About Pidilite Industries Ltd

Pidilite Industries Limited (PIL) was incorporated on 28th July, 1969 as a consumer and specialties chemical company. The Company operates under two major business segments i.e. Branded Consumer & Bazaar and Business to Business. Products, such as Adhesives, Sealants, Art & Craft Materials and Others, Construction and Paint Chemicals are covered under Branded Consumer & Bazaar segment. These products are widely used by carpenters, painters, plumbers, mechanics, households, students, offices etc. Business to Business segment covers products, such as Industrial Adhesives, Industrial Resins, Construction Chemicals (Projects), Organic Pigments, Pigment Preparations, etc. and caters to various industries like packaging, joineries, textiles, paints, printing inks, paper, leather, etc. Pidilite was the first Company in India, which started production of violet pigment in the year 1973. In 1984, the company's consumer product division was born and in 1989 the company entered fevicryl acrylic colours transform fabric and multi-surface painting market. The Company made its maiden public offering of equity shares in the year 1993. During the year 1995, plants of the company in Mumbai and Vapi acquired an ISO 9001 certification. Also the plant at Mahad received an ISO 9002 certification in the same year. Fevicol, the premier brand of the company ranked among the Top 15 Indian brands by FE Brandwagon Year Book 1997. After two years, in 1999, Pidilite had acquired 'Ranipal', leading brand of optical whitener and subsequently acquired 'M-Seal', leading brand of epoxy compounds in the year of 2000. In the identical year of 2000 itself, Fevicol campaign won the Silver ABBY for the Campaign of the Century in India. The Company had launched Dr. Fixit range of Construction Chemicals in the year 2001 and had acquired 'Steelgrip', leading brand of PVC insulation tape in India during the year 2002. Pidilite had again acquired the Roff' brand of Construction Chemicals in the year of 2004. A wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore, under the banner 'Pidilite International Pte Ltd was incorporated by the company in the year 2005 for its international operations, encompassing the acquisition of overseas companies and joint ventures. Also in the same year 2005, Pidilite had acquired Chemson Asia Pte Ltd, an existing Singapore-based company in the business of manufacturing waterproof coating and emulsion paints, thereby adding to its existing, and rapidly-growing construction chemicals and paints range and the company had took over Jupiter Chemicals in Dubai. During the identical year of 2005, the company had incorporated a subsidiary, namely 'Pidilite Do Brasil Desenvolvimento De Negocios Ltd', in Sao Paulo, Brazil and 'Pidilite Middle East Limited', as an offshore company in the Jebel Ali Free Zone of Dubai. During the year 2006, Pidilite had acquired Tristar Colman brand and business, Tristar Fine Art, a market leader in brushes for drawing and painting and Bamco Thailand, a Construction Chemical company. Also Pidilite had acquired the business and assets of Sargent Art Inc through a subsidiary Pidilite USA Inc, Delaware. The Company had established its R&D centre in Singapore under the banner 'Pidilite Innovation Centre Pte Ltd.' Pidilite had de-merged VAM manufacturing unit at Mahad of Vinyl Chemicals (India) Ltd into the company with effect from 1st April of the year 2007. During 2007-08, Fevicol 1K PUR and Fevicol Kwikgrab were introduced by the company to take care of special applications in building construction segment. Pidilite with its wholly-owned subsidiaries had acquired assets and business of branded sealants and adhesives from Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co. Ltd and associates. The Company had acquired Bhimad Commercial Co. and Madhumala Traders by investing Rs 170,000 each in February of the year 2008. Fevicol has been ranked No. 1 in Household Care Segment in June 2008. The Board of Directors of Pidilite Industries at its meeting held on 10 June 2013 decided to explore induction of a strategic partner for the Synthetic Elastomer Project. On 22 September 2014, Pidilite Industries acquired the adhesive business of Blue Coat Private Limited on a slump sale basis for a cash consideration costing Rs 263.57 crore. On 12 December 2014, Pidilite Industries announced that the company along with its wholly owned subsidiary Pidilite International Pte Ltd. has incorporated a private limited subsidiary company in Ethiopia on 10 December 2014 in the name of Pidilite Chemical PLC for manufacture of adhesives, mastics, paints, varnishes or similar coatings, printing, writing and painting inks etc. The Board of Directors of Pidilite Industries at its meeting held on 30 March 2015 approved investment in equity shares of Nina Waterproofing Systems Private Limited. The proposed shareholding of the company in Nina will be 70%, thereby making Nina a subsidiary of the company. The initial investment of Pidilite Industries in Nina will be about Rs 23.33 lakh. The Board has also approved additional investment up to Rs 100 crore in Nina. On 16 April 2015, Pidilite Industries announced that its subsidiary Nina Waterproofing Systems Private Ltd. (NWSP) has acquired the waterproofing business of Nina Concrete Systems Private Ltd. (NCS) on a slump sale basis. PIL holds 70% of the paid up capital in NWSP. The waterproofing business under the brand name NINA was established in 1965. NINA is recognized as one of the leading waterproofing solution contractors in India. NINA has its major presence across the construction spectrum including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and infrastructure segments. On 25 November 2015, Pidilite Industries announced that the company along with its wholly owned subsidiary Fevicol Company Limited has on 20 November 2015 incorporated a company in the name of Wood Coat Private Limited to be engaged in all types of coatings for wood including wood stains, fillers, primers, wood finish etc. On 30 November 2015, Pidilite Industries announced that Pidilite Lanka (Private) Limited, a step down subsidiary of the company incorporated in Sri Lanka, has acquired from CIC Holdings PLC, the Chemifix trade mark and other brands associated with PVAC Adhesives business along with the commercial and technical knowhow relating to PVAC Adhesive business. CIC Holdings PLC is a large conglomerate in Sri Lanka and is involved in number of segment in Sri Lanka such as chemicals, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, agri chemical, food products etc. On 25 April 2016, Pidilite Industries announced that its Board of Directors has approved execution of definitive agreements with INDUSTRIA CHIMICA ADRIATICA SPA (ICA), a leading wood finish manufacturer based in Italy. As part of the joint venture, Pidilite Industries along with its wholly owned subsidiary Fevicol Company Limited, will hold 50% of the shareholding in Wood Coat Private Limited (the joint venture company) and the remaining 50% of the shareholding will be held by ICA and Italcoats, a partnership firm and distributor of ICA wood finishes in India. The joint venture company will initially engage in high technology wood finish business in India and other select countries. Wood Coat Private Limited is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Pidilite Industries. The joint venture company will acquire the current wood finish distribution business of Italcoats and will be exclusive distributor of ICA wood finishes in India and other select countries. The joint venture company will also acquire technology and knowhow for manufacture of select wood finish products from ICA and shall be entitled to manufacture ICA wood finishes for marketing, distribution and sales in India and other select countries. Pidilite Industries' Board of Directors has approved an equity investment of up to Rs 63.75 crore on or before 15 May 2016 and a further equity investment of up to Rs 62.50 crore in accordance with the business requirements of the joint venture company. On 16 June 2016, Pidilite Industries informed stock exchanges that its two wholly owned subsidiaries Pidilite International Pte. Ltd and Pidilite Middle East Ltd, have acquired shares of Nebula East Africa Private Limited (NEAPL), a company incorporated in Kenya. With this acquisition, the wholly owned subsidiaries of the company hold 100% of the paid up share capital (which is Kenyan Shillings 100,000) equivalent to approximately USD 1000 in NEAPL. NEAPL is proposed to be engaged in the business as manufacturers, importers, exporters, buyers, sellers etc. in adhesives, sealants, and all other products used for making or producing adhesives and sealants. The Board of Directors of Pidilite Industries at its meeting held on 26 December 2017 approved buyback proposal for purchase by the company of its own fully paid up equity shares of Re 1 each not exceeding 50 lakh equity shares (being 0.975% of the total paid up equity capital of the company) at a price of Rs 1000 per share for an aggregate amount of up to Rs 500 crore. The proposed buyback will be through the tender offer route. On 9 February 2018, Pidilite Industries announced that it has completed the acquisition of 70% equity shares of CIPY Polyurethanes Pvt. Ltd. CIPY is engaged in the business of manufacture and sale of floor coatings using polyurethanes, epoxies, polyurea and polyaspartic polymers. CIPY is one of the well-known floor coating companies in India. The nature of consideration will be cash being an amount of Rs 96.40 crore in aggregate payable to the existing shareholders of CIPY for the purchase of a portion of the shares held by them in CIPY. The acquisition will help Pidilite Industries to participate in the growth of the resin flooring and floor coatings market. The turnover of CIPY was Rs 110.40 crore for the year 2016-17. Earlier, the Board of Directors of Pidilite Industries at its meeting held on 5 January 2018 approved acquisition of 70% equity shares of CIPY Polyurethanes Pvt. Ltd. On 7 March 2018, Pidilite Industries announced that it has entered into a collaboration with Jowat SE, a German family-owned enterprise and one of the leading suppliers of industrial adhesives worldwide. As part of the collaboration, Pidilite will now exclusively handle sales and distribution of the entire range of Jowat adhesives in India and other neighboring countries including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal. In addition to this, the two companies have also entered into a technical collaboration encompassing the high growth, specialised category of Hot Melt adhesives. This will provide a comprehensive range of Thermoplastic Hot Melt adhesives for use in several industrial, and modular and other wooden furniture segments. The total capital expenditure during the FY2019 was Rs 186.23 crore, spent on fixed assets for various manufacturing units, offices, laboratories, warehouses and on information technology. During the year 2018-19, investment of Rs 61.04 crore (previous year Rs 151.19 crore) was made in the subsidiaries. Of this, Rs 26.24 crore was invested in the overseas subsidiaries and Rs 34.80 crore in the domestic subsidiaries. The investments in overseas subsidiaries were in Pidilite Middle East Ltd (Rs 5.31 crore) and Pidilite International Pte Ltd (Rs 4.17 crore) for onward investments in their step down subsidiaries and Pulvitec do Brasil Industria e Comercio de Colas e Adesivos Ltda (Rs 9.35 crore) and in newly incorporated subsidiary Pidilite Ventures LLC (Rs 7.41 crore). The investments in domestic subsidiaries were in ICA Pidilite Pvt. Ltd. (Rs 26.64 crore) and Cipy Polyurethanes Pvt. Ltd. (Rs 8.16 crore). During the FY2019, Percept Waterproofing Services Limited (Percept) (80% subsidiary of the Company) was merged with Nina Waterproofing Systems Private Limited (Nina) (70% subsidiary of the Company), pursuant to the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench Order dated 11th January 2019 w.e.f. the appointed date i.e. 1st April 2017 and consequently, Percept stands dissolved without winding up. Further, post the said merger w.e.f. 27th March 2019, Nina's name was changed to AEKAM Construction Specialties Private Limited (AEKAM) and w.e.f. 15th April 2019, AEKAM is known as Nina Percept Private Limited. Accordingly, the Company's investment in Percept is merged with Nina Percept Private Limited and the Company now holds 71.53% stake in the merged entity. The Company incorporated a wholly owned subsidiairy in USA, Pidilite Ventures LLC, which shall be engaging mainly in the investments in early stage operating companies in USA. Pidilite Lanka (Private) Limited (Pidilite Lanka) (a step down subsidiary of the Company in Sri Lanka) has entered into an agreement with Nina Waterproofing Systems Private Limited now known as Nina Percept Private Limited (Nina) and Nina Lanka Construction Technologies (Pvt) Ltd (Nina Lanka) (a wholly owned subsidiary of Nina in Sri Lanka and also a step down subsidiary of the Company) to acquire up to 40% of the share capital in Nina Lanka. As on 31st March 2019, Pidilite Lanka has acquired 25.2% stake in Nina Lanka. Pidilite International Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company in Singapore, alongwith Crown Classics Limited, a company in Kenya, has promoted a joint venture company in Kenya namely Pidilite East Africa Limited (PEAL) to carry on business of construction chemicals and waterproofing material. PEAL, by virtue of control, is a step-down subsidiary of the Company. Fevicol was awarded the 'Evergreen Brand' Award at the Pitch (Magazine) Top 50 Brands Awards 2019. The Fevicryl Colours bus shelter on World Colouring Book Day won a Bronze at the Neon OOH 2019 outdoor advertising awards. The total capital expenditure during the FY2020 was Rs 369.03 crore (previous year Rs 186.23 crore) primarily spent on fixed assets for various manufacturing units, offices, laboratories, warehouses and on information technology. During the year 2019-20, investment of Rs 146.18 crore (previous year Rs 61.04 crore) was made in subsidiaries. Of this, Rs 127.08 crore was invested in domestic subsidiaries and Rs 19.10 crore in overseas subsidiaries. The investments in domestic subsidiaries were in Madhumala Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (formerly known as Madhumala Traders Pvt. Ltd.) amounting to Rs 126.47 crore and in newly incorporated subsidiaries namely Pidilite Litokol Pvt Ltd (Rs 0.60 crore) and Pidilite Grupo Puma Manufacturing Ltd (Rs 0.01 crore). The investments in overseas subsidiaries were in Pidilite International Pte Ltd., Singapore (Rs 18.03 crore), Pidilite Chemical PLC, Ethiopia (Rs 0.75 Crore) and Pidilite Industries Egypt SAE (Rs 0.32 crore). During the FY2020,the Company along with Litokol S.p.A, Italy has incorporated a joint venture subsidiary in the name of 'Pidilite Litokol Private Limited' (PLPL) on 7th October 2019 to carry on the business of chemicals epoxy grouts, chemical based products etc. The Company holds 60% of the paid up share capital and has management control of PLPL. The Company alongwith Corporacion Empresarial Grupo Puma S.L., Spain has incorporated a joint venture subsidiary in the name of 'Pidilite Grupo Puma Manufacturing Limited' (PGPML) on 13th January 2020 to carry on the business of manufacturing, processing and distribution of technical mortars and other materials used in construction. The Company holds 50% of the paid up share capital and has management control of PGPML. Nina Percept Private Limited (NPPL), subsidiary of the Company along with Pidilite Speciality Chemicals Pvt Ltd (PSCB), a step down subsidiary of the Company, has incorporated a company on 29th January 2020, in Bangladesh namely 'Nina Percept (Bangladesh) Pvt Ltd.' to carry on the business of roofing and waterproofing services in Bangladesh. NPPL holds 99% of the paid up share capital of Nina Percept (Bangladesh) Pvt. Ltd and the balance 1% is held by PSCB The Company alongwith Chetana Expotential Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bangalore has incorporated a joint venture company in the name of 'Pidilite C-Techos Walling Limited' (PCWL) on 5th March 2020, to carry on the business of construction of building works or any other structural or architectural work of any kind using C-Techos wall technology, manufacturing of ACC panels and other ancillary products. The Company holds 60% of the paid up share capital and has management control of PCWL. The Company has, for operational convenience and synergies, entered into a business transfer agreement for acquiring the business of wholly owned entity, M/s. Nitin Enterprise (a partnership firm having two partners, both of which are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company) on a slump sale basis for a cash consideration of an amount not exceeding Rs 18.50 crore subject to necessary approvals. The acquisition process is likely to be completed during the financial year 2020-21. Madhumala Ventures Pvt Ltd (formerly known as Madhumala Traders Pvt Ltd), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has made three strategic investments in relevant start-ups in the domain of home dcor, furnishings, painting and waterproofing aggregating to Rs 122.48 crore. With these investments, the Company intends to support and collaborate with these start ups for mutual benefits. Pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement executed with Tenax S.p.A, Italy, Company acquired 70% of Share Capital of Tenax India Stone Products Pvt. Ltd. for a cash consideration of approx. Rs 80 crore, which was completed on 28th May 2020. The Company has acquired 70% stake in equity shares of Tenax India Stone Products Pvt. Ltd (Tenax) from Tenax SPA Italy thereby making Tenax a subsidiary of the Company on 28th May 2020. The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 28th October 2020, approved a definitive agreement with Huntsman Group (USA) to acquire 100% stake in one of the subsidiary in India namely Huntsman Advanced Materials Solutions Private Limited (HAMSPL) for a cash consideration of approximately Rs. 2,100 Crore. During the year 2021, Company acquired 100% shares of Huntsman Advanced Materials Solutions Private Limited (HAMSPL), for cash consideration of Rs. 2,196.46 crores, which was completed on 3rd November 2020. HAMSPL has become a subsidiary of Company and the name of said subsidiary has been changed to Pidilite Adhesives Pvt. Ltd. with effect from 13th January 2021. The Company acquired the balance 30% stake in its subsidiary, namely Cipy Poly Urethanes Pvt. Ltd. (CIPY) by purchasing 28,249 equity shares from certain other shareholders of CIPY, for a cash consideration of Rs. 60.49 crores. This acquisition process completed on 22nd April 2021 and consequently, CIPY became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. It acquired the business of wholly owned entity, M/s. Nitin Enterprise, (a Partnership Firm having two partners, both of which are wholly owned subsidiaries of Company). During year 2021-22, Scheme of Amalgamation of Pidilite Adhesives Private Limited (PAPL) with the Company was approved by Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench on 7th March, 2022, which is effective from 1st April, 2022, being the Appointed Date and hence PAPL stands dissolved. Scheme of Amalgamation of Cipy Polyurethanes Private Limited (CIPY) with the Company was approved by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench on 23rd March, 2022, which is effective from 1st April, 2022, being the Appointed Date. The Company has completed the statutory requirements with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and hence CIPY stands dissolved. The Company through its subsidiary Madhumala Ventures Pvt. Ltd. made investments in early-stage companies which would augment its capabilities. The 2 subsidiaries, Pidilite C-Techos Pvt. Ltd. and Pidilite Grupo Puma Pvt. Ltd. have been struck off by Registrar of Companies during the FY2021-22 in absence of any business, since their incorporation. During the year 2022-23, Pidilite Adhesives Pvt. Ltd (PAPL) and Cipy Polyurethanes Pvt. Ltd (CIPY) were merged with the Company through Scheme of Merger, which became effective from 1st April 2022, the Appointed Date. Solstice Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd (SBSPL) was incorporated as the New Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Pidilite Ventures Private Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company during 2022-23.

Pidilite Industries Ltd Chairman Speech

Sixty years is a good time to pause, look back and look ahead. In the last six decades, Fevicol has grown as a brand, touched lives in so many ways, and helped build bonds with our employees, dealers, distributors, carpenters, consumers and more.

Tracing the journey of Fevicol gives us invaluable insights into how it became one of the most trusted and lo d brands in India. These insights will continue to guide us as we travel further on this journe .

M B Parekh

Chairman.

Pidilite Industries Ltd Company History

Pidilite Industries Limited (PIL) was incorporated on 28th July, 1969 as a consumer and specialties chemical company. The Company operates under two major business segments i.e. Branded Consumer & Bazaar and Business to Business. Products, such as Adhesives, Sealants, Art & Craft Materials and Others, Construction and Paint Chemicals are covered under Branded Consumer & Bazaar segment. These products are widely used by carpenters, painters, plumbers, mechanics, households, students, offices etc. Business to Business segment covers products, such as Industrial Adhesives, Industrial Resins, Construction Chemicals (Projects), Organic Pigments, Pigment Preparations, etc. and caters to various industries like packaging, joineries, textiles, paints, printing inks, paper, leather, etc. Pidilite was the first Company in India, which started production of violet pigment in the year 1973. In 1984, the company's consumer product division was born and in 1989 the company entered fevicryl acrylic colours transform fabric and multi-surface painting market. The Company made its maiden public offering of equity shares in the year 1993. During the year 1995, plants of the company in Mumbai and Vapi acquired an ISO 9001 certification. Also the plant at Mahad received an ISO 9002 certification in the same year. Fevicol, the premier brand of the company ranked among the Top 15 Indian brands by FE Brandwagon Year Book 1997. After two years, in 1999, Pidilite had acquired 'Ranipal', leading brand of optical whitener and subsequently acquired 'M-Seal', leading brand of epoxy compounds in the year of 2000. In the identical year of 2000 itself, Fevicol campaign won the Silver ABBY for the Campaign of the Century in India. The Company had launched Dr. Fixit range of Construction Chemicals in the year 2001 and had acquired 'Steelgrip', leading brand of PVC insulation tape in India during the year 2002. Pidilite had again acquired the Roff' brand of Construction Chemicals in the year of 2004. A wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore, under the banner 'Pidilite International Pte Ltd was incorporated by the company in the year 2005 for its international operations, encompassing the acquisition of overseas companies and joint ventures. Also in the same year 2005, Pidilite had acquired Chemson Asia Pte Ltd, an existing Singapore-based company in the business of manufacturing waterproof coating and emulsion paints, thereby adding to its existing, and rapidly-growing construction chemicals and paints range and the company had took over Jupiter Chemicals in Dubai. During the identical year of 2005, the company had incorporated a subsidiary, namely 'Pidilite Do Brasil Desenvolvimento De Negocios Ltd', in Sao Paulo, Brazil and 'Pidilite Middle East Limited', as an offshore company in the Jebel Ali Free Zone of Dubai. During the year 2006, Pidilite had acquired Tristar Colman brand and business, Tristar Fine Art, a market leader in brushes for drawing and painting and Bamco Thailand, a Construction Chemical company. Also Pidilite had acquired the business and assets of Sargent Art Inc through a subsidiary Pidilite USA Inc, Delaware. The Company had established its R&D centre in Singapore under the banner 'Pidilite Innovation Centre Pte Ltd.' Pidilite had de-merged VAM manufacturing unit at Mahad of Vinyl Chemicals (India) Ltd into the company with effect from 1st April of the year 2007. During 2007-08, Fevicol 1K PUR and Fevicol Kwikgrab were introduced by the company to take care of special applications in building construction segment. Pidilite with its wholly-owned subsidiaries had acquired assets and business of branded sealants and adhesives from Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co. Ltd and associates. The Company had acquired Bhimad Commercial Co. and Madhumala Traders by investing Rs 170,000 each in February of the year 2008. Fevicol has been ranked No. 1 in Household Care Segment in June 2008. The Board of Directors of Pidilite Industries at its meeting held on 10 June 2013 decided to explore induction of a strategic partner for the Synthetic Elastomer Project. On 22 September 2014, Pidilite Industries acquired the adhesive business of Blue Coat Private Limited on a slump sale basis for a cash consideration costing Rs 263.57 crore. On 12 December 2014, Pidilite Industries announced that the company along with its wholly owned subsidiary Pidilite International Pte Ltd. has incorporated a private limited subsidiary company in Ethiopia on 10 December 2014 in the name of Pidilite Chemical PLC for manufacture of adhesives, mastics, paints, varnishes or similar coatings, printing, writing and painting inks etc. The Board of Directors of Pidilite Industries at its meeting held on 30 March 2015 approved investment in equity shares of Nina Waterproofing Systems Private Limited. The proposed shareholding of the company in Nina will be 70%, thereby making Nina a subsidiary of the company. The initial investment of Pidilite Industries in Nina will be about Rs 23.33 lakh. The Board has also approved additional investment up to Rs 100 crore in Nina. On 16 April 2015, Pidilite Industries announced that its subsidiary Nina Waterproofing Systems Private Ltd. (NWSP) has acquired the waterproofing business of Nina Concrete Systems Private Ltd. (NCS) on a slump sale basis. PIL holds 70% of the paid up capital in NWSP. The waterproofing business under the brand name NINA was established in 1965. NINA is recognized as one of the leading waterproofing solution contractors in India. NINA has its major presence across the construction spectrum including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and infrastructure segments. On 25 November 2015, Pidilite Industries announced that the company along with its wholly owned subsidiary Fevicol Company Limited has on 20 November 2015 incorporated a company in the name of Wood Coat Private Limited to be engaged in all types of coatings for wood including wood stains, fillers, primers, wood finish etc. On 30 November 2015, Pidilite Industries announced that Pidilite Lanka (Private) Limited, a step down subsidiary of the company incorporated in Sri Lanka, has acquired from CIC Holdings PLC, the Chemifix trade mark and other brands associated with PVAC Adhesives business along with the commercial and technical knowhow relating to PVAC Adhesive business. CIC Holdings PLC is a large conglomerate in Sri Lanka and is involved in number of segment in Sri Lanka such as chemicals, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, agri chemical, food products etc. On 25 April 2016, Pidilite Industries announced that its Board of Directors has approved execution of definitive agreements with INDUSTRIA CHIMICA ADRIATICA SPA (ICA), a leading wood finish manufacturer based in Italy. As part of the joint venture, Pidilite Industries along with its wholly owned subsidiary Fevicol Company Limited, will hold 50% of the shareholding in Wood Coat Private Limited (the joint venture company) and the remaining 50% of the shareholding will be held by ICA and Italcoats, a partnership firm and distributor of ICA wood finishes in India. The joint venture company will initially engage in high technology wood finish business in India and other select countries. Wood Coat Private Limited is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Pidilite Industries. The joint venture company will acquire the current wood finish distribution business of Italcoats and will be exclusive distributor of ICA wood finishes in India and other select countries. The joint venture company will also acquire technology and knowhow for manufacture of select wood finish products from ICA and shall be entitled to manufacture ICA wood finishes for marketing, distribution and sales in India and other select countries. Pidilite Industries' Board of Directors has approved an equity investment of up to Rs 63.75 crore on or before 15 May 2016 and a further equity investment of up to Rs 62.50 crore in accordance with the business requirements of the joint venture company. On 16 June 2016, Pidilite Industries informed stock exchanges that its two wholly owned subsidiaries Pidilite International Pte. Ltd and Pidilite Middle East Ltd, have acquired shares of Nebula East Africa Private Limited (NEAPL), a company incorporated in Kenya. With this acquisition, the wholly owned subsidiaries of the company hold 100% of the paid up share capital (which is Kenyan Shillings 100,000) equivalent to approximately USD 1000 in NEAPL. NEAPL is proposed to be engaged in the business as manufacturers, importers, exporters, buyers, sellers etc. in adhesives, sealants, and all other products used for making or producing adhesives and sealants. The Board of Directors of Pidilite Industries at its meeting held on 26 December 2017 approved buyback proposal for purchase by the company of its own fully paid up equity shares of Re 1 each not exceeding 50 lakh equity shares (being 0.975% of the total paid up equity capital of the company) at a price of Rs 1000 per share for an aggregate amount of up to Rs 500 crore. The proposed buyback will be through the tender offer route. On 9 February 2018, Pidilite Industries announced that it has completed the acquisition of 70% equity shares of CIPY Polyurethanes Pvt. Ltd. CIPY is engaged in the business of manufacture and sale of floor coatings using polyurethanes, epoxies, polyurea and polyaspartic polymers. CIPY is one of the well-known floor coating companies in India. The nature of consideration will be cash being an amount of Rs 96.40 crore in aggregate payable to the existing shareholders of CIPY for the purchase of a portion of the shares held by them in CIPY. The acquisition will help Pidilite Industries to participate in the growth of the resin flooring and floor coatings market. The turnover of CIPY was Rs 110.40 crore for the year 2016-17. Earlier, the Board of Directors of Pidilite Industries at its meeting held on 5 January 2018 approved acquisition of 70% equity shares of CIPY Polyurethanes Pvt. Ltd. On 7 March 2018, Pidilite Industries announced that it has entered into a collaboration with Jowat SE, a German family-owned enterprise and one of the leading suppliers of industrial adhesives worldwide. As part of the collaboration, Pidilite will now exclusively handle sales and distribution of the entire range of Jowat adhesives in India and other neighboring countries including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal. In addition to this, the two companies have also entered into a technical collaboration encompassing the high growth, specialised category of Hot Melt adhesives. This will provide a comprehensive range of Thermoplastic Hot Melt adhesives for use in several industrial, and modular and other wooden furniture segments. The total capital expenditure during the FY2019 was Rs 186.23 crore, spent on fixed assets for various manufacturing units, offices, laboratories, warehouses and on information technology. During the year 2018-19, investment of Rs 61.04 crore (previous year Rs 151.19 crore) was made in the subsidiaries. Of this, Rs 26.24 crore was invested in the overseas subsidiaries and Rs 34.80 crore in the domestic subsidiaries. The investments in overseas subsidiaries were in Pidilite Middle East Ltd (Rs 5.31 crore) and Pidilite International Pte Ltd (Rs 4.17 crore) for onward investments in their step down subsidiaries and Pulvitec do Brasil Industria e Comercio de Colas e Adesivos Ltda (Rs 9.35 crore) and in newly incorporated subsidiary Pidilite Ventures LLC (Rs 7.41 crore). The investments in domestic subsidiaries were in ICA Pidilite Pvt. Ltd. (Rs 26.64 crore) and Cipy Polyurethanes Pvt. Ltd. (Rs 8.16 crore). During the FY2019, Percept Waterproofing Services Limited (Percept) (80% subsidiary of the Company) was merged with Nina Waterproofing Systems Private Limited (Nina) (70% subsidiary of the Company), pursuant to the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench Order dated 11th January 2019 w.e.f. the appointed date i.e. 1st April 2017 and consequently, Percept stands dissolved without winding up. Further, post the said merger w.e.f. 27th March 2019, Nina's name was changed to AEKAM Construction Specialties Private Limited (AEKAM) and w.e.f. 15th April 2019, AEKAM is known as Nina Percept Private Limited. Accordingly, the Company's investment in Percept is merged with Nina Percept Private Limited and the Company now holds 71.53% stake in the merged entity. The Company incorporated a wholly owned subsidiairy in USA, Pidilite Ventures LLC, which shall be engaging mainly in the investments in early stage operating companies in USA. Pidilite Lanka (Private) Limited (Pidilite Lanka) (a step down subsidiary of the Company in Sri Lanka) has entered into an agreement with Nina Waterproofing Systems Private Limited now known as Nina Percept Private Limited (Nina) and Nina Lanka Construction Technologies (Pvt) Ltd (Nina Lanka) (a wholly owned subsidiary of Nina in Sri Lanka and also a step down subsidiary of the Company) to acquire up to 40% of the share capital in Nina Lanka. As on 31st March 2019, Pidilite Lanka has acquired 25.2% stake in Nina Lanka. Pidilite International Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company in Singapore, alongwith Crown Classics Limited, a company in Kenya, has promoted a joint venture company in Kenya namely Pidilite East Africa Limited (PEAL) to carry on business of construction chemicals and waterproofing material. PEAL, by virtue of control, is a step-down subsidiary of the Company. Fevicol was awarded the 'Evergreen Brand' Award at the Pitch (Magazine) Top 50 Brands Awards 2019. The Fevicryl Colours bus shelter on World Colouring Book Day won a Bronze at the Neon OOH 2019 outdoor advertising awards. The total capital expenditure during the FY2020 was Rs 369.03 crore (previous year Rs 186.23 crore) primarily spent on fixed assets for various manufacturing units, offices, laboratories, warehouses and on information technology. During the year 2019-20, investment of Rs 146.18 crore (previous year Rs 61.04 crore) was made in subsidiaries. Of this, Rs 127.08 crore was invested in domestic subsidiaries and Rs 19.10 crore in overseas subsidiaries. The investments in domestic subsidiaries were in Madhumala Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (formerly known as Madhumala Traders Pvt. Ltd.) amounting to Rs 126.47 crore and in newly incorporated subsidiaries namely Pidilite Litokol Pvt Ltd (Rs 0.60 crore) and Pidilite Grupo Puma Manufacturing Ltd (Rs 0.01 crore). The investments in overseas subsidiaries were in Pidilite International Pte Ltd., Singapore (Rs 18.03 crore), Pidilite Chemical PLC, Ethiopia (Rs 0.75 Crore) and Pidilite Industries Egypt SAE (Rs 0.32 crore). During the FY2020,the Company along with Litokol S.p.A, Italy has incorporated a joint venture subsidiary in the name of 'Pidilite Litokol Private Limited' (PLPL) on 7th October 2019 to carry on the business of chemicals epoxy grouts, chemical based products etc. The Company holds 60% of the paid up share capital and has management control of PLPL. The Company alongwith Corporacion Empresarial Grupo Puma S.L., Spain has incorporated a joint venture subsidiary in the name of 'Pidilite Grupo Puma Manufacturing Limited' (PGPML) on 13th January 2020 to carry on the business of manufacturing, processing and distribution of technical mortars and other materials used in construction. The Company holds 50% of the paid up share capital and has management control of PGPML. Nina Percept Private Limited (NPPL), subsidiary of the Company along with Pidilite Speciality Chemicals Pvt Ltd (PSCB), a step down subsidiary of the Company, has incorporated a company on 29th January 2020, in Bangladesh namely 'Nina Percept (Bangladesh) Pvt Ltd.' to carry on the business of roofing and waterproofing services in Bangladesh. NPPL holds 99% of the paid up share capital of Nina Percept (Bangladesh) Pvt. Ltd and the balance 1% is held by PSCB The Company alongwith Chetana Expotential Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bangalore has incorporated a joint venture company in the name of 'Pidilite C-Techos Walling Limited' (PCWL) on 5th March 2020, to carry on the business of construction of building works or any other structural or architectural work of any kind using C-Techos wall technology, manufacturing of ACC panels and other ancillary products. The Company holds 60% of the paid up share capital and has management control of PCWL. The Company has, for operational convenience and synergies, entered into a business transfer agreement for acquiring the business of wholly owned entity, M/s. Nitin Enterprise (a partnership firm having two partners, both of which are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company) on a slump sale basis for a cash consideration of an amount not exceeding Rs 18.50 crore subject to necessary approvals. The acquisition process is likely to be completed during the financial year 2020-21. Madhumala Ventures Pvt Ltd (formerly known as Madhumala Traders Pvt Ltd), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has made three strategic investments in relevant start-ups in the domain of home dcor, furnishings, painting and waterproofing aggregating to Rs 122.48 crore. With these investments, the Company intends to support and collaborate with these start ups for mutual benefits. Pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement executed with Tenax S.p.A, Italy, Company acquired 70% of Share Capital of Tenax India Stone Products Pvt. Ltd. for a cash consideration of approx. Rs 80 crore, which was completed on 28th May 2020. The Company has acquired 70% stake in equity shares of Tenax India Stone Products Pvt. Ltd (Tenax) from Tenax SPA Italy thereby making Tenax a subsidiary of the Company on 28th May 2020. The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 28th October 2020, approved a definitive agreement with Huntsman Group (USA) to acquire 100% stake in one of the subsidiary in India namely Huntsman Advanced Materials Solutions Private Limited (HAMSPL) for a cash consideration of approximately Rs. 2,100 Crore. During the year 2021, Company acquired 100% shares of Huntsman Advanced Materials Solutions Private Limited (HAMSPL), for cash consideration of Rs. 2,196.46 crores, which was completed on 3rd November 2020. HAMSPL has become a subsidiary of Company and the name of said subsidiary has been changed to Pidilite Adhesives Pvt. Ltd. with effect from 13th January 2021. The Company acquired the balance 30% stake in its subsidiary, namely Cipy Poly Urethanes Pvt. Ltd. (CIPY) by purchasing 28,249 equity shares from certain other shareholders of CIPY, for a cash consideration of Rs. 60.49 crores. This acquisition process completed on 22nd April 2021 and consequently, CIPY became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. It acquired the business of wholly owned entity, M/s. Nitin Enterprise, (a Partnership Firm having two partners, both of which are wholly owned subsidiaries of Company). During year 2021-22, Scheme of Amalgamation of Pidilite Adhesives Private Limited (PAPL) with the Company was approved by Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench on 7th March, 2022, which is effective from 1st April, 2022, being the Appointed Date and hence PAPL stands dissolved. Scheme of Amalgamation of Cipy Polyurethanes Private Limited (CIPY) with the Company was approved by the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench on 23rd March, 2022, which is effective from 1st April, 2022, being the Appointed Date. The Company has completed the statutory requirements with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and hence CIPY stands dissolved. The Company through its subsidiary Madhumala Ventures Pvt. Ltd. made investments in early-stage companies which would augment its capabilities. The 2 subsidiaries, Pidilite C-Techos Pvt. Ltd. and Pidilite Grupo Puma Pvt. Ltd. have been struck off by Registrar of Companies during the FY2021-22 in absence of any business, since their incorporation. During the year 2022-23, Pidilite Adhesives Pvt. Ltd (PAPL) and Cipy Polyurethanes Pvt. Ltd (CIPY) were merged with the Company through Scheme of Merger, which became effective from 1st April 2022, the Appointed Date. Solstice Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd (SBSPL) was incorporated as the New Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Pidilite Ventures Private Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company during 2022-23.

Pidilite Industries Ltd Directors Reports

Financial Performance

Comments on Financial Performance are included in Management Discussion and Analysis section.

Dividend

Your Directors recommend a dividend of Rs. 11.00 per equity share of Rs. 1/- each, (previous year

Rs. 10.00 per equity share of Rs. 1/- each) amounting to Rs. 559.15 crores (previous year Rs. 508.30 crores) out of the current year's profit, on

Rs. 50.83 crores equity capital (previous year Rs. 50.83 crores). Dividend is subject to approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and shall be subject to deduction of income tax at source. The dividend payout amount has grown at a CAGR of 14.08% during the last 5 years.

To

The Members

Your Directors take pleasure in presenting the Fifty-Fourth Annual Report together with Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2023.

Financial Results (Standalone)

$ During previous year, the Company had filed two merger applications with National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) with respect to the merger of its wholly owned subsidiaries namely Pidilite Adhesives Pvt. Ltd (PAPL) and Cipy Polyurethanes Pvt. Ltd (CIPY). Consequent to the filing of NCLT orders approving the mergers with Registrar of Companies, mergers have become effective from the Appointed date being 1st April 2022. The above being a common control transaction, the previous year figures have been restated for the accounting impact of the merger, as if the merger had occurred from the beginning of previous year.

* Pertaining to dividend for FY 2021-22 # Pertaining to dividend for FY 2020-21

The dividend payout is in accordance with the Dividend Distribution Policy, which is available on the website of the Company https://pidilite. com/investors/corporate-governance

Transfer to Reserves

The Company does not propose to transfer amounts to the general reserve.

Term Finance

The Company has no outstanding term loans (previous year NIL).

Capital Expenditure

The total capital expenditure during the year was

Rs. 456.94 crores (previous year Rs. 377.32 crores) primarily spent on fixed assets for various manufacturing units, offices, laboratories, warehouses and on Information Technology.

Deposits

The Company has not accepted any deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 during the financial year 2022-23 (previous year NIL).

Subsidiaries

Investment in Subsidiaries

During the year, total investment of Rs. 78.59 crores (previous year Rs. 104.94 crores) was made in subsidiaries. Of this, Rs. 53.38 crores was invested in domestic subsidiaries and Rs. 25.21 crores in overseas subsidiaries.

The investments in domestic subsidiaries were in Pidilite Ventures Pvt Ltd amounting to (Rs. 28.12 crores), Pidilite Litokol Pvt Ltd (Rs. 12.22 crores) and Pidilite Grupo Puma Manufacturing Ltd (Rs. 13.04 crores) The investments in overseas subsidiaries were in Pidilite Middle East Ltd (Rs. 17.03 crores) and Pidilite International Pte Ltd (Rs. 8.18 crores).

During the year a. A new Company in name of Solstice Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd (SBSPL) was incorporated on 6th April, 2023, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pidilite Ventures Private Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. SBSPL, is intended to carry out inter alia the business of providing services, for construction, repair, renovation. b. The Company through its subsidiary Pidilite Ventures Private Limited made investments in early-stage companies, which would augment our capabilities. c. Plus Call Technical Services LLC, a Joint Venture, where Pidilite Middle East Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company holds 40% of the share capital, was dissolved.

Domestic and International Subsidiaries Performance

(Rs. in crores)

Domestic Subsidiaries in Consumer and Bazar segment continue to deliver industry-leading profit and growth. The Subsidiaries in Business to Business segment showed signs of revival in revenue growth and losses were substantially reduced.

(Rs. in crores)

Overseas subsidiaries figures are at constant currency.

* Pidilite USA Inc has decided to discontinue the operations of its Sargent Art Division, in a phased manner. Revenue from operations and (loss) before tax pertaining for FY 2022-23 is Rs. 128.8 crores and Rs. (5.2) crores respectively.

Amidst uncertain global economic conditions and inflationary pressures, International Subsidiaries reported moderate sales growth along with improvement in EBITDA.

Consolidated Financial Statements

In accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act'), Regulation 33 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as ‘Listing Regulations') and applicable Accounting Standards, the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year 2022-23, together with the Auditor's Report, form part of this Annual Report. A statement containing the salient features of the Company's subsidiaries and associate companies in the prescribed Form AOC- 1, are set out in Note No. 59 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on the basis of audited financial statements of the Company, its subsidiaries, associate companies and joint venture, as approved by their respective Board of Directors except Pulvitec Do Brazil Industria e Comercio de Colas e Adesivos Ltda which has been approved by the local administrator. The accounts of the subsidiaries are also uploaded on the website of the Company, https://pidilite.com/ investors/financials/

Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has recommended to the Members: (a) re-appointment of Shri M B Parekh as the Whole Time Director designated as the Executive Chairman of the Company for a further period of 5 years with effect from 1st August, 2023.

(b) re-appointment of Shri A B Parekh as the Whole-time Director designated as Executive Vice Chairman of the Company for a further period of 5 years with effect from 1st August, 2023. Shri Piyush Pandey was re-appointed as an Independent Director of the Company by the Board on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee for a second term of five consecutive years upto 10th April, 2028, subject to the approval of the Members through Postal Ballot.

Shri Joseph Varghese was appointed as an Additional Director and also as a Whole Time Director designated as Director-Operations for a period of 5 years by the Board on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, with effect from 9th November, 2022 and Member's approved the said appointment through Postal Ballot on 27th December, 2022.

Shri Sandeep Batra was appointed as an Additional Director and also as a Whole Time Director designated as Executive Director – Finance in addition to his current position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company for a period of 5 years, by the Board on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee, with effect from 9th November, 2022 and Member's approved the said appointment through Postal Ballot on 27th December, 2022.

Shri Debabrata Gupta, resigned with effect from 9th November, 2022, as the Whole Time Director designated as Director-Operations. The Board places on record its appreciation for the services rendered by Shri Debabrata Gupta during his tenure as the Whole Time Director.

Shri N K Parekh has stepped down as the Non-Executive Vice-Chairman but continues as Non-Executive Director and Shri A N Parekh has been designated as the Executive Vice-Chairman w.e.f. 8th May, 2023.

In accordance with the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company, Shri A N Parekh and Shri Sudhanshu Vats, Directors of the Company, retire by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment.

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

Policy on Directors' remuneration

The policy on Directors' remuneration is available on the website of the Company, https://pidilite.com/ investors/corporate-governance/. The remuneration paid to the Directors is as per the terms laid out in the said policy.

Directors' Responsibility Statement

Your Directors confirm that:

• in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures; • they 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 at the end of the financial year ended 31st March, 2023 and of the profit of the Company for that period; • they 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; • they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; • they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and • they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.

Annual Evaluation by the Board of its own performance, its Committees and individual Directors

The Board has put in place a mechanism for evaluation of its own performance and performance of its Committees and individual Directors. The evaluation of the Board, Committees, Directors and Chairman of the Board was conducted based on evaluation parameters, such as Board composition and structure, effectiveness of the Board, participation at meetings, domain knowledge, awareness and observance of governance, etc. For further details, please refer to the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this Annual Report.

Familiarisation Programme

The Company has put in place an induction and familiarization programme for all its Directors including the Independent Directors.

The familiarization programme for Independent Directors in terms of provisions of Regulation 46(2)(i) of the Listing Regulations is uploaded on the website of the Company.

Number of Meetings of Board of Directors

Five meetings of the Board of Directors of the

Company were held during the financial year 2022-23. For further details, please refer to the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this Annual Report.

Statement of Declaration on Independence given by Independent Directors

All the Independent Directors of the Company have given declarations that: a. they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under the Act and the Listing Regulations; b. they have complied with the Code of Independent Directors prescribed under Schedule IV of the Act; and c. they have registered themselves with the Independent Directors' Database maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.

Corporate Governance

The Company is committed to good corporate governance practices. The Report on Corporate Governance, as stipulated under Listing Regulations, forms an integral part of this Annual Report. The requisite certificate from M/s Parikh & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, is attached to the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this Annual Report.

Management Discussion and Analysis Report

The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under the Listing Regulations, is presented in a section forming part of this Annual Report. For the sake of brevity the items covered in this Report are not repeated in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report.

Committees of the Board

The following are the statutory Committees constituted by the Board and they function according to their respective roles and defined scope:

• Audit Committee

• Nomination and Remuneration Committee

• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

• Stakeholders Relationship Committee

• Risk Management Committee

Details of composition, terms of reference and number of meetings held for respective Committees are given in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this Annual Report. Further, during the year under review, all recommendations made by the Audit Committee have been accepted by the Board.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report and CSR Policy

The CSR Report as per Section 135 of the Act read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 and amendments thereto, is attached as Annexure 1 to this Report. The details of CSR Initiatives forms part of Social & Community Service Initiatives section of this Annual Report. CSR Policy can be accessed on website of the Company https://pidilite. com/investors/corporate-governance/.

Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy

The Company has established a Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower Policy for its Directors and employees. The said policy has been communicated to the Directors and employees of the Company and is also posted on the website of the Company https://pidilite. com/investors/corporate-governance/. For further details, please refer to the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this Annual Report.

Policy relating to Prevention of Sexual Harassment

In accordance with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 ("POSH Act") and Rules made thereunder, the Company has formulated a Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy, which mandates no tolerance against any conduct amounting to sexual harassment of women at workplace. The Company has formed an Internal Complaints Committee to redress and resolve any complaints arising under the POSH Act. To build awareness in this area, Company has been conducting induction/ training programmes in the organisation on a periodical basis. For further details, please refer to the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this Annual Report.

Statutory Auditors

M/s Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 117366W/W-100018) will complete their present term on conclusion of the ensuing 54th AGM.

There is no qualification or adverse remark in Auditors' Report. There is no incident of fraud requiring reporting by the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Act.

The Board of Directors have recommended the appointment of M/s. B S R & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No 101248W/W-100022) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company, for a term of 5 consecutive years commencing from the conclusion of 54th AGM till the conclusion of 59th AGM of the Company. M/s. B S R & Co. LLP have confirmed their eligibility and qualification required under the Act for holding the office as Statutory Auditors of the Company.

Cost Auditor

The Company has maintained cost records as specified by Central Government u/s 148(1) of the Act. M/s. V J Talati & Co., Cost Accountants, were appointed as the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2022-23 to conduct the audit of the cost records of the Company and they have been reappointed as the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2023-24. In terms of the provisions of Section 148(3) of the Act, read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended, the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor has to be ratified by the Members of the Company. Accordingly, at the ensuing AGM, the Board seeks ratification of the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2023-24.

Secretarial Auditor and Secretarial Audit Report

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. Parikh & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2022-23. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2022-23 under the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules made thereunder and Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, is set out in Annexure 2 to this report. There is no qualification or adverse remark in their Report.

Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo

The particulars under Section 134 of the Act, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are attached as Annexure 3 to this Report.

Risk Management

In compliance with Regulation 21 of the Listing Regulations, a Risk Management Committee has been constituted by the Board. The Risk Management Committee, also known as The Risk Management Oversight Committee, is entrusted with roles and powers as specified in Part D of Schedule II of Listing Regulations. The Company has laid out a risk management policy for identification and mitigation of risks. The Company has also constituted a Management Risk Committee which is chaired by the Managing Director and has Senior Leadership of the Company as its members. The Management Risk Committee identifies the key risks for the Company, develops and implements the risk mitigation plan, reviews and monitors the risks and corresponding mitigation plans on a regular basis and prioritises the risks, if required, depending upon the effect on the business/reputation.

The other details in this regard are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this Annual Report.

Contracts and Arrangements with Related Parties

All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year under review with related parties (as defined in the Act and Listing Regulations) were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. During the year, the Company did not enter into any contract/ arrangement/transaction with related parties, which could be considered as material in accordance with the Policy of the Company on Materiality of Related Party Transactions (RPT Policy) or which is required to be reported in Form No. AOC-2 in terms of Section 134(3)(h) read with Section 188 of the Act and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. The RPT Policy, as approved by the Board, is available on the Company's website: https://pidilite.com/ investors/corporate-governance/.

Disclosure of related party transactions with the promoter(s)/promoter(s) group which individually hold 10% or more shareholding of the Company, as per the Indian Accounting Standards, are set out in Note No. 44 of the Standalone Financial Statements of the Company.

Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments

Details of loans, guarantees or investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act are given in the Notes to the Financial Statements.

Employees Stock Option Scheme

The Employees Stock Option Scheme (Scheme) is in line with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014. The certificate of Secretarial Auditors regarding implementation of the Scheme is available for inspection of Members in electronic mode. The applicable disclosure, as stipulated under Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, as on 31st March, 2023 with regard to Scheme, is provided in Annexure 4 to this Report.

Annual Return

Annual Return of the Company is available on the website of the Company viz. https://pidilite.com/ investors/general-meetings/

Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report

A Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report as per Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, detailing the various initiatives taken by the Company on the environmental, social and governance front, forms an integral part of this Report.

Internal Control Systems and their Adequacy

The Company has adequate internal financial control procedures commensurate with its size and nature of business.

The Company has appointed Internal Auditors who periodically audit the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls laid down by the management and suggest improvements.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors approves the annual internal audit plan and periodically reviews the progress of audits as per approved audit plans along with critical internal audit findings presented by internal auditors, status of implementation of audit recommendations, if any, and adequacy of internal controls.

Significant/Material Orders passed by the Regulators

There are no significant/material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company and its operations in future.

Particulars of Employees and Related Disclosures

Disclosures pertaining to remuneration as per Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached as Annexure 5 to this Report.

Details of employee remuneration as required under provisions of Section 197 of the Act and Rule 5(2) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (including any modifications, thereof) shall be made available to any shareholder, on request.

General

The Company has neither issued equity shares with differential rights nor any sweat equity shares. There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of financial year and the date of this Report.

The Company has complied with Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Meetings of the Board of Directors and General Meetings.

Appreciation

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

FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

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