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To
The Members of
BOROSIL LIMITED (the Company)
Your Directors have immense pleasure in presenting the 16th (Sixteenth)
Annual Report on the performance of the Company together with the Audited Standalone and
Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Company's financial performance (Standalone and Consolidated) for FY 2025-26 is
summarized below:
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
Year ended March 31, 2026 |
Year ended March 31,2025 |
Year ended March 31, 2026 |
Year ended March 31, 2025 |
Revenue from Operations |
1,19,778.13 |
1,10,776.52 |
1,19,591.63 |
1,10,776.52 |
Other Income |
3,029.37 |
2,701.83 |
2,963.48 |
2,701.83 |
Profit for the year before Finance cost, Depreciation and Exceptional
Items |
19,924.94 |
19,706.94 |
19,835.67 |
19,706.48 |
Less: Finance Cost |
652.65 |
1,278.13 |
654.59 |
1,278.13 |
Less: Depreciation and Amortization Expenses |
8,681.65 |
8,103.85 |
8,682.40 |
8,103.85 |
Profit before Exceptional Items |
10,590.64 |
10,324.96 |
10,498.68 |
10,324.50 |
Less: Exceptional Item |
404.82 |
- |
404.82 |
- |
Profit Before Tax |
10,185.82 |
10,324.96 |
10,093.86 |
10,324.50 |
Less: Tax expenses |
2,627.40 |
2,901.06 |
2,627.40 |
2,901.06 |
Profit for the year |
7,558.42 |
7,423.90 |
7,466.46 |
7,423.44 |
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) |
14.08 |
(38.06) |
14.08 |
(38.06) |
Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss) for the year |
7,572.50 |
7,385.84 |
7,480.54 |
7,385.38 |
The above figures are extracted from the Standalone and Consolidated Financial
Statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in India
as specified under Sections 129 and 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the
Act) read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended and other
relevant provisions of the Act and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board
of India.
The Financial Statements as stated above are available on the Company's website at www.borosil.com
DIVIDEND
In order to conserve the resources for future growth of the Company, the Board of
Directors have not recommended any dividend for the year under review.
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (the Listing Regulations),
the Board of Directors of the Company have adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy. The
same is available on the Company's website at Dividend Distribution Policy.
RESERVES
During the year under review, the Company has not transferred any amount to the General
Reserve. For more details on Reserves, please refer to Note No. 21 of the accompanying
Standalone Financial Statement.
SHARE CAPITAL
During FY 2025-26, the paid-up equity share capital of the Company has increased from
Rs.11,95,22,990/- consisting of 11,95,22,990 fully paid-up equity shares of Rs.1/- each to
Rs.11,95,82,129/- consisting of 11,95,82,129 fully paid-up equity shares of Rs.1/- each on
account of allotment of 59,139 equity shares of face value of Rs.1/- each upon exercise of
stock options under Borosil Limited - Employee Stock Option Scheme 2020.
During the year under review, the Company has neither issued shares with differential
voting rights nor sweat equity shares.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW (STANDALONE)
During FY 2025-26, the Company achieved Revenue from Operations of Rs.1,197.78 crores
as against Rs. 1,107.77 crores in FY 2024-25, representing a growth of 8.1%. This includes
other operating income of Rs. 26.69 crores during FY 2025-26 as against Rs. 19.19 crores
in FY 2024-25.
The Profit Before Finance Cost, Depreciation and Exceptional Items for the year
amounted to Rs.199.25 crores, representing margin of 16.6%, an increase by 1.1%. The
Company's Operational Profit Before Tax was Rs.83.43 crores in FY 2025-26 as compared to
Rs.83.87 crores in FY 2024-25. The Company earned Other Income of Rs.30.29 crores during
FY 2025-26 as compared to Rs.27.02 crores in FY 2024-25. The other income during FY
2024-25 was primarily on account of income from investments, Royalty Income and reversal
of provision for stamp duty. The Company recorded Profit Before Tax of Rs.101.86 crores in
FY 2025-26 as compared to Rs.103.25 crores in FY 2024-25.
Profit After Tax (PAT) during FY 2025-26 was Rs.75.58 crores as against Rs.74.24 crores
in the previous year, showing a growth of 1.8%. The effective tax rate for FY 2025-26,
including provisions for deferred tax was 25.79%, as compared to an effective tax rate of
28.10% during FY 2024-25. The higher effective tax rate during the previous year was
primarily due to discontinuation of indexation benefits on long-term capital assets,
effective July 23, 2024, resulting in a reversal of deferred tax credit.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW (CONSOLIDATED)
During FY 2025-26, the Company achieved Revenue from Operations of Rs.1195.92 crores as
against Rs.1107.77 crores in FY 2024-25, representing a growth of 8.0%. This includes
other operating income of Rs.24.84 crores during FY 2025-26 as against Rs.19.19 crores in
FY 2024-25.
The Profit Before Finance Cost, Depreciation and Exceptional Items for the year
amounted to Rs.198.36 crores, representing margin of 16.59%, an increase by 0.7%.
The Company's Operational Profit Before Tax was Rs.83.34 crores in FY 2025-26 as
compared to Rs.83.86 crores in FY 2024-25.
The Company earned Other Income of Rs.29.63 crores during FY 2025-26 as compared to
Rs.27.02 crores in FY 2024-25. The other income during FY 2025-26 was primarily on account
of income from investments, royalty income and reversal of provision for stamp duty.
The Company recorded a Profit Before Tax of Rs.100.94 crores in FY 2025-26 as compared
to Rs.103.25 crores in FY 2024-25. Profit After Tax (PAT) during FY 2025-26 was Rs.74.66
crores as against Rs.74.23 crores in the previous year. The effective tax rate for FY
2025-26 was 26.03% as against 28.10% in the previous year. The higher effective tax rate
during the previous year was primarily due to discontinuation of indexation benefits on
long-term capital assets, effective July 23, 2024, resulting in a reversal of deferred tax
credit.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company has net debt of Rs.49.75 crores as against Rs.26.55
crores as of March 31, 2025. In line with its treasury policy, all incremental funds are
invested in high credit quality secured debt instruments.
During FY 2025-26, the Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) was 10.69%. However, the
operating ROCE was 10.68% (excluding surplus funds of Rs.83.46 crores, deferred tax of
Rs.19.55 crores and capital work in progress of Rs.117.72 crores). The closing capital
employed for the business was Rs.841.70 crores with Earnings before Interest and Tax
(EBIT) of Rs.89.88 crores. The EBIT margin of the Company during FY 2025-26 was 7.52%.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated
under the Listing Regulations, forms part of this Annual Report as Annexure A.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility
and Sustainability Report (BRSR) disclosing initiatives taken by the
Company from an environmental, social and governance perspective, forms part of this
Annual Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of Corporate Governance
and adhering to the Corporate Governance requirements and transparency in all its
dealings, and places high emphasis on business ethics.
As per Regulation 34 read with Schedule V to the Listing Regulations, a separate report
on Corporate Governance, together with a certificate from M/s. Chaturvedi & Shah LLP,
Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.101720W/ W100355), Statutory Auditors of the
Company, regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated
under the Listing Regulations, forms part of this Annual Report.
BOROSIL ESOP SCHEME
The Company has in force Borosil Limited - Employee Stock Option Scheme,
2020 (NEW ESOS 2020), which is in line with the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021
(SBEB Regulations).
The Borosil Limited - Special Purpose Employee Stock Option Plan, 2020 (ESOP
2020) was implemented pursuant to the provisions of the Composite Scheme of
Amalgamation and Arrangement sanctioned by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal,
Mumbai Bench, vide its order dated January 15, 2020.
As on the date of this Report, there are no outstanding options under ESOP 2020. All
the options granted under ESOP 2020 have either been vested and exercised or have lapsed
in accordance with the terms of ESOP 2020. Accordingly, having fulfilled its intended
purpose, ESOP 2020 has ceased to be in force.
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and subject to
the approval of the shareholders of the Company and other regulatory/statutory approvals
as may be necessary, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 19, 2026,
considered and approved the following modification/amendment to NEW ESOS 2020, in
accordance with the provisions of the SBEB Regulations and the Companies Act, 2013:
a. the amendment in NEW ESOS 2020 with respect to exercise price as detailed in the
explanatory statement forming part of the Notice of the ensuing 16th AGM of the
Company, to align it with the best industry practices, to make it more motivating for the
employees and to bring in more efficiency; and
b. enable the trust route for carrying out administration activities under NEW ESOS
2020, through an irrevocable employee welfare trust to be set up by the Company.
The resolutions seeking shareholders' approval in respect of the above matters, along
with the Explanatory Statement thereto, form part of the Notice of the ensuing 16th
Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Company has obtained a certificate from M/s. Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP,
Practicing Company Secretaries, Secretarial Auditor of the Company, confirming that the
ESOP Scheme, viz. NEW ESOS 2020 has been implemented in accordance with the SBEB
Regulations and in accordance with the resolutions passed by the Board of Directors, who
were authorized in this behalf, and the shareholders in the general meeting, respectively.
This certificate will be available for inspection by the Members during the Annual General
Meeting.
The details required to be disclosed under Regulation 14 of the SBEB Regulations in
respect of NEW ESOS 2020 are available on the Company's website at www.borosil.com.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES AND THEIR PERFORMANCE
Acalypha Realty Limited (ARL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company, intends to venture in the real estate business and is yet to commence its
business operations. During the year ended March 31,2026, ARL incurred a loss of Rs. 0.50
lakh, as compared to a loss of Rs. 0.46 lakh during the previous year ended March 31,
2025.
Stylenest India Limited (SIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company, was incorporated on April 08, 2025. SIL is engaged, inter alia, in the business
of manufacturing, marketing, and distributing household and kitchenware products and
related items. SIL has established a manufacturing facility at Jaipur, Rajasthan,
comprising three double-wall production lines for vacuum-insulated stainless- steel
flasks, bottles, and containers. The commercial production from this facility is scheduled
to commence during FY 2026-27. The affairs of SIL are progressing satisfactorily. During
the year ended March 31, 2026, SIL incurred a loss of Rs. 8.56 lakhs.
The Company does not have any associate/Joint venture companies.
The Company has formulated a Policy for determining material subsidiaries. The said
policy is available on the Company's website at Material Subsidiary Policy.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Consolidated Financial Statement of the Company for FY 2025-26 is prepared in
compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and as stipulated under Regulation 33
of the Listing Regulations, as well as in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards
notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended. The
Audited Consolidated Financial Statement, together with the Auditor's Report thereon,
forms part of this Annual Report.
A statement providing details of performance, contribution to the overall performance
of the Company and salient features of the financial statement of the Subsidiary Companies
is provided as an Annexure (Form AOC-1) to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statement of
the Company and therefore, not repeated in this Report to avoid duplication.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the Audited Standalone and
Consolidated Financial Statement of the Company, along with relevant documents and the
Financial Statement of the Subsidiary Companies, are available on the Company's website at
Audited Financial Statements and Annual Report.
Any member desirous of obtaining copies of the Financial Statement of the Subsidiary
Companies may write an e-mail to bl.secretarial@borosil.com.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS / LEADERSHIP REALIGNMENT
Based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of
Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on May 19, 2026, approved certain changes in
the leadership structure of the Company with effect from May 20, 2026, with a view to
strengthening the Company's operational leadership and driving its next phase of growth
and transformation.
In this regard, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Rituraj Sharma, who was
serving as President & Senior Management Personnel (SMP) of the Company,
as the Chief Executive Officer (Key Managerial Personnel) of the Company. In his new role,
Mr. Rituraj Sharma will lead the overall business and operational affairs of the Company,
including oversight of its manufacturing operations and various plants.
Mr. Rituraj Sharma has been associated with the Company for over 20 years and has
extensive experience across business operations, sales, distribution, marketing and
strategic management. Mr. Rituraj Sharma has been a key architect in shaping the
high-growth trajectory of the Company's consumer business and has played a significant
role in strengthening the Company's market presence and brand salience. Over the years, he
has led several strategic initiatives, including new category introductions, sales
transformation, distribution expansion, technology adoption, and analytics-led business
management. This has helped build a sharper, faster, and more agile organization. Mr.
Sharma is a management graduate from the University of Bombay and has also completed a
Senior Management Program from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
Consequent to the aforesaid appointment, the Board also approved the re-designation of
Mr. Shreevar Kheruka from Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer to Managing
Director of the Company. There is no change in the overall terms and conditions of
appointment of Mr. Shreevar Kheruka, except to the extent of the change in designation.
There was no change in the composition of the Board of Directors during the year under
review. In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary (DIN: 07425111), Whole-time
Director of the Company, retires by rotation and, being eligible, has offered himself for
re-appointment.
Independent Directors & declaration of their Independence
As at March 31,2026, the Company has 4 (four) Independent Directors, namely, Ms. Anupa
Sahney, Mr. Kewal Handa, Mr. Kanwar Bir Singh Anand and Mr. Adarsh Menon.
All Independent Directors have confirmed that they meet the criteria of independence
prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1 )(b) of the Listing
Regulations. In the opinion of the Board, they satisfy the conditions specified under the
Listing Regulations and are independent of the management. Further, in terms of Regulation
25(8) of the Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors have confirmed that they are
not aware of any circumstances or situations that exist or may reasonably be anticipated
to impair or affect their ability to discharge their duties with objective and independent
judgment, free from any external influence. The Board of Directors of the Company have
taken on record the declaration and confirmation submitted by the Independent Directors
after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same. The Independent Directors
have also confirmed that they have complied with Schedule IV to the Act and the Company's
Code of Conduct. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as
Independent Directors of the Company.
The Board of Directors believes that the Company's Independent Directors are
distinguished professionals, possessing deep expertise and extensive experience across a
broad range of areas. They uphold the highest standards of integrity and maintain their
independence from management.
The Company has received confirmation from the Independent Directors of the Company
regarding the registration of their names in the databank maintained by the Indian
Institute of Corporate Affairs in terms of Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and
Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
Familiarization Program for Independent Directors
The details of the familiarization program for the Independent Directors are provided
in the Corporate Governance section, which forms part of this Annual Report.
Board Committees
As on March 31, 2026, the Board has the following statutory Committees according to
their respective roles and defined scope:
Audit Committee;
Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;
Stakeholders Relationship Committee; and
Risk Management Committee.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors accepted all recommendations made
by the Committees of the Board, with no instances of non-acceptance. The details of the
composition of the Board and its Committees, number of meetings held, attendance of Board
and Committee members at such meetings, including the terms of reference of the
Committees, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this
Annual Report.
The composition and terms of reference of all the Committees of the Company are in line
with the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations.
Number of Board Meetings
The Board of Directors of the Company met seven (7) times during the year on April 02,
2025, May 19, 2025, August 14, 2025, November 07, 2025, December 24, 2025, February 05,
2026 and March 10, 2026.
Board Evaluation
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 134 and 178 of the Act, read with Regulation
17(10) of the Listing Regulations and in accordance with the Nomination and Remuneration
Policy of the Company, the Company has put in place a structured framework for the annual
performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and individual Directors.
The evaluation process was carried out through structured questionnaires designed to
seek feedback on the functioning and effectiveness of the Board, its Committees and
individual Directors. The feedback received from the Directors was duly collated, analysed
and discussed, and the key observations were presented to the Chairman of the Board.
The evaluation of individual Directors was based on, inter alia, parameters such as
attendance and participation, contribution to deliberations, commitment, understanding of
the business, effective utilization of knowledge and expertise, integrity, maintenance of
confidentiality, independence of judgement, adherence to the Code of Conduct, and
alignment with the Company's values, vision and mission.
The evaluation of the Board, as a whole, covered aspects including the effectiveness of
corporate governance practices, clarity of roles of the Chairman, Executive and
Non-Executive Directors, appropriate mix of skills, experience and diversity, quality of
discussions on critical issues, oversight of strategy implementation, financial reporting
processes, internal controls and audit functions, ethical standards, compliance framework,
and succession planning for the Board and senior management.
The performance evaluation of the Committees of the Board was based on criteria such as
their composition, frequency and conduct of meetings, effectiveness in discharging their
roles and responsibilities, level of independence, quality of recommendations to the
Board, and adequacy of information and clarifications sought from management and auditors.
Based on the outcome of the evaluation, the Board noted with satisfaction that its
overall performance, as well as that of its Committees and individual Directors, including
Independent Directors, was effective and satisfactory.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP)
As at March 31, 2026, in terms of the provisions of Section 2(51) and Section 203 of
the Act, the following are the KMPs of the Company:
Mr. Shreevar Kheruka - Vice Chairman, Managing Director & CEO*;
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary - Whole-time Director;
Mr. Anand Sultania - Chief Financial Officer; and
Mr. Bhaunik Shah - Interim Company Secretary and Compliance Officer#.
Mr. Shreevar Kheruka has been redesignated from Managing Director & CEO to
Managing Director of the Company with effect from May 20, 2026.
During the year under review, pursuant to his resignation, Mr. Suresh Savaliya ceased
to hold the position of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Key Managerial Personnel
and Senior Management Personnel) of the Company with effect from the close of business
hours on September 30, 2025.
# Subsequently, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Bhaunik Shah as the Company Secretary and
Compliance Officer in an interim capacity, designated as Interim Company
Secretary (Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel), with effect
from December 24, 2025.
# Thereafter, upon further recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Bhaunik Shah as the Company Secretary and
Compliance Officer (Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel) of the
Company, with effect from May 19, 2026.
Mr. Rituraj Sharma, who was serving as President & Senior Management Personnel of
the Company, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (Key Managerial Personnel)
of the Company with effect from May 20, 2026.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has in place a Nomination and Remuneration Policy governing the appointment
and remuneration of Directors, including Key Managerial Personnel and other employees. The
Policy sets out the guiding principles for the Nomination and Remuneration Committee for
identifying and recommending individuals who are qualified to become Directors, as well as
for assessing the independence of Directors at the time of their appointment.
The Policy further provides that remuneration is aligned with individual performance,
overall organizational performance and prevailing industry benchmarks, with a view to
attracting, retaining and motivating talent.
The salient features of the said policy are set out in the Corporate Governance Report,
which forms part of this Annual Report.
The said policy is available on the website of the Company at Remuneration Policy.
BOARD DIVERSITY
The Company recognises and embraces the importance of a diverse Board in driving its
success and long-term sustainability. It believes that a truly diverse Board enables a
broader range of perspectives, insights and experiences, including differences in thought,
knowledge, skills, industry and regional experience, cultural and geographical background,
age and gender, thereby strengthening decision-making and enhancing the Company's
competitive advantage.
The Board has adopted a Policy on Diversity of the Board of Directors, which sets out
the framework and approach for promoting and maintaining diversity at the Board level.
WHISTLE BLOWER / VIGIL MECHANISM POLICY
The Company promotes safe, ethical and compliant conduct across all its business
activities and has put in place a mechanism for reporting illegal or unethical behavior.
The Company has established a robust and independent Vigil Mechanism, facilitated through
an external service provider, and a Whistleblower Policy in accordance with the provisions
of the Act and the Listing Regulations. Employees and other stakeholders are encouraged to
report actual or suspected violations of applicable laws and regulations and the Code of
Conduct. Additional details about the Vigil Mechanism and Whistleblower Policy of the
Company are explained in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual
Report, and the Policy is available on the website of the Company at Vigil Mechanism
and Whistle-Blower Policy.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Amid continuous shift in business paradigm marked by geopolitical shifts, technological
disruption, regulatory changes, and market volatility, effective risk management has
become essential for sustainable business performance. The Company acknowledges the range
of potential risks and remains committed to proactively manage such risks to facilitate
the achievement of business objectives.
With this context in mind, the Company has developed and implemented an Enterprise Risk
Management (ERM) Policy and framework, benchmarked with leading
international risk management standards such as ISO 31000:2018 and Committee of Sponsoring
Organization of the Treadway Commission ('COSO') - 2017 ERM Integrated Framework. The ERM
Policy and Framework outlines the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders across
the organization to strengthen risk governance; establishes processes of risk management,
viz. Risk Identification, Assessment, Prioritization, Mitigation, Monitoring and
Reporting; and facilitates a coordinated and integrated approach for managing Risks &
Opportunities across the organization. The management teams across businesses and
functions analyzes risks in their operations and related to their strategic objectives, at
least annually, considering bottom-up risk assessment, an external outlook and top
management input.
In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 21 of the Listing Regulations, the
Board has formed a Risk Management Committee. The Risk Management Committee conducts
integrated risk and performance reviews on bi-annual basis along with the Senior
Executives engaged in different business divisions and functions. The Committee reviews
the top identified enterprise level risks and the effectiveness of the existing controls
and developed mitigation plans to provide feedback and guidance on treatment and
mitigation of the existing and emerging risks. The Risk Management Committee has also
adopted the practice of reviewing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to facilitate in-depth
analysis of the identified risks, evaluating the adequacy of existing risk management
systems and advising for any additional actions and areas of improvement required for
effective implementation of the ERM Policy and Framework. The Committee also ensures the
allocation of sufficient resources for the business to effectively mitigate key risks
including cyber security risk and ensure that business value is safeguarded and enhanced
consistently. The overall ERM program developed by the Company rests on the foundation of
continuous training and development of employees across all the levels on risk management
practices to enhance the awareness of ERM framework and foster a culture of risk- informed
decision-making.
COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
The Company has established a compliance mechanism to monitor and ensure compliance
with applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines, commensurate with the size and
nature of its operations. During FY 2025-26, compliance certificates received from the
respective departments and/or generated through the compliance management tool maintained
by the Company were periodically placed before and taken on record by the Board of
Directors at its meetings. The Board is of the opinion that the Company has adequate and
effective systems and processes to monitor and ensure compliance with applicable legal and
regulatory requirements, and that such systems and processes were operating effectively
during the year under review.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has established internal control systems that are commensurate with its
size, scale, and the nature of its operations. These systems encompass well-defined
policies and procedures, robust IT frameworks, clearly delegated authority matrices,
appropriate segregation of duties, and a comprehensive internal audit and review
mechanism.
Roles and responsibilities across functions are clearly articulated and
institutionalized. The Company undertakes periodic reviews of its systems and processes to
ensure they remain aligned with the evolving scale and complexity of its operations and
the changing business environment.
During the year under review, the effectiveness of internal controls, including both
their design and operating effectiveness, was evaluated. No material weaknesses or
significant deficiencies were identified.
During FY 2025-26, internal audit activities were carried out by the Company's in-house
internal audit team as well as by Mahajan & Aibara, Chartered Accountants LLP, the
joint internal auditors. The Audit Committee reviews internal audit findings and monitors
corrective actions on a quarterly basis.
The Company has established adequate internal financial controls with reference to the
financial statements, commensurate with the size and nature of its business. These
controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with
applicable accounting standards. The Board is of the opinion that the Company's internal
financial controls were adequate and operating effectively during the year under review
for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the
Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds
and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely
preparation of reliable financial information.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year under review, all contracts/arrangements/ transactions entered into by
the Company with related parties were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's
length basis. Contracts/arrangements/transactions that were material 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.
The Company has not entered into any contract/ arrangement/transaction with related
parties that is 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.
The Company has formulated a policy on dealing with RPTs. The same is available on the
Company's website at Related Party Transaction Policy.
The details of RPTs that were entered during FY 2025-26 are given in the Notes forming
part of the Standalone Financial Statement, which forms part of this Annual Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The Company has consistently reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development
through the implementation of a comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
strategy. Its initiatives focus on supporting nutritional requirements, including
provision of food and meals to promote Olympic sports in India; advancing education
through curriculum enrichment, infrastructure development, teacher welfare and
professional development, and enhancement of extracurricular opportunities; promoting
access to education; distributing milk, food, and nutritious meals to poor and orphan
patients; and providing education and shelter to underprivileged children, along with
vocational training, skill development, community engagement, and talent nurturing,
environmental sustainability initiatives, including tree plantation drives, as well as
infrastructure development through the construction of a girls' public library.
Through these focused interventions, the Company seeks to create a meaningful and
lasting impact on society, enhancing quality of life while generating shared value for
both the communities it serves and the Company.
The details of contribution made by the Company during the year under review towards
the CSR activities are as under:
Sr. No. CSR Project or activity |
Amount spent during FY 2025-26 (Rs. in lakhs) |
1 Inspire Institute of Sport - towards food, meals and other such
nutritional requirements for promoting Olympic sports in India |
110.00 |
2 Anglo-Scottish Education Society (Cathedral & John Connon
School) - towards curriculum enrichment, infrastructure development projects, teacher
welfare and professional development, and enhancement of extracurricular opportunities for
students. |
16.50 |
3 'Friends of Tribals Society', Mumbai, for One Teacher School' called
as 'Ekal Vidyala', for promoting education. |
30.00 |
4 Seva Yagna Samiti - towards distributing milk, food, and nutritional
meals as a healthy diet food to poor and orphan patients. |
6.00 |
5 Calcutta Social Project - towards providing education and shelter to
underprivileged children. Imparting vocational training, developing their skills,
community engagement initiatives and talent nurturing. |
10.00 |
6 Tree Plantation Drive (Mission Hariyalo Rajasthan) and World
Environment Day 2025 - Awareness Activities. |
1.95 |
7 Construction of girls' public library at Anantpura Gram Panchayat,
Jaipur, Rajasthan |
14.14 |
Total |
188.59 |
The Annual Report on CSR activities in terms of Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate
Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014, is attached herewith as Annexure B to this
Report. For other details regarding the CSR Committee, please refer to the Corporate
Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. The CSR Policy is available on
the Company's website at CSR Policy.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) of the Act, read with Section 134(3)(a) of
the Act and Rules framed thereunder, the Annual Return in Form MGT-7 for FY 2025-26 is
available on the website of the Company at Form MGT-7.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
During the year under review, there were no significant/ material orders passed by the
Regulators/Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its
future operations.
AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT Statutory Auditors
M/s. Chaturvedi & Shah LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration
No.101720W/W100355) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the Annual
General Meeting held on August 26, 2021, for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years from the
conclusion of the 11th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the
ensuing 16th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
M/s. Chaturvedi & Shah LLP has confirmed that they are eligible for re-appointment
for a second term of five (5) consecutive years in accordance with the provisions of the
Act. The Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, at their respective meetings held on
May 19, 2026, have recommended the re-appointment of M/s. Chaturvedi & Shah LLP for a
second term of five (5) consecutive years, subject to the approval of the Members. A
resolution seeking approval of the Members for the re-appointment of M/s. Chaturvedi &
Shah LLP, for a second term of five (5) consecutive years, has been incorporated in the
Notice of the ensuing 16th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The Notes on financial statements referred to in the Auditors' Reports are
self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Statutory Auditors' Reports
for FY 2025-26 do not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or
disclaimer.
Cost Auditors
During FY 2025-26, maintenance of cost records and the requirement of cost audit, as
prescribed under the provisions of Section 148 of the Act and Rules made thereunder, did
not apply to the Company.
Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made thereunder and
Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, and pursuant to the recommendations of the
Audit Committee and Board of Directors at their respective meetings held on May 19, 2025,
M/s. Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, (Firm Registration
Number: L2023MH013400), were appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company at the
Annual General Meeting held on July 29, 2025, for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years
from the conclusion of the 15th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of
the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Report of the Secretarial
Auditors in Form MR-3 for FY 2025-26 is attached as Annexure C to this Report.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, the Company
has obtained a Secretarial Compliance Report for FY 2025-26 from M/s. Dhrumil M. Shah
& Co. LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
The Secretarial Audit Report and Secretarial Compliance Report do not contain any
qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimer.
Reporting of Fraud
During the year under review, the Statutory and Secretarial Auditors have not reported
any instances of fraud committed in the Company by its officers or employees to the Audit
Committee under Section 143(12) of the Act.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
On the basis of the disclosures given in the Annual Accounts and on further discussion
with the Statutory Auditors of the Company from time to time, the Board of Directors state
as under:
(a) that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards
read with requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act have been followed and there
are no material departures from the same;
(b) that we have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and
made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the
profit of the Company for that period;
(c) that we have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) that we have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) that we 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) that we have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS
During the year under review, in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Act,
the Company granted an inter-corporate deposit to SIL, its wholly owned subsidiary, and
also provided a corporate guarantee on behalf of SIL in respect of financial assistance
availed by it from a bank. For details of loans given by the Company during the year under
review, please refer to Note No. 9 to the Standalone Financial Statement, which forms part
of this Annual Report. For details of investments made by the Company during the year
under review, please refer to Note Nos. 8 and 13 to the Standalone Financial Statement,
which forms part of this Annual Report.
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
The Company maintains a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual harassment in the
workplace and has implemented an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in compliance with the
provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act). The Policy is available on the
Company's website at Policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace.
In accordance with the requirements of the POSH Act and the rules framed thereunder,
the Company has constituted Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) to address and resolve
complaints relating to sexual harassment at the workplace. A summary of complaints
received and addressed during FY 2025-26 is provided below:
Details of complaints received during FY 2025-26 |
Nil |
Number of complaints disposed of during FY 2025-26 |
NA |
Number of cases pending for more than 90 days |
NA |
Number of cases pending as on March 31,2026 |
Nil |
THE CODE ON SOCIAL SECURITY, 2020 - MATERNITY BENEFIT
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. The Company provides maternity leave and related benefits to eligible employees in
accordance with the statutory requirements and is committed to supporting the health,
well-being, and work-life balance of its employees during maternity.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required pursuant to
the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are annexed as Annexure
D to this Report.
In terms of the provisions of 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, a
statement containing particulars of employees forms part of this Report. In accordance
with the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, this Annual Report and the Audited
Financial Statements are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding
the aforesaid statement. The said statement is available for inspection electronically by
the Members of the Company. Any Member interested in obtaining a copy thereof may write to
the Company Secretary at bl.secretarial@borosil.com.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign
exchange earnings and outgo as stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with
Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are furnished as Annexure E to
this Report.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company is in compliance with applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2,
relating to 'Meetings of the Board of Directors' and 'General Meetings', respectively,
issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
There has been no change in the nature of the business of the Company during the
year under review.
No Director of the Company is in receipt of any remuneration or commission from
its subsidiary.
During the year under review, the Company did not have any scheme or provision
for the purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of
employees. The Company now proposes to introduce such a scheme and, accordingly, the
resolutions seeking shareholders' approval in this regard, together with the relevant
Explanatory Statement, form part of the Notice of the ensuing 16th Annual
General Meeting of the Company.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public falling within the
meaning of the provisions of Sections 73 and 76 of the Act and the Rules framed
thereunder.
There has been no issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees
of the Company under any scheme, save and except Employees' Stock Option Scheme referred
to in this Report.
No application has been made or any proceeding pending against the Company under
the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, as amended from time to time.
There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial
Institution.
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, subsequent to the close of FY 2025-26, till the date of this Report.
APPRECIATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors appreciate the hard work, dedication, and commitment of all the employees
of the Company. The Directors extend their sincere gratitude to the shareholders,
government and regulatory authorities, banks, rating agencies, stock exchanges,
depositories, auditors, customers, vendors, business partners, suppliers, distributors,
communities in the neighborhood of the Company's operations and other stakeholders for
their continuous support and the confidence they have placed in the Management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
P. K. Kheruka |
Date: May 19, 2026 |
Chairman |
Place: Kollengode (Kerala) |
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