Dear Members
Your Directors are pleased to present the 30th Annual Report on the
affairs of the Company together with the audited statement of accounts for the year ended
on 31st March, 2025.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
(Amount in million)
|
|
|
|
(Amount in million) |
| Particulars |
Standalone |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
For the year ended 31 March 2025 |
For the year ended 31 March 2024 |
For the year ended 31 March 2025 |
For the year ended 31 March 2024 |
| Revenue from Operations (Net) |
17,419.05 |
15,117.48 |
18,738.78 |
16,239.45 |
| Other Income |
241.57 |
174.61 |
289.78 |
190.09 |
| Total Income |
17,660.62 |
15,292.09 |
19,028.56 |
16,429.54 |
| Less: Expenses |
15,202.98 |
12,941.41 |
16,224.25 |
13,815.06 |
| Less: Finance Cost |
127.86 |
118.38 |
128.77 |
118.39 |
| Less: Depreciation and Amortisation |
712.39 |
579.51 |
758.72 |
613.96 |
| Share of net profit of associate |
- |
- |
0.92 |
0.69 |
| Profit before Taxation |
1,617.39 |
1,652.79 |
1,917.74 |
1,882.82 |
| Less: Tax Expense |
407.10 |
419.59 |
485.41 |
479.21 |
| Profit for the year |
1,210.29 |
1,233.20 |
1432.33 |
1403.61 |
Add: Other Comprehensive
Income / (loss) for the year |
(1.88) |
(2.30) |
(1.39) |
(2.59) |
| Total Comprehensive Income for the year |
1,208.41 |
1,230.90 |
1430.94 |
1401.02 |
| Earnings per Share |
|
|
|
|
| Basic () |
20.10 |
20.97 |
23.79 |
23.87 |
| Diluted () |
20.10 |
20.96 |
23.78 |
23.85 |
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
On standalone basis, the Company reported revenue from operations of
17,419.05 million for the financial year 2024-25, as compared to 15,117.48 million in
the previous financial year 2023-24, registering a growth of 15.22%. Profit before finance
cost, depreciation and amortisation, other income and taxation stood at 2,216.07
million, as compared to 2,176.07 million in the previous year. Net profit for the year
under review amounted to 1210.29 million, as compared to 1233.20 million in the
previous year showing a minor decrease of 1.86% over the previous year.
On consolidated basis, the Company reported revenue from operations of
18,738.78 million for the financial year 2024-25 as compared to 16,239.45 million in
the previous financial year 2023-24, registering a growth of 15.39%. Profit before finance
cost, depreciation and amortisation, other income and taxation stood at 2,514.53
million, as compared to 2,424.39 million in the previous year. Net profit for the year
under review amounted to 1,432.33 million, as compared to 1403.61 million in
the previous year, registering a substantive increase of 2.05% over the previous year.
CREDIT RATING
The Company was accorded credit rating by two rating agencies namely
CRISIL and ICRA. CRISIL vide its rating letter dated 07th August, 2024 has given the
rating AA-/ Positive (pronounced Double A minus Positive) for Long-term
borrowings and CRISIL A1+ (pronounced CRISIL A one plus) for short-term
borrowings. ICRA vide its rating letter dated 30th September, 2024 has revised (upgraded)
the Long-term rating of the Company from to AA-/ Positive to AA/ Stable (pronounced
Double A Stable) for long-term borrowings and reaffirmed the short-term rating
as ICRA A1+ (pronounced ICRA A one . plus) for short- term borrowings.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Your Directors do not propose to transfer any amount to reserves.
DIVIDEND
The Directors in their meeting held on 05.02.2025 have declared an
interim dividend of 3.00 per equity share of face value of 10/- each (i.e. 30%).
Further your Directors are pleased to further recommend a final
dividend of 3.00 per equity share of face value of 10/- each (i.e. 30%) for the
financial year ended March 31, 2025 in the Board Meeting held on May 29, 2025. The
dividend, subject to the approval of members at the Annual General Meeting, which is
scheduled to be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, will be paid within the time period
stipulated under the Companies Act, 2013 (subject to deduction of tax at source as may be
applicable). The Dividend recommended is in accordance with the Company's Dividend
Distribution Policy. The Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company is available on the
Company's website at https://www.bectorfoods.com/
panel/uploads/investor/09302021075016MBFSL-DividendDistributionPolicy.pdf
MATERIAL CHANGES
(a) Material changes between the date of the Board report and end of
financial year
New production facility of Biscuits at Distt. Dhar, Madhya Pradesh has
started its Commercial Production with an installed Capacity of 21000 Metric Tons per
annum in the month of May, 2025
(b) Material events during the year under review
1. The Company raised an amount of 4,000 millions via QIP (Qualified
Institutional Placement).
2. Bakebest Foods Private Limited has been identified as the material
subsidiary of Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Limited as its net worth exceeds 10% of the
consolidated net worth of the company.
(c) Significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts
or tribunal impacting the going concern status and company's operations in future.
Joint Commissioner, Central Goods & Services Tax, Gautam Buddha
Nagar has confirmed a GST of 65.11 Mn (Rupees Sixty Five Million One Hundred Ten
Thousand only) under Section 74 of the CGST Act, 2017 and UPGST Act, 2017 read with
Section 20 of the IGST Act, 2017 in respect of a case pertaining to July 2017 to March
2023 and has imposed equivalent penalty of 65.11 Mn (Rupees Sixty Five Million One
Hundred Ten Thousand only) in relation to interpretational issues viz. rate of GST
leviable on supply of Kulcha and Chocofill Bun vide order dated February 3, 2025. The
company has shown the same as a contingent liability in the balance sheet as the Company
is hopeful for a favourable outcome. Furthermore, the Company has filed an appeal before
the Commissioner of (Appeals), Central Goods And Service Tax and Central Excise
Commissionerate, Gautam Buddha Nagar, on April 30, 2025.
Subsidiary Company/Associate Company
At the close of financial Company had: Subsidiary Companies: i.
Bakebest Foods Private Limited ii. Mrs Bector's English Oven Limited iii. Mrs.
Bectors Food International (FZE) Associate Company: Cremica Agro Foods Limited Pursuant to
the provisions of Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014, the Company has attached along with the financial statements, a separate
statement containing the salient features of the statements of its subsidiary companies in
the manner prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder in form
AOC-1 (Annexure- C).
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the consolidated financial statements of the
Company and its subsidiaries have been prepared in the same form and manner as mandated by
Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 and shall be laid before the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting (AGM) of the Company.
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have also been
prepared in accordance with relevant accounting standards issued by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs forming part of this Annual Report. In accordance with Section 136 of
the Companies Act, 2013, the audited financial statements, including the consolidated
financial statements and related information of the Company and audited accounts of each
of its subsidiaries are available on the Company's website at www. bectorfoods.com.
STATUTORY AUDITOR & AUDIT REPORT
M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm's
Registration No.: 001076N/N500013) were appointed by the shareholders for their first term
at the 29th Annual General Meeting as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office for
the period of five years from financial year 2024-25 to 2028-29, i.e. from the conclusion
of the 29th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 34th Annual General Meeting.
The Auditors have given unmodified report as there are no qualifications, observations or
adverse remarks made by the Auditors in their Report for the year ended March 31, 2025.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
As required to be reported pursuant to Section 134(3) (q) read with
Rule 8(5)(ii) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, there is no change in the nature of
business carried on by the Company during the financial year 2024-25.
DETAILS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The following is the constitution of the Board of Directors and key
managerial personnel as on date:
Sr. No. Name of the Director/ KMP |
Designation |
| 1. Mr. Ashish Agarwal |
Chairman & Independent Director |
| 2. Mr. Anoop Bector |
Managing Director |
| 3. Mr. Manu Talwar |
Chief Executive Officer |
| 4. Mr. Ishaan Bector |
Whole-time Director |
| 5. Mr. Suvir Bector |
Whole-time Director |
| 6. Mr. Parveen Kumar Goel* |
Whole-time Director & CFO |
| 7. Mr. Rajiv Dewan |
Independent Director |
| 8. Ms. Pooja Luthra |
Independent Director |
| 9. Mr. Dinesh Kumar Sindhwani** |
Independent Director |
| 10. Mr. Atul Sud |
Compliance Officer and Company Secretary |
10. Mr. Atul Sud Compliance Officer and Company Secretary
*Appointed Mr. Parveen Kumar Goel, Wholetime Director (DIN:00007297) as
the acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company w.e.f. 29.05.2025 in place of Mr.
Arnav Jain who tendered his resignation from the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
of the Company to explore the world of start-ups w.e.f. the close of business hours on
16.05.2025. **Mr. Alok Kumar Misra, resigned from the position of Non-Executive
Independent Director of the Company w.e.f 27.08.2024 and in his place, members of the
Company through their Postal ballot dated 25.11.2024 have approved the appointment of Mr.
Dinesh Kumar Sindwani (DIN: 02317742) as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the
Company for a period of five years w.e.f. 25.11.2024.
WOMAN DIRECTOR
In terms of the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013
and Regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, Ms. Pooja Luthra has been appointed as Independent Woman Director on the Board of
the Company.
MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the requirements of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013
and in terms of Regulation 25 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of the Independent Directors of the
Company was convened on February 5, 2025 to review the matters as laid down in the
aforesaid schedule and regulations.
DEPOSITS
(Amount in )
|
(Amount in ) |
Particulars |
Amount |
| Deposits accepted during the year (including
renewed during the year) |
Nil |
| Deposits remained unpaid or un claimed at the
end of the year |
Nil |
| Default in repayment of deposits or payment
of interest thereon during the year and if so number of such cases and the total amount
involved |
Nil |
| (i) at the beginning of the year |
|
| (ii) maximum during the year |
|
|
(Amount in ) |
Particulars |
Amount |
| Deposits which are not in compliance with
requirement of chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 |
Nil |
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is attached herewith
as Annexure A.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
In accordance with the requirements of the provisions of Section 135 of
the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has constituted a CSR Committee. The Company has also
formulated a CSR Policy, which is available on Company's website at
https://www.bectorfoods.com/panel/uploads/ investor/09042023044712MBFSLCSRpolicy.pdf
During the year under review, in compliance with the provisions of Section 135 of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014 and the
various notifications/circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Company
was supposed to spend 22.44 Mn during the Financial Year 2024-25 out of which it has
contributed an amount of 4.71 Mn directly or indirectly through implementing agencies
engaged in activities specified in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. The remaining
CSR amount left unspent has been transferred to the CSR Unspent Account opened with ICICI
Bank. The CSR Committee of the company, in alignment with its Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) objectives and in collaboration with its subsidiary Bakebest Foods
Pvt. Ltd has approved a long-term project of establishing a school under the aegis of Mrs.
Bector Foundation. This initiative is part of the company's ongoing efforts to
contribute to the community and promote education. The total CSR amount left unspent for
the current FY will be utilised over a period of 3 Financial Years.
Project Overview:
Total Investment: upto 75 million ( 7.5 crore)
Funding Partners: Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Ltd. and
Bakebest Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Implementation Period: Spanning over three financial
years
Project Components: o Acquisition of land o Construction
of school infrastructure o Operational expenses for running the school
Target Beneficiaries: Underprivileged students,
particularly those from economically disadvantaged and undereducated backgrounds
Educational Objectives: To foster a love for learning and provide
quality education to students from marginalized communities.
This project underscores the company's commitment to sustainable
development goals (SDGs) and its dedication to making a positive impact on society through
educational initiatives.
The salient features of the CSR policy along with the Report on CSR
projects/ activities are given in Annexure-B to this Directors' Report.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
During the year 2024-25, the Board of Directors met 9 times on May 30,
2024, June 21, 2024, August 2, 2024, August 27, 2024, September 5, 2024, September 16,
2024, November 8, 2024, November 25, 2024 and February 5, 2025.
BOARD COMMITTEES
The Company has constituted the following committees in compliance with
the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations.
1. Audit Committee;
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
3. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee;
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and
5. Risk Management Committee.
6. Fund Raise Committee (A special purpose committee constituted with
the sole objective of overseeing the Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), through
which the Company successfully raised funds during the year) All these committees have
been established as a part of the best corporate governance practices. There have been no
instances where the Board has not accepted any recommendation of the aforesaid committees.
The details in respect to the compositions, powers, roles, and terms of reference etc.,
are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under section 134(3) (c) of the Companies
Act, 2013 with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed
that: (i) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2025,
the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material
departures from the same. (ii) 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 state of affairs of the Company as of 31st March, 2025 and
of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that day. (iii) suff icientthey have
taken proper careand for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with
the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing
and detecting frauds and other irregularities.
(iv) the Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2025 have been
prepared on a going concern basis. (v) they have laid down internal financial
controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and were operating effectively throughout the financial year ended 31 st March,
2025.
(vi) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively throughout the financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors furnished a declaration that they meet the
criteria of Independence as provided in sub section 6 of Section 149 of the Companies Act,
2013 at the Board meeting held on 29th May, 2025.
Company's policy on Directors' Appointment and Remuneration,
including Criteria for Determining Qualifications, Positive Attributes, Independence of
Director and other Matters provided under sub-section (3) of Section 178.
The Board, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, senior management
and their remuneration and to develop and recommend to the Board a set of Corporate
Governance Guidelines. The policy of the Company on Directors appointment and
remuneration, including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,
independence of Directors and other matters provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of the Listing Regulations is available on the Company's
website at www.bectorfoods.com.
Broad terms of reference of the committee inter-alia include: a) To
identify persons who are qualified to become Directors and who may be appointed as KMPs
and in senior management position in accordance with the criteria laid down, recommend to
the Board for their appointment and removal; b) To carry out evaluation of every
Director's performance; c) To identify the criteria for determining qualifications,
positive attributes and independence of a director; d) To finalise the remuneration for
the Directors, key managerial personnel and senior management personnel; e) To assess the
independence of Independent Directors; and f) Such other key issues/matters as may be
referred by the Board or as may be necessary in view of the provision of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Rules thereunder and the SEBI (LODR), whenever applicable. In this context,
the committee will also review the framework and processes for motivating and rewarding
performance at all levels of the organisation, will review the resulting compensation
awards, and will make appropriate proposals for Board approval.
BOARD EVALUATION
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company had approved a
Nomination and Remuneration policy containing the criteria for performance evaluation,
which was approved and adopted by the Board of Directors. The key features of this policy
have also been included in the report. The policy provides for evaluation of the Board and
the individual Directors, including the Chairman of the Board and Independent Directors.
Subsequent to the year under review, the evaluation for the period 2024-25 was completed
as per the policy adopted in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act. The
Board's assessment was discussed with the full Board evaluating, amongst other
things, the full and common understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Board,
contribution towards development of the strategy and ensuring robust and effective risk
management, understanding of the operational programs being managed by the Company,
receipt of regular inputs, receipt of reports by the Board on financial matters, budgets
and operations services, timely receipt of information with supporting papers, regular
monitoring and evaluation of progress towards strategic goals and operational performance,
number of Board meetings, committee structures and functioning, etc.
The members concluded that the Board was operating in an effective and
constructive manner.
DISCLOSURE OF REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY
Information as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 and a statement showing the names and other particulars of the
employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of
the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is
annexed hereto as Annexure F and forms part of this report.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the rules made thereunder, the Annual Return of the Company has been
disclosed on the website of the Company and web link thereto is
https://www.bectorfoods.com/panel/uploads/ investor/07142025023041AnnualReturn2024-25.pdf
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
M/s. B.K. Gupta & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries,
Ludhiana, have been appointed to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company and its material
subsidiary, Bakebest Foods Private Limited, for the financial year 2024- 25 pursuant to
section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel), Rules 2014. A report submitted by them is attached
herewith as Annexure E. There was no qualification, reservation or adverse remark in the
Report of the Secretarial Auditor.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to follow the best Corporate Governance
practices, including the requirements under the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Board is
responsible to ensure the same from time to time. The Company has duly complied with the
Corporate Governance requirements. Further, a separate section on Corporate Governance in
compliance with the provisions of Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations read with
Schedule V of the said regulations, along with a certificate from a Practicing Company
Secretary confirming that the Company is and has been compliant with the conditions
stipulated under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015
forms part of the Annual Report.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions that were entered into during the
financial year 2024-25 were on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of
business and were in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Listing Regulations. None of the transactions with related parties fall under the
scope of Section 188(1) of the Act. There are no material related party transactions made
by the Company during the year under review. Given that the Company does not have anything
to report pursuant to Section 134(3) (h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(2) of
the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in Form AOC- 2, therefore the same is not provided.
All such transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for
review/approval. The Audit Committee grants omnibus approval for the transactions that are
in the ordinary course of the business and repetitive in nature. All related party
transactions are placed before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. As good
governance practice, the same are also placed before the Board for seeking their approval.
Disclosures, as required under Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS) 24, have
been made in the Note No. 48 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Further, in terms
of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018,
the transactions with person/ entity belonging to the promoter/promoter group holding 10%
or more shareholding in the Company have been disclosed in the accompanying financial
statements. The policy on related party transactions, as formulated by the Board is
available on the Company's website at https://www.bectorfoods.com/
panel/uploads/investor/09302021075757MBFSL-PolicyonMaterialityofRPT.pdf
SHARE CAPITAL AND PROVISION OF MONEY BY COMPANY FOR PURCHASE OF ITS OWN
SHARES BY TRUSTEES OR EMPLOYEES FOR THE BENEFIT OF EMPLOYEES
The paid-up share capital of the Company is 61,39,81,190 divided into
6,13,98,119 equity shares of 10 each. Bector Employees Welfare Trust created pursuant to
the Employee Stock Option Scheme 2023 (ESOS 2023) which was approved by the
shareholders in the AGM held on September 29, 2023. The said trust has purchased 50,700
shares from the secondary market till 31.03.2025.
UTILISATION OF ISSUE PROCEEDS
The Company raised an amount of 4000 Mn, by issuance of equity shares
during the financial year 2024-2025. The company has appointed ICRA Limited, Monitoring
Agency to monitor the use of Funds raised through QIP. The statement having the details of
utilization of funds raised through QIP till 31.03.2025 is as given below:
The statement having the details of utilization of funds raised through
QIP:
Particulars |
Object of the issue as per Prospectus |
Utilization up to 31st March 2025 |
Unutilized amount as on 31st March 2025 |
| Repayment and/ or pre-payment, in full or in
part, of certain outstanding borrowings availed by our Company |
1550.00 |
1550.00 |
0.00 |
| Investment in our Subsidiary, Bakebest Foods
Private Limited for financing the project cost towards Khopoli Expansion Project |
1300.00 |
555.06 |
744.94 |
| Financing the project cost towards Madhya
Pradesh Project |
200.00 |
200.00 |
0.00 |
| Issue Related Expenses |
119.38 |
113.27 |
6.11 |
| General corporate purposes and QIP Expenses |
830.62 |
307.61 |
523.01 |
| Total Net Proceeds |
4000.00 |
2725.94 |
1274.06 |
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has a Risk Management Policy with the objective to
formalise the process of identification of potential risk and adopt appropriate risk
mitigation measures through a risk management structure. The Risk Management Policy is a
step taken by the Company towards strengthening the existing controls. The business of the
Company solely depends upon agricultural produce, which is highly seasonal and this is a
major element of risk which may threaten the existence of the Company.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management's Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under
review, as stipulated under Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the Listing
Regulations, is presented separately and forms part of this Annual Report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE AND VIGIL MECHANISM
As required under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 6 of
the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors have
already constituted an Audit Committee, which, as of the close of the financial year under
review, comprised of Mr. Rajiv Dewan, Independent Director as Chairman, Mr. Parveen Kumar
Goel, Whole-time Director, Mr. Ashish Agarwal, Independent Director as Members.
During the financial year 2024 2025, Mr. Alok Kumar Misra, a member of
the Committee, resigned on August 27, 2024, and served as a member until that date. The
Committee was reconstituted on May 29, 2025. Mr. Dinesh Kumar Sindwani was appointed as a
member of the Committee, replacing Mr. Parveen Kumar Goel, who has been redesignated as
the Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company. The committee
held Eight meetings during the year under review. of The Board of Directors established a
vigil mechanism to redress genuine concerns/grievances of employees and Directors of the
Company. Mr. Seeraj Beri, Deputy General Manager- Accounts, has been designated as Whistle
and Ethics Officer to hear the grievances of employees and Directors of the Company;
however, offences of serious nature may be brought to the attention of the Chairman of the
Audit Committee of the Company. The Audit Committee regularly reviews the working of the
mechanism. No complaint was received during the year under review.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)
for the year under review, as stipulated under 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations to
be submitted by top-1,000 listed entities based on their market capitalization as on March
31, 2025, is presented separately and forms part of this Annual Report.
HUMAN RESOURCE & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the year under review, the Company enjoyed cordial relations
with workers and employees at all levels of the organisation. A detailed section on Human
Resources/ Industrial Relations is provided in the Management Discussion and Analysis
Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF EQUITY SHARES WITH DIFFERENTIAL RIGHTS
The Company, under the provision of Section 43 read with Rule 4(4) of
the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 has not issued any equity shares
with differential rights.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF SWEAT EQUITY SHARES
The Company, under the provision of Section 54 read with Rule 8(13) of
the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 has not issued any sweat equity
shares.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS
Pursuant to the resolution of our Board of Directors dated September 4,
2023 and of our shareholders' resolution dated September 29, 2023, our Company has
instituted the Employee Stock Option Scheme 2023 (ESOS 2023) which became
effective from September 29, 2023 and continues to be in force. In accordance with ESOS
2023, Company can grant from time to time, in one or more tranches, not exceeding 2,94,087
(Two Lakh Ninety Four Thousand Eighty Seven) employee stock options (Options)
to or for the benefit of such person(s) working exclusively with the Company, and its
group including the subsidiaries and holding companies, whether in or outside India,
including any director, whether whole-time or not (excluding the employees/directors who
are promoters and persons belonging to the promoter group, independent directors and
directors holding directly or indirectly more than 10% (ten percent) of the outstanding
equity shares of the Company) subject to their eligibility as may be determined under the
Scheme, exercisable into not more than 2,94,087 (Two Lakh Ninety Four Thousand Eighty
Seven) equity shares of face value of 10/- (Rupees Ten) each fully paid-up, to be
sourced from secondary acquisition, in one or more tranches at such point(s) in time as
decided, through an irrevocable employee welfare trust of the Company namely Bector
Employees Welfare Trust' set-up by the Company The detailed Report on the ESOS 2023
is given the Annexure D.
VOLUNTARY REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR BOARD'S REPORT
The Company is complying with the provisions of Section 129 or 134 of
Companies Act, 2013, so there was no voluntary revision done by the Company during
financial year 2024-25.
Statement in respect of adequacy of Internal Financial Control with
reference to the Financial Statements Pursuant to Section 134 (3)(q) read with Rule 8(5)
(viii) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, and ICAI guidance note on adequacy of internal
financial controls with reference to financial statements it is stated that there is
adequate internal control system in the Company. The Company has an effective and reliable
internal control system commensurate with the size of its operations. The internal control
system provides for well- documented policies and procedures that are aligned with global
standards and processes.
RECEIPT OF ANY COMMISSION/REMUNERATION BY MD / WTD OF COMPANY FROM ITS
HOLDING OR SUBSIDIARY
The Company does not have any holding company. Further, no subsidiary
company of the Company has paid any commission/ remuneration to the MD/ WTD of the Company
for the financial year 2024-25.
STATEMENT INDICATING THE MANNER IN WHICH FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION HAS
BEEN MADE BY THE BOARD OF ITS OWN PERFORMANCE, ITS DIRECTORS, AND THAT OF ITS COMMITTEES
In line with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board
evaluation was carried out through a structured evaluation process by all the Directors
based on the criteria such as composition of the Board and its Committees, Board culture,
execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance. A separate
exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of individual Directors, including
the Chairman of the Board. They were evaluated on parameters such as their education,
knowledge, experience, expertise, skills, behaviour, leadership qualities, level of
engagement, independence of judgement, decision-making ability for safeguarding the
interest of the Company, stakeholders and its shareholders. The performance evaluation of
the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation
of the Chairman and Non- Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent
Directors. The Board was satisfied with the evaluation process and the results thereof.
REPORTING
There was no fraud reported to the Board during the year under review.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The Company is committed to maintaining a productive environment for
all its employees at various levels in the organisation, free of sexual harassment and
discrimination on the basis of gender. The Company has framed a policy on prevention of
sexual harassment in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. The Company has also set up
Internal Complaint Committee (the Committee') to redress complaints
received regarding sexual harassment, which has formalised a free and fair enquiry process
with clear timelines. During the year under review, the Company had not received any
complaint of harassment.
DISCLOSURE REGARDING COMPLIANCE W.R.T THE MATERNITY BENEFITS ACT 1961
The Company hereby states that it was Compliant with Maternity Benefits
Act, 1961 during the Financial Year 2024-25.
PARTICULARS OF LOAN, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS (LGSI) UNDER SECTION 186
The Company has not given any loans, or provided any guarantees, or
security as specified under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has made a total investment of 48,00,000 @ 10 per share
in Solarstream Renewable Services Private Limited during FY22 and FY23 and has been
allotted 4,80,000 shares in the said Company. After investment, the Company is holding
4.90% equity holding in the Company.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Board has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the
orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company's
policies, the safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors,
accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable
financial disclosures.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s KPMG Assurance
and Consulting Services LLP, Gurgaon, as Internal Auditors to conduct internal audit for
the financial year 2024-25. The Company has an Internal Audit Department to test the
adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems laid down by the management and to
suggest improvement in the systems. Internal Audit Reports are discussed with the
management and are reviewed by the Audit Committee of the Board. KPMG Assurance and
Consulting Services LLP, Gurgaon, conducted the internal audit for the financial year
2024-25 and presented an Internal Audit Report, and no reportable weakness in the system
was observed.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AUDIT
During the financial year 2024-25 under review, the Company's
internal controls were tested by M/s Genikon Services Pvt. Ltd., and no reportable
weakness in the system was observed.
COST AUDITORS
In terms of the provisions of Section 148 and all other applicable
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules,
2014, appointment of Cost Auditor is not applicable to our Company. of
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Secretarial Standards SS-1 and SS-2 relating to Meetings of
the Board of Directors and General Meetings' issued and notified by the Institute of
Company Secretaries of India as amended/ replaced from time to time have been complied
with by the Company during the financial year under review.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their
appreciation and sincere gratitude to all associates for their valuable support, and look
forward to their continued co- operation in the years to come. Your Directors acknowledge
the support and co-operation received from the employees and all those who have helped in
the day-to-day management.
| For and on behalf of the Board of
Directors |
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| For Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities
Limited |
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Sd/- |
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(Ashish Agarwal) |
| Place: Phillaur |
Chairman |
| Date: 12.08.2025 |
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