The Directors are pleased to present herewith the 45th Annual Report of the Company ('JWL') together with the Audited FinancialStatements for the financial year ended 31st March 2025.
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
Year ended31 March 2025
Year ended31 March 2024
Amount
% of netsales
Revenue from operation
3,87,062.50
-
3,64,125.30
3,96,327.95
3,64,373.33
Expenditure
Raw material cost and changein inventory
2,96,458.44
76.59%
2,82,837.31
77.68%
2,97,584.18
75.09%
2,82,899.71
77.64%
Employee benefit expense
5,853.62
1.51%
5,079.23
1.39%
7663.51
1.93%
5,141.30
1.41%
Operating and other expense
29,960.42
7.74%
27,105.95
7.44%
33,327.64
8.41%
27,407.50
7.52%
Operating profit (EBIDTA)
54,790.02
14.15%
49,102.81
13.49%
57,752.62
14.57%
48,924.82
13.43%
Depreciation and amortization
3,070.33
0.79%
2,752.58
0.76%
5,363.93
1.35%
2,815.86
0.77%
Finance cost
5,310.12
1.37%
4,080.61
1.12%
6,042.47
1.52%
4,100.25
1.13%
Other income
3,424.17
0.88%
2,098.83
0.58%
4,435.65
2,454.58
0.67%
Profit/ (loss) before tax andexceptional items and sharein net profit/(loss) of jointventures and tax
49,833.74
12.87%
44,368.45
12.18%
50,781.87
12.81%
44,463.29
12.20%
Exceptional items - Gain net
0.00%
Share in profit /(loss) of JointVentures
(1,191.53)
(0.30%)
(272.60)
(0.07%)
Profit/ (loss) before tax
49,590.34
12.51%
44,190.69
12.13%
a) During the year revenue from operations increased to^3,87,062.50 lakhs as compared to ^3,64,125.30 lakhs inthe previous year, a growth of 6.3%, driven primarily onaccount of growth in sales of Railway Wagons.
b) Employee cost and other operating expenses increasedas compared to previous year, mainly on volume growthand in line with increase in sales volume.
c) Consequent to above, the operating profit in terms of % torevenue increased to 14.15% from 13.49% in the previousyear, mainly on account of improvement in gross margindriven by backward integration.
d) Finance cost has increased by ^1,229.51 lakh as comparedto the previous year which mainly attributable toincreased working capital requirement and investmentin plant and machinery and equity investments in JVs andsubsidiaries.
A detailed analysis of the Company's operations, futureexpectations and business environment has been given in theManagement Discussion & Analysis Report which forms anintegral part of this report.
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company has the following 4(Four) Subsidiary Companies/LLP and 3 (three) Joint Venture Companies
Sl.
No.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
CATEGORY
1
Jupiter Electric Mobility Private Limited
Subsidiary
2
Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory Private Limited
3
Stone India Limited
4
Habitation Realestate LLP
5
JWL Kovis (India) Private Limited
Joint Venture
6
JWL Dako-CZ (India) Private Limited
7
JWL Talegria (India) Private Limited
In accordance with the provisions of section 129(3) of theCompanies Act, 2013, read with Rule 5 of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement containing the salientfeatures of financial statements of each of the subsidiaries/associates/joint venture companies of the Company, in theprescribed Form AOC-1, is given in Annexure- A to this Report.
The said Form AOC-1 also highlights the performance andfinancial position of each of the subsidiaries/associates/joint venture companies and their contribution to the overallperformance of the company are included in the ConsolidatedFinancial Statements pursuant to Rule 8(1) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014. In accordance with the provisions ofSection 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Reportof the Company, containing, inter-alia, the audited standaloneand consolidated financial statements, has been placed onthe website of the Company and can be accessed at the link:https://iupiterwagons.com/investors/#tab-14403.
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company had one unlisted materialsubsidiary, i.e. Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory PrivateLimited. The Company has formulated a policy for determiningmaterial subsidiaries. The policy is available at website of theCompany at the link: JWL - Policy for Detemining MaterialSubsidiaries
Pursuant to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read withrules made thereunder, the details of developments at the levelof subsidiaries and joint ventures of the Company are coveredin the Management Discussion & Analysis Report, which formspart of this Annual Report.
The Company did not undergo any change in the nature of itsbusiness during the financial year 2024-2025.
There have been no material changes and commitmentsaffecting the financial performance of the Company whichhave occurred during the end of the Financial Year of theCompany to which the financial statements relate and the dateof the report.
In terms of Regulation 43A ofthe Securities and Exchange Boardof India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company hasformulated and adopted the Dividend Distribution Policy.
The policy is available at website of the Company at the link:JWL-Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf (jupiterwagons.com)
For the Financial Year 2024-25, the Board of Directors of theCompany declared an interim dividend of ^1.00 per equityshare, representing 10% of the face value of ^10/- each. The saidinterim dividend was duly paid to the eligible shareholders.
In accordance with the prevailing provisions of the IncomeTax Act, 1961, dividend income is taxable in the hands of theshareholders. Accordingly, the Company deducted tax at sourceon the dividend amount at the applicable rates prescribedunder the Act.
The closing balance of the retained earnings of the Companyfor Financial Year 2024-25, after all appropriation andadjustments was ' 1,02,067.95 Lakh.
CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITALAuthorised Share Capital
During the year under review, there is no change in theauthorised share capital of the Company. The authorised sharecapital of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 and as on thedate of this Report is ' 476,85,00,000 divided into 47,68,50,000equity shares of ' 10/- each.
Paid up Share Capital
In pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Directors at itsmeeting held on 7th May, 2024 and subsequent to the approvalof the members of the Company by way of postal ballotresolution on 20th June, 2024, the result of which was declaredon 21st June, 2024, the Company had allotted 1,22,04,424Equity Shares of face value of ' 10/- each at an issue price of' 655.50/- per equity share (including a premium of ' 645.50/-per Equity Share), aggregating to ' 79,99,99,99,32.00/- in aFund Raising Committee Meeting held on 12th July, 2024, onpreferential basis to the eligible qualified institutional buyers.
The above equity shares so allotted rank pari passu with theexisting equity shares of the Company.
Post allotment of 1,22,04,424 equity shares, the equity sharecapital of the Company stood at ' 4,24,49,80,490 consistingof 42,44,98,049 equity shares of ^10/- each as on 31st March,2025.
The Company issued 28,72,340 warrants, each convertibleinto or exchangeable for one fully paid-up equity share of theCompany of face value ^10/- each ('Warrants'), at an issueprice of ^470.00 per warrant, payable in cash ('Warrant IssuePrice') on 29th June, 2024. The aggregate value of the warrantissue amounts to ^135,00,00,000.
The Warrants were allotted to the Foreign Promoter,Tatravagonka A.S. in accordance with the applicable provisions,the warrant holder has paid 25% of the Issue Price at the timeof allotment. The remaining amount is payable upon exerciseof the option to convert the warrants into equity shares, whichcan be done at any time within a period of 18 months from thedate of allotment, i.e., on or before 28th December, 2025.
Except as stated above, there was no other change in the sharecapital of the Company.
DETAILS OF UTILIZATION OF FUNDS RAISEDTHROUGH QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONSPLACEMENT ISSUE OF EQUITY SHARES ANDPREFERENTIAL ISSUE OF CONVERTIBLEWARRANTS
Details of utilization of the funds raised by the Companythrough QIP issue of Equity Shares and Preferential issueof Convertible Warrants along with an explanation for thevariation are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Reportwhich forms part of this Annual Report.
DIRECTORS AND KMP(s)
The Board of Directors comprises of following directors as on31st March, 2025:
Sr.
Name of the Member
Category
1.
Mr. Vivek Lohia
Managing Director
2.
Mr. Vikash Lohia
Deputy Managing Director
3.
Mrs. MadhuchhandaChatterjee
Non-Executive IndependentDirector
4.
Mr. Ganesan Raghuram
5.
Mr. Avinash Gupta
6.
Mr. Santanu Ray
7.
Mr. Navin Nayar
8.
Mr. Swapan KumarChaudhury
Whole Time Director
9.
Mr. Abhishek Jaiswal
Whole time Director & ChiefExecutive Officer
KEY MANAGARIAL PERSONNEL OF THECOMPANY
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the Key Managerial Personnel (‘KMP’) of theCompany are: Mr. Vivek Lohia, Managing Director, Mr. VikashLohia, Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Abhishek Jaiswal,Whole Time Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. SwapanKumar Chaudhury, Whole Time Director (w.e.f. 13th July, 2024),Mr. Asim Ranjan Dasgupta, Whole Time Director (upto 12th July,2024), Mr. Sanjiv Keshri, Chief Financial Officer and Mr. RiteshKumar Singh, Company Secretary.
DIRECTORS
Appointment /Re-Appointment of Directors
In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. VivekLohia (DIN: 00574035) Managing Director of the Company,retires at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, being eligibleand has offered himself for re-appointment. The necessaryresolution for re-appointment of Mr. Vivek Lohia forms partof the Notice convening the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Pursuant to the recommendations of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee and provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Schedule IV and the Rules madethereunder and SEBI Listing Regulations, Mr. Santanu Ray(DIN: 00642736) appointed as Independent Director w.e.f. 13thJuly, 2024, not liable to retire by rotation, for a term of 5 (five)years commencing from 13th July, 2024 up to 12th July, 2029(both days inclusive).
Further, pursuant to the recommendations of the Nominationand Remuneration Committee and provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Schedule IV and the Rulesmade thereunder and SEBI Listing Regulations, Mr. NavinNayar (DIN: 00136057) appointed as Independent Directorw.e.f. 14th July, 2024, not liable to retire by rotation, for a termof 5 (five) years commencing from 14th July, 2024 up to 13th July,2029 (both days inclusive).
Further, pursuant to the recommendations of the Nominationand Remuneration Committee and provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Schedule V and the Rules made thereunderand SEBI Listing Regulations, Mr. Swapan Kumar Chaudhury(DIN: 10694552) appointed as Whole Time Director w.e.f. 13thJuly, 2024, liable to retire by rotation, for a term of 5 (five)years commencing from 13th July, 2024 up to 12th July, 2029(both days inclusive).
During the year under review, pursuant to the recommendationsof the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013,read with Schedule IV and the Rules made thereunder, as wellas the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, Mr. Vikash Lohia (DIN: 00572725) wasre-designated as the Deputy Managing Director ofthe Company,in the capacity of a Whole-time Director, with effect from1st February, 2025.
The profile and particulars of experience, attributes and skillsthat qualify for Board membership, are disclosed in the Noticeof the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Cessation:
Mr. Prakash Yashwant Gurav and Mr. Manchi Venkat Rajaraoceased to be Independent Directors of the Company uponcompletion of their second consecutive terms of five yearseach, with effect from the close of business hours on 14th July,2024, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,2013.
Further, Mr. Asim Ranjan Dasgupta ceased to be the Whole¬time Director of the Company with effect from 13th July, 2024,following his resignation.
The Board of Directors places on record its sincere appreciationfor the valuable contributions, guidance, and support extendedby Mr. Gurav, Mr. Rajarao, and Mr. Dasgupta during theirrespective tenures.
During the year, Nine Board Meetings were convened and held.Additionally, several committee meetings were also held. Thedetails of meetings and the attendance of the Directors areprovided in the Corporate Governance Report forms part ofthis Annual Report.
The Company has received declarations from all IndependentDirectors confirming that they meet the criteria ofindependence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBIListing Regulations.
Further, in compliance with the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company,through an independent external agency, conducted a formalevaluation of the performance of the Board, its Committees,and individual Directors, including Executive and Non¬Executive Directors. The evaluation criteria included, interalia, parameters for assessing the effectiveness, participation,and contribution of the Directors.
The Board of Directors, after carrying out due assessmentof the declarations and taking into consideration the inputsfrom the performance evaluation process, took on recordthe confirmations received from the Independent Directorsregarding their compliance with the prescribed criteria ofindependence, in accordance with Regulation 25 of the SEBIListing Regulations.
The Board is regularly updated on changes in statutoryprovisions, as applicable to the Company. The details ofprograms for familiarization of Independent Directorswith the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities inthe Company, nature of the industry in which the Companyoperates, business model of the Company and related matters
are put up on the website of the Company at the link: https://jupiterwagons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/JWL-Familiarization-Program-for-Independent-Directors-of-Jupiter-Wagons-Limited.pdf
The Independent Directors met on 25th March, 2025 withoutthe attendance of Non-Independent Directors and membersof the Management. The Independent Directors reviewed theperformance of Non- Independent Directors, the Committeesand the Board as a whole, their performance, taking intoaccount the views of Executive Directors and Non- ExecutiveDirectors and assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness offlow of information between the Management and the Boardthat is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonablyperform their duties.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors carriedout an evaluation of its own performance, the performance ofits Committees, and of individual Directors. The Nominationand Remuneration Committee undertook the evaluation ofits own performance, that of its Committees, and individualDirectors. The outcome of the evaluation was placed beforethe Board and duly taken on record.
Additionally, the performance evaluation of the Non¬Independent Directors, the Board as a whole, and theChairperson was carried out by the Independent Directorsin a separate meeting held in accordance with the statutoryrequirements.
As part of the evaluation process, structured feedback wassought from Directors based on various parameters, including:
Ý Degree of fulfilment of key responsibilities towardsstakeholders (e.g., oversight of governance practices,participation in strategic planning);
Ý Structure, composition, and clarity of roles of the Boardand its Committees;
Ý Co-ordination and cohesiveness among the Board andCommittees;
Ý Effectiveness of deliberations and process management;
Ý Culture and dynamics within the Board/Committees;
Ý Quality of relationship between the Board and theManagement.
The criteria for evaluation were broadly aligned with theGuidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by SEBI on5th January, 2017.
The evaluation process reaffirmed the Board's confidence inthe Company's ethical governance framework, the resiliencedemonstrated by the Board and Management duringchallenging periods, and the constructive and collaborativedynamics among Board Members. It also highlighted the
Management's openness in sharing strategic inputs, enablingthe Board to effectively discharge its oversight responsibilitiesand fiduciary duties.
Looking ahead, the Board aims to enhance its strategicoversight by placing greater emphasis on sustainability anddecarbonisation initiatives in alignment with long-term valuecreation goals.
The Board of Directors ensures that a transparent and robustnomination process is in place, which promotes diversity interms of thought, experience, knowledge, perspective, age,and gender. The Board composition is regularly reviewed tomaintain an appropriate balance of functional competenciesand industry expertise, ensuring effective oversight andstrategic guidance.
In line with this commitment, the Company has adopted aBoard Diversity Policy, which outlines its approach to fosteringa diverse and inclusive Board structure. The policy is availableon the Company’s website and can be accessed at: JWL-Board-Diversity-Policy.pdf
Further details on Board diversity, along with the keyattributes and competencies of Board Members, are providedin the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of thisAnnual Report.
In compliance with the requirements of Section 197(12) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, a statement containing the remuneration detailsof Directors and employees is given in as Annexure-C to thisreport.
There are various Committees constituted by the Boardas stipulated under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBIListing Regulations namely Audit Committee, Nominationand Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders RelationshipCommittee, Risk Management Committee, Corporate SocialResponsibility Committee, Committee of Directors and FundRaising Committee. Brief details pertaining to composition,terms of reference, meetings held and attendance thereat ofthese Committees during the year has been enumerated inCorporate Governance report forming part of this AnnualReport.
During the year, all recommendations of Audit Committeewere accepted by the Board of Directors.
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134 of theCompanies Act, 2013, the Directors state that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the yearended 31st March, 2025, the applicable accountingstandards have been followed along with properexplanation relating to material departures.;
b) The Directors have selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give atrue and fair view of the state of affairs of the Companyas at 31st March, 2025 and of the profit or loss of theCompany for the year ended on that date;
c) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient carefor the maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and forpreventing 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 controlsto be followed by the Company and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and are operatingeffectively; and
f) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable laws andthat such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The Company has maintained an adequate internal financialcontrol system over financial reporting, commensurate withthe size, scale, and complexity of its operations. These controlsinclude a set of well-defined policies and procedures designedto:
a) Ensure the maintenance of records that are reasonablydetailed, accurate, and fairly reflect the transactions anddisposition of assets of the Company;
b) Provide reasonable assurance that transactions arerecorded as necessary to permit the preparation offinancial statements in accordance with the IndianAccounting Standards (Ind AS), as notified under theCompanies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015,as amended from time to time, and that receipts andexpenditures of the Company are made only with properauthorization of the Management and the Board ofDirectors; and
c) Provide reasonable assurance regarding the preventionor timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, ordisposition of the Company's assets that could have amaterial impact on the financial statements.
The Company’s internal financial controls over financialreporting were assessed and found to be operating effectivelyas of 31st March, 2025, thereby ensuring the orderly and
efficient conduct of its business operations and the reliabilityof financial reporting.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTEDBY AUDITORS UNDER SUB SECTION (12) OFSECTION 143 OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH AREREPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
There was no instance of fraud during the year under review,which required the Statutory Auditors to report to theAudit Committee and/or Board under Section 143(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Rules framed there under.
Therefore, no fraud has been reported by the Auditors to theAudit Committee or the Board.
DEPOSITS AND ITS COMPLIANCE WITH THEREQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT
The Company did not accept any public deposits during theFinancial Year ended 31st March, 2025 and as such, no amountof principal or interest on public deposits was outstandingas on the date of the balance sheet. Since the Company hasnot accepted any deposits during the Financial Year ended31st March, 2025, there has been no non-compliance with therequirements of the Act.
EXTRACT OF THE ANNUAL RETURN
In term of provisions of section 92 and section 134 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of the Companies(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the AnnualReturn of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 is available onCompany website and can be accessed at the link: https://jupiterwagons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Annual-Return.pdf
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company remains committed to upholding the higheststandards of corporate governance, viewing it not only as aregulatory requirement but as a fundamental value that drivestransparency, accountability, and integrity in all its operations.
The governance framework of Jupiter Wagons Limited (JWL)is designed to promote long-term shareholders value whilesafeguarding the interests of all stakeholders, includingminority shareholders.
JWL believes it is our inherent responsibility to ensure timelyand accurate disclosures related to the Company's operations,performance, leadership, and governance practices. Westrive to evolve and align with global corporate governanceguidelines and best practices, reinforcing our commitment toethical business conduct.
Aligned with our Vision, JWL aspires to become the globalbenchmark in the wagon industry for value creation andcorporate citizenship. The Company aims to achieve this bytaking necessary actions to uphold its core values aroundvalue creation, safety, environmental stewardship, and people¬centric growth.
In compliance with the SEBI Listing Regulations, the CorporateGovernance Report, along with a certificate from a Practicing
Company Secretary certifying compliance with the conditionsof corporate governance, forms an integral part of this AnnualReport.
Furthermore, the Company has adopted a Code of Conductfor all Board Members and Senior Management Personnel, inline with the Corporate Governance requirements under SEBIListing Regulations. All concerned individuals have affirmedtheir compliance with the said Code for the year under review.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
REPORT
The Management Discussion & Analysis Report as requiredin terms of the provision of Regulation 34 of the SEBI ListingRegulations forms part of this Annual Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations,the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (‘BRSR’)describing the initiatives taken by the Company in areas ofEnvironment, Social and Governance, in a prescribed formatform part of the Annual Report and is also available on theCompany’s website and can be accessed at the link: https://jupiterwagons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/JUPITER-BRSR.pdf
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, INVESTMENTS,GUARANTEES
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees givenand securities provided along with the purpose for which theloan or guarantee or security is proposed to be utilized by therecipient, are given in the notes forms part of the financialstatements for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2025.
CONTRACTS AND ARRANGEMENTS WITHRELATED PARTIES
All Related Party Transactions (RPTs) entered into by theCompany during the financial year 2024-25 were in theOrdinary Course of Business and on Arm’s Length basis.These transactions were reviewed and approved by the AuditCommittee on a quarterly basis. For recurring transactions,omnibus approvals were obtained from the Audit Committeein accordance with the applicable provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations.
The RPTs that attracted the provisions of Section 188 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and those defined under Regulation 23of the SEBI Listing Regulations have been disclosed in NoteNo. 45 of the Audited Financial Statements forming part of thisAnnual Report. Members are requested to refer to the said notefor further details.
The particulars of contracts / arrangements with relatedparties referred to in Section 188(1) entered during the yearunder review as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Actare given in Form AOC-2 as an Annexure B forming part ofthis Report.
The Company has in place a Policy on Materiality ofRelated Party Transactions and Dealing with Related PartyTransactions, which has been approved by the Board. Thepolicy is available on the Company's website at the followinglink: JWL-Related-Party-Transaction-Pohcy.pdf
This Policy is designed to ensure that appropriate proceduresare in place for reporting, reviewing, approving, and disclosingrelated party transactions, with specific provisions foridentifying and managing potential or actual conflictsof interest arising out of such transactions. It includesthe mechanism for approval of Material Related PartyTransactions, as defined under applicable regulations.
During the year under review, Material Related PartyTransactions, in compliance with Regulation 23 of the SEBIListing Regulations, were placed before the shareholders forapproval and were duly approved via postal ballot, with resultsdeclared on 21st June, 2024 and 19th April, 2025, respectively.
No significant and material order has been passed by theregulators, courts or tribunal impacting the Company’soperations in future.
No proceedings are pending against the Company under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
There was no instance of one-time settlement with any bankor financial institution during FY 2024-25.
Jupiter Wagons Limited is rated by CRISIL Ratings Limited,ICRA Limited and ACUITE Rating and Research Limited.A detailed status of the Credit Ratings on various facilitiesincluding Bank Loans and Working Capital are provided inthe Corporate Governance Report forms part of this AnnualReport.
During the year, the rating of the Company was A1( ) |(Assigned) for Short Term and AA (-) | Stable(Assigned) forLong Term, respectively.
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technologyabsorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo asstipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act 2013read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,is given in the Annexure -D to this report.
Jupiter Wagons Limited has taken appropriate insurance forall assets against foreseeable perils.
A policy approved by the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee and adopted by the Board is practiced by theCompany for determining qualification, positive attributes,and independence of a director as well as for appointment andremuneration of Directors and Senior Management Employees,as per the details set out in the Corporate Governance Report.The policy has been placed on the website of the Company andthe web link of the same is as follows: IWL-Nomination-and-remuneration-policy.pdf (iupiterwagons.com).
In compliance with the requirements of Section 135of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, theBoard of Directors has re-constituted the Corporate SocialResponsibility (CSR) Committee comprising of Mr. Navin Nayar(Chairman), Mr. Santanu Ray (Member) and Mr. AbhishekJaiswal (Member). The Annual Report on Corporate SocialResponsibility activities, as required under Section 134and 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of theCompanies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules,2014 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014,containing a brief outline of the CSR Policy, the composition ofthe CSR Committee and requisite particulars, inclusive of theinitiatives taken, as well as the expenditure on CSR activitiesis given in the Annexure -E to this Report.
The terms of reference, details of membership of theCommittee and the meetings held are detailed in the CorporateGovernance Report, forming part of this Report.
The CSR Policy formulated by the Company is available on it'swebsite which may be accessed at the link: JWL-CSR-Policy.pdf(iupiterwagons.com).
The Heartbeat of Our Organization - "From FirstHello to Lasting Impact"
At Jupiter Wagons Limited, Human Resources is more than adepartment — it's the foundation of our people-first cultureand the architect of transformative journeys. Our employeesare the driving force behind our success, and by investing intheir growth, well-being, and engagement, we are buildinga future of shared prosperity for our organization and itsstakeholders.
Over the past year, our HR function has undergone a significanttransformation, focused on cultivating a resilient, agile, andempowered workforce. We aligned our workforce planningclosely with production schedules and proiect timelines,ensuring optimal deployment of talent and resources.Recruitment strategies were strengthened to attract top-tier candidates through inclusive, equitable, and merit-basedhiring processes.
Growth Through Development and Retention
We introduced structured upskilling initiatives — deliveredin-house or through industry-recognized institutions —that often include certifications. These programs equip ouremployees to stay ahead in a dynamic industry landscape. Tocomplement growth, we enhanced our retention strategieswith competitive compensation, clearly defined careerdevelopment pathways, and internal mobility. These effortshave led to a notable rise in internal promotions and employeesatisfaction.
A Safer Workplace, A Healthier Workforce
In manufacturing, safety is non-negotiable. We implementedrobust health and safety protocols, conducted regular drills,promoted use of protective equipment, and invested in safetyawareness. As a result, our Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate(LTIFR) dropped by an impressive 65% from the previousyear. Compliance with labor laws and a culture of safety havecreated a more secure work environment across our shopfloors.
Engagement, Wellness & Inclusion
Our employee engagement and wellness philosophy is simpleyet powerful: Involve, Empower, Inspire. We support theperson — not just the position — by offering flexible workhours, wellness days, and a range of health initiatives includingregular medical checkups, eye-care campaigns, corporatehealth insurance, and mental health sessions.
We made measurable progress in advancing our Diversity,Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals. Today, our workforce reflectsa broader spectrum of backgrounds and experiences, withunderrepresented groups now holding 30% more leadershippositions than before. For us, inclusion is not just a policy; it'sa daily practice rooted in respect and equal opportunity.
Sustainability and Responsibility
As an ESG-compliant organization, we integrate sustainabilityacross our HR and operational frameworks. From energy-efficient office spaces and sustainable commuting optionsto employee training in waste management and energyconservation — we're committed to environmentalstewardship. Our CSR efforts focus on ecological conservation,social upliftment, and ethical sourcing practices. Volunteerismis also strongly encouraged, enabling our workforce to engagemeaningfully with community development initiatives.
Compliance & Forward-Looking HR
Our HR policies are aligned with regulatory standardsconcerning working hours, wages, and benefits whilepromoting sustainable, employee-centric practices. Thesepolicies not only enhance operational efficiency but also reflectour commitment to employee welfare.
• A 15-20% increase in employee satisfaction throughmentorship initiatives.
• A 30% rise in leadership roles held by under representedgroups.
• A notable uptick in internal promotions due to expandedcareer pathways.
Looking Ahead
As we look to the future, we remain committed to leveragingtechnology, adopting data-driven workforce planning, anddriving sustainability through employee-led initiatives.At JWL, employee well-being is not a perk — it's a priority.Because when we empower our people, we power our progress.
"Powering our people will always fuel our growth.”
The total number of employees as on 31st March, 2025, stoodat 1,016.
The information required under Section 197(12) of the Actread with rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is givenin Annexure-C of this Report.
The statement containing the particulars of the top tenemployees and the employees drawing remuneration in excessof the limits prescribed under Section 197(12) of the Act readwith rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, will bemade available during 21 days before the Annual GeneralMeeting in electronic mode to any Shareholder upon requestsent to the Company Secretary at cs@jupiterwagons.com.In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Report and Accountsare being sent to the members and others entitled thereto,excluding the aforesaid information on remuneration whichis available for inspection by the members at the RegisteredOffice of the Company during business hours on working daysof the Company.
Presentation of financial statements and Indian AccountingStandards, 2015.
The financial statements of the Company for the year ended31st March, 2025 have been prepared and disclosed as perSchedule III of the Companies Act, 2013. The annexed financialstatements also comply in all material aspects with IndianAccounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under section 133of the Companies Act, 2013, Companies (Indian AccountingStandards) Rules, 2015 and other relevant provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013.
The Members of the Company, at the 40th Annual GeneralMeeting held on 24th September, 2020, appointed M/s. WalkerChandiok & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI FirmRegistration No. 001076N/N500013), as the Statutory Auditorsof the Company for a term of five years, commencing from theconclusion of the 40th AGM until the conclusion of the 45thAGM, in accordance with the provisions of Section 139(1) ofthe Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Audit andAuditors) Rules, 2014. The remuneration paid to M/s. WalkerChandiok & Co LLP for the financial year 2024-25 is disclosedin the Financial Statements, which form part of the AnnualReport.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, theBoard has proposed the re-appointment of M/s. WalkerChandiok & Co LLP as the Statutory Auditors of the Companyfor a second term of five consecutive years, to hold office fromthe conclusion of the ensuing 45th AGM until the conclusion ofthe 50th AGM, subject to the approval of the shareholders atthe 45th AGM.
M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP is a firm of CharteredAccountants registered and empaneled with the Instituteof Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). It was establishedin the year 1935 and is a Limited Liability Partnership Firmincorporated in India. It has its registered office at L-41,Connaught Circus, New Delhi - 110001 apart from 15 otherbranch offices in various cities in India. It is primarily engagedin providing audit and assurance services to its clients. It isamongst the largest and highly reputed audit firms in Indiaand are auditors for several large companies including someof the top 100 listed entities in India.
In connection with the proposed re-appointment, the Companyhas obtained a written consent from M/s. Walker Chandiok &Co LLP along with a certificate confirming that they satisfythe eligibility criteria and are not disqualified from beingappointed as Statutory Auditors under the provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder. AnOrdinary Resolution seeking shareholders' approval for thesaid re-appointment forms part of the Notice of the 45th AGM.
The Auditors’ Report on Standalone and Consolidatedfinancials for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, doesnot contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
In terms of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, theCompany is required to maintain cost records and have theaudit of its cost records conducted by the Cost Accountant.Cost records are prepared and maintained by the Company asrequired under Section 148(1) of the Act.
The Board of Directors of the Company has on recommendationofthe Audit Committee approved the appointment of M/s. K Das& Associates (Firm registration no, 004404) and remunerationpayable to the Cost Auditor for the year ending 31st March, 2025subject to ratification of their remuneration by the Membersat the AGM. The resolution approving the above proposal isbeing placed for approval of the Members in the Notice of the45th AGM.
The Board has appointed M/s M R & Associates., PracticingCompany Secretaries, to conduct Secretarial Audit for theFinancial Year 2024-2025. The Secretarial Audit Reportfor the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 is given inAnnexure-F(l) to this Report. In addition to the above andpursuant to SEBI circular dated 8th February 2019, a report onsecretarial compliance by M/s M R & Associates for the yearended 31st March, 2025 is being submitted to stock exchanges.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,reservation or adverse remark during the year under reviewexcept the following observations:
i) Mr. Santanu Ray (DIN: 00642736) was appointed as anIndependent Director for a term of five years from 13th July2024 to 12th July 2029 without obtaining prior approval ofshareholders by way of a special resolution, as requiredunder Regulation 17(1A) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.The approval was subsequently obtained in the AnnualGeneral Meeting dated 12th September, 2024.
ii) In respect of the disclosure required under Regulation 23(9)of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Company submittedthe related party transaction details for the half year ended31st March 2024 with a delay of one day. While the financialresults were submitted on 7th May 2024, the RPT disclosurewas filed on 8th May 2024, resulting in a one-day delay incompliance.
iii) Mr. Ajay Kumar Sinha, a designated person of the Company,traded in the securities ofthe Company during the closureof the trading window in the audit period, thereby violatingCode of conduct for prevention of Insider Trading as perClause 4(1) of Schedule B read with Regulation 9 ofthe SEBI(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
The management response to the above is given hereunder:
i) In compliance with Regulation 17(1A) read with Regulation17(1C) and Regulation 25(2A) of the SEBI ListingRegulations, 2015, which mandates that the appointmentof Independent Directors including an Independent Directorexceeding 75years of age, requires shareholders' approvalthrough a special resolution, the Company sought andobtained such approval at the 44th Annual General Meetingheld on 12th September2024, i.e., within three months oftheappointment as an additional director.
A combined reading of Regulation 17(1A), 17(1C) andRegulation 25(2A) clearly manifests that no prior approvalis intended and it would be sufficient compliance if approvalof shareholders by way of Special Resolution is taken within3 months ofthe appointment of director. The Company'sadherence to these regulations demonstrates ourcommitment to maintaining a compliant and transparentgovernance framework.
ii) There was some technical glitch in XBRL Filing whichwas beyond the control of the Company and the same wasimmediately informed to BSE vide email for the resolution.As and when the said error was resolved, the Company
filed the XBRL immediately with BSE. However, the samewas filed with NSE on the same day. The Company remainscommitted to ensure strict compliance of the regulatoryrequirements in time bound manner.
iii) Since this was only a first instance, warning letter wasissued to Mr. Ajay Kumar Sinha, the Designated Person tonot engage in any kind of dealings in the Equity Shares ofthe Company in violation of the Company's Code of Conductand SEB1 (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,2015 and he has also been directed to remit 100% profit soearned by him on the said shares to the Investor Protectionand Education Fund ofSEBl. The amount of ' 1,50,000/-has been deposited by Mr. Sinha in the designated accountof SEB1. He has been further advised that in case of anysubsequent violation, stricter action(s) would be taken bythe Company.
Pursuant to amended Regulation 24A of SEBI ListingRegulations, and subject to the approval of the shareholdersat the forthcoming 45th Annual General Meeting of theCompany, the Board has approved the appointment ofM/s. M R & Associates., Practicing Company Secretaries (FirmRegistration No. 4515/ COP 2551); (Peer reviewed certificateno. 5598/2024) as a Secretarial Auditor to undertake theSecretarial Audit of the Company for the first term of fiveconsecutive financial years commencing from FY 2025-26 andending with FY 2029-30. M/s. M R & Associates, PracticingCompany Secretary, has confirmed that the firm is notdisqualified to be appointed as a Secretarial Auditor and iseligible to hold office as Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
M/s. Rakesh Agrawal & Co., Practising Company Secretaries,had undertaken the Secretarial Audit of the Company's materialsubsidiary, Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory PrivateLimited, for the financial year 2024-25. The Secretarial Auditreport confirms that the material subsidiary has compliedwith the provisions of the Companies Act, Rules, Regulationsand Guidelines as applicable, and that there were no deviationsor non-compliance. As required under Regulation 24A of theSEBI Listing Regulations, the report of the Secretarial Audit isannexed as Annexure- F(2) to this report.
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors, CostAuditors and Secretarial Auditors of the Company have notreported any instances of frauds committed in the Company byits officers or employees to the Audit Committee under Section143(12) of the Act.
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliancewith the provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standardsissued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India andthat such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
As on 31st March, 2025 the composition of the Audit Committeewere as follows:
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Name of theDirector
Chairperson /Member
i.
Mr. NavinNayar
Chairperson
Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director
ii
Mr. SantanuRay
Member
iii
Mr. GanesanRaghuram
iv.
Mr. AbhishekJaiswal
Executive Whole TimeDirector
All the recommendations made by the Audit Committeewere accepted by the Board. The terms of reference, detailsof membership of the Committee and the meetings held aredetailed in the Corporate Governance Report, forming partof this Report.
As on 31st March, 2025, the composition of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee were as follows:
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iii.
Mrs.
Madhuchhanda
Chatterjee
All the recommendations made by the Nomination andRemuneration Committee were accepted by the Board. Theterms of reference, details of membership ofthe Committee andthe meetings held are detailed in the Corporate GovernanceReport, forming part of this Report.
As on 31st March, 2025, the composition of the StakeholdersRelationship Committee were as follows:
Mr. AbhishekIaiswal
All the recommendations made by the StakeholdersRelationship Committee were accepted by the Board. Theterms of reference, details of membership of the Committee andthe meetings held are detailed in the Corporate GovernanceReport, forming part of this Report.
As on 31st March, 2025, the composition ofthe Risk Management
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All the recommendations made by the Risk ManagementCommittee were accepted by the Board. The terms of reference,details of membership of the Committee and the meetings heldare detailed in the Corporate Governance Report, forming partof this Report.
As on 31st March, 2025, the composition of the Committee ofDirectors were as under:-
Mr. VikashLohia
Deputy ManagingDirector
Mr. Swapan
Kumar
Chaudhury
The Board of Directors in its meeting held on 7th May, 2024constituted Fund Raising Committee for dealing with mattersrelated to the issuance of convertible warrants and equityshares ofthe Company, through preferential issue and qualifiedinstitutions placement process respectively. The Compositionof the Fund Raising Committee as on 31st March, 2025 wereas under:-
The Company has established a robust Risk Managementframework to identify, assess, and mitigate various risks thatmay impact its business operations. The Risk Assessment andMinimisation Policy, as laid down by the Board of Directors,is periodically reviewed by the Risk Management Committee,the Audit Committee, and the Board, ensuring that key risksare identified in a timely manner and appropriate mitigationstrategies are implemented.
The Risk Management Committee of the Board oversees theoverall risk management process, including the identification,monitoring, and review of key risk elements associated withthe Company's operations. The Company has adequate riskmanagement infrastructure in place, which is capable ofaddressing both strategic and operational risks effectively.
Details of the terms of reference, composition of theCommittee, and meetings held during the year are providedin the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of thisAnnual Report.
The Risk Management Policy formulated by the Company isavailable on its website and can be accessed at the followinglink: IWL-Risk-Management-Policy.pdf
The Company has established a Whistle Blower Policy / VigilMechanism in compliance with the provisions of Section 177 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI ListingRegulations.
This mechanism provides a formal channel for Directors andemployees to report concerns about unethical behaviour,actual or suspected fraud, or violation of the Company’s Codeof Conduct or policies. It ensures that such disclosures aremade in a responsible and secure manner, with the assuranceof maintaining confidentiality.
The Vigil Mechanism also includes adequate safeguardsagainst victimization of whistleblowers and provides directaccess to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriateor exceptional cases.
During the year under review, no personnel were denied accessto the Audit Committee under the Vigil Mechanism.
The Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower Policy formulated bythe Company is available on it's website which may be accessedat the link: JWI.-Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf (jupiterwagons.com).
AUDITORS CERTIFICATES
A certificate from Company Secretary in Practice on corporategovernance is enclosed as an Annexure to the CorporateGovernance Report forming part of the Annual Report.The Certificate does not contain any other qualification,reservation, or adverse remark except as mentioned in thereport.
A certificate from Company Secretary in Practice certifyingthat none of the directors on the Board of the Companyhave been debarred or disqualified from being appointed orcontinuing as directors of companies by the SEBI/ Ministry ofCorporate Affairs or any such statutory authority forms partof the Corporate Governance Report.
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT ATWORKPLACE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENTOF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance towards any form of sexualharassment at the workplace and is committed to creating asafe and respectful work environment for all its employees. Inline with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women atWorkplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013and the Rules framed thereunder, the Company has adopteda Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of SexualHarassment at Workplace.
The Company has complied with the statutory provisionsregarding the constitution of the Internal ComplaintsCommittee to address complaints related to sexual harassment.
During the year under review, no complaint or case was filedor was pending for redressal under the said Act.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors take this opportunity to express their gratitudeto the shareholders, customers, employees, bankers /financialinstitutions and vendors for their continued support andguidance. The directors recognize and appreciate the effortsand hard work of all the employees of the Company and theircontinued contribution to its progress.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Vivek Lohia Abhishek Jaiswal
Managing Director Whole Time Director & CEO
DIN - 00574035 DIN:07936627
Date:19th May, 2025 Place: Kolkata Place: Jabalpur