Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 5th Annual Report containing the Audited Financial Statementsof the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The financial performance of your company is stated hereunder:
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
FY 2025-26
FY 2024-25
Revenue from Operations
92,311.09
61,432.51
95,431.13
64,293.80
Profit before exceptional item, interest,depreciation and tax
5,707.96
3,495.09
5,863.56
4,008.20
Less : Interest, Depreciation and exceptionalitems
1,030.09
905.86
1,102.68
977.14
Profit before tax
4,677.87
2,589.23
4,760.88
3,031.06
Less : Provision for Taxation
Current Tax, Tax relating to previous years andDeferred Tax Liability/(Asset) (net)
1,211.07
777.88
1,238.73
813.06
Profit/(Loss) after tax after tax fromContinuing operations
3,466.80
2,111.35
3,522.15
2,218.00
Profit/(Loss) after tax from DiscontinuedOperation
0.00
(48.18)
14.87
Profit/(Loss) after tax from Continuingoperations and Discontinued Operation
3,473.97
2,232.87
Other Comprehensive Income (net of Tax)
(2.13)
(6.94)
(13.93)
(7.85)
Total Comprehensive Income for the year
3,464.67
2,104.41
3,460.04
2,252.02
2. STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS ANDBUSINESS REVIEW:
Jain Resource Recycling Limited (“JRRL”or “the Company”), the flagship entity of theChennai-based Jain Metal Group, representsover seven decades of evolution in India’s non¬ferrous metal recycling sector. Establishedin 1953 as a single rolling mill, the Companyhas transformed into an integrated recyclingenterprise with expertise across the non-ferrousmetals value chain.
The Company’s operations are focused onsustainable recycling and processing ofnon-ferrous metals, including lead, copper,aluminium, tin, and associated alloys, along withplastic recycling solutions. Its product portfoliocomprises lead and lead alloy ingots, includingthe LME-registered ‘JAIN 9997’ brand, cateringto diverse industries such as automotive,electronics, energy storage, electricals,infrastructure, and renewable energy.
JRRL operates integrated manufacturingfacilities at Gummidipoondi, Chennai,
supported by a global procurement network forsourcing recyclable materials. The Company’srecycling capabilities enable conversion ofscrap materials into high-quality value-addedproducts, contributing to resource conservationand the principles of the circular economy.
Building on its established recycling platform,the Company is further strengthening itspresence in the downstream metals segmentthrough expansion into higher-value products,including copper cathodes, wire rods, andbusbars. These initiatives are aimed atenhancing value addition, expanding theproduct portfolio, and strengthening long-termcustomer relationships.
The strategic location of the manufacturingfacilities at Gummidipoondi provides accessto key logistics infrastructure, includingports, highways, and industrial connectivity,supporting efficient movement of raw materialsand finished products.
Through its integrated recycling operations,global sourcing network, and focus on
sustainable manufacturing practices, Jain MetalGroup continues to strengthen its position inIndia’s non-ferrous metal recycling sector.
3. INDUSTRY SCENARIO - RECYCLING SECTORIN INDIA AND GLOBAL LANDSCAPE:
The global recycling industry continues togain importance with increasing focus onsustainability, circular economy, and efficientutilisation of natural resources. Recycling ofmetals such as lead, copper, aluminium, andother non-ferrous metals has become a keypart of industrial supply chains due to growingdemand from sectors such as automotive,electrical and electronics, renewable energy,infrastructure, and energy storage.
Globally, industries are increasingly adoptingrecycled materials to reduce dependence onprimary resources, lower environmental impact,and improve supply chain security. The demandfor recycled metals is expected to remain strongdue to growth in electrification, electric vehicles,renewable energy projects, and infrastructuredevelopment.
In India, the recycling sector is witnessingsteady growth driven by industrialisation,increasing metal consumption, and greaterfocus on sustainable resource management.The non-ferrous metal recycling industry playsan important role in supporting domestic metalrequirements by converting scrap materials intovalue-added products while contributing toresource conservation and reduction in carbonemissions.
The sector is also moving towards greaterformalisation, with increased emphasis onenvironmentally compliant recycling practices,advanced processing technologies, andorganised recycling facilities. Governmentinitiatives promoting circular economy practicesand responsible waste management are furthersupporting the development of the recyclingecosystem in India.
4. FINANACIAL PERFORMANCE:Standalone Financials
During the Financial Year under review yourCompany has recorded a Total Revenue of' 92,679.59 Million (Previous Year ' 61,836.91Million). The Profit before Finance Cost andDepreciation is ' 5,707.96 Million. Profit beforeTax is ' 4,677.87 Million. After Deferred Tax &Current Tax, the Profit after Tax is ' 3,466.80Million.
Consolidated Financials
For the Financial year ended March 31 2026,your Company has Consolidated financialswith its Indian Wholly owned Subsidiary - JainGreen Technologies Private Limited and IndianJoint Venture Jain CY Circular Solutions PrivateLimited and other foreign affiliate companies.
Your Company’s consolidated total revenuefor the Financial Year under review stood at' 95,714.84 Million as against ' 64,654.39 Millionin the previous financial year. The Profit beforeFinance Cost and Depreciation is ' 5,863.56Million. Profit before Tax is ' 4,760.88 Million. TheProfit after Tax is ' 3,473.97 Million.
5. SUBSIDIARY, JOINT VENTURE AND ASSOCIATECOMPANIES
The Company has one Wholly-OwnedSubsidiaries, namely Jain Green TechnologiesPrivate Limited and one Joint Venture CompanyJain CY Circular Solutions Private Limited.
In addition to the above, the Company hasfollowing foreign affiliate Companies:
Jain Ikon Global Ventures FZC(UAE)
Joint
Venture
Sun Minerals (Mannar) PrivateLimited (Sri Lanka)
Associate
A Statement containing Salient Features of theFinancial positions of the subsidiaries, associatecompanies, and joint ventures in Form - AOC - 1is annexed hereto as 'ANNEXURE - A'.
Business Review and Financial Performanceof the Indian Subsidiary & Associates:Jain Green Technologies Private Limited (JGT)
Jain Green Technologies Private Limited (JGT)was incorporated on January 24, 2022 and isa wholly owned subsidiary of Jain ResourceRecycling Limited. The Company is engagedin the recycling of aluminium and focuses onconverting aluminium scrap into value-addedrecycled aluminium products.
Located in Gummidipoondi, Chennai, JGTforms part of the Jain Metal Group’s integratedrecycling ecosystem and contributes towardssustainable resource utilisation by supportingthe circular economy. Through its recyclingoperations, the Company aims to promoteefficient recovery of aluminium resources,reduce dependence on primary raw materials,and support environmentally responsiblemanufacturing practices.
Jain Green Technologies Private Limited(JGT) recorded revenue of ' 3,776.67 Million inFY 2025-26, Prof it/(Loss) before tax was ' 149.55Million.
Jain CY Circular Solutions Private Limited(Jain CY)
Jain CY Circular Solutions Private Limitedwas incorporated on December 08, 2025 as asubsidiary of Jain Resource Recycling Limited.The Company has been established with a focuson circular economy initiatives and activitiesrelating to waste management, materialrecovery, and recycling solutions.
The Company is intended to complement theJain Metal Group’s sustainability-driven recyclingecosystem by strengthening capabilities inresource recovery and promoting efficientutilisation of recyclable materials. It aligns withthe Group’s broader objective of supportingsustainable practices and contributing towardsthe circular economy.
Jain CY Circular Solutions Private Limited (JainCY) recorded revenue of ' 239.30 Million inFY 2025- 26, Profft/(Loss) before tax was' (4,259.36) Lakhs
6. CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING:
There were no major corporate restructuringactivities undertaken during the financial year2025-26.
7. DIVIDEND:
The Company has adopted a dividend policywhich balances the objective of appropriatelyrewarding shareholders through dividends andretaining adequate funds to support futuregrowth and business requirements. Consideringthe financial performance of the Company forthe year under review its future growth plans,the Board of Directors has not recommendedany dividend for the financial year ended March31, 2026.
8. SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES:a) Authorised Share Capital
During the year under review, there is nochange in the Authorised Share Capital ofthe Company.
As on March 31, 2026, the Authorised ShareCapital of the company is ' 82,50,00,000/-comprising of 41,25,00,000 equity shares offace value ' 2/- each.
b) Issued, subscribed and paid-up sharecapital
The Paid up Equity Share Capital ofthe Company as on March 31, 2026 was' 69,01,71,628 consisting of 34,50,85,814Equity shares of Face value ' 2/- each fullypaid up as against ' 64,70,68,180 consistingof 32,35,34,090 Equity shares of Face value' 2/- each fully paid up on March 31, 2025.
Pursuant to the IPO, the Company madea fresh issue of 21551724 Equity shares offace value of ' 2/- each aggregating to' 4,31,03,448/-
The Company has not transferred anyamount to Reserves.
Reserves and Surplus stood at ' 14738.61Million as on March 31 2026 as against' 6443.17 Million as on March 31 2025.
9. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFER
During the Financial year 2025-26, the Companyundertook the Initial Public Offer ("IPO”) of 1,250crores comprising of 5,38,79,309 equity sharesof face value of ' 2 for cash at a price of ' 232per equity share (including a share premiumof ' 230 per equity share). The bidding of theIPO commenced on September 24, 2025and concluded on September 26, 2025. Theallotment of IPO was finalised on September 30,2025 and the equity shares of the Company gotlisted on BSE Limited (‘BSE’) and National StockExchange of India Limited (‘NSE’), hereinafterreferred to as ‘Stock Exchanges’, with effect fromOctober 01, 2025.
The Offer comprises a Fresh Issue (as definedin the Red Herring Prospectus) to the public of2,15,51,724 Equity Shares and an Offer for Sale byidentified Selling Shareholders to the public of3,23,27,585 Equity Shares. The issue was led byBook Running Lead Managers i.e. Dam CapitalAdvisors Limited, ICICI Securities Limited, MotilalOswal Investment Advisors Limited & PL CapitalMarkets Private Limited (collectively referredto as ‘BRLM’). The Board placed on record itsappreciation for the support provided by variousAuthorities, Stock Exchanges, BRLMs, LegalCounsels, Depositories, Consultants, Auditorsand Employees of the Company for making theIPO of the Company a success. We are gratifiedand humbled by the strong participation shownin the Company’s IPO by leading domestic andglobal institutional investors, NRIs, HNIs, retailinvestors and other market participants.
Listing of Securities on Stock Exchange
The Company received listing and tradingapprovals from the Stock Exchanges onSeptember 30 2025 and subsequently theequity shares were listed on Stock Exchanges onOctober 01 2025.
Proceeds from IPO
The details of proceeds raised through the IPOare set forth below:
Amount(In Million)
Gross Proceeds of the Fresh Issue
5,000.00
(Less) Net of Provisional IPO
263.57
Expenses
Net proceeds
4,736.43
Monitoring agency
As IPO of the Company includes fresh issue ofequity shares, the Company appointed CRISILRatings Limited as Monitoring Agency of theCompany which provides reports on quarterlybasis regarding utilisation of IPO proceeds andthe same is filed on the Stock Exchanges in atimely manner pursuant to the requirementsof Regulation 32(6) of Securities and ExchangeBoard of India (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 asamended (hereinafter referred to as the ListingRegulations).
The utilisation of funds raised through IPO as onMarch 31 2026 have been mentioned here:
Amount
Allocated
Utilised
Pre-payment orScheduled repaymentof a portion of certainoutstanding borrowingsavailed by our Company
3,750
General corporatepurposes
986.43
Net Proceeds
Issue Expenses
222.73
Gross Proceeds
4959.16
Deviation in Utilisation of IPO Proceeds
During the utilisation of IPO proceeds, an amountof ' 540.00 Million out of the amount earmarkedtowards General Corporate Purposes wasinadvertently utilised towards part repaymentof unsecured loan availed from the Promoter-Director of the Company. The said utilisationwas identified as a deviation from the objectsdisclosed in the Prospectus, which provided
that no part of the net proceeds shall be utilisedfor repayment of loans to promoters, promotergroup, directors, key managerial personnel,senior management or group companies.
The deviation occurred due to an inadvertenterror in routing of funds from the designatedIPO account under the General CorporatePurposes head. The utilisation was not madewith any intention to deviate from the objects ofthe Fresh Issue or to provide any undue benefitto the Promoter. Upon identification of thematter, corrective action was undertaken andthe amount paid to the Promoter was returnedto the Company as a loan, thereby restoring thefunds for business purposes.
The Company has reported the deviation in theutilisation of IPO proceeds to the MonitoringAgency and Stock Exchanges. The Boardof Directors has noted that the deviation istemporary in nature, does not result in anychange in the overall utilisation of IPO proceeds,has no material adverse impact on the financialposition or cash flows of the Company, and doesnot prejudice the interest of public shareholders.
The Company has initiated necessary correctivemeasures and has sought shareholders’ approvalfor ratification of the aforesaid variation/deviationin utilisation of IPO proceeds in accordance withapplicable provisions of the Companies Act,2013 and SEBI (Issue of Capital and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2018.
10. CREDIT RATINGS OF SECURITIES
During the year under review, there was nosituation for the Company to obtain the creditrating of securities.
11. NON-CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
There are no Non-Convertible Debenturesoutstanding as on March 31, 2026.
12. DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company hasnot accepted any public deposits falling withinthe ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act,2013 and the Rules framed thereunder. Therequisite return for FY 2024-25 with respect toamount(s) not considered as deposits has beenfiled.
13. CASH FLOW STATEMENT
In compliance with the provisions of Section 134of Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 34(2)
(c) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Cash flowstatement for the financial year ended March 31,2026 forms part of this Annual Report.
14. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES ORINVESTMENTS:
The Company has disclosed the particularsof the loans given, investments made orguarantees given or security provided duringthe year, as required under Section 186 of theCompanies Act, 2013, Regulation 34(3) andSchedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, inNotes forming part of the financial statements.
15. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS ORARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All the transactions between the Company andits related parties were reviewed and approvedby Audit Committee and are in accordancewith the Policy on Related Party Transactions,formulated and adopted by the Board ofDirectors. In compliance with the requirementsof the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI ListingRegulations, your Company has formulated aPolicy on Related Party Transactions, which isalso available on Company‘s website athttps://www.iainmetalgroup.com
The Policy intends to ensure that properreporting, approval and disclosure processesare in place for all transactions between theCompany and its Related Parties. All RelatedParty Transactions were placed before theAudit Committee for review and approval. Prioromnibus approval is obtained for Related PartyTransactions which are of repetitive nature and/or entered in the ordinary course of businessand are at arm‘s length basis.
Further, the Company has not entered intoany contracts/arrangements/transactions withrelated parties which are material in natureand not entered into any transaction that hasany potential conflict with the interest of theCompany. In view of the above, the requirementof giving particulars of contracts/arrangementsmade with related parties in Form AOC-2 is notapplicable for the year under review.
16. DISCLOSURE RELATING TO EQUITY SHARESWITH DIFFERENTIAL RIGHTS
The Company has not issued any equityshares with differential rights during the yearunder review and hence no information as perprovisions of Rule 4(4) of the Companies (ShareCapital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
17. DISCLOSURE RELATING TO SWEAT EQUITYSHARES
The Company has not issued any sweat equityshares during the year under review and henceno information as per provisions of Rule 8(13) ofthe Companies (Share Capital and Debenture)Rules, 2014 is furnished.
18. DISCLOSURE RELATING TO EMPLOYEE STOCKOPTION SCHEME AND EMPLOYEE STOCKPURCHASE SCHEME
During the year under review there were noinstances of grant, vest, exercise, or lapse/cancellation of employee stock option schemeunder the Employee Stock Option Scheme ofthe Company. Also, as at the beginning of theyear, there were no outstanding options granted.Hence, no disclosure in terms of Companies(Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014and SEBI (Employee Share Based EmployeeBenefits) Regulations 2014 are required.
19. DISCLOSURE IN RESPECT OF VOTING RIGHTSNOT DIRECTLY EXERCISED BY EMPLOYEES
There are no shares held by trustees for thebenefit of employees and hence no disclosureunder Rule 16(4) of the Companies (ShareCapital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 has beenfurnished.
20. E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Company is well ahead in terms ofe-waste management compliance directedby Government of India. The Company hasregistered and authorised collection, storage anddisposal centers in the required locations andhas complied with the statutory requirementsrelating to E-Waste Management.
21. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Company has designed and implementeda process-driven framework for InternalFinancial Controls ("IFC") within the meaningof the Explanation to Section 134(5)(e) of theCompanies Act, 2013. For the financial year endedMarch 31, 2026, the Board is of the opinion thatthe Company has adequate internal financialcontrols commensurate with the nature andsize of its business operations and that suchcontrols are operating effectively. No materialweakness was observed in the internal financialcontrols of the Company.
The Company has a system in place to monitorthe effectiveness of such controls, identify gaps,
if any, and implement new and/or improvedcontrols wherever required.
22. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
Adequate internal control systemscommensurate with the nature of theCompany’s business, size and complexityof its operations are in place and have beenoperating satisfactorily. Internal control systemscomprising of policies and procedures aredesigned to ensure reliability of financialreporting, timely feedback on achievement ofoperational and strategic goals, compliancewith policies, procedure, applicable laws andregulations.
Internal control systems are designed to ensurethat all assets and resources are acquiredeconomically, used efficiently and adequatelyprotected.
23. CHANGE IN DIRECTORS AND KEYMANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
Pursuant to the recommendation of theNomination and Remuneration Committee("NRC"), the Board of Directors, at its meetingheld on October 21, 2025, approved theappointment of Mr. Sanchit Jain (DIN: 08751991)as an Additional Director in the Executivecategory of the Company, for a term of one yearwith effect from October 21, 2025.
Subsequently, the appointment of Mr. SanchitJain as a Director in the Executive category wasregularised by the Members of the Company byway of an ordinary resolution passed throughpostal ballot on January 20, 2026.
Except as stated above, there was no changein the Board of Directors or the Key ManagerialPersonnel of the Company during the yearunder review.
Retirement by Rotation and Re-appointments
Based on the recommendation of the NRC,the Board of Directors, inter alia, approvedthe following, subject to the approval of theMembers:
Mr. Kamlesh Jain, Managing Director of theCompany, who retires by rotation at the ensuingAnnual General Meeting ("AGM") and, beingeligible for re-appointment, offers himself for re¬appointment.
Necessary resolution, seeking approval ofthe Members, in respect of the above re¬appointment has been included in the Noticeof the ensuing Annual General Meeting, and the
Board recommends the same for approval bythe Members with the requisite majority.
24. DECLARATIONS BY INDEPENDENTDIRECTORS
The Company has received declaration ofIndependence as stipulated under Section 149(7)of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation25(8) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, from theIndependent Directors confirming that theyare not disqualified from being appointed, re¬appointed or continuing as Independent Directorof the Company, as per the criteria laid down inSection 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, andRegulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Further, in terms of the provisions of Section 150of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies(Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,2014 as amended from time to time, all IndependentDirectors have confirmed that they have registeredthemselves with databank maintained by theIndian Institute of Corporate Affairs (‘IICA’) and haveundertaken the online proficiency self-assessmenttest conducted by the IICA.
25. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME:
The Company has in place a familiarisationprogramme for its Independent Directors. Theobjective of the programme is to familiariseIndependent Directors on our Board with thebusiness of the Company, industry in which theCompany operates, business model, challengesetc. through various programmes which includeinteraction with subject matter experts withinthe Company, meetings with our business leadsand functional heads on a regular basis.
The details of familiarisation programme duringthe Financial Year 2025-26 are available onthe website of the Company athttps://www.iainmetalgroup.com/.
26. DISCLOSURE RELATED TO BOARD,COMMITTEES AND POLICIES
Board Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Company met9 (Nine) times during the financial year endedMarch 31 2026. The meetings were held on June30, 2025, August 24, 2025, September 06, 2025,September 18, 2025 (02:30 pm), September 18,2025 (09:45 pm), September 26, 2025, October08, 2025, October 21, 2025 and February 09, 2026.
The gap between the Board meetings waswithin the maximum period prescribed under
the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 and as amended and notifiedfrom time to time.
Detailed statement of attendance of directorsat the Board Meetings and other meeting ofall Committees held during the financial yearended March 31, 2026 are given in the CorporateGovernance report which is forming part of thisAnnual Report.
Composition of Committees of the Board
The Company has duly constituted the AuditCommittee, Nomination and RemunerationCommittee, Stakeholders RelationshipCommittee, Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee, and Risk Management Committee,in accordance with the provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015. Details of the composition,number and dates of meetings of each of theaforesaid Committees held during the financialyear ended March 31, 2026, together with theattendance of the members thereat, form partof the Corporate Governance Report, which isannexed to and forms part of this Annual Report.
27. PASSING OF RESOLUTION BY CIRCULATION:
During the financial year, the Board of Directorsapproved various matters through circularresolutions passed on June 24, 2025, July 08,2025, July 18, 2025, August 21, 2025, November05, 2025, December 17, 2025, March 25, 2026, andMarch 26, 2026.
28. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
A Nomination and Remuneration Committee isin existence in accordance with the provisions ofsub-section (1) of Section 178 of the CompaniesAct, 2013. Kindly refer section on CorporateGovernance, for matters relating to constitution,meetings, functions of the Committee; andthe remuneration policy formulated by thisCommittee.
29. AUDIT COMMITTEE:
Pursuant to Section 177 (8) of Companies Act2013, the Company has constituted an AuditCommittee. The particulars of composition ofthe Audit Committee, meetings held during theyear and other particulars have been detailed inthe Corporate Governance Report forming partof this Annual Report.
30. DETAILS OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF AUDITCOMMITTEE WHICH WERE NOT ACCEPTEDBY THE BOARD ALONG WITH REASONS:
The Audit Committee generally makes certainrecommendations to the Board of Directors ofthe Company during their meetings held toconsider any financial results (Unaudited andAudited) and such other matters placed beforethe Audit Committee as per the provisionsof Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (ListingObligations and Disclosure Requirements)Regulations, 2015 from time to time. Duringthe year the Board of Directors has consideredall the recommendations made by the AuditCommittee and has accepted and carriedon the recommendations suggested by theCommittee to its satisfaction. Hence, there areno recommendations which were unacceptedby the Board of Directors of the Company duringthe year under review.
31. COMPANY’S POLICY ON DIRECTORS’APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION:
The Company has constituted a Nomination andRemuneration Committee in accordance withthe provisions of Section 178(1) of the CompaniesAct, 2013. The Committee has formulated apolicy on matters relating to the appointment ofDirectors, payment of managerial remuneration,criteria for determining qualifications, positiveattributes and independence of Directors, andother related matters as provided under Section178(3) of the Act.
Remuneration to Non-Executive/IndependentDirector
The Non-Executive/Independent Directormay receive remuneration by way of fees forattending meetings of Board or Committeethereof.
Provided that the amount of such fees shall notexceed the maximum amount as provided in theAct, per meeting of the Board or Committees orsuch amount as may be prescribed from time totime.
Managerial Remuneration
The remuneration paid to Executive Directorsis approved by the Board, subject to thesubsequent approval of the shareholders at theGeneral Meeting and such other authorities,as may be required. The remuneration isdecided after considering various factors suchas qualification, experience, performance,responsibilities shouldered, industry standardsas well as financial position of the Company.
32. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWERPOLICY:
The Company has implemented a robust vigilmechanism overseen by the Audit Committee.As part of this mechanism, the Chairperson ofthe Audit Committee has been appointed asthe Ombudsman responsible for overseeingthe vigil process. The policy outlines a formalframework for directors and employees to reportany genuine concerns or grievances related tounethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud,or violations of the Company’s Code of BusinessConduct and Ethics policy. The Company has alsoprovided direct access to the Chairperson of theAudit Committee on reporting issues concerningCompany. This Policy is amended from time totime to make it in line with the amendmentsto the SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 and SEBI(Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.The Policy is available on the Company’s Websiteathttps://www.jainmetalgroup.com/
33. FRAUD REPORTING:
During the year under review, no instancesof fraud were reported by the Auditors of theCompany against the Company by its officers oremployees as specified under section 143(12) ofthe Companies Act, 2013.
34. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Board of Directors of the Company hasput in place a Risk Management Policy whichaims at enhancing shareholders’ value andproviding an optimum risk-reward tradeoff.The risk management approach is based ona clear understanding of the variety of risksthat the organisation faces, disciplined riskmonitoring and measurement and continuousrisk assessment and mitigation measures.
35. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Nomination and Remuneration Committee(NRC) and the Board have set out how theannual performance evaluation of the Board,its Committees, individual Directors, andthe Chairman & Managing Director is to becarried out. As part of this process, a detailedquestionnaire to all Directors, covering areassuch as Board composition, effectiveness,functioning, availability of information, andquality of discussions. The questionnaire alsohas separate criteria for evaluating each Directorindividually. The Chairperson of the NRC thenreviews all the responses and feedback to arrive
at a fair assessment, and any areas needingimprovement are discussed and acted upon.
For the year under review, all Directorscompleted the questionnaire and gave theirfeedback on the performance of the Board,its Committees, individual Directors, and theChairman & Managing Director.
36. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134 (3) (c) read with Section134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directorsof your Company state as follows:
(a) that in the preparation of the AnnualAccounts, the applicable AccountingStandards have been followed along withproper explanation relating to materialdepartures;
(b) that the Directors have selected suchaccounting policies and applied themconsistently and made judgments andestimates that are reasonable and prudentso as to give a true and fair view of the stateof affairs of the Company at the end of thefinancial year, March 31 2026 and of theProfit of the Company for that period;
(c) that the Directors have taken proper andsufficient care for the maintenance ofadequate accounting records in accordancewith the provisions of the Companies Act,2013 for safeguarding the assets of theCompany and for preventing and detectingfraud and other irregularities;
(d) that the Directors have prepared theAnnual Accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) that the Directors have laid down internalfinancial controls to be followed by theCompany and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and were operatingeffectively;
(f) that the Directors have devised propersystems to ensure compliance with theprovisions of all applicable laws and thatsuch systems were adequate and operatingeffectively.
37. DISCLOSURE OF EMPLOYEES REMUNERATION:
The information in respect of remuneration ofemployees of the Company pursuant to Rules5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointmentand Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, isprovided in ‘Annexure B’ forming part of this
Board’s Report. In terms of and section 136(1) ofthe Companies Act, 2013 and the rules madethereunder, is excluded in the Report andAccounts being sent to the shareholders.
38. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGEEARNINGS AND OUTGO:
Information relating to energy conservation,technology absorption, foreign exchange earnedand spent and research and developmentactivities undertaken by the Company inaccordance with the provisions of Section134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read withCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are given in‘ANNEXURE - C’ to this Board’s Report.
39. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISREPORT:
A comprehensive discussion and analysis ofthe outlook of Industry and the financial andoperational performance and future outlookof the Company and its business has beenseparately furnished in the Annual Report andforms a part of the Annual Report.
40. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITYREPORTING:
In compliance with the Regulation 34(2)(f) ofthe SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015 read with SEBIcirculars issued from time to time, the BusinessResponsibility and Sustainability Reporting forthe financial year ended March 31, 2026 hasbeen separately furnished in the Annual Reportand forms a part of the Annual Report, annexedhereto as ‘ANNEXURE - D’.
41. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT:
The Company is committed to maintaining highstandards of corporate governance. Pursuantto Regulation 34 (3) read with Schedule Vof SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, Report onCorporate Governance along with the ComplianceCertificate confirming the compliance ofconditions of Corporate Governance given bythe Statutory Auditor of the Company is annexedhereto as ‘ANNEXURE - E’.
42. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
The Company has constituted Corporate SocialResponsibility Committee in accordance withthe Act and the Listing regulations. The briefoverview of the Corporate Social Responsibility
("CSR”) Policy of the Company, composition ofthe CSR Committee along with other details areprovided in ‘ANNEXURE - F’. of this Report.
The details are presented in the prescribedformat under the Companies (Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 as amendedfrom time to time.
The CSR policy is available on the Company’swebsitehttps://www.iainmetalgroup.com/
43. STATUTORY AUDITOR:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 ofthe Act read with the Companies (Audit andAuditors) Rules, 2014 (as amended from timeto time), M/s. MSKC & Associates LLP, CharteredAccountants, were appointed as the StatutoryAuditors of the Company by the Members atthe 3rd Annual General Meeting of the Companyheld on September 09, 2024 for a term of 5 (Five)years commencing from 3rd Annual GeneralMeeting till the conclusion of Annual GeneralMeeting of the Company to be held on 2029.
The Auditors have confirmed that they arenot disqualified to continue as Auditors andare eligible to hold office as Auditors of theCompany.
The Audit Committee reviews independenceand objectivity of the Auditors and effectivenessof the audit process.
The Statutory Auditor’s Report issued by M/sMSKC & Associates LLP for the year under reviewdoes not contain any qualification, reservations,adverse remarks or disclaimer. The Notes toAccounts referred to in the Auditors’ Report areself-explanatory, therefore, do not call for anyfurther clarifications under Section 134(3)(f) ofthe Act.
44. COST AUDITORS:
Pursuant to section 148 of the CompaniesAct 2013, the Board of Directors on therecommendation of Audit Committeeappointed Mr B. Venkateswar, Practicing CostAccountant (Firm Registration No. 100753 andMembership No. 27622) as the Cost Auditors ofthe Company for the Financial Year 2025-26 forconducting audit of the cost records maintainedby the Company relating to inorganic chemicalsand base metals.
The Board of Directors, on the recommendationof the Audit Committee has approved aremuneration of ' 35,000/- (Rupees Thirty FiveThousand Only) in addition to the applicable
taxes and out of pocket expenses. The requisiteresolution for ratification of remuneration ofCost Auditors by members of the Company hasbeen set out in the Notice of the 5th AGM.
The Cost Auditors have certified that theirappointment is within the limits of Section 141(3)
(g) of the Act and that they are not disqualifiedfrom appointment within the meaning of thesaid Act.
There are no observations (including anyqualifications, reservations, adverse remarks ordisclaimer) of the Cost Auditors in their Reportwhich call for any explanation/comment fromthe Board of Directors.
45. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS:
The Company is duly maintaining the costrecords as specified by the Central Governmentunder sub-section (1) of section 148 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, suchaccounts and records are made available for theCost Auditors of the Company for Audit purposes.
46. INTERNAL AUDIT:
Pursuant to Section 138 (1) of the Companies Act,2013, the Company had appointed M/s S KishoreKumar & Co., Chartered Accountants (FirmRegistration No. 006092S); and M/s RKVT andCo., Chartered Accountants (Firm RegistrationNo. 0007863S) as Joint Internal auditors of theCompany to conduct internal audit for theFinancial Year 2025 - 26. The Internal Auditor hassubmitted his reports to the Audit Committeeand Board of Directors of the Company,periodically.
47. SECRETARIAL AUDIT:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of theCompanies Act, 2013 read with the applicablerules made thereunder and Regulation 24A ofthe SEBI (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, as amendedfrom time to time, the Board of Directors, basedon the recommendation of the Audit Committee,had approved the appointment of M/s. VAK &Associates, Practicing Company Secretaries(Firm Registration No. P2025TN322600) as theSecretarial Auditors of the Company for a termof five (5) consecutive years commencing fromthe Financial Year 2025-26 till the Financial Year2029-30, subject to the approval of the membersof the Company.
The members of the Company approved thesaid appointment through Postal Ballot bypassing an Ordinary Resolution on January 20,
2026. Accordingly, M/s. VAK & Associates havebeen appointed as the Secretarial Auditorsof the Company for the aforesaid term. Theremuneration and other terms of appointmentshall be determined by the Board of Directors inconsultation with the Secretarial Auditors andas recommended by the Audit Committee.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year2025-26 contains the following observations. TheManagement's responses thereto are providedbelow:
1. Regulation 32 of the SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015
The Secretarial Auditor observed that theCompany had utilized INR 540 million fromthe amount earmarked under GeneralCorporate Purpose towards repayment ofan unsecured loan to the Promoter, whichwas not in line with the disclosures madein the Prospectus. Accordingly, a deviationwas observed under Regulation 32 of theSEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, arising dueto inadvertent routing of funds from thedesignated IPO account.
The Management clarifies that theutilization was inadvertent and temporaryin nature, without any intent to deviatefrom the stated objects of the issue. Theamount paid to the Promoter has sincebeen returned to the Company as a loanfor business purposes. The Company hasundertaken to ensure necessary disclosuresand compliance under the applicable SEBIregulations.
2. Regulation 23 of the SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015
The Secretarial Auditor observed thatthe Company had entered into relatedparty transactions with Mr. Kamlesh Jain,Chairman and Managing Director, relatingto loans taken, repayment of loans andinterest expense, without obtaining prior/omnibus approval of the Audit Committee.The transactions for the periods from01 April 2025 to 31 December 2025 andfrom 01 January 2026 to 31 March 2026were subsequently ratified by the AuditCommittee at its meetings held on 09February 2026 and 18 May 2026, respectively.
The Management clarifies that the non¬obtaining of prior/omnibus approval ofthe Audit Committee was an inadvertent
procedural lapse. The transactionswere subsequently ratified by the AuditCommittee at the aforesaid meetings. TheCompany has strengthened its internalcompliance processes to ensure priorapproval of all related party transactions inaccordance with the applicable regulatoryrequirements.
In pursuance of Section 204 of theCompanies Act, 2013, the Secretarial AuditReport of the Company, is annexed heretoas ‘ANNEXURE -G’.
48. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
Pursuant to Section 118 (10) of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the Company has complied withSecretarial Standards with respect to Generaland Board Meetings, prescribed by the Instituteof Company Secretaries of India.
49. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS:
The Company adheres to the AccountingStandards as applicable to it and there are nodeviations, in this respect.
50. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:
During the year under review, the focus of theR&D department was on increasing rangeand new product development in the MRImachine and towards Preventive HealthCare.Procurement cost optimisation effortscontinued in the year under review and will beaccelerated in the coming year.
51. ISO CERTIFICATION:
As part of its commitment towards operationalexcellence, sustainability, and responsiblerecycling practices, Jain Metals Group hasreceived several certifications and industryrecognitions in the field of lead recycling.These accreditations reflect the Group’sfocus on quality, environmental stewardship,occupational health and safety, and continuousimprovement. The key certifications andrecognitions include:
• ISO 9001:2015 - Certification for QualityManagement Systems, demonstratingadherence to robust quality standards andprocess excellence.
• ISO 14001:2015 - Certification for
Environmental Management Systems,recognising the Group’s commitment
towards sustainable operations andenvironmental responsibility.
• OHSAS 18001:2007 - Certification
for Occupational Health and SafetyManagement Systems, reflecting theGroup’s focus on maintaining safe andhealthy workplace practices.
• Industry-specific awards and recognitions- Various awards received for sustainabilityinitiatives, innovation, and contributions tothe recycling industry.
52. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTSAFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OFTHE COMPANY, BETWEEN THE END OF THEFINANCIAL YEAR AND THE DATE OF THEREPORT
There are no material changes andcommitments affecting the financial position ofthe Company between the end of the financialyear and date of this report.
53. DISCLOSURE OF ORDERS PASSED BYREGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNAL
No significant and material orders have beenpassed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunalwhich can have impact on the going concernstatus and the Company’s operations in future.
54. INSOLVENCY PROCEEDINGS PENDING, IF ANYUNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCYCODE 2016
During the year no application has been madeand there are no proceeding pending as perInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016.
55. TRANSFERS TO THE INVESTOR EDUCATIONAND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF):
During this year, no shares/Dividends amountswere liable to be transferred to the IEPFauthority.
56. SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS THROUGHELECTRONIC MEANS
Subject to the applicable provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013, and applicable law, alldocuments, including the Notice and AnnualReport shall be sent through electronictransmission in respect of members whoseemail IDs are registered in their demat accountor are otherwise provided by the members. Amember shall be entitled to request for physicalcopy of any such documents.
57. DISCLOSURE IN TERMS OF THE SEXUALHARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION ANDREDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has a policy on prevention ofsexual harassment at workplace in line withthe requirement of the Sexual Harassmentof Women at the Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. An InternalComplaints Committee ("ICC”) to redresscomplaints received regarding sexualharassment has been constituted in compliancewith the requirements of the Sexual Harassmentof Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibitionand Redressal) Act, 2013. The policy extends to allemployees (permanent, contractual, temporaryand trainees). Employees at all levels are beingsensitized about the Policy and the remediesavailable thereunder.
During the year under review
Number of complaints received in the year: Nil
Number of complaints disposed off during theyear: Not Applicable
Number of cases pending for more than 90days: Nil
Nature of Action taken by the employer orDistrict Officer: Nil
58. COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONSRELATING TO THE MATERNITY BENEFITS ACT,1961:
The Company is committed to providing asafe, inclusive, and supportive workplace for allits employees and recognises the importanceof compliance with applicable labour laws,including the provisions of the Maternity BenefitAct, 1961. The Company is in the process ofreviewing and strengthening its internal policiesand procedures to ensure alignment with theapplicable statutory requirements relating tomaternity benefits.
The Company shall take necessary steps toimplement the required measures and ensurecompliance with the applicable provisions ofthe Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, going forward.
59. CODE FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDERTRADING
The Company has complied and formulateda Code of Conduct for Prevention of InsiderTrading
Policy, which prohibits trading in shares ofthe Company by insiders while in possessionof unpublished price sensitive information inrelation to the Company is available on theCompany’s websitehttps://www.iainmetalgroup.com/
The objective of this Code is to protect theinterest of shareholders at large, to preventmisuse of any price sensitive information andto prevent any insider trading activity by wayof dealing in securities of the Company by itsDesignated Persons. The code is applicableto all directors, designated persons and theirimmediate relatives and connected personswho have access to unpublished price sensitiveinformation.
Further, the Company has maintained aStructural Digital Database (SDD) pursuantto Regulations 3(5) and (6) of Securities andExchange Board of India (Prohibition of InsiderTrading) Regulations, 2015.
60. COMPLIANCE WITH CODE OF CONDUCT
The Company has framed a Code of Conductfor the Board of Directors and Senior Managementperson nelofthe Company. Allthe Board of Directorsand Senior Management personnel have affirmedcompliance with the Code of conduct as on March31, 2026. The Code of Conduct is available on theCompany’s website.
As required under Regulation 34(3) andSchedule V (D) of SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, adeclaration from Mr Kamlesh Jain, Chairmanand Managing Director, to this effect is annexedto the Report on corporate governance whichforms part of this Annual Report.
61. DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY:
The objective of the Dividend DistributionPolicy is to ensure right balance between thequantum of dividend paid and amount ofprofits to be retained in the business for variouspurposes. Towards this objective, the followingkey parameters are considered for declarationof dividend:
(i) Internal Factors (Financial Parameters):
• Net Operating Profit after Tax;
• Working Capital Requirements;
• Capital Expenditure Requirements;
• Cash required to meet contingencies;
• Outstanding Borrowings; and
• Past Dividend Trends.
(ii) External factors:
• Statutory requirements under
applicable law for the time being inforce; and
• Dividend Payout Ratios of companiesin the same Industry.
The Dividend Distribution policy is availableon the website of the Company at https://iainmetalgroup.com. under the section
‘Investors’.
62. OTHER DISCLOSURES
Other disclosure as per provisions of Section 134of the Companies Act. 2013 read with Companies(Accounts) Rules.2014 are furnished as under:
Annual Return
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(a)of the Companies Act. 2013. the Annual Returnfor the financial year ended March 31. 2026 isavailable on the website of the Company at
https://iainmetalgroup.com. under the section‘Investors’.
Details of difference between amount ofthe valuation done at the time of one timesettlement and the valuation done whiletaking loan from the banks or financialinstitutions along with the reasons thereofDuring the financial year under review. therewere no instances of one-time settlement withany bank or financial institution.
63. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT :
Your Directors take this opportunity to thankthe employees. customers. suppliers. bankers.business partners/associates. financialinstitutions and various regulatory authoritiesfor their consistent support/encouragement tothe Company.
Your Directors would also like to thank theMembers for reposing their confidence andfaith in the Company and its Management.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARDKAMLESH JAIN
Place : Chennai CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Date : August 03, 2026 DIN: 01447952