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Dear Shareholders
On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is our privilege and honour to present the
twenty-seventh Annual Report along with Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial
Statements and Independent Auditors' Report thereon for the financial year (FY) ended 31st
March 2025.
Physical Performance
Operations Overview
Despite geopolitical uncertainties, which continued to impact the global oil and gas
supply chain, FY2024-25 marked an exceptional year for your Company, characterized by
remarkable achievements on all fronts including physical and financial performance, safety
and wellbeing, and execution of expansion and diversification projects.
Your Company recorded highest ever daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly send-out
volumes, achieved a record number of LNG truck fillings, completed construction of two LNG
storage tanks at Dahej in record period of 33 months and augmented the number of LNG truck
filling bays at both, Dahej and Kochi terminals. A crowning achievement was receiving the
prestigious "5-Star Rating" and "Sword of Honour" from the British
Safety Council by both the terminals for second year in succession. Notably, Dahej and
Kochi remain the only LNG terminals in the Country to earn these accomplishments,
reflecting your Company's steadfast commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all our
stakeholders.
Dahej LNG Terminal
The Dahej Terminal, with a nameplate capacity of 17.5 MMTPA, operated at 96.6% capacity
and achieved a throughput of 16.91 MMT during FY 2024-25, compared to 95.5% capacity
utilization and a throughput of 16.71 MMT, respectively, in the previous FY. The Terminal
achieved a total energy send-out of 875.8 TBTUs in FY 2024-25, up from 864.9 TBTUs in FY
2023-24. Notably, the terminal recorded its highest-ever daily send-out of 81.62 MMSCM
(equivalent to the volume of LNG transported by one LNG ship) on June 19, 2024. The
terminal unloaded 258 LNG ships in FY 2024-25, an increase from 254 ships in FY 2023-24.
On the LNG truck loading front, the terminal crossed the five digit mark for the first
time by loading a record 12,411 LNG trucks in this FY, up from 9,266 trucks in the
previous year.
The year 2024 witnessed an extreme summer season in the country, resulting into an
upsurge in the power demand. As one of the most significant achievements in meeting this
critical demand during summer months of first quarter of FY 2024-25, Dahej terminal
operated at about 110% of its capacity during the quarter, which is a record for the
terminal since its capacity was augmented to 17.5 MMTPA in the year 2019.
The robust and efficient operations are being showcased through sustainability report,
which your Company is publishing every year.
Other notable achievements during the year include commissioning of two LNG storage
tanks in October 2024 (3 months ahead of schedule), augmentation of LNG truck filling bays
from four to eight numbers and commencement of construction works of third jetty and the
prestigious petrochemicals project.
Kochi LNG Terminal
The Kochi Terminal, with a nameplate capacity of 5 MMTPA, operated at 22.6% capacity
with a total send-out of 1.13 MMT in FY 2024-25, compared to 20.8% capacity utilization
and 1.04 MMT send-out, respectively, in the previous year. In terms of energy, the
terminal achieved a send-out of 58.63 TBTUs, its highest-ever, up from 54.05 TBTUs in the
previous FY.
On the LNG truck loading front, the terminal loaded a record 2,758 LNG trucks, up from
2,230 trucks in the previous year, registering a growth of 24%.
Kochi terminal is the only LNG terminal in India which offers specialised services such
as Gassing Up and Cooling Down (GUCD), reloading of LNG and bunkering of LNG, all under
one roof. During the FY 2024-25, the terminal successfully carried out two GUCD operations
through Petronet Energy Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Your Company also
executed two LNG reloading operations. In a significant development, the GUCD facility of
the terminal has been upgraded to bring it at par with other international service
providers in terms of efficiency and time required to execute an operation. To make the
terminal future-ready, upgradati'on of bunkering facility is also planned to be undertaken
during FY 2025-26.
Being a responsible sustainable entity, terminal tripled its solar power plant
installation to 1150 kwp as compared to 400 kwp in FY 2023-24.
LNG Sourcing
Your Company sources LNG under two long term contracts. The first Contract is with
Qatar Energy (RasGas), Qatar for sourcing 7.5 MMTPA LNG on long term basis for 25 years,
under which LNG supplies commenced in 2004. Your Company imports this volume of LNG on
Free on Board (FOB) basis, from Ras Laffan, Qatar through its three long term-chartered
LNG vessels at Dahej Terminal. Your Company has back-to- back sales arrangement - Gas
Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL), Indian Oil
Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) in the RLNG
offlake ratio of 60:30:10, respectively.
Pursuant to extension of the above- mentioned LNG SPA, your Company has executed LNG
Sale & Purchase Agreement (LNG SPA) for purchase of around 7.5 MMTPA LNG with
QatarEnergy on longterm basis on 6th February 2024 for twenty years. Under the
new agreement, LNG supplies will be made on delivered (DES) basis commencing from 2028
till 2048. Similar to existing agreement of 1999, the LNG volumes under the new SPA shall
also be off taken by GAIL (60%), IOCL (30%) and BPCL (10%) after regasificati'on primarily
from Dahej Terminal.
Further, your Company has a contract with Mobil Australia Resources Company Pty Ltd
(MARC - a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil) for 1.425 MMTPA of LNG supply on long term basis for
20 years. The LNG is supplied by MARC from its global portfolio mostly from Australia and
Oman, primarily at Kochi Terminal on delivered basis. The LNG supply of 1.425 MMTPA under
MARC contract commenced in FY 2016-17. Your Company has back-to-back sales arrangements -
Gas Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with BPCL, IOCL and GAIL, in the RLNG offlake
ratio of 40:30:30, respectively with validity till November 2035.
Your Company had signed another LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Exxon Mobil
Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (EMAPPL - a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil) in year 2017 for purchase of
approx. 1.2 MMTPA of LNG. The supplies under this SPA wi l l com m e n ce fro m F Y
2025-26 and the total duration of the agreement will be 15 years (2025/26- 2040/41).
Similar to MARC SPA, the LNG volumes under this SPA shall also be offlaken by GAIL (30%),
IOCL (30%) and BPCL (40%).
Small Scale LNG
Your Company is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Medium and
Heavy Commercial Vehicles(M&HCVs) by offering LNG as a cleaner, more cost-effecttve
and efficient fuel. LNG, the cleanest fossil fuel, reduces CO emissions by 20-22% compared
to diesel and produces minimal SOx and PM emissions, making it an ideal fuel for
M&HCVs. The LNG market is expected to grow to 8-10 MMTPA over the next 6-8 years,
supporting India's transition to a gas- based economy and increasing the share of natural
gas in the energy mix.
In this direction, your Company has already set-up four LNG dispensing stations in
southern part of India, with three stations in Tamil Nadu and one station in Karnataka.
Furthermore, anticipating the growth and future of LNG use as an automotive fuel in India,
your Company is planning to set up ten (10) more LNG dispensing stations along key
National Highways (Delhi to Mumbai and Mumbai to Bangalore) and in the industrial clusters
of Odisha to ensure fuel supply and promote the growth of LNG vehicles.
Sale of Propylene and Hydrogen
In another significant development, your Company executed definitive agreements with
Deepak Phenolics Limited (DPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Deepak Nitrite Limited on 6th
February 2025, for the long-term sale and purchase of propylene and hydrogen. Under this
landmark agreement, your Company will supply 250 KTA of propylene and 11 KTA of hydrogen
from its petrochemical complex in Dahej to DPL over a term of 15 years.
Shipping Arrangements
As mentioned earlier, your Company has been importing 7.5 MMTPA of LNG on Free on Board
(FOB) basis, from Ras Laffan, Qatar, since 2004. To secure steady freight rates and
reliability of supply chain, three dedicated LNG carriers namely Disha, Raahi and Aseem
were chartered on long term basis for a duration of 25 years. A consortium of NYK Line,
K-Line, MOL and Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI), owns these vessels (with your
Company owning a stake of 3% in 'Aseem'), whereas technical management and manning of
these vessels is carried out by M/s. SCI Ltd.
A fourth long term-chartered LNG vessel "Prachi" where your Company owns a
stake of 26% along with balance stake owned by a consortium of M/s NYK Line, M/s K-Line,
M/s MOL and M/s Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI), has been novated to Exxon Mobil
since 2017-18.
During FY 2024-25, the shipping operations have been managed efficiently with highest
priority to safe operations and optimized fuel consumptions paying utmost regard to the
environmental aspects. All scheduled cargoes of FY 2024-25 from Ras Laffan, Qatar were
lifted, and transported through the above mentioned three long term-chartered vessels
along with planned spot LNG vessels, that were hired from the market at very competitive
rates. With the handling of 258 ships at Dahej and 16 ships at Kochi, the utilization of
LNG jeffies has also been safely and efficiently optimized throughout the year without any
downtime. These efforts have resulted into a significant enhancement in the energy
efficiency of the three chartered ships converting into a reduction of about 5.5% in the
carbon footprint per MMBTU of LNG transported with respect to the emissions generated
during the previous fiscal.
Dahej LNG Terminal received its 3600th Cargo, in the month of December 2024.
The vessel 'Disha' achieved a significant milestone by completing her 700th voyage
between Qatar and India, in the month of June 2024. Also, this terminal handled 72 ships
in Q1 of FY 2024-25, which is the highest number recorded in any quarter. Additionally,
the terminal handled the highest number of ships in a month i.e. 27 ships in the month of
June 2024, surpassing the previous highest of 25 recorded in June 2019. Despite many
challenges faced during the month of June 2024, due to active monsoon period, which led to
frequent changes in ship scheduling, this achievement highlights your Company's strength
and agility. Your Company has proactively started the new environmental compliances of
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), for its long
term-chartered vessels, namely Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and the annual
operational Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) & ratings, through its vessel operators
since November 2023, marking a positive step towards net zero. LNG vessels Disha and Raahi
operated with Energy Power Limitation (EPL) throughout the FY 2024-25 to meet EEXI &
CII requirements.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
During the FY 2024-25, your Company achieved a turnover of Rs. 50,979.56 crore as
against that of Rs. 52,728.43 crore in FY 2023-24. Your Company achieved highest ever
Profit Before Tax (PBT) and Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 5,275.18 crore and Rs. 3,926.37
crore respectively as against Rs 4,757.03 crore and Rs. 3,536.20 crore respectively in FY
2023-24. As a significant milestone, for the first time, PBT of your Company has crossed
Rs. 5,000 crore. Net worth of your Company has increased from Rs. 16,962.80 crore as on 31st
March 2024 to Rs. 19,382.38 crore as on 31st March 2025, registering a growth
of over 14%.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013, SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and applicable Accounting Standards, the
Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for FY 2024-25,
together with the Independent Auditors' Report form part of this Annual Report.
The key highlights of the standalone and consolidated financial results are as follows:
A. Financial highlights on standalone basis for FY 2024-25 are as under:
(Rs. in crore)
Particulars |
For the year ended 31st March 2025 |
For the year ended 31st March 2024 |
Revenue from operations |
50,979.56 |
52,728.43 |
Other Income |
815.33 |
616.74 |
Total Revenue (A) |
51,794.89 |
53,345.17 |
Cost of material consumed |
44,297.87 |
46,464.11 |
Employee benefits & Other operating expenses |
1,157.59 |
1,057.80 |
Finance Charges |
258.04 |
289.67 |
Depreciation |
806.21 |
776.56 |
Total Expenses (B) |
46,519.71 |
48,588.14 |
Profit before tax & Exceptional Items (C)(A-B) |
5,275.18 |
4,757.03 |
Tax expenses, including deferred tax (D) |
1,348.81 |
1,220.83 |
Profit after tax (E) (C-D) |
3,926.37 |
3,536.20 |
Earnings (Rs.) per Share |
26.18 |
23.57 |
B. Financial highlights on a Consolidated basis for FY 2024-25 are as under:
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Indian
Accounting Standards (Ind AS) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India, the Company has prepared the Consolidated Financial Statement for the group,
including subsidiaries, joint venture entities and associates, which forms part of the
Integrated Report. The highlights of the Consolidated Financial Results are as below:
(Rs. in crore)
Particulars |
For the year ended 31st March 2025 |
For the year ended 31st March 2024 |
Revenue from operations |
50,982.03 |
52,729.33 |
Profit Before Tax |
5,232.87 |
4,747.68 |
Profit after Tax |
3,972.68 |
3,652.44 |
Less: share of minority |
- |
- |
Profit for the Group |
3,972.68 |
3,652.44 |
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of your Company has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 3 per
equity share of Rs. 10/- each i.e. 30% of the paid-up Share Capital of the Company as at
31st March 2025, subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing
Annual General Meeting. This is in addition to the Interim Dividend of Rs. 7 per equity
share of Rs. 10/- each paid by the Company in November 2024. This is the 19th
consecutive year for which your Company has recommended payment of dividend.
The final dividend shall be paid to the members, whose names appear in the Register of
Members as well as the Beneficial Ownership Position provided by NSDL/ CDSL as at the
close of business hours on Friday, 4th July 2025 (Record date).
Your Company has duly approved Dividend Distribution Policy ("The Policy") in
place. The policy is available on Company's website at https://
www.petronetlng.in/corporate- governance
CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL
There was no change in the Share Capital of the Company during the year. The Company
has an Authorised Share Capital of Rs. 3000,00,00,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand crore)
divided into 300.00. 00.000 (Three Hundred crore) equity shares of face value of Rs. 10/-
(Rupees Ten) each and paid-up share capital of Rs. 1500,00,00,880/- (Rupees One Thousand
Five Hundred crore Eight Hundred Eighty) divided into 150.00. 00.088 (One Hundred Fifty
crore Eighty-Eight) equity shares of face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each.
Further, the Company did not raise any funds by issuance of debentures/bonds.
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company has a robust system of the Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and its
monitoring. The IFC framework and the Risk Matrix (RCM) for various business processes are
in place and are reviewed consistently by the management and Audit Committee. Independent
professional agency is engaged for IFC testing. The IFC system ensures compliance of all
applicable laws and regulations, optimum utilization and safeguard of the Company's assets
and accuracy /completeness of financial records/reports.
DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/ JOINT VENTURES / ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
A statement containing the salient features of the Financial Statements of your
Company's Subsidiaries, Associate Companies and Joint Ventures as per the first proviso of
Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 including the individual contribution of these
companies towards the overall performance of the Company during the period is given under
Consolidated Financial Statements forming part of this Annual Report.
The following are brief details on the subsidiary/Joint ventures/Associate companies.
1. Petronet Energy Limited
HUH Petronet Energy Limited (PEL) was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary of your
Company on 26th February 2021 with authorized share capital of ^500 crore and
issued share capital of ^10 crore, with an objective to pursue business operations in the
areas of LNG Bunkering, Gassing up and/or Cool down (GUCD) of LNG ships, supply of heel
quantity to LNG vessels, and other allied services.
PEL has set up a unit at Puthuvypeen SEZ (PSEZ) on 27th July 2022, which has
also obtained all necessary regulatory approvals to start the operations at PSEZ. The
strategic location of Kochi terminal is considered a potential location for refuelling of
vessels on the East-West shipping trade route and is also considered as a suitable
location for carrying out GUCD operations.
2. Petronet LNG Foundation
Petronet LNG Foundation (PLF), a Company Limited by Guarantee and incorporated on 31st
March 2017, has been promoted by your Company under the provisions of Section 8 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder as a wholly owned subsidiary of your
Company.
Petronet LNG Foundation is facilitating your Company to comply with its requirement of
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) under provisions of Section 135 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder.
3. Adam Petronet (Dahej) Port Limited (Formerly known as Adam Petronet (Dahej) Port
Private Limited)
Your Company has a 26% equity in Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port Limited (APDPL) and the
balance equity is held by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. APDPL is a Joint
Venture (JV) of your Company. It owns and operates a Solid Cargo Port at Dahej in Gujarat
and had commenced its operations in August 2010. The Solid Cargo Port Terminal has
facilities to import/export bulk products like coal, steel, and fertilizer, etc.
4. Petronet LNG Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Your Company envisages to be a Global LNG player and has thereby incorporated a wholly
owned subsidiary company "Petronet LNG Singapore Pte. Ltd." (PLSPL) on 7th
March 2022. PLSPL has been incorporated to carry out business/activities, including but
not limited to purchase of LNG on long, spot and short-term basis and sale of LNG, trading
of LNG to Indian and foreign companies, optimization and diversion of LNG under its
portfolio, carry out hedging, investments in overseas ventures, etc.
PLSPL has an issued share capital of ^0.84 crore, comprising 100,000 shares of USD 1
each, fully subscribed by your Company. During the current FY (FY 2024-25), PLSPL issued
^0.43 crore worth of share capital (i.e. 49,500 shares of USD 1 each) to your Company.
5. India LNG Transport Co. (No. 4) Private Limited
India LNG Transport Company (No. 4) Private Limited (ILT-4) is a Joint Venture (JV) of
your Company with a 26% equity shareholding, with the balance equity held by NYK, MOL,
K-Line, and SCI.
ILT-4 is the owner of vessel MT Prachi and is engaged in the transportation of LNG. It
is one of your Company's strategic investments and has its principal place of business in
Singapore.
ONGOING PROJECTS AND NEW BUSINESS INITIATIVES
In line with an ambitious target for exponential growth and diversification set up by
your Company as formulated in its vision and strategy document titled
"1-5-10-40", (i.e. achieving Rs. 1 Lac crore topline and Rs. 10,000 crore
bottom-line with an investment of Rs. 40,000 crore over a period of 5 years), projects
around Rs. 30,000 crore have already been taken up out of which some of the projects viz 2
No. LNG Storage tanks at Dahej, upgradation of Gassing Up and Cooling Down (GUCD) facility
at Kochi and augmentation of Truck Loading facilities, both at Dahej and Kochi have
already been completed and commissioned during FY 2024-25.
The status of other ongoing projects is as under:
I. Regas capacity expansion of Dahej
The construction works of this low cost, brownfield capacity augmentation project at
Dahej are in full swing. With about 90% progress achieved as of mid-July 2025, this Rs.
600 crore project is slated for commissioning within this FY. Upon completion, the
capacity of Dahej RLNG terminal, which is the largest terminal in the country, would get
further augmented to 22.5 M MTPA from the present capacity of 17.5 M MTPA.
II. Third Jetty project at Dahej
With a view to improving the reliability of Dahej terminal and to handle additional LNG
volumes in line with the undergoing capacity expansion project, and also to support its
diversification plans, your Company is executing the construction of third jetty at Dahej
at a cost of Rs. 2,013 crore. The jetty is unique in design as it would be capable of
handling liquified ethane and propane along with LNG. While propane will be largely used
as the feedstock for Company's upcoming Petrochemicals project, the facility for ethane
handline is being created to meet the requirement of various third parties. The jetty has
been designed to handle LNG carriers of size 125,000 cubic meter to 266,000 (Q-Max) cubic
meter and ethane and propane carriers of size greater than 65,000 cubic meters.
Construction works for the project, which commenced in June 2024, are being executed in
full swing. As of mid-July 2025, a progress of about 32% has been achieved. The project is
targeted to be completed by February/ March 2027.
III. LNG storage and Regasification project at Gopalpur, Odisha
Envisioning the need of enhanced LNG import infrastructure and also to expand its
footprints to the eastern coast in the country, your Company is settng up its third LNG
terminal at Gopalpur in Odisha. The project, which was earlier envisaged as FSRU based
terminal having a capacity of 4 MMTPA in first phase, is now being planned to be setup as
a land based terminal with a capacity of 5 MMTPA. All the pre-project activities have been
completed. The process of environment clearance is in advance stage. Further, 80 acre land
parcel has already been allotted at the Gopalpur port by Govt of Odisha, for which the
payment has also been made. Physical possession of land is expected shortly.
IV. Petrochemical Complex at Dahej
As a part of major diversification efforts undertaken by your Company, Petrochemicals
Complex at Dahej, comprising Propane Dehydrogenation Unit (PDH) of capacity 750 KTA and a
Poly Propylene unit (PP) of capacity 500 KTA along with ethane and propane storage and
handling facilities is being executed at a cost of Rs. 20,685 crore. Within a short period
after laying of the foundation stone for the project by Honorable Prime Minister of India
on 12th March 2024, tenders for all long lead items, EPC and various other
packages worth Rs. 11,200 crore have been floated. A commitment of about Rs. 3,800 crore
towards award of some of the packages and other project related activities, has already
been made. Site infrastructure development activities are being executed in full swing at
the site. An overall progress of about 12% has been achieved as of mid-July 2025.
A unique feature of the project is the pioneering integration of Dahej LNG terminal
with the petrochemicals complex. By effectively harnessing the cold energy released during
LNG vaporization (typically lost to the atmosphere), it is planned to undertake the
critical cryogenic cooling process of the petrochemical plant. This initiative is expected
to reduce the power consumption by approximately 10-12 MW, optimizing the capex and opex
to a significant extent and also lower the Scope 2 emissions.
V. Installation of additional Truck Loading Bays at Dahej and Kochi
Your Company believes that this segment has a tremendous growth potential and is likely
to play a bigger role in promoting LNG as a cleaner source of energy, both for industry
and long haul transportation sector. Upon completion and commissioning of augmentation of
TLF bays from four of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India had launched the
Affordable Rental Housing Complex (ARHC) scheme, which is a sub-scheme under Pradhan
Mantri Awas numbers to eight numbers at Dahej (by virtue of which, Dahej has added another
feather in its crown of housing largest number of LNG truck filling bays in the country)
and from two numbers to four numbers at Kochi during 2024-25, your Company has undertaken
plans to further augment the capacity of LNG truck filling at both its terminals. Actions
have been initiated to add another six TLF bays at Dahej and two at Kochi, taking their
numbers to fourteen and six, respectively.
VI. Affordable Rental Housing Complex (ARHC)
With an objective to promote economic activities through the vision of AtmaNirbhar
Bharat and to provide ease of living to urban migrants/ poor labours in the industrial
sector, Ministry Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U). The scheme aims to empower migrant workforce by
providing them an affordable and dignified housing close to their workplace.
As a socially responsible organization, your Company has undertaken construction of
1500 dwelling units at Eksal village, Distt. Bharuch, Gujarat, at an approximate cost of
Rs 100 crore under the said scheme. The complex comprises 14 blocks of 1BHK flats and 5
blocks of dormitory units. With 6 blocks of 1BHK flats ready for occupancy and other
blocks in various stages of construction, the project is in advanced stage of completion.
An overall progress of around 75% has been achieved as on mid-July 2025. The project is
expected to be completed by December 2025.
NEW BUSINESS INITIATIVES
COMPRESSED BIOGAS (CBG) BUSINESS INITIATIVES
In alignment with the Government of India's SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards
Affordable Transportation) and GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio- Agro Resources Dhan)
initiatives, your Company has strategically diversified into the Compressed Biogas (CBG)
sector also. This initiative underscores the Company's commitment to promote sustainable
energy solutions, effective waste management and rural economic development in the
country.
As part of this commitment, your Company is actively working towards establishing 25
CBG plants across various regions of India. In the initial phase, it is planned to set up
CBG plants at three government land parcels in Bahraich, Fatehpur and Kanpur Dehat of
Uttar Pradesh. Land lease agreements for aforesaid sites have been executed. Pre-project
activities for seffing up of the plants have also been initiated. Further, the tendering
process for construction and comprehensive O&M services on EPC mode for seffing up of
these CBG plants have been undertaken.
Building on this progress, several additional land parcels have been identified in
Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Haryana, with the land allocation process at advanced stage.
Concurrently, proactive efforts are underway to identify suitable government land in
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh in coordination with
respective State Government nodal agencies, to further expand the Company's CBG footprint
across the country and contribute meaningfully to India's clean energy transition.
SUPPLY OF ETHANE FROM UPCOMING ETHANE TERMINAL
To further augment revenue streams and product diversification, your Company is the
only player in India which has offered long-term capacity tie-up on tolling basis for
supply of ethane to third parties from its Dahej terminal. This is poised to bring
increased efficiency of petrochemical plants running on other feedstocks. Your Company is
actively engaged with major petrochemicals players in India for supply of ethane from its
facility. These strategic initiatives are expected to enhance feedstock security for key
customers, drive higher efficiency and capacity utilization across major petrochemical
assets.
POWER OPTIMIZATION INITIATIVES (COST EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY) AT DAHEJ TERMINAL
With the objective of optimizing existing power consumption at the Dahej terminal and
proposed petrochemical complex, your Company is aiming cost optimization initiatives
through the adoption of hybrid renewable power solutions. This initiative reflects your
Company steadfast commitment towards sustainable operations and Net-Zero goals.
ENHANCING THROUGHPUT AT KOCHI LNG TERMINAL
Your Company is focused on enhancing the throughput of the Kochi LNG terminal as part
of its broader strategy to maximize asset utilization. In this direction, supply of LNG to
nearby stranded gas based powerplant through the deployment of cryogenic trucks is being
explored.
This innovative distribution approach not only optimizes terminal utilization but also
contributes to meeting peaking power requirements in the region.
GREEN HYDROGEN INITIATIVES
Your Company is also exploring venture into Green Hydrogen Value chain. Various
discussions have been held with consultants/ channel partners/ Technology Providers/
Electrolyser manufacturer etc to assess potential business models and technological
collaborations.
As a parallel initiative, your Company is engaged with prospective parties for the sale
of around untied volumes of about 22 KTPA of hydrogen, which would be produced from our
upcoming petrochemical complex at Dahej.
OTHER STRATEGIC COLLABORATIONS
Your Company is actively exploring and collaborating with potential service providers
to optimize renewable power sourcing and development of robust hedging strategies to
manage price volatility and ensure cost-effective & reliable supply.
Simultaneously, your Company is also in discussions with various prospective off-takers
of propane in order to utilize the spare storage and throughput capacity (300 KTA) of the
upcoming propane tank facility at Dahej. These initiatives are designed to maximize asset
utilization, generate additional revenue streams and strengthen your Company's position in
energy risk management and sustainable operations.
Your Company executed a LNG Regassification agreement with Performance Chemiserve
Limited (PCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Deepak Mining Solutions Limited (DMSL), which
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
(DFPCL) on 10th July 2025. Under this agreement, DFPCL Group will import around
0.5 MMTPA LNG, at the Company's Dahej terminal for storage and regasification over a
tenure of 5.5 years starting between May to July 2026 and ending on 31st
December 2031.
Your Company is in discussion with lead in g I ndian refi neries and petrochemical
companies to explore the rail-based supply of ethane from upcoming petrochemicals complex
at Dahej utilising the services of CONCOR's railway siding at Dahej. Preliminary
assessment points to robust technoeconomic viability, positioning the project as India's
first large-scale liquid- ethane movement by rail.
Discussions are underway with leading global energy solutions partners to explore a
group-captive, hybrid renewable-power solution for Dahej. Efforts are being made to
develop RE hybrid power plant of capacity ~150 MW required for the petrochemical complex
slated for 2028.
OVERSEAS PROJECT : SUPPLY OF LNG FOR KERAWALAPITIYA POWER PLANT, SRI LANKA
In an effort to expand its footprints beyond the boundaries of the country, your
Company is engaged with Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) and its nominated agencies, through
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), for evaluating the feasibility of LNG
supplies to 220 MW Sobadhanavi RLNG based power plant in Kerawalapiti'ya, Colombo, Sri
Lanka through ISO containers.
As a step forward, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been executed with GoSL
nominated entity for the supply of LNG and the development of requisite LNG infrastructure
to support the Kerawalapiti'ya Power Plant(s), Sri Lanka. Detailed deliberations are being
held with concerned entities to draft the terms of supplies.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Your Company is dedicated to sustainable development, workplace safety, and improving
the quality of life for employees, customers and communities. It adheres to strict
compliance with regulations through its Integrated Management System, with terminals
re-accredited under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 55001:2014
standards. As on 31st March 2025, Dahej terminal with an excellent safety
record, has clocked 29.07 million safe manhours without a Lost Time Incident. The Kochi
terminal has also achieved 2.65 million safe man-hours without a Lost Time Incident as of
31st March 2025.
To foster a safety culture, the Company promotes stakeholder engagement through safety
committee meetings, HSE campaigns, training programs and competitions. The "Suraksha
Setu" online portal enables employees to report safety observations, which are
reviewed at the highest level. Training programmes on LNG hazards, fire safety, emergency
preparedness etc. are regularly conducted by the professional HSE experts of the Company
for the communities located in the vicinity of both the terminals.
Regular firefighting drills ensure preparedness and continued commitment of the Company
towards industrial safety and efficient operation. Technical and safety audits, including
OISD and cross-functional "Help Each Other Audits," ensure regulatory and safety
compliances and promote sharing of best practices among the terminals. As a testimony to
the above resolve, both Dahej and Kochi terminals have won the British Safety Council's
5-star rating in occupational health and safety audits and Sword of Honour for the second
year in succession. Notably, Dahej and Kochi are the only LNG terminals in India to
achieve this recognition.
Both the terminals regularly undertake mass plantation drives within and outside the
plant areas. In FY 2024-25 Dahej terminal undertook extensive tree and mangrove
plantations. Some of the major such drives include development of a 25-hectare green belt
involving planting of 62,500 trees outside the terminal within the Bharuch
District and two drives of mangrove plantation covering areas measuring 200-hectare and
600-hecta re respectively. Furthermore, 840 trees were planted within the premises at
Dahej terminal under the initiatives such as 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'. At the Kochi terminal
also, a total of 400 saplings were planted during the FY 2024-25.
Your Company also recognizes its pivotal responsibility in the energy transition and
its commitment to align the business strategies with global climate objectives and India's
energy security and Net-Zero goals. The "Roadmap to Net-Zero", a report released
by the Company in March 2025 outlines its commitment, strategy and action plan towards
achieving Net-Zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by year 2040.
This initiative reflects Company's continued commitment to environmental sustainability
and community involvement through consistent and meaningful efforts.
Petronet on Mission LiFE: FY 2024-25
At COP26 in Glasgow, the Government of India launched Mission LiFE, promoting mindful
resource use to encourage sustainable living. Your Company has fully embraced this
initiative, implementing impactful measures like large-scale tree plantation drives at
both terminals, development of water bodies in the villages, achieving zero liquid
effluent discharge at its terminals, augmenting the installed solar capacity, adopting
various energy conservation measures etc. These initiatives are expected to promote
eco-conscious practices and inspire communities for adoption of eco-friendly lifestyle.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
Your Company is inherently engaged in promoting clean energy and plays a significant
role in supporting the nation's transition to low-carbon fuels. As a responsible corporate
entity, the Company strongly supports widespread adoption of clean energy solutions and
continuously explores opportunities to conserve energy across all operational fronts.
Some of the key initiatives implemented towards promoting clean energy and enhancing
energy efficiency during FY 2024-25 are placed below:
With the installation of 120 kWp solar power plant at Dahej and 750 kWp solar
power plant at Kochi, the Company is steadily enhancing the share of renewable energy in
its energy portfolio. With these additions, the Company's total installed renewable energy
capacity stands at 1,430 kWp, resulting in an estimated total annual reduction of 1,770
tCO2e in carbon emissions.
Replacement of existing higher capacity glycol water pump at Kochi, with a pump
of optimized capacity, resulting in estimated annual savings of about 875 Mwh.
Installing Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for the chilled water pump at Kochi,
resulting into energy savings of about 262 Mwh.
Efficient ship operations at Dahej have resulted into a significant reduction in
the energy consumption of the three chartered ships, transforming into reduction of about
5.5% in the carbon footprint per MMBTU of LNG transported with respect to the emissions
generated during the previous fiscal.
Supplying shore power to tugboats instead of HSD at the port craft jetty at
Dahej terminal has resulted into reduction of emissions by about 308 tCO2e
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Recognizing the transformative potential of hydrogen as a clean energy and Nation's
goal towards net zero and sustainable future, your Company has undertaken following
research & development projects in association with NITK Surathkal:
Renewable Hydrogen Research: The Petronet Centre for Renewable Hydrogen
Research at the Central Research Facility of NITK, Surathkal is dedicated to carry out the
research activities on renewable hydrogen production. The Centre has set up a special
facility to focus on researching ways to create hydrogen fuel using methane rich Biogas
generated from a pilot Biogas Plant. Initial results have been encouraging.
Hydrogen fuel cell and electrolysis technology development: Given the
transformative potential of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier, the project envisions
creating basic and advanced research infrastructure facilities for developing and testing
Alkaline water electrolysers (AWEs) and low temperature PEM fuel cells (LT-PEFCs). AWEs
produce clean hydrogen which is used by the LT-PEFCs to produce power. This strategic
approach aligns with the global efforts to address the pressing challenges of climate
change and the increasing demand for sustainable energy sources. The research is expected
to play a pivotal role in the development and testing of scalable and cost-effective
methods for hydrogen production.
Development of hydrogen fuel cell stacks for high- performance aerial
vehicles: Conventionally, the lithium-ion battery powered drones are currently in use
for aerial surveillance, monitoring, security etc. Speed, height and more importantly long
duration operability are the critical requirements for an effective drone operation.
Presently, the usefulness of conventional drones is limited by flight time due to low
energy intensity batteries installed therein. This project aims to design and develop a
compact and lightweight hydrogen fuel cell system as a primary power source for the
drones, with a potential to enhance the operable time to almost 4x with repeatability of
up to few thousand hours. The research aims to develop scalable and sizeable fuel cell
stacks applicable to aerial applications.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Your Company's foreign exchange earning was Rs 157.32 crore and foreign exchange outgo
was Rs. 43,359.81 crore during the FY 2024-25.
Human Resources
As a people-centric organization, your Company acknowledges the vital role of its
dedicated and skilled workforce in driving sustained business performance and
organizational growth. The commitment, professionalism and collaborative spirit of
employees have been instrumental in shaping your Company's journey of excellence. In
keeping with the core values, a robust framework for participative management has been
established, rooted in mutual respect, trust and shared accountability. This inclusive
approach has empowered employees, making them integral stakeholders in the Company's
progress. The year under review was marked by cordial and harmonious industrial relations,
underscoring the strong alignment between employee aspirations and management goals. There
were no industrial disruptions and the Company successfully maintained a strike and
lock-out-free environment.
As on 31st March 2025, the total employee strength of your Company stood at
579, which includes 3 Whole time Directors.
Your Company strives to have a talent pool and leadership pipeline in place to sustain
its strategic growth plans. Towards this, initiative of inducting young and fresh
graduates through Campus Placement was started two years ago and continued this year also.
For the first time, your Company organized an extensive 90 days' Induction program named
'DISHA - 2024' from August 2024 - October 2024 for Graduate Engineer Trainees and
Management Trainees, who have been recruited through the Campus Selection process for the
year 2024 from various I I Ts , I I M s , a n d To p M a n a g e m e n t Institutes.
A recruitment drive aimed at hiring specialized experienced manpower for the
Petrochemical project requiring immediate deployment was successfully concluded. The drive
resulted in the induction of employees across various domains and levels. Overall, 72 nos.
of employees at various levels / freshers joined the Company during FY 2024-25, which is
the highest-ever number recruited in a year in last 10 years. During the year, your
Company undertook several strategic HR and organizational initiatives aimed at enhancing
employee social security and overall well-being. The 'PLL PRMS Trust' was successfully
established and operationalized, following approvals from the Board of Directors and the
Commissioner of Income Tax.
Employee wellness remained a key focus with the organization conducting multiple health
awareness sessions and medical camps. Capacity-building initiatives included comprehensive
awareness programs on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH), workshops on statutory
compliance and contract labour laws and certified first aid training. Governance
frameworks were further strengthened through the reconstitution of the Internal Complaints
Committee and consistent statutory updates.
Your Company successfully hosted the 44th PSPB Inter-Unit Volleyball
Tournament from 17th December, 2024 to 21st December, 2024 in Kochi,
featuring participation from seven PSUs, and continued active engagement in various PSPB
sports events such as athletics, swimming, chess, table- tennis, badminton, carrom etc.
Your Company organised an event "Yaadon ka Safar" on 3 d May 2024
to honour superannuated employees for their contributions to the Company's growth. The
event was attended by a large number of former employees including MD&CEO and
whole-time directors. Recent key developments and the organisation's growth plans were
also shared with them.
On the occasion of International Women's Day on 8th March 2025, your Company
celebrated the spirit of womanhood to acknowledge the essential role women play in our
society.
Your Company marked its '28th Foundation Day' on 5th April 2025
at Sirifort Auditorium, New Delhi graced by the Hon'ble Secretary, PNG & Chairman,
PLL. The event saw participation from dignitaries, Board Members (past and present),
senior officials and employees across locations culminating in performances by renowned
Indian artists.
In support of PLL's green mobility and LNG distribution expansion plans, your Company
secured a provisional allotment of land from the Cochin Port Authority for establishing an
LNG Dispensing Station, as well as initiated land acquisition processes across 10
strategic districts along key national highways.
Your Company successfully organised the "3rd Bankers' Meet" on 27th
June 2025 at New Delhi to engage with key banking and financial entities with the
objectives of updating them on business performance and strategic plans of the Company as
well as exploring future collaboration opportunities.
Your Company has participated in India Energy Week (IEW) which was held during 10th
- 14th February 2025 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi. The event was
inaugurated by Hon. Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi ji and was a huge success.
Your Company was one of the exhibitors in the said event and also facilitated the seffing
up
The LNG Academy at Kochi conducted 5 training programs during the FY 2024-25 for major
Oil & Gas companies.
In pursuit of excellence in investor relations, the top management of your Company
actively participated in investor conferences and conducted investor roadshows in India
and abroad. Quarterly earnings calls and media meets were organized to ensure timely and
comprehensive communication of financial performance and business outlook to the investors
and analysts of "LNG Ecosystem Pavilion" by coordinating with various
organisations in LNG business, showcasing the journey of LNG Supply Chain, various
technological advancements and futuristic business initiatives. Additionally, during the
year, your Company also nominated its employees to various nati'onal/internati'onal
Conferences and Seminars like ADIPEC, GASTECH etc. to prepare them to adapt with changes
in global LNG landscape.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Your Company has a firm belief that Human Rights should be basic constituents of human
behaviour which essentially drives various policies and practices in a company. The
Company, therefore, do not discriminate between its employees and other manpower engaged
in our work centres when it comes to facilities related to health, safety and other
amenities. Your Company ensured that all the statutory guidelines are followed in their
true spirit even for the manpower engaged by various service providers. Consequently, your
Company always maintained congenial Industrial Relations environment since inception and
there are zero instances of disharmony at any of Company's work locations.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Throughout the year, your Company has been honored with several prestigious awards and
recognitions acknowledging Company's dedication to business excellence, innovation,
commitment to reduce workplace injuries implementations of the best Organization's
Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) practices, sustainability and stakeholder
engagement.
These accolades are a testament to commitment to excellence and the hard work of the
Company. Some of the notable awards and recognitions received during FY 2024-25 include:
Both Dahej and Kochi LNG Terminal received the 5-star rating on 14th August
2024 and Sword of Honor 2024 on 29th November 2024 by the prestigious British
Safety Council Recognised as the Best Organisation to Work 2025 by ET Now on 25th
June 2025
Recognised as the "Paragon of Branding Excellence" by the 4th
edition of Marksmen Daily Brand of the Year 20252026 on 27th June 2025
Received the prestigious Shreshtha Suraksha Puraskar Award 2024 (Silver Trophy) on 17th
January 2025 by National Safety Council of India for excellence in Workplace Safety at
Dahej Terminal.
Awarded by Dun & Bradstreet as India's Top 500 value creators in 2024 on 29th
November 2024
Recognised as the Most Preferred Workplace for FY 2024-25 by Daily Marksmen on 21st
June, 2024
Won the "Excellence in Internal Communication" category by Greentech
Foundation at the prestigious Greentech Corporate Communications & Public Relations
Awards 2024 on 9th January 2025
Recognised as Treasury Tech Innovation Initiative of the Year at the 9th Annual
Treasury Management India Summit & Awards 2025 on 14th - 15th
May 2025
LNG Academy (LNGA) received HR Distinction Awards 2024 in Gold Award Category for Most
Innovative L&D Programs in Organization Category by HR Association India (HRAI) in
2024 on 21st September 2024.
Honoured with Prithvi award for Excellence in ESG and Sustainability Initiatives on 16th
September 2024
Declared as Winner in the 'Procurement Ethics and Compliance Award' category and
Procurement Team of the year 2025 by the esteemed UBS Forum at the 13th Edition
Procurement Excellence Summit & Awards 2025 on 20th February 2025
PLL was awarded under the category "Excellence in Software Development" at
the Governance Now 10th India PSU IT Forum & Awards 2025 on 9th
May 2025
OUR ACCOLADES
Featured for the first time in Business World India's Top 50 Most Sustainable Companies
list for the year 2024 and ranked at 29th position under Energy and Mining
Sector.
Ranked 49th position in Fortune India 500 rankings for the year 2024 amongst
best 50 companies.
Achieved 36th rank (as per total income) in Business Today BT 500 - India's
most valuable Companies for the year 2024.
Ranked 49th position as per net-revenue in FE 1000 for the year 2024 in
March 2025.
Achieved 38th rank in Business Standard - BS 1000 for the year 2024 in April
2025.
PLL has received prestigious rankings in the FY 2024-25 which are as under:
Extel Investors Relations Platform under Asia Pacific Small & Mid-Cap and Asia
Pacific Rest of Asia (ExMainland China) in the Chemicals, Oil & Gas sector:
3rd Best CEO
3rd Best CFO
3rd rank for it's Board of Directors
3rd Most Honored Company
3rd Best ESG, IR Program and IR Team (across Asia Pacific)
1st in Best IR professional
1st Best IR Team
2nd Best IR professional
Corporate Social Responsibility
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Your Company recognizes its profound responsibility towards society and continues to
actively contribute to social development causes. With a renewed focus on our social
goals, the Company has adopted a structured approach to improve access to quality
healthcare, enhance educational and skill development facilities, support environmental
initiatives, empower women and uplift communities in need, across different regions in the
country.
Your Company has implemented a com prehensive strategy th at encompasses short-term,
medium- term and long-term CSR initiatives, ensuring that the available resources are
channelled in an organized manner to achieve maximum socio-economic impact. In line with
the social objectives, your Company has identified several projects in key areas such as
Healthcare & Sanitation, Education & Skill Development, Promotion of Art &
Culture, Heritage Development, Environment & Sustainability, Disaster Management,
Animal Welfare, Welfare of the Divyang, Gender Equality and Rural Infrastructure
Development etc. The annual CSR budget is being allocated progressively and sustainably
towards these initiatives.
In terms of provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, an amount of Rs. 90.03 crore was
required to be committed on CSR activities in FY 2024-25. With the continued efforts, your
Company has made a commitment of Rs. 69.54 crore (including the administrative expenses
& impact assessment) towards several high impact CSR projects/programmes in line with
the annual action plan adhering to the Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 in the FY
2024-25. An amount of Rs. 19.24 crore has been released against the commitment (including
the administrative expenses) and an amount of Rs. 50.30 crore has been transferred to
unspent CSR account (UCSRA) within 30 days from the end of the FY 2024-25, against the
ongoing projects. Further, the unspent and non-committed amount of Rs. 20.49 crore has
been earmarked for transferring to Schedule VII fund by 30th September 2025 as
per the Companies Act, 2013 read with the CSR Amendment Rules. Further, in FY 202425, an
amount of Rs. 22.86 crore has been spent from UCSRA 2023-24, Rs. 15.67 crore has been
spent from UCSRA 2022-23, Rs. 0.99 crore has been spent from UCSRA 2021-22 and Rs. 8.48
crore has been contributed to the PM CARES & Clean Ganga Fund, from the uncommitted
amount of FY 2023-24 on 30th September 2024.
Thus, a total amount of Rs. 67.24 crore has been spent towards CSR activities by your
Company in FY 2024-25 which includes the expenses incurred against the projects of FY
2024-25, expenses towards the other ongoing multiyear projects of the preceding three FYs
from Unspent CSR Accounts and contribution made to PM CARES Fund & Clean Ganga Fund.
Your Company has also established Petronet LNG Foundation (PLF) a Company Limited by
Guarantee on 31st March 2017. PLF acts as the CSR arm of the Company, operating
in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules
made thereunder. The foundation has successfully undertaken various impactful projects
across the nation.
While targeting CSR obligations, all the projects are carefully selected giving utmost
importance to quality of spending, wider reach and sustainability aspect, most of the
projects have been outstanding in their overall impact and reach. Some of the impactful
CSR projects taken up in various sectors in FY 2024-25 are mentioned below:
a) Healthcare & Sanitation:
As part of its unwavering commitment to the well-being of communities, your Company
implemented a wide array of impactful health and sanitation initiatives during the year
under review. The focus was to strengthen healthcare infrastructure by supporting the
maintenance of oxygen plants, procurement of advanced medical and fire safety equipment,
and provision of
Sr. No. |
Sector |
Sector wise commitment (%) |
1. |
Education & Skill Development |
24.32 |
2. |
Healthcare & Sanitation |
13.70 |
3. |
Art, Culture and Heritage Development |
4.81 |
4. |
Environment & Sustainability and Disaster Management & animal
welfare |
5.75 |
5. |
Gender Equality & Women Empowerment |
14.01 |
6. |
Rural Infrastructure Development |
0.05 |
7. |
Welfare of the Divyangs |
7.47 |
8. |
Several Other CSR projects aligned with areas or subjects specified
in Schedule VII of the Act & Contribution to Schedule VII Funds |
24.96* |
9. |
Administrative Overheads (Up to 5% of allocated Budget) |
4.93** |
|
Total |
100 |
*Including the unspent and non-committed amount of INR 20.49 crore for transferring to
Schedule VII fund by 30th September 2025
** Including the impact assessment expenses mobile medical units, ambulances, and blood
collection vans across various regions. Numerous health interventions, including general
health check-up camps, specialized eye screening camps in schools, mental health programs,
and child and maternal nutrition projects in underserved districts were organised. Efforts
were also directed toward enhancing women-centric healthcare services and expanding access
to care for the differently abled. Nutrition support programs were implemented through the
distribution of nutrition kits for tuberculosis patients and malnourished children,
thereby addressing critical healthcare gaps in vulnerable populations.
On the sanitation front, your Company undertook the construction, renovation and
upgrading of toilet complexes, installation of sanitary napkin vending machines and
incinerators in government schools, and provision of clean drinking water facilities,
including the installation of water purifiers and RO plants at healthcare institutions.
The Company also contributed to the installation of rooftop solar systems in old-age
homes, promoting environmental sustainability alongside sanitation objectives.
Your Company actively participated in national sanitation campaigns, such as Swachhta
Pakhwada/Swachhata-hi-Seva, and organized cleanliness drives and tree plantation
activities across its operational areas. These comprehensive efforts reflect your
Company's steadfast dedication to creating sustainable and inclusive health and sanitation
outcomes, improving quality of life, and advancing its vision of holistic community
development.
b) Education and Skill Development:
Further as part of its sustained commitment to empowering communities, your Company
implemented a broad spectrum of education and skill development initiatives across diverse
geographies during the year. Your Company focused on improving access to quality education
by supporting the construction and revitalization of school infrastructure, including
school buildings, science laboratories, libraries, classrooms, and washroom facilities,
particularly in rural and underprivileged areas. Initiatives also included the provision
of educational resources such as benches, desks, steel utensils, sanitary napkin
incinerators, and technological equipment, all of which contribute to a conducive learning
environment.
Your Company extended support for hybrid and inclusive education programs for children
with special needs, distribution of value-based education kits, and provision of
transportation facilities to improve access to educational institutions. It also supported
mid-day meal programs and residential coaching initiatives for competitive examinations
like JEE and NEET, thereby ensuring that meritorious and underprivileged students have
equal opportunities to excel in the society.
On the skill development front, your Company prioritized vocational training programs
for economically weaker youth, particularly in sectors such as tailoring, plastic
technology, and self employment-linked courses, equipping beneficiaries with employable
skills for sustainable livelihoods. Your Company also supported fellowship programs,
leadership development initiatives, and specialized empowerment programs targeting women,
rural youth, and children from urban ultra-poor communities.
Further, your Company contributed to the establishment of centres of excellence in
cuffing-edge areas such as computational intelligence and machine learning, demonstrating
its commitment to fostering innovation and future-ready talent. Collectively, these
initiatives reflect your Company's holistic approach towards improving educational
outcomes, enhancing employability, and creating long-term socio-economic impact across the
communities it serves.
c) Environment & Sustainability, Disaster Management and Animal Welfare:
During the year, your Company reaffirmed its strong commitment to environmental
conservation and sustainability by implementing a range of impactful initiatives across
multiple regions. The Company put in significant efforts for ecological restoration,
including the restoration of biodiversity at Munambam and Kuzhupilly beaches in Kerala,
and various large-scale tree plantation drives in Delhi, Noida, and NCR region to promote
environmental conservation and pollution control. National campaigns such as Swachhata-
Hi-Seva have been actively supported. Your Company contributed to improvement in urban
sanitation through the provision of truck-mounted street broomers with vacuum systems in
area under jurisdiction of Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation.
Initiatives such as solar electrification of seed banks and storage units were
undertaken to promote renewable energy solutions and empower women- led green brigades at
the grassroots level. Your Company also extended support for the development of urban
parks and the procurement of essential equipment to strengthen wildlife conservation
efforts, including surveillance vehicles and bio-toilets for wildlife reserves.
In the area of disaster management and animal welfare, your Company provided critical
support for animal care infrastructure, including animal rescue vans, dog shelters, and
veterinary facilities across various locations. The Company contributed to strengthening
water conservation efforts under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan and supported local bodies with
raincoats and water tanks to enhance community preparedness and resilience. These
multifaceted interventions reflect your Company's holistic approach toward safeguarding
the environment, enhancing disaster preparedness, and promoting the humane treatment of
animals, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and community well-being.
d) Art, Culture and Heritage Development:
Your Company continued to demonstrate its commitment to preserving India's rich
cultural heritage and promoting artistic expression by supporting a diverse range of
initiatives during the year. This included the establishment of light and sound show
facilities at historic sites, enhancement of museum infrastructure, and organization of
cultural seminars, workshops, and skill development programs across multiple states. Your
Company also provided free music education opportunities for underprivileged children,
reinforcing its dedication to nurturing local talent and promoting cultural vibrancy.
e) Gender Equality & Women Empowerment:
In the area of gender equality and women empowerment, your Company supported a wide
range of programs aimed at improving the lives of women and marginalized communities.
These initiatives included the procurement and distribution of sewing machines, training
camps for visually impaired women, support for women's health and hygiene, and the
provision of essential infrastructure and resources to shelter homes, community kitchens,
and tribal settlements. It also contributed to community mass marriages for
underprivileged families and supported local women's groups through uniform procurement,
reflecting its commitment to advancing socio-economic empowerment and inclusion.
f) Rural Infrastructure Development, Welfare of the Divyangjan & Research &
Development:
As part of its rural infrastructure development efforts, your Company supported
projects such as the construction of counselling facilities at local police stations,
contributing to the creation of safer and more supportive rural environments.
Your Company played an active role in the welfare of the differently abled by
distributing assistive devices, supporting the renovation of specialized institutions, and
advancing digital mental health initiatives to improve the quality of life for persons
with disabilities across several regions.
Further, your Company underscored its focus on innovation and sustainability through
meaningful investments in research and development. Key projects included the pilot
implementation of emergency response sanitation units and the development of advanced
hydrogen fuel cell stacks for high- performance aerial vehicles. These initiatives
highlight your Company's forward-looking approach, aimed at fostering technological
advancement, addressing societal challenges, and promoting long-term sustainability and
resilience.
g) Welfare of War Widows; PM Internship Scheme (PMIS); Namami Gange Programme:
As part of its commitment to the welfare of war widows and the families of India's
defense personnel, your Company supported the construction of 24 Type II quarters under
the Veer Nari Awas project at the CRPF Group Center in Lucknow, providing safe and
dignified housing for widows of fallen soldiers. This initiative underscores the Company's
deep respect and gratitude toward the sacrifices made by the armed forces and their
families.
Your Company also demonstrated its focus on nurturing young talent and building future
leadership through the implementation of the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS)
within the organization, offering structured learning and development opportunities to
young professionals. Additionally, under its commitment to environmental sustainability
and national flagship programs, the Company played a key role in the Namami Gange
Programme, in partnership with the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the Clean
Ganga Fund (CGF). The Company successfully dedicated the Dinkar Ghat at Simariya,
Begusarai district, Bihar, to the public, with the facility inaugurated by the Hon'ble
Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh, marking a
significant contribution toward river conservation and cultural preservation.
Various other short-term CSR projects have also been undertaken in nearby areas of the
existing terminals at Dahej and Kochi, for the need and benefit of the immediate
stakeholders.
Contribution to PM Cares: Your Company has generously contributed Rs. 6.78 crore to
the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES
Fund) in FY 2024-25. The total contribution to the PM CARES Fund, since its creation in
March 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic, by your Company is about Rs 153 crore.
Impact Assessment
In line with the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Corporate
Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014 (as amended). The impact assessment of eligible CSR
Project was undertaken by third party agency. The agency has successfully carried out
impact assessment of the projects which were spread across different geographies of India
and focused on thematic areas such as education, healthcare, skill development,
environment, etc. From enhancing public health through infrastructure development, mobile
medical units, and oxygen generation plants to promoting sustainable environmental
practices and empowering individuals with vocational skills, each project has contributed
significantly to addressing critical social challenges. The emphasis on education,
healthcare, and skill development ensured that communities are not only equipped to handle
current challenges but are also empowered to build a better future. By bridging gaps in
healthcare accessibility, improving public infrastructure, and providing opportunities for
economic advancement, these projects have created a ripple effect, benefiting individuals,
families, and the broader community. The enduring positive outcomes of these efforts also
illustrated the importance of continuous community engagement and the adaptation of
solutions to local contexts. The high levels of satisfaction and the tangible improvements
in quality of life reported by beneficiaries stand as a testament to the thoughtful design
and execution of these programs. As these projects continue to evolve and adapt, they
served as a blueprint for how targeted, collaborative interventions can create meaningful
and lasting change in underserved regions.
Awards and Accolades for CSR initiatives in FY 2024-25
Your Company's CSR efforts have been widely recognized and conferred with several
National level awards and accolades, for its outstanding contribution to Nation building
as mentioned below:
Sewa Bhushan Samman for inspirational CSR efforts by Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon'ble
Defence Minister, GoI at Sewa Samman 2024 organized by Sewa Bharti on 14th
December 2024 at New Delhi.
11th CSR Times Award 2024, for pivotal role in Nation building under
the category "Healthcare" through its impactful project "Operation of
Mobile Medical Units" across multiple locations in the Country on 23rd
August 2024.
"Best CSR project of the year" for commendable contribution in the
skill development sector for its flagship project "Skill Development in Plastics
Technology in association with Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering &
Technology" at the 11th edition of Corporate Social Responsibility Awards
2024 by UBS Forums on 28th August 2024.
Excellence Awards by the Gujarat Employers' Organization (GEO) for sustainable
development and impactful community initiatives on 29th January 2025.
11th Greentech CSR India Award 2025 for its contribution &
initiatives on Healthcare Promotion on 14thJune 2025.
Dahej Terminal has been honored as 2nd Runner-Up at the 3rd GEO Excellence
Awards in CSR category under Large Enterprise organized on 27th January 2025,
by the Gujarat Employers' Organization (GEO).
Received Silver award for its Naipunyam programme under Social Inclusion and
Community development on 29th March 2025 at New Delhi for Skill development
Program for Youth at CIPET Kochi.
The Corporate Social Responsibility Policy of the Company is available at the Company
website on the following weblink: https://www.petronetlng.in/ corporate-governance
Annual Report on CSR activities for the FY 2024-25 forms part of this report and is
attached at Annexure-I.
BOARD DIVERSITY
Your Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse board in its success.
It believes that a truly diverse board will leverage differences in thought, perspective,
knowledge, skill, regional and industry experience, cultural and geographic backgrounds,
age, ethnicity, race and gender that will help the Company retain its competitive
advantage. The Board Diversity Policy adopted by the Board sets out to approach diversity.
The policy is available at the website of the Company at https://www.petronetlng.in/
corporate-governance
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
The Board adopted a formal mechanism for evaluating its performance and as well as that
of its committees and individual Directors, including Chairman of the Board. The
evaluation of all the Directors, Committees, Chairman of the Board and the Board as a
whole was conducted based on a structured evaluation process considering various aspects
of the Board's functioning such as composition of Board and Committees, experience and
competencies, performance of specific duties and obligations, contribution at the meetings
and otherwise, independent judgment, governance issues etc.
COMPLIANCES WITH RESPECT TO INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, declaration(s) by all
the Independent Director(s) have been obtained stating that they meet the criteria of
independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)
(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Independent Directors appointed by the Board are renowned experts in their
respective fields which are required for the Directors in the context of the Company's
business for effective functioning such as Leadership, Technology & Operational
experience, strategic planning, Financial, Regulatory, Legal and Risk Management, Industry
experience, Research & Development and Global business. Further, all the Independent
Directors comply with the provisions of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME AND TRAINING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All new Independent Directors inducted to the Board attend an orientation program. Your
Company has a well- defined training program for imparting training to the members of the
Board that, inter-alia, includes various familiarization programs in respect of their
roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the
Company operates, business model of the Company etc. Further, the same is also augmented
through various strategy meets of the Company and different presentations in the Board/
Committee meetings. The details of such familiarization programs have also been posted on
the website of the Company at https:// www.petronetlng.in/disclosures-
under-regulation-46-of-the-lodr
Further, at the time of the appointment of Independent Director, the Company issues a
formal letter of appointment outlining his/her roles, responsibilities, functions, duties,
remuneration and other terms and conditions. The format of the letter of appointment is
available on the website of the Company.
SEPARATE MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
As per statutory requirements, the Company arranges separate meetings of Independent
Directors every year and detailed disclosure in this regard has been given in the
Corporate Governance Report which is annexed to this Report.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
During the year, seven Board Meetings were held, the details of which are given in the
Corporate Governance Report annexed to this Report, forming part of the Annual Report. The
intervening gaps between the meetings were within the timelines prescribed under the
Companies Act, 2013 and also as per the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015. For further details regarding number of meetings of the
Board and its committees, please refer Corporate Governance Report, annexed to this
Report.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP)
Inductions and Cessation
The following Directors were inducted on the Board/ceased to be Directors on the Board
of the Company:
Shri S. Pradhan (DIN: 06938830) ceased to be Independent Director w.e.f. 16.05.2024
upon completion of his second term of three years.
Shri Vinod Kumar Mishra (DIN: 08125144) ceased to be Director (Finance) & CFO of
the Company w.e.f. 18.04.2025 consequent upon completion of his tenure.
Shri Raian Nogi Karanjawala (DIN: 02438943) was appointed as Additional Director
(Independent Director) for a period of three years w.e.f. 16.05.2024. His appointment was
regularized by the Members of the Company by way of postal ballot on 20.07.2024.
Ambassador Bhaswati Mukherjee (DIN: 07173244) was appointed on the Board of the Company
as Independent Director w.e.f. 13.08.2021 for a term of three years. The Board has
approved her reappointment as Independent Director on the Board of the Company for a
second term of three years w.e.f. 13.08.2024, subject to the approval of the shareholders
by way of special resolution. Her reappointment was regularized by the Members of the
Company by way of postal ballot on 20.07.2024.
Shri Shrikant Madhav Vaidya (DIN: 06995642) ceased to be Nominee Director - IOCL w.e.f.
01.09.2024 consequent upon his superannuation from IOCL on 31.08.2024.
Shri V. Sati'sh Kumar (DIN: 09322002), Chairman (additional charge) & Director
(Marketing), IOCL was appointed as Additional Director in the capacity of Nominee Director
- IOCL on 07.09.2024. His appointment was regularized by the Members of the Company by way
of postal ballot on 23.11.2024. He ceased to be Nominee Director - IOCL w.e.f. 29.11.2024.
Shri Arvinder Singh Sahney (DIN: 10652030), Chairman, IOCL was appointed as Additional
Director in the capacity of Nominee Director - IOCL w.e.f. 29.11.2024. His appointment was
regularized by the Members of the Company by way of postal ballot on 25.01.2025.
Shri Sanjeev Mitla (DIN: 00160478) and Shri Sundeep Bhutoria (DIN: 00733800) were
appointed on the Board of the Company as Independent Directors w.e.f. 09.02.2022 for a
term of three years. The Board has approved their reappointment as Independent Directors
on the Board of the Company for a second term of three years w.e.f. 09.02.2025 subject to
the approval of the shareholders by way of special resolution. Their reappointment was
regularized by the Members of the Company by way of postal ballot on 25.01.2025.
Shri Saurav Mitra (DIN: 07684414) was appointed as Additional Director in the capacity
of Director (Finance) & CFO of the Company w.e.f. 22.04.2025 for a period of five
years. His appointment was regularized by the Members of the Company by way of postal
ballot on 28.06.2025.
Shri G. Krishnakumar (DIN: 09375274) ceased to be Nominee Director - BPCL w.e.f.
01.05.2025 consequent upon his superannuation from BPCL on 30.04.2025.
Shri Sanjay Khanna (DIN: 09485131), Director (Refineries) with additional charge of
Chairman & Managing Director - BPCL was appointed as Additional Director in the
capacity of Nominee Director - BPCL on 19.05.2025. His appointment was regularized by the
Members of the Company by way of postal ballot on 28.06.2025.
The Board placed on record its sincere appreciation for valuable services rendered and
contribution made by Shri S. Pradhan, Independent Director, Shri Vinod Kumar Mishra,
Director (Finance) & CFO, Shri Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Nominee Director - IOCL, Shri
V. Sati'sh Kumar, Nominee Director - IOCL and Shri G. Krishnakumar, Nominee Director -
BPCL during their association with the Company.
Reappointment
In accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company and as per statutory
requirements, Shri Pankaj Jain, Chairman and Shri Milind Torawane, Nominee Director - GMB/
GoG, would retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible
offers themselves for reappointment.
Brief resume of directors seeking reappointment together with the nature of their
expertise in specific functional areas, disclosure of relationship between director
inter-se, name of companies in which they hold membership/ chairmanship of committees of
the Board alongwith their shareholding in your Company etc. as stipulated under SEBI
(LODR) Regulations, 2015 and other statutory provisions are given in the annexure to the
Notice of 27th Annual General Meeting.
Key Managerial Personnel
Pursuant to Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Key Managerial Personnel of the
Company as on 31st March 2025 were:
1. Shri Akshay Kumar Singh, Managing Director & CEO
2. Shri Vinod Kumar Mishra, Director (Finance) and CFO
3. Shri Pramod Narang, Director (Technical)
4. Shri Rajan Kapur, Company Secretary
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators, courts or
Tribunals which would impact the going concern status and the Company's future operations.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Annual Report contains a separate section on Management Discussion and Analysis
which is annexed with the Directors' Report. The disclosure attached herewith as Annexure
V forms part of the Directors' Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company is committed to good Corporate Governance and lays strong emphasis on
transparency, accountability and integrity. As required under the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Report on Corporate
Governance, together with Auditors' Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of
corporate governance for the FY 2024-25, is annexed to this report. The disclosure
attached herewith as Annexure VI forms part of the Directors' Report.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk Management continues to be an integral component of your Company's strategic and
operational framework. In a dynamic business environment, the ability to proactively
identify, assess, and mitigate risks is critical to ensuring the long-term sustainability,
resilience, and success of the Company. Risk Management is embedded across functions and
levels, enabling informed decision-making and safeguarding the interests of stakeholders.
Your Company's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework is structured to identify
both internal and external risks, assess their potential impact and likelihood, and define
mitigation strategies with clear accountability. Each identified risk is measured using a
standardized riskscoring mechanism, and its treatment is monitored regularly through
defined controls and action plans. The risk management approach is holistic, covering
strategic, operational, financial, compliance, environmental, and reputational dimensions.
Strengthening of Risk Management Practices
During the FY 2024-25, your Company undertook a comprehensive review of its Integrated
Risk Management and Business Continuity Policy to enhance alignment with regulatory
compliances, industry best practices and SEBI (LODR) Regulations. The revised policy
incorporates key enhancements such as the introduction of a Risk Steering Committee (RSC)
and Risk Controller in the governance structure for effective identification and
monitoring of the risks, empowered and robust risk categorization and rating criteria
aligned with industry benchmarks, quarterly review mechanism by the CRO, and establishment
of a Risk Repository for tracking archived risks. Simultaneously, a reassessment of its
Enterprise Risk Register has also been undertaken considering emerging geopolitical,
regulatory, and operational challenges, to align the same with the current risk
environment.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report covering initiatives u n d erta
ken wi th resp ec t to environmental, social and governance perspective has been prepared
in accordance with the directives of SEBI and forms a part of the Annual Report. The
disclosure attached herewith as Annexure VII forms part of the Directors' Report.
Through continuous monitoring and timely interventions, your Company remains committed
to maintaining a robust risk management ecosystem that enables agility, compliance, and
value protection for all its stakeholders.
Reasonable assurance on BRSR Core indicators in BRSR for the FY 2024-25 as provided by
M/s V. Sankar Aiyar & Co., Chartered Accountants is annexed with the Directors Report
and forms part of this Annual Report.
GREEN INITIATIVES
In light of various circulars issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the
Securities and Exchange Board of India, the annual general meeting is being held through
video conferencing. The Annual Report for the FY 2024-25 is being sent through email and
the same is also available at the website of the Company. MCA circular dated 05.05.2020
requires that the Company should facilitate the manner in which the persons who have not
registered their email addresses with the company can get the same registered with the
Company. In light of the MCA Circulars and better Corporate Governance, the Company has
provided facility to the shareholders through the depositories i.e. NSDL and CDSL and
through its Registrar and Transfer Agent i.e. Bigshare Services Private Limited, to
register their email addresses with the depositories or the Company for receiving the
Annual Report for FY 2024-25 and other communications.
Accordingly, it is requested that members who have not registered their email
addresses, may kindly register the same.
DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
The Board of Directors of your Company has approved the Vigil Mechanism in terms of
provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 for Directors and employees of your Company to
report to the management, concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or
violation of the policy. The same has also been hosted on the website of your Company.
During the year ended 31st March 2025, no complaint was received under Vigil
Mechanism and thus no complaint was pending as on 31st March 2025.
CODEOFCONDUCT
Your Company has formulated a Code of Conduct for Board Members and Senior Management
Personnel. The confirmation of compliance of the same is obtained from all concerned on an
annual basis. All Board Members and Senior Management Personnel have given their
confirmation of compliance for the year under review. A declaration duly signed by
Managing Director & CEO is given in the Report on Corporate Governance annexed to this
Report. The Code of Conduct for Board Members and Senior Management Personnel is available
on the website of the Company.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The recommendations made by the Audit Committee during the year were accepted by the
Board. The other details of Audit Committee like composition, terms of reference, meetings
held are provided in the Corporate Governance Report annexed to this Report.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Your Company has a Nomination and Remuneration Committee and detailed disclosure in
this regard has been given in the Corporate Governance Report which is annexed to this
Report.
EXTRA ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
During the year, no Extra Ordinary General Meeting was held.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES (RPTs)
In line with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations,
2015, your Company has a comprehensive Policy on materiality of Related Party Transactions
and on dealing with Related Party Transactions.
The Policy is available on the website of the Company.
The Company gives the disclosure regarding material transactions with related parties
on a quarterly basis along with the compliance report on Corporate Governance. As per
requirements of Section 134 (3) of Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rule 8 of Companies
(Accounts) Rule, 2014, particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties as
referred in Section 188 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 is annexed to this report. Further,
suitable disclosures as required by the Accounting Standards has been given in the Notes
to the Financial Statements. The disclosure are attached herewith as Annexure II and forms
part of the Directors' Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT,
2013
In compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the details of
investments made, and loans/ guarantees provided as on 31st March 2025 are
given in the respective Notes to the financial statements.
INSURANCE
Your Company has taken Directors and Officers liabilities insurance as well as
appropriate insurance with adequate coverage for all assets against foreseeable perils.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES PURSUANT TO SECTION 197 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Disclosures relating to remuneration and other details as required under Section
197(12) of the Act read with Ru l e 5 ( 1 ) of th e Com p a n i es (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are attached as Annexure-III to this
Report.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3)
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a
statement showing the names of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and
names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits
set out in the said rules, forms part of this Report. Having regard to the provisions of
the second proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid
information is being sent to the members of the Company. Any member interested in
obtaining such information may address their email to investors@petronetlng.in.
WEB LINK OF ANNUAL RETURN
The web link of Annual Return for the FY 2024-25 is available at the website of the
Company at https:// www.petronetlng.in/shareholders- information
LISTING ON STOCK EXCHANGES
The Company's equity shares are listed on the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange
of India Limited.
TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS/ SECURITIES TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 and 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules
made thereunder, the Company has deposited the amount lying in Unpaid/Unclaimed Dividend
account for the FYs 2006-07 to 2016-17 to Investor Education and Protection Fund. Detail
of the same is available at website of the Company at the following link https://www.petronetlng.in/
unclaimed-dividend-iepf-matters
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 124(6) of Companies Act 2013, all the
shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive
years or more were also transferred to IEPF Suspense Account. Details of the same is
available at website of the Company at the following link - https://
www.petronetlng.in/unclaimed- dividend-iepf-matters
OTHER DISCLOSURES
During the FY 2024-25, Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) have been
constituted to redress the complaints regarding sexual harassment pursuant to the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The
data regarding complaints under the said Act are as under:
(i) number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year - Nil
(ii) number of complaints disposed off during the year - Not Applicable
(iii) number of cases pending for more than ninety days - Not Applicable
During the FY 2024-25, the Company has complied with the provisions relating to
the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961:
(i) No. of Employees (Officers) covered under Maternity Benefits: 26
(ii) No. of Employees (Staff) covered under Maternity Benefits: 13
Further, work towards providing Creche facility in the Company premises is under
progress.
No disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as
either these were not applicable or there were no transactions on these items during the
FY 2024-25:
(i) Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act.
(ii) Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or
otherwise.
(iii) Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under
any scheme.
(iv) Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the Company receive
any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
(v) There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of
the Company which have occurred between the end of the FY and the date of this report.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s V. Sankar Aiyar & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 109208W),
have been appointed by the Shareholders of the Company in the Annual General Meeting held
on 21.09.2022 as Statutory Auditors for a tenure of 5 years, up to the Annual General
Meeting to be held in 2027.
AUDITORS' REPORT
The Auditors have submitted an unqualified report for the FY 2024-25. No fraud has been
reported by the Auditors under sub-section (12) of section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
M/s JMC & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary (M. No. FCS 10483, CP No.
22307), was appointed by Board of Director to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company
for the FY 202425 as required under Section 204 of Companies Act, 2013 and rules made
thereunder.
A Secretarial Audit Report for the FY 2024-25 submitted by M/s JMC & Associates,
Secretarial Auditor is annexed as Annexure IV and forms part of the Directors' Report.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Board of Directors had appointed M/s Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (Deloitte)
as the Internal Auditor of the Company for a period of 3 years i.e. from FY 2022-23 till
FY 2024-25.
Further, the Board of Directors has reappointed Deloitte as the Internal Auditor of the
Company for the FY 2025-26.
COST AUDITOR
In compliance with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, your Company
maintains the requisite Cost Accounting Records as prescribed.
The Board of Directors had appointed M/s Ramanath Iyer & Co., Cost Accountants
(Firm Registration. No. 000019) as the Cost Auditors of the Company for a period of 3
years, starting from FY 2022-23 up to 2024-25. Further, during the year, the Board has
appointed M/s Chandra Wadhwa & Co., Cost Accountants (Firm Registration Number
000239), as the Cost Auditors for a term of three years, from the FY 2025-26 to 2027-28,
to ensure continued adherence to statutory requirements.
ANNEXURES FORMING PART OF ANNUAL REPORT
The particulars of annexure forming part of this report are as under:
Particulars |
Annexure |
Annual Report on CSR Activities for the I FY 2024-25 |
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Disclosure of Related Party Transactions in Form AOC-2 for the FY
2024-25 |
II |
Particulars of Employees pursuant to Section 197 of the Companies Act,
2013 for the FY 2024-25 |
III |
Secretarial Audit Report for the FY 2024-25 |
IV |
Management Discussion & Analysis for the FY 2024-25 |
V |
Report on Corporate Governance for the FY 2024-25 |
VI |
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the FY 2024-25 |
VII |
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of clause (c) of sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the
Companies Act, 2013, the Directors hereby states that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have
been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently
and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the FY and of the profit
and loss of the Company for that period;
(c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) The Directors have laid down Internal Financial Controls to be followed by the
Company and that such Internal Financial Controls are adequate and operating effectively;
and
(f) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Board of Directors sincerely thanks and wishes to place on record appreciation to
the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, State Governments of
Gujarat and Kerala, Promoters of the Company, QatarEnergy, Exxon Mobil and other LNG
suppliers, gas off-takers/ consumers of re- gasified LNG, Auditors, Lenders and Insurers
fortheir whole-hearted co-operation and unstinted support.
The Directors of your Company also convey their gratitude to all the shareholders for
the continued support and the trust they have reposed in the Management. The Directors
look forward to a better future and further growth of your Company.
The Board also appreciates the contribution of contractors, vendors and consultants in
the implementation of various projects of the Company.
We wish to place on record our deep appreciation to employees at all levels for their
hard work, dedication and commitment.
For and on behalf of the |
(Pankaj Jain) |
Board of Directors |
Chairman |
Place: New Delhi |
DIN: 00675922 |
Date: 28.08.2025 |
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