Your directors have immense pleasure in presenting the Thirty-Seventh (37th) Integrated Annual Report on the business and operations of your Company, together with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year (FY) ended March 31, 2026.
1) FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The summarised financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2026, on a Standalone and Consolidated basis is given below:
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Consolidated
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Standalone
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Particulars
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March 31, 2026
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March 31, 2025
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March 31, 2026
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March 31, 2025
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Net Sales/Income from Operations
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2,226.89
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2,248.17
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2,228.22
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2,248.10
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Other Income
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52.64
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44.31
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52.57
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44.29
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Total Income
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2,279.53
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2,292.48
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2,280.79
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2,292.39
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Prol'l before Finance cost, Depreciation & Taxes
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706.51
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625.23
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740.94
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629.5
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Finance Cost
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0.41
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0.52
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0.41
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0.52
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Profit before Depreciation & Taxes
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706.10
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624.71
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740.53
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628.98
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Depreciation & Amortisation Expense
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111.36
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88.53
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91.99
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80.75
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Profit before Taxation
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594.74
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536.18
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648.54
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548.23
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Provision for Taxation - Current
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133.56
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116.61
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133.10
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116.61
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Deferred Tax
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21.45
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18.46
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31.67
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20.53
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Earlier year adjustments
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(4.01)
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(4.14)
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(4.01)
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(414)
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Profit for the year
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443.74
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405.25
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48778
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415.23
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The items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
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(0.22)
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(0.44)
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(0.20)
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(0.44)
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Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
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0.05
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0.11
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0.05
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0.11
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The items that will be reclassified to profit or loss.
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(0.03)
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-
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-
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-
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Total Comprehensive Income
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443.54
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404.92
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487.63
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414.90
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2) FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (STANDALONE AND CONSOLIDATED):Operating Results and Profit
The consolidated revenue from operations of the Company stood at ' 2,226.89 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, as compared to ' 2,248.17 crore in the previous year. The underlying EBITDA margin was 3.92% higher in FY 2025-26 as compared to the previous year. The profit before tax from continuing operations was ' 594.74 crore in FY 2025-26 as against ' 536.18 crore in FY 2024-25. Profit for the year stood at ' 443.74 crore in FY 2025-26 as compared to ' 405.25 crore in FY 2024-25, and the total comprehensive income for the year was ' 443.54 crore as compared to ' 404.92 crore in FY 2024-25.
The Standalone revenue from operations of the Company stood at ' 2,228.22 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, as compared to ' 2,248.10 crore in the previous year. The profit before tax from continuing operations was ' 648.54 crore in FY 2025-26 as against ' 548.23 crore in FY 2024-25. Profit for the year stood at ' 487.78 crore in FY 2025-26 as compared to ' 415.23 crore in FY 2024-25.
3) SHARE CAPITAL:
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as of March 31, 2026, stood at ' 10.37 crore. During the FY 2025-26, there were no changes in the Company’s share capital. No new shares were issued, nor were any Stock Options or Sweat Equity Shares granted during the year.
4) CREDIT RATING:
CARE Ratings Ltd. (CARE) has reaffirmed the ratings to the bank facilities of the Company as given below:
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Facilities/
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Rating
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Rating
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Instruments
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Action
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Long-term/ Short¬ term bank facilities
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CARE AA ; Stable/CARE A1
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Reaffirmed
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5) TRANSFER TO RESERVE:
The Board of Directors (‘the Board’) has decided to retain the entire amount of profit for the FY 2025-26 in the statement of profit and loss.
6) STATE OF AFFAIRS:
The Company is engaged in the business of manufacturing Speciality Organic Intermediaries and Monomers.
There has been no change in the business of the Company during the financial year ending March 31, 2026.
7) DIVIDEND:
The Board of Directors of Vinati Organics Limited (“the Company”) has recommended a dividend of ' 8.50/- (Eight Rupees and Fifty Paise Only) per equity share,
i.e. 850% on the equity shares of the face value of ' 1/- (Rupee One) each. The final dividend on equity shares, if approved by the Members, would involve a cash outflow of ' 88.12 crore.
The dividend on Ordinary Equity Shares is subject to the approval of the Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) scheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 and if declared, will be paid, subject to deduction of tax at source (‘TDS’), within 30 days from the date of declaration at the AGM.
Pursuant to the Income Tax Act, 2025, as amended by the Finance Act, 2026, dividend income is taxable in the hands of the shareholders. The Company shall therefore be required to deduct tax at source (TDS) at the prescribed rates at the time of making the payment of the said Final Dividend.
For FY 2024-25, the Company declared a dividend of ' 7.50/- per equity share of the face value of ' 1/- each. The total cash outflow for FY 2024-25 amounted to ' 77.75 crore.
Record Date
The Company has fixed Wednesday, September
16, 2026 as the “Record Date” for the purpose of determining the entitlement of Members to receive dividend for FY 2025-26.
Dividend Distribution Policy
In terms of Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended (“SEBI Listing Regulations”), the Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy, which details various considerations based on which the Board may recommend or declare dividend. The Policy is available on the website of the Company at https:// vinatiorganics.com/wp-content/uploads/Dividend- Distribution-Policy-1-1.pdf and is disclosed in this report as ‘Annexure A’.
8) SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATE AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANY:
Veeral Organics Pvt. Ltd. (“VOPL”) and Vinati Organics USA INC continue to be the Wholly Owned Subsidiary Companies of the Company. Further, Mrs. Kavita Vinod Saraf Foundation (“KVSF”), a
registered Public Charitable Trust, is consolidated in the Financial Statements of the Company in terms of Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS) 110.
I n accordance with the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries and consolidated entities, in Form AOC-1, forms part of the Annual Report.
There has been no change in the class and nature of the business of the Company and its Subsidiary Companies.
Apart from the above, the Company does not have any other Subsidiary, Associate, or Joint Venture Company as of the date of this report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company, together with the financial statements of its subsidiaries and other requisite documents, as required under the applicable provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, are available on the Company's website athttps://vinatiorganics.com/ financial-information/ and https://vinatiorganics.com/ other-information/.
The Company has formulated a Policy for determining Material Subsidiary. The Policy is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at https:// vinatiorganics.com/wp-content/uploads/Policy-For- Determining-Material-Subsidiary.pdf.
During the year under review, Veeral Organics Pvt. Ltd. was material subsidiary of the Company as per the SEBI Listing Regulations.
9) INSURANCE:
The properties and insurable interests of your company, like Building, Plant and Machinery, Inventories, etc., are properly insured.
Directors & Officer’s Liability (D & O) policy covers the Directors and Officers of the Company against the risk of third-party claims arising out of their actions/decisions in the normal course of discharge of their duties, which may result in financial loss to any third party.
10) DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
The Company maintains an optimal balance of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Independent Directors, ensuring a diverse mix of professionalism, expertise, and experience which ensures that the Board independently performs its governance and management functions. The Company professes the importance of diversity at the Board and other levels within the organisation.
Board Composition:
As of March 31, 2026, the Board comprised 8 (eight) Directors, with an equal representation of 4 (four) Executive Directors and 4 (four) Non-Executive Independent Directors. The Board included 4 (four) Women Directors, consisting of 2 (two) Executive Directors and 2 (two) Independent Directors representatives.
Changes in Board Composition:
During the year under review, there was no change in the composition of the Board of Directors.
Changes in Key Managerial Personnel (KMP):
During the financial year 2025-26, the following changes took place in the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company:
• Superannuation of CFO: Mr. N. K. Goyal ceased to be the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company due to his superannuation/retirement. The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable services and guidance provided by Mr. N. K. Goyal during his long association with the Company. His cessation was effective from the close of business hours on November 05, 2025.
• Appointment of New CFO: Based on the
recommendation of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee and the Audit
Committee, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on November 05, 2025, appointed Mr. Gulshan Kumar Sakhuja as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), and Senior Management Personnel (SMP) of the Company with effect from November 06, 2025.
Statement on declarations of Independent Directors:
All Independent Directors of the Company have submitted declarations under Section 149(6) and (7) of the Act and the applicable Rules made thereunder, as well as Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, confirming that they meet the criteria of independence and that there are no circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors. None of the Independent Directors is disqualified under any applicable law from continuing in such capacity.
Further, during the year under review, the Independent Directors did not have any material pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than receipt of sitting fees and reimbursement of expenses incurred for attending meetings of the Board and its Committees. In compliance with Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, they have also confirmed that they are not aware of any existing or reasonably anticipated circumstances that could impair their ability to discharge their duties independently and objectively.
The Board of Directors has duly reviewed and taken on record these declarations and confirmations after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same. The Board is of the opinion that all Directors, including the Independent Directors of the Company, possess requisite qualifications, integrity, expertise and experience in the fields of science and technology, digitalisation, strategy, finance, governance, human resources, safety, sustainability, etc.
Retirement by rotation and subsequent re- appointment:
Pursuant to provisions of Section 152(6) of the Act and applicable clauses of the Articles of Association of the Company, Ms. Viral Saraf Mittal (DIN: 02666028), Director of the Company, retires by rotation at this Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, has offered herself for reappointment.
Th e Board , at its meeting held on May 1 2 , 2 02 6, h as recommended her reappointment to the shareholders of the Company. Information/ details as required under Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations, particulars of the Director seeking reappointment at this AGM are given in the Annexure to the AGM Notice.
Certificate of Non-Disqualification of Directors:
The Company has obtained a Certificate from Mr. Vijay Kumar Mishra, Managing Partner of M/s. VKM & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V para C clause 10(i) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, confirming that none of the Directors on the Board of the Company have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors of Companies by the Board/ Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such Statutory Authority.
Key Managerial Personnel (“KMP”):
As on March 31, 2026, the following were the KMP of the Company pursuant to sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or re- enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force):
i. Mr. Vinod Saraf - Chairman / Executive Director;
ii. Ms. Vinati Saraf Mutreja - Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer;
iii. Ms. Viral Saraf Mittal - Whole-Time Director, Director - CSR
iv. Mr. Amit Thanawala - Whole-Time Director
v. Mr. Gulshan Kumar Sakhuja - Chief Financial Officer (w.e.f. November 06, 2025); and
vi. Mr. Milind Wagh - Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
11) NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY AND OTHER DETAILS:
The salient features and overview of the Company’s Nomination and Remuneration Policy, formulated pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Act, are detailed in the Corporate Governance Report which forms an integral part of this Annual Report. The complete, detailed Policy is available on the Company’s website and can be directly accessed athttps://vinatiorganics.com/wp- content/uploads/Remuneration-Policy.pdf
12) DEPOSITS:
For the FY 2025-26, the Company did not invite or accept any Deposits within the meaning of Sections 73 and 76 of the Act and the relevant Rules made thereunder; as such, no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as of the date of the balance sheet from the public.
13) CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO:
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required to be disclosed pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are provided in Annexure A-1 forming part of this Report.
Further, the total foreign exchange earnings and outgo during the year ended March 31, 2026, are provided below:
Foreign Exchange Earnings - ' 1310.59 crore.
Foreign Exchange Outgo - ' 263.34 crore.
14) HUMAN RESOURCES:
The Company has established strong HR systems to improve transparency in performance evaluations and daily operations. Comprehensive operational and other information is consistently shared with the management
team to increase their involvement and support the growth of our human resources. Additionally, the Company strictly follows a Code of Business Ethics for all employees.
The Human Resources department plays a crucial and continuous role in our talent management efforts, ensuring to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s permanent employee strength stood at 1362.
15) QUALITY INITIATIVES:
The Company continues to demonstrate a sustained commitment to excellence, placing quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction at the core of its operations. During the year under review, several strategic quality- driven initiatives were implemented, reinforcing the Company’s position as a reliable and quality-focused organisation in the specialty chemicals industry.
Our adherence to the highest standards of quality management systems ensured consistent product performance and compliance with international benchmarks. The Company has institutionalised best-in¬ class service management protocols, which contributed significantly to improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer satisfaction, and reducing turnaround times.
Regular internal audits, supplier quality assessments, and customer feedback mechanisms were conducted to monitor and continuously improve product and process quality. The Company also invested in employee training and upskilling initiatives to build a quality-conscious culture across all levels. These collective efforts led to the achievement of key quality milestones during the year, strengthened customer confidence, and laid the foundation for sustained long-term growth through operational excellence.
16) LISTING:
The Company’s equity shares are listed on BSE Limited (BSE) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). We confirm that the Annual Listing Fees for the Financial Year 2025-26 have been paid to both Stock Exchanges as required under Regulation 14 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
• BSE Scrip Code: 524200
• NSE Symbol: VINATIORGA
17) SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS, COURTS AND TRIBUNALS:
No significant and material order has been passed by the Regulators, Courts, or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company’s operations in the future.
18) DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
i. in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed;
ii. they 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;
iii. they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v. t hey have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;
vi. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and maintained by the Company, work performed by the internal, statutory and secretarial auditors and external consultants and
the reviews performed by management and the relevant Board committees, including the audit committee, the Board is of the opinion that the Company’s internal financial controls were adequate and effective during the FY 2025-26.
19) MATERIAL CHANGES AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE (MARCH 31, 2026):
There have been no material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the close of the FY 2025-26 and the date of this Report. Accordingly, no additional disclosures are required in this regard.
20) CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORTS:
At Vinati Organics Limited, we remain steadfast in our commitment to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance. Our practices are continually evolving to align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, with a focus on enhancing long¬ term shareholder value and protecting the interests of all stakeholders. We consider it our responsibility to ensure transparent, timely, and accurate disclosures relating to the Company’s operations, performance, leadership, and governance.
I n line with this commitment, the Corporate Governance Report, together with the Auditors’ Certificate confirming compliance with the conditions of corporate governance as prescribed under the SEBI Listing Regulations, and the Management Discussion and Analysis, form an integral part of this Annual Report and are set out in the separate annexure to this report. (See Annexure ‘B’, ‘C’ & ‘D’).
21) CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
The Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (‘CSR’) initiatives aim to enhance community life by creating long-term value for all stakeholders. During the year, the Company implemented its CSR programmes through various foundations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in accordance with its CSR Policy. The CSR policy is available on the website of the Company athttps://vinatiorganics.com/wp-content/ uploads/CSR-Policy-2.pdf.
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee comprises four Directors of the Company. All the members of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee i.e. Prof. M. Lakshmi Kantam - Chairperson of the Committee, Mr. Vinod Saraf - Member, Chairman of the Company, Ms. Vinati Saraf Mutreja - Member, Managing Director & CEO, & Ms. Viral Saraf Mittal - Member, Director CSR, have good knowledge and exposure to utilise the Company’s resources towards its CSR activities.
For the FY 2025-26, the Company was required to spend ' 10.29/- crore (around 2% of the average net profits of the preceding three financial years) on CSR activities. During the year, the Company spent ' 6.42/- crore on various CSR projects and transferred ' 3.87/- crore related to ongoing CSR projects to the Unspent CSR account pursuant to the provisions of the Act. The Annual Report on CSR Activities is enclosed as ‘Annexure E’ to this Report.
22) ESOP/ ESOS:
The Company has no employee stock option scheme.
23) PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT THE WORKPLACE:
In accordance with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and the Rules made thereunder, the Company has adopted a Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment, which maintains a zero-tolerance approach towards any act of sexual harassment at the workplace. The Policy ensures a safe, inclusive and respectful work environment for all employees and provides an effective framework for prevention, awareness, reporting and redressal of complaints relating to sexual harassment.
Efforts have been made to raise awareness among all employees regarding the Company’s stance against sexual harassment in the workplace.
Status of Complaints (FY 2025-26): During the year under review, the status of complaints pursuant to the POSH Act is as follows:
• Number of complaints filed during the financial year: NIL
• Number of complaints disposed of during the financial year: NIL
• Number of complaints pend ing as on the end of the financial year: NIL
The Sexual Harassment policy is available on the website of the Company at: https://vinatiorganics.com/wp- content/uploads/Policy-Against-Sexual-Harassment-at- Workplace.pdf.
24) ANNUAL RETURN:
As per provisions of Section 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, the copy of the Annual Return in Form MGT-7 is placed on the website of the Company at:https:// vinatiorganics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Form- MGT-7-VOL-FY-25-26.pdf.
25) RISK MANAGEMENT:
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Risk Management Committee to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The committee is responsible for reviewing the risk
management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls.
Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. The Risk Management Policy is available on the website of the Company at: https://vinatiorganics.com/wp-content/uploads/Risk- Management-Policy.pdf.
26) PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS:
Details of loan s, g uarantees, and investments made by the Company are within the limits prescribed under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act, read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, as on March 31, 2026, and the details are given in the notes to the Financial Statements of the Company.
27) PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES:
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197 (12) of the Act, read with Rule 5 (1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (‘Rules’) are given below:
a. Ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median remuneration of employees of the Company for the FY 2025¬ 26 and the percentage increase in remuneration of each Director, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary during the FY 2025-26 are as under:
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Sr.
No.
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Name of Director/KMP and Designation
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Remuneration of Director/ KMP for FY 2025-26 (' in crores)
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% increase in remuneration in the FY 2025-26
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@Ratio of Remuneration of Director to Median Remuneration of employees in FY 2025-26
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Executive Directors
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1.
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Mr. Vinod Saral
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3.11
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10.68%
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53.40
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2.
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Ms. Vinati Saraf Mutreja
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21.06
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13117%,
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361.61
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3.
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Ms. Viral Saraf Mittal
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1.42
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18.33%,
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24.38
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4.
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Mr. Amit Thanawala
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1.57
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*Not Comparable
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26.96
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Non-Executive Independent Directors
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5.
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Mr. J. C. Laddha
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0.05
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0%,
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0.86
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6.
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Ms. Mona Bhide
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0.05
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"(16.67%,)
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0.86
|
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7.
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Prof. M. Lakshmi Kantam
|
0.04
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**(20.00%)
|
0.69
|
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8.
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Dr. Prashant Barve
|
0.03
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**(18.75%)
|
0.56
|
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Sr.
No.
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Name of Director/KMP and Designation
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Remuneration of Director/ KMP for FY 2025-26 (' in crores)
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% increase in remuneration in the FY 2025-26
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@Ratio of Remuneration of Director to Median Remuneration of employees in FY 2025-26
|
|
Key Managerial Personnel
|
|
9.
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Mr. N. K. Goyal (CFO up to Nov 5, 2025)
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0.76
|
#Not Comparable
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Not Applicable
|
|
10.
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Mr. Gulshan Kumar Sakhuja (CFO w.e.f. Nov 6, 2025)
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0.37
|
#Not Comparable
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Not Applicable
|
|
11.
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Mr. Milind Wagh
|
0.52
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10.64%
|
Not Applicable
|
* Mr. Amit Thanawala was appointed during the previous financial year on December 13, 2024, the remuneration drawn by him in FY 2024-25 was only for a part of the year. Consequentially, the remuneration for the full financial year 2025¬ 26 is not comparable with the previous financial year’s part-period earnings.”
** Remuneration of Independent Directors consists solely of sitting fees for attending meetings of the Board and its Committees. The decrease in remuneration for FY 2025-26 is due to a lesser number of meetings held during the current financial year compared to the previous financial year, and does not reflect any reduction in the structural fee per meeting.
#The percentage increase in remuneration is not comparable as Mr. N. K. Goyal ceased to be the CFO and Mr. Gulshan Kumar Sakhuja was appointed during the financial year 2025-26.
@The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees has been calculated after excluding remuneration of Fxecutive Directors
b. The percentage increase/ decrease in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year:
5.24%.c. Comparison of Remuneration and Justification:
The increase in remuneration is in line with the market trends. In order to ensure that remuneration reflects the Company’s performance, the performance pay is linked to organisational performance in addition to individual performance.
- Average Salary increase of non-managerial employees is around 10%.
- Average Salary increase of man ag erial employees is around 9%.
d. The key parameters for any variable component of remuneration availed by the directors:
The key parameters for the variable component of remuneration to the Directors are decided by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee in accordance with the principles laid down in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy.
e. Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company:
The Company affirms that remuneration is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company.
f. Particulars of Employees pursuant to Rule 5(2) and Rule 5(3):
As per Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board's Report and Financial Statements are being sent to the Members of the Company excluding the statement containing the particulars of employees as required under Rule 5(2) and Rule 5(3) of the said Rules. Any Member interested in obtaining a copy of the said statement may write to the Company Secretary at shares@vinatiorganics. com up to the date of the ensuing AGM.
The said statement is also available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of your Company on all days except Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday up to the date of AGM between 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
28) WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/ VIGIL MECHANISM:
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy to provide a formal mechanism to the Directors and employees to report their concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud, or violation of the Company’s Code of Conduct or Ethics Policy. The
Policy provides for adequate safeguards against the victimisation of employees who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company have been denied access to the Audit Committee.
The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company athttps://vinatiorganics.com/wp-content/ uploads/Whistle-Blower-Policy-1-1.pdf.
29) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
I n compliance with the requirements of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time, the Company has adopted a comprehensive Policy on Related Party Transactions (“RPT Policy”). This Policy outlines the framework for identification, review, approval, and monitoring of Related Party Transactions and is available on the Company’s website at https:// vinatiorganics.com/wp-content/uploads/Policy-on- Related-Party-Transaction-3.pdf.
During the FY 2025-26, all Related Party Transactions entered into by the Company were:
• In the ordinary course of business,
• On an arm’s length basis, and
• Reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee in accordance with the RPT Policy and applicable legal provisions.
To ensure the smooth functioning of routine operations, the Company obtains omnibus approval from the Audit Committee for transactions that are repetitive in nature and meet the prescribed criteria. A statement detailing all such related party transactions entered into under omnibus approval is placed before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis for review.
During the year under review, the Company did not enter into any contracts or arrangements with related parties which fall under the scope of Section 188(1) of the Act, read with the relevant Rules and no material related party transactions were entered into by the Company during FY 2025-26, except with its Wholly Owned Subsidiary. Accordingly, the disclosure under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in Form AOC-2 is not required and does not form part of this Integrated Annual Report.
Further, pursuant to Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company submits disclosures of Related Party Transactions on a consolidated basis to the stock exchanges in the prescribed format on a half¬ yearly basis.
Comprehensive details of Related Party Transactions undertaken during the year are disclosed in the notes to the Financial Statements forming part of this Integrated Annual Report.
30) FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(p) read with Section 178(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(10) read with Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, the performance of its Committees and that of the individual Directors. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee laid down the criteria for such evaluation, which was approved by the Board. The evaluation was carried out through a structured questionnaire covering, inter alia, the composition and effectiveness of the Board and its Committees, governance processes, strategic oversight, quality of deliberations, and the participation and contribution of individual Directors.
31) FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMMES FOR
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Company conducts familiarization program for Independent Directors and the details are uploaded on the website of the Company athttps://vinatiorganics. com/wp-content/uploads/Famliarization-Programme- Details-for-Independent-Directors-4.pdf
32) INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS MEETING:
The Independent Directors of the Company met on January 31, 2026, inter alia to:
(i) Review the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board of Directors as a whole;
(ii) Review the performance of the Chairperson of the Company, taking into account the views of the Executive and Non-Executive Directors;
(iii) Assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information between the Company management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
In the aforesaid separate meeting of Independent Directors, the performance of non-independent directors, the performance of the Board as a whole and the performance of the Chairman were evaluated, taking into account the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors. The same was discussed in the Board Meeting that followed the meeting of the Independent Directors, at which the performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors was also discussed and deliberated upon. The details of this evaluation are provided in Annexure F.
33) MEETINGS OF THE BOARD:
The details of Board Meetings held during the year are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
34) INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has in place robust internal financial control systems that are commensurate with its size and the nature of its operations. These systems are designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the accuracy and reliability of financial and operational information, adherence to applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements, safeguarding of assets against unauthorised use or disposition, execution of transactions with appropriate authorisation, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. The controls are periodically reviewed and strengthened, as necessary, to enhance the overall governance framework of the Company.
The details with respect to internal financial control and their adequacy are included in the Management Discussion & Analysis, which forms part of this report.
The Corporate Policies and Procedures on Internal Financial Controls policy has been posted on the website of the Company athttps://vinatiorganics. com/wp-content/uploads/Policy-on-Internal-Financial- Control-1.pdf.
35) MEETING OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee is entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the Company’s financial reporting
process to ensure integrity, transparency, and accuracy. It provides effective supervision of the management’s financial reporting and ensures timely and accurate disclosures in compliance with the highest standards of corporate governance.
The Committee comprises 3 (three) Independent Directors, in accordance with the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
During the financial year under review, the Audit Committee met 4 (four) times, and the details of these meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The Board has accepted all recommendations made by the Audit Committee, and there were no instances of deviation from its suggestions.
36) TRANSFER OF SHARES TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:
As required under Section 124 of the Act, 18445 equity shares in respect of which dividend has not been claimed by the Members for 7 (Seven) consecutive years or more, have been transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPF) during the FY 2025-26. Details of shares transferred have been uploaded on the website of IEPF as well as the Company.
37) AUDITORS AND AUDIT REPORTS:
(i) Statutory Auditors and their Report:
The Members at the 33rd Annual General Meeting of the Company held on September 14, 2022, had re-appointed M. M. Nissim & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. ICAI/ FRN/107122W/W100672) as the Statutory Auditor of the Company to hold office for a term of 5 (five) years i.e., from the conclusion of the said 33rd Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of 38th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2027.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or disclaimers made by the Auditors in their report on the Audited Financial (Standalone and Consolidated) Statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors have not reported any instances of fraud pursuant to the provisions of Section 143(12)
of the Act, which mandates auditors to report frauds committed by officers or employees of the Company. Accordingly, no disclosure is required under Section 134(3)(ca) of the Act in this regard.
The report of the Statutory Auditors along with notes to Schedules forms an integral part of this Integrated Annual Report.
(ii) Cost Auditors and Cost Audit Report:
In accordance with the requirements of Section 148 of the Act, read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the maintenance of cost records is applicable to the Company. The audit of such cost records is conducted annually as per the prescribed regulations. For the FY 2025-26, the Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and based on a certificate of independence and arm’s length relationship issued by the Cost Auditors, has appointed M/s. N. Ritesh & Associates, Cost Accountants, as the Cost Auditor of the Company. The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is detailed in the Notice of the 37th Annual General Meeting, and a resolution seeking ratification of the same by the Members forms part of the AGM Notice.
Further, in compliance with the aforesaid Rules, the Cost Audit Report for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025, was filed in XBRL format with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on October 03, 2025, vide SRN: AB7916884.
During the year under review, the Cost Auditor has not reported any instance of fraud under Section 143(12) of the Act. Accordingly, no disclosure is required under Section 134(3)(ca) of the Act.
(iii) Secretarial Auditor and Secretarial Audit Report:
The Members of the Company at the 36th Annual General Meeting held on September 26, 2025, had appointed M/s. VKM & Associates, a Peer Reviewed Firm of Practising Company Secretaries, as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years, to hold office from the conclusion of the 36th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 41st Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2030, pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Further, M/s. VKM & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, have conducted the Secretarial Audit of the Company and its material unlisted Indian subsidiary for the Financial Year 2025-26.
The Secretarial Audit Report of the Company, as required under Section 204(1) of the Act read with Section 134(3) of the Act, is annexed herewith as ‘Annexure G’. Additionally, pursuant to Regulation 24A(1) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Secretarial Audit Report of the material unlisted Indian subsidiary is also annexed herewith as ‘Annexure G-1’, and both forms an integral part of this Board's Report.
The Secretarial Audit Reports of the Company and its material subsidiary, Veeral Organics Private Limited, are self-explanatory and do not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer by the Secretarial Auditors requiring further explanation or clarification by the Board.
During the year under review, the Secretarial Auditor had not reported any matter under Section 143(12) of the Act, therefore no detail is required to be disclosed under Section 134(3)(ca) of the Act.
(iv) Annual Secretarial Compliance Report:
The Company has undertaken Secretarial Compliance Audit for the FY 2025-26 as per Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations and Circulars/Guidelines issued thereunder. The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report, duly signed by Mr. Vijay Kumar Mishra, Managing Partner of M/s. VKM & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, has been submitted to the Stock Exchanges within 60 days of the end of the FY 2025-26.
38) COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Company has followed the applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating to Meetings of the Board of Directors and General Meetings, respectively.
39) BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY REPORT:
The Company endeavours to cater to the needs of the communities it operates in, thereby creating maximum value for society along with conducting its business in a way that creates a positive impact and enhances stakeholder value.
As per Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR) is attached and is a part of this Integrated Annual Report as set out in ‘Annexure H’ of this report and is also available on the Company’s website www. vinatiorganics.com.
40) THE CODE ON SOCIAL SECURITY, 2020 - MATERNITY BENEFIT
The Company is in compliance with the applicable provisions relating to maternity benefits as prescribed under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961/the Code on Social Security, 2020. The Company provides maternity leave and related benefits to eligible employees in accordance with the statutory requirements and is committed to supporting the health, well-being, and work-life balance of its employees during maternity.
41) STATUTORY DISCLOSURES:
There were no transactions/events with respect to the following items during the financial year under review and accordingly no disclosure or reporting is required with respect to the same:
1. Deposit from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Act and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
2. I ssue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
3. Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole¬ time Directors of the Company receive any salary or commission from any of the subsidiaries of the Company.
4. Buyback of shares.
5. Material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company that have occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Directors’ Report, unless otherwise stated in the report.
6. No proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
7. No instance of one time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
The details pertaining to the composition of various Committees of the Board, including the Audit Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Risk Management Committee, and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, and the details of the establishment of Vigil Mechanism are included in the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this report.
42) APPRECIATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your directors take this opportunity to place on record their sincere gratitude for the assistance and cooperation received from Central & State Governments, banks, financial institutions, shareholders, business associates, and esteemed customers for their continued support and assistance during the year.
Your directors also place on record their appreciation for the excellent contribution made by all employees of Vinati Organics Limited through their commitment, competence, co-operation, and diligence to duty in achieving consistent growth of the Company.
Registered Office: For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
B-12 & B-13/1, MIDC Industrial Area,
Mahad - 402 309, Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra.
Tel No.: 022-61240444/428, Fax No.: 022-61240438 Sd/-
Email:shares@vinatiorganics.com Vinod Saraf
Website: www.vinatiorganics.com Chairman
CIN: L24116MH1989PLC052224 (DIN: 00076708)
Mumbai, May 12, 2026
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