As on: Oct 14, 2025 12:19 AM
BOARD REPORT
To
The Members,
GOEL FOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED
(Formerly Known as GOEL FOOD PRODUCTS PRIVATE LIMITED)
Your directors have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company together with the Audited Statement of Accounts for the period ended 31st March, 2025.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company's financial performance for the year under review along with previous year's figures are given hereunder
PARTICULARS
Revenue from Operations and Other Income
Total Expenses
Net Profit Before Tax
Current Income Tax
Earlier Year Taxes
Deferred Tax
Net (Profit/ Loss) after Tax
Dividend (Including interim if any and final)
-
Net Profit after dividend and tax
Amount Transfer to General Reserve
Balance Carried to Balance Sheet
Earnings per share (Basic)
Earnings per share (Diluted)
STATEMENT OF COMPANY'S AFFAIR AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
During the year under report, your Company had earned gross revenue of Rs. 2555.42 Lakhs as compared to Rs. 2,500.50 Lakhs in the immediately previous year. Profit after tax for the year under report amounted to Rs.505.51 as compared to profit of Rs. 500.24 Lakhs in the immediately previous year.
The Company in spite of many challenges and competitive market conditions was able to achieve satisfactory Sales and Net Profit (After Tax) figures. The Management is of the opinion that in the coming future as the overall situation seems to be to be improving and Directors are optimistic about Company's business and hopeful of better performance with increased revenue in next year.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
During the year, there has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
DIVIDEND
The Company has declared a final dividend of INR 0.50/- (Indian Rupees only) per equity share of INR 10/- (Indian Rupee Ten only) each fully paid-up.
TO UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
The provision of section 125(2) of Companies Act, 2013 applies as there was Dividend declared and paid in the financial year 2024-2025.
AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED TO RESERVES
No Amount has been transferred from Surplus in Profit & Loss Account to General Reserve during the previous year.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE OR ASSOCIATES
During the year under consideration, neither any company became nor ceased to be a subsidiary/ joint venture/ associate of the Company.
SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
AUTHORISED AND PAID-UP SHARE CAPITAL
A. The Authorized Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 was:
a) The Authorized Share Capital of Company is Rs 19,00,00,000 (Rupees Nineteen Crores Only) divided into 1,90,00,000 (One crore ninety lakhs) Equity shares of Rs 10 each.
b) The Company had increased its Authorized Share Capital of the Company, from Rs. 4,00,00,000/- (Rupees Four Crore only), divided into 40,00,000 (Forty Lakh) Equity Shares of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten only) each to Rs. 19,00,00,000/- (Rupees Nineteen Crores only) divided into 1,90,00,000 (One Crore and Ninety Lakh) Equity Shares of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten only) as approved by the shareholders in the AGM of the Company held in the Financial Year 2024-2025.
B. The Paid-up Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 was:
a) The Paid-up share capital of the Company is Rs. 18,85,20,000 (Rupees Eighteen Crore Eighty-Five Lakhs Twenty Thousand only) divided into 1,88,52,000 (One Crore Eighty-Eight Lakhs Fifty-Two Thousand) Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each (Rupees Ten Only).
b) The Company by way of bonus issue had increased its Paid-Up Share Capital of the Company, from Rs. 3.77.04.000 (Rupees Three Crore Seventy-Seven Lakhs Four Thousand only) divided into 37,70,400 (Thirty-Seven Lakhs Seventy Thousand Four Hundred) Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each (Rupees Ten Only) to Rs.18,85,20,000 (Rupees Eighteen Crore Eighty-Five Lakhs Twenty Thousand only) divided into
1.88.52.000 (One Crore Thirty Eighty-Eight Lakhs Fifty-Two Thousand) Equity Shares as approved by the shareholders of the Company in AGM held in the financial year 2024-2025.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
Our Company has completed of 29 years of successful business. There were no other material changes.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF EQUITY SHARES WITH DIFFERENTIAL RIGHTS
The Company has not issued Equity Shares with Differential Rights as stated in Rule 4(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture Rules, 2014) for the Financial Year.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees as stated in Rule 12(9) of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture Rules, 2014).
DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF SWEAT EQUITY SHARES
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review as specified in Rule 8(13) of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture Rules, 2014).
DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 in the year under review.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL
No significant and material orders have been passed by any regulator(s) or Court(s) or Tribunal(s) impacting the going concern's status and Companies operations in future.
STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Your Company has an adequate system of internal control procedure as commensurate with the size and nature of business, which ensures that all assets are safeguarded and protected against loss and all transactions are recorded and reported correctly.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of the Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92 of the Companies Act ,2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company as on 31.03.2025 is required to be uploaded on the website of the Company i.e. www.bikafood.com.
NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
During the Financial Year under review, the Company had 5 (Five) Board Meetings as follows:
Sl. No.
Date of Meeting
1
30th May, 2024
2
26th June, 2024
3
20th August, 2024
4
13th November, 2025
5
12th March, 2025
PARTICULARS OF LOAN, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
There were loans, guarantees or investments made by the Company and we complied all provision under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company during the Financial Year with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. During the year, the Company had not entered into any contract/arrangement/transaction with related parties which could be considered material in accordance with the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions. Attention of the members is drawn to the disclosures of transactions with the related parties is set out in Notes to Accounts forming part of the financial statement.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
At the Annual General Meeting conducted on 27th September, 2022, M/s R Kothari & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number: 307069E/E300266) were appointed as the Statutory Auditor of the Company for five years starting from Financial Year 2022-23. There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the auditor's report which require any clarification/explanation. The notes on financial statements are selfexplanatory and needs no further explanation.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
The Board of our Company at its meeting held on 26th June, 2025 has approved the re-appointment of M/s Chetna Gupta & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (COP: 10067), as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25, Pursuant recommendation of the Audit Committee, at a remuneration of Rs. 31,000/- per annum plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of actual out of pocket expenses incurred by them during the course of audit and be reportable to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Board of our Company at its meeting held on 26th June, 2025 has approved the re-appointment of M/s Kedia Dhandharia & Co, Chartered Accountants, (FRN-326659E) as the Internal Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25, Pursuant recommendation of the Audit Committee, at a remuneration of Rs. 30,000/- per annum plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of actual out of pocket expenses incurred by them during the course of audit and be reportable to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The details of Energy, Technology, Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo are as under.
A. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption
The Company being in the Banquets, Hotels and catering industry, its activities do not involve any expenditure on technology and research and development. Therefore, the particulars in the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended, in respect of conservation of energy and technology absorption, it is not applicable to the Company. Further, the operations of the Company are not energy intensive. However, the Company takes every effort to ensure optimum use of energy by using energy efficient LED Lightings, Air-Conditioners etc.
B. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
As the Company is engaged in the business of Banquets, Hotels and catering industry, we are not holding any foreign exchange. There have not been any foreign exchange earnings on companies own account.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Board is properly constituted as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Board at present comprises of:
Change in Directors and Key Managerial person during the year: -
Sr.
No.
Name of Directors
Designation
1.
DINESH GOYAL
Managing Director
2.
RASHMI GOYAL
Executive Director
3.
YATHARTH GOYAL
Non-Executive Director
4.
GOUTAM GUPTA
Independent Director
5.
PRAVIN PODDAR
6.
RUCHI FITKARIWALA
Company Secretary
Mr. Yatharth Goyal (DIN: 08708033) was re-appointed as Director of the Company in the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 22.07.2024 pursuant to Section 152(6) of the Companies Act,2013.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
There are currently Four Committees of the Board, as follows:
I. Audit Committee
II. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
III. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
IV. Internal Complaints Committee.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Constituted in Compliance with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 along with applicable rules thereof and Regulation 18 of SEBI (LODR), 2015 respectively. The Audit Committee consist of following members namely:
Name of the Director
Designation in Committee
Nature of Directorship
Mr. Pravin Poddar
Chairman
Mr. Goutam Gupta
Member
Mr. Dinesh Goyal
Sr. No.
Date of Audit Committee Meeting
25.04.2024
15.05.2024
20.08.2024
13.11.2024
12.03.2025
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of our Company would act as the Secretary to the Audit Committee.
Scope and functions of the Committee: The Scope and functions of the Audit Committee is in accordance with Section 177 of the Companies Act 2013 and includes the following:
a. The recommendation for appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of auditors of the Company;
b. Review and monitor the auditor's independence and performance, and effectiveness of audit process;
c. Examination of the financial statement and the auditors' report thereon;
d. Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the company with related parties.
e. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
f. Valuation of undertakings or assets of the company, wherever it is necessary;
g. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
h. Monitoring the end use of funds raised through public offers and related matters.
STAKEHOLDERS' RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
Constituted in Compliance with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 20 of SEBI (LODR), 2015 respectively. The Stakeholder Relationship Committee consist of following members:
Name of the Directors
Status in Committee
Mrs. Rashmi Goyal
Date of Stakeholder's Relationship Committee Meeting
No. of Members Present
27.03.2025
Scope and functions of the Committee:
The Scope and functions of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee are as follows: -
a. Resolving the grievances of the security holders of the listed entity including complaints related to transfer/transmission of shares, non-receipt of annual report, non-receipt of declared dividends, issue of new/duplicate certificates, general meetings etc.
b. Review of measures taken for effective exercise of voting rights by shareholders.
c. Review of adherence to the service standards adopted by the listed entity in respect of various services being rendered by the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent.
d. Review of the various measures and initiatives taken by the listed entity for reducing the quantum of unclaimed dividends and ensuring timely receipt of dividend warrants/annual reports/statutory notices by the shareholders of the company.
e. Resolving grievances of debenture holders related to creation of charge, payment of interest/ principal, maintenance of security cover and any other covenants.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Constituted in Compliance with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and regulation 19 of SEBI (LODR), 2015 respectively, The Nomination Remuneration Committee consist of following members namely: -
Mr. Yatharth Goyal
Scope and functions of the Committee: The Scope and functions of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is in accordance with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 includes:
i. The level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate Directors of the quality required to run the company successfully;
ii. Relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks; and
iii. Remuneration to Directors, key managerial personnel and senior management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the company and its goals.
INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE
Gender
Presiding Officer
Female
Mr. Pradip Agarwal
Male
Mrs. Bimla Devi Goyal
Mr. Abhinav Sharma
Date of Internal Complaints Committee Meeting
25.03.2025
An Internal Complaints Committee is constituted for our Company by the Board to look into the matters concerning sexual harassment.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
The Company through its Executive Directors/Senior Managerial Personnel conduct programs /presentations periodically to familiarize the Independent Directors with the strategy, operations and functions of the Company.
Such programs/presentations will provide an opportunity to the Independent Directors to interact with the senior leadership team of the Company and help them to understand the Company's strategy, business model, operations, service and product offerings, markets, organization structure, finance, human resources, technology, quality, facilities and risk management and such other areas as may arise from time to time. The programs/presentations shall also familiarize the Independent Directors with their roles, rights and responsibilities.
The Company circulate news and articles related to the industry on a regular basis and may provide specific regulatory updates from time to time and the Company conduct an introductory familiarization program/presentation, when a new Independent Director comes on the Board of the Company.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors of your Company have submitted the declaration of Independence as required under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 confirming that they meet the criteria of independence under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. Initial disclosure pursuant to Regulation 7(1) (b) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 as amended, has been submitted by the independent director of the Companies.
DISCLOSURE AS PER RULE 5 OF COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014.
The Company has paid remuneration as per the provisions of Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
INSTANCES OF FRAUD, IF ANY REPORTED BY THE AUDITORS
There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
STATEMENT THAT COMPANY HAS COMPLIED WITH MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT
The Company hereby confirms that it has duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, during the financial year, and extended maternity benefits to eligible employees as per the Act."*
*There are no female employees in the Company.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
A detailed review of the operations, performance and other matters of the Company is set out in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, forms part of this Annual Report as Annexure - A.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In accordance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company was required to spend ? 10,16,000(Ten Lakhs Sixteen Thousand Only) towards CSR activities for the financial year ended 31st March 2025. However, the amount remained unspent due to the time required in identifying suitable and impactful projects as well as implementation partners. As per the provisions of Section 135(6), the unspent amount will be transferred to the "Unspent CSR Account" within the prescribed timeline.
Additionally, an amount of ?4,68,000 (Four Lakh Sixty - Eight Thousand Only) remained unspent from the ?5,68,000 (Five Lakh Sixty - Eight Thousand Only) CSR obligation for the financial year 2023-2024, owing to an ongoing project that could not be completed during the year. The Company remains committed to its CSR responsibilities and is actively evaluating appropriate projects and partnerships to ensure effective implementation in the upcoming financial year
The Company affirms that it remains committed to fulfilling its CSR obligations and is actively evaluating appropriate CSR projects for the upcoming Financial Year.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In terms of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirement) Regulations, 2015 companies, which have listed their specified securities on SME Exchange, are exempted from compliance with corporate governance provisions.
Since the equity shares of the company is listed exclusively on SME platform of BSE, the Company is exempted from compliance with corporate governance provisions, and accordingly the reporting requirements like Corporate Governance Report, Business Responsibility Report etc. are not applicable on the Company.
POLICY/VIGIL MECHANISM/CODE OF CONDUCT
The Company has a Whistle Blower Policy in line with the provisions of the Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013. This policy establishes a vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report their genuine concerns actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's code of conduct. The said mechanism also provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of the persons who use such mechanism and makes provision for direct access to the chairperson of the Audit Committee. We confirm that during the financial year 2024-25, no employee of the Company was denied access to the Audit Committee. The said Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company at www.bikafood.com.
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day-to-day business operations of the company. The Company believes in "Zero Tolerance" against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings/behaviors of any form and the Board has laid down the directives to counter such acts. The Code has been posted on the Company's website https ://www.bikafood.com
The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in their business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business practices and in dealing with stakeholders.
The Code gives guidance through examples on the expected behavior from an employee in a given situation and the reporting structure.
All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. All Management Staff were given appropriate training in this regard.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT 2013
This policy is applicable to employees, workers, volunteers, probationer and trainees including those on deputation, part time, contract, working as consultants or otherwise (whether in the office premises or outside while on assignment). This policy shall be considered to be a part of the employment contract or terms of engagement of the persons in the above categories.
Where the alleged incident occurs to our employee by a third party while on a duty outside our premises the Company shall perform all reasonable and necessary steps to support our employee.
LISTING FEES
Listing Fee has been paid for the Financial Year 2024-2025.
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The Board confirms that maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under subsection (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not required by the Company and accordingly, no such records have been made and maintained.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In 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 period 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 2025 and of the profit 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.
f) They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors wish to express their grateful appreciation to the continued co-operation received from the Banks, Government Authorities, Customers, Vendors and Shareholders during the year under review. Your directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed service of the Executives, staff and Workers of the Company.
For and behalf of
(Formerly called Goel Food Products Private Limited)
Date: 27.05.2025
Place: Kolkata
Sd/-
(Dinesh Goyal)
(Rashmi Goyal)
Director
DIN: 00881868
DIN: 05253256