Your Directors are pleased to present the Thirty First Annual Report together with Audited Financial Statements (Standalone andConsolidated) for the Financial year ended March 31,2025.
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
2024-2025
2023-2024
Revenue from operations
2,33,637.22
2,69,834.36
2,95,575.22
3,52,329.59
Add: Other Income
2,176.95
3,011.85
2,051.59
2,872.74
Total Revenue
2,35,814.67
2,72,846.21
2,97,626.81
3,55,202.33
Less: Total Expenditure
2,26,351.73
2,59,761.34
2,87,484.18
3,40,545.12
Operating Profit (PBDIT)
9,462.94
13,084.87
10,142.63
14,657.21
Less: Interest and Depreciation
4,167.83
4,636.19
4,472.07
4,946.67
Profit before Exceptional Items and Tax
5,295.11
8,448.68
5,670.56
9,710.54
Exceptional Items - Income / (Loss)
(257.40)
-
Profit before tax
5,037.71
5,413.16
Provision for Tax
1,612.22
1,896.68
1,712.69
1,955.09
Provision for Deferred Tax
(449.31)
(2.30)
(449.30
(2.26)
Less / (add): Minority Interest in Profit
(169.20)
34.55
Profit after Tax
3,874.80
6,554.30
4,318.97
7,723.16
Other Comprehensive Income /(Loss)
(14.23)
(87.40)
(109.84)
(115.70)
Total Comprehensive Income
3,860.57
6,466.90
4,209.13
7,607.46
FY 2024-25 was yet another challenging year for the Gem & Jewellery Industry as it navigated through a subdued macroeconomicenvironment across the globe laced with slower economic growth, continued geopolitical tensions, dampened consumer sentimentand economic uncertainties. Demand from the USA continued to remain moderate and China yet to show any sign of revival.
As per GJECPC, the overall export during FY2024-25 has declined by 11.72 % to $ 28.50 billion from $ 32.28 billion during the sameperiod. During these difficult times Asian Star has achieved a turnover of Rs. 2,33,637.72 lakhs on a standalone basis during FY 2024-25with a decline of 13.41% over that of Rs. 2,69,834.36 lakhs during FY 2023-24. Company's consolidated revenue was at Rs. 2,95,575.22lakhs during the year against that of Rs. 3,52,329.59 lakhs with a decline of 16.11%. Despite the challenging time our performance waslargely aligned with the industry with our focus on adapting to the changes and positioning for the long term while managing the shortterm volatilities.
Based on the company's performance, the Board recommended a final dividend on equity shares at the rate of 15% (i.e. Rs. 1.50 perEquity Share of Rs. 10/- each) which will be Rs. 240.10 Lakhs subject to the approval of the members at the ensuing Annual GeneralMeeting would be paid to members whose name appears in the Register of Members as on the Book Closure date.
Pursuant to Finance Act, 2020, dividend income is taxable in the hands of the shareholders w.e.f. 1st April, 2020 and the Company isrequired to deduct tax at source (TDS) from dividend paid to the members at prescribed rates as per the Income-tax Act, 1961. TheDividend Distribution policy for your company is available on the website of your Company, weblink of which is given below:
https://www.asianstargroup.com/wp content/themes/appwaychild/pdfs/cg/2320Dividend%20Distribution%20Policy.pdf
During FY 2024-25, the Board of your Company has not recommended transfer of any amount to reserves and has decided to retain theentire amount of profits for Financial Year 2024-25 in the profit and loss account.
Your Company has not accepted any deposits from public or its employees and, as such no amount on account of principal or interest ondeposit were outstanding as of the Balance Sheet date. Your Company has not given any loans and advances, which are required to bedisclosed in the annual accounts of the Company pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI LODR. Further, in termsof Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI LODR, details of the transactions of the Company, with the promoter(s)and relatedparties as on 31stMarch, 2025, in the format prescribed in the relevant accounting standards for annual results, are given in Note no. 32to the standalone financial statement.
During the year, there has been no change in authorized share capital of the company. The Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up equity sharecapital of the company was Rs. 16,00,68,000/- divided into 1,60,06,800 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each of the Company as at 31st March,2025.
The Company's financial discipline and prudence is reflected in the strong credit ratings ascribed by rating agencies as given below:
Instrument
Rating Agency
Rating
Rating Action
Long-term/Short-term BankFacilities
CARE RatingLimited
CARE A-; Negative/ CARE A2 (Single A Minus; Outlook:Negative / A Two Plus)
Reaffirmed
"Outlook revised from Stable”
As on 31st March, 2025, the Company has 3 wholly owned subsidiaries, one associate and one joint venture. A report on the performanceand financial position of each of the subsidiaries, joint venture and associate has been provided in Form AOC-1 as per Section 129(3) isattached as Annexure A. There has been no material change in the business of the subsidiaries.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the financial statements including consolidated financial statements alongwith relevant documents and separate audited financial statements of subsidiaries are available on the website of the Company atwww.asianstargroup.com.
Asian Star DMCC carries out trading in diamonds catering mainly to UAE market. The Gross Revenue of the Company for F.Y 2024-25 isUS $ 97,660,233 as compared to US $ 116,091,654 (Previous Year). Profit for the year is US $ 873,783 as compared to US $ 1,575,330(Previous Year).
Asian Star Company Limited (USA) is in the business of diamond trading and caters to the USA market. Gross Revenue of the companystood at US $ 16,792,386 for the year as compared to US $ 22,872,221 (Previous Year). Net Profit / (Loss) after tax for the year is US $63,962 as compared to US $ 141,200 (Previous Year).
Asian Star Trading (Hong Kong) Limited is engaged in trading of diamonds. Gross Revenue of the Company stood at US $ 4,68,753 ascompared to US $ 5,72,466 (Previous Year). Profit after tax is US $ 23,804 as compared to US $ 57,821 (Previous Year).
Shah Manufacturers engaged in processing of diamond on job work basis. Gross Operating revenue for Current year is Rs. 3,916.68lakhs as compared to Rs. 4,484.87 lakhs (Previous Year). Profit after tax Rs. (169.20) Lakhs as compared to Rs. 38.03 lakhs (Previousyear).
Ratnanjali Infra LLP is engaged in construction of commercial and residential complexes in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
There has been no change in the nature of business of the subsidiaries, Joint Venture and associate Company.
None of the subsidiaries, JV and associates company ceases to be subsidiaries, Joint venture and associate company of our companyduring the financial year 2024-25.
The Directors state that applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating to 'Meetings of the Board of Directors' and'General Meetings', respectively, have been duly followed by the Company.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report, as required in terms of Regulation 34 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is presented in separate section forming part of this AnnualReport.
Your Company has always been devoted to adopting and adhering to the best Corporate Governance practices. The Companyunderstands and respects its fiduciary role and responsibility towards stakeholders and society at large and strives hard to serve theirinterests, resulting in creation of value and wealth for all stakeholders.
The Corporate Governance, which form an integral part of this Report, is set out as separate Annexure, together with the Certificate ofcompliance form Statutory Auditor of the Company V. A. Parikh & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountant regarding compliance with therequirements of Corporate Governance as stipulated under various regulations of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India ('SEBI'), in May, 2021, introduced new sustainability related reporting requirements to bereported in the specific format of Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report ('BRSR'). Further, SEBI has mandated top 1,000listed companies, based on market capitalization, to transition to BRSR from FY 2022-23 onwards.
In accordance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations, BRSR, covering disclosures on the Company's performance onEnvironment, Social and Governance parameters for FY2024-25, is part of this Integrated Report. BRSR includes reporting on the nineprinciples of the National Voluntary Guidelines on social, environment land economic responsibilities of business as framed by theMCA. Cross referencing is provided in relevant sections of Integrated Report with suitable references to the BRSR.
There have been no other material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurredbetween March 31,2025 and the date of this Report, other than those disclosed in this Report.
The Annual Return in Form MGT-7 for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, is available on the website of the Company atwww.asianstargroup.com
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund)Rules, 2016 ("the IEPF Rules"), all unpaid or unclaimed dividends are required to be transferred by the Company to the IEPF,established by Central Government of India after the completion of seven years. According, unclaimed dividend of shareholders for theFinancial Year 2017-18 lying in the unclaimed dividend account of the Company as on November 3, 2025 will be transferred to IEPF onthe due date.
Further details of unclaimed dividend and shares transferred to IEPF during Financial Year 2024-25 are as follow:
Financial Year
Amount of Unclaimed Dividend Transferred(Amount in Rs.)
Number of Shares Transferred
2016-17
2466
*0
*Since all shareholders' holdings were transferred to the IEPF account for FY2015-16, there are no shares pending transfer to the IEPFaccount for FY 2016-17.
The Company has sent individual communication to the concerned shareholders whose dividend remained unclaimed and whoseshares were liable to be transferred to the IEPF and have published newspaper communication also.
The following are Key Managerial Personnel of the Company: -
1. Mr. Arvind T. Shah: Chairman, CFO & Whole-time Director
2. Mr. Vipul P. Shah: Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
3. Mr. Rahil V. Shah: Whole-time Director
4. Ms. Pujadevi R. Chaurasia : Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Pursuant to Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Article 153(a)of the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr.Priyanshu A. Shah (DIN: 00004759) and Mr. Dharmesh D. Shah (DIN: 00004704), Non-Executive Non- Independent Directorretires by rotation at the 31st Annual General Meeting of the Company and being eligible has offered themselves for re¬appointment. The Board has recommended their re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting as a Non¬Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation.
Brief resume and other details of Mr. Priyanshu A. Shah (DIN: 00004759) and Mr. Dharmesh D. Shah (DIN: 00004704) in termsof Regulation 36(3) of SEBI LODR and Secretarial Standards on General Meeting, are provided in the Corporate GovernanceReport forming part of the Annual Report. Both these Directors are related to each other. Both the abovementioned Directorsare not disqualified from being re-appointed as Directors by virtue of the provisions of Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the FY 2024-25, Mr. Pattanayak Bijayananda and Mrs. Trapti Jinesh Mehta were appointed as an Additional Director(Independent Non Executive) w.e.f August 13, 2024 and March 29, 2025 respectively.
There is no resignation of any Key Managerial Personnel or Directors recorded during the year 2024-25. However, Mrs. NehaR. Gada independent directors of the Company retired on completion of 2nd term tenure w.e.f. March 28, 2025.
Our definition of 'Independence' of Directors is derived from SEBI(LODR) Regulations and Section 149(6) of the CompaniesAct, 2013.
The following Non -Executive Directors are Independent: -
1.
Mr. Kartikeya Desai
2.
Mr. Navtej Singh
3.
Mr. Kunal Todarwal
4.
Mr. Jayantilal Parmar
5.
Mr. Pattanayak Bijayananda
Appointed w.e.f August 13, 2024 as an Additional Director and approved by themembers vide Special resolution dated 23.09.2024 passed at the AGM
6.
Mrs. Trapti Mehta
Appointed w.e.f March 29, 2025 as an Additional Director for the first term offive years' subject to the approval of the members of the Company.
7.
Mrs. Neha Gada
Retired w.e.f March 28, 2025 on completion of 2nd term of the tenure.
All Independent Directors of the Company have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid downunder Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI(LODR) Regulations, 2015. Further, allnecessary declarations with respect to independence have been received from all the Independent Directors and alsoreceived the confirmation that they have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV to theAct. The terms and conditions for the appointment of the Independent Directors are given on the website of the Company.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have registered themselves with the Independent Director'sDatabase maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
The Independent Directors under Regulation 25(8) of the Listing Regulations have confirmed that they are not aware of anycircumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability todischarge their duties with an objective independent judgement and without any external influence.
The statement regarding opinion of the Board with regard to integrity, expertise and experience (including the proficiency)of the independent directors appointed during the year are mentioned below:
Mr. Bijayananda Pattanayak (Biju) started his banking career in 1984 with State Bank Group. He has worked in StateBank Group as Relationship Banker for large corporates and export credit. He has also worked as a branch head in theindustrial estate branch. He moved to ABN AMRO Bank in 1997 where he has done relationship management as Headof International Diamond & Jewellery Group, India and Head of International Diamond & Jewellery Group, Asiabesides being a member of Global Management Team. He was appointed by the Managing board of ABN AMRO Bankas the Country Executive, India in 2010. During 2015 when ABN AMRO closed its operations he could successfully findrelevance for the business with a price and helped sell the assets to the new buyer - Indusind Bank. He had beenworking as Head of the Global Diamond & Jewellery Group in Indusind Bank from July 2015 and also is the member ofSenior Management Team as a Core Executive Team Member. He has a Master's Degree and is a Certified Associate ofIndian Institute of Bankers.
Mrs. Trapti Mehta is an experienced Chartered Accountant with a strong track record in the accounting industry. Sheis currently serving as a FinCrime Analyst at Revolut, bringing nearly 9 years of expertise across multiple areasincluding Forensic Accounting, Fraud Investigation, Risk Advisory, Risk-Based Internal Audit, ITGC Audit, ProcessReview, and SOP Development.
Before joining Revolut, Mrs. Mehta worked as an Audit Manager at KC Mehta & Co LLP, where she honed her skills inauditing and risk management, further solidifying her expertise in the financial sector.
During the year, four (4) Board Meetings were convened and held, the details of which are given in the "Report on CorporateGovernance", a part of this Annual Report.
During the current year, the Company had passed following special resolution with requisite majority on August 15, 2024 throughPostal Ballot, result of which was declared on August 16, 2024:
Date of Postalballot notice
Special Resolution passed
Approval Date
July 16, 2024
Appointment of Mr. Kunal Sunil Todarwal (DIN: 08355866) as Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director of the Company for a period of 3 (Three) years commencing
August 15, 2024
from May 17, 2024 to May 16, 2027.
Mr. Navtej Hazara Singh (DIN: 07666197) as Non-Executive Independent Directorof the Company for a period of 3 (Three) years commencing from May 17, 2024 toMay 16, 2027.
The Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse Board in its success. We believe that a truly diverse Board willleverage differences in thought, perspective, knowledge, skill, regional and industry experience, cultural and geographicalbackgrounds, age, ethnicity, race and gender that will help us retain our competitive advantage. The current policy of the board is tohave an appropriate mix of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors to maintain the independence of the Board andseparate its functions of governance and management. As on date the Board comprises of 11 members, 3 of whom are ExecutiveDirectors, 2 are Non-Executive and Non-Independent Directors and 6 Independent Directors. During the year 1 independent directorhas retired from the position w.e.f March 28, 2025 and 2 Independent Director have been appointed w.e.f. August 13, 2024 and March 29,2025 as an Additional Director (Independent director). As per regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, your Company has one Independent Women Director on its board.
The policy of the Company on directors' appointment and remuneration, including the criteria for determining qualifications, positiveattributes, independence of a director and other matters, as required under sub-section (3) Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, isavailable on our website at https://asianstargroup.com/corporate-governance.aspx
We affirm that the remuneration paid to the directors is as per the terms laid out in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of theCompany.
There are currently Seven Committees of the Board, as follows:
• Audit Committee
• Stakeholders Relationship Committee
• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
• Risk Management Committee
• Finance Committee
• Corporate Governance Committee
Details of mandatory Committees along with their terms of reference, composition and meetings held during the year, are provided inthe "Report on Corporate Governance", a part of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its ownperformance, performance of the Directors individually (including Independent Directors) as well as the evaluation of the working of itsCommittees. The Independent Directors in their Meeting have evaluated the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Boardas a whole and the Chairman of the Board. The criteria of evaluation are described in the 'Report on Corporate Governance, a part of thisAnnual Report.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has defined the evaluation criteria, procedure for the performance evaluationprocess for the Board, its Committees and Directors. The evaluation of all the Directors, Committees, Chairman of the Board, and theBoard as a whole was conducted based on the criteria and framework adopted by the Board. The evaluation parameters and theprocess have been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
All new Independent Directors inducted into the Board attend an orientation program known as Familiarisation Programme, which isfor every new Independent Director of the Board to familiarise themselves with the strategy, operations and functions of ourCompany. The Executive Directors / Senior Managerial Personnel make presentations to the inductees about the Company'sstrategy, operations, product and service offerings, markets, organization structure, finance, human resources, technology, quality,facilities and risk management. In addition, the Company also keeps the Independent Directors, updated on the events anddevelopments in the industry and business environment.
Company has a CSR Policy emphasising its focus on community development projects, prioritizing local needs in the area ofeducation, health, livelihood and environment, for ensuring long term sustainable benefits. Detailed policy is available on website ofyour Company www.asianstargroup.com CSR programs or projects to be undertaken by the Company in terms of this Policy, shallrelate to one or more activities listed in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, at present or as may be amended from time to time.The CSR Committee mentioned below (pre and post retirement of the director]
Composition of Committee before retirement of director
Re-composition of CSR Committee w.e.f. March 29,2025
Mr. Arvind Tarachand Shah - Chairperson
Mr. Arvind Tarachand Shah -Chairperson
Mr. Vipul P. Shah - Member
*Mrs. Neha Gada - Member
#Mrs. Trapti Mehta - Member
* Mrs. Neha R. Gada independent directors of the Company retired i.e. completion of 2nd term of tenure w.e.f. March 28,2025.
# Mrs. Trapti J. Mehta appointed as an additional director (Independent - Non Executive Director) w.e.f. March 29,2025.
Details of meetings held during the year, are provided in detail in the "Report on Corporate Governance", a part of this Annual Report.
As part of its initiatives under "Corporate Social Responsibility" (CSR], the company has contributed funds for the schemes ofpromotion of education, medical aid, eradicating hunger and malnutrition, promoting special education, promoting educationfacilities for tribal children and rural development projects etc. The contributions in this regard have been made to various registeredtrust which are undertaking these schemes.
The Report on CSR activities is annexed herewith as Annexure B.
In compliance with Regulation 21 of Listing Regulations, a Risk Management Committee has been constituted by the Board. RiskManagement Committee has been entrusted with rolesand powers which includes:
a) Reviewand approval of Risk Management Plan
b) Review progress on the Risk Management Plan
c) Propose methodology on risk classification and measurement.
The Company has laid out a Risk Management Plan for identification and mitigation of risks. The Risk Management Committee of theBoard provides reasonable oversight of the risks.
The Risk Management Committee was constituted as perSEBI(LODR) (Second Amendment), Regulations, 2021, the composition ofthe same is as follow:
Name
Designation
Category
Mr.VipulP.Shah
CEO & Managing Director
Chairman
Mr.JayantilalD. Parmar
Non-Executive, Independent Director
Member
Mr. Rahil V. Shah
Wholetime Director
Details of meetings held during the year, are provided in detail in the “Report on Corporate Governance", a part of this Annual Report.
The table containing the names and other particulars of employees in accordance with the provisions of Section 197(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013, read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014., isappended as Annexure C to the Board's report.
Other information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule, 5 of The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136 ofthe Act, the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employees'particulars which is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours onworking days of the Company up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested in obtaining a copythereof, such Member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
The members at the Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2022 had appointed M/s. V.A. Parikh & Associates LLP,Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 112787W/W100073) as the Statutory Auditors for five consecutive years from theconclusion of 28th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of the 33rdAnnual General Meeting of the Company. The StatutoryAuditors have confirmed their independent status.
The notes of the financial statements referred to in the Auditors' Report issued by M/s. V.A. Parikh & Associates LLP, CharteredAccountants, Mumbai for the financial year ended on 31stMarch, 2025 are self-explanatory and do not call for any furthercomments. The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation oradverse remark.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 13 of Companies (Accounts) Rules 2016, theBoard of Directors of your Company at its meeting held on February 16, 2025 has appointed M/s V. L. Tikmani and Associateshaving Firm Registration No. 132583W, to undertake the Internal Audit of the Company fortheyearended March 31,2025.
In compliance with Regulation 26A of the SEBI Listing Regulations and Section 206 of the Act, the Board at its meeting held on May30,2025, based on recommendation of the Audit Committee, has approved the appointment of M/s Yogesh D. Dabholkar & Co.,Practising Company Secretaries, a peer reviewed firm (Unique Registration NoS2005MH081300) (C.P. No. 6752) as SecretarialAuditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive years commencing from FY 2025-26 till FY 2029-30, subject to approval ofthe Members at the ensuing AGM.
The Company is not required to maintain cost records as persub-section(l) of Section 168 of the Act.
None of the Auditors of the Company have identified and reported any fraud as specified under the second proviso of Section163(12] oftheAct
Details of Loans, Guarantees or Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in thenotes to the Financial Statements.
All Related Party Transactions entered into during the financial year were on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course ofbusiness. There is no material significant related party transaction made by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key ManagerialPersonnel or other designated persons and their relatives which may have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company atlarge.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. A statement of all Related Party Transactions isplaced before the Audit Committee for its review on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms and conditions of thetransactions.
The "Policy on materiality of and on dealing with related party transactions” (as amended) as approved by the Board may be accessedon the Company's website at www.asianstargroup.com.
The Directors draw attention of the members to note no. 32 to the standalone financial statement which sets out related partydisclosures.
No significant material order has been passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going concernstatus of the Company and its future operations.
Company has been pursuing generation of energy from wind power through establishment of Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) since2006. The Company's windmills are located at Pallakad, Kerala. However, during the year under review, the windmill was sold pursuantto the Board Resolution dated August 13, 2024. As a result, the Company no longer holds any wind power assets.
As a part of its social commitments and endeavor to carry out operations in a more sustainable manner, the Company has always beeninclined to promote a cleaner and greener environment. The Company has been pursuing generation of energy from wind powerthrough establishment of Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) since 2006. The Company's windmills are located in the state of Kerala.During the year 2024-25, the Company has generated 17.96 lakhs kwh resulting in the sales of Rs. 55 lakhs. During the year thesewindmills have been sold by the Company.
The Directors are in constant touch with ongoing research in the world to upgrade and absorb improved technology for better line ofproducts and to yield better quality, cost reduction and worldwide acceptability of its range of products.
The Company has earned Rs. 1,16,405 lakhs in foreign exchange by way of exports and dividend and has spent Rs. 96,899 lakhs in foreignexchange, for the import of raw materials, machinery & consumables, foreign travel, repairs and maintenance. The Directors aremaking their best endeavors to earn foreign exchange.
The particulars in respect to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as requiredunder section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are appended as Annexure E to thisReport.
As required under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors hereby confirm that:
1) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with properexplanation relating to material departures, if any.
2) They have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that arereasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial yearand of the profits of the Company for that period.
3) They have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with theprovisions of this Act, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities.
4) They have prepared the annual accounts on a 'Going Concern' basis.
5] They have Laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controlsare adequate and were operating effectively, and
6) They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systemswere adequate and operating effectively.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial control with reference to the Financial Statements. The Audit Committee of theBoard reviews the internal control systems including internal financial control system, the adequacy of internal audit function andsignificant internal audit findings with the management, Internal Auditorsand Statutory Auditors.
The Company operates in conditions where economic, financial and other risks are inherent to its businesses. To overcome this and asper the requirement of the applicable provisions of the Listing Regulations (erstwhile Listing Agreement entered into with the StockExchanges], Board has formed a Risk Management Policy to regulate the plan forthe key risks faced by the Company. The Company hasdeveloped a very comprehensive Risk Management Policy under which all key risks are identified and controlled. The same is reviewedperiodically by senior management and also by the Board.
The provisions of Regulation 21 of SEBI LODR became applicable and therefore, the Board of your Company at its meeting held on 14thMay, 2021 has constituted the Risk Management Committee consisting of Mr. Vipul P. Shah, CEO & Managing Director, Mr. Rahil V. Shah,Wholetime Director and Mr. Jayantilal D. Parmar, Independent Director. The role of the committee interalia, includes, formulation,overseeing and implementation of Risk Management policy, Business Continuity Plan, and to ensure that appropriate methodology,processes and systems are in place to monitor and evaluate risks associated with the business of the Company.
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on BSE Limited. The Company has paid listing fees forthe year 2024-25.
The following documents have been placed on the website: www.asianstargroup.com in compliance with the Act:
1 ] Code of Conduct for Board of Directors and Senior Management
2) Terms & Conditions of Appointment of Independent Directors
3) Familiarization Program for Independent Directors
4) Whistle Blower Policy
5) Policy on Related PartyTransactions
6) Investors Contact
7) Nomination & Remuneration policy
8) Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
9) Composition of Board & Committees
10) Board Diversity Policy
11) Criteria for Making Payments to Non-Executive Directors
12) Policy for Determination of Materiality of Events or Information
13) PolicyforDetermining MaterialSubsidiaries
14) Policy on Preservation of Documents and Archival Policy
15) CodeforFairDisclosureof UPSI
16) Policy on Material Related Party Transaction
17) Policy on prohibition of InsiderTrading
18) Dividend Distribution policy
19) Policy on Directors' appointment and remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positiveattributes, independence of a director
As regard the items of the Notice of the Annual General Meeting relating to special business, the resolutions incorporated in the Noticeand the Explanatory Statement relating thereto, fully indicate the reasons for seeking the approval of members to those proposals.
Yourattention is drawn to these items and Explanatory Statement annexed to the Notice.
The Company is availing working capital requirements from consortium of bankers.
Properties and assets of the Company are adequately insured.
Your Company treats its “Human Resources" as one of its most important assets.
Your Company continuously invests in attraction, retention and development of talent on an ongoing basis. Your Company thrust is onthe promotion of talent internally through job rotation and job enlargement.
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressalof sexual harassment at workplace in Line with the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibitionand Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rules framed there under. An Internal Complaints Committee has been set up to redress complaint, ifany received regarding sexual harassment.
During thefinancialyear, 2024-25, the Company has not received any complaint on sexual harassment.
During the year under review, there were no proceedings that were filed by the Company or against the Company, which are pendingunderthelnsolvencyandBankruptcyCode,2016,asamended,beforeNationalCompanyLawTribunalor other Courts.
Your Company is committed to standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct. The Company has adopted a Whistle BlowerPolicy, wherein the employees can approach the Chairman of Audit Committee and make protective disclosure about unethicalbehavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct or ethics policy. The Policy provides for adequatesafeguards against victimization of employees who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of theAudit Committee. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company have been denied access to the Audit Committee. The Policy, asapproved by the Board, and has also been posted on the Company's website atwww.asianstargroup.com.
• The Company has not initiated any proceedings nor any proceeding pending against the Company under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016.
• Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required with respect to the following items as there were no instancesrelated to these items during theyear under review:
• Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
• Issue of sweat equity shares.
• Provision of money for purchase of its shares by employees or by trustees forthe benefit of the employees.
• The requirement to disclose the details of the difference between the amount of the valuation done at the time of one-timesettlement and the valuation done while taking a loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasonsthere of, is not applicable.
This report contains forward-looking statements which may be identified by their use of words like 'plans', 'expects' 'will', 'anticipates','believes', 'intends', 'projects', 'estimates' or other words of similar meaning. All statements that address expectations or projectionsabout the future, including but not limited to statements about the company's strategy for growth, product development, marketposition, expenditures and financial results, are forward - looking statements. Forward - looking statements are based on certainassumptions and expectations of future events. The company cannot guarantee that these assumptions and expectations are accurateorwill be realized.
The Company's actual results, performance or achievements could thus differ materially from those projected in any such forward -looking statements. The company assumes no responsibility to publicly amend, modify or revise any forward looking statements, onthe basis of any subsequent developments, information or events.
The Board of Directors appreciate the commitment and devotion by the employees at all levels to continued growth and prosperity ofyourcompanyand its subsidiaries.
Your directors also wish to record their appreciation to shareholders, suppliers, dealers, bankers, consumers and financial institutionfortheircontinued support.
Registered Office: For and on behalf of the Board
11A-C, Mittal Court, Asian Star Company Limited
Nariman Point,
Mumbai - A00 021.
Arvind T. Shah
Place : Mumbai Chairman, CFO & Whole Time Director
Date: May 30, 2025 DIN:0000A720