Your Directors are pleased to present the Fifteenth Annual Report on the business and operations ofHarish Textile Engineers Limited ("the Company”) together with the audited financial statementsalong with the report of the Auditors for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 prepared as perIndian Accounting Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act”).
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the IndianAccounting 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, 2025as 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 summarizedas follows:
Particulars
Year ended 31stMarch, 2025
Year ended 31stMarch, 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
In order to strengthen the financial position of the Company and support future growthinitiatives, the Directors have decided to plough back the profits into the business. Accordingly,no dividend is recommended for the financial year under review
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements), Regulation 2015 ("Listing Regulations”), the ManagementDiscussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, is present in separate section asAnnexure I, forming part of Annual Report.
The entire balance in Retained Earning is proposed to be carried forward.
The Provisions of Sec.125 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply as there was nodividend declared and paid last year.
6. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIALPOSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THEFINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATEAND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of theCompany between the end of the financial year and the date of this Report, except as statedbelow:
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 ofthe Company to Nfinia Industries Private Limited, a Company owned and controlled by thePromoter(s) of the Company, as a going concern on a slump sale basis, through a BusinessTransfer Agreement to be executed between the Company and Nfinia Industries PrivateLimited, subject to the approval of Shareholders and, if required, the prior approval of theCompany’s bankers.
In this regard, the approval of the Shareholders is being sought through a Postal Ballotprocess. 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 ORCOURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY’SOPERATIONS IN FUTURE:
With reference to our earlier disclosure regarding Petition No. 128 of 2022 filed by the petitionerMr. Nikhil H. Gandhi & two Ors. (Mrs. Chhaya Nikhil Gandhi and Mrs. Kumudben HimatlalGandhi) 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 EngineersLimited, 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 respondentno. two. The Hon’ble NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal), Mumbai had passed the orderdated 14th June, 2023 has stayed the further proceedings till the pendency of the Hon. HighCourt order.
The Company does not have any Holding/Subsidiary/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the
Company has received declarations from all continuing Independent Directors confirming thatthey meet the criteria of independence as laid down in the aforesaid provisions and are notaware of any circumstances which may affect their status as Independent Directors except thefollowing director.
Mr. Ritesh Harshad Patel, Director of the Company, has not submitted the declaration asrequired under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company was not formallynotified of the disqualification by the Director. The matter came to light during an internalcompliance review undertaken in the normal course, following the director's continued absencefrom 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 Patelceased 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 todischarge duties with objectivity and independence and have complied with the applicablerequirements under the Companies (Creation and Maintenance of Databank of IndependentDirectors) Rules, 2019 and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,2014, as amended.
As required pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12(1) of theCompanies (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.
As on the date of Report, the Company has five Directors comprising of two Executive Directorsand three Non-Executive Directors out of which all three are Independent Directors. There isone Women Director.
Retirement by Rotation:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 read withCompanies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014 and the Articles ofAssociation of the Company, Mr. Sandeep Gandhi (DIN: 00941665), Managing Director of theCompany, retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and offershimself 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”), theindependent directors have submitted declarations that each of them meets the criteria ofindependence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act along with Rules framed thereunder andRegulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. There has been no change in thecircumstances affecting their status as Independent Directors of the Company.
During the year under review, the Non-Executive Directors of the Company had no pecuniaryrelationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission, if any andreimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of theBoard / 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
3
Mr. Ashwini Ramakant Gupta
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 theCompany 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 27thMarch, 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:
Mr. Sandeep Gandhi
Managing Director
Mr. Sunil Bhirud
Executive Director
Mr. Pinkesh Upadhyay
Chief Financial Officer
4
Ms. Priya Gupta
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
5
Mrs. Bhavna Brahmbhatt
6
Mr. Mahesh Sapariya
7
Mr. Ashwini Gupta
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 theKey Managerial Personnel of the Company as on the date of report:
Name of Key Managerial Personnel
Details/Disclosures of ratio of remuneration to each Director to median employee'sremuneration as required pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act 2013 read withRule 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.
Statutory Auditor:
M/s. K. M. Swadia & Co., Chartered Accountant (FRN: 110740W) were re-appointed asstatutory 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 AnnualGeneral Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2029, subject to ratification of theirappointment by the members, if required, at every intervening Annual General Meeting heldafter this Annual General Meeting.
Cost Auditor:
During the year under review, in accordance with Section 148(1) of the Act, the Company hasmaintained the accounts and cost records, as specified by the Central Government. The Boardof Directors had appointed M/s. Y S Thakar & Associates, (Membership No. 9688 & FirmRegistration No.: 000318), as Cost Auditors of the Company, for conducting the audit of costrecords for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025. The audit is in progress and the report willbe 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 Recordsand Audit) Rules, 2014 (as amended), the Board of Directors, on the recommendation of theAudit 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 theCompany for the Financial Year 2025-2026.
The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is subject to ratification of Shareholders at theensuing 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 Directorshad appointed M/s. D N Vora & Associates (ACS No.: 46989, CP No. 21254), CompanySecretary in Practice, Mumbai to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financialyear ended 31st March, 2025.
The Secretarial Audit report for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 is attached asAnnexure 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 Directorshave appointed M/s. D N Vora & Associates (ACS No.: 46989, CP No. 21254), CompanySecretaries in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the five financialyear 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 theCompany 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 theCompany for period of three financial year from 2025-2026 to 2027-2028.
The Auditors' Report contains the following Qualification, observation on Going Concern andother matters:
1. “The Company has ascertained the particulars of dues to Micro, Small and Mediumenterprises, under MSMED Act, 2006. The interest liability arising out of delayed payment toundertakings registered under the MSMED Act, has not been quantified and provided for. ”
The Company has ascertained particulars of registration from vendors covered under by theprovisions of MSME Act. With respect to provision of interest under MSME Act, there areseveral issues that required clarification from legal interpretation point of view. TheCompany will seek legal advice to address the issues. Until, the issues are addressed, itwould not be possible for the Company to correctly compute the interest liability arising outof delayed payment to vendors under the MSME Act. Hence, no provision pertaining tointerest liability for the vendors registered under the MSME Act has been provided forpertaining to the Financial Year 2024-2025 and prior period except for the cases for whichCompany 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 ofqualification pertaining to “Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern”:
“We draw attention to Note no. 19 to the financial statements, regarding extensions oftimelines /defaults in repayment of debenture obligations arising out of liquidity crunchfaced by the Company. We further draw your attention to the fact that the net workingcapital of the Company is negative at the year end. The current liabilities (including shortterm borrowings) amounted to INR 6465 Lacs. The current assets amounted to INR 4325Lacs. 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 onits ability to raise additional funds as required and successful negotiations withlenders/debenture holders and vendors for continued support and generation of cash flowfrom its operations that it needs to settle its liabilities as they fall due. Our opinion is notmodified in respect of this matter.”
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, 22ndMay, 2025. During the meeting, it was collectively agreed that the formal extension andprocessing of the revised redemption timeline shall be undertaken only upon receipt of dulysigned No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from majority debenture holders.
The extensions of timelines/defaults in repayment of debenture obligations have taken placearising out of liquidity crunch faced by the Company. The net working capital of theCompany 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 netnegative working capital has amounted to INR 2140 Lacs.
The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to raiseadditional funds as required and successful negotiations with debenture holders andcontinued support of lenders and vendors along with generation of cash flow from itsoperations 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 andfinancial 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 debentureholders for settlement of their dues and will have continued support from lenders/vendorsand generation of cash flow from operations that will enable it to settle its liabilities as theyfall due. These financial statements have, therefore, been prepared on a Going Concernbasis.
3. Based on our examination, which included test checks, the Company has maintained itsbooks 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 audittrail does not arise.
In connection with the observation made in the Auditor’s Report, though not in the nature ofqualification, the Company uses the accounting software that has a feature of recordingaudit trail (edit log) facility and is in the process of enabling this facility for all relevanttransactions in the accounting software used for maintaining books of account for theCompany.
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company had appointed, M/s D NVora & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary as its Secretarial Auditor to conduct theSecretarial Audit of the Company for the F.Y 2024-2025. The Company has provided all theassistance and facilities to the Secretarial Auditor for conducting their audit. Report ofSecretarial Auditors for the F.Y 2024-2025 in Form MR-3 is annexed to this report asAnnexure-III.
The Secretarial Audit Report contains the following Qualification, Observation, Reservation, andAdverse Remark/Disclaimer as follows:
a) The Company has received an intimation from the Hon’ble Micro and Small EnterprisesFacilitation 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 thebooks) and interest of Rs. 35,96,921/-.
The Company has received a hearing intimation from the Hon’ble Micro and SmallEnterprises Facilitation Council, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in connection with a claim amountingto Rs. 61,47,306/-, which includes the principal amount of Rs. 25,50,385/- (already disclosedin the books of accounts) and an interest component of Rs. 35,96,921/-. The Company is inthe process of seeking appropriate legal advice in the matter and intends to file its detailedreply and submissions before the relevant authority. The Company believes it has strongmerits in the case and will take all necessary steps to defend its position through the properlegal 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-paidtax or wrongful availment of input tax credit. The notice does not allege fraud or wilfulmisstatement.
The matter is currently being dealt with and is under process. The Company, in consultationwith its legal and tax advisors, is actively engaged in preparing and filing the necessaryresponses 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/- alongwith interest for outstanding dues.
The matter is currently under review and is being dealt with in consultation with theCompany's legal advisors. The Company has evaluated the claim and is in the process offinalizing and submitting an appropriate response. As the case is under process and yet tobe concluded, the Company will continue to take all necessary steps to resolve the matterappropriately while ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements.
d) An intimation dated 19th March 2025 has been received from the Micro and SmallEnterprises Facilitation Council, District (East), Delhi, directing the Company to makepayment within 15 days to M/s. Leon International Logistics LLP for outstanding dues.
The Company has already made the payment to M/s. Leon International Logistics LLP forthe said dues. Accordingly, the claim is not valid, and the notice received in this regard isvoid. The Company has communicated with the supplier and provided all necessarydocumentation supporting the payment made. Appropriate steps are being taken to clear upany 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 hasbeen issued against the Company’s movable and immovable properties in connection withthe matter of M/s. Ramdev Resins Private Limited vs. Harish Textile Engineers Limited. Thisfollows 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 ofUnderstanding 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 HighCourt of Bombay.
We are pleased to report that the matter has been amicably settled. A Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MoU) has been executed with M/s. Ramdev Resins Private Limited, and theCompany has made a full and final settlement payment of Rs. 28,41,111/-. A No DueCertificate dated 12th June, 2025, has been received from the claimant. The parties will befiling the consent terms before the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay in due course to formallyconclude 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 June2024 via cheque no. 144013 as full and final settlement.
We are pleased to report that the matter has been amicably settled. A Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) dated 6th June, 2024, has been executed with M/s. Jagjiwan EnchemUdhyog 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 onUnion 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 GSTDRC-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 demandrelates to unpaid/short-paid tax or wrongful availment of input tax credit, excluding instancesof fraud or wilful misstatement.
Based on the advice of its tax advisors/ consultants, the Company submitted a
comprehensive response within the stipulated timeframe. Upon consideration of thesubmissions, the authorities passed an order, dropping the proceedings. Accordingly, thematter 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 InputTax Credit amounting to Rs. 2,61,274/-.
i) During the period under review, it was observed that Mr. Ritesh Patel incurreddisqualification under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. Notwithstanding suchdisqualification, Mr. Ritesh Patel continued to be shown as a director on the records of theCompany until 10th June, 2025, post which he ceased to be a director of the Company. It isfurther 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 provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.Based on the records and documents made available forour verification, it is also noted that Mr. Ritesh Patel did not attend any Board or Committeemeetings, nor did he sign any resolutions or documents during the period of hisdisqualification.
The Company acknowledges the observation regarding Mr. Ritesh Patel’s disqualificationunder Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company was not formally notifiedof the disqualification by the director or any regulatory authority. The matter came to lightduring an internal compliance review undertaken in the normal course, following thedirector's continued absence from meetings and non-filing of the annual disclosure for FY2025-26. Upon becoming aware, the Company immediately took appropriate steps toensure 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 anyBoard or Committee meetings, nor did he participate in the Company’s affairs or sign anydocuments during the period of his disqualification. As a result, there was no impact on theCompany’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 internalprocesses to monitor director eligibility and ensure timely compliance with all statutoryrequirements.
16. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Non-applicability of Corporate Governance provisions of SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015:
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 15(2) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, compliance with the provisions of Regulations17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27, and clauses (b) to (i) of sub-regulation 2 of Regulation 46and para C, D & E of Schedule V of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (ListingObligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015, are not applicable to theCompanies having paid up equity share capital not exceeding Rs. 10 Crore and Net Worth notexceeding 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 31stMarch, 2025, the paid-up Equity Share Capital and the Net Worth of the Company does notexceed the respective threshold limit of Rs. 10 Crore and Rs. 25 Crore, as aforesaid; henceCorporate Governance Report has not been enclosed to directors since the same is notapplicable to the Company.
17. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India andthat 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 ofConduct for Directors and Senior Management of the Company. The copies of Code of Conductas applicable to the Executive Directors (including Senior Management of the Company) andNon-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 havingwide experience in the field of business, finance, education, industry, commerce andadministration. Their presence on the Board has been advantageous and fruitful in takingbusiness 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 expertiseand wide range of experience. The Directors appointed by the Board are given induction andorientation with respect to the Company’s vision, strategic direction, core values, includingethics, corporate governance practices, financial matters and business operations by havingone-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, enablethem to familiarize with the Company’s procedures and practices.
Updates on relevant statutory changes encompassing important laws are regularly intimated tothe Independent Directors. Their presence on the Board has been advantageous and fruitful intaking Business decisions.
Pursuant to Regulation 25(7) of the Listing Regulations, the Company has put in place a systemto familiarize its Independent Directors about the Company, its financial products, the industryand business model of the Company and its subsidiary (if any). Pursuant to Regulation 46 ofListing Regulations the details of Familiarization Programme is uploaded on the Company’swebsite at https://www.harishtextile.com/investors/policies.
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 provisoto Section 136(1)
• Details of Vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns asper 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 HUMANRESOURCES / INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS FRONT, INCLUDING NUMBER OF PEOPLEEMPLOYED):
The Company offers a growth environment along with monetary benefits in line with industrystandards. The Company has a number of employee initiatives to attract, retain and developtalent 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.
The Authorized Share Capital as on 31st March, 2025 was Rs. 10,00,00,000 divided into1,00,00,000 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.
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.
The Board of Directors has constituted Right Issue Committee to evaluate, oversee and decide
on all matters pertaining to the Rights Issue.
• Buyback of Securities: The Company has not bought back any of the securities during theyear under review.
• Sweat Equity: The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year underreview.
• Employee Stock Option Plan: The Company has not provided any stock options to theemployees.
• Non-Convertible Debentures: During the year under review, the Company did not issue anydebentures 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 Thousandand Nine Hundred Only) on 21st September, 2022 for tenure of three (3) years. The saidNCDs 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
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. Ameeting of the NCD holders was held on 22nd May, 2025, wherein a proposal to extend theredemption timeline was approved. The Company is currently in the process of obtaining thenecessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the NCD holders and completing therequired formalities in connection with the approved extension.
The Company does not have any debt instrument or a fixed deposit program or any scheme orproposal involving mobilisation of funds either in India or abroad that requires Credit Rating.
During the year under review, no application has been made nor any proceeding are pendingunder the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 against the Company.
During the year under report, there was no one time Settlement with any of the banks orlenders.
Your Company is in compliance with the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Instituteof Company Secretaries of India and approved by the Central Government under Section118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year under review, neither the statutory auditors nor the secretarial auditor hasreported to the audit committee, under Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013, anyinstances of fraud committed against your Company by its officers or employees, the details ofwhich would need to be mentioned in the Director’s report.
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no amount on account ofprincipal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on the date of the balancesheet.
Your Directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the information andexplanations 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 beenfollowed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently andmade judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit ofthe Company for that period;
c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assetsof 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 andthat 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 allapplicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Remuneration to the Directors/KMP
Sr.
No.
Name of KMP
Remuneration in theyear 2024-25 (inLacs)
Sandeep Gandhi
162.54
Hitendra Desai
Whole-Time Director
7.35
Pinkesh Upadhyay
18.00
Priya Gupta
6.62
Information pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 8(3) theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 forming part of Directors’ Report for the year ended 31stMarch, 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 operationalmethods and other means will continue.
Technology Absorption: The Technology available and utilized is continuously beingupgraded to improve overall performance and productivity.
Research & Development: Your Company believes that research & development is acontinuous process for sustained corporate excellence. Our research & development activitieshelp us in product and service improvement, effective time management and are focused toprovide unique benefits to our customers. Such methods do not involve any specific cost burdento 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/-)
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board has carried out an annualperformance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as theevaluation 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 andthrowing up new ideas for discussion.
• Capacity to effectively examine financial and other information on operations of theCompany and the ability to make positive contribution thereon.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all thedirectors on the basis of criteria such as the board composition and structure, effectiveness ofboard processes, information and functioning, etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from thecommittee 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 theSecurities and Exchange Board of India on 05th January, 2017.
In a separate meeting of independent directors, performance of non-independent directors, theBoard as a whole and the Chairman of the Company was evaluated, taking into account theviews of executive directors and non-executive directors.
The Board expressed its satisfaction on the performance of all the directors, Board and itscommittees which reflected the overall engagement of the directors, the Board and itscommittees with the Company.
The Shares of the Company is listed on BSE Limited. Applicable listing fees have been paid upto date. The Shares of the Company have not been suspended from trading at any time duringthe year by the concerned Stock Exchanges.
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
30-04-2024
Sandeep GandhiHitendra DesaiRitesh Patel*Nainesh TrivediSushmita Lunkad
30-05-2024
05-06-2024
Hitendra DesaiRitesh Patel*Nainesh TrivediSushmita Lunkad
24-06-2024
‘5
09-07-2024
13-08-2024
04-09-2024
8
16-09-2024
Sandeep GandhiHitendra DesaiRitesh PatelSushmita Lunkad#Bhavna Brahmbhatt
9
19-09-2024
10
04-10-2024
11
29-10-2024
12
06-12-2024
Sandeep GandhiHitendra DesaiSushmita Lunkad#Bhavna Brahmbhatt
13
19-12-2024
Sandeep GandhiHitendra DesaiSushmita Lunkad
#Bhavna Brahmbhatt
14
23-12-2024
15
27-12-2024
16
23-01-2025
17
12-02-2025
18
28-02-2025
19
18-03-2025
20
27-03-2025
#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 details in respect of internal financial control and their adequacy are included in theManagement Discussion and Analysis (Annexure I), which is a part of this report.
The composition of the Audit Committee is as under and it is in compliance with the provisionsof Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the rules thereunder and Securities andExchange 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 ofDirectors. Its purpose is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities of monitoringfinancial reporting processes, reviewing the Company’s established systems and processes forinternal financial controls, governance and reviewing the Company’s statutory and internal auditactivities.
The Company has an Internal Auditor, who is responsible for conducting independent InternalAudit. The Internal Auditor reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board.
Committee invites such of the executives as it considers appropriate, representatives of thestatutory auditors and internal auditors, to be present at its meetings. The Company Secretaryacts as the Secretary to the Audit Committee. Reports are sent to the members of theCommittee 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 asfollows:
AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Ritesh PatelHitendra Desai*Nainesh TrivediSushmita Lunkad
Ritesh PatelHitendra DesaiSushmita Lunkad#Bhavna Brahmbhatt
Hitendra DesaiSushmita 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 Meetingsattended
Mr. Ritesh Patel
Chairman, Non-Executive & IndependentDirector
08
*Mr. Nainesh Trivedi
Non-Executive & Independent Director
07
Mr. Hitendra Desai
Executive Director & Whole Time Director
Ms. Sushmita Lunkad
#Mrs. Bhavna Brahmbhatt
The Committee in particular looks into:
• Oversight of the Company’s financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financialinformation to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and credible.
• Recommending the appointment, re-appointment and removal of statutory auditor, fixationof 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 submissionto 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 orrelatives, 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 partiesand granting omnibus approval to related party transactions which are in the ordinary courseof 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 ofinternal control systems and reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function, including thestructure of the internal audit department, staffing and seniority of the official heading thedepartment, 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 matterswhere there is suspected fraud or irregularity of a failure of internal control systems of amaterial nature and reporting the matter to the Board.
• Discussion with statutory auditors before the audit commences, nature and scope of auditas 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 personheading 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 auditprocess.
• Approve policies in relation to the implementation of the Insider Trading Code and tosupervise implementation of the same.
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee frameda 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 Companyout of its Board members. The NRC Committee shall consist of minimum three non-executivedirectors out of which two shall be independent directors. The chairperson of the Company maybe appointed as a member of the NRC Committee but shall not chair the NRC Committee. TheChairman 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 managementand the Company or with the exercise of his duties as a NRC committee member. The NRCCommittee may invite such of the executives of the Company, as it considers appropriate (andparticularly the Managing Director) to be present at the meetings of the NRC committee, but onoccasions it may also meet without the presence of any executives of the Company. TheCompany 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, inconsonance with the industry practices and rewards good performance of the employees of theCompany. The policy ensures equality, fairness and consistency in rewarding the employees onthe basis of performance against set objectives. Remuneration of employees largely consists ofbasic remuneration and performance incentives. The Company while deciding the remunerationpackage takes into consideration the employment scenario, remuneration package of theindustry and the remuneration package of other Industries.
The Remuneration of the Executive Directors is decided by the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee 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 theCompany acted as the Secretary to the Committee.
The members of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and their attendance atcommittee meetings are as under:
The Company has not issued any Stock options to the Directors. Independent Directors of theCompany have disclosed that they do not hold any Equity Shares of the Company. There hasbeen no pecuniary relationship or transactions of the Non-Executive Directors vis-a-vis theCompany during the year under review.
The nomination and remuneration committee of the Company is constituted in line with theprovisions of Regulation 19 with Part D of the Schedule II of SEBI Listing Regulations, read withSection 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-timeDirectors after considering the Company’s performance.
• To review overall compensation policy, service agreements, performance incentive andother employment conditions of Executive Director(s).
• Recommend to the Board the appointment/re-appointment of Directors and Key ManagerialPersonnel.
• Recommend to the Board the Remuneration Policy for Directors, executive team or KeyManagerial 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.
The Stakeholders' Relationship Committee is constituted in line with the provisions ofRegulation 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 overallresponsibilities relating to attending and redressal of the grievances of the security holders ofthe Company.
Functions:
The Members of the stakeholders' relationship committee met Three Time during the financialyear 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 themeetings attended by the Directors are given below.
The members of the stakeholders' relationship committee and their attendance at committeemeetings are as under:
No. of
Meetings
attended
Chairman, Non-Executive & Independent Director
Executive & Whole-Time Director
# Mrs. Bhavna Brahmbhatt
The committee meets at frequent intervals, to approve inter-alia, transfer/ transmission of Equityshares, non-receipt of annual Report, attending to complaints of investors routed by SEBI/StockExchanges and reviews the status of investors’ grievances and redressed mechanism andrecommend 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 RelationshipGrievance Committee.
• To oversee and review redressal of shareholder and investor grievances, on matters relatingto issue, transfer, transmission of securities, non-receipt of annual report, non-receipt ofdividends/interests.
• To issue duplicate share/debenture certificate(s) reported lost, defaced or destroyed as perthe laid down procedure and to resolve the grievances of security holders of the Company, ifany.
• Attending to complaints of security holders routed by SEBI (SCORES)/Stock Exchanges/RBIor any other Regulatory Authorities.
• Taking decision on waiver of requirement of obtaining the Succession Certificate/Probate ofWill 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 ProtectionFund.
• 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 theCompany.
• Review of the various measures and initiatives taken by the listed entity for reducing thequantum of unclaimed dividends and ensuring timely receipt of dividend warrants / annualreports / statutory notices by the shareholder of the Company.
During the year under review, few queries/complaints were received fromshareholders/investors and all of them got resolved on time. Hence, no complaint / query isremaining unresolved & pending as on 31st March 2025. The number of pending share transfersas on 31st March 2025 were Nil.
The Rights Issue Committee was constituted by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on28th 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 theproposed Rights Issue of equity shares, including determination of issue size, price, ratio, recorddate, appointment of intermediaries, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal andregulatory requirements.
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 relatedto the Rights Issue;
• To take any other incidental or ancillary actions necessary for successful execution orwithdrawal of the Rights Issue.
Composition of the Rights Issue Committee and Meeting Details:
Chairman
Member
Non-Executive, Independent Woman Director
During the year under review, as required under Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 andthe 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, todiscuss:
• Evaluation of performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board of Directors as awhole
• Evaluation of performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views ofthe Executive and Non-Executive Directors
• Evaluation of the quality, content and timelines of flow of information between theManagement and the Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonablyperform its duties.
The Company’s Whistle Blower Policy provides a mechanism under which an employee/directorof the Company may report unethical behaviour, suspected or actual fraud, violation of code ofconduct and personnel policies of the Company. The Vigil Mechanism ensures standards ofprofessionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behaviour. The Whistle Blower Policy/VigilMechanism 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.
As per Regulation 21 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 the top 1000 listed entities need to adopt RiskManagement Policy. Therefore, the Company is not required to adopt Risk Management Policy.
The particulars of every contract or arrangements entered into by the Company with relatedparties referred to in sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 includingcertain arm's length transactions under third proviso thereto have been disclosed in Form No.AOC-2 as Annexure-IV.
The Company is not required to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee as itdoes not fall within the purview of Section 135(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and hence it is notrequired to formulate policy on Corporate Social Responsibility.
None of the employees of the Company is drawing remuneration in excess of the limitsdescribed under rule (5) (2) chapter XIII as provided under section 197 of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The informationrequired under section 197 of the act read with rule (5)(1) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are mentioned in the Annexure V.
In accordance with the provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 and the Companies Act, 2013 the Company has formulated,implemented and amended (as per the Companies (amendments) Act, 2017, SEBI (Prohibitionof Insider Trading) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019) and SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 and other applicable provisions,Company has formulated various policies and the Amended copy of all such Policies areavailable on Company’s website (www.harishtextile.com). The Policies are reviewed periodicallyby the Board and updated based on need and requirements.
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the Financial Statements.
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. TheCompany has accordingly amended its Prohibition of Insider Trading Code and Code ofPractices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information. TheCode also provides for pre-clearance of transactions by designated persons, wheneverrequired.
The Company follows closure of trading window for the end of every quarter till 48 hours afterthe declaration of financial results. The Company has been advising the designated personscovered by the said Code not to trade in Company's securities during the closure of tradingwindow period.
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 hasformed an Internal Committee to address complaints pertaining to sexual harassment in theworkplace. The Company policy mandates prevention of sexual harassment and to ensure afree 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 onthe Company’s website at: https://www.harishtextile.com/investors/policies.
In terms of Listing Regulations, the certification by the Managing Director and the ChiefFinancial Officer is annexed to this Annual Report.
Your Company always endeavours to keep the time of response to shareholdersrequest/grievance at the minimum. Priority is accorded to address all the issues raised byshareholders and provide them a satisfactory reply at the earliest possible time. The
Stakeholder Relationship Committee of the board meets periodically and reviews the status ofthe Shareholders’ Grievances.
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 valuablesupport and encouragement during the year under review.
Your Directors take this opportunity to place on record their appreciation for the committedservices rendered by the employees of the Company at all levels, who have contributedsignificantly towards the Company’s performance and for enhancing its inherent strength.
Your Directors also acknowledge with gratitude the encouragement and support extended byour valued shareholders.
Managing Director Executive DirectorDIN: 00941665 DIN: 03469816