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Dear Members,

Your directors have pleasure in presenting the Directors' Report and the Audited Statement of Accounts of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2025.

1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY/HIGHLIGHTS:

The performance of the Company during the year has been as under:

(Rs. In Lakhs)

Particulars	Standalone		Consolidated
	2023-24		2023-24
Revenue from Operations	3,693.21	4,326.07	4,524.46	4,492.45
Other Income (Including Exceptional Items)	1.44	0.93	1.44	0.93
Total Expenses	3,630.52	4,271.16	4,456.77	4,430.48
Profit Before Tax	64.13	55.84	69.14	62.90
Less: Provision for Taxation	34.56	13.90	35.52	15.66
Profit After Tax	29.57	41.94	33.62	47.24
Other Comprehensive Income	-	-	-	-
Total Comprehensive Income	29.57	41.94	33.62	47.24
Earning per Equity Share-
Basic	0.30	0.42	0.34	0.47
Diluted (in Rs.)	0.30	0.42	0.34	0.47

2. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:

The total revenue of the Company for the financial year on a standalone basis under review was

3,694.65 lakhs as against total revenue of 4,327.00 lakhs for the previous financial year. The Company recorded a net profit of 29.57 lakhs for the financial year 2024 25 as against the net profit of 41.94 lakhs for the previous year.

The total revenue of the Company for the financial year on a consolidated basis under review was

4,525.91 lakhs as against total revenue of 4,493.38 lakhs for the previous financial year. The Company recorded a net profit of 33.62 lakhs for the financial year 2024 25 as against the net profit of 47.24 lakhs for the previous year.

The marginal increase in consolidated revenue is driven primarily by improved operational efficiencies and performance of the subsidiary entities. However, a slight dip in net profit reflects higher expenses and taxation during the year. The Company remains focused on strengthening its market position, cost management, and strategic initiatives for sustainable growth in the coming years.

3. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In accordance with Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") and Ind AS 110 - Consolidated Financial Statements read with Ind AS 28 The audited consolidated financial statements form part of the Annual Report. In terms of provision to sub section (3) of Section 129 of the Act, the salient features of the financial statements of the Subsidiaries and Associates are set out in the prescribed Form AOC-1, which forms a part of the Annual Report. In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the audited financial statements, including the consolidated financial statements of the Company and audited accounts of the subsidiaries are available at the Company's website: https://www.Concorddrugs.com/investors/. The documents will also be available for inspection during business hours at the registered office of the Company .

4. DIVIDEND:

Your directors have decided not to recommend any dividend for the year 2024-25.

5. BUSINESS UPDATE AND STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS:

The information on Company's affairs and related aspects is provided under Management Discussion and Analysis report, which has been prepared, inter-alia, in compliance with Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and forms part of this Report.

6. RESERVES:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(j) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has not proposed to transfer any amount to the general reserves account during the financial year under review. The closing balance of reserves, including retained earnings, of the Company as at March 31, 2025, stands at 2,411.37 Lakhs.

7. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF THE BUSINESS, IF ANY:

During the period under review and the date of Board's Report there was no change in the nature of Business.

8. MATERIAL CHANGES & COMMITMENT AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY:

There are no major material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company after the end of the financial year and up to date of this report.

9. REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

There was no revision of the financial statements for the year under review.

10. SHARE CAPITAL:

The authorized share capital of the Company stands at Rs.11,00,00,000/- divided into 1,10,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each. The paid-up share capital of the Company stands at Rs. 10,00,00,000/- divided into 1,00,00,000/- equity shares of Rs. 10/- each. Company has taken approval from shareholders for increase of Authorized capital from 11,00,00,000 to 15,50,00,000/- on EGM held on 31.07.2025

11. UNPAID / UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND:

There is no unpaid or unclaimed dividend with the company till date.

12. INVESTOR EDUCTION 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 ("IEPF Rules") read with the relevant circulars and amendments thereto, 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.

During the Year, no amount of dividend/ was unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years and therefore no amount/shares is required to be transferred to Investor Education and Provident Fund under the Section 125 (1) and Section 125 (2) of the Act.

13. APPOINTMENT / RE-APPOINTMENT / RESIGNATION / RETIREMENT OF DIRECTORS /CEO/ CFO AND KEY MANANGERIAL PERSONNEL:

The Board of Directors wishes to inform that there were no changes in the composition of the Board during the financial year. No appointments or resignations of Directors took place during the year under review.

14. DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ON ANNUAL BASIS:

The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company to the effect that they are meeting the criteria of independence as provided in Sub-Section (6) of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with the Company's Code of

Conduct.

In terms of Regulations 25(8) of the Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and without any external influence. During the year, Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board of Directors and Committee(s). In the opinion of the Board, all the Independent Directors possess requisite qualifications, experience, expertise and hold high standards of integrity for the purpose of Rule 8(5)(iiia) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.

15. BOARD MEETINGS:

The Board of Directors duly met Six (6) times during the financial year from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The dates on which the meetings were held are given in elsewhere in the same report.

16. MECHANISM FOR EVALUATION OF THE BOARD:

The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, board committees, and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations. The performance of the board was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from all the directors on the basis of criteria such as the board composition and structure, effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning, etc. The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc. The above criteria are based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on January 5, 2017. In a separate meeting of independent directors, performance of independent directors, the board as a whole and the Chairman of the Company was evaluated, taking into account the views of executive directors and non-executive directors. The Board reviewed the performance of individual directors on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.

In the board meeting that followed the meeting of the independent directors and meeting of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the performance of the board, its committees, and individual directors was also discussed. Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by the entire board, excluding the independent director being evaluated.

17. STATEMENT SHOWING THE NAMES OF THE TOP TEN EMPLOYEES IN TERMS OF REMUNERATION DRAWN AND THE NAME OF EVERY EMPLOYEE AS PER RULE 5(2) & (3) OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT & REMUNERATION) RULES, 2014:

A table containing the particulars in accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is appended as Annexure 1 to this Report.

A statement showing the names of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and the name of every employee is annexed to this Annual report as Annexure 2. During the year, NONE of the employees is drawing a remuneration of Rs.1,02,00,000/- and above per annum or Rs. 8,50,000/- and above in aggregate per month, the limits specified under the 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.

18. RATIO OF REMUNERATION TO EACH DIRECTOR:

Under section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 5(1) (2) & (3) of the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration) Rules, 2014 read with Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013 the ratio of remuneration of Mr. S. Nagi Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. S. Koni Reddy, Whole time director and CFO and Mr. S. Manoj Reddy, Whole time director of the Company to the median remuneration of the employees is given as disclosure respectively in this report else where.

19. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134(3)(c) and 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and on the basis of explanation given by the executives of the Company and subject to disclosures in the Annual Accounts of the Company from time to time, we state as under:

i. That in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

ii. That the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgment 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 period;

iii. That the Directors have 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;

iv. That the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis:

v. That the Directors have lain down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and

vi. That 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.

20. INTERNAL AUDIT AND FINANCIAL CONTROLS:

The Company has adequate internal controls consistent with the nature of business and size of the operations, to effectively provide for safety of its assets, reliability of financial transactions with adequate checks and balances, adherence to applicable statues, accounting policies, approval procedures and to ensure optimum use of available resources. These systems are reviewed and improved on a regular basis. It has a comprehensive budgetary control system to monitor revenue and expenditure against approved budget on an ongoing basis. During the period under review, there is no material or serious observations have been noticed for inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls. Further, details of internal financial control and its adequacy are included in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which is appended as Annexure 6 and forms part of this Report.

21. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDER SUB SECTION (12) OF SECTION 143 OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT:

There have been no frauds reported by the auditor's u/s 143(12).

22. CEO/ CFO CERTIFICATION:

The Managing Director and Whole-time director and CFO certification of the financial statements for the year 2024-25 is annexed in this Annual Report.

23. INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE / FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE SUBSIDIARIES / ASSOCIATES/ JOINT VENTURES:

The company has one subsidiary, Proton Remedies Private Limited.

As per the provisions of Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a separate statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of the associate company is prepared in Form AOC-1 and is attached as Annexure 3 and forms part of this report.

24. DETAILS OF DEPOSITS

Since the Company has not accepted any deposits during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025, there has been no non-compliance with the requirements of the Act. Pursuant to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notification dated 22nd January 2019 amending the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, the Company is required to file with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) requisite returns in Form DPT-3 for outstanding receipt of money/loan by the Company, which is not considered as deposits. The Company complied with this requirement within the prescribed timelines.

25. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:

The Company has not given any loan, guarantees or made any investments exceeding the limits under the provisions as prescribed in Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.

26. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

Our Company has formulated a policy on related party transactions which is also available on Company's website at www.concorddrugs.in. This policy deals with the review and approval of related party transactions.

All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There were no material significant related party transactions made by the Company with the Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or the Senior Management which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 in the prescribed Form AOC-2 is appended as Annexure 4 which forms part of this Report.

All related party transactions were placed before the Audit Committee/Board for approval. Prior approval of the Audit Committee was obtained for the transactions which are foreseen and are in repetitive in nature. Members may refer to the financial statement which sets out related party disclosures pursuant to IND AS- 24.

27. DISCLOSURE OF PARTICULARS WITH RESPECT TO CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:

The particulars as prescribed under Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013, are provided hereunder:

A. Conservation of Energy:

Your Company's operations are not energy intensive. Adequate measures have been taken to conserve energy wherever possible by using energy efficient computers and purchase of energy efficient equipment.

B. Research & Development and Technology Absorption:

Research and Development (R&D): NIL

Technology absorption, adoption and innovation: NIL

C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Out Go:

Foreign Exchange Earnings: NIL Foreign Exchange Outgo: NIL

28. COMMITTEES:

i. AUDIT COMMITTEE

During the year, the Audit Committee is in line with the provisions of Regulation 18(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations read with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 are included in the Corporate Governance report, which forms part of this report.

ii. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

During the year, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is in line with the provisions of Regulation 19(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations read with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 are included in the Corporate Governance report, which forms part of this report.

iii. STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE

During the year, the Stakeholders Relationship Committee is in line with the provisions of Regulation 20 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations read with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 are included in the Corporate Governance report, which forms part of this report.

29. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR, COMPOSITION OF CSR COMMITTEE AND CONTENTS OF CSR POLICY):

Since your Company does not have net worth of Rs. 500 Crores or more or turnover of Rs. 1000 Crores or more or a net profit of Rs. 5 Crores or more during the financial year, section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 relating to Corporate Social Responsibility is not applicable and hence the Company need not adopt any Corporate Social Responsibility Policy.

30. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:

In pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Regulation 22 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, a vigil Mechanism for Directors and employees to report genuine concerns has been established. It also provides for necessary safeguards for protection against victimization for whistle blowing in good faith.

Vigil Mechanism Policy has been established by the Company for directors and employees to report genuine concerns pursuant to the provisions of section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013. The same has been placed on the website of the Company.

31. SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY COURTS / REGULATORS / TRIBUNALS:

There are no significant and material orders passed by the regulators /courts that would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.

32. AUDITORS:

i. Statutory Auditors

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act and the rules framed thereafter, M/s. Pundari Kashyam & Associates., Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad were appointed as statutory auditors of the Company from the conclusion of the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on 30.09.2021 till the conclusion of the 31st AGM to be held in the year 2026.

The notes on accounts referred to in the auditors' report are self-explanatory and therefore don't call for any further comments by the Board of directors.

There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Auditors' Report which require any clarification or explanation.

Statutory Auditors Report

The Board has duly reviewed the Statutory Auditor's Report on the Accounts for the year ended March

31, 2025 and has noted that the same does not have any reservation, qualification or adverse remarks. However, the Board decided to further strengthen the existing system and procedures to meet all kinds of challenges and growth in the coming years.

ii. Secretarial Auditor

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3) (f) & Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has appointed M/s. PSK and, Practicing Company Secretaries has undertaken Secretarial Audit of the Company for financial year ending 31.03.2025. The report of the Secretarial Auditor is enclosed herewith vide Annexure 5 of this Report.

Secretarial Audit Report:

The Board has duly reviewed the Secretarial Audit Report for the year ended March 31, 2025 on the Compliances according to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013.

There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Secretarial Auditors' Report which require any clarification or explanation.

Annual Secretarial Compliance Report:

SEBI vide its Circular No. CIR/CFD/CMD1/27/2019 dated February 08, 2019 read with Regulation 24(A) of the Listing Regulations, directed listed entities to conduct Annual Secretarial compliance audit from a Practicing Company Secretary of all applicable SEBI Regulations and circulars/guidelines issued thereunder. Further, Secretarial Compliance Report dated 29.05.202, was given by Practicing Company Secretary which was submitted to Stock Exchange within 60 days of the end of the financial year.

iii. Cost Auditor

The Company is in due compliance with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014. M/s. KJU & Associates, Cost Accountants are the Cost Auditors of the Company for the FY 2024-25.

iv. Internal Auditor

Pursuant to provisions of Section 138 read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and Section 179 read with Rule 8(4) of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014; M/s. Nazeerudeen & Co., Chartered Accountants were appointed as Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.

Deviations are reviewed periodically and due compliance ensured. Summary of Significant Audit Observations along with recommendations and its implementations are reviewed by the Audit Committee and concerns, if any, are reported to Board.

33. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:

The Company is in compliance with the applicable secretarial standards.

34. DECLARATION BY THE COMPANY:

The Company has issued a certificate to its Directors, confirming that it has not made any default under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, as on March 31, 2025.

35. ANNUAL RETURN:

As required pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an annual return is disclosed on the website www.concorddrugs.in.

36. DISCLOSURE ABOUT COST AUDIT:

Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act, are not applicable for the business activities carried out by the Company.

37. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS REPORT:

The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, pursuant to the SEBI (LODR) Regulation provides an overview of the affairs of the Company, its legal status and autonomy, business environment, mission & objectives, sectoral and operational performance, strengths, opportunities, constraints, strategy and risks and concerns, as well as human resource and internal control systems is appended as Annexure 6 for information of the Members.

38. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

Independent Directors are familiarized about the Company's operations and businesses. Interaction with the Business heads and key executives of the Company is also facilitated. Detailed presentations on important policies of the Company are also made to the directors. Direct meetings with the Chairman are further facilitated to familiarize the incumbent Director about the Company/its businesses and the group practices.

39. POLICY ON DIRECTOR'S APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER DETAILS:

The assessment and appointment of Members to the Board is based on a combination of criterion that includes ethics, personal and professional stature, domain expertise, gender diversity and specific qualification required for the position. The potential Board Member is also assessed on the basis of independence criteria defined in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 27 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. In accordance with Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19(4) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board adopted a remuneration policy for Directors, Key Management Personnel (KMPs) and Senior Management. The Policy is attached a part of Corporate Governance Report. We affirm that the remuneration paid to the Directors is as per the terms laid down in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company.

40. INSURANCE:

The properties and assets of your Company are adequately insured.

41. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SHAREHOLDERS INFORMATION:

The Company has implemented all of its major stipulations as applicable to the Company. As stipulated under Regulation 34 read with schedule V of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, a report on Corporate Governance duly audited is appended as Annexure 7 for information of the Members. The Certificate(s) issued by M/s PSK & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, pertaining to compliance of ‘Corporate Governance' conditions as applicable to the Company is annexed to

Corporate Governance Report.

42. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURES:

None of the Independent / Non-Executive Directors has any pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company which in the Judgment of the Board may affect the independence of the Directors. No compensation was paid to the Independent and Non-Executive Directors.

43. COMPANY'S POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION INCLUDING

CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS, POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES, INDEPENDENCE OF A DIRECTOR AND OTHER MATTERS PROVIDED UNDER SUB-SECTION (3) OF SECTION 178: The assessment and appointment of Members to the Board is based on a combination of criterion that includes ethics, personal and professional stature, domain expertise, gender diversity and specific qualification required for the position. The potential Board Member is also assessed on the basis of independence criteria defined in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 27 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. In accordance with Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19(4) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board adopted a remuneration policy for Directors, Key Management Personnel (KMPs) and Senior Management. The Policy is attached a part of Corporate Governance Report. We affirm that the remuneration paid to the Directors is as per the terms laid down in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company.

44. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:

The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with the requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015 and the applicable Securities laws. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company, as well as the consequences of violation. The policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing in Company securities. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company covering code of practices and procedures for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information and code of conduct for the prevention of insider trading, is available on our website.

45. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:

The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. No Complaints were pending at the beginning of the year or received during the year.

46. INDUSTRY BASED DISCLOSURES AS MANDATED BY THE RESPECTIVE LAWS GOVERNING

THE COMPANY:

The Company is not a NBFC, Housing Companies etc., and hence Industry based disclosures is not required.

47. FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT CORPORATE ACTIONS:

During the year under review, no corporate actions were done by the Company which were failed to be implemented.

48. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016:

During the year under review, there were no applications made or proceedings pending in the name of the Company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

49. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION AMOUNT ON ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION WHILE AVAILING LOAN FROM BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:

During the year under review, there has been no one time settlement of loans taken from banks and financial institutions.

50. POLICIES:

The SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 mandated the formulation of certain policies for all listed companies. All the policies are available on our website www.concorddrugs.in.

51. EVENT BASED DISCLOSURES:

During the year under review, the Company has not taken up any of the following activities except as mentioned: Issue of sweat equity share: NA Issue of shares with differential rights: NA

Issue of shares under employee's stock option scheme: NA

Disclosure on purchase by Company or giving of loans by it for purchase of its shares: NA Buy back shares: NA Disclosure about revision: NA

Preferential Allotment of Shares:The Company has conducted an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 31.07.2025 for approving and issuance of equity shares on preferential basis (i) 31,75,000 (Thirty-One Lakhs Seventy-Five Thousand Only) equity shares at a price of 36.30/- (Rupees Thirty-Six and Thirty Paise Only) each (including premium of 26.30/-), and (ii) 20,25,000 (Twenty Lakhs Twenty-Five Thousand Only) convertible warrants, each convertible into one fully paid-up equity share of face value 10/- at a price of 36.30/- (including premium of 26.30/-), to Promoters/Promoter Group and certain identified Non-Promoter persons ("Proposed Allottees"). The Company has filed the necessary applications and is awaiting in-principle approval from the Stock Exchange. As on the date of this report, no allotment of shares or warrants has been made.

52. DISCLOSURE OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:

The Internal Financial Controls with reference to financial statements as designed and implemented by the Company are adequate. The Company maintains appropriate system of internal control, including monitoring procedures, to ensure that all assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition. Company policies, guidelines and procedures provide for adequate checks and balances, and are meant to ensure that all transactions are authorized, recorded and reported correctly. During the period under review, there is no material or serious observations have been noticed for inefficiency or inadequacy of such controls. Further, details of internal financial control and its adequacy are included in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report which is appended as Annexure 6 and forms part of this Report.

53. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The company does not have any subsidiary at the end of financial year under the review. However, it is having an associate company and in compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure

Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Listing Regulations') and Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the applicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and forms part of this Annual Report.

54. NAMES OF THE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR:

During the year under review Proton Remedies Private Limited is its subsidiary as on 31.03.2025 and no Company has become or ceased to become its joint ventures or associate Company.

55. PUBLIC DEPOSITS:

Your Company has not accepted any deposits falling within the meaning of Sec.73, 74 & 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rule 8(v) of Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, during the financial year under review.

56. CREDIT & GUARANTEE FACILITIES:

The Company has not availed credit and guarantee facilities.

57. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:

Business Risk Evaluation and Management is an ongoing process within the Organization. The Company has a robust risk management framework to identify, monitor and minimize risks and also to identify business opportunities. As a process, the risks associated with the business are identified and prioritized based on severity, likelihood and effectiveness of current detection. Such risks are reviewed by the senior management on a periodical basis. Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors of your Company assists the Board in overseeing and approving the Company's enterprise-wide risk management framework; and overseeing that all the risks that the organization faces such as strategic, financial, credit, market, liquidity, security, property, IT, legal, regulatory, reputational, other risks have been identified and assessed, and there is an adequate risk management infrastructure in place capable of addressing those risks. The development and implementation of risk management policy has been covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis, which forms part of this Report.

58. ENVIRONMENTS AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT:

Your Company always believes in keeping the environment pollution free and is fully committed to its social responsibility. The Company has been taking upmost care in complying with all pollution control measures from time to time strictly as per the directions of the Government. We would like to place on record our appreciation for the efforts made by the management and the keen interest shown by the Employees of your Company in this regard.

59. ADJUDICATION ORDER AND SHOW CAUSE NOTICES:

SEBI vide its order dated August 11, 2023 has imposed a penalty on the Company, Directors and other KMPs for alleged violation of SEBI Regulations and in continuation to that SEBI has initiated recovery and issued recovery certificate completion dated 19.08.2024 to the Mr. Nagi Reddy Seelam and Mr.

Koni Reddy Seelam. Further, Company has received Notices from Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Cost Audit Branch for Non-Compliance of Section 148 of the Companies Act,2013 for delay in filing Cost Audit Report for which company has submitted its reply and awaiting instructions form Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

60. CORPORATE INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS INITIATED UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (IBC):

No corporate insolvency resolution process was initiated against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, during the year under review.

61. STATUTORY COMPLIANCE:

The Company has complied with the required provisions relating to statutory compliance with regard to the affairs of the Company in all respects.

62. DEVIATIONS, IF ANY OBSERVED-ON FUNDS RAISED THROUGH PUBLIC ISSUE, PREFERENTIAL ISSUE ETC:

During the year under review, company has not raised any funds from public or through preferential allotment.

63. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Your directors wish to place on record their appreciation of the contribution made by the employees at all levels, to the continued growth and prosperity of your Company. Your directors also wish to place on record their appreciation of business constituents, banks and other financial institutions and shareholders of the Company for their continued support for the growth of the Company.

Date: 08.09.2025
Place: Hyderabad
Sd/-	Sd/-
S. Nagi Reddy	S. Koni Reddy
Chairman & Managing Director	Whole time Director & CFO
(DIN: 01764665)	(DIN: 02829319)

SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT

{Pursuant to section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and

Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration Personnel) Rules, 2014} For The Financial Year Ended 31st March, 2025 To The Members of Concord Drugs Limited, Hyderabad.

We have conducted the Secretarial Audit of the compliance of applicable statutory provisions and the adherence to good corporate practices by M/s. Concord Drugs Limited (hereinafter called the

‘Company') for the financial year from 1st April,2024 to 31st March, 2025 (the ‘Audit Period').

We conducted the Secretarial Audit in a manner that provided us a reasonable basis for evaluating the corporate conducts/statutory compliances and expressing our opinion thereon. We are issuing this report based on our verification of the Company's books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records maintained by the Company and also the information provided by the Company, its officers, agents and authorized representatives during the conduct of Secretarial Audit, the explanations and clarifications given to us and the representations made by the Management, we hereby report that in our opinion, the Company has during the audit period covering the financial year ended on March 31, 2025, generally complied with the statutory provisions listed hereunder and also that the Company has proper Board processes and compliance mechanism in place to the extent, in the manner and subject to the reporting made hereinafter;

1.1 We have examined the books, papers, minute books, forms and returns filed and other records made available to us and maintained by the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025, according to the applicable provisions of:

The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the rules made there under; ii. The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (‘SCRA') and the Rules made there under; iii. The Depositories Act, 1996 and the Regulations and Bye-laws framed there under; iv. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the Rules and Regulations made there under to the extent of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Overseas Direct Investment and External Commercial Borrowings;

1. Compliance status in respect of the provisions of the following Regulations and Guideline prescribed under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (SEBI Act) is furnished hereunder for the financial year 2024-25: -

i. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011; Complied with yearly and event-based disclosures, wherever applicable.

ii. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,2015 and Amended Regulations 2018; The Company has framed code of conduct for regulating & reporting trading by insiders and for fair disclosure and displayed the same on the Company's website i.e. (www.concorddrugs.in).

iii. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018;

iv. Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021; Not Applicable as the Company has not issued any Employee Stock Options during the year under review.

v. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021; Not Applicable as the Company has not issued any debt securities during the year under review.

vi. Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2021; Not Applicable as the company has not delisted/ proposed to delist its equity shares during the year under review.

vii. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buyback of Securities) Regulations, 2018; Not Applicable as the Company has not bought back/ proposed to buy-back any of its securities during the year under review.

viii. We have relied on the representation made by the Company and its officers for systems and mechanisms formed by the Company for compliances under other applicable Acts, Laws and Regulations which are listed below and it was noted that the Company has complied with the said Laws to the extent applicable

a) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970; b) Shops and Establishment Act, 1948 c) Employees' Compensation Act, 1923; d) Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952; e) Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948; f) Minimum Wages Act, 1948; g) Payment of Bonus Act, 1965; h) Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972; i) Payment of Wages Act, 1936; j) Maternity Benefit Act, 1961; k) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947l; l) Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013; m) The Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986; n) The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976; o) The Code on Wages, 2019; p) The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020**; q) The Industrial Relations Code, 2020; r) The Code on Social Security, 2020;

We have also examined compliance with the applicable clauses of the following:

(i) Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

(ii) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 were complied with to the extent applicable. During the period under review the Company has complied with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, Standards, etc. mentioned above subject to the following observations:

a) During the year the Company has conducted 9 meetings of the Board of Directors, 5 meetings of the Audit Committee, 1 Meetings of Stakeholder Relationship Committee, 2 meeting of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and 1 meeting of Independent Directors.

b) As per the information and explanations provided by the Company, its officers, agents and authorized representatives during the conduct of secretarial audit, we report that

(i) The provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the Rules and Regulations made there under to the extent of:

External Commercial Borrowings were not attracted to the Company under the financial year under review;

Overseas Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture/Wholly Owned Subsidiary abroad was not attracted to the company under the financial year under report.

(ii) As per the information and explanations provided by the company, its officers, agents and authorized representatives during the conduct of Secretarial Audit, we report that the Company has not made any GDRs/ADRs or any Commercial Instrument under the financial year under report.

We further report that:

i. The Company has conducted an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 31.07.2025 for approving the preferential issue of (i) 31,75,000 (Thirty-One Lakhs Seventy-Five Thousand Only) equity shares at a price of 36.30/- (Rupees Thirty-Six and Thirty Paise Only) each (including premium of 26.30/-), and (ii) 20,25,000 (Twenty Lakhs Twenty-Five Thousand Only) convertible warrants, each convertible into one fully paid-up equity share of face value

10/- at a price of 36.30/- (including premium of 26.30/-), to Promoters/Promoter Group and certain identified Non-Promoter persons ("Proposed Allottees"). The Company has filed the necessary applications and is awaiting in-principle approval from the Stock Exchange. As on the date of this report, no allotment of shares or warrants has been made.

ii. The Company, in its Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on 31st July, 2025, has obtained shareholders' approval for increasing the Authorized Share Capital from 11,00,00,000/- (Rupees Eleven Crores Only) to 15,50,00,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Crores Fifty Lakhs Only) divided into 1,55,00,000 (One Crore Fifty-Five Lakhs) Equity Shares of 10/- each. However, as on the date of this report, the Company has not filed Form SH-7 with the Registrar of Companies, as it is awaiting in-principle approval from the Stock Exchange.

iii. The Company had delayed in filing the Cost Audit Report for the Financial Year 2023-24 as required under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014. Consequently, the Company has received a notice from the office of the Central Government under the said provisions. The Company has initiated steps for compounding of the violation in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

iv. The Company has internal auditors namely M/s. Nazeerudeen & Co., Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad. The Company has cost auditors namely, M/s. KJU & Associates, Cost Accountants.

v. The website of the company contains applicable policies as specified by SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015 and the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.

vi. The Board of Directors of the Company is duly constituted with proper balance of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Independent Directors. The changes in the composition of the Board of Directors that took place during the period under review were carried out in compliance with the provisions of the Act.

vii. Adequate notice of board meeting is given to all the directors along with agenda at least seven days in advance or on shorter notice, and a system exists for seeking and obtaining further information and clarifications on the agenda items before the meeting and meaningful participation at the meeting. viii. As per the minutes of the meeting duly recorded and signed by the Chairman, the decisions of the Board were unanimous and no dissenting views have been recorded.

ix. We, further report that there are adequate systems and processes in the company commensurate with the size and operations of the company to monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.

x. The compliance by the Company of applicable financial laws like Direct and Indirect tax laws has not been reviewed thoroughly in this audit since the same have been subject to review by statutory financial audit and other designated professionals.

xi. We further report that during the year under report, the Company has not undertaken event/action having a major bearing on the company's affairs in pursuance of the above referred laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, standards etc. except the following

For PSK & Associates

Sd/-

P Srikant Kumar

Proprietor

CP: 12871

PR Num: 5668/2024

UDIN: A034521G001200697

 

Date: 08.09.2025

Place: Hyderabad