Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 41st Annual Report of your Company together with theAudited Statement of Accounts and the Auditors' Report of your company for the financial year ended31st March, 2025
The financial performance of your company for the year ending March 31, 2025 is summarized below:
Particulars
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from Operations
956.66
827.70
Other Income
7.60
4.05
Total Income
964.26
831.74
Finance Cost
204.69
182.48
Depreciation and amortization expenses
206.60
182.37
Other expenses
534.81
448.79
Net Profit before Tax
18.16
18.10
Tax Expense
0.00
Deferred Tax
4.69
151.39
Net Profit after Tax
13.48
-133.29
During the reporting period company's performance was satisfactory in terms of revenue generationas the same has generated total revenue of Rs. 956.66 (in Lakhs) which is 128.96 (In lakhs) more thanthe last year's turnover.
The Company has generated other income of Rs. 7.60 (in Lakhs) during the year as compared to theother income generated in the previous year amounting Rs. 4.05 (in Lakhs).
The company has earned net profit of Rs. 13.48 (in Lakhs) during the year as compared to the net lossof Rs. 133.29 (in Lakhs) as incurred in the previous financial year. The Board is taking the necessarysteps to improve the performance of the Company and to have better working results in the comingyears.
The company has not transferred any amounts in the Reserves in terms of Section 134(3)(J) of theCompanies Act, 2013.
The Board of Directors of the Company, after considering holistically the relevant circumstances hasnot recommended any dividend for the current financial year with a view to conserve the profitsgenerated.
In terms of Section 124(6) of the Act read with Rule 6 of Investors Education and Protection FundAuthority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (as amended from time to timethereof), the dividends {unpaid/ unclaimed for a period of 7 (seven) years from the date of transfer tothe Unpaid / Unclaimed dividend account} and underlying equity shares {on which dividend has notbeen paid or claimed by the members for seven consecutive years} are required to be transferred tothe Investor Education & Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority established by the Central Government.
The Company didn't declared any dividend in the past 7 (Seven) years and nothing is transferred tothe IEPF during the said Financial Year.
During the period under review, the Company has not changed its line of business in such a way thatamounts to commencement of any new business or discontinuance, sale or disposal of any of itsexisting businesses or hiving off any segment or division.
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurredbetween the end of the financial year to which this financial statement relates till the date of thisreport.
During the year under review, there has been no change in the authorized share capital of thecompany.
The authorized share capital as on March 31, 2025 is as follows:
S.
Type of Share No. of Shares
Value per share
Total Amount (in
No.
(in Rs.)
Lakhs)
1
Equity Share
9850000
10
985.00
2
Preference Share
15000
100
15.00
Total
1,000.00
During the year under review, there has been no change in the paid up share capital of the company.The paid up share capital as on March 31, 2025 is as follows:
Equity Shares 4428207
442.82
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year under review.
No Bonus Shares were issued during the year under review.
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees.
The Company has not issued any shares with differential rights during the year under review.
There were no loans, guarantees, or investments made by the Company under Section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013 during the year under review and hence the said provision is not applicable.
During the said financial year no Company has become or ceased to be a subsidiary or joint ventureor associate Company.
During the year under review, your Company has not invited any deposits from public/shareholdersas per Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules,2014.
The company had received loan from its director/relative of director as on 31st March, 2025 andoutstanding amount payable to them is Rs. 4,191/-. The details of loan received from director/relativeof director is provided in the financial statements.
During the current financial year the following changes have occurred in the constitution of directorsof the company.
Name
Designatio
Appointment/Cessation/Change
Date of
No
n
Designation
appointment/cessation/chan
ge designation
Prakash
Additional
Appointment
29/05/2024
Arya
Independent Director
Mr. Vinay Kumar Goyal, Managing Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment.
Composition of board of directors as on 31/03/2025 is as following:
Name Designation DIN Date of Appointment
Mr. Chandrakesh Pal
Whole-time
07277936
23/12/2015
director
CFO
BCCPC1356E
16/01/2021
3
Ms. Divya Arora
Company
CFXPA5907A
01/12/2023
Secretary &ComplianceOfficer
4
Mr. Prakash Arya
Director
06361843
5
Mr. Sanjay Kumar
02128700
28/07/2023
6
Ms. Uma Rajaram
07029264
28/09/2015
7
Mr. Velu Paneerselvam
03021605
13/08/2021
8
Mr. Vinay Kumar Goyal
Managing
00134026
14/09/1996
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors confirming that they meetthe criteria of independence as prescribed under the provisions of the Act, read with the Schedulesand Rules issued thereunder (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof forthe time being in force). The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied withthe Company's code of conduct prescribed in Schedule IV to the Companies Act, 2013.
(B) STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISEAND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTEDDURING THE YEAR
During the financial year, the Board of Directors evaluated the integrity, expertise, experience, andproficiency of the independent directors appointed. Based on this evaluation, the Board affirms thatMr. Prakash Arya, who was appointed as an Independent Director on 29th May 2024, possesses therequisite qualifications and professional capabilities required for the role.
Mr. Arya brings with him extensive experience and a strong track record of ethical leadership andstrategic insight. The Board is of the considered opinion that his appointment enhances theindependence and effectiveness of the Board and aligns with the Company's commitment to soundcorporate governance practices.
(b) During the Financial Year, the Company held 6 board meetings of the Board of Directors as perSection 173 of Companies Act, 2013 which is summarized below. The provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 were adhered to while considering the time gap between the two meetings.
Meeting Date
Total Number of directorsassociated as on the dateof meeting
Attendance
Number ofdirectorsattended
% of
attendance
31/07/2024
13/08/2024
13/11/2024
66.67
24/12/2024
11/02/2025
(c) During the Financial Year, committees met 8 times and the following committee meetings wereheld by the committees as constituted as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013:
Name of Committee Meeting Date
Total Numberof membersassociated ason the date ofmeeting
Number of
members
attended
Audit Committee
Nomination &
Remuneration Committee
Nomination &Remuneration Committee
Stakeholder RelationshipCommittee
Meeting
During the financial year, following general meetings were held. The provisions of the Companies Act,2013 were adhered to while conducting the meetings:
Nature of meeting Date of Meeting
Total Number of
No. of Members
Members as on thedate of the meeting
Present
Annual General Meeting 23/08/2024
5378
30
I. The Audit Committee of the Company is constituted in line with the provisions of Section 177 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014.
II. The terms of reference of the Audit Committee are broadly as under:
1. Oversight of the Company's financial reporting process and the disclosure of its financialinformation to ensure that the financial statement is correct, sufficient and credible;
2. Recommend the appointment, remuneration and terms of appointment of auditors of theCompany;
3. Reviewing, with the management, the annual financial statements and auditors' report thereonbefore submission to the board for approval, with particular reference to:
A. Matters required to be included in the director's responsibility statement to be included in theboard's report in terms of clause (c) of sub-section 3 of section 134 of the Act
B. Disclosure of any related party transactions
C. Qualifications in the draft audit report
4. Reviewing, with the management, the quarterly financial statements before submission to theboard for approval;
5. Review and monitor the auditors' independence and performance, and effectiveness of auditprocess;
6. Scrutiny of inter-corporate loans and investments;
7. Evaluation of internal financial controls and risk management systems;
8. Reviewing, with the management, performance of statutory and internal auditors, adequacy ofthe internal control systems;
9. Discussion with internal auditors of any significant findings and follow up there on;
10. Establish a vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns in suchmanner as may be prescribed;
11. Approval of appointment of CFO;
III. The Audit Committee invites executives, as it considers appropriate (particularly the head of thefinance function), representatives of the statutory auditors and representatives of the internalauditors to be present at its meetings. The Company Secretary acts as the secretary to the AuditCommittee.
IV. The composition of the Audit Committee is given below:
Name of the Member
Position held in the
Category of the Member
Committee
Chairman
Member
Whole-time director
I. The composition of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee is given below:
I. The composition of the Independent Director Meeting is given below:
Position held in the Category of the
Committee Member
I. The composition of the Stakeholder Relationship Committee is given below:
Managing Director
I. The Company has constituted this Committee in compliance of the provisions of Section 178(3) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014.
II. The broad terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are as under:
1. Recommend to the board the set up and composition of the board and its committees includingthe "formulation of the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independenceof a director". The committee will consider periodically reviewing the composition of the board withthe objective of achieving an optimum balance of size, skills, independence, knowledge, age, genderand experience.
2. Recommend to the board the appointment or reappointment of directors.
3. Devise a policy on board diversity.
4. On an annual basis, recommend to the board the remuneration payable to the directors andoversee the remuneration to executive team or key managerial personnel of the Company.
5. Provide guidelines for remuneration of directors on material subsidiaries.
III. The composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is given below:
Category of the
Independent
The company does not meet the criteria specified under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013,along with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. Therefore, theprovisions related to Corporate Social Responsibility are not applicable.
The Company has developed a very comprehensive Risk Management Policy under which all key riskand mitigation plan are compiled in three stages i.e. Risk assessment/ evaluation, Risk Reporting andManagement of the risk evaluated and reported. The objective of the policy is to create and protectshareholders' value by minimizing threats or losses, and identifying and maximizing opportunities. TheRisk Management Policy defines the risk management approach across the enterprise at various levelsincluding documentation and reporting.
In compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 the performance evaluation of the Board was carried outduring the year under review. The Company has prepared an annual performance evaluation policyfor performance evaluation of Independent Directors, Board and the Committees.
A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of individual Directors including theChairperson of the Board, who were evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement andcontribution, independence of judgment, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minorityshareholders etc.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board. Theperformance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non-Independent Directors was carried out by theIndependent Directors who also reviewed the performance of the Secretarial Department.
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board of Directors of the Companyconfirms that-
(a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followedalong with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) The directors had 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 of thestate of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the companyfor that period;
(c) The directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the company andfor preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) The directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis; and
(e) The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
The Companies Act, 2013 re-emphasizes the need for an effective Internal Financial Control system inthe Company. The system should be designed and operated effectively. Rule 8(5) (viii) of Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014 requires the information regarding adequacy of Internal Financial Controls with
reference to the financial statements to be disclosed in the Board's report. To ensure effective InternalFinancial Controls the Company has laid down the following measures:
All operations are executed through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in all functional activitiesfor which key manuals have been put in place. The manuals are updated and validated periodically.
All legal and statutory compliances are ensured on a monthly basis. Non-compliance, if any, is seriouslytaken by the management and corrective actions are taken immediately. Any amendment is regularlyupdated by internal as well as external agencies in the system.
Approval of all transactions is ensured through a preapproved Delegation of Authority Schedule whichis reviewed periodically by the management.
The Company follows a robust internal audit process. Transaction audits are conducted regularly toensure accuracy of financial reporting, safeguard and protection of all the assets. Fixed Assetverification of assets is done on an annual basis.
There were no frauds reported by the auditor during the year under sub-section (12) of section 143other than those which are reportable to the Central Government.
In compliance to provisions of section 134 (3) (a) of the Companies Act, 2013 copy of the AnnualReturn referred to in sub section (3) of Section 92 of the Act as prepared in Form No. MGT 7 is placedon the website of the company, weblink of the same is https://www.crmetal.in/.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
31.03.2025
31.03.2024
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Foreign inflow
Nil
NIL
Foreign outflow
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators / Courts which would impact thegoing concern status of the Company and its future operations.
The provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, are not applicable to the Company during thefinancial year ended 31/03/2025, as the Company does not fall within the thresholds specified underthe Act in terms of employee strength or nature of establishment.
At the Annual General Meeting held on 30/09/2021, M/s OP BAGLA & CO LLP, Chartered Accountants(FRN : 000018N/N500091) was appointed as statutory auditors of the company to hold office till theconclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held for the financial year 2025-2026.
The Company has received certificate from the Auditors to the effect they are not disqualified tocontinue as statutory auditors under the provisions of applicable laws.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks and disclaimers made by the StatutoryAuditors, in their Audit Report for the Financial Year 2024-25. Further, there were no frauds reportedby the Statutory Auditors to the audit committee or the board under Section 143(12) of the Act forthe Financial Year 2024-25.
According to the provision of section 204 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 9 of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company hasappointed APAC & Associates LLP, Firm of Company Secretary(ies), on 29/05/2024 to undertake theSecretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year ended 31/03/2025.
The Secretarial Audit Report Submitted by APAC & Associates LLP, for the financial year ended31/03/2025 in the prescribed form MR-3 is annexed to the report as "ANNEXURE 1".
In terms of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014, the Company is required to appoint an Internal Auditor to conduct an internal audit of itsfunctions and activities.
The Board appointed S. Sivagami, Chartered Accountant as the Internal Auditor of the Company on11/02/2025 for Financial Year 2024-25.
The Internal Audit Report was received yearly by the Company and the same was reviewed andapproved by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors. The yearly Internal Audit Report receivedfor the financial Year 2024-25 is free from any qualification, further, the notes on accounts are self¬explanatory.
The Cost Audit pursuant to section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Cost Recordsand Audit) Rules, 2014 is not applicable to the company.
The Company has not obtained any credit rating of its securities.
No corporate insolvency resolution process is initiated against your Company under Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC).
During the year the Company has not failed to execute any corporate action.
The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicableSecretarial Standards and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
The company has in place an anti sexual harassment policy in line with the requirements of the sexualharassment of women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013.
Further the company was committed to providing a safe and conducive work environment to itsemployees during the year under review. Your directors further state that during the year underreview, there were no cases filed pursuant to the sexual harassment of women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is not applicable on company as the companydoes not have more than ten employees.
Summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed of during the financial year: -No. of complaints received: NILNo. of complaints disposed of: NIL
No. of complaints pending for more than ninety days: NILNo. of complaints unsolved: NIL
The Company has formulated a vigil mechanism (whistle blower policy) for its directors and employeesof the Company for reporting genuine concerns about unethical practices and suspected or actualfraud or violation of the code of conduct of the Company as prescribed under the Companies Act,2013. This vigil mechanism shall provide a channel to the employees and Directors to report to themanagement concerns about unethical behavior, and also provide for adequate safeguards againstvictimization of persons who use the mechanism and also make provision for direct access to thechairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases.
The Vigil Mechanism Committee consists of below mentioned members as on March 31, 2025:
S.No.
Name of Members
Position Held
1.
2.
3.
The statements contained in the Board's Report contain certain statements relating to the future andtherefore are forward looking within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations.
Various factors such as economic conditions, changes in government regulations, tax regime, otherstatues, market forces and other associated and incidental factors may however lead to variation inactual results.
35. THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OFONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS ORFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
The company was not required to give details of the difference in valuation since it is not applicableto the Company for the financial year under review.
There were no instances of voting rights not exercised directly by the employees in respect of sharesto which scheme relates under section 67 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 16 (4) ChapterIV- Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 during the financial year under review.
Female
Male
Transgender
0
Pursuant to Section 197 read with rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 of top ten employees of the Company in terms of remunerationdrawn including those employed throughout the year who was in receipt of the remunerationexceeding One Crore and Two lakh Rupees per annum or if employed for a part of the financial yearEight Lakh and Fifty Thousand Rupees or more per month forms part of this report as "ANNEXURE 2".
The Company has entered into various Related Parties Transactions as defined under Section 188 ofthe Companies Act, 2013, with related parties as defined under Section 2 (76) of the said Act. Further,
all the necessary details of transactions entered with the related parties are attached herewith in formno. AOC-2 for your kind perusal and information, said is annexed and mark as ANNEXURE 3.
The Management discussion & Analysis Report for the FY 2024-25, as stipulated under the SEBI (LODR)2015, presented in the separate section forming part of the Board's Report as " ANNEXURE 4".
The Directors' appointment and remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications,positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters provided under section 178 of theAct are covered under the Board's policy formulated by the Company and the same is available on theCompany website http://www.crmetal.in/.
Industrial harmony was maintained during the year through peaceful and productive employeerelations. To augment the skills of employees, few training sessions were impartedto employees on matters related to ethics and compliance, discipline, safety of the employees andenvironmental awareness. Wide-ranging employee engagement initiativeswere organized to sustain the engagement levels of employees.
The Board of Directors had adopted a Code of Conduct for the Board Members and employees of thecompany. This code helps the Company to maintain the standard of business ethics and ensurecompliance with the legal requirements of the company. The code is aimed at preventing anywrongdoing and promoting ethical conduct at the Board and employees. The Compliance officer isresponsible to ensure adherence to the Code by all concerned. The code lays down the standard ofconduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the designated employees in theirbusiness dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in businesspractices and in dealing with stakeholders. All the Board Members and the Senior Managementpersonnel have confirmed compliance with the Code. The same was available on the website of theCompany www.crmetal.in.
The Company has nothing to disclose with respect to demat suspense account/ unclaimed suspenseaccount.
No differential treatment has been followed during the financial year 2024 - 2025 in preparation ofthe financial statements.
For those statements, the Company cautions that numerous important factors could affect theCompany's actual results and could cause its results to differ materially from those expressed in anysuch forward-looking statements.
46. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors wish to express their grateful appreciation to the continued co-operation received fromthe banks, government authorities, customers, vendors and shareholders during the year underreview. Your directors also wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committedservice of the executives, staff, and workers of the company.
FOR & ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSCRIMSON METAL ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED
Chandrakesh Pal Vinay Kumar Goyal
DIN :07277936 DIN :00134026
Whole-time director Managing Director
R/o : No.5A, Karasur Road, Sedrapet R/o : C-16, Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar, South
Puducherry - 605111 West Delhi - 110057
Date: August 12, 2025 Date: August 12, 2025
Place: Chennai Place: New Delhi