The Board of Directors is pleased to present the Annual Report of Iris Clothings Limited (“the Company”), providing an overview of the Company's performance, operations, governance practices and the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026.
Operational Highlights
Financial Highlights
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PARTICULARS (RS. IN LAKHS)
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FY 2025-26
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FY 2024-25
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Revenue from Operations
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19,086.94
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14,608.89
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Other Income
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18.46
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49.03
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Total Income
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19,105.40
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14,657.92
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Total Expenses
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16,894.39
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12,876.38
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Profit or Loss before Extraordinary items Exceptional
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2,211.01
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1,781.54
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Profit or Loss before tax
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2,211.01
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1,781.54
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Less: Tax Expenses
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591.78
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469.32
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Profit or Loss after Tax
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1,619.24
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1,312.23
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Other Comprehensive Income
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—
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—
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Total Comprehensive Income
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1,619.24
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1,312.23
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State of Company's Affairs
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2026, the Company continued to demonstrate resilient operational and fi¬ nancial performance, supported by sustained demand for its products and prudent business strategies. The Company's Revenue from Operations increased to Rs. 19,086.94 lakhs from Rs. 14,608.89 lakhs in the previous financial year, regis¬ tering a growth of approximately 30.66%. The Total Income stood at Rs. 19,105.40 lakhs, as against Rs. 14,657.92 lakhs in the previous year.
The Company's Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased to Rs. 2,211.01 lakhs from Rs. 1,781.54 lakhs in the previous finan¬ cial year, reflecting an increase of approximately 24.11%. After providing for tax of Rs. 591.78 lakhs, the Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at Rs. 1,619.24 lakhs, compared to Rs. 1,312.23 lakhs in the previous year, registering a growth of approximately 23.39%. There was no Other Comprehensive Income during the year and, accordingly, the Total Comprehensive Income amounted to Rs. 1,619.24 lakhs.
The financial performance reflects the Company's continued focus on operational efficiency, disciplined cost management and sustainable growth. Your Director's remain confident that the Company's strong fundamentals, customer-centric ap¬ proach and strategic initiatives will continue to support its long¬ term growth and create value for all stakeholders.
Change in Nature of Business
The Company continued to carry on the same line of business during the financial year 2025-26, and there was no change in the nature of its business.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, prepared in accordance with Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”), forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
The report contains certain forward-looking statements that re¬ flect the Company's current expectations regarding future events and business performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements due to various risks, uncertainties, and other factors beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, readers are advised to exercise due caution while relying on these forward¬ looking statements.
Share Capital
Equity Shares
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on 31st March, 2026 was Rs. 38,06,62,940/- divided into 19,03,31,470 Equity Shares of Rs. 2/- each.
The capital structure of the Company as on 31st March, 2026 reflects the following significant corporate actions:
Rights Issue: Pursuant to the approval of the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 14th December, 2024, the Company completed a Rights Issue. The Board, at its meeting held on 24th April, 2025, allotted 1,35,95,105 equity shares of face value Rs. 2/- each at an issue price of ?35/- per equity share (including a premium of Rs. 33/- per equity share) to the eligible shareholders.
Bonus Issue: Subsequently, on 7th July, 2025, the Board of Directors allotted 9,51,65,735 fully paid-up bonus equity shares of face value Rs. 2/- each in the ratio of 1:1, thereby doubling the Company's paid-up equity share capital.
Sweat Equity Shares
During the financial year under review, the Company did not is¬ sue any Sweat Equity Shares. Accordingly, the disclosure re¬ quirements under Rule 8(13) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 are not applicable.
Differential Voting Rights
During the financial year under review, the Company did not is¬ sue any equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise. Accordingly, the disclosure requirements under Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 are not applicable.
Employee Stock Options
During the financial year under review, the Company did not grant or issue any Employee Stock Options under any Employee Stock Option Scheme. Accordingly, the disclosure requirements under Rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 are not applicable.
Dividend
The Board of Directors has considered it prudent to retain the profits within the business to support strategic growth initia¬ tives, operational expansion and future capital requirements. Accordingly, no dividend has been recommended for the finan¬ cial year ended 31st March, 2026.
Transfer of unpaid & unclaimed Dividends & Shares to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
Pursuant to Sections 124 and 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (“IEPF Rules”) there was no unclaimed/unpaid dividend, hence the company is not required to transfer any amount to Investor Education and Protection Fund.
Reserves
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors has not proposed to transfer any amount to the General Reserve.
Material Changes and Commitments Affecting the Financial Position of the Company
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(l) of the Companies Act, 2013, the following material changes and commitments have occurred between the close of the financial year ended 31st March, 2026 and the date of this Report:
The Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on 8th July, 2026, approved the acquisition of 5,10,000 equity shares, representing 51% of the paid-up equity share capital of Infinia Lifestyle Private Limited from its existing shareholders, Mr. Harsh Vardhan Sarda and Mrs. Pooja Sarda, for an aggre¬ gate purchase consideration of Rs. 57.12 crore, payable partly by cash and partly by issue of equity shares. The proposed ac¬ quisition is in line with the Company's strategic objective of ex¬ panding its presence in the apparel segment, diversifying its product portfolio and strengthening its market position by en¬ tering the athleisure wear category. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, Infinia Lifestyle Private Limited will be¬ come a subsidiary of the Company.
The Board also approved, subject to the approval of the share¬ holders, stock exchange and such other statutory / regulatory approvals as may be required, the issuance and allotment of up to 77,08,183 equity shares of face value Rs. 2/- each at an issue price of Rs. 41.67 per equity share (including a premium of ?39.67 per equity share) on a preferential basis, for consid¬ eration other than cash. The proposed preferential issue forms part of the purchase consideration payable to the sellers to¬ wards the aforesaid acquisition.
The proposed acquisition and preferential issue are expected to strengthen the Company's long-term growth prospects by expanding its business portfolio, enhancing its presence in the Indian apparel market and creating long-term value for its
stakeholders. The transaction shall be consummated upon re¬ ceipt of the requisite approvals and fulfilment of the conditions precedent under the definitive transaction documents.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The particulars required to be disclosed pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are set out below:
Conservation of Energy
The Company continues to accord high priority to energy con¬ servation as an integral part of its operational strategy. Continuous efforts are made to optimize energy consumption across its manufacturing facilities through efficient processes, preventive maintenance of equipment and adoption of energy- efficient practices.
During the year under review, the energy consumed by the company was 22,26,883 units amounting to Rs. 227.72/- lakhs.
Technology Absorption
The Company continually evaluates and adopts appropriate technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve prod¬ uct quality and optimize manufacturing processes. The man¬ agement remains abreast of technological developments in the industry and undertakes suitable initiatives for technology upgradation, wherever considered necessary. Regular training programmes are conducted for employees to familiarize them with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
The Company continues to strengthen its presence in the inter¬ national market through the export of its products. The details of foreign exchange earnings and expenditure during the finan¬ cial year under review are as follows:
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PARTICULARS (RS. IN LAKHS)
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FINANCIAL YEAR 2Q25-26
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FINANCIAL YEAR 2Q24-25
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Earnings in Foreign Currencies
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276.14
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123.47
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Expenditure in Foreign Currencies
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476.35
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Risk Management
The Company has in place a comprehensive risk management framework to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risks that may affect its business and operations. The framework is peri¬ odically reviewed by the management and the Board to ensure its effectiveness.
The Company proactively manages strategic risks through business planning and market assessment, operational risks through robust internal controls and standard operating proce¬ dures, supply chain risks by maintaining a diversified vendor base and efficient inventory management, compliance risks through regular monitoring of statutory and regulatory require¬ ments and cyber and information security risks by implement¬ ing appropriate IT controls and data security measures.
The Board periodically reviews the risk management frame¬ work and is of the opinion that there are no risks which, in its assessment, may threaten the existence of the Company.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The Company remains committed to its Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) initiatives and continues to undertake activities in accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time. The CSR initiatives of the Company are aimed at contributing towards sustainable and inclusive development while creating a positive impact on society.
The CSR Policy of the Company lays down the guiding princi¬ ples for undertaking CSR activities and is available on the website of the Company at www.irisclothings.in.
The Annual Report on CSR activities, containing the disclo¬ sures prescribed under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, forms part of this Report as ‘Annexure A'.
Particulars of Loans Given, Investments Made, GuaranteesGiven or Security Provided
During the financial year under review, the Company has not granted any loans, provided any guarantees or securities, or made any investments requiring disclosure under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Related Parties Transactions
During the year under review, all contracts/arrangements en¬ tered into by your Company with related parties were con¬ ducted on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business. No material related party transactions were entered into by the Company during the year that required shareholders' approval under Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
As per the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, all related party transactions have been approved by the Audit Committee, which reviewed them on a quarterly basis. Your Company formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions, which is available on the Company's web¬ site at www.irisclothings.in.
All Related Party transactions have been reported in Notes to Accounts.
Board of Directors, Board Committees and Key Managerial Personnel
Composition of the Board and Committees
The composition of the Board of Directors and its Committees, viz., Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee are constituted in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, wherever applicable.
The details relating to the composition of the Board and its Committees, including the terms of reference, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
Appointment & Resignation
During the financial year under review, Mrs. Vranda Manish Rathi (DIN: 02759920) resigned from the office of Independent Director of the Company with effect from 8th August, 2025 due to her other commitments. The Board placed on record its sin¬ cere appreciation for her valuable guidance and contribution during her association with the Company.
At the previous Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) held on 16th September, 2025, the Members approved the re-appointment of Mr. Manoj Tulsyan (DIN: 08919887) as the Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company for a second term of five consecutive years, with effect from 15th October, 2025.
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Sanjay Jain (DIN: 00167765) as an Additional Director (Non¬ Executive Independent Director) of the Company with effect from 6th November, 2025, subject to the approval of the Members. Subsequently, the Members vide Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) dated 3rd February, 2026 approved his appointment as the Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Members at the aforesaid EGM, also approved the re-ap¬ pointment of Mr. Santosh Ladha (DIN: 03585561) as the Managing Director and Mrs. Geeta Ladha (DIN: 03585488) as the Whole-time Director of the Company for a further term of three (3) years with effect from 30th July, 2026, upon the terms and conditions approved by the Board and the Members.
Retirement by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Baldev Das Ladha (DIN: 03585566), Non¬ Executive Director, retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment.
The relevant particulars of the Director seeking re-appoint¬ ment, as required under Regulation 36 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard-2, are provided in the Notice convening the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Meetings of the Board & Committees
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2026, the Board met at regular intervals to discuss and decide on business and policy matters. The maximum interval between any two Board Meetings did not exceed 120 days, as prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013, the SEBI Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard-1 on Meetings of the Board of Directors.
The details of the meetings of the Board, its Committees and the Independent Directors, together with the attendance of the Directors, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they continue to satisfy the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1 )(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Independent Directors have also confirmed compliance with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed under Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013.
The Board is of the opinion that all the Independent Directors possess the requisite integrity, expertise, experience and proficiency required to discharge their duties as Independent Directors.
The Directors have also submitted disclosures of their interests in Form MBP-1 pursuant to Section 184(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and have confirmed that they are not disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors under the ap¬ plicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors
In terms of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has in place a structured Familiarisation Programme for its Independent Directors to en¬ able them to understand the Company's business, operations, industry, regulatory environment, risk management framework and their roles, rights and responsibilities.
The details of programmes for familiarisation for Independent Directors are available on the website of the Company at www.irisclothings.in.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out the annual evaluation of its own performance, the performance of the Committees of the Board and that of the individual Directors, including the Independent Directors. The evaluation was con¬ ducted in accordance with the criteria approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and the Board expressed satisfaction with its overall effectiveness and functioning.
For further details, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors state that:
1. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
2. the directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and esti¬ mates 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 / loss of the com¬ pany for that period;
3. the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accor¬ dance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
4. the directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
5. the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
6. the directors had devised proper systems to ensure com¬ pliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Key Managerial Personnel
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, the following officials were the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on 31st March, 2026:
• Mr. Santosh Ladha (Managing Director)
• Mrs. Geeta Ladha (Whole-time Director)
• Mr. Niraj Agarwal (Chief Financial Officer)
• Mrs. Sweta Agarwal (Company Secretary)
Vigil Mechanism /Whistle Blower Policy
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has established a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy to provide Directors, employees and other stake¬ holders with an avenue to report genuine concerns relating to
unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud, violation of the Company's Code of Conduct or any other improper practices. The Policy provides adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who avail the mechanism and ensures direct ac¬ cess to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate cases. During the financial year under review, no person was denied access to the Audit Committee. The Policy has been uploaded on the Company's website www.irisclothings.in.
Policy on Appointment and Remuneration of Directors,Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy on the appointment, remuneration and evaluation of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel. The Policy lays down the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of Directors and other matters specified under the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is available on the website of the Company at www.irisclothings.in.
Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return as on 31st March, 2026 is available on the Company's website at www.irisclothings.in.
Details of Subsidiary, Associate and Joint Venture Companies
The Company did not have any subsidiary, associate or joint venture as on 31st March, 2026. Accordingly, the provisions re¬ lating to consolidated financial statements and disclosure in Form AOC-1 are not applicable.
Subsequent to the close of the financial year, the Board of Directors approved the proposed acquisition of 51 % of the eq¬ uity share capital of Infinia Lifestyle Private Limited, which is subject to the requisite statutory, regulatory and shareholders' approvals. The details of the proposed acquisition are provided under the section “Material Changes and Commitments Affecting the Financial Position of the Company” in this Report.
Deposits from Public
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on 31st March, 2026.
Internal Control Systems
The Company's internal control procedures which includes in¬ ternal financial controls, ensures compliance with various poli¬ cies, practices and statutes keeping in view the organization's pace of growth and increasing complexity of operations. The internal auditors team carries out extensive audits throughout the year and submits its reports to the Audit Committee.
Audit Report and Auditors
Statutory Auditor
M/s. AMK & Associates, (FRN: 327817E) Chartered Accountants, have been re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 13th Annual General Meeting held on 28th September, 2024 for a term of 5 consecutive years to hold of¬ fice from the conclusion of 13th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of 18th Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2029.
The Statutory Auditors have confirmed that they are not dis¬ qualified from continuing as Auditors of the Company.
The reports issued by the Statutory Auditor on the financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2026 do not contain any qualification, observation or comment or remark(s) which have an adverse effect on the functioning of the Company and therefore, do not call for any comments from Directors. Further, the Statutory Auditor has not reported any fraud as specified under Section 143(12) of the Act.
Internal Auditor
As recommended by the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors had re-appointed M/s. Vimal & Seksaria, Chartered Accountants, as Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26 to conduct internal audit of the
Company and their report on findings is submitted to the Audit Committee on periodic basis.
Secretarial Auditors
In compliance with Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Members at the 14th Annual General Meeting held on 16th September, 2025 had appointed Mrs. Pooja Bachhawat (ACS: 52835), a peer reviewed Company Secretary, as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for a term of 5 (five) con¬ secutive years commencing from Financial Year 2025-26 till Financial Year 2029-30. The Secretarial Audit Report of Mrs. Pooja Bachhawat, Company Secretary in Practice, for the fi¬ nancial year 2025-26, is annexed herewith as ‘Annexure B'.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Cost Records
The requirement for maintenance of cost records as specified under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder is not applicable to the Company.
Corporate Governance
The Company is committed to maintaining the highest stan¬ dards of corporate governance and believes that sound corpo¬ rate governance practices are fundamental to enhancing shareholder value and protecting the interests of all stakehold¬ ers. In compliance with Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Corporate Governance Report, together with the certificate issued by the Statutory Auditors confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance, forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
Details of Significant and Material Orders Passed by Regulators or Courts or Tribunals
During the year, there were no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts / Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operation.
Disclosure under the Sexual Harassment of Women at a Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal), Act 2013
As per the requirement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 (‘POSH Act') and Rules made thereunder, your Company have constituted Internal Complaints Committee for providing a redressal mech¬ anism pertaining to sexual harassment of women employees at workplace.
During the financial year under review, the Company has complied with all the provisions of the POSH Act and the rules framed thereunder. Further details are as follow:
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a.
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Number of complaints of Sexual Harassment received in the Year
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0
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b.
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Number of Complaints disposed off during the year
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0
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c.
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Number of cases pending for more than ninety days
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0
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Remuneration Ratio to Directors/KMP/Employees
The disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached as ‘Annexure C' forming part of this report.
Other Disclosures
Secretarial Standards
The Company has complied with the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
During the financial year under review, no application was made or any proceeding initiated by or against the Company under the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Accordingly, no proceedings were pending against the Company as on the date of this Report.
Maternity Benefit
The Company is committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace for all its employees. The Company has complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended, and has extended all statutory benefits to eligible women em¬ ployees, if any, during the financial year under review.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the continued dedication, commitment and valuable contributions of all employees, whose efforts have significantly contributed to the Company's performance during the year.
The Board also expresses its gratitude to the shareholders, customers, suppliers, bankers, financial institutions, business asso¬ ciates, regulatory authorities and various government agencies for their continued trust, confidence and unwavering support. The Directors look forward to their continued cooperation and partnership in the years ahead.
Place: Howrah For and on behalf of the Board
Date: 27.07.2026 Iris Clothings Limited
Santosh Ladha
Managing Director Ý (DIN: 03585561)
Geeta Ladha
Whole-time Director Ý (DIN: 03585488)
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