Your Directors take pleasure in presenting the 23rd (Twenty Third) Integrated Annual Report along with the Audited standalone and consolidatedFinancial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31,2025.
The highlights of the financial performance of the Company, for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 are as below:
(D in Crores)
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from operations and other income
6617.89
6764.85
15368.13
13354.20
Earnings before Interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation(EBITDA)
921.34
732.65
2096.16
1729.00
Less: Interest (Finance Cost)
49.88
57.93
143.92
133.28
Profit before Depreciation/amortization and taxes (PBDAT)
871.46
674.72
1952.24
1595.72
Less: Depreciation and amortization
211.00
218.68
711.17
656.04
Share in Profit/(Loss) of Associate and Joint Venture
0.00
0.12
Exceptional Items
Profit before tax (PBT)
660.46
456.04
1241.19
939.80
Adjustments for taxation
Current Tax
172.28
112.48
237.43
(100.25)
Deferred Tax
(1.44)
(7.84)
94.50
11.05
Profit after tax (PAT)
489.62
351.40
909.26
1029.00
Other comprehensive income for the year
55.07
67.80
130.88
66.92
Total comprehensive earning for the year
544.69
419.20
1040.14
1095.92
Note: Figures for the previous periods have been regrouped and reclassified, wherever necessary.
The Standalone Revenue from Operations and Other Income forthe financial year 2024-25 stood at H 6617.89 crores (P.Y H 6764.85)representing a decline of 2.17%. During the financial year ended 31stMarch, 2025, your Company recorded a profit before tax of H 660.46crores as against H 456.04 crores in previous financial year an increaseof 44.83%. Net profit after tax also increased by 39.33% at H 489.62crores compared to H 351.40 crores in previous financial year. EBIDTAwas increased from H 732.65 crore in F.Y 2023-24 to H 921.34 crorein F.Y 2024-25.
The consolidated Revenue from Operations and Other Income hasincreased from H 13354.20 crores in F.Y 2023-24 to H 15368.13 croresin F.Y 2024-25 representing a growth of 15.08%. PBT increased from
H 939.8 crores in F.Y 2023-24 to H 1241.19 crores in the F.Y 2024-25, agrowth of 32.07%. PAT decreased from H 1029.00 crores in F.Y 2023¬24 to H 909.26 crores in F.Y 2024-25, a decrease of 11.64%. EBIDTAincreased from H 1729.00 crores in F.Y 2023-24 to H 2096.16 croresin F.Y 2024-25.
The Company does not propose to transfer any amount to the reservefrom surplus during the current financial year.
Brief highlight of the production on Y-O-Y basis of the Company incomparison to the installed capacity is as mentioned below:
STANDALONE
F.Y
' 2024-25
F.'
Y 2023-24
Sl. Particulars
No.
Effective InstalledCapacity (MTPA)
Production
(MTPA)
Capacity
Utilisation
(%)
1. IRON PELLET
2. SPONGE IRON
3. BILLETS
4. LONG PRODUCT
5. FERRO PRODUCT
3000000 2053145 68%1353000 1250898 92%862480 840043 97%920000 739196 80%112000 90689 81%
3000000 1951880 65%1254000 1113106 89%862480 788643 91%920000 689437 75%112000 84546 75%
CONSOLIDATED
Sl" ParticularsNo.
Y 2023-24Production(MTPA)
6000000
3838755
64%
6000000 3649370 61%
2971409
2662213
90%
2898000 2321595 80%
2006960
1790277
89%
2006960 1595558 80%
2074000
1628973
78%
2074000 1478751 71%
219920
283266
128%
219920 244404 111%
6. ALUMINIUM
40000
20988
52%
24000 16307 68%
7. STAINLESS STEEL
220000
189999
86%
150000 90773 61%
8. PIG IRON
385000
208196
54%
9. CR COIL / CR
80000
31488
39%
Further, comparison of Standalone and Consolidated product wise Sales of the Current financial year to the Previous financial year is asmentioned below:
Sl.
F.Y 2024-25
F.Y 2023-24
Quantity
Amount
(MT)
(J In Crores)
(? In Crores)
1.
IRON PELLET
635344
544.61
693216
609.24
2.
SPONGE IRON
496408
1243.34
416986
1106.22
3.
BILLETS
102342
404.09
101108
419.84
4.
LONG PRODUCT
710903
3201.11
661027
3120.41
5.
FERRO PRODUCT
55458.3
680.32
55860
732.25.
Amount(? In Crores)
841319
727.31
1032762
922.46
1013407
2568.27
873851
2341.73
174842
693.99
157806
656.90
1489068
6710.48
1328714
6279.44
199760
1915.74
178248
1699.36
6.
ALUMINIUM
20791
715.27
16602
537.65
7.
STAINLESS STEEL
84404
1110.63
51700
584.77
8.
CR COIL
17862
123.01
-
9.
CR SHEETS
2397
13.97
10.
PIG IRON
94785
320.45
11.
PIPE -RHS/SHS
399
1.84
During FY'25, production of steel increased by 7.48% (y-o-y) to hit arecord of 4.97 MTPA as against 4.63 MT in FY'24, whereas the salesof various steel products during FY'25, also reached the highestever level of 2.00 MTPA, an increase of 3.75% (y-o-y) as compared to1.93 MT in FY'24.
On Consolidated basis the production increased from 9.36 MTPA to10.67 MTPA, a growth of around 12.34% y-o-y basis, whereas Salesincreased from 3.64 MTPA to 3.94 MTPA, a growth of 8.22% y-o-y basis.
Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd. is a leading integrated metalproducing company with a focus on long steel products and ferroalloys. It is amongst the largest producers of ferro alloys in terms of
installed capacity and the fourth-largest player in the sponge ironindustry. The Company is primarily engaged in the production oflong steel products such as iron pellets, sponge iron, steel billets, TMT,structural products, wire rods, aluminium and stainless steel.
In terms of Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board ofIndia (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, ('SEBI Listing Regulations'), the Board of Directors of yourCompany had formulated and approved the Dividend DistributionPolicy which sets out the parameters and circumstances to beconsidered by the Board in determining the distribution of dividendto its shareholders and / or retaining profits earned. The said Policymay be accessed on the website of the Company at:
https://www.shyammetalics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/
Dividend_Distribution_Policy.pdf.
During the year under review, your Board had initially declared aninterim dividend @ 22.5% J 2.25/- per equity share) on 28th January,2025. The same was paid on 13th February, 2025.
Further, the Board has recommended final dividend @ 22.5%(H 2.25/- per equity share) for the Financial Year 2024-25 on 9th May,2025 for the consideration of the Shareholders at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting.
The dividend recommendation is in accordance with the DividendDistribution Policy of the company. Further, in terms of the provisionsof the Finance Act, 2020, dividend shall be taxed in the hands ofshareholders and the Company shall withhold tax at source at theapplicable rates as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.
During the period under review, the Company, on a consolidatedbasis spent H 6,584 Crores on capital projects largely towards ongoinggrowth projects in India, essential sustenance and replacementschemes. During the period under review, the board has approvedan additional capex cost of H 810 crores by planning to enhancetheir integrated capacity from 23.65 MTPA to 24.20 MTPA in statesof Orissa and West Bengal in phases which will be implemented inCompany and their wholly owned step-down subsidiaries to expandits business in near future.
During FY'25, the power generation was 150 MW as against143 MW in FY'24.
The SMEL Employee Stock Incentive Plan - 2023 (ESIP-2023) wasinitially approved by the shareholders of the Company via postalballot dated 7th July 2023. Subsequently, the plan was amendedand approved by the shareholders in their meeting held on 21stSeptember 2023. Accordingly, ESIP-2023 was introduced with twodistinct schemes:
1. SMEL Performance ESOP Scheme (ESOP - 2023)
2. SMEL Loyalty ESOP Scheme (ESOP II - 2023)
All the eligible employees of the Company and of its subsidiary(ies)on exclusive basis, whether in or outside India, including any Director,whether Whole-time or not (other than employees/ directors whoare Promoters or belonging to the Promoter Group, IndependentDirectors and Directors holding directly or indirectly more than ten(10%) percent of the outstanding equity shares of the Company)were granted Stock Options subject to their eligibility as may be
determined under ESIP - 2023 in accordance with the provisions ofthe applicable laws and the provisions of SEBI (Share Based EmployeeBenefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. This grant of stocksunder ESIP does not form part of the remuneration payable to anyExecutive and/or Non-Executive Directors.
Grant of Stock Options
• At its meeting held on 25th September 2023, the Nominationand Remuneration Committee granted 8,59,738 stock optionsto 62 eligible employees under ESOP-2023 at an exercise priceof H 326 per option at 25% discount to the market price.
• At its subsequent meeting on 27th September 2023, theCommittee granted 17,000 Stock Options to 1 eligible employeesat a price of H 331 i.e. at a discount of 25% under ESOP - 2023and 2,16,000 Stock Options to 5 eligible employees at a priceof H 221 i.e. at a discount of 50% on the market price underESOP II - 2023.
ESOP Stock Options Granted to the following Directors under LoyaltyScheme (ESOP II - 2023)
Mr. Deepak Agarwal - 69,000 stock options (3-year vesting)
Mr. Dev Kumar Tiwari - 52,000 stock options (3-year vesting)
Vesting Schedule
Under ESOP - 2023:
Vesting Date
Vestin^^^
1st Anniversary
20%
2nd Anniversary
23%
3rd Anniversary
4th Anniversary
34%
Under ESOP II - 2023:
40%
30%
Vesting on First Anniversary
The first tranche of options vested on the first anniversary of the
respective grant dates:
• On 25th September 2024, 20% of options (i.e. 1,50,045 options)vested for 53 eligible employees under ESOP-2023.
• On 27th September 2024, 3,400 options (20% of the grant)vested for 1 eligible employee under ESOP-2023 and 86,400options (40% of the grant) vested for 5 eligible employeesunder ESOP II-2023.
Exercise of Stock Options
Consequent upon the vesting of the Stock Options, forty eligible employees exercised their vested options on 6th March, 2025 as under:
Scheme
Shares Transferred
No. of Employees
Amount Realized (J)
ESOP I
1,03,445
35
3,37,46,073
ESOP II
86,400
5
1,90,94,400
Out of the above, the following Directors exercised their vestingOptions under ESOP II - 2023:
• Mr. Deepak Agarwal - 27,600 stock options
• Mr. Dev Kumar Tiwari - 20800 stock options
The necessary accounting for the above has been made in thebooks of accounts in the respective period. Details of the accountingmethod in accordance with Ind AS 102 - Shared Based Payment,have been provided in the respective notes of the standalone andconsolidated financial statements.
Further, the disclosure in terms of Regulation 14 of the SEBI (SBEB &SE Regulations), 2021 is available on the website of the Company atthe web-link https://www.shyammetalics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ESOP-Disclosure-2025.pdf
Certificate from M/s MKB & Associates, the secretarial auditor confirmingthat"SMEL Employee Stock Incentive Plan - 2023 ("ESIP - 2023") sub dividedinto SMEL Performance ESOP Scheme ("ESOP - 2023") and SMEL LoyaltyESOP Scheme ("ESOP II - 2023") have been implemented in accordancewith the SEBI (SBEB & SE) Regulations, 2021 has been obtained and thesame is available for electronic inspection of the Members during theAGM of the Company.
There have been no material change(s) and commitment(s), exceptelsewhere stated in this report, affecting the financial position of theCompany between the end of the financial year of the Company i.e.March 31,2025 and the date of this Report.
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Companyduring the financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
The Company has updated the financial credit rating to AA/Positive forlong term banking facilities and A1 for short term banking facilities
by CRISIL. The rating emphasizes the financial strength of the Companyin terms of the highest safety with regard to timely fulfilment of itsfinancial obligations.
The above rating continues to draw strength from promoter's experience,operational efficiency by virtue of having an integrated plant, productionof value-added products fetching higher margins, increasing profit levelsand moderate its financial position.
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("theAct"), the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and Ind AS, the AuditedConsolidated Financial Statements are provided in the Annual Report.
During the FY' 2024-25, there was no change in the Authorised ShareCapital of the Company. The Authorised Share Capital of the Company is H4,00,00,00,000/- (Rupees Four Hundred Crores) divided into 40,00,00,000Equity Shares of H 10/- each.
There has been no change in the Paid-Up Capital of the Companyas on 31st March, 2025. The Paid-Up Capital of the Company isH 2,79,13,18,530/- (Rupees Two Hundred Seventy-Nine Crore ThirteenLacs Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred And Thirty) divided into27,91,31,853 Equity Shares of H 10/- each.
During the financial year 2024-25, Shyam SEL and Power Limited(SSPL) was the Material subsidiary pursuant to Regulation 16 of theSEBI Listing Regulations.
As on 31st March, 2025, following are the step-down subsidiariesof the company:
1. Shyam Energy Limited
2. Shree Venkateshwara Electrocast Private Limited
3. Ramsarup Industries Limited
4. Shyam Metalics International DMCC
5. S S Natural Resources Private Limited
6. Meadow Housing Private Limited
7. Whispering Developers Private Limited
8. Nirjhar Commodities Private Limited
9. Shree Sikhar Iron & Steel Private Limited
10. SMEL Steel Structural Private Ltd.
Consequent upon the purchase of the entire stake of SMEL SteelStructural Private Ltd. by Shyam SEL and Power Limited (SSPL) on 23thAugust, 2024, it has become the wholly-owned subsidiary of SSPLand step-down subsidiary of SMEL.
The Company has one Associate namely, Meghana Vyapaar PrivateLimited and another Associate namely Kolhan Complex PrivateLimited through its subsidiary, SSPL.
The Company has one Joint Venture namely MJSJ Coal Limitedand another Joint Venture namely Kalinga Energy & Power Limitedthrough its subsidiary, SSPL.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors reviewed theaffairs of its subsidiaries. There has been no material change in thenature of the business of the subsidiaries.
A separate statement containing performance and highlights ofFinancial Statements of subsidiaries, associates and joint venturesis provided in the prescribed Form AOC-1 as Annexure - I and isannexed to this report pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act read withRule 5 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Pursuant to the provision of section 136 of the Act, the Auditedstandalone and consolidated financial statements of the companyfor the financial year ended 31st March 2025 along with relevantdocuments and separate audited financial statements in respect ofsubsidiaries are available on the website of the Company at www.shyammetalics.com.
During the period under review, one of the subsidiary of SSPL; ShyamMetalics Flat Product Private Limited has amalgamated with SSPLpursuant to the Order dated 17th March, 2025 of the Hon'ble NationalCompany Law Tribunal (NCLT), Kolkata bench under section 230- 232
of the Companies Act, 2013. The appointed date of the amalgamationscheme was 1st April, 2024.
There have been no joint ventures and associates during the yearunder review that have become or ceased to be the joint venturesand associates.
The Company has formulated a policy for determining "MaterialSubsidiary" in terms of Regulation 16(c) of Listing Regulations. Thepolicy may be accessed on the website of the Company at: https://www.shyammetalics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Policy-for-determining-Material-Subsidiary.pdf.
Mr. Mahabir Prasad Agarwal (DIN:00235780) stepped down asthe Chairman and Non-executive Director of the Company, witheffective from closure of business hours of May 9, 2025. The Boardacknowledged that, Mr. Agarwal, the founding architect of theCompany, has played a pivotal role in shaping its legacy. His strategicforesight, unwavering commitment to excellence, and principledleadership have been instrumental in transforming the Companyfrom modest beginnings into a respected institution known forinnovation, resilience, and value creation and accordingly placed onrecord its deep appreciation.
Mr. Mahabir Prasad Agarwal was conferred upon the honorary titleof "Chairman Emeritus'" by the Board with profound admirationand gratitude in recognition of invaluable contribution, exceptionalvisionary leadership as a Chairman of the Board. While the role ishonorary and does not carry executive responsibilities. it is decidedby the Board to invite him in all the Board Meeting during his lifetime.
The Board in its meeting held on 9th May, 2025 has appointed Mr.Brij Bhushan Agarwal (DIN: 01125056) as the Executive Chairmanof the board w.e.f. 10th May 2025 on the recommendations ofthe Nomination and Remuneration Committee considering hisexceptional leadership, deep institutional knowledge, strategicforesight, which have significantly contributed to the Company'sgrowth, operational excellence, and stakeholder value creation andaccordingly, he has been re-designated as Chairman and ManagingDirector (CMD) of the company.
The redesignation is a strategic decision to formally align his evolvingleadership role with the dynamic needs of the Company. The Boardbelieves this unified role will enhance agility, decision-makingefficiency, and accountability, especially during this crucial phase ofexpansion and transformation.
During the year under review, there has been the following changesin the composition of the Board.
1. Mr. Chandra Shekhar Verma (DIN: 00121756) has beenappointed as an Independent Director of the Company for thefirst term of five consecutive years commencing from 4th July,2024 to 3rd July 2029. The requisite approval of the shareholdersin this regard was taken in the last Annual General Meeting heldon 6th September, 2024.
The Board is of the opinion that, Mr. Chandra Shekhar Verma isa person of integrity, expertise and competent experience andproficiency to serve the company as an independent director ofthe company that will strengthen the composition of the Board.
2. Mr. Yudhvir Singh Jain (DIN: 06507365), Independent Directorceased to be Director due to his sudden demise on 24thOctober, 2024.
In terms of the provisions of Section 152 of the Act read with theArticles of Association of the Company, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal(DIN: 00232938), Director and Mr. Deepak Agarwal (DIN: 00560010),Director retires by rotation and being eligible, offer themselves for re¬appointment. Members approval is being sought at the ensuing AGMfor their re-appointment.
During the financial year under review, Mr. Brij Bhushan Agarwal,Vice-Chairman & Managing Director of the Company, has receiveda remuneration of ? 2.40 crores from the Company. Further, hehas also drawn a remuneration of ? 2.40 crores from M/s, ShyamSel and Power Limited, the wholly owned material subsidiary.
During the financial year under review, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal,Joint Managing Director, of the Company has received a remunerationof ?60 lakhs from the Company. Further, he has also drawn aremuneration of ?60 lakhs from M/s. Shyam Sel and Power Limited,the wholly owned material subsidiary.
During the period under Review, the Non-Executive Directors (NEDs)of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transaction with theCompany, other than the sitting fees and commission, as applicable,received by them.
As on 31st March, 2025 and in terms of Section 149 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 Mr. Kishan Gopal Baldwa, Mr. Nand Gopal Khaitan, Mr.Malay Kumar De, Mr. Shashi Kumar, Mr. Chandra Shekhar Verma andMs. Rajni Mishra are the Independent Directors of the Company.
In the opinion of the Board, all the Directors as well as the directorsproposed to be re-appointed possess the requisite qualification,experience and expertise and hold high standards of integrity. The listof key skills, expertise and core competencies of the Board is providedin the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Report. Allthe Independent Directors are exempted from the requirement ofpassing the proficiency test.
In terms of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, following are theKMPs of the Company as on 31st March, 2025:
a) Mr. Brij Bhushan Agarwal - Vice Chairman and Managing Director
b) Mr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal - Joint Managing Director
c) Mr. Deepak Agarwal - Whole-Time Director & Chief Financial Officer
d) Mr. Sheetij Agarwal - Whole-time Director
e) Mr. Dev Kumar Tiwari - Whole-time Director
f) Mr. Birendra Kumar Jain - Company Secretary
The Company has received the declarations from each of theIndependent Directors that they, respectively, meet the criteria ofindependence prescribed under Section 149 read with Schedule IVof the Act and rules made thereunder, as well as Regulations 16(1)(b) and 25(8) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Based on thedeclarations received, the Board considered the independence of
each of the Independent Directors in terms of above provisions andis of the view that they fulfil the criteria of independence and areindependent from the management.
In terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rulesframed thereunder, the Independent Directors of the Company haveregistered themselves with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs(IICA) and has confirmed to comply with the requirements of Rule 6(4)of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,2014 (as amended), within the prescribed timeline.
The Board of Directors understands the requirements of an effectiveBoard Evaluation process and accordingly conducts the PerformanceEvaluation every year in respect of the following:
• Board of Directors as a whole
• Committees of the Board of Directors
• Individual Directors including the Chairman of theBoard of Directors
In compliance with the requirements of the provisions of Section 178of the Act, the Listing Regulations and the Guidance Note on BoardEvaluation issued by SEBI in January, 2017, a performance evaluationwas carried out internally for the Board, Committees of the Board,Individual Directors including Chairman of the Board for the financialyear ended March, 2025. During the year under review, the Companyhas complied with all the criteria of evaluation as envisaged in the SEBICircular on Guidance Note on Board Evaluation such as preparation,participation, conduct and effectiveness.
The key objectives of conducting the Board evaluation process wereto ensure that the Board and various committees of the Board haveappropriate composition and they have been functioning collectivelyto achieve common business goals of the Company. Similarly, the keyobjectives of conducting performance evaluation of the Directorsthrough individual assessment and peer assessment were toascertain if the directors actively participate in the Board / committeemeetings and contribute to achieve the common business goalsof the Company.
All the Directors carry out the aforesaid performance evaluationin a confidential manner and provide their feedback on a ratingscale of 1 to 5 in the specified formats. The performance evaluationfeedback of all the Directors including Chairman is discussed bythe Independent Directors in their separate meeting and forwardtheir recommendation to the Chairperson of the Nomination andRemuneration Committee (NRC). Thereafter, the NRC forward therecommendation to the Board of Directors.
The outcome of such performance evaluation exercise was discussedduring the year at a separate meeting of the independent directorsheld on 27th January, 2025 and subsequently by the Nomination andRemuneration Committee held on 08th May, 2025. The NRC forwardedtheir recommendation based on such performance evaluationprocess to the Board of Directors.
After completion of internal evaluation process, the Board at itsmeeting held on 09th May, 2025 also discussed the performanceevaluation of the Board, its committees and individual directors.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors of theCompany was done by the entire Board of Directors, excluding theindependent directors being evaluated. The Board expressed itssatisfaction with the evaluation process and the results thereof.
The Independent Directors of your Company met on 27th January,2025 and 28th March, 2025, without the attendance of Non¬Independent Directors and members of the management. Aselaborated in the above para, the Independent Directors reviewedthe performance of all the Directors, the Committees of the Boardand the Board as a whole along-with the performance of theChairman of the Company and assessed the quality, timelines of flowof information between the management and the Board and otherrelevant parameters that is necessary for the Board to effectively andreasonably perform their duties.
The details of the training and familiarization program are providedin the Corporate Governance Report. Further, at the time of theappointment of an independent director, the Company issuesa formal letter of appointment outlining his / her role, function,duties and responsibilities. The format of the letter of appointmentis available on our website, at https://www.shyammetalics.com/wp-content/themes/shyam/assets/investors/announcement/terms-and-conditions-ID.pdf
Board Meetings:
The Board of Directors met 5 (five) times during the period underreview. The intervening gap between the meetings was within theperiod prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI(LODR) Regulations. For further details, please refer to the Report onCorporate Governance, which forms a part of this Annual Report.
Committee of the Board:
Pursuant to the various requirements under the Act and the ListingRegulations and to focus on specific areas and make informeddecisions in line with the delegated authority, the Board of Directorshas constituted the following committees:
• Audit Committee
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee
• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
• Stakeholders Relationship Committee
• Risk Management Committee
• Executive Committee
Details of composition, terms of reference and number of meetingsheld for respective Committees are given in the Report on CorporateGovernance, which forms a part of this Annual Report.
The Company's shares are listed on BSE Limited (BSE) withscrip code: 543299
and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) with scripcode SHYAMMETL. The Company has paid the requisite listing fees tothe Stock Exchanges for the financial year 2024-25.
As on the date of this report there were 27,91,31,853 of Equity Sharesof the Company Listed on the above Stock Exchanges.
The Company has not accepted/received any deposits during theyear under report, falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Actand the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
In terms of Section 188 of the Act read with rules framed thereunderand Regulation 23 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, your Companyhas in place Related Party Transactions Policy dealing with relatedparty transactions. The policy may be accessed at: https://www.shyammetalics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Policy-for-Transaction-with-Related-Parties.pdf.
During the year under review, all related party transactions enteredby the Company, were approved by the Audit Committee and wereat arm's length and in the ordinary course of business. Prior omnibusapproval is obtained for related party transactions which are ofrepetitive nature and entered in the ordinary course of business andon an arm's length basis. The Company did not have any contracts orarrangements with related parties in terms of Section 188(1) of theCompanies Act, 2013. There were no materially significant relatedparty transactions made by the Company during the year that wouldhave required the approval of the shareholders under Regulation 23of the Listing Regulations.
The Company did not enter into any contracts, arrangementsor transactions with related parties that fall under the scope ofSection 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. As required under theAct, the prescribed Form AOC-2 is appended as Annexure-II to theBoard's report.
Details of related party transactions entered by the Company,in terms of Ind AS-24 have been disclosed in the notes to thestandalone/consolidated financial statements forming part of thisAnnual Accounts 2024-25.
Details of Loans, Guarantees, Securities and Investments coveredunder the provisions of Section 186 of the Act are given in the notesto Financial Statements.
The Code of Conduct is based on the principle that business should beconducted in a professional manner with honesty and integrity andthereby enhancing the reputation of the company. The Code ensureslawful and ethical conduct in all affairs and dealing of the company.
The same can be accessed on the Company's website at weblink:https://www.shyammetalics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SMEL_Policy-Doc_Code-of-Conduct.pdf
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance withthe provisions of all applicable Secretarial Standards issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India and that such systems areadequate and operating effectively.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Act andRegulation 19 read with Part D of Schedule II of the SEBI (LODR)Regulations, the policy on Nomination and Remuneration ofDirectors, KMPs and Senior Management of your Company andthe criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes andIndependence of a director as specified in the relevant provision isuploaded on the website of the Company and may be accessed at:https://www.shyammetalics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nomination-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended, from time to time,a statement showing the names and other particulars of the topten employees and the employees drawing remuneration in excessof the limits set out in the said rules and the disclosures relatingto remuneration and other details required under the provisionsof Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 is annexed as Annexure-III to this report.
M/s. MSKA & Associates, Chartered Accountants was appointed asthe Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutiveyears from the conclusion of 21st Annual General Meeting till theconclusion of 26th Annual General Meeting of the Company on suchremuneration as shall be fixed by the Board of Directors from time totime in consultation with the Auditors.
The Auditors Report to the shareholders for the year under reviewdoes not contain any qualification or adverse remarks. No fraudhas been reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee of theCompany or to the Board. The Notes on Financial Statements referredto in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and do not call forfurther comments
In terms of the provisions of section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013,M/s. KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP were appointedas the Internal Auditors for FY 2024-25. The Audit Committee inconsultation with the Internal Auditors formulates the scope,functioning, periodicity and methodology for conducting theInternal Audit. The reports and deviations are regularly discussedwith the management and actions are taken, whenever necessaryand in parallel, the Audit Committee, inter-alia, reviews theInternal Audit Report
The Company has laid down adequate internal financial controls withappropriate checks and balance with reference to financial statementsand such internal financial controls are operating effectively. YourCompany has adopted policies and procedures for ensuring theorderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherenceto the Company's policies, safeguarding of its assets, preventionand detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness ofthe accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financialdisclosures. The Audit Committee of the Board periodically reviewsthe adequacy of the internal control systems for continuous updationand improvement therein. The Audit Committee also regularlyreviews and monitors the budgetary controls system of the companyas well as the system for cost control, financial control, accountingcontrols, physical verification etc. The Audit committee regularlyreviews that proper internal financial controls are in place includingwith reference to financial statements. During the year, such controlswere reviewed, and no reportable material weakness was observed.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company hadappointed M/s. MKB & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries(FRN: P2010WB042700) to conduct the Secretarial Audit of theCompany for the financial year 2024-25.
In terms of Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, FCSMukesh Chaturvedi, Practicing Company Secretary (COP No: 3390)was appointed as Secretarial Auditors of Shyam Sel and PowerLimited, a material unlisted subsidiary of the Company for thefinancial year 2024-25.
The Secretarial Audit Reports issued by M/s. MKB & Associates,Practising Company Secretaries, for the Company and FCS MukeshChaturvedi, Practicing Company Secretary for Shyam Sel and PowerLimited, are annexed herewith as Annexure-IV A and Annexure-IV Bto the Report.
The report of the Secretarial Auditors is self-explanatory, and it doesnot contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimerin the report issued by M/s. MKB & Associates, Company Secretaries.
Pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of SEBI Listingand Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations,2015 and Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 9of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014, the Audit Committee and Board of Directorshave approved and recommended the appointment of M/s. MKB& Associates, (Firm Registration Number: P2010WB042700) a firmof Company Secretaries in Practice, as Secretarial Auditors of theCompany to conduct secretarial audit for a period of 5 (Five) yearscommencing from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029- 30, for approval of theMembers at ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.Brief resume and other details of M/s. MKB & Associates, CompanySecretaries in Practice, are separately disclosed in the Noticeof ensuing AGM.
M/s. MKB & Associates, have given their consent to act as SecretarialAuditors of the Company and confirmed that their aforesaidappointment (if made) would be within the prescribed limits underthe Act & Rules made thereunder and SEBI LODR Regulations. Theyhave also confirmed that they are not disqualified to be appointedas Secretarial Auditors in terms of provisions of the Act & Rules madethereunder and SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
M/s. BSS & Associates (FRN: 001066), Cost Accountants, the CostAuditors of the Company submitted the cost Audit Report for theyear 2023-24 within the time limit prescribed under the Act and Rulesmade thereunder.
During the period under review, pursuant to Section 148 of the Actread with Rules framed thereunder, the Board had appointed M/s. BSS& Associates (FRN: 001066), Cost Accountants to conduct the Audit ofthe cost records of the company for the financial year 2024-25. TheReport of Cost Auditors for the Financial Year ended March 31,2025 isunder finalisation and will be filed with MCA within prescribed time.
The Board of Directors, on recommendation of Audit Committeeappointed M/s. BSS & Associates (FRN: 001066), Cost Accountants,as the Cost Auditors of the Company for auditing the cost recordsof the Company for the financial year 2025-26, subject to ratificationof remuneration by the Shareholders of the Company in the 23rdAGM of the Company. Accordingly, an appropriate resolutionseeking ratification of the remuneration of H 55000/- plus applicabletaxes and actual out of pocket expenses incurred in connectionwith the cost audit for the financial year 2025-26 is included in theNotice convening the 23rd AGM of the Company. The company hasreceived the necessary declaration and consent from the partner,Mr Abhimanyu Nayak (FCMA No. 30656) on behalf of M/s. BSS &Associates (FRN: 001066), Cost Accountants.
The Company is duly maintaining the cost accounts and records asspecified by the Central Government in compliance with Section 148of the Act read with the Rules made thereunder, as amended.
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditorsand Secretarial Auditors have not reported any instances of fraudscommitted in the Company by its officers or employees to the AuditCommittee under Section 143(12) of the Act, details of which need tobe mentioned in this Report.
The Company has in place a robust risk management frameworkwhich identifies and evaluates business risks and opportunities.The Company recognizes that these risks need to be managed andmitigated to protect the interest of the shareholders and stakeholders,to achieve the business objectives and enable sustainable growth.The risk management framework is aimed at effectively mitigatingthe Company's various business and operational risks, throughstrategic actions. Risk management is embedded in our criticalbusiness activities, functions and processes. The risks are reviewedfor the change in the nature and extent of the major risks identified
since the last assessment. It also provides control measures for riskand future action plans.
At Shyam Group, human capital is regarded as one of the most vitalassets driving the organization's long-term success. The Companyplaces significant emphasis on attracting, developing, and retainingtalented individuals across all levels. Recruitment processes arecarefully structured to ensure the right talent is brought in not justfor current needs, but also for future growth and capability building.
Training and development are deeply embedded in the organizationalculture. The Company operates a dedicated training centreequipped to facilitate knowledge sharing, functional upskilling, andleadership development. Training programs are designed based onbusiness needs, departmental goals, and individual developmentplans, ensuring employees are continually aligned with evolvingorganizational expectations.
Recognizing that employee growth directly contributes to businessperformance, the Company fosters a work environment that isboth challenging and empowering. Employees are encouragedto take ownership of their roles, innovate, and engage in cross¬functional collaboration. Through this, the organization achievesa seamless integration of individual aspirations with broadercorporate objectives.
To reinforce a performance-oriented culture, a structured andtransparent performance appraisal system is in place. This system notonly evaluates past performance but also identifies future potential,enabling the organization to make informed decisions regardingcareer progression, succession planning, and capability enhancement.
Through these focused efforts in human resource development, theCompany continues to build a future-ready workforce that is agile,skilled, and aligned with its vision of sustainable growth.
The Company strongly believes that sustainable communitydevelopment is essential for harmony between the communityand the industry. The Company endeavours to make a positivecontribution especially to the underprivileged communities bysupporting a wide range of socio-economic, educational, sports,woman empowerment and health initiatives etc and committed toenriching the community it belongs to in addition to addressing thecorporate growth and in parallel to take part in sustainable growthof the country. The Company carries out its social developmentactivities through Shyam Metalics Foundation.
The Company established a robust system for governing ourCSR activities / initiatives anchored in a continuous collaborationbetween the Board of Directors, the CSR Committee and the ShyamMetalics Foundation . CSR policy provides guidelines to conduct CSRactivities of the Company. The Board of Directors of the Companyoversees the implementation of CSR Policy of the Company. In linewith the provisions of the Act and on the recommendations ofthe CSR Committee, the Board of Directors has approved the CSRPolicy of the Company. The Company maintain high standards ofdue diligence, compliance, monitoring and reporting mechanism,Detailed CSR Policy of the Company has been uploaded on the
website of the Company at https://www.shyammetalics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SMEL_Policy-Doc_CSR-Policy.pdf
The Annual Report on the CSR activities for the financial year 2024-25is annexed herewith as Annexure- V to this report.
In line with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)Amendment Rule 2021, the Company is obligated to assess theimpact of its CSR projects. Accordingly, the Board of Directors of theCompany has appointed an independent impact assessment agencyviz. Median Research & Consulting Pvt. Ltd. to assess out the impact ofthe societal activities carried out by the Company under its CorporateSocial Responsibility interventions in respect of the CSR projects forthe financial years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
As per the Impact Assessment Report issued by Median Research& Consulting Pvt. Ltd for aforesaid period, the CSR interventionsof the Company have created a very meaningful and needfulimpact through all the key focus areas like education, health, water,environment, skills promoting sports and culture, livelihoods, animalwelfare etc. In all the chosen thematic areas have thematic areas haveshown growth, outcomes and across all the verticals locations.
The CSR committee and the Board of Directors of the Company tooka note of the same at their respective meetings held on 8th May, 2025and 9th May, 2025 respectively. The impact assessment report isavailable on the Company's website at the following weblink: https://www.shyammetalics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SMEL-CSR-Impact-Assessment-Report-Final-27.07.25.pdf
The particulars related to conservation of energy, technologyabsorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo as requiredto be disclosed under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith asAnnexure-VI to this Report.
There have been no significant and material order(s) passed by theregulators/ courts which would impact the going concern status ofthe Company and its future operations during the year under review.
There was no application made or proceeding pending against theCompany under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of2016) during the year under review.
Based on the framework of Internal Financial Controls (IFCs) andCompliance Systems established and maintained by the Company,the work performed by the Internal, Statutory and SecretarialAuditors including the audit of IFCs over financial reporting by theStatutory Auditors and reviews performed by the management and
the relevant Board Committees, including the Audit Committee, TheBoard is of the opinion that the Company's IFCs are adequate andeffective during F.Y 2024-25.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5)of the Companies Act, 2013, and as per Schedule II Part C of theSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015, the Board of Directors, to the best of its knowledge and abilityconfirms that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year endedMarch 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards havebeen followed along with proper explanation and there are nomaterial departures;
(b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and appliedthem consistently and made judgments and estimates that arereasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of thestate of affairs of your Company as at the end of the financialyear and of the profit of the Company for year under review;
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities;
(d) the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis;
(e) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls tobe followed by the Company and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and are operating effectively; and
(f) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliancewith the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systemsare adequate and operating effectively.
Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards ofCorporate Governance and adhere to the Corporate Governancerequirements as set out in Regulation 17 to Regulation 27 of theSEBI(LODR) Regulations, 2015. The report on Corporate Governance,for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, as stipulated inRegulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations,2015 forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
The certificate received from M/s. KPA & CO. LLP, Practising CompanySecretaries confirming compliance with the conditions of CorporateGovernance as stipulated in Regulation 34 read with Schedule Vof the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 is annexed to the CorporateGovernance Report.
In compliance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI(Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with the applicable
SEBI Circulars, your Company has prepared a BRSR in the prescribedformat for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 describinginitiatives undertaken from an environmental, social and governanceperspective, which is annexed to the Annual Report.
The Policy on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report(BRSR) has been uploaded on the website of the Company atwww.shyammetalics.com and is available at the link https://www.shyammetalics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Business-Responsibility-Policy.pdf
In compliance with Regulation 34 of the SEBI(Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate section titled"Management Discussion and Analysis Report" (MDA), forms part ofthe Annual Report.
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 92 and 134(3)(a) ofthe Act read with the Companies (Management and Administration)Rules, 2014, the Annual Return for the financial year ended March31, 2025 has been uploaded on the website of the Company onthe following link: https://www.shyammetalics.com/wp-content/themes/shyam/assets/investors/annual-return/Form%20MGT-7%20(Annual%20Return%20FY%2024-25).pdf
The Company has formed a Whistle Blower Policy / Vigil Mechanismpolicy as required under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 22 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. A Vigil (WhistleBlower) mechanism provides a channel to the employees andDirectors to report to the management concerns about unethicalbehaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Codes ofconduct or policy. The mechanism provides for adequate safeguardsagainst victimization of employees and Directors to avail of themechanism and also provide for direct access to the Chairman of theAudit Committee in exceptional cases. No personnel of the Companydenied access to the Audit Committee. The Whistle-blower Policy isavailable on our website, at https://www.shyammetalics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf.
The Company is committed to provide a safe and conducive workenvironment to all its employees and associates and has zero tolerancetowards sexual harassment at workplace. The Company has adoptedthe policy against Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, for thepurpose of preventing, prohibiting and redressing sexual harassmentof female employees including permanent, temporary, on trainingand on contract basis at all the workplace within the company, whichare based on the fundamental principles of justice and fair play.
Further, an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been constitutedat every location where offices of the Company are situatedwhich shall be responsible for redressal of complaints related tosexual harassment.
The Company has adopted an Anti-sexual Harassment Policy atworkplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment
of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder. The Company has putin place suitable processes and mechanisms to ensure issues ofsexual harassment, if any, are effectively addressed. During theyear under review, there were no complaints of sexual harassmentreceived / reported.
The Company was honoured with multiple prestigious awards,underscoring its unwavering commitment to operational excellence,organizational culture, and people-centric leadership during thefinancial year 2024-25.
A key highlight was being certified as a "Great Place to Work", arecognition that reflects the Company's dedication to fostering ahigh-trust, high-performance work environment. This achievementreaffirms our focus on employee engagement, workplace inclusivity,and the holistic well-being of our workforce.
Industrial Relations in the Company continued to be cordialduring the year.
1. There were no instances where the Board of Directors have notaccepted the recommendations of audit committee.
2. No such transaction was reported where there is differencebetween amount of the valuation done at the time of one-timesettlement and the valuation done while taking loan from theBanks or Financial Institutions.
As a responsible corporate citizen, the Company supports the 'GreenInitiative' undertaken by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA),Government of India enabling electronic delivery of documentsincluding Annual Report, etc. to Members at their e-mail addressalready registered with the Depository Participants (DP's) and
Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA). Additionally, the Companyconducts various meetings by means of electronic mode in order toensure the reduction of carbon footprint.
Pursuant to the relevant circulars issued by the Ministry of CorporateAffairs (MCA), Government of India and Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (SEBI), Notice of the 23rd AGM and the Annual Reportof the Company for the year 2024-25 are being sent to the Membersonly by e-mail.
In view of the above, the shareholders who have not yet registeredtheir e-mail addresses are requested to register the same withtheir DP's/the Company's RTA for receiving all communications,including Annual Report, Notices, Circulars, etc. from the Companyelectronically.
Your Board expresses its deep sense of gratitude and would like toplace on record deep appreciation to all the stakeholders includingcustomers, business partners, vendors (both international anddomestic), bankers, financial institutions and associates for all thesupport rendered during the year.
Your Board expresses their sincere appreciation for the continuedco-operation and support extended to the Company by theCentral Government, the Government of West Bengal and Odisha,Regularity Authorities, Stock Exchanges, Municipal Authoritiesand local authorities in areas where we are operational andcommunities at large.
Your Board is deeply grateful to our investors and shareholders for theconfidence and faith that has been reposed in us.
The Board acknowledges, appreciates and values the unwaveringefforts by the employees, workmen and staffs including theManagement headed by the Executive Directors who have workedtogether as a team and overall challenging environment. The Boardalso appreciates the Independent Directors and the Non-ExecutiveDirectors of the Company for their contribution by way of strategicguidance, sharing of knowledge, experience and wisdom, whichhelps your Company to take the right decisions in achieving itsbusiness goals.
For and on behalf of the Board of DirectorsSd/- Sd/-
Brij Bhushan Agarwal Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
Place: Kolkata Vice Chairman and Managing Director Joint Managing Director
Date: 9th May, 2025 (DIN: 01125056) (DIN: 00232938)