Your Directors are pleased to present the 29th Directors' Report on the business and operations of your Company togetherwith the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended March 31,2025.
The financial highlights for the year under review compared to the previous financial year are given below:
PARTICULARS
Standalone
Consolidated
31.03.2025
31.03.2024
Revenue from operations
65692.71
65074.40
65854.74
65415.30
Earnings before Interest, Financial Charges,Depreciation, Tax & Amortization - (EBIDTA)
6903.36
5524.19
6898.42
5450.25
Less: Finance Cost
3171.12
2231.50
3205.07
2294.51
Less: Depreciation & amortization expenses
1746.24
1350.39
1780.23
1383.29
Profit Before Tax
1986.00
1942.30
1913.12
1772.45
Tax Expense
81.52
63.74
101.64
103.40
Profit After Tax (PAT)
1904.48
1878.56
1811.48
1669.05
Other Comprehensive Income
-62.78
14.59
-61.25
16.78
Profit Attributable to group
1841.7
1893.15
1718.16
1679.21
Earnings per Share (Basic) (in ?)
4.75
4.82
4.44
4.07
Earnings per Share (Diluted) (in ?)
4.51
4.66
4.21
3.94
The Company does not propose to transfer any amountto general reserve.
Though your Company has earned Profit after Tax(PAT) of ' 19.04 Crores during the year, the Board ofDirectors do not recommend dividend for the financialyear 2024-25 as the Board wishes to retain the earningsto meet its financial obligations and for growth.
During the year, The Board suggested to revise and setup the Vision, Mission and Core Vales
To be the most trusted and technology-driven autocomponent manufacturer in shaping the future ofmobility and position ourselves amongst India's topthree auto ancillary companies with Innovations,operational efficiency, excellence in financialperformance as well as sustainable growth throughorganic and/or inorganic expansions.
To develop within the group companies anorganisational culture that would nurture abelongingness and mutual faith amongst all stakeholders including employees, suppliers and buyers, soas to foster a dynamic workplace driven by Innovativeapproach, Efficiency and effectiveness in every action
while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental care,leading to take the organisation to the leadershipposition in the auto component industry. The Corevalues of the organisation being: Safety First, EthicalBusiness Practices, Quality Commitment, CustomerCentricity, Innovation, Sustainability, Growth Mind-set,and Diversity & Inclusion.
We are pleased to announce our fiscal results forthe year, reflecting robust performance and strategicgrowth initiatives undertaken by the Company. In thefinancial year ending March 31, 2025, our stand-alonerevenue stood at ' 656.92 Crore. The Profitabilitygrowth underscores our resilience and ability tonavigate challenging market conditions effectively.
Throughout the year, we have remained committedto enhancing stakeholder value and maintainingsustainable growth. Our success can be attributed tothe dedication and hard work of our team, supportedby the trust and confidence placed in us by ourvalued stakeholders.
Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the futureprospects of the Company. We remain steadfast in ourcommitment to delivering superior returns and creatinglong-term value. As we navigate the evolving businesslandscape, we will continue to innovate and adapt toseize new opportunities and overcome challenges.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our customers,employees, and partners for their unwavering supportand contribution to our journey. Together, we arewell-positioned to achieve even greater milestones inthe years to come.
E-cycles and Electrical two-wheelers have the potentialto become India's one of the best means of mobility.They are also an excellent means of transportationsince they mix the convenience of mobility at low speed,maneuvering on busy streets and health benefits with ecycles, enhancing rider experience.
The rising popularity of e-cycles and e-two wheelersbenefiting the sector due to lower ownership andmaintenance costs. Advancements in charginginfrastructure and focus on refining battery technology,saving on fuel expenses, combining lightweightmaterials, and investing in marketing campaigns toincrease overall sales. As a result of these initiatives,the market is projected to expand, which may fuel the
growth ot electric bicycles and low speed two-wheelersin India in the next few years.
The Company has designed and developedindigenised range of electric low speed 2 wheelersand gradually plan to shift to High Speed 2 scootersafter all the certifications, Compliance and regulatoryrequirements are fulfilled.
The use of e-cycles has become increasingly popularin India over the past few years. Additionally, growingpublic awareness of the health benefits of cycling,increasing traffic congestion in India during rush hours,low maintenance cost and expanding governmentinitiatives to support e-cycle adoption and Governmentof India's push towards low cost, e-vehicles as alast mile mobility with electric 2/3 wheelers are allcontributing to the country's e-mobility adoption.
During the year under review, Company has sold differentmodels of E-cycles which are ARAI certified to variousdealers/distributors across the country. Company hasalso initiated discussions with integrators for bulkorders and increase the sales during the FY 25-26.
In response to the dynamic shifts within the automotiveand energy sectors, Autoline Industries Limited isembarking on a strategic expansion into ElectricVehicles (EVs), Clean Energy, and Solar technologies.Renowned for our expertise in manufacturinghigh-quality auto components, this diversificationrepresents a pivotal move towards sustainable growthand leadership in emerging markets.
The rationale for such expansion is that the Companyrecognizes the imperative to adapt and innovate ina rapidly evolving market environment. The globaltransition towards electric mobility and renewableenergy solutions presents significant opportunities forexpansion. By leveraging our decades of experiencein precision engineering and robust manufacturingcapabilities, we are poised to cater to the escalatingdemand for Electrical 2 wheelers, EV components,charging infrastructure, and solar energy systemsapart from developing an In-house state of the artTechnology center.
The Company is already supplying solar componentsfor Solar panels / projects and plan to extend thebusiness further. The Company has been planning tofully utilize the potential in Non-auto business such asin clean energy and solar sector.
In a strategic move that aims to redefine standardsin automotive manufacturing, the Company is poisedto unveil its cutting-edge facility in Chakan, Pune(Maharashtra) . Designed around the principles ofIndustry 4.0, the new plant will integrate advancedautomation, real-time data analytics, and smartmanufacturing systems to significantly boostproduction efficiency and quality.
This ambitious initiative underscores Autoline'scommitment to innovation and excellence, positioningthe company at the forefront of the Indian automotivesector. The Chakan facility not only enhancesmanufacturing capabilities but also reinforces Autoline'svision to lead with technology-driven solutions thatmeet evolving customer and market demands
At Autoline Industries Limited, we are investing incutting-edge technologies, robotic machines toenhance our manufacturing processes and productofferings. Advanced materials, smart manufacturingtechniques, and AI-driven automation are central to ourstrategy, enabling us to deliver efficient and reliablesolutions that meet the stringent requirements of EVand solar industries apart from our core business.
The Company has taken comprehensive steps to reducethe Carbon Footprint and accordingly your Companyhas entered into an agreement with Hamsa Solar AssetSeries 4 Private Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle(SPV) created under captives scheme, incorporatedunder companies Act 2013.
To mobilize the debt free funds for the purpose ofCapacity enhancement including to support the set-upof new plant at Sanand, working capital requirementsand General Corporate purposes, the Board of Directorsdecided to issue and allot Compulsory ConvertibleDebentures ("CCDs") and Convertible Warrants("Warrants") on Preferential Basis. The Board ofDirectors at its Meeting held on Friday, 13th October,2023 passed the resolution to offer, issue and allotWarrants on Preferential Basis and with approval of the
Shareholders in Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held onNovember 7, 2023, the 42, 12,237 CCDs were allotted to64 No of Investors in 2 tranches on December 28, 2023and on January 01,2024. The 22, 00,000 warrants werealso allotted to 2 Promoters on January 01, 2024.
To support its ongoing expansion, theCompany had raised:
• ' 43.18 Crores through Compulsorily ConvertibleDebentures (CCDs) [now converted into equityshares] from new investors
• ' 22.50 Crores through share warrants
[now converted into equity shares] fromthe promoter group
The expansion project is completed in Q4 FY
2024- 25, with production commencement in Q1 FY
2025- 26, further strengthening Company's ability toserve both domestic and international markets withagility and scale.
The Board of Directors have converted the 42,12,237CCDs into Equity Shares by way of resolution passedWef from December 27, 2024 on completion of fullconversion period of one year at price of ' 102.50/ -eachshare ( including a premium of ' 92.50/- per equityshare) . The Board has also converted the Warrantsinto Equity shares by way of resolution Wef onJune 27, 2025 on receipt of full warrants money and oncompletion of full conversion period of 18 months at aprice of ' 102.50/- each share (including a premium of' 92.50/- per share).
Tata Motors offered Business opportunity if we setup manufacturing facilities in Sanand, Gujarat to setup a facility at Sanand, Gujarat to cater the need ofautomobile parts and components for Tata Motors.Accordingly a new state of art Industry 4.0 enabledfacility has been established in Sanad, (GIDC), Gujarat.The Company has , in last few financial year andspecially, post-pandemic grabbed every opportunityin the automotive and non-automotive sectors andaccepted the business proposition with Tata MotorsLtd. and Non-Tata Motors Limited customers in orderto continue growing with the market.
Over the Past few years, the strategic focus has beenon optimizing efficiency, Plant Rationalization productquality, fostering innovation through technologyintegration, adapting workforce capabilities,streamlining supply chain processes, and elevatingcustomer experience.
At Sanand, the company has implemented tandempress lines, advanced welding technologies that havedramatically improved production throughout andoperational efficiency.
As part of this strategic upgrade, the Sanand facilitynow features, Spot Welding Robots, MIG WeldingRobots and Spot Welding Cells.
Completed within the last 12 months, this expansionunderscores Company's proactive investment inautomation and capacity building, aligning with thegrowing demands of its OEM partners.
In a strategic move that aims to redefine standardsin automotive manufacturing, the Company is poisedto unveil its cutting-edge facility in Chakan, Pune.Designed around the principles of Industry 4.0, the newplant will integrate advanced automation, real-timedata analytics, and smart manufacturing systems tosignificantly boost production efficiency and quality.
This ambitious initiative underscores the Company'scommitment to innovation and excellence, positioningthe company at the forefront of the Indian automotivesector. The Chakan facility not only enhancesmanufacturing capabilities but also reinforces Autoline'svision to lead with technology-driven solutions thatmeet evolving customer and market demands.
The Company, as a high-tech addition, backed bya capital investment of ' 60 Crores, has installed astate-of-the-art robotic press line at its Chakan facility,featuring press capacities ranging from 500T to 1000Thaving robotic automation. Designed to address awide spectrum of manufacturing requirements, theline boasts large bed sizes of 3700 mm x 2000 mm,reinforcing the company's focus on scalability, flexibility,and precision engineering. This expansion is more thanjust an infrastructure upgrade- it is a clear testament toCompany's unwavering commitment to technologicalinnovation and future-ready production systems.
Management Discussion and Analysis for the yearunder review as stipulated under Regulation 34 of theListing Regulations is presented in a separate sectionforming part of the Annual Report.
i. Autoline Industrial Parks Limited ("AIPL"):
AIPL is engaged in land acquisition and developmentactivities and has foreign investment. It owns andpossess 113.02 acres of land parcel at Mahalunge,Chakan, Pune, has magnificent potential.
During the period under review, AIPL has not contributedto the performance of the Company since there is noother activity in AIPL except to monetize/develop theland which is under consideration.
In view of the joint development of Lands and theprojects in AIPL, which could not materialize, TheBoard of the Company had earlier decided andapproved to divest the Company's stake held in AIPL.Accordingly a Share Purchase Agreement (an SPA)has been entered with MNSC Realty Private Limited(the Company) alongwith subsidiary, Autoline DesignSoftware Limited (ADSL) to sell the entire stake heldin AIPL as per the terms and conditions as detailed inthe SPA. The proposal to sell the stake to MNSC wasalso approved by the Shareholders of the Companyin its Annual General Meeting held on September 25,2023. The Board of Directors in their Meeting held onMarch 26, 2025 have further directed to transfer theshares in favour of MNSC for which the money hasbeen received. By the end of the Quarter June 30, 2025and as at the date of this report, The Company has,in 2 tranches, transferred 3, 04, 16, 690 Shares for aconsideration of ' 84,50,000,00 , amounting to 88.79 %of its holding in AIPL and AIPL has not been a MaterialSubsidiary w e f April 15, 2025. As per the SPA, YourCompany had received an amount of ' 84.50 Croresonly during the FY 2024-25.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Autoline, ADSLhas become a leading provider of engineering anddesigning software services to the Company. With theirmultifaceted approach to engineering solutions, theyare able to provide customers with one-stop completesolutions for all their needs. From design concepts torapid prototype manufacturing, ADSL is always ready todeliver quick and efficient results.
ADSL, since last many years have been designing theproducts for AIL customers like- Volkswagen (VW),Tata Motors (TML), Ford and General Motors andfew businesses are discontinued now. The Companyis already developing designs for Mahindra andMahindra for three wheelers and has also few potentialdomestic Customers on the radar in the process ofoffering the design.
The engineering and design segment is an ever-growingindustry with enormous potential. The demandfor innovative designs and efficient solutions isconstantly increasing in all the sectors and the uptickin Auto sector, and other sectors aswell, will open uptremendous demands for these kinds of Services andADSL is well posed to grab these opportunities.
ADSL has been actively working on expanding itscustomer base by offering offshore and onsiteengineering services and high-quality businesssolutions that cater to various industries such asautomotive, railway, defense, white goods, consumerelectronics etc. Their extensive experience in thesesectors means that they can provide valuable insightsinto the latest trends and innovations within those fields.
As a captive resource and a reliable Design partner ofthe Company, one such successful endeavor by ADSLwas the assistance in manufacturing and launch ofE-cycles in the market. With their design support andtechnical assistance, ADSL is also helping the Companyto design and manufacture low speed and high speedelectric two wheelers, apart from manufacture electriccycles that has already got some momentum in sales.ADSL as a captive resource and to outside customershave been meeting high-quality standards while beingcost-effective also. ADSLs experience also extends totesting and validation services for major automobilemanufacturers like Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors aswell as Autoline among others. This proves that ADSLscapabilities go beyond just designing software; they arealso proficient in delivering comprehensive servicesrelated to engineering solutions.
The Board of the Company has also approved todevelop, ADSL as a Technology Hub for the Autolinegroup by developing core strengths and capabilitieswhich includes:
• creating world-class mechanical assembliesusing cutting-edge software backed by provenengineering and patented innovations
• aligned with international quality standards
• addressing complex, customer-specific challenges
• driving efficiency through lightweight andeco-friendly design
During the year under review, ADSL achieved a revenueof ' 4.27 Crores with a net profit of ' 29.01 Lakhs.During the year under review despite the fact that allrevenue is generated from business performed forthe Company, it provides the comfort of in-houseavailability of engineering design capabilities to theCompany's customers, directly contributing to theCompany's performance.
The EV business of the group is planned throughthe Subsidiary- Autoline E- Mobility Private Limited(AEMPL). AEMPL is currently supported by ADSL fordesigning and technical support.
The Company also planning to enter into the electriclow speed 2 wheelers and gradually shifting to HighSpeed scooters. There are over all 9 designs of theE-Cycles apart from 2 wheelers and ADSL is immenselysupporting the current business of AEMPL.
During the year under review, AEMPL achieved arevenue from operations of ' 21.09 Lakhs with a netloss of ' (83.24) Lakhs and to that extent it has beenincluded in the consolidated results of the Company.
Your Company had acquired 100% stake in KoderatInvestments Limited in September, 2008 ("Koderat")a Company incorporated and existing under the lawsof Cyprus; acting as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).Further "Koderat" invested funds in "SZ Design Srl"and "Zagato Srl" Italian limited liability companies,Milan and acquired 49% equity share capital of saidItalian companies. These companies were into thebusiness of developing, designing and providingengineering services.
The net worth of SZ Design Srl has been eroded dueto various write-offs. SZ Design Srl has been declaredbankrupt by the Tribunal of Milan on January 2, 2015and the judiciary receiver has been appointed by
the Bankruptcy Tribunal and the investment in thisCompany was impaired to Nil as not realizable. The netassets value of Zagato Srl has turned negative due toincurring losses in previous years and it was declaredvoluntarily in liquidation. The Shareholders' meetingof Zagato S.r.l. has resolved to exclude Koderat as ashareholder. The resolution has been registered in theRegistrar office, Cyprus and now Koderat is no moreshareholder of Zagato Srl. Koderat is a Special PurposeVehicle ("SPV") and due to above-mentioned reasons, ithas not contributed directly to the performance of theCompany during the year under review.
A Report on the performance and financial position ofeach of the subsidiaries of the Company pursuant toRule 8 (1) read with Rule 5 of Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 in Form AOC-1 is annexed as "Annexure -A"and forms a part of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) & 134(3) of the Act readwith Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management andAdministration) Rules, 2014 (As amended from time totime), the Annual Return of the Company in prescribede-Form MGT-7 for the FY 2024-25 is uploaded on thewebsite of the Company at the following link: http://www.autolineind.com/annual-reports/
The composition of the Board is in accordance with theprovisions of Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 17 ofthe Listing Regulations, with an optimum combinationof Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors.This composition is meticulously structured to upholdgovernance standards and foster strategic oversight.
The Board has 7 (Seven) Directors comprisingof 1 (One) Non - Executive Chairman who is anIndependent Director, 1(One) Managing Director, 2(Two) Whole-time/ Executive Directors, 2 (Two) otherIndependent Directors and 1(One) Non-Executive -Nominee Director as on March 31, 2025. The completelist of Directors of the Company has been provided inthe Report on Corporate Governance forming part ofthe Annual Report.
In accordance with Section 152 of the Act and Articles ofAssociation of the Company, Mr. Sudhir Mungase (DIN:00006754), will retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM andbeing eligible, have offered himself for re-appointment.The Board recommends re-appointment(s) for theapproval of the Members of the Company. The brief
profile of Mr. Sudhir Mungase (DIN: 00006754), isincluded in the Notice of the AGM of the Company.
The Directors on the Board are persons with provencompetency, integrity, experience, leadership qualities,financial and strategic insights. They have a strongcommitment to the Company and devote sufficienttime to the Meetings.
As at March 31, 2025, the Company has the followingKey Managerial Personnel:
1) Mr. Shivaji Tukaram Akhade - Managing Director
2) Mr. Sudhir Vitthal Mungase - Whole-time Director
3) Mrs. Aishwarya Akhade - Executive Director
4) Mr. Venugopal Rao Pendyala - ChiefExecutive Officer
5) Mr. Uttam Kumar Biswas - Chief Financial Officer
6) Mr. Pranvesh Tripathi - Company Secretary &Compliance Officer
7) Mr. Rahul Chorghe- Head- HAD and Sustainability
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134(5) of theCompanies Act, 2013, the Directors hereby confirm that:
i) In the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the yearended March 31, 2025, the applicable AccountingStandards have been followed along with properexplanations relating to material departures.
ii) The Directors have selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so asto give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany as on March 31, 2025 and of the profit of theCompany for that period.
iii) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient carefor the maintenance of adequate accounting recordsin accordance with the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities.
iv) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis.
v) The directors have laid down internal financial controlsto be followed by the Company and such controls areadequate and are operating effectively.
vi) The Directors have devised proper system to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand such systems are adequate and are operatingeffectively, which are being further strengthened.
Six meetings of the Board of Directors were held duringthe year. The intervening gap between two consecutiveBoard Meetings was within the period prescribed underthe Act and SEBI LODR. The details of the compositionof the Board and the attendance of the Directors atthe Board meetings are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report forming a part of this Annual Report.
The Board of Directors of your Company has constitutedthe following Committees in line with the applicableprovisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations:
a) Audit Committee
b) Nomination & Remuneration Committee
c) Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
d) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
More information on all of the above Committees,including details of their composition, scope, meetings,and attendance, are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report, forming a part of this Annual Report.
During the year under review, all the recommendations/submissions made by the Audit Committee and otherCommittees of the Board were accepted by the Board.
a. Separate Meeting of Independent Directors
As stipulated in the Code of Conduct for IndependentDirectors under the Act and Listing Regulations, 1(one) separate Meeting of Independent Directors of theCompany was held on February 8, 2025 to review theInternal Audit Mechanism; and to review the performanceof Non-Independent Directors (including the Chairman)and Board as a whole. Independent Directors alsoassessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow ofinformation between the Company Management andBoard, which is necessary to effectively and reasonablyperform and discharge their duties.
All Independent Directors of your Company havesubmitted their declaration of independence asrequired under provisions of Section 149(7) of theAct and Regulation 25(8) of the Listing Regulations.These declarations affirm that they meet the criteria ofindependence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Actand Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations andare not disqualified from continuing as IndependentDirectors of your Company. Further, veracity ofthe above declarations has been assessed by theBoard in accordance with Regulation 25(9) of theListing Regulations.
The Board is of the opinion that Independent Directorsof the Company hold highest standards of integrityand possess requisite qualifications, expertise &experience (including the proficiency) and competencyin the business & industry knowledge, financialexpertise, digital & information technology, corporategovernance, legal and compliance, marketing & sales,risk management, leadership & human resourcedevelopment and general management as required tofulfill their duties as Independent Directors.
Further, in terms of the provisions of Section 150 of theAct read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointmentand Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (asamended from time to time), all Independent Directorshave confirmed that they have registered themselveswith databank maintained by the Indian Instituteof Corporate Affairs ('IICA'). These declarations/confirmations have been placed before the Board.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 25 of theListing Regulations, the Company has framed apolicy on 'Familiarization Programs for IndependentDirectors'. Accordingly, upon appointment of anIndependent Director, the appointee is given a formalLetter of Appointment, which inter-alia explains therole, function, duties and responsibilities expected as aDirector of the Company.
Further, Independent Directors are familiarized with theCompany, their roles, responsibilities in the Company,nature of industry in which the Company operates,business model of the Company etc. The Directors arealso explained in detail the compliance required fromthem under the Act and Listing Regulations.
The specific details of trainings are covered in theBusiness Responsibility & Sustainability Report("BRSR") forming part of the Annual Report. The Policyon Familiarization Programs for Independent Directorsalong with the details of the Familiarization Programsare available on the website of the Company and canbe accessed at http://www.autolineind.com/code-of-conduct-policies
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(p) andSchedule IV of the Act and in accordance to Regulation17(10) and 25(4) of the Listing Regulations, the Boardhas carried out the annual performance evaluationof the Board as a whole, various Committees of theBoard and of Individual Directors. The performanceevaluation of Independent Directors was carried out bythe entire Board of the Company. The performance wasevaluated on the basis of 1-5 scores (Min: 1, Max: 5)each on the basis above parameters.
The Board and NRC reviewed the performance ofIndividual Directors based on various aspects which,inter-alia, included transparency, performance, the levelof participation in the Board Meetings, inputs providedto executive management on matters of strategicimportance, familiarization with the business of theCompany and its Subsidiaries, etc.
In a separate Meeting of Independent Directors,performance of Non-Independent Directors andChairman of the Company was evaluated, takinginto account the views of Executive Directors andNon-Executive Directors. The same was discussedin the Board Meeting that followed the Meeting ofIndependent Directors, at which the performance ofthe Board, its Committees and Individual Directors wasalso discussed.
The outcome of the performance evaluation of theBoard for the year under review was discussed bythe Board in their Meeting. All Directors expressedsatisfaction with the evaluation process.
18. NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEEAND COMPANY'S POLICY ON DIRECTORS'APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 19 read withPart D of Schedule II of the Listing Regulationsrequires the NRC to formulate a Policy relating tothe remuneration for the Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel ("KMP"), Senior Management and otheremployees of the Company; and recommend the samefor approval of the Board.
The Company, based on the recommendation of theNRC, has framed a Nomination and RemunerationPolicy relating to appointment of Directors, paymentof managerial remuneration, Directors qualifications,positive attributes, independence of Directors andother related matters as provided under Section 178 ofthe Act and Regulation 19 read with Part D of ScheduleII of the Listing Regulations.
The Policy provides that remuneration to Directors,Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Managementinvolves a balance between fixed and incentive payreflecting short-term and long-term performanceobjectives. The policy also has the unique feature ofproviding Directors, Key Managerial Personnel andSenior Management reward linked directly to theireffort, performance, dedication and achievementrelating to the Company's operations.
I n compliance with Section 178(4) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, the salientfeatures of the Nomination and Remuneration Policy ofthe Company and its web link are given as under.
The complete policy is available at http://www.autolineind.com/code-of-conduct-policies/
The Non-executive Directors have no pecuniaryrelationship or transactions with the Company.Further, the Company makes no payments to theNon-executive Directors other than sitting fees whichis in accordance with the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and the Rules made there under.
Your Directors have formed a Risk ManagementCommittee chaired by Mr. Kishor Kharat (DIN:07266945). During the year your company hasreconstituted the committee and added managementmembers in order to strengthen the committee'soversight of the risk management process, ensure thatthe company is taking the proper steps to mitigate risks,and enhance the overall risk management framework ofthe Company. In the Company's Corporate GovernanceReport, a detailed composition is provided. In orderto reflect the most recent risk management bestpractices and standards, your company has updated its
risk management policy. To address all facets of riskmanagement, the amended policy has been made morethorough. The policy has been expanded, made moreclear, and is now enforceable, all of which will make iteasier to verify that the business is taking the properprecautions to reduce risks and safeguard its assets.
The Management has established sufficient
and efficient procedures and resources for riskmanagement. The Risk Management Committee'sreorganization is a critical step in strengtheningthe company's risk management structure.
With the addition of management representatives, thecommittee will have the knowledge and experiencerequired to efficiently supervise the company's riskmanagement initiatives. The committee is committedto ensuring that the company is taking the appropriatemeasures to mitigate risks
Your Company has not yet identified any risk factorsthat could imperil its survival, with the exception of thegeneral, economic, and business risks stated under thepara-Risks and Mitigation Strategies in ManagementDiscussion and Analysis Report, which is a part ofthis Annual Report.
According to the size, scope, and complexity of itsoperations, your company has an internal controlsystem. The Internal Auditors / Audit Departmentmonitors and evaluates the organization's adherenceto operational systems, accounting procedures, andpolicies at all of the Company and its Subsidiaries'locations, as well as the effectiveness and sufficiencyof internal control systems. Based on the reportfrom the internal audit function and internal auditors,the Board has advised the functional heads andprocess owners to take corrective action in order toimprove the controls.
The initiatives taken by the Company from anEnvironmental, Social, Governance & Sustainabilityperspective are provided in the Business Responsibility& Sustainability Report ("BRSR") which is presented in aseparate section and forms part of the Annual Report.BRSR includes details on performance against the nineprinciples of the National Guidelines on ResponsibleBusiness Conduct and a report under each principle,which is divided into essential and leadership indicatorsis also part of it.
The Company recognizes the responsibilities towardssociety and strongly intends to contribute towardsdevelopment of knowledge based economy.
In terms of the provisions of Section 135 of the Act readwith the Companies (Corporate Social ResponsibilityPolicy) Rules, 2014 (as amended from time to time),the Company has constituted a Corporate SocialResponsibility ("CSR") Committee. The composition andterms of reference of the CSR Committee is provided inthe Report on Corporate Governance forming part ofthe Annual Report.
The Company has also formulated a CSR Policywhich is available on the website of the Company atwww.autolineind.com in statutory section
The Company's CSR activities are mainly focusedon Education. The social contribution made by theCompany is covered in ESG section forming part ofthe Annual Report. The Company's CSR initiatives arebroadly aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals("SDGs"), which indicate a holistic approach towardssocial responsibility. We assure you that your Companywill continue to work towards its social commitmentand contribute in nation building with the same zeal.
An Annual Report on CSR activities as required underthe Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)Rules, 2014 (as amended from time to time) has beenappended as "Annexure D" to this Board's Report.
Your company has formulated an Audit Committee,the members of which are listed in the CorporateGovernance report along with other information.
The Board regularly receives recommendations fromthe Audit Committee. The Board carefully considersthose suggestions. However, during the year underreview, there have not been any occasions wherethe Audit Committee's recommendations were notfollowed by the Board.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Actread with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules,2014 (as amended from time to time) at 26th AnnualGeneral Meeting on September 29, 2022, the membersof the Company appointed M/s. Sharp & Tannan
Associates, Chartered Accountants, as the Company'sStatutory Auditors for a term of 5 years beginningafter the conclusion of this 26th Annual GeneralMeeting and ending after the Company's 31st AnnualGeneral Meeting.
The Auditors have confirmed that they are notdisqualified to continue as Auditors and are eligibleto hold office as Auditors of the Company. The AuditCommittee reviews independence and objectivity of theAuditors and effectiveness of the audit process.
The Notes to Accounts referred to in the Auditors'Report are self-explanatory, therefore, do not callfor any further clarifications under Section 134(3)(f)of the Act except the Auditors have issued an Auditqualification as follows:
Company had recognized credit for Minimum AlternateTax (MAT) for the Assessment Year 2011-12 and2012-13 corresponding to financial year 2010-11 and2011-12 under section 115 JAA of the provisions ofthe Income Tax Act, 1961 totaling to ' 1,1 93.61 Lakhs.As per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, theseMAT Credits are available for utilization for a periodof 15 years from the year in which it is recognized.The company expects to utilize the MAT credit withinthe remaining period.
However, in our opinion, based on the financialprojections made available to us as well as theexistence of the accumulated carry forward lossesas per tax laws, it is unlikely that such MAT credit of' 1,193.61 Lakhs can be utilized within the designatedperiod. Accordingly, the MAT Credit Asset, totalcomprehensive income and retained earnings in thefinancial results are overstated to that extent.
Utilization of MAT credit of ' 477.19 Lakhscorresponding to AY 2011-12 and ' 716.42 Lakhscorresponding to AY 2012-13 will expire in FY 2025-26and 2026-27 respectively, as per the Income Tax Act,1961. Management will charge off these MAT creditsin two equal installments of ' 596.81 Lakhs each in FY2025 -26 and FY 2026-27. Management would also liketo clarify that these charges do not have any impact onCash flow nor on Operational Profitability.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act,read with the Rules made thereunder, and Regulation24A of the Listing Regulations, the Company hasappointed M/s. KANJ & Co. LLP, Company Secretaries,Pune, a firm of Practicing Company Secretaries; Puneto undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company forthe FY 2024-25.
SEBI vide notification dated 12th December, 2024,amongst other, amended Regulation 24A of theListing Regulations. The said amended Regulation24A stipulates that listed companies and its materialunlisted subsidiaries incorporated in India shallundertake secretarial audit by a secretarial auditor whoshall be a peer reviewed Company Secretaries' Firm.
Further, as per Regulation 24A, the appointment/re-appointment of an individual as a secretarial auditorcannot be for more than one term of five consecutiveyears and in case the secretarial auditor is a secretarialaudit firm, it cannot be for more than two terms offive consecutive years and such an appointment/reappointment shall be approved by the members ofthe company at its AGM.
In view of the aforesaid, the Board of Directors ofthe Company, on the recommendation of the AuditCommittee at its meeting held on 24th May, 2025,appointed M/s. Kanj & Co LLP, Company Secretaries asthe Secretarial Auditor of the Company, for a period offive consecutive financial years commencing from FY2025-26 to the FY 2029-30, subject to approval of theMembers of the Company at the forthcoming AGM.
Further, the Secretarial Auditor has confirmed that theyhave subjected themselves to Peer Review processby the Institute of Company Secretaries of India("ICSI") and hold valid certificate issued by the PeerReview Board of ICSI.
The Secretarial Audit Report of the Company issuedby the Secretarial Auditor has been appended as"Annexure - C" to this Board's Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A of theListing Regulations, Annual Secretarial ComplianceReport for the Financial Year ended March 31,2025 wasobtained from M/s. Kanj & Co LLP, Company Secretaries.
The internal auditors carried out a thorough auditand looked at a number of things, such as relatedparty transactions, inventory management, humanresources and payroll, and so forth. They have providedtheir observation while carrying out the internal auditalong with solutions and remedial actions in order toimprove overall effectiveness and efficiency in thepertinent domains.
During the year under review, there were no fraudsreported by the auditors to the Audit Committeeor the Board under Section 143(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Actread with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Boardand its Powers) Rules 2014 (as amended from timeto time) and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations,the Company has framed Vigil Mechanism/WhistleBlower Policy to enable Directors and employees toreport genuine concerns or grievances, significantdeviations from key management policies andreport any non-compliance and wrong practices, e.g.,unethical behavior, fraud, violation of law, inappropriatebehavior/conduct etc.
The functioning of the Vigil Mechanism is reviewed bythe Audit Committee from time to time. None of theDirectors or employees have been denied access to theAudit Committee of the Board.
The objective of this mechanism is to maintain aredressal system which can process all complaintsconcerning questionable accounting practices, internalcontrols, or fraudulent reporting of financial information.
The Whistle Blower Policy framed by the Company isin compliance with the requirements of the Act andListing Regulations, and is available on the websiteof the Company and can be accessed at https://www.autolineind.com/download/
Particulars of loans given, investments made,guarantees given and securities provided along withthe purpose for which the loan or guarantee or securityprovided is proposed to be utilized by the recipient ofloan or guarantee or security in terms of the provisionsof Section 186 of the Act and are disclosed underNotes to Accounts annexed to the Standalone FinancialStatements for the Financial Year ended March 31,2025 and the same forms part of the Annual Report.
The Company has not accepted or renewed any amountfalling within the purview of provisions of Section 73of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance ofDeposit) Rules, 2014, during the year under review.Hence, the details relating to deposits as required to befurnished in compliance with Chapter V of the Act arenot applicable.
In line with the requirements of the Act, ListingRegulations and pursuant to the recommendation ofthe Audit Committee, the Company has formulated thePolicy on Materiality and Dealing with Related PartyTransactions ("RPT Policy") which is available on theCompany's website and can be accessed at https://www.autolineind.com/download
All related party transactions entered into duringthe FY 2024-25 were on an arm's length basis andin the ordinary course of business. All related partytransactions were placed before and approved bythe Audit Committee and also by the Board, wherevernecessary. Prior omnibus approval of the AuditCommittee is obtained for the transactions which areof unforeseen or repetitive in nature. The details of allsuch related party transactions entered into pursuantto the omnibus approval of the Audit Committee, wereplaced before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basisfor its review.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(h) of theAct read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 (as amended from time to time), there are
no transactions to be reported under Section 188(1)of the Act. Accordingly, the disclosure of relatedparty transactions, as required in Form AOC-2 is notapplicable to the Company.
Details of transactions, contracts and arrangementsentered into with related parties by the Company duringthe FY 2024-25 are given under Note no. 39 to theStandalone Financial Statements, which forms part ofthe Annual Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 23 of theListing Regulations, your Company has filed half yearlyreports with the stock exchanges, for the relatedparty transactions.
The Company has zero tolerance on sexual harassmentat workplace. The Company has formulated a Policy onPrevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace andhas also constituted an Internal Complaints Committee("ICC") as stipulated by the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder(as amended from time to time). Appropriate reportingmechanisms are in place for ensuring protection againstSexual Harassment and the right to work with dignity.
During the year under review:
(a) Number of complaints of sexual harassmentreceived in the year - Nil
(b) Number of complaints disposed offduring the year- Nil
(c) Number of cases pending for more thanninety days - Nil
The Company has complied with the provisionsof the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including allapplicable amendments and rules framed thereunder.The Company is committed to ensuring a safe,inclusive, and supportive workplace for womenemployees. All eligible women employees are providedwith maternity benefits as prescribed under theMaternity Benefit Act, 1961, including paid maternityleave, nursing breaks, and protection from dismissalduring maternity leave.
The Company also ensures that no discriminationis made in recruitment or service conditions on thegrounds of maternity. Necessary internal systems andHR policies are in place to uphold the spirit and letter ofthe legislation.
OCCURRED DURING APRIL 1, 2024 TILL THE DATEOF THIS REPORT WHICH WOULD AFFECT THEFINANCIAL POSITION OF YOUR COMPANY.
There have been no material changes and commitmentsaffecting the financial position of the Company, whichhave occurred between the end of the financial year ofthe Company to which the financial statements relateand the date of this Report.
i. No significant or material orders were passed bythe Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which willimpact the going concern status and Company'soperations in future.
ii. The Company has not issued Equity Shares withdifferential rights as to Dividend, Voting or Otherwise.
iii. The Company has not issued shares (includingSweat Equity Shares) to Employees of the Companyunder any Scheme.
iv. There has not been any change in the nature of businessof the Company during the year under review.
v. A disclosure, as to whether maintenance of costrecords as specified by the Central Government undersub-section (1) of section 148 of the Companies Act,2013, is required by the Company and accordingly suchaccounts and records are made and maintained - Thebusiness of the company does not fall under any of thesector mentioned in The Companies (Cost Recordsand Audit) Rules, 2014 read with the Section 148 ofthe Companies Act, 2013. Hence maintenance of costrecord is not applicable to the company
vi. There is no application made or any proceeding pendingunder Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code against theCompany during the year under review.
vii. The details of difference between amount of thevaluation done at the time of one time settlement andthe valuation done while taking loan from the Banks orFinancial Institutions along with the reasons thereof.- Not applicable.
A special section on the corporate governancepractices used by your company is included in thisannual report in accordance with the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirement) Regulations,2015, together with a certificate from the PracticingCompany Secretary attesting to compliance.
The Board has established a Code of Conduct forall Board Members and Senior Management of theCompany in accordance with the SEBI Regulations.The Company's website has a copy of the Codeof Conduct posted there. Senior ManagementPersonnel and all Board Members have confirmedconformity with the Code.
The Consolidated Financial Statements of yourCompany prepared in accordance with the Companies(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (Ind AS)prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act,2013 and other recognized accounting practices andpolicies to the extent applicable and forms part ofthis Annual Report.
The information on conservation of energy, technologyabsorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgostipulated under Section 134(3) (m) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as "Annexure - E".
The Company has followed the applicable SecretarialStandards ("SS") i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India, relatingto 'Meetings of the Board of Directors' and 'GeneralMeetings', respectively.
The Detail pertaining to remuneration as required underSection 197(12) of the Companies Act 2013 read withRule 5 of Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached as"Annexure B" to this report.
There is no inter-se relationship between the Directorsexcept that Mr. Sudhir Mungase (DIN: 00006754),Whole-time Director of the Company is a brother-in¬law of Mr. Shivaji Akhade (DIN: 00006755), ManagingDirector of the Company and Mrs. Aishwarya Akhade(DIN: 07995385) is the daughter of Mr. Shivaji Akhade(DIN: 00006755), Managing Director of the Company.
Your Directors express their sincere appreciation for thesupport and cooperation received from various Centraland State Government Departments, Customers,Vendors, and Lenders, particularly Bank of Baroda, JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Company Limited,and TATA Motors Finance Solutions Limited (sincemerged with TATA Capital Limited). for their ongoingassistance and support during a very trying time for theCompany. The company's shareholders' support andtrust are also gratefully acknowledged by the directors.The directors also want to publicly express their sinceregratitude for the unwavering dedication and dedicatedwork of all of the company's workers & staff.
For and on Behalf of the Board
SD/-
ChairmanDIN: 07266945
Date: August 13, 2025Place: Pune