Dear Shareholders,
Your Directors present herewith the Twenty Eighth Annual Report (first
as a listed company) on the business and operations of the Company together with financial
statements for the financial year ended 31s* March, 2025.
SUMMARISED STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS:
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Revenue from operations |
17,921.53 |
17,704.54 |
18,075.54 |
17,889.65 |
Other income |
157.64 |
171.79 |
158.25 |
175.82 |
Total income |
18,079.17 |
17,876.33 |
18,233.79 |
18,065.47 |
Cost of material consumed |
13,136.72 |
13,131.48 |
13,136.72 |
13,131.48 |
Employee benefit expenses |
1,411.60 |
1,315.48 |
1,541.37 |
1,434.72 |
Finance Cost |
224.21 |
222.29 |
225.83 |
224.85 |
Depreciation and amortisation |
434.68 |
413.99 |
451.96 |
431.38 |
Other expenses |
1,711.75 |
1975.88 |
1,691.28 |
1,999.32 |
Total expenditure |
16,918.96 |
17,059.12 |
17,047.16 |
17,221.75 |
Profit before exception items and tax |
1,160.21 |
817.21 |
1,186.63 |
843.72 |
Exceptional items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Profit before tax |
1,160.21 |
817.21 |
1,186.63 |
843.72 |
Net tax expense |
298.34 |
211.40 |
305.27 |
218.09 |
Net profit for the year |
861.87 |
605.81 |
881.36 |
635.63 |
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW AND COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE:
Financial year 2024-25 has been an eventful year that observed almost
one-half global population occupied in electoral activity amidst adverse geopolitical
scenarios and global financial markets conditionally augmented volatility, driven by
regional instability and geopolitical risks.
However, worldwide economic growth remained moderate with 2024 growth
projected at 3.2% by the International Monetary Fund ("IMF"). Easing of
inflationary elements and grown service sector contributed in this stable performance.
Growth has been varied across different economies and the ongoing geopolitical conflicts
and trade policy risks are likely to pose challenges to economic stability and growth in
near term.
India's economy constitutes a diverse and dynamic industry
landscape, with the presence of diverse sectors. Key sectors include automotive,
agriculture, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, and services.
In this pretext, India's economic growth has remained robust with
first advance estimates of national accounts projecting 6.5% real GDP growth in the
financial year 2024-25. Strong agricultural output and a resilient services sector have
been key contributors to India's growth. PFCE (Private Final Consumption Expenditure)
is expected to grow at 8.3% in the financial year 2024-25 and thereby account for 61.8% of
the
financial year 2024-25 GDP This has been driven by rural demand
supported by a good Kharif harvest and favourable agricultural conditions. Nearly 80% of
rural households reported an increase in their consumption expenditure. Robust sales of
tractors are further indicators of a rise in rural consumption. Retail inflation
watered-down from 5.4% in the financial year 2023-24 to 3.35% at end of the financial year
2024-25. Food inflation also narrowed down sharply in 2nd half of the year from
~10% in October 2024 to 2.69% in March 2025. With inflation now at its lowest since
2018-19, India has been able to reinforce macroeconomic stability and create an enabling
environment for sustainable growth.
Agriculture remains a critical sector in India, supporting a large
portion of the population and contributing significantly to GDP The sector holds 18% share
of GDP While the sector has shown resilience, challenges such as fragmented landholdings,
water scarcity, low productivity, and farmer indebtedness persist.
India's manufacturing sector encompasses various industries such
as automobiles, textiles, chemicals, and electronics. The manufacturing sector is expected
to account for a 14.1 % share of GDP in the financial year 2023-24. However, with an
expected growth rate of 7.5%, the sector's share of GDP could potentially increase to
20% by the financial year 2030-31.
The construction and infrastructure sectors play a vital role in
India's economic development, with projects across transportation, housing, energy,
and urban development. Despite government efforts to boost infrastructure spending through
initiatives such as the National Infrastructure Pipeline, the sector has faced challenges
such as delays in project implementation, financing constraints, and regulatory hurdles.
The India off-highway vehicles comprise construction vehicles and
agricultural equipment (agricultural equipment includes tractors and harvesting
equipment). According to the publications by Tractor Manufacturer's Association
("TMA") and Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturer's Association
("ICEMA"), the agricultural tractors sales are expected to increase by 5.2%
whereas construction vehicle sales are expected to increase by 6.0% from CY2023 to CY2024.
The sales of agricultural tractors and construction vehicle in India is estimated to
increase by 5.3% from CY2023 to CY2024.
The factors influencing the sales of tractors include demand for farm
mechanisation, supporting government policies, technological advancements, better
financing options, and others and for construction vehicles include increased
infrastructure development, urbanisation and real estate
growth, growing rental and leasing market, technological advancements
and others. Government policies impacting the agricultural tractors and construction
vehicles industry, including those related to agricultural infrastructure and supply
chain, self-reliant manufacturing, foreign direct investment, tax and environment policies
also have a direct impact on vehicle supply and demand.
The Indian off-highway industry has undergone significant changes, with
emerging technologies, climate change concerns leading to stringent emission regulations
driving shifts in end-customer preferences. As a result, OEMs are now compelled to look
beyond traditional purchasing factors like price, design, performance, brand image, and
features and focus on new priorities such as fuel efficiency, environmental impact, and
innovative features to meet evolving consumer demands.
The off-highway vehicles market comprising of agricultural equipment
(tractors and harvesting equipment) and construction vehicles registered almost 17% y-o-y
growth in CY2021. The industry had shown a prominent decline in CY2019 and CY2020 due to
the general elections and the Covid-19 pandemic. The market continued to grow in CY2022
and CY2023, driven by infrastructure investment. The market is expected to grow in CY2024
and continue to grow steadily until CY2029.
Given the global and domestic scenarios, the Company achieved
consolidated revenue of ' 18,076 Million in the financial year 2024-25, depicting a
flattish growth of 0.9% as compared to consolidated revenue of ' 17,890 Million in the
previous fiscal. The revenue slit for the financial year 2024-25 comprised of:
Sr. No. Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
% Change |
1. Agricultural Vehicles |
8,565 |
8,369 |
t 2% |
2. Construction Vehicles |
7,491 |
7,282 |
t 3% |
3. Others (Gears & tools etc.) |
2,019 |
2,239 |
i 10% |
During the financial year 2024-25, the consolidated revenue from
operations of the Company, spanned over its application market, saw a growth of 2% in
Agricultural Vehicles applications, 3% in Construction vehicles applications and
saturation of 10% was seen in other segment (gears & tools etc.), as compared with
previous financial year.
Domestic viz-a-viz Export split of consolidated revenue:
Sr. No. Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
% Change |
1. Domestic |
12,155 |
11,507 |
t 6% |
2. Export |
5,921 |
6,382 |
i 7% |
During the financial year 2024-25, domestic sales was ' 12,155 Million,
contributing 67% to the total top line and export sales was ' 5,921 Million, contributed
32.8% to top line. Out of the consolidated domestic revenue, 50% was from Agricultural
Vehicles applications, 42% from Construction vehicles applications and 7% from Others.
Profitability of the Company on consolidated basis stood at:
Sr. No. Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
% Change |
1. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation
and Amortisation (EBITDA) |
1,864 |
1,500 |
t 24% |
2. Profit After Tax (PAT) |
881 |
626 |
t 41% |
The Consolidated Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and
Amortisation ("EBITDA") of the Company jumped by 24% & stood at ' 1,864
Million as compared to ' 1500 Million in the previous fiscal. Profit after tax increased
by 41 % at ' 881 Million as compared to ' 626 Million in the previous fiscal. This
achievement underscored the strength of Company's business model, operational
efficiencies and the ongoing benefit of product mix optimisation. The margin expansion was
driven by a stronger contribution from Company's high-value four-wheel drive product
portfolio, increased localisation which clocked 77% in fiscal 24-25 from 67% 4~5 years
back, tight control on costs and supplier collaboration, early traction from high margin
segments like engineering services. The domestic business, excluding indirect exports,
continued to gain momentum driven by consistent demand in the agriculture and construction
equipment sectors.
The Standalone basic and diluted EPS of the Company stood at ' 15.16
for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 as against ' 10.66 for the
Financial Year ended 31st March, 2024.
DIVIDEND:
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 27th May,
2025, has recommended dividend of ' 4.55 per equity share of ' 10 each (@ 45.50%)
(previous year ' Nil per equity share), for the financial year 2024-25, for consideration
of the Members at the ensuing Twenty Eighth Annual General Meeting ("AGM").
The dividend, if approved by the Members, will result in an outgo of '
258.56 Million. The dividend pay-out is in accordance with the Company's Dividend
Distribution Policy.
Dividend Distribution Policy
This policy has been framed and adopted in terms of Regulation 43A of
the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
("Listing Regulations"). The policy, inter alia, lays down various parameters
relating
to declaration / recommendation of dividend. The Dividend Distribution
Policy of the Company was adopted by the Board at its meeting held on 16th
December, 2024 and there has been no change to the policy during the financial year
2024-25. The policy is placed on the Company's website at
https://www.carraroindia.com/storage/app/uploads/
public/676/08b/cb8/cil dividend distribution policy 67608bcb870c0008893296.pdf
Transfer to reserves
The Company has not transferred any amount of profits to reserves.
Business of the Company and its subsidiary including commencement of
any new business lines:
The Company is a technology driven integrated supplier that develops
complex engineering products and solutions for its original equipment manufacturer
("OEM") customers. The Company is an independent tier 11 solution provider of
axles, transmission systems and gears for the agricultural tractor and construction
vehicle industries in India. The Company support's the full value chain of services
as a solution provider for axles, transmission systems, gears and other related components
with in-house product design manufacturing capabilities.
The Company primarily manufacture axles and transmission systems for
agricultural tractors and construction vehicles such as backhoe loaders, soil compactors,
cranes, self-loading concrete mixers and small motor graders. Company's products are
mission critical for its customers, as the products constitute important components of its
customers' final products. The Company provides a diverse range of products including
axles and transmission systems of different HP ranges for off-highway vehicles in the
agricultural tractor and construction vehicle sectors, as well as gears, shafts and ring
gears for industrial and automotive vehicles.
Notes:
1. Axles
2. Transmissions
The Company also supply gears mainly used in industrial and automotive
markets, spare parts which are primarily loose components of agricultural tractors and
construction vehicles and other products which are non-core parts of agricultural tractors
and construction vehicles.
Established in 1997, the Company started manufacturing transmission
systems and axles in 1999 and 2000, respectively. The Company started to manufacture
products for the Indian market by understanding its customer needs, leveraging the Carraro
Group's research and development ("R&D") capability and knowhow to
design and produce our products based on market trends, procuring materials at
optimal costs from its supplier base and manufacturing the products in
its own plants.
On 1st October, 2023, the Company acquired all the
intellectual property rights, title and interest of certain items pertaining to axles and
transmissions assembly ("IP") from its ultimate holding company, Carraro S.p.A,
at a consideration of ' 271.08 Million ( 3 Million). By this acquisition of IP the
Company gained worldwide exclusive rights, title and interest in the IR solely and
exclusively for manufacture and marketing of the relevant products (or any other products
that may utilise the IP) in India or any other countries or jurisdictions, as the Company
may decide to manufacture or market such products.
In June 2024, the Company completed acquisition of Carraro Technologies
India Private Limited ("CTIPL") at a consideration of ' 239.82 Million, after
which CTIRL has become subsidiary of the Company. As a result of the acquisition, the
Company acquired the R&D centre in Pune, Maharashtra, India and the R&D team of
CTIPL. The transfer of the foregoing IR rights and acquisition of CTIRL, together with the
engagement of Carraro S.p.A. to support Company's development needs, enabled the
Company to further strengthen its R&D offering and to integrate the design, R&D
and manufacturing capabilities of its products, which is pivotal in enhancing its
competitive position in India.
The Company continues to carry on the business operation of the
manufacture and supply of Axels, Transmission Systems and allied equipments for
Agricultural Tractors and Construction Equipment vehicles. The Company also intends to
introduce new product and Rroduct application to increase its market penetration and drive
growth in advanced agricultural tractor drivelines (80-150 HP) and a family of telehandler
axles and transmission systems for the construction vehicle sector (with respect to
backhoe loaders, telehandlers, soil compactors and wheel loaders). The Company is also
aiming to leverage future-ready technologies developed by the Carraro Group, including THE
(Transmission-Hydrostatic-Electric) transmission which is a new agricultural and off-road
vehicle transmission which is compatible with both hydrostatic and full electric versions,
higher HP transmission for tractors, independent front axle systems, specialised tractor
capabilities, and axles for offroad 4x4 grenadier which has key application to Electric
Off- Highway Vehicles and Higher HP Transmission Systems for Tractors.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
As per Regulation 33 of the Listing Regulations and Section 129 of the
Companies Act, 2013 ("Act") read with the rules made thereunder, consolidated
financial statements of the Company for the financial year 2024-25 have been prepared in
compliance with applicable accounting standards. The audited financial statements of the
Company and its subsidiary have been approved by the board of directors of respective
entities.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors reviewed the
affairs of the subsidiary company in accordance with Section 129(3) of the Act.
Consolidated financial statements together with the statutory auditor's report
thereon form part of this Annual Report.
SUBSIDIARY:
The Company has one subsidiary as on 31st March, 2025 and as
on the date of this report. The Company on 28th June 2024 by way of a Share
Rurchase Agreement, had acquired 1,782,000 equity shares of face value of ' 10 per share
of CTIRL for cash consideration of ' 239.82 Million. By this acquisition, the Company
acquired 99% stake in CTIRL.
The details regarding performance of CTIRL are provided in the
Management Discussion and Analysis Report, forming part of this Annual Report.
In terms of Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement in Form AOC-1,
containing salient features of the financial statements of the Company's subsidiary,
forms part of the Annual Report. A copy of the audited financial statements of CTIRL will
be available for inspection by any shareholder of the Company at its registered office
during business hours. These financial statements are also placed on the Company's
website at www.carraroindia.com/investors/
investor-information/subsidiary-financial-statements.
CONVERSION OF COMPANY TO PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY:
During the year under review, the shareholders of the Company, at their
Extra-ordinary General Meeting ("EoGM") held on 4th July, 2024
approved conversion of the Company into public limited by deleting the word 'Rrivate'
and corresponding amendments in its Memorandum and Articles of Association as applicable
to a public limited company.
The Company received a fresh certificate of incorporation dated 12th
August, 2024 from the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra at Rune effecting conversion of
the Company into public limited. Consequently, the name of the Company changed to
"Carraro India Limited"
SHARE CAPITAL:
The paid-up equity share capital of the Company as on 31st
March, 2025, was ' 568,515,380. During the year under review, there has been no change in
authorised, issued, subscribed and paid up share capital, including any reclassification
or sub-division thereto. The Company has not issued shares with differential voting
rights, sweat equity shares, neither has it granted any employee stock options nor has
issued any convertible securities.
Transfer of Shares
During the period under review, Carraro International S.E., parent
company of the Company, had requested the Board of Director for transfer of their holdings
in order to meet the criteria of minimum 7 shareholders of public limited company.
The Board of Director at their meeting held on 3rd July,
2024 had approved the transfer of five (5) equity shares of face value of ' 10 per share
held by Carraro International S.E. to below shareholders:
Sr. No. Name of the Transferor Name
of the Transferee |
No. of equity shares transferred |
1. Carraro International S.E., Italy Carraro S.p.A., Italy |
1 |
2. Carraro International S.E. jointly with Tomaso Carraro |
1 |
3. Carraro International S.E. jointly with Enrico Carraro |
1 |
4. Carraro International S.E. jointly with Enrico Gomiero |
1 |
5. Carraro International S.E. jointly with Davide Grossi |
1 |
Initial Public Offering
During the year under review, the Company offered its equity shares of
' 10 each ("Equity Shares") for subscription by the public, by way of Initial
Public Offer ("IPO"). The IPO was by way of an Offer for Sale of 1,77,55,681
Equity Shares by Carraro International S.E., Promoter of the Company.
The Equity Shares in the IPO were offered at a price of ' 704 per
share. The Company listed its Equity Shares on National Stock Exchange of India Limited
and BSE Ltd. and on 30th December, 2024.
Post IPO, 31.23% of the shareholding is held by public and balance
68.77% is held by the Promoter and Promoter group.
Utilisation of IPO Proceeds:
As the Company's IPO was by way of an Offer for Sale by the
Promoter Selling Shareholder, the Company did not receive any proceeds from the IPO and
the Proceeds were paid to the Promoter Selling Shareholder, net of IPO expenses.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
Re-designation of Mr. Tomaso Carraro as the ViceChairman of the Company
During the year under review, Mr. Tomaso Carraro, (DIN: 00592312), who
was serving on the Board of Directors as the Non-Executive Director, was re-designated as
the ViceChairman of the Company by the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 9th
August, 2024.
Appointment of Mr. Andrea Conchetto as the Non-executive Director
During the year under review, Mr. Andrea Conchetto, (DIN: 10669692),
was appointed as an Additional Director by the Board on 3rd July, 2024 to hold
office up to the date of Twenty Seventh AGM. The Members of the Company at their Twenty
Seventh AGM held on 20th August, 2024 had regularised the appointment of Mr.
Andrea Conchetto as the Non-executive Director of the Company.
Appointment of Mr. Matteo Bonino as the Interim-Chief Financial Officer
During the year under review, Mr. Matteo Bonino was appointed as the
Interim-Chief Financial Officer in terms of Section 2(51) and Section 203 of the Act, with
effect from 3rd July, 2024. Post identification of a full time CFO of the
Company, Mr. Matteo Bonino stepped down from the position of Interim-Chief Financial
Officer of the Company effective from 2nd August, 2024.
Appointment of Mr. Davide Grossi as the Whole-time Director and Chief
Financial Officer
During the year under review, Mr. Davide Grossi, (DIN: 10252992), was
appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective from 2nd
August, 2024 by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 9th August, 2024.
Further, the Board of Directors at the same meeting appointed Mr. Davide Grossi as the
Additional Director (Whole-time Director) to hold office up to the date of Twenty Seventh
AGM and subject to the approval of the members at the said AGM, to hold office as a
whole-time director for a term of five (5) consecutive years effective from 9th
August, 2024. The members of the Company at their Twenty Seventh AGM held on 20th
August, 2024 had regularised Mr. Davide Grossi's appointment as the Whole-time
Director.
Appointment of independent directors including woman director
During the year under review, in terms of Sections 149 and 152 of the
Act, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 3rd July, 2024 appointed
Mrs. Uma Manoj Mandavgane (DIN: 03156224) and Mr. Kishore Mukund Saletore (DIN: 01705850)
as Additional Directors to hold office up to the date of Twenty Seventh AGM.
The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 9th August,
2024, had appointed Mr. Ettore Francesco Sequi (DIN: 10734894) as an Additional Directors
from that date to hold office up to the date of Twenty Seventh AGM.
The appointment of Mrs. Uma Manoj Mandavgane and Mr. Kishore Mukund
Saletore as Non-Executive Independent
Directors, for a period of five (5) consecutive years from 3rd July,
2024 to 2nd July 2029 was approved by the shareholders in the Twenty Seventh
AGM held on 20th August, 2024.
The shareholders approved the appointment of Mr. Ettore Francesco Sequi
as the Chairman of the Board and NonExecutive Independent Director, for a period of five
(5) consecutive years from 9th August, 2024 to 8th August, 2029, in
their Twenty Seventh AGM held on 20th August, 2024.
Changes in the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company
During the year under review, following changes took place in the
office of the Company Secretary and the Compliance Officer of the Company:
Ms. Jui Anil Bhargave, who was the Company Secretary of the
Company was appointed as the Compliance Officer by the Board of Directors at its meeting
held on 19th August, 2024, for the purpose of compliance with the requirements
of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2018 ("SEBI ICDR Regulations") and Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI
Listing Regulations"). Ms. Jui Anil Bhargave, resigned from the position of Company
Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company which was accepted by the Board effective
from the closing business hours of 17th October, 2024.
Mr. Nakul Shivaji Patil, a qualified Company Secretary and
an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (Membership No.
A39990) was appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company, in
terms of Section 2(51) and Section 203 of the Act, SEBI ICDR Regulations and SEBI Listing
Regulations, by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 2nd December,
2024.
Brief profile of the directors and key managerial personnel of the
Company, is given below:
Mr. Ettore Francesco Sequi, (DIN: 10734894), is the Chairman and
Independent Director of the Company. He holds a prereform degree in political science from
the University of Cagliari. He also serves as the national representative of Italy within
the Board of Government Representatives of the Einstein Telescope Infrastructure. He has
over 37 years of experience in the field of foreign affairs. He was previously associated
with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy in various
capacities from year 1985 to 2023.
Mr. Tomaso Carraro, (DIN: 00592312), is the Vice-Chairman and
Non-Executive Director of the Company. He is also one of the Promoters of the Company. He
has been associated with the Company since April 21,2015. He holds a master's degree
in business administration from the Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago. He
has over 26 years of experience in the manufacturing sector.
Dr. Balaji Gopalan, (DIN:07108093), is the Managing Director of the
Company. His association with the Company dates back to 01st September, 1998
when he joined the Company as an employee and over the years of his employment was
successfully elevated to the leadership role. He was appointed as the Managing Director in
his current tenure on 4th February, 2021 for a period of five (5) consecutive
years. He holds a degree of doctor of philosophy in human resource management from the
University of Pune. He has over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing sector.
Mr. Sudhendra Mannikar, (DIN: 07483321), is the Wholetime Director
and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. His association with the Company dates back to
02nd August, 1999 as an employee and over the years of his employment was
successfully elevated to the leadership role. He was appointed as the Whole-time Director
and Chief Operating Officer in his current tenure on 15th March, 2021 for a
period of five (5) consecutive years. He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering
(production) from University of Pune and a masters' degree in business administration
from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He has over 25 years of experience in the field of
supply chain, purchase and operations.
Mr. Davide Grossi, (DIN: 10252992), is the Whole-time Director and
Chief Financial Officer of the Company. He holds an undergraduate degree in business
administration from Bocconi University, Italy and a masters' degree of science in
accounting, corporate finance, and control from Bocconi University. He has 13 years of
experience in the field of finance.
Mr. Enrico Gomiero, (DIN: 00588074), is a Non-Executive Director of
the Company. He holds a diploma of accountant and commercial expert from the Technical
Institute for Commercials and Surveyors of Padua, Italy. He has over 29 years of
experience in the manufacturing sector. He was also previously associated with Carraro
S.p.A. (ultimate holding company) in his capacity as a manager.
Mr. Andrea Conchetto, (DIN: 10669692), is a NonExecutive Director
of the Company. He holds a diploma in electrotechnical engineering from the University of
Padua, Italy. He is currently associated with the Carraro Group, including Carraro S.p.A.,
Carraro Drive Tech Italia S.p.A.,
Carraro China Drive Systems Co. Ltd, and Siap S.p.A. He has over 23
years of experience in the manufacturing sector. He was previously associated with AEG
Electric Motors as a commercial-technical engineer and with Carraro S.p.A. (ultimate
holding company) as a manager.
Mrs. Uma Mandavgane, (DIN: 03156224), is an Independent Director of
the Company. She holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from the University of Mumbai. She
is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a certified information
systems auditor. She has over 14 years of experience in the field of advisory and
consulting. She was previously associated with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Private
Limited in the capacity of a manager in the enterprise risk services department.
Mr. Kishore Saletore, (DIN: 01705850), is an Independent Director
of the Company. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He has
over 11 years of experience in the field of finance. He was previously associated with
Bharat Forge Ltd. as the group chief financial officer and TATA Realty and Infrastructure
Limited as the chief financial officer.
Mr. Nakul Shivaji Patil is the Company Secretary, Compliance
Officer and Assistant General Manager - CS, Legal & Compliance of the Company. He has
a bachelor's degree in computer applications from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada
University, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. He is an associate member of the Institute of
Company Secretaries of India. He has over 10 years of postqualification experience in
Secretarial, Compliance, Legal, M&A and Finance functions.
Retirement of directors by rotation
In terms of Section 152(6) of the Act, Mr. Enrico Gomiero and Mr.
Tomaso Carraro, Non-executive Directors, who retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting ("AGM") and being eligible, has offered themselves for
re-appointment. Information as required under Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations
is provided in the Notice convening the AGM.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
The following officials are the 'Key Managerial Personnel' of the
Company in terms of the provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Act, as on the date of
this Report:
i. Dr. Balaji Gopalan, Managing Director;
ii. Mr. Sudhendra Mannikar, Whole-time Director and Chief Operating
Officer;
iii. Mr. Davide Grossi, Whole-time Director and Chief Financial
Officer; and
iv. Mr. Nakul Patil, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer and
Assistant General Manager - CS, Legal and Compliance.
Board of Directors and its Committees
During the financial year under review, the Board met eleven times. A
detailed update on the Board, its composition and attendance of the Directors at each
meeting is provided in the Corporate Governance report, forming part of this Annual
Report.
The Board has constituted six Committees, namely, Audit Committee,
Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee,
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, Risk Management Committee and IPO Committee (a
non-statutory committee). All recommendations made during the year under review, by the
Committees including the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
A detailed charter including terms of reference of various Board
constituted committees, number of committee meetings held during the financial year
2024-25 and attendance of members at each meeting, also forms part of the Corporate
Governance report.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) of the Act, the Directors, based on the
representation received from the management, confirm that:
i. in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed;
ii. the directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgements 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;
iii. the directors have 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;
iv. the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
v. the directors have laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and are
operating effectively; and
vi. the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and are operating
effectively.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
In terms of Section 149(7) of the Act and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the
Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors of the Company have submitted their
declarations confirming compliance with the criteria of independence as stipulated
thereunder.
All Independent Directors of the Company have affirmed compliance with
the Company's Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Personnel for the
financial year 2024-25.
The Board took on record declarations and confirmations submitted by
the Independent Directors regarding their fulfilment of the prescribed criteria of
independence as required under Regulation 25 of the Listing Regulations.
In terms of the amended Rules, an independent director is required to
apply online to the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs ("IICA") for inclusion
of his / her name in the data bank for such period till he / she continues to hold office
of an independent director in any company.
In terms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies
(Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014, Independent Directors of the
Company have confirmed that they have registered themselves with the databank maintained
by IICA. Independent Directors are also required to undertake online proficiency
self-assessment test conducted by the IICA within a period of 2 (two) years from the date
of inclusion of their names in the data bank, unless they meet the criteria specified for
exemption. Two of the independent directors of the Company are exempt from the requirement
to undertake online professions selfassessment test and one of the independent directors
has undertaken to complete the online proficiency selfassessment test within the aforesaid
time period.
Opinion of the Board with regard to integrity, expertise and experience
(including proficiency) of the Independent Directors:
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the
Company are professionally qualified and well experienced in their respective domains and
meet the criteria regarding integrity, expertise, experience and proficiency. Their
qualifications and experience in varied fields help in strengthening the Company's systems
and processes to align the same with good industry practices and beliefs of corporate
governance.
DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION POLICY AND CRITERIA FOR MATTERS UNDER SECTION
178 OF THE ACT:
In terms of Section 178 of the Act, the Nomination and Remuneration
Policy covers Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel of the
Company. The policy, inter alia, lays down the principles relating to appointment,
cessation, remuneration and evaluation of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior
Management Personnel of the Company.
Details of the Company's policy on directors' appointment and
remuneration, including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,
independence of a director and other matters as stipulated under Section 178(3) of the
Act, forms part of the Corporate Governance report.
The policy was adopted by the Board at its meeting held on 19th
August, 2024 and pursuant to the Act and Listing Regulations is also placed on the
Company's website at https://www.carraroindia.com/storage/app/uploads/ public/66b/21
3/d32/nomination and renumeration policy 66b213d32e3ad427839307.pdf
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
In compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Act, the
Nomination and Remuneration Policy ("NR Policy") of the Company, inter alia,
specifies that the Board will conduct annual evaluation of its own performance, its
Committees and the directors individually. Performance evaluation of Directors shall be
done by the entire Board (excluding the director being evaluated). The Nomination and
Remuneration Committee is responsible for implementation of the methodology followed by
the Company, in this regard. The NR Policy of the Company is placed on the Company's
website at https://www.carraroindia.com/ storage/app/uploads/public/66b/213/d32/nomi
nation and renumeration policy 66b213d32e3ad427839307.pdf
Performance of the Board is evaluated based on inputs from all the
directors on a structured questionnaire covering various aspects such as criteria of board
composition and structure, effectiveness of board processes, information and functioning,
orientation towards corporate governance and its contribution in effective management of
the Company. Assessment and observations on the performance of the Board are discussed and
key action areas for the Board, Committees and Directors are noted for implementation.
Information and other details on annual performance assessment are
given in the Corporate Governance report.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Company is compliant with the Secretarial Standards on Meetings of
Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2).
INFORMATION ON BOARD MEETING PROCEDURE AND ATTENDANCE DURING THE
FINANCIAL YEAR 2024-25:
Board meetings of the Company are conducted as per the provisions of
the Act, the Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard-!.
Based on the dates of meetings decided by the Board, adequate notice is
given to all directors and Committee members; an agenda with detailed notes thereon is
sent at least seven days before the respective meeting. If any board meeting is to be held
at a shorter notice, permission of at least one independent director is ensured. The notes
to agenda contain relevant information and supporting documents along with recommendation
from the management, for meaningful deliberation and / or decision on the agenda items.
A gist of Board and Committee meetings held during the year along with
attendance record of each Director forms part of the Corporate Governance report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee of the Company was first constituted in terms of
Section 177 of the Act and Regulation 18 of the Listing Regulations by the Board on 3rd
July 2024 comprising of the following directors as its members:
i. Mrs. Uma Mandavgane, Independent Director and Chairperson;
ii. Mr. Kishore Saletore, Independent Director; and
iii. Mr. Enrico Gomiero, Non-Executive Director.
The Board at its meeting held on 9th August, 2024,
unanimously re-constituted, the Audit Committee and as on 31st March, 2025, the
Committee comprised the following directors as its members:
i. Mrs. Uma Mandavgane, Independent Director and Chairperson;
ii. Mr. Kishore Saletore, Independent Director; and
iii. Mr. Davide Grossi, Whole-time Director and Chief Financial
Officer.
All the Committee members are financially literate as required under
Regulation 18(1)(c) of the Listing Regulations.
The Committee invites the senior officials from Finance, Account and
Taxation function to attend meetings of the Committee on "need to do basis". The
Statutory Auditors and the independent Internal Auditors are also invited for specific
agenda matters.
Mr. Nakul Patil, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer and
Assistant General Manager - CS, Legal and Compliance acts as the Secretary to the
Committee.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee ("NRC") of the
Company was first constituted in compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Act
and Regulation 19 of the Listing Regulations by the Board on 3rd July 2024
comprising the following directors as its members:
i. Mr. Kishore Saletore, Independent Director and Chairman;
ii. Mrs. Uma Mandavgane, Independent Director;
iii. Mr. Tomaso Carraro, Non-Executive Director; and
iv. Mr. Andrea Conchetto, Non-Executive Director.
The Board at its meeting held on 9th August, 2024,
unanimously re-constituted, the NRC by appointing Ettore Francesco Sequi, Independent
Director and Chairman of the Company as the members of NRC in place of Mrs. Uma Mandavgane
Mr. Tomaso Carraro, Non-Executive Director and member of the NRC
resigned from NRC on 24th December, 2024 to ensure compliance with Regulation
19 (1) (c) of the Listing Regulations.
As on 31st March, 2025, NRC comprised following directors as
its members:
i. Mr. Kishore Saletore, Independent Director and Chairman;
ii. Mr. Ettore Francesco Sequi, Independent Director; and
iii. Mr. Andrea Conchetto, Non-Executive Director.
Two-thirds the NRC members are Independent Directors and all of them
are Non-Executive Directors.
Mr. Nakul Patil, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer and
Assistant General Manager - CS, Legal and Compliance acts as the Secretary to the NRC.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE:
The Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") Committee was
constituted in compliance with Section 135 of the Act.
During the year under review, the CSR Committee underwent
re-constitution on below two occasions:
A. on 3rd July, 2024, the Board of Directors first time
reconstituted the CSR Committee owing the additions of new independent directors on the
Board. Post this re-constitution, the CSR Committee comprised of the following directors
as its members:
i. Mr. Tomaso Carraro, Non-Executive Director and Chairman;
ii. Mrs. Uma Mandavgane, Independent Director;
iii. Dr. Balaji Gopalan, Managing Director; and
iv. Mr. Sudhendra Mannikar, Whole-time Director and COO.
B. on 9th August, 2024, the Board of Directors
reconstituted the CSR Committee again owing to the fact of additions of new independent
director on the Board. Post this re-constitution and as on 31st March, 2025,
the CSR Committee comprised of the following directors as its members:
i. Mr. Tomaso Carraro, Non-Executive Director and Chairman;
ii. Mr. Ettore Francesco Sequi, Independent Director;
iii. Dr. Balaji Gopalan, Managing Director;
iv. Mr. Sudhendra Mannikar, Whole-time Director and Chief Operating
Office; and
v. Mr. Davide Grossi, Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Nakul Patil, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer and
Assistant General Manager - CS, Legal and Compliance acts as the Secretary to the CSR
Committee.
STAKEHOLDERS' RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:
The Stakeholders' Relationship Committee ("SRC") was
constituted by the Board on 19th August, 2024 in compliance with the provisions
of Section 178(5) of the Act and Regulation 20 of the Listing Regulations.
As on 31st March, 2025, the SRC comprised of the following
directors as its members:
i. Mr. Kishore Saletore, Independent Director, Chairman;
ii. Mrs. Uma Mandavgane, Independent Director; and
iii. Mr. Enrico Gomiero, Non-Executive Director.
Mr. Nakul Patil, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer and
Assistant General Manager - CS, Legal and Compliance acts as Secretary to the SRC.
There was no change in the composition of the SRC during the year under
review.
RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
The Risk Management Committee ("RMC") was constituted by the
Board on 19th August, 2024 in compliance with Regulation 21 of the Listing
Regulations.
As on 31st March, 2025, the RMC comprised of the following
directors as its members:
i. Mrs. Uma Mandavgane, Independent Director and Chairperson;
ii. Mr. Andrea Conchetto, Non-Executive Director;
iii. Dr. Balaji Gopalan, Managing Director; and
iv. Mr. Davide Grossi, Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer.
The Risk Management Policy of the Company was adopted by the Board of
Directors on 19th August, 2024 and the policy is placed on the Company's
website at https://www.carraro india.com/storage/app/uploads/public/66b/213/8c7/risk
management policy 66b2138c7e1c6942389796.pdf
The policy lays down a procedure for risk management and mitigation
commensurate with the scale and nature of the Company's business. The policy also
identifies the risk categories in line with the Company's growth strategy,
continually changing business environment and legislative requirements. As per the terms
of reference of RMC, it is entrusted with the responsibility to periodically review the
risk management process.
CREDIT RATING:
On 16th January, 2024 India Ratings and Research Pvt Ltd, a
Fitch Group company ("India Ratings"), a credit rating agency registered with
the SEBI, has revised the Outlook on Company's debt instruments to Positive from
Stable while affirming the rating at 'IND A' on the long-term and shortterm bank
credit facilities.
Post closure of financial year and between the date of this report,
India Ratings, on 16th April, 2025, upgraded, affirmed and assigned the
following rating to Company's bank credit facilities, as under:
Credit Facility rated |
Aggregate amount of Credit facility |
Rating in 2024-25 |
Rating for 2025-26 |
Rating Action |
Long Term Credit Facilities: |
|
|
|
|
Long term facility |
1,292.10 (reduced from 1,804.43) |
IND A/Positive |
IND A+/ Stable |
Upgraded |
Proposed Term facility (Unallocated) |
447.90 |
- |
IND A+/ Stable |
Assigned |
Short Term Credit Facilities: |
|
|
|
|
Fund based WCL |
1,490.00 |
IND A/Positive |
IND A+/ Stable |
Upgraded |
Non-fund based WCL |
580.00 |
IND A1 |
IND A1 |
Affirmed |
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:
In terms of Section 134(5)(e) of the Act, the term Internal Financial
Control means the policies and procedures adopted by a company for ensuring orderly and
efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to its policies, safeguarding of
its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and completeness of
the accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Company has adequate Internal Financial Control systems in the form
of policies and procedures. It follows a structured mechanism of function-specific reviews
and risk reporting by senior management of the Company. Further, internal Standard
Operating Procedures ("SOPs") and Schedule of Authority ("SOA") are
well defined and documented to provide clear guidance to ensure that all financial
transactions are authorised, recorded and reported correctly.
In order to record day-to-day financial transactions and ensure
accuracy in reporting thereof, the Company uses an established Enterprise Resource
Planning ("ERP") system, which is equipped with 'maker and checker'
mechanism and has an audit trail of all transactions. Adequate controls and checks are
built in the ERP system to integrate the underlying books of accounts and prevent any kind
of control failure. Mapping of policies and procedures including SOPs and SOA is done
through ERP and audit of these processes forms part of the work scope of both internal and
statutory auditors of the Company.
The Company has appointed an independent and external Internal Auditor
("IA"). The IA, carries out the internal audit of the management records. The IA
administratively reports to the Managing Director / Whole-time Director & Chief
Financial Officer and functionally reports to the Audit Committee. The scope of work,
accountability, responsibility and reporting of the IA is annually reviewed by the Audit
Committee.
The IA draws up an IA plan at the start of a financial year, which is
approved by the Audit Committee and progress
thereof is reviewed by the Committee at its quarterly meetings. The IA
conducts audits of plants and corporate functions, specifically emphasising on systems,
processes, procedures, guidelines and controls as also statutory compliances, adherence to
policies / SOPs, and internal guidelines issued by the management. Implementation of the
audit recommendations are monitored by the Finance and Accounts Team.
Report on audit findings and corrective measures taken by the
respective process owners, is reviewed periodically by the senior management team of the
Company comprising the Managing Director, the whole-time Director & Chief Financial
Officer, the Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer. Significant observations and
status of implementation of recommendations of the IA are presented to the Audit
Committee. The Committee reviews the report and advises on improving the systems and
processes, where necessary.
The Company's internal control mechanism is commensurate with the
scale of its operations thereby ensuring compliance with the Act and the Listing
Regulations.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
In compliance with Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, a separate
report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate from the statutory auditors
towards compliance with the provisions of Corporate Governance, forms an integral part of
this Annual Report.
The Managing Director and the Whole-time Director and Chief Financial
Officer have certified to the Board with regard to financial statements and other matters
as required under Regulation 17(8) read with Schedule II to the Listing Regulations.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:
Report on Management Discussion and Analysis as stipulated under the
Listing Regulations and any other applicable laws for the time being in force for the
financial year 2024-25 forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT:
The provision relating to compliance with the requirements of
Regulation 34(2) of the Listing Regulations, pertaining to Business Responsibility and
Sustainability Report ("BRSR") shall be applicable to Company for the financial
year 202526. Accordingly, the Company shall comply with requirement of reporting BRSR in
the Annual Report for the financial year 2025-26.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING AND FAIR DISCLOSURE
OF UNPUBLISHED PRICE SENSITIVE INFORMATION:
The Company has adopted a "Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor
and Report trading by Designated Persons and their Immediate Relatives" ("PIT
Code") in terms of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015,
("PIT Regulations"). Further, the Company has also adopted a 'Code or Practices
and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information'
("UPSI Code"). The PIT Code and UPSI Code were adopted by the Board of Directors
at its meeting held on 19th August, 2024.
The PIT Code and the UPSI Code are drawn up on the principle that the
Company's directors and employees owe a fiduciary duty, inter alia, to the
shareholders of the Company to place the interest of shareholders above their own and
conduct their personal securities transactions in a manner that does not give rise to any
conflict of interest.
The PIT Code lays down guidelines for 'designated persons' on the
procedures to be followed and disclosures to be made while dealing in securities of the
Company and also stipulates the consequences of non-compliances or leak of confidential
price sensitive information.
The UPSI Code documents the manner of disseminating Unpublished Price
Sensitive Information ("UPSI") for making it accessible to the public on
non-discriminatory basis. Any information is determined to be UPSI, based on the
principles enumerated in the Company's Policy on Determination of Materiality of
Event / Information.
In addition to the above, the Company also maintains a Structured
Digital Database in terms of Regulation 3(5) of the PIT Regulations containing the nature
of UPSI and the names of persons sharing the information, names of persons with whom
information is shared, along with the Permanent Account Number or any other identifier
authorised by law. The PIT Code placed on the Company's website at https://www.
carraroindia.com/storage/app/uploads/public/66b/213/ c73/code of conduct to regulate
monitor and report trading by designated persons and their immediate relatives
66b213c73d392275197169.pdf.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo as stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read
with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is attached as Annexure I.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES:
In terms of Section 135 of the Act read with Schedule VII to the Act
and Company's Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") Policy, the CSR
projects and programmes undertaken are recommended by the CSR Committee and approved by
the Board. These are primarily aimed towards enhancing employability by imparting
skill-building training to unemployed youth, providing community facilities, etc.
Salient features of the CSR Policy are available on the Company's
website at www.carraroindia.com. The Annual Report on CSR activities is attached as Annexure
II to this Report.
In terms of Section 135 of the Act read with Rule 4(5) of the Companies
(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2015, the Whole-time Director and Chief
Financial Officer of the Company has provided requisite certificate that the funds
disbursed by the Company during the financial year 2024-25 have been utilised for the
respective purposes and in the manner as approved by the Board.
Expenditure towards CSR activities
As per the requirements under the Act, the Company earmarked an amount
of ' 113.56 Lakh towards CSR activities for the financial year 2024-25, based on the
average net profit, calculated in terms of Section 198 of the Act of the immediately
preceding three financial years. The Board of Directors approved the following projects /
programmes to be undertaken as CSR activities during the financial year 2024-25, and all
of these activities were as per Schedule VII to the Act and the CSR Policy of the Company:
i. Tech Skill Development Programme; and
ii. Installation of water coolers at the Police Station, Ranjangaon
MIDC, Pune.
The total amount spent by the Company, during the financial year
2024-25 towards approved CSR projects and programmes was ' 115.32 Lakh towards CSR in
terms of Section 135 of the Act.
DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS:
During the year under review, no instances of fraud have been reported
under Section 143(12) of the Act.
AUDITORS:
Statutory Auditors
Based on the recommendation of the Board, the Members of the Company at
their Twenty Fourth AGM held on 25th November, 2021 had approved appointment of
M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP (ICAI Registration No. 117366W/W- 100018 and Peer
review number: 017468) ("Deloitte") as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for
a second term of five consecutive years. This appointment is valid from the conclusion of
the Twenty Fourth AGM till the conclusion of the Twenty Ninth AGM of the Company. The
Statutory Auditors of the Company have issued an unmodified opinion on the financial
statements, both standalone and consolidated, for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2025.
The Auditor's Report for the financial year ended 31st
March, 2025 on the financial statements of the Company forms part of this Annual Report.
Cost Auditor
As per the provisions of Section 148 of the Act and Rule 3 of the
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the Company is required to maintain cost
records with respect to the manufacturing activities, viz. manufacturing of engine
components, manufacturing of dies and moulds, and generation of electricity through
windmills, and get the same audited.
The Board has appointed M/s Adawadkar Deshmukh & Associates, Cost
Accountant (FRN: 000421) as Cost Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
The remuneration proposed was ' 310,000 and which was ratified by the shareholders of the
Company at their Twenty Seventh AGM held on 20th August, 2024.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board has
re-appointed M/s Adawarkar Deshmukh & Associates, Cost Accountant (FRN: 000421) as
Cost Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2025-26. The
remuneration proposed is ' 340,000 which is subject to ratification by
the shareholders at the ensuing AGM. The said remuneration is excluding applicable taxes
and out-ofpocket expenses, if any, payable at actuals.
Secretarial Auditor
In terms of the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors
had appointed M/s. KANJ & Co. LLP Firm Registration Number AAM- 2628, Peer review
certificate number 6309/ 2024. a firm of Practicing Company Secretaries, to conduct an
audit of the secretarial records for the financial year 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit
report for the financial year 2024-25 is set out as Annexure III to this Report.
Remarks given by the Secretarial Auditor in the said report are
self-explanatory and do not call for any further explanation.
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 24A of the Listing
Regulations, as amended by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024 which were notified and
came into effect on 13th December, 2024, the Board of Directors at their
meeting held on 27th May, 2025 has recommended to the shareholders for
appointment of M/s. Mehta & Mehta, Practicing Company Secretaries, a firm registered
under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 having Firm Registration Number MU000019250, ICSI
Firm Registration Number P1996MH007500 holding peer review certificate no. 3686/2023 valid
up to 30th June 2028, as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for a term of 5
(Five) consecutive years from 1st April, 2025 up to 31st March,
2030. M/s. Mehta & Mehta, Practicing Company Secretaries, comprise of 11 (Eleven)
Partners, all whom are peer reviewed company secretary in practice. The appointment of
M/s. Mehta & Mehta, Practicing Company Secretaries, as Secretarial Auditors of the
Company is recommended on such remuneration as may be approved by the Board of Directors
from time to time during their term.
DISCLOSURES:
The Act and the Listing Regulations mandate formulation of certain
policies for listed companies. During the year, the Board has framed and approved policies
as required under the Listing Regulations as well as under the Act.
Certain key policies framed by the Company include:
Sr. No. Name of the Policy |
1. Nomination and Remuneration Policy |
2. Corporate Social Responsibility Policy |
3. Policy on familiarisation programme for independent directors |
4. Code of Conduct for all members of the Board and Senior Management |
5. Code or Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished
Price Sensitive Information |
6. Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report trading by Designated
Persons and their Immediate Relatives |
7. Code of Conduct for all members of the Board and Senior Management |
8. Risk Management Policy |
9. Whistle-blower Policy |
10. Policy on Board Diversity |
11. Policy on Preservation of Documents |
12. Archival Policy |
13. Policy on succession planning for the Board of Directors and Senior
Management |
14. Policy for determination of materiality of events or information |
15. Policy for determining material subsidiary |
16. Dividend Distribution Policy |
17. Policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Work Place |
18. Board Evaluation Policy |
19. Materiality Policy for disclosure in Offer Documents |
20. Policy on Related Party Transaction |
The above-mentioned policies are available on the Company's
website at the link www.carraroindia.com/investors/corporate- governance/policies.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES:
Disclosure of 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 are annexed herewith as Annexure IV.
A statement containing particulars of employees as required under
Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is provided as a separate annexure
forming part of this Report. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the Annual Report and
financial statements are being sent to the shareholders excluding the aforesaid annexure.
The said annexure is available for inspection at the registered office of the Company
during business hours and will be made available to any shareholder on request.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS:
The Company has not given any guarantees covered under the provisions
of Section 186 of the Act. Particulars of loans, advanced and investments form part of the
notes to standalone financial statements. Kindly refer note nos. 15, and 6.1 of the
standalone financial statements for the details of investments made by the Company as on
31st March, 2025.
DEPOSITS:
During the year under review, the Company has neither accepted any
deposits from the public nor any amount from its directors.
VIGIL MECHANISM-CUM-WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
In terms of the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Act, read with Rule
7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, the Company has
established a vigil mechanism, which forms part of the Vigil Mechanism-Cum- Whistle Blower
Policy in terms of Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations for directors and employees.
The objective of this policy is to provide a reporting mechanism for any person who
observes any unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud, or violation of the
Company's Code of Conduct for all members of the Board and Senior Management
("Codes of Conduct"). Such person can report the same to the Whistle Blower
Officer ("WB Officer") appointed under the policy. The said policy also
encompasses reporting of instances of leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information
("UPSI").
Protected disclosures can be made by a whistle blower to a dedicated
e-mail ID and / or postal address of WB Officer, appointed under the policy. The policy
has been hosted on the Company's website at https://www.
carraroindia.com/storage/app/uploads/public/66b/213/ b07/whistleblowing vigil mechanism
policy carraro india 66b213b07c99e706098897.pdf
A WB Officer has been appointed in terms of the provisions of the Act
to independently investigate protected disclosures communicated under the policy and
matters of violation to the Codes of Conduct.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
COMPANY BETWEEN 31ST MARCH, 2025 AND DATE OF BOARD'S 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 and the date of this Report.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
As per the Listing Regulations, all Related Party Transactions
("RPT") and any modifications thereto are placed before the Audit Committee for
approval. Further, the Audit Committee accords specific / omnibus approval for RPTs, which
are in ordinary course of business and satisfy the principles / conditions of being at
arm's length basis. Details of the RPTs entered pursuant to the specific and omnibus
approval granted are placed on quarterly basis before the Audit Committee for review and
update.
Particulars of RPTs entered during the financial year 2024-25
During the financial year 2024-25, the Company did not enter into any
contract / arrangement / transaction with related parties, which could be considered
material for which shareholders' approval, was required in accordance with Section
188 of the Act and the Policy on Related Party Transaction ("RPT Policy").
Accordingly, there is no information to be disclosed in Form AOC-2,
while the particulars of all RPTs in terms of Indian Accounting Standard ("Ind
AS") - 24 are forming part of the financial statements.
Further, in terms of Regulation 23 of the Listing Regulations, no
material related party transactions took place, from the date of listing of Company's
equity shares on the stock exchanges i.e. 30th December, 2024 till 31st
March, 2025.
The RPT Policy of the Company, as approved by the Board, can be
accessed on the Company's website at
https://www.carraroindia.com/storage/app/uploads/ public/66c/44c/946/related party
transactions policy 66c44c946d248444192428.pdf
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company has adopted a "Policy for Prevention of Sexual
Harassment" ("POSH Policy") in line with the requirements of the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The
POSH Policy aims to provide a safe, friendly, positive and productive working environment
and promote an atmosphere in which employees can realise their maximum potential. The
policy applies to all permanent and temporary employees and also to workforce engaged by
the Company through contractors.
The Company observes zero tolerance towards any kind of violation of
the POSH Policy. As per the POSH Policy, the Company has constituted Internal Committees
("IC") for all its locations. Such committees are chaired by a female employee
and other senior management officials of the Company are its members along with an
external member who has experience in dealing with cases relating to sexual harassment.
The IC is responsible for redressal of complaints related to sexual harassment and follows
the guidelines provided in the POSH Policy.
Pursuant to Rule 8 (5)(x) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the
disclosure of the complaints is given below:
Sr. No. Particulars |
Details |
1. No. of complaints of sexual harassment outstanding at the
beginning of the year |
Nil |
2. No. of complaints of sexual harassment received in the
year |
Nil |
3. No. of complaints disposed of during the year |
Nil |
4. No. of cases pending for more than ninety days |
Nil |
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961:
During the year under review, the maternity benefit leave of 26 weeks
with remuneration was granted to a total 5 women employees of the Company including one
(1) woman employee of Company' subsidiary, CTIPL. The Company has observed compliance
with the applicable requirements laid under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:
During the year under review, the industrial relations remained
cordial.
As on the date of this Report, the Company had entered into two
agreements with labour unions for the Company's
plants located at Ranjangaon (Dist. Pune, Maharashtra). In terms of the
agreements, none of them was due for renewal during the financial year under review.
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 124 and 125 of the Act
and the Investor Education and Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund)
Rules, 2016 ("IEPF Rules"), dividends of a company that remain unpaid or
unclaimed for a period of seven years from the date of transfer to the Unpaid Dividend
Account shall be transferred by such company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund
("IEPF").
In terms of the foregoing provisions of the Act, no dividend amount or
shares were required to be transferred to the IEPF by the Company during the year ended 31st
March, 2025.
During the seven years preceding the financial year ended 31st
March, 2025, the Company has paid all the declared dividends to its shareholders and no
amount of dividend was required to be transferred to the Unpaid Dividend Account.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY REGULATORS OR
COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS:
During the year under review, there were no significant material orders
passed by Regulators / Courts /Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of
the Company and its future operations.
DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 ("IBC Code"):
During the year under review, neither the Company made any application
nor any proceedings were pending against the Company, under the IBC as at the ned of
financial year 2024-25 and vice-a-versa.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME
OF ONE-TIME
SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
The Company has not made any one-time settlement for loans taken from
the Banks or Financial Institutions, and hence the details of difference between amount of
the valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking
loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof is not
applicable.
ANNUAL RETURN:
In terms of Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the
annual return of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025
shall be available on the Company's website at
https://www.carraroindia.com/investors/financial- information/annual-returns.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Your Directors take this opportunity to express their sincere
appreciation for the commitment, hard work and support of all its employees and workmen
during the year
The Directors also express their gratitude to the shareholders, workmen
unions, customers, vendors, dealers, bankers, government authorities of India and other
countries where the Company operates and all other business associates for their continued
support extended to the Company and for placing their confidence in the management. The
management looks forward to their continued support in future.
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For and on behalf of the Board |
Balaji Gopalan |
Sudhendra Mannikar |
Managing Director |
Whole-time Director & COO |
DIN: 07108093 |
DIN: 07483321 |
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