To
The Members
Raghav Productivity Enhancers Limited
We are delighted to present on behalf of Board of Directors, the 16th
Annual Report of Raghav Productivity Enhancers Limited (the company or Raghav)
along with Audited Financial Statement for the financial year ended March
31, 2025.
To support Green initiative', the Abridged Integrated Annual Report
has been sent to the Members whose e-mail ids are not registered with the Company
/ Depositories.
The consolidated performance of the Company and its subsidiaries has been
referred to wherever required.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS |
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(Rs. In Lakhs except EPS) |
Particulars |
Standalone |
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Consolidated |
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31/03/2025 |
31/03/2024 |
31/03/2025 |
31/03/2024 |
Revenue from operations |
11537.75 |
11875.46 |
19964.79 |
13276.57 |
Other Income |
246.73 |
84.89 |
131.69 |
37.50 |
Total Income |
11784.48 |
11960.35 |
20096.48 |
13314.07 |
Finance Costs |
11.75 |
16.34 |
87.36 |
67.27 |
Depreciation and amortization expenses |
265.37 |
269.15 |
645.32 |
496.85 |
Total Other Expenses |
4911.07 |
4187.12 |
8339.80 |
4909.28 |
Pro_t/(Loss) Before Tax |
2883.39 |
3391.61 |
4770.80 |
3478.98 |
Less: Tax Expenses |
743.95 |
866.97 |
1073.46 |
881.98 |
Net Pro_t/ (Loss) After Tax |
2139.44 |
2524.64 |
3697.35 |
2597.00 |
Earnings per share (Basic) |
4.66 |
5.50 |
8.05 |
5.66 |
Earnings per share (Diluted) |
4.66 |
5.50 |
8.05 |
5.66 |
2. R ESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND STATE OF COMPANY'S
During the year under review, your Company has achieved consolidated revenue from
operations of Rs. 19964.79 Lakhs and an Operational Profit (PBT) of Rs. 4770.80 Lakhs.
After deduction all expenses, the company has earned Net Profit after Tax from
operations of Rs. 3697.35 Lakhs
Company has Installed Vertical Shaft Impact (VSI) Machine and
Ball Mill machines which are intended to serve as standby units to the existing
machinery, considering the age of the plant and its prolonged operational use. The
installed production capacity of the plant is unchanged at 1,44,000 metric Tonnes per
annum (MTPA).
Raghav Productivity Solutions Private Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of Company has
installed a third Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC) line for manufacturing of ramming mass. Based on technical trials and
performance assessment, the new PLC line is expected to contribute an additional 90,000
Metric Tonnes per annum. Consequently, as indicated by one month of technical trials post
installation of the third PLC machine, the total installed capacity of the plant is
expected to increase to 2,70,000 Metric Tonnes per annum.
Company is having good sales visibility due to setting up of the new technology and the
Board of Directors are hopeful to reap more profits in the coming years as well.
On 17th May, 2024 Board of Directors has approved the NSE listing of 22,95,2600 equity
shares of the Company, the company got listed on National Stock Exchange Limited w.e.f 8th
August, 2024.
Further As on 31st December, 2024 Average Market Capitalization of Company in Stock
Exchange's, your Company comes in Top 1000 Listed Companies of India.
3. DIVIDEND
Your Company has always endeavored to retain a balance by providing an appropriate
return to the Shareholders while simultaneously retaining a reasonable portion of the
profit to maintain healthy financial leverage with a view to support and fund the future
expansion plans.
The Board of Directors recommended a dividend of Rs. 1.00/-per fully paid up Equity
Share (previous year Rs. 1.00/-) of face value of Rs. 10/- each for the financial year
ended March 31, 2025. The total Dividend outgo amounts to Rs. 4.59 Crores/- (previous year
2023-24 Rs. 2.06 Crore).
In terms of Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 (the Listing Regulations), the
Dividend Distribution Policy duly approved by the Board is available on the website of
the Company and can be accessed at https://
tiimg.tistatic.com/fm/1116159/dividend-distribution-policy.pdf.
The Board has recommended dividend based on the parameters laid down in the Dividend
Distribution Policy and dividend will be paid out of the profits for the year.
4. AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED TO RESERVES
Your Board doesn't propose to transfer any amount to General
Reserve in terms of Section 134(3)(j) of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act)
for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025. Further, the Balance specified in the
individual head is detailed as below:
(Rs. In Lakhs)
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Reserve Head |
Opening Balance |
Addition |
Deduction |
Closing Balance |
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Securities |
3237.41 |
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2295.26 |
942.15 |
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Premium |
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2. |
Surplus/ Profit |
10338.28 |
2146.97 |
206.57 |
12278.68 |
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5. CH ANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year
2024-2025.
6. INFORMATION ABOUT SUBSIDIARIES/ ASSOCIATES COMPANY/ JOINT VENTURES
Name of Company |
CIN |
Type |
Raghav |
U26990RJ2020PTC072716 |
Wholly owned |
Productivity |
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Subsidiary |
Solutions |
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Private Limited |
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R aghav Productivity Solutions Private Limited is wholly
Subsidiary of the company and engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of
Ramming Mass. During the year Company has a net profit of Rs. 1562.90 Lakhs and no such
major activity has been done. There has been no material change in the nature of the
business of the subsidiary.
Further considering Financial Results approved by Board of Raghav on 30th April, 2025,
Raghav Productivity Solutions Private Limited became a material Subsidiary of Raghav
Productivity Enhancers
Limited w.e.f 1st April, 2025
Pursuant to the provisions of section 129(3) of the Act, the Company has prepared
Consolidated Financial Statements which forms part of this Annual Report. A separate
statement providing details of performance and salient features of the financial
statements of the Company's Subsidiary in prescribed Form AOC-1 is annexed as
Annexure-1' to this report.
The Audited Financial Statements including the consolidated financial statements of the
Company and all other documents required to be attached thereto is available on the
Company's website and can be accessed at i.e. www.rammingmass. com The financial
statements of the subsidiary, as required are available on the Company's website and can
be accessed at i.e. www.rammingmass.com. These documents will also be available for
inspection on all working days, during business hours, at the Registered Office of the
Company.
F urther, there was no Company which has ceased to be Company's
Subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associate Company during the financial year ended on March
31, 2025.
7. CHANGES IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE
As on 31st March, 2024, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company stood at Rs.
23,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Three Crores Only), while the Paid-up Share Capital was Rs.
22,95,26,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Two Crores Ninety-Five Lakhs Twenty-Six Thousand Only).
During the year under review, the following changes were made:
Increase in Authorised Share Capital:
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 18th October, 2024, recommended an
increase in the Authorised Share Capital of the
Company from Rs. 23,00,00,000/- to Rs. 50,00,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty Crores Only),
divided into 5,00,00,000 (Five Crore) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each.
The said increase was approved by the shareholders through Postal Ballot on
21st November, 2024. Accordingly, the Authorised Share Capital of the Company now
stands at Rs. 50,00,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty Crores Only).
Issue of Bonus Shares:
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 18th October, 2024, also recommended the
issue of 2,29,52,600 Bonus Equity Shares in the ratio of 1:1 (i.e., one bonus equity share
for every one existing equity share held), at a face value of Rs. 10/- each. The issuance
of bonus shares was approved by the shareholders through Postal
Ballot on 21st November, 2024, and the shares were duly allotted on 2nd December, 2024.
All statutory proceedings and compliances related to the issuance of bonus shares were
completed within the timelines prescribed under applicable laws.
Consequent to the allotment of bonus shares, the Paid-up Equity
Share Capital of the Company increased to Rs. 45,90,52,000/- (Rupees Forty-Five Crores
Ninety Lakhs Fifty-Two Thousand Only), divided into 4,59,05,200 (Four Crores Fifty-Nine
Lakhs Five Thousand Two Hundred) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
8. EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return as
on March 31, 2025 is available on the Company's website and can be accessed at
www.rammingmass.com
9. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
As on 30th April, 2025, Board of Directors in their meeting held on 30th April, 2025
made allotment of 6760 equity shares @ face value of Rs. 10/- each and premium of Rs.
297.36/- shares to specific list of employees under ESOP Scheme 2018 which increase the
paid up capital of Company to Rs. 45, 911,9600 (Forty five crore ninety one lakh nineteen
thousand comprising of Rs. 45911960 shares @face value of Rs. 10/- each.
Further other than above there are no material changes and commitments affecting the
financial position of the Company have occurred between the end of the financial year of
the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report.
10. M ATERIAL ORDERS
In pursuance to Rule 8(5)(vii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, no significant
regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's
operations in future.
11. CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
At Raghav, sustainability constitutes a fundamental component of the Company's core
values and operational philosophy. It is integrated into decision-making processes,
governance standards, and business conduct across all levels of the organisation. The
Company applies Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles throughout its
operations and value chain, with the objective of fostering sustainable, inclusive, and
equitable outcomes.
This ESG commitment is operationalised through defined, measurable initiatives that
support environmental responsibility, promote workforce well-being and inclusion,
strengthen community partnerships, and generate long-term value for stakeholders.
The approach is designed to address current priorities while maintaining a long-term
perspective on resource stewardship and intergenerational equity.
Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives,
Raghav engages with local communities and non-governmental organisations to deliver
targeted interventions in the areas of education, empowerment, environment, and
healthcare.
These efforts are structured to improve quality of life and build resilience among
marginalised populations.
The Company endeavours to exceed statutory requirements and benchmark itself against
recognised sustainability practices.
Its ESG disclosures align with national and international frameworks, including the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the National Guidelines on
Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC).
Our progress across various dimensions of corporate sustainability has contributed to
its recognition in the ESG domain. Details of such recognitions and initiatives are
provided in the Company's sustainability reports. This is Raghav's first time reporting
under the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR), and we are proud to
include it as part of our annual report. The Company remains committed to upholding the
principles of transparency, ethical conduct and continuous improvement in all aspects of
its sustainability agenda.
12. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
Pursuant to the provisions of section 186 of the Act and Schedule V of the Listing
Regulations, the company has made investment in its wholly owned subsidiary details of
which are provided in the financial statements. Further, there are no loans granted,
guarantees given or issued or securities provided by your Company in terms of section 186
of the Act, read with the rules issued there under.
13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, all transactions with the Related
Parties as defined with rules framed there-under and Regulation 23 of the Listing
Regulations were in the ordinary course of business' and at arm's length'
basis. Considering Financial Statement of Financial ormaterialorderswere passedby the Year
2024-25, Raghav Productivity Solutions Private Limited, wholly owned Subsidiary of your
Company has become a Material
Subsidiary' definedunder Regulation 16(1)(c) of the Listing as Regulations w.e.f 1st
April, 2025
During the year under review, the Company did not enter into any Related Party
Transactions which require prior approval of the
Members. All Related Party Transactions of your Company had prior approval of the Audit
Committee and the Board of Directors, as required under the Listing Regulations.
Subsequently, the
Audit Committee and the Board have reviewed the Related Party
Transactions on a periodic basis. During the year under review, there has been no
materially significant having potential conflict with the interest of the Company except
with the wholly owned subsidiary.
Further As per SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and Companies Act, 2013 transactions
entered into between a holding company and its wholly owned subsidiary is exempted from
any type of approvals whether by Board or shareholders.
There are no particulars of material contracts or arrangements with related parties
referred in section 188(1) of the Act. Necessary disclosures required under the AS-18 have
been made in Note No. 33 of the Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended March
31, 2025.
Your Company has formulated a Policy on materiality of Related Party Transactions and
the said Policy has been uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed at
www.rammingmass.com. Further, your Company has an internal mechanism for the purpose of
identification and monitoring of Related Party Transactions.
14. Employee Stock Option Scheme
During the year, your Company had Raghav Productivity Enhancers
Limited Employee Stock Option Scheme 2018 (RPEL ESOP Scheme 2018) The ESOP Schemes are
in compliance with the Act and SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021 and the disclosures relating to the ESOP Schemes as required under the
abovementioned SEBI Regulations is mentioned below:
DISCLOSURES WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEMES OF THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO
REGULATION 14 OF THE SEBI (SHARE BASED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND SWEAT EQUITY) REGULATIONS,
2021 AS ON MARCH 31, 2025
During FY25, the Company had only one Employee Stock Option Scheme:
1. Raghav Productivity Enhancers Limited Employees Stock Option Scheme
2018 (RPEL ESOP Scheme 2018') under review there has been no During the
financial material change in the Employee Stock Option Schemes (ESOP Schemes') of
the Company and the same are in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules
thereunder and the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021
and other SEBI
Regulations, if any. under section 188 the Act read
Disclosures required under Regulation 14 of SEBI (Share Based Employee Bene_ts and
Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, are as under:
A. Relevant disclosures in terms of accounting standards prescribed by the Central
Government in terms of section
133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) including the 'Guidance note on accounting
for employee share-based payments' issued in that regard from time to time.
For details, shareholders may refer to the audited financial statement which forms part
of the Integrated Annual
Report FY2024-25.
B. Diluted EPS on issue of shares pursuant to all the schemes covered under the
regulations shall be disclosed in accordance with 'Indian Accounting Standard 33 -
Earnings Per Share' issued by Central Government or any other relevant accounting
standards as issued from time to time.
Diluted EPS as per Standalone financial statement for ESOP
Schemes for the year ended March 31, 2025 is: INR 8.05
C. Details related to RPEL ESOP Scheme 2018
I. Description including the general terms and conditions of RPEL ESOP Scheme 2018 is
as follows:
Particulars |
ESOP Scheme 2015 |
Date of shareholders' approval |
1st May, 2018 |
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3rd April, 2024 |
Total number of options |
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16,08,208 |
approved under ESOP scheme |
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Vesting requirements |
Vesting will commence one |
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the rate as stated in grant letter |
Exercise price or pricing |
The exercise price per Option |
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value of one equity share and |
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shall not exceed fair market |
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price of the equity share of |
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grant of Option, which may |
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& Remuneration Committee/ |
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Board. |
Maximum term of options |
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secondary or combination) |
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Variation in terms of options |
The route of administration |
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Direct route'. |
i. Method used to account for ESOP (Intrinsic or fair value): Fair Value
ii. Where the company opts for expensing of the options using the intrinsic value of
the options, the difference between the employee compensation cost so computed and the
employee compensation cost that shall have been recognized if it had used the fair value
of the options shall be disclosed. The impact of this difference on profits and on EPS of
the company shall also be disclosed: Not Applicable
II. Option movement during FY25:
Particulars |
ESOP Scheme - 2018 |
Number of options outstanding at the |
77000 |
beginning of the period i.e. April 1, 2024 |
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Number of options granted during the |
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year* |
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Number of options Cancelled/forfeited/ |
9400 |
lapsed during the year |
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Number of options vested during the year |
- |
Number of options exercised during the |
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year |
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Number of shares arising as a result of |
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exercise of options |
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Money realized by exercise of options, if |
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scheme is implemented directly by the |
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Company (INR) |
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Loan repaid by the Trust during the year |
N.A. |
from exercise price received |
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Number of options outstanding at the end |
67600 |
of the year i.e. March 31, 2025 |
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Number of options exercisable at the end |
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of the year i.e. March 31, 2025 |
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III. Weighted-average exercise prices and weighted-average fair values of options shall
be disclosed separately for options whose exercise price either equals or exceeds or is
less than the market price of the stock: Not Applicable
IV. Employee wise details (name of employee, designation, number of options granted
during the year, exercise price) of options granted to Not Applicable
a. Senior managerial personnel as defined under Regulation 16(d) of the Securities and
Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015: Nil
b. Any other employee who receives a grant in any one year of option amounting to 5% or
more of option granted during that year: Nil
c. Identified employees who were granted option, during any one year, equal to or
exceeding 1% of the issued capital (excluding outstanding warrants and conversions) of the
company at the time of grant: Nil
V. A description of the method and significant used during the year to estimate the
fair value of options including the following information: Not Applicable
The certificate of Secretarial Auditor confirming compliance of the ESOP Schemes with
the Act and abovementioned SEBI
Regulations is given in Annexure 2' to this Report.
15. CREDIT RATINGS
During the financial year 2024-2025, on the basis of recent development including
operational and financial performance of the Company, Credit Rating Agency- CRISIL has
assigned stable rating as follows:
Facilities |
Ratings |
Long Term Bank Facilities |
CRISIL A-/Stable |
F urther, the company has been regular in making principal interest repayments to the
Banks and financial institutions.
16. BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The details of Board and Committee meetings held during the financial year ended on
March 31, 2025 and the attendance of the
Directors are set out in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this
report.
The frequency of Board Meetings and quorum at such meetings were in accordance with the
Act, the Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standards-1 on Meetings of the Board of
Directors issued by ICSI. The intervening gap between any two meetings was within the
period prescribed by the Act and the Listing Regulations.
17. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Board plays crucial role in overseeing how the management serves the short and long
term interests of shareholders and other stakeholders. This belief is reflected in our
governance practices, under which we strive to maintain an effective, informed and
independent Board of Directors and keep our governance practices under continuous review.
As on March 31, 2025, the total Board strength comprises of 8 Directors out of which 2
Directors are Executive - Non Independent Directors, 1 Director is Non-Executive - Non
Independent Directors and 5 are Non-Executive - Independent Directors. All Independent
Directors of the company as on the date of this report have also registered on
Independent Directors in Database of IICA for
Independent Directors.
The Company's Board Members are from diverse backgrounds with skills and experience in
critical areas like Marketing, Finance
& Taxation, Economics, Law, Governance etc. Further, all
Independent Directors are persons of eminence and bring a wide range of expertise and
experience to the board thereby ensuring the best interests of stakeholders and the
Company. They take active part at the Board and Committee Meetings by providing valuable
guidance to the management on various aspects of Business,
Policy Direction, Compliance etc. and play critical role on issues, which enhances the
transparency and add value in the decision making process of the Board of Directors. The
composition of the
Board also complies with the provisions of the Act and Regulation
17(1) of Listing Regulations. The Board reviews its strength and composition from time
to time to ensure that it remains aligned with the statutory, as well as business
requirements.
During the year under review, the following changes occurred in the Board of Directors:
A) Retire By Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Articles of Association of the Company,
read with Section 152 of the Act, Mr. Sanjay Kabra, Whole-Time Director of the company,
whose office is liable to retire at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, being eligible,
seeks reappointment.
Based on performance evaluation and the recommendation of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, the Board recommends his reappointment.
and Necessary resolutions for the appointment/ re- appointment of aforesaid Directors,
wherever applicable, have been incorporated in the notice convening the ensuing AGM.
As required under the listing regulations and Secretarial Standards on General Meetings
issued by ICSI, the relevant details of Directors retiring by rotation and/or seeking
appointment/re-appointment at the ensuing AGM are furnished as Annexure A' to the
notice of AGM.
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified/ debarred as per the applicable
provisions of the Act and the
Securities and Exchange Board of India.
18. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
Six (6) meetings of the Board were held during the year. For details of meetings of the
Board, please refer to the Corporate Governance
Report, which is a part of this report.
19. COMMITTEES OF BOARD |
The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted the following
Committees: |
a) Audit Committee |
b) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee |
c) Nomination and Remuneration Committee |
d) Stakeholders Relationship Committee |
e) Bank & Credit Committee |
f) Risk Management Committee |
The Committees' composition, charters and meetings held during the year
and attendance thereat, are given in the Report on Corporate Governance forming part of
this Annual Report.
20. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Pursuant to the provisions of section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the
Listing Regulations, all Independent
Directors of the Company have given declaration that they meet the criteria of
independence.
It is to be further noted that and per the provisions of Rule 6 of the Companies
(Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014 all five registered their name
as Independent Directors in Database of IICA and Mr. Govind Saboo and Mrs. Rajni Sekhri
Sibal has passed the online proficiency Mr. Amar Lal Daultani and Mr. Hemant Nerurkar
Madhusudan are exempted to clear the said online proficiency
The terms & conditions for the appointment of Independent Directors are given on
the website of the Company' website and can be accessed at i.e. www.rammingmass.com
Further, in terms of Regulation 25(8) of the Listing Regulations, the Independent
Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which
exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to
discharge their duties. The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have
complied with the Company's code of conduct prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act.
21. FAMILIARIZATIONPROGRAMMEFORINDEPENDENTDIRECTORS
In compliance with the requirements of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the Company
has put in place a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors with regard to
their roles, rights and responsibilities in the Company and provides details regarding the
nature of the industry in which the Company operates the business models of the Company
etc. which aims to provide insight to the Independent Directors to understand the business
of the Company. Upon induction, the Independent Directors are familiarized with their
roles, rights and responsibilities.
The details of the familiarization program for Independent Directors are available on
the Company's website and can be accessed at www.rammingmass.com
22. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION
The Board of Directors has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance,
board committees, and individual directors pursuant to the provisions of the Act and
Listing Regulations.
The performance evaluation of the Board was based on criteria such as composition and
role of the Board, Board communication and relationships, functioning of Board Committees
of Board processes, manner of conducting the meetings, review of performance of Executive
Directors, value addition of the Board members and corporate governance, succession
planning, strategic planning, etc.
The performance of the committees was evaluated by the Board after seeking inputs from
the committee members on the basis of criteria such as the composition of committees,
effectiveness of committee meetings, etc.
The above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by
the Securities and Exchange Board of India on January 5, 2017. In a separate meeting of
independent directors, performance of non-independent directors, the Board as a whole and
Chairman of the Company was evaluated, taking into account the views of executive
directors and non-executive directors.
The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of
individual directors on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual
director to the board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issues to be
discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
At the board meeting that followed the meeting of the independent directors and meeting
of Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, the performance of the Board, its Committees, and individual directors was
also discussed. Performance evaluation of independent directors was done by the entire
Board, excluding the independent director being evaluated.
The Board founded the evaluation satisfactory and no observations were raised during
the said evaluation in current year as well as in previous year
23. AUDITOR AND REPORT THEREON
Statutory Auditor
M/s. A. Bafna & Co., Chartered Accountants, Jaipur (Firm Registration Number:
03185C) were appointed as Statutory
Auditors of the Company, at the Annual General Meeting held on
June 25, 2021 for a period of five years from the conclusion of 12th Annual General
Meeting till the conclusion of 17th Annual General Meeting to be held in year 2026.
In this regard and rules made there-under, the Company has received certificate from
the in accordance with provisions of Section 141 of the Act.
M/s. A. Bafna & Co., Chartered Accountants, have submitted their
Report on the Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial
Year 2024-25, which forms part of the Annual Report 2024-25.
There are no observations (including any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or
disclaimer) of the Auditors in their Audit Reports that may call for any explanation from
the Directors.
As per sub section 12 of section 143 of the Act during the financial year no fraud was
reported by the Auditor of the Company in their Audit Report.
Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made
thereunder, The Board of Directors has appointed
M/s. ARMS & Associates LLP, Company Secretaries as Secretarial
Auditors to conduct the secretarial audit of the Company for the financial year
2024-25.
Accordingly, they have conducted Secretarial Audit for the Financial
Year 2024-25 and Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 is enclosed herewith as
Annexure 3'. Pursuant to provisions of Regulation 24A of Listing Regulations, the
Secretarial Auditors have also issued Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the
F.Y. 2024-25. Both the reports do not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse
remark.
Further, in terms of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure
Requirements) (Third Amendment) Regulation, 2024, the Board on recommendation of Audit
Committee has recommended appointment of M/s ARMS & Associates LLP, Company
Secretaries as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive
financial years commencing from April 1, 2025 till March 31, 2029. A resolution seeking
shareholders' approval for the appointment of
M/s ARMS & Associates LLP, Company Secretaries as Secretarial Auditors has been
included in the notice of the ensuing Annual
General Meeting of the Company.
Internal Auditor
In accordance with the provisions of section 138 of the Act and rules made thereunder,
the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed M/s Birla Gupta & Co., Chartered
Accountants,
Jaipur (FRN: 020802C) as Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year
2024-2025.
The Internal Audit Report was received yearly by the Company and the same were reviewed
and approved by the Audit Committee and
Board of Directors. The yearly Internal Audit Report received for the financial Year
2024-2025 is free from any qualification, further notes on accounts are self-explanatory
and the observations were looked into by the management.
During the financial year 2024-2025, no fraud was reported by the Internal Auditor of
the Company in their Audit Report.
M/s Birla Gupta & Co., Chartered Accountants, Jaipur have been re-appointed by the
Board, to conduct the Internal Audit of the
Company for the financial year 2025-2026.
24. INSIDER TRADING PREVENTION CODE
Pursuant to the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition
of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 and amendments thereto, the Company has adopted an
Internal Code of Conduct for Regulating, Monitoring and Reporting of Trades by
Designated Persons' (the Code).
The Code is applicable to Promoters, Member of Promoter's Group, all Directors and such
Designated Employees and other connected persons who are expected to have access to
unpublished price sensitive information relating to the Company. The Company Secretary is
the Compliance Officer to regulate, monitor and report trading adherence to the PIT
Regulations. The same is available on the website of the Company at www.rammingmass.com
25. VIGIL MECHANISM/ WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Pursuant to the Section 177(9) of the Act and Regulation 22 of the SEBI Listing
Regulations and SEBI (Prohibition of Insider
Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended, the company has set up a Direct Touch
initiative, under which all Directors, employees/ business associates have direct access
to the Chairman of the Audit Committee for this purpose. The Company promotes ethical
behavior in all its business activities and in line with the best international governance
practices, Raghav has established a system through which Directors, employees and business
associates may report unethical behavior, malpractices, wrongful conduct, fraud, violation
of Company's code of conduct without fear of reprisal. The Whistle-Blower Protection
Policy aims to:
Allow and encourage stakeholders to bring to the Management notice concerns about
unethical behavior, malpractice, wrongful conduct, actual or suspected fraud or violation
of policies.
Ensure timely and consistent organizational response. Build and strengthen
a culture of transparency and trust. Provide protection against victimization.
The above mechanism has been appropriately communicated within the Company across all
levels and has been displayed on the Company's intranet as well as on the Company's
website and can be accessed at www.rammingmass.com
During the financial year, no whistle blower event was reported mechanism is
functioning well. The Audit Committee periodically reviews the existence and functioning
of the mechanism. It reviews the status of complaints received under this policy on
regular basis. The Committee has,initsreport,affirmed that no personnel have been denied
access to the Audit Committee.
26. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The company's CSR initiatives and activities are aligned to the requirements of Section
135 of the Act. The brief outline of the CSR policy of the Company and the initiatives
undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year are set out in Annexure
4 of this report in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social
Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
For other details regarding the CSR Committee, please refer to the Corporate Governance
Report, which is a part of this report. This Policy is available on the Company's website
and can be accessed at https://tiimg.tistatic.com/fm/1116159/ csr-policy-new.pdf
27. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has developed a very comprehensive Risk Management Policy under which all
key risk and mitigation plan are compiled in three stages i.e. Risk assessment/
evaluation, Risk Reporting and Management of the risk evaluated and reported. The
objective of the policy is to create and protect shareholders' value by minimizing threats
or losses, and identifying and maximizing opportunities. The Risk Management Policy
defines the risk management approach across the enterprise at various levels including
documentation and reporting. This Policy is available on the Company's website and can be
accessed www.rammingmass.com.
28. POLICY ON PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL OF
SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
In order to prevent sexual harassment of women at workplace The Sexual Harassment
of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was notified
on December 09, 2013, under the said Act, every Company is required to set up an Internal
Complaints Committee to look into complaints relating to sexual harassment at workplace
of any women employee.
In terms of the provisions of the said Act, the Company has adopted a Policy on
Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace.
Company has formed an Internal Complaints Committee for prevention and
redressal of sexual harassment at Workplace.
The Committee is having requisite members and is chaired by a senior woman member of
the organization. The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and
disposed off during the year 2024-25:
Number of complaints pending at the beginning of the Financial Year |
: NIL |
Number of complaints received during the Financial Year |
: NIL |
Number of complaints disposed off during the Financial Year |
: NIL |
Number of complaints unsolved at the end of the Financial Year |
: NIL |
Number of cases pending for more than ninety days |
: NIL |
Disclosure under the Maternity Bene_t Act, 1961
The provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 are applicable to the Company.
However, during the financial year 2024 25, there were no instances requiring compliance
under the said Act. The Company remains committed to adhering to all applicable labour and
welfare legislations.
29. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company's policy on Appointment and Remuneration of Directors, Senior Management
Personnel and other matters as per the provisions of section 178 (3) of the Act is
available on the Company's website and can be accessed at www.rammingmass.com
Further, the silent features of the policy have been disclosed in the
Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this Report.
30. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
In terms of the first proviso to Section 136 of the Act, the Reports and Accounts are
being sent to the shareholders excluding the information required under Rule 5(2) and (3)
of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. Any
shareholder interested in obtaining the same may write to the Company Secretary at the
Registered Office of the Company.
The said information is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered
Office of the Company on any working day of the Company upto the date of the 16th Annual
General Meeting.
The statement containing information as required under the provisions of Section
197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure-5' and forms part of this Report.
31. DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC
During the financial year under review, the Company has neither invited nor accepted or
renewed any deposit from public, shareholders or employees and no amount of principal or
interest on deposits from public is outstanding as at the Balance Sheet date in terms of
provisions of section 73 to 76 of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)
Rules, 2014.
32. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR
ADEQUACY
The details in respect of internal financial control and their adequacy are included in
the Management Discussion and Analysis, which is a part of this report.
33. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND
OUTGO
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134(M) of the Act read with Rule 8(3) of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 the details of Conservation of Energy, Technology
Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo are attached as Annexure 6' to this
report.
34. STATUS OF CASES FILED UNDER INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
The company has neither made any application nor any application made against the
Company during the financial year 2024-2025.
35. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review as stipulated under
Listing Regulations is presented in a separate section forming part of this Report.
36. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has complied with the requirements of corporate governance as stipulated
under the listing regulations. The corporate governance report and certificate from
practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance of conditions as required by Regulation
34(3) read with Part E of Schedule V of the Listing Regulations are forming part of this
Report.
37. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS FOR DIRECTORS
AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
The code of conduct has been circulated to all the members of the
Board and Senior Management Personnel and they have affirmed their compliance with the
said code of conduct for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
A declaration to this effect signed by Mr. Rajesh Kabra, Managing Director and Mr.
Deepak Jaju, Chief Financial Officer, of the
Company stating that the members of Board of Directors and Senior
Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with the code of conduct of Board of
Directors and senior management is annexed as Annexure A to the Corporate
Governance Report forming part of this Report.
38. TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND
PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
Pursuant to sections 124 and 125 of the Act read with the Investor
Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit,
Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (IEPF Rules) there was no dividend which
is unclaimed/ unpaid for more than seven years, hence the company is not required to
transfer any amount to
Investor Education and Protection Fund.
39. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the best of its
knowledge and ability, confirm that:
i) in the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been
followed and there are no material departures;
ii) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently, and made
judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view
of the state of the affairs of the Company at the end of financial year and of the profit
of the Company for that year;
iii) they have taken proper and sufficientcare for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the
assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud 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 that such internal
financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
vi) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and such systems are adequate and are operating effectively.
40. COMPLIANCES OF APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable Secretarial
Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
41. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Board is grateful for the continuous patronage of our valued customers and remains
committed to serving their needs by delivering more style and comfort at every step. Our
Board acknowledges and appreciates the relentless efforts by employees, workmen and staff
including the Management headed by the Executive Directors who have all worked together as
a team in achieving a commendable business performance year on year.
Your Board wishes to place on record their appreciation for the co-operation and
support received from the Banks, Government
Authorities, Customers, Suppliers, BSE, NSE, CDSL, NSDL, Business
Associates, Shareholders, Auditors, Financial Institutions and other individuals/
bodies for their continued co-operation and support.
Your Board wishes to place on record its deep appreciation of the Independent Directors
and the Non-Executive Directors of the
Company for their great contribution by way of strategic guidance, sharing of
knowledge, experience and wisdom, which helps your Company to take the right decisions in
achieving its business goals and to maintain its position as one of the leading players in
the
Ramming Mass industry, in India and around the world.
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By the Order of Board of Directors |
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For Raghav Productivity Enhancers Limited |
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Sd/- |
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Sanjay Kabra |
Date: 21st July, 2025 |
Chairman |
Place: Jaipur |
DIN: 02552178 |