Your Directors are pleased to present the Twenty-Seventh Annual Report on the business and operations of theCompany together with the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2025.
Apollo Sindoori is a leading hospitality service management and support services company. We manage theentire gamut of hospitality services right from food services to kitchen planning and management. ApolloSindoori has built its heritage by combining its corporate and professional prowess with experience andexpertise in catering and hospitality. We strive constantly to achieve “Excellence in Hospitality”.
Your Company's revenue from operations has increased from Rs.293 Crores as in the previous Financial YearFY 2023-24 to Rs. 317 Crores in FY 2024-25 This growth in such challenging circumstances is a testimony tothe robustness of your Company’s business strategy and innovative service offerings that helped us capturenew markets.
EBITDA for the FY 2024-25 stood at Rs.22.42 Crores compared to Rs. 23.21 Crores for FY 2023-24 and PBT(Profit Before Tax) for FY 2024-25 is Rs.12.39 crores against Rs.14.20 Crores for FY 2023-24.
(i) Standalone Financials (Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars
For the period01.04.24 to 31.03.25
For the period01.04.23 to 31.03.24
INCOME:
I
Revenue from operations (I)
30,857.14
28,621.18
II
Other Income (II)
827.29
662.34
III
Total Income ( I II )
31,684.43
29,283.52
IV
EXPENDITURE:
Consumption of Provisions & Stores
13,471.82
12,541.56
Employee benefit expense
14,051.99
12,826.18
Finance Cost
546.93
549.87
Depreciation and amortization expense
456.81
350.88
Other expenses
1,918.16
1,594.89
Total Expenses (IV)
30,445.71
27,863.38
V
Profit before exceptional and extraordinaryitems and tax (III - IV)
1,238.72
1,420.14
VI
Exceptional Items
-
VII
Profit before extraordinary items and tax
VIII
Extraordinary Items
IX
Profit before tax
X
Tax expense:
(1) (a) Current tax
341.00
347.00
(b) Previous year tax
(29.67)
80.18
(2) Deferred tax
(76.59)
(10.23)
XI
Net Profit(Loss) for the period (IX - X)
1,003.97
1,003.19
XII
Other Comprehensive Income
(i) Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Remeasurement of Defined Benefit Obligation(net of tax)
361.40
209.29
(ii) Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss
XIII
Total Comprehensive Income for the period (XI XII)
1,365.37
1,212.48
XIV
Earning per equity share:
Weighted average no. of shares outstanding during theperiod
26,00,400
Nominal Value per Equity Share
5
Earnings per share before extra-ordinary item
- Basic & Diluted EPS
38.61
38.58
Earnings per share after extra-ordinary item
(ii) Consolidated Financials (Rs. in Lakhs)
Revenue from operations
54,178.84
51,940.67
Other Income
1,030.01
1,051.50
Total Income
55,208.85
52,992.17
14,789.39
14,081.94
32,826.04
30,896.96
761.69
780.25
932.51
775.43
4,692.32
4,542.92
54,001.95
51,077.50
Profit before exceptional and extraordinary items and tax
1,206.90
1,914.67
Share of profits of joint ventures
Profit before tax (VIII - IX)
646.41
705.25
(182.33)
22.38
Net Profit (Loss) for the period (X - XI)
772.49
1,106.86
A Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
(i) Remeasurement of Defined Benefit Obligation(net of tax)
383.71
439.42
B (ii) Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss
1,156.20
1,546.28
29.71
42.57
During the year, no changes in the nature of business have taken place and Company continues its earlierbusiness and operations.
The operations of the Company during the period under review, have improved compared to last year.Considering the same, your Directors recommend a final dividend of Rs. 2/- (Rupee Two Only) for the FY2024-25, i.e., 40% of the face value of Rs. 5/- per share. Same is subject to approval of the members at theensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Company has not made any transfer to reserves and has carried the profit in profit and loss account.
Your Company has neither accepted nor renewed any amount falling within the purview of provisions ofSection 73 of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the year underreview. As such, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as onthe date of the Balance Sheet.
Your Company is listed on National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), Mumbai with the symbolAPOLSINHOT.
The paid-up equity share capital as on March 31, 2025 is Rs. 1,30,02,000/- divided into 26,00,400 equityshares of Rs. 5/- each. During the year under review, your Company has not issued any shares includingequity shares with differential rights or sweat equity. Further, Company has no outstanding preference sharesor debentures and has not made any redemption of these.
During the year under review, there were no significant or material orders passed by the regulators or courtsor tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company’s operations in future.
There are no material changes and commitments affecting financial position of the Company which hasoccurred between the end of the financial year of the Company i.e. 31st March 2025 and till the date of thisDirectors’ Report.
Your Company has developed and implemented Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and has spentapproximately Rs. 29,09,986/- (Rupees Twenty-Nine Lakhs and Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Eighty Six)approved CSR projects during the period under review.
Report on Corporate Social Responsibility including details as Per Rule 8 of Companies (Corporate SocialResponsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is enclosed with this report as Annexure A.
Your Company has two subsidiaries namely Sindoori Management Solutions Private Limited (formerly knownas Faber Sindoori Management Services Private Limited) and Olive Plus Twist Avenues Private Limited(formerly known as Olive & Twist Hospitality Private Limited).
Sindoori Management Solutions Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary and the financials of SindooriManagement Solutions Private Limited has been consolidated in consolidated accounts of the Company.Sindoori Management Solutions Private Limited are involved in the domain of bio-medical engineering(maintenance), facility engineering (maintenance), cleansing, housekeeping, janitorial services and hospitalsupport services (other than catering services) and management information services (other than patientinformation).
Your company has another subsidiary, Olive Plus Twist Avenues Private Limited (formerly known as Olive &Twist Hospitality Private Limited). The subsidiary has been established with a view to carry on elite outdoorcatering, convention centers, resto bars & restaurants & event management. The subsidiary has completedits sixth full year of operations and its financials for the financial year ended 31st March 2025 has beenconsolidated in consolidated accounts of the Company. Details of both the subsidiaries are also provided inAOC-1 under Annexure- B.
During the year under review, the Company monitors performance of subsidiary companies and took note ofthe following:
a) Pursuant to Regulation - 16(1)(c) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Income/networth of SindooriManagement Solutions Private Limited has exceeded the limit of 10% of Consolidated Income/Net worthof the listed entity and the subsidiaries and hence the company has become a material unlisted subsidiary.As per the requirement of Regulation 24(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, Mr. LodugureddygariLakshminarayanareddy, (DIN: 02739839) Independent Director of the Company has been appointed inthe Board of Sindoori Management Solutions Private Limited in compliance with said Regulation - 24(1)of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Further, the Secretarial Audit for Sindoori Management Solutions Private Limited annexed with the AnnualReport of your Company for FY 2024-25 as Annexure J
Your Company has prepared Consolidated Financial Statements as per Ind AS prescribed under Section129 read along with Section 133 and prescribed rules of Companies Act, 2013. The consolidated financial
statements reflect the financial position of the Company, its Subsidiaries and Associates. As required byRegulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 (hereinafterreferred to as SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 or SEBI (LODR) or Listing Regulations), the Audited ConsolidatedFinancial Statements together with the Independent Auditor’s Report thereon are annexed and form part ofthis Annual Report.
In line with the requirements of the Act and in accordance with the Listing Regulations, your Company hasformulated a policy on dealing with Related Party Transactions (‘RPTs’) which is available on the website ofthe Company at https://www.apollosindoori.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/policy-on-dealing-with-related-party-transactions.pdf.
All contracts or arrangements or transactions pursuant to such contract or arrangement with related partyduring the financial year are in the ordinary course of business and on an arm’s length basis and are on similarterms and conditions as applicable to non-related parties. All the related party transactions are pre-approvedby the Audit Committee.
Wherever required, Company also obtains the approval of members in compliance to the Companies Act,2013 and/ or SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Disclosure as required in Form AOC-2 has been provided asAnnexure- C to this Directors Report.
The details of the transaction with Related Party are also provided in the accompanying financial statementsand notes to account as per Ind AS and may be treated as part of Directors Report.
The Company had also obtained Members approval at its 26th AGM held on 26th September 2024 for enteringinto Material Related Party Transactions up to an amount of Rs 450 Crore with Apollo Hospital EnterprisesLimited, which is valid till the date of 27th AGM. Since the aggregate amount of contract(s)/transaction(s) tobe entered into with Apollo Hospital Enterprises Limited during FY 25-26 may exceeds Rs 1,000 (Rupees onethousand crore) or 10% of the annual consolidated turnover of the listed entity as per the last audited financialstatements it is proposed to seek approval of Members up to an amount of Rs. 450 Crore and a proposal inthis connection forms part of the Notice convening this AGM.
In terms of Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 with Rule 12 of theCompanies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, the Annual Returnof the Company in Form MGT - 7 for the financial year ended on as on March 31,2025 will be available on theCompany’s website at https://www.apollosindoori.com/annual-return/. The Annual Return will be electronicallysubmitted to the Registrar of Companies (ROC) within the timelines prescribed under the Act.
The Board of the Company comprises of optimum combination of Executive, Non-Executive and IndependentDirectors. Your Board as on date of this report has One executive director, three non-executive directors andthree independent directors.
• Mr. Lodugureddygari Lakshminarayanareddy (DIN: 02739839), Ms. Madura Ganesh(DIN: 02456676) and Ms. Allareddy Nivruti, (DIN: 00576167) were appointed as the IndependentDirectors of the Company with effect from 13th August 2024 and their appointment have beenregularized in the Annual General Meeting held on 26th September 2024.
• Mr. Vishwajit Reddy Konda (DIN:07719569) was appointed as Non- Executive Director with effectfrom 13th August 2024 and his appointment has been regularized in the Annual General Meetingheld on 26th September 2024.
• Ms. Suneeta Reddy (DIN: 00001873), Director has been retired from the office of the Director at the26th Annual General Meeting held on 26th September 2024.
• The term of Mr.Ganesan Venkatraman (DIN:00010063) Independent Director, Mr. Suresh RajMadhok (DIN: 00220582) Independent Director, Mr. Puthen Veetil George Eapen (DIN:00658389),Independent Director have been completed from the board with effect from 26th September,2024and ceased to hold office of the Independent Director
• Mr. C. Natarajan (DIN: 06392905), Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer, ceased to holdoffice with effect from October 31,2024, upon completion of his tenure
The composition of the Board is as below:
S.
No
Name of the Director
Designation
Executive/ Non-Executive/ Independent
1
Ms. Madura Ganesh*
Chairperson
Independent Director
2
Ms. Allareddy Nivruti*
Director
3
Mr.Lodugureddygari Lakshminarayanareddy*
4
Ms. Sucharitha Reddy
Managing Director
Executive
Mr. Pottipati Vijayakumar Reddy
Non- Executive
6
Ms. Sindoori Reddy
7
Mr. Vishwajit Reddy Konda*
* Appointed as director with effect from 13th August,2024
The Board of Directors met four (4) times during the financial year 2024-25 on 28th May 2024, 13th August,2024, 14th November, 2024 and 07th February, 2025.
The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days, as prescribed by the CompaniesAct, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
Details of attendance of Directors at the Board Meetings held during the financial year 2024-2025 and the lastAnnual General Meeting (AGM) held on 26th September 2024 is as below:
Attendance at Board Meeting
Attendance at AGM
Held
Attended
Dated 26th September 2024
Mr. C. Natarajan^
Yes
Mr. P Vijayakumar Reddy
Ms. Suneeta Reddy***
0
Mr. G. Venkatraman*
Mr. George Eapen*
Mr. Suresh Raj Madhok*
Mr. Lodugureddygari
Lakshminarayanareddy1
Ms. Madura Ganesh1
Ms. Allareddy Nivruti1
Mr. Vishwajit Reddy Konda1
~ Vacated from position of Whole time director with effect from 31st October,2024 due to completion of tenure
* Ceased from the position of Independent director with effect from 26th September,2024 due to completion oftenure
** Appointed as an Independent director with effect from 13th August, 2024*** Retirement by rotation
Your Board has constituted four Committees in compliance to the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015 namely, Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, StakeholdersRelationship Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. Board also ensures separatemeeting of Independent Directors without the presence of non-independent directors in compliance to theabove provisions.
During the financial year 2024-25, following meetings of Committees were held:
(i) Audit Committee met four times on 28th May, 2025, 13th August, 2024, 14th November, 2024 and 07thFebruary, 2025.
(ii) Nomination & Remuneration Committee met four times on 28th May 2025, 13th August, 2024, 14thNovember, 2024 and 07th February, 2025.
(iii) Stakeholders Relationship Committee met once on 07th February, 2025
(iv) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee met once on 07th February, 2025
(v) Separate meeting of Independent Directors was held on 07th February, 2025
Details of attendance of Directors at the Committee Meetings held during the financial year 2024-25 is asbelow:
Name of theDirectors
Attendance atCommittee Meeting
Attendance atIndependent
Directors Meeting
Mr. G. Venkatraman2
Mr. George Eapen2
Mr. Suresh Raj Madhok2
Mr. Lodugureddygari Lakshminarayana Reddy1
Company has Audit Committee in compliance to the Section 177 of Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. There were no such incidences where the Board has not accepted therecommendations of the Audit Committee during the year.
The details about composition of the Audit Committee, its terms of reference, meetings, attendance, etc. havebeen provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Directors’ Report.
Company has Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) in compliance to the Section 178 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015. The Company strongly believesthat human resources which manage the other resources have infinite potential and therefore, theirdevelopment is the key to organizational effectiveness. The Company commit to integrate human resourceswith organizational growth and development for mutual benefit.
The details about composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, its terms or reference,meetings, attendance and all other details have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report formingpart of the Directors’ Report.
Company has Stakeholders Relationship Committee (SRC) in compliance to the Section 178 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and Regulation 20 of SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015. The Committee has been constituted tospecifically look into various aspects of interest of shareholders, debenture holders and other security holdersand resolve the grievances of security holders.
The details about composition of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee, its terms or reference, meetings,attendance and all other details have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of theDirectors’ Report.
Company has Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee in compliance to the Section 135 of theCompanies Act, 2013.
The details about composition of the CSR Committee, meetings and attendance have been provided in theCorporate Governance Report forming part of the Directors’ Report. A report on CSR as required is alsoprovided separately forming part of this report as Annexure A.
The Company values the significance of conservation of energy and hence continuous efforts are madefor judicious use of energy at all levels of operations by utilizing energy efficient systems and processes.Towards achievement of this objective, steps have been initiated including use of energy efficient LEDlights and energy management systems at our kitchen/offices. Further, certain initiatives are beingimplemented for optimization of electricity and LPG usage.
Some of the actions planned in phase number include replacement of energy intensive pumps withhigh efficiency systems, replacement of energy intensive fans with energy efficient fans. Operationalmeasures include close monitoring and control of energy consumption and frequent energy audits bythe hotel Engineering Department.
Your Company remains focused on giving importance towards conservation of energy, which results insavings of electricity consumption, a significant component of the energy cost, in an ongoing process.Company has not made any specific estimate of capital investment for energy conservation equipment.
The Company continues to absorb and upgrade modern technologies and advanced hotel managementtechniques in various guest contact areas, which includes wireless internet connectivity in all the GuestHouse.
The company has not imported any technology in last four years. Further, Company has not incurred anyexpenditure on research and development.
Foreign Exchange earned in terms of actual inflows and the Foreign Exchange outgo in terms of actualoutflows during the year is as under:
March 31,2025
(Rs.)
March 31,2024(Rs.)
Outgo
Earned
All insurable interest of the Company including, buildings, furniture and fixtures and other insurable interestare adequately insured.
(i) Statutory Auditors:
M/s. P Chandrasekhar LLP, Chartered Accountants, were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Companyby the members at the 24th Annual General Meeting held on 29th September, 2022 for a period of 5 (five)consecutive years to hold office until the conclusion of 29th Annual General Meeting.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed M/s. CNGSN & Associates, LLP, Chartered Accountants asInternal auditor for a period of 5 years from the financial year 2023-24.
In terms of the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board has appointed M/s BP & Associates, CompanySecretaries (Firm Registration No P2015TN040200 and Peer Review Certificate No. 7014/2025) asSecretarial Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25. The report of the Secretarial Auditorsis enclosed as Annexure D to the Directors’ Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain anyqualification, reservation or adverse remark. The Secretarial Auditors have not reported any incident offraud for the year under review.
Further, pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations andSection 204 of the Act read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directorsat its meeting held on 13th August 2025 had approved and recommended the appointment of M/s BP& Associates, Company Secretaries (Firm Registration No P2015TN040200 and Peer Review Certificate
No. 7014/2025) as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years from FY2025-26 till FY 2029-30, subject to approval of the Members at this 27th AGM of the Company.
As per Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the requirement of cost audit is not applicable to theCompany.
The Company has an internal control system which commensurate with size, scale and complexity of itsoperations. Further, Company has appointed an external Internal Auditor. The scope and authority of theinternal Audit function is well defined in the organization. To maintain its objectivity and independence, theInternal Auditor reports to the Audit Committee of the Board.
The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systemsin the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locationsof the Company. Based on the report of Internal Audit function, process owners undertake corrective actionin their respective areas and thereby strengthen the control. Significant audit observations and correctiveactions suggested are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledgeand ability, confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followedalong with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) They have 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 theCompany at the end of financial year 31st March 2025 and of the profit and loss of the Company for thatperiod;
(c) They have 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 preventingand detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) The Annual Accounts are prepared on a going concern basis;
(e) They have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
(f) They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws andthese systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and maintained bythe Company, work performed by the Internal, Statutory and Secretarial Auditors and external consultant(s)and the reviews made by the Management and the relevant Committees, including the Audit Committee,Board is of the opinion that the Company’s internal financial controls were adequate and operationally effectiveduring the financial year 2024-25.
In terms of the provisions of Section 152 (6)(d) of the Companies Act, 2013 Ms. Sindoori Reddy, Director of theCompany retires by rotation at this Annual General Meeting. Ms. Sindoori Reddy being eligible offer herself forre-appointment.
The Board and Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommends her appointment as Non-ExecutiveDirector.
Ms. Madura Ganesh, Mr. Lodugureddygari Lakshminarayanareddy and Ms. Allareddy Nivruti are IndependentDirectors (IDs) on Board of the Company and have been appointed for a period of five years from 13th August2024.
They have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6)of the Companies Act, 2013, which has been duly appraised and noted by the Board.
Company pays commission not exceeding 1% of net profit of the Company to the independent directors asapproved by Board/ Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The details of the commission paid during thefinancial year is also provided in this report.
Weblink of familiarization programme undertaken for IDs as available on website is https://www.apollosindoori.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Details-of-familiarization-programme-imparted-to-independent-directors.pdf
The following persons were designated as the Key Managerial Personnel pursuant to Sections 2(51) and203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, as on 31st March 2025:
1. Ms. Sucharitha Reddy, Managing Director
2. Mr. Munish Kumar, Group Chief Executive Officer
3. Mr. Meyyappan Subramanian, Chief Financial officer
4. Ms. Rupali Sharma, Company Secretary & Compliance officer (Till 15th May,2025)
A. Changes in key managerial personnel
• Ms. D V Swathi has resigned as Company Secretary & Compliance officer w.e.f 07th February,2025
• Ms. Rupali Sharma was appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance officer w.e.f 07thFebruary, 2025 and resigned w.e.f 15th May,2025.
• Mr. Munish Kumar was appointed as Group Chief Executive Officer w.e.f 14th November,2024
• Mr. C. Natarajan (DIN:06392905) Whole Time Director and Chief Executive Officer has vacatedoffice w.e.f 31st October,2024 due to the completion of tenure.
• Ms. N A Madhavi was appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance officer w.e.f15th May,2025
Ms. Sucharitha Reddy (DIN: 00003841), have been appointed as Managing Director of the Company for theperiod of 5 years from 21st August 2020 and her term will expire on 20th August 2025.
Pursuant to Section 196, 197, 198 & 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 and read with Schedule V of theCompanies Act 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules 2014 andSEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and on the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committeethe Board of Directors at the meeting held on 13th August 2025 have reappointed Ms. Sucharitha Reddy(DIN: 00003841) as Managing Director of the Company for a period of 5 years from 21st August 2025 subjectto the approval of the members in the ensuing annual general meeting. The Company is seeking approval ofthe shareholders for reappointment of Ms. Sucharitha Reddy (DIN: 00003841) as Managing Director of theCompany for a period of 5 years.
Company has made investments in Sindoori Management Solutions Private Limited (formerly known asFaber Sindoori Management Services Pvt. Ltd) and Olive Plus Twist Avenues Private Limited (formerly knownas Olive & Twist Hospitality Private Limited), details of which is available in the Form AOC - 1 provided inAnnexure B. Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 are provided in the notes to the Financial Statements and may be treated as formingpart of the Directors Report.
Pursuant to Section 177(9) and 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has established vigilmechanism for the directors and employees to report genuine concerns. The Board of Directors have adoptedWhistle Blower Policy.
The Whistle Blower Policy aims for conducting the affairs in a fair and transparent manner by adopting higheststandards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior. Directors and all permanent employeesof the Company are covered under the Whistle Blower Policy. The Vigil (Whistle Blower) Mechanism aimsto provide a channel to the Directors and employees to report genuine concerns about unethical behavior,actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Codes of Conduct or Policy or ethics.
The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of businessoperations and in order to maintain these standards, the Company encourages its employees who havegenuine concerns about suspected misconduct to come forward and express these concerns without fear ofpunishment or unfair treatment.
The mechanism provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of Directors and employees to availof the mechanism and also provide for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptionalcases. The said Whistle-Blower Policy has been hosted on the website of the Company and is available at thewebsite at weblink https://www.apollosindoori.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Vigil-mechanism_Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf
The policy of the Company on Director’s appointment and remuneration, including the criteria for determiningqualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters, as required under Section178 of the Companies, Act, 2013 is available at the website at weblink https://www.apollosindoori.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(p) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(10) & 25 of the SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015, the annual evaluation process for the performance of the Board, its committees andindividual directors are carried out internally. Each Board member submitted a detailed evaluation form onthe functioning and overall level of engagement of the Board and its Committees on parameters such ascomposition, execution of specific duties, quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information, deliberationsat the meeting, independence of judgment, decision making, management actions etc.
One-on-one meeting of the individual directors with the Chairman of the Board was also conducted as apart of self-appraisal and peer group evaluation and the engagement and impact of individual directors wasreviewed on parameters such as contribution, attendance, decision making, inter-personal relationship,actions oriented, external knowledge, etc. The directors were also asked to provide their valuable feedbackand suggestions on the overall functioning of the Board and its Committees and the areas of improvement fora higher degree of engagement with the management. The independent directors met on 07th February 2025to review the performance evaluation of non-independent directors, Board including the Chairman, whileconsidering the views of the Executive and Non-Executive Directors. The independent directors were satisfiedwith the overall functioning of the Board, its various Committees and other non-executive and executivedirectors. The Board expressed its satisfaction with the Evaluation results, which reflects the high degree ofengagement of the Board and its Committees with the company and its management.
The company has complied with the Secretarial Standards SS-1 and SS-2 on Board Meetings and GeneralMeetings respectively issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and approved by theCentral Government under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013. Company also endeavor and ensurecompliance of other secretarial standards.
Risk Management is an integral part of the business process. The risk management process, inter alia providesfor review of the risk assessment and mitigation procedures and timely report to the management and reviewof the identified risks at periodical interval to assess the progress of control measures.
The Audit Committee and the Board reviews the risk management efforts periodically. The Committeehas formulated a Risk Management Policy which is uploaded on the Company’s website at weblinkhttps://www.apollosindoori.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Risk-Mgt-Policy-1.pdf. Risk Management Policyof the Company outlines different kinds of risks and risk mitigating measures. The risks are reviewed for thechange in the nature and extent of major risks identified since the last assessment. It also provides controlmeasures for risks and future action plans. Your Board is satisfied that there are adequate systems andprocedures in place to identify, assess, monitor and manage risks. The Company believes that the overall riskexposure of present and future risks remains within its risk capacity.
During the financial year 2024-25, Managing Director / Whole Time Director of the Company has not receivedany commission from Company or Subsidiary of the Company.
Your Company takes pride in the commitment, competence and dedication shown by its employees in all areasof its business. It considers people as its biggest assets. It has put concerted efforts in talent managementand succession planning practices, strong performance management and learning and training initiatives toensure that your Company consistently develops inspiring, strong and credible leadership. Your Companyhas a structured induction process at all its locations and management development programs to upgradeskills of managers.
The Standalone as well as Consolidated Financial Statements are accompanied with the Statutory AuditorsReport. The Auditors Report do not contain any qualification, reservations or adverse/disclaimers remarks/observations. The Auditors Report read with the Notes and Schedules to Accounts forming part of the financialstatements are self-explanatory.
During the year under review, neither the Statutory Auditors nor the Internal Auditors has reported to the AuditCommittee under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, any instances of fraud committed against theCompany by its officers or employees.
Your Directors place on record their appreciation for the significant contribution made by all employee(s)/personnel(s) for the continued growth of the business.
The statement including the details of employees as required to be furnished in accordance with the provisionsof Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel), Rules, 2014 are set out in Annexure-E to this Board’s Report.
The details pertaining to the remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act readwith Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 areprovided in Annexure-E to this Board’s Report.
Disclosures pursuant to Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015 has beenprovided in Annexure F.
As per Schedule V of SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015, a separate section on corporate governance practicesfollowed by the Company, report on Corporate Governance together with a certificate confirming complianceon corporate governance provisions and CEO/CFO Certificate forms an integral part of this Directors’ Reportand has been provided in Annexure G.
Management discussion and analysis report forming part of directors’ report pursuant to Regulation 34 readwith Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015 has been provided in Annexure H.
The Company has about 4526 employees in its roll. Since employees contribute in achieving the goal of theCompany, periodical training programs are carried out to meet the challenges in providing services to the bestof Customer Satisfaction.
Your Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that the work environment atall its locations is conducive to fair, safe and harmonious relations between employees. It strongly believesin upholding the dignity of all its employees, irrespective of their gender or seniority. Discrimination andharassment of any type are strictly prohibited. Your Company has in place a comprehensive Policy inaccordance with the provisions of POSH Act and Rules made thereunder.
All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary and trainees) are covered under this Policy. The Policy hasbeen widely communicated internally and is placed on the Company’s intranet portal. The Company has zerotolerance towards sexual harassment.
The POSH Policy is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at the web-link: https://www.apollosindoori.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/policy-on-sexual-harassment.pdf
Your Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of the Internal ComplaintsCommittee (“ICC”) under the POSH Act to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. Toensure that all the employees are sensitized regarding issues of sexual harassment, the Company createsawareness by imparting necessary trainings.
The following is a summary of Sexual Harassment complaint(s) received and disposed of during theFY 2024-2025, pursuant to the POSH Act and Rules framed thereunder:
a) Number of complaint(s) of Sexual Harassment received during FY 2024-2025 - NIL
b) Number of complaint(s) disposed of during FY 2024-2025 - NIL
c) Number of cases pending for more than 90 days (which is stipulated timeline for completion of an inquiryinto a compliant of sexual harassment under POSH Act) - Nil
d) Number of cases pending as on 31st March 2025 - Nil
Your Company is in compliance of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 for the year under review
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’), read with the Investor Educationand Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (‘the IEPF Rules’), allunpaid or unclaimed dividends are required to be transferred by the Company to the IEPF; established bythe Government of India, after completion of seven years from the date of transfer to unclaimed dividendaccount. Further, according to the IEPF Rules, the shares on which dividend has not been paid or claimed bythe shareholders for seven consecutive years or more shall also be transferred to the demat account of theIEPF Authority. The disclosure related to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) has been made inthe notice to the Annual General Meeting. It contains details of the transfer of the unclaimed/ unpaid dividend,year wise, which are liable to be transferred to the IEPF. The details are also available on the website of theCompany.
As per the information of the Company as on date of this report, no proceeding is pending against theCompany under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016.
There was no one-time settlement made by the Company during the said Financial Year.
The Report as provided is self-explanatory.
Your directors take this opportunity to thank the Company’s customers, shareholders, suppliers, bankers,financial institutions and the Central and State Governments for their unstinted support. The Directors wouldalso like to place on record their appreciation to employees at all levels for their hard work, dedication andcommitment.
Date: 13th August, 2025 Managing Director Chairperson
Appointed as director with effect from 13th August, 2024
Ceased from the position of Independent director with effect from 26th September,2024 due to completion oftenure