Your Directors are pleased to present the 64th Annual Report along with the Audited Financial Statements of your Company forthe financial year (“FY”) ended March 31, 2025 (“FY 2024-25/FY 2025”).
The Company's Financial Performance (Standalone & Consolidated) for the FY 2024-25 is summarized below;
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
31.03.2025
31.03.2024
Net Revenue from Operation (Including Other Income)
54,501.33
50,837.28
59,720.70
56,660.56
Less: Expenditure
45,214.07
42,899.78
49,267.13
47,155.01
Operating Profit (PBIDT)
9,287.26
7,937.50
10,453.57
9,505.55
Less: Interest
418.81
355.48
Depreciation
1,443.30
1,149.33
1,493.67
1,189.53
Profit before Tax & Exceptional item
7,425.15
6,432.69
8,541.09
7,960.54
Add: Exceptional Item
2,652.33
-
Profit / Loss Before Tax
10,077.48
11,193.42
Provision for Taxation :
Current Year:
2,286.87
1,630.76
2,592.32
2,007.99
Deferred Tax:
175.80
51.44
167.68
51.04
Profit/Loss for the year
7,614.81
4,750.49
8,433.42
5,901.51
Other comprehensive income/ Loss for the year
(58.16)
13.53
Profit/Loss after other comprehensive income
7,556.65
4,764.02
8,375.26
5,915.04
EPS (Basic & Diluted)!*)
36.33
22.90
40.27
28.44
'NJotes:
1. EPS of current and previous financial years are restated to account for the 3:1 bonus issue during the year
2. The Company has received a sum of USD 31,83,528 (Equivalent to C265233 Lakhs) in the form of dividend from one of its Wholly owned Subsidiary"Bajaj Coneagie LLC, Alabama, USA" during the quarter ended June 24. The same is shown as Exceptional Items in above consolidated results forthe year ended March 31, 2025, so that the same are in consonance with the Standalone results.
The Performance Highlights on a Standalone and Consolidatedbasis for the FY 2024-25 of the Company are as under:
During the FY 2025, the gross turnover including other Incomeon standalone basis of the Company was C54,501.33 lakhs.The Profit before Interest, Depreciation and Tax (PBITDA) ofthe Company was C9,287.26 in 2024-25. The EPS was C36.33per share during the year under review, further, the figures ofEarnings Per Share have been restated to give effect to theallotment of 15600000 new bonus shares of the Company.
The Net worth of the Company for FY 2024-25 wasC36,669.20 lakhs.
The gross turnover including other Income on consolidatedbasis of the Company was C59,720.70 lakhs. The Profit beforeInterest, Depreciation and Tax (PBITDA) of the Company was
C10,453.57 lakhs in 2024-25 and the Earnings Per share wasC40.27 per share during the year under review. The figures ofEarnings Per Share have been restated to give effect to theallotment of 15600000 new bonus shares of the Company.
The Company had delivered a stable performance in FY25,with steady growth in operations and financials.
The Company is aggressively expanding its capacity interms of manpower, land parcel, machineries and productrange. In the FY 2025, the Heavy Engineering Division of theCompany has reached to the new heights and is continuouslydeveloping the customer base across the world. The otherbusiness verticals such as PEB and Electrical Panel arealso exploring the International markets and have startedreceiving good order bookings from the clients of the differentcontinents. Significant efforts are also being made in theResearch & Development department of the Company withan intent to bring Product oriented results in terms of design,
performance, quality etc., to have a cutting edge position overthe competitors.
This year marked a key milestone as we expanded capacity inthe Infrastructure Division, which is expected to triple revenuefrom this segment in next 2-3 years. We also incorporated twosubsidiaries in Brazil, strengthening our presence in SouthAmerica and paving the way for higher international revenues.
With over 60 years of engineering expertise and a strong teamof 2000 workforce, including 200 in design and detailing,we've improved systems, increased efficiency, and built strongpartnerships. Looking ahead, we plan to invest C 300-350 Crover the next 3-4 years to scale up our Infrastructure, HeavyEngineering, and Electrical Panels divisions—supporting long¬term growth and value creation.
Directors are pleased to recommend a Dividend @ 20 % i.e.1/- per equity share having a Face Value of C5/- each as finaldividend for the FY 2025. The Payment of Dividend is subjectto the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual GeneralMeeting (AGM) of the Company.
The dividend, subject to its declaration, will be distributedto shareholders whose names appear on the Register ofMembers on August 27, 2025. Based on the total numberof Equity Shares of the Company, the dividend, if approvedwould result in a cash outflow of C208 Lakhs.
Pursuant to the Finance Act, 2020, dividend income is taxablein the hands of the shareholders effective from April 01, 2020and the Company is required to deduct tax at source fromdividend paid to the Members at prescribed rates as per theIncome Tax Act, 1961.
The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books ofthe Company will remain closed from August 28, 2025 toSeptember 03, 2025 (both days inclusive) for the purpose ofpayment of dividend and AGM of FY 2024-25.
Out of the amount available for appropriations for the FY 2024¬25, the Company has transferred C6,620.63 Lakhs to itsGeneral Reserves.
During the FY 2024-25, the Company did not invite or acceptany deposits within the meaning of Section 73 and 74 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptanceof Deposits) Rules, 2014 (as amended).
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 28, 2025,approved the Audited Standalone & Consolidated FinancialStatements for the FY 2024-25 which includes financialinformation of all its subsidiaries, and forms part of this report.
The Consolidated Financial Statements of your Companyfor the FY 2024-25, have been prepared in compliance withapplicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) and SEBI(Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 (Listing Regulations). Pursuant to Section 129(3) of theAct, a statement containing the salient features of the FinancialStatement of the subsidiary Companies is attached to theFinancial Statement in Form AOC-1 as Annexure-A.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013,the Audited Financial Statements, including the ConsolidatedFinancial Statements and related information of the Companyand audited accounts of each of its subsidiaries, are availableon our website www.bajajngp.com. These documents willalso be available for inspection during business hours at theregistered office of the Company.
The Company has the following Wholly OwnedForeign Subsidiaries:
1) Bajaj Coneagle LLC, Alabama, USA;
2) Bajaj Steel Industries (U) Ltd., Uganda
3) Bajaj Continental LTDA, Brazil; and
4) Bajaj Services LTDA, Brazil
The Company has no material subsidiary as per the thresholdslaid down under the Listing Regulations.
During the year under review, the domestic rating agency“CRISIL” has reviewed and reinstated the rating of theCompany's long term & short term facilities in the below manner:
Total Rank loan Facilities Rated C194 orore
Long Term Rating
CRISIL A/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating
CRISIL A1 (Reaffirmed)
This reflects the Company's robust financial position andoperational efficiency.
There are no other Material Changes or Commitments affectingthe financial position of the Company which have occurredbetween the end of the financial year of the Company to whichthe financial year ended 2025 relate and the date of the reportexcept the Company has issued 1,56,00,000 bonus shares inthe ratio of 3:1 having a face value of C5/each in compliance withthe provisions of Section 63 of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBIListing Regulations, 2015 and SEBI ICDR Regulations 2018.
There was no such change in the nature of business of theCompany during the reporting period.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s B. Chhawchharia & Co., Chartered Accountants, Nagpur,(FRN: 305123E), were appointed as Statutory Auditors of theCompany at the 61st AGM to hold their office till the conclusionof 66th AGM of the Company and they have successfullyconducted Statutory Audit of the Financial Statements of theCompany for the FY ended 2024-25.
AUDITORS’ REPORT
The Auditor's Report for the FY 2024-25 on the financialstatements of the Company is attached to this Annual Report.The notes on Financial Statements referred in the AnnualReport are self-explanatory and do not call for any furthercomments. The Auditor's Report does not contain anyqualification, reservation or adverse remark.
COST AUDITOR
During the year under review, in accordance with Section 148(1)of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has maintainedthe cost records, as specified by the Central Government.These cost records were audited by M/s Rakesh Misra & Co.,(Firm Reg. No. 000249), Cost Accountants, Kanpur, for theFY 2024-25. The Cost Auditors' Report of FY 2025 did notcontain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks ordisclaimers and no frauds were reported by the Cost Auditorsto the Company under sub-section (12) of Section 143 ofthe Act.
Further, pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014(as amended), the Board of Directors, on the recommendationof the Audit Committee have re-appointed M/s Rakesh Misra& Co., (Firm Reg. No. 000249), Cost Accountants, Kanpur,as the Cost Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year2025-26. The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor issubject to ratification of Shareholders at the ensuing AGM ofthe Company.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
The Internal Audit of the Company for the FY 2024-25 wasundertaken by the Internal Auditors M/s V.R. Inamdar &Associates, Chartered Accountants, Nagpur. Further, therewere no adverse remarks or qualification received from theInternal Auditors. The Internal Auditors reports directly to theAudit Committee of the Company and the internal audit wascompleted as per the scope defined by the said Committeefrom time to time.
Further on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, M/sV.R. Inamdar & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Nagpur,have been re-appointed as Internal Auditors pursuant to theprovisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 to carryout the Internal Audit of the functions and activities of theCompany for the FY 2025-26.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
The Company had appointed M/s Siddharth Sipani &Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries, Nagpur, toconduct the Secretarial Audit for the FY 2024-25, as prescribedunder Section 204 of the Act and Rules made thereunder.Further as per the latest amendment of Regulation 24A ofSEBI Listing Regulations, 2015, the Company has secured theconsent & eligibility of M/s Siddharth Sipani & Associates fortheir appointment as Secretarial Auditors of the Company fora term of 5 consecutive years w.e.f. FY 2025-26 to 2029-30,subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing AGM ofthe Company.
The Secretarial Audit Report in the prescribed Form MR-3 forFY 2024-25 as furnished by M/s Siddharth Sipani & Associatesis annexed to this Report as Annexure-B.
Further, the Secretarial Auditors have made the followingobservation in their Report and the Board's explanationthereof is as under:
Observation:
No observation made.
Board’s Explanation/Comments:
Not Applicable.
During the year under review, there were no instances offrauds reported by the auditors to the Audit Committee or theBoard under Section 143(12) of the Act read with Rule 13 ofthe Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014.
The Company's internal control systems commensuratewith the nature of its business, the size and complexity of itsoperations and such internal financial controls with referenceto the Financial Statements are adequate. These internalfinancial controls, are operating effectively for ensuring theaccuracy and completeness of the accounting records,relevant to the preparation and presentation of the financialstatements that give a true and fair view and are free frommaterial misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Business Risk Assessment procedures have been set in placefor self-assessment of business risks, operating controls andcompliance with Corporate Policies. The identified elements ofRisk and Risk Mitigation measures are periodically reviewed /revised by the Board of Directors as and when the need arises.
During the FY 2025, the paid-up Equity Share Capitalwas C1,040.00 Lakhs. During the year under review, theCompany has issued 1,56,00,000 bonus shares in the ratioof 3:1 having a face value of C5/each in compliance with theprovisions of Section 63 of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBIListing Regulations, 2015 and SEBI ICDR Regulations 2018,by capitalizing Company's securities premium account to beutilized for the purpose, as per the audited accounts of theCompany for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
The Company has disclosed the details relating to the Loans,Guarantees or Investments, as defined under Section 186of the Companies Act, 2013, in the Notes to the FinancialStatement which forms part of this Annual Report.
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013and the Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated aPolicy on the Materiality of Related Party Transaction (RPT)and dealing thereof which is also available on the Company'swebsite at https://bajajngp.com/investor-relations/guidelines-code-policy/.
The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting, approvaland disclosure processes are in place for all the transactionsbetween the Company and its Related Parties. All the RPTsare placed before the Audit Committee for its approval, reviewand ratification. Prior omnibus approval is obtained for RPTson a yearly basis for the transactions which are of repetitivenature and/or entered in the ordinary course of business atarm's length.
All the RPTs entered during the year were in ordinary courseof the business and at arm's length basis. No Material RPTs,as per the materiality threshold adopted by the Board ofDirectors, were entered during the year by the Company.Accordingly, the disclosure of RPTs as required under Section134(3)(h) of the Act, in Form AOC-2 is not applicable.
However, the particulars of all the RPTs in terms of IND AS 24are forming part of the financial statements.
The Company understands that its ability to emerge as acustomer-centric organization hinges completely on thededication and commitment of its human resources touphold the Company's values. Further, relationship with theemployees were cordial throughout the year.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANEGERIAL PERSONNEL(KMP)
The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company isas below:
Sr.
No.
Name of Director
DIN
Position
1.
Shri Rohit Bajaj
00511745
Chairman &Managing Director
2.
Shri Sunil Bajaj
00509786
Executive Director
3.
Dr. Mahendra Kumar 00519575Sharma
Whole Time Director& CEO
4.
Shri Lav Bajaj
00490810
Director
5.
Shri Deepak Batra
02979363
Non-Executive
6.
Smt. BhanupriyaThakur
08276607
Independent
7.
Dr. Raja Iyer
07602907
8.
Shri Pankaj KAgrawal
07658188
9.
Shri Rakesh KumarKhator
00006593
10.
Shri Gaurav Sarda
00665480
11.
Shri MayankBhandari
01176865
Pursuant to Section 152(6)(d) of the Companies Act, 2013, Shri Sunil Bajaj, Executive Director, is getting retired by rotation at theensuing AGM, and he expressed his willingness for the re-appointment as Executive Director of the Company.
DETAILS OF CHANGE IN DIRECTORS/KMP DURING THE FY 2025
No
Name of Director/ KMP
Designation
Nature of Change
Effective Date
Chairman & Managing Director
Re-appointment
01.07.2024
01/07/2024
Dr. Mahendra KumarSharma
00519575
Whole Time Director & CEO
12/11/2024
Additional Director
Appointment
03/10/2024
Change In Designation
28/10/2024
Additional Non-Ex Independent Director
Independent Director
DETAILS OF CHANGE IN DIRECTORS/KMP AFTER THE END OF FY 2025 BUT UPTO THE DATE OFREPORT
Shri Mayank Bhandari
Additional Non ExecutiveIndependent Director
23/07/2025
The previous terms of Shri Rohit Bajaj and Shri Sunil Bajajgot expired on June 30, 2024, therefore considering their skillsand overall contribution in the Company's success and on therecommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee,the Board has re-appointed them as a Chairman & ManagingDirector and Executive Director respectively for a period of5 years w.e.f. July 01, 2024 to June 30, 2029 at the Boardmeeting held on May 29, 2024, subject to further approval ofshareholders which was secured at the 63rd Annual GeneralMeeting held on September 04, 2024.
Further, the appointment of Dr. Mahendra Kumar Sharmaas Whole Time Director & CEO of the Company has alsoexpired on November 11, 2024, therefore looking at his skills,experience and overall contribution in the Company's success,the Company has reappointed him for a further period of 5years w.e.f. November 12, 2024 to November 11, 2029 byobtaining the shareholder's consent which was secured atthe Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the Company held onOctober 28, 2024.
Further to get the benefits of the passion, enthusiasm andcommitment from the new age directors to the Company'sboard, the Board has appointed Shri Lav Bajaj and Shri GauravSarda as an Additional Director and Additional Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director respectively at the Board Meetingheld on October 03, 2024 subject to further approval ofshareholders which was secured at the Extra Ordinary GeneralMeeting dated October 28, 2024 and their appointments wereregularized by the shareholders in the below manner:
• Shri Lav Bajaj - Director for 5 consecutive years w.e.f.October 03, 2024 to October 02, 2029, liable to retire byrotation; and
• Shri Gaurav Sarda - Independent Director for 2 consecutiveyears w.e.f. October 03, 2024 to October 02, 2026, notliable to retire by rotation.
• Shri Mayank Bhandari - Independent Director for 2consecutive years w.e.f July 23, 2025 to July 22, 2027, notliable to retire by rotation.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BYINDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures tothe Board indicating that they comply with all the requirementsthat are stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act,2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015so as to qualify themselves to act as Independent Directors ofthe Company. Further, they have also declared that they arenot aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may
be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact theirability to discharge their duties with an objective independentjudgment and without any external influence.
The Independent Directors of the Company have compliedwith the requirements of the provisions in relation to theIndependent Directors Databank as stated in the Companies(Creation and Maintenance of Databank of IndependentDirectors) Rules, 2019 and the Companies (Appointment andQualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 as amended from timeto time.
During the year, annual performance evaluation of the Boardand Committees of the Board, individual Directors includingthe Chairman of the Board, was carried out as per the criteriaand process approved by Nomination & RemunerationCommittee, which is in line with the SEBI Guidance Note onBoard Evaluation.
The Board discussed upon the performance evaluationoutcome and concluded that they were satisfied with theoverall performance of the Board and Committees andDirectors individually. The Board also assessed the fulfilmentof the independence criteria by the Independent Directors ofthe Company and their independence from the managementas specified in the Listing Regulations.
The performance evaluation of the Non-Independent Directorsand the performance of the Board as a whole was discussedat the separate meeting of the Independent Directors as well.
The Annual Return for the Financial Year 2024-25 as requiredunder Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 is availableon the website of the Company and can be accessed on theCompany's website at the link https://bajajngp.com/investor-relations/annual-report/.
In accordance with Regulation 34 of the SEBI ListingRegulations, 2015, a Report on Corporate Governancealong with the Auditors' Certificate confirming compliance isattached and forms part of this Report.
A report of the Statutory Auditors of the Company confirmingthe compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance asrequired by SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 is also obtained bythe Company and attached to this report.
As required under section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013,the CSR Policy was formulated by the CSR Committee andthereafter approved by the Board. CSR Policy is availableon the Company's website: https://bajajngp.com/investor-relations/guidelines-code-policy/. The annual report on CSRactivities during the FY 2025 and other details required to begiven under section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 readwith the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)Rules, 2014, are given in Annexure C-I and C-II forming partof this Report.
The Board of Directors met five (5) times during the year underreview. The details of board meetings and the attendanceof the Directors are provided in the Corporate GovernanceReport, which forms part of this Annual Report.
The Board of Directors has following Committees: -
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination & RemunerationCommittee
3. Stakeholders RelationshipCommittee
4. Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee
A detailed disclosure on the Board, its committees, itscomposition, and brief terms of reference, number of boardand committee meetings held, and attendance of the directorsat each meeting is mentioned in the Report on CorporateGovernance which forms part of this Annual Report.
The Company has established a vigil mechanism pursuantto the requirements of Section 177(9) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations. Nopersonnel have been denied access to the chairman of theAudit Committee to report genuine concerns. Establishmentof vigil mechanism is hosted on the website of the Companyunder the web link at https://bajajngp.com/investor-relations/guidelines-code-policy/.
Your Company believes in providing a safe and harassmentfree workplace for each and every individual working for theCompany through various interventions and practices. It isan endeavor of the Management to create and provide anenvironment to all its employees that is free from discriminationand harassment including sexual harassment.
The Company has also constituted Internal ComplaintsCommittees to consider and resolve the complaints related
to sexual harassment. Information regarding the same is alsoprovided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part ofDirectors' Report.
The Management Discussion and Analysis as prescribedunder Part B of Schedule V read with Regulation 34(3) ofthe Listing Regulations is provided in a separate section andforms part of this Report which includes the state of affairs ofthe Company and there has been no change in the nature ofbusiness of the Company during FY 2025.
The statement containing particulars of employees as requiredunder Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, are attached as Annexure 'D' tothis Report.
The statement containing names of top ten employees interms of remuneration drawn and the particulars of employeesas required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided in a separateannexure forming part of this report. Further, in terms of thefirst provision of Section 136(1) of the Act, the report andthe accounts are being sent to the members excluding theaforesaid annexure. In terms of Section 136(1) of the Act, thesaid annexure is open for inspection at the Registered Officeof the Company, any shareholder interested in obtaining acopy of the same may write to the Company Secretary onemail id : cs_legal@bajajngp.com and will be made availableto any Member on his/her request.
Pursuant to Sections 124 and 125 of the Act read with theInvestor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting,Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (“IEPF Rules”),dividend, if not claimed for a period of seven years from thedate of transfer to Unpaid Dividend Account of the Company,are liable to be transferred to IEPF.
Further, all the shares in respect of which dividend hasremained unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more fromthe date of transfer to unpaid dividend account shall also betransferred to IEPF Authority.
The Members who have a claim on above dividends and/orshares are requested to follow the below process:
1. Submit self-attested copies of documents provided inIEPF 5 helpkit, which is available on IEPF website (www.
iepf.gov.in) to the Company/ Registrar and Transfer Agent(RTA).
2. After verification of the aforesaid documents submitted,Company/RTA will issue an entitlement letter.
3. File Form IEPF-5 on IEPF website and send self-attestedcopies of IEPF-5 form along with the acknowledgement(SRN), Indemnity bond and entitlement letter to Company/RTA.
4. On receipt of the physical documents mentioned above,Company will submit e-Verification report, for furtherprocessing by the IEPF Authority
As required under Section 134(m) of the Companies Act, 2013,read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, informationrelating to the foregoing matters is as under:
The Company has always been conscious of the need toconserve energy in its manufacturing plants and to theprotect environment. Energy conservation is achieved throughoptimized consumption of power and improvements inenergy productivity.
1. Replacement of all halogen type lights by LED lampsacross all the factory locations.
2. Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) installed in the maximumlathe and hoist system.
3. Energy saving fans and office bulbs installed acrossall the plants and offices to reduce the overallenergy consumption.
The Company has also adopted nature friendly activities acrossall the manufacturing plants and offices. Further, by adoptingsustainable practices, we aim to minimize our environmentalimpact and contribute to a greener future.
The R&D division of the Company has carried out the research& development during the FY 2025 and the details of the sameare as under:
a. Specific areas in which R&D was carried outby the Company
Solid Fuel / Wood-Fired Hot Air Generator-
Developed a Wood-Fired Hot Air Generator for dryingcotton seed. Incorporated finned tubes to improve heattransfer efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
Seed Cotton Compacting Machine:-
Designed and developed a Seed Cotton CompactingMachine to form raw cotton modules, especially forfarmers. This helps in preventing moisture and trashcontamination and enables easier handling and storage.
Bale Moisture Sensor-
Developed a Bale moisture scanner to measure balemoisture using microwave technology which includestransmitter and receiver. Bale moisture data can besimply displayed on local HMI screen and moisturemonitoring system and can be recorded on hard drivesor online database.
Data Communicator-
Designed Data Communicator to accept inputs viaRS232 and RS485 Modbus, enabling it to interface witha wide range of legacy and modern equipment. The DataCommunicator then translates these inputs into outputsover RS485 Modbus and WiFi, offering dual connectivityoptions that enhance integration capabilities withincomplex systems.
Cotton Testing Instrument-
Conducted research on issues encountered duringtrials and redesigned the complete L&S Table Modulesto address all the problems. Further, manufactured therequired parts and completed full mechanical assembly.Successfully conducted trials of pneumatics and motorsusing the step kit.
b. Benefits derived as a result of the above R&D
• Provided farmers with a practical and affordablesolution for raw cotton handling, reducingcontamination and logistical challenges.
• Enabled accurate moisture and weightmeasurement of cotton bales, improving qualitycontrol and traceability.
• For industrial automation, and remote monitoring,this device ensures secure and efficient datatransmission across different platforms, making itan essential tool for modernizing communicationinfrastructures. With the Data Communicator, youcan effortlessly connect and manage your devices,whether they are part of a local network or requireremote access via WiFi.
c. Future Plan of action
The R&D division is planning to undertake initiatives forthe following New Product Development:
• Development of a Solid Fuel/Wood-FiredHumidification System.
• Research and development of a Multi-Grain Dryersuitable for drying various types of grains withoptimal energy use and preservation of quality.
• Development of Cotton Testing Instrument - Length& Strength Module and Comb Integration
• Research and development of the IntelligentSystem—an advanced, cloud-based platformdesigned to modernize the collection, monitoring,and analysis of operational data in cottonginning operations.
• Design and Development of a Steam Tube HeatExchanger Type Dryer
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
The Company manufactures the ginning machineries/equipment in-house via the technology acquired fromContinental Eagle Corporation, USA. The Company hastechnical collaboration with Central Institute for Research onCotton Technology (CIRCOT) and is currently developing newproducts such as Dryers and Humidification Systems.
The Company is technological driven organization thatcontinuously works on the technical front to make its productsmore competent in the market. Under the able leadership andguidance of Dr. M.K. Sharma, Whole Time Director & CEO ofthe Company, various R&D activities are being undertaken todevelop the existing product line and to manufacture the newones to expand the Company's product portfolio.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS ANDOUTGO
Total foreign exchange earned and used during the financialyear 2024-25
Earnings in Foreign Exchange
30,607.74
Outgo in Foreign Exchange
3,987.90
LISTING OF SHARES
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on theBSE Limited.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERSPASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant and material orders passed by theRegulators or Courts or Tribunals, Statutory and quasi-judicialbodies, impacting the going concern status and Company'soperations in the future.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE ORANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THEINSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE,2016, DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIRSTATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIALYEAR:
No application has been made under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016 and hence the disclosure is notapplicable to the Company for the period under review.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEENAMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE ATTHE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT ANDTHE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKINGLOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONSTHEREOF
No such incident took place during the reporting year.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIALSTANDARDS
The Company complies with the applicable SecretarialStandards as mandated by the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India (‘ICSI') to ensure compliance with all theapplicable provisions read together with the relevant circularsissued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134 (3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013,the Board of Directors hereby confirms that:
1. I n the preparation of Annual Accounts for the FY 2025,the applicable accounting standards have been followedalong with proper explanation relating to materialdepartures and in compliance with the laws;
2. The Directors have selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to givea true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Companyat the end of the financial year and of the profit of theCompany for that year on that period;
3. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient caretowards the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of this Actfor safeguarding the assets of the Company and forpreventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
4. Annual Accounts have been prepared on a goingconcern basis;
5. Internal financial controls were in place which wereadequate and were operating effectively; and
6. Proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisionsof all applicable laws were in place and such systems areadequate and operating effectively.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chief FinancialOfficer (CFO) have issued a certificate pursuant to theprovisions of Regulation 17 (8) of the Listing Regulationscertifying that the financial statements do not contain anyuntrue statement and these statements represent a true andfair view of the Company's affairs, which has been reviewedby the Audit Committee and taken on record by the Board.
It is to be noted that in accordance with relevant securitieslaws and regulations, certain comments in the ManagementDiscussion and Analysis section may be regarded to be“forward-looking statements” with respect to Company'sobjectives, plans, estimates and expectations.
It is crucial to recognize that the actual results achieved maysignificantly deviate from the expressed or implied statements.
Company's operations are subject to various influentialfactors, including economic developments within the country,industry-specific demand and supply conditions, fluctuationsin input prices, modifications in government regulations andtax laws, as well as additional considerations such as litigationand industrial relations.
The Directors wish to convey their appreciation to all of theCompany's employees for their contribution towards theCompany's performance. The Directors would also like tothank the members, employee unions, customers, dealers,suppliers, bankers, governments and all other businessassociates for their continuous support to the Company andtheir confidence in its management.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARDDate: July 23, 2025 OF BAJAJ STEEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Place: Nagpur
ROHIT BAJAJ
CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTORDIN: 00511745