The Board of Directors is pleased to present the Company's 86th Annual Report and the Company's audited financial statements for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2025.
The highlights of the Standalone Financial Results are as under:
Particulars
FY 2024-25
FY 2023-24
Revenue from Operations & Other Income
4,883.21
4,727.74
Profit before Finance Cost and Depreciation
383.59
346.16
Less: Finance Cost
69.85
63.48
Less: Depreciation
144.07
109.58
Profit/(Loss) before Taxes
169.68
173.10
Less: Provision for Tax expenses
36.25
37.22
Profit/(Loss) after Tax from continuing operations
133.42
135.88
Profit/(Loss) after Tax from discontinued operations
-
(4.09)
Profit/(Loss) after Tax from continuing and discontinued operations
131.79
Add: Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) from continuing operations
1.57
(0.62)
Add: Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) from discontinued operations
0.71
Total Comprehensive Income
135.00
131.88
Opening Balance in Retained Earnings
278.95
760.99
Add: Total Comprehensive Income transferred to Retained Earnings
131.95
Add: Transferred to retained earnings for vested cancelled options
4.13
0.55
Amount transferred to General Reserves
Dividend Paid
(34.57)
(46.04)
Derecognized pursuant to the Scheme of Demerger
(568.50)
Balance available for appropriation
383.51
Basic EPS before exceptional items (H)
9.64
11.45
Diluted EPS before exceptional items (H)
9.63
11.43
Basic EPS after exceptional items (H)
11.57
Diluted EPS after exceptional items (H)
11.56
The highlights of the Consolidated Financial Results are as under:
Share of Profit/(Loss) of subsidiaries, associates & joint ventures
Profit/(Loss) for the period from continuing operations
Profit/(Loss) for the period from discontinued operations
(4.80)
Profit/(Loss) for the period from continuing and discontinued operations
131.08
Return on Equity, Return on Capital Employed and EPS for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, on a consolidated basis and for thelast four financial years, are given below:
FY 2022-23
FY 2021-22
FY 2020-21
Return on Equity (%)
8.43
7.83
11.97
7.58
12.91
Return on Capital Employed (%)
13.78
13.94
19.24
13.12
13.64
Basic EPS (after exceptional items) (H)
11.39
18.80
10.85
16.54
The financial results of the Company are elaborated in theManagement Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part ofthe Annual Report.
During the financial year 2024-25:
• Revenue from operations on a standalone basis increased toH 4,828.43 crore as against H 4,641.27 crore in the previousyear, reflecting a growth of 4.03%.
• Revenue from the Consumer Product Segment increased by5.60% to H 3,805.89 crore.
• Revenue from Lighting Segment decreased by 1.43% toH 1,022.54 crore.
• Exports for the year amounted to H 86.26 crore.
• Employee cost as a percentage to revenue from operations[increased to 7.87% (H 379.99 crore) as against 7.86%(H 364.93 crore) in the previous year.
• Other expense as a percentage to revenue from operationsincreased to 16.71% (H 806.86 crore) as against 15.72%(H 729.60 crore) in the previous year.
• The Profit After Tax for the current year stood at H 133.42crore as against H 131.79 crore in the previous year, markinggrowth of 1.24%.
• On a consolidated basis, the Group achieved revenue ofH 4,828.43 crore as against H 4,641.27 crore, indicating agrowth of 4.03%. The Group's net profit for the year stood atH 133.42 crore as against H 131.08 crore in the previous year,a growth of 1.79%.
As at March 31, 2025, the carrying value of property, plant andequipment, investment property, capital work-in-progress,intangible assets under development, other intangible assets,and leased assets stood at H 772.71 crore. Net capital expenditureduring the year amounted to H 5.04 crore (H 130.65 crore in theprevious year).
The Company's cash and cash equivalents as at March 31, 2025stood at H 119.79 crore. The Company manages its cash andcash flow processes diligently, with active involvement acrossall functions. It continues to focus on the prudent managementof working capital. Receivables, inventories, and other workingcapital parameters were closely monitored and kept understrict control.
Foreign exchange transactions were partly hedged, and therewere no materially significant uncovered exchange rate risks inrelation to the Company's imports and exports. The Companyrecognises mark-to-market gains or losses at each quarter end, inaccordance with the requirements of Ind AS 21.
There has been no change in the nature of the Company'sbusiness during the year under review.
Detailed information regarding the operations of the variousbusiness segments of the Company is provided in theManagement Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms partof this Report.
The Company has not transferred any amount to the GeneralReserve during the financial year 2024-25.
The Directors are pleased to recommend a dividend of 150%(H 3 per share) on 11,53,42,253 equity shares of H 2 each for thefinancial year 2024-25. The total dividend outgo amounts toH 34.60 crore (previous year: H 34.56 crore).
The dividend on equity shares, subject to the approval of theMembers at the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") scheduledto be held on August 7, 2025, will be paid on or before August11, 2025 to those Members whose names appear in the Registerof Members as at the close of business hours on July 18, 2025.In respect of shares held in dematerialised form, the dividendwill be paid to the Members whose names are furnished by theDepositories as beneficial owners as at the close of business hourson the said date.
Equity shares that may be allotted upon the exercise of stockoptions granted under the Company's Stock Option Scheme(s)before the book closure date for payment of dividend shall rankpari passu with the existing equity shares and shall be entitled toreceive the dividend.
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 17, 2022,last amended the Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company.As per the amended policy and subject to the parametersand circumstances outlined therein, the Board endeavours tomaintain a dividend payout ratio in the range of 20% to 40%of the Company's Profit After Tax (PAT) on a standalone basis.The Dividend Distribution Policy, containing the disclosures asrequired under Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ("SEBI ListingRegulations"), is attached as Annexure A and forms part of thisReport. The policy is also available on the Company's website at:https://www.bajajelectricals.com/pages/investors.
The paid-up equity share capital of the Company as on March 31,2025, stood at H 23.07 crore. The increase in the number of sharesduring the year was on account of the allotment of 1,46,175equity shares of H 2 each to employees upon the exercise of stockoptions. These shares were considered, on a weighted averagebasis, for the computation of Earnings Per Share (EPS).
The Company has not issued any shares with differential votingrights. No disclosure is required under Section 67(3)(c) of theCompanies Act, 2013 (the "Act"), in respect of voting rights notexercised directly by the employees of the Company, as theprovisions of the said section are not applicable.
The equity shares of the Company continue to remain listedon BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of IndiaLimited (collectively, the "Stock Exchanges"). The listing feesfor the financial year 2025-26 have been duly paid to theStock Exchanges.
DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The Company's shares are compulsorily tradable in electronicform. As on March 31, 2025, 99.75% of the Company's total paid-up capital, representing 11,50,49,703 equity shares, were held indematerialised form.
In terms of amended Regulation 40 of the SEBI Listing Regulationsw.e.f. April 1, 2019, transfer of securities in physical form are notprocessed unless the securities are held in the dematerialisedmode with a Depository Participant. Further, with effect fromJanuary 24, 2022, SEBI has made it mandatory for listed companiesto issue securities in dematerialised mode only while processingany investor service request viz. issue of duplicate securitiescertificates, claim from unclaimed suspense account, renewal/exchange of securities certificate, endorsement, sub-division/splitting of securities certificate, consolidation of securitiescertificates/ folios, transmission and transposition. Further, SEBICircular No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD_RTAMB/P/CIR/2022/8 datedJanuary 25, 2022, clarified that the RTA/ listed company shallverify and process the service requests and thereafter issue a'Letter of Confirmation' in lieu of physical securities certificate(s),to the securities holder/ claimant within 30 days of its receipt ofsuch request after removing objections, if any. The 'Letter ofConfirmation' shall be valid for a period of 120 days from the dateof its issuance, within which the securities holder/ claimant shallmake a request to the Depository Participant for dematerializingthe said securities. In view of this, and to avail the benefits offeredby the Depository system as well as to safeguard against fraud,Members holding shares in physical form are encouraged todematerialise their holdings through either of the Depositories,namely, National Securities Depository Limited or CentralDepository Services (India) Limited.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not acceptedany deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act. Accordingly,no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of details relatingto such deposits.
CREDIT RATING
The Company's credit rating profile is summarised below:
Instrument*
Rating Agency
Rating
Bank Loan Facilities
CRISIL Ratings
CRISIL AA-/
(long-term)
Limited
Stable
CRISIL A1
(short-term)
*During the year under review, the Company voluntarily withdrew theCRISIL rating assigned to its Short-Term Debt programme, as there was noamount outstanding.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In line with the requirements of the Act and the SEBI ListingRegulations, the Company has formulated a Policy on Materialityof Related Party Transactions, which is available on the Company'swebsite at: https://www.bajajelectricals.com/pages/investors.
The Policy is intended to ensure that appropriate reporting,approval, and disclosure processes are in place for all transactionsbetween the Company and its related parties.
All related party transactions entered into during the year underreview were in the ordinary course of business and at arm'slength. No material related party transactions—i.e., transactionsexceeding H 1,000 crore or 10% of the annual consolidatedturnover, whichever is lower, as per the last audited financialstatements—were entered into during the year. Accordingly, thedisclosure of related party transactions in Form AOC-2, as requiredunder Section 134(3)(h) of the Act, is not applicable. Further, therewere no material related party transactions during the year underreview with Promoters, Directors, or Key Managerial Personnelthat could have a potential conflict with the interests of theCompany at large.
The related party transactions are disclosed in the notes to thefinancial statements. Members' attention is drawn to Note No. 38of the standalone financial statements, which sets out the relatedparty disclosures.
The disclosure in respect of loans and advances pursuant toRegulation 34(3), read with Clause 2 of Part A of Schedule V ofthe SEBI Listing Regulations, in compliance with the applicableaccounting standards on related party disclosures, is notapplicable, as the Company did not have any holding or subsidiarycompanies as at the end of the year under review.
During the year under review, the following person(s)/entity(ies)belonging to the promoter/promoter group held 10% or more ofthe paid-up equity share capital of the Company:
Name of the person/entity Shareholding (%)
Jamnalal Sons Private Limited 19.55
Bajaj Holdings and Investment Limited 16.59
Disclosure of transactions pursuant to Regulation 34(3), read withClause 2A of Part A of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations,is attached as Annexure B and forms part of this Report.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS AND ADVANCES,GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of the Act and the rulesframed thereunder, the particulars of loans given, investmentsmade, guarantees given, and securities provided by the Companyare disclosed in the notes to the standalone financial statements.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSEDBY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There have been no significant or material orders passed byany regulators, courts, or tribunals that would impact the goingconcern status of the Company or its operations in the future.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTSAFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THECOMPANY WHICH OCCURRED BETWEEN THEEND OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THISFINANCIAL STATEMENT RELATES AND THE DATEOF THIS REPORT
There have been no material changes or commitments affectingthe financial position of the Company that occurred between theend of the financial year, i.e., March 31, 2025, and the date of thisBoard's Report, i.e., May 12, 2025.
APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDINGPENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY ANDBANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 DURING THE YEARALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OFTHE FINANCIAL YEAR
No application has been made under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016, against the Company. Therefore, therequirement to disclose details of any application made orproceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016 (31 of 2016) during the year, along with their status as at theend of the financial year, is not applicable.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF THEVALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE-TIMESETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILETAKING A LOAN FROM BANKS OR FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS, ALONG WITH THE REASONSTHEREOF
During the year under review, there was no instance of a one¬time settlement with banks or financial institutions. Therefore,the requirement to disclose the details of the difference betweenthe amount of the valuation done at the time of the one-timesettlement and the valuation done while taking a loan from thebanks or financial institutions, along with the reasons therefor, isnot applicable.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company has a Policy on Corporate Social Responsibilityand has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) &Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee asrequired under the Act to implement various CSR activities. TheCSR & ESG Committee is comprised of Mrs. Pooja Bajaj, whoserves as the Chairperson of the Committee, with Mr. ShekharBajaj, Mr. Sudarshan Sampathkumar, and Mr. Saurabh Kumar asthe members of the Committee.
The CSR policy is available on the Company's website at: https://www.bajajelectricals.com/pages/investors.
Further details regarding the CSR & ESG Committee are providedin the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of thisReport. The Company has implemented various CSR projectsdirectly and/or through implementing partners, and the saidprojects undertaken by the Company are in accordance withits CSR Policy and Schedule VII of the Act. The Report on CSRactivities, as required under the Companies (Corporate SocialResponsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, as amended, is provided inAnnexure C, which forms part of this Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITYREPORT (BRSR)
Pursuant to amendments in the SEBI Listing Regulations, the top1,000 listed entities based on market capitalisation are requiredto submit a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report("BRSR") with effect from FY 2022-23.
Accordingly, a detailed BRSR in the format prescribed by SEBI,outlining various initiatives, actions, and processes undertakenby the Company to align its business with environmental, social,and governance obligations, has been hosted on the Company'swebsite. It can be accessed at https://www.bajajelectricals.com/pages/investors.
A physical copy of the BRSR will be made available to anyshareholder upon request.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Maintaining high standards of Corporate Governance has beenfundamental to the business of the Company since its inception.As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI ListingRegulations, a separate section on corporate governancepractices followed by the Company, together with the followingdeclarations/certifications, forms an integral part of this CorporateGovernance Reporting:
a. A declaration signed by Mr. Sanjay Sachdeva, ManagingDirector & Chief Executive Officer, stating that themembers of the Board of Directors and senior managementpersonnel have affirmed compliance with the Company'sCode of Conduct.
b. A compliance certificate from the Company's SecretarialAuditors confirming compliance with the conditions ofCorporate Governance.
c. A certificate of Non-Disqualification of Directors from theSecretarial Auditors of the Company.
d. A certificate from the CEO and CFO of the Company, interalia, confirming the correctness of the financial statementsand cash flow statements, adequacy of the internal controlmeasures, and reporting of matters to the Audit Committee.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISREPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on theoperations of the Company, as required under the SEBI ListingRegulations, is provided in a separate section and forms anintegral part of this Report.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and Section 92(3)of the Act, read with Rule 12 of the Companies (Management andAdministration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Companyfor the financial year ended March 31, 2025, can be accessed at:https://www.bajajelectricals.com/pages/investors.
VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has a Whistle Blower Policy to report genuineconcerns or grievances regarding any poor or unacceptablepractices and any instances of misconduct, ensuring adequatesafeguards against the victimisation of persons who may utilisesuch a mechanism. The Whistle Blower Policy is available onthe Company's website at: https://www.bajajelectricals.com/pages/investors.
EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION SCHEME
The Company had implemented the Employees Stock OptionScheme 2015 ("ESOP-2015") in accordance with the SEBI (ShareBased Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014, read with theSecurities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based EmployeeBenefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ("SEBI SBEBSERegulations"), as a measure to reward and motivate employees, aswell as to attract and retain talent.
During the year 2023-24, the Company adopted the new 'BajajElectricals Limited - Performance Stock Option Plan- 2023' ("PSOP-
2023") for the issuance of equity shares of the Company in theform of Performance Stock Options ("PSOP Options") to its eligibleemployees, in accordance with the SEBI SBEBSE Regulations. ThePSOP-2023 will result in the grant of up to 575,510 PSOP Optionsin one or more tranches to eligible employees, representing 0.50%of the issued share capital of the Company.
During the financial year under review, under the ESOP-2015,42,500 stock options were granted to eligible employees atthe market price prevailing on the National Stock Exchange ofIndia Limited on the date of their grant, and under the PSOP-2023, 1,55,681 options were granted to eligible employees atthe face value.
There were no changes to the Company's ESOP-2015 and/orPSOP-2023 during the year under review.
In line with Regulation 14 of the SEBI SBEBSE Regulations,a statement providing complete details as of March 31,2025, is available on the Company's website at: https://www.bajajelectricals.com/pages/investors.
The Company has obtained a Certificate from the SecretarialAuditors confirming that the ESOP-2015 and PSOP-2023have been implemented in accordance with the SEBI SBEBSERegulations. This Certificate will be available for inspectionthrough electronic means by writing to the Company at legal@bajajelectricals.com from the date of circulation of the AGM Noticeuntil the date of the AGM, i.e., August 7, 2025.
Details of options vested, exercised, and cancelled are provided inthe notes to the standalone financial statements.
The Company has certain irrevocable Employee Welfare Trusts,namely: (i) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare FundNo. 1; (ii) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No.2; (iii) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No.3; (iv) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No. 4; and
(v) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Housing Welfare Fund(collectively, the "Employee Welfare Trusts"). The benefits of theseEmployee Welfare Trusts extend to all employees of the Company,including those of Bajel Projects Limited ("Bajel"), formerly the EPCdivision of the Company and now a separate legal entity followingits demerger. The Board of the Company had relinquished controlover these Trusts in the past.
Following the demerger, the managements of the Companyand Bajel have jointly realigned the governance and operationalframework of the Employee Welfare Trusts to safeguard employeeinterests and ensure effective administration. It has been mutuallyagreed that the Employee Welfare Trusts-related expenditure shallbe shared between the two entities in the ratio of 67.03:32.93,based on their respective net worth prior to the demerger. TheGoverning Bodies of the Employee Welfare Trusts have alsobeen reconstituted with proportionate representation from bothentities, and all key decisions shall be made jointly, with an agreedmechanism in place to resolve any differences.
While neither of the Boards exercise unilateral control over theEmployee Welfare Trusts, joint control has been established foraccounting purposes. Accordingly, the Employee Welfare Trustshave been consolidated as a joint venture in the consolidatedfinancial statements.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has one (1) associatecompany, viz. Hind Lamps Private Limited ("Hind Lamps")and five (5) irrevocable Employee Welfare Trusts, namely:
(i) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No. 1;
(ii) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No. 2;
(iii) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No. 3;
(iv) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No. 4;
and (v) Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Housing WelfareFund, which have been recognised as Joint Ventures for thepurpose of consolidation in the Company's consolidatedfinancial statements.
Details of Subsidiary/Associate Companies/Joint Ventures of the Company:
Name
% or Shareholding orthe Company as onMarch 31, 2025
Status
Hind Lamps Private Limited (erstwhile Hind Lamps Limited)
19.00%
Associate
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No 1
67.07%
Joint Venture
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No 2
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No 3
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No 4
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Housing Welfare Fund
Performance of Subsidiary, Joint Venture, and Associate
Hind Lamps: Total income of Hind Lamps for the financial year2024-25 stood at H 4.19 crore (Previous Year: H 3.93 crore). Profit forthe year was H 0.03 crore (Previous Year Profit: H 0.05 crore).
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No 1: Totalincome of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No1 for the financial year 2024-25 stood at H 3.74 crore (PreviousYear: H 1.69 crore). Loss for the year was H 4.66 crore (Previous YearProfit: H 0.76 crore).
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No 2: Totalincome of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No
2 for the financial year 2024-25 stood at H 6.76 crore (PreviousYear: H 1.82 crore). Loss for the year was H 2.05 crore (Previous YearProfit: H 1.43 crore).
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No 3: Totalincome of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No
3 for the financial year 2024-25 stood at H 5.07 crore (PreviousYear: H 3.67 crore). Loss for the year was H 3.27 crore (Previous YearProfit: H 2.57 crore).
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No 4: Totalincome of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Welfare Fund No 4for the financial year 2024-25 stood at H 4.21 crore (Previous Year:H 4.11 crore). Profit for the year was H 1.55 crore (Previous YearLoss: H 0.11 crore).
Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' Housing Welfare Fund:
Total income of Bajaj Electricals Limited Employees' HousingWelfare Fund for the financial year 2024-25 stood at H 0.15 crore(Previous Year: H 0.16 crore). Loss for the year was H 0.27 crore(Previous Year Loss: H 0.05 crore).
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, a report onthe performance and financial position of the subsidiary, associate,and joint ventures is included in the Consolidated FinancialStatements. Their contribution to the overall performance of theCompany in Form AOC-1 is given in Annexure D, which forms partof this Report.
In accordance with the fourth proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act,the Annual Report of the Company, containing the Standaloneand Consolidated Financial Statements, is available on theCompany's website at: https://www.bajajelectricals.com/pages/investors. Further, as per the fifth proviso to the said Section, theannual accounts of the subsidiary, joint venture, and associateof the Company are also available on the Company's website at:https://www.bajajelectricals.com/pages/investors. Any memberinterested in obtaining a copy of the aforesaid documents maywrite to the Company Secretary at the Company's RegisteredOffice. These documents will also be available for examinationby the shareholders at the Company's Registered Office duringworking days (except Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays, andNational Holidays), between 11.00 a.m. and 01.00 p.m.
The Policy for Determining Material Subsidiary, as approvedby the Board, can be accessed on the Company's website at:https://www.bajajelectricals.com/pages/investors.
The Financial Statements of the Company for the financialyear ended March 31, 2025, prepared in accordance with theapplicable provisions of the Act and in compliance with ScheduleIII thereto, form an integral part of this Report.
The Board of Directors also presents the audited ConsolidatedFinancial Statements of the Company for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2025, which include the audited financial statements ofthe associate company and joint ventures prepared in compliancewith the applicable provisions of the Act, the Indian AccountingStandards (Ind AS), and the SEBI Listing Regulations. Thesestatements form an integral part of this Report.
Appointments/Re-appointments and Director Retiring byRotation
• Completion of Tenure of Independent Directors
The second consecutive five-year terms of Mr. HarshVardhan Goenka (DIN: 00026726), Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh(DIN: 00004812), and Dr. Indu Shahani (DIN: 00112289),Independent Directors, concluded at the close of business
hours on March 31, 2024. Accordingly, they ceased to beDirectors of the Company with effect from April 1, 2024. TheBoard of Directors places on record its deep appreciationfor the invaluable contributions, guidance, and stewardshipprovided by Mr. Goenka, Dr. Singh, and Dr. Shahani duringtheir respective tenures on the Board.
• Appointment of Mr. Saurabh Kumar as an IndependentDirector for a term of five (5) consecutive yearsfrom March 20, 2024
The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation ofthe Nomination & Remuneration Committee, approved theappointment of Mr. Saurabh Kumar (DIN: 06576793) as anAdditional Director, designated as an Independent Directorof the Company, effective from March 20, 2024, and theshareholders approved his appointment as an IndependentDirector of the Company for a period of five (5) consecutiveyears upto March 19, 2029, by way of resolution passedthrough postal ballot on June 6, 2024.
• Re-appointment of Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti as anIndependent Director for a second term of five (5)consecutive years starting from August 7, 2024
The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation ofthe Nomination & Remuneration Committee, approved thereappointment of Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti (DIN: 00007347)as an Independent Director of the Company for a secondterm of five (5) consecutive years starting from August 7,2024, and the shareholders approved his appointment as anIndependent Director of the Company for a period of five (5)consecutive years upto August 6, 2029, by way of resolutionpassed through postal ballot on June 6, 2024.
• Appointment of Mrs. Pooja Bajaj as an Executive Directorfor a term of five (5) consecutive years from May 14, 2024
The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation ofthe Nomination & Remuneration Committee and subject tothe approval of shareholders, approved the appointment ofMrs. Pooja Bajaj (DIN 08254455) as a Whole-time Director ofthe Company, with the designation and title of 'ExecutiveDirector', for a term of five (5) consecutive years startingfrom May 14, 2024, and the shareholders approved herappointment as an Executive Director of the Company for aperiod of five (5) consecutive years upto May 13, 2029, attheir 85th Annual General Meeting held on August 6, 2024.Further, in view of her appointment as a Whole-time Directorof the Company, she resigned from her previous positionas a Non-Executive Director of the Company effectivefrom May 14, 2024.
• Resignation of Mr. Anuj Poddar as the ManagingDirector & Chief Executive Officer with effect fromSeptember 30, 2024
Mr. Anuj Poddar (DIN: 01908009), Managing Director &Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has tenderedhis resignation from his position to explore an externalopportunity. The Board of Directors, at its meeting held onJuly 17, 2024, accepted the resignation of Mr. Anuj Poddaras the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, KeyManagerial Personnel, and as a member of the Board ofDirectors of the Company and relieved him of his duties witheffect from close of business hours on September 30, 2024.
• Appointment of Mr. Sanjay Sachdeva as the ManagingDirector & Chief Executive Officer for a term of three (3)years, with effect from April 15, 2025
The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation ofthe Nomination & Remuneration Committee and subject tothe approval of shareholders, approved the appointmentof Mr. Sanjay Sachdeva (DIN: 11017868) as an additionaldirector (in the category of executive/whole-time director)with the designation and title of 'Managing Director & ChiefExecutive Officer', liable to retire by rotation, for a term ofthree (3) years, with effect from April 15, 2025.
• Sad demise of Mr. Madhur Bajaj
Mr. Madhur Bajaj, Non-Executive Director and Promoter ofthe Company, passed away on April 11, 2025. The Boardplaces on record its deep condolences and appreciation forhis valuable contribution to the Company.
• Appointment of Mr. Nirav Nayan Bajaj as the AdditionalDirector in the category of Non-Executive Non¬Independent Director, with effect from May 12, 2025
The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of theNomination & Remuneration Committee and subject to theapproval of shareholders, approved the appointment of Mr.Nirav Nayan Bajaj (DIN: 08472468) as an additional directorin the category of non-executive non-independent director,liable to retire by rotation, with effect from May 12, 2025.The Board of Directors recommends the appointment of Mr.Nirav Nayan Bajaj for the approval of the Members at theensuing 86th Annual General Meeting ("AGM"). The relevantdetails, including his profile, are provided separately in theNotice of AGM, and in the Report on Corporate Governanceforming part of this Report.
• Rajiv Bajaj's decision about not seeking reappointment
Mr. Rajiv Bajaj (DIN: 00018262) had conveyed his decisionnot to seek re-appointment to the Board. Accordingly, hewould vacate his office as a Non-Executive, Non-IndependentDirector upon the conclusion of the forthcoming AGM.The Board placed on record its sincere appreciation andgratitude for his invaluable contributions to the Companyduring his tenure.
• Director coming up for retirement by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Actand the Company's Articles of Association, Mr. Rajiv Bajaj(DIN: 00018262) and Mrs. Pooja Bajaj (DIN: 08254455) areliable to retire by rotation at the forthcoming AGM.
Mr. Rajiv Bajaj would retire by rotation at the ensuingAGM and, since he had expressed his intention not toseek re-appointment, he shall cease to be a non-executivedirector on the Board of the Company with effect from theconclusion of the forthcoming AGM. The Board of Directorsrecommends a proposal to the shareholders to consider anddecide not to fill the vacancy arising from his retirement
Mrs. Pooja Bajaj, being eligible, has offered herself for re¬appointment. The Board of Directors recommends there-appointment of Mrs. Pooja Bajaj for the approval ofthe Members at the ensuing AGM. The relevant details,
including her profile, are provided separately in the Notice ofAGM, and in the Report on Corporate Governance formingpart of this Report.
As on the date of this Report, the Board of Directors of the Companycomprises ten (10) members, of which seven (7) are Non¬Executive Directors (NEDs), including one (1) Woman Director.NEDs constitute 70% of the Board's strength. Among these, five (5)are Independent Directors, accounting for 50% of the total Boardcomposition. The structure of the Board is in compliance with therequirements of Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations andthe applicable provisions of the Act.
Independent Directors
All Independent Directors of the Company have submitteddeclarations under Section 149(7) of the Act, confirming that theymeet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b), along with otherapplicable provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
In accordance with Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI ListingRegulations, the Independent Directors have also affirmed thatthey are not aware of any circumstance or situation that exists or isreasonably anticipated to arise, which could impair their ability todischarge their duties with objective, independent judgment andwithout any external influence.
The Independent Directors hold office for a fixed term of five yearsand are not liable to retire by rotation. Further, all IndependentDirectors have valid registrations in the Independent Directors'databank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs,as required under Rule 6(1) of the Companies (Appointment andQualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019.
In the opinion of the Board, all Independent Directors fulfil theconditions of independence specified in Section 149(6) of the Actand Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The terms and conditions of appointment of the IndependentDirectors are available on the Company's website at: https://www.bajajelectricals.com/pages/investors.
In line with the requirements of the SEBI Listing Regulations,the Company has implemented a structured familiarisationprogramme to orient Independent Directors regarding theirroles, responsibilities, the Company's business operations, theindustry landscape, and the regulatory environment. Details ofthe familiarisation programme are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report and are also available on the Company'swebsite at: https://www.bajajelectricals.com/pages/investors.
Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, there was a change in the KeyManagerial Personnel of the Company.
a. The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on July 17,2024, took note of the cessation of Mr. Anuj Poddar asthe Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer and KeyManagerial Personnel of the Company, with effect from theclose of business hours on September 30, 2024; and
b. The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on August 6,2024, designated Mr. Shekhar Bajaj, Executive Chairman, asthe Key Managerial Personnel of the Company, with effectfrom the start of business hours on October 1, 2024.
As on March 31, 2025, the following executives aredesignated as Key Managerial Personnel of the Company inaccordance with the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 ofthe Act, read with the applicable rules made thereunder:
• Mr. Shekhar Bajaj - Executive Chairman
• Mr. Prashant Dalvi - Chief Compliance Officer &Company Secretary
• Mr. E. C. Prasad - Chief Financial Officer
In view of the appointment of Mr. Sanjay Sachdeva as theManaging Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Company,the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on March 28, 2025,designated him as the Key Managerial Personnel of theCompany in place of Mr. Shekhar Bajaj, Executive Chairman,with effect from April 15, 2025.
As on the date of this Report, the following executives aredesignated as Key Managerial Personnel of the Company inaccordance with the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 ofthe Act, read with the applicable rules made thereunder:
• Mr. Sanjay Sachdeva - Managing Director & ChiefExecutive Officer (Additional Director)
During the financial year 2024-25, eight (8) meetings of the Boardof Directors were held. The gap between any two consecutivemeetings was within the limits prescribed under the Act and theSEBI Listing Regulations. The details of the meetings held duringthe year, along with the attendance of Directors, are provided inthe Corporate Governance Report, which forms an integral partof this Report.
As on March 31, 2025, the Board of Directors had constitutedthe following Committees to ensure focused governance andoversight in key areas:
a. Audit Committee
b. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
c. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
d. Risk Management Committee
e. CSR & ESG Committee
f. Finance Committee
Each Committee functions in accordance with its respective termsof reference approved by the Board and in line with the applicableprovisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations.
The composition of these Committees, the number of meetingsheld during the year, and attendance of members at such meetingsare provided in detail in the Corporate Governance Report, whichforms an integral part of this Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the SEBI ListingRegulations, the Board carried out the annual performance
evaluation of its own performance, that of its Committees, andof individual Directors. This evaluation was conducted througha structured process of individual and collective feedbackfrom the Directors.
The evaluation process covered various aspects including theeffectiveness of the Board's functioning, its composition, the levelof engagement, the quality of discussions, decision-making, andthe performance of the Committees and individual Directors.
The manner in which the evaluation was carried out, along withthe criteria used for assessment, is detailed in the CorporateGovernance Report, which forms an integral part of this Report.
The Board of Directors expressed satisfaction with the overallevaluation process and the performance of the Board, itsCommittees, and individual Directors.
The Board of Directors has adopted a comprehensive Nominationand Remuneration Policy ("Policy"), which serves as a guidingframework for the appointment and remuneration of Directors,Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), Senior Management, and otheremployees of the Company.
The Policy outlines the guiding principles, philosophy, andstructure for determining the remuneration of Executive and Non¬Executive Directors (including sitting fees and commission), KMP,Senior Management, and other employees. It also encompassesprovisions relating to Board diversity, the criteria for determiningqualifications, positive attributes, and independence of Directors,as well as the framework for appointment and performanceevaluation of KMP and Senior Management.
This Policy is formulated and reviewed by the Nomination andRemuneration Committee and is considered by the Board ofDirectors while evaluating potential candidates for variousleadership and key roles within the Company.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is annexed to thisReport as Annexure E and is also available on the Company'swebsite at: https://www.bajajelectricals.com/pages/investors.
The Company has in place robust internal control systems thatare commensurate with the nature, scale, and complexity of itsbusiness operations. These controls are designed to ensureorderly and efficient conduct of business, including adherenceto the Company's policies, safeguarding of its assets, preventionand detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completenessof accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financialinformation. The effectiveness of the internal control systems isperiodically tested and certified by both Statutory Auditors andInternal Auditors, covering all offices, manufacturing facilities,and key business processes. Significant audit findings andrecommendations, along with the status of their implementation,are reviewed by the Audit Committee of the Board. The Committeealso monitors the overall internal control environment andassesses the adequacy of risk management frameworks andpractices adopted by the Company.
Based on the report of the Statutory Auditors, the internal financialcontrols with reference to the standalone financial statementshave been found to be adequate and operating effectively duringthe financial year under review.
The Company has complied with the applicable SecretarialStandards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
During the year under review, there were no instances of fraudreported by the Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditor, or SecretarialAuditor under Section 143(12) of the Act read with Rule 13 of theCompanies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, which were requiredto be disclosed to the Audit Committee or the Board of Directorsof the Company.
The Company has adopted a comprehensive Risk ManagementPolicy, formulated in accordance with the provisions of Regulation21 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and applicable provisions of theAct. A structured mechanism is in place to inform the Board aboutrisk identification, assessment, and minimisation procedures. TheCompany periodically reviews its Risk Management Framework toensure that executive management controls risks through a robustand dynamic process aligned with the Company's strategic,operational, and compliance objectives. The Risk ManagementCommittee of the Board periodically reviews and evaluates keyrisks and mitigation plans submitted by the management. Thisincludes prioritising significant risks based on their likelihood andimpact, and approving action plans to address them. A detaileddiscussion on the key strategic and operational risks faced by theCompany, along with its risk response and mitigation strategies,is provided in the Management Discussion and Analysis section,which forms an integral part of this Report.
At present, and in the opinion of the Board of Directors, there are noidentified risks which may threaten the existence of the Company.
The Audit Committee of the Company comprises threeDirectors, namely Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, as the Chairman ofthe Committee, and Mr. Sudarshan Sampathkumar, and Mr.Vikram Hosangady, as members. During the year under review, allrecommendations made by the Audit Committee were acceptedby the Board of Directors.
Details pertaining to the composition, terms of reference, rolesand responsibilities of the Audit Committee, as well as the numberof meetings held and the attendance of the Members therein, areprovided in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms anintegral part of this Report.
Statutory Auditors
At the 83rd Annual General Meeting ("83rd AGM") of theCompany held on August 12, 2022, the Members approved the re¬appointment of Messrs S R B C & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants(ICAI Firm Registration No. 324982E/E300003), as the StatutoryAuditors of the Company for a second term of five (5) consecutiveyears, commencing from the conclusion of the 83rd AGM untilthe conclusion of the 88th Annual General Meeting to be heldin the year 2027.
The Statutory Auditors' Report on the financial statements of theCompany for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, formspart of this Annual Report. The Report does not contain anyqualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
Cost Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Act read with theCompanies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Company isrequired to maintain cost records in respect of its manufacturingactivities, and such records are duly maintained.
For the financial year 2024-25, Messrs R. Nanabhoy & Co., CostAccountants (Firm Registration No. 000010), carried out the auditof the cost records maintained by the Company for applicablebusinesses. The Company has received a certificate from thesaid firm confirming their eligibility under Section 141 read withSection 148(3) of the Act and Rule 6(5) of the Companies (CostRecords and Audit) Rules, 2014, for appointment as Cost Auditors.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Boardof Directors has re-appointed Messrs R. Nanabhoy & Co., CostAccountants, as the Cost Auditors of the Company for the financialyear 2025-26. The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors issubject to ratification by the Members at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting ("AGM"), as required under Section 148(3) of theAct. Accordingly, a resolution seeking Members' ratification forthe remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors is included in ItemNo. 6 of the Notice convening the AGM.
The details of the Cost Auditors and cost audit conducted by themfor financial year 2023-24 are furnished below:
Name of Cost Auditor
Messrs R. Nanabhoy & Co., CostAccountants
ICWA Membership No.
7464
Firm Registration No.
000010
Address
Jer Mansion, 70, August Kranti Marg,Mumbai 400036
Due date of filing ofCost Audit Report
September 30, 2024
Actual date of filing
September 3, 2024
In accordance with the provisions of Section 148 of the Act, readwith the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, theCompany is required to maintain cost records, and accordingly,such accounts and records have been duly maintained.
Secretarial Auditors
The Board had appointed Messrs Makarand M. Joshi &Co., Practicing Company Secretaries (Firm RegistrationNo.P2009MH007000 and Peer review No.6290/2024) as theSecretarial Auditors to conduct the secretarial audit of theCompany for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, as perthe provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with Rules framedthereunder. The Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 is given asAnnexure F and forms part of this Report. The Secretarial AuditReport does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverseremark or disclaimer.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A of the SEBI ListingRegulations read with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-2/CIR/P/2024/185 dated December 31, 2024 ("SEBI Circular")issued in this regard, the Company has undertaken an audit for thefinancial year 2024-25 for all applicable compliances as per SEBIListing Regulations and Circulars/Guidelines issued thereunder.The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report duly signed by MessrsMakarand M. Joshi & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries (FirmRegistration No.P2009MH007000 and Peer review No.6290/2024)has been submitted to the Stock Exchanges within 60 days of theend of the financial year.
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May12, 2025, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee andsubject to the approval of the shareholders of the Company at theensuing AGM, has approved the appointment of Messrs MakarandM. Joshi & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries (Firm RegistrationNo.P2009MH007000 and Peer review No.6290/2024), as theSecretarial Auditors, for a period of 5 (five) years i.e. from theconclusion of the 86th AGM till the conclusion of 91st AGMof the Company.
The Company has received written consent from Messrs MakarandM. Joshi & Co. and a certificate that they satisfy the qualificationcriteria provided under SEBI Circular and that the appointment,if made, shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions ofthe Act, Rules framed thereunder, SEBI Listing Regulations, SEBICircular and other applicable circulars, if any, in this regard. Thefirm has agreed to the said appointment, and confirmed that theirappointment, if made, would be within the limits specified underthe Act. They have further confirmed that they are eligible for theproposed appointment as Secretarial Auditor of the Company andhave not incurred any of the disqualifications as specified vide thesaid SEBI Circular.
TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION ANDPROTECTION FUND
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 124 and 125 of the Act,read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 ("IEPFRules"), as amended, an amount of H 16,08,353.60, being unpaidand/or unclaimed dividend pertaining to the financial year endedMarch 31, 2017, was transferred during the year to the InvestorEducation and Protection Fund ("IEPF").
In accordance with the provisions of Section 124 of the Act, readwith the IEPF Rules, 9,337 equity shares of H 2/- each, in respect ofwhich dividend had not been claimed or paid by the shareholdersfor a period of seven consecutive years or more, were transferredby the Company to the IEPF during the year. The details of suchshares transferred have been uploaded on the websites of boththe IEPF and the Company.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information relating to conservation of energy, technologyabsorption, and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, asrequired under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act, read with Rule 8 ofthe Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith asAnnexure G and forms an integral part of this Report.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIALRELATIONS
The Company takes pride in the commitment, competence, anddedication demonstrated by its employees across all areas of itsbusiness. It considers its people to be its greatest asset and hastherefore made concerted efforts towards talent managementand succession planning. The Company continues to strengthenits performance management systems and learning frameworks,
supported by robust training initiatives, to consistently nurtureinspiring, capable, and credible leadership. In addition to sustainedinvestment in skill and leadership development, the Companyhas also placed emphasis on employee engagement initiativesand programmes aimed at fostering a culture of innovation andcollaboration at all levels of the organisation. These efforts aredetailed separately under the respective Capitals in this AnnualReport, and elaborated in the Management Discussion andAnalysis Report, which forms an integral part of this Report.
Employee relations across the organisation have remained cordialthroughout the year.
KEY INITIATIVES WITH RESPECT TO STAKEHOLDERRELATIONSHIP, CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP,ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, HEALTH, SAFETYAND WELFARE OF EMPLOYEES
The key initiatives undertaken by the Company with respect tostakeholder relationship, customer relationship, environment,sustainability, health, and safety are detailed separately under therespective Capitals in this Annual Report.
The Company's Environment, Health and Safety Policy andHuman Rights Policy are available on its website: https://www.bajajelectricals.com.
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AT THE WORKPLACE
In compliance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013 ("POSH Act"), and the Rules framed thereunder, theCompany has formulated and implemented a Policy on theprevention, prohibition and redressal of complaints relating tosexual harassment of women at the workplace.
This Policy applies to all women employees, whether permanent,temporary, or contractual. It has been made accessible to allemployees via the Company's internal portal and has been widelydisseminated to ensure awareness across the organisation.
In accordance with the requirements of the POSH Act, an InternalComplaints Committee (ICC) has been duly constituted to addressand resolve any such complaints.
The status of complaints under Section 22 of the POSH Act, as onMarch 31, 2025, is as follows:
Number
Number of complaints pending at thebeginning of the financial year
Nil
Number of complaints filed during thefinancial year
Number of complaints pending at the end ofthe financial year
Disclosures relating to remuneration and other details, as requiredunder the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act, read withRule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, are provided in Annexure H,which forms part of this Report.
Further, in accordance with the provisions of Sections 197(12)and 136(1) of the Act, read with the said Rules, the statementcontaining the names and other particulars of employees drawing
remuneration in excess of the limits prescribed under the aforesaidRules is available for inspection by the members during businesshours at the Registered Office of the Company. Any memberinterested in obtaining a copy thereof may write to the CompanySecretary at the Registered Office of the Company.
The Directors confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year endedMarch 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards havebeen followed along with proper explanation relating tomaterial departures, if any;
b. they have selected such accounting policies and appliedthem consistently and made judgements and estimatesthat are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of thefinancial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
c. they have taken proper and sufficient care for themaintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets ofthe Company and for preventing and detecting frauds andother irregularities;
d. they have prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis;
e. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followedby the Company and that such internal financial controls areadequate and were operating effectively; and
f. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliancewith the provisions of all applicable laws and that suchsystems were adequate and operating effectively.
a. None of the Chairman, the Managing Director & ChiefExecutive Officer, or the Executive Director of the Companyreceived any remuneration or commission from any of thesubsidiaries of the Company.
b. The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares to itsdirectors or employees.
c. The Company has not failed to implement any corporateaction during the year under review.
d. The disclosure pertaining to an explanation for any deviationor variation in connection with certain terms of a publicissue, rights issue, preferential issue, etc. is not applicableto the Company.
e. The Company's securities were not suspended during theyear under review.
f. There was no revision of financial statements and Board'sReport of the Company during the year under review.
a. Dividend Distribution Policy - Annexure A;
b. Disclosures of transactions pursuant to the provisions ofRegulation 34(3) read with clause 2A of Part A of Schedule Vof the SEBI Listing Regulations - Annexure B;
c. Annual Report on CSR Activities - Annexure C;
d. Statement containing salient features of the financialstatement of subsidiaries/associate companies/jointventures - Annexure D;
e. Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the
Company - Annexure E;
f. Secretarial Audit Report - Annexure F;
g. Report on Conservation of Energy, TechnologyAbsorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo -Annexure G; and
h. Disclosures under Section 197(12) of the Act read with theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of ManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 - Annexure H.
The Directors place on record their deep appreciation to employeesat all levels for their hard work, dedication and commitment. TheBoard places on record its appreciation for the support and co¬operation the Company has been receiving from its suppliers,distributors, business partners and others associated with it asits trading partners. The Company looks upon them as partnersin its progress and has shared with them the rewards of growth.It will be the Company's endeavour to build and nurture stronglinks with trade based on mutuality of benefits, respect for andco-operation with each other, consistent with consumer interests.The Directors also take this opportunity to thank all Shareholders,Clients, Vendors, Banks, Government Regulatory Authorities andStock Exchanges, for their continued support.
Mumbai Chairman
May 12, 2025 DIN: 00089358