The Board of Directors is pleased to present the 23rd (twenty third) Annual Report on the business and operations of Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited (‘the Company’ or ‘VDCL’) and the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The financial performance of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2025, is summarized below:
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, have been prepared in accordance with the applicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) and the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
Standalone Performance
During the FY 2024-25, the Company reported a Standalone Total Income of R64,643.78 Lakhs compared to R54,646.16 Lakhs in the previous year. The Standalone Net Profit After Tax of the Company stood at R13,501.22 Lakhs compared to R11,460.20 Lakhs in the previous year.
Consolidated Performance
During the FY 2024-25, the Company reported a Consolidated Total Income of R69,970.96 Lakhs compared to R56,862.33 Lakhs in the previous year. The Consolidated Net Profit After Tax of the Company stood at R14,379.35 Lakhs compared to R11,963.71 Lakhs in the previous year.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for Financial year
2024-25 are prepared in accordance with the applicable provisions of Companies Act 2013 (“Companies Act”), Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind-AS”) and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”). The consolidated financial statements have been prepared based on the audited financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as approved by their respective Board of Directors.
DIVIDEND
Your directors are pleased to recommend a final dividend of R2/- per equity share of face value of R1/- each for the Financial Year 2024-25, for approval by the Members at the 23rd Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Company.
As per Regulation 43A of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy which is available on the website of the Company at: https://images.viiavadiagnostic.com/investor/
corporategovernance/DIVIDEND-DISTRIBUTION- POLICY.pdf.
The final dividend recommended for the financial year 2024-25, is in compliance with the Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company.
Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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2024-25 |
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2023-24
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2024-25 |
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2023-24
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Total Income
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64,643.78
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54,646.16
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69,970.96
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56,862.33
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Total Expenses
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46,513.6
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39,398.99
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50,654.55
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40,994.24
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Profit before Tax
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18,130.18
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15,247.17
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19,316.41
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15,868.09
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Provision for Tax
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4,628.96
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3,786.97
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4,937.06
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3,904.48
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Profit after Tax
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13,501.22
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11,460.20
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14,379.35
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11,963.71
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Other Comprehensive Income
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(24.10)
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(12.44)
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0.39
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(11.22)
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Total Comprehensive Income for the Period
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13,477.12
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11,447.76
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14,379.74
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11,952.49
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Basic EPS (in R)
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13.16
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11.21
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13.95
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11.62
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Diluted EPS (in R)
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13.14
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11.18
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13.92
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11.59
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TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVES
During the year under review, R71.67 Lakhs have been transferred to the General Reserves of the Company.
MERGER/SCHEME OF AMALGAMATION
The Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on June 26, 2024, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has considered and approved the Scheme of Amalgamation between Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited (“VDCL/The Company”) and Medinova Diagnostic Services Limited (“MDSL”), along with their respective shareholders and creditors, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013, and rules made thereunder.
The Company had filed the scheme with stock exchanges (i.e. BSE & NSE) on June 28, 2024, and received their observation letter with "no adverse observations” dated December 5, 2024 from BSE Limited and observation letter with "no objection” dated December 6, 2024 from National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Further, the Company has obtained approval from its shareholders and creditors at their meetings held on April 25, 2025, pursuant to directions issued by the National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench (“NCLT”) vide their order dated March 5, 2025.
A joint petition has been filed with the NCLT, Hyderabad bench on May 5, 2025, and the same is pending for approval before the NCLT. The Scheme would become effective from the April 1, 2024, i.e. appointed date, after receipt of all requisite approvals as mentioned in the Scheme.
The Scheme of Amalgamation, along with other relevant documents, can be accessed on the Company’s website at: https://www.viiavadiagnostic.com/investors/scheme-of-amalgamation
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company has four (4) subsidiaries (including step down subsidiaries) as on March 31, 2025, which are as follows:
1.
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Medinova Diagnostic Services Limited
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Subsidiary
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2.
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P H Diagnostic Centre Private Limited
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Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
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3.
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VDC Diagnostics (Karnataka) LLP
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Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
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4.
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Medinova Millennium MRI Services, LLP
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Step-Down Subsidiary
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There was no material change in the nature of the business carried on by the subsidiaries during the year under review.
As per the provisions of Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a separate statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of the Subsidiary Companies is prepared in Form AOC-1 and is annexed herewith as Annexure - I.
Your Company does not have any Associate Company or Joint Venture as on March 31, 2025.
The Company has placed separately, the audited accounts of its subsidiaries on its website at https://www. viiayadiagnostic.com/investors/financials-subsidiaries in compliance with the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013. Audited financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries will be provided to the Members, on request.
The Company has formulated a policy for determining material subsidiaries. The said policy is also available on the website of the Company at https://images.viiavadiagnostic.com/investor/corporategovernance/MATERIAL- SUBSIDIARY-POLICY.pdf
CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
Your Company’s Equity Share Capital position as at the beginning of the Financial Year 2024-25 (i.e., as on April 1, 2024) and as at the end of the said Financial Year (i.e., as on March 31, 2025) was as follows:
Category of Authorised Share Capital
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Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Share Capital
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Share Capital no. of Face Shares Value Per Share (^)
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Total Amount (^)
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No. of Shares
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Face Value Per Share (^)
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Total Amount (^)
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As on April 1, 2024:
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Equity Share 12,05,00,000
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1/-
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12,05,00,000/-
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10,23,45,693
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1/-
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10,23,45,693
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Total 12,05,00,000
|
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12,05,00,000/-
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10,23,45,693
|
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10,23,45,693/-
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Changes during the year under review:
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Allotment of equity shares pursuant to the Employee Stock Option plan 2018 (ESOP 2018)*:
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May 3, 2024
|
|
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1,70,384
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1/-
|
|
June 8, 2024
|
|
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81,373
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1/-
|
|
July 31, 2024
|
|
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24,820
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1/-
|
|
November 7, 2024
|
|
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7,192
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1/-
|
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February 4, 2025
|
|
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6,816
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1/-
|
|
Total no. of equity shares allotted under ESOP 2018
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2,90,585
|
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2,90,585/-
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As on March 31, 2025:
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Equity Share 12,05,00,000
|
1/-
|
12,05,00,000/-
|
10,26,36,278
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1/-
|
10,26,36,278/-
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Total 12,05,00,000
|
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12,05,00,000/-
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10,26,36,278
|
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10,26,36,278/-
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*During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company has allotted 2,90,585 (Two Lakh Ninty Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty-five only) Equity Shares of Face Value of 91/- (Rupees One only) each under the VDCL Employees Stock Option Plan, 2018 ("VDCL ESOP Plan”), pursuant to exercise of options by eligible Employees under VDCL ESOP Plan 2018.
The 2,90,585 (Two Lakh Ninty Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty-five) Equity Shares rank pari-passu with the existing Equity Shares of the Company and have been listed for trading on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”) and BSE Limited (“BSE”).
During the year under review, your Company has not issued any Equity Share with differential rights, Sweat Equity Shares or Bonus Shares.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL
PERSONNEL
Directors
As on March 31, 2025, our Board consists of three (3) Executive Directors including one (1) Managing Director, one (1) Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director and four (4) Independent Directors. The constitution of the Board of the Company is in accordance with Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
Further, the Shareholders of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on September 6, 2024, approved the re-appointment of Dr. Sura Surendranath Reddy as a Whole time Director & Chairman and Mr. Sunil Chandra Kondapally as Whole time Director for a period of five (5) years with effect from October 1, 2024.
In the opinion of the Board, all the Independent Directors of the Company possess requisite expertise, integrity and experience including proficiency. Further all the Independent Directors have confirmed that their respective names have been included in the Independent Director’s Database as required under Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Sunil Chandra Kondapally, will retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM, and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends the same to the shareholders for their approval.
In compliance with Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the applicable provision of the Companies Act, 2013, brief resume and other details of all the directors proposed to be appointed/ re-appointed, if any, are attached along with the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
During the year under review, the non-executive directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than the commission, and reimbursement of expenses, if any, incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board/Committee of the Company.
Based on the written representations received from the directors, none of the above directors are disqualified under Section 164 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and are also not debarred by SEBI or any other statutory authority for holding office of a Director. As required by Listing Regulations, a certificate from Company Secretary in practice, that none of the Directors on the Board of the Company have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors of the Company, by SEBI, MCA or any such statutory authorities, is annexed to the Corporate Governance report which is forming part of the Annual Report.
Apart from the above, there have been no changes in the Directors.
Key Managerial Personnel
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 2(51), 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March 31, 2025:
1.
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Dr. Sura - Surendranath Reddy
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Executive Chairman
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2.
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Ms. Sura Suprita - Reddy
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Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
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3.
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Mr. Sunil Chandra - Kondapally
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Executive Director
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4.
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Mr. Narasimha Raju - KA*
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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5.
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Mr. Hansraj Singh -
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Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
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*Mr. Narasimha Raju K.A., Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company, resigned from his position and was relieved from his duties with effect from March 26, 2025.
Subsequently, the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on May 12, 2025, appointed Mr. S. Ramchandra Reddy as the Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from the same date.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has received declarations from all its Independent Directors, confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act along with Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors have also confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties. In the opinion of the Board, Independent directors fulfill the conditions specified in Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations and are independent from the management.
Further, all the Directors of the Company, including Independent Directors, possess appropriate skills, experience, and expertise in one or more areas such as Board and Corporate Governance, Finance, Accounting and Financial Reporting, Information Technology, specialized industry knowledge, environmental matters, and other disciplines relevant to the Company’s business operations.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME
The Company has put in place a system to familiarize its Independent Directors. During the year under review the Independent Directors were familiarized with the Company, its business and senior management.
Periodic presentations were made at the Board meetings appraising the Board Members about the finer aspects of the Company’s businesses, the challenges posed and an overview of future business plans, including:
• Macro-economic view of the industry in which the Company operates;
• Budgets, operations and performance of the business and relevant regulatory/legal updates in the statutes applicable to the Company;
• Business model of the Company, risks and opportunities for the businesses and the growth levels for them; and
• Strategic outlook and the way forward.
MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Meetings of the Board of Directors are prescheduled and intimated to all the Directors in advance, to help them plan their schedule. However, in case of special and urgent business needs, approval is taken either by convening meetings at a shorter notice with consent of all the Directors or by passing a Resolution through Circulation, as permitted by law. Video conferencing facilities are provided to enable active participation by Directors who are unable to attend the meetings in person.
There were five (5) Meetings of the Board of Directors held during the Financial Year 2024-25. The details of Board Meetings and the attendance of the Directors thereat are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms a part of the Annual Report. The provisions of Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations were adhered to, while considering the time gap between any two meetings.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board Committees are constituted by the Board of Directors and operate in accordance with their respective terms of reference, which clearly define their scope, composition, tenure, functioning, and reporting framework. These Committees form an integral part of the Company's governance structure by focusing on specific areas requiring in-depth attention and oversight.
Each Committee functions under the overall guidance and supervision of the Board, with the Chairpersons of the respective Committees regularly reporting to the Board on key deliberations and decisions. The recommendations made by the Committees are placed before the Board for its consideration and approval, thereby ensuring informed and effective decision-making.
The Board of Directors of your Company has formed various Committees, as per the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations. The various committees of the Board are as provided hereunder:
1. Audit Committee
2. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
3. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
5. Risk Management Committee
The details of all the Committees along with their charters, composition and meetings held during the year, are provided in the "Report on Corporate Governance”, which forms part of this Annual Report. During the year under review, all the recommendations of the Audit committee were accepted by the Board.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
I. Statutory Auditors
The shareholders at their 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM), approved the appointment of M/s. B S R and Co., (Firm Registration No. 128510W) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company, for a second term of five (5) years to hold the office from the conclusion of the 21st AGM until the conclusion of the 26th AGM of the Company on such remuneration as may be determined by the Board of Directors, in addition to the applicable taxes, reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses as may be incurred in connection with the audit of the accounts of the Company.
M/s. B S R and Co., Statutory Auditors of the Company, have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Statutory Auditors under Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and/or any other applicable law, and that their appointment is within the prescribed ceiling limits.
The Notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditor’s Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditor’s Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark, or disclaimer.
No fraud has been reported by the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 requiring disclosure in the Board’s Report.
II. Cost Records and Cost Auditors
M/s. Santhosh & Associates, Cost Accountants, Hyderabad (Firm Registration No.: 003955) was appointed by the Board of Directors at its Meeting held on May 8, 2024, as the "Cost Auditors” of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25, for all the applicable products, pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014. The Shareholders of the Company, at their 22nd AGM held on September 6, 2024, had ratified the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors in terms of Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit & Auditors) Rules, 2014.
The Company has prepared and maintained cost accounts and records for the Financial Year 2024-25, as per sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.
The Cost Auditor has submitted the Cost Audit Report for the financial year 2024-25 to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors considered and examined the said report. The Cost audit report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark, or disclaimer.
M/s. Santhosh & Associates, Cost Accountants, Hyderabad has been re-appointed by the Board of Directors, at its Meeting held on May 12, 2025, as the "Cost Auditors” of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26, for all the applicable products, pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014. The Shareholders are requested to ratify the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors at their ensuing 23rd AGM, in terms of Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit & Auditors) Rules, 2014. There is no change in the remuneration payable to the cost auditor for the FY 2025-26.
III. Secretarial Auditor and Secretarial Audit Report
The Board of Directors of your Company, at its Meeting held on August 5, 2024, had appointed Mr. D Balaramakrishna, Practicing Company Secretary (C.P. No. 22414), as the "Secretarial Auditor” of the Company, to conduct the Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2024-25, pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
The Secretarial Audit Report submitted by Mr. D. Balaramakrishna, for the Financial Year 2024-25 is annexed as Annexure - II to this Board’s Report.
The Secretarial Auditor’s Report is self-explanatory and does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark, or disclaimer.
Pursuant to Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has also obtained Annual Secretarial Compliance report for the financial year 2024-25 from Mr. D. Balaramakrishna, Practicing Company Secretary and submitted the same to the Stock Exchanges where the shares of the Company are listed.
The Annual Secretarial Compliance report as submitted to the stock exchanges does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
Pursuant to the amended Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, vide SEBI Notification dated December 12, 2024, and in accordance 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 of the Company, at its meeting held on July 28, 2025, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has approved the appointment of M/s. Balaramakrishna & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, a peer-reviewed firm (Firm Registration Number: S2021TL825900) as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of five (5) consecutive financial years commencing from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30, subject to the approval of the Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
M/s. Balaramakrishna & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, have provided their consent to be appointed as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of five (5) consecutive financial years commencing from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30. They have confirmed that they are not disqualified from being appointed as Secretarial Auditors under applicable laws. Furthermore, they have confirmed that they have undergone the peer review process conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and hold a valid Peer Review Certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of ICSI.
The Board arrived at this decision after evaluating various parameters, including the firm’s industry experience, the competency of its audit team, efficiency in the conduct of audits, and demonstrated independence.
Accordingly, the approval of the Members is being sought for the appointment of M/s. Balaramakrishna & Associates as Secretarial Auditors of the Company at the ensuing 23rd Annual General Meeting.
IV. Internal Auditor
Your Company has a robust internal audit team for carrying out the internal audit. Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, M/s. Laxminiwas & Co, Chartered Accountants, are the internal auditors of the company. The Internal Auditors attend the respective Audit Committee Meetings, where internal audit reports are discussed.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
Your Company has established and maintains an adequate internal financial control system, commensurate with the size, scale, and complexity of its operations. The Company has instituted robust policies and procedures to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of fraud, accuracy and completeness of accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The internal control framework is further strengthened through a comprehensive programme of internal and external audits, as well as periodic reviews conducted by the Management. This multi-layered approach ensures that financial and operational records are accurate and dependable, thereby supporting the preparation of credible financial statements and facilitating accountability for the Company’s assets.
The Statutory Auditors and Internal Auditors are regularly invited to the meetings of the Audit Committee, where they present their observations and assessments regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal financial controls. Based on these presentations and its own evaluation, the Audit Committee provides its recommendations and insights to the Board of Directors for continuous improvement in the Company’s internal control environment.
LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
As required to be reported pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 and Section 134(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013, the particulars of loans, guarantees and investments by your Company under the aforesaid provisions during the Financial Year 2024-25, have been provided in the notes to the Financial Statement.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
During the year under review, all contracts, arrangements, and transactions entered by the Company with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and conducted on an arm's length basis. There were no material related party transactions requiring disclosure under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. Accordingly, the disclosure in Form AOC-2 is Not applicable.
The details of related party transactions, as required under applicable accounting standards, are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements forming part of this Annual Report.
The Company has established a robust system for obtaining prior omnibus approval from the Audit Committee on an annual basis for related party transactions that are of a repetitive and foreseeable nature. This mechanism ensures operational efficiency
while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. All transactions entered pursuant to such omnibus approvals are periodically reviewed by the Audit Committee. A detailed statement of related party transactions, including their nature, value, and terms, is placed before the Committee for its review and oversight, thereby ensuring transparency and accountability in the Company’s dealings with related parties.
In compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has formulated and adopted a Related Party Transactions Policy (“RPT Policy”) for the purpose of identification, approval, monitoring and reporting of related party transactions. The RPT Policy as approved by the Board is available on the Company’s website at https://images. viiavadiagnostic.com/investor/corporategovernance/ Related-Partv-Transaction-Policv.pdf
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There was no change in the nature of business carried on by the Company during the year under review.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARD'S PERFORMANCE
In compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company has carried out the Annual Performance Evaluation of the Board as a whole, its committees, individual directors, and the Chairman.
A structured and comprehensive questionnaire was developed for this purpose, taking into account various parameters such as the composition and diversity of the Board and its Committees, the effectiveness of the Board’s processes, culture, strategic focus, execution of responsibilities, and overall governance. The Directors confidentially responded to the questionnaire, providing constructive feedback on the functioning of the Board and suggesting ways to enhance its effectiveness.
The performance evaluation of the Board, the Chairman, and the Non-Independent Directors was undertaken by the Independent Directors, in accordance with the statutory requirements. Additionally, the Independent
Directors held a separate meeting to evaluate the performance of Non-Independent Directors, the Board as a whole, and the Chairperson. They also assessed the quality, quantity, and timeliness of the flow of information between the Company’s management and the Board.
The Board of Directors expressed satisfaction with the overall performance evaluation process, which reaffirmed the effectiveness of the governance practices in place and highlighted areas for continuous improvement.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposit within the meaning of Section 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Your Company through its Risk management policy periodically assesses the risk elements, mitigates the different kinds of risks which the Company faces in its day-to-day operations and incorporates such risk mitigation plans in its business operational plans. As on date of this report, your Company does not foresee any critical risk, which threatens its existence.
Further, information on the risk management process of the Company is contained in the Management Discussion & Analysis Report which forms part of the Annual Report.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information in respect of matters pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given in the Annexure - III to this Directors’ Report.
ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return for financial year 2024-25 is available on the website of the Company at https:// www.viiayadiagnostic.com/investors/annual-return
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS
During the year under review no significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company’s operations in future.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, are provided in the prescribed format and annexed herewith as Annexure - IV.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, forms part of this Annual Report. In terms of the provisions of the first proviso to Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report is being sent to Shareholders, excluding the aforementioned information. Any shareholder interested in obtaining a copy of such statement may write to the Company Secretary of the Company at cs@viiavadiagnostic.in
COMPLIANCE WITH MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
Work-life balance and gender equality in caregiving responsibilities remain at the heart of our evolving people policies. To create a more equitable and supportive workplace, the Company upgraded its Maternity Benefit Policy into a comprehensive Parental Benefit Policy, ensuring holistic coverage for all employees, including those on Fixed Term Contracts. The revised policy goes beyond traditional maternity benefits, incorporating leave entitlements for critical situations (such as stillbirth, child loss during maternity leave, adoption leave etc.).
The company has complied with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and the disclosure as required are details hereunder:
Particulars
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No. of Employee
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Employees who availed
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13
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Maternity leave
|
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Employees who returned to work
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8
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till March 31st, after maternity
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leave ended
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Employees who returned after
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To be provided in
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maternity leave ended and who
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the next financial
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were still employed 12 months
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year,
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after their return
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FY 2025-26
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In accordance with Regulation 34 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI
Listing Regulations”), a detailed report on Corporate Governance is included in the Annual Report.
M/s. Balarama Krishna & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, who is also the "Secretarial Auditor” of your Company, has certified your Company’s compliance with the requirements of Corporate Governance in terms of Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and their Compliance Certificate is annexed to the Report on Corporate Governance.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the Financial Year 2024-25, as prescribed under Regulation 34(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, forms part of the Annual Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
In compliance with the provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (‘BRSR’) for Financial Year 2024-25 is presented as a separate section and forms part of this Annual Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with CSR Rules, the Company has constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee. The details of the CSR Committee are detailed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
The Board, on the recommendation of the CSR Committee, adopted a CSR Policy. The aid CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company at https:// images.viiayadiagnostic.com/website/CSR-POLICY.pdf
The Annual Report on Corporate Social Responsibility as per Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith as Annexure - V to this Report.
DISCLOSURE AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment free workplace for every individual working in Company’s premises through various interventions and practices. The Company always endeavours to create and provide an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment.
The Company has adopted a policy against sexual harassment in line with the provisions of Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder.
The Company has duly complied with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder. In accordance with the requirements of the Act, the Board of Directors has constituted Internal Complaints Committees ("ICC”) at both the Head/Corporate Office and at Centre/Branch levels to address and redress complaints of sexual harassment in a timely and effective manner.
Status of Complaints under the POSH Act during the Financial Year 2024-25 is detailed below:
Particulars
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No. of Complaint
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Compliant pending at beginning of Financial Year
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0
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Complaint received during Financial Year
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1
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Compliant resolved during Financial Year
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1
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Compliant pending at end of Financial Year
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0
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Note: The Company maintains strict confidentiality in dealing with such matters and ensures timely redressal in accordance with applicable laws and internal policies.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
In compliance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board had framed a Nomination and Remuneration Policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, senior management and their remuneration. The Company affirms that the remuneration paid is as per Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company. The said Policy is available on the website of the Company at https://images.viiavadiagnostic. com/investor/corporategovernance/NOMINATION- REMUNERATION-POLICY.pdf
Further, neither the Managing Director nor the Whole¬ time Directors of the Companyreceive any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
WHISTLE BLOWER/VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has established a Vigil Mechanism, which includes a Whistle Blower Policy, for its Directors and Employees, to provide a framework to facilitate responsible and secure reporting of concerns of unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company’s Code of Conduct & Ethics. All employees shall be protected from any adverse action for reporting any unacceptable or improper practice
and/or any unethical practice, fraud, or violation of any law, rule or regulation.
This Policy is also applicable to your Company’s Directors and employees and it is available on the website of your Company at https://images.viiayadiagnostic.com/ investor/corporategovernance/WHISTLE-BLOWER- POLICY.pdf
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN
VDCL Employee Stock Option Plan 2018 ("ESOP Plan”) has been formulated and approved by the Board of Directors and Shareholders of the Company on May 3, 2018, and subsequently amended on March 25, 2021, and August 16, 2021, to be in line with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ("ESOP Regulations”). The said ESOP Plan has also been ratified subsequently by the shareholders through postal ballot post listing of shares, on January 11, 2022, in terms of ESOP Regulations. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, inter alia, administers and monitors the ESOP Plan of the Company.
During the year under review, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, has granted 2,41,470 (Two Lakh Forty- One Thousand Four Hundred and Seventy only) Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) convertible into 2,41,470 equity shares of face value of P1/- each under the ESOP Plan.
The details in respect of ESOPs as required under Companies Act, 2013 and ESOP Regulations are annexed herewith as Annexure - VI and available on the website of the company at https://www. viiayadiagnostic.com/investors/annual-reports.
Further the certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of the Company certifying that the Company’s Stock Option Plan is being implemented in accordance with the ESOP Regulations and the resolution passed by the Members, is placed on the Company’s Website at https://www.viiayadiagnostic.com/investors/annual- reports.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, with respect to Directors’ Responsibility Statement, the Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, hereby confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) 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 as at March 31, 2025 and of the profit and loss of the Company for the year ended on that date;
c) 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;
d) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e) The Company had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f) Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
DISCLOSURE RELATED TO INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY
During the year under review, neither any application
was made, nor is any proceeding pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 against the
Company.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF VALUATION AT THE TIME OF ONE-TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF TAKING A LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF:
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company has not made any settlement with its bankers for any loan(s)/facility(ies) availed or/and still in existence.
GREEN INITIATIVES
In commitment to keep in line with the Green Initiatives and going beyond it, electronic copy of the Notice of the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Company including the Annual Report for the FY2024-25 are being sent to all Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the Company/Depository Participant(s).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors thank various departments of Central and State Government, Organizations and Agencies for the continued help and co-operation extended by them to your Company. Your directors also gratefully acknowledge all stakeholders of the Company viz. members, customers, dealers, vendors, financial institutions, banks and other business partners for the excellent support received from them during the year.
Your directors place on record their sincere appreciation to all employees of the Company for their unstinted commitment and continued contribution to the Company.
By order of the Board For Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Limited
Sd/-
Dr. Sura Surendranath Reddy
Date: July 28, 2025 Executive Chairman
Place: Hyderabad DIN: 00108599
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