Dear Members,
Your Directors have the pleasure in presenting the Thirtieth Board's Report of the
Company ("the Company" or "Brigade") together with the Audited
Financial Statements (Consolidated and Standalone) for the year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Total Income |
2,38,406 |
2,22,400 |
5,31,354 |
5,06,415 |
Operating Expenditure |
1,68,222 |
1,57,240 |
3,66,000 |
3,70,234 |
Earnings before Interest, Tax Depreciation & Amortisation |
70,184 |
65,160 |
1,65,354 |
1,36,181 |
Depreciation & Amortisation |
7,978 |
7,824 |
28,878 |
30,209 |
Finance Costs |
12,964 |
14,407 |
49,549 |
49,104 |
Profit before share of profit of joint venture |
49,242 |
42,929 |
86,927 |
56,868 |
Share of profit of joint venture |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Profit before tax |
49,242 |
42,929 |
86,927 |
56,868 |
Tax expense |
|
|
|
|
- Current tax |
17,291 |
11,483 |
30,292 |
20,099 |
- Deferred tax (credit) |
(13,579) |
(373) |
(11,412) |
(3,335) |
Total tax expense |
3,712 |
11,110 |
18,880 |
16,764 |
Profit for the year |
45,530 |
31,819 |
68,047 |
40,104 |
Other comprehensive income |
(274) |
(38) |
(429) |
(44) |
Total comprehensive income for the year |
45,256 |
31,781 |
67,618 |
40,060 |
Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to: |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Equity holders of the parent |
- |
- |
68,151 |
45,117 |
Non-Controlling interests |
- |
- |
(533) |
(5,057) |
Details of Appropriations:
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Surplus in the retained earnings as per last financial statements |
2,15,285 |
1,88,120 |
1,40,878 |
1,02,435 |
Total Comprehensive income for the year (net of Non-controlling interest) |
45,256 |
31,781 |
68,151 |
45,117 |
Cash dividends declared and paid |
(4,623) |
(4,616) |
(4,623) |
(4,616) |
Other adjustments (Net) |
- |
- |
(138) |
(2,058) |
Net Surplus in the statement of profit and loss carried forward |
2,55,918 |
2,15,285 |
2,04,268 |
1,40,878 |
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW:
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company has on a standalone basis, clocked a
total revenue of Rs.2,38,406 Lakhs as compared to Rs.2,22,400 Lakhs for the previous year
ended March 31, 2024, an increase of 7% on a year- on-year basis primarily due to the
dividend income from subsidiaries. Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and
Amortization (EBITDA) has increased to Rs.70,184 Lakhs from Rs.65,160 Lakhs, an increase
of 8% primarily due to the dividend income from subsidiaries. Total Comprehensive income
was at Rs.45,256 Lakhs for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 as compared to
Rs.31,781 Lakhs for the previous year, an increase by 42% is mainly due to reduction of
Interest and depreciation.
The consolidated revenue for the Company for the financial year 2024-25 was Rs.5,31,354
Lakhs as compared to Rs.5,06,415 Lakhs in the previous year, an increase of 5% on year
on-year basis due to better performance in leasing and hospitality segments. Earnings
before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) increased to Rs.1,65,354
Lakhs as compared to Rs.1,36,181 Lakhs for the previous year ended March 31, 2024,
increase of 21% on a year-on-year basis due to better performance in leasing and
hospitality segments. Total Comprehensive income was at Rs.67,618 Lakhs for the financial
year ended March 31, 2025 as compared to income of Rs.40,060 Lakhs for the previous year,
an increase by 69% is primarily due to reduction of Interest and depreciation.
SUBSIDIARIES/JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES:
The Company has 17 direct subsidiaries, Rs.step down subsidiaries, 1 Joint Venture and
3 limited liability partnerships as at March 31, 2025.
During the year under review:
a) The Company has acquired additional 1.71% stake during the financial year in BCV
Developers Private Limited, its subsidiary company from the erstwhile shareholders,
thereby increasing its total shareholding to 68.75%.
b) Brigade Tetrarch Private Limited (BTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the company,
has incorporated "Brigade HRC LLP" a limited liability partnership (LLP) as a
subsidiary to undertake development of real estate projects by way of capital contribution
of Rs.67 Lakhs (67%) in the LLP.
c) Mysore Projects Private Limited (Material wholly owned Subsidiary of the Company )
and Brigade Tetrarch Private Limited (Wholly owned subsidiary of the Company) together
acquired 49% and 2% respectively by way of allotment of equity shares in Ananthay
Properties Private Limited which is in to real estate business. Due to this Ananthay
Properties Private Limited has become a step down subsidiary of the Company with effect
from December 16, 2024.
d) Zoiros Projects Private Limited (Zoiros), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company
entered into a Joint Venture agreement with Gruhas Proptech LLP (Gruhas). Pursuant to this
agreement, Zoiros allotted 39,50,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each to the Company and
49,50,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each to Gruhas on March 18, 2025. Zoiros ceased to be a
subsidiary company as the equity stake of the Company reduced from 100% to 50%.
e) Scheme of Amalgamation for merger of Tandem Allied Services Private Limited, a
stepdown subsidiary of the Company with WTC Trades & Projects Private Limited a wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company filed with the Honorable Bengaluru Bench of the National
Company Law Tribunal in the previous financial year is in final stages of hearing.
MATERIAL SUBSIDIARIES:
Brigade Tetrarch Private Limited has become a material subsidiary based on the
thresholds on the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the
financial year ended March 31, 2025 which was approved by the Audit Committee and Board on
May 14, 2025.
As on March 31, 2025, The Company have 2 unlisted material subsidiary i.e Mysore
Projects Private Limited and Brigade Tetrarch Private Limited as per the thresholds laid
down under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
('SEBI Listing Regulations').
The Secretarial Audit report of Mysore Projects Private Limited, Material Subsidiary is
appended to and forms part of this Report as Annexure-4.
The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a Policy for determining material
subsidiaries in line with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015. The Policy is available at Company's website at:
https://docs.brigadegroup.com/assets/docs/investor/ policies/policy for determining
material subsidiaries.pdf
DRAFT RED HERRING PROSPECTUS FILED BY BRIGADE HOTEL VENTURES LIMITED:
Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited ('BHVL'), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company has
filed draft red herring prospectus dated October 30, 2024 with Securities & Exchange
Board of India for an initial public offering of equity shares of face value of Rs.10 each
("Equity shares") comprising of fresh issue of Equity shares aggregating upto
Rs.90,000 Lakhs.
The Issue includes an offer
(i) within India, to Indian institutional, non-institutional and retail investors in
compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, as amended ("SEBI ICDR
Regulations"), and
(ii) outside the United States in "offshore transactions" as defined in and
in reliance on Regulation S under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and
the applicable laws of the jurisdictions where those offers and sales are made. In
accordance with the provisions of the SEBI ICDR Regulations, the Issue includes
reservation for subscription by certain eligible shareholders of the Company and certain
eligible employees.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SUBSIDIARIES/JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
The consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year 2024-25 are prepared
in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act')
including Indian Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act,
2013. The audited consolidated financial statements together with the Auditors' Report
thereon form part of the Annual Report.
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a Statement containing salient
features of the financial statements of each of the Subsidiaries Companies and Joint
Venture Companies in the prescribed Form AOC-1 is appended as Annexure-1 to this
report.
Audited financial statements together with the related information and other reports of
each of the subsidiary Companies is available on the website of the Company at:
https://www.brigadegroup.com/investor/regulation-46/financials-subsidiaries-and-associates
TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
The Company has not transferred any amount to General Reserves during the financial
year 2024-25.
DIVIDEND:
The Board of Directors of the Company have recommended a final dividend of Rs.2.50 /-
per equity share (25%) of Rs.10/- each which is subject to approval of the Members in the
ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. The dividend, if approved by the members
will involve a cash outflow of Rs.6,110 Lakhs.
The dividend recommended is in accordance with the Dividend Distribution Policy of the
Company. In terms of the provisions of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, the Company has in place a Dividend Distribution Policy which is accessible at
the Company's website at:
https://cdn.brigadegroup.com/assets/docs/investor/policies/dividend-distribution-policy-08042022.pdf
DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public falling within the ambit of
Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder during the year
under review and no amount of principal or interest was outstanding as on the Balance
Sheet date.
DEBENTURES:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any Debentures. As on date,
the Company does not have any outstanding Debentures.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM:
The Company's equity shares are tradable only in electronic form. As on March 31, 2025,
nearly 100% of the Company's total paid up equity share capital representing 24,43,74,436
shares are in dematerialised form.
TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF'):
Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Companies Act 2013, read with IEPF Authority
(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules 2016 ('the Rules') all unpaid or unclaimed
dividends are required to be transferred by the Company to the IEPF established by the
Central Government, after completion of seven years. Further, according to the Rules, the
shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed by the members for seven
consecutive years or more shall also be transferred to the Demat account created by IEPF
Authority.
Accordingly, the Company has transferred Rs.3,46,482.50/- to the Investor Education and
Protection Fund, the amount in Unpaid Dividend Account opened in 2016-17 which was due/
payable and remained unclaimed and unpaid for a period of seven years. Further, 4986
shares were transferred to the demat account of the Investor Education and Protection Fund
Authority as mentioned above.
The details of the above are provided on the website of the Company at:
https://www.brigadegroup.com/investor/investor-information/unclaimed-shares
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME:
The Company has in active two Employee Stock Option Scheme titled "Brigade
Employee Stock Option Plan 2017" implemented in the financial year 2017-18 and
"Brigade Employee Stock Option Plan" implemented in the financial year 2022-23.
Disclosures as required under SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021 is uploaded in the Company's website and can be accessed at:
https://www.brigadegroup.com/investor/regulation-46/regulation-30-disclosures
SHARE CAPITAL:
The authorised share capital of the Company is Rs.250,00,00,000/- divided into
25,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each. The Company has allotted 80,643 equity shares
under Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2017 and 1,51,842 equity shares under Brigade Employee
Stock Option Plan and 1,30,43,478 equity shares pursuant to the Qualified Institutions
Placement during the year.
The issued, subscribed and paid-up equity share capital of the Company has increased
from 23,10,98,641 equity shares of Rs.10/- each to 24,43,74,604 equity shares of Rs.10/-
due to the aforesaid allotment of equity shares during the financial year.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued shares with differential
voting rights and sweat equity shares.
OPERATIONAL REVIEW:
Your Company is a leading real estate developer in South India, based in Bengaluru.
With a vast experience close to four decades in building landmark structures across
residential, commercial and hospitality sectors, the Company has garnered exceptional
customer trust and brand equity in the real estate space. The operations of the Company
can be classified into two main segments:
a) Income from construction and development of Real Estate Projects
b) Lease Rental Income from Office and Retail Assets
c) Income from Hotels
PROPOSED PROJECTS:
The group proposes to launch 15 mn. sq. ft. in the financial year 2025-26. This will
comprise of 12.33 mn. sq. ft. of residential space, 3.07 mn. Sq. ft. of commercial space.
COMPLETED PROJECTS:
During the financial year 2024-25 a total of 7.22 mn. sq. ft. has been constructed.
ONGOING PROJECTS:
The Group is currently having ongoing projects aggregating to 26.28 mn. sq.ft. of
saleable area. Residential aggregating to 24.27 mn. sq.ft. and Leasing Projects
aggregating to 2.01 mn. sq.ft.
A detailed information of ongoing projects as on March 31, 2025 has been given in the
Management Discussion and Analysis Report which is forming part of the Annual Report.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
As at March 31, 2025, the Board of the Company comprises of 12 Directors of which 6 are
Executive Directors and 6 are Non-Executive Independent Directors. The composition of the
Board of Directors is in due compliance of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Change in Directorate
During the year under review, Mr. Aroon Raman (DIN: 00201205) and Mr. Bijou Kurien
(DIN: 01802995) have completed their two terms of independent director with effect from
August 4, 2024 and January 30, 2025 respectively.
During the year under review, Mr. Abraham George Stephanos (DIN: 06618882) was
appointed as Independent Director of the Company with effect from May 28, 2024 for the
term of Rs.(five) consecutive years.
The above-mentioned appointment was duly approved by the Members of the Company on the
Twenty Ninth Annual General Meeting held on August 6, 2024.
Further, at its meeting held on January 29, 2025, the Board approved the appointment of
Ms. Padmaja Chunduru (DIN: 08058663) as an Independent Director of the Company for a term
of Rs.(five) consecutive years with effect from January 29, 2025. The appointment was duly
approved by the Members through Postal Ballot on March 14, 2025.
Retirement by Rotation and Subsequent Re-Appointment
Mr. Amar Shivram Mysore (DIN: 03218587), Director and Ms. Nirupa Shankar (DIN:
02750342), Joint Managing Director are liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing
Thirtieth Annual General Meeting and being eligible have offered their candidature for
re-appointment.
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Independent Directors are not
liable to retire by rotation.
The Notice convening the Thirtieth Annual General Meeting includes the proposals for
the re-appointment of the Directors. Brief resume of the Directors proposed to be
re-appointed, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas and names of the
Companies in which they hold directorship/ membership/ chairmanship of the Board or
Committees, as stipulated under SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Secretarial Standard 2
issued by the Institute of Companies Secretaries of India have been provided as an
annexure to the Notice convening the Thirtieth Annual General Meeting.
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified under Section 164(2) of the
Companies Act, 2013.
Key Managerial Personnel
There were no changes in the Key Managerial Personnel during the financial year.
Mr. M. R. Jaishankar, Chairman, Ms. Pavitra Shankar, Managing Director, Ms. Nirupa
Shankar, Joint Managing Director, Mr. Jayant B Manmadkar, Chief Financial Officer and Mr.
P. Om Prakash, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer are the Key Managerial Personnel
in accordance with the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.
REMUNERATION DETAILS OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEES:
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section
197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in the prescribed format
and appended as Annexure-2 to this Report.
The details of employees who are in receipt of remuneration exceeding the limits
prescribed under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) & 5(3) of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is
appended as Annexure-3. In terms of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
the Rules made there under, the Annual Report is being sent to the shareholders and others
entitled thereto excluding the aforesaid Annexure. Any shareholder interested in obtaining
the same may write to the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
BOARD MEETINGS:
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company met 11 (Eleven)
times on the following dates:
April 15, 2024
May 9, 2024
May 28, 2024
August 5, 2024
September 6, 2024
October 19, 2024
November 13, 2024
January 7, 2025
January 29, 2025
March 22, 2025
March 31, 2025
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate meeting of the
Independent Directors and Non-Independent Directors of the Company was held on March 31,
2025.
A detailed note on the composition of various Committees of the Board and their
meetings including the terms of reference are given in the Corporate Governance Report
forming part of the Annual Report.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Company's Independent Directors have submitted requisite declarations confirming
that they continue to meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6)
of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) read with Regulation 25 of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Independent Directors have also given undertaking that they are not aware of any
circumstance/situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair
or impact their ability to discharge their duties with objective independence.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION:
Pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee of the Board has formulated the criteria for identification and Board nomination
of the suitable candidates as well as the policy on remuneration for Key Managerial
Personnel and other senior employees of the Company. The Committee, while evaluating
potential candidates for Board membership, considers a variety of personal attributes,
including experience, intellect, foresight, judgment and transparency and match these with
the requirements set out by the Board.
The Company's Remuneration policy provides the framework for remunerating the members
of the Board, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees of the Company. This Policy is
guided by the principles and objectives enumerated in Section 178(4) of the Companies Act,
2013.
The Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management
Personnel is available on the website of the Company at:
https://cdn.brigadegroup.com/assets/docs/investor/policies/remuneration-policy-08042022.pdf
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The familiarization program implemented every year has proven instrumental in
integrating new Directors into their roles and responsibilities, regulatory provisions and
operational processes. Through a series of targeted orientations, training workshops, and
interactive sessions, they gained comprehensive insights into our company's values,
mission, and daily workflows. The process has been aligned with the requirements under the
Companies Act, 2013 and other related regulations. This process inter alia includes
providing an overview of the Real Estate industry, the Company's business model, the risks
and opportunities and quarterly updates on the important changes in the regulatory
environment along with the nomination of directors for various training programmes, etc.
Details of the familiarisation programme are explained in the Corporate Governance Report
and is also available on the Company's website at:
https://www.brigadegroup.com/investor/corporate-governance/policies
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD:
In terms of the requirement of the Act and the Listing Regulations, an annual
performance evaluation of the Board is undertaken where the Board formally assesses its
own performance with the aim to improve the effectiveness of the Board and the Committees.
The Board, along with the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, developed and adopted the
criteria and framework for the evaluation of each of the Directors and of the Board and
its Committees pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Corporate
Governance requirements under Regulation 25(4) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Board evaluation was conducted through Structured assessment questionnaire designed
with qualitative parameters and feedback based ratings through an online portal, it
comprises of various aspects of the Board's functioning in terms of structure, its roles
and responsibilities, competency, quality, quantity and timelines of flow of information,
transparency in the discussions amongst the Board, interest of shareholders, its meetings,
strategy, corporate governance and other dynamics of its functioning besides the financial
reporting process, level of independence, risk management, succession planning.
The evaluation of the Committees was based on their terms of reference fixed by the
Board besides the dynamics of their functioning in terms of meeting frequency,
effectiveness of contribution etc. Separate questionnaires were used to evaluate the
performance of individual Directors on parameters such as attendance, familiarisation of
Company values, policies, beliefs and code of conduct, effective communication, their
level of engagement and contribution, objective judgement etc.
The Chairman/Managing Director/Joint Managing Director evaluation was based on the key
aspects of their role, leadership qualities, commitment, strategic and financial planning,
communication, engagement with the Board, compliance etc. The performance evaluation of
the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation
of the Chairman, the Board as whole and the Non-Independent Directors was carried out by
the Independent Directors at their separate meeting held during the year.
The Independent Directors have expressed satisfaction at the robustness of the
evaluation process through online portal, the Board's freedom to express its views on
matters transacted at the Meetings and the openness and transparency with which the
Management discusses various subject matters specified on the agenda of meetings.
The consolidated Board evaluation report was provided to the Chairman of the Nomination
and Remuneration Committee who briefs the Independent Directors and Board Chairperson on
the same. The Board Chairperson discussed the results of evaluation of the individual
Directors separately with them in detail and also the action areas identified in the
process are being implemented to ensure a better interface at the Board/ Management level.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
The Board of Directors hereby confirms that:
a) in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended March 31,
2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation
relating to material departures;
b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently
and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of
the profit of the Company for that period;
c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other
irregularities;
d) the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e) proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls
were adequate and were operating effectively;
f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
STATUTORY AUDITORS:
Pursuant to the provisions of section 139 of the Act and Rules framed thereunder, M/s.
Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.:
001076N/N500013) had been appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of
five years from the conclusion of Twenty Ninth Annual General Meeting held on August 6,
2024.
There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Statutory Auditor's Report on the
financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025 which requires any explanation from
the Board of Directors.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Board of Directors affirms that the Company has complied with the applicable
Secretarial Standards (SS) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
Pursuant to provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the
Company have appointed M/s. BMP & Co. LLP, a firm of practicing company secretaries
(LLPIN: AAI-4194) to conduct the Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2024-25. The
report of the Secretarial Auditor is appended to and forms part of this Report as Annexure-4.
Further, the Board of Directors has recommended the appointment of M/s. BMP & Co.
LLP a peer reviewed firm of practicing company secretaries (LLPIN: AAI-4194) as a
secretarial auditor of the Company for a period of five years from the conclusion of
Thirtieth Annual General Meeting.
M/s. BMP & Co. LLP a firm of practicing company secretaries (LLPIN: AAI-4194), has
confirmed their eligibility and qualification required under the Act for holding the
Office as Secretarial Auditors of the Company.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks given by the Secretarial
Auditor in the Report for the year ended March 31, 2025.
COST AUDITORS:
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Cost Records
and Audit) Rules, 2014 and amendments thereof, the Company is required to maintain cost
accounting records. Further, the cost accounting records maintained by the Company are
required to be audited.
The Board of Directors of the Company have appointed M/s. Murthy & Co. LLP, Cost
Accountants (LLP ID No. AAB-1402) as Cost Auditors to audit the cost accounting records
maintained by the Company under the said Rules for the financial year 2024-25 at the fees
of Rs.1.45 Lakhs plus applicable taxes and out of pocket expenses subject to the
ratification of the said fees by the Members at the Annual General Meeting.
Accordingly, a resolution seeking the shareholder's ratification of the remuneration
payable to the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2024-25 is included in the Notice
convening the Thirtieth Annual General Meeting.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
The Management's Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as
stipulated under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
is forming part of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
Your Company adheres to strong corporate governance practices, we enhance investor
confidence, mitigate risks, and foster long-term sustainability. The Board of Directors
reaffirm their continued commitment to good corporate governance practices. The
fundamentals of Governance at Brigade include transparency, accountability, integrity and
Independence.
In terms of Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate section on Corporate Governance
including a certificate from M/s. BMP & Co. LLP, (Firm Registration Number:
L2017KR003200) is annexed to and forms an integral part of this Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR):
SEBI, vide its circular dated May 10, 2021, made BRSR mandatory for the top 1,000
listed companies (by market capitalization) from the financial year 2022-23.
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the financial year 2024-25 is
annexed to this Annual Report. The Integrated Annual Report for the financial year 2024-25
is aligned with the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) principles
and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and includes sector specific disclosures
relating real estate sector. The Sustainability Report of the Company for the financial
year 2024-25 is annexed to this Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
The particulars of loans given, investments made, securities provided and guarantees
given as required under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies
(Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 are provided in Notes 7 and 8 read with
Note 34(b) and Note 36 of the standalone financial statements.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
During the financial year 2024-25, all the transactions with related parties were
entered into at arms' length basis and in the ordinary course of business.
Further, there are no materially significant related party transactions made by the
Company which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
Transactions with related parties entered during the year are listed out in Note 36
forming part of the standalone financial statements.
The Company's policy on dealing with Related Parties as approved by the Board is
available on the Company's website at:
https://docs.brigadegroup.com/assets/docs/investor/ policies/policy on related party
transactions.pdf
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM:
As per Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the term 'Internal Financial Controls'
(IFC) means the policies and procedures adopted by the Company for ensuring:
a) orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to company's
policies,
b) safeguarding of its assets,
c) prevention and detection of frauds and errors,
d) accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and
e) timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Company has adequate internal financial control systems in place with reference to
the financial statements.
The Company's internal financial controls are commensurate with the scale and
complexity of its operations. The controls were tested during the year and no reportable
material weaknesses identified either in their design or operations of the controls were
observed.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
As on March 31, 2025, the Board has 7 Committees:
a) Audit Committee
b) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
c) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
d) Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
e) Risk Management Committee
f) Committee of Directors
g) Depositories Committee
AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee comprises five members. The Chairman of the Committee is an
Independent Director. The Committee met nine times during the year. Details of the role
and responsibilities of the Committee, the particulars of meetings held and attendance of
the Members at such Meetings forms part of Corporate Governance Report annexed to this
Report.
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises of three members, all being
Independent Directors. The Committee met five times during the year. Details of the role
and responsibilities of the Committee, the particulars of meetings held and attendance of
the Members at such Meetings forms part of Corporate Governance Report annexed to this
Report.
STAKEHOLDERS' RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Stakeholders' Relationship Committee comprises four Members. The Committee met
three times during the year. Details of the role and responsibilities of the Committee,
the particulars of meetings held and attendance of the Members at such Meetings forms part
of Corporate Governance Report annexed to this Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE:
A Corporate Social Responsibility Committee has been constituted in accordance with the
provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Committee comprises four
members. The Committee met three times during the year. The details of the constitution of
the Committee, scope and functions are listed out in the Corporate Governance Report
annexed to this Annual Report.
The disclosures as required under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
8(1) & 8(3) of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is
appended as Annexure-5 to this Report.
RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
The Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee aligned with the requirements
of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 21 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, consisting of Executive Directors and Independent
Directors to identify and assess business risks and opportunities. The Committee comprises
five members. The Committee met three times during the year.
The details of the constitution of Committee and its terms of reference are set out in
the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report.
COMMITTEE OF DIRECTORS:
The Company has constituted a Committee of Directors consisting of Executive Directors
and Independent Directors and delegated powers relating to certain regular business
activities. The Committee comprises four members. The Committee met six times during the
year.
The particulars of meetings held and attendance of the Members at such Meetings forms
part of Corporate Governance Report annexed to this Report.
DEPOSITORIES COMMITTEE:
The Company has constituted a Depositories Committee which considers & approves the
request for dematerialization and rematerialisation of equity shares of the Company. The
Committee comprises three members. During the year, Committee has received request
rematerialisation of equity shares of the Company. The Committee met one time during the
year for approval of rematerialisation request of equity shares.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/VIGIL MECHANISM:
The Company has a well-established whistle blower policy as part of vigil mechanism for
observing the conduct of Directors and employees and report concerns about unethical
behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of conduct to the
Ethics Committee members or the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
This mechanism also provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of
Director(s)/ employee(s) who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to
the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases. The details of the Whistle
Blower Policy and the Committee which oversees the compliance are explained in detail in
the Corporate Governance Report.
There were no complaints received during the financial year 2024-25.
ANNUAL RETURN:
In accordance with the Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies
(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company is available
on the website of the Company at:
https://www.brigadegroup.com/investor/regulation-46/annual-return
STATEMENT OF DEVIATION AND VARIATION:
The details of the statement of deviation and variation pursuant to Regulation 32(1) of
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is available on
the website of the company at:
https://www.brigadegroup.com/investor/regulation-46/regulation-30-disclosures
CODE OF CONDUCT:
Your Company has in place a Code of Conduct which helps to maintain high standards of
ethics for the Company's employees.
The Code lays down the standard of conduct which is expected to be followed by the
Directors and by the senior management employees in their business dealings and in
particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business practices and
in dealing with stakeholders.
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct which applies to all its Directors and
employees in terms of Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015. All the Board Members and the Senior Management Personnel
of your Company have affirmed their compliance with the Code of Conduct for the current
year.
A declaration signed by the Managing Director and Chief Financial officer affirming
compliance of the Code of Conduct by the Directors and senior management personnel of the
Company for the financial year 2024-25 is annexed and forms part of the Corporate
Governance Report.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading ('Code') in
accordance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 with a view to
regulate trading in securities by the Directors, designated employees of the Company. The
objective of this Code is to protect the interest of Shareholders at large, to prevent
misuse of any price sensitive information and to prevent any insider trading activity by
dealing in shares of the Company by its Directors and Designated Persons.
The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company's shares for all
transactions by Directors and designated employees (together called Designated Persons)
and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company's securities by Designated Persons while in
possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company. Further,
trading in securities is also prohibited for Designated Persons during the period when the
Trading Window is closed. The Company Secretary is responsible for implementation and
monitoring of the Code.
The Company also has in place a Code for practices and procedures for fair disclosure
of unpublished price sensitive information which is available on the website of the
Company at:
https://docs.brigadegroup.com/assets/docs/investor/
corporate-governance/code-of-conduct/code for prevention of insider trading.pdf
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The particulars in respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign
exchange earnings & outgo, as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is appended as an Annexure-6 to
this report.
HUMAN RESOURCES:
Your Company has diverse workgroup to take case of its growth plans. This will foster
on engaging work environment, to constantly build the unique capabilities and skills of
the people. Robust Human Resource policies are in place which enables building a stronger
performance culture and at the same time developing current and future leaders.
The total permanent employee strength of the Company, at the end of FY i.e., March 31,
2025 was 3,043. The overall strength of employees at group level including both permanent
and contractual employees was 5,527.
Your Company has in place Code of Ethics for all the employees which serves as a common
guide to employees and decision makers in the organisation. It specifies how the
organisation expects its employees to behave, what kind of behavior it considers
acceptable or unacceptable, the kind of business practices it endorses, the values that it
holds in high regard. This enables a healthy corporate culture and makes it possible for
individuals to exercise their judgment confidently, knowing the decisions they are making
are in sync with the organisation's point of view and systems of operation.
In order to provide women employees a safe working environment at workplace and also in
compliance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder, the Company has
formulated a well defined policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of complaints
relating to sexual harassment of women at the workplace. As an organization, the Company
is committed to ensure that every employee is treated with dignity and respect and works
in a conducive work environment, which promotes professional growth of employee and
encourages equality of opportunity.
All women who are associated with the Company-either as permanent employees or
temporary employees or contractual persons including service providers at Company sites
are covered under the above policy. Further, to provide an empowering and enabling
atmosphere to women employees the Company has continuously endeavored to build the work
culture, which promotes the respect and dignity of all women employees across the
organisation.
The Company has "Internal Committee'' (IC) to consider and redress complaints
relating to sexual harassment. Majority of the committee members are women staff. One of
the female employees is the Chairperson of the Committee and there is one external member
on the Committee who is a specialist in dealing with such matters.
No complaints pertaining to sexual harassment of women employees were received during
the year ended March 31, 2025.
The Company believes that only way it can excel is by empowering its people and
consistently providing opportunities to learn and grow. Our Learning & Development
process for employees is focused on supporting high performance through various approaches
driven comprehensively by HR, Business Excellence, QA/ QC, Safety & Technical training
teams. The Company aims to contribute to the overall development of its employees through
extensive training and motivational programs. The Board of Directors would like to express
their appreciation to employees for their sincerity, hard work, dedication and commitment.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:
As on date of this report, your Company has received numerous awards and accolades
which were conferred by reputable organizations. The details of the awards and
recognitions are set out in the Management's Discussion and Analysis Report forming part
of this Report.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO SHAREHOLDERS:
All important information such as financial results, investor presentations, press
releases, new launches and project updates are made available on the Company's website https://www.brigadegroup.com/investor
on a regular basis.
DISCLOSURES:
a) No frauds were reported by the Auditors as specified under Section 143 of the
Companies Act, 2013 for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
b) There are no Corporate Insolvency proceedings initiated against the company under
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
c) There were no significant or material orders passed by the regulators or courts or
tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
d) There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year till the date of
this report.
e) There is no change in the nature of the business of the Company.
f) There are no differential voting rights shares issued by the Company.
g) Neither the Executive Chairman, Managing Director including the Joint Managing
Director nor the Wholetime Directors have received any remuneration or commission from any
of the subsidiaries or associates except Mr. Roshin Mathew, Wholetime Director of the
Company who has received commission of Rs.106 lakhs from Mysore Projects Private Limited,
Material Subsidiary of Company. Further, Mr. Roshin Mathew, Whole-time Director of the
Company received commission of Rs.103 lakhs from the Company.
h) There were no sweat equity shares issued by the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors would like to thank all stakeholders for the confidence reposed and
faith in the Company and its management. Your Directors would also like to take this
opportunity to thank customers, employees, suppliers, contractors, bankers, business
associates, partners and statutory authorities for their continuous support, co-operation,
encouragement and patronage.
By order of the Board |
Pavitra Shankar |
Nirupa Shankar |
For Brigade Enterprises Limited |
Managing Director |
Joint Managing Director |
Place: Bangalore |
DIN: 08133119 |
DIN: 02750342 |
Date: May 14, 2025 |
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