The Members
Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited
Mumbai
Your Directors have immense pleasure to present the 26th (Twenty Sixth)
Board's Report on the Business and Operations of the Company and the Financial
Accounts for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The Company's financial performance for the year ended March 31,
2025, is summarised below:
(Amount in Lakhs)
|
Consolidated |
Standalone |
Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 (Restated) |
2024-25 |
2023-24 (Restated) |
Total Income |
1,61,225.00 |
88,065.72 |
1,61,259.42 |
88,063.50 |
Less: Expenditure |
1,30,805.56 |
68,220.31 |
1,30,755.37 |
68,203.20 |
Add/(Less): Exceptional Items |
(401.88) |
- |
(401.88) |
- |
Profit/(Loss) before Tax |
30,047.56 |
19,845.41 |
30,102.17 |
19,860.30 |
Tax Expense (including Previous Year Tax
Adjustment) |
7,155.09 |
5,323.56 |
7,153.64 |
5,312.45 |
Profit/(Loss) after Tax |
22,892.47 |
14,521.85 |
22,948.52 |
14,547.85 |
2. OPERATIONS & STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
During the year under review, the Company along with its subsidiaries
executed 1,524 MWp projects. This resulted in EPC revenues of 1,55,931.22 Lakhs. The
Company's solar plants generated revenues of 2,538.38 Lakhs. The year saw crossing
significant milestones both in order wins and executions. The unexecuted order book of the
Company now stands at 3,263 MWp.
On Standalone basis the Company clocked revenues of 1,59,746.14 lakhs
as against 87,617.86 Lakhs. At Consolidated level the Company achieved revenues of
1,59,774.79 Lakhs as against 87,650.27 Lakhs. Profits grew in line with revenues. Your
company achieved Profit After Tax of 22,948.52 Lakhs as against 14,547.85 Lakhs on
Standalone basis. Consolidated Profit After Tax stood at 22,892.47 Lakhs as against
14,521.85 Lakhs.
3. DIVIDEND AND RESERVES
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company has
declared an interim dividend of Re. 1/- (50%) per equity share having a face value of 2/
- each on the paid-up equity share capital of the Company. Further the Directors do not
recommend any final dividend for the financial year 2024-25.
The Company does not propose to transfer any amount to reserves.
In terms of the regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board approved and adopted Dividend
Distribution Policy of the Company. The policy is disclosed on the website of the listed
entity and can be accessed at https://
waareertl.com/static/media/Code-and-Policy-Dividend-Distribution-Policy-20240320075231.pdf.
4. SHARE CAPITAL
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has authorized Equity Share Capital
of 21,31,00,000/- consisting of 10,65,50,000 equity shares of 2/- each.
The Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital of the Company is
20,84,93,138/- dividing into 10,42,46,569 fully paid up Equity Share of 2/- each.
The Company has issued 97,304 equity shares of 2/- each to eligible
employees under its Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited - Employee Stock Options Plan
2022" ("Waaree RTL ESOP 2022").
The Company has not issued any equity shares with differential rights
during the year under review and hence no information as per provisions of Rule 4(4) of
the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year
under review and hence no information as per provisions of Rule 8(13) of the Companies
(Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
There are no shares held by trustees for the benefit of employees and
hence no disclosure under Rule 16(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures)
Rules, 2014 has been furnished.
5. EMPLOYEES STOCK OPTION SCHEME (ESOP)
The Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited - Employee Stock Options Plan
2022" ("Waaree RTL ESOP 2022") was approved by the Members of the Company
by Special Resolution passed by Postal Ballot on June 25, 2022. The Company has granted
5,463 stock options to the eligible employee under the Waaree RTL ESOP 2022 during the
year under review. Each option, when exercised, would entitle the holder to subscribe for
one equity share of the Company of face value 2/- each. Further the Company has issued
97,304 equity shares of 2/- each to eligible employees under its Waaree Renewable
Technologies Limited - Employee Stock Options Plan 2022" ("Waaree RTL ESOP
2022").
A certificate from the Secretarial Auditor on the implementation of
Waaree RTL ESOP 2022 will be placed at the ensuing Annual General Meeting for inspection
by the Members. 2,43,602 stock options exercisable as on March 31, 2025.
The particulars with regard to stock options as on March 31, 2025, as
required to be disclosed pursuant to the provisions of Companies (Share Capital and
Debentures) Rules, 2014 read with the applicable SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and
Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, are set out at Annexure-1 to this Report.
The Scheme is avaliable on the website of the Company at
https://waareertl.com/wp-content/ uploads/2025/02/Amended-ESOP-Scheme. pdf and
https://waareertl.com/wp-content/ uploads/2025/02/Original-ESOP-Scheme.pdf
6. SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATES COMPANIES
As on March 31, 2025 the Company has the following subsidiary:
Waasang Solar One Private Limited (51% shareholding)
Sunsational Solar Private Limited (Wholly Owned Subsidiary)
Sunsantional Energy Private Limited (Wholly Owned Subsidiary)
Further the a also incorporated a Wholly Owned
Subsidiary under the name Sunsational Power Private Limited with effect
from 20th May 2025.
The National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT"), Mumbai Bench has
by their order dated 21/03/2024, further revised by Corrigendum order on 24/05/2024,
approved the Scheme of Amalgamation ("Scheme") of between Sangam Rooftop Solar
Private Limited (Transferor Company 01), Waaree PV Technologies Private Limited
(Transferor Company 02), and Waasang Solar Private Limited (Transferor Company 03), all
wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, with the Company. The Appointed date of the
Scheme is 01/04/2022. The said scheme has been made effective from 11/06/2024.
Consequently, the above mentioned wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company stand dissolved
without winding up.
The Company has no associate or joint venture Company during the
financial year and as on March 31, 2025.
The details as required under Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014 regarding the performance and financial position of the Subsidiaries, Associates and
Joint Ventures of the Company are provided in Form AOC-1 as Annexure-2, which form
part of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended
March 31, 2025.
7. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the Act and implementation requirements of Indian
Accounting Standards (IND-AS') on accounting and disclosure requirements and as
prescribed by the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
are provided in this Annual Report
Pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement containing the
salient features of the Financial Statements of the Subsidiaries, Associates and Joint
Ventures of the Company in the prescribed form AOC-1 is annexed at Annexure-2 to
this Annual Report Pursuant to Section 136 of the Act, the FinancialStatements of the
Subsidiaries are available on the website of the Company i.e., www.waareertl.com. under
the Investors Section.
8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate
Governance and adheres to the Corporate Governance requirements as stipulated by the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (the SEBI').
The report on Corporate Governance as prescribed in the SEBI Listing
Regulations forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
The requisite certificate from MMJB & Associates LLP, Practising
Company Secretary, confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance along
with a declaration signed by MD of the Company stating that the Members of the Board of
Directors and Senior Management have affirmed the compliance with code of conduct of the
Board of Directors and Senior Management, is attached to the report on Corporate
Governance.
9. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3) (a) of the Act, the
Annual Return as on March 31, 2025 is available on the website of the Company at
https://waareertl.com/static/media/MGT7-25-20250820102418.pdf under Investor relations
tab.
10. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In terms of the provision of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
of Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Hitesh Mehta (DIN: 00207506), Director of
the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible,
seeks re-appointment.
All Independent Directors have furnished the declarations to the
Company confirming that they meet the criteria of Independence as prescribed under Section
149 of the Act and Regulation 16 (1)(b) read with Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing
Regulations and the Board has taken on record the said declarations after undertaking due
assessment of the veracity of the same.
The Company has also received Form DIR-8 from all the Directors
pursuant to Section 164(2) and Rule 14(1) of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of
Directors) Rules, 2014.
Brief profile of the Director seeking re-appointment has been given as
an annexure to the Notice of the ensuing AGM.
During the year under review following appointment and resignations
have taken place:
The tenure of Ms. Anita Jaiswal had expired, and she cessed to be the
Independent Director of the Company with effect from June 19, 2024.
In order of comply with the requirement of Women Independent Director
for top 1000 companies as per SEBI (LODR), Ms. Ambika
Sharma was appointed as Women Independent Director of the Company with
effect from June 20, 2024.
Mr. Sunil Jain was appointed as Independent Director of the Company
with effect from September 27, 2024.
Mr. Dilip Panjwani had resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the
Company with effect from January 31, 2025.
As on March 31, 2025 the following persons were the Key Managerial
Personnel (KMP) of the Company pursuant to Section 2(51) and Section 203 of the Act read
with the Rules framed thereunder: Mr. Pujan P. Doshi : Managing Director Ms. Heema Shah :
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
With effect from April 16, 2025, Mr. Sudhir Arya was appointed
as Independent Director of the Company, Mr. Manmohan Sharma was appointed as Chief
Financial Officer of the Company and Mr. Mitul Mehta had resigned as Independent Director
of the Company.
The shareholders in the 25th Annual General Meeting held on
September 16, 2024, had approved the re-appointment of Mr. PujanDoshi for a period of 5
years with effect from June 15, 2025, to June 14, 2030.With effect from August 26, 2025,
Mr. Viren
Doshi, Mr. Hitesh Mehta and Mr. Sunil Rathi has been appointed as Whole
Time Directors of the Company subject to approval of members in 26th Annual General
Meeting.
11. MEETINGS
A calendar of Board Meetings, Annual General Meeting and Committee
Meetings is prepared and circulated in advance to the Directors of your
Company. The Board of Directors of your Company met 9 (nine) times
during the financial year 2024-25. The details of these Meetings are provided in the
Corporate Governance Section of the Annual Report. The maximum time gap between any two
consecutive Meetings did not exceed one hundred and twenty days.
12. BOARD COMMITTEES
The Board had constituted/re-constituted various Committees in
compliance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations viz.
Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders
Relationship Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and Risk Management
Committee.
All decisions pertaining to the constitution of Committees, appointment
of Members and fixing of terms of reference/role of the Committees are taken by the Board
The details of the role and composition of these Committees, including
the number of Meetings held during the financial year and attendance at these Meetings are
provided in the Corporate Governance Section of the Annual Report.
13. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing
Regulations, the Board has carried out an Annual Evaluation of its own performance,
performance of the Independent Directors and the working of its committees based on the
evaluation criteria specified by Nomination and Remuneration Committee for performance
evaluation process of the Board, its Committees and Directors.
The Board's functioning was evaluated on various aspects,
including, inter-alia, the structure of the Board, Meetings of the Board, functions of the
Board, degree of fulfilment of key responsibilities, establishment, and delineation of
responsibilities to various Committees and effectiveness of Board processes, information
and functioning.
The Committees of the Board were assessed on the degree of fulfilment
of key responsibilities, adequacy of Committee composition and effectiveness of Meetings.
The Directors were evaluated on aspects such as attendance, contribution at Board/
Committee Meetings and guidance/support to the management outside Board/Committee
Meetings.
As mentioned earlier, the performance assessment of Non-Independent
Directors, Board as a whole and the Chairman were evaluated in a separate Meeting of
Independent Directors. The same was also discussed in the Board Meeting. Performance
evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the
Independent Director being evaluated.
14. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTORS,
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has laid down well-defined
criteria, in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy, for selection of candidates for
appointment as Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel.
The said Policy is available on the Company's website and can be
accessed by web link https://
waareertl.com/static/media/Code-and-Policy-Nomination--Remuneration-and-Evaluation-Policy-20240320074421.pdf.
15. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In compliance with the requirements of the SEBI Listing Regulations,
the Company has put in place a familiarization program for Independent Directors to
familiarize them with their role, rights and responsibility as Directors, the operations
of the Company, business overview etc.
The details of the familiarization program are explained in the
Corporate Governance Report and the same is also available on the website of the Company
and can be accessed by web link https://waareertl.com/details-of-familiarization/.
16. A STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO
INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE, AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT
DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE YEAR
The Company has received declaration from the Independent Directors
that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149 of the Act and
Regulation 16 (1)(b) read with Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. In the
opinion of the Board, they fulfil the condition for appointment/re-appointment as
Independent Directors on the Board and possess the attributes of integrity, expertise and
experience as required to be disclosed under Rule 8(5) (iiia) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014.
17. INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS' MEETING
In terms of Schedule IV of the Act and Regulation 25 of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, Independent Directors of the Company are required to hold at least
one meeting in a financial year without the attendance of Non-Independent Directors and
Members of Management.
During the year under review, Independent Directors met separately on
January 31, 2025, inter-alia, for
Evaluation of performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board of
Directors of the Company as a whole.
Evaluation of performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into
views of Executive and Non-Executive Directors; and
Evaluation of the quality, content, and timelines of flow of
information between the Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board to
effectively and reasonably perform its duties.
18. REMUNERATION POLICY FOR DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND
SENIOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has laid down the framework
for remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel in
the Nomination and Remuneration Policy recommended by it and approved by the Board of
Directors. The Policy, inter-alia, defines Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management
Personnel of the Company and prescribes the role of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee. The Policy lays down the criteria for identification, appointment and
retirement of Directors and Senior Management. The Policy broadly lays down the framework
in relation to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management
Personnel. The Policy also provides for the criteria for determining qualifications,
positive attributes and independence of Director and lays down the framework on Board
diversity.
The said Policy is available on the Company's website and can be
accessed by web link www. waareertl.com.
19. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS BY COMPANY
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees and Investments made during the year
as required under the provisions of Section 186 of the Act are given in the notes to the
Financial Statements forming part of Annual Report.
Also, pursuant to Paragraph A (2) of Schedule V of the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015, (SEBI Listing Regulations') particulars of Loans/Advances given to
subsidiaries have been disclosed in the notes to the Financial
Statements forming part of Annual Report.
20. WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/VIGIL MECHANISM
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy to provide a formal
mechanism to the Directors and employees to report their concerns about unethical
behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct or
Ethics Policy. The Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of
employees who avail of the mechanism and provides for direct access to the Chairman of the
Audit Committee. It is affirmed that no person has been denied access to the Audit
Committee.
The said Policy is available on the Company website and can be accessed
by weblink www. waareertl.com .
21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND POLICY
The related party transactions attracting the compliance under the
Companies Act, 2013 and/or the SEBI Listing Regulations were placed before the
Audit Committee and/or Board and/or Members for necessary
review/approval.
The routine related party transactions were placed before the Audit
Committee for its omnibus approval. A statement of all related party transactions entered
was presented before the
Audit Committee on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and
any other related terms and conditions of the transactions.
Transactions to be reported in Form AOC-2 in terms of Section 134 of
the Act read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, with related parties are annexed as Annexure
3.
The Related Party Transactions Policy in line with the requirements of
Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations is available on the Company website and can
be accessed by web link www.waareertl. com .
22. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant and material orders passed by the
Regulators/Courts that would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future
operations.
The National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT"), Mumbai Bench has
by their order dated 21/03/2024, further revised by Corrigendum order on 24/05/2024,
approved the Scheme of Amalgamation ("Scheme") of between Sangam Rooftop Solar
Private Limited (Transferor Company 01), Waaree PV Technologies Private Limited
(Transferor Company 02), and Waasang Solar Private Limited (Transferor Company 03), all
wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, with the Company. The Appointed date of the
Scheme is 01/04/2022. The said scheme has been made effective from 11/06/2024.
Consequently, the above mentioned wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company stand dissolved
without winding up.
23. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT IF ANY, AFFECTING FINANCIAL
POSITION OF THE COMPANY FROM THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR TILL THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the
financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial
year to which the Financial Statements relate and the date of this Report.
24. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of section 134(5) of the Companies Act,
2013, the Directors confirm that;
i. in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended March
31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper
explanation relating to departures, if any;
ii. appropriate accounting policies have been selected and applied
consistently and such judgments and estimates have been made that 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, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date
iii. proper and sufficient care has been taken 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;
iv. the annual accounts have been prepared on a "going
concern" basis; v. proper internal financial controls are laid down and such internal
financial controls are adequate and operating effectively; vi. proper systems to ensure
compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws have been devised and such systems
were adequate and operating effectively.
Your Auditors have opined that the Company has in, all material
respects, maintained adequate internal financial controls over financial reporting and
that they were operating effectively
25. STATUTORY AUDITORS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013
and Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, M/s KKC & Associates LLP, (Formerly
known as Khimji Kunverji & Co. LLP) Chartered Accountants (FRN 105146W/ W100621) were
appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 22nd Annual General Meeting held on
September 30, 2021 for the term of Five years i.e.; from the conclusion of 22nd Annual
General Meeting till the conclusion of 27th Annual General Meeting to be held in 2026. As
required under Section 139 of the Act, the Company has obtained certificate from them to
the effect that their continued appointment, would be in accordance with the conditions
prescribed under the Act and the Rules made thereunder, as may be applicable.
The Auditors' Report is unmodified i.e., it does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark
26. REPORTING OF FRAUD
There was no instance of fraud during the year under review, which
required the Statutory Auditors to report under Section 143(12) of the Act and the Rules
made thereunder.
27. COST AUDIT AND COST RECORDS
Provision of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 are not applicable to the Company during
the financial year under review.
28. SECRETARIAL AUDITTOR AND SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made thereunder, M/s MMJB
& Associates LLP (Peer Review No. 2826/2022), were appointed as
Secretarial Auditor of the Company to carry out the secretarial audit
for FY 2024-25. The report of the Secretarial Auditor for FY 2024-25 is enclosed as
Annexure-4 forming part of this Report. There has been
qualification in the Report of the Secretarial Auditors and management response to the
qualifications are as below:
Sr. No. Qualification |
Management Response |
1. In two instances Designated Employees of
the Listed entity has violated the Code of Conduct with respect to Contra Trade and Pre-
clearance and the listed entity is in the process of reporting to Audit Committee and
taking necessary action. |
The listed entity has taken disciplinary
action and issued warning letter to these employees. Moreover, initiated a thorough review
of these incidents and is in the process of reporting the matter to the Audit Committee
for their consideration. Appropriate corrective actions will be taken in accordance with
the Company's policies and regulatory requirements. Additionally, management is
reinforcing awareness and training on the Code of Conduct to prevent recurrence of such
violations in the future. |
2. In few instances there were delay in
making entry in structured digital database. |
These delays were primarily due to resource
constraints as well as system downtime. To address this, we have implemented the following
corrective measures: Strengthened internal monitoring to ensure timely data entry.
Assigned dedicated personnel to oversee regular updates. Provided refresher training to
relevant staff to reinforce the importance of real-time data entry. Exploring system
automation options to reduce manual intervention and improve efficiency. Management
remains committed to maintaining accurate and timely records and will continue to monitor
this area closely to prevent recurrence. |
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 and other applicable
provisions, if any, of the Act (including any statutory modification or re-enactment
thereof for the time being in force) and the rules made thereunder, as amended from time
to time and pursuant to the Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, as amended, M/s
Makarand M. Joshi & Co. Practicing Company Secretaries are proposed to be appointed as
Secretarial Auditor of the
Company for a term of five consecutive financial years, commencing from
the financial year 2025-26, subject to the approval of Members in the ensuing AGM. The
necessary resolution for appointment of M/s MMJB & Associates LLP, as Secretarial
Auditor form part of the Notice convening the ensuing AGM.
29. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the applicable
SS-1 (Secretarial Standard on Meetings of the
Board of Directors) and SS-2 (Secretarial Standard on General Meetings)
issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the Central
Government under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
30. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND AND EQUITY SHARES TO INVESTOR
EDUCATION AND
PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
Pursuant to Section 124 of the Act read with the Investor Education and
Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund Rules), 2016 (the
IEPF Rules'), during the year under review, no amount of Unclaimed dividend and
corresponding equity shares were due to be transferred to
IEPF account
31. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an adequate system of internal control to ensure that
the resources are used efficiently and effectively so that:
assets are safeguarded and protected against loss from unauthorized use
or disposition.
all significant transactions are authorised, recorded and reported
correctly.
financial and other data are reliable for preparing financial
information.
other data are appropriate for maintaining accountability of assets.
The internal control is supplemented by an extensive internal audits
programme, review by management along with documented policies, guidelines and procedures.
32. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls
commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of its operations. The Company has
policies and procedures in place for ensuring proper and efficient conduct of its
business, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and
errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the timely preparation
of reliable financial information. The Company has adopted accounting policies, which are
in line with the Accounting Standards and the Act
33. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has established a well-documented and robust risk
management framework under the provisions of the Act. Under this framework, risks are
identified across all business processes of the Company on a continuous basis. Once
identified, these risks are managed systematically by categorizing them into Enterprise
Level Risk & Project Level Risk. These risks are further broken down into various
subcategories of risks such as operational, financial, contractual, order book, project
cost and time overrun etc. and proper documentation is maintained in the form of activity
log registers, mitigation reports, and monitored by respective functional heads.
The Company has constituted a Risk Management
Committee on May 19, 2023 as required in term of the provisions of
regulation 21 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 to provide guidance in management of risk and
to support the achievement of corporate objectives, protect staff and business assets and
ensure financial stability.
34. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
The Company has always believed in providing a conducive work
environment devoid of discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment. The
Company has a well formulated Policy on Prevention and Redressal of Sexual Harassment. The
objective of the Policy is to prohibit, prevent and address issues of sexual harassment at
the workplace. This Policy has striven to prescribe a code of conduct for the employees
and all employees have access to the Policy document and are required to strictly abide by
it. The Policy covers all employees, irrespective of their nature of employment and is
also applicable in respect of all allegations of sexual harassment made by an outsider
against an employee.
The Company has duly constituted an Internal Complaints Committee in
line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules
thereunder. During the year 2024-25, no case of Sexual Harassment was reported.
35. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
A brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR') Policy as recommended by the CSR
Committee and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, and
the initiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year are set out in
Annexure-5 of this Report in the prescribed format.
The said Policy is available on the Company's website and can be
accessed by web link https://waareertl.
com/static/media/Code-and-Policy-Corporate-Social-Responsibility-Policy-20240320075329.pdf.
36. ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Your Company is committed to ensure sound
Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) performance related to its
activities, products and services. Your Company is taking continuous steps to develop
Safer Process Technologies and Unit Operations and has been investing heavily in areas
such as Process Automation for increased safety and reduction of human error element.
The Company is committed to continuously take further steps to provide
a safe and healthy environment.
37. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The industrial relations continued to be generally peaceful and cordial
during the year under review.
38. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information relating to the Conservation of Energy, Technology
Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo as required to be disclosed under the
Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure-6 forming part of this Report.
39. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any deposit falling under Chapter V of
the Act during the year under review. There were no such deposits outstanding at the
beginning and end of the FY 2024-25.
40. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Disclosure 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 is annexed to the Report as Annexure-7A.
Statement containing particulars of top 10 employees and the employees
drawing remuneration in excess of limits prescribed under Section 197 (12) of the Act read
with Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in the Annexure-7B forming part of this report.
None of the employees listed in the said Annexur-7B is related to any Director of
the Company.
In terms of proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Report and
Accounts are being sent to the Members, excluding statement containing particulars of top
10 employees and the employees, drawing remuneration in excess of limits prescribed under
Rule 5(2) and (3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014. The said
Statement is also open for inspection. Any member interested in
obtaining a copy of the same may write to the Company Secretary.
41. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, the BRSR,
initiatives taken from an environmental, social,
governance and sustainability perspective in the prescribed format is
attached in Annexure-8.
42. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year 2024-25 as
stipulated under SEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015 has annexed as Annexure-9 of this
Report.
43. DISCLOSURE OF AGREEMENTS
As on date of the notification i.e., June 14, 2023, there was no
agreement are subsisting as specified in clause 5A of para-A of part A of Schedule III of
SEBI LODR Second Amendment Regulations, 2023.
44. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in this Report, Management Discussion and Analysis,
Corporate Governance, notice to the Shareholders or elsewhere in this Annual Report,
describing the Company's objectives, projections, estimates and expectations may
constitute forward looking statement' within the meaning of applicable laws and
regulations. Actual results might differ materially from those either expressed or implied
in the statement depending on the Market conditions and circumstances.
45. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND APPRECIATION
Your directors would like to acknowledge and place on record their
sincere appreciation to all Stakeholders, Clients, Financial Institutions, Banks, Central
and State Governments, the Company's valued Investors and all other Business
Partners, for their continued co-operation and support extended during the year.
Your Directors recognize and appreciate the efforts and hard work of
all the employees of the Company and their continued contribution to promote its
development.
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Pujan Doshi |
Hitesh Mehta |
Place: Mumbai |
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(Executive Director) |
Dated: August 26, 2025 |
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Registered office |
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504, Western Edge-I, off. Western Express
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Borivali (East), Mumbai 400066 |
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