Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their Thirty Ninth (39th) Annual Report and
the Audited Financial Statements for the financial yearended March 31,2024 togetherwith
the IndependentAuditor's Report.
STANDALONE AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Total Income |
16,082.85 |
14,745.96 |
29,557.76 |
27,909.93 |
Profit before tax expense |
2,903.00 |
2,476.79 |
2,277.75 |
2,202.40 |
Less: Provision for taxation |
543.07 |
608.97 |
605.05 |
681.31 |
Profitaftertax |
2,359.93 |
1,867.82 |
1,672.70 |
1,521.09 |
Add: Surplus from last year |
4,641.58 |
3,073.45 |
4,893.38 |
3,673.54 |
Less: Other Comprehensive Income |
(9.38) |
(2.15) |
(10.95) |
(3.71) |
Profitavailableforappropriationafteradjustments |
6,992.13 |
4,939.12 |
6,555.13 |
5,190.92 |
APPROPRIATIONS: |
|
|
|
|
1. Interim dividend [ ? 1.10(March31,2023:? 1.05) per share] |
152.29 |
145.31 |
152.29 |
145.31 |
2.Finaldividend [March 31,2023:? 1.25(March31,2022:? 1.10) per share] |
173.04 |
152.23 |
173.04 |
152.23 |
3. Balance carried to Balance Sheet |
6,666.80 |
4,641.58 |
6,229.80 |
4,893.38 |
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Your Board has not proposed to transfer any amounts to reserve.
DIVIDEND:
An Interim Dividend of ? 1.10 per Share of ? 1/ -each (110%) was declared and paid
during the financial year under report. After careful review, your Directors have
recommended a final dividend of Re. 1.40 (140%), subject to necessary approval by the
shareholders.
Total dividend outgo during the year is ? 325.33 million as against ? 297.54 million
duringtheyear 2022-23.
PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL APPOINTED DURING THE FINACIAL
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2024:
During the financial year, the Company at its Board meeting held on February 14, 2024
has Re-appointed Mr. K Ajith Kumar Rai, Executive Chairman and Mr. Nagamangala Srinivasan
Mohan, Managing Director and Group CEO of the Company with effect from April 1, 2024, the
Requisite approvals were obtained from the Shareholders for these Re-appointments through
postal ballot within the prescribe time.
In terms of the provisions of the Act and the Articles of Association of the Company,
Mr. Akhilesh Rai, Director and Chief Strategy Officer of the Company, retires at the
ensuing AGM and being eligible, seeks re-appointment.
The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company as on March 31, 2024 is as
below:
1. Mr.K. Ajith Kumar Rai - Executive Chairman
2. Mr. Mohan N.S-Managing Director & Group CEO
3. Mr.Akhilesh Rai-Director&ChiefStrategyOfficer
4. Mrs. Supriya A. Rai - Non-Executive Director
5. Mr. M. Lakshminarayan - Independent Director
6. Mr. Harish Hassan Visweswara - Independent Director
7. Mrs. Bharati Rao-IndependentDirector
8. Mr. Bhagya Chandra Rao-IndependentDirector (W.e.f April 1,2023)
SHARE CAPITAL:
As on March 31, 2024, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company was ? 850,000,000/-
(Rupees Eight fifty Million) and the Paid-up Share Capital was f 13,84,60,973/-
(Rupees One Thirty Eight Million Four Hundred Sixty Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Three
Only).
DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF EQUITY SHARES WITH DIFFERENT VOTING RIGHTS AND/ OR ISSUE
OF SWEAT EQUITY SHARES:
During the financial year under review, the Company has not issued any Shares with
Differential voting Rights and/or Sweat EquityShares.nature of business duringthe
financialyear.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS:
The Company is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling of automotive and
other components that are considered as single segment. There were no changes in the
nature of business duringthe financialyear.
Operations - Management Discussion and Analysis
Your Company, on a standalone basis, recorded an operational income of ^15,367.36
million duringthe financialyear 2023-24, compared to ^14,310.19 million during the
financial year 2022- 23, reflectinga growth of7.39%. OperationalEBlTDAfor the year was ?
2,759.63 million during the financial year 2023- 24, compared to ? 2,495.33 million during
the financial year2022-23, indicating a growth of 10.59%. The consolidated group
operational income was ? 28,958.55 million for the financialyear 2023-24, compared to ?
27,523.55 million forthe financial year 2022-23, reflecting a growth of 5.21%. The
consolidated Operational EBITDA for the year was ?3,258.55 million duringthe financialyear
2023-24, compared to ?3,187.42 million during the financial year 2022-23, reflecting a
growth of 2.23%.
The overall consolidated EBITDA at 11.25% and standalone operating EBITDA at 17.96%
remained similar to the previous year's performance, despite the challenging business
environment.
As reported last year, the business model of Suprajit has significantly changed with
the acquisition of the Light Duty Cable (LDC) Division from Kongsberg and the foray into
electronics. Accordingly, your Company's operations have now been regrouped into four
divisions, and a brief report on each of these divisions is detailed below.
Suprajit Controls Division (SCD):
SCD comprises automotive and non-automotive exports from India and businesses outside
of India through Unit 9/SAL/SEU/Wescon/LDC entities.
The operational revenue remained flatwith an EBITDA of 6% for theyear. Thiswas largely
due to global uncertainty, geopolitical disruptions, and a general economic slowdown,
along with high interest rates, significant wage increases in Mexico, special import
duties for Chinese products, etc. The non-automotive business contracted this year.
However, strong order wins in the automotive division across geographies are a clear
silver lining for this division. Operationally, all the plants are performing
satisfactorily. The year also saw the relocation of the China plant.
Domestic Cable Division (DCD):
DCD manufactures cables and certain new products beyond cables in India. The DCD
continues to perform well with a
strong EBITDA margin. However, there was a downturn in the aftermarket business. The
division is slowly gaining traction for Beyond Cables' products, including CBS,
latch assembly, actuators, etc. An industrial property was purchased duringthe year, with
land measuring 175,000 sq. ft. located at Jigani IndustrialArea, Bengaluru.
Phoenix Lamps Division (PLD):
PLD manufactures halogen lamps in India for the domestic market and makes direct
exports through Luxlite. This division showed a significant turnaround with improved
margins despite the decrease in halogen lamp usage in the original equipment segment. This
division increased its revenue and restored its double-digit margins, compared to the
single digits of the previous two years. The restructuring of Trifa and Luxlite is mostly
complete.
Suprajit Electronics Division (SED):
SED comprises the electronics facility at Doddaballapur, a new division of Suprajit.
SED had an excellent first year with good quarter-on-quarter growth and a double-digit
margin in Q4. The division has attracted several new customers and new projects for its
range of products. Deliveries of actuators, digital clusters, and throttle position
controls to marquee EV/ICE 2/3 wheelers continue to scale new highs.
Suprajit Technology Centre (STC):
STC is the Innovation Centre at Suprajit Group, located in Bangalore. Automotive
electronics, actuators, and braking products are the core range of products of STC. With
close interactions with customers, new contracts have been won, and multiple products are
under evaluation. Plans are afoot to set up larger premises to house the growing STC
teams. Customers are now ready to consider your Company for Beyond Cable' projects.
Current Year and Outlook for the Future:
While global uncertainties continue, the business through SCD is expected to be strong
with significant new contract wins in the automotive sector. The non-automotive part of
the business is expected to face challenges this year. Global customers' plans to mitigate
risks in specific geographies/countries are bringing in additional contracts for your
Company. In line with the strategy to offer customers onshore, nearshore, and low-cost
operations, your Company announced the acquisition of the Stahlschmidt Group of Companies
(SCS) from insolvency proceedings in Germany. This acquisition will make your Company one
of the top two cable makers in the world and a preferred cable solutions provider to every
global major in the automotive/non-automotive world.
DCD is expected to pursue every business opportunity in cable and Beyond Cable'
businesses and perform satisfactorily for the year.
With the restructuring completed, PLD will continue to focus on the global aftermarket
business through Luxlite along with domestic markets. The turnaround in margins is
expected to be sustained with continued growth in this division.
After a successful first year of operation, SED will consolidate and grow during this
year. The division is expected to perform satisfactorily considering the additional new
contracts won recently.
The overall capex for the year, for the group, is expected to be around Rs. 1,800
million, covering all divisions.
SALIENT FEATURE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF SUBSIDIARIES:
A separate statement in Form AOC-1, is given as Annexure-1, which contains the
salient features of the financial statement of Subsidiaries. The Annual Accounts and
related documents of the Subsidiary Companies will be kept open for inspection at the
Registered Office of the Company. The aforesaid documents will also be made available to
the Members of the Company upon receipt of written request from them.
CREDIT RATING:
The Company's financial discipline and prudence are reflected in the strong credit
ratings ascribed by rating agencies as exhibited below:
Instrument |
Rating Agency |
Rating/ Outlook |
Remarks |
Long Term Debt |
CRISIL |
AA/Stable |
Re-affirmed |
Long Term Debt |
ICRA |
AA/Stable |
Re-affirmed |
Long Term Debt |
India Ratings & Research |
AA/Stable |
Re-affirmed |
Short Term |
CRISIL |
A1 + |
Re-affirmed |
Short Term |
ICRA |
A1 + |
Re-affirmed |
Short Term |
India Ratings & Research |
A1 + |
Re-affirmed |
Term Deposit |
India Ratings & Research |
AA/Stable |
Re-affirmed |
FRAUD REPORTED BY THE AUDITORS DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR:
Not applicable as there were no such instances during the year. DEPOSITS:
Your Company has not invited/accepted/renewed any deposits from public as defined under
the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)
Rules, 2014. Accordingly, the Company had no deposits as on March 31, 2024.
DISCLOSURE AS PER THE COMPANIES (ACCEPTANCE OF DEPOSITS) SECOND AMENDMENT RULES, 2015.
The Company has not accepted any unsecured loan from the Directors of the Company
and/or relatives of the Directors during the year under consideration.
MATERIAL CHANGES & COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY,
BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
There were no material changes and commitments between the end of the financial year
and the date of the Report, which affect the financial position of the Company.
COPY OF ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to Section 92(3) and Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company
has placed a copy of annual return in form MGT-7 of the financial year 2023-24 on its
website at www.suprajit.com.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, INVESTMENTS, GUARANTEES GIVEN OR SECURITY PROVIDED BY THE
COMPANY:
During the financial year, the Company has entered into the following pursuant to the
provisions of Section 186 of the CompaniesAct, 2013:
Name of the Entity |
Particulars of Loans, Investments or Guarantees |
Amount in (^ Millions) |
Suprajit USA, INC. |
Loan of USD 10.00 Million converted at March 31,2024 exchange rate of 1
USD = ^ 83.3739) |
833.74 |
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES REFERRED TO IN SECTION
188(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:
All related party transactions which were entered into during the financial year were
at arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business and with the omnibus
approval of the Audit Committee.
There were no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company
with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may
have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large.
All related party transactions, wherever applicable, are placed before the Audit
Committee. The quarterly disclosures of transactions with related parties are made to the
Audit Committee. In compliance with the provisions of Section 134(3) of the Companies Act,
2013, particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in the
provisions of Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 are enclosed, in the Form AOC-2,
as part of this report as "Annexure- 2".
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Meetings of the Board are held at regular intervals with a time gap of not more than
120 days between two consecutive Meetings. Duringthe financialyear, 4(Four) Meetings were
held on May 29, 2023, August 12, 2023, November 9, 2023 and February 14, 2024.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In pursuance of Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of
the Company confirms and submits that:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Accounting Standards have
been followed and there have been no materialdeparture;
ii. the selected accounting policies were applied consistently and the judgments and
estimates made are reasonable and prudent, so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2024 and of the profits of the Company
fortheyearended on that date;
iii. proper and sufficient care has been taken 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 detectingfraud and other
irregularities;
iv. the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern' basis;
v. adequate system of internal financial controls has been laid down and the said
system is operating effectively; and
vi. proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws have
been devised and such systems were adequate and are operating effectively.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Being a Listed Company, necessary measures are taken to comply with SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (LODR) as amended from time to
time. A report on Corporate Governance, along with a Certificate of compliance from a
Practising Company Secretary, forms part of this report.
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY:
The Company has a Dividend Distribution Policy in place, which is available on the
website of the Company at www.suprajit.com(http://www.suprajit.com/investors/complia
nce/policies-codes/) and also annexed as Annexure-4.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company has Risk Management Policy in place to oversight in the area of financial
risks and controls through Risk Management Committee. Major risks identified by the
businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a
continuing basis.
The development and implementation of Risk Management Policy has been covered in the
management discussion and analysis, which forms part of this report. The Company has taken
Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance Policy.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)/ SUPRAJIT FOUNDATION:
In line with Section 135 read with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board
has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee and adopted a CSR Policy
which is based on the philosophy "Giving Back to Society".
During the year, the Company has paid ^42.54 Million and Suprajit Automotive has paid ^
6.54 Million towards the various projects undertaken by Company/Suprajit Foundation.
Annual Report on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities provided in Annexure -5
to this report. The copy of the CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company at
www.suprajit.com
(http://suprajit.com/investors/compliance/policies-codes/).
The Company has been active in CSR activities through Suprajit Foundation and has
undertaken various projects in the areas of Education,
Healthcare and Rural Development since 2011. Your Directors take this opportunity to
thank the honorary Trustees of the Foundation, who continue to devote their valuable time
and energy in planning, directing, monitoring and reviewing its activities.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT:
As stipulated under the Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility and
Sustainability Report, describing the initiatives taken by the Company from Environmental,
Social and Governance perspective is presented in a separate section, forming part of the
Annual Report as Annexure 3.
DETAILS OF EMPLOYEES STOCK BENEFIT SCHEMES:
The Shareholders of the Company have approved SEL Employee Stock Appreciation
Rights Plan 2017' ("ESAR 2017") at the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the
Company held on November 11, 2017. The Company, through Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, has taken necessary steps to implement the same. Disclosure pursuant to
Regulation 14 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Share Based Employee
Benefits) Regulations, 2014 is enclosed as Annexure-6
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY:
Conservation of energy continues to be one of the highest priority measures directly
supervised by the Chief Strategy officer of the Company. We continue to replace / upgrade
old high power consumption equipment with new more modern energy efficient equipments,
and these include the Air compressors, DieselGensets, Injection moldingmachinesetc.
The following energy conservation measures were implemented during the year.
Monitoring and regular review of power consumption, maintaining the power factor
value nearby 0.99 to reduce the reactive power losses.
Compressor retro fitting of VFD is installation completed in our Unit 2 &
Unit 7 plants. We will extend this to our all-other plants in a phased manner. This will
save our energy consumption.
400KW solar plant commissioned in Sanand Plant.
Instead of installing a higher capacity generator Company has completed the
synchronization of a 320 KVA DG and 450 KWP solar plant at our Unit 14, Vallam Plant,
Chennai and completed net metering agreement with TANGEDCO.
Planned to install higher Capacity UPS to prevent breakdowns due to power
losses.
Installed Piped Natural Gas in NCR plants. (PLD-Noida, Manesar, Pathredi plants)
to reduce air pollution.
The company is in the process of finalizing the procurement of Green energy
through Group Captive power vendors. This
Up-gradation of the machine by using VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and TPRs
(Thyristor Power Regulators) to increase the machine's efficiency and reduction of power
consumption.
Periodical inspection and testing of DG sets and transformers have been done as
per Indian electricity rule 1956 by Assistant Director Electrical Safety.
AC drives (VFD) has been installed for high-capacity induction motors to take
care of the power consumption in AC motors.in addition to that 22KW induction motor was
replaced with 18 KW servo motor in molding machines
In addition, the following new initiatives have been undertaken duringthe
financialyearatvarious plants:
a. The Company has installed 1975 kWp solar capacity. Further rooftop solar PV plants
of 1189 Wp installed in FY24 in our 3 plants. With this, significant power saving achieved
in these plants.
b. Replaced all CFL/old tube lights to LED lamps/fittings, including solar
streetlights.
c. Installed high efficiency HVLS industrial ceiling fans in our Units Unit 5,7,16 and
SAL sheet roof buildings to reduce the power consumption and to improve the air
circulation. With this we removed many conventional ceiling and wall mount air circulators
and fans which were consuming high power and improved work efficiency on the shop floor.
d. installation of inverter-based Air conditioner in all the plants of the Company.
Proposed for installation of variable refrigerant volume (VRV) based AC in upcoming plants
in 2023-24.
e. Replacing the Air Compressors with VFD model Compressors in the Unit 5, Unit 6, Unit
12. Above 60 HP Compressors retrofit VFD's in unit 2, Unit 4, Unit 7, Unit 14 and Unit
15in the year 2023-24.
f. Installation of higher capacity UPS for reduction of scrap and machine breakdown
hours in Unit 3, Unit 15, Unit 16 and Suprajit Automotive Pvt. Ltd. Planned for Unit 2,
Unit 4, Unit 11 and Unit14.
g. Installation of Sequence Batch Reactors (SBR) based Sewage treatment plants (STP) in
Unit 8,9,16. Proposed for other units in 2023-24.
h. A focused effort at our Halogen bulb manufacturing facilities to reduce consumption
of gases and electricity used to manufacture the bulbs.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, ABSORPTION, ADAPTATION & INNOVATION:
a) Research and Development (R&D):
1. The Company has a centralised Technology Centre (STC) in Jigani, Bengaluru. STC has
approximately 80+ Engineers working primarily on new product introduction, innovation,
design, development, testing and validation.
2. The Group also has design centres in Tamworth, U.K (Suprajit Europe Limited),
Suprajit Automotive Private Limited, Doddaballapur, Novi USA and Wichita, USA (Wescon) for
Cables and Mechanisms. The Company has a R&D facility at the plant in the NOIDA SEZ
focused on developing new types of Halogen and LED bulbs.
3. Development cells in respective units are strong, and respond to our customer needs
in an efficient and quick manner.
4. "Product Life Cycle Management (PLM)" software has been implemented to
enhance standardization of new product launch and change management.
5. The Company continues to add product & process patents, which are being deployed
commercially.
6. The Company's R&D has developed many specialised products beyond cables for
various customers in various industries. This is being successfully deployed by the
customer.
7. New areas of competence include automotive displays and electronics, braking
systems, actuators and sensors. Multiple products have been added to the Company's profile
in the last year.
b) Expenditure on Research and Development:
Particulars |
2023-24 |
2022-23 |
Salaries, Wages & Bonus |
77.37 |
52.82 |
Cost of materialsconsumed. |
2.06 |
2.20 |
Other expenses |
12.86 |
24.07 |
Total |
92.29 |
79.09 |
c) Technology Absorption, Adaptation, Innovation and particulars of imported
technology:
1) The Company has not imported any technology during the financialyear.
2) The Company has developed innovative products and processes for which patents are
pending.
3) The Company has successfully adopted customer's designs for newtypes of cables,
halogen lamps and other products.
GREEN INITIATIVES:
The Company has initiated a sustainability initiative with the aim of going green and
minimizing our impact on the environment. Like the previous years, this year too, the
Company is publishing only the statutory disclosures in the print version of the Annual
Report.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTFLOW:
The Company earned ?1,525.22 Million and expended ?1,917.48 Million duringthe
financialyear under review.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
Industrial relations have been cordial and constructive, which have helped your Company
to achieve production targets.
DECLARATION BY THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Company has received necessary declarations from each Independent Directors
pursuant to the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that he/she meets
the criteria of Independence laid down in the provisions of Section 149(6) of the
CompaniesAct, 2013.
Further, the Board hereby confirms that all the Independent Directors of the Company
fulfill the conditions as specified in SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulation, 2015 and all the Independent Directors are independent of the
Management.
BOARD EVALUATION:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (as amended from time to time), the Board has
carried out an annual performance evaluation of Independent Directors. The Independent
Directors have carried out evaluation of Non-Independent Directors, Chairman and all the
Committees of the Board.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMMES OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
To familiarize the new inductees with the strategy, operations and functions of the
Company, the Executive Directors/ Senior Managerial Personnel make presentations to the
inductees about the Company's strategy, operations, product and service offerings,
markets, organization structure, finance, human resources, technology, quality, facilities
and risk management at the Board Meetings. The copy of Familiarization Programme of
Independent Directors is available on the website of the Company at www.suprajit.com
(http://www.suprajit.com/investors/compliance/policies-codes/).
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY:
Your Company has adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy on Directors' Appointment
and Remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,
independence of a Director and other matters as provided under the provisions of Section
178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Policy is available at the website of the Company
at www.suprajit.com
(http://suprajit.com/investors/compliance/policies-codes/).
COMPOSITION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The Company has complied with the requirements of Section 177 of the Companies Act,
2013 and Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, relating to the composition of the Audit Committee. During the
financial year, the composition of the Audit Committee was as follows:
Mrs. Bharati Rao-Chairperson Mr. K. Ajith Kumar Rai - Member Mr. Harish HV- Member
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
Your Company has formulated the Whistle Blower Policy with a view to provide a
mechanism for Employees and Directors of the Company to approach the Compliance
Officers/the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company in compliance with Section
177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Details of the Whistle Blower Policy are explained in the
Report on Corporate Governance and Whistle Blower Policy of the Company is available on
the website of the Company at www.suprajit.com(http://suprajit.com/investors/compliance/p
olicies-codes/).
AUDITORS:
i. Statutory Auditors:
The Members of the Company at the 32nd (Thirty Second) Annual General Meeting of the
Company held on November 11, 2017, appointed Messrs S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP,
Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101049W/E300004) as Statutory Auditors of the
Company for a period of 5 (Five) years and on the 37th (Thirty Seventh) Annual General
Meeting the Statutory Auditors of the Company appointed for a second term of 5 (five)
consecutive years i.e from conclusion of 37th Annual General Meeting till conclusion
of42nd AnnualGeneralMeeting.
ii. Cost Auditors:
Messrs G NV Associates, Cost Accountants, Bengaluru was appointed as the Cost Auditors
of your Company for the financialyear 2023-24.
iii. Secretarial Auditor:
The Board has appointed Mr. Parameshwar G. Bhat, a Practising Company Secretary
(Membership No.FCS-8860), Bangalore, as the Secretarial Auditor as per the provisions of
Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 for the financial year 2023-24. The Secretarial
Audit Report issued by him is enclosed as "Annexure-7" to this Report.
QUALIFICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR ADVERSE REMARKS OR DISCLAIMERS MADE BY THE STATUTORY
AUDITORS
There are no qualifications or adverse remarks in the Statutory Auditors' Report which
require any explanation from the Board of Directors. The Statutory Auditors have expressed
an unmodified opinion in the audit reports in respect of the Audited standalone and
consolidated Financial Statements for the financialyear ended March 31,2024.
Further, there are also no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or
disclaimers made by Secretarial Auditor in his Secretarial Audit Report.
REGULATORY / COURT ORDERS:
There were no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or
Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (HSE):
The Company's efforts towards reinforcing a positive safety culture have resulted in
reduction of total lost time due to Injuries this year. Similarly, the lost Time Injury
Frequency Rate reduced from a year ago.
Further, during the financialyear, no occupational illness case was reported. Due to
continued efforts to conserve water and energy, specific water and energy consumption also
got reduced.
The Company has demonstrated its commitment to HSE by Establishing HSE Policy, same was
communicated across the plants, Employees and interested parties (made available through
website) and all the new manufacturing plants have been certified for Environmental
Management System (ISO 14001:2015) during the year.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION
AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company has in place a Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of
the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal)
Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints
received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary,
trainees) are covered under this Policy.
Summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off during the financial
year 2023-24:
No. of complaints received: NIL
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with Rule 5 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in respect of employees
of the Company, will be provided upon request. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the
Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding
the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company
up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any Member is interested in
obtaininga copy thereof, such member may write to the Company Secretary in this regard.
The ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median employee's remuneration
and other details in terms of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,
are forming part of this report as "Annexure -8".
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Company complies with applicable mandatory secretarial standards issued by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
CAUTIONARY NOTE:
Management Discussion and Analysis forming part of this Report is in compliance with
Corporate Governance Standards, SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 with the Stock Exchanges and such statements may be "forward
looking" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual
results could differ materially from those expressed or implied. Important factors that
could make a difference to the Company's operations include economic conditions affecting
demand/supply and price conditions in the domestic and overseas markets/currency
fluctuations in which the Company operates, changes in the Government regulations, tax
laws and
other statutes and other incidental factors. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The Directors place on record their appreciation for valuable contribution made by
employees at all levels, active support and encouragement received from various
Governmental agencies, Company's Bankers, Customers, vendors, distributors,
BusinessAssociates and otherAcquaintances.
Your Directors recognize the continued support extended by all the Shareholders and
gratefully acknowledge with a firm belief that the support and trust will continue in the
future.
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For and on behalf of the Board |
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K Ajith Kumar Rai |
Place: Bengaluru |
Chairman |
Date: May29, 2024 |
(DIN: 01160327) |