Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 10th (Tenth) Annual Report on the business and operations of your Company along with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31,2026.
Financial Performance
The financial performance of your Company for the Financial Year ended March 31,2026 is summarized below:
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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Particulars
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Financial Year ended
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Financial Year ended
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March 31, 2026
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March 31, 2025 |
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March 31, 2026
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March 31, 2025
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Revenue from Operations
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101297.04
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94931.44
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125010.63
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107986.03
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Other Income
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4083.26
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3501.06
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2076.54
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2459.74
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Total Income
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105380.27
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98432.50
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127087.17
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110445.78
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Profit before Finance Cost, Depreciation, Impairment and Amortisation expenses
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19587.05
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18740.79
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24529.94
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20933.99
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Less: Finance Cost
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313.86
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383.63
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518.81
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526.09
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Profit before Depreciation, Impairment and Amortisation expenses
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19273.19
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18357.16
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24011.13
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20407.9
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Depreciation, Impairment & Amortisation expenses
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3455.61
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3271.14
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5306.09
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4473.61
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Profit before Taxes
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15817.58
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15086.02
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18705.04
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15934.29
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Less: Provision for Current Tax
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4033.63
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3871.81
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4534.27
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4070.40
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Provision for Deferred Tax
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(5.82)
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6.16
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39.05
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(41.73)
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Tax adjustments for the earlier years
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(1.95)
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(3.22)
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(2.90)
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(2.81)
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Profit for the year
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11791.72
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11211.27
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14134.64
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11908.43
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Transfer to General Reserve
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NIL
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NIL
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NIL
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NIL
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EPS (Basic and diluted) (amount in Rs.)
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11.19
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10.64
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13.26
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11.35
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Consolidated Financial Statements
The Consolidated Financial Statements of your Company for the Financial Year 2025-26 (‘FY 2025-26') ended March 31, 2026 are prepared in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act'), Indian Accounting Standards (‘Ind AS') and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 [‘SEBI (LODR) Regulations'] which shall also be provided to the Members in their forthcoming Annual General Meeting (‘AGM').
Performance and State of the Company’s Affairs
During the year under review, we continued to strengthen its position in the writing instruments and stationery industry through sustained focus on product innovation, brand building, distribution expansion, operational excellence and customer-centric initiatives.
On a Standalone basis, revenue from operations increased by 6.71% to Rs 101297.04 lakhs as against Rs 94931.44 lakhs in the previous financial year. The net profit after tax increased by 5.17% to Rs 11791.72 lakhs as against Rs 11211.27 lakhs in the previous financial year.
On a Consolidated basis, revenue from operations increased by 15.77% to Rs 125010.63 lakhs as against Rs 107986.03 lakhs in the previous financial year. The consolidated net profit after tax increased by 18.69% to Rs 14134.64 lakhs as against Rs 11908.43 lakhs in the previous financial year.
Our performance during the year was supported by sustained demand across key product categories, expansion of our product portfolio, continued strengthening of distribution reach, improved market penetration and growth in export business. The Company remains focused on delivering innovative and value-driven products catering to the evolving preferences of consumers across domestic and international markets.
In India, our products are distributed through an extensive and well-integrated nationwide sales and distribution network, encompassing super-stockists, distributors, direct dealers, wholesalers, and retailers. In addition to conventional trade channels, our presence extends across modern retail formats and leading e-commerce platforms, ensuring seamless product accessibility across diverse consumer touchpoints.
We also cater to institutional requirements by offering tailored corporate gifting solutions to our enterprise clients. As of March 31,2026, our Company commands the largest distribution and retail footprint in the Indian writing instruments industry, with approximately 166 super-stockists, over 8,000 distributors and dealers, and a robust network of more than 3.30 Lakhs wholesalers and retailers, covering over 6,500 pin codes nationwide. Our dedicated Flair Sporty division operates as the super-stockist for the Mumbai Metropolitan region, further strengthening our regional distribution capabilities.
We maintain a diversified product portfolio across writing instruments, creative stationery and allied product categories under well-recognised brands including Hauser, Pierre Cardin and Flair Creative, Hauser Artz, Flair Designer Houseware, Flair Electronic Calculators. The Company's integrated manufacturing facilities, coupled with strong product design and development capabilities, continue to support operational efficiencies, product innovation and consistent quality standards.
On the international front, we are India’s largest exporter of writing instruments, with a global presence spanning 115 countries. Our export operations are supported by 68 international distributors, each responsible for designated territories or countries. In addition, we serve as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for select global brands, producing writing instruments for both international and domestic markets.
Transfer to General Reserve
To support the future growth plans and business requirements of your Company, the Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire profits for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. Accordingly, no amount has been transferred to the General Reserve during the year.
Change in the Nature of Business, if any
During the year under review, there was no change in the nature of business of the Company.
Dividend
The Board had recommended a dividend of Rs 1/- per equity share of Rs 5/- each (20%) for the financial year ended March 31,2025, which was approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on August 19, 2025. The said dividend resulted in a cash outflow of Rs. 10,53,95,378/- (Rupees Ten Crore Fifty-Three Lakh Ninety-Five Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Eight only).
During the financial year 2025-26, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on January 29, 2026, declared an Interim Dividend of Rs 0.50/- per equity share of Rs 5/- each (10%), resulting in a cash outflow of Rs 5,26,97,689 (Rupees Five Crore Twenty-Six Lakh Ninety-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Nine only).
Further, the Board is pleased to recommend a Final Dividend of Rs 0.50/- per equity share of Rs 5/- each (10%) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The said dividend on equity shares is subject to the approval of the Shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026. If approved, the dividend would result in a cash outflow of Rs 5,26,97,689 (Rupees Five Crore Twenty-Six Lakh Ninety-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Nine only).
The Board recommended the Interim Dividend and proposed Final Dividend based on the parameters laid down in the Dividend Distribution Policy and the same shall be paid out of the profits of the Company for the year.
Pursuant to the Finance Act, 2020, dividend income is taxable in the hands of the Members w.e.f. April 1,2020, and the Company is required to deduct tax at source from dividend paid to the Members at prescribed rates as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.
The Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on June 09, 2023 approved and adopted a Policy on Distribution of Dividend to comply with Regulation 43A of SEBI (LODR) Regulations and the same is uploaded on website of the Company athttps://www.flairworld.in/DataFiles/ CorporateGovernance/CorporatePolicies/Corporatepolicy Dividend Distribution Policy.pdf
Material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the Company
No material changes and commitments have occurred from the date of close of the financial year till the date of this Integrated Report, which might affect the financial position of the Company.
Secretarial Standards
The Company has complied with the applicable provisions of Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Change in Share Capital
There was no change in the Authorised, Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company during the financial year under review.
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company stands at Rs 550,000,000/- (Rupees Five Hundred Fifty Million only) divided into 110,000,000 (One Hundred and Ten million) Equity Shares of face value of Rs 5/- (Rupees Five only) each.
Sub-Division/Split of Equity Shares
During the year under review, there was no sub-division or split of the Equity Shares of the Company. Consequently, there was no change in the face value of the issued, subscribed and paid- up Equity Share Capital of the Company, which continues to be Rs. 5/- per Equity Share.
Related Party Transactions
To comply with the provisions of Sections 177 and 188 of the Act, along with relevant Rules and Regulation 23 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, your Company obtained prior approval of the Audit Committee before engaging in related party transactions.
During the financial year 2025-26, all Related Party Transactions entered into by the Company, as defined under the Act and the SEBI LODR Regulations, were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. Further, there were no material Related Party Transactions entered into by the Company that may have had a potential conflict with the interests of the Company. The Audit Committee had granted omnibus approval for Related Party Transactions of a repetitive nature and all such transactions were placed before the Audit Committee for periodic review.
None of the Related Party Transactions entered into during the year attracted the provisions of Section 188 of the Act. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions in Form AOC-2 pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) read with Section 188 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014 is not applicable and therefore does not form part of this Report. The details of Related Party Transactions as required under the applicable Indian Accounting Standards are disclosed in the Notes forming part of the Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
The Company has adopted a Policy on Related Party Transactions in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI LODR Regulations to ensure appropriate approval, reporting and disclosure of transactions between the Company and its related parties. The Policy is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.flairworld.in/DataFiles/ CorporateGovernance/CorporatePolicies/Corporatepolicy Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions.pdf.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
Details of Loans, Guarantees or Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act are given in the Notes to the Standalone Financial Statements.
Particulars of Deposits
The Company has not accepted any deposit (under Rule 2(1) (c) of the Companies [Acceptance of Deposits] Rules, 2014) within the meaning of Sections 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force).
Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Ventures
During the year under review, there was no change in the subsidiary structure of the Company. No company was incorporated, acquired or ceased to be a subsidiary or step- down subsidiary during the year and the existing group structure remained unchanged.
The details of the Company’s subsidiaries as on March 31,2026 are provided below:
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Sr.
No
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Name of the Company
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Relation with the listed entity
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Percentage of holding
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1.
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Flair Writing Equipments Private Limited
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Wholly-owned
Subsidiary
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100%
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2.
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Monterosa Stationery Private Limited
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Wholly-owned
Subsidiary
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100%
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3.
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Flair Cyrosil Industries Private Limited
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Subsidiary
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90%
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4.
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Flomaxe Stationery Private Limited (Subsidiary of Flair Writing Equipments Private Limited)
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Step-down
Subsidiary
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51%
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As on March 31,2026, the Company did not have any associates and joint venture companies.
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act, a separate statement containing salient features of Financial Statements of
Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint Venture of your Company (including their performance and financial position) in prescribed Form AOC-1 forms part of this annual report as Annexure - I.
Financial Statements of the aforesaid Subsidiary companies are available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of your Company on all days except Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday up to the date of AGM i.e.August 27, 2026 between 9:30 am to 11:30 am (1ST) as required under Section 136 of the Act. Any member desirous of obtaining a copy of the said Financial Statements may write to the Company at its Registered Office or Corporate Office. The Financial Statements of the Company, including the Consolidated Financial Statements together with all documents required to be attached with this Report have been uploaded on website of the Company under Investor Relations page athttps://flairworld.in/
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 1 6(1 )(c) read with Regulation 24 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”), the Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a Policy for Determining Material Subsidiaries. The said Policy is available on the website of the Company athttps://www.flairworld.in/DataFiles/ CorporateGovernance/CorporatePolicies/Corporatepolicy Policy on Determining Material Subsidiary.pdf
As on March 31, 2026, Flair Writing Equipments Private Limited (‘FWEPL’) continued to be a Material Subsidiary of the Company in accordance with the provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the aforesaid Policy.
FWEPL is engaged in the business of manufacturing writing instruments. The management of FWEPL continues to focus on enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening manufacturing capabilities and improving quality standards to achieve sustainable growth. The Board of Directors of FWEPL periodically reviews its performance to ensure alignment with the overall strategic objectives of the Company.
During the financial year 2025-26, revenue from operations of FWEPL increased by 67.91% to Rs. 23,523.71 lakhs as compared to Rs. 14,009.48 lakhs in the previous financial year. The Net Profit After Tax of FWEPL increased by 98.68% to Rs. 2,371.09 lakhs as compared to Rs. 1,193.34 lakhs in the previous financial year.
On a consolidated basis, FWEPL recorded revenue from operations of Rs. 27,094.80 lakhs and Net Profit After Tax of Rs. 14,369.18 lakhs during the financial year 2025-26.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and in terms of the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Vimalchand Jugraj Rathod (DIN: 00123007) and Mr. Mohit Khubilal Rathod (DIN: 00122951) Whole-time Director(s) are liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee (‘NRC’), recommended their re-appointment for consideration by the Members at the ensuing AGM.
Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed both under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations and are in compliance with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. Further, the Independent Directors have also confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties as Independent Directors of the Company.
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors of the Company possess requisite qualifications, experience and expertise and they hold highest standards of integrity (including the proficiency) and fulfils the conditions specified in the Act read with Rules made thereunder and SEBI (LODR) Regulations and are eligible & independent of the management.
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified as per the provisions of Section 164 of the Act. The Directors of the Company have made necessary disclosures under Section 184 and other relevant provisions of the Act. Brief resume and other details of the Directors being appointed/re-appointed at the ensuing AGM as stipulated under Secretarial Standard-2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and Regulation 36 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, is separately disclosed in the Notice of ensuing AGM.
Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, Mr. Khubilal Jugraj Rathod- Chairman (DIN: 00122867), Mr. Vimalchand Jugraj Rathod (DIN- 00123007)- Managing Director, Mr. Rajesh Khubilal Rathod (DIN - 00122907), Mr. Mohit Khubilal Rathod (DIN- 00122951) and Mr. Sumit Rathod (DIN- 02987687) Whole-time Directors of the Company, Mr. Alpesh Ambalal Porwal Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Vishal Chanda, Company Secretary and Compliance officer of the Company, continued to be the Key Managerial Personnel of your Company in accordance with the provisions of Section 203 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(p) of the Act and Rules made thereunder and Regulation 17(10) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation of the Directors individually including the Independent Directors (wherein the concerned Director being evaluated did not participate), Board as a whole and following Committees of the Board of Directors:
i. Audit Committee;
ii. Risk Management Committee;
iii. Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
iv. Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee; and
v. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
The manner in which the annual performance evaluation has been carried out is explained in the Corporate Governance
Report which forms part of this report. Board is responsible to monitor and review the evaluation framework.
Further, pursuant to Regulation 25(4) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the Independent Directors, at their separate meeting held on February 24, 2026, reviewed and evaluated the performance of the Non-Independent Directors, the Chairman and the Board as a whole.
Board and Committees of the Board
The number of meetings of the Board and various Statutory Committees of the Board including their composition, are set out in the Corporate Governance Report which forming part of this report. The gap between two meetings was within the period prescribed under the provisions of Section 173 of the Act and SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
Remuneration Policy
To comply with the provisions of Section 178 of the Act read with the Rules made thereunder and Regulation 19 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the Company’s Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), Senior Management and other employees of the Company is uploaded on website of the Company athttps://www.flairworld.in/DataFiles/ CorporateGovernance/CorporatePolicies/Corporatepolicy Nomination Remuneration Policy.pdf
The Policy, inter alia, includes the criteria for appointment and remuneration of Directors, KMPs, Senior Management Personnel and other employees of the Company.
Remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Particulars of Employees
The statement of disclosure of remuneration under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (“Rules”), is attached to this Report as Annexure - II.
The statement containing particulars of top 10 employees and particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is available as a separate Annexure forming part of this report
In terms of the proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the shareholders excluding the aforesaid Annexure. The said statement is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company on all days except Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday up to the date of the Annual General Meeting i.e. August 27, 2026 between 9:30 am to 11:30 am (IST).
Auditors and Auditor’s report
A. Statutory Auditors:
In compliance with the Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014,
M/s. Jeswani & Rathore, Chartered Accountants, (FRN: 104202W) were re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company by the shareholders of the Company in its Seventh Annual General Meeting held on June 26, 2023, to hold office for a period of 3 (three) consecutive years from the conclusion of the 7th (Seventh) Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 10th (Tenth) Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Accordingly, their term of office of M/s. Jeswani & Rathore, Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors of the Company shall conclude at this Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors places on record its appreciation for the professional services rendered by them during their tenure.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on March 11, 2026, approved the appointment of M/s. Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP (Firm Registration No. 012754N/N500016) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five (5) consecutive years commencing from April 1, 2026, to hold office from the conclusion of the 10th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 15th Annual General Meeting of the Company, subject to the approval of the Members at the 10th Annual General Meeting.
The Statutory Auditor’s Report on the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31,2026 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark and forms part of the Annual Report.
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors have not reported any instances of fraud under Section 143(12) of the Act.
B. Cost Audit
In terms of Section 148 of the Act and the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the requirement of maintaining cost records and conducting a Cost Audit is not applicable to the Company for the FY 2025-26.
C. Secretarial Auditors:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules made thereunder and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, M/s. KPUB & Co., Company Secretaries (ICSI UIN No. P2015MH069000), were appointed as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company by the Members at the Annual General Meeting held on August 19, 2025, for a term of five consecutive financial years commencing from FY 2025-26 up to FY 2029-30.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the FY 2025-26 with reservation, qualification or adverse remark (if any) of the Company and its Material Subsidiary is attached to this report as Annexure - III and Annexure - III(A).
As per Regulation 23(9) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 the listed
entity shall submit to the stock exchanges disclosures of related party transactions every six months on the date of publication of its standalone and consolidated financial results. However, Disclosure of related party transactions of the Company for the six months’ period ended September 30, 2025, was filed 1 day after the date of publication of its standalone and consolidated financial results for the half year ended September 30, 2025 on the Stock Exchanges.
In this regard, your Company confirms that the matter was placed before the Board, and the Company has taken note of the delay. Necessary steps have been taken to strengthen internal processes and ensure timely compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements in the future.
D. Internal Auditors:
The Board of Directors of the Company had appointed M/s. ASA & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Registration No. AAB- 7688) as the Internal Auditor of the Company for the FY 2025-26.
The Internal Auditors periodically reviewed the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal financial controls, operational controls and compliance systems established by the management and provided recommendations for further strengthening of the internal control framework, wherever necessary.
The Internal Audit Reports submitted by the Internal Auditors were periodically reviewed by the Audit Committee. During the financial year under review, no material weakness or significant deficiency in the internal control systems of the Company was reported by the Internal Auditors.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors has re-appointed M/s. ASA & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2026-27.
E. Internal Financial Controls
The Company has in place adequate Internal Financial Controls commensurate with the nature, size and complexity of its business operations. The report on Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting issued by M/s. Jeswani & Rathore, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of the Company, forms part of the Independent Auditors Report. The Statutory Auditors have confirmed that the Company's Internal Financial Controls were adequate and operating effectively as at March 31, 2026, and have not reported any material weakness.
F. Quality Certification
The Company continues to maintain internationally recognized certifications, including ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 14001:2015 certification for its Environmental Management System (EMS) and ISO 45001:2018 certification for its Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). These certifications demonstrate the Company’s commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, operational excellence,
workplace safety and environmental sustainability across its business operations.
G. Risk Management
Risk Management is integral to your Company’s strategy and for the achievement of our long-term goals. Our success as an organisation depends on our ability to identify and leverage the opportunities while managing the risks.
The Risk Management Committee of the Company has been entrusted by the Board with the responsibility of reviewing the risk management process in the Company and ensuring that the risks are brought within acceptable limits. There is no major risk which may threaten the existence of the Company. Our approach to risk management is designed to provide reasonable assurance that our assets are safeguarded, the risks facing the business are being assessed and mitigated and all information that may be required to be disclosed is reported to Company’s Senior Management, the Audit Committee, the Risk Management Committee and the Board. Your Company has framed and implemented a robust Risk Management Policy for the assessment, evaluation and minimisation of risk, which may be accessed athttps:// www.flairworld.in/DataFiles/CorporateGovernance/ CorporatePolicies/Corporatepolicy Risk Management Policies and Procedure.pdf
H. Disclosure under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
To comply with the provisions of Section 134 of the Act and Rules made thereunder, your Company has complied with the provisions relating to constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. During the year under review, no complaint was received under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
In compliance with the General Circular No. G.S.R. 357(E) dated May 30, 2025 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the details of the complaints received during the Financial Year 2025-26 by the Company are as follows:
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Particulars
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No of Complaints
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Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year
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Nil
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Number of complaints disposed off during the year; and
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Nil
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Number of cases pending for more than ninety days
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Nil
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I. Provisions of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company is in compliance with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The Company provides maternity leave and other benefits, facilities and entitlements to eligible employees in accordance with the applicable statutory requirements.
The Company is committed to promoting a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace and does not engage in any discriminatory practices against women employees on account of maternity or childbirth. The Company continues to foster a work environment that upholds gender equality and supports the well-being of its employees.
J. Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of the Act and Regulation 22 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the Company has adopted a Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy to provide a platform to the Directors and Employees of the Company to raise concerns regarding any irregularity, misconduct or unethical matters/dealings within the Company.
The Policy provides adequate safeguards against victimisation of persons who use such mechanism and ensures direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate cases. Further details of the Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report as Annexure - VIII.
k. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Annual Report on CSR activities for the FY 2025-26 as required under Sections 134 and 135 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is attached to this report as Annexure - IV. Your Company has a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy which is uploaded on website of the Company athttps:// www.flairworld.in/DataFiles/CorporateGovernance/ CorporatePolicies/Corporatepolicy Corporate Social Responsibility.pdf.
Directors’ Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the
Act, the Directors state that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the FY 2025-26, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) 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 your Company as at March 31,2026 and of the profits of the Company for the period ended on that date;
c) proper and sufficient care have been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of Act for safeguarding the assets of your Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e) proper internal financial controls laid down by the Directors were followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls were adequate and operating effectively; and
f) proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Other Information
I. Management Discussion & Analysis Report
Management Discussion & Analysis Report for the Financial Year 2026, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2) (e) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, forms part of the Annual Report as Annexure - V.
II. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the FY 2025-26 describing the initiatives taken by the Company from an Environment, Social and Governance perspective as stipulated under Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations forms part of the Annual Report as Annexure - VI.
III. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo as stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is attached to this report as Annexure - VII.
iv. Corporate Governance Report
Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance and adhere to the Corporate Governance requirements set out by Securities and Exchange Board of India. The report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under the SEBI (LODR) Regulations is attached to this report as Annexure - VIII. The certificate from M/s. KPUB & Co, Practicing Company Secretaries confirming compliance with the conditions of corporate governance is also attached to the Corporate Governance Report.
v. IBC Code & One-time Settlement:
There is no proceeding pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC Code). There has not been any instance of one-time settlement of the Company with any bank or financial institution.
Awards/Recognitions
Your Company has received the following award during the year under review:
i. Prestigious Export Award in the “Writing Instruments” category for its outstanding export performance for the years 2023-24 and 2024-25, conferred by The Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL). The award was presented on November 16, 2025, at Mumbai. The Company has been consistently receiving this recognition for seven consecutive years.
Listing
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited. Both these stock exchanges have nation-wide trading terminals. Annual
listing fee for the FY 2025-26 has been paid to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.
Annual Return
Pursuant to Sections 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return of the Company is uploaded on website of the Company athttps://www.flairworld.in/investor-relation.aspx
Research and Development
During the year under review, no Research & Development was carried out.
Cautionary Statement
Statements in the Board’s Report and the Management Discussion & Analysis Report describing the Company’s objectives, expectations or forecasts may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results may differ from those expressed in the statements.
General
Your Directors confirm that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there was no transaction on these items during the year under review:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential voting rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
2. The Whole-time Directors of the Company does not receive any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
3. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company’s operations in future.
4. Issue of Sweat Equity Shares.
Acknowledgement
Your Company’s organisational culture is founded on professionalism, integrity and continuous improvement across all functions, while ensuring efficient utilisation of resources for sustainable and profitable growth.
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the dedication, commitment and valuable contributions of the employees at all levels. Your Directors also acknowledge with gratitude the continued support and co-operation received from various Government authorities, banks, financial institutions and other stakeholders, including members, customers, suppliers and business associates.
The continued commitment and dedication of employees at all levels have been instrumental in the Company’s growth and success. Your Directors look forward to their continued support and contribution in the years ahead.
For Flair Writing Industries Limited
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Date: August 03, 2026 Khubilal Jugraj Rathod
Place: Mumbai Chairman
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