On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is our immense pleasure in presenting the 7th Annual Report on the business and operations together with the audited standalone and consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL UPDATE AND THE STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Below is a condensed overview of the financial performance of the Company for the Fiscal Years 2024-25 and
2024-23, highlighting a comparison between the two periods.
Total Income
Profit before exceptional items
Profit before Tax
Profit for the year
Profit for the year attributable to owner of the Group
Retained Earnings Opening Balance
- Utilised towards creation of capital redemption reserve on buy-back of shares
Retained Earnings Closing Balance at the end of the financial year
STANDALONE FINANCIAL PREVIEW
The Company's revenue from operations during the financial year under review was 1,11,262.58 Lakhs, as against 1,01,617.63 Lakhs in the previous year whereas profit of the Company before exceptional items and tax was 12,985.48 Lakhs as compared to profit before exceptional items and tax of 8,162.92 Lakhs in the previous year Further, profit of the Company before tax was 12,985.48 Lakhs as compared to profit before tax of 8,162.92 Lakhs in the previous year and the Company's profit for the year was 9,838.66 Lakhs compared to profit for the year of 6,207.70 Lakhs in the previous year.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL PREVIEW
On consolidated basis, the Company's revenue from operations during the financial year under review was 2,13,638.83 Lakhs as against 2,00,026.41Lakhs in the previous year whereas profit of the Company before exceptional items and tax was 49,128.75 Lakhs as compared to profit before exceptional items and tax of 47,500.21 Lakhs in the previous year. Further, profit of the Company before tax was 49,128.75 Lakhs as compared to profit before tax of 47,500.21 Lakhs in the previous year and the Company's profit for the year was 36,456.71 Lakhs compared to profit for the year of 35,618.36 Lakhs in the previous year.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The company has decided against transferring any portion of its annual profits to designated reserves, opting instead to reinvest these earnings directly into its growth initiatives.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors are pleased to recommend a Dividend of 1.5/- (i.e.30%) per equity share of face value of 5/- each for the Financial Year 2024-25 aggregating to a total payout of 3,313.28 Lakhs, subject to approval of Members at the ensuing 7th Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the Company and shall be paid within the statutory period to those members whose names appear in the register of members, holding shares in dematerialized form on the close of August 01, 2025. The Board of Directors of the Company have approved a Dividend Distribution Policy in line with Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"). This has been uploaded on the Company's website at https://corporate.cel-loworld.com
MATERIAL EVENT
Quali ed Institutional Placement (QIP)
During the year under review, the Company successfully raised capital through a Qualified
Institutional Placement (QIP) in accordance with Chapter VI of the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018.
Pursuant to the QIP:
The Company issued and allotted 86,54,000 equity shares of 5 each at an issue price of 852 per share (including a premium of 847), aggregating to 73,732.08 lakhs.
The QIP was completed on July 05, 2024
The Company has complied with all applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations pertaining to the QIP.
Composite Scheme of Arrangement
During the period under review, the Company submitted an application under Regulation 37 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, in connection with the proposed Composite Scheme of Arrangement among Wim Plast Limited ("WPL"), Cello Consumer Products Private Limited ("CCP-PL"), and Cello World Limited ("CWL"), along with their respective shareholders and creditors. The Scheme is being undertaken pursuant to Sections 230 to 232 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the current scal year, as mandated under
Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, 2015 is included as Annexure I within this report.
SHARE CAPITAL
Share Capital Structure as on March 31, 2025:
Class of Shares
During the Financial Year 2024-25, following changes took place in Share capital structure of the Company:
During the year under review the Company has increased its' Authorised Share Capital to 1,26,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Hundred and Twenty Six Crores only) divided into 22,20,00,000 equity shares of face value 5 (Rupees Five only) each and 75,00,000 Preference Shares of face value 20 (Rupees Twenty Only) each in the extra ordinary general meeting of the members held on June 26, 2024. Further, the Company has issued and allotted 86,54,000 equity shares of 5 each.
As on March 31, 2025 and as on the date of this report, entire (i.e. 100%) paid up capital representing 22,08,85,034 Equity Shares are in dematerialized form.
SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
At the close of the scal year under examination, the following entities serve as subsidiaries/associates of the company:
Sr No. Name of the Company
Whether Subsidiary/ Associate or Joint Venture
8 Unomax Sales and Marketing Private Limited (USMPL')
Wholly Owned Subsidiary of USPL
9 Unomax Writing Instruments Private Limited (UWIPL')
*During the year under review, the Company has incorporated following subsidiary / step-down subsidiary companies:
1. Cello Consumer Products Private Limited w.e.f. August 21, 2024
2. Arko Glass International Private Limited w.e.f.
January 20, 2025
Further, Pecasa Tableware Private Limited (PTPL') -Associate Company of CIPL ceased to be an associate company since September, 2024. Thus, the Company has 11 (Eleven) Subsidiary Companies as on March 31, 2025 and there is no material change in the nature of the business of the Subsidiaries. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a statement containing salient features of financial statements of Subsidiaries and Associate Companies in Form AOC 1 is enclosed to this Report as Annexure II.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the F.Y. 2024-25 are prepared in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and as stipulated under Regulation 33 of the
SEBI Listing Regulations as well as in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of Corporate Governance and ensuring full compliance with the requirements laid down by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. In line with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Corporate Governance Report forms an integral part of this Annual Report and annexed herewith this report as an Annexure III. Additionally, the necessary Certificate from M/s. Sarvaiya & Co., Company Secretaries, af rming compliance with Corporate Governance conditions, is annexed along with the Corporate Governance Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
In accordance with Regulation 34(2) (f) of the Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) is included as an integral component of the Annual Report and is annexed to this report as an Annexure IV.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As of March 31, 2025, the following individuals serve as Directors of the Company:
Category
Name of the Director
During the year under review, there were no changes in the Board of your Company.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on the date of this Report, following are the Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP") of the Company as per section 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014:
1. Mr. Pradeep G Rathod, Managing Director
2. Mr. Pankaj G Rathod, Joint Managing Director
3. Mr. Gaurav P Rathod, Joint Managing Director
4. Mr. Atul Parolia, Chief Financial Officer
5. Ms. Hemangi Trivedi, Company Secretary and
Compliance Officer
During the year under review, there were no changes in the Key Managerial Personnel of your Company.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS & DECLARATION OF THEIR INDEPENDENCE
The Company has received declarations of independence from them as per the requirements outlined in Section 149 of the Act and also in accordance with the Listing Regulations.
The Independent Directors have af rmed compliance with Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Company's Code of Conduct. In accordance with Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing
Regulations, they have further con rmed that they are not aware of any circumstances, current or foreseeable, that may impair their ability to discharge their duties with objectivity, independence, and without external influence. The Board af rms that the Independent Directors possess the requisite quali cations, skills, experience, and expertise. They adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, meet the criteria laid down under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, and continue to maintain independence from the management.
POLICY ON FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
>Pursuant to Regulation 25(7) of Listing Regulations, 2015, the Board has framed a policy to familiarize the Independent Directors about the Compan y. The Policy is available on the website of the Company at the weblink: https://corporate.cel-loworld.com/corporate-governance/ The Familiarization Policy of the Company seeks to familiarize the Independent Directors with the working of the Company, their roles, rights and responsibilities, vis-a-vis the Company, the industry in which the Company operates, business model, etc.
SUCCESSION PLAN
The Company has an effective mechanism for succession planning which focuses on orderly succession of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management. The NRC implements this mechanism in concurrence with the Board of the Company. The Succession Policy is available on the website of the Company at the weblink: https://corporate.celloworld.com/corporate-governance/
BOARD MEETINGS HELD DURING THE YEAR
The Board of Directors of the Company met Five (5) meetings during the year on May 23, 2024; May 29, 2024; August 11, 2024; November 12, 2024 and February 11, 2025 the intervening gap between any two meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As on the date of this report the Board has the following committees: (i) Audit Committee (ii) Nomination and Remuneration Committee (iii) Stakeholders' Relationship Committee (iv) Risk Management Committee (v) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (vi) QIP Committee (vii) Committee of Independent Directors The QIP Committee was formed on May 29, 2024, to deal with all the matters and approvals related to QIP proceedings. Also Committee of Independent Directors was formed on November 12, 2024 in order to consider and recommend to the Board the draft Scheme, taking into consideration, inter-alia, that the scheme is not detrimental to the shareholders of the Company and such other matters as are referred to in SEBI Master Circular; and comply with any other requirements, as may be required, under SEBI Master Circular All the recommendations made by the Board Committees including the Audit Committee, were accepted by the Board.
BOARD EVALUATION
The Board has implemented a structured and comprehensive evaluation process to assess its own performance as well as that of its Committees and individual Directors, including the Chairman. This annual evaluation encompasses various parameters such as the composition and diversity of the Board and its Committees, the adequacy of skills and competencies, the effective discharge of duties and responsibilities, level of participation and contribution in meetings, application of independent judgment, and the manner in which governance issues are addressed.
BOARD DIVERSITY
The Company recognises and embraces the importance of diverse Board in its success. Accordingly, the Company has adopted Policy on Diversity of Board of Directors which sets out the approach to the diversity of the Board. The Policy is available on the website of the Company at the weblink: https://corporate.celloworld.com/corporate-governance/
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Pursuant to Section 135 of the Act, in conjunction with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, (as amended), the Board has established a Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") Committee. Details regarding the composition and terms of reference of the CSR Committee, along with the key features of the Corporate Social Responsibility Policy ("CSR Policy"), are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, an integral part of the Annual Report. The updated CSR policy is accessible on the Company's website at https://www.corporate.celloworld.com.
The company has engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives focused on preventive healthcare. The Annual Report detailing the CSR activities conducted by the company is enclosed as Annexure V to this Board Report.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board established the Risk Management Committee, with details regarding its composition and meeting frequency outlined in the Corporate Governance Report, included in the Annual Report. Additionally, in compliance with Section 134(3)(n) of the Act and Regulation 17(9) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has developed and implemented a comprehensive Risk Management Policy. This policy encompasses procedures for identifying potential risks that, in the Board's assessment, could jeopardize the Company's sustainability.
The Risk Management Policy sets out the Company's structured approach to identifying, analysing, prioritizing, and mitigating risks, while also ensuring effective risk reporting. Applicable across all functions, departments, and geographies, the policy aims to establish a robust and integrated risk management framework.
The primary objective of the policy is to proactively identify, assess, manage, and monitor potential risks that could impact the achievement of the Company's strategic and operational objectives. It is designed to recognize events that may adversely affect the Company and to manage such risks within defined and acceptable thresholds, thereby providing reasonable assurance towards the realization of corporate goals. The Policy is uploaded on the Company's website at www.corporate.-celloworld.com
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Board of Directors has endorsed a Vigil Mechanism Policy. This policy is geared towards ensuring that the Company's operations are conducted with fairness and transparency, adhering to the utmost standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Employees are encouraged to raise concerns internally for resolution, with various channels available for this purpose. The Policy also ensures adequate protection against retaliation and provides access to the Audit Committee. It is uploaded on the Company's website at www.cor-porate.celloworld.com
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
During the year under review, all contracts, arrangements, and transactions with related parties were conducted in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the applicable rules and regulations framed thereun-der. The Company did not enter into any related party transactions that qualified as material, as defined under its Policy on Related Party Transactions.
Further, there were no transactions requiring disclosure in Form No. AOC-2 pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) read with Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.The Company has formulated a policy on dealing with Related Party Transactions. The same is available on the Company's website at https://www.corporate.celloworld.com The details of all the transactions with Related
Parties are provided in the accompanying nan-cial statements.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS / GUARANTEES / INVEST MENT
Your Company has duly complied with the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act 2013 with respect to the loans, guarantees or investment that has been made during the financial year under review. Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments made by your Company and covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act 2013 are appended as notes to the
financial statements.
AUDITORS
Statutory Auditor and their Report
M/s Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, the Chartered Accountants (FRN: 117366W/W-100018) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 5th Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2023 for a term of 5 ( ve) consecutive years from the conclusion of 5th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 10th Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Auditors have con rmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Auditors of theCompany.
The Auditors' Reports including annexures thereto are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments and explanations from the Board as there are no quali cations, adverse remarks, reporting of any fraud or disclaimer by the Auditors in their reports.
Secretarial Auditor and their Report
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3) (f) and Section 204 of the Act, the Board appointed M/s. Sarvaiya & Co., Company Secretaries, as Secretarial Auditor to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the FY 2024-25. The report of the Secretarial Auditor is enclosed herewith as Annex-ure VI of this Report. Except for the following, no other observations were made during the year under review, the Company received a notice from the Registrar of Companies (ROC) GOA, which, as represented by the Company, was in continuation of an earlier notice issued prior to the listing of its securities. The said matter had also been disclosed in the placement document issued in connection with the Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP).
Accordingly, no separate intimation was made to the Stock Exchanges, as it was not considered a new event under the Company's materiality policy. NSE and BSE each had levied a ne of 5,900 (including GST) for the delay in ling Related Party Transaction disclosures for the period ending March 31, 2024 which was due to technical glitch. The Company has paid these nes.
Internal Auditor and their report
M/s. Shah Gohil & Associates, Chartered Accountants was appointed as Internal Auditors of the Company for the F.Y. 2024-25. The reports submitted by the Internal Auditors have been reviewed by the Audit Committee from time to time.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
In compliance with Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, along with Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, a copy of the Annual Return for the Financial Year 2024-25, in Form No. MGT-7, is accessible on the Company's website via the following web link: www.corporate.cel-loworld.com.
Additionally, the annual return for the Financial Year 2024-25 will be submitted to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within the stipulated timelines.
Subsequently, a copy of the led return will be made available on the company's website.
PARTICULARS OF REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS/K MP/EMPLOYEES
The mandated employee particulars under Section 197(12) of the Act, in conjunction with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, are provided as Annexure VII, forming an integral part of this report.
The statement containing the names of the top ten employees based on remuneration drawn, along with the required particulars of employees under Section 197(12) of the Act, as specified in Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided in a separate annexure, which is an integral part of this report.
DEPOSITS
The Company has refrained from accepting any deposits, including from the public, as defined bySection 73 of the Companies Act, 2013, in conjunction with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Consequently, there are no details to disclose regarding deposits falling under Rule 8 (5) (v) and (vi) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has established robust internal control systems to ensure adherence to policies & procedures, promoting the orderly and efficient conduct of business operations, safeguarding assets, and detecting and preventing frauds and errors. Furthermore, these controls facilitate the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, as well as the timely preparation of dependable financial information. Internal audits and management reviews further enhance the effectiveness of the company's internal controls.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
As per the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 ("PIT Regulations"), your Company has adopted a "Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading in Securities" (the "Code") and "Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information ("UPSI")".
All the Directors, employees and third parties such as auditors, consultants etc., who could have access to UPSI related to the Company, are governed by the Code. The trading window is closed as per the PIT Regulations during the time of declaration of financial results and occurrence of any material events as per the Code. Ms. Hemangi Trivedi is the Compliance Officer under the Code. The Code is available on the Company's website at https://www.corporate.celloworld.com COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS The company has adhered to the secretarial standards on board meetings and general meetings, as issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, applicable to its operations.
COMPLIANCE WITH ACCOUNTING STANDARDS As per requirements of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and applicable Accounting Standards, the Company has made proper disclosures in the financial statements. The applicable Accounting Standards have been duly adopted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 129 and 133 of the Companies Act 2013.
MD AND CFO CERTIFICATE
MD and CFO Certificate as prescribed underSchedule II Part B of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBI
TION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has implemented an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in accordance with The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. This policy is designed to safeguard employees in the work-place and address and resolve issues related to sexual harassment and related matters. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been established to handle complaints regarding sexual harassment. All employees, including permanent, contractual, temporary, and trainees, are covered by this policy.
The Board af rms that no cases or complaints were led under the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORP TION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule, 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as Annexure VIII.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement of clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors con rm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures; (b) 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 theCompany for that period;
(c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; (d) the annual accounts are prepared on a going concern basis;
(e) the directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls were adequate and were operating effectively. (f) the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
During the financial year under review: a) There was no issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise. b) No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company's operations in future. c) The Company does not have any scheme of provision of money for the purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees. d) There was no change in the nature of the Business. e) Except as disclosed in this report, there were no material changes and commitments which occurred after the close of the year till the date of this report, which may affect the financial position of the Company. f) There is no proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. g) There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution. h) The Company does not have any shares in unclaimed suspense demat account.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in the Directors Report and the Management Discussion and Analysis describing the Company's objectives, expectations or predictions, 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 the Company's operations include global and domestic demand and supply conditions affecting selling prices, new capacity additions, availability of critical materials and their cost, changes in government policies and tax laws, economic development of the country, and other factors which are material to the business operations of the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board extends its sincere appreciation to customers, distributors, shareholders, and employees for their invaluable cooperation and support, which have significantly contributed to the company's growth and success. The Board looks forward to their continued support in the future, recognizing its importance for the company's sustained progress.
Pradeep Rathod
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