Your directors take pleasure in presenting their 45th Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements for the year endingon 31st March 2025.
Particulars
Standalone Basis
Consolidated Basis
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from Operations
73,811.94
61,597.36
78,679.77
64,387.06
Other Income
743.12
649.25
232.08
Profit for the year before Interest, Depreciation,Amortization & Tax
15,101.93
10,126.98
17,837.80
12,343.22
Finance Cost
1,694.62
1,789.63
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
3,941.50
3,468.72
4,215.65
3,568.88
Profit before Tax
9,465.81
4,868.63
11,927.53
6,984.71
Net Profit for the year
7,091.01
3,612.98
9,311.90
5,729.06
The above figures are extracted from the Standalone and Consolidated Financial statements prepared in accordance with IndianAccounting Standards (Ind AS) as specified in the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, read with Regulation 33of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Key developments during the year of the Company are coveredin the Management Discussion and Analysis Report (MDAR) asstipulated under the ("SEBI Listing Regulations”), is presentedin a separate section, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Shaily Innovations Limited (Formerly known as Shaily (UK)Limited), established in the United Kingdom as a Pvt. Ltd.Company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Shaily Innovations Limited (Formerly known as Shaily (UK)Limited) operates as a Design Centre and a Research &Development division for varied medical and drug deliverydevices. A statement containing the salient features of theFinancial Statements of Shaily Innovations Limited (Formerlyknown as Shaily (UK) Limited), as on 31st March 2025 asrequired under Section 129(3) of the Act forms part of thisreport as Annexure - A.
In terms of the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act,2013, the Annual Report of the Company, containing therein itsStandalone and Consolidated Financial Statements, is hostedon the website of the Company at www.shaily.com. AuditedAnnual Financial Statements of Shaily Innovations Limited
(Formerly known as Shaily (UK) Limited) as on 31st March2025, is available on the website of the Company at https://www.shaily.com/investors/compliances-policies/shaily-uk-ltd-wholly-owned-subsidiary.
During the year under review, Shaily Innovations Limited(Formerly known as Shaily (UK) Limited) was the materialsubsidiary of the Company as per the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Company does not have any associate or jointventure Company.
Shaily Innovations FZCO was incorporated in Dubai, UAE on1st January 2025. The Company is engaged in Design andDevelopment services for drug delivery device contracts.
The Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of H2/-(i.e.100%) per equity share consisting of total 4,59,55,093equity shares of H2/- each aggregating to H9,19,10,186/- forthe year ending on 31st March 2025. The Dividend for the yearended 31st March 2025 is subject to the approval of membersat the ensuring Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on27th September 2025 and will be paid within a statutory time, ifapproved by the members at the above referred AGM.
In compliance with Regulation 43A of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,the Board of Directors of the Company has adopted DividendDistribution Policy, which is placed at the website of theCompany https://static.shaily.com/ROo8JgnUQPiO3h8HqMY0-dividend-distribution-policy-pdf
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134(3)(j) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the company has not proposed to transfer anyamount to the general reserves account of the company duringthe year under review.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015read with Schedule V of the said regulations, ManagementDiscussion and Analysis is set out in this Annual report. Certainstatements in the said report may be forward-looking. Manyfactors may affect actual results, which could be different fromwhat the Directors envisage in terms of future performanceand outlook.
The information required under Section 134(3)(m) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as Annexure - B.
Investing in robust cybersecurity measures involvesimplementing comprehensive, multi-layered defenses such asfirewalls, intrusion detection systems, MFA on users' level andadvanced encryption protocols. These measures are essentialto protect sensitive data from unauthorized access. Additionally,conducting regular security audits and providing ongoingemployee awareness trainings are crucial. Since human error isone of the most significant vulnerabilities, maintaining a vigilantorganizational posture through these practices is vital.
During the Financial year, the Company has not raised any fundsthrough preferential allotment/ qualified institutional placement.Hence, this is not applicable to the Company.
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mrs. TilottamaSanghvi (DIN: 00190481), retires by rotation at the forthcoming45th Annual General Meeting of the Company and being eligibleoffers herself of re-appointment.
Re-appointment of Whole Time Director
Mr. Mahendra Sanghvi (DIN:00084162) was reappointed asan Executive Chairman of the Company, effective from 1st April2025, for a further period of three (3) years from 1st April 2025to 31st March 2028 by the Board of Directors, at its meeting heldon 27th July 2024, which was approved by the members at the44th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Mr. Laxman Sanghvi (DIN: 00022977) was reappointed as anExecutive Director of the Company, effective from 1st April 2025,for a further period of three (3) years from 1st April 2025 to 31stMarch 2028 by the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on27th July 2024, which was approved by the members at the 44thAnnual General Meeting of the Company.
Re-appointment of Independent Director
Dr. Shailesh Ayyangar (DIN:00268076) was re-appointed as anIndependent Director of the Company, effective from 29th May2025 for the further period of five (5) years starting from 29thMay 2025 to 28th May 2030 by the Board of Directors at theirmeeting held on 27th July 2024, which was duly approved by themembers at the 44th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Cessation of Independent Director
Mr. Milin Mehta (DIN: 01297508) has ceased to be anIndependent Director w.e.f. 8th November 2024 due to thecompletion of his second term.
As on 31st March 2025, the Key Managerial Personnel of theCompany are Mr. Mahendra Sanghvi - Executive Chairman,Mr. Laxman Sanghvi - Executive Director, Mrs. Tilottama Sanghvi
- Whole Time Director, Mr. Amit Sanghvi - Managing Director,Mr. Paresh Jain - Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Harish Punwani
- Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, in accordance withSection 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year under review, there were changes in KeyManagerial Personnel as outlined below:
1. Mr. Sanjay Shah was re-designated from the office of ChiefFinancial Officer to Chief Strategy Officer of the Company,effective from on 24th May 2024.
2. Mr. Paresh Jain was appointed as Chief Financial Officerwith effect from 24th May 2024.
3. Ms. Dimple Mehta resigned as Company Secretary& Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. 20thNovember 2024.
4. Mr. Harish Punwani has been appointed as CompanySecretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f.21st November 2024.
The Board met five (5) times during the Financial Year. Detailsof the meeting(s) are provided in the Corporate Governance
Report that forms part of this Annual Report. The maximuminterval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days, asprescribed in the Companies Act, 2013.
The existing policy is to have an appropriate mix of Executiveand Non-executive and independent directors to maintainthe independence of the Board and separate its functions ofgovernance and management. As of 31st March 2025, the Boardhad a total of eight (8) members, four (4) of whom are Executivedirectors and four (4) are Non-Executive Independent Directors.The Board has two Women Directors, out of which one WomanDirector is an Executive Director and one-Woman Director is aNon-executive Independent Director.
The policy of the Company on Directors' appointment andremuneration, including criteria for determining qualifications,positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters,as required under sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, in accordance with SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements), 2015, is available at ourwebsite at https://static.shaily.com/NVmusaHvSkCkSxPngRsT-sepl-nomination-remuneration-policy-pdf
Salient features of the Nomination & Remuneration Policy areas under:
1. Setting out the objectives of the Policy
2. Definitions for the purpose of the Policy
3. Policy for appointment and removal of Directors, KeyManagerial Personnel and Senior Management.
4. Policy relating to the remuneration for the Directors, KeyManagerial Personnel, Senior Management Personnel andother employees.
5. Remuneration to Non-Executive/Independent Directors.
We affirm that the remuneration paid to the Directors is as perthe terms laid out in the Nomination and Remuneration policyof the Company.
The Independent Directors of the Company have given theirdeclaration to the Company that they meet the criteria ofindependence as required under the Companies Act, 2013 andthe SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements),Regulations 2015.
Your Board of Directors confirms the integrity, expertise,experience and proficiency of the Independent Directors ofthe Company.
All new Independent Directors inducted into the Board attendan orientation program. At the time of the appointment of anIndependent Director, the Company issues a formal letterof appointment outlining their role, function, duties and
responsibilities as an Independent Director. The format of theletter of appointment is available on our website at
https://static.shaily.com/86x2nOBMRpWOW5up9Pa4-
specimen-letter-of-appointment-for-independent-director-pdf-
pdf
The Board members are provided with necessary reports,internal policies, periodical plant visits to enable them tofamiliarize with the Company's procedures and practices.
Periodic presentations are made at the meetings of the Board andthe committees, on business and performance updates, globalbusiness environment, business strategy and risks involved.
The details of familiarization Programme for IndependentDirectors are available at our website at https://shaily.com/investors/compliances-policies/familiarization-programe
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, the Board has carried out the annual performanceevaluation of the Board, its committees and of individualdirectors on an evaluation framework by way of individual andcollective feedback from the Directors.
The framework includes the evaluation of Directors on variousparameters such as:
Ý Board dynamics and relationships.
Ý Information flows
Ý Decision - making.
Ý Company performance and strategy
Ý Tracking board and committee's effectiveness
Ý Peer evaluation
Based on the inputs from all the Directors on Board compositionand structure, effectiveness of Board processes, information,and functioning, etc., evaluation of Board's performance wasdone. The performance of the committees was also evaluatedby the Board after seeking input from the committee memberson composition, effectiveness of the committee and its meetings
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performanceof Non- Independent Directors and the Board as a whole wasevaluated, taking into account the views of Executive Directorsand Non- Executive Directors.
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Boardreviewed the performance of individual directors on the basis ofcriteria such as the contribution of the individual director to theBoard and committee meetings like preparedness on the issuesto be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution andinputs in meetings, etc.
The outcome of the Board Evaluation for F.Y. 2024-25 wasdiscussed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committeeand the Board at their respective meeting(s) held on 12th May2025 and 13th May 2025 respectively.
The Board has five (5) committees, namely:
Ý Audit Committee
Ý Nomination & Remuneration Committee
Ý Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
Ý Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
Ý Risk Management Committee
A detailed note on the composition of the Board and itscommittees is provided in the Corporate Governance Report,which forms part of this Annual Report.
During the year, there were no instances where the Board has notaccepted recommendation(s) of any Committee of the Board.
The Company believes in adopting the best practices of CorporateGovernance. Corporate Governance Principles are enshrined inthe spirit of the Company, forming its core values. These guidingprinciples are also articulated through the Company's code ofbusiness conduct, corporate governance guidelines, charter ofvarious sub-committees and disclosure policy.
Report on Corporate Governance for F.Y. 2024-25 forms part ofthis Annual Report.
Being an Indian Company, we are motivated by the Indian ethosof Dharma as a key plank for organizational self-realization.The Company recognizes that its operations impact a widecommunity of stakeholders, including investors, employees,customers, business associates and local communities andthat appropriate attention to the fulfilment of its corporateresponsibilities can enhance overall performance. The Companycontinues its CSR spend towards support to local initiatives,health/medical and education sector, sanitation/cleanliness,Rural Development and such varied activities towards CorporateSocial Responsibility initiatives.
In compliance with the requirements of Section 135 of the Act,the Company has laid down a CSR Policy. The composition of theCommittee, contents of CSR Policy and report on CSR activitiesundertaken during FY 2024-25 in the format prescribed underthe Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules,2014 is annexed herewith as Annexure - C.
A copy of the draft Annual Return as required under Section92(3) of the Act has been placed on the website of the Company.The web-link as required under Section 134(3)(a) of the Act isas under.
https://static.shaily.com/UM7VCyjRbag8BffHUMR-draft-mgt-7-
website-pdf
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other detailsas required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, isannexed herewith as Annexure - D.
A statement showing the names and particulars of theemployees falling within the purview of Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of theaforesaid rules are provided in the Annual Report. The AnnualReport is being sent to the members of the Company excludingthe aforesaid information. The said information is availablefor inspection at the Registered Office of the Company duringworking hours and the same will be furnished on request inwriting to the members.
The Independent Auditors' Report on Standalone andConsolidated Financial Statements for F.Y. 2024-25 does notcontain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark. TheIndependent Auditors' Report is enclosed with the FinancialStatements in this Annual Report.
The Secretarial Auditors' Report for F.Y. 2024-25 does notcontain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark. TheSecretarial Auditors' Report is enclosed as Annexure - E to theBoard's Report in this Annual Report.
As required under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the certificate from M/s.Samdani Shah & Kabra, Secretarial Auditors of the Company,confirming compliance with the conditions of CorporateGovernance as stipulated under the SEBI Listing Regulations,2015 is enclosed with the Corporate Governance Report in thisAnnual Report.
The Company has obtained Certificate from M/s. SamdaniShah & Kabra, Company Secretaries, Secretarial Auditors of theCompany regarding Non-disqualification of Directors, which isenclosed with the Corporate Governance Report in this AnnualReport. Accordingly, none of the Directors are disqualified.
During the F.Y. 2024-25, neither of the auditors viz., StatutoryAuditors, Secretarial & Corporate Governance Auditors, InternalAuditors and nor Cost Auditors have reported to the AuditCommittee, under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013,any instances of fraud committed against the Company by itsofficers or employees.
Statutory Auditors
The Board has reappointed M/s B SR and Co., CharteredAccountants (Firm Registration number 128510W) for its 2ndterm for the period of 5 years i.e. up to the conclusion of 48thAnnual General Meeting to be held for the adoption of accounts
for the financial year ending 31st March 2028, subject toapproval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
As the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 has done awaywith the requirement of ratification at every Annual GeneralMeeting, no ratification for the appointment is required. Thereis no qualification or adverse remark in the Auditors' report. Asregards the comments made in the Auditors' Report, the Boardis of the opinion that the same are self-explanatory and do notrequire further clarification.
Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ('ListingRegulations') read with Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (as amended fromtime to time), the board has proposed and recommended tothe members for approval in the forthcoming Annual GeneralMeeting ("AGM"), the appointment of M/s. Samdani Shah& Kabra, Company Secretaries, (Firm Registration Number:P2008GJ016300) ('Secretarial Audit Firm'), as SecretarialAuditors of the Company, , to undertake the Secretarial Audit ofthe Company for the period of Five (05) consecutive FinancialYears from 2025-26 till 2029-30.
M/s. Samdani Shah and Kabra, Practicing Company Secretaries,has granted their consent and confirmed their eligibility for theproposed appointment.
The Report on the Secretarial Audit is part of this annual report.
Cost Auditors
M/s Y.S. Thakar & Co., Cost Accountants, Vadodara areappointed as Cost Auditors of the Company to conduct an auditof cost records of the Company for F.Y. 2025-26.
Based upon the declaration on their eligibility, consent andterms of engagement, the Board at its meeting held on 13th May2025, has appointed the Cost Auditors, and recommends theratification of remuneration to be paid to the Cost Auditors forF.Y. 2025-26 to the shareholders of the Company.
Maintenance of Cost Records as specified by the CentralGovernment under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013is applicable to the Company and accordingly such accounts &records are prepared and maintained, as required, from timeto time.
Internal Auditors
M/s Shah Jain & Hindocha, Chartered Accountants, based atVadodara, are appointed as Internal Auditors of the Companyto conduct an internal audit of the Company for F.Y. 2025-26.
Based upon the declaration on their eligibility, consent andterms of engagement, the Board at its meeting held on 13th May2025, has appointed the Internal Auditors for F.Y. 2025-26.
Report on Business Responsibility and Sustainability, in theformat as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Boardof India, forms part of the Board's Report and annexed atAnnexure - F.
Policy on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reportingis available on the Company website at weblink https://static.shaily.com/2KfgCI1USEm3mfq4QcmR-brsr-policy-pdf
The Company has a mechanism in place to identify, assess,monitor and mitigate various risks to key business objectives.Major risks identified by the businesses and functions aresystematically addressed through mitigating actions on acontinuing basis. These risks along with the ways to mitigatethem have been discussed at the meetings of the RiskManagement Committee, Audit Committee and the Board ofDirectors of the Company.
The Risk Management Policy of the Company consists ofvarious risks associated and plans to mitigate the same. TheRisk Management Policy of the Company is available on thewebsite of the Company at weblink https://static.shaily.com/xPWCj6xeT06ZOyzinzhU-sepl-risk-management-policy-pdf
The Company has a well-defined "Whistle Blower Policy" and hasestablished a robust Vigil Mechanism for reporting of concernsraised by employees and to provide for adequate safeguardsagainst victimization of Directors and employees who followsuch mechanism and has also made provision for direct accessto the Chairman of Audit Committee in appropriate cases.
The Vigil Mechanism Policy of the Company is availableon the Company's website at weblink https://static.shaily.com/6YQbFHzPS1eqWAVJ3sIk-sepl-vigil-mechanism-policy-pdf
The Company's internal control procedures, which includeinternal financial controls, ensure compliance with variouspolicies, practices and statutes and keep in view the organization'space of growth and increasing complexity of operations. Theinternal auditors team carries out extensive audits throughoutthe year across all plants and functional areas and submits itsreports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
During the year under review the Total Authorized ShareCapital is H16,00,00,000 (Rupees Sixteen Crores only)comprising of 8,00,00,000 (Eight Crores only) Equity Sharesof H2/- (Rupees Two only) each and paid-up, issued andsubscribed share capital of the company is H9,19,10,186/-
(Rupees Nine Crore Nineteen Lacs Ten Thousand OneHundred and Eighty-Six Only).
b. Employees Stock Option Plan
As on financial year ended on 31st March 2025, theCompany has one employees stock option plan i.e. ShailyEmployee Stock Option Plan 2019 ("ESOP 2019”). Inaccordance with the terms of ESOP 2019, options may begranted to employees of the Company which gives themrights to receive equity share of the Company having facevalue of H2/-(Rupees Two) each on vesting.
The Company confirms that the ESOP 2019, is in compliancewith SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014('SBEB Regulations, 2014') and amended as per SEBI (ShareBased Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021(SBEB Regulations 2021) in the meetings held on 8th February2023.There has been no change in the Scheme exceptregulatory amendments as per SBEB Regulations 2021.
Details pursuant to Rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capitaland Debentures) Rules, 2014 are given hereunder:
(a) options granted;
NIL
(b) options vested;
88,834
(c) options exercised;
87,583
(d) the total number of shares arising as
N.A.
a result of exercise of option;
(e) options lapsed;
8750
(f) the exercise price;
H2/- per Equity Share
(g) variation of terms of options;
(h) money realized by exercise of
1,75,166
options;
(i) total number of options in force;
1,70,167
(j) employee wise details of options
granted to: —
(i) key managerial personnel.
(ii) any other employee who receives a
grant of options in any one year of
options amounting to five per cent or
more of options granted during that
year.
(iii) identified employees who were
granted option, during any one
year, equal to or exceeding one
per cent of the issued capital
(excluding outstanding warrants and
conversions) of the company at the
time of grant.
Further, the details as required to be disclosed under Regulation14 of the SBEB Regulations, 2014 can be accessed at https://static.shaily.com/bFHflKXqQdKptRfRyVCw-esop-note-as-per-sebi-sbeb-regulations-pdf and ESOP plan of the Company can beaccessed at https://static.shaily.com/jmyTYJj5T926hB5E73oh-sepl-esop-revised-pdf
During the period under review, the Company has allotted EquityShares to the Eligible Employees of the Company under ESOP2019 as follows:
Sr.
No.
Date of Allotment
Exercise price(in H)
No. of shares
1
28th October 2024
2
85,167
12th March 2025
2,416
A certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of the Company that theScheme has been implemented in accordance with SEBI (ShareBased Employee Benefits) Regulations 2021 and the resolutionpassed by the members, shall be placed at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting for inspection of the members electronically.
All the properties and assets of the Company are adequatelyinsured.
The Board of Directors has laid down a Code of Conductapplicable to the Board of Directors and Senior managementwhich is available on Company's website at link https://static.shaily.com/cMYU8HxLROCTpPOhnvld-1-sepl-code-of-conduct-pdf. All Board members and senior management personnelhave affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct.
As required under the Insider Trading Policy Regulations ofSEBI and amendments thereto, your directors have framed theInsider Trading Regulations and Code of Internal Proceduresand Conducts for Regulating, Monitoring and Reporting ofTrading by Insider as well as Code of Practices and Proceduresfor Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Sensitive Information. Thesame is also posted on the website of the Company at https://static.shaily.com/F2TbeyTQUSlpi9dJNyRg-code-of-conduct-fro-insider-trading-pdf.
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination &Remuneration Committee, framed and adopted a policy for theselection and appointment of Directors, Senior Managementand their remuneration. The Remuneration Policy on theappointment and remuneration of Directors and Key ManagerialPersonnel provides a framework based on which our humanresources management aligns their recruitment plans forthe strategic growth of the Company. The policy is availableon website of the Company at https://static.shaily.com/NVmusaHvSkCkSxPngRsT-sepl-nomination-remuneration-policy-pdf.
All contracts/arrangements entered into by the Company duringthe Financial Year with related parties were in an ordinary courseof business and on an arm's length basis. During the year,
the Company did not enter into any contracts/arrangements/transactions with related parties which could be consideredmaterial. Hence, there is no information to be provided asrequired under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act read with Rule 8(2)of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Directors draw attention to the members to Note No. 33 tothe Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements in thisAnnual Report, which sets out related party disclosures.
Loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section186 of the Companies Act, 2013 form part of the Notes to theFinancial Statements provided in this Annual Report.
The Company has not accepted deposits from the public fallingwithin the ambit of section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.Therefore, the requirement of applicable laws and regulationsfor disclosure of details of deposits under section 134(3)(q) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule made thereunder isnot applicable.
The Company complies with all the applicable SecretarialStandards issued by The Institute of Company Secretariesof India.
The Company strongly believes in providing a safe andharassment-free workplace for each individual working for theCompany. The Company has in place a Policy against SexualHarassment at workplace in line with the requirement of SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibitionand Redressal) Act, 2013 ('POSH Act'). An Internal ComplaintsCommittee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints receivedregarding Sexual Harassment. All employees (permanent,contractual, temporary and trainees) are covered under this Policy.The policy is available on the website of the Company at https://static.shaily.com/Mh3QjKaT3CWqAFWt9bnK-sepl-hr-010-anti-sexual-harrasment-policy-pdf
The Company has complied with the provisions relating to theconstitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibitionand Redressal) Act, 2013.
In terms of Section 22 of the POSH Act, we report that during thereporting period, no complaints were received by the Companyunder the said Act.
The Company has duly complied with the provisions of theMaternity Benefit Act, 1961 and its amendments. All eligiblewomen employees have been extended the maternity benefits
as prescribed under the Act. The Company has also ensuredadherence to provisions relating to maternity leave, nursingbreaks, and creche facilities.
There have been no material changes and commitments fromthe close of F.Y. 31st March 2025 till the date of the Board'sreport, which may affect the financial position of the Company.
There has been no change in business of the Company.
There are no significant and material orders passed by theRegulators or Courts or Tribunals that may impact the goingconcern status of the Company's operations in future.
45th Annual General Meeting
Electronic copies of the Annual Report 2024-25 and the Noticeof the 45th Annual General Meeting are being sent to all memberswhose email addresses are registered with the Registrar & ShareTransfer Agents (RTA) of the Company /Depository participant(s).
It is hereby requested to all the shareholders to kindly updateyour email address with your Depository Participant in caseshares are held in Demat and with the Company's Registrarand Transfer Agent in case shares are held physically to ensuretimely receipt of required information.
The regulatory authorities i.e. Ministry of Corporate Affairs(“MCA”) has vide its General Circular (GC) No. 20/2020 dated5th May 2020 read with GC No.14/2020 dated 8th April 2020, GCNo. 17/2020 dated 13th April 2020 and GC No. 09/2024 dated19th September 2024 and the Securities and Exchange Boardof India vide its its Master Circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/2023/120 dated 11th July 2023 and Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2024/133 dated 03rd October 2024permitted the Companies for holding of the Annual GeneralMeeting (“AGM”) through Video Conferencing/Other AudioVisual Means (“VC/ OAVM”), without the physical presenceof the Members at a common venue up to 30th September2025. Accordingly, in compliance with the provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 (“Act”), SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015(“SEBI Listing Regulations”) and MCA Circulars, the AGM of theCompany is being held through VC / OAVM, without the physicalpresence of the members at a common venue.
Details of the meeting and the facility are provided in the Noticeof the 45th Annual General Meeting.
The Company has neither made any application(s) nor anyproceedings pending against the company under the Insolvencyand Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
The Company does not have any scheme of provision for thepurchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for thebenefit of employees.
The Managing Director and the Whole Time Directors during F.Y.2024-25 have not received any amount as commission fromthe Company.
The Managing Director and the Whole Time Directors duringF.Y. 2024-25 have not received any commission/ remunerationfrom the Subsidiary Company. The Company does not have anyHolding Company.
During F.Y. 2024-25, there was no instance of one-timesettlement with any Bank or Financial institution. Hence, thedisclosure requirement in the context is not applicable.
In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act 2013, theDirectors confirm that.
Ý In preparation of the annual accounts for the F.Y. ended31st March 2025, the applicable accounting standardshave been followed along with proper explanation relatingto material departures, if any.
Ý They have selected such accounting policies and appliedthem consistently and made judgements and estimates thatare reasonable and prudent, so as to give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of theFinancial Year and of profit and loss of the Company forthat period.
Ý They have taken proper and sufficient care towards themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of this Act, for safeguarding the assets
of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities.
Ý They have prepared the annual accounts on a going-concern basis.
Ý They have laid down internal financial controls to befollowed by the Company, which are adequate and areoperating effectively; and
They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance withthe provisions of all applicable laws and such systems areadequate and operating effectively.
We thank our customers, vendors, investors and bankers fortheir continued support during the year. We place on recordour appreciation of the contribution made by our employees atall levels. Our consistent growth is made possible by their hardwork, solidarity, cooperation and support.
We also thank our suppliers, customers, business partners andothers associated with the Company. We look upon them aspartners in its progress. It will be Company's endeavor to buildand nurture strong links with the trade based on mutuality ofbenefits, respect to and co- operation with each other, consistentwith consumer interests and looks upon all the stakeholders fortheir continued support in future.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsMahendra Sanghvi
Place: Vadodara Executive Chairman
Date: 11th August 2025 DIN: 00084162