The Directors have pleasure in presenting the 59th Annual Reportand Audited Financial Statements for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2025.
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
Year EndedMarch 31,2025
Year EndedMarch 31,2024
Net Sales
2211.85
2360.95
2270.14
2426.77
PBDIT
311.96
358.01
306.38
331.29
Finance cost
(16.76)
(6.62)
3.48
3.79
PBDT
328.73
364.63
302.91
327.50
Depreciation
44.39
40.35
47.15
44.24
PBT
284.34
324.28
255.75
283.26
Provision for
72.02
75.34
73.87
79.49
current tax
1.19
(1.00)
1.57
-1.64
deferred tax
PAT
211.13
249.94
180.32
205.41
Other
(0.31)
(0.61)
0.01
(0.63)
Comprehensive
Income
Total
210.82
249.33
180.33
204.78
Balance brought
673.38
511.77
641.14
524.07
forward
Payment/
91.73
87.71
Provision
of dividend
including tax
Retained
792.48
729.75
Earning
During the FY 2024-25, the Company achieved consolidatedrevenue of Rs. 2270 crore, EBITDA of Rs. 306 crore and PBTof Rs. 256 crore as against consolidated revenue of Rs. 2427crore, EBITDA of Rs. 331 crore and PBT of Rs. 283 crore in theprevious financial year. The Company's performance toward itsLakshya 50XT was broadly aligned. Members are requested torefer to the Management Discussion and Analysis section fordetailed information.
The consolidated financial statements of the Company and of all itssubsidiaries are included in this Annual Report. These consolidated
statements have been prepared in accordance with applicableaccounting standards and section 129 of the Companies Act,
2013. The standalone audited financial statements, alongwith the financial reports and related documents for each ofsubsidiary company, are available on the Company's website atwww.iaispring.com.
The nature of the business of the Company and its subsidiaries hasremained unchanged during the year under review.
There have been no material or significant changes or commitmentsthat have affected the financial position of the Company betweenthe close of the FY 2024-25 and the date of this report.
During the FY 2024-25, Rs.11.97 Lacs were transferred to generalreserves.
The Company has granted stock options to its permanentemployees under the Employee Stock Option Scheme, 2017 inaccordance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (ShareBased Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021('SEBI ESOP Regulations, 2021'). During FY 2024-25, a totalof 38,500 equity shares, each of Rs.1, were allotted to eligibleemployees who exercised their options under the Scheme.After the allotment, the Company's share capital increased from398,941,395 equity shares of Rs.1 each to 398,979,885 equityshares of Rs.1 each. The Certificate from the Secretarial Auditorsconfirming that the Company's Employee Stock Option Scheme,2017, has been implemented in compliance with the SEBI ESOPRegulations, 2021, will be presented at the Annual General Meeting.
The disclosures required under the SEBI ESOP Regulations,2021, and the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules,
2014, are provided in Annexure-1 of this Annual Report. TheCompany has not issued any sweat equity shares or equity shareswith differential voting rights. Therefore, no information is beingprovided under the provisions of Rule 4(4) and Rule 8(13) of theCompanies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.
For FY 2024-25, the Board of Directors has recommended a finaldividend of Rs. 1.10 per equity share of Rs. 1 each to the membersof the Company for declaration at the ensuing Annual GeneralMeeting. The final dividend, along with the interim dividend of
Rs. 1 per equity share paid during FY 2024-25, will bring the totaldividend payout to Rs. 2.10 per equity share, which is equal to46.45% of the PAT, in line with our "Lakshya 50XT” plan.
The dividend declared is in line with the Company's dividenddistribution policy, which is available on its website atwww.jaispring.com.
The Company has three subsidiary companies. Jai SuspensionsLimited and Jai Automotive Components Limited are whollyowned subsidiaries, while the Company holds a 99.997%shareholding in Jai Suspension Systems Private Limited. TheCompany's Policy on Material Subsidiaries is available on theCompany's website. The Company does not have any associatecompanies or joint ventures. During the FY 2024-25 and up to thedate of this report, there have been no changes in the Company'ssubsidiaries or in the nature of their respective businesses. Thereport on the Company's subsidiaries, in the prescribed format ofForm AOC-1, is annexed to this report as Annexure-2.
The particulars of loans given, guarantees provided, andinvestments made by the Company, as covered under Section186 of the Companies Act, 2013, have been disclosed in notes tothe financial statements.
During the FY 2024-25, Company's related party transactionswere limited to its three subsidiary companies. Except for thepayment of remuneration, there were no related party transactionswith any persons or entities belonging to the promoter or promotergroup. All related party transactions were entered into by theCompany on arm's length basis and in the ordinary course ofbusiness in accordance with Company's policy on related partytransactions . The Company's policy on related party transactionsis available on the website of the Company at www.jaispring.com.These transactions were also periodically reviewed by the AuditCommittee. For transaction of recurring nature approval of theAudit Committee was taken before start of financial year.
Transactions with Jai Suspension Systems Private Limited, oneof the Company's subsidiaries, qualify as material related partytransactions. The Company will be seeking shareholders' approvalfor these transactions at the forthcoming 59th Annual GeneralMeeting. In compliance with Section 134(3)(h) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014, the requisite disclosures are provided in Form AOC-2,annexed as Annexure-3 to this Report.
The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company is incompliance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015. Detailed information regarding the compositionof the Board, the number of meetings held, attendance ofDirectors, and other relevant disclosures are provided in theCorporate Governance Report, which forms an integral part of thisAnnual Report. The Board of Directors met six times during the FY2024-25, on May 24, 2024; June 20, 2024, September 27, 2024,November 14, 2024, February 14, 2025 and March 29, 2025. Theinterval between any two consecutive Board meetings did notexceed 120 days.
During the FY 2024-25, Mr. P. S. Jauhar (DIN: 00744518) wasre-appointed as the Managing Director & CEO of the Companyfor a further term of three years effective August 01, 2024. Inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr.P. S. Jauhar (DIN: 00744518) will retire by rotation at the ensuingAnnual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself forre-appointment. The Board recommends his re-appointment, andthe resolution seeking shareholders' approval forms part of theNotice convening the 59th Annual General Meeting.
During the FY 2024-25, Lt Gen Ravin Khosla (Retd.) (DIN:10824636) was appointed as an Independent Director on theBoard of Directors of the Company for an initial term of fiveconsecutive years effective November 14, 2024.
Mr. Rakesh Kalra, an Independent Director, retired on February2, 2025 upon completion of his second term as IndependentDirector of the Company. The Board places on record its sincereappreciation for his valuable contributions and guidance duringhis tenure as a Director.
None of the Directors of the Company have been debarred ordisqualified from being appointed or continuing as directors ofcompanies in terms of Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.All Independent Directors have submitted declarations confirmingthat they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed underSection 149(6) of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. Further,there has been no change in the circumstances affecting theirstatus as Independent Directors.
The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted sevenCommittees in line with applicable regulatory requirements andto ensure focused oversight across key functional areas. TheseCommittees are established in accordance with the provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, withclearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Recognizing the importance of sustainability and responsiblecorporate practices, the Board expanded the scope of theCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee to includeoversight of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)initiatives and compliance. Accordingly, the Committee has beenreconstituted and renamed as the CSR & ESG Committee, and isnow also responsible for guiding and monitoring the Company'sESG strategies, goals, and related policies.
Details regarding the composition of Board Committees, theirmandates, the frequency of meetings of Committees held duringFY 2024-25, and participation of Directors therein are given in theCorporate Governance Report. The recommendations made bythe Committees to the Board which were mandatorily requiredhave been accepted by the Board.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the annual evaluation of the performance ofthe Board, and individual Directors, including the Chairman, wasduly conducted. The evaluation was based on various qualitativeand quantitative factors such as strategic insight, subject matterexpertise, decision-making capabilities, and overall contribution toBoard deliberations. As part of this process, a separate meeting ofthe Independent Directors was held on January 21, 2025, at theCompany's Chennai Unit. The Independent Directors assessedthe performance of the Board as a whole, and individual Directors.The Independent Directors also undertook a visit to the ChennaiUnit to review the recent expansion activities. They assessed theeffectiveness of the information flow between the Managementand the Board. The Independent Directors expressed theirsatisfaction with the quality, quantity, and timeliness of informationprovided by the Management, which they recognized as critical foreffective and well-informed decision-making.
The Company has in place a Nomination and Remuneration Policyin accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. The Policy lays down the criteria forappointment and remuneration of Directors, Key ManagerialPersonnel (KMP), and Senior Management.
The objective of the Policy is to ensure that individuals appointedto leadership roles are selected through a merit-based, fair, andobjective process. It also defines the criteria for determiningcompensation, aligning it with the responsibilities and performanceexpectations associated with each role.
For the purpose of this Policy, employees holding the position ofPresident (Level "O”), along with the Chief Financial Officer andCompany Secretary, are categorized as Senior ManagementPersonnel. It is further confirmed that none of the Directors orSenior Management Personnel receive any remuneration orcommission from any of the Company's subsidiaries.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is available on thewebsite of the Company at www.jaispring.com.
The information as required in accordance with Section 197(12)of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 is given in Annexure-4 forming part of this report.
As per the provisions of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act,2013 the Annual Report and the Accounts are being sent to allthe members of the Company, excluding the information requiredunder Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule5(2) and 5(3) of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. Any member interested inobtaining such information may write to the Company Secretaryat the Registered Office. The said information is also available forinspection at the Registered Office during working hours up to thedate of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Pursuant to Section 134 (3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge andability, confirm that:
a) In preparation of the annual accounts for the financial yearended on March 31, 2025, the applicable accountingstandards have been followed along with proper explanationrelating to material departures.
b) the directors had selected such accounting policies andapplied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a trueand fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the endof the financial year and of the profit and loss of the companyfor that period.
c) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets ofthe Company and for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities.
d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis.
e) The directors had laid down internal financial controls to befollowed by the company and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and operating effectively.
f) The directors had devised proper systems to ensurecompliance of the provisions of all applicable laws and thatsuch systems were adequate and operating effectively.
M/s Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP (FirmRegistration No. 012754N/N500016), were appointed as theStatutory Auditors of the Company by the members for a term offive consecutive years, to hold office until the conclusion of the62nd Annual General Meeting of the Company.
M/s. Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP (FirmRegistration No. 012754N/N500016) also serve as the StatutoryAuditors for all three subsidiaries of the Company, thereby ensuringa uniform and integrated audit approach across the Group.
M/s RSM & Co., Company Secretaries, were appointed asSecretarial Auditors to conduct the Secretarial Audit of theCompany in accordance with the provisions of Section 204 of theCompanies Act, 2013. The Secretarial Audit of the Company forthe FY2024-25 was duly carried out by M/s RSM & Co., PracticingCompany Secretaries. The Secretarial Audit Report of theCompany forms part of this report and is annexed as Annexure-5.
On recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directorshas re-appointed M/s RSM & Co., Company Secretaries, as theSecretarial Auditors for a term of five years. Their re-appointmentis recommended for approval of the shareholders at the ensuing59th Annual General Meeting.
M/s Jangira & Associates, Cost Accountants, were appointed asthe Cost Auditors of the Company to carry out the Cost Audit forthe FY 2024-25, in accordance with the provisions of Section 148of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company has duly maintainedcost records as prescribed under Section 148(1) of the Act. TheCost Audit Report for FY 2024-25 will be filed with the CentralGovernment within the stipulated timeline.
On recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directorshas re-appointed M/s Jangira & Associates, Cost Accountants,as the Cost Auditors of the Company for the FY 2025-26. Theremuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is recommendedfor approval of the shareholders at the ensuing 59th AnnualGeneral Meeting.
The Company recognizes the importance of a strong internalcontrol system for good governance, ensuring regulatorycompliance, fostering transparency, safeguarding assets andimproving the accuracy of financial reporting. To support thesegoals, the Company has implemented internal control systemacross all levels of the organization, aligning with our commitmentto effective governance and enterprise risk management.
We have implemented additional controls within our RAMCOERP system to improve the accuracy and efficiency of internalcontrol systems. This is an ongoing initiative, and we will continueto implement additional controls in ERP as necessary to adapt toevolving business needs.
We have also created internal audit department with objectivesof implementation of the Two-Eye Principle, encouragingaccountability among users, improvement of internal processes
essential for Company's future development and effectiveconduct of internal audit. Internal audits are conducted by M/s.Protiviti Global Business Consulting, who independently evaluatethe effectiveness of internal controls and risk managementprocesses. Their audit findings are regularly reviewed, andaction plans for identified issues are developed and monitored.A consolidated summary of audit observations and follow¬up measures is submitted to the Audit Committee for theirassessment and direction.
Last year, our company encountered a ransomware incident thattemporarily disrupted our IT systems, including specific accountingsoftware platforms. We are pleased to report that we have fullyrecovered from the incident, and no price-sensitive informationor critical data was deleted or compromised as a result. In orderto enhance our cybersecurity framework, we have appointed PKFAlgosmic as our Cyber Controls Implementation Partner. They arenow working with us to elevate our IT defenses and ensure oursystems remain robust and secure.
Two credit rating agencies, ICRA Limited and CARE RatingsLimited, have assigned credit ratings to the Company as follows:
ICRA Limited
Instruments
Rating
Long term Fund based-Term Loan
[ICRA]AA-(Positive)/[ICRA]A1 ;Reaffirmed and Outlook revised topositive from Stable
Long term/Short term-Fund based/Non fundbased working capital
[ICRA]AA-(Positive);
Reaffirmed and Outlook revised topositive from Stable
Commercial Paper
[ICRA]A1 ;
Reaffirmed
CARE Ratings Limited
Facilities
Amount(Rs in Crore)
Long Term Bank Facilities
90.00
CARE AA-; Stable
The credit ratings reaffirm the Company's strong creditprofile and reflect its adequate financial liquidity to meet itsbusiness requirements.
The Company is committed to sustainability and responsiblecorporate practices. In alignment with its commitment, the CSRCommittee has been reconstituted and renamed as the CSR& ESG Committee, with an expanded mandate to oversee andguide the Company's Environmental, Social, and Governance(ESG) strategies, objectives, and related policies. The CSR & ESGCommittee has finalized the ESG policies, organizational structure,and ESG- KPIs. The Company has engaged the ACMA Mobility
Foundation (ACMA) for guiding in effective implementation of ESGinitiatives. The Company's ESG policies are available on its websiteat www.iaispring.com.
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report in terms ofthe provisions of Regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms an integral partof this report and annexed as Annexure-6.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the financialyear ended March 31, 2025 as required under Regulation 34 ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations, is provided in a separate section andforms an integral part of this Annual Report.
The Company is committed to maintaining the highest standards ofcorporate governance and has implemented policies, procedures,and practices that ensure transparency, accountability, andintegrity in all its operations.
The Board of Directors provides strategic guidance and monitorsthe performance of the Company, while upholding the coreprinciples of corporate governance. The Board has constitutedAudit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, RiskManagement Committee, CSR & ESG Committee and StakeholdersRelationship Committee, in terms of regulatory requirements ofCompanies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics, aCode for Insider Trading and Fair Disclosure, a Policy on RelatedParty Transactions, and a Nomination and Remuneration Policyfor its Board members and senior management personnel, in linewith the regulatory requirements of the Companies Act, 2013and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, along with other applicable policies.
During the year under review, the Company has complied withall the mandatory requirements of corporate governance asprescribed under applicable laws. Corporate Governance Reportforms part of this report and annexed as Annexure-7. The Auditor'scertificate on Corporate Governance Report of the Company doesnot contain any qualification or remark.
In accordance with Section 134(3) (a) and Section 92(3) of theCompanies Act, 2013 the Annual Return of the Company isavailable on the website of the Company at https://www.iaispring.com/annual-return.aspx.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with the Investor Education and Protection FundAuthority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016,the Company has transferred the unclaimed dividend amountsand corresponding equity shares to the Investor Education andProtection Fund (IEPF) during the year under review as following:
Financial
Year
Dividend AmountDeclaration Transferred toDate IEPF
Number ofEquity SharesTransferred toIEPF
FY 2016-17
1 August, Rs. 30,48,192.00
2,13,220 shares
(Final)
2017
FY 2017-18
11 Rs. 25,19,130.60
176,871 shares
(Interim)
November,
Member can claim the said dividend or equity shares by filing thenecessary forms with the IEPF Authority.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the Board has constituted a CSR & ESG Committee tooversee, guide, and monitor the CSR initiatives and Environmental,Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts of the Company. TheCommittee ensures that the CSR activities are implemented ina strategic, impactful, and compliant manner. The Company'sCorporate Social Responsibility Policy is available on its website atwww.iaispring.com.
Report on CSR activities undertaken by the Company during theFY 2024-25, including the details of projects implemented, theamount allocated and spent on such projects, a brief overviewof the Company's CSR Policy, and the composition of the CSRCommittee, is provided in Annexure-8. It also underscoresCompany's commitment to fostering sustainable and inclusivegrowth through its CSR initiatives and forms an integral part of theBoard's Report.
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, andforeign exchange earnings and outgo, required under Section134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are provided in Annexure - 9and form part of this report.
The Company's overall strategy is to ensure sustainable growthand stability in a changing business environment. In line with thisapproach, the primary objective of Company's long-term strategicvision is to minimize the business's exposure to various types ofrisks, including market, operational, and emerging risks.
The Company has adopted a comprehensive Risk ManagementPolicy that outlines a structured approach to identifying,assessing, and mitigating internal and external risks that may affectCompany's business operations. The policy is available on theCompany's website at www.jaispring.com. The implementation ofthe Risk Management Policy is monitored by the Risk ManagementCommittee, which also addresses risks associated withCompany's operations. The Committee evaluates the Company'srisk exposure and provides timely recommendations to reduce theimpact of such risks on its operations.
The Company has Whistleblower mechanism which provides anavenue to both internal & external stakeholders to report genuineconcerns. These may include unethical behavior, suspected oractual fraud, leakage of unpublished price-sensitive information,legal non-compliance, or violations of the Company's Code ofConduct & Ethics and policies. All complaints are handled withthe highest level of confidentiality. The Company is committed toensuring that whistleblowers do not face any form of unfair treatment,retaliation, or victimization as a result of reporting concerns in goodfaith. The identity of the whistleblower is protected to the fullestextent possible.
Whistle-Blower Mechanism is available on the website of theCompany at www.iaispring.com. During the FY2024-25, theCompany received two complaints under vigil mechanism.
The Company is the owner of two patents i.e. Air SuspensionSystems and Air Suspension Systems for Trailers and holdcopyrights in more than 140 designs of its Products. During theyear under review Company got registration of its Trademark 'JAI'in Thailand and now Company's Trademark is registered in 16countries globally. Company's application for getting Well Knownstatus of its Trademark is pending at approval stage.
The Company is committed to providing a safe, secure, and respectfulwork environment for all its employees. In line with the provisionsof the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has constitutedSexual Harassment Complaints Committee and has in place a policyfor the prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace. This policyis available on the Company's website at www.iaispring.com.
During the year under review, no complaints of sexual harassmentwere received by the Complaints Committee.
a) The Company has complied with all applicableSecretarial Standards issued by the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India.
b) There were no changes in the Key Managerial Personnel ofthe Company during the year under review.
c) As on the date of this report, there are no applicationspending against the Company under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016. Further, the Company has not filedany application under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
d) No significant or material orders have been passed by anyRegulators, Courts, or Tribunals which may impact the goingconcern status of the Company or its future operations.
e) The Company has not accepted any public deposits withinthe meaning of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)Rules, 2014. Accordingly, no amount relating to principal orinterest on public deposits was outstanding as on the date ofthe Balance Sheet.
f) The disclosure requirement pertaining to the difference invaluation at the time of one-time settlement and the valuationwhile availing loans from banks or financial institutions is notapplicable to the Company.
The Board of Directors extends its heartfelt thanks and deepappreciation to all employees for their hard work, unity, cooperation,and unwavering dedication throughout the past year. The Boardalso expresses its sincere gratitude to customers, shareholders,suppliers, bankers, business partners, regulators, and governmentagencies for their continued trust and support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Place: New Delhi Randeep Singh Jauhar
Date: 30 May, 2025 Chairman and Executive Director