Your Directors take immense pleasure in presenting the 32nd Annual Report on the business and operations of Dixon Technologies (India)Limited (“Company/Dixon”) along with the Audited Standalone & Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March,2025. The consolidated performance of the Company, its Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures have been referred to wherever required.
Key highlights of the Company’s financial performance (standalone & consolidated) for the year ended 31st March, 2025 are as under:
Particulars
Standalone
For the financial year ended
Consolidated
31st March, 2025
31st March, 2024
31st March, 202-
Revenue from Operations
5,40,090
6,41,140
38,86,010
17,69,09(
Other Income
6,647
3,729
2,023
2,25(
Total Income
5,46,737
6,44,869
38,88,033
17,71,34(
Profit/ (Loss) before depreciation, finance costs,Exceptional items and tax expenses
31,306
35,244
1,52,781
72,01
Less: Depreciation/ Amortization/ Impairment
7,065
6,398
28,102
16,18!
Profit/ (Loss) before Finance costs, exceptional itemsand tax expenses
24,241
28,846
1,24,679
55,83'
Less: Finance costs
5,303
4,148
15,435
7,47!
Profit/ (Loss) before exceptional items and tax expenses
18,938
24,698
1,09,244
48,35!
Profit/ (Loss) of Joint Venture Companies
-
1,738
1,02-
Add/ (Less): Exceptional items
48,950
45,998
Profit/ (Loss) Before tax
67,888
1,56,980
49,38!
Less: Taxes (current & deferred)
11,298
6,132
33,722
11,89-
Profit/ (Loss) for the year
56,590
18,566
1,23,258
37,49
Total comprehensive income/ (loss)
56,544
18,667
1,23,290
37,571
Balance of profit/ (Loss) for earlier years
1,01,066
84,287
1,31,136
96,14!
Add: Profit during the year
1,09,554
36,77!
Less: Dividend paid on equity shares
2,991
1,787
3,291
1,78!
Balance carried forward
1,54,665
2,37,399
1,31,131
India as an economy is all set to reach $ 300 Billion in electronicsproduction by 2026, driven by ‘Make in India’ and the Production-Linked-Incentive (PLI) Scheme* with a vision to grow to US$ 500billion in electronics production by 2030 with US$ 200-225 billion inexports#. The Indian electronics manufacturing sector is poised forsubstantial growth, driven by strategic policy initiatives, increasedinvestments, and a burgeoning export market. The growth in theInternet of Things (IoT), the rollout of 5G, and increased complexityin semiconductor and electronics components are inducingorganizations to have their manufacturing work done by experiencedEMS providers adept at managing sophisticated assemblyand testing needs. To give a big push for local manufacturing,Government of India (GOI) has recently launched ProductionLinked Incentive (PLI) scheme for electronics components whichaims at reducing imports and thereby boosting local production,which will be of great push for Dixon.
Dixon Technologies (India) Limited as a leading IndianElectronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) Company, delivered anoutstanding performance during the year under review, drivenby its strategic focus on mobile manufacturing and electronics
*Source: Economic Times (ET Manufacturing)
#Source: Annual Report of Niti Aayog for FY 2024-25
manufacturing services. Dixon is also well positioned tocapitalize on India's growing electronics manufacturing sector,supported by government incentives and increasing demandfrom global brands. The improvement in profitability is attributedto the Company’s focus on operational efficiency and effectivestrategies of the Company. The liquidity position of the Companyalso remained strong during the year.
The Mobile division remained as the largest growth driver,contributing to almost 85% of the Company’s consolidated totalrevenue. On the operational front, your Company has achievedseveral milestones across its business verticals, includingConsumer Electronics, Lighting Solutions, Home Appliances,Mobile Phones, IT Hardware and Telecom products such asDixon has successfully onboarded multiple multinational brandsand deepened technology partnerships with Amazon (Fire Tv)and LG (Web OS) in the Consumer Electronics Business Vertical.Dixon is also planning to venture into new product categorieslike robotic vacuum cleaners, water purifiers, chimneys andlarge kitchen appliances in Home Appliances business vertical.Your Company as part of its innovation roadmap, is preparingto launch industry-first SAWM models in 16Kg and18 Kg capacities.
Dixon is also making significant strides in the fast growingIT hardware segment. The manufacturing facility in Chennais catering mass orders from HP and Asus with strong ordepipeline from Lenovo and Asus.
In summary, your Company has a promising future aheadwith its large capacities in India, which are having a highrevenue potential.
During the year under review, the following major events haveoccurred for your Company and its Group Companies:
• Padget Electronics Private Limited, Wholly Owned Subsidiaryof your Company entered into an Agreement with LongcheeMobile India Private Limited (“Longcheer”) for manufacturingand sale of smart phones for Large Global brands withLongcheer's design and technology;
• Dixon Electro Appliances Private Limited, Subsidiary of youCompany entered into an Agreement with Nokia Solutionsand Networks OY for development and manufacturing oTelecom products;
• Dixon signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”with Acerpure India CE Private Limited for manufacturingof consumer appliance products, subject to signing odefinitive agreements;
• Dixon entered into a Term Sheet with HKC Corporation Limitecto form a Joint Venture for manufacturing of Liquid CrystaModules, thin film transistor liquid crystal display modulesassembly of end products like, smartphones, TVs, monitorsand auto displays and selling HKC branded End products inIndia, subject to receipt of necessary statutory approvals andsigning of definitive agreements;
• Dixon acquired 73,05,805 equity shares of Aditya InfotechLimited (AIL) having face value of H 1 each constituting
6.50% of the post issue equity share capital of AIL on afully diluted basis;
• Dixon acquired 50.10% stake in IsmartU India Private Limited(“IIPL”), thereby making IIPL a Subsidiary of Dixon;
• Padget Electronics Private Limited entered into an MOU with HPfor Manufacturing of Notebooks, Desktops and All-In-One PCs;
• Padget Electronics Private Limited entered into an MOU withAsus for manufacturing of Notebooks;
• Dixon entered into an MOU with Cellecor Gadgets Limited(“Cellecor”) for manufacturing of Washing Machines and itsrelated components for Cellecor;
• Dixon and Vivo Mobile India Private Limited signed a bindingTerm Sheet for prospective Joint Venture for OEM Business ofElectronic Devices, including smartphones.
• IIPL entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with KHYElectronics India Private Limited (“KHY”) to acquire land &building, machinery & other tangible assets from KHY for anamount of INR 121 Crores.
• Dixon & Signify Innovations India Limited partnered to form a JointVenture for OEM business of lighting products & accessories.
• Dixon has entered into a joint venture agreement with InventecCorporation and Dixon IT Devices Private Limited, wholly ownedsubsidiary of Dixon, for carrying on business of manufacturingof notebook PC products, desktop PC products includingcomponents and servers in India.
• Padget Electronics Private Limited entered into a contractmanufacturing agreement with NXTcell India to manufacturesmartphones for iconic french tech brand “Alcatel”.
Your Company’s ranking in terms of market capitalization as on
31st December, 2024 was 124 at BSE Limited and 123 at National
Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Great Place to work-
Certified for fourth year in a row. This certification is a recognition of ourpeople centric practices, enhanced employee engagement, pursuit ofexcellence and commitment to nurturing a high performance culture.
Excellence in POSH-
Dixon has been conferred with an award for excellence in POSH Policyimplementation at the POSH Enclave Excellence Awards.
Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance 2024-
The Company has been conferred with the prestigious award twice, whichreflects Company’s commitment to corporate governance.
WOW Workplace-
Dixon has also been recognized as one of the WOW Workplace of 2025 byJombay’s WOW Workplace Awards.
2024 Hurun Industrialist of the year-
Mr. Sunil Vachani, Executive Chairman of Dixon Technologies has beenconferred with 2024 Hurun Industrialist of the year.
Appropriations
The Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of 8/- perequity share of face value of H 2/- each (@ 400%), payable tothose shareholders whose name appears in the Register ofmembers of your Company as on Tuesday, 16th September2025. The payment of dividend shall be subject to approval ofshareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (“AGM”)to be held on Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025. The total cashoutflow on account of the payment of dividend would be H 48Crores (approx).
The Board of Directors of your Company had approvedand adopted the Dividend Distribution Policy containingall the necessary details as required by the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015(hereinafter referred to as “SEBI Listing Regulations”).The dividend, if approved by the Members will be paid on
or before 30 days from the date of Annual General Meetingand in accordance with the Dividend Distribution Policy,which is available on the website of your Company athttps://www.dixoninfo.com/corporate-aovernance. There hasbeen no change in the said policy during the period under review.
Also, pursuant to the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 asamended by the Finance Act, 2020, dividend paid or distributedby the Company on or after 1st April, 2020 shall be taxable in thehands of the Members. The Company shall therefore, deduct taxat source (TDS) at the time of making the payment of dividend tothe shareholders.
The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of yourCompany shall remain closed from Wednesday, 17th September,2025 to Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 (both days inclusive)
for the purpose of payment of dividend for the financial yearended 31st March, 2025 at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Details with regard to amount transferred to reserves are provided in the Notes to Financial Statements forming part of this Annual Report.
The changes in the share capital structure of the Company during FY 2024-25 is as under:
Particulars J
No. of EquityShares
Face Value (?)
Paid up ShareCapital (?)
Paid up share Capital as on 1st April, 2024
5,98,21,595
2/-
11,96,43,190
Equity Shares allotted under ESOP schemes during the year under review
4,15,093
8,30,186
Paid up share capital as on 31st March, 2025
6,02,36,688
12,04,73,376
During the year under review, there was no change in the Authorised Share capital of the Company.
Further, during the period under review, your Company has no'bought back any of its securities / has not issued any Swea'Equity Shares / has not issued any Bonus Shares/ has not issuecshares with Differential Voting rights and there has been nochange in the voting rights of the shareholders of the Company.
Your Company has, from time to time, introduced employeerecognition schemes in the form of ESOPs and such tools havebeen constructive in acknowledging employee’s contribution tcthe organization. The objective of the said ESOPs is to enhanceemployee motivation, enable employees to participate, directly oiindirectly, in the long-term growth and success of your CompanyAlso, such tools act as a retention mechanism by enablingemployee participation in the business as its active member.
At the 25th Annual General Meeting of your Company heldon 25th July, 2018, the Members had approved DIXONTECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) LIMITED-EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONPLAN, 2018 (“DIXON ESOP 2018”). The Board had approvedthe constitution of ‘share allotment committee’ to allot shares, inone or more tranches to the employees of your Company and itssubsidiaries pursuant to exercise of stock options vested withthem in accordance with DIXON ESOP 2018.
During the year under review, the share allotment committeeallotted 12,300 equity shares of H 2/- each pursuant to exerciseof employee stock options by eligible employees underDIXON ESOP 2018.
Moreover, the shareholders of the Company at the 29th AGM ofthe Company held on 23rd August, 2022 approved the grant ofstock options to the present and future permanent employeesof Associate Companies, including Joint Venture Companies,under DIXON ESOP 2018 and Dixon Technologies (India)Limited-Employee Stock Option Plan, 2020.
The members of your Company at 27th Annual General Meetingheld on 29th September, 2020 approved DIXON TECHNOLOGIES(INDIA) LIMITED- EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN- 2020(“DIXON ESOP 2020”) for the present and/or future permanentemployees of your Company and its present and future subsidiaryCompany(ies) (“Employees”). The Board had delegated theallotment of shares, in one or more tranches to the employees ofyour Company and its subsidiaries pursuant to exercise of stockoptions vested with them in accordance with DIXON ESOP 2020to the Share Allotment Committee.
During the year under review, the share allotment committeeallotted 2,45,330 equity shares of H 2/- each pursuant toexercise of employee stock options by eligible employees underDIXON ESOP 2020.
The members of your Company vide postal ballot dated 3rdDecember, 2023 approved DIXON TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA)LIMITED- EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN- 2023 (“DIXONESOP 2023”) for the present and/or future permanentemployees of your Company and its present and futuresubsidiary Company(ies), Associate Company(ies) including
its Joint Venture Company(ies) (“Employees”). The Board haddelegated allotment of shares, in one or more tranches to theemployees of your Company and its subsidiaries pursuant toexercise of stock options vested with them in accordance withDIXON ESOP 2023 to Share Allotment Committee.
During the year under review, the share allotment committeeallotted 1,57,463 equity shares of H 2/- each pursuant toexercise of employee stock options by eligible employees underDIXON ESOP 2023.
Disclosures on details of options granted, shares allotted uponexercise, etc. under DIXON ESOP Plans as required under theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based EmployeeBenefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 are set out inAnnexure I to this Report.
Further, details of options granted and exercised areincluded in the notes to accounts forming part of Standalonefinancial statements.
During the year under review, the following credit ratings have been revised/ reaffirmed by ICRA Limited:
Instrument(s)
Rating Action
Short Term- Non Fund Based- Others
ICRA A1 ; Reaffirmed
Short Term- Fund Based- Cash Credit
Long Term- Fund Based- Term Loan
ICRA AA (Stable); Upgraded from ICRA AA- and Outlook revised to Stable from Positive
Long Term/ Short Term- Unallocated
ICRA AA (Stable)/ ICRA A1 ; Long Term rating upgraded from ICRA AA- and Outlookrevised to Stable from Positive Short Term rating reaffirmed.
During the year under review, there was no amount whichis required to be transferred to the Investor Education andProtection Fund (“IEPF”) as per the provisions of Section 125(2)of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”). Also, no shares havebeen transferred by the Company to Investor Protection andProtection Fund.
During the year under review, your Company has not acceptedany deposits from the public under Section 73 and 76 of the Actand rules made thereunder and no amount of principal or interestwas outstanding as at the end of Financial Year 2024-25. Therewere no unclaimed or unpaid deposits lying with your Company.Hence reporting of any non- compliance with the requirement ofChapter-V of Act “Acceptance of Deposits by Companies” isnot applicable on your Company.
There has been no change in the nature of business operationscarried on by your Company or its group companies during theyear under review.
In compliance with provisions of Section 129 (3) of the Act readwith Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, your Company hasprepared Consolidated Financial Statements as per the IndianAccounting Standards on Consolidated Financial Statementsissued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. TheAudited Consolidated Financial Statements along with theAuditors’ Report thereon forms part of this Annual Report.
SUBSIDIARIES
1. Padget Electronics Private Limited
Padget Electronics Private Limited (“PEPL”) is a 100%Subsidiary of your Company.
PEPL is engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling,exporting, repairing or dealing in mobile phones of allkinds and related components, parts, spares, devices andaccessories and manufacturing of IT Hardware productssuch as Laptops as well.
During the year under review, PEPL had launched massproduction of Google Pixel (smartphones) for CompalSmart Device India Private Limited’s designated customer“Google Information Services India Private Limited”.
PEPL reported a profit of H 39,070 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25(previous year profit: H 14,558 Lakhs).
Profit/ (Loss)
(H in Lakhs)
FY2022-23
3,774
FY2023-24
14,558
FY2024-25
39,070
2. Dixon Electro Appliances Private Limited
Dixon Electro Appliances Private Limited (“DEAPL”) is a joinventure of your Company wherein 51% of the shareholdingin DEAPL is held by your Company and remaining 49% o'the shareholding is held by Beetel Teletech Limited, thusmaking DEAPL a subsidiary of your Company.
DEAPL is principally engaged in the business of manufacturingof telecom and networking products having an annual capacityof 15 Million units p.a.
It has reported a Profit of H 7,093 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25(previous year Profit: H 382 Lakhs)
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382
7,093
Dixon Technologies Solutions Private Limited (“DTSPL”) isa 100% Subsidiary of your Company. DTSPL is engagedin the business of manufacturing and deal in, inter-alia,consumer durables devices and electronics appliances.
It has reported a Profit of H 1,949 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25(previous year Profit: H 1,808 Lakhs)
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1,808
1,949
5. Dixon Global Private Limited
Dixon Global Private Limited (“DGPL”) is a 100% subsidiaryof your Company.
DGPL is authorised to carry on agency business in allits branches and to act as agents for Indian and Foreignprincipals to, inter-alia, sale, purchase, import and export ofelectrical appliances and gadgets of all kinds.
DGPL reported a Profit of H 119 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25(previous year Profit: H 294 Lakhs).
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294
119
3. Dixon Electro Manufacturing Private Limited
Dixon Electro Manufacturing Private Limited (“DEMPL”) is a100% Subsidiary of your Company. DEMPL is engaged in thebusiness of manufacturing of consumer durables devices.
It has reported a loss of H 2,051 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25(previous year loss: H (620) Lakhs)
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6. Dixtel Communications Private Limited
Dixtel Communications Private Limited (“Dixtel”) is a 100%Subsidiary of your Company.
During the year, it has reported a loss of H (10) Lakhs in FY 2024-25(previous year loss of H (0.25) lakhs). It is also informed thatpursuant to voluntary application made by Dixtel with thejurisdictional Registrar of Companies (“ROC”), to strike-off itsname from the register of companies, the name of Dixtel hasbeen struck off from the register of companies by ROC videits order dated 21st September, 2024. Consequently, Dixtelceased to be Wholly owned subsidiary of the Companyeffective 21st September, 2024.
7. Dixon Display Technologies Private Limited
Dixon Display Technologies Private Limited (“DixonDisplay”) is a 100% Subsidiary of your Company. The
Company is yet to commence its business operations.The name of the Company was changed from DixonInfotech Private Limited to Dixon Display TechnologiesPrivate Limited by way of Special resolution passed byShareholders on 2nd August, 2024.
During the year, it has reported a loss of H (14) Lakhs in
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8. Dixtel Infocom Private Limited
Dixtel Infocom Private Limited (“Dixtel Infocom”) is a100% Subsidiary of your Company. The Company is yet tocommence its business operations.
During the year, it has reported a loss of H (1) Lakhs in FY2024-25 (previous year loss of H (1) lakhs).
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9. Dixon Electroconnect Private Limited
Dixon Electroconnect Private Limited (“DixonElectroconnect”) is a 100% Subsidiary of your Company.
During the year, it has reported a loss of H (1) Lakhs inFY 2024-25. The Company is yet to commence itsbusiness operations.
10. Dixon IT Devices Private Limited
Dixon IT Devices Private Limited (“Dixon IT Devices”) is a100% Subsidiary of your Company.
During the year, it has reported a loss of H (1) Lakhs inFY 2024-25. The Company is yet to commence its
business operations.
11. Dixon Teletech Private Limited
Dixon Teletech Private Limited (“Dixon Teletech”) is a100% Subsidiary of your Company.
12. IsmartU India Private Limited
During the year ended 31st March, 2025, your Companyhas completed the acquisition of 50.10% stake in Ismartu
India Private Limited (“IIPL”) on 13th August 2024, therebymaking IIPL a Subsidiary of your Company. IIPL is engagedin the business of manufacturing and assembly, sale,distribution, import and export of mobile phones, tablets,electronic devices, and other components of mobile and/orelectronic devices.
During the year, IIPL has reported a profit of H 24,538 Lakhs.
1. Rexxam Dixon Electronics Private Limited
Rexxam Dixon Electronics Private Limited (“RexxamDixon”) is the Joint venture of your Company wherein 40%of the shareholding is held by your Company and remaining60% of the shareholding is held by Rexxam Co. Ltd. RexxamDixon is engaged in the business of manufacturing PCBsfor air conditioners.
It has reported a profit of H 3,859 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25(previous year profit: H 2553 Lakhs)
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2. Califonix Tech and Manufacturing Private Limited
Califonix Tech and Manufacturing Private Limited(“Califonix”) is a Joint venture of your Company wherein50% of the shareholding is held by your Company andremaining 50% of the shareholding is held by ImagineMarketing Limited. Califonix is engaged in the businessof manufacturing of Bluetooth enabled audio devices forImagine for its flagship brand boAt.
In the past year, Califonix had embarked on a significantventure by commencing the manufacturing of TWS Earbudsfor boAt. The manufacturing unit, situated in Noida, UttarPradesh, boasts an impressive annual production capacityof 36 million units of TWS Earbuds.
It has reported a profit of H 1,848 Lakhs in F.Y. 2024-25(previous year Profit: H 1040 Lakhs)
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AIL Dixon Technologies Private Limited (“ADTPL”) wasa Joint Venture Company of your Company wherein 50%of the shareholding was held by your Company until18th September, 2024. Therefore, ADTPL ceased to be theJoint Venture of the Company effective 18th September, 2024.ADTPL is primarily engaged in the business of assembling,manufacturing and selling CCTV security cameras, DVRs,IP Cameras, power supply, video door phones, bio metricsand allied products.
A separate statement containing the salient features of theFinancial Statement of the Subsidiaries and Joint VentureCompanies in the prescribed format AOC-1 forms part ofthe Consolidated Financial Statements of your Company incompliance with Section 129(3) and other applicable provisions,if any of the Act read with rules made thereunder.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the Audited FinancialStatements including the Consolidated Financial Statements andrelated information of your Company and audited accounts ofSubsidiaries are available on the website of your Company atwww.dixoninfo.com .
During the year under review, Califonix Tech and ManufacturingPrivate Limited, Joint Venture of your Company declared aninterim dividend @13.92% per share amounting to H 6 Croresto its shareholders. Dixon Electro Appliances Private Limited,Subsidiary of your Company declared dividend to Unsecured,Non-Convertible, Non-Cumulative and Redeemable PreferenceShares with a Coupon Rate of 0.01% per annum and Unsecured,Non-Convertible, Non-Cumulative and Compulsory RedeemablePreference Shares having a Coupon Rate of 6% Per Annum.Also, Dixon Technologies Solutions Private Limited, Subsidiaryof your Company declared a dividend of INR 26,000 per equityshare aggregating to INR 26 Crores.
During the year, Padget Electronics Private Limited, whollyowned subsidiary of your Company, was a material subsidiary,as per SEBI Listing Regulations. In terms of the provisions ofRegulation 24(1) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, appointmentof one of the Independent Directors of your Company on theBoard of material subsidiaries was applicable only to said whollyowned subsidiary.
Independent Audit Report of the material subsidiary is availableon the website of your Company. The Secretarial Audit reportof the material subsidiary does not contain any qualification,reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer. The Companymonitors performance of subsidiary companies, inter alia, by thefollowing means:
• Financial statements, in particular investments made bysubsidiary companies, are reviewed quarterly by yourCompany’s Audit Committee;
• Minutes of Board meetings and Committee(s) ofsubsidiary companies are placed before the Company’sBoard regularly;
• A statement containing all significant transactions andarrangements entered into by subsidiary companies isplaced before the Company’s Board;
The Company’s Policy for determining Material Subsidiaries isavailable on the website of the Company and can be accessed athttps://www.dixoninfo.com/corporate-governance
Furthermore, pursuant to Regulation 24A of SEBI ListingRegulations, the Secretarial Audit report (MR-3) of MaterialSubsidiary i.e. Padget Electronics Private Limited forms part ofthe Annual Report.
Particulars of loans, guarantees given and investments madeduring the year in accordance with Section 186 of the Act formspart of the notes to the Financial Statements provided in thisAnnual Report. All the loans, guarantees & securities are givenand investments are made for the business purpose.
In line with the requirements of the Act and SEBI ListingRegulations, your Company has formulated a Policy on RelatedParty Transactions which is also available on the Company’swebsite at https://www.dixoninfo.com/corporate-aovernance.The policy intends to ensure that proper reporting, approval anddisclosure processes are in place for all transactions betweenyour Company and Related Parties. The said policy was lastamended on 23rd May, 2023.
All the related party transactions are placed and approved beforethe Audit Committee for approval, as per applicable provisionsof law. Further, prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committeeis obtained as per SEBI Listing Regulations and the Act for thetransactions which are foreseen and are repetitive in nature.
Further, during FY 2024-25, at the 31st Annual General Meetingof Dixon, Dixon obtained Shareholder’s approval by way ofOrdinary resolution(s), for the material related party transactionsto be entered into by the Subsidiaries of Dixon with their relatedparties. However, your Company has not entered into contract(s)or arrangement(s) or transaction(s) with the Related Parties whichcould be considered material in accordance with the Policy ofthe Company on materiality of Related Party Transactions andas per the SEBI Listing Regulations. These transactions are inthe ordinary course of business and are on arm’s length basis. Inview of the above, disclosure in Form AOC-2 is not applicable.
For details on Related Party Transactions, you may refer Notes tofinancial statements forming part of the Annual Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTSAFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF YOURCOMPANY AND MATERIAL CHANGES BETWEENTHE DATE OF THE BOARD REPORT AND END OFTHE FINANCIAL YEAR
There have been no material changes and commitments affectingthe financial position of the Company which have occurredbetween the end of the Financial Year of your Company to whichthe Financial Statements relate and the date of Board Report.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
Despite a dynamic and challenging macroeconomic environment,the Company has delivered yet another steady performanceduring FY 2024-25. The Company is remaining focused on drivingsustainable growth and expanding its footprint in the electronicsmanufacturing services (EMS Industry). The Company is takingstrides towards being an Engineering powerhouse. India in theelectronics manufacturing domain is on the brink of generatingtremendous opportunities, which the Company is focused toseize on, such as the Company is trying to be much more efficient,much more cost effective, have factories which are world class,more frugal, more automated and robotized. Also along with this,the whole endeavour is to build a very large scale to generatean operating leverage because electronic manufacturingservice industry is a low-margin industry and it requires a largeoperating leverage. Dixon is also looking to further deepen thelevel of manufacturing and looking into partnerships for precisioncomponents, mechanicals, camera modules, and also batterypacks. For strengthening our backward integration capabilitiesand also servicing the large requirement in the industry and alsocreating a huge moat for Dixon, Dixon is aiming to set up a worldclass display fab i.e. critical components.
Moreover, the Company plans to leverage its strong financialposition and operational capabilities to capitalise on emergingopportunities and cater to the evolving needs of the Customers.
In the Consumer Electronics vertical, the Company is planning toinvest in CKD and planning to set up a robotic panel assemblyline for its products and we are also in discussion for partnershipsfor manufacturing industrial, institution and automotive displaysin this vertical.
In Home Appliances vertical, we are exploring addition ofnew product categories like robotic vacuum cleaners, waterpurifiers, chimneys and other large kitchen appliances in thisparticular business.
Further, pertaining to Mobile phone vertical, we are investinghuge resources in automation, robotics and taking the efficiencylevel to the best in the world. Further, we are investing heavily intothe component space, which, coupled with the PLI advantagesis going to put us ahead of the competition.
Besides leveraging industry tailwinds, Dixon is scaling up acrosssegments by taking higher share of wallet from our existingcustomers, our new customer additions and superior execution
by managing the operations efficiently. Dixon intend to invest incapacities, backward integration and diverse into new productcategories to support long-term growth opportunities with hugefocus on quality, manufacturing excellence and consistentlymeeting the needs of our principal customers and strengthenour position as a key player in the industry. Dixon is lookingforward to the opportunities ahead and confident in our abilityto continue leading as India's premier electronics manufacturingservices company and consistently achieve revenue andprofitability growth.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to the highest level of corporategovernance standards by applying the best managementpractices and adherence to ethical standards for efficientmanagement and discharge of corporate social responsibility forsustainable development for all stakeholders. Dixon also intendsto ensure that Dixon and its group Companies steadfastly operatewithin the framework of good corporate governance principles inpursuit of operational excellence, transparency, accountabilityand benefits to shareholders.
To ensure good corporate governance, your Company ensuresthat its governance framework incorporates the amendmentsintroduced in the SEBI Listing Regulations from time to time andthe same are complied with on or before the effective date.
Your Company always take constant efforts to set newbenchmarks in corporate excellence. In terms of SEBI ListingRegulations, a separate section on "Corporate Governance” witha compliance report on corporate governance and a certificatefrom M/s. Shirin Bhatt & Associates, Company Secretaries,Secretarial Auditors of the Company regarding compliance ofthe conditions of Corporate Governance, has been providedin this Annual Report. A Certificate from the Managing Directorand Chief Financial Officer of the Company in terms of SEBIListing Regulations, inter-alia, confirming the correctness of thefinancial statements and cash flow statements, adequacy of theinternal control measures and reporting of matters to the AuditCommittee, is also annexed.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ITS COMMITTEES ANDMEETINGS THEREOF
The Board of Directors (the "Board”) are responsible for andcommitted to sound principles of Corporate Governancein your Company.
The Board’s focus is on the formulation of business strategy,policy and control. Matters reserved for the Board are thoseaffecting your Company’s overall strategic policies, financesand shareholders. These include, but are not restricted to,deliberation of business plans, risk management, internal control,preliminary announcements of interim and final financial results,dividend policy, annual budgets, major corporate activities suchas strategic decisions and connected transactions.
The Board has delegated part of its functions and duties to theExecutive committee and day-to-day operational responsibilities arespecifically delegated to the management.
Your Company has a professional Board with right mix of knowledge,skills and expertise with an optimum combination of Executive, Non¬Executive and Independent Directors including one Woman Director.The Board provides strategic guidance and direction to your Companyin achieving its business objectives and protecting the interest of thestakeholders. Your Board is also supported by Nine Committees Viz.Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, CorporateSocial Responsibility Committee, Stakeholders’ RelationshipCommittee, Executive Committee of the Board, Risk ManagementCommittee, Share Allotment Committee, ESG Committee andResearch & Development Committee.
Your Company holds minimum of 4 (four) Board meetings in eachcalendar year with a gap of not more than one hundred and twentydays between any two consecutive meetings. Additional meetingsof the Board/ Committees are convened as may be necessary forproper management of the business operations of your Company.
The agenda and notice for the Meetings is prepared andcirculated in advance to the Directors. The Board of Directors of
your Company met 5 (Five) times during the Financial Year 2024¬25 i.e. on 15th May, 2024, 23rd and 24th May, 2024, 30th July, 2024,24th October, 2024 and 20th January, 2025.
Pursuant to the requirements of Schedule IV to the CompaniesAct, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate Meetingof the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on20th January, 2025 without the presence of Non- IndependentDirectors and members of the management, to inter alia review theperformance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as awhole, the performance of the Chairperson of the Company, takinginto account the views of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Non¬Independent Directors and also to assess the quality, quantityand timeliness of flow of information between the CompanyManagement and the Board.
The required quorum was present at all the meetings. Theintervening gap between any two meetings was not more than onehundred and twenty days as prescribed by the Act.
A detailed update on the Board & its Committees, compositionthereof, number of meetings held during Financial Year 2024-25and attendance of the Directors at such meeting is provided in thesection "Board of Directors” of "Corporate Governance Report”.
The Board had duly constituted following Committees, which are in line with the provisions of applicable laws:
A detailed update on the composition, number of meetings,attendance and terms of reference of aforesaid Committeesare provided in the section "Committees of the Board” of"Corporate Governance Report”. Also, there had been noinstances where Board has not accepted any recommendationsof any Committee.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the yearunder review as stipulated under SEBI Listing Regulationsin India is presented in a separate section forming part ofthis Annual Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Act andrules made thereunder and Regulation 22 of the SEBI ListingRegulations, your Company has established a vigil mechanismthrough which directors, employees and business associatesmay report unethical behaviour, malpractices, wrongful conduct,fraud, violation of Company’s code of conduct, leak or suspectedleak of unpublished price sensitive information without fear ofreprisal. The directors, employees and business associateshave direct access to the Chairman of the Audit committee. Thevigil mechanism has been explained in detail in the "CorporateGovernance Report”.
RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE/ POLICY
The Company has in place mechanisms to identify, assess,monitor and mitigate various risks faced or may be faced bythe Company. Such risks are addressed on timely basis andadequate actions are taken accordingly. To ensure that theinternal control systems are as per the best industry standards,the same are reviewed at regular intervals.
Your Company has also adopted risk management policy, whichcovers the following aspects: Strategic risks, Operational Risks,Compliance Risks, Financial & Reporting Risks, SustainabilityRisks, Cyber Security Risks and Climate related risks. Major risksidentified by the businesses and functions are systematicallyaddressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis.The risk management policy is available on the website of theCompany and can be accessed at: https://www.dixoninfo.com/corporate-governance.
In line with the SEBI Listing Regulations, your Company hasformed a Risk Management Committee to monitor the risksand their mitigating actions. The details of Risk ManagementCommittee are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
Also, to address IT related concerns like cyber threats and datavulnerability, your Company has a robust IT system and firewallsto mitigate any threats and risks. The Company takes the belowmentioned steps to ensure the privacy and data security of users:
a. Using firewalls on the network.
b. Antivirus is installed on each system to protect from viruses,anti-malware, adware, worms and Trojans.
c. Company has a Strong password policy.
d. Automatic backup is scheduled for critical users.
e. Educating users by sending Information like Security Policyof the Company and email awareness mail periodically.
f. External drives are blocked.
g. Data Leakage Protection (DLP) installed across all systems.
h. Conducting phishing email exercises
In the opinion of the Board, there are no risks that may threatenthe existence of your Company.
DETAILS WITH RESPECT TO ADEQUACY
OF INTERNAL CONTROLS SYSTEMS AND
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Your Company has an adequate and effective system ofinternal controls commensurate with the nature of its businessand the size and complexity of its operations and in line withthe requirements of the Act, which is intended to increasetransparency & accountability. These controls have been
designed to provide a reasonable assurance over effectivenessand efficiency of operations, prevention and detection of fraudsand errors, safeguarding assets from unauthorized use or losses,compliance with applicable laws and regulations, accuracy andcompleteness of the accounting records, timely preparation ofreliable financial information. Your Company has a robust InternalAudit function. Audits are carried out across the organization,departments and sites. The Audit Committee approves theInternal Audit plan and scope of work. In addition, the AuditCommittee receives a quarterly update of the key findings andthe action taken report.
Also, the Corporate Affairs Department ensures that yourCompany conducts its businesses with high standards ofcompliance in legal, statutory and regulatory areas. YourCompany has implemented an online Legal ComplianceManagement System in conformity with the best Industrystandards which gives the compliance status on real time basis.The Company also has laid down Internal Financial Controls incompliance with the Act, which ensures orderly and efficientconduct of its business, including adherence to the Company’spolicies, safeguarding of assets, prevention of errors, accuracyand completeness of accounting records etc.
The Internal Auditors of your Company have direct access to theAudit Committee of the Board. Furthermore, the Internal Auditorsare also responsible for following up the corrective actions toensure that satisfactory controls are maintained.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BYTHE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALSIMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS ANDCOMPANY’S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
During the year under review, there has been no such Significantand Material Orders passed by the Regulators or courts ortribunals impacting the going concern status and your Company’soperations in future.
Also, there had been no application filed for Corporate insolvencyresolution process under “The Insolvency and BankruptcyCode, 2016”, by a Financial or operational creditor or by yourCompany itself during the period under review.
There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank orFinancial Institution.
ANNUAL RETURN
The draft Annual Return of your Company for the FY 2024-25 inform MGT-7 in accordance with the Section 92 of the Act readwith the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules,2014 has been placed on the website at www.dixoninfo.com.
The link to access Annual Return for previous Financial year2023-24 is https://www.dixoninfo.com/shareholder-information
DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, Mr. SunilVachani (DIN No. 00025431) is due to retire by rotation at theensuing 32nd Annual General Meeting and being eligible,offer themselves for re-appointment. The Board of Directorsrecommends his re-appointment to the Shareholders.
Further, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 24thOctober, 2024, on the recommendation of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee appointed Ms. Geeta Mathur (DINNo. 02139552) as Additional Director in the capacity of Non¬Executive and Independent Director for a period of 5 consecutiveyears. The Shareholders of the Company vide Postal Ballot dated5th January, 2025 approved the appointment of Ms. Geeta Mathuras Non-Executive and Independent Director for a period of 5consecutive years with effect from 24th October, 2024.
Also, Dr. Manuji Zarabi (DIN No. 00648928) and Ms. PoornimaShenoy (DIN No. 02270175), consequent to completion of theirsecond term of 5 consecutive years ceased to be the Non¬Executive and Independent Directors of your Company effective23rd February, 2025 as per the provisions of the Act and rulesmade thereunder and SEBI Listing Regulations.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, as on 31stMarch, 2025 Mr. Sunil Vachani, Executive Chairman & WholeTime Director, Mr. Atul B Lall, Vice Chairman & ManagingDirector, Mr. Saurabh Gupta, Chief Financial Officer and Mr.Ashish Kumar, Chief Legal Counsel & Group Company Secretaryof the Company are the KMPs of your Company.
Further, there was no change in the KMP of the Company duringthe year under review.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, not less than2/3rd (Two-third) of the total number of Directors (other thanIndependent Directors) shall be liable to retire by rotation.Accordingly, pursuant to the Act read with Articles of Associationof your Company, Mr. Sunil Vachani (DIN: 00025431) is liableto retire by rotation and, being eligible, offers himself for re¬appointment at the ensuing AGM.
As on date of this report, the Board comprises of 7 (Seven)Directors. The composition includes 4 (Four) Directors, 1 (One)Non-Executive Director and 2 (Two) Executive Directors.. Allthe Independent Directors are appointed on the Board of yourCompany in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Actand SEBI Listing Regulations.
All the Independent Directors have submitted their disclosuresto the Board that they fulfil all the requirements as stipulated inSection 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBIListing Regulations, to qualify themselves to be appointed asIndependent Directors.
Also, the Independent Directors have complied with the Codefor Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV of the Actand have confirmed that they are in compliance with the Codeof Conduct for Directors and Senior Management personnelformulated by the Company.
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change in thecircumstances, which may affect their status as IndependentDirector of the Company and the Board is satisfied with theintegrity, expertise, experience including proficiency of all theIndependent Directors on the Board.
In compliance with the requirements of the SEBI ListingRegulations, your Company has put in place a familiarizationprogramme for the Independent Directors to familiarize themwith their roles, rights and responsibilities as Directors, workingof the Company, nature of the industry in which the Companyoperates, business model etc. The details of the familiarizationprogramme are explained in the Corporate Governance Report.The same is also available on the website of the Companyand can be accessed at web link https://www.dixoninfo.com/corporate-governance.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Regulation 17(10) ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors carried outan annual evaluation for the financial year 2024-25, of its ownperformance, its Committees and Individual Directors. Theevaluation was undertaken by way of internal assessments,based on a combination of detailed questionnaires.
To facilitate the evaluation process, Board and its Committee’sself-evaluation questionnaires were circulated to the Boardmembers and respective Committee members and an onlinelink was also provided to the Board members and respectiveCommittee members wherein an option was provided to the Boardand committee members to fill in the said questionnaires online.
Basis the results of the aforesaid questionnaire and feedbackreceived from the Directors and respective Committeemembers, the performance evaluation of the IndependentDirectors was carried out by the entire Board excluding theDirector being evaluated. The performance evaluation of theExecutive Chairman, Vice Chairman and Managing Directorwas carried out by the Independent Directors. The directorshave expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
Pursuant to Schedule IV to the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations, one meeting of Independent Directors was held during the year i.e.on 20th January, 2025, without the attendance of non- independent Directors and members of Management.
In addition, the Executive Directors of the Company provide updates of Business plan and strategies to Independent Directors, indetail, on a regular basis.
@M/s S.N. Dhawan & Co LLP (Firm registration number: 000050N/N500045) were re-appointed asStatutory Auditors of your Company at the 30th Annual General Meeting held on 29th September, 2023,for a second term of five consecutive years from the conclusion of 30th Annual General Meeting tillthe conclusion of 35th Annual General Meeting of the Company. Further they have also confirmedtheir eligibility under Section 141 of the Act and rules made thereunder. Also, as per the SEBI ListingStatutory Editors Regulations, the Auditors have also confirmed that they hold a valid certificate issued by the Peer
M/s S.N. Dhawan & Co. LLP Review Board.
The Independent Auditors Report given by the Auditors on the financial statement (Standalone andConsolidated) of your Company forms part of this Annual Report and are self-explanatory. There hasbeen no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their Report.Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration
®of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of your Company at its meeting heldon 27th May, 2021 had appointed M/s Shirin Bhatt & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries toundertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2021-22 and onwards.
The Secretarial Audit Report (MR-3) for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 is annexed herewithSecretarial Auditors as Annexure - II. The said Secretarial Audit report does not contain any qualification, reservation or
M/s Shirin Bhatt & adverse remark.
Associates, Practicing The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 on compliance
Company Secretaries of all applicable SEBI Regulations and circulars and guidelines issued thereunder, was obtained from
M/s Shrin Bhatt & Associates, Secretarial Auditors of the Company.
In terms of the Section 148 of the Act read with Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, yourCompany is required to maintain cost accounting records and get them audited every year from CostAuditor and accordingly such accounts and records are maintained by your Company.
The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointed M/s Satija &Associates, Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors to audit the cost accounts of your Company for theFinancial Year 2025-26 at its meeting held on 20th May, 2025 The Cost Audit Report for the FY 2024-25COSt Audit0rs will be filed by the Company with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in due course.
M/s Satija & M^dd^ As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is
Cost Accountants required to be placed before the members in the General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly,
a resolution seeking members’ ratification forms part of the notice of 32nd Annual General Meeting ofthe Company.
The Company made and maintained the Cost records under Section 148 of the Act for the financialyear 2024-25.
Dixon strongly believes in its Corporate Social Responsibility beingan integral part of its business philosophy and our commitmentto the well-being of communities and society through our variousinitiatives. Your Company has been constantly working towardspromoting the welfare of the communities and aspire to add valueto the communities in which we operate through our efforts. YourCompany invests in the areas of education, healthcare, welfareof helpless old and other oppressed people of society, inclusionand livelihood through non-profits and social enterprises. YourCompany’s constant endeavour has been to support initiatives inthe chosen focus areas of CSR.
Your Company has a duly constituted CSR Committee, which isresponsible for fulfilling the CSR objectives of your Company. Thecomposition of CSR Committee is as stated in the "Committeesof the Board” section of "Corporate Governance Report".
The Board of Directors have adopted a CSR policy which is in linewith the provisions of the Act. The CSR Policy of your Companylays down the philosophy and approach of your Companytowards its CSR commitment. The policy can be accessed at thefollowing link: https://www.dixoninfo.com/corporate-governance.During the year under review, the CSR policy of the Companywas aligned with the best industry practices.
Annual Report on Corporate Social Responsibility Activities ofyour Company is enclosed as Annexure - III and forms a partof this report.
Pursuant to the amendment in the SEBI Listing Regulations, top1,000 listed entities based on market capitalisation are requiredto submit a Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report(“BRSR”) with effect from FY 2022-23.
Accordingly, a detailed BRSR in the format prescribed bySEBI describing various initiatives, actions, and processesof the Company in conducting its business in line with itsenvironmental, social and governance obligations forms part ofthis Annual Report.
As a responsible corporate, the Company is well aware of itsenvironmental and societal responsibilities. The Company firmlyembraces the conviction that the integration and adherence toEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles withinbusiness operations are paramount in fostering resilience,nurturing an inclusive culture, and generating enduring valuefor all stakeholders. Sustainability lies at the core of businessphilosophy of your Company.
The Company’s sustainability strategy comprehensivelyaddresses key ESG factors that exert significant influenceover our business operations and stakeholders. The Companymeticulously assess opportunities and risks, formulating short¬term, medium term and long-term strategies to ensure thesustainable growth of our organization. To assess the ESG factorsapplicable on the Company, the Company has established aESG Committee on 25th July, 2023.
In line with the ESG philosophy of the Company, the Companyensures that (a) it does not employ forced or child labour, (b)minimize carbon emissions, (c) it ensures no discrimination onthe basis of caste, sex, religion or otherwise (d) judiciously useits water resources and (e) provide good and hygienic workingconditions to its employees and workers.
The particulars as prescribed under Section 134(3)(m) of theAct, read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,are set out in Annexure- IV.
Your Company has implemented the “Green Initiative” to enableelectronic delivery of notice/documents/ annual reports to
shareholders. Electronic copies of the Annual Report for the F.Y.2024-25 and notice of the 32nd Annual General Meeting are beingsent to all members whose e-mail addresses are registered withthe Company/Depository Participant(s) as on the record date i.e.Friday, 29th August, 2025. For members, who have not registeredtheir e-mail addresses are requested to update your e-mail idswith your respective Depository Participants in order to contributeto aforesaid Green Initiative Programme and members holdingshares in physical can follow the process detailed in the Noticeof 32nd Annual General Meeting.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 108 of the Act and rulesmade thereunder, your Company is providing e-voting facility toall members to enable them to cast their votes electronically on allresolutions set forth in the Notice of 32nd Annual General Meetingbeginning from 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, 20th September, 2025 till5:00 p.m. on Monday, 22nd September, 2025. The instructionsfor e-voting are provided in the Notice of the Annual GeneralMeeting. In furtherance of the aforesaid principle of “GreenInitiative”, your Company has decided to forego the practiceof printing financial statements of its subsidiary as part of theCompany’s Annual Report with a view to help the environmentby reducing paper consumption. However, the audited financialstatements of the subsidiary(ies) along with Auditors’ Reportthereon are available on our website www.dixoninfo.com
Your Company employs 8,890 Individuals (On Standalone basis)(including third party contractual employees) who are its mostvaluable asset, which propel the Company forward through theircompetencies, skills, and knowledge. The Company providesto its employees a supportive and safe working environment atthe workplace. The Company is proud of the commitment anddedication shown by its employees across all the businessoperations. The Human Resource Department creates a yearlyengagement calendar and monitors it on monthly basis. TheCompany considers its employees as its most valuable assetsand therefore takes all the required and necessary efforts ingrooming talents and succession planning. The Company hasalso focused on employee engagement activities, some ofwhich are as under:
a. The Company has launched e-learning programs oncommunication skills and Prevention of Sexual Harassment;
b. DIXON Star Supervisor programs on enhancing the skillsof Supervisors;
c. Trainings on Energy conservation measures to teachemployees about the importance of energy conservation;
d. Fitness Sessions and Health camps.
To improve Dixon’s presence and enhancing employer branding,the Company has a Linked I n account which has approx.87000 followers with over 3,500 followers adding per monthconsistently since last 12 months.
Dixon has also been bestowed with the "Great Place to Work”award for 4th consecutive time and also been recognized as oneof the WOW Workplace of 2025 by Jombay’s WOW WorkplaceAwards which focuses on Employee Empowerment, Efficacy,Well Being, Organizational Connection and Pride. This reflectsCompany’s commitment towards its employees.
Also, with an objective of creating of wider financial inclusion andcreating informed investors in the securities market ecosystem,your Company in association with BSE Limited organized a virtualseminar for its employees focusing on the importance of goal-based financial planning, the investment opportunities availablein securities markets, investing in mutual funds, Dos and Don’tsof investing, associated risks, and the investor grievancesredressal mechanism etc.
MEASURES TAKEN TO MOTIVATE EMPLOYEES
ESOP’s is one of the way of motivating the employee that isgenerally given based on the performance of the individual.Further, learning and development is considered to be oneof the important aspects of the organization. Therefore, yourcompany has framed a 3 year learning roadmap focusing onenhancing technical, functional, managerial and leadershipqualities. Dixon also conducts Dixon STAR supervisor workshopswherein supervisors are assessed and suitably awarded ineach unit of Dixon.
Your Company believes in work diversity and ensures that ithas a mixed workforce irrespective of caste, creed, religion andgender. Your Company has representation from all sects of thesociety thereby ensuring diversity in workforce. Your companyhas representation of women at workplace. In few of our units, wehave only women workforce who runs the entire production line.Similarly, in some of our units, your Company has good strengthof women workforce in the shop floor. Your Company believes inequal pay parity irrespective of gender. All the workforce is paidbased on their skill level.
Your Company is aiming to become more inclusive andtherefore the promotion of gender diversity has been one ofthe key features of our talent strategy. From setting a specifictarget to improve women’s participation in the workforce for thenext three years to implementing programs and policies thatimprove workforce diversity, your company has clear objectivesto improve worker engagement and build trust. Your Companyhas a ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy towards any kind of discriminationand harassment at the workplace. We are an equal opportunityemployer providing equal remuneration for women and men.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES ANDREMUNERATION
The disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details ofDirectors and employees as required under Section 197(12) ofthe Act read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 have beenprovided in the annexure forming part of this report. Having
regard to the provisions of Section 136(1) read with relevantprovisions of the Act, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaidinformation is being sent to the members of the Company. Thesaid information is available for inspection at the RegisteredOffice of the Company during working hours and any memberinterested in obtaining such information may write to theCompany Secretary or alternatively write to the Company atinvestorrelations@dixoninfo.com and the same will be furnishedto the members.
DIRECTOR’S APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATIONPOLICY
Your Company’s policy on directors’ appointment andremuneration, including criteria for determining qualifications,positive attributes, independence of a director and other mattersprovided under sub section (3) of Section 178 of the Act, as isadopted by the Board.
Your Company has adopted a comprehensive policy onnomination and remuneration of Directors and Key ManagerialPersonnel on the Board. As per such policy, candidates proposedto be appointed as Directors and Key Managerial Personnelon the Board shall be first reviewed by the Nomination andRemuneration Committee. The policy can be accessed at thefollowing Link: https://www.dixoninfo.com/corporate-governance.
During the year, the Nomination & Remuneration policy of theCompany was aligned with the best industry practices. The policyinter-alia includes appointment and removal of Director, KMP andSenior Management Employees and their remuneration thereof.
DISCLOSURES UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENTOF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT 2013 READWITH RULES
Your Company has always believed in providing a safe andharassment free workplace for every women employee workingwith your Company. Your Company always endeavours to createand provide an environment that is free from discrimination andharassment including sexual harassment.
Your Company has a zero tolerance for sexual harassment atworkplace and, therefore, has in place a policy on prevention ofsexual harassment at workplace. The said policy is in line withthe provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and theRules thereunder.
The policy aims at prevention of harassment of womenemployees/contractors and lays down the guidelines foridentification, reporting and prevention of sexual harassment.Your Company has constituted lnternal Complaints Committee(ICC) in compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women atworkplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.The said Committee is responsible for redressal of complaintsrelated to sexual harassment and follows the guidelinesprovided in the policy.
The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaintsreceived, disposed and pending during the year:
No. of complaints received
2
No. of complaints disposed of
1
No. of complaints pending
Note: Of the 2 (two) complaints reported during FY2024-25,
1 (one) complaint which was upheld was subsequently closedafter the end of year on 17th April, 2025.
Also, the Company had organized training programmesconcerning sexual harassment from time to time, for its employeesand staff. The said training programmes and workshop werehelpful in creating necessary awareness and to encouragecooperative environment in the organisation. From time totime the Internal Complaints Committee organises awarenesssessions at the manufacturing facilities of the Company. Duringthe year under review, the Company organised 46 workshops orawareness programmes on sexual harassment (from 1st January,2024 till 31st December, 2024).
There have been no instances of fraud reported by the StatutoryAuditors or Internal Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Actand Rules framed thereunder either to the Audit Committee, theBoard of Directors or to the Central Government.
No disclosure is required under Section 67(3) of the Act, inrespect of voting rights not exercised directly by the employeesof the Company as the provisions of the said Section arenot applicable.
During the financial year under review, your Company has dulycomplied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued bythe Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
The Company’s shares are listed on BSE Limited (“BSE”) and theNational Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”).
In terms of Section 134(5) of the Act, your directorshereby confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financialyear ended 31st March, 2025, the applicable accountingstandards have been followed along with proper explanationrelating to material departures
b. the directors have selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give atrue and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company atthe end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of theCompany for that period;
c. the directors have taken proper and sufficient care forthe maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Company andpreventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. the directors have prepared the annual accountsfor the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, 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 were operating effectively;
f. the directors have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable laws andthat such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The Key financial ratios for the financial year ended 31stMarch, 2025 forms part of the Management Discussion andAnalysis Report.
The information in the Annual Report describing the Company’sobjectives and projections may constitute ‘forward lookingstatements’ within the meaning of applicable rules, laws andregulations. Although the actual results may differ.
The Board of Directors would like to express their sincereappreciation for the assistance and co-operation receivedfrom the financial institutions, banks, Government authorities,customers, vendors and members during the year underreview. The Board of Directors also wish to place on record itsdeep sense of appreciation for the committed services by theCompany’s executives, staff and workers.
By the order of the BoardFor Dixon Technologies (India) Limited
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Sunil Vachani Atul B. Lall
Date: 20.05.2025 Executive Chairman Vice Chairman &Managing Director
Place: New Delhi DIN:00025431 DIN:00781436
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