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DIRECTORS' REPORT
To
The Members
AION-TECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED
The Board of Directors are pleased to present the Company's 31st Annual
Report and the Company's audited financial statements (standalone and consolidated) for
the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
The financial highlights of the Company for the year ended on 31st March,
2025 are summarized as below:
|
(Rs. In Millions Except Otherwise Stated) |
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Revenue from Operations |
868.09 |
790.08 |
889.00 |
932.76 |
Other Income |
33.95 |
12.33 |
34.17 |
12.46 |
Total Expenses |
849.26 |
752.13 |
915.54 |
934.40 |
Operating Profit (PBIDT) |
52.78 |
50.28 |
7.63 |
10.82 |
Interest |
7.32 |
5.70 |
10.69 |
10.18 |
Depreciation & Amortization expense |
22.95 |
15.95 |
23.51 |
17.07 |
Profit before Exceptional Items & Tax |
22.51 |
28.63 |
(26.57) |
(16.43) |
Exceptional Items - Profit on sale of land |
156.35 |
00.00 |
156.35 |
00.00 |
Profit before Tax |
178.86 |
28.63 |
129.78 |
(16.43) |
Current Tax |
30.17 |
7.80 |
30.19 |
7.94 |
Previous Year Taxes |
0.48 |
(1.16) |
0.49 |
(1.16) |
Deferred Tax |
0.08 |
(1.40) |
0.08 |
(1.40) |
Profit for the year |
148.13 |
23.39 |
99.02 |
(21.81) |
Other Comprehensive Income - Net of Taxes |
71.08 |
0.17 |
74.69 |
(0.75) |
Total Comprehensive Income for the Year |
219.21 |
23.56 |
173.71 |
(22.56) |
Equity Share Capital (3,45,82,066 Shares of Rs. 10/- each) |
345.82 |
345.82 |
345.82 |
345.82 |
E.P.S (After Prior Period Items) (Rupees) |
4.29 |
0.68 |
2.86 |
(0.63) |
Net Worth |
818.98 |
599.78 |
958.48 |
670.73 |
Book Value in Rs. (Face Value of Rs. 10/- each) |
23.68 |
17.34 |
27.72 |
19.40 |
STATE OF AFFAIRS/GENERAL REVIEW OF OPERATIONS:
Standalone:
During the year under review, your Company has achieved Standalone turnover of
Rs.868.09 million as against a turnover of Rs. 790.08 million during the previous year.
The Standalone Net Profit was Rs.148.13 million during the year in comparison to Net
Profit of Rs. 23.39 million during the previous year. Current year profit includes
Rs.156.35 million, which was on account of profit on sale of land.
Consolidated:
During the year under review, your Company has achieved a consolidated turnover of Rs.
889 million as compared to Rs. 932.76 million for the previous financial year. This slight
reduction in turnover was due to sale of entire stake in Wowtruck Technologies Private
Limited, which happened during the year under report. The Consolidated Net Profit for the
year 2024-25 was Rs. 99.02 million in comparison to Net Loss Rs.21.81 million during the
previous year. Current year profit includes Rs.156.35 million, which was on account of
profit on sale of land.
TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVES:
No amount has been transferred to General Reserves during the year.
DIVIDEND:
With a view to conserve cash for future growth opportunities, your Board has not
recommended any dividend for the financial year 2024-25.
SHARE CAPITAL:
On March 10, 2025, the Authorized Share Capital of the Company has been increased from
Rs.50 crore to Rs.80 crore. Hence, as at the end of the financial year, the Authorized
Share Capital of the company is Rs. 80,00,00,000 (Rupees Eighty Crores Only) divided into
8,00,00,000 (Eight Crores Only) equity shares of Rs. 10/- each and the Paid-up capital of
the company is Rs. 34,58,20,660/- (Rupees Thirty Four Crores, Fifty Eight Lakhs, Twenty
Thousand, Six Hundred and Sixty Only) divided in to 3,45,82,066 (Three Crores Forty Five
Lakhs Eighty Two Thousand Sixty Six Only) equity shares of Rs 10/- each.
However, post the financial year end date, on May 12, 2025, the Board had allotted
1,76,79,770 equity shares of Rs.10/- each at a valuation of Rs.110/- per share. The Board
at its meeting held on February 13, 2025 took a decision to acquire controlling stake in
ETO Motors Private Limited by acquiring the equity shares from the existing shareholders
of ETO Motors by way of swap of shares. AION-Tech's decision to take a controlling stake
in ETO Motors aligns with its long-term strategy to build a comprehensive zero-emissions
and clean energy platform. This move strengthens its position in the sustainable mobility
and energy sector, accelerates innovation, and provides significant long-term value for
investors, stakeholders, and the broader market. Pursuant to this arrangement, the
existing shareholders of ETO Motors were issued one share against their one share in ETO
Motors Private Limited. Post this acquisition, the holding of the Company in ETO Motors
stood at 58.50%, thus ETO Motors has become a subsidiary of the Company with effect from
May 12, 2025.
As on March 31, 2025, except Mr. Paul Sashikumar Lam having 757 shares, none of the
other Directors of the Company hold shares or convertible instruments of the Company.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN (ESOP):
As the members are already aware, the Company had already obtained the necessary
approvals for 'Goldstone Technologies Limited Employee Stock Option Plan-2022' ('GTLESOP
2022'). The Company has also received Inprincipal Approval for listing of upto maximum of
17,29,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each to be allotted pursuant to the Goldstone
Technologies Employees Stock Option Scheme, 2022 from the Stock Exchanges namely BSE Ltd
and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on 15th December, 2023. The company has not
made any allotment during the year under review under the Scheme. Any further updates on
the same will be disseminated to the members through announcements to the stock exchanges.
ACCOUNTING TREATMENT
There is no change in accounting treatment in the year under review, as compared to
previous Financial Year.
CHANGES IN DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
During the year under the review the following changes took place:
Appointments:
Based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and
approval of the Board, Mr. Adalat Srikanth has been appointed as the Company Secretary and
Compliance Officer (Key Managerial Personnel) of the Company, with effect from November
15, 2024.
After the closure of the financial year 2024-25, Ms. Mounika Reddy (DIN:
11111376) was appointed as an Additional Director in the category of Independent Director
with effect from August 11,2025 in the Board Meeting held on August 11, 2025. Pursuant to
the provisions of Section 161 of the Companies Act, 2013, Ms. Mounika will hold office up
to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Moreover, in terms of Regulation 17(1C)
of the Listing Regulations, the Company is required to obtain approval of shareholders for
the appointment of an Independent Director at the next general meeting or within a time
period of three months from the date of appointment, whichever is earlier. The board
recommends the Special Resolution set out at item no. 4 of the Notice for the 31st
PEOPLE, PROCESS, TECHNOLOGY
Annual General Meeting for approval of the members. Brief profile of Ms. Mounika has
been given in the Notice convening the 31st Annual General Meeting.
Resignations:
Mrs. Niralee Rasesh Kotdawala, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Key
Managerial Personnel) of the Company, has resigned with effect from September 5, 2024
Mr. Pavan Chavali has resigned as Managing Director and also as Director of the
Company with effect from September 26, 2024;
Mr. K S Sarma, Independent Director ceased to be the Director of the Company
with effect from September 26, 2024 consequent to the expiry of his second term as
Independent Director.
Retire by Rotation:
Based on the terms of appointment, executive directors and the non-executive and
non-Independent chairman are subject to retirement by rotation. Accordingly, Mr. Bernd
Michael Perschke (DIN 10194539) retires by rotation at the 31st Annual General
Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. Brief profile of Mr. Bernd
Michael Perschke has been given in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting. Based
on performance evaluation and the recommendation of the nomination and remuneration
committee, the Board recommends his re-appointment.
Key Managerial Personnel
In accordance with the provisions of Section(s) 2(51), and 203 of the Companies Act,
2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014, the following are the Key Managerial Personnel as on the Board's Report date:
Mr. Seetepalli Venkat Raghunand - Whole-Time Director
Mr. Vithal VSSNK Popuri - Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Adalat Srikanth - Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
BOARD EVALUATION:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the applicable regulations of
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements),
Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance, the
directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination
& Remuneration and Stakeholders' Relationship Committees. The manner in which the
evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was completed during the year
under review. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non-Independent Directors
was carried out by the Independent Directors and Non-Executive Directors. The Board of
Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ('MCA') vide Notification No. G.S.R. 804(E) dated
October 22, 2019 and effective from December 01,2019 has introduced the provision relating
to inclusion of names of Independent Directors in the Data Bank maintained by Indian
Institute of Corporate Affairs ('MCA'). All Independent Directors of your Company are
registered with IICA.
In the opinion of the Board, the independent directors possess the requisite integrity,
experience, expertise, proficiency and qualifications.
REMUNERATION POLICY:
The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee
framed and adopted a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and other employees and their remuneration.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is placed on website of the Company at https:/
/www.aiontech.ai/ investor-corner/other-polices.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy and other matters provided in Section 178(3) of
the Act and Regulation 19 of SEBI Listing Regulations have been disclosed in the Corporate
Governance Report, which forms part of this Report.
MEETINGS:
During the year under review, 9 (Nine) Board Meetings, 6 (Six) Audit Committee
Meetings, 3 (Three) Nomination and Remuneration Committee Meeting, 5 (Five) Stakeholder
Relationship Committee Meetings and 1 (One) Independent Directors Meeting were convened
and held. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
The Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the Secretarial Standards
issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Meetings of Board of Directors
(SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2).
The intervening gap between the Meetings were within the period prescribed under the
Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:
There are various Board constituted Committees as stipulated under the Act and Listing
Regulations namely Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders
Relationship Committee. Brief details pertaining to composition, terms of reference,
meetings held and attendance of these Committees during the year have been enumerated in
the Corporate Governance Report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
During the year, all recommendations of Audit Committee were approved by the Board of
Directors.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The details on the familiarization program for Independent Directors are reported in
the Corporate Governance Report.
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
In terms of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors would like to
state 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 had 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 affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of
the profit and loss of the company for that period;
c) the directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate
accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the
assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d) the directors had prepared the annual accounts 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; and
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.
SUBSIDIARIES AND ASSOCIATES:
Members may note that in line with the Company's vision to expand its product offerings
and contribute to sustainable development, the Company has initiated the development of a
SaaS-based zero emissions fleet solutions product three quarters ago. The product is now
in advanced stage of development and is on track for a pilot launch. With a view to
complete the development of this product by an independent entity, the Company has
incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary during the financial year and this Subsidiary has
come into existence on December 19, 2024.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has two wholly owned subsidiary Companies:
a) Staytop Systems Inc., having its Registered Office situated at 9660 Falls of
Neuse Rd., Ste. 138 Unit 161, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615 and
b) Roqit Green Fleet Digital Solutions Private Limited, having its Registered
Office at 6th Floor, AIC Atal Incubation, Wing C, Plot 1/C, Survey No. 83/1,
Madhapur, Shaikpet, Hyderabad - 500 081, Telangana, India.
During the year under review, Wowtruck Technologies Private Limited (formerly known as
Equitas Technologies Private Limited) having its Registered Office situated at 601, 6h
Floor, Phase I, Spencer Plaza, 769, Anna Salai, Mount Road, Chennai - 600002, Tamil Nadu,
has ceased to be the Subsidiary of the Company with effect from October 03, 2024 on
account of sale of entire stake by the Company.
During the year under review, the Company has invested Rs.61 lakhs in Roqit Greenfleet
Digital Solutions Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Apart from
this, no further investments were made in the subsidiaries. Other than the above no other
company is Associate or Joint Venture during the year under review.
Out of the above two subsidiaries, M/s. Staytop Systems Inc is a material subsidiary of
the Company as per the thresholds laid down under Regulation 16 of Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015. The
Company has framed a policy on Material Subsidiaries as approved by the Board and the same
has been uploaded on the Company's website https://www.aiontech.ai/investor-
corner/other-polices.
Pursuant to sub-section (3) of section 129 of the Act, the statement containing the
salient feature of the financial statement of a company's subsidiary or subsidiaries,
associate company or companies and joint venture or ventures is in the prescribed format
AOC-1 are appended as "ANNEXURE - 1 " to the Board's report.
As informed in the previous paragraphs, post the financial year end date, consequent to
the acquisition of controlling stake in ETO Motors Private Limited by the Company, ETO
Motors Private Limited has become the subsidiary of the Company with effect from May 12,
2025. Since ETO Motors Private Limited has a wholly owned subsidiary by the name ETO
Mobility Services Private Limited, this company has become a step-down subsidiary of the
Company with effect from May 12, 2025.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The Board of Directors ('the Board') reviewed the affairs of the Subsidiaries. In
accordance with Section 129 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable Accounting
Standards, the Company has prepared consolidated financial statements of the Company and
its subsidiaries which will form part of the Annual Report.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Audited financial
statements including the consolidated financial statements and related information of the
Company and audited accounts of each of its subsidiaries are available on website of the
Company https://www.aiontech.ai/ investor-corner/result-reports. These documents will also
be available for inspection during the business hours at the registered office of the
Company.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
At AION-TECH, we maintain a system of well- established policies and procedures for
internal control of operations and activities. We constantly strive to integrate the
entire organization, strategic support functions, such as finance, human resources, and
regulatory affairs into core operations, such as Analytics segment, consulting services
and license reselling, technical, support, and the supply chain. The internal audit
function is further strengthened in conjunction with the statutory auditors to monitor
statutory and operational matters. Adherence to statutory compliance is a key focus area
for the entire leadership team of the Company.
The Audit Committee deliberated with the members of the management, considered the
systems as laid down and met the internal auditors and statutory auditors to ascertain
their views on the internal financial control systems. The Audit Committee satisfied
itself to the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal financial control system as laid
down and kept the Board of Directors informed. Internal Audit system brings significant
issues to the attention of the Audit Committee for periodic review. However, the Company
recognizes that no matter how the internal control framework is, it has inherent
limitations and accordingly, periodic audits and reviews ensure that such systems are
updated on regular intervals.
DEPOSITS:
The deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 were neither accepted
during the year nor remained unpaid or unclaimed as at the end of the financial year
2024-25. As such, there has been no default in repayment of deposits or payment of
interest thereon at the beginning or at the end of the year.
COST RECORDS:
Maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under Section 148(1)
of the Companies Act, 2013, is not applicable on the Company. Accordingly, such records
are not made and maintained.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
As per the provisions of Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013, every company having net
worth of rupees five hundred crore or more or turnover of rupees one thousand crore or
more or a net profit of rupees five crore or more, during immediately preceding financial
year shall constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Board. During the
year under review, the provisions of Section 135 of the Act relating to Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) were not applicable to the Company.
INSURANCE:
All the properties of your Company including its building, systems, servers &
Machinery has been covered by adequate Insurance Coverage. The Company has in place a
D&O Policy which is renewed every year. It covers directors (including independent
directors) and officers of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Board is of the opinion
that the quantum and risks presently covered are adequate.
AUDITORS:
Statutory Auditors:
M/s. P. Murali & Co., Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad were appointed as the
statutory auditors of the Company by the Board of Directors of the Company in their
meeting held on May 27, 2022 for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years commencing from the
conclusion of the 28th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 33rd
Annual General Meeting. The appointment was also approved by the members of the Company by
way Ordinary Resolution in the 28th Annual General Meeting of the Company held
on 28th September, 2022.
Pursuant to the amendments made to Section 139 by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017,
effective from May 7, 2018, the requirement of seeking ratification of the members for
appointment of Statutory Auditors has been withdrawn. In view of the same, the
ratification of members for continuance of appointed M/s. P. Murali & Co., Chartered
Accountants, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company, will not be sought in the ensuing
Annual General Meetings.
The Audit Committee of your Company meets periodically with Statutory Auditors and
Internal Auditors to review the performance of the Internal Audit, to discuss the nature
and scope of statutory auditors functions, and to discuss auditing, internal control and
financial reporting issues. To ensure complete independence, the statutory auditor and the
internal auditor have full access to the Members of the Audit Committee to discuss any
matter of substance.
The Report of the Auditors for the year ended March 31, 2025 forming part of this
Annual Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, observation, adverse remark
or disclaimer.
Internal Auditors:
M/s. CKS & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Hyderabad were appointed as internal
Auditors for conducting the internal audit of the company for the financial year 2024-25.
The main thrust of internal audit is to test and review controls, appraisal of risks and
business processes, besides benchmarking controls with best practices in the industry.
The summary of Significant Audit Observations along with recommendations and its
implementations are reviewed by the Audit Committee on a periodical basis and concerns, if
any, are reported to Board. There were no adverse remarks or qualification on accounts of
the Company from the Internal Auditor.
Secretarial Auditor:
The company had appointed M/s. Prathap Satla & Associates, Practising Company
Secretaries, Hyderabad to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial
year 2024-25 pursuant to provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The
Secretarial Audit report for the financial year 2024-25 is annexed herewith as "ANNEXURE
- 3" to the Board Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark. During the year under review, the Company
has complied with the applicable provisions of the Secretarial Standards.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of the Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and basis the recommendation
of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of your Company appointed M/s. Prathap
Satla & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, Hyderabad as Secretarial Auditors
of the Company for a term of five (5) consecutive financial years (FY) commencing from FY
202526 to FY 2029-30, subject to the approval of Members in ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
M/s. Prathap Satla & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, have provided
their consent to be appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of five
(5) consecutive Financial Years (FY) commencing from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30 and also
confirmed that they are not disqualified to be appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the
Company. They have also confirmed that they have subjected themselves to the peer review
process of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and hold a valid
certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICSI.
The appropriate resolution seeking approval of the Members of the Company for the
appointment of M/s. Prathap Satla &
Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, Hyderabad as Secretarial Auditors of the
Company is being placed in the Notice of 31st Annual General Meeting.
Annual Secretarial Compliance Report:
M/s. Prathap Satla & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, Hyderabad had
undertaken an audit for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 and accordingly issued the
Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the year ended 31st March, 2025, with
all applicable compliances as per SEBI's Regulations and Circulars/Guidelines issued
thereunder. The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report issued by M/s. Prathap Satla &
Associates, Practising Company Secretaries, Hyderabad had been submitted to the Stock
Exchanges.
Reporting of frauds by auditors:
During the year under review, neither the statutory auditors nor the secretarial
auditor has reported any instances of fraud committed against the Company by its officers
or employees to the audit committee, under Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Board has devised proper systems and processes for complying with the requirements
of applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of
India (ICSI) and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section
186 of The Companies Act, 2013 are given in Note no. 32 of Standalone Financial Statements
and to Note no. 32 of Consolidated Financial Statements.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES:
There are no materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with
Promoters, Key Managerial Personnel or with entities where promoter/KMPs /Directors are
interested and other related parties who may have potential conflict of interest with the
Company. All the related party transactions which were entered into by the Company during
the year under review, were on arms' length basis and in the ordinary course of business.
The related party transactions are disclosed in the notes to the accounts, as per the
relevant accounting standards.
The Company has not entered into any Material Related Party Transactions, other than
what is disclosed in this Report elsewhere, as per the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 and a confirmation to this effect as required under section 134(3)(h) of the
Companies Act, 2013 is given in Form AOC-2 as ANNEXURE - 2, which forms part of
this Annual Report.
During the year, pursuant to Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, all related
party transactions were placed before the Audit Committee for approval and also disclosed
to the stock exchanges as per requirement. The same are also available on the website of
the Company.
A Policy on materiality of RPTs stipulating the threshold limits and also on dealing
with, pursuant to SEBI Listing Regulations has been placed on the Company's website
https:// www.aiontech.ai /investor-corner/.
RISK MANAGEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134 (3) (n) and Regulation 21 of Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015 read with
relevant provisions of the Companies Act 2013, the Company is implementing all measures to
mitigate and manage the risk including identification therein of elements of risk if any
which in the opinion of the Board may threaten the existence of the company.
At present the company has not identified any element of risk which may threaten the
existence of the company.
PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:
Pursuant to SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 as amended, the
Company has adopted the Code of Internal Procedures and Conduct for Regulating, Monitoring
and Reporting of Trading by Designated Persons and their Immediate Relatives along with
Code of Fair Disclosures and a copy of the same are available on company's website at
https://www.aiontech.ai/investor-corner.
The Company has also implemented a structured digital database for maintaining records
of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information and to ensure compliance with Regulation 3 (5)
of SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 2015.
POLICIES UNDER SEBI (LODR) REGULATIONS 2015:
We seek to promote and follow the highest level of ethical standards in all our
business transactions guided by our value system. The Board has formulated and adopted,
inter alia, the following policies as required under Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015:
Code of Conduct for Board of Directors and Senior Management.
Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading.
Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions and on dealing with Related
Party Transactions
Policy on Material Subsidiary
Archival Policy
Determination of Materiality of Events
Preservation of Documents Policy
All the policies adopted are hosted on the website of the Company https://www.
aiontech.ai/investor-corner. The policies are reviewed periodically by the Board and
updated as needed.
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
As per the provisions of the Section 177 (9) & (10) of the Companies Act 2013, and
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board
adopted a Vigil Mechanism called 'Whistle Blower Policy' for directors and employees to
report the management /Audit Committee instances of unethical behavior, actual or
suspected, fraud or violation of company's code of conduct or ethics policy. There were no
allegations/disclosures/concerns received during the year under review in terms of the
vigil mechanism established by the Company.
The Vigil Mechanism also provided adequate safeguards against victimization of
employees who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman
of the Audit committee in exceptional cases further it has also been uploaded in the
Company's web site; https://www.aiontech.ai/investor-corner/
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE:
Your Company strongly supports the rights of all its employees to work in an
environment free from all forms of harassment. In order to comply with provisions of the
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
and Rules framed thereunder, the Company has formulated and implemented a policy on
prevention, prohibition and redressal of complaints related to sexual harassment of women
at the workplace. All women employees permanent, temporary or contractual are covered
under the above policy. The policy aims to provide protection to Employees at the
workplace.
An Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) has been set up in compliance with the said Act.
To build awareness in this area, the Company has been conducting awareness sessions during
induction. During the year under review, no complaints pertaining to sexual harassment of
women employees were reported.
EXTRACT OF ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to Section 92 (3) (a) and 134 (3) (a) of the Act and the Companies (Management
and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return for the financial year 2024-25 is
available on the website of the Company at www.aiontech. at/investor-corner
LISTING ON STOCK EXCHANGES:
Presently, the Company's Shares are listed on BSE Limited (BSE) and National Stock
Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The Company confirms that it has paid Annual Listing Fees
due to all the Stock Exchanges where the Company's securities are listed for the year
2025-26.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORTS:
As per the Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the Securities and Exchange Board
of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations, 2015 the
Corporate Governance and Management Discussion & Analysis Report, which form an
integral part of this Report, are attached as "ANNEXURE - 4" and "ANNEXURE
- 5" respectively, together with the Certificate from the auditors of the Company
regarding compliance with the requirements of Corporate Governance.
WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR AND CFO CERTIFICATION:
As required under the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Whole-Time Director and the
CFO Certification is attached to Corporate Governance Report.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS AND STATEMENT ON COMPLIANCE OF CODE OF CONDUCT
The Company has received necessary declaration from each independent director under
Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013, that he/ she meets the criteria of
independence laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25
of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with Schedule IV
of the Act and the Company's Code of Conduct.
In terms of Regulations 25(8) of the Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors
have confirmed that he/ she meets the criteria of independence as provided in clause (b)
of subregulation (1) of regulation 16 and that they are not aware of any circumstance or
situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact
their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and
without any external influence.
During the year, Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or
transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of
expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the Board of Directors
and Committee(s). The Directors possess integrity, expertise and experience in their
respective fields.
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURES:
None of the Independent/Non-Executive Directors have any pecuniary relationship or
transactions with the Company which in the Judgment of the Board may affect the
independence of the Directors.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY:
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the
Company that have occurred between the end of the financial year i.e. 31st
March, 2025 to which the financial statements relate and the date of the Report except for
the fact that as
approved by the Board at its meeting held on February 13, 2025 and also as approved by
the Members at their meeting held on March 10, 2025, the Company has completed the
Preferential Allotment of shares for consideration other than cash, i.e., by way of swap
of shares, and acquired controlling stake in ETO Motors Private Limited. As this allotment
was made by the Company on May 12, 2025, ETO Motors Private Limited has become the
subsidiary of the Company with effect from that date. The Company has received all the
required approvals from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the BSE Limited and National
Stock Exchange of India Limited.
PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY/TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS
AND OUTGOINGS:
Information on conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange and
outgo as required under sec 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the
companies (Account) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith as "ANNEXURE - 6".
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section
197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 ('Rules') are enclosed as "ANNEXURE - 7"
to the Board's report.
During the year, none of the employees is drawing a remuneration of Rs. 1,02,00,000/-
and above per annum or Rs. 8,50,000/- and above in aggregate per month, the limits
specified under the Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 5(2) and
5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014.
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.
Members who are 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 days of the Company upto
the date of the 31st Annual General Meeting.
PERSONNEL:
Personnel relations have remained very cordial during the period.
GOING CONCERN STATUS:
There were no significant and material orders passed by Regulators or Courts or
Tribunal impacting the Company's going concern status and/or its future operations.
OTHER DISCLOSURES:
a) Withdrawal of Rights Issue:
The Board, at its meeting held on February 13, 2025 has decided to withdraw the Rights
Issue proposal which was earlier approved by the Board of Directors at their meetings held
on April 29, 2024 and on November 09, 2023.
b) Termination of Joint venture with Quantron AG:
The Board, at its meeting held on February 13, 2025 has decided to terminate the Joint
Venture Agreement dated November 09, 2023 entered into with Quantron AG, Germany by the
Company, consequent to the initiation of insolvency proceedings against Quantron in
Germany.
C. Demat of Promoter Holding:
As on March 31, 2025, 100% of the Promoter and Promoter Group shareholding of the
Company is held in dematerialization form in compliance with Regulation 31 of SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors convey their sincere thanks to ICICI Bank and State Bank of India for
their support, guidance and assistance.
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation, for the contribution made by
the employees at all levels but for whose hard work, and support, your Company's
achievements would not have been possible. Your Directors also wish to thank its
customers, dealers, agents, suppliers, consultants, investors for their continued support
and faith reposed in the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of |
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AION-TECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
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Sd/- |
Paul Sashikumar Lam |
Seetepalli Venkat |
Director |
Raghunand |
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Whole-Time Director |
(DIN: 00016679) |
(DIN: 10267020) |
Place: Hyderabad |
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Date: 29.08.2025 |
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