The Directors have the pleasure of presenting the Third (3rd) Annual Report of your Company together with the Audited Financial Statement for the year ended 31 March, 2026.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
The Company's financial performance for the year ended on 31 March, 2026 is summarized below:
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Particulars
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For the year ended 31 March, 2026
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r ^ For the year ended 31 March, 2025
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Revenue from operation
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8962.72
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5737.62
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Add : other Income
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19.05
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9.44
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r’
Total Income
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8981.77
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5747.06
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Less: Total Expenditure
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7673.46
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4770.68
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Profit/(Loss) before Tax
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1308.31
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976.38
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t’
Less: Tax Expenses
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341.56
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297.03
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r
Profit/(Loss) for the year from continuing operations
k_.
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966.75
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679.35
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Earning per equity share (Face value ? 10/-) (Basic and Diluted in ?)
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9.03
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8.48
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The Company reports rise in the revenue from operations of ^ 8962.72 lacs as compared to the previous year of ^ 5737.62 lacs. After providing for interest, depreciation and taxes, the net profit for the year stood at ^ 966.75 lacs as compared to ^ 679.35 lacs in the previous year. EPS for the year was ^ 9.03 per share as compared to ^ 8.48 per share in the previous year. Detailed working on operation of the Company is provided in the management discussion and analysis report as forms part of this.
MATERIAL EVENT - LISTING ON STOCK EXCHANGES
The Company marked a monumental milestone in the history of the Company with the successful completion of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The issue garnered overwhelming market response, achieving an overall subscription of 7.67 times across all investor categories.
To unlock the benefits of public listing, enhance corporate brand equity, and establish a robust public market for its equity shares in India, the Company successfully listed its shares on the stock exchange. The capital raise comprised a fresh issue of 29,46,000 equity shares of face value of ^ 10/- each, aggregating to ^ 2,975.46 Lacs.
The equity shares of the Company were officially listed and commenced trading on the SME platform of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE Emerge) on 21 May, 2025.
THE STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
The Company is a rapidly emerging Indian Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), dedicated to manufacturing and marketing high-quality pharmaceutical formulations. Powered by a vision to deliver healthcare solutions that adhere to stringent international quality standards at competitive price points, the Company has established a robust domestic market presence and continues to strategically expand its global footprint.
Our comprehensive product portfolio spans a diverse range of therapeutic segments and dosage forms, classified under the following core categories - Tablets, Capsules, Oral Liquid, Oral Powder (Sachet, Dry Syrup) and External Preparations (Ointment, Cream, Gel, Lotion, Medicated Shampoo, Mouthwash, Dusting Powder).
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (MDA)
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report providing the detailed overview of the Company's performance, industry trends, business and risks involved has been provided separately and forms part of this report.
DIVIDEND
The Company has consistently pursued a path of expansion to drive long term growth. In line with the need to conserve the Company's resources, the Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend for the financial year ended 31 March, 2026.
TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVES
The Board of Directors has decided not to transfer any amount to the General Reserves for the year under review.
SHARE CAPITAL Authorised Share Capital:
y As on 31 March, 2026, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company is ^ 13,00,00,000/- consisting 1,30,00,000 equity shares of ^ 10/- each.
Paid up Share Capital:
y As on 1 April, 2025, the Paid-Up Capital of the Company is ? 8,17,00,000/- consisting
81.70.000 equity shares of ? 10/- each fully paid-up.
y The Paid-Up Capital of the Company was increased from ^ 8,17,00,000/- to ^ 11,11,60,000/- due to allotment of 29,46,000 equity shares of ^ 10/- each to public pursuant fresh issue IPO dated 19 May, 2025.
y As on 31 March, 2026, the Paid-Up Capital of the Company is ^ 11,11,60,000/- consisting
1.11.16.000 equity shares of ^ 10/- each fully paid-up.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY / JOINT VENTURES / ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
As on 31 March, 2026, the Company does not have any Subsidiaries, Joint Venture and Associate Companies. Therefore, pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the statement containing salient features of the financial statements of subsidiaries or associate companies or Joint ventures in Form AOC-1 is not required.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186
During the year under review, the Company has not given any loan, not provided guarantee or security and not made any investment under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All Related Party Transactions entered during the financial year 2025-26 were in compliance to the provisions of law and were entered with the approval of Audit Committee, Board and Shareholders, wherever applicable. All related party transactions executed during the financial year were on arm's length basis, ordinary course of business and in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the rules made thereunder, the SEBI Listing Regulations and your Company's Policy on Related Party Transactions. Further, there were no related party transactions which could be considered material based on the definition of material transaction as mentioned under Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations. Accordingly, the disclosure in Form AOC-2 pursuant to compliance of Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not applicable to the Company for 2025-26 and hence does not form part of this report.
Your Company did not enter into any related party transactions during the year under review, which could be prejudicial to the interest of minority shareholder.
The disclosures as required are provided in accounting standard in relation to transactions with related parties which are forming the part of the notes to Financial Statements. The policy on Related Party Transaction is available on the website of the Company www.accretionpharma.com.
DEPOSITS
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits from the public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the year under review.
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 is no change taken place which affect the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the Financial Statements relate and the date of the report during the year under review.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There is no change in the nature of the business of the Company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
A statement containing information on 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 annexed herewith as Annexure A to this Report.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Your Company has well constituted Board in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Article of Association of the Company.
Appointment
y Mr. Chand Rameshbhai Kanabar: Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Chand Rameshbhai Kanabar as an Additional Director designated as Non Executive Independent Director with effect from 19 April 2025, for a first term of five (5) consecutive years and subsequently, the Shareholders approved his appointment as a Non-Executive Independent Director at the 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 25 September 2025.
y Ms. Nishtha Harivanshi Pamnani: Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors appointed Ms. Nishtha Harivanshi Pamnani as an Additional Director designated as Non Executive Independent Director with effect from 10 June, 2025, for a first term of five (5) consecutive years and subsequently, the Shareholders approved her appointment as a Non-Executive Independent Director at the 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 25 September 2025.
y Mr. Mayur Popatlal Sojitra: Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors re-designated Mr. Mayur Popatlal Sojitra (DIN: 09108404), Executive Director as the Non-Executive Non-Independent of the Company and subsequently, the Shareholders approved his re-designation as Non-Executive Non-Independent at the 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 25 September 2025.
y CS Roshni Shah: The Board of Directors has appointed CS Roshni Shah as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 01 September, 2025, in its Board Meeting held on 01 September, 2025.
Cessation
y Mr. Shyam Bhadresh Kapadia has resigned from the post of Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company with effect from 19 April, 2025.
y Mr. Vijay Bharatbhai Anadkat has resigned from the post of Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company with effect from 26 May, 2025.
y CS Bhavika Dhaval Makadia has resigned from the post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 01 September, 2025.
Retiring By Rotation
Mr. Hardik Mukundbhai Prajapati, Director, will retires by rotation and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. A resolution seeking Members approval for his re-appointment forms part of the 3rd AGM Notice.
Apart from this, none of the Directors and Key Managerial Personnel have been appointed, ceased or resigned during the period under review.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Company has a balanced Board of Directors, comprising an optimal mix of Executive and Non-Executive Directors, including Independent Directors and a Woman Director, as mandated by applicable law. This composition plays a vital role in Board processes, providing independent judgment on matters of strategy and performance. The Board consists of eminent individuals from diverse fields, each bringing valuable experience and expertise to the Company.
The composition of the Board, attendance at the Board Meetings during the year ended on 31 March, 2026 are given below:
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Name of Director
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Category
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Board Meeting held during his/her tenure
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Board Meeting attended during his/ her tenure
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Harshad
Nanubhai Rathod
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Chairman and Director and Chief Financial Officer
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8
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7
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Vivek
Ashokkumar Patel
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Managing Director
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8
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8
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Hardik
Mukundbhai Prajapati
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Executive Director
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8
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8
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Mayur Popatlal Sojitra
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Non-Executive Director
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8
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8
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Grishma Ajayrao Shewale
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Independent Director
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8
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8
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—
Shyam
Bhadresh Kapadia#
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Independent Director
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1
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1
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Vijay
Bharatbhai Anadkat@
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Independent Director
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4
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4
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..........................................................................................................'
Chand
Rameshbhai KanabarA
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Independent Director
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7
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7
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Ý--
Nishtha
Harivanshi Pamnani$
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Independent Director
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3
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3
|
#Mr. Shyam Bhadresh Kapadia has resigned w.e.f. 19 April, 2025.
@Mr. Vijay Bharatbhai Anadkat has resigned w.e.f. 26 May, 2025.
AMr. Chand Rameshbhai Kanabar has appointed as Independent Director w.e.f. 19 April, 2025.
$Ms. Nishtha Harivanshi Pamnani has appointed as Independent Director w.e.f. 10 June, 2025.
Number of meetings of the Board of Directors
During the year under review, 8 (Eight) Board Meetings were held on 19 April, 2025, 06 May, 2025, 13 May, 2025, 19 May, 2025, 10 June, 2025, 01 September, 2025, 14 November, 2025 and 10 March, 2026. The provisions of Companies Act, 2013 were adhered to while considering the time gap between two meetings.
BOARD PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there under, the Board has carried the evaluation of performance of Individual Directors including Independent Directors, Board as Whole and its Committees and performance of the Chairman of the Board, on the basis of qualification, experience, knowledge & competency, availability & attendance and fulfillment of functions assigned by the Board / Law, initiative and team work, commitment, contribution and integrity, independence, independent views and judgment, compliances with policies of the company, code of conduct & ethics, availability & attendance, adequacy of committee composition and expertise, evaluation of risk, grievance redressal for investors, conflict of interest, stakeholder value and responsibility, corporate culture and values and various other criteria as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process and outcome.
Further, Separate meeting of Independent Directors was held on 10 March, 2026, without the presence of Non- Independent Directors, inter-alia, to review performance of Chairperson and Non-Independent Directors of the Company, to review performance of the entire Board of Directors of the Company, to assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information and to ensure adequate deliberations on related party transaction.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All the Independent Directors of the Company have given their declarations to the Company under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 25(8) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015 that they meet the criteria of independence as provided under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 16(l)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015. They have further declared that they are not debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as directors of companies by the SEBI /Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority. The terms and conditions of the appointment of Independent Directors have been disclosed on the website of the Companywww.accretionpharma.com.
In the opinion of the Board, all the Independent Directors are persons of integrity and possess the requisite expertise, experience, and proficiency to effectively discharge their duties and responsibilities.
COMMITTEE A. Audit Committee
The Audit Committee serves as a vital link between the Management, Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors, and the Board of Directors, overseeing the financial reporting process of the Company. Its primary role is to monitor the integrity of financial reporting, review the Company's internal financial control systems and governance practices, and evaluate the effectiveness of statutory and internal audit functions.
The Audit Committee has been constituted by the Board of the Directors in compliance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI Listing Regulations) read with Part C of Schedule II of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the powers, role and terms of reference of the Committee are in accordance with the aforesaid requirements of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. Apart from the above, the Committee also carries out such functions /responsibilities entrusted on it by the Board of Directors from time to time. The Company Secretary of the Company acts as a Secretary to the Committee. The Chairman of the Committee is an Independent Director having knowledge in Finance.
During the year under review, the Audit Committee held Five (5) meetings on 19 April, 2025, 10 June, 2025, 01 September, 2025, 14 November, 2025 and 10 March, 2026. Time elapsed between two meetings never exceeded 120 days.
The composition of the Audit Committee and the details of the meetings attended by its members during the financial year ended 31 March, 2026 are as under:
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Name of Committee Members
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Designation
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Category
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Meeting held during his/her tenure
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Meeting attended during his/her tenure
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Shyam
Bhadresh Kapadia*
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Chairperson
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r ' Independent Director
L__^
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1
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r Ý> 1
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r ' Vijay
Bharatbhai Anadkat@
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r ' Chairperson
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Independent Director
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1
|
1
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| |
|
Chand
Rameshbhai Kanabar"
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Chairperson
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Independent Director
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4
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4
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Harshad
Nanubhai Rathod
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Member
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Director and CFO
L__^
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5
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4
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r ' Grishma Ajayrao Shewale
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r ' Member
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r ' Independent Director
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5
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5
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#Mr. Shyam Bhadresh Kapadia ceased to be a Member of the Committee upon his resignation from the Board w.e.f. 19 April 2025. @Mr. Vijay Bharatbhai Anadkat was appointed as the Chairperson of the Committee w.e.f. 19 April 2025 and ceased to be the Chairperson and a Member of the Committee upon his resignation from the Board w.e.f. 26 May 2025.
"Mr. Chand Rameshbhai Kanabar was appointed as a Member of the Committee w.e.f. 19 April 2025 and as the Chairperson of the Committee w.e.f. 10 June 2025.
During the year, the Board has accepted all the recommendations made by the Audit Committee
B. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) has been constituted by the Board of the Directors in compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder and Regulation 19 of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the powers, role and terms of reference of the Committee are in accordance with the aforesaid requirements of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
Apart from the above, the Committee also carries out such functions/responsibilities entrusted on it by the Board of Directors from time to time. The Company Secretary of the Company acts as a Secretary to the Committee.
During the year under review, the Nomination & Remuneration Committee held Three (3) meeting on 19 April, 2025, 10 June, 2025 and 01 September, 2025.
The composition of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the details of the meetings attended by its members during the financial year ended 31 March, 2026 are as under:
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Name of Committee Members
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Designation
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Category
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Meeting held during his/her tenure
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Meeting attended during his/her tenure
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| |
|
Shyam
Bhadresh Kapadia*
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Chairperson
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Independent Director
|
1
L_J
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1
|
| |
|
Vijay
Bharatbhai Anadkat@
|
r ' Chairperson
|
r ' Independent Director
|
1
|
1
|
| |
|
Chand
Rameshbhai Kanabar"
|
Chairperson
|
Independent Director
|
2
|
2
|
| |
|
r ' Harshad
Nanubhai Rathod
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Member
|
Director and CFO
|
r ' 3
L_J
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r ' 2
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| |
|
Grishma Ajayrao Shewale
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r ' Member
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r ' Independent Director
|
3
|
3
|
| |
|
Nishtha
Harivanshi Pamnani5
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Member
|
Independent Director
|
1
|
r *1 1
|
#Mr. Shyam Bhadresh Kapadia ceased to be a Member of the Committee upon his resignation from the Board w.e.f. 19 April 2025. @Mr. Vijay Bharatbhai Anadkat was appointed as the Chairperson of the Committee w.e.f. 19 April 2025 and ceased to be the Chairperson and a Member of the Committee upon his resignation from the Board w.e.f. 26 May 2025.
"Mr. Chand Rameshbhai Kanabar was appointed as a Member of the Committee w.e.f. 19 April 2025 and as the Chairperson of the Committee w.e.f. 10 June 2025.
$Ms. Nishtha Harivanshi Pamnani was appointed as a Member of the Committee w.e.f. 10 June, 2025.
C. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
The Stakeholders' Relationship Committee (SRC) has been constituted by the Board of the Directors in compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules made thereunder and Regulation 20 of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the powers, role and terms of reference of the Committee are in accordance with the aforesaid requirements of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. Apart from the above, the Committee also carries out such functions/responsibilities entrusted on it by the Board of Directors from time to time. The Company Secretary of the Company acts as a Secretary to the Committee.
During the year under review, the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee held One (1) meeting on 10 March, 2026.
The composition of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and the details of the meetings attended by its members during the financial year ended 31 March, 2026 are as under:
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Name of Committee Members
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Designation
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Category
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Meeting held during his/her tenure
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Meeting attended during his/her tenure
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| |
|
Shyam
Bhadresh Kapadia*
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Chairperson
|
Independent Director
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
Vijay
Bharatbhai Anadkat@
|
Chairperson
|
Independent Director
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
Chand
Rameshbhai KanabarA
|
Chairperson
|
Independent Director
|
1
|
1
|
| |
|
Harshad
Nanubhai Rathod
|
Member
|
Director and CFO
|
1
|
1
|
| |
|
r-Ý>
Grishma Ajayrao Shewale
|
Member
|
Independent Director
|
1
|
r-Ý>
1
|
#Mr. Shyam Bhadresh Kapadia ceased to be a Member of the Committee upon his resignation from the Board w.e.f. 19 April 2025.
@Mr. Vijay Bharatbhai Anadkat was appointed as the Chairperson of the Committee w.e.f. 19 April 2025 and ceased to be the Chairperson and a Member of the Committee upon his resignation from the Board w.e.f. 26 May 2025.
AMr. Chand Rameshbhai Kanabar was appointed as a Member of the Committee w.e.f. 19 April 2025 and as the Chairperson of the Committee w.e.f. 10 June 2025.
D. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee has been constituted by the Board of the Directors in compliance with the requirements of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under. The CSR Policy is available on the website of the Companywww.accretionpharma.com. The powers, role and terms of reference of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee covers the areas as mentioned under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. Apart from the above, the Committee also carries out such functions/ responsibilities entrusted on it by the Board of Directors from time to time.
During the year under review, the Corporate Social Responsibility held One (1) meeting on 01 September, 2025.
The composition of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee as on 31 March, 2026 is as under:
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Name of Committee Members
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Designation
|
Category
|
Meeting held during his/her tenure
|
Meeting attended during his/her tenure
|
| |
|
Vivek
Ashokkumar Patel
|
Chairperson
|
Managing Director
|
1
|
1
|
| |
|
Harshad
Nanubhai Rathod
|
Member
|
Director and CFO
|
1
|
1
|
| |
|
Hardik
Mukundbhai Prajapati
|
Member
|
Director
|
1
|
r-'
1
|
| |
|
Vijay
Bharatbhai Anadkat@
|
Member
|
Independent Director
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
Chand
Rameshbhai KanabarA
|
Member
|
Independent Director
|
1
|
1
|
@Mr. Vijay Bharatbhai Anadkat ceased to be a Member of the Committee upon his resignation from the Board w.e.f. 26 May 2025.
AMr. Chand Rameshbhai Kanabar was appointed as a Member of the Committee w.e.f. 10 June 2025.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration. Details of Remuneration under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and details required under Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are also stated in Annexure B which forms part of this Annual Report. Nomination and Remuneration policy can be assessed at www.accretionpharma.com.
The Remuneration policy covers the remuneration for the Directors (Chairman, Managing Director, Independent Directors and other Non-executive Directors) and other employees (under senior management cadre and management cadre).
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information pertaining to employee drawing remuneration as per Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with per Rule 5(2) & 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, pertaining to the names and other particulars of employees is available for inspection at the registered office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company up to the date of ensuing AGM. Having regard to the provisions of Section 134 and Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Reports and Accounts are being sent to the Members excluding such information. Any Shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer either at the Registered Office address or by email to compliance@accretionpharma.com.
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Company firmly believes that its human capital is the cornerstone of its sustained growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Recognizing that a skilled, engaged, and motivated workforce is fundamental to achieving its strategic objectives, the Company continues to strengthen its people practices by fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. The Company remains committed to providing an inclusive, performance-driven, and enabling work environment that encourages professional growth, employee well-being, and organisational excellence.
The Company continues to invest in building organisational capability through structured learning and development initiatives, leadership development programmes, talent management practices, and employee engagement interventions. These initiatives are aimed at enhancing employee competencies, strengthening leadership capabilities, and fostering a future-ready workforce aligned with the Company's evolving business priorities.
As on 31 March 2026, the Company had a total workforce of 132 employees, as compared to 121 employees as on 31 March 2025. The Company remains committed to attracting, developing, and retaining high-calibre talent while strengthening organisational capabilities to support sustainable growth and the successful execution of its long-term strategic objectives.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Pursuant to the provisions of section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a Vigil Mechanism or 'Whistle Blower Policy' for directors, employees and other stakeholders to report genuine concerns, unethical behaviour, fraud or violation of company's code of conduct, has been established.
Over the years, the Company has built a strong reputation for conducting business with honesty and integrity, maintaining a zero-tolerance approach toward unethical behavior or wrongdoing. The policy safeguards whistleblowers' rights to report concerns or grievances and provides direct access to the chairman of the audit committee.
During the year under review, no instance has been reported under this policy. The said policy is available on the website of the Companywww.accretionpharma.com.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s V S S B & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 121356W), were re¬ appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company by the Board of Directors, which was subsequently approved by the Shareholders at the 2nd Annual General Meeting held on 25 September 2025. They have been appointed for a second term of five (5) consecutive years to hold office from the conclusion of the 2nd Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 7th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2030.
M/s V S S B & Associates, Chartered Accountants have carried out the Statutory Audit of the Company for financial year 2025-26 and the Report of the Statutory Auditor forms part of the Annual Report. The Statutory Auditors have not raised any qualification, observations or adverse remarks in their report. There were no frauds reported by the Statutory Auditors under the provisions of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013.
REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITORS
There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors u/s 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed there under either to the Company or to the Central Government.
COST AUDITORS AND RECORDS
In terms of the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, the Company is not required to maintain the Cost Records and Cost Accounts. Hence, the appointment of Cost Auditors is not applicable to the Company.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
The Board pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 had appointed Mr. Nimish Chunibhai Sakhiya, Proprietor, M/s. Sakhiya & Co., Practicing Company Secretary to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2025-26.
The Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 for the financial year ended 31 March, 2026 which is annexed herewith as Annexure C, which forms part of this report. There were no qualifications, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer in the report.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has established a comprehensive risk management framework designed to identify potential risks across all aspects of its business and implement remedial measures to minimize any adverse impact. Recognizing that risk evaluation and mitigation are continuous processes, the Company remains fully committed to proactively identifying and addressing risks at every level of the organization.
The Risk Management Policy has been formulated and adopted by the Board of Directors in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The Management periodically reviews the risk management framework and policies to ensure their effectiveness. The Board has identified and assessed the key risks outlined in the policy and has implemented appropriate mitigation strategies. As of now, there are no risks which, in the opinion of the Board, may threaten the existence of the Company.
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
The Company remains fully committed to upholding the highest standards of Environment, Health, and Safety across all its operations. We firmly believe that a safe and healthy workplace is fundamental to the long-term success and sustainability of our business.
The Company pledges to identify and manage environmental and social risks associated with its operations, comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, and set and pursue targets aimed at avoiding, reducing, or mitigating negative impacts. Additionally, the Company is committed to promoting sustainable development through the responsible use and conservation of natural resources.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has established a robust internal control system commensurate with the scale and complexity of its operations. The Company believes in a strong internal control framework, which is necessary for business efficiency, management effectiveness and safeguarding assets. The Company has a well-defined internal control system in place, which is designed to provide reasonable assurance related to operation and financial control.
The Company has a well-defined organizational structure, authority levels, internal rules and guidelines for conducting business transactions. The Company intends to undertake additional measures as necessary in line with its intent to adhere to procedures, guidelines and regulations as applicable in a transparent manner. The Management of the Company is responsible for ensuring that Internal Financial Control has been laid down in the Company and that controls are adequate and operating efficiently.
PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING
In terms of the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended (“SEBI PIT Regulations”), the Company has adopted the revised “Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report Trading by Insiders” (“the Code”). The Code is applicable to promoters, all directors, designated persons and connected persons and their immediate relatives, who are expected to have access to unpublished price sensitive information relating to the Company. The Company has also formulated a 'Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI)' in compliance with the PIT Regulations. The aforesaid codes are available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at www.accretionpharma.com.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has followed the applicable secretarial standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) during the year under review.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company is committed to creating sustainable and measurable social impact through its Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) initiatives. The Company's CSR approach goes beyond statutory compliance and focuses on improving healthcare accessibility, affordability, and availability of quality healthcare. The Company aims to bridge the healthcare gap, promote preventive health, to improve healthcare infrastructure through strategic partnerships or contribution in various projects and to create sustainable and measurable social impact through healthcare interventions.
In terms of provisions of Section 135 of the Act read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 ['the CSR Rules'], the Company has formulated a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy ('CSR Policy') outlining the framework and activities to be undertaken by the Company. The CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at www.accretionpharma.com.
During the year, the Company was required to spend CSR expenditure of ^11.76 Lacs as per the provisions of the Act. The Company has spent a total amount of?12.11 Lacs towards CSR activities during the year. The Annual Report on CSR activities in terms of the requirements of CSR Rules is annexed herewith as Annexure D, which forms part of this report.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORK PLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company believes in providing a safe and harassment free workplace for each and every individual working for it through various interventions and practices. It is the continuous endeavour of the management to create and provide an environment to all its employees that is free from discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment. It 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 thereunder. All employees (Permanent, Contractual, Temporary and Trainees) are covered under this Policy.
Your directors state that during the year under review, there were no complaints relating to sexual harassment nor any cases filed pursuant to the said Act.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
During the year under review, the Company has complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended from time to time.
EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return of the Company as on 31 March, 2026 is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.accretionpharma.com pursuant to the provisions of Section 92 read with Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As the Company is listed on the NSE SME EMERGE platform, it is exempt from certain Corporate Governance regulations under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Nevertheless, the Company remains committed to practicing sound Corporate Governance by taking timely and appropriate actions to enhance and meet stakeholder expectations. It continues to comply with all mandatory provisions and actively strives to adhere to the non-mandatory guidelines of Corporate Governance.
Report on Corporate Governance Practices and the Auditors Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance and certification by CEO & CFO is not applicable to your Company as per regulation 15(2)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
During the financial year, the Company received a Show Cause Notice from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) vide letter no. SEBI/HO/EAD/EAD1/P/OW/2025/00027452/1 dated 28 October, 2025 under Rule 4(1) of the SEBI (Procedure for Holding Inquiry and Imposing Penalties) Rules, 1995, read with Section 15-I of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992. The Company submitted its response to the said Show Cause Notice and subsequently attended a personal hearing pursuant to the notice issued by SEBI vide letter no. SEBI/HO/EAD/ EAD-1/ak/rk/ow/2025/000030276/1 dated 03 December, 2025. Thereafter, SEBI passed an Adjudication Order bearing no. Order/AK/RK/2025-26/31951-31952 dated 07 January, 2026, imposing a monetary penalty of 51,00,000 under Section 15HB of the SEBI Act. The Company has duly complied with the said Order by paying the prescribed penalty.
The management believes that the aforesaid matter has been appropriately addressed and resolved through compliance with the Adjudication Order. The said Order does not have any material adverse impact on the Company's financial position, operational performance, or its ability to continue as a going concern.
Accordingly, except for the matter stated above, there were no significant and material orders passed by any regulator, court, or tribunal during the year which could have an adverse impact on the going concern status of the Company or its future operations.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of section 134(3)(c) of the Act, 2013, with respect to Director's Responsibility Statement, it is hereby stated :
a. that in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31 March, 2026, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
b. that such accounting policies as mentioned in Notes to the Financial Statements had 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 31 March, 2026 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c. that proper and sufficient care had 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 accounts for the year ended 31 March, 2026 had been prepared on a going concern basis;
e. The Company is following up the proper Internal financial controls and such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f. that systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.
GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items, as there were no transactions/events of this nature during the year under review:
a. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
b. Provision of money by company for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees.
c. Issue of employee stock options scheme.
d. Issue of Shares (including Sweat Equity Shares) to employees of your Company under any scheme.
e. There was no application made or proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year.
f. There has been no instance of valuation done for settlement or for taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions.
g. The Company did not face any incidents or breaches or loss of data breach in cyber security.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Directors wish to express their sincere appreciation to all business associates for their valuable support and contributions during the year. The Directors also extend their gratitude to the Company's employees, customers, suppliers, alliance partners, bankers, and all other stakeholders for their continued support and the confidence they have placed in the management.
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