Your Directors have great pleasure in presenting the Fifty fifth (55th) Annual Report on the business and operations ofyour company together with Audited Financial Statement for the financial year ended 31st March 2024 and the Auditors'report thereon.
Particulars
For the Year
2023-24
2022-23
Revenue
7,716.41
15,441.17
Expenditure
10,325.89
5157.25
Profit / (Loss) before Depreciation & Tax
(2,609.48)
10,283.92
Depreciation
91.76
428.33
Profit / (Loss) before Exceptional item and tax
(2,701.24)
9,855.59
Exceptional item
-
Profit / (Loss) before Tax
Tax
(277.39)
3,917.50
Profit / (Loss) after Tax
(2,423.85)
5,938.10
Other comprehensive income/ (loss)
1,140.84
1,444.79
Total comprehensive income
(1,283.01)
7,382.89
The revenue from operations consists of the revenue recognized under the Second Amended and reinstated Joint
Development Agreement (JDA) dated 06.08.2025 to the tune ' 3418.82 lakhs.
a) On 30th April 2024, the Board cancelled the appointment of Mr. Arvind Nandagopal as Managing Director / Director.The Independent director and the Audit Committee Chairman Mr. Rajeev Bakshi was given Show Cause notice forhis disqualification. Mr. T. Krishnamurthy Director (Finance) & Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") was asked to stepdown from his position, causing a big vacuum in the Management and the Finance Department. A new CFOwas appointed on May 14, 2024 and all the committees were re-constituted on the same day. The existing CFOMr. T. Krishnamurthy and an independent director Mr. Rajeev Bakshi removed from their position.
b) Following a SEBI order on 31st July, 2024, the Company's Executive Chairman Mr. M. Nandagopal, ManagingDirector Mr. Arvind Nandgopal, Director (Finance) & CFO Mr. T. Krishnamurthy were restricted from serving asdirectors, prompting their resignations. Additionally, the disqualification of two Independent Directors resulted in theBoard falling below the minimum number of directors required under Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, andthe SEBI (LODR) Regulations. Consequently, the Company approached the Hon'ble High Court of Madras seekingdirections for the appointment of an Administrator to facilitate the reconstitution of the Board. Pursuant to this, theHon'ble High Court of Madras, through its Order No. CMP. No. 24465/2024 in OSA No. 116/2024 dated November11, 2024, appointed Hon'ble Justice M. Sathyanarayanan (Retired) of the High Court of Madras, as Administrator /Chairman to oversee the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the shareholders for the purpose of reconstitutingthe Board.
Pursuant to the Hon'ble High Court's direction, an EGM was convened on January 4, 2025, during which thefollowing individuals were duly appointed as Directors of the Company:
S.NO
NAME OF THE DIRECTOR
DESIGNATION
1
James Richard Williams
Director
2
Nutrajan Ramesh
3
Nilima Sathyanarayanan
4
Sathyanarayanan Balakrishnan
Whole-time Director
5
Natrajan Prasanna
6
Shankaran Sundar Raman
Independent Director
c) Post appointment of Directors, the newly inducted Board has appointed Mr. Ramamurthy Natarajan, Mr. RamaswamySubramanian, Mr. Natarajan Kumaraguru with effect from 23rd January 2025 and Mr. Shankaran Sundar Raman asindependent directors with effect from 10th January 2025 and Mr. Sathyanarayanan Balakrishnan as Whole TimeDirector with effect from 08th January 2025.
d) Mr. Natarajan Prasanna, Director has resigned from the Board of the Company with effect from 24th April, 2025consequent to the relinquishment of shareholding in the Company.
e) The newly Constituted Board then started initiating the audit process, resolving various issues with Income tax, GSTand mainly issues with the Joint Venture partner M/s.SPR Construction Private Limited.
During the financial year 2023, an accounting-related dispute had arisen between your Company and its joint developmentpartner, SPR Construction Private Limited. Owing to the non-settlement of certain issues, the joint development partnerinvoked Arbitration proceedings and filed a petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 beforethe Hon'ble High Court of Madras, pursuant to which the Arbitrators were appointed and the arbitration proceedingswere in progress.
Subsequently, during the year, based on the directions and actions taken by the new Board of Directors appointed by theHon'ble High Court of Madras, a Special Committee was constituted under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Retired JusticeBhaskar. The said Committee appointed two independent and reputed IBBI-empanelled valuers to determine the basisfor settlement through appropriate valuation mechanisms, including the option of area sharing for future developments.
Accordingly, the Special Committee convened several meetings on various dates and finalised the scope of valuation. Itwas decided that the settlement would be structured as follows:
• Revenue Sharing Method for a portion of the project measuring approximately 53.18 lakh square feet of saleable areaout of the total 120 lakh square feet; and
• Area Sharing Mechanism for the balance portion of the area proposed to be developed.
For the purpose of arriving at the settlement value in respect of the 53.18 lakh square feet, the valuers were specificallyentrusted with the task of projecting future cash flows and determining the appropriate settlement value using establishedvaluation methodologies, including the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Method. The valuers submitted a detailed andcomprehensive valuation report based on these parameters.
Based on the findings and recommendations contained in the valuation report and after due deliberation, your Board ofDirectors approved the settlement framework as recommended by the Special Committee.
Pursuant to the approval of the settlement framework by the Board of Directors, a Revised Joint Development Agreementwas duly executed on 06th August 2025 after getting the approval of the Shareholders under section 180 of the CompaniesAct,2013, incorporating the terms of compromise mutually agreed upon between the Company, Binny Limited, and SPRConstruction Private Limited. Consequent to the execution of the revised agreement, the arbitration proceedings stoodfully and finally settled, resulting in the complete closure of the arbitration tribunal and all connected legal proceedings.
Your Board of Directors is pleased to state that post-closure of the arbitration proceedings, the operations relating tothe project have normalised in all respects. The relationship between the parties is now cordial, cooperative, andprogressive, and the project activities have regained momentum and are being carried forward smoothly in accordancewith the revised development framework.
The revised JDA provides that up to 53.18 lakh sq. ft. of saleable area will be settled through a lump sum payment, afteradjusting all prior payments made under the original JDA.
The balance saleable area, out of a total contemplated 120 lakh sq. ft. (including Premium FSI) will be developed underan area sharing model.
In respect of one of the land parcels of 12.43 acres land at Valasaravakkam taken over by the Company from M/s MohanBreweries and Distilleries Limited (MBDL) under the Scheme of Settlement, the Company proposes to enter into a JointDevelopment Agreement ("JDA") with M/s. Osian Construction Private Limited, Chennai for developing the same intoa residential complex. The revenue from the project is estimated at ' 1486 crores of which the Company's share worksout about ' 693 crores.
For the above JDA the draft Term Sheet was already approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 01stSeptember, 2025
Now the draft JDA as per the approved Term sheet has been prepared and the same has been approved by the Board atthe Board meeting held on 04.12.2025 subject to the approval of the shareholders under Sec 180 of the Companies Act2013.
The valuation report obtained from an Independent Registered Valuer supports the consideration and confirms the marketvalue, expected revenue from the project and the share of the Company's revenue.
The proposed JDA is a normal commercial arrangement enabling the Company to unlock the value of its real-estateassets.
Key Terms:
1. Total Land extent : 12.43 acres
2. Location : Valasaravakkam
3. Type of Development: Stilt 5 floors
4. Model: Revenue sharing.
A. Base FSI
Binny Limited — Land Owner: 50%
Osian construction Pvt. Ltd. — Developer: 50%
B. Premium FSI
Binny Limited — Land Owner : 27%
Osian construction Pvt. Ltd. — Developer: 73%
5. Refundable Security Deposit:
The Developer agrees to pay a total refundable security deposit of ' 50 Crores (Rupees Fifty Crores only).
6. Expected cash flow:
Total estimated revenue during the Project period: '1486 cr.
Binny's estimated Share of revenue: '693 cr.
A Scheme of Settlement was entered into by the Company with Mohan Breweries & Distilleries Limited ("MBDL")for recovery of its advances which were made for purchase/takeover of its certain land/assets. The Scheme was dulyapproved by the Board of Directors and the public shareholders of the Company.
While SEBI, in-principle accepted the method and manner adopted by the Company for recovery of funds from MBDLunder the Scheme of Settlement, it raised concerns regarding the sufficiency of documentation specifically, throughthe execution of Registered Agreements to sell and Registered General Power of Attorney. Consequently, SEBI wasconstrained to pass its Order dated 31st July 2024 rejecting the method of transferring the assets and with a direction thatspecified monies advanced in earlier years be brought back into the Company and that all related-party transactions withMohan Breweries & Distilleries Limited ("MBDL") be duly regularised and reflected in the Company's books of account.
The Company had filed an Appeal before Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) against the said order of SEBI dated 31st July2024. The SAT admitted the Appeal and granted an interim stay. The hearings are in progress. In the meantime, with aview to settle the matter amicably and to bring an early closure, the Company has considered the said Order and wantedto comply with SEBI's order with regard to method of transfer of lands from MBDL to the Company. Accordingly, theCompany has put up a proposal to the Board to execute sale deeds for all those lands which were taken over from MBDLby the method of execution of Registered Agreements to sell and Registered General Power of Attorney and obtainedBoard's approval in the Board meeting held on 01st September, 2025 for the same.
• All sale deeds contemplated under the settlement have been executed, registered and duly reflected in the books ofboth Binny Limited and MBDL as listed belowChengalpet Land Registration Details
Sl
No
Sale Deed Date
Doc No
Extent(In Acres)
Consideration(including TDS)
TDS Deducted
25-06-2025
1800/2025
18.44
23,24,78,612
23,01,768
08-09-2025
2570/2025
9.43
65,65,00,569
65,00,006
09-09-2025
2727/2025
31.02
48,40,60,416
47,92,677
11-09-2025
P/118/2025
53.83
84,75,27,223
83,91,359
112.72
2,22,05,66,820
2,19,85,810
• In respect of 850 (Eight Hundred and Fifty) acres of Windmill lands situated at Tirunelveli / Tuticorin districts inthe State of Tamil Nadu taken over by the Company from Mohan Breweries & Distilleries Limited ("MBDL") underthe settlement referred to in the SEBI Order, the said property was sold directly by Mohan Breweries & DistilleriesLimited ("MBDL") and the sale consideration of ' 30.44 crores was received by Binny Limited. The receipt of suchproceeds by the Company constitutes full and valid compliance with the settlement in respect of that asset and shallbe deemed to be part of the implementation of the SEBI Order. The Board further notes that out of the said 850 acresof land, an extent of 50 acres is yet to be sold. As and when the same is sold, the Company will receive the proceedsfrom the said sale.
• In respect of one of the land parcels of 12.43 acres of land at Valasaravakkam taken over by the company from M/sMohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited, under the scheme of settlement, the Company proposes to enter into aJoint Development Agreement (JDA) with M/s Osian Construction Private Limited, Chennai for developing into aresidential complex.
For the above JDA, the Term sheet was already approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 1stSeptember 2025.
Based on the above Term sheet, the draft JDA was prepared and approved by the Board in its Board Meeting held on04th December 2025 subject to the approval of the Shareholders under Sec 180 of the Companies Act, 2013.
• The valuation report obtained from an independent registered valuer supports the consideration and confirms that thetransfers were effected at fair value.
The Company has thereby fully complied with SEBI's directions and with the orders of the Hon'ble SecuritiesAppellate Tribunal.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) ,New Delhi has ordered under section 212 (1) (a) ( c) under Companies Act,2013investigation by Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) into the affairs of the Company vide order dated 23rd July
2024. Based on the above, the SFIO then issued notice for calling information under Section 217(2) of the CompaniesAct,2013. All the Details sought by them were provided.
The Company does not recommend any dividend for the year ended March 31, 2024.
The Company did not invite or accept any deposit during the year under review.
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, thestatement containing salient features of the financial statements of the Company's subsidiary in Form AOC-1 is formingpart of the Annual Report and Accounts.
Status of the Board of Directors during the Financial year 2023-2024
The Composition of the Board of Directors as on March 31,2024 was as follows:
S. NO
DIN/PAN
NAME
DATE OFAPPOINTMENT
00058710
Masilamani Nandagopal
Managing Director
23/03/1996
02661966
Thangavel Krishnamurthy
Whole-time director
04/09/2021
00032253
Rajeev Bakshi
Additional Director
05/02/2024
10550658
Jamuna
Based on the aforementioned list, the status of the Directors is as follows:
1) Mr. Masilamani Nandagopal was restricted by SEBI vide order dated 31.07.2024 from being associated with anylisted company or a SEBI registered intermediary in any capacity including as a director or a key managerial person,directly or indirectly for 3 years. He resigned from the Board with effect from 31.07.2024.
2) Mr. T. Krishnamurthy was restricted by SEBI vide order dated 31.07.2024 from being associated with any listedcompany or a SEBI registered intermediary in any capacity including as a director or a key managerial person,directly or indirectly for 3 years. He resigned from the Board with effect from 31.07.2024.
3) Mr. Rajeev Bakshi was appointed as Independent Director on 5th Feb, 2024 subsequently ratified by the Shareholdersthrough the Postal Ballot.
However, a show cause notice was issued to him questioning the pecuniary business relationship he has with theCompany and thereby attracting his disqualification u/s 149(6). Also it is observed that there is no declaration ofindependence filed by him before the Board.
It was also noted that name of Mr. Rajeev Bakshi has not been available in the data bank as required under section150 of the Companies Act for being eligible to be appointed as Independent Director. He was removed as anIndependent Director by the Board on 14th May,2024.
4) Ms. Jamuna was appointed on 5th February, 2024 as an Independent Director even before getting a valid DIN whichis a pre-requisite for seeking appointment as Director in the Company.
In light of the foregoing, it is evident that none of the Directors who held office as on the closure of the financial year2023-2024 continue to be associated with the Board. Consequently, no Director is liable to retire by rotation at theAnnual General Meeting held for the financial year 2023-2024.
Shri. M. Nandagopal , Executive Chairman of the Company resigned with effect from 31.07.2024.
Shri. Arvind Nandagopal , Managing Director of the Company resigned with effect from 31.07.2024Shri. T. Krishnamurthy, Director (Finance) & CFO of the Company resigned with effect from 31.07.2024
No employee of the Company was in receipt of Remuneration during the Financial Year 2023-24 in excess of the sumprescribed under Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
The Board Meetings were conducted to review the Company's business and to discuss its strategies and plans. Duringthe Year 8 (Eight) Board Meetings were convened and held, the details of which are given in the Corporate GovernanceReport.
The Board has the following Committees:
1) Audit Committee;
2) Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
3) Stakeholders Relationship Committee and
4) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The details on the number of Audit Committee Meetings, Stakeholders Relationship Committee meetings and Nominationand Remuneration Committee of the Company held during the year along with their constitution and other details areprovided in the report on Corporate Governance.
During the year, all the recommendations of all the Committees were accepted by the Board.
As per provision of Section 134(3) (p) of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations 2015, the Board has carried out a performance evaluation of its own performance, thedirectors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its various Committees for the financial year 2023-24.
Non-Compliance in Respect of Independent Directors — FY 2023—24
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, every Independent Director is required tofurnish a declaration confirming that he or she meets the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6)of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015.
However, Mr. Rajiv Bakshi and Ms. Jamuna, who were appointed as Independent Directors of the Company on 5thFebruary 2024 and were holding office as on 31st March 2024, did not submit the requisite declarations of independenceto the Company.
Further, in terms of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, every IndependentDirector is required to register his/her name in the databank of Independent Directors maintained by the Indian Instituteof Corporate Affairs (IICA) and also pass the online proficiency self-assessment test within the prescribed time period,unless exempted.
It is observed that both Mr. Rajiv Bakshi and Ms. Jamuna failed to:
• Register themselves in the Independent Directors' databank maintained by IICA, and
• Comply with the requirement of passing the prescribed online proficiency examination.
Accordingly, the above requirements under the Act and the Rules remained non-complied with during their tenure.
Subsequent to the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held for election of a new Board post January 2025, theCompany has:
• Obtained the Declarations of Independence from the newly appointed Independent Directors; and
• Ensured that their names are duly registered and reflected in the Independent Directors' databank maintained by theIndian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).
The Company has a familiarization programme for Independent Directors pursuant to Listing Regulations, 2015. Thesame is dealt with in the Annual Report. The Familiarization Programme is available in the website of the Company. Thelink for the same is given as
https://binnylimited.in/
As required pursuant to section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management andAdministration) Rules, 2014, copy of the Annual Return of the Company is available at company's website https://binnylimited.in/
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy provides for appropriate composition of Executive, Non-Executive andIndependent Directors on the Board of Directors of your Company along with criteria for appointment and remunerationincluding determination of qualifications, positive attributes, independence of Directors and other matters as providedunder sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The remuneration paid to the Directors is as per the terms laid out in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy and asper the recommendations of Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company.
Information required under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is set out in ANNEXURE-I
The Nomination and Remuneration policy is posted on the Company's website on the below link. https://binnylimited.in/DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions contained in Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board to the best of itsknowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by it confirms that:
(a) i n the preparation of the annual financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2024, the applicableAccounting Standards and Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013, have been followed and there are no materialdepartures from the same;
(b) the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimatesthat are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31stMarch,2024 and of the profit of the Company for the financial year ended 31stMarch, 2024;
(c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a 'going concern' basis;
(e) the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and were operating effectively;
(f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and thatsuch systems were adequate and operating effectively.
The Company has formulated and adopted a vigil mechanism for employees to report genuine concerns to the Chairmanof the Audit Committee. The policy provides opportunity for employees to access in good faith, the Audit Committee, ifthey observe unethical and improper practices. The Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is available in the website ofthe Company. The link for the same is https://binnylimited.in/
M/s.Venkatesh & CO, Chartered Accountants, Chennai bearing Firm Registration No. 004636S were appointed asStatutory Auditors in casual vacancy to hold office up to the conclusion of the 55th Annual General Meeting of theCompany on such remuneration of ' 25 lakhs, exclusive of applicable taxes thereon and out of pocket expenses.
As required under Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations, they have also confirmed that they hold a valid certificateissued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
1. We draw attention to Note 3 of the standalone financial results which state that the Company pursuant to arbitrationproceedings with one of its Joint Development Partners, subsequent to which both parties have agreed to a settlementsupported by an amendment agreement dated 06/08/2025. As per the revised terms the Joint Development Partnerwill settle a further sum of ' 30,000 lakhs in addition to ' 62,351.95 Lakhs paid by the said partner till March31, 2024. This settlement is in respect of Phase I of the project including area sold upto 31.03.2024 and furtherproposed sale until the completion of Phase I. Consequent to this agreement and the change in the methodology ofrevenue sharing, the company has offered an income of' 3,418.68 lakhs during the current financial year as againstthe revenue of' 11,911.45 lakhs recognisable under the earlier Joint Development agreement.
2. During the year, the Company has recognised full impairment provision amounting to ' 3,456.82 lakhs towardscertain receivables, as disclosed in Note 4 of the standalone financial results. The Management has not providedus with sufficient appropriate audit evidence supporting the recoverability of these receivables. Consequently, weare unable to comment on the completeness of the said receivables or ascertain whether the impairment provisionrecognised is appropriate on the accompanying standalone financial results.
3. The Company has advanced in the earlier years ' 2,918.05 Lakhs to RRB Energy Limited in respect of whichthe company has not provided us with sufficient appropriate audit evidence supporting the recoverability of theamount. Further no confirmation of balance has been provided to us. No impairment has been considered in theseaccompanying standalone financial results
4. We draw attention to Note 6C of the standalone financial results that as part of the settlement of advances given toa related party, the Company has received certain parcels of land pursuant to a sale agreement. Of these parcelsof land, a portion amounting to ' 26,765.00 lakhs has not been registered and no sale deed has been executed toevidence the legal transfer of title in respect of this land. The Company has recognised these unregistered lands alsoas Inventories in its books and hence the accounting treatment adopted by the Company does not comply with theIndian Accounting Standards.
5. During the year, the Company has recorded certain expenses amounting to ' 290.54 lakhs pertaining to earlierfinancial years. The Management has not provided us with the underlying supporting vouchers for these transactions.In the absence of such primary records, we have been unable to verify the nature, accuracy, period of occurrence,or completeness of these transactions. Accordingly, we are unable to comment on the correctness of the amountsrecorded, the appropriateness of recognising these items in the current financial year, or the consequential impact,if any, on the accompanying standalone financial results
6. During the year, the Company has recorded certain expenses amounting to ' 325.28 lakhs pertaining to earlierfinancial years. We are unable to comment on the correctness and appropriateness of recognising these items in thecurrent financial year, or the consequential impact, if any, on the accompanying standalone financial results.
7. We draw attention to Note 5 of the standalone financial results which states that the Company has entered into asettlement agreement with a related party whereby certain assets are to be transferred in settlement of advancespreviously given by the Company. In respect of assets other than land transferred for a value of' 3,643.66 lakhs
under this arrangement, the Company has recognised an impairment loss of ' 1819.21 lakhs after providingdepreciation of ' 430.70 lakhs (for the FY 2022-23 and 2023-24). Consequently, we are unable to comment onthe appropriateness with respect to the settlement of these advances and the resultant impact on the accompanyingstandalone financial result.
8. With respect to Sale Agreement between the Company and M/s Sanklecha Infra Projects Private Ltd, the companyhas not recognised revenue in the earlier financial years in accordance with provisions of Ind AS 115. As per theSale Agreement between the Company and M/s Sankhlecha Infra Projects Private Ltd, possession of the land washanded over to the said party on the basis of registered power of attorney and the latter completed the constructionactivities whereby a sum of ' 1,912 lakhs is receivable on account of the same. Further the value of inventoryincludes the sum relating to the cost of this land which is not ascertainable. In view of the above, we are unable tocomment on the completeness and appropriateness of the recognition of revenue, compliance with provisions ofIndian Accounting Standard 115. Further no confirmation of balance has been made available to us, hence we areunable to comment on the correctness and recoverability of the receivable balance in the accompanying standalonefinancial results.
9. With reference to the Joint Development Agreement with SPR Construction Private Limited, revenue from theoperation of school at 40% share ought to have been recognised the Company, however no revenue has beenrecognised in the accompanying Standalone financial results. We are unable to comment on the completeness ofthe revenue and the corresponding receivable thereon on account of this transaction.
1. The settlement under the Joint Development Agreement was arrived at through a Special Committee appointed by theBoard of the Company. The Special committee was headed by Hon'ble Retired Justice Bhaskar. The said Committeeappointed two independent valuers to carry out a comprehensive valuation exercise. The valuers examined theentire development area of the project and bifurcated the settlement into two components, namely:
a. Up to 53.18 lakh sq. ft. of saleable area will be settled through a lump sum payment, after adjusting all priorpayments made under the original JDA. (Phase I)
b. The balance saleable area, out of a total contemplated 120 lakh sq. ft. (including Premium FSD) will be developedunder an Area sharing model. (Phase II)
With respect to the Phase-I development and the revenue realizable therefrom, the valuers have taken intoconsideration the projected revenues that would accrue over the forthcoming years and have arrived at thevaluation by discounting the future cash flows to their present value using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)method.
Accordingly, the figure of ' 30,000 lakhs has been arrived at based on the present value of the future revenues,duly discounted to today's value. Therefore, the correct comparison is between the present value figure of' 11,911.45 lakhs and the gross projected figure of ' 30,000 lakhs, and not a direct comparison of ' 11,911.45lakhs with ' 3,418.68 lakhs without considering the time value of money.
In light of the above, the valuation report clearly bases the settlement on the present value of future cash flows,and we have merely submitted the same as determined by the independent valuers.
2. The Company has already initiated necessary measures, including legal proceedings, to recover the outstandingamount of ' 3,456.82 lakhs. Management firmly believes that the entire sum is recoverable and remains confidentof a favourable outcome. However in line with prudent accounting practices, the Company has recognized animpairment provision for the full amount in the financial statements. This provision is purely precautionary and doesnot reflect any diminution in the Company's assets.
3. The Company has already initiated legal action under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) for recovery of' 2,918.05 lakhs along with simple interest at 24% per annum, aggregating to ' 6,061.05 lakhs. M/s RRB has issueda confirmation of balance for the principal amount by its letter dated 17th July 2021. Although the confirmation letterhas crossed the limitation period, M/s RRB has consistently disclosed this liability to M/s Binny Limited in its auditedfinancial statements, including for the year ended 31.03.2025. Such disclosures constitute a legal acknowledgmentof debt and provide sufficient evidence in the on-going legal proceedings.
Management firmly believes that the entire outstanding amount of ' 2,918.05 lakhs is fully recoverable fromM/s RRB.
4. In respect of the 12.43 acres of land at Valasaravakkam, taken over by the Company from M/s Mohan Breweries andDistilleries Limited (MBDL) under the Scheme of Settlement, the Company proposes to develop it into a residentialcomplex on Joint Development model (JDA) instead of monetizing it as selling as land. This does not warrantexecution of Sale deed and a Registered Power of attorney holds good and also it is the industry practice beingin vogue in Tamil Nadu in the real estate market. However to evidence the legal transfer of land, the Companyproposes to go for registration of Joint development Agreement (JDA) though the registration of JDA is not mandatoryin Tamil Nadu under applicable laws.
5. The expenses of ' 290.44 lakhs recorded this year relate to expenses from prior periods. The Company has reliedon supporting records and approvals to confirm their legitimacy. Management affirms that recognition of theseexpenses is appropriate and has no adverse impact on the Company's financial position.
6. The amount of ' 325.28 lakhs represents the Company share of 40% of the expenses incurred by the developertowards Smart City development, in line with the Joint Development Agreement (JDA) terms and sale price strategyexecuted by both Company and developer in writing. The Company has not recognized its share of these expensesin the previous year due to Arbitration litigation with developer and recognised during this financial year underthe head prior period expenses in the books. These expenses are completely supported by invoices raised bythe developer along with actual supporting and bills. Management affirms that recognition of these expenses isappropriate.
7. With a view to unlock the value of Distillery land for real estate developments to create wealth for the Companyand shareholders, Company has recognised a onetime impairment loss of ' 1819.2! lakhs. The Management wish tostate that the advances have been duly settled as per the scheme of settlement entered into with MBDL, as approvedby the shareholders on 04th October 202!.
8. M/s Sanklecha Infra projects Private Limited has obligation to pay the balance consideration of ' !9!2.00 lakhs andaccordingly the revenue has not been recognised as per the provisions of Indian Accounting Standards !!5. TheManagement wishes to state that immediately upon the receipt of balance consideration of ' !9!2.00 lakhs, the saledeed will be executed and the revenue will be recognised.
9. The operation of the School was not part of the JDA project at Perambur and hence no revenue accrued from theoperation of the school to the project. Only the land area meant for putting up the school was leased out by aregistered lease deed to a third party M/s SPR Gurukul Trust and they had commenced operations of the schoolin collaboration with Shri Educare Group from Delhi who are known to setup distinguished educational instituteslike Lady Shriram College, New Delhi. The School stands as testimony to the Company's promise of improving theoverall quality of life of the residence of the Project and surrounding general public. We foresee higher customerconfidence on the vision of project which will reflect in form of higher and faster sales.
In any case, under the Reinstated and Second amended JDA 2025, the school asset has gone to the share ofdeveloper and the Company has no claim or rights on the revenue arising from the school operations.
As the Company is not covered under the ambit of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Cost records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the requirement for maintenance of cost records and appointment of CostAuditor does not arise.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 Shri.Sarangi Rajib, Partner of RLA & ASSOCIATES, PracticingCompany Secretary has been appointed as Secretarial Auditor of the Company to undertake the Secretarial Audit ofthe Company for the Financial Year 2023-24. The report of the Secretarial Auditor is enclosed as ANNEXURE II tothis report.
Management Response to observations / remarks in Secretarial Audit Report 2023-24
Remarks/ Observations
Management Response
1. During the financial year 2023—24, theCompany has not submitted its financial resultsand financial statements in XBRL format underRegulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, under the 'Integrated Financials' sectionon the stock exchange portal.
The Company has filed the financial results in XBRL formatas per Regulations 33, however, it has not been filed underthe Integrated Financial section of the Stock Exchange porta.The Company is streamlining all the financial results andstatements in XBRL format under the Integrated Financialsection on the Stock Exchange portal.
2. The Company has not convened its AnnualGeneral Meetings on or before 30.09.2024.
Due to legal disputes and SEBI Order dated July 31, 2024,there was complete vacuum in the Board during September2024. As per the Hon'ble Madras High Court Order datedNovember 11, 2024, a new Board was formed underthe Court appointed Administrator Retd Justice Mr. M.Sathyanarayanan. Due to these legal issues, the Companywas unable to conduct its AGM on or before Sept 30, 2024.
3. During the year 2023-24, the Company hadmany litigations and a case has been filed withSEBI in the year 2021 for financial irregularitiesfor the years from 2013-14 to 2020-21 whichfinally passed the order on 31st July 2024.So for the year 2023-24 Board of Directorswere not duly constituted and the statutorycommittees which resulted in violation of SEBI(LODR) Regulations 2015.
As per the Hon'ble Madras High Court Order datedNovember 11, 2024, a new Board was formed underthe Court appointed Administrator Retd Justice Mr. M.Sathyanarayanan on January 04, 2025. After the constitutionof the new Board, there was a duly constituted Board in theCompany and all statutory committees were formed.
Details of delayed Stock Exchange filings during the year:
a. Shareholding pattern for the quarter ended31.12.2023 & 31.03.2024 filed after due date.
Due to the Legal disputes the company was unable to ensureCompliance. The same will be regularised
b. The Company has filed Unaudited FinancialResults for the Quarter ended 30.06.2023 and30.09.2023 after due date.
Management Response to observations remarks in Annual Secretarial Compliance Report 2023-24
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Maintenance and disclosures on Website:
Yes, but all
The Company
The Company is in the
• The listed entity is maintaining afunctional website.
informationare not
has not updatedits website
process of streamliningall Stock Exchange
updated in
properly.
related compliances. A
• Timely dissemination of the documents/
website
new website is already
information under a separate section onthe website.
functional.
• Web-links provided in annual corporate
governance reports under
Regulation 27(2) are accurate and specificwhich redirects to the relevant document(s)/section of the website.
The Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as specified under Section 143(12) of the Act, 2013.
The Company has complied with requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015. A report on the Corporate Governance practices, the Auditors' Certificate on compliance of mandatory requirementsthereof is given as an annexure to the Report as ANNEXURE III.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report is presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report.PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 form part of the Notes to theFinancial Statements provided in this Annual Report.
The company has formulated and laid down procedures about the risk assessment and risk management procedures. Theseprocedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that risks are managed / mitigated through a well-defined framework.
There are no material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, which have occurredbetween the end of the financial year of the Company, to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties referred to in sub¬section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 is disclosed in Form No. AOC- 2 as ANNEXURE-IV
The Company is maintaining adequate and effective Internal Financial Control (IFC) over Financial Reporting (FR) basedon Guidance notes on Audit for Internal financial Control over financial reporting, for ensuring the orderly and efficientconduct of its business, including adherence to its policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detectionof frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliablefinancial information. Apart from Internal Auditors, who review all the financial transactions and operating systems, theCompany has also in place adequate Internal Financial controls with reference to Financial Statements. During the year,such controls were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were observed.
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo asrequired under Section 134 (3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014 is as follows:
Conservation of Energy
1.
The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy
2.
The steps taken by the Company for utilizing alternate sources of energy
During the year NIL
3.
The capital investment on energy conservation equipment
Technology Absorption
The efforts made towards technology absorption
The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product developmentor import substitution
In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned fromthe beginning of the financial year) (a) the details of technology imported, (b) the yearof import, (c) whether the technology been fully absorbed, (d) if not fully absorbed,areas where absorption hasn't taken place, and the reasons thereof
4.
The expenditure incurred on Research and Development
Foreign Exchange earned: NilForeign Exchange used: Nil
The Company has constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee during the year to take decisions on CSRactivities.
This policy will apply to all projects/ programmes undertaken as part of the Company's Corporate Social Responsibilityand will be developed, reviewed and updated periodically with reference to relevant changes in Corporate Governance,statutory requirements and sustainable and innovative practices. The policy will maintain compliance and alignmentwith the activities listed in Schedule VII and Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under.
The Company shall undertake CSR Project/ programmes identified by the CSR Committee and approved by the Board ofDirectors in line with the CSR policy.
The CSR Policy of the Company is uploaded in the website of the Company, https://binnylimited.in/
The Company is liable to spend a sum of ' 123 lakhs as per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to CorporateSocial Responsibility for the year ended 31st March 2024.
There has been no change of business during the financial year under review
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals that may have an impact forthe Company as a going concern and/or company's operations.
The Company has no women employees; hence the POSH Act is not applicable to it as on that date.
During the year under review, the company has not filed any cases /received any Complaints of Sexual Harassment underthe provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013.
The Directors acknowledge the cooperation and assistance extended by the Government of India and Government ofTamil Nadu and place on record their appreciation and gratitude to them.
The Directors also thank the shareholders, employees and all other stakeholders of the Company for their continuedsupport and cooperation.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARDFor BINNY LIMITED
Date: 04th December 2025 Whole Time Director
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