The Board of Directors of Balaji Telefilms Limited ("the Company”) have pleasure in presenting the 31st Annual Reportalong with the Audited Financial Statements (standalone and consolidated) of the Company for the Financial Year endedMarch 31, 2025.
Incorporated in the year 1994, Balaji Telefilms Limited is a pioneer in the Media and Entertainment industry, with over 30years of experience. The shares of the Company are listed on BSE Limited ('BSE') and National Stock Exchange of IndiaLimited ('NSE').
The salient features of the Company's financial statement for the year under review are as follows:
(H in Lacs)
PARTICULARS
STANDALONE
CONSOLIDATED
2024-2025
*2023-2024
2023-2024
Income from operations
45,308.92
62,070.19
62,512.59
Less: Operating Expense
46,039.95
57,360.03
46,681.47
57,914.96
Operating Profit/(Loss)
(731.03)
4,710.16
(1,372.55)
4,597.63
Less: Interest
337.01
1,054.01
337.38
1,056.41
Less: Depreciation
742.34
785.61
753.40
812.00
Operating Profit/(Loss) after interest and depreciation
(1810.38)
2,870.54
(2,463.33)
2,729.22
Add: Other income
1,392.40
631.70
1,443.64
598.52
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax
(417.98)
3,502.24
(1,019.69)
3,327.74
Less: Provision for taxation
(9,477.20)
1,389.71
Net profit / (loss) after tax
9,059.22
2,112.53
8,457.51
1,938.03
Other Comprehensive Income/(loss)
(35.40)
(3.55)
(31.42)
(3.10)
Less: Net loss attributable to Non-controlling Interest
-
(250.52)
(40.80)
Net profit/(Loss) attributable to owners of the Company
9,023.82
2,108.98
8,676.61
1,975.73
Balance of retained earnings
37,397.54
35,288.56
36,130.00
34,154.27
Impact of change in Ownership
Transfer to retained earnings for employee shareoptions (vested)
Capital Reduction on Merger
(1,113.23)
Sub Total
45,308.13
43,693.38
Appropriations:
Share issue expenses
Conversion of preference shares into equity
Payment of dividend
Dividend distribution tax
Balance carried to balance sheet
During the year under review, the Standalone Revenuefrom operations of the Company is H45,308.92 Lacs. Asregards Consolidated Accounts, the total revenue fromoperations stands at H45,308.92 Lacs during the year.Your Company had a Net profit after tax H9,059.22 duringthe year as compared to Net profit of H2,112.53 Lacs ofprevious year. As per Consolidated Accounts, Net profit
after tax of H8,457.51 Lacs against Net Profit after tax ofH1,938.03 Lacs in previous year, registering turnaround ona consolidated basis.
Additional information regarding Company's businessoperations and state of Company's affair is provided inthe Management Discussion and Analysis Report, whichforms an integral part of the Annual Report.
The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of theCompany as on March 31, 2025, prepared in accordancewith the relevant applicable Indian AccountingStandards (IND AS), and the provisions of Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("ListingRegulations”) and the Companies Act, 2013, forms part ofthis Annual Report.
No dividend is proposed to be paid for theFinancial Year 2024-25.
A detailed discussion on the business performanceand state of affairs of the Company is presented inthe Management Discussion and Analysis Section ofthe Annual Report.
The Directors of the Company do not propose to transferany amount to the General Reserve and an amount ofH45,308.13 Lacs is proposed to be retained in thestatement of profit and loss account.
Ongoing cash credit facilities amounting to H15 Lacs(Sanctioned amount H5,000 Lacs) from Axis Bankrepayable on demand at interest rate of 6.5% Repo 3%equaling to a total interest of 9.5% per annum payable atmonthly intervals. The Company has outstanding loan(interest portion) at year end amounting to H521 Lacs andH177 Lacs from its related parties namely Tusshar InfraDevelopers Private Limited and Pantheon Buildcon PrivateLimited respectively, at interest rate of 9.5% per annum,repayable on demand.
During the year under review, the Company raised anamount of H 130.68 Crore through preferential issue byway of allotment of equity shares to Promoter Group andcertain entities/individual belonging to Non-Promotercategory on February 07, 2025.
The Notice of Extra Ordinary General Meeting datedDecember 19, 2024 read with the Explanatory Statementclearly specifies that pending the utilization of the funds,the Company will have flexibility to deploy the IssueProceeds, as per applicable laws. Pending complete
utilization of the Issue Proceeds, the Company hasparked in money market instruments including moneymarket mutual funds, deposits in scheduled commercialbanks, securities issued by Government of India or anyother investments as permitted under applicable laws.Accordingly, pending utilization as per the objects /purpose of the preferential allotment, the funds have beenparked as stated in the Explanatory Statement. Therefore,there was no deviation in the utilization of proceeds.
The paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as onMarch 31, 2025 is H23,91,77,488/- (Rupees Twenty-ThreeCrores Ninety-One Lacs Seventy-Seven Thousand FourHundred and Eighty-Eight only). Of the total paid up sharecapital of the Company, 31.90% is held by Promoters andPromoter Group and balance of 68.10% is held by personsother than Promoters and Promoter Group, out of whichmajority is in dematerialized form. The Company hasneither issued shares with differential voting rights norgranted sweat equity shares.
During the year under review there has been a change incapital structure of the Company as follows:
1) The Nomination and Remuneration Committee, videcircular resolution passed on December 24, 2024,approved the allotment of 2,00,000 equity sharesof H2/- each, upon exercise of options granted toemployee under the Balaji Telefilms ESOP 2017.Accordingly, the paid-up capital increased fromH20,30,57,936 comprising of 10,15,28,968 EquityShares of H2/- each, and the paid-up capital as atthe end of the financial year 2024-2025 stood atH20,34,57,936 comprising of 10,17,28,968 EquityShares of H2/- each.
2) The Board of Directors of the Company approvedthe allotment of 1,78,59,776 (One Crore Seventy-Eight Lac Fifty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred andSeventy-Six) Equity Shares of the Company of facevalue of H2/- (Rupees Two) each ("Equity Shares”),on preferential basis to Promoter Group and certainentities/individual belonging to Non-Promotercategory on February 07, 2025. Accordingly, therehas been an increase in the paid-up capital fromH20,34,57,936 comprising of 10,17,28,968 EquityShares of H2/- each, and the paid-up capital as atthe end of the financial year 2024-2025 stood atH23,91,77,488 comprising of 11,95,88,744 EquityShares of H2/- each.
3) The Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal,Mumbai Bench ('NCLT') vide its order dated June 10,2025 ('Order') has approved the Composite Scheme
of Arrangement. Consequent upon the Schemebecoming effective from June 20, 2025 (being thedate of filing INC 28 with the Registrar of Companies),the Authorized Share Capital of the Companystands increased to H10,51,20,00,000 (Rupees OneThousand Fifty-One Crores Twenty Lakhs) dividedinto: (i) 520,27,50,000 (Five Hundred Twenty CroreTwenty-Seven Lakh Fifty Thousand) Equity Shares ofH2 (Rupees Two Only) each; and (ii) 5,32,50,000 (FiveCrore Thirty-Two Lakh Fifty Thousand) PreferenceShares of H 2 (Rupees Two Only) each.
During the year under review, your Company has notaccepted or renewed any amount falling within the purviewof provisions of Section 73 and 74 of the Companies Act,2013 ("the Act”) read with the Companies (Acceptance ofDeposits) Rules, 2014. There are no outstanding depositsat the end of the Financial Year 2024-25. Hence, therequirement for furnishing of details relating to depositscovered under Chapter V of the Act and the details ofdeposits which are not in compliance with the Chapter Vof the Act is not applicable.
Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under Section186 of the Companies Act, 2013 forms part of the notes tothe Financial Statements provided in this Annual Report.
In compliance with Section 129(3) and other applicableprovisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013, read withrules made thereunder, a separate statement highlightingthe financial statements of subsidiaries of the Companyare detailed in the prescribed Form AOC-1, which formspart of the Consolidated Financial Statements and isappended as Annexure I to the Board’s Report.
There was no change in the Registered Office or natureof business of the Company during the year under review.
As on March 31, 2025, your Company has thefollowing Subsidiaries:
BMPL is into the business of distribution of motionpictures and films. It is a wholly-owned subsidiaryof the Company.
Ding became a Subsidiary of Balaji Telefilms Limitedw.e.f. May 25, 2021 pursuant to acquisition of 55%stake by the Company.
The Company’s 'direct-to’ consumer digital contentbusiness is housed under ALT Digital. The Companyfocuses on creating original and exclusive contentfor India’s Digital Audience. It was a wholly-ownedsubsidiary of the Company.
MFPL is the creator producer of reality shows andevents. MFPL was a wholly-owned subsidiaryof the Company.
*Post the closure of Financial Year and as on the date of thisreport, Composite Scheme of Arrangement between ALT DigitalMedia Entertainment Limited ('First Transferor Company’),Marinating Films Private Limited ('Second TransferorCompany’), Wholly owned Subsidiaries of the Company, BalajiTelefilms Limited (’Transferee Company’) and their respectiveshareholders stands approved by the Hon’ble National CompanyLaw Tribunal, Mumbai Bench ('NCLT’). The Appointed Date forthe Scheme is April 01, 2024. The Company filed the certifiedcopy of Order of Hon’ble NCLT with the Registrar of Companies,Mumbai, Maharashtra in Form INC-28 on June 20, 2025.Accordingly, consequent upon the Scheme becoming effective,Alt Digital Media Entertainment Limited and Marinating FilmsPrivate Limited, the Transferor Companies and wholly-ownedsubsidiaries of the Company, stands dissolved and cease tobe the wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company effectiveJune 20, 2025.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Companies Act,2013, the Audited Financial Statements, including theConsolidated Financial Statement and related informationof the Company, and the audited accounts of each of itssubsidiaries, are available at https://www.balajitelefilms.com/subsidiary-financial-information.php
The applicable disclosures for the Financial Year endedMarch 31, 2025, as required to be given under SEBI (ShareBased Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations,
2021 with respect to Balaji Telefilms ESOP Scheme, 2023is available on the website of the Company at:
http://www.balajitelefilms.com/pdf/ESOP%20details%20
2024-25%20-%202023%20Scheme.pdf
There has not been any material change in the ESOPScheme adopted by the Company. The Balaji TelefilmsESOP Scheme, 2023 was approved by the shareholdersby means of Postal Ballot on March 29, 2023, and thesaid Scheme is in compliance with the aforementionedESOP Regulations.
During the year under review, Nomination andRemuneration Committee, vide circular resolution passedon December 24, 2024, approved the allotment of 2,00,000equity shares of H2/- each, upon exercising the optionsgranted to employee under the Balaji Telefilms ESOP 2017.
Members seeking to inspect certificate from AVS& Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, theSecretarial Auditors of the Company, with respect to theimplementation of ESOP Scheme, are required to send anemail to investor@balajitelefilms.com.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,2013, the Annual Return of the Company as on March 31,2025 in the prescribed form is available on the websiteof the Company at: https://www.balaiitelefilms.com/annual return.php
During the year under review, 5 (Five) meetings of theBoard of Directors were held on May 30, 2024, August09, 2024, November 14, 2024, December 19, 2024 andFebruary 11,2025; the relevant details of the meetings areforming part of the Corporate Governance Report whichis an integral part of this Annual Report. The interveninggap between two Board Meetings did not exceed 120days. A calendar of meetings for every year is preparedand approved by the Directors in advance, to facilitateparticipation at the Board/Committee meetings.
It may be noted that during the year under review, theBoard Meeting to inter-alia consider and adopt the AuditedFinancial Results for the Financial Year ended March 31,2025 was held on July 03, 2025, as the order sanctioningthe Composite Scheme of Arrangement between ALTDigital Media Entertainment Limited ('First TransferorCompany’), Marinating Films Private Limited ('SecondTransferor Company’), Wholly owned Subsidiaries ofthe Company, Balaji Telefilms Limited (’TransfereeCompany’), and their respective shareholders was passed
by Hon’ble NCLT on June 10, 2025. The Company wantedto give effect to the Composite Scheme of Arrangementof wholly owned subsidiaries in the accounts of theCompany from the Appointed Date i.e. April 01, 2024.This facilitated reporting of accurate and correct financialposition of the Company on standalone and consolidatedbasis for Financial Year 2024-25 and ensured that theAudited Financial Results (standalone and consolidated)for the Financial Year 2024-25 (commencing from April01, 2024, which is the appointed date) give a true and fairview of the financials, post giving effect to the CompositeScheme of arrangement between the Company and itswholly owned subsidiaries.
In compliance with the requirements of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board hadconstituted various statutory Board Committees includingAudit Committee, Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee,Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and RiskManagement Committee. Details of scope, constitution,terms of reference, number of meetings held during theyear under review along with attendance of CommitteeMembers, therein forms part of the Corporate GovernanceReport which is an integral part of the Annual Report.
The Members are requested to take note of the followingchanges in the Directors during the Financial Year endedMarch 31, 2025, and post closure of financial year, till thedate of this Report
• The tenure of Mr. Devender Kumar Vasal (DIN:06858991), Independent Director of the Company,expired at closing of business hours on May14, 2024; and he stepped down from the saidposition upon completion of second tenure as anIndependent Director;
The Board place on record its appreciation for theinvaluable contribution, guidance, and strategicvision provided by Mr. Devender Kumar Vasal duringhis tenure as Independent Director of the Company.
• The appointment of Mr. Ashutosh Khanna (DIN:03153990) as an Additional (Non-ExecutiveIndependent) Director of the Company, effectiveFebruary 09, 2024, was regularized and dulyapproved by the shareholders vide Special resolutionpassed through Postal Ballot on May 08, 2024.
• The Board of Directors, basis the recommendationsmade by the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, approved the appointment of Mr.Rohit Jain (DIN: 01684970) and Mr. Avijit Mukerji(DIN: 03534116) as Additional (Non-ExecutiveIndependent) Directors of the Company, effectiveMay 28, 2024. The said appointments wasregularized and duly approved by the shareholdersvide Special resolution passed at Annual GeneralMeeting held on August 27, 2024.
In terms of requirements of Regulation 17(1 )(D) ofListing Regulations, the shareholders at the AnnualGeneral Meeting held on August 27, 2024 approved thecontinuation of directorship of Ms. Jyoti Deshpande as aNon-Executive Director for a period of 5 (five) years.
The Members are also informed about the followingchanges in the Key Managerial Personnel/SeniorManagement Personnel, which took place during the yearunder review, till the date of this Report:
• The Board approved appointment of Mr. SanjayDwivedi, Group Chief Financial Officer, as theGroup Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO), inaddition to his current role as Group CFO, effectiveNovember 14, 2024;
• Mr. Vimal Doshi was appointed as the Chief OperatingOfficer-Motion Pictures effective November 14, 2024;
• Mr. Nitin Burman was appointed as the ChiefRevenue Officer effective November 11, 2024;
• Mr. Vivek Koka, Chief Business Officer - ALT & BTLFilms Division stepped down from his position w.e.f.closure of business hours on June 07, 2024, due topersonal reasons;
• Mr. Verun Baabar, VP Production & Operationsstepped down from his position on January 15,2025 due to personal reasons, however he wasreappointed at the same designation post closure ofFinancial Year under review, effective April 11, 2025.
• Mr. Viren Trivedi was appointed as the FinanceController post closure of Financial Year underreview, effective April 17, 2025.
• Ms. Liji Godbole resigned from the position of GroupHead - HR Post closure of Financial Year effectiveJune 20, 2025 to pursue other career opportunities.
• Mr. Hamavvand Chwda became a part of SeniorManagement, by virtue of reporting to Mr. SanjayDwivedi, who was appointed as the Group CEOeffective November 14, 2024.
Further, the following matters are being presented forconsideration and approval of the Members at the 31stAnnual General Meeting:
• Pursuant to Section 152 and other applicableprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read withthe Companies (Appointment and Qualificationof Directors) Rules, 2014 (including any statutorymodification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for thetime being in force), and the Articles of Association ofthe Company, Ms. Ekta Ravi Kapoor (DIN: 00005093),Joint Managing Director, is liable to retire by rotationat the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) andbeing eligible, seeks re-appointment. Appropriateresolution for her re-appointment is being presentedfor the approval of the Members of the Company atthe ensuing AGM. The brief resume of the Directorand other related information has been detailed inthe Notice convening the 31st AGM of the Company.
• Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 and otherapplicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and Regulation 17(1C) of SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015,the first term of Dr. Archana Niranjan Hingorani isabout to expire on August 27, 2025. The Board ofDirectors, basis the recommendation made by theNomination and Remuneration Committee, approvedthe reappointment of Dr. Archana Niranjan Hingorani(DIN 00028037) as a Non- Executive, IndependentDirector for a second term period of 5 (Five) years.Appropriate resolution for her re-appointment isbeing presented for the approval of the Members ofthe Company at the ensuing AGM. The brief resumeof the Director and other related information hasbeen detailed in the Notice convening the 31st AGMof the Company.
As at the end of the Financial Year, there were 5 (Five)Non-Executive Independent Directors on the Boardof the Company.
The Company has received necessary declaration fromall Independent Directors under Section 149(7) of theCompanies Act, 2013, confirming that they meet thecriteria of independence laid down in Section 149(6) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 and 25 ofSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. All the Independent Directors areduly registered with the Indian Institute of CorporateAffairs (IICA).
Further, the Independent Directors have also affirmedcompliance with the Code of Conduct adopted by
the Company. The Board is of the opinion that theIndependent Directors of the Company hold the higheststandards of integrity and possess requisite expertise,proficiency and experience required to fulfil their dutiesas Independent Directors, and their continued associationas Directors will be of immense benefit and in the bestinterest of your Company.
During the year under review, a separate meeting of theIndependent Directors was held on May 30, 2024.
One of the key functions of the Board is to monitor andreview the Board evaluation framework. The Board inconsultation with the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee lays down the evaluation criteria for theperformance evaluation of Executive/Non-Executive andIndependent Directors. The questionnaire of the survey isa key part of the process of reviewing the functioning andeffectiveness of the Board and for identifying possiblepaths for improvement.
The evaluation is carried out on an annual basis, andfeedback from each Director with the suggestionsis encouraged. The evaluation process focuses oneffectiveness of the Board, Board dynamics, BoardMeetings and procedures, Committee effectiveness,succession planning and flow of information to the Boardand Committees.
The following are some of the parameters on the basis ofwhich the Directors are evaluated:
1) Knowledge to perform the role;
2) Time and Level of Participation;
3) Performance of Duties and Level of Oversight;
4) Professional Conduct and Independence etc.
The Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 providesthat an annual performance evaluation of Directorsshould be carried out by the Directors. The Nominationand Remuneration Committee carries out review of theperformance of the Board of Directors, based on feedbackreceived from the Directors. The evaluation of the Boardas a whole, its Committees and Individual Directorsincluding Executive Director, Non-Executive Director andIndependent Director was conducted based on the criteriaand framework adopted by the Board. The Board takes
note of the evaluation process results as collated by theNomination & Remuneration Committee of the Company.The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction withthe evaluation process.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the Members at the 28th Annual GeneralMeeting (AGM) held on August 18, 2022 approved theappointment of Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP, CharteredAccountants (Firm Registration no. 117366W/ W-100018)as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of5 (five) years, till the conclusion of the AGM to be heldfor the Financial Year 2026-27. Deloitte Haskins and SellsLLP, Chartered Accountants, have confirmed that they arenot disqualified as per Section 141 of the Companies Act,2013 from continuing as Auditors of the Company.
The Audit Report given by the Statutory Auditors on thefinancial statements of the Company for the Financial Yearended March 31, 2025 does not contain any qualification,reservation, disclaimer or observation.
In accordance with Companies (Cost Records and Audit)Rules, 2014, Cost Audit is not applicable to the Company.Accordingly, there was no requirement for maintenance ofrelevant records by the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014, the Board appointed AVS & Associates, PracticingCompany Secretaries as Secretarial Auditors of theCompany for the financial year 2024-25.
Secretarial Audit Report issued by AVS & Associates,Practicing Company Secretaries in Form No. MR-3 forthe Financial Year 2024-25 is appended as Annexure IIto the Board’s Report. The Company has complied with theprovisions of Companies Act, 2013 and other applicablelaws, the said Report does not contain any qualification,reservation, disclaimer or observation, except the following:
1. The composition of the Board was not in conformitywith the requirements of Regulation 17(1)(b) of theListing Regulations for the period from April 1, 2024to May 27, 2024.
2. The composition of the Audit Committee was notin conformity with the requirements of Regulation18(1) of the Listing Regulations for the period fromMay 15, 2024, to May 27, 2024.
3. The composition of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee was not in conformitywith the requirements of Regulation 19(1) of theListing Regulations for the period from May 15,2024,to May 27, 2024.
The shareholders may note that the composition of theBoard/Committees was disturbed on account of retirementof Independent Director(s) from the Board upon completionof their tenure. The Management was in search of suitablecandidates for appointment as Independent Directors onthe Board of the Company. The default was made goodby the Company effective May 28, 2024, post appointmentof Mr. Rohit Jain and Mr. Avijit Mukerji as IndependentDirectors on the Board of the Company.
In terms of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company workswith internal control systems commensurate with thesize, scale and complexity of its operations. The Boardhas adopted the policies and procedures for ensuringthe orderly and efficient control of its business includingadherence to the Company’s policies, the safeguarding ofits assets, the prevention and detection of frauds, errors,reporting mechanisms, the accuracy and completenessof the accounting records and timely preparation ofreliable financial disclosures. Ernst & Young LLP (EY),Chartered Accountants, acted as the Internal Auditorsfor the Financial Year 2024-25. To maintain objectivityand independence, the Internal Auditors report directlyto the Audit Committee. Based on the report of theInternal Auditors, process owners undertake correctiveaction, wherever required. Significant observations andcorrective actions needed or taken are presented to theAudit Committee. During the Financial Year 2024-25, suchcontrols were tested and no reportable material weaknessin the design or operation was observed.
Your Company has been practicing the principles ofgood Corporate Governance over the years, and it isa continuous and ongoing process. A detailed Reporton Corporate Governance practices followed by ourCompany in terms of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, togetherwith a Certificate from the AVS & Associates, PracticingCompany Secretaries, are provided separately inthis Annual Report.
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, top 1000listed entities based on market capitalization are required tofurnish Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report(BRSR). However, as the Company does not fall under thelist of top 1000 Companies basis Market Capitalization,the requirement of furnishing BRSR is not applicable uponthe Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
The Company promotes ethical behavior in all itsbusiness activities and has put in place a mechanismof reporting illegal or unethical behavior. TheCompany has a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle BlowerPolicy wherein the employees are free to reportviolations of laws, rules, regulations or unethicalconduct to their immediate supervisor or such otherperson as may be notified by the Managementto the work groups. The confidentiality of thosereporting the violations is maintained and they arenot subjected to any discriminatory practice. TheWhistle Blower Policy of the Company is also postedon the website of the Company at http://www.balajitelefilms.com/whistle-blower-policy.php.
During the year under review, the Policy was lastamended on May 30, 2024.
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee hasbeen entrusted with the responsibility of formulatingand recommending to the Board a Corporate SocialResponsibility (CSR) Policy indicating the activitiesto be undertaken by the Company, monitoring theimplementation of the framework of the CSR Policyand recommending the amount to be spent on CSRactivities. The CSR Policy of the Company is alsoposted on the website of the Company which maybe accessed at http://www.balaiitelefilms.com/corporate-social-responsibility.php.
The Annual Report on CSR activities is annexed herewith as Annexure III to the Board’s Report.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee hasframed a policy which inter-alia provides the mattersto be dealt with and considered by the Nomination andRemuneration Committee, procedure for succession
of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel, selectionand appointment of Directors including determiningqualifications and independence of a Director,Key Managerial Personnel, Senior ManagementPersonnel and their remuneration etc. as part of itscharter, and other matters provided under Section178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. The policy may be accessed atour website at https://www.balaiitelefilms.com/pdf/NRC%20Policv%20last%20amended%20Julv%2003.%202025.pdf.
The Policy was last amended on July 03, 2025 bythe Board to align with extant applicable regulations,including alignment with the revised definition ofSenior Management, to make it consistent with SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015.
The Company’s Policy on material subsidiaries isavailable on the Company’s website and can beaccessed at the link: http://www.balajitelefilms.com/pdf/Policy%20for%20determining%20Material%20Subsidiary 24052019.pdf
Pursuant to Regulation 17(9) of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Company has adopted a RiskManagement Policy, which inter-alia provides forthe identification of risk, if any, to the Company'soperations and growth. The said Policy is reviewedby the Risk Management Committee from time-to-time, in accordance with the requirements ofaforesaid Regulation. The Board of Directors doesnot foresee any immediate risk of this nature.
The details of the Risk Management Policy ofthe Company are available on the website of theCompany at http://www.balajitelefilms.com/pdf/RISK%20MANAGEMENT%20POLICY.pdf.
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act,2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, your Company hasformulated a Policy on Related Party Transactionswhich is also available on the Company’s website athttp://www.balajitelefilms.com/pdf/RPT%20Policy%20last%20updated%20November%2014.%202024.pdf
During the year under review the Policy waslast amended on November 14, 2024 to make itconsistent with the recent amendments in SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015.
The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting,approval and disclosure processes are in placefor all transactions between the Company andRelated Parties.
Your Company is an equal employment opportunityemployer and is committed to provide a safe andconducive work environment that enables womenemployees to work without fear of prejudice,gender bias and sexual harassment. The Companyalways believes in transparency, honesty, equality,antiracism and fairness to all stakeholders includingwomen employees of the Company. They have rightto be treated with dignity and as per the Company’sframework. Harassment of any kind includingsexual harassment is forbidden. The Companyhas 'Zero Tolerance’ approach towards any act ofsexual harassment.
The Company has in place a Prevention of SexualHarassment at Workplace Policy in line with therequirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women atthe Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal)Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee and ApexCommittee have been set up to redress complaintsreceived regarding sexual harassment. All employeesare covered under this policy. During the FinancialYear ended March 31, 2025, no complaint pertainingto sexual harassment was received by the Company.
The relevant details as required to be furnished underthe Companies (Accounts) Second AmendmentRules, 2025 are as follows:
Number of complaints of sexualharassment received in the year;
Nil
Number of complaints disposed of
during the year; and
Number of cases pending for more
than ninety days
The Dividend Distribution Policy adopted by theCompany is available at https://www.balajitelefilms.com/pdf/Dividend%20Distribution%20Policy.pdf
In line with the requirements of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, your Company has formulateda Policy for determination of materiality of event,which is available on the Company’s website athttps://www.balaiitelefilms.com/pdf/Materiality%20Policy%20last%20amended%20July%2003.%202025.pdf
The Policy was last amended on July 03, 2025 tomake it consistent with recent amendments inapplicable laws.
In accordance with SEBI (Prohibition of InsiderTrading) Regulations, 2015, your Company has inplace following policies/ codes which are revisedfrom time-to-time according to applicable lawsor as per need:
• Code of Internal Procedures and Conductfor Regulating, Monitoring and Reporting ofTrading by Designated Persons
• Code of Practices and Procedures forFair Disclosure of Unpublished PriceSensitive Information
• Policy and Procedure for Dealing with Leak orSuspected Leak of Unpublished Price SensitiveInformation (UPSI)
These may be accessed at https://www.balajitelefilms.com/code-conduct-insider-trading.php
In addition to the aforesaid policies, few otherpolicies as required by the Companies Act, 2013 orrules made thereunder, and SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015have been adopted by the Company.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTSAFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OFTHE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURREDBETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAROF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THEREPORT
The Members are requested to note that considering thevarious benefits and with a view to streamline operationsunder the Holding Company’s umbrella, aiming to bolsteroverall business efficiency by eliminating redundancies
and leveraging synergies, the Board of Directors at theirmeeting held on May 30, 2024 approved the CompositeScheme of Arrangement between ALT Digital MediaEntertainment Limited ('First Transferor Company’),Marinating Films Private Limited ('Second TransferorCompany’), Wholly owned Subsidiaries of the Company,Balaji Telefilms Limited ('Transferee Company’), andtheir respective shareholders subject to such statutory/regulatory approvals, as may be required. Further, afterthe closure of Financial Year 2024-25, a meeting of theequity shareholders of the Company was held on April25, 2025, pursuant to the directions contained in theOrder dated March 12, 2025 passed by Hon’ble NationalCompany Law Tribunal (Hon’ble NCLT), wherein the saidScheme of Arrangement was duly approved by the equityshareholders with requisite majority.
Thereafter, the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal,Mumbai Bench ('NCLT’) vide its Order dated June 10,2025 ('Order’) approved the Composite Scheme ofArrangement. The Appointed Date for the Scheme isApril 01, 2024. The Company filed the certified copy ofOrder of NCLT with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai,Maharashtra ("ROC”) in Form INC-28 on June 20, 2025.Consequent upon the Scheme becoming effective, AltDigital Media Entertainment Limited and Marinating FilmsPrivate Limited, the Transferor Companies and wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, stands dissolvedand ceased to be the wholly-owned subsidiaries of theCompany effective June 20, 2025.
Other than above, there were no material changes andcommitments affecting the financial position of theCompany which occurred between the end of the FinancialYear to which this financial statement relates on the dateof this Report.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
During the year under review, an Extra OrdinaryGeneral Meeting (EGM) of the Members of theCompany was held on January 11, 2025, to considerand approve issuance 1,78,59,776 equity shares ona Preferential Basis to Promoter & Other Entities/Individuals belonging to the Non-Promoter Category.
Pursuant to the Special Resolution(s) passed bythe Members of the Company at the Extra-OrdinaryGeneral Meeting held on January 11,2025, the Boardof Directors the Company approved the allotment of1,78,59,776 (One Crore Seventy-Eight Lac Fifty NineThousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Six) EquityShares of the Company of face value of H 2/- (RupeesTwo) each ("Equity Shares”), on preferential basis
to promoter & other entities/individuals belongingto non-promoter category at a price of H 73.17/-per equity share.
The new equity shares so allotted, shall rank paripassu with the existing equity shares of the Company.
During the year under review, neither the StatutoryAuditors nor the Secretarial Auditors have reportedto the Board or Audit Committee, as required underSection 134(3)(ca) and 143(12) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, any instances of frauds committed againstthe Company by its officers or employees, the detailsof which would need to be mentioned in this Report.
The Company complies with all the applicableSecretarial Standards issued by the Institute ofCompany Secretaries of India (ICSI).
iv) DISCLOSURE RELATING TO REMUNERATION OFDIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL/SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL ANDPARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Your Company believes that a diverse Board willbe able to leverage different skills, qualifications,professional experiences, perspectives andbackgrounds; which is necessary for achievingsustainable and balanced development. TheNomination and Remuneration Committee isentrusted with the power to identify and recommendthe appointment and remuneration of Key ManagerialPersonnel (KMPs), Senior Management Personnel(SMPs), Executive Directors and Non-ExecutiveDirectors, including Independent Directors.
The requisite details containing the names andother particulars of employees in accordance withthe provisions of Section 197(12) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 is appended as Annexure IVto the Board’s Report.
Further, the details of remuneration of employeesin terms of the provisions of Section 197 of the Actread with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,are provided in a separate annexure and forms partof this Report. Pursuant to the provision of Section136 of the Companies Act, 2013, this Report is beingsent to the shareholders of the Company excludingthe statement of particulars of employees. Thesaid information is available for inspection at the
registered office of the Company. Any memberinterested in obtaining a copy of the said statementmay write to the Company Secretary & ComplianceOfficer at investor@balaiitelefilms.com and thesame will be made available at the Registered Officeupon receipt of such specific request.
All Related Party transactions entered during the yearwere placed before the Audit Committee for reviewand approval. Prior omnibus approval is obtained forRelated Party Transactions on an annual basis fortransactions which are of repetitive nature and / orentered in the ordinary course of business and areat arm’s length basis. All Related Party Transactionsentered during the year were in ordinary course of thebusiness and on arm’s length basis except letting outof premises to wholly owned Subsidiary Company(viz. Balaji Motion Pictures Limited, ) for using it asits Registered office on an on-going basis withoutcharging any rent. The details of Related PartyTransactions have been disclosed in Note No. 46 tothe financial statements. Further, the information ontransactions with related parties pursuant to Section134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 aregiven in Annexure V in Form AOC-2 and the sameforms part of the Board’s report.
During the Financial Year 2024-25, there has beenno materially significant Related Party Transactionbetween the Company and/or its related partiesthat would have required Shareholders’ approvalunder Regulation 23 of SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Company has in place Risk Management Policy,pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act,2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015. The riskmanagement framework enables identification andevaluation of business risks and opportunities, seeksto create transparency, minimize adverse impact onbusiness objectives and enhance the Company’scompetitive advantage. Major risks identified by thebusiness and functions are systematically addressedthrough mitigation actions on a periodic basis.
Also, the Company has a Risk ManagementCommittee which meets at regular intervals tooversee related matters.
In terms of the applicable provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Investor Educationand Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transferand Refund) Rules, 2016, H 119,071.60/- of unpaid/unclaimed dividend was transferred during theFinancial Year to the Investor Education andProtection Fund along with underlying shares.Details of unpaid/unclaimed dividend are availableat https://ris.kfintech.com/services/IEPF/IEPFInfo.aspx?q=OQ8HMfJOuy4%3d
As on the date of this Report, Ms. Tannu Sharma,Company Secretary, is the Nodal Officer appointed bythe Company under the provisions of IEPF Rules. Thedetails are available at https://www.balajitelefilms.com/nodal-officer.php
viii) During the year under review, the Company has notissued any shares with differential voting rights as todividend, voting or otherwise.
ix) There are no significant and material orders passedby the Regulators/Courts which would impact thegoing status of the Company & its future operations.
x) The Managing Director /Joint Managing Director ofthe Company has not received any remuneration orcommission from any of the subsidiary companies.
xi) During the year under review, there was no revisionof financial statements and Board’s Reportof the Company.
xii) No application has been made under the Insolvencyand Bankruptcy Code; hence the requirement todisclose the details of any application made, orany proceeding pending under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016 is not applicable for theFinancial Year under review.
xiii) The requirement to disclose the details of anydifference between the valuation done at the timeof a one-time settlement and the valuation donewhile taking loan from banks or financial institutions,along with the reasons thereof, is not applicable forthis Financial Year.
xiv) During the year under review and in compliance withthe provisions of Companies (Accounts) SecondAmendment Rules, 2025 the Company has compliedwith the provisions of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
The provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of theCompanies Act, 2013 relating to conservation ofenergy do not apply to the Company. However,significant measures are taken to reduce energyconsumption by using energy-efficient computersand by purchasing energy efficient equipment. Wepurchase computers, laptops, air conditioners etc.that meet environmental standards, higher starrating wherever possible and regularly upgrade oldequipment with more energy-efficient equipment.Currently, we use Light Emitting Diode (LED)fixtures to reduce the power consumption in theillumination system.
The provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 relating to technology absorption do notapply to the Company. The Company’s research anddevelopment initiative mainly consists of ideation ofnew subjects for our content production business,which are used in the creation of new storyline andtracks. The expenses incurred on such initiativesare not practically quantifiable. The Company is anintegrated player in the entertainment industry andour business is such that there is limited scopefor new technology absorption, adaptation andinnovation. However, the Company uses the latesttechnology, wherever possible to deliver superiorproduction value, as a regular process.
The foreign exchange earnings in terms of actualinflows is H1,062.49 Lacs (Previous Year H838.78Lacs) and the foreign exchange outgo in termsof actual outflows is H384.41 Lacs (PreviousYear H617.60 Lacs).
To the best of their knowledge and belief and accordingto the information and explanations obtained bythem, Directors make the following statements interms of Section 134(3) and Section 134(5) of theCompanies Act, 2013:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts forthe Financial Year ended March 31, 2025, theapplicable accounting standards had been followedalong with proper explanation relating to materialdepartures, if any;
b) The Directors had selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgementsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so asto give a true and fair view of the state of affairs ofthe Company at the end of the Financial Year and ofthe profit and loss of the Company for the FinancialYear under review;
c) Proper and sufficient care had been taken for themaintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
d) The annual accounts for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2025 had been prepared on a 'goingconcern’ basis;
e) The Directors had laid down internal financialcontrols to be followed by the Company and thatsuch internal financial controls are adequate andwere operating effectively;
f) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws and that such systems are adequate andoperating effectively.
The Board places on record its deep appreciation to allemployees for their hard work, dedication, unstintedefforts and commitment. The Board places on recordits appreciation for the support and co-operation theCompany has been receiving from its customers,suppliers and Bankers.
The Board also take this opportunity to thank allShareholders, Investors, Business Associates, Governmentand Regulatory Authorities and Stock Exchanges, for theircontinued support.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsJeetendra Kapoor
Place: Mumbai Chairman
Date: July 03, 2025 (DIN:00005345)