The Directors hereby present their "39th ANNUAL REPORT" on the performance of the Company together with the audited financialstatements for the financial year ('FY") ended March 31,2025.
Financial Results of the Company for the year under review along with figures of the previous year are as follows:
Particulars (' In Mn)
Consolidated Standalone
FY25
FY24 Y-o-Y
Revenue from Operation
17,449.4
13,946.2
17,232.5
13864.4
Other Income
117.9
248.0
94.1
154.3
Total Revenue
17,567.2
14,194.2 23.8%
17,326.6
14,018.7 23.6%
Raw Material Consumed
8,859.3
6,994.9
8,689.5
7,021.5
Employee Expenses
1,148.5
1,027.6
1,106.3
985.1
Other Expenses
5,770.2
4,816.8
5,775.8
4,779.1
Loss relating to Company's subsidiaries operating inhyperinflationary economy
82.8
160.1
-
EBITDA
1,706.5
1,194.7 42.8%
1,755.0
1,233.0 42.3%
EBITDA (%)
9.7%
8.4%
10.1%
8.8%
Depreciation
685.1
604.9
675.1
595.8
EBIT
1021.4
589.8
1079.9
637.2
EBIT (%)
5.8%
4.2%
6.2%
4.5%
Finance Cost
815.8
542.5
801.4
518.8
Profit Before Tax
205.6
47.3
278.5
118.4
Exceptional Items
12.05
0.0
12.5
Tax
8.07
-17.4
70.2
41.0
Profit After Tax
185.0
64.7 186.0%
195.8
77.4 153.2%
Profit After Tax (%)
1.1%
0.5%
0.6%
EPS (in ')
1.5
0.5
1.6
0.6
Note: Previous year's figures have been recast wherever necessary.The Financial year under review 2024-25PERFORMANCE DISCUSSSION
FY25 ^ '17567mn Revenue ^
'1707mn EBITDA ^ '185mn PAT
(On Consolidated basis)
Factors that leading to performance of the Company in FY -
FY25, Company's Chinese and Indonesian subsidiaries have
2024-25:
reported growth in revenue by 7% and 64% respectively.
- FY25, Total revenue stood at '17,567 mn, grew by 24% on
During the year, Chinese subsidiary has performed
a YoY basis and the absolute EBITDA stood at 1,707 mn,
satisfactory. Further, Sener Boya, Turkish subsidiary, is still
43% growth on YoY basis. Improved volume and better
experiencing hyperinflation.
realization are key to this growth. Revenue from Dye -intermediates grew by 36%, Dyestuff grew by 6% and BasicChemicals grew by 11% YoY basis during the FY25
FY25, In Saykha's the Benzene downstream products,company has started normal production with requiredquality norms, however due to stiff competition and slower
- FY25, Chlor Alkali business has reported revenue of
demand, margin is still under pressure. This unit has been
' 3,345mn, growth by 25% on YoY basis, lead by betterrealization. Further, During the year, the caustic soda pricesshowed improvement, mainly driven by increased demand.
started contributing to the topline from Q4FY25.
Particulars
BCTPL
Sener Boya
Bodal-China
Bodal-Indonesia
Bodal Bangla
(Rs in Mn.)
FY24
Sales
Nil
62.8
283.9
290.3
299.1
320.8
45.6
74.9
PBT
-0.7
3.6
-79.9
-71.0
13.8
8.7
-0.4
-3.1
-0.51
-0.90
PAT
-0.5
2.7
-20.0
-7.7
13.7
8.5
-0.70
-1.28
-7- India-1- China-1- Turkey-1- Bangladesh-1-Indonesia
Bodal Chemicals Limited is listed:- ISIN: INE338D01028
-BSE Ltd. (Bombay Stock Exchange) Code: 524370
-National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) Code: BODALCHEM
BODAL CHEMICALS LIMITEDU
Subsidiary in India Subsidiaries Outside India
1 Bodal Chemicals Trading Pvt Ltd 1 Bodal Chemicals Trading (Shijiazhuang) Co., Ltd.
100% Stake 100% Stake
2 SENER BOYA KIMYA TEKSTIL SANAYI VE TICARETANONIM SIRKETI-100% Stake
3 Bodal Bangla Ltd100% Stake
4 PT Bodal Chemicals INDONESIA100% Stake
Associate Company Step-down subsidiary:
1 Plutoeco Enviro Association 1 SENPA DIS TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
25% Stake
Bodal Chemicals Limited is an Integrated and Innovative company,offering end-to-end solution to our customers globally. BCL is oneof the largest integrated companies with a diversified productportfolio offering in dyestuff, dye intermediates, basic chemicals,chlor alkali, benzene downstream products and water treatmentchemicals segments.
Bodal Chemicals Limited having its presence not only in India butacross the Globe and serving to 35 countries with its Innovativeproducts and services. It is coupled with company's technicalknow-how, & expertise in manufacturing of Dyes Intermediate &other Specialty Chemicals, Company's growth is propelled withthe support of team members and management professionals,who work diligently to take the organization to newer heightsyear-on-year.
BCL has its manufacturing units across India, where Companymanufactures different products. At present Company have total08 (Eight) Manufacturing units in operation:
-Ahmedabad-01,
-Vadodara-02,
-Bharuch-02
-Bay of Kambhat-01,
-SPS Unit (Kosi)-01
-Punjab-01.
All plants are Environment Complaint.
Company's' Manufacturing units have developed differentspecialty chemicals and products for Textile, Paper, Plastic,Leather, Water purification and many other.
* Board of Directors at their meeting held on 27-05-2025 hasdecided and approved to sell part of Unit - II of the companylocated at VATVA, Ahmedabad. The said unit was inoperativesince long and not significant unit in terms of revenue or othermatters of the company. The unit will be sold at the prevailingmarket rates and the selling price is also not substantial comparedto the size of the company.
Further, intimation of approval of Board was given by theCompany to respective Stock exchanges (BSE & NSE) on dated27-05-2025.
* Board of Directors at their meeting held on 27-05-2025 hasdecided and approved to sell Unit - III of the company. The saidunit was inoperative since long and not significant unit in terms
of revenue or other matters of the company. The unit will be soldat the prevailing market rates and the selling price is also notsubstantial compared to the size of the company.
* During the year under review, the company has found someopportunities in manufacturing salt free dyes, generally usedin the textile. Salt free dyes have good business and returns infuture. So, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 10thday of February 2025 have decide to set up and run a project formanufacturing salt free dyes at Unit IV of the company locatedat Vatva, Ahmedabad. The said plant has enough facilities andmachinery which can be used to start production of salt free dyes.Hence, The Board of Directors has decided to restart productionactivities at the manufacturing facilities of Unit-4 located at VatvaGIDC, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which was closed by company andhas also been informed to Exchange through its letter numberSec/24-25/18 dated 24th May 2024.
* Further, during the year, your company has decided topermanently stop production activities at the manufacturingfacilities of Unit-1 located at Vatva GIDC, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.The company has manufacturing facilities of Dye Intermediateand Dyestuffs at Unit - 1. These are small and very old plantsconstructed between 1989 to 1993. Due to technologicalchanges this plant is no longer economically viable. Operatingcapacity has been very low at this plant for the last severalyears. Further, the Company has already increased capacity bydoing debottlenecking for Dye Intermediate at UNIT 6 and UNIT7. Hence, it will not result in any major production loss for thecompany. Overall efficiency will improve due to the reduction ofFixed overheads
-1 - Vadodara- GujaratCompany's Operation are Covered:
- Sulphur & Bulk Chemicals
- Dyestuff
- Dye Intermediates
- Chlor Alkali
- TCCA- Water Purification
- Benzene Derivative (MCB, PNCB, ONCB and Upcoming valuechain products)
- Thionyl Chloride (TC)
Bodal Chemicals Trading Pvt Ltd, a Wholly Owned SubsidiaryCompany was incorporated in India on 07th December 2018. Itwas incorporated with the Object of trading in chemical products.The Company has Commenced commercial operations. It isnot material subsidiary as per the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015
Further, Financial Results of the Company for FY 2024-25 areavailable on website of the Company at www.bodal.com
Bodal Chemicals trading Shijiazhuang Ltd, a Foreign WhollyOwned Subsidiary of the Company incorporated in China in FY2018-19, for trading activities in Chemicals Product.
Apart from the trading activity within China, this company willbecome an important arm for Bodal Chemicals Ltd to distribute itsfinal product i.e. dyestuffs in domestic market of China. This willalso help sourcing of some raw materials from China to India. TheCompany has started commercial operations. It is not materialsubsidiary as per the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosuresRequirements) Regulations, 2015
Further Financial Results of the Company for FY2024-25 areavailable on website of the Company at www.Bodal.com
Apart from the trading activity within Turkey, this company willbecome an important arm for Bodal Chemicals Ltd to distributeits final product i.e. dyestuffs in domestic market of Turkey andreach out to other Local Areas. It is not material subsidiary asper the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements)Regulations, 2015.
Looking at the Business Growth perspective, your company hadacquired remaining 20% Stake of SENER BOYA- from existingShareholders of the Company and SENER- Turkey has becomeWholly Owned Subsidiary Company of Bodal Chemicals Ltd w.e.f.28th March 2022 by owing 100% Equity Stake.
Relevant Disclosures Under Regulation 30 of SEBI (ListingObligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015were also Intimated to Stock Exchanges (BSE & NSE) along withrequired information.
Bodal Bangla Ltd, a Foreign Wholly Owned Subsidiary of theCompany incorporated 22nd September 2019 in Bangladesh, fortrading activities in Chemicals Products. The Company has startedCommercial Operations. Further It is not Material Subsidiary asper the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements)Regulations, 2015
RATINGS
The credit rating for the Company for last two years are as below: -
Type of Credit Rating
Ratings for FY 24-25
Ratings for FY 23-24
India Ratings
Long Term Bank Facilities
IND BBB /Negative
IND A/Negative
Short Term Bank Facilities
IND BBB /Negative/IND A2
IND A/ Negative/IND A1
The credit rating for the Company as on July 2025 are as below: -
Ratings as on July 2025India Ratings
IND BBB /Stable
IND BBB /Stable/IND A2
Further, Financial Results of the Company are available on websiteof the Company at www.bodal.com
Plutoeco Enviro Association, an Associate Company of theCompany incorporated 27th October 2020 as Section 8 Companyto run as Non-Profit Organization. Further, It is not MaterialSubsidiary as pe the SEBI (Listing Obligation and DisclosuresRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
SENPA DIS TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI is Wholly Owned Subsidiaryof SENER BOYA KIMYA TEKSTIL SANAYI VE TICARETANONIMSIRKETI which is subsidiary company of Bodal Chemicals Ltdincorporated in FY 2018-19 in Turkey.
During the year Under review, Your Company has incorporated aWholly Owned Subsidiary Company in Indonesia namely PT Bodalchemicals Indonesia.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129, 134 and 136 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with rules framed there under andRegulation 33 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company hasprepared consolidated financial statements of the Company andits subsidiaries and a separate statement containing the salientfeatures of financial statement of subsidiaries, joint ventures andassociates in Form AOC-1 which forms part of this Annual Reportas Annexure-1. Further Company shall place separate auditedaccounts of the subsidiaries Company on the website of theCompany at www.bodal.com
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8(1) of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 the details of developmentsof subsidiaries of the Company are covered in the Management'sDiscussion and Analysis Report which forms part of this Report.
Further, Financial results of the Company are available on thewebsite of Bodal Chemicals i.e. www.bodal.com
During the FY 2024-25, Authorised Share Capital of the companystood at ' 71,15,00,000/- (Seventy One Crores Fifteen Lakhs Only)comprising Equity Share Capital of ' 43,65,00,000 (Forty ThreeCrores Sixty Five Lakhs Only) divided into 21,82,50,000 (TwentyOne Crores Eighty Two Lakhs Fifty Thousand) Equity Shares of '2/-(Rupees Two) each and Preference Share Capital of ' 27,50,00,000(Twenty Seven Crore Fifty Lakhs) divided into 2,75,00,000 (Two
Crore Seventy Five Lakhs) Preference Shares of ' 10/- (RupeesTen) each.
During the year under review, there is no change in authorisedcapital of the Company.
The Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Equity Share Capital of theCompany as at 31st March 2025 was '251.88 million divided into12,59,44,065 Equity Shares, having face value of '2 each.
During the year Under Review, the Board of Directors of theCompany has allotted 1,54,500 Equity share in pursuant of BodalESOP Scheme 2017 to eligible employee of the Company on 14thAugust 2024.
No of Shares
Paid Up Capital at the Beginning of the Year(01-04-2024)
12,57,89,565
Addition of Shares (Pursuant to ESOPAllotment)
1,54,500
Paid Up Capital at the End of the Year(31-03-2025)
12,59,44,065
During the year Under Review, Board of Directors of theCompany at their meeting held on 14th August 2024 hasissued and allotted of 1,54,500 (Grant-06) equity sharesof '2/- each at a premium of ' 8/- per share, pursuant toexercise of options under the ESOP-2017 Scheme.
- Grant of Stock Options
During the year under reviews, No Option was grantedduring the year.
Disclosure Pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, intimated toStock Exchanges (BSE & NSE).
Details and Summery of Employee Stock Options granted/vested/exercised during the year 2024-25 are given in "Annexure 2" tothis report.
During the year under review, your directors do not propose totransfer any amount to the General Reserve.
As on 31st March 2025, the Total Debt was ' 9,059.36 Million, cashand Cash Equivalents were ' 137.63 Million resulting in Net Debtof ' 8,921.73 Million (' 8,784.69 Million as on 31st March 2024) TotalDebt consisted of ' 4,994.54 Millions of working capital loans and' 4,064.82 Millions of long-term loans.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of yourCompany ("Board"), after Considering the relevant circumstances,current business environment and keeping in view of Company'sDividend Distribution Policy, has decided that it would be prudentnot to recommend any dividend for the year under review.
Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013 mandates that companiesshall transfer dividend that remain unclaimed for a period ofseven years, from the unpaid dividend account to the InvestorEducation and Protection Fund (IEPF).
During the year under review, You Company has transferred61,665 No of Shares to IEPF Account for unclaimed Dividend for7 years from the date of Declaration of Dividend for FY 2016-17(2nd Interim Dividend).
Further, The Company has uploaded complete details of suchShares which were already transferred to DEMAT Account of IEPFAuthority on its website:- www.bodal.com
Furthermore, Shareholders may claim back the shares which werealready credited along with the unclaimed dividend amount fromIEPF Authority after following the procedures prescribed underIEPF Rules. The procedure for claiming the same is available atwww.mca.gov.in and www.iepf.gov.in.
Further, Details of IEPF Claim during the FY 2024-25 is stated inthe Corporate Governance report of the Company, which is partof this Director's Report forming part of this Annual Return.
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted anydeposit. There were no deposits remaining unpaid/ unclaimed asat the end of the financial year 2024-25 and as such no amountof principal or interest was outstanding, as on the date of thebalance sheet.
Bodal Chemicals has 12,59,44,065 Equity Shares of '2 each fullypaid, listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BombayStock Exchange (BSE) as on 31st March 2025. The Company
confirms that it has paid annual listing fees for the financial year2025-26 to both the Exchange (BSE & NSE) where the Company'sequity shares are listed.
During the year under review, there is no change in Directors ofyour Company.
Bodal Chemicals has 8 (Eight) Directors including 4 (Four)Executives Director and 4 (Four) Independent cum Non-ExecutiveDirector including a women director at the end of financial year31st March 2025.
On the recommendation of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, Board of Directors had recommended appointmentof Mr. Mayank K Mehta having DIN: 03554733, for his 2nd Termfor period of 5 (Five) year at Board Meeting held on 12th August2025. The other stipulated details are mentioned in the Noticeof Annual General Meeting forming part of Directors' report. Hisappointment is subject to your approval at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting.
On the recommendation of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, Board of Directors had recommended appointmentof Mr. Suresh J. Patel as chairman and Managing Director and Mr.Bhavin S. Patel as Executive Director of the company for periodof 3 (three) years at their Board Meeting held on 12th August2025. The other stipulated details are mentioned in the Noticeof Annual General Meeting forming part of Directors' report. Hisappointment is subject to your approval at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting.
Mr. Rajarshi Gosh, (having DIN: 08715159) Director-HSE, retire byrotation at the ensuring Annual General Meeting. He is beingeligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified from beingappointed as Directors as specified under Section 164 of theCompanies Act, 2013.
- Mr. Suresh J Patel, Chairman and Managing Director(DIN: 00007400)
- Mr. Bhavin S Patel, Executive Director (DIN:0030464)
- Mr. Ankit S Patel, Executive Director (DIN: 02173231)
- Mr. Mayur B Padhya, Chief Financial Officer
- Mr. Ashutosh B Bhatt, Company Secretary
Are the key managerial Personnel of the Company as on the dateof this Report. During the year under review, there is no changein KMP of your Company.
The Company has received declaration from all IndependentDirectors that they meet the Criteria of Independence aslaid down in Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 andregulations 27 (2) of the SEBI (LODR) regulations, 2015 (Listingregulations). There were no pecuniary transactions entered intowith the Independent Directors apart from sitting fees.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 197(12) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rules 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial personnel)Rules, 2014, disclosures pertaining to remuneration of Managerialemployees, a Statement showing the names and other particularsof the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limitsset out in the said rules is attached as Annexure 3 which formspart of this Report.
Company has received Confirmation from Chairman of NRCCommittee of the Company that Appointment term andRemuneration are decided by the NRC Committee based on NRCPolicy of the Company.
The Company has in place a Remuneration policy for the Directors,KMP and Other employees pursuant to the provisions of the Actand the Listing Regulations which is explained in CorporateGovernance Report and which forms a part of the Board's Report.
The Company has an ongoing Programme where Directors, in thecourse of meetings of the Board of Directors, give informationabout Chemical Business developments, Expansion of theCompany and various amendments in legal and regulatory areaswhich include mandatory disclosures and fair disclosures statedunder SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosures Requirement)regulations, 2015 (herein referred to as "Listing Agreement"),Prohibition & Insider trading regulations, and SAST Regulationsso as to enable them to effectively discharge their roles, rightsand responsibilities in the Company.
Details of the Familiarization Programme for IndependentDirectors are available on the website of the Company at- https://www.bodal.com/files/titlepdf1745841399 680f6cf79b846.pdf
The Company recognizes and embraces the benefit of having adiverse Board of Directors and views increasing diversity at the
Board level as an essential element in maintaining competitiveadvantage in the Business in which it operates.
During the year under review, 4(Four) Board Meetings of Boardof Directors were held. Details of the Composition of Board andits Committees and meetings held and Attendance of Directorsat such Meetings and other relevant details are provide in theCorporate Governance report, forming part of this Director'sReport.
The Independent Directors of the Company met separatelyon 15th February 2025. Meeting dated 15th February 2025 heldwithout the presence of Non-Independent Directors and themembers of management. In accordance with the provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligation andDisclosure Requirement) Regulation, 2015, the following matterswere, inter-alia, discussed in the meeting:
0 Review the performance of Non-Independent Directors andthe Board as a whole
0 Review the performance of the Chairperson of the Company,
taking into account the views of Executive Directors andNon-executive Directors.
0 Assess the quality, quantity and timelines of flow ofinformation between the Company management and theBoard that is necessary for the Board Members to effectivelyand reasonably perform their duties.
In terms of the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, and theListing Regulations, the Board carried out the annual performanceevaluation of the Board as a whole, Board Committees and theDirectors. The Evaluation framework adopted by the Board is setout in the Corporate Governance Report.
Members at its 36th Annual General Meeting held on 26thSeptember 2022 appointed M/s. Naresh J. Patel & Co., CharteredAccountants (Firm Registration No.: 123227W) as StatutoryAuditor of the Company to hold office from conclusion of 36thAnnual General Meeting of the Company until the Conclusion of41st Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Statutory Auditors have confirmed that they satisfy theIndependence criteria required under Companies Act 2013 andCode of Ethics issued by institute of Chartered Accounts of India.
The report of the Statutory Auditors along with Notes toSchedules is enclosed with this Report. The Auditor's Commentson the Company's Accounts for the financial year ended on 31stMarch 2025 are self-explanatory in nature and do not require anyexplanation as per provisions of Section 134 of the CompaniesAct, 2013. The Auditor's Report does not contain any qualification,reservation or adverse remark.
M/s Naresh J. Patel & Co. intends to merge with M/s. B N P S andAssociates LLP, Chartered Accountants having Firm RegistrationNo. 008127S/S200013. M/s Naresh J. Patel & Co. is going to applyfor merger with M/s. B N P S and Associates LLP in month of Augusl2025. The Company has received aforesaid information on 07thAugust 2025 through a letter issued by M/s. Naresh J. Patel & CoConsequent upon completion of aforesaid merger, the Board olDirectors, upon recommendation of audit committee and subjeclto approval of shareholders has approved the appointment olM/s. B N P S and Associates LLP as statutory auditor in its meetingheld on 12th August 2025 and recommended for approval of theshareholders of the Company on the same terms and condition:including remuneration and tenure on which M/s Naresh J. Pate& Co. was appointed by the shareholders and Board of directorsof the company.
M/s. B N P S and Associates LLP has been in the profession for ovei27 years. They serve multiple listed companies and have extensiveexperience in the field of Audit. Ms/. B N P S and Associates LLFhas 14 partners with 5 offices across the country.
The Audit Committee and the Board of Directors hasrecommended appointment of M/s. B N P S and Associates LLFas the Statutory Auditors to the members in ensuing generameeting.
M/s. Rashmin R. Patel & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN132265W), Ahmedabad are Internal Auditors of the CompanyInternal Auditors are appointed by the Board of Directors of theCompany on a yearly basis, based on the recommendation of theAudit Committee. The Internal Auditors report their findings orthe internal audit of the Company, to the Audit Committee on aquarterly basis. The scope of internal audit is approved by theAudit Committee.
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and TheCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManageriaPersonnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mr. TaparShah, Practicing Company Secretary as a Secretarial Auditor tcconduct Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial yeai2024-25 (Period from 01.04.2024 to 31.03.2025).
The Report of Secretarial Auditor for the financial year 2024-25 isset out as Annexure 4 and it forms a part of this Report.
Further, under regulation 24A of SEBI (LODR) RegulationsCompany has received Secretarial Compliance Report for theFY 24-25 from Tapan Shah, Practicing Company Secretary ancsame to be filed with the Stock Exchanges (BSE & NSE).
The Board of Directors has recommended the appointmentof M/s Shah & Shah Associates, Company Secretaries, (UniqueIdentification No.: P2000GJ013500), as the Secretarial Auditor olthe Company, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A of SEB(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations2015 and Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules madethereunder to carry out Secretarial Audit for consecutive 5 yearsi.e. from the FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30.
Written consent of the Secretarial Auditors and confirmationto the effect that they are eligible and not disqualified to beappointed as the Auditors of the Company in the terms of theprovisions of the Listing Regulations, the Companies Act, 2013and the rules made thereunder is obtained.
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, the CentralGovernment has prescribed cost audit related to the Company'sproduct Dye Intermediates and Dyes. Based on this requirementand the recommendation made by the Audit Committee, theBoard of Directors has appointed M/s. Kiran J. Mehta & Co., CostAccountants, Ahmedabad, as the Cost Auditor for the FinancialYear 2025-26. The Company has received a written certificatefrom the Cost Auditor stating that their re-appointment, if made,would be within the prescribed limits under sections 141 of theCompanies Act, 2013. The Cost Audit report for the FY 2024 hasbeen filed within the prescribed time limits. The Cost Auditor'sReport does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverseremark. Further, remuneration payable to them is required tobe ratified by the Shareholders at the ensuing Annual GeneralMeeting and accordingly, a resolution seeking ratification hasbeen included in the Notice convening the Annual GeneralMeeting.
During the year under review, the statutory auditors, secretarialauditors and cost auditors have not reported any instances offraud committed in the Company by its officers or employees tothe Audit Committee under section143(12) of the Companies Act,2013, details of which needs to be mentioned in this Report.
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, theManagement Discussion and Analysis Report for the financialyear under review is presented in separate section, forming partof the Annual Report.
Bodal Chemicals Ltd. is committed to ensuring the highest levelsof ethical standards, professional integrity, corporate governanceand regulatory compliance. The Company understands andrespects its fiduciary duty to all stakeholders and strives tomeet their expectations. The core principles of independence,accountability, responsibility, transparency, fair and timelydisclosures serve as the basis of the Company's approach toCorporate Governance.
Report on Corporate Governance is annexed and forms anintegral part of this Annual Report. Certificate from Mr. TapanShah, Company Secretary in practice, regarding compliance ofconditions of Report on Corporate Governance as stipulatedin the Listing Regulations is also appended to the Report onCorporate Governance.
Secretarial Standards for the Board and General Meetings (SS-1 &SS-2) are applicable to the Company. The Company has compliedwith the provisions of both these Secretarial Standards.
Industrial relations at all divisions of your Company have alwaysbeen cordial and continue to be so. Your directors wish to placeon record their appreciation for the co-operation received fromemployees at all levels.
Bodal Chemicals recognizes that its employees are thecornerstone of its success. The Company fosters a culture ofdiversity and inclusion, understanding its vital role in drivinginnovation and excellence. Bodal's commitment to talentmanagement is evident in its ability to attract, retain and developa high performing workforce. This dedication has played aninstrumental role in the Company's remarkable growth trajectory.Bodal fosters a collaborative environment where individualswork cohesively towards shared goals and achieve collectivegrowth. Understanding the importance of continuous learning,Bodal prioritizes employee development. The Company offerscomprehensive training and development programmes tomotivate and empower its workforce. These rigorous programmesensure employees stay abreast of industry advancements andbest practices, attracting and retaining top talent. Successfullyimplementing impactful HR initiatives and people managementpractices demonstrates Bodal's human resources commitment.By prioritising employee well-being, career advancement andskill development, Bodal creates a positive and engaging workenvironment that fosters loyalty.
It has been our continuous endeavor in Bodal Chemicals Ltd tocreate safe, healthy & environment friendly work practices withleadership and management support for sustainable businessgrowth. Risk based approach is being adopted and applied inthe manufacturing process and across the business for a safeand healthy outcome which in a way translates into revenueand acts as a catalyst in the overall growth of the organization.Cross functional participative approach is being practicedfor engaging different functions for deeper involvement tocreate a holistic EHS culture. EHS risks are being managed to anacceptable level involving all stakeholders. Shop floor Safetyhands on briefing and training in the form of TBT (Tool Box Talks)and OJT (On Job training) to adopt safe work practices is beingactively practiced. PPE's are being provisioned to all employeesand workforce. All employees are encouraged to report nearmisses and all workplace incidents are collected and evaluated bydoing a root cause a nalysis to prevent re-occurrence. During staffinteractions feedback on EHS is actively sought and suggestionsare being collected and evaluated for adoption as the case maybe. Following this approach, there is a dip in numbers which isa reflection of positive EHS change amongst all with increasedrisk awareness. Regular mock exercises are being practiced atall our plants as part of Emergency Planning, Preparedness andResponse. The improvement areas are noted and further adoptedgoing forward to enhance efficiency and effectiveness to dealwith any incidents.
We believe in the philosophy, 'Good EHS practices' makes goodbusiness sense & Healthy & Safe workforce is a productive
workforce. We have fully equipped OHC with well experiencedDoctors and occupational nursing staff. In house Ambulance isalso available. Pre medical check-up, annual medical check-up andspecial health awareness camps are conducted for employees.Medical Team has also initiated "Health Gallery" and companydoctor conducts regular counselling sessions and health talks foremployees
There were no material changes and commitments affectingthe financial position of the Company between the end of thefinancial year and the date of this Report.
The Annual Return of the Company as on 31st March 2025 isavailable at the company's website at www.bodal.com andcan be accessed at weblink https://www.bodal.com/files/report 1754053261 688cba8d1c3af.pdf
The Company has undertaken various environment friendlymeasures in its different Units for promoting a better environment.The Company has in place adequate pollution control equipmentand all the equipment's are in operation.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs had taken the Green Initiativein Report on Corporate Governance by allowing paperlesscompliances by Companies through electronic mode. YourCompany supports the Green Initiative and has accordinglydecided to send necessary communications to its Shareholdersto their respective registered E-mail addresses.
Bodal Chemicals Ltd. has taken various initiatives to ensure a safeand healthy workplace for its women employees. The Companyhas zero tolerance of sexual harassment at the workplace andis fully compliant with the prevailing laws on the preventionof sexual harassment of women at the workplace. As per theprovisions of Sections 21 and 22 of the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,2013, the Report on the details of the number of cases filed undersexual harassment and their disposal is as under:
SR.
NO.
COMPLAINTS UNDER SEXUALHARASSMENT
(FROM 01-04-2024 TO 31-03-2025)
STATUS
1
Number of Complaints/Cases pending as atthe beginning of FY 24-25 i.e. 01-04-2024
NIL
2
Number of Complaints/ Cases filed duringthe year (from 01-04-2024 to 31-03-2025)
3
Number of Complaints/ Cases as at the endof FY 2024-25 i.e. 31-03-2025
The provisions of Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act,2013 mandates every listed company to establish vigil mechanismfor Directors and employees. Bodal Chemicals Ltd. has adopted
a Whistle Blower Policy, as part of vigil mechanism to provideappropriate avenues to all the employees of the Company to raisetheir concerns relating to fraud, malpractice or any other activityor event which is against the interest of the Company or society asa whole. Details of complaints received and the action taken arereviewed by the Audit Committee. No concerns or irregularitieshave been reported by employees/directors till date.
The functioning of the Whistle Blower mechanism is reviewed bythe Audit Committee from time to time. None of the Company'spersonnel have been denied access to the Audit Committee. TheWhistle Blower Policy is available on the Company's website andits weblink: https://www.bodal.com/corporate-governance.php
The Accounts of the Subsidiary Companies for the financialyear ended on 31st March 2025 will be made available to anyshareholder of the Company on request and will also be availablefor inspection at the registered office of the Company duringworking hours till the date of the Annual General Meeting.
Statement containing salient features of financial statementsof subsidiaries and Associates pursuant to section 129 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 is annexed to this Report in the prescribed Form AOC-1, as "Annexure 1"
The Audited Financial Statements of Company's subsidiaries forfinancial year 2024-25 are available on the Company's website atwww.bodal.com and its weblink https://www.bodal.com/annual-report-audit.php and the same are also available for inspectionat the Registered Office of the Company. Your Company will alsomake available these documents upon request by any Memberof the Company interested in obtaining the same.
The Company has laid down policy on material subsidiariesand none of the subsidiary is material subsidiary as perthe Policy. The policy is placed on the website of theCompany and its weblink is https://www.bodal.com/files/titlepdf1751446303 6864f31f31eed.pdf
The details of energy conservation, technology absorption andforeign exchange earnings and outgo as required under section134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8 of Companies(Accounts of Companies) Rules, 2014 is annexed as Annexure 5to this Report.
The Company has a Risk Management framework to identify,evaluate business risks and opportunities. This framework seeksto create transparency, minimize adverse impact on the businessobjectives and enhance the Company's competitive advantage.The business risk framework defines the risk managementapproach across the enterprise at various levels includingdocumentation and reporting. Further details are set out in theManagement Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of theDirectors' Report.
The Company deploys robust system of internal controlscommensurate to the size of the Company and the complexitiesof its operations. These systems facilitate fair presentation ofits financial results in a manner that is complete and reliable,ensure adherence to regulatory and statutory compliances, andsafeguards investor interest by ensuring the highest level ofgovernance and consistent communication with investors.
The Internal Auditors of the Company conduct financial,compliance and process improvement audits each year. TheAudit Committee oversees the scope and evaluates the overallresults of these audits, and members of that Committee regularlyattend meetings of Board of Directors. The Audit Committee alsoreviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controlsystem and invites functional Directors and senior managementpersonnel to provide updates on operating effectivenessand controls, from time to time. A CEO and CFO Certificate,forming part of the Corporate Governance Report, confirm theexistence and effectiveness of internal controls and reiteratetheir responsibilities to report deficiencies, if any, to the AuditCommittee and rectify the same.
In view of increased cyberattack scenarios, the cyber securitymaturity is reviewed periodically and the processes, technologycontrols are being enhanced in-line with the threat scenarios.Your Company's technology environment is enabled with realtime security monitoring with requisite controls at various layersstarting from end user machines to network, application and thedata.
During the year under review, your Company did not face anyincidents or breaches or loss of data breach in cyber security.
Company had constituted Risk Management Committee and saidCommittee had formulated a Risk Management Policy for dealingwith different kinds of risks which it faces in day-today operationsof the Company. Risk Management Policy of the Companyoutlines different kinds of risks and risk mitigating measures tobe adopted by the Board. The Company has adequate internalcontrol systems and procedures to combat risks. Committee hasdefine Role and Responsibilities as per SEBI (Listing Obligationand Disclosures Requirement) Regulations. You can Access fromWebsite of the Compa ny at www.bodal.com
The management of the Company is determining variousaspects so as to be able to minimize the risk in all spheres of theCompany's business from finance, human resources to businessstrategy, growth and stability.
During the years, the Company had not provided any corporateguarantee or provided any Securities on behalf of others.
Details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under theprovisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given inthe notes to the financial statements.
The Company's CSR Policy primarily rests on three broad tenetsviz., Healthcare, Education & Community welfare and the same iswithin the ambit of Schedule VII of the Act.
Your Company has a strong focus on making company's CSRefforts more systematic and strategic. Company has establishedprocedures for planning and implementation of major CSRactivities in the areas surrounding the company's plants. YourCompany is presently focused on the following key areas of CSR:
Bodal believes in inclusive development. Our business successinterwoven with the welfare of the communities within which weoperate. We believe in the lasting positive impact and ensure thatsociety will harvest benefits of our initiatives for the longer time.
We believe that for the nation's development and growth,education is the key and it is everyone's right to get bettereducation. So we focus more on promoting education bysupporting deserving students. Also we drive Skill Developmentprogram, where our employee spare time and visit nearby villagesand intervene with the school teachers and try to enhance theirskill sets. This Program was undertaken digitally and physically.
Village Development: Under this program we associate withthe village people, work with the Sarpanch and other seniormembers, study their issues and requirements towards the basicvillage infrastructure, and work directly with them to improvethe infrastructure. It's also covers, proper clean drinking water,drainage system, Road, etc. It's also extended to the behavioralchange program for the longer sustainability.
Encouraging Education and Empowering Children: we areassociated with NGO "Unstoppable Yuva" and provide scholarshipto deserving students and encourage them for their bright future.
Further, company continued several further initiatives underthe CSR program, directly as well as through different agencies.Details of Implementing Agency are mentioned in CSR AnnualReport, which is part of this Annual report.
Detail of CSR Policy and Annual Report on CSR for FY 2024-25 isannexed to this report as "Annexure 6" and forms part of thisReport.
The Business Responsibility Report for the year ended 31st March2025, as per clause (f) of sub regulation (2) of regulation 34 ofListing Regulations, is annexed and forms part of this AnnualReport.
All the related party transactions that were entered into duringthe financial year were on an arm's length basis and were
in the ordinary course of business. There are no materiallysignificant related party transactions made by the Companywith the Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, or otherdesignated persons which may have potential conflict with theinterest of the company at large.
All related party transactions are placed before the AuditCommittee as also the Board for approval. The Company hasdeveloped a Related Party Transaction Policy for the purpose ofidentification and monitoring of such transactions. The RelatedParty Transaction policy is placed on the Company's websitewww.bodal.com and its web link- https://bodal.com/live.php?data=6 l2
Particulars of Contracts or arrangements with Related Partiesreferred to in section 188 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013, aredisclosed in Form AOC-2 as Annexure 7.
No Significant and Material Orders passed by the Regulators orCourts or Tribunals impacting the Going Concern Status of theCompany.
The Company's assets are adequately insured.
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors,to the best of their knowledge and belief, confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financialyear ended on 31st March 2025, the applicable accountingstandards had been followed along with proper explanationrelating to material departures;
(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give atrue and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company atthe end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of theCompany for that period;
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets ofthe Company and for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts for thefinancial year ended on 31st March 2025 on a going concernbasis;
(e) the Directors, have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controlsare adequate and were operating effectively; and
(f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with provisions of all the applicable laws and that such systemswere adequate and operating effectively.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your director place on record their sincere appreciation for the steadfast commitment and highly motivated performance by employeesat all levels which was instrumental in sustained performance of the Company. Your directors also sincerely thank all the stakeholders,professionals, business partners, government & other statutory bodies, banks, financial institutions, analysts and shareholders for theircontinued assistance, cooperation and support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors ofBodal Chemicals Limited
SURESH J. PATEL
Date: 12th August 2025 Chairman & Managing Director
Place: Ahmedabad (DIN: 00007400)