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Emami Ltd.-இன் இயக்குநர் அறிக்கை

Mar 31, 2023

It gives me great pleasure to share with you the performance of your Company along with audited accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2023. In compliance with the applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013, ("the Act") and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations"), this report covers the financial results and other developments during the financial year from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023.

1. Operational Review

During the year under review, the demand environment continued to remain challenging with the FMCG sector impacted by an unprecedented inflation leading to rural slowdown, liquidity pressure and subdued consumer sentiment.

The year also witnessed significant corrections in two categories - pain management and Healthcare - that enjoyed a high revenue base during the pandemic year. This, along with high input costs and favourable portfolio mix last year impacted margins.

Further, a warmer winter season impacted the sales of winter portfolio in Q3FY23 and unseasonal rains across the country impacted the loading of summer products in Q4FY23. In the given macroeconomic environment, the Company posted Revenues of Rs. 3,406 cr. which was 7% higher than the previous year.

Most of the Company''s major brands increased their household penetration levels during the year under review. Sustained interventions and marketing efforts ensured that they further cemented their leadership positions in their respective categories. Major brands like Navratna grew by 6%, Male Grooming range grew by 4%, 7 Oils in One grew by 10% and BoroPlus and Kesh King grew by 1% respectively.

Pain Management range and Healthcare range, being COVID contextual categories witnessed corrections during the year, however on a 4 year CAGR basis, Pain Management range grew by 6% and Healthcare range grew by 8%.

During the year under review, the newly acquired brand Dermicool was integrated from April 1,2022 and Helios Lifestyle which operates under the brand "The Man Company" became the Company''s subsidiary with effect from July 1,2022

Further, the Company launched more than 20 products in FY23, with a majority being digital first launches on its D2C portal Zanducare.

The Company''s Modern Trade and E-Commerce channels continued to grow strongly during the year. While Modern Trade grew by 37%, it increased its contribution to domestic business by 220 bps to 9.3%. E-Commerce sales also increased by 82% increasing its contribution to domestic business by 400 bps to 9.3%.

Over the past 2 years, the Company embarked on a journey under "Project KHOJ" to double its rural coverage adding ~ 20,000 rural towns & villages, taking its overall footprint to 52,000 such rural villages. In FY24, the Company plans to add further 8,000 villages to reach its target of 60,000 villages. This rural expansion is getting digitized and geocoded at the same time giving the organization a wealth of rural retail level behaviour and buying patterns to ensure higher service levels.

The Company''s International business continued its stellar performance growing by 20% in FY23 despite of high inflation and several key markets facing challenges like currency depreciation in Bangladesh, economic crisis in Sri Lanka, forex & liquidity crisis in Nepal and ongoing political conflict in CIS countries etc. This was made possible only on account of strong brand building activities across key geographies.

During the financial year, Gross Margins at 64.7% declined by 160 bps on account of higher input costs and favourable portfolio mix in the base year. EBIDTA margins excluding strategic investments at 26.7% are close to pre-COVID levels and including strategic investments, they stand at 25.2%. PAT before MAT credit entitlement of earlier years at Rs. 627 Cr grew by 4% over previous year and by 20% on a 4 year CAGR basis.

Financial results

(Rs. lacs)

Particulars

Standalone

Consolidated

2022-23

2021-22

2022-23

2021-22

Operating income

2,90,683

2,86,687

3,40,573

3,19,203

Profit before interest, depreciation and taxation

82,544

1,02,012

93,168

1,04,762

Interest

373

345

739

507

Depreciation and amortisation

21,538

32,761

24,725

33,478

Profit Before Tax and Exceptional Items

60,633

68,906

67,704

70,777

Exceptional Items

-

-

-

518

Profit before taxation

60,633

68,906

67,704

70,259

Less: Provision for taxation

- Current tax

11,077

12,209

12,678

13,539

- Deferred tax ( net )

760

438

90

404

-MAT credit entitlement

(8,554)

(28,809)

(8,554)

(28,809)

Profit after taxation

57,350

85,068

63,490

85,125

Non-controlling interest

-

-

(1216)

(232)

Profit after minority interest

57,350

85,068

64,706

85,357

Share of profit/(loss) of associate

-

-

(750)

(1,458)

Profit for the year

57,350

85,068

63,956

83,899

Balance brought forward

1,16,684

67,182

1,15,830

67,646

Profit available for appropriation

1,74,034

1,52,250

1,79,786

1,51,545

Appropriation

Effects of adoption of new accounting standard , i.e, Ind AS 115

-

-

Interim dividend

35,292

35,561

35,292

35,561

Corporate dividend tax

-

-

Re-measurement of net defined benefit plans (net of tax)

72

5

-29

154

Acquisition of Non-controlling interests

-

-

515

-

Balance carried forward

1,38,670

1,16,684

1,44,008

1,15,830

Total

1,74,034

1,52,250

1,79,786

1,51,545


2. Changes in the nature of business, if any

There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year 2022-2023.

3. Dividend

During the year under review, the Company has paid two Interim Dividends aggregating to Rs. 8/-per share of Re. 1/- each. The two interim dividends so paid will be placed for confirmation by the members at the ensuing AGM. The total dividend outgo for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 amounted to Rs. 35,292 lacs and dividend pay-out ratio works out to 55.17%. The dividend pay-out is in accordance with the Company''s Dividend Distribution Policy. The Policy is available on the Company''s website www.emamiltd.in.

4. Transfer to reserve

Your Directors do not propose to transfer any amount to the general reserve.

5. Material changes and commitments

No material changes and commitments have occurred from the date of close of the financial year till the date of this Report, which might affect the financial position of the Company.

6. Buyback of Equity Shares

The Board of Directors at its Meeting held on March 24, 2023 approved the Buyback of equity shares from its shareholders/beneficial owners (other than those who are promoters, members of the promoter group or persons in control), from the open market through stock exchange mechanism for an aggregate amount not exceeding INR 18,600

lacs (Rupees Eighteen Thousand Six Hundred Lakh Only) which represented 9.94% and 9.99% of the aggregate of the total paid-up capital and free reserves of the Company based on the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company respectively as at March 31, 2022.

The Buyback process commenced on April 13,2023 and would tentatively close on July 19, 2023. The Company has bought back 17,26,508 equity shares till May 24, 2023 pursuant to the buyback offer by utilizing a sum of Rs. 65,59,44,574 (Rupees Sixty-Five Crores Fifty-Nine Lakhs Forty-Four Thousand Five Hundred and Seventy-Four Only) which represents 35.26% of the Maximum Buyback Size. The Company has completed the process of extinguishment of 7,41,881 Equity Shares bought back under the Buyback Process so far.

7. Share Capital

As on March 31, 2023 the authorised share capital of the company is 50,00,00,000 equity shares of Re. 1 each and the issued, subscribed and fully paid-up share capital of the company is 44,11,50,000 equity shares of Re. 1 each. There has been no change in the Capital during the year.

8. Internal control systems and their adequacy

Your Company has in place an adequate system of internal controls commensurate with its size, requirements and the nature of operations. These systems are designed keeping in view the nature of activities carried out at each location and various business operations.

Your Company''s in-house internal audit department alongwith other audit firms carries out internal audits at all manufacturing locations, offices and sales depots across the country and overseas. The objective is to assess the existence, adequacy and operation of financial and operating controls set up by the Company and to ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and corporate policies.

Your Company''s internal audit department and risk management system have been accredited with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 31000:2018 certifications, respectively.

A summary of all significant findings by the audit department along with the follow-up actions undertaken thereafter is placed before the Audit Committee for review. The Audit Committee reviews the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the report and provides valuable suggestions and keeps the Board of Directors informed about its major observations, from time to time.

Internal financial controls

The Company has in place adequate financial controls commensurate with its size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has in place policies and procedures required to properly and efficiently conduct its business, safeguard its assets, detect frauds and errors, maintain accuracy and completeness of accounting records and prepare financial records in a timely and reliable manner.

9. Subsidiary companies, joint ventures and associate companies

Subsidiary companies

Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the report on performance and financial position of subsidiaries is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company. The Company has a policy for determining the materiality of a subsidiary, which is available at www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/pdf/Policy-for-Determining-Materiality-of subsidiaries.pdf. As of March 31, 2023, your Company had the following subsidiary companies:

i) Emami Bangladesh Ltd., Bangladesh, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited;

ii) Emami Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., Sri Lanka., wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited;

iii) Emami International FZE, UAE, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited;

iv) Creme 21, GmbH, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE;

v) Emami International Personal Care Trading LLC- Dubai, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami international FZE;

vi) Emami Rus (LLC), Russia, a 99.99% subsidiary of Emami International FZE;

vii) Emami Overseas FZE, UAE., wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE;

viii) Pharma Derm SAE Co, Egypt, a 90.60% subsidiary of Emami Overseas FZE;

ix) Brillare Science Pvt. Ltd., an 82.92% subsidiary of Emami Ltd;

x) Helios Lifestyle Private Limited, a 50.40% subsidiary of Emami Limited.

In compliance with IND - AS -110, your Company has prepared its consolidated financial statements, which forms part of this Annual Report. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate statement containing the salient features of the

subsidiary companies in the prescribed form (AOC-1) is a part of the consolidated financial statements. The accounts of the subsidiary companies will be available to any member seeking such information at any point of time. The financial statements of the Company along with the accounts of the subsidiaries will be available at the website of the Company, www. emamiltd.in, and kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company.

Brief financial and operational details of the subsidiary companies are provided hereunder:

Emami Bangladesh Ltd., Bangladesh

Emami Bangladesh Ltd., was incorporated on November 25, 2004 under the Companies Act of Bangladesh. It is engaged in the manufacture, import and sale of cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines from its unit in Dhaka. During the financial year ended March 31, 2023, the Company clocked revenues worth Rs. 17,824 lacs (previous year Rs. 15,501 lacs) and profit after tax of Rs. 3,875 lacs (previous year Rs. 2,597 lacs).

Emami Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka

Emami Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka was incorporated on June 27, 2017, with an objective of tapping the potential of the local market. It started manufacturing locally through a contract manufacturer. During the financial year 2021-2022 name of the Company had been changed from Emami Indo Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. to Emami Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

During the period ended March 31, 2023, the Company earned revenues of Rs. 852 lacs (previous year Rs. 1,785 lacs) and Profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. (53) Lacs {previous year Rs. (174) lacs}.

Emami International FZE

Emami International FZE, was incorporated on November 12, 2005 in the Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE and is governed by the rules and regulations laid down by the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority. It is engaged in the business of purchasing and selling cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2023, the Company clocked revenues worth Rs. 23,479 lacs (previous year Rs. 21,450 lacs) and profit/loss after tax of Rs. 1,465 lacs (previous year Rs. 1,079 lacs).

Creme 21, GmbH (Formerly Known as Fentus 113. GmbH)

Fentus 113 GmbH. Germany, was incorporated on January 3, 2019. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing skin care products.

During the period ended March 31, 2023, the Company earned revenues of Rs 80 lacs [previous year Rs. 985 lacs] and Profit after tax of Rs. (17) Lacs [previous year Rs. (1) lacs].

Emami International Personal Care Trading LLC- UAE

Emami International Personal Care Trading LLC-UAE, was incorporated on January 28, 2022. It has become the Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Emami international FZE w.e.f. February 15, 2022. It is enaged in the trading business of FMCG products.

During the period ended March 31, 2023, the Company earned revenues of Rs. 3,588 lacs (previous year Rs. Nil) and Profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. (677) Lacs [previous year Rs. (4) lacs].

Emami (RUS) LLC

Emami (RUS) LLC was incorporated on August 14, 2018 with an objective of trading of Perfumery products, Cosmetics and Pharma products.

During the period ended March 31, 2023, the Company earned revenues of Rs. 6,254 lacs [previous year Rs. 3,415 lacs] and Profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. 699 lacs [previous year Rs. (758) Lacs ]

Emami Overseas FZE

Emami Overseas FZE was incorporated on November 25, 2010. It is the holding company of Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co. in Egypt.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded nil revenues and Pro fit/(loss) after tax of Rs. (2) lacs [previous year profit of Rs. (8) lac].

Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co.

Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co. was registered on September 6, 1998 under the relevant Companies Act of Egypt.

The Company was acquired to manufacture pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, cosmetics, chemicals, among others as a subsidiary of Emami Overseas FZE in FY 2010-11. The Company has not yet commenced operations.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded nil revenues (previous year Rs. NIL) and profit/ (loss) after tax of Rs. (836) lacs [previous year Rs. (225) lacs].

Brillare Science Private Limited

Brillare Science Private Limited has become a subsidiary of Emami Limited w.e.f. October 1, 2021.

It is engaged in the manufacturing of professional salon products and during the financial year ended

March 31, 2023, the Company earned revenues worth Rs. 1,958 lacs (previous year Rs. 1,772 lac) and Profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. (1,133) Lacs [previous year Rs. (495) lacs].

Helios Lifestyle Private Limited

Helios Lifestyle Private Limited has become a subsidiary of Emami Limited w.e.f 1st July, 2022.

It is engaged in online male grooming sector and during the financial year ended March 31, 2023, earned revenues worth Rs. 11,500 lacs (previous year Rs. 8,278 lacs) and a profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. (2,204) lacs {previous year Rs. (2,701) lacs}.

Associate companies

Tru Native F&B Pvt Ltd.

The Company made strategic investment in Tru Native F&B Pvt Ltd on March 5, 2022. The current strategic investment in Tru Native F & B Pvt. Ltd., is equivalent to 20.65% of its paid up capital on fully diluted basis. Tru Native is a smart nutrition company dedicated to empowering health and fitness enthusiasts with affordable and healthy food & nutrition options.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2023, the Company earned revenues worth Rs 324 lacs (Previous year Rs. 62 lacs) and a profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. (421) lacs (previous year Rs. (117) lacs).

Cannis Lupus Services India Pvt Ltd.

The Company has made strategic investment in Cannis Lupus Services India Pvt Ltd on 21st July, 2022. The current strategic investment in Cannis Lupus Services India Pvt. Ltd. is equivalent to 30% of its paid up capital on fully diluted basis. Cannis Lupus is a pet-care start- up offering Ayurvedic / herbal remedies for pets under the brand "Fur Ball Story".

During the financial year ended March 31, 2023, the Company earned revenues worth Rs 46 lacs (Previous year Rs, 22 lacs) and a profit/(loss) after tax of Rs. (123) lacs (previous year Rs. 5 lacs).

10. Public Deposits

The Company has not accepted any public deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.

11. Non-convertible debentures

The Company did not issue any non-convertible debentures during the financial year 2022-23.

12. Consolidated financial statements

The consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with (Ind AS 110) consolidated financial statements, form part of this Report. The net worth of the consolidated entity as on March 31, 2023, stood at Rs. 2,30,280 lacs as against Rs. 2,07,659 lacs at the end of the previous year.

13. Compliance with Secretarial Standards of ICSI

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has mandated SS-1 and SS-2 with respect to board meetings and general meetings respectively. The Company has ensured compliance with the same.

14. Transfer of Unclaimed Dividend and Unclaimed shares

The details relating to unclaimed dividend and unclaimed shares forms part of the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report.

15. Auditors and Auditors'' Reports Statutory auditor

Your Company''s Statutory Auditors, M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN :301003E/E300005), were re-appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a second term of consecutive five years from the conclusion of 39th Annual General meeting till the conclusion of 44th Annual General Meeting.

The Auditor''s report on the standalone & consolidated financial statement of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2023 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.

Secretarial auditor

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 Company has appointed M/s MKB & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries (FRN: P2010WB042700) as its secretarial auditor to undertake the Secretarial Audit for FY 2022-2023.

The secretarial audit report certified by the secretarial auditors, in the specified form MR-3 is annexed herewith and forms part of this report (Annexure I). The secretarial audit report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks. Furthermore, the Secretarial Auditor M/s MKB & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries,

have also certified the compliance as per the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the same has been intimated to the stock exchanges within the stipulated time.

Cost Auditor

The Company''s Cost Auditors, M/s. V.K. Jain & Co. (FRN: 00049), were appointed by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 13, 2022 to audit the cost accounting records, as may be applicable to the Company for FY 2022-23 and their remuneration was approved during the previous Annual General Meeting.

As per the requirements of section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Company has maintained cost accounts and records in respect of the applicable products for the year ended March 31, 2023.

M/s V. K. Jain & Co has been re-appointed as cost auditors for FY 2023-24 by the Board of Directors in its meeting held on May 25, 2023 and the remuneration payable to the cost auditors is required to be placed before the members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting for their ratification. M/s V. K. Jain & Co. have given their consent to act as Cost Auditors and confirmed that their appointment is within the limits of the section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Accordingly, a resolution seeking members'' ratification for the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is included in the notice convening the Annual General Meeting. The Board recommends the same for approval by members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Pursuant to Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Cost Audit Report for the financial year March 31, 2022 was filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within prescribed time.

16. Conservation of energy, technology and exchange outgo

The particulars of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo in accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts of Companies) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith and forms part of this Report. (Annexure II).

17. Annual Return

In terms of Section 92(3) the Companies Act 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules 2014, a copy of the Annual Return of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2023 is available on the website of the Company at the link http://www.emamiltd.in/ investor-info/index.php#Compliance

18. Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility forms an integral part of your Company''s business activities. The Company carries out its corporate social responsibility initiatives not just in letter but also in spirit and thus has touched thousands of lives across India.

In compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Company has adopted a CSR policy, which is available at: http:// www.emamiitd.in/holisticlivina/pdf/CorporateSocial Responsibility Policy of EmamiLtd.pdf

The Report on CSR expenditures during the FY 202223 is annexed herewith and forms part of this report (Annexure III).

The Company spent Rs. 1059.20 lacs on CSR activities during the year against obligation of Rs. 1023.93 lacs including Rs. 40 lacs which has been deposited into separate bank account towards its on-going project. Also, there is an excess spent of Rs. 7.07 lacs during the year under review which is available for set off in the succeeding Financial Year.

19. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

In accordance with provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rules made thereunder, Shri Sushil Kumar Goenka (DIN: 00149916), Shri Harsha Vardhan Agarwal (DIN: 00150089) and Shri Aditya Vardhan Agarwal (DIN: 00149717) are liable to retire by rotation at the 40th Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.

The first term of appointment of Smt. Mamta Binani & Shri Debabrata Sarkar as Independent Directors of the Company will also be completed on October 28, 2023 and on February 20, 2024 respectively. Considering their skills, expertise and contribution and based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board has proposed their re-appointment for a second term of five consecutive years commencing from October 29, 2023 and February 21, 2024 respectively based on the approval of the Shareholders by way of Special Resolution at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

The above proposed re-appointment of Independent Directors is as per the Board Diversity Policy of the Company.

Pursuant to section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 (as amended) and Regulation 25(8) of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 the Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors that they have met the criteria of Independence.

None of the Directors of the Company is disqualified for being appointed/re-appointed as Director, as specified under section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

A brief resume of the Directors proposed to be reappointed is provided in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting forming part of the Annual report.

The existing Company Secretary, Shri A.K. Joshi''s term is going to complete at the end of closing hours of May 31, 2023 (on his retirement). Upon recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors has appointed Shri Sandeep Kumar Sultania as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from June 01, 2023.

20. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report

As required under Regulation 34 of SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2023 is attached as part of the Annual Report.

21. Dividend Distribution Policy

The Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy, which has been displayed on the website of the Company, http://www.emamiltd.in/ investor-info/pdf /Dividend Distribution Policy Emamiltd.pdf.

22. Board induction, training and familiarisation programme for Independent Directors

Prior to the appointment of an Independent Director, the Company sends him/her a formal invitation along with a detailed note on the profile of the Company, the Board structure and other relevant information. At the time of appointment of the Director, a formal letter of appointment which inter alia explains the role, functions, and responsibilities expected of him/her as a Director of the Company is given. The role, functions, and responsibilities of the Director are also explained in detail and informed about the various compliances required from him/ her as a Director under the various provisions of the Companies Act 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Code of Conduct of the Company and other relevant regulations.

A Director, upon appointment, is formally inducted to the Board. In order to familiarise the Independent Directors about the various business drivers, they are updated through presentations at Board Meetings about the performance and financials of the Company. They are also provided presentations

about the business and operations of the Company from time to time.

The Directors are also updated on the changes in relevant corporate laws relating to their roles and responsibilities as Directors. The details of the Board familiarisation programme for the Independent Directors can be accessed at: http : //www. emamiltd. in/investorinfo/ pdf/EmamiLtdFamiliarisationProgramme ForIndependentDirectors.pdf

23. Performance evaluation

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder, Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Guidance note on Board evaluation issued by SEBI vide its circular dated January 5, 2017, the Company has framed a policy for evaluating the annual performance of its Directors, Chairman, the Board as a whole, and the various Board Committees. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has laid down parameters for performance evaluation in the policy.

The Board also evaluated the performance of each of the Directors, the Chairman, the Board as a whole and all committees of the Board. The process of evaluation is carried out in accordance with the Board Evaluation Policy of the Company and as per the criteria laid down by the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

24. Number of meetings of the Board

The Board of Directors held five meetings during the year on May 13, 2022, July 29, 2022, November 11,2022, February 3, 2023 and March 24, 2023. The maximum gap between any two meetings was less than 120 days, as stipulated under SEBI''s Listing Regulations, 2015. The details of Board Meetings held and attendance of Directors are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this report.

25. Committees of the Board

The Company has constituted/reconstituted various Board-level committees in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015. The Board has the following committees as under:

I. Audit Committee

II. Nomination and Remuneration Committee

III. Share Transfer Committee

IV. Stakeholders Relationship Committee

V. Finance Committee

VI. Corporate Governance Committee

VII. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

VIII. Risk Management committee

IX. Shares Buy-back Committee

Details of all the above Committees along with composition and meetings held during the year under review are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Report.

26. Separate meeting of Independent Directors

Details of the separate meeting of the Independent Directors held and attendance of Independent Directors therein are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Report.

27. Whistle-blower policy

The Company has established an effective Whistleblower policy (Vigil mechanism) and procedures for its Directors and employees. The details of the same are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report. The vigil mechanism of the Company provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of Directors, employees and third parties who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases.

The policy on vigil mechanism may be accessed on the Company''s website at: http://www.emamiltd.in/ investor-info/pdf/WhistleBlowerPolicyEmami.pdf.

28. Remuneration policy

The remuneration policy of the Company aims to attract, retain and motivate qualified people at the executive and Board levels. The remuneration policy seeks to employ people who not only fulfill the eligibility criteria but also have the attributes needed to fit into the corporate culture of the Company. The remuneration policy seeks to provide well-balanced and performance-related compensation packages, taking into account industry standards and relevant regulations.

The remuneration policy ensures that the remuneration to the directors, key managerial personnel and the senior management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the company and its goals. The remuneration policy is consistent with the ''pay-for-performance'' principle.

The Company''s policy on remuneration and appointment of Board members as mentioned in

the Remuneration Policy have been disclosed on the Company''s website: http://www.emamiltd.in/ investor-info/index.php#Compliance

29. Related party transactions

All related party transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year were conducted in the normal course of business on an arm''s length basis. No material contracts or arrangements with related parties were entered into during the year under review.

Accordingly, disclosure of Related Party Transaction as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 in form AOC-2 is not applicable.

During the year, the Audit Committee had granted an omnibus approval for transactions, which were repetitive in nature for one financial year. All such omnibus approvals were reviewed by the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. All related party transactions were placed in the meetings of Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for the necessary review and approval. The Company has developed and adopted relevant SOPs for the purpose of monitoring and controlling such transactions.

Your Company''s policy for transactions with the related party which was reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board, can be accessed at: http://www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/ pdf/PolicyforTransactionswithRelatedParties.pdf.

30. Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments

Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments made by the Company pursuant to Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to financial statements. The Company has granted loans, provided guarantee and made investment in its wholly owned subsidiary(ies) / associate(s) and other body corporate for their business purpose. The Company also holds securities of other body corporates as strategic investor.

31. Particulars of employees and managerial remuneration

The information of employees and managerial remuneration, as required under Section 197(2) read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, and other details are annexed herewith and forms part of this Report. (Annexure IV)

32. Management discussion and analysis and Corporate Governance Report

As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, Management Discussion Analysis, Corporate Governance Practices followed by your Company, together with a certificate from the Company''s auditors confirming compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are an integral part of this Report.

33. Risk management system

The Company has developed and implemented a risk management policy which is periodically reviewed by the management. The system also complies with the requirements laid down under the ISO 31000: 2018 norms.

In accordance with Regulation 21 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the enterprise risk management policy of the Company, which has been duly approved by the Board, is reviewed by the Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee and the Board on a quarterly basis. The risk management process encompasses practices relating to identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of various risks to key business objectives. Besides exploiting the business opportunities, the risk management process seeks to minimise adverse impacts of risk to key business objectives.

34. Prevention of sexual harassment at workplace

Your Company is committed to provide a work environment which ensures that every woman employee is treated with dignity, respect and equality. There is zero-tolerance towards sexual harassment and any act of sexual harassment invites serious disciplinary action.

As per the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH), your Company has established a policy to prevent sexual harassment of its women employees. The policy allows every employee to freely report any such act with the assurance of prompt action to be taken thereon. The policy lays down severe punishment for any such act. The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of internal complaints committee under POSH. During the year under review, the company has received one complaint under the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and it has been resolved. There is no pending case at any of the business places of the Company.

Several initiatives were undertaken during the year to demonstrate the Company''s zero tolerance

philosophy against discrimination and sexual harassment including awareness programme, which included creation and dissemination of comprehensive and easy-to-understand training and communication material.

35. Details of significant and material orders passed by regulators/courts/ tribunals

There was no instance of any material order passed by any regulators/courts/tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company.

36. Other Confirmations

During the year under review, the Company filed an application before the Hon''ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench (NCLT) to initiate corporate insolvency resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code) against Future Retail Limited, C.P (IB) No. 638 of 2022 for recovery of dues which is pending as on 31st March, 2023. Further, there are no instances of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institutions.

37. Directors'' Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to the requirements laid down under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to the Directors'' Responsibility Statement, the Directors confirm that:

I. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2023, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and no material departures have been made;

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 March 31, 2023, and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;

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, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

IV. The annual accounts were prepared on a going concern basis;

V. The Directors have laid down effective internal financial controls to consistently monitor the affairs of the Company and ensured that such internal financial controls were adequate and operating effectively;

VI. The Directors have devised a proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that the same are adequate and operating effectively

38. Acknowledgements

Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation of all stakeholders - shareholders, bankers, dealers, vendors and other business partners for the unstinted support received from them during

the year under review. Your Directors recognise and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution to its progress.

For and on behalf of the Board R.S. Goenka

Place: Kolkata Chairman

Date: May 25, 2023 (DIN - 00152880)


Mar 31, 2022

It gives me great pleasure to share with you the performance of your Company along with audited accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2022. In compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. ("the Act") and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations"), this report covers the financial results and other developments during the financial year from April 1,2021 to March 31,2022

1. Operations Review

In FY22, the Company posted Revenues of H3192 cr. which was 10.8% higher than the previous year. The Company delivered EBIDTA of H952 cr. and Profit after tax of H837 cr which was higher by 84% over the previous year, adjusted profit after tax instead of cash profit at H854 cr also grew by 18% over previous year.

The Company''s domestic business grew by 11% over previous year despite challenges like the pandemic, high cost of raw materials, loss of jobs, sluggish rural demand, and reduction in discretionary spending etc. affecting business across the

sector. Major brands like Pain Management Range grew by 18%, Kesh King grew by 11%, Healthcare range grew by 9%, Male Grooming grew by 16% and 7 Oils in One grew by 29%. During the year Boro Plus grew by just 5% due to high incidence of hygiene sales in previous year and Navratna grew by just 5% on account of loss of sales during peak season in the midst of the 2nd wave of the pandemic.

The Company''s international business grew by 5% despite geopolitical challenges and high base of hygiene range in the previous year. Growth in the International business was led by key geographies like Bangladesh & Sri Lanka in SAARC. The Company''s Institutional business also grew by 26% over previous year.

In March 2022, the Company acquired "Dermicool", one of the leading brands in Prickly Heat and Cool Talc Segment from Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare India Pvt Ltd for a total consideration of H432 crore excluding taxes & duties. With this acquisition, the Company will become leader in this niche category which would also help realise synergetic benefits and optimize costs.

Financial results are summarised below:

Financial results

(H lacs)

Particulars

Standalone

Consolidated

2021-22

2020-21

2021-22

2020-21

Operating income

2,86,687

2,58,228

3,19,203

2,88,053

Profit before interest, depreciation and taxation

1,02,012

94,737

1,04,762

95,332

Interest

345

1,201

507

1,327

Depreciation and amortisation

32,761

36,114

33,478

36,695

Profit Before Tax and Exceptional Items

68,906

57,422

70,777

57,310

Exceptional Items

-

-

518

-

Profit before taxation

68,906

57,422

70,259

57,310

Less: Provision for taxation

- Current tax

12,209

10,034

13,539

11,474

- Deferred tax ( net )

438

(125)

404

(53)

- MAT credit entitlement

(28,809)

-

(28,809)

-

Profit after taxation

85,068

47,513

85,125

48,889

Non-controlling interest

-

-

(232)

1

Profit after minority interest

85,068

47,513

85,357

45,888

Share of profit/(loss) of associate

-

-

(1,458)

418

Profit for the year

85,068

47,513

83,899

45,470

Balance brought forward

67,182

55,105

67,646

57,618

Profit available for appropriation

1,52,250

1,02,618

1,51,545

1,03,088

(H lacs)

Particulars

Standalone

Consolidated

2021-22

2020-21

2021-22

2020-21

Appropriation

Effects of adoption of new accounting standard , i.e, Ind AS 115

-

-

Interim dividend

35,561

35,561

35,561

35,561

Corporate dividend tax

-

Re-measurement of net defined benefit plans (net of tax)

5

(125)

154

(120)

Balance carried forward

1,16,684

67,182

1,15,830

67,646

Total

1,52,250

1,02,618

1,51,545

1,03,088


2. Changes in the nature of business, if any

There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year 2021-2022.

3. Dividend

During the year under review the Company has paid two interim Dividends aggregating to Rs 8/- per share of Re 1/-each. The two interim dividends so paid will be placed for confirmation by the members at the ensuing AGM. The total dividend outgo for the financial year ended March 31, 2022 amounted to H35,561.10 lacs and dividend pay-out ratio works out to 42.4%. The dividend pay-out is in accordance with the Company''s Dividend Distribution Policy. The Policy is available on the Company''s website www.emamiltd.in.

4. Transfer to reserve

Your Directors do not propose to transfer any amount to the general reserve.

5. Material changes and commitments

No material changes and commitments have occurred from the date of close of the financial year till the date of this Report, which might affect the financial position of the Company.

6. Buyback of Equity Shares

The Board of Directors at its Meeting held on February 3, 2022 approved the Buyback of equity shares from its shareholders/ beneficial owners (other than those who are promoters, members of the promoter group or persons in control), from the open market through stock exchange mechanism for an aggregate amount not exceeding INR 16,200 lacs (Rupees Sixteen Thousand Two Hundred Lacs Only) which represented 9.98% and 9.94% of the aggregate of the total paid-up capital and free reserves of the Company based on the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company respectively as at March 31,2021.

The Buyback process commenced on February 9, 2022 and closed on March 21, 2022. The Company has bought back 33,63,740 equity shares pursuant to the buyback offer by

utilizing a sum of H16,121.45 lacs (Rupees Sixteen Thousand One Hundred and Twenty One Lacs Forty Five Thousand Only) which represents 99.52% of the Maximum Buyback Size. The Company has completed the process of extinguishment of the entire 33,63,740 Equity Shares bought back under the Buyback Process.

7. Share Capital

As on 31st March, 2022 the authorised, issued, subscribed and fully paid-up share capital comprises of: Authorised Capital: 50,00,00,000 equity shares of Re. 1/ each; Issued, Subscribed and Fully paid up: 44,11,50,000 equity shares of Re. 1 each after extinguishment of 33,63,740 equity shares bought back under the Buyback process during FY 2021-2022.

8. Internal control systems and their adequacy

Your Company has in place, an adequate system of internal controls commensurate with its size, requirements and the nature of operations. These systems are designed keeping in view the nature of activities carried out at each location and various business operations.

Your Company''s in-house internal audit department carries out internal audits at all manufacturing locations, offices and sales depots across the country. The objective is to assess the existence, adequacy and operation of financial and operating controls set up by the Company and to ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and corporate policies.

Your Company''s internal audit department and risk management system have been accredited with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 31000:2018 certifications, respectively.

A summary of all significant findings by the audit department along with the follow-up actions undertaken thereafter is placed before the Audit Committee for review. The Audit Committee reviews the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the report and provides valuable suggestions and keeps the Board of Directors informed about its major observations, from time to time.

point of time. The financial statements of the Company along with the accounts of the subsidiaries will be available at the website of the Company, www.emamiltd.in, and kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company.

Brief financial and operational details of the subsidiary companies are provided hereunder:

Emami Bangladesh Ltd., Bangladesh

Emami Bangladesh Ltd., was incorporated on November 25,

2004 under the Companies Act of Bangladesh. It is engaged in the manufacture, import and sale of cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines from its manufacturing unit in Dhaka. During the financial year ended March 31, 2022, the Company clocked revenues worth H15,501 lacs (previous year H12,658 lacs) and profit after tax of H2,597 lacs (previous year H1,631 lacs).

Emami Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka

Emami Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka was incorporated on 27th June 2017, with an objective of tapping the potential of the local market, it started manufacturing locally through a contract manufacturer. During the financial year name of the Company has been changed from Emami Indo Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. to Emami Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

During the period ended March 31, 2022, the Company earned revenues of H1,785 lacs (previous year H1,201 lacs) and Profit/(loss) after tax of H(174) Lacs, (previous year H14 lacs).

Emami International FZE, UAE

Emami International FZE, was incorporated on November 12,

2005 in the Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE and is governed by the rules and regulations laid down by the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority. It is engaged in the business of purchasing and selling cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines.

During the financial year ended March 31,2022, the Company clocked revenues worth H21,450 lacs (previous year H22,983 lacs) and profit/loss after tax of H1,079 lacs [previous year H869 lacs].

Creme 21, GmbH (Formerly Known as Fentus 113. GmbH)

Fentus 113 GmbH. Germany, was incorporated on 3rd January, 2019.

During the period ended March 31, 2022, the Company earned revenues of H985 lacs [previous year H1,808 lacs] and Profit after tax of H(1) Lacs [previous year H67 lacs].

Emami International Personal Care Trading LLC- Dubai

Emami International Personal Care Trading LLC, UAE, was incorporated on 28th January, 2022. It has become the Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Emami International FZE w.e.f February 15, 2022.

During the period ended March 31, 2022, the Company earned revenues of Rs Nil lacs and Profit after tax of H(4) Lacs.

Internal financial controls

The Company has in place adequate financial controls commensurate with its size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has in place policies and procedures required to properly and efficiently conduct its business, safeguard its assets, detect frauds and errors, maintain accuracy and completeness of accounting records and prepare financial records in a timely and reliable manner.

9. Subsidiary companies, joint ventures and associate companies Subsidiary companies

Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act 2013 and Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, the report on performance and financial position of subsidiaries is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company. The Company has a policy for determining the materiality of a subsidiary, which is available at www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/pdf/Policy-for-Determining-Materiality-of-Subsidiaries. pdf. As of March 31, 2022, your Company had the following subsidiary companies:

i) Emami Bangladesh Ltd., Bangladesh, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited

ii) Emami Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., Sri Lanka., wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited

iii) Emami International FZE, UAE, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited

iv) Creme 21, GmbH Wholly owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE

v) Emami International Personal Care Trading LLC- Dubai, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami international FZE.

vi) Emami Rus (LLC), Russia, subsidiary of Emami International FZE

vii) Emami Overseas FZE, UAE. , wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE.

viii) Pharma Derm SAE Co, Egypt, subsidiary of Emami Overseas FZE.

ix) Brillare Science Pvt Ltd, Indian subsidiary of Emami Limited

In compliance with IND-AS-110, your Company has prepared its consolidated financial statements, which forms part of this Annual Report. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate statement containing the salient features of the subsidiary companies in the prescribed form (AOC#1) is a part of the consolidated financial statements. The accounts of the subsidiary companies will be available to any member seeking such information at any

Emami (RUS) LLC

Emami (RUS) LLC was incorporated on 14th August, 2018 with an objective of trading of Perfumery products, Cosmetics and Pharma products.

During the period ended March 31, 2022, the Company earned revenues of H3,415 lacs [previous year H3,213 lacs] and Profit after tax of H(764) Lacs [previous year H(207) Lacs]

Emami Overseas FZE, UAE

Emami Overseas FZE was incorporated on November 25, 2010. It is the holding company of Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co. in Egypt.

During the financial year ended March 31,2022, the Company recorded revenues worth H Nil (previous year: nil) and profit after tax of H(8) lacs [previous year profit of H(7) Lacs].

Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co., Egypt

Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co. was registered on September 6, 1998 under the relevant Companies Act of Egypt.

The Company was acquired to manufacture pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, cosmetics, chemicals, among others as a subsidiary of Emami Overseas FZE in FY 2010-11. The Company has not yet commenced operations.

During the financial year ended March 31,2022, the Company recorded revenues worth H NIL Lacs (previous year H NIL Lacs) and profit/ loss after tax of H(495) lacs [previous year H10 lacs].

Brillare Science Private Limited, India

Brillare Science Private Limited has become a subsidiary of Emami Limited w.e.f. 1st October, 2021. It is engaged in the manufacturing of professional saloon products and during the financial year ended March 31, 2022, the Company earned revenues worth H1772 Lacs (previous year H971 lac) and Profit/(loss) after tax of H(495) lacs [previous year H(203) lacs].

Associate companies

Helios Life Style Private Limited, India

Helios is engaged in online male grooming sector and during the financial year ended March 31, 2022, earned revenues worth H8278 lacs (previous year H4,286 lacs) and a profit/(loss) after tax of H(2701) lacs (previous year H(1,047) lacs).

Tru Native F&B Pvt Ltd, India

During the year under review, the Company has made strategic investment in Tru Native F & B Pvt Ltd, equivalent to 20.65% of its paid up capital on fully diluted basis. TruNativ is smart nutrition company dedicated to empowering health and fitness enthusiasts with affordable and healthy food & nutrition options. During the financial year ended March 31, 2022, the Company earned revenues worth H62 lacs (Previous year H18 lacs) and previous year H18 lacs a profit/ (loss) after tax of H(117) lacs (previous year H(1) lacs).

10. Public Deposits

The Company has not accepted any public deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.

11. Non-convertible debentures

The Company did not issue any non-convertible debentures during the financial year 2021-22.

12. Consolidated financial statements

The consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with IND-AS 110- consolidated financial statements, form part of this Report. The net worth of the consolidated entity as on March 31,2022, stood at H2,07,659 lacs as against H1,76,265 lacs at the end of the previous year.

13. Secretarial Standards of ICSI

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has mandated SS-1 and SS-2 with respect to board meetings and general meetings respectively. The Company has ensured compliance with the same.

14. Transfer of Unclaimed Dividend and Unclaimed shares

The details relating to unclaimed dividend and unclaimed shares forms part of the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this report.

15. Auditors and Auditors'' Reports Statutory auditor

Your Company''s Statutory Auditors, M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (firm registration number 301003E/E300005), were appointed as the Statutory Auditors from the conclusion of the 34th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 39th Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Audit Committee considering the performance and reputation of M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants recommended for its reappointment in compliance of Section 139 of the Companies Act 2013.

Based on recommendation of Audit Committee, the Board has proposed for reappointment of M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants for the second term of five consecutive years commencing from the conclusion of 39th Annual General Meeting up to the conclusion of 44th Annual General Meeting of the Company for approval of the shareholders at the ensuing AGM.

M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP have consented to the said reappointment, and confirmed that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the limits mentioned under Section 141(3) (g) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014.

The Auditor''s report to the shareholders on the standalone & consolidated financial statement of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March 2022 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.

Secretarial auditor

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 Company appointed M/s MKB & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, as its secretarial auditor to undertake the Secretarial Audit for FY2021-2022.

The secretarial audit report certified by the secretarial auditors, in the specified form MR-3 is annexed herewith and forms part of this report (Annexure I). The secretarial audit report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks. Furthermore, the Secretarial Auditor M/s MKB & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, have also certified the compliance as per the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and same has been intimated to the stock exchanges within the stipulated time.

Cost Auditor

The Company''s cost auditors, M/s. V. K. Jain & Co. (firm registration number 00049), were appointed by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 25, 2021 to audit the cost accounting records, as may be applicable to the Company for FY 2021-22, and their remuneration was approved during the previous Annual General Meeting.

As per the requirements of section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Company has maintained cost accounts and records in respect of the applicable products for the year ended March 31, 2022.

M/s V. K. Jain & Co, were reappointed as cost auditors for FY 2022-23 by the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 13th May, 2022 and the remuneration payable to the cost auditors is required to be placed before the members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting for their ratification. M/s V. K. Jain & Co. have given their consent to act as Cost Auditors and confirmed that their appointment is within the limits of the section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Accordingly, a resolution seeking members'' ratification for the remuneration payable to them is included in the notice convening the Annual General Meeting. The Board recommends the same for approval by members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Pursuant to Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Cost Audit Report for the financial year March 31, 2021 was filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within prescribed time.

16. Conservation of energy, technology and exchange outgo

The particulars of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo in accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts of Companies) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith and forms part of this Report. (Annexure II)

17. Annual Return

In terms of Section 92(3) the Companies Act 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules 2014, the Draft Annual Return of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March 2022 is available on the website of the Company at the link http://www.emamiltd.in/ investor-info/index.php#Compliance

18. Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility forms an integral part of your Company''s business activities. The Company carries out its corporate social responsibility initiatives not just in letter but also in spirit and thus has touched thousands of lives across India.

In compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Company has adopted a CSR policy, which is available at: http://www.emamiltd.in/holisticliving/pdf/ Corporate Social Responsibility Policy of EmamiLtd.pdf

The Annual Report on CSR expenditures for the FY 2021-22 is annexed herewith and forms part of this report (Annexure III).

The Company spent H908.33 Lacs on CSR activities during the year against obligation of H882.25 Lacs including H75 lacs which has been deposited into separate Bank account towards its on-going projects.

The Company has spent H28.2 Lacs over and above the CSR obligations for the FY 2021-22, hence this amount will be carried forward for set-off against CSR expenditure in the next financial year.

19. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

In accordance with provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rules made thereunder, Smt. Priti A. Sureka (DIN 00319256), Shri Prashant Goenka (DIN 00703389) and Shri Mohan Goenka (DIN 00150034) are liable to retire by rotation at the 39th Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment.

During the year under review, upon recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approval of the Board of Directors and Shareholders, following changes have been effected-

Shri R. S. Agarwal and Shri R. S. Goenka founders of the company have not opted to continue their executive positions after completion of their respective terms on March 31, 2022. The Board of the Directors recognized and appreciated their immense contribution in building and growing the organization as founders and noted their desire to step down from their Executive positions while continuing on the Board. Accordingly, the Board unanimously decided to appoint Shri R.S. Agarwal as Chairman Emeritus and Shri R.S. Goenka as Non-Executive Chairman effective 1st April, 2022.

The Board also acceded to Shri Sushil Kumar Goenka''s desire to step down from his current position as the Managing Director of Emami Ltd as part of the transition process and has re-appointed him as a Whole-Time Director with the specific responsibility of operations, procurement & packaging of the Company effective 1st April,2022.

Consequently, the Board elevated Shri Harsha V Agarwal and Shri Mohan Goenka, Whole-Time Directors of Emami Limited as Vice Chairman-cum-Managing Director and Vice Chairman-cum-Whole Time Director, respectively, effective 1st April, 2022 to steer the organisation forward.

Independent Directors

With effect from close of business hours of 2nd August, 2021, Smt. Rama Bijapurkar, (Woman Independent Director) resigned from the Board of the Company in view of the changes she wanted to make with respect to her portfolio of professional work and time. The Board put on records its appreciation for valuable guidance rendered by her during her tenure as an Independent Director of the Company.

Smt. Mamta Binani was appointed by the Board and approved by the Shareholders as an Independent Director (Woman Independent Director) of the Company for a period of two years with effect from 29th October, 2021.

The second term of five Independent Directors of the Company, namely Dr Y. P. Trivedi, Dr K. N. Memani, Shri P. K. Khaitan, Shri S.B. Ganguly and Shri Amit Kiran Deb will be completed on 1st August 2022.

The first term of appointment of Shri C. K. Dhanuka as an Independent Director of the Company will also be completed on 1st August, 2022. On the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board has proposed his re-appointment for the second term of five consecutive years commencing from 2nd August, 2022 subject to approval of the Shareholders.

The above proposed re-appointment of Independent Director is as per the Board Diversity Policy of the Company.

Pursuant to section 149 of The Companies Act, 2013 (as amended) and Regulation 25(8) of SEBI Listing Regulations,

2015 the Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors that they have met the criteria of independence.

None of the Directors of the Company is disqualified for being appointed/re-appointed as Director, as specified under section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

A brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/ reappointed, is provided in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting forming part of the Annual report.

20. Business responsibility report

As required under Regulation 34 of SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, the Business Responsibility Report of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,2022 is attached as part of the Annual Report.

21. Dividend Distribution Policy

The Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy, which has been displayed on the website of the Company, http://www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/pdf/Dividend_ Distribution_Policy_Emamiltd.pdf.

22. Board induction, training and familiarisation programme for Independent Directors

Prior to the appointment of an Independent Director, the Company sends him/her a formal invitation along with a detailed note on the profile of the Company, the Board structure and other relevant information. At the time of appointment of the Director, a formal letter of appointment which inter alia explains the role, functions, and responsibilities expected of him/her as a Director of the Company is given. The role, functions, and responsibilities of the Director are also explained in detail and informed about the various compliances required from him/her as a Director under the various provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Code of Conduct of the Company and other relevant regulations.

A Director, upon appointment, is formally inducted to the Board. In order to familiarise the Independent Directors about the various business drivers, they are updated through presentations at Board Meetings about the performance and financials of the Company. They are also provided presentations about the business and operations of the Company from time to time.

The Directors are also updated on the changes in relevant corporate laws relating to their roles and responsibilities

as Directors. The details of the Board familiarisation programme for the Independent Directors can be accessed at: http://www.emamiltd.in/investorinfo/pdf/ EmamiLtdFamiliarisationProgrammeForIndependentDirectors. pdf.

23. Performance evaluation

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder, Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Guidance note on Board evaluation issued by SEBI vide its circular dated January 5, 2017, the Company has framed a policy for evaluating the annual performance of its Directors, Chairman, the Board as a whole, and the various Board Committees. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has laid down parameters for performance evaluation in the policy.

The Board also evaluated the performance of each of the Directors, the Chairman, the Board as whole and all committees of the Board. The process of evaluation is carried out in accordance with the Board Evaluation Policy of the Company and as per the criteria laid down by the NR Committee. The Board members were satisfied with the evaluation process.

24. Number of meetings of the Board

The Board of Directors held six meetings during the year on 25th May 2021, 2nd August 2021, 25th August 2021, 29th October 2021, 3rd February 2022 and 21st March 2022. The maximum gap between any two meetings was less than 120 days, as stipulated under SEBI''s Listing Regulations, 2015. The details of Board Meetings held and attendance of Directors are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this report.

25. Committees of the Board

The Company has constituted/reconstituted various Board-level committees in accordance with the requirements of Companies Act 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The Board has the following committees as under:

I. Audit Committee

II. Nomination and Remuneration Committee

III. Share Transfer Committee

IV. Stakeholders Relationship Committee

V. Finance Committee

VI. Corporate Governance Committee

VII. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

VIII. Risk Management committee

IX. Buy back Committee (Formed on 3rd February 2022 for the purpose of Buyback of equity shares of the company during FY 2021-22)

Details of all the above Committees along with composition and meetings held during the year under review are provided

in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Report.

26. Separate meeting of Independent Directors

Details of the separate meeting of the Independent Directors held and attendance of Independent Directors therein are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance, forming part of this Report.

27. Whistle-blower policy

The Company has established an effective Whistle-blower policy (Vigil mechanism) and procedures for its Directors and employees. The details of the same are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report. The policy on vigil mechanism may be accessed on the Company''s website at: http://www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/pdf/WhistleBlowerPolicyEmami.pdf.

28. Remuneration policy

The remuneration policy of the Company aims to attract, retain and motivate qualified people at the executive and Board levels. The remuneration policy seeks to employ people who not only fulfil the eligibility criteria but also have the attributes needed to fit into the corporate culture of the Company. The remuneration policy seeks to provide well-balanced and performance-related compensation packages, taking into account industry standards and relevant regulations.

The remuneration policy ensures that the remuneration to the directors, key managerial personnel and the senior management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the company and its goals. The remuneration policy is consistent with the ''pay-for-performance'' principle.

The Company''s policy on remuneration and appointment of Board members as mentioned in the Remuneration Policy have been disclosed on the Company''s website: http://www. emamiltd.in/investor-info/index.php#Compliance

29. Related party transactions

All related party transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year were conducted at an arm''s length basis. No material contracts or arrangements with related parties were entered into during the year under review.

Accordingly, disclosure of Related Party Transaction as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 in form AOC-2 is not applicable.

During the year, the Audit Committee had granted an omnibus approval for transactions, which were repetitive in nature for one financial year. All such omnibus approvals were reviewed

by the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. All related party transactions were placed in the meetings of Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for the necessary review and approval. The Company has developed and adopted relevant SOPs for the purpose of monitoring and controlling such transactions.

Your Company''s policy for transactions with the related party which was reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board, can be accessed at: http://www.emamiltd.in/ investor-info/pdf/PolicyforTransactionswithRelatedParties. pdf.

30. Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments

Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments made by the Company pursuant to Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to financial statements. The Company has granted loans, provided guarantee and made investment in its wholly owned subsidiary(ies) / associate(s) and other body corporate for their business purpose. The Company also hold securities of other bodies corporate as strategic investors.

31. Particulars of employees and managerial remuneration

The information of employees and managerial remuneration, as required under Section 197(2) read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, and other details are annexed herewith and forms part of this Report. (Annexure IV)

32. Management discussion and analysis and Corporate Governance Report

As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, Management Discussion Analysis, Corporate Governance Practices followed by your Company, together with a certificate from the Company''s auditors confirming compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are an integral part of this Report.

33. Risk management system

The Company has developed and implemented a risk management policy which is periodically reviewed by the management. The system also complies with the requirements laid down under the ISO 31000: 2018 norms.

In accordance with Regulation 21 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the enterprise risk management policy of the Company, which has been duly approved by the Board, is reviewed by

the Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee and the Board on a quarterly basis. The risk management process encompasses practices relating to identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of various risks to key business objectives. Besides exploiting the business opportunities, the risk management process seeks to minimise adverse impacts of risk to key business objectives.

34. Prevention of sexual harassment at workplace

Your Company is committed to provide a work environment which ensures that every woman employee is treated with dignity, respect and equality. There is zero-tolerance towards sexual harassment and any act of sexual harassment invites serious disciplinary action.

As per the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH), your Company has established a policy to prevent sexual harassment of its women employees. The policy allows every employee to freely report any such act with the assurance of prompt action to be taken thereon. The policy lays down severe punishment for any such act. The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of internal complaints committee under POSH. During the year under review, the company has not received any Complaint.

Several initiatives were undertaken during the year to demonstrate the Company''s zero tolerance philosophy against discrimination and sexual harassment including awareness programme, which included creation and dissemination of comprehensive and easy-to-understand training and communication material.

35. Details of significant and material orders passed by regulators/courts/tribunals

There was no instance of any material order passed by any regulators/courts/tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company.

36. Directors'' Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to the requirements laid down under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to the Directors'' Responsibility Statement, the Directors confirm that:

I. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2022, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and no material departures have been made.

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 March 31, 2022, and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date.

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, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.

IV. The annual accounts were prepared on a going concern basis.

V. The Directors have laid down effective internal financial controls to consistently monitor the affairs of the Company and ensured that such internal financial controls were adequate and operating effectively.

VI. The Directors have devised a proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that the same are adequate and operating effectively.

37. Acknowledgements

Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation of all stakeholders - shareholders, bankers, dealers, vendors and other business partners for the unstinted support received from them during the year under review. Your Directors recognise and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution to its progress.

For and on behalf of the Board

Place: Kolkata R.S. Goenka

Date: 13th May, 2022 Chairman


Mar 31, 2021

It gives me great pleasure to share with you the performance of your Company along with audited accounts for the financial year ended March 31,2021.

1. Operations Review

The financial year under review continued to remain challenging. While, the industry had just recovered from the ripple effects of GST implementation and demonetisation, it faced a daunting task of not only trying to overcome an extended liquidity crunch but an unprecedented and unexpected onslaught of Covid-19 led pandemic across the world, resulting in a complete lockdown across the country in the first quarter of FY21.

Company''s operations until the first fortnight of April witnessed significant disruptions affecting the pre-season sale of the Company''s summer products, thereby impacting the overall business. Further, a decline in consumption was also witnessed due to rising unemployment which in turn led to a significant drop in demand from low-income groups. This led to a consumer shift towards more essential products like food and groceries, affecting the sale of niche and discretionary products manufactured by the Company.

To ensure safety of employees, the Company implemented "Work from Home" policy and temporarily suspended manufacturing operations at the units. However, production later commenced in phased manner in accordance with Government''s advisory for Industrial operations with limited manpower maintaining covid safety protocols such as social distancing.

Despite the severe impact of the unprecedented nation-wide lockdown on the offtakes in April, which led to disruptions in the supply chain, the Company faced the challenges head-on

and tweaked their strategies to suit the dynamic environment in order to ensure that the sales improved and grew on a Y-o-Y basis June onwards. Thereafter the company bounced back strongly and closed the year with a 8% growth in revenues (despite a 26% decline in Q1FY21).

During the year, the Company''s major brands like Zandu Healthcare range grew by 45%, Pain Management brands grew by 23%, Kesh King range grew by 15%, BoroPlus range grew by 15% and 7 Oils in One grew by 10%. However, Navratna declined by 8% on account of loss of sales during peak season in the midst of nationwide lockdown.

The company''s leading male grooming brand, Fair and Handsome had not performed well in the last financial year due to liquidity crunch, lower disposable incomes and increased preference for facial hair within the age group of 20 to 29 years (moderating surface application area by 25-30%). The company undertook corrective actions and relaunched the brand in Q3FY21 around a new re-positioning strategy comprising revamped formulation, packaging and communication. The products were renamed as Fair and Handsome Radiance Cream and Fair and Handsome Instant Radiance Face Wash and a new differentiated packaging design was introduced for Fair and Handsome Facewash in line with Men''s Face Wash category codes. The result is that although Fair and Handsome declined by 19% in FY21, the brand reported attractive growth of 18% in H2FY21.

The pandemic also highlighted the necessity & importance of health and hygiene which the consumer trend reflected based on buying patterns. The company took cognizance of the same and introduced more than 50 new products and variants, majorly in the health and hygiene categories during the year. BoroPlus, with its nation-wide strong brand equity

for its antiseptic and germ protection properties introduced a personal hygiene range consisting ofHand Sanitizer, Antiseptic Soap, Antiseptic Handwash, Hygiene Liquid and Body wash which received a very encouraging market response. Under the Zandu Healthcare range, the company introduced Zandu Ayurvedic Sanitizer, Zandu Ortho Vedic Pain relief oil, Zandu Ayush Kwath Powder, Zandu Single herbs range, Zandu Immu Soft Chews, Zandu Health Juices, Zandu Tulsi and Haldi Drops, among others. The company also forayed into the home hygiene category and launched a new brand "EMASOL" which offers a complete range of home hygiene products, with the unique proposition of 24 hr protection. The Emasol range included a Disinfectant Floor Cleaner, Disinfectant Toilet Cleaner, Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner, Antibacterial Dish Wash Gel and an All Purpose Sanitizer. The initial consumer response to the just launched brand looks promising.

The current Pandemic also brought heightened awareness and relevance of Ayurvedic immunity boosters like Chyavanprash, Honey, etc. which led to increased consumer household penetration & consumption of the products. The company also launched "Immune India offer" to make Zandu Immunity boosters affordable to a large section of Indians and help them build their immunity levels in the COVID pandemic environment. The Zandu Immunity booster range registered a robust 113% growth during the year.

During the year, all the sales channels posted convincing growth. New age channels like Modern Trade grew by 15% and e-commerce channel grew by more than 3 times during the year and increased its contribution by 190bps to 2.9% of domestic business in FY21. Modern Trade independent stores, also known as Standalone self-service stores grew very well post COVID. The Company created a separate organization structure and activation programmes to drive offtakes of new launches as well as higher margin on larger packs. The company also launched its very own e-commerce portal www.zanducare.com, as a brand store for Zandu Healthcare products. The portal caters to the e-commerce audience with existing as well as newly launched and digital first multiple e-commerce specific products and offers free doctor consultation facility for consumers. Within a short span of its launch, the portal received wide acceptance and appreciation by the consumers and has been ranked as #1 portal in India in the health and alternative health and remedy category by Similarweb.

During the year, the company roped in Bollywood superstar Salman Khan to endorse Navratna and Fair and Handsome. The new commercials with Salman Khan generated good consumer traction for the brands. The company also roped in Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan to endorse EMASOL range of home hygiene products and Bollywood stars Juhi Chawla and Ayushmann Khurrana to endorse BoroPlus range of hygiene products. The Company also launched a digital campaign with Salman Khan for Navratna Oil, which was a run-away success garnering an overall 5.8 million videos created by the participants, with video views of 4.6 billion. Further, digital campaigns for Zandu Balms, BoroPlus Hand Sanitizer and Zandu Healthcare range on various social media platforms also garnered very encouraging consumer response.

To augment the current distribution strength, the company outlined a clear strategy to drive growth aggressively in the rural market. Digitalisation of Rural Salesforce (Launch of Rural SFA) was completed successfully during the year, enabling the Rural sales team to capture all market orders digitally & manage sub stockist inventories. The company has also embarked on a focussed rural expansion drive under Project Khoj through expansion of rural footprint in the top 4 potential rural contributing States.

The company''s international business on net sales reported an impressive growth of 12.1%, driven by strong performance across key markets and introduction of the hygiene range. Further, the strategy of identifying & tapping opportunities in markets that has high hair oil usage, with brands like Kesh King & 7 Oils in One paid off well in International markets. During the year, 7 Oils in One became one of the largest selling brands in the International markets after the Company launched 7 new variants under the brand and initiated a media campaign with a Bangladesh based celebrity, Ms. Bidya Sinha (Mim). The recently acquired German brand, Creme 21 was extended to North America, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other international markets performing exceptionally well during the year.

During the year, the company significantly improved its profitability and margins due to benign raw material costs and strict cost controls. The Company strengthened process efficiency through a cost saving project called WoW (War on Waste) across functions like media, raw material procurement, production, packaging and supply chain. In FY21, Gross Margins at 67.7% grew by 70bps. EBIDTA at H883.1 crore, grew by 27.9% and EBIDTA margins which are at an all-time high of 30.7% grew by 470 bps. Profit after Tax at H458.9 crore grew by 48.8% with margins at 15.9% increasing by 430 bps and Cash Profits at H821.7 crore also grew by 28.5% times with margins at 28.5% increasing by 440 bps.

The company rewarded its shareholders handsomely during the year by announcing dividends amounting to H8/- per share. The Company also completed a buyback acquiring 94.2 lacs shares for H192 crore in FY21. Post buyback, the promoter stake now stands at 53.86%. The Company''s performance was also reflected in the stock price, which grew by nearly 3 times during the year.

The Company continued to be a responsible FMCG player growing sustainably. The company supported community building and worked on reducing consumption of natural resources. The company spent H7.8 crore on CSR, touching the lives of 33,718 individuals. The company also undertook initiatives that helped to moderate use of fossil fuel, reduce carbon footprint, recycle water in its manufacturing process.

The company believes that its evolved business model will be more relevant in a new world facing the challenge of COVID-19 as the pandemic has driven the consumers to shift focus towards hygiene, healthcare and wellness.

Financial results

(H in Lacs)

Particulars

Standalone

Consolidated

2020-21

2019-20

2020-21

2019-20

Operating income

2,58,228

2,38,992

2,88,053

2,65,488

Profit before interest, depreciation and taxation

94,737

68,612

95,332

74,762

Interest

1,201

1,890

1,327

2,101

Depreciation and amortisation

36,114

32,610

36,695

33,633

Profit Before Tax and Exceptional Items

57,422

34,111

57,310

39,027

Exceptional Items

-

326

-

1,068

Profit before taxation

57,422

33,786

57,310

37,959

Less: Provision for taxation

- Current tax

10,034

6,427

11,474

7,984

- Deferred tax (net)

(125)

(1,553)

(53)

(857)

-MAT credit entitlement

-

-

-

-

Profit after taxation

47,513

28,912

48,889

30,832

Share of minority interest

-

-

1

(61)

Profit after minority interest

47,513

28,912

45,888

30,893

Share of profit/(loss) of associate

-

418

(602)

Profit for the year

47,513

28,912

45,470

30,291

Cash profit

83,627

61,522

82,165

63,924

Balance brought forward

55,105

69,964

57,618

71,121

Profit available for appropriation

1,02,618

98,876

1,03,088

1,01,413

Appropriation

Effects of adoption of new accounting standard, i.e, Ind AS 115 ##

-

-

-

-

Final dividend

35,561

36,315

35,561

36,315

Corporate dividend tax

-

7,465

-

7,465

Re-measurement of net defined benefit plans (net of tax)

(125)

(8)

(120)

16

Balance carried forward

67,182

55,104

67,646

57,617

Total

1,02,618

98,876

1,03,088

1,01,413


2. Changes in the nature of business, if any

There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year 2020-21.

3. Dividend

During the year under review the Company has paid two interim Dividends aggregating to H8/- per share of HI/- each. The interim dividends so paid will be placed for approval by the members at the ensuing AGM in adherence with Dividend Distribution Policy.

The total dividend outgo for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 amounted to H35,561.10 lacs. The dividend payout ratio works out to 74.85%.

4. Transfer to reserve

Your Directors do not propose to transfer any amount to the general reserve.

5. Material changes and commitments

No material changes and commitments have occurred from the date of close of the financial year till the date of this Report, which might affect the financial position of the Company.

6. Share Capital

The authorised, issued, subscribed and fully paid-up share capital comprises of: Authorised Capital: 50,00,00,000 equity shares of H1/- each (as on 31st March, 2021) Issued, Subscribed and Fully paid up: 44,45,13,740 equity shares of H1/- each (as on 31st March, 2021).

7. Buyback of Equity Shares

In line with achieving the overall shareholders'' value, efficient utilization of surplus Fund, increase Earnings per share and increase in the return on capital & return on net worth, the Board of Directors at its Meeting held on March 19, 2020 approved the Buyback of fully paid-up equity shares of the

face value of H1/- (Indian Rupees One Only) of the Company, each from its shareholders/beneficial owners (other than those who are promoters, members of the promoter group or persons in control), from the open market through stock exchange mechanism for an aggregate amount not exceeding H19,199.43 lacs (One ninety one crore ninety nine lacs and forty three thousand only) which represents 10% and 9.94% of the aggregate of the total paid-up capital and free reserves of the Company based on the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company respectively as at March 31,2019.

The Company bought back 94,21,498 equity shares pursuant to the buyback offer in dematerialized form from open market by utilizing a sum of H19,198.73 lacs (Rupees One ninety one crore ninety eight lacs and seventy three thousand) which represents 99.9963% of the Maximum Buyback Size, the Buy back process was closed on 9th July, 2020.

8. Internal control systems and their adequacy

Your Company has in place, an adequate system of internal controls commensurate with its size, requirements and the nature of operations. These systems are designed keeping in view the nature of activities carried out at each location and various business operations.

Your Company''s in-house internal audit department carries out internal audits at all manufacturing locations, offices and sales depots across the country. The objective is to assess the existence, adequacy and operation of financial and operating controls set up by the Company and to ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and corporate policies.

Your Company''s internal audit department and risk management system have been accredited with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 31000:2009 certifications, respectively.

A summary of all significant findings by the audit department along with the follow-up actions undertaken thereafter is placed before the Audit Committee for review. The Audit Committee reviews the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the report and provides valuable suggestions and keeps the Board of Directors informed about its major observations, from time to time.

Internal financial controls

The Company has in place adequate financial controls commensurate with its size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has in place policies and procedures required to properly and efficiently conduct its business, safeguard its assets, detect frauds and errors, maintain accuracy and completeness of accounting records and prepare financial records in a timely and reliable manner.

9. Subsidiary and associate companies

A. Subsidiary companies

Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act 2013 and Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, the report on

performance and financial position of subsidiaries is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company. The Company has a policy for determining the materiality of a subsidiary, which is available at www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/pdf/Policy-for-Determining-Materiality-of-Subsidiaries. pdf. As of March 31, 2021, your Company had the following subsidiary companies:

i) Emami Bangladesh Ltd., wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited

ii) Emami Indo Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited

iii) Emami International FZE, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited

iv) Emami Overseas FZE, UAE, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE.

v) Creme 21 (Formerly Known as Fentus 113. GmbH, Germany), wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE

vi) Emami Rus (LLC), Russia, subsidiary ofEmami International

FZE

vii) Pharma Derm SAE Co, Egypt, subsidiary of Emami Overseas FZE.

*Fravin Pty. Ltd., Abache Pty. Ltd. and Diamond Bio-tech Laboratories Pty. Ltd. ceased to be the Subsidiaries of the Company with effect from 16th December

2020.

In compliance with IND-AS-110, your Company has prepared its consolidated financial statements, which forms part of this Annual Report. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate statement containing the salient features of the subsidiary companies in the prescribed form (AOC#1) is a part of the consolidated financial statements. The accounts of the subsidiary companies will be available to any member seeking such information at any point of time. The financial statements of the Company along with the accounts of the subsidiaries will be available at the website of the Company, www.emamiltd.in, and kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company.

Brief financial and operational details of the subsidiary companies are provided hereunder:

Emami Bangladesh Ltd.

Emami Bangladesh Ltd., was incorporated on November 25,

2004 under the Companies Act of Bangladesh. It is engaged in the manufacture, import and sale of cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines from its manufacturing unit in Dhaka. During the financial year ended March 31, 2021, the Company clocked revenues worth H12,658 lacs (previous year H14,105 lacs) and profit after tax of H1,631 lacs (previous year H2, 634 lacs).

Emami International FZE

Emami International FZE, was incorporated on November 12,

2005 in the Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE and is governed by the rules and regulations laid down by the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority. It is engaged in the business of purchasing and selling cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines.

During the financial year ended March 31,2021, the Company clocked revenues worth H22,983 lacs (previous year H17,517 lacs) and profit/loss after tax of H869 lacs [previous year H(4,251) lacs].

Emami Overseas FZE

Emami Overseas FZE was incorporated on November 25, 2010. It is the holding company of Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co. in Egypt.

During the financial year ended March 31,2021, the Company recorded revenues worth HNil (previous year: nil) and profit after tax of H(7) lacs [previous year profit of H(9) lacs].

Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co.

Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co. was registered on September 6, 1998 under the relevant Companies Act of Egypt.

The Company was acquired to manufacture pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, cosmetics, chemicals, among others as a subsidiary of Emami Overseas FZE in FY 2010-11. The Company has not yet commenced operations.

During the financial year ended March 31,2021, the Company recorded revenues worth HNIL lacs (previous year H126 lacs) and profit/ loss after tax of H10 lacs [previous year H27 lacs].

Emami Indo Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

Emami Indo Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka was incorporated on 27th June 2017, with an objective of tapping the potential of the local market, it started manufacturing locally through a contract manufacturer.

During the period ended March 31, 2021, the Company earned revenues of H 1,201 lacs (previous year H1,019 lacs) and Profit/(loss) after tax of H14 lacs, (previous year H(20) lacs).

Emami (RUS) LLC

Emami (RUS) LLC was incorporated on 14th August, 2018 with an objective of dealing of Perfumery, Cosmetics and Pharma products.

During the period ended March 31, 2021, the Company earned revenues of H3,213 lacs [previous year H3,310 lacs] and Profit after tax of H(207)[previous year H23 lacs]

Creme 21 (Formerly Known as Fentus 113. GmbH, Germany)

Fentus 113 GmbH. Germany, was incorporated on 3rd January, 2019.

During the period ended March 31, 2021, the Company earned revenues of H1,808 lacs [previous year H1,073 lacs] and Profit / loss after tax of H67 lacs [previous year H(37) lacs].

B. Associate companies

Helios Life Style Private Limited

Helios is engaged in online male grooming sector and during the financial year ended March 31, 2021, earned revenues worth H4,286 lacs (previous year H3,923 lacs) and a profit/(loss) after tax of H(1,047) lacs (previous year H(1,474) lacs).

Brillare Science Private Limited

Brillare is engaged in manufacturing of professional saloon products and during the financial year ended March 31,2021, the Company earned revenues worth H971 lacs (previous year H441 lacs) and Profit/(loss) after tax of H(203) lacs [previous year H(356) lacs].

10. Public Deposits

The Company has not accepted any public deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.

11. Non-convertible debentures

The Company did not issue any non-convertible debentures during the financial year 2020-21.

12. Consolidated financial statements

The consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with IND-AS 110- consolidated financial statements, form part of this Report. The net worth of the consolidated entity as on March 31,2021, stood at H1,76,265 lacs as against H1,82,375 lacs at the end of the previous year.

13. Secretarial Standards of ICSI

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has mandated SS-1 and SS-2 with respect to board meetings and general meetings respectively. The Company has ensured compliance with the same.

14. Auditors and Auditors'' Reports

Statutory audit

Your Company''s Auditors, M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (firm registration number 301003E/E300005), were appointed as the Statutory Auditors from the conclusion of the 34th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 39th Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Auditors report to the shareholders on the financial statement of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March 2021 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.

Secretarial audit

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 Company appointed M/s MKB & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, as its secretarial auditor to undertake the Secretarial Audit for FY2020-21. The secretarial audit report certified by the secretarial auditors, in the specified form MR-3 is annexed herewith and forms part of this report (Annexure I). The secretarial audit report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks. Furthermore, the Secretarial Auditor M/s MKB & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, have also certified the compliance as per the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 and same has been intimated to the stock exchanges within the stipulated time.

at the 38th Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment.

During the year under review Shri Mohan Goenka (DIN 00150034) and Shri H. V. Agarwal (DIN 00150089), were reappointed as Whole-time Directors of the Company and Shri Sushil Kumar Goenka (DIN 00149916) was reappointed as Managing Director of upon completion of their present terms for a further period of 5 (five) years subject to approval of the members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors that they have met the criteria of independence as prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015.

None of the Directors of the Company is disqualified for being appointed as Director, as specified under section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

A brief resume of the Directors proposed to be reappointed, is provided in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting forming part of the Annual report.

19. Business responsibility report

As required under Regulation 34 of SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, the Business Responsibility Report of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 is attached as part of the Annual Report.

20. Dividend Distribution Policy

The Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy, which is disclosed in (Annexure IV). The same is also displayed on the website of the Company, http://www.emamiltd.in/ investor-info/pdf/Dividend_Distribution_Policy_Emamiltd. pdf

21. Board induction, training and familiarisation programme for Independent Directors

Prior to the appointment of an Independent Director, the Company sends him/her a formal invitation along with a detailed note on the profile of the Company, the Board structure and other relevant information. At the time of appointment of the Director, a formal letter of appointment which inter alia explains the role, functions, and responsibilities expected of him/her as a Director of the Company is given. The role, functions, and responsibilities of the Director are also explained in detail and informed about the various compliances required from him/her as a Director under the various provisions of the Companies Act 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Code of Conduct of the Company and other relevant regulations.

A Director, upon appointment, is formally inducted to the Board. In order to familiarise the Independent Directors about the various business drivers, they are updated through presentations at Board Meetings about the performance and financials of the Company. They are also provided

Cost Auditor

Your Company''s cost accountants, M/s. V.K. Jain & Co. (firm registration number 00049), were appointed by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on June 26, 2020 to audit the cost accounting records, as may be applicable to the Company for FY2020-21, and their remuneration was approved during the previous Annual General Meeting.

M/s V. K. Jain & Co, were reappointed as cost auditors for FY2021-22 by the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 25th May, 2021 and the remuneration payable to the cost auditors is required to be placed before the members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution seeking members'' ratification for the remuneration payable to them is included in the notice convening the Annual General Meeting. The Board recommends the same for approval by members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

15. Conservation of energy, technology and exchange outgo

The particulars of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo in accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts of Companies) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith and forms part of this Report. (Annexure II)

16. Extract of Annual Return

In terms of Section 92(3) the Companies Act 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules 2014, the extract of annual return of the Company is available on the website of the Company at the link http://www. emamiltd.in/investor-info/index.php#Compliance

17. Corporate social responsibility

Corporate social responsibility forms an integral part of your Company''s business activities. The Company carries out its corporate social responsibility initiatives not just in letter but also in spirit and thus has touched thousands of lives across India.

In compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Company has adopted a CSR policy, which is available at: http://www.emamiltd.in/holisticliving/pdf/ Corporate Social Responsibility Policy of EmamiLtd.pdf

The Annual Report on CSR expenditures for the FY 2020-21 is annexed herewith and forms part of this report (Annexure III).

The Company spent H781.11 lacs on CSR activities during the year against obligation of H778.99 lacs.

18. Directors and key managerial personnel

I n accordance with provisions of Section 152 ofThe Companies Act 2013 read with Rules made thereunder, Shri H. V. Agarwal (DIN 00150089), Shri A. V. Agarwal (DIN 00149717) and Shri R. S. Goenka (DIN 00152880) are liable to retire by rotation

presentations about the business and operations of the Company from time to time.

The Directors are also updated on the changes in relevant corporate laws relating to their roles and responsibilities as Directors. The details of the Board familiarisation programme for the Independent Directors can be accessed at http://www.emamiltd.in/investorinfo/pdf/EmamiLtd FamiliarisationProgrammeForIndependentDirectors.pdf

22. Performance evaluation

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder, Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Guidance note on Board evaluation issued by SEBI vide its circular dated January 5, 2017, the Company has framed a policy for evaluating the annual performance of its Directors, Chairman, the Board as a whole, and the various Board Committees. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has laid down parameters for performance evaluation in the policy.

The Board also evaluated the performance of each of the Directors, the Chairman, the Board as whole and all committees of the Board. The process of evaluation is carried out in accordance with the Board Evaluation Policy of the Company and as per the criteria laid down by the NR Committee. The Board members were satisfied with the evaluation process.

23. Number of meetings of the Board

The Board of Directors held four meetings during the year on 26th June 2020, 7th August 2020, 5th November 2020 and 27th January 2021. The maximum gap between any two meetings was less than 120 days, as stipulated under SEBI''s Listing Requirements, 2015. The details of Board Meetings held and attendance of Directors are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this report.

24. Committees of the Board

The Company has constituted/reconstituted various Board-level committees in accordance with the requirements of Companies Act 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The Board has the following committees as under:

I. Audit Committee

II. Nomination and Remuneration Committee

III. Share Transfer Committee

IV. Stakeholders Relationship Committee

V. Finance Committee

VI. Corporate Governance Committee

VII. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

VIII. Risk Management committee

IX. Buy back Committee (Dissolved on 5th November, 2020)

Details of all the above Committees along with composition and meetings held during the year under review are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Report.


25. Separate meeting of Independent Directors

Details of the separate meeting of the Independent Directors held and attendance of Independent Directors therein are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Report.

26. Whistle-blower policy

The Company has established an effective Whistle-blower policy (Vigil mechanism) and procedures for its Directors and employees. The details of the same are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of this Report. The policy on vigil mechanism may be accessed on the Company''s website at: http://www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/pdf/WhistleBlowerPolicyEmami.pdf.

27. Remuneration policy

The remuneration policy of the Company aims to attract, retain and motivate qualified people at the executive and Board levels. The remuneration policy seeks to employ people who not only fulfil the eligibility criteria but also have the attributes needed to fit into the corporate culture of the Company. The remuneration policy seeks to provide well-balanced and performance-related compensation packages, taking into account industry standards and relevant regulations.

The remuneration policy ensures that the remuneration to the directors, key managerial personnel and the senior management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the company and its goals. The remuneration policy is consistent with the ''pay-for-performance'' principle.

The Company''s policy on remuneration and appointment of Board members as mentioned in the Remuneration Policy have been disclosed on the Company''s website: http://www. emamiltd.in/investor-info/pdf/Remuneration-Policy-Emami-Ltd.pdf and annexed the Directors'' Report which forms part of the Annual Report (Annexure V)

28. Related party transactions

All related party transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year were conducted at an arm''s length basis. No material contracts or arrangements with related parties were entered into during the year under review.

Accordingly, disclosure of Related Party Transaction as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 in form AOC-2 is not applicable.

During the year, the Audit Committee had granted an omnibus approval for transactions, which were repetitive in nature for one financial year. All such omnibus approvals were reviewed by the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. All related party transactions were placed in the meetings of Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for the necessary review and approval. The Company has developed and adopted relevant SOPs for the purpose of monitoring and controlling such transactions.

Your Company''s policy for transactions with the related party which was reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board, can be accessed at: http://www.emamiltd.in/ investor-info/pdf/PolicyforTransactionswithRelatedParties. pdf.

29. Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments

Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments made by the Company pursuant to Section 186 of the Companies Act 2013 are given in the notes to financial statements. The Company has granted loans, provided guarantee and made investment in its wholly owned subsidiary(ies) / associate(s) and other body corporate for their business purpose. The Company also holds securities of other bodies corporate as strategic investors.

30. Particulars of employees and managerial remuneration

The information of employees and managerial remuneration, as required under Section 197(2) read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, and other details are annexed herewith and forms part of this Report. (Annexure VI)

31. Management discussion and analysis and Corporate Governance Report

As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, Management Discussion Analysis, Corporate Governance Practices followed by your Company, together with a certificate from the Company''s auditors confirming compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are an integral part of this Report.

32. Risk management system

The Company has developed and implemented a risk management policy which is periodically reviewed by the management. The system also complies with the requirements laid down under the ISO 31000: 2009 norms.

In accordance with Regulation 21 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the enterprise risk management policy of the Company, which has been duly approved by the Board, is reviewed by the Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee and the Board on a quarterly basis. The risk management process encompasses practices relating to identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of various risks to key business objectives. Besides exploiting the business opportunities, the risk management process seeks to minimise adverse impacts of risk to key business objectives.

33. Prevention of sexual harassment at workplace

Your Company is committed to provide a work environment which ensures that every woman employee is treated with dignity, respect and equality. There is zero-tolerance towards sexual harassment and any act of sexual harassment invites serious disciplinary action.

As per the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH), your Company has established a policy to prevent sexual harassment of its women employees. The policy allows every employee to freely report any such act with the assurance of prompt action to be taken thereon. The policy lays down severe punishment for any such act. The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of internal complaints committee under POSH. During the year under review, the company has received one complaint which has been redressed as per policy and law.

Several initiatives were undertaken during the year to demonstrate the Company''s zero tolerance philosophy against discrimination and sexual harassment including awareness programme, which included creation and dissemination of comprehensive and easy-to-understand training and communication material.

34. Details of significant and material orders passed by regulators/courts/tribunals

There was no instance of any material order passed by any regulators/courts/tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company.

35. Directors'' Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to the requirements laid down under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to the Directors'' Responsibility Statement, the Directors confirm that:

I. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2021, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and no material departures have been made.

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 March 31, 2021, and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date.

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, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.

IV. The annual accounts were prepared on a going concern basis.

V. The Directors have laid down effective internal financial controls to consistently monitor the affairs of the Company and ensured that such internal financial controls were adequate and operating effectively.

VI. The Directors have devised a proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that the same are adequate and operating effectively.

unstinted support received from them during the year under review. Your Directors recognise and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution to its progress.


36. Acknowledgements

Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation of all stakeholders - shareholders, bankers, dealers, vendors and other business partners for the

For and on behalf of the Board

Place: Kolkata R.S. Agarwal

Date: 25th May, 2021 DIN : 00152996

Chairman


Mar 31, 2019

It gives me great pleasure to share with you the performance of your Company along with audited accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2019.

1. Performance highlights

FY2018-19 witnessed the industry recovering from the impacts of GST implementation. The sectoral scenario slowly improved and came back to normalcy, which also helped brighten growth prospects. Hence, despite the challenges, the Company reported a commendable performance. Your Company earned revenues worth RS.2,69,294 Lacs during FY2018-19, reporting a growth of 6%over FY2017-18. It also reported an EBIDTA of RS.72,553 Lacs, a growth of 1% over FY2017-18.

In the past few years, the Company has taken a host of measures for brands like Kesh King, Fair and Handsome as well as the international business to drive growth. The efforts have started paying off dividends. The international business reported a growth of 12% in FY2018-19 over FY2017-18 while the newly-relaunched Kesh King reported a growth of 13%.

The Pacharia plant saw its first full-year of operations backed by superior procedural efficiency and cutting-edge technology. The Company also saw significant savings in costs. The Company continued to invest in branding and communication and roped in a number of celebrities. The Company strengthened its presence in the modern trade channel by making its products available across major online platforms.

During the year under review, the Company has acquired a leading personal care brand, Creme 21, a German brand with strong roots & brand recall. The brand has a strong presence in Middle East and other focus markets offering skin care and body care products such as creams and lotions, shower gels, sun care range, men’s range, etc. The acquisition is expected to boost and complement Emami’s international business & portfolio particularly in MENA, SAARC and Russian markets.

Financial Results

(Rs. lacs)

Particulars

Standalone

Consolidated

2018-19

2017-18

2018-19

2017-18

Revenue from Operations

248327

2,36,427

269294

2,54,083

Profit before interest, depreciation and taxation

74363

72,772

76212

73,894

Interest

1929

3,317

2140

3,431

Depreciation and amortisation

31804

30,531

32531

31,086

Profit Before Tax and Exceptional Items

40629

38924

41541

39377

Exceptional Items

980

-

980

-

Profit before taxation

39650

38,924

40561

39,377

Less: Provision for taxation

- Current tax

8637

6,565

9723

7,275

- Deferred tax ( net )

488

7

366

(49)

- MAT credit entitlement

-

1,400

-

1,400

Profit after taxation

30524

30,952

30473

30,751

Share of minority interest

-

-

(70)

(84)

Profit after minority interest

30524

30,952

30543

30,835

Share of profit/(loss) of associate

-

-

(220)

(121)

Profit for the year

30524

30952

30323

30714

Cash profit

62328

61,482

62854

61,800

Balance brought forward

59082

42,148

63077

46,404

Profit available for appropriation

89606

73100

93400

77,118

Appropriation

Effects of adoption of new accounting standard , i.e, Ind AS 115

977

-

3552

-

Final dividend

15888

11,916

15888

11,916

Corporate dividend tax

3133

2,298

3133

2,298

Re-measurement of net defined benefit plans (net of tax)

(356)

(196)

(294)

(173)

Balance carried forward

69964

59,082

71121

63,077

Total

89606

73,100

93400

77,118

2. Changes in the nature of business, if any

There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year 2018-19.

3. Dividend

Your Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of RS.4/- per share (400% of the Company’s share capital) in adherence with Dividend Distribution Policy. The dividend is subject to approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The dividend, if approved, will be paid to members whose names appear in the Register of Members as on 1st August 2019. With respect to the shares held in dematerialised form, it would be paid to the members whose names are furnished by National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) and Central Depository Services (India) Ltd ( CDSL) as owners on the said date. The total dividend outgo for the financial year ended March 31, 2019 amounted to RS.21889/- lacs including the dividend distribution tax of RS.3732 lacs. The dividend payout ratio works out to 72.2%.

4. Transfer to reserve

Your Directors do not propose to transfer any amount to the general reserve.

5. Material changes and commitments

No material changes and commitments have occurred from the date of close of the financial year till the date of this Report, which might affect the financial position of the Company.

6. Share capital

During the year under review, the Authorised Share capital of the Company was increased from RS.25,00,00,000/- to RS.50,00,00,000/- divided into 50,00,00,000 equity shares of face value of RS.1 each. The Company issued 22,69,67,619 bonus shares of face value of RS.1 each as fully credited on 25th June , 2018 in a ratio of 1:1 (i.e. one equity share for every one equity share already held) to the Members of the Company. With this allotment, the total issued and paid-up capital of the Company has stood to RS.45,39,35,238 comprising 45,39,35,238 equity shares of face value of RS.1 each.

7. Internal control systems and their adequacy

Your Company has in place, an adequate system of internal controls commensurate with its size, requirements and the nature of operations. These systems are designed keeping in view the nature of activities carried out at each location and various business operations.

Your Company’s in-house internal audit department carries out internal audits at all manufacturing locations, offices and sales depots across the country. The objective is to assess the existence, adequacy and operation of financial and operating controls set up by the Company and to ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and corporate policies.

Your Company’s internal audit department and risk management system have been accredited with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 31000:2009 certifications, respectively.

A summary of all significant findings by the audit department along with the follow-up actions undertaken thereafter is placed before the Audit Committee for review. The Audit Committee reviews the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the report and provides valuable suggestions and keeps the Board of Directors informed about its major observations, from time to time.

8. Internal financial controls

The Company has in place adequate financial controls commensurate with its size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has in place policies and procedures required to properly and efficiently conduct its business, safeguard its assets, detect frauds and errors, maintain accuracy and completeness of accounting records and prepare financial records in a timely and reliable manner.

9. Subsidiary and Associate companies

A. Subsidiary Companies

Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act 2013 and Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, the report on performance and financial position of subsidiaries is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company. The Company has a policy for determining the materiality of a subsidiary, which is available at www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/pdf/Policy-for-Determining-Materiality-of-Subsidiaries. pdf As of March 31, 2019, your Company had the following subsidiary companies:

i) Emami Bangladesh Ltd., wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited

ii) Emami International FZE, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited

iii) Emami Indo Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd., Sri Lanka a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited

iv) Emami Rus (LLC), Russia, 99.99% subsidiary of Emami International FZE

v) Emami Overseas FZE, UAE, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE

vi) Pharma Derm S A E Co, Egypt, 90.60% subsidiary of Emami Overseas FZE

vii) Fravin Pty. Ltd., Australia, 85% subsidiary of Emami International FZE

viii) Greenlab Organics Ltd., Australia, a subsidiary of Fravin Pty. Ltd.

ix) Diamond Bio-tech Laboratories Pty. Ltd., Australia, a subsidiary of Fravin Pty. Ltd.

x) Abache Pty Ltd, Australia, a subsidiary of Diamond Bio-tech Laboratories Pty. Ltd.

xi) Fentus 113. GmbH, Germany, Wholly owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE

In compliance with IND-AS-110, your Company has prepared its consolidated financial statements, which forms part of this Annual Report. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate statement containing the salient features of the subsidiary companies in the prescribed form (AOC#1) is a part of the consolidated financial statements. The accounts of the subsidiary companies will be available to any member seeking such information at any point of time. The financial statements of the Company along with the accounts of the subsidiaries will be available at the website of the Company, www.emamiltd.in, and kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company.

Brief financial and operational details of the subsidiary companies are provided hereunder:

Emami Bangladesh Ltd.

Emami Bangladesh Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited, was incorporated on November 25, 2004 under the Companies Act of Bangladesh. It is engaged in the manufacture, import and sale of cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines from its manufacturing unit in Dhaka. During the financial year ended March 31, 2019, the Company clocked revenues worth RS.11,136 lacs (previous year RS.8,884 lacs) and profit after tax of RS.2,021 lacs (previous year RS.1,265 lacs).

Emami International FZE

Emami International FZE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited, was incorporated on November 12, 2005 in the Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE and is governed by the rules and regulations laid down by the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority. It is engaged in the business of purchasing and selling cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2019, the Company clocked revenues worth RS.16,873 lacs (previous year RS.17.430 lacs) and profit after tax of RS.(673) lacs [previous year RS.(316) lacs ].

Emami Indo Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

Emami Indo Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka, which was incorporated on 27th June 2017, is a wholly-owned subsidiary (WOS) of Emami Limited. With an objective of tapping the potential of the local market, it started manufacturing locally in FY 2017-18 through a contract manufacturer.

During the period ended March 31, 2019, the Company earned revenues of RS.752 lacs (previous year RS.402 lacs) and Profit after tax of RS.(59) lacs, (previous year RS.(35) lacs).

Emami (RUS) LLC

Emami (RUS) LLC, a subsidiary of Emami International FZE, UAE, was incorporated on 14th August, 2018 with an objective of trading of Perfumery products, Cosmetics products and Pharma products.

During the period ended March 31, 2019, the Company earned Nil revenues and Profit after tax of RS.(12) Lacs.

Emami Overseas FZE

Emami Overseas FZE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE, was incorporated on November 25, 2010. It is the holding company of Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co. in Egypt.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded revenues worth Nil (previous year: nil) and profit after tax of RS.(8) lacs (previous year profit of RS.804 lacs).

Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co.

Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co. is a 90.60% subsidiary of Emami Overseas FZE and was registered on September 6, 1998 under the relevant Companies Act of Egypt.

The Company was acquired to manufacture pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, cosmetics, chemicals, among others in FY 2010-11. The Company has not yet commenced operations due to volatile political and economic conditions in Egypt.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded revenues worth RS.(67) lacs (previous year RS.326 lacs) and profit after tax of RS.(331) lacs (previous year RS.(529) lacs).

Fravin Pty. Ltd.

Fravin Pty. Ltd. (Australia based subsidiary) is an 85%of Emami International FZE. It was acquired in FY 2014-15. It had major strength in research, development and manufacture of natural and organic personal care products. Fravin is a recipient of various prestigious awards in recognition of its qualitative excellence. Fravin, together with its group companies, manufactures a full range of hair care and skin care products certified by various certification bodies in Australia and United states such as the Australian Certified Organic and the United States Department of Agriculture, to name a few.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2019, the Company clocked revenues worth RS.53 lacs (previous year: RS.147 lacs) and a Profit after tax of RS.(246) lacs (previous year loss of RS.(199) lacs).

Greenlab Organics Limited

Greenlab Organics Limited UK, a UK-based subsidiary of Fravin Pty. Ltd., is involved in registration of brands and related activities. However, it is yet to commence operations.

Diamond Bio Tech Laboratories Pty. Ltd.

Diamond Bio Tech Laboratories Pty. Ltd., an Australia-based subsidiary of Fravin, is involved in the export of organic products.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded Nil revenues (previous year: nil) and a Profit after tax of RS.(4) lacs (previous year RS.(15) lacs).

Abache Pty. Ltd.

Abache Pty. Ltd., a subsidiary of Diamond Bio-Tech Laboratories Pty. Ltd., Abache has several personal care products in its portfolio. Abache was awarded the first place in the ‘Green Formulations’ category at the Sustainable Beauty Awards 2014 held in Paris.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2019, the Company earned Nil revenues (previous year Nil) and Profit after tax of RS.(8) lacs (previous year RS.(17) lacs).

Fentus 113. GmbH, Germany

Fentus 113 GmbH. Germany a wholly owned subsidiary (WOS) of Emami International FZE, UAE, was incorporated on 3rd Jan, 2019.

The Company is in the process of completing the licence & regulatory requirements before commencing the business.

B. Associate companies

Helios Life Style Private Limited

Helios is engaged in online male grooming sector and during the financial year ended March 31, 2019, earned revenues worth RS.2020 lacs (previous year RS.1201 lacs) and a profit after tax of RS.(707) lacs (previous year RS.(544) lacs).

Brillare Science Private Limited

The Company made strategic investment by way of subscribing Compulsory Convertible Preference shares (CCPS) in Brillare, which is engaged in manufacturing of professional saloon products. The said CCPS have been converted into equity shares and the company subsequently holds 34.70% of voting rights of Brillare which has become Associate of the company with effect from 22nd April 2019.

10. Deposits

The Company has not accepted any public deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.

11. Non-convertible debentures

The Company did not issue any non-convertible debentures during the financial year 2018-19.

12. Consolidated financial statements

The consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with IND-AS 110 consolidated financial statements, form part of this Report. The net worth of the consolidated entity as on March 31, 2019, stood at RS.207,606 lacs as against RS.201,361 lacs at the end of the previous year.

13. Secretarial Standards of ICSI

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has mandated SS-1 and SS-2 with respect to board meetings and general meetings respectively. The Company has ensured compliance with the same.

14. Auditors and Auditor Report Statutory auditor

Your Company’s Auditors, M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (firm registration number 301003E/E300005), were appointed as the Statutory Auditors from the conclusion of the 34th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 39th Annual General Meeting of the Company.

The Auditors report to the shareholders on the financial statement of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March 2019 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.

Secretarial auditor

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act 2013, and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company appointed M/s MKB & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, as its secretarial auditor to undertake the secretarial audit for FY2018-19. The secretarial audit report certified by the secretarial auditors, in the specified form MR-3 is annexed herewith and forms part of this report (Annexure I). The secretarial audit report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks. Furthermore, the Secretarial Auditor M/s MKB & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, have also certified the compliance as per the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 and same has been intimated to the stock exchanges within the stipulated time.

Cost auditor

Your Company’s cost accountants, M/s. V.K. Jain & Co. (firm registration number 00049), were appointed by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 3, 2018 to audit the cost accounting records, as may be applicable to the Company for FY2018-19, and their remuneration was approved during the previous Annual General Meeting.

M/s V. K. Jain & Co, were reappointed as cost auditors for FY2019-20 and the remuneration payable to the cost auditors is required to be placed before the members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution seeking members’ ratification for the remuneration payable to them is included in the notice convening the Annual General Meeting. The Board recommends the same for approval by members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

15. Conservation energy, technology and foreign exchange outgo

The particulars of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo in accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts of Companies) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith and forms part of this Report. (Annexure II)

16. Extract of Annual Return

The extracts of the annual return in form MGT 9 in terms of provisions of Section 92, of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, is attached herewith and form part of this report,as (Annexure-III) and the same can be accessed from the website of the Company by clicking on the following link http://www.emamiltd.in

17. Corporate social responsibility

Corporate social responsibility forms an integral part of your Company’s business activities. Your Company is a responsible corporate citizen, supporting activities which benefit the society as a whole and has fulfilled its CSR obligations for FY 2018-19. The Company carries out its corporate social responsibility initiatives not just in letter but also in spirit and thus has touched thousands of lives across India.

In compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Company has adopted a CSR policy, which is available at: http://www.emamiltd.in/holistic-living/pdf/ CorporateSocialResponsibilityPolicyofEmamiLtd.pdf

The Annual Report on CSR expenditures for the FY 2018-19 is annexed herewith and forms part of this report (Annexure IV).

18. Directors and key managerial personnels

In accordance with provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules made thereunder, Shri A.V Agarwal (DIN 00149717), Shri R.S. Goenka (DIN 00152880) and Shri. S.K. Goenka (DIN 00149916) are liable to retire by rotation at the 36th Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment.

The Board of Directors reappointed Shri Prashant Goenka, as Whole-time Director of the Company upon completion of his present term on 19th January 2019 for a period of 5 (five) years w.e.f 20th January 2019 subject to approval of the members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Late Shri M. D. Mallya, ceased to be Director effective from 25th November 2018 due to his sudden demise. The Board puts on record its appreciation for the valuable guidance provided by him during his tenure as an Independent Director of the Company.

Shri Debabrata Sarkar was appointed as an Additional-cum-Independent Director of the Company with effect from February 21, 2019 for a term of 5 (five) years, by the Board of Directors subject to the approval of shareholders at the 36th Annual General Meeting of the Company.

The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015.

None of the Directors of the Company is disqualified for being appointed as Director, as specified under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

A brief resume of the Directors proposed to be reappointed, is provided in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting forming part of the Annual report.

19. Business responsibility report

As required under Regulation 34 of SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, the Business Responsibility Report of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2019 is attached as part of the Annual Report.

20. Dividend Distribution Policy

The Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy, which is disclosed in (Annexure V). The same is also displayed on the website of the Company, http://www.emamiltd. in/investor-info/pdf/Dividend_Distribution_Policy_ Emamiltd.pdf

21. Board induction, training and familiarization programme for Independent Directors

Prior to the appointment of an Independent Director, the Company sends a formal invitation along with a detailed note on the profile of the Company, the Board structure and other relevant information. At the time of appointment of the Director, a formal letter of appointment which inter alia explains the role, functions, and responsibilities expected of him/her as a Director of the Company is given. The role, functions, and responsibilities of the Director are also explained in detail and informed about the various compliances required from him/her as a Director under the various provisions of the Companies Act 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Code of Conduct of the Company and other relevant regulations.

A Director, upon appointment, is formally inducted to the Board. In order to familiarise the Independent Directors about the various business drivers, they are updated through presentations at Board Meetings about the performance and financials of the Company. They are also provided presentations about the business and operations of the Company from time to time.

The Directors are also updated on the changes in relevant corporate laws relating to their roles and responsibilities as Directors. The details of the Board familiarisation programme for the Independent Directors can be accessed at: http //www.emamiltd in/investor-info/pdf/EmamiLtdFamiliarizationProgramme ForIndependentDirectors.pdf

22. Performance evaluation

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder, Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Guidance note on Board evaluation issued by SEBI vide its circular dated January 5, 2017, the Company has framed a policy for evaluating the annual performance of its Directors, Chairman, the Board as a whole, and the various Board Committees. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has laid down parameters for performance evaluation in the policy.

The Board also evaluated the performance of each of the Directors, the Chairman, the Board as whole and all committees of the Board. The process of evaluation is carried out in accordance with the Board Evaluation Policy of the Company and as per the criteria laid down by the NR Committee. The Board members were satisfied with evaluation process.

23. Number of meetings of the Board

The Board of Directors held four meetings during the year on 3rd May 2018, 1st August 2018, 30th October 2018 and 31st January 2019. The maximum gap between any two meetings was less than 120 days, as stipulated under SEBI’s Listing Requirements, 2015. The details of Board Meetings held and attendance of Directors are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this report.

24. Committees of the Board

The Company has constituted various Board-level committees in accordance with the requirements of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The Board has the following committees as under:

I. Audit Committee

II. Nomination and Remuneration Committee

III. Share Transfer Committee

IV. Stakeholders Relationship Committee

V. Finance Committee

VI. Corporate Governance Committee

VII. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

VIII. Risk Management Committee

Details of all the above Committees along with composition and meetings held during the year under review are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Report.

25. Separate meeting of Independent Directors

Details of the separate meeting of the Independent Directors held and attendance of Independent Directors therein are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this Report.

26. Whistleblower policy

The Company has established an effective Whistleblower policy (Vigil mechanism) and procedures for its Directors and employees. The details of the same are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of this Report. The policy on vigil mechanism may be accessed on the Company’s website at: http://www.emamiltd.in/ investor-info/pdf/WhistleBlowerPolicyEmami.pdf

27. Remuneration policy

The remuneration policy of the Company aims to attract, retain and motivate qualified people at the executive and Board levels. The remuneration policy seeks to employ people who not only fulfil the eligibility criteria but also have the attributes needed to fit into the corporate culture of the Company. The remuneration policy seeks to provide well-balanced and performance-related compensation packages, taking into account industry standards and relevant regulations.

The remuneration policy ensures that the remuneration to the directors, key managerial personnel and the senior management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the company and its goals. The remuneration policy is consistent with the ‘pay-for-performance’ principle.

The Company’s policy on remuneration and appointment of Board members as mentioned in the Remuneration Policy have been disclosed on the Company’s website: http://www.emamiltd.in/ investor-info/pdf/Remuneration-Policy-Emami-Ltd.pdf and annexed the Directors’ Report which forms part of the Annual Report (Annexure VI)

28. Related party transactions

All related party transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year were conducted at an arm’s length basis. No material contracts or arrangements with related parties were entered into during the year under review. During the year, the Audit Committee had granted an omnibus approval for transactions, which were repetitive in nature for one financial year. All such omnibus approvals were reviewed by the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. All related party transactions were placed in the meetings of Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for the necessary review and approval. Your Company’s policy for transactions with the related party was reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board, can be accessed at: http://www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/pdf/PolicyforTransactionswithRelatedParties. pdf Accordingly, disclosure of Related party Transaction as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 in form AOC-2 is not applicable.

The Company has developed and adopted relevant SOPs for the purpose of monitoring and controlling such transactions.

29. Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments

Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments made by the Company pursuant to Section 186 of the Companies Act 2013 are given in the notes to financial statements. During the year, the Company has granted loans, provided guarantee and made investment in its wholly owned subsidiary (ies) for their business purpose. The Company has also subscribed to securities of other bodies corporate as strategic investors and the said bodies corporate have issued the said securities for their business purposes. Details of loans granted, guarantee provided and investment made are provided in the notes to the accounts.

30. Particulars of employees and managerial remuneration

The information of employees and managerial remuneration, as required under Section 197(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, and other details are annexed herewith and forms part of this Report. (Annexure VII)

31. Management discussion and analysis and Corporate Governance Report

As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, Management Discussion Analysis, Corporate Governance Practices followed by your Company, together with a certificate from the Company’s auditors confirming compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are an integral part of this Report.

32. Risk management system

The Company has developed and implemented a risk management policy which is periodically reviewed by the management. The system also complies with the requirements laid down under the ISO 31000: 2009 norms.

In accordance with Regulation 21 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the enterprise risk management policy of the Company, which has been duly approved by the Board, is reviewed by the Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee and the Board on a quarterly basis. The risk management process encompasses practices relating to identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of various risks to key business objectives. Besides exploiting the business opportunities, the risk management process seeks to minimise adverse impacts of risk to key business objectives.

33. Prevention of sexual harassment at workplace

Your Company is committed to provide a work environment which ensures that every woman employee is treated with dignity, respect and equality. There is zero-tolerance towards sexual harassment and any act of sexual harassment invites serious disciplinary action.

As per the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH), your Company has established a policy to prevent sexual harassment of its women employees. The policy allows every employee to freely report any such act with the assurance of prompt action to be taken thereon. The policy lays down severe punishment for any such act. The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of internal complaints committee under POSH. During the year under review, the company has received two complaints which were redressed as per policy and law.

Several initiatives were undertaken during the year to demonstrate the Company’s zero tolerance philosophy against discrimination and sexual harassment including awareness programme, which included creation and dissemination of comprehensive and easy-to-understand training and communication material.

34. Details of significant and material orders passed by regulators/courts/tribunals

There was no instance of any material order passed by any regulators/courts/tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company.

35. Directors’ Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to the requirements laid down under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to the Directors’ Responsibility Statement, the Directors confirm that:

I. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2019, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and no material departures have been made.

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 March 31, 2019, and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date.

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, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.

IV. The annual accounts were prepared on a going concern basis.

V. The Directors have laid down effective internal financial controls to consistently monitor the affairs of the Company and ensured that such internal financial controls were adequate and operating effectively.

VI. The Directors have devised a proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that the same are adequate and operating effectively.

36. Acknowledgements

Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation of all stakeholders - shareholders, bankers, dealers, vendors and other business partners for the unstinted support received from them during the year under review. Your Directors recognise and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution to its progress.

For and on behalf of the Board

Place: Kolkata R.S. Agarwal

Date: May 27, 2019 Chairman


Mar 31, 2018

Directors'' Report

It gives me great pleasure to share with you the performance of your company along with audited accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2018.

1. Performance highlights

It was yet another difficult year for the company. Domestic demand continued to be sluggish in the first half due to trade disruption followed by GST implementation which has recovered gradually and is improving consistently. Subdued growth and geo-political uncertainties also impacted the global business. The year 2017-18 was therefore marked with volatility and disruptions. Your company however continued to perform consistently well in these challenging times and deliver better results. With sales at RS,2541 crores , Emami has registered an overall growth of 0.5 %in the turnover. EBIDTA at RS,719.4 Crores has also grown by -5.2% over previous year.

While all the power brands have performed satisfactorily, new Launches viz. Fair & Handsome facewash, 7 oils in 1, HE Deodorant, Emami Diamond Shine hair colour etc. have also performed well. In order to strengthen its market, the company continued to spend aggressively on advertisements and brand building. Steps have also been taken to improve the distribution and increase rural reach. Besides, efficiency improvement and cost optimization have been followed vigorously across all the functions of the organization. Further, manufacturing capacity has been augmented by setting up a state of the art mega project at Pachoria in Guwahati, Assam at the planned outlay of around RS,300 Crores over a period of last 18 months The unit has already commenced operations in February, 2017.

With implementation of GST and regularization of formal economy coupled with initiatives taken by the government to improve infrastructure, agriculture and industry across all segments, significant consumer growth is expected in the times to come. Emami is poised to take full benefit of this emerging opportunity.

Financial Results

(RS, lac)

Particulars

Standalone

Consolidated

2017-18

2016-17

2017-18

2016-17

Operating income

2,36,427

2,34,128

2,54,083

2,52,774

Profit before interest, depreciation and taxation

72,772

78,420

73,894

79,021

Interest

3,317

5,762

3,431

5,801

Depreciation and amortization

30,531

30,467

31,086

30,858

Profit before taxation

38,924

42,191

39,377

42,362

Less: Provision for taxation

- Current tax

6,565

7,524

7,275

8,394

- Deferred tax ( net )

7

1,363

-49

1,299

- Provision for taxation of earlier years

-

68

-

68

- MAT Credit Entitlement

1400

-1,400

1400

-1,400

Profit after taxation

30,952

34,637

30,751

34,001

Share of minority interest

-

-

-84

-41

Profit after minority interest

30,952

34,637

30,835

34,042

Share of Profit/(loss) of associate

-

-

-121

-

Cash profit

61,482

65,104

61,800

64,900

Balance brought forward

42,148

30,996

46,404

35,986

Profit available for appropriation

73100

65,633

77,118

70,028

Appropriation

Debenture redemption reserve

-

-

-

-

General reserve

-

-

-

-

Interim dividend

-

3,972

-

3,972

Final dividend

11,916

15,888

11,916

15,887

Corporate dividend tax

2,298

3,683

2,298

3,683

Adjustment on account of change in Non controlling Interest

-

-

-

140

Remeasurement of net defined benefit plans (net of tax)

(196)

(58)

(173)

(58)

Balance carried forward

59,082

42,148

63,077

46,404

73,100

65,633

77,118

70,028

2. Changes in the nature of business, if any

There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year 2017-18.

3. Dividend

Your Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of H7 per share (700% on the Company''s share capital). The dividend is subject to approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The dividend, if approved, will be paid to members whose names appear in the Register of Members on the record date to be fixed by Share Transfer Committee as authorized by the Board. With respect to the shares held in dematerialized form, it would be paid to the members whose names are furnished by NSDL and CDSL as owners on the said date. The total dividend outgo for the financial year ended March 31, 2018 would amount to RS,191.54 crore including the dividend distribution tax. The dividend payout ratio works out to 61.90%. The Dividend is recommended as per Dividend Distribution Policy of the company.

4. Transfer to reserve

Your Directors do not propose to transfer any amount to the general reserve.

5. Material changes and commitments

No material changes and commitments have occurred from the date of close of the financial year till the date of this Report, which might affect the financial position of the Company.

6. Share capital

During the year under review the Company has not altered its share capital.

7. Bonus

The Board of Directors of your Company has recommended in its meeting held on 3rd May, 2018 the issue of bonus shares in ratio of 1:1, i.e., one equity share for every 1 existing equity shares subject to the approval of members. The approval of the members is being sought through a postal ballot process. The bonus shares shall be allotted to the members as on the record date to be announced after the approval of bonus issue by members. The bonus shares shall be eligible for dividend that may be declared for the financial year 2018-19 and thereafter.

8. Internal control systems and their adequacy

Your Company has in place, an adequate system of internal controls commensurate with its size, requirements and the nature of operations. These systems are designed keeping in view the nature of activities carried out at each location and various business operations.

Your Company''s in-house internal audit department carries out internal audits at all manufacturing locations, offices and sales depots across all locations of the country. Their objective is to assess the existence, adequacy and operation of financial and operating controls set up by the Company and to ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015) and corporate policies.

Shri Manoj Agarwal, Chief Risk Officer and Senior Vice President - Audit &Controls, acts as the Internal Auditor of the Company under Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013.

A summary of all significant findings by the audit department along with the follow-up actions undertaken thereafter is placed before the Audit Committee for review. The Audit Committee reviews the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the report and provides valuable suggestions and keeps the Board of Directors informed about its major observations, from time to time. Your Company''s internal audit department and risk management system have been accredited with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 31000:2009 certifications, respectively.

9. Internal financial controls

The Company has in place adequate financial controls commensurate with its size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has in place policies and procedures required to properly and efficiently conduct its business, safeguard its assets, detect frauds and errors, maintain accuracy and completeness of accounting records and prepare financial records in a timely and reliable manner.

10. Subsidiary companies, joint ventures and associate companies

A. Subsidiary Companies

Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act 2013 and Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, the report on performance and financial position of subsidiaries included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company . The Company is having a policy on determining materiality of subsidiary which is available at www.emamiltd.in/investor-

info/pdf/Policy-for-Determining-Materiality-of-Subsidiaries.pdf. As of March 31, 2018, your Company has the following subsidiary companies:

i) Emami Bangladesh Ltd., wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited

ii) Emami International FZE, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited

iii) Emami Overseas FZE, UAE, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE

iv) Pharma Derm S A E Co, Egypt, 90.60% subsidiary of Emami Overseas FZE

v) Fravin Pty. Ltd., Australia, 85% subsidiary of Emami International FZE

vi) Greenlab Organics Ltd., Australia, a subsidiary of Fravin Pty. Ltd.

vii) Diamond Bio-tech Laboratories Pty. Ltd., Australia, a subsidiary of Fravin Pty. Ltd.

viii) Abache Pty Ltd, Australia, a subsidiary of Diamond Bio-tech Laboratories Pty. Ltd.

ix) Emami Indo Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited (w.e.f. 03.07.2017)

In compliance with IND-AS-110, your Company has prepared its consolidated financial statements, which forms part of this annual report. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of Companies Act, 2013, a separate statement containing the salient features of the subsidiary companies in the prescribed form AOC#1 is a part of the consolidated financial statements. The accounts of the subsidiary companies will be available to any member seeking such information at any point of time. The financial statements of the Company along with the accounts of the subsidiaries will be available at the website of the Company, www.emamiltd.in, and kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company.

Brief financials and operations of subsidiary companies are given hereunder:

Emami Bangladesh Ltd.

Emami Bangladesh Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited, was incorporated on November 25, 2004 under the Companies Act of Bangladesh. It is engaged in the manufacture, import and sale of cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines from its manufacturing unit in Dhaka. During the financial year ended March 31, 2018, the Company clocked revenues worth H8884 lacs (previous year H10710 lacs) and profit after tax of H1265 lacs (previous year H1548 lacs).

Emami International FZE

Emami International FZE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited, was incorporated on November 12, 2005 in the Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, the UAE and is governed by the rules and regulations laid down by the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority. It is engaged in the business of purchasing and selling cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2018, the Company clocked revenues worth H17430 lacs (previous year H14971 lacs) and profit after tax of H(339) lacs (previous year H(198) lacs).

Emami Overseas FZE

Emami Overseas FZE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE, was incorporated on November 25, 2010. It is the holding company of Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co. in Egypt.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded revenues worth Nil (previous year: nil) but due to other income the profit of the company is H804 lacs (previous year loss of H10 lacs).

Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co.

Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co. is a 90.60%subsidiary of Emami Overseas FZE and was registered on September 6, 1998 under the relevant Companies Act of Egypt.

The Company was set up so as to manufacture pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, cosmetics, chemicals, among others. The management of the Company was taken over by Emami Overseas FZE in FY2010-11 and the Company has not yet commenced operations due to volatile market conditions.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2018, the Company has business activities and recorded revenues worth H326 Lacs (previous year H164 Lacs) and profit after tax of H(529) lacs (previous year H(0.40) lacs).

Fravin Pty. Ltd.

Fravin Pty. Ltd. (Australia based subsidiary) is a 85%of Emami International FZE, was promoted by leading trichologist and internationally-renowned coiffeur, Peter Francis. With major strengths in research, development and manufacture of natural and organic personal care products, Fravin is a recipient of various prestigious awards in recognition of its qualitative excellence. Fravin, together with its group companies, manufactures a full range of hair care and skin care products certified by various certification bodies in Australia and United states such as the Australian Certified Organic and the United States Department of Agriculture, to name a few.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2018, the Company clocked revenues worth H147 lacs (previous year: H140 lacs) and Profit/ (loss) after tax of H(251) lacs (previous year loss of H(324) lacs).

Diamond Bio Tech Laboratories Pty. Ltd.

Diamond Bio Tech Laboratories Pty. Ltd., an Australia-based subsidiary of Fravin, is involved in the export of organic products.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded Nil revenues (previous year: nil) and Profit after tax of H(20) lacs (previous year loss of H(31) lacs).

Greenlab Organics Limited

Greenlab Organics Limited UK, a UK-based subsidiary of Fravin Pty. Ltd., is involved in registration of brands and related activities. However, it is yet to commence operations.

Abache Pty. Ltd.

Abache Pty. Ltd., a subsidiary of Diamond BioTech Laboratories Pty. Ltd., Abache has several personal care products in its portfolio. Abache was awarded the first place in the ''Green Formulations'' category at the Sustainable Beauty Awards 2014 held in Paris.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2018, the Company earned Nil revenues (previous year H39 lacs) and Profit after tax of H(12) lacs (previous year loss of H(35) lacs).

Emami Indo Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

Emami Indo Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka a wholly-owned subsidiary (WOS) of Emami Limited. Sri Lanka is a potential FMCG market. With an objective of having third-party manufacturing

facility there for launching of some of the company''s products, a WOS company has been established on 3rd July 2017.

During the period ended March 31, 2018, the Company earned revenues of H402 Lacs and Profit/(loss) after tax of H(35) Lacs.

B. Joint ventures and associate companies

The Company has made strategic investment in Helios Life Style Private Limited (Helios), a company engaged in online male grooming segment. The Company has subscribed equity shares representing 20.45% of the share capital of Helios during the year under review.

During the Financial year ended March 31, 2018, the Helios has earned revenues of RS,172 Lacs and Profit/(loss) after tax of RS,(121) Lacs.

11. Deposits

The Company has not accepted any deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.

12. Non-convertible debentures

The Company issued, listed redeemable nonconvertible debentures worth RS,300 crore and same have been redeemed during the financial year 2017-18.

13. Consolidated financial statements

The consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with IND AS 110- consolidated financial statements, form part of this Report. The net worth of the consolidated entity as on March 31, 2018, stood at RS,201362 lacs as against RS,175469 lacs at the end of the previous year.

14. Secretarial Standards of ICSI

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has mandated SS- 1, SS-2 and SS-3 with respect to board meetings, general meetings and payment of dividend respectively. The Company is in compliance with the same.

15. Auditors and Auditors'' Reports Statutory audit

Your Company''s Auditors, M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm registration No 301003E/E300005), were appointed as the Statutory Auditors from the conclusion of this 34th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 39th Annual General Meeting of the Company subject to ratification by members every year. The Company has received a certificate from the Auditor under section 141 of the Companies Act 2013 to the effect that they are eligible to continue as Statutory Auditors of the Company.

Secretarial audit

Pursuant to the 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 MKB & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, as its secretarial auditor to undertake the secretarial audit for FY 2017-18. The secretarial audit report certified by the secretarial auditors, in the specified form MR-3 is annexed herewith and forms part of this report (Annexure I). The secretarial audit report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.

Cost auditor

Your Company''s cost accountants, M/s. V.K. Jain & Co., were appointed by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 4, 2017 to audit the cost accounting records, as may be applicable to the Company for the FY 2017-18 and their remuneration has been approved at the previous Annual General Meeting.

M./S V. K. Jain & Co, have been reappointed as cost auditors for the financial year 2018-19 as required under the Companies Act 2013 and the remuneration payable to the cost auditors is required to be placed before the members in the ensuing annual general meeting (AGM) for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution seeking members'' ratification for the remuneration payable to them is included in the notice convening the AGM. The Board recommends the same for approval by members at the ensuing AGM.

16. Conservation energy, technology and foreign exchange outgo

The particulars of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo in accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts of Companies) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith and forms part of this Report. (Annexure II)

17. Extract of Annual Returns

In terms of provisions of Section 92, 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the extracts of the annual return in form MGT 9 is annexed herewith and forms part of this Report. (Annexure III)

18. Corporate social responsibility

Corporate social responsibility forms an integral part of your Company''s business activities. Your Company is a responsible corporate citizen, supporting activities which benefit the society as a whole. The Company carries out its corporate social responsibility initiatives not just in letter but also in spirit and thus has touched thousands of lives across India. The Company has duly fulfilled its CSR obligations for FY 2017-18.

In compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Corporate social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Company has adopted a CSR policy which is available at: http:// www.emamiltd.in/ holisticliving/pdf / Corporate Social Responsibility Policy of EmamiLtd. pdf

The Annual Report on CSR expenditures for the FY 2017-18 is annexed herewith and forms part of this report. (Annexure IV).

19. Directors and key managerial personnel

In accordance with provisions of Section 152 of the Act read with Rules made there under, Shri H.V Agarwal (DIN 00150089), Smt. Priti A Sureka (DIN 00319256) and Shri Prashant Goenka (00703389) are liable to retire by rotation at the 35th AGM and being eligible, offer them selves for reappointment.

At the 34th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 2nd August 2017, the Shareholders have reappointed Shri R.S. Agarwal as an Executive Chairman of the Company for a period of five years w.e.f. April 1, 2017 and Shri R.S. Goenka, as Whole time Director of the Company upon completion of his existing term on November 7, 2017 for a period there from till March 31, 2022.

Independent Directors namely, Shri K. N. Memani, Shri Y. P Trivedi, Shri M. D. Mallya, Shri S. B. Ganguly, Shri PK. Khaitan and Shri Amit Kiran Deb were reappointed as Independent Directors of the Company for the another term of five years effective from the 34th Annual General Meeting of the Company.

Shri C. K. Dhanuka was appointed as an Independent Director of the Company for a term of five years at the 34th AGM of the Company.

Shri Sajjan Bhajanka, ceased to be Director effective from 2nd August 2017 upon completion of his term of appointment as an Independent Director.

The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed in the Companies Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015.

None of the Directors of the Company is disqualified for being appointed as Director, as specified in Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

A brief resume of the Directors proposed to be reappointed, is provided in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting forming part of the Annual report.

20. Business responsibility report

As required under Regulation 34 of SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, the Business Responsibility Report of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2018 is attached as part of the Annual Report.

21. Dividend Distribution Policy

The company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy which is disclosed in Annexure VI. The same is also displayed on the website of the Company, www.emamiltd.in/ investor-info/pdf/Dividend_Distribution_Policy_ Emamiltd.pdf.

22. Board induction, training and familiarization programme for Independent Directors

Prior to the appointment of an Independent Director, the Company sends a formal invitation along with a detailed note on the profile of the Company, the Board structure and other relevant information. At the time of appointment of the Director, a formal letter of appointment which inter alia explains the role, functions, and responsibilities expected of him/her as a Director of the Company is given. The Director is also explained in detail about the various compliances required from him/ her as a Director under the various provisions of the Companies Act 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Code of Conduct of the Company and other relevant regulations.

A Director, upon appointment, is formally inducted to the Board. In order to familiarize the Independent Directors about the various business drivers, they are updated through presentations at Board Meetings about the performance and Financials of the Company. They are also provided presentations/booklets about the business and operations of the Company.

The Directors are also updated on the changes in relevant corporate laws relating to their roles and responsibilities as Directors. The details of the Board familiarization programme for the Independent Directors can be accessed at: http://www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/pdf/Emami LtdFamiliarizationProgrammeForIndependent Directors.pdf

23. Performance evaluation

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made there under, Regulation 17(10) of and the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Guidance note on Board evaluation issued by SEBI vide its circular dated January 5, 2017, the Company has framed a policy for evaluating the annual performance of its Directors, Chairman, the Board as a whole, and the various Board Committees. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has laid down parameters for performance evaluation in the policy, they include:

- Attendance

- Preparedness for the meeting

- Staying updated on developments

- Active participation in meetings

- Constructive contributions/positive attributes

- Engaging with and challenging management team without being confrontational or obstructive

- Protection of stakeholder interests

- Contribution to strategic planning

- Carrying out responsibilities as per the code of conduct

The Board also evaluated the performance of each of the Directors, the Chairman, the Board as whole and all committees of the Board. The process of evaluation is carried out in accordance with the Board Evaluation Policy of the Company and as per criteria suggested by SEBI vide circular dated 5th January 2017.

24. Number of meetings of the Board

The Board of Directors held four meetings during the year on May 4, 2017, August 2, 2018, October 25, 2017 and January 29, 2018. The maximum time gap between any two meetings was less than 120 days as stipulated under SEBI''s Listing Requirements, 2015. The details of Board Meetings held and attendance of Directors are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this report.

25. Separate meeting of Independent Directors

Details of the separate meeting of the Independent Directors held and attendance of Independent Directors therein are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this report.

26. Committees of the Board

The Company has constituted/reconstituted various Board level committees in accordance with the requirements of Companies Act 2013. The Board has the following committees as under:

I. Audit Committee

II. Nomination and Remuneration Committee

III. Share Transfer Committee

IV. Stakeholders Relationship Committee

V. Finance Committee

VI. Corporate Governance Committee

VII. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

VIII. Risk Management committee

Details of all the above Committees along with composition and meetings held during the year under review are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this report.

27. Whistleblower policy

The Company has established an effective whistle blower policy (vigil mechanism) and procedures for its Directors and employees; details of which are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance which forms part of this report. The policy on vigil mechanism may be accessed on the Company''s website at: http://www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/ pdf/WhistleBlowerPolicyEmami.pdf.

28. Remuneration policy

The remuneration policy of the Company aims to attract, retain and motivate qualified people at the executive and at the board levels. The remuneration policy seeks to employ people who not only fulfil the eligibility criteria but also have the attributes needed to fit into the corporate culture of the Company. The remuneration policy also seeks to provide well-balanced and performance-related compensation packages, taking into account shareholder interests, industry standards and relevant regulations.

The remuneration policy ensures that the remuneration to the directors, key managerial personnel and the senior management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the company and its goals. The remuneration policy is consistent with the ''pay-for-performance'' principle.

The Company''s policy on remuneration and appointment of Board members as mentioned in the Remuneration Policy have been disclosed at the company''s website http://www.emamiltd. in/investor-info/index.php# Compliance and annexed the Directors'' Report which forms part of the Annual Report (Annexure VII).

29. Related party transactions

All related party transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year were at arm''s length. During the year the Audit Committee had granted an omnibus approval for transactions which were repetitive in nature for one financial year and all such omnibus approvals were reviewed by the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. No material contracts or arrangements with related parties were entered into during the year under review. All related party transactions were placed in the meetings of Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for the necessary review and approval. Your Company''s policy on related party transactions, as approved by the Board, can be accessed at: http://www.emamiltd.in/investorinfo/ pdf/

The Company has developed and adopted relevant SOPs for the purpose of monitoring and controlling such transactions.

30. Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments

Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments made by the Company pursuant to section 186 of the Companies Act 2013 are given in the notes to financial statements. During the year, the company has granted loans, guarantee and investment in its wholly owned subsidiary(ies) for their business purpose. The company has also subscribed securities of other bodies corporate as strategic investors and the said bodies corporate have issued the said securities for their business purpose.

31. Particulars of employees and managerial remuneration

The information of employees and managerial remuneration, as required under Section 197(2) read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, and other details are annexed herewith and forms part of this report.(Annexure V)

32. Management discussion and analysis and Corporate Governance Report

As per Regulation 34(3) read with schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, Management Discussion Analysis, Corporate Governance Practices followed by your Company, together with a certificate from the Company''s auditors confirming compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are an integral part of this report.

33. Risk management system

The Company has developed and implemented a risk management policy which is periodically reviewed by the management. Such system also complies with the requirements of ISO 31000: 2015 norms.

In accordance with Regulation 21 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the enterprise risk management policy of the Company, which has been duly approved by the Board, is reviewed by the Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee and the Board on a quarterly basis. The risk management process encompasses practices relating to identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of various risks to key business objectives. Besides exploiting the business opportunities, the risk management process seeks to minimize adverse impacts of risk to key business objectives.

34. Prevention of sexual harassment at workplace

Your Company is committed to provide a work environment which ensures that every woman employee is treated with dignity, respect and equality. There is zero-tolerance towards sexual harassment and any act of sexual harassment invites serious disciplinary action.

The Company has established a policy against sexual harassment for its employees. The policy allows every employee to freely report any such act and prompt action will be taken thereon. The policy lays down severe punishment for any such act. Further, your Directors state that during the year under review, there were no cases of sexual harassment reported to the Company pursuant to the sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

35. Details of significant and material orders passed by regulators/courts/tribunals

There was no instance of any material order passed by any regulators/courts/tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company.

36. Directors'' Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to Directors'' Responsibility statement, the Directors confirm that:

I. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2018, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and no material departures have been made there from.

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 at March 31, 2018 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date.

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, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.

IV. The annual accounts were prepared on a going concern basis.

V. The Directors have laid down effective internal financial controls to consistently monitor the affairs of the company and that such internal financial controls were adequate and operating effectively.

VI. The Directors have devised a proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and the same are adequate and operating effectively.

37. Awards and accolades

During the year under review, the Company has witnessed many successes, some of which are listed as under:

Corporate Awards and Rankings

- Ranked as the 94th MOST VALUABLE COMPANIES in the BT 500 list of 2017.

- Proud recipient of "MODI- Making of Developed India" Award for achieving excellence in export under the category of "Excellence in Global Reach Company of the Year", presented by ET NOW.

- 6th edition of ET Bengal Corporate Awards (ETBCA) awarded ''BEST FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE - 2018'' in the H1000 crore category.

- ET 500 2017 featured the company among the companies that turned out to be multi baggers in the past decade, those that generated the highest return on equity and had the best cash flows.

Brands and Marketing awards

- Boroplus and Zandu have been ranked 49th and 90th position, up from the 54th and 100th ranks of last year, in the "Top 100 Most Trusted Brands" of the Brand Equity Survey 2017 of The Economic Times.

- Boroplus has bagged the 11th position in the Personal Care sub-category, notching up from last year''s rank of 14th.

- The Survey has also featured ZANDU in the 90th rank which bettered its position by 10 ranks in the overall ranking and has been featured in 8th in the sub category of OTC brands.

- HE Flying Basin Campaign was awarded Bronze in the Digital Category for the Best Social Media Campaign (Co-Creation / Crowd Sourcing / Response) at the Prestigious -ABBY AWARDS, the highest award in Indian Advertising.

- Navratna is the proud recipient of Silver Trophy for Special Categories - Activation at "Outdoor Advertising Awards - 2017" for its "Sukun Ka Safar" brand activation at Ujjain Kumbh Mela.

- Brand Navratna wins 2 prestigious awards ''FLAME AWARDS ASIA 2017 - GOLD AND SILVER TROPHY'' in two categories of ''Promotion & Activation Campaign'' and ''Integrated & Social Development'' respectively for its " Navratna Oil - Sukun Ka Safar'' at Ujjain Kumbh Mela".

Individual recognitions

- Forbes India 2017 ranks Shri. R. S. Agarwal and Shri. R. S. Goenka at the 90th position in its Top 100 Rich List.

- Shri. N H Bhansali, CEO - Finance, Strategy & Business Development and CFO, awarded the Best CFO Award for Sustained Wealth Creation in Mid-Cap segment by the YES Bank- BW Business world CFO Awards 2017.

38. Acknowledgements

Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation of all stakeholders - shareholders, bankers, dealers, vendors and other business partners for the excellent support received from them during the year under review. Your Directors recognize and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution to its progress.

For and on behalf of the Board

Place: Kolkata R.S. Agarwal

Date: May 3, 2018 Chairman


Mar 31, 2017

Dear Shareholder’s

It’s with immense pleasure that the Directors present their report on the business and operations of the Company and audited accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2017.

1. Performance highlights

The country is passing through interesting phase of economy. While the governance & transparency are improving, ways of working are being changed which is temporarily adding stress for unlocking future growth potential. During the year, domestic market was significantly impacted by demonetization, lower industrial growth & lower disposal income, resulting in lower off-takes. The global environment was also very challenging. Currency volatility, political instability & depressed market conditions added further woes. The year 2016-17 was therefore marked with many disruptions. Your company however continued to perform consistently well in these challenging times and deliver better results than most of its peers. With sales at RS.2533 Crores, Emami has registered an overall growth of 5.6% in the turnover. EBIDTA at RS.759 Crores has also grown by 10.5% over previous year.

While all the power brands have performed well, new Launches viz. Fair & Handsome facewash, 7 oils in 1, HE Deodorant etc. have also performed satisfactorily. In order to strengthen its market, the company continued to spend aggressively on advertisements and brand building. Steps have also been taken to improve the distribution and increase rural reach. Besides, efficiency improvement and cost optimisation have been followed vigorously across all the functions of the organisation. Further, manufacturing capacity has been augmented by setting up a state of the art mega project at Pacharia in Guwahati, Assam at the planned outlay of RS.300 Crores. The unit has already commenced operations on 23rd February, 2017.

With implementation of GST and regularization of formal economy coupled with initiatives taken by the government to improve infrastructure, agriculture and industry across all segments, significant consumer growth is expected in the times to come. Emami is poised to take full benefit of this emerging opportunity.

Financial results (Rs. lacs)

Particulars

Standalone

Consolidated

2016-17

2015-16

2016-17

2015-16

Operating income

2,34,075

2,18,913

2,53,261

2,39,755

Profit before interest, depreciation and taxation

78,420

69,328

79,021

73,173

Interest

5,762

5,375

5,801

5,403

Depreciation and amortisation

30,467

25,213

30,858

25,493

Profit before taxation

42,191

38,740

42,362

42,277

Less: Provision for taxation

- Current tax

7,524

6,738

8,394

7,220

- Provision for taxation of earlier years

68

5

68

5

- Deferred tax (net)

1,362

(1,218)

1,299

(1,254)

- MAT Credit Entitlement

(1,400)

-

(1,400)

-

Profit after taxation

34,636

33,215

34,001

36,306

Add/Less; Share of minority interest

-

-

(41)

(46)

Profit after minority interest

34,637

33,215

34,042

36,352

Cash profit

65,104

58,428

64,900

61,845

Balance brought forward

31,349

13,829

36,339

15,682

Profit available for appropriation

65,986

47,044

70,381

52,034

Appropriation

Debenture redemption reserve

-

7,500

-

7,500

General reserve

-

-

-

-

Interim dividend

3,972

-

3,972

-

Proposed dividend

15,888

6,809

15,888

6,809

Corporate dividend tax

3,683

1,386

3,683

1,386

Adjustment on account of change in Non controlling Interest

-

-

140

-

Balance carried forward

42,443

31,349

46,698

36,339

65,986

47,044

70,381

52,034

2. Changes in the nature of business, if any

There has been no change in the nature of business of the company during the financial year 2016-17.

3. Dividend

The Company has paid an interim dividend of 175%, being RS.1.75 per share of Re. 1 each for the financial year 2016-17 to the shareholders as on its record date i.e. March 15, 2017. Your Directors are pleased to recommend the final dividend of RS.5.25 per share (525% on the Company’s share capital) apart from interim dividend of RS.1.75 for FY 2016-17. The final dividend is subject to approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The final dividend, if approved, will be paid to members whose names appear in the Register of Members as on 27th July 2017. With respect to the shares held in dematerialised form, it would be paid to the members whose names are furnished by NSDL and CDSL as owners on the said date. The total dividend outgo for the financial year ended March 31, 2017 amounted RS.191.23 crore including the dividend distribution tax. The dividend payout ratio works out to 55.21%. The dividend is in accordance with the dividend distribution Policy of the Company.

4. Transfer to reserve

Your Directors do not propose to transfer any amount to the general reserve.

5. Material changes and commitments

No material changes and commitments have occurred from the date of close of the financial year till the date of this Report, which might affect the financial position of the Company.

6. Share capital

During the year under review the Company has not altered its share capital.

7. Internal control systems and their adequacy

Your Company has in place, an adequate system of internal controls commensurate with its size, requirements and the nature of operations. These systems are designed keeping in view the nature of activities carried out at each location and various business operations.

Your Company’s in-house internal audit department carries out internal audits at all manufacturing locations, offices and sales depots across all locations of the country. Their objective is to assess the existence, adequacy and operation of financial and operating controls set up by the Company and to ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and corporate policies.

Shri Manoj Agarwal, Chief Risk Officer and Senior Vice President -Audit & Controls, acts as the Internal Auditor of the Company under Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013.

A summary of all significant findings by the audit department along with the follow-up actions undertaken thereafter is placed before the Audit Committee for review. The Audit Committee reviews the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the report and provides valuable suggestions and keeps the Board of Directors informed about its major observations, from time to time. Your Company’s internal audit department and risk management system have been accredited with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 31000: 2009 certifications, respectively.

8. Internal financial controls

The Company has in place adequate financial controls commensurate with its size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has in place policies and procedures required to properly and efficiently conduct its business, safeguard its assets, detect frauds and errors, maintain accuracy and completeness of accounting records and prepare financial records in a timely and reliable manner.

9. Subsidiary companies, joint ventures and associate companies

A. Subsidiary Companies

Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, the report on performance and financial position of subsidiaries included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company. As at March 31, 2017, your Company has the following subsidiary companies:

i. Emami Bangladesh Ltd., wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited

ii. Emami International FZE, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited

iii. Emami Overseas FZE, UAE, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE

iv. Pharma Derm S A E Co, Egypt, 90.60% subsidiary of Emami Overseas FZE

v. Fravin Pty. Ltd., Australia, 85% subsidiary of Emami International FZE

vi. Greenlab Organics Ltd., Australia, a subsidiary of Fravin Pty. Ltd.

vii. Diamond Bio-tech Laboratories Pty. Ltd., Australia, a subsidiary of Fravin Pty. Ltd.

viii. Abache Pty Ltd, Australia, a subsidiary of Diamond Biotech Laboratories Pty. Ltd.

In compliance with IND-AS-110, your Company has prepared its consolidated financial statements, which forms part of this annual report. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of Companies Act, 2013, a separate statement containing the salient features of the subsidiary companies in the prescribed form AOC#1 is a part of the consolidated financial statements. The accounts of the subsidiary companies will be available to any member seeking such information at any point of time. The financial statements of the Company along with the accounts of the subsidiaries will be available at the website of the Company, www.emamiltd.in, and kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company.

Brief financials and operation of subsidiary companies are given hereunder:

Emami Bangladesh Ltd.

Emami Bangladesh Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited, was incorporated on November 25, 2004 under the Companies Act of Bangladesh. It is engaged in the manufacture, import and sale of cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines from its manufacturing unit in Dhaka. During the financial year ended March 31, 2017, the Company clocked revenues worth RS.10710 lacs (previous year RS.9762 lacs) and profit after tax of RS.1548 lacs (previous year RS.875 lacs). During the year the Company has paid a sum of RS.676 lacs as dividend to its Holding Company for the FY 2015-16.

Emami International FZE

Emami International FZE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami Limited, was incorporated on November 12, 2005 in the Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, the UAE and is governed by the rules and regulations laid down by the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority. It is engaged in the business of purchasing and selling cosmetics and ayurvedic medicines.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2017, the Company clocked revenues worth RS.14971 lacs (previous year RS.20540 lacs) and profit after tax of H(198) lacs (previous year RS.2,358 lacs). During the year the Company has paid a sum of RS.1004 lacs as dividend to its Holding Company for the FY 2015-16.

Emami Overseas FZE

Emami Overseas FZE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE, was incorporated on November 25, 2010. It is the holding company of Pharma Derm

S. A. E. Co. in Egypt.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2017, the Company recorded revenues worth nil (previous year: nil) and a loss of RS.10 lacs (previous year loss of RS.3 lacs).

Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co.

Pharma Derm S. A. E. Co. is a 90.60% subsidiary of Emami Overseas FZE and was registered on September 6, 1998 under the relevant Companies Act of Egypt.

The Company was set up so as to manufacture pharmaceuticals, chemicals, disinfectants, cosmetics, a mong others. The ma nagement of the Company was taken over by Emami Overseas FZE in FY2010-11 and the Company has not yet commenced manufacturing operations due to volatile market conditions.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2017, the Company has business activities and recorded revenues worth RS.164 lacs (previous year Nil) and loss of RS.33 lacs due to operational expenses.

Fravin Pty. Ltd.

Fravin Pty. Ltd. (Australia based subsidiary) is a 85% (previous year 66.67%) of Emami International FZE, was promoted by leading trichologist and internationally-renowned coiffeur, Peter Francis. With major strengths in research, development and manufacture of natural and organic personal care products, Fravin is a recipient of various prestigious awards in recognition of its qualitative excellence. Fravin, together with its group companies, manufactures a full range of hair care and skin care products certified by various certification bodies in Australia and United states such as the Australian Certified Organic and the United States Department of Agriculture, to name a few.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2017, the Company clocked revenues worth RS.140 lacs (previous year: RS.223 lacs) and a loss of RS.228 lacs (previous year loss of RS.63 lacs).

Diamond BioTech Laboratories Pty. Ltd.

Diamond Bio Tech Laboratories Pty. Ltd., an Australia-based subsidiary of Fravin, is involved in the export of organic products.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2017, the Company recorded Nil revenues (previous year: nil) and a loss of RS.22 lacs (previous year loss of RS.32 lacs) due to operation expenses.

Greenlab Organics Limited

Greenlab Organics Ltd. UK, a UK-based subsidiary of Fravin Pty. Ltd., is involved in registration of brands and related activities. However, it is yet to commence operations.

Abache Pty. Ltd.

Abache Pty. Ltd., a subsidiary of Diamond Bio-Tech Laboratories Pty. Ltd. has several personal care products in its portfolio. Abache was awarded the first place in the ‘Green Formulations’ category at the Sustainable Beauty Awards 2014 held in Paris.

During the financial year ended March 31, 2017, the Company earned revenues worth RS.39 lacs (previous year RS.199 lacs) and incurred loss of RS.24 lacs (previous year loss of RS.36 lacs).

B. Joint ventures and associate companies

Your Company does not have any joint ventures or associate companies as per the norms laid down under the Companies Act, 2013.

10. Deposits

Your Company has not accepted any deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013.

11. Non-convertible debentures

The Company issued, listed redeemable non-convertible debentures worth RS.300 crore and the redemption of the same is due during the financial year 201718. The Company had created a Debenture Redemption Reserve of RS.75 crore in terms of the provisions laid down under the Companies Act, 2013 and has also deposited/ invested a sum of RS.45 crore, i.e 15% of the debentures maturing during the financial year 2017-18 as per prescribed rules.

12. Consolidated financial statements

The consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with IND AS 110-consolidated financial statements, form part of this Report. The net worth of the consolidated entity as on March 31, 2017, stood at RS.175469 lacs as against RS.161161 lacs at the end of the previous year.

13. Auditors and Auditors’ Reports

Statutory audit

Your Company’s statutory auditors, M/s S. K. Agrawal & Co., Chartered Accountants, were appointed as statutory auditors at the 31st Annual General Meeting of the Company for a period of three years i.e. till the conclusion of the ensuring Annual General Meeting. The term of appointment of M/s. S. K. Agrawal & Co., Chartered Accountants will complete at the conclusion of the forthcoming AGM. The Board took on record its appreciation of service rendered by them during their tenure as Statutory Auditors of the Company.

M/s S. R. Batliboi & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants have been proposed to be appointed as statutory auditors of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting for a period of five years from the conclusion of the ensuing 34th AGM till the conclusion of 39th AGM of the Company. The said firm has given its consent and declared that they are not disqualified to be appointed as statutory auditors.

Report of M/s S. K. Agrawal & Co., Chartered Accountants, and statutory auditor’s Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.

Secretarial audit

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 has appointed M/s MKB & Associates, practicing company secretaries, as its secretarial auditor to undertake the secretarial audit for FY 2016-17. The secretarial audit report in the specified form MR-3 is annexed herewith and forms part of this report (Annexure I). The secretarial audit report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks.

Cost audit

Your Company’s cost accountants,

M/s. V.K. Jain & Co., were appointed by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 13, 2016 to audit the cost accounting records, as may be applicable to the Company for the FY 2016-17 and their remuneration has been approved at the previous Annual General Meeting.

M./S V. K. Jain & Co, have been reappointed as cost auditors for the financial year 2017-18. The remuneration payable to the cost auditors is required to be placed before the members in a general meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution seeking members’ ratification for the remuneration payable to them is included in the notice convening the AGM. The Board recommends the same for approval by members at the ensuing AGM.

14. Conservation of energy, technology and foreign exchange outgo

The particulars of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo in accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith and forms part of this Report. (Annexure II)

15. Extract of Annual Returns

In terms of provisions of Section 92, 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the extracts of the annual return in form MGT 9 is annexed herewith and forms part of this Report. (Annexure III)

16. Corporate social responsibility

Corporate social responsibility forms an integral part of your Company’s business activities. Your Company is a responsible corporate citizen, supporting activities which benefit the society as a whole. The Company carries out its corporate social responsibility initiatives not just in letter but also in spirit and thus has touched thousands of lives across India.

In compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Corporate social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Company has adopted a CSR policy which is available at: http://www.emamiltd.in/holisticliving/pdf / Corporate Social Responsibility Policy of Emami Ltd. pdf

The Annual Report on CSR expenditures for the FY 2016-17 is annexed herewith and forms part of this report. (Annexure IV). A sum of RS.191.65 lacs remained underspend mainly due to extraneous factors and also due to better planning and negotiations which resulted in savings despite carrying the activities as envisaged. Besides, some projects are of multiyear projects and so expenditure can be done in stages / year wise which may result in lower / higher expenditure in a particular year.

17. Directors and key managerial personnel

Upon recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and subject to the approval of shareholders by way of special resolutions, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on January 30, 2017 re-appointed Shri R.S. Agarwal as an Executive Chairman of the Company for a period of five years w.e.f. April 1, 2017 and Shri R.S. Goenka, as Whole-time Director of the Company upon completion of his existing term from November 8, 2017 till March 31, 2022.

Shri R. S. Goenka, Shri Mohan Goenka and Shri S. K. Goenka, Directors would retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.

The term of appointment of Shri K. N. Memani, Shri Y. P. Trivedi, Shri M. D. Mallya, Shri S. B. Ganguly, Shri P.K. Khaitan and Shri Amit Kiran Deb as Independent Directors of the Company is completing at the conclusion of the ensuing AGM of the Company. In the ensuing Annual General Meeting, the Board on recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has proposed their reappointment for another term of 5 (five) years with effect from conclusion of 34th Annual General Meeting through special resolutions. The term of appointment of Shri Sajjan Bhajjanka as Independent Director of the Company is also ending on the conclusion of ensuing AGM of the Company and he has expressed his unwillingness to be further considered for reappointment due to his preoccupation in other business. The Board places on record its appreciation for the guidance received by it from Shri Sajjan Bhajanka during his tenure as Independent Director.

In the ensuing Annual General Meeting, the Board on recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has proposed appointment of Shri C. K. Dhanuka as an Independent Director for a period of 5 (five) years from date of the 34th Annual General Meeting of the Company.

The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015.

None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified for being appointed as Directors, as specified in Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

A brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/ reappointed, is provided in the Notice of the 34th Annual General Meeting of the Company.

18. Business responsibility report

As required under Regulation 34 of SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, the Business Responsibility Report of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2017 is attached as part of the Annual Report.

19. Board induction, training and familiarisation programme for Independent Directors

Prior to the appointment of an Independent Director, the Company sends a formal invitation along with a detailed note on the profile of the Company, the Board structure and other relevant information. At the time of appointment of the Director, a formal letter of appointment which inter alia explains the role, functions, and responsibilities expected of him/her as a Director of the Company is given. The Director is also explained in detail about the various compliances required from him/her as a Director under the provisions of the Companies Act 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Code of Conduct of the Company and other relevant regulations.

A Director, upon appointment, is formally inducted to the Board. In order to familiarise the Independent Directors about the various business drivers, they are updated through presentations at Board Meetings about the Financials of the Company and new product launches. They are also provided presentations/booklets about the business and operations of the Company.

The Directors are also updated on the changes in relevant corporate laws relating to their roles and responsibilities as Directors. The details of the Board familiarisation programme for the Independent Directors can be accessed at: http:// www.emamiltd.in/investorinfo/pdf/amiLtdFamiliarizationProgramme ForIndependentDirectors.pdf.

20. Annual evaluation

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 the Company has framed a policy for evaluating the annual performance of its Directors, Chairman, the Board as a whole, and the various Board Committees. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has laid down parameters for performance evaluation in the policy, they include:

- Attendance

- Preparedness for the meeting Staying updated on developments

- Active participation in meetings

- Constructive contributions/ positive attributes

- Engaging with and challenging management team without being confrontational or obstructive

- Protection of stakeholder interests

- Contribution to strategic planning

- Carrying out responsibilities as per the code of conduct

The Board also evaluated the performance of each of the Directors, the Chairman, the Board as whole and all committees of the Board. The process of evaluation is carried out in accordance with the Board Evaluation Policy of the Company and as per criteria suggested by SEBI vide circular dated 5th January 2017.

21. Number of meetings of the Board

The Board of Directors held five meetings during the year on May 5, 2016, August 3, 2016, October 27, 2016, January 30, 2017 and on March 6, 2017. The maximum time gap between any two meetings was less than 120 days as stipulated under SEBI’s Listing Requirements, 2015. The details of Board Meetings held and attendance of Directors are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this report.

22. Separate meeting of Independent Directors

A separate meeting of the Independent Directors was held on January 30, 2017. Shri Y. P Trivedi, the Lead Independent Director presided the meeting. The Independent Directors at said meeting reviewed the performance of the Non- Independent Directors, the Board as a whole and the Executive Chairman of the Company.

Details of the separate meeting of the Independent Directors held and attendance of Independent Directors therein are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this report.

23. Committees of the Board

The Company has constituted/ reconstituted various Board level committees in accordance with the requirements of Companies Act 2013. The Board has the following committees:

I. Audit Committee

II. Nomination and Remuneration Committee

III. Share Transfer Committee

IV. Stakeholders Relationship Committee

V. Finance Committee

VI. Corporate Governance Committee

VII. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

VIII. Risk Management committee Details of all the above Committees along with composition and meetings held during the year under review are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of this report.

24. Whistleblower policy

The Company has established an effective whistleblower policy (vigil mechanism) and procedures for its Directors and employees; details of which are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance which forms part of this report. The policy on vigil mechanism may be accessed on the Company’s website at: http:// www.emamiltd.in/investor-info/ pdf/Whistle Blower Policy Emami. pdf.

25. Remuneration policy

The remuneration policy of the Company aims to attract, retain and motivate qualified people at the executive and at the board levels. The remuneration policy seeks to employ people who not only fulfil the eligibility criteria but also have the attributes needed to fit into the corporate culture of the Company. The remuneration policy also seeks to provide well-balanced and performance-related compensation packages, taking into account shareholder interests, industry standards and relevant regulations.

The remuneration policy ensures that the remuneration to the directors, key managerial personnel and the senior management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long- term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the company and its goals. The remuneration policy is consistent with the ‘pay-for-performance’ principle.

26. Related party transactions

All related party transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year were at arm’s length. During the year the Audit Committee had granted an omnibus approval for transactions which were repetitive in nature for one financial year and all such omnibus approvals were reviewed by the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. No material contracts or arrangements with related parties were entered into during the year under review. All related party transactions were placed in the meetings of Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for the necessary review and approval. Your Company’s policy on related party transactions, as approved by the Board, can be accessed at: http://www.emamiltd. in/investorinfo/pdf/

The Company has developed and adopted relevant SOPs for the purpose of monitoring and controlling such transactions.

27. Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments

Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments made by the Company pursuant to section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to financial statements.

28. Particulars of employees and managerial remuneration

The information of employees and managerial remuneration, as required under Section 197(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, and other details are annexed herewith and forms part of this report. (Annexure V)

29. Management discussion and analysis and Corporate Governance Report

Regulation 34(3) read with schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations 2015, Management Discussion Analysis, Corporate Governance Practices followed by your Company, together with a certificate from the Company’s auditors confirming compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are an integral part of this report.

30. Risk management system

The Company has developed and implemented a risk management policy which is periodically reviewed by the management. Such system also complies with the requirements of ISO 31000: 2015 norms.

In accordance with Regulation 21 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the enterprise risk management policy of the Company, which has been duly approved by the Board, is reviewed by the Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee and the Board on a quarterly basis. The risk management process encompasses practices relating to identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of various risks to key business objectives. Besides exploiting the business opportunities, the risk management process seeks to minimise adverse impacts of risk to key business objectives.

31. Prevention of sexual harassment at workplace

Your Company is committed to provide a work environment which ensures that every woman employee is treated with dignity, respect and equality. There is zero-tolerance towards sexual harassment and any act of sexual harassment invites serious disciplinary action.

The Company has established a policy against sexual harassment for its employees. The policy allows every employee to freely report any such act and prompt action will be taken thereon. The policy lays down severe punishment for any such act. Further, your Directors state that during the year under review, there were no cases of sexual harassment reported to the Company pursuant to the sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

32. Details of significant and material orders passed by regulators/courts/ tribunals

There was no instance of any material order passed by any regulators/courts/tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company.

33. Directors’ Responsibility Statement

Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to Directors’ Responsibility Statement, the Directors confirm that:

I. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2017, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and no material departures have been made therefrom.

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 at March 31, 2017 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date.

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, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.

IV. The annual accounts were prepared on a going concern basis.

V. The Directors have laid down effective internal financial controls to consistently monitor the affairs of the company that such internal financial controls were adequate and operating effectively.

VI. The Directors have devised a proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and the same are adequate and operating effectively.

34. Awards and accolades

During the year under review, the Company saw many successes, some of which are listed as under:

- Ranked among the ‘Super 50’ by Forbes India for the second consecutive year and the 87th ’Most Valuable Companies’ in the BT 500 list of 2016.

- Adjudged as the Winner of Golden Peacock Innovation Management Award for the year 2016.

- Ranked 342nd (previous year: 423rd) in BW Real 500, a ranking of India’s largest companies conducted by Businessworld. The ranking has been done on basis of their combined total assets and total income. In the market cap subsector, Emami ranked 65th among the 70 companies featured.

- Award for CSR Leadership in the ‘Support & Improvement in Quality of Education’ category.

- Ranked 349th in the FE 1000 2016 rankings and 90th in terms of market cap.

- Ranked 291st in BS Super 1000 (previous year: 326th) and secured the 14th position in the ‘Consumer Staples’ segment among 38 companies.

Marketing awards

- Navratna won the ‘Silver’ award at the WOW Awards 2016 in the ‘Rural Activation of the Year for Sales Volume’ category.

- HE Deo won a prestigious IndIAA award for ‘Best Campaign in Personal Care’ category. The brand won the same award for the ‘HE Respect’ campaign, which featured Vir Das and Hrithik Roshan, which was aired digitally in May 2016.

- BoroPlus jumped 30 ranks to occupy the 54th position in the ‘Top 100 Most Trusted Brands’ of the ET Brand Equity Survey 2016 from the 84th rank of the last year. The survey also featured another power brand, Zandu, at the 100th position in the overall rankings and sixth in the OTC brands sub-category.

Individual recognitions

- Shri R.S. Agarwal and Shri R.S. Goenka were ranked 30th in the BS Billionaire Club; they were conferred with Super Icon Awards 2017 by Society for being business visionaries and with a D.Litt. degree (honoris causa) by KIIT University, Bhubaneswar for their multifaceted contribution to business and society.

- FORBES INDIA - Collector’s Edition (issue dated 21st December, 2016) featured Shri R. S. Agarwal and Shri R. S. Goenka on THE 100 RICHEST INDIANS, ranking them at the 84th position.

- In a special issue of Business Today, Shri R. S. Agarwal was featured fifth in an annual list of ‘India’s Top 100 Best CEOs’.

- Emami features at #30 as ‘Radheshyam Agarwal & Family’ - comprising the market cap of Emami Ltd., Emami Infra, Emami Paper and Zandu Realty India’s Super Rich 2016 by Businessworld.

- Shri H. V. Agarwal selected as one of the winners of the prestigious ‘Forty under 40’ list of 2016 in India’s top-40 under 40 list, put together by Spencer Stuart in collaboration with The Economic Times.

- Shri N. H. Bhansali, CEO - Finance, Strategy & Business Development and CFO, was selected as CFO India’s 7th Annual CFO100 Roll of Honour; won the award as the CFO in the category of ‘Mergers & Acquisitions’; Best CFO Award for ‘Consistent Liquidity Management in Mid-Cap segment’ and special jury award of being the ‘Overall Champion CFO’ by the YES Bank-Businessworld CFO Awards 2016.

35. Acknowledgements

Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation of all stakeholders, Regulators, shareholders, bankers, dealers, vendors and other business partners for the excellent support received from them during the year under review. Your Directors recognise and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution to its progress.

For and on behalf of the Board

Place: Kolkata R.S. Agarwal

Date: May 4, 2017 Chairman


Mar 31, 2014

Dear Members, The Directors have the pleasure of presenting their report on the business and operations of the Company and audited accounts for the year ended March 31, 2014.

Performance Highlights

The Indian FMCG sector was affected by a number of issues including inflation, decelerated GDP growth, climatic unpredictability, high interest rates, higher deficit and forex volatility. The country also witnessed a brief summer and a briefer winter still, affecting Emami''s performance. The Company''s focus shifted internally on keeping the micro factors under control and thereby improving profitability. The result was that even when Emami registered a 7.2% growth in consolidated revenues to reach H1,821 crore compared to H1,699 crore in 2012- 13, consolidated profit after tax increased by a strong 27.9% to H402 crore as against H315 crore in 2012-13. Standalone turnover increased by 4.8% to reach H1,705 crore and profit after tax increased by 23% to H398 crore.

Financial results (standalone) (Rs.in lacs)

Particulars 2013-14 2012-13

Operating income 1,70,508 1,62,709

Profit before interest, depreciation, taxation and exceptional items 49,278 40,403

Interest 389 610

Depreciation and amortisation 9,380 12,329

Transferred from general reserve (6098) (10,209)

Profit before taxation and exceptional items 45,607 37,673

Exceptional items 428 -

Profit before taxation 45,179 37,673

Less : Provision for taxation

- Current tax 7,981 5,500

- Deferred tax ( net ) (889) (82)

- Provision for taxation of earlier years (1736) (122)

Profit after taxation 39,823 32,377

Balance brought forward 2,177 4,171

Profit available for appropriation 42,000 36,548

Appropriation

General reserve 16,097 20,209

Interim dividend 6809 -

Proposed dividend 9,079 12,105

Corporate dividend tax 2,700 2,057

Balance carried forward 7,315 2,177

42,000 36,548

Dividend

The Board of Directors had paid an interim dividend of Rs.3 per share (300% on the Company''s share capital) at its meeting held on 20th January, 2014 and proposed a final dividend of H4 per share (400% on the Company''s share capital) for the financial year ended March 31, 2014 for its members, subject to approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The aforesaid dividend, if approved, will be paid to members whose names appear in the register of members as on Monday, 4th August, 2014. With respect to the shares held in dematerialised form, it would be paid to the members whose names are furnished by NSDL and CDSL as beneficial owners as on that date. The total dividend outgo for the current year amounted to H18,588 lac, including the dividend distribution tax. The dividend payout ratio worked out to 46%.

Operations

FY 2013-14 had its sets of challenges viz. a steady fall in GDP growth, climatic unpredictability, inflation, high interest rates, forex volatility among others. In this market environment, Emami strengthened its market share in key categories, conserved resources and delivered good profits despite low offtakes. During the year under review, the Company strengthened its existing brands on one hand and continued to launch new products on other.

It was an splendid year for the international business which recorded a growth of 23% over 2012-13. Emami performed admirably well in the MENAP countries as well as in Bangladesh where the manufacturing unit has already commenced operations. Emami maintained its leadership position for various products in Russia, Nepal, Bangladesh and the Middle Eastern countries.

Raw materials were purchased judiciously and advance raw material bookings were made. The price of mentha oil also remained favourable during the entire year.

Because of the climatic vagaries, the A&P spending was rationalised and stood at 15.2% of consolidated revenue in 2013-14 as against 16.4% in 2012-13. Cost optimisation measures were implemented to achieve higher efficiency which allowed Emami to deliver strong results in challenging times.

Corporate Social Responsibility

At Emami, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) forms an integral part of the Company''s business activities. It is not merely following the letter of the law but purely voluntary. Your Company does it beyond any statutory requirements or obligations.

Your Company is a responsible corporate citizen in supporting activities related to the welfare of its employees and society. Emami undertakes CSR activities through Emami Foundation and other charitable organisations. Medical services, education, community development, women empowerment and poverty alleviation, among others fall under the Company''s domain of CSR. An organising committee was set up to formulate CSR guidelines, evaluate and monitor activities and plan macro-level CSR initiatives. Under this organising committee, sub-committees were created to ensure enhanced attention in the areas of medical services, education and disaster relief, among others.

Ethical corporate behaviour forms the basis of Emami''s CSR initiatives. Hunger, disease and ignorance are still the burning issues of modern times; despite remarkable growth in scientific research, government budgetary resources have proved to be inadequate to lessen the suffering. The corporate world cannot afford to remain a passive onlooker when people all around remain afflicted with hunger and malnutrition, diseases and physical infirmity, illiteracy and ignorance. Emami has a long tradition in the area of philanthropic activities with a professional outlook. An exercise has been made underway to integrate all such activities across healthcare, education, community development, women empowerment, livelihood creation and environment management segments.

As per Companies Act, 2013, provisions relating to CSR are applicable to the Company w.e.f. 1st April, 2014, accordingly the Company has constituted a CSR Committee consisting of Executive Directors and an Independent Director.

Issue of Bonus Shares

The Company issued 7,56,55,873 bonus shares of face value of H1 each on June 28, 2013 at a ratio of 1:2 (i.e. one Equity Share for every two Equity Shares already held) to the Members of the Company. With this allotment, the total issued and paid-up capital of the Company has increased to H22,69,67,619 comprising of 22,69,67,619 Equity Shares of face value of H1 each.

Listing

The Company''s Equity Shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange Limited, the BSE Limited. and the Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited. The listing fees up to the financial year 2014-15 have been paid.

Subsidiary Companies

As of 31st March, 2014, the Company included the following subsidiary companies:

1. Emami UK Ltd

2. Emami Bangladesh Ltd

3. Emami International FZE

4. Emami Overseas FZE

5. PharmaDerm S A E Co.

A statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, relating to subsidiary companies, is attached to the accounts.

In terms of general exemption granted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account of the subsidiary companies are not attached with the Balance Sheet of the Company.

The following information in aggregate for each subsidiary is also being enclosed

(a) Capital (b) Reserves (c) Total assets (d) Total liabilities (e) Details of investment (except in the case of investment in subsidiaries) (f) Turnover (g) Profit before taxation (h) Provision for taxation (i) Profit after taxation and (j) Proposed dividend.

In compliance with Accounting Standard 21 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, notified in Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules 2006, your Company has prepared its consolidated financial statements, which forms part of this annual report. The accounts of the subsidiary companies will be available to any member seeking such information at any point of time. These accounts will be available on the website of the Company - www.emamiltd. in and kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company.

Directors

During the year, the Board of Directors appointed Shri Pradip Kr. Khaitan and Shri M.D. Mallya as Independent Directors of the Company on 24th June 2013 and 20th January 2014 respectively. Shri Prashant Goenka was appointed as a Wholetime Director of the Company on 20th January 2014, for a period of five years subject to the approval of the members of the Company.

Shri M.D. Mallya and Shri Prashant Goenka have been appointed as Additional Directors and in respect of them the Company has received notices from shareholders for their appointment as Directors in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

In terms of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board proposes appointment of Shri Y.P. Trivedi, Shri K.N. Memani, Vaidya Suresh Chaturvedi, Shri Sajjan Bhajanka, Shri S.B. Ganguly, Shri Amit Kiran Deb, Shri M.D. Mallya and Shri P.K. Khaitan who are Independent Directors as Non-rotational Directors for a period of three years at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Company has also received notices from shareholders for their appointment as Independent Directors at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Shri A. V. Agarwal and Shri R.S. Goenka would retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and, being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment.

A brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/reappointed as required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, is provided in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting forming part of the Annual Report.

Internal Control Systems and their Adequacy

The Company has in place an adequate system of internal controls commensurate with its size, requirements and the nature of operations. These systems are designed, keeping in view the nature of activities carried out at each location and the various business operations.

The Company''s in-house internal audit department in collaboration with reputed audit firms carries out internal audit at all manufacturing locations, offices and sales depots situated across the country. Their objective is to assess the existence and operation of financial and operating controls set up by the Company and also to ensure compliance of applicable statutes and corporate policies.

A summary of all audit reports containing significant findings by the audit department along with the follow-up actions thereafter is placed before the Audit Committee for review. The Audit Committee reviews the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the report and provides valuable suggestions and keeps the Board of Directors informed of its major observations from time to time. Internal audit methodology, process and coverage have been evaluated by M/s Ernst &Young leading to enhanced capacity building and efficiency. Emami''s Internal Audit Department has been accredited 9001:2008 certification.

Directors'' Responsibility statement

Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956 with respect to Directors'' responsibility statement, the Directors confirm that:

i) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2014, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and no material departures have been made for the same.

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 at March 31, 2014 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date.

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) The annual accounts were prepared on a going concern basis

Further, there has been no change in the accounting policy in the preparation of annual accounts for the year under review.

Audit and Accounts

The Company''s Auditors M/s. S.K. Agrawal & Co, Chartered Accountants, who retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting are eligible for appointment for a term of three years. They have confirmed their eligibility under Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 for appointment as auditors of the Company.

Based on the recommendation of Audit Committee the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 5th May, 2014 have reappointed M/s. V.K. Jain & Co, Cost Accountants to audit the cost accounting records as may be applicable to the Company for the FY 2013-14.

Auditors'' Report

The observations made in the Auditors'' report are self-explanatory and require no further explanation.

Management Discussion & Analysis and Corporate Governance Report

As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, a separate section on Management Discussion & Analysis and Corporate Governance practices followed by the Company, together with a certificate from the Company''s auditors confirming compliance, is set out in the annexure forming part of this Report.

Consolidated Financial Statements

The Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard 21 - Consolidated Financial Statements form part of this Report. The networth of the consolidated entity as on 31st March, 2014 is H932 crore as against H777 crore, as at the end of the previous year.

Energy, Technology and Foreign Exchange

The particulars of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo in accordance with the provisions of Section 217(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, are annexed and form a part of this Annual Report.

Personnel

Information in accordance with the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended, names and other particulars of the employees are set out in the Annexure to the Directors'' Report.

Although in accordance with the provisions of Section 219(1) (b) (iv) of the Companies Act, 1956, such information has been excluded from the report and accounts sent to the members, however if any member desirous of obtaining this information may write to the Company Secretary at the registered office of the Company.

Acknowledgement

Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation of all stakeholders – shareholders, banks, dealers, vendors and other business partners for the wholehearted support received from them during the year. The Directors recognise and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution to its progress.

For and on behalf of the Board

Kolkata R.S. AGARWAL

5th May, 2014 Chairman


Mar 31, 2013

The Directors have the pleasure of presenting their report on the business and operations of the Company as well as audited accounts for the year ended March 31, 2013. The Management''s Discussion and Analysis is also incorporated in this report.

Indian FMCG industry

The urban consumer spent less in India, Asia''s third largest economy, in FY 2012- 13 due to high inflation, subdued salary hikes and decelerated economic growth that affected real wages and sentiment. In turn, this slowdown affected the FMCG sector and going ahead, sectoral growth is expected to come from rural dwellers with higher incomes from the direct cash transfer scheme.

Drivers

Population: India with a vast population of around 1.27 bn and annual growth rate of around 1.58% provides a large consumption base with growing potential.

Income: India''s per capita income increased by 11.7% from Rs. 61,564 in 2011-12 to Rs. 68,747, reflecting higher purchasing capability in the hands of Indians. Around 50% of India''s households earn more than US$3,300 translating into double-digit sectoral growth in the past couple of years. While the mean household income of urban India declined by 3%, it increased by 6%0 in rural India. [Source: Credit Suisse]

Rural market: Rural India comprises around 70%0 of the total Indian population, 40%0 of the country''s FMCG market and few organised players. With changing lifestyles and increasing consumer demand,

India''s FMCG market is expected to grow to US$80 billion by 2016 in towns with population of less than 10 lakh [Source: Dinodia Research]. Rural spending was significantly higher at Rs. 3, 75, 000 crore (US$ 69.44 billion) than urban consumption levels which stood at Rs. 2, 99, 400 crore (US$ 55.44 billion) between 2009-10 and 2011-12; rural consumption per person outpaced that of its urban counterpart by 2 per cent (Source: National Sample Survey Organisation).

Urbanisation: About 30 per cent of India is urban, accounting for about 11 per cent of the world''s urban population. India''s urban population is projected to be 600 million in the next few years and an estimated 700 million by 2030, growing the market for FMCG companies in India [Source: IBEF]

Formats: Modern retail formats have catalysed the growth of the FMCG sector, capitalising on marketing, advertising, packaging and distribution.

Youth: India''s workforce (between 15 and 64) is expected to rise from 64 percent of its population in 2009 to 67 percent in 2020 and 250 million people are set to join India''s workforce by 2030 with a proportionate increase in disposable incomes and conspicuous consumption.

Low penetration: India''s FMCG penetration is low compared to other countries and its rural penetration even lower than urban even as the rural population is higher, resulting in a large untapped FMCG potential.

Optimism

India''s FMCG sector is expected to continue reporting attractive growth, riding a growing market relatively unaffected by recession, inflation or currency devaluation. The Indian government''s agricultural support will drive long-term consumption growth and as a result, the FMCG industry is expected to report 18% growth annually over the next few years. It is expected that this sector will grow to a projected USD 33 billion by 2015 and USD 100 billion by 2025, emerging as the biggest consumer expenditure component by the end of the Twelfth Five Year Plan (source: ASSOCHAM).

Performance highlights

The Indian FMCG sector was affected by inflation, slower GDP growth, policy delays, high interest rates, higher deficit and forex volatility. An intensely hot summer and prolonged winter strengthened FMCG offtake. The result was that your Company registered attractive growth: standalone 2012-13 revenues grew 17.1% to Rs. 1,627 crore over Rs. 1,390 crore ub 2011-12; standalone profit after tax increase 26.1% to Rs. 324 crore despite surge in key input costs; consolidated 2012-13 turnover increased 16.9% to Rs. 1,699 crore compared to Rs. 1,454 crore in 2011-12; consolidated profit after tax was Rs. 315 crore as against Rs. 259 crore in 2011-12, an increase of 21.6%.

Financial Results (standalone) Rs. in lakh

Particulars 2012-13 2011-12

Operating income 1,62,709 1,38,982

Profit before interest, depreciation & taxation 40,403 33,034

Interest 610 1,555

Depreciation & Amortisation 12,329 12,075

Transferred from general reserve (10,209) (10,209)

Profit before taxation 37,673 29,613

Less : Provision for taxation

- Current tax 5,500 3,872

- Deferred tax (net) (82) 80

- Provision for taxation of earlier years (122) (20)

Profit after taxation 32,377 25,681

Balance brought forward 4,171 2,747

Profit available for appropriation 36,548 28,428

Appropriation

General reserve 20,209 10,209

Proposed dividend 12,105 12,105

Corporate dividend tax 2,057 1,943

Balance carried forward 2,177 4,171

36,548 28,428

The business reported multi-brand growth: all power brands (Boroplus, Zandu Balm & Methoplus Balm, Navratna and Fair and Handsome) increased market shares in 2012-13. The Company''s international business was marginally down due to lower offtake in the CIS, Russian and African markets coupled with inventory correction among distributors (leading to prospective restructuring). During 2012-13, the Company fortified its direct rural reach across 600,000 outlets. The Bangladesh unit became operational.

Your Company''s strong portfolio addressed various consumer needs, making it possible to capitalise on opportunities, a trend it is likely to sustain through innovation, execution, focus and distribution competencies translating into a superior value-for-money proposition.

Dividend

The Board of Directors recommended a dividend of Rs. 8 per share (800% on the Company''s share capital) for the financial year ended March 31, 2013, pending members approval. The dividend, if approved, will be paid to the eligible members. The total dividend outgo for the current year amounts to Rs. 14,162 lakh, including the dividend distribution tax. The dividend payout ratio works out to 45%0.

Countering the challenges

Introduced a performance-linked variable pay system where a part of the salary is linked to individual and corporate performance.

Completed 2,600 man-days of training in 2012-13 ; identified training needs through a structured need identification process aided by performance appraisals.

The HR team and functional managers formulated a robust training calendar to address this issue holistically.

Initiated a special training programme directed specifically towards the sales and distribution team for productivity improvement.

Initiated employee engagement programmes (family picnic day, annual quiz contest and interdepartmental cricket matches, among others).

Initiated a SAP-based HR management programme; started the HR intranet initiative called Sampark.

Road ahead

Human Resource is an integral part of the Company''s future growth. In order to gear up to unforseen challenges, leadership and critical resources development would be the key HR initiatives. The company would also lay strong emphasis on performance driven culture linking organizational and individual goals.

Corporate Social Responsibility

CSR builds a dynamic relationship between a company on one hand and the society and environment on the other. Though still a voluntary activity,

CSR is traditionally driven by a moral obligation and philanthropic spirit. Over time it has become an integral part of business. It is so with Emami. Along with charities and philanthropic activities

Emami is engaged in a number of sustainable activities. The key aim is to fight against hunger, ignorance, and disease, apart from addressing environmental concerns.

Education

Education support is a priority at Emami Foundation, reflected in the following ways:

- Providing financial assistance to help poor students at the school and college level and higher education.

Donation of computers, furniture and fixtures to schools.

Providing necessary infrastructure to schools and colleges, including supply of drinking water, construction of toilets (especially for girl students).

- Granting funds to schools and colleges for building construction and renovation.

- Donation of textbooks and stationeries to school students.

On a long-term basis, Emami plans to introduce scholarships for meritorious students and a book-lending scheme for underprivileged students.

- Health care

- Emami''s initiative in the health care sector included regular healthcare services through two clinics (Burrabazar and Aradhanadham). Subsidised cataract surgery was organised with M P Birla Eye Hospital and AMRI Hospital.

Medical assistance was provided to patients and senior citizens suffering from chronic diseases. A homeopathy clinic operated once a fortnight from the corporate office.

In the area of preventive health education, Emami organised Saaol heart camps all over India with the participation of the renowned cardiologist Dr. Bimal Chajjer. The camp educated patients in the prevention of heart diseases through non- invasive methods (medication, yoga and zero-oil cooking).

Women empowerment

As a long-term measure, Emami plans to introduce women empowerment programmes (livelihood, training and mentoring). Udayan Care (West Bengal) implemented a programme to mentor girl children from under-privileged sections. Emami sponsored 30 girl students (2007-08 to 2012-13) in the Udayan Shalini programme.

Natural calamities

Emami believes that true social service lies in being beside people during natural calamities and accidents. Last year, the Company stood by the flood-affected people of Guwahati. The Company provided disaster relief through employee volunteering, supply of construction materials (including temporary roofing materials, medical and food supplies, clothes and relief material).

Community welfare programmes

The Community Marriage Programme is a unique effort in relieving poor families of the financial burden involved in arranging marriages. The couples were chosen from inaccessible areas like the Sunderbans and other rural areas, giving Emami the opportunity to reach out to the rural poor in initiating socio-economic development. On a recent occasion, the married couples were given gifts like a solar powered device, ideal in rural areas.

Miscellaneous activities

Emami believes in sarvalokahitam, which indicates the well-being of all stakeholders. Following the teachings of the vedas and Upanishads, Emami undertook charitable programmes through its Food for Poor programme and the Community Marriage Programme. It undertook initiatives in sport and culture activities as well.

Food for poor programme: Emami''s Food for Poor programme was operational in the vicinity of its factories at BT Road, Kolkata, Guwahati, Panthnagar, Masat, Dongari and Vapi.

House construction for the needy: Emami provided funds for the construction of 44 houses for the rural poor in 2012-13.

Animal care programme: Emami contributed to organisations dedicated to animal care and protection.

Bonus Issue

The Board of Directors of your Company recommend the issue of bonus shares in ratio of 1:2, i.e., one equity share for every two existing equity shares subject to the approval of members. The approval of the members is being sought through a postal ballot process. The bonus shares shall be allotted to the members as on the record date to be announced after the approval of bonus issue by members. The bonus shares shall be eligible for dividend that may be declared for the financial year 2013-14 and thereafter.

Increase in Authorised Share Capital

The Company has sought approval from members through a postal ballot process to increase its authorised share capital from Rs. 20 crore to Rs. 25 crore by further creation of five crore equity shares of Re. 1 each to accommodate issue of bonus shares.

Listing

The Company''s Equity Shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange, the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Calcutta Stock Exchange. The listing fees for the financial year 2013-14 were paid.

Subsidiary companies

As of 31st March, 2013, the Company included the following subsidiary companies:

1. Emami UK Ltd

2. Emami Bangladesh Ltd

3. Emami International FZE

4. Emami Overseas FZE

5. Pharma Derm S A E Co, Egypt

A statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956, relating to subsidiary companies, is attached to the accounts.

In terms of the general exemption granted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Balance Sheets and Profit and Loss Accounts of the subsidiary companies are not attached with the Balance Sheet of the Company.

The following information in aggregate for each subsidiary is also being enclosed (a) Capital (b) Reserves (c) T otal assets (d) Total liabilities (e) Details of investment (except in the case of investment in subsidiaries) (f) Turnover (g) Profit before taxation (h) Provision for taxation (i) Profit after taxation and (j) Proposed dividend.

In compliance with Accounting Standard 21 of the consolidated financial statements, notified in Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules 2006, your Company has prepared its consolidated financial statements, which forms part of this annual report.

The accounts of the subsidiary companies will be available to any member seeking such information at any point of time.

These accounts will be available at the website of the Company namely www. emamiltd.in and kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company.

Directors

The Board expresses its profound grief on the sudden demise of Shri Viren J Shah on 9th March 2013. The Board places on record its deep appreciation for the valuable contribution made by Shri Viren J Shah during his tenure as an Independent Director on the Board of the Company. During the year, the Board of Directors appointed Shri R. S. Goenka as Whole Time Director of the Company, for a period of five years subject to the approval of members of the Company.

Shri Amit Kiran Deb, Shri Y. P. Trivedi, Smt. Priti A Sureka and Shri H. V. Agarwal would retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment.

A brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/ reappointed as required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, is provided in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting forming part of the Annual report.

Internal control systems and their adequacy

The Company has in place adequate system of internal controls commensurate with its size, requirements and the nature of operations. These systems are designed, keeping in view the nature of activities carried out at each location and the various business operations.

The Company''s in-house internal audit department in collaboration with reputed audit firms carries out internal audits at all its manufacturing locations, offices and sales depots situated across the country. Their objective is to assess the existence and operation of financial and operating controls set up by the Company and also to ensure compliance of applicable statutes and corporate policies.

A summary of all audit reports containing significant findings by the audit department along with the follow-up actions thereafter is placed before the Audit Committee for review. The Audit Committee reviews the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the report and provides valuable suggestions and keeps the Board of Directors informed of its major observations from time to time. Internal audit methodology, process and coverage have been evaluated by M/s Ernst & Young leading to enhanced capacity building and efficiency.

Risk management

The Company has institutionalised its risk management system and is complying with the requirement of the ISO 31000: 2009 norms regarding the risk management initiatives undertaken by the Company.

Industry Risk

The Company''s offtake may be adversely impacted owing to slowdown in consumer demand.

Risk mitigation

The Indian FMCG sector is the fourth largest in the Indian economy with a market size of $13.1 billion.

A growing per capita income (Rs. 68,747 in 2012-13 from Rs. 61,564 in 2011-12) is expected to drive consumer spending.

Rural consumers spend of around USD 9 billion on FMCG products in India.

With a big demand push from rural India, the FMCG industry is expected to witness a robust growth of 18% over the next four to five years. The sector is expected to grow to a USD 33 billion by 2015 and to a whopping USD 100 billion by the year 2025.

Raw material risk

An inability to procure the right raw materials at the right price could impact operations.

Risk mitigation

The Company hedged inflation through advance order modules for key raw materials like menthol, waxes, mercury, liquid paraffin among others.

The Company resorted to judicious advance bookings for menthol when the price rose sharply during the year.

The Company did a significant part of booking done during the non-peak season in order to cash in on the low prices.

The Company developed a multiple vendor base to secure a continuous supply of raw materials.

Distribution risk

Unavailability of products due to a weak distribution channel could lead to a loss of sale.

Risk mitigation

The Company created a robust distribution network with 3,000 distributors, 5,600 sub-distributors and direct reach to six lakh retail outlets across the country.

This was supported by four branch marketing offices, 32 depots and a strong sales force of over 2,000 members.

Besides, the Company extended product availability to more than 40 lakh retail outlets.

The Company initiated Project Swadesh and covered villages and towns across the country with populations of less than 10,000 people.

Product acceptance risk

The Company''s products may not be accepted by the potential consumers.

Risk mitigation

The Company pioneered the Indian FMCG industry through niche product segments like men''s fairness cream among others.

The Company was the market leader in four products across the country.

Communication risk

The Company may not be able to generate consumer awareness about its products owing to lack of marketing activities.

Risk mitigation

Emami was one of the highest spenders in advertisement and promotions. in its sector in 2012-13. The Company spent around 16.4% of its revenues in promotional and advertisement campaigns in 2012-2013.

The Company roped famous film stars from Bollywood and regional film industries to promote products. Besides, the Company also engaged famous sportspersons and eminent personalities from the field of arts and culture including kathak maestro Pt Birju Maharaj among its brand ambassadors.

The Company undertook various promotional events in colleges, malls and social media websites to promote its products.

The Company participated in fairs (the Kumbh mela, Sonepur mela) and undertook in-film branding initiatives as well as via folk theatre forms like jatras (in West Bengal) to promote products.

Counterfeit risk

Counterfeit products may impact the reputation of the Company.

Risk mitigation

The Company switched from a single- blow mould to multi-cavity moulding, an expensive system, but difficult to counterfeit.

The Company invested extensively in imported dual colour moulding technology from an Italian company to counter duplication; it extended this technology to Zandu Balm and Mentho Plus Balm.

A dedicated cell was created to continuously monitor and mitigate the risk of counterfeit products in the market.

Quality risk

Improper product quality could affect product offtake and mar the Company''s reputation.

Risk mitigation

All manufacturing units of the Company were ISO 9001: 2000 compliant; the BT Road unit, Kolkata received stringent WHO GMP certification for five ayurvedic products. All units other than the BT Road unit, Kolkata are accredited with ISO 14001:

2004 and ISO 18001 : 2007 certifications. The Company implemented Total Production Maintenance (TPM) across all its production units.

In 2012-13, the manufacturing units received 11 national/regional awards in the area of manufacturing excellence, quality, safety and environment. A robust R&D department spearheaded by Padma Shree Vaidya S Chaturvedi and supported by eminent Indian and international experts helps in maintaining stringent product quality.

The Company''s R&D team, Himani Ayurveda Science Foundation and Zandu Foundation for healthcare deliver innovative and effective products. Competition risk

Increased competition could impact the Company''s profitability.

Risk mitigation

The Company created a wide product portfolio comprising skin care, personal care and healthcare segment products.

The Company invested aggressively in advertisement and promotional campaigns to create greater product visibility.

The Company continuously introduced new products to stay ahead of competitors.

The Company focused on enhancing internal efficiencies to augment its bottomline.

Shareholders'' return

Emami''s constant endeavour is to enhance returns for its shareholders. The Company works relentlessly towards manufacturing innovative products and process improvisation which can translate into higher returns for its shareholders.

Year EVA EVA as a % (Rs. in Lakh) of Capital Employed

2009-10 13019 15.9% 2010-11 13979 15.5%

2011-12 16652 18.6%

2012-13 22040 24.2%

Directors'' responsibility statement

Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act 1956 with respect to Directors'' responsibility statement, the Directors confirm that:

i) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2013, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and no material departures have been made from the same.

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 at March 31, 2013 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date.

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) The annual accounts were prepared on a ''going concern'' basis. Furthermore, there has been no change in the accounting policy in the preparation of annual accounts for the year under review.

Audit and accounts

The Company''s Statutory Auditors M/s. S.K. Agrawal & Co, Chartered Accountants, who retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting are eligible for reappointment. They have confirmed their eligibility under Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956 for reappointment as auditors of the Company.

M/s. V.K. Jain & Co, Cost Accountants have been appointed as cost auditors for the financial year 2013-14 subject to approval of the Central Government.

Auditors'' Report

The observations made in the Auditors'' Report are self-explanatory and no qualification is reported by them. Hence, this does not necessitate any further comments.

Corporate Governance

As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, a separate section on Corporate Governance practices followed by the Company, together with a certificate from the Company''s auditors confirming compliance, is set out in the Annexure forming part of this report.

Consolidated financial statements

The Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard AS21 - Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group form part of this report.

The networth of the consolidated entity as on 31st March, 2013 is Rs. 777 crore as against Rs. 707 crore, as at the end of the previous year.

Energy, technology and foreign exchange

The particulars of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo in accordance with the provisions of Section 217(1) (e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, are annexed and form a part of this annual report.

Personnel

Information in accordance with the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended, names and other particulars of the employees are set out in the Annexure to the Directors'' Report.

Although in accordance with the provisions of Section 219(1) (b) (iv) of the Companies Act, 1956, such information has been excluded from the report and accounts sent to the members, any member desirous of obtaining this information may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.

Acknowledgement

Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation of all stakeholders - shareholders, banks, dealers, vendors and other business partners for the excellent support received from them during the year. Your Directors recognise and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution in its progress.

Cautionary statement

Statements in the Directors'' Report and the Management Discussion & Analysis describing the Company''s objectives, expectations or forecasts may be forward-looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations.

Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the statement.

Important factors that could influence the Company''s operations include global and domestic demand and supply conditions affecting selling prices of finished goods, input availability and prices, changes in government regulations, tax laws, economic developments within the country and other factors such as litigation and industrial relations.

For and on behalf of the Board

R.S. AGARWAL

Chairman

May 6, 2013

Kolkata


Mar 31, 2012

To The Members,

The Company possesses a strong brand portfolio catering to various consumer needs. We are positioned to capitalise on opportunities in a growing Indian market. We will continue to strengthen this advantage with innovation excellence, faster execution, sharper focus on consumer needs and improved distribution reach.

During 2011-12, we increased our direct rural reach. Our direct retail coverage increased to 5 lac outlets. We initiated our Bangladesh and Egypt units which are expected to become operational in FY 2012-13.

At a time when input costs remain high while price and forex volatility pose additional challenges, we continue to focus on the best value for our customers and vendors through innovation and cost- efficiency.

Financial results (standalone) (Rs. in lacs)

Particulars 2011-12 2010-11

Operating income 1,38,981 1,20,238

Profit before interest, depreciation and taxation 33,034 29,692

Interest 1,555 1,549

Depreciation and amortisation 12,075 11,603

Transfer from general reserve (10,209) (10,209)

Profit before taxation 29,613 26,749

Less : Provision for taxation

- Current tax 3,872 3,300

- Deferred tax (net) 80 674

- Provision for taxation of earlier years (20) 26

Profit after taxation 25,681 22,749

Balance brought forward 2,747 1,383

Profit available for appropriation 28,428 24,132

Appropriation

General reserve 10,209 15,209

Proposed dividend 12,105 5,296

Corporate dividend tax 1,943 880

Balance carried forward 4,171 2,747

Dividend

The Board of Directors recommends a dividend of Rs. 4 per share (400% on the Company's share capital). Considering the strong financial position and available liquidity, an additional dividend of Rs. 4 per share (400% on the share capital of the Company) is being recommended as a special dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2012 for its members, pending their approval. The total dividend for the year ended March 31, 2012 would accordingly be Rs. 8 per equity share as against the total dividend of Rs. 3.5 per equity share for the year ended March 31, 2011. The dividend, if approved, will be paid to members whose names appear in the Register i of Members as on August 3, 2012; with respect to the shares held in dematerialised form, it would be paid to members whose names are furnished by NSDL and CDSL as beneficial owners as on that date. The total dividend outgo for the current year amounts to Rs. 14,048 lacs, including the dividend distribution tax. The dividend payout ratio works out to 54.7%.

Strength beyond limitation

Raw material management

The year under review experienced a steep escalation in the cost of major inputs, especially menthol, vegetable and crude oil-based items along with an increase in minimum wages.

Countering the challenges

The Company responded to these challenges through the following initiatives:

- Changed the oil mix by introducing vegetable oil without impacting product quality to counter the steep hike in crude oil prices and fluctuation in dollar value.

- Hedged inflation through advance order module for key raw materials like menthol, waxes, mercury, liquid parrafin among others

- Started advance booking for menthol when the price rose sharply during the year.

- Backward integration of menthol plantation

- Developed a multiple vendor base for most products to enjoy price benefits.

- Enhanced storage capacity with respect to key inputs, which experienced a substantial price rise during the year in review. The Company maximised the purchase of material from tax-exempted zones (North-east, Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh) for cost-effective purchases.

Vision

- The Company expects to explore the possibility of importing raw materials like micro crystalline wax, methyl salicylates, soap noodles, lumino peptide and ozokerite wax and paraffin wax, among others.

Operations

Maintaining operational efficiency is imperative to produce quality products. Besides efficiency, cost optimisation is another key factor to strengthen profitability. Emami has a strong operations team, which enhances process efficiency and ensures quality.

Countering challenges

The Company strengthened its operations through the following initiatives -

- Received awards across all manufacturing locations for manufacturing excellence.

- Upgraded the ayurvedic manufacturing facility at the BT Road unit as per WHO guidelines.

- Completed capacity expansion at the Pantnagar unit.

- Started equipment efficiency monitoring and improvement programme across all units.

- Standardised and streamlined SOPs for the manufacturing units.

- Created a zonal quality control team for the eastern, western and northern region for better control and accountability.

- Assembled a cross-functional team to facilitate product transfer from R&D to plants.

- Established cGMP, TPM and WCM processes across all manufacturing units.

- Incentivised plant employees to ensure higher retention.

Vision

- Undertake a new manufacturing project in Assam.

- Upgrade Zandu plants in the western region.

- Initiate SAP integration of more processes previously not covered for better control and resources utilisation.

Sales and distribution

Sales and distribution plays an important role in FMCG companies, ensuring that consumers enjoy access to products 24X7. Emami has a strong sales and distribution team ensuring an anytime product availability.

Highlights, 2011-12

- Recorded 18% revenue growth in India despite sales getting affected due to weak seasons.

- Zandu health care business grew by 34%.

- Classified a new segment - rural - covering towns/villages with a population of less than 50,000 under Project Swadesh. The Company adopted a hub-and-spoke model in these areas by appointing super- stockists and sub-stockists. As of the end of the year, the Company had 160 super stockists and 4000 sub- stockists. Around 24% of the business was recorded directly through this model.

- A separate team handled the modern trade accounts across the country which grew 64% during the year.

- Increased direct retail coverage from 450,000 outlets in 2010-11 to 500,000 outlets.

- Our indirect reach is over 3.6 million retail outlets. (Source: AC Nielsen)

Countering the challenges

- Opened a new depot at Agartala to service the growing demand from north-eastern states.

- Completed integration of the southern distribution channel of Zandu with Emami.

- Created structured sales force for the rural channel with its own dedicated team of more than 225 people in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

- Enhanced focus on the marketing activities of healthcare products of Zandu. Aired an advertisement for Zandu Pancharishta with MS Dhoni and Pt Birju Maharaj as brand ambassadors clocking a growth in product sales during 2011-12.

- Increased trade marketing activities by enhancing the number of dealer meets, wholesalers loyalty programme and distributor meets, among others.

Vision

- Continue investment in the distribution infrastructure and increase direct reach

- Formulate a structured training programme for the sales team under the Gurukul programme initiated by the Company

- Implement distributor connectivity to provide live data for speedy decision-making

- Undertake an IT project - eStar - to enable the sales officers post secondary sales figures online for faster analysis and actions thereof.

Information technology

Emami is wired on SAP ECC 5.0, a state-of-the-art enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Its business processes are integrated and connects processes such as order-to- cash, procure-to-pay, production planning, quality management, sales and distribution, among others.

The Company has a dedicated IT team under the CIO which executes a number of projects across locations.

Countering the challenges

- SAP, our core ERP business system, is now implemented in overseas subsidiaries. SAP went live at Bangladesh in November 2011, the first overseas implementation by Emami's IT team. Emami FZE International (UAE) is scheduled to go live in June 2012.

- Implemented a 3PSCM (Third Party Supply Chain Management) system successfully at one 3P unit for better control across the contract manufacturing units. The Company expects to roll this at nine third party units across the country.

- Implemented a web-based HR Intranet 'Sampark' which includes all critical HR functions like travel management, leave and other self- service applications based on the workflow and business escalation matrix.

- Migrated 48 WAN connectivity links across all locations in India from multiple service providers to MPLS VPN circuits through Sify and Reliance.

- Evaluated various data warehousing and business intelligence systems from leading IT and consulting companies. The implementation is expected to commence in June 2012. Implemented the material requirement planning (MRP) module across all factories Maintained 99.5% uptime of IT systems (hardware, software and SAP), ensuring uninterrupted business operations.

Vision

Going ahead, the Company's IT department expects to achieve the following:

- Implement budgeting, business planning and consolidation.

- Implement business intelligence system

- Implement and integrate export documentation modules in SAP

- Enhance information security by implementing high-end firewalls and upgrading the data centre.

- Run SAP optimisation for continuous improvement and enhanced system efficiency

International marketing division

The global FMCG market has been growing and also maturing with increasing competition. While local brands also grew stronger, international players also entered newer geographies, invested in brand building and increasing distribution. They also acquired brands overseas to get a larger market share.

Worldwide presence: As an international branded consumer goods company, Emami is present in more than 60 countries, focusing on Russia&the CIS, SAARC, South East Asia, Middle Eastl and Africa.

Wide product portfolio : The international division offers a wide product portfolio ranging from skin care to hair care and healthcare.

Export revenue increased 13% from Rs.165 crore in 2010-11 to Rs.187 crore in 2011-12 contributing about 13%to the Company's revenue. The Company maintained market leadership position for Fair & Handsome in Bangladesh, Nepal and UAE and for Boroplus in Russia and Nepal.

Countering the challenges

Maintaining growth in challenging environment in the face of crisis in North African markets and Eurozone was a major challenge.

The Company revised its prices during the year and worked closely with distributors and dealers in the international market to maintain off takes despite a price hike.

Currency volatility remained a key concern in the international market.

The Company evaluated the credit policies and opted for bank guarantees and LC.

The Egypt manufacturing project has slowed due to political unrest in the country.

Vision

Going ahead, the Company will concentrate more on the focus countries and its key brands. It is also increasing its sales force in Russia, Bangladesh and Nepal to gain further market share. It also expects to commence operations of the Bangladesh and Egypt plant from 2012-13.

Logistics

The year was a challenging one owing to a 10% hike in fuel cost, 20% hike in tyre cost and around 15-20% hike in toll taxes. There was also a shortage of truck drivers, resulting in lower availability of trucks.

Countering the challenges

- Increased containerisation: Around 80% of the output from Guwahati and 60% from Pantnagar was transported through containers, ensuring higher product security.

- Established new mother warehouses in Indore, Kolkata, Ambala and Hyderabad, taking the total warehousing storage capacity to 2.78 lac sq. ft.

- Ensured adequate risk management by insisting on bank guarantees from vendors

- Monitored transition time and lead time stringently

- Improved stock demand forecasting through regular sales and operation meetings

Vision

- Reduce transit time

- Increase containerisation from other units

- Establish mother warehouses in Nagpur (25,000 sq. ft), Ahmedabad (25,000 sq. ft) and New Delhi (50,000 sq. ft)

Research and development

The Company competes in an industry characterised by rapid advances. The Company's ability to compete successfully is dependent on its ability to ensure timely flow of competitive products and technologies. The Company continues to develop new products and intellectual property through licensing and third-party business and technology acquisitions.

Mission – healthcare

Extensive research and innovation facilitates Emami's success in the health and personal care industry. In the Consumer Products Division, we are committed to meet the unmet needs of consumers and develop innovative products that meet consumer needs.

Research and innovation centre

Emami's Research & Innovation Centre is a science-driven, consumer-centric and business aligned power house, comprising structurally-sound, intellectually- strong and a wealth of creative talent, all supporting Emami's leadership in personal care, health and wellness and ayurveda. Our products are the result of understanding consumers' needs, through pathbreaking technology. We combine years of practical experience with a continuous influx of new knowledge. For decades, we worked in partnership with universities, start-ups and suppliers. These relationships are now richer and more productive than ever.

Emami's future

The Research and Innovation Centre was reorganised to align itself with Emami's dynamic business strategy. The Group now encompasses a competitive intelligence cell, which monitors the effectiveness of current operations, competitors' perception, competitor capabilities, and medium-to-long-term prospects. The same is done under the strategic, tactical and counter intelligence sub- sections. The Centre is also keenly strengthening its presence in global markets and taking active part in tapping consumer habits, attitudes and newer insights for product development. With regulations getting tougher globally for products, which offer cosmetic and functional benefit, Emami Research and Innovation Centre is reinforcing teams responsible for defending the scientific validity of its brands with international and local authorities. The regulatory team supports the innovation process, helping brands enjoy an access to markets for which they are responsible, while guaranteeing compliance with operating regulations.

Infrastructure

A state-of-the-art, high-end multi- storey Research and Innovation Centre, spanning more than 30,000 sq. ft, was created in Kolkata. The Centre encompasses product innovation development, product processing science, competitive intelligence cell, analytical development, perfumery science, quality assurance, packaging and development.

Technology direction

The Research and Innovation team comprises more than 55 scientists, with multi-dimensional backgrounds and industry experience. These professionals are geared towards the development of high-end, targeted products that deliver higher performance, tapping the latest global technologies while appealing to the global consumer.

The strong in-house innovation team of collaborative projects with modern technology centers, resulting in co-development of novel products in the home and personal care category. Emami Research and Innovation Group strengthened its capability through innovation partnerships at each stage of the product development process - from early stage collaborations with start-up and biotech companies to late-stage partnerships with key suppliers. Emami brings to consumers, products of the highest quality and safety. Its R&D ensures regulatory compliance of all Emami's international products. This enables Emami to launch new products quickly and efficiently in countries worldwide, by integrating regulatory affairs in its R&D activities from start to finish. The Research and Innovation team developed in-house strengths in focusing on basic science areas including ayurvedic science.

Vision

We believe Emami's future will be exceptional, fashioned around our ability to deliver innovative growth in our businesses and value to stakeholders. The shared values we generate will extend beyond our consumers and shareholders, benefiting partners, clients, suppliers and raw material manufacturers.

We are constantly aspiring for cutting-edge science and technology, deploying this in our products, packages and services. Hence, we undertake an ever- increasing number of clinical trials, proving scientifically that our innovations fulfill promises.

Human resource management

In a business where it is imperative to introduce products with varied features that position them differently in order to attain market leadership, there is an ongoing need to retain competent human resources and develop their capabilities.

Countering the challenges

- Performance-driven organisation: Strengthened the performance management system with rewards and recognition based around them.

- Learning and development: Completed 2,000 person-days of training during the year under review. Training needs were identified through performance appraisals. The HR team structured a training calendar. The employees were given a recap after 90 days of training and the training effectiveness was measured. Initiated various employee engagement programmes like family picnic day, annual quiz contest and inter-departmental cricket matches among others.

- Employee branding: Introduced

an extensive nine-month graduate training programme customised for Emami in collaboration with an institute. On successful completion, the students will be absorbed in Emami. Around 15 students participated successfully in this programme in 2011-12.

- Recruited MBAs from A'-rated business schools who were provided cross-functional training for eight months and posted in key roles.

Vision

- Create a resource development programme to identify and develop leaders in the organisation

- Systematise the HR process by introducing software integrated with SAP

- Focus on the leadership team for high-end training programmes.

- Launch the newly created intranet platform in the current year. The platform shares organisational information and is a knowledge repository. It is a two-way communication portal. The employees can also stay in touch through the chat platform

- Emphasise the creation of a learning organisation through systematic HR, learning and development initiatives. Target at least two man-days of training to each employee

Quality management

In a business where personal care and healthcare is imperative, Emami invests extensively to meet international quality standards. The following are the points comprising quality policy:

- SOPs are defined

- Measurement procedures are defined

- All critical quality parameters are aligned in a unified system and documented for reference

- Quality is defined at different levels like before-process, in- process and after-process quality checks

- After a product is launched, a stability study is conducted on control samples continuously across the product's lifespan

- Even the smallest quality complaints are addressed immediately

Recognition

All the units are cGMP and ISO: 9001:2008 certified. Abhoypur, Amingaon, Pantnagar and Dongri units are accredited with ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 18001:2007, abiding by highest Environmental and Occupational health & safety standards.

Corporate social responsibility

At Emami, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) forms an integral part of the Company's business activities. It is not philanthropy but purely voluntary -- your Company does it beyond any statutory requirements or obligations.

Your Company is a responsible corporate citizen, supporting activities related to the welfare of its employees and society. The Emami Group is involved in corporate social responsibility through Emami Foundation and other charitable organisations. The Company's CSR approach comprises medical services, education, community development, women empowerment and poverty alleviation, among others. An organising committee formulated CSR guidelines, evaluated and monitored activities and planned macro-level CSR initiatives. Under this organising committee, sub- committees were created for enhanced attention to medical services, education and disaster relief, among others. At Emami, CSR extends beyond statutory obligations to sustainable socio-economic development. Ethical corporate behaviour forms the basis of our CSR initiative. Hunger, diseases and ignorance are still the burning issues of modern times; despite growth in science, government budgetary resources are inadequate to mitigate suffering. The corporate world cannot afford to remain a mere observer when people are afflicted with hunger and malnutrition, diseases and physical infirmity, illiteracy and ignorance. Emami has a long tradition in conducting philanthropic activities, supported by a professional outlook. An exercise is underway to integrate all such activities across the healthcare, education, community development, women empowerment, livelihood creation and environment management segments.

Education

Recognising the vital role that education plays in ushering socio- economic change, Emami's CSR activities comprise innovative programmes. Apart from providing financial support to various educational and academic institutions, Emami Foundation supports poor meritorious students through scholarships, exercise books and computers, among others. Stipends are provided to poor and physically challenged students; coaching is offered to students at the primary education level. Emami Foundation and units also provide funds for school renovation and maintenance.

Health

Financially supported by Emami, Magan Shankar Foundation conducts eye camps, ayurvedic and homeopathic clinics, allopathic and dental camps at various locations (Aradhanadham at Haripal and in Kolkata). Magan Shankar Foundation organises eye, ear and hernia operations and medical treatment camps. Emami Foundation conducts free/subsidised camps for the reversal of heart disease under the supervision of renowned heart specialist Dr. Bimal Chajjer. Donations are made to various healthcare organisations. Blood donation camps are organised by various Emami factories.

Women empowerment

Emami Limited partnered with an NGO to sponsor 40 underprivileged girls from various parts of rural West Bengal. The fellowship programme enables them to rise to their potential through higher education and personalised guidance.

A fund was set up years ago to render financial assistance for the marriage of the underprivileged. During the year under review, the Company supported the weddings of 22 underprivileged girls. Besides, the Company helped with the initial setting up of their homes and provided funds for meeting household expenses for the first month.

Environment

Emami uses environment-friendly technologies and processes. Recycling, reuse of by-products are stressed upon; emissions are controlled. Research and development of cow dung and cow urine as well as the maintenance of goshalas were adopted.

Listing

The Company's equity shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange, the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Calcutta Stock Exchange. The listing fees for the financial year 2012-13 were paid.

Subsidiary companies

As of 31st March, 2012, the Company included the following subsidiary companies:

1. Emami UK Ltd

2. Emami Bangladesh Ltd

3. Emami International FZE

4. Emami Overseas FZE

5. Pharma Derm S A E Co, Egypt

A statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act 1956, relating to subsidiary companies, is attached to the accounts.

In terms of general exemption granted by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account of the subsidiary companies are not attached with the Balance Sheet of the Company.

The following information in aggregate for each subsidiary is also being enclosed (a) Capital (b) Reserves (c) Total assets (d) Total liabilities (e) Details of investment (except in the case of investment in subsidiaries) (f) Turnover (g) Profit before taxation (h) Provision for taxation (i) Profit after taxation and (j) Proposed dividend.

In compliance with Accounting Standard 21 of the consolidated financial statements, notified in Companies (Accounting Standards)

Rules 2006, your Company has prepared its consolidated financial statements, which forms part of this annual report.

The accounts of the subsidiary companies will be available to any member seeking such information at any point of time. These accounts will be available at the website of the Company namely www.emamigroup.com and kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company.

Directors

Vaidya Suresh Chaturvedi, Shri Mohan Goenka, Shri S. K. Goenka, and Shri S. B. Ganguly, Directors of the Company, retire by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment. Shri S. K. Todi also retires by rotation but has not offered himself for reappointment. The Board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable guidance rendered by him during his tenure as an Independent Director of the Company.

Shri Sajjan Bhajanka was appointed as an Additional Director (Independent Director) of the Company by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 8th May, 2012 and pursuant to provisions of Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956 (the Act), he holds office upto the date of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company.

The Company has received a notice in writing under Section 257 of the Act from a member proposing his candidature for the office of Director.

During the year, the Board of Directors reappointed Shri R S

Agarwal as Executive Chairman of the Company, for a period of five years after completing his present term subject to the approval of members of the Company.

A brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/ reappointed as required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, is provided in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting forming part of the Annual report.

Shareholders' returns

Emami's constant endeavour is to enhance returns for its shareholders. The Company works relentlessly towards innovative products and process improvisation which can be translated into higher returns for its shareholders.

Directors' responsibity statement

Pursuant to the requirement under Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act 1956 with respect to Directors' responsibility statement, the Directors confirm that:

i) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2012, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures

ii) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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, 2012 and of the profit of the Company for that year ended on that date

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) The annual accounts were prepared on a 'going concern' basis

Further, there has been no change in the accounting policy in the preparation of annual accounts for the year under review.

Audit and accounts

The Company's Auditors M/s. S.K. Agrawal & Co, Chartered Accountants, who retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting are eligible for reappointment. They have confirmed their eligibility under Section 224(1B) of the Companies Act, 1956 for reappointment as auditors of the Company.

M/s. V.K. Jain & Co, Cost Accountants have been appointed as cost auditors for the financial year 2012-13 subject to approval of Central Government.

Auditors' Report

The observations made in the Auditors' report are self explanatory and no qualification is reported by them. Hence this does not necessitate any further comments.

Corporate Governance

As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the stock exchanges, a separate section on Corporate Governance practices followed by the Company, together with a certificate from the Company's auditors confirming compliance, is set out in the Annexure forming part of this - report.

Consolidated financial statements

The Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard AS21 - Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group form part of this report.

The networth of the consolidated entity as on 31st March, 2012 is Rs. 707 crore as against Rs. 690 crore, as at the end of the previous year.

Energy, technology and foreign exchange

The particulars of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo in accordance with the provisions of Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, is annexed and forms a part of this annual report.

Personnel

Information in accordance with the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules 1975 as amended, names and other particulars of the employees are set out in the Annexure to the Directors' Report. Although in accordance with the provisions of Section 219(1)(b)(iv) of the Companies Act, 1956, such information has been excluded from the report and accounts sent to the members, any member desirous of obtaining this information may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.

Acknowledgement

Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation of all stakeholders - shareholders, banks, dealers, vendors and other business partners for the excellent support received from them during the year. Your Directors recognise and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution to its progress.

For and on behalf of the Board

Kolkata R.S. AGARWAL

May 8, 2012 Chairman


Mar 31, 2011

Dear Members,

The Directors are pleased to present their report on the business and operations of the Company and audited accounts for the year ended March 31, 2011. The Management Discussion and Analysis has also been incorporated in this report.

FMCG industry, 2010

The Rs. 130-bn FMCG sector, the fourth-largest in India, was affected by surging input costs in 2010-11. The sector grew 11% year-on-year over the last decade, tripling in from around Rs.47,000 crore in 2000-01 to Rs. 1,30,000 crore in 2010-11 (2.2% of GDP).

The Indian FMCG sector grew 11.4% and 11% in the first and second quarters of 2010-11, compared with the overall 12% in 2009-10, owing to rising input costs (petroleum products and packaging materials) and food, among others.

Performance highlights

Your Company delivered another year of remarkable performance during a challenging economic period. While the economy grew attractively during the year, unprecedented volatility in input prices, driven by fluctuations in crude petroleum prices and agricultural crops, needed careful management.

- Standalone revenue for 2010-11 was Rs.1,221 crore, a growth of 21.3 %, over Rs.1,007 crore in 2009-10

- Despite a sharp increase in input costs by 33.8%, there was an increase of 37.5% in profit after tax to Rs.227 crore (standalone)

- Consolidated turnover for 2010-11 was Rs.1,278 crore, registering an increase of 23.1%, compared with Rs.1,038 crore in 2009-10

- Consolidated profit after tax for 2010-11 was Rs.229 crore as against Rs.170 crore in 2009-10, an increase of 34.8%

This performance during an unfavourable industry situation was possible due to strong business accretive initiatives like aggressive marketing, innovative R&D, distinctive new launches, expansion of the distribution system, cost optimisation and financial management initiatives.

The Company continues to focus on two objectives: Firstly, develop effective and innovative products based on the natural science of ayurveda using modern laboratory practices and marketing them aggressively; secondly, keep costs in control, which helped in the Company's growing business profitably.

A superior management team, aggressive branding strategies, strong R&D capabilities and striving for innovation are expected to reinforce the Company's industry position graduating to the next level of growth

Financial results (standalone) (Rs. in Lacs)

Particulars 2010-11 2009-10

Operating Income 1,22,115 1,00,686

Profit before interest, depreciation & taxation 26,962 24,905

Interest (1,181) 2,095

Depreciation & Amortisation 11,603 11,749

Less: Transferred from general reserve 10,209 1,394 10,209 1,540

Profit Before Exceptional Items & Taxation 26,749 21,271

Exceptional Items:-

- VRS compensation - 726

- Share Issue Expenses - 487

Profit Before Taxation 26,749 20,058

Less : Provision for taxation

- Current tax (including FBT) 3,300 3,440

- Deferred Tax (net) 674 100

- Provision for taxation of earlier years 26 -22

Profit after taxation 22,749 16,540

Balance brought forward 1,383 2,463

Profit available for appropriation 24,132 19,003

Appropriation

General reserve 15,209 12,309

Proposed dividend 5,296 4,539

Corporate dividend tax 880 772

Balance carried forward 2,747 1,383

24,132 19,003

Dividend

The Board of Directors recommended a dividend of Rs. 3.50 per share (i.e. 350% on the share capital of the Company) for the financial year ended March 31, 2011 for its members, pending their approval. The dividend, if approved, will be paid to members whose names appear in the register of members as on August 8, 2011; with respect to the shares held in dematerialisation form, which will be paid to the members whose names are furnished by NSDL and CDSL as beneficial owners as on that date. The total dividend for the year amounts to Rs. 6,175 lacs, including the dividend distribution tax .The dividend payout ratio works out to 27.1%

Economy, 2010

The Indian economy rebounded from the global financial crisis, chiefly owing to strong domestic demand with a growth in excess of 8% year-on-year in real terms. Merchandise exports (15% of GDP) returned to pre-financial crisis levels. Industrial expansion and high food prices, resulting from the combined effects of the weak 2009 monsoon and an inefficient food distribution system, drove inflation to a peak of 11% in the first half of the year, but gradually eased to single digit following a series of central bank interest rate hikes.

Driven by a nominal annual growth rate of 13%, India's economy is set to increase four-fold by 2020, with gross domestic product (GDP) surging to over USD4 trillion (about Rs. 205 lac crore) and per capita income rising to USD 3,213 from USD1,017. Annual incremental savings are also expected to increase four-fold to Rs. 72 lac crore [Source: Edelweiss Capital].

Concerns, 2011

Inflation: High inflation is likely to persist in 2011-12.

Fiscal deficit: India's public debt was placed at over 76% of GDP, exceeding expectations. Fiscal deficit was Rs. 3.69 trillion ($81.9 billion), equivalent to 4.7% of India's GDP

(Source: Reuters). The Union Budget emphasised the government's commitment to fiscal consolidation by budgeting a lower fiscal deficit (4.6% of GDP in 2011-12 compared with 5.1% in 2010-11). The revenue deficit-to-GDP ratio is estimated to remain unchanged at 3.4% in 2011-12. Current account deficit is expected to increase, supported by a depreciation of the Indian Rupee, owing to high inflation and interest rates.

FMCG industry outlook

India's FMCG segment is expected to grow at least 12% annually to Rs. 4,00,000 crore by 2020 and could rise to as high as 17% should GDP growth accelerate, leading to an overall industry size of Rs. 6,20,000 crore by 2020. The skin care segment is expected to report a compounded annual growth rate of nearly 13% through 2012, reaching USD365 million [Source: Bloomberg].

Low penetration of major segments indicates long- term growth story

Concerns, 2011

The year 2010 was mixed for the Indian FMCG sector. It witnessed steady growth despite raw material inflation, affecting profitability. Prices of commodities like palm oil and other agricultural commodities rose sharply. Even as realisations are expected to remain range-bound, raw material costs will remain a concern, potentially reducing margins.

Year of building organisational capabilities

Raw material management

The previous year witnessed a significant increase in input costs, largely owing to ever-increasing crude oil prices, surging inflation, bad commodity markets and increase in minimum wages.

Rise in price of key inputs

At Emami, principal raw material comprises petroleum-based LLP. Its price increased owing to a price rise in crude oil from USD85 per barrel in April 2010 to USD105 per barrel in

March 2011. Besides, there was a growing price pressure in commodity items like menthol, camphor and metals (gold and silver, among others). The cost of gold rose sharply from 16,390/10 gm to Rs. 20,700/10 gm and silver rose sharply from Rs. 27,600/kg to Rs. 51,600/kg in 2010-11. As a result, the cost of goods sold increased by 4.2% of sales.

Cost management

As opposed to an ad hoc and arbitrary response to raw material cost movements, the Company institutionalised its cost management. The result was a deep scrutiny of existing cost influences, leading to proactive alterations and adaptations in raw material sizes and specifications. This was reflected in the prudent use of input substitutes without affecting product yield or quality.

For instance, the Company graduated to the use of alternative plastic grades used in packaging, which are easily available and reasonably priced. It switched from a single blow mould to multi-cavity moulding, resulting in improved productivity with higher bottle production changeover flexibility.

Purchasing policy

As a deliberate strategy, the Company procured its raw material from vendors in non-excisable areas – Guwahati (Assam), Baddi (Himachal Pradesh) – at cost-effective prices. It also imported inputs like micro crystalline wax, methyl salicylates, soap noodles, lumino peptide and ozokerite wax.

Vendor relationships

The Company adopted stringent policies for selecting vendors, based on plant proximity, appropriate quality certifications, financial stability and product quality, among others.

Operations

In a business marked by competitive margins, there was an increasing need to leverage operational efficiency and circumvent rising costs.

Highlights, 2010-11

- Acquired infrastructure in Egypt to establish a manufacturing facility

- Commenced operations for setting up a manufacturing facility in Bangladesh

- Revamped the BT Road factory to comply with WHO GMP

- Dedicated units at Dongri and BT Road for exports

Initiatives, 2010-11

- Imported spout machines from Spain to design new packages for Boroplus Antiseptic Cream and Fair and Handsome

- Rationalised GSM of laminates and boards to compensate for increased raw material costs

- Introduced automation in Boroplus lotion, balm and Malai Kesar

- Used multi-cavity moulds (IBM - Injection blow mould and EBM - Extrusion Blow Mould) which helps increase output and simultaneously reduce cost per unit

- Started using the unique bi-colour cube technology, the first to do so in India; this technology enabled Emami to change Zandu Balm and Mentho Plus packaging to counter spurious products. Currently, both products are available in bi-colour packaging, reducing duplication to a great extent.

- Trained the floor staff in WHO GMP, WCM (World Class Manufacturing) and TPM (Total Plant Management) practices

- Started the trial project for contract manufacture of menthol, switching from buying the product directly from the market, consequently reducing costs

- Initiated cost-effective purchases through the e-auction route. Ernst & Young (E&Y) thoroughly scrutinised and reviewed the portal's purchase system.

- Conducted various audits at every quarter - technical and SHE (Safety, Health & Environment), among others Road ahead

- Expand the Pantnagar unit for the manufacture of Boroplus Antiseptic Cream, Himani Fast Relief, Navratan Oil and Mentho Plus Balm

- Revamp the two Zandu units in Vapi and Masat in line with WHO GMP certification

- Establish a new plant for manufacturing Boroplus cream at BT Road, Kolkata

- Establish a new R&D facility and a packaging unit at BT Road, Kolkata

- Change the packaging of Zandu products

Logistics

In a business where products are manufactured at different locations and consumers live all across the country, it is imperative to ensure the availability of the right product at the right place at the right time at an optimal cost. Hence, efficient planning and cost play an effective role in the execution of finished goods and logistics planning, leading to a potent business strategy.

The year 2010-11 was challenging as the Company encountered a severe pricing pressure. Between March and July 2010, fuel rates spiralled 14%. During the year, we also noticed increase in the cost of consumables like lubricants, spares and tyres by about 20%. Toll taxes also increased. The Company, however, managed it efficiently.

Highlights, 2010-11

- Improved risk management initiatives in logistics, leading to a substantial reduction in transit losses

- Commissioned two warehouses (Bhagalpur in East Bihar and Hubli in North Karnataka)

- Reduced the number of transportation vendors to leverage economies of scale

- Integrated S&OP process for Zandu products with the existing Emami distribution channel

- Sustained S&OP meets, which improved forecasting and stock availability as per demand

- The Company moved about 90% of its products by road

- The Company possessed 33 pan-

India warehouses with a cumulative space of 3 lac sq. ft *The Company turned its inventory 12 times during the year under review

- The Company leveraged the use of centralised IT in planning.

Initiatives

- To mitigate transit losses, the Company strengthened its contractual terms and conditions with transportation service providers, quarterly review mechanism introduced to monitor transporter SLA

- By using the right vehicle for the right product - voluminous products in large containers and dense/heavy products in open trucks - the Company reduced logistics cost.

- By mapping lead times precisely from our diverse manufacturing points to various depots, we ensured timely delivery.

- We encouraged vendors to participate in reverse auctions, leading to superior value for all.

Road ahead

- Establish own warehouses in Indore (25,000 sq. ft), Kolkata (35,000 sq. ft), Ambala (1,00,000 sq. ft), Hyderabad (30,000 sq. ft) and Patna (20,000 sq. ft) for the following benefits: Rental saving, use of warehouses customised as per needs, smooth product movement, energy savings through the green warehousing concept (low energy turbo- ventilators instead of energy- guzzling exhaust fans, maximising sky lighting and water harvesting)

- Widen the hub-and-spoke distribution (in addition to one in South India) to West, North (with one warehouse each in Ambala and Delhi) and East India with the following benefits: Quicker response to demand upturns in the hinterland.

- Implement Optisuite

(an add-on to SAP) to track statutory documentation utilised in transportation

- Automate supply chain planning process

Sales and distribution

In the FMCG industry, it is imperative to reach products to locations enjoying consumer presence and demand, enhancing sale prospects.

Highlights, 2010-11

Witnessed an increase in consolidated revenue to Rs.1,278 crores from RS. 1,038 crores in 2009-10

- Registered a 20.2% growth in the domestic sector and an overall growth of 23.1%

Rs. Added 100 super stockists, catering to 3,000 sub-stockists in remote locations with populations below 50,000

* Increased direct retail outlets by 25,000 to 4,50,000

- Initiated two new depots (Bhagalpur and Hubli) to cater to emerging needs in Bihar and North Karnataka

Initiatives

Integrated the distribution network of Zandu balm in North, East and

West India with Emami

- Segregated sales in two leading states - UP and Andhra Pradesh - across the urban and rural population, leveraging their brand and enhancing accountability and transparency

- Identified 84 districts across eight states, covering 3,000 villages for direct network in rural India

- Embarked on a project called

'Swadesh', where Emami through its field staff covered rural markets directly through a dedicated organisation structure for rural operation

- Implemented standard distributor billing software, covering 235 key distributors (constituting 50-55% of the entire sales) to track, measure and maintain transparency in secondary sales

Road ahead

- Focus on the rural business and cover eight more states for direct networking

- Increase manpower for modern trade and rural business at the direct and indirect sales levels

- Cover 84 districts under 'Project Swadesh' by November, 2011

- Reorganise the sales team, decentralise the organisational structure towards regional heads, accelerate decision-making and add organisational value

- Add 100,000-odd outlets into direct coverage in urban and rural India

Information technology

Emami's business runs on SAP ECC 5.0, which manages and connects various organisational arms like material handling, production planning, sales / distribution, finance and quality checks, among others.

Highlights, 2010-11

- Commenced two key projects - SAP Human Capital Management (SAP HCM) and Form Tracking module

-SAP Human Capital Management (SAP HCM): This four-module software (personnel administration, organisation management, employee information system and leave, travel and payroll management) will

Clean, organised and safe manufacturing facility rationalise structures, decentralise payroll, eliminate paperwork, enhance transparency and strengthen workflow efficiency. The same portal will serve as an intranet for information sharing. The Company expects to integrate leave application with the time-punching system and SAP payroll. Deloitte partnered the Company in this project implementation.

* Form tracking module: This software facilitates the management and tracking of various taxation forms issued by authorities for purchase/receipt of materials as well as transportation permits. The Company implemented a non-SAP (but SAP-certified) software, helping locate all forms across all units, eliminating the risk of misplacement.

- Installed a pilot project - desktop virtulisation solution - in the training room, saving costs by a fourth and will be progressively implemented

- Implemented SAP material requirement planning across all factories, improving raw material and packaging material procurement

Road ahead

* Implement business intelligence and analytic applications

- Undertake IT projects in Bangladesh, Dubai and Egypt subsidiaries

* Implement Phase-II of HCM (performance management, training and development)

* Implement Information security at the physical, network and application levels

- WAN link migration - complete

change of existing VPN connectivity at all Emami locations by phasing out VSATs, implement advanced technology communication products (VSAT to MPLS), ensuring improved services, uptime and efficiency.

Research and development

The Company competes in an industry characterised by rapid technological advances. Hence, the Company's ability to compete successfully is heavily dependent upon its ability to ensure a continual and timely flow of competitive products and technologies to the market place. The Company continues to develop new products and technologies and enhance existing products that expand the range of its product offerings and intellectual property through licensing and third- party business and technology acquisitions.

Mission - healthcare With a mission of contributing to healthy and beautiful skin, hair and lifestyles, extensive research and groundbreaking innovation is one of the keys to Emami's success in the health and personal care industry. In the Consumer Products Division, we are committed to meet the unmet needs of consumers and develop forward- looking products that are tailored to meet consumer need gaps and offer excellent quality.

Research and innovation centre Emami's Research & Innovation centre is a science-driven, consumer-centric and business aligned power house, comprising structurally-sound, intellectually-strong and with a wealth of creative talent, all supporting Emami's leadership in personal care, health & wellness and ayurveda.

Our products are the result of understanding consumers' unmet needs, through a pathbreaking technology. We combine generations of practical experience with a continuous flow of new knowledge. For decades, we worked in partnership with universities, startups and suppliers. These relationships are now richer and more productive than ever. The constant innovation stream we deliver is founded in our past and created in the present to strengthen Emami's future.

The Centre was reorganised to align itself with Emami's dynamic business strategy. The Group now encompasses a Competitive Intelligence cell, which monitors the effectiveness of current operations, competitors' perceptions, competitor capabilities, and medium to long-term market prospects. The same is done under the strategic, tactical and counter intelligence sub-sections.

The Centre is also keenly focused on strengthening its presence in global markets and hence is taking active part in tapping the consumer habits, attitudes and newer insights for product development. With regulations getting tougher all over the world for products which offer cosmetic and functional benefit, Emami Research & Innovation Centre is reinforcing the teams responsible for defending the scientific validity of our brands with both international and local authorities. The Regulatory team supports the innovation process, helping brands get access to markets for which they are responsible, while guaranteeing that they will conform with operating regulations.

Infrastructure

A state-of-the-art, high-end multi- storey Research & Innovation Centre, spanning more than 30,000 sq. ft, was created in Kolkata. The Centre encompasses product innovation development, product processing science, competitive intelligence cell, analytical development, perfumery science, quality assurance and packaging and development.

Future technology directions The Research & Innovation team comprises more than 55 scientists, with multi-dimensional backgrounds and industry experience. These are geared towards the development of high-end, targeted products that deliver higher performance, tapping the latest technologies around the world while appealing to the global consumer.

The strong in-house innovation team also formed collaborative projects with modern technology centres, enabling co-development of novel products in the home and personal care category.

Emami Research & Innovation Group strengthened its capability through innovation partnerships at each stage of the product development process – from early stage collaborations with start up and biotech companies to late stage partnerships with its key suppliers. Above all, Emami brings to consumers, products that are of the highest quality and safety and is non-negotiable. R&D is also critical in ensuring regulatory compliance of all Emami International products. This enables Emami to launch new products quickly and efficiently, in countries all over the world, by integrating regulatory affairs in its R&D activities, from start to finish. The Research & Innovation team also developed in-house strengths in focusing on basic science areas including ayurvedic science.

Road ahead

We believe Emami's future will be exceptional, fashioned on our ability to deliver innovative growth in our businesses and value to all stakeholders. The shared values we generate will reach beyond our consumers and shareholders, benefitting our partners, clients, suppliers and raw material manufacturers.

We are constantly at the cutting-edge of science and technology; deploying this in our products, packages and services. Hence, we undertake an ever-increasing number of clinical trials, proving scientifically that our innovations fulfil promises.

Quality management

In a business where personal care and healthcare is imperative, Emami invests extensively to meet international quality standards. The following are the points comprising quality policy:

- SOPs are defined.

- Measurement procedures are defined.

- All critical quality parameters are aligned in a unified system and documented for reference.

- Quality is defined at different levels like before-process, in- process and after-process quality checks.

- After a product is launched, a stability study is conducted on control samples continuously across the product's lifespan.

- The smallest quality complaints are taken seriously and addressed immediately.

Recognitions

- Majority of the units are cGMP and ISO 9000-certified.

Units abide by highest safety and environmental protection standards.

Overseas business

The global FMCG industry entered into a consolidation mode during 2010-11. Companies either increased their focus on certain market segments or consolidated their business portfolios. As a result, there were a number of mergers and acquisitions in the industry. Developing nations, especially Africa, emerged as regions with potential. Consequently, the Company doubled sales in Africa and the SAARC region.

Emami exports cosmetics, toiletries and ayurvedic products to over 65 countries across the globe, with a large presence in Africa, SAARC, the Middle East and the CIS.

Highlights

Exports constituted about 13.6% of the Company's total revenue, up from 13.1% during 2009-10

- Exports grew 27.6% from X 137 crore in 2009-10 to X 174 crore in 2010-11

- Africa and SAARC were the key growth markets for international business

- Completed the acquisition of Pharmaderm in Egypt in December, 2010, through a step-down subsidiary in Dubai

- Commenced the construction of a manufacturing facility in Bangladesh in March, 2011.

Challenges

Along with the opportunities in the industry, there were also

challenges. The major challenges were competition from larger FMCG companies, the threat of spurious products in some of the international markets and a political upheaval in North Africa.

Despite these challenges, Emami retained or increased its market share in most countries through aggressive advertising and branding activities. The Company's initiatives against spurious products continued through legal recourse, innovative packaging and consumer awareness, among others. Owing to the political unrest in North Africa, the Company decided to tread cautiously and wait until matters improved.

Modernisation/expansion/ new projects Emami Bangladesh Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary company, took initiatives for setting up manufacturing facilities at Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Emami Overseas FZE, a step-down, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami International FZE, was incorporated in 2010-11. Emami Overseas FZE acquired 90.6% equity share capital of Pharma Derm SAE Co, Egypt. Consequently, the said company is now a subsidiary of the Company. Pharma Derm SAE Co has manufacturing infrastructure in Borg Al Arab, which is proposed to be utilised for setting up a manufacturing unit.

Outlook

With increasing disposable incomes in developing countries, there is greater awareness and demand for grooming and wellness products, helping the industry grow at a good pace.

To capitalise on this opportunity and fuel the Company's ambitious plans, it intends to acquire companies and brands which will increase its product portfolio, as well as its market presence. Besides, the Company plans to launch a new range of products, as well as strengthen the sales force and brand team to promote the Company, the brand and the products effectively.

Human resources

In a business where it is imperative to introduce products with differentiated features and position them differently to attain market leadership, there is an ongoing need to attract and retain competent human resources and develop their capabilities, thereby enabling them to meet business challenges for sustained growth

Highlights and initiatives 2010-11

- The Company focused on training across all management and worker levels.

- The Company organised employee engagement events like family picnics, sit and draw competition for employee wards, sports and cultural activities, among others.

- The Company established processes to strengthen HR delivery and services for the benefit of internal customers.

- The Company strengthened the HR team by restructuring (number and capability) and capability development.

- The Company formed a training committee comprising external members and senior management.

- The Company created a training calendar with a focus on functional and behavioural training.

- The Company conducted training in the areas dealing with time management, personal effectiveness, managerial effectiveness, effective execution and problem-solving workshops to name a few.

- The Company dovetailed recruitment with a nine-month comprehensive and customised management programme for graduates, leading to on-the-job absorption on successful completion of their training.

- The Company identified high-potential employees with the objective of accelerating their development and creating the next rung of leaders.

Road ahead

- The Company intends to add SAP HR modules to strengthen the HR processes across recruitment, training, performance management, among others.

- The Company intends to focus on training around cost- effectiveness, leadership and business growth, among others to carry forward the momentum gained.

- The Company intends to strengthen the performance management process further, which will create a high performance orientation.

Corporate social responsibility

Your Company is a responsible corporate citizen, supporting activities related to the welfare of its employees and society.

The Emami Group is involved in corporate social responsibility through Emami Foundation and other charitable organisations. The Company's CSR approach comprises medical services, education, community development, women empowerment and poverty alleviation, among others. An organising committee evolved CSR guidelines, evaluated and monitored activities and planned macro-level CSR initiatives. Under this Organising Committee, sub-committees were created for enhanced attention to medical services, education and disaster relief, among others.

At Emami, CSR extends beyond statutory obligations to sustainable socio-economic development. Ethical corporate behaviour forms the basis of our CSR initiative. Hunger, diseases and ignorance are still the burning issues of modern times, despite growth in science; government budgetary resources are inadequate to mitigate suffering. The corporate world cannot afford to remain a mere onlooker when people are afflicted with hunger and malnutrition, diseases and physical infirmity, illiteracy and ignorance.

Emami has a long tradition in conducting philanthropic activities, supported by a professional outlook. An exercise is underway to integrate all such activities of Emami Limited Group companies and Emami Foundation across the healthcare, education, community development, women empowerment, livelihood creation and environment management segments.

Education

Recognising the vital role that education plays in ushering socio-economic change, Emami's CSR activities comprise innovative programmes. Apart from providing financial support to various educational and academic institutions, Emami Foundation supports poor meritorious students through scholarships, exercise books and computers, among others. Stipends are provided to poor and physically- challenged students; coaching is offered to students at the primary education level. Emami Foundation and units also provide funds for school renovation and maintenance.

Health

Financially supported by Emami, Magan Shankar Foundation conducts eye camps, ayurvedic and homeopathic clinics, allopathic and dental camps at various locations (Aradhanadham at Haripal and in Kolkata). Magan Shankar

Foundation organises eye, ear and hernia operations and medical treatment camps. Emami Foundation conducts free/subsidised camps for the reversal of heart disease under the supervision of the renowned heart specialist Dr. Bimal Chajjer. Donations are made to various healthcare organisations. Blood donation camps are organised by various Emami production units.

Women empowerment

Emami Limited partnered with an NGO to sponsor 40 underprivileged girls from various parts of rural West Bengal. The fellowship programme enables them to rise to their potential through higher education and personalised guidance.

For the past many years, a fund has been set for rendering financial assistance for the marriage of the underprivileged section of the society. During the year under review, the Company supported marriages of 22 underprivileged girls. Besides, the Company helped in initial set up of their homes and provided funds for meeting household expenses for the first month.

Environment

Emami uses environment-friendly technologies and processes. Recycling, re-use of by-products are stressed; emissions are controlled. Research and development into cow dung and cow urine as well as the maintenance of goshalas were adopted.

Listing

The equity shares of your Company are listed on the National Stock Exchange, the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Calcutta Stock Exchange. The listing fees for the financial year 2011-12 were paid.

Share capital

Consequent to the approval of shareholders on 13th July 2010, face value of equity shares of the Company was changed from Rs. 2 per share to Rs. 1 per share and new shares were credited/issued accordingly.

Subsidiary companies

As on March 31, 2011, the Company includes following subsidiary companies.

1. Emami UK Ltd

2. Emami Bangladesh Ltd

3. Emami International FZE

4. Emami Overseas FZE

5. Pharma Derm S A E Co, Egypt

A statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act 1956, relating to subsidiary companies, is attached to the accounts.

In terms of general exemption granted by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account of the subsidiary companies are not attached with the Balance Sheet of the Company.

The following information in aggregate for each subsidiary is also being enclosed (a) Capital (b) Reserves (c) Total assets (d) Total liabilities (e) Details of Investment (except in the case of investment in subsidiaries) (f) Turnover (g) Profit before taxation (h) Provision for taxation (i) Profit after taxation and (j) Proposed dividend.

In compliance with the Accounting Standard 21 of the consolidated financial statements, notified in Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules 2006, your Company has prepared its consolidated financial statements, which forms part of this Annual report.

The accounts of the subsidiary companies will be available to any member seeking such information at any point of time. These accounts will be available at the website of the Company viz. www.emamiltd.in and kept open for inspection at the registered office of the Company.

Directors

Shri R.S. Goenka, Shri K.N. Memani, Shri A.V. Agarwal and Shri H.V. Agarwal, Directors of the Company, retire by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment.

During the year the Board of Directors have reappointed Shri S.K. Goenka, Managing Director, Shri Mohan Goenka, Shri A.V. Agarwal, Shri H.V. Agarwal, Executive Directors of the Company, for a period of five years after completion of their present term subject to the approval of members of the Company.

A brief resume of the Directors proposed to be appointed/reappointed as required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, is provided in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting forming part of the Annual Report.

Internal control systems and their adequacy

The Company has in place adequate systems of internal controls commensurate with its size, requirements and the nature of operations. These systems were designed, keeping in view the nature of activities carried out at each location and the various business operations. The Company's in-house internal audit department carries out internal audit at all manufacturing locations, head offices and sales depots situated across the country through its internal team and reputed internal audit firms. Their objective is to assess the existence and operation of financial and operating controls set up by the Company and also to ensure compliance of applicable statutes and corporate policies. A summary of all audit reports containing significant findings by the audit departments along with the follow-up actions thereafter, is placed before the Audit Committee for review. The Audit Committee reviews the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the report and provides valuable suggestions and keeps the Board of Directors informed of its major observations from time to time.

The Company appointed Ernst & Young, an eminent consultancy firm for capacity building of the Company's Internal Audit Department.

Risk management

The following is an analysis of the Company's key business risks and mitigation plans:

Industry risk

An industry slowdown could affect business sustainability.

Mitigation

- The FMCG industry is expected to grow at least 12% annually to X 400,000 crore by 2020.

- India's per capita income is projected to grow significantly from USD1,017 to USD3,213 in 2020.

- Rural consumers spend about USD9 billion per annum on FMCG and product categories; they account for more than half the sales in some large FMCG categories.

- The rural FMCG market growth at 18% exceeded that of urban markets at 12%. While the rural market comprise only 34% of the total FMCG market, given the current growth, its share is expected to increase to 45-50% by 2020.

Raw material risk

Soaring raw material costs could result in product inflation; raw material non-availability could affect operations

Mitigation

- The Company procures raw materials (menthol, micro crystal wax, hard paraffin, stearic acid and methyl salicylate) through imports and forward contracts, booking them in advance proactively and ensuring timely availability.

- The Company procured raw materials from local vendors and vendors in non-excisable areas - Guwahati (Assam), Baddi (Himachal Pradesh)- at cost-effective prices.

- The Company implemented value engineering projects for cost control

Climatic risk

Inadequate monsoons could affect rural incomes.

Mitigation

- India's south-west monsoon is likely to be normal in 2011 as per meteorological forecasts.

- India's per capita rural income increased significantly from the 2001 levels to reach X 16,327 in 2009-10 and is poised to rise in the coming years owing to various income- generating initiatives undertaken by the government.

Launch failure risk

Any delay in launching new products could affect earnings

Mitigation

- The Company invests heavily in R&D, introduces new products in a timely way and markets products aggressively, leading to a strong marketplace presence.

- The Company conceives and tests products with the plan of a prospective launch.

Quality risk

Declining product quality could affect Emami's brand and profitability

Mitigation

- The Company implemented Total Production Maintenance (TPM) across all its production units.

- The Company's units received ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and WHO GMP certifications.

- The Company established protocols to standardise herb quality and procurement.

- Emami's R&D team, Himani Ayurvedic Science Foundation and Zandu Foundation for healthcare work to deliver innovative and effective products.

Brand risk

Growing competition could affect market share.

Mitigation

- The Company enjoys a pan-India presence and brand recall owing to effective and innovative products, ayurvedic positioning and a value-for-money proposition.

- The Company invested extensively in advertisements and celebrity product endorsements to enhance brand recall

- The Company created contemporary commercials and innovative packaging to attract consumer attention.

- The Company's units are located in tax-exempted zones (accounting for over 80% per cent of turnover).

Counterfeit risk

Product imitation could dent profitability.

Mitigation

- The Company switched from a single blow mould to multi- cavity moulding, improving product quality.

- The Company invested extensively in imported moulding technology (dual colour moulding) from an Italian company to counter duplication; it extended this technology to Zandu Balm and Mentho Plus Balm.

Shareholder returns

The Company continues to work toward two objectives: Firstly, to develop effective and innovative products, based on the natural science of ayurveda using modern laboratory practices and market them aggressively; secondly, to grow the business aggressively while keeping costs under control.

Directors' responsibilities

Pursuant to the requirement under section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act 1956 with respect to Directors' responsibility statement, the Directors confirm that:

i) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 2011, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

ii) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements 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, 2011 and of the profit of the Company for that year ended on that date;

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) The annual accounts were prepared on a 'going concern' basis.

Further, there has been no change in the accounting policy in the preparation of annual accounts for the year under review.

Audit & accounts

The Company's Auditors M/s. S. K. Agrawal & Co, Chartered

Accountants, who retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting are eligible for reappointment. They have confirmed their eligibility under Sec. 224 of the Companies Act, 1956 for reappointment as auditors of the Company.

M/S V.K. Jain & Co, Cost Accountants have been appointed as Cost Auditors for the financial year 2011-12 subject to approval of Central Government.

Auditors' report

The observations made in the Auditors' report are self- explanatory and no qualification is reported by them, hence do not call for any further comments.

Corporate governance

As per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchanges, a separate section on Corporate Governance practices followed by the Company, together with a certificate from the Company's Auditors confirming compliance, is set out in the Annexure forming part of this report.

Consolidated financial statements

The Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard AS21 – Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group form part of this report. The net worth of the Group as on March 31st, 2011 is Rs. 690 crore as against Rs. 625 crore, as at the end of the previous year.

Energy, technology & foreign exchange

The particulars of conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo in accordance with the provisions of Sec 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988, is annexed and forms a part of this annual report.

Personnel

Information in accordance with the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules 1975 as amended, names and other particulars of the employees are set out in the Annexure to the Directors Report. Although in accordance with the provisions of Section 219(1)(b)(iv) of the Companies Act,1956, such information has been excluded from the Report and Accounts sent to the Members, any member desirous of obtaining this information may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.

Group for inter se transfer of shares

Pursuant to intimation from the Promoters, the names of the persons and entities comprising “group” is annexed to the Directors' Report for the purpose of SEBI (substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers) Regulations 1997.

Acknowledgement

Your Directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their sincere appreciation of all stakeholders – shareholders, banks, dealers, vendors and other business partners for the excellent support received from them during the year. Your Directors recognise and appreciate the efforts and hard work of all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution to its progress.

Cautionary statement

Statements in the Directors' Report and the Management Discussion and Analysis describing the Company's objectives, expectations or forecasts may be forward-looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could influence the Company's operations include global and domestic demand and supply conditions affecting selling prices of finished goods, input availability and prices, changes in government regulations, tax laws, economic developments within the country and other factors such as litigation and industrial relations

For and on behalf of the Board

Kolkata R.S. AGARWAL

19th May, 2011 Chairman


Mar 31, 2009

The Directors have pleasure in presenting their report on the business and operations of the Company and audited accounts for the year ended March 31, 2009.

Financial results

Consequent to the acquisition of 68.9% stake in The Zandu Pharmaceutical Works Limited (Zandu) in November, 2008, Zandus FMCG business was demerged into Emami Limited. Simultaneously, real estate undertaking of Emami comprising of Emamis interest into Emami Realty Ltd and Zandus non-core business comprising real estate was demerged into Emami Infrastructure Ltd w.e.f. November 05, 2008.

Audited accounts therefore include and exclude performances of Zandus FMCG business and Emamis realty business respectively w.e.f. November 05, 2008. Previous years figures are therefore not comparable with the current years figures.

Financial results are summarised below: (Rs. in Lacs)

Particulars 2008-09 2007-08

Operating Income 72,235 57,282

Profit before interest, depreciation & taxation 12,964 9,867

Interest 1,963 (1,353)

Depreciation & Amortisation 1,789 728

Less: Transferred from general reserve* 964 825 - 728

Profit before taxation 10,176 10,492

Less : Provision for taxation

- Current tax (including FBT ) 1,200 1,240

- Deferred Tax ( net ) 250 (22)

- Provision for taxation of earlier years (26) -

Profit after taxation 8,752 9,274

Balance brought forward 1,648 1,190

Profit available for appropriation 10,400 10,464

Appropriation

General reserve 3,953 5,545

Proposed dividend 3,405 2,797

Corporate dividend tax 579 475

Balance carried forward 2,463 1,647

10,400 10,464



Dividend

The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of Rs. 4.50 per share (i.e., 225%) to the members for their approval. The dividend, if approved, will be paid to the members including the new members who will be allotted shares on demerger of Zandu FMCG undertaking in terms of clause 6.5 of Part III of the Scheme of Arrangement under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956. The total dividend for the year including dividend distribution tax amounts to Rs. 3,983.11 lacs and dividend pay out ratio works out at 45.51%.

Review of Operations

With a view to achieve inorganic growth through acquisition that provide significant cost and revenue synergies and enhance market position, the Company acquired 68.9% stake in The Zandu Pharmaceutical Works Ltd. (Zandu), a century old leading ayurvedic company at Rs. 713 crores. The Company believes that this acquisition will open up many more areas of growth and will be highly EPS accretive.

During the year under review, the turnover of the Company grew to Rs. 722.35 crores representing an overall increase of 26.11% (including inorganic growth of 13.51%). However, EBIDTA of the Company rose to Rs. 129.64 crores showing an increase of 31.39% over last year and after considering interest cost of Rs. 19.63 crores, due to utilisation of fund in acquisition, against income of Rs. 13.53 crores in previous year, profit after tax is arrived at Rs. 87.52 crores. Consolidated turnover of the Company, however grew to Rs. 747.46 crores representing an overall increase of 29.12% (including inorganic growth of 13.38%) over last year. And consolidated EBIDTA and profit after tax after minority interest of the Company at Rs. 135.23 crores and Rs. 91.86 crores grew by 36% and 2% respectively.

Despite sluggish economic and recessionary market conditions, your Company has posted one of its strongest performances. Emami continued to offer innovative, effective and value- added products based on traditional ayurvedic science with adoption of modern manufacturing technology. The Company focused on further strengthening brand equity through innovative ideas and differentiated offerings. It also increased the depth and breadth of distribution networks for robust sustainable growth.

Emami capitalised on every available opportunity. It acquired Zandu, consolidated its operations, undertook strategic initiatives coupled with a robust marketing strategy to exploit the full industry potential. Besides, Emami made efforts towards cost reduction and improved efficiency at all the levels. The margin improvement and cost reduction measures undertaken at Zandu yielded satisfactory results.

On a strategic front, the FMCG business of Emami and Zandu was Consolidated into Emami and the realty business into Emami Infrastructure Ltd through a scheme of arrangement sanctioned by the Honble High Court at Kolkata. The Company has also raised Rs. 310 crores by issuing new shares to the qualified institutional bidders in July 2009, thereby further strengthening the Companys financial position.

With strong brand equity, penetrative distribution network, innovative R&D, a dynamic management team and aggressive business approach, your Company looks to the future with determination and confidence.

Internal control system and information technology

Internal control systems, established by your Company throughout the organisation are in operation and working properly. These systems have been designed keeping in view the nature of activities carried out at each location and the various business operations. The Companys in-house internal audit department carries out the internal audit at all manufacturing locations, head office and sales depots situated across the country. Their objective is to assess the existence and operation of financial and operating control set up by the Company. A summary of all audit reports containing significant findings by the audit departments along with the follow-up action thereon, is placed before the Audit Committee for review. The Audit Committee reviews the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the report and provides valuable suggestions.

Listing

The equity shares of your Company are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and the Calcutta Stock Exchange Association Limited. The listing fees for the financial year 2008-09 have been paid.

Subsidiary Companies

As on March 31, 2009, the Company includes following wholly

owned overseas subsidiary Companies;

Emami UK Ltd

Emami Bangladesh Ltd.

Emami International FZE

A statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act 1956, relating to subsidiary Companies, is attached to the accounts.

In terms of the approval granted by the Central Government under Section 212(8) of the Companies Act 1956, the Audited Statements of account of the subsidiary companies and the Auditors Reports thereon, for the year ended March 31, 2009, along with the report of the Board of Directors, have not been attached. The Company will make the documents available upon request by any member interested in obtaining the same.

However, in compliance with the Accounting Standard 21 on Consolidated Financial Statements, notified in Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules 2006, your Company has prepared its consolidated financial statements, which forms part of this Annual Report.

The following information in aggregate for each subsidiary is also being enclosed (a) Capital (b) Reserves (c) Total Assets (d) Total Liabilities (e) Detail of Investments (except in the case of investment in subsidiaries) (f) Turnover (g) Profit Before Taxation (h) Provision for taxation (i) Profit after Taxation and (j) Proposed Dividend.

Issue of shares to QIBs

In the month of July 2009, the Company has raised a sum of Rs. 310 crores through offer and issue of 1,00,00,000 equity shares of Rs. 2/ each at a premium of Rs. 308/- per share. Proceeds of the issue were used for repayment of debt outstanding in the books for acquisition of controlling stake in The Zandu Pharmaceutical Works Ltd.

Scheme of Arrangement

Upon approval at the court convened meeting, the scheme of arrangement for consolidation of FMCG business of Zandu with Emami Ltd and realty business into Emami Infrastructure Ltd was

submitted before the Honble High Court at Kolkata for its approval.

The Honble Court has approved the said scheme and consequently the Zandus FMCG business was demerged and transferred to and vested into Emami Limited, on a going concern basis. Simultaneously, real estate undertaking of Emami comprising Emamis interest in Emami Realty Ltd and Zandus non-core business comprising real estate was transferred into Emami Infrastructure Ltd w.e.f. November 05, 2008. Certified copy of the order was filed with the Registrar of Companies, West Bengal on December 02, 2009 to make the scheme effective.

Consolidation of FMCG business will deliver business, cost and margin synergies, improve research & development base and provide a bigger basket of power brands and opportunity of entry into new segments in time to come.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors have re-appointed Shri R S Agarwal as Executive Chairman of the Company with effect from April 01, 2009 subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Shri R S Goenka, Shri K N Memani, Shri K K Khemka and Padmashree Vaidya Suresh Chaturvedi, Directors of the Company, retire by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment. A brief resume of the Directors, proposed to be re-appointed as required under Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, is provided in the Notice of the Annual General Meeting forming part of the Annual Report.

Auditors report

The observations made in the Auditors report are self- explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further comments.

Auditors

The auditors, M/s. S K Agrawal & Co, chartered accountants, retire at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible offer themselves for reappointment.

M/s V Parekh and Associates, Chartered Accountants, auditors for the Units at Vapi, Talasari, Masat and Uttrakhand of FMCG undertaking of The Zandu Pharmaceutical Works Ltd offers themselves for reappointment as auditors of the aforesaid units

for the financial year 2009-2010 under section 228 of the Companies Act 1956.

Responsibility statement

Pursuant to the requirement under section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act 1956 with respect to Directors responsibility statement , the Directors confirm that:

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

ii) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;

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 annual accounts were prepared on a going concern basis.

Considering the substance over the legal form, and with the approval of the shareholders of the transferor and transferee entities, the Company has obtained specific approval of the High Court of Kolkata and the consent of Regional Director, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and has accounted for the transactions relating to acquisition of FMCG business of Zandu, under AS 14 (Accounting for Amalgamations).

Corporate Governance

The information pursuant to the provisions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement are hereby presented in a separate report and annexed along with this report.

Group for inter se transfer of shares

As required under Clause 3(1) (e) of the Securities and Exchange

Board of India (Substantial Acquisitions of Shares and Takeovers) Regulation, 1997, persons constituting “Group” (within the meaning as defined in the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practice Act, 1969) for the purpose of availing exemption from applicability of the provisions of Regulation 10 to 12 of the aforesaid regulations, are given in the separate annexure attached herewith and forms part of this Annual Report.

Energy, technology and foreign exchange

Information pursuant to Section 217 (1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, in respect of the conservation of energy, technology absorption and the foreign exchange earning, is annexed and forms part of this Annual Report.

Personnel

Information pursuant to Section 217(2A) of the Act read with the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Rules, 1975, as amended by the Companies (Particulars of Employees) Amendment Rules 1999 forms part of this Report. Although in accordance with the provisions of Section 219(1)(b)(iv) of the Act such information has been excluded from the Report and Accounts sent to the Members, any member desirous of obtaining this information may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.

Acknowledgement

Your Directors wish to appreciate the dedication and commitment displayed by the employees of the Company including its subsidiary companies at all levels and also express their sincere thanks and appreciation to financial institutions, banks, government authorities, business associates, distributors, retailers, stakeholders and the consumers of its products, for their continued support.

For and on behalf of the Board Kolkata R S Agarwal December 03, 2009 Chairman

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