A provision is recognised when the companyhas a present obligation (legal or constructive)as a result of a past event, it is probable thatan outflow of resources embodying economicbenefits will be required to settle the obligationand a reliable estimate can be made of theamount of the obligation.
When the company expects some or all of aprovision to be reimbursed, the reimbursementis recognised as a separate asset, but only whenthe reimbursement is virtually certain. Theexpense relating to a provision is presentedin the statement of profit and loss net of anyreimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material,provisions are discounted using a current pre¬tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, therisks specific to the liability. When discountingis used, the increase in the provision due to thepassage of time is recognised as a finance costin the statement of profit and loss.
A contingent liability is a possible obligation thatarises from past events whose existence will beconfirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrenceof one or more uncertain future events beyondthe control of the Company or a presentobligation that is not recognized because it isnot probable that an outflow of resources willbe required to settle the obligation. A contingentliability also arises where there is a liabilitythat cannot be recognized because it cannotbe measured reliably. The Company does notrecognize a contingent liability but discloses itsexistence in the financial statements.
Contingent assets are not recognised in financialstatements, unless they are virtually certain.
However, contingent assets are disclosed whereinflow of economic benefits are probable.
Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingentassets are reviewed at each balance sheet date.
Fair value is the price that would be received tosell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in anorderly transaction between market participantsat the measurement date. The fair valuemeasurement is based on the presumption thatthe transaction to sell the asset or transfer theliability takes place either:
• In the principal market for the asset orliability, or
• I n the absence of a principal market, in themost advantageous market for the asset orliability
The company uses valuation techniques that areappropriate in the circumstances and for whichsufficient data are available to measure fairvalue, maximising the use of relevant observableinputs and minimising the use of unobservableinputs.
• Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) marketprices in active markets for identical assetsor liabilities
• Level 2 — Valuation techniques for whichthe lowest level input that is significant tothe fair value measurement is directly orindirectly observable
• Level 3 — Valuation techniques for whichthe lowest level input that is significant tothe fair value measurement is unobservable
For assets and liabilities that are recognised inthe financial statements on a recurring basis,the company determines whether transfers haveoccurred between levels in the hierarchy by re¬assessing categorisation (based on the lowestlevel input that is significant to the fair valuemeasurement as a whole) at the end of eachreporting period.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, thecompany has determined classes of assets andliabilities based on the nature, characteristicsand risks of the asset or liability and the level ofthe fair value hierarchy.
The Company has elected to recognize itsinvestments in subsidiaries at cost in accordancewith the option available in Ind AS 27, 'SeparateFinancial Statements.
A financial instrument is any contract that givesrise to a financial asset of one entity and afinancial liability or equity instrument of anotherentity.
Financial instruments are initially recognisedwhen the entity becomes party to the contract.
Financial instruments are measured initiallyat fair value adjusted for transaction costs thatare directly attributable to the origination of thefinancial instrument where financial instrumentsnot classified at fair value through profit or loss.Transaction costs of financial instruments whichare classified as fair value through profit or lossare expensed in the statement of profit and loss.However, trade receivables that do not containa significant financing component are measuredat transaction price.
For the purposes of subsequent measurement,the financial assets are classified in the followingcategories based on the company's businessmodel for managing the financial assets and thecontractual terms of cash flows:
• those to be measured subsequently at fairvalue; either through OCI or through profitor loss
• those measured at amortised cost
For assets measured at fair value, changes in fairvalue will either be recorded in the statementof profit and loss or OCI. For investmentsin debt instruments, this will depend on thebusiness model in which investment is held.For investments in equity instruments, this willdepend on whether the company has madean irrevocable election at the time of initialrecognition to account for equity investment atfair value through OCI.
The company reclassifies debt investments whenand only when its business model for managingthose assets changes.
A 'debt instrument' is measured at the amortisedcost if both the following conditions are satisfied:
• The asset is held within a business modelwhose objective is to hold assets forcollecting contractual cash flows, and
• The contractual terms of the asset give riseon specified dates to cash flows that aresolely payments of principal and interest(SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
A gain or loss on a debt investment that issubsequently measured at amortised cost and isnot part of hedging relationship is recognised inthe statement of profit and loss when the assetis derecognised or impaired. Interest incomefrom these financial assets is included in financeincome using effective interest rate (EIR) method.
Assets that are held for collection of contractualcash flows and for selling the financial assets,where the assets' cash flows represent SPPI,are measured at FVTOCI. The movements inthe carrying amount are recognised throughOCI, except for the recognition of impairmentgains and losses, interest revenue and foreignexchange gain or losses which are recognisedin the statement of profit and loss. When thefinancial asset is derecognised, the cumulativegain or loss previously recognised in OCI isreclassified from equity to the statement of profitand loss and recognised in other gains/ losses.Interest income from these financial assets isincluded in other income using EIR method.
Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortisedcost or FVTOCI are measured at FVTPL. A gainor loss on debt instrument that is subsequentlymeasured at FVTPL and is not a part of hedgingrelationship is recognised in the statementof profit and loss within other gains/ losses inthe period in which it arises. Interest income
from these financial assets is included in otherincome.
All equity investments in the scope of Ind AS109 Financial Instruments are measured at fairvalue. Equity instruments which are held fortrading are classified as at FVTPL. For all otherequity instruments, the company may make anirrevocable election to recognise subsequentchanges in the fair value in OCI. The companymakes such election on an instrument-by¬instrument basis. The classification is made oninitial recognition and is irrevocable.
If the company decides to classify an equityinstrument as at FVTOCI, then all fair valuechanges on the instrument, excluding dividends,are recognized in OCI. There is no recycling ofthe amounts from OCI to the statement of profitand loss, even on sale of equity instrument.
Equity instruments included within the FVTPLcategory are measured at fair value with allchanges recognised in the statement of profitand loss.
For the purposes of subsequent measurement,the financial liabilities are classified in thefollowing categories:
• those to be measured subsequently at fairvalue through profit or loss (FVTPL)
Following financial liabilities will be classifiedunder FVTPL:
• Financial liabilities held for trading
• Derivative financial liabilities
• Liability designated to be measured underFVTPL
All other financial liabilities are classified atamortised cost.
For financial liabilities measured at fair value,changes in fair value will recorded in thestatement of profit and loss except for the fair
value changes on account of own credit risk arerecognised in Other Comprehensive Income(OCI).
Interest expense on financial liabilities classifiedunder amortised cost category are measuredusing effective interest rate (EIR) method and arerecognised in statement of profit or loss.
The company derecognises a financial assetwhen the contractual rights to the cash flowsfrom the financial asset expire, or it transfers therights to receive the contractual cash flows in atransaction in which substantially all of the risksand rewards of ownership of the financial assetare transferred or in which the company neithertransfers nor retain substantially all of the risksand rewards of ownership and it does not retaincontrol of the financial asset.
A financial liability is derecognised when theobligation under the liability is discharged orcancelled or expires. When an existing financialliability is replaced by another from the samelender on substantially different terms, or theterms of an existing liability are substantiallymodified, such an exchange or modificationis treated as the derecognition of the originalliability and the recognition of a new liability. Thedifference in the respective carrying amounts isrecognised in the statement of profit and loss.
The company applies Expected Credit Loss(ECL) model for measurement and recognitionof impairment loss on the financial assetsmentioned below:
• Financial assets that are debt instrumentand are measured at amortised cost
• Financial assets that are debt instrumentsand are measured as at FVOCI
• Trade receivables
The impairment methodology applied dependson whether there has been a significant increase incredit risk. Details how the company determineswhether there has been a significant increase incredit risk is explained in the respective notes.
For impairment of trade receivables, thecompany chooses to apply practical expedient ofproviding expected credit loss based on provisionmatrix and does not require the Company totrack changes in credit risk. Percentage of ECLunder provision matrix is determined based onhistorical data as well as futuristic information.
Initial measurement and subsequent
The company uses derivative financialinstruments, such as forward currency contractsto hedge foreign currency risks. Such derivativefinancial instruments are initially recognisedat fair value on the date on which a derivativecontract is entered into and are subsequently re¬measured at fair value. Derivatives are carried asfinancial assets when the fair value is positiveand as financial liabilities when the fair valueis negative. Any gains or losses arising fromchanges in the fair value of derivatives arerecognised in the statement of profit or loss.
The company recognises a liability to makecash distributions to equity holders when thedistribution is authorised and approved bythe shareholders. A corresponding amount isrecognised directly in equity.
Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profitfor the year attributable to equity holders of thecompany by the weighted average number ofequity shares outstanding during the financialyear, adjusted for bonus elements in equityshares issued during the year and excludingtreasury shares.
Diluted EPS adjust the figures used in thedetermination of basic EPS to consider
• The after-income tax effect of interestand other financing costs associated withdilutive potential equity shares, and
• The weighted average number of additionalequity shares that would have been
outstanding assuming the conversion of alldilutive potential equity shares.
Operating segments are reported in a mannerconsistent with the internal reporting providedto the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM)of the Company. The CODM is responsible forallocating resources and assessing performanceof the operating segments of the Company.
The preparation of the financial statementsin conformity with Ind AS, requires themanagement to make judgments, estimatesand assumptions that affect the amounts ofrevenue, expenses, current assets, non-currentassets, current liabilities, non-current liabilities,disclosure of the contingent liabilities and notesto accounts at the end of each reporting period.Actuals may differ from these estimates.
In the process of applying the Company'saccounting policies, management have madethe following judgements, which have the mostsignificant effect on the amounts recognised inthe financial statements:
Ind AS 108 Operating Segments requiresManagement to determine the reportablesegments for the purpose of disclosure infinancial statements based on the internalreporting reviewed by Chief Operating DecisionMaker (CODM) to assess performance andallocate resources. The standard also requiresManagement to make judgments with respect toaggregation of certain operating segments intoone or more reportable segment.
The Company has determined that the ChiefOperating Decision Maker (CODM) is the Boardof Directors (BoD). Operating segments usedto present segment information are identifiedbased on the internal reports used and reviewedby the BoD to assess performance and allocateresources.
The Company has received various orders andnotices from tax authorities in respect of directtaxes and indirect taxes. The outcome of thesematters may have a material effect on thefinancial position, results of operations or cashflows. Management regularly analyses currentinformation about these matters and disclosesthe information of related contingent liability.In making the decision regarding the need forcreating loss provision, management considersthe degree of probability of an unfavourableoutcome and the ability to make a sufficientlyreliable estimate of the amount of loss. The filingof a suit or formal assertion of a claim againstthe Company or the disclosure of any such suitor assertions, does not automatically indicatethat a provision of a loss may be appropriate.
The key assumptions concerning the future andother key sources of estimation uncertainty atthe reporting date, that have a significant riskof causing a material adjustment to the carryingamounts of assets and liabilities within thenext financial year, are described below. TheCompany based its estimates and assumptionson parameters available when the financialstatements are prepared. Existing circumstancesand assumptions about future developments,however, may change due to market conditionsor circumstances arising that are beyond thecontrol of the Company. Such changes arereflected in the assumptions when they occur.
The cost of the defined benefit plans and otherpost-employment benefits and the presentvalue of the obligations are determined usingactuarial valuation. An actuarial valuationinvolves making various assumptions that maydiffer from actual developments in the future.These include the determination of the discount
rate, future salary increases, mortality rates andfuture post-retirement medical benefit increase.Due to the complexities involved in the valuationand its long-term nature, a defined benefitobligation is highly sensitive to changes in theseassumptions. All assumptions are reviewed ateach reporting date.
The parameter most subject to change is thediscount rate. In determining the appropriatediscount rate, management considersthe interest rates of government bonds incurrencies consistent with the currencies ofthe post-employment benefit obligations andextrapolated as needed along the yield curveto correspond with the expected term of thedefined benefit obligation.
The mortality rate is based on publicly availablemortality tables. Those mortality tables tendto change only at intervals in response todemographic changes. Future salary increasesare based on the expected future inflation ratesfor the country.
Further details about defined benefit obligationsare provided in the respective note preparedelsewhere in the financial statements.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for alldeductible temporary differences includingthe carry forward of unused tax credits andany unused tax losses. Deferred tax assets arerecognised to the extent that it is probable thattaxable profit will be available against which thedeductible temporary differences, and the carryforward of unused tax credits are unused taxlosses can be utilized.
Estimation and underlying assumptions arereviewed on ongoing basis. Revisions toestimates are recognised prospectively.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") notifiesnew standards or amendments to the existingstandards under Companies (Indian AccountingStandards) Rules as issued from time to time.For the year ended 31st March, 2025, MCA hasnotified Ind AS - 117 Insurance Contracts andamendments to Ind AS 116 - Leases, relating tosale and leaseback transactions, applicable to theGroup w.e.f. 01st April, 2024. The Company hasreviewed the new pronouncements and basedon its evaluation has determined that it doesnot have any significant impact in its financialstatements.
On 07th May, 2025, MCA has notified theamendments to Ind AS 21 - Effects of Changesin Foreign Exchange Rates. These amendmentsaim to provide clearer guidance on assessingcurrency exchangeability and estimatingexchange rates when currencies are not readilyexchangeable. The amendments are effectivefor annual periods beginning on or after01st April, 2025. The Company is currentlyassessing the probable impact of theseamendments on its financial statements.
(i) Long-term borrowings include secured term loans at floating interest rates from State Bank of India, Bankof Maharashtra, Bajaj Finance Ltd and IDFC Bank Ltd, Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Bank Ltd. which arerepayable through monthly / Quarterly instalments.
(ii) We have sanctioned a new Term loan facility of ' 5000 Lakhs from Bank of Maharashtra, 1 year Moratorium.We have sanctioned a new Term loan facility of ' 5000 Lakhs from IDFC Bank, 1 year Moratorium The above-mentioned term loan are towards our capex expenditure in FY 2025-26 and New Capex for a period of 6 yearsincluding 1 year moratorium period.
Bajaj Finance Ltd New Term Loan - 3, has sanctioned ' 2000 Lakhs Term loan. The same is secured by first parri-passu on charge by way of registered mortgage on the existing fixed assets except Land at Khed city.
(iii) Loans availed from State Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Kotak Mahindra Bank , Bajaj Finance Ltd ,HDFCBank and IDFC Bank Ltd are secured by a first parri-passu charge by way of registered mortgage on the existingfixed assets except Land at Khed city. Loan availed from Bajaj Finance Ltd. is secured by exclusive charge onlease land at Khed city. Of these, ' 6499.91 Lakhs (PY ' 5817.80 Lakhs) are classified as current liabilities beingrepayable before March 31,2025.
(iv) Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 2.0 (ECLGS)-2 was launched by Government to provide additionalliquidity to meet operational liabilities and support the business after unprecedented situation emerging outof COVID - 19 .There was 100% Credit Guarantee from National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited(NCGTC) on the additional credit facility and secondary charge on existing primary and collateral securities ofthe company with the bankers. Under this scheme we have availed a total loan of ' 6503 Lakhs in FY 2020-21and disbursement completed by 2021-22 from Existing bank & financial institution which is payable in 5 yearsperiod including 12 months moratorium and the current balance for the same is 3516 Lakhs.
(v) There is no default, continuing or otherwise in repayment of instalment, loan, balance outstanding as the casemay be and interest as on the balance sheet date.
(vi) Borrowings are measured at amortised cost.
(i) Short-term borrowings includes cash credit facilities availed from State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank ,Bank of Maharashtra,HDFC Bank, IDFC Bank and Bajaj Finance Ltd. These borrowings are secured in favour ofall the aforementioned banks by a first parri-passu charge by way of hypothecation of all stocks and receivablesand a second parri-passu charge by joint deed of hypothecation on all fixed assets of the Company.
(ii) There is no default, continuing or otherwise in repayment of instalment, loan, balance outstanding as the casemay be and interest as on the balance sheet date.
(iii) Borrowings are measured at amortised cost.
(i) Above trade payable include amount due to related parties of ' 986.05 lakhs and same has been disclosed innote no. 44.
(ii) Trade payables are measured at amortised cost.
(iii) Above balances are subject to confirmation & reconciliation if any .
(iv) Dues to Micro and Small Enterprises
The Company has certain dues to suppliers registered under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises DevelopmentAct, 2006 ('MSMED Act').
The Company has sent MSME confirmation to all the supplier & below disclosed dues to suppliers registered underMicro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 ('MSMED Act') to the extent confirmation receivedfrom supplier. The disclosure pursuant to the said MSMED Act are as follows.
Fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortised cost :
The management believes that the fair values of non-current financial assets (e.g. loans and others), current financialassets (e.g., cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, loans and others excluding other derivative assets) andcurrent financial liabilities (e.g. trade payables and other payables excluding derivative liabilities) approximate theircarrying amounts.
The Company has not performed fair valuation of its investment in unquoted equity shares as mentioned in note no.4 which are classified as FVTPL or FVTOCI, as the Company believes that impact of change on account of fair valueis insignificant.
The Company's activities exposes it to market risks, credit risks and liquidity risks. The Company's managementhave overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company's risk management framework.The Company's risks are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the company's activities.Derivatives are used for hedging of foreign currency loan and not as a trading or speculative purposes.
The Company has exposure to the following risks arising from financial instruments :
Credit risk is the risk of financial losses to the Company if a customer or counterparty to financial instrumentsfails to discharge its contractual obligations. It arises primarily from the Company's receivables from customers.To manage this, the Company periodically assesses the key accounts receivable balances. As per Ind-AS 109 :Financial Instruments, the Company uses expected credit loss model to assess the impairment loss or gain.
The carrying amount of trade and other receivables and other financial assets represents the maximum creditexposure.
The management has established accounts receivable policy under which customer accounts are regularlymonitored. The Company has a dedicated sales team which is responsible for collecting dues from thecustomer within stipulated period. The management reviews status of critical accounts on a regular basis.
Credit risk from balances with banks and financial institutions is managed by the Company's treasurydepartment in accordance with Company's policy. Company monitors rating, credit spreads and financialstrength of its counter parties. Based on ongoing assessment Company adjust it's exposure to variouscounterparties.
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated withits financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Company's approach tomanaging liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities whenthey are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or riskingdamage to the Company's reputation.
The Company has a view of maintaining liquidity and to take minimum possible risk for which company monitorsits cash and bank balances periodically in view of its short term obligations associated with its financial liabilities.
Market risk is a risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate becauseof changes in market prices. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market riskexposures within acceptable parameters, while optimizing the return. Market risk comprises three types of riskinterest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk such as equity price risk. Financial instruments affected bymarket risk include borrowings, trade and other payables, foreign exchange forward contracts, security deposit,trade and other receivables and deposits with banks.
Foreign currency risk is the risk that fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuatebecause of changes in foreign exchange rate. Company transacts business in its functional currency (INR)and in other foreign currencies. The Company's exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange ratesrelates primarily to the Company's operating activities, where revenue or expense is denominated in aforeign currency.The Company manages its foreign currency risk by hedging foreign currency denominatedloan using foreign currency forward contracts .The Company negotiates the terms of those foreign currencyforward contracts to match the terms of the hedged exposure.
The Company do not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against theCompany for holding any Benami property.
(i) The Company has not advanced to or loaned to or invested funds in any other person(s) or entity(ies), includingforeign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that such Intermediary shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by oron behalf of the Company (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries
(ii) The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (FundingParty) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Company shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by oron behalf of the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate BeneficiariesWilful Defaulter
The company has not been declared as a wilful Defaulter by any Financial Institution or bank as at the date of BalanceSheet.
The Company do not have any transactions with companies struck off.
The company has no pending charges or satisfaction which are yet to be registered with the ROC beyond the Statutoryperiod.
There is variance in Quarterly returns or statements of current assets filed by the Company with banks and thebooks of accounts as company is following the terms & conditions as mentioned in sanction letter, further reason formaterial variance are mentioned below:
A. Employee Stock Option Plan- 2022
This Scheme shall be called the "Alicon Castalloy Limited - Employee Stock Option Scheme 2022 ("ESOS 2022" or"Scheme").
The objective of the ESOS 2022 is to reward the Employees of the Company for their performance and to motivatethem to contribute to the growth and profitability of the Company. The Company also intends to use this Schemeto retain talent in the organization. The Company views Employee Stock Options as instruments that would enablethe Employees to share the value they create for the Company and align individual objectives of employees withobjectives of the Company in the years to come.
The Shareholders by way of special resolution dated 27th September, 2022 have authorized the Board of Directors togrant not exceeding 3,00,000 (three Lakhs) Options to the Employees under ESOS - 2022, in one or more tranches,exercisable into not more than 3,00,000 (three Lakhs only) Equity shares of face value ' 5/- (Rupees five only) eachfully paid up with each such Option conferring a right upon the employee to apply for one Share of the Company, inaccordance with the terms and conditions as may be decided under the ESOS 2022.
Vesting period and exercise period of the options granted under ESOS 2022 shall be as mentioned in the scheme.
The options not exercised within the exercise period shall lapse and the employee shall have no right over suchlapsed or cancelled options.
51 Figures have been regrouped wherever necessary to make them comparable.
As per our report of even date attached On behalf of the Board of Directors of Alicon Castalloy Ltd.
For Kirtane & Pandit LLP
Chartered Accountants
Firm Regn No: 105215W/W100057
Milind Limaye S. Rai Rajeev Sikand
Partner Managing Director Chief Executive Officer
Membership No. 105366 DIN : 00050950
Place: Pune Vimal Gupta
Date: 12th May, 2025 Chief Financial Officer