Your directors are pleased to present the 37th Annual Report of the Company covering theoperating and financial performance together with the Audited Standalone FinancialStatements and the Auditors’ Report thereon for the Financial Year ended on March 31,2025.
The financial highlights of the Company during the period ended March 31, 2025 are asbelow:
(Amount in Rs.)
Particulars
Financial Year
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from operations (Net)
4,31,47,12,639
3,04,55,21,598
Other income
2,04,56,594
57,19,586
Total Revenue
4,33,51,69,232
3,05,12,41,184
Profit/loss before depreciation, Finance,Costs, Exceptional items and TaxExpense
54,94,23,057
34,89,73,724
Less: Depreciation expense
7,55,61,013
7,17,69,075
Profit/loss before Finance, Costs,Exceptional items and Tax Expense
47,38,62,045
27,72,04,649
Less: Finance costs
26,34,73,710
19,69,19,231
Profit/Loss before Exceptional Items,Extraordinary Items and Tax Expense
21,03,88,334
8,02,85,418
Less: Exceptional Items
(1,05,688)
0
Profit/Loss before Extraordinary Items
21,04,94,022
Less: Extraordinary Items
Profit/ (Loss) before tax
Less: Tax expense:
(a) Current tax expense
5,44,29,352
1,12,48,768
(b) Deferred tax
2,25,10,513
(4,56,64,396)
Profit / (Loss) for the year (1)
13,35,54,157
11,47,01,046
During the year under review on the basis of Financial Statement the Company’s revenuefrom operations during the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 were ?4,31,47,12,639./-asagainst ?3,04,55,21,598/-of the previous year representing Increase of approximately about41.67% over the corresponding period of the previous year with total expenses of ?4,12,47,80,898/-(previous year of ? 2,97,09,55,766/-). The company has made profit beforeExceptional Items of ? 21,03,88,334/-as against profit of ? 8,02,85,418 in the previous year.The Company has made Net Profit of ?13,35,54,157/-as against ? 11,47,01,048/-of theprevious year representing increase of approximately about 16.43% over the correspondingperiod of the previous year.
The EPS of the Company for the year 2024-25 is ? 5.41/-.
The Board of Directors of your company, after considering holistically the relevantcircumstances and keeping in view the company’s dividend distribution policy, has decidedthat it would be prudent, not to recommend any Dividend for the year ended on 31st March,2025 and the entire surplus be ploughed back to the business to meet the needs for additionalfinance for capital expenditure.
To bring transparency in the matter of declaration of dividend and protect the interests ofinvestors, the company had adopted a Dividend Policy since listing of its shares. The policyhas been displayed on the Company’s website www.mangalamalloys.com.
During the year under review, Company has not transferred any amount to reserves.
During the year under review the Company has not made changes in the paid up share capitalas on 31st March, 2025.The details of the same are mentioned below:
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 stood at ?25,00,00,000 /- (Rupees Twenty-Five Crore Only) divided into 2,50,00,000(Two Crore FiftyLakh) Equity Shares of ?10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each. During the year under review theCompany has not made any changes in its Authorised share capital.
The issued capital as on March 31, 2025 stood at ?24,68,59,270 (Rupees Twenty-Four CroreSixty-Eight Lakhs Fifty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Only) comprising of2,46,85,927(Two Crore Forty-Six Lakhs Eighty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Seven) equity shares of ?10/- (Rupees Ten Only).
During the year under review the Company has not made any changes in the Memorandum ofAssociation of the company.
During the year under review the Company has not made any changes in the Articles ofAssociation of the company.
Pursuant to Regulation 32 (1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 (‘Listing Regulations/LODR’) read with SEBI CircularSEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated November 11, 2024, the company has madedisclosure on NSE in statement of Deviation/variation in utilization of funds raised throughInitial Public offer from the objects stated in the Prospectus for the year ended on March 31,2025.
Mode
Object
Amount
Allocated
AmountUtilised as
on March
31, 2025
IPO
Issue related expense
443.44
Capital Expenditure for BusinessExpansion
532.68
40.13
And Research and development
Working Capital
2700.00
General Corporate Purpose
1225.00
548.50
There was no deviation/variation in the utilization of proceeds as mentioned in the objectsstated in the Prospectus dated 14th September, 2023, in respect of the Initial Public Offeringof the Company.
During the year under review, company made Total Income of ? 4,33,51,69,232/- as against ?3,05,12,41,184 in the previous year
The Company made net profit of ^13,35,54,157/- as against ?11,47,01,046/- in the previousyear in the financial statement.
There is no change in the nature of the business of the Company.
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of theCompany between the end of the financial year and the date of this Directors’ Report.
The Company has paid requisite annual listing fees to NSE Limited (NSE) where itssecurities are listed.
Pursuant to the Section 124 applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read with theInvestor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund)Rules, 2016 (“IEPF Rules”), all the unpaid or unclaimed dividends are required to betransferred to the IEPF established by the Central Government, upon completion of seven (7)years.
Further, according to the Investor Education & Protection Fund ("IEPF") Rules, the shares inrespect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed by the Shareholders for seven (7)consecutive years or more shall also be transferred to the demat account created by the IEPFAuthority.
Your Company does not have any unpaid or unclaimed dividend or shares relating theretowhich is required to be transferred to the IEPF as on the date of this Report.
During the year under review, the Company has neither invited nor accepted any depositsfrom the public under Section 76 read with Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 and rulesmade thereunder.
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate Company in terms ofCompanies Act, 2013.
During the year under review, the company has not appointed any new director on its board.
However, the Company has appointed Mr. Madhusoodan Hariram Kalla (DIN: 06712349) asan Additional Non-Executive (Independent) Director of the Company with effect from 05thApril, 2025.
Mr. Madhusoodan Hariram Kalla (DIN: 06712349) has been regularized as an IndependentDirector vide Special Resolution passed at the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 24thMay, 2025.
As per the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. UttamchandChandanmal Mehta (DIN: 00153639) is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
Your directors recommended his re-appointment on recommendation made by theNomination and Remuneration Committee.
During the year under review, the Company witnessed changes in the composition of itsBoard of Directors due to the cessation of two Independent Directors:
Ms. Karuna Santoshkumar Khatri, Independent Director, resigned from the position of theDirector of the Company with effect from 06th August, 2024 due to personal reasons. TheBoard places on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable guidance and contributionsmade by Ms. Karuna Santoshkumar Khatri during her association with the Company.
Further, Mr. Ghanshyambhai Kishorbhai Patel, Independent Director, ceased to hold officewith effect from 24th March, 2025 due to completion of his tenure as Independent director.The Board expresses its gratitude for his dedicated service and insightful contribution to thedeliberations of the Board and its Committees.
The Board acknowledges the contributions made by both Directors and extends its bestwishes for their future endeavors.
The following Directors are independent in terms of Section 149(6) of the Companies Act,2013:
Mr. Sarat Chandra PradhanMr. Madhusoodan Hariram Kalla
*However, Mr. Madhusoodan Hariram Kalla was appointed as Non-Executive IndependentDirector of the Company with effect from 05th April, 2025.
Company Secretary
In accordance with the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 and theapplicable rules made thereunder, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 17th,2024, appointed Ms. Sonam Pandey as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of theCompany with effect from the same date to fill the casual vacancy caused by the resignationof Ms. Manmeetkaur Harshdeepsingh Bhatia (Membership No: A49747). Ms. ManmeetkaurHarshdeepsingh Bhatia (Membership No: A49747) resigned from the position of thecompany secretary and compliance officer with effect from May 15, 2024.
Ms. Sonam Pandey is a qualified Company Secretary and brings with her valuable experiencein corporate governance, secretarial compliance, and regulatory affairs. The Board welcomesher to the Company and is confident that her expertise will be instrumental in strengtheningthe Company’s compliance and governance framework.
The Key Managerial Personnel as on 31st March, 2025:
Mr. Tushar Uttamchand Mehta - Chairman & Managing Director
Mr. Uttamchand Chandmal Mehta - Whole Time Director
Ms. MeghaTushar Mehta - Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Sonam Pandey - Company Secretary & Compliance
Officer
The Independent Directors have confirmed that they meet the criteria of independence laiddown under Section 149(6) read with Schedule IV of the Act and Regulation 16(1) (b) of theListing Regulations and that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which existor may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge theirduties with an objective independent judgment and without any external influence. The boardof directors have taken on record the declaration and confirmation submitted by theindependent directors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same and is ofthe opinion that they fulfil the conditions specified in the Act and the Listing Regulations andthat they are independent of the management.
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors to the best of itsknowledge and ability, confirm that:
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025,the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relatingto material departures;
(b) They have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and madejudgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view ofthe state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year March 31, 2025 and of theprofit of the Company for that period;
(c) They have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding theassets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) They have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) They have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and thatsuch internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
(f) They have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
The Board of Directors along with its committees provide leadership and guidance to theManagement and directs and supervises the performance of the Company, thereby enhancingstakeholder value.
The Board has a fiduciary relationship in ensuring that the rights of all stakeholders areprotected. The Board of Mangalam Alloys Limited comprises of Executive and Non¬Executive Directors. Independent Directors are eminent persons with proven record indiverse areas like business, accounting, marketing, technology, finance, economics,administration, etc. The composition of Board of Directors represents optimal mix ofprofessionalism, qualification, knowledge, skill sets, track record, integrity, expertise anddiversity. Detailed profile of our directors is available on our website atwww.mangalamalloys.com
Composition of Board:
Sr
No.
Name of Director
Category
Designation
1.
Mr. Tushar Uttamchand Mehta
Executive Director
Managing Director
2.
Mr. Uttamchand Chandanmal
Whole Time Director &
Mehta
Chairman
3.
Mrs. Pushpa Uttamchand Mehta
Non-Executive
Director
4.
Mr. Sarat Chandra Pradhan
Independent Director
5. Mr. Madhusoodan Hariram Non-Executive Independent Director
Kalla Director
Bo a r d Meetings:
Khe Board of Directors duly met 22 times at regular intervals during the mentioned financialnaSr and in respect of which proper notices were given and the proceedings were properlyrecorded and signed in the Minutes Book maintained for the purpose. The intervening gapbetween the two meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013and Listing Regulations. The dates on which meetings were held are as follows:
Date ofMeeting
Name of the Directors
Tushar
Uttamchand
Uttamchan
d
Chandanmal Mehta
Pushpa
Ghanshyamb
hai
Kishorbhai
Patel
Sarat
Chandra
Pradhan
Karuna
Santoshkumar
Khatri
22/04/2024
Yes
25/04/2024
03/05/2024
04/05/2024
17k05/2024
18/05/2024
30/05/2024
04/06/2024
24/06/2024
09A)7/2024
30/07/2024
06/08/2024
13/08/2024
NA
26/09/2024
04/10/2024
29/10/2024
09/11/2024
14/11/2024
25/11/2024
18/12/2024
^ Yes
07/03/2025
11/03/2025
No of Board
Meeting
attended
22/22
12/22
In terms of the provisions of the Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25(3) of the Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors of the Company shall meet at leastonce in a year, without the presence of Executive Directors and members of Management.During the financial year, the Meetings of Independent Directors was held in followingmanner:
Date of Meeting
Ghanshyambhai KishorbhaiPatel
Sarat Chandra Pradhan
03/03/2025
Number of IndependentDirectors attended during theyear
01/01
The Audit Committee has been constituted by the Board in compliance with the requirementsof Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of the Listing Regulations. Theboard of directors has entrusted the Audit Committee with the responsibility to supervisethese processes and ensure accurate and timely disclosures that maintain the transparency,integrity and quality of financial control and reporting.
The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary to the Committee. The internal auditor reportsfunctionally to the Audit Committee. The Chief Financial Officer of the Company alsoattends the meetings as invitee.
Sr.
Nature of Directorship
Mr. GhanshyambhaiKishorbhai Patel*
Non-Executive Independent Director
Ms. KarunaSantoshkumarKhatri*
Member
Mr. UttamchandChandanmal Mehta
Whole-time Director
5.
Mr. Madhusoodan HariramKalla *
Ms. KarunaSantoshkumar Khatri ceased to be member of the committee during the year witheffect from 06th August, 2024. Further Mr. Ghanshyambhai Kishorbhai Patel ceased to bemember of the Audit Committee with effect from 24th March, 2025 and Mr. MadhusoodanHariram Kalla was appointed in the Committee with effect from 05th April, 2025.
In terms of the provisions of the Regulation 18(2) (a) of the Listing Regulations, the AuditCommittee of the Company shall meet at least four times in a year and in respect of whichproper notices were given and the proceedings were properly recorded and signed in theMinutes Book maintained for the purpose. During the financial year, the Meetings of Auditcommittee was held in following manner:
Ghanshyambhai
Sarat Pradhan
Kishorbhai Patel
Number of AuditCommitteeMeetings attendedduring the year
05/05
02/05
? Oversight of the Company’s financial reporting process and financial information submittedto the Stock Exchanges, regulatory authorities or the public.
? Reviewing with the Management, Audited Annual Financial Statements and Auditor’sReport thereon before submission to the Board for approval. This would, inter alia, includereviewing changes in the accounting policies and reasons for the same, major accountingestimates based on exercise of judgment by the Management, significant adjustments madein the Financial Statements and / or recommendation, if any, made by the StatutoryAuditors in this regard.
? Review the Management Discussion & Analysis of financial and operational performance.
? Discuss with the Statutory Auditors its judgment about the quality and appropriateness ofthe Company‘s accounting principles with reference to the Accounting Standard (AS).
All the Members of the Audit Committee have the requisite qualification for appointment onthe Committee and possess sound knowledge of finance, accounting practices and internalcontrols.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) consists of majority of IndependentDirectors. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has been constituted by the Boardin compliance with the requirements of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 19 of the Listing Regulations. The board of directors has entrusted theNomination and Remuneration Committee with the responsibility to formulation of thecriteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a director andrecommend to the board of directors a policy relating to, the remuneration of thedirectors, key managerial personnel .
No Name of Director
1. Mr. Ghanshyambhai KishorbhaiPatel1
2. Mr. Sarat Pradhan Chandra
3. Ms. KarunaSantoshkumar Khatri1
4. Ms. Pushpa Uttamchand Mehta
Non-Executive Director
5. Mr. Madhusoodan Hariram Kalla 1
Non-Executive Independent
2025 and Mr. Madhusoodan Hariram Kalla was appointed in the Committee with effect from05th April, 2025.
In terms of the provisions of the Regulation 19 (3A) of the Listing Regulations, theNomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company shall meet at least once in a yearand in respect of which proper notices were given and the proceedings were properlyrecorded and signed in the Minutes Book maintained for the purpose. During the financialyear, the Meetings of Nomination and Remuneration Committee was held in followingmanner:
Ghanshyambh
ai Kishorbhai
Uttamchand Mehta
17/05/2024
13/03/2025
Number of NRC
Meetings attended
during the year
? Succession planning of the Board of Directors and Senior Management Employees;
? Identifying and selection of candidates for appointment as Directors / Independent Directorsbased on certain laid down criteria;
? Identifying potential individuals for appointment as Key Managerial Personnel and to otherSenior Management positions;
? Formulate and review from time to time the policy for selection and appointment ofDirectors, Key Managerial Personnel and senior management employees and theirremuneration;
? Review the performance of the Board of Directors and Senior Management Employees basedon certain criteria as approved by the Board.
The Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee ("SRC") considers and resolves the grievances ofour shareholders, including complaints relating to non-receipt of annual report, transfer andtransmission of securities, non-receipt of dividends/interests and such other grievances asmay be raised by the security holders from time to time.
u.. “ . . .
1. Ms. Pushpa Uttamchand Mehta
2. Ms. KarunaSantoshkumar Khatri*
Non- Executive Independent Director
3. Mr. Ghanshyambhai Kishorbhai
Patel*
4. Mr. Sarat Pradhan Chandra
5. Mr. Madhusoodan Hariram Kalla*
*Ms. Karuna Santoshkumar Khatri ceased to be member of the committee during the yearwith effect from 06th August, 2024. Mr. Ghanshyambhai Kishorbhai Patel ceased to bemember of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee with effect from 24th March, 2025 andMr. Madhusoodan Hariram Kalla was appointed in the Committee with effect from 05thApril, 2025.
In terms of the provisions of the Regulation 20 (3A) of the Listing Regulations, theStakeholders’ Relationship Committee of the Company shall meet at least once in a year andin respect of which proper notices were given and the proceedings were properly recordedand signed in the Minutes Book maintained for the purpose. During the financial year, theMeetings of Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee was held in following manner:
Number of SRC
? Transfer/transmission of shares/debentures and such other securities as may be issued bythe Company from time to time;
? Issue of duplicate share certificates for shares/debentures and other securities reported lost,defaced or destroyed, as per the laid down procedure;
? Issue new certificates against subdivision of shares, renewal, split or consolidation of sharecertificates / certificates relating to other securities;
? To approve and monitor dematerialization of shares / debentures / other securities and allmatters incidental or related thereto;
? To authorize the Company Secretary and Head Compliance / other Officers of the ShareDepartment to attend to matters relating to non-receipt of annual reports, notices, non¬receipt of declared dividend / interest, change of address for correspondence etc. and tomonitor action taken;
? Monitoring expeditious redressal of investors / stakeholders grievances;
? All other matters incidental or related to shares, debenture.
During the year, the Company has given disclosure for Investor Complaints of last threequarters on Stock Exchange and no complaints were received from shareholders. There areno balance complaints. The Company had no share transfers pending as on March 31, 2025.
Ms. Sonam Pandey, Company Secretary of the Company is the Compliance Officer.
The objective of the Company's Corporate Social Responsibility ('CSR') initiatives is toimprove the quality of life of communities through long-term value creation for allstakeholders. The Company's CSR policy provides guidelines to conduct CSR activities ofthe Company. The salient features of the Policy forms part of the Annual Report on CSRactivities annexed to the Board's Report as Annexure V. The Directors of the Company havecertified that CSR funds so disbursed for the projects have been utilized for the purposes andin the manner as recommended by the CSR Committee which approved by the Board.
The Company recognizes its obligations to act responsibly, ethically and with integrity in itsdealings with employees, community, customers and the environment as a whole. AtMangalam, we know that corporate responsibility is essential to our current and futuresuccess as a business. The Company believes it has the greatest opportunity to drive valuesthrough CSR initiatives in areas pertaining to Health, Education, Environmentalsustainability, Rural development and has committed to improving the quality of life incommunities in many years. The CSR Committee confirms that the implementation andmonitoring of the CSR Policy, is in compliance with CSR objectives and Policy of theCompany.
The Terms of reference of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee shall, inter-alia,include the following:
? To formulate and recommend to the Board, a corporate social responsibility policy whichwill indicate the activities to be undertaken by the Company in accordance with ScheduleVII of the Companies Act, 2013;
? To review and recommend the amount of expenditure to be incurred on the activities to beundertaken by the Company;
? To monitor the corporate social responsibility policy of the Company from time to time;
? Any other matter as the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee may deem appropriateafter approval of the Board of Directors or as may be directed by the Board of Directorsfrom time to time pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act andrules in relation thereto, as amended from time to time.
The Company Secretary to the Company shall act as Secretary to the Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee.
No. Name of Director
1. Mr. Uttamchand Chandanmal Mehta
Whole Time Director
2. Ms. Pushpa Uttamchand Mehta
3. Mr. Ghanshyambhai KishorbhaiPatel*
4. Ms. Karuna Santoshkumar Khatri*
5. Madhusoodan Hariram Kalla*
Non-Executive Independent DirectorNon-Executive Independent Director
*Ms. Karuna Santoshkumar Khatri ceased to be member of the committee during the yearwith effect from 06th August, 2024. Mr. Ghanshyambhai Kishorbhai Patel ceased to bemember of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee with effect from 24th March, 2025and Mr. Madhusoodan Hariram Kalla was appointed in the Committee with effect from 05thApril, 2025.
The CSR Committee of the Company shall meet at least once in a year and in respect ofwhich proper notices were given and the proceedings were properly recorded and signed inthe Minutes Book maintained for the purpose. During the financial year, the Meetings of CSRCommittee was held in following manner:
Ganshyam bhai
Pushpa Uttamchand
Chandanmal
03/03/2025Number of CSR
Meetings attendedduring the year
During the year under review, there were no frauds reported by the auditors to the Boardunder section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has formed Nomination and Remuneration Committee in terms of Section 178of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of the Listing Regulations which has framedNomination and Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and otherEmployees which sets out criteria for the remuneration of Directors, Key ManagerialPersonal (‘KMP’) and other employees so as to attract, retain and reward talent who willcontribute to our long-term success and thereby build value for the shareholders. TheCommittee reviews and recommend to the Board of Directors about remuneration forDirectors and Key Managerial Personnel and other employee up to one level below of KeyManagerial Personnel. The Company does not pay any remuneration to the Non-ExecutiveDirectors of the Company other than sitting fee for attending the Meetings of the Board ofDirectors and Committees of the Board. Remuneration to Executive Directors is governedunder the relevant provisions of the Act and approvals.
The Company has devised the Nomination and Remuneration Policy for the appointment, re¬appointment and remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial. The Nomination andRemuneration Policy is also available on the website of the Companywww.mangalamalloys.com in the head of Policies.
For Board of Directors and Senior Management Group, the Board of Directors of theCompany has laid down a code of conduct for all the Board Members and SeniorManagement Group of the Company. The main object of the Code is to set a benchmark forthe Company’s commitment to values and ethical business conduct and practices. Its purposeis to conduct the business of the Company in accordance with its value systems, fair andethical practices, applicable laws, rules and regulations. Further, the Code provides for thehighest standard of professional integrity while discharging the duties and to promote anddemonstrate professionalism in the Company.
All the Board Members and Senior Management Group of the Company have affirmedcompliance with the code of conduct for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 asrequired by Regulation 26(3) of the Listing Regulations. A declaration signed by theChairman & Managing Director to this effect is attached as a part of this Annual Report. Thecode of conduct is also available on the website of the Company www.mangalamalloys.com.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations,2015 came into effect from May 15, 2015 to put in place a framework for prohibition ofinsider trading in securities and to strengthen the legal framework thereof. Pursuant toRegulation 8 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading)Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated and adopted
? Code of Practices for Prevention of Insider Trading and
? Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (“Code of FairDisclosure”) of the Company.
The Code of Practices for Prevention of Insider Trading and Procedures for Fair Disclosureof Unpublished Price Sensitive Information is available on the website of the Companywww.mangalamalloys.com.
Further, pursuant to Regulation 9 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition ofInsider Trading) Regulations, 2015, the Company has formulated and adopted the Code ofConduct for Prevention of Insider Trading. The Code lays down guidelines and procedures tobe followed and disclosures to be made while dealing with the shares of the Company andcautioning them on the consequence of non-compliances. The Company Secretary has beenappointed as a Compliance Officer and is responsible for monitoring adherence to the Code.The code of conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by insiders is also available onthe website of the Company www.mangalamalloys.com.
The Company has established a Vigil Mechanism/ Whistle-blower policy in accordance withthe provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations. The Company iscommitted to principles of professional integrity and ethical behaviour in the conduct of itsaffairs. The Whistle-blower Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization ofdirector(s) / employee(s) who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access tothe Chairperson of the Audit Committee to report actual or suspected unethical behaviour,fraud or violation of the Company’s Code of Conduct/ ethics/ principles and matters specifiedin the Policy.
The Company affirms that in compliance with the Whistle-Blower Policy/ Vigil Mechanismno personnel has been denied access to the Audit Committee. The Compliance officer andAudit Committee is mandated to receive the complaints under this policy. The Board on ayearly basis is presented an update on the whistle blower policy. Whistle Blower policy isavailable on the website of the Company at www.mangalamalloys.com.The Policy ensurescomplete protection to the whistle-blower and follows a zero tolerance approach to retaliationor unfair treatment against the whistle-blower and all others who report any concern underthis Policy.
During the year under review, the Company did not receive any complaint of any fraud,misfeasance etc. The Company’s Whistle Blower Policy (Vigil Mechanism) has also beenamended to make employees aware of the existence of policies and procedures for inquiry incase of leakage of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information to enable them to report onleakages, if any of such information.
Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations,the Board, in consultation with its Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has formulateda framework containing, inter alia, the criteria for performance evaluation of the entire Boardof the Company, its Committees and individual directors, including Independent Directors.The Board evaluated the effectiveness of its functioning, that of the Committees and ofindividual Directors.
The Board sought the feedback of Directors on various parameters including:
? Degree of fulfilment of key responsibilities towards stakeholders (by way ofmonitoring corporate governance practices, participation in the long-term strategic planning,etc.);
? Structure, composition, and role clarity of the Board and Committees;
? Extent of co-ordination and cohesiveness between the Board and its Committees;
? Effectiveness of the deliberations and process management;
? Board/Committee culture and dynamics; and
? Quality of relationship between Board Members and the Management.
The above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by theSecurities and Exchange Board of India on January 5, 2017.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of the individualdirectors and the Board as a whole.
In the Board meeting that followed the meeting of the independent directors and the meetingof Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the performance of the Board, its committees,and individual directors was discussed.
The evaluation process endorsed the Board Members’ confidence in the ethical standards ofthe Company, the resilience of the Board and the Management in navigating the Companyduring challenging times, cohesiveness amongst the Board Members, constructiverelationship between the Board and the Management, and the openness of the Management insharing strategic information to enable Board Members to discharge their responsibilities andfiduciary duties.
The Board carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance and that ofits committees and individual directors as per the formal mechanism for such evaluationadopted by the Board. The performance evaluation of all the Directors was carried out by theNomination and Remuneration Committee.
The performance evaluation of the Chairman, the Non-Independent Directors and the Boardas a whole was carried out by the Independent Directors. The exercise of performanceevaluation was carried out through a structured evaluation process covering various aspects
of the Board functioning such as composition of the Board & committees, experience &competencies, performance of specific duties & obligations, contribution at the meetings andotherwise, independent judgment, governance issues etc.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligation andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out the annualperformance evaluation of the Directors individually as well as evaluation of the working ofthe Board by way of individual feedback from directors.
The evaluation frameworks were the following key areas:
? Knowledge
? Professional Conduct
? Comply Secretarial Standard issued by ICSI Duties,
? Role and functions
? Performance as leader
? Evaluating Business Opportunity and analysis of Risk Reward Scenarios
? Key set investment goal
? Professional conduct and integrity
? Sharing of information with Board.
? Adherence applicable government law
The Company is aware of the risks associated with the business. It regularly analyses andtakes corrective actions for managing/mitigating the same.
The Company has framed a formal Risk Management Policy for risk assessment and riskminimization which is periodically reviewed to ensure smooth operation and effectivemanagement control which is also available on our website www.mangalamalloys.com. TheAudit Committee also reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework of theCompany, the key risks associated with the business and measure and steps in place tominimize the same.
Your Company provides equal opportunities and is committed to creating a healthy workingenvironment that enables our Minds to work with equality and without fear of discrimination,prejudice, gender bias or any form of harassment at work place. Your Company has in placePrevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) policy in accordance with the requirements of the
Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,2013 which is also available on our website www.mangalamalloys.com.
Further, your company has setup an Internal Complaint Committee (“ICC”) at the registeredoffice. ICC has equal representation of men and women.
The composition of internal complaint committee is as follows:
No
Name of the Member
Mr. Bhavesh Suthar
HR Executive
Mr. Tushar Uttamchand
Ms. Megha Tushar Mehta
Chief Financial Officer
The Company declares that it has duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity BenefitAct, 1961. All eligible women employees have been extended the statutory benefitsprescribed under the Act, including paid maternity leave, continuity of salary and serviceduring the leave period, and post-maternity support such as nursing breaks and flexiblereturn-to-work options, as applicable.
The Company remains committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environmentthat upholds the rights and welfare of its women employees in accordance with applicablelaws.
M/s KPSJ & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.124845W/W100209), were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 31stAnnual General Meeting (AGM) held on 30th September, 2019 for a period of five years,which concluded in the year 2024. The shareholders, at the ensuing AGM held in 2024, re¬appointed M/s KPSJ & Associates LLP for a further term of five years commencing from theconclusion of the said AGM.
Subsequently, M/s KPSJ & Associates LLP tendered their resignation from the position ofStatutory Auditors of the Company with effect from 10th February, 2025, citing otherprofessional commitments. Prior to their resignation, the firm duly issued:
• The Audit Report on the financial statements of the Company for the financial yearended 31st March, 2024, dated 30th May, 2024; and
• The Limited Review Report for the quarter and half-year ended 30th September, 2024,dated 14th November, 2024.
To fill the resultant casual vacancy in the office of Statutory Auditor, the Board of Directorsappointed M/s Bhupendra J. Shah and Associates, Chartered Accountants (FirmRegistration No. 121812W), as the new Statutory Auditors of the Company with effect from12th April, 2025. They shall hold the office of the Statutory Auditors of the Company fromthe date of casual vacancy arise to the conclusion of ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Since the tenure of M/s Bhupendra J. Shah and Associates, Chartered Accountants (FirmRegistration No. 121812W) shall going to end in the upcoming AGM, Board of Directorsrecommend to appoint them for further period of five year in the Annual General Meeting.
The Company has received letter from M/s Bhupendra J. Shah and Associates, CharteredAccountants (Firm Registration No. 121812W), to the effect that their appointments, if madewould be within the prescribed limits of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 and thatthey are not disqualified for such appointment within the meaning of Section 141 of theCompanies Act, 2013. A resolution seeking shareholders’ approval for their appointmentforms a part of the Notice.
M/s Bhupendra J. Shah and Associates has audited the financial statements of the Companyfor the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 and issued the Audit Report thereon.
There are no observations (including any qualification, reservation, adverse remark ordisclaimer) of the Auditors in the Audit Reports issued by them which call for anyexplanation/comment from the Board of Directors.
In terms of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013, M/s. Rathore & Associates (FirmRegistration No 132995W) has been appointed on 12th April, 2025 as the internal auditor ofthe company for the Financial Year 2024-25 and continues until resolved further. InternalAuditor is appointed by the Board of Directors of the Company on a yearly basis, based onthe recommendation of the Audit Committee. The Internal Auditor reports their findings onthe Internal Audit of the Company, to the Audit Committee on a half yearly basis. The scopeof internal audit is approved by the Audit Committee.
Pursuant to Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder, theCompany has appointed M/s. G R Shah & Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries asSecretarial Auditor of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025. TheSecretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 isattached as Annexure -II to the Directors’ Report and forming part of this Annual Report.
The report of the Secretarial auditor have not made any adverse remarks in their Audit Reportexcept:
a) The Company has not submitted the correct Cash Flow Statement in the Financial Statements asper the Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Regulations), 2015 for the half year ended on 30th September,2024.
Reply: The Cash Flow Statement submitted earlier for the half year ended 30th September,2024, was inadvertently incorrect due to a clerical error arising from the insertion of anincorrect formula in the Excel sheet. Consequently, an erroneous Cash Flow Statement wasfiled. The error has since been identified and rectified, and the revised and accurate Cash FlowStatement, prepared in compliance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, has now been submitted.
b) The outcome of the Board Meeting held on 06th August, 2024, was not submitted to theExchange within the prescribed timeline of thirty minutes.
Reply: The Board Meeting was held on 06th August, 2024 for re-constitution of committeesand resignation of Independent Director which was concluded at 02:30 p.m. but outcome forthat was given at 03:47 p.m. due to technical challenges encountered by the secretarial team.
c) The Company did not submit the Financial Results to the Stock Exchange(s) within theprescribed time limit of thirty minutes from the conclusion of the Board Meeting, as mandatedunder Regulation 30 read with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015.
Reply: The Board Meeting was held on 14th November, 2024 for approval of the FinancialStatements for the half year ended on 30th September, 2024 concluded on 06:00 p.m. butoutcome for that was given on next day i.e. 15th November, 2024 at 07:06 p.m. due totechnical challenges encountered by the secretarial team.
d) The Company has not spent the requisite amount towards its Corporate Social Responsibility(“CSR”) obligations for the financial years 2023-24 resulting in a shortfall against themandated CSR expenditure. Further, the unspent amount has not been transferred to any ofthe specified funds within the stipulated time frame, as prescribed under Section 135 of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder.
Reply: The Company will spend the required amount as per Section 135 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 in the near future.
e) The Board of Directors did not appoint a Statutory Auditor within 30 days of the resignationof the previous auditor, as required under Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013.Furthermore, the casual vacancy caused by such resignation was not filled by the members ofthe Company within 3 months from the date of recommendation by the Board, as mandatedby the said provisions.
Reply: The Board was actively evaluating prospective audit firms during this period and wasin negotiation with them to ensure the appointment of an auditor who could meet theCompany's specific audit requirements. However, this process took longer than expected,resulting in a delay in both Board-level appointment within 30 days of resignation andsubsequent approval by the shareholders within the stipulated period.
There is a no qualification or Disclaimer of Opinion in the Auditor’s Report on the FinancialStatements to the shareholders of the Company made by the Statutory Auditors in theirAuditor’s Report.
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with Secretarial standardsand its provisions and is in compliance with the same.
In accordance with Sections 134(3) (a) & 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the annual return inForm No. MGT-7 for the financial year 2024-25 will be available on the website of theCompany (www.mangalamalloys.com). The due date for filing annual return for the financialyear 2024-25 is within a period of sixty days from the date of annual general meeting.Accordingly, the Company shall file the same with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs withinprescribed time and a copy of the same shall be made available on the website of theCompany (www.mangalamalloys.com) as is required in terms of Section 92(3) of theCompanies Act, 2013.
The Equity Shares of the Company are listed on the SME platform (NSE-emerge) of NSELimited.
Pursuant to Regulation 15(2) SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements)Regulation, 2015 the compliance with the Corporate Governance provision as specified inRegulation 17 to 27 and clause (b) to (i) of sub regulations (2) of regulation 46 and par as C,
D and E of Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements)Regulation, 2015 shall not apply.
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report as required under Regulation 34(2)(e) readwith Schedule V Part B of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015") isannexed herewith as Annexure I.
Details of the loans and investments covered under Section 186 of the Act are given in thenotes to the financial statement of the Company forming part of this Annual Report. TheCompany has not given any guarantee and provided security under Section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013 during the year under review.
The balances of monies accepted by the Company from Directors/ relatives of Directors atthe beginning of the year were ?1, 00, 19,110/- and at the close of year was ?5, 44, 48,209/-.The Funds has been given out of Directors own Funds and is not being given out of fundsacquired by borrowing from others.
All Related Party Transactions that were entered during the financial year ended on 31stMarch, 2025 were on an arm’s length basis and in the ordinary course of business and is incompliance with the applicable provisions of the Act. There were Related Party Transactionsmade by the Company during the year that required shareholders’ approval.
The Company has entered into related party transactions which fall under the scope ofSection 188(1) of the Act. Accordingly, the disclosure of related party transactions asrequired under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form AOC 2 are given in Annexure III ofthis Director Report for the F.Y 2024-25.
Details of other related party transactions have been included in Note-26 of SignificantAccount Policies to the standalone financial statements.
The Policy on the Related Party Transactions is available on the Company’s website atwww.mangalamalloys.com.
Your Company has laid down the set of standards, processes and structure which enables toimplement internal financial control across the Organization and ensure that the same areadequate and operating effectively. To maintain the objectivity and independence of InternalAudit, the Internal Auditor reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board.
The Internal Auditor monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal controlsystem in the Company, its compliance with the operating systems, accounting proceduresand policies of the Company. Based on the report of Internal Auditor, the Companyundertake the corrective action in their respective areas and thereby strengthen the Control.Significant audit observation and corrective actions thereon are presented to the AuditCommittee of the Board.
The information required under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 5(1)of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 areas follows:
1. The ratio of the remuneration of each director to the median remuneration of theemployees of the Company and percentage increase in remuneration of each Director, ChiefExecutive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary in the financial year:
Name
Ratio to median remuneration
% increase inremuneration in thefinancial year
Mr. Uttamchand ChandanmalMehta
8.64
-27.78%
Mr. Tushar UttamchandMehta
17.95
2.86
9.97
3.45
Ms. Sonam Pandey
0.69
1. The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year:7.76%
2. The number of permanent employees on the rolls of Company: 279
3. Average percentile increase already made in the salaries of employees other than themanagerial personnel in the last financial year and its comparison with the percentile increasein the managerial remuneration and justification thereof and point out if there are anyexceptional circumstances for increase in the managerial remuneration:
4. Affirmation that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the Company: TheCompany affirms that the remuneration is as per the remuneration policy of the Company.
The statement containing names of top five employees in terms of remuneration drawn andthe particulars of employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2)and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, is not applicable to the Company.
As required by the provisions of Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read withRule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 the relevant data pertaining to conservationof Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign exchange earnings is attached with AnnexureIV.
During the year under review, there were no significant and/or material orders passed by anyCourt or Regulator or Tribunal, which may impact the going concern status or the Company’soperations in future.
The Directors are pleased to report that the relations between the employees and themanagement continued to remain cordial during the year under review.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations read with circularSEBI/HO/CFD/CMD-2/P/CIR/2021/562dated May 10, 2021, the Business Responsibility andSustainability Report is to be given only by top 1000 listed companies based on marketcapitalization, therefore the same is not applicable to the Company as on March 31, 2024.
Pursuant to Section 148(3) of the Act, M/s. KVM & Co., Cost Accountants, Ahmedabad hadbeen appointed as the Cost Auditors of the Company for FY 2025-2026 by the Board ofDirectors for conducting audit of cost records maintained in respect of our business. Theirremuneration will be ratified by the Members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Demat activation number allotted to the Company is INE00C401011. The company isholding its shares in dematerialized form only.
There is no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year.
The Board of Directors greatly appreciates the commitment and dedication of employees atall levels who have contributed to the growth and success of the Company. We also thank allour clients, vendors, investors, bankers and other business associates for their continuedsupport and encouragement during the year.
We also thank the Government of India, Government of Gujarat, Ministry of Commerce andIndustry, Ministry of Finance, Customs and Excise Departments, Income Tax Departmentand all other Government Agencies for their support during the year and look forward to theircontinued support in future.
PLACE: Gandhinagar By Order of the Board
DATE: 05-09-2025 For, MANGALAM ALLOYS LIMITED
Sd/- Sd/-
Uttamchand Chandanmal Mehta Tushar Uttamchand MehtaWhole Time Director Managing Director
DIN: 00153639 DIN: 00187046
Regd. Office: -Plot No. 3123-3126,
GIDC Phase III, Chhatral, Dist. Gandhinagar,
Gujarat, India, 382729.
Website: www.mangalamalloys.comCIN: L27109GJ1988PLC01105
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Ms. Karuna Santoshkumar Khatri ceased to be member of the committee during the yearwith effect from 06th August, 2024. Further Mr. Ghanshyambhai Kishorbhai Patel ceased tobe member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee with effect from 24th March,