Your Directors are pleased to present their 40th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Compacttogether with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
PARTICULARS
F.Y. 2024-25
F.Y. 2023-24
Revenue from Operations
0
Other Income
8,95.905.00
11,03,832.00
Total Income
8,95,905.00
Less: Total Expenses
17,27,443.28
31,36,059.06
Profit/(Loss) from ordinary activities before finance costs,exceptional items and Tax
(8,31,538.28)
(20,32,227.06)
Less: exceptional items
2,26,42,500.00
Profit/(Loss) from ordinary activities after finance costs,exceptional items but before Tax
(8,31,538.20)
(2,46,74,727.06)
Less: Taxation (including FBT & Deferred Taxation)
0.00
Net Profit / (Loss) after Tax & exceptional items
The Company is engaged in the trading and retailing of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (1MFL) and beer. However,due to stringent policies and unfavorable decisions by the government, your Company did not undertake anybusiness activity related to the retail sale of lMFLand beer during the financial years 2016-17 to 2024-25.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company remained focused on effective operational and financialmanagement While revenue from operations remained nil. the Company reported Other Income of Rs8,95,905.00/- primarily comprising interest income from financial assets. This marks a decline from Rs.11,03,832.00/- recorded in the previous financial year. However, total expenses also decreased significantly totl7,27,443.28/- from Rs. 31,36,059.06/- in the previous year.
As a result, the Company recorded a Net Loss after Tax of Rs. 8,31,538.28/- for the financial year 2024-25substantial improvement compared to the net loss of Rs. 2,46,74,727.06/- in the preceding year.
Your Directors have not proposed to transfer any sum to the General Reserve. No amount has been transferred i .any reserves during the financial year under review,
In the interest of the Company and in light of the accumulated losses, your Directors do not recommend airdividend for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
There is no change in the nature of Business of the Company during the financial year ended on March 31. .'02 5Your company did rot carry any business activity during financial year under review.
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company whichhave occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company, i.e., March 31, 2025, and the date of thisreport
DETAILS OF REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR THE REPORT
There was no change made in the financial statements or the Report in respect of three preceding financial yearseither voluntarily or pursuant to the order of a judicial authority.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
There has been no change in the authorized, issued, subscribed, and paid-up share capital of the Company duringthe financial year ended March 31, 2025. The paid-up share capital of the company stands at Rs. 7,48,87,580/-(Rupees Seven Crore Forty Eight Lakh Eighty Seven Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty Only}.
DETAILS OF EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTIONS
There are no employee’s stock options given by the company during the financial year 2024-25.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANANGERIAL PERSONNEL
1. Ms. Amrita Modi (DIN: 07761166) retired by rotation at the previous Annual General Meeting held on30* July 2024 and was re appointed by the shareholders.
2. Additionally, Ms. Amrita Modi (DIN: 07761166] was re-appointed by the shareholders at the same AGMheld on 30* July 2024 as a Non-Executive Director of the Company for a term extending up to 30thSeptember 2029,
3. Mr. Rinku Goyal (DIN: 10454843) was also re-appointed as an Independent Dii ector of the Company atthe AGM held on 30th July 2024 for a term up to 11* February 2029, based on the approval of theshareholders.
4. In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Parasram Jhamnani (DIN: 01266196)is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offeredhimself for re-appointment Based on the performance evaluation and recommendation of theNomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board recommends his re-appointment
5. As per the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the approval of theshareholders is also being sought for the re-appointment of Mr. Parasram Jhamnani (DIN: 01266196) asthe Chairman and Managing Director of the Company for a period up to 10* August 2028. The Boardrecommends his re-appointment
6. Similarly, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the approvalof the shareholders is being sought for the re-appointment of Mr. Anmo! Jindal (DIN: 07618593] as anIndependent Director of the Company for a second term up to 24th September 2030. The Boardrecommends his re-appointment
Except for the above, there were no changes in the Key Managerial Personnel of tile Company duringthe year under review
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, the independent Directors of the
Company have submitted declarations confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed underSection 149(6] of the Act and the Rules framed thereunder, as well as Regulation 16(1)[b) of the SEB1 (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Board of Directors, after due assessment of the disclosures and confirmations received, is of the opinion thatthe Independent Directors fulfill the conditions specified in the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations and areindependent of the management.
There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as independent Directors of the Companyduring the year.
OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE(INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THEYEAR
The Board is of the opinion that the independent directors appointed during the year possess the requiredintegrity, expertise, experience, and proficiency to effectively discharge their responsibilities.
The Board of Directors met four (4) times during the financial year 2024-25. Frequency and quorum at thesemeetings were in conformity with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Secretariat Standard -1 on Meetingsof the Board of Directors,
Attendance of Directors in ACM and Board meetings held during the financial year 2024-25 are as follows;
Name of Director
!n previousAGM
Board meeting
%of
30.05.2024
10.08.2024
13.11.2024
12.02.2025
ce
Mr. Parasram Jhamnani
Yes
100%
Mr. Rinku Goyal
Mr. Anmol Jindal
Ms. Amrita Modi
The company has the audit committee in line with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The audit committee met four (4) times during the financial year 2024-25. Frequency and quorum at thi emeetings were in conformity with the provisions of the Companies Act. 2013.
Attendance at Audit Committee meetings held during the financial year 2024-25 as follows:
Date of Meeting
%nf
Attendance
Mr. Anmol jindal
—
The company has the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee in line with the provisions of Section 178 of theCompanies Act, 2013.
Attendance of Stakeholders' Relationship Committee meetings held during the financial year 2024-25 are asfollows;
% of
10.00.2024
The company has the Nomination and Remuneration Committee in line with the provisions of Section 178 of theCompanies Act, 2013.
Attendance at Nomination and Remuneration Committee meetings held during the financial year 2024-25 asfollows:
Attendances
,
Mr Anmol jindal
Mr. Rinku Gqyal
Ms, Amrita Modi
In compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has adopted a comprehensive Nomination and RemunerationPolicy.
The Policy provides a framework to the Nomination and Remuneration Committee for matters relating to theappointment, removal, and remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), Senior Management, andother employees. It lays down clea r criteria for:
Determining qualifications, competencies, positive attributes, and independence for the appointment of Directors(Executive and Non-Executive);
Evaluating the performance of the Board, its Committees, and individual Directors;
Establishing principles for remuneration of Directors, KMPs, Senior Management, and other employees, alignedwith market practices and company goals.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is available on the Company’s website at:
• www.chambalkota.in
• Web link;: http://www.chambalkota.m/download/nomination%20&%20Remuneration%20policy.pdf
We affirm that the remuneration paid to the Directors, Senior Management, and other employees during the yearis in accordance with the terms and parameters laid down in the said policy.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate exercise was carried out to evaluate theperformance of Board. Directors including the Chairman of the Board and Board Committees.
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, board committees, andindividual directors pursuant to Section 149(B) read with Schedule IV. Section 178(2), Section 134(3)(p) ofCompanies Act, 2013.
The performance of the board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the directors an the basisof criteria such as the board composition and structure, effectiveness of board processes, information andfunctioning, etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the committeemembers on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.The above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities andExchange Board of India on January 5, 2017.
In a separate meeting of independent directors, performance of non-independent directors, the Board as a wholeand Chairman of the Company was evaluated, taking into account the views of executive directors and non¬executive directors.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of individual directorson the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the board and committee meetingslike preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and Inputs in meetings,etc.
At the board meeting that followed the meeting of the Independent directors and meeting of Nomination andRemuneration Committee, the performance of the Board, its Committees, and individual directors was alsodiscussed. Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by the entire Board, excluding theindependent director being evaluated
The Company has adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements, which were testedduring the year with no material weaknesses observed. As per the Auditor's Report for FY 2024-25, these controlswere found to be effective in all material respects as at March 31, 2025.
During the year under review, the Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint Venture, or Associate Company asdefined under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Subsidiary Company: NilJoint Venture: NilAssociate Company: Nil
Accordingly, the disclosure in Form AOC-1 pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 is notapplicable.
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any deposits from the public within the meaning ofSection 73 of die Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.Accordingly, no amount on account of principal or interest on public deposits was outstanding as on the date ofthe Balance Sheet.
2013
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the Company has not given any loans, provided any guarantees,or made any investments falling within the purview of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
All Related Party Transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year ended 31st March, 2025were carried out in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. Accordingly, the provisions ofSection 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 were not attracted.
Further, there were no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with its Promoters,Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, or other related parties that could have had a potential conflict with the -interest of the Company at large.
Therefore, the disclosure of particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties in Form AOC-2 is notapplicable for the year under review.
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Corporate SocialResponsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, are not applicable to the Company for the financial year under review.Accordingly, the Company was not required to constitute a CSR Committee or undertake any CSR activities duringthe year.
The Company has not formulated a formal Risk Management Policy pursuant to the provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013, as the elements of risk threatening the Company's existence are currently consideredminimal.
However, the Board of Directors periodically assesses and reviews potential risks to the business and takesappropriate measures to mitigate and manage such risks in the best interest of the Company.
The Risk Management Policy is available on the Company's website at: yvww.chambalkQta.il'web link: http://www.chambalkota.in/download/Risk%20management%20policy.pdf
VIGFL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has established aWhistle Blower Policy to provide a vigil mechanism for Directors and employees to report concerns aboutunethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud, or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct.
The Policy provides a structured process for reporting such concerns and ensures adequate safeguards againstvictimization of individuals using the mechanism. It also enables direct access to the Chairman of the AuditCommittee, where necessary.
The Whistle Blower Policy Is available on the Company’s website at the following link:http://www.chambalkota.in/download/whistJe%20blpwer%20policy.pdf
During the year under review, no complaint or concern was reported under this mechanism, and the system isfunctioning effectively. No personnel were denied access to the Audit Committee..
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
During the financial year under review, no significant or material orders were passed by a ny regulators, courts, ortribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company or have a material bearing on itsoperations in the future.
THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIMESETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
During the financial year 2024-25, there were no instances of one-time settlement with any bank or financialinstitution, and hence, the disclosure regarding any difference in valuation is not applicable.
DISCLOSURE OF AGREEMENTS SPECIFIED IN CLAUSE 5A OF PARA A OF PART A OF SCHEDULE HI
During the financial year 2024-25, there were no agreements entered into by the Company as specified underClause 5A of Para A of Part A of Schedule 111 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORTSTATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. Lokesh Maheshwari & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 020075C), were appointedas the Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 39th Annual Genera) Meeting held on July 30,2024, for a term offive years, i.e., from the conclusion of the 39s1' ACM until the conclusion of the 44* AGM to be held for the financialyear 2028-29.
The Statutory Auditor's Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, does not contain any qualification,reservation, or adverse remark relating to material misstatements due to error or fraud.
Further, during the financial year 2024-25, no fraud has been reported by the Statutory Auditors under Section143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013-
INTERNAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014, the Board of Directors had appointed M/s DCJ and Associates, Chartered Accountants. Kota (FirmRegistration No. 015039C) as the Internal Auditor of the Company to conduct the internal audit for the financialyear 2024-25.
The Internal Audit Report submitted by the internal Auditors was reviewed by the Audit Committee and the Boardof Directors, and the observations, if any, were duly addressed by the Management from time to time.
During the financial year 2024-25, no fraud was reported by the Internal Auditor in their audit report.
The Board has also re-appointed M/s DC] and Associates as the Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel] Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors appointed M/s Bharat Rathore &Associates, Company Secretaries, Kota (Firm Registration No. S2018RJ589300) as the Secretarial Auditor of theCompany to carry out the Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2024-25.
The Secretarial Audit Report, in Form MR-3, as issued hy the Secretarial Auditor for the financial year 2024-25, isannexed herewith as Annexure "I".
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 did not contain any qualification,reservation, or adverse remark. The report is self-explanatory and does not cail for any further comments by theBoard,
Based on the recommendation of the Board at its meeting held on July 26, 2025, it is proposed to re-appoint M/sBharat Rathore & Associates, Company Secretaries, Kota (FRN: S2018RJ589300), as the Secretarial Auditors of theCompany to hold office for a period of five consecutive years, commencing from the financial year 2025-26 to2029-30, subject to approval of the shareholders as per the provisions of the Listing Regulations read with Section204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the applicable rules there-under.
The Company has complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India (1CSIJ and notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, during the financial year 2024-25.
The maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under Section 148(1) of the CompaniesAct, 2013. is not applicable to the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
During the financial year 2024-25, no application or process was initiated against the Company under theprovisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016..
Your Company continuously strives to conserve energy, adopt environment friendly practices and employtechnology for more efficient operations.
As per the Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo is given inANNEXURE “II" to this report.
A detailed discussion on the industrial structure, development, opportunities, threats, review of operationalperformance and risks, as required under Regulation 34 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Llst.ngRegulations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. forms part of this report as ANNEXURE "111"
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3) read with Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. theAnnual Return for the financial year ended on 31st March 2025 in the prescribed form MGT-7 is disclosed on thewebsite at www.chambalkota.in.
in accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1] and Rule5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the statementcontaining the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median remuneration of the employees, along withother requisite details, and the particulars of employees are annexed herewith as Annexure "IV", forming anintegral part of this Report.
The Company has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at theWorkplace, in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace [Prevention, Prohibitionand Redressal) Act, 2013, and the Rules made thereunder. The Audit Committee of the Company has beenauthorized to oversee the implementation of the said policy.
A summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed of during the financial year 2024-25 is asunder:
Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the year : N IL
No. of complaints received during the year : NIL
Number of complaints disposed off during the year : NIL
Number of cases pending at the end of the year : NIL
The Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading, in compliance with theSEB1 [Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time. The Code aims to regulate,monitor, and report trading in the securities of the Company by insiders and designated persons.
The Code, inter alia, mandates:
• Pre-clearance for dealing in securities by designated persons,
• Prohibition on trading while in possession of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI), and
• Restriction on trading during the closure of the trading window.
The Code also lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed by insiders and designated persons and setsforth the necessary disclosure requirements while dealing in the securities of the Company.
The policy is available on the Company's website at: www.chambalkota.in
Web link: http://vnvw.chambalkota.in/download/CDDE%200F%20FAJR%20DISCLOSURE%20AND%2aCDDE%20OF%20CONDUCT.pdf
The equity shares of the Company are listed on BSE Limited with Scrip Code; 512301. The Company herebyconfirms that the annual listing fees for the financial year 2025-26 have been duly paid to the Stock Exchange..
During the financial year 2024-25, no resolutions were passed through Postal Ballot in accordance with theprovisions of Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Management and Administration)Rules, 2014.
In pursuance of section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company hereby stateand confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed and thatthere are no material departures from the same;
(b) the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company atthe end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
(c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) the directors, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
(f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws andthat such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961:
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AS ON THE CLOSURE OF FINANCIAL YEAR
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
Pursuant to Regulation 15(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,the compliance requirements under Regulations 17 to 27, clauses (b) to (i) and (t) of sub-regulation (2) ofRegulation 46, and Para C, D and E of Schedule V shall not apply to the following class of companies:
Listed entities having paid-up equity share capital not exceeding Rs. 10 crore and net worth not exceeding Rs. 25crore as do the last day of the previous financial year;
m
Listed entities which have listed their specified securities on the SME Exchange,
As on the last day of the previous financial year, the Company's paid-up equity share capital and net worth fallwithin the prescribed exemption limits stated above under clause (a). Accordingly, the Company is exempt fromcompliance with the provisions relating to Corporate Governance including Regulation 27(2) of the SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015,
Hence, the Corporate Governance Report does not form part of the Annual Report for the financial year 2024-25,OTHER DISCLOSURES
All other disclosures as required under the Companies Art, 2013, and the Rules made thereunder, as well as theSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, have been duly made in this Report tothe extent applicable. Any disclosures not specifically covered or provided herein are either NIL or NOTAPPLICABLE to the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors places on record its sincere appreciation for the continued co-operation and supportreceived from the Company's Bankers, Government Authorities, Advisors, Shareholders, and other stakeholders.
The Board also expresses its deep appreciation for the dedication, commitment, and hard work of the employeesat all levels, who have contributed to the Company’s performance during the financial year.
For and on Behalf of Board of DirectorO f Chambal Breweries & Distilleries Ltd.
Place: Kota
Date: 26.07.2025 Sd/- Sd/-
Anmol Jindal Parasram Jhamnani
Director Chairman and Managing Director
DIN:07618593 DIN:01266196