Dear Members,
The Board of Directors of Gulshan Polyols Limited (the
"Company") is delighted to present the 25th (Twenty Fifth) Annual Report on the
business and operations of the Company together with the Audited Standalone and
Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS STANDALONE & CONSOLIDATED
Key highlights of Standalone and Consolidated financial performance for
the financial year ended March 31, 2025, are summarised as under:
( in Lakh, except earnings per share)
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
| Particulars |
Financial Year Ended |
Financial Year Ended |
|
31.03.2025 |
31.03.2024 |
31.03.2025 |
31.03.2024 |
REVENUE |
|
|
|
|
| Revenue from Operations |
2,01,967.73 |
1,37,797.58 |
2,01,967.73 |
1,37,797.58 |
| Other Income |
486.66 |
1,220.65 |
486.66 |
1,220.65 |
TOTAL INCOME (I) |
2,02,454.39 |
1,39,018.23 |
2,02,454.39 |
1,39,018.23 |
TOTAL EXPENSE OTHER THAN INTEREST AND
DEPRECIATION (II) |
1,92,423.03 |
1,31,981.56 |
1,92,432.12 |
1,31,989.87 |
| Earnings before Interest, Tax , and
Depreciation (EBITDA) (I II) |
10,031.36 |
7,036.67 |
10,022.27 |
7,028.36 |
| Less: Finance Cost (Interest) |
2,837.84 |
1,008.77 |
2,840.84 |
1,011.52 |
| Depreciation |
3,738.21 |
3,236.93 |
3,738.21 |
3,236.93 |
PROFIT BEFORE TAX |
3,455.31 |
2,790.97 |
3,443.23 |
2,779.91 |
PROFIT BEFORE EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS & TAX |
3,455.31 |
2,790.97 |
3,443.23 |
2,779.91 |
| Exceptional Items |
- |
(22.74) |
- |
- |
PROFIT BEFORE TAX |
3,455.31 |
2,768.23 |
3,443.23 |
2,779.91 |
| Less - Current Tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| - Deferred Tax |
976.60 |
1,004.14 |
976.60 |
1,004.14 |
TOTAL TAX EXPENSES |
976.60 |
1,004.14 |
976.60 |
1,004.14 |
PROFIT AFTER TAX |
2,478.71 |
1,764.09 |
2,466.63 |
1,775.77 |
| Earnings per Share (face value 1/- each) (In
Rupees) |
|
|
|
|
Basic ( ) |
3.97 |
2.83 |
3.95 |
2.85 |
Diluted ( ) |
3.97 |
2.83 |
3.95 |
2.85 |
OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
During the Financial Year 2024-25, on a Standalone basis, the Company
achieved Total Income of Rs. 2,02,454.39 Lakh for the year under review as compared
to Rs. 1,39,018.23 Lakh in the previous year. Despite the challenging government policies
and rise in the grain prices, the profit after tax on Standalone basis for the financial
year ended March 31, 2025 stoodatRs. 2,478.71 Lakh as compared to Rs. 1,764.09 Lakh in the
previous year.
In compliance with Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014
under the Companies Act, 2013, it is hereby stated that the Subsidiary Company of Gulshan
Polyols Limited i.e. Gulshan Overseas-FZCO is currently not engaged in any significant
business activities and do not contribute materially to the overall revenue of the
Company. Accordingly, their impact on the financial position of Gulshan Polyols Limited is
minimal.
However, any financial implications arising from the subsidiary have
been duly considered and appropriately disclosed in the Consolidated Financial Statements
of the Company as mentioned above. Therefore, the Consolidated Financial Statements may be
regarded as full compliance with the requirements of Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014.
2. STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Discussion on state of Company's affair has been covered as part
of the Management Discussion and Analysis. Management Discussion and Analysis for the year
under review, as stipulated under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is presented in a separate section forming a part of this
Annual Report.
3. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of the Company, in their meeting held on May 20,
2025, had recommended a Final Dividend @ 30% i.e. 0.30 per equity share of face value of
1/- each for the financial year ended 31 March 2025. The proposed Dividend shall be paid
subject to the approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting (hereinafter
referred to as "AGM") of the Company. The Final Dividend as recommended by the
Company is in accordance with the Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company framed
pursuant to Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as "SEBI Listing Regulations").
The Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company may be accessed on the
Company's website at the weblink:https://www.gulshanindia.com/
pdf/policy/Dividend%20Distribution%20Policy.pdf
4. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND/ SHARES TO INVESTOR EDUCATION
& PROTECTION FUND AUTHORITY
During the Financial Year 2024-25 and in pursuance to the provisions of
Section 124(5) read with Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting,
Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, the Company has transferred the unclaimed
dividend pertaining to Financial Year 2016-17(Final) and 2017-18(Interim) amounting to
4,26,041/- (Rupees Four Lakh Twenty Six Thousand and Forty One Only) and 6,78,726.4/-
(Rupees Six Lakh Seventy Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Six and Forty Paisa Only)
respectively, to the Investors Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF") Account
established by the Central Government.
The details of dividend amount transferred to IEPF are available on the
Company's website at web link
https://www.gulshanindia.com/unpaid-dividend-transferred-to-iepf.html Further, pursuant to
the provisions of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit,
Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended, the shares on which dividend remains
unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more shall be transferred to IEPF account after
giving due notices to the concerned shareholders. Accordingly, the Company has transferred
70,487 (Seventy Thousand Four Hundred and Eighty Seven) equity shares to the IEPF account
during the financial year 2024-25. The details of equity shares transferred are also
available on the Company's website at web link
https://www.gulshanindia.com/transferred-iepf.html The Nodal officer of the Company is Ms.
Preeti Singhal. The details of the nodal officer are also available on the Company's
website at web https://www.gulshanindia.com/iepf.html
5. CAPITAL STRUCTURE & STOCK OPTIONS Authorised Share
Capital
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company as at March 31, 2025 is
42,81,00,000/- (Rupees Forty Two Crore and Eighty One Lakh only) divided into 28,06,00,000
(Twenty Eight Crores and Six Lakh) Equity Shares of 1/- (Rupees One only) each; 2,50,000
(Two Lakh and Fifty Thousand) Redeemable Preference Shares of 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each
and 14,50,000 (Fourteen Lakh and Fifty Thousand) Redeemable Preference Shares of 100/-
(Rupees One Hundred only) each.
Paid-up Share Capital
As on March 31, 2025, the paid-up equity share capital stands at
6,23,70,586 (Rupees Six Crore Twenty Three Lakh Seventy Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty
Six only) consisting of 6,23,70,586 (Six Crore Twenty Three Lakh Seventy Thousand Five
Hundred and Eighty Six only) equity shares of 1/- (Rupee One only) each.
6. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION PLAN
The members of the Company had approved the Gulshan Polyols Limited
Employees Stock Option Scheme, 2018 ("ESOP 2018") for grant of stock
options exercisable into not more than 31,18,529 (Thirty One Lakh Eighteen Thousand Five
Hundred and Twenty Nine) equity shares of face value of 1/- (Rupee One Only) each to
eligible employees of the Company as defined in the Scheme.
During FY 2024-25, the Company has granted 44,054 (Forty Four Thousand
and Fifty Four) stock options to eligible employees. The granted stock options can be
exercised between June 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027 at 202/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Two
only). The details under SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021 (SEBI SBEB Regulations'), has been placed on the website of
the Company and weblink of the same are
https://www.gulshanindia.com/pdf/2024-25/Grant-of-options-under-GPL-Employees-Stock-Option-Scheme-2018.pdf
GPL ESOP Scheme, 2018 is in compliance with SEBI (SBEB) Regulations and other applicable
laws and implemented through GPL Employees Welfare Trust ("Trust"). For
implementing and operating of ESOP 2018, the Trust holds 1,87,162 (One Lakh Eighty Seven
Thousand One Hundred and Sixty Two) equity shares of the Company as on March 31, 2025,
being 0.30% of the paid-up share capital of the Company. The ownership of these shares
cannot be attributed to any particular employee till he / she exercises the stock options
granted to him/ her and concerned shares are transferred to him / her. Hence, the eligible
employees to whom the stock options were granted under ESOP Scheme 2018 cannot exercise
voting rights in respect of aforesaid shares held by the Trust as these eligible employees
are not holders of such shares. The Trustee/Trust has not exercised the voting rights in
respect of the aforesaid shares during the financial year 2024-25.
The details in respect of ESOP Scheme 2018 and movements during the
year are as under:
| Number of options outstanding at the
beginning of the period: |
1,24,242 |
| Number of options granted during the year: |
44,054 |
| Number of options forfeited / lapsed during
the year: |
7,860 |
| Number of options vested during the year: |
45,569 |
| Number of options exercised during the year: |
37,709 |
| Number of shares arising as a result of
exercise of options: |
Not applicable as ESOP granted through
Secondary Market |
| Number of options outstanding at the end of
the year: |
138447 |
Further, the Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee in its
meeting held on May 21, 2022 had granted 42,500 (Forty Thousand and Five Hundred) Options
under GPL Employees Stock Option Schemes 2018 to eligible employees, which due for vesting
during the period from May 15, 2025 to June 15, 2025 at the exercise rate of 328.00 per
share (based on the Average Buying cost of the Company from the BSE/NSE market). However,
none of the employees have exercised the above-mentioned options, and all the options
granted have been forfeited.
The applicable disclosures as stipulated under Regulation 14 of SEBI
(Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 with regard to
Employees Stock Option Plan of the Company are available on the website of the Company
atwww.gulshanindia.com.
The Company has received the certificate from the Secretarial Auditor
of the Company certifying that the Employee Stock Option Scheme of the Company is
implemented in accordance with the SEBI (SBEB) Regulations and shareholders'
resolution. The certificate will be placed at the Annual General Meeting for inspection by
members. A copy of the same will also be available for inspection during the AGM to any
person having right to attend the meeting.
7. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, there was no amount transferred to any of
the reserves of the Company.
8. SEGMENT REPORTING
A separate reportable segment section forms part of notes to the
Financial Statements.
9. HOLDING, SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATE & JOINT VENTURE
COMPANIES
The Company has Wholly Owned Subsidiary namely "Gulshan Overseas-
FZCO". In terms of proviso to sub-section (3) of Section 129 of the Act, the salient
features of the financial statements of the subsidiaries are set out in the prescribed
Form AOC-1, which forms part of the Board's Report as ANNEXURE -A.
During the financial year 2024-25, no Company has become or ceased to
be a Joint Venture or Associate of the Company. Pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Listing
Regulations, your Company does not have any material subsidiary.
10. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are prepared in
accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards notified under the Companies (Indian
Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015. The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Company for the year ended March 31, 2025 along with the Auditors' Report forms part
of this Annual Report.
The Audited Financial Statements of the Company and subsidiary are
available on the website of the Company athttps://www.gulshanindia.com/ annual-report.html
Further a copy of the Audited Financial Statements of the subsidiary shall be made
available for inspection at the registered office of the Company during business hours on
any working day upto the date of Annual General Meeting. As per Section 136 of the
Companies Act, 2013, any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of separate Financial
Statements of the subsidiaries shall make specific request in writing to the Company.
11. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Mr. Rakesh Kapoor (DIN: 00015358), Independent Director of the Company,
completed his first term of consecutive years of his Directorship on September 30, 2024
and hence, he retired and ceased to be Director of the Company with effect from close of
business hours of September 30, 2024. The Board placed on record its deep appreciation and
gratitude for the invaluable contribution and guidance provided by Mr. Rakesh Kapoor (DIN:
00015358) during his tenure as Independent Directors of the Company.
In order to ensure smooth transition in the Board positions, pursuant
to the recommendation of Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee (NRCC), the
Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on August 13, 2024, approved
appointment of Mr. Vardhman Doogar (DIN: 07148980) as Non- Executive Independent Directors
of the Company for a first term of two consecutive years from October 1, 2024 to September
30, 2026. Further, his appointment as Non- Executive Independent Directors of the Company
was also approved by the members of the Company at the 24th Annual General Meeting held on
September 20, 2024.
During the year under review, the Members had at the 24th Annual
General Meeting of the Company held on September 20, 2024, approved the appointment/re-
appointment of Mr. Vardhman Doogar (DIN: 07148980) as a Non-Executive & Independent
Director to hold office for a term effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026,
shall not liable to retire by rotation.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In pursuance of the provisions of Section 2(51) and Section 203 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, Dr. Chandra Kumar Jain, Chairman & Managing Director; Ms.
Arushi Jain, Joint Managing Director; Ms. Aditi Pasari, Joint Managing Director; Mr.
Ashwani Kumar Vats, Whole Time Director & CEO; Mr. Rajiv Gupta, Chief Financial
Officer and Ms. Preeti Singhal, Company Secretary cum Compliance Officer are the Key
Managerial Personnel of your Company as on date. During the period under review, Ms.
Archisha Tyagi has resigned from the post of the Company Secretary cum Compliance Officer
w.e.f. close of working hours of February 07, 2025 and ceased to be a Company Secretary
and Compliance Officer (KMP) of the Company. Pursuant to the recommendation of Nomination,
Remuneration and Compensation Committee (NRCC), Ms. Preeti Singhal was appointed as a
Secretary cum Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. 05th May, 2025 by the Board.
12. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The Board met Four (4) times during the Year under review, the details
of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report that forms part of this Annual
Report. The intervening gap between any two consecutive Board meetings was within the
period prescribed under the Act and Listing Regulations.
13. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND OF
INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations, the
Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the
Directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Board Committees.
The exercise was carried out through a structured evaluation process covering various
aspects of the Board's functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board
and its Committees, leadership attribute of directors through vision and values, strategic
thinking and decision making, adequacy of business strategy, etc. The evaluation sheets
based on SEBI Guidance Note dated January 5, 2017, containing the parameters of
performance evaluation along with rating scale were circulated to all the Directors. The
Directors rated the performance against each criteria. Thereafter, consolidated score was
arrived. The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was done by the entire
Board excluding the Directors being evaluated. The performance evaluation of the
Non-Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors. The Board of
Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
14. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All the Independent Directors of the Company have given declarations
that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act
and Regulation 16(1)(b) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations") and that they
are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exist or may be reasonably
anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge duties with an
objective independent judgement and without any external influence.
Further, they are not debarred from holding the office of director
pursuant to any SEBI order or any such other authority. All the Independent Directors of
the Company have registered themselves in the data bank maintained with the Indian
Institute of Corporate Affairs and have confirmed their compliance with Rule 6 of the
Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
In the opinion of the Board, all independent directors possess strong
sense of integrity and having requisite experience, qualifications and expertise as well
as they are independent of the management and has no pecuniary relationship or
transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of
expenses, if any.
Pursuant to the provisions of Rule 8(5)(iiia) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors affirms that, in its opinion, Mr. Vardhman
Doogar, who was appointed as an Independent Director during the financial year 2024-25, is
the person of integrity, and possess relevant expertise, experience, and proficiency, as
required for the role of an Independent Director. The Board has evaluated his background,
qualifications, and track record and is satisfied with his professional competence and
ethical standards.
15. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) read with section
134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors, based on representation received from
management, confirms that: in the preparation of annual accounts for the financial year
ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with
proper explanation relating to material departures, if any; the Directors have selected
such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates
that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company as on March 31, 2025 and the profit and loss of the
Company for the year ended March 31, 2025;
the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance
of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities; the Annual accounts have been prepared by Directors on a going
concern basis; the Directors have laid down adequate internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are
operating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls (including the
Control checks) for financial reporting and compliance systems established and maintained
by the Company, work performed by the internal, statutory and secretarial auditor and the
reviews performed by the 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; and the Directors have
devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and
that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
16. AUDIT COMMITTEE
During FY 2024-25, the Audit Committee of the Board comprises of four
Directors/Member namely Mr. Nitesh Garg (Chairman), Mr. Soumyajit Mitra (Member), Dr.
Chandra Kumar Jain (Member) and Ms. Archana Jain (Member) out of which 3 are independent
Directors. The said composition is as per Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 18 of the Listing Regulations. More details on Audit are given in Corporate
Governance Report. All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee during the year
under review were accepted by the Board.
17. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
Pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, Nomination,
Remuneration and Compensation Committee has "Nomination and Remuneration Policy"
which deals inter-alia with appointment and remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel, Senior Management and other employees. The said policy is uploaded on the
website of the Company and web-link thereto is
https://www.gulshanindia.com/pdf/policy/nNomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf
18. SUSTAINABILITY AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In accordance with the requirements of Section 135 of the Act, the
Company has constituted a Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (SCSR)
Committee. The composition and terms of reference of the SCSR Committee are provided in
the Corporate Governance Report. The CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company
at https://www.gulshanindia.com/pdf/policy/Corporate--Social-Responsibility-CSR-Policy.pdf
During the year under review, your Company has spent eligible and budgeted amount towards
Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") activities in accordance with Schedule
VII of the Companies Act, 2013. While the Company's sustainability strategy is to
environmentally sustainable business practices across its value chain, making the right
choices to protect the environment. Further, sustainability strategy and CSR activities
are compliment as well as supplement to each other.
Annual Report on CSR activities for the financial year 2024-25, in the
prescribed format, is annexedas ANNEXURE-B to this Board's Report.
19. AUDITORS
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s Rajeev Singal & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration
No. 008692C), who were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of
five consecutive years at the 22nd Annual General Meeting, had tendered their resignation
and ceased to be the auditors of the Company with effect from August 13, 2024.
To fill the casual vacancy caused by the resignation of the existing
Statutory Auditors, M/s Rajeev Singal & Co., Chartered Accountants, the Board has
appointed M/s Shahid & Associates, Chartered Accountant (Firm Registration No.
002140C), as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of five consecutive years
in the24 th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on September 20, 2024 till the
conclusion of the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2029.
Further, as required under Regulation 33(1)(d) of Listing Regulations, they hold a valid
Peer Review Certificate issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
STATUTORY AUDITORS' REPORT
The Auditors' Report on Standalone and Consolidated Financial
Statements for the year ended March 31, 2025 forms integral part of this Annual Report.
The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse
remarks and disclaimer. Notes to the Financial Statements are self-explanatory and do not
call for any further comments. The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reported any
incident of fraud under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any
statutory modification(s) or re-enactment for the time being in force) during the year
under review.
COST AUDITORS
The Company is required to maintain the cost records as specified by
the Central Government under section 148(1) of the Act and accordingly, such accounts and
records are made and maintained. As per the requirement of Central Government and pursuant
to Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as
amended from time to time, the Company has been carrying out the audit of its cost
records.
On the recommendation of Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of the
Company has re-appointed M/s MM & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No.
000454), as Cost Auditors of the Company to audit the cost records of the Company for the
financial year 2025-26. As required under the Act, a resolution seeking approval of the
members for the ratification for the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor forms part
of the Notice convening the forthcoming 25 th Annual General Meeting.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS & SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
As required under Section 204 of the Act and the rules made thereunder,
the Board had appointed M/s. DMK Associates, Company Secretaries, (Firm Registration
Number: P2006DE003100), as Secretarial Auditors of the Company to conduct the Secretarial
Audit of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31,
2025 issued by the M/s. DMK Associates, Company Secretaries in prescribed Format in Form
MR-3 is attached as ANNEXURE-C to the Board's Report. The said Secretarial
Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservations, adverse remarks or
disclaimer.
20. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the Year under review, the Company has complied with the
applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
The same has also been confirmed by Secretarial Auditors of the Company in the Secretarial
Audit Report.
21. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/ VIGIL MECHANISM POLICY
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Act and Regulation 22
of Listing Regulations, the Company has in place a Vigil Mechanism Policy/ Whistle Blower
Policy to provide a platform to the Directors and Employees of the Company to raise
concerns regarding any irregularity, misconduct or unethical matters / dealings within the
Company. The details of Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy adopted by the Company
have been explained in the Corporate Governance Report, forming integral part of this
report. The revised policy is available on website of the Company at
https://www.gulshanindia.com/pdf/policy/whistle-blower-policy-vigil-mechanism.pdf
22. RISK MANAGEMENT
Your Company recognizes that risk is an integral part of the business
and is committed to manage the risks in a proactive and efficient manner. The Company has
adopted Risk Management Policy for risk identification, assessment and mitigation. The
Risk Management Policy is also available on the website of the Company at
www.gulshanindia.com/pdf/policy/Risk-Management-Policy_25.pdf . Major risks identified by
the Company are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuous basis.
Some of the risks that the Company is exposed to are financial risks, raw material price
risk, regulatory risks and economy risks. Risk factors and its mitigation are covered
extensively in the Management Discussion and Analysis. The Internal Audit Reports and Risk
Management Framework are reviewed by the Audit Committee. Further, the Company also has in
place Risk Management Committee to assess the risks and to review risk management plans of
the Company.
23. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls
commensurate to the size and nature of its business. The Company has policies and
procedures in place for ensuring orderly and efficient conduct of its business and
operations 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 the accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The details of internal control systems are given in the Management Discussion and
Analysis Report attached to this Report.
An independent internal audit function is an important element of the
Company's internal control systems. This is executed through an internal audit
programme and periodic review by the management and the Audit Committee.
During the year under review, M/s MANV & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 007351N) are engaged as Internal Auditors of the
Company, with the audit processes and procedures.
The Audit Committee has satisfied itself on the adequacy and
effectiveness of the internal financial control systems laid down by management. The
Statutory Auditors have confirmed the adequacy of the internal financial control systems
over financial reporting.
24. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the Listing
Regulations, your Company has complied with the requirements of Corporate Governance. A
Corporate Governance Report along with Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary
confirming compliance of Corporate Governance for the financial year ended March 31, 2025
is provided separately and forms integral part of this Annual Report.
25. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, Management
Discussion and Analysis containing Information inter-alia on industry trends, your
company's performance, future outlook, opportunities and threats for the financial
year ended March 31, 2025, is provided in a separate section forming integral part of this
Annual Report.
26. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING
A separate section on Business Responsibility and Sustainability
Reporting (BRSR) forms part of the Annual Report as required under Regulation 34(2)(f ) of
the Listing Regulations.
27. ANNUAL RETURN
In terms of Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the
Annual Return of the Company is available on the website of the Company
athttps://www.gulshanindia.com/annual-return.html
28. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All Related Party Transactions (RPT) entered during FY 2024-25 were on
arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business and in compliance with the
applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations. During the
year under review, your Company did not enter into any material RPT under the provisions
of Section 188 of the Act and Listing Regulations, accordingly, the disclosure of Related
Party Transactions, as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 in Form
AOC-2 is not applicable to the Company and hence does not form part of this report.
The prior approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for all Related
Party Transactions. A statement of all Related Party Transactions is reviewed by the Audit
Committee on a quarterly basis. Your Company has adopted a policy on Related Party
Transactions and it has been uploaded on the Company's website at
https://www.gulshanindia.com/pdf/policy/policy-on-materiality-of-related-party-transactions-and-dealing-with-related-party-transactions.pdf
29. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, INVESTMENTS, GUARANTEES, SECURITIES UNDER
SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
During the year under review, your Company has neither given loan to
any Bodies Corporates or any other persons nor provided any corporate guarantee or
security under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. Particulars of investments and
disclosure required under Section 186(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 are provided in the
notes to the standalone financial statements
30. POLICY ON PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL
HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
Your Company always endeavours and provide conductive work environment
that is free from discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment. Your Company
has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a policy for
prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace. The Company has set up an Internal
Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 to look into complaints relating to sexual harassment
at workplace of any woman employee.
Details of complaints during Financial Year 2024-2025, are as follows:
| S.no Particulars |
No. of Complaints |
| 1. Number of Complaints of Sexual Harassment
received during the year |
0 |
| 2. Number of Complaints disposed off during
the year |
0 |
| 3. Number of cases pending for more than
ninety days |
0 |
31. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The Information on energy conservation, technology absorption, foreign
exchange earnings and outgo in accordance with the provisions of Section 134 (3) (m) of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given
in Annexure D', annexed to this Report.
32. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
The information required pursuant to Section 197 (12) of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 regarding remuneration of Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and other related disclosure is given as "Annexure E"
to this Board Report.
As per the provisions of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Annual Report and Accounts are being sent to the shareholders of the Company excluding the
aforesaid Annexure. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of said Annexure may
write to the Company Secretary at investorsrelation@gulshanindia.com. The said annexure
will be available for inspection by the shareholders at the Registered Office of the
Company, twenty-one days before and upto the date of ensuing Annual General Meeting during
the business hours on working day. None of the employee listed in the said Annexure are
related to any Director of the Company.
33. ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
Environment, Health and Safety are among the core values of your
Company. In order to promote zero accident culture, your Company has conducted various
training & awareness programs.
Employees are encouraged to report all incidents so that preventive
actions can be taken to avoid any mishap. Environment sustainability is paramount to any
industry and your Company is conscious of its responsibility towards the impact of its
operations on the environment. The Health and Safety of employees is paramount and the
Company stand on Environment, Health and Safety of its employees and it is clearly
outlined in Policy. The Company's Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategies
are directed towards achieving the greener and safe operations across all units by
optimising the usage of natural resources and providing a safe and healthy workplace.
Your Company believes that healthy and hygienic work environment not
only benefits the workforce but it also increases the productivity and works as a
retention tool.
34. CREDIT RATINGS
During the period under review, the CRISIL Ratings Limited has
reaffirmed and granted CRISIL A/Negative' rating to Long-Term Facilities
CRISIL A1' rating to Short-Term Facilities, to your Company.
35. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All Independent Directors are familiarised with the operations and
functioning of the Company at the time of their appointment and on an ongoing basis. The
details of the training and familiarisation programme are given in the Report of Corporate
Governance forming part of this Annual Report and are also available on the Company's
website at https://www.gulshanindia.com/details-of-familiarization-programmes.html
36. OTHER STATUTORY DISCLOSURES a. Change in Nature of Business:
During the year under review, there has been no change in the nature of the business of
the Company. b. Cash Flow Statement: The Cash Flow Statement of the Company for the
financial year ending on 31 st March, 2025 has been prepared in accordance with Ind AS 7.
The Statement of Cash Flows' is attached and forms part of the financial
statements of the Company. c. Deposits: The Company did not invite/accept any
deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, no disclosure or
reporting is required in respect of details relating to deposits covered under this
Chapter. d. Material Changes in Financial Position:No material change or commitment
has occurred after the end of the Financial Year 2024- 25 till the date of this Report,
which affects the financial position of your Company. Your Company maintains appropriate
internal control systems, which also provide reasonable assurance of recording the
transactions of all material aspects of our operations and of providing protection against
significant misuse or loss of the Company's assets. e. Significant or Material
orders: There were no significant or material orders passed by the Regulators or
Courts or Tribunal impacting the going concern status of the Company and its future
operations.
f. Industrial Relations:During the year under review, industrial
relations remained harmonious at all our offices and establishments. g. Details of
application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
during the year along with their status at the end of the financial year
During the year under review, your Company has not made any application
under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Further, No Proceeding pending under
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the financial year ended 31 st March, 2025 so
disclosure required under Section 134(3)(q) read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not applicable on the Company. h. Details of difference
between amount of valuation done at the time of one time settlement and the valuation done
while taking from the banks or financial institutions along with the reasons thereof.
During the year under review, no disclosure is required of difference
between amount of the valuation done at the time of one time settlement and the valuation
done while taking loans. i. Details with respect to the Compliance of the provision
relating to the Maternity Benefits Act 1961
The Company is in compliance with the provisions of the Maternity
Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible female employees are granted maternity benefits in
accordance with the provisions of the Act, including paid maternity leave, nursing breaks,
and protection from dismissal during maternity leave. No employee has applied for
maternity leave during the financial year 2024-2025.
37. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in the Board's Report and the Management Discussion
& Analysis Report describing the Company's objectives, expectations or future
outlook may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations.
Actual results may differ from those expressed in the statements.
38. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Company's organizational culture upholds professionalism,
integrity and continuous improvement across all functions, as well as efficient
utilization of the Company's resources for sustainable and profitable growth.
Your Directors would like to place on record their appreciation for the
continued co-operation and support received by the Company during the year from its
customers, suppliers, bankers, financial institutions, business partners and other
stakeholders.
|
For and on behalf of the Board of
Directors |
|
Dr. Chandra Kumar Jain |
Place: Delhi |
Chairman and Managing Director |
Date: May 20, 2025 |
DIN: 00062221 |