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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS: R & B DENIMS KIMITED

1. DISCLAIMER

Statements in the Directors Report & Management Discussion and Analysis describing the Companys objectives, projections, estimates, expectations or predictions may be "forwardlooking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied. Important factors that could make difference to the Companys operations include raw material availability and its prices, cyclical demand and pricing in the Companys principle markets, changes in Government regulations, tax regimes, economic developments within India and the countries in which the Company conducts business and other ancillary factors.

2. GLOBLE ECONOMY:

The year 2022 saw the developed world grapple with some of the highest levels of inflation in recent history. Fuelled by historic fiscal and monetary support to counter the impact of COVID- 19, the prices of food and fuel became the primary concern of the policymakers especially in the second half of the year. As per the IMF estimates, the world economy grew by 3.4% in 2022. The most notable disparity was seen between the growths of Advanced and Emerging economies. The Advanced economies grew by 2.7% in 2022 while the Emerging economies led by China and India grew by 4% in 2022.

The major forces that shaped the world economy in 2022 seem to continue in 2023 but with changed intensities. Debt levels remain high, limiting the ability of fiscal policymakers to respond to new challenges. Commodity prices that rose sharply following Russias invasion of Ukraine have moderated, but the war continues, and geopolitical tensions are high. Infectious COVID-19 strains caused widespread outbreaks last year, but economies that were hit hard - most notably China - appear to be recovering with easing of supply-chain disruptions. Although inflation has declined as central banks have raised interest rates, underlying price pressures are proving sticky, with labour markets tight in several economies. The US Federal Reserve in a quick turn of stance, started hiking the interest rates, which has continued well into the summer of 2023. The Eurozone continued to struggle with energy prices, partly as a result of the war and the absence of Russian gas flowing in through Nordstream pipelines.

The IMF has projected the global GDP to grow by 2.8% in 2023 before rising slowly and settling at 3.0% five years out - the lowest medium-term forecast in decades. The anaemic outlook is partially due to the relatively slower decline of global inflation which is set to fall from 8.7% in 2022 to 7.0% in 2023 on the back of lower commodity prices. Advanced economies are expected to see an especially pronounced growth slowdown, from 2.7% in 2022 to 1.3% in

2023. The US and Eurozone economies are expected to see muted growth at 1.6% and 0.8% respectively in 2023, while the UK economy is expected to see a contraction of 0.3%. The World Bank has raised fears that the ongoing slump in global economic growth will likely result in a "lost decade".

While the Western world becomes the epicentre of global tensions, emerging and developing economies are expected to outpace them by growing at 3.9% in 2023 and 4.2% in 2024. Emerging Asian economies led by China and India are bound to grow by 5.3% in 2023 and 5.1% in 2024 respectively.

3. INDIAN OF ECONOMY

India has emerged as the shining beacon in a grim global scenario by growing at 6.8% in 2022. The IMF has estimated Indias growth at 5.9% in FY23 and 6.3% in FY24, well above other economies of significant scale causing many to state that this could well be Indias decade. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tried to cushion the economy from rising prices and maintain liquidity. Still navigating inflation and preserving financial stability while boosting growth drivers will continue to be a tightrope walk. The central government has played a major role in boosting the growth of the economy as it continued with its capital expenditure push in the Union Budget 2023-24. In FY 2023-24, capex is budgeted at 10 lakh crore, which will constitute 3.3% of GDP. As per the RBI, such level of capex spending can take Indias real GDP growth close to 7% in FY24. Despite the challenging global environment, the Indian economy with its strong fundamentals and massive demographic strengths seems en route to outpace other large economies.

4. INDIAN TEXTILE MARKET

As per the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), the Textile sector has seen weakening demand since June 2022 due to persistent global inflation and lingering possibilities of a recession. Inflation has affected consumers and manufacturers alike with manufacturers and suppliers having to pay much more along all stages of their supply chains, from the cost of freight to wage increases for their workers. This has put textile manufacturers in a difficult situation. Despite the slowdown in the sector globally, the Indian textile and apparel industry is expected to grow at 10% CAGR from 2019-20 to reach US$ 190 billion by 2025-26. The overall Indian textiles market is expected to be worth more than US$ 209 billion by 2029. In FY23, exports of readymade garments (RMG) cotton including accessories stood at US$ 7.68 billion till January 2023. It is expected to surpass US$ 30 billion by 2027, with an estimated 4.6-4.9% share globally. This has been made possible due to a structurally strong Indian economy fuelled by an everincreasing domestic demand and some critical policy initiatives taken by the Government of India.

In the Union Budget 2023-24, the government announced various initiatives to aid the Textile and Apparel sector across its value chain from raw materials to manufacturing. The government has a special focus on Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton with the adoption of a cluster-based and value chain approach through public private partnerships (PPP). The focus on enhancing the yield of ELS cotton would help increase the manufacturing of valueadded garments and also to reduce the import of ELS cotton. The government also identified five new HS codes for cotton for further classification of cotton as per staple length. This will help in calibrating policy support for the segments which are import dependent or need further incentivisation.

In 2023, the textile industry in India will be one of the most critical industries in the country. The sector is estimated to employ more than 45 million people and contribute around 11% to the countrys GDP. The industry has shown significant growth over the past few years and is expected to progress further in the coming year.

Textile companies can benefit from the rising demand for high-quality fabrics, as well as from a steady influx of skilled labour from outside India. Additionally, the governments Make In India initiative has enabled many companies to access cheaper raw materials and modern technologies, which are helping them become more competitive.

5. ROAD AHEAD

India is working on major initiatives, to boost its technical textile industry. Owing to the pandemic, the demand for technical textiles in the form of PPE suits and equipment is on rise. Government is supporting the sector through funding and machinery sponsoring.

Top players in the sector are attaining sustainability in their products by manufacturing textiles that use natural recyclable materials.

The future for the Indian textiles industry looks promising, buoyed by strong domestic consumption as well as export demand. With consumerism and disposable income on the rise, the retail sector has experienced a rapid growth in the past decade with the entry of several international players like Marks & Spencer, Guess and Next into the Indian market.

High economic growth has resulted in higher disposable income. This has led to rise in demand for products creating a huge domestic market.

Major Trends in Textile & Apparel Industry:

1. Emergence of new garmenting hubs:

Increase in labour and raw material cost has brought a shift in global textile industry, forcing companies to shift their base from developed countries to developing countries like India, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia. These developing countries offer cheap labour and good quality raw material at lower prices.

2. Increasing importance of Industry

4.0: Textile 4.0 is a fourth industrial revolution focusing on automation of industry. This automation can be achieved by data exchange, robotics, the internet of things, cloud computing and through various other measures. This automation will result in lower operating cost with customary processes and improved quality standards.

3. Development of new trade Alliances:

Trade alliances and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) are some measures by various governments to connect markets. Through this the exchange of technologies will become easier. These alliances will ultimately lead to increase in flow of FDI, improved infrastructure and more job opportunities helping economies to grow.

4. Shift towards Sustainable Fashion:

With rising awareness about climate change, consumers prefer brands that adopt sustainable business practices. As a result, the textile industry has been witnessing a shift towards sustainable processes right from manufacturing of products to selling them. This shift will not only enable them to reduce their footprints on the environment but also offer sustainable fashion solutions.

6. INDIAN DENIM MARKET

The growing denim market, both internationally and nationally, is the main reason why leading mills are optimistically believing that denim will continue to tap growth in the years to come. In discussion with leading denim mills, Apparel Resources explores how they are geared up to cater to increasing demand, their focus area to match supplies with demand and product development expertise.

Since the last decade, the Indian Denim Industry has shown a high-quality boom. Today, the country has a great denim production capacity of around 1.1 billion meters per annum.

According to various market studies, the Indian domestic denim market has been maintaining an average CAGR of 8 to 9 per cent for a few years and is expected to reach Rs 91,894 crore by 2028.

The denim market in India continues to develop at a stable CAGR of 15% to 18% per year, despite a slowdown in garment exports and domestic market expansion. As a fabric for clothing, denim is likewise expanding at the quickest rate. Due to the enormous demand for the fabric, the installed capacity, which is currently at 1,200 million meters, is anticipated to rise to 2,000 million meters during the next three to four years.

According to industry experts, denim is the handiest segment in India that can develop manifolds to the existing marketplace.

Growing denim manufacturers across the globe are looking at India as an emerging denim export area wing to its first-class standards, cost-effectiveness, and a massive pool of tremendous workforce.

In the Indian apparel market, the denim market is driven by growing disposable incomes, westernization of work culture, and ensuing upward push inside the popularity of denim jeans. In the era of globalization, younger India prefers denim as part of their wardrobe essential. As consistent with the Indian consumer story, the middle class is majorly driving the boom of denim marketplace.

Indian production and intake have grown at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of as much as 15 percent over the past decade and is predicted to develop at similar rate in the coming years.

Denim Industrys Future in India:

The following criteria suggest that the industrys future is favourable:

• Increased disposable incomes.

• Rapid expansion of the retail industry.

• The countrys pervasive trend of westernization.

• Booming online retail market.

• Demography of the young population (15-29 years old) with higher purchasing power.

• Due to its comfort and style, denim is a popular choice among many different customer sectors.

• Young peoples preferred preference for denim due to its varied association.

• In Indias smaller cities and rural areas, women and young people are using denim products more frequently.

The upcoming years will be critical for the business given all the steps the government is taking to strengthen the nations textile industry. The government will shortly reveal its audacious goal of capturing 20% of the global textile market and assisting the domestic sector in reaching a size of $650 billion by 2024-2025. With a strong emphasis on investments, improved labour law reforms, and skill development, the goal can be reached.

7. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

Indian Denim Industry is showing a notable increase in recent years. Indian denim brands and manufacturers are focusing on increasing their export globally. Considering the significant proportion that India commands inside the international trade of textile and garb, and the industry is ready to add more exceptional manufacturing capabilities.

Along with a boom in potential, encouraging fabric guidelines and favorable exchange fee moves could help India achieve a large export boom.

By the year 2023, the additional ability will be added to existing production facilities; the ratio of home and exports is possibly to alternate from 65:35 to 55:45.

The Indian government is taking many initiatives to enhance the countrys textile area. The benefits offered by government authorities are in all likelihood to percolate to the Indian denim industry in the coming years. This will also ensure its steady growth, and fuel the growth of the denim industry in India.

8. TRENDZ IN DENIM INDUSTRY

Denim wear has dominated the garment space for a long time. With innovation & trends set by the fashion industry it is good to have a look at the product trends in the denim industry.

Fits: Nineties Denim is making its way in the market as a vintage trend concept, and attracting a lot of eyeballs, especially from the youth segment. A looser fit - varying from baggy, high- waisted jeans, oversized and slightly ill-fitted are making a comeback in the market. The sale of straight leg jeans is also gaining momentum and it could be the future of denims in the years to come.

Colours: The classic blue wash & greys are making a comeback. White is also making its mark in the denim sector as searches for white denim rose 42% since the beginning of March 2019 as per Global Fashion Search Platform, Lyst. The monochromatic trend is gaining momentum. The wide acceptance of the same has encouraged brands to continue it for the future as well.

Design: Denim design and patterns like ruffled trims, embroidered patches, knots, cigarette hem ankle length, jeans with slits etc. are catching the youths attention. The popularity of athleisure wear has influenced street wear in the last few years and denim has started following the same trend by incorporating side stripes, ribbons & pin-tucks etc. to lend a sporty chic feel to the pieces.

Fashion Trends: The one trend that has been going on for ages now is denim on denim. One can easily carry a casual look while wearing their favourite denim with a denim shirt. This trend ensures that the consumption of denim will grow at a higher rate in the coming years. In a report by Edited, the outerwear category in denim has grown 101% in the last two years. The printed and embroidered denims are appealing to the youth. Designs like slangs, flora & fauna are being used with denim jeans, jackets etc. The culottes are gaining a lot of popularity among the working population as smart casuals like denim is strongly holding up as a part of corporate wear.

Fabric: Denim fabric is primarily made up of cotton but in the last decade or so, the demand for stretch and soft handle denim is growing exponentially. People are looking for feel good factor in their denim, so comfortable and stretchable fabrics are taking centre stage. Mills continue to invest in elastic fabrications, be it stretch in the warp, bi- stretch or hyper-stretch. The use of blended fabric with Lycra, modal & tencel in denim will grow rapidly in the coming times.

9. SWOT ANALYSIS OF DENIM INDUSTRY STRENGTHS

• Jeans are a wardrobe staple that everyone owns.

• The denim market is segmented into smaller and niche sections, making it easier to target different consumers. The demand is increasing in both domestic as well as international markets.

• Competitors are not competing on exactly the same product. Difference styles, prices and materials are available.

• Easy diversification into other product lines like footwear, innerwear, accessories to make it a complete lifestyle brand.

• Automation of production processes and proper infrastructure

• Availability of raw materials

WEAKNESS

• The high impact the cotton industry has on the environment as a result of denim manufacturing.

• The denim market is already dominated by several big brands.

• Increase in mid-market / value retailers results in a negative impact for the higher end retailers and increase an opportunity to introduce lower market brands.

• Fluctuation in prices to cope up with changing demands and trends.

• Short time for optimization of products.

• Unavailability of skilled labour.

• Increase in unit cost, high tariff barriers and export duties.

OPPORTUNITY

• Better consumer knowledge and power driving the demand for more ethical and sustainable denim

• Innovative ways of manufacturing denim and more ways to differentiate from competitors.

• People are willing to buy quality products and long lasting investment pieces at a competitive prices.

• Establishment of E-commerce allows more consumers to enter the chain of market.

• Apart from manufacturing jeans the fabric is used in manufacturing of other products like shirts, trousers, handbags etc.

• Introduction of sustainable development practices.

THREATS

• The market is saturated with existing brands.

• The market is continuously growing with brands coming up with innovative ways to compete and stay relevant in the market.

• The ethical denim market already has a number of early entrants which have gained significant market share.

• Unstable economy results in reduced consumer confidence and spending.

• The entry of several international players in the retail industry after opening up of FDI would also pose as a threat for the brand.

• It is difficult to make balance between price and quality when competitors have lower price.

• Quick obsolesce of technology.

CUSTOMER ORIENTED ORGANISATION:

R & B Denims Limited makes constant efforts to include the diversity in people around the globe by creating products that would meet every customers wishes. Customers are also offered delivery services, and R&B Denims Limited makes sure that the products are delivered on time regardless of any procurement hassles. The company believes in working with passion to honor every commitment made to its customers. It also prioritizes regular product innovation to give customers the best experience. Quality and variety has always been one of the major focuses of the company.

10. FINANCIAL RESULTS & PERFORMANCE:

		(Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars	For the year ended 31-03-2023*	For the year ended 31-03-2022*
Revenue from operations	27,609.43	29,623.52
Other Income	252.97	109.34
Total Revenue	27,862.40	29,732.86
Profit before tax and Exceptional Items	1,766.23	2,662.89
Exceptional Items	225.49	143.04
Profit before Taxation	1,991.73	2,805.93
-Current Tax	(374.13)	(487.16)
-Deferred Tax	(126.64)	(211.29)
-Short Provision for Income	--	(4.69)
Tax expense relating to prior Year
Net Profit/ (Loss) For The Year	1,490.95	2,111.52
Other Comprehensive Income for the Year, Net of Tax	7.69	5.58
Total Comprehensive Income for the Year	1,498.64	2,117.10

* Figures regrouped wherever necessary

The Company discloses financial results on quarterly basis of which results are subjected to limited review and publishes audited financial results on an annual basis. The Financial Statements as stated above are also available on the Companys website www.rnbdenims.com.

During the year, Your Company recorded total revenue of 27,862.40 Lacs against Rs. 29,732.86 Lacs in the previous year, representing a decrease of 6.29% during the year and Profit before Tax Rs. 1,991.73 Lacs as compared to Rs. 2,805.93 Lacs during the year. Total Income during the year Rs. 1,498.64 as compared to Rs. 2,117.10 in the previous year.

11. OUTLOOK:

The Indian textile industry at large, as well as the denim industry in specific, is expected to grow further in the coming years. The global industry also has a promising future. This implies growth opportunities for R & B Denims Limited, in the domestic as well as global market. Owing to the growth in demand of apparels, especially from developing countries, as well as rise in income, the demand for denim has significantly increased and will continue to grow. Over the last 4-5 years, denim demand has increased steadily and several Indian denim players, including our company, have increased their capacity under the prevailing government incentive scheme. The industry has become more competitive in these terms. The Companys values that focus on constant evolution and product innovation will help it in maintaining its strong standing in the industry and will eventually help in growing further in the future.

12. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The Company has made adequate investment for an effective internal control and risk- mitigation system, and they are constantly assessed and strengthened from time to time with new standard operating procedures. The Audit committee, in its meeting, along with the CFO formulates a detailed audit plan for the internal auditor to test and review controls, appraisal of risks and business processes, besides benchmarking controls with best practices in the industry. The Internal Auditors attend the Meetings of the Audit Committee at regular basis and submit their recommendations to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee in consultation with the Statutory Auditors and the Business Heads reviews the recommendations placed by the Internal Auditors, suggests improvements, take corrective actions, wherever needed, to strengthen the internal control system and place it before the Board. Significant audit observations and corrective actions taken by the management are presented to the Audit Committee. To maintain its objectivity and independence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.

13. KEY RISKS RISK AND CONCERNS

The Company is exposed to specific risks that are particular to its business and environment within which it operates, including Foreign Exchange Risk, Interest Rate Risk, Commodity Price Risk, Risk of Product Concentration and other Business Risk. While risk is an inherent aspects of any business, the Company is conscious of the need to have an effective monitoring mechanism and has put in place appropriate measure for its mitigation including business portfolio risk, financial risk and legal risk and internal process risk.

The list of the potential risks the industry is exposed to domestically/internationally is given below:

Business Operational Risk: The business operational risk is defined as the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems, or from external events like economic and market conditions, cut throat competitions at local as well as at international level, introduction of new players in textile markets, even events which are not directly connected with the organization like natural disasters, political and military turmoil etc. It can be minimized by decreasing labour turnover, power cost, logistics, balancing demand & supply risks, implementing latest technologies to create new and innovative designs of textile products, techniques required to upgrade plants, boiler house, machines, equipment, Uninterrupted availability of raw material at competitive prices so as to avoid production loss, maintenance of quality and harmonizing production for completing the orders in time as well. Fluctuations in yarn prices in international market which can impact the price / cost of a particular product(s) and its blend(s) is also a part of business operational risk.

Environmental Risk: The safety of environment is important because of its ecological, economic or social significance to an ecosystem. If environment get impact/suffer more due to highly polluting nature or due to violation of any environmental law/norms by the industry/business then it may get adverse remarks from the Regulator/Statutory Authority or may have to face penal provisions as well as implications. An effort should be made to recycle the waste, make reusable products, use natural resources instead of hazardous chemicals to protect the environment.

Raw material risk: There is always a risk of inadequate or non-availability of raw materials in the market due to volatility in the prices of cotton, transportation cost etc which could impede business profits and prospects.

Quality risk: Easy entry of various competitors in the market could affect the quality of products in order to match the competitive prices. Also inability to match the stringent quality standards of leading retails brands consistently could impact product off take.

Working capital risk: To expand the business operations requires increased working capital and its proper management.

Purchasing power risk: It means loss of purchasing power due to the effect of inflation. This risk is also known as inflation risk. When there is inflation in the economy, the currency loses its value due to the rising price level in the economy. The higher the inflation rate, the faster the money loses its value.

Foreign Exchange / Currency risk: It is the uncertainty associated with changes in the relative value of currencies. Currency risk arises from the change in price of one currency against another. The Company while doing foreign transactions deals with the currencies of other countries and therefore any fluctuations in foreign currency may impact margins of Company. The fluctuations in the exchange rate are caused basically by the supply of and the demand for the currencies being exchanged. The depreciation in exchange rate increases the risk of foreign banks, which leads to large foreign currency exposures in the emerging markets. The adverse exchange rate movement increases the repayment obligations of the banks borrowers in terms of domestic currency. The investors or companies, in order to avoid currency risks should properly hedge their positions with the foreign banks.

Financial Risk: It is the uncertainty associated with how firms finance its business like by issue of shares, debentures, taking loans from government / financial institutions etc. Such financial transactions also include risk of default in payment of interest, dividend or repayment of capital due to various internal or external factors like increase in credit days of debtors, inflation, interest rate fluctuations, change in government policies etc. It may lead to loss of liquidity, falling assets value, significant change in cash inflow and outflow etc.

Liquidity Risk: Liquidity Risk reflects the possibility/position that a party may have insufficient funds to settle an obligation for full value when due because of insufficient capital or difficulty in selling as asset or an investment to generate capital, but will have funds to cover settlement obligations on some unspecified date thereafter. In non-bankruptcy situations, the allowable methods to cover short positions are generally driven by local market conventions. As a result, liquidity could be adversely affected by prohibitions on transactions such as Repos, Reverse Repos, Securities Lending and other allied components.

Global Risk: Global risk refers to an uncertain event or condition that can cause significant negative impact to several countries or industries for a long period of time. India is still emerging in the market of textile industries. There is a tremendous competition around the world. Indian manufacturers will have to face a tough fight to sustain in the competition. Due to poor infrastructure facilities, the production and transaction cost remain high in India. Also Indias logistic disadvantage due to its geographical location can give it a major thumbs-down in global trade. As a result, high cost of shipments and longer lead time coupled with lack of infrastructure facility may prove to be a major hindrance. To overcome this problem, India needs to increase the size of its industrial infrastructure to capture the efficiencies of the economies of scale and it must cluster the textile production.

Political Risk: Political risk may be defined as the probability that a political event will impact adversely on a firms profit. It represents the financial risk that a countrys government will suddenly change its policies. A new law or a change in an existing could have a significant impact on an investment. Whatever laws the government passes today may be extinct tomorrow. This risk covers restriction on remittances in the buyers country or any government action which may block or delay payment to the exporter, war, revolution or civil commotion in the buyers country, cancellation or imposition of new export / import licensing restrictions in the buyers country, any other kind of loss occurring either in India or outside India which is not within the control of the exporter or the buyer.

Technological risk: Technology can response corporate culture and facilitate innovative procedures. In a garment manufacturing industry, the firm is constantly required to make changes and transformations in the production process over time, upgrade their machinery besides creating new facilities and additional capacities in order to survive in the highly competitive market.

Working Capital

Working capital requirement in the business went up because of the fact that our key distributors are required to offer elongated credit to the garment manufacturers who are their customers, and the garment manufacturers are also required to offer extended credit periods to their own customers and thus in the process the entire working capital cycle has been significantly elongated.

14. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY

The Company has appropriate internal control systems for business processes, with regard to efficiency of operations, financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and regulations etc. All operating parameters are monitored and controlled. Regular internal audits and checks ensure that responsibilities are executed effectively. The system is improved and modified continuously to meet with changes in business conditions, statutory and accounting requirements. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors actively reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems and suggests improvement for strengthening them, from time to time.

15. HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT / INDUSTRIAL RELATION

The Company rely that the health and safety of the workers and the persons residing in the vicinity of its plants is fundamental to the business. Commitment to the identification and elimination or control of the workplace hazards for protection of all is utmost importance. The manufacturing operations are conducted to ensure sensitivity towards the environment and minimize waste by encouraging "Green" practices. The Company continued to enjoy healthy industrial relations during the year.

16. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Sustainability has been deeply embedded into the Companys business and has become an integral part of its decision making process while considering social, economic and environmental dimensions. During the year 2022-23, a Sustainable Development Strategy was developed with a focus on the following areas:

1. Water Pollution Control Measures

• Our Company is a member of Gujarat Eco-Textile Park (GETP) since 2014; The Park helps us to reduce water pollution. The Company has made sure that it implements various measures across all its operations to control fugitive emissions from polluting our water bodies.

2. Air Pollution Control Measures

• Initiatives have been taken to reduce air pollution which is caused due to production processes. Our Company has obtained a license from Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) to ensure pollution control. Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) ensures that the pollution control limits are maintained by surprise inspections at the factory. These inspection samples are then tested in their own laboratory and report is issued. The Company has also installed Air Receiver in the weaving department to reduce and control on toxin emissions.

17. HEALTH & SAFETY

The company believes Health & Safety as an indispensable province. Company has placed suitable facilities for all workers and employees like proper lighting, ventilation, no congestion, medical kits, stretchers, fire extinguishers etc. at prominent places. Personnel at supervisory level have been trained in basic life support techniques.

The safety measures taken by the company has resulted in improving the conditions under which workers are employed and work, consequently increasing the productivity.

18. INFRASTRUCTURE

The company is equipped with modern infrastructure facilities which assist in smooth production. The companys manufacturing unit is outfitted with advanced machines and equipment and a trained staff, who have years of experience behind them.

To sell products to the clients, the company has facilitated a smooth transportation mechanism through a strong base of transporters and traders.

19. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES:

Ratio	2022-23	2021-22
Debtor Turnover Ratio	5.77 times	5.68 times
Inventory Turnover Ratio	36.08 times	65.17 times
Interest Coverage Ratio	8.58 times	9.95 times
Current Ratio	2.12 times	1.49 times
Debt Equity Ratio	0.43 times	0.89 times
Operating Profit Margin	8.89%	11.62%
Net Profit Margin	5.4%	7.13%
Return on Net worth	20.77%	39.32%

20. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT:

The above Management Discussion and Analysis contains certain forward looking statements within the meaning of applicable security laws and regulations. These pertain to the Companys future business prospects and business profitability, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and the actual results could materially differ from those in such forward looking statements.

The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties, regarding a fluctuations in earnings, our ability to manage growth, competition, economic growth in India, ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost over runs on contracts, government policies and actions with respect to investments, fiscal deficits, regulation etc.

In accordance with the Code of Corporate Governance approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, shareholders and readers are cautioned that in the case of data and information external to the Company, no representation is made on its accuracy or comprehensiveness though the same are based on sources thought to be reliable.

The Company does not undertake to make any announcement in case any of these forward looking statements become materially incorrect in future or update any forward looking statements made from time to time on behalf of the Company.

Place: Surat	For the Board of Director
Date: 01/09/2023	R & B Denims Limited
	Sd/-	Sd/-
	Rajkumar Borana	Amit Dalmia
	Managing Director	Whole Time Director
	DIN: 01091166	DIN: 00034642