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The Board of Directors are pleased to present the Company's Thirteenth Annual Report
and the Company's audited financial statements (consolidated and standalone) for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
1. OPERATING RESULTS
The operating results of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2025 are as
follows: (Rupees In Lakh)
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Year ended 31st March, 2025 (Standalone) |
Year ended 31st March, 2024 (Standalone) |
Year ended 31st March, 2025 (Consolidated) |
Year ended 31st March, 2024 (Consolidated) |
| Revenue from Operations |
6,516.15 |
3736.62 |
8,976.11 |
6409.32 |
| Profit before tax from |
756.30 |
454.77 |
731.02 |
508.72 |
| continuing operations |
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| Tax Expenses (Including |
(230.69) |
(275.14) |
(238.94) |
(154.24) |
| Deferred Tax) |
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| Profit after Tax |
525.62 |
317.20 |
492.09 |
354.41 |
Total Comprehensive Income for the year |
525.62 |
317.20 |
492.09 |
354.41 |
2. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
There are no transfers to any specific reserves during the year.
3. THE STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
During the year under review, your company achieved total revenue from operations
of 6,516.15 Lakh (previous year 3736.62 Lakh). The profit after tax (including
other comprehensive income) is at 525.62 Lakh (previous year 317.20 Lakh).
4. SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised Share Capital: The Authorised Share Capital of the Company is Rs.
18,50,00,000 divided in to 18,50,00,000 Equity Shares of Re. 1/- each.
Issued Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital: The Issued Subscribed and Paid up Share
Capital of the Company is Rs. 12,49,60,000 divided in to 12,49,60,000 Equity Shares
of Re. 1/- each.
5. FURTHER ISSUE OF CAPITAL
The Right Issue Committee in their meeting held on 19.05.2025 has approved the
issue of fully paid up equity shares of face value of Rs. 01/- each of the Company
on rights basis to eligible equity shareholders of the Company as on the record date i.e.,
24.03.2025, of an Issue size of upto Rs. 4,443.02 Lakhs (Rupees Four Thousand Four
Hundred Forty-Three Lakhs and Two Hundred Paise Only).
The Right Issue Committee in its meeting held on 19.05.2025 has approved the allotment
of 5,55,37,777 Rights Equity Shares fully paid up at an issue price of Rs. 8.00 per
Rights Equity Share to the eligible allottees in the Issue.
As on date the issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital 18,04,97,777 divided into
18,04,97,777 Equity shares of Rs. 01/- each.
6. DIVIDEND
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Board of Directors has not recommended any
dividend in view of inadequate profit.
7. CASH FLOW AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As required under Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, a Cash Flow Statement
and consolidated Financial Statement is part of the Annual Report.
8. THE CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY; There is no change in the nature
of business of the Company.
9. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND.
There was no transfer during the year to the Investor Education and Protection Fund
in terms of Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013.
10. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY-TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION & FOREIGN EXCHANGE ETC.
The information pertaining to conservation of energy, technology absorption,
foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required under Section 134 (3)(m) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is
furnished as Annexure A to Directors' Report.
11. STATEMENT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY OF
THE COMPANY.
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate
various risks to key business objectives. Major risks identified by the businesses
and functions are systematically addressed also discussed at the meetings of the Risk
Management Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company. The Company has
constituted Risk Management Committee and its risk management policy is available on the
website of the Company https://www.bodhitreemultimedia.com/investors.html
12. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The Company's internal controls system has been established on values of
integrity and operational excellence and it supports the vision of the Company
"To be the most sustainable and competitive Company in our industry". The
Company's internal control systems are commensurate with the nature of its business
and the size and complexity of its operations. These are routinely tested and
certified by Statutory as well as Internal Auditors and their significant audit
observations and follow up actions thereon are reported to the Audit Committee.
13. DETAILS OF POLICY DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE COMPANY ON ITS CORPORATE SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
The provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act relating to Corporate Social
Responsibility are not applicable as the Company is having Net worth less than
rupees Five Hundred Crore, Turnover less than rupees One Thousand Crore and Net
Profit less than rupees Five Crore.
14. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The particulars of investments made and loans given to subsidiaries has been
disclosed in the financial statements in notes 5 and 6 of the standalone financial
statements. Also, Company has not given any guarantee during the year under review.
15. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
All the related party transactions are entered on arm's length basis, in the
ordinary course of business and are in compliance with the applicable provisions of
the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015. There are no materially significant related party
transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Directors or Key Managerial
Personnel etc. which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company
at large or which warrants the approval of the shareholders. The transactions
are being reported in Form AOC-2 i.e. Annexure B in terms of Section 134 of the Act
read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. However, the details of
the transactions with Related Party are provided in the Company's financial
statements (note 31) in accordance with the Accounting Standards.
All Related Party Transactions are presented to the Audit Committee and the
Board. Omnibus approval is obtained for the transactions which are foreseen and
repetitive in nature. A statement of all related party transactions is presented
before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and
terms and conditions of the transactions.
The Related Party Transactions Policy as approved by the Board is uploaded on
the Company's website at https://www. bodhitreemultimedia.com/investors.html
16. POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the workplace and
towards this end, has adopted a policy in line with the provisions of Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
and the Rules thereunder. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary,
trainees) are covered under the said policy. The Company has complied with provisions
relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
which redresses complaints received on sexual harassment. During the financial year
under review, the Company has not received any complaints of sexual harassment from
any of the women employees of the Company.
17. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) of Companies Act, 2013 following is
the link for Annual Return 2024-2025. https://www.bodhitreemultimedia.com/investors.html
18. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW
During the financial year, the Board met Seven times on 3rd March, 2024, 30th
May, 2024, 14th August 2024, 05th September 2024, 14th
November 2024, 14th February 2025, and 20th March 2025.
19. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 The Board of Directors of
the Company hereby confirm:
That in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed and there has been no material departure.
That the selected accounting policies were applied consistently and the
directors 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 as on 31st March, 2025,
and that of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date.
That proper and sufficient care has been taken 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.
That the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The Board has laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the
Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating
effectively.
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.
20. DEPOSITS
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits during the year under
review.
21. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION
The information required under section 197 of the Act read with rule 5(1) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is
given as Annexure C to this report. In terms of provisions of Section 197(12) of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing the
names and other particulars of employees drawing remuneration in excess of
the limits set out in the said Rules, if any, forms part of the Report. The
Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has afirmed at its meeting
held on 20th March,2025 that the remuneration is as per the remuneration
policy of the Company.
The policy is available on the Company's website https://www.
bodhitreemultimedia.com/investors.html
22. CHANGES IN DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
During the year the following changes have taken place in the Board of Directors
of the Company:
Mrs. Uma Krishnan (DIN: 08824361) resigned as Non-Executive, Independent
Director with effect from 20/03/2025;
Mr. Sailesh Madhav Pethe (DIN: 03320087) was appointed as Additional
Director Designated as Independent Director by the Board on 20/03/2025;
Mr. Sailesh Madhav Pethe (DIN: 03320087) resigned as Additional Non-Executive,
Independent Director with effect from 24/06/2025;
Mr. Ajit Naik (DIN: 07157860) was appointed as Additional Director Designated as
Independent Director by the Board on 24/06/2025;
23. ATTRIBUTES, QUALIFICATIONS & INDEPENDENCE OF DIRECTORS, THEIR APPOINTMENT AND
REMUNERATION
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee of Directors have approved a Policy
https://www.bodhitreemultimedia.com/investors.html for Selection, Appointment and
Remuneration of Directors which inter-alia requires that composition and
remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate
Directors, KMP and senior management employees and the Directors appointed shall be
of high integrity with relevant expertise and experience so as to have diverse
Board and the Policy also lays down the positive attributes/ criteria while recommending
the candidature for the appointment as Director
24. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board that
they fulfil all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations
& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 so as to qualify themselves to
be appointed as Independent Directors under the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 and the relevant SEBI Listing Regulations.
25. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The familiarisation program aims to provide Independent Directors with the
pharmaceutical industry scenario, the socio-economic environment in which the
Company operates, the business model, the operational and financial performance of
the Company, significant developments so as to enable them to take well informed
decisions in a timely manner. The familiarisation program also seeks to update the
Directors on the roles, responsibilities, rights and duties under the Act and
other statutes. The policy on Company's familiarisation program for Independent
Directors is posted on Company's website at https://
www.bodhitreemultimedia.com/investors.html
26. STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s SARA & Associates, Chartered Accountants, (Firm Registration No.
120927W), Mumbai, was appointed as Statutory Auditor of the Company at the 7th
Annual General Meeting held on 15th September 2020, for a term of five years till
the conclusion of the 12thAGM to be held in the year 2025.
27. INTERNAL AUDITORS
On recommendation of Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company at
its meeting held on 20th April 2024 has appointed M/s S Khasgiwala &
Co Chartered Accountants, as internal auditors for financial year 2024-25.
28. SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
On recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company
at its meeting held on 20th August 2024 have appointed M/s. Jaymin Modi
& Co., Company Secretaries, as Secretarial Auditors of the Company to carry out
the Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2024-25 and to issue Secretarial Audit
Report as per the prescribed format under rules in terms of Section 204(1) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. Further, the Secretarial Audit issued by
M/s. Jaymin Modi & Co.., Company Secretaries for the financial year 2024-2025
is annexed herewith and forms part of this report as Annexure D. Secretarial Audit
Report is not applicable to the Subsidiary, not being a material subsidiary.
29. COST RECORDS AND COST AUDIT
The provision of the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 is not
applicable to the Company. Maintenance of cost records as prescribed under the
provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 was not applicable for the
business activities carried out by the Company for the FY 2024-2025. Accordingly,
such accounts and records are not made and maintained by the Company for the said
period.
30. EXPLANATION OR COMMENTS ON QUALIFICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR ADVERSE REMARKS OR
DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE AUDITORS AND THE PRACTICING COMPANY SECRETARY IN THEIR REPORTS
The Statutory Auditor and Internal Auditor have not given any Qualification,
Reservation, Adverse remark or disclaimer in their report for the financial Year
ended on 31st March 2025.
The Observation made by Statutory Auditor and Internal Auditor are self- explanatory
and have been dealt with an Independent Auditor's report and its Annexure forming
part of this Annual Report and hence do not require any further clarification.
The Observation/remarks of Secretarial Auditor and comment of Board of Director
are as under.
Secretarial Auditor Observation/remark |
Board Reply |
Some of the Intimations under the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 have been filed after the lapse of statutory time period. However, necessary
additional fees have been remitted for such delay |
Wherever there is filing of ROC e-forms the company has paid the
requisite additional fees. |
31. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed towards maintaining the highest standards of Corporate
Governance and adhering to the Corporate Governance requirements as set out by
Securities and Exchange Board of India. The Report on Corporate Governance as
stipulated under regulation 34 (3) and Part C of schedule V of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms part of the Annual
Report. The Certificate from the practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance
with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under regulation 34 (3)
and Part E of schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is also published in this Annual Report as Annexure
E.
32. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management's Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as
stipulated under regulation 34 (3) and Part B of schedule V of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed to this
Annual Report as Annexure F.
33. SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
Vasudhara Media Ventures Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company and Dharmaveer Media City Private Limited, Maa Shanti Motion Pictures Pvt.
Ltd , Samidha Khalid Ventures Pvt. Ltd. and MJ Creative studio Private Limited is the
subsidiary of the Company. Phataka Films LLP, Guroudev Bhalla Screens LLP is the
joint venture of the Company. The Consolidated Financial Statements of your Company
form part of this Annual Report. Annual Report of your Company does not contain
the Financial Statements of its Subsidiary.
The Audited Annual Accounts and related information of the Company's Subsidiary
will be made available upon request. These documents will be available for
inspection during all days expect Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10.00
a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Company's Registered Office.
34. VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has established a vigil mechanism policy to oversee the genuine
concerns expressed by the employees and other Directors. The Company has also
provided adequate safeguards against victimisation of employees and Directors who
express their concerns. The Vigil Mechanism Policy is available at the website of
the Company.
35. REPORTING OF FRAUD BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, the Internal Auditors, Statutory Auditors and
Secretarial Auditor have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the
Company by its Officers or Employees to the Audit Committee under section 143(12)
of the Act, details of which needs to be mentioned in this Report.
36. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations,
your Company has devised a policy containing criteria for evaluating the
performance of the Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Non-Executive
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Board and its Committees based on the
recommendation of the Nomination
& Remuneration Committee. Feedback was sought by way of a structured questionnaire
covering various aspects of the Board's functioning, such as adequacy of the
composition of the Board and its Committees, Board culture, execution and
performance of specific duties, obligations, and governance. The manner in which
the evaluation has been carried out is explained in the Corporate Governance
Report, forming part of this Annual Report.
The Board of Directors of your Company expressed satisfaction about the
transparency in terms of disclosures, maintaining higher governance standards and
updating the Independent Directors on key topics impacting the Company.
37. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, 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
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position
of the Company occurred during the financial year.
38. THE DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
During the year there has been no significant material orders passed by the
Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and company's
operations in future.
39. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has formed a Risk Management
Committee. There are currently seven Committees of the Board, as follows:
Audit Committee: Nomination and Remuneration Committee: Stakeholders'
Relationship Committee. Details of all the Committees along with their charters,
composition and meetings held during the year, are provided in the "Report on
Corporate Governance", a part of this Annual Report.
40. OTHER DISCLOSURES
The Company does not have any Employees Stock Option Scheme in force and hence
particulars are not furnished, as the same are not applicable. No proceedings
against the Company is initiated or pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code, 2016. The details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the
time of onetime settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks
or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof Not Applicable.
41. POLICIES
The Company seeks to promote highest levels of ethical standards in the normal
business transactions guided by the value system. The SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandates formulation of certain policies
for listed companies. The Policies are reviewed periodically by the Board and are
updated based on the need and compliance as per the applicable laws and rules and
as amended from time to time. The policies are available on the website of the
Company at https://www.bodhitreemultimedia.com/investors.html.
42. COMPLIANCE OF APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
Your Directors hereby confirm that the Company has complied with the necessary
provisions of the revised Secretarial Standard 1 and Secretarial Standard 2 to the
extent applicable to the Company.
43. ENHANCING SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Your company firmly believes that its success, the marketplace and a good
reputation are among the primary determinants of value to the shareholder. The
organisational vision is founded on the principles of good governance and
delivering leading-edge products backed with dependable after sales services.
Following the vision your Company is committed to creating and maximising long-term
value for shareholders.
44. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in the Board's Report and the Management Discussion & Analysis
describing the 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 the Company's operation include global and domestic
demand and supply conditions affecting selling prices of raw materials, finished
goods, input availability and prices, changes in government regulations, tax
laws, economic developments within and outside the country and various other
factors.
45. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors take this opportunity to express their sincere appreciation and
gratitude for the continued co-operation extended by shareholders, employees,
customers, banks, suppliers and other business associates.
For and behalf of Bodhi Tree Multimedia Limited |
Mautik Ajit Tolia |
Chairman and Managing Director |
DIN 06586383 |
Date: 05.09.2025 |
Place: Mumbai |
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