Dear Shareholders
Biofil Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited
Your Directors hereby present the 40th Annual Report on the business and operations of
the Company, together with the Audited Financial Statement of your company for the year
ended 31st March, 2025.
- STATE OF AFFAIRS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
- FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS AND SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025,
have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as notified
by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and as amended from time to time.
The Company's performance during the financial year ended March 31, 2025 as compared to
the previous financial year is summarized below:
(Amount in Lakhs except EPS)
Particulars |
Year ended 31st March 2025 |
Year ended 31st March 2024 |
| Total Income |
3370.74 |
4052.50 |
| Total Expenditure |
3297.13 |
3965.97 |
Profit/(Loss) before tax |
73.61 |
86.53 |
| Provision for Tax Current Tax Deferred Tax Adjustment of
tax relating to earlier periods |
21.00 (3.13)
(0.04) |
24.00 (8.79)
0.40 |
Profit/(Loss) after tax |
55.78 |
70.92 |
| Other comprehensive Income ( Net of Tax) |
2.09 |
19.21 |
Total Comprehensive Income |
57.87 |
90.13 |
| Paid up Equity Share Capital |
1627.38 |
1627.38 |
| Earning per share (INR 10/- each) Basic & Diluted (in
INR) |
0.34 |
0.44 |
During the financial year 2024-25, Company has total income of INR 3370.74 Lakhs as
against INR 4052.50 Lakhs in previous year and earned net profit after tax before
comprehensive income of INR
55.78 Lakhs as against INR 70.92 Lakhs in previous year.
- OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE:
The Company is engaged in diverse pharmaceutical activities including manufacture and
trading of various pharmaceutical and chemical products. At its Pithampur unit, the
Company holds leasehold rights over an industrial land admeasuring 1,06,875 sq. meters
allotted by Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation Limited (MPIDC). Out of
this, approximately 94,463 sq. meters has remained vacant and unutilized due to
operational constraints, regulatory delays, and high investment requirements.
The Company now proposes to dispose of leasehold rights in respect of approximately
80,156 sq. meters of the vacant land, for a total consideration not less than
?16,00,00,000/- (Rupees Sixteen Crores only), subject to the approval of MPIDC,
shareholders, and other applicable regulatory compliances.
The sale proceeds will be utilized to clear outstanding leasehold dues and to renovate
and modernize the existing unit in line with prevailing Drug Policy requirements, thereby
enabling optimum utilization of plant capacity, increase in turnover, and improvement in
profitability
- CHANGE IN REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY:
During the current financial year 2025-26, Board of Director in their meeting held on
12th August 2025 had decided to shift the registered office of the Company within the
local limits of city, town or village i.e. from 11/12, Sector E Sanwer Road, Indore,
Madhya Pradesh, India, 452015 to B/12-B Industrial Estate, Pologround, Indore Madhya
Pradesh India, 452015 w.e.f. 01st September, 2025.
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the draft annual return as on
31st March, 2025 prepared in accordance with Section 92(3) of the Act is made available on
the website of your Company and can be assessed using the web link https://www.biofilgroup.net/investor/mgt.
- NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS, COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND GENERAL MEETING/ POSTAL BALLOT:
The Board met 6 (Six) times during the FY 2024-25, the details of which are given in
the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report. The maximum interval
between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days, as prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013
and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
("SEBI Listing Regulations").
Information on the meeting of Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee
and Stakeholders Relationship Committee ("SRC") held during the year are given
in the Corporate Governance Report.
Further, 39th Annual General Meeting of the Company for financial year 2023-24 was held
on 30th September, 2024 and no Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the Company was held
during the financial year 2024-25.
During the financial year, Company has passed resolutions through postal ballot on 21st
March, 2025.
Due to inadequate profit, your Directors have not recommended any dividend for the year
under review.
- AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED TO RESERVES:
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire amount of profit for F.Y.
2024-25 appearing in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Accordingly, your company has not
transferred any amount to General Reserves for the year ended 31st March, 2025.
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public
within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies
(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time.
DETAILS OF DEPOSITS WHICH ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER V OF
THE ACT:
Not applicable since Company has not accepted any deposits, therefore the question does
not arise regarding non-compliance with the requirements of Chapter V of the Act.
DISCLOSURE OF UNSECURED LOAN RECEIVED FROM DIRECTORS:
Pursuant to Section 2(31) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 2(1)(c)(viii) of
Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, (including any statutory modification or
re-enactment thereof for the time being in force), the Company had not received any
unsecured loan from directors during the financial year 2024-25.
- DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE OR ASSOCIATES:
During the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025, the Company did not have any
subsidiary, joint venture or associate company.
- DETAILS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP):
The Company has a professional Board with an optimum combination of executive and
non-executive directors who bring to the table the right mix of knowledge, skills and
expertise. The Board provides strategic guidance and direction to the Company in achieving
its business objectives and protecting the interest of stakeholders. The composition of
the Board of Directors of the Company is in accordance with the provisions of Section 149
of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
- Directors liable to retire by rotation seeking re-appointment
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the
Company's Articles of Association, Mr. Meet Shah (DIN: 06578351) retires by rotation at
the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for
re-appointment. The Board recommends his re-appointment for the consideration of the
Members of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
During the year under review, following changes were made in the Board:
- Mr. Romil Shah (DIN: 00326110) has tendered his resignation from the post of Non
Executive Non Independent Director of the Company with effect from the close of business
hours on 27th November, 2024
- On the basis of recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Board of
Director in their meeting held on 30th December, 2024 appointed Mr. Meet Shah (DIN:
06578351) as an Additional Director under the category of Non Executive Non Independent
Director of the Company w.e.f. 30th December, 2024 and regularized as Non-Executive Non
Independent Director by way of an Ordinary Resolution passed by the shareholders of the
Company through Postal Ballot by using remote e-voting mechanism on 21st March, 2025.
Further, during the current financial year 2025-26, on the basis of recommendation of
Nomination and Remuneration Committee the Board of Directors in their meeting held on 12th
August, 2025 considered and approved, subject to approval of members in ensuing Annual
General Meeting:-
- Re-appointment of Mr. Ashok Kumar Ramawat (DIN: 08818263) as a Non-Executive Independent
Director of the Company for a second term of five years with effect from completion of
first tenure.
- Re-appointment of Mr. Satish Beohar (DIN:09220291) as a Non-Executive Independent
Director of the Company for a second term of five years with effect from completion of
first tenure.
- Key Managerial Personnel
As on the date of Board's Report, the following have been designated as the Key
Managerial Personnel of the Company within the meaning of Section 203 of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time:
- Mr. Ketan Shah (DIN: 08818212), Chairman and Managing Director; and
- Mr. Pavan Singh Rajput, Chief Financial Officer
- Mr. Apoorv Jain, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
- Change in Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, following changes were made in the KMP:
- Ms. Shweta Verma has resigned from the post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
of the Company w.e.f. the close of business hours on 3rd July, 2024.
- On the basis of recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Board of
Director in their meeting held on 14th September, 2024 appointed Ms. Anisha Mangal as a
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. 14th September, 2024.
- Ms. Anisha Mangal has resigned from the post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
of the Company w.e.f. the close of business hours on 16th December, 2024.
- Mr. Ramesh Shah (DIN: 00028819) ceased to be the Chairman & Managing Director of the
Company
w.e.f. 11th March, 2025 due to his sudden demise.
The Board records with deep sorrow the sudden demise of Late Shri Ramesh Shah Chairman
and Managing Director of the Company. The Board places on record its profound appreciation
for his visionary leadership, invaluable guidance, and significant contribution to the
growth and success of the Company. The Directors convey their heartfelt condolences and
express gratitude for his dedicated service.
Further, during the current financial year 2025-26, following changes were made in the
KMP:
- On the basis of recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee the Board of
Directors in their meeting held on 19th April, 2025 appointed Mr. Apoorv Jain as a Company
Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. 19th April, 2025.
- On the basis of recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee the Board of
Directors in their meeting held on 12th August, 2025 approved the re-designation of Mr.
Ketan Shah (DIN: 08818212) as a Chairman and Managing Director of the Company for a period
of three years w.e.f. 12th August, 2025 to 11th August, 2028, subject to approval of
members in ensuing Annual General Meeting.
- Disqualifications of directors
During the year declarations were received from the Directors of the Company pursuant
to Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. Board apprised the same and found that none of
the director is disqualified for holding office as director.
- DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR:
The Company has received declaration of independence from all the Independent
Directors, as required under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, confirming that
they meet the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act,
2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations as amended from time to time.
Further in terms of Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Independent
Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation which
exists or may be reasonably be anticipated that could impair or impact their ability to
discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external
influence and that they are independent of the Management. The Board of Directors of the
Company have taken on record the declaration and confirmation submitted by the Independent
Directors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company hold highest
standards of integrity and possess requisite expertise and experience required to fulfil
their duties as Independent Directors.
In terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6 of the Companies
(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, Independent Directors of the
Company have confirmed that they have registered themselves with the databank maintained
by The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Manesar ("IICA"). The Independent
Directors are also required to undertake online proficiency self-assessment test conducted
by the IICA within a period of 2 (two) years from the date of inclusion of their names in
the data bank, unless they meet the criteria specified for exemption. All Independent
Directors of the Company have already cleared an online proficiency self-assessment test
conducted by IICA.
- DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board of Directors of your
Company, to the best of their knowledge, belief, ability and explanations obtained by
them, confirm that:
- In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
- the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and
made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit of the Company for that year;
- The Directors had 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;
- the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
- the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company
and that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;
- the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Based on the framework and testing of internal financial controls and compliance
systems established and maintained by the Company, work performed by the internal,
statutory, and secretarial auditors and external agencies, including audit of internal
financial controls over financial reporting by the Statutory Auditors and the reviews
performed by Management and the relevant Board Committees, including the Audit Committee,
the Board is of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were adequate
and effective during the financial year 2024-25.
- FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMMES IMPARTED TO INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Your Company has familiarized the Independent Directors, with regard to their roles,
responsibilities, nature of the industry in which your company operates, the business
model of your Company etc. The Familiarization Programme was imparted to the Independent
Directors during the meetings of the Board of Directors.
The Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors is uploaded on the website of
your Company, and is accessible at: https://mufmerinmovawwcvpkjx.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/investor_documents/investor_doc
uments/1745472036348-Familarization%20Programme%20of%20Independent%20Director%202025.pdf
- MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Independent Directors met once during the year as on 11th February, 2025. The
Meeting was conducted in an informal manner without the presence of the Chairman, the
Whole Time Director, the Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors and the Chief Financial
Officer.
- COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The Company has various committees which have been constituted as a part of the good
corporate governance practices and the same are in compliance with the requirements of the
relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes.
The details of Committees of the Board constituted in compliance with SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015 are given below:
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The details with respect to the composition, powers, roles, terms of reference,
Meetings held and attendance of the Members at such Meetings of the relevant Committees
are given in detail in the Report on Corporate Governance of the Company which forms part
of this Report.
Further during the current financial year 2025-26, Board of Directors in their meeting
held on 12th August, 2025 has constituted Finance Committee in compliance with the
provisions of Section 179 of the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable provisions if
any.
The Composition of Finance Committee is given below:
S. No. Name of Directors |
Designation in the Committee |
| 1 Mr. Ketan Shah (DIN: 08818212) Chairman & Managing Director |
Chairperson |
| 2 Mr. Meet Shah (DIN: 06578351) Non-Executive Non- Independent Director |
Member |
- STATEMENT INDICATING THE MANNER IN WHICH FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION HAS BEEN MADE BY THE
BOARD OF ITS OWN PERFORMANCE, ITS DIRECTORS, AND THAT OF ITS COMMITTEES:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations,
the performance evaluation of all the Directors, Committees, Chairman of the Board and the
Board as a whole was conducted based on the criteria and framework adopted by the Board
which includes assessing the quality, quantity and timelines of flow of information
between the Company, Management and the Board, as it is necessary for the Board to
effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all
the directors on the basis of the criteria such as the board composition and structure,
effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, etc.
The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from
the committee members on the basis of the criteria such as the composition of committees,
effectiveness of committee meetings, etc. The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee reviewed the performance of the individual directors on the basis of the
criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the board and committee
meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive
contribution and inputs in meetings, etc. In addition, the Chairman was also evaluated on
the key aspects of his role. The Directors were satisfied with the evaluation results,
which reflected the overall engagement of the Individual Directors, the Board as a whole
and its Committees with the Company.
Performance Evaluation Criteria for Independent Directors:
The performance evaluation criteria for independent directors are determined by the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee. An indicative list of factors that may be evaluated
include participation and contribution by a director, commitment, effective deployment of
knowledge and expertise, effective management of relationship with stakeholders, integrity
and maintenance of confidentiality and independence of behavior and judgments.
Statement with regard to integrity, expertise and experience of the independent
director appointed during the year.
During the year under review, in the opinion of the Board, all our Independent
Directors possess requisite qualifications, experience, and expertise and hold high
standards of integrity for the purpose of Rule 8(5)(iiia) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 as amended up to the date. List of key skills, expertise and core competencies
of the Board, including the Independent Directors, is provided in Corporate Governance
Report.
- PARTICULARS OF LOANS, INVESTMENTS OR GUARANTEE BY COMPANY UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
During the financial year, the Company has not provided any loans and guarantees or
made investments pursuant to Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI Listing Regulations), the
Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions. The Policy can be accessed
on
the Company's website at https://mufmerinmovawwcvpkjx.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/investor_documents/investor_doc
uments/1745325585391- Policy%20on%20dealing%20with%20related%20party%20transactions_11.02.2025.pdf
The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting; approval and disclosure processes
are in place for all transactions between the Company and Related Parties.
All Related Party Transactions are subjected to independent review by an Audit
Committee to establish compliance with the requirements of Related Party Transactions
under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations. Prior omnibus approval is
obtained for related party transactions which are of repetitive nature and entered in the
ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis.
All Related Party Transactions entered during the year 2024-25 were in Ordinary Course
of the Business and at Arm's Length basis. Further the disclosure of Related Party
Transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2)
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and the Material Related Party Transactions, i.e.
transaction(s) to be entered into individually or taken together with previous
transactions during a financial year, exceeds rupees one thousand crore or ten per cent of
the annual consolidated turnover of the listed entity as per the last audited financial
statements of the listed entity, whichever is lower; which were entered during the year by
your company have been reported in Form AOC-2 is set out as ANNEXURE-A and
form part of this report.
Details of related party transactions entered into by the Company, in terms of Ind
AS-24 have been disclosed in the notes to the financial statements forming part of this
Report & Annual Accounts 2024-25.
- CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The particulars in respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign
exchange earnings and outgo, as required under sub-section (3)(m) of Section 134 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule (8)(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are
given as under:
- Conservation of Energy:
- The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy: The company is putting continues
efforts to reduce the consumption of energy and maximum possible saving of energy.
- The steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate sources of energy: The Company
has used alternate source of energy, wherever and to the extent possible.
- The capital investment on energy conservation equipment's: Nil
- Technology Absorption:
- The efforts made towards technology absorption: Not Applicable.
- The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or
import substitution: Not Applicable.
- In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the
beginning of the Financial Year): The Company has neither purchased within India nor
imported any technology.
- Company has not incurred any expenditure on Research and Development during the year
under review: The Company has not incurred any expenditure on Research and Development
during the year under review.
- Foreign Exchange earning/outgo:
During the year, there was neither inflow nor outflow of foreign exchange.
- STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL WITH REFERENCE TO THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Internal Financial Controls laid down by the Company is a systematic set of controls
and procedures to ensure orderly and efficient conduct of its business including adherence
to the Company's policies, safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of frauds
and errors, accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and timely preparation of
reliable financial information. Internal financial controls not only require the system to
be designed effectively but also to be tested for operating effectiveness periodically.
The Board is of the opinion that internal financial controls with reference to the
financial statements were tested and reported adequate and operating effectively. The
internal financial controls are commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of
operations.
- CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
During the financial year under review, your Company has not met criteria laid down
under the provisions of Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with companies
(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 and accordingly the provisions
Corporate Social Responsibility are not applicable to the Company.
- REMUNERATION POLICY/DISCLOSURE RELATING TO REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL AND PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
In accordance with Section 178 and other applicable provisions if any, of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with the Rules issued there under and the SEBI Listing Regulations, your
Company has a well-structured Nomination and Remuneration Policy in place which laid down
the criteria for determining qualifications, competencies, positive attributes,
independence for appointment of Directors and remuneration of Directors, KMP and other
employees.
Details on the Remuneration Policy are available on the Company's website at
web-link https://mufmerinmovawwcvpkjx.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/investor_documents/investor_doc
uments/1745253238568-Policy%20for%20the%20%20Nomination%20&%20Remuneration.pdf
The Board of Directors affirms that the remuneration paid to Directors, senior
management and other employees is in accordance with the remuneration policy of the
Company.
The Disclosure required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014
as amended up to date, is annexed as Annexure-B and forms an integral part of the
Board Report.
During the year under review, none of the employee of the Company is drawing
remuneration more than INR 1,02,00,000/- per annum or INR 8,50,000/- per month for the
part of the year. Therefore, details of top ten employees in terms of the receipt of
remuneration as prescribed under rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended, containing details prescribed under rule
5(3) of the said rules, will be made available to any member on request, as per provisions
of Section 136(1) of the Act. Any Member desirous of obtaining above said details may
write to the Company or email at bcplcompliance@gmail.com
Further, Company did not have any holding or subsidiary company therefore receipt of
the commission or remuneration from holding or subsidiary company of the company as
provided under Section 197(14) of Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable.
- DISCLOSURE ON ESTABLISHMENT OF A VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
As per the requirement of Section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Schedule V of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has established a "Whistle Blower
Policy" for directors and employees to enable the directors, employees and all
stakeholders of the Company to report genuine concerns about unethical behavior, actual or
suspected fraud, or violation of the Company's code of conduct and ethics and to provide
for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanism and make
provision for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. Further, no person
has been denied direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
The Whistle Blower Policy is disclosed on the website of the Company at https://mufmerinmovawwcvpkjx.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/investor_documents/investor_doc
uments/1745253086625-Vigil%20Mechanism%20Policy%20BCPL122.pdf
- SECRETARIAL AUDITORS AND SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provision of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment
& Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board has appointed L.N.
Joshi & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries (PCS Registration No. 4216) as the
Secretarial Auditor of the Company to conduct Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year
2024-25.
Further, pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Section 204 of the Act read
with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, on
the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors in their meeting held on
12th August, 2025 appointed Joshi Sahay and Company, Company Secretaries, Indore (Unique
Code Number: P2025MP322400 and Peer Review Certificate No.: 6873/2025) as the Secretarial
Auditors of your Company subject to approval of members in ensuing 40th Annual General
Meeting ("AGM") for the period of five consecutive financial year starting from
2025-26 to 2029-2030 at such remuneration as shall be fixed by the Board/Committee. Your
Company has received their written consent that the appointment is in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the Act and rules framed thereunder. The Secretarial Auditors
have confirmed that they are not disqualified to be appointed as the Secretarial Auditors
of your Company for the audit of five consecutive financial year i.e. from 2025-26 to
2029-30.
Secretarial Audit Report
The Secretarial Audit Report given by the Secretarial Auditor of the Company is annexed
as Annexure-C and forms an integral part of this Report, which is self-explanatory.
There is no qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer in Secretarial
Audit report except the following:-
Secretarial Auditor Observations |
Management comments |
The Company has not appointed a Company Secretary and Compliance
officer during the period 17th December, 2024 to 18th April,2025 in accordance with
Regulation 6(1) and (1A) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. |
The Company has been actively seeking a suitable candidate with
the necessary qualifications and experience for the position of Company Secretary and
Compliance Officer. However, the appointment has been delayed due to challenges in finding
a qualified candidate and the unforeseen demise of the
Company's Chairman & Managing Director. |
- ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT:
The Company has undertaken an audit for the financial year 2024-25 for all applicable
compliances as per SEBI Regulations and Circulars /Guidelines issued there under. Pursuant
to provision of Regulation 24A, the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial
year 2024-25 has submitted to the stock exchanges within prescribed time.
Maheshwari & Gupta, Chartered Accountants, Indore (ICAI Firm Registration No.
006179C) were re- appointed as the Statutory Auditors of your company in the 37th Annual
General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on 30th September, 2022 for another term of 5
consecutive years, from the conclusion of 37th Annual General Meeting up to the conclusion
of 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM to be held for the financial year 2026-27).
EXPLANATION TO AUDITOR'S REMARKS:
The Auditors in their report have referred to the notes forming part of the Accounts
which are self- explanatory and does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse
remark or disclaimer.
Further, there was no fraud in the Company, which was required to be reported by
Statutory Auditors of the Company under sub-section (12) of Section 143 of Companies Act,
2013.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules
framed there under, your Company has appointed Sethiya Khandelwal & Company, Chartered
Accountants Indore, as the Internal Auditor of the Company and takes their suggestions and
recommendations to improve and strengthen the internal control system. Their scope of work
includes review of operational efficiency, effectiveness of system & processes,
compliances and assessing the internal control strengths in all areas.
The Audit 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.
Your Company does not falls within the provisions of Section 148 of Companies Act, 2013
read with the Companies (Cost Records & Audit) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to
time, therefore no such records are required to be maintained.
- REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION ANALYSIS:
As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate section on corporate governance
practices followed by the Company, together with a certificate from the Practicing
Chartered Accountants confirming compliance forms an integral part of this Report.
A detailed analysis of the Company's performance is discussed in the Management
Discussion and Analysis Report, which also forms part of this Annual Report.
Due to sudden demise of Mr. Ramesh Shah (DIN: 00028819) Managing Director of the
Company on 11th March, 2025, Company has taken the certificate pursuant to the provisions
of Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations from whole time director of the
Company & CFO.
The Whole Time Director and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company gives annual
certification on financial reporting and internal controls to the Board in terms of
Regulation 17(8) read with Part B of Schedule II of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the
same forms part of this Annual Report.
The Board of Directors has laid down a Code of Conduct ("the Code") for all
Board members and senior management personnel of your Company. This Code has been posted
on the Company's website at the web link: https://mufmerinmovawwcvpkjx.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/investor_documents/investor_documents
/1745253047441-Code%20of%20Conduct%20of%20BCPL.pdf
All Board members and senior management personnel have affirmed compliance with this
Code. Declaration on adherence to the code of conduct is forming part of the Corporate
Governance Report.
- STATEMENT INDICATING DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
Your Company has a well-defined risk management framework in place. The risk management
framework works at various levels across the organization. The Board of Directors have
developed & implemented Risk Management Policy for the Company which provides for
identification, assessment and control of risks which in the opinion of the Board may
threaten the existence of the Company. The Management identifies and controls risks
through a properly defined framework in terms of the aforesaid policy.
- MATERIAL CHANGES & COMMITMENTS, IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
COMPANY:
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the
company which has been occurred between the end of the financial year i.e., March 31, 2025
and the date of signing of this Board's Report except Board of Director in their meeting
held on 04th August, 2025 subject to approval of members through postal ballot using
remote e-voting mechanism to propose to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of only
leasehold rights in respect of vacant portion of industrial land about 80156 square meter
situated at Plot No. 8, Sector-3, Kheda Industrial Estate, Pithampur, Dist. Dhar M.P. (as
permitted by MPAKVN) for consideration not less than Rs. 16,00,00,000/- (Rupees Sixteen
Crores only) subject to the approval of Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development
Corporation-MPIDC (formerly known as Madhya Pradesh Audyogik Kendra Vikas Nigam -MPAKVN)
and other regulatory authorities. E-voting in this regard is in process.
The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and safe
operations. The Company's policy required conduct of operations in such a manner, so as to
ensure safety of all concerned, compliances environmental regulations and preservation of
natural resources.
- DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION
AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements
of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress the Complaint
received regarding sexual harassment.
The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal
Complaints Committee under The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary,
trainees) are covered under this Policy. The status of the complaints filed, disposed and
pending during the financial year 2024-25 is given below:-
S.
No. |
Particulars |
No. of Complaints |
| a |
Number of Complaints of Sexual Harassment received in the year |
Nil |
| b |
Number of Complaints disposed during the year |
Nil |
| c |
Number of cases pending for more than ninety days |
Nil |
The policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace as approved by the Board of
directors has been uploaded on the website of the Company at the web link: https://mufmerinmovawwcvpkjx.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/investor_documents/investor_doc
uments/1745253345752-Sexual%20Harassmen%20Policy.pdf
Presently, Company's shares listed on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India
Limited. The company has paid annual listing fee for financial year 2025-2026 to both the
Stock Exchanges (BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited).
The Company's assets are adequately insured against the loss of fire and other risk, as
considered necessary by the Management from time to time.
- COMPLIANCE OF SECRETARIAL STANDARD:
Your Company is in compliance with the applicable Secretarial Standards, issued by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the Central Government under
Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Your Company's shares are tradable compulsorily in electronic form and your Company has
connectivity with both the Depositories i.e. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)
and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). In view of the numerous advantage
offered by the Depository System, members are requested to avail the facility of
Dematerialization of the Company's shares on either of the Depositories mentioned as
aforesaid.
Company's Industrial relations continued to be healthy, cordial and harmonious during
the Year under review. Your Directors record their appreciation for all the efforts,
support and co-operation of all employees extended from time to time.
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the
following items as there were no transactions/events on these items during the year under
review:
- Company has not issued any equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting
or otherwise.
- As on 31st March 2025, none of the Directors of the company hold instruments convertible
into equity shares of the Company.
- There was no change in capital structure of the Company. Further Company has not issued
any shares (including Sweat Equity Shares) to employees of the Company under any Scheme
and also not made any Stock Option Schemes.
- No Significant or material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which
impact the going concern status and the Company's operation in future.
- Voting rights which are not directly exercised by the employees in respect of shares for
the subscription/ purchase of which loan was given by the Company (as there is no scheme
pursuant to which such persons can beneficially hold shares as envisaged under section
67(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013).
- There has been no change in the nature of business of your Company.
- The Business Responsibility Reporting as required by Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is not applicable
to your Company for the financial year ending March 31, 2025
- No application was made or any proceeding is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code, 2016 during the year in respect of your Company.
- There was no one time settlement of loan obtained from the Banks or Financial
Institutions.
- There was no revision of financial statements and Board report of the Company during the
year under review.
- The Company has complied with the provisions of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 during the
year under review.
- ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND APPRECIATION:
The Board desires to place on record its grateful appreciation for continued
co-operation received from the banks, financial institutions, government, customers,
shareholders and other stakeholders during the year under review. Your Directors also wish
to place on record their appreciation for the extended co-operation and assistance
rendered to the Company and acknowledge with gratitude the continued support and
cooperation extended by the employees, investors, stakeholders, Banks and other regulatory
authorities.
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