The Board presents 06th Annual Report of the Company ‘MAXVOLT ENERGY INDUSTRIES LIMITED'on the business and operations of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements forthe financial year ended on March 31, 2025 (“the year under review” or “the year” or “FY 2024-25”).The performance of the Company has been referred to whenever required.
This report is in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”).
The financial highlights are set out below: (In f Lakhs)
Particulars
Standalone
Year ended
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2024
Total Revenue
10746.62
4837.15
Other Income
181.46
41.46
Total Income
10928.26
4878.61
Less: Total Expenditure
9352.69
4184.4
Profit before depreciation finance Costs & tax
1575.57
694.21
Less: Depreciation & amortization expenses
57.06
16.97
Less: Finance Costs
125.88
43.19
Profit/(Loss) before tax
1392.63
634.04
Less: Provision for Tax
380.68
109.93
Add: Deferred Tax Liability
0.28
3.29
Profit for the year
(After adjustment of Minority of interest/Associates)
1011.68
520.83
During the financial year 2024-25, total revenue increased to ^ 10746.62 (Amt in Lakhs) against ^4837.15 (Amt in Lakhs) in the previous year, thereby registering an increase of total revenue by122.17%. The Profit after tax (PAT) for the current year has increased to ^1011.68 against ^520.83 Lakhs in the previous year, thereby registering an increase in Profit after tax by 94.24%.
The company is taking effective steps to improve the performance of the Company through growthin revenue, managing costs, strategic marketing, increasing brand awareness and brand equitythrough advertising campaigns etc.
In order to conserve cash and ensure liquidity for the operations, the Board of Directors decidednot to recommend any dividend to the shareholders for the Financial Year 2024-25.
During the year under review, there have been changes in the Share Capital of the Company:
• Issue of equity shares: During the year under review, the Company made its Initial PublicOffering (IPO) of 24,00,000 equity shares of face value ^10 each at an issue price of ^180 pershare. The IPO was successfully completed, and the equity shares of the Company were listedon the SME Platform with effect from February 19, 2025. Pursuant to the IPO, the paid-upshare capital of the Company increased to ^10,90,39,280.
• Issue of Bonus shares: The Company has not issued bonus shares during the period underreview.
• Issue of employee stock options: The Company has not issued any employee stock optionduring the period under review.
• Provision of money by the company for purchase of its own shares by employees orby trustees for the benefit of employees: The Company has not made any provision forpurchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees.
During the Financial Year under review, the Board of Directors have recommended to transferentire amount of profit to reserves for the further expansion of the business. Hence, the amount ofprofit for the financial year under review has been carried forward to the Reserve account.
A separate section on Management Discussion and Analysis Report (“MD&A”) is included in theAnnual Report as required under Regulation 34(2)(e) of the Listing Regulations.
In terms with the requirements of the Listing Regulations, the Board has identified core skills,expertise and competencies of the Directors in the context of the Company's businesses.
All the Directors have affirmed that they have complied with the Company's Code of C onduct &Ethics.
Further, in terms with Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”) read with Rule 6 of theCompanies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014, Independent Directors ofthe Company have confirmed that they have registered themselves with the databank maintainedby the Indian Institute of Corporate Affair. The Independent Directors who were required to clearthe online proficiency self-assessment test have passed the test.
Shri. Bhuvneshwar Pal Singh (DIN: 07645099), Managing Director, retires by rotation and beingeligible, offers himself for re-appointment. Your directors commend his re-appointment. Briefresume of Director being re-appointed as required by the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 andSecretarial Standard on General Meetings are provided in the Annexure to the Notice conveningthe AGM of the Company.
All Independent Directors have given declaration that they meet the criteria of independence aslaid down under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI(LODR) Regulations, 2015.
All Independent Directors of the Company are appointed for a term of 5 year, i.e. Ms. Kavita Dixitand Mr. Preet Kumar were appointed from April 10, 2024 and holds office upto April 09, 2029 andMr. Ajay Kumar was appointed from September 11, 2024 and hold office upto September 10, 2029.
During the period under review, Ms. Neha Yadav (DIN: 10585638), Independent Director of theCompany, resigned from the Board with effect from September 02nd, 2024, due to otherprofessional engagements.
The Board places on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable guidance and contributionsmade by Ms. Neha Yadav during their tenure as an Independent Director of the Company.
The Company has received confirmation from the said director that there were no other materialreasons for resignation other than those mentioned in the resignation letter.
The Independent Directors shall be of high integrity with relevant experience and expertise in thefields of manufacturing, research and development, innovations, marketing, finance, taxation, law,governance and general management, so as to have a diverse Board.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee shall identify persons of integrity who possessrelevant experience and expertise particularly in the Lithium battery, leadership qualities requiredfor the position and shall take into consideration recommendation, if any, received from anymember of the Board.
The Company follows a policy on remuneration for Directors and Senior Management Employees,details of the same are given in the Corporate Governance Report.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, the Nominationand Remuneration Committee has laid down the criteria for evaluation of the performance ofIndividual Director, the Board as a whole and also the Secretarial Department. Evaluation ofperformance is undertaken annually.
The performance evaluation of the Chairman and the Non-Independent Directors was carried outby the Independent Directors through which the performance of the Board as a whole was alsoevaluated and the performance of the Secretarial Department was also reviewed. The Companyhas implemented a system of evaluation on the basis of a structured questionnaire whichcomprises evaluation criteria taking into consideration various performance related aspects. Theperformance evaluation of the Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board(excluding the Director being evaluated).
The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
The Board of Directors met 25 (Twenty-Five) times during the year, the details of which areprovided in the Corporate Governance Report.
The Board has the following Committees:
1. Audit Committee
2. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
3. Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
As stipulated under Section 134(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, your Directors confirm asunder:-
i) that in the preparation of the accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, theapplicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating tomaterial departure, if any.
ii) that the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently andmade judgments and estimates that were reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair viewof the state of affairs of the Company as of March 31, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for theyear under review.
iii) that the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for maintenance of adequateaccounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguardingthe assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
iv) that the Directors have prepared the accounts for the financial year on going concern basis.
v) the Directors have laid down internal financial controls, which are adequate and were operatingeffectively.
vi) the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
Your Company has in place an adequate internal financial control system, commensurate with thesize and complexity of its operations. Necessary checks and controls are in place to ensure that allassets are safeguarded, to detect and prevent errors and frauds and that the transactions areproperly verified, adequately authorized, correctly recorded and properly reported. The StatutoryAuditors/Internal Auditor of the Company Conduct Audit of various departments to ensure thatinternal controls are in place and submit Reports to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committeeregularly reviews these Reports and the Company when needed takes corrective actions.
The Statutory Auditors also audit the effectiveness of the Company's internal financial controlsystem. No inefficiencies were reported.
The company's Human Resources (HR) management practices ensure fair and reasonableprocesses that are compliant with regulatory and governance requirements. The company hasdeveloped a management framework that focuses on holistic growth of employees and aids themwith tools that help in continuously learning and the development of new skills.
As a growing enterprise, the company's HR policies and Industry-leading remuneration practicesaim to attract and retain top talent, thus supporting the company's long-term strategy and drivinga sustainable performance.
Finding, retaining and developing the right talent has always been a core strategy in order tomaintain high-productivity and a value-driven organizational culture. The company finds itimperative to follow policies and regulations that produce an unbiased and safe workingenvironment.
In the last fiscal year, the company focused on building systems and tolls that help track careerpaths, provide guidance to develop new skills, educate employees on varied topics and recognizeand reward top performer.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Act, the Annual Return for the Financial Year ended on31st March 2025 shall be uploaded on the website of the Company and can be accessed through thelink https:/www.maxvoltenergy.com.
During the year under review, your Company has neither invited nor accepted any fixed depositsfrom the public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with theCompanies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 and there were no unclaimed deposits or interestthereon as on March 31, 2025
During the year, the Company has neither provided any loan or guarantees nor invested in anysecurity under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company has not Subsidiary / Joint Ventures (JV's) and Associate Companies within themeaning of Section 2(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.
All related party transactions that were entered into during the financial year were in the ordinarycourse of business and were on an arm's length basis. There are no materially significant relatedparty transactions entered into by the Company with Promoters, Directors, Key ManagerialPersonnel or other related parties which may have a potential conflict with the interest of theCompany at large.
During the year, the Company has not entered into related party transactions which could beconsidered as material in accordance with the Policy on Related Party Transactions of theCompany. Accordingly, the disclosure of related party transactions as required under Section134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 in Form AOC -2 is not applicable to your Company.
All related party transactions for the year are placed before the Audit Committee as well as beforethe Board for approval. The transactions entered into with related parties are reviewed on aquarterly basis by the Audit Committee.
The Policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Audit Committee and Board isuploaded on the Company's website at the link:
https://www.maxvoltenergy.com/assets/pdf/policy/policy-on-materiality-of-related-party-
transactions-e17.pdf.
The Company has framed a Whistle Blower Policy to deal with instances of fraud andmismanagement, if any. The Policy is posted on the Company's website at the linkhttps://www.maxvoltenergy.com/assets/pdf/policy/vigil-mechanism-and-whistler-blower-policy-a68.pdf.
In line with the regulatory requirements, the Company has framed a Risk Management Policy toidentify and assess the key business risk areas and to put in place a mechanism for mitigation ofrisk. A detailed exercise is being carried out at regular intervals to identify, evaluate, manage andmonitor all business risks. The Risk Management Committee as well as the Board periodicallyreviews the risks and suggests steps to be taken to control and mitigate the same through aproperly defined framework.
Internal financial controls are an integral part of the risk management process, addressingfinancial and financial reporting risks. The internal financial controls have been documented andembedded in the business processes. The Company has laid down internal financial controls,through a combination of entity level controls, process level controls and IT general controls, inter-alia, to ensure orderly and efficient conduct of business, including adherence to the Company'spolicies and procedures, accuracy and completeness of accounting records and timely preparationand reporting of reliable financial statements/information, safeguarding of assets, prevention anddetection of frauds and error.
The Company maintains appropriate systems of internal controls, including monitoringprocedures, to ensure that all assets and investments are safeguard against loss from unauthorizeduse or disposition. Company policies, guidelines and procedures provide for adequate checks andbalances and are meant to ensure that all transactions are authorized, recorded and reportedcorrectly.
During the period under review, the Company successfully completed its Initial Public Offering(IPO) and was listed on the SME Platform with effect from February 19, 2025, after obtainingrequisite approvals from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Stock Exchange, andother relevant authorities.
Other than the approvals received in the ordinary course of listing, no significant or materialorders were passed by any Regulators, Courts, or Tribunals which would impact the going concernstatus or future operations of the Company.
After the end of the financial year, there have been the following material changes andcommitments which may affect the financial position of the Company:
The Company successfully completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and was listed on the SMEPlatform with effect from February 19, 2025. Through the IPO, the Company raised ^54 Crores byway of fresh issue of equity shares and by way of offer for sale. The proceeds of the IPO are beingutilized as per the objects stated in the offer document/prospectus.
Other than the above, there have been no material changes or commitments affecting the financialposition of the Company between the end of the financial year and the date of this report
Information pursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of TheCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is given in Annexure -I to this Report.
The brief outline of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy of the Company and theinitiatives undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year are set out in Annexure -II to this Report in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy)Rules, 2014. The Policy is available on the Company's website at the linkhttps://www.maxvoltenergy.com/assets/pdf/policy/csr-policy-444.pdf.
During the period under review, M/s. S. Yadav & Company, Chartered Accountants (FirmRegistration No. 019841C), who has served their resignation w.e.f. October 10, 2024, due to pre¬occupation in other assignments. The Board of Directors places on record their sincereappreciation for the professional services rendered by M/s. S. Yadav & Company during theirtenure.
To fill the resultant casual vacancy, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on October 11th 2024,appointed M/s. A T K & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 18918C), asthe Statutory Auditors of the Company under Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013, subjectto approval of the members at the ensuing General Meeting.
Subsequently, the members approved the appointment of M/s. A T K & Associates, CharteredAccountants (Firm Registration No. 18918C) at the Extraordinary General Meeting held onOctober 15th, 2024, to hold office from the date of such meeting until the conclusion of the 6thAnnual General Meeting.
M/s. A T K & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 18918C) appointed tillthe conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Based on the recommendation of the AuditCommittee, the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on 27th of August 2025, has proposed there-appointment of M/s. A T K & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.18918C), as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 [five] consecutive years, from theconclusion of the ensuing 6th AGM till the conclusion of the 11th AGM, subject to approval of themembers of the Company.
M/s. A T K & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 18918C) haveconfirmed their eligibility under Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013 and that they are notdisqualified to be appointed as Statutory Auditors under the provisions of the said Act and rulesmade thereunder.
The Statutory Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, issued by M/s. A T K &Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 18918C), does not contain anyqualification, reservation, or adverse remark.
As per the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 13 of the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed M/s. S. Yadav & Company, Charteredaccountants (Firm Registration No. 019841C), as the Internal Auditor of the Company for thefinancial year 2025-26.
The Internal Auditor periodically reviews the internal control systems and the operationalefficiency of the Company and submits their reports to the Board. The Board reviews the findingsand takes appropriate corrective actions wherever necessary.
The Internal Audit function ensures transparency, regulatory compliance, and strengthens the riskmanagement framework of the Company.
During the period under review, the Company has triggered the provisions of Section 148 of theCompanies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 framedthereunder, to appoint the Cost Auditor of the Company to conduct the audit of cost records of theCompany. The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, have appointedM/s. PK & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No.: 001452), as the Cost Auditor ofthe Company for the Financial Year 2025-26, to conduct the audit of cost records of the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 148(3) of the Act, the remuneration payable to theCost Auditor is required to be ratified by the members of the Company. A resolution seekingmembers' approval for the remuneration payable to them forms part of the Notice convening theAGM.
Further, the Cost Auditor has confirmed their independence and eligibility under Section 141 ofthe Companies Act, 2013.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company hadappointed Rohit Verma, Company Secretary to undertake Secretarial Audit for the financialyear 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith as Annexure - III. There is nosecretarial audit qualification for the year under review.
During the year under review, the Company has complied with the applicable SecretarialStandards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
The Board of Directors have appointed Rohit Verma, Company Secretary as Secretarial Auditorsof the Company to conduct Secretarial Audit for a period of 5 (five) consecutive years from theconclusion of the 06th AGM till the 11th AGM i.e. FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30. Resolution seekingmembers' approval forms part of the Notice convening the AGM.
The information required pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, isattached as Annexure -IV. In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with subrule(2) and (3) of Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, a statement showing the norms and other particulars of employees drawingremuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said Rules are provided in the Report. However,having regard to the provisions of the first proviso to Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013the details are excluded from the Report sent to member. The required information is available forinspection at the registered office/ corporate office and the same shall be furnished on request.
There is no change in the nature of business of your Company during the year under review.
Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, mandates the Business Responsibilityand Sustainability Report (BRSR) only for top 1000 listed entities by market capitalisation. TheSME listed entities are generally outside this top 1000 threshold, and SEBI has not issued aseparate circular making Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) applicable toSME Listed Entities.
During the Financial Year, the Company has complied with secretarial standards issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India.
A report on Corporate Governance as stipulated in the Listing Regulations, together withCertificate from the Auditors of the Company confirming compliance of conditions of CorporateGovernance as stipulated under the aforesaid regulations, forms part of the Annual Report.
Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) the Company continues to follow all the statutoryrequirements and guidelines in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women atWorkplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules framed thereunder.The POSH Committee established as per the statutory requirements, continues to operate in everyUnit and at the registered office. In case of any instances, employees are advised to approach theinternal Committee and appropriate action in this regard is initiated post detailed review of thematter. The Company stands strong against any kind of sexual harassment and has zero tolerancefor sexual harassment at workplace.
During the year under review Company has not received complaints of sexual harassment fromany employee of the Company.
Your Company is fully committed to upholding the rights and welfare of all its employees inaccordance with applicable labor laws. In line with this commitment, we hereby affirm ourcompliance with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended from time to time.We ensure that all eligible women employees are granted maternity benefits as mandated underthe Act, including but not limited to:
• Paid maternity leave of up to 26 weeks (or as applicable under the law),
• Additional leave in the event of illness arising out of pregnancy or delivery,
• Provision of nursing breaks,
• Protection from dismissal or discrimination during maternity leave,
• Provision of creche facilities (where applicable, in accordance with employee strength andworkplace location).
We remain dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive, and legally compliant work environmentthat respects and upholds the rights of women during and after pregnancy.
We thank our customers, business partners, suppliers, bankers and shareholders for theircontinued support during the year. We thank the Government of India, the State Governmentswhere we have business operations and other government agencies for their support and lookforward to their continued support in the future.
Your directors are also happy to place on record their sincere appreciation to the co-operation,commitments & contribution extended by all the employees of the “MaxVolt” Family & lookforward to enjoying their continued support & co- operation.
On behalf of the Board of DirectorsMAXVOLT ENERGY INDUSTRIES LIMITED
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Place: New Delhi Vishal Gupta Bhuvneshwar Pal Singh
Date: 27.08.2025 Whole Time Director Managing Director and CFO
DIN: 07842571 DIN: 07645099