Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 65th (Sixty Fifth) Annual Report, together with the AuditedFinancial Statements (Standalone & Consolidated) of the Company for the Financial Year ended March 31,2025.
(Rs. in Lakhs except EPS)
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
F.Y. 2024-25
F.Y. 2023-24
Total Revenue
19,402.88
17,810.37
20,838.78
19,322.75
Profit before Interest, Depreciation and Tax
2,527.89
1,841.22
2,543.22
1,858.51
Finance Cost
876.78
916.02
Depreciation & Amortization expenses
755.36
717.19
767.97
730.76
Profit Before Exceptional Items and Tax
895.75
208.01
898.47
211.73
Exceptional Items
-
133.85
110.22
Profit before Tax
341.86
321.95
Provision for- Current Tax
- Deferred Tax
2.64
3.64
Profit after Tax
895.83
318.31
Other Comprehensive Income(Net of tax)
(88.54)
11.26
Total Comprehensive Income After Tax
807.21
353.12
807.29
337.65
Earnings Per Share
8.00
3.05
2.91
Notes: The above figures are extracted from the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements asper IND-AS.
Total revenue for the year is Rs. 19,402.88 Lakhs as against Rs. 17,810.37 Lakhs in the previous year. The Companyhas earned a profit of Rs. 807.21 Lakhs as against Rs. 353.12 Lakhs in the previous year.
Total revenue for the year is Rs. 20,838.78 Lakhs as against Rs. 19,322.75 Lakhs in the previous year. The Companyhas earned a profit of Rs. 807.29 Lakhs as against Rs. 337.65 Lakhs in the previous year. Consolidated FinancialStatements includes the figures of Stud India (a Partnership firm), in which Company holds 99% stake also StudIndia is considered as subsidiary Company as per Indian Accounting Standard.
During the Year under review, the Company has earned moderate profits but in view to conserve the liquidityfor future projects, your Board of Directors has considered it prudent not to recommend any dividend for theFinancial Year.
The Company has not transferred any amount to the Reserves for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
During the year under review, the Company exported goods of FOB value of Rs. 2669.61 Lakhs as against Rs.1611.91 Lakhs in the previous year.
Your Company has not accepted any public deposits within the meaning of Section 73 of the Act (''Act'') and theCompanies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
The Research & Development Department of the Company has been arduously working to provide quality andvalue for money to the customer by keeping up with market trends.
(i) Authorised Share Capital:
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company as at March 31, 2025 was Rs. 10,00,00,000/- (Rupees TenCrores only) divided into 5,00,00,000 (Five Crores) equity shares of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two only) each.
(ii) Issued & Paid up Share Capital:
The Paid-up Equity Share Capital, as at March 31, 2025 was Rs. 2,24,00,000/- (Rupees Two Crores Twenty-Four Lakhs) divided into 1,12,00,000 (One Crore Twelve Lakhs) Equity Shares, having face value of Rs. 2/-(Rupees Two only) each fully paid up.
During the year under review, the Company has not issued shares or convertible securities or shares withdifferential voting rights nor has granted any stock options or sweat equity or warrants.
As on March 31, 2025, none of the Directors of the Company hold instruments convertible into EquityShares of the Company.
The details of loans, advances and/or guarantee provided by the Company as per Section 186 of the Act whichare required to be disclosed in the annual accounts of the Company pursuant to Regulation 34 (3) read withSchedule V to the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (the SEBI ListingRegulations) are provided in the standalone financial statements.
The Board of Directors includes Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors so as to ensure propergovernance and management. The Board consists of Six (6) Directors comprising of Two (2) Executive Directors,one (1) Non-Executive Non-Independent Director and Three (3) Non-Executive- Independent Directors includingOne (1) Independent Woman Director as on March 31,2025.
The Company has a Code of Conduct for Directors and senior management personnel. All the Directors andsenior management personnel have confirmed compliance with the said code.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Act and the Articles of Association of the CompanyMr. Imran M. Panju,Whole-Time Director of the Company, retires by rotation and being eligible, has offered himselffor reappointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The Board recommends his re-appointment forthe consideration of the members of the Company at the Annual General Meeting. Brief profile of Mr. Imran M.Panju has been given in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee seek approvalof the shareholders for re-appointment of Mr. Navroze S. Marshall as Chairman & Managing Director andMr. Imran M. Panju as Whole Time Director of the Company for a period of 3(Three) Years w.e.f. April 1, 2026.
In terms of Section 203 of the Act, the Company has the following Key Managerial Personnel as on March 31,2025:
Sr. No.
Name of Personnel
Designation
1.
Mr. Navroze S. Marshall
Chairman and Managing Director & CEO
2.
Mr. Imran M. Panju
Whole time Director
3.
Mr. Dhruv Pandya
Chief Financial Officer (w.e.f. June 10, 2024)
4.
Ms. Surbhi Khandelwal
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
During the Financial Year under review, Mr. Vikash Verma resigned from the position of Chief Financial Officer,effective from close of business hours on April 5, 2024. Subsequently, Mr. Dhruv Pandya was appointed as theChief Financial Officer of the Company, with effect from June 10, 2024.
The Company's Independent Directors have submitted requisite declarations confirming that they continue tomeet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 16(1)(b) of theListing Regulations. The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with Schedule IVof the Act and the Company's Code of Conduct. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting theirstatus as Independent Directors of the Company. Further, they are not aware of any circumstance or situation,which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their dutieswith an objective independent judgment and without any external influence and that they are independent ofthe management.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the Company possess requisite qualifications,experience and expertise in the fields of manufacturing, finance, people management, strategy, auditing, taxand risk advisory services, financial services and they hold high standards of integrity. Regarding proficiency,the Company has adopted requisite steps towards the inclusion of the names of all Independent Directors inthe data bank maintained with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, ('IICA'). Accordingly, all the IndependentDirectors of the Company have registered themselves with IICA for the said purpose.
Further, the Board after taking these declarations/disclosures on record and acknowledging the veracity of thesame concluded that the Independent Directors are persons of integrity and possess the relevant expertise andexperience to qualify as Independent Directors of the Company and are Independent of the Management.
During the year under review, the non-executive Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship ortransactions with the Company, other than sitting fees and reimbursement of expenses, if any, incurred by themfor the purpose of attending meetings of the Board/Committee of the Company.
The Company does not have any subsidiary, associate or joint venture as on March 31, 2025.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the Annual Return for the Financial Yearended March 31, 2025 can be accessed on the website of the Company at https://simmondsmarshall.com/investors/#tab-id-3
Regular meetings of the Board and its Committees are held to discuss and decide on various business policies,strategies, financial matters and other businesses. The schedule of the Board/ Committee Meetings to be held inthe forthcoming financial year is circulated to the Directors in advance to enable them to plan their schedule foreffective participation in the meetings.
The Board met 4 (Four) times during the Financial Year 2024-25. The meeting details are provided in the CorporateGovernance Report that forms a part of this Annual Report.
The Company has constituted various Committees pursuant to the requirements of SEBI (Listing Obligationsand Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and Companies Act, 2013. Presently, the Company has thefollowing Committees of the Board of Directors:
> Audit Committee
> Nomination & Remuneration Committee
> Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
The details with respect to the composition, meetings, powers, roles, terms of reference, etc. of these Committeesare given in the 'Corporate Governance Report' of the Company which forms part of this Annual Report.
As stipulated under the provisions contained in Section 134(3)(c) read with Section 134(5) of the Act ("Act"), theBoard of Directors, to the best of its knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanationsobtained by it, hereby states that:
i. that in the preparation of the Annual Accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followedalong with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any';
ii. that the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and madejudgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state ofaffairs of the Company at the end of the Financial Year and of the profit and loss of the Company for thatperiod;
iii. the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records inaccordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventingand detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv. the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
v. the Directors, had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that suchinternal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively;
vi. the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand that such systems were adequate and operating effectively;
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the Listing Regulations the Company has implemented a system ofevaluating performance of the Board of Directors and of its Committees and individual Directors on the basisof evaluation criteria suggested by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Listing Regulations.Accordingly, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its performance after taking into consideration variousperformance related aspects of the Board's functioning, composition of the Board and its Committees, culture,execution and performance of specific duties, remuneration, obligations and governance. The performanceevaluation of the Board as a whole, Chairman and Executive Directors was also carried out by the IndependentDirectors in their meeting held on February 12, 2025.
Similarly, the performance of various committees, individual Independent and Executive Directors wereevaluated by the entire Board of Directors (excluding the Director being evaluated) on various parameters likeengagement, analysis, decision making, communication and interest of stakeholders.
The Board of Directors expressed its satisfaction with the performance of the Board, its committees andindividual Directors. The evaluation criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issuedby the Securities and Exchange Board of India on January 5, 2017.
The Company has an appropriate and balanced mix of Executive, Non-Executive, and Independent Directorsto ensure the independence of the Board. This composition facilitates a clear separation between the Board'sgovernance responsibilities and the Company's management functions, thereby enhancing overall effectivenessand accountability in decision-making. Details of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are provided inthe Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. The Company's policy on Directors'appointment and remuneration, including the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,independence of a Director, and other related matters as required under sub-section (3) of Section 178 of theCompanies Act, 2013, is available on the Company's website at https://simmondsmarshall.com/investors/#tab-id-10.
We affirm that the remuneration paid to the Directors is in accordance with the Nomination and RemunerationPolicy of the Company. The salient features of the policy include serving as a guideline for matters related to theappointment and re-appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, and Senior Management Personnel;providing guidelines for determining the qualifications, positive attributes, and independence of Directors; andlaying down the criteria for Board membership, among other provisions.
Your Company has formulated a policy on related party transactions which is also available on Company's websitehttps://simmondsmarshall.com/investors/#tab-id-10. This policy deals with the review and approval of relatedparty transactions. The Board of Directors of the Company had approved the criteria for making the omnibusapproval by the Audit Committee within the overall framework of the policy on related party transactions. Prioromnibus approval is obtained for related party transactions which are of repetitive nature and entered in theordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. All related party transactions are placed before theAudit Committee for review and approval.
In terms of the provisions of Section 188(1) of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and itsPowers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, all contracts/ arrangements/ transactionsentered into by the Company with its related parties, during the year under review, were in ordinary course ofthe business and on an arm's length basis. There was no material related party transactions entered during theFinancial Year by your Company. Accordingly, no disclosure is made in respect of related party transactions, asrequired under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form AOC 2. Members may refer to Note No. 41 of the financialstatements which sets out related party disclosures pursuant to IND-AS-24.
a) Statutory Auditor
M/s. Lodha & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm Registration Number 301051E) were appointed asthe Statutory Auditors of the Company at the 62nd AGM held on September 21, 2022 to hold office from theconclusion of the said meeting till the conclusion of the 67th AGM to be held in the year 2027, in terms ofthe applicable provisions of Section 139(1) of the Act read with the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules,2014.
Details of the remuneration paid to M/s. Lodha & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, Statutory Auditors,during the financial year 2024-25 are disclosed in the Financial Statements of Company, which are part ofthe Annual Report.
During the year, the Statutory Auditors have confirmed that they satisfy the independence criteria requiredunder Companies Act, 2013 and Code of Ethics issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. TheAudit Committee reviews the independence and objectivity of the statutory auditors and the effectivenessof the Audit process
The Report given by M/s. Lodha & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, on the financial statements of theCompany for the Financial Year 2024-25 is a part of the Annual Report. The report does not contain anyqualification, reservation and adverse remark or declaimer.
During the financial year under review, the Auditors did not report any matter under Section 143(12) of theCompanies Act 2013; consequently, no disclosure is required under Section 134(3)(ca) of the CompaniesAct, 2013.
Pursuant to Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Board on recommendation of the Audit Committeere-appointed M/s. Kirtane & Pandit LLP, Chartered Accountants (having Firm Registration Number:105215W/W100057) as Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial year 2025-26.
In compliance with Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015 and Section 204 of the CompaniesAct, 2013, the Board at its meeting held on August 12, 2025, based on recommendation of the AuditCommittee, has approved the appointment of M/s. GMJ & Associates, Company Secretaries, a peerreviewed firm (Peer Review Certificate No.: 6140/2024) as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a termof five consecutive years commencing from financial year 2025-26 till financial year 2029-30, subject toapproval of the Members at the ensuing AGM.
Brief profile and other details of M/s. GMJ & Associates, Company Secretaries, are disclosed in the AGMNotice approved by the Board. They have given their consent to act as Secretarial Auditors of the Companyand have confirmed their eligibility for the appointment. The Secretarial Auditors have confirmed that theyhave subjected themselves to the peer review process of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)and hold valid certificate issued by the Peer Review Board of the ICSI.
The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed as "Annexure A" and forms an integral part of this report. Thereport does not contain any qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks, or disclaimers.
During the financial year under review, the Secretarial Auditors did not report any matter under Section143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013; therefore, no details are required to be disclosed under Section 134(3)(ca) of the Companies Act, 2013.
d) Cost Auditor
The Company maintains cost records and conducts cost audits in compliance with the provisions of Section148 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.
On the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors has re-appointed M/s. JoshiApte & Associates, Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No. 000240), as Cost Auditors to audit the costaccounts of the Company for the financial year 2025-26. The Company has received their written consentconfirming that the appointment complies with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 andthe rules framed thereunder. The Cost Auditors have confirmed their independence and that they are notdisqualified from being appointed as Cost Auditors of the Company under Section 141 of the CompaniesAct, 2013.
The remuneration of the Cost Auditors has been approved by the Board of Directors based on therecommendation of the Audit Committee and in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,2013 and the applicable rules thereunder. The requisite resolution for ratification of the remunerationpayable to the Cost Auditors by the members has been included in the Notice convening the 65th AnnualGeneral Meeting of the Company. The Cost Audit Report for the financial year 2024 did not contain anyqualifications, reservations, adverse remarks, or disclaimers.
The Report of the Cost Auditors for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 is under finalization and shallbe filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within the prescribed period.
As per the Companies Act, 2013, all Companies having net worth of Rs. 500 crores or more, or turnover ofRs. 1,000 crores or more or a net profit of Rs. 5 crores or more during immediately preceeding financial year shallspend at least 2% of the average net profits of the Company's three immediately preceeding financial years.
In this connection, we wish to inform you that as on last audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31stMarch, 2024 neither the net worth exceeds Rs. 500 crores nor turnover exceed Rs. 1000 crores nor net profitexceeding Rs. 5 crores therefore, the provisions of Companies Act 2013 regarding CSR are not applicable to theCompany. Thus, report on CSR as required under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules,2014 is not required to be annexed.
Your Company is committed to conducting its business in accordance with the applicable laws, rules andregulations and highest standards of business ethics. In recognition thereof, the Board of Directors hasimplemented a Code of Conduct for adherence by the Directors, Senior Management Personnel and Employeesof the Company. The Code of Conduct deals with ethical issues and also fosters a culture of accountability andintegrity. The Code made in accordance with the requirements of the Listing Regulations has been posted onthe Company's website https://simmondsmarshall.com/investors/#tab-id-1.
All the Board Members and Senior Management Personnel have confirmed compliance with the Code.
The establishment of an effective corporate governance and internal control system is essential for sustainablegrowth and long-term enhancement of corporate value. Accordingly, the Company continuously strives tostrengthen these structures, recognizing that a robust internal control framework serves as a key pillar of soundcorporate governance.
The scope of audit activities is broadly determined by the annual audit plan, which is approved by the topmanagement and the Audit Committee. The Internal Auditors conduct regular reviews of the internal systemsand procedures, and submit reports outlining their findings. They also monitor the implementation of correctiveactions to ensure the effectiveness and continual improvement of the internal control framework.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors periodically reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the internalfinancial control system of the Company. Based on its assessment, the Committee provides recommendations toenhance and strengthen the internal control mechanisms, thereby ensuring reliability and integrity of financialreporting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Based on the internal financial control and compliance procedures established and maintained by the Company,along with the work carried out by the internal auditors & statutory auditors including their audit of internalfinancial controls—and the reviews conducted by the management and the Audit Committee, the Board is ofthe opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were adequate and operating effectively during thefinancial year 2024-25.
The Company has adopted comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct ofits business operations. These encompass adherence to established policies, safeguarding of assets, preventionand detection of fraud and errors, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, and thetimely preparation of reliable financial disclosures.
The Company has implemented a Risk Management Policy approved by the Board of Directors, which establishesa comprehensive framework for identifying and assessing various risks, including operational, strategic, financial,regulatory, and human resource risks. This policy ensures the development of adequate risk managementinfrastructure to effectively address these risks. The Audit Committee oversees financial risks, controls, and cybersecurity. Major risks identified across different business units and functions are systematically managed throughcontinuous mitigating actions. The risk management framework is regularly reviewed, with the Managementconsistently monitoring its development and implementation. Furthermore, the Company has established arobust internal audit function that systematically reviews and ensures the ongoing effectiveness of its internalfinancial controls.
As per the provisions of Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 ('Act'), and Regulation 22 of the SEBI ListingRegulations, the Company is required to establish an effective Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees toreport genuine concerns.
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy to provide a formal mechanism to the Directors andEmployees to report their genuine concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violationof the Company's Code of Conduct or Ethics Policy. The policy provides for adequate safeguards againstvictimization of employees who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairmanof the Audit Committee. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company have been denied access to theAudit Committee. During the year under review, the Company did not receive any complaints under the VigilMechanism/Whistleblower Policy. The Whistle Blower Policy has been posted on the website of the Companyhttps://simmondsmarshall.com/investors/#tab-id-10.
The Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment-free workplace for every individualworking in the Company. The Company has complied with the applicable provisions of the aforesaid Act andthe Rules framed thereunder. The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the
requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,2013 and the same is available on the Company's website at https://simmondsmarshall.com/investors/#tab-id-10. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary and trainees, etc.) are covered under this Policy.
Sl. No.
Number of Complaints
Number of complaints filed during the financial year
Nil
Number of complaints disposed off during the financial year
Number of complaints pending at the end of the financial year
The Company ensures that all eligible women employees are provided with maternity benefits in accordancewith the Act, including but not limited to paid maternity leave, nursing breaks, and protection from dismissalduring maternity leave.
> Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act read with the IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transferand Refund) Rules, 2016 ("the Rules"), all unpaid or unclaimed dividends are required to be transferredby the Company to the IEPF established by the Government of India, after the completion of sevenyears. Further, according to the Rules, the shares on which dividend has not been paid or claimed by theshareholders for seven consecutive years or more shall also be transferred to the Demat account of IEPFAuthority. Accordingly, the Company has transferred the unclaimed and unpaid dividends of Rs. 1,57,045/-in respect of Financial Year 2016-17.
> Further, Pursuant to provision 124(6) of the Act and IEPF Rules, during the financial year 2024-25, 14,600Equity shares were transferred in respect of which dividend has not been claimed by the members forthe Financial Year 2016-17. Details of such shares transferred have been uploaded on the website of theCompany at https://simmondsmarshall.com/investors/#tab-id-12.
The Company has appointed Ms. Surbhi Khandelwal, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of theCompany as the Nodal Officer with effect from June 1, 2023, for the purpose of verification of claims filedwith the Company in terms of IEPF Rules and for co-ordination with the IEPF Authority. The Company hasappointed Mr. Jimmy B. Zaiwalla as the deputy nodal officer with effect from March 1, 2024. The said detailsare also available on the website of the Company i.e. https://simmondsmarshall.com/investors/#tab-id-12.
Members are requested to claim the dividend(s), which have remained unclaimed/unpaid, by sending awritten request to the Company at secretarial@simmondsmarshall.com or to the Company's Registrar andTransfer Agent MUFG Intime India Private Limited at rnt.helpdesk@in.mpms.mufg.com or at their addressat C- 101, 247 Park, LBS Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai - 400 083.
The Company is in full compliance with the requirements and disclosures that have to be made in terms of therequirements of Corporate Governance specified in SEBI Listing Regulations.
In terms of the provisions of Schedule V(C) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a detailed Report on CorporateGovernance forms part of this Annual Report. Further, though for better readability and easy reference ofthe Shareholders, a Certificate from the Secretarial Auditors of the Company confirming compliance with therequirements of Corporate Governance as specified in SEBI Listing Regulations is provided together with theReport on Corporate Governance, the same shall be considered to be an annexure to this Report.
Management Discussion & Analysis Report, which form an integral part of this Report, are set out as separateAnnexure.
The Company is aware of the importance of environmentally clean and safe operations. The Company'spolicy requires conduct of operations in such a manner, so as to ensure safety of all concerned, compliances,environmental regulations and preservation of natural resources at the Plant.
There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANYOCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATEAND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between theend of the Financial Year to which this financial statement relate and on the date of this report.
There are no significant or material orders which were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals whichimpact the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
The Company's Equity Shares have been admitted to the depository mechanism of the National SecuritiesDepository Limited (NSDL) and also the Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL). As a result, theinvestors have an option to hold the shares of the Company in a dematerialized form in either of the twoDepositories. The Company has been allotted ISIN No. INE657D01021.
Shareholders therefore are requested to take full benefit of the same and lodge their holdings with DepositoryParticipants [DPs] with whom they have their Demat Accounts for getting their holdings in electronic form.
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgopursuant to Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with the Rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 isappended as Annexure 'B' and forms part of this report.
The information required pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of theCompanies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached as Annexure 'C'and forms an integral part of this Annual Report. Further, a statement showing the names and other particularsof employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, forms part of this report. However, interms of the first provision of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Report and Accounts arebeing sent to the members and others entitled thereto, excluding the aforesaid information. The said informationis available for inspection by the members at the Registered Office of the Company during business hours onworking days up to the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. If any member is interested in obtaininga copy thereof, such member may write to the Company secretary to email ID secretarial@simmondsmarshall.com, whereupon a copy would be sent.
The Business Responsibility Reporting as required by Regulation 34(2) of the SEBI Listing Regulations is notapplicable to the Company for the financial year ending March 31, 2025.
THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY ANDBANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONGWITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OFTHE FINANCIAL YEAR.
There were no proceedings, either initiated by the Company or against the Company, pending under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, before the National Company Law Tribunal or any other court.
THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONETIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF.
No such transaction is done by the Company during the year under review.
The Company has implemented an adequate system to ensure compliance with all applicable and mandatorySecretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, and the system is operatingeffectively.
The Company's Shares are listed on BSE Limited and the Company ensures timely payment of the requisitelisting fees to the stock exchange.
The particulars of the Credit Rating are detailed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of thisAnnual Report
The Directors sincerely appreciate the assistance and co-operation extended by banks, government, customers,vendors, and investors during the year under review. They also wish to express their gratitude for the efficientand loyal services rendered by every employee, acknowledging that it is through their dedicated efforts thatthe Company's overall performance has been achieved. The Directors look forward to the long-term future withconfidence and deeply value the contributions made by every member of the Company.
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