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To the Members,
Remus Pharmaceuticals Limited
Your Directors are pleased to present the Tenth (10 th ) Directors' Report of your
company on the operations and performance along with the Audited Financial Statements and
the Auditor's Report thereon, for the year ended on March 31, 2025 ("year under
review/2024-25/2025/FY25"). Consolidated performance of the Company and its
subsidiaries has been referred to wherever required.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
The Company's financial performance (standalone and consolidated) for the Financial
Year ended March 31, 2025 is summarized below:
Standalone & Consolidated Financial Highlights
( in crores except EPS)
| Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
FY 2024-25 |
FY 2023-24* |
FY 2024-25 |
FY 2023-24* |
| Total Income |
82.07 |
66.75 |
625.34 |
215.77 |
| Total Expenses before Depreciation & |
(53.18) |
(42.94) |
(574.67) |
(183.98) |
| Finance cost |
|
|
|
|
| Profit / (Loss) before Depreciation & |
28.89 |
23.81 |
50.67 |
31.79 |
| Finance Cost |
|
|
|
|
| Depreciation |
(1.87) |
(1.12) |
(1.87) |
(1.12) |
| Finance Cost |
(0.38) |
(0.34) |
(1.46) |
(0.50) |
| Profit / (Loss) Before exceptional and extraordinary items
and tax |
26.64 |
22.35 |
47.34 |
30.17 |
| Less: Exceptional items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Profit / (Loss) Before tax |
26.64 |
22.35 |
47.34 |
30.17 |
| Less: Current Year Tax and |
(6.74) |
(5.74) |
(8.92) |
(5.89) |
| Deferred Tax |
|
|
|
|
| Profit / (Loss) from continuing operations |
19.90 |
16.62 |
38.42 |
24.28 |
| Profit / (Loss) from discontinuing operations |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Profit for the period |
19.90 |
16.62 |
38.42 |
24.28 |
| Other Comprehensive Income |
|
|
|
|
| A. (i) Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss |
81.74 |
83.83 |
81.87 |
84.70 |
| (ii) Income Tax relating to items that will not be
reclassified to profit or loss |
(11.69) |
(11.99) |
(11.69) |
(11.99) |
| B. (i) Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss |
(0.07) |
(0.09) |
(0.07) |
(0.01) |
| (ii) Income Tax relating to items that will be reclassified
to profit or loss |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.02 |
| Total Comprehensive Income for the period |
89.90 |
88.39 |
108.55 |
97.01 |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) |
33.75 |
29.40 |
65.21 |
42.97 |
* The Company voluntarily adopted IND- AS for the first time w.e.f. April 01, 2024,
hence the financials for FY 2023-24 have been restated.
2. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND THE STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS:
2.1 a. Standalone Performance
During the year under review, the standalone total income was 82.07 Crores (` 79.16
crores is revenue from operation), which is 22.95% higher than the previous year's income
of 66.75 Crores. The company recorded a profit of 19.90 Crores, showing an increase of
19.74% compared to the previous year's profit of 16.62 Crores. EPS of the Company stood at
33.75 per share as compared to last years of 29.40 per share. b. Consolidated
Performance
During the year under review, the consolidated total income for the year was 625.34
Crores ( 620.36 crores is revenue from operation), which is 189.92% higher than the
previous year's income of 215.77 Crores. The consolidated profit stood at 38.42 Crores,
reflecting a 58.23% increase over the previous year's profit of 24.28 Crores.
2.2 Details of utilisation of proceeds from Initial Public Offer (IPO):
The Company had successfully concluded its maiden public issue of equity shares during
the year 2023-24 aggregating to 47.69 Crores. 3,88,000 equity shares of the company were
listed on the NSE (EMERGE) Platform on May 29, 2023.
The details of utilisation of IPO proceeds as on March 31, 2025 is as follows:
(Amount in Crores)
| Objects of the Issue |
Amount Allocated for the Object |
Amount Utilized |
Balance available in HDFC Bank |
| Public Issue Expenses |
1.00 |
1.00 |
- |
| To meet working capital requirements |
30.31 |
30.31 |
- |
| Funding investment for acquisition and General Corporate
Purpose |
16.38 |
16.38 |
- |
| Total |
47.69 |
47.69 |
- |
During the year under review, the Company successfully utilized the funds raised
through its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in accordance with the objectives stated in the
offer document. The utilization of IPO proceeds has been monitored by the Audit Committee
and is in compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements.
3. MATERIAL CHANGES AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY:
The Board reports that no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the
Company have occurred between the end of the financial year ending March 31, 2025 and
the date of this Report.
4. DIVIDEND:
During the year under review, the Directors have declared 1 st interim dividend of
1.00/- (Rupee One only) per equity share of 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each. The Directors of
your Company have recommended final dividend of 0.50 (Fifty paise only) for the financial
year 2024-25.
The total dividend pay-out for FY2024-25 is 1.5/- (One Rupee and Fifty paise only) per
equity share of 10/- each [previous year 6/- (Rupees Six only) per equity share of 10/-
(Rupee Ten only) each].
The dividend pay-out is in accordance with the Company's Dividend Distribution Policy.
The policy is available on the website of the Company at https://remuspharma.com/
policies/.
Pursuant to the Finance Act, 2020 (the 'Act' for this section), dividend income is
taxable in the hands of Members and the Members are requested to refer to the Finance Act,
2020 and amendments thereof.
As per the Act, your Company is expected to deposit 10% of the dividend to the Income
Tax Department as TDS on your behalf. Members can submit their tax-exemption forms along
with other required documents to the Company at cs@remuspharma.com. The requisite form for
claiming tax exemption can be downloaded from Company's RTA i.e., MUFG Intime India
Private Limited's website. The URL for the same is
https://web.in.mpms.mufg.com/client-downloads. html -> On this page, select the General
tab. All the forms are available under the head "Form 15G / 15H / 10F".
5. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF THE BUSINESS:
During the Financial Year 2024-25, there was no change in the nature of business of the
Company and continues to be in the same line of business as per the main object of the
Company.
6. REGISTERED OFFICE:
During the Financial year 2024-25, there was no change in registered office address.
7. FINANCE:
During the year, the Company created a charge of 1.50
Crores, which was duly registered with the appropriate authority. The borrowing is made
from HDFC Bank Limited. The members of the Company, at the Annual General Meeting held on
September 20, 2024, approved the enhancement of the Company's borrowing limits up to 50
crores, along with the limit for the creation of charges, mortgages, liens, pledges, or
hypothecations on the
Company's assets for an amount not exceeding 50 crores.
8. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
The Company's Directors make the following statement pursuant to Sections 134(3)(c) and
134(5) of the Act, which is to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations obtained by them: a. In the preparation of the annual
accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed to the extent applicable
to the Company and there are no material departures; b. The Directors have selected such
accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that
are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the
Company at the end of the Financial Year and of the profit of the Company for that
period; c. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding
the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other
irregularities; d. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis; e. The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the
Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;
and f. 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.
9. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
As per regulation 15(2) of the Listing Regulation, the Compliance with the Corporate
Governance provisions shall not apply in respect of the following class of the Companies:
a. Listed entity having paid up equity share capital not exceeding 10 Crore and Net worth
not exceeding 25 Crore, as on the last day of the previous financial year; b. Listed
entity which has listed its specified securities on the SME Exchange.
Since, our Company falls in the ambit of aforesaid exemption (b); hence compliance with
the provisions of Corporate
Governance are not applicable to the Company and it does not form the part of the
Annual Report for the financial year 2024-25.
10. BOARD MEETINGS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL & COMMITTEES OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: a. Board meetings:
The Board of the Company meets regularly to discuss various business matters.
Additional Board meetings are convened, as and when required to discuss and decide on
various business policies, strategies and other businesses. Additionally, the board has
also constituted management committee to carry out day-to-day activities and for taking
prompt decisions/actions, efficient management and better administration and
co-ordination.
The Company had 06 Board meetings during the financial year under review on:
| Sr. No. |
Date of Meeting |
Sr. No. |
Date of Meeting |
| 1. |
23.04.2024 |
4. |
14.08.2024 |
| 2. |
16.05.2024 |
5. |
09.11.2024 |
| 3. |
10.06.2024 |
6. |
27.02.2025 |
Attendance of Directors in the Meetings:
| Sr. No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Number of Board Meetings attended during the year |
| 1. |
Mr. Arpit Deepakkumar Shah |
Managing Director |
6/6 |
| 2. |
Mr. Swapnil Jatinbhai Shah* |
Chairman and Whole- Time Director |
6/6 |
| 3. |
Ms. Roma Vinodbhai Shah |
Whole- Time Director |
6/6 |
| 4. |
Mrs. Anar Swapnil Shah** |
Whole- Time Director |
5/6 |
| 5. |
Mr. Vishrut Pathak |
Non- Executive, Independent Director |
2/6 |
| 6. |
Mr. Balwant Purohit |
Non- Executive, Independent Director |
4/6 |
| 7. |
Ms. Sanjana Sanjeev Shah |
Non- Executive, Independent Director |
5/6 |
*Change in designation of Mr. Swapnil Jatinbhai Shah from Chairman & Whole -Time
Director to Chairman & Non- Executive, Non- Independent Director w.e.f. May 18, 2025
**Change in designation of Mrs. Anar Swapnil Shah from Whole- Time Director to Non-
Executive, Non- Independent Director w.e.f. May 18, 2025
The time gap between two consecutive Board meetings was less than 120 days, and the
requisite quorum, as prescribed under the Act and the Listing Regulations, was present at
all meetings b. Appointment & Re-appointment of Directors:
1. Retire by Rotation
Pursuant to provisions of Section 152(6) of the Act and the Articles of Association of
the
Company, Mr. Arpit Deepakkumar Shah (DIN: 07214641) retires by rotation and being
eligible, offers himself for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the
Company. The
Directors recommend the resolution relating to the re-appointment of Mr. Arpit
Deepakkumar
Shah (who is liable to retire by rotation), as Director of the Company.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations and
Secretarial Standards on General Meetings, the requisite details of Mr. Arpit Deepakkumar
Shah are furnished in the Annexure-A to the Notice of the 10th AGM.
2. Re- appointment of Directors
2.1. Re-appointment of Mr. Arpit Deepakkumar Shah as the Managing Director, to hold
office for a period of 3 (Three) years i.e., commencing from January 16, 2026 to January
15, 2029 (both days inclusive)
In terms of Section 196 of the Act, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ('NRC')
of the Board of Directors of the
Company at its meeting held on August 29, 2025, recommended the reappointment of Mr.
Arpit Deepakkumar Shah (DIN: 07214641) as the Managing Director of the
Company for a period of 3 (Three) years i.e., commencing from January 16, 2026 to
January 15, 2029 (both days inclusive) and liable to retire by rotation.
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 29, 2025, discussed and approved
the proposal of the NRC for the reappointment of Mr. Arpit Deepakkumar Shah. Further
details regarding the reappointment of Mr. Arpit Shah forms part of the 10 th AGM Notice.
2.2. Re-appointment of Ms. Roma Vinodbhai
Shah as a Whole Time Director, to hold office for a period of 3 (Three) years i.e.,
commencing from January 16, 2026 to January 15, 2029 (both days inclusive)
In terms of Section 196 of the Act, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ('NRC')
of the Board of Directors of the
Company at its meeting held on August 29,
2025, recommended the reappointment of
Ms. Roma Vinodbhai Shah (DIN: 07214632) as a Whole Time Director of the Company for a
period of 3 (Three) years i.e., commencing from January 16, 2026 to January 15 , 2029
(both days inclusive) and liable to retire by rotation.
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 29, 2025, discussed and approved
the proposal of the NRC for the reappointment of Ms. Roma Shah. Further details regarding
the reappointment of Ms. Roma Shah forms part of the 10 th AGM Notice.
2.3. Re-appointment of Mr. Swapnil Jatinbhai Shah as the Chairman and Non- Executive,
Non- Independent Director, to hold office for a period of 3 (Three) years i.e., commencing
from January 16, 2026 to January 15, 2029 (both days inclusive)
In terms of Section 152 of the Act, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ('NRC')
of the Board of Directors of the
Company at its meeting held on August 29, 2025, recommended the reappointment of
Mr. Swapnil Jatinbhai Shah (DIN: 05259821) as the Chairman and Non- Executive, Non-
Independent Director of the Company for a period of 3 (Three) years i.e., commencing from
January 16, 2026 to January 15, 2029 (both days inclusive) and liable to retire by
rotation.
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 29, 2025, discussed and approved
the proposal of the NRC for the reappointment of Mr. Swapnil Shah. Further details
regarding the reappointment of Mr. Swapnil Shah forms part of the 10 th AGM Notice.
2.4. Re-appointment of Mrs. Anar Swapnil Shah as a Non- Executive, Non- Independent
Director, to hold office for a period of
3 (Three) years i.e., commencing from January 16, 2026 to January 15, 2029 (both days
inclusive)
In terms of Section 152 of the Act, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ('NRC')
of the Board of Directors of the
Company at its meeting held on August 29, 2025, recommended the reappointment of Mrs.
Anar Swapnil Shah (DIN: 06895297) as the Non- Executive, Non- Independent
Director of the Company for a period of 3 (Three) years i.e., commencing from January
16, 2026 to January 15, 2029 (both days inclusive) and liable to retire by rotation.
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 29, 2025, discussed and approved the
proposal of the NRC for the reappointment of Mrs. Anar Shah. Further details regarding the
reappointment of Mrs. Anar Shah forms part of the 10 th AGM Notice. c. Independent
Directors:
In terms of the provisions of Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the
Listing Regulations the following are the Independent Directors of the Company:
| Sr. |
Name |
DIN |
Designation |
| No. |
|
|
|
| 1. |
Mr. Vishrut Chandramauli Pathak |
03278445 |
Non- Executive, Independent Director |
| 2. |
Mr. Balwant Purohit |
09806032 |
Non- Executive, Independent Director |
| 3. |
Ms. Sanjana Sanjeev Shah |
09811689 |
Non- Executive, Independent Director |
The Company has received necessary declaration from each Independent Director of the
Company under the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Act and applicable provisions of the
Listing Regulations, that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down in Section
149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the Listing Regulations. In the opinion of
the Board, the Independent Directors fulfil the criteria of independence as provided under
the Act, Rules made thereunder read with applicable provisions of the
Listing Regulations, and they are independent of the management and also possess
requisite qualifications, experience, and expertise and hold highest standards of
integrity. Further, there has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status
as Independent
Directors of the Company. The Board has taken on record the declarations of the
Independent Directors, after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same.
During the year under review, the Independent Directors met on March 18, 2025 without
presence of Non - Independent Directors and members of the Management. At this meeting,
the Independent Directors inter alia evaluated performance of the Non-Independent
Directors and the Board of Directors as a whole, evaluated the performance of the Chairman
of the Board and discussed aspects relating to the quality, quantity and timeliness of the
flow of information between the Company's Management and the Board.
d. Familiarization Program for Independent Directors:
In compliance with the requirements of the Listing Regulations, the Independent
Directors have been familiarized about the Company by the functional heads of various
departments of the Company which includes detailed presentations on the vision and mission
of the Company, its operations, business plans, technologies and also future outlook of
the entire industry.
e. Resignation, Cessation and changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
During the year under review there were no resignations or new appointments of
Directors or Key
Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company.
Further, none of the Directors of your Company are disqualified as per the provisions
of Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. Your directors have made necessary
disclosures, as required, under various provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing
Regulations.
Subsequent to the end of the financial year and up to the date of this Report, the
following changes took place in the composition of the Board of Directors:
1. Mr. Swapnil Jatinbhai Shah (DIN: 05259821) conveyed his intention to step down as
the Whole Time Director of the Company from closure of business hours on May 17, 2025,
however, consented to continue as the Chairman and Non-Executive, Non- Independent
Director of the
Company. Based on the recommendation of the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on
May 17,
2025, approved his continued association as the
Chairman and Non- Executive, Non- Independent Director with effect from May 18, 2025
for the remaining period of his tenure.
2. Mrs. Anar Swapnil Shah (DIN: 06895297) conveyed her intention to step down as the
Whole Time Director of the Company from closure of business hours on May 17, 2025,
however, consented to continue as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director of the
Company. Based on the recommendation of
Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on
May
17, 2025 has approved her continued association as a Non- Executive, Non- Independent
Director with effect from May 18, 2025 for the remaining period of her tenure.
f. Committees of the Board:
The Company has constituted the following Committees of the Board of Directors:
1. Audit Committee
The composition of the Audit Committee as on March 31, 2025 is as under:
| Sr. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Nature of Directorship |
| No. |
|
|
|
| 1 |
Mr. Vishrut Pathak |
Chairperson |
Non- Executive Independent Director |
| 2 |
Mr. Balwant Purohit |
Member |
Non- Executive Independent Director |
| 3 |
Ms. Sanjana Shah |
Member |
Non- Executive Independent Director |
| 4 |
Mr. Arpit Shah |
Member |
Managing Director |
| 5 |
Mr. Swapnil Shah |
Member |
Chairman and Whole-time Director* |
* Change in designation of Mr. Swapnil Jatinbhai Shah from Chairman & Whole -Time
Director to Chairman & Non- Executive, Non- Independent Director w.e.f. May 18, 2025
In accordance with the requirements of section 177 of the Act, the Board has
established a qualified and independent Audit Committee. The committee comprises of 5
(Five) members and the majority of members are Independent Directors. The members of the
Audit Committee have relevant experience in financial matters as well as have accounting
or related financial management expertise and all of them are financially literate. The
Chairman of the Audit Committee is an Independent Director and has expert knowledge in
accounts & finance.
Replace with this- During the year under review, the audit committee met 6(Six) times
on April 23, 2024, May 16, 2024, August 14, 2024, November 09, 2024, January 11, 2025 and
February 27, 2025.
2. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The composition of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee as on March 31, 2025 is as
under:
| Sr. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Nature of Directorship |
| No. |
|
|
|
| 1 |
Mr. Balwant Purohit |
Chairperson |
Non- Executive Independent Director |
| 2 |
Mr. Arpit Shah |
Member |
Managing Director |
| 3 |
Mr. Swapnil Shah |
Member |
Chairman and Whole-time Director* |
* Change in designation of Mr. Swapnil Jatinbhai Shah from Chairman & Whole -Time
Director to Chairman & Non- Executive, Non- Independent Director w.e.f. May 18, 2025
In accordance with the provisions of section 178 of the Act, the Company has framed a
Stakeholder's Relationship Committee (SRC) that is responsible for handling investor
grievances. The committee is comprised of 3 (Three) members, and the Chairperson of
committee is an Independent Director.
As on March 31, 2025, no complaints are pending on the SEBI SCORES portal.
During the year under review, the Stakeholders Relationship Committee met 1(one) time
on November 09, 2024.
3. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee as on March 31, 2025 is as
under:
| Sr. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Nature of Directorship |
| No. |
|
|
|
| 1 |
Ms. Sanjana Shah |
Chairperson |
Non- Executive, Independent Director |
| 2 |
Mr. Balwant Purohit |
Member |
Non- Executive, Independent Director |
| 3 |
Mr. Vishrut Pathak |
Member |
Non- Executive, Independent Director |
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is responsible for evaluating the balance of
skills, experience, independence, diversity and knowledge on the Board and for drawing up
selection criteria, ongoing succession planning and appointment procedures for both
internal and external appointments, including Managing Director and Management Committee.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Act, the Company has constituted
Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC), composition, terms of reference of which are
in conformity with the said provisions. The committee comprises of 3 (Three) members and
all the members are Independent Directors. During the year under review, the Nomination
and Remuneration Committee met 1(one) time on August 14, 2024.
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The composition of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee as on March 31, 2025
is as under:
| Sr. No. |
Name of Director |
Designation |
Nature of Directorship |
| 1 |
Mr. Arpit Shah |
Chairperson |
Managing Director |
| 2 |
Mr. Swapnil Shah* |
Member |
Chairman and Whole-Time Director |
| 3 |
Ms. Roma Shah |
Member |
Whole-Time Director |
| 4 |
Mr. Balwant Purohit |
Member |
Non- Executive Independent Director |
* Change in designation of Mr. Swapnil Shah from Chairman & Whole -Time Director to
Chairman & Non- Executive, Non- Independent Director w.e.f. May 18, 2025
The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee is responsible to formulate and recommend
to the Board, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy indicating the activities to
be undertaken by the Company as specified in Schedule VII to the Companies Act, 2013.To
recommend the amount of expenditure to be incurred on the CSR activities and to Monitor
the CSR activities undertaken by the Company.
During the year under review, the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee met met
2(two) times on May 16, 2024 and March 31, 2025.
g. Board Diversity:
A diverse Board enables efficient functioning through differences in perspective and
skill, and also fosters differentiated thought processes at the back of varied industrial
and management expertise, gender, knowledge and geographical background. The Company
follows diverse Board structure. h. Annual Performance evaluation by the Board:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act read with Rules made thereunder and as provided
in Schedule IV to the Act and applicable regulations of Listing Regulations, the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee has carried out an annual evaluation of the
performance of the Board and its Committees and of the Directors individually and the
findings were thereafter shared with the Board Members as well as the Chairman of the
Company.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent
Directors, the
Board as a whole and the Chairman of the Company was evaluated by the Independent
Directors. The
Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
i. Key Managerial Personnel:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, the Key Managerial Personnel of
the Company as on March 31, 2025 are as under:
| Sr. |
Name |
Designation |
| No. |
|
|
| 1 |
Mr. Arpit Shah |
Managing Director |
| 2 |
Mr. Swapnil Shah |
Chairman and Whole - Time Director* |
| 3 |
Ms. Roma Shah |
Whole - Time Director |
| 4 |
Mrs. Anar Shah |
Whole - Time Director** |
| 5 |
Ms. Anjali Shah |
Chief Financial Officer |
| 6 |
Ms. Deval Patel |
Company Secretary |
* Change in designation of Mr. Swapnil Shah from Chairman & Whole -Time Director to
Chairman & Non- Executive, Non- Independent Director w.e.f. May 18, 2025
**Change in designation of Mrs. Anar Shah from Whole- Time Director to Non- Executive,
Non- Independent Director w.e.f. May 18, 2025
11. MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY:
During the year under review, the Members of the Company met two times, in 9 th AGM
held on September 20, 2024 and 1(One) Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on May 21, 2024
through VC/OAVM.
12. SUBSIDIARY COMPANY, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
The Company has following Subsidiary Companies as on
March 31, 2025:
Relius Pharma SRL, a subsidiary in Bolivia having office at Avenue4 th Ring, Building
Torre Duo, Floor 16, Department/Local/Office: B, No. 4200, Street: Equipetrol, U.V. 0059,
MZA. 0055, Santa Cruz, Bolivia, with 99% shareholding.
Espee Global Holdings LLC, a subsidiary in United States of America having office at
1701 E Rd, Suite 636, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173, with 56.67% membership interest.
Espee Biopharma & Finechem LLC, step down subsidiary of Espee Global Holdings LLC
having office at1701 Woodfield Rd, Suite 636, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173.
Relius Pharmaceuticals LTDA, a subsidiary in Guatemala having office at6 th Avenue 1 -
36, Zone 14, Plaza Los Arcos Building Level 5, Office 5A, Guatemala Guatemala, with 99%
shareholding.
The Company does not have a wholly-owned subsidiary as on March 31, 2025. There was no
joint venture during the
Financial Year under review.
Furthermore, after the closure of the financial year and prior to the date of this
Report, a subsidiary company in name and style of Espee Global Clinical Trial Services
Private Limited was incorporated in India on July 24, 2025.
There has been no material change in the nature of the business of the Subsidiary
Company/(ies) and further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, read
with applicable rules of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014, a statement containing salient features of the financial statements of the
Company's Subsidiaries in Form AOC-1 is attached to the Board's Report of the Company as
Annexure-A. Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section
136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company including consolidated
financial statements along with relevant documents and separate audited accounts in
respect of Subsidiary Company are available on the website of the Company. The Company
Secretary will make these documents available for inspection, electronically up to the
date of ensuing AGM, upon receipt of a request from any Member of the Company interested
in obtaining the same.
13. AUDITORS AND AUDIT REPORTS: a. Statutory Auditors:
The Members of the Company at their 09 th Annual General Meeting held on September 20,
2024, had approved the appointment of M/s. Pankaj R. Shah & Associates, Chartered
Accountant (Firm Registration No. 107361W) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a
first term of five years from the conclusion of 09 th Annual General Meeting till the
conclusion of the 14 th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the calendar
year 2029.
Statutory Auditors' Report:
The notes of the financial statements referred to in the Auditor's Report are
self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditors' Report for the
Financial Year 2024-25 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks.
The Statutory Auditors, M/s. Pankaj R. Shah & Associates, have not reported any
incident of fraud to the Audit Committee of the Company in the Financial Year under
review. Further, the Directors have reviewed the Auditor's Report.
b. Internal Auditors:
The Board upon recommendation of Audit Committee had appointed M/s. B.J. Patel and J.L
Shah (FRN:
104148W) as the Internal Auditors of the Company in E its meeting held on May 16, 2024
to carry the internal audit for FY 2024-2025.
The Audit Committee has approved the terms of reference and also the scope of work of
the Internal Auditors. The scope of work of the Internal Auditors includes monitoring and
evaluating the efficiency and adequacy of the internal control systems.
Internal Auditors present their audit observations and recommendations along with the
action plan of corrective actions to the Audit Committee.
Subsequent to the closure of financial year, the Board, upon recommendation of Audit
Committee, have appointed Sharp and Tannan Associates, an independent firm of Chartered
Accountants (FRN: 109983W), to act as an Internal Auditors of the Company for the
Financial Year 2025-26.
c. Secretarial Audit Report:
Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the
Act read with applicable rules of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, and Secretarial Audit for the
Financial Year ended on
March 31, 2025, issued by Mr. Tapan Shah, Practicing Company Secretary (COP No.: 2839),
Ahmedabad is annexed as Annexure-B and to this Report.
14. COST RECORDS:
The Company is not required to comply with the requirements of maintaining the cost
records, specified by the Central Government, under provisions of Section 148(1) of the
Act and accordingly no such records are made or maintained by the Company.
15. HUMAN RESOURCE INITIATIVES AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
The Company treats its employees as most valuable assets as it knows that without good
employees the best of the business plans and ideas will fail. In today's dynamic and
continuously changing business world, it is the human assets and not the fixed or tangible
assets that differentiate an organization from its competitors. Improving employee
efficiency and performance has always been the top most priority for the Company. The
Company also aims to align human resource practices with its business goals. The
performance management system enables a holistic approach to the issue of managing
performance and does not limit to only an appraisal. The total number of employees on the
rolls of the Company were 68 as on March 31, 2025.
16. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The information required pursuant to the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read
with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 is provided as Annexure-C to this Report.
17. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
OUTFLOW:
The particulars as prescribed under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act, read with Rule 8 of
the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are set out in Annexure-D to this report.
18. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT & CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
A detailed chapter on 'Management Discussion and Analysis' pursuant to the Regulation
34 of Listing Regulations, forms part of this Annual Report. The statements in this Annual
Report, especially those with respect to Management Discussion and Analysis, describing
the objectives of the Company, expectations, estimates and projections, may constitute
'forward looking statements' within the meaning of applicable law. Actual results might
differ, though the expectations, estimates and projections are based on reasonable
assumptions. The details and information used in the said report have been taken from
publicly available sources. Any discrepancies in the details or information are incidental
and unintentional. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements that speak only as of date. The discussion and analysis as
provided in the said report should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial
statements included herein and the notes thereto.
19. APPOINTMENT OF DESIGNATED PERSON (MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION) RULES 2014 -
RULE 9 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2013:
The Board of Directors of the Company, in terms of sub-rule 4 of Rule 9 of the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, has authorized Company Secretary
and Compliance Officer as the Designated Person for the purpose of furnishing and
extending co-operation for providing, information to the Registrar of Companies or any
such other officer authorised by the Ministry Corporate Affairs with respect to beneficial
interest in of the Company.
20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES:
In accordance with Section 135 of the Companies Act,
2013, the Company became liable to contribute towards
Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") in the financial year 2024 25, having
earned a net profit exceeding 5 crores in the financial year 2023 24. CSR provisions will
continue to apply in the current financial year as well, since the Company has again
recorded net profits exceeding 5 crores in FY 2024 25, as stipulated under Section 135 of
the Act.
The CSR Policy of the Company is available on its official website. The Annual Report
on CSR activities is annexed as Annexure-E and forms an integral part of this
Report.
During the year, the Company has spent more than 2% of the average net profits of the
three immediately preceding financial years, in compliance with CSR requirements.
21. INSIDER TRADING REGULATIONS:
In terms of the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition
of Insider Trading) Regulations,
2015, and the amendments thereof, the Company has formulated and amended from time to
time, a "Code of
Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading" and "Code of Practices and
Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information" for
regulating, monitoring and reporting of trading in shares of the Company by the
Promoters, Designated Persons, Key Managerial Personnel, Directors, Employees,
Connected Persons and Insiders of the Company. The said codes are in accordance with the
said Regulations and are also available on the website of the Company.
22. BORROWING:
Particulars of borrowing are given in the financial statements of the Company read with
notes to financial statements which may be read in conjunction with this report.
23. INSURANCE:
The Company has a broad-banded approach towards insurance. Adequate cover has been
taken for all movable and immovable assets against numerous risks and hazards.
24. RISK MANAGEMENT:
The members may please note that the Company is not falling in the applicability
criteria prescribed as mentioned in the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Hence, the company has not developed and implemented any
risk management policy/plan but the Company has adequate internal control systems and
procedures to combat the risk.
The Board of Directors of the Company have identified various risks and also has
mitigation plans for each risk identified and it has a Risk Management system which
ensures that all risks are timely identified and mitigated. The Company does not have any
Risk Management Committee as the Board takes into consideration all the risk factors at
regular intervals.
25. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:
The Company has an adequate system of the internal controls to ensure that all its
assets are protected against loss from unauthorized use or disposition and further that
those transactions are authorised, promptly recorded and reported correctly. The Company
has implemented an effective framework for Internal Financial Controls in terms of the
provisions stipulated under the explanation to Section 134(5)(e) of the Act for ensuring
the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company's
policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and
errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely
preparation of reliable financial information. The Board is of the opinion that the
Company has an effective Internal
Financial Controls which is commensurate with the size and scale of the business
operations of the Company for the Financial Year under review. Adequate internal financial
controls with respect to financial statements are in place.
The Company has documented policies and guidelines for this purpose. Its Internal
Control System has been designed to ensure that the financial and other records are
reliable for preparing financial and other statements and for maintaining accountability
of assets.
The internal audit and the management review supplement the process implementation of
effective internal control.
The Audit Committee of the Board deals with accounting matters, financial reporting and
internal controls and regularly interacts with the Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors
and Management in dealing with matters within its terms of reference. No reportable
material weakness in the design or implementation was observed during the financial year
under review.
26. VIGIL MECHANISM AND WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
The Board has approved and established a Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower Policy for
the Directors and employees of the Company to report their genuine concerns. The
Company's Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower Policy entitle its Directors and employees
to also report the instances of leak or suspected leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive
Information. The aforesaid Policy is also available on the website of the Company. During
the year under review none of the personnel has been denied access to the Chairman of
Audit Committee.
27. POLICY ON NOMINATION, REMUNERATION AND BOARD DIVERSITY POLICY:
In compliance with Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 the company has formulated
Nomination and Remuneration Policy for determining qualifications, positive attributes and
independence of directors and other matters related to appointment of Directors.
The policy lays down a framework in relation to remuneration of Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and Senior Management of the Company. The Policy broadly lays down
the guiding principles, philosophy and the basis for payment of remuneration to Executive
and Non-executive Directors (by way of sitting fees and commission),
Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management.
The policy also provides the criteria for determining qualifications, positive
attributes and Independence of
Director and criteria for appointment and removal of
Directors Key Managerial Personnel / Senior Management and performance evaluation which
are considered by the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors. The Nomination and
Remuneration Policy as approved by the Board of Directors has been uploaded on the website
of the Company
28. CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Directors have laid down the Code of Conduct for all Board Members and the members
of the senior management of the Company. The said Code is also placed on the website of
the Company. All Board Members and the members of the senior management of the Company
have affirmed compliance with the said Code for the Financial
Year under review.
29. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) of the Act, the annual return of the
Company as on March 31,
2025 is available on the website of the Company at
https://remuspharma.com/annual-reports/.
30. LITIGATION:
There was no material litigation outstanding as on March 31,
2025 and the details of pending litigation, if any, including tax matters are disclosed
in the Financial Statements.
31. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
The particulars of loans and guarantees given and the investments made under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Act are given separately in the Financial Statements of
the Company read with the Notes to Accounts which may be read in conjunction with this
Report.
32. PARTICULARSOFCONTRACTSORARRANGEMENTS
WITH RELATED PARTIES REFERRED TO IN SECTION 188(1) IN THE PRESCRIBED FORM:
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on
an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business and were placed before
the Audit Committee and also before the Board for their review and approval. The material
related party transactions entered into by the Company with the related parties during the
financial year under review, are disclosed in Form AOC-2 annexed as Annexure-F as
per Section 134(3)(h) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
In line with the provisions of the Act the Company has formulated a Related Party
Transactions Policy for determining materiality of Related Party Transactions and also the
manner for dealing with Related Party Transactions. The Related Party Transactions Policy
is uploaded on the Company's website. The Company has maintained a register under Section
189 of the Act and particulars of Related Party Transactions are entered in the Register,
whenever applicable. Further, Related Party disclosures in compliance with the applicable
Accounting Standards have been given in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
None of the Independent Directors have any pecuniary relationship with your Company.
33. LISTING FEES:
The Company's equity shares are listed under the SME Segment of the National Stock
Exchange of India Limited ("NSE") popularly known as NSE EMERGE Platform since
May 29, 2023. The Company confirms that it has paid the annual listing fees for the
Financial Year 2025-26 to the NSE.
34. OTHER STATUTORY DISCLOSURES:
The disclosures in this Board's report have been made for the items prescribed in
Section 134(3) of the Act and Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 to the extent
the transactions took place on those items during the financial year under review.
a. Public Deposits (Deposit from the public falling within the ambit of Section 73
of the Act and the Rules made thereof):
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no amount on account
of principal or interest on public deposits was outstanding as on the date of the
financial statements.
b. Share Capital: Authorised Capital:
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company is 2,00,00,000/- (Rupees Two Crore Only)
divided into 2,00,000 (Two Lakhs) Equity Shares of 10 each.
During the year under review, the authorised share capital of the Company was increased
from
2,00,00,000 (Rupees Two Crores), divided into 20,00,000 (Twenty Lakhs) equity shares of
10 each, to 12,50,00,000 (Rupees Twelve Crores Fifty Lakhs), divided into 1,25,00,000 (One
Crore Twenty-Five Lakh) equity shares of 10 each. This increase was approved by the
members of the Company through a resolution passed in the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting
held on May 21, 2024.
Issued, Subscribed & Paid-Up Capital:
During the period under review, the Paid-up equity capital of the Company increased
from 1,47,30,000/- to 5,89,20,000/- pursuant to bonus issue in ratio of 3:1. The Company
allotted 44,19,000 equity shares having face value of 10 each on June 10, 2024. The
trading of such bonus equity shares commenced on
June 20, 2024.
Further, during the period under review, your
Company has not bought back any of its securities / has not issued any Sweat Equity
Shares / has not issued shares with Differential Voting rights / has not issued any shares
under Employee stock option plan and there has been no change in the voting rights of the
shareholders.
Hence, as on 31/03/2025, the Paid up Share Capital of the Company was ` 5,89,20,000
(Rupees Five Crores and Eighty Nine Lakhs Twenty Thousand only) divided into 58,92,000
(Fifty Eight lakhs and Ninty
Two Thousand) Equity Shares of ` 10 (Rupees Ten only) each.
Further, after the completion of the financial year and before adoption of Board's
report the Company allotted 58,92,000 equity shares pursuant to bonus issue in ratio of
1:1. Accordingly, paid- up share capital of the Company stood enhanced to 11,78,40,000.
The trading for the said equity shares began from July
08, 2025 pursuant to approval received from National Stock Exchange of India Limited
(NSE), and hence paid up share capital increased upto 11,78,40,000 (Rupees Eleven Crores
and Seventy Eight Lakhs Fourty Thousand only) divided into 1,17,84,000 (One crore and
Seventy Lacs Eighty Four Thousand) Equity Shares of ` 10 (Rupees Ten only) each.
c. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or
otherwise:
During the Financial Year under review, the Company has not issued shares with or
without differential voting rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
d. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under
any scheme:
The Company has not issued any shares including sweat equity shares to any of the
employees of the Company under any scheme during the Financial Year under review.
e. Details of significant and material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts /
Tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company's operations in future:
During the year under review, there were no significant material orders passed by the
Regulators / Courts / Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company
and its future operations.
f. Disclosure under Section 67(3) of the Companies Act, 2013:
The Company does not have any scheme of provision of money or the Company does not
provide any loan or financial arrangement to its employees, for the purchase of its own
shares. Accordingly, no disclosure is required under Section 67(3)(c) of the Act read with
Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.
g. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
Act, 2013 (SHWWA):
The Company has in place a Policy for prevention of
Sexual Harassment at the workplace in line with the requirements of the Sexual
Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
Act, 2013. All the employees of the Company are covered under the said policy. Internal
Complaints
Committee has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment.
There were no complaints pending for the Redressal at the beginning of the year and no
complaints received during the financial year.
h. Application or proceeding pending under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016:
No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and hence, the
requirement to disclose the details of application made or any proceeding pending under
the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year along with their status as at the end of the
financial year is not applicable.
i. Difference between amounts of valuation:
The requirement to disclose the details of difference between amount of the valuation
done at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the
Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof, is not applicable for the
period under this report.
j. Frauds:
During the financial year under review, neither the
Statutory Auditors nor the Secretarial Auditor have reported to the Audit Committee,
under the provisions of section 143(12) of the Act, any instances of fraud committed
against the Company by its officers employees, the details of which would need to be
mentioned in the report of the Board.
k. Disclosure of accounting treatment:
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards
prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies
Accounting) Rules, 2014 as amended and other recognized accounting practices and policies,
as applicable.
l. One-time settlement with Banks or Financial Institutions:
There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution
during the Financial Year 2024-25.
m. Statement on Compliance with Maternity Benefit
Provisions:
The Company declares that it has duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity
Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible women employees have been extended the statutory benefits
prescribed under the Act. The
Company remains committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment
that upholds the rights and welfare of its women employees in accordance with applicable
laws.
35. SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT:
The Company is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment and
achieving an injury and illness free work place.
36. GREEN INITIATIVES:
In commitment to keep in line with the Green Initiatives and going beyond it,
electronic copy of the Notice of 10 th Annual General Meeting of the Company including the
Annual Report for Financial Year 2024-25 are being sent to all Members whose e-mail
addresses are registered with the Company/ Depository Participant(s).
37. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Company has complied with all the applicable
Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India during
the year under review. or
38. ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
The Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for the valuable contribution
and dedicated services by all the employees of the Company. The Directors express their
sincere thanks to the esteemed readers, viewers and customers of the Company for their
continued patronage. The Directors also immensely thank all the shareholders, bankers,
investors, agents, business associates, service providers, vendors and all other
stakeholders for their continued and consistent support to the Company during the
Financial Year.
39. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
Statement in the Board's Report and the Management Discussion and Analysis describing
your Company's objectives, expectations or forecasts may be forward-looking within the
meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ
materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could influence
your Company's operations include global and domestic demand and supply conditions
affecting selling price of finished goods, input availability and prices, changes in
government regulations, tax laws, economic developments within the country and other
factors such as litigation and industrial relations.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Remus Pharmaceuticals Limited
| Sd/- |
Sd/- |
| Swapnil Jatinbhai Shah |
Arpit Deepakkumar Shah |
| Chairman and Non-Executive, |
Managing Director |
| Non- Independent Director |
(DIN: 07214641) |
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Date: August 29, 2025 Place: Ahmedabad
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