Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the Sixteenth (16th)
Annual Report of the Company along with the Audited Financial Statements (Standalone and
Consolidated) for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025.
HIGHLIGHTS OF FINANCIALS
Financial performance of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st
March, 2025 is summarised below:
( in million)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Revenue from Operations |
14,316.28 |
12,029.10 |
20,802.94 |
18,305.58 |
Other Income |
57.42 |
67.71 |
40.09 |
74.46 |
Profit/loss before Depreciation, Finance Costs, Exceptional
items and Tax Expense |
1,919.77 |
1,680.25 |
2,690.90 |
2,572.02 |
Less : Depreciation & amortisation |
276.90 |
241.89 |
670.73 |
603.90 |
Profit/loss before Finance Costs, Exceptional items and
Tax Expense |
1,642.87 |
1438.36 |
2,020.18 |
1,968.12 |
Less : Finance Costs |
95.84 |
97.02 |
178.11 |
193.72 |
Profit/loss before Exceptional items and Tax Expense |
1,547.03 |
1341.34 |
1,842.07 |
1,774.40 |
Add/(Less) : Exceptional items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Profit before Tax Expenses and share of profit/loss of
joint venture/associate |
1,547.03 |
1341.34 |
1,842.07 |
1774.40 |
Add: Share of profit/(loss) of joint venture/associate |
- |
- |
9.78 |
1.75 |
Profit before Tax Expenses |
1,547.03 |
1341.34 |
1,851.85 |
1,776.15 |
Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred) |
399.61 |
344.89 |
488.07 |
469.26 |
Profit/loss after tax |
1,147.42 |
996.45 |
1,363.78 |
1,306.89 |
Other Comprehensive Income/(Cost) |
(2.81) |
(0.12) |
(10.25) |
0.09 |
Total Comprehensive Income |
1,144.61 |
996.33 |
1,353.53 |
1,306.98 |
BUSINESS OUTLOOK & FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The specialty chemicals industry is undergoing significant
transformation, driven by global supply chain shifts, rising demand, and increased focus
on sustainability. India's emergence as a key global manufacturing hub, supported by
policy incentives and evolving consumer needs, presents considerable growth opportunities.
The sector is set for sustained expansion, with strong domestic and export demand driving
industry growth. While short-term volatility in raw material prices may persist, the
sector's long-term fundamentals remain strong.
Amid this dynamic landscape, your Company is well-positioned to
capitalise on evolving market trends. With strong research and development capabilities,
strategic global partnerships, and a firm commitment to sustainability, the Company
continues to drive innovation and long-term value creation. The strategic priorities for
your Company remain to be focused on geographic expansion across core
divisions/businesses, launching novel products within key chemistries like surfactants,
phenoxy series, institutional cleaning, and performance chemicals, strengthening
partnerships to increase wallet share and enhance customer engagement, leveraging digital
technology and sustainable R&D to create intelligent chemical solutions. With a strong
balance sheet, diversified product portfolio, and growing global footprint, the Company is
well-equipped to deliver long-term sustainable growth, despite short-term macroeconomic
volatility. On consolidated basis, the Company's international business saw an
impressive 27% year-on-year growth. This was driven by strategic market targeting,
capacity enhancements, technological investments, and an expanding portfolio of
innovative, sustainable products.
Performance of the Year:
On a consolidated basis, for the year ended 31st March,
2025, the Company achieved total revenue from operations of
20,802.94 million, Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and
amortisation (EBITDA), before exceptional items of 2,650.81 million and Profit before
tax (PBT), before exceptional items, of
1,851.85 million. On a standalone basis, for the year ended 31st
March 2025, the Company achieved total revenue from operations of 14,316.28 million,
EBITDA before exceptional items of 1,862.35 million and PBT before exceptional items, of
1,547.03 million.
Divisional Performance:
During the year under review HPPC grew by 16%, TSC by 6% and AHN by 7%,
demonstrating the Company's resilience in a challenging business environment.
- Home, Personal Care & Performance Chemicals (HPPC): Demonstrated
robust growth of 16% in Financial Year 2024-25, contributing significantly to the
Company's 14% overall revenue growth. Expansion in customer base and performance
under challenging conditions underscores the division's resilience.
- Textile Specialty Chemicals (TSC): Faced headwinds due to subdued
global textile demand. Despite revenue pressure from price softening, volume growth
indicates underlying demand stability. Recovery is expected as industry conditions
improve.
- Animal Health and Nutrition (AHN): Delivered stable performance, with
consistent demand supporting steady growth.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared
in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the
Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"), read together with the Companies (Indian
Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (as amended) and forms a part of this Annual Report. In
accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the Audited Financial Statements, including the
Consolidated Financial Statements and related information of the Company and the Audited
Accounts of each of its Subsidiaries are available on the website of the Company at www.rossari.com/financial-information.
SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATE AND JOINT VENTURE
The Board of Directors of the Company reviewed the affairs of the
subsidiaries/associate of the Company. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129 (3) of
the Act and the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, details of the
subsidiaries/associate/joint venture are set out as "Annexure-I" and
forms a part of this Annual Report.
The salient features of the financial statement of each of our
subsidiaries/associate are also set out in the Form AOC-1, which forms a part of the
Financial Statements section of this Annual Report.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors have recommended a Final Dividend of 25% (i.e. Re. 0.50)
on Equity Shares of the Face Value of 2/- each for the Financial Year ended 31st
March, 2025. The Dividend is subject to the approval of Members at the Annual General
Meeting ("AGM") scheduled to be held on Monday, 30th June,
2025. In view of the changes made under the Income tax Act, 1961, by the Finance
Act, 2020, dividends paid or distributed by the Company shall be
taxable in the hands of the Members. The Company shall, accordingly, make the payment of
the dividend after deduction of tax at source.
The Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy and the same
is available on the website of the Company at www.rossari.com/corporate-governance/ and is
set out as "Annexure-II" and forms a part of this Annual Report.
The Directors recommended the dividend based on the parameters and
factors laid down in the Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company and the dividend will
be paid out of the profits for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 after
the same is approved in the ensuing AGM of the Company.
UNPAID/UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND
Details of outstanding and unclaimed dividends previously declared and
paid by the Company are given under the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of
this Annual Report. In terms of the provisions of Investor Education and Protection Fund
(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, Investor Education and Protection
Fund (Awareness and Protection of Investors) Rules, 2001, there was no unpaid/unclaimed
dividends to be transferred during the Financial Year under review to the Investor
Education and Protection Fund.
TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVE
During the Financial Year under review, the Company has not transferred
any amount to General Reserve.
SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, the paid-up share capital of the Company
increased by 0.24 million divided into 117800 Equity Shares of 2/- each, pursuant to
exercise of stock options vested under Rossari Biotech Limited Employee Stock Option Plan
- 2019.
The paid-up equity share capital of the Company as on 31st
March, 2025 was 110.73 million divided into 55363766 Equity Shares of 2/- each.
ROSSARI EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company has an Employee Stock Option Scheme, namely Rossari
Employee Stock Option Plan - 2019' ("ESOP 2019"), which was approved
and ratified by the Members on 02nd December, 2019 and 17th April,
2021, respectively.
The ESOP 2019 is available on the website of the Company at
www.rossari.com/corporate-governance/ .
During the Financial Year under review, there were no changes made to
the above Scheme and same is in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ("SBEBSE
Regulations").
The administration of ESOP 2019 falls under the purview of the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee. This scheme is designed with the primary objectives
of aligning individuals performance with the Company's strategic goals, fostering
shareholder value creation, instilling a culture of ownership amongst executives and
employees, enhancing organisational commitment, and facilitating the attraction and
retention of pivotal talent essential for the Company's sustained success.
In compliance with the Regulation 13 of the SBEBSE Regulations, a
certificate from Secretarial Auditor of the Company, confirming implementation of ESOP
2019 in accordance with the said regulations will be available electronically for
inspection by the Members during the AGM of the Company.
As per Regulation 14 of the SBEBSE Regulations (read with SEBI Circular
CIR/CFD/POLICYCELL/2/2015 dated 16th June, 2015) details of the plan as
required under SBEBSE Regulations is available on the website of the Company at
www.rossari.com/ir-annual- report/. Further, details of ESOP 2019 are also given in the
Notes to the Financial Statements and forms a part of this Annual Report.
REGISTERED OFFICE
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 21st
January, 2025 approved shifting of Registered Office of the Company from 201 A-B, 2nd
Floor, Akruti Corporate Park, L.B.S Marg, Next to GE Gardens, Kanjurmarg (W), Mumbai
400078 to Rossari House, Golden Oak, LBS Marg, Surya Nagar, Opp. Mahindra Showroom,
Vikhroli (West), Mumbai 400079, Maharashtra, India i.e. within the local limits of Mumbai
city effective from 01st February, 2025.
The present address of the Registered Office is as follows:
Rossari House, Golden Oak, LBS Marg, Surya Nagar, Opp. Mahindra
Showroom, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai 400079, Maharashtra, India.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT AND CERTIFICATE
The Corporate Governance Report and the certificate on Corporate
Governance received from the Statutory Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year
2024-25, forms a part of this Annual Report as required under Regulation 34 read with
Schedule V (C) & (E) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI")
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing
Regulations").
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report of the Company for the
Financial Year 2024-25 forms a part of this Annual Report as required under the Act, and
Regulation 34(2)(e) read with Schedule V of the Listing Regulations.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report of the Company
for the Financial Year 2024-25 forms a part of this Annual Report as required under
Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations. The Board of Directors have also adopted a
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Policy ("BRSR Policy"), which
is available on the website of the Company at www.rossari.com/ corporate-governance/.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. Appointment/Re-appointment
During the Financial Year under review, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 161 of the Act, the Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on 19th
October, 2024, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC"),
approved appointment of Mr. Gurudas Aras (DIN: 02187903) as an Additional Director
(Non-Executive, Independent Director), for a term of 3 (three) consecutive years with
effect from 19th October, 2024 to 18th October, 2027 (both days
inclusive), not liable to retire by rotation and re-appointment of Mr. Aseem Dhru (DIN:
01761455), as a Non-Executive, Independent Director of the Company for the second term of
3 (three) consecutive years with effect from 12th November, 2024 upto 11th
November, 2027 (both days inclusive).
The Members of the Company at the Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM")
held on 11th November, 2024, have approved appointment of Mr. Gurudas Aras and
re-appointment of Mr. Aseem Dhru, as a Non-Executive, Independent Directors of the
Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 196 and 197 of the Act and based
on the recommendations of the NRC and the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of the
Company, at its meeting held on 29th April, 2024, approved the reappointment of
Mr. Edward Menezes (DIN: 00149205) and Mr. Sunil Chari (DIN: 00149083), as the Executive
Chairman and Managing Director, respectively. Their reappointments are for a further
period of 5 (five) years, commencing from 01st October, 2024 to 30th
September, 2029 (both days inclusive), and they will be liable to retire by rotation. The
Members of the Company at the AGM held on 23rd August, 2024, have approved
re-appointment of Mr. Edward Menezes and Mr. Sunil Chari.
B. Retire by Rotation
Mr. Sunil Chari (DIN: 00149083) will retire by rotation and being
eligible, offers himself for re-appointment at the ensuing 16th AGM of the
Company. Your Director's recommend his re-appointment.
The detailed profile of Mr. Sunil Chari seeking reappointment at the
forthcoming AGM as required under Secretarial Standard on General Meetings and Regulation
36 of the Listing Regulations is provided separately by way of an Annexure to the Notice
of the AGM.
C. Cessation
During the Financial Year under review, Maj. Gen. Sharabh Pachory, VSM
(Retd.) (DIN: 08577249) has completed his term as an Independent Director on 11th
November, 2024 and consequently, ceased to be the Independent Director of the Company with
effect from end of day on 11th November, 2024, due to completion of his term as
Independent Director of the Company.
The Board places on record appreciation for the guidance and support
provided by him during his association with the Company.
D. Number of Meetings of The Board
The Board had 7 (seven) meetings during the Financial Year under
review. The maximum gap between any two board meetings were not more than 120 (one hundred
and twenty) days as required under Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations, Section 173
of the Act and Secretarial Standard on Meetings of the Board of Directors. Further,
details on meetings of the Board of Directors and other details, are provided in the
Corporate Governance Report section, which forms a part of this Annual Report.
E. Board Evaluation
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company empowers the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC") to formulate a process for
effective evaluation of the performance of individual Directors, Committees of the Board
and the Board as a whole. The NRC and the Board of Directors have prepared criteria for
evaluation of the performance of Directors including Independent Directors.
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own
performance, board committees, and individual Directors pursuant to the provisions of the
Act and Listing Regulations.
In a separate meeting held on 11th March, 2025, the
Independent Directors evaluated the performance of Non-Independent Directors, Committees
of the Board and performance of the Board as a whole including the Chairman of the Board
and the Managing Director.
F. Declaration by Directors
The Directors of the Company provided following declaration and
confirmations:
- In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the Listing Regulations, the
Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or
situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact
their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and
without any external influence.
- All Independent Directors of the Company have submitted declaration
of Independence, as required pursuant to Section 149(6) of the Act, and provisions of the
Listing Regulations, stating that they have met the criteria of independence as provided
therein.
- All the Directors of the Company have confirmed that they are not
disqualified to act as director in terms of Section 164 of the Act.
- In terms of Section 150 of the Act and Rule made thereunder, they
have registered themselves with the databank maintained by the Indian Institute of
Corporate Affairs ("IICA").
- Further, they have either confirmed that they are exempted or
successfully undergone online proficiency self-assessment test as required under the Act,
except, Director, who shall undergo the online proficiency self-assessment test conducted
by the IICA within the prescribed period. The Board of Directors of the Company has taken
on record the declaration and confirmation submitted by the Independent Directors after
undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same.
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in the
circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company and the Board
is satisfied of the integrity, expertise, and experience (including proficiency in terms
of Section 150(1) of the Act and applicable rules thereunder) of all Independent Directors
on the Board and that they fulfil the conditions specified under the Act, and the Listing
Regulations.
G. Directors' 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)
of the Act:
(i) in the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements for the
Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have
been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
(ii) such accounting policies as mentioned in the Notes to the
Financial Statements have been selected and applied consistently and judgment 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, 2025 and of the
profit of the Company for the Financial Year ended on that date;
(iii) 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;
(iv) the Annual Financial Statements have been prepared 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; and
(vi) that systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.
BOARD COMMITTEES
In order to strengthen functioning of the Board, the Board of Directors
have constituted following Committees as per the requirement of the Act and the Listing
Regulations:
(i) Audit Committee
(ii) Nomination & Remuneration Committee (iii) Stakeholders'
Relationship Committee (iv) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (v) Risk Management
Committee
Details of the Committees along with their terms of references,
composition and meetings held during the Financial Year under review are provided in the
Corporate Governance Report section, which forms a part of this Annual Report.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on 31st March, 2025, following were the Key Managerial
Personnel ("KMP") of the Company, as per Section 2(51) and Section 203 of
the Act:
(i) Mr. Edward Menezes, Executive Chairman (ii) Mr. Sunil Chari,
Managing Director (iii) Mr. Ketan Sablok, Group-Chief Financial Officer (iv) Ms. Parul
Gupta, Head- Company Secretary and Legal
AUDITORS
A. Statutory Auditors
M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm
Registration No. 001076N/N500013) was appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company
at the 14th AGM held on 31st May, 2023, for a period of 5 (five)
years to hold the office from the conclusion of 14th AGM till the conclusion of
19th AGM of the Company.
M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP have confirmed their eligibility to
continue as the Statutory Auditors of the Company under Sections 139 and 141 of the Act
and the applicable rules. Additionally, as required by the Listing Regulations, the
Auditors have confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board
of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
The report given by the Auditors on the Financial Statements of the
Company forms a part of this Annual Report. There is no qualification, reservation,
adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Report and the Notes to
Accounts are self-explanatory and hence, do not call for any further explanation or
comments under Section 134(3)(f)(i) of the Act.
During the Financial Year under review, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 143(12) of the Act, no frauds have been reported by the Statutory Auditors.
B. Secretarial Auditors
M/s. Shah Patel and Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries ("Shah
Patel and Associates"), were appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for
the Financial Year 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report is set out as "Annexure-III"
and forms a part of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations the Secretarial
Audit Report of the material unlisted subsidiary of the Company i.e. Unitop Chemicals
Private Limited and Tristar Intermediates Private Limited, are set out as
"Annexure-III(A)" and "Annexure-III(B)",
respectively and forms a part of this Annual Report.
The Secretarial Compliance Report for the Financial Year ended 31st
March, 2025, pursuant to the requirement of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, in
relation to compliance of all the applicable SEBI Regulations/circulars/ guidelines issued
thereunder, is set out as "Annexure-III(C)" and forms a part of this
Annual Report. The Secretarial Compliance Report has been voluntarily disclosed as part of
Annual Report as good disclosure practise.
The Secretarial Audit Report(s) and/or Secretarial Compliance Report
does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Pursuant to Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations read with Section
204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company on recommendation of the Audit
Committee proposed appointment of Shah Patel and Associates, (Firm Registration No.:
P2015MH046300) as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of five (5)
consecutive years, commencing from the Financial Year 2025-26 till Financial Year 2029-30,
subject to approval of Members at the AGM. Accordingly, a resolution seeking approval by
the Members is listed in the AGM Notice as Special Business.
M/s. Shah Patel and Associates, have confirmed their eligibility under
Section 204 of the Act and the rules framed thereunder, Regulation 24A of the Listing
Regulations for appointment as Secretarial Auditors of the Company. As required under the
Listing Regulations, the Auditors have also confirmed that they hold a valid certificate
issued by the Peer Review Board of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
C. Cost Auditors
As per Section 148 of the Act read with Companies (Cost Records and
Audit) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company on recommendation of the Audit
Committee had appointed M/s. R. Shetty & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm
Registration No.: 101455) to audit the cost accounts of the Company for the Financial Year
ended 31st March, 2026. In terms of the provisions of Section 148(3) of the
Act, read with Rule 14(a)(ii) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the
remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is required to be ratified by the Members,
accordingly, a resolution seeking ratification by the Members for the remuneration is
listed in the AGM Notice as Special Business.
The Cost Auditors have certified that their appointment is within the
limits of Section 141(3)(g) of the Act and that they are not disqualified from appointment
within the meaning of the said Act. Maintenance of cost records as specified by the
Central Government under Sub-Section (1) of Section 148 of the Act, is
required by the Company and accordingly, such accounts and records are made and
maintained.
The Company has filed the Cost Audit Report for the Financial Year
ended 31st March, 2024 submitted by M/s. R. Shetty & Associates. The Cost
Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 will be filed in due
course.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Board of Directors have adopted the Policy on Materiality of and
Dealings with Related Party Transactions as per the applicable provisions of the Act and
the Listing Regulations and the same is available on the website of the Company at
www.rossari.com/ corporate-governance/.
All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Company during
the Financial Year under review with related parties were on an arm's length basis
and in the ordinary course of business. All the transactions were in compliance with the
applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations.
Approval of the Audit Committee was sought for Related Party
Transactions. Certain transactions, which were repetitive in nature were approved through
omnibus route. The disclosure of material related party transactions as per Section
134(3)(h) read with Section 188(2) of the Act, in Form AOC 2 is set out as "Annexure-IV"
and forms a part of this Annual Report. Details of Related Party Transactions are provided
in the notes to the Financial Statements.
During the Financial Year under review, the Non-Executive Directors of
the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company other than
sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses, as applicable.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 23 of the Listing Regulations,
your Company has filed half yearly reports to the stock exchanges, for the related party
transactions.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR")
policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company as CSR activities
during the Financial Year under review are set out as "Annexure V" and
forms a part of this Annual Report. For other details regarding the CSR Committee, refer
to the Corporate Governance Report, which forms a part of this Annual Report. CSR Policy
is available on the website of the Company at www.rossari.com/corporate-governance/.
POLICIES
The Company is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in
all our business transactions. In accordance with the applicable Acts, Rules, Regulations
and Standards, adopted various policies including following:
Name of Policy |
Brief description |
Web link |
Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors |
This Policy introduces the process of familiarizing the
independent directors with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the
Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the
Company, etc., through various programmes. |
www.rossari.com/corporate-governance/ |
Nomination And Remuneration Policy ("NRC Policy") |
This Policy is to provide a framework and set standards for
the appointment of directors with requisite experience and skills who have the capacity
and ability to lead the Company. It also defines the role of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee. For further details related to salient features of NRC Policy
including remuneration, you may refer the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of
this Annual Report. |
www.rossari.com/corporate-governance/ |
Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy |
The Company promotes ethical behavior in all its business
activities and in line with the best governance practises. The Company has a robust vigil
mechanism through its Whistle Blower Policy approved and adopted by the Board of Directors
of the Company. |
www.rossari.com/corporate-governance/ |
Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace |
This Policy creates and maintains a secure work environment
where its employees will work and pursue business together in an atmosphere free of
harassment. An Internal Complaints Committee ("ICC") is in place for all
works and offices of the Company to redress complaints received regarding sexual
harassment. During the Financial Year under review, no complaints with allegation of
sexual harassment were filed with the ICC. |
www.rossari.com/corporate-governance/ |
All the policies are periodically reviewed and updated by the Board to
address evolving needs and compliance requirements.
COMPLIANCE OF SECRETARIAL STANDARDS OF ICSI
In terms of Section 118(10) of the Act, the Company states that the
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 complied with.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The disclosure of particulars with respect to Conservation of Energy,
Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo as required under Section
134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is set
out as "Annexure-VI" and forms a part of this Annual Report.
ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return in Form MGT-7 for the Financial year 2024-25, as
provided under Section 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Act is available on the website of the
Company at www.rossari.com/ir-annual-report/.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Employees remains the backbone of the Company, on which Company is
growing. The Company continues to emphasis on the endevour which helps its employees to
grow, which can be referred in Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting ("BRSR")
and Human Capital which forms part of this Annual Report.
Disclosure required in respect of employees of the Company, in terms of
provisions of Section 197 (12) of the Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is set out as "Annexure-VII"
and forms a part of this Annual Report.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under
Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is available on the website of the
Company at www.rossari.com.
PARTICULARS OF LOAN, GUARANTEE AND INVESTMENT
Details of Loan, Guarantee and Investment covered under the provisions
of Section 186 of the Act are given in the Notes to the Financial Statements, and forms a
part of this Annual Report.
RISK MANAGMENT & INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Risk Management
Committee to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The
Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the risk management plan and
ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of
financial risks and controls. The major risks identified by the businesses and functions
are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. Further
details on the risk management activities including the implementation of risk management
policy, key risks identified and their mitigations are covered in Management Discussion
and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. The Company's internal
control systems are tailored to the specific nature of its business, as well as the scale
and intricacy of its operations. These systems undergo regular testing by both Statutory
and Internal Auditors, encompassing all offices, facilites, and pivotal business domains
any observation gets implemented in a time sensitive manner. The Company has implemented
robust procedures to ensure the systematic and effective management of its operations,
encompassing adherence to corporate policies, protection of assets, and the prevention and
detection of fraudulent activities and errors. The details in respect of internal
financial control and their adequacy are included in the Management Discussion and
Analysis, which forms a part of the Annual Report.
GENERAL DISCLOSURE
During the Financial Year under review:
(i) there was no change in the nature of business of the Company.
(ii) the Company's securities were not suspended.
(iii) the Company has not issued Equity Shares with differential rights
as to dividend, voting or otherwise, pursuant to the provisions of Section 43 of the Act
and Rules made thereunder.
(iv) the Company has not bought back its shares, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 68 of the Act and Rules made thereunder.
(v) the Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares to its Directors
or employees. (vi) the Company has not failed to implement any corporate action.
(vii) the Company has not made any provisions of money or has not
provided any loan to the employees of the Company for purchase of shares of the Company,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 67 of the Act and Rules made thereunder.
(viii) the Company has not accepted any deposit from the public,
pursuant to the Chapter V of the Act and Rules made thereunder.
(ix) there was no revision of financial statements and Board's
Report of the Company.
(x) there were no significant material orders passed by the
Regulators/Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its
future operations.
(xi) there were no significant 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 Financial Statements relate and the date of
this Report.
(xii) Mr. Sunil Chari, Managing Director of the Company has received
remuneration amounting to AED 0.16 million from Rossari Global DMCC, wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company. The aggregate remuneration received by Mr. Sunil, from
both companies is within the limits of Section 197 of the Act.
(xiii) no application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code, hence, the requirement to disclose the details of application made or any proceeding
pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year along
with their status as at the end of the Financial Year is not applicable.
(xiv) the requirement to disclose the details of difference between
amount of the valuation done at the time of onetime settlement and the valuation done,
while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof,
is not applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Board places on record its appreciation for the persistent support
from the shareholders, customers, suppliers, dealers, distributors, bankers, and other
stakeholders.
Your Board of Directors would also like to take this opportunity to
express their sincere gratitude to all of the employees, who have contributed to our
success over the past year. We are proud of what we have accomplished together, and we
look forward to continued success in the years ahead.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
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Edward Menezes |
Date: 25th April, 2025 |
Executive Chairman |
Place: Mumbai |
(DIN: 00149205) |