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The Directors have great pleasure in presenting the 84thAnnual
Report together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2026.
| Particulars |
FY 2025-2026 |
FY 2024-2025 |
| Total Income |
11320.33 |
10559.07 |
| Profit Before Interest, Depreciation & Tax |
1656.53 |
1545.56 |
| Finance Cost |
28.98 |
11.90 |
| Depreciation and Amortization Expenses |
428.27 |
358.61 |
| Profit Before Tax & Exceptional Items |
1199.28 |
1175.05 |
| Tax Expenses |
287.99 |
278.25 |
| Profit After Tax |
911.29 |
896.80 |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Taxes) |
(0.63) |
(2.87) |
| Total Comprehensive Income |
910.66 |
893.93 |
DIVIDEND
| Dividend on 12,70,26,870 Equity Shares of R 2/- each @ 1800%
i.e. R 36/- per share as under:- |
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| (Previous year @ 1700% i.e. R 34/- per equity share) |
431.89 |
| (a) Interim Dividend @ 550% i.e. R 11 /- per share (already
paid in November 2025) |
139.73 |
| (b) Final Dividend @ 1250% i.e. R 25/- per share |
317.57 |
| Total |
457.30 |
The Board of Directors of the Company had adopted the Dividend
Distribution Policy on 25th January, 2017 in line with the SEBI (Listing
Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Policy is uploaded on
the Company's website at www.supreme.co.in .
The dividend payment is in accordance with the Dividend Distribution
Policy, which is available on the website of the Company.
OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The financial performance highlights for the year ended 31st
March, 2026, are as follows -
The Company sold 753907 MT of Plastic goods and achieved Revenue from
operations of R 11217.67 Crores during the year under review against sales of 674510 MT
and Revenue from operations of R 10446.25 crores in the previous year achieving volume and
revenue growth of about 12% and 7%, respectively.
Total Income and Operating Profit for the year under review amounted to
R 11320.33 crores and R 1553.87 crores respectively as compared to R 10559.07 crores and R
1432.74 crores, in the previous financial year.
The Profit before Tax and Profit after Tax for the year under review
amounted to R 1199.28 crores and R 911.29 crores respectively as compared to R 1175.05
crores and R 896.80 crores, in the previous financial year.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management's Discussion and Analysis forms an integral part of this
report and gives detail of the overview, industry structure and developments, different
product groups of the Company, operational performance of its various business segments.
CREDIT RATING
The Company's financial discipline and prudence is reflected in strong
credit rating ascribed by CRISIL as under:-
| Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated |
R 1710.90 crores |
| Long-Term Rating |
CRISIL AA+/Stable (Reaffirmed) |
| Short-Term Rating |
CRISIL A1+ (Reaffirmed) |
| R 200 Crores commercial paper |
CRISIL A1+ (Reaffirmed) |
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits as per the provisions of the
Companies Act 2013 during the financial year 2025-2026.
CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, there was no changes in the paid- up
share capital of the Company.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
The Board of Directors acknowledge the responsibility for ensuring
compliances with the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the
Companies Act, 2013 in the preparation of annual accounts for the year ended on 31st
March, 2026 and state that:
in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed and there is no material departures from the same;
the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
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 31st
March, 2026 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going
concern basis;
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
the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance
with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and
operating effectively;
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has taken the requisite steps to comply with the
recommendations concerning Corporate Governance.
A separate report on Corporate Governance together with a certificate
from the auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate
Governance as stipulated under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 forms part of this Annual Report.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING
/ OUTGO
Information on conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign
exchange earnings and outgo required to be given pursuant to Section 134(3) (m) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed
herewith as Annexure - I to this report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
The prescribed particulars of Employees required under Section 197(12)
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the as Annexure - II to this
Report.
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and forming part of the Boards' Report for the year
ended 31st March, 2026 is given in the separate Annexure of this Report.
The Annual Report excluding the aforesaid Annexure is being sent to the
Members of the Company in terms with the provision of Section 136 of the Companies Act,
2013. Members who are interested in obtaining these particulars may write to the Company
Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company. The aforesaid Annexure is also
available for inspection by Members at the Registered Office of the Company, 21 days
before the 84th Annual General Meeting and up to the date of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting during the business hours on working days.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The consolidated financial statements of the company & its
subsidiary & associate which form part of Annual Report have been prepared in
accordance with section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. Further, a statement containing
the salient features of the Financial Statement of Subsidiary Company & Associate
Company in the prescribed format AOC-I is annexed herewith as Annexure - III to
this Report. The statement also provides the details of performance and financial position
of the Subsidiary Company & Associate Company.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Audited
Financial Statements, including the consolidated financial statements & related
information of the Company & Audited Accounts of its Subsidiary Company are available
on the website www.supreme.co.in . These documents
will also be available for inspection during business hours at the registered office of
the company. Any member desirous of obtaining a copy of the said financial statement may
write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the company.
The Consolidated net profit after tax of the company R 953.98 crores
for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026 as compared to R 960.88 crores
for the previous financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
Additional details regarding performance of the Associate Company &
Subsidiary Company have been mentioned in the succeeding paragraphs.
ASSOCIATE COMPANY - SUPREME PETROCHEM LIMITED (SPL)
Consolidated Net Revenue and Net Profit of that Company for the year
ended 31st March, 2026 was R 5449.78 crores and R 329.90 crores, as against R
6096.54 crores and R 390.52 crores respectively during the previous year.
During the year under review, your Company received an aggregate amount
of R 57.87 crores as Dividend, including R 14.46 crores of Interim Dividend for the year
2025-2026.
SPL has acquired 100% equity stake in XMOLD Polymers Pvt. Ltd., a
specialist in engineered thermoplastic compounds, as part of its strategy to strengthen
downstream and value added businesses. Consequent to the acquisition of shares, XMOLD
Polymers Pvt. Ltd. has become a subsidiary of the Company with effect from 17 April 2025.
During the year under review, First Line of ABS project having 70,000
TPA capacity at Amdoshi, Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra, under license from M/s Versalis S.PA.
ltaty, was Successfully commissioned and production started from September, 2025.
Second phase of EPS capacity expansion project is also nearing
completion and is liked to be commissioned in the second week of April 2026 leading to
it's total enhanced production capacity from existing 85,000 TPA to 1,15,000 TPA.
SPL has proposed final dividend of R 8 per share in its Board meeting
held on 24th April, 2026, subject to the approval of shareholders, which would
entitle the Company to receive an amount of R 46.30 crores as dividend during the year
2026-27.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
In F.Y. 2025-2026, international sales increased in value terms
engulfing new geographies with a growth of about 10%. Efforts are on to increase the
geographical reach resulting in the opening of business in new countries and territories.
Economic conditions impacted expected growth and execution of large projects still remain
slow.
Due to evolving geo-economic situation, exports from India to Europe,
USA & erstwhile USSR countries is expected to improve in coming years. During F.Y.
2026-2027, Supreme is making focussed efforts by deploying more human resources to capture
such new opportunities. Further, volume growth is also envisaged from expansion of
business in current markets, by introducing new products & capturing high value
project orders. An ongoing process of product improvement & obtaining product
conformity certificates to varied international standards will continue substantiating
commitment of Supreme towards quality. Supreme continues to participate in various
international exhibitions & conferences to raise awareness as a potential leading
brand in piping product segment and getting encouraging response.
MATERIAL SUBSIDIARY
The Board of Directors of the Company had adopted a Policy for
determining material subsidiary company in line with the SEBI (Listing Obligations &
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Policy is uploaded on the Company's
website at www. supreme.co.in. Presently there is no material subsidiary company.
DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT / RE APPOINTMENT
Shri VK. Taparia Executive Director (00112567) of the Company, retires
by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting in accordance with provision of the
Companies Act, 2013 and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment in terms of
Section 152(6) and 196(3) of the Companies Act 2013, up to expiry of his present term of
office i.e. up to 30th September, 2027.
CESSATION
The Board of Directors condoled the sad demise on 30th
January, 2026, of Shri B.L. Taparia, a sitting Member of the Board of Directors and
Chairman of the Company. Shri B.L. Taparia had been a Member of the Board of Directors of
the Company since 15th June, 1977. Shri B.L. Taparia was elected as Chairman of
the Company on 27th October, 1994. He had significantly contributed to the
setting up of strategies/policies conducive to the growth and successful working of the
Company. As a Member of CSR Committee, he spearheaded the CSR activities of the Company.
The Board places on record its appreciation for his highly valuable
contribution to the performance of the Company.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Shri M P Taparia, Chairman & Managing Director, Shri P C Somani,
Chief Financial Officer and Shri R J Saboo, VP (Corporate Affairs) & Company Secretary
were appointed as Key Managerial Personnel of your Company, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act 2013 and there is no change in the same
during the year under review.
DISCLOSURES RELATED TO BOARD, COMMITTEES AND POLICIES
a. Board Meetings:
The Board of Directors met on 7 occasions virtually/ physically during
the year ended 31st March, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under. The details thereof are given in the
Corporate Governance Report.
b. Pursuant to amendment in Section 178(2) of the Companies Act and
SEBI LODR Regulations, the process for evaluation of the performance of the Board, its
Committees and Individual Directors (Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors &
Chairman) was undertaken as per the criteria formulated by the NRC in its meeting held on
21st January, 2026.
The Board has, on the recommendation, of the Nomination &
Remuneration Committee, framed a Nomination & Remuneration policy and Policy on
fixation of criteria for selection & appointment, removal of Directors & Senior
Management Personnel. The Nomination & Remuneration Policy and Policy on fixation of
criteria for selection & appointment of Directors & Senior Management Personnel
are annexed herewith as Annexure IV (A) & Annexure IV (B) to this Report.
c. The Company has put in place, an induction and familiarization
programme for all its Directors, including the Independent Directors.
The familiarization programme for Independent Directors in terms of
provisions of Regulation 46(2)(i) of the Listing Regulations is available on the website
of the Company.
AUDITORS
Statutory Auditors & their Report :-
The Statutory Auditors M/S Lodha & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants
having Registration No E300284 (erstwhile M/S Lodha & Co., Chartered Accountants
having Registration No 301051E) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for
the period of 5 years at the AGM Held on 28th June, 2016, to hold office as
Statutory Auditors from the conclusion of 74th Annual General Meeting till the
Conclusion of 79th Annual General Meeting and further re-appointed in 79th
Annual General Meeting to hold office from the conclusion of 79th Annual
General Meeting for a term of consecutive five years till conclusion of 84th
Annual General Meeting to be held in the calendar year 2026.
As the term of M/S Lodha & Co LLP as the Statutory Auditors of the
Company expires at the conclusion of 84th AGM, the Board of Directors of the
Company at their meeting held on 27th April, 2026, based on the recommendation
of the Audit Committee, has recommended to the Members the appointment of MSKA &
Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 105047W/ W101187), as
Statutory Auditors of the Company, for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years from the
conclusion of 84th AGM till the conclusion of the 89th AGM.
Accordingly, an Ordinary Resolution, proposing appointment of MSKA & Associates LLP,
as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive years pursuant to
Section 139 of the Act, forms part of the Notice of the 84th AGM of the
Company.
The Company has received the written consent and a certificate that
MSKA & Associates LLP satisfy the criteria provided under Section 141 of the Act and
that the appointment, if made, shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of
the Act and rules framed thereunder. Detailed profile of MSKA & Associates LLP is
given in Explanatory Statement of AGM notice. The Statutory Auditors have given a
confirmation that they are eligible to continue with their appointment and that they have
not been disqualified in any manner from continuing as Statutory Auditors.
Note on financial statement referred 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, or adverse remark.
Cost Auditors' & their Report
In terms of the provisions of Section 148 of the Act read with the
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, the Board of
Directors, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has appointed M/s. Kishore Bhatia
& Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No: 00294) as Cost Auditor of the
Company, for the financial year ending 31st March, 2027, on a remuneration as
mentioned in the Notice convening the 84th Annual General Meeting for
conducting the audit of the cost records maintained by the Company.
A Certificate from M/s. Kishore Bhatia & Associates, Cost
Accountants has been received to the effect that their appointment as Cost Auditor of the
Company, if made, would be in accordance with the limits specified under Section 141 of
the Act and Rules framed thereunder.
A resolution seeking Members' approval for remuneration payable to Cost
Auditors forms part of the Notice of the 84th Annual General Meeting of the
Company and same is recommended for your consideration.
Cost Audit Report for the year ended 31st March, 2025 was
filed with the Registrar of Companies, within the prescribed time limit and for the year
ended 31st March, 2026 the same shall be filed within prescribed time after
completion of Cost Audit by the Cost Auditors.
The Company has made and maintained requisite Cost accounts and records
as required to be maintained as specified by the Central Government under sub-section (1)
of section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS & ITS REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Section 204 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, M/s V Laxman & Co, Practicing Company Secretary (C.P No. 744),
was appointed as Secretarial Auditors of Company for the term of 5 (five) consecutive
years from 1st April, 2025 to 31st March, 2030.
Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2026 issued by M/s. V. Laxman & Co, Company Secretaries in Form MR-3 forms part
to this report - as Annexure V. The said report does not contain any observation or
qualification requiring explanation or adverse remark.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The details pertaining to composition of the Audit Committee and terms
of reference are included in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this
Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
COMPANY
There are no other material changes or commitments occurred after 31st
March 2026, which may affect the financial position of the company or may require
disclosure.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The company has in place Internal Financial Control system,
commensurate with size & complexity of its operations to ensure proper recording of
financial and operational information & compliance of various internal controls &
other regulatory & statutory compliances. During the year under review, no material or
serious observation has been received from the Internal Auditors of the Company for
inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls.
Internal Auditors' comprising of professional Chartered Accountants
monitor & evaluate the efficacy of Internal Financial Control system in the company,
its compliance with operating system, accounting procedures & policies at all the
locations of the company. Based on their report of Internal Audit function, corrective
actions in the respective area are undertaken & controls are strengthened. Significant
audit observations & corrective action suggested are presented to the Audit Committee.
The detailed para on Internal Financial Controls, its adequacy and operating effectiveness
are included in the Management Discussions & Analysis.
REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, the Auditors of the Company have not
reported any fraud, as specified under Section 143(12) of the Act to the Audit Committee.
PARTICULAR OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENT WITH RELATED PARTIES
All the transactions with Related Parties are placed before the Audit
Committee as also placed before the Board for approval. Prior omnibus approval of the
Audit Committee and the Board is obtained for the transactions which are of a foreseen and
repetitive nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the
omnibus approval so granted are audited and a statement giving details
of all related party transactions is placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of
Directors for their approval on a quarterly basis.
All transactions entered into with related parties during the year were
on arm's length basis, in the ordinary course of business and in line with the threshold
of materiality defined in the Company's policy on Related Party Transactions & are in
accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Rules issued thereunder &
Regulation 23 of (SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
During the financial year ended on 31st March, 2026, there were no transactions
with related parties which qualify as material transactions.
The details of the related party transactions are set out in Note to
the standalone financial statements forming part of this Annual Report.
The Form AOC-2 pursuant to section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act read
with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is set out as Annexure VI to
this Report.
The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is
also uploaded on the Company's website at the Link: www.supreme.co.in .
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, INVESTMENTS AND SECURITIES
The company has complied with the provisions of section 185 & 186
of the Act to the extent applicable, with respect to the loans and investments made.
VIGIL MECHANISM POLICY FOR THE DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
A "Vigil Mechanism Policy" for Directors and employees of the
Company is constituted, to provide a mechanism which ensures adequate safeguards to
employees and Directors from any victimization on raising of concerns by them of any
violations of legal or regulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any,
financial statements and reports, etc.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Your Company has an elaborate risk Management procedure and adopted a
systematic approach to mitigate risk associated with accomplishment of objectives,
operations, revenues and regulations. Your Company believes that this would ensure
mitigating steps proactively and help to achieve stated objectives. The entity's
objectives can be viewed in the context of four categories viz Strategic, Operations,
Reporting and Compliance. The Company consider activities at all levels of the
organization, viz. Enterprise level, Division level, Business unit level and Subsidiary
level, in Risk Management framework. The Risk Management process of the Company focuses on
three elements, viz. (1) Risk Assessment; (2) Risk Management; (3) Risk Monitoring.
A Risk Management Committee is constituted which has been entrusted
with the responsibility to assist the Board in
(a) Overseeing and approving the Company's enterprise risk management
framework; and (b) Overseeing that all the risk that the organization faces are properly
addressed.
The key risks and mitigating actions are also placed before the Audit
Committee of the Company. Significant audit observations and follow up actions thereon are
reported to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee reviews adequacy and effectiveness of
the Company's internal control environment and monitors the implementation of audit
recommendations, including those relating to strengthening of the Company's risk
management policies and systems.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy
of the company and the initiatives undertaken by the company on CSR activities during the
year are set out in Annexure of this Report in the format prescribed in the Companies
(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules 2014. Annexure VII (A), (B) & (C1
& C2).
The Policy is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.
supreme.co.in.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTANIBILITY REPORT
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) as
approved by the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Committee and Board of
Directors for F.Y. 2025-26, forms part of this Annual Report.
DISCLOSURE AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the
workplace and have a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment
at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules thereunder. As required
under law, an Internal Complaints Committee has been constituted for reporting and
conducting inquiry into the complaints made by the victim on the harassments at the work
place. During the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
DISCLOSURE OF MATERNITY BENEFIT COMPLIANCE
Your Company is in compliances of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 for the
year under review.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of
the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014,
the extract of the Annual Return of the Company for the previoius Financial Year is
uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed at www. supreme.co.in.
GENERAL DISCLOSURE
Your Directors state 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. Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act.
2. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,
voting or otherwise.
3. Issue of shares (sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company
under ESOS.
4. Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole Time Directors of the
Company received any remuneration or commission from its subsidiary.
5. 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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors wishes to express its gratitude and record its
sincere appreciation for the commitment and dedicated efforts put in by all the employees
at all the levels during the year. Your Directors take this opportunity to express their
grateful
appreciation for the encouragement, co-operation and support received
by the Company from the local authorities, bankers, customers, suppliers and business
associates. The directors are thankful to the esteemed shareholders for their continued
support and the confidence reposed in the Company and its management.
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