We have audited the accompanying Standalone Financial Statements of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ("the Company")which comprise the Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2025, and the Statement of Profit and Loss (including Other ComprehensiveIncome), Statement of Changes in Equity and the Statement of Cash Flows for the year then ended, and Notes to the StandaloneFinancial Statements, including a summary of the Material Accounting Policies and other explanatory information (hereinafterreferred to as "the Standalone Financial Statements") in which are included the returns of 29 divisions for the period ended onthat date audited by the Division Auditors of the company.
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid Standalone FinancialStatements give the information required by the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act") in the manner so required and give a true and fairview in conformity with the Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under section 133 of the Act read with the Companies (IndianAccounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended, ("Ind AS") and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, of thestate of affairs of the Company as at 31st March 2025, and its Profit, Total comprehensive income, Changes in Equity and its CashFlows for the year ended on that date.
We conducted our audit of the Standalone Financial Statements in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SA's) specifiedunder section 143(10) of the Act. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilitiesfor the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordancewith the Code of Ethics issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with the ethical requirements that arerelevant to our audit of the Standalone Financial Statements under the provisions of the Act and the Rules thereunder, and wehave fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that theaudit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
(I) Attention is invited to Notes to the Standalone Financial Statements extracted below:
Revision of pay scales of executives and workmen, with effect from 01.01.2017 was implemented in accordance with theguidelines issued by Department of Public Enterprises vide OM dated 03.08.2017 for executives and in accordance withthe Wage Agreement entered into between Management and Employees Union representative in 2019-20 in respect ofworkmen.
On an interpretation on pay refixation and pursuant to the directives of the Administrative Ministry, the pay fixation to berevised and the excess amount paid is to be recovered from the employees. Based on the directives Company issued a Circulardated 24.07.2021 and the communication dated 26.07.2021 for recovery of the excess amount.
While so, the Employees Union and Officers Association have filed Writ Petition with Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka to stayrecovery of excess amount of salary paid by the Company. The H'ble High court given verdict in favour of Officers Associationsby setting aside the Circular dated 24.07.2021 and the communication dated 26.07.2021 issued by the Management. Theorder of the H'ble High Court in favour of Officers was put up to the Board in its 490th Meeting held on 12.02.2025. Boardhas noted the judgement of the H'ble High Court and accorded approval to abide by the Court order. Accordingly, thedifferential amount withheld by the Management in respect of Ex-officers has to be released /refunded to the concernedEx-officers/Nominees along with applicable interest.
As per the Board approval, one increment impact amount of ' 2712 lakhs recovered from the retired/deceased/resignedemployees has been paid during 2024-25. Further, in respect of officers an amount of ' 18565 lakhs credited to salaries andwages in the earlier years and kept under claims receivable has been reversed during 2024-25. Accordingly, employees costfor the current year is not comparable with the corresponding previous year.
In respect of workmen, the order is awaited, hence, reduction of salaries and wages in respect of workmen continued for the yearended 31st March 2025 and ' 2444 lakhs effect given in the books towards this. Excess amount credited to salaries and wagesin respect of workmen has been shown under claims receivable (Gross) of ' 16390 lakhs as at 31st March 2025 (previous year:' 14282 lakhs).
Based on the final verdict, decision in respect of workmen will be taken and suitable effect will be carried out in the accounts.Note 49: Clause - 43D(ii)
Ministry vide OM dated 12.07.2023 has conveyed the approval for increasing the Company's contribution to the PensionScheme of Executives from existing 7% to 10% of Basic Pay DA w.e.f. 01.01.2017. Revision of Pension contributionfrom 7% to 10% of Basic Pay DA w.e.f 01.01.2017 has been made in respect of executives who are on the rolls of theCompany as on the date of implementation of the revised ceiling i.e. 01.01.2017. In respect of new incumbents who joinedthe Company post 01.01.2017, it will be effective from the date of appointment.
The additional liability accruing to the Company due to the increased ceiling, is ' 21776 lakhs pertaining to the period from1 January, 2017 to 31 March, 2024 (' 3719 lakhs for the year ended 31 March, 2025). The total additional financial impact onrevision of pension contribution upto 31st March 2024 has been given effect in the books of accounts during the year ended31 March, 2024. Accordingly, employees cost for the current year is not comparable with the corresponding previous year.
In respect of workmen, Company issued Circular dated 24.04.2025 has conveyed the approval for increasing the Company'scontribution to the Pension Scheme from existing 7% to 10% of Basic Pay DA w.e.f. 01.01.2025. Revision of Pensioncontribution from 7% to 10% of Basic Pay DA w.e.f 01.01.2025 has been made in respect of workmen who were on therolls of the Company as on the date of implementation of the revised ceiling.
The additional liability accruing to the Company due to the increased ceiling is ' 1051 lakhs pertaining to the period from1 January, 2025 to 31 March, 2025. The total additional financial impact on revision of pension contribution has been giveneffect in the books of accounts during the year ended 31 March, 2025. Accordingly, employees cost for the current year isnot comparable with the corresponding previous year.
Exceptional item represents ' 589 Lakhs received on 12th September 2024 for compensation received from the Office ofSpecial Land Acquisition Officer, Bangalore under KIADB Act, on compulsory acquisition of 315 Sq. Mtrs (0.078 Acres) of HALland at Beninganahalli Village, Bangalore by M/s Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
Inventory were damaged due to floods caused by rains during September 2022. Based on the internal technical assessment,the loss of Inventory was estimated as ' 7856 lakhs. Subsequently, based on the findings as part of the exercise to submitan insurance claim, the actual loss towards HAL owned items reassessed as '1001 lakhs and towards Customer owned andsister division owned items as ' 5590 lakhs. For the same, the provision was created in the books as redundancy chargesof ' 1001 lakhs and as replacement charges of ' 5590 lakhs during 2023-24. Based on the insurance claims submitted bythe division for HAL owned items, the Insurance Surveyor has assessed loss of ' 688 lakhs, for which an advance amount of' 250 lakhs is received as interim settlement and for the balance receivable from insurer of ' 438 Lakhs is shown under claimsreceivable as at 31st March 2025. Further, during the year, based on the feedback received from OEMs on retraival of theitems, the Company has re assessed the loss of inventory as ' 3664 Lakhs against ' 5590 lakhs assessed during 2023-24.Hence, ' 3664 lakhs has been retained under Provision for Replacement and Future Charges and the balance provision of' 1926 lakhs towards inventory retrieved back has been reversed during 2024-25. Insurance claims of ' 688 lakhs admittedby the Insurer, hence redundancy charges for the same amount has been reversed during 2024-25.
One overhauled Su-30 Aircraft having tail no. SB-182 got crashed during a flight near Ozar, Nashik on 04th June 2024.HAL has taken an insurance policy for efforts and material used in overhaul, and preferred the claim with the InsuranceCompany for '14435 lakhs. An amount of ' 14071 lakhs have been advised for payment by Insurance Company afterdeducting policy Administration charges. The disbursement has been received by HAL Nasik on 17th January 2025.
Further, Brought on Charge (BOC) action of SB-182 was not completed and Aircraft was under custody & control of HAL.Board of Investigation (BOI) has been setup for finding the exact reason for the accident of aircraft. Customer is also demandingfor the replacement of equivalent Aircraft. As there is no replacement aircraft (Cat-B) available, out of prudence, provision of' 84336 lakhs for new aircraft have been created during 2024-25.
Existing FPQ (arising out of 3rd PPRC) is up to 2022-23. 4th PPRC is under progress, due to which the prices for the year 2023¬24 and onwards is yet to be firmed up. Hence pending finalisation of approval for the fixation of FPQ prices for the year2023-24 and 2024-25, sales have been recognized provisionally based on the indices provided by Air HQ.
During the year ended 31.03.2024, Divisions have recognized FPQ sales by considering the FPQ price of 2022-23, applyingindices of 2023-24. For the year ended 31.03.2025, Divisions have recognized FPQ sales by considering the provisional priceof 2023-24, and applying indices of 2024-25.
The Company has provided Performance Related Pay for the year as per the Guidelines issued by Department of PublicEnterprises.
During the year 2011, C&AG observed that the profits earned from short term deposits is an incidental activity and not acore activity of the Company and inclusion of the interest income from these deposits for PRP computation had led to excessof payment of ' 4318 lakhs to its executives. Based on HAL reply on difficulties in recovery, the C&AG vide letter dated11th November 2024, suggested that the issue of difficulties in retrospective recovery of excess amount of ' 4318 lakhs paidon account of PRP for the year 2009-10 to 2011-12 be placed before the Board for obtaining waiver and disclose in thefinancial statements.
In compliance with the C&AG letter, the issue of difficulties in retrospective recovery of excess amount paid on account of PRPfor the year 2009-10 to 2011-12 to its Executives was placed before HAL Board in its 488th Meeting held on 16th December2024.
After deliberation, HAL Board approved the waiver from recovery of ' 4318 lakhs of excess payment of PRP for the year2009-10 to 2011-12 to its Executives. Necessary accounting treatment has been done in the accounts for the year ended31.03.2025.
Balance shown under Trade Receivables, Trade Payable, Claims Receivable, Advance against Goods and Services, CapitalAdvances, deposits and stock / materials lying with sub-contractors / fabricators are under reconciliation. Since the Companyis a Government entity under the control of Ministry of Defence (MoD), around 98% of the Company's turnover, around 98%of Trade receivables and Contract Assets, around 97% of Claims receivables and around 99% of the customer advances iswith respect to Government and Government related entities. The bills are raised on the customers by the divisions locatedat various places and reconciliation is carried out on an ongoing basis. However, Management does not expect to have anymaterial financial impact of such pending confirmation / reconciliation.
An incidence of cyber fraud in the Division was noticed by the Management where the advance payment of ' 55 lakhs(USD 63,405.44) was transferred to a different bank account due to compromised email received from different domainother than the original source (vendor) and the matter was referred to Cybercrime cell and was also taken up with NIC forfurther investigation of any breach of NIC server. An amount of ' 55 lakhs has been transferred to Claim Receivable-CreditImpaired (Note-19) and provision for same has been made in the books of accounts during the financial year 2024-25.Further accounting treatment will be made based on the outcome of investigation in this regard.
A Section 8 Company has been formed (Under Companies Act 2013) in the name of "Systems Testing and Researchfor Advanced Materials Foundation (STREAM)". The total project cost ' 49.68 Crs comprising of Govt. Grant-in-Aid of' 36.864 Crs and SPV partners contribution ' 12.816 Crs. Wherein M/s Microlab will be the lead with equity contributionof 20%, BEML-20%, HAL-20%, Vaidheswaran Industries-10%, & TIDCO-30%. STREAM was incorporated with a visionof creating easy access and addressing the testing needs of domestic defence industry. STREAM was incorporated on18th September 2024. HAL has made an investment of ' 20 lakhs towards subscription of 20000 Equity shares of ' 100 eachon 18th November 2024. Further HAL made an investment of ' 41.25 lakhs towards subscription of 41250 Equity Sharesof ' 100 each, pending allotment, the amount of investment shown under share application money under currentfinancial assets.
(II) We draw attention that the Company is not complying with Regulation 17(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, and Section 149(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 pertaining to the requiredcomposition of its Board of Directors.
(III) We draw attention to the fact that, due to the absence of the requisite number of Independent Directors, the Company hasnot been able to reconstitute the Audit Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Consequently, theCompany is not in compliance with the provisions of Section 177 and Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, as well asRegulation 18(1) and Regulation 19(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Thisconstitutes a non-compliance with the applicable statutory requirements.
Our opinion is not modified in respect of these matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the StandaloneFinancial Statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of Standalone FinancialStatements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. We havedetermined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report.
Key Audit Matters
Response to Key Audit Matters & Conclusion
a) Revenue recognition
(Ind AS 115)
The revenue standard establishes a comprehensiveframework for determining whether, how much and whenrevenue is recognized. This involves certain key judgmentsrelating to identification of distinct performanceobligations, determination of transaction price ofidentified performance obligation, the appropriatenessof the basis used to measure revenue recognized overa period. Additionally, the standard mandates robustdisclosures in respect of revenue and periods over whichthe remaining performance obligations will be satisfiedsubsequent to the balance sheet date.
Our audit approach consisted testing of the design and
operating effectiveness of the internal controls and substantive
testing as follows:
• Evaluated the appropriateness of the disclosuresprovided under the revenue standard and assessed thecompleteness and mathematical accuracy of the relevantdisclosures.
• Evaluated the design of internal controls relating toimplementation of the revenue standard.
• Selected a sample of continuing and new contracts, andtested the operating effectiveness of the internal control,relating to identification of the distinct performanceobligations and determination of transaction price.We carried out a combination of procedures involvingenquiry and observation, reperformance and inspectionof evidence in respect of operation of these controls.
• Selected a sample of continuing and new contracts andperformed the following procedures.
• Read, analysed and identified the distinct performanceobligations in these contracts.
• Compared these performance obligations with that ofidentified and recorded by the group.
• Considered the terms of the contracts to determine thetransaction price including any variable consideration toverify the transaction price used to compute revenue andto test the basis of estimation of the variable revenue.
• Examination of the correspondence relating to pricerevision and ascertained the reasonableness of theestimates.
• Sample of revenues disaggregated by type and serviceofferings was tested with the performance obligationsspecified in the underlying contracts.
Due to detailed procedures, a portion of is recognised basedon the most likely amount based on past experience and theconsistent practices followed. We have verified the proceduresrevenue recognition including unbilled revenue.
b)
Impairment of Trade Receivables
In respect of receivables from Government the Companydoes not make any impairment provision based on pastexperience.
We have verified the
i) Effectiveness of internal controls in place andprocedures followed in identifying the recoverability
The amount involved being significant balance and
of long outstanding dues.
management judgment we consider this as a Key AuditMatter
ii) The procedures and follow-up actions in ascertainingthe impairment of receivables.
Our audit procedures include evaluation of provisions madefor impairment in earlier years. We also made test checks ofinvoice wise collection details provided made in respect ofin the five preceding financial years and we concluded theManagement assumption is reasonable
c)
Contract Asset
Contract Assets represents the Company's right to receive the
Contract asset represents the revenue recognized but yet
consideration in exchange for the Goods or Services that the
to be invoiced to the customer.
Company has transferred to the customer, when that right isconditioned on something other than passage of time.
d)
Liquidated damages
The Company's contract with the customers has
We have verified the controls, period of delay, the expected
standard clause for liquidated damages for delayed
days of delay as on 31.03.2025 and also the calculation for
delivery. The Company's product has extended period
the liquidated damages recognized and found the system
of manufacturing; design approvals and inspection bycustomer at various stages which result in delay in certaincases leading to liquidated damages. The liquidateddamages recognized being significant in the statementof profit and loss, is considered a key audit matter in ouropinion.
followed and calculation to be in order.
e)
Work - in - Progress (WIP) - Inventories
Inventories include Work in Progress which have beenphysically verified by the Management based on physicalverification instructions.
Our Audit Procedures generally include review of
• Physical Verification instructions
• Physical verification reports
• Roll back procedures
• Examining the basis of valuation on a test checkbasis
Currently, the verification of WIP is done on annual basis. Thedivision wise WIP inventory was submitted from Divisions andconsolidated at H.O. level.
Based on the above audit procedures we conclude that thevaluation of WIP is proper
f)
Pay Refixation
Revision of pay scales of executives and workmen, witheffect from 01.01.2017 was implemented in accordancewith the guidelines issued by Department of PublicEnterprises vide OM dated 03.08.2017 for Executivesand in accordance with the Wage Agreement enteredinto between Management and Employees Unionrepresentative in 2019-20 in respect of Workmen.
On an interpretation on pay refixation and pursuant tothe directives of the Administrative Ministry, the payfixation to be revised and the excess amount paid is to berecovered from the employees. Based on the directivesCompany issued a Circular dated 24.07.2021 and thecommunication dated 26.07.2021 for recovery of theexcess amount.
For Workmen revision of pay scales, we have verified thecalculations, Interim Stay granted by Hon'ble High Court ofKarnataka.
For Executives revision of pay scales, we have verified thecalculations, Order passed by Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka.
There is no major observation.
While so, the Employees Union and Officers Associationhave filed Writ Petition with Hon'ble High Court ofKarnataka to stay recovery of excess amount of salarypaid by the Company. The H'ble High court given verdictin favour of Officers Associations by setting aside theCircular dated 24.07.2021 and the communication dated26.07.2021 issued by the Management. The order ofthe H'ble High Court in favour of officers was put upto the Board in its 490th Meeting held on 12.02.2025.Board has noted the judgement of the H'ble High Courtand accorded approval to abide by the Court order.Accordingly, the differential amount withheld by theManagement in respect of ex-officers has to be released/refunded to the concerned ex-officers/Nominees alongwith applicable interest.
As per the Board approval, one increment impact amountof ' 2712 lakhs recovered from the retired/deceased/resigned employees has been paid during 2024-25.Further, in respect of officers an amount of ' 18565 lakhscredited to salaries and wages in the earlier years andkept under claims receivable has been reversed during2024-25. Accordingly, employees cost for the currentyear is not comparable with the corresponding previousyear.
In respect of workmen, the order is awaited, hence,reduction of salaries and wages in respect of workmencontinued for the year ended 31st March 2025 and' 2444 lakhs effect given in the books towards thisexcess amount credited to salaries and wages in respectof workmen has been shown under claims receivable(Gross) of ' 16390 lakhs as at 31st March 2025 (previousyear: ' 14282 lakhs).
Based on the final verdict, decision in respect of workmenwill be taken and suitable effect will be carried out in theaccounts.
g) Revision of Contribution to Pension Scheme
Ministry vide OM dated 12.07.2023 has conveyed theapproval for increasing the Company's contribution tothe Pension Scheme of Executives from existing 7% to10% of Basic Pay DA w.e.f. 01.01.2017. Revision ofPension contribution from 7% to 10% of Basic Pay DAw.e.f 01.01.2017 has been made in respect of executiveswho are on the rolls of the Company as on the date ofimplementation of the revised ceiling i.e. 01.01.2017.In respect of new incumbents who joined the Companypost 01.01.2017, it will be effective from the date ofappointment.
We have verified the calculations and there is no majorobservations.
The additional liability accruing to the Company dueto the increased ceiling, is ' 21776 lakhs pertaining tothe period from 1 January, 2017 to 31 March, 2024(' 3719 lakhs for the year ended 31 March, 2025). Thetotal additional financial impact on revision of Pensioncontribution upto 31st March 2024 has been giveneffect in the books of accounts during the year ended31st March, 2024. Accordingly, employees cost for thecurrent year is not comparable with the correspondingprevious year.
In respect of workmen, Company issued Circular dated
24.04.2025 has conveyed the approval for increasing
the Company's contribution to the Pension Scheme from
existing 7% to 10% of Basic Pay DA w.e.f. 01.01.2025.
Revision of Pension contribution from 7% to 10% of Basic
Pay DA w.e.f 01.01.2025 has been made in respect of
workmen who were on the rolls of the Company as on
the date of implementation of the revised ceiling.
The additional liability accruing to the Company due to
the increased ceiling is ' 1051 lakhs pertaining to the
period from 1st January, 2025 to 31st March, 2025. The
total additional financial impact on revision of Pension
contribution has been given effect in the books of
accounts during the year ended 31st March, 2025.
Accordingly, employees cost for the current year is not
comparable with the corresponding previous year.
h) Impairment Assessment of Intangible Assets and
Our audit procedures included, among others:
Intangible Assets Under Development
•
Understanding and evaluating the Company's
The Company has recognised significant intangible
policy and procedures for identifying and assessing
assets comprising software, documentation charges,
impairment indicators for both recognised intangible
development expenditure, and license fees. In addition, the
assets and those under development.
Company also has intangible assets under development
representing ongoing development charges. These assets
Reviewing the functioning and documentation of
are recognised and measured in accordance with Ind AS
the Impairment Review Committee, including its
38 - Intangible Assets and are subject to impairment
evaluation of project status, economic viability, and
testing under Ind AS 36 - Impairment of Assets.
accounting recommendations.
The assessment of impairment for both completed
Reviewing the basis for management's judgments
intangible assets and those under development involves
and estimates, including technical reviews, projected
significant management judgment. This includes
benefits, and cost-to-completion assumptions for
evaluating technical feasibility, future economic benefits,
selected projects.
project viability, useful life estimations, and expected
Verifying whether the impairment testing
completion and commercialisation timelines for assets
methodology was in accordance with Ind AS 36 and
under development.
that capitalization criteria under Ind AS 38 were met
The Company has instituted an Impairment Review
for assets under development.
Committee, which conducts a structured evaluation of all
Evaluating the adequacy and appropriateness of
HAL-funded R&D projects. The review includes analysis of
disclosures in the financial statements relating to
approvals, project status, expenditure incurred, estimated
intangible assets and their impairment assessment.
completion costs, future economic benefits, and other
relevant technical and financial parameters. Based on
Based
on the audit procedures performed, we found that
this review, the Committee recommends appropriate
the impairment assessment process was reasonable, and the
accounting actions such as recognition of impairment,
judgments and estimates made by the Management were
amortisation, or deferral of costs.
suppo
ted by appropriate documentation.
The Company's Board of Directors is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the informationincluded in the Annual Report, but does not include the Consolidated Financial Statements, Standalone Financial Statements andour Auditor's Report thereon. The Company's Annual report is expected to be made available to us after the date of this Auditor'sReport.
Our opinion on the Standalone Financial Statements does not cover the other information and, we do not express any form ofassurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the Standalone Financial Statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and,in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the Standalone Financial Statements or ourknowledge obtained during the course of our audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we arerequired to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
The Company's Board of Directors is responsible for the matters stated in Section 134(5) of the Act with respect to the preparationof these Standalone Financial Statements that give a true and fair view of the Financial Position, Financial Performance (includingOther Comprehensive Income), Changes in Equity and Cash Flows of the Company in accordance with the accounting principlesgenerally accepted in India including the Indian Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act,2013.This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act forsafeguarding of the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection andapplication of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and design,implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracyand completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the Standalone Financial Statementsthat give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the Standalone Financial Statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the Company's ability tocontinue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basisof accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realisticalternative but to do so.
The Board of Directors is also responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Standalone Financial Statements as a whole are free frommaterial misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonableassurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detecta material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individuallyor in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of theseStandalone Financial Statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughoutthe audit.
We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the Standalone Financial Statements, whether due to fraud orerror, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient andappropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud ishigher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations,or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriatein the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internalcontrol.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and relateddisclosures made by Management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of Management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on theaudit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significantdoubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we arerequired to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the Standalone Financial Statements or, ifsuch disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up tothe date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue asa going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the Standalone Financial Statements, including the disclosures,and whether the Standalone Financial Statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner thatachieves fair presentation.
Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in the Standalone Financial Statements that, individually or in aggregate, makesit probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable user of the Standalone Financial Statements may beinfluenced. We consider quantitative materiality and qualitative factors in (i) planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluatingthe results of our work; and (ii) to evaluate the effect of any identified misstatements in the Standalone Financial Statements.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of theaudit and significant audit findings including any significant deficiencies in Internal Control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirementsregarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought tobear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significancein the audit of the Standalone Financial Statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describethese matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremelyrare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences ofdoing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
The Standalone Financial Statements also include the audited Standalone Financial Statements of 29 Divisions of the Company,whose financial statements / financial information reflect the total assets of '108,87,946 lakh as at 31st March, 2025, total incomeof ' 33,54,645 lakhs and Net profit before Tax of ' 10,82,001 lakhs for the year ended 31st March 2025, as considered in theStandalone Financial Statements which have been audited by the respective independent auditors.
The Independent Auditors Reports on the Standalone Financial Statements of these Divisions have been furnished to us, and ouropinion in so far as it relates to the amounts and disclosures included in respect of these Divisions, are based solely on the reportof such auditors and the procedures performed by us are as stated in paragraph above.
The standalone financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2024, quarter ended June 30, 2024, includedin these standalone financial statements, have been audited by the predecessor auditors, M/s A. John Moris & Co., CharteredAccountants, who has expressed an unmodified opinion vide their audit reports dated 16th May, 2024, 14th August, 2024respectively.
Our opinion is not modified in respect of these matters.
1. As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, based on our audit we report, that:
a) We have sought and obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief werenecessary for the purposes of our audit.
b) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears fromour examination of those books, and proper return adequate for the purpose of an audit have been received from thebranches not visited by us.
c) The reports on the accounts of the branch offices of the Company audited under section 143(8) of the Act by the branchauditors have been sent to us and have been properly dealt with us in preparing this report.
d) The Balance Sheet, the Statement of Profit and Loss (including Other Comprehensive Income), the Statement of Changesin Equity and the Statement of Cash Flows dealt with by this Report are in agreement with the books of account andwith the returns received from the branches not visited by us.
e) In our opinion, the aforesaid Standalone Financial Statements comply with the Indian Accounting Standards prescribedunder Section 133 of the Act, read with Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended.
f) In terms of circular NO. GSR 463(E) dated 05th June 2015 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government ofIndia, the Company being Government Company, is exempt from the provisions of section 164(2) of the Act regardingdisqualification of Directors.
g) Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide notification no 1/2/2014-CL-V dated 23rd February 2018 has exempted the companiesengaged in defence production to the extent of application of relevant Accounting Standard on Segment Reporting. Inview of the above, no disclosure is made by the Company as required by Ind AS 108. Subject to the above, we state that,in our opinion, the aforesaid Standalone Financial Statements comply with the Accounting Standards specified underSection 133 of the Act.
h) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Company and the operatingeffectiveness of such controls, refer to our separate Report in "Annexure A". Our report expresses an unmodifiedopinion on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the Company's internal financial controls over financial reporting.
i) As per Notification number G.S.R. 463 (E) dated 5th June, 2015 issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, section 197 ofthe Act regarding remuneration to director is not applicable to the Company, since it is a Government Company.
j) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditors' Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies(Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, as amended, in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to theexplanations given to us:
i. The Company has disclosed the impact of pending litigations on its financial position in its Standalone FinancialStatements as on 31.03.2025 -Refer Note 49 (2a), 49 (2b), 49 (20), 49 (21A), 49 (21B), 49 (43G), to the FinancialStatements.
ii. The Company has made provision, as required under the applicable law or accounting standards, for materialforeseeable losses, on long-term contracts. The Company does not have any derivative contracts.
iii. There has been no delay in transferring amounts required to be transferred to the Investor Education and ProtectionFund by the Company
iv. (a) The Management has represented that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, no funds have been advanced
or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or kind of funds)by the Company to or in any other persons or entities, including foreign entities ("Intermediaries"), with theunderstanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the intermediary shall, whether, directly orindirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of theCompany ("Ultimate Beneficiaries") or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the UltimateBeneficiaries
(b) The Management has represented, that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, no funds have beenreceived by the Company from any persons or entities, including foreign entities ("funding Parties"), withthe understanding, whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Company shall, whether, directly orindirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of theFunding Party ("Ultimate Beneficiaries") or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the UltimateBeneficiaries; and
(c) Based on such audit procedures we have considered reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances; nothinghas come to the notice that has caused us to believe that the representations under sub-clause (i) and (ii)contain any material misstatement.
v. (a) The final dividend paid by the Company during the year, in respect of the same declared for the previous year
is in accordance with Section 123 of the Act to the extent it applies to payment of dividend.
(b) The interim dividend declared and paid by the Company during the year and until the date of this audit reportis in accordance with Section 123 of the Act.
(c) The Company has not proposed any final dividend up to the date of our report.
vi. Based on our examination which included test checks, performed by us on the Company, the Company has usedaccounting software for maintaining their respective books of account for the period ended 31st March 2025, whichhas a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility. The audit trail facility has been operating throughout theperiod 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 for all relevant transactions recorded in the software. Further, during thecourse of our audit we did not come across any instance of audit trail feature being tampered with.
Based on our examination which included test checks, performed by us on the Company, and information providedto us, the Company is preserving the audit trail as per the statutory requirements for record retention as per provisoto Rule 3(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended.
2. As required by the Companies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2020 ("the Order"), issued by the Central Government of India interms of sub-section (11) of section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013 we give in the "Annexure-B" statement on the mattersspecified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Order, to the extent applicable.
3. As required by section 143(5) of the Act, we give in "Annexure C" a statement on the matters specified by the Comptrollerand Audit General of India for the Company.
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Date: 14.05.2025 UDIN: 25091272BMSCAJ4838