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Harish Textile Engineers Ltd.

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Market Cap. (₹) 20.62 Cr. P/BV 1.64 Book Value (₹) 37.68
52 Week High/Low (₹) 84/52 FV/ML 10/1 P/E(X) 87.67
Bookclosure 30/09/2024 EPS (₹) 0.71 Div Yield (%) 0.00
Year End :2025-03 

Your Directors are pleased to present the Fifteenth Annual Report on the business and operations of
Harish Textile Engineers Limited ("the Company”) together with the audited financial statements
along with the report of the Auditors for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 prepared as per
Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act”).

1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Indian
Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards)
Rules, 2015 read with Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act”) and The Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014. The financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025
as well as comparative figures for the year ended 31st March, 2025 are Ind AS compliant.

The financial highlights of your Company for the year ended 31st March, 2025 are summarized
as follows:

Particulars

Year ended 31st
March, 2025

Year ended 31st
March, 2024

Gross Income

13,259.96

13258.58

Profit Before Interest and Depreciation

579.29

684.69

Depreciation

167.94

186.81

Net Profit Before Tax

15.57

-47.84

Provision for Tax (Net of reversal)

-7.98

-10.58

Net Profit After Tax

23.55

-37.26

Balance of Retained Earning brought forward

536.49

576.09

Balance of Retained Earning carried forward

555.30

536.49

2. DIVIDEND:

In order to strengthen the financial position of the Company and support future growth
initiatives, the Directors have decided to plough back the profits into the business. Accordingly,
no dividend is recommended for the financial year under review

3. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS:

Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements), Regulation 2015 ("Listing Regulations”), the Management
Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, is present in separate section as
Annexure I, forming part of Annual Report.

4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:

The entire balance in Retained Earning is proposed to be carried forward.

5. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION
FUND:

The Provisions of Sec.125 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply as there was no
dividend declared and paid last year.

6. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE
FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE
AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:

There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the
Company between the end of the financial year and the date of this Report, except as stated
below:

1. Approval for Slump Sale of Textile Processing and Finishing Machinery Business:

During the reporting period, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 10th June, 2025,
approved the sale/transfer of the Textile Processing and Finishing Machinery Business of
the Company to Nfinia Industries Private Limited, a Company owned and controlled by the
Promoter(s) of the Company, as a going concern on a slump sale basis, through a Business
Transfer Agreement to be executed between the Company and Nfinia Industries Private
Limited, subject to the approval of Shareholders and, if required, the prior approval of the
Company’s bankers.

In this regard, the approval of the Shareholders is being sought through a Postal Ballot
process. The Postal Ballot has already commenced, and the period of e-voting is as follows:
e-voting commenced on Friday, 13th June, 2025, and will conclude on Saturday, 12th July,
2025.

7. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR
COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY’S
OPERATIONS IN FUTURE:

With reference to our earlier disclosure regarding Petition No. 128 of 2022 filed by the petitioner
Mr. Nikhil H. Gandhi & two Ors. (Mrs. Chhaya Nikhil Gandhi and Mrs. Kumudben Himatlal
Gandhi) against Pacific Harish Industries Ltd. & eight Ors. (Mr. Sandeep K. Gandhi, Mr.
Hitendra C. Desai, Mr. Manish K. Vagadia, Mrs. Shaila S. Gandhi, Harish Textile Engineers
Limited, Kasha Textile Private Limited, Mr. Kirtikumar S. Gandhi and M/s. K. M. Swadia & Co.),
Harish Textile Engineers Limited is respondent no. six, and Mr. Sandeep Gandhi is respondent
no. two. The Hon’ble NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal), Mumbai had passed the order
dated 14th June, 2023 has stayed the further proceedings till the pendency of the Hon. High
Court order.

8. DETAILS OF HOLDING / SUBSIDIARY / JOINT VENTURES / ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:

The Company does not have any Holding/Subsidiary/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies.

9. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation
16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the

Company has received declarations from all continuing Independent Directors confirming that
they meet the criteria of independence as laid down in the aforesaid provisions and are not
aware of any circumstances which may affect their status as Independent Directors except the
following director.

Mr. Ritesh Harshad Patel, Director of the Company, has not submitted the declaration as
required under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company was not formally
notified of the disqualification by the Director. The matter came to light during an internal
compliance review undertaken in the normal course, following the director's continued absence
from meetings and non-filing of the annual disclosure for FY 2025-26. Upon becoming aware,
the Company immediately took appropriate steps to ensure compliance, and Mr. Ritesh Patel
ceased to be a director effective 10th June, 2025. All requisite statutory filings were duly made.

It is further confirmed that these Independent Directors have affirmed their commitment to
discharge duties with objectivity and independence and have complied with the applicable
requirements under the Companies (Creation and Maintenance of Databank of Independent
Directors) Rules, 2019 and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,
2014, as amended.

10. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:

As required pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12(1) of the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, an extract of annual return in MGT-
9 as a part of this Annual Report annexed as
Annexure-II.

The annual return in MGT-7 is available on the website of the Company at the web link:
https://www.harishtextile.com/investors/annual-return.

11. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

As on the date of Report, the Company has five Directors comprising of two Executive Directors
and three Non-Executive Directors out of which all three are Independent Directors. There is
one Women Director.

Retirement by Rotation:

In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014 and the Articles of
Association of the Company, Mr. Sandeep Gandhi (DIN: 00941665), Managing Director of the
Company, retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and offers
himself to be re-appointed as Executive Director of the Company.

Independent Directors:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act”), the
independent directors have submitted declarations that each of them meets the criteria of
independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act along with Rules framed thereunder and
Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the
circumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company.

During the year under review, the Non-Executive Directors of the Company had no pecuniary
relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission, if any and
reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the
Board / Committee of the Company.

The Board, after undertaking assessment and on examination of the relationships disclosed,
considered the following Non-Executive Directors as Independent Directors:

Sr. No.

Name of Directors

Designation

1

Mrs. Bhavna Ronil Brahmbhatt

Non-Executive, Independent Director

2

Mr. Mahesh Ratilal Sapariya

Non-Executive, Independent Director

3

Mr. Ashwini Ramakant Gupta

Non-Executive, Independent Director

Change in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:

During the year under review there are following changes in the Board of Directors of the

Company.

a) Mrs. Bhavna Ronil Brahmbhatt (DIN: 10736860) was appointed as a Non-Executive,
Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 04th September, 2024.

b) Mr. Nainesh Bhanushankar Trivedi (DIN: 08816850) has resigned from the post of Non¬
Executive, Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 04th September, 2024.

c) Mr. Sunil Narayan Bhirud (DIN: 03469816) was appointed as an Executive Director of the
Company w.e.f. 27th March, 2025.

d) Mr. Mahesh Ratilal Sapariya (DIN: 00414104) was appointed as a Non-Executive,
Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 27th March, 2025.

e) Mr. Hitendra Chimanlal Desai (DIN: 00452481) has resigned from the post of Executive,
Whole-Time Director of the Company w.e.f. closure of business hours on 27th March, 2025.

f) Ms. Sushmita Swarup Lunkad (DIN: 09044848) has resigned from the post of Non¬
Executive, Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. closure of business hours on 27th
March, 2025

g) Mr. Ritesh Harshad Patel (DIN: 00700189) has resigned from the post of Non-Executive,
Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 10th June, 2025

h) Mr. Ashwini Ramakant Gupta (DIN: 08930567) was appointed as a Non-Executive,
Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 10th June, 2025.

Composition of Board of Directors till date of the report

During the year under review, there is change in the composition of the Board as stated below:

Sr. No.

Name of Directors

Designation

1

Mr. Sandeep Gandhi

Managing Director

2

Mr. Sunil Bhirud

Executive Director

3

Mr. Pinkesh Upadhyay

Chief Financial Officer

4

Ms. Priya Gupta

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

5

Mrs. Bhavna Brahmbhatt

Non-Executive, Independent Director

6

Mr. Mahesh Sapariya

Non-Executive, Independent Director

7

Mr. Ashwini Gupta

Non-Executive, Independent Director

Key Managerial Personnel:

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act read with The Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel), Rules 2014, the following are the
Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on the date of report:

Sr. No.

Name of Key Managerial Personnel

Designation

1

Mr. Sandeep Gandhi

Managing Director

2

Mr. Sunil Bhirud

Executive Director

3

Mr. Pinkesh Upadhyay

Chief Financial Officer

4

Ms. Priya Gupta

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

12. REMUNERATION TO DIRECTOR AND EMPLOYEES:

Details/Disclosures of ratio of remuneration to each Director to median employee's
remuneration as required pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act 2013 read with
Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014 and details of remuneration paid to Employees vide Rule 5(2) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given as
Annexure-
V
.

13. AUDITORS:

Statutory Auditor:

M/s. K. M. Swadia & Co., Chartered Accountant (FRN: 110740W) were re-appointed as
statutory auditors of the Company for a second term shall hold office for a term of five years,
from the conclusion of the 14th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 19th Annual
General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2029, subject to ratification of their
appointment by the members, if required, at every intervening Annual General Meeting held
after this Annual General Meeting.

Cost Auditor:

During the year under review, in accordance with Section 148(1) of the Act, the Company has
maintained the accounts and cost records, as specified by the Central Government. The Board
of Directors had appointed M/s. Y S Thakar & Associates, (Membership No. 9688 & Firm
Registration No.: 000318), as Cost Auditors of the Company, for conducting the audit of cost
records for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025. The audit is in progress and the report will
be filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within the prescribed period.

Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records
and Audit) Rules, 2014 (as amended), the Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the
Audit Committee have appointed M/s. Y S Thakar & Associates, (Membership No. 9688 & Firm

Registration No. 000318), Practicing Cost Accountant, Vadodara, as the Cost Auditor of the
Company for the Financial Year 2025-2026.

The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is subject to ratification of Shareholders at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Secretarial Auditor:

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act, read with Rule 9 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors
had appointed M/s. D N Vora & Associates (ACS No.: 46989, CP No. 21254), Company
Secretary in Practice, Mumbai to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial
year ended 31st March, 2025.

The Secretarial Audit report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 is attached as
Annexure III to this Report.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors
have appointed M/s. D N Vora & Associates (ACS No.: 46989, CP No. 21254), Company
Secretaries in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the five financial
year from 2025-2026 to 2029-2030.

Internal Auditors:

Subsequent to the close of the year, as recommended by the Audit Committee, M/s Ravi H.
Dasija & Co., Chartered Accountants have been appointed as an Internal Auditors of the
Company for the three financial year with effect from FY 2022-2023 to 2024-2025.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors have Re-appointed M/s Ravi H. Dasija & Co.,
Chartered Accountants (ICAI FRN No. 138346W) to undertake the Internal Audit of the
Company for period of three financial year from 2025-2026 to 2027-2028.

14. STATUTORY AUDITORS’ REPORT:

The Auditors' Report contains the following Qualification, observation on Going Concern and
other matters:

1. “The Company has ascertained the particulars of dues to Micro, Small and Medium
enterprises, under MSMED Act, 2006. The interest liability arising out of delayed payment to
undertakings registered under the MSMED Act, has not been quantified and provided for. ”

Management Response:

The Company has ascertained particulars of registration from vendors covered under by the
provisions of MSME Act. With respect to provision of interest under MSME Act, there are
several issues that required clarification from legal interpretation point of view. The
Company will seek legal advice to address the issues. Until, the issues are addressed, it
would not be possible for the Company to correctly compute the interest liability arising out
of delayed payment to vendors under the MSME Act. Hence, no provision pertaining to
interest liability for the vendors registered under the MSME Act has been provided for
pertaining to the Financial Year 2024-2025 and prior period except for the cases for which
Company has received order under Micro Small Enterprise Facilitation Council.

2. In connection with the observation made in the Auditor’s Report, though not in the nature of
qualification
pertaining to “Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern”:

“We draw attention to Note no. 19 to the financial statements, regarding extensions of
timelines /defaults in repayment of debenture obligations arising out of liquidity crunch
faced by the Company. We further draw your attention to the fact that the net working
capital of the Company is negative at the year end. The current liabilities (including short
term borrowings) amounted to INR 6465 Lacs. The current assets amounted to INR 4325
Lacs. The net negative working capital amounted to INR 2140 Lacs.

In view of the above, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on
its ability to raise additional funds as required and successful negotiations with
lenders/debenture holders and vendors for continued support and generation of cash flow
from its operations that it needs to settle its liabilities as they fall due. Our opinion is not
modified in respect of this matter.”

Management Response:

In view of the default in discharging the liability of Old Series III Debentures due on 12th May,
2025, a meeting of the said series Debenture Holders was convened on Thursday, 22nd
May, 2025. During the meeting, it was collectively agreed that the formal extension and
processing of the revised redemption timeline shall be undertaken only upon receipt of duly
signed No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from majority debenture holders.

The extensions of timelines/defaults in repayment of debenture obligations have taken place
arising out of liquidity crunch faced by the Company. The net working capital of the
Company is negative at the year end. The current liabilities (including short term borrowings)
amounted to INR 6465 Lacs. The current assets amounted to INR 4325 Lacs. The net
negative working capital has amounted to INR 2140 Lacs.

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to raise
additional funds as required and successful negotiations with debenture holders and
continued support of lenders and vendors along with generation of cash flow from its
operations that it needs to settle its liabilities as they fall due.

As of date, the Company has met all its debt obligations payable to its lenders/banks and
financial institutions along with applicable interest except for debentures as stated above.
The Company is confident of raising resources to tide over the liquidity crunch.

The Company believes that it will be able to conclude the negotiations with debenture
holders for settlement of their dues and will have continued support from lenders/vendors
and generation of cash flow from operations that will enable it to settle its liabilities as they
fall due. These financial statements have, therefore, been prepared on a Going Concern
basis.

3. Based on our examination, which included test checks, the Company has maintained its
books of account using accounting software that has the feature of recording an audit trail
(edit log) facility. However, the said feature was not enabled during the year, as described

in Note 46 to the financial statements. Accordingly, the question of tampering with the audit
trail does not arise.

Management Response:

In connection with the observation made in the Auditor’s Report, though not in the nature of
qualification, the Company uses the accounting software that has a feature of recording
audit trail (edit log) facility and is in the process of enabling this facility for all relevant
transactions in the accounting software used for maintaining books of account for the
Company.

15. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT:

Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company had appointed, M/s D N
Vora & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary as its Secretarial Auditor to conduct the
Secretarial Audit of the Company for the F.Y 2024-2025. The Company has provided all the
assistance and facilities to the Secretarial Auditor for conducting their audit. Report of
Secretarial Auditors for the F.Y 2024-2025 in Form MR-3 is annexed to this report as
Annexure-III.

The Secretarial Audit Report contains the following Qualification, Observation, Reservation, and
Adverse Remark/Disclaimer as follows:

a) The Company has received an intimation from the Hon’ble Micro and Small Enterprises
Facilitation Council, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, regarding a claim filed by a supplier for Rs.
61,47,306/-, including the principal amount of Rs. 25,50,385/- (already disclosed in the
books) and interest of Rs. 35,96,921/-.

Management Response:

The Company has received a hearing intimation from the Hon’ble Micro and Small
Enterprises Facilitation Council, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in connection with a claim amounting
to Rs. 61,47,306/-, which includes the principal amount of Rs. 25,50,385/- (already disclosed
in the books of accounts) and an interest component of Rs. 35,96,921/-. The Company is in
the process of seeking appropriate legal advice in the matter and intends to file its detailed
reply and submissions before the relevant authority. The Company believes it has strong
merits in the case and will take all necessary steps to defend its position through the proper
legal channels.

b) A notice has been received from the State Tax Officer, Commissionerate of Taxes,
Government of Gujarat, demanding a sum of Rs. 4,80,971/- in relation to unpaid/short-paid
tax or wrongful availment of input tax credit. The notice does not allege fraud or wilful
misstatement.

Management Response:

The matter is currently being dealt with and is under process. The Company, in consultation
with its legal and tax advisors, is actively engaged in preparing and filing the necessary
responses before the concerned authorities. The case is ongoing and pending conclusion.
The Company remains committed to complying with all applicable tax laws and regulations.

c) A legal notice has been served upon the Company by the advocate/legal consultant of M/s.
Machine Tools and Bearing Corporation, demanding payment of Rs. 3,10,110.93/- along
with interest for outstanding dues.

Management Response:

The matter is currently under review and is being dealt with in consultation with the
Company's legal advisors. The Company has evaluated the claim and is in the process of
finalizing and submitting an appropriate response. As the case is under process and yet to
be concluded, the Company will continue to take all necessary steps to resolve the matter
appropriately while ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements.

d) An intimation dated 19th March 2025 has been received from the Micro and Small
Enterprises Facilitation Council, District (East), Delhi, directing the Company to make
payment within 15 days to M/s. Leon International Logistics LLP for outstanding dues.

Management Response:

The Company has already made the payment to M/s. Leon International Logistics LLP for
the said dues. Accordingly, the claim is not valid, and the notice received in this regard is
void. The Company has communicated with the supplier and provided all necessary
documentation supporting the payment made. Appropriate steps are being taken to clear up
any misunderstanding and resolve the matter with the supplier.

e) A warrant of attachment under Order XXI, Rules 43 and 54 of the Civil Procedure Code has
been issued against the Company’s movable and immovable properties in connection with
the matter of M/s. Ramdev Resins Private Limited vs. Harish Textile Engineers Limited. This
follows Arbitration Award No. 7 of 2023 for Rs. 28,20,230/-, including a principal sum of Rs.
11,79,330/- and interest of Rs. 16,40,900/-. A Settlement Agreement/Memorandum of
Understanding has been executed, pursuant to which the Company agreed to pay Rs.
28,36,111/- in full and final settlement. The MOU has been filed before the Hon’ble High
Court of Bombay.

Management Response:

We are pleased to report that the matter has been amicably settled. A Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) has been executed with M/s. Ramdev Resins Private Limited, and the
Company has made a full and final settlement payment of Rs. 28,41,111/-. A No Due
Certificate dated 12th June, 2025, has been received from the claimant. The parties will be
filing the consent terms before the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay in due course to formally
conclude the matter.

f) The Company has amicably settled a matter with M/s. Jagjiwan Enchem Udhyog Ltd.
through an mOu dated 6th June 2024. A payment of Rs. 42,00,000/- was made on 27th June
2024 via cheque no. 144013 as full and final settlement.

Management Response:

We are pleased to report that the matter has been amicably settled. A Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) dated 6th June, 2024, has been executed with M/s. Jagjiwan Enchem
Udhyog Ltd., pursuant to which the Company has made a payment of Rs. 42,00,000/-
(Rupees Forty-Two Lakhs only) vide Cheque No. 144013 dated 27th June, 2024, drawn on
Union Bank of India, towards full and final settlement of the claim.

g) An intimation of tax liability amounting to Rs. 28,25,811/- has been received in Form GST
DRC-01A under Section 73(5) of the CGST Act from the State Tax Officer,
Commissionerate of Taxes, Government of Gujarat, dated 13th June 2024. The demand
relates to unpaid/short-paid tax or wrongful availment of input tax credit, excluding instances
of fraud or wilful misstatement.

Management Response:

Based on the advice of its tax advisors/ consultants, the Company submitted a

comprehensive response within the stipulated timeframe. Upon consideration of the
submissions, the authorities passed an order, dropping the proceedings. Accordingly, the
matter now stands conclusively closed.

h) The Company has received a Demand Cum Show Cause Notice from the Hon’ble CGST &
Central Excise Commissionerate, Surat, alleging wrongful availment and utilization of Input
Tax Credit amounting to Rs. 2,61,274/-.

Management Response:

Based on the advice of its tax advisors/ consultants, the Company submitted a

comprehensive response within the stipulated timeframe. Upon consideration of the
submissions, the authorities passed an order, dropping the proceedings. Accordingly, the
matter now stands conclusively closed.

i) During the period under review, it was observed that Mr. Ritesh Patel incurred
disqualification under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. Notwithstanding such
disqualification, Mr. Ritesh Patel continued to be shown as a director on the records of the
Company until 10th June, 2025, post which he ceased to be a director of the Company. It is
further observed that although Mr. Ritesh Patel was disqualified during the reporting period,
the overall composition of the Board of Directors remained in compliance with the provisions
of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015.Based on the records and documents made available for
our verification, it is also noted that Mr. Ritesh Patel did not attend any Board or Committee
meetings, nor did he sign any resolutions or documents during the period of his
disqualification.

Management Response:

The Company acknowledges the observation regarding Mr. Ritesh Patel’s disqualification
under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company was not formally notified
of the disqualification by the director or any regulatory authority. The matter came to light
during an internal compliance review undertaken in the normal course, following the
director's continued absence from meetings and non-filing of the annual disclosure for FY
2025-26. Upon becoming aware, the Company immediately took appropriate steps to
ensure compliance, and Mr. Ritesh Patel ceased to be a director effective 10th June, 2025.
All requisite statutory filings were duly made.

It is important to note that during the relevant period, Mr. Ritesh Patel did not attend any
Board or Committee meetings, nor did he participate in the Company’s affairs or sign any
documents during the period of his disqualification. As a result, there was no impact on the
Company’s governance or operations.

The composition of the Board remained in full compliance with the Companies Act, 2013,
and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The Company continues to strengthen its internal
processes to monitor director eligibility and ensure timely compliance with all statutory
requirements.

16. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

Non-applicability of Corporate Governance provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015:

Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, compliance with the provisions of Regulations
17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27, and clauses (b) to (i) of sub-regulation 2 of Regulation 46
and para C, D & E of Schedule V of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015, are not applicable to the
Companies having paid up equity share capital not exceeding Rs. 10 Crore and Net Worth not
exceeding Rs. 25 Crore, as on the last day of previous financial year.

In view of above, as per the latest Audited Financial Statement of the Company as at 31st
March, 2025, the paid-up Equity Share Capital and the Net Worth of the Company does not
exceed the respective threshold limit of Rs. 10 Crore and Rs. 25 Crore, as aforesaid; hence
Corporate Governance Report has not been enclosed to directors since the same is not
applicable to the Company.

17. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:

The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and
that such systems are adequate and is operating effectively.

18. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT:

The Directors and members of Senior Management have affirmed compliance with the Code of
Conduct for Directors and Senior Management of the Company. The copies of Code of Conduct
as applicable to the Executive Directors (including Senior Management of the Company) and
Non-Executive Directors are uploaded on the website of the Company-.

19. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

The Independent directors of Harish Textile Engineers Limited are eminent personalities having
wide experience in the field of business, finance, education, industry, commerce and
administration. Their presence on the Board has been advantageous and fruitful in taking
business decisions.

The Company has practice of conducting familiarization program of the Independent directors.
Independent Directors are appointed as per policy of the Company, with management expertise
and wide range of experience. The Directors appointed by the Board are given induction and
orientation with respect to the Company’s vision, strategic direction, core values, including
ethics, corporate governance practices, financial matters and business operations by having
one-to-one meetings.

The new Board members are also requested to access the necessary documents / brochures,
Annual Reports and internal policies available at our website www.harishtextile.com, enable
them to familiarize with the Company’s procedures and practices.

Updates on relevant statutory changes encompassing important laws are regularly intimated to
the Independent Directors. Their presence on the Board has been advantageous and fruitful in
taking Business decisions.

Pursuant to Regulation 25(7) of the Listing Regulations, the Company has put in place a system
to familiarize its Independent Directors about the Company, its financial products, the industry
and business model of the Company and its subsidiary (if any). Pursuant to Regulation 46 of
Listing Regulations the details of Familiarization Programme is uploaded on the Company’s
website at https://www.harishtextile.com/investors/policies.

20. DOCUMENTS PLACED ON THE WEBSITE OF THE COMPANY:

The following documents have been placed on the website in compliance with the Act:

• Financial statements of the Company along with relevant documents as per third proviso
to Section 136(1)

• Details of Vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns as
per proviso to Section 177(10)

• Latest Announcements

• Annual Reports

• Annual Return

• Shareholding Pattern

• Code of Conduct

• Policies

• Nomination and Remuneration Policy

• Materiality Policy under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015

21. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN HUMAN
RESOURCES / INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS FRONT, INCLUDING NUMBER OF PEOPLE
EMPLOYED):

The Company offers a growth environment along with monetary benefits in line with industry
standards. The Company has a number of employee initiatives to attract, retain and develop
talent in the organization. The industrial relations during the year were cordial on all the fronts.
The number of people employed in the year of report were 139.

22. SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY:

Authorized Share Capital:

The Authorized Share Capital as on 31st March, 2025 was Rs. 10,00,00,000 divided into
1,00,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each, which is same as at the previous year end.

An increase in Authorized Share Capital and the corresponding alteration of the Memorandum

of Association were approved by the shareholders at the 14th Annual General Meeting.

However, this approval was subsequently withdrawn by the shareholders through a Postal

Ballot.

Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital:

The Paid-up Equity Share Capital as on 31st March, 2025 was Rs. 3,33,60,000 divided into

33,36,000 Equity shares of Rs. 10 each, which is same as at the previous year end.

PROPOSED RIGHTS ISSUE

The Board of Directors has constituted Right Issue Committee to evaluate, oversee and decide

on all matters pertaining to the Rights Issue.

23. SHARES/ DEBENTURES:

• Buyback of Securities: The Company has not bought back any of the securities during the
year under review.

• Sweat Equity: The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year under
review.

• Employee Stock Option Plan: The Company has not provided any stock options to the
employees.

• Non-Convertible Debentures: During the year under review, the Company did not issue any
debentures but redeemed the Old Series-II Debentures (Non-Convertible Debentures).

The Company had issued and allotted 4,23,209 7% (non-cumulative) Unlisted, Secured,
Unrated Redeemable, Non-Convertible Debentures of the face value of Rs.100/- each,
aggregating to Rs. 4,23,20,900 (Rupees Four Crore Twenty-Three Lakh Twenty Thousand
and Nine Hundred Only) on 21st September, 2022 for tenure of three (3) years. The said
NCDs were divided into four (4) different series having different maturity dates.

Series of Debentures

Date of Redemption

Old Series-I Debentures

Redeemed

Old Series-II Debentures

Redeemed

Old Series-III Debentures

*12th May, 2025

Series-IV Debentures

20th December, 2025

*The Old Series-III Debentures, due on 12th May, 2025, have not yet been redeemed. A
meeting of the NCD holders was held on 22nd May, 2025, wherein a proposal to extend the
redemption timeline was approved. The Company is currently in the process of obtaining the
necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the NCD holders and completing the
required formalities in connection with the approved extension.

24. CREDIT RATING:

The Company does not have any debt instrument or a fixed deposit program or any scheme or
proposal involving mobilisation of funds either in India or abroad that requires Credit Rating.

25. PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016:

During the year under review, no application has been made nor any proceeding are pending
under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 against the Company.

26. ONE-TIME SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION:

During the year under report, there was no one time Settlement with any of the banks or
lenders.

27. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:

Your Company is in compliance with the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute
of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the Central Government under Section
118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.

28. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS:

During the year under review, neither the statutory auditors nor the secretarial auditor has
reported to the audit committee, under Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013, any
instances of fraud committed against your Company by its officers or employees, the details of
which would need to be mentioned in the Director’s report.

29. DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC:

The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no amount on account of
principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on the date of the balance
sheet.

30. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:

Your Directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information and
explanations obtained by them and as required under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act,
2013 state that:

a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and
made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of
the Company for that period;

c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets
of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;

e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and
that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and

f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

Remuneration to the Directors/KMP

Sr.

No.

Name of KMP

Designation

Remuneration in the
year 2024-25 (in
Lacs)

1

Sandeep Gandhi

Managing Director

162.54

2

Hitendra Desai

Whole-Time Director

7.35

3

Pinkesh Upadhyay

Chief Financial Officer

18.00

4

Priya Gupta

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

6.62

31. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:

Information pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 8(3) the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 forming part of Directors’ Report for the year ended 31st
March, 2025 is as under:

Conservation of Energy: The Company’s operations involve low energy consumption.
However efforts to conserve and optimize the use of energy through improved operational
methods and other means will continue.

Technology Absorption: The Technology available and utilized is continuously being
upgraded to improve overall performance and productivity.

Research & Development: Your Company believes that research & development is a
continuous process for sustained corporate excellence. Our research & development activities
help us in product and service improvement, effective time management and are focused to
provide unique benefits to our customers. Such methods do not involve any specific cost burden
to the Company.

Foreign Exchange Earnings: Rs. 3,14,98,752/- (previous year Rs. 1,52,54,919/-)

Foreign Exchange Outgo: Rs. 2,61,69,026/- (previous year Rs. 1,68,75,788/-)

32. BOARD EVALUATION:

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has carried out an annual
performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the
evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

Criteria for Performance Evaluation of Independent Directors includes:

Attendance and Participation.

• Maintaining confidentiality.

• Acting in good faith and in the interest of the Company as a whole.

• Exercising duties with due diligence and reasonable care.

• Complying with legislations and regulations in letter and spirit.

• Openness to ideas, perspectives and opinions and ability to challenge old practices and
throwing up new ideas for discussion.

• Capacity to effectively examine financial and other information on operations of the
Company and the ability to make positive contribution thereon.

The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the
directors on the basis of criteria such as the board composition and structure, effectiveness of
board processes, information and functioning, etc.

The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from the
committee members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees,
effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.

The above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the
Securities and Exchange Board of India on 05th January, 2017.

In a separate meeting of independent directors, performance of non-independent directors, the
Board as a whole and the Chairman of the Company was evaluated, taking into account the
views of executive directors and non-executive directors.

The Board expressed its satisfaction on the performance of all the directors, Board and its
committees which reflected the overall engagement of the directors, the Board and its
committees with the Company.

33. LISTING OF SHARES:

The Shares of the Company is listed on BSE Limited. Applicable listing fees have been paid up
to date. The Shares of the Company have not been suspended from trading at any time during
the year by the concerned Stock Exchanges.

34. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD:

During the year, 20 Board Meetings were held.

The dates on which the Board Meetings were held along-with attendance are as follows:

SR. NO.

BOARD MEETING DATE

DIRECTORS PRESENT

1

30-04-2024

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Ritesh Patel
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

2

30-05-2024

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Ritesh Patel
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

3

05-06-2024

Sandeep Gandhi

Hitendra Desai
Ritesh Patel
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

4

24-06-2024

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Ritesh Patel
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

‘5

09-07-2024

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Ritesh Patel
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

6

13-08-2024

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Ritesh Patel
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

7

04-09-2024

Hitendra Desai
Ritesh Patel
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

8

16-09-2024

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Ritesh Patel
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

9

19-09-2024

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Ritesh Patel
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

10

04-10-2024

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Ritesh Patel
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

11

29-10-2024

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Ritesh Patel
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

12

06-12-2024

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

13

19-12-2024

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad

#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

14

23-12-2024

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

15

27-12-2024

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

16

23-01-2025

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

17

12-02-2025

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

18

28-02-2025

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

19

18-03-2025

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

20

27-03-2025

Sandeep Gandhi
Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

#Mrs. Bhavna Ronil Brahmbhatt (DIN: 10736860) was appointed as a Non-Executive,
Independent Women Director of the Company w.e.f. 04th September, 2024.

*Mr. Nainesh Bhanushankar Trivedi (DIN: 08816850) has resigned from the post of Non¬
Executive, Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 04th September, 2024.

35. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM:

The details in respect of internal financial control and their adequacy are included in the
Management Discussion and Analysis (
Annexure I), which is a part of this report.

36. COMPOSITION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE:

The composition of the Audit Committee is as under and it is in compliance with the provisions
of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules thereunder and Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015
("SEBI Listing Regulations”).

The Audit Committee acts as a link between the statutory and internal auditors and the Board of
Directors. Its purpose is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities of monitoring
financial reporting processes, reviewing the Company’s established systems and processes for
internal financial controls, governance and reviewing the Company’s statutory and internal audit
activities.

The Company has an Internal Auditor, who is responsible for conducting independent Internal
Audit. The Internal Auditor reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board.

Committee invites such of the executives as it considers appropriate, representatives of the
statutory auditors and internal auditors, to be present at its meetings. The Company Secretary
acts as the Secretary to the Audit Committee. Reports are sent to the members of the
Committee on matters relating to the Insider Trading Code.

During the year, 15 Audit Committee Meetings were held.

The dates on which the Audit Committee Meetings were held along-with attendance are as
follows:

SR. NO.

AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT

1

30-04-2024

Ritesh Patel
Hitendra Desai
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

2

30-05-2024

Ritesh Patel
Hitendra Desai
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

3

05-06-2024

Ritesh Patel
Hitendra Desai
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

4

24-06-2024

Ritesh Patel
Hitendra Desai
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

5

09-07-2024

Ritesh Patel
Hitendra Desai
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

6

13-08-2024

Ritesh Patel
Hitendra Desai
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

7

04-09-2024

Ritesh Patel
Hitendra Desai
*Nainesh Trivedi
Sushmita Lunkad

8

16-09-2024

Ritesh Patel
Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

9

06-12-2024

Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

10

23-12-2024

Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

11

23-01-2025

Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

12

12-02-2025

Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

13

28-02-2025

Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

14

18-03-2025

Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

15

27-03-2025

Hitendra Desai
Sushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt

The members of the Audit Committee and their attendance at committee meetings are as under:

Name of the Director

Category

No. of Meetings
attended

Mr. Ritesh Patel

Chairman, Non-Executive & Independent
Director

08

*Mr. Nainesh Trivedi

Non-Executive & Independent Director

07

Mr. Hitendra Desai

Executive Director & Whole Time Director

15

Ms. Sushmita Lunkad

Non-Executive & Independent Director

15

#Mrs. Bhavna Brahmbhatt

Non-Executive & Independent Director

08

#Mrs. Bhavna Ronil Brahmbhatt (DIN: 10736860) was appointed as a Non-Executive,
Independent Women Director of the Company w.e.f. 04th September, 2024.

*Mr. Nainesh Bhanushankar Trivedi (DIN: 08816850) has resigned from the post of Non¬
Executive, Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 04th September, 2024.

The Committee in particular looks into:

Oversight of the Company’s financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financial
information to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and credible.

• Recommending the appointment, re-appointment and removal of statutory auditor, fixation
of audit fees and also approval of payment of any other services.

• To ensure proper disclosure in the Quarterly, Half yearly and Annual Financial Statements.

• To review the functioning of the Whistle Blower Mechanism.

• Reviewing with management the quarterly / annual financial statements before submission
to the Board focusing primarily on the following:

- Matters required to be included in the Director’s Responsibility Statement.

- Any change in accounting policies and practices.

- Major accounting entries based on exercise of judgment by management.

- Significant adjustment arising out of audit.

- Compliance with accounting standards.

- Compliance with listing and other legal requirements relating to financial statements.

- Qualification in draft audit report.

• Any related party transaction, i.e., transaction of the management, their subsidiaries or
relatives, etc., that may have potential conflict with the interest of Company at large.
Approval or any subsequent modification of transactions of the Company with related parties
and granting omnibus approval to related party transactions which are in the ordinary course
of business and on an arm’s length basis and to review and approve such transactions.

• Reviewing with the management, statutory and internal auditors and the adequacy of
internal control systems and reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, including the
structure of the internal audit department, staffing and seniority of the official heading the
department, reporting structure coverage and frequency of internal audit.

• Discussion with internal auditors any significant findings and follow up thereon.

• Reviewing the finding of any internal investigations by the internal auditors into matters
where there is suspected fraud or irregularity of a failure of internal control systems of a
material nature and reporting the matter to the Board.

• Discussion with statutory auditors before the audit commences, nature and scope of audit
as well as have post audit discussion to ascertain any area of concern.

• Reviewing the Company’s financial and risk management policies (if any).

• Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments.

• Valuation of undertakings or assets of the Company, wherever it is necessary.

• Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems.

• Approval of appointment of CFO (i.e., the Whole Time Finance Director or any other person
heading the finance function or discharging that function) after assessing the qualifications,
experience & background etc. of the candidate.

• Review and monitor the Auditor’s independence, performance and effectiveness of audit
process.

• Approve policies in relation to the implementation of the Insider Trading Code and to
supervise implementation of the same.

37. NOMINATION REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:

The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee framed
a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Senior Management and their remuneration.

Nomination remuneration and compensation committee policy (NRC Committee):

The NRC Committee of the Company shall be formed by the Board of Directors of the Company
out of its Board members. The NRC Committee shall consist of minimum three non-executive
directors out of which two shall be independent directors. The chairperson of the Company may
be appointed as a member of the NRC Committee but shall not chair the NRC Committee. The
Chairman of the NRC Committee shall be an independent director. No member of the NRC

Committee shall have a relationship that may interfere with his independence from management
and the Company or with the exercise of his duties as a NRC committee member. The NRC
Committee may invite such of the executives of the Company, as it considers appropriate (and
particularly the Managing Director) to be present at the meetings of the NRC committee, but on
occasions it may also meet without the presence of any executives of the Company. The
Company Secretary shall act as the Secretary to the NRC Committee.

The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is available on the Company’s website at:
https://www.harishtextile.com/investors/policies

Remuneration Policy:

The Remuneration policy of your Company is a comprehensive policy which is competitive, in
consonance with the industry practices and rewards good performance of the employees of the
Company. The policy ensures equality, fairness and consistency in rewarding the employees on
the basis of performance against set objectives. Remuneration of employees largely consists of
basic remuneration and performance incentives. The Company while deciding the remuneration
package takes into consideration the employment scenario, remuneration package of the
industry and the remuneration package of other Industries.

The Remuneration of the Executive Directors is decided by the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee based on criteria such as industry benchmarks, the Company’s performance vis-a¬
vis the industry performance, track record of the Executive Directors.

The Nomination and Remuneration committee met Four Time during the year dated 30th April,
2024, 30th May, 2024, 04th September, 2024, and 27th March, 2025. Company Secretary of the
Company acted as the Secretary to the Committee.

The members of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and their attendance at
committee meetings are as under:

Name of the Director

Category

No. of Meetings
attended

Mr. Ritesh Patel

Non-Executive & Independent Director

3

*Mr. Nainesh Trivedi

Non-Executive & Independent Director

3

Ms. Sushmita Lunkad

Non-Executive & Independent Director

4

#Mrs. Bhavna Brahmbhatt

Non-Executive & Independent Director

1

#Mrs. Bhavna Ronil Brahmbhatt (DIN: 10736860) was appointed as a Non-Executive,
Independent Women Director of the Company w.e.f. 04th September, 2024.

*Mr. Nainesh Bhanushankar Trivedi (DIN: 08816850) has resigned from the post of Non¬
Executive, Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 04th September, 2024.

The Company has not issued any Stock options to the Directors. Independent Directors of the
Company have disclosed that they do not hold any Equity Shares of the Company. There has
been no pecuniary relationship or transactions of the Non-Executive Directors vis-a-vis the
Company during the year under review.

The Committee in particular looks into:

The nomination and remuneration committee of the Company is constituted in line with the
provisions of Regulation 19 with Part D of the Schedule II of SEBI Listing Regulations, read with
Section 178 of the Act.

• Recommend to the Board the setup and composition of the Board and its Committees.

• To approve the annual Remuneration of the Directors and Employees of the Company.

• To review the performance of the Chairman and Managing Director and the Whole-time
Directors after considering the Company’s performance.

• To review overall compensation policy, service agreements, performance incentive and
other employment conditions of Executive Director(s).

• Recommend to the Board the appointment/re-appointment of Directors and Key Managerial
Personnel.

• Recommend to the Board the Remuneration Policy for Directors, executive team or Key
Managerial Personnel as well as the rest of employees.

• Support the Board and Independent Directors in evaluation of the performance of the Board,
its Committees and individual Directors.

• Oversee familiarization programs for Directors.

38. STAKEHOLDERS RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:

The Stakeholders' Relationship Committee is constituted in line with the provisions of
Regulation 20 of SEBI Listing Regulations read with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Terms of reference:

The Committee is responsible for assisting the Board of Directors in the Board's overall
responsibilities relating to attending and redressal of the grievances of the security holders of
the Company.

Functions:

The Members of the stakeholders' relationship committee met Three Time during the financial
year under review dated 30th April, 2024, 04th September, 2024, and 27th March, 2025.
Company Secretary of the Company acted as the Secretary to the Committee.

The Composition of the Shareholders Relationship Committee constituted and details of the
meetings attended by the Directors are given below.

The members of the stakeholders' relationship committee and their attendance at committee
meetings are as under:

Name of the Director

Category

No. of

Meetings

attended

Mr. Ritesh Patel

Chairman, Non-Executive & Independent Director

2

*Mr. Nainesh Trivedi

Non-Executive & Independent Director

2

Ms. Sushmita Lunkad

Non-Executive & Independent Director

3

Mr. Hitendra Desai

Executive & Whole-Time Director

3

# Mrs. Bhavna Brahmbhatt

Non-Executive & Independent Director

1

#Mrs. Bhavna Ronil Brahmbhatt (DIN: 10736860) was appointed as a Non-Executive,
Independent Women Director of the Company w.e.f. 04th September, 2024.

*Mr. Nainesh Bhanushankar Trivedi (DIN: 08816850) has resigned from the post of Non¬
Executive, Independent Director of the Company w.e.f. 04th September, 2024.

The committee meets at frequent intervals, to approve inter-alia, transfer/ transmission of Equity
shares, non-receipt of annual Report, attending to complaints of investors routed by SEBI/Stock
Exchanges and reviews the status of investors’ grievances and redressed mechanism and
recommend measures to improve the level of investor services. Details of share transfer /
transmission approved by the committee are placed at the Board meetings from time to time.
Company Secretary of the Company acted as the Secretary to the Stakeholders Relationship
Grievance Committee.

The Committee in particular looks into:

To oversee and review redressal of shareholder and investor grievances, on matters relating
to issue, transfer, transmission of securities, non-receipt of annual report, non-receipt of
dividends/interests.

• To issue duplicate share/debenture certificate(s) reported lost, defaced or destroyed as per
the laid down procedure and to resolve the grievances of security holders of the Company, if
any.

• Attending to complaints of security holders routed by SEBI (SCORES)/Stock Exchanges/RBI
or any other Regulatory Authorities.

• Taking decision on waiver of requirement of obtaining the Succession Certificate/Probate of
Will on case to case basis within the parameters set out by the Board of Directors.

• To monitor transfer of the amounts/shares transferable to Investor Education and Protection
Fund.

• To list the securities of the Company on Stock Exchanges.

• Any other matters that can facilitate better investor services and relations.

• Review activities with regard to the Health Safety and Sustainability initiatives of the
Company.

• Review of the various measures and initiatives taken by the listed entity for reducing the
quantum of unclaimed dividends and ensuring timely receipt of dividend warrants / annual
reports / statutory notices by the shareholder of the Company.

During the year under review, few queries/complaints were received from
shareholders/investors and all of them got resolved on time. Hence, no complaint / query is
remaining unresolved & pending as on 31st March 2025. The number of pending share transfers
as on 31st March 2025 were Nil.

39. RIGHTS ISSUE COMMITTEE:

The Rights Issue Committee was constituted by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on
28th April, 2025, in line with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Terms of Reference:

The Committee was constituted to evaluate, oversee, and take all decisions in relation to the
proposed Rights Issue of equity shares, including determination of issue size, price, ratio, record
date, appointment of intermediaries, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal and
regulatory requirements.

Functions:

The Committee was entrusted with:

Structuring and finalising the terms of the Rights Issue;

• Appointment of intermediaries such as merchant bankers, registrars, legal advisors, etc.;

• Approving offer documents and undertaking filings with SEBI, BSE, and ROC;

• Opening bank accounts and handling related operational matters.

• To monitor compliance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI
(LODR) Regulations, 2015, and SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018;

• To review and approve timelines, advertisements, notices, and announcements related
to the Rights Issue;

• To take any other incidental or ancillary actions necessary for successful execution or
withdrawal of the Rights Issue.

Composition of the Rights Issue Committee and Meeting Details:

Sr.

No.

Name of the Director

Designation

Category

1

Mr. Sandeep Gandhi

Managing Director

Chairman

2

Mr. Sunil Bhirud

Executive Director

Member

3

Mrs. Bhavna Brahmbhatt

Non-Executive, Independent Woman Director

Member

4

Mr. Mahesh Sapariya

Non-Executive, Independent Director

Member

40. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS’ MEETING:

During the year under review, as required under Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 and
the provisions of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the Independent Directors met on 27th March,
2025, without the presence of Executive Directors or members of management, inter alia, to
discuss:

• Evaluation of performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board of Directors as a
whole

• Evaluation of performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of
the Executive and Non-Executive Directors

• Evaluation of the quality, content and timelines of flow of information between the
Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably
perform its duties.

41. VIGIL MECHANISM (WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY):

The Company’s Whistle Blower Policy provides a mechanism under which an employee/director
of the Company may report unethical behaviour, suspected or actual fraud, violation of code of
conduct and personnel policies of the Company. The Vigil Mechanism ensures standards of
professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behaviour. The Whistle Blower Policy/Vigil
Mechanism is uploaded on the Company’s website at

https://www.harishtextile.com/investors/policies

During the year under review, there were no complaints received under this mechanism.

42. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:

As per Regulation 21 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 the top 1000 listed entities need to adopt Risk
Management Policy. Therefore, the Company is not required to adopt Risk Management Policy.

43. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:

The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the Company with related
parties referred to in sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including
certain arm's length transactions under third proviso thereto have been disclosed in Form No.
AOC-2 as
Annexure-IV.

44. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

The Company is not required to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee as it
does not fall within the purview of Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and hence it is not
required to formulate policy on Corporate Social Responsibility.

45. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEE:

None of the employees of the Company is drawing remuneration in excess of the limits
described under rule (5) (2) chapter XIII as provided under section 197 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The information
required under section 197 of the act read with rule (5)(1) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are mentioned in the
Annexure V.

46. VARIOUS POLICIES OF THE COMPANY:

In accordance with the provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the Companies Act, 2013 the Company has formulated,
implemented and amended (as per the Companies (amendments) Act, 2017, SEBI (Prohibition
of Insider Trading) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019) and SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 and other applicable provisions,
Company has formulated various policies and the Amended copy of all such Policies are
available on Company’s website (www.harishtextile.com). The Policies are reviewed periodically
by the Board and updated based on need and requirements.

47. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:

Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of
the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.

48. POLICY FOR PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING:

Vide notification no. EBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2018/59 Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
has notified SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018. The
Company has accordingly amended its Prohibition of Insider Trading Code and Code of
Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information. The
Code also provides for pre-clearance of transactions by designated persons, whenever
required.

The Company follows closure of trading window for the end of every quarter till 48 hours after
the declaration of financial results. The Company has been advising the designated persons
covered by the said Code not to trade in Company's securities during the closure of trading
window period.

49. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE:

As per the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 ("POSH Act”) and Rules made thereunder, the Company has
formed an Internal Committee to address complaints pertaining to sexual harassment in the
workplace. The Company policy mandates prevention of sexual harassment and to ensure a
free and fair enquiry process with clear timelines for resolution. During the year under review,
there were no cases filed under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

The Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) of Women at Workplace Policy is available on
the Company’s website at:
https://www.harishtextile.com/investors/policies.

50. REMUNERATION TO DIRECTOR AND EMPLOYEES:

Details/Disclosures of ratio of remuneration to each Director to median employee's
remuneration as required pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act 2013 read with
Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014 and details of remuneration paid to Employees vide Rule 5(2) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given as
Annexure-
V
.

51. CEO & CFO CERTIFICATION:

In terms of Listing Regulations, the certification by the Managing Director and the Chief
Financial Officer is annexed to this Annual Report.

52. INVESTOR RELATIONS:

Your Company always endeavours to keep the time of response to shareholders
request/grievance at the minimum. Priority is accorded to address all the issues raised by
shareholders and provide them a satisfactory reply at the earliest possible time. The

Stakeholder Relationship Committee of the board meets periodically and reviews the status of
the Shareholders’ Grievances.

53. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for the assistance and co¬
operation received from various stakeholders including financial institutions and banks,
government authorities and other business associates who have extended their valuable
support and encouragement during the year under review.

Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their appreciation for the committed
services rendered by the employees of the Company at all levels, who have contributed
significantly towards the Company’s performance and for enhancing its inherent strength.

Your Directors also acknowledge with gratitude the encouragement and support extended by
our valued shareholders.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Harish Textile Engineers Limited

Sandeep Gandhi Sunil Bhirud

Managing Director Executive Director
DIN: 00941665 DIN: 03469816

Date: 25th June, 2025
Place: Mumbai

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