Your Directors are pleased to present the Twenty-Fifth (25th) Board Report of Thyrocare Technologies Limited ("Company/Thyrocare") together with the audited (Standalone and Consolidated) financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The summary of the Company's audited financial performance, both standalone and consolidated, for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, is given below:
Hin crore
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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Particulars 1
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2024-25
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2023-24 |
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2024-25
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2023-24
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Revenue from operations
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633.10
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524.02
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687.35
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571.88
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Other income
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13.34
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7.18
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14.83
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9.37
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Total income
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646.44
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531.2
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702.18
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581.25
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Expenses
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Cost of materials consumed
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177.28
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155.39
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188.27
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164.51
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Purchases of stock-in-trade
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2.00
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2.47
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2.00
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2.47
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Changes in inventories of stock-in-trade
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0.81
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(0.28)
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0.81
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(0.28)
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Employee benefits expense
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118.56
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102.92
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126.77
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107.86
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Finance cost
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2.63
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3.73
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3.05
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4.20
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Depreciation and amortisation expense
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46.52
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39.11
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55.26
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47.01
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Other expenses
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147.43
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129.64
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179.14
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159.89
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Total expenses
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495.23
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432.98
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555.30
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485.66
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Profit before share of profit of associate, exceptional items and tax
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151.22
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98.22
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146.88
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95.59
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Exceptional item
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Share of (loss) / profit in associate
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-
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-
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(1.44)
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0.39
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Profit before tax
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151.22
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98.22
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145.44
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95.98
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Less: Current tax
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47.77
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30.03
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47.82
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30.12
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Less: Deferred tax
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7.66
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(2.95)
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(6.87)
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(3.63)
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Profit after tax
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95.78
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71.14
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90.75
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69.49
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Other comprehensive income for the year, net of income tax
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(0.73)
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0.22
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(0.77)
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0.29
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Total comprehensive income for the year
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95.05
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71.37
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89.98
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69.78
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On a standalone basis, the Company recorded a Revenue from Operations ofH633.10/- crores, during the financialyear 2024¬ 25 as compared to H 524.02/- crores in the previous financial year. Net profit after tax during financial year 2024-25 is H 95.78/- crores as compared to a net profit after tax of H 71.14/- crores in the previous financial year.
On a consolidated basis, the Company recorded a Revenue from Operations of H 687.35/- crores, during FY 2024-25, as compared to H 571.88/- crores in the previous financial year. Net profit during FY 2024-25 is H 90.75/- crores as compared to H 69.49/- crores in the previous financial year.
The financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, forming part of this Annual Report, are prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards ("Ind AS") notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, ("the Act") read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
OVERVIEW
Thyrocare is India's first IT-enabled, fully automated diagnostic laboratory, delivering trusted healthcare diagnostics since 1996. Headquartered in Navi Mumbai, the Company operates a robust nationwide network of 29 NABL- accredited laboratories, including 2 Central Processing Lab ("CPL"), 19 Regional Processing Labs ("RPL"), 2 Zonal Processing Labs ("ZPL"), and 6 Satellite Processing Labs ("SPL"), with a growing international footprint including a lab in Tanzania. Its trusted brands—Aarogyam (preventive health), Jaanch (doctor-curated diagnostics), and Her Check (women's wellness)—highlight its commitment to quality and affordability. Thyrocare maintains industry¬ leading turnaround times, releasing 98% of reports within six hours. With a culture rooted in innovation, inclusivity, and operational excellence, Thyrocare continues to lead the transformation in preventive and diagnostic healthcare.
The equity shares of the Company are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND KEY INITIATIVES TAKEN BY THE COMPANY
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company achieved several significant milestones and implemented key initiatives.
The milestones include:
1. Acquisition of diagnostics business of Polo Labs
Thyrocare completed the acquisition of diagnostics business of Polo Labs Private Limited ("Polo Labs") through Business Transfer Agreement. Polo Labs is a pathology diagnostic company with a wide presence in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, allowing Thyrocare to expand its footprint in North India.
2. Acquisition of clinical diagnostic business of Vimta Labs
On October 11, 2024, Thyrocare completed the acquisition of the clinical diagnostic business of Vimta Labs Limited ("Vimta") through Business Transfer Agreement. Vimta Clinical Diagnostics has presence in Hyderabad, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Tirupati, Patna and Kolkata. This acquisition strengthens our footprint in southern India, enabling us to serve a broader customer base with high-quality, affordable diagnostics.
3. Thyrocare - ECG at Home
Now covering ECG at Home services in 1000 pincodes with a dedicated fleet of 125 ECG Phlebos. Actively serving insurance domains that require ECG and vitals measurement at home for both Pre-Policy Medical Checkups and Annual Health Checkups.
4. Thyrocare Laboratories (Tanzania) Limited
Our Tanzania Lab - Since going live in March 2024 and processing our first sample in April 2024, we have successfully partnered with over 100 healthcare facilities in Dar Es Salaam.
5. The Company increased the number of labs accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories ("NABL") from 25 to 29.
6. During the financial year the Company conducted around 167.9 million tests, representing a 14% year-on-year growth.
7. Revenue grew at an 18.3% CAGR during FYs 2021-25, exceeding the 14.3% CAGR during FYs 2016-20.
8. The Company's active franchisee base increased to over 11,000, representing a 14% year-on-year growth
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors ("the Board") at its meeting held on April 23, 2025, has recommended a final dividend of H 21/- per equity share, i.e. 210% of face value of H10/- each for the financial year 2024-25, subject to approval of shareholders at the ensuing 25th Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the Company.
The Dividend recommended is in accordance with the Company's Dividend Distribution Policy.
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), the Board had formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy ("the Policy"). The Policy is available on the Company's website URL at: https://investor.thyrocare.com/wp-content/ uploads/2025/04/dividend-distribution-policy.pdf.
RESERVES
Your Directors do not propose to transfer any amount to any reserve for the financial year 2024-25.
CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
There was no change in the authorised share capital of the Company during the financial year under review.
However, the fully paid-up equity shares capital of the Company increased on account of allotment of 40,775 (Forty Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-Five) new equity shares of face value of H 10/- each (Rupees Ten Only) to those eligible options holders who had exercised their stock options granted to them under the Thyrocare Employee Stock Option Scheme of the Company.
The summary of changes in share capital during the financial year 2024-25, is as under:
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Particulars
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Number of shares
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Amount in J
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Authorised Share Capital
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Equity Shares of face value of rupees ten each
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10,00,00,000
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100,00,00,000
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|
Issued, Subscribed and paid-up Equity Share Capital (Equity shares of face value of rupees ten each, fully paid-up)
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|
Opening Balance as on April 01, 2024
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5,29,52,676
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52,95,26,760
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Addition on account of allotment of shares under Thyrocare Employee Stock Option Scheme
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40,775
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4,07,750
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Closing Balance as on March 31, 2025
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5,29,93,451
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52,99,34,510
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Public Deposits
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the Public and as such, there was no amount outstanding towards repayment of principal or payment of interest as on the date of the balance sheet.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL ("KMP")
a) Changes in Directors and KMP
During the financial year under review, in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the rules made thereunder, the following changes occurred in the constitution of the Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company:
1. Mr. Nishant Shah (DIN: 09025935) was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company for a period of five years commencing from June 15, 2024, as approved by the Shareholders at the preceding Annual General Meeting held on August 23, 2024.
2. Mr. Anandh Sundar (DIN: 10409065) was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company for a period of five years commencing from June 15, 2024, as approved by the Shareholders at
the preceding Annual General Meeting held on August 23, 2024.
3. The Second term of Mr. Gopalkrishna Shivaram Hegde (DIN: 00157676) as an Independent Director was completed on August 20, 2024, accordingly he ceased to be an Independent Director of the Company.
4. The Second term of Dr. Neetin Desai (DIN: 02622364) as an Independent Director was completed on September 19, 2024, accordingly he ceased to be an Independent Director of the Company.
5. Mr. Ankit Brijpuriya tendered his resignation from the post of Deputy Company Secretary and Deputy Compliance Officer, with effect from April 26, 2024.
6. Mr. Ramjee Dorai retired from the Services of the Company with effect from the close of business hours of the Company on January 31, 2025, and he ceased to be Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company.
7. Mr. Brijesh Kumar was appointed as a Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from January 31, 2025.
b) Composition of Board of Directors and KMP's
Board of Directors
As on March 31, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company comprised of 9 (Nine) Directors, including 1 (one) Managing Director (Professional who is also an Executive Chairman of the Board), 3 (three) Non-Executive & Non-Independent Directors, and 5 (five) Independent Directors (including two Independent Women Directors) as detailed hereunder:
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Sr.
No.
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Name
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DIN NO
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Designation
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1.
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Mr. Rahul Guha
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09588432
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Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
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2.
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Mr. Dharmil Sheth
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06999772
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Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director
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|
3.
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Mr. Hardik Dedhia
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06660799
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Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director
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|
4.
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Dr. Dhaval Shah
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07485688
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Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director
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|
5.
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Dr. Indumati Gopinathan
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06779331
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Non-Executive & Independent Director
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|
6.
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Dr. Prapti Gilada
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07125024
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Non-Executive & Independent Director
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|
7.
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Dr. Harshil Vora
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10232581
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Non-Executive & Independent Director
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|
8.
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Mr. Nishant Shah@
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09025935
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Non-Executive & Independent Director
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9.
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Mr. Anandh Sundar@
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10409065
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Non-Executive & Independent Director
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@Mr. Nishant Shah and Mr. Anandh Sundar were appointed as Independent Directors of the Company, with effect from June 15, 2024.
The details of the Board and committee positions, tenure of Directors, areas of expertise and other details have been disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this report, and is also available on the Company's website at https://investor. thyrocare.com/board-of-directors
The composition of the Board of the Company is in accordance with Section 149(4) of the Act and Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations. In terms of the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act, the Company had all three KMPs in place as on March 31, 2025.
During the financial year under review, all the Independent Directors of the Company have given their respective declaration(s) of independence in terms of Section 149(6) & (7) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations that he / she is not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact his / her ability to discharge his / her duties with an objective independent judgment and without any external influence. The Independent Directors have complied with the Code of Conduct prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act and the Company has received
affirmation for the same from all the Independent Directors. The Independent Directors of the Company have enrolled themselves with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, in terms of Section 150 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
The Board of Directors have taken on record declaration and confirmation made by the Independent Directors.
Further, the Board of Directors of the Company has satisfied itself and is of the opinion that the Independent Director(s) possess relevant expertise and experience (including the proficiency) and are persons of integrity.
Based on the declaration received from the directors, none of the directors are disqualified under Section 164(2) of the Act or are debarred by SEBI or any other statutory authority from holding a position as director as of March 31, 2025.
Key Managerial Personnel
As on March 31, 2025, following are Key Managerial Personnel of the Company in terms of the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act:
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Sr.
.. Name No.
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Designation
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Date of change during the year, if applicable
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1. Mr. Rahul Guha
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Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
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No change.
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2. Mr. Alok Kumar Jagnani
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Chief Financial Officer
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|
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3. Mr. Brijesh Kumar
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Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
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Appointed with effect from January 31, 2025.
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c) Directors Liable to retire by Rotation
In accordance with provisions of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company, Dr. Dhaval Shah, Non-Executive Director & Non-Independent Director (DIN: 07485688) is liable to retire by rotation at this AGM and is eligible for re-appointment. The disclosures required pursuant to Regulation 36 of the Listing Regulations and the Secretarial Standards on General Meeting ("SS-2") are given in the Notice of AGM, forming part of the Annual Report.
d) Performance Evaluation
The Board adopted a formal mechanism for evaluating its performance, as well as that of its Committees and individual Directors, including the Chairperson of the Board.
The evaluation of the Board, Board Committees and Directors was carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Listing Regulations and Guidance Note issued by SEBI in this regard. Questionnaires were circulated to all the directors for their feedback on Board, Board Committees, Chairman of the Board and director evaluation. A meeting of the independent directors was held on January 16, 2025, where they reviewed and discussed the feedback on the functioning of the Board, Board Committees, Chairman and other directors including executive Directors. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Board of Directors at their meeting held on 23 January 2025, also reviewed the feedback on the evaluation of the functioning of the Board, Board Committees, Chairman and other directors.
e) Number of meetings of the Board of Directors
During the financial year under review, (four) meetings of the Board of Directors were held on the following dates:
i. May 14, 2024
ii. July 23, 2024
iii. October 23, 2024
iv. January 23, 2025
The intervening gap between the Meetings was not more than the specified period of 120 (One hundred and twenty) days as specified in the Act and Listing Regulations. The number of Meetings of the Board that each director attended is provided in the report on Corporate Governance, annexed to, and forming part of, this Annual Report. The requisite quorum was present during all such meetings.
f) Directors' Responsibility Statement
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Act, your Board of Directors confirm, to the best of their knowledge and ability, that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards read with the requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act, have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;
(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the Company as of March 31, 2025, and of the Profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; and
(f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT
a) Statutory Auditors and Auditors' Report
M/s. MSKA & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai (having firm Registration No. 105047W) were appointed at the 21st AGM of the Company held on June 26, 2021, as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of five years i.e. from the conclusion of the 21st AGM till the conclusion of the 26th AGM.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have issued Audit Reports on the Standalone and Consolidated Annual Financial Statements of the Company with unmodified opinion. The reports of Statutory Auditors on Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements forms part of the Annual Report. There are no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks, disclaimer or emphasis of matter in the Auditors' Reports.
b) Secretarial Auditor and Secretarial Audit Report
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act, the Board of Directors of the Company reappointed M/s. V Suresh Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The Secretarial Audit Report issued by the M/s. V Suresh Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, in Form MR-3 is annexed as Annexure 1 to this Report. The report of Secretarial Auditors does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
M/s. V. Suresh Associates also carried out the Secretarial Audit of Nueclear Healthcare Limited ("Nueclear"), an unlisted material subsidiary, as required under Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations. The Secretarial Audit Report of Nueclear is annexed as Annexure 2 to this Report.
Pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations and Section 204 of the Act, read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, ("the Rules") the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors have approved and recommended the appointment of M/s. Mehta & Mehta, a Peer Reviewed Firm of Company Secretaries in Practice (Firm Registration Number: MU000019250) as Secretarial Auditors of the Company, for a term of upto 5 (Five) consecutive years from financial year 2025-26 to financial year 2030-31, subject to approval of the Members at ensuing AGM.
A brief resume and other details of M/s. Mehta & Mehta, Company Secretaries in Practice, are separately disclosed in the Notice of the ensuing AGM. M/s. Mehta & Mehta have given their consent to act as Secretarial Auditors of the Company and confirmed that their aforesaid appointment (if made) would be within the prescribed limits under the Act & the Rules made thereunder and the Listing Regulations.
They have also confirmed that they are not disqualified to be appointed as Secretarial Auditors in terms of provisions of the Act & Rules made thereunder and Listing Regulations and satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria.
c) Cost Records and Cost Auditor
The cost account and records of the Company are duly prepared and maintained as required under Section 148(1) of the Act.
The Shareholders at the 24th AGM had ratified the remuneration of H 1,00,000/- payable to Mr. S. Thangavelu, Cost Auditor of the Company, for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
Your Directors, based on the recommendation of the Audit committee, have re-appointed Mr. S. Thangavelu, Cost and Management Accountant, as the Cost Auditor to audit the cost records for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. Mr. S. Thangavelu, Cost Auditor, has given his consent for being appointed as the Cost Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2025¬ 26. The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is subject to ratification by the Members of the Company. Accordingly, a resolution seeking Members' ratification for the remuneration payable to Mr. S. Thangavelu, Cost and Management Accountant is included in the Notice convening the AGM along with relevant details, including the proposed remuneration.
d) Internal Auditors
M/s. Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants, Internal Auditors of the Company, conducted the Internal Audit for the financial year 2024-25 as per the provisions of Section 138 of the Act read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. Their reports were reviewed by the Audit Committee and follow-
up measures were taken by the relevant teams and committees of the Board, wherever necessary.
e) Reporting of Frauds, if any, by Auditors
During the year under review, none of the Auditors have reported any instance of fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees, details of which need to be mentioned under the provisions of Section 143(12) of the Act.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board of Directors of your Company has formed various Committees to effectively discharge its functions and responsibilities in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws and as a part of the best corporate governance practices. The terms of reference and the constitution of those Committees are in compliance with the applicable laws. The Committees of the Board are as under:
a) Audit Committee;
b) Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
c) Stakeholder Relationship Committee;
d) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;
e) Risk Management Committee.
The details with respect to the composition, roles, terms of reference, etc. of the aforesaid committees are given in detail in the "Corporate Governance Report" which forms part of this Report. The dates on which meetings of Board Committees were held during the financial year under review, along with the number of meetings attended by the respective Committee members, are also disclosed in the "Corporate Governance Report'. The minutes of the Meetings of all Committees are circulated to the Board for its noting. During the year, all recommendations of the Committees of the Board were accepted by the Board.
SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
i. Subsidiaries Companies:
a. Nueclear Healthcare Limited ("NHL")
Nueclear Healthcare Limited is a leading PET-CT imaging network in India, operating across major cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Established in 2011, NHL uses advanced PET-CT and CT technologies for accurate cancer diagnosis, staging, and monitoring. Licensed by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, the company also operates medical cyclotrons to produce essential radioactive biomarkers like FDG, PSMA, and DOPA. Committed to patient care, NHL upholds the highest quality standards in cancer imaging.
In financial year 2024-25, NHL achieved revenue of H 47.59 crores, Operating EBITDA of H3.93 crores and PAT of H 0.05 crores.
b. Think Health Diagnostics Private Limited ("Think Health")
Think Health is a diagnostic and preventive healthcare service provider specializing in at- home electrocardiogram (ECG) services.
In financial year 2024-25, Think Health recorded a revenue of H 0.83 crores, an operating EBITDA of H (1.99) crores and a PAT of H (2.03) crores.
c. Pulse Hitech Health Services (Ghatkopar) LLP ("Pulse LLP")
Pulse LLP is involved in business of rendering of various services relating to CT Scan, MRI, diagnosis and other health services.
In financial year 2024-25, Pulse Hitech recorded a revenue of H 6.70 crores, an operating EBITDA of H 1.24 crores and a PAT of H (1.55) crores.
ii. Associate Company:
Equinox Labs Private Limited ("Equinox Labs")
Equinox Labs is India's Leading expert in Food, Water, Air Testing and Food Safety Audits. Equinox is an FSSAI Notified And NABL Accredited Lab with Clients Across India.
In financial year 2024-25, Equinox Labs recorded a revenue of ? 36.81 crores, an operating EBITDA of ? 6.23 crores and a PAT of ? 3.38 crores.
iii. Joint Venture Company:
Thyrocare Laboratories (Tanzania) Limited ("Thyrocare Tanzania")
Thyrocare Tanzania operates in the diagnostic and healthcare services sector and was initially established as a joint venture between the Company and the Kastipharm Group, comprising Kastipharm Limited, Mr. Anwar Alnoor Kachra, and Mr. Joseph Philemon Mgaya.
Effective April 1, 2025, Thyrocare Tanzania became a subsidiary of the Company.
In financial year 2024-25, the company reported a revenue of ?1.00 crore, an operating EBITDA of ? (3.30) crores and a PAT of ? (4.90 ) crores.
A statement containing salient features of the financial statements of Company's subsidiaries including there contribution to the overall performance of the Company, is given in Form AOC 1 attached herewith as Annexure - 3 to this Report.
The Company has formulated a policy for determining material subsidiaries and its governance. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https://investor. thyrocare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1-Policy-on- Material-Subsidiary.pdf
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements along with relevant documents, and separate audited financial statements in respect of subsidiaries are available on the Company's website at https://investor.thyrocare.com/financials/ subsidiary-financials/
During the year, your Company has made following investments in Subsidiary and joint venture of the Company:
a. The Company has made an additional equity infusion of H3,49,99,995/- in Think Health during the financial year under review.
b. The Company has also made an additional equity infusion of USD 125,000 in Thyrocare Tanzania during the financial year under review.
POLICIES, FRAMEWORK AND CONTROLS
a) Risk Management Framework and Policy
Your Company has in place a Risk Management Policy to ensure sustainable business growth with stability and to promote a pro-active approach in identifying, reporting, evaluating and resolving various risks associated with the business. The main objective of the Risk Management Policy of the Company is to establish a pro-active approach in foreseeing, evaluating, controlling, mitigating and resolving all kinds of risks associated with the business, so as to ensure sustainable business growth with stability. Your Company's SOPs, organizational structure, management systems, code of conduct, policies and values together govern how your Company conducts its business and manages associated risks.
The Risk Management Policy enables the management to understand the risk environment and assess the specific risks and potential exposure to your Company, determine how to deal best with these risks to manage overall potential exposure, monitor and seek assurance of the effectiveness of the management of these risks and intervene for improvement where necessary and report throughout the management chain up to the Risk Management Committee about how risks are being monitored, managed, assured and improvements are made.
The Risk Management Policy of the Company can be accessed on website of the Company at https:// investor.thyrocare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ Risk-Management-Policy-TTL.pdf.
b) Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower Policy)
In accordance with sub-section (9) and (10) of Section 177 of the Act and Regulation 22 of the
Listing Regulations, the Company has in place a Vigil Mechanism (Whistle Blower Policy) to enable Directors and employees to report concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud, or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct. The mechanism provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use such mechanism and makes provision for direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate cases.
The Whistleblower policy of the Company can be accessed on website of the Company athttps://investor. thyrocare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/3- Whistleblower-Policy_Thyrocare.pdf
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the Company has not received any whistleblower complaint.
c) Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Company has implemented the Appointment and Remuneration Policy, which includes the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of directors, and other relevant matters, in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Act, and Regulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of the the Listing Regulations. The salient features of the Policy and other related details are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report annexed to this Report. The Policy is also available on the Company's website at https://investor.thyrocare. com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nomination-and- Remuneration-Policy.pdf
d) Internal Financial Controls
Internal Financial Controls are an integrated part of the risk management process, addressing financial risks and financial reporting risks. The Board has adopted policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.
Assurance on the effectiveness of internal financial controls is obtained through management reviews, continuous monitoring by functional experts and testing of the internal financial control systems by the Internal Auditors during the course of their audits. We believe that these systems provide reasonable assurance that our internal financial controls are designed effectively considering the nature of our industry and are operating as intended. During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation of such systems was observed.
DISCLOSURES
a) Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties
All the arrangements or transactions entered by the Company during the financial year with related parties were on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business. All related party transactions are placed for approval before the Audit Committee and also before the Board wherever necessary in compliance with the provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company entered into material related party transactions only with its Holding Company, Docon Technologies Private Limited ("Docon"), for which prior approval of the shareholders had already been obtained. The disclosure of related party transactions as required under section 134 of the Act in form AOC-2 are set out in Annexure 4 of this report.
Details of the related party transactions are forming part of the standalone financial statements.
During financial year 2024-25, the Non-Executive Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company other than sitting fees and reimbursement of expenses, as applicable. Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, the Resolution for seeking approval of the Members on material related party transactions is being placed at this AGM.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated a policy on RPTs and is available on Company's website URL at: https://investor.thyrocare.com/wp- content/uploads/2023/06/Policy-on-Related-Party- Transections.pdf
b) Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given, and securities provided
In accordance with Section 186 of the Act, the Company has made an investment of USD 125,000 by way of equity infusion in Thyrocare Tanzania and H3,49,99,995 by way of equity investment in Think Health during the financial year 2024-25.
Further, during the financial year 2024-25, the Company has not granted any loans, guarantees, or securities in connection with any loan to its subsidiaries, joint ventures, associate companies, or any other body corporates or persons.
c) Corporate Social Responsibility
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") Policy of the Company and the initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year in the format prescribed in the Companies ('CSR Policy') Rules, 2014 are set out in Annexure 5 of this Report. The CSR Policy is available on Company's website at URL: https://investor.thyrocare.com/ wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2-Corporate-Social-
Responsibility-Policy.pdf
Your Company has formed the Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") Committee as per the requirement of the Act. The details of Composition of CSR Committee are covered in the "Corporate Governance Report" which forms part of this Report.
The entire amount earmarked for CSR expenditure during the year under review has been fully contributed and effectively utilized towards CSR initiatives
d) Particulars of employees
Disclosures concerning the remuneration of Directors, KMPs and employees as per Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure 6 to this Report. Your Directors affirm that the remuneration paid to Directors, KMPs and employees is as per the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company.
In terms of the provision of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing the names of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and name and other particulars of the employee drawing remuneration in excess of the limit set out in the said rules forms part of the same Annexure 6. None of the employees listed in the said Annexure are related to any Director of the Company.
e) Employees Stock Purchase / Option Schemes
The shareholders of the Company had approved the Thyrocare Employees Stock Option Scheme ("ESOS/ Scheme") in the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") held on September 26, 2015, which was subsequently modified in the AGM held on August 10, 2023. Pursuant to the said modification, the shareholders authorized the Board of Directors and/or the Nomination and Remuneration Committee to grant stock options to eligible employees until all remaining options under the ESOS are exhausted and the equivalent number of equity shares are issued and allotted.
Further during the finanical year 2024-25, the shareholders approved the extension of ESOS to eligible employees of the Holding and/or Subsidiary Company(ies) of Thyrocare by way of a special resolution passed through postal ballot (Notice dated October 23, 2024) on January 09, 2025.
The Scheme is in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ('SEBI (SBEB) Regulations') and other applicable laws. The Scheme is available on the website of the Company at https://investor.thyrocare.com/wp- content/uploads/2025/03/Revised_TTL_ESOP-
Scheme.pdf The disclosures required to be made under rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 14 of the SEBI (SBEB) Regulations relating to Employees Stock Option Scheme is available on the website of the Company at https://investor.thyrocare.com/corporate-governance/ esop-disclosures
During the financial year, the Company granted 97,217 stock options to eligible employees of the Company and/or its subsidiary company. Further, the Company allotted 40,775 equity shares of H10 each to eligible employees pursuant to the exercise of options under the Scheme.
The Company has received a certificate from its Secretarial Auditor certifying that the Scheme has been implemented in accordance with the SEBI (SBEB) Regulations. The certificate would be placed at the ensuing 25th Annual General Meeting for inspection by the members.
f) Human Resources
Please refer to the paragraphs on Human Resources in the Management Discussion & Analysis section for detailed analysis.
g) Report under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013.
The Company, as a responsible employer, is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from all forms of sexual harassment.
It has adopted a policy on the prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace and has duly constituted an Internal Complaints Committee in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
No complaint was received from any employee during the year under review, and there were no complaints pending for redressal as on March 31, 2025. Further, no complaint pertaining to the financial year 2023-24 remained unresolved.
The Company also regularly conducts training and awareness sessions for its employees to promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
h) Management Discussion and Analysis Report
As required under the provisions of Regulation 34(2) (e) of the Listing Regulations, a separate section on Management Discussion and Analysis Report outlining the business of your Company is annexed to this Report.
i) Corporate Governance Report
The Report on Corporate Governance, as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, is annexed to this Report. The Corporate Governance
Report also contains certain disclosures required under the Act for the financial year under review.
A certificate from M/s. V Suresh Associates, Secretarial Auditors of the Company, regarding compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Part C of Schedule V of the Listing Regulations, is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report.
j) Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
As required under the provisions of 34 (2) (f) of the Listing Regulations, a separate section on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report ("BRSR"), describing the initiatives taken by the Company from an Environmental, Social and Governance perspective, is annexed to this Report.
k) Compliance with Secretarial Standards
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
l) Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo:
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause (m) of Sub¬ Section 3 of Section 134 of the Act, read with Rule 8 (3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, the details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, are given out in Annexure 7 to this report.
m) Annual Return
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the annual return is available under the 'Investors' section of the Company's website and can be viewed at the following link: https:// investor.thyrocare.com/financials/annual-returns
n) 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 affecting the financial position of the Company, subsequent to the close of the financial year 2025 till the date of this Report.
o) Transfer of unpaid/ unclaimed dividend amount and shares to Investor Education & Protection Fund ("IEPF").
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act, read with the IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 ("the IEPF Rules"), all unpaid or unclaimed dividends are required to be transferred by the Company to the IEPF, established by the Government of India, after the completion of seven
years. Further, according to the IEPF Rules, the shares on which dividend has not been paid or claimed by the shareholders for seven consecutive years or more shall also be transferred to the demat account of the IEPF Authority.
During the year, the Company has transferred the unclaimed and unpaid dividends and corresponding shares on which dividends were unclaimed for seven consecutive years were transferred to IEPF authority as per the requirements of the IEPF Rules as detailed below:
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Year
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Amount of unclaimed dividend transferred
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Number of equity shares transferred
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2016-2017 (Final Dividend)
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H 72,100/-
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5
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2017-18(Interim Dividend)
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H 60,255/-
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135
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Year-wise amounts of unpaid/ unclaimed dividends lying in the unpaid account up to the year, which are liable to be transferred have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report and also available on the website of the Company at https://investor.thyrocare. com/unclaimed-dividend/
p) Details of Shares in Demat / Unclaimed Suspense Account
The Company does not have any shares in the Demat suspense account or unclaimed suspense account.
q) Disclosures pursuant to Clause 5A, Para A, Part A of Schedule III of Listing Regulations
Docon Technologies Private Limited ("Docon"), the promoter of the Company, have made encumbrance on its entire shareholding i.e. 3,76,56,092 shares in the Company during the financial year 2021-22 in favour of Vistra ITCL (India) Limited (acting in its capacity as debenture trustee for debentures issued by API Holdings Limited, a member of the promoter group of the Company pursuant to unattested share pledge agreement executed amongst Docon and debenture trustee. The said creation of encumbrance on shares of the Company was duly reported to Stock Exchanges. The details of agreement can be accessed at https:// investor.thyrocare.com/disclosure-under-regulation- 30a-of-sebi-lodr/
r) Change in the nature of business:
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company during the year under review.
s) Details of significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company's operations in future:
No significant and material order has been passed by the regulators, courts, or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
t) Other Disclosures
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following matters as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
• No application has been made, and no proceeding is pending under the provisions of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 during the year against the Company.
• The Company has not made any one¬
time settlement with any of the bank or financial institution.
• The Company has not issued any equity
shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
• The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares.
• The Company has not raised any funds
through preferential allotment or qualified institutional placement.
• The Managing Director of the Company has not received any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
Acknowledgements
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all the employees of the Company for their contribution towards the Company's performance. The Directors would also like to thank the members, customers, dealers, suppliers, bankers, governments and all other business associates for their continuous support to the Company and their confidence in its management.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Thyrocare Technologies Limited
Rahul Guha
Chairman,
Place: Navi Mumbai Managing Director and CEO
Date: April 23,2025 DIN: 09588432
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