Provision is recognised when the Company has apresent obligation (legal or constructive) as a result ofa past event, it is probable that an outflow of resourcesembodying economic benefits will be required to settlethe obligation and a reliable estimate can be made ofthe amount of obligation. Provision is not recognised forfuture operating losses.
Provision is measured at the present value ofmanagement's best estimate of the expenditure requiredto settle the present obligation at the end of the reportingperiod. If the effect of the time value of money is material,the amount of provision is discounted using an appropriatepre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments ofthe time value of money and, when appropriate, the risksspecific to the liability. When discounting is used, theincrease in the provision due to the passage of time isrecognised as a finance cost.
A Contingent liability is disclosed in case of a presentobligation arising from past events, when it is either notprobable that an outflow of resources will be requiredto settle the obligation, or a reliable estimate of theamount cannot be made. A Contingent Liability is alsodisclosed when there is a possible obligation arising frompast events, the existence of which will be confirmedonly by occurrence or non-occurrence of one or moreuncertain future events not wholly within the control ofthe Company.
Contingent Assets are not recognised but where an inflowof economic benefits is probable, contingent assets aredisclosed in the financial statements.
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probablethat the economic benefits will flow to the Companyand the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue ismeasured at the fair value of the consideration receivedor receivable, taking into account contractually definedterms of payment and excluding taxes or duties collectedon behalf of the government.
Revenue from sale of goods is recognised upon transferof significant risk and rewards of ownership of the goodsto the customer which generally coincides with dispatchof goods to customer. Sales exclude Goods and ServiceTax (GST). It is measured at fair value of considerationreceived or receivable, net of returns, rebates anddiscounts.
Income from Wind Power is recognised at the point ofgeneration.
Revenue from services are recognised as and whenthe services are rendered on stage of completionmethod.
c) Interest Income
Interest income from a financial asset is recognised whenit is probable that the economic benefits will flow to theCompany and the amount of income can be measuredreliably. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, byreference to the principal outstanding and at the effectiveinterest rate applicable. The effective interest rate is therate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receiptsthrough the expected life of the financial asset to thegross carrying amount of that financial asset.
Dividend income from investments is recognised whenthe Company's right to receive dividend is established,which is generally when the shareholders approve thedividend.
Employee benefits include Provident Fund, EmployeeState Insurance Scheme, Gratuity Fund, LeaveEncashment.
A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employeesin respect of short-term employee benefits in the periodthe related service is rendered at the undiscountedamount of the benefits expected to be paid in exchangefor that service. A liability is recognised for benefitsaccruing to employees in respect of other long-termemployee benefits are measured at the present value ofthe estimated future cash outflows expected to be madeby the Company in respect of services provided by theemployees up to the reporting date.
The Company's contribution to Provident Fund andEmployee State Insurance Scheme are consideredas defined contribution plans and are charged as anexpense based on the amount of contribution requiredto be made and when services are rendered by theemployees.
In accordance with applicable Indian laws, the Companyprovides for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan(“Gratuity Plan”) covering all employees. The GratuityPlan provides a lump sum payment to vested employees,at retirement or termination of employment, an amountbased on the respective employee's last drawn salaryand the years of employment with the Company. Liabilitywith regard to Gratuity Plan is accrued based on actuarialvaluation at the Balance Sheet date, carried out by anindependent actuary.
Payment for present liabilities of future payment ofgratuity for all employees other than Managing Directoris being made to approved gratuity fund managed by LifeInsurance Corporation of India (LIC).
Re-measurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses,is reflected immediately in the Balance Sheet with a chargeor credit recognised in Other Comprehensive Incomein the period in which they occur. Re-measurementrecognised in Other Comprehensive Income is reflectedimmediately in retained earnings and is not reclassifiedto Profit and Loss. Past service cost is recognised in theStatement of Profit and Loss immediately for both vestedand the non-vested portion.
The Company provides for the encashment of absenceor absence with pay based on policy of the Company inthis regard. The employees are entitled to accumulatesuch absences subject to certain limits, for the futureencashment or absence. The Company records anobligation for compensated absences in the period inwhich the employee renders the services that increasesthis entitlement. The Company measures the expectedcost of compensated absences as the additional amountthat the Company expects to pay as a result of the unusedentitlement that has accumulated at the Balance Sheetdate on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation.
Income tax expense represents the sum of the taxcurrently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit forthe year. Taxable profit differs from 'profit before tax' asreported in the Statement of Profit and Loss because ofitems of income or expense that are taxable or deductiblein other years and items that are never taxable ordeductible. The Company's current tax is calculatedusing applicable tax rates that have been enacted orsubstantively enacted by the end of the reporting periodand the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and othertax laws, as applicable.
b) Deferred Tax
Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differencesbetween the carrying amounts of assets and liabilitiesin the financial statements and the corresponding taxbases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferredtax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxabletemporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generallyrecognised for all deductible temporary differencesto the extent that it is probable that taxable profits willbe available against which those deductible temporarydifferences can be utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewedat the end of each reporting period and reduced to theextent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxableprofits will be available to allow all or part of the asset tobe recovered.
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are measured at the taxrates that are expected to apply in the period in which theliability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates(and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantivelyenacted by the end of the reporting period.
The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assetsreflects the tax consequences that would follow from themanner in which the Company expects, at the end of thereporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amountof its assets and liabilities.
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss,except when they relate to items that are recognisedin other comprehensive income or directly in equity,in which case, the current and deferred tax are alsorecognised in other comprehensive income or directly inequity respectively.
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing thenet profit or loss for the period attributable to equityshareholders (after deducting preference dividends, ifany, and attributable taxes) by the weighted averagenumber of equity shares outstanding during the period.
Transaction in foreign currencies are initially recorded inthe functional currency, using the spot exchange rate atthe date of the transaction first qualifies for recognition.Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreigncurrencies are translated at the functional currencyspot rates of exchange at the reporting date. Exchangedifferences that arise on settlement of monetary itemsrecognised in statement of Profit and Loss. Non monetaryitems that are measured in terms of historical cost in aforeign currency are translated using the exchange rateat the date of the initial transactions.
a) Initial Recognition and Measurement
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised
when the Company becomes a party to the contractualprovisions of the instruments.
At initial recognition, financial assets and financialliabilities are initially measured at fair value or atamortised cost. Transaction costs that are directlyattributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assetsand financial liabilities (other than financial assets andfinancial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss)are added to or deducted from the value of the financialassets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initialrecognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to theacquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities atFair Value through Profit or Loss are recognised in theStatement of Profit and Loss.
All recognised financial assets are subsequentlymeasured in its entirety at either amortised cost or fairvalue, depending on the classification of the financialassets.
c) Financial Liabilities and Equity Instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences aresidual interest in the assets of an entity after deductingall of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by theCompany are recognised at the proceeds received.
ii) Financial Liabilities
All financial liabilities (other than derivative financialinstruments) are measured at amortised cost usingeffective interest method at the end of reporting periods.
The Company derecognises a financial asset when thecontractual rights to the cash flows from the financial assetexpire or when the Company transfers the contractualrights to receive the cash flows of the financial asset inwhich substantially all the risks and rewards of ownershipof the financial asset are transferred or in which theCompany neither transfers nor retains substantially allthe risks and rewards of ownership of the financial assetand does not retain control of the financial asset. TheCompany derecognises a financial liability (or a partof financial liability) when the contractual obligation isdischarged, cancelled or expires.
The Company has one class of equity shares having a par value of ? 5/- per share. Each shareholder is eligible for onevote per share held. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in theensuing Annual General Meeting, except in case of interim dividend. In the event of liquidation, the equity shareholders areeligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to theirshareholding.
The Company bought back 7,66,616 equity shares for an aggregate amount of ? 42.16 crore being 5.93% of the total paidup equity share capital at ? 550 per equity share. The equity shares bought back were extinguished on 20 October 2021.
(ii) The Company has not revalued its Property, Plant and Equipment's or Intangible Assets or both during the current yearor previous year.
(iii) The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against theCompany for holding any Benami property.
(iv) The Company does not have any transaction with companies struck off under section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013or section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(v) The Company does not have any such transactions which is not recorded in the books of account that has beensurrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the income tax act, 1961 (such assearch or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act 1961).
(vi) The Company do not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyond the statutoryperiod.
(vii) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.
(viii) The Company has not been declared as a wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution (as defined underCompanies Act, 2013) or consortium thereof, in accordance with the guidance on wilful defaulters issued by ReserveBank of India.
(ix) The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013.
(x) The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreignentities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall :
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalfof the company (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries
(xi) The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Funding Party)with the Understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Group shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalfof the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provided any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries
(xii) Other Information's as required pursuant to Notification dated 24 March 2021 under Schedule III are applicable to theextent are given.
35 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As required by Ind AS 19 ‘Employee Benefits' the disclosures are as under :
Company offers its employees defined contribution plans in the form of Provident Fund (PF) and Employees' PensionScheme (EPS) with the government, and certain state plans such as Employees' State Insurance (ESI). PF andEPS cover substantially all regular employees and the ESI covers certain employees. Contributions are made to theGovernment's funds. While both the employees and Company pay predetermined contributions into the Provident Fund
Although the analysis does not take into account full distribution of cash flows expected under the plan, it does providean approximation of sensitivity of assumptions. The estimated of future increase in compensation levels, considered inthe actuarial valuation, have been taken on account of inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors such assupply and demand in the employment market.
The expected contributions for Defined Benefit plan for the next financial year will be in line with FY 2024-25.
Company's employees are entitled for compensated absences which are allowed to be accumulated and encashed asper Company's rule. The liability of compensated absences, which is non-funded, has been provided based on reportof independent actuary using “Projected Unit Credit Method”.
Accordingly ? 17.71 Lakhs (Previous Year ? 13.56 Lakhs) being liability as at the year end for compensated absencesas per actuarial valuation has been provided in the accounts.
36 SEGMENT REPORTING
Operating Segment are those components of the business whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chiefoperating decision making body in the Company to make decisions for performance assessment and resource allocation.Accordingly, the Company operates in manufacturing of Steel Tubes / Nuts and generation of Wind Power. However, theoperating segment in respect of Nuts and generation of Wind Power do not meet the quantitative thresholds for disclosureunder Ind AS 108 “Operating Segments” and hence aggregated.
37 PROPOSED DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors have recommended dividend of ?15.00 [300%] (Previous Year ? 13.00 [260%]) for equity share forthe financial year ended 31 March 2025. The dividend is subject to the approval by the shareholders in the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting of the Company and therefore, has not been recognized as a liability as at the Balance Sheet date in linewith Ind AS 10 on “Events after reporting period”
38 REVENUE (Ind AS 115)
(a) The operation of the Company are limited to primarily one segment viz, Seamless, ERW Precision Steel Tubes, SteelNuts and Sleeves. Revenue from contract with customers is from sale of manufactured goods and Wind Mills operations.Sale of goods are made at a point in time and revenue is recognised upon satisfaction of the performance obligationwhich is typically upon dispatch/delivery depending on the terms of sale. The Company has credit evaluation policybased on which the credit limit for the trade receivables are established. There is no significant financing components asthe credit period provided by the Company not significant.
43 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
For the purpose of the Company's Capital Management, Capital includes issued Equity Capital and all Other Reserves(including CapitalRedemption Reserve created on buy back of Equity Shares) attributable to the Equity shareholders of the Company. The Primary objectiveof the Company's Capital Management is to maximise the shareholders' value. The Company's Capital Management objectives are tomaintain equity including all reserves to protect economic viability and to finance any growth opportunities that may be available in future soas to maximise shareholder's value.
44 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - FAIR VALUES AND RISK MANAGEMENTA Fair value measurements
Fair value of the financial assets and liabilities are defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid totransfer a liability in an orderly transaction between the market participants at the measurement date.
The Fair values of investments in units of mutual fund units is based on the net asset value (‘NAV’) as stated by theissuers of these mutual fund units in the published statements as at the Balance Sheet date. NAV represents the priceat which the issuer will issue further units of mutual fund and the price at which issuers will redeem such units from theinvestors.
The Fair values of investments in Bonds which are quoted, are based on the quoted price of those bonds on themeasurement date.
The fair value of financial instruments as referred below have been classified into three categories depending on themethod used in the valuation technique.
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1
The Company's financial risk management is an integral part of how to plan and execute its business strategies. The riskmanagement policy is approved by the Company's Board. The Company's principal financial liabilities comprise of tradeand other payables. These financial liabilities form part of the Company's working capital. The Company's principal financialassets include trade and other receivables, and cash and cash equivalents that derive directly from its operations andinvestments. The Company is exposed to market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, etc. The objective of the Company's financingpolicy are to secure solvency, limit financial risks and optimise the cost of capital, if any. The Company's capital structure ismanaged using only equity as part of the Company's financial planning.
Company has exposure to following risk arising from financial instruments:
Credit riskLiquidity riskMarket risk
a) Credit Risk
Credit risk refers to risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Company.Credit risk arises primarily from financial assets such as trade receivables, investments in units of mutual funds, otherbalances with banks, deposits and other receivables.
Customer credit risk managed by Company's established policy, procedure and control relating to customer credit riskmanagement. Outstanding customer receivables are regularly monitored. Management believes that the unimpairedamounts that are past due by more than 60 days are still collectables in full, based on historical payment behaviours andanalysis of customer credit risk.
The Company limits its exposure to credit risk by investing mainly in units of debt funds issued by mutual funds and thattoo have higher credit rating. The Company monitors changes in credit risk by tracking published external credit ranking.
b) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that Company may not be able to meet its present and future cash and collateral obligations withoutincurring unacceptable losses. Company's objective is to, at all times maintain optimum levels of liquidity to meet its cashand collateral requirements. Company closely monitors its liquidity position and deploys a robust cash management system.Working capital requirements are adequately addressed by internally generated funds. Trade receivables are kept withinmanageable levels. The Company has no outstanding bank borrowings. The Company believes that the working capital issufficient to meet its current requirements.
The Company aims to maintain the level of its cash and cash equivalents and other highly marketable debt investmentsat an amount in excess of expected cash outflows on financial liabilities. The ratio of cash and cash equivalents and otherinvestments to outflow is 1.36 times as at 31 March 2025 and 1.03 times as at 31 March 2024.
The maturity of all financial liabilities of the Company is less than one year or on demand.
c) Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes inmarket prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk, such as equityprice risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include loans and borrowings, deposits, investments and derivativefinancial instruments. The Company does not have any loan or borrowing. The Company has designed risk managementframe work to control various risks effectively to achieve the business objectives. This includes identification of risk, itsassessment, control and monitoring at timely intervals.
45 PREVIOUS YEAR FIGURES
Previous year figures have been regrouped, rearranged and reclassified, wherever necessary to correspond with the current year'sclassification / disclosure.
As per our attached report of even date
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
For S. V. DOSHI & CO.
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SHOBHANA RAJAN VARTAK (CFO)
CHAITALI KIRTI KACHALIA (Company Secretary)
Mumbai, 28 May 2025