Your Directors take pleasure in presenting their report and audited accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2026.
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
(' in lakhs)
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Year ended 31st March, 2026
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Year ended 31st March, 2025
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Profit before taxation
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2,082.53
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22.68
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Less: Provision for taxation
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11.44
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(5.15)
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Profit after taxation
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2,071.09
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27.83
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Add: Balance brought forward
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20,050,36
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14,642.37
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Less: Dividend paid during the year
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347.73
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3,964.11
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Add: Transfer of fair value reserve of equity instruments designated at FVOCI (Refer note 13 (g) to the Financial Statements)
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6,703.70
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9,344.27
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Balance carried forward
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28,477.42
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20,050.36
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DIVIDEND
Your Directors have recommended dividend of 175% i.e., ' 3.50 (previous year 25% i.e.,' 0.50) per equity share of face value of ' 2/- each for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026, which if approved at the forthcoming 57th Annual General Meeting ("AGM"), will be paid, subject to deduction of tax at source, to all those equity shareholders of the Company whose name appear in the Register of Members as on close of business hours on Friday, 17th July, 2026 and whose name appear as beneficial owners as per the beneficiary list furnished for the purpose by National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited as of the close of business hours on Friday, 17th July, 2026. The dividend on Equity Shares if approved by the Members, would involve gross cash outflow of ' 2,434.10 lakhs (previous year ' 347.73 lakhs). The dividend recommendation is in line with the dividend distribution policy of the Company. The policy is available on the website of the Company under Investors section athttp://uelonline.com/policies/ DIVIDEND%20DISTRIBUTION%20POLICY.pdf
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
During the year, the Company traded in agro commodities totaling to ' 3,200.27 lakhs as compared to ' 11,151.13 lakhs in the previous year. Other income was ' 2,522.94 lakhs as compared to ' 611.83 lakhs in the previous year. The Company has earned profit of ' 2,071.09 lakhs after tax as compared to
profit of '27.83 lakhs in the previous year. The increase in the other income and profit was due to higher declaration of dividend by UPL Limited of 300% in the current year as against 50% in the previous year. The Company is engaged only in trading. The Company's revenue during the year was from trading and other income consisting of dividend on equity shares, mutual funds and interest on bank fixed deposits.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
The Company continues to look at new opportunities of trading. The Company's revenue is also from other income consisting of dividend on equity shares and mutual funds. The financial asset of the Company is mainly investment in listed security and accordingly, any material volatility in the capital market may impact the market value of the investment.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report forms an integral part of this Report.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
No amount is transferred from Profit and Loss Account to the Reserve as provision for proposed dividend.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up Equity Share Capital as on 31st March, 2026 was '1390.92 lakhs.
i) Issue of Equity Shares with differential rights, Issue of Sweat Equity shares and Issue of Employee Stock Options
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares with differential voting rights, Issue of Sweat Equity shares and Issue of Employee Stock Options- (ESOS).
ii) Provision of money by company for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees
The Company has no scheme of provision of money for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
Details of Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements. There are no loans given by the Company. There are no guarantees issued by the Company.
At the 55th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 20 September 2024, the shareholders approved the inter-se transfer of up to 50,00,000 equity shares of UPL Limited, being part of the Company's investment in UPL Limited, in one or more tranches, to Nerka Chemicals Private Limited, a related party of the Company
within the meaning of the Act and the SEBI Regulations, and an entity belonging to the promoter/promoter group. Pursuant to such approval, during the financial year 2024-25, the Company inter-se transferred 17,80,000 equity shares of UPL Limited to Nerka Chemicals Private Limited through a block deal at market price. The sale proceeds from such transfer were utilized towards subscription and payment of the first call money in respect of the Rights Issue of UPL Limited.
Further, during the year and pursuant to the aforesaid shareholder approval, the Company inter-se transferred another 9,80,000 equity shares of UPL Limited to Nerka Chemicals Private Limited and utilized the consideration received therefrom towards payment of the second call money, including premium of '180 per equity share (comprising of ' 1 towards Paid-up value and ' 179 towards Premium). Consequently, all 49,49,947 equity shares allotted to the Company have now been fully paid up.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
a) Statutory Auditor
At the 53rd Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 19th August, 2022, the members of the Company have approved the appointment of M/s. B S R & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration Number 101248W/ W-100022) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company pursuant to Section 139 of the Act for a second term of 5 (five) years from the Company's financial year 2022-23. The Statutory Auditor will hold office till the conclusion of 58th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2027.
The report of the Statutory Auditors on financial statements along with the notes forms part of the Annual Report and contains an Unmodified Opinion without any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
b) Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to Section 204 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Act, read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof, for the time being in force), and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, the Members at the 56th Annual General Meeting appointed M/s. N. L. Bhatia & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries (Firm Registration No. P1996MH055800), as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a first term of five consecutive years, commencing from the financial year 2025-26 and ending with the financial year 2029-30.
The report of the Secretarial Auditors for the financial year 2025-26 is unmodified and do not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark. The Report of
the Secretarial Auditors is annexed herewith as Annexure to Board's Report.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the Company's Articles of Association, Mr. Arun Chandrasen Ashar (DIN: 00192088), Chairman and Non-Executive Director, who retires by rotation at the forthcoming 57th Annual General Meeting (AGM), being eligible, he has offered himself for re-appointment. Based on the performance evaluation and the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors, and in view of his long¬ standing association with the Company, seniority, and significant contributions to its growth, as well as the value of his extensive and diverse experience, the approval of the shareholders is sought by way of a special resolution for his re-appointment as a Non¬ Executive Director, liable to retire by rotation.
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet with the criteria of independence as prescribed both under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 16(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
In terms of Section 150 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, all Independent Directors of the Company have successfully registered their name for inclusion in the 'Independent Directors Data Bank' maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, the declaration in this regard was received from each of them. In the opinion of the Board, all the independent directors are persons of integrity and possesses the relevant expertise and experience (including the proficiency) as required under the Act and the Rules made thereunder.
The Board is of the opinion that the Director recommended for re-appointment as aforesaid possesses the required integrity, expertise, experience and proficiency and recommends the same to the Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
None of the Directors of the Company has incurred any disqualification.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, Regulations 17(10) and 25(4)(a) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, annual performance evaluation was carried out of the performance of the Board, various Board Committees and the directors individually. Various parameters were considered for evaluation and after receiving the input from the Directors, the performance evaluation exercise was carried out. The parameters included Board composition and effectiveness, governance and strategy, meeting process and documentation, Board committees, Chairperson effectiveness, and individual director performance, including specific evaluation criteria for independent directors.
During the year under review, all the Independent Directors met on 6th February 2026 to discuss evaluation of the performance of Non Independent Directors and the Board of Directors as a whole,
evaluation of the performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of the Directors and evaluation of the quality, content and timelines of flow of information between the Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform its duties. The performance of evaluation of each Independent Director was carried out by the Board. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
The information of Director seeking re-appointment as required pursuant to Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Clause 1.2.5 of the Secretarial Standard on General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, is provided in the annexure to the notice convening the 57th AGM of the Company.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, framed and adopted the policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior management and their remuneration. The Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report. The policy lays down criteria for selection of directors and senior management such as expertise, experience and integrity of the directors, independent nature of the directors, personal and professional standing, diversity of the Board, etc. At present no Director of the Company receives any remuneration from the Company except payment of sitting fess to the Independent Directors for attending the Board and Committee meetings. The Senior management employees are working for the Company on deputation basis.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has worked out a Familiarization programme for the Independent Directors, with a view to familiarize them with their role, rights and responsibilities in the Company, nature of Industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company, etc.
Through the Familiarization programme, the Company apprises the independent directors about the financial performance, internal control system, statutory compliances, corporate governance practices and regulatory updates.
At the time of appointment of independent director, a formal letter of appointment is given which explains role, responsibility and rights in the Company. Details of Familiarization programme of Independent Directors with the Company are available on the website of the Companyhttps://www.uelonline.com/pdf/UEL familiarisation program independent directors.pdf
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE ('D&O')
As required pursuant to the Regulation 25(10) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has undertaken Directors and Officers
insurance ('D & O insurance') for its Directors, Officers, and Employees of the Company, which covers them from alleged breach of fiduciary duty while performing their duties.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND BOARD COMMITTEES
The details of number of meetings of Board and Board Committees of the Company are set out in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
COMPOSITION OF BOARD COMMITTEES• Audit Committee
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(1) of the Act, Rule 6 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 18 read with Part C of Schedule II to the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has constituted an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors consisting of three Independent Directors. The details of the composition of the Audit Committee is provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report. During the Financial Year 2025-26, all recommendations made by the Audit Committee to the Board were accepted by the Board and there were no instances of non- acceptance.
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Act, Rule 6 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II to the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has constituted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors consisting of two Independent Directors and one Non-Executive Director. The details of the composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
• Stakeholders Relationship Committee
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 20 read with Part D of Schedule II to the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has constituted a Stakeholders Relationship Committee of the Board of Directors, consisting of three members of the Board of Directors including one Independent Director. The details of the composition of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee is provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
• Risk Management Committee
Pursuant to the Regulation 21 read with Part D of Schedule II to the amended SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors consisting of three members of the Board of Directors including one Independent Director. The details of the composition of the Risk Management Committee is
provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Your Board of Directors has approved the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy for your Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. The CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company at http://uelonline.com/policies/Corporate%20Social%20
Responsibilitv%20Policv.pdf
The Company through its CSR Policy believes and acts on an ethos of generosity and compassion, characterized by a willingness to build a society that works for everyone. Apart from continuously fulfilling all its regulatory requirements related to the laws of land, the Company believes in a well-structured corporate social responsibility culture. The Company undertakes or supports projects/programs in line with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
Pursuant to the provisions of sub-section (9) of Section 135 of the Companies Act, if the amount to be spent by a Company under sub-section (5) of Section 135 does not exceed fifty lakh rupees, the requirement under sub-section (1) for constitution of the CSR Committee shall not be applicable and hence the Company has not constituted CSR Committee. The functions of CSR Committee provided under this section is being discharged by the Board of Directors of the Company. The Board of the Company may constitute the CSR Committee, as and when required to do so, by following the sections, sub-sections, rules, regulations, notifications issued or to be issued, from time to time, by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs or the Central Government of India.
During the immediately preceding financial year, the provisions of Corporate Social Responsibility under section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 were not applicable and therefore the Company was not required to spend any amount towards CSR activities during the year 2025-26. Consequently, a brief outline of the CSR Policy of the Company, the CSR initiatives undertaken during the financial year 2025-26 and the Annual Report on CSR activities as required by the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 are not applicable and hence not given as annexure to this Report.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Mrs. Sandra Rajnikant Shroff (DIN: 00189012), Managing Director; Mr. K. M. Thacker (ICSI Membership No. ACS 6843), Company Secretary and Compliance Officer; and Mr. Bipin P. Chheda (ICAI Membership No. ACA 101820), Chief Financial Officer, are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on the date of this report, in accordance with Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act, read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Further, pursuant to the superannuation of Mr. K. M. Thacker (with effect from June 3, 2026), the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 27, 2026, appointed Mr. Amit Jain (ICSI Membership No. 37744) as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer with effect from June 4, 2026.
DISCLOSURE RELATING TO REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
As none of the Directors of your Company receives remuneration from the Company and the Senior management employees are working for the Company on deputation basis, the information required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, in respect of Directors / employees of your Company is not given.
The Company has no employee who- (i) if employed throughout the financial year, was in receipt of remuneration, in aggregate, more than Rupees one crore and two lakh, or (ii) if employed for a part of the financial year, was in receipt of remuneration, in aggregate, more than Rupees eight lakh and fifty thousand per month. Hence, the information required to be given pursuant to the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, is not applicable and hence not attached.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All Related Party Transactions entered into during the year were on arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There were no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. Accordingly, the disclosure of related party transactions in Form AOC-2 pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Act read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not attached to this Report.
All Related Party Transactions are approved by the Audit Committee. Prior omnibus approval is obtained from the Audit Committee in respect of the transactions which are repetitive in nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the audit committee. The Audit Committee of the Company consists of only Independent Directors.
The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company's website. The same can be accessed on the website of the Companyhttps://uelonline.com/policies/ Policy-on-Related-Party-Transactions.pdf
As required pursuant to the provisions of Sections 177 and 188 of the Act and the Regulation 23(1) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on September 20, 2024 obtained approval of the Members for undertaking related party transactions which may exceed the materiality threshold of ten per cent of the annual turnover of the Company as per the last audited financial statements, and which are in the ordinary course of business and on arms' length basis.
Detailed disclosures of related party transactions, as required under IND AS-24, including the names of related parties and particulars of transactions undertaken with them, are provided in the Notes to the financial statements. Such disclosures are also submitted to the stock exchanges on a half-yearly basis.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has formed Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy to deal with any fraud, irregularity or mismanagement in the Company. The policy enables any employee or director to directly communicate to the Chairman of the Audit Committee to report any fraud, irregularity or mismanagement in the Company. The policy ensures strict confidentiality while dealing with concerns and also that no discrimination or victimization is meted out to any whistle blower. The policy is also posted on the website of the Companyhttps://uelonline.com/policies/UEL WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY.pdf
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has established and maintained an internal control system commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The framework encompasses policies, procedures and segregation of duties across key financial, operational and compliance processes to ensure transactions are properly authorized, recorded and supported by adequate documentation. Internal controls are reviewed periodically by the internal audit function, currently outsourced to M/s. Shah A P & Associates Chartered Accountants (Firm Reg. No. 157129W) and by management to identify and remediate control gaps. The report prepared by internal audit team forms the basis of utilization by the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer for financial reporting as required under Regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Internal Controls over Financial Reporting:
The adequacy and effectiveness of internal financial controls over financial reporting are reviewed and evaluated by the Audit Committee. Significant findings, material weaknesses and recommendations arising from internal audits are reported to the Audit Committee; corrective actions are tracked to closure and validated by follow-up reviews. The Company complies with applicable Accounting Standards and maintains accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in India, which together support the preparation of reliable financial statements that present a true and fair view.
Based on the assessments and assurance provided by the internal audit function and management, the Board is satisfied that the Company's internal control system, including internal financial controls over financial reporting, is adequate and operating effectively for the current business environment. The Board continues to monitor developments and strengthen controls as required to address evolving risks.
RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Pursuant to the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has prepared Risk Management Framework for identifying and evaluating various major business risks faced by the Company. Risk Management Framework aims to lay down the procedure for risk assessment and risk minimization. Risk Management Framework is prepared to ensure internal controls and effectively respond to any changes in the business environment so as to achieve high degree of business performance, limit any negative impact on its working and avail of benefits arising out of any business opportunities. There are standard practices in place to ensure that strong financial controls are in place.
The Company has constituted, pursuant to Regulation 21 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation 2015, a Risk Management Committee consisting of three Directors of the Company including one Independent Director. The role of the Committee is to formulate a detailed risk management policy including framework for identification of various internal and external risks faced by the Company. The role of the Committee is also to oversee implementation of risk management, to monitor and evaluate significant risk exposures of the Company, evaluate the adequacy of risk management systems and assess management's appropriate methodology to mitigate the exposures in a timely manner. The Committee gets regular inputs from management and thereafter various risks are identified and mitigating plans are developed to resolve the same. There is continuous monitoring by the Committee to ensure that the mitigation plans are effectively met in case risks arises.
The audit committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls.
Key business risks perceived by the Company and mitigating initiatives are as under:
- Funding risk:- As there are only trading activities in the Company, the Company may not be able to mobilize adequate funds, if any, in time. The mitigating factors are that the Company has good investment in the quoted shares, so raising additional funds, if any, will not be difficult for the Company.
- Regulatory risk:- Any change in Government / Regulators Policy / Rules / Regulations will require fresh compliances. The mitigating factors are that the group has very strong and dedicated team consisting of professionals to study regulatory changes and fresh compliance requirement.
- Foreign currency fluctuation risk:- The Company is engaged in the trading activities, which may subject to risk of less profit / loss on account of volatility in foreign currency exchange. The mitigating factors are that the management ensures to enters in trading transactions in such a way that there are minimal risks of volatility in foreign currency exchange or the Company may take adequate forward cover for foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Cyber Security Risk:- The Company is subjected to risks associated with IT and cybersecurity related to dealing with cybercrime, theft of sensitive information. The mitigating factors are that the group has Best-in-class IT Infrastructure and IT security systems that has established robust firewalls and disaster recovery mechanisms. Perpetual event monitoring, implementation of suitable access controls, continuous improvement on IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity and educating the entire group on safe behavior and practices are regularly undertaken.
- Trading business Risks: The Company is engaged in the trading business of various items viz., ago commodities, metals, chemicals etc. The Company does business directly in the market through contractual arrangements with suppliers and customers, i.e., deals in market are done through sale and purchase contracts at pre-determined rates and quantities, with small tolerance, with the help of market intermediaries. There can be risks on unfulfillment of contractual terms by suppliers or customers such as non¬ delivery, late / short delivery, quality issues, etc., from supply side and non-payment from customer side. The Company also does business on MCX Commodity platform, i.e., deals are done on MCX platform through intermediary registered with MCX/SEBI. The deals are only done when there is difference between the spot rates and future rates based on the available future contracts at MCX.
REPORTING OF FRAUD
The Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as specified under section 143 (12) of the Act.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
99.51% of the total paid up equity shares of the Company are dematerialized as on 31st March, 2026.
INFORMATION REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY ETC.
The particulars relating to energy conservation, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required to be disclosed under section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with the Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, for the year 31st March, 2026 is furnished here below.
I. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY - Not Applicable
II. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION - Not Applicable
III. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO
' in Lakhs.
(a) Foreign Exchange earned Nil
(b) Foreign Exchange outgo Nil
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them, the directors make the following statements in terms of Section 134(3)(c) of the Act:
a) That in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31st March, 2026, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any.
b) That such accounting policies as mentioned in Note 2.2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements have been selected and applied consistently and judgement and estimates have been made that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2026 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date.
c) That 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.
d) That the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
e) That proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively.
f) That systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company and its Board has been complying with Corporate Governance to the extent set out in this respect as a separate report, in pursuance of requirement of para C of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, as applicable.
A Certificate from Secretarial Auditors regarding compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under para E of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations is attached and forms integral part of this Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING
A separate section on Environment, Social and Governance ("ESG") parameters, namely the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report ("BRSR"), is attached and forms part of this
Annual Report, in accordance with the disclosure requirements contained in Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Board of Directors state that applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e., SS-1 and SS-2, issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, relating to "Meetings of the Board of Directors" and "General Meetings" respectively, have been duly followed by the Company.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the draft annual return for Financial Year 2025-26 prepared in accordance with Section 92(3) of the Act is made available on the website of the Company and the web link of such draft Annual Return ishttps://www. uelonline.com/annual returns.html
LISTING OF THE COMPANY'S EQUITY SHARES
The Equity Shares of your Company continue to be listed on the BSE Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. There is no default in paying annual listing fees.
INSURANCE
All the properties of the Company, to its best judgement, have been adequately insured.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators/ Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
EVENTS AFTER BALANCE SHEET DATE
There have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company, which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the balance sheet relates and the date of this Report.
GENERAL
No disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following points as there were no transactions / information on these items or were not applicable to your Company during the year under review:
a) The Company has no subsidiary as on 31st March, 2026.
b) The Company has not accepted any deposits from public.
c) Disclosure as per Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
d) No application has been filed for corporate insolvency resolution process, by or against the Company, under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year under review.
e) There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
f) Maintenance of Cost Records under section 148 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
g) Disclosures related to Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors are thankful to all the stakeholders and various government agencies and ministries for their continued support.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in the Director's Report and the Management Discussion and Analysis describing the Company's objectives, expectations or predictions, may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could influence the Company's operations include: changes in government policies and tax laws, economic development of the country, and other factors which are material to the business operations of the Company.
Mumbai By Order of the Board of Directors
27 th May, 2026 For UNIPHOS ENTERPRISES LTD.
Registered Office:
11, G.I.D.C., Vapi
Dist. Valsad, Gujarat, Arun Chandrasen Ashar
Pin- 396 195 Chairman
Tel. No.: 0260-2400717 (DIN: 00192088)
Fax: 0260-2401823 Website: www.uelonline.com E-mail: uel.investors@upl-ltd.com CIN: L24219GJ1969PLC001588
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