Your Directors have the pleasure in presenting their 3 I si Annual Report together with Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 315t March 2025.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Iks. In lacs)
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Particulars
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Consolidated
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SUntlstlnno
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2024-25
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2023-2024
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2024-25
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2023-24
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Revenue from operations
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88625.65
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82812.45
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88625.65
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82812.45
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Other income
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655.13
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81.69
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655.13
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81.69
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Total Income
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89280.77
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82894.14
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89280.78
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82894.14
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(lncrease)/decrease of Stock in trade
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(8893.36)
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(749.75)
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(8893.36)
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(749.75)
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Profit before Interest, Depreciation, Tax & Exceptional items
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22902.08
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14183.71
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19143.55
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14363.52
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Less : Interest
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2784.76
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1572.12
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2782.86
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1570.21
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Depreciation
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1946.95
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1820.53
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1944.97
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1818.68
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Profit from Exceptional Item*
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(0.09)
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(2938.99)
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(0.09)
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(2938.99)
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Profit before Tux
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14220.23
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14637.37
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14415.72
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14813.36
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Provision for Tax
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3497.77
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3327.57
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3497.77
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3327.57
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Deferred fax
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214.72
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182.67
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214.73
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182.68
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Earlier years
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237.65
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89.63
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237.65
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89.63
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Net Profit
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10270.18
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II 037.50
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10465.57
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11213.48
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Transfer to Profit & Loss A/d
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10270.18
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11037.50
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10465.57
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I 1213.48
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n REVIEW (JF l I IF OPERA! IONS a) Sugar Mill
Sugar Mill commenced crushing operations for the season 2024-25 on 18-11-2023 and closed on 26-03-2025. Hie comparative operational results over the last two seasons are ay follows'
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Particulars
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Season
2024-2025
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Season
2023-2024
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Duration (Days)
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126
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130
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Sugarcane Crushed (Quintals)
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5421418.29
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5603012.87
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Recovery (%)
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9.80
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9.75
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Sugar produced in quintals
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533730
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548730
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During the season, the mill operated for 126 days and crushed 54.21 lac quintals of sugar cane. The Sugar Mill has produced 533730 quintals of Sugar at an average recovery of 9.80%, The mill also produced 232981 quintals of molasses at an average recovery of 4.28
The Sugar unit of the company has achieved turnover &Ý other income of Its. 25419.70 lacs ;
b) Distillery
The Distillery urtiL has achieved a turnover &. other income of Rs.63861.OS lacs and production details are as under:
i) Country liqour
The Distillery has produced 6603074 cases of Malta & Marshal under the Country Liquor category during the year 2024-25.
The brands of the distillery i.e. Malta 50 Degree proof & other brands continue U> be well accepted by the people and have become popular brand in the Stale of Haryana.
ii) hutiaii Made Foreign Liquor (l\1FL)
The Company has produced 142495 cases of Indri (Single Mall Whisky)* 10916 cases of Camikara Rum and 89740 cases of Whistler whisky under the Indian Made Foreign Liquor (1MFL) category. The company is under process of making more Indian made foreign liquor (IMhL) products brands.
The company has received overwhelming response for Indri (Single Mall Whisky) from & Camikara Rum from international markets also.
c) Mall Plant
The 10 Kilo Liters per Day Malt Plant to produce Malt Spirit made from Barley is running
perfectly. The quality of Malt Spirit produced thereat is of very high standards. The unit has produced 3335192.69 bulk liters of Malt Spirit during the year 2024-25.
(1) Flhanol
During the yeaT the company has produced 3738283 bulk liters of Ethanol from Grain/LNA which has been supplied to various oil manufacturing companies.
2. St VM> tl OMv KKSL IIS:
Your Directors aTe pleased to state that the year under review ended with Lhe total income oT the Company on standalone basis at Rs. 89280.78 lacs with a ProJU before fax (PBT) of Rs. 14415.72 lacs against the income of Rs 82894.14 lacs and Profit before Tax of Rs. 14813.36 lacs in the previous year. Your Company is continuously putting efforts to increase margins by increasing sales on high margin products and product mix optimization. This has resulted in better margins in the sale of products in the distillery division.
3. C OYSQI. I DATED FlNANCl tlSTATI.MI-MS
The Consolidated linancial statements of the company for the year ended on 31st March 2025 comprises the Standalone Financial Statements of company and its associates (together referred to as “the group")
The Consolidated revenue of the company during Lhe year under review was Rs. 89280.77 lacs with a Profit before lax of Rs. [4220.23 lacs against revenue of Rs. 82894.14 lacs and pm fit before tax ofRs. 14637.37 lacs in the previous year.
4. DIV1DEND
The Board of Directors of’ your company, alter considering ongoing new projects & expansion plans has decided lhal it would be prudent to conserve the funds for the ambitious plans.
Board has decided not to recommend any dividend for the financial year under review.
5. EXPANSION PLAINS
Your company has subscribed 4,00,000 ordinary Shares of GRP 1 during the year and is holding entire Share capital 2142001 ordinary Shares in M/s Portavadie Distillers & Blenders Limited at United Kingdom to establish a distillery In Scotland to make an entry in distillery segment of foreign markets.
Your company is establishing a distillery of 210 KLPD in the slate of Clihailisgarh. Land has already been purchased. Change of land use has already been obtained. The civil work & erection of plant & machinery is nearing completion .The trial runs of the plant shall be as per Schedule.
6. SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up Equity Share Capital as at March 31,2025 stood at Rs 94.33 Crete consisting of 94339280 equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each . During the year under review, the company has not issued Shares or convertible securities or Shares with differential voting rights nor has granted any slock options or sweat equity or warrants.
During the year company has issued 672041 Convertible warrants (a; 744 - per warrant. Warrants are converted into 672041 Equity Shares on 12/06/2025 upon receiving the lull payment The company has made Listing application to the Exchanges. Listing Approval from the BSE Limited has already been received on 04.07.2025 and approval ol'NSE Limited is under consideration.
The company has also issued 2849448 Compulsory Convertible Debentures^) 744/- per debenture having coupon rale of interest 10 %. Each Debenture will be converted into one equity share upon exercising the option to convert by the Debenture Holders with in a period of one year from the date of allotment i.e. on or beloie 09/09/2025.
During the year company has issued 636943 Convertible warrants @ 785/ - per warrant Each warrant is converted into One Equity Share on 19/12/2024.
During the year company has got the approval from the shareholders of the company for the issuance oJ 991479 Equity shares to the employees of the company under "Piceadily Agro Industries Limited Employees Stock Option Scheme -2024.” Company has already granted 235045 stock options to the employees.
7. SUBSIDjARVyASSOGl \TE COMPANY
The Company has Two subsidiaries as per following details:
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S.No.
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Name of Company
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1.
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Portavadie Distillers &. Blenders Limited
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2.
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Six frees Drinks Private Limited
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Associate Company
The Company has one associate at the end of the financial year i.e. M 's. Piccudily Sugar and Allied Industries Limited.
Pursuant Lo provisions of Section 129 and other applicable provisions oT the Act Fead with Rules made there under, the performance and financial position of the Subsidiaries/associate company are annexed in Form A0C-1 and marked as ^Amie^ure- C” lo the Annual Financial Statements.
8-UI RECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
(a) Independent Directors
All the Independent Directors (IDs) have provided declaration u/s 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1) of the SERI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under the said Section/ Regulation. The Directors also conliim that they are not disqualified lo be appointed as Directors and they have not been debarred by SEB1 lo hold the office of Director.
(h) Retirement by Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Articles oT Association of the Company, Mr. Dharmendra Kumar Balra (Din no. 07947018) Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible for re-appointment.
(c) Appoint men t/Re-appointment/ Cessation of Directors
Mr. llarvinder Singh Chopra (Din no. 00129891) re-appointed as Managing Director of the Company w.e.f. 02nJ August, 2025 for a period of one year fill 01/08/2026 subject to the approval of shareholders in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Dharmendra Kumar Batra (Din no. 07947018) re-appointed as Whtrie-lime Director of the Company w.e.f. 291*1 June, 2025 for a period of one year till 28th June 2026 subject to the approval of shareholders in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
(d) Number of meetings of Board of Directors
During the year under review 12 (Twelve) meetings oT the Board of Directors were held to transact the business of the company. The time gap between the lwo consecutive meetings wras not exceeding 120 days. Details oT the Board meetings including attendance of Directors at these meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report annexed to this report.
(e) Board Evaluation
The Board of Directors has carried ouL an annual evaluation oT its own performance, Board Committees and individual Directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the
Corporate Governance requirements as prescribed by Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations 2015 (‘“SEBI Listing Regulations”).
The performance of the Board and Committees thereof was evaluated on the basis of the criteria such as the composition and structure, effectiveness of processes, information, involvement of the Members and functioning etc. The Board reviewed the performance of the individual Directors on the basis of the criteria such as the contribution of the individual Director to the Board and Committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive discussion and inputs in meetings, etc.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, the performance of Non-Independent Directors, the performance of the Board as a whole was evaluated. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated.
The review concluded by affirming that Lhe Board as a whole, the Committees of the Board as well as all of its Members, individually, continued to display commitment to good governance, ensuring a constant improvement of processes and procedures, it was further acknowledged that every individual Member of the Board and the Committee thereof contribute its best in the overall growth of the organization.
(fj Details of familiarization Programme
The details of the programme for familiarization of independent directors with the company, their roles, rights, responsibilities iti Lhe company, nature of industry in which the company operates and related matters are posted on the website of [he company at www.piccadily.ctjm.
(g) Corn milieus of Board
Pursuant to requirement under Companies Act ,2013 & Listing Regulations the Board has constituted the following committees :
a) Audit Committee
b) Stakeholder Relationship Committee.
e) Nomination & Remuneration Committee
d) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
e) Risk management committee
The details of committees viz composition, number of meetings held & attendance of committee members in the meeting are given in Corporate Governance Report forming part of Annual Report.
(h) Key Managerial Personnel
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025 [he following persons are the Whole l ime Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of Lhe Company in term of provision of section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
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Sr. No.
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Name
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Designation
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t
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Mr. Harvinder Singh Chopra
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Chairman & Managing Director
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2.
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Mr. Bahnder Kumar (Resigned on OS. 11.2024)
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Chief Financial Officer
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3.
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Mr, Dhannendra Kumar LJatra
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Whole-time Director
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4,
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Mr. Niraj Kumar Schgai
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Company Secretary
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5.
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Mr. Natwar Aggurwal (Joined on OS. 11,2024)
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Chief Financial Officer
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9. REPORTING OF FRAUD
There was no instance of fraud during ihe year under review, which required the Statutory Auditors In report lo ihe Audit Com mi l Lee and/or board under see lion 143 (12) oT act and rules framed there under.
10 STATE OF A FFAIRS OF IHE COMPANY
The stale of a Hairs of the company is presented as pari of Management Discussion and Analysis Report in a separate section forming part of this report, as required under the SFBJ (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015.
1_L MATERIAL CHANGES ft COMMITMENT AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OFTHE COMPANY
There are no material changes affecting ihe financial position of ihe company subsequent lo the close of ihe financial year 2024-25 till the date of report
12. SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY I HE REGULATORS OR COURTS ORTR1 BUNA LS
There are no significant material orders passed by ihe regulators or Courts orTrihunal which would impact the going concern status of the company and its future operation. However, Members uLlention is drawn lo the slaLement on Contingent Liabilities and commitments in the notes forming pari o f the fi nanci al slateme n l.
13. DEPOSITS
Your company has not accepted any deposits from the public during Lheyear. f urther there is nol any non-comp I ianceofChapLer 5 ofCompaniesAcl20l 3 and rules framed thereunder.
14. RISK MANAGEMENT
Your company carries out a periodical exercise lo identify various risks involved in the business & operations of ihe company. After identification, such risks are assessed for the degree of risks involved and accordingly sLeps are taken Lo mitigate ihose risks. The objective of such exercise is lo miligaLe the probable adverse impact on business operations and thus enhance the com pel i liveness. The risk assessment process of the company defines the risk management approach al all levels across the organization including determination of the degree of ns ks and proper steps to be taken to avoid the probable harm. The Board is updated periodically on ihe risks identified and steps taken for mitigating them ihe company has already formulaled policy and committee forlhul purpose.
IS- LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGE
The CompanyTsshare continues to be listed til the BSE Limited (BSE). During the year Equity shares of the company are also listed on National Slock Exchange Limited (NSE). The Annual Listing fee for the financial year 2025-26 has already been paid.
16. REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has adopted a Remuneration Policy for executive and non-exec alive directors and persons who are appointed in Senior Management and Key Managerial positions and to determine their remuneration. The remuneration policy isplaced on the Company's website.
Disclosure of the ralio oT the remuneration oT each director to the median employees remuneration and other requisite details pursuant to section 197(12) oT [he Aet read with Rule 5(t) of the Com pan ies (Appui n Im en t and Rem unera lion o f Ma n ageri al personne 3 R u I es 2 01 4, is annexed to th is Report as Annexure F.
f urther, parlieulars of employees pursuant to Rule 5(2) Si (3) ijf the above Rules, form pari of this Report. However, in terms of pro visions of Section 136 oflhe Act. the Report and Accounts are being senl to ihe Members oF the Company and others entitled thereto, excluding the said parlieulars of employees. The said information is available for inspection al the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days up to the ensuing AGM. Any Member interested in obtaining such particulars may wrile lo the Company Secretary.
17. AUDiTORS ife AUDIT REPORT a. Statutory Auditors
M/s Jain & Associates, the Statutory Auditors of the company were appointed by the members at the 28th Annual General meeLing of the company for an inilial term of 5 years i.e. from the conclusion of 28lh Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of 33rd Annual General meeting oflhe company pursuant to section 139 of the Companies Act 2013. They have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Audi tors oflhe company.
The Auditors Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark. The Noles on Financial statements referred to in the Auditors report are self-explanatory and do not call any further comm en Is.
h. Secretarial Auditors
'Hie Board has, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, approved the appointment of P Chadha & Assv>ciates {Peer Review Certificate No. 1671 /2G22). Practicing Company Secretaries, as Secretarial Auditor of the Company fora lerm of five consec alive years commencing from financial year 2025¬ 2026 to financial year 2029-2030.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31,2025 is attached as Annexurc I ofthis Report.
The Auditors Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
c. CostAuditors
The Board of Directors upon recommendation ol’ the Audit committee appointed Mr. Sanieev K. Bansal, Cost Accountant as the Cost Auditor of Lhe company to conduct cost audit for its Sugar & Distillery unit for the financial year 2025-26.M/s Sanjeev K, Bansal & Associates, Cost Accountants, firm Registration no. 103128 hat submitted a certificate of eligibility for appointment.
The Cost Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31,2024 was filed with the appropriate authorities within Lhe prescribed lime.
18. AMOUNTS PRO POSED TO BE CARRIED TO RESERVES
Particulars of the amounts proposed to be carried to reserves have been covered as part oT the financial performance of the company.
EL CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARN 1NCS AN D OUTGO:
As nequi red under S ecli on 13 4 (3 )(m ) o f the Compan les Ac l 2013 rend withnjle8oflhe Compan les (Accounts) Rules 2014, the information relating to the conservation of the energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, is annexed and forms part of the report as per "Aimexure-B".
20. RELATED PA RTYTRANS ACTIONS
The Board has framed a Policy on related party transactions and placed the same on the Company's website.
The relatedparLy transactions between the Company and the Directors, Key Management Personnel, the subsidiaries, or the relatives have been disclosed in Lhe financial stale men Is in Notes to Financial Statements and compliance of Section 188( I )oflheAct have been duly made wherever applicable.
Details of material contracts or arrangements at arms length basis are at Anncxuro -D,
21. PARTIC Li LARS OF LOANS.CU ARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
Details of Loans, Guarantees and investments covered under the provisions of Section 18(5 of the Companies Act,2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements, and however there is no transact] on during the year.
22 A NTBRNAL CONTROLS
l he Company has over the years evolved effective systems and procedures to ensure internal financial controls in ailils establishments to ensure orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to Company's policies, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness oi’lhe accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financial information.
4 he Audit Committee evaluates the internal financial control system periodically.
An effective communicalion/reporting system operates between the Units and Corporate Office lo keep various establishments a breast of regulatory changes and ensure compliances.
23. CHANGE INTHE NATL RE OF BLSINESS
During the year under review, there haw been no change in the nature of business of the company.
24. EXTRACT OF A.N NLAL REILKN
A copy oT Annua I Return for the year 2023-24, is available on the Company's website www.picc ad ily.com
The Annual Return for the year 2024-25 will be uploaded after filing with the Registrar of Companies in due course.
25. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CflRI COMMUTE E-CSR REPORT
(CSR) Policy has been posted on the website at www.piccadily.com. In compliance with the disclosure about CSR Policy Rules, 2014. During the year under review, the Company was required to spend Rs. 1.29,90,014/-on CSR activities. The Company has spent Rs. 1.40,09.002/-The amounts have been spent on Promoting health care including preventive health care (Blood donation camp & Medicines). Promoting education, including special education and employment enhancing vocational skills especially among chi Idren, women, elderly and Lhe differently ab led and livelihood enhancement projects (Donation of bicycles & Shoes to school going children & wrater Coolers) Conservation oTnatural resources and maintaining, quality ofsoi I, air & water.
The detailed report as per Section 135 of Lhe Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014 has been attached as Anncxurc E.
26. ENVi RONMEN 1/POLtA' I ION CONTROL. HEALTH ANU SAFETY:
A clean environment and safe operations has always been top priority of the management. Safety of all employees, compliances of environmental regulations and preservation oT natural resources are regularly monitored. The effluent and emissions from the plants are regularly monitored and treated. The company has also installed Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facilities.
27. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & POLICIES
Pursuant to regulation 34 (3) of SEB1 (Listing obligation and disclosure requirements) 2015 .Management discussion and Analysis. Corporate Governance Report and Auditors certificate regarding compliance of conditions of corporate governance are made part of the Annual Report as per1f A nne\ ure-C ”.
Your hoard has in accordance with Lhe requirements of Companies Act 2013 & SEBJ (Listing obligation and disclosures requirement) 2015 has adopLed policies such as Related Party Transaction. Corporate Social Responsibility Policy. Whistle Blower, Vigil Mechanism policy etc. These policies are available on the website oTlhe company and can be viewed on www.picciidilv.com.
Your board has in accordance with the requirements of Companies Act 201 3 & SEBI (Listing obligation and disclosure requirements) 2015. has formed Nomination & Remuneration Committee. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Audit Committee & Stakeholders relationship Committee and Risk Management Committee is given in "AnnexurC-G".
28. vk;il mechanism
The Company has formulated and implemented the Whistle Blower Policy/Vigil Mechanism. This has provided a mechanism for directors and employees of the Company and other persons dealing with the Company to report to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, any instance of unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company’s code of conduct. The aforesaid policy has also been uploaded on the Company’s website.
29. INSURANCE
The Company has taken adequate Insurance policies for its assets against the possible risks like fire, flood, public liability, marine etc.
30. POLICY ON SKXLAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION. PROHIBITION AND REDRESSED ACT 2013)
Pursuant to the “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013”, the Company has constituted Internal Complaints Committees at all its workplaces. There has been no complaint reported in this regard to any of the Committees.
A statement with respect to the status of compliance with the provisions relating to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 -NIL
31. EMPLOYEES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The Company continued to maintain harmonious and cordial relations with its workmen in all its establishments.
Further, particulars of employees pursuant to Rule 5(2) & (3) of the above Rules, form part of this Report. However, in terms of provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Report and Accounts arc being sent to all the Members of the Company and others entitled thereto, excluding the said particulars of employees. The said information is available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days up to the ensuing AGM. Any Member interested in obtaining such particulars may write to the Company Secretary.
32. DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required under section 134 (3) (c) and section 134(5) of the Companies Act 2013, Directors state that:
a) sound accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and the judgments and estimates made are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for the year;
b) proper and sufficient care has been taken 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;
c) the Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
d) proper internal financial controls have been laid to be followed by the Company
and such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
e) proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
33. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company is in compliance with the Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-l land General Meetings (SS-2).
34. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS
There are no significant and material orders passed by any regulatory authority or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company’s operations in future.
35. OTHER DISCLOSURES
1. There is no application made or proceedings pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. 2016 during the financial year 2024-2025.
2. There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
36. APPRECIATION
The Directors acknowledge the cooperation, assistance and support extended by Central Government, State Governments, Banks. Financial Institutions, Dealers. Sugarcane farmers. Society at large, Vendors and valued shareholders of the Company. The Directors also to place on record their appreciation for the all-round co-operation and contribution made by the employees at all levels.
For Piccadily Agro Industries Limited
Date: 12.08.2025 Sd/- Sd/-
Place :Gurugram (Dharmender Kumar Batra) (Harvinder Singh Chopra)
Wholetime Director Chairman & Managing Director
DIN No. 07947018 DIN No. 00129891
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