The Board of Directors is pleased to present the 2nd Integrated Annual Report of the Company along with the audited financialstatements (standalone and consolidated) for the year 2024-25.
The performance of the Company and its business is detailed out in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, whichforms part of this Integrated Report.
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2024
March 31,2025
March 31,2024
Revenue from Operations
3,517
5,440
93,361
87,141
Other Income
590
287
2,518
2,353
Total Revenue
4,107
5,727
95,879
89,494
Total Expenses
3,920
5,168
86,427
78,586
Profit/(Loss) before tax
2,576
559
11,841
10,908
Tax Expenses
157
(71)
1,777
919
Net Profit for the period
2,419
630
10,064
9,989
Net profit attributable to:
Owners of the Holding Company
8,536
8,621
Non-controlling interest
-
1,528
1,368
OCI - gain / (loss) for the period / yearattributable to:
60
44
6
(62)
(1)
Total Comprehensive Income - gain for theperiod / year attributable to:
2,479
674
8,542
8,559
1,527
1,367
Earnings per Share (Basic) (in J)
8.53
2.22
30.10
30.40
Earnings per Share (Diluted) (in J)
30.39
The Company remains dedicated to advancing the WasteManagement sector in India, encouraged by supportivegovernment policies and rising demand from Urban LocalBodies (ULBs). Our outlook for primary investments andgrowth in the near and medium term is optimistic, backedby strong economic fundamentals. To take advantageof emerging opportunities, we intend to launch severalinitiatives and ventures, including substantial investmentsin capital expenditure, workforce, and infrastructure.Given our current focus on expansion and development,the Company has decided to retain and reinvest earningsrather than declare dividends or allocate funds toreserves. This strategy ensures we are well equipped towin and successfully carry out future contracts, fosteringsustainable growth and creating long-term value forour stakeholders.
Further, in terms of Regulation 43A of Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI ListingRegulations”), the Board of the Company has adopteda Dividend Distribution Policy, which is available on thewebsite of the Company at https://www.antony-waste.
com/docs/investors/corporate-governance/policies/Dividend Distribution Policy.pdf.
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations,the Management Discussion and Analysis Report for theyear under review, is presented in a separate section,which forms part of this Integrated Report.
During the year under review, the Hon’ble NationalCompany Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, (“NCLT”) hasapproved the Scheme of Merger by Absorption of AntonyInfrastructure and Waste Management Services PrivateLimited (First Transferor Company) and KL EnviTechPrivate Limited (Second Transferor Company) into AGEnviro Infra Projects Private Limited (Transferee Company)vide its order dated August 13, 2024. Consequently,effective August 30, 2024, both the subsidiaries haveceased to exist.
As on date of this report, the Company has Six subsidiariesand one associate overseas Company. There has been nochange in the nature of business of any of the subsidiariesduring the year. The details of the performance of thesubsidiaries/associate company/LLP during the yearunder review are as follows:
Antony Lara Enviro Solutions Private Limited has reportedtotal revenue of H 26,368 lakh for the current year ascompared to H 22,939 lakh in the previous year. Thetotal comprehensive income for the year under reviewamounted to H 5,423 lakh as compared to an income ofH 5,475 lakh in the previous year.
AG Enviro Infra Projects Private Limited has reportedtotal revenue of H 52,812 lakh for the current year ascompared to H 48,007 lakh in the previous year. Thetotal comprehensive income for the year under reviewamounted to H 1,383 lakh as compared to an income ofH 3,075 lakh in the previous year.
Antony Lara Renewable Energy Private Limited hasreported total revenue of H 8,230 lakh for the current yearas compared to H 7,538 lakh in the previous year. Thetotal comprehensive income for the year under reviewamounted to H 369 lakh as compared to a loss of H 654lakh in the previous year.
Varanasi Waste Solutions Private Limited has reported totalrevenue of H 5,583 lakh for the current year as compared toH 5,175 lakh in the previous year. The total comprehensiveincome for the year under review amounted to H 708 lakh ascompared to an income of H 301 lakh in the previous year.
Antony Recycling Private Limited has reported totalrevenue of H 22 lakh for the current year as compared toNil in the previous year. The total comprehensive loss forthe year under review amounted to H124 lakh as comparedto a loss of H 22 lakh in the previous year.
AL Waste Bio Remediation LLP has reported total revenueof H 47 lakh for the current year as compared to H 973 lakhin the previous year. The total comprehensive loss for theyear under review amounted to H 14 lakh as compared toa loss of H 199 lakh in the previous year.
Our Company does not expect to earn any returns on theamount invested in Mazaya and has made provision fordiminution in value of the entire investment. With a view towrite-off its investment in the shares of Mazaya, we havesubmitted an application to Reserve Bank of India seekingpermission to write-off the entire amount of investment.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Consolidated financial statements of the Companyfor the year 2024-25 are prepared in compliance with theapplicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“theAct”), including Indian Accounting Standards specifiedunder Section 133 of the Act. The audited consolidatedfinancial statements together with the Auditors’ Reportthereon forms part of this Integrated Report.
The provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act and rulesmade thereunder, a separate statement containing salientfeatures of financial statements of its Subsidiary, AssociateCompanies in form AOC-1 is annexed as Annexure I andforms part of this Integrated Report.
The financial statements of the subsidiaries are availablefor inspection by the members at the Registered Officeof the Company pursuant to the provisions of Section136 of the Act. The statements are also available on thewebsite of the Company at https://www.antony-waste.com/investors/subsidiaries/ under the ‘Investors’ section.
6. MERGER
The Board of Directors of the Company, at its meetingheld on March 27, 2025, subject to requisite approvals,have approved the Scheme of Merger by Absorption ofAG Enviro Infra Projects Private Limited (TransferorCompany) into Antony Waste Handling Cell Limited(Transferee Company) and their respective Shareholdersand Creditors. The appointed date for the merger is April 1,2025. The Scheme application was filed with the Hon’bleNCLT on March 31, 2025 and is currently awaiting theapproval from Hon’ble NCLT.
7. AUDITORS
(I) STATUTORY AUDITORS
Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants(Firm Registration Number: 001076N/N500013), havebeen appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Companyat the 21st Annual General Meeting of Members of theCompany held on September 27, 2022, for a secondterm of 5 years from the conclusion of 21st AnnualGeneral Meeting till the conclusion of 26th AnnualGeneral Meeting to be held in year 2027.
During the year, the statutory auditors have confirmedthat they satisfy the Independence and Eligibilitycriteria required under the Act. The Audit Committeereviews the independence of the Auditors and theeffectiveness of the Audit process.
No frauds have been reported by the StatutoryAuditors during the year 2024-25 pursuant to theprovisions of Section 143(12) of the Act.
The Auditor’s Report for the year 2024-25 on thefinancial statements (standalone and consolidated)of the Company does not contain any qualification,reservation, adverse remark, or disclaimer.
The above reports are annexed herewith and formspart of this Integrated Report.
Further, the notes on financial statements referredto in the Auditors’ Report are self-explanatory anddo not call for any further comments from the Boardunder Section 134(3)(f) of the Act.
In terms of the provisions of Section 204 of theAct read with the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules2014, SGGS & Associates (ICSI Unique Code:P2021MH086900), Practicing Company Secretaries,Mumbai, were appointed to undertake the SecretarialAudit of the Company for the year 2024-25.
The said Report, does not contain any qualification,reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer exceptas stated below:
Delay in receipt of share certificates or any otherdocument as an evidence of investment, fromMazaya Waste Management LLC, a companyincorporated outside India, and delay in filing theAnnual Performance Report (APR) in respect ofthe aforementioned company beyond the timelinesstipulated vide FED Master Direction No. 15/2024-25under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
Management response:
The Company is in the process of regularizing thesedefaults by filing necessary applications with theappropriate authority for condonation of such delaysand the possible penalties etc., if any, which maybe levied for these contraventions are likely to becondoned by the regulatory authorities.
No frauds have been reported by the SecretarialAuditor during the year 2024-25 pursuant to theprovisions of Section 143(12) of the Act.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the year 2024-25is annexed as Annexure II and forms part of thisIntegrated Report.
Further, the Board of Directors at its meeting heldon August 8, 2025, have approved the appointmentof SGGS & Associates (ICSI Unique Code:P2021MH086900), Practicing Company Secretariesas Secretarial Auditor of the Company for a term offive consecutive years i.e. from financial year 2025¬26 to financial year 2029-30 subject to approval ofthe Members at the ensuing AGM.
The above appointment forms part of the notice ofthe ensuing AGM and the resolution is recommendedfor members’ approval.
SGGS & Associates (ICSI Unique Code:P2021MH086900), Practicing Company Secretaries
Mumbai, were appointed to undertake the SecretarialAudit of Antony Lara Enviro Solutions Private Limited,AG Enviro Infra Projects Private Limited and AntonyLara Renewable Energy Private Limited, materialunlisted subsidiary companies of the Company interms of Section 204 of the Act read with Regulation24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Secretarial Audit Report(s) as issued by themdoes not contain any qualification, reservation oradverse remark or disclaimer. The said reports are alsoannexed herewith as Annexure III(A) to AnnexureIII(C) and forms part of this Integrated Report.
The Company has undertaken an audit for theyear 2024-25 for all applicable compliances as perSecurities and Exchange Board of India Regulationsand Circulars/ Guidelines issued thereunder. TheAnnual Secretarial Compliance Report issued bySGGS & Associates (ICSI Unique Code:P2021MH086900), Practicing CompanySecretaries Mumbai, has been submitted to theStock Exchanges and is annexed herewith asAnnexure IV to this Integrated Report and doesnot contain any qualification, reservation or adverseremark or disclaimer.
The Authorised and Paid-up Share capital of the Companyas on March 31, 2025 stand at H 1,82,99,26,960 andH 14,19,10,500 respectively.
The Company has not issued any shares or convertiblesecurities and does not have any scheme, except AWHCLEMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN 2022, for the issueof shares, including sweat equity to its employees orDirectors. As on March 31, 2025, none of the Directorsof the Company hold convertible instruments of theCompany in their individual capacity.
The members of the Company at their 21st Annual GeneralMeeting held on September 27, 2022 had approved‘AWHCL EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN 2022’ forgrant of, from time to time, in one or more tranches, notexceeding 3,00,000 (Three Lakh) employee stock optionsto the identified employees of the Company and itssubsidiary and associated companies. Further, a certificatefrom Secretarial Auditor i.e. SGGS & Associates (ICSIUnique Code: P2021MH086900), Practicing CompanySecretaries, Mumbai, had been received confirming that‘AWHCL EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN 2022’, hasbeen implemented in compliance with the Securities andExchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefitsand Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (“SEBI SBEBRegulations”). During the year under review, there were nomaterial changes made to the scheme.
During the year under review, a total of 7,140 options wereexercised by the grantees.
A copy of the aforesaid certificate and Statutorydisclosures as mandated pursuant to Rule 12(9) of theCompanies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014and Regulation 14 of the SEBI SBEB Regulations, areavailable on the website of the Company at https://www.antonv-waste.com/investors/annual-reports/.
The Credit Rating of the Company on bank facilities isdetailed below:
Amount
Facilities
(J in Crore)
Ratings
Long Term Bank Facilities
13.50
CARE BBB ;
Stable
Short Term Bank Facilities
22.00
CARE A3
This underscores the Company’s strong financialstewardship and highlights the confidence it has earnedfor reliably fulfilling its financial commitments.
Pursuant to Section 186 of the Act read with ScheduleVI, the projects/activities of the Company are categorizedas “Infrastructure facility”, therefore the provisions ofsaid section are exempted, except for Section 186(1).Further, the details of any investment or advancedloans or a guarantee are stated in the notes to thefinancial statements.
The internal control system stands as a cornerstone of ourgovernance framework, propelling us toward achievingthe Company’s objectives while protecting our valuableassets and guaranteeing the highest level of precisionand dependability in our reporting. Through the adoptionof strong policies, clear processes, effective procedures,and industry best practices, we strive to actively reducerisks and offer solid assurance that our daily operationsare executed with the greatest efficiency and efficacy. Ourapproach encompasses extensive monitoring methodsto protect all assets against unauthorized access ordisposition. The Company’s Internal Financial Controls,in relation to the financial statements, are sufficientlydesigned and operational.
Your Company had appointed an external professionalagency Suresh Surana & Associates LLP, CharteredAccountant, to conduct the internal audit forthe year 2024-25.
During the year under review, no material or seriousobservation has been received from the InternalAuditor of the Company for inefficiency or inadequacyof such controls.
All transactions with related parties were reviewedand approved by the Audit Committee. Prior omnibusapproval is obtained for related party transactions whichare of repetitive nature and entered in the ordinary courseof business and on an arm’s length basis and do notattract the provisions of Section 188(1) of the Act. Hence,disclosure in Form AOC-2 as required under Section134(3)(h) of the Act read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not applicable.
The details of all related party transactions, as approved,are placed on a quarterly basis before the Audit Committeefor its review.
Further, there are no material related party transactionsduring the year under review with the Promoters,Directors, or Key Managerial Personnel. All related partytransactions entered are mentioned in the notes to thefinancial statements.
The Policy on the Related Party Transactions is availableon the website of the Company at https://www.antony-waste.com/docs/investors/corporate-governance/policies/Policy on RPT.pdf.
During the year under review, there has been no changein the Board Structure. Further, as on March 31, 2025, theCompany had following Members on the Board:
Name of the Director
Designation
Mr. Jose Jacob Kallarakal
Chairman and ManagingDirector
Mr. Shiju Jacob Kallarakal
Executive Director
Mr. Shiju Antony Kallarakal
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Ajit Kumar Jain
Independent Director
Ms. Priya Balasubramanian
Mr. Suneet K Maheshwari
There is no change in the KMP of the Company duringthe reporting period. Further, as of March 31, 2025, theKMPs of the Company, as designated under provisions ofSection 203 of the Act, are listed below:
Sr.
Name of KMP(s)No.
1 Mr. Jose Jacob
Chairman and
Kallarakal
Managing Director
2 Mr. Subramanian NG
Group Chief FinancialOfficer
3 Ms. Harshada Rane
Company Secretaryand Compliance Officer
During the year, Seven (7) Board Meetings were convenedand held, the details of which are given in the Reporton Corporate Governance, which forms part of thisIntegrated Report.
Further, in accordance with the provisions of Section 152of the Act and the Company’s Articles of Association,Mr. Jose Jacob Kallarakal (DIN:00549994), Director ofthe Company retires by rotation at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting and, being eligible offers himself forreappointment. The Board recommends his reappointmentfor the consideration of the Members of the Company atthe ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The above re-appointment forms part of the notice ofthe ensuing AGM and the resolution is recommended formembers’ approval.
The Board of Directors, basis the declarations submittedby the Independent Directors (IDs), has affirmed that eachID meets the independence criteria as specified underSection 149 of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations,confirming their independence from management.Additionally, in accordance with Section 150 of the Act andRule 6 of the Companies (Appointment & Qualification ofDirectors) Rules, 2014, all IDs have registered themselvesin the Independent Directors’ databank maintained by theIndian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). Furthermore,as per Rule 6(4) of the aforesaid rules, each IndependentDirector has either passed or is exempt from the onlineproficiency self-assessment test conducted by the IICA.
To ensure that all Directors are well-equipped to fulfill theirroles and responsibilities, the Company has establisheda comprehensive familiarisation programme. Thisprogramme is carefully structured to comply with statutoryrequirements under the Act and other relevant regulations.Each Director receives a customised induction experiencedesigned around their individual backgrounds, interests,and areas of expertise.
As part of this initiative, the Directors are encouragedto visit the Company’s facilities, providing them with anopportunity to observe operations first-hand and engagedirectly with members of Senior Management. Theseplant visits help to foster a deeper appreciation of theCompany’s processes, culture, and strategic priorities.
In addition, the induction programme includes a series ofdetailed presentations delivered by Senior Management.These presentations cover a wide range of topics,including the Company’s corporate strategy, operationalframework, product portfolio, market presence, groupstructure and subsidiaries, composition of the Board,governance guidelines, matters reserved specifically forBoard decision, and the approach to risk identificationand mitigation.
Through this multi-faceted orientation, Directors gainvaluable insights into the Company’s core values,business drivers, and leadership approach. Thiscomprehensive understanding enables them to contributemore meaningfully during Board deliberations and toexercise effective oversight of management performance,ultimately supporting the Company’s long-term success.
Further, the details of the familiarisation programmeprovided to the Directors is available on the website ofthe Company at https://www.antony-waste.com/docs/investors/corporate-governance/policies/FamilarisationProgramme of IDs.pdf
The Board of Directors has framed a policy which laysdown a framework in relation to remuneration of Directors,Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Managementof the Company.
The Policy broadly lays down the guiding principles,philosophy, and the basis for payment of remunerationto Executive and Non-executive Directors (by way ofsitting fees and commission), Key Managerial Personnel,Senior Management and other employees. The policyalso provides the criteria for determining qualifications,positive attributes and Independence of Director andcriteria for appointments of Key Managerial Personnel /Senior Management and performance evaluation whichare considered by the NRC and the Board of Directorswhile making selection of the candidates.
The above policy is available on the website of theCompany at https://www.antony-waste.com/docs/investors/corporate-governance/policies/Nominationand Remuneration Policy.pdf.
The Board evaluated the effectiveness of its functioning,of the Committees and of individual Directors, pursuant tothe provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations.Based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issuedby the Securities and Exchange Board of India on January5, 2017, the Board Evaluation was carried out on followingparameters, namely:
• Composition and caliber of the Board
• Strategic direction and performance appraisal
• Comprehension of business operations, riskmanagement, processes, and protocols
• Value creation for stakeholders and commitment toresponsibilities
• Supervision of financial reporting, internal controls,and auditing functions
• Ethical standards, compliance, and oversight activities
The Board evaluation process for the year 2024-25 wasconducted in a systematic and comprehensive manner.A structured questionnaire covering various aspects
of the Board’s functioning, such as board compositionand dynamics, board oversight and governance, boardstrategy and performance, board development and culture,etc., was circulated to all the Directors and feedback wassought on the same. Further, the Chairman of the NRChad one-on-one meetings with the Independent Directors(IDs), the Executive and Non-Executive Directors. Thesemeetings were intended to obtain Directors’ inputs on theeffectiveness of the Board/Committee processes.
During a separate meeting of the Independent Directorson March 21, 2025, a comprehensive evaluation wasconducted on the performance of the Non-IndependentDirectors, the Board as a whole, and the Chairman,incorporating feedback from the Executive Directors andother Non-Executive Directors. The NRC also assessedthe performance of individual Directors and the Boardcollectively. In the subsequent Board meeting, whichfollowed the Independent Directors’ meeting and the NRCmeeting, the performance of the Board, its committees,and individual Directors, including the Chairman, wasthoroughly discussed. The Board evaluation for theyear 2024-25 was completed, with key findings andrecommendations noted for ongoing improvement.
The Committees of the Board hold regular meetingsto deliberate on relevant business matters, policies,and strategies amongst other. To promote effectiveparticipation, the schedule for upcoming Committeemeetings is shared with members well in advance,enabling them to prepare and contribute meaningfully.Additionally, when urgent decisions are required,proposals are sometimes approved by circulation amongCommittee members.
The Company’s Board of Directors has establishedboth mandatory and non-mandatory Committees inaccordance with the requirements of the SEBI ListingRegulations and the Act.
The list of the Committees is as follows:
(i) Administrative Committee
(ii) Audit Committee
(iii) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
(iv) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
(v) Risk Management Committee
(vi) Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
During the year under review, all recommendationsof the Committees were approved by the Board. Thedetails including the composition, meetings, terms ofreference etc., please refer to the Report on CorporateGovernance annexed to Board report and forms part ofthis Integrated Report.
In terms of the provisions of the Act and the SEBIListing Regulations, the Vigil Mechanism is implementedthrough the Company’s Whistle Blower Policy to enablethe Directors, employees, and all stakeholders of theCompany to report genuine concerns or grievances aboutany unethical or unacceptable business practice and toprovide for adequate safeguards against victimization ofpersons who use such mechanism and make provision fordirect access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the websiteof the Company at https://www.antony-waste.com/docs/investors/corporate-governance/policies/VigilMechanism Policy.pdf.
In furtherance to the Company’s core values of honesty,transparency, and ethical conduct, the Board has formallyestablished an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy asa key component of the Company’s Code of BusinessConduct. This policy underscores the Company’sunwavering stance of zero tolerance towards bribery andcorruption in any form and at any level. The Company isfully committed to operating with integrity and fairnessin all its business transactions and relationships, bothinternally and externally.
To reinforce awareness and ensure widespreadunderstanding of this commitment, the Human Resourcesdepartment has proactively implemented educationalinitiatives focused on the Anti-Bribery and Anti-CorruptionPolicy. These initiatives include comprehensive trainingsessions and the distribution of questionnaires designedto assess and strengthen employees’ grasp of the policy’skey principles and requirements. Through such ongoingmeasures, the Company strives to cultivate a culture whereethical business practices are ingrained in daily operationsand compliance is second nature to all team members.
During the year under review, there were no complaintsreceived regarding bribery or corruption, further affirmingthe strong ethical standards upheld by employees.
The Anti-Corruption and Anti Bribery Policy is available onthe website of the Company at https://www.antony-waste.com/docs/investors/corporate-governance/policies/Anticorruption and anti-bribery Policy.pdf
To the best of their knowledge and belief and accordingto the information and explanations obtained by them,your Directors make the following statements in terms ofSection 134(5) of the Act:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, theapplicable accounting standards had beenfollowed along with proper explanation relating tomaterial departures.
b) The Directors had selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so asto give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany at the end of the financial year and of theprofit of the Company for that period.
c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficientcare for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of thisAct for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities.
d) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis.
e) The Directors have laid down internal financialcontrols to be followed by the Company and thatsuch internal financial controls are adequate andoperate effectively.
f) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws and that such systems were adequate andoperating effectively.
18. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO
The report on the particulars of conservation of Energy,Technology absorption and foreign exchange earningsand outgo are mentioned in Annexure V and forms part ofthis Integrated report.
19. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The Disclosure as required under Section 197(12) of theAct, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014is annexed herewith as Annexure VI and forms part of thisIntegrated report.
Details of employee remuneration as required underprovisions of Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5(2)and 5(3), are available to members for inspection at theRegistered Office of the Company on every working day ofthe Company between 10 am to 12 noon up to the date ofthe ensuing AGM. If any member is interested in obtaininga copy thereof, such member may write an e-mail toinvestor.relations@antonvwaste.in.
20. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
During the year under review, the Company complied withthe applicable provisions relating to corporate governanceas provided under the SEBI Listing Regulations. The
compliance report together with a certificate from thePracticing Company Secretaries confirming complianceis provided in the Report on Corporate Governanceannexed herewith as Annexure VII, and forms part of thisIntegrated Report.
21. DISCLOSURE AS PER THE SEXUALHARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION ANDREDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexualharassment at the workplace and has adopted a policyon prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexualharassment at workplace in line with the provisions of theSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (‘POSH’) and theRules made thereunder.
The Company has constituted Internal ComplaintsCommittee (‘ICC’) under POSH and has complied with theprovisions relating to the same. The ICC has been set upcomprising 5 (five) Members of whom 3 (Three) are femaleemployees, 1 (one) is male employee and 1 (one) externalfemale Member who is a specialist in dealing with suchmatters. The employees are sensitized from time to timein respect of matters connected with prevention of sexualharassment. Awareness programmes are conductedacross all sites to sensitize the employees to uphold thedignity of their colleagues at workplace.
During the year under review, the Company has notreceived any complaint of sexual harassment.
Further, the details as required under Rule 8(5)(x) of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is provided below:
a)
number of complaints of sexualharassment received in the year
0
b)
number of complaints disposed offduring the year
c)
number of cases pending for morethan ninety days
The Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassmentat Workplace is available on the website of theCompany at https://www.antony-waste.com/docs/investors/corporate-governance/policies/Anti SexualHarassment Policy.pdf .
22. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Act, the draft of annualreturn of the Company for the year 2024-25 is available onthe website of the Company at https://www.antony-waste.com/investors/annual-reports/.
In terms of the Companies (Management andAdministration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return shallbe filed with the Registrar of Companies, withinprescribed timelines.
The Board of Directors of the Company has designedRisk Management Policy and guidelines to avoid events,situations or circumstances which may lead to negativeconsequences on the Company’s businesses and definea structured approach to manage uncertainty and tomake use of these in their decision-making pertainingto all business divisions and corporate functions. Keybusiness risks and their mitigation are considered inthe annual/strategic business plans and in periodicmanagement reviews.
The Company has established a well-defined processof risk management, wherein the identification, analysisand assessment of the various risks, measuring of theprobable impact of such risks, formulation of risk mitigationstrategy and implementation of the same takes place in astructured manner.
Though the various risks associated with the businesscannot be eliminated completely, all efforts are made tominimize the impact of such risks on the operations of theCompany. Necessary internal control systems are alsoput in place by the Company on various activities acrossthe Board to ensure that business operations are directedtowards attaining the stated organizational objectives withoptimum utilization of the resources.
For further details, please refer to the Risk Managementsection of this Integrated Report.
The Risk Management Policy is available on the websiteof the Company at https://www.antony-waste.com/docs/investors/corporate-governance/policies/RiskManagement Policy.pdf.
To further strengthen its ESG commitments, Companyhas voluntarily adopted the Business Responsibility andSustainability Report (BRSR) framework, in accordancewith Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. Thisstep enhances transparency and ensures the companyremains aligned with evolving regulatory standards andstakeholder expectations.
The BRSR, available on the website of the Companyat https://www.antony-waste.com/investors/annual-reports, is proudly released as part of this IntegratedReport and provides a comprehensive overview ofCompany’s environmental, social, and governanceinitiatives.
In the year 2024-25, Company undertook an extensivemateriality (impact materiality) assessment, engagingstakeholders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize ESGissues most pertinent to its business and stakeholders.This assessment, guided by leading frameworks such asthe Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Universal Standardsand the MSCI ESG Ratings methodology, has beeninstrumental in shaping the company’s sustainability
agenda. The findings have informed the development of anESG Roadmap featuring measurable goals and milestonesfor the coming years.
The implementation of these initiatives is designed tofoster sustainable business growth while future-proofingthe Company against emerging challenges.
The ESG Policy is also available on the Company’s websiteat https://www.antony-waste.com/docs/investors/corporate-governance/policies/ESG Policy.pdf
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Act and Companies(Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014, the Boardof Directors of the Company constituted the CorporateSocial Responsibility (CSR) Committee. The Committeehas the overall responsibility of identifying the areas ofCSR activities, recommending the amount of expenditureto be incurred on the identified activities, implementing,and monitoring the CSR Policy from time to time andreporting progress on various initiatives.
Further, a statutory report on CSR activities and thecontents of Corporate Social Responsibility policy annexedas Annexure VIII, forms part of this Integrated Report.
The Company has voluntarily prepared an IntegratedReport that encompasses both financial and non-financialinformation, empowering Members to make well-informeddecisions and gain deeper insight into the Company’slong-term vision. This report covers aspects such asstrategic direction, governance framework, performance,and prospects for value creation across five key capitals:financial, manufactured, intellectual, human, socialand relationship, and natural. Continuing its integratedreporting journey this fiscal year, the Company reaffirmsits commitment to transparency and responsible corporatecitizenship. Guided by the International IntegratedReporting Framework (now under the IFRS Foundation),the 2nd Integrated Report highlights the Company’sactions toward long-term sustainability and stakeholdervalue creation, with the Board taking responsibility for theaccuracy and integrity of all information presented.
The Company’s policy on health, safety and environmentaims at healthy, safe, and productive work environment,by providing continuous training and adopting the bestof safety practices and monitoring the stated practices.Every employee, whether in a direct or indirect capacity,undergoes comprehensive training in essential technicalskills such as first aid and firefighting. To ensurepreparedness for unforeseen circumstances, mock drillsfeaturing carefully conceived scenarios are regularlyexecuted across all operational sites. These drills serve asa means to keep the workforce vigilant, poised, and adeptin effectively managing a spectrum of emergencies.
For further details, please refer to the Human Capital
section of this Integrated Report.
The Company has in place the Directors & Officers Liability
Insurance (D&O) for all its Directors (including Independent
Directors) and Officers of the Company in line with
Regulation 25(10) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
During the year under review:
i. the Company has not issued equity shares withdifferential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.Hence, disclosure under Rule 4(4) of the Companies(Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 isnot applicable;
ii. the Company has not issued sweat equity shares toits employees. Hence, disclosure under Rule 8(13)of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures)Rules, 2014 is not applicable;
iii. no significant material orders have been passedby any regulators or courts or tribunals which mayimpact the going concern status of the Company andits future operations. Hence, disclosure under Rule8(5)(vii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 isnot applicable;
iv. the provisions of Section 125(2) of the Act, do notapply as there was no unclaimed dividend in theprevious years;
v. the Company has not transferred any amount to thereserves of the Company. Hence, disclosure underSection 134(3)(j) of the Act is not applicable;
vi. the Company has not accepted any public depositsunder Section 73 of the Act. Hence, disclosure underRule 8(5)(v) and 8(5)(vi) of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 is not applicable;
vii. there has been no change in the nature of businessof the Company. Hence, disclosure under Rule8(5) (ii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 isnot applicable;
viii. the Company was not required to maintain the costrecords and requirement of cost audit, as prescribedunder the provisions of Section 1 48(1) of the Act,were not applicable for the business activities carriedout by the Company;
ix. the Company has complied with the applicableSecretarial Standards (SS1 and SS2) as issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India in terms ofSection 118(10) of the Act;
x. except as stated in heading 6 of this report, materialchanges or commitments have occurred between the
end of the financial year and the date of this Report,which affect the financial statements of the Companywith respect to the reporting year;
xi. there was no application made or anyproceeding pending under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016;
xii. there were no instances of onetime settlement withany Banks or Financial Institutions;
xiii. there were no agreements that subsist as on the dateof this report under clause 5A to para A of part A ofschedule III of SEBI Listing Regulations;
xiv. the Company was in compliance of the applicableprovisions relating to the Maternity Benefit Act 1961.
The Company maintained exemplary relations with itsemployees throughout the year under review. The Boardextends its profound gratitude to the employees acrossall cadres for their unwavering dedication and invaluableservice. Their commitment is the cornerstone of oursuccess in the waste management sector in India. Weanticipate their continued support and an elevated level ofproductivity to achieve our ambitious targets for the future.The contribution of our staff is indispensable in driving ourmission forward and addressing the critical environmentalchallenges of our nation.
The Board of Directors extends its heartfelt appreciationto all the Central and State Government departments,organizations, and agencies for their unwavering supportand cooperation throughout the year. Their assistance hasbeen instrumental in enabling the Company to achieve itsgoals and fulfill its mission.
The Directors also wish to express their deep gratitudeto every stakeholder of the Company, including valuedcustomers, shareholders, dealers, vendors, bankingpartners, and other business associates. The steadfastsupport, trust, and collaboration received from thesestakeholders have played a pivotal role in the Company’sprogress and success over the past year.
A special note of recognition is reserved for the employeesof the Company, whose unwavering commitment, tirelessefforts, and exemplary dedication continue to be thedriving force behind the Company’s achievements. TheBoard places on record its sincere appreciation for theiroutstanding contributions, which form the backbone of theCompany’s ongoing growth and resilience.
The Directors look forward to continued cooperation andsupport from all stakeholders as the Company advancestowards its vision, striving to meet new milestonesand address the evolving challenges in the wastemanagement sector.
All the Statements in the Board’s Report and theManagement Discussion and Analysis describingthe Company’s objectives, projections, estimates,expectations, or predictions may be ‘forward lookingstatements’ within the meaning of applicable securitieslaws and regulations.
Actual results of operations may differ materially fromthose suggested by the forward-looking statements due torisks or uncertainties associated without expectations withrespect to, but not limited to, regulatory changes pertainingto the logistics sector and our ability to respond to them,our ability to successfully implement our strategies,our growth and expansion, technological changes, our
Company’s exposure to market risks, general economicand political conditions in India which have an impact onour Company’s business activities or investments, themonetary and fiscal policies of India, inflation, deflation,unanticipated turbulence in interest rates, foreignexchange rates, equity prices or other rates or prices, theperformance of the financial markets in India and globally,changes in domestic laws, regulations and taxes andchanges in competition in the industry we operate in.
The Company is not obliged to publicly amend, modify,or revise any forward-looking statement, on the basisof any subsequent development, information orevents or otherwise.
For and on Behalf of Board ofANTONY WASTE HANDLING CELL LIMITED
Date : August 08, 2025 CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Place : Thane DIN: 00549994