Your Directors have the pleasure in presenting the 45 th Annual Report together with the Audited Accounts of the companyfor the year ended 31st March, 2025.
The Financial Results for the year ended 31st March, 2025 are as under:
PARTICULARS
2024-25
2023-24
Standalone
Consolidated
Revenue From Operations
40871.33
33509.63
Other Income
660.49
798.79
Total Income
41531.82
34308.42
Cost of materials consumed
20607.80
19075.71
Purchases of Stock-in-Trade
55.06
184.44
Changes in inventories of finished goods,Stock-in-Trade and Work-in-progress
1416.63
(1143.33)
Employee benefits expense
1544.87
1370.21
Finance Cost
802.61
1120.73
Depreciation and amortization expense
324.07
324.13
Other expenses
14701.21
17702.22
12013.51
12013.39
Total Expenses
39452.25
39453.26
32945.40
32945.28
Profit(loss) before exceptional items and tax
2079.57
2078.56
1363.02
1363.14
Exceptional items
1453.85
-
Profit/(loss) before tax
3533.42
3532.41
Tax Expenses
(1) Current tax
144.54
(2) Deferred tax
1568.10
-310.86
Profit/(loss) for the year after tax
1820.77
1819.76
1673.88
1674.00
Other Comprehensive Income
(18.94)
(7.80)
Total Comprehensive Income for the period
1801.83
1800.82
1666.08
1666.20
Earnings Per Share (Basic / Diluted) ()
1.37
1.26
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
The Gross revenues have touched Rs. 41531.82 Lacs compared to Rs. 34308.42 Lacs previous year which is 21.05 %higher compared to last year on a standalone basis. Company has earned after -tax standalone profits of Rs. 1820.77Lakhs for 2024-25 compared to Rs. 1673.88 Lakhs during 2023-24, i.e. a rise of 8.77 % . Similarly Standalone totalComprehensive Income for the current period stands at Rs. 1801.83 Lakhs compared to Rs. 1666.08 Lakhs during lastyear.
The Company has adopted Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS) prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 read withrelevant rules thereunder, with effect from April 1, 2017 and accordingly financial statements have been prepared inaccordance with IND AS notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 as amended by theCompanies (Indian Accounting Standards) (Amendments) Rules, 2016.
The world has finally came out of the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic and with Central Government continuing inthe office for its third term leading to continuity in economic & industrial policies giving positive thrust to Indianeconomy. In spite of slowdown in almost all developed & developing economies the Indian economy with 6.5% GDP rateis leading amongst large economies of the world. With the cooling of interest and inflation rates and well definedeconomic policies of the central government, India is poised to become third largest economy only after USA & Chinawithin few years period. However at the same time, with the Russia Ukraine & middle-east war still continuing and thelatest increased Tariffs imposed by the USA Government on Indian products , pose serious challenge on economicfront that the India faces today. However silver lining is that India -USA, India -UK & India EU FTAs are currently atadvanced stage & likely to be finalized during the current year itself. With the sound economic & reforms in direct &indirect taxes policies being undertaken by the Central Government, India is on the path to become third largest economyin the world.
The Board has been making continuous efforts to solve the challenges being faced by the company.
As the members are aware the company was classified as a NPA by the working capital bankers due to default inrepayment & servicing of its debt.
The company has reached a settlement plan with its largest lender of working capital, and has been able to finalise a 4.5 yearspayment plan ending in December 2026.
The manufacturing business of the company is slowly and steadily picking-up, however there are severe challenges beingfaced due to shortages in availability of raw material & labour and other logistical impediments.
Your directors are optimistic of better performance in turnover and profits during 2025-26 compared to previous year.During the first quarter of financial year 2025-26 ended June 30, 2025 company has reported revenue and profits aftertax at Rs. 13428.04 & Rs. 664.82 lakhs respectively on standalone basis .
In order to consolidate the financial position of the company your directors do not recommend payment of any dividendfor the year ended 31st March 2025.
During the year 2024-25 the Board of directors did not recommend payment of interim-dividend.
General reserve. transition reserve and retained earnings compared to previous year are follows:
(i).
General reserve
Opening balance
93.85
Closing balance
(ii).
Transition reserve
1,377.55
(iii).
Retained earnings
646.15
(1,027.74)
Add: (Loss) for the year pHI
1,820.77
1,673.88
Add: Transferred from accumulated othercomprehensive income
2466.92
The paid-up equity share capital as on 31stMarch 2025 stands at 1332.00 Lacs. There was no public issue, rights issue,bonus issue . However during the year the In-principal approval of the BSE on proposed preferential issue could not beobtained
Further, the Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights, sweat equity shares, nor has it granted anystock options.
Additions of Property, Plant & Equipment (gross) during the year under review amounted to Rs. 577.29 Lakhs and netcarrying value of Property Plant & Equipment stood at Rs. 5,147.82 Lakhs as at 31st March, 2025. Building material andother expenses under the head Capital work-in-process during the year stands at Rs. 287.68 Lakhs as against 380.11 Lakhsduring previous year.
The company has not accepted any deposits from public during the financial year under review and as such there were nofixed deposits outstanding as on 31st March, 2025.
During the year Company has made investment in Bihariji Properties Private Limited (BPPL) AND Bihariji Highrise PrivateLimited (BHPL) on 30st March, 2024 pursuant to which they have become subsidiaries of the Company. Both the companiesare engaged in the real estate/renting business with owned or leased property
As on 31st March 2025 company has three Subsidiaries namely: 1. M/s Strawberry Star India Pvt. Ltd. (SSIPL) as reported lastyear; 2. Bihariji Properties Private Limited (BPPL) and 3. Bihariji Highrise Private Limited (BHPL). None of the subsidiaryfall amongst related parties of the Company
The Company has no joint venture or associate.
As on March 31, 2025 there were no outstanding loans or guarantees covered under the provisions of Section 186 of theAct. The details of the Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act aregiven in the notes to the Financial Statements.
A detailed report on contracts and arrangements made during the year 2024-25, transactions being in the ordinary courseof business and at arm’s length have been reported and annexed hereto in this report in the prescribed Form AOC-2 readwith note no. 13 of the Financial Statements.
The terms & conditions of the above mentioned transactions are not prejudicial to the interest of the Company. Theclosing balances of such related parties, wherever outstanding, are not overdue.
Fourteen meetings of the Board of directors were held during the year 2024-25. For details of the meetings of the Board,please refer to the corporate governance report, which forms part of this report.
The Board of directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, Board committees and individualdirectors pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013( “the Act”) and the corporate governance requirements asprescribed by Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) under Regulation 17(10) of Listing Obligations &Disclosure Requirements, Regulations, 2015.The performance of the Board was evaluated by the Board after seekinginputs from all the directors on the basis of the criteria such as the Board composition and structure, effectiveness ofBoard processes, information and functioning, etc. The performance of the committees was evaluated by the Board afterseeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of the criteria such as the composition of committees,effectiveness of committee meetings, etc. The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (“NRC”)reviewed the performance of the individual directors on the basis of the criteria such as the contribution of the individualdirector to the Board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful andconstructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
The Company keeps its Directors informed of the activities of the Company, its management and operations and providesan overall industry perspective as well as issues being faced by the industry. The details of various familiarizationprogramme provided to the Directors of the Company is available on the Company’s website www.mauria.com.
Disclosure pursuant to Rule 5 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rule, 2014 hasbeen made for the FY 2024-25 in the prescribed Format and forms part of the Directors’ Report as an Annexure.
In terms of requirements under Schedule IV of the Companies Act 2013 and the Listing Regulations, 2015, a separatemeeting of the Independent Directors was held on 20/08/2024
The Independent Directors at the meeting reviewed the following:-
• Performance of non independent Directors and board as a whole.
• Performance of the Chairperson of the Company, taking into account the views of executive Directors andnon-executive Directors.
• Assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company management andthe Board that is necessary for the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
With effect from Tuesday July 14, 2015, the scrip of your company got listed on BSE Limited (BSE) under the DirectListing Route of BSE with Scrip Code 539219 (bearing ISIN: INE150D01027).
Accordingly, as on date, the shares of your Company are listed on BSE as well as Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE).
Market price data - High, Low during the each month in last financial year 2024-25 has been given under CorporateGovernance Report.
A detailed Report on Corporate Governance is given in “Annexure-A” to this report. In terms of Part E of Schedule V ofSEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations 2015 (Listing Regulations, 2015), the ComplianceCertificate from the Practicing Company Secretary certifying compliance with conditions of Corporate Governance, asstipulated in Regulation 16 to 27 of Listing Regulations, 2015 with the Stock Exchange(s) where the shares of thecompany are listed, is also enclosed.
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability,confirm that:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and thereare no material departures;
ii. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimatesthat are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at theend of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
iii. they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detectingfraud and other irregularities;
iv. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financialcontrols are adequate and operating effectively;
vi. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and thatsuch systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance systems established and maintained by theCompany, work performed by the internal, statutory and secretarial auditors and external consultants and the reviewsperformed by management and the relevant Board committees, including the audit committee, the board is of the opinionthat the Company’s internal financial controls were adequate and effective during the financial year 2024-25.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Act, all Independent directors have submitted declarations that each ofthem meets the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
There has been following changes in the composition of Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel during theyear 2024-25:
> Smt. Premlata Sureka (DIN: 00060247) was appointed as Whole time-Woman Director wef April 26, 2024,
> Smt. Deepa Sureka (DIN:00060284 resigned as Whole-time- Woman Director wef April 26, 2024,
> Smt. Deepa Sureka (DIN:00060284) appointed as Whole time-Woman Director wef October 04, 2024,
> Smt. Premlata Sureka (DIN: 00060247) resigned as Whole time-Woman Director wef October 04, 2024.
> Mr. Deepak Arya, CFO resigned w.e.f. August 19, 2025.
S.No.
Name
DIN
Designation
1
Shri Navneet Kumar Sureka
00054929
Managing Director (Executive-Promoter)
2.
Smt. Deepa Sureka
00060284
Whole-time Woman Director (Executive, Promoter)
3.
Smt. Veena Aggarwal
00060415
Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent)
4.
Shri Birendra Kumar
08666368
Director (Non-Executive Independent)
5.
Shri Manohar Menghraj Punjabi
10213816
6.
Shri Atul Kumar
00060233
There has been no changes in the composition after March 31, 2025 till the date of signing of Annual Report:
Further, during the financial year 2024-25 there has been no change amongst Non-executive directors of the Company
Further, during the financial year 2024-25 the non-executive directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship ortransactions with the Company.
As per the provisions of Companies Act, 2013, Smt. Deepa Sureka (DIN: 00060284) retires by rotation and being eligiblehas offered herself for re-appointment in the 45th Annual General Meeting.
There has been no change in the Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) other than as disclosed above during the year underreview.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS’ APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION AND OTHER DETAILS
The Company’s policy on directors’ appointment and remuneration and other matters provided in Section 178(3) of theAct has been disclosed in the corporate governance report, which forms part of the directors’ report.
INSIDER TRADING POLICY
The Company’s policy on insider trading has been uploaded on the web-site of the company www.mauria.com and allnecessary steps have been taken to comply with the said policy.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Your directors have established a Vigil (Whistle Blower) Mechanism and formulated a Policy in order to provide aframework for responsible and secure whistle blowing/vigil mechanism. The Vigil (Whistle Blower) Mechanism aims toprovide a channel to the Directors and employees to report genuine concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspectedfraud or violation of the codes of conduct or ethic policy. This mechanism also provides for adequate safeguards againstvictimization of Directors and employees who avail of the mechanism and also provide for direct access to the Chairmanof the Audit Committee in exceptional cases.
Email address of the chairman of the Audit committee Sh. Atul Kumar is atul @ commediait.com.
We affirm that no personnel has been denied access to the audit committee.
During the year 2024-2025, no such report were made to the Chairman of Audit CommitteeRISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has developed and implemented the Risk Management Policy and the Audit Committee of the Companyreviews the same periodically. The Company recognizes that risk is an integral and unavoidable component of businessand hence is committed to managing the risk in a proactive and effective manner. The Company’s Management systems,organizational structures, processes, standards, code of conduct and behaviors together form the Risk ManagementSystem of the Company and are managed accordingly.
The common risks faced by the Company include Raw Material Procurement Risk, Environment & Safety Risk, MarketRisk, Technology risk, Business Operational Risk, Reputation Risk, Regulatory & Compliance Risk, Human ResourceRisk Working Capital and Business continuity Risk. Your Company has well defined processes and systems to identify,assess & mitigate the key risks. A platform for exception reporting of violations is in place which is reviewed regularlyand remedial measures are being undertaken immediately.
Your directors, the Management and all of the employees subscribe to the philosophy of compassionate care. We believeand act on the ethos of generosity and compassionate care, characterized by willingness to build a society that works foreveryone. This is the cornerstone of our CSR policy. The web-link of Company’s CSR Policy alongwith Projectsapproved for making expenditure is enumerated at https://mauria.com/policies/. There has been no change in policy aswell as the project approved for the FY 2024-25.
Company continues to undertake the CSR work during the year under review on a voluntary basis over and above whathas been prescribed under CSR guidelines. The CSR activities are overseen by the Managing Director, who is chairman ofCSR committee on a regular basis. The disclosures required under the Companies (Corporate Social ResponsibilityPolicy) Rules, 2014 are provided in Annexure-II, which forms part of this Report.
Your directors have constituted the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee comprising of Shri Navneet KumarSureka as Chairman, and Smt. Veena Aggarwal and Shri Atul Kumar as members.
The said committee has formulated and recommended to the Board, a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (CSRPolicy) indicating the activities to be undertaken by the Company, monitoring and implementing of the CSR Policy andrecommending the amount to be spent on the CSR activities.
During the year 2024-2025, the CSR Committee met twice on 29/05/2024 & 28/11/2024 and provided status updates tothe Board of directors of the company.
Your company’s investment in CSR activities for the year 2024-25 was Rs. 3.50 Lakhs compared to Rs. 50.41 Lakhsduring previous year, which is above the requirement of minimum 2 % of the average profits of the company for the lastthree years.
The constitution of the Audit Committee is in accordance with the requirements of Section 177 of the Companies Act,2013(here-in-after known the “Act”) and Regulation 18 of the Listing Regulations, 2015. During the year there has beenno change in the composition of Audit Committee.
As on March 31, 2025 Audit committee comprises of following directors:
Sl.
No
Name of Members
Category
Non-Executive-Independent
Chairperson
2
Executive
Member
3
The details of terms of reference of the audit committee, number and dates of meetings held, attendance of Directorsduring the year 2024-25 are given in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
The primary objective of the Committee is to monitor and provide effective supervision of the Management’s financialreporting process to ensure accurate and timely disclosures, 1
During the year there has been no change in the composition of Nomination & Remuneration Committee.As on March 31, 2025 this committee consisted of following directors:
Sl. No
Smt. Veena Sureka
Non-Executive-Non-Independent
Sh. Birendra Kumar
The said committee has been entrusted with the responsibility of formulating and recommending to the Board a policyrelating to the remuneration of the directors, key managerial personnel and other employees; formulation of criteria forevaluation of Independent Directors and the Board, devising a policy on Board diversity and identifying persons who arequalified to become directors and who may be appointed in senior management and to recommend to the board theirappointment and removal.
During the year 2024-2025, Nomination & Remuneration committee met four times.
The details of number and dates of meetings held, attendance of NRC during the year are given in the CorporateGovernance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
• The web-link of policy relating to criterion for making payment to Non-executive directors is https://mauria.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3-MUL-Criterion-for-making-payment-to-Non-EXD-1.pdf
During the year there has been no change in the composition of Stakeholders Relationship Committee.
As on March 31, 2025 this committee consisted of following directors:
4
Mr. Navneet Kumar Sureka1
Executive Director and MD
5
Mrs. Deepa Sureka1
Executive Director
*Mr. Navneet Kumar Sureka and Mrs. Deepa Sureka has been appointed as members of the committee w.e.f. April 01, 2025,
The Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee shall consider and resolve the grievances of security holders of the company.
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted Prevention of Sexual Harassmentpolicy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition andRedressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexualharassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy.
During the year 2024-2025, no complaints were received by the Company related to sexual harassment and hence nocomplaint is pending as on March 31, 2025 for redressal.
The Company has initiated proceedings under Section 9 of Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 against its tradereceivables M/s. Linkwise Marketing Private Limited and M/s. Nexus Commosales Private Limited, before the NCLT,Kolkata Bench vide Company Petition No. C.P.(IB)/86(KB) and 1908134/01725 of 2021 and the matter is currentlypending before the Hon'ble NCLT, Kolkata Bench. Hon'ble NCLT has accepted the matter.
The Company had entered into certain transactions with Amrapali Group of Companies in past years. In consequent to whichforensic audit was conducted as per the Directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India to look into transactions betweenAmrapali Group of Companies and Sureka Group of Companies. After which the Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its order No.Writ Petition{s} (Civil) No. 940/2017 dated December 2, 2019 had directed M/s Jotindra Steel & Tubes Limited and MauriaUdyog Limited including associated companies and Directors viz Mr. Navneet Kumar Sureka and Mr. Akhil Kumar Sureka todeposit ? 16,700.00 Lacs. In response to the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, it had filed an application on December 9,2019 before the Hon’ble Supreme Court to accept the title deeds of immoveable properties belonging to Sureka familymembers and associate companies (based on latest valuation report) worth amounting ? 16,897.00 Lacs, net of incumbencyamount of ? 3,934.00 Lacs including Properties amounting ? 10,182.00 Lacs belonging to Mauria Udyog Limited.
In the financial year 2019-20, the Company had charged ? 1,500.00 Lacs in the Statement of Profit and Loss against the abovematter on an estimated basis and reduced the value of properties (property which is deposited to Hon’ble Supreme Court).
The management is of the opinion that, based on issues and the legal advice that the ultimate outcome of the legal proceedingsin respect to the matter will not have material adverse effect to the financial position of the Company. Hence, the Company hasneither provided for liability against this matter, nor any amount has been shown as contingent liability.
Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) vide its interim order cum show cause notice numberWTM/SM/IVD/ID9/27532/2023-2024 dated 19 June 2023 under sections 11(1), 11(4), 11(4)(A), 11(B)1, 11(B)2and11(5) of SEBI Act 1992 read along with SEBI rules 2005, issued interim directions restraining the Company fromaccessing the securities market till further orders and also directed the Company to deposit jointly and severally with othernotices an amount of ? 2,619.69 Lacs.
The Company submitted its reply on 22 July 2023 and has filed an appeal against the said interim order to SecuritiesAppellate Tribunal (“SAT”). The SAT vide its decision dated 18 August 2023 has disposed off the appeal and directed theCompany to file a reply/objection to the show cause notice. Further, the management believes that the impugned order isuntenable and is liable to set aside. Accordingly, no liability has been recorded by the Company against the amount soughtby SEBI in the said interim order.
The Auditors’ Report being self-explanatory requires no further comments from the Directors. Please refer to theNotes section of the Audited Financial statements for the Financial-year ended on March 31, 2025 forming part ofannual report.
There are no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimer by the Secretarial Auditors in the Reportissued by them for the financial year 2024-25 which call for any explanation from the Board of Directors.
During the year no independent director has been reappointed for second term.
STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISEAND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORSAPPOINTED DURING THE YEAR
Not Applicable- as no independent director was reappointed during the financial year 2024-2025 for the First or secondterm.
During the year Company has made investment in Bihariji Properties Private Limited (BPPL) AND Bihariji Highrise PrivateLimited (BHPL) on 30th March, 2024 consequent to which they have become subsidiaries of the Company. Both thecompanies are engaged in the real estate/renting business with owned or leased properties.
As on 31st March 2025 company has three Subsidiaries namely: 1. M/s Strawberry Star India Pvt. Ltd. (SSIPL) as reported lastyear; 2. Bihariji Properties Private Limited (BPPL) and 3. Bihariji Highrise Private Limited (BHPL). None of the subsidiaryfall amongst related parties of the Company. The consolidated statement of account for the financial year ended March 31,2025 in form AOC-1 has been attached as “Annexure ” to the Director’s Report.
As on 31st March 2025 company has three Subsidiaries namely: 1. M/s Strawberry Star India Pvt. Ltd. (SSIPL) as reported lastyear; 2. Bihariji Properties Private Limited (BPPL) and 3. Bihariji Highrise Private Limited (BHPL). Financials of M/s SSIPL,(BPPL) & (BHPL) have been consolidated and consolidated financials have been reported under the heading Financial Results.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5 (2)and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached asAnnexure which forms part of this report.
DETAILS PERTAINING TO REMUNERATION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 197(12) OF THECOMPANIES ACT, 2013 READ WITH RULE 5(1) OF THE COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT ANDREMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014
The percentage increase in remuneration of each Director, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary duringthe financial year 2024-25, ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median remuneration of the employeesof the Company for the financial year 2024-25 and the comparison of remuneration with the percentile increase inthe managerial remuneration and justification thereof.
S.
Name of
Ratio of
% Increase in the
% increase in
the
Average percentile
Director/ KMP
Remunerationof Director to
Remuneration
median
remuneration
of
increase already made inthe salaries of employees
medianremunerationof Employee
employees
other than the managerialpersonnel in the lastfinancial year and itscomparison with thepercentile increase in themanagerial remunerationand justification thereofand point out if there areany exceptionalcircumstances for increasein the managerialremuneration
NA
There has been no increase in the remuneration of employees including Managing director, Chief FinancialOfficer and company secretary during the financial year 2024-25 in view of financial conditions of thecompany.
Further it is hereby affirmed that the remuneration paid is as per the Remuneration Policy for Directors, KeyManagerial Personnel and other Employees.
There is no change in the nature of business of your Company during the year under review.
There has been no change in the accounting policies during the period under review.
The Company has identified all key internal financial controls, which impacts the financial statements, as part of StandardOperating Procedures (SOPs). The SOPs are designed for all critical processes across all plants, warehouses and officeswherein financial transactions are undertaken. The SOPs cover the standard processes, risks, key controls and eachprocess is identified to a process owner. The financial controls are tested for operating effectiveness through managementongoing monitoring and review process and independently by the Internal Audit. In our view the Internal FinancialControls, effecting the financial statements are adequate and are operating effectively.
-No Frauds Were Reported by Auditors Or Reported To Central Government In The Financial Year Ended On March 31,2025.
-None of The Directors of Your Company Is Disqualified as Per the Provisions of Section 164(2) Of the Act. TheDirectors of The Company Have Made Necessary Disclosures, As Required Under Various Provisions of The Act.
The Annual Return for the financial year 2023-24 will be available on the website of the Company athttps://mauria.com/financials/
Ministry of Corporate Affairs had notified Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit,Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 effective from 07.09.2016. As per the Rules, Unclaimed/unpaid dividends / sharesthereon are to be transferred to IEPF at the end of 7 years. The shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid orclaimed for 7 consecutive years or more shall also be transferred to IEPF following the prescribed procedure. Thecompany has issued public notice to enable to claim the shares. Such shares remaining unclaimed have to be transferred toIEPF Authority within the date prescribed. The holders of such shares or their legal heirs can reclaim the shares from theIEPF Authority through the Company following the due procedure.
The Board of Directors has laid down Code of Conduct for all Board Members and Senior Management of the Company.The copy of Code of Conduct as applicable to the Directors (including Senior Management of the Company) is uploadedon the website of the Company www.mauria.com.
The Managing Director of the Company has issued a Declaration that the Members of the Board of Directors and SeniorManagement Personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct of Board of Directors and SeniorManagement. As there is no Chief Executive Officer in the Company, this Declaration has been issued by the ManagingDirector of the Company which is appended to this Report,
In terms of the requirements of Regulation 17(8) read with Part B of Schedule II of the SEBI (Listing Obligations &Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Managing Director and the CFO have submitted necessary certificate tothe Board of Directors stating the particulars specified under the said Clause. The certificate has been reviewed by theAudit Committee and taken on record by the Board of Directors.
With a GDP of $3.937 trillion, India is the world's fifth-largest economy. With growths rates 9.7% (FY2022) 7.2%(FY2023) 8.2% (FY2024) the country has one of the highest GDP growth rates in the world.
The Indian economy is expected to perform better than expected in the second half of the year. India’s real GDP isprojected to grow between 6.5-7 per cent in 2025-26. The Indian economy recovered swiftly from the pandemic, with itsreal GDP in FY24 being 20 per cent higher than the pre-COVID, FY20 levels. . Overall India remains fastest growingeconomy in the world leaving China behind.
India’s underlying economic fundamentals are strong and despite the short-term turbulence, its impact on the long-termoutlook will be marginal. However any escalation of geopolitical conflicts in 2024 may lead to supply dislocations, highercommodity prices, reviving inflationary pressures and stalling monetary policy easing with potential repercussions forcapital flows. This can also influence RBI’s monetary policy stance. The global trade outlook for 2025-26 remainspositive, with merchandise trade expected to pick up after opening of newer markets for Indian exports
As you are aware that your Company is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading in varied products:
With India’s economic growth closely linked to energy demand, the need for oil and gas is projected to grow further,rendering the sector a fertile ground for investment. The demand for cylinders for various uses is likely to grow across theworld.
With consumerism and disposable income on the rise, the retail sector has experienced a rapid growth in the past decade.Changing lifestyles and increasing demand for quality products are set to fuel the need for apparel. The sector contributes14% to industrial production, 4% to India’s GDP and constitutes 13% of the country’s export earnings.
The future for the Indian textile industry looks promising, buoyed by both strong domestic consumption as well as exportdemand. Government is taking all necessary steps by negotiating for newer market for garment exports apart from USmarket.
MAURIA UDYOG LIMITED (MUL) is an ISO 9001:2008 company certified by BSI, accredited by UKAS. MUL isalso certified for OHSAS:18001:2007& ISO 14001:2004 by BSI for its Health Safety and Environmental ManagementSystems. We are a Govt. of India recognized TRADING HOUSE, for consistent export of our products to various parts ofthe world. Your company is largest manufacturer and exporter in India exporting its products to more than 75 countriesacross the world.MUL exports its products to practically every continent of the world. Products of the company meet allkey international standard certification including certification for manufacture of cylinders according to DOT for BA/BWstandard for USA in India.
In the recent past company has entered into American market.
The manufacturing Works is situated at Faridabad, on the outskirts of New Delhi in the NCR region.
You directors are optimistic of future growth of the company.
Over the past 30 years MUL has produced the cylinders as per different international standards such as EN 1442, ISO4706, SANS 4706, DOT 4BA, KS ISO 4706, ISO 22991, IS 3196, OS 120, NIS 69, AS 2469, AS 2470, SNI 1452, SLS1178 and EN 13322-1. Customers such as BP, SHELL, TOTAL, BOC/LINDE, VITOGAZ and ADDAX etc. to namebut a few have enjoyed our international quality at an affordable price. We have installed rigorous standards with modernequipment and a keen and well-trained workforce. We produce the cylinders from 4.0 litre(1.7kgs. gas capacity) to 120.0litre (50.0 kgs.) for LPG and other gases such as ammonia and refrigerants.
The company has made export sales (FOB) during the financial year ended under report amounting to Rs. 24922.62 Lakhscompared to Rs. 16857.23 Lakhs during previous financial year
We are committed to satisfy our customers by providing Quality Product which gives highest value for money.
We believe that employees are our most important asset through which we can reach the top in each category of ourproducts and services. Therefore, we will emphasize on their continuous improvement through upgradation of relevantknowledge and training.
We commit ourselves to continuous growth, so as to fulfil the aspirations of our customers, employees and shareholders.
We don’t just manufacture products, we create satisfaction. Eurospa has deployed extensive resources to ensure theoptimum quality of its products. The reiterative tests, the microscopic adherence to quality and inspection, all ensures thatall Eurospa products are of world-class quality. We treat each and every product as a challenge, and every achievement areason to set new goals.
MUL apart from manufacturing of LPG Cylinders, Valves, Regulators, Disposable Cylinders, Methyl Bromide Cylinders&Refillable Cylinders, being its main activity, has also undertaken the following :-
The company undertakes manufacturing of terry towels in addition to cylinders. MUL has a top-of-the-line manufacturingfacility to manufacture world-class terry towels as per the prevailing international standards.
Spread over 30,000 sq.ft., this unit boasts of an in-house and completely integrated infrastructure alongwith a talentedpool of professionals from the textile industry.
The unit comprises of a modern facility and a weaving plant equipped with all the relevant machines. The ultra-modernTerry Towel Manufacturing Unit has the state-of-the-art technology sourced from Switzerland, Germany and Italy.
Your directors are pleased to inform that the total turnover of the Terry Towel Division during the year under report hasbeen at Rs. 37.36 Crores as against Rs. 42.88 Crore during the previous year. Management is hopeful of higher turnover during nextyear 2025-26
Automatic Fabric Inspection machine has been installed to ensure that only zero defect fabric goes for production. Tolend smooth velvet finish to the products, specialized shearing machines have been imported. The end product is alsoinspected by the finishing team for even minor defects, if any. The objective is to ship only those products which reflectMUL’s unflinching commitment to quality.
The company also manufactures various other LPG Cylinder Accessories such as Cylinder Guards, Neck Rings, BurnerSet, Cooker Ring & Adopter.
The company is the recipient of FIEO’s Niryat Shree Bronze Trophy Award for its excellence in exports.
EEPC INDIA, Eastern Region awarded the company on 25.02.2011 Export Excellence for Star Performer as largeenterprise in the product group of other fabricated metal products, exel machinery & equipment for its outstandingcontribution to engineering exports during the year 2008-09 and for the year 2009-10 as well which was received on20.12.2011 by Shri N. K. Sureka, then director of the company.
The company was also represented in the Annual Premier Vendors’ Workshop conducted by Bharat PetroleumCorporation Limited held at Mumbai on 04.11.2011 wherein a Trophy for the best performance was awarded to thecompany.
The Indian Council of Small & Medium Exporters (ICSME) has awarded Niryat Shiromani Puraskar to Shri N. K. Sureka,a director of the company and Gold Medal to the company for export performance on 23.03.2007.
The company participated in the “Haryana State Safety and Welfare Awards Scheme” in the year 2006 and the Directorateof Industrial Safety & Health, Labour Department, Haryana placed on record its appreciation of the management fortaking proactive steps by implementing safety, health and welfare schemes for the workers.
The Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC INDIA) awarded Silver Trophy to your Company as NationalAward for Export Excellence 2011-12 on 15th March,2013 in the presentation ceremony held in Mumbai.
Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Haryana conferred State Export Award 2013-14 to the Company on08.06.2015.
The company is continuously automizing and upgrading the manufacturing facility to meet the latest technologicaladvancement.
MUL has its in-house R&D facility and a fully equipped design studio that creates innovative and vibrant designs fortowels in line with prevailing international trends and forecasts. The studio is equipped with CAD system and is managedby well-known and talented designers. It is also fully capable of designing towels as per the buyer’s designs, material andcolour specifications.
The management of the company also keeps a tab on the international trends by attending various international fairs &conferences.
The company’s continued focus on R&D has resulted in several approvals of its products in developed markets andsignificant progress in its initiative.
MUL has a complete and integrated towel manufacturing facility which makes its products internationally compatible interms of quality and price. It also helps to reduce production lead time to a considerable extent.
It is now all set to carve a niche for itself in the competitive international market by exporting world class products.
Having consolidated its infrastructure and strengths, the company is planning to expand and grow its overseas market intimes to come. It plans to forge mutually rewarding business associations with its potential clients. For this purpose, ithas chalked out an ambitious plan. The management of the company is committed to provide its clients reliable andquality products at competitive prices and thus nurture enduring relationships with them.
The change in the international/local Govt. Policies do have its significant impact on the business of the company in theinternational as well as local markets, thus, effecting the volume of sales including the exports of the company.
Strength:
• Over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing LPG Cylinder, Valves and Pressure Regulators.
• Exporting in over 60 countries all over the globe.
• Easily availability of raw material, low cost labour and transportation
• Increasing demand in overseas LPG market
• Strong experienced management
• Encouraging export policies
• Customer loyaltyWeakness:
• Raw material Cost Intensive
• Work inefficiency
• Working capital
• Economic factors
• Political uncertaintiesOpportunities:
• Innovation
• New Market
• Huge Demand
• Growing Industry
• Geographic best locationThreats:
• International/regional competition
• Uncertainty of input cost
• Continuous govt. interference (Interest rate/Regulatory compliance )
• Slowdown in national/global economy/demand
The Company has a proper and adequate internal control system to ensure that all assets are safeguarded and protectedagainst loss from unauthorized use or disposition and those transactions reauthorized, recorded and reported correctly. Theinternal control is exercised through documented policies, guidelines and procedures. It is supplemented by an extensiveprogram of internal audits conducted by in house trained personnel. The audit observations and corrective action takenthereon are periodically reviewed by the audit committee to ensure effectiveness of the internal control system. Theinternal control is designed to ensure that the financial and other records are reliable for preparing financial statements andother data, and for maintaining accountability of persons.
The brief on Financial Performance of the Company is already provided in the Boards" Report of the Company.
At MUL, all key functions and divisions are independently responsible to monitor risk associated within their respectiveareas of operations such as production, finance, insurance, shipping, legal and other issues like health, safety andenvironment.
Cylinders and terry towel products are globally traded commodities and their prices are subjected to international marketforces of demand-supply and other factors that influence price volatility. With these two businesses presently accountingfor the major proportion of MUL’s revenues, changes in global price levels will have an impact on the company’sperformance.
Your company has identified the following risks with possible impact on the company and the mitigation plans of thecompany:
Key Risk
Impact on the Company
Mitigation Plans
Commodity Price/availability Risk
Risk of price fluctuation onthe basic raw- material likeHR Coils, CR Coils, MSBunk, Brass, Aluminum alloy,zinc-ingots, chemicals,Fabrics, grey yarn, Dye power
Adequate level of raw materialinventory has to be maintained at alltimes to ensure quick turnaround timefor orders received. Any volatility inthe prices or disruption in availabilityof raw material can impact the
etc.
profitability of the Company. However,MUL has strong relationships with theraw material suppliers and optimumlevel of raw material.
Uncertain global economic environment-slow growth in global economy
Impact on demand andrealization of Exports.
Company’s business is quite diversifiedthereby diversifying the risk as well.Company keeps on reviewing newbusiness opportunities.
Interest Rate-risk.
Any increase in interest ratecan affect the finance cost.
Dependence on debt is minimum andwe have sufficient funds with Banks tosettle the entire debt in case need arises.
Compliance risk.
Any default can attract penalprovisions.
By regularly monitoring and reviewingof changes in the regulatory frameworkand timely compliance thereof.
Competition Risk
Your company is alwaysexposed to competition Riskfrom Asian Countries like US,African Countries, Sri Lanka,China,Taiwan, and otherEuropean Countries. Theincrease in competition cancreate pressure on margins,market share etc.
By continuous efforts to enhance thebrand image of the Company byfocusing on R&D, quality, Cost, timelydelivery and customer service. Byintroducing new product rangecommensurate with demands yourcompany plan to mitigate the risks soinvolved.
As per global trend, all labour intensive manufacturing activities are being discontinued in the developed countries and arenow shifting to developing countries wherein India is most preferred destination specially of products like Cylinders &Towels. The company is in an advantageous position as far as products manufactured are concerned.
The company is taking all efforts to improve the quality and productivity to get more orders at competitive rates. Thecompany’s business is committed to achieve world benchmark quality besides expanding on new product offering fromnew clients. Further the business will continue to focus on improving its cost competitive position. These measures willensure the company maintaining its leadership position in the Indian/world market. Due to the own Manufacturing/processing plant the company is able to quote better rates and maintain safety of products high quality & productivity inthe finished goods manufactured. Barring unforeseen circumstances the company is confident of achieving better resultsin the current year. The key risks for the global economy include increased US Tariffs, US-China trade war, exit of Britainfrom European Union and the situation in the Middle East and Africa. The developing nations of Asia are expected toexperience a higher rate of growth next few years.
The current economic state, uncertainties on trade with US due to higher tariffs, uncertain international supply chains dueto war between Israel & Iran, between Russia & Ukraine and challenging retail environment, pose new threats tobusinesses across all sectors. Your Company is focused on “Survive, Revive, Revitalise and Thrive” strategy and isconstantly monitoring the factory level performance, driving sales through online channels and cost optimisation acrossall functions. Your Company is strategically positioned to harness the present challenges, given the strength of itsProducts. Brand, innovation capabilities.
Company’s HR philosophy is to establish and build a high performing organization, where each individual is motivated toperform to the fullest capacity, to bring about improvements from ideas originating from shop-floor to contribute todeveloping and achieving individual excellence and departmental objectives and continuously improve performance torealize the full potential of our personnel.
The Members of the Company at the 40th AGM held on 31th December, 2020, had approved the appointment of M/sNKSC & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 020076N ), Delhi, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold officefor a term of 5 (five) consecutive years from the conclusion of said AGM till the conclusion of the 45th AGM. They willcomplete their one consecutive term of five years as Statutory Auditors of the Company on conclusion of this 45th AGM.
In accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and in the best interestof the Company, the Board of Directors have considered and recommended the proposal of re-appointment of M/s. NKSC& Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN: 020076N), Delhi as Statutory Auditors of the Company for an another term of five(5) years i.e. from the conclusion of this AGM till the conclusion of 50th (Fiftieth) AGM. M/s. NKSC & Co., CharteredAccountants have provided their consent and confirmed that their re-appointment, if made, would be within the limitsspecified under section 141(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, asamended from time to time. M/s. NKSC & Co., Chartered Accountants has confirmed that they hold a valid certificateissued by the Peer Review Board of ICAI.
The Company has appointed M/s Jaiprakash & Co., Cost Accountants for conducting the audit of cost records of theCompany relating to LPG Cylinders, Regulators &Valves for the financial year 2024-25. Pursuant to Section 148 of theAct read with Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit &Auditors) Rule, 2014 ratification of the remuneration of Cost Auditorsis being sought from the Members of the Company at the ensuing AGM. Further, the Company has maintained all the costaccounts and records as required under the relevant laws.
The Board of Directors of the Company, in compliance with section 204 of the Act read with SEBI (Listing Obligations &Disclosures Requirements) Regulation, 2015, as amended, have appointed Ms. Jyoti Arya, Practicing Company Secretary(M. No.-A48050/ COP-17651) as the Secretarial Auditors to conduct secretarial audit of the Company for a term ofcontinuous Five years period i.e. for Financial years commencing 2025-26 upto 2029-30, subject to approval of theshareholders in the ensuing 45th AGM. The Secretarial Audit Report as per Section 204 of the Act for FY 2024-25 isplaced as annexure to this report.
No adverse comments have been made in the said report by the Practicing Company Secretary.
Pursuant to Clause (xiii) of sub-rule (5) of Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directorshereby confirms that the Company has complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 during the yearunder review. The Company has taken adequate measures to ensure a safe and supportive working environment forwomen employees in accordance with the aforesaid Act.
Information required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014,with respect to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings/outgo :
Measures taken, additional investments and impact on reduction of energy consumptionDisclosure of particulars with respect to Conservation of Energy.
-Company has replaced their entire Thyristor base SAW (submerged arc welding) and MIG (Metal inert gas) weldingmachines from their production with Inverter base machines which consume approximately 30% less input power. 47 nos.of 1000 Amps SAW and 40 Nos of 400 AMPS MIG welding sets have been replaced.
-VFD (variable frequency drive) employed with conveyor line and in other machines resulting in power saving.
-Rs. 66.87 lacs have been spent during 2013-14 on acquiring Solar Power Generating system with an object to reduce thelighting load and to further reduce the same company proposes to use LED lights.
Disclosure of particulars with respect to Technology Absorption
Following steps have been taken for enhancing productivity and quality improvements, resulting in enhanced safety andenvironmental protection measures and conservation of energy:-
• Our company has used latest inverter based technology in welding machines for improving quality andproductivity of LPG cylinders (welding machines have been imported from China& fully operational.)
• Flux recovery system has been employed in SAW welding for ensuring defect free radiographic quality welding.
• Powered belt conveyers designed and installed for assembly and quality control process removing manualmaterial movement & improving productivity.
• Electrical actuator operated blank lifting system(s) have been designed and installed in all the deep drawing pressfor mechanized loading and feeding of blanks & avoiding operator fatigue.
• Twin head SAW machines have started operating for welding both dish ends simultaneously for productivityimprovement.
• Processing in a machine; trimming and joggling operation together, will remove variation in dimension, improvequality and productivity.
• Manual loading and unloading being replaced in machines by pneumatic and electrical power equipments.
(C) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUT GO
a) Earning in Foreign Exchange F.O.B. Value of Exports
29,676.05
24922.62
b) C.I.F Value of Imports:
-Raw material/stock-in-trade-Capital goods/repairs
4197.55
1.35
2022.50
3.41
c) Commission
2646.88
2142.48
d) Others
129.33
94.26
Total
6975.11
4262.65
Details of significant changes in the Key Financial Ratios:
(A).
Ratios
Formulae
March 31,2025
March 31, %2024 Cha
a).
Current ratio (in times)
Current assets /Current liabilities
1.16
0.64
80.95
b).
Debt equity ratio (in times)
Total debt /Total equity
2.65
3.52
(24.74
c).
Debt service coverage ratio (in times)
Earnings available for debt services /(Repayment of borrowings Interest)
3.67
2.78
31.97
d).
Return on Equity Ratio (in %)
(Loss) after taxes /Total equity
35%
38%
(6.92)
e).
Return on Capital Employed Ratio (Pretax) (in %)
Earnings before interest & tax /Capital employed
15%
12%
23.1
f).
Net profit ratio (in %)
Net (loss) /
Revenue from operations
4%
5%
(10.82
g).
Inventory Turnover Ratio (in times)
Cost of Goods Sold /Average Inventory
2.41
2.61
(7.54)
h).
Trade Receivable Turnover Ratio (intimes)
Credit sales /Average trade receivables
36.47
33.27
9.61
i).
Trade payables turnover ratio (in times)
Credit purchases /Average trade payables
2.90
2.35
23.16
j).
Net capital Turnover Ratio (in times)
Revenue from operations /Average working capital
(13.17)
(2.81)
368.6
k).
Return on investment
Net Profit after sales *100 /Total Assets
0.045
0.038
18.48
i) Total debt includes non-current borrowings, current borrowings and interest accrued but not due on borrowings.
ii) Earnings available for debt services: Loss after tax Finance costs
(C) . Reasons for significant changes (25% or more)
i) Current ratio has improved due to reduction in current li ability on account of settlement of various borrowings as wellas receipt of advances for sale of land.
ii) Debt equity ratio has reduced due to increase in equity as share application money pending allotment.
iii) Debt service coverage ratio has improved as earning increased and repayment of many loans were done as on March :
iv) Return on equity ratio has improved on account of profits arising this year.
v) Net profit ratio has increased due to profits arising this year.
vi) Inventory Turnover Ratio has increased on account of increased purchases during the year.
vii) Trade receivables turnover ratio has improved on account of increase in revenue in the current financial year.
viii) Trade payables turnover ratio has increased in account of increased purchases during the year.
ix) Net capital turnover ratio has decreased due to increase in revenue in the current financial year. Average working creceivables as non-current.
ACCOUNTING TREATMENT
There has been no change in the accounting treatment for preparation of financial results, during the year under review.GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactionson these items during the year under review:
a) Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise;
b) Issue of shares (including sweat equity shares) to employees of the Company under any scheme save and except ESOS referredto in this Report;
c) Neither the Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the Company receive any remuneration or commission fromany of its subsidiaries;
d) During the year under review, neither any fraud of any kind on or by the Company has been noticed by the Board of Directorsof the Company nor reported by the Auditors of the Company. The Company has an internal financial control system,commensurate to the size of the business, in place.
Your Directors wish to express their gratitude to the Banks, Employees as well as Customers for their timely help insmooth functioning of your Company. Your Directors also extend their thanks to all the Shareholders of the Company fortheir trust and confidence in the Board of Directors of the Company.
ANAND JYOTI BUILDING, MAURIA UDYOG LIMITED
CIN:L51909WB1980PLC033010 N.K. SUREKA ATUL KUMAR
Place: Faridabad DIN:00054929 DIN: 00060233
Dated : September 03, 2025
All the recommendations of Audit Committee has been accepted by the Board of Directors during the reportableyear.