Dear Members,
The Directors of your Company have pleasure in presenting the 41th Annual Report of Gujarat Toolroom Limited ("the Company") together with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Companys financial performance for the year ended 31st March, 2025 as compared to the previous financial year is summarised below:
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
||
FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | |
Income from operations |
31,379.09 | 20590.29 | 88963.31 | 55543.36 |
Other Income |
34.97 | 152.28 | 41.74 | 249.00 |
Total Income |
31414.06 | 20742.57 | 89005.05 | 55792.36 |
Expenses |
29869.65 | 18994.59 | 83385.39 | 47993.89 |
Profit before tax |
1544.41 | 1747.98 | 5619.66 | 7798.47 |
Less: Tax Expense |
395.09 | 482.48 | 395.09 | 482.48 |
Profit after Tax |
1161.48 | 1261.65 | 5236.72 | 7312.14 |
Other comprehensive Income (net of taxes) |
- | - | 211.67 | 12.64 |
Total Comprehensive income for the year |
1161.48 | 1261.65 | 5448.39 | 7324.78 |
Earnings per equity share (Basic) |
0.08 | 2.27 | 8.52 | 13.19 |
2. BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS
The Company is engaged in the business of dealing in Construction Materials, Rough Diamonds & Gold, Agricultural Products, Fabrics, Shares Trading, Pharma etc. There has been no change in the business of the Company during the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
3. DIVIDEND
With a view to conserve resources for expansion of business, your Directors have thought it prudent not to recommend any dividend for the financial year under review.
4. DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
The Company has in place a Dividend Distribution Policy in accordance with Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the same is available on the Companys website at https://www.guiarattoolroom.com/wp- content/uploads/2025/08/3.-DTVTDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY.pdf
5. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company has transferred the amount of profit to the reserves during the financial year under review.
6. CHANGES IN AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL AND ALTERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION
During the year under review, the Company Altered its Authorised Share Capital as follows:
The Company in their Extra- Ordinary General Meeting held on 14th August, 2024 vide Ordinary Resolution approved the Increase the Authorised Share Capital from INR
56.00. 00.000 divided into 56,00,00,000 equity shares of face value INR 1/- per share to INR
1.00. 00.00.000 crores divided into 1,00,00,00,000 equity shares of face value INR 1/- per share and altered the memorandum of Association Capital Clause Accordingly.
The Company through Postal Ballot dated 07th February, 2025 vide Ordinary Resolution approved the Increase the Authorised Share Capital from INR 1,00,00,00,000 crores divided into 1,00,00,00,000 equity shares of face value INR 1/- per share to INR 1,40,00,00,000 crores divided into 1,40,00,00,000 equity shares of face value INR 1/- per share and altered the memorandum of Association Capital Clause Accordingly.
As on Date of this Report, the Company Altered its Authorised Share Capital as follows:
The Company through Postal Ballot dated 12 th June, 2025 vide Ordinary Resolution approved the Increase the Authorised Share Capital from INR 1,40,00,00,000 crores divided into
1.40.00. 00.000 equity shares of face value INR 1/- per share to INR 2,10,00,00,000 crores divided into 2,10,00,00,000 equity shares of face value INR 1/- per share and altered the memorandum of Association Capital Clause Accordingly.
The Company through Postal Ballot dated 09th July, 2025 vide Ordinary Resolution approved the Increase the Authorised Share Capital from INR 2,10,00,00,000 crores divided into
2.10.00. 00.000 equity shares of face value INR 1/- per share to INR 2,45,00,00,000 crores divided into 2,45,00,00,000 equity shares of face value INR 1/- per share and altered the memorandum of Association Capital Clause Accordingly.
7. CHANGE IN PAID UP SHARE CPITAL
During the year under review, the Company Altered its Paid-up Share Capital as follows:
In terms of the Letter of Offer dated May 23, 2024, and in accordance with the Basis of Allotment finalized in consultation with BSE Limited (Designated Stock Exchange], the Registrar to the Issue, i.e., Cameo Corporate Services Limited, and the Board of Directors of the Company, the Board, at its meeting held on July 18, 2024, approved the allotment of 6,11,08,960 Rights Equity Shares of face value INR 1/- each for cash at a price of INR 8/- per share (including a premium of INR 7/- per share].
The Fund Raising Committee ("Committee"], at its meeting held on October 04, 2024, approved the issue and allotment of 4,34,78,260 Equity Shares to eligible Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) at an issue price of INR 11.50 per Equity Share (including a premium of INR 10.50 per Equity Share). The issue price included a discount of INR 0.24 per Equity Share (i.e., 2.04% of the floor price, as determined in accordance with the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, as amended). The total proceeds from the QIP aggregated to INR 49,99,99,990 (Rupees Forty-Nine Crores Ninety-Nine Lakhs Nine Hundred and Ninety Only).
The Fund Raising Committee ("Committee"), at its meeting held on December 20, 2024, approved the issue and allotment of 7,19,24,810 Equity Shares to eligible Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) at an issue price of INR 13.30 per Equity Share (including a premium of INR 12.30 per Equity Share). The issue price included a discount of INR 0.68 per Equity Share (i.e., 4.85% of the floor price, as determined in accordance with the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, as amended). The total proceeds from the issue aggregated to INR 95,65,99,973 (Rupees Ninety-Five Crores Sixty-Five Lakhs Ninety-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-Three Only).
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, approved the allotment of 1,16,03,28,150 fully paid-up Equity Shares of face value INR 1/- each as Bonus Shares, to the eligible members whose names appeared in the Register of Members as on February 18, 2025 (the Record Date fixed for this purpose), in the ratio of 5:1 i.e., 5 (Five) Equity Shares of INR 1/- each for every 1 (One) Equity Share of INR 1/- each held.
8. BUSINESS OUTLOOK:
Your Company is fully aware and well positioned to tab market opportunities. We would like to add that Management is looking forward to an optimistic year 2025-26 and we appreciate all our stakeholders for their faith in the Company especially during these challenging times. We are optimistic about the opportunities ahead of us, and we look forward to taking our Company to greater heights and achieving many more successes in the years to come.
9. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 including the relevant Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, this Annual Report includes Consolidated Financial Statements for the financial year 2024-25.
10. REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
The Company has 1 subsidiary as on 31st March, 2025, as described below M/s. GTL GEMS DMCC.
The Company does not have any Joint Venture within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to the first proviso to Section 129(3] of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 and 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the salient features of the financial statements and performance of subsidiary in Form AOC-1 is disclosed under Annexure-I and forms part of this Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements and separate audited financial statements in respect of subsidiaries are available on the website of the Company.
The Company has formulated a Policy for determining material subsidiaries. The said policy is available on website of the Company at www.guiarattoolroom.com
11. REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY
During the year, Company has not changed its Registered office.
As on date of this report, Company has shifted its Registered Office within local limit of Ahmedabad city from 404 - 4th floor, Samarth Co. Op. H. Soc, Nr. Silicon Tower, Nr. Law Garden, Ellishbridge, Ahmedabad, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad, Ahmadabad City, Gujarat, India, 380006
To
21A Space House, 61, Srimali Soc., Navarangpura, Ahmedabad- 380009 with effect from 31st May, 2025.
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In line with the requirements of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has adopted a Policy on the Related Party Transactions, which is available on the Companys website at https://www.guiarattoolroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/16.-POLICY-ON-RELATED-PARTY- TRANSACTION-AND-ALSO-ON-DEALING-WITH-RPT.pdf
All the related party transactions and subsequent modifications are placed before the Audit Committee for their review and approval. Prior Omnibus approval is obtained before the commencement of the new financial year, for the transactions which are repetitive in nature and for transactions which are not foreseen (subject to a financial limit).
A statement of all related party transactions is placed before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis specifying the nature, value and terms & conditions of the transactions.
During the year under review, all the transactions entered into by the Company with the Related Parties were at arms length and in the ordinary course of business. These transactions were pre approved by the Independent Directors of the Audit Committee. The transactions entered by the Company with the related parties during the year were in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations.
The details of actual transactions were reviewed by the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. The transactions entered by the Company during the year under review were in conformity with the Companys Policy on Related Party Transactions.
13. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, INVESTMENTS AND SECURITIES
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and securities provided during the year under review and as covered under the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 have been disclosed in the notes to the standalone financial statements forming part of the Annual Report.
14. MATTERS RELATED TO DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on date of the report, the Board of Directors of the Company comprises of Five Directors, of which two are Executive Directors and two Independent Directors (including Woman Independent Director] and one is non-executive non-independent director.
The constitution of the Board of Directors of the Company is in accordance with Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time.
Following changes have taken place in the Board of Directors:
Appointments of Directors and KMP:
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma (DIN: 10703752] appointed as an Additional Executive Director of the Company with effect from 22th July, 2024 and who is regularised as a Director and Managing Director of the Company in the Extra-Ordinary general meeting held on 14th August, 2024.
Mr. Vishalbhai Chandubhai Kothiya (DIN: 10656383] appointed as an Additional Executive Director of the Company with effect from 22 th July, 2024 and who is regularised as a Director of the Company in the Extra-Ordinary general meeting held on 14th August, 2024.
Ms. Vaidehi Bang was appointed as a Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 12th September, 2024.
Mr. Bhavin Jagdishkumar Tank (DIN: 10821407] appointed as an Additional Non-Executive and Independent Director of the company with effect from 11th November, 2024 and who is regularised as a Independent Director of the Company in the Extra-Ordinary general meeting held on 13th December, 2024 whose designation has changed from Independent Director to Non- Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 13th August, 2025 subject to the approval in ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Mr. Nikhil Vasantbhai Gajjar (DIN: 07557645] appointed as an Additional Non-Executive and Independent Director of the company with effect from 13th November, 2024 and who is regularised as an Independent Director of the Company in the Extra-Ordinary general meeting held on 13th December, 2024.
Ms. Kirti Suri is appointed as a Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 21st June, 2025.
Mr. Arunkumar Udaybhai Dave is (DIN: 11169192] appointed as an Additional and Managing Director of the Company with effect from 30th June, 2025 subject to the approval in ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Mr. Jatinkumar Pravinchandra Shah is (DIN: 11169181] appointed as an Additional NonExecutive and Independent Director of the company with effect from 30th June, 2025 subject to the approval in ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Ms. Rekha Rani Naraniwal is (DIN: 08467886] appointed as an Additional Non-Executive and Independent Director of the company with effect from 30th June, 2025 subject to the approval in ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Mr. Rajeshkumar Tomar is (DIN11239573) appointed as an Additional Executive Director of the company with effect from 13th August, 2025 subject to the approval in ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company
Mr. Arunkumar Udaybhai Dave is appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO] of the Company with effect from 30th June, 2025.
Mr. Manjotsingh Surjitsingh Oberoi is appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO] of the Company with effect from 04th July, 2025.
Resignation of Directors and KMP:
Mr. Vinod Kumar Mishra (DIN: 07552109] resigned from the post of Non-Executive and Independent Director of the company with effect from 21st October, 2024.
Mr. Vaibhav Pankajbhai Kakkad (DIN: 08148272] resigned from the post of Non-Executive and Independent Director of the company with effect from 21st October, 2024.
Ms. Nirali Prabhatbhai Karetha (DIN: 10289583] resigned from the Post of Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director of the Company with effect from 20th January, 2025.
Mr. Narendra Sharma (DIN: 10295571] resigned from the Post of Managing Director of the Company with effect from 22nd July, 2024.
Mr. Sunil Surendra Pachlangia (DIN: 07850377] resigned from the Post of Execuitve Director of the Company with effect from 05th September, 2024.
Ms. Asha Parmar resigned as a Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 11th July, 2024
Ms. Vaidehi Bang was resigned as a Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from 31st December, 2024.
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Dutta resigned as a Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from 20th January, 2025.
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma (DIN: 10703752] resigned from the post of Managing Director of the Company with effect from 30 th June, 2025.
Mr. Nikhil Vasantbhai Gajjar (DIN: 07557645] resigned from the post of Independent Director of the Company with effect from 30th June, 2025.
Mr. Vishal Chandubhai Kothiya (DIN: 10656383] has resigned as a Director from the Board of the Company with effect from 13 th August, 2025.
Mr. Avchalbhai Hemtabhai Chaudhary (DIN: 10049028], has resigned as a Director from the Board of the Company with effect from 13 th August, 2025.
Mr. Manjotsingh Surjitsingh Oberoi has resigned as Chief Executive Officer (CEO] of the Company with effect from 30th August, 2025.
Directors liable to retire by rotation:
In accordance with the provisions of The Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of Company, Mr. Bhavin Jagdishkumar Tank (DIN: 10821407] retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment.
The Board recommends all the resolutions placed before the members relation to the appointment / re-appointment of directors for their approval.
15. STATEMENT REGARDING OPINION OF THE BOARD WITH REGARD TO INTEGRITY, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING THE PROFICIENCY) OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS APPOINTED DURING THE YEAR
With regard to integrity, expertise and experience (including the proficiency] of the Independent Directors appointed/ re-appointed during the Financial Year 2024- 25, the Board of Directors have taken on record the declarations and confirmations submitted by the Independent Directors and is of the opinion that all the Independent Directors are persons of integrity and possess relevant expertise and experience and their continued association as Directors will be of immense benefit and in the best interest of the Company.
16. DECLARATIONS BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In accordance with Section 149(7] of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 25(8] of the Listing Regulations, as amended, each Independent Director of the Company has provided a written declaration confirming that he/she meets the criteria of independence as stipulated under Section 149(6] of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1](b] of the Listing Regulations.
In the opinion of the Board, Independent Directors fulfil the conditions specified in Companies Act, 2013 read with the Schedules and Rules issued thereunder as well as Listing Regulations and are independent from Management. All the Independent Directors of the Company have enrolled their names in the online database of Independent Directors maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors] Rules, 2014.
17. FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
The Company arranges detailed presentations at the Board meetings to familiarise Independent Directors with the Companys business, strategy, annual plan and budget, operations, etc. Functional heads are invited to provide update and insights in the areas of HR, Supply chain and logistics, IT and Cyber Security, IFC, ESG and CSR, etc.
Directors are regularly briefed on the regulatory changes and legal updates applicable to the Company. This facilitates Board interaction and engagement with the Senior Management team. The details of the training and familiarisation programmes arranged by the Company during FY 202425 are disclosed on the Companys website under the web-link https://www.guiarattoolroom.com/polices-codes/
18. DISCLOSURES RELATED TO BOARD, COMMITTEES AND POLICIES Board Meetings
The Board of Directors met Six (6] times during the financial year under review. The details of the Board meetings and attendance of each Director thereat are provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
Audit Committee
The Companys Audit Committee composition is in line with the requirements of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 18 of the Listing Regulations. The composition of the Audit Committee is as under:
Sr. Name No. |
Designation |
Category |
1 Ms. Rekha Rani Naraniwal |
Chairperson |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
2 Mr. Jatinkumar Pravinchandra Shah |
Member |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
3 Mr. Arunkumar Udaybhai Dave |
Member |
Managing Director |
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee and the particulars of meetings held, and attendance thereat are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
The Members of the Audit Committee are financially literate and have requisite accounting and financial management expertise. During the year under review, all the recommendations made by the Audit Committee were accepted by the Board.
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The composition of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee is as under:
Sr. Name No. |
Designation |
Category |
1 Jatinkumar Pravinchandra Shah |
Chairperson |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
2 Bhavin Jagdishkumar Tank |
Member |
Non-Executive Non- Independent Director |
3 Rekha Rani Naraniwal |
Member |
The terms of reference of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the particulars of meetings held, and attendance thereat are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
The Company has formulated a Nomination and Remuneration Policy, which sets standards for appointment, remuneration and evaluation of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management Personnel and other employees of the Company.
The said policy inter-alia other matters include the criteria for determining qualifications, attributes, independence of Directors as required under sub-section (3] of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company is available on the Companys website under the web-link https://www.guiarattoolroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2.- NOMINATION-REMUNERATION-AND-EVALUATION-POLICY.pdf
Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Stakeholders Relationship Committee was constituted by the Board of Directors in compliance with the provisions of Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 20 of the Listing Regulations.
Sr. Name No. |
Designation |
Category |
1 Bhavin Jagdishkumar Tank |
Chairperson |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
2 Jatinkumar Pravinchandra Shah |
Member |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
3 Mr. Arunkumar Udaybhai Dave |
Member |
Managing Director |
The brief terms of reference of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee and particulars of meetings held and attendance thereat are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
In accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy] Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time, the Board of Directors of the Company has constituted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR] Committee.
The brief outline of the Companys CSR initiatives undertaken during the year under review is furnished and part of this report in the format as prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy] Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time.
The Companys CSR Policy is placed on the website of the Company https://www.guiarattoolroom.com/polices-codes/
The composition of the CSR Committee is as under:
Sr. Name No. |
Designation |
Category |
1 Arunkumar Udaybhai Dave |
Chairperson |
Managing Director |
2 Bhavin Jagdishkumar Tank |
Member |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
3 Jatinkumar Pravinchandra Shah |
Member |
Non-Executive - Independent Director |
The brief terms of reference, particulars of meetings held, and attendance thereat are mentioned in
the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
19. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
In terms of Section 134(5] of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the audited financial statements
of the Company for the year ended 31st March, 2025; the Board of Directors hereby confirms that:
a] in the preparation of annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b] such accounting policies have been selected and applied consistently and the Directors made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for that year;
c] proper and sufficient care was taken 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 of the Company have been prepared on a going concern basis;
e] they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;
f] proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
20. VIGIL MECHANISM
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9] of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, and in accordance with Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations, the Company had adopted Vigil Mechanism Policy for Directors, Employees and other Stakeholders of the Company to report concerns about unethical behaviour.
The policy provides a mechanism, which ensures adequate safeguards to Employees, Directors and other stakeholders from any victimisation on raising concerns of any violations of legal or regulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any financial statements and reports, and so on.
The employees of the Company have the right/option to report their concern/grievance to Chairperson of the Audit Committee. The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of business operations. The Vigil Mechanism Policy is hosted on the Companys website https://www.guiarattoolroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/11.- POLICY-ON-WHISTLE-BLOWER-POLICY-VIGIL-MECHANISM.pdf
21. ANNUAL EVALUATION OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEES AND BOARD
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and as per the Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors carried out annual performance evaluation of its own performance, individual directors as well as the working of its committees.
The performance of the Board as a whole and of its committees was evaluated by the Board through structured questionnaire which covered various aspects such as adequacy of composition of Board and its Committees, execution and performance of specific duties and obligations, preparedness and participation in discussions, quality of inputs, effectiveness of the functions allocated, relationship with management, appropriateness and timeliness of information etc.
Taking into consideration the responses received from the Individual Directors to the questionnaire, the performance of the Board and its Committees was evaluated. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
In terms of requirements of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013, a separate meeting of Independent Directors of the Company was held on 19th February, 2025 to review:
The performance of non-independent directors and the Board as a whole and its committees thereof
The performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of executive directors and non executive directors;
To assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of the flow of information between the Management and the Board. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Director being evaluated.
22. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The disclosure pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12] of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1] of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel] Rules, 2014 is annexed to this Report.
In terms of Section 136(1] of the Act, details of employee remuneration as required under provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 5(2] and rule 5(3] of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel] Rules, 2014 is available for inspection. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of the same may write to Company at cs@gujarattoolroom.com from their registered e-mail address.
23. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The details of the internal financial control systems and their adequacy are included in the Management Discussions and Analysis Report, which forms part of the Annual Report.
24. AUDITORS AND REPORTS
The matters relating to the Auditors and their Reports are as under:
STATUTORY AUDITORS:
M/s. K M Chauhan & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 12592W] were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 39th AGM held on 30th September, 2023 for a period of five years commencing from the conclusion of 39th AGM till the conclusion of 44th AGM. The Auditors have issued an unmodified opinion on the Financial Statements, both standalone and consolidated for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025. The said Auditors Report(s] for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025 on the financial statements of the Company forms part of this Annual Report.
Further, on 6th June, 2025 M/s. K M Chauhan & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 12592W] tender their resignation to the Company due to pre-occupation and Auditors have not raised any concern or issue and there is no reason other than as mentioned in their letter.
M/s. R B Gohil & Co, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 119360W], as the new Statutory Auditors to fill the casual vacancy with effect from 4th July, 2025 and This appointment complies with the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015. M/s. R B Gohil & Co, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 119360W], shall hold office upto the ensuing annual general meeting of the company.
Observations of Statutory Auditors on Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2025
Reporting on Audit Trail:
Pursuant to the Companies (Audit and Auditors] Amendment Rules, 2021 read with Rule 11(g] of the Companies (Accounts] Rules, 2014, it is required that the accounting software used by the
Company for maintaining its books of account should have a feature of recording an audit trail (edit log] and that such audit trail should not be tampered with.
We report that the Company has used one accounting software during the year which does not have such an audit trail feature. This indicates non-compliance with the aforesaid statutory requirement.
Boards Reply: The company is in the process of upgrading its accounting software to incorporate an audit trail (edit log] facility in compliance with statutory requirements. Appropriate measures are being taken to ensure that all accounting records will be maintained with a fully functional audit trail feature going forward.
COST AUDITORS:
The Company has not appointed the Cost Auditor as pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit] Amendment Rules, 2014, the cost audit is not applicable to the Company.
SECRETARIALAUDITOR:
Provisions of Section 204 read with Section 134 (3] of the Companies Act, 2013, mandates to obtain Secretarial Audit Report from Practicing Company Secretary. The Board has appointed M/s. H. Togadiya and Associates (FCS. 5843, COP No.4156), Practicing Company Secretary to conduct Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2024-25.
In terms of Section 204 of the Act and Rules made there under, Ms. Prity Bishwakarma, Practising Company Secretary, Proprietor of M/s. H. Togadiya and Associates (FCS. 5843, COP No.4156], Practicing Company Secretary, a Peer Reviewed Firm, has been appointed as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-2025 and for the same MR-3 Secretarial Audit Report was issued as ANNEXURE I.
The said report contains certain observation or qualifications which are as under:
1. Audit report of the company should be signed by CS and CFO of the company.
Boards Reply: As on date of this Report Company has appointed CS and CFO of the Company
2. Company has not maintained Audit trail.:
Boards Reply: The company is in the process of upgrading its accounting software to incorporate an audit trail (edit log] facility in compliance with statutory requirements. Appropriate measures are being taken to ensure that all accounting records will be maintained with a fully functional audit trail feature going forward.
Furthermore, The Board of Directors of the Company, pursuant to the recommendations of the Audit Committee, has recommended appointment of M/s. H. Togadiya and Associates (FCS. 5843, COP No.4156], Practicing Company Secretary, as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (five] consecutive financial years commencing from 1st April, 2025 till 31st March, 2030 subject to approval of Members in the ensuing 41th Annual General Meeting.
25. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company has laid down a well-defined Risk Management Policy. The Board periodically reviews the risk and suggests steps to be taken to control and mitigate the same through a proper defined framework. The Risk Management Policy has been uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://www.guiarattoolroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/6.- RISK-ASSESSMENT-AND-MANAGEMENT-POLICY.pdf
26. CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct which is applicable to the Members of the Board and all employees in the course of day-to-day business operations of the Company. The code laid down by the Board is known as "Code of Business Conduct" which forms an Appendix to the Code. The Code has been posted on the Companys website.
27. INTERNAL AUDIT AND CONTROL
The company has in place a sound financial control system and frame work in place to ensure:
The orderly and efficient conduct of its business including adherence to Companys policies,
Safe guarding of its assets,
The prevention and detection of frauds and errors,
The accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and
The timely preparation of reliable financial information.
The Audit Committee reviews internal audit reports and internal control measures at its quarterly meetings. The Companys internal controls are commensurate with the size and operations of the business. Continuous internal monitoring mechanism ensures timely identification and redressal of issues.
28. ANNUAL RETURN
In terms of Section 92(3] of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Section 134(3](a] of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return of the Company as on 31st March, 2025 is available on the Companys website at https://www.guiarattoolroom.com/annual-return-and-secretarial-compliance-report/
29. LISTING WITH STOCK EXCHANGES
The shares of the Company are listed on the BSE Limited and for the same BSE has allotted ISIN: INE145J01032 (BSE Code: 513337].
30. SHARE TRANSFER / DEMAT CONNECTIVITY
The Company has appointed Bigshare Services Private Limited having its Registration Number: INR000001385 as Share Transfer Agent of the Company.
The Company is having demat connectivity with both depositories i.e. National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services (India] Limited.
31. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo as stipulated hereunder:
Conservation of Energy:
1. The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy:
The Company has taken measures and applied strict control system to monitor day to day power consumption, to endeavor to ensure the optimal use of energy with minimum extent possible wastage as far as possible. The day to day consumption is monitored and various ways and means are adopted to reduce the power consumption in an effort to save energy.
2. The steps taken by the company for utilizing alternate sources of energy.
Company has not taken any step for utilizing alternate sources of energy.
3. The capital investment on energy conservation equipment.
Company has not made any capital investment on energy conservation equipment.
Technology Absorption
Company has not imported any technology and hence there is nothing to be reported here.
Foreign Exchange Earning and Outgo:
The details of foreign exchange Earnings and outgo during the year are as follows:
(Amount in Lakh)
Particulars |
FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 |
Foreign Exchange Earnings |
- | - |
Foreign Exchange Outgo |
3931.43 | 16186.33 |
32. REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
A separate report on Corporate Governance is provided together with the Certificate from the Practicing Company Secretaries confirming compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under the Listing Regulations. Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the Listing Regulations, a report on Management Discussion & Analysis is attached separately, which forms part of this Annual Report.
33. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
During the year under review, the Company has complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the Central Government pursuant to Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013.
34. DISCLOSURES AS PER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND 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 in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal] Act, 2013 and the rules thereunder for prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment at workplace.
The Company has complied with provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal] Act, 2013. The details of complaints reported under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal] Act, 2013 during FY 2024-25 are as follows:
No. of complaints received during the year |
0 |
No. of complaints disposed off during the year |
0 |
No. of complaints pending as on 31st March, 2025 |
0 |
35. MATERIAL CHANGES AND/OR COMMITMENTS THAT COULD AFFECT THE COMPANYS FINANCIAL POSITION, WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY AND THE DATE OF THIS REPORT
No material changes and commitments, affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the Financial Year of the Company i.e. 31st March, 2025 and the date of this Directors Report except as mentioned in this Report.
36. SIGNIFICANT OR MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS
Proceedings have been launched under section 62 of the said Act to determine the tax or any other amount due and Attachment order passed by the respondent authority under section 83 of the GST Act and Bank Accounts of Directors and Company has freeze and the Company has filed petition against GST Department to Unfreeze the Bank Accounts of Directors and Company.
The High Court Passed the order in Favour of Company and instructed GST to unfreeze the Banks Accounts and the same order is submitted by the Company to GST Department however the order from GST Department is pending
37. GENERAL
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions for the same during the year under review:
a) Deposits covered under Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013;
b) Non-exercising of voting rights in respect of shares purchased directly by employees under a scheme pursuant to Section 67(3] of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures] Rules, 2014;
c) Receipt of any remuneration or commission from any of its subsidiary companies by the Managing Director or the Whole-time Directors of the Company;
d) Revision of the financial statements pertaining to previous financial periods during the financial year under review; Maintenance of cost records as per sub-section (1] of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013;
e) Frauds reported as per Section 143(12] of the Companies Act, 2013;
f) There were no employees who are in receipt of salary in excess of the limits prescribed under Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel] Rules, 2014.
g) The details of application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016] during the year along with their status as at the end of the financial year and
h) 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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND APPRECIATION
Your Board takes this opportunity to thank Companys employees at all levels for their hard work and commitment. Your Board also places on record its sincere appreciation for the continued support received from the customers, members, suppliers, bankers, financial institutions and all other business partners/associates.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of GUJARAT TOOLROOM LIMITED
ARUNKUMAR UDAYBHAI DAVE |
BHAVIN JAGDISHKUMAR TANK |
MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CFO |
DIRECTOR |
DIN:11169192 |
DIN: 10821407 |
Date: 30th August, 2025 |
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Place: Ahmedabad |
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