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Directors Report of Aimco Pesticides Ltd.

Mar 31, 2024

The Board of Directors are pleased to present Company''s 37^th (Thirty Seventh) Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statements along with the Report of the Auditors for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024.

1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:

The summarized financial highlights of the Company are depicted below:

(5 in Lakh)
Particulars	Standalone		Consolidated
	2023-24	2022-23	2023-24	2022-23
Revenue from operations	20,723.38	20,617.74	20,721.65	20,619.29
Other Operating Revenue	79.70	59.80	79.70	59.80
Other income	47.13	51.54	47.13	51.84
Total income	20,850.21	20,729.08	20,848.48	20,730.93
Profit/(Loss) before Finance cost, Depreciation and amortization expenses, and Tax expense	(626.76)	330.09	(641)	321.83
Finance cost	264.47	240.52	264.47	240.52
Depreciation and amortization expenses	416.13	352.05	427.05	361.06
Profit/(Loss) before Tax expense	(1,307.36)	(262.48)	(1,332.52)	(279.75)
Tax Expenses	327.92	61.22	327.92	61.22
Profit/(Loss) after Tax expense	(979.44)	(201.26)	(1,004.60)	(218.53)
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	(26.32)	(14.19)	(26.01)	(10.42)
Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	(1,005.76)	(215.45)	(1,030.61)	(228.95)
Notes:
The above financial results have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards ("Ind AS") as specified under Section 133 of Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015.

2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW: Standalone:

The key highlights of the Company''s performance (Standalone) for the year ended March 31, 2024 are as under:

â¢ Net Revenue from operations recorded at 5 20,723.38 Lakh as against revenue of 5 20,617.74 Lakh in the previous Financial Year, showing an increase of 0.51%.

â¢ Profit/(Loss) before Finance cost, Depreciation and amortization expenses, and Tax expense recorded at 5 (626.76) Lakh as against previous Financial Year''s figure of 5 330.09 Lakh, showing a decrease of 289.88%.

â¢ Net Loss after tax is recorded at 5 979.44 Lakh as against previous Financial Year''s net loss of 5 201.26 Lakh, showing an increase of 386.65%.

Consolidated:

The key highlights of the Company''s performance

(Consolidated) for the year ended March 31, 2024 are

as under:

â¢ Net Revenue from operations recorded at 5 20,721.65 Lakh as against revenue of 5 20,619.29 Lakh in the previous Financial Year, showing an increase of 0.50%.

â¢ Profit/(Loss) before Finance cost, Depreciation and amortization expenses, and Tax expense recorded at 5 (641) Lakh as against Previous Financial Year''s figure of 5 321.83 Lakh, showing a decrease of 299.17%.

â¢ Net Loss after tax is recorded at 5 1,004.60 Lakh as against previous Financial Year''s net loss of 5 218.53 Lakh, showing an increase of 359.71%.

Your Company has continued with its mission to remodel its business with long term goal based on its intrinsic strength, branded products business and quality of service, customer relationships and streamlining production and other operations.

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY''S WORKING DURING THE YEAR/STATE OF COMPANY''S AFFAIR:

The Company operates in the field of manufacturing of Agrochemicals and is a major manufacturer of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, rodenticides operates in the field of and Biostimulants in India and does export all across the world. The Company is the leader in production of Chlorpyrifos, Triclopyr, Bifenthrin, Thiamethoxam, Paclobutrazole and its formulations. With healthy future products pipeline of new innovative synthetic as well as biological products. During the Financial Year under review, there was no change in the nature of business activity.

4. FUTURE OUTLOOK:

Your Company will continue to add new molecules and increase its branded sale portfolio to further consolidate its position in the industry in future. To consolidate its market position your company shall continue to upgrade its manufacturing technology and facilities as well as add new molecules to its product portfolio. Your Company has highly qualified and dedicated team of professionals in various work profile to focus on quality improvement in existing products, marketing the products to prevailing customers and exploring new domestic and overseas customers for the Company. Your Company enjoys excellent brand value from its local and overseas customers. A 24,644 square meter piece of land was acquired within MIDC Lote Parshuram during the fiscal year. This property, located near the company''s existing manufacturing plant, will be used to expand production of branded products and speciality pesticides for international markets.

5. TRANSFER TO RESERVE:

Owing to the net loss incurred in the Financial Year 2023-24, the Company has not transferred any amount to the reserves.

6. DIVIDEND:

The Board of Directors of the Company have not recommended any dividend for the Financial Year 2023-24.

7. DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

Key Managerial Personnel:

During the year under review, the Company has the following persons as Key Managerial Personnel (''KMP'').

Name of the Director	din/ Membership No.	Category/ Designation
Mr. Pradip Dave	00184598	Whole-Time Director
Mrs. Elizabeth Shrivastava	00184865	Managing Director
Dr. Samir Dave	00184680	Whole-Time Director
Mr. Ashit Dave	00184760	Whole-Time Director and Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Reema Manoj Vara	BWMPV3715L	Company Secretary and Compliance Officer

Change in Directors & Key Managerial Personnel:

Retirement by rotation and subsequent re-appointment:

In accordance with the provisions of the Act read with Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Ashit Pradip Dave (DIN: 00184760), Whole-Time Executive Director of the Company, is due for retirement by rotation at the ensuing 37^th Annual General Meeting (AGM), and he being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment pursuant to provisions of Section 152 of the Act.

Change in designation of Key Managerial Personnel:

During the period under review, Mrs. Elizabeth Shrivastava stepped down from her position as Managing Director of the Company owing to succession planning in the management of the Company with effect from closing of working hours of February 13, 2024. She continues to be on the Board of the Company as a Whole-Time Director.

Further, owing to the casual vacancy in the office of Managing Director, Dr. Samir Dave was appointed as the Managing Director with effect from February 14, 2024.

The special resolutions for change in designation of Mrs. Elizabeth Shrivastava and Dr. Samir Dave were approved by the shareholders of the Company by requisite majority through postal ballot by way of remote e-Voting process on March 28, 2024, the results of which were declared on March 29, 2024.

Change in Company Secretary and Compliance Officer:

During the financial year under review, Ms. Anuradha Matkar, erstwhile Company Secretary and Compliance Office of the Company resigned w.e.f. closing of working hours of June 01, 2023. The Board at its meeting held on August 12, 2023 appointed Ms. Reema Manoj Vara (ACS No. 71824) as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. July 18, 2023.

Independent Directors:

During the year under review, the following are the Independent Directors of the Company, in terms of Section 149 of the Act:

Name of the Director	DIN	Category
Mr. Dushyant Patel	00009714	Chairman & Non-Executive Independent Director
Mr. Ramgopal Kaja	00140047	Non-Executive Independent Director
Mr. Mayoor Amin	00179889	Non-Executive Independent Director
Mr. Suresh Bhatt	00512976	Non-Executive Independent Director

In the opinion of the Board, all the Independent Directors are persons of integrity and possess relevant expertise and experience to effectively discharge their duties as Independent Directors of the Company.

Declaration from Independent Directors:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, the Independent Directors have submitted declarations that each of them meet the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act along with Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinunder referred to as the "SEBI Listing Regulations". There has been no change in circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company.

Criteria for appointment/re-appointments of Directors/KMPs:

The procedure and criteria for appointment/ reappointment, tenure, evaluation, removal and retirement for Directors, KMP and Senior Management are provided in the Nomination and Remuneration Committee Policy. The same is put upon the website of the Company at the link: www.aimcopesticides.com.

Further, brief resume of the directors proposed to be appointed/re-appointed, relevant information, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas, names of the companies in which they hold directorships and the memberships/chairmanships of Committees or the Board and their shareholding in the Company, as stipulated under SEBI Listing Regulations, have been furnished separately in the Notice convening the 37^thAnnual General Meeting read with the Annexure thereto forming part of this Report.

Disclosures Related to Board Performance Evaluation:

The criteria for performance evaluation of the Board as well as committees are broadly based on the Guidance

Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on January 05, 2017. The above referred criteria specify certain parameters viz. composition, structure, effectiveness of board processes and committee meetings, contribution of board in long term strategic planning.

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (''NRC'') has formulated the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Directors in terms of provisions of Section 178(3) of the Act and Regulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI Listing Regulations.

In a separate Meeting, the Independent Directors evaluated the performance of Non-Independent Directors and performance of the Board as a whole. They also evaluated the performance of the Chairperson taking into account the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors. The NRC reviewed the performance of the Board, its Committees and of the Directors.

Declaration from all Directors:

a) The Company has received necessary declaration from all directors stating that they are not debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continue as Directors of companies as per the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.

b) The Company has also received Disclosure of Interest by Directors as per the provisions of Section 184 of the Act.

8. REMUNERATION POLICY:

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, framed and adopted the policy for selection and appointment of Directors, senior management and their remuneration. The policy lays down criteria for selection of directors and senior management such as expertise, experience and integrity of the directors, independent nature of the directors, personal and professional standing, diversity of the Board, etc. The remuneration policy lays down the entitlements of remuneration to Non-Executive Directors such as sitting fees and reimbursement of expenses. Remuneration to Managing Director and other Executive Directors will be consisting of monthly salary, allowances, perquisites, bonus, and other retirement benefits. In respect of senior management, the remuneration will be based on the performance, industry benchmark and current compensation trends in the industry. The details of Nomination and Remuneration Committee meetings are stated in the Corporate Governance Report.

The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company consisting of criteria for selection of Directors and senior management and criteria determining the directors'' independence along with the criteria determining remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees is attached herewith marked as "Annexure 1".

9. DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY:

The Company has formulated and adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy in terms of Regulation 43A of the SEBI Listing Regulations with the objective of providing clarity to its stakeholders on the profit distribution strategies of the Company. The said Policy has been reviewed by the Board of Directors of the Company and is enclosed in "Annexure 2" to the Directors'' Report and hosted on the website of the Company at www.aimcopesticides.com.

10. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:

There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the Financial Year and date of this report. There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.

11. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The Company has devised appropriate systems and framework for adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations including proper delegation of authority, policies and procedures, effective IT systems aligned to business requirements, risk based internal audit framework, risk management framework and whistle blower mechanism.

The Audit Committee regularly reviews the internal control system to ensure that it remains effective and aligned with the business requirements. In case weaknesses are identified as a result of the reviews, new procedures are put in place to strengthen controls.

The Company has implemented various policies such as code of conduct, whistle-blower policy, Policy on Related Party Transaction, Corporate Social Responsibility policy, etc., and all relevant policies have been placed on the website of the Company at the link: www.aimcopesticides.com.

12. AUDITORS AND AUDIT REPORTS: a) Statutory Auditors:

At the AGM of the Company held on September 26, 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder, M/s. CNK & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants having Firm Registration No. 101961W/ W-100036, was appointed as the Statutory Auditor of the Company for a period of five years starting from the conclusion of the 35^th AGM held on September 26, 2022 till the conclusion of the 40^th AGM to be held in the year

2027. The Statutory Auditor(s) has confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Auditor(s) of the Company.

The Statutory Auditor has not made any qualification/ adverse observation on the financial statements of the Company and has issued an unmodified opinion on the Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024.

b) Internal Auditors:

The Board of Directors of the Company had appointed M/s. Abhay Bhagat & Co. Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as an Internal Auditor of the Company, for three financial years, starting from Financial Year 2021-22 to 2023-24 at its meeting held on June 25, 2021, to look after all the internal audit requirements and the report of the Internal Auditor is placed/forwarded to Audit Committee and Statutory Auditor of the Company on the relevant and necessary matters from time to time.

Further,theBoardofDirectorshas,uponrecommendation of the Audit Committee, at its Meeting held on May 28, 2024, re-appointed M/s. Abhay Bhagat & Co., Chartered Accountants to undertake Internal Audit of the Company pursuant to Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, for the Financial Year 2024-25 to 2026-27.

c) Cost Auditors:

Pursuant to Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 and the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the cost records are required to be maintained by your Company and the same are required to be audited. The Company accordingly maintains the required cost records.

The Board of Directors had, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, at its meeting held on May 29,

2023, appointed M/s. V. J. Talati & Co., Cost Accountants, Mumbai, having Firm Registration No. R00213 to audit the cost records of the Company for the Financial Year ending March 31, 2024.

Further,theBoardofDirectorshas,uponrecommendation of the Audit Committee, at its Meeting held on May 28,

2024, appointed M/s. V. J. Talati & Co., Cost Accountants, Mumbai having Firm Registration No. R00213, as the "Cost Auditors" of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25, subject to ratification of remuneration at the ensuing 37^th Annual General Meeting. Accordingly, a resolution for seeking members'' ratification for the remuneration payable to M/s. V. J. Talati & Co., is included in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.

Further, Cost Audit Report for the Financial Year 2022-23 has been filed duly with Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The Cost Audit Report in respect of Financial Year

2023-24 will be filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs within prescribed time period.

d) Secretarial Auditors:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors had, on recommendation of the Audit Committee, at its meeting held on May 29, 2023, appointed M/s. Sahasrabuddhe Parab and Co. LLP, Company Secretaries, Mumbai, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2023-24.

Further,theBoardofDirectorshas,uponrecommendation of the Audit Committee, at its Meeting held on May 28, 2024, have re-appointed M/s. Sahasrabuddhe Parab and Co. LLP, Company Secretaries, a peer reviewed Company Secretaries Firm as the "Secretarial Auditors" of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.

The Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s. Sahasrabuddhe Parab and Co. LLP, Company Secretaries for the Financial Year 2023-24 in Form MR-3 forms part of this report and marked as "Annexure 3". There are no comments or observations made by Secretarial Auditors in their Secretarial Audit Report.

13. SHARE CAPTIAL:

The Authorized Equity Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2024 is 5 15,00,00,000 (Rupees Fifteen Crores Only), comprising of 1,50,00,000 (One Crore and Fifty Lakh) Equity Shares of Face Value of 5 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.

The Paid-up Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2024 is 5 9,58,25,130 (Nine Crores Fifty Eight Lakh Twenty Five Thousand One Hundred and Thirty Only) comprising of 95,82,513 (Ninety Five Lakh Eighty Two Thousand Five Hundred and Thirteen Only) Equity Shares of Face Value of 5 10/- each.

There has been no change in the total paid up share capital of the Company during the Financial Year 2023-24.

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

There is no change in the nature of the business of the Company or of its subsidiary, during the year under review.

15. ANNUAL RETURN:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the extract of the Annual Return of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024 is uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed at www.aimcopesticides.com.

16. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY,

TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:

The information as per Section 134 (3)(m) of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 with respect to conservation of energy, technology absorption & foreign exchange earnings and outgo are given in "Annexure 4" forming part of this report.

17. DETAILS OF COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:

The Board has formed four (4) Statutory Committees as under:

â¢ Audit Committee;

â¢ Nomination and Remuneration Committee;

â¢ Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee; and

â¢ Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.

The Composition of various committees and compliances are as per the applicable provisions of the Act as well as with the Rules framed thereunder and SEBI Listing Regulations. The detailed particulars including composition, terms of reference and number of meetings held for respective Committees are provided separately in the Corporate Governance report, which forms a part of this Annual Report.

18. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORK PLACE (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. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been setup to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. The Policy is gender neutral. With the objective of providing a safe working environment, all employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at www.aimcopesticides.com.

No complaint pertaining to sexual harassment was received during the Financial Year 2023-24.

19. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES:

Your Company has established transparent system to safeguard any person using this mechanism from victimization and in appropriate/exceptional cases, as there is direct access to Mr. Ramgopal Kaja (DIN: 00140047), Chairman of the Audit Committee, to report their concerns.

Protected disclosures can be made by a whistle blower through hand-mail, or dedicated telephone line or through a letter to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Policy on vigil mechanism and whistle blower policy may be accessed on the Company''s website at www.aimcopesticides.com.

20. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The Board of Directors met four (4) times during the Financial Year 2023-24. The intervening gap between any two meetings was within the period prescribed under the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations including circulars/notifications issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI. The date(s) of the Board Meeting and attendance by the directors are given in the Corporate Governance Report forming an integral part of this report.

21. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:

Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186 of the Act, are given in the notes to the financial statements provided in this Annual Report.

22. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:

The Company, during the year under review, has entered into transactions, as specified under Section 188(1) of the Act with related parties. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act is made in Form AOC-2 which forms part of Board Report (See "Annexure 5"). The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company''s website and may be accessed at www.aimcopesticides.com.

Your Directors draw your attention to Note No. 43 to the standalone financial statements which set out disclosures of transactions with related parties.

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 the business and were in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations.

There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons

which may have potential conflict with interest of the Company at large.

All Related Party Transactions are approved by the Audit Committee. Prior omnibus approval is obtained from the Audit Committee in respect of the transactions which are repetitive in nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval granted are reviewed by the audit committee on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms and conditions of the transactions.

23. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

As stipulated under Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Act, your Directors hereby state and confirms that:

a) In preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024, the applicable accounting standards 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 as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2024 and of the loss 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 control to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024; and

f) 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 during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2024.

24. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES REMUNERATION:

The information required pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5 of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in the "Annexure 6" to this Report.

25. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

The Company has successfully implemented and complied with all the requirements and disclosures of the Code of Corporate Governance as required as per SEBI Listing Regulations. A report on Corporate Governance as stated above is attached separately to this annual report for the Financial Year 2023-24.

26. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

The Company has constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Board of Directors, in accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Act read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014 as amended.

For Financial Year 2023-24, the Company does not fall under the purview of Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. However, the CSR amount available for set-off with the Company is E 92.58 Lakh which comprises of 0.30 Lakh spent in excess in Financial Year 2021-22 and E 92.28 Lakh spent in excess in Financial Year 2022-23. It is to be noted that the excess amount spent for Financial Year 2021-22 i.e E 0.30 Lakh shall be available for set off for a period of immediate three succeeding financial years i.e Financial Year 2022-23, 2023-24 and 202425. Since, the excess amount spent was not utilized in the Financial Year 2022-23 and 2023-24, the amount is available for set off in Financial Year 2024-25, post which the excess amount spent by the Company in Financial Year 2021-22 shall lapse. Further, set off for excess spending in Financial Year 2022-23 can be availed, one year i.e. Financial Year 2023-24 has already elapsed and it can still be carried forward for further two financial years i.e. 2024-25 and 2025-26.

27. PROCEEDINGS UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016:

During the year under review, there was no application made or proceeding pending against the Company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

28. RISK MANAGEMENT:

The Company''s robust Risk Management Framework (RMF) identifies and evaluates all the risks that the organization faces such as strategic, financial, credit, market, liquidity, security, property, IT, legal, regulatory, reputational and other risks. The Company recognizes that these risks need to be managed and mitigated to protect its shareholders and other stakeholders, to achieve its business objectives and enable sustainable growth.

The risk framework is aimed at effectively mitigating the Company''s various business and operational risks, through strategic actions. Risk management is integral part of our critical business activities, functions and processes. The risks are reviewed for the change in the nature and extent of the major risks identified since the last assessment. It also provides control measures for risks and future action plans.

The Audit Committee oversees Enterprise Risk Management Framework (''RMF'') to ensure execution of decided strategies with focus on action and monitoring risks arising out of unintended consequences of decisions or actions and related to performance, operations, compliance, incidents, processes, systems and transactions are managed appropriately.

The Company believes that the overall risk exposure of present and future risks remains within risk capacity.

RMF is prepared to ensure robust internal controls and effectively respond to any changes in the business environment so as to achieve high degree of business performance, limit any negative impact on its working and avail of benefits arising out of any business opportunities. Key business risks perceived by the Company and mitigating initiatives are as under:

a) Industry Risk: Agrochemicals industry is prone to risks arising out of indifferent weather conditions such as excess rains, scanty rains, unseasonal rains etc. This can lead to demand fluctuation and industry downturn. To mitigate these risks, the Company has expanded its global reach to almost all countries in the world. With increase in demand for food due to increase in population, use of agrochemicals will keep on rising. The Company has a large portfolio of agrochemicals with diverse applications. The Company has an efficient supply chain so product movement is very swift.

b) Key Inputs Risk: Non-availability of key inputs and raw materials can adversely affect the production planning and subsequent sales. To mitigate these risks, the Company has its own manufacturing facilities for some key raw materials. Multiple vendor databases are created to ensure smooth supply of various raw materials. The Company enters into long term contracts with suppliers for some key inputs which ensure timely supply and price stability.

29. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION MADE BY BOARD OF ITS OWN PERFORMANCE AND OF ITS COMMITTEE AND OF INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Act and as per Regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as evaluation of working of committees of Board of Directors.

Executive Directors were evaluated on the basis of targets/criteria/responsibilities given to them by the Board from time to time as well as per their terms of appointment. Independent Directors, being evaluated by the entire board except of Director being evaluated, on meeting their obligations connected with their independence criteria as well as adherence with the

requirements of professional conduct, roles, functions and duties specifically applicable to Independent Directors as contained in Schedule IV to the Act. Chairman and other Non-Independent Directors were being evaluated by Independent Directors, who also reviewed the performance of secretarial department. Performance evaluation of the Committees and that of its members in effectively discharging their duties, were also being carried out by the Board.

The Company has devised a Policy for performance evaluation of the Independent Directors, Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors, the Board of Directors and respective Committees entirely. The said policy is put upon the website of the Company at the link: www. aimcopesticides.com.

The overall performance of Chairman, Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors of the Company is satisfactory. The review of performance was based on criteria of performance, knowledge, analysis, quality of decision making etc.

30. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:

During the Financial Year under review, your Company enjoyed amicable relationship with workers and employees at all levels.

The Company truly believes that people are its biggest assets. With the rate of growth of the organization, the concentration was on making the Company brand more contemporary, explaining what "doing things better" means to each of the stakeholders and focusing on the core values of the Company.

With a mission to be among the top 5 agrochemical companies in the Country, such values that would echo a collective mindset and voice to reach these common objectives are framed. HR processes, like Talent acquisition, Performance Management and Leadership Development are strengthened further keeping the values in focus. By providing an inspiring environment to learn and grow, promoting teamwork and mutual working, focusing on competency development and career growth, and respecting people and showing concern for them.

The Company has an enviable history of talent retention. The attrition rate has been very low and it has been able to manage people aspirations and career growth aligned to the business needs and growth. The Company has from time to time suitably rewarded its employees, workers, suppliers and distributors for their contribution towards the Company''s continued success.

31. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:

As on March 31, 2024 your Company has three wholly owned subsidiary companies viz. Aimco Ecoscience Limited, Aimco KR Agro Private Limited and Aimco International FZE.

Pursuant to sub-section (3) of Section 129 of the Act, the statement containing the salient feature of the financial statements of the Company''s subsidiaries is given in "Annexure 7" [Performance and financial position of each of the above named subsidiary companies].

In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the audited financial statements and related information of the Company and audited financial statements of its wholly-owned subsidiary companies are available on the website of your Company www.aimcopesticides. com.

Further, the Annual Accounts and related documents of the subsidiary companies shall be kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company. The Company will also make available copy thereof upon specific request by any Member of the Company interested in obtaining the same. Further, in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards ("Ind AS"), Consolidated Financial Statements presented by the Company in this Annual Report include the financial information of its subsidiary.

32. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:

During the Financial Year 2023-2024, the Company has complied with applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

33. DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC:

The Company has not accepted any deposits from the public falling within the ambit of Sections 73 and 74 of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the year under review. There are no outstanding deposits as on March 31, 2024.

34. CODE OF CONDUCT:

The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day to day business operations of the Company. The Company believes in "Zero Tolerance" against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings/behaviors of any form and the Board has laid down the directives to counter such acts. The code laid down by the Board is known as "code of conduct for the Board members and Senior Management personnel" which has been posted on the Company''s website at www.aimcopesticides.com.

The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the Senior management personnel in their business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business practices and in dealing with stakeholders. The Code gives guidance through examples on the expected behavior from an employee in a given situation and the reporting structure.

All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. All employees were given appropriate training in this regard.

35. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:

The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company''s shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company''s shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code. The Compliance Officer is entrusted with responsibility of overseeing, the compliances prescribed in connection with prevention of Insider Trading.

36. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES:

The equity shares of the Company are listed with the BSE Limited. The Company confirms that the applicable Annual Listing Fees for the Financial Year 2023-24 is paid to the BSE Limited within the prescribed time. The annual custodian fees have also been paid to the depositories within the prescribed time.

37. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS:

During the Financial Year under review, neither the Statutory Auditors nor the Secretarial Auditors or the Cost Auditors has reported any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees to the Audit Committee or the Board under Section 143(12) of the Act.

38. DISCLOSURE OF REASON FOR DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF TAKING LOAN FROM BANK AND AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT:

There was no instance of onetime settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution during the period under the review.

39. OTHER DISCLOSURES/REPORTING:

Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items in the absence of any such transactions or actions during the year under review:

a) Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act.

b) Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.

c) Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme.

d) Joint Venture(s).

e) Details of payment of remuneration or commission to Managing Director or Joint Managing Director of the Company from any of its subsidiaries, Joint Venture/Associate Company.

f) Voting rights which are directly exercised by the employees in respect of shares for the subscription/ purchase of which loan was given by the Company (as there is no scheme pursuant to which such persons can beneficially hold shares as envisaged under Section 67(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013).

g) Particulars of any significant or material order, if any passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals, which impacts the going concern status and the Company''s operations in future.

40. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Your Directors express their deep gratitude for the co-operation and support extended to the Company by its Members, customers, suppliers, bankers and various government agencies. Your Directors also place on record the commitment and involvement of the employees at all levels and looks forward to their continued co-operation.

Mar 31, 2023

The Board of Directors are pleased to present Company''s 36th (Thirty Sixth) Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statements along with the Report of the Auditors for the Financial Year ended March 31,2023.

1. Financial Performance:

The summarized financial highlights of the Company are depicted below:

Particulars	Standalone		Consolidated
	2022-23	2021-22	2022-23	2021-22
Revenue from operations	20,617.74	31,183.55	20,619.29	31,199.31
Other income	111.34	83.92	111.64	83.92
Total income	20,729.08	31,267.47	20,730.93	31,283.23
Profit/(Loss) before Finance cost, Depreciation and amortization expenses, and Tax expense	330.09	1,861.24	321.83	1,873.44
Finance cost	240.52	147.42	240.52	147.42
Depreciation and amortization expenses	352.05	273.70	361.06	274.12
Profit/(Loss) before Tax expense	(262.48)	1,440.12	(279.75)	1,451.90
Tax Expenses	61.22	(385.94)	61.22	(385.94)
Profit/(Loss) after Tax expense	(201.26)	1,054.18	(218.53)	1,065.96
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	(14.19)	(3.11)	(10.42)	(1.61)
Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	(215.45)	1,051.07	(228.95)	1,064.35

Notes:

The above financial results have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards ("Ind-AS") as specified under Section 133 of Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015

2. Financial Performance Review:

Standalone:

The key highlights of the Company''s performance (Standalone) for the year ended March 31,2023 are as under:

â¢ Net Revenue from operations recorded at '' 20,617.74 lakh as against revenue of '' 31,183.55 lakh in the previous Financial Year, showing a decrease of 33.88%.

â¢ Profit/(Loss) before Finance cost, Depreciation and amortization expenses, and Tax expense recorded at '' 330.09 lakh as against last year''s figure of '' 1,861.24 lakh, showing a decrease of 82.27%.

â¢ Net Loss after tax is recorded at '' 201.26 lakh against corresponding previous year''s net profit of '' 1,054.18 lakh, showing a decrease of 119.09%.

Consolidated:

The key highlights of the Company''s performance (Consolidated) for the year ended March 31, 2023 are as under:

â¢ Net Revenue from operations recorded at '' 20,619.29 lakh as against revenue of '' 31,199.31 lakh in the previous Financial Year, showing a decrease of 33.91%.

â¢ Profit/(Loss) before Finance cost, Depreciation and amortization expenses, and Tax expense recorded at '' 321.83 lakh as against last year''s figure of '' 1,873.44 lakh, showing a decrease of 82.82%.

â¢ Net Loss after tax is recorded at '' 218.53 lakh against corresponding previous year''s net profit of '' 1,065.96 lakh, showing a decrease of 120.50%.

Your Company has continued with its mission to remodel its business with long term goal based on its intrinsic strength, brand, and quality of service, customer relationships and streamlining production and other operations.

3. Brief description of the Companyâs working during the year/state of Companyâs affair:

The Company operates in the field of manufacturing of Agrochemicals and is a major manufacturer of insecticides, fungicides and herbicides in India and does export across the world. The Company is the leader in production of Chlorpyrifos, Triclopyr, Bifenthrin and its formulations. With healthy future products pipeline of new innovative synthetic as well as biological products. During the Financial Year under review, there was no change in the nature of business activity.

4. Future Outlook:

Your Company will continue to add new molecules to its portfolio to further consolidate its position in the industry in future. To consolidate its market position your Company shall continue to upgrade its manufacturing technology and facilities as well as add new molecules to its product portfolio. Your Company has highly qualified and dedicated team of professionals in various work profile to focus on quality improvement in existing products, marketing the products to prevailing customers and exploring new domestic and overseas customers for the Company. Your Company enjoys excellent brand value from its local and overseas customers.

5. Transfer To Reserve:

Owing to the net loss incurred in the Financial Year 2022-23, the Company has not transferred any amount to the reserves during the financial year 2022-23.

6. Dividend:

The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 29, 2023 have recommended dividend of '' 1 per equity share (i.e. 10%) on 95,82,513 fully paid up equity shares of '' 10 each for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2023, accumulated balance of retained earnings representing the accumulated surplus in the profit and loss account. Dividend will be payable, subject to approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and after deduction of tax at source, to those shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the Book Closure Date.

7. Directors & Key Managerial Personnel:

Key Managerial Personnel:

During the year under review, the Company has the following persons as Key Managerial Personnel (''KMP'').

Name of the Director	DIN/Membership No.	Category/Designation
Mr. Pradip Dave	00184598	Whole-Time Director
Mrs. Elizabeth Shrivastava	00184865	Managing Director
Mr. Samir Dave	00184680	Whole-Time Director
Mr. Ashit Dave	00184760	Whole-Time Director and Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Anuradha Matkar	CVBPM2954H	Company Secretary and Compliance Officer

Change in Directors:

a) Retirement by rotation and subsequent re-appointment:

In accordance with the provisions of the Act read with Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Pradip P. Dave (DIN: 00184598), Whole Time Executive Director of the Company, is due for retirement by rotation at the ensuing 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM), and he being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment pursuant to provisions of Section 152 of the Act.

Change in Company Secretary and Compliance Officer:

Pursuant to the closure of the Financial Year, Ms. Anuradha Matkar, erstwhile Company Secretary and Compliance Office of the Company resigned w.e.f. closing of working hours of June 01,2023. The Board at its meeting held on August 12, 2023 appointed Ms. Reema Manoj Vara (ACS No. 71824) as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. July 18, 2023.

Independent Directors:

During the year under review, the following are the Independent Directors of the Company, in terms of Section 149 of the Act:

Name of the Director	DIN	Category/Designation
Mr. Dushyant Patel	00009714	Chairman & Non-Executive Independent Director
Mr. Ramgopal Kaja	00140047	Non-Executive Independent Director
Mr. Mayoor Amin	00179889	Non-Executive Independent Director
Mr. Suresh Bhatt	00512976	Non-Executive Independent Director

Declaration from Independent Directors:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, the Independent Directors have submitted declarations that each of them meet the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act along with Rules framed thereunder and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. There has been no change in circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company.

Criteria for appointment/re-appointments of Directors/KMPs:

The Company believes that the Board be continuously empowered with the latest knowledge and development in the Company''s business and the external forces affecting the industry in which Company operates. The Company, on periodical basis extensively takes efforts to keep the directors of the Company updated with the amendments in various laws applicable to the Company and its effects, the business environment in which the Company operates, overall Industrial developments and dynamics of agrochemical industry. The details of process for familiarization to Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company and related matters are put upon the website of the Company at the link: www.aimcopesticides.com.

Further, brief resume of the directors proposed to be appointed/re-appointed, relevant information, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas, names of the companies in which they hold directorships and the memberships/chairmanships of Committees or the Board and their shareholding in the Company, as stipulated under SEBI Listing Regulations, have been furnished separately in the Notice convening the 36th AGM read with the Annexure thereto forming part of this Report.

Disclosures Related to Board Performance Evaluation:

The criteria for performance evaluation of the Board as well as committees are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on January 05, 2017. The above referred criteria specify certain parameters viz. composition, structure, effectiveness of board processes and committee meetings, contribution of board in long term strategic planning.

The Company has a policy for performance evaluation of the Board, Committees and Directors (including Independent Directors) which have been placed on the website of the Company at the link: www.aimcopesticides.com.

Declaration from all Directors:

b) The Company has also received Disclosure of Interest by Directors as per the provisions of Section 184 of the Act.

8. Remuneration Policy:

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, framed and adopted the policy for selection and appointment of Directors, senior management and their remuneration. The policy lays down criteria for selection of directors and senior management such as expertise, experience and integrity of the directors, independent nature of the directors, personal and professional standing, diversity of the Board, etc. The remuneration policy lays down the entitlements of remuneration to non-executive directors such as sitting fees and reimbursement of expenses. Remuneration to Managing Director and other Executive Directors will be consisting of monthly salary, allowances, perquisites, bonus, and other retirement benefits. In respect of senior management, the remuneration will be based on the performance, industry benchmark and current compensation trends in the industry. The details of Nomination and Remuneration Committee meetings are stated in the Corporate Governance Report.

9. Dividend Distribution Policy:

The Company has formulated and adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy in terms of Regulation 43A of the SEBI Listing Regulations with the objective of providing clarity to its stakeholders on the profit distribution strategies of the Company. The said Policy has been reviewed by the Board of Directors of the Company and is enclosed in Annexure-2 to the Directors'' Report and hosted on the website of the Company at www.aimcopesticides.com.

10. Material changes and commitments, if any, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report:

There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the

Financial Year and date of this report. There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.

11. Details in respect of adequacy of internal financial controls with reference to the financial statements:

The Company has implemented various policies such as code of conduct, whistle-blower policy, Policy on Related Party Transaction, Risk Management Policy, Corporate Social Responsibility policy, etc., and all relevant policies have been placed on the website of the Company at the link: www.aimcopesticides.com.

12. Auditors and Audit Reports:

a) Statutory Auditors:

At the AGM of the Company held on September 26, 2022, and pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Rules made thereunder, M/s. CNK & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants having Firm Registration No. 101961W, was appointed as the Statutory Auditor of the Company for a period of five years starting from the conclusion of the 35th AGM held on September 26, 2022 till the conclusion of the 40th AGM to be held in the year 2027. The Statutory Auditor(s) has confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Auditor(s) of the Company.

b) Internal Auditor:

The Board of Directors of the Company have reappointed M/s. Abhay Bhagat & Co. Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as an Internal Auditor of the Company, for three financial years, starting from Financial Year 2021-22 to 2023-24 at its meeting held on June 25, 2021, to look after all the internal audit requirements and report of the same is placed/ forwarded to Audit Committee and Statutory Auditor of the Company on the relevant and necessary matters from time to time.

c) Cost Auditors:

The Board of Directors had, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, at its meeting held on May 28, 2022, appointed M/s. V. J. Talati & Co., Cost Accountants, Mumbai, having Firm Registration No: R00213 to audit the cost records of the Company for the Financial Year ending March 31,2023.

Further, the Board of Directors has, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, at its Meeting held on May 29, 2023, appointed M/s. V. J. Talati & Co., Cost Accountants, Mumbai having Firm Registration No: R00213, as the "Cost Auditors" of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24, subject to ratification of remuneration at the ensuing 36th Annual General Meeting. Accordingly, a resolution for seeking members'' ratification for the remuneration payable to M/s. V. J. Talati & Co., is included in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.

Further, Cost Audit Report for the Financial Year 2021-22 has been filed duly with Ministry of Corporate Affairs within the prescribed time limit. The Cost Audit Report in respect of Financial Year 2022-23 will be filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs within prescribed time period.

d) Secretarial Auditors:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors had, on recommendation of the Audit Committee, at its meeting held on May 28, 2022, appointed M/s. Sahasrabuddhe Parab and Co. LLP, Company Secretaries, Mumbai, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2022-23.

Further, the Board of Directors has, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee, at its Meeting held on May 29, 2023, have re-appointed M/s. Sahasrabuddhe Parab and Co. LLP, Company Secretaries, a peer reviewed Company Secretaries Firm as the "Secretarial Auditors" of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24.

The Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s. Sahasrabuddhe Parab and Co. LLP, Company Secretaries for the Financial Year 2022-23 in Form MR-3 forms part of this report and marked as Annexure-3. The report and comments made by Secretarial Auditors are self-explanatory and the observations have been duly noted.

13. Share Captial:

The Authorized Equity Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2023 is '' 15,00,00,000 (Rupees Fifteen Crore Only), comprising of 1,50,00,000 (One Crore and Fifty Lakh Only) Equity Shares of Face Value of '' 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.

The Paid-up Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2023 is '' 9,58,25,130 (Nine Crore Fifty Eight Lakh Twenty Five Thousand One Hundred Thirty Only) comprising of 95,82,513 (Ninety Five Lakh Eighty Two Thousand Five Hundred and Thirteen Only) Equity Shares of Face Value of '' 10/- each.

There has been no change in the total paid up share capital of the Company during the Financial Year 2022-23.

14. Change in the nature of the business, if any

There is no change in the nature of the business of the Company or of its subsidiary, during the year under review.

15. Annual Return:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the extract of the Annual Return of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2023 is uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed at www.aimcopesticides.com.

16. Conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo:

The information as per Section 134 (3)(m) of the Act read with the Companies (Account) Rules, 2014 with respect to conservation of energy, technology absorption & foreign exchange earnings and outgo are given in Annexure-4 forming part of this report.

17. Details of committees of the board:

The Board has formed four (4) Statutory Committees as under:

â¢ Audit Committee,

â¢ Nomination and Remuneration Committee;

â¢ Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee; and

â¢ Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.

The Composition of various committees and compliances, are as per the applicable provisions of the Act as well as with the Rules framed thereunder and SEBI Listing Regulations. The detailed particulars including composition, terms of reference and number of meetings held for respective Committees are provided separately in the

Corporate Governance report, which forms a part of this Annual Report.

18. Disclosure under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013:

No complaint pertaining to sexual harassment was received during the Financial Year 2022-23.

19. Details of Vigil Mechanism for Directors and Employees:

The Vigil Mechanism of the Company, which incorporates a whistle blower policy in terms of the Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing Regulations, provides a platform to Directors and Employees to report their concerns regarding unacceptable or improper practices and/or any unethical practices in the organization without the knowledge of the Management. Your Company has established transparent system to safeguard any person using this mechanism from victimization and in appropriate/exceptional cases, as there is direct access to Mr. Ramgopal Kaja (DIN: 00140047), Chairman of the Audit Committee, to report their concerns.

20. Number of meetings of the Board of Directors:

The Board of Directors met five (5) times during the Financial Year 2022-23. The intervening gap between any two meetings was within the period prescribed under the provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations including circulars/notifications issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI. The date(s) of the Board Meeting and attendance by the directors are given in the Corporate Governance Report forming an integral part of this report.

21. Particulars of loans, guarantees or investments under section 186:

Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186 of the Act, are given in the notes to the financial statements provided in this Annual Report.

22. Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties:

The Company, during the year under review, has entered into transactions, as specified under section 188(1) of the Act with related parties. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under section 134(3)(h) of the Act is made in Form AOC-2 which forms part of Board Report (See Annexure-5). The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company''s website and may be accessed at www.aimcopesticides.com.

Your Directors draw your attention to Note No. 42 to the standalone financial statements which set out disclosures of transactions with related parties.

There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have potential conflict with interest of the Company at large.

23. Directorsâ Responsibility Statement:

As stipulated under section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Act, your Directors hereby state and confirms that:

a) In preparation of the annual accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2023, the applicable accounting standards 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 as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2023 and of the loss of the Company for the year ended on that date;

d) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;

24. Particulars of Employees Remuneration:

25. Corporate Governance:

26. 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 are set out in Annexure-7 of this report in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. For other details regarding the CSR Committee, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this report. This Policy is available on the Company''s website on www.aimcopesticides.com.

27. Proceedings under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016:

During the year under review, there was no application made or proceeding pending against the Company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

28. Risk Management:

The risk framework is aimed at effectively mitigating the Company''s various business and operational risks, through

strategic actions. Risk management is integral part of our critical business activities, functions and processes. The risks are reviewed for the change in the nature and extent of the major risks identified since the last assessment. It also provides control measures for risks and future action plans.

The Company believes that the overall risk exposure of present and future risks remains within risk capacity.

b) Key inputs risk: Non-availability of key inputs and raw materials can adversely affect the production planning and subsequent sales. To mitigate these risks, the Company has its own manufacturing facilities for some key raw materials. Multiple vendor databases are created to ensure smooth supply of various raw materials. The Company enters into long term contracts with suppliers for some key inputs which ensure timely supply and price stability.

29. Formal annual evaluation made by Board of its own performance and of its Committee and of Individual Directors:

Executive Directors were evaluated on the basis of targets/ criteria/responsibilities given to them by the Board from time to time as well as per their terms of appointment. Independent Directors, being evaluated by the entire board except of Director being evaluated, on meeting their obligations connected with their independence criteria as well as adherence with the requirements of professional

conduct, roles, functions and duties specifically applicable to Independent Directors as contained in Schedule IV to the Act. Chairman and other Non-Independent Directors were being evaluated by Independent Directors, who also reviewed the performance of secretarial department. Performance evaluation of the Committees and that of its members in effectively discharging their duties, were also being carried out by the Board.

30. Industrial Relations:

During the Financial Year under review, your Company enjoyed amicable relationship with workers and employees at all levels.

31. Subsidiary Companies:

As on March 31,2023 your Company has three wholly owned subsidiary companies viz. Aimco Ecoscience Limited, Aimco KR Agro Private Limited and Aimco International FZE.

The Company was also a partner with 49.99% share in M/s. KR Aimco Agro LLP, the Associate. The Associate discontinued its business and applied for striking off its name to the Registrar of Companies on January 16, 2021. The said application of the Associate has taken on records

of the Registrar of Companies and Associate has been struck off.

Pursuant to sub-section (3) of section 129 of the Act, the statement containing the salient feature of the financial statements of the Company''s subsidiaries is given in Annexure-8 [Performance and financial position of each of the above named subsidiary companies]

32. Secretarial Standards:

During the FY 2022-2023, the Company has complied with applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

33. Deposits From Public:

34. Code Of Conduct:

The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day to day business operations of the Company. The Company believes in "Zero Tolerance" against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings/ behaviors of any form and the Board has laid down the directives to counter such acts. The code laid down by the Board is known as "code of conduct for the Board members and Senior Management personnel" which has been posted on the Company''s website at www.aimcopesticides.com.

All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. All employees were given appropriate training in this regard.

35. Prevention Of Insider Trading:

The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company''s shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company''s shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code. The Compliance officer is entrusted with responsibility of overseeing, the compliances prescribed in connection with prevention of Insider Trading.

36. Listing with Stock Exchanges:

The equity shares of your Company are listed with the BSE Limited. The Company confirms that the applicable Annual Listing Fees for the Financial Year 2022-23 is paid to the BSE Limited within the prescribed time. The annual custodian fees have also been paid to the depositories within the prescribed time.

37. Reporting of frauds by Auditors:

During the Financial Year under review, neither the statutory auditors nor the secretarial auditors or the cost auditors has reported any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees to the Audit Committee or the Board under section 143(12) of the Act.

38. Disclosure of reason for difference between valuation done at the time of taking loan from bank and at the time of one time settlement:

There was no instance of onetime settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution during the period under the review.

39. Other Disclosures/Reporting:

Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items in the absence of any such transactions or actions during the year under review:

a) Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act.

b) Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.

c) Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme.

d) Joint Venture(s).

e) Details of payment of remuneration or commission to Managing Director or Joint Managing Director of the Company from any of its subsidiaries, Joint Venture/Associate Company.

f) Voting rights which are directly exercised by the employees in respect of shares for the subscription/ purchase of which loan was given by the Company (as

there is no scheme pursuant to which such persons can beneficially hold shares as envisaged under section 67(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013).

g) Particulars of any significant or material order, if any passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals, which impacts the going concern status and the Company''s operations in future.

40. Acknowledgements:

For and on behalf of the Board of Aimco Pesticides Limited

Sd/- Sd/-

Elizabeth Shrivastava Ashit Dave

Managing Director Executive Director and

Date: August 12, 2023 DIN: 00184865 Chief Financial Officer

Place: Mumbai DIN: 00184760

Mar 31, 2018

DIRECTORS'' REPORT

The Members,

AIMCO PESTICIDES LIMITED

The Board of Directors are pleased to present 31^st (Thirty First) Annual Report and the audited financial statements of Aimco Pesticides Limited (''the Company'') for the financial year ended March 31, 2018.

1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY:

The financial highlights of the Company are given below:

(Rs, in Lakh

Particulars	2017-18	2016-17
Total Income	11,537.96	10,395.86
Total Expenditure(excluding Depreciation)	10,640.51	9,156.51
Profit for the year before providing for Depreciation	897.45	1239.35
Less: Depreciation	98.05	60.12
Profit Before Tax	799.40	1,179.22
Less: Provision for Taxation
Current Year	(294.21)	(231.17)
Deferred Tax	1.34	198.54
Profit After Tax	505.53	1,146.59

Notes:

The above financial results have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (âIND-ASâ) as specified under Section 133 of Companies Act, 2013 (âthe Actâ) read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015.

The Company has adopted IND-AS from 1^st April, 2017 with transition date from 1^st April, 2016. Accordingly, the results for the year ended 31st March, 2018 have been prepared in accordance with IND-AS. Consequently, results for the year ended 31^st March, 2017 have been restated to make them comparable.

2. PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

The highlights of the Company''s performance (Standalone) for the year ended March 31, 2018 are as under:

- Total Income increased by 7.01% to Rs, 11,537.96 Lakh

- PBDT decreased by 27.59% to Rs, 897.45 Lakh

- Profit Before Tax decreased by 32.21% to Rs, 799.40 Lakh

- Net Profit decreased by 55.91% to Rs, 505.53 Lakh Financial performance review (Consolidated)

The Company achieved a consolidated turnover of Rs, 109.20 Crore for the year ended March 31, 2018, an increase of 6.57%, as compared to Rs, 102.47 Crore in the previous year.

Your company continues with its task to rebuild business with long term goals based on its intrinsic strength, brand, and quality of service, customer relationships and streamlining operations.

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY''S WORKING DURING THE YEAR/STATE OF COMPANY''S AFFAIR:

The Company operates in the field of manufacturing of Agrochemicals and is a major player in insecticides, fungicides and herbicides, in India & across the world. Aimco Pesticides Limited is the leader in Chlorpyrifos, Triclopyr & its formulations. During the year under review, there was no change in nature of business activity.

4. FUTURE OUTLOOK:

Your company will continue to add new molecules to its portfolio to further consolidate its position in the industry in future. To consolidate its market position your company shall continue to upgrade its manufacturing technology and facilities as well as add new molecules to its product portfolio. Your Company has highly qualified and dedicated team of professionals in various work profile to focus on quality improvement in existing products, marketing the products to prevailing customers and exploring new domestic and overseas customers for the Company. Your company enjoys excellent brand value from its local and overseas customers.

5. DIVIDEND:

The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 25^th May, 2018 have recommended final dividend of Re. 1/- per equity share (i.e. 10%) on 95,82,513 fully paid up equity shares of Rs, 10/- each for the Financial Year ended 31^stMarch, 2018, subject to the approval of the members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

6. DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and Articles of Association of the Company, Dr. Samir P Dave (DIN:00184680), Executive Director [Whole Time Director] of the Company, is due to retire by rotation and being eligible, offered himself, for re-appointment pursuant to provision of Section 152 of the Act.

The Company has received declarations u/s149 (7) of the companies Act, 2013 (the Act), from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of Independence as prescribed both under the Act read with SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 with Stock Exchange. The Company has also received Disclosure of Interest by Directors as per the provisions of Section 184 of the Companies Act, 2013.

The Company believes that the Board be continuously empowered with the latest knowledge and development in the Company''s business and the external forces affecting the industry in which Company operates. The details of process for familiarization to Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company and related matters are put upon the website of the Company at the link: www. aimcopesticides.com.

Further, brief resume of the directors proposed to be appointed/re-appointed, relevant information, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas, names of the companies in which they hold directorships and the memberships/chairmanships of Committees of the Board and their shareholding in the Company, as stipulated under Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, have been furnished separately in the Notice convening the 31^st Annual General Meeting read with the Annexure thereto forming part of this Report.

Details of the number of meetings of the Board of Directors have been furnished in the Report on Corporate Governance.

7. REMUNERATION POLICY:

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, framed and adopted the policy for selection and appointment of Directors, senior management and their remuneration. The policy lays down criteria for selection of directors and senior management such as expertise, experience and integrity of the directors, independent nature of the directors, personal and professional standing, diversity of the Board, etc. The remuneration policy lays down the entitlements of remuneration to non-executive directors such as sitting fees, commission and other reimbursement. Remuneration to Managing Director and other Executive Directors will be consisting of monthly salary, allowances, perquisites, bonus, commission and other retirement benefits. In respect of senior management, the remuneration will be based on the performance, working of the Company, targets achieved, industry benchmark and current compensation trends in the industry. The details of Nomination and Remuneration Committee meetings are stated in the Corporate Governance Report.

The following policies of the Company are attached herewith marked as Annexure-1:

a) Policy for selection of Directors & senior Management and determining Directors independence; and

b) Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees.

8. 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 have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year and date of this report. There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.

9. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The Company has implemented various policies such as code of conduct, whistle-blower policy, Related Party Transaction, Risk Management Policy, Corporate social responsibility policy, etc. and relevant policies have been placed on the website of the Company at the link: www.aimcopesticides.com

10. AUDITORS AND AUDIT REPORTS:

A) Statutory Auditors:

M/s. J. Dwarkadas & Co., Chartered Accountants were appointed as Auditors of the Company, for a term of five years, at the Annual General Meeting held on 27^th September, 2017. The Statutory Auditor(s) has confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as Auditor(s) of the Company.

The Statutory Auditor has made following observation(s) on the financial statement(s) of the Company and the Management reply for the same is as under:

B) Internal Auditor:

The Company has appointed M/s. Abhay Bhagat & Co. Chartered Accountant, Mumbai as an Internal Auditor of the Company, for three financial years, starting from FY 2018-19 to 2020-21, to conduct internal audit and intimate discrepancies if any, and report the same is to the Audit Committee and Statutory Auditor on the relevant matters from time to time.

C) Cost Auditors:

Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 17/10/2017. The Cost Audit Report in respect of financial year 201718 will be filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs within prescribed time period.

D) Secretarial Auditors:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board has appointed M/s. Rahul Padmakar Sahasrabuddhe & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2018-19 and issue Secretarial Audit Report. Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s. Rahul Padmakar Sahasrabuddhe & Associates for the financial year 2017-18 in Form MR-3 forms part of this report and marked as Annexure- 2.

11. SHARE CAPITAL:

The paid up share capital of the Company as on 31^st March, 2018 is '' 9,58,25,130 comprising of 95,82,513 equity shares of '' 10/- each.

During the year, the Company raised additional equity share capital by issuance of 3,46,000 equity shares of '' 10/- each, at a price of '' 168/- per equity share through preferential allotment/private placement basis, issued to the Non Promoter Allottees at its board meeting held on 2^nd December, 2017.

12. EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, extract of the annual return in Form MGT - 9 prepared in compliance with the provisions of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 for the financial year ended March 31, 2018, is attached as Annexure - 3 and forms an integral part of this report

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, annual return is provided on the web site of the Company at www.aimcopesticides.com.

13. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:

The information as per Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Account) Rules, 2014 with respect to conservation of energy, technology absorption & foreign exchange earnings and outgo are given in Annexure- 4 forming part of this report.

14. DETAILS OF COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:

At present, the Board has Four (4) Committees: the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. The Composition of various committees and compliances, are as per the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 along with the Rules and Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The brief details of various Committees are provided separately in the Corporate Governance report.

I. Audit Committee Composition:

The Board has an Audit Committee in conformity with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 18 of Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 which comprises of Three (3) Directors. Mr. Ninad Sahasrabuddhe, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company, acted as Secretary of the Committee during the financial year 2017-2018.

All the members of the Audit Committee are financially literate and have accounting or related financial management expertise as required under the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The scope and terms of reference of the Audit Committee have been amended in accordance with the Act and the Listing Agreement entered in to with the Stock Exchanges as per Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company had accepted all the recommendations of the Audit Committee.

II. Nomination and Remuneration Committee:

The Board has a Nomination and Remuneration Committee in conformity with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 which comprises of Three (3) Directors. Mr. Ninad Sahasrabuddhe, Company Secretary and Compliance officer of the Company, acted as Secretary of the Committee during the financial year 2017-2018.

Your Company has devised the Nomination Policy for the appointment of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company who have ability to lead the Company towards achieving sustainable development. The company has also framed Policy relating to the remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other Employees.

III. Stakeholders Relationship Committee:

The Board has a Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee in conformity with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 which comprises of Three (3) Directors. Mr. Ninad Sahasrabuddhe, Company Secretary and Compliance officer of the Company, acted as Secretary of the Committee during the financial year 2017-2018.

Your Company has sound mechanism to deal with and resolve the shareholders grievances in respect of share transfer(s), transmission(s), non-receipt of annual report and/or dividend etc. and other related activities.

IV. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee:

The Board has a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee inconformity with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 which comprises of Three (3) Directors.

Mr. Ninad Sahasrabuddhe, Company Secretary and Compliance officer of the Company, acted as Secretary of the Committee during the financial year 2017-2018.

Your company aims to be one of the most respected corporate citizens in India, delivering superior and sustainable value to all our customers, business partners, stakeholders and employees.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a company''s commitment to operate in economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manners, while recognizing the interest of all its stakeholders.

15. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORK PLACE (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. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this Policy. The Policy is gender neutral.

No complaints pertaining to sexual harassment were received during the Financial Year 2017-18.

16. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES:

Protected disclosures can be made by a whistleblower through hand-mail, or dedicated telephone line or a letter to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Policy on vigil mechanism and whistle blower policy may be accessed on the Company''s website at the link: www.aimcopesticides.com.

17. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The Board of Directors met seven (7) times during the financial year. The intervening gap between any two meetings was not more than 120 days as prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013. Details of date of Board meetings are provided separately in Corporate Governance report.

18. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:

Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, are given in the notes to the financial statements provided in this Annual Report.

19. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:

The Company, during the year, has entered into transactions, as specified under section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2014, with related parties. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions to be provided under section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013, in Form AOC-2 forming part of Board Report as per Annexure-5. The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company''s website and can be accessed at the Website: www.aimcopesticides.com.

Your Directors draw your attention to Note No. 31 to the financial statements which set out related party disclosures.

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 the business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the company with Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have potential conflict with interest of the company at large.

All Related Party Transactions are approved by the Audit Committee. Prior omnibus approval is obtained from the Audit Committee in respect of the transactions which are repetitive in nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the audit committee.

20. DIRECTORS'' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

As stipulated under section 134 (3) (c) read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors hereby state and confirms that:

a) In preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2018, the applicable accounting standards had been followed and there are no material departures from the same;

b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2018 and of the profit and loss of the Company for the year ended on that date;

c) The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;

f) The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively during the financial year ended March 31, 2018.

21. MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION:

Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in the Annexure-6 to this Report.

22. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

The Company has successfully implemented and complied with all the requirements and disclosures of the Code of Corporate Governance as required under Listing Agreement (as amended) entered in to with the Stock Exchange as per Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. A report on Corporate Governance as stated above, is attached separately in the annual report.

23. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Company has constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Board of Directors, in accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014 as amended.

The brief outline of the CSR Policy including overview of programs undertaken, if any, the composition of CSR Committee, average net profits of the company for the past three financial years, prescribed CSR expenditure and details of amounts spent by the Company during the year, if any, have been disclosed as an annexure to this report.

24. RISK MANAGEMENT:

The risk framework is aimed at effectively mitigating the Company''s various business and operational risks, through strategic actions. Risk management is Integral part of our critical business activities, functions and processes. The risks are reviewed for the change in the nature and extent of the major risks identified since the last assessment. It also provides control measures for risks and future action plans.

The Audit Committee oversees Enterprise Risk Management Framework to ensure execution of decided strategies with focus on action and monitoring risks arising out of unintended consequences of decisions or actions and related to performance, operations, compliance, incidents, processes, systems and transactions are managed appropriately.

The Company believes that the overall risk exposure of present and future risks remains within risk capacity.

i) Industry Risk: Agrochemicals industry is prone to risks arising out of indifferent weather conditions such as excess rains, scanty rains, unseasonal rains etc. This can lead to demand fluctuation and industry downturn. To mitigate these risks, the Company has expanded its global reach to almost all countries in the world. With increase in demand for food due to increase in population, use of agrochemicals will keep on rising. The Company has a large portfolio of agrochemicals with diverse applications. The Company has an efficient supply chain, hence product movement is very swift.

ii) Key inputs risk: Non-availability of key inputs and raw materials can adversely affect the production planning and subsequent sales. To mitigate these risks, the Company has its own manufacturing facilities for some key raw materials. Multiple vendor databases are created to ensure smooth supply of various raw materials. The Company enters into long term contracts with suppliers for some key inputs which ensure timely supply and price stability.

25. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION MADE BY BOARD OF ITS OWN PERFORMANCE AND OF ITS COMMITTEE AND OF INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 17 of Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as evaluation of working of committees of Board of Directors.

Executive Directors were evaluated on the basis of targets / criteria given to them by the board from time to time as well as per their terms of appointment. Independent Directors, being evaluated by entire board except of Director being evaluated, on meeting their obligations connected with their independence criteria as well as adherence with the requirements of professional conduct, roles, functions and duties specifically applicable to Independent Directors as contained in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013. Chairman and other Non-Independent Directors were being evaluated by Independent Directors, who also reviewed the performance of secretarial department. Performance evaluation of the Committees and that of its members in effectively discharging their duties, were also being carried out by board.

The Company has devised a Policy for performance evaluation of Independent Directors, Board, Committees and other individual Directors which include criteria for performance valuation of the nonexecutive directors and executive directors. The said Policy is put upon the website of the Company at the link: www.aimcopesticides.com.

26. DECLARATION GIVEN BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

The Company has received necessary declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they meet the criteria of Independence as prescribed under the Section 149 (6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 entered with the stock exchanges.

27. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:

During the year under review, your Company enjoyed amiable relationship with workers and employees at all levels.

The Company truly believes that People are its biggest assets. With the rate of growth of the organization, the concentration was on making the Company brand more contemporary, explaining what âdoing things betterâ means to each of the stakeholders and focusing on the Core Values of the Company.

With a mission to be among the top 5 agrochemical companies in the Country, such values that would echo a collective mindset and voice to reach this common objectives are framed. HR processes, like Talent acquisition, Performance Management and Leadership Development are strengthened further keeping the Values in Focus. By providing a inspiring environment to learn and grow, promoting teamwork and mutual working, focusing on competency development and career growth, and respecting people and showing concern for them.

The Company has an enviable history of talent retention. The attrition rate has been very low and it has been able to manage people aspirations and career growth aligned to the business needs and growth. There has been great success with the Supply chain excellence program and a number of people in the supply chain team were rewarded for their contribution in making the program a success.

28. SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:

As on March 31, 2018 your Company has two Subsidiary Companies viz. M/s. Aimco Ecoscience Limited and M/s. Aimco International FZE and one associate company viz. M/s. KR Aimco Agro LLP Pursuant to sub-section (3) of section 129 of the Act, the statement containing the salient feature of the financial statement of a company''s subsidiary or subsidiaries, associate company or companies and joint venture or ventures is given as âAnnexure-7â [Performance and financial position of each of the subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies included in the consolidated financial statement] Further, the Annual Accounts and related documents of the subsidiary companies shall be kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company. The Company will also make available copy thereof upon specific request by any Member of the Company interested in obtaining the same. Further, in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (âIND-ASâ), Consolidated Financial Statements presented by the Company in this Annual Report include the financial information of its subsidiary.

29. CODE OF CONDUCT:

The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day to day business operations of the company. The Company believes in âZero Toleranceâ against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings/behaviors of any form and the Board has laid down the directives to counter such acts. The code laid down by the Board is known as âcode of business conductâ which forms an Appendix to the Code. The Code has been posted on the Company''s website.

The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in their business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the workplace, in business practices and in dealing with stakeholders. The Code gives guidance through examples on the expected behavior from an employee in a given situation and the reporting structure.

All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. All Management Staff were given appropriate training in this regard.

30. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:

The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company''s shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Board of Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code. The Compliance officer is entrusted with responsibility of overseeing, the compliances prescribed in connection with prevention of Insider Trading.

31. DETAILS OF TOP TEN EMPLOYEES IN TERMS OF REMUNERATION : -

As per Rule 5(2) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the company is required to disclose the details of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn by them in the Financial Year 2017-18 which are given as under:

Sr. No.	Employee Name	Designation	Remuneration Per Annum	Nature of employment (whether contractual or otherwise)	Qualification and Experience	Date of commencement of employee	Last employment held by employee before joining the company	Percentage of Equity shares held	Age
1	Mrs. Elizabeth Shrivastava	Managing Director	40,35,000	Contractual	M.Sc. (Biochemistry) from University of Mumbai	12.08.1987		0.17	65 Years
2	Mr. Pradeep P. Dave	Director	40,36,800	Contractual	B. Sc. (Chemistry) from University of Mumbai	12.08.1987		9.77	75 Years
3	Dr. Samir P. Dave	Director	34,14,000	Contractual	Ph.D in Organic Chemistry (Dept. of University of Mumbai)	30.05.1995		5.98	51 Years
4	Mr. Ashit P. Dave	Director	34,14,000	Contractual	B.Com, MEP -IIM Ahmedabad	20.08.1996		2.84	47 Years
5	Mr. J N Shah	General Manager	29,58,000	Non Contractual	B.Sc.	26.09.1978	-	-	61 Years
6	Mr. Hiren Shah	Purchase Manager	28,71,600	Non Contractual	Diploma in Chemical Engineering	07.10.1996			40Years
7	Ms. Priya Surati	Accounts Manager	15,83,256	Non Contractual	B.Com	27.01.2004	-	-	38 Years
8	Mr. G. S. Chaugule	Quality Controller	12,74,256	Non Contractual	B.Sc	01.01.1997	-	-	47 Years
9	Ms. Sheeba Manoj	Export Assistant	10,25,256	Non Contractual	B.Sc	01.02.2009	-	-	50 Years
10	Mr. Pravin Pawar	Registration Assistant	10,86,420	Non Contractual	B.Sc, PG Diploma in Agriculture Business Management	22.02.2010			34 Years

32. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES:

The Company confirms that it has paid the Annual Listing Fees for the financial year 2018-19 to BSE Limited where the Company''s Shares are listed.

33. OTHER DISCLOSURES/REPORTING:

Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:

a) Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act.

b) Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.

c) Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme.

d) Joint Venture(s).

e) Details of payment of remuneration or commission to Managing Director or Joint Managing Director of the Company from any of its subsidiaries, Joint Venture/Associate Company.

f) Voting rights which are directly exercised by the employees in respect of shares for the subscription/ purchase of which loan was given by the Company (as there is no scheme pursuant to which such persons can beneficially holds shares as envisaged under section 67(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013).

g) Any significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company''s operations in future.

34. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

For and on behalf of the Board of Aimco Pesticides Limited

Sd/- Sd/-

Elizabeth Shrivastava Ashit Dave

Managing Director Executive Director

(DIN: 00184865) (DIN: 00184760)

Date: August 14, 2018

Place: Mumbai

Mar 31, 2016

The Members,

AIMCO PESTICIDES LIMITED

The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 29^th (Twenty-Ninth) Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statement of Aimco Pesticides Limited and its subsidiary for the year ended March 31, 2016

1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY OR HIGHLIGHTS/ PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY

The financial highlights of the Company are given below:

(Rs. in Lacs)

Particulars	2015-16	2014-15
Total Income	9,831.88	16,494.18
Total Expenditure (excluding Depreciation)	9,354.55	16,087.68
Profit for the year before providing for Depreciation	477.33	406.50
Less: Depreciation	51.90	61.22
Profit before Tax	425.43	345.29
Less: Provision for Taxation
Current Year	(90.50)	(72.71)
MAT Credit Entitlement	90.32	72.70
Deferred Tax	37.85	(36.42)
Profit After Tax	463.10	308.86

2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANYâS WORKING DURING THE YEAR / STATE OF COMPANYâS AFFAIR:

The Company is in the field of Agro chemical manufacturing and is a major player in Insecticides, Fungicides and Herbicides, in India & across the world. Aimco is one of the leaders in Chlorpyrifos, Triclopyr & its formulations. There was no change in nature of business activity.

OPERATIONAL REVIEW:

During the year under review, the total income stood at Rs. 9,831.88 Lacs as compared to Rs. 16,494.18 Lacs in immediate past year, registering a decline of 40.39%. The Company was subjected to tax liability of Rs. 90.50 Lacs and profit after tax stood at Rs. 463.10 Lacs against Rs. 308.86 Lacs during last year.

Your company continues with its task to rebuild business with long term goals based on its intrinsic strength, brand, and quality of service, customer relationships and streamlining operations.

3. FUTURE OUTLOOK:

Regarding the Company''s outlook, it can confidently claim that the Company will upgrade its manufacturing technology and add new molecules to its portfolio to further consolidate its position in the industry in future. Your Company has highly qualified and dedicated team of professionals in various work profile to focus on quality improvement in existing products, marketing the products to prevailing customers and exploring new domestic and overseas customers for the Company. We are pleased to inform that during the Financial Year 2015-16 the Company has achieved turnover of Rs. 964,398,572/- Apart from loyal customer base that the Company is enjoying since last several years now, many more new domestic as well as overseas customers are added to the portfolio of the Company during the year & same is expecting to increase in near future due to Company''s commitment of supplying high quality product in a time bound manner.

As reported in last year''s Directors'' Report, there is no visible progress in matter pending for disposal before BIFR. As functioning of BIFR, is eventually to be taken over by National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), we are awaiting for suitable orders by concerned authority in respect of relief prayed before BIFR / NCLT by the Company.

4. DIVIDEND:

To conserve the available resources for smooth recovery of business operations of the Company, the Board of Directors does not recommend any dividend on equity shares for the financial year 2015-16.

5. DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and Articles of Association of the Company,

Mr. Ashit P. Dave (DIN:00184760), Executive Director [Whole Time Director] of the Company, is due to retire by rotation and being eligible, offered himself, for re-appointment pursuant to provision of Section152 of the Act. The five year tenure of appointment of Mr. Pradeep Dave, Dr. Samir Dave, and Mr. Ashit Dave as Executive Director(s), is due for re-appointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Further, Mrs. Elizabeth Shrivastava''s tenure of three years as a Managing director of the Company is effective till 13^th August, 2016 and due for renewal at ensuing Annual General Meeting. The relevant resolutions towards their appointment have been proposed in the notice convening 29^th Annual General Meeting of the Company. Your board recommends, to the members, their re-appointment at the meeting.

The Company has received declarations u/s 149 (7) of the companies Act, 2013 ( the Act), from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of Independence as prescribed both under the Act read with SEBI (Listing Obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 with Stock Exchange. The Company has also received Disclosure of Interest by Directors as per the provisions of Section184 of Companies Act, 2013.

The Board of Directors in their Meeting held on August 12, 2016 on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has appointed Ms. Rita Ramesh Panchal (Membership No.A43463) as Whole Time Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. July 27, 2016, in place of Mr. Chetan Prajapati, who has resigned from the said office.

On the basis of policy for performance evaluation, the Board carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the individual Directors as well as the working of the Committees of the Board. The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non- Independent Directors was carried out by Independent Directors. Details of the same are given in the Report on Corporate Governance.

The Company believes that the Board be continuously empowered with the latest knowledge and development in the Company''s business and the external forces affecting the industry in which Company operates. The details of process for familiarization to Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the Company and related matters are put up on the website of the Company at the link : www.aimcopesticides.com.

Further, brief resume of the directors proposed to be appointed/re-appointed, relevant information, nature of their expertise in specific functional areas, names of the companies in which they hold directorships and the memberships/ chairmanships of Committees of the Board and their shareholding in the Company, as stipulated under Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, have been furnished separately in the Notice convening the 29^th Annual General Meeting read with the Annexure thereto forming part of this Report.

Details of the number of meetings of the Board of Directors have been furnished in the Report on Corporate Governance.

6. REMUNERATION POLICY:

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, framed and adopted the policy for selection and appointment of Directors, senior management and their remuneration. The policy lays down criteria for selection of directors and senior management such as expertise, experience and integrity of the directors, independent nature of the directors, personal and professional standing, diversity of the Board, etc. The remuneration policy lays down the entitlements of remuneration to non-executive directors such as sitting fees, commission and other reimbursement. Remuneration to Managing Director and other Executive Directors will be consisting of monthly salary, allowances, perquisites, bonus, commission and other retirement benefits. In respect of senior management, the remuneration will be based on the performance, working of the Company, targets achieved, industry benchmark and current compensation trends in the industry. The details of Nomination and Remuneration Committee meetings are stated in the Corporate Governance Report.

The following policies of the Company are attached here with marked as Annexure-1:

a) Policy for selection of Directors & senior Management and determining Directors independence; and

b) Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees.

7. 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 was no material change during the reporting period.

8. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

9. AUDITORS AND AUDIT REPORTS:

A) Statutory Auditors:

M/s CNK & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, (ICAI Firm Registration No. 101961W), were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold the office from April 01, 2015 till March 31, 2016. M/s CNK & Associates LLP proposed to be re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2016-17 and to hold office from the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting (29^th AGM) of the Company, on such remuneration as may be agreed upon by the Board of Directors and the Auditors, in addition to service tax and re-imbursement of out of pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with the audit of Accounts of the Company.

As referred hereinbefore, the Board has, after considering the recommendations of its Audit Committee, incorporated a suitable resolution for your consideration towards their appointment and approval in the notice calling ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.

The observations of the Auditors and the Management reply for the same areas under:

Sr. No

Auditors'' Observation

Management Reply

Basis for Qualified Opinion:

a) The Company has paid remuneration of Rs. 90,74,825 to its directors in earlier years which is in excess than the amount payable under the Act. The Company''s application for approval of the excess sum so paid under section 309 of the Companies Act, 1956 has been rejected by the central Government (see Note 27.5 of the financial statements)

b) Remuneration paid to the Managing Director Rs. 25,35,000 in earlier year is subject to approval / clarification by the Central Government (See Note 27.6 of the financial Statements).

The observations, comments made in the Auditors'' Report read together with relevant notes thereon are self explanatory.

In respect of Statutory Auditors comment on remuneration of Rs. 90,74,825/- paid to its Directors in earlier years and in respect of which, Company has made an application for waiver, which has been rejected with reason of inadequate documents by the Central Government, your board would submit additional documents and urge Central Government, for rehearing based on submission of additional documents, as sought by it.

Further in respect of Rs. 25, 35,000/- remuneration paid to Managing Director in FY 2015-2016, your company have sought for necessary clarifications from Central Government, in respect of its order dated 30^th September, 2014 and awaiting for such clarification

B) Internal Auditor:

The Company has appointed M/s. Abhay Bhagat & Co. Chartered Accountant, Mumbai as an Internal Auditor of the Company, for 3 (three) financial years, starting from FY 2015-16 to 2017-18, to look after all the internal Audit matters and report to Audit Committee and Statutory Auditor on the relevant matters from time to time.

C) Cost Auditors:

M/s. N. Ritesh & Associates, Cost Accountants, Mumbai having Firm Registration No: R100675 have been appointed as the Cost Auditors of the Company to carry out Cost Audit of the Company in respect of FY 2015-16. Further, Cost Audit Report for the financial year 2014- 15 has been filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 07/10/2015. The Cost Audit Report in respect of financial year 2015- 16 will be filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs within prescribed time period.

D) Secretarial Auditors:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board had appointed M/s. Rahul Padmakar Sahasrabuddhe & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2015-16 and issue Secretarial Audit Report. Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s. Rahul Padmakar Sahasrabuddhe & Associates for the financial year 2015-16 in Form MR-3 forms part of this report and marked as Annexure- 2

The observations of the Auditors and the Management reply for the same are as under:

Sr. No.

Auditors'' Observation

Management Reply

-As per SEBI Circular no Cir/ISD/ 3/2011 dated 17th June, 2011, 100% of promoters and promoter group''s shareholding should be dematerialized. However, all of the holdings of the Promoter''s and Promoter''s group''s were NOT held in Dematerialized Form.

- The observations, comments made in the Secretarial Auditor Report read together with relevant notes thereon are self explanatory.

- Your promoters have been advised by the board and they are in process of dematerialization of entire equity share held by them.

10. EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN:

In accordance with Section134 (3) (a) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 (1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an extract of the Annual Return in Form MGT-9 is annexed to the Directors'' Report and marked as Annexure -3

11. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:

12. DETAILS OF COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:

At present, the Board has 3 Committees: the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee. The Composition of various committees and compliances, are as per the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 along with the Rules and Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligation & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The brief details of various Committees are provided separately in the Corporate Governance report.

13. AUDIT COMMITTEE COMPOSITION:

The Board has an Audit Committee in conformity with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and as per Regulation 18 of Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 which comprising Three Directors. Mr. Chetan Prajapati, Company Secretary and Compliance officer of the Company, acted as Secretary of the Committee during the financial year 2015-16.The composition of the Audit Committee is as follows:

Name	Designation	Non-Executive/Independent
Mr. Ramgopal Kaja (DIN: 00140047)	Chairman	Non-Executive, Independent
Mr. Dushyant Patel (DIN: 00009714)	Member	Non-Executive, Independent
Mr. BansilalBhawsar (DIN: 00107014)	Member	Non-Executive, Independent

All the members of the Audit committee are financially literate and have accounting or related financial management expertise as required under the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The scope and terms of reference of the Audit Committee have been amended in accordance with the Act and the Listing Agreement entered into with the Stock Exchanges as per Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company had accepted all there re- commendations of the Committee.

14. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:

The Board has Nomination and Remuneration Committee in conformity with the provisions of Section178 of the Companies Act, 2013. The composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is as follows:

Name	Designation	Non-Executive/Independent
Mr. Ramgopal Kaja (DIN: 00140047)	Chairman	Non-Executive, Independent
Mr. Dushyant Patel (DIN: 00009714)	Member	Non-Executive, Independent
Mr. BansilalBhawsar (DIN: 00107014)	Member	Non-Executive, Independent

Your Company has devised the Nomination Policy for the appointment of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company who have ability to lead the Company towards achieving sustainable development. The Company has also framed Policy relating to the remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other Employees.

15. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORK PLACE (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. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this Policy. The Policy is gender neutral.

No complaints pertaining to sexual harassment were received during the Financial Year 2015-16.

16. DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES:

The Vigil Mechanism of the Company, which incorporates a whistle blower policy in terms of the Regulation 22 of Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is to provide platform to Directors and Employees to report their concerns. Your company has established transparent system to safeguard any person using this mechanism from victimization and in appropriate/ exceptional cases, there is direct access to approach Mr. Ramgopal Kaja (DIN:00140047), Chairperson of the Audit Committee. Protected disclosures can be made by a whistle blower through an e-mail, or dedicated telephone line or a letter to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Policy on vigil mechanism and whistle blower policy may be accessed on the Company''s website at the link: www.aimcopesticides.com

17. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The Board of Directors met four (4) times during the financial year. The intervening gap between any two meetings was not more than 120 days as prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013. Details of date of Board meetings are provided separately in Corporate Governance report.

18. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:

Particulars of loans given and investments made as covered under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, if any are provided in the standalone financial Statement (Refer Note No. 31) forming part of the Annual Report.

19. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:

The Company, during the year, has entered into transactions, as specified under section188 (1) of the Companies Act, 2014, with related parties. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions to be provided under section 134 (3) (h) of the Companies Act, 2013, in Form AOC-2 forming part of Board Report as per Annexure - 5. The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company''s website and can be accessed at the Web link: www.aimcopesticides.com

Your Directors draw your attention to Note No: 28 to the financial statements which set out related party disclosures.

All Related Party Transactions are approved by the Audit Committee. Prior omnibus approval is obtained from the Audit Committee in respect of the transactions which are repetitive in nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the audit committee.

20. DIRECTORSâ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

As stipulated under section 134 (3) (c) read with Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors here by state and confirm that:

a) In preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2015, the applicable accounting standards had been followed and there are no material departures from the same;

b) The Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2016 and of the profit and loss of the Company for the year ended on that date;

d) The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;

31, 2016; and

21. MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION:

22. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

The Company has successfully implemented and complied with all the requirements and disclosures of the Code of Corporate Governance as required under Listing Agreement(as amended) entered into with the Stock Exchanges as per Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations& Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. A report on Corporate Governance as stated above, along with a Certificate from the Statutory Auditors confirming compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance.

23. RISK MANAGEMENT:

The Company''s robust Risk Management Framework (RMF) identifies and evaluates all the risks that the organization faces such as strategic, Financial, credit, market, liquidity, security, property, IT, legal, regulatory, reputational and other risks. The Company recognizes that these risks need to be managed and mitigated to protect its shareholders and other stakeholders, to achieve its business objectives and enable sustainable growth. The risk frame work is aimed at effectively mitigating the Company''s various business and operational risks, through strategic actions. Risk management is integral part of our critical business activities, functions and processes. The risks are reviewed for the change in the nature and extent of the major risks identified since the last assessment. It also provides control measures for risks and future action plans.

The Audit Committee oversees Enterprise Risk Management Frame work to ensure execution of decided strategies with focus on action and monitoring risks arising out of unintended consequences of decisions or actions and related to performance, operations, compliance, incidents, processes, systems and transactions are managed appropriately.

The Company believes that the overall risk exposure of present and future risks remains within risk capacity. RMF is prepared to ensure robust internal controls and effectively respond to any changes in the business environment so as to achieve high degree of business performance, limit any negative impact on its working and avail of benefits arising out of any business opportunities. Key business risks perceived by the Company and mitigating initiatives are as under:

Pursuant to section134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013 & Regulation 21 of Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company has constituted a business risk management committee. The details of the committee and its terms of reference are set out in the corporate governance report forming part of the Board report.

At present the company has not identified any element of risk which may threaten the existence of the company.

24. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION MADE BY BOARD OF ITS OWN PERFORMANCE AND OF ITS COMMITTEE AND OF INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS:

Executive Directors were evaluated on the basis of targets / criteria given to them by the board from time to time as well as per their terms of appointment. Independent Directors, being evaluated by entire board except of Director being evaluated, on meeting their obligations connected with their independence criteria as well as adherence with the requirements of professional conduct, roles, functions and duties specifically applicable to Independent Directors as contained in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013. Chairman and other Non Independent Directors were being evaluated by Independent Directors, who also reviewed the performance of secretarial department. Performance evaluation of the Committees and that of its members in effectively discharging their duties, were also being carried out by board.

The Company has devised a Policy for performance evaluation of Independent Directors, Board, Committees and other individual Directors which include criteria for performance valuation of the non-executive directors and executive directors. The said Policy is put upon the website of the Company at the link: www.aimcopesticides.com.

25. DECLARATION GIVEN BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

26. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:

During the year under review, your Company enjoyed cordial relationship with workers and employees at all levels.

The Company truly believes that People are their biggest assets. With the rate of growth of the organization, the concentration was on making the Company brand more contemporary, explaining what âDoing things betterâ means to each of the stakeholders and focusing on the Core Values of the Company.

With a mission to be among the top 5 agro chemical companies in the world, such values that would echo a collective mindset and voice to reach this common ambition are framed. HR processes, like Talent acquisition, Performance Management and Leadership Development are strengthened further keeping the Values in Focus. By providing a stimulating environment to learn and grow, promoting teamwork and collaborative working, focusing on competency development and career growth, and respecting people and showing concern for them.

The Company has an enviable history of talent retention. The attrition rate has been very low and it has been able to manage people aspirations and career growth aligned to the business needs and growth. There has been great success with the Supply chain excellence program and a number of people in the Supply Chain team were rewarded for their contribution in making the program a success.

27. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:

As on March 31, 2016 your Company has only one Subsidiary Company viz. AIMCO ECOSCIENCE LIMITED. During the year under review your Company did not have any new Subsidiary neither did it have an Associate Company nor did it enter into a Joint Venture with any other Company.

Pursuant to sub-section (3) of section 129 of the Act, the statement containing the salient feature of the financial statement of a company''s subsidiary or subsidiaries, associate company or companies and joint venture or ventures is given as âAnnexure-7â [Performance and financial position of each of the subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies included in the consolidated financial statement]

Further, the Annual Accounts and related documents of the subsidiary company shall be kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company. The Company will also make available copy thereof upon specific request by any Member of the Company interested in obtaining the same. Further, pursuant to Accounting Standard AS-21 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Consolidated Financial Statements presented by the Company in this Annual Report include the financial information of its subsidiary.

28. CODE OF CONDUCT:

The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day to day business operations of the company. The Company believes in âZero Toleranceâ against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings/ behaviors of any form and the Board has laid down the directives to counter such acts. The code laid down by the Board is known as âcode of business conductâ which forms an Appendix to the Code. The Code has been posted on the Company''s website.

The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in their business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business practices and in dealing with stakeholders. The Code gives guidance through examples on the expected behavior from an employee in a given situation and there porting structure.

All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. All Management Staff were given appropriate training in this regard.

29. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:

The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company''s shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Board Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code. The Compliance officer is entrusted with responsibility of overseeing, the compliances prescribed in connection with prevention of Insider Trading.

30. DETAILS OF TOP TEN EMPLOYEES IN TERMS OF REMUNERATION:

Sr. No.	Employee Name	Designation	Remuneration Per Annum	Nature of employment (whether contractual or otherwise)	Qualification and Experience	Date of commencement of employee	Last employment held by employee before joining the company	Percentage of Equity shares held	Age
1	Mrs. Elizabeth Shrivastava	Managing Director	25,35,000	Non Contractual	M.Sc. (Biochemistry) from University of Mumbai	14.08.2013		0.26	63 Years
2	Mr. J N Shah	General Manager	22,14,000	Non Contractual	B.Sc.	26.09.1978	-	-	59 Years
3	Mr. Hiren Shah	Purchase Manager	21,27,600	Non Contractual	Diploma in Chemical Engineering	07.10.1996	-	-	38 Years
4	Mr. Pradeep P Dave	Director	14,40,000	Non Contractual	B. Sc. (Chemistry) from University of Mumbai	12.08.1987	''	8.08	73 Years
5	Mr. Ashit P. Dave	Director	14,40,000	Non Contractual	B.Com, MEP -IIM Ahmedabad	20.08.1996	-	2.80	45 Years
6	Dr. Samir P Dave	Director	14,40,000	Non Contractual	Ph.D in Organic Chemistry (Dept. of University of Mumbai)	30.05.1995		3.39	49 Years

7	Ms. Priya Surati	Accounts Manager	11,51,256	Non Contractual	B.Com	27.01.2004	-	-	36 Years
8	Mr.G.S. Chaugule	Quality Controller	9,38,256	Non Contractual	B.Sc	01.01.1997	-	-	45 Years
9	Ms. Sheeba Manoj	Export Assistant	8,81,256	Non Contractual	B.Sc	01.02.2009	-	-	48 Years
10	Mr. Pravin Pawar	Registration Assistant	7,44,420	Non Contractual	B.Sc, PG Diploma in Agriculture Business Management	22.02.2010			32 Years

31. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES:

The Company confirms that it has paid the Annual Listing Fees for the year 2015-2016 to BSE Limited where the Company''s Shares are listed.

32. OTHER DISCLOSURES / REPORTING:

Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:

a) Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act.

b) Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.

c) Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme.

d) Joint Venture and/or Associate Company.

e) Details of payment of remuneration or commission to Managing Director or Joint Managing Director of the Company from any of its subsidiaries, Joint Venture/Associate Company.

f) Voting rights which are directly exercised by the employees in respect of shares for the subscription/ purchase of which loan was given by the Company (as there is no scheme pursuant to which such persons can beneficially holds shares as envisaged under section 67(3)(c)of the Companies Act, 2013).

g) Any significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and Company''s operations in future.

33. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

For and on behalf of the Board of

Aimco Pesticides Limited

Elizabeth Shrivastava Ashit Dave

Managing Director Executive Director

(DIN: 00184865) (DIN: 00184760)

Address: Akhand Jyoti, 8th Road, Address: Akhand Jyoti, 8th Road,

Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400055. Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400055.

Date: August 12, 2016

Place: Mumbai.

Mar 31, 2015

The Members of Aimco Pesticides Limited

The directors have pleasure in presenting the 28th Annual Report together on business and operations of the Company and the Audited Accounts of the company for the financial year ended on 31st March 2015.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY OR HIGHLIGHTS/PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY :

The summary of financial results of the company for the year ended 31st March, 2015 is furnished below.

(Rs. In lacs)

Particulars 31st March, 2015 31st March, 2014

Gross Sales 16,445.37 14,022.10

Other Operating Income 46.23 28.15

Other Income 2.58 38.33

Total 16,494.18 14,088.58

Less: Total Expenses 16,118.89 13,837.39

Less: Finance Cost 30.01 72.28

Profit before taxation 345.29 178.91

Less: Taxation 36.42 138.23

Add: Prior period adjustment (Taxation) 0.00 0.00

Profit after taxation 308.86 40.68

OPERATIONAL REVIEW:

Your Company's gross revenues have increased to Rs. 16,445.37 Lacs, reflecting a healthy growth of around 17.28 % against Rs. 14,022.10 Lacs in the previous year. Your company earned Profit before taxation of Rs. 345.29 Lacs against Rs. 178.91 Lacs in the previous year. After providing for taxation of Rs. 36.42 Lacs, the net profit of the Company for the year under review was Rs. 308.86 Lacs as against Rs. 40.68 lacs in the previous year.

Your board is happy to report the fact that inspite of competitive market scenario your company's turnover, Profit Before Tax (PBT) and Profit After Tax, has shown an outstanding results due to disciplined and object oriented approach adopted by your company's management.

FUTURE OUTLOOK:

As on date of this report, more than half of monsoon season got over. The progress of monsoon across India has been inconsistent this year, and the fear of a deficit. Monsoon is still looming large over India. While some of parts of India have received a good rainfall, some have received excess and some parts have received a scanty rainfall. It was forecasted that 'Nino' conditions are likely to persist, which will have strong and adverse influence on the monsoon in India. Such erratic pattern of monsoon, might affect the agrochemicals market in India. However, as the Company's market reach has been global, much impact will not be felt by the Company. With a large range of products, regular introduction of newer and safer products, new registrations as well as entry into new markets and expansion of business in existing markets, the Company expects its sales to go up in the coming years.

Pursuant to the order passed under section 17(3) of the Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction ('the BIFR') passed the necessary order and appointed State Bank of India as its operating agency. As per the direction of the BIFR by its Order dated 11.02.2015 the operating agency is yet to reframe the scheme. The Company is expecting to receive relief from the BIFR as prayed for.

DIVIDEND:

To conserve the available resources for the recovery of the Company, the Board of Directors has not recommended any dividend on equity shares for the current financial year ended 31st March 2015.

SHARE CAPITAL:

The paid up equity capital as on 31st March, 2015 was Rs. 9,23,65,130. During the year under review, the Company has not issued any security during financial year 2014 -15.

Dematerialization of shares:

66.36 % of the Company's paid up Equity Share Capital is in dematerialized form as on 31st March, 2015 and balance 33.64% of shares are in physical form.

FINANCE:

The Company continues its efforts to reduce its debts and improve its cash flow. During the year, the Company's borrowings have reduced. This has resulted in substantial reduction in the interest cost for the Company.

(a) Fixed Deposits

Your Company has not accepted or renewed any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. There are no fixed deposits outstanding as at 31st March, 2015.

The company continues to focus on judicious management of its working capital, Receivables, inventories and other working capital parameters were kept under strict check through continuous monitoring.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:

The Company has not given any loans or guarantees covered under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. The details of the investments made by company are given in the notes to the financial statements.

INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:

The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The scope and authority of the Internal Audit function is defined in the Internal Audit Manual. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Auditors reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board.

The Internal Audit Department monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company. Based on the report of internal audit function, process owners undertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the controls. Significant audit observations and recommendations along with corrective actions thereon are presented to the Audit Committee of the Board.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):

During the year under review read with the provisions of Section 135 & Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, you're Company does not fall under the criteria of CSR Policy. However, Company continues to carry on its endeavor for social uplifitment through its own initiative.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUT-GO:

During the year foreign exchange outgo was Rs. 10,102.30 Lacs. The foreign exchange earned on export was Rs. 7,687.60 Lacs.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:

During the year under review, your Company enjoyed cordial relationship with workers and employees at all levels.

The Company truly believes that People are their biggest assets. 2014-15 has been a year for development for the Company. With the rate of growth of the organisation, the concentration was on making the Company brand more contemporary, explaining what "Doing things better" means to each of the stakeholders and focusing on the Core Values of the Company.

With a mission to be among the top 5 agrochemical companies in the world, such values that would echo a collective mindset and voice to reach this common ambition are framed. HR processes, like Talent acquisition, Performance Management and Leadership Development are strengthened further keeping the Values in Focus. By providing a stimulating environment to learn and grow, promoting teamwork and collaborative working, focusing on competency development and career growth, and respecting people and showing concern for them.

The Company has an enviable history of talent retention. The attrition rate has been very low and it has been able to manage people aspirations and career growth aligned to the business needs and growth. There has been great success with the Supply chain excellence program and a number of people in the Supply Chain team were rewarded for their contribution in making the program a success.

DIRECTORS:

During the year under review, the members approved, through postal ballot, the appointments of Mr. Dushyant Patel and Mr. Mukesh Patel as an Independent director who will hold the office for the term of 5 (five) years and who is not liable to retire by rotation. The Company has received declarations from Mr. Dushyant Patel, independent Director of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed both under the Act and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges. Whereas Mr. Mukesh Patel has expressed his inability and unwillingness to be appointed as an Independent Director of the Company due to his existing association as an Executive Director of a listed company and consequent limitations, under listing agreement, to continue to hold office as an independent director in other companies, as per Clause 49 of the listing agreement. Accordingly, with effect from 30th March, 2015 Mr. Mukesh Patel, ceased to be director of the Company. Effective 11th April, 2015, Mr. B.B. Bhawsar, was appointed as an Independent Director, for period of 5 years, subject to shareholders' approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

KMPS OTHER THAN DIRECTORS:

In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and listing agreement Mr. Ashit Dave, Executive Director has been appointed as a Chief Financial Officer by the Board w.e.f., February12, 2015.

The Board has appointed Mr. Chetan Prajapati (M.No: A39130) w.e.f., April 11, 2015 as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer in place of Mr. Hitesh Jain, who has resigned with effect from 26th March, 2015.

BOARD EVALUATION:

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Appointment & Remuneration Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.

REMUNERATION POLICY:

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, framed and adopted the policy for selection and appointment of Directors, senior management and their remuneration. The policy lays down criteria for selection of directors and senior management such as expertise, experience and integrity of the directors, independent nature of the directors, personal and professional standing, diversity of the Board, etc. The remuneration policy lays down the entitlements of remuneration to non- executive directors such as sitting fees, commission and other reimbursement. Remuneration to managing director and other executive directors will be consisting of monthly salary, allowances, perquisites, bonus, commission and other retrial benefits. In respect of senior management, the remuneration will be based on the performance, working of the Company, targets achieved, KPI, industry benchmark and current compensation trends in the industry. The details of committee meetings are stated in the Corporate Governance Report.

MEETINGS:

A calendar of Meetings is prepared and circulated in advance to the Directors.

During the year four (4) Board Meetings and four (4) Audit Committee Meetings were convened and held. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.

DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

In terms of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors would like to state that:

i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed.

ii) The directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were 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 the year under review.

iii) 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) The directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.

v) The directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively.

vi) The directors had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system were adequate and operating effectively.

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 the business. There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the company with Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have potential conflict with interest of the company at large.

All Related Party Transactions are approved by the Audit Committee. Prior omnibus approval is obtained from the Audit Committee in respect of the transactions which are repetitive in nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the audit committee.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:

Pursuant to sub-section (3) of section 129 of the Act, the statement containing the salient feature of the financial statement of a company's subsidiary or subsidiaries, associate company or companies and joint venture or ventures is given as "Annexure-I" [Performance and financial position of each of the subsidiaries, associates and joint venture companies included in the consolidated financial statement]

Further, the Annual Accounts and related documents of the subsidiary company shall be kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company. The Company will also make available copy thereof upon specific request by any Member of the Company interested in obtaining the same. Further, pursuant to Accounting Standard AS-21 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Consolidated Financial Statements presented by the Company in this Annual Report include the financial information of its subsidiary.

CODE OF CONDUCT:

The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day to day business operations of the company. The Company believes in "Zero Tolerance" against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings / behaviors of any form and the Board has laid down the directives to counter such acts. The code laid down by the Board is known as "code of business conduct" which forms an Appendix to the Code. The Code has been posted on the Company's website.

The Code lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in their business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business practices and in dealing with stakeholders. The Code gives guidance through examples on the expected behavior from an employee in a given situation and the reporting structure.

All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. All Management Staff were given appropriate training in this regard.

VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:

The Company has implemented whistleblower policy to deal with any fraud, irregularity or mismanagement in the Company. The policy enables any employee or director to directly communicate to the Chairman of the Audit Committee to report any fraud, irregularity or mismanagement in the Company. The policy ensures strict confidentiality while dealing with concerns and also that no discrimination or victimization is meted out to any whistleblower. The policy is also posted on the website of the Company.

The Company has a vigil mechanism named Risk Management Policy to deal with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. In staying true to our values of Strength, Performance and Passion and in line with our vision of being one of the most respected companies in India, the Company is committed to the high standards of Corporate Governance and stakeholder responsibility.

The Company has a Fraud Risk and Management Policy to deal with instances of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The FRM Policy ensures that strict confidentiality is maintained whilst dealing with concerns and also that no discrimination will be meted out to any person for a genuinely raised concern.

A high level Committee has been constituted which looks into the complaints raised. The Committee reports to the Audit Committee and the Board.

PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:

The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated employees of the Company. The Code requires pre- clearance for dealing in the Company's shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. The Board is responsible for implementation of the Code.

All Board Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the Code.

OBLIGATION OF COMPANY UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:

In order to prevent sexual harassment of women at work place a new act The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 has been notified on 9th December, 2013. Under the said Act every company is required to set up an Internal Complaints Committee to look into complaints relating to sexual harassment at work place of any women employee.

The Company has adopted a policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace and has set up Committee for implementation of said policy. During the year Company has not received any complaint of harassment.

AUDITORS:

At the Annual General Meeting, Members will be required to appoint Auditors for the next term. M/s. CNK & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, (Registration No.101961W) having their office at 5th Floor, Narain Chambers, M. G. Road, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai 400 057, the existing Auditors have furnished a certificate, confirming that if re-appointed, their re-appointment will be in accordance with section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013. The members are requested to consider their re-appointment as Auditors of the Company for the next term of two years on a remuneration as may be mutually agreed between the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee and the said auditors and reimbursement of out of pocket expenses, travelling and other expenses in connection with the work of audit carried out by them.

OBSERVATIONS IN STATUTORY AUDITOR'S REPORT

The observations, comments made in the Auditors' Report read together with relevant notes thereon are self explanatory. In respect of Statutory Auditors comment on remuneration paid in respect FY 2014-2015, the sum of Rs. 25,35,000 to Managing Director of the Company, your company would seek members approval or Central Government, if any for its waiver or ratification as the case may. Further a sum of Rs. 90,74,825 paid to managerial personnel in earlier years by way of remuneration, commissions, your company have made an application to the Central Government under section 197 of the Act, for its wavier and the same is pending for their consideration.

SECRETARIALAUDIT:

Pursuant to provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the company has appointed M/s. Rahul Padmakar Sahasrabuddhe & Associates., a firm of company Secretaries in practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit report is annexed herewith as "Annexure II".

OBSERVATIONS IN SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:

Further, as required under section 204 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company has obtained a secretarial audit report from M/s. Rahul Padmakar Sahasrabuddhe & Associates, in respect of FY 2014-15, wherein they have made certain observation. Our reply to those observations as under:

1. As per SEBI Circular no Cir/ISD/ 3/2011 dated 17th June, 2011, 100% of promoters and promoter group's shareholding should be dematerialized. However, all of the holdings of the Promoter's and Promoter's group's were NOT held in Dematerialized Form.

The Company's promoters are in process of getting their shares in dematerialized format and same would be completed shortly.

2. During the period under review the composition of Board of Directors of the Company was not as per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement i.e. was not having an optimum combination of executive and non- executive directors and independent directors.

Your company has appointed two new Independent Directors on the board. As on the date of this report, your Company has complied with the requirements of Clause 49 of the listing agreement as to composition of Board of Directors and same has an optimum combination of executive and non- executive directors and independent directors.

3. The Audit Committee was constituted as per provisions of Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Act, Listing Agreement and other applicable laws, rules and regulations but its composition requirements were complied with effect from February 12, 2015.

Your company has appointed two new Independent Directors on the board. As on the date of this report, your Company has complied with the requirements of Clause 49 of the listing agreement as to composition of Audit Committee of Board of Directors.

4. During the period under review the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company was not having an optimum combination non-executive director but its composition requirements were complied with effect from February 12, 2015.

Your company has appointed two new Independent Directors on the board. As on the date of this report, your Company has complied with the requirements of Clause 49 of the listing agreement as to composition of Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Board of Directors.

5. Mr. Mukesh Patel was appointed as an Additional Director (Independent Director) w. e. f. 12th February, 2015 but who has conveyed his unwillingness to act as a Director on account of his executive directorship in other Companies and consequent withdrawal of his nomination w. e. f 30th March, 2015. The Company has not filed e-form towards appointment or withdrawal of nomination as a Director of the Company.

Your Company has appointed Mr. Mukesh Patel as an Independent Director of the Company at their meeting held on 12th February, 2015 and further sought member's approval for his regulation through postal ballot notice. Although members approved the appointment of Mr. Mukesh Patel as a Director (Independent Director) as on 30th March, 2015, i.e. on date of declaration of postal ballot result, Mr. Mukesh Patel informed his inability to continue to hold office as an independent director, as per clause 49 of the listing agreement, as he was holding executive directorship of three Companies and consequent his inability to act as an independent director of any other listed Company. As Mr. Mukesh Patel was seeking legal opinion on this issue as to his eligibility to take directorship and same was pending for confirmation from legal experts due to interpretation issue as to applicability of Clause 49 to the Company and resultant eligibility of Mr. Mukesh Patel to hold the office as an Independent directorship of the Company. Since Mr. Mukesh Patel conveyed that, he would not be in position and eligible to act as an Independent Director, and correspondingly he had not submitted necessary declarations to the Company hence no e-form was filed towards his original appointment or regularization of his discontinuation as well.

EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:

The details forming part of the extract of the Annual Return in form MGT-9 is annexed herewith as "Annexure III".

BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT:

Pursuant to clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Company has prepared Risk Management Framework (RMF) for identifying and evaluating various business risks faced by the Company. RMF aims to lay down the procedure for risk assessment and risk minimization. RMF is prepared to ensure robust internal controls and effectively respond to any changes in the business environment so as to achieve high degree of business performance, limit any negative impact on its working and avail of benefits arising out of any business opportunities. Key business risks perceived by the Company and mitigating initiatives are as under:

i) Industry Risk: Agrochemicals industry is prone to risks arising out of indifferent weather conditions such as excess rains, scanty rains, unseasonal rains etc. This can lead to demand fluctuation and industry downturn. To mitigate these risks, the Company has expanded its global reach to almost all countries in the world. With increase in demand for food due to increase in population, use of agrochemicals will keep on rising. The Company has a large portfolio of agrochemicals with diverse applications. The Company has an efficient supply chain so product movement is very swift.

ii) Key inputs risk: Non-availability of key inputs and raw materials can adversely affect the production planning and subsequent sales. To mitigate these risks, the Company has its own manufacturing facilities for some key raw materials. Multiple vendor databases are created to ensure smooth supply of various raw materials. The Company enters into long term contracts with suppliers for some key inputs which ensure timely supply and price stability.

Pursuant to section 134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013 & Clause 49 of the listing agreement, the company has constituted a business risk management committee. The details of the committee and its terms of reference are set out in the corporate governance report forming part of the Boards report.

At present the company has not identified any element of risk which may threaten the existence of the company.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:

The information as required under Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the reports and accounts are being sent to the members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employees' particulars which is available for inspection by the members at the Registered office of the company during business hours on working days of the company up to the date of ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any member is interested in inspecting the same, such member may write to the company secretary in advance.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORTS:

The Corporate Governance and Management Discussion & Analysis Report, which form an integral part of this Report, are set out as separate Annexure, together with the Certificate from the auditors of the Company regarding compliance with the requirements of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement.

You're Company and its Board has been complying with Corporate Governance practices as set out in a separate report, in pursuance of requirement of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. The Management Discussions and Analysis Report forms part of this Report. Auditor's certificate confirming compliance of the Corporate Governance as stipulated under the said clause is also attached to this Report.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:

Pursuant to the notification No GSR 1029 dated 31-12-1988; companies are required to furnish prescribed information regarding conservation of energy and technology absorption which is annexed hereto in "Annexure IV". Company has created special task force to address the issue of conservation of energy which keep continuous watch on Company's energy consumption and suggest appropriate measures to conserve it.

LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES:

The Company confirms that it has paid the Annual Listing Fees for the year 2015-2016 to BSE where the Company's Shares are listed.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Your Company and its Directors wish to extend their sincerest thanks to the Members of the Company, Bankers, State Government, Local Bodies, Customers, Suppliers, Executives, Staff and workers at all levels for their continuous co- operation and assistance.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Place: Mumbai Ashit Dave

Date: 14th August, 2015 Executive Director

Mar 31, 2014

Dear Members,

The Directors are pleased to present the Twenty Seventh Annual Report together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2014.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Rs In lacs)

For Year Ended 6 months Ended on 31/03/2014 31/03/2013*

Total turnover/income from Operations 14,050.25 4,574.93

Other Income 38.33 49.17

Total Revenue 14,088.58 4,624.10

Profit/(loss) before Tax 178.90 (1,647.99)

Add : Exceptional Items Â 2,295.48

Profit Before Tax 178.90 647.49

Provision for Taxation Current Tax 44.24 4.26

Add: Deferred Tax (138.23) 142.50

Add: MAT Credit Entitlement 44.24 4.26

Profit /(loss)After Tax 40.67 790.00

Add: Balance b/f from earlier year (902.16) (1,692.16)

Less: Transfer from Capital Reserve NIL NIL

Balance carried to Balance Sheet (861.49) (902.16)

*Note: The previous year''s financial statements have been prepared for the period of six months covering period from 01.10.2012 to 31.03.2013. Accordingly, the figures for the current period (01.04.2013 to 31.03.2014) are not comparable with figures of the previous year ended31.03.2013(01.10.2012 to 31.03.2013)

OPERATIONS:

On account of variation of periodicity of financial statement of current year and that of last year, the figures are not absolutely comparable. During the period under review, the income recorded from operations was Rs. 14,050.25 lacs, representing a healthy sign of business growth of as compared to previous period. After offsetting all expenses/ credits, company generated profit after tax of Rs. 40.67 Lacs. The efforts of company management proved in favor of its business realignment and financial results turned into profits, indicating a sign of turnaround in its operations. Your Company has attempted to capture untapped foreign markets with new product line and as result volume of sales would see momentum in succeeding years.

We are pleased to inform you that based one time settlement (OTS) plan submitted by the Company and as approved by the State Bank of India, principle lender, company has cleared all their dues as on date. The Company has also made its representation to BIFR through State Bank of India, being operating agency to get necessary directions for removing its status as "Sick Company". The said matter is being perused by State Bank of India, before BIFR and necessary directions are awaited.

The management''s business development plan has contributed in terms of development of new markets as well as launching of newer products in local and foreign markets. With given global business circumstances, coupled with right product mix, your directors are hopeful of better prospects during the year under review.

CURRENT YEAR OUTLOOK

Your Company has continued focusing on registering, orienting more products in its own brand name in

exports market. It''s company''s endeavor to develop new markets as well as concentrating more on improvement of volume of its sales in current market so the sale can be maximized. On account of new export registrations & weakening of rupee your Company expects growth in the export sales in the coming year.

DIVIDEND

To conserve the available resources for the recovery of the company, the Board of Directors do not recommend payment of dividend on equity shares for the current financial year ended 31st March, 2014.

NEW PROJECTS/PRODUCTS

The Company lays emphasis on Research and Development (R&D) for improvement in existing processes for better productivity and development of new products. Over the years, continuous R & D, better quality manufacturing facilities, has helped the Company to adapt to changing and difficult times and has been contributing with the current needs of the Company by maximum utilization of its existing resources.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Company equity shares are listed at Bombay Stock Exchange Limited. As per Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange, the Company has taken utmost care to follow norms of good corporate governance mechanism. On account of continued losses in past few years, your directors could not able to appoint an additional independent director on company''s board, during the financial year under review. Even under financial crises, your Company has continued with its basic philosophy to adhere with Corporate Governance norms, to assure stakeholders'' satisfaction and is thus, committed to attain the highest level of transparency, accountability and compliance of law in all facets of operations. A report on Corporate Governance is attached to this report. A Management Discussion and Analysis Report and a Report on Corporate Governance are included in the Annual Report. A certificate from the auditors of the company is annexed to this report.

DIRECTORS

In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 the board recommend appointment of Mr. Ramgopal Kaja, an independent director, details of which are refereed in notice convening Annual General Meeting. Further, Mr. Ashit P Dave who retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment. Your Directors also recommends re-appointment of Mr. Ashit P. Dave, as Executive Director of Company.

The audit Committee comprises of three Directors out of which one is an independent Director. The Company is required to have at least two independent directors, to comply with Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. The Company is in process to appoint a suitable candidate(s) as an independent Director(s).

DIRECTOR''S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to the requirements under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Board of Directors of the Company hereby state and confirm that:

i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanatory statement relating to material departures;

ii. 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 on 31st March, 2014 and of the Profit & Loss Account of the company for the year under review;

iii. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

iv. These accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.

FIXED DEPOSITS

The amount of outstanding Fixed Deposit held as on 31st March, 2014 was Rs. 4.60 Lacs.

GREEN INITATIVE:

In line with the changes in law permitting companies to send electronic copies of Annual Report, notices, quarterly results intimation about dividend etc., to the e-mail IDs of shareholders, we have arranged to send the soft copies of these documents to the e-mail IDs of shareholder available with us or our depositories. In case any of the shareholders would like to receive physical copies of these documents, the same shall be forwarded on written request to the Registrars M/s. Linkintime India Pvt. Ltd.,

GENERAL:

The Management Discussion and analysis Report discusses the operations of the Company in detail and forms part of this Annual Report.

AUDITORS

M/s. CNK & Associates LLP(formerly known as M/s. Contractor, Nayak and Kishnadwala), Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, the Statutory Auditors, hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are recommended for re-appointment. The Company has received a certificate from the Auditors to the effect that their re-appointment, if made will be within the limits as stipulated under section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956. The members are requested to consider appointment M/s. CNK & Associates LLP (formerly known as M/s. Contractor, Nayak and Kishnadwala), as statutory Auditors at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Observations of Auditors:

The comments made by the Auditors in their report are self-explanatory. The management responses those observations are given herein below except that no further explanation is required.

1. The Applications to the Central Government for the approval of the re-appointment and payment of managerial personnel namely the Managing Director and/or Whole - Time Directors of the Company have been made to the Office of Central Government, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) apart from submitting reply on their observations in prescribed time period but approval/ reply from MCA is pending for some time.

2. Due to financial crunch, Company could not employ a Whole Time Company Secretary, under given circumstances; the Company is looking for a full time Company Secretary as required under section 383A of the Companies Act, 1956.

3. As pointed out by the Statutory Auditors the company has appointed a firm of Chartered Accountant to undertake internal audit work and based on advice of Statutory Auditor the Company have widened their scope of work and frequency of such check.

4. As advised by Statutory Auditor of the Company in their report, the Company has taken effective steps to undertake physical verification of inventory.

5. During the period under review Company has repaid all Fixed Deposit except one Fixed Deposit which would fall due for refund on 30/09/2014 in respect of which the Company has made adequate provisions to repay the same. Further during the year under review, no new Fixed Deposit has been accepted or renewed.

6. The other comments, if any on the financial statements are self explanatory and don''t call for any clarification.

ENVIRONMENT

Your company undertakes constant and persistent efforts to upgrade environmental performance and is putting its best efforts to augment the treatment and disposal of effluents satisfying the relevant norms of

the pollution control authorities. Effluents from the plants are treated so effectively that it meets not only the legal parameters but also meets with Company''s stringent internal standards. The Company shall make due arrangements for information, education, training and retraining to all employees about health and environment objectives at different levels and to interested parties and the general public whenever required. Your Company is the member of the Lote Common Effluent Treatment Plant & our effluent discharge is always confirming to the CETP norms.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Your Directors wish to place on record their deep appreciation to employees at all levels for their all-round efforts, dedication, commitment and loyal services which helped in achieving satisfactory performance during the year. The company has cordial and harmonious industrial relations. It''s your company''s endeavor to offer opportunities for individual growth, creativity and dedicated participation is organizational developments are being provided.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

During the year under review, the company has no employee who was in receipt of Remuneration higher than the sum prescribed under the Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read together with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The information required under the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 relating to the conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo is annexed hereto and forms part of this Report. Company has created special task force to address the issue of conservation of energy which keep continuous watch on company''s energy consumption and suggest appropriate measures to conserve it.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Board is also grateful to Financial Institutions, Banks, Shareholders and Fixed Deposit Holders for their co-operation and assistance. Your Directors take this opportunity to thank State Bank of India, IDBI Ltd. & Department of Agriculture, and Government of Maharashtra for their continued assistance and co-operation. We would also like to acknowledge with gratitude the co-operation extended by our Suppliers, Customers, Distributors and Investors etc. Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services by the executives, staff and workers of the Company.

Registered Office: By Order Of the Board Of Directors B1/1, MIDC Indl. Area, For AIMCO PESTICIDES LIMITED Lote Parshuram, Vill:Awashi Taluka: Khed, Dist: Ratnagiri, Maharashtra 415 707.

Place : Mumbai Pradeep P. Dave Date: 14th August, 2014. (CHAIRMAN)

Mar 31, 2013

Dear Members,

The Directors are pleased to present the Twenty Sixth Annual Report together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2013.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Rs. In lacs)

6 months Ended 18 Months Ended on on 31/03/2013 30/09/2012*

Total turnover/income from Operations 4,574.93 19,861.53

Other Income 49.17 204.48

Total Revenue 4,624.10 20,066.02

Profit/(loss) before Tax (1,647.99) (556.55)

Add : Exceptional Items 2.295.48 NIL

Profit Before Tax 647.49 (556.55)

Provision for Taxation Current Tax 4.26 NIL

Add: Deferred Tax 142.50 (306.95)

Add: MAT Credit Entitlement 4.26 NIL

Profit /(loss)After Tax 790.00 (863.50)

Add: Balance b/f from earlier year (1,692.16) (1,658.24)

Less: Transfer from Capital Reserve NIL 30.00

Balance carried to Balance Sheet (902.16) (1692.16)

*Note: The previous year''s financial statements have been prepared for the period of eighteen months covering period from 01.04.2011 to 30.09.2012, read with permission granted by the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, Maharashtra. Accordingly, the figures for the current period (01.10.2012 to 31.03.2013) are not comparable with figures of the previous year ended 30.09.2012

OPERATIONS:

On account of variation of periodicity of financial statement of current year and that of last year, the figures are not absolutely comparable. During the period under review, the income recorded from operations was Rs. 4,574.93 lacs [during FY 2012-13, consisting of 6 months period], representing a healthy sign of business growth of as compared to previous period. After offsetting all expenses/ credits, company generated profit after tax of Rs. 790 Lacs. The Company has continued to enhance its business operations during the financial year period under review. The Management has committed to enhance business operations by adding new molecules to sustain market volatility. Your Company has attempted to capture untapped foreign markets with new product line and as result volume of sales would see momentum in succeeding years.

We are pleased to inform you that, during the financial year under review, State Bank of India, Company''s principle lender have sanctioned its accord for one time settlement (OTS) plan submitted by the Company earlier with minor modification.

The management''s business development plan has contributed in terms of development of new markets as well as launching of newer products in local and foreign markets. Under given challenging global business surroundings and draught like conditions in few states in India during last financial year, stalled management''s efforts to bring turnaround on fast track, but we are working at our full capacity to improve in net worth of the Company. Your directors are hopeful of smooth execution of the revival plan and present financial statements have been prepared on Going Concern basis.

CURRENT YEAR OUTLOOK

Your Company has continued focusing on registering, orienting more products in its own brand name in exports market. It''s company''s endeavor to develop new markets as well as concentrating more on improvement of volume of its sales in current market so the sale can be maximized. On account of new export registrations & weakening of rupee your Company expects growth in the export sales in the coming year.

DIVIDEND

To conserve the available resources for the recovery of the company, the Board of Directors do not recommend payment of dividend on equity shares for the current financial year ended 31st March, 2013.

NEW PROJECTS/PRODUCTS

The Company lays emphasis on Research and Development (R&D) for improvement in existing processes for better productivity and development of new products. Over the years, continuous R & D has helped the Company to adopt to changing and difficult times and has been contributing with the current needs of the Company by maximum utilization of its existing resources. The company is also laying more emphasis on modernization of its manufacturing plants.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Company equity shares are listed at Bombay Stock Exchange Limited. As per Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange, the Company has taken utmost care to follow norms of good corporate governance mechanism. On account of continued losses in past few years, your directors could not able to appoint an additional independent director on company''s board, during the financial year under review. Even under financial crises, your Company has continued with its basic philosophy to adhere with Corporate Governance norms, to assure stakeholders'' satisfaction and is thus, committed to attain the highest level of transparency, accountability and compliance of law in all facets of operations. A report on Corporate Governance is attached to this report. A Management Discussion and Analysis Report and a Report on Corporate Governance are included in the Annual Report. A certificate from the auditors of the company is annexed to this report.

DIRECTORS

In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 1956 and Articles of Association of the Company, Dr. Samir P. Dave who retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment. Your Directors also recommends reappointment of Dr. Samir P. Dave, as Executive Director of Company. To foster growth prospect, your directors have appointed Mrs. Elizabeth Shrivastava, as additional director as on 14th August, 2013 and recommended as Managing Director of the Company. Your boards recommend her appointment as Managing Director of the Company and seek your consent to ratify said appointment with effect from 14th August, 2013.

The audit Committee comprises of three Directors out of which one is an independent Director. The Company is required to have at least two independent directors, to comply with Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. The Company is in process to appoint a suitable candidate(s) as an independent Director(s).

DIRECTOR''S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to the requirements under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Board of Directors of the Company hereby state and confirm that:

i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanatory statement relating to material departures;

ii. 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 on 31st March,2013 and of the Profit & Loss Account of the company for the year under review;

iii. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

iv. These accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.

FIXED DEPOSITS

The amount of outstanding Fixed Deposit held as on 31st March, 2013 was Rs. 10.90 Lacs.

GREEN INITATIVE:

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ( MCA), has taken a "Green Initiative in Corporate Governance" vide Circular No. 17/2011 dated 21.04.2011 and Circular No. 18/2011 dated 29.04.2011, respectively, by allowing paperless compliances by companies through electronic mode. Companies are now permitted to send various communications / documents (including Notice of General Meetings, Audited Financial Statements, Directors Report, Auditors Report and all other documents including Postal Ballot documents) to its Members through electronic mode, to the registered e-mail address of the Members.

Your Company, has committed towards such an initiative, and in the best interest of all stakeholder, proposed in last annual report that henceforth all communications / documents, as may be allowed from time to time including Annual Report, would be dispatched in electronic form to its members, through their registered e-mail address provided / updated by them from time to time and as may be made available to the Company by the Depositories, which will be deemed to be your registered e-mail address for serving the necessary communications / documents. Your Directors also request you to register your e-mail address with your DP for the purpose of serving documents by the Company in electronic mode, if your e-mail address, if not registered with your Depository Participant (DP) so far.

GENERAL:

The Management Discussion and analysis Report discusses the operations of the Company in detail and forms part of this Annual Report.

AUDITORS

M/s. Contractor, Nayak and Kishnadwala, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, the Statutory Auditors, hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are recommended for re-appointment. The Company has received a certificate from the Auditors to the effect that their re-appointment, if made will be within the limits as stipulated under section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956. The members are requested to consider appointment M/S. Contractor Nayak and Kishnadwala, as statutory Auditors at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Observations of Auditors:

The comments made by the Auditors in their report are self-explanatory. The management responses those observations are given herein below except that no further explanation is required.

1. The Applications to the Central Government for the approval of the re-appointment and payment of managerial personnel namely the Managing Director and Whole - Time Directors of the Company have been made to the Office of Central Government, Ministry of Corporate Affairs apart from submitting reply on their observations in prescribe time period but approval of which is pending.

2. As pointed out by the Statutory Auditors that the company has recognized deferred tax assets of Rs. 1,43,34,021/-. In their view, the same does not amounting to convincing evidence leading to virtual certainty under AS 22, "Accounting for taxes on income". The management of the company confirms that there are valid grounds to recognize deferred tax assets with reference to un-absorbed losses and un-absorbed depreciation.

3. Due to financial crunch, company could not employ a whole time Company Secretary, under given circumstances; the Company is looking for a full time Company Secretary as required under section 383A of the Companies Act, 1956.

4. The other comments, if any on the financial statements are self explanatory and don''t call for any clarification.

ENVIRONMENT

Your company undertakes constant and persistent efforts to upgrade environmental performance and is putting its best efforts to augment the treatment and disposal of effluents satisfying the relevant norms of the pollution control authorities. Effluents from the plants are treated so effectively that it meets not only the legal parameters but also meets with Company''s stringent internal standards. The Company shall make due arrangements for information, education, training and retraining to all employees about health and environment objectives at different levels and to interested parties and the general public whenever required..Your Company is the member of the Lote Common Effluent Treatment Plant & our effluent discharge is always confirming to the CETP norms.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Your Directors wish to place on record their deep appreciation to employees at all levels for their all-round efforts, dedication, commitment and loyal services which helped in achieving satisfactory performance during the year. The company has cordial and harmonious industrial relations. It''s your company''s endeavor to offer opportunities for individual growth, creativity and dedicated participation is organizational developments are being provided.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

During the year under review, the company has no employee who was in receipt of Remuneration higher than the sum prescribed under the Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read together with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The information required under the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 relating to the conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo is annexed hereto and forms part of this Report. Company has created special task force to address the issue of conservation of energy which keep continuous watch on company''s energy consumption and suggest appropriate measures to conserve it.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Board is also grateful to Financial Institutions, Banks, Shareholders and Fixed Deposit Holders for their co-operation and assistance. Your Directors take this opportunity to thank State Bank of India, IDBI Ltd. & Department of Agriculture, and Government of Maharashtra for their continued assistance and co-operation. We would also like to acknowledge with gratitude the co-operation extended by our Suppliers, Customers, Distributors and Investors etc. Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services by the executives, staff and workers of the Company.

Registered Office: By Order Of the Board Of Directors

B1/1, MIDC Indl. Area, For AIMCO PESTICIDES LIMITED

Lote Parshuram, Vill:Awashi

Taluka: Khed, Dist: Ratnagiri,

Maharashtra 415 707.

Place : Mumbai Pradeep P. Dave

Date : 14th August, 2013. (CHAIRMAN)

Mar 31, 2010

The Directors are pleased to present the Twenty Third Annual Report together with the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2010.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Rs. In lacs 2009-10 2008-09

Gross Sales and other Income 2798 1539

Gross Profit 52 (105)

Finance Charges 273 250

Depreciation 68 71

Loss before Tax (289) (426)

Add: Provision for deferred tax 54 60

Less: Provision for Fringe benefit Tax Nil 3

Loss after Tax (235) (369)

Add: Short Provision of Expenses of Earlier Years (8) (6)

Add: Short provision of tax of earlier years Nil Nil

Add: Transfer from General Reserve Nil Nil

Balance (243) (375)

Balance Brought Forward (806) (431)

Balance carried to Balance Sheet (1049) (806)

OPERATIONS

Your company remains focused on Exports, local sale of Branded products and Registering new products in the Export & Local markets. The Company has reduced the loss in the year 2009-2010. The new products developed for Exports & Local markets fared well & holds huge potential for the future business of the company.

CURRENT YEAR OUTLOOK

The Excellent monsoon & adequate rain for the Current Year in India will increase the local sale of agro chemicals & improve the profit margins.

Your Company is now focusing more on registering more products in its own Brand name in Exports business & to develop new markets like USA & South America with the help of right partners.

DIVIDEND

In view of the inadequate profit & prevailing situation in the pesticides industry, the Board of Directors do not recommend payment of dividend on equity shares for the financial year ended March 31,2010

EXPORT

Export sale during the year was Rs. 2047.34 Lacs, as compared to Rs. 878.63 Lacs during the previous year. Due to new export registrations obtained, your Company expects huge growth in the export sales in the current year.

NEW PROJECTS/PRODUCTS

Your company is working on new Pesticide Actives & its new Eco friendly formulations are expected to be commercialized this year.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

As per Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange, the Company has complied with the requirements of Corporate Governance. A report on Corporate Governance is attached to this report.

DIRECTORATE

Mr. Ashit P. Dave retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer them for re-appointment. The Board recommends their re-appointment.

Audit Committee comprises of three Directors out of which one Independent Director. The Company has required at least two independent directors in pursuant to Clause 49 of Listing Agreement. The Company is in process to appoint a suitable candidate as an independent Director.

DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to the requirements under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Board of Directors of the Company hereby state and confirm that

i) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanatory statement relating to material departures;

ii) 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 on 31st March, 2010 and of the Profit & Loss Account of the company for the year under review;

iii) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

iv) These accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.

FIXED DEPOSITS

The amount of Fixed Deposit held as on 31st March, 2010 was Rs. 207.75 Lacs. There were no overdue deposits except deposits of Rs. 38.81 Lacs that fell due for repayment before the close of the financial year, remained unclaimed by the depositors at the close of the accounting year.

GENERAL

The Management Discussion and analysis Report discusses the operations of the Company in detail and forms part of this Annual Report.

AUDITORS

M/s. Contractor, Nayak and Kishnadwala, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, the Statutory Auditors, hold office until the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and are recommended for re-appointment. The Company has received a certificate from the Auditors to the effect that their re-appointment, if made will be within the limits as stipulated under section 224(1 B) of the Companies Act, 1956. The members are requested Ã to consider appointment of M/S. Contractor, Nayak and Kishnadwala, as statutory Auditors at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

The comments made by the Auditors in their report are self-explanatory and do not call for further explanation.

QUALIFICATION OF AUDITORS

1. As pointed out by the Statutory Auditors that the company has not obtained confirmation of balances from its Sundry Debtors, Sundry Creditors and advances. The Company has made best of its efforts, before signing of Accounts, to obtain the same. Further the management of the company confirms that Balance shown in the books are true and correct as per their knowledge.

2. Although the Company has not made any provisions for debtors outstanding for more than 3 years, which are in view of auditors are doubtful of recovery. The management of the company is optimistic in recovering those dues. The Company is expecting the recovery of some of the dues in the current year.

3. As far as auditors comment on Loans and Advances which include Rs. 122.30 Lacs being value of Export Benefits receivable by the company. The Management hereby states that necessary processes of renewal of licenses are under consideration and shall be renewed by concerned authorities over a period of time.

4. The Applications to the Central Government for the approval of the reappointment and payment of remuneration to Managing Director and Whole Time Directors of the Company have been made in due course of time and approval of which is awaited. The comments of auditor, in these matters are self explanatory.

5. Due to financial crunch, company could not deploy full time employee Company Secretary, commensurate operations of the Company. Under given circumstances, the Company is still looking for a full time Company Secretary as required U/s 383A of the Companies Act, 1956.

6. The other comments, financial statements are self explanatory and dont call for any clarification.

ENVIRONMENT

It is the Companys policy to give top priority to the environment and is committed to conserve it by using the best available technology for effluent treatment and pollution control. We are the member of the Lote Common Effluent Treatment Plant & our effluent discharge is always confirming to the CETP norms.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Your Directors wish to place on record their deep appreciation to employees at all levels for their all- round efforts, dedication, commitment and loyal services which helped in achieving satisfactory performance during the year.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

During the year under review, the company has no employee who was in receipt of Remuneration higher than the sum prescribed under the Section 217 (2A) of the Companies Act, 1956 read together with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO

The information required under the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 relating to the conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo is annexed hereto and forms part of this Report. To conserve energy, an energy saving team had been constituted, which routinely checks all energy intensive operations and implements suitable measures wherever necessary.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Board is also grateful to Financial Institutions, Banks, Shareholders and Fixed Deposit Holders for their co-operation and assistance. Your Directors take this opportunity to thank State Bank of India, IDBI Ltd. & Department of Agriculture, and Government of Maharashtra for their continued assistance and co- operation. We would also like to acknowledge with gratitude the co-operation extended by our Suppliers, Customers, Distributors and Investors

Registered Office: BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

B1/1, MIDC Indl. Area, For AIMCO PESTICIDES LIMITED

Lote Parshuram, VilhAwashi, Taluka:Khed, Dist: Ratnagiri, Maharashtra 415 707.

MUMBAI RAMGOPAL KAJA

03.12.2010 (CHAIRMAN)

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