The Board of Directors are pleased to present the 28th Board Report of Chatha Foods Limited (CIN: L1531OPB1997PLC020578)
formerly known as Chatha Foods Private Limited (“the Company”), together with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.
I. Financial Summary: R in Lakhs)
Particulars
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For the period ended on March 31,2025
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For the period ended on March 31,2024
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Revenue from Operations
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15716.59
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13,379.93
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Other Income
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114.47
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3.27
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Total Income
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15,831.05
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13,383.20
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Total Expenses
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15,000.11
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12,527.33
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Profit before exceptional and extraordinary items
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830.95
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855.87
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Exceptional items
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-
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-
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Extraordinary items
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-
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-
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Profit before tax
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830.95
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855.87
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Current Tax
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257.48
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230.69
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Deferred tax
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(32.69)
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8.50
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Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) credit entitlement
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-
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-
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Profit for the year
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606.15
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616.68
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2. State Of Company's Affairs and Review of Operations:
Standalone revenue from operations of? 15,716.59 Lakhs in Financial Year 2024-25 which was 17.46 % higher than the revenue from operations of ? 13,379.93 Lakhs in Financial Year 2023-24.
The Company has recorded profit before tax and profit after tax for the Financial Year 2024-25 at? 830.95 Lakhs and ? 606.15 Lakhs, respectively as compared to the profit before tax and Profit after tax of ? 855.87 Lakhs and ? 616.68 Lakhs, respectively for Financial Year 2023-24.
3. Change In the Nature of Business. If Any:
Throughout the financial year under review, the Company continued its primary business activity of manufacturing and supplying processed meat across India.There was no change in the nature of business of company.
The Board of Directors remains confident in the Company's strategic direction and operational capabilities. With a focus on growth and efficiency, they are hopeful for an enhanced performance and a rise in revenue in the forthcoming financial year.
4. Dividend:
In order to conserve the resources for long run working capital requirement and expansion of business, the Board of Directors has not recommended any Dividend for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
5. General Reserves:
During the period under review the Company has not transferred any amount to the General Reserves for the financial Year ended March 31,2025.
6. Share Capital:
♦ Authorised Share Capital:
During the financial year under review, there was no change in the Authorised Share Capital of the Company. The Authorised Share Capital of your Company as on March 31, 2025 is Rs.
25.00. 00.000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Crore only) comprising of
2.50.00. 000 (Two Crore Fifty lacs only) equity shares of the face value of Rs 10 (Ten Rupees).
♦ Issued and Paid-Up Share Capital:
During the financial year under review, the Company issued 15,85,000 (Fifteen Lakh Eighty-Five Thousand) equity shares of face value ? 10/- each, fully paid-up, for cash consideration, to Non-Promoter Investors on a preferential basis. These shares were allotted at an issue price of ? 127/- per share (including a premium of ? I 17/- per share), aggregating to a total consideration of ?20,12,95,000/- (Rupees Twenty Crore Twelve Lakh Ninety-FiveThousand Only).
Consequent to the above allotments, the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-Up share capital of your Company as on March 31,2025 is Rs. 24,08,18,790/- (Rupees Twenty-four Crore Eight Lakh Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Only) divided into 2,40,81,879 (Two Crore Forty Lacs Eighty-One Thousand
Eight Hundred and Seventy-Nine) of the face value of Rs 10 (Ten Rupees) each.
♦ Warrants:
During the period under review, the Company has further issued 1,19,000 (One Lakh Nineteen Thousand) fully convertible warrants ('Warrant(s)') and each warrant is convertible into one equity share of face value of? 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each fully paid-up ('Equity Share') of the Company, at any time within 18 (eighteen) months from the date of allotment of the Warrants as per the SEBIICDR Regulations, at a price (including the warrant Subscription price and the Warrant Exercise Price) of ? 127/- (Rupees One Hundred Twenty-Seven only) per warrant (including premium of ? 117/- per warrant) ('Warrant Issue Price') for cash consideration aggregating to ? 1,51,13,000/- (Rupees One crore Fifty One Lakh andThirteenThousand Only) on preferential basis to Promoter and Promoter Group, ('Warrant Holder(s)'/ 'Proposed Allottee(s)'), with the upfront payment of Warrant Subscription Price of ? 31.75/- (Rupees Thirty-one decimal point seven five Only) for each Warrant aggregating to ? 37,78,250/- (Rupees Thirty Seven Lakh Seventy Eight Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Only) which is equivalent to 25% (twenty-five percent) of the total consideration, entitling the Warrant Holder(s) to seek conversion of Warrant(s) in one or more tranches, within a maximum period of 18 (eighteen) months from the date of allotment of Warrants, upon the payment of Warrant Exercise Price of ?95.25/- (Rupees Ninety- Five decimal point two five only), equivalent to 75% (Seventy five per cent) of the Warrant Issue Price ('Warrant Exercise Price'), and be allotted one fully paid-up Equity Share of the Company of face value of ? 10/- each at a price of? 127/- per share (including premium of ?l 17/-per share),against each Warrant.
♦ Preferential Issue and Listing of Shares in Stock Exchange
During the year under review, the Company completed fund raising through the mode of Preferential Issue for 15,85,000 (Fifteen Lakh Eighty-Five Thousand) equity shares of face value ?I0/- each, fully paid-up, for cash consideration, to Non- Promoter Investors on a preferential basis.These shares were allotted at an issue price of ?I27/- per share (including a premium of ? I 17/- per share), aggregating to a total consideration of ?20,12,95,000/- (Rupees Twenty Crore Twelve Lakh Ninety-FiveThousand Only).
Pursuant to preferential issue, 15,85,000 (Fifteen Lakh Eighty- Five Thousand) Equity shares of the company were listed on the BSE on March 25, 2025 through its letter bearing reference LOD/PREF/MV/441 /2024-2025.
6. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
The leadership framework of any company is built upon its Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP).Together,they guide the organization toward achieving its strategic goals while maintaining regulatory compliance and ethical standards.
a) Composition of Board:
The Board of Directors of the company comprises of 6 (Six) Directors, consisting of I (One) Managing Director, 2 (Two) Whole-time Directors, and 3 (Three) Non-Executive Independent Directors including I (One) Independent Women Director. The constitution of the Board of the Company is in accordance with the provisions of the CompaniesAct,20l 3.
The Board of Directors of your Company comprises of the followine Directors, as on March 31 st. 2025: -
Sr. No.
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Name of the Director
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Designation
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1.
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Mr. Paramjit Singh Chatha
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Chairman & Managing Director
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2.
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Mr. Gurpreet Chatha
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Whole-time director
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3.
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Mr. Gurcharan Singh Gosal
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Whole-time director
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4.
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Mr. Sanjiv Swarup
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Non-Executive Independent Director
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5.
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Mr. Purnachand Upadrashta
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Non-Executive Independent Director
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6.
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Ms. Chinmayee Swarup Deulgaonkar
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Non-Executive Independent Director
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b) Director retiring by rotation:
Pursuant to section 149( 13) of the Act and Articles of Association of the Company, all Directors except Independent Directors are liable to retire by rotation.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Act, Mr. Gurpreet Chatha (DIN: 01389143),Whole-time Director of the Company is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) and being eligible, offered himself for re¬ appointment.
Such retirement and re- appointment of the Whole-time Director does not affect his appointment as a Whole-time Director of the Company and he shall continue to hold their
office as a Whole-time Director from the date of original appointment.
Based on the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the Board has recommended for the approval of the Members, re-appointment of Mr. Gurpreet Chatha at the ensuing AGM. A brief profile of Mr. Gurpreet Chatha and other requisite information are provided as part of the Notice of AGM.
c) Key Managerial Personnel (KMP):
During the financial year under review,there has been no change in the composition of the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on the date of this report are:
Sr No.
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Name of the Key Managerial Personnel
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Designation
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1.
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Mr. Paramjit Singh Chatha
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Managing Director
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2.
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Mr. Gurpreet Chatha
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Whole Time Director
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3.
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Mr. Gurcharan Singh Gosal
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Whole Time Director
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4.
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Mr. Vishal Singh Sirmauria
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Chief Financial Officer
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5.
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Ms. Priyanka Oberoi
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Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
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d) Disclosures by Directors:
The Board of Directors have submitted their notice of interest in Form MBP I under Section 184(1) as well as Declaration by Directors in Form DIR 8 under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and other relevant declarations as to compliance with the CompaniesAct,2013.
e) Independence & Other Matters Pertaining to Independent Directors
The Independent Directors are Non-Executive Directors as defined under Regulation 16( I )(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Section 149(6) of the Act. The Company has received requisite declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors)Rules,20l4andRegulation l6(l)(b)oftheSEBIListing Regulations.
In terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended, Independent Directors of the Company have registered their names in the data bank of Independent Directors maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. Further, in the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors also possess the attributes of integrity, expertise and experience as required to be disclosed under Rule 8 (5) (iiia) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014.
Following are the Non-Executive Independent Directors as on financial year ended March 31,2025:-
I. Mr.SanjivSwarup
2. Mr.Purnachand Upadrashta
3. Ms.Chinmayee Swarup Deulgaonkar
In pursuance of Secretarial Standard-1 and Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013; the Independent Directors of the Company have conducted a meeting dated January 16, 2025 without presence of Non-Independent Directors where they reviewed the performance of all Non-Independent Directors of the Company and the board as a whole, reviewed the performance of the Chairman of the Company and assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company management and the Board.
f) Numberof Meetingsofthe Board of Directors
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide the business policy and strategies of the Company. The date of meetings of the Board of Directors and Committee are informed to the Directors in advance to facilitate them to plan their schedule and to ensure meaningful participation in the meetings.
The notice and agenda of the Board/ Committee meetings is circulated in accordance with the provisions of the Secretarial Standard on meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of lndia.The agenda for the Board and Committee meetings includes detailed notes on the items to be discussed at the meeting to enable the Directors to take an informed decision.
During the period under review, 6 (Six) Meetings of the Board of Directors were held on April 25,2024, May 28, 2024, August 31, 2024, November 12, 2024, December 14, 2024 and February 14,2025.
The details of attendance of each Directors at the Board Meetings are given below;
Name of the Director
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Meetings of Board of Directors and their attendance thereof
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and Designation
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25.04.2024
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28.05.2024
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31.08.2024
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12.11.2024
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14.12.2024
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14.02.2025
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Mr. Paramjit Singh Chatha
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V
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V
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V
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V
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V
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X
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Mr. Gurcharan Singh Gosal
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V
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V
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X
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V
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V
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X
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Mr. Gurpreet Chatha
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V
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V
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V
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V
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X
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V
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Mr. Purnachand Upadrashta
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V
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V
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V
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V
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V
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V
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Ms.Chinmayee Swarup Deulgaonkar
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V
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X
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V
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V
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V
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V
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Mr. Sanjiv Swarup
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V
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V
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V
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V
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V
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V
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The intervening gap between two consecutive meetings was within the maximum period mentioned under Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013.
8. Annual Evaluation of the Board
Pursuant to Section 134(p) and Section 178(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable provisions of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, the Board, in consultation with its Nomination & Remuneration Committee, has formulated a framework containing, inter-alia, the criteria for performance evaluation of the entire Board of the Company, its Committees and Individual Directors, including Independent Directors.
A separate meeting of Independent Directors was held without the presence of any Non-Independent Directors to discuss, inter-alia, the performances of Non-Independent Directors, the Board as a whole and the Chairman,taking into consideration the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors.The performance evaluation of all the Independent Directors has been done by the entire Board, excluding the Director being evaluated.
9. Dematerialization
The Equity Shares of the Company are in Dematerialization mode as on March 31,2025.The ISIN of the Equity Shares of your Company is INE0AH90I0II .The ISIN of the Share warrants issued during the financial year under review is INE0AH9I30I6.
10. Details of Subsidiary/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies
During the financial year under review, Chatha Foods Limited (CFL) entered into the Shareholders' Agreement (SHA) with Frigorifico Allana Private Limited (FAPL) on February 11 2025,for the purpose of establishing a Joint Venture Company.As per the terms of the agreement, Chatha Foods Limited shall hold 70% equity in the Joint Venture Company, while the remaining 30% equity shall be held by Frigorifico Allana Private Limited (FAPL).
Details of the Joint Venture company is as follows; -
Name
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Registered Office address
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Authorised and Paid-up share capital (upto the date of the Board report)
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Allana CF Foods Private Limited (CIN; U56290PB2025PTC064144) Incorporated on 08th April, 2025
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C/O Chatha Foods Ltd., village Chaundheri PO, Dappar Ad, Mohali, Dera Bassi, Punjab, India, 140506
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Authorised Share Capital: -
Rs. 30,00,00,000 (Thirty Crore Only) divided into 3,00,00,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10 each.
Paid Up Share Capital: -
Rs. 10,00,00,000 (Ten Crore Only) divided into 1,00,00,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10 each.
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II. Committees ofthe Board
The Board has constituted various committees to focus on specific functional areas and to assist in the effective discharge of its responsibilities. These committees operate within the framework of authority delegated to them by the Board and are empowered to make informed decisions and recommendations
on matters falling within their respective domains.
The Board of directors have constituted the following committees in respect of their roles and responsibilities: -
a. Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is constituted in accordance with the
provisions of Section 177 of the CompaniesAct,2013,to function in accordance with terms of reference specified by Board in writing in pursuance of sub-section (4) of section 177 of theAct.
The Audit committee of the company has conducted 2flwo)
meetings viz. May 28,2024 and November 12,2024 during the financial year under review. The composition of the Audit Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below;
Name and Category of Members
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Meetings and attendance of members there of
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28.05.2024
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12.11.2024
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Mr. Purnachand Upadrashta
(Chairman and Independent Director)
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V
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V
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Ms. Chinmayee Swarup Deulgaonkar
(Member and Independent Director)
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V
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V
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Mr. Paramjit Singh Chatha
(Member and Managing Director)
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V
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V
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During the year under review, the Board has accepted all recommendations of the Audit Committee and accordingly, no disclosure is required to be made in respect of non-acceptance of any recommendation of the Audit Committee by the Board.
a. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is constituted in
accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act,20l3
The Nomination and Remuneration committee of the company has conducted I (One) meeting viz. August 31 ,2024 during the financial year under review.The composition of the Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below;
Name and Category of Members
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Meeting and attendance of members thereof
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31.08.2024
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Mr. Purnachand Upadrashta
(Chairman and Independent Director)
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V
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Ms. Chinmayee Swarup Deulgaonkar
(Member and Independent Director)
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V
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Mr. Sanjiv Swarup
(Member and Independent Director)
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V
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The function of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (“NRC”) is to oversee the Company's nomination process for the Board and senior management and specifically to assist the Board in identifying, screening and reviewing individuals qualified to serve as Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and determine the role and capabilities required for Independent Directors consistent with the criteria as stated by the Board in its Nomination and Remuneration Policy. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy devised in accordance with Section 178(3) and (4) of the Companies Act, 2013, has been published on the Company website at https://www.cfpl.net.in/.
a. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee is duly constituted in accordance with the provisions of Section 178(5) of the Companies Act,2013.The Stakeholders Relationship Committee conducted I (One) meeting viz. March 31, 2025 during the financial year under review.
The composition of the Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below;
The composition of the Committee and the details of meetings attended by its members are given below:
Name and Category of Members
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Meetings and attendance of members thereof
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31.03.2025
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Mr. Purnachand Upadrashta
(Chairman and Independent Director)
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V
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Mr. Paramjit Singh Chatha
(Member and Managing Director)
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V
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Mr. Gurpreet Chatha
(Member and Wholetime Director)
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V
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The Stakeholders' Relationship Committee considers and resolves the grievances of the stakeholders including complaints relating to non-receipt of annual report, transfer and transmission of securities, issue of new/duplicate certificates, general meetings and such other Grievances as may be raised by the security holders and other stakeholders of the Company, from time to time.
12. Risk Management Policy
Your Company has an elaborated risk Management procedure and adopted systematic approach to mitigate risk associated with accomplishment of objectives, operations, revenues and regulations. Your Company believes that this would ensure mitigating steps proactively and help to achieve stated objectives. The entity's objectives can be viewed in the context of four categories Strategic, Operations, Reporting and Compliance.The Risk Management process of the Company focuses on three elements, viz.(l) Risk Assessment; (2) Risk Management; (3) Risk Monitoring.
Audit Committee has been entrusted with the responsibility to assist the Board in (a) Overseeing and approving the Company's enterprise wide risk management framework; and (b) Overseeing that all the risk that the organization faces.The key risks and mitigating actions are also placed before the Audit Committee of the Company. Significant audit observations and follow up actions thereon are reported to the Audit Committee. The Committee reviews adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's internal control environment and monitors the implementation of audit recommendations, including those relating to strengthening of the Company's risk management policies and systems.
13. Corporate Governance
The Company is committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance, rooted in the principles of transparency, accountability, integrity, and fairness. However, your Company, being listed on BSE SME segment, the provisions as regards to Corporate Governance and related disclosures in the Annual Report are not applicable to it, as provided under Regulation 15 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), 2015.
14. Non-Applicability of the Indian Accounting Standards
As your Company being listed on SME Platform of BSE Limited, is covered under the exempted category as provided under the provision of Rule 4(1) of the companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 notified vide Notification No. G.S.R 111 (E) on February 16th, 2015, and therefore, is not required to comply with IND-AS for preparation of financial statements beginning with period on or after April I st,2017.
15. Employee Stock Option Plan
There is no employee stock option plan subsisting or continuing as on date.
16. Auditors
A. Statutory Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act, the members at the 26* Annual General Meeting appointed M/s A. Bafna & Co, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No. 003660C) as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years from the conclusion of 26th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 3 Ist Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2028. Accordingly, the Statutory Auditors will hold office until the conclusion of 31 “Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Auditor's Report
The Auditor's Report on the financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,2025 forms part of theAnnual ReportThe said report was issued by the Statutory Auditors with an unmodified opinion and does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks. During the year under review, the Auditors have not reported any fraud under Section 143(12) of the Act and therefore disclosure of details under Section I34(3)(ca) of the Act is not applicable.The Audit Committee periodically reviews the independence of Auditors through quarterly affirmations, review of non-audit services, internal checks and balances to mitigate conflict of interest,etc.
Internal Financial Controls and itsAdequacy
The Company has in place proper and adequate internal control systems commensurate with the nature of its business, size and complexity of its business operations. Internal control systems comprising of policies and procedures are designed to ensure reliability of financial reporting, compliance with policies, procedures,applicable laws and regulations and that all assets and
resources are acquired economically, used efficiently and adequately protected.
The Audit Committee evaluates the efficiency and adequacy of financial control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures, and strives to maintain the standards in Internal Financial Control.
B. SecretarialAuditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,The Board of Directors of the Company, had appointed M/s Jaspreet Dhawan & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary (CoP No. 8545), as the “Secretarial Auditors” of the Company, to conduct the Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2024-25. The Company has received requisite consent and certificate of eligibility from Mr. Jaspreet Singh Dhawan, Practicing Company Secretary, confirming that he is not disqualified from being appointed as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company and he satisfies the prescribed eligibility criteria.
Secretarial Audit Report
The Secretarial Audit Report submitted by Mr. Jaspreet Dhawan &Associates,the SecretarialAuditors,for the FinancialYear 2024- 25 is annexed as “Annexure-A” to this Board's Report. The reply/clarifications to the observations made by Secretarial Auditors is annexed as addendum therewith. Further, during the year under review, the Secretarial Auditor has not reported any fraud under Section 143(12) of the Act and therefore disclosure of details under Section 134(3) (ca) of theAct is not applicable.
C. Appointment Of Internal Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, M/S. D J N K & CO. (LLP), was appointed as an Internal Auditor of the Company for the FinancialYear 2024-25.The Board has approved the re-appointment of M/S D J N K & CO. (LLP) as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the FinancialYear 2025-26.They will conduct the Internal Audit of the Company as required under Section 138 of the Companies Act and their reports shall be reviewed by the Audit committee and the Board of Directors.
D. Details in respect of frauds reported by auditors under sub-Section (12) of Section 143 of the Companies Act,20l3
During the year under review, there are no frauds reported by the Statutory Auditors of the Company under Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act 2013.
17. Material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and to the date of the report
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(l) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors states that, following are the material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company up to the date of this report:
1. lointVentu re Agreement:
On February I I, 2025, the Company entered into a Shareholders'Agreement with FrigorificoAllana Private Limited (FAPL) for the formation of a Joint Venture Company. As per the agreement, Chatha Foods Limited will hold 70% equity in the Joint Venture Company, with the remaining 30% to be held by FAPL. This strategic partnership is expected to expand the Company's product offerings and market reach.
2. Preferential Allotment of Equity Shares and Issue of Share Warrants:
The members of the Company in the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on January 06,2025 approved issue of equity shares and fully convertible warrants on preferential basis to non¬ promoters as well as the persons who are not the shareholders of the company and promoter & promoter group of the company. Pursuant to this preferential issue,the Company allotted issued & allotted 15,85,000 (Fifteen Lakh Eighty-Five Thousand) equity shares of face value ?I0/- each, fully paid-up, for cash consideration, to Non-Promoter Investors on a preferential basis.These shares were allotted at an issue price of ? 127/- per share (including a premium of? 117/- per share), aggregating to a total consideration of ?20,12,95,000/- (Rupees Twenty Crore Twelve Lakh Ninety-Five Thousand Only), which were subsequently listed on the BSE on March 25,2025,through letter reference LOD/PREF/MV/441 /2024-2025. The proceeds from this issue are intended to be utilized for business expansion and working capital requirements.
The Company has further issued 1,19,000 (One Lakh Nineteen Thousand) fully convertible warrants (Warrant(s)') and each warrant is convertible into one equity share of face value of? 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each fully paid-up ('Equity Share') of the Company, at any time within 18 (eighteen) months from the date of allotment of theWarrants as per the SEBIICDR Regulations,at a price (including the warrant Subscription price and theWarrant Exercise Price) of ? 127/- (Rupees One Hundred Twenty-Seven only) per warrant (including premium of ?l 17/- per warrant) ('Warrant Issue Price') for cash consideration aggregating to ? 1,51,13,000/- (Rupees One crore Fifty One Lakh and Thirteen Thousand Only) on preferential basis to Promoter and Promoter Group.
3. Alteration to Memorandum of Association of the Company:
During the year under review, the Company has made alterations to its Memorandum of Association (MOA) in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The shareholders approved the said alterations by passing a Special Resolution at the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, September 24,2024.
The key changes are as follows:
? Object Clause:The Object Clause of the Memorandum of Association i.e Clause III was amended to align with the Company's current and future business activities.
? Liability Clause: The Liability Clause of the Memorandum of Association i.e. Clause IV was amended
to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act,2013 and to reflect the nature of liability of members more precisely.
4. Shareholder Approvals under Section I80(l)(a)&
(c) of the Companies Act, 2013
During the financial year under review, the Company obtained requisite shareholder approvals under Section 180( I )(a) and Section 180( I )(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, through Special Resolutions passed at the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, September 24,2024.
Pursuant to Section 180( I )(c), the shareholders authorized the Board of Directors to borrow funds, from time to time, in excess of the aggregate of the paid-up share capital, free reserves, and securities premium of the Company, subject to a maximum borrowing limit of ?60 crore (Rupees Sixty Crore) or the aggregate of the paid-up share capital, free reserves, and securities premium of the Company, whichever is higher.
Further, under Section I80(l)(a), the shareholders authorized the Board to create mortgages, charges, hypothecation, or other forms of security on the whole or substantially the whole of the Company's movable and immovable properties—both present and future—in favor of banks, financial institutions, or other lenders for securing borrowings or financial assistance availed/to be availed by the Company, up to ?60 crore (Rupees Sixty Crore), inclusive of existing borrowings.
These approvals empower the Board to raise and secure funds effectively, ensuring financial flexibility for the Company's operational and strategic initiatives.
18. Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future
During the year under review, there is no Significant Order passed by the Regulators or courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
19. Deposits
During the year under review, Pursuant to Section 73 and 76 of the Companies Act 2013, read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 the Company has not accepted any deposits and hence there were no outstanding deposits and no amount remains unclaimed with the Company as on 31 st March 2025.
20. Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments Under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013
Details of the loans, guarantees and investments, as required under Section 186 of theAct,are provided as part of the notes to the financial statements of the Company.
As of the date of this Board Report, Chatha Foods Limited has invested ?7,00,00,000/- (Rupees Seven Crore only) by subscribing to 70,00,000 (Seventy Lakh) equity shares of ? 101- each in Allana CF Foods Private Limited (CIN : U56290PB2025PTC064144),JointVenture Company.
21. Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange Earnings and outgo as required under Section 134 (3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is furnished in Annexure“B”.
22. Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties
All the related party transactions were conducted in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis. There were no materially significant related party transactions that could have a potential conflict with the interests of the Company at large.
The details of related party transactions, as per the applicable Indian Accounting Standards, have been appropriately disclosed in the notes to the standalone financial statements forming part of thisAnnual Report.
Accordingly, the disclosure of particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties in Form AOC-2, as required under Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, is not applicable.
However, in line with the requirements of Regulation 23 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended from time to time,applicable to your Company with effect from April 01,2025 the Board of Directors of your Company in their meeting held on May 16,2025 adopted a Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and dealing with Related Party Transactions.The same is available on the website of the Company at https://www.cfpl.net.in/.
The Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting seeks to obtain, approval of the members of the Company, pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 23(4) of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 for approval of transactions material in terms of proviso to regulation 23( I) with Allana CF Foods Private Limited,Subsidiary of the Company.
23. Details of application made or proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
During the year under review, no application or proceeding has been pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016.
24. Details of difference between valuation amount on one time settlement and valuation while availing loan from bank and financial institutions
During the period under review, there was no instance of one¬ time settlement of loans/ financial assistance taken from Banks or Financial Institutions, hence the Company was not required to carry out valuation of its assets for the said purpose.
25. Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company remains fully committed to its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and recognizes the importance of contributing towards the betterment of society. In alignment with the guidelines laid down under the Companies Act, 2013, the
Company has adopted a proactive approach in integrating social, environmental, and ethical responsibilities into its business operations.
The Company's vision on CSR is to act as a responsible corporate citizen and make meaningful contributions toward building a healthier and more equitable society. The CSR initiatives of the Company are focused primarily on key areas
such as education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and other activities as prescribed under Schedule VII of the CompaniesAct,2013.
During the financial year under review, the Company incurred CSR expenditure on the initiatives falling within the scope of activities specified in ScheduleVII of the CompaniesAct,2013.
Following are the CSR expenditure made during the year: -
Particulars
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FY2I-22 (In Lacs)
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FY 22-23 (In Lacs)
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FY 23-24 (In Lacs)
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Avg. of 3 Years (In Lacs)
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Net Considerable Amount
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119.92
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364.62
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855.87
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446.80
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PAT
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67.24
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245.20
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616.68
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309.71
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CSR Amount = Rs. 8,93,670 (2% of 446.80 Lacs, the average net profits for the preceding three years).The detailed report on the CSR is herewith furnished in Annexure“C”.
26. Obligation of Company under the sexual harassment of women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act,2013
In accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”), the Company has adopted a comprehensive internal policy to prevent and redress incidents of sexual harassment at the workplace.
This policy is applicable to all employees, irrespective of gender, designation, or employment status,and includes provisions for:
Constitution of an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at each office/unit with ten or more employees, as mandated under Section 4 of the Act.
A clearly defined grievance redressal mechanism, enabling aggrieved women to file complaints directly with the ICC.
Provision for escalation to the Board of Directors or designated senior management, where appropriate.
Regular awareness and sensitization programs to foster a safe and inclusive work environment.
The Management and Board of Directors together confirm a total number of complaints received and resolved during theyear is as follows:
a) No. of Complaints received Nil
b) No. of Complaints disposed Nil
c) No. of cases pending for a period exceeding 90 days Nil
The policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment as approved by the Board is available on the Company's website viz: https://www.cfpl.net.in/.
27. Particulars of Employees
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details are provided in Annexure-D which forms part to this Report.
28. Cost Records
During the year under review, the Company is not required to maintain cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub-Section (I) of Section 148 of the CompaniesAct,2013.
29. CostAudit
During the year under review, the Company is not required to carry out the CostAudit as specified by the Central Government under sub-Section (2) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
30. Management Discussion andAnalysis
In terms of Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation,2015 read with ScheduleV of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, Management Disclosure andAnalysis Report is attached separately which forms part of Annual report.
31. Statement of Compliance of Applicable Secretarial Standards
The Company has ensured compliance with the Secretarial Standard I & II with respect to Board Meetings and General Meetings, specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India constituted under Section 3 of the Company Secretaries Act, 1980, and as approved by the Central Government under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
32. Transfer of Amounts to Investor Education and Protection Fund
During the financial year, the Company had no funds lying unpaid or unclaimed which were required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder.
33. Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to sub-Section (5) of Section 134 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained/ received from the operating management, your Directors make the following statement and confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) the directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the loss of the Company for that period;
c) the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;and
e) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively;
f) proper internal financial controls were followed by the Company and such Internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.
34. Annual Return
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, a copy of Annual Return is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered office of the Company in the working hours and also on the website of the Company viz; https://www.cfpl.net.in/investor.php
35. SEBI Complaints Redress System (Scores)
The investor complaints are processed in a centralized web- based complaints redress system. The salient features of this system are centralized database of all complaints; online upload of Action Take Reports\(ATRs) by the concerned companies and online viewing by investors of actions taken on the complaint and its current status. Your Company has been registered on SCORES and makes every effort to resolve all investor complaints received through SCORES or otherwise within the statutory time limit from the receipt of the complaint. The Company has not received any complaint on the SCORES during financial year 2024-25.
36. Details of the Complaint Received/Solved/Pending During the year
Sr. No.
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Complaints received from
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Complaints received
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Complaints resolved
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Complaints pending
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1
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Directly received from investors
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NIL
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NIL
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NIL
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2
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SEBI SCORES
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NIL
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NIL
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NIL
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3
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Stock Exchange
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NIL
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NIL
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NIL
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4
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Others sources (if any)
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NIL
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NIL
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NIL
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Total
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NIL
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NIL
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NIL
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37. Vigil Mechanism
The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of business operations and in order to maintain these standards the Company encourages the employees to raise their genuine concerns without fear of criticism. Therefore, Company has Vigil Mechanism and has established necessary framework to protect genuine whistle blowers, employees, third parties from any unfair treatment.The Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimisation of employees who avail of the mechanism and also provide for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.The same is hosted on the website of the Company viz. https://www.cfpl.net.in/.
During the year under review, the status of the concerns or complaints reported stands as follows:-
No. of concerns or complaints outstanding as atApril 1,2024 Nil No.of concerns or complaints received duringthe year Nil
No.of concerns or complaints resolved duringthe year Nil
No. of concerns or complaints outstanding as at
March 31,2025 Nil
38. Prohibition of Insider Trading:
The Company has adopted Code of Conduct to regulate, Monitor and Report Trading by Designated Persons & Code of Practices and Procedures for fair disclosure of UPSI, in line with the provisions of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 as amended from time to time.The Company Secretary is the Compliance Officer for monitoring adherence to the said regulations.The same is hosted on the website of the Company viz, https://www.cfpl.net.in/.
39. Statement of Compliance under Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company is in full compliance with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and rules made thereunder. The company ensures that all eligible women employees are granted
maternity benefits including paid leave, protection against dismissal during maternity, and a safe working environment as prescribed under the Act.
We further confirm that no woman employee is engaged in tasks that may be harmful during pregnancy, and the company is committed to upholding the rights and welfare of its women employees in accordance with the applicable laws.
40. Acknowledgement
The Board of Directors wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation for the continued support, guidance, and cooperation received from the Central and State Government
authorities, regulatory bodies, and other statutory agencies.The Board also acknowledges with gratitude the support and trust extended by the Company's stakeholders—shareholders, customers, dealers, suppliers, vendors, bankers, business associates, and partners, whose confidence has been integral to the Company's performance and growth during the financial year under review. The Directors further express their deep appreciation for the dedication, commitment, and hard work of all employees across the organization. Their efforts have been crucial in navigating challenges and driving the Company's progress.The Board remains confident of the continued goodwill, support, and partnership of all stakeholders in the years to come.
For and on behalf of CHATHA FOODS LIMITED (Formerly Known as Chatha Foods Private Limited)
Sd/- Sd/-
Gurcharan Singh Gosal Paramjit Singh Chatha
Place: Mohali Wholetime Director Managing Director
Date: 06.08.2025 DIN: 01389179 DIN: 01154225
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