The Directors are pleased to present the 25th AnnualReport and the Audited Statement of Accounts for the yearended 31st March 2025:
Particulars
2024-2025
2023-2024
Sales
4,91,058
3,82,678
Gross Profit
43,041
35,293
Earnings before Interest,Depreciation and Taxation(EBITDA)
22,468
21,777
Finance Cost
4,107
3,633
Depreciation
2,369
1,636
Profit Before Tax (PBT)
15,992
16,508
Tax
4,121
4,184
Profit After Tax (PAT)
11,871
12,324
Other comprehensiveincome (net)
(83)
36
Total comprehensiveincome for the year, netof tax
11,788
12,360
The year 24-25 started well with the resounding successon "Akshaya Thrithiyai" sales that fell in the first quartersupported by better realisation due to steep increase ingold & silver price movements and reported a Profit beforetax (PBT) of 7,719 lakhs for that quarter.
However, second quarter post presentation of centralbudget, due to steep reduction in customs duty introducedwith immediate effect on 24/07/2024, the Companysuffered a huge loss up to T1,547 lakhs on sale of high dutypaid inventory. The overall second quarter performanceresulted in a PBT loss of T2,355 lakhs .
However, in the third quarter, post liquidation of highduty paid inventory and also due to improved gold priceprevailed, the Company could get back to normalcy andearned a record PBT of 6,745 lakhs.
In the fourth quarter, due to erratic gold price movementas a consequence of geo-political instability in certaincountries and tariff war infused by USA, the expected salescould not take place. Moreover, in this quarter, the muchawaited entry to Chennai Metro by the Company also
necessitated substantial revenue expenses as promotionalactivities and for other operating expenses.
All these factors, affected the PBT to larger extent but thecompany could manage to deliver a PBT of T3883 lakhs for4th quarter.
In aggregate, for all the four quarters put together, thecompany could make a PBT of T15,992 lakhs as againstT16,508 lakhs of last year 2023-24 FY.
The retail turnover was its highest level at T4,72,000 lakhsas against T3,69,100 lakhs of previous year. Profit after taxmoderated at ^11,871 lakhs as against T12,324 lakhs ofprevious year.
The Board is interested to share with the shareholders, thefact, but for the one time variations in real time operations(as stated elsewhere as a separate note in this Annual reportpage no 12) the Company could have made a higher PBT ofT23,736 lakhs as against actually reported in the Auditedfinancial statement of T15,992 lakhs.
Inspite of the above happenings, the PBT was made possiblefor the reasons stated below;
a. Retail value driven growth at 28%
b. Gold Volume increase by 4.00%
c. Better realisation on absolute margin due to escalatedgold and silver price mostly prevailed in the second halfof the FY 24-25.
d. SSS sales improvement on YOY basis by 18.1% comparedto previous year.
e. Improved contribution in value terms from Non-golditems.
f. Incremental sales from Chennai Retail outlet openedfrom 23rd February 2025 Expansion of outlets
EXPANSION OF RETAIL OUTLETS
During the year, the Company started 5 outlets in ChennaiT.Nagar, Rameswaram, Puliyangudi, Mayiladuthuraiand Kuniyamuthur,Coimbatore and on April 11th 2025opened two more outlets in Chennai Virugambakkam andIyyapanthangal suburbans.
The Company has got a definite plan to open at least 8more outlets within the state of Tamilnadu with 6 outletsearmarked for Chennai surrounding areas. The requiredfunding for these outlets both for Capex and working capitalrequirements is fully arranged via Rights issue & bank loansalong with incremental customer advances.
PROSPECTS FOR CURRENT YEAR 25-26
The current year stared well. In the past 43 days (01.04.25 to13.05.25) the Company achieved a turnover of ^71,084 lakhsas against ^57,954 lakhs of previous same period underreference. However, due to steep increase in gold priceprevailed "Akshaya Thirithiyai" sales on 30/04/25 more orless closed around ?15,880 lakhs as that of previous year.Volume reduction of 24% was noticed on that day sales.
For the ongoing financial year, the estimated retail outletsexpansion outlay is fixed around ?85,000 lakhs and thesame will be funded by Rights issue proceeds and workingcapital borrowings from banks & customer advances.
The Capex portion is estimated at ^871 lakhs and thebalance will be used to deploy in current assets. Being an"asset less model" expansion, the capex is limited to carryout Retail outlets interiors & electrical fittings & furnishingsonly.
PERFORMANCE OF EXISTING OUTLETS
All retail outlets are EBIDTA positive. However, postamortization of H.O expenses two of the existing outletsout of 60 outlets are marginally incurring cash loss.However, in the overall reckoning, these outlets are verysmall formats and by and large make no difference for thefinancial performance of the Company.
You may observe, that our topline growth improved in afive-year period at CAGR (Compounded Annual GrowthRate) at 27% as against 22% in previous year.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 15th May,2025, has recommended payment of ?12.50/- (Rupeestwelve and paise fifty) (125%) per equity share of the facevalue of ^10 (Rupee ten only) each as final dividend for thefinancial year ended 31st March, 2025. The payment of finaldividend is subject to the approval of the shareholders atthe ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company.The company allocated pay out of 3,885 lakhs for 2024-25on the expanded capital resulted on account of 2:15 Rightsshares allotted during this year as against ^2,744 lakhsnearly 42% improvement in overall dividend payout. Referhttps://www.thangamayil.com/corporate/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DDP-TMJL-1.pdf for Dividend Distributionpolicy.
The share capital of the Company was increased pursuantto a Rights issue undertaking during the year under review:
The Company issued and allotted 36,42,857 fully paid-upequity shares of the face value of ?10 each for cash at a price
of ?1,400 per equity share (including a premium of ^1,390per share) aggregating to ?51,000 lakhs by way of a Rightsissue, in the ratio of 2 (Two) Rights equity shares for every15 (Fifteen) fully paid-up equity shares of the Company,held by the eligible equity shareholders on the Record Date
i.e. 11th February 2025 ('Rights Issue').
Consequent to the allotment of shares the paid-up equityshare capital of the Company stands increased from^2,743.92 lakhs to ^3,108.20 lakhs comprising 3,10,82,021equity shares of the face value of ?10 each fully paid up ason March 31, 2025. Further details on the Rights Issue arecontained under the section 'Rights Issues'.
The company has got a well-defined operative "Hedging"mechanism in place. The metal loan availed from banks andthe advances received from customers for future deliveryobjectives are covered under natural hedge against goldprice fluctuations. A portion of other inventories is alsohedged with MCX platform by paying margin and meetingday-to-day MTM (marked to market) obligations.
This is done based on daily sales criteria. In aggregate, thehedging is at 96% as against 89% of last year. You may notethat in the last five years, the hedging portion is progressivelyimproved. We are fully committed to hedging in theprevailing volatility in gold price behavior. The company isfully confident on sustaining the operating profit and doesnot depend on any inventory profits / (losses.)
For the required working capital for the current year basedon the estimates done, the company is fully supported byvarious sources of finance.
The secured working capital outstanding borrowingsof the company as at 31st March 2025 stood at ^60,291lakhs as against ^32,444 lakhs of the previous year. Theaggregate working capital facilities from multiple bankingarrangement is at ?7,52,000 lakhs. The current drawingpower covers the sanctioned limits fully.
The eligible fixed deposits limit from public & shareholdersis at ^17,261 lakhs . However, the company took only ?7,779lakhs. Interest outflows have increased marginally due tobetter utilization of working capital borrowings. At the sametime per gram interest outgo maintained at the same levelof ?66. Moreover, the average cost of funds in aggregate forborrowings has slightly increased from 4.82% to 4.99% dueto increase in working capital limits from banks.
a. Almost vertical rise in gold price movement affectingthe affordability criterion of customers at large
b. Due to highly working capital intensive modelaggravated by steep rise in gold and silver prices,PAT less dividend cash available in the system is notcommensurate to the incremental working capitalrequirements.
c. High level of competitive intensity.
d. Exceptional substantial allocation of capital is requiredfor huge advertisement and publicity to improve thevisibility and recall factors associated with brandbuilding exercise required for expansion in placeswhere the brand is not familiar.
e. Huge leverage backed demand for other consumptionbased discretionary expenses due to emergence ofaspirational class in population. .
a. Better amortization OF "Fixed overheads" on enlargedretail sales;
b. Continue to grow on "asset less model" expansionstrategy
c. Existing high level of liquidity comfort in the system tosupport any eventuality or to make use of opportunitiesthrown open by eco system;
d. Optimum utilization of Brand equity built in;
e. Excellent technology support to CRM activities andfund rising opportunities from small savers with thehelp of "Digi gold" APP'
f. Cost effective model adopted for execution;
g. Improved product mix in value terms of highcontribution items;
h. Proper & well laid down strategies for capital allocationactivities;
i. Sustainable gross profit margin while sustainingthe competitive advantages in pricing by sourcingmerchandise items at a fair price;
j. Make use of all categories of competitive advantages asnarrated in enclosure to this annual report.
Except for unforeseen circumstances, the management isconfident of bettering the performance in the medium tolong term on the areas prioritized.
The company as per Ind AS requirements has createddeferred tax assets ^400 lakhs as against deferred taxassets of ?250 lakhs of previous year.
The company has recognised provision for Income tax forthe year ended and measured its deferred tax basis the rateprescribed in the Act.
The Company is a regular payer of taxes and other dutiesto the Government. The Company has paid GST of ^14,775lakhs as compared to ^11,563 lakhs paid in the previousyear and the Income tax amounts to ?4,121 lakhs was paidas against ^4,188 lakhs for financial year 2023-24.
During the year, we capitalized ^4,941 Lakhs to our grossblock comprising ?4,592 lakhs for Plant & Machinery,Building , Furniture & Fittings and other assets and balanceof ^349 lakhs for Computer Equipment's including Software.
The capital work in progress amount outstanding as on 31stMarch 2025 is ^1,127 lakhs (previous year ? 236 lakhs). Thiscomprises of interiors and other assets still to be put in useand are yet to be capitalised.
For the previous year, we capitalized ? 3,657 lakhs to ourgross block comprising ? 3,350 lakhs for Plant & Machineryand Furniture & Fittings and others and the balance of ^307lakhs for Computer Equipment's including Software.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reportedany fraud as specified under the second proviso of Section143(12) of the Companies Act,2013 (including any statutorymodification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being inforce).
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according tothe information and explanations obtained by them, yourDirectors make the following statements in terms of Section134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicableaccounting standards had been followed and there isno material departure.
b. The directors have selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so asto give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of thecompany at the end of the financial year and of theprofit and loss of the company for the year;
c. The directors have taken proper and sufficientcare for 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;
d. The directors have prepared the annual accounts on a'going concern' basis;
e. The directors have laid down internal financial controlsto be followed by the company and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and were operatingeffectively. Internal financial control means the policiesand procedures adopted by the Company for ensuringthe orderly and efficient conduct of its businessincluding adherence to Company's policies, thesafeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detectionof frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness ofthe accounting records and the timely preparation ofreliable financial information; and
f. The directors have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand that such systems were adequate and operatingeffectively.
Utilisation of own manufacturing facilities including onjob work basis is around 78% as against 75% of the earlieryears. The overall cost of production has come down dueto attainment of scale of economies in the manufacturingfacilities. It is expected to improve the own manufacturingcapacity utilisation in forthcoming years On a need basis, atshort notice, handmade items capacity could be enlarged.
The trading in the Equity Shares of your Company is undercompulsory dematerialization mode. As on March 31,2025,Equity Shares representing 100% of the equity share capitalare in dematerialized form. As the depository systemoffers numerous advantages, members are requestedto take advantage of the same and avail of the facility ofdematerialization of the Company's shares.
Your Company has been practising the principles of goodcorporate governance over the years and lays strongemphasis on transparency, accountability and integrity.
A separate section on Corporate Governance and a certificatefrom the statutory auditors of the Company regardingcompliance of conditions of Corporate Governance asstipulated under Regulation 27 of SEBI (LODR) 2015 alongwith the Stock Exchange(s) forms part of this report.
The Chairman and Managing Director and Joint ManagingDirectors of the Company have certified to the Board onfinancial statements and other matters in accordance withRegulation 17 (8) of SEBI (LODR) 2015 pertaining to CEOcertification for the financial year ended 31st March 2025.
The Board of Directors comprises of 8 total number ofDirectors out of which 4 are Independent Directors (50%)thus fulfilling the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013and SEBI(LODR), 2015. Therefore the composition of Boardof Directors will be in accordance with the requirementsof the act and regulations. During the financial year,Mr. S.Rethinavelu, Mr. Lalji Vora and Mr. V.R. Muthu,Independent Directors retired and Mr. N . Jegatheesan andMr. K.Thirruppathi Rajan were appointed as Independentdirectors in compliance with the act and regulation.
So, also Mr. S.M. Chandrasekhar who has completed hisfirst term as Independent Director during the financial yearhas been re-appointed by the shareholders through postalballot e- voting as on 10th May,2025 being the end date fore-voting for the purpose.
1) Re-constitution of various committees with effect from25th July 2024:
Due to change in the independent directors as three ofthem are completing their term and retire from theiroffice and two new Independent Directors are inductedinto the Board to fulfil the requirements followingchanges have been effected in the constitution ofvarious committees:
a. Audit committee members:
1) Mr. S.M.Chandrasekaran (Chairman)
2) Mr. N.Jegatheesan
3) Mrs. Rajakumari Jeevagan
4) Mr. Ba.Ramesh
b. Nomination & remuneration committee members:
4) Mr. Balarama Govinda Das
c. Corporate Social Responsibility committeemembers:
1) Mr.Balarama Govinda Das (Chairman)
2) Mr.Ba.Ramesh
3) N.B.Kumar
4) Mr.S.M.Chandrasekaran
d. Stakeholders & Grievances Committee members:
1) Mr.S.M.Chandrasekaran (Chairman)
2) Mr.Balarama Govinda Das
3) Mr.Ba.Ramesh
4) N.B.Kumar
e) Risk Management Committee Members:
5) Mr.K.Thirupathi Rajan
As per SEBI Listing Regulations, the Corporate GovernanceReport with the Auditors' Certificate thereon, and theintegrated Management Discussion and Analysis includingthe Business Responsibility Report are attached, whichforms part of this report.
The Equity Shares of your Company continue to remainlisted with Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and NationalStock Exchange of India Limited. The listing fees for theyear 2025-26 have been paid to these Stock Exchanges.The Shares of the companies are compulsorily tradable indematerialized form.
The assets of the Company are adequately insured againstfire and such other risks, as are considered necessary bythe Management.
Many initiatives have been taken to support businessthrough organizational efficiency, development, resourcing,performance & compensation management, competency-based development, career & succession planning andorganization building. Leadership development is one of theprimary key initiatives of the Company. Primary personaldevelopment program has been taken up as long termstrategy of the Company. A significant effort has also beenundertaken to develop leadership as well as administrative/ functional capabilities in order to meet future talentrequirement.
The Company continues to maintain pleasant relationswithout any interruption in work. As on 31st March 2025the Company has 3,086 employees on its rolls as against2,112 employees in the previous year.
In terms of the provision of Section 197(12) of Act readwith rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies ( Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial personnel) Rules, 2014 astatement showing the names and other particulars of theemployees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits setout in the said rules are provided in the Annual Report.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other detailsas required under section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 are provided in theAnnexure -1.
Having regard to the provision of the first proviso toSection 136(1) of the Act and as advised, the Annual Report,excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to themembers of the Company. The said information is availablefor inspection at the corporate office of the Company duringworking hours and any member interested in obtainingsuch information may write to the Company Secretaryand the same will be furnished on request. The full AnnualReport including the aforesaid information is being sentelectronically to all those members who have registeredtheir main addresses and is available on the Company'swebsite.
Pursuant to section 134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013& under regulation 21 of the SEBI (Listing obligations anddisclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015, the companyhas adopted risk management policies to monitor thebusiness.
Business Risk Evaluation and Management (BRM) is an on¬going process within the Organization. The Company hasa robust risk management framework to identify, monitorand minimize risks as also identify business opportunities.
The objectives and scope of the Risk Management
Committee broadly reviews:
1. Overseeing of risk management performed by theexecutive management;
2. The BRM policy and framework formulated in line withlocal legal requirements and SEBI guidelines;
3. Risks and evaluate treatment including initiatingmitigation actions and ownership as per a pre-definedcycle;
4. Defining framework for identification, assessment,monitoring, and mitigation and reporting of risks.
5. Within its overall scope as aforesaid, the Company shallreview risks trends, exposure, and potential impactanalysis and mitigation plan. .
INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OFSECTION 134 (3)(M) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 READWITH RULE 8(3) OF THE COMPANIES RULES, 2014.
a) Conservation of Energy
The disclosure of particulars with respect to conservationof energy pursuant to Section 134 (3) (m) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with rule 8(3) of the companies (accounts)rules, 2014 are not applicable as our business is notspecified in the Schedule . However, the company makesits best efforts to conserve energy in a more efficient andeffective manner.
b) Technology Absorption, Adaptation and Innovation
The company has not carried out any specific researchand development activities. The company uses indigenoustechnology for its operations. Accordingly, the informationrelated to technology absorption, adaptation and innovationis reported to be NIL.
c) Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
Foreign Exchange Earning (X in lakhs)
2024 -25
2023 -24
Export Sales
-
Foreign Exchange Outgo (X in lakhs)
Travelling Expenses
3
Consultancy Charges
125
95
Capital Goods
21
The Risk management process at TMJL revolves aroundidentification of all risks of internal and external andundertaking risk mitigation measures so that monitoringtheir impact would be process driven with a view to takecorrective course of actions.
Industry Risk
Jewellery industry dominated by gold metal in India andis going through a shrinking phase in the discretionarycontext of customers priorities for purchases togetherwith wide gold price movements. Business is shifting fromunorganized sector to corporates with deep pockets ofresources to sustain the cyclical risk impact.
Your company enlarged its wings in semi and rural areaswhere the existing business is shifting to organized playerslike us. The shrinking size risk is mitigated by adding valueadded products in the portfolio and also by selling otherpopular brands under our umbrella.
Regulatory Risk
The Government has implemented more stringentregulatory measures in all aspects of the trade startingfrom compliances under various Acts including Incometax and customer friendly Hallmarking, etc., in a speediermanner.
Your company has already adapted to the changes in thetrade requirements and in fact would be a beneficiaryunder GST regulations.
Commodity Risk
Gold being a commodity, price is influenced by variousfactors including demand and supply. Even though
we buy gold whenever we sell on the same day, in order notto carry the risk of price fluctuations, the underlying stockon a given date certainly affected by the price movement.The impact of it either positive or negative often shadowedthe real operating capabilities of the company. Yourcompany has an inbuilt hedging mechanism to mitigate theextreme fluctuations in gold price movement. Currently wemaintain 96:4 ratio between hedged and un-hedged closingstock inventory in any given date. This strategy helped us tomaintain our performance, besides ensuring liquidity in thesystem.
Every aspect, of the risks components mentioned in theearlier paras, were carefully evaluated by the respectiveteams and reported to Board at intervals to reset thestrategies and policies that may tend to be appropriate andre-assuring in the changed realities.
Cost Risk
The brand building and establishment cost increased inrecent years due to growth aspirations. New business canbe identified by enhancing the visibility of the Brand. Itinvolves a huge cost on a recurring basis even though thepositive impact could be seen in later years.
Your Company by taking into advantages of low cost retailertag has already spent larger sums for advertisement andpublicity. This will go a long way in expanding the retailoutlets in larger parts of Tamilnadu and the cost currentlyincurred would be amortized among larger number of retailoutlets in the days to come.
Growth Risk
The industry suffers from the introduction of sovereigngold bond and also by the penetration of "E-commerce"activity in the trade. New territorial expansion often resultsin burning cash in the form of excessive fixed cost in theearlier years anticipating a sustainable business later thatis not guaranteed.
Your Company though strategically decided to grow butrestricted its inroads into current territorial places in adeeper and concentrated manner so that fixed cost impactwill not be felt by the company as an adverse factor. Weopt for Asset less model and therefore the risk of growth inunknown places is mitigated to that extent.
Financial risk
Stretched financials could hamper business sustainability.The Company's gearing as at 31st March 2025 stood at
0.77 times which is among one of the best in the targetcorporates of the industry.
The company is consistently reducing its high-cost debtsand leverage only when it is self-liquidating in nature. All thefinancial indicators are improving including risk weightedReturn on Equity.
However, all our retails outlets expansion plan is goingforward smoothly. Our learning out of first wave has helpedus to rearrange resources and improve our operatingefficiencies.
The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring thatinternal financial controls have been laid down in theCompany and that such controls are adequate and isfunctioning effectively. TMJL has policies, procedures,control frameworks and management systems in placethat map into the definition of Internal Financial Controlsas detailed in the Companies Act, 2013. These have beenestablished at the entity and process levels and are designedto ensure compliance to internal control requirements,regulatory compliance, and appropriate recording offinancial and operational information.
Internal Financial Controls that encompass the policies,processes, and monitoring systems for assessing andmitigating operational, financial and compliance risks andcontrols over related party transactions, substantially exist.The management reviews and certifies the effectivenessof the internal control mechanism over financial reporting,adherence to the code of conduct and Company's policiesfor which they are responsible and also the compliance toestablished procedures relating to financial or commercialtransactions, where they have a personal interest orpotential conflict of interest, if any.
The Audit Division continuously monitors the efficacy ofInternal Financial Controls with the objective of providingto the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, anindependent, objective and reasonable assurance onthe adequacy and effectiveness of the organisation's riskmanagement, control and governance processes. The audit
During the year, the Audit Committee met regularly to reviewreports submitted by the Audit Division. All significant auditobservations and follow-up actions thereon were reportedto the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee also met the Company's StatutoryAuditors to ascertain their views on financial statements,including the financial reporting system, complianceto accounting policies and procedures, the adequacyand effectiveness of the internal controls and systemsfollowed by the Company. The Management acted upon theobservations and suggestions of the Audit Committee. .
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, theCompany incurred CSR Expenditure of ^217 Lakhs (RupeesTwo hundred Seventeen lakhs Only). The CSR initiativesof the Company were under the thrust area of health &hygiene, food assistance, education, water management ,animal walfare and vocational training. The CSR Policy ofthe Company is available on the website of the Company.
The Company's CSR Policy statement and annual reporton the CSR activities undertaken during the financial yearended 31st March, 2025, in accordance with Section 135of the Act and Companies (Corporate Social ResponsibilityPolicy) Rules, 2014 is set out in Annexure 2 to this report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT AND BUSINESSRESPONSIBILITY REPORT
In compliance with Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations,a separate report on Corporate Governance along witha certificate from the Auditors on its compliance and aBusiness Responsibility Report as per Regulation 34 of SEBI(LODR), 2015 detailing the various initiatives taken by theCompany on the environmental, social and Governancefront forms part of this Annual Report.
There were no loans & guarantees given or investmentsmade by the Company under Section 186 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 during the year under review.
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with relatedparties referred to in Section 188(1)
All related party transactions that were entered into duringthe financial year were on an arm's length basis and werein the ordinary course of business. There are no materially
significant related party transactions made by the Companywith Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel,or other designated persons which may have a potentialconflict with the interest of the Company at large. All RelatedParty Transactions are placed before the Audit Committeeas also in the Board for approval. Prior omnibus approvalof the Audit Committee is obtained on a quarterly basisfor the transactions which are foreseen and repetitive innature. The transactions entered pursuant to the omnibusapproval so granted are audited and a statement givingdetails of all related party transactions is placed beforethe Audit Committee and the Board of Directors for theirapproval on a quarterly basis.
The Annual Report on related party is annexed herewith as"Annexure 3".
The Company's Policy relating to appointment ofDirectors, payment of Managerial remuneration, Directors'qualifications, positive attributes, independence ofDirectors and other related matters as provided underSection 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 is furnished inAnnexure -4 and is attached to this report.
The Annual Return of the Company as on 31st March, 2025in Form MGT - 7 in accordance with Section 92(3) of theCompanies Act read with the Companies (Management andAdministration) Rules, 2014, is available on the Company'swebsite- www.thangamayil.com.
During the year, Eight Board Meetings and four AuditCommittee Meetings were convened and held. The detailsof which are given in the Corporate Governance Report.The intervening gap between the Meetings was within theperiod prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint ventureor Associate Company.
The details of deposits remain unpaid during the year underreview are furnished hereunder:
Sl.No
in Lakhs
1
Amount remained unpaid orunclaimed as at the end of the year
47.81
2
Whether there has been anydefault in repayment of depositsor payment of interest thereon
Nil
during the year and if so, numberof such cases and the total amountinvolved
Smt. Yamuna Vasini Deva Dasi Non - executive and Non -Independent Director of the Company retires by rotationand being eligible seeks reappointment. Your Boardrecommends her re-appointment
The Independent Directors have submitted theirdisclosures to the Board that they fulfil all the requirementsas stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013so as to qualify themselves to be appointed as IndependentDirectors under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and the relevant rules.
The Details of familiarisation programme arranged forindependent directors have been disclosed on website ofthe company and are available at www.thangamayil.com.
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conductwhich is applicable to the Members of the Board and allemployees in the course of day to day business operationsof the company. The Company believes in "Zero Tolerance"against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings /behaviours of any form and the Board has laid down thedirectives to counter such acts. The code laid down by theBoard is known as "code of business conduct" which formsan Appendix to the Code. The Code has been posted onthe Company's website www.thangamayil.com. The Codelays down the standard procedure of business conductwhich is expected to be followed by the Directors and thedesignated employees in their business dealings and inparticular on matters relating to integrity in the work place,in business practices and in dealing with stakeholde' TheCode gives guidance through examples on the expectedbehaviour from an employee in a given situation and thereporting structure.
All the Board Members and the Senior Managementpersonnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. AllManagement Staff were given appropriate training in thisregard.
M/s. B.Thiagarajan & Co, Chartered Accountants (ICAIRegistration No.: 004371S) ("M/s. BT & Co ") were appointedas Statutory Auditors of the Company, at the 22nd AGMheld on 4th August 2022 to hold office till the conclusion ofthe 27th AGM. M/s. BT & Co has confirmed that they are notdisqualified from continuing as Auditors of the Company.
The Report given by M/s. B.Thiagarajan & Co CharteredAccountants on the financial statement of the Companyfor the financial year 2024-2025 is part of the AnnualReport. The Notes on financial statement referred to inthe Auditor's Report are self-explanatory and do not callfor any further comments. The Auditor's Report does notcontain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark ordisclaimer. During the year under review, the Auditors hadnot reported any matter under Section 143 (12) of the Act,therefore no detail is required to be disclosed under Section134(3)(ca) of the Act.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,the Company has appointed Mr.S .Muthuraju, a CompanySecretary in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Auditof the Company. The Report of the Secretarial Auditor isannexed herewith as "Annexure 5".
However, as per the amendment of SEBI(LODR),2015dated 12th December,2024 it has become mandatoryfrom the current financial year to appoint the SecretarialAuditor as recommended by the Board of Directors to beduly approved by the Shareholders with a term of 5 years.Hence, the appointment of secretarial auditor has beentaken up by the Company and suitable resolution has beenplaced before the shareholders for their approval in thenotice attached with Annual Report 2024-25.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarksor disclaimers made by M/s. B. Thiagarajan & Co, StatutoryAuditors, in their report and by Mr. S. Muthuraju , CompanySecretary in Practice, in his Secretarial Audit report.
The Statutory Auditors have not reported any incident offraud to the Audit Committee of the Company in the yearunder review.
The company has an effective in-house internal auditsystem. The persons are well trained to cover variousareas of verification inspection and system evaluation.All the mandatory compliances required to be followed
under various statues are exhaustively covered in theirscope. We have effective and adequate internal auditand control systems, commensurate with our businesssize. Regular internal audit visits to the operations areundertaken to ensure that high standards of internalcontrols are maintained at each level. Independence of theaudit and compliance function is ensured by the auditors'direct reporting to the Audit Committee. Details on thecomposition and functions of the Audit Committee canbe found in the chapter on Corporate Governance of theAnnual Report.
There are no significant material orders passed by theRegulators / Courts which would impact the going concernstatus of the Company and its future operations.
Your Company believes that its Members are among itsmost important stakeholders Accordingly, your Company'soperations are committed to the pursuit of achieving highlevels of operating performance and cost competitiveness,consolidating and building for growth, enhancing theproductive asset and resource base and nurturing overallcorporate reputation. Your Company is also committed tocreate value for its other stakeholders by ensuring that itscorporate actions positively impact the socio-economic andenvironmental dimensions and contribute to sustainablegrowth and development.
The Company has a Policy on Prohibition, Prevention andRedressal of Sexual Harassment of women at workplaceand matters connected therewith or incidental theretocovering all the aspects as required under the "TheSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prohibition,Prevention and Redressal) Act, 2013. There were no suchcomplaints received under the policy during the year.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013and under regulation 25 of the SEBI (Listing obligationsand disclosure requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Boardhas carried out an evaluation of its own performance, thedirectors individually as well as the evaluation of the workingof its Audit, Nomination & Remuneration Committees. Themanner in which the evaluation has been carried out hasbeen explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
a. Mr.S.M. Chandrasekaran - Chairman
b. Mr.N.Jegatheesan - Member
c. Mrs. Rajakumari Jeevagan - Member
d. Mr.Ba.Ramesh - Member
The above composition of the Audit Committee consistsof independent Directors viz., Mr. S.M. Chandrasekaran,Mrs.Rajakumari Jeevagan and Mr.N.Jegatheesan who formthe majority.
The Company has established a vigil mechanism andoverseas through the committee, the genuine concernsexpressed by the employees and other Directors TheCompany has also provided adequate safeguards againstvictimization of employees and Directors who express theirconcerns. The Company has also provided direct access tothe chairman of the Audit Committee on reporting issuesconcerning the interests of Company employees and theCompany.
The evaluation framework for assessing the performanceof Directors Comprises the following key areas:
1. Attendance of Board Meeting and Board CommitteeMeetings
2. Quality of Contribution to Board deliberations
3. Strategic perspectives or inputs regarding futuregrowth of Company and its performance
4. Providing perspectives and feedback going beyondinformation provided by the management
5. Commitment to shareholders and other stakeholderinterests
The evaluation involves self-evaluation by the BoardMembers and subsequently assessment by the Board ofDirectors. A member of the Board will not participate in thediscussion of his/ her evaluation.
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct forPrevention of Insider Trading with a view to regulate tradingin securities by the Directors and designated employees ofthe Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealingin the Company's shares and prohibits the purchase or saleof Company shares by the Directors and the designatedemployees while in possession of unpublished pricesensitive information in relation to the Company andduring the period when the Trading Window is closed. TheBoard is responsible for implementation of the Code. AllDirectors and the designated employees have confirmed
compliance with the Code. The same has been displayed atthe company's website at www.thangamayil.com.
a. Buy Back of Securities
The Company has not bought back any of its securitiesduring the year under review.
b. Sweat equity
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Sharesduring the year under review.
c. Bonus shares
The Company has not issued any Bonus Shares during theyear under review.
d. Employees Stock Option Plan
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Schemeto the employees.
Statements in the Board's Report and the ManagementDiscussion & Analysis describing the Company's objectives,expectations or forecasts may be forward-looking withinthe meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations.Actual results may differ materially from those expressedin the statement. Important factors that could influencethe Company's operations include domestic demand anddemand and supply conditions affecting selling prices , inputavailability and prices, changes in government regulations,tax laws, economic developments within the country andother factors such as litigation and industrial relations.
The Board of Directors place on record sincere gratitudeand appreciation for all the employees at all levels for theirhard work, team spirit, cooperation and dedication duringthe year.
Your Directors place on record their sincere thanks tobankers, suppliers, business associates, consultants, andvarious Government Authorities for their continued supportextended to your Company's activities during the yearunder review. Your Directors also acknowledge gratefullythe shareholders for their support and confidence reposedon the Company.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARDFor Thangamayil Jewellery Limited
BALARAMA GOVINDA DAS - Managing Director
Ba. RAMESH - Joint Managing Director
N.B. KUMAR - Joint Managing Director
Place: MaduraiDate : May 15, 2025