Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their Fortieth Report togetherwith the Audited Financial Statement of Accounts for the year endedon March 31, 2025.
The Company’s financial performance for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2025, is summarized below:
Rs. In Lakhs
Year endedMarch 31, 2025
Year endedMarch 31, 2024
INCOME
Revenue from operations
-
Other Income
3.63
4.40
Total Income
EXPENDITURE
Employee Benefit expenses
528.81
555.37
Depreciation and amortization expenses 17.21
16.88
Financial Cost
1,097.82
864.41
Other Expenses
288.50
353.06
Total Expenses
1,932.34
1,789.72
PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAX
(1,928.71)
(1,785.32)
PROVISION FOR TAX
0.00
NET PROFIT /(LOSS)
FOR THE YEAR
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT,
beginning of the year
(14,729.05)
(12,943.73)
end of the year
(16,657.76)
Gross Revenue from operations during the year under reviewwas Rs. Nil. The net loss of the Company for the fiscal year2024 - 2025 is Rs. 1,928.71 Lakhs. There is no production ofLED TVs since April 2015 (Except in the month of August 2015)and of Air conditioners since June 2015 in the absence of anyorders. Further there was no change in the nature of business.
The Management Discussion Analysis and the report on CorporateGovernance are attached to the Directors’ Report and form partof this Annual Report.
Industrial Relations have been and continue to be harmoniousand cordial.
i) Statutory Auditors:
In accordance with the provisions of section 139 of Companies,Act, 2013, M/s G.D Apte & Co, Chartered Accountants (ICAIRegistration No. 100 515W) were appointed as statutoryAuditors of Company for a period of 5 years commencingfrom the conclusion of 37th Annual General Meeting till theconclusion of 42nd Annual General Meeting of the Company.The Company has received confirmation from Auditors thatthey are eligible to continue as the statutory auditors of theCompany.
During the year under review, there were no frauds reportedby the Auditors to the Audit Committee or Board under section143 (12) of Act.
The report given by M/s G.D Apte & Co, CharteredAccountants Chartered Accountants on financial statementfor the year ended March 31, 2025 is part of the AnnualReport.
The Board would like to submit that based on the criteriaprovided by the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules,2014, the Company is not required to maintain cost recordsand conduct cost Audit. During the current period as theCompany still continues to be out of the purview of turnovercriteria provided under the Companies (Cost Records andAudit) Rules, 2014, the Company has not appointed CostAuditor for financial year 2025-26.
The Company has communicated its intention to discontinuecost audit to the Ministry of Corporate affairs from time totime during the last three years. However, the Company hasnot received any response.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and regulation 24Aof SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement)Regulation, 2015 the Board of Directors of the Companyappointed M/s. SVD & Associates, Practicing CompanySecretaries (Firm Unique Code: P2013MH031900) as the‘Secretarial Auditors’ of the Company for five consecutiveyears commencing from FY 2025-2026 to FY 2029-2030based on the recommendation of Audit Committee ofDirectors and subject to the approval of the Members atthe ensuing AGM of the Company. They have confirmedthat their appointment complies with the eligibility criteria interms of Listing Regulations. The resolution seeking Members’approval for their appointment forms part of the Notice.
The Secretarial Audit Report given by M/s. SVD & Associates,Practicing Company Secretaries for the financial year 2024¬2025 is annexed as Annexure - B.
As per regulation 24A of SEBI (Listing Obligation andDisclosure Requirement) Regulation, 2015 the Company hassubmitted the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report, issuedby M/s. SVD & Associates, Practicing Company Secretarieswith the BSE Limited where shares of the Company arelisted. It is also available on the website of the Companywww.sharpindialimited.com.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) and Section 134(3) (a) of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 (1) of the Companies(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Returnof the Company as on March 31, 2024, filed with Registrar ofCompanies, is available on the website of the Company www.sharpindialimited.com. The Company shall upload the annualreturn for FY 2024-25 on the website of the Company once thesame is filed with Registrar of Companies.
The Company is committed to achieving and adhering to thehighest standards of corporate governance and it constantlybenchmark itself with best practices in this regard. A reportunder regulation 34 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & DisclosureRequirements) Regulation, 2015 on corporate governance forfinancial year 2024-25 along with a certificate issued by theCompany Secretary in whole time practice confirming compliance
with the mandatory requirements as stipulated in chapter IV ofthe listing regulations, forms part of this report.
During the year under review, five Board Meetings were held onMay 29, 2024, August 13, 2024, October 29, 2024, December13, 2024 and February 11, 2025. The time gap between twoconsecutive meetings did not exceed one hundred and twentydays. The details of which are given in the Corporate GovernanceReport.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 134(3) (c) and 134 (5) ofthe Companies Act, 2013, in respect of Directors’ ResponsibilityStatement, it is hereby confirmed that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financialyear ended on 31st March 2025, the applicableaccounting standards have been followed and that there areno material departures;
b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies andapplied them consistently and made judgments and estimatesthat are reasonable and prudent, so as to give a true andfair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the endof the financial year and of the loss of the Company for thatperiod;
c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 forsafeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventingand detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a goingconcern basis;
e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to befollowed by the Company and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and are 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.
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meetthe criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6)of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI(Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015. In the opinion of the Board, there has been no change inthe circumstances which may affect their status as IndependentDirectors of the Company and the Board is satisfied of theintegrity, expertise, and experience of all Independent Directorson the Board.
11. COMPANY’S POLICY ON DIRECTORS’ APPOINTMENT,AND REMUNERATION INCLUDING CRITERIA FORDETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS, POSITIVE ATTRIBUTESAND INDEPENDENCE OF A DIRECTOR:
The Board had on the recommendation of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee framed a policy for selection andappointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and SeniorManagement Personnel and their remuneration. The policy isappended as ‘Annexure - A’ to this Report. The said policy isalso available on the website of the Company and the link ofthe same is ; https://www.sharpindialimited.com/media/original/Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf
A director shall possess appropriate skills, experience andknowledge in one or more fields of engineering, finance,law, management, sales, marketing, administration, research,corporate governance, operations or other disciplines relatedto the Company's business.
A director shall be a person of integrity, who possessesrelevant expertise and experience and who shall upholdethical standards of integrity and probity; act objectively andconstructively; exercise his responsibilities in a bona-fidemanner in the interest of the Company; devote sufficienttime and attention to his professional obligations for informedand balanced decision making; and assist the Company inimplementing the best corporate governance practices.
An Independent director should meet the requirements ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations 2015concerning independence of directors.
12. EXPLANATIONS OR COMMENTS BY THE BOARD ON EVERYQUALIFICATION, RESERVATION OR ADVERSE REMARKS ORDISCLAIMER MADE (1) BY THE STATUTORY AUDITORS INTHEIR REPORT AND (2) BY THE COMPANY SECRETARIESIN PRACTICE IN THEIR SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:
We draw your attention to Note No. 33 to the financial statementswhich states that the Company has ceased production and revenueoperations from the financial year ended March 31, 2016 andincurred net loss of Rs. 1,928.71 Lakhs for the year ended March31, 2025 and accumulated losses aggregate to Rs. 16,657.76Lakhs as of March 31, 2025. There is no production of LEDTVs from April, 2015 and of Air Conditioners since June, 2015onwards in the absence of any orders. However, the managementconsiders the going concern assumption as appropriate in viewof continued financial and operational support from the holdingcompany.
Significant time has elapsed after cessation of the productionactivity and in the absence of Board approved business planand scheme of revival, the impact on the financial statementswhich have been prepared by the management under the goingconcern assumption, cannot be ascertained.
Management response to statutory Auditors qualification /comment on the Company’s financial statement.
During the quarter and year ended on March 31, 2025, theCompany incurred a loss of Rs. 457.13 Lakhs and Rs. 1,928.71Lakhs respectively. The accumulated losses of the Companyas at March 31, 2025, are Rs. 16,657.76 Lakhs. There is noproduction of LED TVs from April, 2015 and of Air Conditionerssince June, 2015 onwards in the absence of any orders.
However, the Company continues to receive financial andoperational support from Sharp Corporation, Japan, the majorityshareholder and holding company and as at March 31, 2025, theCompany has received a support letter from Sharp Corporation,Japan for financial and operational support until March 31, 2026.Based on this continued support from the holding company, themanagement is of the opinion that the Company will be able tocontinue as a going concern. Nevertheless, the recognition andmeasurement of assets has been considered at cost in case ofFreehold Land and that in case of other assets, at lower of theircarrying value or net realizable value. Therefore, in the opinionof the management, no further adjustments would be required ifgoing concern assumption is not considered as appropriate.
(2) OBSERVATIONS / COMMENTS IN SECRETARIAL AUDITREPORT.
The suspension of trading in securities of the Company for non¬compliances of Regulation 33 of SEBI (LODR) for FY 2023-24and trading in the shares was allowed on Trade for Trade basisin Z group only on the first trading day of every week for sixmonths w.e.f. December 18, 2023. The trading in securitieswas fully suspended w.e.f. July 9, 2024. After submission ofrequisite documents and payment of necessary fees and fine toBSE Limited, suspension was revoked and trading in shares ofCompany resumed w.e.f. February 05, 2025.
Management response to Secretarial Auditors observations/ comments.
The observations made by the Secretarial Auditor are self¬explanatory and do not call for any further clarification from theManagement. The Company has paid the necessary fine and fees.Further on submission of requisite documents the suspensionof share trading was revoked and share trading resumed w.e.fFebruary 5 2025.
13. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTSUNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
The Company has not given any loans, guarantees or has notmade any investments during the financial year 2024-2025 underreview.
14. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITHRELATED PARTIES:
The Company has obtained prior approval of the Audit Committeefor all the related party transactions entered into by the Companyfor the financial year ended on 31st March 2025. A statementgiving details of all related party transactions entered pursuantto the approval so granted is placed before the Audit Committeefor their review on a quarterly basis. The policy on relatedparty transactions as approved by the Board of Directors hasbeen displayed on the website of the Company https://www.sharpindialimited.com.
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Act, read with Rule 8(2) of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the particulars of transactionswith related parties are provided in Form AOC-2 which is annexedas Annexure “C” to this report. Related Party disclosures asper Ind AS 24 have been provided in Note 29 to the financialstatements.
15. THE STATE OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY:
State of Company’s affairs has been covered as a part of thisreport under the financial results & Management Discussion andAnalysis (MD&A).
16. THE AMOUNT, IF ANY, WHICH, IT PROPOSES TO CARRY TOANY RESERVES: Nil
17. THE AMOUNT, IF ANY, WHICH IT RECEOMMENDS SHOULDBE PAID BY WAY OF DIVIDEND: Nil.
18. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY,AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANYWHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THEFINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THEFINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THEREPORT:
There are no Material changes and commitments, affecting thefinancial position of the Company which have occurred betweenthe end of the financial year on 31 st March, 2025 to which thefinancial statements relate and the date of this report.
19. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTIONAND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO etc.:
Conservation of Energy & Technology Absorption etc:
The Company is conscious about its responsibility towardsenvironment protection and it lays great emphasis towards a safeand clean environment and continues to adhere to all regulatoryrequirements and guidelines.
Expenditure on Research & Development
Amount Rs. Lakhs
Capital
0
Recurring
Total
Total R&D Expenditure as a percentage
of total sales turnover
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Out go:
Amount
Rs. Lakhs
Foreign Exchange outgo
6.12
Foreign Exchange earning
20. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company has in place a Risk Management Policy pursuant tosection 134 of the Companies Act, 2013. Your Company believesthat managing and mitigating the risk maximizes the returns. Riskmanagement comprises all the organizational rules and actionsfor early identification of risks in the course of doing businessand the management of such risks. The Company identifies allstrategic, operational & financial risks by analyzing and assessingthe operations of the Company.
21. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY:
This policy is not applicable to the Company at present.
22. MANNER OF ANNUAL EVALUATION OF BOARDPERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE OF ITS COMMITTEESAND OF DIRECTORS:
As per the policy and criteria laid down by the Nomination &Remuneration Committee, provisions of the Companies Act 2013 &SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, the performance evaluation of the independent directorswas carried out by the entire board, excluding the Director beingevaluated and the performance of the non- independent directorswas carried out by the independent directors who also reviewedthe performance of the Board as a whole. The Board’s functioningwas evaluated on various aspects including structure of the Board,and qualifications, experience of the directors being evaluated.The evaluation of Committees was carried out by Board Members.
23. THE DETAILS OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIALPERSONNEL:
a) Appointment and resignation during the year
During the year Mr. Masao Terada has resigned as an Non¬executive Director w.e.f October 31, 2024. Mr. Prashant Asherand Ms. Bhumika Bhatra has retired as Independent Directorsof Company w.e.f November 11, 2024 due to completion of theirtenure. Further Mr. Makoto Izumi was appointed non- executiveDirector of Company w.e.f November 1, 2024 and has resignedon same day w.e.f November 1, 2024 due to his preoccupation.Mr. Nachiket Deo was appointed as Non- Executive IndependentDirector w.e.f 1st November 2024. Mrs. Archana Lakhe wasappointed as Additional Non- Executive Independent Directorw.e.f November 1, 2024 and Mr. Shoki Tano was appointed asAdditional Non- Executive Director w.e.f 13th December 2024.The shareholders approved their appointment as non- executiveIndependent Director and non- executive Director respectively by
way of postal ballot on January 20, 2025.
Further, Mr. Srirang Mahabhagwat, Company Secretary of theCompany had resigned w.e.f December 20, 2024 and Mr.Chandranil Belvalkar was appointed as Company Secretary ofthe Company w.e.f December 20, 2024.
b) Director proposed to be re-appointed at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting
In accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 andthe Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Naoki Hatayamanon-executive Director retire by rotation as Director of the Companyand being eligible he has offered himself for re-appointment atthe ensuing AGM.
Mr. Abhijeet Bhagwat was appointed as an independent directorvide postal ballot resolution passed on December 31, 2020 for aperiod of five years w.e.f October 02, 2020 to October 01, 2025.Further Based on the recommendation of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee, his re-appointment for a second termof five years is proposed at the ensuing AGM for the approval ofthe Members by way of special resolution. The resolution seekinghis appointment forms part of the notice.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act, theindependent directors have submitted declaration that theymeet the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6)of the Act along with Rules framed thereunder and Regulation16(1)(b) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015(“SEBI Listing Regulations”). He has further affirmed complianceof Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior management personand Schedule IV of the Act. There has been no change in thecircumstances affecting their status as independent director ofthe Company. The brief details and justification for appointmentof Mr. Abhijeet Bhagwat is given in the Notice of the AnnualGeneral Meeting.
During the year under review, the non-executive directors of theCompany had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with theCompany, other than sitting fees for the purpose of attendingmeetings of the Board/Committee of the Company.
The Criteria for selection/ appointment of Independent Directorsand Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors include skills,expertise, qualifications, experience and leadership, managerialexperience, diversity, risk management and corporate governance.In the opinion of the board of directors above mentioned Directorspossess such skills.
24. THE NAMES OF THE COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOMEOR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTUREOR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR:
There are no companies which have become/ceased to besubsidiaries, joint ventures and associate companies during theyear.
The Company has not accepted any Deposits under Chapter Vof the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India had revised theSecretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board of Directors(SS-1) and Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2)with effect from 1st October 2017. The Company is in compliancewith the revised secretarial standards.
During the period no significant material orders have been passedby the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impact thegoing concern status of the Company and its future operations.
During the reporting year, neither the statutory auditors nor thesecretarial auditor has reported to the audit committee, underSection 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013, any instances offraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees,the details of which would need to be mentioned in the Board’sreport.
Company has appropriate and adequate internal financial controlsystems in place considering the nature and size of the business.These are regularly tested by Internal and statutory Auditors ofthe Company. The Internal Audit observations & the corrective/follow-up actions are reported to the Audit Committee. Thecontrols were tested and no reportable material weaknesses.The qualification given by the auditors is a case of judgementand in our opinion does not affect the internal financial controlssystem put in place by the Company. Further it does not haveany material impact on the financials of the Company.
30. INFORMATION FORMING PART OF THE DIRECTORS REPORTPURSUANT TO SECTION 197(12) OF THE COMPANIES ACT,2013 AND RULE NO. 5 OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENTAND REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL)RULES, 2014:
The relevant information required to be given under section 197(12)of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule no. 5 of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014, is annexed at 'Annexure - D' to this Report.
Composition of the Audit and other committees and other relevantinformation has been given in the section ‘Corporate Governance’.
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy to provide aformal vigil mechanism to the directors and employees to reportconcerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud. ThePolicy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization ofemployees who avail of the mechanism and also provides fordirect access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee to reportthe concerns. During the year under review your Company hasnot received any complaints, under the said mechanism. Thispolicy has been posted on the website of the Company- www.sharpindialimited.com.
Familiarization programs are conducted for the independentdirectors of the Company to make them familiar with theCompany’s policies, operations, business models etc. and thedetails about the same are available on the website of theCompany www.sharpindialimited.com.
34. POLICY UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMENAT THE WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION ANDREDRESSAL) ACT, 2013 AND COMPLIANCE UNDERMATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961:
The Company is in compliance with the requirements under theMaternity Benefit Act, 1961. Further Company has zero tolerancefor sexual harassment at the workplace and in terms of theprovisions of the Sexual Harassment of Woman at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Companyhas formulated a policy to prevent sexual harassment of womenat the workplace. The policy aims to provide protection to thewomen employees at the workplace and prevent and redressthe complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace. Internalcomplaint committee has been setup for redressal of complaintsreceived regarding sexual harassment. All employees are covered
under the policy. Disclosure of cases/status during the year underreview Sexual Harassment of Woman at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
a. Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in theyear: Nil
b. Number of complaints disposed of during the year : Nil
c. Number of cases pending for more than Ninety days: Nil.
Your Directors express their gratitude for the valued and timelysupport and guidance received from Sharp Corporation, Japan
and also wish to place on record their appreciation for the co¬operation extended by the Bankers, Financial Institutions andits valued investors. The Board also acknowledges the untiringefforts and contribution made by the Company’s employees.
Makarand Date Abhijeet Bhagwat
Managing Director Director
DIN: 08363458 DIN: 01981922
Date: : August, 08, 2025 Date: August 08, 2025Place: Pune Place: Pune