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To, The Members of Thangamayil Jewellery Limited
The Directors are pleased to present the 25th Annual Report and the
Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025:
1) FINANCIAL RESULTS *in Lakhs
| Particulars |
2024-2025 |
2023-2024 |
| 5a!es |
4,91.058 |
3.82.678 |
| Gross Profit |
43,041 |
35,293 |
| Earnings before Interest, Depreciation and Taxation (EBITDA) |
22.468 |
21,777 |
| Finance Cost |
|
4,107 |
| 3,633 |
|
|
| Depreciation |
|
|
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) |
15,992 |
16,508 |
| Tax |
4,121 |
4,184 |
| Profit After Tax (PAT) |
11,871 |
12,324 |
| Other comprehensive income (net) |
(33) |
36 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax |
11,788 |
12,360 |
The year 24-25 started well with the resounding success on
"Aks'naya Thrithiyai" saies that fell in the first quarter supported by better
realisation due to steep increase in gold & silver price movements and reported a
Profit before tax (PBT) of *7,719 lakhs for that quarter.
However, second quarter post presentation of central budget, due to
steep reduction in customs duty introduced with immediate effect on 24/07/2024. the
Company suffered a huge loss up to *1,547 lakhs on sale of high duty paid inventory. The
overall second quarter performance resulted in a PBT loss of *2,355 lakhs .
However, in the third quarter, post liquidation of high duty paid
inventory and also due to improved gold price prevailed, the Company could get back to
normalcy and earned a record PBT of *6,745 lakhs.
In the fourth quarter, due to erratic gold price movement as a
consequence of geo-political instability in certain countries and tariff war infused by
USA, the expected sales could not take place. Moreover, in this quarter, the much awaited
entry to Chennai Metro by the Company also necessitated substantial revenue expenses as
promotional activities and for other operating expenses.
All these factors, affected the PBT to larger extent but the company
could manage to deliver a PBT of *3883 lakhs for 4th quarter.
In aggregate, for all the four quarters put together, the company could
make a PBT of *15,992 lakhs as against *16,508 lakhs of last year 2023-24 FY.
The retail turnover was its highest level at *4.72,000 lakhs as against
*3,69,100 lakhs of previous year. Profit after tax moderated at *11,871 lakhs as against
*12,324 lakhs of previous year.
The Board is interested to share with the shareholders, the fact, but
for the one time variations in real time operations (as stated elsewhere as a separate
note in this Annual report page no 12) the Company could have made a higher PBT of *23,736
lakhs as against actually reported in the Audited financial statement of *15,992 lakhs.
Inspite of the above happenings, the PBT was made possible for the
reasons stated below;
a. Retail value driven growth at 28%
b. Gold Volume increase by 4.00%
c. Better realisation on absolute margin due to escalated gold and
silver price mostly prevailed in the second half of the FY 24-25.
d. SSS sales improvement on YOY basis by 18.1 % compared to previous
year.
e. Improved contribution in value terms from Non-gold items.
f. Incremental sales from Chennai Retail outlet opened from 23rd
February 2025 Expansion of outlets
EXPANSION OF RETAIL OUTLETS
During the year, the Company started 5 outlets in Chenrai T.Nagar,
Rameswaram, Puliyangudi, Mayiladuthurai and Kuniyamuthur.Coimbatore and on April 11th 2025
opered two more outlets in Chennai Virugambakkam and lyyapanthangal suburbans.
The Company has got a definite plan to open at least 8 more outlets
within the state of Tamiinadu with 6 outlets earmarked for Chennai surrounding areas. The
required funding for these outlets both for Capex and working capital requirements is
fully arranged via Rights issue & bank loans along with incremental customer advances.
PROSPECTS FOR CURRENT YEAR 25-26
The current year stared well. In the past 43 days (01.04.25 to
13.05.25)the Company achieved a turnover of *71,084 lakhs as against *57,954 lakhs of
previous same period under reference. However, due to steep increase in gold price
prevailed "Akshaya Thirithiyai" sales on 30/04/25 more or less closed around
*15,380 lakhs as that of previous year. Volume reduction of 24% was noticed on that day
sales.
For the ongoing financial year, the estimated retail outlets expansion
outlay is fixed around *85,000 lakhs and the same will be funded by Rights issue proceeds
and working capital borrowings from banks & customer advances.
The Capex portion is estimated at *871 lakhs and the balance will be
used to deploy in current assets. Being an "asset less model" expansion, the
capex is limited to carry out Retail outlets interiors & electrical fittings &
furnishings only.
PERFORMANCE OF EXISTING OUTLETS
All retail outlets are EBIDTA positive. However, post amortization of
H.O expenses two of the existing outlets out of 60 outlets are marginally incurring cash
loss. However, In the overall reckoning, these outlets are very small formats and by and
large make no difference for the financial performance of the Company.
You may observe, that our topline growth improved in a five-year period
at CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) at 27% as against 22% in previous year.
2) DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 15th May, 2025, has
recommended payment of *12.50/- (Rupees twelve and paise fifty) (125%) per equity share of
the face value of *10 (Rupee ten only) each as final dividend for the financial year ended
31st March. 2025. The payment of final dividend is subject to the approval of the
shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company. The company
allocated pay out of *3,885 lakhs for 2024-25 on the expanded capital resulted on account
of 2:15 Rights shares allotted during this year as against *2,744 lakhs nearly 42%
improvement in overall dividend payout. Refer
https://www.thangamayii.com/corporate/wp-content/ uploads/2023/06/DDP-TMJL-1.pdf for
Dividend Distribution policy.
3) SHARE CAPITAL
The share capital of the Company was increased pursuant to a Rights
issue undertaking during the year under review:
The Company issued and allotted 36,42,857 fully paid-up equity shares
of the face value of *10 each for cash at a price of *1,400 per equity share (including a
premium of *1,390 per share) aggregating to *51,000 lakhs by way of a Rights issue, in the
ratio of 2 (Two) Rights equity shares for every 15 (Fifteen) fully paid-up equity shares
of the Company, held by the eligible equity shareholders on the Record Date i.e. 11th
February 2025 ('Rights Issue'). Consequent to the allotment of shares the paid-up equity
share capital of the Company stands increased from *2,743.92 lakhs to *3,108.20 lakhs
comprising 3,10,82,021 equity shares of the face value of * 10 each fully paid up as on
March 31, 2025. Further details on the Rights Issue are contained under the section
'Rights Issues'.
4) HEDGING
The company has got a well-defined operative "Hedging"
mechanism in place. The metal loan availed from banks and the advances received from
customers for future delivery objectives are covered under natural hedge against gold
price fluctuations. A portion of other inventories is also hedged with MCX platform by
paying margin and meeting day-to-day MTM (marked to market) obligations.
This is done based on daily sales criteria. In aggregate, the hedging
is at 96% as against 89% of last year. You may note that in the last five years, the
hedging portion is progressively improved. We are fully committed to hedging in the
prevailing volatility in gold price behavior. The company is fully confident on sustaining
the operating profit and does not depend on any inventory profits / (losses.)
5) R NANCE
For the required working capital for the current year based on the
estimates done, the company is fully supported by various sources of finance.
The secured working capital outstanding borrowings of the company as at
31st March 2025 stood at *60,291 lakhs as against *32.444 lakhs of the previous year. The
aggregate working capital facilities from multiple banking arrangement is at *7,52,000
lakhs. The current drawing power covers the sanctioned limits fully.
The eligible fixed deposits limit from public & shareholders is at
*17,261 lakhs . However, the company took only *7,779 lakhs. Interest outflows have
increased marginally due to better utilization of working capital borrowings. At the same
time per gram interest outgo maintained at the same level of *65. Moreover, the average
cost of funds in aggregate for borrowings has slightly increased from 4.82% to 4.99% due
to increase in working capital limits from banks.
6) CONTINUING CHALLENGES
a. Almost vertical rise in gold price movement affecting the
affordability criterion of customers at large
b. Due to highly working capital intensive model aggravated by steep
rise in gold and silver prices, PAT less dividend cash available in the system is not
commensurate to the incremental working capital requirements.
c. High level of competitive intensity.
d. Exceptional substantial allocation of capital is required for huge
advertisement and publicity to improve the visibility and recall factors associated with
brand building exercise required for expansion in places where the brand is not familiar.
e. Huge leverage backed demand for other consumption based
discretionary expenses due to emergence of aspirational class in population..
7) FUTURE PROSPECTS
a. 8etter amortization OF "Fixed overheads" on enlarged
retail sales;
b. Continue to grow on "asset less model" expansion strategy
c. Existing high level of liquidity comfort in the system to support
any eventuality or to make use of opportunities thrown open by eco system;
d. Optimum utilization of Brand equity built in;
e. Excellent technology support to CRM activities and fund rising
opportunities from small savers with the help of Digi gold" APP'
f. Cost effective model adopted for execution;
g. Improved product mix in value terms of high contribution items;
h. Proper & well laid down strategies for capital allocation
activities;
i. Sustainable gross profit margin while sustaining the competitive
advantages in pricing by sourcing merchandise items at a fair price;
j. Make use of all categories of competitive advantages as narrated in
enclosure to this annual report.
Except for unforeseen circumstances, the management is confident of
bettering the performance in the medium to long term on the areas prioritized.
3) DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
The company as per Ind AS requirements has created deferred tax assets
7400 lakhs as against deferred tax assets of 7250 lakhs of previous year.
The company has recognised provision for Income tax for the year ended
and measured its deferred tax basis the rate prescribed in the Act.
9) CONTRIBUTION TO EXCHEQUER
The Company is a regular payer of taxes and other duties to the
Government. The Company has paid GST of 714,775 lakhs as compared to *11,563 lakhs paid in
the previous year and the Income tax amounts to 74,121 lakhs was paid as against Rs4,188
lakhs for financial year 2023-24.
10) CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
During the year, we capitalized *4,941 Lakhs to our gross block
comprising *4,592 lakhs for Plant & Machinery, Building , Furniture & Fittings and
other assets and balance of *349 lakhs for Computer Equipment's including Software.
The capital work in progress amount outstanding as on 31st March 2025
is 71,127 lakhs (previous year 7 236 lakhs). This comprises of interiors and other assets
still to be put in use and are yet to be capitalised.
For the previous year, we capitalized 7 3,657 lakhs to our gross block
comprising 7 3,350 lakhs for Piant & Machinery and Furniture & Fittings and others
and the balance of *307 lakhs for Computer Equipment's including Software.
11) DETAILS IN RESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS UNDER SUB-SECTION
(12)
OF SECTION 143 OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL
GOVERNMENT
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as
specified under the second proviso of Section 143(12) of the Companies Ac:,2013 (including
any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force).
12) DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
To the best of their knowledge and belief and according to the
information and explanations obtained by them, your Directors make the following
statements in terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed and there is no material departure.
b. The directors have selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as
to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for the year;
c. 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;
d. The directors have prepared the annual accounts on a 'going
concern' basis;
e. The directors have laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively. Internal financial control means the policies and procedures
adopted by the Company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business
including adherence to Company's policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention
and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting
records and the timely preparation of reliable financial information; and
f. The directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
13) MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
Utilisation of own manufacturing facilities including on job work basis
is around 78% as against 75% of the earlier years. The overall cost of production has come
down due to attainment of scale of economies in the manufacturing facilities. It is
expected to improve the own manufacturing capacity utilisation in forthcoming years On a
need basis, at short notice, handmade items capacity could be enlarged.
14) DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
The trading in the Equity Shares of your Company is under compulsory
dematerialization mode. As on March 31, 2025, Equity Shares representing 100% of the
equity share capital are in dematerialized form. As the depository system offers numerous
advantages, members are requested to take advantage of the same and avail of the facility
of dematerialization of the Company's shares.
15) CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your Company has been practising the principles of good corporate
governance over the years and lays strong emphasis on transparency, accountability and
integrity.
AseparatesectiononCorporateGovernanceandacertificate from the statutory
auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as
stipulated under Regulation 27 of 5EBI (LODR) 2015 along with the Stock Exchange(s) forms
par: of this report.
The Chairman and Managing Director and Joint Managing Directors of the
Company have certified to the Board on financial statements and other matters in
accordance with Regulation 17 (8) of SEBI (LODR) 2015 pertaining to CEO certification for
the financial year ended 31st March 2025.
16) INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors comprises of 8 total number of Directors out of
which 4 are Independent Directors (50%) thus fulfilling the requirement of the Companies
Act, 2013 and SEBI(LODR), 2015. Therefore the composition of Board of Directors will be in
accordance with the requirements of the act and regulations. During the financial year,
Mr. S.Rethinavelu. Mr. Lalj'i Vora and Mr. V.R. Muthu, Independent Directors retired and
Mr. N . Jegatheesan and Mr. K.Thirruppathi Rejan were appointed as Independent directors
in compliance with the act and regulation.
So, also Mr. S.M. Chandrasekhar who has completed his first term as
Independent Director during the financial year has been re-appointed by the shareholders
through postal ballot e- voting as on 10th May,2025 being the end date for e-voting for
the purpose.
1) Re-constitution of various committees with effect from 25th July
2024:
Due to change in the independent directors as three of them are
completing their term and retire from their office and two new Independent Directors are
inducted into the Board to fulfil the requirements following changes have been effected in
the constitution of various committees:
a. Audit committee members:
1) Mr. S.M.Cnandrasekaran (Chairman)
2) Mr. N.Jegatheesan
3) Mrs. Rajakumari Jeevagan
4) Mr. Ba.Ramesh
b. Nomination & remuneration committee members:
1) Mr. S.M.Cnandrasekaran (Chairman)
2) Mr. N.Jegatheesan
3) Mrs. Rajakumari Jeevagan
4) Mr. Balarama Govinda Das
c. Corporate Social Responsibility committee members:
1) Mr.Balarama Govinda Das (Chairman)
2) Mr.Ba.Ramesh
3) N.B.Kumar
4) Mr.S.M.Chandrasekaran
d. Stakeholders Sc Grievances Committee members:
1) Mr.S.M.Chandrasekaran (Chairman)
2) Mr.Balarama Govinda Das
3) Mr.Ba.Ramesh
4) N.B.Kumar
e) Risk Management Committee Members:
1) Mr.Balarama Govinda Das (Chairman)
2) Mr.Ba.Ramesh
3) N.B.Kumar
4) Mr.S.M.Chandrasekaran
5) Mr.K.Thirupathi Rajan
17) DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
As per SEBI Listing Regulations, the Corporate Governance Report with
the Auditors' Certificate thereon, and the integrated Management Discussion and Analysis
including the Business Responsibility Report are attached, which forms part of this
report.
18) USTING OF SNARES
The Equity Shares of your Company continue to remain listed with Bombay
Stock Exchange Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The listing fees for
the year 2025-26 have been paid to these Stock Exchanges. The Shares of the companies are
compulsorily tradable in dematerialized form.
19) INSURANCE
The assets of the Company are adequately insured against fire and such
other risks, as are considered necessary by the Management.
20) HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Many initiatives have been taken to support business through
organizational efficiency, development, resourcing, performance & compensation
management, competency- based development, career & succession planning and
organization building. Leadership development is one of the primary key initiatives of the
Company. Primary personal development program has been taken up as long term strategy of
the Company. A significant effort has also been undertaken to develop leadership as well
as administrative / functional capabilities in order to meet future talent requirement.
The Company continues to maintain pleasant relations without any
interruption in work. As on 31st March 2025 the Company has 3,086 employees on its rolls
as against 2,112 employees in the previous year.
21) PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND RELATED DISCLOSURES
In terms of the provision cf Section 197(12) of Act read with rules
5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies ( Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial personnel)
Rules, 2014 a statement showing the names and other particulars of the employees drawing
remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said rules are provided in the Annual
Report.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required
under section 197(12} of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,2014 are provided in the Annexure -1.
Having regard to the provision of the first proviso to Section 136(1)
of the Act and as advised, the Annual Report, excluding the aforesaid information is being
sent to the members of the Company. The said information is available for inspection at
the corporate office of the Company during working hours and any member interested in
obtaining such information may write to the Company Secretary and the same will be
furnished on request. The full Annual Report including the aforesaid information is being
sent electronically to all those members who have registered their mair addresses and is
available on the Company's website.
22) STATEMENT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK
MANAGEMENT POLICY OF THE COMPANY
Pursuant to section 134 (3) (n) of the Companies Act, 2013 & under
regulation 21 of the SEBI (Listing obligations and disclosure requirements) Regulations.
2015, the company has adopted risk management policies to monitor the business.
Business Risk Evaluation and Management (BRM) is an ongoing process
within the Organization. The Company has a robust risk management framework to identify,
monitor and minimize risks as also identify business opportunities.
The objectives and scope of the Risk Management
Committee broadly reviews:
1. Overseeing of risk management performed by the executive management;
2. The BRM policy and framework formulated in line with local legal
requirements and SEBI guidelines;
3. Risks and evaluate treatment including initiating mitigation actions
and ownership as per a pre-defined cycle;
4. Defining framework for identification, assessment, monitoring, and
mitigation and reporting of risks.
5. Within its overall scope as aforesaid, the Company shall review
risks trends, exposure, and potential impact analysis and mitigation plan. .
23) CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 134 (3)(M) OF
THE COMPANIES ACT. 2013 READ WITH RULE 8(3) OF THE COMPANIES RULES, 2014.
a) Conservation of Energy
The disclosure of particulars with respect to conservation of energy
pursuant to Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 8(3) of the
companies (accounts) rules, 2014 are not applicable as our business is not specified in
the Schedule . However, the company makes its best efforts to conserve energy in a more
efficient and effective manner.
b) Technology Absorption, Adaptation and Innovation
The company has not carried out any specific research and development
activities. The company uses indigenous technology for its operations. Accordingly, the
information relatedto technology absorption, adaptation and innovation is reported to be
NIL
c) Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo
Foreign Exchange Earning
( Rs in lakhs)
| Particulars |
2024 -25 |
2023 -24 |
| Export Sales |
- |
- |
Foreign Exchange Outgo
( Rs in lakhs)
| Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023 -24 |
| Travelling Expenses |
- |
3 |
| Consultancy Charges |
125 |
95 |
| Capital Goods |
- |
21 |
24j ESTABLISHED PROCESS OF MITIGATING RISKS INTMJL
The Risk management process at TMJL revolves around identification of
all risks of internal and external and undertaking risk mitigation measures so that
monitoring their impact would be process driven with a view to take corrective course of
actions.
Industry Risk
Jewellery industry dominated by gold metal in India and is going
through a shrinking phase in the discretionary context of customers priorities for
purchases together with wide gold price movements. Business is shifting from unorganized
sector to corporates with deep pockets of resources to sustain the cyclical risk impact.
Your company enlarged its wings in semi and rural areas where the
existing business is shifting to organized players like us. The shrinking size risk is
mitigated by adding value added products in the portfolio and also by selling other
popular brands under our umbrella.
Regulatory Risk
The Government has implemented more stringent regulatory measures in
all aspects of the trade starting from compliances under various Acts including Income tax
and customer friendly Hallmarking, etc., in a speedier manner.
Your company has already adapted to the changes in the trade
requirements and in fact would be a beneficiary under GST regulations.
Commodity Risk
Gold being a commodity, price is influenced by various factors
including demand and supply. Even though we buy gold whenever we sell on the same day. in
order not to carry the risk of price fluctuations, the underlying stock on a given date
certainly affected by the price movement. The impact of it either positive or negative
often shadowed the real operating capabilities of the company. Your company has an inbuilt
hedging mechanism to mitigate the extreme fluctuations in gold price movement. Currently
we maintain 96:4 ratio between hedged and un-hedged closing stock inventory in any given
date. This strategy helped us to maintain our performance, besides ensuring liquidity in
the system.
Every aspect, of the risks components mentioned in the earlier paras,
were carefully evaluated by the respective teams and reported to Board at intervals to
reset the strategies and policies that may tend to be appropriate and re-assuring in the
changed realities.
Cost Risk
The brand building and establishment cost increased in recent years due
to growth aspirations. New business can be identified by enhancing the visibility of the
Brand. It involves a huge cost on a recurring basis even though the positive impact could
be seen in later years.
Your Company by taking into advantages of low cost retailer tag has
already spent larger sums for advertisement and publicity. This will go a long way in
expanding the retail oudets in larger parts of Tamilnadu and the cost currently incurred
would be amortized among larger number of retail oudets in the days to come.
Growth Risk
The industry suffers from the introduction of sovereign gold bond and
also by the penetration of "E-commerce" activity in the trade. New territorial
expansion often results in burning cash in the form of excessive fixed cost in the earlier
years anticipating a sustainable business later that is not guaranteed.
Your Company though strategically decided to grow but restricted its
inroads into current territorial places in a deeper and concentrated manner so that fixed
cost impact will not be felt by the company as an adverse factor. We opt for Asset less
model and therefore the risk of growth in unknown places is mitigated to that extent.
Financial risk
Stretched financials could hamper business sustainability. The
Company's gearing as at 31st March 2025 stood at 0.77 times which is among one of the best
in the target corporates of the industry.
The company is consistently reducing its high-cost debts and leverage
only when it is self-liquidating in nature. All the financial indicators are improving
including risk weighted Return on Equity.
However, all our retails outlets expansion plan is going forward
smoothly. Our learning out of first wave has helped us to rearrange resources and improve
our operating efficiencies.
25) INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that internal
financial controls have been laid down in the Company and that such controls are adequate
and is functioning effectively. TMJL has policies, procedures, control frameworks and
management systems in place that map into the definition of Internal Financial Controls as
detailed in the Companies Act, 2013. These have been established at the entity and process
levels and are designed to ensure compliance to internal control requirements, regulatory
compliance, and appropriate recording of financial and operational information.
Internal Financial Controls that encompass the policies, processes, and
monitoring systems for assessing and mitigating operational, financial and compliance
risks and controls over related party transactions, substantially exist. The management
reviews and certifies the effectiveness of the internal control mechanism over financial
reporting, adherence to the code of conduct and Company's policies for which they are
responsible and also the compliance to established procedures relating to financial or
commercial transactions, where they have a personal interest or potential conflict of
interest, if any.
The Audit Division continuously monitors the efficacy of Internal
Financial Controls with the objective of providing to the Audit Committee and the Board of
Directors, an independent, objective and reasonable assurance on the adequacy and
effectiveness of the organisation's risk management, control and governance processes. The
audit plan is approved by the Audit Committee, which reviews compliance to the plan.
During the year, theAuditCommitteemetregularlytoreview reports submitted by the Audit
Division. All significant audit observations and follow-up actions thereon were reported
to the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee also met the Company's Statutory Auditors to
ascertain their views on financial statements, including the financial reporting system,
compliance to accounting policies and procedures, the adequacy and effectiveness of the
internal controls and systems followed by the Company. The Management acted upon the
observations and suggestions of the Audit Committee.
26) Details O* Pc cv Developed And Implemented By The Company On its
Corporate Social Responsibi ity Initiatives (CSR)
During the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, the Company incurred
CSR Expenditure of Rs217 Lakhs (Rupees Two hundred Seventeen lakhs Only). The CSR
initiatives of the Company were under the thrust area of health & hygiene, food
assistance, education, water management , animal walfare and vocational training. The CSR
Policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company.
The Company's CSR Policy statement and annual report on the CSR
activities undertaken during the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, in accordance with
Section 135 of the Act and Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy} Rules, 2014
is sec out in Annexure 2 to this report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT AND BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
In compliance with Regulation 34 of the Listing Regulations, a separate
report on Corporate Governance along with a certificate from the Auditors on its
compliance and a Business Responsibility Report as per Regulation 34 of SEBI (LODR). 2015
detailing the various initiatives taken by the Company on the environmental, social and
Governance front forms part of this Annual Report.
27) PARTICULARS OF LOANS. GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS MADE UNDER SECTION
186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
There were no loans & guarantees given or investments made by the
Company under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review.
Particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred
to in Section 188(1)
All related party transactions that were entered into during the
financial year were on an arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of
business. There are no materially
significant related party transactions made by the Company with
Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, or other designated persons which may have
a potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. All Related Party
Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee as also in the Board for approval.
Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on a quarterly basis for the
transactions which are foreseen and repetitive in nature. The transactions entered
pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted are audited and a statement giving details of
all related party transactions is placed before the Audit Committee and the Board of
Directors for their approval on a quarterly basis.
The Annual Report on related party is annexed herewith as
"Annexure 3".
28} COMPANY'S POLICY RELATING TO DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT PAYMENT OF
REMUNERATION AND DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES
The Company's Policy relating to appointment of Directors, payment of
Managerial remuneration, Directors' qualifications, positive attributes, independence
of Directors and other related matters as provided under Section 178(3) of the Companies
Act. 2013 is furnished in Annexure -4 and is attached to this report.
29) ANNUAL RETURN
The Annua! Return of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 in Form MGT - 7
in accordance with Section 92(3) of the Companies Act read with the Companies (Management
and Administration) Rules, 2014, is available on the Company's website-
www.thangamayil.com.
30) NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS CONDUCTED DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW
During the year. Eight Board Meetings and four Audit Committee Meetings
were convened and held. The details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the
Companies Act, 2013.
31) SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VE' ITU RES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
The Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint venture or Associate
Company.
32) DEPOSITS
The details of deposits remain unpaid during the year under review are
furnished hereunder:
| SI.No |
Particulars |
Rs in Lakhs |
| 1 |
Amount remained unpaid or unclaimed as at the end of the year |
47.81 |
| 2 |
Whether there has been any default in repayment of deposits
or payment of interest thereon during the year and if so, number of such cases and the
total amount involved |
Nil |
33) DIRECTORS
Smt. Yamuna Vasini Deva Dasi Non - executive and Non - Independent
Director of the Company retires by rotation and being eligible seeks reappointment. Your
Board recommends her re-appointment
34) DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Independent Directors have submitted their disclosures to the Board
that they fulfil all the requirements as stipulated in Section 149(6) of the Companies
Act, 2013 so as to qualify themselves to be appointed as Independent Directors under the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant rules.
The Details of familiarisation programme arranged for independent
directors have been disclosed on website of the company and are available at
www.thangamayil.com.
35) CODE OF CONDUCT
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is
applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day to day
business operations of the company. The Company believes in "Zero Tolerance"
against bribery, corruption and unethical dealings / behaviours of any form and the Board
has laid down the directives to counter such acts. The code laid down by the Board is
known as "code of business conduct" which forms an Appendix to the Code. The
Code has been posted on the Company's website www.thangamayil.com. The Code lays down the
standard procedure of business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors
and the designated employees in their business dealings and in particular on matters
relating to integrity in the work place, in business practices and in dealing with
stakeholde' The Code gives guidance through examples on the expected behaviour from an
employee in a given situation and the reporting structure.
All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have
confirmed compliance with the Code. All Management Staff were given appropriate training
in this regard.
36) STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. B.Thiagarajan & Co, Chartered Accountants (JCAI Registration
No.: 004371S) ("M/s. BT & Co ") were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the
Company, at the 22nd AGM held on 4th August 2022 to hold office till the conclusion of the
27th AGM. M/s BT & Co has confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as
Auditors of the Company.
The Report given by M/s. B.Thiagarajan & Co Chartered Accountants
on the financial statement of the Company for the financial year 2024-2025 is part of the
Annual Report. The Notes on financial statement referred to in the Auditor's Report are
self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments. The Auditor's Report does
not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer. During the year
under review, the Auditors had not reported any matter under Section 143 (12) of the Act,
therefore no detail is required to be disclosed under Section 134(3)(ca) of the Act.
37) SECRETARIAL AUDIT
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 Mr.S .Muthuraju, a Company Secretary in Practice to undertake the
Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Report of the Secretarial Auditor is annexed
herewith as "Annexure 5".
However, as per the amendment of SEBI(LODR),2015 dated 12th
December,2024 it has become mandatory from the current financial year to appoint the
Secretarial Auditor as recommended by the Board of Directors to be duly approved by the
Shareholders with a term of 5 years. Hence, the appointment of secretarial auditor has
been taken up by the Company and suitable resolution has been piaced before the
shareholders for their approval in the notice attached with Annual Report 2024-25.
38) COMMENTS ON AUDITORS' REPORT
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or
disclaimers made by M/s. B. Thiagarajan & Co, Statutory Auditors, in their report and
by Mr. S. Muthuraju. Company Secretary in Practice, in his Secretarial Audit report.
The Statutory Auditors have not reported any incident of fraud to the
Audit Committee of the Company in the year under review.
39) INTERNAL AUDIT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
The company has an effective in-house internal audit system. The
persons are well trained to cover various areas of verification inspection and system
evaluation. All the mandatory compliances required to be followed
under various statues are exhaustively covered in their scope. We have
effective and adequate internal audit and control systems, commensurate with our business
size. Regular internal audit visits to the operations are undertaken to ensure that high
standards of interna! controls are maintained at each level. Independence of the audit and
compliance function is ensured by the auditors' direct reporting to the Audit
Committee. Details on the composition and functions of the Audit Committee can be found In
the chapter on Corporate Governance of the Annua! Report.
40) SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators /
Courts which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future
operations.
41) ENHANCING STAKEHOLDERS VALUE
Your Company believes that its Members are among its most important
stakeholders Accordingly, your Company's operations are committed to the pursuit of
achieving high levels of operating performance and cost competitiveness, consolidating and
building for growth, enhancing the productive asset and resource base and nurturing
overall corporate reputation. Your Company is also committed to create value for its other
stakeholders by ensuring that its corporate actions positively impact the socio-economic
and environmental dimensions and contribute to sustainable growth and development.
42) PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
The Company has a Policy on Prohibition. Prevention and Redressal of
Sexual Harassment of women at workplace and matters connected therewith or incidental
thereto covering all the aspects as required under the "The Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prohibition, Prevention and Redressal) Act, 2013. There were no such
complaints received under the policy during the year.
43) DISCLOSURE OF COMPOSITION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING VIGIL
MECHANISM
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and under
regulation 25 of the SEBI (Listing obligations and disclosure requirements) Regulations,
2015. the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own performance, the directors
individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit, Nomination &
Remuneration Committees. The manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been
explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
The Audit Committee consists of the following members
a. Mr.S.M. Chandrasekaran - Chairman
b. Mr.N.jegatheesan - Member
c. Mrs. Rajakumari Jeevagan - Member
d. Mr.Ba.Ramesh - Member
The above composition of the Audit Committee consists of independent
Directors viz., Mr. S.M. Chandrasekaran, Mrs.Rajakumari Jeevagan and Mr.N.jegatheesan who
form the majority.
The Company has established a vigil mechanism and overseas through the
committee, the genuine concerns expressed by the employees and other Directors The Company
has also provided adequate safeguards against victimization of employees and Directors who
express their concerns. The Company has also provided direct access to the chairman of the
Audit Committee on reporting issues concerning the interests of Company employees and the
Company.
44) ANNUAL EVALUATION BY THE BOARD
The evaluation framework for assessing the performance of Directors
Comprises the following key areas:
1. Attendance of Board Meeting and Board Committee Meetings
2. Quality of Contribution to Board deliberations
3. Strategic perspectives or inputs regarding future growth of Company
and its performance
A. Providing perspectives and feedback going beyond information
provided by the management
5. Commitment to shareholders and other stakeholder interests
The evaluation involves self-evaluation by the Board Members and
subsequently assessment by the Board of Directors. A member of the Board will not
participate in the discussion of his/ her evaluation.
45) PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING:
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider
Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated
employees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company's
shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of Company shares by the Directors and the
designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in
relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. The Board
is responsible for implementation of the Code. All Directors and the designated employees
have confirmed
compliance with the Code. The same has been displayed at the company's
website at www.thangamayil.com.
46) SHARES
a. Buy Back of Securities
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year
under review.
b. Sweat equity
The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares during the year
under review.
c. Bonus shares
The Company has not issued any Bonus Shares during the year under
review.
d. Employees Stock Option Plan
The Company has not provided any Stock Option Scheme to the employees.
47) FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in the Board's Report and the Management Discussion &
Analysis describing the Company's objectives, expectations or forecasts may be
forward-looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual
results may differ materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors
that could influence the Company's operations include domestic demand and demand and
supply conditions affecting selling prices, input availability and prices, changes in
government regulations, tax laws, economic developments within the country and other
factors such as litigation and industrial relations.
48) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Board of Directors place on record sincere gratitude and
appreciation for all the employees at all levels for their hard work, team spirit,
cooperation and dedication during the year.
Your Directors place on record their sincere thanks to bankers,
suppliers, business associates, consultants, and various Government Authorities for their
continued support extended to your Company's activities during the year under review.
Your Directors also acknowledge gratefully the shareholders for their support and
confidence reposed on the Company.
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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD |
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For ThangamayilJewellery Limited |
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BALASAMA GOVINDA DAS - Managing Director |
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Ba. RAMESH - Joint Managing Director |
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N.B. KUMAR-Joint Managing Director |
| Place: Madurai |
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| Date : May 15, 2025 |
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