meetings.
Remuneration of the executive directors consists of a salary and other benefits. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee makes annual appraisal ofthe performance of the Executive Directors based on a detailed performance evaluation, and recommends the compensation payable to them, within theparameters approved by the shareholders, to the Board for their approval.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mrs. D. Bhagyavathy (DIN: 10341505) Director of the Company, retire by rotation at theensuing Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has recommended herre-appointment. Details of the Directors retiring by rotation/ seeking re-appointment have been furnished in the explanatory statement to the notice of theensuing AGM.
D. Prasanna, Chairman & Managing Director, Bollam Venkateshwaralu, Joint Managing Director & CFO and Priyanka Singh, Company Secretary are the KeyManagerial Personnel (“KMP”) of the Company in accordance with the provision of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. During the year under review, there were no changes in the KMP of the Company
The following are Board of Directors/KMPs of the Company as on 31.03.2025:
Name
DIN/PAN
Designation
Mr. D. Prasanna
02720759
02720729
Joint Managing Director & CFO
Mr.D. Vasanth
10330344
Mrs. D. Bhagyavathy
10341505
09688086
00717336
10345090
Ms. Priyanka Singh
BWFPS0084L
Company Secretary S Compliance Officer
The Board of Directors of the company are of the opinion that all the Independent Directors of the company appointed / re-appointed possess impeccableintegrity, relevant expertise and experience required to best serve the interests of the company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act and Rules made thereunder, M/s. P PN and Company, Chartered Accountants, (FRN: 013623S) wereappointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive years, to hold office from the conclusion of the Fourteenth (14th)Annual Generalmeeting held on September 30, 2023 until the conclusion of Nineteenth (19th) AGM of the Company to be held in the calendar year 2028. The Auditors havealso confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer review process of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hold a valid certificateissued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI.
M/s. P P N and Company, Chartered Accountants, have submitted their Report on the Financial Statements of the Company for the FY 2024-25, which formspart of the Annual Report 2024- 25. There are no observations (including any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer) of the Auditors in theAudit Reports issued by them which call for any explanation/comment from the Board of Directors.
The Company has maintained cost accounts and records as specified by the Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. For thefinancial year 2024-25, M/s SVM S Associates, Cost Accountants, Chennai, Firm Registration No: 000536, have conducted the audit of the cost records ofthe Company.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 148 (6) of Companies Act 2013 and rule 6(6) of the Companies (Cost records and audit) Rules, 2014, and on therecommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board has appointed M/s SVM S Associates, Cost Accountants, Chennai, Firm Registration No: 000536, as theCost Auditors of the Company to conduct the audit of the cost records of the Company for the financial year 2025-2026.
M/s. SKD S Associates, Company Secretaries, (Firm Regn. No. S2023TN958600) were appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the financialyear ended on March 31, 2025. The Secretarial Audit report for the financial year 2024-25 in the prescribed form MR3 pursuant to the provisions of Section204 of the Act received from M/s. SKD S Associates is provided in Annexure III forming part of this report. The Secretarial Auditors’ Report for the Financialyear 2024- 25 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks and the same is self-explanatory.
The Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendation made by the Audit Committee, and subject to the approval of the shareholders ofthe Company at the ensuing AGM, have approved the appointment of M/s. SKD & Associates, as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company to conduct thesecretarial audit for a period of five consecutive years from the financial year 2025-26 to the financial year 2029-30, in terms of provisions of Regulation 24A
of the Listing Regulations and provisions of Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. M/s. SKD & Associates has given consent and confirmed that he isnot disqualified from being appointed as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company and satisfies the eligibility criteria. The profile of the Secretarial Auditor isprovided as part of the explanatory statement to the AGM Notice.
As per section 138 of The Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 13 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the company has Appointed M/s Sethuraman PrabuS Associates, Chartered Accountant, as Internal Auditor to conduct Internal Audit for the Financial Year 2025-2026. The Internal Audit reports are periodicallyreviewed by the Audit Committee.
None of the Auditors of the Company has identified and reported any fraud as specified under the second proviso of Section 143(12) of the Act.
The Company has put in place an effective internal control system to synchronise its business processes, operations, financial reporting, fraud control, andcompliance with extant regulatory guidelines and compliance parameters. The Company ensures that a standard and effective internal control framework operatesthroughout the organization, providing assurance about the safekeeping of the assets and the execution of transactions as per the authorization in compliance withthe internal control policies of the Company.
The internal control system is supplemented by extensive internal audits, regular reviews by the management, and guidelines that ensure the reliability of financialand all other records. The management periodically reviews the framework, efficacy, and operating effectiveness of the Internal Financial Controls of the Company.
The Internal Audit reports are periodically reviewed by the Audit Committee. The Company has, in material respects, adequate internal financial control over financialreporting, and such controls are operating effectively. Internal Audits are carried out to review the adequacy of the internal control systems and compliance withpolicies and procedures. Internal Audit areas are planned based on inherent risk assessment, risk score, and other factors such as probability, impact, significance,and strength of the control environment. Its adequacy was assessed, and the operating effectiveness was also tested.
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has a mechanism in place for prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassmentat workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules madethereunder. The Company is committed to provide equal opportunities without regard to their race, caste, sex, religion, color, nationality, disability, etc. All employeesare treated with dignity with a view to maintain a work environment free of sexual harassment whether physical, verbal or psychological. All employees (permanent,contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered.
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition S Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment atworkplace.
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off during the year 2024-2025.
Number of complaints filed during the financial year
0
Number of complaints disposed of during the financial year
Number of cases pending for more than ninety days during the financial year
Number of complaints pending as at the end of the financial year
DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLIANCE OF THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including the grant of maternity leave, work-from-home options whereapplicable, and provision of creche facilities as required. The Company remains committed to ensuring a safe and supportive work environment for its womenemployees.
The Company has not received any significant or material orders passed by any regulatory authority, court or tribunal which shall impact the going concern statusand Company’s operations in future.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”), is presented in a separate section, forming part of the Annual Report.
In compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules made thereunder, the Company has formed Corporate Social Responsibility(“CSR”) Committee. The Company has framed a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy as required under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 readwith Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, to oversee the CSR activities initiated by the Company. The CSR Committee hasadopted a CSR Policy in accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. The details of the CSR initiativesundertaken by the Company during the FY 2024-25 in the prescribed format are annexed as Annexure- IV.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(9) S 21 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Company has constituted the Risk Management Committee and laid down a framework to inform the Board about the particulars of RisksIdentification, Assessment and Minimization Procedures. In the opinion of the Board, there is no such risk, which may threaten the existence of the Company.
During the year, such controls were tested and no material discrepancy or weakness in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting was observed.
Proper Risk Management Practices have been followed for the purpose of risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning, monitoring, and reporting. Although,all risks cannot be eliminated, but mitigation and contingency plans are developed to lessen their impact if they occur.
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption, Foreign exchange Earnings and outgo as required under Section 134 (3)(m) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are provided in ANNEXURE V to this Report.
The Board, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has framed a policy for the selection and appointment of Directors andSenior Management Personnel and their remuneration. The Company’s policy relating to the Directors appointment, payment of remuneration and discharge of theirduties is available on the website of the Company at https://www.avpinfra.com/.
Employee relations continued to be cordial during the year under review. The Company continued its thrust on Human Resources Development
The remuneration paid to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, and Senior Management Personnel during FY 2024-25 was in accordance with the NRC Policy ofthe Company. Disclosures required under the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, relating to the remuneration and other details as required are annexed to this Report as ANNEXURE- VI.
As on 31st March 2025, the company has a Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company in the name of “AVP RENEWABLE ENERGIES LIMITED” in Chennai, Tamil Nadu,India which was incorporated on 1st October 2024 vide CIN U43222TN2024PLC173822. As on 31st March 2025, the company does not have any Joint Venture.However, it is a majority partner in partnership firm viz., M/s. AVP RMC - Firm bearing Registration No. 523/2017 and M/S. KANTHAN BLUE METALS- Firm bearingRegistration No. 219/2024. There has been no material change in the nature of the business of the said firms. The consolidated financial statement has beenprepared in accordance with the relevant accounting standards and a separate statement containing the salient features of the financial statement of its subsidiarypursuant to provision of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, in form AOC-1 is attached along withthe financial statement of the company as Annexure-II.
AVP RENEWABLE ENERGIES LIMITED which was incorporated on 1st October 2024 is engaged in the business of providing end-to-end solar energy solutions,from initial consultation and design to installation and maintenance which helps the Company to carry out its business more economically or more efficiently. Forthe year ended 31st March, 2025, AVP RENEWABLE ENERGIES LIMITED has earned a total income of Rs. 27.73 Lakhs and has made Profit after Tax of the Rs. 0.42Lakhs. The financial and other details of the said entity for the Year ended 31-03-2025 are as under:
KANTHAN BLUE METALS is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling of Blue Metals, Quary Dust, M-sand and P-sand which helps theCompany to carry out its business more economically or more efficiently. For the year ended 31st March, 2025, KANTHAN BLUE METALS has earned atotal income of Rs. 59.43 Lakhs and has made Profit/ (Loss) after Tax of the Rs. (105.21) Lakhs. The financial and other details of the said entity for theYear ended 31-03-2025 are as under:
Financial year 2024¬25 (in Rs. In Lacs.)
Financial year 2023-24(in Rs. In Lacs.)
Financial year 2024-25% of Contributionto the OverallPerformance ofconsolidated entity
Financial year 2023-24% of Contributionto the OverallPerformance ofconsolidated entity
Revenue From operation(gross)
27.73
Nil
0.09%
Total Expenditure
26.96
0.11%
Depreciation and amortizations
0.22
0.05%
Profit/(Loss) before Tax
0.55
0.01%
0.13
0.19%
Profit/(Loss) after Tax
0.42
59.43
0.20%
151.11
0.62%
7.42
1.68%
(99.10)
-2.18%
6.11
8.82%
(105.21)
-3.16%
AVP RMC is engaged in the business manufacture and supply of Readymix Concrete and other allied products, which helps the Company to carry out its businessmore economically or more efficiently. For the year ended 31st March, 2025, AVP RMC has earned a total income of Rs. 2559.49 Lakhs and has made Profit/ (Loss)after Tax of the Rs. 278.33 Lakhs. The financial and other details of the said entity for the Year ended 31-03-2025 are as under:
Financial year 2024-25(in Rs. In Lacs.)
2554.78
1584.06
8.72%
9.85%
4.71
0.95
2.18%
1.38%
2559.49
1585.01
8.68%
9.81%
2072.44
1275.61
8.45%
9.62%
59.03
58.37
13.36%
17.27%
428.02
251.03
9.43%
9.82%
128.29
65.96
11.25%
10.33%
21.40
24.99
30.89%
72.1%
278.33
160.08
8.36%
8.50%
The Managing / Whole Time Director of your Company has not received any remuneration from the holding/ subsidiaries during the year under review.
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 is not applicable to the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025.
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the SME platform (NSE-emerge) of NSE Limited. Pursuant to Regulation 15(2) SEBI (Listing Obligation andDisclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 the compliance with the Corporate Governance provision as specified in Regulation 17 to 27 and clause (b) to (i) of subregulations (2) of regulation 46 and par as C, D and E of Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 shall not apply. TheCompany voluntarily adopted various practices of governance conforming to highest ethical and responsible standards of business and is committed to focus onlong term value creation for its shareholders. The Corporate Governance practices followed by the Company is included as part of this Report.
The Board of Directors of your Company has constituted the following committees in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosures Requirements), Regulation, 2015:
As on March 31, 2025, the company has five Board level committees:
A) Audit Committee
B) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
C) Stakeholders Relationship Committee
D) Risk Management Committee
E) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The composition of various Committees of the Board of Directors is available on the website of the Company. The Board is responsible for constituting, assigning,co-opting and fixing the terms of reference of various committees. Details on the role and composition of these committees, including the number of meetings heldduring the financial year and the related attendance are provided below.
The Audit Committee of the Company consists of 3 Independent Directors. The Chairman of the Audit Committee is financially literate and majority of themhaving accounting or related financial management experience. Company Secretary acts as Secretary to the Committee
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company held 04 (Four) Audit Committee meetings on 29th May’2024, 23rd September’2024, 29th October’2024, and26th March’2025.
The following Directors are the members of Audit Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members during the financial year 2024-25 are givenbelow:
Designation in theCommittee
NO. OF MEETING ENTITLED
Ms. Priya Rao (DIN: 00717336)
Chairperson
04
Mr. Rajan Ethiraja (DIN: 09688086)
Member
Mr. Chellasamy Raiendran (DIN: 10345090)
All recommendations of Audit Committee during the year under review were accepted by the Board of Directors. The Company Secretary acted as thesecretary of the Committee. The role and terms of reference of the Committee are in consonance with the requirements mandated under Section 177 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations and is available on the website of the Company at https://www.avpinfra.com/
In pursuant to the provisions of section 178 (4) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Nomination and Remuneration Policy recommended by the Nomination andRemuneration committee is duly approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. Policy is disclosed on the website of the Company viz. https://www.avpinfra.com/
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company held 01 (One) Nomination and Remuneration Committee meetings on 29th May, 2024.
01
Mr. Chellasamy Rajendran (DIN: 10345090)
The Company Secretary acted as the secretary of the Committee. The role and terms of reference of the Committee are in consonance with the requirementsmandated under Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations and is available on the website of the Company at https://www.avpinfra.com/
The following Committee of Directors looks after the Investor Grievances. During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company held 01 (one) Stakeholders’Relationship Committee meetings on 29th May, 2024.
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The Board of Directors of the Company have constituted a Risk Management Committee to inter-alia, assist the Board in overseeing the responsibilities withregard to identification, evaluation and mitigation of operational, strategic and external environmental risks. During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Companyheld 01 (One) Risk Management Committee meetings, viz 29th May, 2024.
The Company Secretary acted as the secretary of the Committee. The Risk Management policy of the Company is available on the website of the Companyat https://www.avpinfra.com/.
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee has been formed by the Board of Directors, in terms of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with theCompanies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014. During the Financial Year 2024-25,the Company held 01 (One) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee meeting on viz 5th July, 2024.
The Company Secretary acted as the secretary of the Committee. The Corporate Social Responsibility Policy of the Company is available on the website ofthe Company at https://www.avpinfra.com.
The Independent Directors have confirmed that they meet the criteria of independence laid down under Section 149(6) read with Schedule IV of the Act andRegulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations and that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that couldimpair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external influence. The board of directors have takenon record the declaration and confirmation submitted by the independent directors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same and is of the opinionthat they fulfil the conditions specified in the Act and the Listing Regulations and that they are independent of the management.
The Independent Directors have been updated with their roles, rights and responsibilities in the Company by specifying them in their appointment letter along withnecessary documents, reports and internal policies to enable them to familiarise with the Company’s procedures and practices. The Company endeavors, throughpresentations at regular intervals, to familiarize the Independent Directors with the strategy, operations and functioning of the Company.
The details of such familiarization programmes for Independent Directors are posted on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://www.avpinfra.com
The terms and conditions of appointment of Independent Directors have been disclosed on the website of the Company https://www.avpinfra.com.
Independent Directors of the Company met separately on January 23, 2025 without the presence of Non-Independent Directors and members of Management. Inaccordance with the provisions under Section 149 and Schedule-IV of the Act, following matters were, inter alia, reviewed and discussed in the meeting:
i) Performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board of Directors as a whole;
ii) Performance of the Chairman of the Company taking into consideration the views of Executive and Non-Executive Directors;
iii) Assessment of the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board toeffectively and reasonably perform their duties
All the Independent Directors were present at the meeting.
Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Board, in consultation with its Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has formulateda framework containing, inter-alia, the criteria for performance evaluation of the entire Board of the Company, its Committees and individual directors, includingIndependent Directors. The framework is monitored, reviewed and updated by the Board, in consultation with the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, basedon need and new compliance requirements.
The Company has established a vigil mechanism and accordingly framed a Whistle Blower Policy in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 22 of SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Rule 7 of the Companies (Meeting of the Board and its Power) Rules 2014. The policyenables directors, employees and business associates to report unethical behavior, malpractices, wrongful conduct, fraud, violation of Company’s code of conduct,leak or suspected leak of unpublished price sensitive information without fear of reprisal for appropriate action. Under the vigil mechanism, all directors, employees,business associates have direct access to the Chairman of the Audit committee. The whistle blower policy can be accessed at https://www.avpinfra.com
The company, in accordance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, has in place the following: -
1. Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading and Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information(UPSI).
2. Policy for determination of “legitimate purposes” forms part of this Code.
3. Policy and procedures for inquiry in case of leak of UPSI/ suspected leak of UPSI
All compliances relating to Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading which includes maintenance of structural digital data base (SDD) are being managedthrough a software installed by the Company in-house. This code lays down guidelines advising the designated employees and other connected persons, onprocedures to be followed and disclosures to be made by them while dealing with the shares of the company, and while handling any unpublished price sensitiveinformation.
Commitment to ethical professional conduct is a must for every employee including Board members and senior management personnel of the company. The dutiesof Directors including duties as an Independent Director as laid down in the Act also forms part of the Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct is available on thewebsite of the Company https://www.avpinfra.com. All Board members and senior management personnel affirm compliance with the Code of Conduct annually.
The Company is committed to a good corporate governance and has consistently maintained its organizational culture as a remarkable confluence of high standardsof professionalism and building shareholder equity with principles of fairness, integrity and ethics. The Board of Directors of the Company have from time to timeframed and approved various Policies as required by the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued thereunder and the Listing Regulations. These Policiesand Codes are reviewed by the Board and are updated, if required. The aforesaid policies can be accessed at https://www.avpinfra.com.
The Company appointed Purva Share Registry (India) Private Limited as its RTA. Details of the RTA are given below.
CIN: U67120MH1993PTC074079
No 9, Shiv Shakti Industrial Estate, Mumbai - 400011, Maharashtra, India
Tel: 91 022 2301 8261 , Fax No: 91 022 2301 2517
E-mail: support@purvashare.com , Website: www.purvashare.com
The Company has entered into tripartite agreements for dematerialization of equity shares with the Purva Share Registry (I) Private Limited, National SecuritiesDepository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited. As on March 31, 2025, the shares of the Company held in demat form represents 100% of thetotal issued and paid-up capital of the Company.
The Company’s ISIN No. is INE0R9401019.
During the year under review, no resolution was passed through postal ballot.
There were no penalties, strictures imposed on the company by stock exchange(s) or SEBI or any statutory authority, on any matter related to capital markets, duringthe year.
SEBI processes investor complaints in a centralized web-based complaints redressal system i.e. SCORES. Through this system a shareholder can lodge complaintagainst a company for his grievance. The company uploads the action taken on the complaint which can be viewed by the shareholder. The company and shareholdercan seek and provide clarifications online through SEBI.
As per the SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/OIAE/OIAE_IAD-1/P/CIR/2023/145 dated July 31, 2023, on “Online Resolution of Disputes in the Indian Securities Market” acommon Online Dispute Resolution Portal (“ODR Portal”) which harnesses online conciliation and online arbitration for resolution of disputes arising in the IndianSecurities Market has been established.
Pursuant to Regulation 76 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories Participants) Regulations, 2018 a Company Secretary in Practice carries outaudit of Reconciliation of Share Capital on quarterly basis to reconcile the total admitted equity share capital with the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)and the Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) and the total issued and listed equity share capital. The audit report confirms that the total issued/paid-up capital is in agreement with the total number of shares in physical form and the total number of dematerialized shares held with NSDL and CDSL. The said report,duly signed by practicing company secretary is submitted to stock exchanges where the securities of the company are listed within 30 days of the end of each quarterand this Report is also placed before the Board of Directors of the company.
In the absence of issue of any debt securities, the Company has not obtained any credit rating with respect to any debt securities. Further, CRISIL has assigned along-term rating of BBB-/ Stable and short-term rating of CRISIL A3 for the credit facilities availed by the Company from Banks.
The Company has not made any application or no proceeding is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the Financial Year and hence notbeing commented upon.
During the Financial Year under review, there has been no incident of one-time settlement for loan taken from the banks of financial institutions and hence not beingcommented upon
As per the information available with the Company, there are no agreements entered into by the shareholders, Promoters, Promoters Group entities, Related Parties,Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Employees of the Company, its subsidiaries and associates companies which are binding the Company in terms of clause 5Aof Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the Listing Regulations.
In commitment to keeping in line with the Green Initiative and going beyond it to create new green initiations, an electronic copy of the Notice of the 20th AnnualGeneral Meeting of the Company along with a copy of the Annual Report is being sent to all Members whose email addresses are registered with the Company/Depository Participant(s) and will is also available at the Company’s website at https://avpinfra.com.
During the period since listing of shares of the company to the date of this report, there were no complaints received from the investors. The designated email id forInvestor complaint is cs@avpinfra.com.
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Registered office : Plot No.E-30, II nd Floor, II nd Avenue, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamilnadu- 600090,
Contact No. 91 44 48683999;
E-mail: cs@avpinfra.com.
As on March 31, 2025, the company has its place of business (Factory Unit) in the following location;
CHENNAI, TAMILNADU Plot No.E-30, II nd Floor, II nd Avenue, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamilnadu- 600090,
The Board of Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received from the government and regulatory authorities,stock exchange, financial institutions, banks, business associates, customers, vendors, members, for their co-operation and support and looks forward to theircontinued support in future. The Board of Directors wish to place on record its deep sense of appreciation for the committed services by all the employees of theCompany.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors ofAVP INFRACON LIMITED
Chairman & Managing Director Joint Managing Director
(DIN:02720759) (DIN: 02720729)
Place: ChennaiDate: 05/09/2025