The Board of Directors take the great pleasure in presenting the Sixth Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Particulars
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Consolidated
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Standalone
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2024-25
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2023-24
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2024-25
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2023-24
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Total Income
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76,680.18
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74,456.85
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54,781.52
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50,897.71
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Total Expenses
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71,864.22
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69,808.28
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47,742.14
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46,593.94
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Profit before share of profit from associates, joint ventures, exceptional items and tax
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4,815.96
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4,648.57
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7,039.38
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4,303.77
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Share of profits from associates and joint ventures
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671.81
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510.17
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-
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-
|
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Profit before exceptional items and tax
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5,487.77
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5,158.74
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7,039.38
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4,303.77
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Exceptional items
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(750.00)
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-
|
-
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-
|
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Profit before tax after exceptional items Tax expense
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4,737.77
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5,158.74
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7,039.38
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4,303.77
|
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- Current tax
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2,758.93
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1,953.95
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2,390.65
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1,588.88
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- Deferred tax
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(1,035.74)
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(1,065.74)
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(572.76)
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(775.98)
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- Adjustment of Taxes relating to earlier years
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(8.80)
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(199.24)
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(73.30)
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(294.95)
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Profit for the Year
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3,023.38
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4,469.77
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5,294.79
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3,785.82
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Other Comprehensive Income for the year, net of tax
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(30.39)
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(16.69)
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(27.83)
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(19.50)
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Total Comprehensive Income for the year, net of tax Profit attributable to
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2,992.99
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4,453.08
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5,266.96
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3,766.32
|
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- Equity holders of the parent
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3,048.05
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4,439.82
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5,294.79
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3,785.82
|
|
- Non-controlling interests
Other Comprehensive Income attributable to
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(24.67)
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29.95
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-
|
-
|
|
- Equity holders of the parent
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(30.22)
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(17.11)
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(27.83)
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(19.50)
|
|
- Non-controlling interests
Total Comprehensive Income attributable to
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(0.17)
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0.42
|
|
|
|
- Equity holders of the parent
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3,017.83
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4,422.71
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5,266.96
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3,766.32
|
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- Non-controlling interests Earning Per Share (EPS)
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(24.84)
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30.37
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-
|
-
|
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Basic
|
1.24
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1.81
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2.16
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1.54
|
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Diluted
|
1.24
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1.81
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2.16
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1.54
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Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (the “Act”), the Financial Statements of the Company for the period ended March 31, 2025, have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind AS”) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended from time to time.
DIVIDEND
Considering the future business plans of the Company along with requirement of the funds for execution of plans and expansion capacity, your Directors think it is prudent not to recommend any dividend to the shareholders for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The dividend payout is in line with the Company's Dividend Distribution Policy in accordance with Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“the Listing Regulations”). The above-mentioned policy has been hosted on the Company's website Dividend-Distribution-Policy.
TRANSFER TO RESERVE
During the year under review, there was no amount transferred to any of the Reserves of the Company.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Consolidated:
The revenue from operations for FY2024-25 was '75,781.39 Lakhs as compared to '73,298.14 Lakhs, an increase of 3.39 % over the previous year.
The Business Earnings before Interest, Depreciation, Tax and Amortization (“EBIDTA”) stood at '12,847.81 Lakhs, an increase 9.50 % as compared to '11,733.61 Lakhs earned in the previous year.
The Profit for the year attributable to the members and non-controlling interest stood at '3,023.38 Lakhs, a decrease by 32.36% as compared to '4,469.77 Lakhs of the previous year.
Consolidated Cash Flow:
The Cash flows from operations post tax was positive '10,839.08 Lakhs (as at March 31, 2024 '9,921.48 Lakhs). Spend on capex was '708.66 Lakhs. The borrowing of the Company as at March 31, 2025 stood at ' 11,311.24 Lakhs (as at March 31, 2024 '3,699.85 Lakhs). Cash and bank balances including investment in mutual funds stood at ' 8,981.29 Lakhs (as at March 31, 2024 '6,149.03 Lakhs). The Net Debt to Equity stood at 0.41 times (as at March 31, 2024 0.15 times).
Standalone:
The revenue from operations for FY2024-25 was '51,371.47 Lakhs as compared to '50,283.70 Lakhs, an increase of 2.16 % over the previous year.
The EBITDA stood at '10,817.50 Lakhs, as compared to 10,626.86 Lakhs, an increase of 1.79 % earned in the previous year.
The profit after taxes was '5,294.75 Lakhs as compared to '3,785.82 Lakhs, an increase of 40% of the previous year.
Standalone Cash Flow:
The Cash flows from operations post tax was positive '8,985.81 Lakhs (as at March 31, 2024 '8,907.67 Lakhs). Spend on capex was '665.68 Lakhs. The borrowing of the Company as at March 31, 2025 stood at '11,311.24 Lakhs (as at March 31, 2024 '3,699.85 Lakhs). Cash and bank balances including investment in mutual funds stood at '4,684.09 Lakhs (as at March 31, 2024 '1,418.28 Lakhs). The Net Debt to Equity stood at 0.44 times (as at March 31, 2024 0.18 times).
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
FY25 marks the second year of Allcargo Terminals Limited (ATL) as an independent listed entity. Volumes and revenue have grown and the steady upward trajectory in EBITDA/TEU reflects coming together of commercial initiatives with the trademark Allcargo's reliability and operations excellence. The fundamentals of ATL's business are robust - strong customer connect, reliable stakeholder management backed with lean, agile, and digital systems enabling ATL to maintain its leading position amongst CFS providers in the country.
During the year, ATL augmented its operational capacity by 27% in key markets of Nhava Sheva and Mundra and renewed its long-standing partnership with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) at Mundra for another five years. A key strategic move was ATL's investment in Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Limited (HORCL), setting the stage for the Company to expand its presence in Northern India,
particularly in the high-growth NCR region. ATL continues to focus on operational excellence, digital transformation and ESG leadership. Sustainable practices such as the deployment of electric forklifts and use of solar energy are integrated into its operations, reiterating a strong commitment to responsible growth.
With the capacity expansion and strategic investments, ATL's asset right approach positions its well to contribute to the needs of our growing economy, realise its growth aspirations and deliver long term value for its stakeholders.
STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Acquisition of 9,12,00,000 Equity Shares (7.60%) of Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Limited by the Company
The Company has acquired 9,12,00,000 Equity Shares of Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Limited (“HORCL”) held by Allcargo Logistics Limited, Promoter Group of the Company. The aforesaid transaction, being a Material Related Party transaction was further approved by the shareholders of the Company in the Extra Ordinary General meeting (EGM) held on October 28, 2024 and the acquisition of 9,12,00,000 equity shares aggregating to 7.60% was completed on November 08, 2024. As on date, Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Limited is an associate of the Company.
The key rationale for investment in HORCL was based on achieving long term strategic growth, to develop and operate the rail connected ICD facility at Farrukhnagar. This facility would compete with other facilities in the region and hence needs to have strategic advantages in terms of location and connectivity. For strategic connectivity to Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), the Company acquired strategic equity stake in HORCL. This strategic equity will offer a strong competitive advantage to the Company.
Employees Stock Appreciation Rights 2024
The Company had approved issuance of Employees Stock Appreciation Rights (“ESAR”) to the employees of the Company and Group Companies vide Board Resolution dated February 01, 2024, which was subsequently approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on September 23, 2024, as per Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The aggregate number of shares upon exercise of ESARs would not exceed 86,00,000 (Eighty-Six Lakhs only) Shares of face value of '2/- (Rupees Two only), each fully paid up, of the Company. The Company has also obtained the in-principle approval from the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited for the granting of ESAR under the Plan to the employees of the Company and Group Companies collectively.
During the year under review, the Company granted 24,87,500 ESARs to eligible employees of the Company and Group Companies collectively, on January 04, 2025 with a view to attract and retain the senior talents and reward them for their performance and to contribute to the growth & profitability of the Company. The status of the available ESARs as on the date of this Report is as detailed hereunder:
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Sr.
No
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Particulars
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ESARs
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1
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Total ESARs approved
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86,00,000
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2
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Less: ESARs granted
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(24,87,500)
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Available ESARs
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61,12,500
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The disclosure in terms of Regulation 14 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 is available on the website of the Company at ESAR-Information-under-Reg-14-SBEB.pdf.
Further, the Company has obtained ESAR Certificate from the Secretarial Auditors as per Regulation 13 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The same is available on the website of the Company at ESAR-Certificate 2025-26.pdf
Shifting of the Registered Office of the Company
The Board of Directors in its meeting held on January 06, 2025, had approved shifting of the Registered Office of the Company from “2nd Floor, A Wing, Allcargo House, CST Road, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 098” to “4th Floor, A Wing, Allcargo House, CST Road, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 098”.
Acquisition of balance 15% stake of Speedy Multimodes Limited (Material Subsidiary) of the Company through Share Swap Arrangement on Preferential Basis to Mr Ashish Chandna, Chief Executive Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company
The Company had acquired 2,31,20,000 equity shares (85%) of Speedy Multimodes Limited (“SML”) in the year 2021 from Avvashya Capital Private Limited, thereby making it a material subsidiary of the Company. Further, the Board of Directors of Company at it's meeting held on January 17, 2025 had approved Preferential issue of equity shares of the company for consideration other than cash, i.e. in lieu of acquiring 15% shares of SML, held by Mr Ashish Chandna, Chief Executive Officer of the Company & SML. This acquisition of 40,80,000 equity shares of SML valued at INR 66.3 per equity share was carried out in lieu of issue of 63,64,800 equity shares of Allcargo Terminals Limited aggregating to 2.53% of total paid up capital of the Company on Preferential basis to Mr Ashish Chandna at an issue price of INR 42.4 per equity share which was approved by the members of the Company by way of special resolution passed through Postal Ballot on February 16, 2025.
Additionally, the Company had received In Principle approval from BSE Limited (“BSE”) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”) (“Stock Exchanges”) vide approval letters dated March 27, 2025. The Company had allotted these shares to Mr Chandna on April 01, 2025. The acquisition was completed on April 16, 2025, resulting in the Company holding a 100% stake in SML, thereby making SML a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
The Company has received all necessary regulatory approvals as per applicable laws. The Company received Trading Approval for preferential issue of 63,64,800 equity shares on May 12, 2025.
CHANGES IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
The Company continued to provide CFS/ ICD business services to its customers and hence, there was no change in the nature of business or operations of the Company, which impacted the financial position of the Company during the year under review.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
In order to finance the acquisition of shares of Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Limited (HORCL) from Allcargo Logistics Limited
(ACL), a Promoter Group Company, the Company had approved the borrowing of a Rupee Term Loan of '140 Crores from Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited (AIFL). The loan will be utilized exclusively for the purpose of acquiring the said shares from ACL, thereby facilitating the consolidation of the Company's strategic interests in HORCL. This development constitutes a material change and commitment that is expected to have an impact on the financial position of the Company.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
During the year under review, no significant and material orders were passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals which would adversely impact the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
CREDIT RATING
On June 07, 2024, the Company had received Credit Rating for its long term and short term Bank/Financial Institutional loan facilities from CRISIL Ratings Limited as mentioned below:
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Sr
No
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Instrument
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Ratings
|
|
Bank Loan Facilities Rated
1 Long Term Rating
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CRISIL A /Stable (Assigned)
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2
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Short Term Rating
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CRISIL A1 (Assigned)
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PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public falling within the meaning of Section 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) and Rules framed thereunder.
SHARE CAPITAL
As on March 31, 2025, the authorized Share Capital of the Company is '55,00,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty-Five Crores) consisting of 27,50,00,000 (Twenty-Seven Crores and Fifty Lakhs) equity shares of '2/- (Rupees Two) each.
Issued, subscribed and paid-up capital of the Company as at March 31, 2025 is '49,13,91,048 (Rupees Forty Nine Crores Thirteen Lakhs Ninety One thousand and Forty Eight) consisting of 24,56,95,524 (Twenty Four Crores Fifty Six Lakhs Ninety Five Thousand Five Hundred and Twenty Four) equity shares of '2/- (Rupees Two) each.
On April 01, 2025, the Company issued and allotted 63,64,800 (Sixty Three Lakhs Sixty Four Thousand and Eight Hundred) Equity shares of Face value of '2/- (Rupees Two) each to Mr Ashish Vijayprakash Chandna, Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company in lieu of acquisition of 40,80,000 Equity shares of Speedy Multimodes Limited, Material Subsidiary of the Company. Consequently, the issued, subscribed and paid-up capital of the Company amounts to '50,41,20,648 (Rupees Fifty Crores Forty One Lakhs Twenty Thousand Six Hundred and Forty Eight) consisting of 25,20,60,324 (Twenty Five Crores Twenty Lakhs Sixty Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty Four) equity shares of '2/- (Rupees Two) each.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance and adhere to the Corporate Governance requirements set out by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”).
A separate section on the Corporate Governance together with the requisite certificates obtained from the Practicing Company Secretary, confirming compliance with the provisions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Regulation 34 read along with Schedule V of the Listing Regulations is included in the Annual Report.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Number of Meetings of the Board of Directors
During the year under review, 9 (Nine) Board Meetings were convened and held, the details of which are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
Committee Position
The details of the Composition of the Committees, meetings held, attendance of Committee members at such meetings and other relevant details are provided in the 'Corporate Governance Report'.
Recommendation of Audit Committee
During the year under review, there is no instance of non-acceptance of any recommendation of the Audit Committee of the Company by the Board of Directors.
Directors
As on March 31, 2025 the following were the Directors on the Board of the Company:
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Sr.
No.
|
Name of the Director
|
DIN
|
Designation
|
|
1
|
Kaiwan Dossabhoy Kalyaniwalla
|
00060776
|
Non Executive- Non Independent Director
|
|
2
|
Suresh Kumar Ramiah
|
07019419
|
Managing Director
|
|
3
|
Vaishanavkiran Shashikiran Shetty
|
07077444
|
Non Executive- Non Independent Director
|
|
4
|
Mahendrakumar
Chouhan
|
00187253
|
Independent Director
|
|
5
|
Radha Ahluwalia
|
00936412
|
Independent Director
|
|
6
|
Prafulla Premsukh Chhajed
|
03544734
|
Independent Director
|
Re-appointment of Director
In accordance with the Section 152 of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company Mr Kaiwan Dossabhoy Kalyaniwalla (DIN: 00060776), Chairman and Non-Executive Director of the Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and, being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
Attention of the Members is invited to the relevant item in the Notice of the 6th AGM and the explanatory Statement thereto.
Resignation of Directors
During the Financial year 2024-25, none of the Director's had resigned from the Board of the Company.
Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has received declarations from all Independent Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) and (7) of the Act and Regulations 16 and 25 of the Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company.
The Company has received confirmation from the Independent Directors regarding their registration in the Independent Directors databank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to Sections 134 and 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulations 17 and 19 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (the “Listing Regulations”), the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company (NRC) has set the criteria for performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees, individual Directors including the Chairman of the Company and the same are given in detail in the 'Corporate Governance Report'.
Based on the criteria set by NRC, the Board has carried out annual evaluation of its own performance, Chairman, its committees and individual Directors for FY2024-25. The questionnaires on performance evaluation were prepared in line with the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation dated January 5, 2017, issued by SEBI as amended from time to time. An online platform has been provided to each Director for their feedback and evaluation.
The parameters for performance evaluation of the Board includes the roles and responsibilities of the Board, timeliness for circulating the board papers, content and the quality of information provided to the Board, attention to the Company's long term strategic issues, risk management, overseeing and guiding major plans of action, acquisitions etc.
The performance of the Board and individual Director was evaluated by the Board seeking inputs from all the Directors. The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board seeking inputs from the Committee members. NRC reviewed the performance of individual Director and separate meeting of the Independent Directors was also held to review the performance of Non-Independent Directors, performance of the Board as a whole and performance of the Chairman of the Company taking into account the views of Managing Director and Non-Executive Directors. Thereafter, at the Board meeting, the performance of the Board, Chairman, its committees and individual Directors was discussed and deliberated. The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction towards the process followed by the Company for evaluating the performance of the Directors, Chairman, Board and its Committees.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP)
The following are the KMP's of the Company as on March 31, 2025:
- Suresh Kumar Ramiah, Managing Director;
- Pritam Vartak, Chief Financial Officer;
- Ashish Chandna, Chief Executive Officer;
- Malav Talati, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Changes in KMP during the period under review
Hardik Desai, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company resigned w.e.f. closure of business hours of April 07, 2024. Further, Malav Talati has been appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer w.e.f. August 01, 2024.
REMUNERATION POLICY
NRC has framed a policy on Directors, KMP and other Senior Management Personnel appointment and remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and other related matters in accordance with Section 178 of the Act and the Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 19 of the Listing Regulations. The criteria as aforesaid is given in the 'Corporate Governance Report'. The Remuneration Policy of the Company has been hosted on the Company's website Nomination & Remuneration Policy.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company had adopted a Whistle Blower Policy and established the necessary Vigil Mechanism, which is in line with Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations and Section 177 of the Act. According to the Policy, the Whistle Blower can raise concerns relating to Reportable Matters (as defined in the policy) such as unethical behaviour, breach of Code of Conduct, actual or suspected fraud, any other malpractice, impropriety or wrongdoings, illegality, non¬ compliance of legal and regulatory requirements, retaliation against the Directors & Employees and instances of leakage of/suspected leakage of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information of the Company, etc. Further, the mechanism adopted by the Company encourages the Whistle Blower to report genuine concerns or grievances to the Audit Committee and provides for adequate safeguards against the victimization of Whistle Blower, who avails of such mechanism and provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, in appropriate or exceptional cases. The Audit Committee oversees the functioning of the same.
The Whistle Blower Policy is hosted on the Company's website Whistle-Blower-Policy.
During the year under review, the Company has not received any complaints through Vigil Mechanism. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company has been denied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Our aim is to accomplish sustainable business growth, secure the Company's assets, protect shareholder investments, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and prevent significant surprises of risks by implementing effective and
appropriate risk management systems and structures. As a leader in the business of providing services of Container Freight Stations and associated value added services, Allcargo Terminals Limited is exposed to inherent business risks. To identify, evaluate, monitor, control, manage, minimize, and mitigate these risks, the Board of Directors has formulated and implemented an Enterprise Risk Management Policy effective from March 29, 2024. The Enterprise Risk Management Policy is intended to ensure that an effective risk management framework is established and implemented within the Company. The roles and responsibilities defined for each group identified in the organisational structure are governed in the Enterprise Risk Management Policy which is available on the website of the Company Enterprise Risk Management Policy and the Risk Management Committee has been appointed to oversee potential negative impacts from the risk management process through regular review meetings.
In order to ensure that we have a deep understanding of our risk landscape and are better positioned to mitigate and prevent the same, we have initiated making risk management an integral part of the day-to-day operations of our businesses. We have in place a broad risk management framework which is formulated in line with the ISO 31000 Risk Management - Principles and Guidelines. The risks are identified, classified, and managed in a timely and accurate manner, and information about risks is escalated to all management levels so that informed decisions can be made.
Since the policy adoption, periodic workshop have been held with functional focus to identify and mitigate the risk in both Internal and External environment. Periodic checks on progress of the mitigation strategy has helped us align with dynamics of market via expansion and maintenance. Further, the Risk Management Committee monitors the risk management activities and ensures fraud risk assessment is an integral part of the overall risk assessment process.
During 2025, Allcargo Terminals Limited have won the Best performance in Risk Management award in ESG segment presented by ICICI Lombard and CNBC - TV18. This recognition underscores our commitment to Risk Management, Governance and Sustainability.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Board has laid down Internal Financial Controls and believes that the same are commensurate with the nature and size of its business. Based on the framework of internal financial controls, work performed by the internal, statutory, and external consultants, including audit of internal financial controls over financial reporting by the Statutory Auditors and the reviews performed by the Management and the Audit Committee, the Board is of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were adequate and effective during FY2024-25 for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business including adherence to the Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of accounting records and timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report on the business outlook and performance review for the year ended March 31, 2025, as stipulated in Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the Listing Regulations, is available as a separate section which forms part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) Policy of the Company adopted and initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year are set out in Annexure 1 of this Report in the format prescribed under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time.
The CSR Policy is hosted on the Company's website CSR-Policy.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
A statement containing the salient features of the Financial Statements of its Subsidiary and Joint Venture Companies including the performance and financial position as per the provisions of the Act, is provided in the prescribed Form AOC-1 forms part of Consolidated Financial Statements, in compliance with Section 129(3) and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Act read with the Rules issued thereunder which is attached as Annexure 2.
Pursuant to Section 129 of the Act and Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations, the attached Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its Subsidiary and Joint Venture Companies have been prepared in accordance with the applicable Ind AS provisions.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and applicable Ind AS, the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year 2024-25, together with the Auditor's Report forms part of this Annual Report.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the audited financial statements, including the Consolidated Financial Statement and related information of the Company and the separate financial statement of the subsidiary company, will be made available on the Company's website at SML Financials March 2025. Any member desirous of inspecting or obtaining copies of the audited financial statement, including the Consolidated Financial Statement may email to investor.relations@allcargoterminals.com.
CHANGES IN SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATE AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR:
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has following affiliates:
1. Speedy Multimodes Limited, Subsidiary Company;
2. TransNepal Freight Services Private Limited, Joint Venture Company;
3. Allcargo Logistics Park Private Limited, Joint Venture Company;
4. Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Limited, Associate Company.
Further, the following changes have taken place in subsidiary / associates until the date of this report:
• Speedy Multimodes Limited became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company w.e.f. April 16, 2025;
• Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Limited became an associate of the Company w.e.f. November 08, 2024.
The Policy for determining “Material Subsidiary” as approved by the
Board, from time to time, is hosted on the Company's website Policy- For-Determining-Material-Subsidiary.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All related party transactions/contracts/arrangements that were entered into by the Company during the period under review were in the ordinary course of the business of the Company and were on arm's length basis and were in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations. There are no material significant related party transactions entered into by the Company with its Promoters or Directors which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
All related party transactions were placed before the Audit Committee for its approval and review on quarterly basis. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for the transactions which are foreseen and of a repetitive nature. The transactions entered into with related parties are certified by the Management and the Independent Chartered Accountants stating the same are in the ordinary course of business and at arm's length basis.
The disclosure of material related party transactions as required under Section 134(1)(c) of the Act in form AOC-2 for financial year ended March 31, 2025 is attached as Annexure 3.
The policy on materiality of Related Party Transactions and also on dealing with Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board from time to time, is hosted on the Company's website Related- Partv-Transaction-Policv.
Further, any related party transactions that were entered into by the Company during the period under review are given in the notes to Financial Statements as per Ind AS 24 which forms part of this Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS
The Company is engaged in the business of providing CFS/ICD services and other related logistics services which falls under the infrastructural facilities as categorized under Schedule VI of the Act. Hence, the provisions of Section 186 of the Act are not applicable to the Company to the extent of loans given, guarantees or securities provided or any investment made. However, as a good governance practice of the Company, the details of loans given, guarantees and securities provided are attached as Annexure 4. Details of investments made are provided in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
AUDITORS
Statutory Auditors and their Report
M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (“SRBA”) (Firm Registration No. 101049W/E300004) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company by the Members at the EGM held on April 17, 2023 till the conclusion of 4th AGM to fill casual vacancy caused due to the resignation of M/s C C Dangi & Associates, Chartered Accountants.
Further, SRBA were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company by the Members at the 4th AGM held on September 26, 2023 to hold office from the conclusion of the 4th AGM upto the conclusion of 8th AGM of the Company to be held in the year 2027 for a first term of four consecutive years.
SRBA have under sections 139 and 141 of the Act and Rules framed thereunder confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Statutory Auditors of the Company and furnished a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India as required under Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations.
Further, the report of the Statutory Auditors along with the notes on the Financial Statements is enclosed to this Report. The Auditor's Reports do not contain any qualifications, reservation, adverse remarks, observations or disclaimer on Standalone and Consolidated Audited Financial Statement for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The other observations made in the Auditors Report are self¬ explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
There was no instance of fraud during the year under review, which was required by the Statutory Auditors to report to the Board and/ or Central Government under Section 143(12) of the Act and Rules made thereunder.
Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Act and Rules framed thereunder, the Company has appointed M/s Dhrumil M. Shah & Co, LLP, Company Secretaries in practice, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for FY2024-25. The Report of Secretarial Auditor in Form MR-3 for FY2024-25 is attached as Annexure 5.
The Company has also obtained Secretarial Compliance Report for FY2024-25 from M/s Dhrumil M. Shah & Co, LLP, Company Secretaries in Practice in relation to compliance of all applicable SEBI Regulations/ circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder, pursuant to requirement of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations.
The Secretarial Audit Report and Secretarial Compliance Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer and observations made in the Auditor's Report, except as disclosed in the Report and intimated to the Stock Exchanges.
No instance of fraud has been reported by the Secretarial Auditors.
Further, pursuant to provisions of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, Speedy Multimodes Limited (“SML”) is an unlisted material subsidiary of the Company in terms of Regulation 16(1) of the Listing Regulations. The Secretarial Audit Report submitted by the Secretarial Auditors of SML is also attached as Annexure 5A to this Report.
Further, as per Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the “Act”) and the Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (including any statutory modification(s) or amendment(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force), an individual can act as a Secretarial Auditor for not more than one term of five consecutive years and a Secretarial Audit firm can act as Secretarial Auditors for not more than two terms of five consecutive years.
As per above, on recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors has considered, approved and recommended to the shareholders of the Company, the appointment of M/s Pramod
S. Shah & Associates (“PSA”), Practicing Company Secretaries (Firm Registration No: MU000006598) as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a first term of five (5) consecutive years, commencing on April 1, 2025, until March 31, 2030 to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company and to furnish the Secretarial Audit Report and such other documents as per the applicable laws, at a remuneration to be decided by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors in consultation with the Secretarial Auditors subject to the provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Act, as amended from time to time.
COMPLIANCE OF SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company is in compliance with all mandatory applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The details of employee remuneration as required under Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is attached as Annexure 6.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of this Report. Further, in terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statements are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the aforesaid statement. The said statement is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days up to the date of the AGM. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copy thereof, such Member can send e-mail to investor.relations@allcargoterminals.com.
None of the employees who are posted and working in a country outside India, not being Directors or their relatives, draw remuneration more than the limits prescribed under Rule 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
During the year under review, none of Directors of the Company has received any remuneration from the Subsidiary Company except as disclosed in the report.
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
The Company is committed towards bringing Safety, Health and Environment awareness among its employees. It also believes in safety and health enrichment of its employees and committed to provide a healthy and safe workplace for all its employees. Successfully managing Health and Safety risks is an essential component of our business strategy. The Company has identified Health and Safety risk arising from its activities and has put proper systems, processes and controls mechanism i.e. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) to mitigate them.
The Company has been taking various initiatives and participating in
programs of safety and welfare measures to protect its employees,
equipment and other assets from any possible loss and/or damages.
Also, Company is monitoring disclosures as per Global Reporting
Initiatives 403, Occupational, Health and Safety.
The following safety related measures are taken at various locations:
• Fire and Safety drills are conducted for all employees, workers and security personnel and all Fire hydrants are monitored strictly as the preparedness for emergency.
• Safety Awareness Campaign like Road Safety Week, National Safety week, Fire Safety Week, Electrical Safety Week, Environment Day is held/celebrated at major locations to improve the awareness of Health, Safety & Environment of employees.
• Each equipment is put through comprehensive Quality Audit and Testing to ensure strong compliance to Maintenance, Safety and Reliability aspects as per the specifications by various Original Equipment Manufacturer. All equipments are mandatorily ensured with PUC. Fitness certificates are issued based on the compliance of the safety norms.
• Regular training/skills to staff and contractors to inculcate importance of safety amongst them. Further, handling of Hazardous Material training and Terrorist Threat Awareness Training are provided to all employees.
• Created checks and awareness among drivers and negative impacts of consumption of restricted substances like alcohol, drugs and tobacco etc. and impact on their families.
• Accident prone routes identified and supervisors allocated to have control over the vehicle movement.
• Occupational Health & Safety audits and Fire & Electrical Safety audits are conducted by competent agencies at regular intervals.
• Fortnightly visit by Doctors to office for medical counselling of employees. Further, Medical Health check-up of all employees are conducted at regular intervals.
• CCTV and Safety alarms are installed at major locations.
• Green initiatives are taken at various locations to protect the environment.
• Oxygen and temperature checks were mandatory for all staff members and visitors at all office locations (during pandemic).
• Operations have been modified and optimized to adhere to social distancing requirements and work with minimal staff on¬ site (during pandemic).
• All Locations undergo third party surveillance audit annually for Health, Safety and Environment as per ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System) requirements and Biannual Fire & Electrical Safety audits are conducted. All observations, suggestions for improvements during audit are implemented on priority with target dates.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo as stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder, is attached as Annexure 7.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has implemented a comprehensive Policy and Guidelines for the Prevention and Prohibition of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace, in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”). The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is responsible for addressing and resolving complaints related to sexual harassment in the workplace. This Policy is applicable to all employees - including permanent, contractual, temporary staff, and trainees. The Policy was last amended on May 14, 2025, to ensure continued alignment with legal and organizational requirements.
The Company has in place a Policy and Guidelines for Prevention and Prohibition of Sexual Harassment at Workplace, in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (the “POSH Act”). The Internal Complaints Committee (“ICC”) redresses the complaint received regarding sexual harassment of women at workplace. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this Policy.
During the year under review, no complaints of sexual harassment were received.
The Company has submitted its Annual Report on the cases of sexual harassment at workplace to District Officer, Mumbai, pursuant to Section 21 of the POSH Act and Rules framed thereunder.
MATERNITY BENEFIT COMPLIANCE
1. Details of the maternity leave provisions implemented in the organization - Yes as per the Provision of Maternity Benefits Act women are entitled to a maximum of 26 weeks of maternity benefit, with up to 8 weeks before the expected delivery and the remaining weeks after.
2. Information on salary and benefits extended during the maternity leave period - Yes before proceeding on Maternity leave HR briefs on salary (Salary continue paid during Maternity leave upto the maximum leave period as per the provision of the act).
3. Any additional entitlements or facilities provided to employees - Reimbursement of Medical expenses upto a certain limit.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder, the draft Annual Return is hosted on the website of the Company Draft Annual Return.
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
Pursuant to Section 148(1) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder related to maintenance of cost records is not applicable to the Company.
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY
No application made or proceeding is pending against the Company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year under review.
DISCLOSURE OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT OR LOAN
There is no incidence of one-time settlement in respect of any loan taken from Banks or Financial Institutions during the year. Hence, disclosure pertaining to difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan is not applicable.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board to the best of their knowledge and ability confirm that-
a. that in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
b. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2025, and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c. they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the continued co-operation and support extended to the Company by government authorities, customers, vendors, regulators, banks, financial institutions, auditors, legal advisors, consultants, business associates during the year. The Directors also convey their appreciation for the contribution, dedication and confidence in the management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-
Suresh Kumar Ramiah Kaiwan Kalyaniwalla
Managing Director Chairman & Non-Executive Director
DIN:07019419 DIN: 00060776
Date: May 14, 2025 Place: Mumbai
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