To the Members of
Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited
The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 12th Annual Report
together with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial year ended 31st March,
2025.
FINANCIAL RESULTS - STANDALONE & CONSOLIDATED
|
Consolidated |
Standalone |
Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
2024- 2025 |
2023-2024 |
Revenue from Operation |
62,108.20 |
56,176.10 |
51,799.75 |
41,793.40 |
Other Income |
2,622.84 |
835.95 |
3,089.90 |
2,190.79 |
Profit before Finance cost (as mentioned below), |
46,143.35 |
40,316.82 |
40,406.08 |
31,848.54 |
Depreciation and Tax |
|
|
|
|
Finance Cost [including Interest (Net), Hedging Cost |
17,017.78 |
16,816.07 |
15,657.04 |
15,698.94 |
& Foreign Exchange Loss (Gain)] |
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization expense |
12,624.19 |
11,399.03 |
10,997.60 |
10,062.77 |
Profit before tax |
16,501.38 |
12,101.72 |
13,751.44 |
6,086.83 |
Provision for Taxation-Current Tax |
540.15 |
3,119.85 |
- |
1,415.73 |
- For earlier years |
152.34 |
(0.50) |
113.44 |
(2.84) |
Deferred Tax |
3 ,085.87 |
328.02 |
2,802.80 |
(16.14) |
Total Tax Expense |
3,778.36 |
3,447.37 |
2,916.24 |
1,396.75 |
Profit for the year |
12,723.02 |
8,654.35 |
10,835.20 |
4,690.08 |
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
Equity Holders of the Company |
12,723.02 |
8,654.35 |
10,835.20 |
4,690.08 |
Balance in the statement of Profit & Loss
at the beginning of the year |
5,246.28 |
(121.85) |
1,790.10 |
386.24 |
Payment of Dividend on equity and Preference
shares Final |
- |
(386.21) |
- |
(386.21) |
Payment of Dividend on equity and Preference
shares Interim |
- |
(2900.01) |
- |
(2900.01) |
Retained Earnings at the end of the year |
17,969.30 |
5,246.28 |
12,625.30 |
1,790.10 |
OPERATING PERFORMANCE
On Standalone basis
For the financial year 2024-25, the revenue from operations increased
by 23.94% at INR. 51,799.75 Lakhs as compare to INR. 41,793.40 Lakhs in the previous year
due to higher throughput volume. The Profit before Tax for the year was INR. 13,751.44
Lakhs as against INR. 6,086.83 Lakhs in the previous year.
The company made a net profit after tax (PAT) of INR. 10,835.20 Lakhs
as compared to net profit of INR 4,690.08 Lakhs in the previous year.
On Consolidated basis
At consolidated level, the revenue from operations increased by 10.56%
at INR. 62,108.20 Lakhs as compare to INR 56,176.10 Lakhs in the previous year) due to
higher throughput volume.
The Profit before Tax for the year was INR. 16,501.38 Lakhs as against
INR. 12,101.72 Lakhs in the previous year. The company made a net profit after tax (PAT)
of INR. 12,723.02 Lakhs as compare to net profit of INR 8,654.35 Lakhs in the previous
year.
Liquid Logistics Division
Revenues of the group for Liquid Division is INR 34,472.76 Lakhs
(previous year INR 35,645.81 Lakhs). EBITDA was INR 23,631.77 Lakhs compared to INR
25,256.25 Lakhs in previous year. Despite tough competition, the division is able to
maintain revenue and EBITDA. Future growth in this division will come from the additional
capacity utilisation and better mix of products handled at JNPA, Haldia, Kandla,
Mangalore, and Kochi as well as future capacity additions at ports, which is also expected
to result in higher realisations.
Gas Terminalling Division
The revenue for Gas Division during the year was INR 27,635.44 Lakhs as
compared to INR 20,530.29 Lakhs the previous year, an increase of about 34.61% due to
higher throughput volume. The EBITDA increased to INR 24,535.53
Lakhs as compared to INR 17,387.94 Lakhs in previous year, an increase
of about 41.11%. The revenues and margins showed significant improvement.
During the financial year, there was no amount proposed to be
transferred from profit to the Reserves.
OUTLOOK FOR THE COMPANY
The chemicals and oil logistics business continues to show good
potential as India?s import and exports of oil products and chemicals increase in
line with the growth of the Indian economy. The Operations of the Company are in good
order.
In this context, the outlook for the Company remains positive.
NEW PROJECTS AND EXPANSION
As per the vision and the mission of this Company, the core purpose is
to be an enabler in the transition to a more sustainable India. Given that our business
lies at the very heart of that necessary transition, our mission to store and handle bulk
liquids and gases in a safe and sustainable manner is ever more critical. The Company has
completed several acquisitions during previous financial year and the Company continues to
look for more M&A opportunities during the year.
The company is in process of acquiring LPG cryogenic facility with the
static storage capacity of 48,000 MT at
Pipavav Terminal. Expansion in Pipavav will also benefit from the new
VLGC compliant LPG berth expected to be commissioned by July 2025 with an overall static
capacity of 70,800 MT. To strengthen its presence in ammonia terminalling, the company
plans to acquire India?s first independent ammonia terminal at Pipavav, Gujarat, with
a static capacity of 36,000 MT. This acquisition is projected to be completed by the end
of 2026. 10,875 sq. mtrs plot was sub-lease to the Company by Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited
for the purpose of conducting business, inter alia setting up of tank farm, and ancillary
activities that may be required to support the business.
Further, the company has acquired LPG cryogenic facility with the
static storage capacity of 82,000 MT at Mangalore
Terminal on June 19, 2025. This increases the total LPG static capacity
from 70,800 MT to 152,800 MT. The terminal will cater LPG throughput services for
Karnataka hinterland.
The Company has acquired a terminal at JNPA with designed total storage
capacity of 101,900 m3 for liquid products comprising 30 tanks, with a total storage land
area of 16,165 square meters, and will cater to the Maharashtra, Hyderabad, Silvassa and
Gujarat hinterlands. Further, at JNPA, the company has been allotted an additional
~121,000 sq. meters plot for setting up storage tanks.
The Company has acquired an incremental terminal in
Mangalore, Karnataka on March 01, 2025 with a designed
8 Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited total storage capacity of 75,230 m3
for liquid products comprising 19 tanks, with a total storage land area of 28,867 sq.
meters. The Company has also been allotted an additional plot measuring 60,703 sq. meters
at Mangalore for setting up of storage infrastructure and related facilities. In addition
to the above, the Company?s wholly owned subsidiary (CRL Terminals Private Limited)
has been allotted a plot admeasuring 27,458 sq. meters for constructing storage tanks,
which would further strengthen the Company?s presence in the port of Kandla when
operational.
DIVIDEND
No Dividend is declared for the current financial 2024-25.
In terms of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI Listing Regulations?), the
Board has formulated and adopted the Dividend Distribution Policy on October 10, 2024. The
Policy is available on the website of the Company. The Dividend Policy sets out the
parameters and circumstances which the Board may consider for recommendation and/ or
distribution of dividend to its shareholders and/or the utilization of the retained
earnings of Company. The Dividend Policy is available on the Company?s website at
https://www. aegisvopak.com/policies.
MATERIAL EVENTS DURING THE YEAR
Initial Public Offering (IPO) and Listing
On June 02, 2025, the equity shares of your Company got listed on
National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, post successful Initial Public
Offer of 119,148,936 equity shares ("Equity Shares") of face value of INR 10
each at a for cash at a price of INR 235 per equity share (including a share premium of
INR 225 per equity share) ("issue price") aggregating to INR. 2,80,000 Lakhs.
The Issue constituted
10.75% of the Post-Issue Paid-Up Equity Share Capital of our Company.
Your Company completed its IPO successfully with participation of
several leading domestic and global institutional investors as well as NRIs, HNIs and
retail investors. The Board is gratified and humbled by the faith shown in the Company by
its members.
The Board also places on record its appreciation for the support
provided by various Authorities, Book Running Lead Managers, Stock Exchanges,
Depositories, Counsels, Consultants, Auditors, other intermediaries and employees of the
Company for making the IPO of the Company a grand success.
Repayment of loan out of Initial Offer Proceeds
As outlined in the Company?s Prospectus dated May 28,
2025, one of the objects of the Initial Public Offer ("IPO")
was repayment or prepayment of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed
by the Company. In this regard, borrowings availed by the Company amounting to
INR. 2,01,595.30 Lakhs from HDFC Bank Limited and DBS
Bank India Limited have been entirely repaid on June 06,
2025 out of IPO proceeds.
In addition to the above, there were no material changes and
commitments affecting the financial positions of the Company which have occurred between
the end of the financial year of the Company and the date of this Report.
CREDIT RATING
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) affirmed the long-term rating of
the Company?s bank facilities at IND AA / Stable (Double A/ Outlook: Stable).
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In compliance with the directions by Ministry of Corporate
Affairs, Govt. of India (MCA), the Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company as provided in this Annual Report are
prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting
Standard (IND-AS 110)CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS?. The Consolidated Financial Statements include
Financial Statements of its Subsidiary Companies. For information of members, a separate
statement containing salient features of the financial details of the
Company?s subsidiaries for the year ended March 31, 2025 in Form
AOC-1 is included along with the financial statement in this Annual Report. The Annual
Financial Statements of these subsidiaries will be made available to the holding and
subsidiary companies? Members seeking such information at any point of time.
The annual Financial Statements of the subsidiary companies will also
be kept for inspection by any Member at Head/ Corporate Office companies concerned and the
same shall be displayed on the website of the Company https://www.aegisvopak.com/.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the
Act, the financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial
statements along with relevant documents and separate audited financial statements in
respect of subsidiaries, are available on the Company?s website on
https://www.aegisvopak.com/. Pursuant to the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI LODR?), the Company has formulated a
policy for determining its material subsidiaries?. The said policy is uploaded
on the website of the Company https://www. aegisvopak.com/
The Annual Report of the Company, and the annual results for the
Financial year ended March 31, 2025 are also placed on the Company? s website
www.aegisvopak.com.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company has two wholly owned subsidiaries as on 31st March, 2025,
whose details are given in the Annual Report and there has been no change in the nature of
business of its wholly owned subsidiaries, except as stated below during the year. The
operating & financial Performance of the subsidiary Companies are as provided below:
Konkan Storage Systems (Kochi) Private Limited
During the year under review, the revenue from operations is INR
1,877.28 Lakhs as against INR 5,616.12 Lakhs in the previous year. The Company?s net
profit stood at INR 294.55 Lakhs as against the net profit of INR 3,298.06 Lakhs in the
previous year.
CRL Terminals Private Limited
During the year under review, the revenue from operations was INR
8,431.17 Lakhs as compared to INR 8,814.98 Lakhs of the previous year. The Company?s
net profit stood at INR 1 ,738.88 Lakhs as compared to the net profit of INR 1,828.74
Lakhs in the previous year.
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorized Share Capital
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025 is INR
15,00,00,00,000/- (Indian Rupees One
Thousand Five Hundred Crores only) divided 1,50,00,00,000 (One Hundred
Fifty Crores) equity shares of INR. 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten only) each.
During the year under review, your Company has made the following
changes to the Authorized Share Capital of the Company: On July 29, 2024- Pursuant to
approval of members the Authorised Share Capital was reclassified from INR
1,25,00,000 (Indian Rupees One Crore Twenty-Five Lakhs Only) divided
into 11,00,000 (Eleven Lakhs) equity shares of INR 10 each and 1,50,000 Compulsory
Convertible
Preference Shares (CCPS) of INR 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten only) each to
INR 1,25,00,000/- (Indian Rupees One ofthe Companyandthatofthesubsidiary Crore Twenty-Five
Lakhs Only) divided into 12,50,000 (Twelve Lakhs Fifty Thousand) equity shares of INR 10/-
(Indian Rupees Ten only) each.
On July 29, 2024- Pursuant to approval of members the existing
Authorized Share Capital of the Company was then increased and stood at INR
11,30,00,00,000/-
(Indian Rupees One Thousand One Hundred and Thirty Crore Only) divided
into 1,13,00,00,000 (One Hundred and Thirteen Crores) equity shares of INR 10/- (Indian
Rupees Ten only) each.
On November 04, 2024- Pursuant to approval of members the
Authorized share capital of the Company was further increased and stood at INR
15,00,00,00,000/-
(Indian Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Crores only) divided
1,50,00,00,000 (One Hundred Fifty Crores) equity shares of INR. 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten
only) each.
Paid up Share Capital
The Issued, Subscribed and paid up share capital of the Company as on
March 31, 2025 is INR 988,84,25,530/- (Indian
Rupees Nine Hundred Eighty Eight Crores Eighty Four Lakhs Twenty Five
Thousand Five Hundred Thirty only) divided into 98,88,42,553 (Ninety Eight Crores Eighty
Eight Lakhs Forty Two Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty Three) equity shares of INR 10/-
(Indian Rupees Ten only) each.
During the year under review, the changes in Issued, Subscribed and
Paid-up Equity Share Capital of your Company was as follows: On June 14, 2024- Pursuant to
conversion of 1,00,000 Compulsorily Convertible Cumulative Preference Shares the Company
has allotted 1,00,000 Equity Shares of INR 10/- each.
On August 28, 2024- Pursuant to the Issue of Bonus Shares and
approval of members dated July 29, 2024 the Company has allotted 95,37,00,000 Equity
Shares of INR 10/- each.
On October 31, 2024- Pursuant to Preferential Issue and approval of
members dated October 28, 2024 the Company has allotted 1,38,29,787 Equity Shares of INR
10/- each.
On November 07, 2024 -Pursuant to Preferential Issue and approval
of members dated November 04, 2024 the Company has allotted 2,02,12,766 Equity Shares of
INR 10/- each.
Details of Change in Paid Up Share Capital due to Initial Public
Offering ("IPO") post financial year 2024-25 are as follows:
On May 29, 2025- Pursuant to IPO and approval of members dated October
28, 2024 the Company has allotted 119,148,936
Equity Shares of INR 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten Only) each.
Post IPO and as on the date of this report the Issued, Subscribed and
Paid-up share capital of the Company is INR
11,07,99,14,890 (Indian Rupees One Thousand One Hundred and Seven
Crores Ninety Nine Lakhs Fourteen thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety only) divided into
1,10,79,91,489 (One Hundred Ten Crores Seventy Nine Lakhs Ninety one Thousand Four Hundred
and Eighty Nine) equity shares of INR 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten Only) each.
ALTERATION TO MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
Alteration of Memorandum of Association
During the year under review, the alteration in the Memorandum of
Association of the Company are as follows: On July 29, 2024 pursuant to approval of the
members of the Company, there was alteration in the Clause V of the Memorandum of
Association of the Company to reflect the reclassification from 1,25,00,000 (Indian Rupees
One Crore Twenty-Five Lakhs Only) divided into 11,00,000 (Eleven Lakhs) equity shares of
INR 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten Only) each and 1,50,000 (One lakhs and Fifty Thousand)
Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) of INR 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten Only) each
to INR
1,25,00,000/- (Indian Rupees One Crore Twenty-Five
Lakhs Only) divided into 12,50,000 (Twelve Lakhs Fifty Thousand) equity
shares of INR 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten Only) each.
On July 29, 2024 pursuant to approval of the members of the
Company, there was alteration in the Clause V of the
Memorandum of Association of the Company to reflect the increase in the
Authorized Share Capital of the Company to INR 11,30,00,00,000 /- (Indian Rupees One
Thousand One Hundred and Thirty Crore Only) divided into 1,13,00,00,000
(One Hundred and Thirteen Crores) equity shares of INR 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten Only) each.
On November 04, 2024 pursuant to approval of the members of the
Company, there was alteration in the Clause V of the Memorandum of Association of the
Company to reflect further increase in the Authorized
Share Capital of the Company to INR 15,00,00,00,000/-
(Indian Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Crores only) divided into
1,50,00,00,000 (One Hundred Fifty Crores) equity shares of INR 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten
only) each.
Alteration of Articles of Association
During the year under review, the alteration in the Articles of
Association (AOA) of the Company are as follows:
On November 18, 2024 pursuant to proposed Initial
Public Offer of the Company a special resolution passed at the
Extra-Ordinary General Meeting to align the AOA with the requirements of the Securities
and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, as amended ("SEBI Listing Regulations"), and the stock
exchanges where the equity shares of the Company were subsequently listed.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted or renewed
any deposits pursuant section 73 and 76 of the
Act read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Hence the
requirements for furnishing details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the
Companies Act, 2013 is not applicable.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A report on Corporate Governance, in terms of Regulation 34(3) read
with Schedule V? of SEBI LODR together with a certificate
Secretary, forms part of this Annual Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
In compliance with Regulation 34, read with Schedule V? of
SEBI LODR, a separate section on Management Discussion and Analysis, which also includes
further details on the state of affairs of the Company, forms part of this Annual Report.
DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on March 31, 2025, the Board of Directors of your
Company comprises of Eight (8) Directors consisting of a Managing
Director and Seven (7) Non- Executive Directors, out of which Four (4) are Independent
Directors including one Woman Independent Director. The constitution of the Board of the
Company is in accordance with Section 149 of the Act, and Regulation 17 of SEBI Listing
Regulations.
The list of directors on the Board of your Company as on date are as
follows:
Sr. No Name |
Designation |
Date of Appointment |
1 Mr. Raj Kapurchand Chandaria |
Chairman & Managing Director |
October 10, 2024 |
2 Mr. Murad Moledina |
Non-Executive Director |
May 25, 2022 |
3 Mr. Wilfred Swee Lim Guan |
Non-Executive Director |
December 05, 2022 |
4 Mr. Raj Kishore Singh* |
Independent Director |
October 10, 2024 |
5 Mr. Kanwaljit Singh Sudarshan Nagpal* |
Independent Director |
October 10, 2024 |
6 Ms. Uma Mandavgane* |
Independent Director |
October 10, 2024 |
7 Mr. Lars Erik Mikael Johansson** |
Independent Director |
February 12, 2025 |
8 Mr. Deepak Gajanan Dalvi# |
Non-Executive Director |
April 17, 2025 |
* The above all Independent Directors were regularized in the Extra
Ordinary General Meeting held on October 24, 2024 with the approval of members.
** Regularized with the approval of members in their Extra Ordinary
General Meeting held on February 13, 2025. #Regularised with the approval of members in
their Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on April 28, 2025
APPOINTMENT
During the year under review, Mr. Raj Kapurchand Chandaria was
appointed as the Managing Director on the Board of our Company on October 10, 2024 with
the approval of
Shareholders on October 24, 2024 for a period of five years with effect
from October 10, 2024, till October 9, 2029 and approval from Central Government was
received vide letter dated January 9, 2025 under Section 196 read with Schedule V of the
Companies Act, 2013.
Mr. Kanwaljit Singh Sudarshan Nagpal, Mr. Raj Kishore
Singh, Ms. Uma Mandavgane and Mr. Rahul Durgaprasad
Asthana were appointed as Additional (Non-Executive)
Independent Directors on October 10, 2024. The above all Independent
Directors were regularized in the Extra Ordinary
General Meeting held on October 24, 2024 with the approval of members.
Mr. Lars Erik Mikael Johansson was appointed as Additional
(Non-Executive) Independent Director on February 12, 2025 and was regularised in the Extra
Ordinary General Meeting held on February 13, 2025 with the approval of members.
Mr. Deepak Gajanan Dalvi was appointed as Additional (Non-Executive)
Non-Independent Director on April 17, 2025 and was regularised in the Extra Ordinary
General Meeting held on April 28, 2025.
RESIGNATION
During the year under review, Mr. Kanwaljit Singh Sudarshan Nagpal, Mr.
Sudhir Omprakash Malhotra and Mr. Deepak Gajanan Dalvi resigned as Non- Executive
Non-Independent Directors th October, 2024. Mr. Rahul Durgaprasad Asthana resigned as
Independent Director effective from 12th February 2025 under section 168 and other
applicable provisions of Act, rules made thereunder and SEBI Listing Regulation due to
preoccupation. Mr. Wimal Roy Shylindra Kumar Samlal resigned as Non-Executive
Non-Independent Director effective from 17th April, 2025 due to preoccupation. The Board
placed on record its high degree of appreciation for the valuable and excellent
contribution made by them during their tenure as a Directors of the Company.
DIRECTORS RETIRE BY ROTATION
Pursuant to section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013
Mr. Wilfred Swee Lim Guan (DIN: 09790083) Non-Executive
Non-independent, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing
Annual General Meeting (AGM) and being eligible, offers himself for
reappointment. In compliance with Secretarial Standards-2, the brief resume, expertise,
and other details of Mr. Wilfred Swee Guan Lim (DIN: 09790083) is given in the notice
convening the AGM. Based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee of the Company, the Board recommends his reappointment as Director at the
ensuing AGM.
DISCLOSURE FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Board comprised of four Independent Directors as on March 31, 2025.
The tenure of all Independent Directors is in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, and
SEBI
Listing Regulations.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013
with respect to the declaration given by the
Independent Director of the Company under Section 149(6) of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Board hereby confirmsthat all the Independent Directors have
given declarations and further confirms that they meet the criteria of Independence as per
the provisions of Section 149(6) read with Regulation 16 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
Also, 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, if
any, incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings.
Further, the Independent Directors have included their names in the
data bank of Independent Directors maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate
Affairs in terms of
Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies
(Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in the
circumstances which may affect their status as Independent Director of the Company and the
Board is satisfied of the integrity, expertise, and experience including in terms of
Section 150(1) of the Act and applicable rules thereunder of Independent Director on the
Board.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Board of directors has appointed Ms. Priyanka Vaidya as Company
Secretary of the Company with effect
10th October, 2024 following the resignation of Ms. Monica Gandhi from
the position of Company Secretary at the close of business hours on August 31, 2024.
Furthermore,
Ms. Priyanka Vaidya was appointed as the Compliance Officer of the
Company on October 28, 2024.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company had the following Key
Managerial Personnel:
1. Mr. Raj Kapurchand Chandaria- Chairman &
Managing Director
2. Mr. Manoj Sharma - Chief Financial Officer
3. Ms. Priyanka Vaidya- Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17
(10) SEBI Listing Regulation, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation
of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the
working of its Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has
been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY/ TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION/ FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS & OUTGO
Details of energy conservation, technology absorption, exports &
foreign exchange earnings and outgo undertaken by the Company along with the information
in accordance with the provisions of section 134 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8
of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the extent as are applicable to the Company, are
given in Annexure - A? to the Directors? Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosure pertaining to the remuneration and other details as required
under Section 197 (12) of the Act, and the Rules framed thereunder is enclosed as Annexure
- B? to the Board?s Report.
The information in respect of employees of the Company required
pursuant to Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules 2014 forms part of this Annual Report. However, in terms of Section 136 of the
Companies Act 2013, the Annual Reports are being sent to the Members and others entitled
thereto, excluding such information. The said information is available for inspection at
the registered office of the Company during working hours. If any Member is interested in
obtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
BOARD COMMITTTEES
During the year under review, with a view to comply with the Securities
and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 and with an objective to further strengthen the governance standards, from the Board
had constituted following Committees a. Audit Committee; b. Stakeholder?s
Relationship Committee; c. Nomination and Remuneration Committee; d. Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee and e. Risk Management Committee
The above Committees were re-constituted/constituted during the year
with the approval of the Board. The details of the re-constitution, constitution,
composition, terms of reference , number of Committee meetings held during the year under
review and attendance of the Committee members at each meeting are set out in the
Corporate
Governance Report which in included herein by reference and forms part
of the Annual Report.
DISCLOSURE OF COMPOSITION OF THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
COMMITTEE
The brief outline of the corporate social responsibility
(CSR) policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the
Company on CSR activities during the year are set out in Annexure E? of this
report in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)
Rules, 2014.
For other details regarding the CSR Committee, please refer to the
Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this report. This Policy is available on
the Company?s website on www.aegisvopak.com.
The Company?s average CSR obligation of three immediately
preceding financial years is below ten crore Indian Rupees hence impact assessment is not
applicable.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS? REPORT
In terms of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with
Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 , the Members of the Company
in their 11th Annual General Meeting held on July 22, 2024 has approved the appointment of
M/s.
CNK and Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration
No. 101961W/W- 100036), as statutory Auditors for a period of 5 (five) consecutive years
from the conclusion of 11th Annual general meeting ("AGM") until the conclusion
of the 16th AGM to be held for the financial year ending on 31 st March, 2029.
The requirement to place the matter relating to appointment of auditors
for ratification been done away by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 with effect from
May 07, 2018. Accordingly, no being proposed for ratification auditors at the ensuing AGM
EXPLANATION OR COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATION, RESERVATION OR ADVERSE
REMARKS OR DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE AUDITORS IN THEIR REPORT
The Auditors? Report does not contain any qualification,
reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers. Notes to
Accounts are selfexplanatory and does not call for any further
comments.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to recent amendments in Regulation 24A of
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations,
2015, and being Company listed on BSE Ltd. and National Stock Exchange India Limited dated
June 02,
2025, the appointment of Secretarial Auditors is required to be
approved by the members of the Company. The Board of Directors at the Board meeting held
on June 19, 2025 has recommended appointment of M/s. Naithani & Shetty Associates,
Partnership Firm (Firm registration No.
P2025MH103800) (Peer reviewed certificate as Secretarial Auditor of the
Company for the first term of five consecutive years i.e; from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30.
The Company has received the written consent and certificate the
criteria for appointment as Secretarial Auditor and that the appointment, if made, shall
be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act and rules framed thereunder.
Further pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3) and section 204 of
Companies Act, 2013 read along with the rules made thereunder, the Board of Directors of
the Company appointed Mr. Prasen Naithani of M/s. P. Naithani & Associates, Company
Secretaries in Practice, to conduct the Secretarial Audit for FY 2024-25. The Secretarial
Audit
Report for the financial st March, 2025 forms part of this Report and
is annexed herewith as Annexure - D. There is no qualification, reservation or
adverse remark disclaimer in secretarial Audit report.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, neither the statutory auditors or
Secretarial Auditor have reported to the Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Act,
any instances of fraud care committed against your Company by its employees, details of
which would need to be mentioned in the Board?s Report.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act, and The
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, on the recommendation of the Audit
Committee, M/s.byMembers Natvarlal everyAGMhas Vepari & Co LLP,
Chartered Accountant were re-appointed by the Board of Directors to
conduct internal audit of the Company. is of appointment of statutory
COST AUDITOR
During the year, maintenance of cost record as specified by the Central
Government under sub-section (1) of section
148 of the Companies Act, 2013, was not applicable to the Company.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENT (OHSE)
The emphasis on OHSE continues at all of the terminals of the company.
The Company is committed to the best standards in safety and continuously monitors
relevant matters. In addition to periodic reviews by the management, the Company has
formed a high-level committee comprising of three directors and other Company executives,
wherein matters concerning the subject are discussed. Safety drills are regularly carried
out at all facilities.
Although the company has a low carbon footprint, efforts are underway
to reduce the impact on the environment and improve environmental sustainability;, it
continues to monitor emissions with the installation of a continuous monitoring system at
two locations and investing in pollution control systems. The company hasno.6548/2025)
engaged leading engineering Institutes to design equipment and model the impact on the
environment. These efforts ensure that we are making progress towards our commitment to a
more sustainable future. that M/s. Naithani & Shetty Associates satisfy
DIRECTORS? RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
The Directors would like to inform the Members that the Audited
Financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 are in full conformity
with the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013. The Financial Statements are audited by
the Statutory Auditors, M/s. CNK & Associates LLP. The Directors further confirm that:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable year ended 31 accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. 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 company at the end of the financial year and profit of the company
for that period; sufficient . The Directors had taken proper and for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act
for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities; d. The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis; e. The Directors, had laid down adequate internal financial controls to be followed
by the company and that such internal financial controls including with reference
Financial Statements are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f. The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of
all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an effective internal control and risk-mitigation
system, which are constantly assessed and strengthened. The Company?s internal
control system is commensurate with its size, scale and complexities of its operations.
The internal and operational audit is entrusted to
M/s. Natvarlal Vepari & Co LLP a reputed firm
Accountants. The main thrust of internal audit is to test and review
controls, appraisal of risks and business processes, besides benchmarking controls with
best practices in the industry.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors actively reviews the
adequacy and effectiveness of the Internal control systems and suggests improvements to
strength the same. The Company has a robust Management Information System, which is an
integral part of the control mechanism.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS OF JUDICIAL BODIES /REGULATORS
There are no significant and regulators / courts / tribunals impacting
the going concern status and the Company?s operations in future.
COMPOSITION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
In terms of the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 18
of SEBI Listing
Regulations, the Audit Committee comprised of three Directors, out of
which two are Non-Executive Independent Directors and one is Executive Director.
The members of Audit Committee as on March 31, 2025 are as follows:
1. Mr. Raj Kishore Singh - Chairman
2. Mr. Raj K. Chandaria
3. Mr. Lars Erik Mikael Johansson
During the year, the Board of Directors of the Company had always
accepted the recommendations of the Audit Committee.
The details of Committee and its terms of reference are also set out in
the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Board?s Report.
DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
The Company, pursuant to Section 177 of Companies Act, 2013 read along
with the rules made thereunder and
Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing Regulations, have established vigil
mechanism for Directors and Employees to report concerns about unethical behaviour, actual
or suspected fraud or violation of the Company?s code of conduct or ethics policy.
The scope of the policy is that it covers any alleged wrongful conduct and other matters
or activity on account of which the interest of the Company is affected and is formally
reported by Whistle Blower(s). The Whistle Blower?s role is that of a reporting party
with reliable information. They are not required or expected to act as investigators or
finders of facts, nor would they determine the appropriate corrective or remedial action
that may be warranted in a given case. The Company has a vigil mechanism to deal with
instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The Company?s vigil mechanismof
Chartered is providing adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such
mechanism and has made provision for direct access to the chairperson of the Audit
Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases.
The details of the said Policy are explained in the Corporate
Governance Report and details of establishment of vigil mechanism is
posted on the website of the Company at www.aegisvopak.com.
ANNUAL RETURN AS PROVIDED UNDER
SECTION 92(3) OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013
In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, the annual return in the
prescribed format is available at company?s website - orders passed by the
https://www.aegisvopak.com.
POLICY RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS, KEY
MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND OTHER DETAILS
In terms of the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 19
of SEBI LODR, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (N & R) comprised of three
Directors, all of them are Non-Executive Directors of the Company.
The Members of the N & R Committee as on March 31, 2025 are as
follows:
1. Mr. Raj Kishore Singh- Chairman
2. Mr. Kanwaljit Singh Sudarshan Nagpal
3. Mr. Lars Erik Mikael Johansson
The N&R Committee identifies persons who are qualified to become
Directors and who may be appointed in Senior Management in accordance with the laid down
criteria, recommend to the Board their appointment and renewal and shall carry out
evaluation of every Director?s performance.
The Committee formulates criteria for determining qualifications,
positive attributes and independence of
Director and recommends to the Board a policy, relating to the
remuneration for the directors, key managerial personnel and other employees.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company on
Directors? appointment and remuneration including criteria for determining
qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and other matters provided
under sub-section (3) of Section 178, is available on the website of the Company at
https://www.aegisvopak.com/. The Policy will also help the Company to attain optimal Board
diversity and create a basis for succession planning. In addition, it is intended to
ensure that a) the Company is able to attract, develop and retain high-performing
and motivated Executives in a competitive international market; b) the Executives are
offered a competitive and market aligned remuneration package, with fixed salaries being a
significant the Applicable Law; c) remuneration of the Executives are aligned with the
Company?s business strategies, values, key priorities and goals.
The details of Committee and its terms of reference are also set out in
the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Board?s Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The Company is engaged in the business of providing
Infrastructural facilities as specified under section 186(11) (a) of
the Companies Act 2013 read with Schedule VI of the Companies Act 2013. However, details
of loan are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
DISCLOSURE OF PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS/ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED
PARTIES
The Company has adopted a Related Party Transactions Policy. The Audit
Committee reviews this policy from time to time and also reviews and approves all related
party transactions (RPTs?), to ensure that the same are in line with the
provisions of applicable law and the Related Party Transactions Policy. The Policy on
Materiality of and dealing with Related Party Transactions was amended in line with SEBI
listing Regulation. The policy on Materiality of and dealing with Related Party
Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company?s website at
https:// www.aegisvopak.com.
All transactions entered into with the related parties are in
compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and on the arm?s length
basis.
There are no significant by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key
Managerial
Personnel or other designated persons which may have a potential
conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
All transactions entered during the year were entered with its holding
Company/fellow subsidiaries on arms length basis and in ordinary course of business. The
disclosure of
Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3) (h) of the
Act, in Form AOC-2 forms part of this Report and is placed at
Annexure-C?.
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has a Risk Management Committee consisting of majority
members of Board of Directors comprising of the following members:
The Members of the Risk Management Committee as on
March 31, 2025 are as follows:
1. Mr. Kanwaljit Singh Sudarshan Nagpal (Chairman)
2. Mr. Wilfred Swee Guan Lim remunerationcomponent, as permissible
under
3. Mr. Rajiv Chohan
The Committee lays down procedures to inform Board members about the
risk assessment and minimisation procedures, monitor and review risk management plan and
for carrying out such other functions as may be directed by the Board.
The Company adopted a risk management policy including identification
therein of elements of risk, and action taken by the Company to mitigate those risks.
The specific objectives of the Risk Management Policy are to ensure
that all the current and future material risk exposures of the company are identified,
assessed, quantified, appropriately mitigated and managed, to establish framework for the
company?s risk management process and to ensure companywide implementation, to ensure
systematic and uniform assessment of risks related with Oil, Gas & Chemicals Logistics
business, to enable compliance with appropriate regulations, wherever applicable, through
the adoption of best practices and to-assure business growth with financial stability.
The details of Committee and its terms of reference are also set out in
the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Board?s Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION
There were no material changes and commitments, which affected the
financial position of the company between the end of the financial year of the company to
which the financial statement relates and the date of the report.
DISCLOSURE RELATING TO BOARD AND BOARD COMMITTEES AND POLICES
During the year ended March 31, 2025, 10 Board Meetings were held on
the following dates :
1. 23rd May, 2024
2. 29th July, 2024
3. 10th October, 2024
4. 24th October, 2024
5. 28th October, 2024
6. 4th November, 2024
7. 18th November, 2024 (10.30 a.m.)
8. 18th November, 2024 (11.00 a.m.)
9. 05th February, 2025 10. 12th February, 2025
The intervening gap between any two meetings was within the period
prescribed under Companies Act, 2013.
The detailed composition of the Board of Directors along with the
number of Board Meetings has been provided in the
Corporate Governance Report.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial
Standards (as amended from time to time) on Board Meetings and General
Meetings issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by Central
Government under section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment free
workplace for every individual working in the Company?s premises through various
interventions and practices. The Company always endeavours to create and provide an
environment that is free from discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment.
The policy on prevention of sexual harassment at workplace aims at
prevention of harassment of employees and lays down the guidelines for identification,
reporting and prevention of undesired behaviour. The Company has duly constituted internal
complaints committee as per the said Act.
During the year ended 31st March, 2025, there were nil complaints
recorded pertaining to sexual harassment.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR)
As the Company is listed on Stock Exchanges on June
02, 2025, publication of Business Responsibility and
Sustainability Report ("BRSR") pursuant to Regulation 34(2)
(f) of the Listing Regulations is not mandatory for Company for FY 2024-25.
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE
There are no proceedings, either filed filed against the Company,
pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 as amended, before National Company
Law Tribunal or other courts during the financial year 2024-25.
DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8(5)(XII) OF THE COMPANIES (ACCOUNTS) RULES, 2014
During the year, there were no instances of one time settlement with
Bank/Financial Institutions.
APPRECIATION
Your Directors place on the record their appreciation of the
contribution made by the employees at all levels who, through their competence, diligence,
solidarity, co-operation and support, have enabled the Company to achieve the desired
results during the year.
The Board of Directors gratefully acknowledge the assistance and
co-operation received from the authorities of Port Trust, Bankers, Central and State
Government Departments, Shareholders, Suppliers and Customers.