Your Directors present 44 ' [Forty Fourth} Annual Report of Indo Borax & Chemicals Limited along with the summary ofstandaionc and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended 3111 March, 2025.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The perform ante of the Company for the financial year ended 3 111 March, 2025 is summarized below:
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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Particulars
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31-3-2025
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31-3-2024
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31-3-2025
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31-3-2024
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Revenue from operations
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17,526,11
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19,130,30
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17.256.11
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19.130.30
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Other Income
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1,475.08
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1.101.39
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1,5-59.26
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1,177,49
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Total income
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19,001,19
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20,231.69
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19085.37
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20.307,79
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Prtpfit he fore Tax
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5,782,80
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5,147.79
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5,866,13
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5,223.32
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Provision for Tax
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1,594.60
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1,306.55
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1,615.60
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1,325.56
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Profit fur the year
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4,183,20
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3,841.24
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4,250.53
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3,897.76
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Other Comprehensive Income for the year
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272.70
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258.93
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272.70
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253.93
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Tutal Comprehensive income for the year
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4,460.90
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4,100.17
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4,523.23
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4,156.69
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Retained earnings-opening balance
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26,726.23
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22,946.96
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26,807.37
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22,971.58
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Achi/fUssl:
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Profit for the year
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4.460.90
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4,100.17
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4,523.23
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4.156,69
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Dividend paid
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(320.901
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(320.901
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(320.90)
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(320,901
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Retained earnings - dosing balance
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30,866.23
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26,726.23
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31,009.70
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26,807.37
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DIVIDEND
The Board has, subject to the approval of Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, recommended a dividend @ Re, 1/* per equity share of face value of Re. I/- per equity share [i.c. 100%) for the year ended 31“ March, 2025
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There was no change i n th e n ature of busi nes s o f the Com p any duri ng the fi n a ncia I year ende d 31* Ma rch, 20 25 TRANSFER TO RESERVES
No amount was transferred to any reserves during the financial year underreview.
STATE OE COMPANY AFFAIRS
The financial year 2024-25 has shown a decrease in sales volume as compared to previous financial year. On standalone basis, sales for the financial year 2024-25 stood at Rs. 17,526.11 lakhs, lower by 8.39% over the previous year sales of Rs, 19,130,30 Lakhs. Earnings before tax and depredation was Rs, 6,046.6(3 lakhs, which was higher by 12.47% over EBTD of Rs. 5,376,12 Lakhs in 2023-24. The profit after tax For the year was Rs. 4,180,20 lakhs, which was higher by 9,03% over the PATofRs. 3,841,24 lakhs in 2023-24.
On consolidated basis,sales for the financial year 2024-25 stood atRs. 17,526.11 lakhs, lower by 8.39% over the previous year of Rs, 19,130.30 lakhs. Earnings before tax and depreciation was Rs, 6,130.01 lakhs, which was higher by 12,44 % over EBTD of Rs, 5451,65 Lakhs in 2025-24, The profit after tax for the year was Rs. 4,250.53 lakhs, which was higher by 9,05% over the PATofRs. 3,097,76 lakhs in 2023-24,
SUBS IDI ARY CGMPA N Y
Company has only one wholly owned subsidiary, Indoborax Infrastructure Private Limited, it has no associate companies or joint ven tures companies within the meaning of Section 2(6) ofthc Companies Act, 2013 (“Act"). There has been no matcriai change in the nature of business of the subsidiary during the year
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of the Company's subsidiary in Form AOC-1 is attached to the financial statements of the Company
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements, along with the relevant documents and separate audited financial statements in respect of the subsidiary, arc available on the Company's website at h tips ://www. in doborax.com/Subsidiary-Co mpany.php
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements of the company and its subsidiary, which form part of Annual Report, have been prepared in accordance with Section 129(3) ofthc Act. The consolidated financial statements for the ycarcndcdSl^Marchj 2025, along with re port of the auditors thereon,arc attached herewith.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 ofthc Act, the separate audited financial statements of the subsidiary are available on the website of the company https://www.indoborax,com/Suhsidiary- Company.php
S f 1A RE CAPITAL O F THE COM PAN Y Authorized Share Capital:
During the year under review, there was no change in the Authorized Share Capital oF the Company, The Authorized Share Capital of the Company as on 31 “ March, 2025 stood at Rs, 6,00,00,000 (Rupees Six Crores Only} divided into 6,00,00,000 (Six Crores) equity shares of Re. 1/- (Rupee One Only] each.
Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital:
During the year under review, the paid-up equity share capital ofthc company stood at Rs. 3,20,90,000 (Three Crore Twenty Lakhs Ninety Thousand Only] divided into 3,20,90,000 (Three Crore Twenty Lakhs Ninety Thousand Only] equity shares of Re. 1/- (Rupee One Only) each.
IN TERN AL FIN A\C IAL CO NTRO LAND THE! R AD EQUACY
The company has adopted and implemented policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of Its business. The framework has been designed to provide with the size, scale and complexity of its operations, safeguarding its assets, complying with the application laws, prevention and detection of fraud, accurate and completeness of accounting records and timely preparation of financial disclosures. More details in respect of the internal financial control and their adequacy are included in the Management Discussion & Anaiysis.whiehisapartofthisrcport.
NUMBER OF MEETING OF THE BOARD
The Board of Directors met Six (6} times during FY 2024-25. In accordance with Section 175 ofthc Act, one
resolution was passed by circulation on Monday 24"' February, 2025, The intervening gap between the two board meetings was within the period prescribed under the Act. in terms of the requirement of Secretarial Standard-1 on board meetings (SS-1) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) on the meetings of the Board of Directors, it is confirmed that the Company has complied with appiicablc secretarial standard. The details of the board meeting and attendance of the Directors arc provided in the Corporate G o vc rnancc Repo it i s a n n exc dhcrewithandformsapartofthisRcporL
CO MM ITT EES OF THE BOARD
A] Composition of Audit Committee
The Board has constituted an Audit Committee under the applicable provisions of the Act and the SEBI [Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements] Regulations, 2015 ["Lis ti n g Regula tio ns").
Details of the Committee along with their charters, composition and meetings held during the yea rare given in the Corporate Governance Rcportand it forms part of this Report,
B] Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Board has constituted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee under the applicable provisions of the Act and theSEBI Listing Regulations.
Details of the Committee along with their charters, composition and meetings held during the year are given in the Co rp orate Governance Rcportand it forms a part of this Report,
C] Stakeholders' Relations hip Committee
The Board has constituted a Stakeholders' Relationship Committee under the applicable provisions of the Act and theSEBI Listing Regulations.
Details of the Committee along with their charters, composition and meetings held during the yea rare given in the Corpo rate Governance Rcportand it forms a partofthis Report
DJ Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The Board has a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee under the applicable provisions of the Act
Details of the Committee along with their charters, composition and meetings held during the year are given in the Corporate Governance Rcportand it forms a partofthis Report
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134[3J(c) of the Act, the board of directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts; the applicable accounting standards have been followed a nd th ere a re no m aterial dc partu res.
(ii} they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudentso as to give true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of financial yea rand of the profit of the Company tor that period.
(iii) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records i n a cco rda nee with the provi si ons o f the Act for safegua rdi ng th e ass ets of th e Comp any and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
(iv) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(v) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls arc adequate and opera ting effectively.
(vi) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of alt applicable ia ws a nd that such sys tc ms we re a d eq u ate and o pc rati ng effectively.
Based on the framework ofintcrnal financial controls and compliance system established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the internal, statutory and secretarial auditors including audit ofintcrnal financial control over the financial reporting by the statutory auditors and reviews performed by the management and the audit committee, the board is of the opinion that the company’s internal financial control s we re a d equate and effective du ri ng the fi nanci al year 2024-25.
DI RECTOR S A N D KE Y M AN AG ERIA L P ERSONNEL
Your Board of Directors comprises a balanced mix of Executive and Mon-Executive Directors, including a women Director with rich experience and expertise across range of fields such as corporate finance, accounting,auditing, strategic management, legal, and general management. Except Independent Directors all other directors are liable to retire by rotation as perthe provisions ofthc Act.
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ('NRC") and in terms of the provisions of the Act, the Company has appointed Mrs. Mtnakshi Mittal, as Independent Directors of the Company with effect from l'1 June, 2024. In the opinion of Board, Mrs. Minakshi Mittal is person of integrity and possesses the relevant experience and expertise. Pursuant to the provisions ofSection 149 the Companies Act. 2013, the Independent Directors have submitted declarations that each of them meets the criteria of independence prescribed under sub-section (6) ofSection 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1) (b) ofSEBI Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as hide p enden t d i re ct o r s o f the C o m pany.
During the year Mrs. Sreelckha Jain, Non-executive Director of the company, has given her resignation due to her preoccupation. She ceased to be director of the Company with effect from end of the business hours from 9"' Dccembc r, 2024. The Board places on rcco rd its appreciation for h cr inval ua b I e contri b u tion and guida n ce.
At the ensuing Annual General Meeting, Mr Sajal Jain, Managing Director, (DIN:00314B55) of the Company is liable to retire by rotation and being eligible to offer himself for re-appointment as per Section 152(6) of the Act A resolution seeking shareholder's approval for his re-appointment along with other required details forms part of the notice of ACM.
During the year under review, the non-cxccutivc directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transaction with the company other than sitting fees.
Pursuant to provisions ofsection 203 of the Act, Mr. Sajal Jain, Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer, Mr, Govind Parmar, Executive Director, Mr. Saumya Jain, Chief Executive and Mr. Pravin Chavan, Company Secretary, a re the key ma nageria I personne I of th e Company.
BOARD EVALUATION
The board of directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, board committees and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEES! Listing Regulations.
The performance of the Board was evaluated after seeking input from all the directors on the basis of criteria such as board composition and structure, effectiveness of board process, information and functioning etc. The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking input from committee members on the basis ofcritcii a such as composition ofcommittccs, effectiveness of committee meetings etc,
In separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of the non-independent directors, performance of the board as a whole and the Chairman was evaluated, taking into account the views of the executive directors and non-executive directors,
Theboard and nomination and remuneration committee reviewed the performance ofthc individual directors on the basis of criteria such as contribution of the individual director to the board and committee meetings preparedness on the issues to be discussed meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in the meeting, etc.
The evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board excluding the Director being evaluated and that of the Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors in their separate meeting held on 25'" May, 2024
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company has been carrying out Corporate Social Responsibility [CSRJ activities under the applicable provisions of Section 135 read with Schedule VII of the Act, as amended from time to time and the Companies (Co i po rate Social Res p o n si biiity Pol i cy) Ru I es, 2 D14. The Co mpany has adopted a C SR Policy wh ic h provi des a broad framework with regard to implementation of CSR activities carried out by the Company, The CSR Policy formulated by the Company is available on the Company's website at httpi//www,indoborax,com/CSR- Policv.php
The Annual Report on CSR, as required under Sections 134 and 135 of the Act read with Rule 0 of the Companies [Corporate Social Res pon si biiity Policy) Rules, 2014 and Rule 9 of die Companies [Accounts] Rules, 2 014, is annexed he re wi th as An n exure - T and fo rms part of th is Repo rt.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has whistle blower policy for Directors and employees to report their genuine concerns regarding unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy, The said mechanism also provides for adequate safeguard against victimization of persons who use such mechanism and makes provision for direct access to the chairman of the Audit Committee in the appropriate or exceptional cases. We affirm that no employee of the company was denied access to the Audit Committee. The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company at http:^/w w wi n d o bo rax.co m/W h iste!-BI o we r-Po I i cy,ph p
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Risk Management Committee to frame, implement and monitor risk management plan for the Company, The committee is responsible for monitoring the review of the risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit committee has additional oversight in financial risk and controls. The major risk identified by the businesses and functions are systematically
address through mitigating actions on continuing basis, Development and impiemntationof risk management policy has been covered in the Management Discussion and An alysis, which forms part of this report. ENVIRONMENTNEALTIl AND SAFETY, PROTECTION OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
The Compa ny is conscio usoftheimportanccof envi ron men tal ly cl can an d safe operations, Co m pa ny conducts its operations insuch manner to ensure safety of ah concerned compliances of environmental regulations and preservation ofnaturai resources.
The company has a policy for prevention of Sexual harassment of women at workplace and complied with the provisions relating to the constitution oF Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Rcdressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder. The Company as an equal employment opportunity provides and is committed to creating a healthy working environment that enables employees to work without fear of prejudi engender bias and sexual harassment. During the year company i) has not received any com plaints, iij no any complaint disposed during the year iii) no complaint pending at the end of year under Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Rcdressal) Act, 2013. There have been no complaints in other areas.
PART1CUALRS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under Section 197 of tlie Art read with Rule 5 (1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a re given below:
a) The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median remuneration ofthe employees of
the Company a nd pe nrentage i ncreasc i n remunc ration o f each D i re cto r, C h i ef Fi na ncia 10 fficcr and Compa ny Secrctaiy in the finan ciai yea r:
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Name ofthe Directors
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Ratio of median remuneration
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% increase in remuneration in the financial ytar
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Mr. Sajal Jain, Managing Director & Chief Financial
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169.R6
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12.59
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Officer
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Mr. Goviud Farm a r. Executive Director
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5.50
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6.83
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Mr P ravin Chavan, Company Secretary
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12.95
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tiOi
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Company has not pa id any remuneration to non-executive directors except sitting fees
b) The percentage increase in the median remuneration of the employees in the financial year: 4.01 percent.
c) The number of permanent employees on the roils of the comp any: 106
d) During the course of the year, the total increase in salaries is approximately 1.76 percent, after accounting promotions and other event-based compensation revisions.
The managerial remuneration and commission are in accordance with the resolution passed by the members. The commission is entirely performance-linked and determined based on the Company's profits. During the year, an increase in profit resulted in a corresponding rise in the commission payable. For the year under review, the commission was paid solely to the Managing Director, as per the special resolution passed by the members at the ACM held on August 19. 2023, Overall, managerial remuneration increased by 12.40% compared to the previous year, reflecting the Company's enhanced profitability and performance.
e) Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the Company: The Co m pany affi rms remu aeration is as pc r th c remunc ratio u p o I icy of the com pa ny.
F) The statement containing names of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel] Rules, 2014 is provided in annexure forming part of this report Further, the report and the accounts are being sent to the members excluding the aforesaid annexure. In terms of section 136 of the Act, the said annexure is open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary. POLICY O N DIRECTOR'S APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER DETAILS:
The Company's policy on directors' appointments and remuneration and other matters provided in Section 170(3) of the Act, has been disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Directors Report
PART ICU LARS OF LOANS, G UARA NTEES AN D IN VESTMENTS
The particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments made by the Company, falling under the purview of Section 106 of the Act, are given in the notes to the Financial Statements, as included in this Annual Report Loan given to the Radius Estate Projects Private Limited, (formerly known as Vishwamop Realtors Private Limited) is in the process of corporate insolvency process under The fnsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBCJ.The company has filed its claim as financial creditors as per Regulation 0 of the IBC for the outstanding amount of Rs. 509.04 Lakhs. The company is waiting for the outcome from National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), During die year company has not provided interest due to uncertainty in realization of the said debt.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Your Company has adopted a policy on RcEatcd Party Transactions under Regulation 23(1) of SEBI Listing Regulations, which is available on the website of your Company at www.indoborax.com
All contracts or arrangements or transactions entered during the year with related parties were on arm's- length basis and in the ordinary course of business and in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. None of the contract or arrangements or transaction with any of the related partieswasinconflictwiththcinterestoftheCompany.
Since all the transactions with related parties during the year were on arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business, the disclosure of related party transactions as required under Section 134(3}[h) of the Act in Form AOC-2 is not applicable for F.Y. 2024-25, However, the company is voluntarily giving the details pertaining to related party transactions which are not material but are on arm's length basis in AOC-2 as Annexu rc-' IT and sa m e forms pa rt o Tthis repo rt.
In terms of Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company submits details of related party transac ti o n s on a co nso! i da ted bas i s as p er th e spe ci fi ed forma t to th c stoc k exchanges on a ha I f-yearly basis, DELI STIN G OF SEC U R1TIES
The Company had applied for delisting of its shares from The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd in 2005-06, however, till date, the confirmation ofdelistiug has not been received from Exchange. Hence, the company has once again approached CSE and initiated the procedure of delisting of shares from the exchange.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
A. Conservation of Encygy The cQnipany continues to lay special emphasis
0 Energy Conservation Measures taken on conservation of energy and has taken
ii) Utilization of alternate sources of energy measures like regular monitoring of
1 ii J Capi tal 1 nvcstm ent on energy consc i-vatio n consu mption, redu cti on of tra n s m is sion
Equipment losses and up to date maintenance of systems,
E. Technology Absorption
1, Research & Development
The Company has no specific Research & Development Department, However, in-house quality control facilities are utilized for product and process improvement and updation,
2, Technology Absorption
The Company has not imported any new technology.
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
During the financial year under review, the total Foreign Exchange Inflow and Outflow during the year under review is as follows:
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Itartku Inrs
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2024-25
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2023-24
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Inflow
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-
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Outflow
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9626.55
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DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC
The Company has not accepted or renewed any deposit as covered under Section 73 and Section 76 of the Act from its members or public or others during FY 2024-25. Further, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from the public was outstanding as on 31 March 2025.
Note: Disclosure pursuant to Rule 2[lJ(c)[viEi) of Companies [Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014: No declaration is required as the Company has not received any monies from the Directors during the financial year
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company's philosophy on Corporate Governance aims to attain the highest level of transparency and accountability towards safeguarding and adding value to the interests of various stakeholders. The Company has been committed to maintain the highest standards of ethics and governance, resulting in enhanced transparency for the overall benefit ofall the stakeholders. The Company has implemented all the stipulations as specified in the SEBI [Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the requirements set out by Securities Exchange Board of India ['SEBI'J. The Company strives to undertake best Corporate Governance practices for enhancing and meeting stakeholders* expectations while continuing to compiy with the mandatory provisions of Corporate Governance under the applicable framework of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the applicable Regulations as issued by SEBI and as amended from time to time, a Report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from Prasad Parab & Associates, regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is annexed herewith as Anncxure-'LU' respectively and
forms a part of this Report
The certification byChief Executive Officer ('CEO1) and Chief Financial Officer ['CFO'] as per Regulation 17(0} of'SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements] Regulations, 201 Sis annexed herewith as Annexnre -TV and forms a part of this Report EXTRACTOFANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3] read with Section 134(3)(a] of the Act, the Annual Return for the financial year ended 3Tl March, 2025, is available on the Company’s website viz, https://www.lndoborax.com/Anmial- Report.php
This Annual Return is subject to changes / alterations/ modifications as may be required subsequent to the adoption of the Directors' Report by the shareholders at the ensuing ACM and on receipt of Certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary which the shareholders agree. A copy of the final Annua! Return shall be filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ['MCA'} and rhesamc shail be furnished on the website of the Company, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
As per SEBI Listing Regulations, the Corporate Governance Report with the Auditors Certificate thereon, and th e M anagement Discu ssi o n a nd Ana lys is arc attached, wh i ch form p a rt o f thi s Report
Th e Company h as d e vis ed pro per system to c ns ure comp I i ance with the provi sio ns o f ail ap p! i ca b !e Secretari al Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems are adequate and o pera ting effe cti vcly.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND DATE OF REPORT
There is no material change and/or commitment held between the end of the financial year and the date of report affecting the financial position of the Company.
THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE /PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
The Company has not made any application during the year, and no proceeding is pending under insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (1BCJ,
THE D ETAILS OF ONE TIME SETTLE M ENT/VALUATIO N WITH BANK OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
No one-time settlcment/vaiuation was done while taking loan from the Gankor Financial Institution.
ANY SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANVS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
During the financial year there was no such significant material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tri bu nals i m pact i n g the go i ng concern statu s and Co m p a ny s o pera tie n s in tutu re.
Further, no application made, or any proceedings were pending against the Company under insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year under review,
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Declaration of Independence from ail Independent Directors as stipulated under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 oftheSEGI Listing Regulations, 2015, confirming that they meet the criteria of indcpendcnce have been received.
STATEM ENT REGARD INC IN TEGRJTY, EXPERT ISE AND EXPE RIEN CE O FINDEP EN D EN T DI RECTORS
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors possess excellent rating in respect of cl ear sense ofvaluc and integrity a nd ha ve req u i site exp c rti se a n d cxperic n ce in the i r re speed ve fie Ids.
Aii the Independent Directors of the Company arc enrolled with Data Bank maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. As per the provisions of section 150 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors] Rules, 2014, the Independent Directors of the Company are exempted from undergoing the online proficiency self-assessment test conduct by the Institute, except those who are required to undergo the test had passed the oniinc proficiency self-assessment test within the
prescribed time.
RE PORTING OFT RAUD S BY AUDITO RS
During the year under review, the Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud, as specified under Section 143[12) of the Act to the Audit Committee STATUTORY AUDITORS
Members of the Company had appointed M/s. Bohra & Co., Chartered Accountants, [Firm Registration No. 136492W) as statutory auditors of the Company for a term oF5 [five) consecutive years from conclusion cf4ljl Annual General Meeting until conclusion of 46u' Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2027. Bohra & Co. have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Auditors of the Company.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
Prasad Parab & Associates, Company Secretaries, were appointed as Secretarial Auditors, to conduct secretarial audit of the Company for the financial year 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial yearended 31JMarch, 2025 is annexed herewith marked as Anncxu re III to this Report.
Further,as per the provisions of Regulation 24A ofthcSEBI Listing Regulations, theboard in their meeting held on 13ll'May, 2025, subject to the approval of the members, appointed M/s, Prasad Parab&Associates, Company Secretaries, as Secretarial Auditor of the Company for S consecutive financial year effective from the financial year 2025-26.
CO M M E NTS OF AUDITOR'S RE PORT AN D S ECRETARIAL AUD IT REPORT
The Auditor’s report to the shareholders on the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31J March, 2025 does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks, except emphasis of matter pertaining to one party to whom company has given Inter Corporate Deposit, is in the pro cess of insolvency process and com pany had already filed a claim as a financial creditor as per regulation 8 ofiBC for the said outstanding amount. The company is waiting for the outcome of the National Company Law Trihunal. During the year due to the uncertainty of realization of the said debt company has not provided interest thereon.
Secretarial Audit report is annexed as Anncxnrc -Y to this report The Secretarial audit report to the shareholders does not contain any qualification or reservation which has any material adverse effect on the fu n ctioning of th e compa ny.
COST AUDIT
The Company has appointed M/s. V B. Modi & Associates, Cost Accountant (Firm Registration No. 004861) to audit cost records of the Company for the financial year ended 2025-26. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148[3) ofthe Act, the said qualified Cost Auditors have been appointed to conduct cost audit forthc year under review in respect to the products manufactured by the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors thanks to the company's employees, customers, vendors, shareholders & bankers for their continuous support. Your Company's growth has been possible due to their hard work, co-operation & support, Your Directors also thank government of India, Government of various states in India, government depa rtm ents a n d agencies fo r the i r co-o perati o n.
By order of the Board of Directors For Indo Borax &. Chemicals Limited
Sajal )ain
Place: Mumbai, Managing Director
Date: May 13,2025 DIN: 00314855
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