Your Directors have immense pleasure in presenting the 15th (Fifteenth) Annual Report on the performance of the Company together with the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Company’s financial performance (Standalone and Consolidated) for FY 2024-25 is summarized below:
Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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Year ended March 31,2025
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Yearended March 31, 2024
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Year ended March 31,2025
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Yearended March 31, 2024
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Revenue from Operations
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1,10,776.52
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94,853.10
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1,10,776.52
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94,853.10
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Other Income
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2,701.83
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1,152.88
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2,701.83
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1,152.88
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Profit for the year before Finance cost, Depreciation and Exceptional Items
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19,706.94
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15,051.84
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19,706.48
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15,051.35
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Less: Finance Cost
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1,278.13
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876.66
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1,278.13
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876.66
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Less: Depreciation and Amortization Expenses
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8,103.85
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5,391.27
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8,103.85
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5,391.27
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Profit before Exceptional Items
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10,324.96
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8,783.91
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10,324.50
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8,783.42
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Less: Exceptional Item
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|
|
|
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Profit Before Tax
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10,324.96
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8,783.91
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10,324.50
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8,783.42
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Less: Tax expenses
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2,901.06
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2,196.76
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2,901.06
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2,196.76
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Profit for the year
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7,423.90
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6,587.15
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7,423.44
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6,586.66
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Other Comprehensive Income
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(38.06)
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(45.42)
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(38.06)
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(45.42)
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Total Comprehensive Income for the year
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7,385.84
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6,541.73
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7,385.38
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6,541.24
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The above figures are extracted from the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in India as specified under Sections 129 and 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended and other relevant provisions of the Act and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
The Financial Statements as stated above are available on the Company’s website at www.borosil.com
DIVIDEND
In order to conserve the resources for future growth of the Company, the Board of Directors have not recommended any dividend for the year under review.
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (the “Listing Regulations”), the Board of Directors of the Company have adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy. The same is available on the Company’s website at Dividend Distribution Policy.
RESERVES
During the year under review, the Company has not transferred any amount to the General Reserve. For more details on Reserves, please refer to Note No. 21 of the accompanying Standalone Financial Statement.
SHARE CAPITAL Fund raisethrough QIP
During the year under review, in compliance with the provisions of SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, (“SEBI ICDR Regulations”) the Listing Regulations and the Act and Rules made thereunder, the Company successfully raised ?150 crores by an issue of equity shares through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP). The proceeds from the QIP have been fully utilized towards the repayment/ prepayment, in full or in part, of long-term project loans and short-term working capital loans availed by the Company, and for general corporate purposes. The QIP significantly enhanced the Company’s financial flexibility. There have been no deviations or variations in the utilization of proceeds from the stated objects ofthe issue.
During FY 2024-25, the paid-up equity share capital of the Company has increased from ^11,45,82,095/- consisting of ^11,45,82,095 fully paid-up equity shares of ?1/- each to ^11,95,22,990/- consisting of 11,95,22,990 fully paid up equity shares of ?1/- each on account of the following:
• Allotment of 2,23,914 equity shares of face value of ?1/- each upon exercise of stock options under “Borosil Limited - Special Purpose Employee Stock Option Plan, 2020” and “Borosil Limited - Employee Stock Option Scheme 2020”; and
• Allotment of 47,16,981 Equity Shares on June 25, 2024, to eligible Qualified Institutional Buyers under the provisions of Chapter VI of SEBI ICDR Regulations, 2018 at a premium of ?317 per equity share aggregating to ?150 crores.
During the year under review, the Company has neither issued shares with differential voting rights nor sweat equity shares.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW (STANDALONE)
During FY 2024-25, the Company achieved Revenue from Operations of ?1,107.77 crores as against ?948.53 crores in FY 2023-24, representing a growth of 16.79%. This includes other operating income of ?19.19 crores during FY 2024-25 as against ?6.28 crores in FY 2023-24.
The Profit Before Finance Cost, Depreciation and Exceptional Items for the year amounted to ?197.07 crores, representing margin of 17.79%, an increase by 30.93%. The Company’s Operational Profit Before Tax was ?83.87 crores in FY 2024-25 as compared to ?82.21 crores in FY 2023-24. The Company earned Other Income of ?27.02 crores during FY 2024-25 as compared to ?11.53 crores in FY 2023-24. The other income during FY 2024-25 was primarily on account of income from investments and transfer of tenancy rights in certain assets. The Company recorded Profit Before Tax of ?103.25 crores in FY 2024-25 as compared to ?87.84 crores in FY 2023-24.
Profit After Tax (PAT) during FY 2024-25 was ?74.24 crores as against ?65.87 crores in the previous year, showing a growth of 12.70%. The effective tax rate for FY 2024-25, including provisions for deferred tax was 28.10%, as compared to an effective tax rate of 25.01% during FY 2023-24. The higher effective tax rate was primarily due to discontinuation of indexation benefits on long-term capital assets, effective July 23, 2024, resulting in a reversal of deferred tax credit.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW (CONSOLIDATED)
During FY 2024-25, the Company achieved Revenue from Operations of ?1,107.77 crores as against ?948.53 crores in FY 2023-24, representing a growth of 16.79%. This includes other operating income of ?19.19 crores during FY 2024-25 as against ?6.28 crores in FY 2023-24.
The Profit Before Finance Cost, Depreciation and Exceptional Items for the year amounted to ?197.06 crores, representing margin of 17.79%, an increase by 30.93%.
The Company’s Operational Profit Before Tax was ?83.86 crores in FY 2024-25 as compared to ?82.20 crores in FY 2023-24.
The Company earned Other Income of ?27.02 crores during FY 2024-25 as compared to ?11.53 crores in FY 2023-24. The other income during FY 2024-25 was primarily on account of income from investments and transfer of tenancy rights in certain assets.
The Company recorded a Profit Before Tax of?103.25 crores in FY 2024-25 as compared to ?87.83 crores in FY 2023-24. Profit After Tax (PAT) during FY 2024-25 was ?74.23 crores as against ?65.87 crores in the previous year. The effective tax rate for FY 2024-25 was 28.10% as against 25.01% in the previous year. The higher effective tax rate was primarily due to discontinuation of indexation benefits on long-term capital assets, effective July 23, 2024, resulting in a reversal of deferred tax credit.
As of March 31, 2025, the Company has net debt of ?26.51 crores as against ?159.39 crores as of March 31, 2024. In line with its treasury policy, all incremental funds are invested in high credit quality secured debt instruments.
During FY 2024-25, the Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) was 12.83%. However, the operating ROCE was 11.49% (excluding surplus funds of ?49.63 crores, deferred tax of ?18.97 crores and capital work in progress of ?13.55 crores). The closing capital employed for the business was ?841.15 crores with Earnings before Interest and Tax (EBIT) of ?96.66 crores. The EBIT margin of the Company during FY 2024-25 was 8.72%.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under the Listing Regulations, forms part of this Annual Report as Annexure A.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (“BRSR”) disclosing initiatives taken by the Company from an environmental, social and governance perspective, forms part of this Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of Corporate Governance and adhering to the Corporate Governance requirements and transparency in all its dealings and places high emphasis on business ethics.
As per Regulation 34 read with Schedule V to the Listing Regulations, a separate report on Corporate Governance, together with a certificate from M/s. Chaturvedi & Shah LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.101720W/ W100355), Statutory Auditors of the Company, regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under the Listing Regulations, forms part of this Annual Report.
BOROSIL ESOP SCHEMES
The Company has in force the following Schemes, which are in line with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021 (“SBEB Regulations”):
• Borosil Limited - Special Purpose Employee Stock Option Plan 2020 (“ESOP 2020”); and
• Borosil Limited - Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2020 (“NEW ESOS 2020”).
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee administers and monitors ESOP 2020 and NEW ESOS 2020. The Company has obtained a certificate from M/s. Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, Secretarial Auditor of the Company, confirming that the ESOP Schemes, viz. ESOP 2020 and NEW ESOS 2020 have been implemented in accordance with SBEB Regulations and in accordance with the resolutions passed by the Board of Directors, who were authorized in this behalf, and the shareholders in the general meeting, respectively. This certificate will be available for inspection by the Members during the Annual General Meeting.
The details required to be disclosed under Regulation 14 of SBEB Regulations in respect of ESOP 2020 and NEW ESOS 2020, are available on the Company’s website at www.borosil.com
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES AND ITS PERFORMANCE
Acalypha Realty Limited (“ARL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, intends to venture in the real estate business and is yet to commence its business operations. During the year ended March 31,2025, ARL incurred a loss of ?0.46 lakhs, as compared to a loss of ?0.49 lakhs during the previous year ended March 31, 2024.
Stylenest India Limited (“SIL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has been incorporated on April 08, 2025. SIL will be engaged, inter alia, in the business of manufacturing, marketing and distribution of household and kitchenware products and related items.
The Company does not have any associate/Joint venture companies.
The Company has formulated a Policy for determining material subsidiaries. The said policy is available on the Company’s website at Material Subsidiary Policy.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Consolidated Financial Statement of the Company for FY 2024-25 are prepared in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and as stipulated under Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations, as well as in accordance with the
Indian Accounting Standards notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended. The Audited Consolidated Financial Statement, together with the Auditor’s Report thereon, forms part of this Annual Report.
A statement providing details of performance, contribution to the overall performance of the Company and salient features of the financial statement of the Subsidiary Company is provided as Annexure (Form AOC-1) to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statement of the Company and therefore, not repeated in this Report to avoid duplication.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statement of the Company, along with relevant documents and the Financial Statement of the Subsidiary Company, are available on the Company’s website at Audited Financial Statements and Annual Report.
Any member desirous of obtaining copies of the Financial Statement of the Subsidiary Company may write an e-mail to bl.secretarial@borosil.com up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting (the “AGM”).
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee had appointed Mr. Adarsh Menon (DIN: 10805162) as an Additional Non-Executive, Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for a term of 3 (three) consecutive years i.e. from November 13, 2024 up to November 12, 2027 subject to approval of the Members of the Company.
The Members of the Company on January 25, 2025, by way of a Special Resolution passed through Postal Ballot, approved appointment of Mr. Adarsh Menon as a Non¬ Executive Independent Director for a term of 3 (three) consecutive years i.e. from November 13, 2024 up to November 12, 2027, not liable to retire by rotation.
Additionally, the Members of the Company on January 25, 2025, by way of Special Resolutions, approved the following:
• Re-appointment of Mr. Kewal Handa (DIN: 00056826) as an Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for the second term of 5 (five) consecutive years i.e. from February 03, 2025 up to February 02, 2030;
• Re-appointment of Mr. Kanwar Bir Singh Anand (DIN: 03518282) as an Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for the second term of 5 (five) consecutive years i.e. from February 03, 2025 up to February 02, 2030; and
• Re-appointmentof Ms. AnupaSahney(DIN: 00341721) as an Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for the second term of 5 (five) consecutive years i.e. from February 03, 2025 up to February 02, 2030
Retirement by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Kheruka (DIN: 00016909), Non¬ Executive Director retires by rotation and, being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Kheruka, aged around 73 years, is a Non-Executive Director, Chairman and Promoter of the Company. In terms of Regulation 17(1A) of the Listing Regulations, consent of the Members by way of Special Resolution is required for continuation of a Non-Executive Director beyond the age of 75 years. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Kheruka will be attaining the age of 75 years on July 23, 2026, and hence his continuation beyond 75 years would require the approval of the Members by way of a Special resolution.
Re-appointment ofWhole-time Director
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary (DIN: 07425111) was appointed as Whole-time Director of the Company for a period of 3 (three) years with effect from February 12, 2023. The present term of Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary is up to February 11, 2026. The Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on May 19, 2025, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and subject to the approval of the Members of the Company, have re¬ appointed Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary as Whole-time Director of the Company for a further period of 3 (three) years commencing from February 12, 2026.
The resolutions seeking Members’ approval for the above re-appointment of Directors, along with the disclosures required pursuantto Regulation 36 of the Listing Regulations and the Secretarial Standards-2 on General Meetings, form part of the Notice of the ensuing 15th AGM.
Independent Directors & declaration of their Independence
As at March 31,2025, the Company has 4 (four) Independent Directors, namely, Ms. Anupa Sahney, Mr. Kewal Handa, Mr. Kanwar Bir Singh Anand and Mr. Adarsh Menon.
All Independent Directors of the Company have given declarations under Section 149(7) of the Act that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations. In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective, independent judgment and without any external influence. The Board of Directors of the Company have taken on record the declaration and confirmation submitted by the Independent Directors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same. The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with Schedule IV to the Act and the Company’s Code of Conduct. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company.
The Board of Directors believes that the Company’s Independent Directors are distinguished professionals, possessing deep expertise and extensive experience across a broad range of areas. They uphold the highest standards of integrity and maintain their independence from the management.
The Company has received confirmation from the Independent Directors of the Company regarding the registration of their names in the databank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in terms of Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
Familiarization Program for Independent Directors
The details of the familiarization programfor the Independent Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance section, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Board Committees
As on March 31, 2025, the Board has the following statutory Committees according to their respective roles and defined scope:
• Audit Committee;
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;
• Stakeholders Relationship Committee; and
• Risk Management Committee.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors accepted all recommendations made by the Committees of the Board, with no instances of non-acceptance. The details of the composition of the Board and its Committees, number of meetings held, attendance of Board and Committee members at such meetings, including the terms of reference of the Committees, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
The composition and terms of reference of all the Committees of the Company are in line with the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations.
NumberofBoard Meetings
The Board of Directors of the Company met four (4) times during the year on May 24, 2024, August 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and February 07, 2025.
Board Evaluation
The Company has devised a framework for performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and individual Directors in compliance with the provisions of Sections 134 and 178 of the Act, Regulation 17(10) of the Listing Regulations and the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company.
Structured questionnaires were circulated to provide feedback on the functioning of the Board, its Committees and individual Directors. The observations and feedback from the Directors were discussed and presented to the Chairman of the Board.
The criteria for evaluation of Directors included aspects such as attendance, participation and contribution by a director, commitment, acquaintance with business, effective deployment of knowledge and expertise, integrity and maintenance of confidentiality, independence of judgment, effective participation, domain knowledge, compliance with code of conduct, focus on core values, vision and mission, etc. These aspects help to assess the performance and effectiveness of Directors in fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities and contribution to the overall governance and success of the Company.
The criteria for evaluation of the Board included aspects such as monitoring compliance of corporate governance regulations, role of Chairman, Executive Directors and
Non-Independent Directors clearly defined, appropriate industry knowledge and diversity of experience and background, proper mix of competencies and qualification, understanding of the Company, consideration of critical issues, management’s responses, and steps towards improvement, demonstration of integrity, credibility and trustworthiness, frequency of meetings, quality time is devoted in reviewing the implementation of the strategy, strategic foresight, financial reporting process, audit functions and internal controls, ethics & compliance, succession plan for Board members including the Board Chairman and Senior Management Personnel.
The criteria for evaluation of Committees included aspects such as structure of the Committees and its working procedures, frequency of meetings, effectiveness of the Committees, independence of the Committees from the Board and contribution to decisions of the Board, whether the Committee has sought necessary clarifications, information and explanations from management, internal and external auditors, etc.
The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process, and the performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees, and Directors, including Independent Directors, was found to be satisfactory.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP)
As at March 31, 2025, in terms of the provisions of Section 2(51) and Section 203 of the Act, the following are the KMPs of the Company:
• Mr. Shreevar Kheruka - Vice Chairman, Managing Director and CEO;
• Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary - Whole-time Director;
• Mr. Anand Sultania - Chief Financial Officer
During the year under review, following her resignation, Ms. Anshu Agarwal ceased to serve as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Key Managerial
Personnel and Senior Management Personnel) of the Company, effective from the close of business hours on February 28, 2025.
Subsequent to the year under review, the Board, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, appointed Mr. Suresh Savaliya as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Key Managerial
Personnel and Senior Management Personnel) of the Company, effectivefrom April 02, 2025.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has in place a Policy on Directors’ appointment and remuneration, including Key Managerial Personnel and other employees. This policy outlines the guiding principles for the Nomination and Remuneration Committee for identifying persons who are qualified to become Directors and to determine the independence of Directors, while considering their appointment as Directors of the Company and that remuneration is directed towards rewarding performance based on Individual as well as organizational achievements and Industry benchmarks.
The said policy was amended during the year and the same is available on the website of the Company at Remuneration Policy.
BOARD DIVERSITY
The Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse Board in its success. The Company believes that a truly diverse Board will leverage differences in thought, perspective, knowledge, skill, regional and industry experience, cultural and geographical backgrounds, age, ethnicity, race and gender, which will help the Company retain a competitive advantage. The Policy on the Diversity of the Board of Directors adopted by the Board, sets out its approach to diversity.
WHISTLE BLOWER/VIGIL MECHANISM POLICY
The Company promotes safe, ethical and compliant conduct across all its business activities and has put in place a mechanism for reporting illegal or unethical behavior. The Company has established a robust Vigil Mechanism and a Whistleblower Policy in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations. Employees and other stakeholders are encouraged to report actual or suspected violations of applicable laws and regulations and the Code of Conduct. Additional details about the Vigil Mechanism and Whistleblower Policy of the Company are explained in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report, and the Policy is available on the website of the Company at Vigil Mechanism and Whistle-Blower Policy.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Amid continuous shift in business paradigm marked by geopolitical shifts, technological disruption, regulatory changes, and market volatility, effective risk management has become essential for sustainable business performance. The Company acknowledges the range of potential risks
and remains committed to proactively manage such risks to facilitate the achievement of business objectives.
With this context in mind, the Company has developed and implemented an Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) Policy and framework, benchmarked with leading international risk management standards such as ISO 31000:2018 and Committee of Sponsoring Organization of the Treadway Commission (‘COSO’) -2017 ERM Integrated Framework. The ERM Policy and Framework outlines the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders across the organization to strengthen risk governance; establishes processes of risk management, viz. Risk Identification, Assessment, Prioritization, Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting; and facilitates a coordinated and integrated approach for managing Risks & Opportunities across the organization. The management teams across businesses and functions analyzes risks in their operations and related to their strategic objectives, at least annually, considering bottom-up risk assessment, an external outlook and top management input.
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 21 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has formed a Risk Management Committee. The Risk Management Committee conducts integrated risk and performance reviews on bi-annual basis along with the Senior Executives engaged in different business divisions and functions. The Committee reviews the top identified enterprise level risks and the effectiveness of the existing controls and developed mitigation plans to provide feedback and guidance on treatment and mitigation of the existing and emerging risks. The Risk Management Committee has also adopted the practice of reviewing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to facilitate in-depth analysis of the identified risks, evaluating the adequacy of existing risk management systems and advising for any additional actions and areas of improvement required for effective implementation of the ERM Policy and Framework. The Committee also ensures the allocation of sufficient resources for the business to effectively mitigate key risks and ensure that business value is safeguarded and enhanced consistently. The overall ERM program developed by the Company rests on the foundation of continuous training and development of employees across all the levels on risk management practices to enhance the awareness of ERM framework and foster a culture of risk- informed decision-making. The Company is resolute in its efforts to keep the Risk Management Policy efficient and relevant. In line with this commitment, a comprehensive
review of the existing ERM Policy was undertaken during the year and the revised policy was reviewed and approved by the Risk Management Committee.
INTERNALCONTROLSYSTEMSANDTHEIRADEQUACY
Internal control systems of the Company are commensurate with its size and the nature of its operations. The Company’s internal control systems include policies and procedures, IT systems, delegation of authority, segregation of duties, internal audit and review framework, etc. Clearly defined roles and responsibilities have been institutionalized and systems and procedures are periodically reviewed to keep pace with the growing size and complexity of the Company’s operations. Controls were tested during the year under review, and no reportable material weakness in the operations or in the design was observed. These controls are periodically reviewed to ensure that they remain updated to the changes in environment.
During FY 2024-25, internal audits were conducted by both the Company’s internal audit team and Mahajan & Aibara, Chartered Accountants LLP, the joint internal auditor. The Audit Committee reviews the Internal Audit Reports on a quarterly basis.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year under review, all contracts/arrangements/ transactions entered into by the Company with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm’s length basis. Contracts/arrangements/transactions that were material were entered into with related parties in accordance with the policy of the Company on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with Related Party T ransactions.
The Company has not entered into any contract/ arrangement/transaction with related parties that is required to be reported in Form No. AOC-2 in terms of Section 134(3) (h) read with Section 188 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Company has formulated a policy on dealing with RPTs. The same is available on the Company’s website at Related Party Transaction Policy.
The details of RPTs that were entered into during FY 2024-25 are given in the Notes forming part of the Standalone Financial Statement, which forms part of this Annual Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to sustainable development by implementing a Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) strategy. This approach emphasizes on respect for communities and local cultures, environmental protection, and the conservation of natural resources and energy. Through partnerships with communities, the Company aims to foster meaningful changes that enhance the quality of life, thereby creating shared value for both the communities and the Company.
The details of contribution made by the Company during the year under reviewtowards the CSR activities are as under:
Sr.
No.
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CSR Project or activity
|
Amount spent during FY 2024-25 (? in lakhs)
|
1
|
Inspire Institute of Sport for the food & nutrition program for athletes to promote Olympic sports in India.
|
121.00
|
2
|
Seva Yagna Samiti for distributing milkto poorand orphan patients.
|
6.00
|
3
|
Calcutta Social Project for providing education, shelterto underprivileged children. Imparting them vocational training, developing their skills, community engagement initiatives and talent nurturing.
|
10.00
|
4
|
Saat Saath Arts for the establishment of the Sculpture Park in Jaipur.
|
25.00
|
5
|
Ladesar program for providing food kits to malnourished children (directly by the Company).
|
4.95
|
6
|
Mass plantation program in Jaipur (directly by the Company).
|
3.50
|
7
|
Construction of girls’ public library at Anantpura Gram Panchayat (directly by the Company).
|
12.25
|
|
Total
|
182.70
|
The Annual Report on CSR activities in terms of Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014, is attached herewith as Annexure B to this Report. For other details regarding the CSR Committee, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. The CSR Policy is available on the Company’s website at CSR Policy.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) of the Act, read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder, the Annual Return in Form MGT-7 for FY 2024-25 is available on the website of the Company at Form MGT-7.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
During the year under review, there were no significant/ material orders passed by the Regulators/Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
AUDITORSAND THEIR REPORT Statutory Auditors
M/s. Chaturvedi & Shah LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.101720W/W100355) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on August 26, 2021, for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years from the conclusion of the 11th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 16th Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Auditors of the Company.
The Notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditors’ Reports are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Statutory Auditors’ Reports for FY 2024-25 do not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimer.
Cost Auditors
During FY 2024-25, maintenance of cost records and the requirement of cost audit, as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148 of the Act and Rules made thereunder, did not apply to the Company.
Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Rules framed thereunder, the Board had appointed M/s. Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company for FY 2024-25. The Report of the Secretarial Auditors in Form MR-3 for FY 2024-25 is attached as Annexure C to this Report.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, the Company has obtained a Secretarial
Compliance Report for FY 2024-25 from M/s. Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
The Secretarial Audit Report and Secretarial Compliance Report do not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimer.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made thereunder and Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Audit Committee and Board of Directors at their respective meetings held on May 19, 2025, have recommended the appointment of M/s. Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a period of five consecutive years to hold office from the conclusion of the ensuing AGM i.e. 15th Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) till the conclusion of 20th AGM of the Company to be held in the Year 2030, to the Members for their approval. The resolution seeking approval of the Members for the appointment of M/s. Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP, for a term of 5 years, has been incorporated in the Notice ofthe ensuing 15th AGM.
Reporting of Fraud
During the year under review, the Statutory and Secretarial Auditors have not reported any instances of fraud committed in the Company by its officers or employees to the Audit Committee underSection 143(12) ofthe Act.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
On the basis ofthe disclosures given in the Annual Accounts and on further discussion with the Statutory Auditors of the Company from time to time, the Board of Directors state as under:
(a) that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;
(b) that we have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
(c) that we have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) that we have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) that we have laid down Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the Company and that such Internal Financial Controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
(f) that we have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
PARTICULARSOFLOANS,GUARANTEES,SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS
Except for salary advances or loans to employees in accordance with the Company’s Loan Policy and the provisions of the Act, the Company did not give any loan, provide any guarantee or security during the year under review. For details of investments made by the Company during the year under review, please refer to Note Nos. 8 and 13 to the Standalone Financial Statement, which forms part of this Annual Report.
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
The Company has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and has implemented an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in accordance with the POSH Act, 2013. In line with the statutory requirements, Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) have been constituted at all offices and plant locations to address any such concerns. During the year, no complaints were received.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required pursuant to the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are annexed as Annexure D to this Report.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement containing particulars of employees, forms part of this Report. In accordance with the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, this Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statements are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the aforesaid statement. The said statement is available for inspection electronically by the Members
of the Company. Any Member interested in obtaining a copy thereof may write to the Company Secretary at bl.secretarial@borosil.com.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY
ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGSAND OUTGO
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo as stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) ofthe Act read with Rule 8(3) ofthe Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are furnished as Annexure Eto this Report.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company is in compliance with applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating to ‘Meetings ofthe Board of Directors’ and ‘General Meetings’, respectively, issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
• There has been no change in the nature of the business of the Company during the year under review
• No Director of the Company is in receipt of any remuneration or commission from its subsidiary
• The Company does not have any scheme or provision of money for the purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees
• The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public falling within the meaning of the provisions of Sections 73 and 76 of the Act and the Rules framed thereunder
• There has been no issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme save and except Employees’ Stock Options Schemes referred to in this Report
• No application has been made or any proceeding pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, as amended from time to time
• There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bankor Financial Institution
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company, subsequent to the close of FY 2024-25 till the date of this Report.
APPRECIATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors appreciate the hard work, dedication, and commitment of all the employees of the Company. The Directors extend their sincere gratitude to the shareholders, government and regulatory authorities, banks, rating agencies, stock exchanges, depositories, auditors, customers, vendors, business partners, suppliers, distributors, communities in the neighborhood of the Company’s operations and other stakeholders for their continuous support and the confidence they have placed in the Management.
Forand on behalf ofthe Board ofDirectors P. K. Kheruka
Date: May 19, 2025 Chairman
Place: Mumbai DIN : 00016909
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