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ADF Foods Ltd.

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NSE: ADFFOODSEQ BSE: 519183ISIN: INE982B01027INDUSTRY: Food Processing & Packaging

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Market Cap. (Rs.) 2692.32 Cr. P/BV 5.82 Book Value (Rs.) 42.12
52 Week High/Low (Rs.) 354/211 FV/ML 2/1 P/E(X) 38.88
Bookclosure 06/08/2025 EPS (Rs.) 6.30 Div Yield (%) 0.49
Year End :2025-03 

Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the Thirty Fifth Annual Report together with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended
31st March, 2025.

A. FINANCIAL RESULTS:

The performance of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 is summarized below:

Particulars

Standalone

Consolidated

2024-25

2023-24 |

2024-25

2023-24

Revenue from operations

47,840.55

41,411.83 ^

58,958.15

52,033.01

Other Income

994.39

1,091.18

1,406.34

1,108.89

Total Income

48,834.94

42,503.01 |

60,364.49

53,141.90

Total Expenditure

Cost of materials consumed

18,409.17

14,449.16 |

18,409.17

14,449.16

Purchase of Stock-in-trade

230.29

300.60

9,931.37

6,141.91

Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress and stock-
in-trade

(677.81)

298.92

(3,523.43)

1,372.61

Employee benefits expense

2,856.41

2,504.94

4,187.84

3,354.35

Financial cost

118.86

80.31

257.61

233.63

Depreciation and amortization

754.07

638.19

1,824.83

1,559.40

Other expenses

16,501.24

13,658.24

20,117.03

16,223.70

Total Expenses

38,192.23

31,930.36 |

51,204.42

43,334.77

Profit before exceptional and extraordinary items and tax

10,642.71

10,572.65

9,160.07

9,807.13

Exceptional Items

-

-

-

-

Profit before tax

10,642.71

10,572.65

9,160.07

9,807.13

Current tax

2,354.75

2,560.42

2,395.23

2,597.50

Deferred tax

335.15

174.53

(94.79)

(38.73)

Prior year's tax adjustment

(65.94)

(126.25)

(65.94)

(130.42)

Total tax expenses

2,623.96

2,608.70 |

2,234.50

2,428.35

Net Profit ( ) / Loss (-)

8,018.75

7,963.95

6,925.57

7,378.78

Net other Comprehensive income for the year

(25.66)

54.40

124.75

147.47

Total comprehensive income for the year

7,993.09

8,018.35

7,050.32

7,526.25

EPS (Basic)*

7.30

7.25

6.30

6.85

EPS (Diluted)*

7.30

7.25

6.30

6.85

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The Standalone total income for the Financial Year ended 31*March, 2025 stood at ? 48,834.94 Lakhs as against the corresponding figures of
previous Financial Year which stood at ? 42,503.01 Lakhs representing growth of 14.90%. The Consolidated total income for the Financial Year
ended 31st March, 2025 stood at
f 60,364.49 Lakhs as against the corresponding figures of previous Financial Year which stood at ? 53,141.90 Lakhs
representing growth of 13.60%.

The Standalone Profit Before Tax for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 stood at ? 10,642.71 Lakhs as against the corresponding figures of
previous Financial Year which stood at ? 10,572.65 Lakhs. The Consolidated Profit Before Tax for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 stood at
f 9,160.07 Lakhs as against the corresponding figures of previous Financial Year which stood at f 9,807.13 Lakhs.

B. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:

Brand Performance:

The Company's flagship brand, 'Ashoka', continued to demonstrate robust growth momentum, driven by the introduction of new products and
deeper market penetration. Additionally, the Company's global mainstream brand, "Truly Indian," expanded its footprint by securing listings in
over 1,400 supermarket outlets and on various online platforms across the United States. The brand also diversified its portfolio by venturing into
new product segments such as frozen Indian breads, snacks, wraps, ready-to-eat curries, and rice.

'ADF Soul' brand advanced its market reach in India according to the Company's growth roadmap. During the year, the Company expanded
its presence in Quick Commerce and Modern Trade channels along with strengthening its presence across E-Commerce channels, including its
proprietary E-Commerce platform
www.soul-foods.in. The Company also enhanced its product portfolio by introducing a range of Dips across

the trade channels and by adding an exciting range of frozen naans, parathas and snacks in select Modern Trade outlets in select markets. The
response received from the customers is very encouraging. The Company continues its investment in team building and brand building initiatives
which should start generating momentum over medium to long term.

On the strategic front, the Company acquired the remaining 30% stake in Vibrant Foods New Jersey LLC, thereby attaining full ownership. This
transaction positions the Company to create long-term value through more focused operational support, strategic oversight, and enhanced cost
efficiencies.

The first phase of the Company's greenfield facility in Surat is anticipated to commence operations in the second half of FY 2025-26, entailing a
total capital outlay of approximately INR 90 crore. Once fully operational, this facility is projected to generate revenues of around INR 250 crore on
utilization of full capacity.

Further, the Company has established a state-of-the-art cold storage facility in Nadiad, designed to optimize resource utilization, improve
operational planning, and streamline order fulfilment for finished goods. The company has also undertaken brownfield activities at Nasik plant
which has significantly enhanced the production of Ready to eat category.

These developments collectively underscore the Company's commitment to bolstering its supply chain and production capabilities in pursuit of
sustainable growth.

C. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE 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 THE DATE OF THE REPORT:

There are no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the
Financial Year 2024-25 to which the Financial Statements relate and the date of this Report.

D. SHARE CAPITAL:

Your Company's Authorised Share Capital as on the date of this Report is f 25,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Crore Only) divided into 12,50,00,000
(Twelve Crore Fifty Lakh) equity shares of ? 2/- each.

The Paid-up Share Capital as on the date of this Report is f 21,97,27,190/- (Rupees Twenty One Crore Ninety Seven Lakh Twenty Seven Thousand
One Hundred and Ninety Only) divided into 10,98,63,595 (Ten Crore Ninety Eight Lakh Sixty Three Thousand Five Hundred and Ninety Five) equity
shares of ? 2/- each.

Your Company has not issued any Shares with differential voting rights or by way of rights issue or sweat equity shares or shares under ESOP.
Further, it has not provided any money to its employees for purchase of its own shares, hence your Company has nothing to report in respect of
Rule 4(4), Rule 8, Rule 12(9) and Rule 16 of the Companies (Share Capital & Debentures) Rules, 2014.

E. DIVIDEND:

During the year, the Company issued an Interim Dividend of ? 0.60/- per share (i.e. 30%) on equity share of face value of ? 2/- each in the month of
November, 2024, involving a cash outflow of
f 6.59 crore.

Further, based on the performance of the Company, the Board of Directors of your Company, at their meeting held on 14th May, 2025, recommended
a Final Dividend at
? 0.60/- per share (i.e. 30%) on equity shares of face value of ? 2/- each for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025, subject to
the approval of the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting ('AGM') to be held on 12th August, 2025. The Board has recommended the
dividend based on the parameters laid down in the Dividend Distribution Policy and dividend will be paid out of the profits of the year.

The final dividend on equity shares, if approved by the Members, would involve a cash outflow of f 6.59 crore. The total dividend for Financial Year
2024-25 amounts to ? 1.20/- per share (i.e. 60 %) and would involve a total cash outflow of
f 13.18 crore, resulting in a dividend payout of 16.46%
of the standalone net profit of the Company.

The Final Dividend, if approved by the Shareholders at the ensuing AGM will be paid within 30 (thirty) days from the date of declaration of
dividend, to those Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members / List of Beneficial Owners of the Company as on 6th August, 2025
("Record Date"), received from the Depositories i.e. National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India) Limited.

The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from 7th August, 2025 to 12th August, 2025 (both days
inclusive) for the purpose of payment of Final Dividend for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025.

In view of the changes made under the Income Tax Act, 1961, by the Finance Act, 2020, dividends paid or distributed by the Company shall be
taxable in the hands of the Shareholders. The Company shall, accordingly, make the payment of the Final Dividend after deduction of tax at source,
wherever applicable.

Pursuant to Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (" SEBI Listing Regulations"), the top 1000
listed entities based on market capitalization, calculated as on 31st March of every financial year are required to formulate a Dividend Distribution
Policy which shall be disclosed on the website of the listed entity and a web-link shall also be provided in their Annual Reports. Accordingly,
the Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company can be accessed using the following link:
https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/
Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf.

F. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:

During the year, your Company has not transferred any amount to General Reserves. Further, the Company does not propose to transfer any
amount to General Reserve on declaration of the Final Dividend.

G. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:

As on 31st March, 2025, your Company has Four Subsidiaries viz. ADF Foods UK Limited, Power Brands (Foods) Private Limited, ADF Foods
(India) Limited and Telluric Foods (India) Limited and four step-down Subsidiaries viz. Telluric Foods Limited, ADF Holdings (USA) Limited,
ADF Foods (USA) Limited and Vibrant Foods New Jersey LLC. Power Brands (Foods) Private Limited is undergoing Voluntary Liquidation vide
Special Resolution passed by the Members on 5th November, 2012. Hence, the annual financial statements as on 31st March, 2025 of the said
Subsidiary are not required to be prepared.

The Company acquired the remaining 30% stake in Vibrant Foods New Jersey LLC, thereby attaining full ownership through its step down wholly
owned subsidiary, ADF Holdings (USA) Limited.

During the year, the Board of Directors reviewed the affairs of the Subsidiaries in accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").
The Company has prepared consolidated financial statements of the Company which forms part of this Annual Report. The salient features of the
financial statements of the Subsidiaries are set out in the prescribed form AOC-1 which is attached to the financial statements. The statement also
provides the details of performance and financial position of the Company's Subsidiaries.

There has been no material change in the nature of the business of the Company's Subsidiaries. There are no associates or joint venture companies
within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Act.

The financial statements of each of the Subsidiaries of the Company, viz. ADF Foods (India) Limited, Telluric Foods (India) Limited, Telluric Foods
Limited, ADF Foods UK Limited and ADF Holdings (USA) Limited (consolidated with its subsidiaries ADF Foods (USA) Limited & Vibrant Foods New
Jersey LLC) as on 31st March, 2025 may be accessed on the Company's website at
www.adf-foods.com.

Pursuant to provision of Regulation 16(1)(c) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated a 'Policy on determining Material
Subsidiaries'. The said Policy can be accessed using the following link:
https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Policy-for-Determining-
Material-Subsidiary.pdf.

In the Board Meeting dated 30th January, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company in-principally approved the merger between the Company's
subsidiaries i.e. ADF Foods (India) Limited [Transferor Company] and Telluric Foods Limited [Transferee Company] to achieve business synergies.

H. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES:

• Directors

As on 31st March, 2025, the Company has eight Directors with an optimum combination of Executive and Non-Executive Directors including
one Woman Director. The Board comprises of two Executive Directors and six Non-Executive Directors, out of which four are Independent
Directors.

• Appointments / Re-appointments

Appointment of Mr. Manmohan Srivastava as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company:

Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee vide Resolution passed in its meeting held on 09th May,
2024, the Board of Directors of your Company, vide Resolution dated 09th May, 2024, has approved the appointment of Mr. Manmohan
Srivastava (DIN: 02190050), as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director of your Company for a period
of 5 (five) years w.e.f. 09th May, 2024. The said appointment was subsequently approved by the shareholders of the Company in next Annual
General Meeting held on 1st August, 2024.

Appointment of Mr. Ameet Hariani as a Non-Executive Independent Director:

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee vide Circular Resolution dated 31st January, 2025, the
Board of Directors of your Company, vide Circular Resolution dated 01st February, 2025, had approved the appointment of Mr. Ameet Hariani
(DIN: 00087866), as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director of your Company for a period of 5 (five)
years w.e.f. 01st February, 2025 subject to the approval of the Shareholders of the Company.

Re-appointment of Ms. Deepa Misra Harris as a Non-Executive Independent Director

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee vide Circular Resolution dated 31st January, 2025, the
Board of Directors of your Company, vide Circular Resolution dated 01st February, 2025, had approved the re-appointment of Ms. Deepa
Misra Harris (DIN: 00064912), as an Independent Director of your Company for the second consecutive term of 5 (five) years w.e.f. 25th March,
2025 subject to the approval of the Shareholders of the Company.

The aforesaid appointments of Mr. Ameet Hariani and Ms. Deepa Misra Harris were subsequently approved by the Shareholders of the
Company through Postal Ballot by remote E-voting facility on 9th March, 2025.

During the Financial Year 2024-25, the following changes took place in the Board composition:

Name of Director

Designation

Appointment / Cessation

Date of Appointment/cessation

Mr. Manmohan Srivastava

Independent Director

Appointment

09th May, 2024

Mr. Ameet Hariani

Independent Director

Appointment

1st February, 2025

Mr. Ravinder Kumar Jain

Independent Director

Cessation due to Tenure Completion

23rd September, 2024

Mr. Chandir Gidwani

Independent Director

Cessation due to Tenure Completion

6th February, 2025

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Jay Mehta (DIN: 00152072)
Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director of your Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, Mr. Jay Mehta offers
himself for re-appointment. Your Board has recommended his re-appointment.

• Relationship between Directors Inter-se

None of the Directors are related to each other in any manner. The same is provided in the Report on Corporate Governance of the Company,
which forms part of this Annual Report.

• Meetings of Board of Directors

Five meetings of the Board of Directors of the Company were held during the year. The details of the Board Meetings are provided in the
Report on Corporate Governance of the Company, which forms part of this Annual Report.

• Committees of the Board

The Company has duly constituted the Committees of the Board as required under the Act read with applicable Rules made thereunder and
the SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time.

The Board of Directors of the Company has formed an Audit Committee which consists of Mr. Manmohan Srivastava, Non-Executive
Independent Director, as the Chairman, Mr. Viren A. Merchant, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, Ms. Deepa Misra Harris,
Non-Executive Independent Director and Mr. Ameet Hariani, Non-Executive Independent Director as Members of the Audit Committee.

All the recommendations of the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board during the Financial Year.

The other Committees of the Board are:

i) Nomination and Remuneration Committee

ii) Shareholders' Grievance/ Stakeholders' Relationship Committee

iii) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

iv) Risk Management Committee

The details with respect to the constitution/ reconstitution, powers, roles, terms of reference, meetings held and attendance of the Members
at such meetings of the relevant Committees and such other related details are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance of the
Company, which forms part of this Annual Report.

• Directors' Responsibility Statement

To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the
following statements in terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013:

a) that in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;

b) that such accounting policies as mentioned in Note 2 of the Notes to the Standalone Financial Statements and in Note 2 of the Notes
to the Consolidated Financial Statements have been selected and applied consistently and judgment and estimates have been made
that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the Profit and Loss of
the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025;

c) that proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions
of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d) that the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;

e) that proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively;

f) that systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.

• Independent Directors' Declaration

The Independent Directors have submitted a declaration that each of them meet the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6)
of the Act and Regulation 25 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time.

• Independence of the Board

The Board comprises of optimal number of Independent Directors. Based on the confirmation/disclosures received from the Directors and
on evaluation of the relationships disclosed, the following Non-Executive Directors are Independent in terms of Regulation 16(1)(b) and

Regulation 25 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Section 149(6) of the Act:

1. Ms. Deepa Misra Harris (DIN: 00064912);

2. Mr. Pheroze K. Mistry (DIN: 00344590);

3. Mr. Manmohan Srivastava IAS (Retd.) (DIN: 02190050); and

4. Mr. Ameet P. Hariani (DIN: 00087866)

All the above named Directors have registered themselves with the Independent Directors Databank. They are exempted from the
requirements of online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by 'Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs'.

The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company, including those appointed during the year, possess the requisite
qualifications, experience and expertise and hold the high standards of integrity.

• Meeting of Independent Directors

A meeting of the Independent Directors was held on 7th March, 2025 in order to take into consideration the performance of the Board as a
whole, the Chairman and the Non-Independent Directors and timeliness of flow of information between the Company Management and
the Board that would be necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform its duties, was reviewed in the said meeting. All the
Independent Directors were present in the meeting.

• Performance Evaluation of the Board

Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and
Board carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, of Chairman, its Committees and the Directors individually and
also fulfillment by Independent Directors of criteria of independence as per the SEBI Listing Regulations and their independence from the
Management of the Company.

The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.

• Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors

The Independent Directors of the Company are eminent personalities having wide experience in the field of business, finance, legal and
marketing. Their presence on the Board has been advantageous and fruitful in taking business decisions. Independent Directors are
appointed as per the Governance guidelines of the Company, with management expertise and wide range of experience. The Directors
appointed by the Board are given induction and orientation with respect to the Company's vision, strategic direction, core values, including
ethics, corporate governance practices, financial matters and business operations by having one-to-one meeting with the Managing
Director and through a Corporate Presentation. The new Board Members are also acquainted to access the necessary documents/brochures,
Annual Reports and Policies available on the Company's website at
www.adf-foods.com to enable them to familiarize with the Company's
procedures and practices. Periodic presentations are made by the Senior Management, Statutory and Internal Auditors at the Board/
Committee meetings on business and performance updates of the Company, working capital management, fund flows, business risks and
its mitigation strategy, effectiveness of Internal Financial Controls, Subsidiary Companies information, updates on major litigations, impact
of regulatory changes on strategy, etc. Updates on relevant statutory changes encompassing important laws are regularly intimated to the
Independent Directors.

Familiarization Programme of the Company as specified under Regulation 46 of the SEBI Listing Regulations is displayed on the Company's
website at
www.adf-foods.com and is available under the web-link: https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/7075/04/Familiarization-
Programme-2024-25.pdf

• Policy of Directors' Appointment and Remuneration

In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(e) read with Section 178(3) of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company
has formulated a Policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,
independence of a Director and other matters, which is covered in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual
Report.

I. CASH FLOW STATEMENT:

The Cash Flow Statement pursuant to Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI Listing Regulations is annexed to this Annual Report.

J. CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS:

The Consolidated Accounts of the Company are prepared in compliance with Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and in accordance
with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (IND AS) as prescribed under Section 133 of the Act. The Consolidated Accounts of
the Company and its Subsidiaries are annexed to this Annual Report.

K. GOVERNANCE:

• Corporate Governance Report & Management Discussion and Analysis Report

In compliance with the provision of Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate report on Corporate
Governance along with Auditors' certificate of its compliance forms part of this Annual Report.

Report on Management Discussion and Analysis is provided in separate section which forms part of this Annual Report.

• Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy

The Company has adopted a Vigil Mechanism/'Whistle Blower Policy' pursuant to Section 177 of the Act read with Regulation 22 of the
SEBI Listing Regulations with an objective to conduct its affairs in a fair and transparent manner and by adopting the highest standards of
professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior.

With the adoption of this Policy, the Company has put in place a mechanism wherein the Employees are free to report to the Management
any actual or possible violation of the Principles or any other unlawful or unethical or improper practice or act, or activity of the Company
including leakage of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information. Under the Whistle Blower Policy, the confidentiality of those reporting
violation(s) is protected and they are not subject to any discriminatory practices. No personnel has been denied access to the Management
and the Audit Committee. The mechanism is reviewed by the Audit Committee of the Company in accordance with the SEBI Listing
Regulations. The Company did not receive any such complaints during the year, hence no complaints were pending as on 31st March, 2025.

Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is displayed on the Company's website at www.adf-foods.com and is available under the web link:
https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf

• Nomination and Remuneration Policy

The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is attached as Annexure I to the Board's Report forming part of this Annual Report and is also
available on the website of the Company at
www.adf-foods.com.

• Risk Management Framework

The Company has adopted Business Risk Management System (BRMS) for mitigating various risks associated and identified across all levels
within the organization. This model is based on ISO 31000. BRMS enables the management to review the business risks on periodical basis
and to bring the high risk areas to the immediate attention of the Board. In the opinion of the Board, there are no business risks that may
threaten the existence of the Company.

• Internal Financial Controls

The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. Review
of the internal financial controls mechanism of the Company was undertaken during the year under review which covered verification of
entity level controls, process level control and IT controls, review of key business processes and analysis of risk control matrices, etc. During
the period under review, effectiveness of internal financial controls was evaluated. Reasonable Financial Controls are operative for all the
business activities of the Company and no material weakness in the design or operation of any control was observed.

• Other Policies under the SEBI Listing Regulations

In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has framed a Policy for determination of
Materiality for disclosure of events or information. The same has been hosted on the website of the Company at the link:
https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Policy-Determination-of-Material-Events.pdf

The details of the other policies of the Company can be obtained using the following web-links:

Sr.

No.

Policy

Link

1

Code of Conduct

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Code-of-Conduct.pdf

2

Nomination and

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf

Remuneration Policy

3

Insider Trading Code

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Insider-Trading-Code.pdf

4

Code of Practices &

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Code-of-Practices-Procedures-for-Fair-

Procedures for Fair
Disclosure of UPSI

Disclosure-of-UPSI.pdf

5

Policy for Procedure of

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Policy-for-Procedure-of-inquiry-in-case-of-

inquiry in case of leak of
UPSI

leak-of-UPSI.pdf

6

Policy for Determination of

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Policy-for-Determination-of-l egitimate-

Legitimate Purposes

Purposes.pdf

7

Whistle Blower Policy

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf

8

Related Party Transactions

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Related-Party-Transactions.pdf

Policy

9

Material Subsidiary Policy

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Policy-for-Determining-Material-Subsidiary.

pdf

10

CSR Policy

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CSR-Policy.pdf

11

Familiarization Program

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Familiarization-Programme-2024-25.pdf

12

Board Diversity Policy

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Board-Diversity-Policy.pdf

13

Sexual Harassment policy

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sexual-Harrasement-Policy.pdf

14

Preservation of Documents

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Preservation-of-Documents.pdf

15

Archival Policy

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Archival-Policy.pdf

16

Dividend Distribution Policy

https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf

• Disclosure under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

The Company is committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere in which employees can work together without fear of sexual
harassment, exploitation or intimidation. The Company has a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace pursuant
to the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Further, the Board has
constituted Internal Complaints Committee ('ICC') pursuant to the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder. ICC is responsible for redressal of complaints related to sexual
harassment at the workplace in accordance with procedures, regulations and guidelines provided in the Policy.

The Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy of the Company is displayed on the Company's website at www.adf-foods.com and is available
under the web-link: https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sexual-Harrasement-Policy.pdf

During the year, the Company received one complaint of sexual harassment and the same was resolved by taking appropriate actions by the
Internal Complaints Committee of the Company.

L. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:

• Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)

Mr. Bimal R. Thakkar, Chairman, Managing Director & CEO, Mr. Arjuun Guuha, Whole Time Director, Mr. Shardul Doshi, Chief Financial Officer
and Ms. Shalaka Ovalekar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer are the KMPs of the Company as on date of this Report.

• Employees

During the Financial Year 2024-25, no employee received remuneration exceeding the monetary threshold of ?1.02 crore per annum or
? 8.50 lakh per month (if employed for part of the year), as specified under the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, except for the following:

• Mr. Bimal R. Thakkar, Chairman, Managing Director & CEO, whose remuneration is drawn from the Company's U.S. subsidiary;

• Mr. Shivaan Thakkar, Senior Vice President - USA Business, whose remuneration is drawn from the Company's U.S. subsidiary;

• Mr. Shardul Doshi, Chief Financial Officer;

• Mr. Arjuun Guuha, Whole-time Director and;

• Mr. Balark Banerjea, President - India Domestic Business.

The information required under Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given at Annexure II
that forms part of this Report.

• Human Resource and Employee Relations

The Company has always perceived its Manpower as its biggest strength. The emphasis was on grooming in-house talent enabling them to
take higher responsibilities. The Employee relations continue to be cordial at all the divisions of the Company. Your Directors place on record
their deep appreciation for exemplary contribution of the employees at all levels. Their dedicated efforts and enthusiasm have been integral
to your Company's steady performance.

M. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE ACT:

The Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 form part of the Notes to the Financial Statements
provided in this Annual Report.

N. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:

All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of
business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel
or other Designated Persons, Subsidiary Companies and other related parties which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company
at large. Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee and also the Board for approval wherever such approvals are applicable.
Prior Omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on yearly basis, if applicable for the transactions which are of a foreseen and repetitive
nature. A statement giving details of all related party transactions is placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for their
approval/ noting on a quarterly basis. The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company's website.

Further, as per the SEBI Listing Regulations, if any related party transaction exceeds ? 1,000 crore or 10% of the annual consolidated turnover as
per the last audited financial statement whichever is lower, would be considered as material and require Members approval. In this regard, during
the year under review, the Company had taken necessary Members approval for the Related Party Transactions anticipated to cross materiality
threshold prescribed under the Act. However, no such transaction crossed the materiality threshold during the year under review. Therefore, the
disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in
Form AOC-2 is not applicable to the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25 and, hence, the same is not required to be provided.

O. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:

Your Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaning of Section 73 and 76 of the Act and the Rules made thereunder during the
Financial Year 2024-25.

P. TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 and Section 125(5) of the Act, the Company is required to transfer the dividends which remained unpaid
or unclaimed for a period of 7 years to the Investor Education and Protection Fund ("IEPF") established by the Central Government. Dividend
pertaining to the Financial year 2016-17 amounting to
f 25,08,608 which remained unpaid or unclaimed for a period of 7 years were transferred
by the Company to the IEPF during the financial year under review.

Transfer of Equity Shares to the Demat account of IEPF Authority

Pursuant to the provision of Section 124(6) of the Act read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer
and Refund) Rules, 2016 ('Rules'), as amended from time to time, it is mandatory for the Company to transfer all the shares in the name of IEPF in
respect of which dividend has not been claimed for seven consecutive years or more.

In compliance with the said Rules, during the Financial Year 2024-25, there were 281 Shareholders holding 2,02,545 equity shares of f 2/- each
whose shares were transferred to IEPF.

Q. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES:

The Company has adopted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy and constituted a CSR Committee in accordance with Section 135 of the
Companies Act, 2013. The Committee currently comprises of four members:

• Mr. Viren Merchant, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director;

• Mr. Bimal R. Thakkar, Chairman, Managing Director & CEO;

• Mr. Jay M. Mehta, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director;

• Ms. Deepa Misra Harris, Non-Executive Independent Director;

For the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company was required to spend f 1,57,40,965.35 towards CSR activities, after adjusting the excess amount of
f1,27,911.96 spent during the previous financial year (2023-24).

In compliance with the applicable provisions, the Company spent f 1,59,85,582.00 on various impactful CSR initiatives. These included support for
the education of underprivileged and differently-abled students, funding medical expenses for the needy, providing food support to residential
care centres for differently-abled youth and children undergoing cancer treatment, financial aid to economically disadvantaged individuals, and
programs promoting women empowerment, among others.

The Company's CSR Policy and the annual report on CSR activities, as required under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules,
2014, are attached as Annexure III to this Report.

R. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY REPORT:

A Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report as per Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, detailing the various initiatives taken by the
Company on the environmental, social and governance front is provided in separate section which forms part of this Annual Report.

S. ANNUAL RETURN:

Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as on 31st March, 2025 is available on the Company's website at:
https://adf-foods.com/wp-content/uploads/7075/07/Annual-Return-7074-7075.pdf

T. AUDITORS AND THEIR REPORT:

• Statutory Auditors

M/s. MSKA & Associates, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No. 105047W) are the Statutory Auditors of the Company. At the Thirty
Fourth Annual General Meeting ("AGM") held on 01st August, 2024, the Members had approved their appointment as Statutory Auditors of
the Company for a period of 5 (five) years from the conclusion of the said AGM till the conclusion of the AGM to be held for the Financial
Year 2028-29.

The Board Members and the Audit Committee at their Meetings held on 14th May, 2025 had reviewed the performance and effectiveness
of the audit process of Statutory Auditors including their independence. The Board Members and the Audit Committee expressed their
satisfaction towards the same.

The Auditors' Report for the Financial Year 2024-25, does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks and therefore there
are no further explanations to be provided for in this Report.

• Secretarial Auditors

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014, the Company had appointed M/s. Keyul M. Dedhia & Associates, Company Secretary in Practice (C.P. No. 8618), to undertake the
Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as Annexure IV.

There are no material observation or instances of non-compliance.

Pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 vide
SEBI Notification dated 12th December, 2024, read with provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies

(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the listed entity shall, based on the recommendation of the Board
of Directors of the Company appoint: (i) an individual as Secretarial Auditor for not more than one term of five consecutive years; or (ii) a
Secretarial Audit firm as Secretarial Auditor for not more than two terms of five consecutive years, subject to approval of its shareholders
in its Annual General Meeting ('AGM'). Further, a person shall be eligible for appointment as a Secretarial Auditor of the listed entity only if
such person is a Peer Reviewed Company Secretary and has not incurred any of the disqualifications as specified by the Board and where a
firm including a limited liability partnership is appointed as Secretarial Auditor of the listed entity, only the partners who are Peer Reviewed
Company Secretaries shall be authorised to act and sign on behalf of the firm.

Accordingly, the Board of Directors have approved and recommended the appointment of M/s. Dedhia Shah & Partners LLP , Company
Secretaries , Peer Reviewed Company Secretaries in Practice (Firm Registration Number: L2025MH019000) as Secretarial Auditor of the
Company for the first term of 5 (five) consecutive year to hold office commencing from Financial Year 2025-26 till Financial Year 2029-30.

In view of the above an item for appointment of M/s. Dedhia Shah & Partners LLP, Company Secretaries , as the Secretarial Auditors of
the Company is being placed at the ensuing AGM for the approval of the Shareholders. Information about the proposed appointment of
Secretarial Auditor is given in the Notice of the AGM, which forms part of this Annual Report. The Board recommends their appointment to
the Shareholders.

• Internal Auditors

The Company had appointed M/s. RMJ & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai (Firm Registration No. W100281) to conduct
Internal Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.

M/s. RMJ & Associates LLP, have been re-appointed as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, Statutory Auditors and the Management are periodically appraised of the Internal Audit
findings and corrective actions taken.

• Cost Records and Audit

Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act are not applicable
for the business activities carried out by the Company.

• Details with respect to fraud reported by the Auditors

During the year, the Auditors have not reported any matter under Section 143(12) of the Act, therefore no detail is required to be disclosed
under Section 134(3)(ca) of the Act.

U. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS:

During the year under review, there were no significant or material orders passed by any Indian regulatory authority, court, or tribunal which could
affect the Company's going concern status or its future operations.

V. LISTING OF SHARES:

The Company's equity shares are listed on BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Company has duly paid the necessary
listing fees with the concerned Stock Exchange(s) for the Financial Year 2024-25.

W. TECHNOLOGY AND QUALITY:

Your Company is committed to deliver highest quality of products by continuous improvement in terms of product quality and achieving customer
satisfaction and delight.

Your Company has already obtained various Quality and Product Safety certifications such as the internationally recognized ISO 22000 certificate
and GFSI-BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard) Food Safety certification for its plants located at
Nadiad, Gujarat and Nasik, Maharashtra.

X. ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE:

Information required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is appended hereto and forms
part of this Report as Annexure V.

Y. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT:

The Directors and Members of Senior Management have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management.
A declaration to this effect has been signed by Mr. Bimal R. Thakkar, Chairman, Managing Director & CEO and forms part of this Annual Report.

Z. THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONGWITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF
THE FINANCIAL YEAR:

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 along with their status as at the end of the
financial year is not applicable.

AA. THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE
TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF:

The requirement to disclose the details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one time settlement and the valuation
done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof, is not applicable.

BB. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS:

The various policies and codes adopted by the Company are stated in detail in the Corporate Governance Report of the Company, which forms
part of this Annual Report.

The Company during the financial year complied with the applicable provisions of the Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of the
Companies Secretaries of India and approved by the Central Government under Section 118(10) of the Act.

CC. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Your Directors wish to express their sincere appreciation of the excellent support and co-operation extended by the Company's shareholders,
customers, bankers, suppliers and all other stakeholders.

For and on Behalf of the Board of Directors

Bimal R. Thakkar
Chairman, Managing Director & CEO

DIN:00087404

Mumbai, 14th May, 2025
Registered Office:

83/86, G.I.D.C. Industrial Estate, Nadiad - 387 001, Gujarat
Tel.: 0268-2551381/2, Fax: 0268-2565068;

E-mail: info@adf-foods.com: Website: www.adf-foods.com
CIN: L15400GJ1990PLC014265

 
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