The Board of Directors take the great pleasure in presenting the Sixth Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025.
Particulars
Consolidated
Standalone
2024-25
2023-24
Total Income
76,680.18
74,456.85
54,781.52
50,897.71
Total Expenses
71,864.22
69,808.28
47,742.14
46,593.94
Profit before share of profit from associates, joint ventures,exceptional items and tax
4,815.96
4,648.57
7,039.38
4,303.77
Share of profits from associates and joint ventures
671.81
510.17
-
Profit before exceptional items and tax
5,487.77
5,158.74
Exceptional items
(750.00)
Profit before tax after exceptional itemsTax expense
4,737.77
- Current tax
2,758.93
1,953.95
2,390.65
1,588.88
- Deferred tax
(1,035.74)
(1,065.74)
(572.76)
(775.98)
- Adjustment of Taxes relating to earlier years
(8.80)
(199.24)
(73.30)
(294.95)
Profit for the Year
3,023.38
4,469.77
5,294.79
3,785.82
Other Comprehensive Income for the year, net of tax
(30.39)
(16.69)
(27.83)
(19.50)
Total Comprehensive Income for the year, net of taxProfit attributable to
2,992.99
4,453.08
5,266.96
3,766.32
- Equity holders of the parent
3,048.05
4,439.82
- Non-controlling interests
Other Comprehensive Income attributable to
(24.67)
29.95
(30.22)
(17.11)
Total Comprehensive Income attributable to
(0.17)
0.42
3,017.83
4,422.71
- Non-controlling interestsEarning Per Share (EPS)
(24.84)
30.37
Basic
1.24
1.81
2.16
1.54
Diluted
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (the “Act”), the Financial Statements of the Company for the period endedMarch 31, 2025, have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind AS”) notified under the Companies (IndianAccounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended from time to time.
Considering the future business plans of the Company along with requirement of the funds for execution of plans and expansion capacity,your Directors think it is prudent not to recommend any dividend to the shareholders for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The dividend payout is in line with the Company's Dividend Distribution Policy in accordance with Regulation 43A of the Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“the Listing Regulations”). The above-mentionedpolicy has been hosted on the Company's website Dividend-Distribution-Policy.
During the year under review, there was no amount transferred to any of the Reserves of the Company.
The revenue from operations for FY2024-25 was '75,781.39 Lakhs ascompared to '73,298.14 Lakhs, an increase of 3.39 % over the previousyear.
The Business Earnings before Interest, Depreciation, Tax andAmortization (“EBIDTA”) stood at '12,847.81 Lakhs, an increase 9.50 %as compared to '11,733.61 Lakhs earned in the previous year.
The Profit for the year attributable to the members andnon-controlling interest stood at '3,023.38 Lakhs, a decrease by32.36% as compared to '4,469.77 Lakhs of the previous year.
The Cash flows from operations post tax was positive '10,839.08Lakhs (as at March 31, 2024 '9,921.48 Lakhs). Spend on capex was'708.66 Lakhs. The borrowing of the Company as at March 31, 2025stood at ' 11,311.24 Lakhs (as at March 31, 2024 '3,699.85 Lakhs). Cashand bank balances including investment in mutual funds stood at' 8,981.29 Lakhs (as at March 31, 2024 '6,149.03 Lakhs). The Net Debt toEquity stood at 0.41 times (as at March 31, 2024 0.15 times).
The revenue from operations for FY2024-25 was '51,371.47 Lakhs ascompared to '50,283.70 Lakhs, an increase of 2.16 % over the previousyear.
The EBITDA stood at '10,817.50 Lakhs, as compared to 10,626.86 Lakhs,an increase of 1.79 % earned in the previous year.
The profit after taxes was '5,294.75 Lakhs as compared to '3,785.82Lakhs, an increase of 40% of the previous year.
The Cash flows from operations post tax was positive '8,985.81 Lakhs(as at March 31, 2024 '8,907.67 Lakhs). Spend on capex was '665.68Lakhs. The borrowing of the Company as at March 31, 2025 stood at'11,311.24 Lakhs (as at March 31, 2024 '3,699.85 Lakhs). Cash and bankbalances including investment in mutual funds stood at '4,684.09Lakhs (as at March 31, 2024 '1,418.28 Lakhs). The Net Debt to Equitystood at 0.44 times (as at March 31, 2024 0.18 times).
FY25 marks the second year of Allcargo Terminals Limited (ATL) asan independent listed entity. Volumes and revenue have grown andthe steady upward trajectory in EBITDA/TEU reflects coming togetherof commercial initiatives with the trademark Allcargo's reliability andoperations excellence. The fundamentals of ATL's business are robust- strong customer connect, reliable stakeholder managementbacked with lean, agile, and digital systems enabling ATL to maintainits leading position amongst CFS providers in the country.
During the year, ATL augmented its operational capacity by 27% in keymarkets of Nhava Sheva and Mundra and renewed its long-standingpartnership with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) at Mundrafor another five years. A key strategic move was ATL's investmentin Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Limited (HORCL), setting thestage for the Company to expand its presence in Northern India,
particularly in the high-growth NCR region. ATL continues to focuson operational excellence, digital transformation and ESG leadership.Sustainable practices such as the deployment of electric forklifts anduse of solar energy are integrated into its operations, reiterating astrong commitment to responsible growth.
With the capacity expansion and strategic investments, ATL's assetright approach positions its well to contribute to the needs of ourgrowing economy, realise its growth aspirations and deliver longterm value for its stakeholders.
The Company has acquired 9,12,00,000 Equity Shares of HaryanaOrbital Rail Corporation Limited (“HORCL”) held by Allcargo LogisticsLimited, Promoter Group of the Company. The aforesaid transaction,being a Material Related Party transaction was further approvedby the shareholders of the Company in the Extra Ordinary Generalmeeting (EGM) held on October 28, 2024 and the acquisition of9,12,00,000 equity shares aggregating to 7.60% was completed onNovember 08, 2024. As on date, Haryana Orbital Rail CorporationLimited is an associate of the Company.
The key rationale for investment in HORCL was based on achievinglong term strategic growth, to develop and operate the railconnected ICD facility at Farrukhnagar. This facility would competewith other facilities in the region and hence needs to have strategicadvantages in terms of location and connectivity. For strategicconnectivity to Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), the Companyacquired strategic equity stake in HORCL. This strategic equity willoffer a strong competitive advantage to the Company.
The Company had approved issuance of Employees StockAppreciation Rights (“ESAR”) to the employees of the Company andGroup Companies vide Board Resolution dated February 01, 2024,which was subsequently approved by the shareholders at the AnnualGeneral Meeting held on September 23, 2024, as per Securities andExchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and SweatEquity) Regulations, 2021. The aggregate number of shares uponexercise of ESARs would not exceed 86,00,000 (Eighty-Six Lakhs only)Shares of face value of '2/- (Rupees Two only), each fully paid up,of the Company. The Company has also obtained the in-principleapproval from the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange ofIndia Limited for the granting of ESAR under the Plan to the employeesof the Company and Group Companies collectively.
During the year under review, the Company granted 24,87,500ESARs to eligible employees of the Company and Group Companiescollectively, on January 04, 2025 with a view to attract and retainthe senior talents and reward them for their performance and tocontribute to the growth & profitability of the Company. The statusof the available ESARs as on the date of this Report is as detailedhereunder:
Sr.
No
ESARs
1
Total ESARs approved
86,00,000
2
Less: ESARs granted
(24,87,500)
Available ESARs
61,12,500
The disclosure in terms of Regulation 14 of the Securities andExchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and SweatEquity) Regulations, 2021 is available on the website of the Companyat ESAR-Information-under-Reg-14-SBEB.pdf.
Further, the Company has obtained ESAR Certificate from theSecretarial Auditors as per Regulation 13 of the Securities andExchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and SweatEquity) Regulations, 2021. The same is available on the website of theCompany at ESAR-Certificate 2025-26.pdf
The Board of Directors in its meeting held on January 06, 2025, hadapproved shifting of the Registered Office of the Company from “2ndFloor, A Wing, Allcargo House, CST Road, Kalina, Santacruz (East),Mumbai 400 098” to “4th Floor, A Wing, Allcargo House, CST Road,Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 098”.
Acquisition of balance 15% stake of Speedy Multimodes Limited(Material Subsidiary) of the Company through Share SwapArrangement on Preferential Basis to Mr Ashish Chandna, ChiefExecutive Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company
The Company had acquired 2,31,20,000 equity shares (85%) ofSpeedy Multimodes Limited (“SML”) in the year 2021 from AvvashyaCapital Private Limited, thereby making it a material subsidiary of theCompany. Further, the Board of Directors of Company at it's meetingheld on January 17, 2025 had approved Preferential issue of equityshares of the company for consideration other than cash, i.e. in lieuof acquiring 15% shares of SML, held by Mr Ashish Chandna, ChiefExecutive Officer of the Company & SML. This acquisition of 40,80,000equity shares of SML valued at INR 66.3 per equity share was carriedout in lieu of issue of 63,64,800 equity shares of Allcargo TerminalsLimited aggregating to 2.53% of total paid up capital of the Companyon Preferential basis to Mr Ashish Chandna at an issue price of INR42.4 per equity share which was approved by the members of theCompany by way of special resolution passed through Postal Balloton February 16, 2025.
Additionally, the Company had received In Principle approval fromBSE Limited (“BSE”) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited(“NSE”) (“Stock Exchanges”) vide approval letters dated March 27,2025. The Company had allotted these shares to Mr Chandna on April01, 2025. The acquisition was completed on April 16, 2025, resultingin the Company holding a 100% stake in SML, thereby making SML awholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
The Company has received all necessary regulatory approvals asper applicable laws. The Company received Trading Approval forpreferential issue of 63,64,800 equity shares on May 12, 2025.
The Company continued to provide CFS/ ICD business services to itscustomers and hence, there was no change in the nature of businessor operations of the Company, which impacted the financial positionof the Company during the year under review.
In order to finance the acquisition of shares of Haryana OrbitalRail Corporation Limited (HORCL) from Allcargo Logistics Limited
(ACL), a Promoter Group Company, the Company had approvedthe borrowing of a Rupee Term Loan of '140 Crores from AseemInfrastructure Finance Limited (AIFL). The loan will be utilizedexclusively for the purpose of acquiring the said shares from ACL,thereby facilitating the consolidation of the Company's strategicinterests in HORCL. This development constitutes a material changeand commitment that is expected to have an impact on the financialposition of the Company.
During the year under review, no significant and material orders werepassed by the regulators or courts or tribunals which would adverselyimpact the going concern status and the Company's operations infuture.
On June 07, 2024, the Company had received Credit Rating for itslong term and short term Bank/Financial Institutional loan facilitiesfrom CRISIL Ratings Limited as mentioned below:
Sr
Instrument
Ratings
Bank Loan Facilities Rated
1 Long Term Rating
CRISIL A /Stable (Assigned)
Short Term Rating
CRISIL A1 (Assigned)
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted anydeposits from the public falling within the meaning of Section 73and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) and Rules framedthereunder.
As on March 31, 2025, the authorized Share Capital of the Company is'55,00,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty-Five Crores) consisting of 27,50,00,000(Twenty-Seven Crores and Fifty Lakhs) equity shares of '2/- (RupeesTwo) each.
Issued, subscribed and paid-up capital of the Company as at March31, 2025 is '49,13,91,048 (Rupees Forty Nine Crores Thirteen LakhsNinety One thousand and Forty Eight) consisting of 24,56,95,524(Twenty Four Crores Fifty Six Lakhs Ninety Five Thousand Five Hundredand Twenty Four) equity shares of '2/- (Rupees Two) each.
On April 01, 2025, the Company issued and allotted 63,64,800 (SixtyThree Lakhs Sixty Four Thousand and Eight Hundred) Equity sharesof Face value of '2/- (Rupees Two) each to Mr Ashish VijayprakashChandna, Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company in lieuof acquisition of 40,80,000 Equity shares of Speedy MultimodesLimited, Material Subsidiary of the Company. Consequently, theissued, subscribed and paid-up capital of the Company amounts to'50,41,20,648 (Rupees Fifty Crores Forty One Lakhs Twenty ThousandSix Hundred and Forty Eight) consisting of 25,20,60,324 (Twenty FiveCrores Twenty Lakhs Sixty Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty Four)equity shares of '2/- (Rupees Two) each.
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards ofCorporate Governance and adhere to the Corporate Governancerequirements set out by the Securities and Exchange Board of India(“SEBI”).
A separate section on the Corporate Governance together withthe requisite certificates obtained from the Practicing CompanySecretary, confirming compliance with the provisions of CorporateGovernance as stipulated in Regulation 34 read along with ScheduleV of the Listing Regulations is included in the Annual Report.
During the year under review, 9 (Nine) Board Meetings were convenedand held, the details of which are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report.
The details of the Composition of the Committees, meetings held,attendance of Committee members at such meetings and otherrelevant details are provided in the 'Corporate Governance Report'.
During the year under review, there is no instance of non-acceptanceof any recommendation of the Audit Committee of the Company bythe Board of Directors.
As on March 31, 2025 the following were the Directors on the Board ofthe Company:
No.
Name of the Director
DIN
Designation
Kaiwan DossabhoyKalyaniwalla
00060776
Non Executive- NonIndependent Director
Suresh Kumar Ramiah
07019419
Managing Director
3
VaishanavkiranShashikiran Shetty
07077444
4
Mahendrakumar
Chouhan
00187253
Independent Director
5
Radha Ahluwalia
00936412
6
Prafulla PremsukhChhajed
03544734
In accordance with the Section 152 of the Act and the Articles ofAssociation of the Company Mr Kaiwan Dossabhoy Kalyaniwalla(DIN: 00060776), Chairman and Non-Executive Director of theCompany, retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and, being eligible,offers himself for re-appointment.
Attention of the Members is invited to the relevant item in the Noticeof the 6th AGM and the explanatory Statement thereto.
During the Financial year 2024-25, none of the Director's had resignedfrom the Board of the Company.
The Company has received declarations from all IndependentDirectors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence asprescribed under Section 149(6) and (7) of the Act and Regulations16 and 25 of the Listing Regulations. There has been no change in thecircumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of theCompany.
The Company has received confirmation from the IndependentDirectors regarding their registration in the Independent Directorsdatabank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
Pursuant to Sections 134 and 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulations 17 and 19 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 (the “Listing Regulations”), the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee of the Company (NRC) has set the criteria forperformance evaluation of the Board, its Committees, individualDirectors including the Chairman of the Company and the same aregiven in detail in the 'Corporate Governance Report'.
Based on the criteria set by NRC, the Board has carried out annualevaluation of its own performance, Chairman, its committeesand individual Directors for FY2024-25. The questionnaires onperformance evaluation were prepared in line with the GuidanceNote on Board Evaluation dated January 5, 2017, issued by SEBI asamended from time to time. An online platform has been provided toeach Director for their feedback and evaluation.
The parameters for performance evaluation of the Board includesthe roles and responsibilities of the Board, timeliness for circulatingthe board papers, content and the quality of information providedto the Board, attention to the Company's long term strategic issues,risk management, overseeing and guiding major plans of action,acquisitions etc.
The performance of the Board and individual Director was evaluatedby the Board seeking inputs from all the Directors. The performance ofthe Committees was evaluated by the Board seeking inputs from theCommittee members. NRC reviewed the performance of individualDirector and separate meeting of the Independent Directors wasalso held to review the performance of Non-Independent Directors,performance of the Board as a whole and performance of theChairman of the Company taking into account the views of ManagingDirector and Non-Executive Directors. Thereafter, at the Boardmeeting, the performance of the Board, Chairman, its committeesand individual Directors was discussed and deliberated. The Board ofDirectors expressed their satisfaction towards the process followedby the Company for evaluating the performance of the Directors,Chairman, Board and its Committees.
The following are the KMP's of the Company as on March 31, 2025:
- Suresh Kumar Ramiah, Managing Director;
- Pritam Vartak, Chief Financial Officer;
- Ashish Chandna, Chief Executive Officer;
- Malav Talati, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Hardik Desai, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of theCompany resigned w.e.f. closure of business hours of April 07, 2024.Further, Malav Talati has been appointed as Company Secretary &Compliance Officer w.e.f. August 01, 2024.
NRC has framed a policy on Directors, KMP and other SeniorManagement Personnel appointment and remuneration includingcriteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,independence of a Director and other related matters in accordancewith Section 178 of the Act and the Rules framed thereunder andRegulation 19 of the Listing Regulations. The criteria as aforesaidis given in the 'Corporate Governance Report'. The RemunerationPolicy of the Company has been hosted on the Company's websiteNomination & Remuneration Policy.
The Company had adopted a Whistle Blower Policy and establishedthe necessary Vigil Mechanism, which is in line with Regulation22 of the Listing Regulations and Section 177 of the Act. Accordingto the Policy, the Whistle Blower can raise concerns relating toReportable Matters (as defined in the policy) such as unethicalbehaviour, breach of Code of Conduct, actual or suspected fraud,any other malpractice, impropriety or wrongdoings, illegality, non¬compliance of legal and regulatory requirements, retaliation againstthe Directors & Employees and instances of leakage of/suspectedleakage of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information of the Company,etc. Further, the mechanism adopted by the Company encouragesthe Whistle Blower to report genuine concerns or grievances to theAudit Committee and provides for adequate safeguards against thevictimization of Whistle Blower, who avails of such mechanism andprovides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee,in appropriate or exceptional cases. The Audit Committee overseesthe functioning of the same.
The Whistle Blower Policy is hosted on the Company's websiteWhistle-Blower-Policy.
During the year under review, the Company has not received anycomplaints through Vigil Mechanism. It is affirmed that no personnelof the Company has been denied access to the Chairman of theAudit Committee.
Our aim is to accomplish sustainable business growth, securethe Company's assets, protect shareholder investments, ensurecompliance with relevant laws and regulations and preventsignificant surprises of risks by implementing effective and
appropriate risk management systems and structures. As a leaderin the business of providing services of Container Freight Stationsand associated value added services, Allcargo Terminals Limitedis exposed to inherent business risks. To identify, evaluate, monitor,control, manage, minimize, and mitigate these risks, the Boardof Directors has formulated and implemented an Enterprise RiskManagement Policy effective from March 29, 2024. The EnterpriseRisk Management Policy is intended to ensure that an effectiverisk management framework is established and implementedwithin the Company. The roles and responsibilities defined for eachgroup identified in the organisational structure are governed in theEnterprise Risk Management Policy which is available on the websiteof the Company Enterprise Risk Management Policy and the RiskManagement Committee has been appointed to oversee potentialnegative impacts from the risk management process throughregular review meetings.
In order to ensure that we have a deep understanding of our risklandscape and are better positioned to mitigate and prevent thesame, we have initiated making risk management an integral partof the day-to-day operations of our businesses. We have in place abroad risk management framework which is formulated in line withthe ISO 31000 Risk Management - Principles and Guidelines. The risksare identified, classified, and managed in a timely and accuratemanner, and information about risks is escalated to all managementlevels so that informed decisions can be made.
Since the policy adoption, periodic workshop have been held withfunctional focus to identify and mitigate the risk in both Internal andExternal environment. Periodic checks on progress of the mitigationstrategy has helped us align with dynamics of market via expansionand maintenance. Further, the Risk Management Committeemonitors the risk management activities and ensures fraud riskassessment is an integral part of the overall risk assessment process.
During 2025, Allcargo Terminals Limited have won the Bestperformance in Risk Management award in ESG segment presentedby ICICI Lombard and CNBC - TV18. This recognition underscores ourcommitment to Risk Management, Governance and Sustainability.
The Board has laid down Internal Financial Controls and believesthat the same are commensurate with the nature and size of itsbusiness. Based on the framework of internal financial controls,work performed by the internal, statutory, and external consultants,including audit of internal financial controls over financial reportingby the Statutory Auditors and the reviews performed by theManagement and the Audit Committee, the Board is of the opinionthat the Company's internal financial controls were adequate andeffective during FY2024-25 for ensuring the orderly and efficientconduct of its business including adherence to the Company'spolicies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detectionof frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of accountingrecords and timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report on the businessoutlook and performance review for the year ended March 31, 2025,as stipulated in Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the ListingRegulations, is available as a separate section which forms part ofthe Annual Report.
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) Policy ofthe Company adopted and initiatives undertaken by the Company onCSR activities during the year are set out in Annexure 1 of this Reportin the format prescribed under the Companies (Corporate SocialResponsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time.
The CSR Policy is hosted on the Company's website CSR-Policy.
A statement containing the salient features of the FinancialStatements of its Subsidiary and Joint Venture Companies includingthe performance and financial position as per the provisions ofthe Act, is provided in the prescribed Form AOC-1 forms part ofConsolidated Financial Statements, in compliance with Section129(3) and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Act read with theRules issued thereunder which is attached as Annexure 2.
Pursuant to Section 129 of the Act and Regulation 33 of the ListingRegulations, the attached Consolidated Financial Statements of theCompany and its Subsidiary and Joint Venture Companies havebeen prepared in accordance with the applicable Ind AS provisions.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and applicable Ind AS,the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company forthe financial year 2024-25, together with the Auditor's Report formspart of this Annual Report.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the audited financialstatements, including the Consolidated Financial Statement andrelated information of the Company and the separate financialstatement of the subsidiary company, will be made available onthe Company's website at SML Financials March 2025. Any memberdesirous of inspecting or obtaining copies of the audited financialstatement, including the Consolidated Financial Statement mayemail to investor.relations@allcargoterminals.com.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has following affiliates:
1. Speedy Multimodes Limited, Subsidiary Company;
2. TransNepal Freight Services Private Limited, Joint VentureCompany;
3. Allcargo Logistics Park Private Limited, Joint Venture Company;
4. Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Limited, Associate Company.
Further, the following changes have taken place in subsidiary /associates until the date of this report:
• Speedy Multimodes Limited became a wholly owned subsidiaryof the Company w.e.f. April 16, 2025;
• Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Limited became an associateof the Company w.e.f. November 08, 2024.
The Policy for determining “Material Subsidiary” as approved by the
Board, from time to time, is hosted on the Company's website Policy-For-Determining-Material-Subsidiary.
All related party transactions/contracts/arrangements that wereentered into by the Company during the period under review werein the ordinary course of the business of the Company and wereon arm's length basis and were in compliance with the applicableprovisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations. There are nomaterial significant related party transactions entered into by theCompany with its Promoters or Directors which may have a potentialconflict with the interest of the Company at large.
All related party transactions were placed before the Audit Committeefor its approval and review on quarterly basis. Prior omnibus approvalof the Audit Committee is obtained for the transactions whichare foreseen and of a repetitive nature. The transactions enteredinto with related parties are certified by the Management and theIndependent Chartered Accountants stating the same are in theordinary course of business and at arm's length basis.
The disclosure of material related party transactions as requiredunder Section 134(1)(c) of the Act in form AOC-2 for financial yearended March 31, 2025 is attached as Annexure 3.
The policy on materiality of Related Party Transactions and also ondealing with Related Party Transactions as approved by the Boardfrom time to time, is hosted on the Company's website Related-Partv-Transaction-Policv.
Further, any related party transactions that were entered into by theCompany during the period under review are given in the notes toFinancial Statements as per Ind AS 24 which forms part of this AnnualReport.
The Company is engaged in the business of providing CFS/ICDservices and other related logistics services which falls under theinfrastructural facilities as categorized under Schedule VI of the Act.Hence, the provisions of Section 186 of the Act are not applicable tothe Company to the extent of loans given, guarantees or securitiesprovided or any investment made. However, as a good governancepractice of the Company, the details of loans given, guaranteesand securities provided are attached as Annexure 4. Details ofinvestments made are provided in the Notes to the FinancialStatements.
M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (“SRBA”)(Firm Registration No. 101049W/E300004) were appointed as StatutoryAuditors of the Company by the Members at the EGM held on April17, 2023 till the conclusion of 4th AGM to fill casual vacancy causeddue to the resignation of M/s C C Dangi & Associates, CharteredAccountants.
Further, SRBA were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Companyby the Members at the 4th AGM held on September 26, 2023 to holdoffice from the conclusion of the 4th AGM upto the conclusion of 8thAGM of the Company to be held in the year 2027 for a first term of fourconsecutive years.
SRBA have under sections 139 and 141 of the Act and Rulesframed thereunder confirmed that they are not disqualified fromcontinuing as Statutory Auditors of the Company and furnished avalid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute ofChartered Accountants of India as required under Regulation 33 ofthe Listing Regulations.
Further, the report of the Statutory Auditors along with the notes on theFinancial Statements is enclosed to this Report. The Auditor's Reportsdo not contain any qualifications, reservation, adverse remarks,observations or disclaimer on Standalone and Consolidated AuditedFinancial Statement for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The other observations made in the Auditors Report are self¬explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
There was no instance of fraud during the year under review, whichwas required by the Statutory Auditors to report to the Board and/ orCentral Government under Section 143(12) of the Act and Rules madethereunder.
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Act and Rules framed thereunder, theCompany has appointed M/s Dhrumil M. Shah & Co, LLP, CompanySecretaries in practice, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of theCompany for FY2024-25. The Report of Secretarial Auditor in FormMR-3 for FY2024-25 is attached as Annexure 5.
The Company has also obtained Secretarial Compliance Report forFY2024-25 from M/s Dhrumil M. Shah & Co, LLP, Company Secretariesin Practice in relation to compliance of all applicable SEBI Regulations/circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder, pursuant to requirement ofRegulation 24A of the Listing Regulations.
The Secretarial Audit Report and Secretarial Compliance Reportdoes not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark ordisclaimer and observations made in the Auditor's Report, except asdisclosed in the Report and intimated to the Stock Exchanges.
No instance of fraud has been reported by the Secretarial Auditors.
Further, pursuant to provisions of Regulation 24A of the ListingRegulations, Speedy Multimodes Limited (“SML”) is an unlistedmaterial subsidiary of the Company in terms of Regulation 16(1) ofthe Listing Regulations. The Secretarial Audit Report submitted by theSecretarial Auditors of SML is also attached as Annexure 5A to thisReport.
Further, as per Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the “Act”)and the Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 24A of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 (including any statutory modification(s) or amendment(s) orre-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force), an individualcan act as a Secretarial Auditor for not more than one term of fiveconsecutive years and a Secretarial Audit firm can act as SecretarialAuditors for not more than two terms of five consecutive years.
As per above, on recommendation of the Audit Committee, theBoard of Directors has considered, approved and recommended tothe shareholders of the Company, the appointment of M/s Pramod
S. Shah & Associates (“PSA”), Practicing Company Secretaries (FirmRegistration No: MU000006598) as the Secretarial Auditors of theCompany for a first term of five (5) consecutive years, commencingon April 1, 2025, until March 31, 2030 to conduct Secretarial Audit ofthe Company and to furnish the Secretarial Audit Report and suchother documents as per the applicable laws, at a remunerationto be decided by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors inconsultation with the Secretarial Auditors subject to the provisionsof the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Act, as amended from timeto time.
The Company is in compliance with all mandatory applicableSecretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretariesof India.
The details of employee remuneration as required under Section197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is attachedas Annexure 6.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required underSection 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 forms part of this Report. Further, in terms of Section 136 of theAct, the Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statements arebeing sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding theaforesaid statement. The said statement is available for inspectionby the Members at the Registered Office of the Company duringbusiness hours on working days up to the date of the AGM. If anyMember is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member cansend e-mail to investor.relations@allcargoterminals.com.
None of the employees who are posted and working in a countryoutside India, not being Directors or their relatives, draw remunerationmore than the limits prescribed under Rule 5(3) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014.
During the year under review, none of Directors of the Company hasreceived any remuneration from the Subsidiary Company except asdisclosed in the report.
The Company is committed towards bringing Safety, Health andEnvironment awareness among its employees. It also believes insafety and health enrichment of its employees and committedto provide a healthy and safe workplace for all its employees.Successfully managing Health and Safety risks is an essentialcomponent of our business strategy. The Company has identifiedHealth and Safety risk arising from its activities and has put propersystems, processes and controls mechanism i.e. Hazard Identification& Risk Assessment (HIRA) to mitigate them.
The Company has been taking various initiatives and participating in
programs of safety and welfare measures to protect its employees,
equipment and other assets from any possible loss and/or damages.
Also, Company is monitoring disclosures as per Global Reporting
Initiatives 403, Occupational, Health and Safety.
The following safety related measures are taken at various locations:
• Fire and Safety drills are conducted for all employees, workersand security personnel and all Fire hydrants are monitoredstrictly as the preparedness for emergency.
• Safety Awareness Campaign like Road Safety Week, NationalSafety week, Fire Safety Week, Electrical Safety Week,Environment Day is held/celebrated at major locations toimprove the awareness of Health, Safety & Environment ofemployees.
• Each equipment is put through comprehensive Quality Auditand Testing to ensure strong compliance to Maintenance,Safety and Reliability aspects as per the specifications byvarious Original Equipment Manufacturer. All equipments aremandatorily ensured with PUC. Fitness certificates are issuedbased on the compliance of the safety norms.
• Regular training/skills to staff and contractors to inculcateimportance of safety amongst them. Further, handling ofHazardous Material training and Terrorist Threat AwarenessTraining are provided to all employees.
• Created checks and awareness among drivers and negativeimpacts of consumption of restricted substances like alcohol,drugs and tobacco etc. and impact on their families.
• Accident prone routes identified and supervisors allocated tohave control over the vehicle movement.
• Occupational Health & Safety audits and Fire & Electrical Safetyaudits are conducted by competent agencies at regularintervals.
• Fortnightly visit by Doctors to office for medical counselling ofemployees. Further, Medical Health check-up of all employeesare conducted at regular intervals.
• CCTV and Safety alarms are installed at major locations.
• Green initiatives are taken at various locations to protect theenvironment.
• Oxygen and temperature checks were mandatory for all staffmembers and visitors at all office locations (during pandemic).
• Operations have been modified and optimized to adhere tosocial distancing requirements and work with minimal staff on¬site (during pandemic).
• All Locations undergo third party surveillance audit annually forHealth, Safety and Environment as per ISO 45001 (OccupationalHealth & Safety Management System) requirements andBiannual Fire & Electrical Safety audits are conducted. Allobservations, suggestions for improvements during audit areimplemented on priority with target dates.
The information on Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption,Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo as stipulated under Section134(3)(m) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder, is attached asAnnexure 7.
The Company has implemented a comprehensive Policy andGuidelines for the Prevention and Prohibition of Sexual Harassmentat the Workplace, in accordance with the provisions of the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”). The Internal Complaints Committee(ICC) is responsible for addressing and resolving complaints relatedto sexual harassment in the workplace. This Policy is applicable toall employees - including permanent, contractual, temporary staff,and trainees. The Policy was last amended on May 14, 2025, to ensurecontinued alignment with legal and organizational requirements.
The Company has in place a Policy and Guidelines for Preventionand Prohibition of Sexual Harassment at Workplace, in line with therequirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (the “POSH Act”).The Internal Complaints Committee (“ICC”) redresses the complaintreceived regarding sexual harassment of women at workplace.All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) arecovered under this Policy.
During the year under review, no complaints of sexual harassmentwere received.
The Company has submitted its Annual Report on the cases of sexualharassment at workplace to District Officer, Mumbai, pursuant toSection 21 of the POSH Act and Rules framed thereunder.
1. Details of the maternity leave provisions implemented in theorganization - Yes as per the Provision of Maternity BenefitsAct women are entitled to a maximum of 26 weeks of maternitybenefit, with up to 8 weeks before the expected delivery and theremaining weeks after.
2. Information on salary and benefits extended during thematernity leave period - Yes before proceeding on Maternityleave HR briefs on salary (Salary continue paid during Maternityleave upto the maximum leave period as per the provision ofthe act).
3. Any additional entitlements or facilities provided toemployees - Reimbursement of Medical expenses upto acertain limit.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder,the draft Annual Return is hosted on the website of the CompanyDraft Annual Return.
Pursuant to Section 148(1) of the Act and Rules framed thereunderrelated to maintenance of cost records is not applicable to theCompany.
No application made or proceeding is pending against the Companyunder Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year underreview.
There is no incidence of one-time settlement in respect of any loantaken from Banks or Financial Institutions during the year. Hence,disclosure pertaining to difference between amount of the valuationdone at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation donewhile taking loan is not applicable.
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Act, theBoard to the best of their knowledge and ability confirm that-
a. that in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the yearended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standardshave been followed along with proper explanation relating tomaterial departures, if any;
b. they have selected such accounting policies and applied themconsistently and made judgments and estimates that arereasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of thestate of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2025, and of theprofit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c. they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenanceof adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities;
d. the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concernbasis;
e. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followedby the Company and that such internal financial controls areadequate and were operating effectively; and
f. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance withthe provisions of all applicable laws and that such systemswere adequate and operating effectively.
The Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for thecontinued co-operation and support extended to the Companyby government authorities, customers, vendors, regulators,banks, financial institutions, auditors, legal advisors, consultants,business associates during the year. The Directors also convey theirappreciation for the contribution, dedication and confidence in themanagement.
Suresh Kumar Ramiah Kaiwan Kalyaniwalla
Managing Director Chairman & Non-Executive Director
DIN:07019419 DIN: 00060776
Date: May 14, 2025Place: Mumbai