Samrat Forgings Director Discussions


Dear Members,

Your directors have pleasure in presenting the 42nd Annual Report together with Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2023.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

The financial summary of the Company for the year under review is given below for your consideration:

Particulars (Rs. in Lakhs)

Year ended 31.03.2023 Year ended 31.03.2022
Net Operating Revenue 18,131.45 13,948.62
Other Income 35.87 48.78
Profit before Finance Cost, Depreciation, Exceptional items and tax 1,524.92 1,291.60
Finance Cost 506.00 486.64
Depreciation 322.23 286.83
Profit before exceptional items & tax 696.69 518.13
Exceptional items 2.01 0.34
Profit before tax 698.70 518.47
Provision for current tax 80.59 121.00
Deferred tax 122.49 32.74
Income tax of previous year 7.00 8.46
Net profit after tax 488.62 356.27
Other Comprehensive Income (net of tax) 15.81 4.63
Total Comprehensive Income 504.43 360.90
Transfer to General Reserve 0.00 0.00

OPERATIONAL REVIEW

After the adverse impact of COVID 19 pandemic during recent past, the Forgings Industry has picked up momentum during the financial year 2022-23. The overall scenario intermittently has posed different challenges like increase in price of raw material and other consumables, supply chain related issues more particularly procurement of raw material, availability of required manpower etc. However, the Company by effectively managing all related matters, continued to do well and yet again able to post its highest ever performance.

In the above backdrop, the Company has achieved its highest ever turnover during the financial year ended 31st March, 2023. The net operating revenue for FY 2022-23 stood at Rs. 181.31 crore as against Rs. 139.49 crore of previous year. With continued focus on cost front, the Company has earned profit before tax of Rs. 6.99 crore against the previous years profit before tax of Rs. 5.18 crore; profit after tax (before other comprehensive income) of Rs. 4.89 crore (previous year: Rs. 3.56 crore) translated into Earning Per Share of Rs. 9.77 (previous year: Rs. 7.13). Total comprehensive income (net of tax) for the year stood at Rs. 5.04 crore as against Rs. 3.61 crore of previous year.

No material changes and commitments which could affect your Companys financial position for FY 2022-23 have occurred between the end of the financial year of your Company and date of this report.

FUTURE PROSPECTS/ EXPANSION

The Indian automotive industry is expected to sustain its growth momentum in 2023 despite the challenges such as escalating input costs, higher inflation etc. Tractor industry whereof your company has major supplies and new businesses coming from non-tractor segment, overseas customers like Railways and construction equipment manufacturers and focus on exports, it is expected that the company would be able to make its business grow in coming years.

The company has developed many new parts both for domestic as well as export markets and is very confident of growth. The Company has expanded its production capacity during the financial year 2022-23, which has resulted in increased sales and value addition. More machines are planned in forging as well as machining division to strengthen production capacities of the Company.

TRANSFER TO RESERVES

The Company has not transferred any amount to General Reserves.

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

There has been no change in the Capital Structure of the Company during the FY 2022-23.

The Company has not issued any bonus shares, Employee Stock Option Schemes, Shares with Differential rights etc. Further, there were no instances of buy back of shares during the year under review.

DIVIDEND

The Directors does not recommend any dividend for the year under review and rather prefer to conserve the resources and plough back the accrued profits into the Company.

The provisions of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations), 2015, regarding formulation of dividend distribution policy are not applicable to the Company.

ANNUAL RETURN

In terms of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company as on 31st March, 2023 is available on the website of the Company at the web link https://samratforgings.com/wp-content/ uploads/2023/08/Annual-Return-2022-23.pdf

DEPOSITS

Your Company has not accepted any deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, during the year under review.

DIRECTORS

I. Appointment/Cessation of Directors

During the financial year 2022-23, Sh. Ashok Lakhanpal (DIN: 03617355), Independent Director of the Company demised on 02.04.2022 and ceased to be director from that date. The Board places on record its appreciation for his invaluable contribution and guidance during his association as Director of the Company and also expresses its deep condolences to his family members.

The Board, on the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, had appointed Sh. Satish Chander Sharma (DIN: 09654654) as an Additional Director (Non Executive Independent) of the Company with effect from 30th June, 2022 for a term of five years, which was subsequently approved by the Members in 41st Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 30th September, 2022.

Sh. Rakesh M. Kumar (DIN: 00066497) was appointed as Managing Director of the Company for term of three years and his term is completing on 30th November, 2023. The Board on recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee has approved his re-appointment as Managing Director of the Company for a term of three years w.e.f. December 1,2023, subject to the approval of Members of the Company. The approval of the Members regarding re-appointment of Sh. Rakesh M Kumar as Managing Director is proposed to be sought in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company.

Further, In terms of section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mrs. Ritu Joshi (DIN: 01598873), Director is liable to retire by rotation at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointment.

The details of the directors being recommended for appointment/re-appointment are contained in the Notice convening the ensuing 42nd Annual General Meeting of the Company.

II. Declaration by Independent Directors

All Independent Directors have given declaration to the Company that they meet the criteria of ‘independence set out in the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations) and the Companies Act, 2013. The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company hold high standards of integrity and possess requisite expertise and experience required to fulfill their duties as Independent Directors.

III. Meetings of the Board

Nine Board meetings of the Company were held during the financial year 2022-23 on following dates:

I. 27.04.2022,

II. 18.05.2022

, III. 30.06.2022,

IV. 23.07.2022,

V. 13.08.2022

, VI. 26.08.2022

, VII. 12.11.2022,

VIII. 11.02.2023 and

IX. 29.03.2023

The intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013. Attendance detail in board meetings is provided in the Corporate Governance Report forms a part of this report.

One meeting of Independent Directors was held on 31.03.2023 during the year under review which was attended by all three Independent Directors of the Company i.e. Mr. Ajay Arora, Mr. Satish Chander Sharma and Ms. Niveta Sharma.

IV. Board Evaluation

Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, the Board, in consultation with its Nomination & Remuneration Committee, has put in place a framework containing, inter-alia, the criteria for performance evaluation of the entire Board of the Company, its Committees and Individual Directors, including Independent Directors. Accordingly, following is the criteria for evaluation:-

a. Criteria for evaluation of the Board of Directors as a whole:

i. Frequency of Meetings

ii. Quantum of Agenda

iii. Administration of Meetings

iv. Flow and quantity of Information from the Management to the Board

v. Number of Committees and their role

vi. Overall performance of the Company

b. Criteria for evaluation of the Board Committees

i. Frequency of Meetings

ii. Quantum of Agenda

iii. Administration of Meetings

iv. Flow and quantity of Information from the Management to the Committee

v. Role of Committees.

vi. Contribution to the decision making process of the Board.

c. Criteria for evaluation of the Individual Directors including Independent Directors;

i. Experience and ability to contribute to the decision making process

ii. Problem solving approach and guidance to the Management

iii. Attendance and Participation in the Meetings

iv. Personal competencies and contribution to strategy formulation

v. Contribution towards statutory compliances, monitoring of controls and Corporate Governance

vi. The evaluation of independent directors shall be done by the entire board of directors which shall include -

a. Performance of the directors; and

b. fulfillment of the independence criteria as specified in these regulations and their independence from the management:

According to the above criteria, the Board has carried out the annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well as the evaluation of the working of its Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee. A structured questionnaire was prepared based on the above said parameters and after taking into consideration inputs received from the Directors, covering various aspects of the Boards functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the Board and its committees, Board culture, execution and performance of specific duties, obligations and governance etc.

A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the performance of individual directors including the Chairman of the Board, who were evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution, independence of judgment, safeguarding the interest of the Company and its stakeholders etc. The performance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non Independent Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors who have also reviewed the performance of the Company Secretary.

The Independent Directors had met separately on 31.03.2023 without the presence of NonIndependent Directors and the members of management and discussed, inter-alia, the performance of non-Independent Directors and Board as a whole and the performance of the Chairman of the Board after taking into consideration the views of Executive and Non-Executive Directors of the Company.

The Directors express their satisfaction over the evaluation process.

V. Nomination and Remuneration Policy

On recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board has adopted a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, KMP and Senior Management and their remuneration titled as Remuneration Policy. The extract/salient features of the Remuneration Policy of the Company are attached as Annexure 1 to this report and forms part of this report of the Board of Directors. The detailed policy is available on the website of the company and can be accessed at weblink www.samratforgings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Remuneration-Policy.pdf

VI. Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors

In terms of Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company has imparted the familiarization programme for Independent Directors detail whereof is available on the website of the Company at the web link https:// samratforgings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Familiarisation-programmes-conducted-for-EY.-2022- 23.pdf

VII. Statement regarding opinion of the Board with regard to integrity, expertise and experience (Including the proficiency) of the Independent Directors appointed during the year

Sh. Satish Chander Sharma (DIN: 09654654) was appointed as Independent Director during the year under review. He has vast experience in Banking, Insurance and Finance and in the opinion of the Board, he hold high standard of integrity and possess requisite expertise and experience required to fulfill their duties as Independent Director.

DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) and 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the directors to the best of their knowledge and belief, confirm that:

(i) in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2023, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and there are no material departures from the same;

(ii) they 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 as at 31st March, 2023 and of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that date;

(iii) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;

(iv) the annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;

(v) adequate internal financial controls to be followed by the Company have been laid down and such internal financial controls were operating effectively during the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2023;

(vi) proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems were adequate and operating effectively throughout the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2023.

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

The Board has the following committees:

i. Audit Committee

ii. Nomination and Remuneration Committee

iii. Stakeholders Relationship Committee

All the recommendations made by the Committees, including the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board. The details of composition, powers and duties, meetings and attendance therein are provided in the Corporate Governance Report which forms a part of this Report.

SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

The Company has no Subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associate Company.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS

Your Company has not given any loans or guarantees and it has also not made any investments covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.

CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS

There has been no change in the nature of business of the company during the year under review.

STATUTORY AUDITORS & AUDITORS REPORT

M/s Rajesh Aggarwal & Associates, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration Number 009831N) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the company in 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company held on 30th September, 2022 for a term of five years i.e. till the conclusion of 46th AGM of the Company to be held in the year 2027.

The Audit Report given by the Statutory Auditors on the financial statements of the Company for the financial year 2022-23 forms part of the Annual Report. There has been no qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer given by the Auditors in their report.

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 had appointed Anil Negi & Company, Practicing Company Secretaries (Certificate of Practice No. 17213) to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report received from the said auditor is annexed to this report as Annexure- 2. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.

COST RECORDS AND COST AUDIT

The Company is maintaining cost records according to the provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.The Board of Directors had appointed M/s Balwinder & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration Number 000201), as the Cost Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2022-23.The Cost Auditor will submit their report by the due date.

The Board of Directors on recommendation of the Audit Committee, reappointed M/s Balwinder & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration Number 000201), as Cost Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24 under Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013. M/s Balwinder& Associates have confirmed that their appointment is within the limits of Section 141(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013 and have also certified that they are free from any disqualifications specified under sub section (3) of Section 141 read with sub section (5) of Section 148 of The Companies Act 2013.

The Audit Committee has also received a Certificate from the Cost Auditors certifying their independence and arms length relationship with the Company.

As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is required to be placed before the Members in a General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a Resolution seeking Members ratification for the remuneration payable to M/s Balwinder & Associates, Cost Auditors is included in the Notice convening the 42nd Annual General Meeting.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year 2022-23 were in the ordinary course of business on arms length basis. There were no material transactions made by the company during the year that would have required members approval.

A statement giving details of all related party transactions is placed before the Audit Committee or quarterly basis. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained for the transactions which are repetitive in nature.

The Company has adopted a policy to deal with Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board of Directors and the same is available on its website at www.samratforgings.com/wp-content/ uploads/2022/08/Policy-on-Related-Party-Transactions.pdf

In accordance with Section 134(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, Form AOC-2 is enclosed at Annexure 3 to this Report. The detail of the related party transactions as per IND-AS, are set out in Note 38 to the Financial Statements.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The company has framed and adopted a Code of Conduct (the Code) which is applicable to the Members of the Board and members of the senior management of the company. It lays down the standard procedure of business conduct which is expected to be followed by the Directors and members of the senior management in their business dealings and in particular on matters relating to integrity in the work place, in business practices and in compliance of applicable laws. The code has been posted on the website of the Company i.e. www.samratforgings.com.

All the Board Members and the Senior Management personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code during the financial year ended 31st March, 2023.

DISCLOSURE OF ACCOUNTING TREATMENT

The Company has followed prescribed Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) in preparation of its financial statements for the financial year under review.

VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has a vigil mechanism through Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instance of fraud and mismanagement, if any. The details of the policy are explained in the Corporate Governance Report forms a part of this report.

The Whistle Blower Policy to provide Vigil Mechanism for Directors and Employees is available on the website of the company at the web link www.samratforgings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ Whistle-Blower-Policy-and-Vigil-Mechanism.pdf

FRAUD REPORTING

During the year under review, there were no frauds reported by the auditors to the Audit Committee or the Board under section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.

INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS

The Company has laid down adequate internal financial controls. The details in respect of internal financial control and their adequacy are included in the Management Discussion and Analysis, which forms a part of this report.

PREVENSION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

The Company has adopted and put in place anti sexual harassment policy in line with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and rules there under. The Policy aims to provide protection to women at the workplace and prevent and redress complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected or incidental thereto, with the objective of providing a safe working environment. The Company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee to enquire into and redress complaints received, if any, regarding sexual harassment. The Committee has not received any complaint of sexual harassment during the financial year 2022-23.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Your Company is continuously maintaining healthy, cordial and harmonious industrial relations at all levels. Industrial relations and work atmosphere remained cordial throughout the financial year under review.

MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY

No material changes have occurred or commitments made after 31st March, 2023, which may affect the financial position of the Company or require disclosure.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The provisions of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) became applicable to the company during the financial year under review. Accordingly a policy on corporate social responsibility has been approved and adopted by the Board. The CSR policy is uploaded on the website of the Company and can been accessed from the web link https://samratforgings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ Corporate-Social-Responsibility-Policy.pdf

Since, the amount required to be spent is less than rupees fifty lakh, therefore pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act), constitution of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee is not mandatorily required to the Company. Hence, the said committee has not yet been constituted and the Board is discharging the functions of such committee according to the provisions of the Act.

CSR became applicable to the Company first time in the Financial Year 2022-23. The Company was not familiar with the provisions of CSR. After, it came to know about this liability, the Company started looking into appropriate and eligible projects as per Schedule VII of the Act. However, no such projects could be identified in time to utilize the CSR obligation for the year, and owing to the lack of any earlier experience and expertise in CSR activities, the management found it appropriate that, instead of retaining the funds without concrete action plan, pursuant to the second proviso of sub section (5) of Section 135 of the Act, the unspent CSR amount this time shall be transferred to any of the funds prescribed under Schedule VII of the Act within six months from the end of the financial year. In compliance of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Annual Report on CSR activities is annexed as Annexure 4 to this report.

SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS, COURTS OR TRIBUNALS

During the year under review there has been no such significant and material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and companys operations in future.

THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016

There was neither any application made nor any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the period under review.

THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF

During the year under review, the Company has not made one-time settlement therefore, the same is not applicable.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Risk Management is an important part of business in todays economic environment and an ongoing process within the Company. The main aim of risk management is to identify, monitor and take precautionary measures in respect of the events that may pose risks to the business. Your company is always endeavored to identify and take appropriate and timely action to mitigate all type of risks involved in business of the company and in this regard a policy on risk management has been adopted by the Company. At present the company has not identified any element of risk which may threaten the existence of the company. As the company is not in the top 1000 listed entities, based on the market capitalization as at the end of the preceding financial year and also not a high value debt listed entity, therefore, the provisions of listing regulations to constitute Risk Management Committee are not applicable to the company.

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

The Company continues to demonstrate strong commitment to safety, health and environment which have been adopted as core organizational values. The Company ensures safety and audits its facilities in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and the Directors review these areas periodically. Employees are continuously made aware of hazards / risks associated with their job and their knowledge and skills are updated through requisite training to meet any emergency. The Company encourages involvement of all its employees in activities related to safety, including promotion of safety standards. There were no major accidents in the plants during the year. Stringent quality control for all products and raw materials has been incorporated and the Company has well equipped laboratory to ensure quality control.

The Company has accredited with IATF 16949:2016 Certification from TUV SUD. Regular audits are conducted under this Certification.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT

The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, which covers the state of the Companys affairs is annexed herewith and forms part of this report.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

A report on corporate governance together with the Certificate from Anil Negi & Company, Practicing Company Secretaries, confirming compliance of corporate governance norms as stipulated under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed herewith and forms a part of this report.

COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS

During the year under review, the Company has complied with applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

TRANSFER OF UNPAID AND UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND AMOUNTS AND SHARES TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND

During the year no dividend or shares were due to be transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund.

LISTING OF SHARES

The shares of the Company are listed on BSE Limited. The Annual Listing fee for the FY 2023-24, has been duly paid to the stock exchange.

KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP)

In terms of the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Rakesh M. Kumar, Managing Director, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Company Secretary and Mr. A.P.S. Grover, Chief Financial Officer of the Company are the Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company as on 31st March, 2023. There has been no change in the KMPs of the Company during the year under review.

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES

The detail pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 for the financial year 2022-23 is annexed as Annexure- 5 and forms a part of this report. In terms of first proviso to Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, this report and the financial statements are being sent to the Members and others entitled thereto, excluding the information on employees particulars as required pursuant to provisions of Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. The said information is available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours on working days of the Company upto the date of the ensuing AGM. If any Member wishes to obtain a copy thereof, such Member may write to the Company Secretary at sandeepsharma@samratforgings.com.

SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE AND BUSINESS RESPONSIBLY REPORT

Your Company is conscious of its responsibility towards preservation of natural resources and takes various initiatives to reduce the consumption of electricity and water. The provisions of Regulation 34(2)(f) of the Listing Regulations regarding Business Responsibility Report are not applicable to the company.

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO

The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo, as required to be disclosed under the Companies Act, 2013 are provided in Annexure- 6 to this Report.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your Directors place on record their heartfelt appreciation to the stakeholders, bankers, financial institutions, government agencies for their co-operation and support to the Company and looking forward to their continued support for the future plans of the Company.

We extend our gratitude to our business associates and suppliers for their collaboration with the Company. Also, we wish to acknowledge the diligent service of the workers and employees at all levels. Last but not least, we express our sincere thanks to our valued shareholders for their unwavering support and the trust they have placed in the Company.

For and on behalf of the Board
Place: Derabassi Rakesh M. Kumar Ritu Joshi
Dated: 12.08.2023 Managing Director Director
(DIN: 00066497) (DIN: 01598873)