The Board of Directors is delighted to present the 36th Annual Report on the business and operations of Shri Ahimsa Naturals Limited ("the Company”) along with the summary of standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
Key financial highlights of the standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, are summarised as under:
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Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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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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12,332.05
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9,580.61
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12,332.05
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9,580.61
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Less: Excise Duty
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Other Income
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701.94
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192.18
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605.04
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185.49
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Total Revenue
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13,033.99
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9,772.79
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12,937.09
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9,766.10
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Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation, Interest and Tax
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4,286.48
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3,233.42
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4,189.57
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3,226.74
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Less: Interest
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(55.14)
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(88.25)
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(55.14)
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(88.25)
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Less: Depreciation
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(187.35)
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(174.48)
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(187.35)
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(174.48)
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Profit before Tax
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4,043.99
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2,970.69
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3,947.09
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2,964.01
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i) Current Tax
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985.18
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710.03
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985.18
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710.03
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ii) Deferred tax
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51.20
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64.07
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51.20
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64.07
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Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax
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3,007.61
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2,196.59
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2,910.71
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2,189.91
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EPS (Basic & Diluted)
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12.88
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11.64
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12.46
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11.60
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STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
During the financial year, the Company continued its focus on the extraction and manufacturing of Natural Caffeine Anhydrous, Green Coffee Bean Extract, Crude Caffeine and various botanical extracts, catering primarily to the food and beverages, nutraceuticals and cosmetics industries. The Company continued to maintain a strong international presence and served customers across various global markets.
The Company recorded a consolidated revenue from operations of ' 12,332.10 lakh during FY 2025-26 as against ' 9,580.61 lakh during FY 2024-25. EBITDA (excluding Other Income) increased to ' 3,584.54 lakh from ' 3,041.25 lakh, while Profit after Tax increased to ' 2,910.71 lakh from ' 2,189.91 lakh during the corresponding period. The net worth of the Company as at March 31, 2026 stood at ' 19,332.89 lakh.
The Company continues to have a positive long-term outlook, supported by increasing demand for natural caffeine in functional beverages, nutraceutical and wellness products. The Company intends to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities, expand its customer base and geographical presence, enhance its product portfolio and continue investments in research, development, process efficiency and technology.
The Company is also focusing on increasing sales volumes through capacity expansion, better utilisation of existing facilities and cross-selling opportunities across its product portfolio. The Company remains focused on strengthening its position in the natural caffeine and botanical extracts segments while pursuing sustainable long-term growth.
The Company is also establishing in-house decaffeination capabilities with capacity of 200 MT to manufacture crude caffeine from multiple sources, including tea waste, this is expected to reduce dependence on external suppliers, strengthen raw material security and improve control over key inputs. The initiative is also expected to support cost competitiveness, better capacity utilisation and greater integration across the natural caffeine value chain. The Company is strengthening its presence in botanical extracts through the development and marketing of higher value botanical products. This initiative is expected to diversify revenue streams, improve product mix and create additional cross-selling opportunities with existing customers
The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary in the name of Shri Ahimsa Healthcare Private Limited is establishing new manufacturing plant at Sawarda, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Along with the Caffeine Anhydrous Natural, Green Coffee Bean Extract, the upcoming plant is designed to have fungible capacity, whereby it will also be used towards in house manufacturing of botanical extracts along with other products. This will create in-house capabilities for enrichment of GCE into higher Purity. It will also enhanced Automation & Operational Excellence for High efficiency and consistency. The new plan will create capacity for backward Integration through inhouse crude caffeine production from tea, coffee and related waste streams. This will strengthen raw material supply security, improve cost competitiveness, and enhancing value creation across the manufacturing chain. The expansion is expected to provide greater flexibility in production and support the Company’s ability to address evolving customer requirements and market
The plant will have the capacity of 700 MT per annum in respect of Caffeine Anhydrous Natural, 300 MT per annum of Green Coffee Bean Extract and 200 MT per annum of Crude Caffeine. The total investment in the project shall be approx. ' 130 Crores and the same shall be funded out of the IPO proceeds, Issue of Preferential Shares, Term Loan from Bank and from Internal Accruals of the Company. The work of the construction of building and erection of the plant is under progress , most of the machines have been ordered, and trial production is expected to start by March 2027.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There has been no change in the business activities of the company during the financial year.
DIVIDEND
In view of the Company’s ongoing expansion plans the Company has not recommended any dividend for the financial year 2025-26.
AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED TO RESERVES
Your Board does not propose to transfer any amount to General Reserve in terms of Section 134 (3) (J) of the Companies Act, 2013 for the financial year ended on March 31, 2026.
CHANGES IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE
During the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the Company witnessed changes in its capital structure pursuant to a preferential issue approved by the Members of the Company at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on November 26, 2025.
Pursuant to the aforesaid approval and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, as well as the relevant provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, as applicable, the Company, on January 13, 2026, allotted 1,00,800 (One Lakh Eight Hundred) Equity Shares of face value ' 10/- each at an issue price of ' 227/- per equity share (including premium) on a preferential basis.
Further, on January 13, 2026, the Company also allotted 13,34,400 (Thirteen Lakh Thirty-Four Thousand Four Hundred) Warrants on a preferential basis, each carrying a right to subscribe to and be converted into or exchanged for one Equity Share of face value ' 10/- each at an issue price of ' 227/- per warrant, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the issue and applicable laws.
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The details of the aforesaid allotments are provided below:
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Date Of Allotment
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No. Of Equity Shares Allotted
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Face Value (?)
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Issue Price (?)
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13/01/2026
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1,00,800
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10
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227
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13/01/2026
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13,34,400
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10
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227
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Consequent to the aforesaid allotment, the revised capital structure of the company as on March 31, 2026 is detailed below:
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S. No. Particulars
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Type of Share
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No. of Shares Amount Per Share
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Total Amount
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1. Authorized Share Capital
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Equity
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2,50,00,000
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10
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25,00,00,000
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2. Issued Share Capital
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Equity
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2,34,30,900
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10
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23,43,09,000
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3. Subscribed Share Capital
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Equity
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2,34,30,900
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10
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23,43,09,000
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4. Paid Up Share Capital
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Equity
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2,34,30,900
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10
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23,43,09,000
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During the financial year, the Company received in-principle approval from National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) for the listing of 1,00,800 Equity Shares vide its letter dated February 20, 2026. Subsequently, NSE granted final approval for the listing and trading of the said Equity Shares vide its letter dated February 26, 2026.
Subsequent to the close of the financial year, the Company, on May 12, 2026, allotted 3,77,600 Equity Shares of face value ' 10/- each at an issue price of ' 227/- per share pursuant to the conversion of warrants issued on a preferential basis. Consequently, the paid-up equity share capital of the Company stood increased to that extent. Further, as on date of this board report, listing and trading approval with respect to 377600 Equity Shares is under processing.
The details of the allotment are as follows:
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Date Of Particulars Allotment
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No. Of Equity Shares Allotted
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Face Value (?)
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Issue Price (?)
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12/05/2026 Allotment pursuant to conversion of warrants
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3,77,600
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10
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227
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In view of the above allotment, the revised capital structure of the Company stands as under:
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S.
No.
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Particulars
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Type of Share
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No. of Shares
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Amount Per Share
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Total Amount
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1.
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Authorized Share Capital
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Equity
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2,50,00,000
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10
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25,00,00,000
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2.
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Issued Share Capital
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Equity
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2,38,08,500
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10
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23,80,85,000
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3.
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Subscribed Share Capital
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Equity
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2,38,08,500
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10
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23,80,85,000
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4.
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Paid Up Share Capital
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Equity
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2,38,08,500
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10
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23,80,85,000
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Pursuant to the aforesaid allotments, the Company has not:
• issued equity shares with differential voting rights in terms of Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014;
• issued sweat equity shares as specified under Rule 8(13) of the said Rules;
• granted any employees stock options under Rule 12(9) of the said Rules; and
• bought back any of its equity shares as per Section 68 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 16(4) of the said Rules.
• Accordingly, the disclosures required to be made in this regard are not applicable to the Company.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
Post March 31, 2026, the Company has enhanced its existing working capital facilities with Canara Bank from ' 15.00 Crore to ' 35.00 Crore. Apart from the this, no material changes and commitments have occurred after the closure of the financial year to which the financial statements relate till the date of this report, affecting the financial position of the Company.
STATEMENT OF DEVIATION OR VARIATION IN UTILISATION OF FUNDS
Pursuant to Regulation 32 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the details of utilisation of funds raised by the Company are as under:
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Funds Raise Mode
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Amount Raised
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Purpose
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Funds Utilized
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Balance Available Remarks
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IPO
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50.02
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Investment in wholly owned subsidiary, Shri Ahimsa Healthcare Private Limited (SAHPL) and other objects as per the prospectus.
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40.02
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10.00 Funds have been parked in FDR with scheduled bank.
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Preferential Issue of Equity Shares
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2.29
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Funding Growth Capital Requirement of the
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2.29
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- -
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Preferential Issue of Warrants
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7.57*
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Company and General Corporate Purposes
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7.57
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- -
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* Company has allotted 13,34,400 warrants convertible into equity shares of the Company, having a Face Value of ' 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each at a price of ' 227/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Twenty Seven only) per warrant (“Warrant Exercise Price”) on January 13, 2026 and has received 25% of the issue price per warrant as upfront payment (“Warrant Subscription Price”) aggregating to ' 7.57 Crore.
INFORMATION ABOUT JOINT VENTURE, SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANY SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
The Company does not have any associate or joint venture Company within the meaning of 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company has 1 (One) subsidiary company as defined under Section 2(87) of the Companies Act, 2013.
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Name
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CIN
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Type
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Shri Ahimsa Healthcare Private Limited
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U24230RJ2022PTC084000
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Wholly Owned Subsidiary
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The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company, prepared in accordance with the applicable provisions, form part of this Annual Report. In compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of the Company’s subsidiary in Form AOC-1 is annexed as Annexure II.
The audited standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company, together with the relevant documents, are available on the Company’s website at www.naturalcaffeine.co.in. The audited financial statements of the subsidiary company are also hosted on the website and are available for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on all working days.
The Company maintains a Policy for Determining Material Subsidiaries in accordance with applicable regulations, and the same is available on www.naturalcaffeine.co.in
ANNUAL RETURN
In terms of Section 92(3) and 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company for the financial year March 31, 2026 is available on the website of the Company at www.naturalcaffeine.co.in.
CREDIT RATING
CRISIL vide its letter dated May 07, 2025 has given rating of BBB/Stable to the company for the various credit facilities obtained by the Company.
Currently, the company is having only Cash Credit/Overdraft facility from Bank and the company’s account with the bank is regular in nature and there has been no default in repayment of principal or payment of interest. Further, the company has been regular in making principal and interest repayments to the Banks and financial institutions.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED/ UNPAID DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
Pursuant to sections 124 and 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (" IEPF Rules”)
During the financial year under review, there was no amount required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF”) in accordance with Sections 124 and 125 of the Companies Act, 2013.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Board plays a vital role in overseeing the management’s actions to ensure the protection and enhancement of the long¬ term interests of shareholders and other stakeholders. The Company is committed to maintaining an effective, informed and independent Board and to continuously strengthening its corporate governance practices.
The Board of Directors of the Company has an optimum combination of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors. As on the March 31, 2026, the Board comprises of 8 (Eight) Directors, out of which 3 (Three) are Executive Directors and 1 (One) Non-Executive Women Director and 4 (Four) Independent Directors one (1) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and one (1) Company Secretary (CS).
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S.
No.
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Name
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Designation
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Category
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DIN/ PAN
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Date of appointment
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1.
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Mr. Nemi Chand Jain
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Chairman and Managing Director
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Promoter and Executive
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00434383
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October 17, 1990
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2.
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Mr. Amit Kumar Jain
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Whole Time Director & CFO
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Promoter and Executive
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00434515
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March 13, 2004
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3.
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Mr. Dipak Kumar Jain
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Whole Time Director
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Executive
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01217721
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March 13, 2004
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4.
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Mrs. Sumitra Jain
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Director
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Promoter and Non¬ Executive
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00614391
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June 26, 1995
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5.
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Mr. Manoj Maheshwari
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Director
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Independent and Non-Executive
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00004668
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January 06, 2023
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6.
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Mr. Om Prakash Bansal
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Director
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Independent and Non-Executive
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00440540
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January 06, 2023
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7.
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Mr. Atul Maheshwari
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Director
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Independent and Non-Executive
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01592808
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March 07, 2025
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8.
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Mr. Ved Prakash Sujaka
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Director
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Independent and Non-Executive
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07988348
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January 06, 2023
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9.
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Ms. Aayushi Jain
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Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
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Key Managerial Person
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BBZPJ5190D
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January 06, 2023
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A) RETIRE BY ROTATION
I n accordance with the provisions of Articles of Association of the Company, read with Section 152 of the Act, Mr. Nemi Chand Jain (DIN : 00434383), Director of the Company, whose office is liable to retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board recommends his reappointment.
B) APPOINTMENT/ RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR
During the financial year under review, there was no appointment or re-appointment of any Director on the Board of the Company.
C) RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR
During the financial year under review, there was no resignation of any Director from the Board of the Company. The Board is pleased to note the continued guidance and support of all its Directors and places on record its sincere appreciation for their valuable contributions towards the growth and governance of the Company.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Date of Board Meetings
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Name of the Directors and Attendance there at
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NCJ
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AKJ
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DKJ
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SJ
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MM
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OPB
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VPS
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AM
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27/05/2025
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/
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/
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S
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03/09/2025
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/
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/
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S
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29/10/2025
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/
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/
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S
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07/11/2025
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/
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/
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S
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13/01/2026
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S
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Full forms of abbreviations used in above table:
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NCJ
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: Mr. Nemi Chand Jain,
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AKJ
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: Mr. Amit Kumar Jain
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DKJ
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: Mr. Dipak Kumar Jain
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SJ
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: Mrs. Sumitra Jain
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MM
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: Mr. Manoj Maheshwari
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OPB
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: Mr. Om Prakash Bansal
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VPS
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: Mr. Ved Prakash Sujaka
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AM
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: Mr. Atul Maheshwari
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DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of Companies Act, 2013, with respect to Directors Responsibility Statement, the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief, hereby confirm that-
In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed with proper explanations relating to material departures;
1. The directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the company for that period;
2. The directors have 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;
3. The directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
4. The directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
5. The directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT:
As per Regulation 34(2)(e) and Schedule V of the Listing Regulations, a detailed Management Discussion and Analysis is annexed and forms an integral part of this Annual Report at Annexure-I.
POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS’ APPOINTMENT, PAYMENT OF REMUNERATION AND DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC”) assists the Board in identifying and recommending individuals qualified to be appointed as Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel, having regard to their qualifications, expertise, experience and integrity. The NRC also evaluates the composition of the Board to ensure an appropriate balance of skills, experience and diversity.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy which lays down the criteria for appointment, remuneration, evaluation, qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Directors, as well as matters relating to Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is available on the Company’s website at www.naturalcaffeine.co.in.
AUDITORS AND REPORT THEREON
? STATUTORY AUDITORS & REPORT THEREON.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Members of the Company had approved the appointment of M/s Ummed Jain & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 119250W), as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office until the conclusion of the 39th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from being re-appointed as statutory auditors of the Company. As per section 143 (12) of the Act during the financial year no fraud was reported by the Auditor of the Company in their Audit Report.
M/s Ummed Jain & Co., Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors of the Company, have issued their report on the financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Auditors have expressed an unmodified opinion on the said financial statements. Further, the report of the Statutory Auditors along with notes to financial statements is enclosed to this Annual Report.
The Statutory Auditors’ Report on the financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
? SECRETARIAL AUDITOR & REPORT THEREON
Pursuant to Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Members of the Company had approved the appointment of M/s ARMS & Associates LLP, Company Secretaries, Jaipur, as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company to conduct the Secretarial Audit for five consecutive financial years, commencing from financial year 2025-26 to financial year 2029-30.
The Secretarial Audit Report issued in Form No. MR-3 forms an integral part of this Report and is annexed herewith as Annexure III
? INTERNAL AUDITOR & REPORT THEREON
Pursuant to Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board had approved the appointment of M/s Sharma, Singh & Mehta, Chartered Accountants, Jaipur, as the Internal Auditors of the Company to conduct internal audit of the Company.
The said appointment was made on the recommendation of the Audit Committee to further strengthen the internal control and risk management framework of the Company.
? COST AUDITOR & REPORT THEREON
During the year under review, in accordance with Section 148(1) of the Act, the Company has maintained the accounts and cost records, as specified by the Central Government. Such cost accounts and records are subject to audit by M/s Rajesh & Company, Cost Accountants (FRN: 000031) of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-2026.
The Board of Directors, on the recommendations of the Audit Committee has approved re-appointment of M/s Rajesh & Company, Cost Accountants (FRN: 000031) as Cost Auditors of the Company for conducting cost audit for the Financial Year 2026-2027. A resolution seeking approval of the Shareholders for ratifying the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors for Financial Year 2025-2026 is provided in the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Cost accounts and records as required to be maintained under section 148 (1) of the Act are duly made and maintained by the Company.
The Cost Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, provided by M/s Rajesh & Company, Cost Accountants, does not contain any qualification or adverse remarks that require any clarification or explanation.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has comprehensive internal control mechanism and also has in place adequate policies and procedures for the governance of orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and timely preparation of reliable financial information and adherence to the Company’s policies. Internal financial controls not only require the system to be designed effectively but also to be tested for operating effectiveness periodically.
The Board is of the opinion that the internal financial controls with reference to the financial statements have been tested and are adequate and operating effectively. These controls are commensurate with the size, scale, and complexity of the Company’s operations.
The internal control framework is designed to enhance transparency and accountability in the design and implementation of internal control systems. It enables the Company to identify, assess, and manage risks through appropriate mitigation measures. The Company has established a robust framework and ensures its continued effectiveness.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
Pursuant to the provisions of section 186 of the Act, Details of Investments made and loans granted and Corporate Guarantee provided by the Company has been disclosed at Note No. 12, 13 and 33 of the Financial Statements of the Company.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTY
All related party transactions undertaken by the Company during the year were conducted on an arm’s length basis and are in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. During the year, the Company did not enter into any materially significant transactions with Promoters, Directors, or Key Managerial Personnel that could potentially result in a conflict with the interests of the Company. Further, a statement of all related party transactions was placed before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis and thereafter before the Board for its review.
Members may refer to disclosures made in Note No. 36 to Financial Statements in compliance with AS 18.
The Company has formulated a Policy on materiality of Related Party Transactions, which is available on its website at www.naturalcaffeine.co.in. The Company also has in place an internal mechanism for the identification and monitoring of related party transactions.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGOA) Conservation of Energy
Steps were undertaken at the Company’s manufacturing units with a focus on energy conservation and sustainability, aimed at reducing the overall energy footprint and minimizing non-essential loads by optimizing production runs. The Company continues to promote energy conservation through employee awareness initiatives to switch off machines to avoid unnecessary power consumption. Further, the Company has adopted energy-efficient LED lighting systems, resulting in reduced energy consumption.
Further the Company has installed a solar power plant at its factory premises as an alternative source of energy to promote sustainable operations and reduce dependence on conventional power sources.
No material capital expenditure has been incurred towards energy conservation. The replacement of motors and lighting equipment is carried out on a regular basis, and the related costs are charged to repairs and maintenance.
B) Technology Absorption
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Efforts made for technology absorption
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Nil
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Benefits derived
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Nil
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Expenditure on Research & Development, if any
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No major expenses have been incurred on research and development
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Details of technology imported, if any
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Nil
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Year of import
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Not Applicable
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Whether imported technology fully absorbed
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Not Applicable
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Areas where absorption of imported technology has not taken place, if any
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Not Applicable
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C) Foreign exchange earnings and Outgo
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Particulars
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2025-26
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2024-25
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FOB Value of Export
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7,310.40
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3,848.25
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Gain in Foreign Exchange Fluctuation
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371.08
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161.10
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CIF Value of Import (Raw Materials)
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5,558.55
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3,997.23
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Travelling Expenses
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2.71
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3.80
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Other Manufacturing Expenses
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-
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2.58
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Commission
|
3.25
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0.28
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Sales Promotion Expenses
|
-
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Rates and Taxes
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Membership and Subscription
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SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
In terms of Rule 8(5)(vii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, during the year under review, no significant or material orders were passed by any regulator, court, or tribunal against the Company that could impact its going concern status or future operations.
CEO AND CFO CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Regulation 15(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Regulation 17(8) relating to CEO/CFO certification is not applicable to companies listed on the SME Exchange.
Accordingly, the requirement of submission of a compliance certificate from the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer does not apply to the Company, and hence, no such certificate has been provided for the year under review.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORK PLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
In order to prevent sexual harassment of women at the workplace, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was notified on December 09, 2013. Under the said Act, every Company is required to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee to address complaints relating to sexual harassment of women employees at the workplace.
In compliance with the provisions of the said Act, the Company has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace.
Further, the Company has constituted an "Internal Complaints Committee” for the prevention and redressal of complaints relating to sexual harassment at the workplace. The Committee comprises requisite members and is chaired by a senior woman employee of the organization.
The followina is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed-off durina the year 2025-26:
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Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the Financial Year
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: NIL
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Number of complaints received during the Financial Year
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: NIL
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Number of complaints disposed-off during the Financial Year
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: NIL
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Number of complaints unsolved at the end of the Financial Year
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Number of cases pending for more than ninety days
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DISCLOSURE UNDER THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 are applicable to the Company. However, during the financial year 2025-26, no instances arose requiring compliance under the said Act.
The Company remains committed to complying with all applicable labour and welfare legislations and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements in letter and spirit.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has established a comprehensive risk management framework aimed at identifying various risks associated with its business operations and implementing appropriate remedial measures to minimize their potential adverse impact.
The Company recognizes that risk assessment and mitigation is a continuous process and remains committed to proactively identifying, evaluating, and managing risks to safeguard its business interests.
The Company has formulated a comprehensive Risk Management Policy, duly approved by the Board of Directors in accordance with the applicable Listing Regulations, to identify, monitor, and manage business risks and to implement appropriate measures for their mitigation.
The Policy provides for a structured approach comprising three stages, namely risk assessment/evaluation, risk reporting, and management of identified and reported risks. It aims to create and protect shareholders’ value by minimizing threats or losses while identifying and maximizing opportunities.
The Risk Management Policy defines the enterprise-wide risk management framework across various levels, including documentation and reporting mechanisms. The Policy is available on the Company’s website at www.naturalcaffeine.co.in.
DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC
During the financial year under review, the Company has neither invited nor accepted nor renewed any deposits from the public, shareholders, or employees. Further, no amount of principal or interest on deposits from the public is outstanding as at the Balance Sheet date in terms of Sections 73 to 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR”) Committee.
The Company has also framed a CSR Policy, which is available on its website at www.naturalcaffeine.co.in.
The Policy, inter alia, outlines the areas of CSR expenditure, objectives, and the CSR programmes/projects that may be undertaken, along with the implementation framework.
It further sets out the criteria for identifying implementing agencies, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and the annual action plan for CSR activities.
A brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy of the Company, along with the CSR initiatives undertaken during the year, is set out in Annexure-IV of this Report in the prescribed format under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In compliance of Section 149 of Companies Act, 2013, a separate meeting of Independent Directors was held on January 13, 2026 inter alia, to discuss
• Review of the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board of Directors as a whole.
• Review of the performance of the Chairman of the Company taking into account the views of the Executive and Non¬ Executive Directors.
• Assess the quality, content and timeliness of flow of information between the management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties
Attendance of Independent Directors at the meeting held on January 13, 2026 is given hereunder
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Name of Director
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Attendance there at
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Mr. Manoj Maheshwari
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Yes
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Mr. Om Prakash Bansal
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Yes
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Mr. Atul Maheshwari
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Yes
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Mr. Ved Prakash Sujaka
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Yes
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DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014, the Company has received declarations from all Independent Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Independent Directors have further confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstances or situations that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with independent and objective judgment, free from external influence.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In compliance with Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has implemented a Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors.
The Programme is designed to acquaint the Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights and responsibilities, the nature of the industry in which the Company operates, and its business model, among other aspects.
The details of the Familiarisation Programme are available on the Company’s website at www.naturalcaffeine.co.in.
COMMITTEES UNDER COMPANIES ACT 2013 • AUDIT COMMITTEE
• The Audit Committee is duly constituted in accordance Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Meetings of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015 as amended from time to time. It adheres to the terms of reference which is prepared in compliance with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015.
• The Audit Committee was constituted on June 14, 2023.
• All the members of the committee are financially literate and possess thorough knowledge of accounting principles. The board has accepted the recommendations of the Audit Committee.
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Attendance of the members at the Committee Meetings
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Members
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27/05/2025
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03/09/2025
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17/10/2025
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07/11/2025
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13/01/2026
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Mr.Ved Prakash Sujaka
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Chairman & Non-Executive Independent Director
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Mr.Om Prakash Bansal
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Member- Non Executive Independent Director
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Mr. Amit Kumar Jain
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Member- Executive Director
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• NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Company had constituted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee in accordance Section 178 of Companies Act, 2013. The re-constitution of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee was approved by a Meeting of the Board of Directors held on March 07, 2025.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is in compliance with Section 178 of the Companies Act 2013 and Regulation 19 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviews and recommends the payment of salaries, commission and finalizes appointment and other employment conditions of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other Senior Employees.
The brief description of terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, inter alia, includes the following:
1. To identify persons who are qualified to become Directors and who may be appointed in senior management in accordance with the criteria laid down, recommend to the Board their appointment and removal and shall carry out evaluation of every Director’s performance.
2. To formulate the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a Director and recommend to the Board a policy, relating to the remuneration for the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees.
3. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall, while formulating the policy ensure that:
a. the level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate Directors of the quality required to run the Company successfully;
b. relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks; and
c. remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and senior management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the company and its goals.
4. Regularly review the Human Resource function of the Company
5. Discharge such other function(s) or exercise such power(s) as may be delegated to the Committee by the Board from time to time.
6. Make reports to the Board as appropriate.
7. Review and reassess the adequacy of this charter periodically and recommend any proposed changes to the Board for approval from time to time.
8. Any other work and policy, related and incidental to the objectives of the committee as per provisions of the Act and rules made there under.
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Name of Committee Members
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Attendance of the members at the Committee Meetings
03/09/2025
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Mr. Manoj Maheshwari
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Chairman & Non-Executive Independent Director
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Mr. Om Prakash Bansal
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Member- Non Executive Independent Director
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Mr. Ved Prakash Sujaka
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Member- Non-Executive Independent Director
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• FINANCE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Pursuant to the first proviso to Section 179 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors has constituted a Finance and Operations Committee to oversee matters relating to the finance and operations of the Company and to exercise such powers and functions as may be delegated by the Board from time to time.
The composition of the Committee and the attendance of its members at the meetings held during the year under review are provided below:
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Attendance of the members at the Committee Meetings
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Members
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August 11, 2025
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February 12, 2026
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February 17 2026
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March 11, 2026
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Mr. Nemi Chand Jain
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Chairman & Managing Director
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Mr. Amit Kumar Jain
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Member- Whole Time Director and CFO
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Mr. Dipak Kumar Jain
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Member- Executive Director
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Mr. Jai Kumar Jain
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Member
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STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE
• The Company has constituted a Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee to address and resolve grievances of shareholders and investors. The Committee was reconstituted by the Board at its meeting held on March 07, 2025.
• The Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee is constituted in compliance with the requirements of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 20 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The role of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee shall inter-alia include the following:
• Resolving the grievances of the security holders of the Company including complaints related to transfer/ transmission of shares, non-receipts of annual reports, non-receipt of declared dividends, issue of new/duplicate certificates, general meetings, etc.;
• Review of measures taken for effective exercise of voting rights of by shareholders;
• Review of adherence to the service standards adopted by the listed entity in respect of various services being rendered by the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent; and
• Review of the various measures and initiatives taken by the listed entity for reducing the quantum of unclaimed dividends and ensuring timely receipts of dividend warrants/ annual reports/ statutory notices by the shareholders of the Company.
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Name of Committee Members
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Attendance of the members at the Committee Meetings
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January 13,2026
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Mr. Om Prakash Bansal
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Chairman - Non-Executive Independent Director
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Mr. Ved Prakash Sujaka
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Member - Non Executive Independent Director
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Mr. Dipak Kumar Jain
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Member - Executive Director
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• CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE
I n compliance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, the Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR”) Committee.
The broad terms of reference of the CSR Committee, inter alia, include the following:
• Formulate and recommend to the Board, a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy which shall indicate the activities to be undertaken by the company in areas or subject, specified in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013;
• Recommend the amount of expenditure to be incurred on the Corporate Social Responsibility activities;
• Monitor the Corporate Social Responsibility Policy of the company from time to time.
The Composition of the Committee is in conformity with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and with the Listing Regulations. The composition of the Committee and attendance of the members at the meetings of the Committee are as under:
The composition of the Committee as on March 31 2026 is given below:
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Name of Committee Members
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Attendance of the members at the Committee Meetings
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27/05/2025
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Mr. Nemi Chand Jain
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Chairman & Managing Director
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Mr. Amit Kumar Jain
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Member- Whole Time Director and CFO
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Mr. Ved Prakash Sujaka
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Member- Non Executive Independent Director
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VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has established a Whistle Blower Mechanism (Vigil Mechanism) in compliance with the applicable provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The mechanism provides adequate safeguards against victimisation of whistle blowers and enables directors, employees, and other stakeholders to report concerns through designated channels. During the year under review, the Company affirms that no person was denied access to the Audit Committee and that the mechanism operated effectively.
The Whistle-Blower Protection Policy strives towards:
• Allow and encourage stakeholders to bring to the Management notice concerns about unethical behaviour, malpractice, wrongful conduct, actual or suspected fraud or violation of policies.
• Ensure timely and consistent organizational response.
• Build and strengthen a culture of transparency and trust.
• Provide protection against victimization.
The above mechanism has been appropriately communicated within the Company across all levels and has been displayed on the Company’s intranet as well as on the Company’s website and can be accessed at www.naturalcaffeine.co.in.
The Audit Committee periodically reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the mechanism, including the status of complaints, if any, received under the Policy. The Committee has also confirmed that no person has been denied access to the Audit Committee under the vigil mechanism framework.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards, namely Secretarial Standard-1 on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and Secretarial Standard-2 on General Meetings (SS-2), issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The Company has established adequate systems and processes to ensure compliance with the aforesaid Secretarial Standards, and such systems were adequate and operated effectively during the financial year under review.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company, being listed on the SME Exchange, is eligible to claim exemption under Regulation 15(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Accordingly, the provisions relating to Corporate Governance specified under Regulations 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) and (t) of sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 46, read with Para C, D and E of Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 are not applicable to the Company.
PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2026 have been prepared in accordance with Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosures relating to remuneration and other particulars as required 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 are annexed herewith as Annexure-V and form an integral part of this Report.
In terms of the first proviso to Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Reports and Accounts are being sent to the shareholders excluding the information required under Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. Any shareholder desirous of obtaining the same may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company. The said information is also available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company on any working day of the Company up to the date of the 36th Annual General Meeting.
STATUS OF CASES FILED UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
Neither the Company has made any application nor has any other party made any application against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the financial year 2025-26
CODE OF CONDUCT
In this regard, the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, and senior management of the Company have confirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct applicable to the Directors and employees of the Company.
BOARD PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
During the year, the annual performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees, individual Directors, and the Chairman of the Board was carried out in accordance with the criteria and process approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and in line with the SEBI Guidance Note on Board Evaluation.
The Board discussed the outcome of the performance evaluation and expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of the Board, its Committees, and the Directors individually. The Board also assessed the fulfilment of the independence criteria by the Independent Directors and confirmed their independence from management, as prescribed under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in compliance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, to regulate, monitor, and report trading by Designated Persons and other connected persons. The Company also maintains a structured digital database of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information with adequate internal controls.
The Company’s Code of practices and procedures for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information is available at www.naturalcaffeine.co.in.
SHARE REGISTRAR & TRANSFER AGENT (R&T)
The details of Registrar and Share Transfer Agent are as follows:
Name: Cameo Corporate Services Limited Address: C Subramanian Building 1,
Club House Road, Chennai 600 002,
Website:https://cameoindia.com/
DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES
The shares of your Company are traded in electronic form, and the Company has established connectivity with both depositories, namely National Securities Depository Limited (National Securities Depository Limited) and Central Depository Services (India) Limited (Central Depository Services (India) Limited). The ISIN allotted to the Company is INE0DM401012. In view of the benefits offered by the depository system, members are requested to avail the facility of dematerialisation of shares with either of the depositories.
DETAILS OF NON-COMPLIANCE BY THE COMPANY
Company has complied with all the requirements of regulatory authorities. No penalties were imposed on the Company by any statutory authority on any matter related to capital markets during the last three years.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
Other disclosures required to be made in the Board’s Report under the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder are either NIL or Not Applicable.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Board places on record its sincere appreciation for the continued trust and support of its valued customers, which has been instrumental in the Company’s sustained growth. The Board remains committed to further strengthening this relationship by consistently delivering quality, value, and service excellence.
The Board also expresses its gratitude to all employees, workmen, and staff members, along with the management led by the Executive Directors, for their dedicated efforts, teamwork, and commitment, which have contributed significantly to the Company’s consistent performance and achievements.
The Board further acknowledges and appreciates the support received from banks, government authorities, suppliers, customers, depositories, business associates, shareholders, auditors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders. The Board also records its sincere appreciation for the Independent and Non-Executive Directors for their invaluable guidance, wisdom, and strategic insights, which continue to strengthen the Company’s governance and support its long-term growth objectives.
By Order Of the Board of Directors For Shri Ahimsa Naturals Limited
Nemi Chand Jain Amit Kumar Jain
Chairman and Managing Director Whole Time Director & CFO
DIN:00434383 DIN :00434515
Jaipur, August 17, 2026 Registered Address:
E-94, RIICO Industrial Area Bagru Ext., Bagru,
Jaipur-303007, Rajasthan Contact No. 0141- 2202482,
Email Id: info@shriahimsa.com,
Website: www.shriahimsa.comwww.naturalcaffeine.co.in CIN: L14101RJ1990PLC005641
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