The Board of Directors have pleasure in presenting the Twenty Sixth Annual Report of your Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the FY ended March 31,2026.
In compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, (‘the Act'), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (‘SEBI Listing Regulations'), this Directors' Report is prepared based on the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended March 31,2026.
Financial Performance
The Financial Performance of your Company for the year ended March 31,2026 is summarized below:
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Particulars
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Year Ended 31 March, 2026
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Year Ended 31 March, 2025
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Total Income
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87,691.18
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85,515.59
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Profit / (Loss) before Interest, Depreciation and Tax (EBITDA)*
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8,555.46
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7,323.79
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Less: Depreciation & Amortization Expenses
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2372.88
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2,362.55
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Less: Finance Cost
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1051.26
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639.20
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Add: Other Income
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550.55
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469.39
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Profit before Tax
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5,681.87
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4,791.43
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Less: Tax Expenses
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1,443.27
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1,248.19
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Profit after Tax
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4,238.60
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3,543.24
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Total Other Comprehensive Income (OCI)
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9.06
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5.51
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Total Comprehensive Income
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4,247.66
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3,548.75
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Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
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11.04
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9.74
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Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 marked a defining milestone for Ganesh Consumer, as the Company's equity shares were successfully listed on BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“Stock Exchanges”) on September 29, 2025, marking its transition into a publicly listed company. Total Income for FY2025-26 stood at H 87691 Lakhs, a growth of approximately 2.5% over the prior year. While headline revenue growth was modest, the Company deliberately prioritized the structural quality of the business over short-term volume and profitability growth. The B2C business held firm despite heightened competitive intensity, a testament to the brand equity and distribution depth the Company has built over years. The spices category grew 1 9% year-on-year, and the e-commerce channel grew 43% YoY, now contributing 14% of B2C revenue.
EBITDA for the year stood at H 8555 Lakhs, with margins expanding 121 basis points to 9.8% in FY 2025-26. PAT for the full Year stood at H 4239 Lakhs, a growth of 19.6% YoY, with PAT margins of 4.8%.
Summary of Operations
The Company is one of the leading manufacturers of packaged wheat and gram-based flours, including atta, maida, sooji, dalia, besan, and sattu, along with spices, instant mixes, and ethnic flour for everyday consumer needs. The Company has been recognized as a market leader in East India and leverages its brand, backed by a robust distribution network spanning over
3.5L retail outlets, to maintain its regional dominance. Being vertically integrated with modern manufacturing facilities, it ensures consistent quality and affordability, providing exceptional value to households across markets. It has a strong presence in West Bengal and is strengthening its distribution network in Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar and Assam.
As a part of ongoing brand-building initiatives, the Company has appointed Ravindra Jadeja as the brand ambassador for Sattu portfolio. This strategic partnership enhances brand visibility, strengthens consumer confidence, and elevates the positioning of Sattu as a natural energy drink. The association supports Company's efforts to drive category expansion, improve market penetration, and build a stronger emotional connection with consumers. With an expanding product portfolio of 254 SKUs and a strengthening distribution footprint across key markets, the Company enters FY2026-27 with sharpened execution priorities.
Transfer to Reserves
The Company does not propose to transfer any amount to the General Reserve out of the amount available for appropriations.
Dividend
Dividend Distribution Policy
The dividend payment is determined in accordance with the parameters set out in the Dividend Distribution Policy approved by the Board of Directors pursuant to Regulation 43A(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations. The Policy is available on the Company's website at ganeshconsumer.com.
Interim Dividend
During the FY 2025-26, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on November 06, 2025, declared and paid an interim dividend of H 2.50 per equity share of face value H 10 each, representing 25% per share, aggregating to H 10,10,32,365/-.
Final Dividend
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 22, 2026, recommended a final dividend of H 2.50 (Rupees Two and Fifty Paise only) per equity share of face value H 10 each for the 2025-26, aggregating to H 10,10,32,365.
The recommended final dividend is subject to the approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) and tax to be deducted at source as applicable under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961. If approved by the members, the final dividend shall be paid to those members whose names appear in the Register of Members or in the records of the Depositories, as the case may be, as on the record date fixed for this purpose. The total dividend payout for the year stands at 48% and is consistent with the dividend distribution policy of the company.
Unclaimed Dividends
Details of unclaimed Dividends previously declared and paid by the Company are given under the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report for FY 2025-26.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as per the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”), is presented in a separate section, which forms part of this Annual Report as Annexure I
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME (ESOP)
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the Ganesh Consumer Products Limited - Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2025 ("ESOP Scheme"). The Scheme was subsequently approved by the shareholders of the Company at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on January 16, 2026.
The ESOP Scheme reflects the Company's commitment to fostering a high-performance culture by aligning the interests of employees with the long-term growth and success of the Company. The Scheme is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented employees by providing them with an opportunity to participate in the Company's future value creation through equity-based incentives.
The grant of stock options under the ESOP Scheme is based on a structured performance evaluation framework, ensuring that awards are made on a merit-based basis. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) is responsible for evaluating the eligibility of employees, approving and administering the
grant of stock options, and overseeing the implementation of the Scheme in accordance with its terms. The valuation and allocation of options are determined and approved by the NRC.
The ESOP Scheme is implemented through secondary acquisition of equity shares by the Ganesh Employee Welfare Trust, a trust established during the year under review for the purpose of administering the Scheme. As on March 31, 2026, the Trust had acquired 5,24,500 equity shares of the Company through purchases from the open market. No stock options were granted under the ESOP Scheme as at March 31, 2026.
Disclosure as per SEBI (Share based employee benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 and the Companies Act, 2013 relating to employees Stock Option Scheme is available on the Company's website and may be accessed at the link ganeshconsumer.com
Share Capital
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2026 was H 4041.29 lakhs. The total shareholding of the Promoter(s) of your Company is 64.08% and none of the Promoters shareholding is under pledge.
Initial Public Offering
During the year under review, your Company successfully completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and achieved the listing of 1,26,98,020 Equity Shares of face value of H 10 each at an issue price of H 322 per share (including a share premium of H 312 per share) on September 29, 2025 at BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The issue comprised of a fresh issue of 40,39,687 Equity Shares aggregating to H 13,000.00 Lakhs and offer for sale of 86,58,333 Equity Shares by the selling shareholders aggregating to H 27,879.83 Lakhs, totaling to H 40,879.83 Lakhs.
The successful completion of the IPO represents a significant milestone in the Company's journey and reflects the confidence of investors in the Company's business model, operational capabilities, growth strategy, and future prospects. The proceeds raised through the fresh issue portion of the IPO are being utilized in accordance with the objects of the issue as disclosed in the Prospectus and applicable regulatory requirements. The Company continues to monitor the deployment of IPO proceeds and provides periodic disclosures regarding their utilization in compliance with the provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and other applicable laws.
The Board of Directors expresses its sincere gratitude to the Company's shareholders, investors, customers, employees, business associates, merchant bankers, legal advisors, auditors, regulatory authorities, and all other stakeholders for their valuable support and confidence, which contributed to the successful completion of the IPO.
Deposits
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any public deposits falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder.
Change in nature of business, if any
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company during the year under review.
Meeting of Board of Directors
Your Company is committed to strong corporate governance practices, which helps its Board of Directors to carry out its responsibilities effectively. To support informed decision-making, the company provides all Directors with relevant and timely information before meetings and discussions. This enables Directors to participate actively, contribute meaningfully, and make well-informed decisions on matters affecting the company.
The Board of Directors meet regularly to review the Company's business policies, strategies and key governance matters. Effective oversight of operations is ensured through quarterly meetings supported by detailed presentations. Board and Committee meetings are planned well in advance to help them plan their schedules and participate effectively.
As permitted under applicable law, approvals for urgent or special matters, have been obtained through resolutions passed by circulation or by convening meetings at shorter notice
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of your Company has met 14 (Fourteen times), the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report attached to this Report. The maximum time gap between any 2 (two) consecutive Board Meetings did not exceed 120 (one hundred twenty) days.
Meeting of Independent Directors
Pursuant to the requirements of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on March 26, 2026, during the reporting period, without the presence of the Non-Independent Directors and members of the management. The Independent Directors, inter alia, reviewed the performance of the Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole, evaluated the performance of the Chairperson of the Company, taking into account the views of the Executive Directors and Non¬ Executive Non-Independent Directors, and assessed the quality, quantity, and timeliness of the flow of information between the Company's management and the Board.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
Directors:
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had 6 (Six) Directors, which includes 3 (Three) Independent Directors, 2 (Two) Non¬ Executive Director and 1 (One) Managing Director. During the year under review, following changes took place in the constitution of the Board of Directors of the Company: -
Cessation of Directorships:
a. Mr. Sunil Rewachand Chandiramani (DIN: 00524035) ceased to act as an Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. March 16, 2026.
b. Mr. Rohit Brijmohan Mantri (DIN: 07435803) ceased to act as a Non-executive Non-Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. March 16, 2026.
The Board took on record its deep sense of appreciation for the services rendered by them during the tenure of their directorships.
Appointment of Directors:
The Board of Directors of the Company based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, at its meeting held on March 16, 2026 approved the following appointment subject to the consent of the shareholders: -
a. Mr. Rajiv Nitin Mehta (DIN: 00697109) as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Category) of the Company w.e.f. March 16, 2026.
b. Mr. Devansh Mimani (DIN: 11581745) as an Additional Director (Non-Executive NON Independent Category) of the Company w.e.f. March 16, 2026.
During the reporting year, the Company obtained the approval of the members through Postal Ballot by way of remote e-voting. Based on the Scrutinizer's Report, the resolutions were deemed to have been passed on April 24, 2026. Accordingly, the appointment of Mr. Rajiv Nitin Mehta (DIN: 00697109) as an Independent Director was approved by way of a Special Resolution, and the appointment of Mr. Devansh Mimani (DIN: 11581745) as a Non-Executive (Non-Independent) Director was approved by way of an Ordinary Resolution.
Retirement by Rotation and Subsequent Re¬ Appointment
In accordance with Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, Mrs. Madhu Mimani (DIN: 00825099), Director (Non¬ Executive Category) is liable to retire by rotation in the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointment. Based on the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Board recommends the re-appointment of Mrs. Madhu Mimani (DIN: 00825099) as Director, liable to retire by rotation for approval of the members of the Company.
Detailed Director attendance, Directorships in other companies, and committee memberships are in the Corporate Governance Report.
Key Managerial Personnel (KMP):
During the year under review, there is no change in key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
Statement of Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed both under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (“Listing Regulations”).In the opinion of the Board, all Independent Directors possess requisite qualifications,
experience, expertise and hold high standards of integrity required to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external influence.
Remuneration for Independent Directors and Non¬ Executive Non-Independent Directors
Independent Directors, are compensated by way of sitting fees for their participation in meetings of the Board and the Board Committees and the Non-Executive Non- Independent Directors are remunerated in accordance with the terms and conditions of their appointment, as approved by the Board and/or the shareholders, wherever applicable. The remuneration structure applicable to such Directors is governed by the Company's Remuneration Policy and includes components such as sitting fees and commission, as may be applicable. The remuneration is determined with a view to recognizing the time devoted, the contributions made and the responsibilities discharged by the Directors and is structured to facilitate effective functioning of the Board.
Within the ceiling as prescribed under the Act, the Independent Directors are also paid a commission, the amount whereof is recommended by the NRC and approved by the Board. The basis of determining the specific amount of commission payable to the Independent Director is related to his attendance at meetings, role and responsibility as Chairperson or Member of the Board / Committees and overall contribution as well as time spent on operational matters other than at the meetings. The payment of commission to Independent Directors was approved by the shareholders and to be paid for each FY and distributed among the Directors in such manner as may be determined by the Board of Directors from time to time, within the overall maximum limit of 1 % (one percent) of the net profits per annum or such other percentage as may be specified by the Act, from time to time.
The details of sitting fees and commission paid to the Independent Directors and the remuneration to Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors, during the year under review are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
The details of remuneration paid to the Executive Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management during the year under review are disclosed in the Annexure V, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Directors Responsibility Statement
The Board of Directors acknowledge the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Act and Regulation 18 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the details of sitting fees and commission paid to the Independent Directors and the remuneration to Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors, during the year under review are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. ended March 31,2026 and state that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) The Directors selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the FY and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
c) The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a Going Concern basis;
e) The Directors had laid down proper Internal Financial Controls (“IFC”) and such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
f) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Directors’ Appointment & Remuneration policy
The assessment and appointment of Directors to the Board are based on a combination of criteria, including integrity and ethical standards, personal and professional stature, domain expertise, diversity, and the specific skills and qualifications required for the position.
The Board seeks to maintain an appropriate balance of skills, experience, and diversity to enable effective oversight and decision-making.
In the case of Independent Directors, the Company ensures compliance with the independence criteria prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1 )(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, as amended from time to time.
The Company has the policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration and other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act. The Board of Directors of the Company has in accordance with the requirements of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (“SEBI Listing Regulations”), constituted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The role of committee is to formulate the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a director and recommends to the Board a policy, relating to the remuneration for the directors, key managerial personnel and other employees.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors is dedicatedly ensuring the continuance of a dynamic and forward-thinking Board and recommend to the Board qualified candidates for directorship.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and Regulation 17 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended (“SEBI Listing Regulations”), the Board has carried out the evaluation of its own performance and that of its committees as well as evaluation of performance of the individual Directors.
In line with the requirements of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the Company was held on March 26, 2026 wherein the performance and role of the Non-Independent Directors, Board as a whole including the chairperson of your Company was evaluated.
The Board, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (“NRC”) evaluated the effectiveness of its functioning and that of the Committees and the individual directors by seeking their inputs on various aspects of Board/ Committee Governance.
The aspects covered in the evaluation included the contribution to and monitoring of proper governance practices, participation in the long term strategic planning and fulfilment of Director's obligations and fiduciary responsibilities, including but not limited to active participation at the Board and Committee meetings.
Internal Financial Controls
As per Section 134(5)(e) of the Act, the Directors have an overall responsibility for ensuring that your Company has implemented a robust system and framework of Internal Financial Controls. Your Company has an Internal Financial Controls (‘IFC') framework, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of your Company's operations. The Board of Directors of your Company is responsible for ensuring that Internal Financial Controls (‘IFC') have been laid down by your Company and that such controls are adequate as well as operating effectively. The internal control framework has been designed to provide reasonable assurance with respect to recording and providing reliable financial as well as operational information, complying with applicable laws, safeguarding assets from unauthorized use, executing transactions with proper authorization and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. Your Company has devised appropriate systems and framework including proper delegation of authority, policies and procedures, effective IT systems aligned to business requirements, risk based Internal Audits, Risk Management framework and Whistle Blower mechanism. Your Company has already developed and implemented a framework for ensuring internal controls over financial reporting. The framework includes entity level policies, process and operating level controls & policies. The entity level policies include anti-fraud policies (like Code of Conduct, Insider Trading Policy and Whistle Blower Policy) inter alia others.
The Internal Audit function of your Company has been rendered by an independent Audit firm which develops an Audit Plan based on the risk profile of the business activities. The Internal Audit plan is approved by the Audit Committee, which also reviews compliance of the plan. The Internal Auditor monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems in the Company, its compliance with operating
systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company. Based on the report of internal auditor, process owners undertake corrective action(s) in their respective area(s) and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and corrective action(s) thereon are presented to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee reviews the reports submitted by the Internal Auditor.
Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associate Companies
The Company does not have any subsidiary Company, Associates and Joint Ventures.
Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, Annual Return in the prescribed format has been hosted on the Company's website ganeshconsumer.com
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments have been disclosed in the financial statements.
Committees of the Board
As required under the Companies Act 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has constituted the following statutory committees:
• Audit Committee.
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
• Stakeholders Relationship Committee.
• Risk Management Committee.
• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
Details such as terms of reference, composition, attendance and meetings held during the year under review for these committees are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Corporate Social Responsibility
As a socially responsible Company, Ganesh Consumer Products Limited is committed to increasing its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) impact with an aim of playing a bigger role in sustainable development of our society. In pursuit of this objective, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee had been formed by the Company which comprises of Three members. The Company has in place a CSR Policy framed in accordance with the requirements of Section 135 of the Companies Act and Rules framed thereunder. The CSR Policy is available on the website of your Company at ganeshconsumer. com.The initiatives undertaken by your Company during the year under review have been detailed in CSR Section of the Annual Report. The Annual Report on CSR activities in accordance with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021, forms part of the annual report and is annexed herewith as Annexure II.
Related Party Transactions
All related party transactions that were entered into during the FY ended March 31,2026 were at arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. All Related Party Transactions were placed before the Audit Committee for approval. Approval of the Audit Committee was obtained on a quarterly/yearly basis for the transactions which were foreseen and repetitive in nature. The transactions entered into were audited and a statement giving details of all related party transactions was placed before the Audit Committee for its approval. Furthermore, the disclosure of transactions with related party for the year under review, as per Accounting Standard-18 Related Party Disclosures is given in Note of the Financial Statements for the year ended March 31,2026. During the year under review, there were no material related party transactions which required prior approval of the Members. The Policy on Related Party Transactions is available on your Company's website at ganeshconsumer.com.
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
There were no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts / Tribunals impacting the going concern status and company's operations in future.
Material Changes and Commitment
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the FY to which these financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
CREDIT RATING
Your Company has obtained credit ratings for the credit facilities availed by it and the Company's financial discipline and prudence is reflected in the strong credit ratings ascribed by rating agencies.
As on the date of this report, the credit rating of the Company as given by CARE Ratings Limited is as follows:
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Long Term Rating
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CARE A ; Stable
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Short Term Rating
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CARE A1
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Details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo
Conservation of Energy
As part of its commitment to energy conservation and sustainable operations, the Company has installed roof top Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plants at its manufacturing units located in West Bengal, namely Padmavati Unit (356 kWp), Jalan Complex I (212 kWp) and Jalan Complex II (200 kWp), and at its Agra Unit (500 kWp) in Uttar Pradesh. The solar power systems generate clean and renewable energy, thereby reducing dependence on conventional sources of electricity and contributing to lower energy consumption costs. The initiative has enabled the Company to increase the share of renewable
energy in its overall energy mix, reduce its carbon footprint, and support its long-term sustainability objectives.
During the year, the solar plant supplied a portion of the Company's energy requirements, resulting in reduced carbon emissions and supporting environmental sustainability initiatives. The adoption of solar energy has enhanced energy efficiency, promoted the use of renewable resources, and contributed to the Company's efforts toward responsible environmental stewardship.
The Company remains committed to increasing the use of renewable energy and implementing additional energy conservation measures to improve operational efficiency and reduce its environmental impact.
Technology Absorption
Ganesh Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) continued its digital transformation journey during the FY by strengthening its technology landscape and enhancing operational efficiency across the value chain. The Company remains committed to leveraging modern technologies to improve business agility, process standardization, data-driven decision-making, and customer engagement.
SAP S/4HANA - Enterprise Digital Core
GCPL's business processes are fully integrated and operational on SAP S/4HANA, providing a unified digital platform for Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Distribution, Inventory Management, and Human Resources. The implementation has enabled real-time visibility of business operations, strengthened internal controls, improved process standardization, and enhanced management reporting. The platform serves as the Company's digital backbone, facilitating faster decision-making and operational excellence across all functions.
Warehouse Management System (WMS)
During the year, the Company strengthened its supply chain operations through the implementation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) covering inbound logistics, outbound dispatches, and inventory management. The solution has improved inventory accuracy, warehouse productivity, stock traceability and material movement visibility. The system has also reduced manual intervention, improved order fulfillment efficiency, and enhanced overall warehouse control, supporting the Company's growing business requirements.
BOTREE Sales Force Automation (SFA)
GCPL implemented the BOTREE Sales Force Automation (SFA) solution to digitally empower its field sales operations. The platform streamlines key sales processes, including beat planning (PJP), outlet coverage, order booking, attendance tracking, and real-time sales reporting. The implementation has enhanced visibility into field activities, improved sales productivity, and enabled data-driven decision-making through timely and actionable insights.
B2B Retailer Application
The Company expanded its digital engagement with trade partners through its B2B Retailer Application. The platform enables retailers to place orders directly, view product availability, track order status, and access relevant business information through a convenient self-service interface. This digital initiative has improved customer experience, increased order processing efficiency, reduced dependency on manual order collection, and strengthened retailer relationships across the distribution network.
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
The Company does not have any foreign exchange earnings during the year ended March 31, 2026. However, there is an outgo of foreign exchange due to Capital Purchase.
Statutory Auditors and Auditors’ Report
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act and the rules framed there under, M/s. Singhi & Co., Chartered Accountants, FRN 302049E has been appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company, for a term of 5 years i.e. from the FY 2022- 2023 to 2026-2027 at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on September 22, 2022, at such remuneration plus taxes, out of pocket expenses, etc., as may be mutually agreed between the Board of Directors of the Company and the auditor. For the FY 2025-26, the Statutory Auditors' Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers. Further, no fraud has been reported by the Statutory Auditors as specified under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, for the year under review. The Statutory Auditors have also expressed an unmodified opinion on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the Company's internal financial controls. The observations of the Statutory Auditor in its reports on the financials are self-explanatory and therefore do not call for any further comments.
Secretarial Auditors and Auditors’ Report
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company had appointed M/s Prachi Bhartia (formerly Prachi Todi), Practicing Company Secretaries to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the year ended March 31,2026.
In terms of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a Secretarial Audit Report given by the Secretarial Auditors in Form No. MR-3 is annexed with this report as Annexure III. There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by Secretarial Auditors in their Report.
A Secretarial Compliance Report for the FY ended March 31, 2026. on compliance of all applicable SEBI Regulations and circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder, was obtained from M/s Prachi Bhartia, Practicing Company Secretaries, Secretarial Auditors.
As per Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 read with the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors recommends the appointment of M/s Prachi Bhartia, Practicing Company Secretaries, as the Secretarial Auditor of your Company for a period of 5 (five) consecutive years commencing from FY 2026-27 till FY 2030-31. An appropriate resolution seeking approval of the members of the Company has been included in the Notice convening the 26th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Appointment of Internal Auditor
The Board of Directors based on the recommendation of Audit Committee has approved the appointment of R. Rampuria & Company, Chartered Accountants (Firm Regn. No: 325211E), as the Internal Auditor of the Company for the FY 2025-26 at its meeting held on March 30, 2026.
Corporate Governance
The Company continues to uphold robust standards of corporate governance through transparent practices, sound management systems and unwavering compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Guided by strong ethical values, the Company remains focused on responsible decision making, equitable value creation and effective oversight, while fulfilling its social and environmental responsibilities. This governance framework supports sustainable growth and safeguards the long term interests of all stakeholders. Parameters of statutory compliances evidencing the standards expected from a listed entity have been duly observed and a Report on Corporate Governance as well as the Certificate from a Practicing Company Secretary certifying compliance with the requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”) forms part of the Annual Report and annexed herewith as Annexure IV.
Compliance with Secretarial Standards
The Directors have devised proper systems and processes for complying with the requirements of applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and such systems were adequate and operating effectively. Your Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, as mandated under Section 118 of the Act on Board and General Meetings.
Risk Management Policy
Your Company has developed and implemented a risk management policy which identifies major risks which may threaten the existence of the Company. The same has also been adopted by your Board and is also subject to review from time to time. Risk mitigation process and measures have also been formulated and clearly spelled out in the said policy. The Company has deployed both bottom-up and top-down approaches to drive enterprise-wide Risk Management. The Leadership team as well as the Risk Management Committee identifies and assesses long-term, strategic and macro risks for the Company. The Risk Management Committee oversees the Risk Management process in the Company. The Risk
Management Committee is chaired by an Independent Director. The Policy on Risk Management is available on your Company's website at ganeshconsumer.com.
Vigil Mechanism
The Company has established a robust Vigil Mechanism that provides a secure and confidential channel for stakeholders, including employees and their representative bodies, to report concerns regarding unethical conduct, actual or suspected fraud, violations of the Company's Code of Conduct, or any other improper practices. The Vigil Mechanism has been formulated in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The mechanism enables Directors and employees to report genuine concerns and, where necessary, escalate matters to the Audit Committee for appropriate review and action. The Company is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, ethics, transparency, and accountability in all its business activities. The Vigil Mechanism ensures that concerns raised in good faith are addressed in a fair and timely manner and provides adequate safeguards against victimization, retaliation, or any adverse action against individuals reporting concerns. The Policy on Vigil Mechanism is available on the Company's website at ganeshconsumer.com. Further, no complaints were reported under the Vigil Mechanism during the year. Further details of the Vigil Mechanism are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Fraud Reporting
The Company has adopted best practices for fraud prevention and it follows confidential, anonymous reporting about fraud or abuse to the appropriate responsible officials of the Company. No fraud on or by the Company has been reported by the Statutory Auditor.
Disclosure under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Your Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a policy viz., Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act). Your Company is also in compliance with the provisions of the POSH Act, with respect to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee. Your Company did not receive any complaint of sexual harassment during the year under review. It also has a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, the same is available on the Company's website at ganeshconsumer. com. To build awareness on this subject, the Company has
been conducting awareness sessions during induction of new employees and also periodically for permanent employees.
Particulars of Employees and Related Disclosures
The disclosures required pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act read with Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect
of employees of the Company is annexed as Annexure V.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, forming part of this Report, is available on the Company's website at ganeshconsumer.com.
Maternity Benefit
The Company affirms that it has duly complied with all provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including any amendment thereto, to the extent it is applicable. During the FY 2025-26, there is no claim of Maternity Benefit.
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 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, as amended, before National Company Law Tribunal or other Courts.
Valuation for one time settlement
There was no instance of one-time settlement with any bank or financial institution.
Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise
During the FY, no issue of Equity Shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or financial institution took place.
Other Disclosure
The Government of India has brought into force the four Labour Codes, namely the Code on Wages, 2019, Code on Social Security, 2020, Industrial Relations Code, 2020 and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, with effect from November 21,2025, replacing and consolidating various existing labour laws.
During the year under review, the Company assessed the applicability and impact of the said Labour Codes on its operations, employment practices and statutory compliance framework. Based on such assessment, the Company initiated necessary modifications to its wage structures, employee benefits, employment documentation, industrial relations
processes, and occupational health and safety systems to align with the requirements of the new regulatory framework.
The Company has also reviewed the financial implications arising from the implementation of the Labour Codes and, wherever considered necessary, made appropriate provisions in its books of account. The Company continues to monitor developments relating to the notification of rules, regulations and other guidelines under the Labour Codes and remains committed to ensuring ongoing compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Investor Relations
During the year under review, industrial relations remained harmonious at all our establishments and offices.
Acknowledgement
Your Directors places on record their appreciation for employees at all levels, who have contributed to the growth and performance of your Company. Your Directors also thank the Clients, Vendors, Bankers, Shareholders and advisors of the Company for their continued support. Your Directors also thank the Central and State Governments, and other Statutory Authorities for their continued support.
For & on Behalf of the Board Directors of Ganesh Consumer Products Limited
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Manish Mimani Madhu Mimani
Place: Kolkata Managing Director Director
Date: August 04, 2026 (DIN: 00824942) (DIN: 00825099)
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