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To
The Members,
Natural Biocon (India) Limited
Your directors have pleasure in presenting their33rd Annual
Report on the business and operations of the Company together with its Audited Accounts
for the year ended March 31, 2025. The Management Discussion and Analysis is also included
in this Report.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The highlights of the financial results of the Company for the
financial year ended March 31, 2025 are as under:
| Particulars |
Year Ended |
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31.03.2025 |
31.03.2024 |
| Gross Sales/Income |
834.81 |
1353.37 |
| Depreciation |
0.06 |
0.00 |
| Profit/(Loss) before Tax |
5.96 |
22.53 |
| Taxes/ Deferred Taxes |
1.50 |
7.26 |
| Profit/(Loss) After Taxes |
4.46 |
15.27 |
2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY'S WORKING DURING THE
YEAR/STATE OF COMPA- NY'S AFFAIR:
During the year under review the total income was Rs.834.81 Lacs as
compared to Rs. 1353.37 Lacs of the previous Year 2023-24. After making all necessary
provisions for current year and after taking into account the current year net profit and
total provisions for taxation, Rs. 4.46 Lakhs surplus carried to Balance Sheet.
3. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:
The Company is engaged in the Business of Agriculture Activity. There
was no change in the nature of the business of the Company during the year under review.
4. CHANGE OF NAME:
During the year the company has not changed its name.
5. FINANCE:
The Company has not borrowed loan from any Bank during the year under
review.
6. SHARE CAPITAL:
During the year the Company has increased its Authorized Share Capital
from Rs.12,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twelve Crores Only) divided into 1 , 2 0 , 0 0 , 000 (One
Crores Twenty Lacs) Equity Shares of Re.10/- each to Rs.30,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty
Crores Only) divided into 3,00,00,000 (Three Crores ) Equity Shares of Re.10/- each in the
extra ordinary general meeting held on 23rd May, 2024.
Further, during the year the Company has issued 1,44,10,000 Equity
Shares on preferential basis, in the extra ordinary g eneral meeting h eld o nrd
May,23 2 0 2 4 . Further the In-Principle Approval Letter No. LOD/PREF/AM/FIP/578/2024-25
vide dated July 15, 2024 from BSE has been received for the said Preferential issue, and
the company has made allotement in tranches in the month of July, 2024. Hence the paid-up
Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2025 was Rs.25,78,28,000/-.
A) Allotment of equity shares pursuant to conversion of convertible
warrants:
During the year under review company has not issue equity shares
pursuant to conversion of convertible warrants.
B) Issue of equity shares with differential rights:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares
with differential voting rights.
C) Issue of sweat equity shares:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any sweat
equity shares.
D) Issue of employee stock options:
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any employee
stock options.
E) Provision of money by company for purchase of its own shares by
employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees:
The Company has no scheme of provision of money for purchase of its own
shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees. Hence the details under
rule 16 (4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 are not required to be
disclosed.
7. DIVIDEND:
The Board of Director of the company has not recommended dividend for
the financial year 2024-25.
8. REPORT ON PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL POSITION OF SUBSIDIARIES,
ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES:
The Company has no subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Venture
Companies.
9. DIRECTORS AND KMP: a) Key Managerial Personnel:
The following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
| Mr. Arunkumar Prajapati |
Managing Director |
| Mr. Gopal Trivedi |
Company Secretary & Compliance officer |
With deep regret, we report sad demise of Shri. Manish Patel, the Chief
Financial Officer and Executive Director of the Company, on April 27, 2024. Your Directors
would like to place on record their highest gratitude and appreciation for the invaluable
contributions made by Shri Manish Patel to the Company. Further, the Company is in the
process of appointing a Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
b) Director:
The following are the Director of the Company.
| Mr. Arunkumar Prajapati |
Executive Director, MD |
| Mrs. Darshangi Patel |
Non-Executive-Independent Director |
| Mr. Suryakant Lohar |
Non-Executive-Independent Director |
| Mr. Bhaskar Vishe |
Non-Executive-Independent Director |
With deep regret, we report sad demise of Shri. Manish Patel, the Chief
Financial Officer and Executive
Director of the Company, on April 27, 2024. Your Directors would like
to place on record their highest gratitude and appreciation for the invaluable
contributions made by Shri Manish Patel to the Company. Further, the Company is in the
process of appointing an Executive Director of the Company.
c) Appointment/Re-appointment:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 and other applicable
provisions if any, of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Arunkumar Prajapati (DIN: 08281232),
Managing Director of the Company is liable to retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting and he is being eligible offers himself for reappointment.
d) Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
During the year, there were no changes in the Composition of Board
Directors due to Appointments and Resignations of Directors and KMP:
However, we report unfortunate demise of Shri. Manish Patel, the Chief
Financial Officer and Executive Director of the Company, on April 27, 2024.
e) Declaration by an Independent Director(s) and reappointment, if any:
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the
criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Independent Directors have complied with the Code of Conduct for
Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Code of
conduct formulated by the Company as hosted on the Company's Website i.e.,
www.naturalbiocon.com
10. ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to Sub-section 3(a) of Section 134 and Sub-section (3) of
Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of Companies (Management and
Administration) Rules, 2014, the copy of the draft Annual Return of the Company for the
Financial Year ended on 31 March 2025 in Form MGT-7 will uploaded on website of the
Company and can be accessed at www.naturalbiocon.com
11. INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
A detailed disclosure with regard to the IEPF related activities
undertaken by your Company during the year under review forms part of the Report on
Corporate Governance.
12. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD:
During the year the Board of Directors met twelve times (12). The
details of the board meetings are provided in Corporate Governance Report.
| 16/04/2024 |
30/04/2024 |
30/05/2024 |
18/07/2024 |
14/08/2024 |
05/09/2024 |
| 24/10/2024 |
30/10/2024 |
09/11/2024 |
18/11/2024 |
26/11/2024 |
14/02/2025 |
13. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors made the following
statements in terms of Section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013: a. That in the
preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025, the
applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating
to material departures, if any; b. That such accounting policies 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
March 31, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date; c. That
proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; d.
That the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. e. That
proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were
adequate and were operating effectively; f. That system to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating
effectively.
14. DETAIL OF FRAUD AS PER AUDITORS REPORT:
There is no fraud in the Company during the Financial Year ended March
31, 2025. This is also being supported by the report of the auditors of the Company as no
fraud has been reported in their audit report for the financial year ended March 3 1
15. BOARD'S COMMENT ON THE AUDITORS' REPORT:
There were no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by
Auditors in their respective reports. Observation made by the Statutory Auditors in their
Report are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further comments under
section 134(3)(f) of the Companies Act, 2013.
16. AUDITORS:
A. Statutory Auditors:
In terms of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the
Act), and the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, made thereunder, the
present Statutory Auditors of the Company M/s. Mayur Shah & Associates, Chartered
Accountants, (Membership No.-036827), has been appointed, confirmed and ratified as the
Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2024-25, to fill the casual
vacancy caused due to the resignation of Mr. Sanket Shah, Chartered Accountants
(Membership No. 150873), with effect from February 14, 2025 and to hold office till this
annual general meeting of the Company, duly recommended by the Audit Committee of the
Company.
Further, M/s. Mayur Shah & Associates, Chartered Accountants,
(Membership No.-036827), is required to appoint as the Statutory Auditors of the Company,
for the term of 5 years from the conclusion of this 33rd Annual General Meeting
until the conclusion of the 38th Annual General Meeting to be held in the year
2030 on such remuneration plus applicable taxes, and out of pocket expenses, as may be
recommended by the Audit Committee and as may be mutually agreed between the Board of
Directors of the Company and the Statutory Auditors from time to time.
B. Secretarial Audit:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
Company has appointed PCS Manjula Poddar, Practicing Company Secretary, to undertake the
Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as
Annexure -A.
Reply for qualification Remark in Secretarial Audit Report:
1. Although company has published/advertised the financial result
Financial Year 2024-2025 under review in the newspaper. However, the same was uploaded on
the company website as well as BSE Portal.
17. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
Out of the profits available for appropriation, no amount has been
transferred to the General Reserve and the balance amount of Rs. 17.91/- lacs has been
carried forward to profit & loss account.
18. DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted or renewed any deposits during the year.
There are no outstanding and overdue deposits as at March 31, 2025.
19. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:
The Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the
Financial Statements.
20. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
The company has not entered into any contracts or arrangements with
related party during the year under review.
21. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS:
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators
/Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future
operations.
22. PROCEEDINGS UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016:
During the year under review, there were no proceedings that were filed
by the Company or against the Company, which are pending (except the previous years which
was already disclosed) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 as amended, before
National Company Law Tribunal or other Courts.
23. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ON ONE TIME
SETTLEMENT
AND VALUATION WHILE AVAILING LOAN FROM BANKS AND FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS:
During the year under review, there has been no one time settlement of
loans from the Bank or Financial Institutions
24. BOARD EVALUATION:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, 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 Audit, Nomination & Remuneration and
Compliance Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been
explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
25. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
In terms of the provisions of Section 135 of the Act and Rule 9 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has not required to formulate and implement
any Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives as the said provisions are not applicable
to the Company during the year under review.
26. STATEMENT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK
MANAGEMENT POLICY OF THE COMPANY:
The Company has laid down a Risk Management Policy and identified
threat of such events which if occurs will adversely affect either / or, value to
shareholders, ability of company to achieve objectives, ability to implement business
strategies, the manner in which the company operates and reputation as Risks.
Further such Risks are categorized in to Strategic Risks, Operating Risks & Regulatory
Risks. A detailed exercise is carried out to identify, evaluate, manage and monitoring all
the three types of risks.
27. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size,
scale and complexity of its operations. During the year under review, the company retained
external audit firm to review its existing internal control system with a view of tighten
the same and introduce system of self-certification by all the process owners to ensure
that internal controls over all the key business processes are operative. The scope and
authority of the Internal Audit (IA) function is defined in the Internal Audit Charter.
The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and
adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems,
accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Based on the report of internal audit function, process owners undertake corrective action
in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit
observations and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the
Board.
28. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS W ITH
REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The Company has adequate and proper internal financial controls with
reference to the Financial Statements during the year under review.
29. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
The Company has a vigil mechanism named Whistle Blower Policy to deal
with instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The details of the Whistle Blower
Policy is explained in the Corporate Governance Report and also posted on the website of
the Company.
30. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:
Employee relations throughout the Company were harmonious. The Board
wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation of the devoted efforts of all employees
in advancing the Company's vision and strategy to deliver good performance.
31. NOMINATION & REMUNERATION POLICY OF THE COMPANY:
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination &
Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior
Management and their remuneration. The Remuneration Policy is stated in the Corporate
Governance Report and is also available o n the Company's website at
www.naturalbiocon.com
32. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION &
ANALYSIS
REPORT:
The Company has been proactive in the following principles and
practices of good corporate governance. A report in line with the requirements of
Regulation 27(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 the report on Management Discussion and Analysis and the Corporate Governance
practices followed by the Company and the Auditors Certificate on Compliance of mandatory
requirements are given as an Annexure B & C respectively to this report.
Your Company is committed to the tenets of good Corporate Governance
and has taken adequate steps to ensure that the requirements of Corporate Governance as
laid down in Regulation 27(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 are complied with.
As per 27(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 with the Stock Exchanges, the Corporate Governance Report, Management
Discussion and Analysis and the Auditor's Certificate regarding compliance of
conditions of Corporate Governance are attached separately and form part of the Annual
Report.
33. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
During the year conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is nil.
34. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, 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 THE REPORT:
There are no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial
position of the Company which has occurred between the end of financial year as on 31st
March, 2025 and the date of Director's Report.
35. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The table containing the names and other particulars of employees in
accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with
Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014, is provided as Annexure- D to the Board's report.
None of the employees of the Company drew remuneration of
Rs.1,02,00,000/- or more per annum and Rs.8,50,000/- or more per month during the year. No
employee was in receipt of remuneration during the year or part thereof which, in the
aggregate, at a rate which is in excess of the remuneration drawn by the managing director
or whole-time director or manager and holds by himself or along with his spouse and
dependent children, not less than two percent of the equity shares of the company. Hence,
no information is required to be furnished as required under Rule, 5(2) and 5(3) of The
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
36. OBLIGATION OF COMPANY UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF W OMEN AT
WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and
has adopted a policy against sexual harassment in line with the provisions of Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the
rules framed there under.
During the financial year 2024-25, the company has not received any
complaints on sexual harassment and hence no complaints remain pending as of March 31,
2025.
37. MATERNITY BENEFIT PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY UNDER MATERNITY BENEFIT
ACT
1961:
The Company declares that it has duly complied with the provisions of
the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible women employees have been extended the
statutory benefits prescribed under the Act, including paid maternity leave, continuity of
salary and service during the leave period, and post-maternity support such as nursing
breaks and flexible return-to-work options, as applicable. The Company remains committed
to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that upholds the rights and
welfare of its women employees in accordance with applicable laws.
38. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Directors State that applicable Secretarial Standards - 1, 2, 3 and
4 issued by the Institute of Company secretaries of India relating to Meetings of
the Board of Directors' and General Meetings' and Report of the Board of
Directors' respectively, have been duly followed by the Company.
39. ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
Your Directors acknowledge thanks ton to the v arious Central and State
Government Departments, Organizations and Agencies for the continued help and co-operation
extended by them. The Directors also gratefully acknowledge all stakeholders of the
Company viz. customers, members, dealers, vendors, banks and other business partners for
the excellent support received from them during the year. The Directors place on record
their sincere appreciation to all employees of the Company for their unstinted commitment
and continued contribution to the Company.
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