The Board of Directors hereby presents this Integrated 17th Board’s Report ("Report”) of the business andoperations of Campus Activewear Limited (“the Company”) together with the Audited Financial Statementsfor the financial year ended 31st March 2025.
The Company’s financial performance for the year under report along with previous year’s figures are given
hnroi inrlpr'
Particulars
2024-25
2023-24
Revenue from Operations
1592.96
1448.29
Other Income
14.69
4.54
EBITDA
258.22
215.34
Depreciation and amortization expenses
75.49
72.11
Finance costs
18.79
23.20
Profit before tax
163.94
120.03
Less: Tax Expenses
(42.76)
(30.59)
Profit for the year (PAT)
121.18
89.44
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
(0.33)
(0.01)
Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
120.85
89.43
The Financial Statements of the Company for thefinancial year ended 31st March 2025, have beenprepared in accordance with the Indian AccountingStandards (Ind AS) as notified by the Ministry ofCorporate Affairs and as amended from time to time.
Company is engaged in the business ofmanufacturingof footwear. During the financial year under report,the Company achieved a total income of ' 1607.65Cr as compared to ' 1452.83Cr in the previous year.Net profit (after tax) for the year is ' 121.18Cr ascompared to net profit (after tax) of ' 89.44 Cr in theprevious year.
• FY25 sales volume registered at 2.49Cr pairs asagainst 2.22Cr pairs in FY24 with a growth of12.16% vs LY.
• FY25 aggregate ASP stood at ' 639 per pairvs ' 652 per pair in FY24, registering marginaldecrease of 2.1% vs LY.
• Revenue from operations increased by approx10% YoY to ' 1592.96Cr in FY25.
• FY25 Full year EBITDA stood at ' 258.22Cr ascompared to ' 215.34Cr in FY24, demonstratingstrong growth of 19.91% YoY. FY25 EBITDAmargin stood at 16.07% vs. 14.87% in FY24.
• Net Profit during the year FY25 stood at' 121.18Cr (PAT margin: 7.54%) as against PATof ' 89.44 cr in FY24 (PAT margin: 6.18%).
• The Company’s Days of Sales outstanding (DSO)and Days of Inventory outstanding (DIO) forFY’25 is at 36 days (FY24 44 days) and 89 days(FY24 -107 days) respectively.
• The Company’s return ratios i.e. ROCE and ROEfor FY’25 is 21.98% (FY24 19.20%) and 17.21%(FY24 14.86%) respectively.
• Campus Activewear achieved revenue in afinancial year at ' 1,607.65Cr. The Companycontinues to reap benefits from its strategicblend of in-house capability and backwardintegration enabling flexibility in design, qualitycontrol, cost control and timing to market.Campus Activewear’s design team is well-
equipped to identify emerging internationalfashion footwear trend and customize it, therebybringing customer delight to the Indian market.The campaign "Move Your Way” with "VickyKaushal” as brand ambassador met with agreat success and helped Company to furtherstrengthen its market positioning.
3. RESERVES AND SURPLUS/OTHEREQUITY
During the period under report, the Company hasnot transferred any amount to General Reserves andentire amount of profit for the year forms part of the‘Retained Earnings’.
4. DIVIDENDS
The Board of Directors (the "Board”) of your Companyhave recommended a final dividend of ' 0.30 perequity share of face value of ' 5.00 each, amounting to' 9.16 Crores. for the financial year ended 31st March2025 for approval of the members at the ensuing 17thAnnual General Meeting ("AGM”) of your Company("17th AGM”). During the financial year ended 31stMarch 2025, first interim dividend of ' 0.70 of facevalue of ' 5.00 each was paid on 25th February 2025.The total dividend for the financial year, includingthe proposed final dividend, amounts to ' 1.00 perequity share, leading to a total dividend payout of' 30.54 Crores for the year. The interim dividend paidduring the financial year ended 31st March 2025 andthe final dividend recommended for the financialyear ended 31st March 2025 is in accordance withthe Dividend Distribution Policy of your Company.The said Policy is available on the website of yourCompany at https://www.campusactivewear.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Dividend DistributionPolicy%20CAMPUS.pdf
Pursuant to the Finance Act, 2020 divident income istaxable in the hands of the members effective April 1,2020, and the company shall therefore be required todeduct tax at source at the time of making paymentof the divident at rates prescribed as per the IncomeTax Act 1961.
5. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEESOR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
During the period under report, the Company hasnot given any loans, guarantees or provided anysecurity in connection with a loan to any BodyCorporate or person as per Section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013.
6. LISTING OF SHARES
The equity shares of the Company are listed on theNational Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) and BSELimited (BSE). The listing fee for the financial year2025-26 has been paid to both the Stock Exchange’s.
7. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION ANDANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report forthe financial year 2024-25 as stipulated under SEBIListing Regulations forms an integral part of thisAnnual Report as covered in the head ‘ManagementDiscussion and Analysis’ ("MD&A”). The MD&A Reportprovides a consolidated perspective of Economic,Geographical and Environmental aspects material tothe Company’s strategy and its ability to create andsustain value to its key stakeholders and includesaspects of reporting as required by Regulation 34and Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
8. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARIES/ASSOCIATES/JOINT VENTURES COMPANIES
A. Name of the Subsidiaries/Associates/Joint Venture Companies and Detailsof their contribution to the overallperformance of the Company
During the period under report, there is no Subsidiaryor Associate or Joint Venture of the Company.
B. Companies which have become orceased to be its Subsidiaries, Joint Venturesor Associate Companies during the year
During FY 2024-25, no Companies have become orceased to be its subsidiaries of Company.
9. MATERIAL CHANGES ANDCOMMITMENTS, AFFECTING THEFINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANYWHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THEEND OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THECOMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OFTHE REPORT
There are no material changes and commitmentsaffecting the financial position of the Companybetween the end of the financial year to which thesefinancial statements relate and the date of thisReport.
Further, in terms of the Employee Stock Options Plans of the Company, Nomination and RemunerationCommittee (also designated as Compensation Committee) approved and allotted the following equity sharespursuant to the exercise of Options by the Employees:
Sl. No.
Allotment Date
ESOP Scheme
Number of Shares Allotted
1.
7th June 2024
Campus Activewear Limited EmployeesStock Option Plan Vision Pool 2021
49,198
2.
25th October 2024
Campus Activewear Limited EmpolyeeStock Option Plan 2021
54,050
3.
Campus Activewear Limited EmpolyeeStock Option Plan Vision Pool 2021
39,340
Total
1,42,588
Further, Nomination and Remuneration Committee (also designated as Compensation Committee) hasgranted the following Options to the Eligible Employees under the Employee Stock Options Plans of theCompany:
Number of Options Granted
1
Campus Activewear Limited Employees Stock Option PlanVision Pool 2021 (44 grantees) (' 5/- per share)
1,91,715
2
Campus Activewear Limited Employees Stock Option PlanVision Pool 2021 (3 Employees)
1,71,305
The NRC in its meeting held on 22nd May 2025 decided to close the ESOP special grant 2021 scheme, inaccordance with the scheme.
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year ended 31st March2025.
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company, as on 31st March 2025 was ' 4,537,000,000/- divided into907,400,000 equity shares having face value of ' 5/- each.
The issued and paid-up share Capital of the Company as on 31st March 2025 was ' 1,526,991,795/- dividedinto 305,398,359 Equity shares having face value of ' 5/- each fully paid-up.
Further, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (also designated as Compensation Committee)allotted the following Equity Shares, post vesting and Exercise of Options by the Employees of the Companyand accordingly the paid-up share capital was increased as follows:
Sl.
No.
Allotment
Date
Number ofShares Allotted
Issued and paid-up share Capitalof the Company as on date
7th June2024
Campus Activewear LimitedEmployees Stock Option PlanVision Pool 2021
' 1,52,65,24,845/- comprising of30,53,04,969 equity shares of ' 5/-each fully paid up
25th October2024
Campus Activewear LimitedEmployee Stock Option Plan2021
' 1,52,69,91,795/- comprising of30,53,98,359 equity shares of ' 5/-each fully paid up
Campus Activewear LimitedEmployee Stock Option Plan2021 - Vision Pool
In line with the Companies Act 2013 requirements,the Company has an adequate Internal FinancialControls (IFC) system commensurate with its sizeand scale of operations, which is in line with therequirement of the Companies Act 2013. TheCompany has clearly defined Governance, Risk &Compliance Framework, Policies, Standard OperatingProcedures (SOP’s), Delegation of Authority (DOA)matrix.
Internal Audit Reports are discussed in the AuditCommittee meetings on a quarterly basis and thesummary of key findings along with their analysisand action taken status are presented to the AuditCommittee. The necessary actions are taken withinthe timelines to strengthen the control in therequired areas of business operations. There was noinstance of fraud which necessitates reporting ofmaterial misstatement to the Company’s operations.
During the year, such controls were assessed andno reportable material weaknesses in the design oroperations were observed.
During the period under report, the Company hadnot accepted any deposit within the meaning ofSection 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013read together with the Companies (Acceptance ofDeposits) Rules, 2014.
The Members of the Company at their 15th AnnualGeneral Meeting (AGM) held on 26th September2023, had appointed M/s. B S R & Co., CharteredAccountants (Firm Registration No. 128510W)as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for thesecond term (since the partners are common withthe retiring Statutory Auditors) of consecutive fiveyears to hold such office till the conclusion of the 20thAnnual General Meeting of the Company to be heldin the year 2028.
Statutory Auditors’ Report
The Report given by the Statutory Auditors on theFinancial Statements of the Company for the financialyear ended 31st March 2025, forms part of thisAnnual Report. There are no observations (includingany qualification, reservation, adverse remark ordisclaimer) of the Auditors in the Report. Further, thenotes to accounts referred to in the Auditors’ Reportare self-explanatory.
Details in respect of frauds reported byauditors
The Auditors of the Company have not reportedany fraud in terms of the second proviso to Section143(12) of the Act.
The Central Government has not prescribed themaintenance of cost records under Section 148(1) ofthe Act and Rules framed thereunder with respect tothe Company’s nature of business.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with correspondingrules made there under as amended from timeto time and Regulation 24A of the SEBI listingregulations, M/s. ATG & Co, Company Secretarieswere *re-appointed as Secretarial Auditors ofthe Company for a period of a terms of five yearscommencing from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30 toconduct Secretarial Audit of the Company for thefinancial year ended 31st March 2026 subject tothe approval of Shareholders in the 17th AnnualGeneral meeting of Company. Proposed resolutionforms part of the 17th Notice of AGM of Company.
* The board of Directors of the company at theirmeeting held on 29th May 2025 has recommendedto the members, the appointment of M/S ATG & Co.,Practicing Company Secretaries.
Annual Secretarial Audit Report
In terms of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013and Rule made thereunder, Secretarial Audit ReportFY 2024-25 given by the Secretarial Auditors in FormNo. MR-3 is annexed with this Report as Annexure I.There are no qualifications, reservations or adverseremarks made by Secretarial Auditors in their Report.
Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
A Secretarial Compliance Report for the financialyear ended 31st March 2025 on compliance of allapplicable SEBI Listing Regulations and circulars/guidelines issued thereunder, was obtained from M/sATG & Co., Company Secretaries and submitted to bothNSE and BSE. There are no observations, reservationsor qualifications in that report. The Annual SecretarialCompliance Report for the financial year ended31st March 2025 is available on the website of theCompany at www.campusactivewear.com.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with corresponding rulesmade there under as amended from time to time. Onthe recommendations of the Audit Committee, Boardin its meeting held on 28th May 2024 appointedErnst & Young LLP (EY) as the Internal Auditors ofthe Company for the financial year ended 31st March2025 and Internal Audit Reports are reviewed by theAudit Committee on quarterly basis.
On the recommendations of the Audit Committee,the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 29thMay 2025 had approved the appointment of Ernst &Young LLP (EY) as the Internal Auditor of the Companyfor the financial year ending 31st March 2026.
As on 31st March 2025, the Board consisted of optimum combination of Executive & Non-Executive Directorsincluding one Woman Independent Director. Mr. Hari Krishan Agarwal is the Chairman and Managing Directorof the Company.
The Composition of Board of the Company as on 31st March 2025 is as follows:
S. No.
Name of the Director
Designation
Category
Mr. Hari Krishan Agarwal
Chairman and Managing Director
Executive, Non-Independent
Mr. Nikhil Aggarwal
Whole-Time Director and CEO
Mr. Anil Kumar Chanana
Director
Non-Executive, Independent
4.
Mr. Jai Kumar Garg
5.
Mrs. Madhumita Ganguli
6.
Mr. Nitin Savara
7.
Mr. Ankur Nand Thadani*
Non-Executive, Non-Independent
*Mr. Ankur Nand Thadani (DIN: 03566737) resigned from the position of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company effectivefrom 26th April 2024.
During the financial year 2024-25, there is only onechange which had happened in the compositionof the Board of Directors of the Company i.e.Mr. Ankur Nand Thadani resigned from the positionof Non - Executive, Non - Independent Director ofthe Company effective from 26th April ,2024. TheCompany places on record its appreciation for theimmense contribution by Mr. Ankur Nand Thadani inthe growth of the Company.
As on 31st March 2025, Mr. Hari Krishan Agarwal,Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. NikhilAggarwal, Whole-Time Director and CEO, Mr. SanjayChhabra, Chief Financial Officer and Ms. ArchanaMaini, General Counsel and Company Secretary, werethe Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 152of the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicableprovisions made thereunder, Mr. Nikhil Aggarwal,CEO and Whole Time Director of the Company,is due to retire by rotation at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting and being eligible, offers himselffor re-appointment. On the recommendations ofNomination and Remuneration committee, theBoard recommends his re-appointment.
Brief details of the Director being recommendedfor re-appointment as required under Regulation36(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 and the Clause1.2.5 of the Secretarial Standards on GeneralMeetings (SS-2) have been furnished in the Noticedated 13th August 2025 convening the 17th AnnualGeneral Meeting.
The Independent Directors have submitted theirdeclaration of Independence, stating that:
a. they continue to fulfill the criteria ofindependence as required pursuant to Section149(6) read with Schedule IV of the CompaniesAct, 2013 and Regulation 16 and 25 of the SEBIListing Regulations 2015; and
b. there has been no change in the circumstancesaffecting their status as Independent Director ofthe Company.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed thatthey have complied with the Company’s Code ofConduct. In terms of Section 150 of the Act and rulesframed thereunder, the Independent Directors havealso confirmed their registration (including renewalof applicable tenure) and compliance of the onlineproficiency self-assessment test (unless exempted)with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
The Board opined and confirmed, in terms of Rule 8of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, that theIndependent Directors are persons of high repute,integrity and possess the relevant expertise andexperience in their respective fields.
The Board met four (4) times during the FinancialYear 2024-25. The details of which form part of theCorporate Governance Report, forming part of thisAnnual Report. The intervening gap between the twoconsecutive Board meetings was within the periodprescribed period of 120 days as specified under the
provisions of Section 173 of the Companies Act 2013and Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations2015.
17. BOARD COMMITTEES
During the period under report, the Board hadfollowing Committees:
a. Audit Committee
b. Stakeholder’s Relationship Committee
c. Nomination and Remuneration Committee (alsodesignated as Compensation Committee)
d. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
e. Risk Management Committee
f. Internal Complaints Committee
g. Finance Committee
The composition of the Committees of the Board andthe details regarding meetings of the Committeesconstituted by the Board are set out in the CorporateGovernance Report, which forms part of this AnnualReport.
18. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
Your Company is committed to highest standardsof ethical, moral and legal business conduct.The Company is committed to maintaining anethical workplace that facilitates the reportingof potential violations of the Company’s policiesand the applicable laws. To promote the highestethical standards, the Company encourages itsemployees who have concern(s) about any actualor potential violation of the legal & regulatoryrequirements, incorrect or misrepresentationof any financial statements and reports, etc. anyclaim of theft or fraud, and any claim of retaliationfor providing information to or otherwise assistingthe Audit Committee, to come forward and expresshis/her concern(s) without fear of punishment orunfair treatment.
During the financial year, the Company hasimplemented an amendment to its Whistle BlowerPolicy to further strengthen its commitment byadding new members in the recipients of email idmvvoice@campusshoes.com.
Pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company hasestablished a robust Vigil Mechanism for Directorsand Employees to report to the managementinstances of unethical behavior, actual or suspected,fraud or violation of the Company’s Code of Conduct.The Whistle Blower Policy/Vigil Mechanism provides
that the Company investigates such incidents, whenreported, in an impartial manner and shall takeappropriate action as and when required to do so.
The Policy also provides the mechanism foremployee(s) to raise their concerns that could havegrave impact on the operations, performance, valueand the reputation of the Company and also providefor the direct access to the Chairman of the AuditCommittee in appropriate or exceptional cases.The Whistle Blower Policy/Vigil Mechanism Policyis available on the website of the Company and canbe accessed at https://www.campusactivewear.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/WhistleBlowerPolicy.pdf
19. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATIONPOLICY OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIALPERSONNEL, AND OTHER EMPLOYEESOF THE COMPANY
As per the provisions of Section 178(3) of theCompanies Act, 2013, on the recommendation ofthe Nomination & Remuneration Committee of theCompany, the Board of Directors has approved aPolicy which lays down a framework in relation toappointment and remuneration of Directors, KeyManagerial Personnel, Senior Managerial Personneland the employees and their remuneration includingcriteria for determining qualifications, positiveattributes, independence etc.
The Policy broadly lays down the guiding principles,philosophy and the basis for payment of remunerationto Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, and otheremployees. The policy also provides the criteria fordetermining qualifications, positive attributes andIndependence ofDirector and criteria for appointmentof Key Managerial Personnel/Senior Managementwhile making selection of the candidates. Pursuantto Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, thenomination and remuneration policy of the Companyis available on the website of the Company and canbe accessed at https://www.campusactivewear.com/sites/default/files/202206/Nomination%20and%20Remuneration%20Policy.pdf.
20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY(CSR)
In terms of the provisions of Section 135 of theCompanies Act 2013, read with Companies(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014,and amendment thereof, the Board has constituteda Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR”) Committeeand the composition of the CSR Committee isprovided in the Corporate Governance Report, whichforms part of the Annual Report. The Companydischarges its Corporate Social Responsibilityobligations through Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(MCA) registered Implementing Agencies towardssupporting projects as prescribed under Schedule VIIof the Companies Act, 2013, in line with the CorporateSocial Responsibility Policy of the Company and someof the key initiatives are:
1. Olympic and Paralympic Sports: OGQ is a
not-for-profit organization founded by India'ssporting legends - Geet Sethi and PrakashPadukone with a mission to help Indian athleteswin Olympic and Paralympic medals. OGQcurrently supports over 464 athletes across 11Olympic and 9 Paralympic sports with variousaspects such as coaching, equipment, training& tournaments exposure, sports science and astipend. In the Asian Athletics Championship,May 2025 held in Gumi, South Korea, 3 OGQathletes won medals (1 Gold/ 1 Silver/ 1 Bronze).At the 2024 Paris Olympics, 4 out of the 6 medalwinners for India were supported by OGQ, and25 out of the 29 medal winners for India at theParis Paralympics were supported by OGQ
2. Education: Your Company has tied up withCentral Square Foundation (CSF), which is a non¬profit organization, working with the vision ofensuring quality school education for all childrenin India, towards executing the NIPUN Mission inUttar Pradesh. CSF supports the Government ofUttar Pradesh's education department to deliverFoundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN)outcomes to about 76 lakh students across 1.1lakh primary government schools across all 75districts in the State.
3. Underprivileged Section: The Company alsoassociated with VISHVAS for the underprivilegedsection of the society poor and needy includingeducation to Girls in Computers and free Eye care.This foundation has a mission of empoweringwomen through education and vocationaltraining. They have launched a free charitabletraining and stitching training centre for womenof our society.
4. Sportz training: The Company associatedwith Sportz Village foundation for impartingstructured sports training, competitionexposure, and mentoring support, enablingstudent-athletes to enhance their skills andprepare for success at state and national level.Sportz Village foundation helps children frompublic schools (rural & urban) benefit from sportsand physical education programs for improveddevelopmental outcomes. It also enhanceshealth, education, and social-emotional skills forchildren. It aims to build the world’s largest youthsports platform that gets 100 million kids to play.
The Board of Directors has approved the CSR Policyof the Company as formulated and recommended bythe CSR Committee, which is available on the websiteof the Company at https://www.campusactivewear.
com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Corporate%2 0Social%20Responsibilitv%20policv.pdf Further, theAnnual Report on CSR activities for the Financial Year2024-25, in the prescribed format, as required underSections 134 and 135 of the Act read with Rule 8of the Companies (Corporate Social ResponsibilityPolicy) Rules, 2014 (as amended) and Rule 9 of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed asAnnexure II to this Report.
21. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTSOR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATEDPARTIES AS PER SECTION 188 OF THECOMPANIES ACT, 2013
The particulars of every contract and arrangementif entered into by the Company with related partiesreferred to in sub-section (1) of Section 188 of theCompanies Act, 2013 including certain arm’s lengthtransactions under third proviso thereto are disclosedin Form No. AOC-2 in Annexure III and forms part ofthis Report.
22. CREDIT RATING
Credit Rating During the period under report, IndiaRatings and Research (Ind-Ra) has upgradedCampus Activewear Limited’s (CAL) Long-TermIssuer Ratings to ‘IND AA-’/Stable from ‘IND A ’/Positive. CRISIL has re-affirmed the rating of CampusActivewear Limited’s (CAL) to ‘CRISIL A /Stable/CRISIL A1’. The Company has not issued any debtinstruments or non-convertible securities.
23. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY,TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGNEXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
In compliance with the provisions of Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 ofthe Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statementcontaining information on conservation of energy,Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earningsand Outgo of the Company, in the prescribed formatis annexed as Annexure IV.
24. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) read with Section 92(3)of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return of theCompany is available on the website of the Companyat https://www.campusactivewear.com/shareholders-corner.
25. EMPLOYEE'S STOCK OPTION PLAN
During the period under report, the Company hadin place 3 (Three) Employee Benefit Plans (Pre-IPO Schemes/ESOP Schemes), namely CampusActivewear Limited Employee Stock Option Plan2021 (ESOP 2021), Campus Activewear LimitedEmployee Stock Option Plan 2021 - Special Grant(Special Grant 2021) and Campus ActivewearLimited Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 - Vision
Pool (Vision Pool 2021). However, ESOP 2021 -Special grant 2021 Scheme of the Company hasbeen closed by the Compensation Committee of theCompany effective from 22nd May 2025, as per theprovisions of the said Scheme.
The Company with the objective to promote theculture of employee ownership and as well as toattract, retain, motivate and incentivize senior andcritical talents, formulated Employee Benefit Plans forthe employees and Directors of the Company and itssubsidiary Company. The Company views EmployeeStock Options as long term incentive tools that wouldenable the employees not only to become co-owners,but also to create wealth out of such ownershipin future.
The Company had applied for listing approval of49,198 equity shares of ' 5 each to be issued underCampus Activewear Limited Employee Stock OptionPlan 2021 - Vision Pool 2021 which allotted on 7thJune 2024 and for which the Stock Exchange hasgranted approval on June 13, 2024.
The Company had applied for listing approval of54,050 equity shares of ' 5 each to be issued underCampus Activewear Limited ESOP plan 2021 and39,340 equity share of ' 5 each to be issued underCampus Activewear Limited ESOP plan 2021 -Vision Pool which allotted on 25th October 2024 andfor which the Stock Exchange has granted approvalon November 14, 2024.
As per Regulation 13 of the SEBI (Share BasedEmployee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations,2021, the Company received Certificate fromM/s. ATG & Co., Company Secretaries certifyingthat the ESOP Schemes of the Company are beingimplemented in accordance with the Securities andExchange Board of India (Share Based EmployeeBenefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 TheDisclosures pursuant to SEBI (Share Based EmployeeBenefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, inrespect of ESOP Schemes as at 31st March, 2025, isavailable on the website of the Company and can beaccessed at www.campusactivewear.com
26. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT ANDMATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THEREGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALSIMPACTING THE GOING CONCERNSTATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONSIN FUTURE
During the year under report, the Company hasnot received any significant/material orders passedby the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting
the going concern status of the Company andits operations.
27. DETAILS PURSUANT TO SECTION197(12) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Details pursuant to Section 197(12) of the CompaniesAct, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 forms part of this Report and are annexedherewith as Annexure V.
28. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to maintain the higheststandards of Corporate Governance and adhere tothe Corporate Governance requirements set outby Securities and Exchange Board of India. TheReport on Corporate Governance as stipulatedunder the Securities and Exchange Board of India(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 forms an integral part of thisAnnual Report. The requisite certificate from M/s. ATG& Co., Practicing Company Secretaries confirmingcompliance of conditions of Corporate Governanceis also annexed to the Corporate Governance Report.
29. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY ANDSUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR)
Keeping up the commitment to sustainability, yourCompany has prepared the Business Responsibility& Sustainability Report (‘BRSR’). The report providesa detailed overview of initiatives taken by yourCompany from environmental, social and governanceperspectives. Your Company is presenting its 3rdreport in terms of BRSR this year.
In line with our commitment to ethical andsustainable operations, we prioritize the well-beingof all our people. At Campus, we believe that ouremployees thrive in a secure and empoweringenvironment, thus enabling them to unlock theirpotential to the fullest. We have continued totransform our business to have a more sustainableand responsible approach towards the society. Inline with aforementioned our 3rd BRSR report for theFY 2024-25 has been prepared.
In compliance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBIListing Regulations, read with the SEBI Circular No.S E BI/H O/C F D/Po D2/CIR/P/0155 Dated November11, 2024, your Company has published its 3rdBusiness Responsibility and Sustainability Report(BRSR) for the year 2024-25, in a fair and transparentmanner, covering the essential indicators that arerequired to be reported on a mandatory basis andthe same is part of this Annual Report.
30. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITYSTATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3) (c) and 134(5) of theCompanies Act, 2013, the Directors hereby state andconfirm that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts, theapplicable accounting standards had beenfollowed along with proper explanation relatingto material departures;
b. the Directors had selected such accountingpolicies and applied them consistently and madejudgments and estimates that are reasonableand prudent so as to give a true and fair view ofthe state of affairs of the Company at the end ofthe financial year and of the profit and loss of theCompany for that period;
c. the Directors had taken proper and sufficient carefor the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions ofthe Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding theassets of the Company and for preventing anddetecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. the Directors had prepared the annual accountson a going concern basis;
e. the Directors had laid down internal financialcontrols to be followed by the Company and thatsuch internal financial controls are adequate andwere operating effectively; and
f. the Directors had devised proper systems toensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems wereadequate and operating effectively.
31. RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(n) of the Act andRegulation 17(9) and 21 of SEBI Listing Regulations,the Company has formulated and adopted theRisk Management Framework and formed RiskManagement Committee. A robust risk managementframework is framed to anticipate, identify, measure,manage, mitigate, monitor and report the risk anduncertainties that may have an impact to achieve thebusiness objective of the Company. The Companyrecognizes the risks which need to be managed andmitigated to protect the interest of the stakeholders,to achieve business objectives and enable sustainablegrowth. The risk management framework is aimedat effectively mitigating the Company’s variousbusiness and operational risks, through strategicactions. The Company believes that managing riskshelps in maximizing returns.
An extensive program of internal audits (Earnst &Young LLP are the Internal Auditors) and regularreviews by the Audit Committee is carried out toensure compliance with the best practices. Mr. Sanjay
Chhabra is the Chief Risk Officer of the Company.The Company has a risk management and the saidpolicy is placed on the website of the Company onthe following link Risk Management Policy.pdf(campusactivewear.com)
32. DISCLOSURE UNDER THESEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMENAT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT,2013
The Company has always believed in providing a safeand harassment free workplace for every individualworking in the Company premises through variousinterventions and practices. The Company alwaysendeavors to create and provide an environment thatis free from discrimination and harassment.
The Company has in place robust policy on prevention,prohibition and redressal of complaints relating tosexual harassment at workplace which is applicableto the Company as per the provisions of SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (‘POSH Act’).The Company has complied with the provisionsrelating to the constitution of Internal ComplaintsCommittee under the Sexual Harassment of Womenat Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013.
During the financial year under report, the Companyhas not received any such complaint as per thedescription below:
a. number of complaints of sexual harassmentreceived during the financial year: 0
b. number of complaints disposed off during thefinancial year: 0
c. number of cases pending for more than ninetydays: NIL
33. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION OFTHE PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD,ITS COMMITTEES AND OF INDIVIDUALDIRECTORS
A formal evaluation of the performance of theBoard, it’s Committees, the Chairman and theindividual Directors was carried out for FY 2024¬25. Led by the Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, the evaluation was carried out usingstructured questionnaires covering, amongst others,composition of Board, conduct as per Companyvalues & beliefs, contribution towards developmentof the strategy & business plan, risk management,receipt of regular inputs and information, codes &policies for strengthening governance, functioning,performance & structure of Board Committees, skillset, knowledge & expertise of Directors, preparation &contribution at Board meetings, leadership, etc
The evaluation was carried out by way of internalassessments done based on the factors prescribedunder the Policy adopted by the Company and theSEBI prescribed Guidance Note on Board Evaluation.Consequently, the Company is required to disclosethe manner of formal annual evaluation.
The evaluation brought to notice that the sharingof information with the Board, its timeliness, thedrafting of agenda notes and the content thereofas well as the drafting of the minutes were foundto be satisfactory. Therefore, the outcome of theperformance evaluation for the period under report,was satisfactory and reflects how well the directors,board and committees are carrying their respectiveactivities.
The Independent Directors conducted theirseparate meeting which was held on 13th March2025, without the attendance of non-independentdirectors and members of management, reviewedthe performance as per the provisions of CompaniesAct, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
CEO and CFO Certificate as prescribed underSchedule II Part B of Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed to theCorporate Governance Report forming part of thisAnnual Report.
The Company has duly followed the applicableSecretarial Standards, relating to Meeting of theBoard of Directors (SS-1) and General Meeting (SS-2), issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries ofIndia (ICSI).
The Company has complied with respect to thecompliance of the provisions relating to the MaternityBenefit Act 1961.
The Company has following employees as on closureof the financial year 2025:
Male:
921
Female:
59
Transgender:
00
Total:
980
A. During the financial year 2024-25, the Companyhas not made any application and no suchproceeding is pending under the Insolvency andBankruptcy code, 2016.
B. There were no instances where the Companyrequired the valuation for one time settlement orwhile taking the loan from the Banks or Financialinstitutions.
C. The Company has not issued shares withdifferential voting rights and sweat equity sharesduring the year under report.
The Board of Directors would like to express theirsincere thanks to the continued co-operation andsupport of its loyal customers that has enabled usto make every effort to understand their uniqueneeds and deliver maximum customer satisfaction.The Board also places on record its appreciationfor our employees at all levels, for their hardwork, cooperation and support in helping us asa Company face all challenges. The Company isalways grateful for the efforts of its Vendors forreinforcing Campus presence across the countryand the regulatory authorities, the esteemed leagueof bankers, financial institutions, rating agencies,stock exchanges and depositories, auditors, legaladvisors, consultants and other stakeholders have allplayed a vital role in instilling transparency and goodgovernance. The Company deeply acknowledgestheir support and guidance.
For and on Behalf of the BoardFor Campus Activewear Limited
Hari Krishan Agarwal
Date: 13th August, 2025 Chairman and Managing Director
Place: Gurugram DIN:00172467