Dear Shareholders,
The Board of Directors is pleased to present the 35th Annual Report of
Balu Forge Industries Limited ("the Company") together with the Audited
Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company's financial performance during the year ended 31st
March, 2024 compared to the previous financial year is summarised below:
' in crore
Description |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
Year ended 31 March 2024 |
Year ended 31 March 2023 |
Year ended 31 March 2024 |
Year ended 31 March 2023 |
Revenue from operations |
388.08 |
269.06 |
559.86 |
326.64 |
Other Income |
10.63 |
12.81 |
10.41 |
12.65 |
Total Revenue |
398.71 |
281.87 |
570.27 |
339.29 |
Total Expenses |
311.39 |
238.22 |
456.43 |
288.72 |
(Loss) / Profit before tax and exceptional items |
87.32 |
43.65 |
113.84 |
50.57 |
Profit before tax |
87.32 |
43.65 |
113.84 |
50.57 |
Tax expense |
20.17 |
11.66 |
20.17 |
11.66 |
Net Profit after tax |
67.15 |
31.99 |
93.67 |
38.91 |
Other Comprehensive expense/ (Income), net of Income tax |
0.01 |
0.09 |
0.03 |
0.09 |
Balance Transfer to Reserve |
67.16 |
32.08 |
93.70 |
39.00 |
The Financial Statements for the year ended 31, March 2024 have been
prepaid as per the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
2. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2024, the Company has
recorded, on standalone basis, total revenue of '398.71 crores and the Company have earned
Net Profit of '67.16 crores as compared to previous year Net Profit of '32.08 crores.
On consolidated basis, the Company achieved total revenue of '570.27
crores and the Company has earned Net Profit of '93.70 crores as compared to previous year
Net Profit of '39.00 crores.
There was no change in nature of Business of the Company, during the
year under review.
3. OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Balu Forge Industries Ltd (BFIL) achieved significant operational
milestones in FY24, reflecting its strategic focus on diversification and capacity
expansion. The company reported a remarkable 44.24% increase in revenue, reaching
'38,808.26 lakhs, driven by sustained demand for specialized engineering products across
new and existing sectors such as railways, defence, oil and gas and heavy commercial
vehicles. This growth was further supported by BFIL's successful addition of three new
global OEMs to its client portfolio, despite rigorous audits and inspections.
FUTURE OUTLOOK
Looking ahead, BFIL's ongoing development of the Mercedes Benz
unit, expected to be fully operational by Q2 FY25, will further increase the company's
production capacity from 18,000 TPA to 32,000 TPA. This capacity expansion is anticipated
to drive additional revenue growth and enhance profit margins as the company continues to
diversify its product offerings and market presence. Moreover, the company is
strategically positioned to capitalize on opportunities in key growth industries across
North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, further strengthening its foothold in
the global market.
One of the most significant developments for BFIL in FY24 was
the acquisition of three new state-of-the-art forging lines. These lines, a combination of
hammers and presses, are capable of producing 72,000 tonnes per annum of heavy forged
products. The new equipment, including a 16-ton closed-die forging hammer is capable of
producing forgings up to 800900 kgs, a 10-ton closed-die forging hammer, and an 8,000-ton
capacity mechanical press, will be integrated into the company's upcoming greenfield
manufacturing campus in Belagavi, Karnataka. The integration of the forging lines with the
recently acquired precision machining unit from Mercedes Benz will allow BFIL to expand
its product engineering capabilities and increase its offerings of precision products to
global majors in critical engineering and safety components.
This strategic acquisition not only enhances BFIL's
manufacturing capabilities but also strengthens its position as a comprehensive, one-stop
solution provider for advanced machining solutions in critical industries such as mining,
aerospace, and aluminium. This expansion enables BFIL to produce a wider range of
products, including those made from different alloys, from aluminium to titanium,
enhancing its research and development capabilities in alloy mixing and metal
combinations. This setup will be fully automated with the latest technology, including an
anti-vibration system and robotic handling compliant with Industry 4.0 standards.
4. CREDIT RATING:
Your Company has been rated by Crisil Ratings Limited vide its letter
dated 28th June, 2024 for its bank facilities as follows:
Sr. no. |
Instruments |
Rating |
1. |
Packing Credit |
BBB/Stable |
2. |
Post Shipment Credit |
A3+ |
The above rating indicates moderate degree of safety regarding timely
servicing of financial obligations. The Company was not identified as a "Large
Corporate" for financial year 2023-24 as per the criteria under SEBI Circular No.
SEBI/ HO/DDHS/CIR/P/2018/1 44 dated 26th November, 2018.
5. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire profit
generated during the year under review, in the profit and loss reserve account.
Accordingly, the Company has not transferred any amount to the Reserves' for the
year ended 31st March, 2024.
6. ANNUAL RETURN
In terms of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Section
134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return of the Company as on 31st March,
2024 is available on the Company's website at https://www . baluindustries.com.
7. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on July 30, 2024, has
recommended payment of ' 0.15/- at the rate of 1.5% per fully paid up equity share of the
face value of '10/- each as final dividend for the financial year ended March 31,2024.
The payment of the final dividend is subject to the approval of the
shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company. The recommended
final dividend shall be paid to those shareholders whose name appear in the Register of
Members as on the Record Date, on approval by the members at the Annual General Meeting.
In view of the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, dividends paid
or distributed by the Company shall be taxable in the hands of the Shareholders. The
Company shall, accordingly, make the payment of the final dividend after deduction of tax
at source. The dividend pay-out has been determined in accordance with the Dividend
Distribution Policy of the Company.
8. UTILISATION OF PREFERENTIAL ALLOTMENT PROCEEDS
The proceeds of funds raised under preferential allotments of the
Company have been fully utilised as per Objects of the Issue. The disclosure in compliance
with the Regulation 32(7A) of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations") and detailed utilization are provided
in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
9. CHANGES IN SHARE CAPITAL :
Increase in Authorised Share Capital of the Company
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company has increased from
'90,00,00,000/- (Rupees Ninety Crore Only) divided into 9,00,00,000/- (Nine Crore) Equity
Shares of '10/- (Rupees Ten only) each to '1,10,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Hundred and Ten
Crore Only) divided into 1 1,00,00,000/- (Eleven Crore) Equity Shares of '10/- (Rupees Ten
only).
Issue and Allotment of Equity Shares & Warrants on Preferential
Basis
During the financial year 2023-24, the Company has issued and allotted:
i. 1,37,27,000 Equity Shares to the Non-Promoters (Public Category) on
preferential basis of '10/- each for cash at premium of '105.45/- aggregating to
'1,58,47,82,1 50/-.
ii. 30,00,014 Convertible Warrants to persons forming part of promoter
group on preferential basis of '10/- each for cash at premium of '105.45/- aggregating to
'34,63,51,616.30/-, with an option to convert the same into equal number of equity shares
of '10/- (Rupees Ten) each at an issue price of '115.40/- per share within a period of 18
months from the date of allotment of warrants, as per terms and conditions approved in
Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on 14th July, 2023.
Further, the Company has allotted 30,00,014 Equity Shares having face
value of '10/- each at an issue price of '115.45/- fully paid up upon exercising the
option available with the Share Warrant Holder (person belonging to the Promoter group) to
convert 30,00,014 (Thirty Lakhs and Fourteen) Convertible Warrants.
Further, the Company has issued and allotted:
i. 25,00,000 Equity Shares to the Non-Promoters (Public Category) on
preferential basis of '10/- each for cash at premium of '1 73.60/- aggregating to
'45,90,00,000/-, approved by shareholders in Annual General Meeting held on 27th September
2023.
ii. 50,00,000 Convertible Warrants on preferential basis to persons
forming part of promoter group, with an option to convert the same into equal number of
equity shares of '10/- (Rupees Ten) each at an issue price of '183.60/- per share within a
period of 18 months from the date of allotment of warrants, as per terms and conditions
approved in Annual General Meeting held on 27th September 2023.
Share capital as on 31st March, 2024
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on 31st March, 2024 was
'1,02,59,19,000/- divided into 10,25,91,900 Equity Shares of '10/- each.
The Company has neither issued any shares with differential rights as
to dividend, voting or otherwise nor issued any sweat equity shares and issue shares under
Employees Stock Option Scheme as per provisions of Section 62 (1) (b) of the Act read with
Rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules 2014, during the year
under review.
10. MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
The members are hereby informed that pursuant to the provisions of
section 148 read with Rule 4 of Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the
Company falls under the category of Non-Regulated Sectors whose revenue from export in
foreign exchange exceeds 75% of its total revenue. Therefore, the Company is exempted from
the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 related to Cost Audit. Therefore, the
appointment of Cost Auditors would not be applicable for the FY 2023-2024.
Further, since the appointment of Cost Auditor is applicable on the
Company for the Financial Year 2023-24, the Board of Directors on the recommendation of
the Audit Committee, has appointed M/s. R. K. Bhandari & Co, Cost Accountants, having
Firm Registration No.: 101435, as Cost Auditors to
audit the cost records of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
As required under the Act, a resolution seeking shareholder's approval for the
remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors forms part of the Notice convening the 35th
AGM.
11. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act,
2013, including the relevant Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as issued by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and notified under Section 133 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and as required under Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, this
Annual Report includes Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year 2023-24.
12. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION &
PROTECTION FUND
During the year under review, there was no transfer of equity shares to
the Investor Education and Protection Fund in terms of Section 125 of the Companies Act,
2013.
13. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The Company's internal control system has been established on values of
integrity and operational excellence and it supports the vision of the Company "To be
the most sustainable and competitive Company in our industry". The Company's internal
control systems are commensurate with the nature of its business and the size and
complexity of its operations.
Internal Audit - The Company has in place a robust Internal Control
System and ably supported by reputed independent firms i.e. Mehta Singhvi &
Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai as the Internal Auditors. The audit conducted by
the Internal Auditors is based on an internal audit plan, which is reviewed each year in
consultation with the Audit Committee. These audits are based on risk based methodology
and inter-alia involve the review of internal controls and governance processes, adherence
to management policies and review of statutory compliances. The Internal Auditors share
their findings on an ongoing basis during the year for corrective action. Report of the
Internal Auditors for the FY 2023-24 does not contain any qualification, reservation,
disclaimer or adverse remarks.
14. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION
186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The particulars of loan given, investments made, guarantees given and
securities provided during the year under review and as covered under Section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013 has been disclosed in the note no. 10 and 18 of
Standalone financial statements.
15. DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act,
2013, in relation to audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31st
March, 2024; the Board of Directors hereby confirms that:
a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures.
b) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable and prudent so as
to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the
financial year 31st March, 2024 and of the profit of the Company for the year under
review.
c) the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities, and,
d) the Directors had prepared the accounts for the financial year ended
31st March, 2024 on a going concern basis.
e) the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively.
f) the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
16. REPORT ON PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE
COMPANIES
The Company has in total 4 Subsidiaries of which 2 are Indian and 2 are
Overseas namely: -
1. Naya Energy Works Private Limited (WOS)
2. Balu Advanced Technologies & Systems Private Limited (WOS)
3. Safa Otomotiv FZ - LLC in Dubai (as a WOS)
4. Kelmarsh Technologies FZ-LLC in Dubai (the Company is yet to make
Capital contribution in the said subsidiary).
Now the Company has decided to independently conduct all anticipated
operations, either through its own operations or via subsidiary companies.
The Company does not have any Joint Venture or Associate Company within
the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. No material change has taken place
in the nature of business of the subsidiaries.
Statement containing salient features of financials of subsidiaries
pursuant to Section 129 of the Act read with Rule 5 and 8(1) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014, is annexed in the Form AOC-1 as "Annexure A" to this Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013,
the standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company, and separate audited
financial statements in respect of subsidiaries are available on the website of the
Company under web link https://www .
baluindustries.com/finanial-information.php
The financial statement of the subsidiaries shall also be sent to
Members electronically who request for the same.
The Company has formulated a Policy for determining material
subsidiaries. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https://www.baluindustries .
com/corporate-governance.php
17. DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of
sub-section (31) of Section 2 and Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the
Act") and the Rules framed thereunder. As on 31 March 2024, there were no deposits
lying unpaid or unclaimed.
18. DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP)
(i) Composition of the Board of Directors and KMP
The Board of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel is duly
constituted. The details of the directors are given in the Corporate Governance Report
forming part of the Annual Report.
(ii) Changes in Composition of Board and Key Managerial Personnel
a) Mr. Amit Todkari was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the
company w.e.f 10 May 2023.
b) Ms. Tabassum Begum was appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance
Officer of the company w.e.f 10 June 2023.
Policy on Appointment and Remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and Senior Management Personnel
The Board of Directors has adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy
in terms of the provisions of sub- section (3) of Section 178 of the Act and
SEBI Listing Regulations dealing with appointment and remuneration of
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel. The policy covers
criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence and
remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company is hosted on the
Company's website under the web link https://www.baluindustries.com/corporate-
governance.php
Retirement of Directors by Rotation
As per the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Jaspalsingh Chandock, (DIN:
00813218), Chairman and Managing Director, being longest in the office retire by rotation
and being eligible, offers himself for reappointment.
(iii) Re-appointment of Mr. Jaspalsingh Chandock
Mr. Jaspalsingh Chandock (DIN: 00813218) was reappointed as a
Whole-time Director of the Company for a term of 5 (Five) years commencing from 19th
November, 2023 as approved by the members of the Company at 34th Annual General Meeting
held on 27th September, 2023.
(iv) Re-appointment of Mr. Trimaan Chandock
Mr. Trimaan Chandock (DIN: 02853445) was reappointed as a Whole-time
Director of the Company for a term of 5 (Five) years commencing from 19th November, 2023
as approved by the members of the Company at 34th Annual General Meeting held on 27th
September, 2023.
(v) Re-appointment of Mr. Jaikaran Chandock
Mr. Jaikaran Chandock (DIN: 06965738) was reappointed as a Whole-time
Director of the Company for a term of 5 (Five) years commencing from 19th November, 2023
as approved by the members of the Company at 34th Annual General Meeting held on 27th
September, 2023.
MEETINGS OF BOARD & COMMITTEES
Meetings of Board of Directors
The Board of Directors duly met 09 (Nine) times during the financial
year ended 31st March, 2024 as under: 27 April 2023, 09 May 2023, 21 June, 2023, 1 1
August 2023, 04 September 2023, 31 October, 2023, 14 November 2023, 03 February 2024 and
14 February, 2024.
The periodicity between two Board Meetings was within the maximum time
gap as prescribed in the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 / Companies Act, 2013. The details
of the Board meetings and attendance of each Director thereat are provided in the
Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
Committee Meetings:
Audit Committee:
The Audit committee reviews reports of the internal auditor, meets
statutory auditors as and when required and discusses their findings, suggestions,
observations and other related matters. It also reviews major accounting policies followed
by the Company.
The Audit Committee of the Company is constituted/ re- constituted in
line with the provisions of Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
requirements) Regulations, 2015 read with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013.
During the financial year 2023-24, the Audit Committee of the Company
met 7 times on 09 May 2023, 11 August 2023, 04 September, 2023, 31 October, 2023, 14
November 2023, 03 February, 2024 and 14 February 2024. The gap was not more than one
hundred and twenty days between two Audit Committee meetings.
The Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditor and Whole Time Directors/Chief
Financial Officer are being invited to the meeting as and when required.
The Members of the Audit Committee are financially literate and have
requisite accounting and financial management expertise. The terms of reference of the
Audit Committee and the particulars of meetings held and attendance thereat are mentioned
in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report. During the year
under review, all the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the
Board.
The Composition of the Audit Committee is as under:
Sr. No. |
Member's Name |
Category |
Designation |
1 |
Mr. Raghvendra Raj Mehta |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
2 |
Mr. Radheshyam Soni |
Independent Director |
Member |
3 |
Ms. Shalu Bhandari |
Independent Director |
Member |
4 |
Mr. Trimaan Chandock |
Whole Time Director |
Member |
Nomination & Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommends the appointment of
Directors and remuneration of such Directors. The level and structure of appointment and
remuneration of all Key Managerial personnel and Senior Management Personnel of the
Company, as per the Remuneration Policy, is also overseen by this Committee.
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee is duly constituted, during
the year under review, the committee met 03 (three) times on 09 May, 2023, 04 September,
2023 and 03 February, 2024.
The terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and
the particulars of meetings held and attendance thereat are mentioned in the Corporate
Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
The Composition of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee is as
under:
Sr. No. |
Member's name |
Category |
Designation |
1 |
Mr. Radheshyam Soni |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
2 |
Mr. Raghvendra Raj Mehta |
Independent Director |
Member |
3 |
Ms. Shalu Bhandari |
Independent Director |
Member |
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
The scope of the Shareholders/ investors Grievance Committee is to
review and address the grievance of the shareholders in respect of share transfers,
transmission, non-receipt of annual report, non-receipt of dividend etc, and other related
activities. In addition, the Committee also looks into matters which can facilitate better
investor's services and relations.
The Stakeholders' Relationship Committee is duly constituted, during
the year under review, the committee met twice on 09 May 2023 and 11 August 2023.
The Composition of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee is as
under:
Sr. No. |
Member's Name |
Category |
Designation |
1 |
Mr. Raghvendra Raj Mehta |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
2 |
Mr. Radheshyam Soni |
Independent Director |
Member |
3 |
Ms. Shalu Bhandari |
Independent Director |
Member |
The brief terms of reference of the Stakeholders' Relationship
Committee and the particulars of meetings held and attendance thereat are mentioned in the
Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
Risk Management Committee
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Risk Management
Committee to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The
Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the risk management plan and
ensuring its effectiveness.
The Risk Management Committee is duly constituted, during the year
under review, the committee met twice on 31 July 2023 and 18 January 2024.
The Composition of the Risk Management Committee is as under:
Sr. No. |
Member's Name |
Category |
Designation |
1 |
Mr. Trimaan Chandock |
Whole Time Director |
Chairman |
2 |
Mr. Jaikaran Chandock |
Whole Time Director |
Member |
3 |
Mr. Radheshyam Soni |
Independent Director |
Member |
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee to make CSR as one of the key focus areas where the Company can
play a vital role and provide a reasonable contribution to the society by entering into
sustainable programs of high impact and integrity. The CSR Committee reviews and monitors
the CSR projects and expenditure undertaken by the Company on a regular basis and apprises
the Board of the same.
The detailed CSR policy and report on CSR activities undertaken during
the year in accordance with Section 134 & 135 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 and Rule 9 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed as "Annexure B" to this report.
The Company's CSR Policy is placed on the website of the Company at https://www.baluindustries.com/ corporate- governance.php
The brief terms of reference, particulars of meetings held, and
attendance thereat are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the
Annual Report. The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee had met twice i.e. on 11th
August, 2023 and 14th November, 2023.
The Composition of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee is as
under:
Sr. No. |
Member's Name |
Category |
Designation |
1 |
Mr. Raghvendra Raj Mehta |
Independent Director |
Chairman |
2 |
Mr. Trimaan Chandock |
Whole Time Director |
Member |
3 |
Mr. Jaikaran Chandock |
Whole Time Director |
Member |
19. ATTRIBUTES, QUALIFICATIONS & INDEPENDENCE OF DIRECTORS, THEIR
APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
The Nomination & Remuneration Committee of Directors have approved
a Policy for Selection, Appointment and Remuneration of Directors which inter-alia
requires that composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain
and motivate Directors, KMP and senior management employees and the Directors appointed
shall be of high integrity with relevant expertise and experience so as to have diverse
Board and the Policy also lays down the positive attributes/criteria while recommending
the candidature for the appointment as Director.
20. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors hold office for a fixed term of five years
and are not liable to retire by rotation. The Independent Directors have submitted their
disclosure to the board that they fulfill all the requirements as to qualify for their
appointment as an Independent Director under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 as
well as SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
21. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In terms of the provisions of sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Act
and Regulation 16 of SEBI Listing Regulations including amendments thereof, the Company
has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company that they meet
the criteria of independence, as prescribed under the provisions of the Act and SEBI
Listing Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status
as an Independent Director during the year. Further, the Non- Executive Directors of the
Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting
fees and reimbursement of expenses, if any, incurred by them for the purpose of attending
meetings of the Company.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the
Company possess requisite qualifications, experience and expertise and they hold highest
standards of integrity.
22. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The familiarization program aims to provide Independent Directors with
the industry scenario, the socioeconomic environment in which the Company operates, the
business model, the operational and financial performance of the Company, significant
developments so as to enable them to take well informed decisions in a timely manner. The
familiarization program also seeks to update the Directors on the roles, responsibilities,
rights and duties under the Act and other statutes.
The details of the training and familiarization program conducted by
the Company are hosted on the Company's website under the web link https://www.baluindustries .
com/corporate-governance.php
23. BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board , ba
sed on the recommend ati on of the Nomi nati on and Remuneration Committee has carried out
an annual performance evaluation of Board of Directors, Statutory Committees and
Individual Directors. The policy is also in compliance to Regulation 19 read with Schedule
II, Part D of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has defined the evaluation criteria for
the Performance Evaluation of the Board, its Statutory Committees and individual
Directors.
In terms of requirements of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, a
separate meeting of Independent Directors of the Company was held on Saturday, February
03, 2024 to review:
The performance of non-independent directors and the Board as a
whole and its Committees thereof;
The performance of the Chairperson of the Company, taking into
account the views of executive directors and non-executive directors;
To assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of
information between the Management and the Board.
Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire
Board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated.
24. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
In terms of the requirements of sub-section (12) of Section 197 of the
Act read with sub-rule (1) of Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, the disclosures
pertaining to the remuneration and other details, are annexed to this Report as Annexure
- C''.
In terms of Section 136(1) of the Act, details of employee remuneration
as required under provision of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 5 (2) and
rule 5 (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014 are available for inspection and any member interested in obtaining a copy of the
same may write to Company at
comptiance@batuindustries.com
25. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Att the related party transactions are placed before the Audit
Committee for their review and approval. Prior Omnibus approval is obtained before the
commencement of the new financial year, for the transactions which are repetitive in
nature and atso for the transactions which are not foreseen. A statement of att related
party transactions is presented before the Audit Committee on a quarterty basis specifying
the nature, vatue and terms & conditions of the transactions. Att transactions entered
with retated parties were in comptiance with the appticabte provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with the retevant rutes made thereunder and the Listing Regutations.
Att retated party transactions entered into by the Company during the
financiat year under review were in the ordinary course of business and on arm's tength
basis. Att transactions entered with retated parties were in comptiance with the
appticabte provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the retevant rutes made
thereunder and the Listing Regutations.
During the FY 2023-24, your Company did not enter into any materiat
retated party transactions. Accordingty, disctosure with respect to the same in the form
AOC- 2 in terms of Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 is not appticabte.
During the year under review, Poticy on Retated Party Transactions in
comptiance with the requirements of Companies Act, 2013 and amendment to SEBI Listing
Regutations, is avaitabte on the website of the Company https://www.batuindustries.com/corporate-govemance . php.
26. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The objective of the Company's Corporate Sociat Responsibitity ('CSR')
initiatives is to improve the quatity of tife of communities through tong-term vatue
creation for att stakehotders. The Company's CSR Poticy provides guidetines to conduct CSR
activities of the Company. CSR initiatives and activities are atigned to the requirements
of Section 135 of the Act. The brief outtine of the CSR poticy of the Company and the
initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year are set out in "Annexure
B" of this report in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Sociat
Responsibitity Poticy) Rutes, 2014.
27. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
In terms of Regutation 34 of SEBI (LODR) Regutations, a separate
section on Corporate Governance with a detaited report on Corporate Governance is provided
as a separate section in the Annuat Report and a certificate from Mohammed Aabid Partner
of M/s. Aabid & Co., Company Secretaries, the Secretariat Auditor of the Company,
Governance, forms part of this Annuat Report. The Report on Corporate Governance atso
contains certain disctosures as required under the Companies Act, 2013.
28. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
In accordance with the Listing Regutations, the Business Responsibitity
and Sustainabitity Report (BRSR) forms a part of this Annuat Report describing the
initiatives undertaken by the Company from an environmentat, sociat and governance
perspective during the year under review.
29. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Anatysis Report for the year under
review, as stiputated under regutation 34 (3) and Part B of schedute V of the SEBI
(Listing Obtigation and Disctosure Requirement) Regutation, 2015 is provided as a separate
section in the Annuat Report.
30. AUDITORS
a) Statutory Auditors
M/s M. B. Agrawat & Co, Chartered Accountants (Registration No
100137W), were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period commencing
from the conctusion of 31st AGM untit the conctusion of the 36th Annuat Generat Meeting.
The Statutory Auditors have given a confirmation to the effect that
they are etigibte to continue with their appointment and that they have not been
disquatified in any manner from continuing as Statutory Auditors.
The Report given by M/s M. B. Agrawat & Co, Statutory Auditors on
the financiat statements of the Company is part of the Annuat Report. There has been no
quatification, reservation, adverse remark or disctaimer given by the Auditors in their
Report.
b) Internal Auditors
During the year the Board of Directors has re- appointed M/s Mehta
Singhvi & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Registration No. 12221 7W) as Internat
Auditors of the Company. The audit conducted by the Internat Auditors is based on an
internat audit ptan, which is reviewed each year in consuttation with the Audit Committee.
These audits are based on risk- based methodotogy and inter-atia invotve the review of
internat controts and governance processes, adherence to management poticies and review of
statutory comptiances. The Internat Auditors share their findings on an ongoing basis
during the year for corrective action. Report of the Internat Auditors for the FY 2023- 24
does not contain any quatification, reservation, disctaimer or adverse remarks.
c) Cost Auditor
The Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Audit Committee,
has appointed M/s. R. K. Bhandari & Co, Cost Accountants, having Firm Registration
No.: 101435, as Cost Auditors to audit the cost records of the Company for the financial
year 2024-25. As required under the Act, a resolution seeking shareholder's approval for
the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors forms part of the Notice convening the 35th
AGM.
d) Secretarial Auditor
Secretarial Audit Report, pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, was obtained from Mr. Mohammed Aabid, Partner of M/s.
Aabid & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries in form MR-3 for the financial year
2023-24. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualifications, reservations or
adverse remarks.
The said report is disclosed under "Annexure-D" and
forms part of this report.
The Board at its meeting held on May 14, 2024 has appointed M/s.
Singhvi & Associates, as Secretarial Auditor, for conducting Secretarial Audit of the
Company for FY 2024-2025.
31. IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has formulated a policy and process for risk management.
The Company has set up a core group of leadership team, which identifies, assesses the
risks and the trends, exposure and potential impact analysis at different level and lays
down the procedure for minimization of risks. Risk Management forms an integral part of
Management policy and is an ongoing process integrated with the operations.
32. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The Company has strong commitment towards conservation of energy,
natural resources and adoption of latest technology in its areas of operation. The
particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange
earnings and outgo, as required to be disclosed under clause (m) of sub-section (3) of
Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is
annexed to this Report as "ANNEXURE E".
33. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY AND VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has adopted the Whistle blower Policy and Vigil Mechanism
in view to provide a mechanism for the Directors and employee of the Company to approach
Audit Committee of the Company to report existing/ probable violations of laws, rules,
regulations or unethical conduct.
The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical,
moral and legal conduct of business operations. The Vigil Mechanism Policy is hosted on
the Company's website https://www.baluindustries.com/
corporate-governance.php
34. THE DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE
REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S
OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
During the year there has been no significant material orders passed by
the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and company's
operations in future.
35. COMPLIANCE OF APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the year under review, the Company has complied with all the
applicable Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
and approved by the Central Government pursuant to Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013.
36. POLICY ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution
of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 which redresses complaints received on
sexual harassment.
During the financial year under review, the Company has not received
any complaints of sexual harassment from any of the women employees of the Company.
37. GREEN INITIATIVE
Your Directors would like to draw your attention to Section 20 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014,
as may be amended from time to time which permits paperless compliances and also service
of notice / documents (including annual report) through electronic mode to its members.
Accordingly, Electronic copy of the Annual report and the Notice of the Annual General
Meeting are sent to all members whose email addresses are registered with the Company /
depository participant(s).
To support this green initiative, we hereby once again appeal to all
those members who have not registered their e-mail addresses so far are requested to
register their e-mail address in respect of electronic holding with their concerned
Depository Participants and/or with the Company.
38. GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in
respect of the following items as there were no transactions for the same during the year
under review:
1. Material Changes and/or commitment that could affect the Company's
financial position, which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the
Company and the date of this report;
2. Non-exercising of voting rights in respect of shares purchased
directly by employees under a scheme pursuant to Section 67(3) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with rules 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014;
3. Receipt of any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiary
companies by the Managing Director or the Whole-Time Directors of the Company;
4. Revision of the financial statements pertaining to previous
financial periods during the financial year under review;
5. Frauds reported as per Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013;
6. The details of application made or any proceeding pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year along with their status
as at the end of the financial year.
7. The details of difference between amount of the valuation done at
the time of one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or
Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof.
39. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the
assistance and co-operation received from the Company's Bankers, Government Agencies,
Financial Institutions, Customers, Investors and Business constituents and look forward to
maintain the same in future.
Registered Office: |
By the Order of the Board For Balu Forge Industries
Limited |
506, 5th Floor, Imperial Palace, 45 Telly Park |
Sd/- |
Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400069 |
Mr. Jaspalsingh Chandok |
Date: 06th September 2024 |
Chairman & Managing Director |
Place: Mumbai |
DIN : 00813218 |