To
The Members,
Porwal Auto Components Ltd.
Pithampur-454775
Your Directors have immense pleasure in
presenting 33rd (Thirty Third) Boards Report of Porwal Auto Components
Ltd, together with the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st
March, 2025.
1. PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY
The financial highlights and summarized
financial results of the Company are given below:
(Rupees in lakhs)
Particulars |
As on 31.03.2025 |
As on 31.03.2024 |
Revenue from operations |
14044.67 |
14638.52 |
Other Income |
15.20 |
42.89 |
Total Expenses [excluding interest &
depreciation) |
13469.4 |
13617.27 |
Profit before Interest, Depreciation & Tax |
590.47 |
1064.14 |
Less: Depreciation |
538.10 |
578.74 |
Less:Interest |
33.05 |
49.16 |
Less: Exceptional items |
0.00 |
-26.42 |
Profit / (Loss) Before Tax |
19.32 |
462.66 |
Less: T ax Expenses |
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Current Tax |
03.23 |
77.23 |
Deferred Tax |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Net Profit / (Loss) after Tax |
16.09 |
385.43 |
Add: Amount brought forward from Last Year |
1474.46 |
1,089.10 |
Balance carried forward to Balance Sheet |
1490.55 |
1474.53 |
Appropriations: |
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Income T ax/Wealth tax of earlier years |
0.00 |
0.07 |
Balance carried forward to Balance Sheet |
1490.55 |
1474.46 |
Your Companys financial statements for
the year ended 31st March, 2025 are the financial statements prepared in
accordance with Ind AS notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules,
2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016, as applicable.
During the year under review the Company has
reported a turnover of Rs. 14044.67 Lacs against the turnover of Rs. 14,638.52 Lacs in the
previous year. The overall expenses of the Company have also decreased from Rs. 13617.27
Lacs to Rs. 13469.4 Lacs. The Company has incurred a net profit of Rs. 16.09 Lacs as
compared to net profit of Rs. 385.43Lacs in the previous year. Your Company is trying
their best to uplift the profit in the coming period.
2. OPERATIONS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
The global automotive components manufacturing
industry is poised for continued growth, driven by increasing demand for high-quality,
durable parts, particularly in iron casting and other foundry-based processes. As the
automotive, railway, and defense sectors expand their infrastructure and modernization
efforts, the need for precision-engineered castings has never been greater. Cast
components, especially those manufactured through advanced techniques such as Lost Foam
Casting, are essential in delivering the strength, durability, and performance required by
these industries. Globally, manufacturers are focusing on improving production efficiency
and component quality to meet the rising demand for complex, high-performance parts that
meet stringent industry standards.
In India, the manufacturing sector is
undergoing a significant transformation, supported by government initiatives like the
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. This scheme has unlocked new opportunities in
key sectors such as automotive, railways, and defense, where there is an increasing demand
for high-quality, cost-effective components. With the Indian automotive industry set to
nearly triple vehicle sales by 2026, the need for reliable automotive partsmany of
which rely on iron casting and other foundry-based processeswill surge. Similarly,
the railway modernization and defense sector growth create significant demand for
specialized castings used in critical infrastructure projects and high-performance
military applications.
For our company, which specializes in iron
casting and Lost Foam Casting, the future holds tremendous promise. Our investment in
advanced casting technologies such as Lost Foam Casting positions us at the forefront of
innovation in the manufacturing of high-precision components. This technology enhances our
ability to produce complex parts with superior dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and
reduced machining requirements, which are essential for meeting the high standards
demanded by the automotive, railway, and defense sectors.
As part of our long-term sustainability
strategy, the company has also invested in solar power generation for captive use,
reinforcing our commitment to clean energy and cost optimization. This initiative not only
supports our environmental goals but also enhances our energy selfreliance and operational
stability. We see strong potential in further expanding this capability in the future,
aligning with broader industry trends toward greener, more sustainable manufacturing
practices.
Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, our strategic
priorities include expanding our global market presence by increasing exports of
high-quality cast components. By focusing on testing castings for international markets,
we aim to diversify our customer base and secure long-term contracts with international
OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and Tier-1 suppliers. Our continuous investment in
state-of-the-art manufacturing processes ensures that we remain competitive by improving
operational efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining the highest product quality
standards.
Additionally, the modernization of Indias
railways and the continued growth of the defense sector present significant opportunities
for the company to increase its participation in infrastructure and defense projects. Our
expertise in manufacturing high-performance,
precision castings positions us as a trusted
partner for these critical sectors, which require components that meet rigorous
performance and durability standards.
In conclusion, as we look towards 2026 and
beyond, our company is well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand for
high-quality, precision-cast components in the automotive, railway, and defense sectors.
Through our continued focus on advanced casting technologies, market expansion, and
operational excellence, we are confident in our ability to drive long-term growth and
value for our stakeholders.
3. STATE OF COMPANYS AFFAIRS
Discussion on state of Companys affair
has been covered as part of the Management Discussion and Analysis. Management Discussion
and Analysis for the year under review, as stipulated under the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is presented in a separate section forming
a part of this Annual Report.
4. CAPITAL STRUCTURE & STOCK OPTIONS
During the Financial Year 2024-25, there was no
change in the capital structure of the Company.
> Authorized Share Capital
The authorized share capital of the Company is
Rs. 20,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Crores) divided into 20,00,00,00(Two Crore) Equity
Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
> Paid Up Share Capital
The paid-up equity share capital of the Company
is Rs. 15,10,00,000 /- (Rupees Fifteen Crores Ten Lakhs Only) divided into
15,10,00,00(Rupees One Crore Fifty One Lakhs Only) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each.
During the year under review, the Company has
not issued shares with differential voting right neither granted stock option nor sweat
equity. Further, the Company not issued any debenture bonds and any non-convertible
securities. The Companys equity shares are listed with the Bombay Stock Exchange
Limited.
Issue of Equity Shares with Differential
Rights:
During the period under review, the Company has
not issued any Equity Shares with Differential Rights.
Issue of Employee Stock Options:
During the period under review, the Company has
not issued any Employee Stock Options as stated in Rule 12(9) of Companies (Share Capital
and Debenture Rules,2014) read with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021
Issue of Sweat Equity Shares:
During the period under review, the Company has
not issued any sweat equity shares as specified in Rule 8(13) of Companies (Share Capital
and Debenture Rules, 2014) read with SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity)
Regulations, 2021.
5. TRANSFER TO RESERVES, IF ANY
During the year under review, there was no
amount transferred to any of the reserves of the Company.
6. DIVIDEND
Your Directors have not recommended any
Dividend for the year under review.
7. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND/ SHARES TO
INVESTOR EDUCATION & PROTECTION FUND AUTHORITY
During the Financial Year 2024-25 and in
pursuance to the provisions of Section 124(5) read with Investor Education and Protection
Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, the Company is
required to transfer the unclaimed and unpaid dividends amount for the year 2017-18 on the
due date as specified in the Notice of the AGM to the Investors Education and Protection
Fund (IEPF) Account established by the Central Government.
An amount of Rs. 277639.50/- in respect of
unpaid/unclaimed dividend declared for the FY 2016-2017 was transferred to the Investor
Education and Protection Fund Authority by the Company during the year ended 31st
March, 2025. The details of dividend amount transferred to IEPF are available on the
Companys website at web link
https://www.porwalauto.com/investor.html.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Investor
Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules,
2016, as amended, the shares on which dividend remains unclaimed for seven consecutive
years or more shall be transferred to IEPF account after giving due notices to the
concerned shareholders. The Company has uploaded full details of such shareholders and
shares due for transfer to IEPF Authority on its website at
https://www.porwalauto.com/investor.html. The Company had sent individual notices and also
advertised in the newspapers seeking action from the Members who have not claimed their
dividends for seven consecutive years or more. Mr. Shailesh Jain is appointed as the
Deputy Nodal Officer for coordinating with the Investor Education and Protection Fund
(IEPF) Authority and for smooth functioning in relation to the same.
8. DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company did
not accept any deposits within the meaning of provisions of Section 73 of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Further, the
Company has not accepted any deposit or loans in contravention of the provisions of the
Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules made there under.
9. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFTER THE
END OF FINANCIAL YEAR
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company
has amended its Main Object Clause in the Memorandum of Association. This amendment was
authorized through the passing of a Special Resolution by the members of the Company
through Postal Ballot, in accordance with Section 110 of the Companies Act, 2013. The
amendment has been duly approved by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs (MCA), as required under the applicable provisions of the Act.
Subsequent to the end of the financial year,
the Board of Directors has considered and approved a proposal to amend the Articles of
Association (AOA) and the Memorandum of Association (MOA) of the Company, including the
adoption of a new set of MOA, to align with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, in
the Board meeting held on 13th August, 2025. The said proposals will be placed
before the members for their approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM).
10. SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATE COMPANIES OR IOINT
VENTURE
The Company does not have any subsidiary, joint
venture or associate Company.
11. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134(3)(a) and
Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Management
and Administration) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, the Annual Return of the
Company can be accessed at Companys website at weblink
http://www.porwalauto.com/Other-shareholder-information.html
12. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
At the year ended 31st March, 2025,
the Board of Directors comprised of two Executive directors and four Non-Executive
Independent Directors including one Woman Director. The Company has one Chief Financial
Officer and a Company Secretary.
The details of changes in the directors and KMP
are as follows:
Retire By Rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Section
152 of the Act and in terms of the Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Mukesh
Utsavlal Jain (DIN: 00245154) as Whole-Time Director, retires by rotation and being
eligible, offers himself for reappointment at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Changes in the Board during the financial year
2024-25:
Mr. Surendra Jain ceased to hold the position
of Whole Time Director and Chairman of the Company with effect from 16th
October, 2024, due to his untimely and unfortunate demise on the same day. He was a
founding pillar of the Company, whose visionary leadership, deep industry knowledge, and
unwavering dedication played a pivotal role in the Companys growth and strategic
direction over the years. The Board of Directors places on record its heartfelt
condolences to his family and acknowledges with deep gratitude the exceptional guidance
and wisdom he imparted throughout his tenure. His legacy will continue to inspire and
shape the Companys journey forward.
Mrs. Rajni Jain, Independent Non-Executive
Director, completed her second term as an Independent Director of the Company and, in
accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable regulations,
ceased to be a Director of the Company with effect from the close of business hours on 29th
March, 2025. The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable
contributions, guidance, and independent insights provided by Mrs. Jain during her tenure
on the Board.
In order to ensure smooth transition in the
Board positions, pursuant to the recommendation of Nomination, Remuneration and
Compensation Committee (NRCC), the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held
on 21st August 2024 approved appointment of Mrs. Shalu Anand
(DIN: 10738711) as Non- Executive Independent
Directors of the Company for a first term of two consecutive years from August 21, 2024
till August 20, 2029, Further, her appointment as Non- Executive Independent Directors of
the Company was also approved by the members of the Company in the 32nd AGM
held on 27th September, 2024.
Changes in the Board subsequent to the
financial year 2024-25:
After the unfortunate loss of Mr. Surendra
Jain, Whole Time Director & Chairman of the Company and in alignment with the Companys
commitment to continuity, stability, and strategic growth, and in recognition of his
proven leadership, vast experience, and continued dedication to the Companys values
and vision, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 13th August 2025 has
appointed Mr. Mukesh Utsavlal Jain as the Chairman of the Company. He will continue to
serve concurrently in his existing role as Whole-Time Director."
Further, the Board has considered and approved
the re-appointment of Mr. Mukesh Utsavlal Jain (DIN: 00245111) as Whole-Time Director,
designated as Chairman of the Company in the Board Meeting dated 13th August,
2025, for a further term of three years commencing from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2029,
subject to approval by the members at the ensuing 33rd Annual General Meeting.
Furthermore, the Board has considered and
approved the re-appointment Mr. Devendra Jain (DIN-00232920) as Managing Director of the
Company in the Board Meeting dated 13th August, 2025, for a further term of three years
commencing from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2029, subject to approval by the members at the
ensuing 33rd Annual General Meeting.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
In pursuance of the provisions of Section 2(51)
and Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, Mr. Mukesh Utsavlal Jain, Chairman
& Whole-Time Director, Mr. Devendra Jain (DIN- 00232920) as Managing Director, Mr.
Shailesh Jain and Ms. Hansika Mittal are the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Company
Secretary (CS)of the Company respectively.
Independent Directors:
The Independent Directors on the Board of the
Company comprise of Mr. Mohit Handoo, Mr. Naveen Kumar Dhiman, Mr. Gautam Chand Kothari
& Mrs. Shalu Anand.
13. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ITS
COMMITTEES
a. Board Meetings: During the year under review
the Board has met 8 (eight) times viz 28th May, 2024; 01st August,
2024; 13th August, 2024; 21st August, 2024; 12th
November, 2024; 19th December, 2024; 17th January, 2025 and 04th
February, 2025 .The details of meetings of the Board and the attendance of Directors are
provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
b. Committee Meetings: During the year under
review, the Committees duly met and the
details of the Meetings held and attendance of
the Directors at such Meetings, are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
c. Separate Meeting of Independent Director:
During the year under review, a separate
meeting of Independent Directors was held on 20th
March, 2025.
14. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
Pursuant to the provisions of section 134(3)(p)
of Companies Act 2013 and Regulation 17(10) & 25(4) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation
issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on 05th January, 2017, the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has defined the evaluation criteria
and procedure for the Performance Evaluation process for the Board, its Committees and
Directors.
The Board of Directors has carried out an
Annual Performance Evaluation of its own performance, Independent Directors, the Directors
and the Committees. The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non Independent
Directors was carried out by the Independent Directors, who also reviewed the performance
of the Board as a whole. The criteria on the basis which the evaluation has been carried
out are explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
The performance of the Board was evaluated by
the Board after seeking inputs from all the Directors on the basis of criteria such as
board composition and structure, effectiveness of board processes, information and
functioning, etc. as provided by the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the
Securities and Exchange Board of India.
The Performance of the Committee was evaluated
by the Board after seeking inputs from the committee members on the basis of criteria such
as the composition of the committee, effectiveness of committee meetings, etc. The Board
and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of individual
director on the basis of criteria such as the contribution of the individual directors to
the board and committee meeting like preparedness on the issues to be discussed,
meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meeting, etc.
15. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All the Independent Directors of the Company
have given declarations that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under
Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing
Regulations) and that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which
exist or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to
discharge duties with an objective independent judgement and without any external
influence.
Further, they are not debarred from holding the
office of director pursuant to any SEBI order or any such other authority. All the
Independent Directors of the Company have registered themselves in the data bank
maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and have confirmed their
compliance with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors)
Rules, 2014.
In the opinion of the Board, all independent
directors possess strong sense of integrity and having requisite experience,
qualifications and expertise as well as they are independent of the management and has no
pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees,
commission and reimbursement of expenses, if any.
Pursuant to the provisions of Rule 8(5)(iiia)
of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of Directors affirms that, in its
opinion, Mrs. Shalu Anand, who was appointed as an Independent Director during the
financial year 2024-25, is the person of integrity, and possess relevant expertise,
experience, and proficiency, as required for the role of an Independent
Director. The Board has evaluated his
background, qualifications, and track record and is satisfied with his professional
competence and ethical standards.
Disqualifications of Directors
During the year declarations received from the
Directors of the Company pursuant to Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board
appraised the same and found that none of the director is disqualified for holding office
as director.
Further the Certificate from Practicing Company
Secretary has been obtained who certified that none of the directors of the Company
disqualified for holding office as director of the Company is enclosed with this Board
Report.
16. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 134(3)(c)
read with Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors, to the best
of their knowledge and ability, confirm that:
a. In the preparation of the Annual Accounts
for the Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2025, the applicable Accounting
Standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures.
b. The Directors have selected such accounting
policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company at the end of the Financial Year and of the profit for the year ended on that
period.
c. The Directors have taken proper and
sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for
preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities.
d. The Directors had prepared the annual
accounts on a going concern basis.
e. The Directors have laid down internal
financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls
are adequate and were operating effectively.
f. The Directors have devised proper system to
ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such system were
adequate and operating effectively.
17. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Your Company has 3 (Three) committees which
have been constituted as a part of the good corporate governance practices and the same
are in compliance with the requirements of the relevant provisions of applicable laws and
statutes. Your Company has an adequately qualified and experienced Audit Committee with
Mr. Gautam Chand Kothari (Chairperson), Mr. Mohit Handoo and Mr. Naveen Kumar Dhiman, as
Members. The recommendations of the Audit Committee were duly approved and accepted by the
Board during the year under review.
The other Committees of the Board are:
i. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
ii. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The details with respect to the composition,
powers, roles, terms of reference, Meetings held and attendance of the Directors at such
Meetings of the relevant Committees are given in detail in the Report on Corporate
Governance of the Company which forms part of this Report.
18. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 178(3) of
the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 19 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has formulated
a policy relating to the remuneration for the Directors, key managerial personnel (KMP)
and other employees which was approved and adopted by the Board. The policy is available
on the website of the Company at
http://www.porwalauto.com/Other-shareholder-information.html.
Other Policies:
The other policies adopted by the Company
pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Regulations are placed on
the Companys website at
http://www.porwalauto.com/Other-shareholder-information.html.
19. AUDITORS:
a. STATUTORY AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of section 139 of
the Act and the rules framed there under, at the 30 th Annual General Meeting
held on 28th September 2022, of M/S. HN Jhavar and Co., Chartered
Accountants, Indore (ICAI Firm Registration
Number: 000544C) were appointed as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office till
the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held in the calendar year 2027.
The Company has received a certificate from the
Statutory Auditors confirming their eligibility and willingness for their appointment and
affirmation that the appointment is in accordance with Section 139 read with Section 141
of the Act.
In accordance with Notification No. GSR 432(E)
issued on 07th May, 2018 by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs the appointment
of statutory auditors is not required to be ratified at every Annual General Meeting.
EXPLANATION TO AUDITORS REMARK
The Auditors in their report have referred to
the notes forming part of the Accounts which are self-explanatory and does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark or disclaimer.
REPORTING OF FRAUD BY STATUTORY AUDITORS
There was no fraud in the Company, which was
required to be reported by statutory auditors of the Company under sub-section (12) of
section 143 of Companies Act, 2013.
b. SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed Mrs. Shraddha Jain,
Practicing Company Secretary, to conduct Secretarial Audit for the Financial Year 2024-25.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025 is annexed
herewith marked as Annexure-I to this Report.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI), through recent amendments to Regulation 24A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, has mandated that Secretarial Auditors may be
appointed or re-appointed by the shareholders, based on the recommendation of the Board of
Directors, for a maximum of two terms of five consecutive years each, at the Annual
General Meeting.
In compliance with the above requirement, the
Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, proposes the
appointment of Mrs. Shraddha Jain, Practicing Company Secretary, as the Secretarial
Auditor of the Company for a term of five consecutive financial years, commencing from
Financial Year 2025-26 to Financial Year 2029-30, subject to the approval of the members
of the Company in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain
any qualification, reservation or adverse remark.
ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT:
The Company has undertaken an audit for the
Financial Year 2024-25 for all applicable compliances as per Securities and Exchange Board
of India Regulations and Circulars/Guidelines issued thereunder. The Annual Secretarial
Compliance Report duly signed by Ms. Shraddha Jain, Practicing Company Secretary has been
submitted to the Stock Exchanges.
c. COST RECORD AND COST AUDIT
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies
Act,2013 (the Act) read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014, it is stated
that the cost accounts and records are made and maintained by the Company as specified by
the Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Board of Directors of the Company on
recommendation of Audit Committee, in pursuance of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013,
have appointed M/s. Nikhil Jain & Associates, Cost Accountants, Indore (FRN: 006363),
for conducting the audit of the cost accounting records maintained by the Company for the
Financial Year 2025-2026. They have confirmed that their appointment is within the limits
of Section 141(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013 and that they are not disqualified from
acting as Cost Auditors.
As per the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013, the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is required to be placed before the
members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a
Resolution seeking Members ratification for the remuneration payable to M/s. Nikhil
Jain & Associates, Cost Auditors is included in the Notice convening the Annual
General Meeting.
d. INTERNAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of
the Act read with Rule 13(1) (a) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of
Directors of the Company have appointed M/s. Nishi Agrawal and Company, Chartered
Accountant, Indore to conduct internal audit reviews for the Company for the FY 2024-25.
Further, the Board of Directors of the Company on recommendation of Audit Committee, have
appointed M/s. Nishi Agrawal and Company, (FRN:014983C), Chartered Accountant, Indore to
conduct internal audit reviews for the Company for the FY 2025-26.
20. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND ITS
ADEQUACY.
The Company has in place adequate internal
financial controls commensurate to the size and nature of its business. The Company has
policies and procedures in place for ensuring orderly and efficient conduct of its
business and operations including adherence to the Companys policies, the
safeguarding 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 details of internal control systems are given in the Management
Discussion and Analysis Report attached to this Report. An independent internal audit
function is an important element of the Companys internal control systems. This is
executed through an internal audit programme and periodic review by the management and the
Audit Committee.
During the year under review, M/s. Nishi
Agrawal and Company, (FRN:014983C), Chartered Accountant, are engaged as Internal Auditors
of the Company, with the audit processes and procedures. The Audit Committee has satisfied
itself on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal financial control systems laid
down by the management. The Statutory Auditors have confirmed the adequacy of the internal
financial control systems over financial reporting.
21. PARTICULARS OF LOANS. GUARANTEES OR
INVESTMENTS
Particulars of the loans given, investment made
or guarantee given or security provided and the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or
security is proposed to be utilised by the recipient of the loan or guarantee or security
are provided in Note Nos. 5 and 6 to the Financial Statements.
22. WEBSITE
As per provisions of the Regulation 46 of the
SEBI (LODR), 2015 all necessary information as required to be given to the shareholders/
stakeholders, is available at https://www.porwalauto.com/. Shareholders/ stakeholders are
requested to refer to investor section.
23. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS
WITH RELATED PARTIES
During the Financial Year 2024-2025, all
contracts/ arrangements/ transactions entered into by the Company with its related parties
were reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee and the Board. Prior omnibus approvals
were obtained from the Audit Committee for related party transactions which were of
repetitive nature, entered in the ordinary course of business and on an arms length
basis. No transaction with any related party was in conflict with the interest of the
Company.
All Related Party Transactions that were
entered into during the Financial Year were on an arms length basis, in the ordinary
course of business and were in compliance with the applicable provisions of Section 188 of
the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Therefore, there is no particulars of contracts
or arrangements with related parties referred to in section 188(1) of the Companies Act,
2013 which needs to be disclosed in the prescribed form AOC-2 and may be treated as not
applicable. The Related Party Transactions Policy as approved by the Board is uploaded on
the Companys weblink
https://www.porwalauto.com/Other-shareholder-information.html.
However, the related party transactions as covered under Indian Accounting Standards (IND
AS 24) have been disclosed in the Note No. 32 of Notes to Accounts of the financial
statements for the year under review.
24. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY
ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The details of Conservation of Energy,
Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo Pursuant to the provisions of
Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 is attached as Annexure-II to this report.
25. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company recognizes that risk is an integral
and unavoidable component of business and is committed to managing the risk in a proactive
and efficient manner. The Company as part of business strategy has in place a mechanism to
identify, assess, monitor risks and mitigate various risks with timely action.
26. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY
THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
There are no significant or material orders
passed by the Regulators / Courts which would impact the future operations / going concern
status of the Company.
27. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177 of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers)
Rules, 2014 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Company has in place a Whistle Blower
Policy, which provides for a vigil mechanism that encourages and supports its Directors
and employees to report instances of illegal activities, unethical behaviour, actual or
suspected, fraud or violation of the Companys Code of Conduct or Ethics Policy and also
to report insider trading violations as well as reporting of instances of leak of
unpublished price sensitive information. It also provides for adequate safeguards against
victimization of persons who use this mechanism and direct access to the Chairman of the
Audit Committee in exceptional cases. During the year under review, no protected
disclosure concerning any reportable matter in accordance with the Vigil mechanism and
Whistle Blower policy of the Company was received by the Company. The Whistle Blower
Policy has been posted on the website of the Companyhttps://www.porwalauto.com/pdf/Vigil
Mechanism.pdf.
28. HUMAN RESOURCES
Our relations with the employees are very
cordial. Your directors would like to place on record their appreciation of the commitment
and efficient services rendered by all employees of the Company, without whose
wholehearted efforts, the overall satisfactory performance of the Company would not have
been possible.
29. DISCLOSURE OF RATIO OF REMUNERATION OF
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
The prescribed particulars of employees
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 enclosed
as Annexure III and forms the part of this Board Report.
30. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
During the year, there was no employee drawing
remuneration in excess of Rs. 1,02,00,000/- p.a. or Rs. 8,50,000/- p.m. Accordingly,
information required to be given pursuant to provisions of Section 197(12) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, has not been given here. Further the
particulars of top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn required under section
197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 as amended is enclosed as Annexure IV and forms the part of this
Board Report.
31. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND MANAGING
DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION
As required under Regulation 17(8) of the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Managing Director
and Chief Financial Officer of the Company have certified to the Board regarding the
Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2025 which is enclosed as forms the part
of this Board Report.
32. VOTING RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES
During the year under review the Company has
not given loan to any employee for purchase of its own shares as per section 67(3)(c) of
Companies Act, 2013.
33. DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF EMPLOYEE
STOCK OPTIONS
The Company has not issued shares under
Employees Stock Options scheme during the year under review.
34. DISCLOSURE REGARDING ISSUE OF SWEAT EQUITY
SHARES
The Company has not issued Sweat Equity Shares
during the year under review.
35. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
As per Regulation 34(3) read with Schedule V of
the Listing Regulations, your Company and its Board has been complying with Corporate
Governance practices as set out in a separate report in pursuance of requirement of Para C
of Schedule V SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as
Annexure V. Certificate obtained from Ms. Shraddha Jain, Practicing Company Secretary,
confirming compliance of the Corporate Governance as stipulated under the said Regulations
is also enclosed herewith in the Report and the same is enclosed as forms the part of this
Annual Report.
36. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
During the Financial Year under review, the
provisions of Section 135 of the Act relating to the constitution of a Corporate Social
Responsibility Committeeare not applicable to the Company.
37. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Statement in
pursuance of requirement of Regulation 34(2)(e) and Para B of Schedule V of Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 is attached to this report as Annexure - VI.
38. LISTING AT STOCK EXCHANGE
The Equity shares of the Company are listed on
Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, Mumbai and the Listing Fee for the year 2025-26 has been
duly paid.
The Company has complied with SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015 including payment of Annual Listing Fees up to March 31, 2026 to BSE
Limited.
39. INSURANCE
The Companys assets are adequately
insured against the loss of fire and other risks, as consider necessary by the Management
from time to time.
40. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
The Business Responsibility Reporting as
required by Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is not applicable to your Company for the Financial Year
ending 31st March, 2025.
41. DEPOSITORY SYSTEM
Your Companys shares are tradable
compulsorily in electronic form and your Company has connectivity with both the
Depositories i.e. National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository
Service (India) Limited (CDSL). As per the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure
Requirements) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2018, vide Gazette notification dated 08th
June, 2018 & 30th November, 2018 mandated that Share transfer shall be
mandatorily carried out in dematerialized form only w.e.f. from 01st April,
2019. In view of the numerous advantages offered by the Depository System, members are
requested to avail the facility of Dematerialization of the Companys shares on
either of the Depositories mentioned as aforesaid.
42. CONVENING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
THROUGH AUDIO-VISUAL MEANS FACILITY:
The Circular No. 09/2024 dated 19th
September, 2024 issued by Ministry of Corporate affairs (MCA) and Circular No.
SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2024/133 dated October 3, 2024 issued by Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) permitted convening the Annual General Meeting through
Video Conference (VC)/Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM), without the physical presence
of the Members at a common venue. In compliance with the MCA and SEBI Circulars,
applicable provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations, the 33th Annual
General Meeting of your Company will be convened and conducted through VC / OAVM.
43. PROVISION OF VOTING BY ELECTRONIC MEANS
THROUGH REMOTE E-VOTING AND E- VOTING AT THE AGM:
In compliance with Section 108 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Rule 20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules,
2015, your Company will facilitate E- voting. The upcoming AGM will be held via VC/OVAM,
with no physical meeting. Arrangements with CDSL ensure remote and AGM e-voting. Details
are included in the AGM notice.
44. ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Environment, Health and Safety are among the
core values of your Company. In order to promote zero accident culture, your Company has
conducted various training & awareness programs.
Employees are encouraged to report all
incidents so that preventive actions can be taken to avoid any mishap. Environment
sustainability is paramount to any industry and your Company is conscious of its
responsibility towards the impact of its operations on the environment.
The Health and Safety of employees is paramount
and the Company stand on Environment, Health and Safety of its employees and it is clearly
outlined in Policy. The Companys Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategies are
directed towards achieving the greener and safe operations across all units by optimising
the usage of natural resources and providing a safe and healthy workplace.
Your Company believes that healthy and hygienic
work environment not only benefits the workforce but it also increases the productivity
and works as a retention tool.
45. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Industrial relations remained cordial
throughout the year. Your Directors recognize and appreciate the sincere, hard work,
loyal, dedicated efforts and contribution of all the employees in the growth and
performance of the Company during the year.
The Company continues to accord a very high
priority to both industrial safety and environmental protection and these are ongoing
processes at the Companys plant and facilities to maintain high awareness levels.
The Company as a policy re-evaluates safety standards and practices from time to time in
order to raise the bar of safety for its people as well as users and customers.
46. POLICY ON PREVENTION. PROHIBITION AND
REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual
harassment at workplace and has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal
of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace, in line with the provisions of the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the
Rules made there under. The Policy aims to provide protection to employees at the
workplace and prevent and redress complaints of sexual harassment and for matters
connected or incidental thereto, with the objective of providing a safe working
environment, where employees feel secure. Internal Complaints Committee has been set up to
redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment.
Details of complaints during Financial Year
2024-2025, are as follows:
S.No |
PARTICULARS |
Number |
1 |
Number of Complaints of Sexual Harassment
received during the year |
0 |
2 |
Number of Complaints disposed off during the
year |
0 |
3 |
Number of cases pending for more than ninety
days |
0 |
It may be noted that during the year 2024-25,
no grievance/complaint from any women employee was reported.Further, during the year under
review.
47. COMPLIANCE OF SECRETARIAL STANDARD
The Directors state that applicable Secretarial
Standards, i.e. SS-1 and SS-2, relating to Meetings of the Board of Directors and
General Meetings, respectively, have been duly followed by the Company.
48. DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY
PROCEEDING PENDING UNDERTHE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) ANDTHEIR
STATUS
During the year under review and till date of
this Report, the Company has neither made any application against anyone nor any
proceedings were pending against the Company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
2016.
49. DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE
VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING
LOANS FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ALONGWITHTHE REASONS THEREOF
There are no such events occurred during the
period from April 01, 2024 to March 31, 2025, thus no valuation is carried out for the
one-time settlement with the Banks or Financial Institutions.
50. OTHER STATUTORY DISCLOSURES
a. Change in Nature of Business: During the
year under review, there has been no change in the nature of the business of the Company.
b. Revision of Annual Financial Statements:
There was no case of revision in financial statement during the year.
c. Cash Flow Statement : The Cash Flow
Statement of the Company for the financial year ending on 31st March, 2025 has been
prepared in accordance with Ind AS 7. The Statement of Cash Flows is attached and
forms part of the financial statements of the Company.
d. Details with respect to the Compliance of
the provision relating to the Maternity Benefits Act 1961: The Company is in compliance
with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible female employees are
granted maternity benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Act, including paid
maternity leave, nursing breaks, and protection from dismissal during maternity leave. No
employee has applied for maternity leave during the financial year 2024-2025.
51. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your Companys organizational culture
upholds professionalism, integrity and continuous improvement across all functions, as
well as efficient utilization of the Companys resources for sustainable and
profitable growth.
Your Directors would like to place on record
their appreciation for the continued co-operation and support received by the Company
during the year from its customers, suppliers, bankers, financial institutions, business
partners and other stakeholders
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Porwal Auto Components Limited |
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Date: 13th, August 2025 Place:
Pithampur Registered office Plot No. 209, Sector No. 1, Industrial Area, Pithampur (M.P.) 454775 CIN:
L34300MP1992PLC006912 |
Mukesh Jain Whole time Director (DIN -
00245111) |
Devendra Jain Managing Director (DIN - 00232920) |
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