Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 17th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company, together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31,2025 (the "Report").
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The summarized financial results of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,2025 are presented below:
Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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|
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2024-2025
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2023-2024 ^
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2024-20251
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2023-2024
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Revenue from Operations
|
2,522.65
|
1,812.84
|
4,377.29
|
2,748.73
|
Other Income
|
238.29
|
29.03
|
495.93
|
30.29
|
Total Revenue
|
2,760.94
|
1,841.87
|
4,873.22
|
2,779.02
|
Profit/(Loss) before Finance Cost & depreciation
|
546.82
|
520.11
|
2,074.10
|
1,063.52
|
Less: Finance Cost
|
5.48
|
76.76
|
26.35
|
130.03
|
Less: Depreciation
|
78.46
|
15.55
|
342.78
|
265.68
|
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax
|
462.88
|
427.80
|
1,704.96
|
667.81
|
Less : Prior Period Expenses
|
-
|
-
|
12.00
|
-
|
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax
|
462.88
|
427.80
|
1,692.96
|
667.81
|
Less: Current Tax
|
92.86
|
119.11
|
92.86
|
119.11
|
Less/Add: Deferred Tax
|
25.12
|
(6.12)
|
25.12
|
(228.45)
|
Less/Add: short/(excess) provision of tax of earlier years
|
3.13
|
0.25
|
3.13
|
0.25
|
Profit/(Loss) After Tax
|
341.77
|
314.56
|
1,571.86
|
776.90
|
Note: The above figures are extracted from the standalone and consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in India (Indian GAAP). The company has prepared these financial statements to comply with the Accounting Standards notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021 and presentation requirements of Division I of Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013.
2. STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS, BUSINESS OVERVIEW AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
Organic Recycling Systems Limited (ORSL) is a pioneering environmental engineering company specializing in sustainable waste management and valorisation solutions. Established in 2008 by technocrats, ORSL develops and deploys robust, cost-effective, and eco¬ friendly technologies across the entire waste value chain.
ORSL operates India's first municipal solid waste (MSW) processing plant based on a patented anaerobic biomethanation process, recognized by the Government of India under the National Master Plan. One of its flagship projects is in Solapur, Maharashtra, where biodegradable waste is converted into Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and fermented organic manure, exemplifying a scalable circular economy model.
ORSL currently has a total processing capacity of 400 tonnes per day (TPD) across its facilities, with 50% of this capacity currently utilized.
The company's operations span three strategic business verticals:
* Project Development & Technology Licensing - Delivering turnkey projects and technology solutions for waste valorisation.
* Product Vertical - Offering a growing portfolio of bio-based products such as CBG, organic manure etc. that support sustainable energy and agriculture.
* Consulting Vertical - Providing specialized advisory services in environmental strategy, waste management, and regulatory compliance.
Recognized under the Swachh Bharat Mission for operational excellence and innovation, ORSL is actively pursuing EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) opportunities nationwide.
ORSL's research and innovation efforts are reinforced through collaborations with esteemed institutions such as IIT Bombay (IITB), AGH University Poland, University of Birmingham (UOB), and other technical partners. These partnerships continue to drive the company's intellectual property development and technological advancements in the environmental sector.
On Standalone basis, the Revenue from operations has increased by approx 39.15% on annual basis to ?2,522.65 lakhs in the financial year ended March 31, 2025, as compared to ?1,812.84 lakhs in the financial year ended March 31,2024.
On Standalone basis, the Company's Operating Earnings/ (Loss) Before Interest, Depreciation and Taxes (EBITDA) margin stands at 18.35% of the operating income in the financial year ended March 31,2025. The profit before tax of the current financial year on standalone basis stand at ?462.88 lakhs as compared to before tax ?427.80 lakhs for the preceding financial year.
The net profit after tax of the current financial year on a standalone basis Increase to ?341.77 lakhs as compared to net profit ?314.56 lakhs for the preceding financial year, after making provision of taxation and deferred tax.
During the year, there were no changes in the nature of business of the Company, the detailed discussion on Company's overview and future outlook has been given in the section on 'Management Discussion and Analysis' (MDA).
3. UTILIZATION OF IPO PROCEEDS:
The Company has fully utilized the IPO proceeds as per the objects stated in prospectus. The details of utilisation of proceeds of IPO as on 31st March 2025 are as follows:
Particulars
|
Projected utilization of proceeds as per the offer document
|
Funds utilised as on 31st March, 2025
|
Repayment of Debt
|
3,750.40 3,750.40
|
General Corporate Purpose
|
1,048.00 1,048.00
|
Total
|
4,798.40 4,798.40
|
4. MAJOR ACTIVITY DURING THE YEAR:
(a) The Company issued and allotted 27,00,000 convertible warrants each convertible into, or exchangeable into 1(one) fully paid-up equity shares of ?10/- each at an issue price of ?273/- [including the warrant subscription price (?68.25/- per warrant) and the warrant exercise price (?204.75/- per warrant)] aggregating to ?7,371 lakhs and thereafter received an amount in following manner:
(i) An Amount of ?1,842.75 lakhs against Warrant subscription price i.e. 25% of Warrant Issue Price ?68.25/- per warrant; and
(ii) An amount of ?1,965.60 lakhs against Warrant Exercise price i.e. 75% of Warrant Issue Price ?204.75/- per warrant for conversion of 9,60,000 warrants into 9,60,000 equity shares.
(b) The Company has allotted 9,60,000 (Nine Lakhs Sixty Thousand) Equity Shares of face value of ?10/- each, upon receipt of the Exercise price as stated above and exchange off/for equal number of 9,60,000 warrants.
(c) As stated above, as on March 31,2025, out of ?7,371 lakhs the Company has received an amount of ?3,808.35 lakhs.
The details of utilisation of proceeds amount of ?3,808.35 lakhs are as follows:
Particulars
|
Projected utilization of proceeds as per the offer document
|
Funds
utilised
|
Redemption of
|
2,620.80
|
-
|
Preference Shares
|
|
|
General Corporate
|
1,187.55
|
1,131.92
|
Purpose
|
|
|
Total
|
3,808.35
|
1,131.92
|
5. DIVIDEND
With a view to conserve resources for expansion of business, the Board of Director have not recommended any dividend for the financial year 2024-2025 under review.
As per Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (the Listing Regulations), the top 1000 listed Companies shall formulate a Dividend Distribution Policy. The Company does not come under the category of top 1000 listed Companies based on the market capitalization, however for Good Corporate Governance practice, the Company has formulated its Dividend Distribution Policy, which is available on the website of the Company and may be viewed at https://organicrecvcling.co.in/wp-content/ uploads/2023/10/Dividend-Distribution-Policv.pdf
6. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has not transferred any amount to the reserves during the financial year under review. For complete details on movement in Reserves and Surplus during the financial year ended March 31, 2025, please refer to the Note No. 5 of the Standalone Financial Statement of the Company.
7. DEPOSITS
During the year, your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of sections 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, hence there are no details to disclose as required under Rule 8 (5) (v) and (vi) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
However, the Company has taken unsecured loan from
directors for its business purpose, the outstanding balance of unsecured loans from director as on March 31, 2025, stood at ?11.85 lakhs.
8. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARIES/JOINT VENTURES/ ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
As of March 31, 2025, the Company has the following 4 (four) Subsidiary and 2 (two) Associate Companies.
Subsidiary Companies: -
i. Solapur Bioenergy Systems Private Limited
ii Organic Waste (India) Private Limited
iii Meerut Bio-Energy Systems Private Limited iv. Pune Urban Recyclers Private Limited.
Out of above 4 (four) subsidiaries, Solapur Bioenergy Systems Private Limited and Organic Waste (India) Private Limited are material subsidiaries of the Company.
Pursuant to requirements of Regulation 16(1 )(c) of the Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated "Policy on determining Material Subsidiaries" which is posted on website of the Company and may be viewed at https://organicrecycling.co.in/wp-content/ uploads/2023/10/Policy-for-Determining-Material- Subsidiary.pdf.
Associate Companies: -
i. Blue Planet Kannur Waste Solution Private Limited
ii. Blue Planet Palakkad Waste Solution Private Limited.
During the year under review, no company has become or ceased to be a subsidiary, joint venture, or associate of the Company. Further, the Company does not have any joint ventures.
9. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
A statement providing the highlights of performance of subsidiaries & associates companies and their contribution to the overall performance of the company during the period under report, are provided in note 36 of the consolidated financial statement and therefore, not repeated in this Report to avoid duplication
The consolidated financial statement represents those of the Company and its Subsidiaries i.e., Solapur Bioenergy Systems Private Limited, Organic Waste (India) Private Limited, Meerut Bio-Energy Systems Private Limited, Pune Urban Recyclers Private Limited and its Associate
Companies i.e. Blue Planet Palakkad Waste Solution Private Limited and Blue Planet Kannur Waste Solution Private Limited.
The Consolidated Financial Statements required pursuant to section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021 have been prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting standards as per the Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules as amended. The audited consolidated financial statement is provided along with the Standalone Financial Statement.
The Audited Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2025 of Solapur Bioenergy Systems Private Limited, Organic Waste (India) Private Limited, Meerut Bio-energy Systems Private Limited and Pune Urban Recyclers Private Limited, Subsidiary Companies are available on website of the Company and may be viewed at https://organicrecycling.co.in/financial-statement-of- subsidiarv-ioint-venture-and-associate-companv/
10. SHARE CAPITAL
• During the year under review, there was no change in the Authorized Share Capital of the Company.
• As staed above, the Company has issued and allotted 27,00,000 convertible warrants at issue price of ?273/- each on 26th December 2024, out of which 9,60,000 warrants converted into Equity Shares on March 29, 2025. Consequent to this allotment, the paid-up Equity Share capital of the Company stands increased to 86,59,275 Equity Shares of ?10/- i.e. ?8,65,92,750/-
• The Company has not issued any equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise, during the period under review.
• The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares to its directors or employees, during the period under review.
11. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Board as on March 31, 2025 comprised of 5 (Five) Directors out of which 2 (Two) are Independent Directors, 1 (One) is Non-Executive and 2 (Two) are Executive Directors out of which one is Managing Director and one is Whole Time Director and CEO.
Mr. Sarang Bhand (DIN 01633419), Managing Director,
Mr. Yashas Bhand (DIN: 07118419), Whole-time Director & CEO, Mr. Jigar Gudka, CFO and Ms. Seema Gawas, Whole-time Company Secretary are the Key Managerial Personnel as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under.
None of the Directors of the Company have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Director of company by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) or any such other Statutory Authority.
a. Appointments and Resignations of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
During the period under review, following changes have been occurred:
Mr. Yashas Bhand (DIN: 07118419), appointed as a Director liable to retire by rotation at the 16th Annual General Meeting of the members of the Company held on September 27, 2024.
b. Director Liable to Retire by Rotation
In terms of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mrs. Janaki Bhand (DIN: 07118415), Non-Executive Director, being Director liable to retire by rotation shall retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible for re-appointment, offers herself for re-appointment.
The information as required to be disclosed in relation to the aforesaid re-appointment under Regulation 36 of Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard on General Meetings("SS-2") will be provided in the notice of next General Meeting.
c. Independent Directors
The Company has received declarations/ confirmations from each Independent Directors under section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and regulation 25(8) of the Listing Regulations confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down in the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations.
The Company has also received requisite declarations from Independent Directors of the Company as prescribed under rule 6(3) of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,
2014
All Independent Directors have affirmed compliance to the Code of Conduct for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013.
In the opinion of the Board, Independent Directors of the Company possess requisite qualifications, experience and expertise and hold the highest standards of integrity. Further in terms of the rule 6(1) of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) rules, 2014, as amended all the Independent Directors of the Company have registered their names in the online databank of Independent Directors maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. Further, out of the two Independent Directors as on March 31, 2025, one Independent Director Mr. Rakesh Mehra on the basis of his experience has got exemption from giving online proficiency self-assessment test as prescribed
under Rule 6(4) of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and Mr. Amit Karia, Independent Directors has already passed the online proficiency self-assessment test.
The Independent Directors are provided with all necessary documents/reports and internal policies to enable them to familiarise with the Companies procedures and practices. The programs undertaken for familiarizing Independent Directors with the functions and procedures of the Company are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report.
12. NUMBER OF MEETINGS :
A) BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING:
4 (Four) meetings of the Board of Directors of the Company were held during the year under review. Details of which are as follows:
Sr. No.
|
Date of Meeting
|
Total number of directors
|
Attendance
|
|
|
as on the date of meeting
|
Number of Directors attended
|
% of attendance
|
1.
|
27/05/2024
|
5
|
3
|
60%
|
2.
|
30/08/2024
|
5
|
5
|
100%
|
3.
|
14/11/2024
|
5
|
4
|
80%
|
4.
|
13/03/2025
|
5
|
3
|
60%
|
B) DETAILS OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Audit Committee Meeting :
Sr. No.
|
Date of Meeting
|
Total number of members
|
Attendance
|
|
|
as on the date of the meeting
|
Number of Directors attended
|
% of attendance
|
1.
|
27/05/2024
|
3
|
2
|
66.67%
|
2.
|
19/07/2024
|
3
|
2
|
66.67%
|
3.
|
14/11/2024
|
3
|
3
|
100%
|
Nomination and Remuneration Committee :
Sr. No.
|
Date of Meeting
|
Total number of members as on the date of the meeting
|
Attendance
|
Number of Directors attended
|
% of attendance
|
1.
|
24/05/2024
|
3
|
2
|
66.67%
|
Stakeholders Relationship Committee :
Sr. No.
|
Date of Meeting
|
Total number of members as on the date of the meeting
|
Attendance
|
Number of Directors attended
|
% of attendance
|
1.
|
14/11/2024
|
3
|
3
|
100.00%
|
13. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors hereby confirm and state that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and that no material departures have been made from the same;
(b) the Directors 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) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
(f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
14. POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee ('NRC') works with the Board to determine the appropriate characteristics, skills and experience for the Board as a whole as well as for its individual members with the objective of having a Board with diverse backgrounds and experience in business, government, education and public service. Characteristics expected of all Directors include independence, integrity, high personal and professional ethics, sound business judgement, ability to participate constructively in deliberations and
willingness to exercise authority in a collective manner. The Company has in place a Policy on appointment & removal of Directors ('Policy').
The salient features of the Policy are:
* It acts as a guideline for matters relating to appointment and re-appointment of Directors.
* It contains guidelines for determining qualifications, positive attributes for Directors and independence of a Director.
* It lays down the criteria for Board Membership
* It sets out the approach of the Company on board diversity
* It lays down the criteria for determining independence of a Director, in case of appointment of an Independent Director.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is posted on website of the Company and may be viewed at https:// organicrecvcling.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf
15. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
The Board evaluation framework has been designed in compliance with the requirements under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, and in accordance with the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by SEBI. The Board evaluation was conducted through questionnaire designed with qualitative parameters and feedback based on ratings.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has laid down the criteria for performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and individual directors including Independent Directors covering various aspects of the Board's functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its Committees, Board culture, execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations, based on the predetermined templates designed as a tool to facilitate evaluation process, the Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Individual Directors including Independent
Directors and its Committees on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution, independence of judgment, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minority shareholders etc.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Company has several committees, which have been established as part of best corporate governance practices and comply with the requirements of the relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes:
The Committees and their Composition as on March 31, 2025, are as follows:
r* Audit Committee
1. Mr. Rakesh Mehra Chairman
2. Mr. Amit Karia Member
3. Mr. Sarang Bhand Member
r* Nomination and Remuneration Committee
1. Mr. Amit Karia Chairman
2. Mr. Rakesh Mehra Member
3. Mrs. Janaki Bhand Member
r* Stakeholders Relationship Committee
1. Mr. Amit Karia Chairman
2. Mr. Sarang Bhand Member
3. Mr. Yashas Bhand Member
Further, during the year, there are no such cases where the recommendation of any Committee of Board including Audit Committee, have not been accepted by the Board, which is required to be accepted as per the law.
16. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY(CSR)
In compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules 2014, the Company has formed CSR policy. However, the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable to the Company for the financial year 2024-25, since the Company did not meet the thresholds prescribed under Section 135(1) during the immediately preceding financial year ended March 31,2024. The reporting of unspent CSR amounts to ?6.30 Lakhs for FY 2023-2024 are provided in Note no. 47 of the Standalone Financial Statement.
17. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the
year under review as stipulated under Regulation 34(2) (e) of the Listing Regulations is presented in a separate section and forming part of this Report.
18. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is listed in BSE SME Platform, the provisions of the Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 are not applicable to the Company.
19. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Your Company has in place Whistle Blower Policy ("the Policy"), to provide a formal mechanism to its directors and employees for communicating instances of breach of any statute, actual or suspected fraud on the accounting policies and procedures adopted for any area or item, acts resulting in financial loss or loss of reputation, leakage of information in the nature of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI), misuse of office, suspected/actual fraud and criminal offences. The Policy provides for a mechanism to report such concerns to the Chairman of the Audit Committee through specified channels. The framework of the Policy strives to foster responsible and secure whistle blowing. In terms of the Policy of the Company, no employee including directors of the Company has been denied access to the chairman of Audit Committee of the Board. During the year under review, no concern from any whistle blower has been received by the Company. The whistle blower policy is available at the link https://organicrecvcling.co.in/wp- content/uploads/2023/10/Whistle-Blower-Policv.pdf
20. STATEMENT ON RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various risks, to key business objectives on a continuing basis.
The Audit Committee oversees enterprise risk management framework to ensure execution of decided strategies with focus on action and monitoring risks arising out of unintended consequences of decisions or actions and related to performance, operations, compliance, incidents, processes, systems and
transactions are managed appropriately.
21. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
The Company being established with the object of and engaged in the business of providing Infrastructural Facilities as prescribed in Section 186(11) read with Schedule VI, therefore does not require to comply with the provisions of Section 186, hence there are no reportable transactions on which section 186 applies.
The Particulars of loans given, investments made, and guarantee/security provided by the Company are provided in Note 13, 15 & 31 of the Standalone Financial Statement.
22. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
The particulars of contract or arrangements or transactions entered into by the Company with related parties, which falls under the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, though that transactions are on arm's length basis, forms part of this report in Form No. AOC-2 is annexed as an Annexure-1 to this report.
During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement/transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with provision of Listing Regulations and the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions.
The statement showing the disclosure of transactions with related parties in compliance with applicable provision of AS, the details of the same are provided in note no. 32 of the Standalone Financial Statement. All related party transactions were placed before the Audit Committee and the Board for approval.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing with related party transactions as approved by the Board is available at the link: https://organicrecycling. co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/1 0/Policy-on- Materialitv-of-Related-Partv-Transactions-and-Dealing- with-Related-Party-Transactions.pdf
23. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The Company has in place adequate standards, processes and structures to implement internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year,
such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed. In addition to above, the Company has in place Internal Audit carried out by independent audit firm to continuously monitor adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system in the Company and status of its compliances.
24. LISTING REGULATIONS, 2015
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on BSE Limited (BSE) SME platform
The Company has formulated following Policies as required under the Listing Regulations, the details of which are as under:
"Documents Preservation & Archival Policy" as per Regulation 9 and Regulation 30 which may be viewed at https://organicrecyding.co.in/wp-content/ uploads/2023/10/Documents-Preservation-Arcihval- Policy.pdf
"Policy for determining Materiality of events/information" as per Regulation 30 which may be viewed at Microsoft Word - Policy for Determining Materiality of Information or Events.docx
25. AUDITORS
(a) Statutory Auditor
M/s. Jayesh Sanghrajka & Co. LLP, (Firm Registration No. 104184W/W100075) the Auditors of the Company resigned from the Auditor ship of the Company with effect from 15th May, 2025. Therefore, the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on 12th June, 2025, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has appointed M/s. Vora & Associates, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Regt. No. 111612W) to fill the Casual Vacancy caused due to resignation of M/s. Jayesh Sanghrajka & Co. LLP till the conclusion of 17th AGM. The Board of Directors has also recommended for regular appointments of M/s. Vora & Associates as the statutory auditors of the Company for a term of 5 consecutive years from the conclusion of 17th AGM till the conclusion of 22th AGM of the Company.
The report of the Statutory Auditor forms part of the Annual Report. The said report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
(b) Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed Mr. Anish Gupta, partner of M/s. VKMG & Associates LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company to undertake Secretarial Audit for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, is annexed herewith and marked as an 'Annexure-2' to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
(c) Internal Auditor
Pursuant to provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 13 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed M/s. K R A H & Associates, Chartered Accountants to undertake Internal Audit for financial year ended March 31, 2025.
26. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, the Auditors of the Company have not reported to the Audit Committee, under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its Officers or Employees, the details of which would need to be mentioned in the Board's Report.
27. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION
There were no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company, which has occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company, i.e. March 31, 2025 till the date of this Directors' Report. However, after closure of financial year on April 3, 2025, the Board has considered and approved the redemption of 40,345 unlisted Class-II 0% Non¬ cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of ?10/- each ("Preference Shares") and out of the aforesaid 40,345 preference shares, 20,345 preference shares redeemed at a price of ?12,480/- per share and 709 preference shares redeemed at a price of ?11,525/- per share, aggregating
to ?26,20,76,825/-, as per the terms of issuance and redemption and valuation report received from the Registered Valuer.
28. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS
There were no other significant and material orders passed by the regulators/ courts/ tribunals, which may impact the going concern status and the Company's operations in future. However, during the year, the Company has received Demand order for tax demand of ?1.69 crores, interest at applicable rates under the Service Tax Act and penalty of ?1.69 crores, other late fees of ?1.05 lakh from Office of the Commissioner of CGST & C. Excise, Raigad, Navi Mumbai. Based on Company's assessment, the aforesaid demand is not maintainable and the Company has filed an appeal against the Order.
29. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
(a) The ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median employee's remuneration and other details in terms of sub-section 12 of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, are forming part of this report as an 'Annexure-3'.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing the names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said rules is provided in a separate annexure forming part of this Report. Having regard to the provisions of the first proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to the Members of the Company. In terms of Section 136, the said annexure is open for inspection by the members through electronic mode. Any member interested in obtaining such particulars may write to the Company Secretary of the Company at cs@ organicrecvcling.co.in. The said particulars shall be open for inspection by the Members at the registered office of the Company on all working days, except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, between 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. upto the date of AGM.
30. TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The Company does not have any unpaid/unclaimed amount which is required to be transferred, under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 into the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) of the Government of India.
31. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
The information required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 by the Company are as under:
(A) CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
(i) The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy
Though business operation of the Company is not energy-intensive, the Company, being a responsible corporate citizen, makes conscious efforts to reduce its energy consumption. Some of the measures undertaken by the Company on a continuous basis, including during the year, are listed below:
a) Use of LED Lights at office spaces.
b) Rationalization of usage of electricity and electrical equipment air conditioning system, office illumination, beverage dispensers, desktops.
c) Regular monitoring of temperature inside the buildings and controlling the air¬ conditioning system.
d) Planned Preventive Maintenance schedule put in place for electromechanical equipment.
e) Usage of energy efficient illumination fixtures
(ii) Steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate sources of energy:
The business operation of the Company is not energy-intensive, hence apart from steps
mentioned above to conserve energy, there is no requirement to utilize the alternate source of energy.
(iii) The capital investment on energy conservation equipment:
There is no capital investment on energy conservation equipment, during the year under review.
(B) TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
(i) The efforts made towards technology absorption:
The Company has been taking every step to use Indigenous Modern Technology for efficient management of existing business as well as new services, designs, frameworks, processes and methodologies.
(ii) The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or import substitution:
The Company has been benefited immensely by usage of Indigenous Technology for their operations and management, which saved a sizeable amount of funds.
(iii) The Company has not imported any technology during last year from the beginning of the financial year.
(iv) The expenditure incurred on Research and Development :
The cost amounting to ?180.85 Lakhs comprises of salary cost ?177.25 lakhs and AI Software ?3.60 Lakhs (P.Y. Salary expenses of ?199.65 Lakhs) incurred in the development of Activated Carbon to Mesh Membrane development for water /gas purification application, Micro Algae application for waste water treatment, Cashew apple to Vinegar/Bioethanol, Emission control device for Emission control application, Lithium Metal recovery from Industrial waste water, Biogenic CO2 Methanation Technology, MSW torrefaction, Biogenic CO2 To Mixed Alcohol (C1-C4) conversion, RDF/Biomass to renewable Dimethyl ether (r-DME), Paddy straw and other
Agri-residue pretreatment using Bio- enzymatic Technologies, Bio methanation catalyst, Bio grinder, and AI-based Digester Health Monitoring/Prediction Software.
(C ) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo :
Particulars
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Curren
Yea
(2024
2025
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-
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Previous
Year
(2023¬
2024)
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Foreign Exchange Earnings
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Nil
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Nil
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Foreign Exchange Outgo
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Value of Imports on CIF basis
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Nil
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123.93
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Total
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Nil
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123.93
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32. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to sub-section 3(a) of Section 134 and sub¬ section (3) of Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the copy of Annual Return of the Company as on March 31, 2025 is available on the Company's website and can be accessed at https:// organicrecvcling.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ Annual-Return-2023-2024.pdf
33. SECRETARIAL STANDARD OF ICSI
The Company has complied with the Secretarial Standards on Meeting of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
34. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
Maintenance of cost records as prescribed by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act 2013 is not applicable to the Company.
35. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Your Company is fully committed to uphold and maintain the dignity of women working in the Company and has zero tolerance towards any actions which may fall under the ambit of sexual harassment at workplace. The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The details of Sexual harassment complaint as required to be reported in Board's Report are as under:
Sr No.
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Particular
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Details
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1.
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Number of Sexual harassment complaints received
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Nil
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2.
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Number of Sexual harassment complaints disposed off
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Nil
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3.
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Number of Sexual harassment complaints beyond 90 days
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Nil
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The policy framed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 read with Rules framed thereunder may be viewed at https://organicrecycling.co.in/ wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Policy-Against-Sexual- Harassment.pdf
36. MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT
The Company has complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended from time to time.
37. DISCLOSURE ON EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION/ PURCHASE SCHEME
During the year under review, the Company has not issued or offered any shares under any Employee Stock Option / Purchase Scheme and also does not have any plans to introduce the same.
38. GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions for the same during the year under review:
* the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the Company apart from receiving director remuneration does not receive any commission from the Company,
* Issue of debentures/bonds/ any other securities.
* Scheme of provision of money for the purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees.
* Instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
* Application or proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
39. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors take the opportunity to express our deep sense of gratitude to all users, vendors, government and non-governmental agencies and bankers for their
continued support in Company's growth and look forward to their continued support in the future.
Your Directors would also like to express their gratitude to the shareholders for reposing unstinted trust and confidence in the management of the Company.
Place: - Navi Mumbai By Order of the Board of Directors
Date: - 14-08-2025 For Organic Recycling Systems Limited
Registered office: Sarang Bhand Yashas Bhand
Organic Recycling Systems Limited Managing Director Whole Time Director & CEO
CIN: L40106MH2008PLC186309 DIN : 01633419 DIN:- 07118419
1003, 10th Floor, The Affaires Plot No 9,
Sector No 17, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai Thane MH 400705 IN
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