Dear Members,
The Board of Directors are pleased to present the Company's
37thAnnual Report and the Company's Audited Financial Statements for the Financial
Year ended on 31st March, 2025.
RESULTS OF OUR OPERATIONS
The Company's financial performance for the year ended 31stMarch,
2025 is summarized below:
(Rs. in lakhs, except per equity share data)
Particulars |
31st March, 2025 |
31st March, 2024 |
Revenue from operations |
12,682.50 |
10,771.30 |
Other Income |
27.23 |
30.94 |
Total Income |
12,709.73 |
10,802.24 |
Profit Before Interest, Depreciation,
Exceptional Items and Tax |
942.10 |
705.54 |
Less: Interest |
194.91 |
205.39 |
Less: Depreciation |
393.93 |
378.56 |
Profit Before Exceptional Items and Tax |
353.23 |
121.59 |
Less: Exceptional Items |
Nil |
Nil |
Profit Before Tax |
353.23 |
121.59 |
Less: Current Tax |
86.59 |
19.79 |
Less: Deferred Tax |
(0.27) |
8.33 |
Profit After Tax |
266.91 |
93.47 |
Total comprehensive income for the year
attributable to the owners of the Company |
274.98 |
94.72 |
Earnings per share (EPS) |
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Basic (Rs.) |
24.87 |
8.71 |
Diluted (Rs.) |
24.87 |
8.71 |
PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
The turnover including other income of the Company for the Financial
Year 2024-25 amounted to Rs. 12,709.73 Lakhs as against last year's Rs. 10,802.24
Lakhs. The increase in turnover is approx. 17.66 % as compared to last year. The Profit
before exceptional items and tax is Rs. 353.23 Lakhs as against Rs. 121.59 Lakhs of last
year. Profit for the year is Rs. 266.91 Lakhs as against Rs. 93.47 Lakhs of the last year.
The net profit of the Company has increased approx three times of the profit of previous
financial year.
ANNUAL RETURN
As per the provisions of Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3) of the
Act, Annual Return for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2025, in prescribed Form
No. MGT 7 is available on the website of the Company
onhttps://www.purityflexpack.com/reports/Annual%20Return/01.%20Annual%20Return%202025.pdf.
DIVIDEND
In view of retain the resources and future expansion, your directors
have not recommended dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2025.
SHARE CAPITAL
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 6,00,00,000/-
(Rupees Six Crores Only) divided into 60,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
There was no change in the capital structure of the Company during the
Financial Year under review. The paid up Equity Share capital as on 31st March, 2025 was
Rs. 1,07,34,000/-.
LISTING OF SHARES
The Company's shares are listed on BSE under Scrip Code 523315.
The ISIN code of the Company is INE898O01010.
NATURE OF BUSINESS
There was no change in the nature of business during the Financial Year
under review.
SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES & JOINT VENTURES
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Associate &Joint Venture
Company.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate
Governance and adheres to the Corporate Governance requirements set out by the Securities
and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI"). The disclosures as required under Schedule
V to the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 are
annexed as Annexure I of this Annual Report. The requisite certificate from the
Auditors of the Company confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance
is attached to the report on Corporate Governance.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The Board met five (5) times during the Financial Year. The meeting
details are provided in the Corporate Governance Report that forms part of this Annual
Report. The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days, as
prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As on 31st March, 2025 the Board had three committees viz. the Audit
Committee, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Stakeholders Relationship
Committee. A majority of the committees consists entirely of independent directors. During
the year, all recommendations made by the committees were approved by the Board.
A detailed note on the composition of the Board and its committees is
provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with the Indian
Accounting Standards (Ind AS) under the historical cost convention on accrual basis except
for certain financial instruments, which are measured at fair values, the provisions of
the Companies Act, 2013 (to the extent notified) and guidelines issued by SEBI. The Ind AS
are prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 3 of the
Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting
Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016. Accounting policies have been consistently applied
except where a newly-issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an
existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.
The directors confirm that:
i. In preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Year ended
31stMarch, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no
material departures.
ii. They 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.
iii. They have taken proper and sufficient care towards the maintenance
of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities.
iv. They have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
v. They have laid down internal financial controls, which are adequate
and are operating effectively. vi. They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance
with the provisions of all applicable laws, and such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, neither the statutory auditors nor the
secretarial auditor has reported to the Audit Committee, under Section 143 (12) of the
Companies Act, 2013, any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officers
or employees, the details of which would need to be mentioned in the Board's report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION BETWEEN
THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND DATE OF THE REPORT
There have been no material changes and commitments, which affect the
financial position of the Company, that have occurred between the end of the Financial
Year to which the Financial Statements relate and the date of this report.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The current policy is to have an appropriate mix of executive,
non-executive and independent directors to maintain the independence of the Board, and
separate its functions of governance and management. As of 31st March, 2025, the Board had
eight members, two of whom are executive directors, two non-executive and non-independent
directors and four independent directors. There is one Woman director on the Board. The
policy of the Company on directors' appointment and remuneration, including the
criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director
and other matters, as required under Sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act,
2013, is available on our website, atwww.purityflexpack.com. We affirm that the
remuneration paid to the directors is as per the terms laid out in the Nomination and
Remuneration Policy of the Company.
EXPLANATIONS OR COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR ADVERSE
REMARKS OR DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE AUDITORS AND THE PRACTICING COMPANY SECRETARY IN THEIR
REPORTS
There was no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by
the either by the Auditors or by the Practicing Company Secretary in their respective
reports.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
Loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013 form part of the Notes to the Financial Statements provided in this
Annual Report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY
ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars, as prescribed under Sub-section (3)(m) of Section 134
of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are enclosed
as Annexure II to the Board's report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations,
the Management Discussion and Analysis is set out as Annexure III of this Annual
Report.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred
to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, in the prescribed Form AOC-2, is appended
as Annexure IV.
STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
The Company is engaged in the business of packaging. There is no change
in the business of the Company during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025. Further
information on the business overview and outlook and state of the affairs of the Company
is discussed in detail in the Management Discussion & Analysis.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY
Since the Company does not qualify any of the criteria as laid down in
Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 with regard to Corporate Social Responsibility,
provisions of Section 135 are not applicable to the Company.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mrs. Vaishali Amin and Mrs. Kokila Patel, Directors of the
Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM. The Board of Directors, on the
recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has recommended their
re-appointment.
Ms. Ankita Shetty was appointed as a Company Secretary and Compliance
Officer of the Company w.e.f. 7th March, 2025. Ms. Matrikaa Sharma had resigned form the
post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer w.e.f. 20th December, 2024. Further, Mr.
Anil Patel had resigned from the post of Chief Executive Officerwith effect from 27th May,
2025 and Mr. Kunal Patel was further graded as Chief Executive Officer in his place with
effect from 28th May, 2025. Mr. Jayesh Shah was appointed as Director and Chief Financial
Officer of the Company w.e.f. 28th May, 2025.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has received necessary declaration from each independent
director under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that he / she meets the criteria
of independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25
of the Listing Regulations.
The Board of Directors further confirms that the Independent Directors
also meet the criteria of expertise, experience, integrity and proficiency in terms of
Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules, 2019.
FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION
The Company has a policy for performance evaluation of the Board,
Committees and other Individual Directors (including Independent Directors) which include
criteria for performance evaluation of Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors. In
accordance with the manner specified by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the
Board carried out annual performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and
Individual Directors. The Independent Directors carried out annual performance evaluation
of the Chairperson, the non-independent directors and the Board as a whole. The Chairman
of the respective Committees shared the report on evaluation with the respective Committee
members. The performance of each Committee was evaluated by the Board, based on report on
evaluation received from respective Committees. A consolidated report was shared with the
Chairman of the Board for his review and giving feedback to each Director.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has a well defined process in place to ensure appropriate
identification and mitigation of risks. The Risk Management has been entrusted by the
Board with the responsibility of identification and mitigation plans for ongoing
operations of the Company. Elements of risks to the Company are listed in the notes to the
Financial Statements.
DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of
Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules,
2014.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The code of conduct has been put on the Company's website
www.purityflexpack.com. The members of the board and senior management personnel have
affirmed the compliance with the Code applicable to them during the year ended 31stMarch,
2025. The Annual Report contains declaration to this effect signed by Mr. Anil Patel
Chief Executive Officer (MD)of the Company.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT A. Statutory Auditors
The Company's Statutory Auditors, M/s. Shah Mehta and Bakshi,
Chartered Accountants (Firms' Registration No: 203824 W),) were appointed as
Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of five consecutive years at the 34thAnnual
General Meeting held on 25th June, 2022 on a remuneration mutually agreed upon by the
Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and the Statutory
Auditors.
The requirement of seeking ratification of members for continuing the
appointment of Statutory Auditors at every AGM was withdrawn by the Companies (Amendment)
Act, 2017 w.e.f. May 7, 2018.
M/s. Shah Mehta and Bakshi, Chartered Accountants have confirmed that
they are eligible and are in compliance with the provisions specified under Section
141(3)(g) of the Act and they are not disqualified to act as Statutory Auditors in terms
of the provisions of Sections 139 and 141 of the Act and the Companies (Audit and
Auditors) Rules, 2014.
The Report of the Statutory Auditor forming part of the Annual Report
does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer. The
observations made in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and therefore do not
call for any further comments.
B. Secretarial Auditors
The Board had appointed Mr. Devesh R. Desai, Practicing Company
Secretary, to conduct a secretarial audit for the Financial Year 2024-25. The Secretarial
Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 is attached herewith as
Annexure V. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation,
or adverse remark.
C. Cost Auditors
In terms of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of
the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, it is hereby confirmed that the cost accounts and
records are made and maintained by the Company as specified by the Central Government
under sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board of Directors at
its meeting held on 24th May, 2025 has appointed M/s. Chetan Gandhi and Associates, Cost
Accountants (FRN. 101341), as the Cost Auditors for conducting the Cost Audit for the
Financial Year 2025-26. As required under the Act, the remuneration payable to the cost
auditor is required to be placed before the members in a general meeting for their
ratification. The Cost Audit report for the Financial Year ended 31stMarch 2025; after
being taken on record by the Board shall be filed with MCA within the stipulated time.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in
respect of employees of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section
136 of the Act, the reports and accounts are being sent to the members and others entitled
thereto, excluding the information on employees' particulars which is available for
inspection by the members at the Registered office of the Company during business hours on
working days of the Company up to the date of ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any
member is interested in inspecting the same, such member may write to the Compliance
Officer in advance.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
During the year under review, your Company has not received any
complaint under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013.
MATERNITY BENEFIT PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY UNDER MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT
1961
The Company confirms that it has followed the Maternity Benefit Act,
1961. All eligible women employees are eligible to get the required benefits, including
paid leave, continued salary and service, and post-maternity support like nursing breaks
and flexible work options.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
In terms of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013, Rules framed
there under and Regulation 22 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has put in
place a system through which the Directors and Employees may report concerns about
unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of
Conduct & Ethics without fear of reprisal. The Employees and Directors may report to
the Compliance Officer and have direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The
Whistle Blower Policy is placed on the website of the Company www.purityflexpack.com.
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
The CEO and CFO have certified to the Board with regard to the
Financial Statements and other matters as required under Regulation 17(8) read with Part B
of Schedule II to the SEBI Listing Regulations.
INSURANCE
All the properties of the Company have been adequately and
appropriately insured.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Your directors place on record their deep appreciation to all the
employees of the Company for their whole-hearted efforts as well as collective dedication,
commitment and contribution, which is vital in achieving the overall growth of the
Company. Your directors would also like to thank the vendors, suppliers, bankers,
financial institutions, employee unions, members, customers, dealers, Government
authorities, Regulatory authorities, stock exchanges and all other business associates,
consultants' and other stakeholders for their continued cooperation and support
extended to the Company and the Management. We look forward to continued support of all
these associates in the future.
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On behalf of the Board |
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For Purity Flexpack Limited |
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Anil Patel |
Place: Vanseti |
Chairman & Managing Director |
Date: 24th July, 2025. |
DIN :00006904 |