Your directors present this integrated Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year endedon March 31, 2025.
Your Company’s performance during the Financial Year 2024-25 is summarized below:
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
Year 2024-25
Year 2023-24
Year 2023-24 1
Net Sales
166967.69
146297.39
174257.20
151277.95
Other Operating Income
2670.49
2781.58
2768.35
2860.39
Revenue from Operations
169638.18
149078.97
177025.55
154138.34
96 Increase over previous year
13.79
4.12
14.85
4.51
EBIDTA
28637.58
24894.87
29310.22
25142.90
EBIDTA 96 of Revenue from operations
16.88
16.70
16.56
16.31
Other Income
1544.85
1158.88
1433.01
1056.99
Total
30182.43
26053.75
30743.23
26199.89
From which have been deducted:
Interest/ Finance Charges
5637.96
5392.93
5826.35
5585.10
Leaving a cash profit of
24544.48
20660.82
24916.89
20614.79
Depreciation
7277.20
6916.16
7549.36
7156.56
Profit Before Tax
17267.28
13744.66
17367.53
13458.23
Provision for Tax
4400.00
3595.25
Current tax of earlier years
(411.00)
(7.71)
Provision for Deferred Taxation
(848.37)
3.19
(922.61)
(68.47)
Profit After Tax
14126.65
10153.93
14301.14
9939.16
Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss)
(133.27)
(131.11)
(105.53)
(126.70)
Leaving a balance of
13993.38
10022.82
14195.61
9812.46
As per the Dividend Policy of your Company, your directorsare pleased to recommend a record dividend of 7 30 per equityshare as against a dividend of ^ 22 per equity share for theprevious year. Your directors are pleased to inform that theproposed dividend is the highest dividend, which has beendeclared by the Company in its history. This year marksthe twenty fifth year of continuous dividend payout for theCompany. The pay-out on account of dividend amounts to7 2730 lakhs, and this corresponds to 19.3396 of the standaloneprofit.
Dividend, if approved by the Members in the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting, would be subject to deduction of tax at sourceas per provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961, as applicable.
The Board of Directors of your Company has approved andadopted the dividend distribution policy of the Company anddividend declared/recommended are in accordance with thesaid Policy. In terms of the policy, equity shareholders of theCompany may expect Dividend if the Company has surplusfunds and after taking into consideration relevant internal andexternal factors enumerated in the policy for declaration ofdividend. The policy also enumerates that the Company wouldendeavour to maintain a total dividend pay-out ratio around2096 of the standalone Profits after Tax (PAT) of the Companyin any Financial Year. The dividend distribution policy isavailable on the weblink https://tcpl.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf
The Company has achieved a revenue growth of 14.85 % onconsolidated basis, compared to the previous year, achievingrevenue from operations of ^ 1770.26 Crores. The standalonerevenues increased by 13.79 % compared to the previous year,achieving revenue from operations of ^ 1696.38 Crores.
Furthermore, we are pleased to highlight the remarkablegrowth in our exports, which rose by 31.18% to reach ^ 604.14crores for the year ended March 31, 2025, as against ^ 460.54crores in the previous year ended March 31, 2024.
We are also pleased to report that our EBIDTA margin as apercentage of revenue from operations has improved duringthe year under review. On a consolidated basis, the marginincreased and stood at 16.56%, while on a standalone basis, itis 16.88% during the year, as compared to 16.31% and 16.70 %respectively in the previous year.
The Company also have continuously been adding newcustomers and strengthening its market share, resulting in thesales growth mentioned earlier. Furthermore, our efforts onstringent cost control measures, enhanced product mix andfocus on reducing process wastage have contributed to theachievement of healthy margins.
The packaging industry continues to witness growth, driven byfactors such as growing population and GDP, resulting in higherconsumption besides growth in the e-commerce segments, andexports. Your Company is well-positioned to capitalize on theseopportunities with its focus on sustainable packaging solutions,multi plant locations and diversified product portfolio. TheCompany’s technological advancements, geographical reach,and strong governance practices provide a solid foundation forfuture growth.
During the financial year 2024-25 your company had decidedand setup a new manufacturing plant in Chennai, in a shortperiod of 9 months. This plant is now fully operational and willenhance the company’s geographic footprint and enable thecompany to use it to service markets in the South of India aswell as use it as a hub for exports. Your directors are confidentthat this plant will be able to contribute to the overall growthplans of the company in the long term.
Further during the last financial year, your directors alsodecided to setup an engraving plant to manufacture printing
and embossing cylinders at Silvassa, and the same is beingexecuted currently and is expected to commence productionin Q2 of the current year. For this purpose, a subsidiary namedAccura Technik Private Limited is being setup.
We are pleased to inform that operations of Creative OffsetPrinters Private Limited (“COPPL”) have witnessed aconsiderable growth since its acquisition by TCPL, thoughit is still struggling and not up to expectations, particularlyfrom profitability point of view. With the increasing demandfor premium rigid box packaging for electronics and mobilephones as well as decorative and premium gift packaging for theconsumer industry, this unit has very good long term prospectsand your management is confident to achieve its targets soon.
It is noteworthy that there has been a noticeable shift in thesentiment of the western world, favoring a move of supplychains away from China. This shift in sentiment presents acompelling opportunity for Indian exports. Companies andcountries are actively exploring alternatives and seeking newtrade partnerships.
Overall, the Company’s proactive approach in exploring andleveraging opportunities arising from the shift in sentimentand the “China 1” trend will position the Company well forsustained growth and success in the future.
Coming to the Company’s core, the domestic consumer goodsmarket growth has been hampered by weak domestic demand.The same is evident in the results of major FMCG companies,reporting weak or stagnant volume growth for many quartersnow. Despite this your Company has managed to grow byincreasing share of business in existing customers and tappingnew customers. Your Company’s management is confidentthat this weak volume growth in the domestic industry is atemporary phenomenon, and this is bound to improve overa period. The revival in domestic volumes will be a furtherimpetus to your Company’s growth.
Considering the positive outlook of the packaging industryand the strategic moves made by the Company, the directors’confidence in the Company’s performance in the coming yearsis well-founded. However, it’s important to note that marketconditions can be subject to changes, and the Company willneed to continuously adapt and innovate to maintain itscompetitive edge.
Overall, with its strong market position, focus on sustainability,expanded production capacity, strategic acquisitions,technological advancements, and efficient cost management,the Company is well-equipped to thrive and achieve sustainedgrowth in the future.
During the year under review, Mr. Sunil Talati ceased to beDirector, upon completion of the second term of his appointmentas Independent Director of the Company, on January 21, 2025.The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for theremarkable support and guidance provided by him during histenure on the Board of the Company.
The Board, based on the recommendations of the Nominationand Remuneration Committee, appointed Mr. Aniket Talati, asan Additional Director to hold Office of Independent Directorfor a period of 5 years effective from January 22, 2025.Mr. Aniket Talati is M. Com, FCA, member of ICAI AccountingResearch Foundation (ICAI ARF), ICAI Registered ValuersOrganisation (RVO), Extensible Business Reporting Language(XBRL) India, Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals ofICAI (IIIPI) and the member of various other Committees,Boards and Directorates of ICAI. He served as the PresidentICAI in the year 2023-24. He has strong organizational skillsand deep insight for Technology and ESG. He is at the forefrontof Digital Transformation within ICAI, and numerous digitalInitiatives were launched under him. He is actively involved inall the major sustainability initiatives in India and works closelyon digital transformation projects. He also contributed towardsevolvement of accounting, auditing, ethical, valuation andforensic standards in India. He has supported the Governmentand Regulators as a member of Government AccountingStandards Advisory Board (GASAB) of C&AG of India, Boardof Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India(IRDAI) and SEBI’s Primary Market Advisory Committee.The consent of members of the Company for his appointmentas Independent Director was duly obtained through notice ofpostal ballot dated February 13, 2025.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Company’s Articles of Association,Mr. K K Kanoria and Mr. Rishav Kanoria, retire by rotationat the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Companyand being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. TheBoard, based on the recommendation of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee, recommends their re-appointmentfor the consideration of the Members of the Company at thisAnnual General Meeting.
The information of Mr. K K Kanoria and Mr. Rishav Kanoria, asrequired under Regulation 36(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015 (herein afterreferred to as Listing Regulations) are provided in annexureto the Notice.
All Independent Directors of the Company have givendeclarations that they meet the criteria of independence aslaid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the Listing Regulations and thattheir names are registered in the data bank as per Rule 6 ofthe Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors)Rules, 2014. In the opinion of the Board, the IndependentDirectors fulfil the conditions of independence specified inSection 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the ListingRegulations. The Independent Directors have also confirmedthat they have complied with the Company’s Code of Conduct.In the opinion of the Board, all Independent Directors possessrequisite qualifications, experience, expertise and hold highstandards of integrity required to discharge their duties withan objective independent judgment and without any externalinfluence. List of key skills, expertise and core competencies ofthe Board, including the Independent Directors, forms a partof the Corporate Governance Report of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to the requirement under section 134(3)(c) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 with respect to the DirectorsResponsibilities Statement, it is hereby confirmed: -
(a) In the preparation of the annual financial statement forthe year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accountingstandards have been followed along with properexplanation relating to material departures, if any.
(b) The directors have selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give atrue and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company atthe end of the financial year and of the profit and loss ofthe Company for that year.
(c) The directors have taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assetsof the Company and for preventing and detecting fraudand other irregularities.
(d) The directors have prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis.
(e) The directors have laid down internal financial controlsto be followed by the Company and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and were operatingeffectively and
(f) The directors have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable laws andthat such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The following persons are the Key Managerial Personnel in
terms of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013:
Sr. No.
Name of the Person
Designation
1.
Mr. K. K. Kanoria
Executive Chairman
2.
Mr. Saket Kanoria
Managing Director
3.
Mr. Akshay Kanoria
Executive Director
4.
Mr. Vidur Kanoria
5.
Mr. S. G. Nanavati
6.
Mr. Jitendra Jain
Chief Financial Officer
7.
Mr. Harish Anchan
Company Secretary
During the year under review 4 (four) meetings of the Boardof Directors of the Company were held on May 28, 2024, July30, 2024, November 11, 2024, and February 13, 2025. Thedetails of the number of meetings of the Board held during theFinancial Year 2024-25 and the attendance therein forms partof the Report on Corporate Governance. In view of directiveissued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Securitiesand Exchange Board of India, measures were taken to ensuresecurity of information and confidentiality of process, and atthe same time, ensuring convenience of the Board members,in respect of virtually convened Meetings. The CompanySecretary and the Chairman of the meeting(s) ensured that allthe applicable provisions related to the holding of meetingsthrough video conferencing were complied with for such virtualmeetings. During the year under review, the Board accepted allrecommendations made to it by its various Committees.
Pursuant to an Order passed, by the Hon. National CompanyLaw Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, on June 25, 2024, TCPL InnofilmsPrivate Limited merged with TCPL Packaging Limited. TCPL
Middle East FZE and Creative Offset Printers Private Limited(COPPL), are wholly owned subsidiaries. During the year, yourCompany has increased its investment in COPPL, by subscribing145998 equity shares, offered by it on a rights basis at value^ 8 Crores. The Company holds 949709 equity shares of COPPLas on March 31, 2025 with a total investment of ^ 52.98 Crores.
The Board has reviewed the affairs of its Subsidiaries. TheCompany does not have any associates or joint ventureCompanies. The separate audited financial statements inrespect of each of the subsidiaries are also available on thewebsite of the Company at www.tcpl.in.
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company areprepared in accordance with relevant Indian AccountingStandards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountantsof India. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of theAct, a statement containing the salient features of financialstatements of the Company’s subsidiaries in Form No. AOC-1is attached to the financial statements of the Company.
It has always been the Company’s endeavor to operate ina fair and transparent manner with the highest standardsof Corporate Governance. The Company complies with therequirements of Listing Regulations. A separate section onCorporate Governance is included in the Annual Reportand the Certificate from the Statutory Auditors confirmingthe compliance of conditions on Corporate Governance asstipulated in Listing Regulations is given as an annexure tothis effect.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 (8) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the composition of the Audit Committee is as under:
Sr. No. Name
Position
Mr. Sanjiv Anand
Chairman - Independent Director
Mr. Tarang Jain
Member - Independent Director
Mr. Aniket Talati
During the year 4 (four) Audit Committee Meetings wereheld on May 28, 2024, July 30, 2024, November 11, 2024, andFebruary 13, 2025.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178(5) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the composition of the Stakeholders RelationshipCommittee is as under:
1
Mrs. Deepa Harris
Chairperson - Independent Director
2
3
Mr. Ashish Razdan
During the year four meetings of the Stakeholders RelationshipCommittee were held on May 28, 2024, July 30, 2024, November11, 2024 and February 13, 2025.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178(1) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the composition of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee is as under:
Mr. Deepa Harris
During the financial year the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee was held on May 28, 2024, and March 27, 2025.
A policy on the CSR formulated by the CSR Committee isavailable at the website of the Company www.tcpl.in. TheCompany has spent adequately the amount required to be spenton CSR activities during the financial year. The required detailsof expenditure incurred under CSR Programs in the prescribedformat is annexed to the Directors’ Report. The meeting of CSRCommittee was held on May 24, 2024. The CSR Committee ofthe Company, during the year under review is as under:
Chairperson- Independent Director
Member - Managing Director
Mr. Rishav Kanoria
Member - Non-Executive Director
The composition of the Risk Management Committee is inconformity with the requirements of Listing Regulations. The
composition of the Committee during the year under review isas under:
Name
Dr. Andreas Blaschke
Member-Independent Director
Mr. K K Kanoria
Member- Executive Chairman
4
5
During the financial year under review the Meeting of RiskManagement Committee was held on May 29, 2024, andDecember 18, 2024. The Company has adopted a RiskManagement Policy aimed to ensure resilience for sustainablegrowth and sound corporate governance by having a processof risk identification and management in compliance withthe provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the ListingRegulations.
During the year under review the Company has not given anyloans. However, the Company has given corporate guaranteestowards borrowings made from Bank by Creative Offset PrintersPrivate Limited, the Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company.During the year under review the Company also acquired145598 equity shares of Creative Offset Printers Private Limited(COPPL) at consideration of ^ 8.00 crores. Details of Guaranteesand Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 ofthe Act are given in the notes to financial statements formingpart of the Annual Report.
All related party transactions that were entered into duringthe financial year were on an arm’s length basis and were inthe ordinary course of business. There were no materiallysignificant related party transactions made by the Companywith Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel orother designated persons which might have potential conflictwith the interest of the Company at large. Accordingly, thedisclosure of related party’s transactions as required undersection 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 in form AOC-2 isnot applicable. All Related Party Transactions and subsequentmaterial modifications are placed before the Audit Committeefor its review and approval. Omnibus approval was obtainedon a yearly basis for transactions which are of repetitivenature. Transactions entered pursuant to omnibus approvalare placed before the Audit Committee and the Board, forreview on a quarterly basis. None of the Directors has any
pecuniary relationship or transactions vis-a-vis the Companyexcept remuneration drawn by self or their relative in thecapacity of the Director or otherwise and sitting fees. Detailsof all related party transactions are mentioned in the notesto financial statements forming part of the Annual Report. Apolicy on dealing with related party transactions is available onthe website of the Company www.tcpl.in. The Policy intends toensure that proper reporting, approval and disclosure processesare in place for all transactions between the Company and itsRelated Parties
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and Listing Regulations, a structured questionnaire wasprepared after taking into consideration the various aspectsof the Board’s functioning, composition of the Board and itsCommittees, culture, execution and performance of specificduties, obligations, and governance.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors wascompleted during the year under review. The performanceevaluation of the Chairman and the Non- IndependentDirectors were carried out by the Independent Directors andNon-Executive Director. The Board of Directors expressed theirsatisfaction with the evaluation process. The separate meetingof Independent Directors was held on May 28, 2024. Thedetermined criteria for performance evaluation were as follows:
i. Attendance.
ii. Willingness to spend time and effort to know more aboutthe Company and its business.
iii. Contribution towards business development, managementof affairs of Company, corporate governance.
iv. Contribution to developments of various Policies such asRemuneration Policy, Board’s Diversity Policy, RelatedParty Transaction Policy & Vigil Mechanism Policy
v. Sharing knowledge and experience for the benefit of theCompany.
vi. Following up matters whenever they have expressed theiropinion.
vii. Updated with the latest developments in areas such ascorporate governance framework and financial reportingand in industry and market conditions.
viii. Achievement of business plans, labour relations, litigation,attrition level of employees, compensation policy, vigilmechanism, establishment and implementation of internalcontrol system etc.
The familiarizing programme for the independent directorsof the Company, regarding their roles, rights, responsibilitiesin the Company, nature of the industry in which the Companyoperates, business model of the Company, etc. was dulyconducted. The details of familiarization programme aredisclosed on the website of the Company www.tcpl.in.
The Members of the Company had passed resolutions at the 34thAnnual General Meeting held on August 10th 2022 and approvedthe TCPL Packaging Employee Stock Option Plan 2022 (“TCPL-ESOP 2022”/ “Plan”) and also approved the resolution to acquireequity shares by way of secondary acquisition through Trust,to or for the benefit of Eligible Employees under TCPL-ESOP2022, not exceeding, at any time, 3% of the paid-up equity sharecapital of the Company, in one or more tranches, at such priceand on such terms and conditions as may be fixed or determinedby the Committee.
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act and the Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefitsand Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 read with erstwhileregulation, the Company has set up a ‘TCPL ESOP Trust (“Trust”)for implementation of the said Scheme.
The Trust acquires shares and holds them for the benefit ofthe employees and issues them to eligible employees as perthe recommendations of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee.
During the financial year 2022-23, the Nomination andRemuneration Committee granted 13,306 Stock Optionsin First Tranche to eligible employees. The Options grantedunder TCPL ESOP 2022 vests in 4 instalments on the expiryof 12 months, 24 months, 36 months and 48 months from thedate of grant. The options may be exercised on any day over aperiod of four years from the date of vesting and during the yearunder review. the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,at its meeting held on March 27, 2025, subject to approval ofBoard Directors and members of the Company, granted 11321stock options in Second Tranche to the eligible employees ofthe Company, subsidiary company and group company at the
same exercise price of ^ 1623.80 per option, with the followingvesting schedule
Time Period
% of Options to bevested
On completion of 2 years from the grant date
35% of options granted
On completion of 3 years from the grant date
On completion of 4 years from the grant date
30% of options granted
The options can be exercised on any day over a period of fiveyears from the date of vesting. The said proposal tantamount torevision in the existing ESOP scheme. The Board of Directorscarefully reviewed and noted that revision in the scheme i.e.change in exercise price, vesting period and extending thescheme to the employees of group companies is not detrimentalto the employees of the Company and recommended therevision in scheme to the members of the Company. Thesechanges are specifically designed to further motivate and retainthe employees, ensuring that the company remains competitivein attracting and holding onto talent.
A resolution seeking approval for the proposed revisions tothe TCPL-ESOP 2022 is included in the Notice for the ensuingAnnual General Meeting (AGM). In compliance with theListing Regulations, the necessary information related to theserevisions is provided in the annexure to the Notice
Please refer note no. 48 of Notes forming part of StandaloneFinancial Statements for further disclosures on ESOPs. YourCompany has received the certificate from the SecretarialAuditor of the Company certifying that the ESOP scheme isimplemented in accordance with the Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat
Equity) Regulations, 2021 and is in accordance with theresolution passed by the members of the Company. Thecertificate would be placed at the Annual General Meeting forinspection by members.
The applicable disclosures as stipulated under Securities andExchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits)Regulations, 2014 as on March 31, 2025 with regard to theTCPL-ESOP 2022 are provided as Annexure to this Report andis also available on the Company’s website viz., www.tcpl.in.
Annexure
Disclosure pursuant to Regulation 14 of theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (ShareBased Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)Regulations, 2021 for the year ended March 31, 2025.
A) Relevant disclosures in terms of the accounting standardsprescribed by the Central Government in terms of section133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) including the‘Guidance note on accounting for employee share-basedpayments’ issued by ICAI or any other relevant accountingstandards in that regard from time to time are disclosedin Note no. 48 of Notes forming part of the StandaloneFinancial Statements.
B) Diluted EPS on issue of shares pursuant to all the schemescovered under the regulations shall be disclosed inaccordance with ‘Accounting Standard 20 - Earnings PerShare’ issued by Central Government or any other relevantaccounting standards as issued from time to time. Thishas been disclosed in Note no. 48 forming part of theStandalone Financial Statements.
C) Description of TCPL ESOP 2022
(i) Description of each ESOP that existed at any time during the year
Date of Shareholders’ approval
August 10, 2022.
Total number of options approvedunder TCPL ESOP - 2022
2,73,000 employee stock options or up to 3% of the paid-up equity share capital of the Company,whichever is higher
Vesting requirements
The Options granted to any Employee shall vest within the vesting period in the manner as setforth in the grant letter subject to maximum period of 4 years from the date of grant. There shallbe a minimum period of one year between the grant of options and vesting of options subject toterms TCPL ESOP - 2022 in respect of option granted under Tranche 1.
Exercise price or pricing formula
Exercise price for options granted is K 1623.80
Maximum term of options granted
4 years from the respective date of option granted
Source of shares (primary,secondary or combination)
Secondary Market
Variation in terms of options
None
(ii)
Method used to account for ESOS
Fair Value Method for valuation of the Options as prescribed under Ind AS 102.
(iii)
Where the company opts for expensingof the options using the intrinsicvalue of the options, the differencebetween the employee compensationcost so computed and the employeecompensation cost that shall have beenrecognized if it had used the fair valueof the options shall be disclosed. Theimpact of this difference on profits andon EPS of the company shall also bedisclosed.
Not applicable, as the fair value method has been adopted for accounting ESOP expenses.
(iv)
Option movement during the year:
Number of options outstanding at thebeginning of the period
12151 options were outstanding at the beginning of the period out of First Tranche
Number of options granted during theyear
11321 during the Second Tranche
Number of options forfeited / lapsedduring the year
464 options lapsed out of First Tranche due to cessation of employment and were re-granted toeligible employees.
Number of options vested during theyear
3703 options were vested out of First Tranche
Number of options exercised duringthe year
1898 options are exercised during the year out of First Tranche
Number of shares arising as a result ofexercise of options
1898 shares are debited from Trust account and credited to the respective demat account ofemployees
Money realized by exercise of options(INR), if scheme is implementeddirectly by the company
The Scheme is implemented by TCPL ESOP Trust and an amount of K 3081972.40 was realized byexercise of options.
Loan repaid by the Trust during theyear from exercise price received
K 26.96 Lakhs
Number of options outstanding at theend of the year
21110 options
Number of options exercisable at theend of the year
1805 options are exercisable at the end of year
(v)
Weighted-average exercise prices and
Weighted average exercise price: K1,623.80
weighted-average fair values of optionsshall be disclosed separately for optionswhose exercise price either equals orexceeds or is less than the market priceof the stock.
The exercise price equals the fair value of the share on the grant date. The fair values of option areas below, with the vesting date shown in brackets:
Tranche I Tranche II
K 454.20 K 3061.02(December 6, 2023) (March 28, 2027)
K 612.90 K 3154.78(December 6, 2024) (March 28, 2028)
K 733.00 K 3240.87(December 6, 2025) (March 28, 2029)
K 829.30
(December 6, 2026
(vi) Employee-wise details of options granted during the year ended on March 31, 2025:
Senior Management Personnel
Name of Employee
No. of Options
i
Mr. S G Nanavati
Executive Director (Key Managerial Personnel)
364
ii
Chief Financial Officer (Key Managerial Personnel)
345
iii
Company Secretary (Key Managerial Personnel)
145
Employees who were granted, during any one year, Options amounting to 5%year:- None
or more of the Options granted during the
Identified employees who were granted Option, during any one year equal to (warrants and conversions) of the Company at the time of grants:- None
or exceeding 1% of the issued capital (excluding outstanding
(vii) A description of the method and significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value ofoptions including the following information:
The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has prescribed two methods to account for employee stock options viz.
1. the intrinsic value method, and
2. the fair value method.
The company adopts the fair value method to account for the stock options it grants to the employees. Intrinsic value is the amount, by which thequoted closing market price of the underlying shares as on the date of grant exceeds the exercise price of the option. The fair value of the option isestimated on the date of grant using Black Scholes options pricing model with assumptions as below:
a)
the weighted-average values of share price,
^1,623.80
exercise price,
expected volatility,
47% p.a.
expected option life,
2.25 - 4.26 years
expected dividends,
0.49% p.a.
the risk-free interest rate and any other inputs to the model;
6.18% p.a.
b)
the method used and the assumptions made to incorporate the effects of
The fair value method is used to evaluate the cost. Early exercise
expected early exercise;
is not allowed.
c)
how expected volatility was determined, including an explanation of the
The expected volatility is based on historical movement of the
extent to which expected volatility was based on historical volatility; and
company’s share prices for 3 years before the grant date.
d)
whether and how any other features of the options granted were
The market condition has been incorporated using the Black-
incorporated into the measurement of fair value, such as a marketcondition.
Scholes option pricing formula.
The impact of the fair value method on the net profit and onbasic and diluted EPS is tabulated below
Net Profit / (Loss)
? In lakhs
13774.61
Add / (Less): Stock based employee compensation(intrinsic value)
-
Add / (Less): Stock based compensation expensesdetermined under fair value method for the grants issued
(54.06)
Net Profit / (Loss) (proforma)
13720.55
Basic earnings per share (as reported)
151.37
Basic earnings per share (proforma)
151.00
Diluted earnings per share (as reported)
Diluted earnings per share (proforma)
Details related to ESPS Not applicable
Details related to SAR Not applicable
Details related to GEBS/ RBS Not applicable
Details of the Company’s Employees’ Welfare Trust:
The details inter-alia, in connection with transactions madeby the Trust meant for the purpose of administering the TCPLESOP 2022 are as under:
i. General Information of the Trust
Name of the Trust
TCPL ESOPTrust
Details of the Trustee(s)
Mr. Manoj KumarMr. Vivek Dave
Mr. Vivek Poddar
Amount of loan/advance disbursed byCompany / any Company in the group,during the year
2.63 Cr
Amount of loan outstanding (repayable toCompany / any Company in the group) asat the end of the year
2.37 Cr.
Amount of loan, if any, taken from anyother source for which Company / anyCompany in the group has provided anysecurity or guarantee
NIL
Any other contribution made to the Trustduring the year
ii. Brief details of transactions in shares by theTrust •
Number of shares held at the beginning ofthe year
Number of shares acquired during theyear through secondary acquisition, alsoas a percentage of paid up equity capital asat the end of the previous financial year,along with information on weightedaverage cost of acquisition per share
22228
Number of shares transferred to theemployees / sold along with the purposethereof
1898
Number of shares held at the end of the
year
20330
iii. In case of secondary acquisition of shares by theTrust •
Number of shares
As a percentage of paid-upequity capital as at the endof the year immediatelypreceding the year in whichshareholders’ approval wasobtained
Held at the beginning of the
Acquired during the year
Nil
Sold during the year
Transferred to the employeesduring the year
Held at the end of the year
POLICY FOR SELECTION,APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATIONOF DIRECTORS INCLUDING CRITERIAFOR THEIR PERFORMANCEEVALUATION
The Company has adopted a “Nomination & RemunerationPolicy” which inter-alia includes Company’s policy on BoardDiversity, selection, appointment and remuneration ofdirectors, criteria for determining qualifications, positiveattributes, independence of a director and criteria forperformance evaluation of the Directors. The Policy broadlylays down the guiding principles, philosophy, and basis forpayment of remuneration to Executive and Non-executiveDirectors, key managerial personnel, senior management andother employees. The Nomination & Remuneration Policy ofthe Company has been posted on the website of the Companywww.tcpl.in.
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
The Company has a Vigil Mechanism Policy for directorsand employees to report concerns about unethical behavior,actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company’s codeof conduct or ethics Policy. This mechanism provides adequatesafeguards against victimization of directors/employees to dealwithin stance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The VigilMechanism Policy inter alia provides a direct access to theComplainant to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of theCompany. The Vigil Mechanism Policy of the Company is alsoposted on the Company’s website www.tcpl.in.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company, being a manufacturer of packaging materials,is always exposed to the general risks such as governmentregulations and policies, statutory compliances and economyrelated risks as well as market related risks. The Companyfrom time to time identifies such risks and has put in its placeappropriate measures for mitigating such risks. The Company’sapproach to addressing business risks is comprehensive andincludes periodic review of such risks and a framework formitigating controls and reporting mechanism of such risks. TheRisk Management Committee reviews the significant risks anddecisions that could have a material impact on the Company.These reviews consider the level of risk that the Company isprepared to take in pursuit of the business strategy and theeffectiveness of the management controls in place of mitigatingthe risk exposure.
The Company’s internal control systems are commensuratewith the nature of its business and the size and complexityof its operations. These are routinely tested by Statutory aswell as Internal Auditors and cover all offices, factories andkey business areas. Significant audit observations and follow¬up actions thereon are reported to the Audit Committee. TheAudit Committee reviews adequacy and effectiveness of theCompany’s internal controls environment and monitors theimplementation of audit recommendations, including thoserelating to strengthening of the Company’s risk managementpolicies and systems.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention ofInsider Trading as amended from time to time with a view toregulate trading in securities by the Directors and designatedemployees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearancefor dealing in the shares and prohibits the purchase or sale ofshares of the Company, by the Directors and the designatedemployees while in possession of unpublished price sensitiveinformation in relation to the Company and during the periodwhen the Trading Window is closed. The Board is responsiblefor implementation of the Code. All the Directors and thedesignated employees have confirmed compliance with theCode.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITYSUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The business responsibility report describing the initiativestaken by the Company from an environmental, social andgovernance perspective is annexed which forms an integralpart of this Report.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
The Company has in place Sexual Harassment Policy in linewith the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Womenat the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act,2013. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up toredress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. Allemployees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) arecovered under this policy.
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaintsreceived and disposed of during the year 2024-25:
a) No of complaints received: Nil
b) No of complaints disposed of: N.A.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act readwith Companies (Management and Administration) Rules,2014, the Annual Return of the Company in Form MGT-7 hasbeen placed on the Company’s website www.tcpl.in.
INVESTOR EDUCATION ANDPROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
A detailed disclosure with regard to the IEPF during the yearunder review forms part of the Report on Corporate Governance.
MATERIAL CHANGES / SIGNIFICANTREGULATORY OR COURT ORDERS
There were no material changes and commitments affecting thefinancial position of the Company which occurred between theend of the financial year to which this financial statement relateson the date of this Annual Report. During the financial year,there was no amount proposed to be transferred to Reserves.There are no significant and material orders passed by theregulators or Courts or Tribunals which can adversely impactthe going concern status of the Company and its operations infuture during the financial year.
RESPONSES TO QUALIFICATIONS,RESERVATIONS, ADVERSE REMARKS& DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THESTATUTORY AUDITORS AND THESECRETARIAL AUDITORS
There are no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks, anddisclaimers of the Secretarial Auditor on compliances or of theStatutory Auditors in their report on Financial Statementsfor the Financial Year 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Reportfor Financial year 2024-25 forms part of Annual Report asAnnexure to the Board’s Report.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the publicwithin the meaning of Section 73 and 76 of the Companies Act,2013 and Rules made thereunder.
SHARE CAPITAL
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company stands increasedfrom Rupees Ten Crores to Rupees Twenty Four Crores in viewof Authorized Share Capital of Rupees Fourteen Crores ofTCPL Innofilms Private Limited (Transferor Company) getting
transferred and combined with Authorized Share Capital ofTCPL Packaging Limited (Transferee Company) vide clause11 of the scheme of amalgamation of TCPL Innofilms PrivateLimited with TCPL Packaging Limited approved pursuantto Order passed by Hon. National Company Law Tribunal-Mumbai Bench on June 25, 2024. As such, on March 31, 2025,the authorised share capital of the Company is Rs.24.00 croresdivided into 2,40,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each and thepaid-up equity share capital is Rs.9.10 crores comprising of91,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each fully paid up. There wasno change in the paid-up share capital during the year underreview. The Company does not have any outstanding paid-uppreference share capital as on the date of this Report. Duringthe year under review, the Company has not issued any shareswith differential voting rights or sweat equity or warrants.
The Company has voluntarily provided Integrated Report, whichencompasses both financial and non-financial informationto enable the Members to take well-informed decisions andhave a better understanding of the Company’s long-termperspective. The Report also touches upon aspects such asorganization’s strategy, governance framework, performanceand prospects of value creation based on the six forms of capitalviz. Natural Capital, Financial capital, Human capital, Socialand Relationship capital, Intellectual Capital and ManufacturedCapital.
As mandated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the financialstatements for the year ended on March 31, 2025 has beenprepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards(Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act,2013 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) read with theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 as amended from timeto time. Your Company has consistently applied applicableaccounting policies during the year under review. Managementevaluates all recently issued or revised accounting standardson an ongoing basis. The Company discloses consolidated andstandalone financial results on a quarterly basis which aresubjected to limited review and publishes consolidated andstandalone audited financial results on an annual basis. Therewere no revisions made to the financial statements during theyear under review.
The estimates and judgements relating to the financialstatements are made on a prudent basis, to reflect in a trueand fair manner, the form and substance of transactions andreasonably present the Company’s state of affairs, profits andcash flows for the year ended March 31, 2025. The Notes to theFinancial Statements form an integral part of this Report.
Disclosures of transactions of the Company with any personor entity belonging to the promoter/promoter group whichhold(s) 10% or more shareholding in the Company, in the formatprescribed in the relevant accounting standards for annualresults is detailed in the notes to accounts and not repeatedhere.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on theoperations of the Company, as required under the ListingRegulations is provided in a separate section and forms anintegral part of this Report.
There are 2419 employees on the Company’s payroll as ofMarch 31, 2025.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act readwith Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, asamended, a statement showing the names and other particularsof the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn andemployees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set outin the said rule’s forms part of this Report.
Disclosures relating to remuneration and other details asrequired under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are also provided in theAnnual Report, which forms part of this Report. None of thewholetime / executive directors and the managing director,draw any commission or remuneration from subsidiarycompany. Thereby, no disclosure is required under Section197(14) of the Act.
Having regard to the provisions of the first proviso to Section136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaidinformation is being sent to the members of the Company. Thesaid information is available for inspection at the registeredoffice of the Company during working hours and any memberinterested in obtaining such information may write to theCompany Secretary and the same will be furnished on request.
The Company takes pride in the commitment, competence, anddedication of its employees in all areas of the business. TheCompany has a structured induction process at all the units andmanagement development programs to upgrade the skills of themanager. Objective appraisal systems based on key result areas(KRAs) are in place for senior management staff.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY,TECHNOLOGICAL ABSORPTION ANDFOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS ANDOUTGO
A. Conservation of Energy
Steps taken or impact on conservation of energy:
The Company is making continuous efforts on an ongoingbasis for energy conservation by adopting innovativemeasures to reduce wastage and optimize consumption.Some of the specific measures undertaken by the Companyin this direction at its units located at Silvassa, Haridwar,Goa and Guwahati are as under:
1. Installation of Energy efficient compressor with heatrecovery having lower specific energy consumptionfor generation of compressed air.
2. Installation of Energy efficient fans in humidificationplants.
3. Installation of LED Lights and conversion ofconventional choke enabled lights to power savingLED lights.
4. Addition of Variable Frequency Drive for humidifierblower motor, cooling tower fan motor, coolingtower water pump, Reverse Osmosis plant pump andreducing the speed without affecting the performanceresulting into power saving.
5. Replacement of V belts by composite V belts, therebyreducing the transmission losses and increasing theefficiency of the Equipment’s.
6. Electronics based power factor controllers are placedto save energy.
These measures have led to power saving, reducedmaintenance time and cost, improved hygienic conditionand consistency in quality and improved productivity.
Your directors are considering investing in creating moresuch capacities in the current year.
B. Technology Absorption
As explained in the Management Discussion analysis theCompany has installed solar panels on the rooftop which
has been very successfully commissioned. Further thereis continuous effort to replace older technology with newerones, saving energy and enhancing efficiency.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS ANDOUTGO
Foreign Exchange Earned ^ 604.13 crores
Foreign Exchange Outgo ^ 232.11 crores
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLSWITH RESPECT TO FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
Your Company remains committed to improve the effectivenessof internal financial controls and processes which would help inefficient conduct of its business operations, ensure security to itsassets and timely preparation of reliable financial information.The internal financial controls with reference to the FinancialStatements are adequate in the opinion of the Board of Directors.The Company has a proper system of internal controls to ensurethat all assets are safeguarded and protected against lossfrom unauthorized use or disposition and that transactionsare authorized, recorded, and reported correctly. The internalcontrol is supplemented by an extensive programme of internal,external audits and periodic review by the Management. Thissystem is designed to adequately ensure that financial and otherrecords are reliable for preparing financial information andother data and for maintaining accountability of assets.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors activelyreviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controlsystems and suggests improvements to strengthen the same.The Statutory Auditors and the Internal Auditors are invitedto attend the Audit Committee Meetings and present theirobservations on adequacy of internal financial controls and thesteps required to bridge gaps, if any. There are no observationsof Statutory Auditors as well as Internal Auditors.
PROCEEDINGS UNDER INSOLVENCYAND BANKRUPCY CODE, 2016
No application has been made under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code. The requirement to disclose the detailsof application made or any proceeding pending under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) duringthe year along with their status as at the end of the FinancialYear is not applicable. The requirement to disclose the details
of difference between amount of the valuation done at the timeof one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking loanfrom the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasonsthereof, is not applicable.
M/s. Singhi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Firm RegistrationNo. 302049E were re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of theCompany for second term of five consecutive years at the 34thAnnual General Meeting (AGM) of the Members held on August10, 2022, until the conclusion of the 39th AGM of the Company.
There is no audit qualification, reservation or adverse remarkfor the year under review. There was no instance of fraud duringthe year under review, which required the Statutory Auditorsto report to the Audit Committee and / or Board under Section143(12) of Act and Rules framed thereunder.
M/s VKM & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, wereappointed to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Companyfor the financial year 2024-25, as required under Section 204of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. TheSecretarial Audit Report for Financial year 2024-25 forms partof Annual Report as Annexure to the Board’s Report. Pursuantto Regulation 24A of Listing Regulations read with SEBI MasterCircular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/2023/120 datedJuly 11, 2023, the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report ofthe Company is uploaded on the website of the Company atwww.tcpl.in. The Secretarial Audit Report and SecretarialCompliance Report for the financial year 2024-25, do notcontain any qualification, reservation, or adverse remark.During the year under review, the Company has also compliedwith the Secretarial Standards as amended and applicable tothe Company.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 148 of the Act read with theCompanies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended fromtime to time, your Company is required to maintain cost records.Accordingly, the Company has prepared and maintained cost
accounts and records for the Financial Year 2023-24, as persub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 andthe Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.
The Shareholders of the Company at the 36th Annual GeneralMeeting (“AGM”) held on July 30, 2024, had ratified theremuneration payable to the Cost Auditors in terms ofRule 14 of the Companies (Audit & Auditors) Rules, 2014.The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of AuditCommittee, has re-appointed M/s Kewlani & Associates, Costand Management Accountants as the Cost Auditors of theCompany for the Financial Year 2025-26, for all the applicableproducts, pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Cost Records andAudit) Rules, 2014.The members are requested to ratify theremuneration payable to the Cost Auditors at the ensuing 37thAnnual General Meeting, in terms of Rule 14 of the Companies(Audit & Auditors) Rules, 2014. The Cost Auditors’ Report donot contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks ordisclaimers and no frauds were reported by the Cost Auditors tothe Company under sub-section (12) of Section 143 of the Act.
Your directors take this opportunity to place on record theirwarm appreciation for the valuable contribution, untiringefforts and spirit of dedication demonstrated by the employeesand officers at all levels, in the sure and steady progress of theCompany. Your directors wish to record their appreciation to allthe lenders namely Bank of Baroda, Axis Bank Limited, ICICIBank Limited, Citi Bank, RBL Bank Limited, DBS Bank IndiaLimited, Yes Bank Limited and Bajaj Finance Limited for theircontinued support and timely assistance in providing workingcapital and long-term fund requirements.
For and on Behalf of the Board of Directors ofTCPL Packaging Limited
K K Kanoria
Place: Mumbai Executive Chairman
Date: May 30, 2025 DIN:00023328