bmw industries ltd share price Directors report

Dear Members,

Your Directors take great pleasure in presenting the 41st (Forty First) Annual Report together with Audited Annual Financial Statements (including Audited Consolidated Financial Statements) of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2023.

1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Rupees in Lakhs)

Details	STANDALONE		CONSOLIDATED
	FY 2022-23	FY 2021-22	FY 2022-23	FY 2021-22
Income from Operations	51,643.27	41,872.55	57,146.99	46,037.27
Profit before Depreciation, Finance Cost, Exceptional Item and Tax	11,856.06	11,125.45	13,881.87	11,184.93
Finance Costs	2,368.04	2,298.11	2,395.00	2,330.92
Depreciation	3,340.76	4,304.63	3,974.65	4,939.67
Exceptional Item	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil
Profit Before Tax	6,147.26	4,522.71	7,512.22	4,574.34
Tax Expenses	1,732.61	1,229.96	2064.05	1,096.29
Profit after Tax	4,414.65	3,292.75	5,448.17	3,478.05
Other Comprehensive Income	(8.59)	0.11	(8.54)	(0.33)
Total Comprehensive Income	4,406.06	3,292.86	5,439.63	3,477.72

2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS & STATE OF COMPANYS AFFAIRS

Your Company has achieved a gross total income of Rs. 57,146.99 Lakh during the year on consolidated basis as against Rs. 46,037.27LakRs in the previous year. The profit before tax during the year on consolidated basis was Rs. 7,512.22 Lakh as against Rs. 4,574.34 LakRs in the previous year. The profit after tax during the year on consolidated basis was Rs. 5,448.17 Lakh as against Rs. 3,478.05 LakRs in the previous year .

Your Company on standalone basis achieved a gross income of Rs. 51,643.27 Lakh as against Rs. 41,872.55 LakRs in the previous financial year. The profit before tax was Rs. 6,147.26 Lakh as against Rs. 4,522.71 LakRs in the previous year and profit after tax was Rs. 4,414.65 Lakh as against Rs. 3,292.75 LakRs in the previous year.

Detailed financial statements of the Company along with various financial ratios are available in the Management Discussion & Analysis Report forming part of this report.

There are no material changes or commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which has occurred between the end of financial year and the date of Report.

3. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES &

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

During the year a Scheme of Merger of Confident Financial Consultancy Private Limited, Fairplan Vintrade Private Limited, Nageshwar TradeLink Private Limited, Narayan Dealcom Private Limited, Perfect Investment Consultancy Private Limited, Shri Hari Vincom Private Limited, Siddhi Vinayak Commosales Private Limited and Sidhant Investment Advisory Private Limited was approved by an order dated March 23, 2023 by the Honble National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata Branch (NCLT) with effect from April 1, 2021, i.e. the appointed date. The said Merger has been given effect to in the financial statements as per pooling of interest method in accordance with Appendix - C of IND AS 103 as applicable for Business Combination of entities under common control.

Post the merger, the Company has three (3) subsidiaries as on 31st March, 2023. The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries, prepared in accordance witRs indian Accounting Standards notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (‘Ind AS), form part of the Annual Report and are reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company. The Annual Financial Statements of the subsidiaries and related detailed information will be made available to Members seeking information at any time. They are also available on the website of the Company at www.bmwil.co.in.

Further a statement containing the salient features of the financial statements of each of the subsidiaries, associates in the prescribed format Form AOC-1, forms part of the Annual Report and marked as "Annexure-I". The annual accounts of the subsidiary companies will be made available to the shareholders on request and will also be kept for inspection by the shareholders at the registered office of your Company.

4. DIVIDEND

Your Company has adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as ‘Listing Regulations). The Policy, inter alia, intends to ensure that a balanced and concise decision is taken with regard to distribution of dividend to the shareholders and retaining capital to maintain a healthy growth of the Company and lays down various parameters to be considered by the Board before declaration/recommendation of dividend to the members of the Company. The Dividend Distribution Policy is available on the website of the Company at www.bmwil.co.in

In line with the Policy and in recognition of the financial performance during financial year 2022- 23, your Directors had declared an interim dividend of Re. 0.20 per equity share of Re.1/- during the year amounting to Rs. 450.17 lakhs.

Pursuant to the Finance Act, 2020, dividend income is taxable in the hands of the shareholders effective April 1, 2020 and the Company is required to deduct tax at source from dividend paid to the Members at prescribed rates as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.

The Company has continued to balance the dual objective of appropriately rewarding shareholders through dividends and retaining profits in order to maintain a healthy capital adequacy ratio to support future growth.

5. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED / UNPAID AMOUNTS TO THE INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:

In terms of Sections 124 and 125 of the Act read with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 ("IEPF Rules"), the Company is required to transfer the unpaid/unclaimed dividend amounts which remained unclaimed for seven years from the date of such transfer to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) set up by the Central Government. Further, all shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years shall also be transferred by the Company to the IEPF.

The details relating to unclaimed / unpaid amounts to the investor education and protection fund has been separately provided in the Corporate Governance Report.

6. TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVE

The Board of Directors does not propose to transfer any fund to the General Reserve.

7. SHARE CAPITAL

During the year, the Company has not issued any kind of securities. The Companys paid-up share capital continues to stand at Rs. 22,50,86,460 consisting of 22,50,86,460 equity shares of Rs.1 each as on 31st March 2023. The Companys equity shares are listed on BSE Limited (BSE) and Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited (CSE).

8. DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

(a) Re-appointments of Whole-time Directors

i. Whole-time Director - Mr. Ram Gopal Bansal (Designated as Chairman)

The Members at the 36th Annual General Meeting held on 27th September, 2018 approved the appointment of Mr. Ram Gopal Bansal as the Whole-Time Director of the Company for a period of five years. Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC), the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 15, 2023, re-appointed Mr. Ram Gopal Bansal who is 68 (Sixty-Eight) years old and will attain the age of 70 (Seventy) years in the year 2025, as Whole-time Director for a period of 5 years from the expiry of his present term of office. Additionally, the Board at its meeting held on May 15, 2023, approved the remuneration payable to Mr. Ram Gopal Bansal, based on the NRCs recommendations.

The re-appointment of Mr. Ram Gopal Bansal and his remuneration is subject to approval by the Companys shareholders, as per the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations.

The Board considers Mr. Ram Gopal Bansal experience and expertise to be beneficial to the Company and therefore recommends his re-appointment as Whole-Time Director, for a period of 5 years from the expiry of his present term.

ii. Whole-time Director - Mr. Harsh Kumar Bansal (Designated as Managing Director)

The Members at the 36th Annual General Meeting held on 27th September, 2018 approved the appointment of Mr. Harsh Kumar Bansal as the Managing Director of the Company for a period of five years. Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC), the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 15, 2023, re-appointed

Mr. Harsh Kumar Bansal, as Managing Director for a period of 5 years from the expiry of his present term of office. Additionally, the Board at its meeting held on May 15, 2023, approved the remuneration payable to Mr. Harsh Kumar Bansal, based on the NRCs recommendations.

The re-appointment of Mr. Harsh Kumar Bansal and his remuneration is subject to approval by the Companys shareholders, as per the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations.

The Board considers Mr. Harsh Kumar Bansal experience and expertise to be beneficial to the Company and therefore recommends his re-appointment as Managing Director, for a period of 5 years from the expiry of his present term of office.

iii. Whole-time Director Mr. Vivek Kumar Bansal (Designated as Managing Director)

The Members at the 36th Annual General Meeting held on 27th September, 2018 approved the appointment of Mr. Vivek Kumar Bansal as the Managing Director of the Company for a period of five years. Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC), the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 15, 2023, re-appointed Mr. Vivek Kumar Bansal, as Managing Director for a period of 5 years from the expiry of his present term of office. Additionally, the Board at its meeting held on May 15, 2023, approved the remuneration payable to Mr. Vivek Kumar Bansal, based on the NRCs recommendations.

The re-appointment of Mr. Vivek Kumar Bansal and his remuneration is subject to approval by the Companys shareholders, as per the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and in terms of Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Vivek Bansal (DIN: 000137120) shall retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible offers himself for reappointment. The brief resume/ details of Mr. Vivek Kumar Bansal who is to be appointed as director are furnished in the Notice of the ensuing AGM.

The Board considers Mr. Vivek Kumar Bansal experience and expertise to be beneficial to the Company and therefore recommends his re-appointment as Managing Director, for a period of 5 years from the expiry of his present term of office.

(b) Whole-time Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)

During the year under review and pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 Mr. Ram Gopal Bansal, Whole Time Director, Mr. Harsh Kumar Bansal, Managing Director, Mr. Vivek Kumar Bansal, Managing Director, Mr. Abhishek Agarwal, CFO, and Mr. Vikram Kapur, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer are continuing to be the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.

None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified as per section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under. The Directors have also made necessary disclosures to the extent as required under provisions of section 184(1) as applicable.

9. BOARD EVALUATION

The Company has formulated a Policy for performance evaluation of Independent Directors, Board Committees and other Directors, by fixing certain criteria, which was recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and adopted by the Board. The criteria for the evaluation include their functioning as Members of Board or Committees of the Directors included their contribution as well as Board composition, effectiveness of Board processes, information and functioning. The criteria for committee functioning includes effectiveness of committee meetings, performance review in accordance roles and responsibilities assigned. The criteria for evaluation of individual director included their contribution and preparedness for the issues discussed at the meetings, The Chairman was also evaluated with respect to his role.

During the year under review, the Board carried out annual evaluation in accordance with the above said Policy and expressed satisfaction and contentment on the performance of all the Directors, the Committees and the Board as a whole. The evaluation mechanism with parameters has been explicitly described in the Corporate Governance Report.

10. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS

All Independent Directors of your Company have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

11. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME

UNDERTAKEN FOR INDEPENDENT

DIRECTOR

In terms of Regulation 25(7) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, your Company is required to conduct Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors (ID) to familiarize them about your Company including nature of Industry in which your company operates, business model, responsibilities of the Ids etc. Further, pursuant to Regulation 46 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, your Company is required to disseminate on its website, details of familiarization programmes imparted to the Ids including the details of the same. During the year, the Company has organized one familiarization Programme of the Independent Directors. The details of the familiarization programme of Independent Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https://www.bmwil.co.in/corporate- codes-and-policies/

12. REMUNERATION POLICY

The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee adopted the Remuneration Policy, whicRs inter alia includes policy for selection and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management Personnel and their remuneration. The remuneration policy of the Company aims to attract, retain and motivate qualified people at the Executive and at the Board levels. The remuneration policy seeks to employ people who not only fulfill the eligibility criteria but also have the attributes needed to fit into the corporate culture of the Company. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https:// www.bmwil.co.in/corporate-codes-and-policies/

13. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

The Directors acknowledges the responsibility for ensuring compliances with the provisions of section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and provisions of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2023 states that —

(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable Indian accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;

(b) 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 at the end of the financial year and of the loss of the company for the year;

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

(e) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that sucRs internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and

(f) proper systems had been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.

14. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE

(i) Board of Directors

The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and decide on business policy and strategy apart from other Board business. However, in case of special and urgent business need, the Boards approval is taken by passing resolutions through circulation, as permitted by law, which are confirmed in the subsequent Board meeting. During the year under review, nine Board Meetings were convened the details of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report. The intervening gap between the Meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 as well as the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

(ii) Committees of the Board

The Board has constituted six Committees of the Board to ensure proper focus on different aspects of business. Board reviews the functioning of these committees in normal course of its functioning. The different committees of the Board are Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Risk Management Committee and Finance Committee. These committees work on areas specifically assigned to them by the Companies Act, 2013 and such other tasks as is assigned by the Board.

The details of Committees, their composition, terms of reference, date of meetings and attendance at the meeting have been furnished in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report. There has been no instance where the Board has not accepted the recommendations of the Audit Committee.

15. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS REPORT

The Management Discussion and Analysis Report in compliance with Regulation 34(2) (e) of Listing forms an integral part of this report and marked as "Annexure- 2".

16. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS

No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of your Company have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company to which financial statements relates and the date of this report.

17.SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATOR/COURTS/ TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANYS OPERATIONS IN FUTURE

There were no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals during the year impacting the going concern status and the operations of the Company in future.

18.INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS

According to Section 134(5) (e) of the Act, the term Internal Financial Control (‘IFC) means the policies and procedures adopted by the Company for ensuring the orderly and efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to Companys policies, the safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and early detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.

The Board is responsible for ensuring that internal financial control is laid down in the Company and that such controls are adequate and operating effectively. The Companys internal control systems commensurate with the nature of its business and the size and complexity of its operations. These are routinely tested and certified by Statutory as well as Internal Auditors and cover all offices, factories and key business areas of the company.

Internal Audit is conducted periodically and the internal auditor monitors and evaluates the efficiency and adequacy of internal control system including internal financial control in the company.

Necessary certification by the Statutory Auditors in relation to Internal Financial Control u/s 143(3)(i) of the Act forms part of the Audit Report.

19.CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee, in terms of provisions of Section 135 of the Act read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 inter alia to give directions and assistance to the Board for leading the CSR initiatives of the Company. The Committee formulates and reviews the CSR Plan and also monitors the progress of the CSR activities. The details of the Committee have been disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report.

The Company has adopted a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy in accordance with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 which can be accessed at https://www. bmwil.co.in/corporate-codes-and-policies/

The Company has undertaken several projects during the year 2022-23 in accordance with the guidelines and has spent Rs. 79.71 lakhs towards CSR activities. The projects have been continuously monitored by the Board on a quarterly basis.

Since there was no unspent amount, the Company was not required to transfer any amount to any fund or separate bank account during the year, in accordance with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.

The Annual Report on CSR activities, containing details of brief outline of the CSR Policy of the company and the initiatives undertaken by the company during the financial year ended 31st March, 2023, in accordance with Section 135 of the Act and Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is set out in "Annexure-3" to this report.

20. PARTICULARS REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO

The details required pursuant to the provisions of Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules , 2014, relating to conservation of energy, technology absorption and Foreign Exchange Earning and outgo form part the Boards Report and marked as "Annexure -4" .

21. AUDITORS

(i) STATUTORY AUDITORS

In accordance with Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors Rules) 2014, M/s. Lodha & Co. Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number 301051E) were re-appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a second term till the conclusion of the 45th Annual General meeting of the company to be held in the year 2027.

The Statutory Auditors Report on the Financial Statement for the financial year ended 31st March, 2023 forms part of this Annual Report. The Auditors Report is self-explanatory and does not contain any qualification or reservations or adverse remark or report of fraud.

(ii) COST AUDITORS

The Board of Directors of the Company appointed M/s Sohan Lal Jalan & Associates, Cost Accountants, (Firm Registration Number 000521) as Cost Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2022-23 in accordance with Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Record & Audit) Rules 2014 at a remuneration of Rs 1,00,000/- plus applicable taxes and reimbursement of out of pocket expenses. The remuneration is required to be approved by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and a resolution to such effect is included in the notice of Annual General Meeting.

(iii) SECRETARIAL AUDITORS

Pursuant to the provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the Company had appointed M/s MKB & Associates, Company Secretaries (Firm Registration Number (P2010WB042700) a firm of Company Secretaries in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year 2022--23. The Report of the Secretarial Audit is annexed herewith as "Annexure- 5".

Observations of Secretarial Auditors:

During the period under review the Company has generally complied with the provisions of the Act, Rules, Regulations, Guidelines, Standards, etc. mentioned above except that the Company has delayed in disclosure of related party transactions on consolidated basis for the half year ended 30th September, 2022 within fifteen days of the date of publication of unaudited financial statements for the quarter ended 30th September, 2022 to the stock exchange as required under Regulation 23(9) of Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Management Reply:

The management took note of the delay of 1 days which was inadvertent.

(iv) INTERNAL AUDITORS

S K AGARWAL & CO. Chartered Accountants LLP was appointed by the Board of Directors as the Internal Auditor of the Company for FY 2022-23. The Report of the Internal Audit is placed before Audit Committee and Board of Directors.

22.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

As required under the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for approval. Wherever required, prior approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on an omnibus basis for continuous transactions and the corresponding actual transactions become a subject of review at subsequent Audit Committee Meetings.

All the related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were on an arms length basis and in the ordinary course of business and in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 there were no materially significant related party transaction which may have conflict witRs interest of the company or which are required to be reported in form AOC 2.

The Company has formulated a policy on related party transactions for purpose of identification and monitoring of such transactions. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https:// www.bmwil.co.in/corporate-codes-and-policies/

The details of related party transaction entered during the year are provided in the notes of Financial Statement.

23. ANNUAL RETURN FOR FY 2022-23

The Annual Return for FY 2022-23 as per provisions of the Act and Rules thereto, is available on the Companys website at https://www.bmwil.co.in/ annual-return/

24. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES & RELATED DISCLOSURES

Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is annexed to this Report as "Annexure 6" and forms part of the Report.

25. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

The Company has in place a Whistle Blower Policy in compliance with the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Act and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations. The Policy provides a framework to promote responsible and secured reporting of unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud, violation of applicable laws and regulations, financial irregularities, abuse of authority, etc. by Directors, employees and the management. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https:// www.bmwil.co.in/corporate-codes-and-policies/

The Company endeavours to provide complete protection to the Whistle Blowers against any unfair practices. The Audit Committee oversees the genuine concerns and grievances reported in conformity with this Policy. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company has been denied access to the Audit Committee and no case was reported under the Policy during the year.

26. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance and adhere to the corporate governance requirements as set out by SEBI. The Company has also implemented several best corporate governance practices. The report on

Corporate Governance as stipulated under Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 forms an integral part of this report and marked as "Annexure- 7".

As per the Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of the Listing Regulations a separate section on Corporate Governance Practice followed by the Company together with a certificate from practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance of Corporate Governance as stipulated forms part of the Annual Report.

Your Company has taken adequate steps for strict compliance with the Corporate Governance guidelines, as amended from time to time.

27. DEPOSITS

Your Company has neither accepted nor renewed 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 year.

28. CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY

There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year ended 31st March, 2023.

29. 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 the notes to the Financial Statements. There was no Loans & advances in the nature of loans to firms & companies in which directors are interested.

30. CODE OF CONDUCT

The declaration from Managing Director of the Company in respect of compliance of Code of conduct by the Board Members and Senior Management personnel forms part of the Annual Report. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https://www.bmwil.co.in/corporate-codes-and- policies/

31. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

The Business Responsibility Report (BRR) of the Company as required pursuant to the Regulation 34 (f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, annexed herewith and marked as "Annexure 8" forming part of this report and the same is also available at Companys website at www.bmwil.co.in.

32. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) CERTIFICATION

As required under Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the CEO/CFO Report and marked as "Annexure 9"

33. CERTIFICATE OF NON-DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS

As per the Regulation 34(3) and Schedule V Para C clause (10)(i) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 a certificate from practicing Company Secretary confirming that none of the Directors on the Board of the BMWIL for the Financial Year ending on 31st March, 2022 have been debarred or disqualified from being appointed or continuing as Directors of companies by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs or any such other Statutory Authority and a copy thereof is contained elsewhere in this Annual Report and marked as "Annexure 10"

34. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY

The Company has built a comprehensive risk management framework that seeks to identify all kinds of anticipated risks associated with the business and to take remedial actions to minimise any kind of adverse impact on the Company. The Company understands that risk evaluation and risk mitigation is an ongoing process within the organisation and is fully committed to identify and mitigate the risks in the business. The identification of risks is done at strategic, business and operational levels and the risk management process of the Company focuses mainly on three elements, viz. (i) Risk Assessment; (ii) Risk Management; (iii) Risk Monitoring.

The Company has formulated and implemented a Risk Management policy in accordance with Listing Regulations, to identify and monitor business risk and assist in measures to control and mitigate such risks.

The Audit Committee examines inherent and unforeseen risks in accordance with the policy on a periodical and ensures that mitigation plans are executed with precision. The Board is also briefed about the identified risks and mitigation plans undertaken by basis the management at regular intervals.

As on date, there are no risks whicRs in the opinion of the Board can threaten the existence of the Company.

The Companys policy on Risk Management are available on the website of the Company at www. bmwil.co.in.

35. HUMAN RESOURCES

Your company continues to enjoy cordial relationship with its personnel at all levels and focusing on attracting and retaining competent personnel and providing a holistic environment where they get opportunities to grow and realize their full potential. Your company is committed to providing all its employees with a healthy and safe work environment.

Your company is organizing training programs wherever required for the employees concerned to improve their skill. Employees are also encouraged to participate in the seminars organized by the external agencies related to the areas of their operations.

36. DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL

HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at workplace as per the requirement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 (‘POSH Act) and Rules made thereunder. Executive members of the Board of Directors of the Company are authorized to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. With the objective of providing a safe working environment, all employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. The said policy is available on the website of the Company at https://www.bmwM. co.in/corporate-codes-and-policies/

During the year under review, the Company received no complaint and no complaint is pending as at the end of the financial year.

37. COMPANYS WEBSITE

The website of your Company www.bmwil.co.in, has been designed to present the Companys businesses up-front on the home page. The site carries a comprehensive database of information including the Financial Results of your Company, Shareholding pattern, Directors & Corporate Profile, details of Board Committees, Corporate Policies and business activities of your Company. All the mandatory information and disclosures as per the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies Rules 2014.

38.OTHER DISCLOSURES

During the year under the review:

i) There was no application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, involving the Company; and

ii) The Company had not entered into any one- time settlement with any Bank or any Financial Institution.

39.CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

Statements in these reports describing companys projections statements, expectations and hopes are forward looking. Though, these expectations etc. are based on reasonable assumption, the actual results might differ.

40.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Board of Directors wishes to express its gratitude and record its sincere appreciation for the commitment and dedicated efforts put in by all the employees at all the levels during this challenging period. Your Directors take this opportunity to express their grateful appreciation for the encouragement, co-operation and support received by the Company from the local authorities, bankers, customers, suppliers and business associates. The directors are thankful to the esteemed shareholders for their continued support and the confidence reposed in the Company and its management.

	For and on behalf of the Board
	Sd/-
	Ram Gopal Bansal
Place: Kolkata	Chairman
Date: 15/05/2023	DIN:00144159