The Directors of your Company are pleased to present the 12th Annual Report of the business and operations ofthe Company along with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025
The financial performance of the Company for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2025 is as under:
Particulars
Year ended 31stMarch, 2025
Year ended 31stMarch, 2024
Revenue From Operations
11,676.91
17495.51
Other income
227.79
295.90
Total(A)
11,904.70
17791.41
Cost of Materials Consumed
8,452.98
11268.46
Purchase
1,240.70
3724.30
Changes in Inventories
380.22
(252.37)
Employee Benefit Expenses
539.17
480.63
Financial Costs
108.95
133.34
Depreciation
463.89
433.57
Other Expenses
1,306.54
1501.88
Total(B)
12,492.46
17289.81
Profit Before tax
(587.76)
501.60
Tax Expensesi. Current Tax
0.00
84.28
ii. Mat Credit Availment / Entitlement
(7.79)
iii. Prior Period Tax
26.57
12.46
iv. Deferred Tax
(116.38)
67.14
Profit after Tax for the Year
(444.81)
345.51
Other Comprehensive lncome/(Expense)(OCI) net of tax expense
i. Items that will not be reclassified toProfit and Loss Account
Less: Income Tax impact on above
3.82
4.96
Account
0.99
1.29
Total Other Comprehensive Income(Expenses) (OCI) net of tax expense
2.83
3.67
Total Comprehensive Income
(441.98)
349.19
Earnings per Share:
Basic
Diluted
(0.08)
0.12
3000025000200001 crinri
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Key Financial Parameters
15000
10000
5000
0
-5000
Revenue from operations
Profit before tax
Profit After tax
Ý 2024-25 11676.91
-587.76
-444.81
Ý 2023-24 17495.51
501.6
During the financial year under review, the Company recorded a total revenue of Rs. 11,676.91 Lakhs, ascompared to Rs. 17,495.51 Lakhs in the previous financial year, representing a decline of approximately33.27%.
The Company reported a Loss before Exceptional Items and Tax of Rs. 587.76 Lakhs, as against a Profit of Rs.501.60 Lakhs in the previous year. After accounting for exceptional items and tax, the Net Loss stood at Rs. 444.81Lakhs, compared to a Net Profit of Rs. 345.51 Lakhs in the previous year.
The Company managed to reduce its total expenses to Rs. 1,306.54 Lakhs, from Rs. 1,501.88 Lakhs in the
previous year — a reduction of 13.01%, demonstrating efforts towards cost control and operational efficiency.
This adverse financial performance reflects the challenges encountered during the year and underscores theneed for strategic corrective measures. The Board and the management are committed to undertaking focusedefforts towards improving operational efficiencies, optimizing costs, and exploring new revenue streams toenhance the Company's performance in the coming financial year.
The Company acknowledges the impact of these financial results and is taking focused steps to restore growthand profitability through strategic initiatives, improved efficiency, and prudent financial management.
There has been no change in the nature of business of the company.
As per the provisions of Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchanges Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations"), as amended, the Company is notrequired to formulate and disclose its Dividend Distribution Policy. However, for better governance practices,the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Akshar Spintex Limited (the "Company") had approved the Company'sDividend Distribution Policy. Policy on Dividend Distribution has been placed on the Company's website athttps://www.aksharspintex.in/pdf/Corporate%20Governance/Dividend%20Distribution%20Policv.pdf
During the year, the board of director has not recommended any interim dividend for the year ended on 31stMarch, 2025
The Company declared a dividend for the financial year 2023-24. Pursuant to the declaration, the Company dulyissued dividend warrants to all eligible shareholders.
As of the date of this report, an amount of Rs. 36,333.59remains unclaimed, representing dividend warrants thathave not been encashed by certain shareholders.
In accordance with Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013, any unclaimed dividend amount remaining unpaidfor a continuous period of seven years from the date of transfer to the Unpaid Dividend Account shall betransferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). Shareholders are advised to claim their un¬encashed dividend amounts well before the expiry of this period.
In compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company has filed Form IEPF-2 with theMinistry of Corporate Affairs, detailing the unclaimed dividend amount of Rs. 36,333.59. Since the dividend wasdeclared in 2024, the 7-year period for transfer to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) has not yetlapsed.
The Board of Directors of the Company has not recommended any final dividend for the year ended on 31stMarch 2025.
During the year under review, there were no instances incurred pursuant to which Company would require totransfer any amount to Investor Education and Protection Fund. Hence no reporting under this is required.
The Board of Directors of your Company proposed not to transfer any amount to the General Reserves, for theyear ended March 31,2025.
The Company does not have Subsidiary, Joint Venture and Associate Company as on 31st March, 2025.
The Equity Shares 78,74,68,500/- (Seventy-Eight Crore Seventy-Four Thousand Sixty-Eight Thousand FiveHundred Only) of Rs. 1/- each of the Company are listed in Main Board to the stock exchanges as:
Stock Exchange, whereAkshar shares are listed
Scrip Symbol / Code
National Stock Exchangeof India Ltd.
AKSHAR
Bombay Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
541303
The Company has paid the requisite Annual Listing Fees to Stock Exchanges, where its securities listed.MATERIAL EVENT OCCURRED DURING THE YEAR.
1) The Decision of National Company Law Board was received in one case which is related to past periodwhen status of the Company was a private limited. One of the then shareholders had registered the caseagainst another shareholder and the Company was a party in that case. The Decision came during thefinancial year for which required disclosure has been submitted to Stock Exchange. As the Company wasonly a party in that case, there is no adverse effect of decision on the Company.
2) The Company has received the order form Beximcorp Textile- Dhaka amounting to Rs. 171 Crore on 23rdNovember 2023. Due to unavoidable circumstances the order was cancelled by the above entity on 14thAugust, 2024.
No such event was occurred, affecting the financial position of the company since the end of the year end till thedate of the report.
During financial year 2024-25, there was change in the Authorized Share Capital and Paid-up Share Capital ofthe company. However, there is no change in class of security.
Authorised Share Capital of the company is Rs. 820,000,000/- (Eighty-two Crore Only) divided into 820,000,000(Eighty-Two Crore) Equity Shares of Rs. 1/- each
The issued, subscribed and fully paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company is Rs. 78,74,68,500/- (Seventy-EightCrore Seventy-Four Thousand Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Only) divided into 78,74,68,500 (Seventy-Eight Crore Seventy-Four Thousand Sixty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred) Equity Shares of Rs. 1/-each.
During the year under review, the Company successfully completed a Rights Issue of 48,74,80,500 equityshares of face value Rs. 1/- each, aggregating to Rs. 48,74,80,500/-. The rights issue was offered to existingshareholders in accordance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Issue of Capital andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations.
The equity shares issued pursuant to the rights issue were listed on both the BSE Limited (BSE) and the NationalStock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) on 15th October 2024, upon receipt of the necessary approvals fromthe respective stock exchanges.
The successful completion of the rights issue has further strengthened the Company's capital structure and willsupport its ongoing business operations and growth initiatives.
The Company has not come up with Issue of Employee Stock Options, Issue of Sweat Equity Shares, Issue ofDebentures, issue of Bonds etc.
During the year under review, Credit rating is not applicable to the company.
The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company is in accordance with the provisions of Section 149of the Act and Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations, with an appropriate combination of Executive, Non¬Executive and Independent Directors draws fine balance of business acumen and independent judgment onBoard's decisions The Board comprised of 6 (Six) Directors as on 31st March, 2025, details of which are tabledbelow:
Sr. No.
Name of the Director
Designation
01
Harikrushna Shamjibhai Chauhan
Chairman & Whole Time Director
02
llaben Dineshbhai Paghdar
Director
03
Rohit Bhanjibhai Dobariya
Independent Director
04
Parshotam LVasoya
05
Sohilkumar Dineshkumar Patel
Additional Director (in the categoryof independent director)
(Resigned on 21.05.2025)
06
Brijeshkumar Prahladbhai Patel
During the financial year under review, there were changes in the composition of the Board of Directors.
1. Mr. Brijeshkumar Prahladbhai Patel was appointed as Additional Director in the Capacity of the ExecutiveDirector on 27th December, 2024.
2. Mr. Rohit Naval was appointed as an Additional Director in the capacity of the Executive Director on 27thDecember 2024.
3. Mr. Keshav Makhija was appointed Additional Director in the category of Non-executive IndependentDirector on 27th January, 2025.
4. Mr. Sohilkumar Dineshkumar Patel was appointed Additional Director in the category of Non-executiveIndependent Director on 27th January, 2025.
1. Mr. Amit Vallabhbhai Gadhiya - Managing Director was resigned from the post of Managing Director aswell as Director w.e.f. 07th March 2025. He is resigned due to due to personal and unavoidablecircumstances as per the resignation letter received from him
2. Mr. Nlrala L. Joshi - Independent Director was resigned w.e.f. 07th March 2025. He is resigned due to dueto personal and unavoidable circumstances as per the resignation letter received from him
3. Mr. Keshav Makhija - Additional Independent Director was resigned w.e.f 28th March 2025. He hasresigned from the post of the independent director due to his personal reason as per resignation letterreceived from him.
4. Mr. Rohit Naval - Additional Independent Director was resigned w.e.f. 28th March 2025. He has resignedfrom the post of the independent director due to his personal reason as per resignation letter receivedfrom him.
Subsequent to the close of the financial year and up to the date of this report, the Board has appointed thefollowing Director(s):
1. Mr. Harry Paghdar was appointed as Managing Director in the board meeting held on 21.05.2025. Theappointment is subject to approval by the shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
2. Mr. Sureshkumar C. Gajera, Additional director in the capacity non-executive independent directorwas appointed as on 21st may, 2025. The appointment is subject to approval by the shareholders at theforthcoming Annual General Meeting.
5. Mr. Sohilkumar Dineshkumar Patel Additional Director in the category of Non-executive IndependentDirector of the Company is resigned on 21st May, 2025. He is resigned due to personal reasons andpreoccupations as per the resignation letter received from him
6. Mr. Brijeshkumar Prahladbhai Patel Additional Director in the capacity of the Executive Director of theCompany is resigned on 21st May, 2025 category of Non-executive Independent Director of the Companyis resigned on 21st May, 2025. He is resigned due to personal reasons and preoccupations as per theresignation letter received from him
The Company has received declarations from all the directors and with reference to that, there was nodisqualification of any Director pursuant to Section 164 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Declaration under Section 149(6):
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that theymeet with the criteria of the independence as laid down under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 andunder Regulation 16(1 )(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Inaccordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, none Of the Independent Directors is liable to retireby rotation, they have complied with the Code for Independent Directors prescribed in Schedule IV of theCompanies Act, 2013.
In terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment andQualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, Independent Directors of the Company have confirmed that they haveregistered themselves with the databank maintained by The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Manesar("MCA"). The Independent Directors are also required to undertake online proficiency self-assessment testconducted by the MCA within a period of 2 (two) years from the date of inclusion of their names in the data bank,unless they meet the criteria specified for exemption. All the independent director has passed the said test indue course.
In the opinion of Board, Independent Directors fulfill the conditions specified in Companies Act, 2013 read withschedules and rules thereto as well as SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015and Independent Directors are independent of management.
The Company has a Code of Conduct for the Directors and Senior Management Personnel. This Code is acomprehensive code applicable to all Directors and members of the Senior Management. A copy of the Codehas been put on the Company's website www.aksharspintex.in
The Code has been circulated to all the Members of the Board and Senior Management Personnel and they haveaffirmed compliance of the same.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 149(10) and (11) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules madethereunder, and based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board ofDirectors at its meeting held on 1st August, 2025 approved the proposal for reappointment of Mr Mr. ParshotamLakhabhai Vasoya (DIN: 09229252), as an Independent Director of the Company for a second term of 5consecutive years, subject to the approval of the shareholders by way of a special resolution, he shall bereappoint for second and final term of 5 years commencing from 23rd August, 2026 till 22nd August, 2031
The Board is of the opinion that Mr. Parshotam Lakhabhai Vasoya (DIN: 09229252) continues to meet thecriteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1 )(b)of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
A brief profile of Mr. Parshotam Lakhabhai Vasoya (DIN: 09229252) along with the nature of expertise,qualifications, and experience, is provided in the Notice convening the 12th Annual General Meeting.
The Board recommends the reappointment of Mr. Parshotam Lakhabhai Vasoya (DIN: 09229252) subject toapproval by the members
The Company conduct familiarization and Updation programs for independent directors on need basis.Conducted by knowledgeable persons from time to time. The Policy of Familiarization has been placed athttp://aksharspintex.in/pdf/Corporate%20Governance/Famalisation%20Proaramme.pdf
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 (51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The following have been designated asthe Key Managerial Personnel of the company during year from 1st April, 2024 to 31st march, 2025:
Sr.
No.
Name
1
Mr. Harikrushna Shamjibhai Chauhan
Chairman cum Whole Time Director
2
Mr. Amit Vallabhbhai Gadhiya
(Resigned as Managing Director on 07.03.2025)
Managing Director
3
Mrs. Poonam P. Kapupara(Appointed w.e.f.26th February, 2024)
Chief Financial officer
4
Mrs. Bharti G. AjudiyaResigned w.e.f. 20th July, 2024)
Company Secretary & Compliance officer
5
Mr Dheeraj Sahu Kumar(Appointment w.e.f. 27th January, 2025
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
1. Mr Amit Vallabhbhai Gadhiya, Managing Director with effect from 07th March, 2025
2. Mrs. Bharti G. Ajudiya, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer with effect from 20th July, 2024
1. Mr. Harry D. Paghdar, Managing Director appointed with effect from 21st May, 2025
2. Mr. Dheeraj Sahu Kumar, Resigned Company Secretary & Compliance Officer with effect from 1st July,2025
The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on company/business policy and strategy apart fromother Board business. The notice of Board meeting is given well in advance to all the Directors. The Agenda ofthe Board meetings is circulated at least a week prior to the date of the meeting. The Agenda for the Board andCommittee meetings includes detailed notes on the items to be discussed at the meeting to enable the Directorsto take an informed decision.
During the year, 18 (Eighteen) Board meetings were convened and held. The details thereof are given in theCorporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report in the form of "Annexure-I". Themaximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days, as prescribed by the Companies Act,2013
The following Committees constituted by the Board function according to their respective roles and definedscope in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015 read with rulesframed thereunder:
• Audit Committee
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee
• Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
• Risk Management Committee
• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
• Complaints Committee for Sexual Harassment Complaints Redressal
Details of composition, terms of reference and number of meetings held for respective committees are given inthe Report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this Annual Report as "Annexure-I". During the yearunder review, the Board has accepted all recommendations made by the various committees.
All the Independent Directors have given their declaration of Independence stating that they meet the criteriaof independence as prescribed under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.Further that the Board is of theopinion that all the independent directors fulfill the criteria as laid down under the Companies Act, 2013 and theSEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 during the year 2024-25.
Further, the Independent Directors, at their exclusive meeting held on 1st March, 2025 during the year reviewedthe performance of the Board, its Chairman and Non-Executive Directors and other items as stipulated under theCompanies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations.
All the Independent Directors of the Company are made aware of their roles and responsibilities at the time oftheir appointment through a formal letter of appointment, which also stipulates various terms and conditionsof their engagement. Executive Directors and Senior Management provide an overview of the operations andfamiliarize the new Non-Executive Directors on matters related to the Company's values and commitments. TheDirectors are provided with all the documents to enable them to have a better understanding of the Company,its various operations and the industry in which it operates.
Pursuant to Regulation 25(7) of the Listing Regulations, the Company imparted various familiarizationprogrammes for its Directors including review of Industry Outlook at the Board Meetings, Regulatory updates atBoard and Audit Committee Meetings covering changes with respect to the Companies Act, 2013, ListingRegulations, Taxation and other matters, Presentations on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, OperationalControl over Financial Reporting, Prevention of Insider Trading Regulations, Framework for Related PartyTransactions, Plant Visit, Meeting with Senior Executive(s) of your Company, etc. Pursuant to Regulation 46 ofthe Listing Regulations, the details required are available on the website of your Company atwww.aksharspintex.in.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 (10) of SEBI (listing obligation anddisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has laid down thecriteria for evaluation of the performance of individual Directors and the Board as a whole. Based on the criteriathe exercise of evaluation was carried out through a structured process covering various aspects of the Boardfunctioning such as composition of the Board and committees, experience & expertise, performance of specificduties & obligations, attendance, contribution at meetings & Strategic perspectives or inputs regarding futuregrowth of company, etc. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non-Independent Directors wascarried out by the Independent Director. The performance of the Independent Directors was carried out by theentire Board (excluding the Director being evaluated). The Directors expressed their satisfaction with theevaluation process.
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, its committees andindividual Directors pursuant to the requirements of the Act and the Listing Regulations.
In line with Corporate Governance of the company, the Board generally performs the major roles such as givedirections in the form of strategic decisions, provide control and support through advice to the management ofthe company. It becomes imperative to evaluate the performance of the board as they are performing theirduties on behalf of stakeholders and protection of their interest is supremacy of any organization.
Further, the Board always emphasis the requirements of an effective Board Evaluation process and accordinglyconducts the Performance Evaluation every year in respect of the following:
i. Board of Directors as a whole.
ii. Committees of the Board of Directors.
iii. Individual Directors including the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Board Evaluation helps to identify areas for potential adjustment and provides an opportunity to reminddirectors of the importance of group dynamics and effective board and committee processes in fulfilling's boardand committee responsibilities.
The Main object of performance evaluation defined as per the below:
1. Improving the performance of Board towards corporate goals and objectives.
2. Assessing the balance of skills, knowledge and experience on the Board.
3. Identifying the areas of concern and areas to be focused for improvement.
4. Identifying and creating awareness about the role of Directors individually and collectively as Board.
5. Building Teamwork among Board members.
6. Effective Coordination between Board and Management.
7. Overall growth of the organization.
Performance evaluation of the Board based on criteria such as composition and role of the Board, Boardcommunication and relationships, functioning of Board Committees, review of performance of ExecutiveDirectors, succession planning, strategic planning, etc.
Performance evaluation of Committees based on criteria such as adequate independence of each Committee,frequency of meetings and time allocated for discussions at meetings, functioning of BoardCommittees and effectiveness of its advice/recommendation to the Board, etc.
The meeting of Independent Directors held separately to evaluate the performance of non-independentDirectors, performance of the board as a whole and performance of the Chairman, taking into account the viewsof Executive Directors and Non-Executive Director. The same was discussed in the Board Meeting that followedthe meeting of the independent directors, at which the performance of the Board, its Committee sand IndividualDirectors was also discussed. The entire board, excluding the independent director being evaluated, didperformance evaluation of Independent Directors.
The Nomination and Remuneration committee has framed a policy for Board Diversity, which lays down thecriteria for appointment of Directors on the Board of your Company and guides organization's approach to BoardDiversity.
The Board of Directors is responsible for review of the policy from time to time. Policy on Board Diversity hasbeen placed on the Company's website at
http://aksharspintex.in/pdf/Corporate%20Governance/Board%20Diversitv%20Policv.pdfPOLICY ON CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Board of your Company has laid down two separate Codes of Conduct, one for all the Board Members andthe other for Employees of the Company. This Code is the central policy document, outlining the requirementsthat the employees working for and with the Company must comply with, regardless of their location. Policy oncode of conduct has been placed on the Company's website athttp://aksharspintex.in/pdf/Corporate%20Governance/Code%20of%20Conduct%20for%20Senior%20Manaaement.pdf
This policy requires the Company to make disclosure of events or information which are material to the Companyas per the requirements of Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations. Policy has been placed on the Company'swebsite at http://aksharspintex.in/pdf/Corporate%20Governance/Materialitv%20Event.pdf
The Company has framed a Nomination and Remuneration Policy for selection and appointment of Directorsincluding determining qualifications and independence of a Director, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), SeniorManagement Personnel and their remuneration as part of its charter and other matters provided under Section178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy has been placed on the website of the Company athttp://aksharspintex.in/pdf/Corporate%20Governance/Nomination%20and%20Remuneration%20Policv.pdf
As per the policy, the events or information which has been disclosed by the Company to the Stock Exchangespursuant to Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations shall be hosted on the website of the Company for a periodof 5 years from the date of hosting. Archival Policy has been placed on the Company's website at;http://aksharspintex.in/pdf/Corporate%20Governance/Web%20Archival%20Policv.pdf
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by designated personsand their immediate relatives as per the requirements under the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. This Code of Conduct also includes code for practices andprocedures for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information, which has been available on theCompany's website at;
http://aksharspintex.in/pdf/Corporate%20Governance/lnsider%20Tradina.pdfPOLICY FOR DETERMINING MATERIAL SUBSIDIARIES:
The policy is used to identify material subsidiaries of the Company and to provide a governance framework forsuch material subsidiaries. Policy on determining Material Subsidiaries has been placed on the Company'swebsite at;
http://aksharspintex.in/pdf/Corporate%20Governance/Policv%20for%20Determinina%20Material%20Subsidia
rv.pdf
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best oftheir knowledge and ability, confirm that:
• In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed andthere were no material departures;
• the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs ofthe Company as at 31st March, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for that period;
• the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting recordsin accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the companyand for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
• the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
• the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the company and that suchinternal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
• the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
The Company has an Internal Control System including Internal Financial Controls, commensurate with the size,scale and complexity of its operations as approved by the Audit Committee and the Board. The Companymaintains a system of internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding:
• Effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
• Adequacy of safeguards for assets.
• Reliability of financial controls.
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Company recognizes that the Internal Financial Controls cannot provide absolute assurance of achievingfinancial, operational and compliance reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. In addition,projections of any evaluation of the Internal Financial Controls to future periods are subject to the risk that theInternal Financial Controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree ofcompliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Further, the Internal Financial Control framework is under constant supervision of Audit Committee, Board ofDirectors and Independent Statutory Auditors. During the year, no reportable material weakness in the designor operations was observed. The stakeholder may refer to the Audit report for comment on internal controlsystem and their adequacy.
No fraud has been reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or the board as specified under Section143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted deposits within the meaning of Section 73 to 76of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. The stakeholders mayrefer notes to the financial statements and audit report part of this report.
Pursuant to Section 134(3) (q) and Section 197 (12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014forthe year ended March 31, 2025 and forming part ofthe Directors' Report for the said financial year is provided in "Annexure -II".
The Company has no employee who is in receipt of remuneration of Rs. 8,50,000/- per month or Rs. 10,200,000/-per annum and hence the Company is not required to give information under sub Rule (2) and (3) of Rule 5 ofthe Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
The Company's vision on CSR is that the Company being a responsible Corporate Citizen would continue tomake a serious endeavor for a quality value addition and constructive contribution in building a healthy andbetter society through its CSR related initiatives and focus on education, environment, health care and othersocial causes.
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy of the Company indicating the activities to be undertaken bythe Company, as approved by the Board, may be accessed on the Company's website at the linkhttp://aksharspintex.in/pdf/Corporate%20Governance/CSR%20Policv.pdf
The disclosures related to CSR activities pursuant to Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules, 2014 is annexedhereto and form part of this report as "Annexure III".
All contracts/arrangements/transactions entered into by the Company during the financial year with relatedparties were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. During the year, the Company hadnot entered into any contract/arrangement/transaction with related parties which could be considered materialin accordance with the provisions of Regulation 23 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3) (h)of the Companies Act, 2013 in Form AOC-2 is not applicable still better compliance we have given AOC-2 as apart to this report. The Policy on dealing with related party transactions as approved by the Board may beaccessed on the Company's website at the link
http://aksharspintex.in/pdf/Corporate%20Governance/Related%20Partv%20Policv.pdf
Your directors draw attention of the members to Note 33 to the financial statement which sets out related partytransaction disclosures.
Company has not given any loans, guarantees, not made investments, and not provided securities along withthe purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed. So, section 186 is not applicable to thecompany.
Your Company has constituted Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women atWorkplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and has a policy and framework for employees toreport sexual harassment cases at workplace for employee which is free of discrimination, further the Companyconducts awareness programme at regular interval of time.
During the year under review, no complaints with allegations of sexual harassment were received as per theSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The information pertaining to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings andoutgo as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014 are as stated below:
Your Company is committed to sustainable business practices by contributing to environment protection andconsiders energy conservation as one of the strong pillars of preserving natural resources. This also helps inreducing carbon footprint across all its operations and improve the bottom-line under our 'MissionSustainability'.
I. The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy: -
II. The Company applies strict control system to monitor day-to-day power consumption in an effort tosave energy. The Company ensures optimal use of energy with minimum extent of wastage as far aspossible.
III. The steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate sources of energy; The Company has not takenany step for utilizing alternate source of energy.
IV. The capital investment on energy conservation equipment;
During the year under review, the Company has not made any capital investment on energy conservationequipment.
• Power Consumption:
Units
Rate per unit
Amount
Total Units
9869973
9.08
89588742
Fuel Consumption:
Diesel Consumed (Factory)
162019
Diesel& Petrol Consumed (Vehicle)
500420
Your Company is committed towards technology driven innovation and inculcating an innovation driven culturewithin the organization. Your Company continued to work on advanced technologies, upgrade of existingtechnology and capability development in the critical areas for current and future growth.
I. The efforts made towards technology absorption;
II. The Company has not made any special effort towards technology absorption. However, company isalways prepared for update its factory for new technology.
III. The benefits derived like product improvement, cost reduction, product development or importsubstitution: Not applicable
IV. In case of imported technology (imported during the last three years reckoned from the beginning ofthe financial year: Not applicable
V. The details of technology imported: Not applicable
VI. The year of import: Not applicable
VII. Whether the technology been fully absorbed: Not applicable
VIII. If not fully absorbed, areas where absorption has not taken place, and the reasons thereof: Not applicable
IX. The expenditure incurred on Research and Development- Not applicable
F.Y. 2023-2024
F.Y. 2022-2023
Foreign Exchange Earnings (in Rs.)
NIL
Foreign Exchange Outgo (in Rs.)
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review as stipulated under Regulation 34(2) (e)of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,2015 is presented in a separate section as an "Annexure IV" forming part of this Annual Report.
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, Report on Corporate Governance along with thecertificate from a Practicing Company Secretary certifying compliance with conditions of Corporate Governanceis part to this Report. The Report on the Corporate Governance is annexed herewith as "Annexure -I".
Pursuant to provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, M/s. H. B. Kalaria & Associates, CharteredAccountants (FRN: 104571W), were appointed as a Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office fromConclusion of 8th Annual General Meeting till the conclusion of 13th Annual General Meeting to be held forthe Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2026. The statutory auditors have confirmed that they are notdisqualified from continuing as auditors of the Company
Further, the Statutory Auditor of the Company have submitted Auditors' Report on the accounts of theCompany for the accounting year ended 31st March, 2025.
The Company has generally been regular in depositing undisputed statutory dues including Goods andServices Tax, provident fund, employees' state insurance, income-tax, sales-tax, service tax, duty of customs,
duty of excise, value added tax, cess and any other statutory dues to the appropriate authorities apart froma few delays in the payment of professional tax.
During the year under review, the Company has complied with the majority of its statutory obligationswithin the prescribed timelines. However, there were a few isolated instances of delays in the remittance ofprofessional tax, which were not material in nature and have since been addressed. The management hastaken corrective measures to streamline internal processes and strengthen compliance mechanisms to avoidrecurrence of such delays in the future.
There were undisputed amounts payable in arrears as at the balance sheet date for a period of more than six
months from thp rlatp thp\/ hpnmp navahlp Thp rlptaik nf whirh arp a<; follows*
Name ofstatute
Nature ofdues
Amountunpaid(in Rs. lacs)
Period towhich theamount relates
Due date ofpayment
Actual date ofpayment
Gujarat
Professional TaxAct
Professional
Tax
4.97
F.Y. 2020-21
Monthly
Not paid till dateof report
5.09
F.Y. 2021-22
3.43
F.Y. 2022-23
3.01
F.Y. 2023-24
1.43
F.Y. 2024-25
Details of statutory dues which have not been deposited as at the balance sheet date on accountof disputes are given below:
Name of
Nature of
Forum where
Period towhich the
Grossamountdue(in Rs.lacs)
statute
dues
dispute pending
amount
relates
The IncomeTax Act, 1961
Income Tax
The Commissionerof Income tax(Appeals)
A.Y. 2018-19
119.16
During the year under review, the Company has defaulted in the repayment of loans and borrowings fromfinancial institutions and banks. The defaults pertain to both principal and interest obligations, which were notserviced within the stipulated due dates as per the terms and conditions of the respective loan agreements.
The Company is actively engaging with its lenders and financial stakeholders to restructure or regularize theoverdue amounts. Management is taking necessary steps to improve cash flows and operational efficiency tomeet its financial obligations in a timely manner going forward.
Further details regarding the nature and extent of such defaults, including the amount and period of default,are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements and relevant annexures to this Report, as per applicableregulatory requirements., the details or which are as follows:
Nature ofborrowing
Name oflender
Amount not paidon due date(in Rs. Lakhs)
Whetherprincipal orinterest
No. of days ofdelay orunpaid
Remarks, ifany
Rupee Term Loan
SIDBI
36.75
Both
1-6
-
the Company has not been declared as a willful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or other lenderduring the reporting period.
D N Vora & Associates, Company Secretaries in Practice, was appointed as a Secretarial Auditors of the Companyfor the Financial Year 2024-25 and have submitted their Report in Form No. MR-3 as required under Section 204of the Companies Act, 2013 for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025. The Report forms part of this report as"Annexure V".
This Secretarial Auditors' Report is self-explanatory except some remarks. The explanation is providedhereunder;
ÝS The Company has appointed new company secretary which has been delayed by 99 days.
It was observed that Mr. Sohilkumar Dineshkumar Patel and Mr. Brijeshkumar Prahladbhai Patel wereappointed as Additional Directors of the Company with effect from 27th December, 2024. However, theirappointments have not been regularised by the shareholders at a General Meeting within the prescribed timeframe of three months as stipulated under Section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, theCompany has not complied with the statutory requirement for regularisation of Additional Directors.
ÝS As per the outcome of the Board Meeting held on January 27,2025, the Board approved the appointments ofMr. Rohit Naval (DIN: 10542718) as Additional Director in the capacity of Executive Director, and Mr. KeshavMakhija (DIN: 10542719) as Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director.However, as on the date of this report, the requisite e-forms for their appointments have not been filed withthe Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), resulting in non-compliance with the applicable provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 and relevant Rules made thereunder.
The Company has not Filed Form DIR-12 with ROC for following:
1. Appointment of Additional Director of Mr. Rohit Naval & Mr. Keshav Makhija.
2. The Internal Auditor resigned on 12th August, 2022 and no new Internal Auditor was appointed up to 31stMarch 2025;
M/s. Mitesh Suvagiya & Co., Cost Accountant, have appointed as a Cost Auditor of the Company, by the Boardof Directors in their Meeting held on 30th June, 2025 on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, toconduct the Cost Audit of the records for the Financial Year 2025-26 on a remuneration as mentioned in theNotice of Annual General Meeting for conducting the audit of the cost records maintained by the Company.
A Certificate from M/s. Mitesh Suvagiya & Co. Cost Accountants has been received to the effect that theirappointment as Cost Auditor of the Company, if made, would be in accordance with the limits specifiedunder Section 148 of the Companies act, 2013 of the Act and Rules framed thereunder. A resolution seekingMember's ratification for the remuneration payable to Cost Auditor forms part of the Notice of the AnnualGeneral Meeting of the Company and same is recommended for your consideration and approval.
The Company treats its "Human Resources" as one of its most important assets.
Your Company continuously invests in attraction, retention and development of talent on an ongoing basis. TheCompany thrust is on the promotion of talent internally through job rotation and job enlargement.COMPLIANCES OF SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
V
The Board of Directors confirms that the Company, has duly complied and is in compliance, with the applicableSecretarial Standard/s, namely Secretarial Standard-1 ('SS-1') on Meetings of the Board of Directors andSecretarial Standard -2 ('SS-2') on General Meetings, during the financial year 2024-25 ended 31 March 2025.
The equity shares of the Company have been listed and actively traded on Main Board of NSE and BSE. Therewas no occasion wherein the equity shares of the Company have been suspended for trading during the FY2024-25.
During the year under review no application was made further no any proceeding pending under the Insolvencyand Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) againstthe company
A well-defined risk management mechanism covering the risk mapping and trend analysis, risk exposure,potential impact and risk mitigation process is in place. The objective of the mechanism is to minimize the impactof risks identified and taking advance actions to mitigate it. The mechanism works on the principles of probabilityof occurrence and impact, if triggered. A detailed exercise is being carried out to identify, evaluate, monitor andmanage both business and non-business risk
The Board has adopted a risk management policy where various risks faced by the Company have beenidentified and a framework for risk mitigation has been laid down. Even though not mandated, the Companyhas constituted a Risk Management Committee to monitor, review and control risks. The risks and its mitigating
factors are discussed in the Board. The Risk Management Policy has been placed on the website of the Companyat;
http://aksharspintex.in/pdf/Corporate%20Governance/Risk%20Manaaement%20Policv.pdfVIGIL MECHANISM FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES:
As per the provisions of Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, Regulation 22 of the ListingRegulations and Regulation 9A of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading)Regulations, 2015, the Company has established a vigil mechanism through which employees and businessassociates may report unethical behavior, wrong doing, malpractices, fraud, violation of Company's code ofconduct, leak or suspected leak of unpublished price sensitive information without fear of reprisal. The Policyprovides that the Company investigates such reported matters in an impartial manner and takes appropriateaction to ensure that requisite standards of confidentiality, professional and ethical conduct are always upheld.
The Company has adopted a Whistle-Blower Policy for Directors and employees to report genuine concerns andto provide for adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who may use such mechanism. The policyon vigil mechanism of the company is also available on the website of the company at;http://aksharspintex.in/pdf/Corporate%20Governance/Whistle%20Blower%20Policv.pdf
There were no significant and material Orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting thegoing concern status and Company's operations in future. However, some complaint had made in previous yearwhich was in the nature of Civil and Criminal in which the company is a party. Till the completion of the financialyear decision were pending in the matter.
During the year under Review, the Report on Business Responsibility is not applicable to the company.ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provision of Section 134(3(a) and Section 92(3) of the Act and Rule 12 of the Companies(Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return for F.Y. 2024-25 is uploaded on the websiteof the Company at https://www.aksharspintex.in/annual-return.htmI
The Board of Directors acknowledges with gratitude for the co-operation and assistance received from NationalStock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and Securities Exchange Board of India(SEBI), Auditors, Advisors & Consultants, other Intermediary service provider/s and other Investor/s for theircontinuous support for the working of the Company.
The Board of Directors also take this opportunity to extend its sincere thanks for co-operation and assistancereceived by the Company from the Central- State - Local Government and other regulatory authorities, Bankers
and Members. The Directors also record their appreciation of the dedication of all the employees at all levels fortheir support and commitment to ensure that the Company continues to grow.
For and on Behalf of Board of DirectorsAKSHAR SPINTEX LIMITED
Date: 1st August, 2025Place: Haripar (Jamnagar)
Managing Director Chairman cum Whole Time Director[DIN: 11096100] [DIN :07710106]