To The Members of Indo Borax & Chemicals Ltd.
Your Directors present 44" (Forty Fourth} Annual Report of Indo
Borax & Chemicals Limited along with the summary ofstanda lone and consolidated
financial statements for the financial year ended 3111 March, 2025.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The performance of the Company for the financial year ended 3 1
March, 2025 is summarized below:
|
.Standalone |
Consolidated |
Particulars |
31-3-2025 |
31-3-2024 |
31-3-2025 |
31-3-2024 |
Revenue from operations |
17,526,11 |
19,130,30 |
17,256.11 |
19,130.30 |
Other Income |
1,475.00 |
1,101.39 |
1,559.26 |
1,177,49 |
Total Income |
19,001,19 |
20,231.69 |
19085.37 |
20,307.79 |
Profit hefore Tax |
5,782,80 |
5,147.79 |
5,866.13 |
5,223.32 |
Provision for Tax |
1,594.60 |
1,306.55 |
1,615.60 |
1,325.56 |
Profit fur the year |
4,183,20 |
3,841.24 |
4,250.53 |
3,897.76 |
Other Comprehensive Income for
the year |
272.70 |
258.93 |
272.70 |
253-93 |
Tutal Comprehensive income for
the year |
4,460.90 |
4,100.17 |
4,523.23 |
4,156,69 |
Retained earnings-opening
balance |
26,726.23 |
22,946.96 |
25,807.37 |
22,971.58 |
Achl/fLcssl: |
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year |
4,460.90 |
4,100.17 |
4,523.23 |
4,156.69 |
Dividend paid |
1320.901 |
(320,901 |
(320,90) |
(320,901 |
Retained earnings - dosing
balance |
30,866.23 |
26,726.23 |
31,009.70 |
26,807.37 |
DIVIDEND
The Board has, subject to the approval of Members at the ensuing An
nuai General Meeting, recommended a dividend @ Re. 1/- per equity share efface value of
Re. 1/- per equity share (i.c. 100%) for the year ended 31 March, 2025
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the
financial year ended 31 March, 2025 TRAN SEER TO RESERVES
No amou nt was trail sfe rred to any res erves d u r ing the fina nci
ai yea run der revic w.
STATE OF COMPANY AFFA E RS
The financial year 2024-25 has shown a decrease in sales volume as
compared to previous financial year. On standalone basis, sales for the financial year
2024-25 stood at Rs. 17,526.11 lakhs, lower by 0.39% over the previous year sales of Rs,
19,130,30 Lakhs. Earnings before rax and depreciation was Rs, 6,046.68 lakhs, which was
higher by 12.47% over EBTD of Rs. 5,376,12 Lakhs in 2023-24. The profit after tax For the
year was Rs. 4,188,20 lakhs, which was higher by 9,03% over the PATof Rs. 3,841,24 lakhs
in 2023-24.
On consolidated basis,sales for the financial year 2024-25 stood at Rs.
17,526.11 lakhs, lower by 8.39% over the previous year of Rs, 19,130.30 lakhs. Earnings
before tax and depreciation was Rs, 6,130.01 lakhs, which
was higher by 12,44 % over EBTD of Rs, 5451,65 Lakhs in 2025-24, The
profit after tax for the year was Rs. 4,250.53 lakhs, which was higher by 9,05% over the
PATof Rs. 3,097,76 lakhs in 2023-24,
SUBS IDI ARY COMPA N Y
Company has only one wholly owned subsidiary, Indoborax Infrastructure
Private Limited. It has no associate companies or joint ven cures companies within the
meaning of Section 2 [6) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act"). There has been no
material change in the nature of business of the subsidiary during the year Pursuant to
the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing the salient features
of the financial statements of the Company's subsidiary in Form AOC-1 is attached to the
financial statements of the Company.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the
financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements, along with the
relevant documents and separate audited financial statements in respect of the subsidiary,
arc available on the Company's website at h tips ://www. in doborax.com/5ubsidiary-Co
mpany.php
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements of the company and its
subsidiary, which form part of Annual Report, have been prepared in accordance with
Section 129(3) of the Act. The consolidated financial statements for the
ycarcndcdSl^Marchj 2025, along with re port of the auditors thcrcon,arc attached herewith.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the
separate audited financial statements of the subsidiary are available on the website of
the company https://www.indoborax,com/Suhsidiary- Company.php
S f 1A RE CAPITAL O F THE COM PAN Y Authorized Share Capital:
During the year under review, there was no change in the Authorized
Share Capital of the Company, The Authorized Sham Capital of the Company as on 3111
March, 202 5 stood atRs, 6,00,00,000 (Rupees SixCrores Only) divided into 6,00,00,000
(SixCrores) equity shares of Re. 1/- (Rupee One Only) each.
Is sued, Subscri be d and Pai d- up S hare Ca pital:
During the year under review, the paid-up equity share capital of the
company stood at Rs. 3,20,90,000 (Three Crore Twenty Lakhs Ninety Thousand Only) divided
into 3,20,90,000 (Three Crore Twenty Lakhs Ninety Thousand Only) equity shares of Re. 1/-
(Rupee One Only) each.
IN TERN AL FIN A\C IAL CO NTRO LAND THE! R AD EQUACY
The company has adopted and implemented policies and procedures for
ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of Its business. The framework has been
designed to provide with the size, scale and complexity of its operations, safeguarding
its assets, complying with the application laws, prevention and detection of fraud,
accurate and completeness of accounting records and timely preparation of financial
disclosures. More details in respect of the internal financial control and their adequacy
are included in the Management Discussion & Ana lys i s, w h ich i s a pa rt of th i s
report.
NUMBER OF MEETING OF THE BOARD
The Board of Directors met Six (6) times during FY 2024-25. In
accoi'dancc with Section 175 of the Act, one resolution was passed by circulation on
Monday 24* February, 2025, The intervening gap between the two board meetings was within
the period prescribed under the Act. in terms of the requirement of Secretarial Standard-1
on hoard meetings (SS-1) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India [ICSI) on
the meetings of the Board of Directors, it is confirmed that the Company has complied with
applicable secretarial standard. The details of the board meeting and attendance of the
Directors are provided in the Corporate G o vc rnancc Repo rt i s a n n exc d h ere with
an d fo mi s a p art o f th i s Report.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
A} Composition of Audit Committee
The Board has constituted an Audit Committee under the applicable
provisions of the Act and the SEBI [Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements]
Regulations, 2015 ["Lis ti n g Reguia ti o ns").
Details of the Committee along with their charters, composition and
meetings held during the yea rare given in the Corporate Governance Rcportand itforms
partofthis Report
B] Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Board has constituted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee under
the applicable provisions of the Act and theSEBI Listing Regulations.
Details of the Committee along with their charters, composition and
meetings held during the yea rare given in the Corporate Governance Rcportand it forms a
part of this Report,
C] Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
The Board has constituted a Stakeholders' Relationship Committee under
the applicable provisions of the Actaud theSEBI Listing Regulations.
Details of the Committee along with their charters, composition and
meetings held during thcycarare given in the Corporate Gove rnancc Rcportand it forms a
partofthis Report
D] Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The Board has a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee under the
applicable provisions ofthc Act
Details ofthc Committee along with their charters, composition and
meetings held during the year arc given in the Corporate Governance Rcportand it forms a
partofthis Report
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134[3J(c) of the Act, the board of directors, to
the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts; the applicable
accounting standards have been followed a nd th ere a re no m ateria I dc partu nes.
(ii) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give true and fair view ofthc state of affairs of the Company at the end oF financial year
and ofthc profit ofthc Company lor that period.
(iii} 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.
(iv) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(v) they have laid down internal financial controls to be Followed by
the Company and such intcrnal ftnancia 1 controIs are adequate and operatingcffcctively.
(vi) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable taws a nd that s uch sys te m s we re a d eq u ate and o pc
rati ug effectively.
Based on the framework ofintcrnal financial controls and compliance
system established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the in ternai,
statutory and secretarial auditors including audit of internal financial control over the
financial reporting by the statutoiy auditors and 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 the financial year 2024-25.
DI RECTOR S A N D KE Y M AN AG ER1 AL P ERSONNEL
Your Board of Directors comprises a balanced mix of Executive and
Won-Executive Directors, including a women Director with rich experience and expertise
across range of fields such as corporate finance, accounting,auditing, strategic
management, icgaE, and general management. Except Independent Directors ail other
directors are liable to retire by rotation as per the provisions of the Act.
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee ("NRC"} and in terms of the provisions of the Act, the Company has
appointed Mrs. Minakshi Mittal, as Independent Directors of the Company with effect from
1" June, 2024. in the opinion of Board, Mrs. Minakshi Mittal is person of integrity
and possesses the relevant experience and expertise. Pursuant to the provisions ofScction
149 the Companies Act. 2013, the Independent Directors have submitted declarations that
each of them meets the criteria of independence prescribed under sub-section (6) of
Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1} (b) of SEBI Listing
Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as i ndc
p endent d i re ct o rs o f the C o m pany.
During the year Mrs. Sreeickha Jain, Non-executive Director of the
company, has given her resignation due to her preoccupation. She ceased to be director of
the Company with effect from end of the business hours from 9"' December, 2024. The
Board places on record its appreciation for hcrinval liable contribution and guidance.
At the ensuing Annual General Meeting, Mr Sajai lain. Managing
Director, (DIN:00314855) of the Company is liable to retire by rotation and being eligible
to offer himself for re-appointment as per Section 152(6) of the Act A resolution seeking
shareholder's approval for his re-appointment along with other required details forms part
of the notice of ACM.
During the year under review, the non-cxccutivc directors of the
Company had no pecuniary relationship or transaction with the company other than sitting
fees.
Pursuant to provisions of section 203 of the Act, Mr. Sajai Jain,
Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Govind Parmar, Executive Director,
Mr. Saumya Jain, Chief Executive and Mr. Pravin Ghavan, Company Secretary, a re the key ma
nageria I personne I o F th c Company.
BOARD EVALUATION
The board of directors has carried out an annual evaluation ofits own
performance, board committees and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the
ActandSEBI Listing Regulations.
The performance of the Board was evaluated after seeking input from all
the directors on the basis of criteria such as board composition and structure,
effectiveness of board process, information and functioning etc. The performance of the
committees was evaluated by the board after seeking input from committee members on the
basis ofcritcria such as composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings
etc,
In separate meeting oflndcpcndent Directors, performance of the
non-independentdircetors, performance of the board as a whole and the Chairman was
evaluated, taking into account the views of the executive directors and non-executive
directors,
The board and nomination and remuneration committee reviewed the
performance of the individual directors on the basis of criteria such as contribution of
the individual director to the board and committee meetings preparedness on the issues to
be discussed meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in the meeting, etc.
The evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the
entire Board excluding the Director being evaluated and that of the Non-Independent
Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors in their separate meeting held on
25'" May, 2024
CO RPORAT E S OCIAL RESPO N SIBILITV
The Company has been carrying out Corporate Social Responsibility [CSRJ
activities under the applicable provisions of Section 135 read with Schedule VIJ of the
Act, as amended from time to time and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy) Rules, 2014. The Company has adopted a CSR Policy which provides a broad framework
with regard to implementation of CSR activities carried out by the Company The CSR Policy
formulated by the Company is available on the Company's website at
http://www.indoborax.com/CSR- Policv.php
The Annual Report on CSR, as required under Sections 134 and 135 of the
Act read with Rule 0 of the Companies [Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014
and Rule 9 of die Companies [Accounts] Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as Anncxurc - T
and forms part of this Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has whistle blower policy for Directors and employees to
report their genuine concerns regarding unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or
violation of the Company's Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy The said mechanism also
provides for adequate safeguard against victimization of persons who use such mechanism
and makes provision for direct access to the chairman of the Audit Committee tn the
appropriate or exceptional cases. Wc affirm that no employee of the company was denied
access to the Audit Committee. The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of
the Company at http: //w w win d o bo rax.co ni/W h i ste! - BI o wer- Po I i cy.ph p
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Risk Management
Committee to frame, implement and monitor risk management plan for the Company The
committee is responsible for monitoring the review of the risk management plan and
ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit committee has additional oversight in financial risk
and controls. The major risk identified by the businesses and functions are systematically
address through mitigating actio ns on continuing basis, Development
and impiemntationof risk management policy has been covered in the Management Discussion
and Analysis, which forms part of this report. ENVIRONMENT H EALTIl AND SAFETY, PROTECTION
OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
The Compa ny is conscio usoftheimportanceof envi ron men tal ly cl can
an d safe operations, Co m pa ny conducts its operations insuch manner to ensure safety of
all concerned compliances of environmental regulations and preservation ofnaturai
resources.
The company has a policy for prevention of Sexual harassment of women
at workplace and complied with the provisions relating to the constitution oF Internal
Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Rcdressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder. The Company as an equal
employment opportunity provides and is committed to creating a healthy working environment
that enables employees to work without fear of prejudi engender bias and sexual
harassment. During the year company!) has not received any com plaints, iij no any
complaint disposed during the year iii) no complaint pending at the end of year under
Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Rcdressal) Act, 2013.
There have been no complaints in other areas.
PART1CUALRS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5
(I) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a
re given below:
a) The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median
remuneration ofthe employees of
the Company a nd pe reentage i ncreasc i n remunc ration o f each DI re
cto r, C h i ef Fi na ncia 10 fFiccr and Compa ny Secrctaiy in the finan ciai yea r:
| Name ofthe Directors |
Ratio of'median
remuneration |
% increase in remuneration
in the financial yoar |
Mr. Sajal Jain, Managing Director
& Chief Financial Officer |
169.86 |
12.59 |
Mr. Govind Farm a r. Executive
Director |
5.50 |
6.83 |
Mr. P ravin Chavan, Company
Secretary |
12.95 |
tiOi |
Company has not pa id any remuneration to non-executive directors
except sitting fees
b) The percentage increase in the median remuneration ofthe employees
in the financial year: 4.01 percent.
c) The number of permanent employees on the roils of the comp any: 106
d) During the course of the year, the total increase in salaries is
approximately 1.76 percent, after accou nti ng p romotio ns an d othc r even t-basc d
compe n sa tion re vis i o n s.
The managerial remuneration and commission are in accordance with the
resolution passed by the members. The commission is entirely performance-linked and
determined based on the Company's profits. During the year, an increase in profit resulted
in a corresponding rise in the commission payable. For the year under review, the
commission was paid solely to the Managing Director, as per the special resolution passed
by the members at the ACM held on August 19. 2023, Overall, managerial remuneration
increased by 12.40% compared to the previous year, reflecting the Company's enhanced
profitability and performance.
e) Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy
of the Company: The Co m pany affi rms remu nc ra ti o n i s as pc r th c remunc ratio n p
o i icy of the compa ny.
f) The statement containing names of top ten employees in terms of
remuneration drawn and particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) read
with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 is provided in annexurc forming part of this report Further, the report and
the accounts are being sent to the members excludi ng the aforesaid annexurc. In terms of
section 136 of the Act, the said annexurc is open for inspection at the Registered Office
of the Company. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to
the Company Secretary.
POLICY O N DIRECTOR'S APPOINTMENT AND REM UNERATION AMD OTHER DETAILS:
The Company's policy on directors' appointments and remuneration and
other matters provided in Section 170(3) of the Act, has been disclosed in the Corporate
Governance Report, which forms part of the Directors Report
PART ICU LARS OF LOANS, G UARA NTEES AN D IN VESTMENTS
The particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments made by the
Company, falling under the purview of Section 106 of the Act, are given in the notes to
the Financial Statements, as included in this Annual Report Loan given to the Radius
Estate Projects Private Limited, (formerly known as Vishwaroop Realtors Private Limited)
is in the process of corporate insolvency process under The fnsolvency and Bankruptcy
Code, 2016 (IBCJ.The company has filed its claim as financial creditors as per Reguiatton
0 of the 1BC for the outstanding amount of Rs. 509.04 Lakhs. The company is waiting for
the outcome from National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), During theyearcompany has not
provided interest due to uncertainty in realization of the said debt
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Your Company has adopted a policy on Related Party Transactions under
Regulation 23(1) of SEBI Listing Regulations, which is available on the website of your
Company at www.indoborax.com
All contracts or arrangements or transactions entered during the year
with related parties were on arm's- length basis and in the ordinary course of business
and in compliance with the applicable piwisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing
Regulations. None of the contract or arrangements or transaction with any of the related
parties was in conflict with the interest of the Company.
Since all the transactions with related parties during the year were on
arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business, the disclosure of related party
transactions as required under Section 134(3)[h) of the Act in Form AOC-2 is not
applicable for F.Y. 2024-25. However, the company is voluntarily giving the details
pertaining to related party transactions which are not material but are on arm's length
basis in AOC-2 as Annexu re- 'IT and sa m e forms pa rt o Tth is repo rt.
In terms of Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company
submits details of related party transac ti o ns on a const)! i da ted bas i s as p er th
e spe ci fi ed format to th c stoc k exchan ges on a ha I F-y early basis, DELI STIN G OF
SECU R1TIES
The Company had applied for delisting of its shares from The Calcutta
Stock Exchange Ltd in 2005-06, however, till date, the confirmation of delis ting has not
been received from Exchange. Hence, the company has once again approached CSE and
initiated the procedure of delisting of shares from the exchange.
DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC
The Company has not accepted or renewed any deposit as coveted under
Section 73 and Section 76 of the Act from its members or public or others during FY
2024-25. Further, no amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from the
public was outstanding as on 31 March 2025.
Note: Disclosure pursuant to Rule 2[lJ(c)(yih) of Companies (Acceptance
of Deposits] Rules, 2014: No declaration is required as the Company has not received any
monies from the Directors during the financial year
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company's philosophy on Corporate Governance aims to attain the
highest level of transparency and accountability towards safeguarding and adding value to
the interests of various stakeholders. The Company has been committed to maintain the
highest standards of ethics and governance, resulting in enhanced transparency for the
overall benefit ofall the stakeholders. The Company has implemented all the stipulations
as specified in the SEBI [Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 and the requirements set out by Securities Exchange Board of India fSEBP). The
Company strives to undertake best Corporate Governance practices for enhancing and meeting
stakeholders* expectations while continuing to comply with the mandatory provisions of
Corporate Governance under the applicable framework of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the applicable Regulations as
issued by SEBI and as amended from time to time, a Report on Corporate Governance along
with a Certificate from Prasad Parab & Associates, regarding compliance of conditions
of Corporate Governance is annexed herewith as Annexurc^'ER' respectively and
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
A. Conservation of Enci^gy The cQnipany continues
to lay special emphasis
i) Energy Conservation Measures taken on conservation of
energy and has taken
ii) Utilization ofalternatc sources of energy measures like regular
monitoring of
i iiJ Capi tal I iwcstm ent on energy consc nratio n consu mption, redu
cti on of tra n s m is sion
Equipment losses and up to date maintenance of systems,
B. Technology Absorption
1, Research & Development
The Company has no specific Research & Development Department.
However, in-house quality control facilities are utilized for product and process
improvement and updation,
2. Technology Absorption
The Company has not imported any new technology.
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
During the financial year under review, the total Foreign Exchange
Inflow and Outflow during the year under review is as follows:
Partkij lars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Inflow |
- |
- |
Outflow |
9626.55 |
|
forms a part of this Report
The certification by Chief Executive Officer ['CEO1) and
Chief Financial Officer ['CFO') as per Regulation 17(0) of'SEBI (Listing Obligation and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed herewith as Anncxurc -TV1
and forms a part of this Report EXTRACTOFANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3] read with Section 134[3)(aj of the Act, the
Annual Return for the financial year ended 31** March, 2025, is available on the
Company's website viz, https://www.lndoborax.com/Annual- Report.php
This Annual Return is subject to changes / alterations/ modifications
as may be required subsequent to the adoption of the Directors' Report by the shareholders
at the ensuing ACM and on receipt of Certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary which
the shareholders agree. A copy of the final Annua! Return shall be filed with the Ministry
of Corporate Affairs ['MCA'} and the same shall he furnished on the website of the
Company, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
As per SEEI Listing Regulations, the Corporate Governance Report with
the Auditors Certificate thereon, and the Management Discussion and Analysis arc attached,
which form partofthis Report
TheCompany has devised propersystem to ensure compliance with the
provisions ofail applicable Secretarial Stand aids issued by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India and that such systems are adequate and o pera ting efFe cti vely.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS BETWEEN THE END
OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND DATE OF REPORT
There is no material change and/or commitment held between the end of
the financial year and the date of report affecting the financial position of the Company.
THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE /PROCEEDING
PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
TheCompany has not made any application during the year, and no
proceeding is pending under insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBCJ,
THE D ETAILS OF ONE TIME SETTLE M ENT/VALUATIO N
WITH DANK OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
No one-time settlement/valuation was done while taking loan from the
Gankor Financial Institution.
ANY SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE
REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANVS
OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
During the financial year there was no such significant material orders
passed by the regulators or courts or tri bu naIs i m pact i n g the go i ng concern statu
s and Co mp a ny' s o pera tio n s in futu re.
Further, no application made, or any proceedings were pending against
the Company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year under review.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Declaration of Independence from all Independent Directors as
stipulated under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 ofthcSEBI
Listing Regulations, 2015, confirming that they meet the criteria of independence have
been received.
STATEMENT REGARDING INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND
EXPERIENCEOF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In the opinion of the board, the Independent Directors possess
excellent rating in respect of cl ear sense ofvaiuc and integrity a nd h ave req u i site
exp c rti se a n d experie n ce in the i r re spcctive fie Ids.
Ail the Independent Directors of the Company arc enrolled with Data
Bank maintained hy Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. As per the provisions of section
150 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 lead rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification
of Directors) Rules, 2014, the Independent Directors of the Company are exempted from
undergoing the online proficiency self-assessment test conduct by the Institute, except
those who are required to undergo the test had passed the online proficiency
scif-assessmcnt test within the
prescribed time.
REPORTING OFT RAUDS BY AUDI' TO RS
During the year under review, the Auditors of the Company have not
reported any fraud, as specified under Section 143(12] of the Act to the Audit Committee
STATUTORY AUDITORS
Members of the Company had appointed M/s. Bohra & Co., Chartered
Accountants, [Firm Registration No. 136492W) as statutory auditors of the Company for a
term oF5 [five) consecutive years from conciusion of4iJ Annual General Meeting
until conclusion of 46u' Annual General Meeting to be held, in the year 2027.
Bohra & Co. have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Auditors
of the Company.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
Prasad Parab & Associates, Company Secretaries, were appointed as
Secretarial Auditors, to conduct secretariat audit of the Company for the financial year
2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial yearended 31 March, 2025 is
annexed herewith marked as Annexurc III to this Report.
Further,as per the provisions of Regulation 24A oftheSEBI Listing
Regulations, theboard in theirmceting held on 13ll,Mayj 2025, subject to the
approval of the members, appointed M/s, Prasad Parab&Associates, Company Secretaries,
as Secretarial Auditor of the Company for 5 consecutive financial year effective from the
financial year 2025-26.
CO M M E NTS OF AU D ITOR'S RE PORT AN D S ECRETARIAL AUD IT REPORT
The Auditor's report to the shareholders on the audited standalone
and consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31J March, 2025 docs
not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks, except emphasis of matter
pertaining to one party to whom company has given Inter Corporate Deposit, is in the pro
cess of insolvency process and company had already filed a claim as a financial creditor
as per regulation 8 oFJBC for the said outstanding amount. The company is waiting for the
outcome of the National Company Law Tribunal. During the year duo to the uncertainty of
realization of the said debt company has not provided interest thereon.
Secretarial Audit report is annexed as Anncxnrc -Y to this report The
Secretarial audit report to the shareholders does not contain any qualification or
reservation which has any material adverse effect on the functioning of the company.
COST AUDIT
The Company has appointed M/s. V B. Modi & Associates, Cost
Accountant (Firm Registration No. 004861) to audit cost records of the Company for the
financial year ended 2025-26. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148[3) ofthe Act, the
said qualified Cost Auditors have been appointed to conduct cost audit forthc yearundcr
review in respect to the products manufactured by the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors thanks to the company's employees, customers, vendors,
shareholders & bankers for their continuous support. Your Company's growth has been
possible due to their hard work, co-operation & support, Your Directors also thank
government of India, Government of various states in fndia, government
departmcntsandagenciesforthcirco-opcration.
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By order of the Board of
Directors For Indo Borax &. Chemicals Limited |
|
Sajal )ain |
Place; Mumbai, |
Managing Director |
Date; May 13,2025 |
DIN:00314855 |