Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 60th Report together with the standalone and consolidated Audited FinancialStatements for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Consolidated
Standalone
Particulars
31.03.2025Rs. Lakhs
31.03.2024Rs. Lakhs
31.03.2025Rs.Lakhs
31.03.2024Rs.Lakhs
Revenue from operations (Net)
1,19,861
1,09,403
1,07,752
1,02,272
Profit before tax
11,333
31,587
7,983
31,822
Provision for taxation
Current tax (net)
3,157
6,628
2,140
6,010
Deferred tax
(254)
794
(223)
765
Tax pertaining to earlier years
198
14
-
Exceptional items - Income / Expenditure
(5,189)
18,743
21,038
Profit before exceptional items and tax
16,522
12,844
13,172
10,784
Profit after taxation
8,232
24,151
5,868
25,047
Add: Balance brought forward
68,495
49,337
68,314
48,053
Add: Other Comprehensive Income for the year
305
215
(198)
367
Appropriation:
Dividend
(2,423)
(4,943)
General Reserve
12,725
12,771
Profit & Loss Account
73,939
71,680
In line with the economy and industry sentiments, the revenue from operations for your Company increased byapproximate 9.56 per cent. The increase was noticed across all segments.
During the year under review, on a consolidated basis your Company recorded net revenue from operations (net oftaxes and incentives) of Rs. 1,19,861 lakhs as against Rs. 1,09,403 lakhs for the last fiscal. On consolidated basis,the Company recorded profit (before tax & exceptional item) of Rs. 16,522 lakhs, an increase of 28.64 per cent overRs. 12,844 lakhs for the last fiscal. The exceptional item for Rs.5,512 lakhs, a one time payout for getting certainpremises in the Company's Corporate Office building, vacated and handed over in as-is condition and other undertakingsfrom the occupant, resulted in the Company, reporting a net profit of Rs. 8,232 lakhs, a decrease of 66 per cent overRs. 24,151 lakhs for the last fiscal.
On a standalone basis, your Company recorded net revenue from operations (net of taxes and incentives) ofRs. 1,07,752 lakhs an increase of 5.36 per cent over Rs. 1,02,272 lakhs of the last fiscal. The profit (before tax &exceptional item) of Rs.13,172 lakhs, an increase of 22.14% over Rs. 10,784 lakhs for the last fiscal and the net profitof Rs. 5,868 lakhs, a decrease of 77 per cent over Rs 25,047 lakhs for the last fiscal as explained above.
The Company's revenue growth and the net operational profit (without exceptional items) were comparable with thegrowth of other major industry players. Considering the long term growth story of the Indian economy, your Companyis confident of improved performance both on revenue and net profits fronts, in the current year.
Amidst a challenging global macroeconomic environment, India continues to demonstrate relative resilience. Thecountry's GDP growth is projected at 7.0% for FY 2023-24, with estimates indicating a moderation to 6.4% in FY 2024¬25. At this growth rate, India will continue to be the fastest-growing economy in the world. Automobile contributesnearly 6 per cent of India's GDP and 35 per cent of the manufacturing GDP. Globalizing has opened newer avenuesfor the transportation industry, especially a shift towards electric, electronic and hybrid cars, which are deemedmore efficient, safe, and reliable modes of transportation. Over the next decade, this will lead to newer verticals andopportunities for auto-component manufacturers, who would need to adapt to the change via systematic research anddevelopment.
The Government of India's Automotive Mission Plan (AMP) has come a long way in ensuring growth for the sector.Indian automobile industry is expected to achieve a turnover of USD 300 billion for the year 2026 and as per AutomobileComponent Manufacturers Association (ACMA) forecasts, automobile component exports from India are expected toreach USD 80 billion during FY 25-26. The Indian auto-components industry has become the third largest in the worldin 2025. Indian auto-component makers are well positioned to benefit from the globalization of the sector as exportspotential could increase exponentially in the next decade.
During the year under review, a Family Settlement Agreement (FSA) was entered into between members of theNRB and NIBL Groups, pursuant to which both Groups will operate independently, without mutual restrictions ontheir respective growth strategies. While the Company was not a party to the agreement, certain Board memberscontributed to the resolution of specific conditions precedent outlined therein. These developments are expected tobenefit the Company.
The Management places on record its appreciation for such contribution in closing the outstanding issues, against aone -time payment shown as exceptional item for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025.
The Company is uniquely positioned in the high precision friction solutions industry ,with its enviable position basedon technology leadership, quality and innovative design, lower cost of production, low leverage and strong de-riskedcustomer relationships, giving the Company a unique competitive advantage in an uncertain world.
As the industry dynamics and the new product lines get redefined, the Company is preparing to:
• Focus on precision component categories, like new generation of light weight bearings that could provide highermargins,
• Potential Growth Market - expansion of product range and penetration at Company's large Key Global Customers,that span ICE/Hybrid EV and Agnostic (technology - driven common platforms that would not change in thistransition
• Expanding our portfolio to serve adjacent industries.
• Use its low leverage -D/E of under 0.20 to drive into the future
• Re-focusing capabilities and resources into market opportunities where the Company has low penetration(Aftermarket, Industrial Mobility, Defence, etc)
• Thrust into OEM-driven Industrial Mobility Segments,
• Cost optimization strategy including focus on solar, logistics, process and material optimization
• The Company is working with Europe's largest application oriented research organization in order to become theindustry leader on cutting edge laser and additive technologies.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors in their meeting held on October 04, 2024 declared an interimdividend of Rs.2.50 per Equity Share (face value of Rs. 2/- per Equity Share) (i.e.125%) to the eligible equity shareholdersof the Company.
Further, the Board of Directors in their meeting held on May 14, 2025 have also recommended a final dividend of Rs.4.30 per Equity Share (face value of Rs.2/- per Equity Share) (i.e. 215%) for the Financial Year 2025. Your Companyhas transferred the unpaid/unclaimed dividend (interim and final) to the Unclaimed Dividend Accounts of the respectivefinancial years and the details of the same are uploaded on website of the Company at www.nrbbearings.com
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, hereinafter referred to as "the Listing Regulations", the Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy. ThePolicy is available on the website of the Company at https://www.nrbbearings.com/resources/investorrelations/policy/NRB-Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf
During the year under review, there was no transfer to the General Reserve.
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2025 was Rs. 1,938 Lakhs (96,922,600 equity shares of face valueRs2 each fully paid up). During the year under review, the Company has not issued any shares. The Company has notissued shares with differential voting rights. It has neither issued employee stock options nor sweat equity shares anddoes not have any scheme to fund its employees to purchase the shares of the Company.
There are no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurredbetween the close of the financial year on March 31, 2025 to which the financial statements relate and the date of thisReport.
The Board of Directors of your Company at its meeting held on April 25, 2025, granted approval for a capital investmentof an amount upto INR 200 crores for upgradation and enhancement of capacity at R & D centre, Jalna, Chikalthana,Walunj and Hyderabad plant. This capacity addition is to our existing product lines including Taper Roller Bearings, BallBearings, Wide Inner Ring Bearings, Spherical roller Bearings, Cylindrical roller bearings, Needle roller bearings andThrust Bearings and would lead to capacity enhancement of 15% to 25% higher volume for various product familiesdepending on product mix, as this would be based on Customer's demand.
This strategic expansion complements the company's strong presence across current-generation models and reinforcesits position as a key supplier of high-precision bearing solutions for leading European automotive manufacturers.
The Company has been rated AA-/Stable long term borrowings and A1 for short term borrowings. The Companycontinues to focus on judicious management of its working capital. Receivables, inventories and other workingcapital parameters are continuously monitored. Driving operational efficiencies and prudence with respect to capitalexpenditure, capturing opportunities are the other focus areas for the Company.
a. Public Deposits
The Company has not taken fixed deposits during the year under review. There are no unclaimed deposits.
• As on March 31, 2025, the outstanding principal amount for the loan given to NRB Holdings Limited, whollyowned subsidiary of the Company was USD 6.02 million and there was interest outstanding of USD 0.38million as on March 31, 2025.
Details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act,2013 are given in the notes to the financial statements.
During the year under review, Ms. Shruti Joshi ceased to be Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Companywith effect from March 25, 2025.
Mr. Kishor Talreja has been appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, effective April 25, 2025.
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on August 07, 2025, approved the re-appointment of Ms. Harshbeena Zaverias the Vice Chairman & Managing Director of the Company with effect from October 01, 2025, for a period of 5 years,subject to approval of shareholders & other necessary approvals.
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on August 09, 2025, approved the appointment of Mr. Tashwinder Singh(DIN: 06572282) as an additional Director in the capacity of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director (liable to retireby rotation) for a period of 3 years, with effect from August 09, 2025, subject to approval of shareholders.
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under section149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. The composition of the Board duly meets the criteria stipulated in Section 152 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(51) and Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, the following were the Key Managerial Personnelof the Company during the year under review:
• Ms. Harshbeena Zaveri - Vice Chairman & Managing Director
• Mr. Raman Malhotra - Chief Financial Officer
• Ms. Shruti Joshi - Company Secretary (upto March 25, 2025)
Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors
In order to familiarize the Independent Directors with the business, the Company makes a presentation covering natureand scope of business, nature of industry in which the Company operates, profitability and future scope. Regularly atmeetings updates are given to the Board, by the Company's senior management in areas of operations, industry andregulatory trends, competition and future outlook. The familiarization programme is available on the website of theCompany at www.nrbbearings.com.
The Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance and that of its Committeesand the Directors individually. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in theCorporate Governance Report. The process endorsed the confidence of the Directors in the ethical standards of theCompany and its strategies for growth. In the coming year, the Board intends to enhance focus on exploring newdrivers for continuing growth.
The Independent Directors have also met separately on March 17, 2025Remuneration Policy
The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee framed a policy for selectionand appointment of Directors, senior management and their remuneration. As part of its policy the Company strives toensure that the remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and senior management involves a balancebetween fixed and incentive pay, reflecting short and long term performance objectives appropriate to the working ofthe Company and its goals. The remuneration policy is available on the website of the Company www.nrbbearings.com.Details of remuneration paid to Executive Directors and KMP and the Independent Directors form part of the CorporateGovernance Report attached to this Report.
Meetings
During the year 6 (Six) Board Meetings were convened and held (details in Corporate Governance Report) and the gapbetween any 2 (two) consecutive meetings did not exceed 120 days. The date for the next meeting is fixed in advanceat the previous meeting both for board and committee meetings.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as required in terms of Listing Regulations,forms part of this Report as 'Annexure A'.
As at March 31, 2025, the Company has 2 (two) subsidiaries viz. SNL Bearings Limited and NRB Holdings Limited. As atMarch 31, 2025, NRB Bearings, USA Inc, NRB Bearings Europe GmbH and NRB Bearings (Thailand) Limited, are whollyowned subsidiaries of NRB Holdings Limited and step-down subsidiaries of the Company.
SNL Bearings Limited (SNL), in which your Company holds 73.45 percent equity, has reported profit after tax ofRs. 1,086 lakhs (previous year Rs. 782.00 lakhs), higher by 39 per cent. Revenue from Operations during the year atRs. 5119 lakhs is higher by 7 per cent over the previous year. SNL is working on projects to improve its financial resultsin the coming years by enhancing operational efficiencies and improving utilization of existing capacities /scaling upmanufacturing capacities for new products in demand.
NRB Holdings Limited (NHL), a wholly owned subsidiary, was incorporated on October 14, 2021, in Dubai, UnitedArab Emirates for the growth of the global business. During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, NHL recorded arevenue of USD 1,207,321 (Rs. 1,021 lakhs) and the resultant loss after tax was USD 339,463 (Rs. 287 lakhs).
As a part of comprehensive international strategy of the Company, NRB Bearings Europe GmbH, NRB Bearings USAInc. and NRB Bearings (Thailand) Limited, which were set up to support increasing exports to Europe, North America/Mexico and ASEAN region respectively, were acquired by NHL. The companies provide marketing and customer supportservices. The financial results for the year are:
NRB GmbH - Revenue EURO 16,463,064 (Rs. 14,938.56 lakhs), PAT EURO 527,325 ( Rs.478.4 lakhs)
NRB Thai - Revenue THB 565,108,144(Rs.13,802.77 lakhs),PAT THB 53,110,030 (Rs.1297.81 lakhs)
NRB US - Revenue USD 6,688,020 (Rs. 5,658.33 lakhs), PAT USD 502,104( Rs.424.80 lakhs).
Pursuant to section 129 (3) read with rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 details of financial statements ofsubsidiary companies and the step-down subsidiaries have been given in Annexure B (AOC-1) forming part of thisstatement.
During the year under review, NRB Bearings Europe GmbH and NRB Bearings (Thailand) Limited, step down subsidiarycompanies, become material subsidiaries of the Company in terms of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The Companyadopted a policy for determining 'material subsidiaries' of the Company. The policy is available at the website of theCompany at https://www.nrbbearings.com/investorrelations.htm
The Company has in place a risk management framework to identify risks and minimize their adverse impact on businessand strives to create transparency which in turn enhances the Company's competitive advantage. The Company hasidentified the risks associated with its operations and an action plan for mitigation has been identified. The Companyhas constituted a Risk Management Committee which is responsible for timely identification and mitigation of businessand operational risks. The Risk Management Policy is available on the website of the Company at www.nrbbearings.com.
The Company's internal control systems are commensurate with the nature of business, the size and complexity of itsoperations and such internal financial controls, with reference to the Financial Statements, are adequate.
Information pursuant to Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8 of Companies (Accounts) Rules2014 has been given in the Annexure C forming part of this report.
During the year, the Company maintained cordial relations with the workmen's unions at all plants. There was no majorissue/dispute between management and unions at any of the plants of the Company.
During the year, the Company finalized wage settlements with the workmen's unions at the Waluj and Chikalthaneplants for a period of three years, valid until 2027 and 2028, respectively. These settlements include increased paymentslinked to higher production volumes, adjusted for rework. The productivity-linked wage agreements, combined withfocused efforts to reduce rejection rates, are expected to enhance capacity utilization at the existing facilities.
The Company's people-centric approach is demonstrated through strong teamwork and the execution of variousinitiatives involving employees and their families, aimed at fostering and reinforcing organizational values. Regulartraining programs are conducted to enhance knowledge of bearings and engineering principles, modern manufacturingpractices, as well as attitudinal and behavioral competencies.
The Company has a Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower Policy which provides for adequate safeguards to employeesusing such mechanism. It also allows direct access to the Audit Committee in appropriate cases. The policy availableon the website of the Company at https://www.nrbbearings.com/investorrelations.htm
Your Company hereby affirms that no complaints were received during the year, under the Vigil Mechanism.
The Company is committed to establishing and maintaining safe working environment that promotes good health andhigh performance of the employees, and simultaneously takes measures to protect the environment. We also ensurethat safety controls and safety behavior is well demonstrated by our employees while working on the shop floor byusing personal protective equipment as required with provided necessary safety behavioral training.
Your Company has been accredited with internationally acclaimed certification viz. ISO 14001:2015 to identify andcontrol environmental impact and constantly improve the environmental performance; ISO 45001:2018 occupationalhealth and safety management system; and IATF16949:2016 for Quality Management System; ISO 50001:2018 -Energy Management system.
Company's core value and commitment towards Sustainability, Carbon reduction footprint plan defined ( Carbon Neutralby 2040) and initiated strategic approach for going towards renewable Energy by Aug-25 and defined ESG KPI withinorganization and started Involving Value partners. Initiated Life cycle assessment (LCA) on the product and Carbon
The commitment towards the environment preservation extends beyond regulatory compliances; ambient air, noiselevels and waste monitoring through ETP/STP treatment is being carried out. Initiatives are taken across the Companyto conserve natural resources by reduction and recycling of wastes and adherence to emission norms.
During the year there have been numerous initiatives by the Company towards safety and environment awarenessamong employees:
1. "Safety first and always first" is accorded the highest priority in the Company.
2. The Safety Week celebration to create safety awareness among employees, activities and competitions such assafety posters as well as slogans conducted Environment day celebrations to create awareness for environmentand natural resource conservation by tree plantation in premises and awareness sessions.
3. ETP upgradation for separating the ETP and STP effluents and disposing to the CETP for the safe disposal oftreated effluent. Also, Invested and installed Zero Liquid discharge equipment.
4. Water conservation through re-use of waste water and rain water harvesting at plants-capacity to harvest upto 3.06 crore liters rain water every year to increase ground water levels. Also, conduct water audit to arrive forwater Balancing and water saving action.
5. Initiated Carbon sequester Analysis in two of the plant to arrive to carbon sequester 347 tCo2 . Shannon WienerBio Diversity index 2.9-3.2( Benach mark5).
6. Energy conservation activities includes replacement of energy efficient equipment's / lights to reduce the electricalconsumption.
7. Conducted awareness program on food waste from external NGOs.
8. Annual Health Check-up for employees.
9. Special initiatives have been taken up such as theme based walk, leading and lagging indicators, mock drills,up-gradation and revamping of fire hydrants/protection systems, safety training to employees including topmanagement, organizing safety awareness week, reporting of near-miss incidents and first aid across the plant.The Company strives to achieve "Zero-Accident Tolerance".
10. On time testing of stack emission, water testing, ambient and work zone air testing, earth pit testing, testing of allsafety and environmental equipment calibration, ultrasonic and hydraulic test of air receiver tank, pressure vesseltesting, manual and electrical stacker testing, safety harness testing and calibration.
11. Strict policy for non-consumption of tobacco and intoxicating materials to protect the mental and physical health ofemployees. Regular awareness programs like "Vyasan Mukti" and "Yoga Classes" conducted to educate employeesto get rid of evils of intoxication and stressful work life and embrace good health and work-life balance.
In line with the activities specified in schedule VII relating to the provisions of sections 135 of the Companies Act, 2013,your company has been focusing on:
• Promotion of education.
• Promoting gender equality and empowering women.
• Employment enhancing vocational skills.
• Promotion of social business projects including ensuring environmental sustainability, ecological balance, protectionof flora and fauna, animal welfare, conservation of natural resources.
• Promoting healthcare including preventive healthcare with specific emphasis on women, children and girl child.
In terms of the above the Company has been contributing for primary education secondary education, vocationaltraining including students, teachers, and education officers. Goonj's "School to School" initiative also engaged parentsin school improvements and urban youth in mindful giving, aligning with key SDGs to advance educational equity andwell-being. The Company has continued its support to the Ashoka University which is devoted to transforming Indianhigher education based on the principles of multidisciplinary education delivered by exceptional faculty members andproviding ivy-league quality education at an affordable price. The liberal education helps develop intellect, nurturecritical thinking and provides specialization with a broader foundation of knowledge. The Company extended support toAseema Charitable Trust which provides quality, value-based education to children from marginalized communities.Aseema operates three municipal schools in Mumbai for tribal children, fostering inclusive and holistic development. TheCompany supported competency-based education transformation in rural government schools through Gyan PrakashFoundation. The Company contributed through The Akanksha Foundation for its School Project at AbhyudayaNagar, Mumbai, benefiting students from marginalized communities. The initiative supported quality education, socio¬emotional learning, and community engagement, helping transform public education for underprivileged children. TheCompany has been the chief supporter to IIT-Bombay for its Racing Car Project and has been associated with theproject since the last 8 (eight) years.
In addition to above, the Company also met the key persons associated with NGOs seeking support from the Companyand after reviewing their activities made CSR contributions to 321 Education Foundation, Aesthesis Foundation,Aarambh Society, Indian Cancer Society, Rotary club of Mahim, Rotary club of Bombay Charities Trust, Aai JanhitBahuuddeshiy sevabhavi sanstha, Shri Radhika Seva Trust.
The above initiatives reflect the Company's integrated approach to nation-building and social equity. The Annual Reporton CSR activities, in compliance with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, is annexedherewith as Annexure D.
During the year under review, the Company has spent an amount of Rs. 227.50 Lakhs on CSR projects.
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, Management Discussion and Analysis, Business Responsibility and SustainabilityReport, Corporate Governance Report and Auditors' Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of CorporateGovernance are made part of the Annual Report. Details of Board meetings held during the year under review and thecomposition of the various committees are included therein.
The Code of Conduct for Directors and senior management of the Company, as approved by the Board, has beenaffirmed on an annual basis by all the Directors and the senior management personnel of the Company.
The relevant certification on the various matters specified under Regulation 17(8) of SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 has been done by the Vice Chairman & Managing Director and the ChiefFinancial Officer of the Company.
During the year under review the Company has complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards.
All pecuniary relationships or transactions of the Non-Executive Directors vis-a-vis the Company along with criteriafor such payments and disclosures on remuneration of Directors along with their shareholding are disclosed in AnnualReturn for the financial year 2024-25.
There are no relationships between the Directors of the Company.
Members desirous of receiving the full Report and Accounts of the subsidiaries will be provided the same on receipt ofa written request from them or on submission of their e-mail IDs for forwarding documents through electronic mode.This will help save considerable cost in connection with printing and mailing of the Report and Accounts. This measurewould be in line with the green initiative for paperless communications. The same shall also be kept for inspection byany Member at the registered office of the Company and of the respective subsidiary Company concerned and shallalso be posted on the website of the Company viz. www.nrbbearings.com.
In accordance with Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors state that:
i. in the preparation of annual accounts, all applicable accounting standards have been followed and no materialdepartures have been made from the same;
ii. accounting policies selected were consistently applied. Reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates havebeen made so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as on March 31, 2025 and ofthe profit of the Company for the accounting year ended on that day;
iii. proper and sufficient care for maintenance of adequate accounting records has been taken in accordance withthe provisions of the Act so as to safeguard the assets of the Company and to prevent and detect fraud and otherirregularities;
iv. the Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
v. the internal financial controls to be followed by the Company have been laid down and are adequate and wereoperating effectively;
vi. proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and all suchsystems were adequate and operating effectively.
All RPT that were entered into during the financial year were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinarycourse of business. There are no materially significant RPT by the Company with promoters, directors, key managerialpersonnel or other designated persons.
All RPT are placed before the Audit Committee for approval and are noted by the Board. Prior approval of the AuditCommittee is obtained on periodic basis for transactions which are foreseen and repetitive in nature. The complianceof the transfer pricing norms in relation to such transactions is certified by the tax advisors.
The policy on RPT as approved by the Board is available on the Company's website. Form AOC-2 for disclosure ofparticulars of contracts has been enclosed as Annexure E.
M/s Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration no. 001076N/N500013) were appointed asstatutory auditors of the Company for a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years at the Annual General Meeting heldon September 29, 2023.
Auditors' Report
The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer. The Notes to thefinancial statements referred in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
Pursuant to the Rules issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs under Companies (Cost records and Audit) AmendmentRules 2014, your Company is subject to cost audit during the year and M/s. R. Nanabhoy & Co., Cost Accountants wereappointed to undertake the same.
The cost accounts and records of the Company are duly prepared and maintained as required under Section 148(1)of the Act.
M/s. Upendra Shukla & Associates, practicing Company Secretaries (FRN: S2024MH963100), were appointed asSecretarial Auditors to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the year 2024-25. Their Secretarial AuditReport, in prescribed Form No. MR-3, is annexed to this Report as Annexure F and does not contain any qualification,observation, reservation or adverse remark.
In line with the newly introduced requirements under the Listing Regulations, the Board has recommended theappointment of M/s. Upendra Shukla & Associates as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for conducting SecretarialAudit for a period of five consecutive years, commencing from 2025-26 to 2029-30, for approval of the Shareholders.
The Company has undertaken an audit for the financial year 2024-25 for the compliances in respect of all applicableRegulations, Circulars and Guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The Annual SecretarialCompliance Report, as required under Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, has been obtained from Mr. UpendraShukla, Practicing Company Secretary and Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
There have been no disqualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers in any of the auditors' reports.Details in respect of Frauds Reported by Auditors
During the year under review, there have not been any instances of fraud and accordingly, the Statutory Auditor,Secretarial Auditor and Cost Auditor have not reported any frauds either to the Audit Committee or to the Board underSection 143(12) of the Act.
The Annual Return for the financial year 2024-25 as per provisions of the Act and Rules thereto, is available on theCompany's website at https://www.nrbbearings.com/investorrelations.htm
The information required pursuant to section 197(12) read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014, in respect of employees of the Company will be provided uponrequest. In terms of Section 136 of the Act the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members excluding thisinformation. The report is annexed as Annexure G
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or the Courts or the Tribunals impacting thegoing concern status and Company's operations in future.
The Company has not made any application under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the financial year2024-25.
26. Details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one-time settlement andthe valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasonsthereof.
The provision regarding difference between amount of the valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and thevaluation done while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions is not applicable to the Company during thefinancial year 2024-25.
During the year under review there was no change in the nature of the business carried on by the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013, the Company has set up 6 (six) Internal Committees (IC) to redress complaints. During the yearunder review 0 (zero) complaint was received.
The Board of Directors, place on record their deep appreciation for the contribution made by Mr. Tashwinder Singh(ex-Chairman & Independent Director) and Ms. Vishakha R M (Independent Director) during their association with theCompany over the years.
The Directors wish to record their appreciation of the contribution made by employees at all the levels by their hardwork, solidarity and support, and for the confidence and loyalty shown by our customers. The Directors also wish tothank the Members, suppliers, bankers and all other business associates for the continuous support given by them tothe Company and for their confidence in its management.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsNRB Bearings Limited
Place: Mumbai Vice Chairman & Managing Director Non-Executive Director
Date: August 09, 2025 (DIN: 00003948) (DIN: 00209069)