We are pleased to present the 35th Board's Report of S R Industries Limited (the Company) forthe financial year 2024-25. This report marks a significant milestone in the Company's journey,reflecting our commitment to transparency, governance, and strategic growth.
As already informed in the previous Board Report, S R Industries Limited emerged out from theCorporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) in the month of July 2024 with BazelInternational Limited (BIL) along with its associate Promoters being the Successful Resolutionapplicant (SRA), following the approval of the Resolution Plan by the Hon'ble National CompanyLaw Tribunal (NCLT), Chandigarh Bench. This approval paved the way for a comprehensiverestructuring and revitalization of the Company.
Subsequently, in November 2024, the Company appointed a new team of Board of Directors,bringing together a team of experienced professionals dedicated to steering the Company towardssustained growth and value creation. The Board has since undertaken a thorough review of theCompany's operations, financial health, and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with our long¬term objectives.
This report outlines the Company's performance, key initiatives undertaken during the year, andour strategic plans moving forward. We remain committed to enhancing shareholder value andcontributing positively to the economic landscape.
We extend our gratitude to all stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, creditors, andregulatory authorities, for their continued support and trust in S R Industries Limited.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The standalone financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, forming part ofthis Annual Report, have been prepared in accordance with Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) andthe relevant rules issued thereunder, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosures Requirements), Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations”)and applicable Indian Accounting Standards:
(Rs. in Hundred)
Particulars
FY 2024-25
FY 2023-24
Revenue from Operations
0.00
Other Income
840.00
15,482.78
Total Income of the company
Less: Depreciation/ Amortisation/ Impairment
Less: Finance Costs
2137.75
Profit/(loss) before Exceptional items and TaxExpense
(86,624.48)
(10,002.90)
Add/(loss): Exceptional items
Profit /(loss) before Tax Expense
Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred)
(10.00)
Profit/(loss) for the year (1)
(86,634.48)
Other Comprehensive Income (2)
Total Comprehensive Income (1 2)
As on date, the Company has rehabilitated from CIRP and new management has taken the chargeover the Company. BIL along with its associates has paid full amount as proposed in the plan.NCLT has passed order dated 1st July, 2024.
Pursuant to abovementioned NCLT order New Directors have been appointed on the Board andstructuring of new shareholders is under process for which coordination with RP, RTA, CDSLand NSDL is undergoing.
• Pursuant to the implementation of the approved Resolution Plan under the CorporateInsolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), the capital structure of the Company has beenrevised. As part of the Resolution Plan, Bazel International Limited has become the HoldingCompany of S R Industries Ltd.
In accordance with the approved plan, the Company was required to allot 1,96,73,500 equityshares to the Promoter & Promoter Group and to the public. Out of this total allotment:
• 95%, i.e., 1,86,89,825 equity shares, were allotted to the Promoter & Promoter Group.
• 5%, i.e., 9,83,675 equity shares, were allotted to the public shareholders.
The detailed shareholding structure is as follows:
Sr.No.
Name
No. of holding
% ofholding
Promoter and Promoter Group holding:
1.
BAZEL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
98,56,424
50.10%
2.
SAM REALTOWN PRIVATE LIMITED
19,67,350
10.00%
3.
AMS INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED
17,70,615
9.00%
4.
MASATYA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATELIMITED
35,21,556
17.90%
5.
Mr. KAPIL GARG
5,90,205
3.00%
6.
EXPERTPRO REALTY PRIVATE LIMITED
9,83,675
5.00%
Public H
olding:
Public Holding
1,96,73,500
100.00%
COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Company was a prominent player in India's footwear manufacturing sector and has a three-decade long existence to boast of in the footwear Industry. The Company successfully emergedfrom the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) in July 2024. The Hon'ble NationalCompany Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chandigarh Bench, approved the resolution plan, paving theway for the company's rehabilitation and restructuring.
Following the CIRP, SRIL underwent significant restructuring, including the reorganization of itsshare capital and shareholding. Bazel International Limited (BIL) emerged as the new holdingcompany, assuming control over SRIL's operations. This transition has been instrumental inrevitalizing the company's management structure and operational strategies.
With the new professional management at the helm of affairs, SRIL is focused on capturing itsmarket share and consumer trust. Although business activities were paused during the CIRP
period, the company is now planning to launch new footwear brands targeting the Indian youthdemographic. These initiatives aim to capture the growing demand for fashionable and affordablefootwear among young consumers.
The Indian footwear industry is experiencing robust growth, driven by factors such as risingdisposable incomes, increased fashion consciousness, and a shift towards branded products. SRILis strategically positioning itself to leverage these trends by introducing innovative products thatresonate with the preferences of the youth segment.
In this regard, the Company has forayed into the footwear segment with the launch of its newbrand, "Pacalop". Positioned as a bold and playful flip-flop brand, Pacalop is crafted to appeal tomodern youth—especially millennials and Gen Z—who value individuality, functionality, andstyle.
Pacalop aims to disrupt the traditional footwear landscape by offering a unique blend of vibrantaesthetics, everyday comfort, and long-lasting durability. The brand embodies a forward-thinking,approachable identity centered around authenticity and self-expression.
With a digital-first marketing strategy, Pacalop will utilize quirky, engaging campaigns andcommunity-driven interactions to build a strong connection with its audience. This approach isaligned with the broader market shift towards personalized, experience-focused, and purpose-ledbrands.
Management believes that Pacalop holds strong potential to gain market share by addressing theevolving tastes and preferences of today’s youth. The brand is expected to strengthen theCompany’s presence in the fashion-forward footwear segment and drive sustainable growth in theyouth lifestyle market.
During the year under review, the Company did not undertake any substantial businessoperations, as it was undergoing a transitional phase following the successful completion of theCIRP.
Post-resolution, the management has been focused on the strategic revival and restructuring of theCompany’s operations. As part of its turnaround strategy, the Company has forayed into thedigital commerce and online marketing space, aiming to tap into new-age consumer behaviourand evolving market trends.
To initiate business operations and re-establish its market presence, the Company has launched anew brand, signalling its commitment to innovation, adaptability, and sustainable growth. Thisinitiative reflects a renewed vision to align the Company's future with consumer-centric,technology-driven, and scalable business models.
The management remains optimistic about the Company’s prospects and is committed toimplementing progressive strategies to restore stakeholder value and achieve long-termoperational stability.
“Pacalop” During the year under review, as part of the Company’s strategic revival plan post itssuccessful exit from the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) (which was in effectfrom December 2021 to July 2024), the Company has ventured into the footwear market with thelaunch of its new brand, “Pacalop.”
Pacalop is positioned as a bold, youthful, and playful flip-flop brand specifically designed toappeal to the modern youth, particularly millennials and Gen Z consumers, who valueindividuality, practicality, and fashion-forward styles. The brand aims to disrupt the conventionalfootwear market by offering products that seamlessly combine vibrant aesthetics with comfortand durability.
The identity of Pacalop is centered on a forward-thinking, approachable, and authentic persona,with a strong focus on self-expression and creativity. The Company has adopted a digital-firstmarketing approach for Pacalop, supported by quirky, engaging campaigns and community-driven initiatives, to establish a loyal customer base and foster brand affinity.
The launch of Pacalop is well aligned with the emerging consumer trend towards personalized,experience-oriented, and purpose-driven brands. The management strongly believes that Pacalopholds significant growth potential and is well-positioned to capture market share by catering tothe evolving preferences of today’s youth. The brand is expected to strengthen the Company’spresence in the fashion-forward footwear segment and contribute meaningfully to its long-termgrowth and profitability.
The Board remains optimistic about the future performance of Pacalop and is committed tosupporting the brand’s growth through strategic investments in product development, marketing,and digital engagement.
RESERVES
During the financial year 2024-25, as the Company did not earn any profit, no amount wastransferred to the reserves.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company is having cash and cash equivalents balance of Rs.16.53/-lakhs.
NET WORTH OF THE COMPANY
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company is not engaged in any business activity and the Net worthof the Company of Rs. 1207.24/-.
DIVIDEND
As the Company is yet to resume its operations and requires a considerable amount ofexpenditure to be incurred for the same, the management after considering holistically therelevant circumstances and keeping in view the Company’s financial position has decided not torecommend any dividend for financial year 2024-25.
The following material changes and commitments affecting financial position between the end ofthe financial year and date of this report:
• Hon’ble NCLT Chandigarh has passed the order dated 1st July, 2024; resolution plan wasapproved pursuant to that new Board is duly appointed.
• The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 4th February, 2025, approved the allotment of1,96,73,500 (One Crore Ninety-Six Lakh Seventy-Three Thousand Five Hundred) equityshares to the new promoter and members of the public pursuant to the order dated01.07.2024 of Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Chandigarh Bench (NCLT).
• Rs. 11,70,00,000/- fresh funds were infused by Bazel International Ltd. (ResolutionApplicant).
There is no change in the nature of business of your Company during the year under review.CHANGE OF NAME OF THE COMPANY
During the year under review, the Company successfully emerged from the Corporate InsolvencyResolution Process (CIRP) under the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016,pursuant to the approval of the Resolution Plan by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal,Chandigarh Bench. Following the implementation of the Resolution Plan, the Company hasundergone significant changes in its management, shareholding structure, and business strategy.
In line with the new management’s vision and the Company’s strategic repositioning, the Boardof Directors has proposed to change the name of the Company from “S R Industries Limited” to“Arur Footwear Limited” to reflect the transformation and signify a fresh identity post-CIRP. Theproposed new name aligns with the Company’s future direction and growth strategy, clearlydistinguishing it from its previous challenges and operations. The Board of Directors hasapproved the alteration of the Name Clause in the Memorandum of Association (MOA) to giveeffect to the change of name. It is pertinent to note that the object clause of the Company shallremain unchanged, and the core business activities will continue as per the existing objectives.All other clauses of the MOA shall also remain unaltered. The proposed change of name will notaffect the Company’s existing rights, obligations, or ongoing legal proceedings initiated under itsprevious name. All contracts, agreements, and commitments entered into by the Company underits existing name will continue to be valid and enforceable. The proposed name is the subject tothe approval from BSE and the shareholders for this proposed change, which is a key steptowards establishing the Company’s new identity and long-term vision.
During the period under review, there was no change in the capital structure of the Company.
Pursuant to the Approved Resolution Plan, the Issued, Subscribed, and Paid-up Share Capitalof the Company, as on March 31, 2025, stood at Rs. 19,67,35,000/-, divided into 1,96,73,500equity shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each, fully paid-up.
In accordance with the Resolution Plan approved under the Corporate Insolvency ResolutionProcess (CIRP), the Company allotted 1,96,73,500 equity shares to the Promoter & PromoterGroup and the public. The allotment structure is as follows:
This allotment marks the post-CIRP restructuring of the Company’s equity base in accordancewith t
he terms of the approved Resolution Plan.
As on 31st March, 2025, Authorised Equity share capital Rs. 21,50,00,000/- divided into
2.15.00. 000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.
As on 31st March, 2025, Authorised 8% Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs.
15.00. 00.000/- divided into 1,50,00,000 8% Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares ofRs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.
As on 31st March, 2025, Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Capital of the Company is Rs.19,67,35,000/- divided into 1,96,73,500 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.
During the statutory audit for the financial year 2024-2025, the Statutory Auditors providedclarification regarding the classification and disclosure of 3,504 (Three Thousand Five HundredFour) partly paid-up equity shares. In accordance with the terms of the Approved ResolutionPlan, these shares are to be treated as fully paid-up equity shares. The Company has taken note ofthis clarification and will ensure appropriate classification and disclosure in the financialstatements, in compliance with the applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
The Company does not have any subsidiaries or associate company as on 31st March, 2025, sothere is no requirement of statement in Form: AOC-1, under section 129(3) of the Act read withRule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The Company underwent a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) pursuant to theorder of the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chandigarh Bench, datedDecember 21, 2021. Upon successful completion of the CIRP, Bazel International Limited, alongwith its associate promoters, emerged as the Successful Resolution Applicant (SRA).
Following the approval of the Resolution Plan, S R Industries Limited became a subsidiary ofBazel International Limited. Accordingly, the management and control of the Company havebeen transferred to Bazel International Limited, which will now oversee its operations andstrategic direction. This acquisition is expected to create new opportunities and drive futuregrowth for the Company. As part of the Resolution Plan, the Company has allotted 98,56,424equity shares, representing 50.10% of its total paid-up share capital, to Bazel InternationalLimited. Consequently, Bazel International Limited is now recognized as the holding company ofS R Industries Limited.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the period under review, the Company successfully emerged from the CorporateInsolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) and has since been undergoing a phase of operational andfinancial rehabilitation. In accordance with the approved Resolution Plan, Bazel InternationalLimited (BIL), the Successful Resolution Applicant and now the holding company, hascommitted to supporting the Company’s revival and growth initiatives. As part of thiscommitment, BIL is providing financial assistance in the form of working capital loans and othernecessary support.
Consequently, certain Related Party Transactions (RPTs) have arisen between the Company andBIL. These transactions are essential for ensuring the smooth functioning of the Company’soperations and maintaining adequate liquidity for business continuity. All such transactions havebeen reviewed and duly approved by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, afterconfirming that they are in the ordinary course of business and carried out on an arm’s-lengthbasis.
Pursuant to the requirements of Form AOC-2, which mandates disclosure of material contracts orarrangements with related parties, the details of such material related party transactions for theFinancial Year ended 31st March, 2025, are provided in Annexure 'A' to this Report. Thesedisclosures are made in the interest of transparency and good corporate governance.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Board has adopted the policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and efficient conductof its business, including adherence to the Company’s policies, safeguarding of its assets, theprevention of and detection of fraud and errors, the accuracy & completeness of the accountingrecords and the timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.
DIRECTOR AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL (“KMP”)
As on the 31st March, 2025, the Composition of the Board of Directors is in accordance with theprovisions of Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations with anoptimum combination of Executive Director, Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors,Independent Directors and Women Director. The Company Board has Five members, one isManaging Director, one is executive director and three are independent Director.
In terms of the requirement of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has identified core skills,expertise, and competencies of the Directors in the context of your Company’s business foreffective functioning. The key skills, expertise and core competencies of the members of Boardare detailed in the Board of Directors section of Annual Report.
APPOINTMENT OR REAPPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS AND KMPSDIRECTOR RETIRE BY ROTATION OR REAPPOINTMENT
Pursuant to the Section 152(6) of the Act read with the Articles of Association of the Company,Mr. Manish Kumar Gupta, Director (DIN: 05331936) of the Company will retire by rotation atthe ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment. TheBoard has recommended his reappointment to shareholders.
During the year under review, as the Company rehabilitate from CIRP and in this regard newmanagement was appointment on the Board in the Board meeting held on 22.11.2024 exceptappointment of Mr. Pankaj Dawar (DIN: 06479649) and Mr. Manish Kumar Gupta (DIN: asAdditional Director by Resolution Professional in 18 September, 2024, required details are here;
• Mr. Pankaj Dawar (DIN: 06479649) and Mr. Manish Kumar Gupta (DIN: 05331936)appointed w.e.f 18 September, 2024 and
• Ms. Deepti Datta (DIN: 10842930); Mr. Deepak Logani (DIN: 10842487); and Mr.Sanjeev Kumar Sapra (DIN: 10842495) as Director w.e.f. 22 November, 2024.
During the year under review, as the Company rehabilitate from CIRP and in this regard KMPsafter CIRP in the Board in the meeting held on 22.11.2024, required details are here:
Mr. Manish Kumar Gupta (CFO), Mr. Shivam Sharma (Company Secretary & ComplianceOfficer) and Mr. Pankaj Dawar (Managing Director) appointed w.e.f 22 November, 2024.
As the company was in CIRP since 2021 and during the CIRP all the power suspended by theHon’ble NCLT, Chandigarh Bench and vested with Resolution professional appointed by theHon’ble NCLT, in this regard as per approved resolution plan approved on 01 July, 2024 theprevious Board of directors has resigned from the Board w.e.f. 06 December, 2024, requireddetails are here:-
• Mr. Udit Mayor (DIN: 02425273) Director,
• Mr. Munish Mahajan (DIN: 00818243), Managing Director,
• Mrs. Sanjeeta Mahajan (DIN: 00818293) Director,
• Mr. Amit Mahajan (DIN: 00038593) Whole Time Director & CFO,
• Mr. Gaurav Jain (DIN: 08906400) Director and
• Mrs. Anu Kumari (DIN: 08870494) Director.
In addition, the Company having the following Independent Directors as on March, 2025: -
1. Ms. Deepti Datta (DIN: 10842930);
2. Mr. Deepak Logani (DIN: 10842487) and
3. Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Sapra (DIN: 10842495).
The Company has received declarations from all Independent Directors confirming that they meetthe independence criteria as stipulated under Section 149(6) of the Act and the SEBI ListingRegulations. They have duly registered with the Independent Director’s Database maintained bythe Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). In the Board’s opinion, these IndependentDirectors satisfy the prescribed conditions and are independent of the Management.
As at the date of this report, the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company include:
Mr. Pankaj Dawar, Managing Director; Mr. Manish Kumar Gupta, Director and Chief FinancialOfficer; and Mr. Shivam Sharma, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.
In terms of Regulation 25(7) of the Listing Regulations, the Company familiarizes its Directorsabout their role and responsibilities at the time of their appointment through a formal letter ofappointment. Sessions are conducted in the meetings of the Board and its various Committees onthe relevant subjects such as strategy, Company’s performance, financial performance, internalfinancial controls, risk management, plant’s performance, retail, products, finance, humanresource, capital expenditure, CSR, statutory and regulatory Compliances etc. All efforts aremade to keep the Independent Directors aware of major developments being taken place in theindustry, the Company’s business model and relevant changes in the law governing theCompany’s business and the related link of the familization programme ishttps://www.srfootwears.co.in/dur46.
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Board of Directors met five times. The details of thesemeetings are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms part of this AnnualReport.
The time gap between any two consecutive Board meetings was in compliance with theprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and Secretarial Standard-1 (SS-1) issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
As the Company was under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), the newmanagement was appointed in November 2024 pursuant to the approval of the Resolution Plan.
Accordingly, the Board of Directors convened meetings post their appointment and ensuredcompliance with all applicable statutory requirements.
During FY24-25, the Board had 3 (three) Committees, namely:
i) Audit Committee;
ii) Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
iii) Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee;
All the recommendations made by the Committees of the Board including the Audit Committeewere accepted by the Board. A detailed update on the Board, its composition, detailed charterincluding terms & reference of various Board Committees, number of Board & Committeemeetings held during FY24-25 and attendance of the Directors at each meeting is provided in thereport on Corporate Governance, which forms part of the Annual Report.
With regard to Integrity, Expertise and Experience (including the Proficiency) of the IndependentDirectors appointed/re-appointed during the FY24-25, the Board of Directors has taken on recordthe declarations and confirmations submitted by the Independent Directors and is of the opinionthat all the Independent Directors are individuals of integrity and possess relevant expertise &experience and their continued association as Directors will be of immense benefit in the bestinterest of the Company.
Pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Act, your Company has framed a policy on Directors’appointment and remuneration and other matters (“Remuneration Policy”) which is available onthe website of your Company. The Remuneration Policy for selection of Directors anddetermining Directors’ independence sets out the guiding principles for the NRC for identifyingthe persons who are qualified to become the Directors.
Your Company’s Remuneration Policy is directed towards rewarding performance based onreview of achievements. The Remuneration Policy is in consonance with existing industrypractice.
Your Company recognises and embraces the importance of a diverse Board in its success. TheBoard has adopted the Board Diversity Policy which sets out the approach to the diversity of theBoard. The said Policy is available on your Company’s websitehttps://www.srfootwears.co.in/files/policies/policv 18.pdf.
Your Company has an effective mechanism for succession planning which focuses onorderly succession of Directors, Key Management Personnel and Senior Management. TheNRC implements this mechanism in concurrence with the Board.
The Board of directors have carried out an evaluation of its own performance and of itscommittees as well as its individual directors, on the basis of criteria such as composition ofthe board / committee structure, effectiveness, its process, information flow, functioning etc.
The Company follows a structured assessment process for the evaluation of the performanceof the Board, the Committees of the Board, and the individual performance of each Director.The performance evaluation of the Board is carried out by considering various parameterssuch as the composition of the Board, the process of appointment to it, the commonunderstanding amongst Directors of their roles and responsibilities, the timeliness andcontent of Board papers, the strategic directions provided, and the quality of advice anddecision-making, etc.
The company has formulated and published a Whistle Blower Policy to provide VigilMechanism for directors and employees of the company to enable them to report theirgenuine concerns, if any. The provisions of this policy are in line with the provisions of theSection 177 (9) of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations and the said policy is availableon the company’s website https: //www .srfootwears.co.in/
The disclosure as per Rule 9 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)Rules, 2014 is not applicable as the Company is not covered under the criteria mentioned inSection 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Risk Management is an integral part of the Company’s business strategy. The Board reviewscompliance with risk policies, monitors risk tolerance limits, reviews and analyses riskexposure related to specific issues and provides oversight of risk across the organization. TheBoard nurtures a healthy and independent risk management function to inculcate a strongrisk management culture in the Company.
The Company does not fall under the purview of the disclosure of Business Responsibilityand Sustainability Report under the Regulation 34 (2)(f) of SEBI Listing Regulations.
Details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186 of the Act includingpurpose thereof form part of the notes to the financial statements provided in this AnnualReport.
Annual Return in Form MGT-7 is available on the company’s web site and the link for thesame is https://www.srfootwears.co.in/files/annual-returns/SRIND ARET FY2024-25.pdf
The securities of the Company are currently suspended from trading. As previouslyintimated, the Company was undergoing the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process(CIRP). In accordance with the Resolution Plan approved by the Hon’ble NCLT under CIRP,the Company has allotted 1,96,73,500 equity shares to the Promoter & Promoter Group andthe public shareholders. The allotment structure is as follows:
This allotment represents the post-CIRP capital restructuring of the Company’s equityshareholding in line with the approved Resolution Plan. The suspension of trading is due to acorporate action, and the Company has submitted an application to BSE for the listing andtrading approval of the newly allotted 1,96,73,500 equity shares.
The said application is currently under consideration by BSE, and approval is awaited.
The Company’s shares are compulsorily traded in dematerialised form on the stockexchange. The share transfer system of S R Industries Limited is managed by the Registrarand Share Transfer Agent (RTA) of the Company, MUFG Intime India Private Limited. Allvalid requests for transfer/transmission, rematerialisation, dematerialisation, and other relatedactivities are processed by the RTA in coordination with the Company. The RTA ensuresthat the share transfers are effected within the stipulated time frame as prescribed underapplicable SEBI regulations and the Listing Agreement. In accordance with Regulation 40 ofthe SEBI Listing Regulation, requests for physical transfer of securities have beendiscontinued effective April 1, 2019, and shareholders are advised to dematerialise theirholdings for any transfer.
However, transmission and transposition of securities in physical form are processed as perthe applicable laws. The Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee reviews and monitors theshare transfer system periodically to ensure that the investor services standards aremaintained at the highest level. As on March 31, 2025, All requests received for transmissionor transposition have been processed and no request is pending beyond the prescribedtimeline.
The Company recognizes people as its most valuable asset and it has built an open,transparent and meritocratic culture to nature this asset. The company has kept a sharp focuson Employee Engagement. The Company’s Human Resources is commensurate with thesize, nature and operation of the Company.
Your Company has in place a Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy in line with therequirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition &Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee has been set up as required under theSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act,2013, inter-alia, to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees(permanent, Contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. The Companyhas not received any sexual harassment complaints during the year 2024-25 and hence nocomplaint is outstanding as on March 31, 2025.
The Board wishes to inform that the Company is in compliance with the provisions of theMaternity Benefit Act, 1961, to the extent applicable. It is further noted that during thefinancial year under review, the number of employees engaged by the Company was lessthan ten. Accordingly, certain provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, were not
mandatorily applicable. Nevertheless, the Company remains committed to upholdingemployee welfare and providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. TheCompany shall continue to adhere to all applicable statutory requirements as and when theybecome applicable.
The Company acknowledges the importance of promoting diversity and equal opportunity inthe workplace. As on March 31, 2025, the total number of employees on the rolls of theCompany was seven (7), all of whom were male. There was no female or transgenderemployees employed during the year under review. The Board recognizes the value of abalanced and diverse workforce and remains committed to fostering an inclusive workenvironment. The Company shall continue to explore opportunities to encourage andimprove gender diversity across all levels of the organization, with a view to promotingequitable representation of both male and female employees in the future.
Information as required to be given under section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is provided in Annexure ‘B’forming part of this Board Report.
During the year under review, no credit rating was conducted for the Company.
In view of the increasing number of cyberattack scenarios, the Company periodically reviewsits cyber security maturity and continuously enhances its processes and technology controlsin line with emerging threats. The Company’s technology environment is equipped with real -time security monitoring and has appropriate controls implemented across various layers,including end-user devices, networks, applications, and data.
During the year under review, the Company did not experience any cyber security incidents,breaches, or data loss.
In Compliance with disclosures required under section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 andRule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014 (“Rules”) relating to the remuneration and other details is annexed herewith asAnnexure- ‘C’.
Your Company does not have material exposure of any commodity or foreign exchange andaccordingly, no hedging activities for the same are carried out. Therefore, there is nodisclosure to offer in terms of SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2018/0000000141 dated 15th November, 2018.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with theCompanies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016, the Company was under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) during theyear. In this regard, based on the recommendation of the Board of Directors, the members ofthe Company, at the Annual General Meeting held on December 30, 2024, appointed M/sKrishan Rakesh & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.: 009088N, PeerReview Certificate No.: 016602), as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of fiveconsecutive years, commencing from the financial year 2024-2025 till the conclusion of theAnnual General Meeting to be held in the year 2029.
During the year 2024-25, there is no requirement to appoint Cost Auditor.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 reads with relevantrules of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014, the Company had appointed M/s. Meenu G. & Associates, Practicing CompanySecretary, as the Secretarial Auditor for the financial year 2024-25, with the approval of theBoard of Directors. The Secretarial Audit Report, as issued by the Secretarial Auditors, isannexed herewith as Annexure ‘D’ to this Report. The said report does not contain anyqualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 reads with relevantrules of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 and section 204 of the Act Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company proposes to appoint a SecretarialAuditor for a term of five consecutive years, commencing from the financial year 2025 -26and ending with the financial year 2029-30. As the appointment requires the approval of theshareholders, On the recommendation of Audit Committee the Board appoint M/s. Meenu G.& Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, as the Secretarial Auditor for the aforesaidterm, for the approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, M/s MeenuG. & Associates, holding a valid peer review certificate, are eligible to conduct thesecretarial audit of the Company.
In their report, the Secretarial Auditors have commented about certain delays in the statutorycompliances. The Company submits that the said delays were inadvertent and not material innature. The processes have been strengthening to ensure timely compliances in future.
As the Company was undergoing the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), noInternal Auditor was appointed during the CIRP period. However, following the completionof the CIRP and in compliance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act,2013, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mr.Vivek Singh as the Internal Auditor to conduct the internal audit of the Company for theFinancial Year 2024-25 and subsequent years.
Mr. Vivek Singh is duly qualified and eligible for appointment as an Internal Auditor. Hepossesses the requisite professional qualifications and has relevant experience in the field ofinternal audit, risk management, and internal controls. His appointment is expected tostrengthen the Company’s internal audit function and contribute to enhanced governance andcompliance practices.
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditor of yourCompany have not reported any instances of fraud committed in your Company byCompany’s officers or employees, to the Audit Committee, as required under Section143(12) of the Act.
A separate report on corporate governance, along with a certificate from the PracticingCompany Secretary regarding the compliance of conditions of corporate governance normsas stipulated under SEBI Listing Regulations is annexed as Annexure ‘E’ and forms part ofthe Annual Report. All Board members and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed inwriting their compliance with and adherence to the code of conduct adopted by the Companyfor FY 2024-25.
In terms of the provisions of Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended, it is hereby confirmed that: No employee ofthe Company, including those posted and working outside India, who is not a director or arelative of any director, has received remuneration of Rs. 1,02,00,000/- or more per financialyear and/or Rs.8,50,000/- or more per month during the financial year 2024-2025 underreview.
No employee of the Company was in receipt of remuneration exceeding that of the ManagingDirector or Whole-time Director and holding, either individually or together with theirspouse and dependent children, not less than 2% of the equity shares of the Company.
Accordingly, the disclosure of particulars of employees pursuant to the above rule is notapplicable to the Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2025.
As per the requirement of Rule 8(5)(vii) of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, we arepleased to report that there were no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators,Courts or Tribunals that would impact the going concern status of S R Industries Limited andits operations in future. However, it is noteworthy that the Company is currently undergoingthe Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) vide order dated CP(IB) No.198/Chd/Pb/2019 dated December 21, 2021 was initiated by the Adjudicating Authority(AA/ Hon'ble NCLT, Chandigarh Bench). Pursuant to the process of Request for ResolutionPlan (RFRP), Bazel International Limited emerged as the Successful Resolution Applicant(SRA), which was granted the approval of the AA vide its order dated 01.07.2024.
During the year under review, no amount/shares is underlying for transferring to IEPF.DEPOSIT
During the year, the Company has not accepted any deposits from the public falling withinthe purview of Section 73 of the Act, read with the (Companies Acceptance of Deposits)Rules, 2015 and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest related thereto wasoutstanding as on date of the Balance Sheet i.e. March 31, 2025.
During the period under review, the Company has complied to the extent as applicableSecretarial Standards as issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
The Company was under CIRP vide order dated CP(IB) No. 198/Chd/Pb/2019 dated
21.12.2021. The Request of the Resolution Plan has been published thrice vide dated
05.12.2022. eight Expression of Interest have been received. The last date of receipt of theResolution Plans was 24.12.2022.
On 1st July, 2024, the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), ChandigarhBench, passed an order approving the Resolution Plan. Pursuant to this, the Company hasbeen rehabilitated from the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) and is currentlyin the phase of implementing the terms of the approved Resolution Plan.
THE AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIMESETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROMTHE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
There are no specific disclosures required pertaining to any differences between thevaluations conducted at the time of the one-time settlement and those carried out whileavailing loans from Banks or Financial Institutions. However, it is pertinent to note that thesettlements with the State Bank of India and Union Bank of India, Mohali Branch, wereundertaken in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Approved Resolution Plan, as
duly sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Chandigarh Bench. Thesesettlements were executed to ensure compliance with the approved plan and to facilitate thefinancial restructuring and revival of the Company.
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the followingitems as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
> Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
> Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company underany scheme.
> Neither Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the Company receive anyremuneration or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
Management Discussion and Analysis on matters related to the business performance asstipulated in the SEBI Listing Regulations is given as a separate section in the Annual Reportas Annexure ‘F’.
Statements in this “Director’s Report” & “Management Discussion and Analysis” describingthe Company’s objectives, projections, estimates, expectations or predictions may be forwardlooking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actualresults could differ materially from those pressed or implied. Important factors that couldmake a difference to the Company’s operations including raw material/ fuel availability andits prices, cyclical demand and pricing in the Company’s principal markets, changes in theGovernment regulations, tax regimes, economic developments within India and the Countriesin which the Company conducts business and other ancillary factors.
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board, to the best of their knowledge and based onthe information and explanations received from the management of your Company, confirmthat:
a. in the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements, the applicable accounting standardshave been followed and there are no material departures;
b. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and judgementsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state ofaffairs of your Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of your Companyfor that period;
c. proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of yourCompany and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. the annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by your Company and thatsuch internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;
f. proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The directors take this opportunity to express their deep sense of gratitude to the CentralGovernment, State Government, Stock Exchanges and its members, Banks, FinancialInstitutions, Shareholders, Lenders, Depositories, Registrar and Share Transfer Agents andBusiness Associates for their continued support. Your directors would also like to record itsappreciation for the support and cooperation your Company has been receiving from itsclients and everyone associated with the Company.
Your directors place on record their sincere appreciation to the employees at all levels fortheir hard work, dedication and commitment. The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of theemployees have enabled the Company to remain as an industry leader.
And to you, our shareholders, we are deeply grateful for the confidence and faith that youhave always reposed in us. We look forward to continued support of all these partners infuture.
For and on behalf of the BoardSd/
Pankaj Dawar
Chairman & Managing DirectorDIN: 06479649Date: 27-06-2025Place: New Delhi