The Directors take pleasure in presenting Sixty-Second (62nd) Annual Report on the business and operations of the Company along with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
(? in Lakhs, except EPS)
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Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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March 31, 2025
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March 31, 2024
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March 31, 2025
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March 31, 2024
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Total Income
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27,251.08
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15,317.12
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46,098.27
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28,653.02
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Profit before tax and exceptional and/or extraordinary items
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3,624.98
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5,448.71
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7,426.60
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10,700.41
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Profit before tax and after exceptional and/or extraordinary items
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3,624.98
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5,448.71
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7,426.60
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10,700.41
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Tax Expense
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(152.78)
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791.64
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815.48
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2,151.74
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Net Profit after tax
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3,777.76
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4,657.07
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6,611.12
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8,548.67
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2. DIVIDEND
Your Directors had declared an interim dividend of Re. 0.70/- per equity share having face value of Re. 1/- each (i.e., 70%) for the Financial Year 2024-25, which was paid to the shareholders holding equity shares of the Company as on November 26, 2024 ("Record Date"). The total dividend payout amounts to Rs. 1,186.35 Lakhs. The Directors have not recommended any Final Dividend for the Financial Year 2024-25.
3. STATE OF THE COMPANY’S AFFAIRS
The Company's consolidated gross sales and other income for the year under review was Rs. 46,098.27 Lakhs as against Rs. 28,653.02 Lakhs for the previous year.
The consolidated profit before tax was Rs. 7,426.60 Lakhs and the profit after tax was Rs. 6,611.12 Lakhs for the year under review as against Rs. 10,700.41 Lakhs and Rs. 8,548.67 Lakhs respectively, for the previous year.
The Directors are positive for next phase of growth and development where the Company will continue to be a leading partner of choice providing long term patient capital to some of the best businesses in India.
4. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CFS)
The Company has prepared CFS in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards as prescribed under the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Consolidated Financial Results reflect the results of the Company and its subsidiaries and associate Company. As required under Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (''SEBI Listing Regulations") the
Audited CFS together with the Independent Auditors' Report thereon are annexed and form part of this Annual Report.
The summarized Consolidated Financial Results are provided above at point no. 1 of this Report.
5. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, no transfers were made to reserves.
6. SHARE CAPITAL
The Board of Directors at its Meeting held on February 10, 2024 and the Members of the Company vide Postal Ballot Notice dated March 15, 2024, re-classified the Authorized Share Capital of the Company was from Rs. 29,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Nine Crores Only) divided into 25,00,00,000 (Twenty-Five Crores Only) Equity Shares having face value of Re. 1/- (Rupee One Only) each aggregating to Rs. 25,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Five Crores Only) and 40,00,000 (Forty Lakhs Only) Preference Shares having face value of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten Only) each aggregating to Rs. 4,00,00,000 (Rupees Four Crores Only) to Rs. 29,00,00,000 (Rupees Twenty-Nine Crores Only) divided into 29,00,00,000 (Twenty-Nine Crores Only) Equity Shares having face value of Re. 1/- (Rupee One Only) each.
Further, the Board of Directors at its Meeting held on May 30, 2024 and the Members of the Company vide Postal Ballot Notice dated August 9, 2024 increased the Authorized Share Capital of the Company was from Rs. 29,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Nine Crores Only) divided into 29,00,00,000 equity shares having face value of Re. 1/- (Rupee One Only) each to Rs. 40,00,00,000/- (Rupees Forty Crores Only) divided into 40,00,00,000 equity shares having face value of Re. 1/- (Rupee One Only) each.
During the year under review, there has been no change in the paid-up share capital of the Company.
7. PUBLIC DEPOSIT
The Company has neither invited nor accepted any deposits from public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 during the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
8. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There have been no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
9. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year under review, the Board of Directors at its Meeting held on May 30, 2024 and the Members of the Company vide Postal Ballot Notice dated August 9, 2024 have altered the object clause of the Memorandum of Association of the Company by insertion of new sub-clauses i.e., Nos. 52 and 53 under Clause III of the Memorandum of Association of the Company as mentioned here under:
"52: To carry on the business of whole selling, trading, buying, selling, dealing, importing, exporting, relating in steel, steel allied, other commodities including agri-commodities and derivatives thereof.
53: To act as investment advisors, financial consultants, management consultants and/ or sponsors, and to render all other services as are usually rendered by investment advisers, financial consultants, management consultants and / or sponsor, including support and incidental services, to clients in India; act as sponsor or beneficiary to investment funds including alternative investment fund/s and do all acts in furtherance of the same."
Apart from above, there has been no change in nature of business of the Company during the year under.
10. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATE,
JOINT VENTURES AND HOLDING COMPANY
During the year under review, the Company has the following Holding, Subsidiary and Associate companies, namely:
a) IGE (India) Private Limited, Holding Company
b) Ultra Sigma Private Limited, Wholly-owned Subsidiary Company
c) Fortune Capital Holding Private Limited, Wholly-owned Subsidiary Company
d) Elpro Realty Private Limited (Formerly known as Faridabad Management Private Limited), Wholly-owned Subsidiary Company
e) Eduspace Services Private Limited, Wholly-owned Subsidiary Company (with effect from March 19, 2025) *
f) Dabri Properties and Trading Company Private Limited (Formerly known as Dabri Properties and Trading Company Limited), Associate Company.
* Eduspace Services Private Limited was converted from Limited Liability Partnership Firm named 'Eduspace Services LLP', with effect from July 18, 2025, in which the Company had acquired 100% Partnership interest.
There were no joint venture Companies during the year under review.
11. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, is Appended as 'Annexure I'.
12. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has taken adequate steps to ensure that all mandatory provisions of Corporate Governance in terms of Regulation 34 of Listing Regulations have been complied with.
A separate report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of the Company, regarding compliance of the conditions of Corporate Governance is appended as 'Annexure II'.
13. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
A Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report in terms of Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations detailing the various initiatives taken by the Company on the environmental, social and governance perspective, is appended as 'Annexure III'.
14. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Company has undertaken projects in accordance with the CSR Policy.
The CSR Policy may be accessed on the Company's website i.e., www.elpro.co.in. The details of the CSR projects undertaken, is appended as 'Annexure IV'.
15. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended from time to time, the Company has established vigil mechanism through the Audit Committee for Directors and Employees to report genuine concerns about unethical behavior actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of Conduct. The vigil mechanism provides for adequate safeguards against victimisation of persons who use such mechanism and make provision for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate or
exceptional cases. The details of establishment of such mechanism is also available on the Company's website at www.elpro.co.in.
16. DETAILS OF BOARD MEETINGS
During the year under review, five (5) Board Meetings were held, and the details of the Board Meetings are provided in Clause No. 2(b) of the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
17. BOARD COMMITTEES
The Board currently has seven (7) Committees viz., Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Risk Management Committee, Investment Committee and Executive Committee.
A detailed update on the committees, its composition, number of Committee Meetings held and attendance of directors at each meeting is provided in Clause No. 3 of the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this annual report.
18. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
18.1 Directors:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Surbhit Dabriwala (DIN: 00083077), Director, retires by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
Necessary resolution for the re-appointment of Mr. Surbhit Dabiwala, as a director has been included in the Notice convening AGM and requisite details have been provided in the explanatory statement to the Notice.
The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee (''NRC''), have considered and approved the appointment of Mr. K. R. Anil Kumar (DIN: 00505651) as Additional Director (Non-Executive and Independent) of the Company for the first term of five (5) consecutive years commencing from February 10, 2024 to February 9, 2029. Thereafter, the Members of the Company, through Postal Ballot Notice dated March 15, 2024 have considered and approved the appointment of Mr. K. R. Anil Kumar (DIN: 00505651) as Non-Executive and Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for the first term of five (5) consecutive years commencing from February 10, 2024 to February 9, 2029 including the period from July 24, 2028, when he shall attain age of Seventy-Five (75) years, in compliance of Regulation 17(1A) of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of NRC, have considered and approved the re-appointment of Mr. Naresh Agarwal (DIN: 01772950) as an Independent (Non-Executive) Director of the Company for the second term of five (5) consecutive years, commencing from May 14, 2024 to May 13, 2029. The Members of the Company, through Postal Ballot Notice dated
March 15, 2024 have considered and approved the re¬ appointment of Mr. Naresh Agarwal (DIN: 01772950) as Non-Executive and Independent Director of the Company, not liable to retire by rotation, for the second term of five (5) consecutive years commencing from May 14, 2024 to May 13, 2029.
The Independent Directors of the Company have given the declaration to the Company that they meet the criteria of independence as required under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Regulations.
18.2 Key Managerial Personnels:
During the year under review and in terms of provisions of Sections 2(51) and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, the following are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company:
- Mr. Deepak Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director
- Mr. Deepak Kumar Ajmera, Chief Financial Officer
- Mr. Rushabh Ajmera, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (upto August 12, 2024 and appointed with effect from November 12, 2024)
- Mr. Mohit Dubey, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (from September 25, 2024 to November 2, 2024)
19. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company, to the best of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards read with requirements set out under Schedule III of the Act, have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(b) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
(c) they 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) they have prepared the annual accounts on a 'going concern' basis;
(e) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
(f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
20. BOARD EVALUATION
The details of evaluation of Directors, Committees and Board as a whole are given in Clause No. 3(b) of the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
21. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Sections 92(3) and 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, a copy of the Annual Return of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 can be accessed at www.elpro.co.in.
22. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
Details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, are given in Note Nos. 8, 9, 14 and 18 of the Notes to the Standalone Financial Statements, which forms part of this Annual Report.
23. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as stipulated under Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is appended as "Annexure V".
24. AUDITORS AND AUDIT REPORTS
24.1 Statutory Auditors:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") and applicable rules made there under the Members of the Company at the Fifty-Sixth (56th) Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the Company held on September 27, 2019 had appointed M/s. VSS & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.: 105787W) as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of five (5) years to hold office from the conclusion of 56th AGM held in the financial year 2019-20 till the conclusion of the Sixty-First (61st) AGM to be held in the Financial Year 2024-25.
In view of completion of term of existing Statutory Auditors of the Company viz., M/s. VSS & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.: 105787W) and based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and Board of Directors of the Company vide their respective Meetings held on August 9, 2024, the Members of the Company at the Sixty-First (61st) Annual General Meeting held on September 30, 2024, had appointed M/s. Lodha & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 301051E/E300284), as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period of five (5) years to hold office from the conclusion of the Sixty-First (61st) Annual General Meeting ("AGM") held in the financial year 2024-25 till the conclusion of Sixty-Sixth (66th) AGM to be held in the financial year 2029-30.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by the Statutory Auditors' in their Audit Report for the Financial Year 2024-25.
24.2 Internal Auditors:
The Company has appointed Internal Auditors. The scope and authority of the Internal Auditors is as per the terms of reference approved by the Audit Committee. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Auditors reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company.
The Internal Auditors monitor and evaluate the efficiency and adequacy of Internal Control System in the Company, its compliance with operating systems accounting procedures and policies of the Company.
During the period under review, the Company has complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, Standards, etc. issued by the regulatory bodies.
24.3 Secretarial Auditors and Secretarial Audit Report:
In terms of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, M/s. Jayshree A. Lalpuria & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, have been appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company to carry out Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year
2024- 25. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2024-25 is appended as "Annexure VI".
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made in the Secretarial Auditors' Report for the financial year 2024-25.
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 15, 2025, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and subject to the approval of the Members of the Company at this Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the Company, has approved the appointment of M/s. Jayshree A. Lalpuria & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries (Certificate of Practice No.: 7109 Peer review No.: 2023/2022), as the Secretarial Auditors, for a period of 5 (five) consecutive years commencing from the conclusion of Sixty-Second (62nd) Annual General Meeting ("AGM") to be held in the Financial Year
2025- 26 till the conclusion of the Sixty-Seventh (67th) AGM of the Company, to be held in the Financial Year 2030-31.
25. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy which is reviewed on a periodic basis in order to recognize, assess and reduce exposure to risks wherever possible, identify steps to mitigate risks and to identify risk owners for all types of risks.
The Company's Risk Management Policy is based on the philosophy of achieving substantial growth, while mitigating and managing risks involved. The Company's internal control systems with reference to the financial statements are adequate and commensurate with the nature of its business and the size and complexity of its operations. Periodic audits and checks are conducted and the controls to prevent, detect and correct any irregularities in the operations have been laid down by the Company.
The details relating to the composition, powers, roles, terms of reference, number of meetings held, attendance at the meetings etc. of Risk Management Committee are given in detail in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
26. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL
As per explanation to Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Internal Financial Control (IFC) are reviewed by your management and key areas are subject to various statutory, internal and operational audits. The review of the IFC, inter alia, consists of the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.
27. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has an Internal Control System, commensurate with the size, scale and complexity of operations.
28. COST RECORDS
The Company is not required to maintain Cost Records as specified by the Central Government under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
29. CREDIT RATING
During the year under review, on April 3, 2024, CARE Ratings Limited have assigned the following credit rating:
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Sr.
No
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Credit
Rating
Agency
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Instrument/
Facility
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Rating
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Rating
Action
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1
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CARE
Ratings
Limited
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Long
Term Bank Facilities
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CARE BBB ; Stable
(Triple B Plus; Outlook: Stable)
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Assigned
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As on April 4, 2025, CARE Ratings Limited have upgraded the ratings to "CARE A-; Stable (A minus; Outlook: Stable) on Long Term Bank Facilities.
30. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
In compliance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ("POSH Act") and the applicable rules framed thereunder, the Company has formulated and implemented a Policy on the prevention, prohibition and redressal of complaints relating to sexual harassment of women at the workplace.
This Policy applies to all employees, whether permanent, temporary, or contractual. It has been made accessible to all employees based on their request and also widely disseminated to ensure awareness across the organisation.
In accordance with the requirements of the POSH Act, an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been duly constituted to address and resolve any such complaints.
During the year under review, the status of complaints, as required under Rule 8(5)(x) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, are as follows:
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Particulars
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Number
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Number of complaints of sexual haressment received in the year
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Nil
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Number of complaints disposed off during the year
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Nil
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Number of cases pending for more than ninety days
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Nil
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31. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company has been complying with the provisions relating to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as applicable.
32. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
There have been no significant and material orders passed by the regulators, courts and tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company's operations.
33. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONGWITH THE REASONS THEREOF
During the year under review, there was no instance of one-time settlement with banks or financial institutions.
34. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
During the year under review, no application has been made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and hence the requirement to disclose the said details are not applicable.
35. REPORTING OF FRAUDS
During the year under review, the Auditors have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its Officers or Employees to the Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
36. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The information in terms of provisions of Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is appended as “Annexure VII".
37. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION
In terms of Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has obtained Compliance Certificate from Chairman and Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
38. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company is in compliance with the applicable secretarial standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the Central Government under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013.
39. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES REFERRED TO IN SECTION 188(1) OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013
During the year under review, the Company has entered into related party transactions which were valued on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business and approved by the Audit Committee consisting of Independent Directors. The transactions which were repetitive in nature, were approved through omnibus approval route.
Pursuant to SEBI Listing Regulations, if any Related Party Transaction(s) ("RPT") exceeds Rs. 1,000 Crore or 10% of the annual consolidated turnover as per the last audited financial statement whichever is lower, would be considered as "material RPT" and would require Members approval. In this regard, during the year under
review, the Company has taken necessary Members' approval. However, during the year under review, the Company did not enter into any material related party transactions falling within the scope of Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") and accordingly, the disclosure of particulars of such transactions in Form ‘AOC-2' as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act, is not applicable.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing with related party transactions as approved by the Board may be accessed on the Company's website at www.elpro.co.in.
40. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Shareholders, Customers, Vendors, Bankers, Financial Institutions, Government Authorities and various other Stakeholders for their continued co¬ operation and support. The Board also wishes to record its sincere appreciation for the significant contributions made by employees at all levels for their competence, dedication and contribution towards the operations of the Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Elpro International Limited
Sd/-
Deepak Kumar
Chairman and Managing Director DIN:07512769
Pune, August 13, 2025
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