The Directors of your Company have pleasure in presenting their 33rd Annual Report on the affairs of the Company togetherwith the Audited Accounts of the Company for the year ended March 31,2026.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Financial results for the year are as under:-
Particulars
Year ended onMarch 31, 2026
Year ended onMarch 31, 2025
Net operating Revenue
147,841.83
153,974.07
Other Income
299.00
261.05
Profit Before Depreciation, Interest and Tax
24,098.33
21,322.40
Financial Costs
1,324.83
1,185.55
Profit before Depreciation and Tax
22,773.50
20,136.85
Depreciation
7,003.82
5,710.03
Profit before Tax
15,769.68
14,426.82
Tax Expense
4,069.74
3,714.61
Profit After Tax
1 1,699.94
10,712.21
Earnings Per Share
- Basic
27.25
24.95
- Diluted
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:
Revenue from operations decreased by ' 6,132.24 Lacs to' 147,841.83 Lacs for the Fiscal 2026 from ' 153,974.07
Lacs for the Fiscal 2025, showing a decrease of around 4%.Export sales decreased by ' 16,167.48 Lacs to ' 67,868.51Lacs for the Fiscal 2026 from ' 84,035.99 Lacs for theFiscal 2025 due to the tariff imposed by the United States ofAmerica (USA) on the components exported to USA as thedemand from USA market decreased due to slowdown overthere. However, domestic sales increased by ' 9,370.86 Lacsto ' 76,576.02 Lacs in the Fiscal 2026 from ' 67,205.16 Lacsin the Fiscal 2025 thereby showing an increase of 13.94%as the demand from the tractor segment was robust in thedomestic markets.
The Company earned Profit before Tax of ' 15,769.68 Lacsduring the year under review against ' 14,426.82 Lacs forthe Fiscal 2025 showing an increase of 9.31 %. Profit aftertax also increased by ' 987.73 Lacs to ' 11,699.94 Lacs forthe Fiscal 2026 from ' 10,712.21 Lacs for the Fiscal 2025thereby showing an increase of 9.22 %.
There has been no material changes and commitmentswhich can have an effect on the position of the Companywhich have occurred between the end of the financial yearunder review and the date of this report.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Your Directors do not propose to transfer any amountto Reserves.
DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC
The Company has not accepted any deposits from the publicas such no amount on account of principal or interest ondeposits from public was outstanding as on March 31,2026.
RESOURCE UTILISATIONProperty Plant & Equipment
The property, plant & Equipment (including capital work inprogress) as at March 31, 2026 were ' 49,356.68 Lacs asagainst previous year’s value of ' 40,563.52 Lacs.
Current Assets
The net current assets as on March 31, 2026 were' 57,781.80 Lacs as against ' 54,509.99 Lacs in the previousyear.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors in its meeting held on May 8,2026 had recommended a dividend @30% i.e of ' 3/- perEquity Share of ' 10/- each (Previous year ' 3.00/- perEquity Share) to the shareholders of the Company for theirconsideration and approval at the ensuing Annual GeneralMeeting of the Company. The dividend @30%, if approvedat the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, will result inthe outflow of ' 1,287.92 Lacs. The Dividend, if approved atthe ensuing Annual general Meeting, will be paid within thestipulated time under the Companies Act, 2013 (subject todeduction of Tax at source).
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid up Equity share Capital of the Company as onMarch 31,2026 was ' 429,308,000/- divided into 42,930,800Equity shares of ' 10/- each and there has been no changein the Paid up Capital of the Company during the yearunder review.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATECOMPANIES
The Company has two Subsidiaries namely G N A MobilityLimited incorporated with Registrar of Companies Punjab &Chandigarh at Chandigarh and GNA Axles Inc. incorporatedin Michhigan USA. Both the subsidiaries are yet to start theirbusiness operations. A statement pursuant to section 129(3)in form AOC - 1 is enclosed as an Annexure 1 to this Report.The Company does not have any associate or jointventure Company.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Companyare prepared after consolidating the accounts of both theSubsidiaries namely M/s GNA Axles Inc and M/s G N AMobility Limited in the form and manner prescribed underthe Companies Act, 2013 and shall be laid before theforthcoming 33rd Annual General Meeting. The ConsolidatedFinancial Statements are provided in this Annual Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report ispresented in a separate section forming part of thisAnnual report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)INITIATIVES
Your Company has formulated its Corporate SocialResponsibility required under section 135 of the CompaniesAct, 2013. The Company has identified following thrustareas for CSR
1. To promote and help in providing healthcare andpreventive healthcare facilities to the people.
2. To promote Education and help in delivering qualityeducation to the society and students.
3. To promote the rural sports, nationally recognisedsports and Olympic sports.
4. To take initiative in eradication of hunger, malnutrition,sanitation.
5. To promote women empowerment
6. Any other project/programme pertaining to activitieslisted in Schedule VII of the Companies(Corporate SocialResponsibility) Rules, 2014 and amendments thereto.
The disclosures under Section 134(3) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rule 9 of Companies (Accounts) Rules2014 i.e. Annual Report on CSR activities for Financial Year2025-26 is attached herewith as Annexure 2.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Company had formulatedand approved the Risk Management Policy of the Companyunder the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 andSEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015. The objective of RiskManagement at GNA Axles Limited is to create and protectshareholder value by minimising threats or losses, andidentifying and maximising opportunities. An enterprise¬wide risk management framework is applied so thateffective management of risks is an integral part of everyemployee’s job.
The Risk Management Policy of the Company may beaccessed on the Company’s Website at the link:
http://anaaroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Risk-Management-Policy.pdf
VIGIL MECHANISM AND WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Pursuant to provisions of section 177 (9) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the Company has established a "VigilMechanism" incorporating Vigil Mechanism Policy whichalso incorporates the Whistle Blower Policy in terms of rule7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers)Rules, 2014 for employees and Directors of the Company,for expressing the genuine concerns of unethical behavior,frauds or violation of the codes of conduct. The Companyhas also provided adequate safeguards against victimisationof employees and Directors who express their concerns.
The Policy on Vigil Mechanism as approved by the Boardof Directors can be accessed on the Company’s website atthe link:
http://gnagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/VIGIL-
MECHANISM-POLICY.pdf
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
The Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting heldon April 23, 2021 had adopted and approved the DividendDistribution policy of the Company and the same is annexedas Annexure 5 to this Directors Report and is availableon the website of the Company at www.gnaaxles.in/pdf/unpaid-dividendZDividend-Distribution-Policy-23.04.21.pdf.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board of Directors of the Company had formulatedand approved the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of
the Company which includes the criteria determining thequalifications and other matters as provided under section178(3) of the Companies Act 2013.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company isannexed hereto and forms part of this report as Annexure 3.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL
The Internal Financial Control systems of the Companywith reference to financial statements are well placed andare commensurate with the size and nature of operations ofthe Company. The Statutory Auditors report on the internalfinancial controls, as required under section 143 of theCompanies Act 2013 forms part of the Independent AuditorsReport as Annexure B.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTSMADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
The Company has not entered into any contract orarrangement with related parties during the period underreview except payment of remuneration and payment ofDividend to the Related parties and the details the sameare included in the Notes on accounts forming part of theAnnual Accounts (both consolidated and standalone) formpart of this Annual Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES ORINVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION 186 OF THECOMPANIES ACT, 2013
The Company has not given any loan, provided any guarantee,provided any security or made any investments u/s 186 ofthe Companies Act during the financial year 2025-2026.
DIRECTORS
In accordance with provisions of the Articles of Associationof the Company, Mr. Jasvinder Singh and Mr. KulwinSeehra Directors of your Company, retire by rotation at theconclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting andbeing eligible, offers themselves for re-appointment. TheBoard of Directors recommends their reappointment asDirectors at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
During the FY 2025-2026 Mr. Jaminder Singh Johal - NonExecutive Independent Director of the Company retired fromthe Board of Directors of the Company on June 9, 2025pursuant to completion of his second term as Non ExecutiveIndependent Director of the Company.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 203 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the Company has designated below mentionedpersons as KMP’s:-
WholeTime Key ManagerialPersonnel of the Company
Designation
Gursaran Singh
Executive Chairman
Jasvinder Singh
Executive Vice Chairman
Ranbir Singh
Managing Director & ChiefExecutive Office
Rakesh Kumar
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Gourav Jain
Company Secretary (CS)
There has been no change in the Key Managerial Personnelof the Company during the year under review.
Declaration under Section 149(6)
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosuresto the Board that they fulfill all the requirements as stipulatedin Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so as to qualifythemselves to be appointed as Independent Directorsunder the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and readwith the relevant rules. The Board is of the opinion that theIndependent Directors of the Company possess requisitequalifications, experience and expertise and they holdhighest standards of integrity.
Familiarisation programs for Board Members
The Board members are from time to time provided withnecessary documents/policies/internal procedures toget them familiar with the practices of the Company. Thebusiness strategies, performance, global developments,legal& other updates, compliance reports and other relevantinformation/reports etc. are being periodically provided tothe Board of Directors.
Board Evaluation
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and theListing Regulations, the Company has conducted theAnnual Performance Evaluation process, evaluating theperformance of the Board, the Committees of Board andthe individual directors including Chairman. The Board ofDirectors has evaluated the performance of IndependentDirectors during the year 2025-26 and expressed theirsatisfaction with the evaluation process. IndependentDirectors, in their separate meeting held on February 6, 2026reviewed the performance of the Non-Independent Directorsand the Board as a whole and also reviewed the performanceof the Chairman after taking into account the views of allthe Directors. The committee expressed overall satisfactionon the performance of the Independent Directors, Non¬Independent Directors, Chairman and the Board as a whole.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORTa. Statutory Auditors
The Shareholders of the Company in their 31st AnnualGeneral Meeting held on September 19, 2024 hadappointed M/s G S Syal & Co. Chartered AccountantsJalandhar as Statutory Auditors of the Company fora period of 5 years i.e to do the Audit of the Books ofAccounts of the Company till March 31, 2029. TheCompany has paid a sum of ' 7.50 Lacs (plus applicabletaxes to M/s G S Syal & Co, Chartered Accountants asaudit fees for the each Financial Year of their tenure.The Auditor’s Report does not have any qualification,reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer by theStatutory Auditors.
b. Secretarial Auditor
The Shareholders of the Company in their 32nd AnnualGeneral Meeting held on June 30, 2025 had appointedMs. Harsimran Kaur of M/s H.K & Associates, PracticingCompany Secretaries, Jalandhar as Secretarial Auditorsfor a period of 5 years to hold office from the conclusionof 32nd Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of37th Annual General Meeting of the Company. TheSecretarial Audit Report is self explanatory and do notcall for any comments. The Secretarial Audit Reportforms part of this report as Annexure 4.
BOARD MEETINGS
During the Financial Year 2025-26, the Board met 4 timeson April 21, 2025, July 25, 2025, November 1, 2025 andFebruary 6, 2026.
BOARD COMMITTEES
A. Audit Committee
The Audit Committee comprises of the followingDirectors.
1. Air Vice Marshal Sarvjit Singh Hothi (retd.) -Chairman
2. Mr. Ajit Singh - Independent Director
3. Mr. Ranbir Singh - Non Independent Director
4. Mr. Rajan Wadhera - Independent Director
B. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and remuneration Committeecomprises of the following Directors.
1. Mr. Ashwani Kumar Malhotra - Chairman
2. Air Vice Marshal Sarvjit Singh Hothi (retd.) -Independent Director
3. Mr. Ajit Singh Walia - Independent Director(w.e.f July 25, 2025)
4. Mr. Jasminder Singh Johal (upto June 9, 2025)
C. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
The Stakeholder Relationship Committee comprises ofthe following Directors.
1. Mr. Ajit Singh - Chairman
2. Mr. Jasvinder Singh - Non Independent Director
3. Mrs. Pooja Uppal - Independent Director
D. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The Corporate Social responsibility Committeecomprises of the following Directors
1. Air Vice Marshal Sarvjit Singh Hothi - Chairman
2. Mr. Ashwani Kumar Malhotra - IndependentDirector
E. Risk Management Committee
The Risk Management Committee comprises of thefollowing Directors
1. Mr. Ranbir Singh - Chairman
2. Mr. Jasvinder Singh
3. Mr. Kulwin Seehra
4. Mr. Ajit Singh Walia (w.e.f July 25, 2025)
5. Mr. Jasminder Singh Johal (upto June 9, 2025)
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
A Separate section on Corporate Governance formsan integral part of this Annual Report of the Company.The Statutory Auditors of the Company have given theircertificate regarding the compliance of the conditions ofCorporate Governance as stipulated under the SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015 and the same is annexed to the report onCorporate Governance.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITYREPORT
In Compliance of regulation 34 of SEBI Listing regulations, theBusiness Responsibility & Sustainability Report detailing thevarious initiatives taken by the Company on environmental,social and governance front is forming part of this AnnualReport.
ENERGY CONSERVATION, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTIONAND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO
Conservation of energy has been a major area of emphasisof your Company and every effort is made to achievethe optimum utilisation of energy in carrying out themanufacturing processes. Particulars with respect toconservation of energy and other areas as per section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3)of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are providedin Annexure 6.
ANNUAL RETURN
In terms of the provisions of section 92(3) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Companies (Amendment) Act 2017 andthe relevant rules made thereunder, a copy of the AnnualReturn as prescribed under Section 92 of the Companies Act,2013 as amended shall be made available at the website ofthe Company www.gnaaxles.in under the investor relationstab on the website of the Company.
HUMAN RESOURCES/INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
For your Company its Human Resources are its mostimportant assets. It has been the endeavor of the Companyto attract and retain talent. Performance managementis the key word for the Company. The Industrial relationshave been peaceful and harmonious in both the plantsof the Company during the year under review. As onMarch 31, 2026, 1702 personnel were employed by theCompany on its rolls.
PERSONNEL & RELATED INFORMATION
The disclosures required under section 197(12) of theCompanies Act 2013 and Rule 5(1) of the Companies(Appointment & Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014 are annexed as Annexure 7 hereto and formspart of this report.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARRASSEMENT OFWOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITIONAND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place a Prevention of SexualHarassment policy (POSH) in line with the requirement ofthe Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal ComplianceCommittee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaintsreceived regarding sexual harassment. All employees(Permanent, contractual, temporary and trainees) arecovered under this policy. The Company has not receivedany complaint about sexual harassment during the year2025-26.
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, theDirectors of the Company confirm that
1. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicableAccounting Standards have been followed;
2. Appropriate accounting policies have been selectedand applied consistently, and have made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so asto give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany at the end of the financial year and of theprofit or loss of the Company for that period;
3. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for themaintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 for safe guarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
4. The annual accounts have been prepared on a goingconcern basis.
5. The Board of Director of the Company has laid downinternal financial controls to be followed by theCompany and such internal financial controls areadequate and were operating effectively.
6. Devised proper systems to ensure compliance with theprovisions of all applicable laws and those systemswere adequate and operating effectively.
GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Your directors state that no disclosure or reporting isrequired in respect of the following items as there were notransactions on these items during the year under review
1. Details of joint venture or associate Company.
2. Issue of equity shares with differential rights to dividend,voting or otherwise.
3. Details relating to the deposits covered under ChapterV of the Companies Act 2013.
4. No significant/material orders have been passed by anyRegulator/Court/Tribunal which could impact the goingconcern status & future operations of the Company.
5. No change in nature of Business of the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors express their appreciation for the sincereco-operation and assistance of the Central and stateGovernment authorities, bankers, customers, suppliers andbusiness associates. Your Directors also wish to place onrecord their appreciation for the Committed employeesof the Company. They also acknowledge with gratitude,the encouragement and support extended by our valuedshareholders.
For and on Behalf of the BoardDate: May 8, 2026 Gursaran SinghPlace: Mehtiana Executive Chairman