To,
The Members of Ecoboard Industries Limited
The directors are pleased to submit the 34th Annual report of Ecoboard Industries Limited (the "Company") along with the audited financial statements for the financial year (FY) ended on 31st March, 2025.
Directors have tried to maintain coherence in disclosures and flow of the information by clubbing required information topic- wise, and thus certain information which is required in directors report is clubbed elsewhere and has to be read as a part of boards report.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY / HIGHLIGHTS
The financial performance of your Company:
(Amounts in Lakhs)
Particulars |
Current Year 2024-25 | Previous Year 2023-24 |
Income: |
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| Revenue from operations | 1271.78 | 2975.59 |
| Other Income | 101.57 | 16.09 |
Total Income |
1373.35 | 2991.68 |
Expenditure: |
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| Cost of materials consumed | 710.02 | 1656.53 |
| Purchase of Stock-in-Trade | 15.05 | 0.00 |
| Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress | 117.62 | 270.49 |
| Employee benefits expense | 254.89 | 253.70 |
| Finance costs | 53.86 | 74.21 |
| Depreciation | 113.60 | 110.85 |
| Other expenses | 1080.74 | 1108.72 |
Total Expenses |
2345.88 | 3,474.50 |
Profit / (Loss) before exceptional items and tax |
(972.53) | (482.82) |
| Add/(Less): Exceptional items | (855.79) | (236.28) |
Profit / (Loss) before tax |
(1828.32) | (719.10) |
| Less: Tax expenses | 0.00 | 7.42 |
Profit / (Loss) for the period |
(1828.32) | (726.52) |
Other Comprehensive Income |
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| Items that will not be reclassified into profit or loss | 4.27 | 1.62 |
Total Comprehensive income for the year |
(1824.05) | (724.90) |
Earnings / (Loss) per Share (E) |
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| -Basic | (10.25) | (4.07) |
| -Diluted | (10.25) | (4.07) |
Financial performance
During the year 2024-25 your company has made turnover of C 1271.78 Lakhs as compared to turnover of the previous financial year of C 2975.59 Lakhs, and the Company recorded the Loss for the year (before comprehensive income) was C 1828.32 Lakhs as against loss of C 726.52 Lakhs in the previous financial year. Boards of Directors are very confident that the business of the Company will grow in upcoming years.
Year |
Sales performance (E Lacs) | PBT before Exceptional Items (E Lacs) | PBT (E Lacs) | PAT (E Lacs) |
| 2025 | 1,271.28 | (972.53) | (1,828.32) | (1,828.32) |
| 2024 | 2,975.59 | (482.82) | (719.10) | (726.52) |
| 2023 | 3,859.85 | (515.64) | (314.32) | (314.32) |
| 2022 | 3,471.75 | (93.21) | 214.05 | 214.05 |
| 2021 | 1,502.07 | (321.72) | 1,125.63 | 1,125.63 |
2. BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The Company specializes in the manufacturing and export of particle boards made from agricultural residues such as bagasse, rice husk, and cotton waste. Additionally, we are involved in the development and supply of process systems, plants, and machinery for various applications, including:
Biogas Recovery
Bio-Energy Generation
Effluent Treatment
Micro Filtration
Fermentation
Compressed Bio-Gas Plants.
Condensate Polishing unit plants.
Our services are offered as turnkey manufacturers, suppliers of parts and equipment, or consultants, depending on client needs.
For a more detailed analysis of our operations, market conditions, and future outlook, please refer to the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which is presented separately in the annual report.
3. SEGMENT WISE AND PRODUCT-WISE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Through this year, the company has continued to focus on designing and manufacturing breakthrough products in the EcoEnergy and EcoBuild divisions that are Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) positive. We have set up a new 8x4 production line in the Build division and expanded our product range in the Energy division. Over the last 33 years, our efforts have contributed to the removal of around 35 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere.
EcoBuild Division
Through EcoBuild, the sustainable building materials division of EcoBoard?, we are enabling customers to achieve their sustainability goals. We have remained instrumental in substituting high carbon emission products like steel, gypsum, and cement by creating ecoalternatives that positively impact the environment.
A new 8x4 production line was commissioned at our Velapur factory this year. We also introduced innovative products such as EcoPallets, EcoHeatlogs, and EcoKindlings, which hold immense potential across global industries.
EcoBuild products continue to reach international markets, taking agro-fibre from Indian farmers to the world and generating valuable export revenues for the country.
EcoEnergy Division
As part of our commitment to sustainable energy solutions, we witnessed a strong rise in demand for our EcoEnergy plants. These plants are designed to produce Bio-CNG, a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. By using agricultural residues and other waste materials, our plants generate renewable bio-energy, support energy self-sufficiency, and drive environmental sustainability.
Our focus on building and scaling these EcoEnergy plants places us at the forefront of advancing sustainable biofuel production, in line with global and national climate action goals.
Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to innovation, expansion, and investment in sustainable energy. Our mission is to contribute meaningfully to a greener and more resilient future.
EcoYou: Conscious Innovation
With over three decades of pioneering work in sustainable building materials and bio-energy solutions, we are entering a new phase of expansion and success. To mark this evolution, we are unifying all our offerings under a single identity?EcoYou.
Under the EcoYou brand, we will continue to serve our customers through three specialized divisions:
Build: Sustainable building materials
Energy: Bio-energy solutions
Life: Products for Hospitality, Health Care,
Commercial spaces, and more
4. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of the Company did not declare any dividend during the Financial Year 2024-25 in view of the losses.
5. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has not transferred any amount to the General Reserve.
6. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the amendments to Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return (Form MGT-7) for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, is available on the Companys website. The link to the annual report as per the Companies Amendment Act, 2017 is https://www. ecoyou.in/investor-relations and in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, the annual return in the prescribed format is available at https://www.ecoyou.in/investor- relations.
7. SHARE CAPITAL
The Paid up capital of the company is C 2,296.53 Lakhs.
The Company has increased its Authorised Share Capital from C 25,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Crores Only) divided into 2,30,00,000 (Two Crore Thirty Lakhs) Equity Shares of C 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each and 2,00,000 (Two Lakhs) each Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of C 100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) each. to C 34,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty-Four Crores Only) divided into 3,20,00,000 (Three Crore Twenty Lakhs) Equity Shares of C 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each and 2,00,000 (Two Lakhs) Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of C 100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) each by creating 90,00,000 Additional Equity Shares of C10/- each in the Extra-Ordinary General meeting of the Company held on 31st January 2025.
As on 31st March 2025 the capital structure is as below
1. Authorized Capital - C 34,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty-Four Crores) divided into 3,20,00,000 (Three Crore Twenty Lakhs) equity shares of C 10/- (Rupees Ten) each 2,00,000 (Two Lakhs) Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of C 100/- (Rupees One Hundred)
2. Paid up Capital - C 17,83,20,000/- (Rupees Seventeen Crores Eighty Three Lakhs and Twenty Thousand) divided into 1,78,32,000 (One Crore Seventy Eight Lakhs Thirty Two Thousand Only) equity shares of C 10/- (Rupees Ten)
Further the Company has allotted 51,33,323 (Fifty-One Lakhs Thirty Three Thousand Three and Twenty Three) Equity Shares by way of Private Placement/Preferential Allotment dated 9th April 2024.
8. LISTING ON STOCK EXCHANGES
The Companys shares are listed on BSE under Scrip Code 523732. The ISIN code of the Company is INE866A01016. The Company has paid annual listing fees to the stock exchange for the Financial Year 2024-25.
9. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There was no change in the nature of business during the Financial Year under review.
10. DETAILS OF HOLDING/SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURES/ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company has no subsidiary/joint venture and hence consolidation and applicable provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder are not applicable to the Company.
11. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, ADVANCES, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
Pursuant to section 186 of Companies Act, 2013 and Schedule V of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), disclosure on particulars relating to Loans, advances, guarantees and investments are provided as part of the financial statements.
The Company has not provided any Loans, advances, guarantees and investments as per section 185 and 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
12. DIRECTORS AND KMP
Your Company has an appropriate combination of executive, non-executive and Independent Directors to maintain its independence, and separate its functions of governance and management. As on 31st March, 2025, the Board had 6 members, consisting of two Executive Directors, one Non-Executive Woman director, 3 Independent Directors and none of the directors are disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act 2013.
A) Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Ramakrishna Raju Gottumukkala (DIN 01516984), Managing Director and CEO of the Company, being longest in office since his last appointment has been determined to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment at the upcoming AGM, upon the terms and conditions, as per the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and based on the recommendation of the nomination and remuneration committee.
Praveen Kumar Raju Gottumukkala (DIN: 05180152) ended his term as a Wholetime Director and CFO on 31st March 2025.
CS Siddheshwar Sunil Kadane resigned as Company Secretary and Compliance officer w.e.f. 23rd December 2024.
CS Tanuja Anand Deshpande was appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance officer w.e.f. 18th March 2025.
Mr. Uttam S. Kadam (DIN: 05180152) ceased to be Independent Director due to completion term of 10(Ten) consecutive years w.e.f. October 1st, 2024.
Mrs. Bhagyashri Dharmasa Zad was appointed as the Women Independent Director on the Board w.e.f. December 28, 2024 for a period of 5 years from 28th December 2024 to 27th December 2029.
Apart from the above, there is no change in the composition of the Board of Directors during the financial year 2024-25.
B) Declaration by an Independent Director(s) and re-appointment, if any
Composition of the independent directors is in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Company has received the Declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of Independence as prescribed under the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the schedules and Rules issued thereunder as well as Regulations 16 and Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force).
C) Familiarization Program for Independent Directors
All independent directors inducted into the Board attend an orientation program. The details of the training and familiarization program are provided in the Corporate Governance report. Further, at the time of the appointment of an independent director, the Company issues a formal letter of appointment outlining his / her role, function, duties and responsibilities. The policy related to familiarization of Independent Directors is available on our website, at https://www.ecoyou.in/investor-relations.
D) Formal Annual Evaluation
Pursuant to Section 134 (3) (p) of Companies Act, 2013, the Board has conducted the formal annual evaluation of its own performance, its Committee and individual directors. Under Schedule IV of the Companies Act 2013, the Independent Directors have conducted the performance evaluation of NonIndependent Directors and the Board as a whole and also reviewed the performance of the Chairman.
A structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration inputs received from the Directors, covering various aspects of the Boards functioning such as adequacy of the 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, who were evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution, independence of judgment, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minority shareholders etc. The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors who also reviewed the performance of the Secretarial Department.
The details of Appointment, re-appointment and retirement by rotation of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) are included in Corporate Governance Report, and forms part of the boards report.
13. POLICY ON DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The current policy is to have an appropriate combination of executive, non-executive and independent directors to maintain the independence of the Board, and separate its functions of governance and management. As of March 31, 2025, the Board has 6 members, two of whom are executive directors, one of whom is a non-executive and woman director and three independent directors. The details of Board and committee composition, tenure of directors, areas of expertise and other details are available in the corporate governance report that forms part of this Annual Report. The policy of the Company on directors appointment and remuneration, including the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters, as required under Sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, is available on our website, at https://www. ecoyou.in/investor-relations.
We affirm that the remuneration paid to the directors is as per the terms laid out in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company.
14. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS) under the historical cost convention on accrual basis except for certain financial instruments, which are measured at fair values, the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and guidelines issued by SEBI. The IND AS are prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 3 of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016. Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly-issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use. In terms of Section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors confirm that:
a) that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures; the directors had 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 and loss of the company for that period;
b) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
c) that the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
d) the directors had laid down proper internal financial controls which were in place and that
the financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively.
e) that the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws were in place and were adequate and operating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the internal, statutory and secretarial auditors and external consultants, including the audit of internal financial controls over financial reporting by the statutory auditors and the reviews performed by management and the relevant board committees, including the audit committee, the Board is of the opinion that the Companys internal financial controls were adequate and effective during FY 2024-25.
15. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company held 8 (Eight) board meetings of the Board of Directors as per Section 173 of Companies Act, 2013 which is summarized below. The provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations were adhered to while considering the time gap between two meetings.
Name of Director |
Category |
Attendance of meeting during 2024-25 | *No. of other Directorship | |
| Board | Last AGM |
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| Mr. Ramakrishna Raju Gottumukkala | Managing Director & CEO - Chairman | 8 | Yes | 1 |
| Mr. Praveen Kumar Raju Gottumukkala | Executive Director & CFO | 8 | Yes | 1 |
| Mrs. Venkata Sujani Indukuri | Non-Executive Director | 7 | Yes | 3 |
| Mr. Uttam Sampatrao Kadam (Ceased as an Independent Director on September 30th 2024) | ; Non-Executive & Independent | 3 | Yes | 0 |
| Mr. Siva Sankar Kalive | Non-Executive & Independent | 8 | Yes | 0 |
| Mr. P. V. V. Rama Raju | Non-Executive & Independent | 8 | No | 0 |
| Mrs. Bhagyashri Dharmasa Zad | Non-Executive & Independent | 4 | No | 1 |
16. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:
The Company is not required to transfer any amount of unpaid/unclaimed dividend or any other amount to the Investor Education and Protection Fund during the year under review.
17. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREX EARNING AND OUTGO
The Company is committed towards conservation of energy and climate action which is reaffirmed in its Environmental Sustainability Policy (https://www.ecoyou.in/investor-relations).
Through the reporting year, initiatives were aligned towards achieving these targets. Having already switched over to Air conservation & water conservation using new valves. Also, upgraded to new boiler.
The Company supplies carbon negative material to all its customers enabling them to become lesser dependency on Carbon intensive materials.
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 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as "Annexure - A".
18. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which occurred at the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report.
19. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has adopted the systems and procedures, to ensure sustainable business growth with stability and to promote a proactive approach in reporting, evaluating and resolving risks associated with the Companys business.
Periodic assessments to identify the risk areas are carried out and management is briefed on the risks in advance to enable the company to control risk through a properly defined plan. The risks are classified as financial risks, operational risks and market risks. The risks are taken into account while preparing the annual business plan for the year. The Board is also periodically informed of the business risks and the actions taken to manage them. The Company has formulated a policy for Risk management with the following objectives:
Provide an overview of the principles of risk management
Explain approach adopted by the Company for risk management
Define the organizational structure for effective risk management
Develop a "risk" culture that encourages all employees to identify risks and associated opportunities and to respond to them with effective actions.
20. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL AND ITS ADEQUACY
Your Company has an internal Control System which commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit function lies with the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems, accounting procedures and policies.
The Board has adopted policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Companys policies, safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of fraud, error reporting mechanisms, accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures. For more details, refer to the Internal control systems and their adequacy section in the Managements discussion and analysis, which forms part of this Annual Report.
21. DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The company is fully committed to their employees specially women workforce to provide them safe environment, to work with dignity and to provide them better workplace free from any kind of discrimination including sexual harassment. As per the requirement of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder, the company has constituted Internal Complaint Committee which is responsible for the redressal of complaint related to sexual harassment. No cases of sexual harassment and discriminatory employment were reported during the financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
Sr. No |
Particulars |
Reply from the Company |
| 01 | The number of sexual harassment complaints received during the financial year. | 0 |
| 02 | The number of complaints disposed of during the year. | 0 |
| 03 | The number of cases pending for more than 90 days. | 0 |
22. DISCLOSURE REGARDING COMPLINACE WITH MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company hereby affirms that it has duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, and applicable rules thereunder, ensuring all eligible women employees have received their entitled benefits, including paid maternity leave and other statutory facilities.
23. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
The Company has a Vigil Mechanism Policy in place to deal with instances, if any, of the fraud, mismanagement, misappropriations, if any and the same is placed on the Companys website.
24. GENDER WISE EMPLOYEE STRENGTH
Number of Employees as on the closure of financial year (31.03.2025)
Female: 3
Male: 43
Transgender: 0
25. MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION
Details as required pursuant to Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are contained in Corporate Governance Report.
26. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
Rule 5(2) & (3) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 requiring the names of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn are marked as "Annexure B". It is also to be stated here that there were no employees during the year who were in receipt of remuneration mentioned in Rule 5 (2)(I), (II) and (III) of Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
27. DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any deposits from the public and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on public deposits was outstanding as on the date of the balance sheet.
28. CODE OF CONDUCT
i. Code of Conduct for Director and Senior Management of the Company: - The Company has adopted the Code of Conduct for the Directors and Senior Management of the Company. All Board Members and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with the code as on 31st March, 2025.
ii. Code of Conduct for prevention of Insider Trading: - The Company has its own Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading which has been amended according to the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
29. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As a listed Company, necessary measures are taken to comply with provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015. The Report on Corporate Governance along with the certificate as stipulated confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance, the Managing Directors declaration as stipulated under the aforesaid Clause, Regulation and pursuant to Regulation 34 of the listing Regulations, Management Discussion and Analysis Report forms part of Annual Report.
30. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Directors state that applicable Secretarial Standards on Board Meetings (SS-1) and on General Meetings (SS-2) have been duly followed by the Company. Also, Company complies with all applicable secretarial standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
31. COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURE ANALYSIS
The Companies Act, listing Regulations through various provisions require disclosure and analysis on executive, directors, KMPs and other employees compensation. The said information forms part of boards report annexed herewith as "Annexure B"
32. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the Company with related parties referred to in subsection (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arms length transactions under third proviso thereto has been annexed as per " Annexure-C".
33. STATUTORY AUDITORS
Under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder, M/s. Chaturvedi S K & Fellows LLP, Mumbai, (Firm Registration No. 112627W/ W100843), were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the company for the period of next 5 years with effect from the conclusion of 31st Annual General Meeting to be held in the year 2022 to hold the office up to the conclusion of Annual General Meeting to be held for the financial year 2026-27.
The Auditors Report for fiscal 2025 is enclosed with the financial statements in this Annual Report and there were no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.
34. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. SD Kolhe & Company, Pune, a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 31st March, 2025 is annexed herewith as "Annexure D" in FORM MR-3.
The Secretarial Auditors certificate confirming compliance with conditions of corporate governance as stipulated under Listing Regulations, for fiscal 2025 is enclosed to the Boards report.
35. COMMENTS ON OBSERVATIONS ON SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
The observation and qualification is annexed as "Annexure D".
36. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations And Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is marked as Annexure E and forms part of this Report.
37. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As on 31st March, 2025, the Board had three committees: the audit committee, the nomination and remuneration committee, and the stakeholders relationship committee. A majority of the committees consists entirely of independent directors. During the year, all recommendations made by the committees were approved by the Board. A detailed note on the composition of the Board and its committees is provided in the Corporate Governance Report as Annexure F.
38. BOARD DIVERSITY
The Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse board in its success. We believe that a truly diverse board will leverage differences in thought, perspective, knowledge, skill, regional and industry experience, cultural and geographical backgrounds, age, ethnicity, race and gender that will help us retain our competitive advantage. The Board Diversity Policy adapted by the Board sets out its approach to diversity. The policy is available on our website, at https://www. ecoyou.in/investor-relations.
Additional details on Board diversity are available in the Corporate Governance Report that forms part of this Annual Report as Annexure F.
39. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, neither the statutory auditors nor the secretarial auditor has reported to the audit committee, under Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013, any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees, the details of which would need to be mentioned in the Boards report.
40. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
Since the Company is not covered under the section 148(1) of Companies Act, 2013, therefore the maintenance of cost records is not required.
41. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
During the year under review, the Company enjoyed cordial relations with workers, employees, Bankers, Shareholders and all stakeholders at all levels.
42. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS/ COURTS/TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND THE COMPANYS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
There were no significant material orders passed by the Regulators/ Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
43. RATIO OF REMUNERATION
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in the Statement annexed herewith as a part of the Boards Report.
44. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The provision relating to CSR is not applicable to the company as the company does not meet the criteria prescribed under Section 135 of the Company Act 2013 read with Rules made thereunder.
45. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
Nil. No such event.
46. 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:
Nil. No such event.
47. GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items since there were no transactions in these matters and/or they are not applicable to the Company during the year under review:
1. Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act.
2. I ssue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
3. I ssue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under ESOS.
4. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators / Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
5. No fraud has been reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or the Board.
48. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND APPRECIATION
Your Directors take this opportunity to thank the customers, shareholders, suppliers, bankers, business partners/associates, financial institutions and Central and State Governments for their consistent support and encouragement to the Company. I am sure you will join our Directors in conveying our sincere appreciation to all employees of the Company for their hard work and commitment. Their dedication and competence has ensured that the Company will definitely overcome such turbulent situations and emerge as a significant and leading player in the industry.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ramakrishna Raju Gottumukkala
Managing Director & CEO (Chairman)
DIN: 01516984
Place: Pune
Date: 14.08.2025
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