To,
The Members,
Your Directors have pleasure in placing before you the 65 Annual Report
of the Company along with the Accounts for the Financial Year ended 31 March, 2025:
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Rs In Lakhs)
Accounting Year |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Revenue from Operations |
66,151 |
64,700 |
Other Income |
946 |
1,210 |
Profit before interest, depreciation and
taxation |
7,036 |
8,724 |
Interest |
62 |
35 |
Depreciation |
874 |
858 |
Provision for taxation (net) |
1,365 |
1,825 |
Profit after tax |
4,735 |
6,006 |
Profit and Loss Account balance B/f |
15,663 |
11,359 |
Income Tax adjustment of earlier years |
- |
- |
Profit available for Appropriation |
20,398 |
17,365 |
Transfer to General Reserve |
700 |
700 |
Interim Dividend |
- |
- |
Final Dividend |
1,253 |
1,002 |
Balance carried to the Balance Sheet |
19,145 |
15,663 |
DIVIDEND
For the year under review, the Directors have recommended Final
Dividend of Rs. 1.50/- per share i.e., @ 30% (Rs. 2.50/- per share i.e., @ 50% for the
previous year) on Equity Shares of face value of Rs. 5/- (Rupees Five Only) each of the
Company. The total dividend outgo shall be Rs. 1,503 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,253 lakhs
during the previous year.
OPERATIONS
The revenue from operations for the year ended 31 March, 2025 amounted
to Rs. 66,151 lakhs as against Rs. 64,700 lakhs for the previous year. Thus, the income
from operations of the Company has increased by about 2 % as compared to last year's
revenue from operations.
During the year 2024-25 profit before tax as compared to last year has
reduced by 22 % from Rs. 7,831 lakhs to Rs. 6,100 lakhs and profit after tax has reduced
by 21 % from Rs. 6,006 lakhs to Rs. 4,735 lakhs.
THE AMOUNT, IF ANY, WHICH IT PROPOSES TO CARRY TO ANY RESERVES
During the Financial Year ended 31 March, 2025, the Company proposes to
transfer Rs. 7.00 Crores to general reserves.
SHARE CAPITAL
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as of 31 March, 2025
was Rs. 25,05,60,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Crores Five Lakhs Sixty Thousand Only)
comprising 5,01,12,000 (Five Crores One Lakh Twelve Thousand Only) equity shares of Rs.
5/- (Rupees Five Only) each.
During the year under review, the Company listed its specified
securities on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) w.e.f. 20 December, 2024.
Subsequent to the year end and up to the date of the this Report, the
Company has declared a Bonus Shares in the ratio of 1:1 i.e. 1 (One) new fully paid up
Bonus Equity Share of Rs. 5/- each for every 1 (One) existing fully paid up Equity Share
of Rs. 5/- each, held by the shareholders of the Company.
The Capital Structure is as follow:
The Authorised Equity Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 51,00,00,000
(Rupees Fifty-One Crores Only) comprising 10,20,00,000 (Ten Crores Twenty Lakhs Only)
equity shares of Rs. 5/- (Rupees Five Only) each.
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital Post Bonus Issue has increased to Rs.
50,11,20,000/- (Rupees Fifty Crores Eleven Lakhs Twenty Thousand Only) comprising
10,02,24,000 (Ten Crores Two Lakhs Twenty Four Thousand Only) equity shares of Rs. 5/-
(Rupees Five Only) each.
Apart from this, the Company has neither issued shares with
differential voting rights nor has granted any stock options or sweat equity.
TRANSFER TO IEPF
In accordance with the provisions of Section 124, 125 & other
applicable provisions, if any of the Act, read with IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit,
Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (hereinafter referred to as IEPF Rules) (including any
statutory modifications(s) or re-enactments(s) thereof for the time being in force) the
amount of dividend remaining unpaid or unclaimed is required to be transferred to IPEF,
maintained by the Central Government.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the Act read with the
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund)
Rules, 2016 as amended ("IEPF Rules") all the shares on which dividend remains
unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven consecutive years or more shall be transferred
to demat account of the IEPF authority as notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
In terms of the IEPF Rules, Rs. 1,81,396/- amount of unpaid/unclaimed
dividends and 11,104 shares were transferred during the financial year 2024-25.
EXPORTS
Exports for the year ended 31 March, 2025 have increased by about 19 %
from Rs. 30,410 lakhs to Rs. 36,336 lakhs.
CURRENT OUTLOOK
We are pleased to inform you that the Company has received the European
Directorate for the Quality Medicine (EDQM) Certificate of Suitability (CEP) for
Allopurinol and Ambroxol HCL.
During the FY 2024-25, the equity shares of the Company were even
listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) w.e.f. 20 December, 2024.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FY OF THE COMPANY TO
WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
The Company has inaugurated its new Manufacturing Block API-3 situated
at E-17/3, E-17/4 & E-18, M.I.D.C., Tarapur, Boisar, Dist. Palghar 401506, India on 15
November 2024, which has increase existing overall operational capacity by 400 MT/Annum.
During FY 2024-25, We have enhanced the capacity from 1,800 MTPA to
2,200 MTPA at our Boisar site.
During FY 2024-25, the Company has made an investment into the solar
power Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) by subscribing the Equity shares of Huoban Energy 5
Private Limited.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company and
pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the applicable
rules made thereof, Mr. Bharat Nemchand Shah and Mr. Gaurav Satish Shah, Directors of the
Company shall be liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing 65 Annual General Meeting and
being eligible have offered themselves for re-appointment.
Please note that Mr. Sandeep M. Joshi, Director completed his second
and final term as an Independent Director and consequently ceased to be a Director of the
Company w.e.f. 21 August, 2024.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on 31 March, 2025, Mr. Ritesh Shah, Joint Managing Director, Mr.
Vivek Shah, Joint Managing Director, Mr. Darshan Rampariya, Chief Financial Officer and
Mr. Manan Jayesh Vadhan, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer were the Key
Managerial Personnel of the Company under the provisions of Sections
2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and
Qualifications of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following
statements in terms of Section 134(3) (c) read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act,
2013-
i) That in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the
year ended 31 March, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along
with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any.
ii) That the Directors had 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 at the end of
the financial year viz. 31 March, 2025 and of the profit or loss of the Company for the
year ended on that date.
iii) That the Directors had 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.
iv) That the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis.
v) That proper internal financial controls were in place and that the
financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively.
vi) That the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance
with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating
effectively.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR(S) AND RE-APPOINTMENT, IF ANY
The Company has received necessary declaration from each Independent
Director under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that he/she meets the criteria
of independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation
16(b) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations, 2015").
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, none of
the Independent Directors are liable to retire by rotation.
LISTING ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE
The Company's shares are listed with BSE Limited and the Company
has paid the necessary Annual Listing Fees for the Financial Year 2025-26.
The Company's shares are listed with National Stock Exchange of
India Limited w.e.f 20 December, 2024 and the Company has paid the necessary Annual
Listing Fees for the Financial Year 2025-26.
DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted or renewed any Deposits within the meaning
of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the
Financial Statements provided in this Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The Statement of particulars of employees under Section 197(12) read
with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel),
Rules, 2014 is not provided with as during the financial year under review, no employee of
the Company including Managing Director and Whole Time Directors were in receipt of
remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said rules.
MEETINGS
During the year 6 (Six) Board Meetings and 4 (Four) Audit Committee
Meetings were convened and held. The details of which are given in the Corporate
Governance Report that forms part of the Annual Report. The maximum interval between any
two
Meetings did not exceed 120 days, as prescribed under the Companies
Act, 2013.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation
17(10) of the Listing Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance
evaluation of its own performance, the Directors individually, the Chairperson's as
well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit Committee, Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Stakeholder
Relationship Committee. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been
explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
FAMILARISATION PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Familiarisation Programme has been carried out by the Company for the
Independent Directors, details of which has been uploaded on the Company's website
i.e. www.anuhpharma.com.
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has a robust Business Risk Management (BRM) framework to
identify, evaluate business risks and opportunities. This framework seeks to create
transparency, minimize adverse impact on the business objectives and enhance the
Company's competitive advantage. The business risk framework defines the risk
management approach across the enterprise at various levels including documentation and
reporting. The framework has different risk models which help in identifying risks trend,
exposure and potential impact analysis at a Company level as also separately for business.
The Company has adopted Financial Risk Management Policy.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL
The Company has in place internal financial controls with reference to
the financial statements. The Company has adopted
policy on internal financial control system for proper observation of
internal financial controls.
POLICIES
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy
The Company has a vigil mechanism named whistle blower policy in
accordance with section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations, 2015,
to deal with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The vigil mechanism/whistle
blower policy is uploaded on the Company's website i.e. www.anuhpharma.com.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Board has framed a Nomination and Remuneration Policy for selection
and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration on the
recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. The Nomination and
Remuneration Policy is uploaded on the Company's website i.e. www.anuhpharma.com.
Policy against sexual harassment of Woman at workplace
In order to prevent sexual harassment of women at work place a new act
the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013 has been notified. Under the said Act every Company is required to set up an Internal
Complaints Committee to look into complaints relating to sexual harassment at work place
of any women employee.
A policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace has
been adopted and Internal Complaints Committee was also reconstituted by the Board of
Directors of the Company. The policy and the composition of Internal Complaints Committee
are uploaded on the Company's website. i.e. www.anuhpharma.com
The company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution
of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Disclosure under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Pursuant to the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, and the Companies (Accounts)
Second Amendment Rules, 2025, the Company has in place an Internal Complaints Committee
(ICC) to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment at the workplace.
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, the following details
are reported:
Number of sexual harassment complaints received during the year: 0
Number of complaints disposed of during the year: 0
Number of complaints pending for more than 90 days: 0
Number of awareness programs or workshops conducted for employees: 1
Number of employees as on the closure of financial year: O Female: 11 O
Male: 247 O Transgender: NIL
Statement on Compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company confirms that it has complied with all applicable
provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 during the financial year, including but not
limited to the grant of maternity leave, nursing breaks, and protection from dismissal
during maternity, wherever applicable.
Policy for Preservation of Documents
In terms of Regulation 9 of the Listing Regulations, 2015, the Board
has adopted this Policy for Preservation of Documents. To determine preservation period
for records/documents based on their reference value and legal requirements. The Policy is
uploaded on the Company's website. i.e. www.anuhpharma.com
Policy for Determination of Materiality of any Event or Information
In pursuance of Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations, 2015, the
Company has adopted the policy for determination of materiality of any event or
information based on the criteria mentioned in the said regulation ("Material
Information") and that the information has been and is being promptly forwarded to
the Stock Exchange. The Policy is uploaded on the Company's website. i.e.
www.anuhpharma.com
Archival Policy
This Policy is framed in compliance with the Regulation 30 of the
Listing Regulations, 2015. The policy is uploaded on the
Company's website. i.e. www.anuhpharma.com
AUTHORIZE KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING
MATERIALITY OF AN EVENT
OR INFORMATION
The Company has authorized Mr. Ritesh Shah, Joint Managing Director and
Mr. Manan Vadhan, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company for the purpose
of determining the materiality of an event or information and for making disclosures to
Stock exchange(s) under Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations, 2015.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
{Section 134}
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology
absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo is annexed as "Annexure - 1"
to the Directors' Report.
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
As required under Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, a Cash Flow
Statement is part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made
thereunder, the Board of Directors has constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) Committee under the Chairmanship of Mr. Siddharth J. Shah, Non-Executive Independent
Director. The other Members of the Committee are Mr. Bipin N. Shah, Vice Chairman &
Non - Executive Director and Mr. Arun L. Todarwal, Chairman & Non-Executive
Non-Independent Director. The CSR policy of the Company is uploaded on the Company's
website. Other details of the CSR activities undertaken by the Company as required under
Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 i.e. CSR Report is annexed as "Annexure -
2" to the Directors' Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to building sustainable business. The Company
has initiated various ESG initiatives like, water conservation, energy conservation
projects, tree plantation and others with goal to achieve planet resilience and a
commitment towards carbon neutral environment. The Company, through its investment in
solar power project having size of 3.30 MW will result in sustainable green energy as a
responsibility towards the planet.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form
MGT-7 is available on the website of the Company at www.anuhpharma.com.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTY
All related party transactions that were entered into during the
financial year were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of
business. All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee and the
Board for approval. Policy on Transactions with Related Parties as approved by the Board
is uploaded on the Company's website.
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred
to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, in the prescribed Form AOC-2, is annexed
as "Annexure - 3" to the Directors' Report.
RATIO OF DIRECTOR'S REMUNERATION TO MEDIAN EMPLOYEE'S
REMUNERATION AND OTHER DISCLOSURES
The table containing the names and other particulars of ratio of
Director's Remuneration to Median Employee's Remuneration in accordance with the
provisions 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 annexed
as "Annexure - 4" to the Director's Report.
SIGNIFICANT MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
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.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As required by Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations), a Management Discussion
and Analysis Report is a part of this report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company continues to imbibe and emulate the best corporate
governance practices aimed at building trust among all stakeholders - shareholders,
employees, customers, suppliers and others. Your Company believes that fairness,
transparency, responsibility and accountability are the four key elements of corporate
governance. The Corporate Governance Report presented in a separate section forms an
integral part of this Annual Report.
AUDITORS
In accordance with the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Audit and
Auditors) Rules, 2014, M/s. Jayantilal Thakkar & Co., Chartered
Accountants (Firm Registration Number 104133W), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of
the Company in the 62 Annual General Meeting held on 05 August, 2022 to hold office from
the conclusion of the 62 Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 67 Annual
General Meeting i.e. from F.Y.2022-23 to F.Y. 2026-27.
COST AUDITORS & COST AUDIT REPORT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the Board has, on the
recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointed CMA Mr. Ankit Kishor Chande, having
Membership No. 34051 for conducting the audit of cost records of bulk drugs maintained by
the Company for the financial year 2025-26 at a remuneration of 1,20,000/- (Rupees One
Lakh Twenty Thousand Only) plus GST as applicable and reimbursement of out of pocket
expenses as may be incurred by him for conducting the Cost Audit for the financial year
2025-26.
In view of the requirements of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Company has obtained from the Cost Auditor written consent along with certificates
with respect to compliance with the conditions specified under Rule 6(1A) of the Companies
(cost records and audit) Rules, 2014.
In terms of the provisions of Section 148(3) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the remuneration
payable to the Cost Auditor is required to be ratified by the Members of the Company.
Accordingly, a resolution seeking Member's ratification for the remuneration payable
to the Cost Auditor forms part of the Notice convening the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Company has filed the Cost Audit Report for the financial year
ended 31 March, 2024 submitted by Ankit Chande, Cost Auditor on 02 August, 2024. The Cost
Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 shall be filed in due course.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
The Secretarial Audit Report (Form No. MR-3) issued by M/s. Pramod S.
Shah and Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries., Secretarial Auditor of the Company
for the year ended 31 March, 2025 is annexed as "Annexure - 5" to the
Director's Report.
The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report has been submitted to the
stock exchange within the prescribed time.
In accordance with the amendments in SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 dated 12/12/2024, pursuant to provisions of
Regulation 24A, as being amended from time to time, the Board has, on the recommendation
of the Audit Committee, appointed M/s. GHV & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries,
having UIN.: P2016MH057400 for conducting the secretarial audit from FY 2025-26 to FY
2029-30 at such remuneration as may be mutually agreed between the Board of Directors and
the Secretarial Auditors, along with applicable taxes thereon and in addition to the out
of pocket expenses as maybe incurred in connection with Secretarial Audit of the Company.
During the year under review, the Company has complied with all the
applicable provisions of the Secretarial Standards.
REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditors and
Secretarial Auditors have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by
its Officers or Employees to the Audit Committee under section 143(12) of the Act, details
of which needs to be mentioned in this Report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the
assistance and cooperation received from our bankers, employees, auditors and consultants
during the period under review. The Directors sincerely appreciate the high degree of
professionalism, commitment and dedication displayed by employees at all levels. The
Directors also place on record their gratitude to the Members for their continued support
and confidence.
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By Order of the Board |
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Arun L. Todarwal |
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Chairman |
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(DIN: 00020916) |
Registered Office: |
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3-A, Shiv Sagar Estate, North Wing, |
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Dr. Annie Besant Road, |
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Worli, Mumbai - 400 018 |
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Date : 23 May, 2025 |
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Place : Mumbai. |
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