Your Directors have the pleasure of presenting their 8th Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company, along with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
Financial highlights
The financial performance of your Company for the year ended March 31,2025, is summarised below:
Particulars
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FY 2024-25 |
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FY 2023-24
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Revenue from Operations
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143,576.86
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156,703.90
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Profit before finance charges, Tax, Depreciation/Amortization
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15,378.05
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26,745.50
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Less: Finance Charges
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667.08
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1,226.25
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Profit before Tax & Depreciation/Amortization
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14,710.97
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25519.25
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Less: Depreciation
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7,742.00
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7,289.28
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Net Profit before Exceptional items and Tax
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6,968.97
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18,229.97
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Less: Exceptional items
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-
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(108.10)
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Net Profit before Tax
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6,968.97
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18,338.07
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Less: Provision for tax / Tax expenses
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(241.92)
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4,813.84
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Profit/(Loss) after Tax
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7,210.89
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13,524.23
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Add: Net other comprehensive income
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(39.52)
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(107.33)
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Total comprehensive income (net of taxes)
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7,171.37
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13,416.90
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Add: Balance brought forward from earlier year
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68,105.91
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56,528.42
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Amount available for appropriation
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75,277.28
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69,945.32
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Less: Dividend paid on equity shares
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367.88
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1,839.41
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Balance carried to Balance Sheet
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74,909.40
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68,105.91
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Result of operations and the state of the Company’s affairs
During the financial year 2024-25, your Company reported a revenue from operations of '1,43,576.86 lakhs, compared to '1,56,703.90 lakhs in the previous year. The profit after tax (PAT) for the year stood at '7,210.89 lakhs, against '13,524.23 lakhs in FY 2023-24.
Export Performance
Exports for the year amounted to '14,763.15 lakhs, compared to '17,075.93 lakhs in the previous year. The Company continues to explore and develop new export markets and remains optimistic about the long-term growth potential of its export business.
Market Leadership and Strategic Focus
Your Company holds a pioneering position in India’s Medium Density Fibreboard (“MDF”) industry, having played a crucial role in establishing a robust nationwide market for MDF products. As a market leader in the production and distribution of MDF, we are a preferred partner for a wide range of clients, including real estate developers, office space planners, and home builders.
We maintain a strong focus on delivering a diverse product portfolio that addresses the needs of customers across premium, mid-market, and value segments. Through our extensive pan-India distribution network, our products are widely accessible, ensuring consistent availability across the country.
To further solidify our market presence, we are actively expanding our dealer network, enhancing customer outreach, and continuously strengthening our position in the organized sector.
Subsidiary and Joint Venture
The Company did not have any subsidiary or joint ventures or associate company, during the year under review.
Change(s) in the nature of business
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the year under review.
Credit Rating
In recognition of our strong commitment to financial discipline and consistent performance growth, the Company’s credit ratings have been reaffirmed by leading rating agencies:
CARE Ratings Limited has reaffirmed the ratings of CARE A on long-term bank facilities amounting to '43 crore and CARE A1 on long-term/short-term bank facilities of '125 crore, Total rated long term bank facilities: '168 crore.
ICRA Limited has reaffirmed the ratings of ICRA A on long-term - fund based - working capital facilities of '128 crore and ICRA A1 on short-term - non-fund-based facilities of '40 crore, Total rated working capital facilities: '168 crore.
These reaffirmations reflect the Company’s robust financial profile, prudent management practices, and a stable outlook for future growth.
Dividend
Your Directors had paid an interim dividend of 30% on the face value of '1 per equity share (i.e., '0.30 per share) on the Company’s 12,26,27,395 equity shares during the financial year 2024-25.
The payment of the interim dividend will be placed before the members for confirmation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The dividend payout was made in accordance with the Company’s Dividend Distribution Policy, which was adopted by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on August 14, 2019. The policy is available on the Company’s website at: https://www.greenpanel.com/wp-content/
uploads/2021/04/Dividend-Distribution-Policv.pdf
Transfer to Reserves
During the year under review, no amount was transferred to any reserve account.
Change in Share Capital
During the year under review, there was no change in the share capital of the Company. As on 31st March 2025, the paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company stood at '12,26,27,395, comprising of 12,26,27,395 equity shares of face value ' 1/- each.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company neither issued any shares or convertible securities nor has granted any stock options or sweat equity shares.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
The details of the directors and key managerial personnel of the Company are provided as follows:
Sl.
No.
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Name
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Designation
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1
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Mr. Shiv Prakash Mittal
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Whole-time Director cum Executive Chairman
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2
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Mr. Shobhan Mittal
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Managing Director and CEO
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3
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Mr. Salil Kumar Bhandari
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Independent Director
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4
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Mr. Mahesh Kumar Jiwrajka
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Independent Director
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5
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Mr. Arun Kumar Saraf
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Independent Director
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6
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Ms. Shivpriya Nanda
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Independent Director
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7
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Mr. Vishwanathan Venkatramani
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Chief Financial Officer
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8
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Mr. Lawkush Prasad
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Company Secretary and VP- Legal
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Induction, Re-appointment, Retirements and Resignations
The first term of five-years of Mr. Arun Kumar Saraf (DIN: 00087063) as an Independent Director was expired on August 13, 2024. He was re-appointed for the second term of five consecutive years, commencing from August 14, 2024, at the Annual General Meeting held on June 25, 2024. In the opinion of the Board of Directors, Mr. Arun Kumar Saraf, possesses requisite qualifications, expertise, experience (including proficiency) and holds high standards of integrity.
The terms of Mr. Shiv Prakash Mittal (DIN: 00237242), Whole-time Director cum Executive Chairman, and Mr. Shobhan Mittal (DIN: 00347517), Managing Director & CEO, expired on June 30, 2024. Both were re-appointed at the Annual General Meeting held on June 25, 2024, for a further term of five years, effective from July 01, 2024, in their respective roles as Whole-time Director cum Executive Chairman and Managing Director & CEO.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Shiv Prakash Mittal (DIN: 00237242), Whole-time Director cum Executive Chairman shall retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified under the provisions of Section 164(2)(a) and (b) of the Companies Act, 2013. A certificate dated May 22, 2025, issued by M/s. P. Sarawagi & Associates, Company Secretaries, in accordance with Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V, Para-C, Sub-clause 10(i) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”), certifying that none of the Directors on the Board of the Company have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Director by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, or any other statutory authority, is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report.
Independent Directors
For the financial year 2024-25, the Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company; Mr. Salil Kumar Bhandari (DIN: 00017566), Mr. Mahesh Kumar Jiwrajka (DIN: 07657748), Mr. Arun Kumar Saraf (DIN: 00087063) and Ms. Shivpriya Nanda (DIN: 01313356), confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulations 16(1)(b) and 25 of the Listing Regulations.
Meetings of the Board of Directors
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, seven (7) Board Meetings were held. The details of the meetings, including the dates and the attendance of each Director thereat, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
Performance Evaluation
The Board is firmly committed to uphold transparency and accountability in evaluating its own performance as well as that of individual Directors and Committees. In compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, applicable Rules, and Listing Regulations, the Company has instituted a formal policy for the annual evaluation of the performance of the Board, its Committees, and individual directors.
A robust and structured framework has been put in place to facilitate this evaluation. This framework incorporates well-defined criteria, broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the SEBI, for assessing the effectiveness and functioning of the Board and its Committees, as well as the contributions of individual directors, including the Chairman.
The Board evaluated its performance after seeking inputs from all the Directors on the basis of criteria such as the Board composition and structure, effectiveness of Board processes, information and functioning, etc. The performance of the Committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from the committee members.
The Board and the NRC reviewed the performance of individual Directors on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual Director to the Board and Committee Meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
In a separate meeting of independent directors held on February 6, 2025, performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole was evaluated. Additionally, they also evaluated the performance of Chairman of the Board, taking into account the views of the Executive Directors.
The Board also assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
The Directors have expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
Familiarisation Programme
The details of the familiarisation programme undertaken by the Company during the year under review, have been provided in the corporate governance report, along with a web link to it.
Auditors and their reports and records
(i) Statutory Auditor:
The shareholders of the Company, at the 6th Annual General Meeting held on June 27, 2023, approved the re-appointment of M/s. S. S. Kothari Mehta & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No. 000756N/N500441), as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a second term of five (5) consecutive years, commencing from the conclusion of the 6th AGM until the conclusion of the 11th AGM, scheduled to be held in the calendar year 2028.
The Statutory Auditors’ Report on financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
The Notes to the financial statements, as referred to in the Auditors’ Report, are self-explanatory and do not require further elucidation.
We are pleased to inform that there are no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks, or disclaimers made by the Statutory Auditors in their report. Accordingly, no explanation or comments from the Board are warranted in this regard.
(ii) Maintenance of Cost Records:
During the year under review, maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 was not applicable to the Company.
(iii) Secretarial Auditor:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on October 28, 2024, appointed M/s. P Sarawagi & Associates, Company Secretaries, having their office at Narayani Building, Room No. 107, 27, Brabourne Road, Kolkata - 700001, as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, as submitted by M/s. P. Sarawagi & Associates in Form MR-3, is annexed herewith as Annexure-I. The report does not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks, or disclaimers. Accordingly, no explanation or comment from the Board is required.
Further, in light of the amendment to Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, effective April 1,2025, the appointment of Secretarial Auditors now requires the approval of the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of the Company.
In compliance with the amended regulation, and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors in its meeting held on May 22, 2025, has approved the appointment of M/s. P. Sarawagi & Associates, Company Secretaries, as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for a period of five financial years commencing from the financial year 2025-26, subject to the approval of the shareholders to be sought at the forthcoming 8th Annual General Meeting.
M/s. P. Sarawagi & Associates, meet all the eligibility and independence criteria, to act as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company and have given their consent to act as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 consecutive years commencing from financial year 2025-26. The terms and conditions of the
proposed appointment are set out in the Explanatory Statement to the Notice convening the said Annual General Meeting.
(iv) Internal Auditor:
Mr. Aditya Bansal, the former Internal Auditor of the Company, resigned from his position and ceased to provide services to the Company with effect from November 20, 2024. Subsequently, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and approval of the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on January 14, 2025, has appointed M/s. Mazars Advisory LLP (LLPIN: AAI-2887), as the Internal Auditor of the Company, effective from January 14, 2025.
The Internal Auditor submits their audit reports on a quarterly basis to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company.
Audit Committee
As of March 31, 2025, the Audit Committee of the Company comprises of five Directors, of which four are Independent Directors, namely Mr. Salil Kumar Bhandari, Mr. Mahesh Kumar Jiwrajka, Mr. Arun Kumar Saraf, and Ms. Shivpriya Nanda, and Mr. Shiv Prakash Mittal, Whole-time Director cum Executive Chairman, under the Chairmanship of Mr. Bhandari.
The Committee’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing the internal control systems, examining reports submitted by the internal auditor, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and evaluating the Company’s internal financial controls and risk management framework. Furthermore, the Committee thoroughly reviews the financial statements and results prior to their presentation to the Board of Directors.
The terms of reference and details of the Committee meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board Diversity
As of March 31, 2025, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company comprises of four Independent Directors, headed by Mr. Salil Kumar Bhandari as its Chairman. Mr. Mahesh Kumar Jiwrajka, Mr. Arun Kumar Saraf, and Ms. Shivpriya Nanda are the Members of the Committee. Ms. Shivpriya Nanda was inducted as a Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee with effect from May 1, 2024.
The terms of reference of the Committee, along with the details of the Committee meetings, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. A summary of the Company’s Remuneration Policy, prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, read
with Part D of Schedule II of the Listing Regulations, is also included in the Corporate Governance Report.
This policy applies to all executives of the Company and extends to the remuneration of non-executive directors, including the principles governing the selection of independent directors. The Board of Directors has adopted the Remuneration Policy based on the recommendation of the Committee. The policy also lays down the criteria for the selection and appointment of Board Members, along with guidelines on Board diversity. The Company maintains an optimum mix of executive and non-executive directors, including independent directors and women directors. The Remuneration Policy is available on the Company’s website at :
https://www.greenpanel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/
Remuneration-Policy.pdf
In terms of clause (e) of Section 134(3), read with Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee considers the following criteria while appointing a director to determine qualifications, positive attributes, and independence:
Qualification: The Directors are expected to exhibit diversity in thought, experience, industry knowledge, skills, and age.
Positive Attributes: In addition to fulfilling statutory duties and responsibilities, directors are expected to uphold standard of ethical behavior, possess effective communication skills, demonstrate leadership qualities, and exercise impartial judgement.
Independence: A director is considered independent if he/she satisfies the criteria outlines in section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, along with the rules framed thereunder, and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Stakeholder Relationship Committee
As of March 31, 2025, the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee of the Company comprises of one Non-Executive Independent Director, Mr. Mahesh Kumar Jiwrajka, who serves as the Chairman, along with two Executive Directors, Mr. Shiv Prakash Mittal and Mr. Shobhan Mittal, as members.
The terms of reference of the Committee, as well as details of its meetings, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
Risk Management Committee
As of March 31, 2025, the Risk Management Committee comprises of two Executive Directors: Mr. Shiv Prakash Mittal (Chairman), Whole-time Director cum Executive Chairman and Mr. Shobhan Mittal, Managing Director & CEO, along with Mr. Arun Kumar Saraf, an Independent Director.
The brief terms of reference of the Committee and the details of its meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
Risk Management Policy
In accordance with Regulation 21 of the Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors has approved a comprehensive Risk Management Policy. The Risk Management Committee and the Board have identified potential non-financial risks that could pose threats to the Company and have formulated appropriate mitigation plans. The Audit Committee and the Risk Management Committee oversee financial and non-financial risks, respectively, in line with their terms of reference, and conduct periodic reviews to ensure effective risk management.
Vigil Mechanism
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Listing Regulations, the Company has established a Vigil Mechanism Policy. This policy enables directors and employees to report genuine concerns and ensures protection for whistleblowers. It also provides them with direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The policy is available on the Company’s website, with the web link provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
Annual return
A copy of the annual return, as mandated by section 92(3) read with section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, is accessible on the Company’s website at https:// www.greenpanel.com/annual-return.
Material changes and commitments
There have been no material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the Company since March 31,2025, and to the date of this report.
Significant and material orders passed by the regulators, courts, and tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company’s operations in the future.
During the period under review, no significant material order has been passed by any Regulators, Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company’s operation in the future.
Internal financial controls
The Company possesses, in all material respects, an adequate internal financial control system over financial reporting, which is operating effectively. This assessment is based on the internal control over financial reporting criteria established by the Company, considering the essential components of internal control. Comprehensive guidelines, policies, procedures, and structures have been implemented across the Company to ensure appropriate internal financial controls. These controls facilitate the orderly and efficient
conduct of the Company’s business, including safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of fraud and errors, accuracy and completeness of accounting records, and timely preparation and disclosure of financial statements. Integrated review and control mechanisms are in place to ensure the adequacy and effective functioning of these control systems.
The report on the Company’s internal financial controls, as required under clause (i) of sub-section 3 of section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013, issued by M/s. S.S. Kothari Mehta & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration No. 000756N/N500441), forms part of the Independent Auditor’s Report, and its contents are self-explanatory.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee has formulated and recommended a comprehensive CSR policy to the Board, outlining the activities to be undertaken by the Company. This policy has been duly approved by the Board and is available on the Company’s website.
The composition of the CSR Committee is detailed in the annual report on CSR activities. The average net profits of the Company for the last three financial years amounted to '2,72,11,30,525/-, and the prescribed CSR expenditure for the year under review is '5,44,22,611/- (i.e., 2% of the average net profits for the last three financial years).
During the year under review, the Company had spent '5,44,43,857/- on CSR projects, resulting in an excess expenditure of '21,246/- over the statutory requirement. The Board of Directors of the Company has decided not to set off the excess expenditure of '21,246/- against the CSR obligations of future years.
An amount of '2,63,760/- was spent during the year on the ongoing Plantation project in the State of Uttarakhand, utilizing a portion of the unspent CSR amount of '37,27,300/- pertaining to the Financial Year 2022-23.
As of March 31, 2025, an amount of '34,63,540/- remains unspent from the CSR obligation of FY 2022-23 towards ongoing CSR projects is being carried forward and would be spent in the next financial year, in compliance with its CSR policy and applicable regulatory requirements.
The detailed annual report on CSR activities is annexed to this report as "Annexure-II."
Insurance
The Company’s properties, including buildings, plants, machinery, stocks, and other assets, are adequately insured against various risks. The management reviews the insurable risks of the Company from time to time and ensures adequate insurance coverage of the assets and interest of the Company.
Loans, guarantees, or investments under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013
During the year under review, the Company has not granted any inter-corporate loans, provided any guarantees in connection with loans to any party, nor made any investments pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, except for investments made by the Company in AAA-rated bonds and fixed deposits with schedule banks during the financial year 2024-25, as detailed in Note 7 of the financial statements under Current Investments.
Deposits
The Company did not solicit or accept any deposits from the public pursuant to the provisions of Section 76 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Particulars of contract or arrangements with the Related Parties
The related party transactions entered into during the financial year 2024-25 were conducted on an arm’s length basis and in the ordinary course of business and therefore, do not fall under the ambit of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013. During the year under review, the Company did not enter into any arrangements or transactions with related parties that would be considered material and may potentially conflict with the interests of the Company. As such particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties are not required to be provided in the prescribed Form AOC - 2, pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Further, appropriate disclosures, as mandated by accounting standards (Ind AS 24), have been included in the notes to the financial statements. The Board had approved a policy on related party transactions on August 14, 2019, and has reviewed it from time to time. The policy was last reviewed and modified on May 22, 2025.
In line with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/ CIR/P/2022/40 dated March 30, 2022, which provides clarification on the applicability of Regulation 23 of the Listing Regulations, the Board revised its related party transactions policy on May 22, 2025, which was originally adopted on August 14, 2019. The updated policy is available on the Company’s website at: https://www.greenpanel. com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/POLICY-ON- THE-MATERIALITY-OF-RELATED-PARTY-TRANSACTIONS- AND-ON-DEALING-WITH-RELATED-PARTIES.pdf
Corporate Governance Report
A comprehensive report on corporate governance for the financial year 2024-25, in compliance with the Listing Regulations, is enclosed with this report. A certificate from the secretarial auditor, M/s. P. Sarawagi & Associates, Company
Secretaries, affirming compliance with the conditions of corporate governance, is also annexed therewith.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the financial year 2024-25, prepared in accordance with the Listing Regulations, is presented as a separate statement in the Annual Report. This report provides a consolidated overview of the economic, social, and environmental factors that are material to the Company’s strategy and its ability to create and sustain value for its stakeholders. It also encompasses the reporting requirements specified under Regulation 34(2) (e) read with Schedule V of the Listing Regulations.
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
In compliance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report, detailing the Company’s initiatives from environmental, social, and governance perspectives, is enclosed and forms an integral part of the Annual Report.
CEO and CFO certification
Pursuant to Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the CEO and CFO certification, as specified in Part B of Schedule II, is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report. Additionally, in accordance with Regulation 33(2)(a) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Managing Director and CEO, along with the Chief Financial Officer, provide a quarterly certificate affirming that the financial results presented to the Board for approval do not contain any false or misleading statements or figures and do not omit any material fact which may make the statements or figures contained therein misleading.
Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Personnel
The code of conduct for directors and senior management personnel has been published on the Company’s website. The Managing Director and CEO have declared that all concerned directors and senior management personnel have affirmed their compliance with the code of conduct for the financial year ended March 31,2025. This declaration is annexed to the corporate governance report.
Disclosure regarding compliance with applicable secretarial standards
The Company has complied with all the Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the Central Government under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings, and outgo
The information required under section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed to this report as "Annexure - III".
Directors’ Responsibility Statement
In terms of the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your directors state that:
• In the preparation of the annual financial statements for the financial year ended March 31,2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;
• The directors have selected such accounting policies, 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.
• The directors have taken proper and sufficient care 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 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 were 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.
Fraud Reporting
No frauds have been reported by the auditors to the Audit Committee or the Board of Directors under sub-section (12) of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013, during the financial year 2024-25.
Disclosures under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
In compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has duly constituted an Internal Committee. The composition of this committee is disclosed in the Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace, which is accessible on the Company’s website:
https://www.greenpanel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ POSH Policy Greenpanel.pdf.
No complaint was filed under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, during the year under review.
Particulars of employees
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rules 5(1), 5(2), and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is annexed to this report as "Annexure-IV".
Application or proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Your Company has neither made any application nor has any proceedings pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, during the financial year 2024-25.
One-Time Settlement
During the year under review, your Company has not made any one-time settlements against loans taken from banks or financial institutions.
Unpaid dividend account
In compliance with the provisions of Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013, the unclaimed dividend pertaining to the interim dividend declared by the Company for the financial year 2024-25 has been transferred to the unpaid dividend account titled “Greenpanel Industries Limited unpaid interim dividend 2024-25.” Year-wise details of the unpaid dividend are available on the Company’s website.
Any amount remaining unpaid or unclaimed in the unpaid dividend accounts for a period of seven years from the date of transfer shall be transferred by the Company, to the Investor Education and Protection Fund in accordance with Section 124(5) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Acknowledgements
Your Directors sincerely express their gratitude for the continued support extended by financial institutions, vendors, clients, investors, the Central Government, State Governments, and other regulatory authorities. Your Directors also convey their heartfelt appreciation for the commitment and dedication of the Company’s employees at all levels, whose efforts have been instrumental in the growth and sustained success of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Shiv Prakash Mittal
Whole-time Director cum Place: Gurgaon Executive Chairman
Date: May 22, 2025 DIN: 00237242
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