Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 27th Annual Report on the business and operations of your Company along with the audited financial statements (Consolidated as well as Standalone) for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Financial performance of your Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 is summarized below:
(' in million)
Particulars
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Year ended March 31, 2025 (Consolidated)
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Year ended March 31, 2024 (Consolidated)
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Year ended March 31, 2025 (Standalone)
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Year ended March 31, 2024 (Standalone)
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Total Income
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15,668.74
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13,339.64
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15,034.56
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12,735.10
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Total Expenses
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12,368.73
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10,391.51
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11,813.73
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9,842.93
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Profit/ (Loss) before Tax (PBT)
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3,300.01
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2,948.13
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3,220.83
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2,892.17
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Profit/ (Loss) after Tax (PAT)
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2,442.27
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2,182.87
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2,375.85
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2,148.91
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1. STATEMENT OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS
The Company delivered a resilient financial performance for FY 2024-25, successfully navigating seasonal headwinds that affected patient inflow across the industry. Our clinical and operational excellence, combined with cost optimization measures, enabled us to overcome external challenges and achieve our highest revenue, EBITDA and PAT.
The Company continued to fortify its operations, achieving several notable milestones and implementing numerous new initiatives.
The Company demonstrated its clinical excellence through advanced medical intervention and the successful management of complex medical cases. During the period under review, the fertility services at Kondapur Hospital in Hyderabad received reaccreditation from the prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI), continuing to have three JCI-accredited hospitals and affirming the Company's dedication to providing healthcare services that meet global quality and safety standards.
The Company has received the necessary approvals from Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran, Panchkula, for two land parcels situated in Sector 44 and Sector 56, Gurugram (“Land Parcels”). The Company has performed the groundbreaking at two land parcels and project work has commenced at both sites.
2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
I. Consolidated Performance
During the year under review, the consolidated income of the Company increased to ' 15,668.74
million compared to ' 13,339.64 million in the previous year, registering a growth of 17.46%. The consolidated net profit after tax increased to ' 2,442.27 million compared to ' 2,182.87 million in the previous year, representing a growth of 11.88%.
II. Standalone Performance
During the year under review, the standalone income of the Company increased to ' 15,034.56 million compared to ' 12,735.10 million in the previous year, registering a growth of 18.06%. The standalone net profit after tax increased to ' 2,375.85 million compared to ' 2,148.91 million in the previous year, representing a growth of 10.56%.
3. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements of your Company for the Financial Year 2024-25, are prepared in compliance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘‘the Act”), Indian Accounting Standards and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing
Regulations”). The consolidated financial statements have been prepared based on the audited financial statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries, as approved by their respective Board of Directors.
4. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year under review, there is no change in nature of business of your Company.
5. DIVIDEND
During the Financial Year, your Company declared and paid dividend as under:
Date of
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Dividend Type
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Dividend Per
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Declaration
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Share
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July 30, 2024
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Final Dividend
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' 3/-
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Your Directors are pleased to recommend dividend of ' 3/- per Equity Share of face value of ' 10/- each as Final Dividend for the Financial Year 2024-25, for approval by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Company.
The Company has fixed Saturday, June 28, 2025 as the "Record Date” for determining entitlement of Members to final dividend for the Financial Year 2024-25, if approved at the AGM.
The Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company is also available on the Company's website at: https://d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/investor_ files/Dividend_Distribution_Policy.pdf.
6. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, no amount has been transferred to the General Reserve of the Company.
7. UTILISATION OF PROCEEDS OF INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER (“IPO”)
The Company has utilised the IPO proceeds in accordance with objects of the offer as mentioned below:
S.
No
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Particulars
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Amount
Allocated
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Funds Utilized
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Deviation(s) or Variation(s) in the use of proceeds of issue, if any
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1
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Early redemption of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) issued by our Company to CDC Emerging Markets Limited (“CDCEML”), one of our Group Companies, in full.
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400.00
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400.00
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NA
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2
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Capital expenditure towards setting up of new hospitals and purchase of medical equipment for such new hospitals.
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1,700.00
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1,700.00
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NA
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3
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General corporate purposes
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576.10
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576.10
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NA
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Total
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2676.10
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2676.10
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There was no deviation or variation in the utilization of proceeds of IPO from the objects of Offer stated in the Prospectus dated May 2, 2022. Further, the detailed Monitoring Agency Report for such utilization of IPO proceeds received by the Company from its Monitoring Agency i.e., HDFC Bank, on quarterly basis affirming no deviation or variation in utilisation of the issue proceeds from the objects stated in prospectus dated May 2, 2022 was submitted to Stock Exchanges in compliance with the aforesaid regulations.
8. CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL
I) Changes in Authorized Share Capital:
During the year under review, there were no changes in the Authorized Share Capital. The Authorized Share Capital of the Company stands at ' 1,50,00,00,000/- divided into 15,00,00,000 Equity Shares of ' 10/- as on March 31, 2025.
II) Changes in Paid-up Share Capital:
During the year under review, the paid-up share capital was changed in the following manner:
a) Allotment of 44,000 Equity shares of '10/- each on July 17, 2024 under ‘Rainbow Children's Medicare Limited - Employees Stock Unit Plan 2023'.
b) Allotment of 5,986 Equity shares of '10/- on August 22, 2024 under ‘Rainbow Children's Medicare Limited - Employees Stock Unit Plan 2023'.
As a result of above, the Paid-up Share Capital of the Company stands at ' 1,01,55,16,730/- divided into 10,15,51,673 Equity Shares of ' 10/- as on March 31, 2025.
9. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN/ SCHEME
During the year under review, upon recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors in their meeting held on February 9, 2025, has terminated the Rainbow Employee Stock Option Scheme 2021 (“ESOP Scheme 2021”) as the scheme was deferred and no options were granted under the said scheme till date.
During the year under review, there has been no material change in the ‘Rainbow Children's Medicare Limited - Employees Stock Unit Plan 2023' (“Stock Unit Plan”/ “Plan”) and the same was in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 (“SEBI SBEB & SE Regulations”). Applicable disclosures as stipulated under the SEBI SBEB & SE Regulations with regard to Stock
Unit Plan 2023 is available on the Company's website at https://d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront. net/investor_files/Information_as_per_SEBI_(SBEB)_ Regulations_FY_25.pdf
Subsequent to the year under review, the members of the Company had approved the ‘Rainbow Children's Medicare Limited - Employee Stock Option Scheme 2025' (“ESOP Scheme 2025”) by passing the special resolution through Postal Ballot on April 2, 2025 for issue of options to eligible employees, which may result in an issuance of a maximum number of 10,15,000 Equity Shares i.e., 10,15,000 Options. The ESOP Scheme 2025 shall be implemented through an irrevocable employee welfare trust namely ‘Rainbow Employees Welfare Trust'. Disclosures as stipulated under the SEBI SBEB & SE Regulations with regard to the ESOP Scheme 2025 is not applicable for the Financial year 2024-25.
10. SUBSIDIARIES
A report on the performance and financial position of each of the subsidiaries and their contribution to the overall performance of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 is set out in Form AOC-1 as per the Companies Act, 2013 and annexed herewith as Annexure - 1 to this Report.
The annual financial statements of the subsidiaries shall also be made available to the Members of the Company/ Subsidiary Companies seeking such information at any point of time. The annual Financial Statements of the subsidiaries are available on the Company's website at https://www.rainbowhospitals. in/investors-relations/subsidiary-financials.
The Company has formulated a policy for determining material subsidiaries. The said policy is also available on the Company's website at: https://d31scedd5hpubp. cloudfront.net/investor_files/Policy_for_determining_ Material_Subsidiary-2025.pdf
During the year under review, no Company has become or ceased to be a subsidiary, joint venture or associate of the Company.
11. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION
No material changes and commitments, other than disclosed as part of this report, affecting the financial position of the Company have occurred between March 31, 2025 and as on the date of the report.
12. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any deposits as prescribed under Chapter
V of the Companies Act, 2013 read together with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
13. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are set out in prescribed format and annexed herewith as Annexure - 2 to this Report.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, forms part of this Annual Report. Further, the Report is being sent to the members excluding the aforesaid annexure. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy thereof may write to the Company Secretary of the Company at companysecretary@ rainbowhospitals.in.
14. AUDIT COMMITTEE
The composition of Audit Committee has been detailed in the Corporate Governance Report, forming part of this Annual Report.
All recommendations made by the Audit Committee have been accepted by the Board of Directors.
15. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
I. Directors
Retirement by rotation and subsequent re-appointment
Dr. Dinesh Kumar Chirla (DIN: 01395841), Whole-time Director of the Company is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment. Appropriate resolution for his re-appointment is being placed for the approval of the Members of the Company at this AGM.
A brief profile of Dr. Dinesh Kumar Chirla and other related information is detailed in the Notice convening the 27th AGM of your Company.
The Board considered the said re-appointment in the interest of the Company and hence recommends the same to the Members for their approval.
II. Key Managerial Personnel
In accordance with the provisions of Section 2(51), 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March 31, 2025.
1. Dr. Ramesh Kancharla - Chairman and
Managing Director;
2. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Chirla - Whole Time Director;
3. Mr. Vikas Maheshwari - Chief Financial
Officer; and
4. Ms. Shreya Mitra - Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.
During the year under review, the following Key Managerial Personnel of the Company resigned:
- Mr. Sanjeev Sukumaran, resigned from
the post of Chief Operating Officer (Key Managerial Personnel) w.e.f October 30, 2024; and
- Mr. Ashish Kapil, resigned from the post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Key Managerial Personnel) of the Company w.e.f. December 14, 2024.
The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, appointed Ms. Shreya Mitra as the Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. December 15, 2024. Subsequently, she was appointed as the Company Secretary (designated as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer) (Key Managerial Personnel) of the Company w.e.f. February 9, 2025, in accordance with the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and the SEBI Listing Regulations.
16. BOARD’S EVALUATION
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of (i) its own performance; (ii) Individual Directors Performance (Including Independent Directors) and (iii) Performance of all committees of the Board, pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations.
A structured questionnaire, after taking into consideration the inputs received from Nomination and Remuneration Committee, was prepared and circulated to all the Directors for taking their responses, these questionnaires covered 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. A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of individual Directors, who were evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution, independence of judgment, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minority shareholders etc. The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board excluding the Director being evaluated. The performance evaluation of Non-Independent Directors, Board as a whole and the Chairman of the Company was evaluated in a separate meeting of Independent Directors after considering the views of Executive Directors and Non-executive Directors.
The feedback and results of the questionnaire were collated and consolidated report generated was shared with the Board for improvements. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
Further, the evaluation process confirms that the Board and its Committees continue to operate effectively and the performance of the Directors and Chairman is highly satisfactory.
17. REMUNERATION POLICY
In compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the Company, framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), Senior Management and their remuneration.
The salient features of the Policy are:
i. It lays down the criteria for determining qualifications, competencies, positive attributes and independence for appointment of a director (Executive/ Non-Executive/ Independent) of the Company;
ii. To recommend to the Board the policy relating to the remuneration of the Directors, KMP and Senior Management/ Other Employees of the Company; and
iii. Reviewing and approving corporate goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of the executive Directors, evaluating their performance in light of those goals and objectives and either as a committee or together with the other independent Directors (as directed by the Board), determine and approve executive Directors' compensation based on this evaluation; making
recommendations to the Board with respect to KMP and Senior Management compensation and recommending incentive-compensation and equity-based plans that are subject to approval of the Board.
During the year under review, the policy was revised to align with amendments in the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at the following web link: https://d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/ investor_files/Nomination_and_Remuneration_ PolicyFEB2025.pdf
18. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES
The Board met Five (5) times during the Financial Year 2024-25. The details of the meetings of the Board and Committees along with its composition and respective terms of reference thereof are given in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
19. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors confirm that:
I. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards and Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013, have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;
II. 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 your Company as at March 31, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025;
III. proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
IV. the annual accounts have been prepared on a ‘going concern' basis;
V. proper internal financial controls laid down by the Directors were followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
VI. 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.
20. AUDITORS AND AUDITORS’ REPORT
I. Statutory Auditors
The shareholders in the 25th AGM, approved the appointment of M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101049W/ E300004), as the Statutory Auditors, for a period of five (5) years i.e., from the conclusion of the 25th AGM held on June 29, 2023 till the conclusion of 30th AGM of the Company.
M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, have confirmed that they have not been disqualified to act as Statutory Auditors of the Company and that their appointment is within the maximum ceiling limit as prescribed under Section 141 of Companies Act, 2013/ relevant statute.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as specified under the second proviso of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force).
The Auditors' Report for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025, does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark, etc. Further the Auditors' Report being self-explanatory does not call for any further comments from the Board of Directors.
II. Maintenance of Cost Records and Cost Auditors
In terms of the Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Company is required to maintain cost accounting records and get them audited every year. Accordingly such accounts and records were made, maintained and audited for the financial year 2024-25.
The Board of Directors on the basis of recommendations from Audit Committee has appointed M/s. Lavanya & Associates as the Cost Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26 at a fee of ' 2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs Only) plus applicable taxes and out of pocket expenses subject to the ratification of the said fees by the shareholders at the ensuing AGM. M/s. Lavanya & Associates have applied for the formation of a new LLP under the name “Lavanya and Associates LLP” and have obtained name approval from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI). The registration process with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is currently in
progress. Upon completion of the incorporation and receipt of MCA approval, the appointment shall be deemed to have been made in favour of “Lavanya and Associates LLP” as the Cost Auditors for the Financial Year 2025-26, as if the said LLP had been appointed in place of the existing firm.
The Cost Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as specified under the second proviso of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force).
III. Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, your Company had appointed Mr. K.V.S. Subramanyam, Company Secretary in Practice (“Secretarial Auditor”) to conduct the Secretarial Audit of your Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 is annexed herewith as Annexure-3 and forms an integral part of this Annual Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark, etc.
The Secretarial Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as specified under the second proviso of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force).
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A and other applicable provisions, if any, of the SEBI Listing Regulations, read with Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on May 24, 2025, approved the appointment of Mr. K.V.S. Subramanyam, Company Secretary in Practice (CP No. 4815), a peer-reviewed Company Secretary in Practice, as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for a term of five consecutive years commencing from the Financial Year 2025-26 to Financial Year 2029-30, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing AGM.
A detailed proposal for appointment of Secretarial Auditor forms part of the Notice convening this AGM.
21. ANNUAL RETURN
As required under Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company is available on the Company's website at https://www.rainbowhospitals.in/investors-relations/ shareholder-information
22. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is also available on Company's website at https://d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/investor_ files/Policy_on_Materiality_and_Dealing_with_Related_ Party_TransactionsFEB2025.pdf
The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting, approval and disclosure processes are in place for all transactions between the Company and its Related Parties. All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for review and approval. Prior omnibus approval is obtained for Related Party Transactions which are of repetitive nature and/ or entered in the Ordinary Course of Business and are at Arm's Length basis.
All related party transaction entered during the year were in Ordinary Course of the Business and on Arm's Length basis. No Material Related Party Transactions were entered during the year by your Company. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3) (h) of the Companies Act, 2013 in Form AOC-2 is not applicable.
23. LOANS AND INVESTMENTS
Details of Loans, Guarantees given and Investments made by the Company during Financial Year 2024-25 within the meaning of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, are set out in Note No. 2.2 and in Note No. 2.10 to the Standalone Financial Statements of the Company.
24. RISK MANAGEMENT
Your Company has a Risk Management Committee which monitors and reviews the risk management plan/ process of your Company. The Company has adequate risk management procedures in place. The major risks are assessed through a systematic procedure of risk identification and classification. Risks are prioritised according to significance and likelihood.
The Risk Management Committee oversees the risk management processes with respect to all probable
risks that the organization could face such as strategic, financial, liquidity, security including cyber security, regulatory, legal, reputational and other risks. The Committee ensures that there is a sound Risk Management Policy to address such risks which includes the process for identification of elements of risk, if any, which may threaten the existence of the Company. Further, there are no elements of risk which in the opinion of the Board may threaten the existence of the Company.
The details of the Risk Management Committee are given in the Corporate Governance Report which forms integral part of this Annual Report.
25. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY AND VIGIL MECHANISM
In Compliance with the provisions of section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has in place the Whistle Blower Policy and Vigil Mechanism for Directors, employees and other stakeholders which provides a platform to them for raising their voice about any breach of code of conduct, financial irregularities, illegal or unethical practices, unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud. Adequate safeguards are provided against victimization to those who use such mechanism and direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate cases is provided.
The policy ensures that strict confidentiality is maintained whilst dealing with concerns and also that no discrimination is made against any person. The Whistle Blower Policy and Vigil Mechanism may be accessed on the Company's website at https:// d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/investor_files/ Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf
26. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The prime objective of our Corporate Social Responsibility policy is to hasten social, economic and environmental progress. We remain focused on generating systematic and sustainable improvement for local communities surrounding our Hospitals.
The Board of Directors of your Company has formulated and adopted a policy on Corporate Social Responsibility which can be accessed at: https://d31scedd5hpubp.cloudfront.net/investor_ files/CSR_Policy.pdf
The annual report on corporate social responsibility activities containing composition of CSR & ESG Committee and disclosure as per Section 134 and Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is attached and marked as Annexure - 4 and forms part of this report.
27. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report of financial performance and results of operations of the Company, as required under the SEBI Listing Regulations is provided in a separate section and forms an integral part of this report. It inter-alia gives details of the overall industry structure, economic developments, performance and state of affairs of your Company's business, risks and concerns and material developments during the financial year under review.
28. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report, as required under the SEBI Listing Regulations, describing the initiatives taken by the Company from environment, social and governance perspective is provided in a separate section and forms an integral part of this Report.
29. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance and adhere to the Corporate Governance requirements set out by SEBI. Separate report on Corporate Governance, forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
A certificate from M/s. KVSS & Co LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, confirming compliance with the conditions of corporate governance is also attached to the Corporate Governance Report.
30. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in compliance with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee (“ICC’ ) as specified under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The Company conducts sessions for employees to build awareness amongst employees about the Policy and the provisions of Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act.
During the period under review, no complaint was received by the ICC.
31. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo as stipulated under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is given below:
A. Energy Conservation:
The Company has continued its efforts to reduce
its energy consumption year on year.
Some of the key measures taken by the Company
are as below:
I. Energy conservation measures taken/ Utilizing alternate sources of energy:
• Commissioning of rooftop solar power systems.
• Installation of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to optimize energy consumption in operations.
• Upgradation to energy-efficient LED lighting across various facilities.
• Procurement of green energy through open access arrangements.
• Sourcing of renewable energy through third-party providers.
II. Impact of Measures:
The energy conservation measures taken from time to time by your Company have resulted in considerable reduction of energy and thereby reducing the cost.
III. Capital Investment on Energy conservation Equipment:
During the year under review, the Company has spent about ' 47.76 Million as capital investments on various energy conservation initiatives like Solar roof tops, VFD Installation and LED Light Installations etc.
B. Technology Absorption:
I. Technology Absorption, Adaptation & Innovation:
1) Efforts made towards technology absorption:
Implementation of a robust cybersecurity framework with 24/7 SOC Monitoring Services, Penetration Testing/Breach and Attack Simulation/ Ransomware Resiliency Testing.
2) Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts:
Protection of sensitive data, regulatory compliance to various standards, and preventing financial losses from breaches or ransomware attacks. A strong cybersecurity framework will enable a secure digital transformation and long-term operational stability for the organization.
3) In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning of the FY 2024-25): None
4) Expenditure incurred on Research and Development:
No expenditure was incurred on Research and Development by the Company during the period under review.
C. Foreign exchange earnings and outgo
S. „ . .
Particulars
No.
|
Amount (' in Million)
|
1 Foreign Exchange Earnings
|
47.89
|
2 Foreign Exchange Outgo
|
71.04
|
32. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
Your Company has in place an adequate internal financial control framework with reference to financial and operating controls thereby ensuring orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company's policies, safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financial information and such controls are operating effectively.
During the Financial Year 2024-25, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed.
The Directors have in the Directors Responsibility Statement confirmed the same to this effect.
33. DISCLOSURE RELATED TO INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY:
No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code; hence the requirement to disclose the details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year along with their status as at the end of the financial year is not applicable.
34. NO DIFFERENCE IN VALUATION:
The requirement to disclose the details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of onetime settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof, is not applicable.
35. SIGNIFICANT/ MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS
There are no significant/ material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of your Company and its operations in future.
36. COMPLIANCE OF SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has duly complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and shareholders (SS-2).
37. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & APPRECIATION
Your Directors express their sincere appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received from the Government authorities, financial institutions, banks, customers, vendors and members during the year under review. Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services by the employees.
For and on behalf of Board of Directors
Dr. Ramesh Kancharla Chairman and Managing Director DIN: 00212270
Place: Hyderabad Date: May 24, 2025
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