A provision is recognised when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past events andit is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation in respect of whicha reliable estimate can be made. Provisions (excluding retirement benefits) are not discounted to theirpresent value and are determined based on the best estimate of the consideration required to settlethe obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjustedto reflect the current best estimates. Contingent liabilities are disclosed in the Notes. Contingent assetsare not recognised in the financial statements.
From April 1, 2019, leases are recognised as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding liability isrecognised at the date at which the leased asset is available for use by the Company. Assets andliabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on present value basis. Lease liability include thenet present value of the following payments:
a) fixed payments (including in substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives receivable
b) variable lease payments that are based on an index or a rate, initially measured using the indexor rates at the commencement date
c) amounts expected to be payable by the Company under residual value guarantees
d) the exercise price of purchase options if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise that option
e) payment of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the Company exercisingthat option
Lease payments to be made under reasonably certain extension options are also included in themeasurement of the liability. The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in thelease. If that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company's incremental borrowing rate is used,being the rate the Company would have to pay to borrow fund necessary to obtain an asset of similarvalue to the right-of-use asset in a similar economic environment with similar terms, security andconditions.
Lease payments are allocated between principal and finance cost. The finance cost is charged tostatement of profit and loss over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of intereston the remaining balance of the liability for each period.
Right-of-use assets are measured at cost comprising the following:
a) the amount of initial measurement of lease liability
b) any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any incentives received
c) any initial direct costs and
d) restoration costs
Right-of-use assets are generally depreciated over the shorter of asset's useful life and the lease termon a straight line basis. If the Company is reasonably certain to exercise a purchase option, the right-of-use asset is depreciated over the underlying asset's useful life.
Payments associated with short-term leases of equipment and all leases of low-value assets arerecognised on a straightline basis as an expense in statement of profit and loss. Short term leases areleases with a lease term of 12 months or less.
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit / (loss) for the year by the weighted averagenumber of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share (if any) is computed bydividing the profit / (loss) for the year as adjusted for dividend, interest and other charges to expenseor income relating to the dilutive potential equity shares, by the weighted average number of equityshares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and the weighted average number of equityshares which could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.
Based on the nature of products / activities of the Company and the normal time between acquisitionof assets and their realization in cash or cash equivalents, the Company has determined its operatingcycle as 12 months for the purpose of classification of its assets and liabilities as current and non¬current.
Defined contribution plans
In accordance with Indian law, eligible employees of the Company are entitled to receive benefits in respectof provident fund, a defined contribution plan, in which both employees and the Company make monthlycontributions at a specified percentage of the covered employees' salary. The contributions, as specifiedunder the law, are made to the Provident Fund.
The total expense recognised in profit or loss of Rs. 359.24 Lakhs for the year ended March 31,2025: (Lastyear - Rs.351 Lakhs) represents contribution paid to these plans by the Company at rates specified in therules of the plan.
Defined benefit plansa) Gratuity
Gratuity is payable as per Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. In terms of the same, gratuity is computedby multiplying last drawn salary (basic salary including dearness Allowance if any) by completed yearsof continuous service with part thereof in excess of six months and again by 15/26. The payment ofGratuity Act, 1972, provides for a vesting period of 5 years for withdrawal and retirement and a monetaryceiling on gratuity payable to an employee on separation, from time to time.
These plans typically expose the Company to actuarial risks such as: investment risk, interest rate riskand salary risk.
2. Reviewing the Company's financial and risk management policies;
3. Assessing risk and minimizing the procedures;
4. Framing, implementing and monitoring the risk management plan.
The Company's risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by theCompany, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Riskmanagement policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and theCompany's activities. The Company, through its training and management standards and procedures, aimsto maintain a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their rolesand obligations.
The Risk management Committee oversees how management monitors compliance with the Company'srisk management policies and procedures, and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework inrelation to the risks faced by the Company. The Risk management Committee is assisted in its oversight roleby internal audit. Internal audit undertakes both regular and adhoc reviews of risk management controlsand procedures, the results of which are reported to the audit committee.
The company has exposure to the following risks arising from its financial risk management:
Credit riskLiquidity riskCommodity price riskForeign currency risk
The Company manages its financial operations with its own accruals and hence is not subject to interestrate risk. The company manages its working capital with its own stock and debtors. However, the overdraft/cash credit facility from our bankers are utilised to manage the working capital gap as and when required.The company does not forsee any requirement for long term funding in the near future.
Credit risk management
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrumentfails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Company's trade receivables, depositsand other financial assets.
Credit risk is managed through credit approvals, establishing credit limits and continuously monitoring thecreditworthiness of customers to which the Company grants credit terms in the normal course of business.The company has established a strong liquidity damage agreement with its customers. The normal creditperiod for trade receivable is 15 days and any settlement beyond 15 to 90 days and thereafter the sameis compensated by an agreed interest on outstanding amounts.
The company based on internal assessment which is driven by the historical experience and current factsavailable in relation to default and delays in collection thereof, has decided not to make any provision forthe expected credit loss of trade receivables. The company does not forsee any requirement to create theallowance matrix considering the past trend and future operations.
Liquidity risk management
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 approachto managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilitieswhen they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or
risking damage to the company's reputation. The average credit period for purchase of materials and tradedproducts ranges from 30 to 60 days and the company settles the significant portion of the obligation withinthe aforesaid credit period. The company's working capital is adequately supported by Stock, Book debtsand Bank overdraft/ CC facilities.
Commodity price risk management
The Company is exposed to commodity price risk, mainly in respect of Zinc, which is a key raw material inthe manufacture of batteries. The price risk is linked to fluctuations in London Metal Exchange (LME). TheCompany manages the price risk by entering into a average price agreeement with the vendor.
Foreign currency risk management
The Company undertakes transactions denominated in foreign currencies; consequently, exposure to exchangerate fluctuations arise. The company has the policy of settling the foreign exchange exposure within 5 to 10days to mitigate the foreign currency risk.
The company has not recognised any financial asset / liability at fair value. The directors consider that thecarrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities that are recognised in the financial statementsapproximate their fair values.
With regard to the Supreme Court ruling on the applicability of provident fund on all fixed allowances payableto employees, pending clarity on the matter, no provision is made in the books. Necessary provision willbe made once the circular is issued / communication is received by the Company from the Provident FundAuthorities.
The Central Government has published the Code on Social Security, 2020 and Industrial Relations Code,2020 ("the codes") in the Gazette of India, interalia, subsuming various existing labour and industrial lawswhich deals with employees including post employment period. The Ministry of labour and employment hasreleased draft rules for the Code on Social Security 2020 on November 13, 2020 which are yet to be notified.The company will assess and evaluate the impact once the subject rules are notified and will appropriatelyconsider the same in its financial statements in the period in which the Code becomes effective.
During the year ended March 31,2025 the Company did not provide any Loans or advances which remainsoutstanding (repayable on demand or without specifying any terms or period of repayment) to specifiedpersons (Nil as on March 31, 2024).
The Company did not have any transaction with companies struck off during the year ended March 31,2025 and also for the year ended March 31, 2024.
The Company does not have any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that hasbeen surrendered or disclosed as income during the year ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 inthe tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Such as, search or survey and any other relevantprovisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961).
The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pendingagainst the Company, during the year ended, March 31,2025 and March 31,2024 for holding any BenamiProperty.
The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the year endedMarch 31,2025 and March 31,2024.
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) directlyor indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalfof the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or (b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf ofthe ultimate beneficiaries.
The Company has not advanced or lent or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies), includingforeign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall: (a) directly or indirectlylend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of theCompany (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or (b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of theUltimate Beneficiaries.
The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyond thestatutory period.
The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under clause (87) of section 2 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Restriction on number of Layers) Rules, 2017.
The Board of directors of lndo National Limited at its meeting held on 15th July 2024 had approved theproposal for amalgamation of Helios Strategic Systems ltd, wholly owned subsidiary into lndo NationalLimited under Sections 230 to 234 of the Companies Act, 2013 and other provisions of the CompaniesAct 2013. Accordingly an application was made to the Hon'ble NCL T , Chennai Branch . The companyhas received an order dated 29-04-2025 from NCLT, Division Bench 11, Chennai allowing this applicationand providing directions to be followed by the companies . The amalgamation Order is subject to requisitestatutory and regulatory approvals .
26.26 Figures of the previous year have been regrouped/rearranged wherever considered necessary.
The financial statements were approved for issue by the board of directors on May 20, 2025
As per Audit report attached For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
For G Balu Associates LLP P. Dwaraknath Reddy P. Aditya Reddy
Chartered Accountants Managing Director Joint Managing Director
Firm Registration Number : 000376S/S200073 (DIN: 00277929) (DIN: 00482051)
R. Ravi Shankar C.R. Sivaramakrishnan J. Srinivasan
Partner Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
Membership Number : 026819Place : ChennaiDate : 20th May, 2025