Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 20th Annual Report of your company along with the AuditedFinancial Statements for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2025. Further, in compliance with theCompanies Act, 2013 the company has made all requisite disclosures in the Board’s Report with the objective ofaccountability and transparency in its operations and to make you aware about its performance and futureperspective.
The Board’s Report shall be prepared based on the stand-alone financial statements of the company.
Particulars
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from Operations
13199.51
25951.69
Other Income
31.59
36.24
Total Income
13231.10
25987.93
Total Expenditure
11108.83
22309.92
Operating Profit (EBITDA)
2122.27
3678.02
Finance Charges
492.20
472.37
Depreciation & Amortisation
1050.37
1199.87
Profit before Tax
579.70
2005.78
Provision for Tax
- Current
236.13
-69.30
-Differed
-108.49
-Prior year taxes
42.32
735.35
Total Tax expense
209.14
640.91
Net profit after Tax
370.56
1364.87
Other Comprehensive Income
i. Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
-
ii. Income tax relating to items that will not be
reclassified to profit or loss
Total Comprehensive Income for the year [comprising
Profit and Other Comprehensive Income for the year]
Earning per equity share (for continuing operations)
- Basic
2.87
10.56
- Diluted
NOTE:
i) The financial results of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Indian AccountingStandards as prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (IndianAccounting Standard) Rules, 2015, as amended.
ii) The figures for the previous year have been re-arranged wherever necessary to conform to the current year'sclassification.
Net revenues decreased to 131.99 Crores from 259.51 Crores in the previous year registering a decrease of49.14%. Profits before Depreciation and Interest had decreased by 71.10% to 579.70 lakhs as from 2005.78lakhs in the previous year. After providing for depreciation and taxation, the net profit of the Company for theyear under review was at 370.56 lakhs as against 1,364.87 lakhs in the previous year recording a decrease of72.85% and decrease in their operational performance due to due to numerous challenges includingGovernment Policies, Raw Material Price Volatility, Supply Chain Disruptions, entry of new players, andvariation in margins etc..
Business prospects remain positive because of the growing global demand for steel doors, steel windows,green chalk boards, dual desks and purified drinking water systems etc. Your Company is expected toregister decent growth from FY-2025-2026 onwards.
Your Company is in the business of manufacturing steel doors, Steel windows (steel-frame), Dual desks,green chalk boards and purified drinking water systems and we cater to customers across various segmentsand industries. We currently have our facilities spread across 2 manufacturing units in addition to oneassembling unit and stock yard, with an area admeasuring 27,153 square yards on the outskirts ofHyderabad.
The management of the Company is making its sincere efforts to increase the volume of business in their bestefficient manner.
No amount has been transferred to the General Reserve for the financial year ended 31st March 2025.
Your directors are pleased to recommend the final dividend, at the rate of 16% (i.e. Rs. 1.60/- only) per equityshare of Rs. 10.00/- (Rupees Ten only) each fully paid up, for the financial year 2024-25 considering theprofits for the year and keeping in view of capital expenditure requirements of the Company, which ifdeclared in the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Company, will be paid to the shareholders of theCompany. The dividend pay-out for the year will be Rs. 206.73/- Lakhs.
There are no material changes in the nature of business during the year. There are no material changesduring the year 2024-25.
There is no change in accounting treatment or in accounting policies in the year as compared to previousFinancial Year.
In accordance with the notification issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Company has adoptedIndian Accounting Standards (referred to as “Ind AS”) notified under the Companies (Indian AccountingStandards) Rules, 2015. The Company has adopted Ind AS. The financial statements have been prepared inaccordance with Ind AS as notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 readwith Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the “Act”).
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company that haveoccurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate andthe date of the Report i.e. between 31st March, 2025 to 14th August, 2025.
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits falling within the purview of Section 73 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 as amended from time totime, during the year under review and therefore details mentioned in Rule 8(5) (v) & (vi) of Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to deposits, covered under Chapter V of the Act is not required to be given.
The paid up equity share capital as on March 31,2025 stood at 12,92,10,000/- comprising of 1,29,21,000equity shares of Rs.10/- each fully paid shares.
Your Company has not issued any equity shares, equity shares with differential rights, Sweat equity shares,Employees’ Stock Options or convertible instruments and did not purchase its own shares. Hence there is noinformation to be provided as required under Rule 4 (4), Rule 8 (13), Rule 12 (9) and Rule 16 (4) of theCompanies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 and Section 62 of the Companies act 2013,respectively.
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company does not have any subsidiary, joint venture or associates.
The Board received a declaration from all the directors under section 164 and other applicable provisions, ifany, of the Companies Act, 2013 that none of the directors of the Company are disqualified under theprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘Act’) or under the Listing Regulations.
During the financial year 2024-25 the following changes in the Board of Directors were affected:
Pursuant to Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and in accordance with the Article of Association of theCompany Ms. Ahlada Chedepudi , Whole Time Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuingAnnual General Meeting and being eligible offers herself for re-appointment. The Board of Directorsrecommends her re-appointment.
Brief profiles of Director, being re-appointed at the ensuing Annual General Meeting is annexed to the Notice.Demise of Director
The untimely and sad demise of Sri Bulusu Kameswara Sarma, Independent Director of the Company on30th June 2024 due to severe illness.
Sri. Bulusu Kameswara Sarma’s sudden and unexpected passing away is an irreparable loss to theCompany and all the Directors and Employees of the Company convey their deep sympathy, sorrow andcondolences to his family and may his soul rest in peace.
Sri. Bulusu Kameswara Sarma (DIN: 00441074), was appointed as an Independent Director of the Companyw.e.f 12th April 2018 and played crucial roles during the Initial Public Offer (IPO) of equity shares throughwhich the Company immensely benefitted.
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation and his support and guidance provided from time to timeduring his tenure as Director of the Company”.
Based on the recommendations of Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC)meeting held on14.08.2024 Ms. Subbarathnamma Palepu (DIN: 09432984) was appointed as Additional Director(Independent) and Mr. Akarsh Reddy Chedepudi (DIN: 09859356) was appointed as additional Director(whole time) by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 14.08.2024 respectively under the provisions ofsection 149, 161 (1) and 196 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the Companies Act, 2013 and wereappointed/regularized in the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 30th September, 2024. Mr.Akarsh Reddy Chedepudi , was appointed as Whole Time Director of the Company for a period of five yearsby the share holders in the same meeting with effect from 14.08.2024.
During the year, Mr. J. Abhinav Kumar Reddy resigned from the Board as a Whole Time Director and KeyManagerial Person of the Company due to his pre-occupations with effect from 14.08.2024.
The Board placed on record its sincere appreciation and thanks to Mr. J. Abhinav Kumar Reddy for hissupport and guidance provided from time to time during his tenure as Whole Time Director of the Company.
During the period, Mr.A. Narasimha Rao resigned from the position of CFO & KMP of the Company with effectfrom 30.05.2024
The Board placed on record its sincere appreciation and thanks to Mr. A. Narasimha Rao for his support andguidance provided from time to time during his tenure as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
During the period, Ms. Ahlada Chedepudi, whole Time Director appointed as CFO & KMP of the Companywith effect from 01.06.2024.
Key Managerial Personnel
As per the provisions of Section 2(51) and Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013; the present whole timeKey Managerial personnel (KMP) of the Company are as follows:
Mr. Suresh Mohan Reddy Ch. - Chairman & Managing Director
Ms. Ahlada Ch. - Whole Time Director & CFO
Mr. P. Kodanda Rami Reddy - Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Resignation of Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
During the post period i.e 31st March 2025, Mr. P. Kodanda Rami Reddy, Company Secretary & ComplianceOfficer has resigned from the position of Company Secretary, Compliance Officer & KMP of the Companywith effect from 04.06.2025
The Board placed on record its sincere appreciation and thanks to Mr.P. Kodanda Rami Reddy, CompanySecretary & Compliance Officer for his support and guidance provided from time to time during his tenure asCompany Secretary, Compliance Officer & KMP of the Company.
Appointment of Company Secretary, Compliance Officer & KMP
During the post period of 31st March, 2025 Mr. Garikapati Shyam Krishna, a Fellow member of ICSI) havingmembership No. FCS: 12805 as Company Secretary , Compliance Officer & KMP of the Company with effectfrom 05.06.2025.
The Company’s shares are listed on National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) with ISIN:INE00PV01013 and symbol is: AHLADA.
The Company has adopted a familiarization program prepared in the line of Regulation 25(7) of the Securitiesand Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forIndependent Directors to familiarize them with the Company’s philosophy, vision, mission, strategies,operations and functions. The details of the familiarization program are available on the Company’s websiteat https://ahlada.com .
Your Company has received necessary declaration from each independent director under Section 149 of theCompanies Act, 2013, confirming that he/she meets the criteria of independence laid down in Section 149 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015.
The Board is of the opinion that all the Independent Directors of the Company are person’s of integrity andpossess relevant expertise and experience (including the proficiency) to act as Independent Directors of theCompany. The Independent Directors of the Company have confirmed that they have registered with theIndian Institute of Corporate Affairs and have included their name in the databank of Independent Directorswithin the statutory timeline as required under Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification ofDirectors) Rules, 2014.
The Shareholders of the Company had appointed M/s. Kishore & Venkat Associates, (FRN:001807),Chartered Accountants, Sanjeeva Reddy Nagar, Hyderabad as Statutory Auditors of the Company for thefurther period of 5 years commencing from the Financial Year 2021-22 to 2025-26 in its Annual GeneralMeeting held on 30th September, 2021.
The Audit Report issued by the Statutory Auditors for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 forms part ofthe Annual Report. There are no qualifications, or adverse remarks made by the Statutory Auditors whichrequires explanation or comments from the Board.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointmentand remuneration of managerial personnel) Rules, 2014 and rules framed there under, the Board ofDirectors, on recommendation of the Audit Committee, has appointed M/s. VCSR & Associates, PractisingCompany Secretaries (UIN No. P2014AP034200), Hyderabad to undertake the Secretarial Audit of theCompany.
The secretarial audit report issued by M/s. VCSR & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries for thefinancial year ending 31st March, 2025 is enclosed as Annexure-I attached hereto and forms part of thisReport. There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the secretarial auditor and theobservation made are self-explanatory and requires no further explanation from the Board.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 Rule 13 of thecompanies(Accounts) Rules 2014 and Rules framed there under, the Board of Directors, onrecommendation of the Audit Committee has appointed M/s. Vennapusa & Sunkara, Chartered Accountants,as the Internal Auditors of the Company for Financial year 2024-25 and takes their suggestions andrecommendations to improve and strengthen the internal control systems.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 The companies (Cost recordsand audit) Rules, 2014 and Rules framed there under, the Board of Directors, on recommendation of theAudit Committee has appointed M/s. N S V Krishna Rao & Co, Cost Accountants, (Membership No.17143),Hyderabad as Cost Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
The Cost Auditor has submitted the report along with their observations and suggestions, and Annexure tothe Central Government/stipulated authority within stipulated time period.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the Cost auditor and the observationsmade are self explanatory and requires no further explanation from the Board.
Members are requested to ratify the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting of the company, in accordance with Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
During financial year ended 31st March 2025, the statutory auditor, the secretarial auditor and other Auditorshave not reported any instance of fraud committed in the Company by its officers or employees.
The Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2 relating to ‘Meetings of the Board of Directors’ and ‘GeneralMeetings’ respectively, to the extent as applicable have been duly followed by the Company.
The extract of the annual return in compliance with the requirement of Section 92(3), Section 134(3) of theCompanies Act 2013 for FY 2024-25 is available on the website of the Company and the same can beaccessed through the link: https://ahlada.com/pdfs/Annual-Returns/Annual-Return-Form-MGT-7-2024-25.pdf
The Board and Committee meetings are pre-scheduled, and a tentative calendar of the meetings shall befinalised in consultation with the Directors to facilitate them to plan their schedule. However, in case of urgentbusiness needs, approval is taken by passing resolutions through circulation.
During the year Four (4) Board Meetings, Four (4) Audit Committee, Three (3) Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, One (1) Stakeholders Relationship Committee, One (1) Risk Management Committee, Four (4)Management Committee and Two (2) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee Meetings were dulyconvened and held.
The details of the meetings including the composition of various committees are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report.
The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013and SEBI(LODR) Regulations 2015 as applicable.
The Board of Directors has the following Committees:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
5. Risk Management Committee (Non-mandatory)
6. Management Committee(Non-mandatory)
The details of all the above Committees along with their composition, number of meetings and attendance atthe meetings are provided in detail in the Corporate Governance Report annexed to this Board’s Report.
The Policy on Board diversity of the Company recommended by the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee and approved by the Board is available on the website of the Company athttps://ahlada.com/pdfs/policies/Board-Diversity-Policy.pdf.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) is responsible to set the skills/ expertise/competencies of the Board Members based on the industry and strategy of the Company and to formulate thecriteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Directors in terms of provisionsof Section 178 (3) of the Act and the Listing Regulations. The Board has, on the recommendations of theNomination & Remuneration Committee framed a policy for Remuneration of the Directors, Key ManagerialPersonnel and Senior Management of the Company.
During the financial year 2024-25, the Board had also identified the list of core skills, expertise andcompetencies of the Board of Directors as are required in the context of the business and sector applicable tothe Company and those actually available with the Board. The Company has also mapped each of the skills,expertise and competencies against the names of the Board Members possessing the same.
The objective of the Company’s remuneration policy is to attract, motivate and retain qualified and expertindividuals that the Company needs in order to achieve its strategic and operational objectives, whilstacknowledging the societal context around remuneration and recognizing the interests of Company’sstakeholders.
The Non-Executive Directors (NED) are remunerated by way of sitting fee for each meeting attended and arealso reimbursed out of pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with the attendance of theCompany’s Meetings.
A copy of the Nomination & Remuneration Policy is available on the website of the Company:https://ahlada.com/pdfs/policies/Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf and the salient features of thesame has been disclosed under Annexure -II.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, the Board has carried outan annual evaluation of its own performance and that of its Committees as well as performance of theDirectors individually. Feedback was sought by way of a structured questionnaire covering various aspects ofthe Board’s functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its Committees, Board culture,execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance and the evaluation was carried outbased on responses received from the Directors.
The evaluation is performed by the Board, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and IndependentDirectors with specific focus on the performance and effective functioning of the Board and IndividualDirectors.
In line with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD/CIR/P/2017/004, dated 5th January, 2017, the Companyhas adopted the criteria recommended by the SEBI.
The Directors were given Six Forms for evaluation of the following:
a. Evaluation of the Board;
b. Evaluation of Committees of the Board;
c. Evaluation of Independent Directors;
d. Evaluation of Chairperson;
e. Evaluation of Non-Executive and Non-Independent Directors; and
f. Evaluation of Managing Director.
The Directors were requested to give following ratings for each criteria as per the policy and accordinglycompleted the process.
A report on the above evaluation has been prepared and submitted to the Chairman with feedback forcontinuous improvement. In a separate meeting held on 14th February, 2025, the Independent Directorsevaluated the performance of Non-Independent Directors and performance of the Board as a whole. Theyalso evaluated the performance of the Chairman taking into account the views of Executive Director and Non¬Executive Directors. The NRC reviewed the performance of the Board, its Committees and of the Directors.The same was discussed in the Board Meeting that followed the meeting of the Independent Directors andNRC, at which the feedback received from the Directors on the performance of the Board and its Committeeswere also discussed.
Pursuant to SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 as amended, the Company has adoptedthe Code of Internal Procedures and Conduct for Regulating, Monitoring and Reporting of Trading byDesignated Persons and their Immediate Relatives along with Code of Fair Disclosures and a copy of thesame are available on company’s website https://ahlada.com/pdfs/policies/Code-of-conduct-insiders-dps-policy-on-UPSI.pdf
As per section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Investor Education and Protection FundAuthority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 and subsequent amendments thereto (“theRules”), all shares in respect of which dividends has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years ormore shall be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
The procedure for claiming such unclaimed dividend/ shares from IEPF has been made available on websiteof the Company https://ahlada.com/investor-relations/unclaimeddividend-procedure.pdf/
The Company has not granted any loans, secured or unsecured, which falls under the provisions of Section186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
As per regulation 24A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and disclosure Requirements) regulations, 2015, TheCompany has undertaken an audit for the financial year 2024-25 for all applicable compliances as per SEBIRegulations and Circulars /Guidelines issued there under.
The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report has been submitted to the stock exchange within 60 days of theend of the financial year.
Pursuant to Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013, and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibilitypolicy) Rules, 2014, your Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. Thecomposition of the Committee is provided in the Corporate Governance Report. Your Company hasformulated a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, which has been approved by the Board indicating theprojects or programs to be undertaken by the Company, in line with Schedule VII of the Act. The same isavailable on the website of the Company https://ahlada.com/pdfs/policies/CSR%20Policy.pdf . A briefoutline of the CSR policy of the Company and the Annual Report on CSR activities undertaken during theyear 2024-25 in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014is annexed to this Report as Annexure-III.
The Company has constituted the Risk Management Committee though it is not applicable as perSEBI(LODR) Regulations., 2015 voluntarily in order to mitigate the risks involved in the business. Details ofComposition of the Committee forms part of the Corporate Governance Report. In pursuant to the provisionsof the Section 134 (3)(n) of The Companies Act, 2013 the Company has formulated Risk Management Policyto mitigate and manage the Risk Including identification therein of elements of risk, if any, which in the opinionof the Board may threaten the existence of the Company.
The policy on Risk Management is available on the website of the Companyhttps://ahlada.com/pdfs/polices/risk-management.pdf
The Company has established a vigil mechanism, through a Whistle Blower Policy, where Directors andemployees can voice their genuine concerns or grievances about any unethical or unacceptable businesspractice. A whistle-blowing mechanism not only helps the Company in detection of fraud, but is also used as acorporate governance tool leading to prevention and deterrence of misconduct. The Vigil Mechanismframework ensures that strict confidentiality is maintained whilst dealing with concerns and also that nodiscrimination shall be met out to any person for a genuinely raised concern. The designated officer/ AuditCommittee Chairman can be directly contacted to report any suspected or confirmed incident offraud/misconduct.
The Whistle Blower Policy is disclosed on the website of the Company athttps://ahlada.com/pdfs/policies/Whistle-Blower-policy.pdf
Your Company is committed to create and maintain an atmosphere in which employees can work together,without fear of sexual harassment, exploitation or intimidation. Every employee is made aware that theCompany is strongly opposed to sexual harassment and that such behaviour is prohibited.
Your Company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee pursuant to the provisions of SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“the said Act”) todeal with complaints relating to sexual harassment at workplace viz at its three Units. The policy and thedetails of internal complaints committee is available at https://ahlada.com/pdfs/policies/Prevention-of-Sexual-Harassment.pdf
The Company has adopted policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace inaccordance with The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013.
During the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025, the Company has not received any Complaints pertainingto Sexual Harassment.
Pursuant to Rule 8(5)(xiii) of Companies (Account) Rules, 2014, the Company affirms that it has dulycomplied with all provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, and has extended all statutory benefits toeligible women employees during the financial year 2024-2025.
The Board of Directors, on recommendation of the Audit Committee framed a policy for Related PartyTransactions which includes matters covered u/s 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Policy is alsoposted in the Investors section of the Company's website.
The Company had not entered into any Material Related Party Transaction during the year with related
parties. However the Company has entered into related party transactions with the prior approval of the AuditCommittee which are not material transactions and accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactionswere made in Form AOC-2 and is enclosed as Annexure-IV. In line with requirements of the Act and ListingRegulations, your Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is available on thewebsite of the Company at https://ahlada.com/pdfs/policies/Policy-on-Related-Party-Transactions.pdf
The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting; approval and disclosure processes are in place for alltransactions between the Company and Related Parties.
This policy specifically deals with the review and approval of Material Related Party Transactions keeping inmind the potential or actual conflicts of interest that may arise because of entering into these transactions. AllRelated Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for review and approval. Prior omnibusapproval is obtained for Related Party Transactions on a yearly basis for transactions which are of repetitivenature and / or entered in the ordinary course of business and are at arm’s length. All Related PartyTransactions entered during the year were in ordinary course of business and on arm’s length basis.
Suitable disclosure as required by the Indian Accounting Standards (IndAS24) has been made in the notes tothe Financial Statements.
Your Company has an effective Internal Control System to prevent fraud and misuse of Company’s resourcesand protect shareholders’ interest. Your Company has an effective internal control systems to monitor, reviewand focus on the compliances of various business processes. The internal audit report along with auditfindings and tracking of process improvements & compliances is presented for review to the Audit Committeeand the Board of Directors.
The information required pursuant to the provisions of Section 197 read with Rule, 5(12) of The Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of theCompany, are set out in Annexure-V of this Report.
During the year, the Company had no employee who was employed throughout the financial year or partthereof and was in receipt of remuneration, which in the aggregate, or as the case may be, at a rate which, inthe aggregate, is in excess of that drawn by the Managing Director or Whole-Time Director or Manager andholds by himself or along with his spouse and dependent children, not less than 2% of the Equity Shares ofthe Company.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2) read with Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, The Management Discussion and Analysis report has been furnishedseparately in the Annual Report and forms part of the Annual Report under Annexure-VI of this report.
Human Capital has gained prime importance in last few years. Our Company believes that the human capitalis of utmost importance to sustain the market leadership in all product segments and also to capture newmarkets. We have identified the high Performers and rewarded them appropriately, which has helped toachieve better employee engagement. Competency based training program has been devised for High -Potential employees with focus on their Individual Development Plan & helping them to become futureleaders.
Your Company accord to high priority to quality, safety, training, development, health and environment. TheCompany endeavors to ensure continuous compliance and improvements in this regard.
Your directors are happy to report that during the year there were very cordial and extremely good industrialrelations at all levels.
Particulars with respect to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earningsand Outgo as required under Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 are given in the Annexure-VII attached hereto and forms part of this Report.
The Company’s plants comply with all norms set up for clean and better environment by the competentauthorities. The Company undertakes regular checks / inspections including certification for the maintenanceof the environment. The Company values environmental protection and safety as the major considerations inits functioning. The Company is continuously endeavoring to improve the health and quality of life in thecommunities surrounding its industrial complexes.
The Board has laid down a Code of Conduct (“Code”) for Board Members, Managerial Personnel and forSenior Management Employees of the Company. This Code has been posted on the Company’s website athttps://ahlada.com/pdfs/policies/Code-of-Conduct.pdf . All the Board Members and senior managementpersonnel have affirmed compliance with this code.
The Board has also laid down a Code of Conduct for Independent Directors pursuant to Section 149(8) andSchedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013 via terms and conditions for appointment of Independent Directors,which is a guide to professional conduct for Independent Directors and has been uploaded on the website ofthe Company at https://ahlada.com/pdfs/policies/Code-of-Conduct.pdf
Your Company practices a culture that is built on core values and ethical governance practices and iscommitted to transparency in all its dealings. The Company’s Report on Corporate Governance is attached,and forms part of this Report and available at Annexure-VIII.
Pursuant to the Regulation 9 of SEBI (LODR), 2015 the Company has maintained the policy of preservationof documents to keep the documents preserve as per Regulation 9 (a) & 9 (b) of SEBI (LODR), 2015 and thesame has been uploaded on the website of the Company on https://ahlada.com/pdfs/policies/Archival-Policy.pdf
No application was made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of2016) during the Financial Year 2024-25.
(I). There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
(ii) There were no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunalsimpacting the going concern status and the Company’s operations in future.
Pursuant to the requirement of Section 134(3)© of the Companies Act, 2013, and on the basis of compliancecertificate received from the executives of the Company and subject to disclosures in the Annual Accounts,as also on the basis of the discussion with the Statutory Auditors of the Company from time to time, and to the
best of their knowledge and information furnished, the Board of Directors states:
a. That in preparation of the annual accounts, all the applicable Accounting Standards have been followedalong with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any.
b. That the Directors have adopted such accounting policies, as selected in consultation with StatutoryAuditors, and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable andprudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2025and of the profit of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
c. That the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets ofthe Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
d. That the Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
e. Those proper internal financial controls were in place and that the financial controls were adequate andwere operating effectively.
f. Proper systems are devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and thatsystems were adequate and operating effectively.
The website of your Company https://ahlada.com displays the Company’s businesses up-front on the homepage. The site carries a comprehensive database of information of all the Doors and Windows productsincluding the Financial Results of your Company, Shareholding Pattern, Directors’ & Corporate profile,details of Board Committees, Corporate Policies and business activities of your Company.
All the mandatory information and disclosures as per the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 andCompanies Rules 2014 and as per the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 has been uploaded.
The Board of Directors places on record their appreciation to the co-operation and support extended by allstakeholders in the Company including the Shareholders, Bankers, Vendors, Customers and other BusinessAssociates.
The Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation to all the employees for their commitment andcontribution towards achieving the goals of the Company.
The Directors also thank the Governments of various Countries, Government of India, State Governments inIndia and concerned Government Departments/Agencies for their co-operation.
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Date: 14.08.2025 Chairman & Managing Director Whole Time Director & CFO
Place: Hyderabad (DIN: 00090543) (DIN: 09406784)