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Dear Shareholders,
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 44th Annual Report on
the business and operations of your Company together with the audited Financial Statements
for the year ended March 31, 2026:
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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(in lacs) |
| Particulars |
For the Financial Year ended March 31,
2026 (Standalone |
For the Financial Year ended March 31,
2025 (Standalone) |
For the Financial Year ended March 31,
2026 (Consolidated |
For the Financial Year ended March 31,
2025 (Consolidated) |
| Revenue from Operations |
- |
378.22 |
398.11 |
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| Other Income |
0.80 |
- |
487.14 |
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| Profit / (Net Loss) before Interest, Tax,
Depreciation / Amortization (PBITDA) |
0.80 |
378.22 |
462.93 |
- |
| Less: Finance Cost |
0.34 |
0.07 |
4.19 |
- |
| Profit/ (Net Loss) before Depreciation and
Tax |
(20.52) |
10.81 |
458.74 |
- |
| Less: Depreciation |
- |
- |
0.46 |
- |
| Profit/ (Net Loss) after Depreciation and
before Tax |
(20.52) |
10.81 |
458.28 |
- |
| Add/ (Less): a. Current Tax |
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129.29 |
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| b. Deferred Tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| c. Income tax of earlier years |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Profit/ (Loss) after Taxation |
(20.52) |
10.81 |
328.99 |
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| Earning per equity Shares (after
extra-ordinary Items) |
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| a. Basic |
(2.26) |
1.81 |
1.41 |
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| b. Diluted |
(2.26) |
1.81 |
1.41 |
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Note: During the financial year, the Company acquired 100% control
of Tandhan Power Technologies Private Limited (formerly known as Tandhan Impex Private
Limited) on 27 March 2026. Accordingly, the financial results of Tandhan Power
Technologies Private Limited have been consolidated with effect from the date of
acquisition for the period 27 March 2026 to 31 March 2026. Corresponding, figures for
previous year are not available.
COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE (Standalone Basis):
The business activities of the Company resulted (standalone) in Net
Loss for the year ended 31st March, 2026 is Rs. 20.52 Lakh as compared to previous year's
Profit of Rs. 10.81 Lakhs.
STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK:
During the financial year under review, the Company undertook
significant strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening its long-term growth prospects
and diversifying its business operations.
With a view to expanding its business activities and enabling
diversification into new areas of business, the Company amended Clause III(A) of the Main
Objects of its Memorandum of Association. The amendment provides the Company with the
flexibility to pursue new business opportunities and carry on its operations more
economically and efficiently.
In line with its growth strategy, the Company also raised funds through
the issuance of securities for the stated objective of investing in new business
activities. Any surplus funds available with the Company are proposed to be deployed
towards such business activities, as considered appropriate by the Board from time to
time.
Pursuant to the aforesaid strategic initiatives, your Company invested
in Tandhan Power Technologies Private Limited (formerly known as Tandhan Impex Private
Limited) by acquiring 100% of its equity share capital, thereby making Tandhan Power
Technologies Private Limited (formerly known as Tandhan Impex Private Limited) a wholly
owned subsidiary of your Company. The acquisition marks the Company's entry into a new
business segment and is expected to strengthen its operational capabilities, diversify its
revenue streams, and create long-term value for its stakeholders.
Going forward, the Company intends to leverage the capabilities and
business potential of its wholly owned subsidiary while exploring additional opportunities
aligned with its amended main objects. The Board remains focused on driving sustainable
growth, improving operational efficiencies, and creating enhanced value for shareholders
through prudent investments and strategic expansion initiatives.
DIVIDEND
In view of accumulated losses, your Directors did not recommend any
dividend for its equity shareholders.
DEPOSITS
i. Deposits covered under Chapter V of the
Companies Act, 2013:
During the financial year under review, the Company has not accepted or
renewed any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
ii. Deposits not in compliance with Chapter V of
the Companies Act, 2013:
During the financial year under review, the Company has not accepted or
renewed any deposits which are not in compliance with Chapter V of the Companies Act,
2013.
TRANSFERS TO RESERVES
In view of accumulated losses, the Company was not required to transfer
any amount to the Reserves.
SHARE CAPITAL
Your Company has a Paid-up Share Capital of Rs. 59,75,000.00/- as on
March 31, 2025.
The Board at its meeting held on Friday, 27th March, 2026 approved to
issue and allot 1,58,85,037 (One Crore Fifty-Eight Lakhs Eighty- Five Thousand and
Thirty-Seven Only) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each at an issue price of
Rs. 62.50/- (Rupees Sixty- Two and Fifty Paisa only) each on preferential basis to the
non-promoters for consideration other than cash (i.e., swap of shares) to the shareholders
of Selling Company persons forming part of the Non-Promoter Public category, in terms of
the Share Purchase and Share Subscription Agreement dated 10th February 2026.
Further, on the same Board Meeting held on Friday, 27th March, 2026
approved to issue and allot 68,32,463 (Sixty-Eight Lakhs Thirty- Two Thousand Four Hundred
and Sixty-Three Only) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each at an issue price
of Rs. 110/- (Rupees One Hundred and Ten Only) each on preferential basis ('Preferential
Issue') for consideration in cash to person forming part of the Non-Promoter Public
Category.
Therefore, after the aforesaid allotments the paid-up equity capital as
on March 31, 2026 was Rs. 23,31,50,000/-.
The members of the Company at their meeting held on Friday, 06th March
2026, approved to increase the Authorised Share Capital of the Company from existing Rs.
1,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore only) divided into 10,00,000 (Ten Lakhs) Equity Shares of
Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each to Rs. 24,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Four Crore only)
divided into 2,40,00,000 (Two Crore Forty Lakhs) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten
only) each, ranking pari passu in all respects with the existing Equity Shares of the
Company.
The Company has not bought back any securities or issued any Sweat
Equity shares or bonus shares or provided any stock option scheme to employees during the
year under review.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURE/ASSOCIATES
COMPANY
As on March 31, 2026, the Company has a subsidiary i.e. Tandhan Power
Technologies Private Limited (Formerly known as Tandhan Impex Private Limited) as per the
provision of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, but does not have any Joint
Venture and Associate Companies. Thus, disclosure in Form AOC-1 is annexed with this
report as "Annexure A".
The highlights of performance of subsidiaries, associates and joint
venture companies and their contribution to the overall performance of the company during
the period under report.
The highlights of performance of subsidiary i.e. Tandhan Power
Technologies Private Limited (Formerly known as Tandhan Impex Private Limited) is given in
"Annexure B".
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) read with Section 92(3)
of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return of the Company for the Financial Year
2025-26 is available on the website of the Company at www.shahfoods.co.in.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT, 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
Except for the changes in the composition of the Board of Directors and
Key Managerial Personnel described below in "Details of Directors and Key Managerial
Personnel", and such other matters specifically disclosed herein, there were no
material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between
31 March 2026 and the date of this Report.
The material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position
of the company which have occurred during the financial year 2025-26 are stated as below:
Pursuant to the Share Purchase and Share Subscription Agreement
("SPSSA") dated 10th February, 2026 and other necessary documents between the
Company, Tandhan Power Technologies Private Limited (Formerly known as Tandhan Impex
Private Limited) (Selling Company) and the shareholders of Selling Company, wherein the
Company had agreed to acquire 100% of the share capital of the Selling Company by
consideration other than cash (i.e., swap of shares), the company had received the
consideration and the Board of Director has made the following allotments:
v. Allotment of 1,58,85,037 (One Crore Fifty-Eight Lakhs Eighty-Five
Thousand and Thirty-Seven Only) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each at an
issue price of Rs. 62.50/- (Rupees Sixty-Two and Fifty Paisa only) each on preferential
basis to the non-promoters for consideration other than cash (i.e., swap of shares) to the
shareholders of Selling Company persons forming part of the Non-Promoter Public category,
in accordance with Chapter V of the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2018 and the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there
under.
vi. Allotment of 68,32,463 (Sixty-Eight Lakhs Thirty-Two Thousand Four
Hundred and Sixty-Three Only) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) each at an issue
price of Rs. 110/- (Rupees One Hundred and Ten Only) each on preferential basis
('Preferential Issue') for consideration in cash to person forming part of the
Non-Promoter Public Category, in accordance with Chapter V of the SEBI (Issue of Capital
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 and the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 and rules made there under.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the Financial Year 2025-26 under review, the Company has changed
its nature of business by expanding and modifying its main objects to undertake the
business as stockist, suppliers, repairers, purchasers, sellers, exporters, makers,
fabricators, and dealers in all batteries, UPS & its spare parts, power back
solutions, stationary batteries, button batteries, solar power batteries, mini batteries,
emergency lights, dry cells and other batteries used in or required for industrial,
transport, commercial and consumptive purpose, their components, parts, ingredients,
substances, systems, consumable accessories or fittings including battery plates, cases,
wires, knobs, accessories, distilled water, armature and armature winding, electrical
wires and accessories, electrical motors, generators, accumulators, battery chargers,
elays, transformers, auto transformers, electrical switches, plugs, sockets, circuit
breakers, actuators, connectors, measuring instruments, multimeters and multi testers,
electrical connectors and automobile parts and other batteries related products.
The aforesaid change in the nature of business was approved by the
shareholders of the Company at their meeting held on Friday, 06th March, 2026 through the
requisite resolution and the Memorandum of Association of the Company was amended
accordingly. The management believes that the new line of business will enable
diversification and the business would run economically and efficiently.
NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
The details of the composition, number and dates of meetings of the
Board and Committees held during the financial year 2025-26 are provided in the Report on
Corporate Governance forming part of this Annual Report as "Annexure F". The
number of meetings of Board/ Committees attended by each Director during the financial
year 2025-26 are also provided in the Report on Corporate Governance.
During the Financial Year 2025-26, Eight (8) meetings of the Board of
Directors of the company were held.
There have been no instances where the Board of Directors of the
Company have not accepted the recommendations of Audit Committee or any other Committee.
DETAILS PERTAINING TO SHARES IN SUSPENSE ACCOUNT
There is no such shares in suspense account.
QUALITY INITIATIVES
The Company continues to sustain its commitment to the highest levels
of quality, superior service management, robust information security practices and mature
business continuity management.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS' MEETING
The Independent Directors of the Company have held three separate
meetings during the financial year 2025-26 on Monday, 11th August 2025; Friday, 14th
November 2025; and Monday 30th March 2026 details of which are also provided in the Report
on Corporate Governance.
PARTICULARS OF LOAN, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
UNDER SECTION 186
Complete details of Loan, Guarantee, Investment, Security covered under
section 186 of The Companies Act, 2013 as disclosed in the financial statement and notes
there under.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH
RELATED PARTIES
During the year, the Company had entered into contract / arrangement /
transaction with related parties at arm's length basis which could not be considered
material in accordance with the policy of the Company on materiality of related party
transactions and Listing Agreement. However, disclosure in Form AOC-2 is enclosed as
"Annexure C".
The details of the related party transactions as required under IND AS-
24 are set out in notes to the Standalone financial statements forming part of this Annual
Report.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION,
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
As required under Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, At
the standalone level, your Company did not carry out manufacturing operations during FY
2025-26. Accordingly, disclosures relating to conservation of energy and technology
absorption, as required under Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are not
applicable to the Company. The Group's operating power- solutions business is undertaken
through Tandhan Power Technologies Private Limited in the Financial Year 2025-26.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL AND SYSTEM
Your Company has, in all material respects, an adequate internal
financial control system over financial reporting and such internal financial controls
over financial reporting were operating effectively as at March 31, 2026, based on the
internal control over financial reporting criteria established by the Company considering
the essential components of internal control stated in the Guidance Note on Audit of
Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India.
Your Company's internal control structure showed no reportable material
weakness.
DETAILS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Your Company's Board is duly constituted and is in compliance with the
requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, the Listing Regulations and provisions of the
Articles of Association of the Company. Your Board has been constituted with requisite
diversity, wisdom and experience commensurate to the scale of operations of your Company.
(a) Changes during the Financial Year 2025-26
During the year under review i.e. financial year 2025-26, Mr.
Vinodkumar Shrikrishna Garg appointed as Addition Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
of the company w.e.f. 10th February 2026. Subsequently, Mr. Garg gets regularised in the
meeting of the members dated 06th March 2026.
However, due to certain personal reasons, Mr. Vinodkumar Shrikrishna
Garg tendered his resignation from the position of Director
of the Company w.e.f. 18th March 2026. The Board places on record its
appreciation for the valuable contributions and guidance provided by Mr. Garg during his
tenure on the Board.
(b) Changes After the end of Financial Year
2025-26 and Up to the Date of this Report
Pursuant to the Change in management of the Company, the Board of
Directors in its meeting held on 08th July 2026 approved the following changes in the
composition of the Board and Key Managerial Personnel:
Resignation:
Pursuant to the Change in Management, Ms. Hemakshi Manan Patel (DIN:
07297442) tendered her resignation from the office of Managing Director of the Company
with effect from 09th July 2026 and Mr. Manan Rajesh Patel (DIN: 03496656) tendered his
resignation from the office of Executive Director of the Company with effect from 07th
September 2026. Pursuant to and consequential upon the aforesaid resignation, Mr.
Rohitkumar Mehrchand Bhandari (DIN: 02715453), Mr. Advait Satyavikas Joshi (DIN:
07637069), and Mr. Balveermal Kewalmal Singhvi (DIN: 05321014), who were holding the
office of Non-Executive Independent Directors of the Company, likewise relinquished their
respective offices and ceased to be Directors on the Board of the Company with effect from
09th July 2026. Ms. Namrata Girish Vyas also tendered her resignation from the office of
Company Secretary of the Company with effect from 09th July 2026.
Appointment:
In place of the aforesaid directors, the Board appointed the following
persons w.e.f. 08th July 2026:
(i) Mr. Anuj Jalan (DIN: 02525506) as Chairman and Managing Director of
the Company;
(ii) Mr. Raj Kumar Jalan (DIN: 07875364) as Executive Director of the
Company;
(iii) Mr. Daivik Jalan (DIN: 10808174) as Non-Executive Non-Independent
Director of the Company; and
(iv) Ms. Pragati Goel (DIN: 10447667), Mr. Shivam Gupta (DIN:
07690975), and Mr. Giri Raj Prasar (DIN: 10491076) as Independent Non-Executive Directors
of the Company.
(v) Mr. Vikash Agarwal, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
(vi) Mr. Vishal Jha, as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the
Company.
(c) Retirement of Director by Rotation
As per the provisions of the Act and the Articles of Association of the
Company Mr. Anuj Jalan (DIN:02525506), Managing Director and Mr. Raj Kumar Jalan (DIN:
07875364), Executive Director of your Company, will retire by rotation at the forthcoming
Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, offers themself for re-appointment.
A Resolution seeking Members' approval for their re-appointment forms a
part of the Notice convening the 44th Annual General Meeting.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS' DECLARATION
The Company has received Declarations from all the Independent
Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as
prescribed both under the Act and under Regulations of the SEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015.
BOARD EVALUATION
An annual evaluation of the performances of the Board, its committees
and that of the individual Directors was undertaken during the year on the basis of the
criteria such as the composition, structure, functioning, effectiveness of the Board, the
Committee Meetings, the contribution and preparedness of individual Directors to the Board
and Committees etc. after seeking inputs from all the Directors. The Directors including
Independent Directors and the Non-Independent Directors have continued to contribute their
inputs in the process of evaluation of the Directors. The Independent Directors and
Nomination and Remuneration Committee members have continued to review the performance of
all the Directors including the Chairman and the performance of the Board as a whole. The
Board in turn with
such inputs, have carried out annual evaluation of its own performance,
its committees and individual Directors. The performance of non-independent Directors, the
Chairman and the Board as a whole was evaluated by the Independent Directors in a separate
Meeting held during the year. The Board members were satisfied with the evaluation
process.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
Pursuant to Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of
Directors of the Company has approved the Nomination and Remuneration Policy based on the
recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the said policy is
hosted on the Company's website at www.shahfoods.co.in. The Policy includes the criteria
for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and other
matters provided under Section 178(3) of the Act.
EMPLOYEES RELATIONS
During the year under review, your Company enjoyed cordial relationship
with employees at all levels.
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 D to this report.
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD
During the year, in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI
(Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation 2015, currently the Board has
three Committees to focus on specific areas and make decision within the authority
delegated to each of the Committees. All decision and recommendations of the Committees
are placed before the Board either for information or approval.
The composition, scope and powers of the aforementioned Committees
together with details of meeting held during the year under review are provided in the
Report on Corporate Governance, forms part of this report as "Annexure F".
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis as prescribed under Part B of
Schedule V read with Regulation 34(3) of the Listing Regulations is forming part of this
Report as "Annexure E".
TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND
PROTECTION FUND
There are no amounts due and outstanding to be credited to investor
Education and Protection Fund as 31st March, 2026. DISCLOSURE ON ESTABLISHMENT OF A
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy to deal with
instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. No personnel had been denied access to the
Audit Committee to lodge their grievances. A detailed policy related to the Whistle Blower
- Vigil Mechanism is available at Company's website at www.shahfoods.co.in.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES:
As the Company does not fall under the Class of Companies as prescribed
under Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there under, therefore the
provisions related to Corporate Social Responsibility is not applicable to the Company.
CODE FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider
Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated
employees of the Company. The Code requires preclearance for dealing in the Company's
shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the
designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in
relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. The Board
is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Board of Directors and the designated
employee have confirmed compliance with the Code.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE
REGULATORS OR COURTS:
There has been no significant and/or material orders have been passed
by Regulator(s) or Court(s) or Tribunal(s) impacting the going concern status of your
Company and its business operations in future.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Board has adopted Risk Management policy for ensuring the orderly
and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to company's policy,
safeguarding of its assets, Prevention detection fraud and error etc.
POLICY ON PRESERVATION OF DOCUMENTS
In accordance with Regulation 9 of the Listing Regulations, your
Company has framed a Policy on Preservation of Documents, approved by the Board of
Directors of your Company.
The Policy is intended to define preservation of documents and to
provide guidance to the executives and employees working in the Company to make decisions
that may have an impact on the operations of the Company. It not only covers the various
aspects on preservation of the documents, but also the safe disposal/destruction of the
documents. The essence of the Policy as clearly communicated to the employees is
classifying the documents in at least two categories as follows:
(a) documents whose preservation shall be permanent in nature;
(b) documents with preservation period of not less than eight years
after completion of the relevant transactions;
Provided that the listed entity may keep documents specified in clauses
(a) and (b) in electronic mode. Further, the Policy has been uploaded on the Company's
corporate website www.shahfoods.co.in and can be accessed under the head
"Investors".
POLICY ON DETERMINATION OF MATERIALITY FOR
DISCLOSURES AND ARCHIVAL POLICY
In accordance with Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations, your
Company has framed a Policy on determination of materiality for disclosures, to disclose
events or information which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors of the Company, are
material.
Further your Company has an Archival Policy in line with the
requirements of the Listing Regulations to ensure that information relating to the Company
is adequately disclosed on its corporate website www.shahfoods.co.in and can be accessed
under the head "Investors", as required by law.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT
WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
Your Company has zero tolerance policy in case of sexual harassment at
workplace and is committed to provide a healthy environment to each and every employee of
the Company. The Company has in place 'Policy for Prevention and Redressal of Sexual
Harassment' in line with the requirements of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred as "the
said Act") and Rules made there under.
In your Company, the constitution of Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)
is not applicable, as per the said act.
Your Directors' state that during the year under review:
(i) Number of complaints of sexual harassment was received during the
year: NIL
(ii) Number of complaints disposed off during the year- NIL
(iii) Number of cases pending for more than 90 days- NIL
MATERNITY BENEFIT PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY UNDER
MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT 1961
Even though the Company had Women employees during the year under
review, there was no case where Maternity benefit had to be provided.
However, the Company remains committed to providing Maternity Benefit,
in accordance with the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as and when the same arises.
GREEN INITIATIVES
The Company, as a responsible corporate citizen welcomes and supports
the green initiatives taken by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India by
its circular, enabling electronic delivery of documents to the shareholders. In commitment
to keep in line with
the Green Initiative and going beyond it to create new green
initiatives, electronic copies of the Notice of 44th Annual General Meeting of your
Company will be sent to all Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the
Company/ Depository Participant(s).
FRAUD REPORTING
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors and Secretarial
Auditors have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its
officers or employees, to the Central Government or the Audit Committee or the Board.
STATUTORY AUDITOR
M/s. Keshri & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Ahmedabad (Firm
Registration No: 310006E) were appointed as a Statutory Auditors of the Company at the
42nd Annual General Meeting held on 16/09/2024 and approved the appointment for a period
of 5 years commencing from the conclusion of the 42nd AGM till the conclusion of 47th AGM
to be held in the financial year 2028-29.
Further, the Notes on Financial Statements of the Company referred to
in the Auditors' Report (both Standalone and Consolidated) are self-explanatory and do not
call for any further comments by the Board. The Auditors' Report (both Standalone and
Consolidated) do not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 143(12) of the Act, the Auditors
have not reported any incident of fraud to the Central Government or the Audit Committee
or the Board during the year under review.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
The board had appointed M/s. Nuren Lodaya & Associates, Practicing
Company Secretaries, Practicing Company Secretary, Mumbai as the Secretarial Auditor of
the Company for a term of five years from the financial year 2025-26 to financial year
2029-30 as required under Section 204 of the Companies Act 2013 and Rules thereunder.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31,
2026 is annexed herewith marked as "Annexure G to this Report.
In terms of the requirements under the Listing Regulations the
Secretarial Audit Report of the Company's wholly-owned unlisted material subsidiary,
Tandhan Power Technologies Private Limited is marked as "Annexure H" to this
Report, which does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remarks or
disclaimer.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Act and the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 the Board has re-appointed, on the recommendation of the Audit
Committee, M/s Biren Shah & Co. (M. No. 126881) Chartered Accountants, as Internal
Auditors of your Company to conduct Internal Audit of the functions and activities of your
Company for the Financial Year 2025-26.
During the Financial Year 2025-2026, no material or serious observation
has been received from the Internal Auditors of your Company for inadequacy or
ineffectiveness of such internal controls. However, the Board of Directors in its meeting
held on 03rd June 2026, appointed M/s. Baid & Gupta, Chartered Accountants as an
Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2026-27.
STOCK EXCHANGE
The Company's equity shares are listed at BSE Limited and the Annual
Listing Fees for the year 2025-26 has been paid.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS OF ICSI
Your Company has in place proper systems and processes to ensure
compliance with the provisions of the applicable Secretarial Standards on Board and
General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and such systems
are adequate and operating effectively.
THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING
PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR
STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
There are no such applications made nor any proceeding is pending under
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year.
THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 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
The company has not entered into any one-time settlement proposal with
any Bank or Financial Institutions during the year under report.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies
Act 2013, your directors confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year
ended 31st March, 2026, the applicable Ind-AS 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 as at 31st March, 2026
and of the profit and loss of the company for the year ended 31st March, 2026
c) 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 safe guarding the assets of the company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
e) The proper internal financial controls are in place and that such
internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively.
f) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the devoted
services rendered by all the employees of the Company and sincerely convey their
appreciation to customers, shareholders, vendors, bankers, business associates, regulatory
and government authorities for their continued support.
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For Shah Foods Limited |
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Anuj Jalan |
Raj Kumar Jalan |
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Managing Director |
Director |
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DIN:02525506 |
DIN: 07875364 |
| Date: 07.09.2026 |
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| Place: Ahmedabad |
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