Your Directors are pleasure to present their 28th (Twenty-Eighth) Annual Report on the business andoperations of the Company together with the Audited Statements for the Financial Year ended March31, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company's financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2025 is summarized below:
Particulars
Standalone
Year ended March 31, 2025
Total Income (Revenue) Less:
7,050.35
5,158.65
Expenses
5,673.66
4,273.40
Profit/(Loss) before taxation
1,376.68
885.24
Less: Tax Expense
369.73
231.24
Profit/(Loss) after tax
1,006.95
663.39
2. OPERATIONS & STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
During the FY 2024-25, the Company earned profit before tax stood at Rs. 1,376.68 lakhs asagainst profit of Rs. 885.24 lakhs in the previous year. The net profit for the year 2025 stood atRs. 1,006.95 lakhs against profit of Rs. 663.39 lakhs reported in the previous year.
The Company continues to focus on strengthening its operational framework and establishinga solid foundation for future growth. Your directors remain confident in the Company's long¬term prospects and are optimistic about continued improvement in performance in the yearsahead.
3. CHANGES IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
During the year the Company is in the business of manufacturers, producers, refiners,exporters and importers of and dealers in sulphuric acid, oleum's chlore-sulphonie acid,hydrochloric acid and other inorganic acids of all kinds alums of all grades, pyrites, gypsum,bauxite, alumina, aluminium hydroxide or any other aluminium compounds, sulphur, zinc,copper, mag- nesium, zinc sulphate copper sulphate, magnesium sulphate and other sulphateshydrogen, chlorine, fertilizers, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, polymers plastics, detergents, dyes,essences, etc.
There is no change in nature of the business of the Company.
4. DIVIDEND AND RESERVES
Your Directors do not recommend any dividend for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
During the year under review, no amount is proposed to be transferred to the General Reserveof the Company.
5. SHARE CAPITAL
The authorized share capital of the Company is Rs. 11,00,00,000/-(Rupees Eleven Crores only)comprising of 1,10,00,000 (One Crore Ten Lakhs only) equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.
The paid-up Share Capital as on March 31, 2025, was Rs. 10,86,40,000/- (Rupees Ten CroresEighty-Six Lakhs Forty Thousand only) consisting of 1,08,64,000 (One Crore Eight Lakh Sixty-FourThousand Only) equity shares of Rs. 10/- each fully paid-up. During the year under review, theCompany has not issued any additional shares.
The Company has also not issued any shares with differential voting rights or sweat equityshares during the year, and accordingly, no disclosures are required under Rule 8(13) of theCompanies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.
Further, there are no shares held by trustees for the benefit of employees; hence, theprovisions of Rule 16(4) of the said Rules are not applicable.
6. LISTING
The Company's equity shares continue to remain listed on the SME Platform of BSE Limitedunder Scrip Code 544036. The Company has duly paid the annual listing fees for the financialyear 2024-25.
There are no instances of non-compliance with the listing obligations, and the Company hascomplied with all applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines issued by BSE and SEBI during theyear arrears.
7. SUBSIDAIRY AND ASSOCIATES COMPANIES
As on March 31, 2025, the Company is having three (3) subsidiaries viz.
1. DCPL Speciality Chemicals Private Limited (Material Subsidiary)
2. South west Corporation (Wholly-Owned Subsidiary)
3. Atlas Tints Inc. (Wholly-Owned Subsidiary)
During the year under review, the Company has made an investment on January 20, 2025 inAtlas Tints Inc., a company incorporated under the laws USA by subscribing 100% shares,making Atlas Tints Inc. a 100% subsidiary of Deepak Chemtex Limited.
8. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") and the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, the Audited Consolidated FinancialStatements of the Company form part of the Annual Report for the financial year 2024-25.
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing the salient features of thefinancial statements of the Company's subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures, in theprescribed format Form AOC-1, is annexed to this Report as "Annexure A".
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the Financial Statements of the Subsidiaries are alsomade available on the Company's website i.e. www.deepakchemtex.in under the InvestorsSection.
9. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) listed on the SME exchange of BSE Limited, theCompany is exempt from complying with certain corporate governance provisions. Specifically,pursuant to Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulation, 2015, compliance with corporate governance requirements specified in Regulations17 to 27, clauses (b) to (i) of sub-regulation 2 of Regulation 46, and Para C, D, and E of ScheduleV is not mandatory. Therefore, corporate governance does not form part of this Board's Report
However, the Company is committed to adhering to good corporate governance practices. Weare working diligently to ensure that our governance practices align with the highest standardsand contribute to the overall integrity and transparency of the organization.
10. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return for thefinancial year ended on March 31, 2025 is available on the website of the Company atwww.deepakchemtex.in under Investor Information tab.
11. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
• In terms of the provision of section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and of Articles ofAssociation of the Company, Mr. Narendra Kumar Baid (DIN: 06414420), Director of theCompany retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, seeksre- appointment. Brief profile of the Director seeking re-appointment has been given as anannexure to the Notice of the ensuing AGM.
• The Company has also received Form DIR-8 from all the Directors pursuant to Section 164(2)and Rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
• All Independent Directors have furnished the declarations to the Company confirming thatthey meet the criteria of Independence as prescribed under Section 149 of the Act andRegulation 16(1)(b) read with Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Board hastaken on record the said declarations after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of thesame.
After the closure of the financial year, the following Directors/KMP were appointed/resigned:
• Mr. Rajesh Kalikaprasad Tiwari resigned from the position of Executive Director of theCompany w.e.f. April 01, 2025.
• Mr. Ashok Ramchandra Patil was appointed as Additional (Executive) Director of the Companyw.e.f. April 01, 2025 and is eligible to be regularized as an Executive Director of the Company inensuing Annual General Meeting.
Mrs. Daya Amit Bansal (DIN: 10619274) was appointed as Additional Director in the category ofNon-Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. July 27, 2025, and is eligible to beregularized as Director (Non-Executive, Independent Director) of the Company in ensuingAnnual General Meeting
• Mr. Manish Kankani (DIN: 07777901) was appointed as Additional Director in the category ofNon-Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. July 27, 2025, and is eligible to beregularized as Director (Non-Executive, Independent Director) of the Company in ensuingAnnual General Meeting.
• Mr. Gautam Lath (DIN: 10198794) has completed his term as Independent Director andconsequently, ceased to be the Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. the close ofbusiness hours on July 27, 2025.
• Mrs. Pinki Kedia (DIN: 08455451) has completed her term as Independent Director andconsequently, ceased to be the Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. the close ofbusiness hours on July 27, 2025.
12. BOARD EVALUATION, INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF BOARD MEMBERS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board has carried out an annualperformance evaluation of its own performance, the Independent Directors individually as wellas evaluation of the working of the Board and its Committees, culture, execution andperformance of specific duties, obligations, and governance.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors has been completed. TheIndependent Directors conducted the performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non¬independent Directors. The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluationprocess
The Board of Directors of your Company met 7 (Seven) times during the financial year 2024-25.The maximum time gap between any two consecutive Meetings did not exceed one hundredand twenty days.
The Company is fully compliant with the Corporate Governance norms in terms of constitutionan of the Board of Directors ("the Board"). The Board of the Company is composed ofindividuals from diverse fields. The Board of the Company is composed of Executive, Non¬Executive and Independent Directors.
The composition of the Board also complies with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 17 (1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
As on March 31, 2025, the strength of the Board of Directors of the Company was at SixDirectors comprising of Three Executive, One Non-Executive Director and Two Non-ExecutiveIndependent Directors. l/3rd of the Board comprised of Independent Directors. The details ofthe Board of Directors as on March 31, 2025 are given below:
Name of theDirector
Designation
Date ofJoining
No. of Directorships / Committee Memberships/Chairmanships
Public LimitedCompanies(includingthis)
PrivateLimited andSection 8Companies
Committee
Memberships
Chairman
Ships
Mr. SaurabhDeepak Arora
Chairman,
Managing
Director
10.06.1997
01
Nil
Mrs.Trishla
Baid
Whole-timeDirector &CFO
20.01.2014
02
Mr. Rajesh
Kalikaprasad
Tiwari*
Executive
30.11.2021
Mr. NarendraKumar Baid
Non
28.07.2023
03
Mr. GautamLath#
Independent
28.07.202
3
Mrs. PinkiKedia@
04
* Mr. Rajesh Kalikaprasad Tiwari resigned from directorship w.e.f. April 01, 2025
# Mr. Gautam Lath ceases to be Independent Director w.e.f. July 27, 2025 due to expiry of histerm
@ Mrs.Pinki Kedia ceases to be Independent Director w.e.f. July 27, 2025 due to expiry of herterm
As on March 31, 2025, Mr. Saurabh Deepak Arora and Mrs. Trishla Baid Arora holding 71,37,552and, 7,98,400 equity shares of the Company respectively. Mr. Narendra Kumar Baid, Mr.Sidharth Baid and Mrs. Chandan Baid, relatives of the Directors holding 16 equity shares each ofthe Company. Except above, no other Director or their relative holds shares in the Company.
ii. Board Meetings
During the financial year under review, 7 (Seven) Board Meetings were held on May 02, 2024;May 30, 2024; August 29, 2024; November 14, 2024; January 20, 2025; February 17, 2025 andMarch 21, 2025. The gap between two Board Meetings was in compliance with the provisionsof the Act. Details of Directors as on March 31, 2025 and their attendance at the BoardMeetings and Annual General Meeting ("AGM") during the financial year ended March 31, 2025are given below:
Name
of the Director
Category
No.of theMeeting held
No. of theMeetingattended
Attended atAGM
Mr. Saurabh DeepakArora
Chairman & ManagingDirector
7
Yes
Mrs. Trishla Baid
Whole Time Director& CFO
Mr. RajeshKalikaprasad Tiwari*
Whole Time Director
Mr. Narendra KumarBaid
Executive Director
Mr. Gautam Lath#
Independent Director
4
Mrs. Pinki Kedia@
iii. Audit Committee:
The Audit Committee comprises following members:
Name of the Member
Position
Meetings
Held
Attended
Chairperson
Member
Mr. Trishla Baid
Whole-time Director
The Audit Committee has inter-alia the following mandate:
1.Overseeing the Company's financial reporting process and disclosure of its financialinformation to ensure that its financial statements are correct, sufficient and credible;
2. Recommending to the Board for the appointment, re-appointment, replacement,remuneration and terms of appointment of the statutory auditors of the Company;
3. Reviewing and monitoring the statutory auditor's independence and performance, andeffectiveness of audit process;
4. Approving payments to the statutory auditors for any other services rendered by thestatutory auditors;
5. Reviewing, with the management, the annual financial statements and auditor's reportthereon before submission to the Board for approval, with particular reference to:
i. Matters required to be included in the Director's Responsibility Statement to be included inthe Board's report in terms of clause (c) of sub-section 3 of Section 134 of the Companies Act;
ii. Changes, if any, in accounting policies and practices and reasons for the same;
iii. Major accounting entries involving estimates based on the exercise of judgment bymanagement;
iv. Significant adjustments made in the financial statements arising out of audit findings;
v. Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to financial statements;
vi. Disclosure of any related party transactions; and
vii. Qualifications and modified opinions in the draft audit report.
6. Reviewing, with the management, the quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial statementsbefore submission to the Board for approval;
7. Reviewing, with the management, the statement of uses/ application of funds raised throughan issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc.), the statement of funds utilized forpurposes other than those stated in the offer document/ prospectus/ notice and the reportsubmitted by the monitoring agency monitoring the utilization of proceeds of a public or rightsissue, and making appropriate recommendations to the Board to take up steps in this matter.This also includes monitoring the use/application of the funds raised through the proposedinitial public offer by the Company;
8. Approval or any subsequent modifications of transactions of the Company with relatedparties and omnibus approval for related party transactions proposed to be entered into by theCompany subject to such conditions as may be prescribed;
9. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
10. Valuation of undertakings or assets of the Company, wherever it is necessary;
11. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
12. Establishing a vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report their genuine concernsor grievances;
13. Reviewing, with the management, the performance of statutory and internal auditors, andadequacy of the internal control systems;
14. Reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function if any, including the structure of theinternal audit department, staffing and seniority of the official heading the department,reporting structure coverage and frequency of internal audit;
15. Discussing with internal auditors on any significant findings and follow up thereon;
16. Reviewing the findings of any internal investigations by the internal auditors into matterswhere there is suspected fraud or irregularity or a failure of internal control systems of amaterial nature and reporting the matter to the Board;
17. Discussing with statutory auditors before the audit commences, about the nature and scopeof audit as well as post-audit discussion to ascertain any area of concern;
18. Looking into the reasons for substantial defaults in the payment to the depositors,debenture holders, shareholders (in case of non-payment of declared dividends) and creditors;
19. Reviewing the functioning of the whistle blower mechanism;
20. Approving the appointment of the chief financial officer or any other person heading thefinance function or discharging that function after assessing the qualifications, experience andbackground, etc. of the candidate;
21. Reviewing the utilization of loans and/ or advances from/investment by the holdingcompany in any subsidiary exceeding ^100 Crore or 10% of the asset size of the subsidiary,whichever is lower including existing loans / advances / investments;
22. Considering and commenting on the rationale, cost-benefits and impact of schemesinvolving merger, demerger, amalgamation etc., on the Company and its shareholders;
23. Such roles as may be delegated by the Board and/or prescribed under the Companies Act,2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations or other applicable law.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises following members:
1
Mr. Narendra Kumar Baid
Non-Executive Director
During the year under review, one (1) Meeting of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee were held on August 29, 2024
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has the following mandate:
1.Formulating the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes andindependence of a director and recommend to the Board a policy relating to theremuneration of the directors, key managerial personnel and other employees;
2. For the appointment of an independent director, the committee shall evaluate the balance ofskills, knowledge and experience on the Board and on the basis of such evaluation, prepare adescription of the role and capabilities required of an independent director. The personrecommended to the board of directors of the Company for appointment as an independentdirector shall have the capabilities identified in such description. For the purpose of identifyingsuitable candidates, the Committee may:
a. use the services of external agencies, if required;
b. consider candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, having due regard to diversity; and
c. Consider the time commitments of the candidates.
3. Formulation of criteria for evaluation of the performance of independent directors and theBoard;
4. Devising a policy on diversity of our Board;
5. Identifying persons, who are qualified to become directors or who may be appointed insenior management in accordance with the criteria laid down, recommending to the Boardtheir appointment and removal and carrying out evaluation of every director's performance;
6. determining whether to extend or continue the term of appointment of the independentdirector, on the basis of the report of performance evaluation of independent directors;
7. recommending remuneration of executive directors and any increase therein from time totime within the limit approved by the members of our Company;
8. recommending remuneration to non-executive directors in the form of sitting fees forattending meetings of the Board and its committees, remuneration for other services,commission on profits;
9. recommending to the Board, all remuneration, in whatever form, payable to seniormanagement;
10. performing such functions as are required to be performed by the compensation committeeunder the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, asamended;
11. engaging the services of any consultant/professional or other agency for the purpose ofrecommending compensation structure/policy;
12. analyzing, monitoring and reviewing various human resource and compensation matters;
13. reviewing and approving compensation strategy from time to time in the context of thethen current Indian market in accordance with applicable laws;
14. framing suitable policies and systems to ensure that there is no violation, by an employee ofany applicable laws in India or overseas, including:
a. The SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended; or
b. The SEBI (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices relating to the SecuritiesMarket) Regulations, 2003, as amended; and
15. Performing such other functions as may be delegated by the Board and/or prescribed underthe SEBI Listing Regulations, Companies Act, each as amended or other applicable law.
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Mrs. Pinki Kedia
Mr. Gautam Lath
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee has the following mandate:
1. Resolving the grievances of the security holders of the listed entity including complaintsrelated to transfer/transmission of shares, non-receipt of annual report, non-receipt ofdeclared dividends, issue of new/duplicate certificates, general meetings etc.;
2. Review of measures taken for effective exercise of voting rights by shareholders;
3. Review of adherence to the service standards adopted by the listed entity in respect ofvarious services being rendered by the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent;
4. Review of the various measures and initiatives taken by the listed entity for reducing thequantum of unclaimed dividends and ensuring timely receipt of dividend warrants/ annualreports/ statutory notices by the shareholders of the company;
5. Allotment, transfer of shares including transmission, splitting of shares, changing jointholding into single holding and vice versa, issue of duplicate shares in lieu of those torn,destroyed, lost or defaced or where the space at back for recording transfers have beenfully utilized;
6. Formulation of procedures in line with the statutory guidelines to ensure speedy disposal ofvarious requests received from shareholders from time to time;
7. To issue duplicate share or other security(ies) certificate(s) in lieu of the originalshare/security(ies) certificate(s) of the Company;
8. Non-receipt of share certificate(s), non-receipt of declared dividends, non-receipt ofinterest/ dividend warrants, non-receipt of annual report and any other grievance/complaints with Company or any officer of the Company arising out in discharge of hisduties;
9.Oversee the performance of the Registrar & Share Transfer Agent and also review and takenote of complaints directly received and resolved them;
10.Oversee the implementation and compliance of the Code of Conduct adopted by theCompany for prevention of Insider Trading for Listed Companies as specified in theSecurities & Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 asamended from time to time;
11.Any other power specifically assigned by the Board of Directors of the Company from timeto time by way of resolution passed by it in a duly conducted Meeting; and Such roles asmay be delegated by the Board and/ or prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBIListing Regulations or other applicable law. Mrs. Sonam Sharma, Company Secretary is theCompliance Officer of the Company
The Annual General Meeting of the Company was held at its registered office for the FinancialYear 2024-25.
Financial Year
Nature of Meeting
Time(IST)
Date
2024-25
AGM
04.30 P.M.
25.09.2025
Bigshare Service Private Limited
S6-2, 6th Floor, Pinnacle Business Park, Next to Ahura Centre,
Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (East),
Mumbai, Maharashtra-400093
Tel: 91 -22-262638200
Email Id:- info@bigshareonline.com.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has laid down well-defined criteria, in theNomination and Remuneration Policy, for selection of candidates for appointment as Directors, KeyManagerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel.
The said Policy is available on the Company's website and can be accessed by weblinkwww.deepakchemtex.in
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independenceas laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1) (b) of theListing Regulations. In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors, fulfill the conditionsof independence specified in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)
(b) of the Listing Regulations and are independent of management.
During the financial year 2024-25, one (1) meeting of the Independent Directors was held onFebruary 17, 2025,
inter-alia, to review the following:
(i) Review performance of non-independent directors and the Board of Directors as a whole.
(ii) Review performance of the Chairperson of the Company.
(iii) Assess the quality, quantity, and timeliness of the flow of information between the manage¬ment of the Company and the Board of Directors that is necessary for the Board to performtheir duties effectively and reasonably.
The meeting was attended by all the Independent Directors.
The familiarization program and other disclosures as specified under SEBI (LODR) Regulations,2015 is available on the Company's websitewww.deepakchemtex.in
The Company has received declaration from the Independent Directors that they meet the criteriaof independence as prescribed under Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 16 (1)(b) read withRegulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. In the opinion of the Board, they fulfil thecondition for appointment/re-appointment as Independent Directors on the Board and possessthe attributes of integrity, expertise and experience as required to be disclosed under Rule 8(5)(iiia) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The particulars of loans, guarantees, and investments made by the Company during thefinancial year, as required under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, aredisclosed in the notes to the financial statements, which form an integral part of this AnnualReport.
Further, pursuant to Paragraph A (2) of Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the details of loans and advances given tosubsidiaries have also been provided in the notes to the financial statements forming part of theAnnual Report.
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy to provide a formal mechanism to theDirectors and employees to report their concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspectedfraud or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct or Ethics Policy. The Policy provides foradequate safeguards against victimization of employees who avail of the mechanism andprovides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. It is affirmed that no personhas been denied access to the Audit Committee.
The said Policy is available on the Company website and can be accessed by weblink www.deep-akchemtex.in
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has laid down the framework for remunerationof Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel in the Nominationand Remuneration Policy recommended by it and approved by the Board of Directors.
The Policy, inter-alia, defines Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel ofthe Company and prescribes the role of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. ThePolicy lays down the criteria for identification, appointment and retirement of Directors andSenior Management. The Policy broadly lays down the framework in relation to remunerationof Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel. The Policy alsoprovides for the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence ofDirector and lays down the framework on Board diversity.
The said Policy is available on the Company's website and can be accessed by weblink ww-w.deepakchemtex.in
23.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND POLICY
All the transactions/contracts/arrangements of the nature as specified in Section 188(1) of theCompanies Act, 2013 entered by the Company during the year under review with relatedparty(ies) are in the ordinary course of business and on arms' length basis.
The particulars of related party transaction at arms' length basis is disclosed in Board report andmarked as "Annexure-B".
24.SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators/Courts that would impactthe going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
25. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT IF ANY, AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION OF THECOMPANY FROM THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR TILL THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There were no significant changes or commitments affecting the Company's financialposition from the end of the financial year to the date of this Report.
26. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directorsconfirm that;
i. in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2025, theapplicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relatingto departures, if any;
ii. appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and suchjudgments and estimates have been made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give atrue and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2025 and of theprofit of the Company for the year ended on that date
iii. proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. the annual accounts have been prepared on a "going concern" basis;
v. proper internal financial controls are laid down and such internal financial controls areadequate and operating effectively;
vi. proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws have beendevised and such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Your Auditors have opined that the Company has in, all material respects, maintainedadequate internal financial controls over financial reporting and that they were operatingeffectively
27.STATUTORY AUDIT
M/s. Mittal & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 106456W), wereappointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 28th Annual General Meeting, tohold office for a term of five consecutive years, until the conclusion of the 33rd AnnualGeneral Meeting, to be held for the financial year ending March 31, 2030.
The Auditors' Report on the financial statements for the financial year ended March 31,2025, does not contain any qualification, reservation, or adverse remark. The Notesregarding the financial statements, as referred to in the Auditors' Report, are self¬explanatory and do not require any further explanation from the Board.
Further, pursuant to Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended, the Statutory Auditors have not reported anyinstance of fraud committed by the Company's officers or employees during the year underreview.
28. REPORTING OF FRAUD
There was no instance of fraud during the year under review, which required the StatutoryAuditors to report under Section 143(12) of the Act and the Rules made thereunder.
29. COST AUDIT AND COST RECORDS
We are aware of the potential applicability of cost audit requirements and will ensure thetimely appointment of a cost auditor if the need arises, in accordance with the Act.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, theCompany has appointed NKM & Associates, a Company Secretary, to carry out theSecretarial Audit for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The Secretarial Audit Report issued by the Secretarial Auditor is annexed to the Report as"Annexure C". The Secretarial Auditor's observations are self-explanatory.
Further, A certificate has been issued by M/s. NKM & Associates., Company Secretaries inpractice, confirming that none of the Directors of the Company have been debarred ordisqualified from being appointed or continuing as director by the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority. The certificateis annexed as "Annexure D" to this Report.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, and other applicable provisions, if any, theCompany has appointed M/s. A D M S and Company, Chartered Accountants., as the InternalAuditors of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
The Internal Auditors periodically review the adequacy of internal control systems and theefficiency of business processes, and their findings and recommendations are reviewed bythe Audit Committee from time to time for implementation and continuous improvement.
The Company has complied with the applicable SS-1 (Secretarial Standard on Meetings of theBoard of Directors) and SS-2 (Secretarial Standard on General Meetings) issued by the Instituteof Company Secretaries of India and approved by the Central Government under Section118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to Section 124 of the Act read with the Investor Education and Protection FundAuthority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund Rules), 2016 ('the IEPF Rules'), during theyear under review, no amount of Unclaimed dividend and corresponding equity shares weredue to be transferred to IEPF account.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls commensurate with the size,scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has policies and procedures in place forensuring proper and efficient conduct of its business, the safeguarding of its assets, the preven¬tion and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting
records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information. The Company hasadopted accounting policies, which are in line with the Accounting Standards and the Act.
35.INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls commensurate with the size,scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has policies and procedures in place forensuring proper and efficient conduct of its business, the safeguarding of its assets, theprevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of theaccounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information. TheCompany has adopted accounting policies, which are in line with the Accounting Standardsand the Act
36. RISK MANAGEMENT
During the financial year under review, the Company has identified and evaluates elementsof business risk. Consequently, a Business Risk Management framework is in place. The riskmanagement framework defines the risk management approach of the Company andincludes periodic review of such risks and also documentation, mitigating controls andreporting mechanism of such risks. The framework has different risk models which help inidentifying risks trend, exposure and potential impact analysis at a Company level as alsoseparately for business.
37. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
The Company has always believed in providing a conducive work environment devoid ofdiscrimination and harassment including sexual harassment. The Company has a wellformulated Policy on Prevention and Redressal of Sexual Harassment. The objective of thePolicy is to prohibit, prevent and address issues of sexual harassment at the workplace. ThisPolicy has striven to prescribe a code of conduct for the employees and all employees haveaccess to the Policy document and are required to strictly abide by it. The Policy covers allemployees, irrespective of their nature of employment and is also applicable in respect of allallegations of sexual harassment made by an outsider against an employee.
The Company has duly constituted an Internal Complaints Committee in line with theprovisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder. During the year 2024-25, no case of SexualHarassment was reported.
38.CODES AND POLICIES
All statutory codes and policies as required under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 have been duly adopted by theCompany
These include, among others:
• Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management
• Code of Fair Disclosure
• Insider Trading Policy
• Related Party Transaction Policy
• Nomination and Remuneration Policy
• Whistle-Blower Policy
• CSR Policy
• Risk Management Policy
• Archival and Document Preservation Policy
The above-mentioned policies are available on the Company's website and can be accessedat: www.deepakchemtex.in
In accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Companies (Accounts) SecondAmendment Rules, 2025, the Company has implemented a comprehensive Prevention ofSexual Harassment (POSH) Policy.
An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is duly constituted at the corporate level to dealwith complaints related to sexual harassment at the workplace. The policy covers allcategories of employees, including permanent, temporary, contractual, interns, andtrainees.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the following is disclosed in accordancewith the amended rules:
Numbers
Complaints received during the financial year
0
Complaints disposed of during the year
Complaints pending beyond 90 days
Total complaints pending as on March 31, 2025
The Company has also conducted awareness programs and training for employees and ICCmembers during the year. The ICC functions independently and ensures a safe, respectful,and inclusive workplace environment.
B. Compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act. 1961
In accordance with Rule 8A of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (inserted via theCompanies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2025), the Company hereby confirms thatit has complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including but notlimited to:
• Grant of paid maternity leaves as per applicable law
• Provision for nursing breaks
• Non-discrimination in employment and benefits
The Company remains committed to providing a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace forall its employees.
39. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Your Company believes that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an integral part of itsbusiness. It seeks to operate its business in a sustainable manner that benefits society atlarge and aligns with the interests of its stakeholders. In accordance with section 135 andSchedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors has constituted a CSRCommittee.
The CSR Committee has developed a CSR Policy, which has been uploaded to the company'swebsite at www.deeoakchemtex.in
The committee's composition and the Meetings held during the year are as follows:
Mr. Saurabh Deepak Arora
Managing Director
Terms of Reference
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee has the following mandate:
1. To formulate and recommend to the board a corporate social responsibility policy thatspecifies the activities to be undertaken by the company in accordance with Schedule VII ofthe Companies Act and the rules made there under. The committee may also suggestrevisions to the policy as decided by the board.
2. To identify partners and programs for corporate social responsibility initiatives.
3. To recommend the amount of expenditure to be allocated for corporate socialresponsibility activities and to distribute the funds among various programs undertaken bythe company.
4. To delegate responsibilities to the corporate social responsibility team and oversee theproper execution of all delegated tasks.
5. To review and monitor the implementation of corporate social responsibility programs,providing necessary directions for their proper execution and timely completion.
6. To perform any other duties and functions as required by the board to promote thecompany's corporate social responsibility activities, and to exercise any additional powersconferred upon the CSR Committee under the provisions of Section 135 of the CompaniesAct
The annual report on CSR including a brief outline of the CSR Policy and the activitiesundertaken during the year under review is enclosed as "Annexure E" to this Report.
40. ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Your Company is committed to ensure sound Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE)performance related to its activities, products and services. Your Company is takingcontinuous steps to develop Safer Process Technologies and Unit Operations and has beeninvesting heavily in areas such as Process Automation for increased safety and reduction ofhuman error element. The Company is committed to continuously take further steps toprovide a safe and healthy environment.
41. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO
Details required to be furnished pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013are as under:
Conservation of Energy: The range of activities of the Company requires minimal energyconsumption and every endeavor has been made to ensure optimal utilization of energy andavoid wastage through automation and deployment of energy-efficient equipment. TheCompany takes adequate measures to reduce energy consumption by using efficientcomputer terminals and by using latest technology. The impact of these efforts hasenhanced energy efficiency. As energy cost forms a very small part of total expenses, thefinancial impact of these measures is not material and measured.
Technology Absorption: Company is committed towards technology driven innovation andlays strong emphasis in inculcating driven culture within the organization.
The Company has best of operating machines and highly precisions equipment forproduction and quality management also the Company has hired the optimal of quality teamwho dedicates their full enthusiasm and work tirelessly for delivering best quality andservices. The team along with state-of-the-art quality equipment's as necessary for theMachine Shop.
The Company is all well equipped with its current quality control machine and will modifyitself for any future advancement
The transactions involving foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the period underreview is as follows:
Foreign Exchange Income: Rs. 3412.19 Lakhs (F.Y. 24-25)
Foreign Exchange Outgo: Rs. 409.75 Lakhs (F.Y. 24-25)
42. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The Company has a fully functional Research and Development Centre at its manufacturingunit, which continues to play an important role in supporting our efforts to develop andimprove dental materials and oral care products.
During the year, the R&D team focused on improving product stability, exploring newformulations, and aligning our products with changing industry requirements, especially interms of safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
The Centre is equipped with the necessary tools and facilities required for lab-scaledevelopment, testing, and product evaluation.
43. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposit falling under Chapter V of the Companies Act,
2013 ("The Act") during the year under review. There were no such deposits outstanding atthe beginning and end of the FY 2024-25.
44. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information required under section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 (1),(2) & (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014 in respect of employees of the Company are given in "Annexure - F and G" to thisreport
45. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The Business Responsibility Reporting as required under SEBI (LODR), 2015 and is notapplicable to your Company for the financial year under review.
46. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year 24-25 as stipulated under SEBI(LODR), Regulations, 2015 has annexed as "Annexure - H" of this Report.
47. DISCLOSURE OF AGREEMENTS
Disclosure as required under para-F of Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, are not applicable to the Company during the financialyear.
48. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in this Report, Management Discussion and Analysis, notice to the Shareholdersor elsewhere in this Annual Report, describing the Company's objectives, projections,estimates and expectations may constitute 'forward looking statement' within the meaningof applicable laws and regulations. Actual results might differ materially from those eitherexpressed or implied in the statement depending on the Market conditions andcircumstances.
49. RESIDUAL DISCLOSURES
1. During the year under review no application was made and no proceedings were pendingagainst the company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016).
2. During the year under review there was no One Time settlement with any bank orFinancial Institution.
50. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND APPRECIATION
Your directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation toall Stakeholders, Clients, Financial Institutions, Banks, Central and State Governments, theCompany's valued Investors and all other Business Partners, for their continued co-operationand support extended during the year.
Your Directors recognize and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees ofthe Company and their continued contribution to promote its development.
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Saurabh Deepak Arora Trishla Baid Arora
Chairman &Managing Director Whole-Time Director
DIN:00404150 DIN:07063446
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Aawashi, 28/1A, A/P Adgul Aawashi, Lote,
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India, 415722