The Directors are pleased to present the 17th Annual Report of the Company together with the audited financialstatements (consolidated and standalone) for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
2024-25
2023-24
Total Income
217,871.41
158,590.40
251,896.67
186,219.93
Total Expenses
208,548.76
151,149.19
242,300.66
178,331.68
Profit before tax
9,322.65
7,441.21
9,596.01
7,888.25
Tax expense
2,435.83
1,900.63
2,454.28
1,925.40
Profit for the year
6,886.82
5,540.58
7,141.73
5,962.85
During the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25, the Companyhas achieved a total income of H 217,871.41 million ascompared to H 158,590.40 million in FY24. The profitbefore tax for FY 2024-25 stood at H 9,322.65 millioncompared to H 7,441.21 million achieved in FY24.The profit after tax stood at H 6,886.82 million forFY 2024-25 as compared to H 5,540.58 million for theprevious year.
The Company's consolidated total income forFY 2024-25 was H 251,896.67 million as compared toH186,219.93 million for the previous year.
There was no change in the nature of business ofthe Company.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held onMay 8, 2025 has recommended payment of H 1.50per equity share being 15% on the face value of H 10each as final dividend for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2025. The payment of dividend issubject to approval of the shareholders at the17th Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Company.The dividend if approved by the members wouldinvolve a cash outflow of H 1,547.153 million.The dividend payout is in accordance with theCompany's dividend distribution policy.
In view of the changes made under the Income TaxAct, 1961, by the Finance Act, 2020, dividends paidor distributed by the Company shall be taxable inthe hands of the shareholders. Your Company shall,accordingly, make the payment of the dividend afterdeduction of tax at source.
Pursuant to Regulation 43A of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 (“the Listing Regulations”), theDividend Distribution Policy duly approved by theBoard is available on the website of the Company andcan be accessed at https://www.kalyanjewellers.net/images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/Dividend%20Distribution%20Policy.pdf
The Company has not transferred any amount to theReserves for the FY ended March 31, 2025.
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 124 and125 of the Act and Investor Education and ProtectionFund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules,2016 (“IEPF Rules”), dividends of a company whichremain unpaid or unclaimed for a period of sevenyears from the date of transfer to the Unpaid DividendAccount shall be transferred by the Company to theInvestor Education and Protection Fund (“IEPF”). Interms of the foregoing provisions of the Act, there isno dividend which remains outstanding or remain tobe paid & require to be transferred to the IEPF by theCompany during the year ended March 31, 2025.
During the year under review, the Company has allotted13,82,318 equity shares under its Employee StockOption Plan (ESOP). Pursuant to these allotments, thepaid-up equity share capital increased to H 10,314.35million, comprising 1,03,14,35,375 equity shares ofH 10 each as on March 31, 2025. The authorised sharecapital remained unchanged at H 20,005 million. Noshares with differential rights or sweat equity shareswere issued during the year.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2) of Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 aManagement Discussion and Analysis Report is givenin Annexure - 1.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) of Securities andExchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI(LODR) Regulations, 2015) a report on CorporateGovernance along with a Certificate from theCompany Secretary in Practice towards complianceof the provisions of Corporate Governance, forms anintegral part of this Annual Report and are given inAnnexure - 2 and Annexure - 3 respectively.
In accordance with the requirements of Section 135of the Act, the Company has constituted a CorporateSocial Responsibility (CSR) Committee and alsoformulated a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy(CSR Policy) which is available on the website ofthe Company at https://www.kalyaniewellers.net/images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/CSR%20Policy%20Version.pdf
An Annual Report on CSR activities of the Companyduring the FY25 as required to be given under Section135 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014has been provided as an Annexure-4 to this Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTSAFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OFTHE COMPANY
There are no material changes and commitments thathave occurred between the end of the financial yearof the Company to which the financial statementsrelate and the date of this report which may affectthe financial position of the Company.
The Board of Directors at its meeting held onAugust 20, 2020 had constituted the Risk ManagementCommittee. The details about the compositionof Risk Management Committee and number ofmeetings held are given in the Corporate GovernanceReport. Further, Pursuant to Section 134(3)(n) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(9) ofSEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Company hasformulated and adopted a Risk Management Policy.
The Company has in place a mechanism to identify,assess, monitor and mitigate various risks to keybusiness objectives. Major risks identified by
the businesses and functions are systematicallyaddressed through mitigating actions on a continuingbasis. Our internal control encompasses variousmanagements systems, structures of organisation,standard and code of conduct which all put togetherhelp in managing the risks associated with theCompany. In order to ensure the internal controlssystems are meeting the required standards, it isreviewed at periodical intervals. If any weaknessesare identified in the process of review the same areaddressed to strengthen the internal controls whichare also revised at frequent intervals.
There are no risks which in the opinion of the Boardthreaten the existence of the Company. However,some of the risks which may pose challenges areset out in the Management Discussion and Analysiswhich forms part of this Annual Report.
The Company has formulated a comprehensiveWhistle-blower Policy in line with the provisions ofSection 177(9) and Section 177(10) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 with a view to enable the stakeholders,including Directors, individual employees to freelycommunicate their concerns about illegal or unethicalpractices and to report genuine concerns to the AuditCommittee of the Company. The mechanism providesadequate safeguards against victimisation ofDirectors or employees who avail of the mechanism.The Vigil Mechanism has been placed in the websiteof the Company at https://www.kalyanjewellers.net/images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/Whistle%20Blower%20Policy.pdf?v2
DISCLOSURES AS PER THE SEXUALHARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION ANDREDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
Your Company has adopted a policy against sexualharassment in line with the provisions of SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the rulesframed thereunder. The Company has constitutedan Internal Complaints Committee for the redressalof complaints on sexual harassment. During the year,the Company had not received any complaint onsexual harassment and no complaint was pending ason March 31, 2025.
Pursuant to the Companies (Accounts) SecondAmendment Rules, 2025, the following detailsare disclosed:
• Number of complaints of sexual harassmentreceived during the year: 0
• Number of complaints disposed of during theyear: 0
SUBSIDIARIES/ JOINT VENTURE/ ASSOCIATE COMPANY
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Sl. No. Name of the Subsidiaries/ Joint Venture/ Associate Company
Relationship
1
Enovate Lifestyles Private Limited
Direct Subsidiary
2
Kalyan Jewellers, INC., USA
3
Kalyan Jewellers FZE, UAE
4
Kalyan Gold & Diamond Jewellery Limited
5
Kalyan Jewellers LLC, UAE
Subsidiary
6
Kalyan Jewellers SPC, Oman
7
Kalyan Jewellers for Golden Jewellery Company, W.L.L.,Kuwait
8
Kalyan Jewellers W.L.L, Qatar
9
Kalyan Jewellers Procurement LLC, UAE
10
Kalyan Jewellers Procurement SPC, Oman
11
Kenouz Al Sharq Gold Ind. LLC, UAE
12
Kalyan Al Sharq Jewellers Procurement WLL
• Number of complaints pending for more than 90days: 0
The Company has zero tolerance towards any kindof sexual harassment and maintains a safe workingenvironment for all employees.
The Company confirms that it has complied with theprovisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 duringthe year under review, and has ensured that all eligiblewomen employees received the benefits mandatedunder the Act.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE ORANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THEINSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016(31 OF 2016) DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
There is no application made or any proceedingpending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016 (31 of 2016) during the FY25.
There are no significant and material orders passedby the regulators or courts or tribunals impactingthe going concern status and Company's operationsin future.
During the year under review, ICRA Limited, a creditrating agency registered with SEBI had issued a ratingof A stable for the long-term loan term facilities andA1 for short-term fund based loans.
Pursuant to the amendments to Section 134(3)(a)and Section 92(3) of the Act read with Rule 12 ofthe Companies (Management and Administration)Rules, 2014, the Annual Return (Form MGT-7) for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025 is available on theCompany's website and can be accessed at https://www.kalyanjewellers.net/investors/shareholder-information/shareholding-pattern.php.
All related party transactions which were enteredduring the Financial Year were in the ordinary courseof business and on an arm's length basis. All theRelated Party Transactions are placed before theAudit Committee for prior approval, as requiredunder the Act and Listing regulations. A statementof all Related Party Transactions is placed before theAudit Committee for its review on a quarterly basis.
The Company has not entered into material contractsor arrangements or transactions with related partiesin accordance with Section 188 of the Act read withthe Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers)Rules, 2014. There were no materially significantRelated Party Transactions made by the Companyduring the year that would have required Shareholdersapproval under the Listing Regulations.
Accordingly, the disclosure of related partytransactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 in Form AOC-2 isnot applicable. Members may refer to notes to theStandalone Financial Statements which sets outrelated party disclosures pursuant to IND AS-24
The Company has adopted policy on Related PartyTransactions and can be accessed on the Company'swebsite at https://www.kalyanjewellers.net/images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/Policv%20on%20Related%20Party%20Transactions%202022.pdf
Details of loans, guarantees and investments coveredunder the provisions of Section 186 of the Act aregiven in the notes to the financial statements.
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 DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR
Not Applicable
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO
In its endeavours towards conservation of energyyour Company ensures optimal use of energy,avoid wastages and endeavours to conserveenergy as far as possible.
Your Company has not carried out any researchand development activities during the year.
During the year, your Company's foreignexchange earnings were H 104.13 million andforeign exchange outgo was H 350.61 million.
The highlights of the performance of Subsidiaries andtheir contribution to the overall performance of theCompany are included as part of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to Section 129 (3) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement containingsalient features of the financial statements of theCompany's Subsidiaries and Associate Companyin Form No. AOC-1 is attached to this report asAnnexure - 5. Further, pursuant to the provisionsof Section 136 of the Act, the financial statementsof the Company, consolidated financial statementsalong with relevant documents and separate auditedfinancial statements in respect of subsidiaries, areavailable on the Company's website on https://www.kalyaniewellers.net/investors/annual-report/subsidiary-annual-reports.php
During the year under review, Six Board meetingswere held, details of which are provided in theCorporate Governance Report.
The Board of the Company is duly constituted andfunctions in compliance with the applicable provisionsof the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) and the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”). None of theDirectors of the Company are disqualified under theprovisions of the Act or the Listing Regulations.
As on March 31, 2025, the Board comprises tenDirectors, of which three are Executive Directors andseven are Non-Executive Directors, including fiveIndependent Directors. The composition of the Boardis in conformity with the provisions of Section 149 ofthe Act and the Listing Regulations.
During the year under review, the shareholders of theCompany, through postal ballot resolutions passedon May 2, 2024, approved the re-appointment of:
• Mr. T. S. Kalyanaraman (DIN: 01021928) as ManagingDirector,
• Mr. T. K. Seetharam (DIN: 01021898) as Whole-timeDirector, and
• Mr. T. K. Ramesh (DIN: 01021868) as Whole-timeDirector.
Further, through postal ballot resolutions passed onMarch 20, 2025, the shareholders approved:
• The re-appointment of Mr. Vinod Rai(DIN: 00041867) as Chairman and Non-ExecutiveIndependent Director for a second term of three(3) years,
• The appointment of Mr. Anish Kumar Saraf(DIN: 00322784) as a Non-Executive Director,
• The re-appointment of Mr. Salil Nair (DIN: 01955091)as a Non-Executive Director for a second term offive (5) years, and
• The re-appointment of Mr. Anil S. Nair(DIN: 08327721) as a Non-Executive IndependentDirector for a second term of five (5) years.
During the year, Mr. Anish Kumar Saraf resigned asa Non-Executive Nominee Director following thedivestment of stake by Highdell Investment Ltd. inthe Company and was subsequently appointed as aNon-Executive Director with effect from January31, 2025.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act andthe Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. T. S.Kalyanaraman (DIN: 01021928) and Mr. T. K. Ramesh(DIN: 01021868), Executive Directors, retire by rotationat the ensuing 17th Annual General Meeting and being
eligible, have offered themselves for re-appointment.The details of their re-appointment as required underRegulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations andSecretarial Standard-2 on General Meetings (SS-2)form part of the Notice of the 17th AGM.
There were no other changes in the composition ofthe Directors of the Company during the year.
The list of directors of the Company is provided below.
Sl No
Name of the Director
Designation
Vinod Rai
Chairman & IndependentDirector
T. S. Kalyanaraman
Managing Director
T. K. Seetharam
Whole-time Director
T. K. Ramesh
Anish Saraf
Non-Executive Director
A. D. M. Chavali
Independent Director
Kishori Udeshi
T. S Anantharaman
Anil S. Nair
Salil Nair
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) and Schedule VPara C clause (10)0) of the Listing Regulations,Mr. MR Thiagarajan Practising Company Secretary,Coimbatore has certified that none of the Directorson the Board of the Company has been debarredor disqualified from being appointed or continuingas Directors of companies by the Securities andExchange Board of India/Ministry of Corporate Affairsor any such statutory authority and the certificateforms part of this Annual Report and is given asAnnexure - 6.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
Pursuant to Section 2(51) and 203 of the Act readwith the Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the followingare the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company:
Sanjay Raghuraman
Chief Executive Officer
Swaminathan V.
Chief Financial Officer
Jishnu R. G.
Company Secretary &Compliance Officer
The remuneration and other details of these KeyManagerial Personnel for FY 2024-25 are provided inthe Annual Return which is available on the websiteof the Company.
MEETING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In terms of requirements under Schedule IV of theCompanies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 (3) of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, a separate meeting of theIndependent Directors was held on March 17, 2025.The Independent Directors at the meeting, inter alia,reviewed the following.
• Performance of Non-Independent Directors andBoard as a whole.
• Performance of the Chairman of the Company,taking into account the views of Executive Directorsand Non-Executive Director.
• Assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of flowof information between the Company Managementand the Board that is necessary for the Board toeffectively and reasonably perform their duties.
All the Independent Directors of the Company haveregistered themselves with the Indian Institute ofCorporate Affairs ('IICA') towards the inclusionof their names in the data bank and they meetthe requirements of proficiency self-assessmenttest. The Company has received declarations ofindependence in accordance with the provisions ofthe Act as well as the LODR Regulations from all theIndependent Directors.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FORINDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has adopted a familiarisationprogramme for Independent Directors with anobjective of making the Independent Directorsof the Company accustomed with the businessand operations of the Company through variousstructured orientation programme. The familiarisationprogramme also intends to update the Directors ona regular basis on any significant changes thereinso as to be in a position to take well informed andtimely decision.
The details of the familarisation programmeundertaken have been uploaded on the Company'swebsite and can be accessible at https://www.kalyaniewellers.net/investors/corporate-governance/familiarization-programs.php
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL CONTROLS ANDCOMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The Company has in place adequate internal financialcontrols with reference to financial statements. Duringthe year under review, such controls were tested andno reportable material weakness in the design oroperation were observed.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits fallingwithin the meaning of Section 73 or 74 of the Act read
with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules,2014 during the financial year and as such, no amounton account of principal or interest on deposits frompublic was outstanding as of March 31, 2025.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicableprovisions of Secretarial Standards 1 and 2 issuedby the Institute of Company Secretaries of India andnotified by Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
AUDIT COMMITTEE AND OTHER BOARDCOMMITTEES
The details pertaining to the composition of theAudit Committee and its role and details of othercommittees of the Company are included in theCorporate Governance Report, which is a part of thisAnnual Report.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTEDBY AUDITORS UNDER SUB-SECTION (12)
OF SECTION 143 OTHER THAN THOSEWHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRALGOVERNMENT
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have notreported any fraud as specified under the secondproviso of Section 143(12) of the Act (including anystatutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for thetime being in force).
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEMES
In order to recognise the contribution of employees inthe growth and success of the Company and to createa sense of ownership and long-term commitment,Kalyan Jewellers India Limited has formulated theKalyan Jewellers India Limited - Employee StockOption Plan 2020 (“Kalyan ESOP 2020”) by way of aspecial resolution.
The Company strongly believes that offering an equitycomponent as part of the compensation structurehelps align the objectives of employees with thoseof the organisation, thereby enhancing motivation,retention, and performance. The Kalyan ESOP 2020has been designed with the obiective of attractingand retaining talented employees and rewardingthem for their contribution to the Company's growth.
During the year under review, the Company hasallotted 13,82,318 employee stock options under'Kalyan Jewellers India Limited Employee StockOption Plan 2020' to its employees. The additionaldetails of stock options are provided under Notes toStandalone Financial Statements.
These allotments were made in line with the vestingconditions and objectives of the ESOP scheme toreward and retain employees contributing to theCompany's growth.
A certificate from the Secretarial Auditor of theCompany certifying that the ESOP scheme isimplemented in accordance with the Securities andExchange Board of India (Share Based EmployeeBenefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, will beplaced at the Annual General Meeting for inspectionby members.
The Employee Stock Option Scheme is in compliancewith the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)Regulations, 2021 and there have been no materialchanges to the Scheme during the FY25.
As required under the SEBI (Share Based EmployeeBenefit and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, theapplicable disclosures as on March 31, 2025, areuploaded on the website of the Company at https://www.kalyaniewellers.net/investors/shareholder-information/others.php
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF BOARDAND ITS COMMITTEES
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act,2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, and as perGuidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by SEBI onJanuary 5, 2017, the Board has carried out annualperformance evaluation of its own performance, theDirectors individually as well as evaluation of theworking of its Committees on March 17, 2025.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has, on the recommendation of theNomination & Remuneration Committee, framed andadopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy interms of the Section 178 of the Act. The policy, interalia, lays down the principles relating to appointment,cessation, remuneration and evaluation of directors,key managerial personnel and senior managementpersonnel of the Company. The Nomination &Remuneration Policy of the Company is availableon the website of the Company at https://www.kalyaniewellers.net/images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/Nomination%20&%20Remuneration%20Policy.pdf
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS’COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURES:
None of the Independent/Non-Executive Directorshave any pecuniary relationship or transactions withthe Company which in the Judgement of the Boardmay affect the independence of the Directors.
AUDITORS AND AUDITORS REPORTSStatutory Auditors
The Shareholders had approved the appointmentof M/s. 'Walker Chandiok & Co LLP', Chartered
Accountants, 6th Floor, Modayil Centre point, WarriamRoad Junction, MG Road, Kochi - 682 016 Kerala,India (Firm Registration No. 001076N/N500013) asthe Statutory Auditors of the Company, for a term of5 consecutive years commencing from the conclusionof 16th AGM till the conclusion of 21st AGM of theCompany. There is no qualification or adverse remarkin Auditors' Report. There is no incident of fraudrequiring reporting by the Auditors under Section143(12) of the Act.
Secretarial Auditors
The Board of Directors, pursuant to the provisions ofSection 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, appointedMr. M R Thiagarajan ACS-5327/CoP: 6487, CompanySecretary in Practice, as the Secretarial Auditor ofthe Company, to carry out the Secretarial Audit forthe FY25. Secretarial Audit Report, issued by theSecretarial Auditor in Form No. MR-3 forms part ofthis Report and is annexed herewith as Annexure-7. The Company has undertaken an audit for theFinancial Year ended March 31, 2025 for all applicablecompliances as per the Regulation 24A of theListing Regulations and Circulars/Guidelines issuedthereunder. The Annual Secretarial ComplianceReport to be issued by Mr. M R Thiagarajan willbe submitted to the Stock Exchanges as per theListing Regulations.
Cost Auditors
Your Company is not required to maintain costrecords as specified under Section 148 of the Act andis not required to appoint Cost Auditors.
AUDITOR’S REPORT AND SECRETARIALAUDITOR’S REPORT
There are no disqualifications, reservations, adverseremarks or disclaimers in the auditor's report andsecretarial auditor's report.
INTERNAL AUDITORS
M/s. Balaram & Nandakumar, Chartered Accountants,Thrissur performs the duties of Internal Auditors ofthe Company and their report is reviewed by theAudit Committee quarterly.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board ofDirectors, to the best of its knowledge and ability,confirm that.
i. I n the preparation of the annual accounts, theapplicable accounting standards have beenfollowed and there are no material departures;
ii. They have selected such accounting policies andapplied them consistently and made judgementsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent soas to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Company at the end of the financial yearand of the profit of the Company for that period;
iii. They have taken proper and sufficient carefor the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of theAct for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
iv. They have prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis;
v. They have laid down internal financial controlsto be followed by the Company and that suchinternal financial controls are adequate and areoperating effectively;
vi. They have devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws and that such systems were adequate andoperating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controlsand compliance systems established and maintainedby the Company, the work performed by the internal,statutory and secretarial auditors and externalconsultants, including the audit of internal financialcontrols over financial reporting by the statutoryauditors and the reviews performed by managementand the relevant board committees, including theaudit committee, the Board is of the opinion that theCompany's internal financial controls were adequateand effective during FY 2024-2025.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY ANDSUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the ListingRegulations, the initiatives taken by the Companyfrom an environmental, social and governanceperspective for the FY25 has been given in theBusiness Responsibility and Sustainability Report(BRSR) as per the format specified by SEBI Circularno. SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD2/P/CIR/2021/562 dated10th May, 2021 which forms part of this report asAnnexure - 8.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATEDDISCLOSURES
Particulars of employees covered by the provisionsof Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read withthe Companies (Appointment and Remunerationof Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given asAnnexure - 9 to this Report. In terms of provisionsof Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 andRule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, astatement showing names of the employees drawingremuneration and other particulars, as prescribed inthe said Rules forms part of this report. However, interms of first proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, theAnnual Report excluding the aforesaid information,
is being sent to the members of the Company. Thesaid information is available for inspection at theRegistered Office of the Company during workinghours and any member who is interested in obtainingthese particulars may write to the Company Secretaryof the Company.
During the year, the Company had no employee whowas employed throughout the FY or part thereof andwas in receipt of remuneration, which in the aggregate,or as the case may be, at a rate which, in the aggregate,is in excess of that drawn by the Managing Director orWhole-time Director or Manager and holds by himselfor along with his spouse and dependent children, notless than 2% of the equity shares of the Company.
CODE OF PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FORFAIR DISCLOSURE OF UNPUBLISHED PRICESENSITIVE INFORMATION
The Board has formulated Code of Practices andProcedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished PriceSensitive Information (“Fair Disclosure Code”) forfair disclosure of events and occurrences that couldimpact price discovery in the market for the Company'ssecurities and to maintain the uniformity, transparencyand fairness in dealings with all stakeholders andensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.The copy of the same is available on the website ofthe Company at https://www.kalyaniewellers.net/images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/Kalyan%20Jewellers%20Policv%20for%20fair%20disclosure%20of%20UPSI.pdf
STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THEBOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY,EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDINGTHE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENTDIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE YEAR:
In the opinion of Board of Directors of the Company,Independent Directors on the Board of Companyhold highest standards of integrity and are highlyqualified, recognised and respected individualsin their respective fields. It's an optimum mix ofexpertise (including financial expertise), leadershipand professionalism.
CEO/CFO CERTIFICATION
As required under Regulation 17(8) of the ListingRegulations, the CEO and CFO of the Company havecertified the accuracy of the Financial Statements andadequacy of Internal Control Systems for financialreporting for the year ended March 31, 2025. Thecertificate is given in Annexure - 10.
DECLARATION REGARDING COMPLIANCEBY BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR
MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL WITH THECOMPANY’S CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Code of Conduct of the Company aims atensuring consistent standards of conduct and ethicalbusiness practices across the Company. This Code isavailable on the website of the Company at web linkhttps://www.kalyaniewellers.net/images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/Code%20of%20Conduct%202022.pdf
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, a confirmationfrom the Managing Director regarding compliancewith the Code by all the Directors and seniormanagement of the Company is given in
Annexure - 11.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
The Board has formulated code of conduct forregulating, monitoring and reporting of trading ofshares by Insiders. This code lays down guidelines,procedures to be followed and disclosures to bemade by the insiders while dealing with shares of theCompany and cautioning them on consequences ofnon-compliances. The copy of the same is availableon the website of the Company at https://www.kalyaniewellers.net/images/investors-new/pdf/corporate-governance/policies/Code%20of%20Conduct%202022.pdf
GREEN INITIATIVES
In commitment to keep in line with the Green Initiativesand going beyond it, electronic copy of the Notice of17th Annual General Meeting of the Company includingthe Annual Report for FY 2024-25 are being sent toall Members whose e-mail addresses are registeredwith the Company / Depository Participant(s).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors wish to place on record theirappreciation of the support which the Company hasreceived from its promoters, shareholders, lenders,business associates, vendors, customers, media theemployees and other stakeholders of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Managing DirectorDIN: 01021928
Whole-time DirectorDIN: 01021898
Place: Thrissur Whole Time Director
Date: May 8, 2025 DIN: 01021868