Your Directors have pleasure in presenting this Annual Report of Delton Cables Limited (“the Company”) along with the Company’s Audited Financial Statement for the financial year ended on March 31,2025.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs. in Lakhs)
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Particulars
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2024-25
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2023-24
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Revenue from operation
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70,926.41
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40,085.97
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Other Income
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165.54
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243.53
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Total Income
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71,092.05
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40,329.50
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Total Expenditure
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69,257.36
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39,150.51
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Profit / (Loss) Before Exceptional Item and Tax
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1,834.69
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1,178.99
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Add : Exceptional Item
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1,026.85
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598.43
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Profit/ (Loss) Before Tax
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2,861.54
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1,777.42
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Less :Income Tax
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208.62
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311.60
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Add :Deferred Tax
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584.93
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0.03
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Less Adjustment of taxes for earlier years
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16.99
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0.14
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Net Profit / (Loss)
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2,051.00
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1465.65
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PERFORMANCE REVIEW
During the year under review, the Company achieved Revenue from operations of Rs. 70,926.41 lakhs as compared to Rs. 40,085.97 lakhs in the previous financial year. Further, the Company has earned net profit of Rs. 2,051.00 lakhs in the current financial year as against Rs. 1465.65 lakhs in the previous financial year.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, no amount was transferred to general reserves by the Company.
DIVIDEND
Your Directors are pleased to recommend a final dividend of Rs. 2.00 (20%) per equity share of Rs. 10 each, which if approved at the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), the above dividend will be paid to all those Equity Shareholders whose names shall appear in the Register of Members as on record date i.e. Friday, September 19, 2025.
SHARE CAPITAL
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31,2025 was Rs. 8,64,00,000/-. During the year under review, the Company has not altered its share capital.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Sections 73 to 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the year under review, there has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
There are no material changes affecting the financial position of the Company subsequent to the closure of Financial Year 2024¬ 25 till the date of this report.
AUDITORS
1. Statutory Auditors:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act, read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, and other applicable provisions, if any (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment (s) thereof for the time being in force) the Members of the Company at their 57th AGM, approved the re- appointment of M/s. Bansal & Co, LLP, Chartered Accountants, New Delhi (Firm Reg. No. 001113N), as the Statutory Auditors of the Company from the conclusion of 57th AGM till the conclusion of 62nd AGM of the Company.
The Audit report issued by M/s. Bansal & Co, LLP, on the Company’s financial statements for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 is forming part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation or adverse remark in their Report.
2. Secretarial Auditors:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”), the Board of Directors of the Company had appointed Ms. Malavika Bansal, Practicing Company Secretary (COP: 9159) as the Secretarial Auditor to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed as Annexure-A. There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by Secretarial Auditors in their Report.
Further, pursuant to SEBI Circular dated December 12, 2024 read with Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations and applicable provisions of the Act and Rules made thereunder, the Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, have approved and recommended the
appointment of Ms. Malavika Bansal, Company Secretaries (COP: 9159), having a Peer Review Certificate (5419/2024 valid upto February 28, 2029) as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 years beginning from Financial Year 2025-26, for approval of the Members at ensuing AGM of the Company.
3. Cost Auditors:
The Company is maintaining cost records as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Act. The Board appointed M/s. MM & Associates (FRN: 000454), as Cost Auditors for FY 2024-25 and they have been re-appointed as Cost Auditors of the Company for FY 2025-26. Approval of the Members is being sought for ratification of their remuneration at the ensuing AGM.
REPORTING OF FRAUDS BY AUDITORS
There were no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors.
DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS/ COURTS/ TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY’S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
No significant material orders have been passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS U/S 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
During the financial year 2024-25 your Company has not made any loan, guarantee and investment u/s 186 of the Act.
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
During the financial year all Related Party Transactions were on an arm’s length basis and were in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations.
There were no transactions during the year which would require to be reported in Form AOC.2.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In accordance with the provisions of the Act and Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Vivek Gupta (DIN: 00035916), Director of the Company, retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, offer himself for re-appointment. The Members at the AGM held on September 25, 2024, had appointed Mr. Amit Ramani (DIN: 00549918) and Mr. Gagan Sinha (DIN: 00298362) as Independent Directors of the Company for a term for 5 years.
Further, the tenures of Mr. Atul Aggarwal (DIN: 00125825), Independent Director is going to end on August 13, 2025 i.e. completing his first term, Mr. Vijendra Kumar Gupta (DIN: 00036210), Chairman & Whole-Time Director is going to end
on August 12, 2025 and Mr. Vivek Gupta (DIN:00035916), Managing Director & CEO is going to end on August 1, 2025 and. The Board of Directors, on recommendation of Nomination, and Remuneration Committee (“NRC”), in their meeting held on May 30, 2025 had recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Atul Aggarwal, Mr. Vijendra Kumar Gupta and Mr. Vivek Gupta, for a period of 5 years subject to the approval of Members of the Company at the ensuing AGM.
Mr. Vikas Rawat, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company has resigned w.e.f. September 25, 2024, due to some personal reasons and in his place Mr. Jitender Kumar has been appointed as a Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. December 2, 2024.
Mrs. Sangeeta Tondon, Chief Financial Officer of the Company some personal reasons. w.e.f. May 30, 2025 and in her place Mr. Rameshwar Jaiswal has been appointed as a Chief Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f. May 31,2025.
Further, Mr. Shashi Kumar Sharma, Whole-Time Director of the Company has resigned w.e.f. August 5, 2025. The Board of Directors, on recommendation of NRC, in their meeting held on August 5, 2025 has appointed Mr. Ankit Arora (DIN: 10529555), as an Additional Director of the Company with effect from August 6, 2025 to hold office till the date of AGM and at the same meeting, Mr. Ankit Arora was appointed as Whole-Time Director of the Company, for a period of 5 years with effect from August 6, 2025, liable to retire by rotation, subject to the approval of the Members at the ensuing AGM.
The Company has received declarations from all Independent Directors of the Company that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the Act and under Regulations 16 and 25 of Listing Regulations and there has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as independent directors of the Company. In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors of the Company are the persons of integrity, expertise and fulfil the conditions as per the applicable laws and are independent of the management of the Company.
Annual performance evaluation of the Board, its committees, individual directors (including independent directors) and Chairman of the Company pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Corporate Governance requirements under Listing Regulations have been carried out in accordance with the Policy. The process, and result of performance evaluation given in Corporate Governance Report, was followed by the Board for evaluation of its own performance and its committees and individual directors including independent directors and Chairman of the Company.
The brief resumes, rationales and justifications wherever applicable and other details relating to the director who are proposed to be appointed/ re-appointed, as required to be
disclosed as per the provisions of the Listing Regulations/ Secretarial Standard are given in the Annexure to the Notice of the 60th AGM.
VIGIL MECHANISM
In terms of provisions of Section 177 of the Act and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations, 2015, the Company has in place a Whistle Blower Policy, details of which are provided in Corporate Governance Report. The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Company at www.deltoncables.com.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company follows a policy on remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Employees. Pursuant to the Section 178 of the Act read with the applicable rules made thereunder and Listing Regulations, the policy has been formulated by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board. The Policy is given in the Annexure-B.
REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The information required under Section 197 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed as Annexure-C and forms part of this Report.
CREDIT RATING
During the financial year 2024-25, the credit rating of the Company was assigned by Infomerics Valuation and Rating Pvt. Ltd (Credit Rating Agency) as IVR BBB/ Stable (IVR Triple B with Stable outlook) for long term bank facilities and IVR A3 (IVR A Three Plus) for short term bank facilities.
ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return for FY 2024-25 is available on the website of the Company at www.deltoncables.com.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
As required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014, the information on Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo are annexed to this report as Annexure-D.
SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES
During the year under review your Company had no Subsidiaries, Joint Venture or Associates.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The Board has adopted policies and procedures 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 fraud, error reporting mechanisms, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures. The Company has in place adequate internal financial controls including with reference to financial statement and for ensuring the orderly & efficient conduct of its business.
During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the design or operation was observed.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company upholds the highest standards of Corporate Governance as a critical component of its business philosophy. We believe that strong governance is essential not only for enhancing shareholder value but also for maintaining the trust of customers, employees, regulators, and society at large. Our governance practices are driven by a commitment to ethical conduct, compliance with laws, and a transparent decision¬ making process.
Pursuant to Regulation 34(3) of the Listing Regulations, Corporate Governance Report along with a Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance from Company Secretary in Practice are enclosed as Annexure-G and forms an integral part of this Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT
Management’s Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2)(e) read with Schedule V (C) of Listing Regulations, is enclosed as Annexure-F and forms an integral part of this Report.
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
As per the requirement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, the Company has formed an Internal Complaints Committee and adopted a policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace.
The Company is committed to providing and promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all its employees.
a. Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year - 0
b. Number of complaints disposed off during the year - 0
c. Number of cases pending for more than ninety days - 0
COMPLIANCE OF THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company is fully committed to upholding the rights and welfare of its employees in accordance with the applicable laws. In line with this commitment, the Company ensures strict compliance with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended from time to time.
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
Four meetings of the Board of Directors were held during the year. For further details, please refer Report on Corporate Governance enclosed as Annexure-G to this Report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
For constitution and other details of the Audit Committee, please refer Report on Corporate Governance enclosed as Annexure-G to this Report.
All the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
CSR COMMITTEE
For constitution and other details of the CSR Committee, please refer Report on Corporate Governance enclosed as Annexure-G to this Report.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECRETRIAL STANDARDS
During the year under review, the Company has complied with all applicable provisions of Secretarial Standards.
COMPLIANCE BY LARGE CORPORATE
Your Company does not fall under the category of large corporate, as defined by SEBI vide its circular no. SEBI/HO/DDHS/P/ CIR/2021/613 dated August 10, 2021 read with updated circular dated April 13, 2022 and Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS- RACPODI/P/CIR/2023/172 dated October 19, 2023, as such no disclosure is required in this regard.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The key philosophy of all CSR initiatives of the Company is to make CSR a key business process for sustainable development of the society. The initiatives aim at enhancing welfare measures of the society based on the immediate and long term social and environmental consequence of its activities. The Company intends to undertake other need based initiatives in compliance with Schedule VII of the Act.
The CSR Policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company at www.deltoncables.com.
For constitution and other details of the CSR Committee, please refer Report on Corporate Governance enclosed as Annexure-G to this Report. The Annual Report on CSR activities, which include the salient features of the CSR Policy and change therein, if any, is enclosed as Annexure-E and forms an integral part of this Report.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Company have designed Risk Management Policy and guidelines to avoid events, situations or circumstances which may lead to negative consequences on the Company’s businesses and define a structured approach to manage uncertainty and to make use of these in their decision-making pertaining to all business divisions and corporate functions. Key business risks and their mitigation are considered in the annual/strategic business plans and in periodic management reviews.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to Directors’ Responsibility Statement, your Directors, to the best of their knowledge and ability, hereby confirm that:
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
(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 ended March 31, 2025 and of the profit and loss of the company for the year ended on that date;
(c) the directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the 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 for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 on a going concern basis;
(e) the directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
(f) the directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
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, no application has been made and no proceeding is pending against the company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 as at the end of financial year.
IN CASE THE SECURITIES ARE SUSPENDED FROM TRADING, THE DIRECTOR’S REPORT SHALL INCLUDE THE REASON THEREOF
Not Applicable
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
There is no instance of one-time settlement with any bank or financial institutions.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Our employees are our most important assets. The Company’s industrial relations continued to be harmonious during the period under review.
REGISTRAR AND SHARE TRANSFER AGENT (RTA)
The share transfer and related activities are being carried out by M/s. Beetal Financial & Computer Services (P) Limited, Registrar and Share Transfer Agent from the following address:
Beetal Financial & Computer Services (P) Limited
Beetal House, 3rd Floor, 99 Madangir, Behind Local Shopping Centre,
Near Dada Harsukhdas Mandir, New Delhi - 110 062 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for unstinted commitment and significant contribution of all employees of the Company.
The Directors are grateful to all valuable stakeholders of the Company viz. Customers, Dealers, Vendors, Banks, Financial Institutions Government Authorities and other Business Associates for their excellent support rendered during the year.
The Board also takes this opportunity to express its deep gratitude for the continued co-operation and support received from its valued shareholders.
For & on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/-
Place : Faridabad Vijendra Kumar Gupta
Dated: August 5, 2025 Chairman
DIN: 00036210
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