As on: Nov 23, 2025 10:52 AM
Dear Members,
Your Directors take pleasure in presenting their 30thAnnual Report on the business and operations of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2025.
1. Financial Highlights (Standalone and Consolidated)
During the year under review, performance of your Company's standalone and consolidated results are as under:
(? in Crore)
Particulars
Year ended
Standalone
Consolidated
Turnover
Profit/(Loss) before taxation
Less : Tax expense
Profit/(Loss) after tax
Add : Balance B/F from the previous year
Balance Profit / (Loss) C/F to the next year
2. Operation and Performance Review
The financial year 2024-25 represented a good year for the Company. Company's revenue increased by 7.44% in the financial year 2024-25 as compared to the previous financial year, and profitability also minor change as compared to the previous financial year 2023-24.
Company's performance increase in the current year and expects to maintain same in coming year. Current year company awarded more contract and have strong work order 2762.89.
The operation of the company has been almost on the similar line. The Company had a turnover of Rs. 336.12 Crores during first quarter with PBT of Rs. 23.65Crores and PAT of Rs. 16.51 Crores. In the second quarter, Company achieved a turnover of Rs. 394.28 Crores with PBT of Rs. 26.59 Crores and PAT of Rs. 18.28 Crores. Third quarter was decreased in turnover to Rs. 351.59 Crores, with PBT Rs.26.47 Crores and PAT of Rs. 18.62 Crores. Last quarter had a turnover of Rs. 345.88 Crores, with PBT of Rs. 8.38 Crores and PAT of Rs. 8.38 Crores.
Standalone Results
During the year under review, revenue from operations Increased to Rs. 1431.55 Crores from Rs.1332.39 Crore in the previous year, reflecting increase of 7.44% from last financial year.
Profit after tax decreased to Rs.65.47 Crore during the financial year as against Rs. 65.52 Crore for the previous financial year. The Company's net worth increased to Rs. 512.63 Crore as on 31st March 2025 as compared to Rs.406.28
Crore as on 31st March 2024. The increase in Net Worth of the Company is primarily on account of the conversion of warrants into equity shares during the year.
Consolidated Results
Consolidated revenues for the year under review were Rs.1439.43 Crore as against Rs. 1353.41 Crore in the previous financial year, recording increase of 6.36 % as compared to previous financial year.
Consolidated profit after tax increased toRs.65.29 Crores against Rs. 57.20 Crore for the previous financial year. The Company's consolidated net worth increased to Rs.521.37 Crore as on31st March 2025 from Rs. 414.23 Crore as on 31st March 2024. The increase in Net Worth of the Company is primarily on account of the conversion of warrants into equity shares during the year.
I n accordance with the Indian Accounting Standard-27 on consolidated financial statements, the audited consolidated financial statements are also provided along with standalone financial statement in the Annual report.
3. Company's Affairs and Future Outlook
The Company had performed well in the current year despite increase in labour cost and interest cost, which has resulted to maintain the same level of profit with high turnover.
Your Company continues to have strong order book which at the end of the financial year 2024-25 stood at Rs. 2762.89 Crores.
Your Company is bound to have better performance as the contract and orders are from the G overnment, who are safest
customer and provides stability to company even in most challenging time. Your Company has received the following major contract during the financial year 2024-25 and till the date of this report, and Company has continued its focus to small and midsized project in segment of Building, water and infrastructure domain:
? Construction of New district jail - 1026 capacity at Hatharas District, UP on EPC mode for Rs 152.11 crores.
? Construction of New district jail - 1026 capacity at Hapur District, UP on EPC mode for Rs 158.81 crores.
? New District jail - 1026 capacity at Jaunpur District, UP on EPC mode for Rs 247.68 crores.
? Formation of Balance Internal Roads including Construction of RCC Side Drain & Culverts and Providing Street Lights at Mega Leather Park Panapakkam in Ranipet District for Rs 38.32 crores.
? Design and built 7 MLD product water conveyance system from 20 MLD Tertiary Treatment Reverse Osmosis (TTRO) plant at Kelaverapalli Hosur to Sipcot Industrial Park Shoolagiri Phase I and II, Krishnagiri District with O and M for 1 year on DBO system. Providing Internal water supply arrangement including construction of 2 nos of pump room for Rs 35.60 crores.
? Construction of Service supporting structures, RCC culverts, sewer line and associated works in between Building NO 503, 401, 306 & 307 at FRFCF project site at Kalpakkam for Rs 21.83 crores.
? Construction of Integrated Storm Water Drain Works in M1 & M2 Components in Kovalam Basin in Expended Areas in Greater Chennai Corporation Package 16 covering various Streets of Zone 15 under Kfw fund for Rs 87.56 crores.
? Improvement to Kothore Digar Satana Malegaon Chalishgon Pachora Shendurni Pahar Wakadi Road SH-19 km183/600 to 219/200 Taluka Jammer District Jalgoan, State of Maharashtra for Rs 217.61 crores.
? EPC KN-I (5C) - Construction of Concrete Pavement Road & Reconstruction & widening of Bridges Culverts for i) Alibag Bypass Road (Pen Road Junction) to Alibag Roha Junction to Belkade to Garudpada Nagaon Hatale to Revdanda Bridge Road MSH-4 Km.262/500 to 280/745 in the State of Maharashtra for Rs 201.94 crores.
? EPC NSKHI (28C) - Improvement to Pachorowadi -Shewale- Satgaon Road SH-40 km 94/600 to 11/350 Tal Pachora Dist. Nashik for Rs 116.68 crores.
? Improvement of Poldhapur Mahabhaleshwar Wai Surur Road SH 139 km 0/000 to 24/000 total length 24.2 km in the state of Maharashtra - work in the name of RPP_SIPL JV (51/49) for Rs 64.99 crores.
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? Erection, Testing & Commissioning of Air Cooled Condenser (ACC) and associated auxiliaries of Unit 2 at 3x800 MW PVUNL STPP Patratu, Jharkhand for Rs 28.77 crores.
? Construction of Nozzle assembly and segment preparation facility (NASPF) at SSLV Launch Complex, Thiruchendur and Sathankulam Taluk, Tuticorin District for Rs 22.52 crores.
? Construction of Non Destructive Test facility (NDTF) at SSLV launch complex Thiruchendur and Sathankulam Taluk ,Tuticorin District for Rs 23.44 crores.
? Construction of customs office, medical facility centre, creche buildings, canteen, convention centre, A.O. Block, entrance arch, plug-and-play warehouse, water supply system, sewerage system, compound wall at SIP, Panapakkam for Rs 108.80 crores.
? Widening from Two Lane to Four Lane of Avinashi - Mettuppalayam Road for Rs 62.78 crores.
? Improvements to Existing Water Supply Scheme for Avadi City Municipal Corporation - Improvement of existing water supply distribution System for Avadi city municipal corporation along with left out areas including operation & maintenance of 5 years for Rs 55.50 crores.
? Package-I Improvement of Water Supply In Various Depots In Area Iv & V Under Vadachennai Valarchi Thittam for Rs 80.98 crores.
Major project awarded after 31st March 2025
? Supply of Factory Finished Fabricated Structure of Boiler (Columns (Plus, Plus-I and Box etc.), Bracings, Wall beams, Floor Beams, Trusses etc.) up-to Project Site, based on input design & detailed drawing, Quality Work Instructions (QWIs) and Technical Specification as provided by BHEL for Unit#1 and Unit#2 of 2X800 MW Koderma Project for Rs 131.05 crores.
? Development of UPSIDA Industrial Area at Bharapachpera, Pilibhit U.P for Rs 350 crores.
The details of the affairs of the Company and future outlook had also been provided at other places including Management Discussion and Analysis Report forming part of this report.
\. Change in Nature of the Business
There was no change in the nature of the business of the Company further its subsidiaries during the financial year except the Lunkar Finance private limited that has surrendered Certificate of Registration (CoR) to RBI and subsequently changed the name from Lunkar Finance private limited to sprinkle assets private Limited having its object as Real Estate in MOA.
Dividend
The Board of Directors is pleased to recommend declaration of a final dividend amounting to ?0.5/- per Ordinary/Equity Share of face value ?10/- each fully paid-up equity share..
The Dividend is subject to approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and shall be subject to deduction of income tax at source.
The dividend recommended is in accordance with the Company's Dividend Distribution Policy. The dividend if declared shall be paid within prescribed timeline.
5. Transfer to Reserves
Company has not transferred any amount to the reserve during the year.
6. Share Capital
During the financial year, the paid-up capital of the Company increased to Rs.49.58 Crores from Rs. 37.95 Crores in the previous year.
During the year, 139709 partly paid was converted into fully paid up shares and 1,15,00,000 warrants was converted into Equity shares and 94,666 partly paid shares was forfeited due to non receipt of call money.
Right Issue
Your Company has made right issue of 1.60 Crores Equity Shares at a price of Rs. 30 per share aggregating uptoRs.48 Crores. The right basis was made to the existing equity shareholders in the ratio of three right equity shares for every five fully paid equity shares held by the shareholders.
Based on application, the Company has allotted 1,42,30,000 equity shares on 26th October 2021 on receipt of Rs. 18 (including premium of Rs.12). Further, Company has made first and final call of balance Rs. 12 (including premium of Rs. 8) on 3rd February 2022.
During the year, 139709 partly paid shares was converted into fully paid up shares.
Company has converted total 1,41,35,334 partly paid shares into fully paid shares and Balance 94,666 Partly paid shares is forfeited by company as on 2nd Aug,2024 and forfeiture process is completed at the end of march 2025.
Forfeiture of Partly paid share
On august 2, 2024, the Company forfeited 94,666 equity shares of face value ?10 each on account of non-payment of the call money due. BSE and NSE approved forfeiture of 94,666 equity shares as on 14th Feb, 2025 and 25th Nov,2025 respectively.
Preferential Issue
Your company has made preferential issue of 300000 equity share and 1.15 crores warrants @44.25 per share/warrants. Company has made allotment of 300000 equity share of the face value 10 and 1.15 crores convertible warrants is issued @44.25 warrants as on 06th March, 2023 and each warrant will be converted into one equity share of face value of 10 each within the 18 months' time limit from the date of allotment.
Allotment Committee of Board of Director held on 29th August, 2024 approved the allotment of equity shares on conversion of 11500000 warrants into 11500000 equity shares at an price of Rs. 44.24 per equity shares (including Rs. 34.25 premium per share) each non promoter category on preferential basis, upon receipt of amount aggregating to 381656250 (being 75% of the issue price per warrant).
One warrants at the rate of Rs. 44.25 will be converted into one equity share at the rate of Rs. 44.25.
The Company has received the trading approval of 1,15,00,000 warrants converted into Equity from NSE and BSE w.e.f 22th May 2025. Company has obtained trading approval form NSE vide letter NSE/LIST/ 48201 dated 22 May 2025 and from BSE vide letter LOD / PREF / SV / 334/ 2025- 2026 dated 22th May, 2025.
Authorized Share Capital
During the year there is no change in authorised capital and remain same as 50 crores authorised capital.
. Annual Return
The Annual Return in the e-form MGT - 7 for the financial year 2024-25 is provided on the Company's website at web-link http://www.rppipl.com/investor.php and may be treated as part of Board Report.
. Board of Directors and Meetings of the Board
The Board is properly constituted with an appropriate mix of executive, non- executive and independent directors to maintain the independence of the Board and to separate the Board functions of governance and management.
The Board is constituted in compliance with Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The total strength of the Board comprised of Nine directors during financial year 2024-25. Board comprised of four executive directors, and Five independent directors, with one woman director being part of Board. The composition of the Board was proper throughout the financial year as per Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015.
During the year under review, the following changes took place in the composition of the Board of Directors of the Company:
1. Resignation
Mr. P. Murlidasan, Non-Executive Director, resigned from the Board with effect from 13th November 2024. The Board places on record its appreciation for the valuable contribution made by him during his tenure.
2. Appointments on 13th November 2024
The Board, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, appointed:
(a) Mr. Chinniampalayam Kulandaisamy Venkatachalam (DIN: 00125459) as an Additional Director.
(b) Mr. Anandavadivel Sathiyamoorthy (DIN: 07783796) as an Additional Director.
(c) Mr. Venkatesan Ellaiah Naidu (DIN: 07389056) as an Additional Director (Independent), subject to the approval of shareholders.
(3) Appointment on 31st December 2024
(a) The Board appointed Mr. Marappan Murugesan as an Additional Director (Independent), subject to the approval of shareholders.
(4) Regularisation of Directors through Postal Ballot
Pursuant to the approval of the shareholders vide Postal Ballot on 10th February 2025:
(a) Mr. C.K. Venkatachalam (DIN: 00125459) was appointed as an Executive Director for a period of five years.
(b) Mr. Anandavadivel Sathiyamoorthy (DIN: 07783796) was appointed as an Executive Director for a period of five years.
(c) Mr. Venkatesan Ellaiah Naidu (DIN: 07389056) was appointed as an independent Director for Two years.
(d) Mr. Marappan Murugesan (Din: 07900558) was appointed as a Non-Executive-Independent Director of the Company for Five Years.
More details about the Board, including the profile of directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming a part of the Board Report.
During the financial year 2024-25, Nine Board Meetings were held on 29st May2024, 02thAug, 2024,12th August
2024, 06th Sept,2024,13th November 2024, 31th December 2024, 12th Feb 2025 ,03th March,2025 and 26 March,2025.
The attendance of Directors in the Board meeting is provided below:
Name of the Director
of
Meetings
Held
Attended
Mr. P Arulsundaram
Mrs. A Nithya
Mr. P Muralidasan
Mr. Thangavel
Mr. P R Sundararajan
Mr. R. Kalaimony
Mr. Venkatesan Ellaiah Naidu
Mr. C.K.
Venkatachalam
Mr. Anandavadivel Sathiyamoorthy
Mr. Marappan Murugesan
During the year, two postal ballot meeting were conducted on 10 April, 2024 and 10 Feb, 2025 and AGM Date is 28th Sept 2024.
9. Loan, Guarantees and Investments under Section 186
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company has not made any investment, granted any loan or extended any guarantee or provided any security in connection with the loans to other companies.
Company has incorporated two joint venture in form of partnership namely RPP- BCC JV and RPP- Venkatesan JV for bidding various project and the said partnership has also been awarded with the contract.
Further, Company has not made any loan or guarantee or security or investment in subsidiaries including wholly owned subsidiaries or joint venture during the financial year 2024-25.
Please refer to note no. 6 of Notes to Accounts for details of all investments made by the Company.
10. Contracts or Arrangements with Related Parties
The particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, for the financial year 2024-25 in the prescribed format, AOC - 2 has been enclosed with this report as Annexure - 1.
The Company do enters into bidding agreement with various parties including related parties for making of bidding
to various Government Departments as per qualification criteria. These agreements when made are made in ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis as acceptable in this industry. Company ensures to have similar/ same terms and conditions for all agreements, including with related party. These are as per the bidding agreement, where formal agreement needs to be entered on award of the work by the Government Department.
Company do obtain omnibus approval of the Audit Committee and wherever it goes forward for contract and also obtains Board/ Members approval. Company will also approach for omnibus approval to the shareholders to seek their prior approval as some of these may be material related party transection as per SEBI LODR Regulation, 2015. These will work as omnibus approval. Company will ensure that any contracts/ agreements as made, are in ordinary course of business and at arm's length price.
11. Material Changes Affecting the Financial Position of the Company
There are no material changes affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company i.e., 31st March 2025 and till the date of the Directors' Report.
12. Conservation of Energy, Technology, Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
I nformation as per Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo has been enclosed with this report as Annexure - 2.
13. Subsidiaries, Joint Venture and Associate
The Company at the end of financial year has a total of six subsidiaries out of which four are wholly owned subsidiaries (WOS),one is step-down subsidiary and one company though subsidiary is in nature of joint venture. RPP-Annai(JV) Private Limited has been incorporated as subsidiary as Company holds 51% in it, however, it is a joint venture company.
Company has incorporated two Joint venture namely, RPP- BCC JV, and RPP-VENKATESAN JV, and during the financial year 2024-25 which is joint venture partnership/association for bidding and taking up various contract and to meet the eligibility criteria in the tenders.
Further, your Company from time to time enters into bid arrangement/ understanding for quoting for projects or
undertaking projects under joint venture and they may be incorporated as company/ partnership/ association of persons in case of award/ allotment of project or otherwise as may be decided by the Company.
A brief of the subsidiaries is provided below for your information.
R.P.P Infra Projects (Lanka) Limited, Sri Lanka
R.P.P Infra Projects (Lanka) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of your Company based in Sri Lanka. The Company, during 2014-15 successfully completed a housing project for the internally displaced people of Sri Lanka's Northern Province for which Hindustan Prefab Limited were the Project consultant.
The Sri Lankan Residential Complex project named "Legend 96" is under the preliminary stage. We have formed a new wholly owned subsidiary company Lanka for the purpose of available local tax and duty benefits. Over 12 approvals are required from the local and state authorities of Sri Lanka for foreign investments and building approvals. Application for all the approvals are submitted and are expected to be finalized over the period.
The Company has not taken up any new project during the year under review and has no operating revenues during the financial year ended 31stMarch 2025. The Company recorded a net loss of -0.07 Crore for the year ended 31stMarch 2025.
R.P.P Infra Overseas PLC, Mauritius
R.P.P Infra Overseas PLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of your Company based in Mauritius. The principal activity of the Company is to provide infrastructure project- related consultancy services and SPV for foreign investment.
The Company had no operating revenues during the financial year ended 31st March 2025 and had a very insignificant net loss for the year.
Sanskar Dealcom Private Limited, India
Sanskar Dealcom Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of your Company, is engaged in activities that includes being distributors, agents, traders, merchants, contractors, brokers and otherwise deal in merchandise and articles of all kinds including clearing agents, freight contractors, forwarding agents, licensing agents, general brokers and to carry any kind of commercial business.
The Company had no operational revenues during the year ended 31st March 2025 and had a very insignificant net loss for the year.
Greatful Mercantile Private Limited, India
Greatful Mercantile Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of your Company, is engaged in activities that include being distributors, agents, traders, merchants, contractors, brokers and otherwise deal in merchandise and articles of all kinds including clearing agents, freight contractors, forwarding agents, licensing agents, general brokers and to carry any kind of commercial business.
The Company had no revenues from operations during the year ended 31st March 2025 and had a very insignificant net loss for the year.
Lunkar Finance Private Limited
Lunkar Finance Private Limited is a step-down subsidiary of your Company. Sanskar Dealcom Private Limited and Greatful Mercantile Private Limited holds the entire paid- up capital of this company and hence step-down subsidiary of your Company.
Lunkar Finance Private Limited has voluntary surrendered the NBFC License. RBI has communicated the NBFC cancellation letter on 24th Novembers 2023. The Company has changed the object clause as real estate and change the name as Sprinkle Assets Private Limited in Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 28th December, 2023. Company has received the Roc approval for name change during the year.
RPP-ANNAI (JV) Private Limited
RPP- Annai (JV) Private Limited has been incorporated on 10th July 2019 to execute a project in joint venture with Annai Infra Developers Limited. The entire paid up capital of this company is held in ratio of 51% and 49 % respectively between the company and joint venture partner.
The Company had operational revenues Rs. 8.21 Crores during the year ended 31stMarch 2025 and had net loss Rs. 0.07 crore for the year.
R.P.P Infra Projects Myanmar Ltd
RPP Infra Projects Myanmar Ltd is an associate of your Company and has been struck off.
14. Consolidation of Accounts
Your Company has prepared Consolidated Financial Statements as per Ind AS prescribed under Section 129 read along with Section 133 and prescribed rules of Companies Act, 2013. The Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the financial position of the Company and Associates. As
required by Regulation 34 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements together with the Independent Auditor's Report thereon are annexed and form part of this Annual Report.
15. Risk Management Policy
Risk management is an integral part of the business. The risk management process, inter alia, provides for a review of the risk assessment and mitigation procedures with timely reporting to the management and review of the identified risks at periodic intervals to assess the progress of control measures.
The Audit committee of the Board also oversees and serves as Risk Management Committee. The Board has also constituted a Risk Management Team. The Committee had formulated a Risk Management policy that outlines the different kinds of risks and risk mitigating measures. The major risks are reviewed for the change in their nature and extent since the last assessment. It also provides control measures for risks and future action plans. Your Board is satisfied that there are adequate systems and procedures in place to identify, assess, monitor and manage risks. The Company believes that the overall risk exposure of present and future risks remains within risk capacity.
The details about risk and its management is provided in details appropriately in the report. The Risk Management Team works and makes report to Audit Committee. The policy and terms of reference have been provided in Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Directors Report.
16. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
During the financial year 2024-25, your Board had nine directors and there is changes took place in composition of the Board during the year. Details including profile of Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms a part of the Board Report.
More than Half of the Board of the Company comprises of independent directors (ID) and the composition of the Board of Directors are in compliance with regulation 17(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Obligations) Regulations 2015 and Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013.
(A) During the year Following Appointment and Resignations is recorded by the Company (1) Appointed as on 02 August,2024
Mr. R Kalaimony (DIN-08551489) is appointed as an Independent director of the Company for five years w. e.f 12 Nov 2024 and the same was approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on September 28, 2024.
(2) Resignation as on 13th November, 2024
(3) Appointments on 13th November 2024
(a) Mr.ChinniampalayamKulandaisamyVenkatachalam (DIN: 00125459) as an Additional Director.
(4) Appointment on 31st December 2024
(5) Regularisation of Directors through Postal Ballot
(d) Mr. Marappan Murugesan (Din: 07900558) was appointed as a Non-Executive-Independent Director of the Company for Five Years:
(B) Event occurring after financial results that need to considered in ensuing AGM.
(1) Mr. P Arul Sundaram (DIN: 00125403) would be appointed as Chairman cum managing director for a period of 5 years w.e.f. 1st April,2026 to March,31, 2031 with the Remuneration of 10 Lakhs in ensuing AGM. The same has been duly approved by the Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
(2) Mrs A Nithya(DIN: 00125357) would be appointed as Whole Time Director and Chief Financial Officer for a period of 5 years w.e.f. 1st April,2026 to March,31, 2031 with the Remuneration of 5 Lakhs in ensuing AGM. The same has been duly approved by the Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Brief resume of the Director proposed to be re-appointed has been provided in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting. Specific information about the nature of his expertise in specific functional areas and the names of the companies in which he held Directorship and membership/chairmanship of the Board Committees as per regulation 26(4) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Obligations) Regulations, 2015 have also been provided
Mr. Shammi Prakash is appointed as Company Secretary cum compliance officer as on 30th March, 2023. And there are no change of Company Secretary during the year.
Significant and Material Orders Passed by the Regulators, Courts Or Tribunals
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts / Tribunals which impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
WRIT Petition is under process against the Income Tax Settlement Commission Order which has been completed in the Financial Year 2019-20 and Tax due has been paid as per ITSC order in three Installments. Two Installments paid in the Financial year 2019-20 and due to Covid 19 final Installment paid in Financial year 2020-21.
WRIT Petition is under process against the Income Tax Settlement Commission Order which has been completed in the Financial Year 2019- 20 and Tax due has been paid as per ITSC order in three Installments. Two Installments paid in the Financial year 2019-20 and due to Covid 19 final Installment paid in Financial year 2020-21. The department had went on an appeal against the settlement commission which had been dismissed by the Hon'ble High Court. We have received an order in favour of us whereas the case is dismissed. The company is awaiting final order for clearance demand from the department.
Events reported after the end of the financial year but before signing of this Report:
During the current financial year 2025-26, the Central Government has ordered an investigation on the affairs of the Company for submission of Audited Financial Statements from the financial year 2009-10 till financial year 2016-17; Minutes of the Board and other Committees from the financial year 2009-10 till 2020-21; Books of Accounts and other financial records for the financial year 2009-10 till 2020-21.
The Company is in the process of submitting the documents and is cooperating with Roc.
17. Insurance
All insurable interest of the Company including, buildings, furniture and fixtures and other insurable interest are adequately insured.
18. Statement in Respect of adequacy of Internal Financial Control with Reference to the Financial Statements
Internal Controls
A robust system of internal control, commensurate with the size and nature of its business, forms an integral part of the Company's corporate governance policies. Internal Audit has been conducted by qualified external and internal auditors. Findings of the internal auditor are reviewed by the management and the report of internal auditor is placed before the Audit Committee and proper follow-up action are ensured wherever required. The Statutory Auditors have evaluated the system of internal controls of the Company and have reported that the same are adequate and commensurate with the size of the Company and nature of its business.
Internal Financial Controls
As per Section 134(5) (e) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors have an overall responsibility for ensuring that the Company has implemented robust systems and frameworks of internal financial controls.
These include those policies and procedures that:
i. Pertain to the maintenance of records which in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company
ii. Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of the financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles and that the receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of the management and the Directors of the Company and
iii. Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets that can have a material effect on the financial statements.
This provides the Directors reasonable assurance regarding the adequacy and operating effectiveness of controls with regards to reporting, operational and compliance risks to enable them to meet these responsibilities. The Company has devised appropriate systems and frameworks including proper delegation of authority, policies and procedures, effective IT systems aligned with business requirements, internal audit framework, risk management frameworks and whistle blower mechanism.
The Audit committee regularly reviews the internal control system to ensure that it remains effective and aligned with business requirements. Where weaknesses are identified as a result of the reviews, new procedures are put in place to strengthen controls and are in turn reviewed at regular intervals.
The Company has developed a framework for designing and assessing effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and has already laid down entity-level policies and process-level standard operating procedures.
The entity-level policies comprise anti-fraud policies (code of conduct including conflict of interest, confidentiality and whistle blower policy) and other policies (organization structure, roles and responsibilities, insider trading policy, related party policy, prevention of sexual harassment policy, risk management policy, policy for materiality of information or events and policy for preservation of documents). The Company has also prepared standard operating Practices for each of its processes of revenue to receive, procure to pay, hire to retire, finance and accounts, fixed assets, treasury, inventory, operations and administrative expenses.
The management assessed the effectiveness of the internal financial controls over financial reporting as of 31st March 2025 and the Board believes that the controls are adequate.
19. Deposits
The Company has not accepted any deposits from members or the public in terms of Section 73 or Section 76 of the Companies Act, 2013.
20. Declaration by Independent Directors
The Independent Directors have submitted the declaration of independence, stating that they meet the criteria of independence as provided under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.
21. Receipt of any Commission by Managing Director/ Whole Time Director from the Company or Receipt of Commission/ Remuneration from Subsidiary
The Managing Director/Whole Time Director are not in receipt of any commission from the Company or any commission/remuneration from any of subsidiaries.
22. Independent Auditor
M/s KRSG ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants firm (Firm No. 007506S) were appointed as a Statutory Auditor of the Company for the term of 5 Consecutive years from the conclusion of 29th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 34th Annual General Meeting of the Company".
The Auditors have confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer review process of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICAI.
Statutory Auditor, M/s KRSG ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountant Firm, have confirmed their eligibility for continuing as Statutory Auditors of the Company.
23. Cost Auditor
As per the requirement of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board of Directors, on the recommendation of Audit Committee, has appointed Ms. Rajam Alwan, Cost Accountant, (Registration No. 45812) as Cost Auditor to audit the cost accounts of the Company for the financial year 2024-25 and Ms. Rajam Alwan, Cost Accountants (Registration No. 45812) be and are hereby re-appointed as the Cost Auditors of the company to conduct audit of cost records made and maintained by the company for financial year commencing on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026.
A proposal for ratification of remuneration of the Cost Auditor for the FY 2025-26 is placed before the Shareholders for approval in the ensuing AGM.
Cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, are maintained by the Company. Cost Auditor has provided his report on the audit of cost records which has been duly filed with Registrar of Companies.
24. Secretarial Audit Report
Pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Audit Committee and Board of Directors have approved and recommended to appointment of Lakshmmi Subramanian & Associates, practising Company Secretaries firm, as Secretarial Auditor of the Company for a term of Five consecutive years from year 2025-26 to 2029-30 subject to approval of Members at ensuing AGM.
The Secretarial Audit report issued by Lakshmmi Subramanian & Associates, Company Secretaries firm in Form MR-3 pursuant to Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration Personnel) Rules, 2014, has been enclosed with this report as Annexure - 4.
No qualification has been made by the Secretarial Auditor except there was a delay in transferring the amount lying in unclaimed dividend account to the Investor Education and Protection Fund pertaining to the Financial year 2014- 15. Due to freeze of unclaimed Dividend Account by Income Tax Department, Company is not able to transfer the said amount and company is continuing to be in touch with the bank and Income Tax Department to unfreeze the unclaimed dividend account.
25. Auditors' Report
The Statutory Auditor's Report for both standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company is No qualification has been made by statutory auditor except the delay in transfer of unclaimed dividend and loan provide to subsidiary without charging interest during the year. subsequently the company charge the interest from the date of grant of loan
26. Audit Committee
The Company has Audit Committee in compliance to the Section 177 of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2013. The details about composition of the Audit Committee, its terms of reference, meetings, etc. have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
There were no such incidences where the Board has not accepted the recommendations of the Audit committee during the year.
27. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The Company has Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in compliance to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Committee has adopted policy for Corporate Social
Responsibility. The Committee defines the parameters and observes them for the effective discharge of social responsibility of the Company.
A report on Corporate Social Responsibility, including details as per Rule 8 of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is enclosed with this report as Annexure - 5.
28. Nomination & Remuneration Committee
The Company has constituted Nomination and Remuneration Committee in compliance to the Section 178 of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2013. The Company strongly believes that its human resource has infinite potential and therefore, their development is the key to organizational effectiveness. We commit ourselves to integrate human resources with organizational growth and development for mutual benefit. The Nomination and Remuneration policy has been formulated in compliance to the requirement of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2013.
The details about composition of the Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Policy and other terms and condition, including its terms of reference, have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
29. Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually, including Independent Directors, as well as the evaluation of the working of its Committees, i.e., Audit and Nomination & Remuneration committees.
A structured format was prepared to rate after taking into consideration inputs received from Directors covering various aspects of the Board's functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its Committees, Board culture and execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance.
A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of Independent Directors. The performance evaluation of Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors.
The mechanism for the evaluation of the Board is given in detail in the Corporate Governance report.
30. Human Resources
Your Company takes pride in the commitment, competence and dedication shown by its employees in all areas of its
business. It considers people as its biggest assets. It has put concerted efforts in talent management and succession planning practices, strong performance management and learning and training initiatives to ensure that your Company consistently develops inspiring, strong and credible leadership. Your Company facilitates proper induction and appropriate upgrade for the skills.
31. Disclosure on Establishment of a Vigil Mechanism
The Board of Directors has adopted a Whistle Blower policy. The policy aims for conducting the affairs in a fair and transparent manner by adopting the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behaviour. Directors and all permanent employees of the Company are covered under the Whistle Blower Policy. A mechanism has been established for Directors/ Employees to report concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of code of conduct and ethics. It also provides for adequate safeguards against the victimization of Directors/ Employees who avail of the mechanism and allows direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases. A copy of the Whistle Blower Policy is also hosted on the website of the Company.
32. Secretarial Standard
The company has complied with the Secretarial Standards, SS-1 and SS-2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board Meetings and General Meetings respectively.
33. Managerial Remuneration
Disclosures pursuant to Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 has been enclosed with this report as Annexure - 6.
34. Disclosure as per Listing Regulations
Disclosures pursuant to Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 has been provided in Annexure - 7 apart from those which are provided/ covered in Corporate Governance.
35. Management Discussion and Analysis report
As per Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V of SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015, a separate section on Management Discussion and Analysis report forms an internal part of Directors' Report as Annexure - 8.
36. Corporate Governance
As per Schedule V of SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015, a separate section on corporate governance practices followed by the
Company, report on Corporate Governance together with a certificate confirming compliance and CEO/CFO Certificate by the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer forms an integral part of this Directors' Report as Annexure - 9.
37. Application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
As per the information of the Company as on date of this report, no proceeding is pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
38. Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2020
The report as provided is self- explanatory.
39. Disclosures under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition &Redressal) Act, 2013
The Company has adopted a policy on prevention of sexual harassment of women at workplace in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and has also created an Internal Complaints Committee headed by Mrs. A Nithya, Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Company who directly reports to the Chairman & Managing Director. During the financial year ended 31st March 2025, the Company has not received any complaints pertaining to sexual harassment. A copy of the policy on Sexual harassment is also hosted on the website of the Company.
The details of complaints is as follows:
a) Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year - Nil
b) Number of complaints disposed off during the year - Nil
c) Number of cases pending for more than ninety days - Nil Statement of maternity benefit compliance:
During the year under review, the company had ensured full compliance with provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The company remains committed to upholding rights welfare of its female employees by providing all statutory maternity benefits.
40. Directors' responsibility statement
I n accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act 2013, your directors confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31st March 2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with
proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) The Directors had 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 as at 31st March 2024 and of the profit /loss of the Company for that period;
c) The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care 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;
d) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively; and
f) The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
41. Transfer to Investor Education and Protection Fund
The Company transferred the dividend remaining unclaimed by the members of the company to Investor Education and Protection Fund. The detail pertaining to transfer has been provided in corporate governance report.
42. Acknowledgment
Your Directors take this opportunity to offer their sincere thanks to all stakeholders including the various departments of the central and state governments, government agencies, banks, financial institutions, shareholders, customers and employees who through their continued support and co- operation have helped in your Company's progress.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
P Arulsundaram