To,
The Members of EPIC ENERGY LIMITED,
Your Directors are pleased to present the 34th Annual Report together with the Companys Audited
Financial Statements for the Year ended on March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The Companys Standalone financial performance, for the year ended March 31, 2025, is summarised below:
(INR in lakh except EPS)
Particulars | 2024-25 | 2023-24 |
Total Revenue | 426.55 | 308.53 |
Operating Profit before Depreciation & Tax | 137.66 | 49.82 |
Less: Depreciation | 34.30 | 17.47 |
Profit before exceptional and extraordinary items and Tax | 103.36 | 32.35 |
Exceptional Items | - | - |
Profit before tax | 103.36 | 32.35 |
Less: Current Tax | - | - |
Less: Deferred Tax | (28.37) | (3.75) |
Net Profit after tax | 131.73 | 36.10 |
Other Comprehensive Income / Loss for the year (net of tax) | - | - |
Total Comprehensive Income | 131.73 | 36.10 |
Earnings per share (basic/diluted) | 1.83 | 0.50 |
The Companys consolidated financial performance, for the year ended March 31, 2025, is summarised below:
(INR in lakh except EPS)
Particulars | 2024-25 | 2023-24 |
Total Revenue | 426.55 | 308.53 |
Operating Profit before Depreciation & Tax | 134.85 | 49.82 |
Less: Depreciation | 34.51 | 17.47 |
Profit before exceptional and extraordinary items and Tax | 100.34 | 32.35 |
Exceptional Items | - | - |
Profit before tax | 100.34 | 32.35 |
Less: Current Tax | - | - |
Less: Deferred Tax | (28.77) | (3.75) |
Add: Share or Loss From JV | 0.80 | 36.10 |
Add: Share of loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest | 0.63 | 36.10 |
Net Profit after tax | 130.54 | 36.10 |
Other Comprehensive Income / Loss for the year (net of tax) | - | - |
Total Comprehensive Income | 130.54 | 36.10 |
Earnings per share (basic/diluted) | 1.81 | 0.50 |
Financial highlights
Performance
Your Company posted a turnover of Rs. 426.55 lakh in the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025, compared to Rs. 308.53 lakh in the previous year registering a growth of over 38%. This robust performance reflects your
Companys continued focus and growing presence in the Solar Rooftop EPC segment.
During the year, the Company successfully executed multiple rooftop Solar EPC projects across wide spectrum of customers including reputed educational institutions, prominent NGOs, premium real estate developers, corporate houses, and premium residential clients. The scale of projects executed ranged from 3 kWh to over 200 kWh, underscoring Companys versatility and execution strength.
Backed by a healthy order pipeline, favourable policy support and growing awareness around clean energy, your Company remains confident of sustaining this growth momentum in coming years. During the year, the companys subsidiary Epic EV Chargers Private Limited also commenced commercial production at its Coimbatore facility. We are pleased to share that we have made a promising start in the EV Charging space, recording sales of Rs. 2.20 lacs in the first quarter of the current year. We expect this segment to contribute significantly to your
Companys progress in the coming years.
During the year, the Company successfully completed the Transfer of Technology of the HydroMetallurgy Process used in Battery Recycling in collaboration with C-MET, the Centre for Materials and Electronic Technology, Hyderabad, a GoI undertaking. This was done under the aegis of our Joint Venture Swachcha Urja Nirman LLP, and we expect to commence commercial production within a year.
Profitability
Your company delivered a significant turnaround in profitability during the year ended 31st March, 2025. Profit before Tax stood at Rs. 100.34 lakh, as compared to Rs. 32.35 lakh in the previous year. This growth reflects improved operating efficiencies, better project execution, and strategic cost management
Earnings per share
Earnings per Share improved to Rs. 1.81 for the year ended 31st March, 2025, as against Rs. 0.50 for the year ended 31st March, 2024 reflecting a significant improvement in your Companys financial performance and profitability.
Transfer to Reserves
There is no proposed amount to be transferred to the General Reserve.
Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures or Associate Companies
During the year, your Company incorporated several new subsidiaries to expand operations in the renewable energy and allied sectors:
? Epic Renewable Projects Private Limited (25th July 2024)
? Solapur Green Park Private Limited (8th August 2024)
Epic EV Chargers Private Limited (24th September 2024)
? Epic Renewable Energy Turnkey Projects Private Limited (13th November 2024)
? Epic Vighnaharta Renewable Energy Private Limited (22nd March 2025)
All of the above are wholly owned subsidiaries, except Epic EV Chargers Private Limited which is a 76% subsidiary with 24% external participation.
Further, the Company holds a 60% stake in Swachchha Urja Nirman LLP a Joint Venture, with the objective of collaborative development in the clean energy space.
A statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of the subsidiaries and the joint venture, as required under Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, in Form AOC-1, is attached to the financial statements. The financial statements of these entities shall be available for inspection at the registered office of the Company during business hours. The Company does not have any associate company as on the date of this report.
Net Worth
The Companys net worth as on 31st March, 2025, stood at Rs. 806.42 lakh, as compared to Rs. 674.12 lakh as on
31st March, 2024 reflecting a substantial increase driven by strong profitability and improved retained earnings during the year.
Dividend
To conserve resources and maintain adequate liquidity for growth, your Directors have not recommended any dividend for Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2025.
Future Prospects
The financial year 2024 25 marked a period of strategic advancement for your Company in the Solar EPC segment. With a turnover of Rs. 426.55 lakh, the business witnessed robust growth led by the successful execution of multiple Rooftop Solar Projects across institutional, residential, and commercial segments. This scale and diversification underscore the Companys growing technical capability, customer trust, and operational agility. With a strong order book and a favourable policy environment, your Company is now gearing up to scale its EPC footprint further in the coming years.
With the successful commissioning of the EV Chargers facility in Coimbatore, your Company expects a major contribution from this segment during the current year.
Your Company is also exploring new sustainability-driven verticals such as Battery Recycling and Solar Panel Recycling. The global push toward responsible e-waste management and resource circularity presents a significant opportunity. Recognizing this, your Company has already successfully transferred the Hydrometallurgy Recycling Process from C-MET with a team of engineers being trained on site at the C-MET facility in Hyderabad. We are now in the process of identifying the right equipment suppliers to set up our first Battery Recycling plant under our Joint Venture Swachcha Urja Nirman LLP.
Listing of Securities
The Companys Equity Shares continues to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE). Listing fees for the year 2025-2026 have been duly paid to the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited.
Unclaimed Dividend Transfer to Investors Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the Act, Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 read with the relevant circulars and amendments thereto
(IEPF Rules), the amount of dividend remaining unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years from the due date is required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), constituted by the Central Government. The company is yet to transfer unpaid dividend of an amount aggregating to Rs. 6.64 lakhs relating to Financial Years 2010-11 and 2011-12 from unpaid dividend account to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
Details of the unpaid / unclaimed dividend are uploaded under Investor Relations=> Shareholders Information =>Unclaimed Dividend section on the Companys investor information website viz. www.epicenergy.in
In terms of the provisions of Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2017, the Company is required to transfer the shares in respect of which dividend remains unpaid and unclaimed for a period of seven consecutive years to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Suspense Account.
Change in nature of Business
During the year under review, there was no change in the nature of the business of the Company.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Board of Directors
The Board consisted of five members as on 31st March, 2025, four of whom were Independent Non-Executive
Directors. The Board meets at least once every quarter to review the Companys performance, approve financial results, and deliberate on key business policies and strategies. Additional meetings are convened as necessary.
During the year under review, Board of Directors of the Company met four times, viz 18th May, 2024, 01st July, 2024, 05th August, 2024, and 10th February, 2025.
Committee of Board
In line with best corporate governance practices and the requirements of applicable laws, your Company has Constituted the following Committees of the Board: The Company has following Committees of the Board:
Audit Committee
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
? Stakeholders Grievances and Relationship Committee
A detailed note on the committees with respect to composition, meeting, powers, and terms of reference is provided under the Corporate Governance Report section in this Annual Report.
Details of Key Managerial Personnel
Mr Nikhil Morsawala Group Chief Financial Officer
Mr Bhalchandra Ramrao Kadam Group Chief Commercial Officer
Mr P Sivasubramaniam Head EV Chargers Division
Mr Nikhil V Pandya Group Head Corporate Finance
Ms Hetvi Patel Head Project Finance, Management Accounts and MIS
Mr. Atul Mishra Head Accounts and Taxation
? Mr. Sandipkumar Gupta Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Company has a policy in place, framed in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, to attract and retain talent, harmonize employee aspirations with Company goals, and provide a framework for appointment and remuneration of Directors, KMPs, and senior management.
Key points of the policy are:
A. Appointment
? Candidates for Director, KMP, and senior management roles are assessed on integrity, qualification, expertise, and experience.
? Independent Directors are appointed only after the Committee satisfies itself with respect to their independence as defined under law.
B. Remuneration
Remuneration is linked to individual performance, Company performance, and long-term value creation.
Compensation includes a mix of fixed pay, perquisites, allowances, and variable components.
? Sitting fees to Directors are paid within the limits approved by the Board and shareholders.
A. Policy on appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and senior management personnel
? The policy is formulated to identify and ascertain the integrity, qualification, expertise and experience of the person for appointment as Director, KMP and senior management personnel and recommend to the Board for his/her appointment.
? A person should possess adequate qualification, expertise and experience for the position he/she is considered for appointment.
? In case of appointment of Independent Director, the Committee shall satisfy itself with regard to the independent nature of the Director vis-?-vis the Company so as to enable the Board to discharge its function and duties effectively.
B. Policy on remuneration of Director, key managerial personnel and senior management personnel. The
Companys remuneration policy is driven by the success and performance of the Director, KMP and Senior Management Personnel vis-?-vis the Company. The Companys philosophy is to align them and provide adequate compensation with the Objective of the Company so that the compensation is used as a strategic tool that helps us attract, retain and motivate highly talented individuals who are committed to the core value of the Company. The Company follows a combination of fixed pay, benefits and performance-based variable pay. The Company pays remuneration by way of salary, benefits, perquisites and allowance. The remuneration and sitting fees paid by the Company are within the salary scale approved by the Board and Shareholders.
Board Evaluation
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement mandates that the Board shall monitor and review the Board evaluation framework. The Companies Act, 2013 states that a formal annual evaluation needs to be made by the Board of its own performance and individual Directors. Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 states that the performance evaluation of Independent Directors shall be done by the entire Board of Directors excluding the Director being evaluated. A structured questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration the various aspects of the Boards functioning, composition of the Board and Committees, culture, execution and performance of specific duties, obligation and governance.
The evaluation of all the Directors and the Board as a whole was conducted based on the criteria and framework adopted by the Board. The Board approved the evaluation results as suggested by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was completed. For the year under review, the Independent Directors met on 28th May, 2025, inter alia, to discuss:
? Performance evaluation of Independent Directors and Board of Directors as a whole;
? Evaluation of the quality of the flow of information between the Management and Board for effective performance by the Board. The Board of Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the period under review, the Company has not accepted or renewed any deposits from shareholders and public falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid-up equity share capital as at 31st March, 2025, stood at Rs. 7,21,15,000.
POLICIES
We seek to promote and follow the highest level of ethical standards in all our business transactions guided by our value system. The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015 mandated the formulation of certain policies for all listed companies. The policies are reviewed periodically by the Board and updated based on need and new compliance requirements.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has established a vigil mechanism and accordingly framed a Whistle Blower Policy. The policy enables the employees to report instances of unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of
Companys Code of Conduct to the management. Further the mechanism adopted by the Company encourages the Whistle Blower to
report genuine concerns or grievances and provide for adequate safeguards against victimization of the Whistle Blower who avails of such mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases. The functioning of vigil mechanism is reviewed by the Audit Committee from time to time. No whistle blower has been denied access to the Audit Committee of the Board.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
There were no incidences of sexual harassment reported during the year under review, in terms of the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, a separate report on Corporate
Governance and a certificate from the Auditors of the Company are annexed to the Directors Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Your attention is drawn to the perception and business outlook of your management for your company for current year and for the industry in which it operates including its position and perceived trends in near future. The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, as required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange is attached and forms part of this Directors Report.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has developed and implemented a risk management policy which identifies major risks which may threaten the existence of the Company. The same has also been adopted by your Board and is also subject to its review from time to time.
OTHER DISCLOSURES AS PER SECTION 134 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
? There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remark or disclaimer by the Statutory Auditor or by the Secretarial Auditor in their respective reports.
? There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company, to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
? Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as on 31st March, 2025 is available on the Companys Website at https://epicenergy.in/financial-reports-and-presentations/
KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS
Particulars |
2024-25 | 2023-24 | % Change |
Current Ratio (in times) | 2.85 | 1.76 | 61.93 |
Return on Equity (in %) | 17.63 | 5.50 | 220.55 |
Trade receivables Turnover Ratio (in times) | 4.06 | 3.84 | 5.73 |
Trade payables Turnover Ratio (in times) | 10.44 | 11.09 | (5.86) |
Net Capital Turnover Ratio (in times) | 01.26 | 2.00 | (37.00) |
Net Profit Ratio (in %) | 30.60 | 11.70 | (161.54) |
Return on Net worth
The details of return on net worth are given below:
Particulars |
2024-25 | 2023-24 | % Change |
Return on capital employed (in %) | 12.44 | 4.80 | 159.17 |
Detailed Reason for change of 25% or more in Key Financial Ratios is given in notes to accounts.
CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All the related party transactions that were entered during the financial year were in the ordinary course of business of the Company and were on arms length basis. There were no materially significant related party transactions entered by the Company with its Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other persons which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company.
All Related Party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval, wherever applicable. Prior omnibus approval for normal business transactions is also obtained from the Audit Committee for the related party transactions which are of repetitive nature and accordingly, the required disclosures are made to the Committee on a quarterly basis in terms of the approval of the Committee.
All the related party transactions entered into by the Company were in the ordinary course of business and were on an arms length basis as provided in Annexure II.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information relating to conservation of energy, technology and foreign earning and outgo, as required under
Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 forms part of this Directors Report as Annexure III.
PARTICULAR OF EMPLOYEES PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES PURSUANT TO SECTION 134(3) OF THE COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2017 READ WITH RULE 5(1) OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) AMENDMENT RULES, 2016
The information required in terms of Section 134(3) of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016 is furnished hereunder: i. The ratio of the remuneration of Director to the median remuneration of the employees of the Company: Not Applicable ii. The percentage increase in remuneration of CFO, CS during the financial year: NIL iii. The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year is NIL iv. The number of permanent employees on the rolls of the company at the end of the financial year 2024-25 is 5. v. It is hereby affirmed that the remuneration of KMPs are in accordance with the Remuneration Policy.
Sr no Name | Designation | Remuneration Paid FY 2024-25 | Remuneration Paid FY 2023-24 | Percentage Increase in Remuneration | Ratio per Median of Employee Remuneration |
1 Mr Nikhil Morsawala | CFO Head Project Finance, | - | - | - | - |
2 Ms Hetvi Patel | Management Accounts and MIS | 5.37 | - | - | - |
3 Mr Sandipkumar Gupta | Company Secretary | 6.00 | 4.80 | 25 | 2 |
4 Mr Atul Mishra | Head Accounts and Taxation | 6.00 | 6.00 | - | - |
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
Your Company has laid down the set of standards, processes and structure which enables it to implement internal financial control across the organisation and ensure that the same are adequate and operating effectively. To maintain the objectivity and independence of internal audit, the Internal Auditor reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board.
The Internal Auditor monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control systems in the Company, its compliance with the operating systems, accounting procedures and policies of the Company.
Based on the report of the Internal Auditor, the process owners undertake the corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the control. Significant audit observation and corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.
AUDITORS
The Shareholders at the 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 26th August, 2024 had approved the appointment of M/s. NGST & Associates (FRN:135159W), Chartered Accountants, as Statutory Auditors of the Company, for a term of five years i.e. till the conclusion of AGM to be held in year 2029.
The Report of the Auditors on the Accounts of the Company is attached herewith, and being self-explanatory, does not need further elaboration.
Secretarial Audit Report and Certificate
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, your Company had appointed Mr. Vijay Tiwari, Practicing Company Secretary to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the FY 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report for the FY 2024-25 is annexed to this Directors Report as Annexure-IV.
Directors Qualification Certificate
In terms of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, a certificate from Mr. Vijay Tiwari, Practicing Company Secretary has been received stating that none of the Directors on the board of the company have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as directors of company by the Board/Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority and the same is annexed to this report.
Disclosure of transactions of the listed entity with any person or entity belonging to the promoter/promoter group which hold(s) 10% or more shareholding in the listed entity:
During the financial year 2024-25, no such transaction took place with any person or entity belonging to the promoter/ promoter group which hold(s) 10% or more shareholding in the listed entity.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Subject to the provisions of Section 135 and Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2015, the Company is not mandatorily required to undertake CSR initiatives. The report of the CSR activities is not applicable to the Company.
DONATION:
During the year, the Company has not given donations to any charitable trust.
DECLARATION ABOUT INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS UNDER SUB-SECTION 6 OF SECTION 149:
The Company has received the declarations from Independent Directors that they meet the criteria of independence laid down under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and under regulation 16(b) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As stipulated in Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, Directors subscribe to the "Directors Responsibility Statement" and confirm that:
a) In preparation of annual accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and no material departures have been made from the same; 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 or loss of the Company for that year; c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; d) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2025, on a going concern basis. e) The Directors have laid down the internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and f) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
AUDITORS REPORT
The Auditors Report on the accounts of the Company for the accounting year ended 31st March, 2025, is self-explanatory and does not call for further explanations or comments that may be treated as adequate compliance of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013.
GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
2. Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any ESOS scheme.
3. The Company does not have a Managing Director or any subsidiaries, and as such the question of the Managing Director of the Company receiving any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries does not arise.
4. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Companys operations in future.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors express their appreciation for the assistance and cooperation received from its Bankers, various government authorities, customers, vendors and members during the year under review. Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services by the executives, staff and workers of the Company.
Date: 2nd September, 2025 | By order of the Board |
Place: Mumbai | Bharat Mehta |
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