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To the members of Modern Threads (India) Limited,
Your Directors are pleased to present the 44th Annual Report on the
business and operations of the Company together with Audited Financial Statements for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The summary of financial performance of the Company for the year ended
31 March, 2025 is furnished hereunder:
(Rs. in Crores)
Particulars |
Year ended 31.03.2025 |
Year ended 31.03.2024 |
| Revenue from operations & other Income |
269.89 |
304.08 |
| Profit before exceptional items & tax |
4.75 |
25.93 |
| Exceptional items |
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| Profit before tax |
4.75 |
25.93 |
| Less-Tax expenses |
1.38 |
0.50 |
| Profit for the year |
3.37 |
25.43 |
| Other Comprehensive Income |
0.21 |
0.35 |
| Total Comprehensive Income |
3.58 |
25.78 |
STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
The performance of the Woollen Division of the Company has been
satisfactory over past few years. During the year under review the turnover of the Woollen
Division of the Company is Rs. 167.60 Crores as against Rs 213.88 Crores in the previous
year. During the year under review the turnover of the Yarn Division of the Company is Rs.
93.59 Crores as against Rs 87.26 Crores in the previous year. Your company has been able
to generate the profit of Rs. 4.75 Crores during the year under review as against Rs.
25.93 Crores in previous year before exceptional items and tax.
EXPORTS
Global instability continued to be aggravated & impacted not only
Woollen & worsted products, but across the line all textile material. Capacity
utilization remained very critical because of small & short term delivery orders. 2nd
half of the year was additionally fueled negatively on a/c of looming tariff barrier from
USA. Raw material supply which is mainly from Australia remained stable in terms of price,
but demand of yarn faced historical challenge.
In current market condition, Company adopted to focus on domestic sale
of small lots to minimize loss of production, however it is not suitable for our existing
infrastructural set-up. Further to fill this gap, company invested in infra-structure as
per the market.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
It has been almost 2 year market is not showing real upward movement
due to lack of demand from end users/ final customer. There is discussion among the
industry, that 2nd half of the year could be turning point from where market can move
positive. Cost competitiveness is real challenge in future due many players entered in
this business & increased capacity or Infrastructure.
SHARE CAPITAL
The authorized Share Capital of the Company stood at Rs. 185,00,00,000.
During the year under review, there was no change in paid up share capital of the Company.
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as at March 31, 2025 stood at Rs. 34,77,51,600 (Rupees
Thirty Four Crore Seventy Seven Lakh Fifty One Thousand Six Hundred) divided into
3,47,75,160 equity shares of Rs. 10 each.
TRANSFER TO RESERVE
The Company has not transferred any amount to reserves during the year
under review.
DIVIDEND
The Company is continuously searching new or used machines to update
the old machines for better quality of supplied yarn and wool tops. In addition to
replacement of old technology machines our aim is to increase the production through
balancing of preparatory section and increase the profitability. Looking long term
sustainability in market we conserve the resources of the company for expansion and
modernization of old plant and machinery. The Board of Directors of your company have
decided not to recommend any dividend on the Equity Shares of the company for the year
under review.
FIXED DEPOSITS
The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any fixed deposits during
the year under review within the meaning of Section 73 to 76 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
As mandated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the financial
statements for the year ended on March 31, 2025 has been prepared in accordance with the
Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013
(hereinafter referred to as The Act) read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules,
2014 as amended from time to time. The estimates and judgments relating to the Financial
Statements are made on a prudent basis, so as to reflect in a true and fair manner, the
form and substance of transactions and reasonably present the Company's state of
affairs, profits and cash flows for the year ended March 31, 2025. The Notes to the
Financial Statements form an integral part of this Report. Accounting policies have been
consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard, if initially adopted
or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting
policy hitherto in use. Management evaluates all recently issued or revised accounting
standards on an ongoing basis. The Company discloses financial results on a quarterly
basis which are subjected to limited review.
SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES COMPANIES
During the year, a wholly owned subsidiary in name of Modern
Woollens UK Ltd has been incorporated on 18.11.2024 with the Registrar of Companies
at England and Wales. Modern Threads (India) Limited has agreed to subscribe 1 share of
GBP 1 of Modern Woollens UK Ltd and subscription amount is yet to be paid. Modern Woollens
UK Ltd is yet to commence business operations, hence Form AOC-1 and Consolidated Financial
Results have not been prepared.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The Board of Directors consists of 6 (Six) members, of which 3 (Three)
are Independent Directors and 1 (one) is Non-Executive Director. The Board also has one
woman Independent Director.
During the year, Shri Ram Awatar Kabra has been re-appointed as
Executive Director on 19th November, 2024 and Shri Mukesh Kumar Soni has been appointed as
Non-Executive Independent Director on 14th November, 2024. Shri Jagdish Narayan Sharma
(DIN: 07552825) have completed his term of five consecutive years as Independent Director
of the Company on 28.02.2025. Consequently, Shri Jagdish Narayan Sharma has ceased to be
Independent Director of the Company w.e.f close business hours on 28.02.2025.
Mr. Anil Kumar Jain has appointed as Company Secretary & Compliance
Officer w.e.f 14.11.2024 in place of Shri Banwari Lal Saini who have resigned as Company
Secretary & Compliance Officer w.e.f 6.11.2024.
DIRECTOR RETIREMENT BY ROTATION
Smt. Veena Jain (DIN: 07148606), Director of the Company, is liable to
retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Act
read with the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 and,
being eligible, offers himself for reappointment. The Nomination and Remuneration
Committee and the Board recommend her reappointment for the consideration of the Members
of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Key Managerial Personnel
In terms of the provisions of section 2(51) and 203 of the Act, read
with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014,
Shri Rajesh Ranka, Chairman & Managing Director, Shri
Ram Awatar Kabra, Executive Director, Shri Prabodh Kumar Nahar, Chief
Financial Officer and Shri Anil Kumar Jain, Company Secretary & Compliance officer are
the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company. The appointment and remuneration of
Directors and KMPs are as per policy of the Company.
Declaration of Independent Directors
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the
criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 16 (1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 and confirmation that they have complied with the Code of Independent
Directors prescribed in the Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013. The terms and
conditions for the appointment of the Independent Directors are disclosed on the website
of the Company. The Board of Directors is of the opinion that all the Independent
Directors of the Company hold highest standards of integrity and possess requisite
expertise and experience required to fulfill their duties as Independent Directors and
that all the Independent Directors fulfill the conditions specified in the SEBI Listing
Regulations and are Independent of the management.
Nomination and Remuneration Policy
The Board has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee, framed the Nomination and Remuneration Policy for appointment of Directors, Key
Managerial personnel & Senior Management Personnel and also their remuneration and
performance evaluations. The Nomination and Remuneration Policy is available at website of
the company at https://www.modernwoollens.com.
Annual Evaluation of the Performance of the Board, Its Committees and
Individual Directors
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015, as amended, the Board
has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the Directors
individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit Committee, Nomination
& Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and Corporate
Social Responsibility Committee. Standard parameters were prepared after taking into
consideration various aspects of the Board functioning such as adequacy of the composition
of the Board and its Committees, Board culture, execution and performance of specific
duties, obligations and governance. The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee reviewed the performance of individual directors on the basis of criteria such
as the contribution of the individual director to the board and committee meetings like
preparedness on the issues to be discussed, meaningful and constructive contribution and
inputs in meetings, etc.
A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of
individual Directors including the Chairman of the Company, who were evaluated on
parameters such as level of engagement and contribution, independence of Judgment,
safeguarding the interest of the Company and its minority shareholders etc. The
performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board
and the performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non-Independent Directors of the
Company was carried out by the Independent Directors in a separate meeting who have
expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS
The Board meets regular intervals to discuss and decide on business
strategies and policies and review the financial performance of the Company. The notice
and detailed agenda alongwith other material information are sent in advance separately to
each Directors.
Seven meetings of the Board were held during the year. The detail of
meetings of the Board held during the year forms part of the Corporate Governance Report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee was constituted by the Board in accordance with
Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 i.e.
Listing Regulations. The composition, quorum, terms of reference,
functions, powers, roles and scope are in accordance with Section 177 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the provisions of Regulation 18 of the Listing Regulations, 2015. All the
members of the committee are financially literate and Smt. Ankita Jain, Chairman of the
Committee is an Independent Director and possesses financial expertise.
The details regarding composition, terms of references, powers,
functions, scope, meetings and attendance of members are included in Corporate Governance
Report which forms part of the Annual Report.
INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMENAT WORK PLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
Your Company has complied with the provisions relating to the
constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and constituted Internal
Complaints Committee as per the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The Company has also adopted a policy
on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace and framework for employees to report sexual
harassment cases at workplace and its process ensures complete anonymity and
confidentiality of information.
Details of complaints received/disposed during the financial year
2024-25 is provided in Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Annual Report.
DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, your directors
would like to state and confirm that: (a) In the preparation of the annual accounts, the
applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating
to material departures; (b) They had selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that were reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period; (c) They had
taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in
accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and
for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; (d) They had prepared the
annual accounts of the Company for the year ended on 31st March, 2025 on a
going concern basis; (e) They had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by
the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating
effectively; (f) They had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and that such system were adequate and operating effectively.
AUDITORS AND AUDITOR'S REPORT Statutory Auditors
S.S. Surana & Co. Chartered Accountants, Jaipur (Firm Registration
No. 001079C) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company in the 41st Annual
General Meeting of the Company held on 30th September, 2022 for a period of
five years from the conclusion of 41st Annual General Meeting up to the
conclusion of 46th Annual General Meeting of the Company. The observations made
in the Auditor's Report read together with relevant notes thereon are self-
explanatory and hence, do not call for any further comments under Section 134 of the
Companies Act, 2013.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as
specified under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 in the year under review.
Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
Company has appointed M/s. R.K Jain & Associates,
Company Secretaries, Bhilwara to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the
Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025. The Secretarial Audit
Report for the 2024-25 is attached as Annexure A. The observations in the
report are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further comments.
Cost Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time,
your Company has been carrying out audit of Cost Records every year. The Board after
considering the recommendations of its Audit Committee has appointed M/s S. Goyal &
Company, Cost Accountants, Jaipur (Firm Registration No. 005883) as cost auditors for the
financial year 2025-26, subject to the approval of the members at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting.
Cost Records
The Cost accounts and records, as required to be maintained under
Section 148 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013, are duly made and maintained by the Company.
Internal Auditor
Shri Naveen Kumar Vijayvargiya was appointed as the Internal Auditor of
the Company for the financial year 2025-26, on the recommendation of Audit Committee.
Internal Audit Report, their significant findings and follow up actions taken by the
management is reviewed by the audit committee on a quarterly basis.
Tax Auditor
As per the requirement of Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 M/S.
S.S. Surana & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 001079C), Jaipur have
been appointed as Tax Auditor for the financial year 2025-26.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS GIVEN, INVESTMENTS MADE, GUARANTEES GIVEN AND
SECURITIES PROVIDED
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and
securities covered under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 form part of the notes to
the Financial Statements of the Company.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an effective internal control and risk-mitigation
system, which are constantly assessed and strength with new/revised standard operating
procedures. The Company's internal control system is commensurate with its size,
scale and complexities of its operations. The main thrust of internal audit is to test and
review controls, appraisal of risks and business processes, besides benchmarking controls
with best practices in the industry. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
actively reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems and
suggests improvements to strengthen the same.
The Company is also initiating action for strengthening the systems and
procedures to ensure effective Internal Financial Controls in accordance with Section
134(5) (e) of the Companies Act, 2013. An Internal Audit process is in place under the
overall supervision of the Audit Committee of the Board, Qualified and experienced
professionals are engaged to ensure effective and independent evaluation of the Internal
Financial Controls. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, Statutory Auditors and
the Business Heads are periodically apprised of the internal audit findings and corrective
actions are being taken.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption,
Foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required under Section 134 (3)(m) of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed as
Annexure-B to the Board's Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Pursuant to the provision of Section 177(9) and (10) of the Companies
Act, 2013, read with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirement) Regulations, 2015 the Company has formulated and implemented the
Whistle Blower Policy/Vigil Mechanism. This has provided a mechanism for Directors and
employees of the Company and other persons dealing with the Company to report genuine
concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud and violation of the
Company's code of conduct and ethics. The Company has also provided adequate
safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors who express their concerns.
This policy is available on the website of the company at https://www.modernwoollens.com.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Your Company is committed to make a positive contribution to
communities where it operates. Pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Company constituted CSR committee and formulated CSR Policy as guiding principle for
undertaking CSR activities. The Company's vision on CSR is that the Company being a
responsible Corporate Citizen would continue to make a serious endeavor for improvement in
quality of life and betterment of society through its CSR related initiatives. The CSR
policy of the Company is available on the website of the company at https://
www.modernwoollens.com.
The disclosures of CSR activities pursuant to Section 134(3) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility) Rules,
2014 is annexed as Annexure C' hereto and form part of this report.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 92(3) of the Act, read with the
Companies (Management & Administration) Rules, 2014, the annual return in the
prescribed form is available on the website of the Company at https:/
/www.modernwoollens.com.
CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH RELATED PARTIES
In line with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing
Regulations, the Board has approved a policy on related party transactions A policy on
related party transactions has been placed on the Company's website
https://www.modernwoollens.com.
In accordance with the provisions of section 188 of the Companies Act,
2013 and rules made thereunder, all related party transactions that were entered into
during the financial year were on arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course
of business. There were no materiality significant related party transactions which may
have a potential conflict with the interests of the Company at large. All related party
transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. Omnibus approval was
obtained on a yearly basis for transactions which are of repetitive nature. The details of
contracts and arrangement with related parties for the financial year ended 31st March,
2025, are given in Note No. 36 to the Financial Statements forming part of this Annual
Report.
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule
8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, information in form AOC-2 is provided as
Annexure-D to the Board's Report.
CODE OF CONDUCT
A declaration signed by the Managing Director in regard to compliance
with the Code of Conduct by the Board Members and Senior Management personnel, also forms
part of the Annual Report.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAM FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Your Company has formulated familiarization program for the Independent
Directors to familiarize them with their role, rights and responsibility as Directors, the
working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business
model of the Company etc. The details of such familiarization program is available on the
website of the Company at the website https://www.modernwoollens.com.
RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Risk Management policy is formulated and implemented by the Company
in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The policy aimed at creating and
protecting shareholders value by minimizing threats and losses and identifying and
maximizing opportunities. The risk management policy defines the risk management approach
across the enterprise at various levels, including documentation and reporting.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required pursuant to Section 197 read with rule 5 of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 in
respect of employees of the Company is provided as Annexure-E to the Boards Report.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Board of Directors has devised proper systems and processes for
complying with the requirements of applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI') and that such systems were
adequate and operating effectively and the Company has complied with all applicable
Secretarial Standards during the year under review.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Your Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of
Corporate Governance and adheres to the stipulations set out in the Listing Regulation and
have implemented all the prescribed requirements. The Corporate Governance Report and
Certificate from practicing company secretaries confirming compliance of conditions as
required by Regulation 34(3) read with Part E of Schedule V of the Listing Regulations
form part of this Board's Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on the operations of the
Company, as required under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, is set out as Annexure-F to the Board's Report and forms an
integral part of the Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION
OF THE COMPANY OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THIS REPORT
There are no material changes or commitments affecting the financial
position or business activities of the Company between the end of the Financial Year and
the date of this Board's Report.
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
During the year under review, the Company has not entered into any
onetime settlement.
CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company during the
year under review.
INSURANCE
Your Company has taken appropriate insurance for all assets against
foreseeable perils.
GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in
respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the
year under review: a) No issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend,
voting or otherwise; b) No Significant and material orders were passed by the any
Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacts the going concern status and Company's
operations in future; c) No fraud was reported by the Auditors to the Audit Committee or
Board under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013; d) No application made or any
proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the
year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors take this opportunity to thank the customers, share
holders, suppliers, bankers, business partners/associates, financial institutions and
Central and State Governments for their consistent Support and encouragement to the
Company. Your Directors also wish to place on record their deep appreciation to employees
at all levels for their hard work, dedication and commitment.
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For and on behalf of the Board of
Directors |
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Rajesh Ranka |
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Chairman & Managing Director |
| Place: Bhilwara |
DIN: 03438721 |
| Dated: 30.05.2025 |
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