To the Members,
Your Directors are pleased to present their report on business and
operations of your Company for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Financial Results
( in million)
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Sales |
143164.3 |
110430.7 |
196563.4 |
162699.8 |
Other operating income |
3500.7 |
2157.6 |
3544.8 |
3716.8 |
Other Income |
1067.3 |
912.6 |
1201.7 |
733.6 |
Profit before interest, depreciation and
tax |
35657.9 |
11739.2 |
39306.9 |
18714.8 |
Less: Finance costs |
563.5 |
984.4 |
3116.1 |
2743.0 |
Less: Depreciation, amortisation and
impairment expenses |
7247.5 |
5483.4 |
11968.1 |
8806.9 |
Profit before tax |
27846.9 |
5271.4 |
24222.7 |
7164.9 |
Less: Provision for taxation (including
deferred tax) |
4586.0 |
1019.3 |
4867.0 |
2688.0 |
Profit after tax |
23260.9 |
4252.1 |
19355.7 |
4476.9 |
Share of Profit attributable to
non-controlling Interest |
- |
- |
210.9 |
176.1 |
Net Profit attributable to Owners of the
Company |
23260.9 |
4252.1 |
19144.8 |
4300.8 |
Performance Review
Consolidated Revenue from Operations was 200108.2 million, higher by
20.2% over FY 2022-23. International business contributed 64.6%. Consolidated profit
before tax was 24222.7 million. Profit after tax was 19144.8 million as against 4300.8
million in FY 2022-23. Earnings per share (Basic) stood at 42.05 as against 9.46 in FY
2022-23.
Dividend
Your Directors are pleased to recommend dividend of 400% ( 8/- per
equity share). The total dividend amount is 3646 million.
In compliance with Regulation 43A(1) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations'), the Dividend
Distribution Policy has been hosted on the website of the Company www.lupin.com, web link
for which is https://www.lupin.com/wp-content/
uploads/2021/04/dividend-distribution-policy.pdf.
Share Capital
During the year, the paid-up share capital of the Company increased by
1.4 million, consequent to the allotment of 697573 equity shares of 2 /- each, to eligible
employees of the Company and its subsidiaries upon exercising vested options under various
stock option plans. The paid-up equity share capital as on March 31, 2024 was 911.4
million.
Credit Rating
ICRA Limited (ICRA') re-affirmed the rating A1+'
(pronounced ICRA A one plus') for the Company's bank credit facilities of
30000 million, which indicates very strong degree of safety regarding timely payment of
financial obligations.
Subsidiary Companies/Joint Venture
As on March 31, 2024, the Company had 31 subsidiaries and a joint
venture.
As part of restructuring, Bellwether Pharma Pty Ltd., Australia, was
liquidated, effective June 11, 2023. As part of business expansion, Lupin Atharv
Ability Limited' and Lupin Manufacturing Solutions Limited', were
incorporated as wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, on July 17, 2023 and July 24,
2023, respectively. Lupin Manufacturing Solutions Limited, was incorporated to undertake
business of manufacture, sale, export and import of all types of Active Pharmaceutical
Ingredients (APIs')/ intermediates, fermentation and undertaking contract
development and manufacturing activities. Vide Business Transfer Agreement, the Company
carved-out two of its API manufacturing sites situate at Dabhasa and Visakhapatnam and
select R&D operations, including fermentation, at Lupin Research Park, Pune, to Lupin
Manufacturing Solutions Limited.
It was decided to carve-out the generics business in India along with
rights, titles, interests, liabilities and obligations into a separate entity as a going
concern on slump sale basis, by way of Business Transfer Agreement. Accordingly, the name
of Lupin Atharv Ability Limited' was changed to Lupin Life Sciences
Limited'. In September 2023, the Company acquired Medisol S.A.S., France and Lymed
S.A.S., France, which specialize in generics injectables and are engaged in developing and
commercializing its products, in pharmacies and hospitals in France.
In terms of the first proviso to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act,
2013 (Act') and Rules 5 and 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,
salient features of the financial statements, performance and financial position of each
subsidiary and joint venture are given in Form No. AOC - 1 as Annexure A'
to this Report. As stipulated under Section 136 of the Act, financial statements of
subsidiaries and joint venture are available for inspection by Members at the registered
office of the Company during business hours. The Company shall provide free of cost a copy
of the financial statements of its subsidiaries and joint venture to Members upon their
request. The said financial statements are also available on the Company's website
www.lupin.com.
In compliance with Regulation 46(2)(h) of the Listing Regulations,
policy for determining material subsidiaries has been hosted on the Company's website
www.lupin.com, web link for which is https:// www.lupin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/
policy-for-determining-material-subsidiaries. pdf. Nanomi B.V., the Netherlands
(Nanomi'), Lupin Atlantis Holdings SA, Switzerland (LAHSA') and
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA (LPI'), are wholly owned material subsidiaries
of the Company. Pursuant to Regulation 24(1) of the Listing Regulations, Mr. Mark D.
McDade, Independent Director, is on the Board of Nanomi and Mr. Jean-Luc Belingard,
Independent Director, is on the Boards of LAHSA and LPI.
Integrated Report
Integrated report is an effective tool to explore value creation by
focusing on Company's strategy, performance and governance based on six forms of
capital i.e. financial capital, human capital, manufacturing capital, social capital,
intellectual capital and natural capital. It provides the stakeholders financial and
non-financial information of the Company and helps them to get a better understanding of
the current position and long-term perspective of the Company and take well-informed
decisions. The Integrated Report focuses on driving authentic, comprehensive and
meaningful information covering all aspects of the Company's performance.
Management Discussion and Analysis
As stipulated by Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V(B) of the
Listing Regulations,
Management Discussion and Analysis forms part of the Integrated Report.
Corporate Governance Report
Your Directors reaffirm their continued commitment to adhere to the
best standards of corporate governance and ethical practices. In compliance with
Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V(C) of the Listing Regulations, a report on Corporate
Governance forms part of the Integrated Report. As stipulated by Schedule V(E) of the
Listing Regulations, Auditors' certificate confirming compliance with the conditions
of corporate governance is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report.
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
In terms of Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, Business
Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR') forms part of the Integrated
Report. An assurance of BRSR Core by DNV Business Assurance India Private Limited is
annexed to the Integrated Report.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Company channels its Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR') efforts through Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation
(LHWRF'), its dedicated social responsibility arm. Founded by Dr. Desh Bandhu
Gupta, the Company's founder Chairman, LHWRF aims to assist the underprivileged,
particularly in the most marginalized regions of India with its Livelihoods'
and Lives' programs. Over the past 35 years, LHWRF has reached out to over 1.57
million beneficiaries in more than 4771 villages across eight states in India, bringing
about positive changes in the lives and livelihoods of communities. A detailed write-up on
Company's initiatives towards CSR forms part of the Integrated Report. The CSR
Policy, approved by the Board of Directors, has been hosted on the Company's website
www.lupin.com. Details of CSR activities undertaken by the Company are given in Annexure
B' to this Report.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
In compliance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) read with
Section 134(5) of the Act, your Directors confirm that, to the best of their knowledge and
belief: -i) in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year
ended March 31, 2024, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with
proper explanations relating to material departures; ii) they had selected such
accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that
are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
your Company at the end of the financial year March 31, 2024 and of the profit of your
Company for the year; iii) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities; iv) the annual financial statements have been prepared on a
going concern basis; v) they had laid down proper internal financial controls and
that the same are adequate and were operating effectively; and vi) they had devised
proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that
such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Directors
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, Mr. Nilesh
D. Gupta (DIN: 01734642), Managing Director, retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting (AGM') and is eligible for re-appointment.
Mr. Nilesh D. Gupta, is a Chemical Engineer from the University
Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT), Mumbai and a graduate with honors from the
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA, where he specialised in healthcare,
strategic management and finance. Mr. Gupta has been instrumental in formulating and
executing the core strategy that has helped the Company emerge as a global specialty and
complex generics pharmaceutical powerhouse. Mr. Gupta is a Member of the Audit Committee,
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, CSR Committee, Risk Management Committee and
Strategy Committee of the Company.
In compliance with Regulation 17(1A) of Listing Regulations, at the
41st AGM held on August 3, 2023, the Members, vide Special Resolution, approved the
continuation of directorship of Mr. Jean-Luc Belingard, Independent Director of the
Company, who attained the age of 75 years on October 28, 2023. The Board at its meeting
held on May 6, 2024, appointed Mr. Jeffrey Kindler (DIN: 10592395) and Mr. Alfonso Zulueta
(DIN: 10597962) as Additional Directors in the category of Non-executive, Independent
Directors of the Company. Approval of Members for their appointments will be sought by way
of Special Resolutions at the ensuing AGM. Mr. Jeffrey Kindler has completed a Bachelor of
Arts degree (Summa cum Laude) from Tufts University, USA and a Juris Doctor degree (Magna
cum Laude) from Harvard Law School, USA. He served as a law clerk to Justice William J.
Brennan, Jr. of the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Kindler is an experienced healthcare
executive, investor and advisor. He brings over four decades of business experience and
has held leadership positions at some of the world's most recognized companies
including Pfizer, where he served as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, as well as
McDonald's Corporation and General Electric Company. Before that, Mr. Kindler was a
partner at the law firm of Williams & Connolly. He is currently CEO of Centrexion
Therapeutics, a privately held biotechnology company and a Senior Advisor to Blackstone.
Mr. Kindler has a deep understanding of multinational corporate matters including
regulations, litigations, compliance, crisis management, brand, franchise management,
executive leadership and mergers & acquisitions. Mr. Alfonso Zulueta completed an
Economics undergraduate degree from De LA Salle University,
Manila, where he was conferred the 2023 Outstanding Alumnus Award. He
received MBA degree in Marketing/Finance from University of Virginia, USA. Mr. Zulueta
spent over three decades in various roles of increasing responsibility with Eli Lilly and
Company, a global pharmaceutical company, including as Vice President of Global Marketing,
President of Global Oncology and Critical Care Products and most recently, as President of
International responsible for all geographies outside the United States and Canada. He
also served as a corporate officer and member of Eli Lilly and Company's Executive
Committee. Mr. Zulueta previously served as member of the board of the European Federation
of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations and the U.S.-Japan Business Council.
In terms of the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Act and Regulation
25(8) of the Listing Regulations, all Independent Directors have submitted declarations
that they meet the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act and
Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations and that there has been no change in the
circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company.
In the opinion of the Board, Mr. Kindler and Mr. Zulueta possess
integrity, expertise and experience which shall benefit the Company. By virtue of their
extensive experience and exposure in the global pharma industry, Mr. Kindler and Mr.
Zulueta were exempted from appearing for the online proficiency self-assessment test
conducted by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
During the year, seven Board meetings were held on May 9, 2023, August
3, 2023, September 11, 2023, November 8, 2023, December 7, 2023, February 7, 2024 and
March 22, 2024. Particulars of meetings held and attendance thereat are mentioned in the
Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Integrated Report.
Board Evaluation
An annual performance evaluation of the Board, its committees and of
individual directors was carried out by the Board after seeking inputs from all Directors,
in terms of provisions of Section 134(3)(p) of the Act read with Rule 8(4) of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. In compliance with Regulation 17(10) of the Listing
Regulations, the Board carried out performance evaluation of Independent Directors without
the participation of the Director being evaluated. In a separate meeting of the
Independent Directors, performance of Non-Independent Directors, the Board as a whole and
Chairman of the Company was evaluated. Performance of Directors was evaluated based on
monitoring corporate governance practices and introducing internationally accepted best
practices to address business risks. Weightage was given to active involvement in
long-term strategic planning and participation in Board/Committee meetings. The evaluation
process focused on board dynamics, softer aspects, flow of information to the
Board/Committees and effectiveness of Board Committees.
Performance of Committees was evaluated after considering various
aspects such as composition of Committees, effectiveness of Committee meetings, frequency
and adequacy of time allocated for discussions at meetings, attendance and participation,
fulfillment of functions assigned to the Committees, etc. Performance of individual
Directors was reviewed on the basis of criteria viz. qualifications, responsibilities
shouldered, leadership qualities, analytical skills, knowledge, meaningful contributions
at meetings, attendance, preparedness on the issues discussed. Parameters such as
initiative, understanding the business environment/strategic issues, independent judgement
were also taken into account.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee comprises Dr. Punita Kumar-Sinha (Chairperson), Mr.
K. B. S. Anand, Independent Directors and Mr. Nilesh D. Gupta, Managing Director. Mr. R.
V. Satam, Company Secretary, acts as the Secretary of the Committee. The functions
performed by the Committee, particulars of meetings held and attendance thereat of the
Members at the said meetings are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms
part of the Integrated Report. All recommendations made by the Audit Committee were
accepted by the Board.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
In Compliance with Section 178(3) of the Act and Regulation 19(4) of
the Listing Regulations and as recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
(NRC'), the Board formulated a Nomination and Remuneration Policy. The policy
covers remuneration of directors, key managerial personnel and senior management and lays
down philosophy, guiding principles and basis for recommending payment of their
remuneration. It includes criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and
independence of directors. In terms of the policy, the NRC evaluates balance of skills,
knowledge and experience of independent directors and recommends them to the Board for
appointment. The functions of the NRC are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report,
which forms part of the Integrated Report. In terms of proviso to Section 178(4) of the
Act, the policy has been hosted on the Company's website www.lupin. com, web link for
which is https://www.lupin.com/
wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nomination-and-remuneration-policy-LL-2023.pdf.
Related Party Transactions
No related party transactions entered into by the Company conflicted
with the interest of the Company. All related party transactions entered by the Company
during the financial year were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's
length basis in accordance with the Act and Rules made thereunder and the Listing
Regulations. Material related party transactions were entered into by the Company only
with its wholly owned subsidiaries. In compliance with the Act and Listing Regulations,
the Audit Committee periodically reviews and approves related party transactions. As
stipulated by Section 134(3)(h) of the Act read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014, disclosure of particulars of contracts/arrangements entered into by the
Company with related parties are given in Form No. AOC - 2, as Annexure C'
to this Report. Apart from payment of sitting fees and commission, there is no pecuniary
transaction with any Director, which had potential conflict of interest with the Company.
As mandated by Regulation 46(2)(g) of the Listing Regulations, the policy on Related
party transactions and materiality of related party transactions', as approved by the
Board is hosted on the Company's website www.lupin.com and web link for the same is
https://www.lupin.com/wp-content/ uploads/2022/03/rpt-policy-03-02-2022.pdf.
Risk Management
In compliance with Regulation 21 of the Listing Regulations, Risk
Management Committee comprises of Ms. Vinita Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nilesh D.
Gupta, Managing Director, Mr. Ramesh Swaminathan, Executive Director, Global CFO & CRO
and Head - Corporate Affairs, and Mr. Mark D. McDade and Mr. Jeffrey Kindler, Independent
Directors. Roles, responsibilities and functions of the Committee have been defined by the
Board. Terms of reference of the Committee, details of meetings held and attendance
thereat are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the
Integrated Report Mr. Ramesh Swaminathan is appointed as Chief Risk Officer who brings to
the table a more nuanced understanding and blend of both ESG and business as also drives
the ESG integration and adoption across the Company. The Risk Management framework of the
Company essentially comprises of two elements i.e. risk enabled performance management
process adopting the value-based driver tree approach and risk management structure. The
Company has established robust and structured mechanism for identifying, classifying,
prioritising, reporting and mitigation of risks. It is applicable to all business units,
functions, geographies and departments within the Company. The Risk Management framework
compliments and does not replace other existing programs, such as those relating to
emission, quality and compliance matters.
Particulars of loans/guarantees/investments/ securities
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(g) of the Act, particulars
of investments made, loans and guarantees given and securities provided under Section 186
of the Act are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements forming part of the
Integrated Report.
Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange
Earnings and Outgo
In compliance with Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8(3) of
the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, information as regards conservation of energy,
technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo is given in Annexure
D' to this Report.
Human Resources
Employees being the most valuable assets, it is responsibility of the
Company to provide support and care to all its employees. All policies, systems,
technologies and business functions of the Company are aligned with the best industry
standards. The Company's people-first approach providing best-in-class work
environment and advanced learning initiatives were the key drivers to provide a
transparent, diverse and professional work environment to all its employees.
The Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy provides a safe working
environment and prohibits any form of sexual harassment against any employee. The policy
goes beyond the legal ambit of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and covers all genders. It also addresses the
requirements of prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women at the
workplace as mandated by law. The Company has constituted an Internal Complaints
Committee, as stipulated by the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Employees are regularly sensitized about matters
pertaining to prevention of sexual harassment.
Employees Stock Options
As stipulated by Regulation 14(B) of SEBI (Share Based Employee
Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 details of stock options as on March 31,
2024, are given in Annexure E' to this Report.
Vigil mechanism/Whistleblower policy
Over the years, your Company has strictly abided to well-accepted norms
of ethical, lawful and moral conduct and has established a reputation for doing business
with integrity. It has zero tolerance for any form of unethical behaviour. Pursuant to
Sections 177(9) and (10) of the Act read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board
and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations, the Company has
in place a robust Vigil mechanism/ Whistleblower policy for directors and employees to
report concerns, details of which are covered in the Corporate Governance Report which
forms part of the Integrated Report. As mandated by Regulation 18(3) read with Schedule II
Part C(18) of the Listing Regulations, the Audit Committee reviews the functioning of the
Vigil mechanism/Whistleblower policy. No person has been denied access to the Chairperson
of the Audit Committee. Directors and employees are at liberty to report unethical
practices and raise their concerns to the office of the Ombudsperson without any fear of
retaliation or retribution. During the year, the Ombudsperson received 37 complaints,
mostly of minor nature, which were investigated/examined by teams of strategic business
unit heads/officers appointed by the Ombudsperson and are swiftly redressed. No complaints
were pending at the end of year. The office of the Ombudsperson has official authority to
receive, respond and investigate all offences within the scope of this policy. The Vigil
mechanism/Whistleblower policy is hosted on the Company's website www.lupin.com and
web link for the same is https://www.lupin.com/wp-content/
uploads/2022/02/Whistleblower-Policy-Website.pdf.
Particulars of employees remuneration
In compliance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read
with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014, particulars of remuneration of employees required to be disclosed, are given
in Annexure F' to this Report. Statement containing particulars of
remuneration of employees, for the year ended March 31, 2024, required to be furnished in
terms of Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the said Rules, forms part of this Report. The same shall
be provided to Members upon written request pursuant to second proviso of Rule 5. As
stipulated by Section 136(2) of the Act, particulars of remuneration of employees are
available for inspection by Members at the Registered office of the Company during
business hours on all working days up to the date of the ensuing AGM.
Auditors
The Company continues to have unqualified audit reports.
Members re-appointed B S R & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm
Reg. No. 101248W/W-100022), as auditors of the Company, at the 39th AGM held on August 11,
2021, for a second successive term of five years from the conclusion of the 39th AGM till
the conclusion of the 44th AGM. In terms of provisions of Section 141 of the Act, the
Company has received a certificate from B S R & Co. LLP, certifying that their
appointment is in compliance with the conditions prescribed by the said Section.
Internal Audit
Internal audit of the Company's operations is carried out by
in-house corporate internal audit team. The strength of the in-house corporate internal
audit team is adequate to undertake audit function. Internal audit findings are discussed
at the Audit Committee meetings and corrective actions taken. Local chartered accountant
firms regularly conduct audits of Carrying & Forwarding Agents and Central Warehouses
of the Company in India. Services of external auditors/specialist firms are availed for
undertaking special audit assignments, as required.
Cost Audit
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Act read with the
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014 and as recommended by the Audit
Committee, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 9, 2023, appointed Mr. S. D.
Shenoy, practising cost accountant (FCMA No. 8318), as Cost Auditor, to conduct cost audit
for the year ended March 31, 2024. Mr. Shenoy is a Cost Accountant as defined under
Section 2(1)(b) of the Cost and Works Accountant Act, 1959 and holds a valid certificate
of practice. Mr. Shenoy confirmed that he is free from the disqualifications specified in
Section 141 read with Sections 139 and 148 of the Act and that his appointment meets the
requirements prescribed in Sections 141(3)(g) and 148 of the Act. Mr. Shenoy also
confirmed that he was independent, maintained an arm's length relationship with the
Company and that no orders or proceedings were pending against him relating to matters of
professional conduct before the Institute of Cost Accountants of India or any competent
court/ authority. In compliance with Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules,
2014, remuneration payable to Mr. Shenoy, for conducting cost audit for the year ended
March 31, 2024, was ratified by Members, by passing an ordinary resolution at the 41st AGM
held on August 3, 2023. The Company has maintained cost records as specified by the
Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Act.
In terms of Section 148(6) of the Act read with Rule 6(6) of the
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the cost audit report, in Form No. CRA-4
(in XBRL mode), for the year ended March 31, 2023, was filed with the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, on October 19, 2023, well within the prescribed time. The Company
continues to have unqualified cost audit reports.
Secretarial Audit and Annual Secretarial Compliance Reports
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 9, 2023, appointed
Ms. Neena Bhatia, practising company secretary (FCS No. 9492 CP. No. 2661), to undertake
Secretarial Audit and issue Annual
Secretarial Compliance Report for the year ended March 31, 2024. As
stipulated by Section 204 of the Act read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board, at its meeting held on May
6, 2024, took on record, the Secretarial Audit Report (Form No. MR.3), for the year ended
March 31, 2024, which is enclosed as Annexures G' and G-1' to
this Report. The Company continues to have an unqualified Secretarial Audit Report.
Pursuant to Regulation 24A(2) of the Listing Regulations, the Board, at its meeting held
on May 6, 2024, took on record the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the year ended
March 31, 2024. The Report is in the format suggested by The Institute of Company
Secretaries of India (ICSI'). It confirms that the Company has maintained
proper records as mandated by various Rules and Regulations and that, no action has been
taken against the Company or its material subsidiaries or promoters/directors by SEBI/
BSE/NSE. The Company shall disseminate the Report on the websites of BSE and NSE within
the prescribed time.
Compliance with Secretarial Standards
The Company continues to comply with Secretarial Standards on Board
Meetings (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2), issued by the ICSI.
Annual Return
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Act,
the Annual Return of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, has been
hosted on the Company's website www. lupin.com and web link for the same is
https://www. lupin.com/investors/reports-filings/.
Acknowledgements
Your directors convey a sense of high appreciation to all employees of
the Company for their commitment, hard work, continued dedication and significant
contributions. They acknowledge the whole-hearted support and co-operation received from
various departments of the Central/State governments, banks, financial institutions,
business associates, local bodies/associations, analysts, stakeholders, suppliers,
distributors, medical professionals and customers.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
Manju D. Gupta |
Chairman |
(DIN: 00209461) |
Mumbai, May 6, 2024 |