Your directors are pleased to present the 16th Annual Report of the Company along with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended on March 31,2025.
Pursuant to the Composite Scheme of Arrangement, sanctioned by Hon'ble NCLT Ahmedabad Bench, vide an order dated August 30, 2024 read with corrigendum order dated September 11,2024, Deep Energy Resources Limited ("Transferor Company 1"), and Savla Oil and Gas Private Limited ("Transferor Company 2") have been reverse merged into Prabha Energy Limited ("Transferee Company") alonwith their respective shareholders and creditors in accordance with the provisions of section 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable laws including the
rules and regulations ("Scheme") with effect from the appointed date as 01st April, 2022.
Therefore the Audited Consolidated Financial Statement for the fiscal 2024 (comparative period) have been restated to provide the requisite impact of the Scheme as required under Ind AS.
As an integral part of the Scheme, the company was converted from a Private Limited Company to an Unlisted Public Limited Company vide Certificate of Incorporation dated 23rd July, 2024. Consequently, the Company's Equity Shares got listed on both NSE and BSE, with effect from March 19, 2025.
FINANCIAL RESULT
The Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as defined in the Companies Act, 2013, read with rules made there under. The financial performance of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31,2025, is summarized below:
Particulars
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STANDALONE
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CONSOLIDATED
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2024-25
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2023-241
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2024-25
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2023-241
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Revenue from Operations
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157.75
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53.64
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394.67
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278.51
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Other Income
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45.30
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44.81
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44.35
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45.51
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Total Revenue
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203.05
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98.45
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439.02
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324.02
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Total Expenses
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428.66
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236.64
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641.95
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449.33
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Profit/(Loss) Before tax
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(225.61)
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(138.19)
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(202.93)
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(125.31)
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Exceptional Items Gain (Net)
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Profit/(Loss) Before Tax
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(225.61)
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(138.19)
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(202.93)
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(125.31)
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Less: Tax Expenses
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(69.13)
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(33.38)
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(63.38)
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(30.66)
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Profit/(Loss) for the Year
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(156.48)
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(104.81)
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(139.55)
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(94.65)
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Other Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) for the year
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Total Comprehensive Income/ (Loss) for the year
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(156.48)
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(104.81)
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(139.55)
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(94.65)
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Earning per Equity Share (Basic and diluted)
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(0.11)
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(0.08)
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(0.11)
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(0.07)
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Furthermore, the Company anticipates the commencement of commercial production of Natural Gas within the current financial year. As a result, a significant improvement in both revenue and profitability is expected from this fiscal year onward.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANY:
Pursuant to the order of NCLT dated August 30, 2024 read with corrigendum order dated September 11, 2024, the following Two Subsidiaries of Transferor Company-1 stand transferred and became the subsidiary of the Company;
Indian Subsidiary:
i. Deep Natural Resources Limited (Material Unlisted Subsidiary Company)
Foreign Subsidiary:
ii. Deep Energy LLC (Wholly Owned Subsidiary)
Therefore, On March, 2025, the Company had 2 subsidiaries and there has been no material change in the nature of the business of the subsidiaries. There are no associates or joint venture companies within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act").
The Consolidated Financial Statements presented by the Company include financial results of its subsidiary companies, which will be kept open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing the salient features of financial statements of the Company's subsidiaries in Form No. AOC-1 is attached to the financial statements of the Company.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements along with relevant documents and separate audited financial statements in respect of subsidiaries, are available on the Company's website at https://prabhaenergy.com/financial-results-of-subsidiary- company/
The policy relating to Material Subsidiaries as approved by the Board may be accessed on the Company's website.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Ind AS-110 on Consolidation of Financial Statements and as provided under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 [hereinafter referred to as "Act"] read with Schedule III to the Act and Rules made thereunder and Accounting Standards and regulation as prescribed by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements are provided in the Annual Report, which shows the financial resources, assets, liabilities, income, profits and other details of the Company and its subsidiaries after elimination of minority interest, as a single entity.
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on the basis of the Audited Financial Statements of the Company and its Subsidiary Companies, as approved by their respective Board of Directors.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Financial Statements of the Company, the Consolidated Financial Statements along with all relevant documents and the Auditor's Report thereon form part of this Annual Report.
The Financial Statements as stated above are available on the website www.prabhaenergy.com of the Company.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134 (3)(c) and Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors confirms that to the best of its knowledge and ability::
a. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed and there are no material departures;
b. They 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 financial year and of the loss of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,2025;
c. They have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. They have prepared the Annual Accounts on a going concern basis;
e. They 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. They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
DIVIDEND
In light of the Company's planned capital expenditures and absence of profit, no dividend has been recommended on the equity shares of the Company for the financial year by the Board of Directors.
Unclaimed dividend amounting to ? 1.20 Lakhs pertaining to FY 2016-17 of erstwhile Deep Energy Resources Limited is in the process of being transferred to Investor Education & Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government, while Unclaimed Dividend relating to Financial Year 2017-18 is due for transfer on October 30, 2025 to IEPF.
RESERVES
The closing balance of the retained earnings of the Company for FY 2025 after all appropriation and adjustments stood at ? 42,320.86 Lakhs.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on March 31,2025, the Company has 6 (Six) Directors out of which 3 (Three) are Executive Directors and 3 (Three) are Independent Directors (including 2 (Two) Women Independent Directors).
Appointment and Re-appointment:
Mr. Vishal Gautambhai Palkhiwala was appointed as Executive Director of the Company by the Board at its Meeting held on 05th August, 2022 for a period of 3 years i.e. 05th August, 2022, which was further approved by shareholders at its 13th Annual General Meeting held on 30th September, 2022. Based on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC"), and in terms of the provisions of the Act, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 13, 2025 has recommended to the Board that his continued association as Director of the Company would be beneficial to the Company and to re-appoint him as a Director (Executive), for a period of 3 (Three) years with effect from August 05, 2025 on terms and conditions including remuneration as approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board.
Further, on recommendation of Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board had appointed Mr. Vishal Gautambhai Palkhiwala as the Chief Financial Officer of the company with effect from 02nd August, 2024.
Based on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC"), and in terms of the provisions of the Act, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Narayanan Sadanandan (DIN: 07263104) as an Additional Director(Non-Executive- Independent) of the Company effective from May 13, 2025. Further, in accordance with the provisions of Section 149 read with Schedule IV to the Act and applicable SEBI Listing Regulations, a resolution seeking Member's approval for his appointment forms part of the Notice for the ensuing AGM to appoint him as the Independent Director designated as "Non-Executive Director" of the Company not liable to retire by rotation, for a term of five years commencing from May 13, 2025 to May 12, 2030, subject to approval of the Members at this Annual General Meeting ("AGM"). In the opinion of the Board, Mr. Narayanan Sadanandan is a person of integrity and fulfils requisite conditions as per applicable laws and is independent of the management of the Company.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors on recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee appointed Mrs. Nikita Agarwalla as Company Secretary and compliance officer w.e.f October 01,2024.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, Mr. Shail Manoj Savla, Managing Director, Mr. Vishal Gautambhai Palkhiwala, Chief Financial Officer and Mrs. Nikita Agarwalla, Company Secretary, are the KMPs of the Company as on March 31,2025.
Retirement by Rotation:
In accordance with the Articles of Association and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Shail M. Savla, Managing Director of the Company retires by rotation at this Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his re-appointment for the approval of the Shareholders of the Company.
Cessation/Resignation:
During the Current Year, Ms. Priyanka K Gola Independent Director has resigned from the Board of the Company with effect from April 24, 2025, due to elsewhere professional commitments. Further, Ms.
Priyanka K Gola has in her Resignation letter confirmed that, there were no other material reasons for her resignation.
The Board places on record its appreciation for Ms. Priyanka K Gola for the valuable contribution provided to the Company.
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD
To comply with the requirements on listing, the Company has constituted the Committee(s) at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 09th November, 2023 and reconstituted the same on August 02, 2024. The details of the composition of the Audit Committee and other various Committee(s), including Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholder's Relationship Committee, the number of meetings held and attendance of the committee members are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, the Independent Directors have submitted declarations that each of them meets the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act along with Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and they have registered their names in the Independent Directors' Databank. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as independent directors of the Company. The Independent Directors are in compliance with the Code of Conduct prescribed under Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Code of Business Conduct adopted by the Company.
During the year under review, the Non-Executive Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses, if any.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In compliance with the requirements of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated a policy to familiarize the Independent Directors with the Company and the details of Familiarization Program are provided in the Corporate Governance Report and also available on the website of the Company at www.prabhaenergy. com in the investor section. The Company shall ensure to provide familiarization programme during FY 2025-26 in accordance with SEBI Listing Regulation.
SHARE CAPITAL
As per the order of Hon'ble NCLT, Ahmedabad Bench, the Authorised Share Capital after considering consolidation of the authorised share capital of the Transferor Company 1 and the Transferor Company 2 with the authorised share capital of the Transferee Company stand enhanced to ? 64,07,48,700 (Indian Rupees Sixty Four Crore Seven Lakh Forty Eight Thousand and Seven Hundred), comprising into 58,81,48,100 (Fifty Eight Crore Eighty One Lakh Forty Eight Thousand and One Hundred) Equity Shares of face value of ? 1 (Indian Rupee One) each and 52,60,060 (Fifty Two Lakh Sixty Thousand and Sixty) Preference Shares having face value of ? 10 (Indian Rupees Ten) each.
A. Issued And Paid-Up Share Capital
As an integral part of the Scheme of Arrangement,
a) The face value of the equity share of the Company has been sub-divided from ?10 to ?1 each without any further act;
b) Issued and allotted bonus shares of 10 (Ten) Equity Shares of ? 1 (Indian Rupee One) for 1 (One) Equity Shares of ? 1 (Indian Rupee One) as fully paid shares;
c) the Share Capital amounting to ?21,17,96,990 which includes 195866990 equity shares of ?1 each and 1593000 Non 10% (Div) Non Cumulative, Non Participative, Redeemable, Non Convertible Preference Shares (NCRPS) of ? 10 each stands entirely cancelled automatically and reduced in terms of section 66 of the Companies Act, 2013;
d) Issued and allotted an aggregate of 136905531 Equity Shares of face value of ? 1 each of the Company, credited as fully paid up, including 6024 Equity Shares as fractional shares to the respective shareholders of the Transferor Company 1 and Transferor Company 2 whose names appeared in the register of members as on the Record Date i.e. September 25, 2024.
The Paid up Equity Share Capital as of the Company stands to ? 13,69,05,531 Lakhs.
During the year under review, except as mentioned above the Company has neither issued shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise nor issued shares (including sweat equity shares) to the employees or Directors of the Company, under any Scheme. The Company has not issued any convertible instrument during the year.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATES AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year and the date of this report
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There has been no change in nature of business of the Company, during the year under review.
DEPOSITS
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits from the public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules,
2014 during the financial year under review.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as on March 31,2025 is available on the website of the Company i.e. www.prabhaenergy.com in the investor section.
BOARD MEETINGS
During the year, 11 (Eleven) meetings of the Board of Directors were held, as required under the Companies Act, 2013. The details of the number of Board meetings held and attendance of Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.
During the year under review, the Company has complied with applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has established and implemented a process-driven framework for Internal Financial Controls (IFC), in accordance with the explanation to Section 134(5)(e) of the Companies Act, 2013.. For the year ended March 31, 2025, the Board is of the opinion that the Company has sound IFC system, commensurate with the nature and size of its business operations and is operating effectively, with no material weakness observed.
BOARD EVALUATION
The Company has adopted the policy for evaluation of the performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors in order to comply with the requirement under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 as the Company is in the process of listing and hence evaluation of the performance of the Board and its Committees will be carried out for the current financial year.
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, board committees, and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board 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 on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
The above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non Independent Directors, the Board as a whole and Chairman of the Company was evaluated, taking into account the views of Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
The Board and the NRC reviewed the performance of individual directors on the basis of criteria such as 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.
At the Board meeting that followed the meeting of the Independent Directors and meeting of NRC, the performance of the Board, its Committees, and individual directors was also discussed. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The Board has adopted a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration in order to comply with the requirement under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Brief information about Remuneration Policy is provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of Annual Report.. The Nomination and remuneration policy is available on the website of the Company at https://prabhaenergy.com/policies-and-statutory-data/
RISK MANAGEMENT:
The Company actively manages, and monitors the principal risks and uncertainties that could impact its ability to achieve its strategic and operational objectives. At present the company has not identified any element of risk which may threaten the existence of the company. Discussion on risks and concerns are covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
The Company has adopted Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instance of unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's code of conduct, if any. Further, the mechanism adopted by the Company encourages the whistleblower to report genuine concerns or grievances and provide for strict confidentiality, adequate safeguards against victimization of whistleblower who avails of such mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, in appropriate cases. The Whistle Blower Policy is posted on the website of the Company under investor section
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Pursuant to the provisions of section 135(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) read with Rule 2(1)(f) of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Company is required to spend at least 2% ofthe average net profits (determined under section 198 of the Companies Act, 2013) made during the immediately three financial years towards CSR Expenditure. However, since the company does not fall under the threshold limits prescribed for the applicability of CSR obligation under section 135 of the Companies act 2013, the Company is not required to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and also not required to spend any amount on CSR activities for Financial Year 2024-25. Hence forth the disclosure required under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 are not appended to this report.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
During the year under review, all the related party transactions were in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis.
Therefore, the disclosure in Form AOC-2 pursuant to compliance of Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is not required. There were no material significant related party transactions with any of the related parties that may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
The disclosures as required in IND-AS are provided in relation to transactions with related parties which are forming the part of the notes to financial statement. The policy on Related Party Transaction is available on the website of the Company www.prabhaenergy.com.
AUDITORS
A. Statutory Auditors
M/s Mahendra N. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountant (Firm Registration No 105775W), Chartered Accountants, were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for the period of five (5) years from the conclusion of the 13th Annual General Meeting held on 30th September, 2022 to conduct the statutory audit from financial year 2022-23 to financial year 2026-27.
Explanation or Comments by the Board of Directors on Every Qualification, Reservation or Adverse Remark or Disclaimer Made By the Auditors in Audit Report
The Auditors' Report for financial year 2024-25 forms part of this Annual Report and does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer which requires the clarification of the Management of the Company.
B. Secretarial Auditors
The Board has appointed M/s. RPSS & Co, Practicing Company Secretaries, as Secretarial Auditors of the Company to carry out Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2024-25, pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 at its meeting duly held on November 23, 2024.
Further, 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 Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 is annexed herewith as Annexure - A, which forms part of this report.
Further, as per Regulation 24(A) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, the Secretarial Audit Report of the material unlisted subsidiary of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 is annexed herewith as Annexure - A.1
Further, the board has recommended the members of the Company for appointing M/s. RPSS & Co, Practicing Company Secretaries, Ahmedabad, a peer reviewed firm as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a period of five (5) years, commencing on April 01,2025, until March 31,2030.
Explanation or Comments by the Board of Directors on Every Qualification, Reservation or Adverse Remark or Disclaimer Made By the Auditors in Audit Report
The Secretarial Audit Report for the Year ended on March 31, 2025 contains a remark that Ms. Priyanka K Gola, who was appointed as an Independent Director, exceeded the permissible limit on the number of directorships she could hold after the Company got listed on March 19, 2025
Upon this matter coming to the Company's notice, the same was immediately brought to the attention of Ms. Priyanka K Gola. Subsequently, she tendered her resignation from the Board, which became effective from April 24, 2025.
The Board of Directors confirms that the said non-compliance was unintentional and occurred inadvertently. Upon its discovery, prompt corrective measures were taken to ensure full compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements.
C. Internal Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. Manubhai & Shah LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 106041W/W100136), as Internal Auditor in the Board of Directors' meeting held on October 01,2024, to conduct Internal Audit for the financial year 2024-25.
REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITORS
The Auditors of the Company have not reported any instances of fraud committed during the FY 2024-25, against the Company by its officers or employees as specified under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in an Annexure and forms part of this report. In terms of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Report and Audited Accounts are being sent to the members excluding the aforesaid Annexure. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of the Annexure may write to the Company Secretary at the registered office of the Company for a copy of it.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The Information pertaining to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and outgo as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed as Annexure - B, which forms part of this report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year ended on March 31,2025, as required under Regulation 34 and Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed herewith as Annexure - C, which forms part of this report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As required under Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015, a report on Corporate Governance for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 along with Certificate from Practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is annexed herewith as Annexure - D, which forms part of this report.
COST AUDITORS AND RECORDS
In terms of the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, the Company is not required to maintain the Cost Records and Cost Accounts. Hence, the appointment of Cost Auditors is not applicable to the Company.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS OF THE COMPANY.
The Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Ahmedabad Bench, has sanctioned the Composite Scheme of Arrangement amongst Deep Energy Resources Limited ("Transferor Company 1"), Savla Oil and Gas Private Limited ("Transferor Company 2") and Prabha Energy Private Limited ("Transferee Company") and their respective shareholders and creditors, under Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013, vide an order dated August 30, 2024. This was followed by a corrigendum order dated September 11, 2024 and the company received the certified copy of the order on September 20, 2024.
Apart from the above, no significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
INSURANCE
Our business operations involve risks, which if not insured, could adversely affect our business and results of operations. We maintain insurance coverage that we consider customary in the industry against certain of the operating risks. Our insurance policies include fire insurance, Director's and Officer's (D & O) insurance, marine cargo open Insurance, employee's life insurance and comprehensive insurance. We believe that our current level of insurance is adequate for our business and consistent with industry practice.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company believes that the women employees should have the opportunity to work in an environment free from any conduct which can be considered as a Sexual Harassment. The Company is committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect, fosters to create a workplace which is safe and free from any act of Sexual Harassment.
The Company has a policy on 'Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace' as per the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder ('POSH Act & Rules').
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed of during the financial year 2024-25.
No. of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year : Nil No. of complaints disposed off during the year : Nil
No. of complaints pending for more than ninety days : Nil
Your Directors state that during the year under review, there were no complaints relating to sexual harassment nor any cases filed pursuant to the said Act.
LISTING OF SHARES
The Equity Shares of the Company has been listed on The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) with effect from March 19, 2025.
GENERAL DISCLOSURE
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
a. Provision of money by company for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees.
b. Issue of sweat equity shares.
c. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as dividend, voting or otherwise.
d. Issue of employee stock options scheme.
e. No applications were made or proceeding is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year.
f. There has been no instance of valuation done for settlement or for taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions.
DESIGNATED PERSON FOR FURNISHING INFORMATION AND EXTENDING CO-OPERATION TO REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES (ROC) IN RESPECT OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN SHARES OF THE COMPANY:
Mrs. Nikita Agarwalla, the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company is the designated person responsible for furnishing information and extending cooperation to the ROC in respect of beneficial interest in the Company's shares.
WEBSITE
Your Company maintains a website www.prabhaenergy.com whereby all the detailed information of the Company and specified details in terms of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 has been provided.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your directors' places on record their sincere thanks to the Customers, Vendors, Stakeholders, Banks, Regulatory Bodies, Financial Institutions, Employees and other Business Associates who have extended their valuable sustained support and encouragement during the year under review.
Your directors take this opportunity to recognize and place on record their gratitude and appreciation for the commitment displayed by all executives, officers and staff at all levels of the Company. We look forward for the continued support of every stakeholder in the future.
For and on behalf of the Board
sd/- sd/-
Prem Singh Sawhney Shail Manoj Savla
Place: Ahmedabad Chairman & Director Managing Director
Date: 13.05.2025 DIN: 03231054 DIN: 08763064
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Restated Pursuant to Scheme of Amalgamation PERFORMANCE OF COMPANY
On a consolidated basis, the revenue from operations for FY 2025 was ? 394.67 Lakhs, higher by 41.71% over the previous year's revenue from operations of ? 278.51 Lakhs. On a standalone basis, the revenue from operations for FY 2025 was ? 157.75, higher by 194.09% over the previous year's revenue from operations of ? 53.64 Lakhs.
On Consolidated basis, the loss was ? 139.55 Lakhs in FY 2025 as compared to loss of ? 94.65 Lakhs in the previous year. On a standalone basis, the loss was ? 156.48 Lakhs in FY 2025 as compared to loss of ? 104.81 Lakhs in the previous year.
The Board of Directors reaffirms its commitment to driving sustained growth and enhancing the overall performance of the Company in the forthcoming financial years, in the best interests of all stakeholders.
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