To,
The Members,
Regency Ceramics Limited,
Hyderabad.
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 41st Annual Report on the business and
operations of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial
Year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY/HIGHLIGHTS
The performance of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 is
summarized below:
(Rupees in lakhs)
| Particulars |
Current Year |
Previous Year |
|
31-03-2025 |
31-03-2024 |
| Revenue from Operations |
1314.70 |
215.88 |
| Other Income |
1262.10 |
139.71 |
| Total Income |
2576.80 |
355.59 |
| Total Expenditure |
3064.61 |
1293.26 |
| Prior Period Adjustment |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| Profit / (Loss) Before exceptional and extraordinary items and Tax |
(487.81) |
(937.68) |
| Less: Exceptional and Extraordinary Items |
0.00 |
(43.00) |
| Profit/ (Loss) Before Taxation |
(487.81) |
(980.68) |
| Less: - Current Tax |
|
|
| - Tax adjustment relating to prior years |
(712.82) |
0.00 |
| - Deferred Tax |
|
|
| Profit / (Loss) After Tax |
225.01 |
(980.68) |
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
In the face of challenges and uncertainties, the past year has marked a remarkable
journey of resilience and strategic rejuvenation for your Company. Through diligent
efforts and strategies, we have successfully revitalized our operations, positioning
ourselves for renewed growth and sustainability. By leveraging our core strengths and
embracing adaptability, we have not only overcome the obstacles that came our way but also
emerged stronger.
As we present this annual report, we take pride in showcasing our revitalized
operations and reinvigorated spirit, ready to seize new opportunities and create a
brighter future for our stakeholders and the Company alike.
We further report that the net revenue from operations earned by the Company for the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 was Rs. 1314.70 Lakhs, and the first quarter for the
Financial Year ended June 30, 2025 was Rs.672.04 Lakhs.
The Company has entered into an exclusive manufacturing arrangement that includes, but
not limited to, leasing of facilities of Segno Ceramics Private Limited (Segno), which
will enable the Company to serve its customers more efficiently and effectively by
providing innovative products and better logistics in the hinterland. This agreement
enhances the company's operational goals. We believe this arrangement will significantly
benefit our customers.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company, during the financial year
under review.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the Company between the end of the Financial Year of the Company to which the Financial
Statements relate and the date of this report.
INSURANCE SETTLEMENTS
Background:
Your company made a claim on reinstatement value basis in accordance with the
Industrial All Risks policy taken from National Insurance Company Limited and submitted
its claim for loss/damage to the properties of the Company in 2012. However, as per the
policy terms, the Insurance Company contended that the Repairs/ Replacement of Plant &
Machinery should have been completed within 12 (twelve) months from the date of incident.
The insurance company therefore, denied the claim made by the Company on the basis of
Reinstatement Value, finalized the claim under depreciation method / surveyors assessment
and sent the discharge vouchers for acceptance. Your Company returned the discharge
vouchers under protest and invoked arbitration clause as per the policy terms.
The Company received a unanimous award from the Arbitral Tribunal in favor of the
Company for an aggregate amount of Rs. 157.02/- (Rupees One hundred and fifty- seven
crores and two lakhs) plus applicable interest from the date of award till the date of
payment. The Insurance Company had the right of recourse against this award as per the
provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and have filed an appeal to set
aside the award under Sec 34 of the Act.
CURRENT STATUS:
Pending final Judgement, the Principal District Judge ordered the Insurance Company to
pay the amount accepted by the Insurance Company along with interest to the company.
Accordingly, Rs. 15.14 crores including interest of Rs.24.89 Lakhs was received in January
2023. The said amount has been utilised for reinstatement/replacement of the assets
destroyed. The company is pursuing this matter vigorously in the PDJ Court in Puducherry
and the judgement is expected much before the end of this calendar year.
LABOUR SETTLEMENTS:
The company signed a Memorandum of Settlement on 24.10.2019 under Section 12 (3) of the
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 with the Staff and Workers Union. The Company is ready to
allot the developed house site as per the Memorandum of Settlement once the Yanam Master
Plan is approved and the layout approval is received.
NAMES OF COMPANIES, WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE COMPANY'S SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT
VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR;
During the Financial Year, no Company has become or ceased to be Company's Subsidiary,
Joint Venture or Associate Company
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, SECURITIES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
During the period under review, the company has not any loans, Guarantees, Securities
and not made any Investments which fall under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any deposits falling within the meaning of section 73 of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014
during the Financial Year under review and as such no amount of principal or interest on
public deposits was outstanding as on the date of balance sheet.
Pursuant to Rule 2(c) (viii) of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, the
Company has outstanding unsecured loans from Directors amounting to Rs. 70,22 56, 863
/- as on March 31, 2025.
The requisite return (FORM DPT-3) for FY 2024-25 with respect to amount(s)
not considered as deposits has been filed. The Company does not have any unclaimed
deposits as of date.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has not transferred any amount to the reserves during the Financial Year
ended March 31, 2025.
DIVIDEND
Due to the absence of distributable profits, the Directors of the Company have not
declared any dividend for the financial year. Further, we acknowledge the importance of
dividends to our shareholders but believe that prioritizing the stabilization of our
operations and the reduction of losses is pivotal at this juncture. As we navigate these
circumstances, we remain resolute in our efforts to restore profitability and ensure the
sustained growth of our business.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
The future prospects of the Company and industry outlook are given in the Management
Discussion and analysis report.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company is
Rs.30,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty Crore) divided into 3,00,00,000 (Three Crore) Equity
Shares of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten) each.
The Issued Capital of the Company is Rs. 26,50,85,860/- (Rupees Twenty Six Crore Fifty
Lakhs Eighty Five Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty only) divided into 2,65,08,586 (Two
Crore Sixty Five Lakhs Eight Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty Six) Equity Shares of
Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten) each.
The Subscribed and Paid-up Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025 is Rs.
26,44,15,860 /- (Rupees Twenty-Six Crore Forty Four Lakhs Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred
Sixty only) divided into 2,64,41,586 (Two Crore Sixty Four Lakhs Forty One Thousand Five
Hundred Eighty Six) Equity shares of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten) each.
Issue of equity shares with differential rights,
During the period under review, the Company did not issue any equity shares with
differential rights.
Issue of Sweat Equity Shares
During the period under review, the Company did not issue any sweat equity shares.
Details of Employee Stock Options
During the period under review, the Company did not issue any Employee Stock Options.
DIRECTORS AND KMP
There were no changes that took place in the Board of Directors and key managerial
personal of the Company during the year under review and up to the date of this report:
The Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March 31, 2025 were as
follows:
| S. No. |
Name of the Director/ KMP |
Designation |
| i. |
Dr. Naraiah Naidu Gudaru |
Executive Chairman |
| ii. |
Mr. Narala Satyendra Prasad |
Managing Director and CFO |
| iii. |
Mrs. Radhika Prasad Narala |
Non-Executive Director |
| iv. |
Mr. Ramkumar Srinivasan |
Independent Director |
| v. |
Mr. Garapati Vasantha Rayudu |
Independent Director |
| vi. |
Mrs. Vijaya Lakshmi Yalamanchili |
Independent Director |
| vii. |
Mr. Anji Reddy Devarapalli |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, Mrs. Radhika Prasad Narala (DIN:
00105837) Non-Executive Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and
being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
The disclosures required pursuant to Regulation 36 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and
the
Secretarial Standards on General Meeting ('SS-2') are given in the Notice of this AGM,
forming part of the Annual Report.
The Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on the date of this report
are as follows:
| S. No. |
Name of the Director/ KMP |
Designation |
| i. |
Dr. Naraiah Naidu Gudaru |
Executive Chairman |
| ii. |
Mr. Narala Satyendra Prasad |
Managing Director and CFO |
| iii. |
Mr. Ramkumar Srinivasan |
Independent Director |
| iv. |
Mrs. Vijaya Lakshmi Yalamanchili |
Independent Director |
| v. |
Mr. Vasantha Rayudu Garapati |
Independent Director |
| vi. |
Mrs. Radhika Prasad Narala |
Non-Executive Director |
| vii. |
Mr. Anji Reddy Devarapalli |
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
BOARD MEETINGS;
The Board of Directors met Seven (7) times during the Financial Year from 1st April
2024 to 31st March 2025. The dates on which the meetings were held are 30/05/2024,
14/08/2024, 05/09/2024, 11/11/2024, 06/01/2025, 14/02/2025, 28/03/2025.
The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period of 120 (One Hundred and
Twenty) days as prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
The number of meetings attended by the Directors during the Financial Year 2024-25 is
as follows:
| S. No. |
Date of Board Meeting |
No. of Directors entitled to attend |
No. of Directors who attended |
% of their Attendance |
| 1. |
30/05/2024 |
6 |
6 |
100 |
| 2. |
14/08/2024 |
6 |
4 |
66.67 |
| 3. |
05/09/2024 |
6 |
6 |
100 |
| 4. |
11/11/2024 |
6 |
6 |
100 |
| 5. |
06/01/2025 |
6 |
6 |
100 |
| 6. |
14/02/2025 |
6 |
6 |
100 |
| 7. |
28/03/2025 |
6 |
6 |
100 |
A STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND
EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE
YEAR
All Independent Directors of the Company have enrolled their names in the data bank of
Independent Directors maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
Additionally, these Directors have successfully completed the test conducted by the Indian
Institute of Corporate Affairs.
The Board of Directors have evaluated the Independent Director appointed during the
year 2024-25 and opined that the integrity, expertise and experience (including
proficiency) of the Independent Director is satisfactory.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD;
The Board of Directors has the following Committees:
a. Audit Committee
b. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
c. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
Details of these Committees, including their composition, number of meetings held, and
attendance at the meetings, are provided in the Corporate Governance section of this
Report.
DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ON ANNUAL BASIS
The Company has received declarations from Mr. Vasantha Rayudu Garapati, Mrs. Vijaya
Lakshmi Yalamanchili and Mr. Ramkumar Srinivasan, Independent Directors of the Company to
the effect that they are meeting the criteria of independence as provided in Sub- Section
(6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulations 16(1)(b) and 25 of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In compliance with the requirement of Listing Regulations, the Company has put in place
a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with their
role, rights and responsibility as Directors, the working of the Company, nature of the
industry in which the Company operates, business model etc. The same is available on the
website of the Company i.e., www.regencyceramics.in.
BOARD EVALUATION
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance,
Board Committees, the Individual Directors, the Chairman of the Company etc. pursuant to
the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules framed thereunder and SEBI
(LODR) Regulations.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all
the Directors. The parameters include attendance of Directors at Board and Committee
meetings, integrity, credibility, expertise and trustworthiness of Directors, Board's
monitoring of various compliances, laying down and effective implementation of various
policies, level of engagement and contribution of the Directors, safeguarding the interest
of all stakeholders etc. The performance evaluation of each Independent Director was
carried out by the Board.
The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from
the Committee Members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees,
effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of the Directors, the Board
as a whole and the Chairman of the Company was evaluated, taking into account the views of
Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of
individual Directors on the basis of 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.
As an outcome of the above exercise, it was noted that the Directors come from
different backgrounds, varied administrative, financial, legal and corporate experience.
They bring together a good blend of knowledge, relevant skills, experience and have
provided sound advice. The Board has functioned as a cohesive body and has ensured
compliance with legal, regulatory and good governance norms. It was also noted that the
Committees of the Board are functioning well and satisfaction was expressed on the
performance of Independent Directors and the Executive Directors of the Company.
POLICY ON DIRECTOR'S APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER DETAILS
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee
framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their
remuneration pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.The details of the same
forming part of the Company's Nomination and Remuneration Policy is placed on the website
of the Company i.e. https://www.regencyceramics.in/policies/.
The requisite information pursuant to Section 178(4) of the Act is given in the
Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Annual Report.
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURES
Your Company has laid down well-defined criteria for making payment to Non-Executive
Directors of the Company. The details of the same are available at the Company's website
i.e., https://www.regencyceramics.in/policies/.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134(3)(c) and 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013,
with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, your board of Directors to the best
of their knowledge and ability confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31,
2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
b) 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 at March 31, 2025 and of the loss of
the Company for the Financial Year under review;
c) 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;
d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern' basis;
e) the Directors laid down internal financial controls for the Company and such
internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; and
f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
As no dividend was declared from the Financial Year 2004-05 no amount has been
transferred to IEPF.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES AND HIGHLIGHTS OF THEIR
PERFORMANCE AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY DURING THE
PERIOD UNDER REVIEW
During the year under review, the Company does not have any subsidiaries, joint
ventures or associate companies.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 a copy of the Annual Return for
the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 shall be placed on the website of the Company
i.e., https://www.regencyceramics.in/annual-returns/. The same can be accessed post
completion of 41st Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on September 30, 2025.
AUDITORS
A. STATUTORY AUDITOR
M/s. K S Rao & Co. Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad (Firm Registration No. 003109S
) were appointed as Statutory Auditor of the Company, for a term of 5 (five) consecutive
years, at the 38th Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2022, to hold the office
till the conclusion of 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Statutory Auditor's Report for the Financial Year 2024-25 on the Financial
Statements forms part of this Annual Report.
B. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013,
read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors have approved and recommended
the appointment of M/s. Nagaraju & Associates., Practicing Company Secretaries as the
Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years from the FY
202526 till FY 2029-30, subject to the approval of the Members at ensuing AGM.
Brief profile and other details of M/s. Nagaraju & Associates., Practicing Company
Secretaries, are disclosed in the AGM Notice approved by the Board. They have given their
consent to act as Secretarial Auditors of the Company and have confirmed their eligibility
for the appointment.
The Secretarial Auditors have confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer
review process of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and hold valid
certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICSI.
Pursuant to the provision of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, M/s.
Nagaraj & Associates, Company Secretaries were appointed as Secretarial Auditor for
the Financial Year 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report submitted by M/s Nagaraj &
Associates Company Secretaries is enclosed as Annexure to this report.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUD REPORTED BY AUDITOR
There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors of the Company under
Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed there under either to the
Company or to the Central Government.
EXPLANATION OR COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR ADVERSE REMARKS OR
DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE AUDITORS AND THE PRACTICING COMPANY SECRETARY IN THEIR REPORTS
Explanations or comments by the Board on every qualification, reservation or adverse
remark or disclaimer made are us under:
A. STATUTORY AUDITOR'S REPORT
The Board has duly reviewed the Statutory Auditor's Report on the Accounts for the year
ended March 31, 2025 and has noted the reservation, qualification or adverse remarks made
by them. The Explanations or comments by the Board on qualifications made by the Statutory
Auditor are as under:
| S. No. |
Audit Qualifications |
Board's Reply to the qualifications made by Statutory Auditor |
| 1. |
Reply to Audit Qualification 1 |
The Company suffered extensive damage to the Buildings, Plant &
Machinery and other assets situated at its factory in Yanam due to unprecedented violence |
|
|
that occurred on January 27, 2012. Stocks of Finished Goods, Raw
Materials, Stores and Spares, stocks-in- process and other inventories were largely
damaged / looted. The Company declared lock-out of the Plant from January 31, 2012. |
|
|
The Company has refurbished one of its production lines and all
associated miscellaneous fixed assets. Some of the production lines installed prior to
year 2000 suffered extensive damage and the OEMs expressed their inability to provide
spares or repair / refurbish those equipment's. Hence, 6 production lines have been
scrapped and the amount received on sale of scrap has been accounted in the books of
accounts. The corresponding amounts in the book value and accumulated depreciation have
been reduced to that extent. |
| 2. |
Reply to Audit Qualification 2 |
After series of negotiations with the workers union, Memorandum of
settlement was arrived on 24.10.2019 at Puducherry under Section 12 (3) of the Industrial
Disputes Act, 1947 before the Commissioner of Labour -cum- Chief Conciliation Officer, U T
of Puducherry between the Company and the Regency Ceramics Staff and Workers Union. As per
the MOU, the management has agreed to provide house sites at Yanam to all the displaced
workers of the Company in three categories as proposed by the union. |
|
|
In this connection, two stretches of land owned by ancillary units to the
extent of about 25.35 Acres was registered on 18.10.2019 in favour of the union through
settlement deeds. The conversion of agricultural land into residential plots, development
of land, lying of roads, allotment of plots, etc. is in progress and after the actual
allotment of plots to each individual, necessary entries will be made in the books of
accounts. |
| 3. |
Reply to Audit Qualification 3 |
The Management cannot estimate the impact as the exact quantification of
these will be known only when the operations start at Yanam and these debtors and
creditors are approached after commencement of operations at Yanam factory unit. |
| 4. |
Reply to Audit Qualification 4 |
The Management has agreed with Directors and Bodies Corporate that the
interest will not be provided on the Unsecured loans. Interest to MSME suppliers will be
negotiated and finalized after mutual discussions with the suppliers and same shall be
placed in the Board of Directors meeting of the Company. |
| 5. |
Reply to Audit Qualification 5 |
The Company is of opinion that the statutory authorities shall waive
interest and penalties in view of the unprecedented incident. |
| 6. |
Reply to Audit Qualification 5 |
Inventory records are being maintained, and stock records are being
maintained in the software. However, management instructed the concerned departments to
maintain the records as suggested by the Statutory Auditors. |
B. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
The Board has duly reviewed the Secretarial Auditor's Report for the year ended March
31, 2025 and has noted the qualification made by them. The Explanations or comments by the
Board on qualifications made by the Secretarial Auditor are as under:
| S. No. |
Audit Qualifications |
Board's Reply to the qualifications made by Secretarial Auditor |
| 1. |
Reply to Audit Qualification 1 |
The Promoters of the Company are in the process of dematerializing their
shareholding. |
| 2. |
Reply to Audit Qualification 2 |
There are no outstanding MSME dues pertaining to financial year 2024-25.
Hence Filing of MSME half yearly returns with MCA will not be applicable. |
| 3. |
Reply to Audit Qualification 3 |
The Company is coordinating with Ms. P Narayanamma, for obtaining her
correct PAN details. |
INTERNAL AUDITOR
In compliance with the provisions of section 138(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule
13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, M/s. Brahmayya & Co, Chartered Accountants
were appointed as the Internal Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-2025.
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS AND COST AUDIT
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under
sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, are not applicable for the
business activities carried out by the Company.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR)
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report as stipulated under Regulation 34
(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements is not applicable to
your Company and hence it does not form a part of this Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The Company has not given loans, guarantees or made any investments that are covered
under Section 186 during the year under review.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions entered during the financial year were in the ordinary
course of the business of the Company and were on an arm's length basis. There were no
materially significant related party transactions entered by the Company during the year
with the Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other persons which may have a
potential conflict with the interest of the Company. However, disclosure in Form AOC-2 is
annexed herewith as Annexure - E.
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Audit Committee and the
Board of Directors is hosted on the website of the Company and the link for the same is:
https://www.regencyceramics.in/policies/
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The provisions w.r.t., Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are not applicable to the
Company. Therefore, the Company has not constituted CSR committee during the Financial
Year 2024-25 nor has developed and implemented a CSR Policy.
DISCLOSURE OF PARTICULARS WITH RESPECT TO CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information on conservation of Energy, Technology absorption, Foreign Exchange earnings
and outgo required to be disclosed under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are as follows:
| S. No. |
Conservation of Energy |
| (A) |
(i) the steps taken or impact on conservation of energy |
The operations of your Company are not energy intensive; however adequate
measures have been taken to reduce energy consumption. |
|
(ii) the steps taken by the Company for utilising alternate sources of
energy. |
All efforts are made to use more natural lights in office premises to
optimise the consumption of energy |
|
(iii) the capital investment on energy conservation equipment. |
NIL |
|
Technology Absorption |
|
| (B) |
(i) the efforts made towards technology absorption; |
Not Applicable |
|
(ii) the benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction,
product development or import substitution; |
Not Applicable |
|
(iii) in case of imported technology (imported during the last three
years reckoned from the beginning of the Financial Year); |
Not Applicable |
|
a) the details of technology imported; |
|
|
b) the year of import; |
|
|
c) whether the technology been fully absorbed; if not fully absorbed,
areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof; |
|
|
(iv) the expenditure incurred on Research and Development |
Not Applicable |
(C) Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
Particulars (in Rupees)
|
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
| Foreign Exchange Outflow |
63,34,960 |
1,11,08,685 |
| Foreign Exchange Inflow |
Nil |
Nil |
CONSTITUTION OF COMMITTEES AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee of the Company is duly constituted as per Section 177 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and is in accordance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulation, 2015. Composition and scope of Audit Committee is provided in
the Corporate Governance report annexed herewith.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is duly constituted as per Section 178 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and is in accordance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulation, 2015. Composition and scope of Nomination & Remuneration
Committee is provided in the Corporate Governance report annexed herewith.
STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee is duly constituted as per Section 178 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and is in accordance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulation, 2015. Composition and scope of Stakeholders Relationship
Committee is provided under the Corporate Governance report annexed herewith.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company has developed and implemented a risk management policy which identifies
major risks which may threaten the existence of the Company. The same has also been
adopted by your Board and is also subject to its review from time to time. Risk mitigation
process and measures have been also formulated and clearly spelled out in the said policy.
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules
framed there under and pursuant to the applicable provision of SEBI (Listing Obligations
and disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has established a mechanism
through which all stake holders can report the suspected frauds and genuine grievances to
the appropriate authority. The Whistle blower policy which has been approved by the Board
of Directors of the Company has been hosted on the website of the Company viz
https://www.regencyceramics.in/policies/. During the year under review the Company has not
received any complaint(s) under the said policy.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls commensurate with the
size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has policies and procedures in
place for ensuring proper and efficient conduct of its business, the safeguarding of its
assets, the prevention and detection of frauds, the accuracy and completeness of the
accounting records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY COURTS, REGULATORS AND TRIBUNALS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators, courts and
tribunals that would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future
operations.
FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT ANY CORPORATE ACTION
There were no instances of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) initiated
against the Company during the period under review.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter IV read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate section on
Corporate Governance has been incorporated in the Annual Report for the information of the
members of the Company. A certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of the Company
regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under the
said Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 also forms part of this Annual Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report highlighting the industry structure and
developments, opportunities and threats, future outlook, risks and concerns etc. is
furnished separately and forms part of this report.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Company has duly complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e., SS-1 and
SS- 2, relating to Meetings of the Board of Directors' and General Meetings',
respectively.
LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES:
The Company confirms that it has paid the Annual Listing Fees for the Financial Year
202425 to BSE Limited as well as National Stock Exchange of India Limited where the
Company's Shares are listed.
POLICIES:
The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandated
the formulation of certain policies for all listed companies. All the policies are
available on our website (https://www.regencyceramics.in/policies/). The policies are
reviewed periodically by the Board and updated based on need and new compliance
requirements.
ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Your Company always believes in keeping the environment pollution free and is fully
committed to its social responsibility. The Company has been taking utmost care in
complying with all pollution control measures from time to time strictly as per the
directions of the Government.
We would like to place on record our appreciation for the efforts made by the
management and the keen interest shown by the Employees of your Company in this regard.
Your Company treats its human resources as one of its most important
assets. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Since the Company is in the process of reviving its operations in full scale, there are
very few employees in the Company and the Company maintains a cordial relationship with
them.
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 The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition &
Redressal) Act, 2013. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are
covered under this policy. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been established to
address and resolve any complaints related to sexual harassment.
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off,
during the year 2024-25:
a. Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year - 0
b. Number of complaints disposed off during the year - 0
c. Number of cases pending for more than ninety days - 0
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Details in respect of the remuneration paid to the employees as required under Section
197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 5(2) & (3) of the Companies
(Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time forms
part of this report. The Annual Report and accounts are being sent to the shareholders
excluding the aforesaid exhibits. Shareholders interested in obtaining this information
may access the same from the Company's website.
The ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median employee's remuneration
and other details in terms of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,
is given in Annexure-D and forms part of this Report.
During the year none of the employees is drawing a remuneration of Rs.1,02,00,000/- and
above per annum or Rs.8,50,000/- and above in aggregate per month as per the limits
specified underthe Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3)
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
COMPLIANCE OF THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961;
The Company is fully committed to upholding the rights and welfare of its employees in
accordance with the applicable laws. In line with this commitment, the Company ensures
strict compliance with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended from
time to time
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with the
requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015. The Insider
Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed, and
disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company, as well as the
consequences of violation. The policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure
reporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing
in Company securities.
The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering code of practices and procedures for
fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct for the
prevention of insider trading, is available on our website
https://www.regencyceramics.in/policies/
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016)
There is no proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME
SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
During the period under review, there was no instance of one-time settlement with any
Bank or Financial Institution.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
COMPANY, HAVING OCCURRED SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR AND TILL THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
your Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to
which the financial statements relate and the date of the Report.
SUSPENSION OF TRADING
The shares of the Company have been listed and traded on the BSE Limited and NSE. The
securities of Company have not been suspended from trading on BSE Limited and NSE as on
March 31, 2025.
DETAILS OF REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR THE REPORT
During the period under review, there was no revision of financial statement or the
Report
EVENT BASED DISCLOSURES
During the year under review, the Company has not taken up any of the following
activities:
1. Disclosure on purchase by Company or giving of loans by it for purchase of its
shares : Not applicable
2. Buy back shares : Not applicable
3. Preferential Allotment of Shares : Not applicable
CEO/ CFO CERTIFICATION
The Managing Director cum CEO and CFO certification of the Financial Statements for the
year 2024-2025 is annexed to this Annual Report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the contribution made by
the all concerns at all levels for the operations of the Company. Your Directors also wish
to place on record their appreciation of business constituents and shareholders of the
Company for their continued support for the Company.
|
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD for Regency Ceramics Limited |
| Place: Hyderabad |
Dr. Naraiah Naidu Gudaru |
Narala Satyendra Prasad |
| Date: September 06, 2025. |
Executive Chairman |
Managing Director & CFO |
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DIN:00105597 |
DIN:01410333 |