Your Directors are pleased to present the 32nd (Thirty Second) Annual Report of Redington Limited ("Redington" or "the Company")along with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended on March 31,2025.
Consolidated Financial Results
2024-25
2023-24
SISA
ROW
Consolidated
Revenue from operations
50,005.59
49,328.06
99,333.65
42,328.16
47,017.55
89,345.71
Other Income
64.50
163.57
228.07
75.34
188.50
263.84
Total Revenue
50,070.09
49,491.63
99,561.72
42,403.50
47,206.05
89,609.55
Total Expenses:
a) Cost of goods sold
47,624.73
46,489.07
94,113.80
40,180.29
44,100.24
84,280.53
b) Employee Benefits
376.37
1,046.87
1,423.24
332.29
957.15
1,289.44
c) Other Expenses
756.94
1,010.89
1,767.83
731.63
1,166.89
1,898.52
Profit before Interest, Depreciation,Exceptional item and Tax
1,312.05
944.80
2,256.85
1,159.29
981.77
2,141.06
a) Interest Expenses
139.91
190.32
330.23
190.51
194.80
385.31
b) Depreciation & Amortization expense
87.66
129.92
217.58
80.48
100.62
181.10
Profit before Exceptional item and Tax
1,084.48
624.56
1,709.04
888.30
686.35
1,574.65
Exceptional item
-
625.77
Profit before Tax
1,250.33
2,334.81
Tax Expense
297.06
217.13
514.19
239.39
96.65
336.04
Profit after Tax before NCI*
787.42
1,033.20
1,820.62
648.91
589.70
1,238.61
NCI*
215.78
19.99
Profit after Tax and NCI*
817.42
1,604.84
569.71
1,218.62
*NCI- Non-Controlling Interests
SISA (Singapore, India & South Asia) & ROW (Rest of the World)
The Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of theCompany for the financial year 2024-25 have been prepared inaccordance with the Indian Accounting Standards ("Ind AS") asrequired under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act and SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI ListingRegulations") the said Consolidated Financial Statements formspart of the Annual Report.
The consolidated revenue of the Company for the financialyear was '99,333.65 crores as against '89,345.71 crores in theprevious financial year, registering a growth of 11.2%, while theconsolidated net profit for the year grew by 9.9% to '1,339.72crores (excluding post-tax gain from disinvestment of Paynet) asagainst '1,218.62 crores in the previous financial year.
The Basic Earnings per Share (EPS) on a consolidated basisincreased to '17.14/- (excluding post-tax gain from disinvestmentof Paynet) for the financial year under review as compared to' 15.59 /- for the previous financial year.
A detailed analysis on the financial performance of the Companyis given as part of the Management Discussion and AnalysisReport, which forms part of this Report.
In line with the Company's Dividend Distribution Policy, (https://redingtongroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf) the Board of Directors at their meetingheld on May 19, 2025, recommended a dividend of '6.80/- perequity share (i.e., 340% of the face value) for the financial year2024-25. This dividend, expected to result in pay-out of '531.61crores, is subject to the approval of members at the ensuingAnnual General Meeting and deduction of income tax at source,as applicable.
The financial statements of the Company for the year endedMarch 31,2025, were approved by the Board of Directors on May19, 2025, on which date the statutory auditors of the Companysubmitted their report thereon.
Your Company does not propose to transfer any amount to thegeneral reserve out of the amount available for appropriation.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company increasedits authorised share capital from '1,70,00,00,000/- (RupeesOne Hundred and Seventy Crores) divided into 85,00,00,000
(Eighty-Five Crores) equity shares of ' 2/- (Rupees Two) eachto ' 2,50,00,00,000/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty Crores)divided into 1,25,00,00,000 (One hundred and Twenty-Five Crores)equity shares of ' 2/- (Rupees Two) each ranking pari-passu in allrespects with the existing equity shares of the Company.
In recognition of the Company's robust financial performance,leading credit rating agencies CRISIL and ICRA have reaffirmedits long-term credit rating at AA (Stable) and short-term creditrating at A1 (Stable), reflecting confidence in the Company'sfinancial stability.
The Company's performance is discussed in the Management'sDiscussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of thisAnnual Report.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has two direct and onestep-down subsidiary in India, and, two direct and 51 step-down subsidiaries, overseas. The details of the subsidiariesincorporated/ ceased and under liquidation during the financialyear under review, as applicable, are given as part of Notes tothe consolidated financial statements.
(i) ProConnect Supply Chain Solutions Limited
ProConnect Supply Chain Solutions Limited (ProConnect)is a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Redington Limited.ProConnect is a trusted provider of Supply ChainManagement & Warehousing Solutions to industriesacross sectors. ProConnect's performance for the yearhas been driven more by focus on profitable growth andoperational excellence.
ProConnect's performance for FY 2024-25 was wellsupported by stabilisation and standardisation of processwith cost control measures. Customer expectations forenhanced value at optimized costs have led to increasedpressure on margins. However, with tighter control onvarious parameters and consistent efforts, the overallmargin was maintained at the desired level. The Company'srevenue grew by 5% and PAT has doubled compared to theprevious financial year. During the year two new majorcustomers were on-boarded and the company has enteredthe Qcom vertical with a leading brand. This has enhancedthe company's capability to handle hyperlocal markets.
ProConnect continues to maintain a strong strategic position,driven by its robust solution capabilities and focusedemphasis on Security, Loss Prevention, and Compliance.Key value drivers such as Speed, Accuracy, Visibility, andCost Optimization are effectively supported by a reliablevendor base and enabled through advanced technology.
The Company has consistently invested it's time, resourcesand effort in this direction to strengthen its role as astrategic and preferred partner for the customers.
(ii) Redserv Global Solutions Limited
Redserv Global Solutions Ltd (RGS) is a wholly ownedsubsidiary of Redington Limited, serving as the GlobalCapability Centre (GCC) for the Redington Group.
Over the years, RGS has steadily expanded its scope andscale—both geographically and functionally—to evolve intoa robust centralized shared services backbone.
RGS currently supports Redington's operations acrossMiddle East, Africa, Turkey, India, and Singapore. Itsfunctional coverage includes:
• Sales Order & Purchase Order Processing
• Credit & Master Data Management
• Accounting, Reconciliations, Reporting andPayroll processing
With a strong focus on Compliance, process optimization,technology enablement, and best practice implementation,RGS continues to enhance operational efficiency whilealigning closely with Redington's strategic objectives.
RGS operates through two delivery centres in Chennaiand is guided by a well-defined transformation roadmapthat leverages cutting-edge technology and continuousimprovement methodologies to solve business challengesand drive sustainable value.
Redington (India) Investments Limited (RIIL), an associateCompany of Redington Limited, was operating Apple retailstores in South India through its wholly owned subsidiary,Currents Technology Retail (India) Limited. It exited its businessin FY21 and accordingly, the Company is evaluating availablerestructuring options including winding up.
Redington's overseas operations are carried out through its twowholly owned subsidiaries, Redington International MauritiusLimited, Mauritius and Redington Distribution Pte Limited,Singapore. The Management's Discussion and Analysis covers thebusiness performance of both the entities and their subsidiaries.
(i) Redington International Mauritius Limited, Mauritius(RIML)
RIML delivered 3.18% year-over-year growth across theMiddle East, Turkey, and Africa (META), contributing 46%of Redington's consolidated revenue.
The operating landscape in META remained complex,shaped by a combination of regulatory, fiscal and currency-related pressures. Despite these headwinds, Redington'sbalanced approach enabled stability and modest growthwith significant progress in strategic areas:
• Cloud business recorded triple-digit growth, reflectingstrong momentum and partner alignment in buildingfuture-ready digital capabilities.
• USD 74 million profit realized from the divestiture ofPaynet business in Turkey (subsidiary of Arena)
• The UAE emerged as the best-performing market bygrowing 21.29%, driven by diversified growth acrossboth commercial and consumer segments.
• Africa as a geo grew well this year on the back of strongenterprise wins and a strong mobility performance
• Saudi Market saw a correction with a pause theCountry took on the Mega and the Giga projects thatwere launched in the first half of the year. We saw thesecond half market revive and we were quick to seizethe opportunities as well
• Our e-commerce portal and our focus on growing thebusiness from the long tail of partners helped expandour reach with quality and speed
RIML continues to build on its leadership across META,balancing transformation, profitability, and regionalexecution strength.
(ii) Redington Distribution Pte Limited, Singapore (RDPL)
In 2025, RDPL is entering a new chapter-expanding beyondits established base in South Asia and launching operationsin Malaysia as the first step in a broader ASEAN strategy.While our presence in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal,Bhutan, and the Maldives continues to provide stability andgrowth, Southeast Asia now stands at the forefront of ourexpansion plans.
This move reflects ASEAN's rapid digital transformation,strong economic fundamentals, and increasinglyinnovation-friendly policy environment. Malaysia, with itsadvanced tech infrastructure and strategic location, offersa compelling entry point into a region characterised byrising consumer demand and digital adoption.
RDPL is adapting its offerings to local needs, forging regionalpartnerships, and investing in talent to deliver tailored ITsolutions that address ASEAN's unique challenges andopportunities. We view this expansion not just as marketgrowth, but as an opportunity to contribute to the region'sdigital progress.
As the global economy continues to shift, RDPL is positioningitself as a key enabler of digital advancement acrossSoutheast Asia and South Asia (SESA), building resilient,future-ready solutions for an increasingly interconnectedand digitally driven regional ecosystem.
During the year under review:
• Redington Gulf FZE, a wholly owned step-downsubsidiary of the Company, transferred all itsshares in Proconnect Supply Chain Logistics LLC,representing 100% of the share capital, to ProconnectHolding Limited. The regulatory approvals related tothe transfer were completed on April 3, 2024.
• On July 16, 2024, the divestment of Citrus ConsultingServices FZ LLC, UAE - a wholly owned subsidiary ofRedington Gulf FZE and a step-down subsidiary of theCompany was completed.
• Redington Distribution Pte Limited, a wholly ownedsubsidiary of the Company, incorporated a new entityin Malaysia named Redington Malaysia Sdn Bhd onJune 25, 2024.
• By way of internal restructuring, the ownership ofPaynet (Kibris) Odeme Hizmetleri Ltd., a step-downsubsidiary of the Company, was transferred fromPaynet Odeme Hizmetleri A.S. to Arena BilgisayarSanayi ve Ticaret. Prior to the transfer, Paynet (Kibris)Odeme Hizmetleri Ltd. was a wholly owned subsidiaryof Paynet Odeme Hizmetleri A.S.
• By way of internal restructuring, Cadensworth FZEtransferred its entire 49% shareholding in ProconnectSaudi LLC to Proconnect Supply Chain Logistics LLC.As a result, Proconnect Saudi LLC is now a whollyowned subsidiary of Proconnect Supply ChainLogistics LLC.
• The disinvestment of Paynet Odeme Hizmetler A.§ tolyzi Payment and Electronic Money Services Inc. wascompleted on February 13, 2025.
• The name of our step-down subsidiary, OnlineElektronik Ticaret Hizmetleri Anonim §irketi, hasbeen changed to Arena Labs Teknoloji QozumleriAnonim §irketi.
A report on the performance and financial position ofeach of the subsidiaries, associates and joint venturecompanies is provided in the Notes to the consolidatedfinancial statements.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Actread with Rule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,a statement containing salient features of the financialstatements of the Company's subsidiaries and Associatesin Form AOC-1 is attached as Annexure E to this report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, thefinancial statements of the Company, consolidated financialstatements along with relevant documents and separateaudited financial statements in respect of the subsidiariesare available on the website of the Company at https://redingtongroup.com/financial-reports/
The Company has formulated a Policy for determiningMaterial Subsidiaries. The Policy is available on theCompany's website and can be accessed at https://redingtongroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Policy-for-determining-Material-Subsidiaries.pdf
There are no material changes and commitments affecting thefinancial position of the Company which occurred between the
end of the financial year to which the financial statements relateand the date of this report. There has also been no change in thebusiness of the Company.
Your Company believes in adopting best practices of corporategovernance and adhering to Corporate Governance guidelines,as laid out in SEBI Listing Regulations. Corporate governance isabout promoting fairness, transparency, and accountability in themanagement and decision-making processes of an organization.It is the foundation for building trust with Members andstakeholders. The Corporate Governance Report of the Companyfor the financial year 2024-25 forms part of this Annual Report.
The Company has obtained a certificate from M/s RBJV &Associates, Practising Company Secretary, on compliance withcorporate governance norms under the SEBI Listing Regulationsand the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer (CEO/CFO)certification as required under the SEBI Listing Regulations isappended to the Corporate Governance Report.
The Corporate Governance Report of the Company contains thenecessary declaration regarding compliance with the Code ofConduct of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
During the financial year, Mr. V.S Hariharan (DIN: 05352003) wasappointed as the Managing Director & Group Chief ExecutiveOfficer of the Company for a period of five years with effectfrom February 05, 2025, to February 04, 2030. The same wasapproved by the members of the Company through postal balloton April 11,2025.
The Company has received declarations from all the IndependentDirectors of the Company confirming that,
(a) they meet the criteria of independence prescribed underthe Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations;
(b) they have registered their names in the IndependentDirectors' Databank, and
(c) there have been no change in the circumstances which mayaffect their status as Independent Director during the year.
All Independent Directors have affirmed compliance to the codeof conduct for Independent Directors as prescribed in ScheduleIV to the Act.
The terms and conditions of appointment of the IndependentDirectors are placed on the website of the Company at https://redingtongroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Terms-and-Conditions-of-Appointment-of-Independent-Director.pdf
Mr. Tu, Shu Chyuan, (DIN: 02336015), Non-Executive Non¬Independent Director, retires by rotation at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting ("AGM") and being eligible, offers himself for re¬appointment. The resolutions seeking approval of the membersfor his re-appointment has been incorporated in the Notice tothe AGM of the Company along with brief details about him.
Based on performance evaluation and the recommendationof the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Boardrecommends his re-appointment.
The Company has also disclosed the Director's familiarizationprogramme on its website at https://redingtongroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Familiarisation-Programme-2024-25.pdf
During the year, the Non-Executive Directors of the Company hadno pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, otherthan sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expensesincurred by them for attending meetings of the Company.
The details of the composition of the Board and its Committeesand various meetings held during the financial year are givenin the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of thisAnnual Report.
All the recommendations made by the Nomination andRemuneration Committee were approved by the Board.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(51) and 203 of the Act, theKey Managerial Personnel of the Company are Mr. V.S. Hariharan,Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. S VKrishnan, Finance Director (Whole-time), Mr. Ramesh Natarajan,Chief Executive Officer, Mr. V Ravi Shankar, Chief Financial Officerand Mr. K Vijayshyam Acharya, Company Secretary.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Act, theBoard of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability,confirm that:
a) in the preparation of the annual financial statements forthe year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable AccountingStandards had been followed along with proper explanationrelating to material departures.
b) for the financial year ended March 31,2025, such accountingpolicies as mentioned in the notes to the financialstatements have been applied consistently and judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent have beenmade to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of theCompany at the end of the financial year and of the profit ofthe Company for the financial year ended March 31,2025;
c) that proper and enough care has been taken for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assetsof the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
d) the annual financial statements have been prepared on agoing concern basis;
e) that proper internal financial controls were followed bythe Company and that such internal financial controls areadequate and were operating effectively;
f) that proper systems have been devised to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable lawswere in place and that such systems were adequate andoperating effectively.
Auditors
Statutory Auditors
M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants (FirmRegistration No.008072S) Statutory Auditors of the Company holdoffice till the conclusion of thirty- fourth AGM of the Company.
The Auditor's report to the Members on the standalone andconsolidated financial statement for the year ended March 31,2025, does not contain any qualification, observation or adversecomment. The Auditor's Report is enclosed with the financialstatements in this Annual Report.
Cost Records and Cost Audit
Maintenance of Cost Records and requirement of Cost Audit asprescribed under Section 148(1) of the Act do not apply to thebusiness activities carried out by the Company.
Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act, read withRule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board, at its meeting heldon October 29, 2024, approved the appointment of M/s. RBJV &Associates, Practising Company Secretaries (Firm Registrationnumber P2016TN053800), to conduct the Secretarial Audit ofthe Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. TheCompany has received consent from them to act as such.
The Secretarial Audit report for the financial year ended March31, 2025, in Form No. MR-3 is attached as Annexure D to thisReport. The Secretarial Audit report does not contain anyqualification, reservation or adverse remark.
Pursuant to Regulation 24(A) of SEBI Listing Regulations, theCompany has obtained an annual secretarial compliance reportfrom M/s. RBJV & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries(Firm Registration number P2016TN053800), and the same hasbeen submitted to the stock exchanges within the prescribedtime limit.
During the year under review, the Company has complied withall the applicable provisions of Secretarial Standard - 1 andSecretarial Standard - 2 issued by the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India and notified by the Ministry of CorporateAffairs of India.
Further, as per Section 204 of the Act read with Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014, and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has recommendedto appoint M/s. B Chandra & Associates, Company Secretaries,(Firm Registration No.P2017TN065700), as the SecretarialAuditors of the Company for a term of five (5) years commencingfrom financial year 2025-26 till financial year 2029-30, subject toapproval of the Members.
Details of Fraud Reported by Auditors in Terms of Section143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013
During the year under review, neither the Statutory Auditors northe Secretarial Auditors has reported to the Audit Committee,under Section 143(12) of the Act, any instances of fraud committedagainst the Company by its officers or employees.
Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3) of the Actand Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration)Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company as on March 31,2025, is available on Company's website at the Investor Sectionunder Financial Information at https://redingtongroup.com/financial-reports/.
Board Meetings Held During the Year
Five (5) meetings of the Board of Directors of your Companywere held during the financial year 2024-25. The maximumtime gap between any two Board meetings was less than 120days. Necessary quorum was present throughout all the Boardmeetings. A separate meeting of the Independent Directors ofthe Company was held on February 4, 2025.
The particulars of the meetings held and the attendance ofthe Directors in the meetings are detailed in the CorporateGovernance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.
Committees
As on March 31,2025, the Company had the following Committees:
• Audit Committee,
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee
• Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
• Risk Management Committee
• Corporate Social Responsibility & Environmental, Socialand Governance Committee, and
• Finance Committee.
Detailed notes on the composition of the Board and its Committeesare provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which formspart of the Annual Report.
Policy on Appointment and Remuneration of Directors
The Board based on the recommendation of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee, has laid down a policy on appointmentof Directors and remuneration to the Directors, Key ManagerialPersonnel and Other Employees.
- The objective of the policy for the appointment of Directorsis to facilitate the Nomination and Remuneration Committeeto evaluate the Directors and recommend to the Boardfor their appointment/ re-appointment and to ensure anoptimum composition of Executive, Non-Executive andIndependent Directors to maintain the independenceof the Board and separate its functions of governanceand management.
- The objective of the remuneration policy is to attract,motivate and retain qualified industry professionals forthe Board and Management to achieve its strategic goalsand to encourage behavior that is focused on long-termvalue creation while adopting the highest standards ofgood corporate governance. The remuneration policy ofthe Company is aimed at rewarding performance, basedon a continuous review of achievements and aligns with theexisting industry practices.
- The remuneration policy provides a framework for theremuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, andother employees.
The Company's policy on appointment of Directors andremuneration and other matters provided in Section 178(3) of theAct is available at the website at https://redingtongroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf
Particulars of Employees
The Disclosure pertaining to the remuneration and otherdetails as required under Section 197 (12) of the Act and Rule5 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, is given in Annexure B and forms partof this report.
The statement under Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 forms a part of this Report. However, as per first provisoto Section 136(1) of the Act and second proviso of Rule 5(3) ofthe Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, the Report and Financial Statementsare being sent to the Members of the Company excluding thesaid statement.
Performance Evaluation of the Board, Its Committees andDirectors
The evaluation of all the Directors, Committees and the Boardas a whole was conducted based on the criteria and frameworkapproved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. TheBoard evaluation process was completed for the financial year2024-25. The evaluation parameters and the process have beenexplained in the corporate governance report.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees or Investments UnderSection 186 of The Companies Act, 2013
The particulars of loans, guarantees and investments underSection 186 of the Act, read with the Companies (Meetings ofBoard and its Powers) Rules, 2014, for the financial year 2024-25form part of the Notes to the financial statements provided in thisAnnual Report. The Company has neither given guarantees norprovided security under Section 186 of the Act.
Particulars of Contracts or Arrangements with RelatedParties
During the financial year 2024-25, none of the transactions withrelated parties falls under the scope of section 188(1) of the Act.Information on transactions with related parties pursuant tosection 134(3) (h) of the Act read with rule 8(2) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure F in Form AOC-2.
The Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and ondealing with Related Party Transactions, as approved by theBoard, is available on the Company's website and can be accessedat https://redingtongroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/REDINGTON-RPT-Policy-v2-16-05-2023.pdf
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
Redington primarily carries out Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) activities through its trust, Foundation for CSR @Redington, by supporting its projects in the areas of education,employability skills training for the underprivileged andspecially abled, healthcare and environmental sustainability.The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee has formulatedand recommended to the Board a policy on CSR indicating theactivities to be undertaken by the Company which is available onthe website of the Company at https://redingtongroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CSR-Policy-Redington-Limited-.pdf
During the year, the Company spent '17.74 Crores on CSRactivities. The initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSRactivities and executive summary of the impact assessmentcarried out during the year are set out in Annexure C of thisreport. The composition of the CSR Committee is disclosedin the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of theAnnual Report.
Further, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company has certifiedthat CSR spending of the Company for the financial year 2024-25has been utilized for the purpose and in the manner approvedby the Board of Directors of the Company.
Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report andEnvironmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations,the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report forms partof this Annual Report. The Corporate Social Responsibility &Environment, Social and Governance (CSR & ESG) Committeedischarges its oversight responsibility on matters related toorganization wide ESG initiatives, priorities, and leading ESGpractices. The CSR & ESG Committee meets regularly at variousintervals to review progress on the ESG strategy of the Companyand reports to the Board.
Vigil Mechanism/Whistle-Blower Policy
The Company believes in the conduct of affairs of its constituentsfairly and transparently by adopting the highest standards ofprofessionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behaviour.Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Act, read withRule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers)Rules, 2014 and Regulation 4 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, andin accordance with the requirements of Securities and Exchange
Earnings in Foreign Currency:
Particulars
' in Crores
Rebates & discount
89.73
Dividends from overseas subsidiaries
682.68
FOB value of Exports
0.53
Others
0.39
Total
773.33
Expenditure in foreign currency:
'in Crores
CIF value of imports
3,496.54
Foreign Travel
2.22
Director's Sitting Fee
0.12
0.19
3,499.7
Prevention Of Sexual Harassment at Workplace
Your Company has constituted Internal Complaints Committeesas required under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, to considerand resolve all sexual harassment complaints. Your Companyhas framed a policy on the Sexual Harassment of Women toensure a free and fair enquiry process on complaints receivedfrom women employees about Sexual Harassment, also ensuringcomplete anonymity and confidentiality of information. Adequateworkshops and awareness on the policy are also created byimplementing learning modules for the employees. The number
Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) (Amendment)Regulations, 2018, the Board of Directors had approved the Policyon Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower to provide a framework forthe Company's employees and Directors to promote responsibleand secure whistleblowing in the organization across levels. Italso protects whistle-blowers who raise concerns about seriousirregularities within the Company.
The whistle Blower policy is hosted on the website of the Companyat https://redingtongroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Whistle-Blower-Policy-T2.pdf
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 readwith Investor Education and Protection Fund [IEPF] Authority(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, the Companyis required to transfer the unpaid or unclaimed dividend andshares in respect of which dividend entitlements are remainingunpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven consecutive years ormore by any shareholder, to IEPF. Accordingly, the Company hastransferred the unclaimed dividend of ' 1,58,148 pertaining tcthe financial year 2016-17 which remained unclaimed for sevenconsecutive years and the corresponding 2,416 shares to theIEPF authority.
Dividend for financial year 2023-24 on shares held by IEPFauthority amounting to ' 70,432 was also transferred to IEPF.The details of the shares due to be transferred to IEPF duringthe financial year 2025-26 are available on our website underShareholders' information.
Your Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaningof provisions of Chapter V of the Act, read with the Companies(Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, during the year endedMarch 31,2025.
There are no significant and material orders passed by theRegulators or Courts or Tribunals that would impact the goingconcern status of the Company.
Your Board confirms that there are no proceedings pendingagainst the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016 and that there is no instance of a one-time settlement withany Bank or Financial Institution, during the year under review.
The Company has prepared a comprehensive document onInternal Financial Controls (IFC) in line with the requirementsunder the Act which included Entity Level Controls (ELC),Efficiency Controls, Risk Controls, Fraud Preventative ControlsInformation Technology General Controls (ITGC) and InternalControls on Financial Reporting (ICFR). A brief note on IFCincluding ICFR is enclosed in this Report as Annexure A. TheCompany has adopted policies and procedures for ensuring
orderly and efficient conduct of its business, includingsafeguarding its assets, prevention and detection of fraud, errorreporting mechanisms and ensuring accuracy and completenessof financial statements. Based on the results of assessmentscarried out by Management, no reportable material weaknessesor significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internalfinancial controls were observed. The Board opines that theinternal controls adopted and implemented by the Companyfor the preparation of financial statements are adequateand sufficient.
Pursuant to Regulation 17 and Regulation 21 read with Part Dof Schedule II of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Risk ManagementCommittee evaluates the significant internal and external risksand ensures that appropriate methodology, processes andsystems are in place to monitor and evaluate risks associatedwith the business of the Company. The Board of Directorsreviewed the risk assessment and procedures adopted by theCompany for risk control and management and is of the opinionthat there are no risks that may threaten the existence of theCompany. The terms of reference of the Risk ManagementCommittee and activities of the Committee during the year areelaborated in the Corporate Governance Report.
The operations of your Company involve low energyconsumption. Adequate measures have, however, beentaken to conserve energy by way of optimizing the usageof energy.
Efforts made towards technology absorption: Your Companycontinues to use the latest technologies to improve thequality of services it offers. Digitalization and adoptionof cloud technology, virtualization and mobility resultedin better operational efficiencies and Turnaround Time(TAT). Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics facilitate keydecisions and improve process efficiency. Your Companyhas seamlessly and securely adopted the hybrid workingmodel and has been able to provide all employees withrelevant technology tools and connectivity to carry out thework without any interruption.
Import of Technology: The Company has not imported anytechnology during the year.
As a Company involved in the distribution of technologyproducts, your Company constantly innovates via strategicand qualitative initiatives to empower adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo
The details of Foreign Exchange earnings and expenditures
during the year are given below:
of complaints filed, disposed off and pending during the financialyear is disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, whichforms a part of this Annual Report.
The Company is in compliance with the Foreign ExchangeManagement Act, 1999 and the Regulations made thereunderwith respect to downstream investments made in its subsidiaries.
Your directors take this opportunity to gratefully acknowledgethe cooperation and support received from the Membersincluding the principal Members, suppliers, vendors, customers,bankers, business partners/associates, channel partners,financial institutions, and Regulatory/Government authorities tothe Company. The Directors record their appreciation for thecontributions made by employees of the Company, its subsidiariesand associates, for their hard work and commitment, towardsthe success of the Company. Their dedication and competencehave ensured that the Company continues to be a significantand leading player in the industry. We thank the Governmentsof various countries where we have our operations.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
J. Ramachandran
Place: Chennai Chairman
Date: May 19, 2025 DIN: 00004593