Your Directors take pleasure in presenting the 46th Annual Report together with the Audited FinancialStatements of your Company for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
The summarized financial performance of your Company for the financial year ended March 31,2025is as under:
Name
Year ended
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2024
Revenue from Operations
75,614.48
81,815.52
Other Income
76.60
219.20
Total Revenue
75,691.08
82,034.72
Earning Before Interest, Depreciation and Taxes (EBIDTA)
2,207.66
2,166.57
Depreciation and Amortization Expenses
536.19
566.40
Finance Costs
348.02
603.29
Profit Before Tax
1,323.45
996.88
Total Tax Expense
74.73
400.07
Profit After Tax
1,248.72
596.80
Other Comprehensive Income
15.68
0.88
Total Comprehensive Income
1,264.40
597.68
Note: The Company had prepared its financial statements in accordance with Indian AccountingStandards ('Ind AS') as prescribed under Section 133 of Companies Act, 2013 read with relevant rulesthereunder and other accounting principles generally accepted in India.
Iron & Steel is indispensable for nation building and has a direct linkage with nation's health andgrowth. FY 2024-25 is one of the prosperous year for the Company in terms of profitability and otherfinancial parameters. The Company had achieved EBIDTA of ' 2,207.66 Lakhs during the period underreview as compared to ' 2,166.57 Lakhs in the last year. Profit before Tax positively increased by 32.76% to ' 1,323.45 Lakhs of current year as compared to ' 996.88 Lakhs of last year. Profit after Tax is alsoincreased by 109.24 % to ' 1,248.72 Lakhs of current year as compared to ' 596.80 Lakhs of last yearand total comprehensive income is also increased by 111.55 % to ' 1,264.40 Lakhs of current year ascompared to ' 597.68 Lakhs of last year.
FY 2024-25 has been overall a good year for the Company in terms of profitability. The turnover of the Company had decreasedon account of fall in prices of finished products as compared to last year. However, at the same time prices of raw materialsalso decreased marginally. Thus, the overall margins get improved and remained at moderate level. The management of theCompany took appropriate decision at its end keeping in mind the prevailing market trends at that point of time and achievethe desired results. The overall state of affairs of the Company keeping in mind the present market scenario is satisfactory.
There is no such material change and commitment affecting the financial position of your Company which have occurredbetween the end of the financial year of your company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
Your company is engaged in the activity of manufacturing of steel related rolled products such as TMT, Wire rods, H. B. Wire etc.and providing related services. Further, the Company is also involved in generation of electricity through Wind Power. There isno change in the nature of business during the period under review.
Steel is one of the world's most innovative and essential materials. Steel is infinitely recyclable and exceptionally strong andoffers an array of sustainable benefits. Since it is produced in every region of the world, steel generates jobs and economicgrowth. The growth in the Indian steel sector has been driven by domestic availability of raw materials such as iron ore and cost-effective labour. Consequently, the steel sector has been a major contributor to India's manufacturing output.
India continues to be one of the fastest growing major economies. The Indian economy is estimated to have recorded a solidgrowth of 6.5% in FY 2024-25, on top of a strong 9.2% growth in the previous year. Private consumption expenditure acceleratedduring the year, whereas gross fixed capital formation decelerated.
Steel is a product of large and technologically complex industry having strong forward and backward linkages in terms ofmaterial flows and income generation. It is also one of the most important products of the modern world and of strategicimportance to any industrial nation. From construction, industrial machinery to consumer products, steel finds its way into awide variety of applications. It is also an industry with diverse technologies based on the nature and extent of raw materialsused.
India is the world's second-largest producer of crude steel. The growth in the Indian steel sector has been driven by thedomestic availability of raw materials such as iron ore and cost-effective labour. Consequently, the steel sector has been a majorcontributor to India's manufacturing output. In the past 10-12 years, India's steel sector has expanded significantly. Productionhas increased by 75% since 2008, while domestic steel demand has increased by almost 80%. The capacity for producing steelhas grown concurrently, and the rise has been largely organic.
Indian steel industry is modern, with state-of-the-art steel mills. It has always strived for continuous modernization of olderplants and up-gradation to higher energy efficiency levels.
India's domestic steel demand is estimated to grow by 9-10% in FY25 as per ICRA. In FY24, the production of crude steel andfinished steel stood at 143.6 MT and 138.5 MT, respectively. In FY25 (until December 2024), the production of crude steel andfinished steel stood at 110.99 MT and 106.86 MT respectively. In FY24, the consumption of finished steel stood at 135.90 MT. InFY24, the exports and imports of finished steel stood at 7.49 MT and 8.32 MT, respectively.
The annual production of steel is anticipated to exceed 300 million tonnes by 2030-2031. By 2030-31, crude steel productionis projected to reach 255 million tonnes at 90% capacity utilization achieving 230 million tonnes of finished steel production,assuming a 10% yield loss or a 90% conversion ratio for the conversion of raw steel to finished steel. With net exports of 24million tonnes, consumption is expected to reach 206 million tonnes by the years 2030-2031. As a result, it is anticipated thatper-person steel consumption will grow to 160 kg.
India has enormous scope and untapped potential to increase steel consumption in almost all sectors, especially in automobiles,engineering industries and infrastructure development. India's GDP growth is likely to move higher in the coming years due tocompulsive focus by policy makers for development of infrastructures & other sectors.
Your company is one of the major key players among the various players in the rolling mill industry in the Durgapur region ofWest Bengal. It operates with a vision to become industry leader in zone which inspires its stakeholders and a well-definedbusiness plan with planned strategy give hope to achieve its vision.
In view of meeting capital requirements of the Company through ploughing back of profit in the business, the Directors of yourCompany are intend to retain the surplus profits in the business itself. Therefore, no dividend is being recommended.
During the period under review, no amount was transferred to General Reserve.
During the financial year under review, there is no change in the capital structure of the Company and accordingly the issued,subscribed and paid up share capital of your Company stood at Rs. 46,76,37,500/- (Rupees Forty Six Crores Seventy Six LakhsThirty Seven Thousand and Five Hundred Only) comprising of 4,67,63,750 (Four Crores Sixty Seven Lakhs Sixty Three Thousandand Seven Hundred and Fifty) number of Equity shares of Rs.10/- each fully paid up as on March 31,2025.
The Company had not issued any equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise and neither issue anyshares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme, raise any funds through preferentialallotment or through qualified institutions placement. Further, there are no shares lying in the suspense account during theperiod under review.
During the financial year under review, industrial relations remained cordial. Employees' competencies and skills were enhancedby exposing them to several internal and external training programmes. Various measures were taken to improve motivationlevel of employees. Additional efforts are continued to be implemented with a view to obtain commitment and loyalty towardsthe organization.
The Company had not issued any debt instrument/securities or run any fixed deposit programme or any scheme or proposalinvolving mobilization of funds, whether in India or abroad during the period of review. Thus, the question of obtaining externalcredit rating of the Company for the instruments stated above does not arise. However, the Company had obtained workingcapital facility from Public Sector Banks for which it had obtained external credit ratings for its borrowings from Acquite Ratingsand Research Limited with effect from November 2, 2021 and from Infomerics Valuation and Rating Private Limited with effectfrom December 13, 2023 and the same is available on the company's website www.incredibleindustries.co.in.
Rating Agency
Instrument
Rating
Outlook
Acuite Ratings & Research Limited
Fund Based Limits
ACUITE BBB
Stable
Non-Fund Based Limits
ACUITE A3
Infomerics Valuation and Rating Private Limited
IVR BBB
IVR A3
Information as required under the provisions of sub-section (3)(m) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, details relating to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and ForeignExchange Earnings and Outgo are given in the Annexure-A, which is annexed hereto and forms part of Board's Report.
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on Company / business policy and strategy apart from other Boardbusiness. However, in case of a special and urgent business need, the Board's approval is taken by passing resolutions throughcirculation, as permitted by law, which are confirmed in the subsequent Board meeting.
During the year, 6 (Six) Board meetings were held, details of which are given below. The maximum time gap between any twoconsecutive meetings did not exceeds the prescribed time limits.
Date of the meeting
No. of Directors attended the meeting
May 27, 2024
6 (Six)
August 8, 2024
September 2, 2024
7 (Seven)
November 12, 2024
December 4, 2024
February 14, 2025
The Committees of the Board as per Companies Act, 2013 are as under:
V Audit Committee
V Nomination and Remuneration Committee
V Stakeholders Relationship Committee
V Management and Finance Committee
The details of composition of the Committees of Board of Directors are as under:-
During the period under review, the Audit Committee had met six times i.e. on May 27, 2024, August 8, 2024, September 2, 2024,November 12, 2024, December 4, 2024 and February 14, 2025. The details of composition of the Audit Committee are as under:-
Sl. No.
Chairman/ Members
1.
Shri Deepak Kumar Agarwalla1
Chairman
2.
Shri Rama Shankar Gupta
Member
3.
Smt. Sonam Agarwal
4.
Smt. Shilpi Modi
5.
Shri Asit Baran Dasgupta#
Mechanism/ Whistle Blower Policy have been uploaded on the website of the Company at www.incredibleindustries.co.in andmay be accessed at the following web-link: https://www.incredibleindustries.co.in/download/21592457662.pdf .
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee had met two times during the year i.e. on September 2, 2024 and February 14,2025. The details of composition of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee are as under:-
Sl. No. Name
1 Smt. Sonam Agarwal
2 Smt. Shilpi Modi
3 Shri Sanjay Kaloya
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee had met once during the financial year 2024-25 on February 14, 2025. The details ofcomposition of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee are as under:-
1 Shri Sanjay Kaloya
2 Shri Rama Shankar Gupta
3 Smt. Sonam Agarwal
The Management and Finance Committee had not met during the financial year 2024-25. The details of composition of theManagement and Finance Committee are as under:-
1 Shri Rama Shankar Gupta
2 Shri Sanjay Kaloya
3 Shri Niket Agarwal
In terms ofRegulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, top 1000 listed entitiesbased on market capitalization (calculated as on March 31 of every financial year) is required to include Business ResponsibilityReport describing the initiatives taken by the Company from an environmental, social and governance perspective, in theformat specified by SEBI with effect from December 26, 2019 and other than top 1000 listed entities may include the report onvoluntary basis. The Company falls under other than top 1000 listed entities and the preparation of the report is not mandatory.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and based on theinformation provided by the Management, the Board of Directors report that:
(i) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31,2025, the applicable accounting standardsread with requirements set out under Schedule III to the Act, have been followed and there are no material departures fromthe same;
(ii) The Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimatesthat are reasonable and prudent except as otherwise stated in the Notes to Financial Statements so as to give a true andfair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31,2025 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended onthat date;
(iii) The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
(iv) The Directors have prepared the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31,2025 on a 'going concern' basis;
(v) The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and are operating effectively; and
(vi) The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that suchsystems are adequate and operating effectively.
Our definition of 'Independence' of Directors is derived from Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 and Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the confirmation / disclosuresreceived from the Directors and on evaluation of the relationships disclosed, the following Non-Executive Directors areIndependent in terms of the above provisions :-
a) Shri Asit Baran Dasgupta (DIN: 02476594) (Retired w.e.f. close of business hours on September 15, 2024)
b) Shri Deepak Kumar Agarwalla (DIN: 05246888) (Appointed w.e.f. September 02, 2024)
c) Smt. Sonam Agarwal (DIN: 08054202)
d) Smt. Shilpi Modi (DIN: 02706881)
The Company had appointed Mr. Deepak Kumar Agarwalla (DIN: 05246888) as new Independent Director of the Company w.e.f.September 02, 2024 and Mr. Asit Baran Dasgupta was retired from the close of business hours on September 15, 2024 duringthe period under review.
The Company has received declaration from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that they meet thecriteria of independence as prescribed both under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 as well as under Regulation16 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force).
As on March 31, 2025, the Board comprises of six Directors namely Shri Rama Shankar Gupta (DIN: 07843716), Chairman andManaging Director (Executive), Shri Sanjay Kaloya (DIN: 07970640), Director (Non-Executive), Mr. Niket Agarwal (DIN: 07233888),Director (Non-Executive), Shri Deepak Kumar Agarwalla (DIN:05246888), Non-Executive Independent Director, Smt. SonamAgarwal (DIN: 08054202), Non-Executive Independent Woman Director and Smt. Shilpi Modi (DIN: 02706881), Non-ExecutiveIndependent Woman Director of the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, the Rules prescribed thereunder and your Company's Articles ofAssociation, Shri Niket Agarwal (DIN: 07233888) retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting being eligible, offershimself for re-appointment. The Board of Directors recommends the re-appointment of Shri Niket Agarwal (DIN: 07233888) atthe ensuing 46th Annual General Meeting. The resume and other information regarding re-appointment of Shri Niket Agarwal(DIN: 07233888) as required under Regulation 36 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 (the "SEBI LODR”) will be given in the Notice convening the ensuing 46th Annual GeneralMeeting.
Shri Rama Shankar Gupta (DIN: 07843716), Chairman and Managing Director, Shri Amit Agrawal, Chief Financial Officer and ShriBharat Agarwal, Company Secretary are the Whole-time Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) of the Company as on Financial Yearending March 31,2025.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company based on the recommendation of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee, has formulated a Remuneration Policy. The Company's Remuneration Policy is available on the weblink https://www.incredibleindustries.co.in/download/21592457707.pdf .
The Remuneration Policy of the Company, inter alia, includes the aims and objectives, principles of remuneration, guidelines forremuneration to Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors, fixed and variable components in the remuneration package,criteria for identification of the Board Members and appointment of senior management.
The criteria for identification of the Board Members including that for determining qualification, positive attributes, independenceetc. are summarily given hereunder:
• The Board member shall possess appropriate skills, qualification, characteristics and experience. The objective is to havea Board with diverse background and experience in business, government, academics, technology, human resources,social responsibilities, finance, law etc. and in such other areas as may be considered relevant or desirable to conduct theCompany's business in appropriate manner.
• Independent Director shall be person of integrity and expertise and experience and/or someone who the Committee/Board believes could contribute to the growth/philosophy/strategy of the Company.
• In evaluating the suitability of individual Board Members, the Committee takes into account many factors, including generalunderstanding of the Company's business dynamics, global business, social perspective, educational and professionalbackground and personal achievement.
• Director should possess high level of personal and professional ethics, integrity and values. He / She should be able tobalance the legitimate interest and concern of all the Company's stakeholder in arriving at decisions, rather than advancingthe interest of a particular constituency.
• Director must be willing to devote sufficient time and energy in carrying out their duties and responsibilities effectively.He/She must have the aptitude to critically evaluate management's working as a part of a team in an environment ofcollegiality and trust.
• The Committee evaluates each individual with the objective of having a group that best enables the success of theCompany's business and achieves its objectives.
During the year, your company has duly complied with the provision of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. The particularsof loans given, investments made, guarantees given under the provisions of Section 186 read with Rule 11 of the Companies(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 are provided in the notes to the Financial Statements.
Disclosures regarding material variations as specified in Regulation 32(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 is not required to be furnished as no such events took place during the year.
Risk management is the process of identification, assessment and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated efforts tominimize, monitor and mitigate/control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization ofopportunities. The Company has a well-defined process to ensure risks are identified and steps to treat them are put in placeat the right level in the management.
In terms of the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(9) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations 2015, the Company has developed and implemented the Risk Management Policy. The Company
has taken adequate measures to mitigate various risk encountered. There are no risks which in the opinion of the Board threatenthe existence of the Company. However, some of the risks which may pose challenges are set out in the Management Discussionand Analysis Report which forms a part of this report.
Company's industrial relations continued to be harmonious during the period under review. The human resource philosophyand strategy of your Company have been designed to attract and retain the best talent, creating a workplace environment thatkeeps employees engaged, motivated and encourages innovation. Your Company has qualified and talented human resourcesat all levels of operation. It has put concerted efforts for continuous learning and training to ensure that strong and credibleleadership is developed.
The manufacture of steel involves steps that are potentially hazardous if not executed with due care. The Company maintains thehighest safety standards within its operating units and is an ISO certified (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 & 45001:2018) organization.Further, there is a team of professionals who conducts regular training programs to implement the concept of maintain safeoperations among the employees and to educate the team on safety norms and procedures to be followed in an unfortunatesituation.
In lines with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has framed its Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) Policy for the development and benefit of the weaker section of the society and the same is approved by the erstwhileCSR Committee and the Board of Directors of the Company. The CSR Policy of the Company provides a road map for its CSRactivities. The purpose of CSR Policy is to devise an appropriate strategy and focus on its CSR initiatives and lay down the broadprinciples on the basis of which the Company will fulfill its CSR objectives. As per the said policy, the Company follows thestrategy of discharging its CSR responsibilities related to social service through various trusts/societies in addition to its owninitiatives and donations made to other non-government organizations.
The CSR Policy has been uploaded on the Company's website at www.incredibleindustries.co.in and may be accessed at thelink https://www.incredibleindustries.co.in/download/Corporate%20Social%20Responsibility%20(CSR)%20Policy1736154669.pdf . Pursuant to the requirements under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, a report on CSRactivities and initiatives taken during the year in the prescribed format is given in Annexure-B, which is annexed hereto andforms part of the Board's Report.
The Company has been playing a pro-active role in the socio economic growth and has contributed to all spheres ranging fromhealth, education, hygiene and empowerment of women, environment conservation etc. The Company becomes the part ofsome of the social programs in India, touching the lives of hundreds of people positively by supporting such programs. Duringthe Year 2024-25, Company CSR activities are deployed through NGO's namely M/s. Friends of Tribals Society and Central KolkataChartered Accountant Association to promote education in the society.
Disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 readwith Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and the prescribedparticulars of remuneration of employees pursuant to Section 134(3)(q) and Section 197(12) read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016, are given in Annexure - C to the Board'sReport and forms part of this report.
Risk management is the continuing process to identify, analysis, evaluate and treat loss exposures to monitor risk control andfinancial resources to mitigate the adverse effects of loss. In today's complex business environment, effective risk managementis critical to success of any business. The Company has a risk management team, which periodically evaluating the risks
associated with the business and taking necessary initiatives to minimize its impact. This also helps the Company in takingbusiness decisions with balanced risks and rewards comparison. The risk management framework ensures compliance withthe requirements of relevant Regulations under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
In terms of Regulation 25(7) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company hasin place a system of conducting the Familiarization Programme for Independent Director to familiarize them with their roles,rights, responsibilities in the company, nature of the industry in which the company operates, business model of the company,etc., through various initiatives. The said policy is uploaded on the Company's website at www.incredibleindustries.co.in andmay be accessed at the link https://www.incredibleindustries.co.in/download/Familiarisation%20Programme%20For%20Independent%20Director1725301721.pdf .
During the FY 2024-25, the Company had conducted two familiarization programme for Independent Directors of the Companyas under-
a) Major roles of Independent Director in evaluating various Corporate decisions on September 02, 2024.
b) Discussion on SEBI LODR Regulations on February 14, 2025.
In terms of Regulation 8(1) of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 as amended from time to time (the"Regulations”), the Board of Directors had framed the "Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished PriceSensitive Information” and in terms of Regulation 9(1) of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 as amended fromtime to time (the "Regulations”), a new "Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report Trading by Designated Persons andImmediate Relatives of Designated Persons” is hereby framed.
All Board of Directors and the designated employees have confirmed compliance with the applicable Code during the financialyear.
Both code is available on the website www.incredibleindustries.co.in of the Company and may be accessed at the link https://www.incredibleindustries.co.in/download/21671789833.pdf and https://www.incredibleindustries.co.in/download/21671789778.pdf .
The Board of directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, Board committees and individual directorspursuant to sub-section 3(p) of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the corporate governance requirements asprescribed by Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI”) under Regulation 17 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from all the directors on the basis of the criteriasuch as the Board composition and structure, effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the board after seeking inputs from the committee members on thebasis of the criteria such as the composition of committees, effectiveness of committee meetings etc. The criteria for evaluationof Directors inter alia includes factors such as engagement, strategic planning and vision, team spirit and consensus building,effective leadership, domain knowledge, management qualities, team work abilities, achievements, understanding andawareness, integrity, ethics, value and openness.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC”) reviewed the performance of the individual directorson the basis of the criteria such as the contribution of the individual director to the Board and committee meetings likepreparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings etc. In addition,the Chairman was also evaluated on the key aspects of his role.
In a separate meeting of Independent Directors held on February 14, 2025, performance of non-independent directors,performance of the board as a whole and performance of the Chairman was evaluated, taking into account the views ofexecutive directors and non-executive directors. The matter was also discussed in the board meeting held on February 14,2025 at which the performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors was discussed. The performance ofIndependent Directors has been evaluated based on the guidelines as provided under Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013.The evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board except by the Director being evaluated. Thedirectors were satisfied with the evaluation results, which reflected the overall engagement of the Board and its Committeeswith the Company.
The Company does not have any subsidiaries, joint ventures and associate companies. So, the required disclosure is notapplicable to the Company.
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposit within the meaning of Sections 73 and 74 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 (including any statutory modification(s) orre-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force).
The Company does not have received any significant and material orders passed by the Regulators, Courts and Tribunals duringthe period under review.
There are no application made or any proceedings initiated / pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 duringthe period under review.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENTAND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITHTHE REASONS THEREOF.
The Company had not approached to the Banks and Financial Institution for One Time Settlement (OTS) for loan taken by it fromthem during the period under review.
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The scopeand authority of the Internal Audit function is defined in the Internal Audit Manual. To maintain its objectivity and independence,the Internal Auditor reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board & to the Chairman & Managing Director.
The CEO and CFO certification provided in the Annual Report discusses the adequacy of the Company's Internal Control Systemand Audit.
The Internal Auditor monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal control system in the Company, itscompliance with operating systems, accounting procedures and policies at all locations of the Company. Based on the reportof internal audit function, process owners undertake corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen thecontrols. Significant audit observations and recommendations along with corrective actions thereon are presented to the AuditCommittee of the Board.
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements. During the year, suchcontrols were tested and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were observed.
At the 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on the 16th September, 2021, M/s. R. Gopal & Associates,Chartered Accountants, having (Firm Registration No. 000846C) allotted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office for a term of 5 (Five) years from the conclusion of42nd AGM till the conclusion of the 47th AGM of the Company.
The Company has received a letter from the Statutory Auditors pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act,2013 confirming that their appointment will be within the prescribed limits under the Companies Act, 2013 and that they arenot disqualified for the said appointment.
The Companies Amendment Act, 2017 has omitted the requirement of ratification of the appointment of statutory auditors atevery Annual General Meeting with effect from May 7, 2018. Hence the ratification of appointment of Statutory Auditors at theensuing 46th Annual General Meeting is not required.
The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditors'Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark. Further, the Statutory Auditors have notreported any incident of fraud u/s 143(12) of the Companies Act 2013, during the year under review.
In terms of the provisions of Section 148(1) and all other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with theCompanies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, maintenance of cost records has been specified by the Central Government foryour Company and such accounts and records are made and maintained by your Company as per the requirements of the Actduring the period under review. Further, your Company has appointed M/s. Dipak Lal & Associates, Cost Accountants (a CostAudit Firm), as Cost Auditor of the Company for the Financial year 2025-26 to carry out audit of cost records of the Company,who was also the Cost Auditor for the Financial year 2024-25. The remuneration proposed to be paid to them in Financial Year2025-26 requires ratification by the shareholders of the Company. In view of this, your ratification for payment of remunerationto Cost Auditors is being sought at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The report issued by the cost auditor for the FinancialYear 2024-25 is self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016, the Board has appointed M/s. M R & Associates, a firm of Practicing CompanySecretaries, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year endedMarch 31,2025 is annexed herewith marked as Annexure - D to this Report.
During the period under review, the Adjudicating Officer passed an adjudication Order dated May 13, 2022 pertaining toadjudication proceedings initiated on Company in the matter of suspected shell companies, imposing a penalty of Rs. 7,00,000/-(Rupees Seven Lakhs Only) on the Company under the relevant rules and regulations. However, the enforcement of this orderis subject to the outcome of Civil Appeal No. 4741 of 2021 titled SEBI vs. Suzlon Energy Ltd & Anr pending before the Hon'bleSupreme Court. The appeal is pending as on March 31, 2025. Apart from the above, the report is self-explanatory and do notcall for any further comments.
Pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing and Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR)Regulations, 2015 and Section 204 of the Act read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, the Audit Committee and Board of Directors have approved and recommended the appointment ofM/s. MR & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice, as Secretarial Auditors of the Company to conduct secretarialaudit for a period of 5 (Five) years commencing from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029- 30, for approval of the Members at ensuingAnnual General Meeting of the Company. Brief resume and other details of M/s. MR & Associates, a firm of Company Secretaries
in Practice, are separately disclosed in the Notice of ensuing AGM. M/s. MR & Associates, have given their consent to act asSecretarial Auditors of the Company and confirmed that their aforesaid appointment (if made) would be within the prescribedlimits under the Act & Rules made thereunder and SEBI LODR Regulations. They have also confirmed that they are not disqualifiedto be appointed as Secretarial Auditors in terms of provisions of the Act & Rules made thereunder and SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
According to the provisions of Section 188 read with Section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013, all transactions entered withRelated Parties during the financial year 2024-25 were on arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business of theCompany.
All Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. Prior omnibus approval of Audit Committeeis obtained for the transactions which are of a foreseen and repetitive nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to omnibusapproval so granted along with a statement giving details of all related party transactions is placed before the Audit Committee.
The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company's website www.incredibleindustries.co.in and may be accessed at the link https://www.incredibleindustries.co.in/download/21650358708.pdf .
Your Directors draw attention of the members to Note 32 to the financial statement which sets out related partydisclosures.
Moreover, during the year under review, the Company has entered into materially significant related party transactions andthe relevant disclosure of information pursuant to Section 134(3) (h) of the Act read with rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 has been shown in AOC-2, annexed herewith marked as Annexure - E to this report.
During the year under review, no amount had been transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) as no amountwas due and payable.
Your Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment free workplace for every individual working in theCompany. Your Company always endeavors to create and provide an environment that is free from discrimination andharassment including sexual harassment.
In accordance with "The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” andin order to provide for the effective enforcement of the basic human right of gender equality and guarantee against sexualharassment and abuse, more particularly against sexual harassment at work places, your Company has constituted an InternalComplaint Committee and adopted a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace. The policy aims to providethe effective enforcement of basic human right of gender equality and guarantee against sexual harassment and abuse. YourCompany hereby declare that it has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee ofWoman at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
During the year, there was no complaint lodged with the Internal Complaint Committee, formed under "The Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013”
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the draft Annual Returnof the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 is uploaded on the website of the Company at https://www.incredibleindustries.co.in/menu-details.php?cat=investor-services&sub=annual-return . The final Annual Return shall beuploaded in the same web link after the said Annual Return is filed with the Registrar of Companies, West Bengal.
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2)(e) of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is presented in a separate section forming part of the AnnualReport.
Your Directors are pleased to report that your Company strives to ensure that best corporate governance practices are identified,adopted and consistently followed. Your Company believes that good governance is the basis for sustainable growth of thebusiness and for enhancement of stakeholder's value.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate sectiontitled 'Report on Corporate Governance' has been included in this Annual Report along with the certificate obtained from M/s.MR & Associates, a firm of Practicing Company Secretaries certifying compliance with the conditions of corporate governance asstipulated under relevant Regulations of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and annexedwith the report on Corporate Governance.
The Company complies with all applicable secretarial standards as issued and notified by Institute of Company Secretaries ofIndia.
Certain statement in this Report concerning to our growth prospects, particularly those which relate to Management Discussion& Analysis Report, describing the Company's objectives, projections, estimates, expectations or predictions may be 'forwardlooking statements' within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results could however differ materially fromthose expressed or implied. The risk and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, importantfactors that could make a difference to the Company's operations such as global and domestic demand-supply conditions,finished goods prices, raw materials and fuels cost and availability, transportation costs, changes in Government regulations andtax structure, economic developments within India and other factors such as litigation and industrial relations. The Companydoes not undertake to update any forward looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of theCompany.
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for significant contribution made by employees of the Company ateach level, through their dedication, hard work and commitment. The Board places on record its appreciation for the continuedco-operation and support extended to the Company by various Banks, Financial Institutions, Stock Exchanges, NSDL and CDSL,Vendors, Customers, Consultants, Central and State Government bodies, Dealers, and other Business Associates. The Boarddeeply acknowledges the trust and confidence placed by the consumers of the Company and, above all, the shareholders.
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Rama Shankar Gupta Sanjay Kaloya
Date: 28.05.2025 Chairman and Managing Director Director
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All the recommendations made by the Committee are duly accepted and approved by the Board of Directors.
Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy
In compliance with provisions of Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 22 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Company has framed a Vigil Mechanism / Whistle Blower Policy to deal with unethical behaviour, actualor suspected fraud or violation of the Company's code of conduct or ethics policy, if any. The Company has also providedadequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors who express their concerns. The Company has alsoprovided direct access to the chairman of the Audit Committee on reporting issues concerning the interests of co-employeesand the Company. During the year under review, no personnel had been denied access to the Audit Committee. The Vigil