Your directors (the "Board of Directors”/ "Board”) have pleasure in presenting the 24th Annual Report of Advance Agrolife Limited (the "Company”/ "AAL”) together with the Audited Financial Statements (Standalone) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (the "Financial Year”).
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company’s financial performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, is summarised below:
Amount (in I Millions)
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Particulars
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Fortheyearended March 31,2026
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For the year ended March 31,2025
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Revenue from Operations
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6,377.75
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5,022.60
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Other Income
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39.76
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6.16
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Total Income
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6,417.51
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5,028.76
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Profit before depreciation, exceptional items & Tax
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589.94
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428.12
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Less: Depreciation, amortisation, impairment, and obsolescence
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108.84
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76.12
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Profit before tax
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481.10
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352.00
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Less: Tax Expenses
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Current Tax
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125.12
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97.43
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Deferred Tax
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3.14
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(1.81)
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Net profit after tax
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352.84
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256.38
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Other Comprehensive Income for the year
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(0.52)
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(0.29)
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Total comprehensive Income for the year
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352.32
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256.09
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No. of Equity Shares
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642.86
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450.00
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EPS (Basic) (?)
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6.50
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5.70
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EPS (Diluted) (?)
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6.50
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5.70
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RESULT OF OPERATIONS AND STATE OF AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY
Key Highlights
The total income for the financial year under review is ?6,417.51 Million as against ?5,028.76 Million for the previous financial year, registering an increase of 27.62%. The Profit before tax and exceptional items is ?481.10 Million for the financial year under review as against ?352.00 Million for the previous financial year. The profit after tax is ?352.84 Million for the financial year under review as against ?256.38 Million for the previous financial year, registering an increase of 37.62% performance of the Company.
The Company has delivered a robust performance in the maiden year following the Company’s listing in the month of October 2025 on Main board. For more details, please refer to section on Management Discussion and Analysis.
State of Company's affairs Overview.
Advance Agrolife Limited (AAL) is a agrochemical manufacturer with a 20-year legacy in crop protection. The Company differentiates itself by operating as a trusted B2B partner to the industry’s giants, backed by a footprint that now spans 19 states and 7 countries.
The Company commenced its commercial operations in 2002 with small-scale production, initially focused on mixing micro-nutrient fertilizers. Over the years, the company has a diversified product portfolio which now includes insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, plant growth regulators and other products such as micro-nutrient fertilizers and bio fertilizers.
During the year under review, the industry faced pressure from geopolitical events, Chinese competition, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions. Despite of all these challenges, the Company delivered a resilient performance for FY 2025-26.
During the year the Company has successfully launched its two new products named Pretilachlor Technical and its intermediate, PEDA (2,6-Diethyl-N-(2-propoxyethyl) Aniline) and has further strengthened its backward integration capabilities.
As part of our backward integration strategy, the Company plan to expand its technical-grade manufacturing capabilities by setting up a new facility in Dahej, Gujarat ("Proposed Facility”).
The Proposed Facility will primarily produce technical- grade agrochemicals to support our in-house formulation requirements, while also enabling third-party sales of surplus output. This dual approach will expand our market presence, drive revenue growth, and position us as a fully integrated player in the agrochemical sector.
The Company also took a significant step towards increasing renewable energy usage and reducing environmental impact by setting up of solar power plant at Jodhpur of an aggregate capacity of 3.75 MW.
The Company’s credit rating by "CARE Ratings Limited” has been upgraded for the long-term bank facilities from BBB to BBB which indicates stronger creditworthiness.
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING & LISTING OF EQUITY SHARES OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review, your Company initiated an Initial Public Offering (IPO) comprising a 100% Fresh Issue of 19,285,720 Equity Shares of face value ?10 each aggregating to ?1,928.42 million (collectively referred to as the "Offer”).
• 1,92,55,720 Equity Shares were issued to the public at an Issue Price of ?100/- per Equity Share, inclusive of a share premium of ?90/- per Equity Share;
• 30,000 Equity Shares were reserved for subscription by Eligible Employees under the Employee Reservation Portion, at a price of ?95/- per Equity Share (representing a discount of 5.00% on the Issue Price), inclusive of a share premium of ?85/- per Equity Share
The issue opened on September 29, 2025 and closed on October 03, 2025.The issue was led by Book Running Lead Managers "Choice Capital Advisors Private Limited”.
The following were the important milestones/ dates for the Offer:
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S. No
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Date
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Particulars
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i
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Monday
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Anchor Issue
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September 29,2025
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2
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Tuesday
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Opening of offer period
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September 30,2025
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3
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Friday
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Closing of offer period
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October 03,2025
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Monday
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Date of Allotment
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October 06,2025
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5
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Tuesday
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Credit of shares to Demat A/c
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October 07,2025
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of eligible investors
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6
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Wednesday October 08,2025 Listing of equity shares
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Subscription Details:
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Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) (excluding Anchors Investors):
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3.51 times
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Anchor Investors
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1.88 times
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Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) More than 2 lakhs and upto 10 lakhs:
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7.55 times
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Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) More than 10 lakhs:
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6.92 times
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Retail Individual Investors (RIIs):
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2.73 times
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Eligible Employees
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1.49 times
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Pursuant to the IPO, the equity shares of the Company are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited effective October 08, 2025.
Your directors would like to thank the Merchant Bankers, legal counsels and other stakeholders for helping the Company achieve the successful IPO and listing.
Your directors would also like to thank the regulators, Securities and Exchange Board of India and Registrar of Companies for enabling the Company to take its equity story to the public market.
Last but not least, your directors extend their heartfelt gratitude to the shareholders for investing in the IPO and reposing their continuous trust and faith in the Company and its management.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:
During the year under review, there has been no change in the nature of the business of the Company.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Your Company does not propose to transfer any amount to the General reserve out of the profits available for appropriation.
DIVIDEND
In order to conserve the resources, your Directors doesn’t recommend any Dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The Board of Directors of the Company in line with provisions of Regulation 43A of Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (as amended) had approved Dividend Distribution Policy. The policy is uploaded on Company’s website and can be accessed at the link:https://advanceagrolife.com/policy/dividend- distribution-policy .
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company does not have any subsidiaries, associate companies and joint venture companies (as defined under the
Act) as on the date of the closure of the financial year ended on March 31, 2026. Further, during the period under review, no company has become or ceased to be a subsidiary/joint venture/associate company. Accordingly, the requirement to report on the performance and financial position of such entities is not applicable.
The policy for determining Material Subsidiaries is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed athttps:// advanceagrolife.com/policy/policy-determining-material- subsidiaries.
CHANGE IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Authorised share capital
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2026 is ?75,00,00,000/- (Rupees Seventy-Five Crores only) divided into 7,50,00,000 (Seven Crores Fifty Lakhs) Equity Shares of ?10/- (Rupees Ten) each.
Paid-up share capital
The paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025, is ?45,00,00,000/- (Rupees Forty-five Crore), comprising 4,50,00,000 Equity Shares of ?10/- (Rupees Ten only) each.
The Company came out with an Initial Public Offer of 1,92,85,720 equity shares of face value of ?10/- each, comprising 1,92,55,720 equity shares at ?100/- per Equity Share, including a share premium of ?90/- per Equity Share and 30,000 equity shares for employee category at 5.00% discount on issue price i.e. at ?95/- including a share premium of ?85/- per Equity Share aggregating to ?1,928.42 million. The allotment was made on October 06, 2025.
Accordingly, as at March 31, 2026, the paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company stood at ?64,28,57,200/- (Rupees Sixty-Four Crore Twenty-Eight Lakh Fifty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred only), divided into 6,42,85,720 (Six Crore Forty- Two Lakh Eighty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty) Equity Shares of ?10/- (Rupees Ten only) each.
Currently, out of the total paid-up share capital of the Company, 69.89% is held by the Promoter & Promoter Group and the balance of 30.11% is held by Public. All the shares of the Company are in dematerialised form.
Further, during the year under review, the Company has neither issued shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise nor has issued any shares pursuant to stock options or sweat equity under any scheme.
Deviation(s) or variation(s) in the use of proceeds of initial public issue (IPO), if any as specified under Regulation 32(4) of the SEBI Listing Regulations
During the period under review, the Company has made Initial Public Offer ('IPO’) in the form of Fresh issue. There were no instances of deviation(s) or variation(s) in the utilisation of
proceeds of IPO as mentioned in the objects of Offer in the Prospectus dated October 04, 2025, in respect of the IPO of the Company.
Directors And Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
The Company’s Board, consisting of qualified individuals, maintains a balanced structure of Executive and Non¬ Executive Directors including Women Independent Directors, in compliance with all regulations. This composition ensures effective leadership and oversight.
The Board currently has 06 Directors (03 Executive Directors and 03 Independent) and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act, read in conjunction with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (as amended), the Key Managerial Personnel ("KMPs") of the Company during the financial year were as follows:
1. Mr. Om Prakash Choudhary (DIN:01004122), Chairperson & Managing Director.
2. Mr. Kedar Choudhary (DIN:06905752), Whole¬ time Director
3. Mr. Narendra Choudhary (DIN:10410584), Executive Director
4. Mrs. Rakesh Verma (DIN:02242428), Independent Non¬ Executive Director
5. Mrs. Seema Singh (DIN:10042852), Independent Non¬ Executive Director
6. Mr. Manjit Singh Kochar (DIN:08298764), Independent Non- Executive Director
7. Mr. Mewa Ram Mehta, Chief Financial officer
8. Ms. Nisha Gupta, Company secretary & Compliance officer
During the year under review, there were no changes in the composition of the Board of Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
Your Company recognises the importance of a diverse Board in its success. The Board has adopted the Policy on diversity of Board of Directors which sets out the approach to the diversity of the Board.
The Company has devised, inter alia, the following policies viz.:
a) Policy on diversity of Board; and
b) Nomination and remuneration policy.
The Policy that provides for the optimum combination of individual board members with diverse background and experience that are relevant for the Company’s operations is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at https://advanceagrolife.com/policv/policv-diversitv-board.
The Company’s remuneration policy is directed towards rewarding performance, based on review of achievements. The remuneration policy is in consonance with existing industry practice. The Policy is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed athttps://advanceagrolife.com/ policy/nomination-remuneration-policy.
During the year under review, there were some changes in above policies as adopted by the Board at its duly convened meeting.
Detailed information on the Board and Committee composition, tenure of Directors, areas of expertise and other relevant details is available in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Retire by rotation & Re-appointment of Directors
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, read with the applicable rules and the Articles of Association of the Company, Shri Kedar Choudhary (DIN:06905752), Director of the Company, is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible offers himself for re¬ appointment, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Board of Directors of the Company.
The disclosures pertaining to Directors being reappointed as required under the SEBI Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard on General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India is provided as an Annexure-A to the Notice of the Annual General Meeting for reference of the shareholders.
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified under Section 164(1) or Section 164(2) of the Act.
Appointment/Resignation of the Directors
During the financial year under review, there were no changes in the Board.
Pursuant to the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors, considered and approved the change in designation of Mr. Narendra Choudhary (DIN: 10410584) from Director (Executive) to Whole-time Director of the Company for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years commencing from August 06, 2026 and up to August 05, 2031 subject to the approval of the Members of the Company at the ensuing AGM.
Further, on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee & the Board in its meeting s held on August 06, 2026 had appointed Mr. Brij Mohan Sharma (DIN: 09646943), as an Additional Independent Director in the Category of Non-Executive w.e.f. August 06, 2026 till the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Brij Mohan Sharma (DIN: 09646943), brings a wealth of experience of the banking and financial services sector, with a
distinguished career spanning 40 years. He began his journey in 1983 with the erstwhile Oriental Bank of Commerce, and over the decades has accumulated a diverse portfolio of roles and responsibilities. He holds a B. Com & M. Com degree and is also a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB). His career culminated in significant leadership position finally when he served as an Executive Director in Canara Bank from May, 2021 to June, 2023.
The relevant resolution for the approval of the shareholders for the appointment of Mr. Brij Mohan Sharma (DIN: 09646943), as the Independent Non- Executive Director on the Board of the Company is mentioned in the Notice of ensuing AGM.
Independent Directors
In compliance with the provisions of Section 149 of the Act and the Listing Regulations, Mr. Manjit Singh Kochar (DIN: 08298764), Mrs. Seema Singh (DIN: 10042852), Mrs. Rakesh Verma (DIN: 02242428) served as the Independent Directors of the Company as on March 31, 2026.
Each Independent Director has furnished declarations pursuant to Section 149(7) of the Act, affirming their adherence to the criteria of independence as stipulated under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with the Company’s code of conduct as prescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013.
The Independent Directors have undertaken the requisite steps to ensure the inclusion of their names in the data bank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, as prescribed by Section 150 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. The Board confirms their expertise, high integrity, experience including proficiency and independence from management.
The meeting of Independent Directors was held on 22 September, 2025 and 07 February, 2026, without the attendance of Non-Independent Directors and members of the management.
Code of Conduct
As required under the Listing Regulations, the Company has in place a Code of Conduct applicable to the Board Members as well as the Senior Management Personnel and that the same has been hosted on the Company’s website and can be accessed athttps://advanceagrolife.com/policy/code- conduct-directors-senior-management.
All the Board Members and the Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct, as on March 31, 2026. A certificate to that effect is annexed in the report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of this Annual report.
In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Company has, inter-alia, adopted a Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading & Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (Code) duly approved by Board and can be accessed at the website of the company under the linkhttps:// advanceagrolife.com/web/policies.
Committees of the Board:
In accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board had the following committees as on March 31, 2026 i.e. Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
During the Financial Year under review, all recommendations of the Committees of the Board have been accepted by the Board. A detailed update on the Board, its committees, its composition, detailed charter including terms of reference of various Board Committees, number of committee meetings held, and attendance of the committee members at each meeting is provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual report.
Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors:
The Company has developed and adopted structured induction programs for orientation and training of directors at the time of their joining and during their term to ensure familiarisation of directors with the management and operations of the Company including factory visits, one to one meeting with seniors to understand business models, products, processes, culture and the industry in which it operates.
Further the details of the familiarisation programme adopted by the Company for orientation and training of the directors are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of this Annual report.
Annual Performance Evaluation of the Board
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, a formal annual evaluation needs to be made by the Board of its own performance and that of its Committees and Individual Directors. Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013, states that the performance evaluation of the Independent Directors shall be done by the entire Board of Directors, excluding the Director being evaluated.
The Board has carried out an evaluation of its own annual performance as whole, its Committees and Individual Directors for the Financial Year 2025-26 in its meeting held on February 07, 2026. The Board has devised questionnaire to
evaluate the performances of each Director. Such questions are prepared considering the business of the Company and the expectations that the Board have from each of the Directors.
The NRC committee has evaluated the performance of individual directors in the manner as specified in the policy.
Also, in a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent Directors, Board as a whole and the Chairman were evaluated.
Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated. The performance evaluation shall be carried out in the manner as specified in the policy.
The policy is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed athttps://advanceagrolife.com/policy/ nomination-remuneration-policy.
Number of Board Meetings:
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the company met 11(Eleven) times on following dates: 21st July, 2025; 28th August, 2025; 05th September, 2025; 18th September, 2025; 29th September, 2025; 03rd October, 2025; 04th October, 2025; 06th October, 2025; 29th October, 2025; 14th November, 2025 and 07th February, 2026. The intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations, as amended.
Further the particulars of the meetings held and attendance of each Director are detailed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.
Internal Financial Controls and Its adequacy:
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to the Financial Statements. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews the internal control systems including internal financial control system, the adequacy of internal audit function and significant internal audit findings with the management, Internal Auditors and Statutory Auditors.
The Company believes that these systems provide reasonable assurance that the Company’s internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively as intended.
Corporate Governance Report
Corporate Governance Report along with Certificate from a Company Secretary in whole-time practice complying with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Regulation 34 read with Para C of schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, has been annexed as a part of this Annual Report.
Furthermore, a certificate from the Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer, in accordance with the Listing Regulations, confirming the accuracy of the financial statements and cash flow statements, the adequacy of internal control measures, and the reporting of pertinent matters to the Audit Committee, has been annexed as a part of this Annual Report.
AUDITORS:
A. Statutory Auditor and Auditor's Report
Pursuant to Section 139 of the Act, the shareholders at 22nd Annual general meeting had appointed M/s S K Patodia & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN No. 112723W/W100962) for a term of five consecutive years i.e. till the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2029.
M/s S K Patodia & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No. 112723W/ W100962), statutory auditors of the Company, have submitted Auditors’ Report on the financial statements (standalone) of the Company for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, which forms a part of this Annual Report.
The Reports on standalone financials does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
M/s S K Patodia & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, have consented to act as the Statutory Auditors of the Company. They have further confirmed that they are not disqualified from being appointed as Statutory Auditors in terms of the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations.
B. Cost Auditor & Auditor's report
Pursuant to Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 are applicable to the Company and accordingly the Company has maintained cost accounts and records in respect of the applicable products for the year ended March 31, 2026.
The Board, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, at its meeting held on 08th May, 2026, has approved the appointment of M/s M Goyal & Co., Cost Accountants, Jaipur, (Registration No. 000051), as the Cost Auditors for the Company for the financial year 2026-27 and approved their remuneration, subject to ratification by the Members in the ensuing AGM of the Company.
Accordingly, a resolution seeking Members ratification for the remuneration of ? 50,000/- plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the cost audit payable to M/s M Goyal & Co., Cost Auditor for the F.Y. 2026-27 be placed before the Members at the ensuing AGM.
They have confirmed their independent status and that they are free from any disqualifications under section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Report of the Cost Auditors for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 is under finalisation and shall be filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within the prescribed period.
C. Internal Auditor and Auditor's Report
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 08th May, 2026 approved the appointment of M/s PSAG & Associates, Practicing Chartered Accountants (FRN No. 035578C), as the Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2026-27, to conduct the internal audit at a remuneration of ? 55000/- per month (Rupees fifty-five thousand only) plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expense, if any as mutually agreed.
The Internal Audit reports issued during the F.Y. 2025-26 does not contain any significant adverse observations, and the same were reviewed by the Audit Committee from time to time. Necessary actions, wherever required, have been taken by the management to strengthen the internal control systems.
D. Secretarial Audit and Auditor's Report
In terms of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules on Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, and Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, M/s. MSV & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries. (FRN No. P2018RJ07190), conducted the secretarial audit of the Company for the FY 2025-26. The Secretarial Audit Report of the Company in the prescribed "Form No. - MR-3” forming part of this Report annexed as "Annexure-V".
There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Secretarial Auditors in their Report and are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
In accordance with the requirements of Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Section 204 of the Act, read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on July 21, 2025, has approved the appointment of M/s. MSV & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (FRN No.: P2018RJ071900), as secretarial auditors to hold office for a term of five consecutive years commencing from financial year 2025-26 till financial year 2029¬ 30 as approved by the shareholders at 23rd Annual General Meeting.
Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
Secretarial Compliance Report, pursuant to regulation 24A of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, for the FY 2025-26 on compliance of all applicable SEBI Regulations, circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder, has been obtained from M/s. MSV & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries and the same has been placed on the website of the Company and Stock Exchanges and can be accessed at the weblinkhttps:// advanceagrolife.com/web/secretarial compliance report.
M/s. MSV & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (FRN No.: P2018RJ071900), have confirmed that their appointment, would be within the prescribed limits under the Act & relevant Rules and Listing Regulations. They have also affirmed that they are not disqualified from being appointed as the Secretarial Auditors under the applicable provisions of the Act, its Rules and the Listing Regulations.
Material changes and commitments affecting financial position of the company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the company to which the financial statements relate and date of report:
There have been no material changes and commitments which affect the financial position of the Company which has occurred between the end of the financial year and the date of this report.
Particulars of Loans given, Investments made, guarantees given and Securities provided under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013
Pursuant to the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, particulars of loans, guarantees and investments made are provided in Financial Statements read together with notes annexed and forms an integral part of the financial statements.
Deposits
The Company has not accepted any deposits or amounts which are deemed to be deposits from the public under the provision of section 73 to 76 or any other relevant provision of the companies Act and rules made thereunder have been complied by the company.
Furthermore, as the Company has not accepted any deposits in earlier financial years, question of unpaid or unclaimed deposit and default in repayment does not arise.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
In accordance with Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, Management's Discussion and Analysis Report (MD&A) for the year under review, giving a detailed analysis of the Company's operations, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2)(e) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, is forming an integral part of this Report.
Conservation Of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
The particulars relating to conservation ofenergy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required to be disclosed under the Act, are provided in "Annexure-I" to this Report.
Particulars of Contracts or Arrangements with Related Parties
During the year under review:
a) all contracts/arrangements/ transactions entered by the Company with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis.
b) contracts/arrangements/ transactions which were material as per the Listing Regulations, were entered into with related parties in accordance with the policy of the Company on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with Related Party Transactions.
Details of contracts/arrangements/ transactions with related parties which are required to be reported in Form No. AOC-2 in terms of Section 134(3)(h) read with Section 188 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are provided in "Annexure N" to this Report.
The Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with Related Party Transactions is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed athttps:// advanceagrolife.com/policy/policy-related-party- transactions.
All applicable related party transactions were duly presented before the Audit Committee and the Board. There were no materially significant related party transactions which could have potential conflict with the interests of the Company at large.
Members may refer to Note 43 of the Standalone Financial Statement which sets out Related Parties Disclosures pursuant to Ind AS.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The CSR activities undertaken during the year reflect the 'We Care' philosophy that guides the Company's approach. These CSR initiatives of the Company, under the leadership of Chairperson, Sh. Om Prakash Choudhary (DIN: 01004122) touched the lives of more than 200 people by providing appliances/special support to the differently abled people.
In terms of the provisions of Section 135 of the Act read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 (as amended), the Board has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee. The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee consists of three members i.e. the Chairperson is an Executive Director, one is Executive and one
is Non-executive Independent Director. The compositions as on March 31, 2026 is as follows-
1) Mr. Om Prakash Choudhary (Din: 01004122), Chairperson, Managing Director
2) Mr. Kedar Choudhary (Din: 06905752), Member, Whole¬ time Director,
3) Mrs. Rakesh Verma (Din: 02242428),Member, Independent Non- Executive Director
Further, the terms of reference of the CSR Committee and meetings held during the year is provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
The Company has provided support to government schools by improving essential infrastructure, including classroom fans, waterproofing, printers, and quality classroom furniture. The Company also supports regular cattle feeding programs to ensure proper nutrition and care to animals.
The CSR policy expresses the Company’s ethics and accountability, detailing the guidelines and processes for initiating social initiatives that promote the welfare and long-term development of communities in the vicinity of its operations.
The CSR policy is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed at:https://advanceagrolife.com/policy/ corporate-social-responsibility-policy.
As per provisions of section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, the company spent ?5.92 million on CSR Activities during the year, being 2% of net profits calculated as per provisions of the Act.
The Annual report on CSR activities is annexed and marked as "Annexure - III" to this report.
Disclosure of Managerial Remuneration & Particular of Employees
The disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details, as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act"), read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed to this Report as "Annexure -IV".
Particulars of employee remuneration as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and Rule 5(3) of the Rules forms part of this report. In terms of the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Annual Report is being sent to members excluding the aforementioned information. Any member interested in obtaining such information may write to the Company Secretary of the Company. None of the employees listed in the said Annexure is related to any Director of the Company.
As on March 31, 2026, the Company had 299 permanent employees.
Directors' Responsibility Statement:
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to the Director’s responsibility Statement, the Directors hereby confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards had been followed along with proper explanations relating to material departures;
b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgment 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, 2026 and of the profit of the company for the year ended on that date;
c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going Concern basis;
e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
Annual Return
The Annual return referred in Section 92 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act") read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed athttps:// advanceagrolife.com/web/annual return.
Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
The Company is committed to adhering to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of business operations and in order to maintain these standards the Company encourages the employees including directors to raise their genuine concerns without fear of criticism. Therefore, it has built-in and set up Whistle Blower Policy and has established the necessary vigil mechanism in confirmation with Section 177(9) of the Act and Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing Regulations, under this mechanism all the employees and Directors of the Company are eligible to make disclosures in relation to matters concerning the Company and report concerns about any unethical behaviour in the Company. We affirm that during the year under review, no employee or Directors were denied access to the Audit Committee. The Vigil Mechanism Policy is available on the
website of the Company and can be accessed athttps:// advanceagrolife.com/policy/vigil-mechanism-whistle- blower-policy
Details In Respect of Fraud Reported by Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013
During the year under review, the Auditors have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its officers or employees, to the Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Act, details of which are required to be mentioned in this Report.
Prevention and Redressal of Sexual Harassment Policy, and Disclosure under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC): To ensure a safe and respectful workplace, the Company has established an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for the prompt handling of sexual harassment complaints. The ICC, led by a senior female employee and supported by an external expert, reinforces the Company’s commitment to employee security. The Board is regularly briefed on ICC activities and policy adherence, fostering trust and transparency.
Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) and Awareness:
The Company maintains a policy of zero tolerance with respect to sexual harassment, with the objective of providing a secure and respectful working environment for all personnel. The Policy is available on the Company’s website and can be accessed athttps://advanceagrolife.com/policy/ prevention-sexual-harrasment-workplace
In accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ('POSH Act"), the following information pertains to complaints received, resolved, and pending during the financial year:
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No. of Complaints received during the financial year
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No. of Complaints disposed of during the financial year
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Number of cases pending beyond more than 90 days
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Number of complaints remaining unresolved at the end of the financial year
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Nil
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Nil
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Nil
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Nil
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Risk Management
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate various risks to key business objectives. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.
The Company and management has been continuously taking necessary precautions and actions to find out the factors or reasons that may adversely affects or threaten to the existence and business of the company.
Significant and Material Orders Passed by Regulators or Courts or Tribunals
During the year under review, there were no significant material orders was passed by the Regulators / Courts / Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
The Code on Social Security, 2020 & Maternity benefit Act, 1961
The Company is in compliance with the applicable provisions relating to maternity benefits as prescribed under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961/the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Transfer of Unclaimed Dividend to Investor Education and Protection Fund
There were no unclaimed/unpaid dividend, application money, debenture interest and interest on deposits as well as the principal amount of debentures and deposits, remaining unclaimed/ unpaid in relation to the Company hence the Company is not required to transfer any amount to Investor Education and Protection Fund IEPF).
Secretarial Standards
The Company has followed the applicable Secretarial Standards with respect to Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Credit Ratings
The Company has obtained rating from CARE Ratings Limited on March 23, 2026, the credit ratings were as follows:
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Facilities
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Rating
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Rating Action
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Long Term Bank Facilities
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CARE BBB ; Stable
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Upgraded from CARE BBB; Stable
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Long Term / Short Term Bank Facilities
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CARE BBB ; Stable/ CARE A3
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Assigned
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Short Term Bank Facilities
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CARE A3
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Assigned
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Short Term Bank Facilities
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CARE A3
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Reaffirmed
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General Disclosures:
The Board of Directors states that no disclosure or reporting
is required in respect of the following items as there were no
transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. As per Rule 4(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, the Company has not issued equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise;
2. As per Rule 8(13) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, the Company has not issued shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme;
3. There was no commission paid by the company to its managing director or whole-time directors, so no disclosure was required in pursuance to section 197(14) of The Companies Act, 2013;
4. No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code; hence the requirement to disclose the details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year under review along with their status as at the end of the financial year is not applicable;
5. As per rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, the Company has not issued equity shares under the scheme of employee stock options; and
6. The requirement to disclose the details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of onetime settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof, is not applicable.
Appreciation & Acknowledgement
The Directors sincerely acknowledge and value the dedication, commitment, and professionalism demonstrated by the employees, whose continued efforts play a vital role in the growth and success of the Company.
The Directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation for the co-operation and support received from the Banks, Government Authorities, Customers, Suppliers, BSE, NSE, CDSL, NSDL, Business Associates, Shareholders, Auditors, Financial Institutions and other individuals / bodies for their continued co-operation and support and look forward to their steadfast association in the years ahead.
By order of the Board of Directors For Advance Agrolife Limited
Om Prakash Choudhary
Chairman & Managing Director Date: -06-08-2026 DIN: 01004122
Place: -Jaipur E-39, RIICO INDUSTRIAL AREA EXT. BAGRU,
JAIPUR, Rajasthan, India, 303007
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