Your directors have pleasure in presenting their 31st Annual Report on the business andoperations of the Company and the Audited Financial Statements for the financial yearended March 31, 2025.
Your Company has performed during the reporting period as follows:
Particulars
FY 2024-25
FY 2023-24
Revenue from operations
359.04
723.40
Other income
24.54
15.33
Total revenue
383.58
747.73
Expenditure
379.35
818.93
Profit(loss) before Tax (PBT)
4.23
(71.21)
Exceptional Item
--
Tax Expenses:
Current Tax
0.00
MAT Credit Entitlement / Availed
Deferred Tax
(3.93)
(15.61)
Prior Period Tax
0.34
Other Comprehensive Income
(i) Items that will not be reclassified to profit
5.22
7.34
or loss
(ii) Income-tax relating to Items that will not
(1.31)
(1.85)
be Reclassified to Profit or Loss
Net Profit/loss after tax (PAT)
12.07
(50.43)
EPS - Basic
0.30
(2.05)
EPS - Diluted
Note: Previous year's figures have been regrouped / reclassified wherever necessary tocorrespond with the current year's classification/disclosure.
The Company achieved a Revenue from Operations of ^359.04 Lakhs in FY 2024-25,compared to ^723.40 Lakhs in FY 2023-24. The Company recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT)of ^4.23 Lakhs, a considerable improvement from the loss of ^71.21 Lakhs in the previousyear. Additionally, after tax adjustments and other comprehensive income, the Net Profitstood at ^12.07 Lakhs compared to a Net Loss of ^50.43 Lakhs in the previous fiscal year,signalling an initial but promising recovery in operational performance.
During the year under review, company's approach towards growth has deliveredsatisfactory results during the year 2024-25 as the company has carried out business activityduring the year in comparison to the previous year. The company is expecting more revenueand sure to grow in terms of net profit in the upcoming years. The company will strive toimprove its performance in long term prospects based on actual pace of global economy.
In view of the Company does not carry out any business activities, the Board of Directors hasconsidered it prudent not to recommend any dividend for the Financial Year under review.
During the year under review, the Company has carried out business activities, therefore theCompany has transferred the amount to Reserves.
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company increased from existing Rs. 5,50,00,000(Rupees Five Crore Fifty Lakh Only) to Rs. 30,00,00,000 (Rupees Thirty Crores) with theapproval of Shareholder in the previous Annual General Meeting held on 30th September,2024
The Paid-Up Equity Share Capital of the Company as at 31st March, 2025 consists of27,31,620 equity shares of Rs. 10 each.
The Company has not issued shares or convertible securities or shares with differentialvoting rights nor has granted any stock options or sweat equity or warrants during the yearunder review. As on March 31, 2025, none of the Directors of the Company holdinstruments convertible into Equity Shares of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the AnnualReturn for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 is available on the website of theCompany on (weblink)
The Board of Directors ("Board") at their meeting held on 11th August, 2025, haverecommended and approved the sale of the business undertaking of the Company, i.e. thebusiness of manufacturing and trading activity of Agricultural Equipments and Bearings(Forged Rings) (including balance of plant) ("present Business") as a going concern on aslump sale basis (as defined under Section 2(42C) of the Income-tax Act, 1961), to ForgexRings Private Limited (FRPL) , a company incorporated under the laws of India bearingcorporate identity number U28219GJ2024PTC152330 and having its registered office atImperial Heights, Tower A, 507, 150 Ft. Ring Road Rajkot (Gujarat), which is not a related
party of the Company along with its respective assets and liabilities including the concernedlicenses, consents, approvals, employees and contracts, for a lumpsum consideration of INR9.25 Crores excluding all applicable taxes, subject to customary post closing adjustments, onaccounts as of December 31, 2024, on such terms and conditions as detailed out in thebusiness transfer agreement to be entered into between the Company and FRPL for sale andtransfer of the present Business . The consideration for the Proposed Sale of present business,as recommended by the Board and the Audit Committee is based on the valuation done byAtharva Valuation (OPC) Private Limited, independent valuer having registration numberIBBI/RV-E/03/2022/174. Further, Interactive Financial Services Limited, a SEBI RegisteredCategory I Merchant Banker having registration code INM000012856, has given a fairnessopinion certifying that the valuation of the present Business done by the independent valueris fair. The purchaser is not related party to the Company, its Directors or key managerialpersonnel. Further, the full consideration will be received in cash, subject to applicable taxes.All other relevant details are already mentioned in the Resolution & Explanatory Statementforming part of this Annual Report.
The Company has introduced various measures to reduce energy consumption and installthe latest technologies.
(i)
the steps taken or impact onconservation of energy
Company has already installed tools/equipment for conservation of electricity.
(ii)
the steps taken by the company forutilizing alternate sources of energy
There is no need to take additionalmeasure in this regard
(iii)
the capital investment on energyconservation equipment's
The Company does not have any proposalfor additional investment in this regard.
(B) TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
the efforts made towards technologyabsorption
Company is not required to make anyefforts towards the technology's absorptionduring the year
the benefits derived like productimprovement, cost reduction, productdevelopment or import substitution
Company is not required to acquire anytechnologies during the year
in case of imported technology(imported during the last three yearsreckoned from the beginning of thefinancial year)-
Company has not imported any technologiesduring the year
(a) the details of technology imported
Nil
(b) the year of import;
(c) whether the technology been fullyabsorbed
(d) if not fully absorbed, areas whereabsorption has not taken place, andthe reasons thereof
(iv)
the expenditure incurred on Researchand Development
As the Company has not carried out any activities relating to the export and import duringthe financial year. There is no foreign exchange expenses and foreign income during thefinancial year.
The Company does not have any Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associate Companies.
10. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITIONOF THE COMPANY OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIALYEAR TO WHICHTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
No material changes take place between the end of the financial year up to the date ofreport which affect the financial position of the Company. It is also in the process oftransferring its operational undertaking by way of Slump Sale, for which necessary approvalsand compliances are under process.
During the financial year under review following changes take place which affects theFinancial Position of the company:
> The Company has altered the existing Object Clause of the Memorandum ofAssociation ("the MoA") by inserting additional clause which extend the area ofoperation of company in organic and inorganic chemicals.
> Adoption of new set of Memorandum of Association as per the provision of theCompanies Act, 2013 in the format of Table A.
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company in the period underreview.
Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
The Company's auditors M/s. H. B. Kalaria and Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN104571W) have been appointed for the first time as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
In accordance with provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed them for a period of Fiveyears from conclusion of 27th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of 32nd AnnualGeneral Meeting.
M/s. H. B. Kalaria and Associates, Chartered Accountants (FRN 104571W), have informedthe Company that their appointment if made would be within the limits prescribed underSection 141 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Auditors have confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer reviewprocess of ICAI and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI.
The Auditors have also furnished a declaration confirming their independence as well astheir arm's length relationship with the Company as well as declaring that they have nottaken up any prohibited non-audit assignments for the Company.
The Auditors comments on your company's accounts for year ended March 31, 2025 areself-explanatory in nature and do not require any explanation as per provisions of Section134 (3) (f) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Auditors have observed that the Company did not have appropriate internal controls forreconciliation of physically inventory with the inventory records The Board would like toclarify that the Company is in process of strengthening its internal control systemsinstallation of proper softwares & deploying experts who are having knowledge ofstrengthening of the internal controls. Further, as regards to Auditors' observation on nothaving internal process to report deficiencies in internal control to management on a timelybasis, the Board clarifies that the Company has already appointed professional consultantsfor verifying the internal control system and by end of this fiscal, the Company would behaving robust internal control system.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Statutory Auditor has not reported to the auditcommittee any instance of fraud committed against the Company by its employees orofficers under section 143(12), the details of which need to be reported in Board's Report.
The Company is not required to appoint a cost auditor for conducting the cost audit inrespect of the products manufactured by the Company as per the provisions of Section 148of the Companies Act, 2013 for the period under review.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Rules madethereunder, the Company has appointed Mr. Ramesh Chandra Bagdi, Practicing CompanySecretary as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexedto the Board's Report and forms an integral part of this Report. The Secretarial Audit Reportdoes not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
The company does not fall under the purview of the section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013which requires formulating a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and adopting anyactivities as specified in Schedule VII.
The Annual Return of the Company as on March 31, 2025 is available on the Company'swebsite and can be accessed at www.galaxyagrico.com.
The Company has received declarations from all its Independent Directors, confirming thatthey meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations.
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, Boardcommittees and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulation 2015.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all thedirectors on the basis of the criteria such as the Board composition and structure,effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, etc. The performance of the
committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from the committee memberson the basis of the criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness ofcommittee meetings, etc.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC") reviewed theperformance of the individual directors on the basis of the criteria such as the contributionof the individual director to the Board and committee meetings like preparedness on theissues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.In addition, the Chairman was also evaluated on the key aspects of his role.
In a separate meeting of independent Directors, performance of non-independent directors,performance of the board as a whole and performance of the Chairman was evaluated,taking into account the views of executive directors and non-executive directors. The samewas discussed in the board meeting that followed the meeting of the independent Directors,at which the performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors was alsodiscussed.
Your Company is having dynamic, qualified, experienced, committed and versatileprofessionals in the Management of the Company. In pursuance to provisions of Section 203of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") read with relevant Rules there under, the personnelof the Company who acted as "Key Managerial Personnel" during the year under review areas appended below:
S. No
Name of Director
Position
1.
NATHABHAI JERAMBHAI SADARIA (DIN: 00167254)
MANAGING DIRECTOR
2.
MANOJ HARSUKHLAL SHAH (DIN: 02173383)
WHOLE TIME DIRECTOR
3.
SANJAY JAYANTILAL PATEL (DIN: 01632620)
4.
KIRAN BAVANJIBHAI GOVANI (DIN: 01294557)
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
5.
MASUKHLAL NATHABHAI GOVANI (DIN: 02167809)
6.
AJAY RAMJIBHAI PATEL (DIN: 00167284)
7.
JAGDISH MANSHUKHLAL SHAH (DIN: 07158142)
8.
MAUSAMIBEN PARESHBHAI SADARIA (DIN: 07046365)
WOMEN DIRECTOR
9.
ABHAY VASANTRAO GALGATE (DIN: 09596308)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
10.
RICHA KACHHAWAHA (DIN: 10702959)
11.
JAY NARAYAN NAYAK (DIN: 05174213))
a. The Company regrets to inform about the sad demise of Mr. Mansukhlal Nathabhai Govani(DIN:02167809), Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 24.05.2024, hissudden and sad demise will be an irreparable loss to the Company.
b. The Board of Directors of the Company has on 24th May, 2024, appointed Mr. Jay Nayak(DIN: 05174213) as Additional Directors (Non- Executive, Independent) of the Company,which was later resigned from the Directorship of the company on 02nd May, 2025.
c. Regularise the Appointment of Mr. Abhay Vasantrao Galgate (DIN: 09596308) as a ExecutiveDirector at the 30th Annual General meeting held on 30th September 2024.
d. Regularise the Appointment of Ms. Richa Kachhawaha (DIN: 10702959) as the Non¬Executive, Independent Director at the 30th Annual General meeting held on 30th September2024
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Companyconfirming that they meet with the criteria of independence as prescribed under sub-section6 of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and under Regulation 16 (b) of SEBI (ListingObligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015.
During the year 08 (Eight) Board meetings were convened and held, details of which are asfollows:
Sr.
No.
Date of Board meeting
No. of Directors entitledto attend
No. of Directors Present
02-05-2024
8
7
24-05-2024
11-07-2024
29-07-2024
10
16-09-2024
17-10-2024
9
13-02-2025
27-02-2025
The Company has established a Vigil Mechanism, which includes a Whistle Blower Policy,for its Directors and Employees, to provide a framework to facilitate responsible andsecure reporting of concerns of unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud orviolation of the Company's Code of Conduct & Ethics. The details of establishment ofVigil Mechanism/ Whistle Blower policy are posted on the website of the Company andthe web link to the same is http://www.galaxyagrico.com/vigil mechanism.html
The Audit Committee comprises of 3 members where 2 directors are non-Executiveindependent directors. Accordingly, the Company has complied with the requirements of
Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015relating to composition of Audit Committee.:
Date of Meeting
JAGDISH
MANSHUKHLAL SHAH(DIN: 07158142)
Non-Executive
Independent
Director
Chairman
V
MANOJ HARSUKHLALSHAH (DIN: 02173383)
Executive
Member
AJAY RAMJIBHAIPATEL(DIN: 00167284)
The Audit Committee has reviewed financial condition and results of operations andanalysis, statement of significant related party transactions as submitted by themanagement, and other information as mentioned in part C Schedule II of SEBI (ListingObligations and disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015. The chairperson of AuditCommittee was present at the last AGM.
In compliance with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI(Listing obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations 2015, the Nomination andRemuneration Committee comprises of 3 Non-Executive Independent Directors. TheChairman of the Committee is an Independent Director. Accordingly, the Company hascomplied with the requirements of Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing obligation and DisclosureRequirement) Regulations 2015 relating to composition of Nomination and RemunerationCommittee.
The Board of Directors has formulated a Policy which lays down a framework for selectionand appointment of Directors and Senior Management and for determining qualifications,positive attributes and independence of Directors. The Board has also formulated a Policyrelating to remuneration of Directors, members of Senior Management and Key ManagerialPersonnel.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee met once during the year on dated 11th July2024 and the attendance of members at the meetings was as follows:
Name of Member
Category
Status
No. of Meetingsattended /held
AJAY RAMJIBHAI PATEL (DIN:00167284)
Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director
1/1
KIRAN BAVANJIBHAI GOVANI(DIN: 01294557)
JAGDISH MANSHUKHLAL SHAH(DIN:07158142)
In compliance with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and, Regulation 20 of SEBI(Listing obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations 2015 the Board has constitutedStakeholders Relationship Committee. The Committee met met once during the year ondated 11th July 2024 and the attendance of members at the meetings was as follows:
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee is primarily review all matters connected with theCompany's transfer of securities and Redressal of shareholders'/investors'/security holders'complaints. The committee also monitors the implementation and compliance with theCompany's Code of Conduct for prohibition of Insider Trading.
As stipulated by the Code of Independent Directors under Schedule IV of the Companies Act,2013 and the Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors of the Company shall hold atleast one meeting in a Year without the presence of Non-Independent Directors andmembers of the management. All the Independent Directors shall strive to be present atsuch meeting.
The Independent Directors in their meeting shall, inter alia-
(a) Review the performance of non-independent Directors and the Board of Directors as awhole;
(b) Review the performance of the chairman of the listed entity, taking into account theviews of executive Directors and non-executive Directors;
(c) Assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between themanagement of the listed entity and the Board of Directors that is necessary for theBoard of Directors to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
Independent Directors met once during the year on 27th February, 2025 and attended by allIndependent Directors.
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace and towardsthis end, has adopted a policy in line with the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women atWorkplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules there under.
The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Committee whichredresses complaints received on sexual harassment. During the financial year under review,the Company has not received any complaints of sexual harassment from any of the womenemployees of the Company.
Your Company has neither given any loans, guarantee or provided any security in connectionwith a loan nor made any investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013 during the year under review.
All related party transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year underreview were in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis. All transactionsentered with related parties were in compliance with the applicable provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the relevant rules made thereunder and the ListingRegulations. Thus the company is not required to disclosed any information in Form AOC-2in terms of Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.However, the details of the transactions with Related Party are provided in the Company'sfinancial statements Note No. 39 in accordance with the Accounting Standards.
There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company withPromoters, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may havepotential conflict with interest of the Company at large. All related party transactions areplaced before the Audit Committee and the Board for approval, if applicable.
In line with the requirements of the Act and Listing Regulations, your Company hasformulated a policy on related party transactions which is also available on Company'swebsite at the link https://www.galaxyagrico.com/related party policy.html. This policydeals with the review and approval of related party transactions. The Board of Directors ofthe Company has approved the criteria for giving the omnibus approval by the AuditCommittee within the overall framework of the policy on related party transactions.
Information as required under section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014is given under Annexure-1.
There are no employees who have remuneration in excess of the remuneration stated inSection 197 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, compliance of Regulation - 17 to 27, Regulation - 46 (2) (b) to (i) andpara-C, D and E of Schedule V, shall not apply to the listed Companies having paid up equityshare capital not exceeding rupees ten crore and net worth not exceeding rupees twenty-five crore, as on the last day of the previous financial year.
The paid-up equity Share capital of the Company and net worth of the Company as on 31stMarch, 2025 does not exceed the stipulated criteria of rupees ten crore and rupees twenty-five crore respectively. Hence the Company the provision of Corporate Governance is notapplicable on the Company.
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale andcomplexity of its operations. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit function isdefined by the Audit Committee. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the InternalAudit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board& to theManaging Director.
The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internalcontrol system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accountingprocedures and policies of the Company.
Based on the report of internal audit function, the Company undertakes corrective action intheir respective areas and thereby strengthens the controls. Significant audit observationsand recommendations along with corrective actions thereon are presented to the AuditCommittee of the Board.
The Company has a robust Risk Management framework to identify measure and mitigatebusiness risks and opportunities. This framework seeks to create transparency, minimizeadverse impact on the business objective and enhance the Company's competitive
advantage. This risk framework thus helps in managing market, credit and operations risksand quantifies exposure and potential impact at a Company level.
The Management Discussion and Analysis as prescribed under Part B of Schedule V readwith Regulation 34(3) of the Listing Regulations is provided "Annexure 2" and forms part ofthis Report which includes the state of affairs of the Company and there has been no changein the nature of business of the Company during FY 2024-25.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect toDirectors Responsibility Statement it is hereby confirmed that:
(a) that in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accountingstandards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to materialdepartures, if any;
(b) that the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied themconsistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent soas to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of theFinancial Year and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
(c) the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding theassets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities;
(d) the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) the Directors had laid down Internal Financial controls to be followed by theCompany and that such Internal Financial controls are adequate and were operatingeffectively.
(f) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisionsof all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
The shares of the Company are listed at the BSE Ltd.-GALAGEX|531911|INE803L01016.
The Company has paid the annual listing fees for the financial year 2024-25 to the said
Stock Exchange.
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following
items as there were no transactions on these items during the period under review:
1. There was no application made or proceeding pending against the company underInsolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year under review.
2. Company neither allot any debt securities nor has any outstanding debt securities asat March 31, 2025 which requires an external credit rating
3. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts orTribunals which impact the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
4. The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards (as amendedfrom time to time) on meetings of the Board of Directors and Shareholders issued byThe Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by Central Governmentunder section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
5. PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL HARASSMENTAT WORKPLACE:
The company has in place a policy for prevention, prohibition and redressal ofSexual Harassment at workplace. Appropriate mechanisms are in place forprotection against sexual harassment and right to work with dignity.
During the year under review, the company has not received any complaintsregarding this matter and there were no suits filed pursuant to SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,2013.
6. As the Company does not have any woman employees, the disclosures to bemade under the Maternity Benefit Act 1961, are not applicable
40. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We take this opportunity to thank the employees for their dedicated service andcontribution to the Company.
We also thank our banks, business associates and our shareholders for their continuedsupport to the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsGalaxy Agrico Exports Limited
Sd/- Sd/-
Date: 06.09.2025 Nathabhai J. Sadariya Manoj H. Shah
Place: Shapar Chairman and Managing Director Whole Time Director
DIN:00167254 DIN: 02173383