The Board of Directors are pleased to present the Company's 46th Annual Report and the Company's auditedfinancial statements (Standalone & Consolidated) for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.
Financial Results
The Company's financial results for the year ended March 31, 2025, are summarized below:
(Bin crore)
.
Standalone
Consolidated
2024-25
2023-24 |
2023-24
Total Income
48,932.41
49,766.17
49,932.48
50,183.36
EBITDA
8,938.85
10,203.49
9,485.13
10,200.74
Depreciation & Amortisation Expenses
2.2~2/9
2,216.4-
/Ý'67.55
2,821.75
Finance Costs (Net)
620.02
920.C;
1,312.08
1,294.23
Profit/ (Loss) before tax, exceptional items andassociate profit/loss from continuing operations
6,160.72
7,150.70
5,582.07
6,241.37
Share in loss of associates (Net of Tax)
-
(9.07)
(0.10)
Exceptional Items (Net)
1,313.64
(1,229.45)
Profit/ (Loss) before tax after exceptional items andassociate profit/loss from continuing operations
4,847.08
4,343.55
6,241.27
Less: Provision of tax
1,225.90
1,877.40
1,497.87
297.95
Profit/ (Loss) after tax and associate profit/loss
3,621.18
5,273.30
2,845.68
5,943.32
The name of the Company was changed from JindalSteel & Power Limited to Jindal Steel Limited with effectfrom July 22, 2025.
There have been no material change(s) andcommitment(s), affecting the financial position ofthe Company between the end of the financial yearof the Company i.e., March 31, 2025, and the date ofthis Report.
There has been no change in the nature of businessof the Company during the financial year ended onMarch 31, 2025.
In FY25, the steel industry faced challenges due togeopolitical tensions across various geographiesglobally and continued economic slowdown in China.The domestic steel consumption in China declined ata faster pace than the production, thereby elevatedexports from China continued impacting the globaland Indian steel prices. Various countries implementedtariff/ non-tariff barriers to stem the inflow of surplussteel from China in their economies. India also imposed
12% safeguard duty on import of certain steel productsto counter the flow of low cost steel.
The Company recorded highest ever production andsales volume during the fiscal year on account ofhigher capacity utilization resulting from operationalefficiencies. Production stood at 8.12 MT up 2.5% from7.92 MT in FY24 while sales at 7.97 MT was up 3.9% from7.67 MT as against previous fiscal year.
Despite increase in sales volume, gross revenuesremained flattish at 558,044 crore on YoY basis,primarily on account of lower steel realisation. Shareof domestic sales increased from 91% to 94% duringFY25. The company achieved consolidated EBITDAof 59,485 crore lower by 7% YoY attributed majorlydue to reduction in steel realization during the year.Consolidated net profit for the year stood at 52,846crore in FY25. This was after recording exceptionalprovision of 51,229 crore.
Overall, despite the challenges in the steel industryand the global market dynamics affecting prices andexports, the Company recorded highest ever productionand sales volumes through operational excellence.
The Board of Directors of your Company is pleased torecommend a Final Dividend of B 2/- per equity shareof face value B 1/- each for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2025.
The Company has framed Dividend Distribution Policyin accordance with Securities and Exchange Board ofIndia (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations,2015 ("Listing Regulations"). The Policy maybe accessed on the website of the Company at:www.jindalsteel.com.
The objective of this policy is to establish the parametersto be considered by the Board of Directors of yourCompany before declaring or recommending dividend.
The Company has not transferred any amount toreserves for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
The Company has not accepted/received any depositsduring the year under report, falling within the ambit ofSection 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") andthe Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
Your Company's domestic credit ratings, as on March31, 2025, are as follows:
Long - term Short-term
Credit Analysis &Research Ltd. ("CARE")
AA, Stable
A1( )
ICRA Limited ("ICRA")
During FY25, Credit ratings of the Company werereaffirmed at AA, Stable/A1( ) for its Long Term/ShortTerm debt facilities by CARE & ICRA both. Further, therating for Non-Convertible Debentures of B 5,000crore was also reaffirmed at AA, Stable from CARE &ICRA both. However, there were no outstanding Non¬Convertible Debentures as on March 31, 2025.
In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the ListingRegulations and Ind AS, the audited consolidatedfinancial statements are provided in the Annual Report.
The Company's Authorised Share capital during thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025, remained atB 300,00,00,000/- (Rupees Three Hundred Crore only)consisting of 200,00,00,000 (Two Hundred Crore) equityshares of B 1/- (Rupee One only) each and 1,00,00,000(One Crore) Preference Shares of B 100/- (Rupees OneHundred only) each.
The Company's paid-up equity share capitalremained at B 1,02,00,88,097/- (Rupees One HundredTwo Crore Eighty-Eight Thousand and Ninety Sevenonly) comprising of 1,02,00,88,097 (One Hundred TwoCrore Eighty Eight Thousand and Ninety Seven) equityshares of B 1/- (Rupee One only) whereas the paid-up preference share capital of the Company for thefinancial year ending March 31, 2025, was Nil.
In order to motivate, incentivize and reward employees,your Company instituted Employee Share PurchaseSchemes namely JSPL ESPS-2013, JSPL ESPS-2018 andEmployee Stock Option Scheme namely JSPL ESOPScheme-2017 and Jindal Steel & Power EmployeeBenefit Scheme-2022.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee("NRC") monitors the implementation of JSPL ESPS-2013,JSPL ESPS-2018 and Employee Stock Option Schemenamely JSPL ESOP Scheme-2017 and Jindal Steel &Power Employee Benefit Scheme-2022, which are incompliance with the Securities and Exchange Boardof India (Share Based Employee Benefits and SweatEquity) Regulations, 2021 ("SEBI SBEB Regulations").
Relevant disclosures pursuant to SEBI SBEB Regulations,as on March 31, 2025, are available on the website ofthe Company at www.jindalsteel.com.
Certificate from M/s RSMV & Co., Company Secretaries,New Delhi (CP No. 11571), Secretarial Auditors, withrespect to the implementation of JSP ESPS-2013, JSPESPS-2018, Employee Stock Option Scheme namely JSPLESOP Scheme-2017 and Jindal Steel & Power EmployeeBenefit Scheme-2022 will be available on the websiteof the Company at www.jindalsteel.com.
There were no outstanding Non-Convertible Debenturesas on March 31, 2025.
During the year under review, all Related PartyTransactions ("RPTs") entered into by the Company,were approved by the Audit Committee and were atarm's length and in the ordinary course of business.Prior omnibus approval is obtained for related partytransactions which are of repetitive nature and enteredin the ordinary course of business and on an arm'slength basis.
Regulation 23(4) of the Listing Regulations states that allRPTs with an aggregate value exceeding B 1,000 crore
or 10% of annual consolidated turnover of theCompany as per the last audited financial statementsof the Company, whichever is lower, shall be treatedas Material Related Party Transaction ("MRPTs”) andshall require approval of shareholders by means ofan ordinary resolution. The provisions of Regulations23(4) requiring approval of the shareholders arenot applicable for the RPTs entered into between aholding company and its wholly owned subsidiaryand RPT transactions entered into between two whollyowned subsidiaries of the listed holding company,whose accounts are consolidated with such holdingcompany and placed before the shareholders atthe general meeting for approval. The said limits areapplicable, even if the transactions are in the ordinarycourse of business of the concerned Company andat an arm's length basis. The amended Regulation2(1) (zc) of the Listing Regulations has also expandedthe definition of related party transactions which nowincludes a transaction involving a transfer of resources,services or obligations between a listed entity or anyof its subsidiaries on one hand and a related party ofthe listed entity or any of its subsidiaries on the otherhand, regardless of whether a price is charged or not.Further, any transaction between the Company or anyof its subsidiaries on one hand, and any other personor entity on the other hand, the purpose and effect ofwhich is to benefit a related party of the listed entityor any of its subsidiaries would be considered as RPTsregardless of whether a price has been charged.
During the year under review, the Company hasobtained the approval to enter into MRPTs withNalwa Steel and Power Limited, Vulcan CommoditiesDMCC, Jindal Saw Limited, Jindal Paradip Port Limited,between Jindal Steel Odisha Limited and Jindal SawLimited, and between Jindal Steel Odisha Limited andNalwa Special Steel Limited. All the above related partytransactions are in compliance with the provisions ofListing Regulations, as applicable during the financialyear ended March 31, 2025.
The disclosure of related party transactions as requiredunder Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form AOC-2 is notapplicable to the Company for FY25 and hence doesnot form part of this report.
The related party transaction policy of the companycan be accessed on the Company's website at the link:www.jindalsteel.com.
Details of related party transactions entered into by theCompany, in terms of Ind AS-24 and Listing Regulationshave been disclosed in the notes to the standalone/
consolidated financial statements forming part ofthis report.
The particulars of loans, guarantees, securities andinvestments, covered under the provisions of Section186 of the Act, are furnished in the financial statements.
A separate statement containing performance andhighlights of Financial Statements of subsidiary,associate and joint venture companies is providedin the prescribed form AOC-1, attached to theConsolidated Financial Statements and forms part ofthis report.
The names of companies which have become orceased to be subsidiary or joint venture or associatecompanies, if any, during F.Y. 2024-25 have beenmentioned in the notes to the accounts.
The financial statements of subsidiary companiesare kept open for inspection by the shareholders atthe registered office of the Company during businesshours on all days except on Saturdays, Sundays andon public holidays upto the date of the Annual GeneralMeeting ("AGM”) as required under Section 136 of theAct. Any member desirous of obtaining a copy of thesaid financial statements may write to the Companyat its Registered Office or Corporate Office.
The audited financial statements including theconsolidated financial statements and all otherdocuments required to be attached thereto andfinancial statements of each of the subsidiaries havebeen uploaded on the website of your Company atwww.jindalsteel.com.
Your Company has framed a policy for determining"Material Subsidiary” in terms of Regulation 16(c) ofListing Regulations. The policy may be accessed on thewebsite of the Company at: www.jindalsteel.com.
Board Diversity
Your Company recognises the benefits of having adiverse Board, and increasing diversity at the Boardlevel is viewed as an essential element in maintaininga competitive advantage. Your Company believes thata diverse Board will leverage differences in thought,perspective, knowledge, skill, regional and industryexperience, cultural and geographical backgrounds,
which will ensure that the Company retains itscompetitive advantage.
Your Company believes that a diverse Boardcontributes towards driving business results, makecorporate governance more effective, enhance qualityand responsible decision-making capability, ensuresustainable development and enhance the reputationof the Company. The Policy to Promote Diversity on theBoard of Directors (Diversity Policy) adopted by theBoard, in compliance with Regulation 19(4) read withPart D of the Schedule II of the Listing Regulations, setsout its approach to diversity.
The Diversity Policy is available on the website of theCompany at www.jindalsteel.com.
Directors:
Mr. Sunjay Kapur, Independent Director of theCompany ceased to be Independent Director dueto sudden and untimely demise on June 12, 2025. TheCompany places on record its deep appreciationfor the invaluable contributions made by Mr. SunjayKapur as a valued member of the Company's Board.Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, Independent Director ceasedto be Independent Director w.e.f. July 28, 2025, dueto completion of his tenure as Independent Director.The Board of Directors and the management of theCompany place on record their sincere appreciationfor the valuable guidance and contributionsmade by Dr. Chatterjee during his tenure as anIndependent Director.
Retirement by Rotation:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of theAct and in terms of the Articles of Association of theCompany, Mr. Sabyasachi Bandyopadhyay, Director ofthe Company, is retiring by rotation at the ensuing AGMof the Company and is eligible for re-appointment.Your Board recommends the re-appointment ofMr. Sabyasachi Bandyopadhyay, as Director ofthe Company.
The particulars in respect of Mr. SabyasachiBandyopadhyay, as required under Regulation 36(3)of Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard -2, arementioned in the Notice of AGM.
Key Managerial Personnel:
During the year under review, Mr. Sunil Agrawal, wasappointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Companyw.e.f. April 27, 2024. Subsequently, Mr. Mayank Guptawas appointed as the Chief Financial Officer andKey Managerial Personnel of the Company witheffect from January 30, 2025. Consequently, Mr. SunilAgrawal, who was holding this position, stepped downas Chief Financial Officer but continued to oversee
his responsibilities within the Finance function of theCompany. Mr. Mayank Gupta, Chief Financial Officerresigned with effect from July 15, 2025.
Mr. Anoop Singh Juneja, Company Secretary andCompliance Officer of the Company, ceased to beCompany Secretary and Compliance officer of theCompany due to unfortunate and untimely demiseon June 23, 2025. Mr. Juneja had been unwell for sometime. The Board and management of the Companyplace on record their sincere appreciation for thevaluable services and significant contributions madeby him during his tenure.
The Board carried out an annual performanceevaluation of its own performance, the performanceof the Directors individually as well as the evaluationof the various Committees of the Board. Details of thesame are given in the Corporate Governance Reportwhich forms part of this report.
The Company has received declarations from eachof the Independent Directors that they, respectively,meet the criteria of independence prescribed underSection 149 read with Schedule IV of the Act and rulesmade thereunder, as well as Regulations 16 and 25(8)of the Listing Regulations. Based on the declarationsreceived, the Board considered the independenceof each of the Independent Directors in terms ofabove provisions and is of the view that they fulfil thecriteria of independence and are independent fromthe management.
In the opinion of the Board, there has been no changein the circumstances which may affect their status asIndependent Directors of the Company and the Boardis satisfied of the integrity, expertise, and experience(including proficiency, in terms of Section 150(1) of theAct and applicable rules thereunder) of all IndependentDirectors on the Board. Further, in terms of Section 150read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment andQualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended,Independent Directors of the Company have includedtheir names in the data bank of Independent Directorsmaintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
The Board of Directors met 7 (Seven) times duringthe period under review. The details of number ofmeetings of the Board and various Committees of theBoard of your Company are set out in the CorporateGovernance Report, which forms part of this report.
The Directors state that applicable secretarialstandards i.e., SS-1 and SS-2, relating to meetings of theBoard of Directors and General Meetings have beenduly followed by the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 178 of theAct and Part D of Schedule II of the Listing Regulations,the policy on Nomination and Remuneration ofDirectors, KMPs and Senior Management of yourCompany is uploaded on the website of the Companyand may be accessed at: www.jindalsteel.com. Duringthe year under review, there has been no change tothe Policy.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Actread with Rules 5 of the Companies (Appointment andRemuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, asamended, a statement showing the names and otherparticulars of the employees drawing remuneration inexcess of the limits set out in the said rules and thedisclosures relating to remuneration and other details,is annexed as Annexure - A to this report.
Lodha & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm RegistrationNo. 301051E/E300284), New Delhi, were appointed asthe Statutory Auditors for a period of 5 years from theconclusion of 42nd AGM till the conclusion of 47th AGM ofthe Company.
The Statutory Auditors have confirmed that they arenot disqualified from continuing as the auditors ofthe Company.
The Statutory Auditors have issued an unmodifiedopinion on the Company's Financial Statements for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025 and the Auditor'sReport for the year under review does not contain anyqualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
The notes on financial statements referred to in theAuditor's Report are self-explanatory and do not callfor any further comments.
There are no instances of any fraud reported by theStatutory Auditors to the Audit Committee or the Boardpursuant to section 143(12) of the Act.
M/s RSMV & Co., Company Secretaries, New Delhi (CPNo. 11571) were appointed to conduct the SecretarialAudit of the Company for the financial year 2024-25. In
terms of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, M/sRSMV & Co., Company Secretaries were also appointedas Secretarial Auditors of Jindal Steel Odisha Limited, amaterial unlisted subsidiary of the Company.
Secretarial Audit Report issued by M/s RSMV & Co.,Company Secretaries, New Delhi of the Companyas well as Jindal Steel Odisha Limited are annexedherewith as Annexure - B to the Report.
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on August6, 2025, based on the recommendations of the AuditCommittee and subject to approval of members atthe ensuing 46th AGM, approved the appointment ofM/s RSMV & Co., Company Secretaries, New Delhi, for afirst term of 5 (five) consecutive years beginning fromFinancial Year 2025-26. Accordingly, an appropriateresolution for appointment of M/s RSMV & Co.,Company Secretaries, New Delhi, is included in theNotice convening the 46th AGM of the Company.
In terms of sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Actread with Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules,2014, as amended from time to time, the Companyis required to maintain the cost records. Accordingly,such accounts and records have been maintained bythe Company.
M/s Shome & Banerjee, Cost Accountants, wereappointed as the Cost Auditors of the Company forauditing the cost records of the Company for thefinancial year 2025-26, subject to ratification of theirremuneration by the Shareholders of the Companyin the 46th AGM of the Company. Accordingly, anappropriate resolution seeking ratification of theremuneration for the financial year 2025-26 of M/sShome & Banerjee, Cost Auditors, is included in theNotice convening the 46th AGM of the Company.
The Company has in place a robust risk managementframework which identifies and evaluates businessrisks and opportunities. The Company recognisesthat the applicable risks need to be managed andmitigated to protect the interests of the shareholdersand stakeholders, to achieve business objectives andenable sustainable growth. The risk managementframework is aimed at effectively mitigating theCompany's various business and operationalrisks, through strategic and tactical actions. Riskmanagement is embedded in our critical businessactivities, functions and processes. The risks arereviewed for the change in the nature and extent ofthe major risks identified since the last assessment.It also provides control measures for risks and futureaction plans.
The Company has in place adequate internal financialcontrols with reference to financial statements andsuch internal financial controls are operating effectively.Your Company has adopted policies and proceduresfor ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of itsbusiness, including adherence to the Company's policies,safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection offrauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of theaccounting records, and timely preparation of reliablefinancial disclosures.
The Company strongly believes that sustainablecommunity development is essential for harmonybetween the community and the industry. The Companyendeavours to make a positive contribution especiallyto the underprivileged communities by supportinga wide range of socio-economic, educational andhealth initiatives.
The Health, Safety, CSR, Sustainability and EnvironmentCommittee ("HSCSE Committee”) of the Board ofDirectors of the Company oversees the implementationof CSR Policy of the Company.
In line with the provisions of the Act and on therecommendations of the HSCSE Committee, theBoard of Directors has approved the CSR Policy of theCompany. Detailed CSR Policy of the Company hasbeen uploaded on the website of the Company atwww.jindalsteel.com.
The Annual Report on the CSR activities for the financialyear 2024-25 is annexed herewith as Annexure - C tothis report.
No significant material order(s) passed by theregulators/ courts which would impact the goingconcern status of the Company and its futureoperations during the year under review.
Pursuant to Section 134(3) (c) of the Act, your Directorsstate that:
(a) i n the preparation of the annual accounts forthe year ended March 31, 2025, the applicableaccounting standards and Schedule III to the Act,have been followed and there are no materialdepartures from the same;
(b) t he Directors have selected such accountingpolicies 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 your Company as at March31, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for theyear ended on that date;
(c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient carefor the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of theAct for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities;
(d) The Directors have prepared the annual accountson a going concern basis;
(e) The Directors have laid down internal financialcontrols to be followed by the Company and thatsuch internal financial controls are adequate andare operating effectively; and
(f) The Directors have devised proper systems toensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems areadequate and operating effectively.
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
As stipulated under Listing Regulations, a separatesection titled "Business Responsibility and SustainabilityReport” forms part of this Annual Report which offersmore detailed information on your Company's actionsand initiatives related to environmental, social, andgovernance matters.
As stipulated under Listing Regulations, a separatesection titled "Management Discussion and AnalysisReport”, forms part of this Annual Report.
The particulars related to conservation of energy,technology absorption and foreign exchange earningsand outgo as required to be disclosed under Section134(3) (m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith asAnnexure - D to this Report.
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 92and 134(3)(a) of the Act read with the Companies(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, theAnnual Return in e-form MGT-7 for the financial yearended March 31, 2025 has been uploaded on thewebsite of the Company i.e. www.jindalsteel.com.
Your Company is committed to achieve the higheststandards of Corporate Governance and adhere tothe Corporate Governance requirements set out by theSecurities and Exchange Board of India. Your Companyhas also implemented several best CorporateGovernance practices as prevalent globally.
The report on Corporate Governance as stipulatedunder the Listing Regulations for the Financial Year2024-25 and a certificate issued by Navneet K. Arora& Co. LLP, Company Secretaries in Practice confirmingcompliance with the conditions of CorporateGovernance is annexed herewith as Annexure - E tothis report.
Your Company has formulated a robust vigil mechanismto deal with instances of unethical behaviour, actualor suspected fraud or violation of Company's codeof conduct or ethics policy. The details of policy areexplained in the Corporate Governance Reportand also uploaded on website of the Company at:www.jindalsteel.com.
As per the requirement of the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules made thereunder,your Company has constituted an Internal ComplaintsCommittee having designated independent member(s)to redress complaints regarding sexual harassment.
The details pertaining to complaints received onmatters pertaining to sexual harassment during theFinancial Year 2024-25, are as below:
(a) number of complaints of sexual harassmentreceived in the year: 10
(b) number of complaints disposed off during theyear: 10
(c) number of complaints pending for more thanninety days: NA
There was no application made by the Companyinitiating insolvency proceedings against any anotherentity nor are any proceedings pending against theCompany under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016 (31 of 2016) during the year under review.
There was no one time settlement of loan from banksor financial institutions by the Company during theyear under review. Accordingly, there are no detailsregarding difference between amount of the valuationdone at the time of one time settlement and thevaluation done while taking loan from the Banks orFinancial Institutions.
The Company has complied with provisions relating tothe Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Statements in the Board's Report and the ManagementDiscussion & Analysis describing the Company'sobjectives, expectations or forecasts may be forwardlooking within the meaning of applicable Securities Lawsand Regulations. Actual results may differ materiallyfrom those expressed in the statement. Importantfactors that could influence the Company's operationsinclude global and domestic demand and supplyconditions affecting selling prices of finished goods,input availability and prices, changes in GovernmentRegulations, Tax Laws, Economic Developments withinthe country and other factors such as litigation andindustrial relations.
The Directors wish to place on record their appreciationfor the sincere services rendered by Company's staffand workers at all levels. Your Directors also wish toplace on record their appreciation for the valuable co¬operation and support received from the Governmentof India, various State Governments, the Banks/Financial Institutions and other stakeholders suchas shareholders, customers and suppliers, amongothers. The Directors also commend the continuingcommitment and dedication of the employees atall levels, which has been critical for the Company'ssuccess. The Directors look forward to their continuedsupport in future.
For & on behalf of the Board of Directors
Naveen Jindal
Place: New Delhi Chairman
Date: August 6, 2025 DIN: 00001523