The Directors are pleased to present the 36th Annual Report along with theAudited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March 2025.
1. HIGHLIGHTS OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Company’s performance during the year as compared with previous yearis summarized below:
Particulars
FY 2024-2025
FY 2023-2024
Revenue from operations
165.26
342.62
Other Income
0.41
0.23
Total Income
165.67
342.85
Cost of Materials
74.38
172.61
Change in Inventories
0.29
34.20
Employee benefit Expenses
60.94
75.61
Finance Cost
5.77
9.66
Depreciation and Amoritization
6.27
8.12
Other Expenses
36.28
40.84
Total Expenses
183.93
341.04
Profit before Tax & Exceptional Items
(18.26)
1.81
Exceptional Expenses / (Income)
-
(0.04)
Profit before Tax
1.85
Tax Expenses
Profit after Tax
Earnings Per Share
Basic
(3.26)
0.40
Diluted
2. PERFORMANCE REVIEW
The turnover of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2025stood at C 165.26 crores as against C 342.62 crores in the previous financialyear. The Company has reported a Loss after Tax (PAT) of C (18.26) crores forthe year under review, as compared to a Profit after Tax (PAT) of C 1.85 croresin the previous year
3. COST OF MATERIAL AND CHANGES IN INVENTORIES
The cost of materials adjusted for changes in Inventories of finished goodsand work in progress is 47.99% to revenue as against 61.15% in the previousyear.
4. EMPLOYEE COSTS
The manpower cost for the year is 36.78 % to revenues as against 22.01 % inthe previous year.
5. DEPRECIATION
Depreciation during the year stood at C 6.27 crores as against C 8.12 croresin the previous year.
6. FINANCE COSTS
Finance Cost for the year stood at C 5.77 crores as against C 9.66 crores inthe previous year.
7. SHARE CAPITALEQUITY SHARE CAPITAL
A) Authorised Share Capital
During the year under review, there were no changes in the Authorized EquityShare Capital of the Company. The Authorized equity share capital stood atC 64,00,00,000 (Sixty-Four Crore only) divided into 6,40,00,000/- (Six CroreForty Lakh) Equity shares of C 10/- each. (Rupees Ten only)
B) Paid Up Share Capital
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 8th January 2025, had initiallyapproved the issuance and allotment of equity shares on a preferential basis.However, after due consideration of operational and strategic factors, theproposal was subsequently withdrawn at the Board Meeting held on 28th January2025.
Further, during the year under review, the Board of Directors, at its meetingheld on 24th March 2025, approved the allotment of 31,26,339 (Thirty-OneLakh Twenty-Six Thousand Three Hundred and Thirty-Nine) equity shares ofC 10/- each to Paradisal Precision Private Limited (Body Corporate) on apreferential basis.
Pursuant to the above allotment, the paid-up share capital of the Company ason 31st March 2025 stands at C 59,67,84,130/- (Rupees Fifty-Nine CroreSixty-Seven Lakh Eighty-Four Thousand One Hundred and Thirty only) dividedinto 5,96,78,413 (Five Crore Ninety-Six Lakh Seventy-Eight Thousand FourHundred and Thirteen) equity shares of C 10/- each.
PREFERENCE SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, the paid-up preference share capital stood atC 5,02,9000 (Rupees Five Crore Two Lakh Nine Thousand) divided into50,20,900 (Fifty Lakhs Twenty Thousand and Nine Hundred) 1 % CumulativeRedeemable Preference Shares of C 10/- (Rupees Ten Each)
During the year under review the Company has redeemed 50,20,900 1%Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares on 26th March 2025 out of freshissue of equity shares.
8. DIVIDEND
Due to the losses incurred by the Company in the earlier years, the Board ofDirectors has not recommended any dividend for the financial year ended 31stMarch 2025.
The Company is liable to pay arrears of dividends to 1% of CumulativeRedeemable Preference Shareholders from inception.
9. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has not transferred any amount to general reserve for thefinancial year ended 31st March 2025.
10. FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian AccountingStandards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards)Rules, 2015 read with Section 133 of Companies Act, 2013, (the ‘Act’) andother relevant provisions of the Act.
Due to the losses incurred by the Company in the earlier years, there is noprovision for Income Tax. The Company has recognized Deferred Tax Asset inunabsorbed depreciation and accumulated losses to the extent of corresponding
deferred tax liability on the difference between the book balances and writtendown value of fixed assets under Income Tax.
11. DEPOSITS
During FY 2024-25, the Company did not accept any deposit within the meaningof Sections 73 and 74 of the Act read together with the Companies (Acceptanceof Deposits) Rules, 2014 and accordingly no amount on account of principal orinterest on public deposits was outstanding as on 31st March 2025.
12. CASH FLOW STATEMENT
In conformity with the provisions of Section 134 of Companies Act, 2013 andRegulation 34 2(c) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015, the Cash flow statement for the year ended 31st March2025 forms part of this Annual Report.
13. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATEDPARTIES
All contracts / arrangements / transactions entered by the Company during thefinancial year with related parties were in ordinary course of business and onan arm’s length basis and were placed and approved by the Audit Committee.During the financial year 2024-25, the Company had not entered into anycontract / arrangement / transaction with related parties which could beconsidered material in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Hence, thedisclosure of related party transactions in Form AOC-2 is not applicable.
The Company has framed a policy on Related Party Transactions and thesame has been displayed on the Company’s website www.celebritygroup.com.
During the financial year 2024-25, there were no materially significanttransactions with the related parties, which were in conflict with the interests ofthe Company and that require an approval of the Members in terms of theSEBI Listing Regulations.
14. SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
The Company does not have any subsidiary or associate or joint venturecompany.
15. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION& ANALYSIS
The Corporate Governance Report and Management Discussion & Analysiswhich forms part of this report are set out separately along with the Certificatefrom the Secretarial Auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditionsof Corporate Governance and Certificate from a Company Secretary in practicethat none of the directors on the Board of the Company have been debarred ordisqualified from being appointed or continuing as directors of companies bythe Board/Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such statutory authority asstipulated in Schedule V read with Regulation 34(3) of the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
16. COMPLIANCE WITH CODE OF CONDUCT
The Company has framed a Code of Conduct for all the members of the Boardand Senior Management personnel of the Company. The Code of Conduct isavailable on the Company’s website: www.celebritygroup.com.
All members of the Board and senior management personnel have affirmedcompliance to the Code as on March 31,2025.
As stipulated under Regulation 34 (3) and Schedule V (D) of SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 a declaration
Signed by Mr. Vidyuth Rajagopal, Managing Director to this effect is annexedto the report on Corporate governance, which forms part of this annual report.
17. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
In compliance with the requirements of Section 135 and Schedule VII of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social ResponsibilityPolicy) Rules, 2014, as amended, the Board of Directors have adopted apolicy on CSR as recommended by the CSR committee duly constituted andthe said policy is available on the Company’s website www.celebritygroup.com.The composition and terms of reference of the CSR Committee is detailed inthe Corporate Governance report forming part of this annual report.
During the Period under review, the provisions of the CSR is not applicable tothe Company.
18. ESTABLISHMENT OF VIGIL MECHANISM
Pursuant to Section 177 (9) of Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 ofSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 theCompany has a vigil mechanism established, to enable all employees and thedirectors to report in good faith about any violation of the Policy. The AuditCommittee of the Board oversees the functioning of Whistle Blower Policy.The Whistle Blower Policy covering all employees and directors is hosted inthe Company’s Website www.celebritygroup.com.
19. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNELBoard of Directors:
a. Appointment of Independent Director
On recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, theBoard had considered and approved the appointment of Mr. Jandhyala Suresh(DIN: 10664467), as Additional Independent Director of the Company witheffect from 15th July 2024 for a term of five consecutive years and same wasregularized by the Shareholders on 16nd September 2024 in the AGM.
b. Retirement of Independent Directors on Completion of Second Term
Mr. K. Sridhar (DIN: 02916536) ceased to hold office as an IndependentDirector of the Company upon completion of his second term on 31 st July,2024.
c. Resignations
There were no resignation of Director/KMP during the year under review.
d. Retirement by Rotation
Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal, (DIN 00003625) Non-Executive Director, retires byrotation and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. Based on therecommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Boardrecommends the re-appointment of Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal as director, liableto retire by rotation.
The Board recommends the aforementioned re-appointment for approval ofthe members at the ensuing AGM. Brief resume, expertise in specific functionalareas, names of listed companies in which the above-named director holddirectorships, committee memberships/ chairmanships, disclosure ofrelationships between directors inter-se, shareholding etc., are furnished innotice of the ensuing AGM.
e. Key Managerial Personnel:
There was no appointment of KMP during the year under Review. However thepost completion of year:
a) Mr. H. Narayanarao (Membership No:A47309) resigned from the positionof Company Secretary and Compliance officer with effect from 30th April2025 after the closure of the business hours due to personnel reasons.
b) Mr. S.Vivekanandan (Membership No:A75249) appointed as a CompanySecretary and Compliance officer of the Company with effect from 29thJuly 2025.
The following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company:
1. Mr. Vidyuth Rajagopal - Managing Director
2. Mrs. Rama Rajagopal - Whole Time Director
3. Mr. S. Venkataraghavan - Chief Financial Officer
4. Mr. S.Vivekanandan - Company Secretary
f. Re-appointment
a. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 14th February2024 recommended to the shareholder for the approval of the re¬appointment of Mr. Vidyuth Rajagopal (DIN: 07578471) as a ManagingDirector for a period of 3 years with effect from 08th August 2024.Subsequently, it was approved by the shareholders of the Company byspecial resolution dated 24th June 2024.
b. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 02nd August 2024recommended to the shareholder for the approval of the re-appointment ofMrs. Rama Rajagopal (DIN:00003565) as Whole-Time Director for a periodof 3 years with effect from 10th November 2024. Subsequently, it wasapproved by the shareholders of the Company by special resolution heldon 16th September 2024.
c. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 02nd August 2024recommended to the shareholder for the approval of the re-appointment ofMr. Manoj Mohanka (DIN:00128593) as an Independent Director for asecond term of five consecutive years with effect from 11th November2024. Subsequently, it was approved by the shareholders of the Companyby special resolution held on 16th September 2024.
20. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN (ESOP)
During the financial year ended 31st March 2025 there were no pending optionsto be vested or exercised.
21. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors ofthe Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence asprescribed under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation16(b) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and they are independent of themanagement. The Board of Directors is of the opinion that the IndependentDirectors of your Company possess requisite qualifications, experience,expertise (including proficiency) and they hold the highest standards of integritythat enables them to discharge their duties as the Independent Directors ofyour Company. Further, in compliance with Rule 6(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, all IndependentDirectors of the Company have registered themselves with the Indian Instituteof Corporate Affairs.
22. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013read with Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration)Rules, 2014, a copy of the annual return is placed on the website of theCompany at www.celebritygroup.com
23. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The Board of Directors met 8 (Eight) times during the financial year 2024-25i.e., 29th' May 2024, 02nd August 2024, 12th November 2024, 08th January 2025,28th January 2025, 04th February 2025, 12th February 2025 & 24th March 2025The intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribedunder the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015. The details of all Board/ Committee meetingsheld are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
24. AUDIT COMMITTEE
Pursuant to Section 177 (8) of Companies Act 2013, the particulars relating tothe Composition, terms of reference and other details about the Audit Committeehas been detailed in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of thisAnnual Report.
During the year all the recommendations of the Audit Committee were acceptedby the Board.
25. REMUNERATION POLICY
The Remuneration policy of the company has been structured to match themarket trends of the industry, qualifications and experience of the employeeand responsibilities handled by them.
The Policy inter alia provides for the following:
a) attract, recruit, and retain good and exceptional talent.
b) list down the criteria for determining the qualifications, positive attributes,and independence of the directors of the Company.
c) ensure that the remuneration of the directors, key managerial personneland other employees is performance driven, motivates them, recognisestheir merits and achievements, and promotes excellence in theirperformance.
d) motivate such personnel to align their individual interests with the interestsof the Company, and further the interests of its stakeholders.
e) ensure a transparent nomination process for directors with the diversity ofthought, experience, knowledge, perspective, and gender in the Board;and
f) fulfill the Company’s objectives and goals, including in relation to goodcorporate governance, transparency, and sustained long term valuecreation for its stakeholders.
Particulars pertaining constitution of the Nomination and remuneration Committeeand its terms of reference has been detailed in the Corporate GovernanceReport which forms part of this Annual Report.
26. MANAGERIAL REMUNERATION RECEIVED FROM COMPANY, HOLDINGOR SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
During the year, the Company has no holding or subsidiary company.
Remuneration received
Name
Designation
from the Company for the
FY 24-25 (Rs. In crs)
Mr. Vidyuth Rajagopal
Managing Director
0.60/-
Mrs. Rama Rajagopal
Whole-Time Director
0.78/-
27. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
During the year under review, the Company has not made any investment.Further, the Company has not given any loans or corporate guarantee orprovided any security during the year.
28. MATERIAL CHANGES & COMMITMENTS
No material changes and commitments have occurred after the closure of theFinancial Year 2024-25 till the date of this Report, which would affect thefinancial position of the Company.
29. BOARD EVALUATION
The Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, thedirectors and also Committees of the Board based on the guidelines formulatedby the Nomination & Remuneration Committee under Self-evaluation method.Board composition, quality and timely flow of information, frequency ofmeetings, and level of participation in discussions were some of the parametersconsidered during the evaluation process. The Board, upon evaluation, consideredthat the Board is well balanced and diverse and is commensurate with thebusiness profile and size of the Company. The Board reviewed and noted withsatisfaction of its own performance and that of its committees and individualDirectors.
30. DISCLOSURE AS PER THE COMPANIES (ACCOUNTS) RULES, 2014
Change in nature of business, if any: Nil
The name of Companies which have become or ceased to be its subsidiaries,Joint Ventures, or Associate companies during the financial year: Not Applicable
31. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THEREGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOINGCONCERN STATUS OF THE COMPANY
The Company was not in receipt of any orders from the regulator / courts /tribunals impacting the going concern status of future operations of theCompany.
32. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size,scale, and complexity of its operations. To maintain its objectivity andindependence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the AuditCommittee of the Board & to the Chairman & Managing Director. The InternalAuditor monitors and evaluates the efficacy and adequacy of internal controlsystem in the Company, its compliance with operating systems, accountingprocedures and policies at all locations of the Company. Based on the reportof internal audit function, process owners undertake corrective action in theirrespective areas and there by strengthen the controls. A report of Auditorspursuant to Section 143(3) (i) of the Companies Act, 2013 certifying theadequacy of Internal Financial Controls is annexed with the Auditors report.
Adequate systems and processes, commensurate with the size of the Companyand of its business are put in place to ensure compliance with the provisionsof all applicable laws and such systems and processes are operating effectively.
Audit Committee and Board of Directors of the Company were appraised onthe performance of the IFC.
33. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Pursuant to section 134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013 the company hasframed Risk Management Policy which lays down the framework to define,assess, monitor, and mitigate the business, operational, financial, and otherrisks associated with the business of the Company. The Company has beenaddressing various risks impacting the Company in Management Discussionand Analysis Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
During the year under review, the company has not identified any element ofrisk which may threaten the existence of the company.
34. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
In compliance with the requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has put in place a familiarizationprogramme for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with their role,rights and responsibility of the Directors, the working of the Company, natureof the Industry in which the Company operates, business model, etc.. Thedetails of such familiarization programmes for the Independent Directors aredisclosed on the website of the Company www.celebritygroup.com.
35. AUDITORSStatutory Auditors
The Company at its 33rd AGM held on 09th September 2022 reappointed M/sSRSV & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Chennai, having Firm RegistrationNo. 015041S allotted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, asStatutory Auditors of the Company to hold office, for the second term of fiveconsecutive years from the conclusion of 33rd AGM till the conclusion of 38thAGM, at such remuneration in addition to applicable taxes, out of pocketexpenses, travelling and other expenses as may be mutually agreed betweenthe Board of Directors of the Company and the Auditors.
The Statutory Auditors will continue to hold office for the Third year in thesecond term of five consecutive years, from the conclusion of this AGM. TheCompany has obtained necessary certificate under Section 141 of the Act,2013 conveying their eligibility for being the Statutory Auditors of the Companyfor the year 2024 - 25.
The Statutory Auditors’ Report for the financial year 2024-25 does not containany qualification, reservation or adverse remark and the same is attached withthe annual financial statements.
Secretarial Auditor
In terms of Section 204(1) of the companies Act 2013, read with Rule 9 of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules2014, the Board of Directors has appointed M/s. BP & Associates, PracticingCompany Secretaries, Chennai as Secretarial Auditors of the Company forconducting the Secretarial Audit for the financial year 2024-2025. The report ofthe Secretarial Auditor is Annexure - 2 to this report.
The Secretarial Audit report for the financial year ended 31st March 2025contains qualification and clarification by the Board is as follows:
S.No
Observation/Remarks
Response by the Company
1
The Company has not givenprior intimation as requiredunder Regulation 29(1)/ (2)of SEBI (LODR) Regulation2015 with respect alteration ofdate for Redemption of50,20,900 1% CumulativeRedeemable Preferenceshares of C 10/- each.
The Board of Directors noted theinadvertent non-compliance withRegulation 29(1)/ (2) of the SEBI(LODR) Regulations, 2015,regarding delayed prior intimationof the revised redemption dateof the Company’s CumulativeRedeemable PreferenceShares. Since the originalredemption date of 31st March2024 was a bank holiday,redemption was completed on26th March 2024. The delay inintimation was unintentional
Further, pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of the ListingRegulations and Section 204 of the Act read with Rule 9 of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, theBoard of Directors have approved and recommended the appointment ofM/s. BP & Associates, Peer Reviewed Firm of Company Secretaries in Practice(Firm Registration Number: 7014/2025) as Secretarial Auditors of the Company
for a term of up to 5(Five) consecutive years to hold office from the conclusionof ensuing AGM till the conclusion of 40th AGM of the Company to be held inthe Year 2030, for approval of the Members at ensuing AGM of the Company.Brief profile and other details of M/s. BP & Associates Company Secretariesin Practice, are separately disclosed in the Notice of ensuing AGM.
Internal Auditors
Pursuant to Section 138 of the Companies Act 2013 read with rule 13 of TheCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and all other applicable provisions (includingany amendment thereto) if any of the Companies Act, 201 3 and asrecommended by the audit committee M/s. RVKS & Associates, CharteredAccountants, Chennai were re-appointed as the Internal Auditors of the companyfor the Financial Year 2024-2025
The audit conducted by the Internal Auditors is based on an internal audit plan,which is reviewed each quarter in consultation with the Audit Committee. Theseaudits are based on risk-based methodology and inter alia involve the reviewof internal controls and governance processes, adherence to managementpolicies and review of statutory compliances. The Internal Auditors share theirfindings on an ongoing basis during the financial year for corrective action.The Audit Committee oversees the work of Internal Auditors.
Cost records and cost audit
Maintenance of cost records and requirement of cost audit as prescribed underthe provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicablefor the business activity carried out by the Company.
36. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors and Secretarial Auditorshave not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by itsOfficers or Employees, to the Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of theAct, details of which needs to be mentioned in this Report.
37. LISTING
The Equity Shares of your Company are listed on the BSE Limited (BSE) andthe National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The applicable annuallisting fees have been paid to the Stock Exchanges before the due dates. TheEquity Shares of your Company were not suspended from trading on BSE andNSE at any point of time during the Financial Year 2024-25.
38. DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 67 (3) (C) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
No disclosure is required under section 67 (3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules,2014, in respect of voting rights not exercised directly by the employees ofthe Company as the provisions of the said section are not applicable.
39. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosures relating to remuneration and other details as required in terms ofthe provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 aregiven in Annexure 1, which forms part of this Report.
Further, the information pertaining to Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the aforesaid Rules,pertaining to the names and other particulars of employees is available forinspection at the Registered office of the Company during business hours andthe Annual Report is being sent to the members excluding this. Any shareholderinterested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company Secretaryand Compliance Officer at the Registered Office address or by email toinvestorservices@celebritygroup.com.
40. INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
During the financial year 2024-25, no unpaid or unclaimed dividend was requiredto be transferred to IEPF.
41. DISCLOSURE AS REQUIRED UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OFWOMEN AT WORK PLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL)ACT 2013
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with therequirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee(ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexualharassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) arecovered under this policy.
During the Financial year ended 31st March, 2025, the Company has notreceived any complaints pertaining to Sexual harassment of Women at theWorkplace. The Company has complied with provisions relating to theconstitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
42. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors, tothe best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:-
a) in the preparation of the Annual accounts for the financial year ended 31stMarch 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed andthere are no material departures;
b) they had in consultation with Statutory Auditors, selected accountingpolicies and applied them consistently, and made judgments and estimatesthat are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of thestate of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2025 and of the profit ofthe Company for the year ended on that date;
c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventingand detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e) they have laid down adequate internal financial controls, which are adequateand are operating effectively;
f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisionsof all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operatingeffectively.
43. CREDIT RATING
The ratings for the Company’s borrowing are available in the CorporateGovernance Report.
44. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY / TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION / FOREIGNEXCHANGE
A. Conservation of Energy:
The operations of the Company are not energy - intensive. However, whereverpossible, the Company strives to curtail the consumption of energy on a continuingbasis.
B. Technology absorption : Not applicable.
C. Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo :
a. Total Foreign exchange earned (FOB Value) : C 135.63 Crs
b. Total Foreign exchange outgo : C 29.68 Crs
45. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
The Board of Directors commends the continued dedication of all its employees.Details of Human Resources and Employee Relations and matters incidentalthere to are provided in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report.
46. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The applicable Secretarial Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating to ‘Meetingsof the Board of Directors’ and ‘General Meetings’ respectively, have been dulycomplied by the Company.
47. MATERNITY BENEFIT
The company duly complied with the provisions relating to the MaternityBenefit Act 1961.
48. OTHER DISCLOSURES
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of thefollowing matters as there were no transactions on these matters during theyear under review:
• Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting orotherwise
• Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of theCompany under any scheme save and except Employees’ Stock OptionsSchemes referred to in this Report.
• the Whole-time Directors of the Company receive any remuneration orcommission from any of its subsidiaries.
• No instances of frauds reported by Auditors under Section 143 (12) of theAct
• There are no proceeding pending under the Insolvency and BankruptcyCode,2016
• There was no instance of one time settlement with any Bank or FinancialInstitution.
49. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We wish to place on record our sincere appreciation for the support receivedfrom various Central and State Government Departments, organizations, andagencies. We would also like to acknowledge all stakeholders of the Company,viz., Shareholders, customers, dealers, vendors, banks, and other businesspartners for excellent support received from them during the Financial Yearunder review. We also express appreciation to all the employees of the Companyfor their commitment and continued contribution to the growth of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board
Venkatesh Rajagopal
Place : Chennai Chairman
Date : 12nd August 2025 (DIN: 00003625)