To,
The Members,
The Directors are pleased to present the 12th Annual Report
of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended
on March 31, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS & STATE OF AFFAIRS:
The financial performance of the Company for the Financial Year ended
March 31, 2025, are summarized below:
Particulars |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Revenue from Operations |
7793.05 |
6322.67 |
Other Income |
21.98 |
14.36 |
Total Income |
7815.03 |
6337.03 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax & Exceptional/Extraordinary
Items |
1186.36 |
849.92 |
Less: Exceptional/Extraordinary items |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Profit/(Loss) Before Tax |
1186.36 |
849.92 |
Less: Tax Expense: |
|
|
- Current Tax |
301.02 |
181.32 |
- Deferred Tax Charge/ (Credit) |
61.02 |
35.51 |
Net Profit/(Loss) After Tax |
824.32 |
633.09 |
Other Comprehensive Income |
(0.89) |
(5.14) |
Total Comprehensive Income |
823.44 |
627.95 |
Dividend paid on equity shares |
104.73 |
100.44 |
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company achieved the highest
ever Operating Income of 7793.05 Lakhs as compared to 6322.67 Lakhs in the Financial Year
2023-24. The Profit before tax for the Financial Year 2024-25 stood at 1186.36 Lakhs as
compared to 849.92 Lakhs achieved in the Financial Year 2023-24. The Profit after tax
stood at 824.32 Lakhs for the Financial Year 2024-25 as compared to 633.09 Lakhs in
Financial
Year 2023-24.
2. DIVIDEND:
For the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company has declared a Final
Dividend of 1.20/- (One Rupee and Twenty Paisa Only) per Equity Share of 10/- each with a
total outlay of 125.68 Lakhs.
The Board of Directors at their Meeting held on May 19, 2025, has
recommended the payment of 1.20/- (One Rupee and Twenty Paisa Only) per Equity Share being
12% on the face value of 10/- each as the Final Dividend for the Financial Year ended
March 31, 2025. The payment of the Dividend is subject to the approval of the Shareholders
at the 12th Annual
General Meeting ("AGM") of the Company.
The Dividend, if approved by the Members would involve a cash outflow
of 125.67 Lakhs.
In view of the changes made under the Income Tax Act, 1961, by the
Finance Act, 2020, the Dividend paid or distributed by the Company shall be taxable in the
hands of the Shareholders. Your Company shall, accordingly, make the payment of the
Dividend after deduction of tax at source at appropriate rates applicable to resident and
non-resident shareholders as the case may be.
3. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO THE INVESTOR EDUCATION AND
PROTECTION FUND (IEPF):
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 124 and 125 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting,
Audit, Transfer, and
Refund) Rules, 2016 ("IEPF Rules"), Dividends of a Company
which remain unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years from the date of transfer to
the Unpaid Dividend Account shall be transferred by the Company to the Investor Education
and Protection Fund ("IEPF").
In terms of the foregoing provisions of the Act, there is no Dividend
which remains unpaid or unclaimed for 7 (seven) consecutive years; Hence not required to
be transferred to the IEPF by the Company during the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
4. SHARE CAPITAL:
During the year under review, the Company has not altered/modified its
authorised share capital and has not issued any Equity Shares with Differential Rights as
to dividend, voting or otherwise. The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares to
its Directors or employees and also has not made any buy back of shares during the year
under review.
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025,
was 10,47,32,390 divided into 1,04,73,239 Equity Shares of 10/- each fully paid up.
The Company has paid Listing Fees for the Financial Year 2024-25 to the
Stock Exchange, where its Equity Shares are listed.
5. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN:
During the year under review, the Shareholders of the Company at their
11th Annual General
Meeting (AGM') held on September 24, 2024, had approved the
adoption and implementation of Aaron Industries Limited - Employee Stock Option Plan
2024' (hereinafter referred to as AARON ESOP 2024'/ the Plan')
and extension and grant of Employee Stock
Option (ESOPs') to the eligible employees of the Company and
of Group Companies including subsidiary Company(ies) and/ or associate Company(ies) of the
Company, exclusively working in India or outside, other than employee who is a promoter or
person belonging to the promoter group of the Company, Independent Directors and
Director(s) holding directly or indirectly more than 10% of the outstanding equity shares
of the Company, in one or more tranches not exceeding 1,05,000 (Five lakh) (ESOP
Pool')
ESOPs. The plan seeks to drive long-term performance, retain key talent
and to provide an opportunity for the employees to participate in the growth of the
Company.
The Company views the plan as a long-term incentive tool that would
assist in aligning employees' interest with that of the shareholders and enable the
employees not only to become co-owners, but also to create wealth out of such ownership in
future. The Plan has been formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Act and SEBI
(Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021 (SBEB Regulations'). The Nomination and
Remuneration Committee (NRC') administers the Plan and functions as the
Compensation Committee for the purposes of SBEB Regulations.
ESOPs will be granted to eligible employees as determined by the NRC.
These options will vest according to the plan and can be exercised under the terms and
conditions specified in the plan, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The
statutory disclosures as mandated under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (SBEB & SE)
Regulation, 2021 and a Certificate from Secretarial Auditor, confirming implementation of
the Scheme in accordance with SEBI (SBEB & SE) Regulations, 2021 have been hosted on
the website of the Company at www.aaronindustries.net and same will be available for
electronic inspection by the Shareholders during the AGM of the Company.
During the year under review, no ESOPs were granted by the Company to
eligible employees.
6. CHANGE IN REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY:
During the year, there was no change in the registered office of the
Company.
7. TRANSFER TO RESERVES:
The Company has not transferred any amount to the Reserves for the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.
8. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(e) read with Schedule V of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Management
Discussion and Analysis Report part of this report as Annexure - 1.
9. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements), Regulations,
2015, a report on Corporate Governance, forms an integral part of this Annual Report is
given in Annexure 2.
10. CERTIFICATE ON CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE:
A certificate received from Practicing Company Secretaries regarding
the compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance, as required under Schedule V of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is attached in Annexure
3.
11. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
(CSR):
In accordance with the requirements of Section 135 of the Companies
Act, 2013, and the Rules made there under, the Company has constituted a Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) Committee and also formulated a Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy (CSR Policy) which is available on the website of the Company at
https://www.aaronindustries.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CSR_Policy.pdf.
An Annual Report on CSR activities of the Company during the Financial
Year 2024-25 as required to be given under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read
with Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 has been
provided as an Annexure - 4 to this Report.
12. MATERIAL CHANGES AND
COMMITMENT AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY:
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company that have occurred between the end of financial year 2024-25, to
which the Financial Statements relate and the date of signing of this report.
13. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company has been exempted under Regulation 21 of the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 from reporting risk management.
A well-defined risk management mechanism covering risk mapping and
trend analysis, risk exposure, potential impact, and risk mitigation process is in place.
The Board is fully aware of Risk Factors and is taking preventive measures wherever
required.
14. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER
POLICY:
The Company has formulated a comprehensive Whistle Blower Policy in
line with the provisions of Section 177(9) and 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations with a will to enable the stakeholders, including
Directors and individual employees to freely communicate their concerns about illegal or
unethical practices and to report genuine concerns to the Audit Committee of the Company.
The mechanism provides adequate safeguards against victimization of
Directors or employees who avail the mechanism. The Whistle Blower Policy has been placed
in the website of the Company at
https://aaronindustries.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Whistle-Blower-Policy-Vigil-Mechanism.pdf.
15. INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER THE
SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION &
REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:
The Company has in place a policy on prevention, prohibition, and
redressal of Sexual Harassment at the workplace in line with the requirements of the
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The Internal Complaints Committee has been set up to redress the complaints received on
sexual harassment. All employees of the Company are covered under this policy.
No complaints about sexual harassment were received during the year
2024-25.
16. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR
ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES:
During Financial Year 2024-25, all contracts/ arrangements/
transactions entered into by the Company with related parties were in the ordinary course
of business and on an arm's length basis. All the Related Party Transactions are
placed before the Audit Committee for prior approval, as required under the Act and
Listing Regulations. A statement of all Related Party Transactions is placed before the
Audit Committee for its review on a quarterly basis.
The Company has not entered into material contracts or arrangements or
transactions with related parties in accordance with Section 188 of the Act read with the
Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014. There were no materially
significant Related Party Transactions made by the Company during the year that would have
required shareholders' approval under the Listing Regulations. Neither the Company
has entered into transactions not at arm's length.
Accordingly, the disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required
under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013, in Form AOC-2 is not applicable.
Members may refer to Note No.36 to the Standalone Financial Statements which sets out
related party disclosures pursuant to IND AS-24.
The Company has adopted a Policy on Related Party Transactions which
can be accessed on the Company's website at
https://aaronindustries.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Policy-on-Materiality-of-RPTs.pdf.
17. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES,
AND INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE ACT:
The Company has not given any loan or provided any guarantee or made
any investment under the provision of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
18. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY
PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31
OF 2016) DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR:
No application was made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency
and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the Financial Year 2024-25.
19. DETAILS OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
THE 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 FINANCIAL YEAR:
No one-time settlement was done with any Bank / Financial Institutions
during the financial year under review.
20. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS
PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS:
There were no significant or material orders passed by the Regulators
or Courts or Tribunals during the Financial Year 2024-25 impacting the going concern
status and the Company's operations in the future.
21. ANNUAL RETURN:
Pursuant to Section 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Act the Annual Return of
the Company prepared in accordance with Section 92(1) of the Act read with Rule 11 of the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 (as amended), is placed on the
website of the Company and is accessible at the www.aaronindustries.net.
22. DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any deposits falling within the meaning of
Section 73 or 74 of the Act read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014,
during the financial year and as such, no amount on account of principal or interest on
deposits from public was outstanding as on 31st March, 2025.
23. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY, JOINT
VENTURE, OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:
As on March 31, 2025, your Company does not have any Subsidiaries,
Joint Ventures, or associate Companies.
24. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:
During the year under review, there has been no change in the
Company's nature of business.
25. DIRECTORS:
The Board of the Company comprises Six (6) Directors; one Managing
Director, one Whole-Time Director, One Executive Director, and the remaining three (3)
Independent Directors. As on the date of this report, the composition of the Board of the
Company is as follows:
Name of Directors |
Category & Designation |
Mr. Amar Chinubhai Doshi |
Executive Chairman & Managing Director |
Mr. Karan Amar Doshi |
Executive Whole-Time Director |
Mr. Monish Amar Doshi |
Executive Director |
Mr. Pradeepkumar Sanmukhlal Choksi |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Mr. Hetal Mehta |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
Mrs. Shrungi Kiranbhai Desai |
Non-Executive Independent Director |
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, 2013 and
the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Karan Doshi (DIN:06690242), Whole-Time
Director of the Company retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and
being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. His appointment is placed for approval
of the members and forms part of the notice of the 12th AGM. The information
about the Director seeking his reappointment as per Secretarial Standards on General
Meetings and Regulation 36(3) of the Listing Regulations has been given in the notice
convening the 12th AGM.
26. KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:
Pursuant to Section 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the
following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company:
i. Amar Chinubhai Doshi, Chairman &
Managing Director ii. Karan Amar Doshi, Whole-Time Director iii. Monish
Amar Doshi, Director & Chief
Financial Officer iv. Nitinkumar Maniya, Company Secretary
The remuneration and other details of these Key Managerial Personnel
for Financial Year 2024-25 are provided in the Annual Return which is available on the
website of the Company.
27. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL
SYSTEM:
Internal Financial Controls and their Adequacy: 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 Company's 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.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) remains an important
component to foster confidence in a Company's financial reporting, and ultimately,
streamlining the process to adopt best practices. Your Company, through Internal Audit
Program, is regularly conducting test of effectiveness of various controls. The
ineffective and unsatisfactory controls are reviewed and remedial actions are taken
immediately. The internal audit plan is also aligned to the business objectives of the
Company which is reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee. Further, the Audit
Committee monitors the adequacy and effectiveness of your Company's internal control
framework.
The Company has a well-placed, proper, and adequate internal financial
control system which ensures that all the assets are safeguarded and protected and that
the transactions are authorized recorded, and reported correctly. The internal audit
covers a wide variety of operational matters and ensures compliance with specific
standards with regard to the availability and suitability of policies and procedures.
During the year, no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operation were
observed.
28. AUDITORS:
A. STATUTORY AUDITOR:
The Shareholders at their meeting held on September 04, 2023, had
appointed D C Jariwala & Co., Chartered Accountants, as the Statutory Auditors of the
Company for a period of 5 years from the conclusion of the 10th Annual General
Meeting (2023) till the conclusion of 15th Annual General Meeting (2028).
M/s. D C Jariwala & Co., have issued their report on the Financial
Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025, with an unmodified opinion and do
not contain any qualification, observation, or adverse remarks or disclaimer that may call
for any explanation from the Board of Directors. The Auditors have not reported any matter
under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, and therefore no detail is required to
be disclosed under Section 134(3)(ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
B. INTERNAL AUDITOR:
M/s. VCAS & Co LLP (Formerly known as VCAS & Co.), Chartered
Accountants, Surat, who are the Internal Auditor has carried out Internal Audits for the
Financial Year 2024-25. Their reports were reviewed by the Audit Committee.
C. COST AUDITOR:
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company has maintained and
prepared the cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of
section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013. Further, the requirement of Cost Audit does not
apply to the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
D. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules,
2014, the Board of Directors had appointed Dhirren R. Dave & Co., Practicing Company
Secretaries, Surat as the Secretarial Auditor to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the
Company for the Financial Year 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report issued in this regard
is annexed as Annexure - 5.
There has been no qualification, reservation, adverse remark or
disclaimer given by the Secretarial Auditors in their Report.
Further, in terms of Section 204 of the Act and Regulation 24A of the
SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors has, on the recommendation of the Audit
Committee, approved the appointment of M/s. Dhirren R. Dave & Co., Practicing Company
Secretaries as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company, to hold office for a term of five
(5) consecutive years with effect from financial year 2025-26 to the financial year
2029-30, subject to approval of the Members of the Company at the ensuing AGM.
Accordingly, a resolution seeking Members' approval for appointment of Secretarial
Auditors of the Company forms part of the Notice of the 12th AGM forming part
of this Annual Report.
E. ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE
REPORT:
The Company has undertaken an audit for the Financial Year ended March
31, 2025, for all applicable compliances as per Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations
and Circulars / Guidelines issued thereunder. The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
issued by M/s. Dhirren R. Dave & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, has been
submitted to the Stock Exchange as per the Listing Regulations.
F. REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY
AUDITORS:
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors, Internal
Auditors, Cost Auditors, and Secretarial Auditors have not reported any instance of fraud
committed in the Company by its Officers or Employees to the Audit Committee under Section
143(12) of the Act and the Rules made thereunder.
29. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND
COMMITTEE:
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Board of Directors met Six (6)
times, and the details of the Meetings of the Board and its Committees are given in the
Corporate Governance Report
(Annexure-2).
The gap intervening between the two Meetings were within the time
prescribed under the Act and LODR Regulations.
Details of attendance at Meetings of the Board, its committees, and the
Annual General Meeting are included in the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms
part of this Annual Report.
30. MEETING OF INDEPENDENT
DIRECTORS:
In terms of requirements under Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013
and Regulation 25(3) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, a Separate Meeting of the Independent Directors were held on May 20,
2024, and February 11, 2025. The Independent Directors at the Meeting, inter alia,
reviewed the following:
Performance of Non-Independent Directors and Board as a whole.
Performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the
views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors.
Assessed the quality, quantity, and timeliness of the flow of
information between the Company Management and the Board that is necessary for the Board
to effectively and reasonably perform their duties.
31. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT
DIRECTORS:
The Company has received declarations from each Independent Director of
the Company under Section 149(7) of the Act and Regulation 25(8) of the Listing
Regulations confirming compliance with the criteria of independence as stipulated under
Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Listing Regulations and there has
been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as Independent Directors
during the Financial Year 2024-25.
All Independent Directors of the Company have affirmed compliance with
Schedule IV of the Act and the Company's Code of Conduct for Directors and Employees
for the Financial Year 2024-25.
All the Independent Directors of the Company have registered themselves
with the Indian
Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA') towards the inclusion
of their names in the data bank maintained with it and they meet the requirements of the
proficiency self-assessment test.
32. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSf
COMPENSATION AND DISCLOSURES:
None of the Independent / Non-Executive Directors has any pecuniary
relationship or transactions with the Company which in the Judgment of the Board may
affect the independence of the Directors.
33. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Company has adopted a familiarization program for Independent
Directors with the objective of making the Independent Directors of the Company accustomed
to the business and operations of the Company through various structured orientation
programs. The familiarization program also intends to update the Directors on a regular
basis on any significant changes therein so as to be in a position to make well-informed
and timely decisions.
The details of the Familiarization program undertaken have been
uploaded on the
Company's website at
https://www.aaronindustries.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Familiarisation-Programme.pdf.
34. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE
BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES:
The performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and the
Independent Directors of the Company were evaluated by the Board after obtaining inputs
from all the Directors on the fixed benchmark for the performance evaluation such as
participation in strategy formulation and decision making; participation in Board and
Committee Meetings; Directions, views and recommendations given to the Company, etc.
The Board reviewed the performance of the individual directors on the
basis of the 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. In addition, the Chairman was also
evaluated on the key aspects of his role. In a separate meeting of Independent Directors,
performance of Non-Independent Directors, performance of the Board as a whole and
performance of the Chairman was evaluated, taking into account the views of Executive
Directors and Non-Executive Directors. The Performance evaluations of the Independent
Directors were done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Directors who were
being evaluated did not participate in the same.
35. DIRECTORfS APPOINTMENT AND
REMUNERATION POLICY:
Pursuant to the provision of Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Company has, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
framed and adopted a Policy for the selection, appointment, cessation, remuneration, and
evaluation of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and senior management personnel
including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of
Directors.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company is available on
the website of the Company at
https://aaronindustries.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Nomination-Remuneration-Policy.pdf.
36. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND
RELATED DISCLOSURES:
The details as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given in Annexure 6 of this Report.
In terms of provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act and Rule 5(2) of
the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a
statement showing names of the employees drawing remuneration and other particulars, as
prescribed in the said Rules forms part of this report. However, in terms of first proviso
to Section 136(1) of the Act, 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 Registered Office of the Company during working hours and any member who is
interested in obtaining these particulars may write to the Company Secretary of the
Company up to the date of the 12th Annual General Meeting. During the year, the
Company had no employee who was employed throughout the financial year or part thereof and
was in receipt of remuneration, which in the aggregate, or as the case may be, at a rate
which, in the aggregate, is in excess of that drawn by the Managing Director or Whole-Time
Director or Manager and holds by himself or along with his spouse and dependent children,
not less than 2% of the Equity Shares of the Company.
37. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY,
TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:
The details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo as stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies
Act, 2013, read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed as Annexure
- 7 and forms part of this Report.
38. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY
STATEMENT:
The Directors' Responsibility Statement referred to in Section
134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, shall state that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
(b) the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied
them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as
to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
(c) the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
(d) the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
(e) the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively.
(f) the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
39. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:
The Company complies with all applicable mandatory Secretarial
Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
40. PROHIBITION OF INSIDER TRADING:
In terms of the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended (PIT Regulations),
the Company has adopted revised "Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report
Trading by Designated Persons and Immediate Relatives of Designated Persons"
("the Code"). The Code is applicable to all
Designated persons, Immediate Relatives of Designated Persons,
Connected Persons, Promoters and Promoter Group of the Company, who have access to
Unpublished Price Sensitive Information relating to the Company.
The Company has also formulated a "Code of
Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price
Sensitive Information
(UPSI)" in compliance with the PIT Regulations.
The aforesaid Codes are posted on the
Company's website and can be accessed by using the web link at
https://aaronindustries.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Code-of-Conduct-to-Regulate-Monitor-and-Report-Trading-by-DP.pdf
and
https://aaronindustries.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Code-of-Practices-and-Procedures-for-Fair-Disclosure-of-UPSI.pdf.
41. STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF
THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING
THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE YEAR:
In the opinion of the Board of Directors of the Company, Independent
Directors on the Board of Company hold the highest standards of integrity and are highly
qualified, recognized and respected individuals in their respective fields. It's an
optimum mix of expertise (including financial expertise), leadership and professionalism.
42. CEO/ CFO CERTIFICATION:
In terms of Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015; the Managing Director and CFO has certified to
the Board of Directors of the Company with regard to the Financial Statements and other
matters specified in the said Regulation for the Financial Year 2024-25. The certificate
is given in Annexure - 8.
43. DECLARATION REGARDING
COMPLIANCE BY BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
WITH THE COMPANYfS CODE OF
CONDUCT:
The Board of Directors has formulated and adopted the Code of Conduct
for all Board Members and Senior Management Personnel of the Company. All the Board
Members and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code on an
annual basis. In this regard certificate from Managing Directors, as required under
Schedule V of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
has been received by the Board, and the same is attached herewith as per Annexure - 9.
Code of Conduct for Board of Directors and Senior Management Personnel
is available on the website of the Company at the web link
https://aaronindustries.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Code-of-Conduct-for-Board-Members-and-Senior-Management-Personnel.pdf.
44. INSURANCE:
Your Company has taken the required insurance coverage for its assets
against possible risks like fire, flood, burglary etc.
45. GREEN INITIATIVES:
In commitment to keeping in line with the Green Initiative and going
beyond it to create new green initiatives, an electronic copy of the Notice of the 12th
Annual General Meeting of the Company including the Annual Report for the Financial Year
2024-25 is being sent to all Members whose e-mail addresses are registered with the
Company/Depository Participant(s).
46. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:
The Annual Report including those which relate to the Directors'
Report, Management
Discussion and Analysis Report may contain certain statements on the
Company's intent expectations or forecasts that appear to be forward-looking within
the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations while actual outcomes may differ
materially from what is expressed herein. The Company bears no obligations to update any
such forward-looking statement. Some of the factors that could affect the Company's
performance could be the demand and supply for the Company's products and services,
changes in Government regulations, tax laws, forex volatility, etc.
47. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The Directors appreciate the hard work, dedication, and commitment of
all its employees including workmen at the manufacturing plants towards the success of the
Company. The Directors also acknowledge the support extended by the Company's
Unions and would also like to thank the financial institutions, banks,
government authorities, customers, vendors and other stakeholders for their continued
support and co-operation.
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For and on behalf of the Board |
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Aaron Industries Limited |
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Amar Doshi |
Date: July 23, 2025 |
Chairman and Managing Director |
Place: Surat |
DIN: 00856635 |
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