A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past event, theCompany has a present legal or constructive obligationthat can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an
outflow of economic benefits will be required to settlethe obligation. If the effect of the time value of money ismaterial, provisions are determined by discounting theexpected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflectscurrent market assessments of the time value of moneyand the risks specific to the liability. When discounting isused, the increase in the provision due to the passage oftime is recognised as a finance cost.
The amount recognised as a provision is the bestestimate of the consideration required to settle thepresent obligation at reporting date, taking into accountthe risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation.
When some or all of the economic benefits required tosettle a provision are expected to be recovered from a thirdparty, the receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtuallycertain that reimbursement will be received and the amountof the receivable can be measured reliably. The expenserelating to a provision is presented in the standalonestatement of profit and loss net of any reimbursement.
Contingent liabilities are possible obligations thatarise from past events and whose existence will onlybe confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrenceof one or more future events not wholly within thecontrol of the Company. Where it is not probable thatan outflow of economic benefits will be required, or theamount cannot be estimated reliably, the obligation isdisclosed as a contingent liability, unless the probabilityof outflow of economic benefits is remote. Contingentliabilities are disclosed on the basis of judgment ofthe management/independent experts. These arereviewed at each balance sheet date and are adjustedto reflect the current management estimate.
Contingent assets are not recognised in the standalonefinancial statements.
Grants from government are recognised whenthere is reasonable assurance that the grant will bereceived and the Company will comply with all theattached conditions.
When the grant relates to a revenue item, it is recognisedin standalone statement of profit and loss on asystematic basis over the periods in which the relatedcosts are expensed. The grant can either be presentedseparately or can deduct from related reported expense.
Government grant relating to capital assets is recognisedinitially as deferred income and are credited to standalonestatement of profit and loss on a straight line basis overthe expected lives of the related asset and presented asother operating income within revenue from operations.
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recordedat the functional currency spot rates at the date thetransaction first qualifies for recognition.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated inforeign currencies are translated at the functionalcurrency spot rates of exchange at the reportingdate. Exchange differences arising on settlement ortranslation of monetary items are recognised in thestandalone statement of profit and loss in the year inwhich it arises.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms ofhistorical cost in a foreign currency are translatedusing the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.
The Company uses derivative financial instruments,such as forward currency contracts to hedge itsforeign currency risks in respect of its imports andexports. Such derivative financial instruments areinitially recognised at fair value on the date on which aderivative contract is entered into and are subsequentlyre-measured at fair value. Derivatives are carried asfinancial assets when the fair value is positive and asfinancial liabilities when the fair value is negative. Anygains or losses arising from changes in the fair valueof derivatives are taken to the standalone statement ofprofit and loss.
The Company recognises revenue from thefollowing major sources:
Revenue from sale of products (including scrap sales)is measured based on the consideration specified in acontract with a customer and excludes amounts collectedon behalf of third parties. It is measured at the amountof transaction price, net of returns and allowances, tradediscounts and volume rebates. The Company recognisesrevenue when it transfers control over a product to acustomer i.e. when goods are delivered at the deliverypoint, as per terms of the agreement, which could beeither customer premises or carrier premises who willdeliver goods to the customer. When payments receivedfrom customers exceed revenue recognised to date ona particular contract, any excess (a contract liability) isreported in the standalone Balance Sheet under othercurrent liabilities (see note 27).
The Company's revenue is derived from the singleperformance obligation to transfer primarily productsunder arrangements in which the transfer of control
of the products and the fulfilment of the Company'sperformance obligation occur at the same time.Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised whenthe Company has transferred control of the goodsto the buyer and the buyer obtains the benefits fromthe goods, the potential cash flows and the amountof revenue (the transaction price) can be measuredreliably, and it is probable that the Company willcollect the consideration to which it is entitled to inexchange for the goods.
Whether the customer has obtained control over theasset depends on when the goods are made availableto the carrier or the buyer takes possession of thegoods, depending on the delivery terms.
The sale of goods is typically made under credit -payment terms differing from customer to customerand ranges between 0-60 days.
Periodically, the Company enters into volume orother rebate programs where once a certain volumeor other conditions are met, it gives the customeras volume discount some portion of the amountspreviously billed or paid. For such arrangements, theCompany only recognises revenue for the amounts itultimately expects to realise from the customer. TheCompany estimates the variable consideration forthese programs using the most likely amount methodor the expected value method, whichever approachbest predicts the amount of the consideration basedon the terms of the contract and available informationand updates its estimates each reporting period.
The Company recognises contract liabilities forconsideration received in respect of unsatisfiedperformance obligations and reports these amountsas other liabilities in the standalone balance sheet.Similarly, if the Company satisfies a performanceobligation before it receives the consideration, theCompany recognises either a contract asset or areceivable in its standalone balance sheet, dependingon whether something other than the passage of timeis required before the consideration is due.
A contract asset is the right to consideration inexchange for goods or services transferred to thecustomer. If the Company performs by transferringgoods or services to a customer before the customerpays consideration or before payment is due, a contractasset is recognised for the earned considerationwhen that right is conditional on Company's future
performance. A contract liability is the obligation totransfer goods or services to a customer for which theCompany has received consideration (or an amount ofconsideration is due) from the customer. If a customerpays consideration before the Company transfersgoods or services to the customer, a contract liability isrecognised when the payment is made or the paymentis due (whichever is earlier). Contract liabilities arerecognised as revenue when the Company performsunder the contract. The Company does not expectto have any contracts where the period between thetransfer of the promised goods or services to thecustomer and payment by the customer exceedsone year. As a consequence, the Company doesnot adjust any of the transaction prices for the timevalue of money.
Trade receivables
Trade receivables are amounts due from customersfor goods sold in the ordinary course of businessand reflects Company's unconditional right toconsideration (that is, payment is due only on thepassage of time). Trade receivables are recognisedinitially at the transaction price as they do not containsignificant financing components. The Companyholds the trade receivables with the objective ofcollecting the contractual cash flows and thereforemeasures them subsequently at amortised cost usingthe effective interest method, less loss allowance.
Transfer of trade receivables
The Company transfers certain trade receivablesunder bill discounting arrangements with banks. Thesetransferred receivables do not qualify for derecognitionas the Company retains the credit risk with respectto these transferred receivables due to the existenceof the recourse arrangement. Consequently, theproceeds received from such transfers with recoursearrangements are recorded as borrowings from banksand classified under current borrowings.
Interest income from financial assets is recognised,when no significant uncertainty as to measurabilityor collectability exists, on a time proportion basistaking into account the amount outstanding and theapplicable interest rate, using the effective interestrate method (EIR).
Short- term employee benefit obligations aremeasured on an undiscounted basis and areexpensed as the relative service is provided. A
liability is recognised for the amount expectedto be paid e.g., under short-term cash bonus, ifthe Company has a present legal or constructiveobligation to pay this amount as a result ofpast service provided by the employee, and theamount of obligation can be estimated reliably.
A defined contribution plan is a post-employmentbenefit plan under which an entity pays fixedcontributions into separate entities and willhave no legal or constructive obligation to payfurther amounts. Obligations for contributionsto defined contribution plans are recognised asan employee benefits expense in the standalonestatement of profit and loss in the period duringwhich services are rendered by employees.
The Company pays fixed contribution togovernment administered provident fund schemeat predetermined rates. The contributions to thefund for the year are recognised as expenseand are charged to the standalone statement ofprofit and loss.
A defined benefit plan is a post-employmentbenefit plan other than a defined contributionplan. The Company's liability towards gratuity isin the nature of defined benefit plan.
The Company's net obligation in respect ofdefined benefit plan is calculated separatelyby estimating the amount of future benefitthat employees have earned in return for theirservice in the current and prior periods; thatbenefit is discounted to determine its presentvalue. Any unrecognised past service costs arededucted. The discount rate is based on theprevailing market yields of Indian governmentsecurities as at the reporting date that havematurity dates approximating the terms of theCompany's obligations and that are denominatedin the same currency in which the benefits areexpected to be paid.
The liability recognised in the standalonebalance sheet for defined benefit plans is thepresent value of the defined benefit obligation(DBO) at the reporting date less the fair valueof plan assets.
The calculation is performed annually by aqualified actuary using the projected unit creditmethod. When the calculation results in a benefitto the Company, the recognised asset is limited to
the total of any unrecognised past service costs.Any actuarial gains or losses are recognised inother comprehensive income in the period inwhich they arise.
Benefits under the Company's leave encashmentconstitute other long-term employee benefit.
The employees can carry forward a portion of theunutilised accrued compensated absences andutilise it in future service periods or receive cashcompensation on termination of employment.The liabilities for leave balance are not expectedto be settled wholly within 12 months after theend of the period in which the employees renderthe related service. The benefit is discounted todetermine its present value. The discount rate isbased on the prevailing market yields of Indiangovernment securities as at the reporting datethat have maturity dates approximating the termsof the Company's obligations. The obligation ismeasured on the basis of independent actuarialvaluation using the projected unit credit method.
The obligations are presented as non currentliabilities in the standalone balance sheet as theentity has a right to defer the settlement for atleast twelve months after the reporting period.
The Company recognises compensation expenserelating to share based payments in accordance withInd AS 102, 'Share-based payment'. Stock optionsgranted by the Company to its employees andemployees of the subsidiaries are accounted as equitysettled options. In respect of the options granted to theemployees of the Company, the estimated fair valueof options granted that is determined on the date ofgrant, is charged to standalone statement of profit andloss on a straight-line basis over the vesting periodof options, with a corresponding increase in equity.The total amount to be expensed is determined byreference to the fair value of the options granted:
(i) including any market performance conditions
(ii) excluding the impact of any service and non¬market performance vesting conditions
(iii) including the impact of any non-vesting conditions
In respect of the options granted to the employees ofthe subsidiary companies, the estimated fair value ofoptions granted that is determined on the date of grant,is considered investment in the subsidiary company,
on a straight-line basis over the vesting period ofoptions, with a corresponding increase in equity.
At the end of each period, the entity revises itsestimates of the number of options that are expectedto vest based on the non-market vesting and serviceconditions. It recognises the impact of the revisionto original estimates, if any, in profit or loss, withcorresponding adjustment to equity.
Company as a lessee
The Company's lease asset classes primarily consistof property leases. The Company assesses whether acontract contains a lease, at inception of a contract. Acontract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveysthe right to control the use of an identified asset for aperiod of time in exchange for consideration. To assesswhether a contract conveys the right to control the useof an identified asset, the Company assesses whether:
(i) the contract involves the use of an identified asset;
(ii) the Company has substantially all of theeconomic benefits from use of the asset throughthe period of the lease; and
(iii) the Company has the right to direct theuse of the asset.
At the date of commencement of the lease, theCompany recognises a right-of-use asset ("ROU”) and acorresponding lease liability for all lease arrangements inwhich it is a lessee, except for leases with a term of twelvemonths or less (short-term leases) and low value leases.For these short-term and low value leases, the Companyrecognises the lease payments as an operating expenseon a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Certain lease arrangements include the options to extendor terminate the lease before the end of the lease term.ROU assets and lease liabilities includes these optionswhen it is reasonably certain that they will be exercised.
The right-of-use assets are initially recognised at cost, whichcomprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted forany lease payments made at or prior to the commencementdate of the lease plus any initial direct costs less any leaseincentives. They are subsequently measured at cost lessaccumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated from thecommencement date on a straight-line basis over the shorterof the lease term and useful life of the underlying asset.
The lease liability is initially measured at amortised costat the present value of the future lease payments. The
lease payments are discounted using the interest rateimplicit in the lease or, if not readily determinable, usingthe incremental borrowing rates in the country of domicileof these leases. Lease liabilities are re-measured witha corresponding adjustment to the related right-of-useasset if the Company changes its assessment if whetherit will exercise an extension or a termination option.
Income-tax expense comprises current and deferredtax. Current tax expense is recognised in thestandalone statement of profit and loss except to theextent that it relates to items recognised directly inother comprehensive income or equity, in which case itis recognised in other comprehensive income or equity.
Current tax is the expected tax payable on thetaxable income for the year, using tax rates enactedor substantively enacted and as applicable at thereporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable inrespect of previous years.
Deferred tax is recognised using the balance sheetmethod, providing for temporary differences betweenthe carrying amounts of assets and liabilities forfinancial reporting purposes and the amounts usedfor taxation purposes. Deferred tax is measured at thetax rates that are expected to be applied to temporarydifferences when they reverse, based on the laws thathave been enacted or substantively enacted by thereporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities areoffset if there is a legally enforceable right to offsetcurrent tax liabilities and assets, and they relate toincome taxes levied by the same tax authority.
Deferred tax is recognised in the standalone statementof profit and loss except to the extent that it relatesto items recognised directly in other comprehensiveincome or equity, in which case it is recognised in othercomprehensive income or equity.
A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that itis probable that future taxable profits will be availableagainst which the temporary difference can be utilised.Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reportingdate and are reduced to the extent that it is no longerprobable that the related tax benefit will be realised.
In accordance with Ind AS 108, the operating segmentsused to present segment information are identified onthe basis of internal reports used by the Company'smanagement to allocate resources to the segmentsand assess their performance. The Board of Directorsis collectively the Company's 'Chief Operating DecisionMaker' or 'CODM' within the meaning of Ind AS 108.
Equity investments in joint venture and subsidiariesare measured at cost. The investments are reviewedat each reporting date to determine whether thereis any indication of impairment considering theprovisions of Ind AS 36 'Impairment of Assets'. If anysuch indication exists, policy for impairment of non¬financial assets is followed.
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise toa financial asset of one entity and a financial liability orequity instrument of another entity.
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial assets are recognised initially atfair value. Transaction costs that are directlyattributable to the acquisition or issue offinancial assets (other than financial assets atfair value through profit or loss) are added toor deducted from the fair value of the financialassets, as appropriate, on initial recognition.However, trade receivables that do not contain asignificant financing component are measuredat transaction price in accordance with Ind AS115. Transaction costs of financial assets carriedat fair value through profit or loss are expensed inthe standalone statement of profit and loss.
Subsequent measurement
(i) Financial assets carried at amortised cost
A financial asset is subsequently measuredat amortised cost if it is held within abusiness model whose objective is to holdthe asset in order to collect contractualcash flows and the contractual terms of thefinancial asset give rise on specified datesto cash flows that are solely paymentsof principal and interest on the principalamount outstanding.
(ii) Financial assets at fair value through othercomprehensive income (FVOCI)
A financial asset is subsequently measuredat fair value through other comprehensiveincome if it is held within a business modelwhose objective is achieved by both collectingcontractual cash flows and selling financialassets and the contractual terms of the financialasset give rise on specified dates to cash flowsthat are solely payments of principal andinterest on the principal amount outstanding.
(iii) Financial assets at fair value through profitor loss (FVTPL)
A financial asset which is not classified in anyof the above categories are subsequentlyfair valued through profit or loss.
Derecognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable,a part of a financial asset or part of aCompany of similar financial assets) isprimarily derecognised (i.e. removed fromthe Company's balance sheet) when:
• The right to receive cash flows fromthe asset have expired, or
• The Company has transferred its rightsto receive cash flows from the assetor has assumed an obligation to paythe received cash flows in full withoutmaterial delay to a third party undera 'pass-through' arrangement andeither (a) the Company has transferredsubstantially all the risks and rewards ofthe asset, or (b) the Company has neithertransferred nor retained substantially allthe risks and rewards of the asset, buthas transferred control of the asset.
Impairment of financial assets
In accordance with Ind AS 109, theCompany use forward-looking informationto recognise expected credit losses (ECL)model' for measurement and recognition ofimpairment loss on the following financialassets and credit risk exposure:
(a) Financial assets that are debtinstruments, and are measuredat amortised cost e.g., loans, debtsecurities, deposits, trade receivablesand bank balance.
(b) Trade receivables using the lifetimeexpected credit loss model.
For recognition of impairment loss on otherfinancial assets and risk exposure, theCompany determines that whether therehas been a significant increase in the creditrisk since initial recognition. If credit riskhas not increased significantly, 12-monthECL is used to provide for impairmentloss. However, if credit risk has increasedsignificantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a
subsequent period, credit quality of theinstrument improves such that there is nolonger a significant increase in credit risksince initial recognition, then the entityreverts to recognising impairment lossallowance based on 12-month ECL.
The presumption under Ind AS 109 withreference to significant increases in creditrisk since initial recognition (when financialassets are more than 30 days past due), hasbeen rebutted and is not applicable to thecompany, as the company is able to collecta significant portion of its receivables thatexceed the due date.
Financial liabilities are classified, at initialrecognition, as financial liabilities at fair valuethrough profit or loss, borrowings, payables, or asderivatives designated as hedging instruments inan effective hedge, as appropriate. All financialliabilities are recognised initially at fair valueand, in the case of borrowings and payables,net of directly attributable transaction costs.The Company's financial liabilities include tradeand other payables, borrowings and derivativefinancial instruments.
The measurement of financial liabilities dependson their classification, as described below:
Financial liabilities at amortised cost
After initial measurement, such financial liabilitiesare subsequently measured at amortised costusing the EIR method. Gains and losses arerecognised in the standalone statement of profitand loss when the liabilities are derecognised aswell as through the EIR amortisation process.Amortised cost is calculated by taking into accountany discount or premium on acquisition and feesor costs that are an integral part of the EIR. TheEIR amortisation is included in finance costs inthe standalone statement of profit and loss. Thiscategory generally applies to borrowings, tradepayables and other contractual liabilities.
A financial liability is derecognised when theobligation under the liability is discharged orcancelled or expires. When an existing financialliability is replaced by another from the same
lender on substantially different terms, or the termsof an existing liability are substantially modified,such an exchange or modification is treated asthe derecognition of the original liability and therecognition of a new liability. The difference in therespective carrying amounts is recognised in thestandalone statement of profit and loss.
16.3 Offsetting
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and thenet amount is reported in the standalone balancesheet where there is a legally enforceable rightto offset the recognised amounts and there isan intention to settle on a net basis or realise theasset and settle the liability simultaneously. Thelegally enforceable right must not be contingenton future events and must be enforceable in thenormal course of business and in the event ofdefault, insolvency or bankruptcy of the Companyor the counterparty.
D. Significant accounting judgments, estimates andassumptions
The preparation of standalone financial statements requiresmanagement to make judgments, estimates and assumptionsthat may impact the application of accounting policies and thereported value of assets, liabilities, income, expenses and relateddisclosures concerning the items involved as well as contingentassets and liabilities at the balance sheet date. The estimatesand management's judgments are based on previous experienceand other factors considered reasonable and prudent in thecircumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed onan ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates arerecognised in the period in which the estimates are revisedand in any future periods affected.
In order to enhance understanding of the standalone financialstatements, information about significant areas of estimation,uncertainty and critical judgments in applying accountingpolicies that have the most significant effect on the amountsrecognised in the standalone financial statements is as under:
(1) Recognition of deferred tax assets
The extent to which deferred tax assets can berecognised is based on an assessment of theprobability of the Company's future taxable income(supported by reliable evidence) against which thedeferred tax assets can be utilised.
(2) Contingent liabilities
At each balance sheet date basis the managementjudgment, changes in facts and legal aspects, theCompany assesses the requirement of provisions
against the outstanding contingent liabilities. However,the actual future outcome may be different fromthis judgement.
The evaluation of applicability of indicators of impairment ofassets requires assessment of several external and internalfactors which could result in deterioration of recoverableamount of the assets. At each balance sheet date, basedon historical default rates observed over expected life,existing market conditions as well as forward lookingestimates, the management assesses the expected creditlosses on outstanding receivables. Further, managementalso considers the factors that may influence the credit riskof its customer base, including the default risk associatedwith industry and country in which the customer operates.
Management's estimate of the DBO is based on anumber of underlying assumptions such as standardrates of inflation, mortality, discount rate andanticipation of future salary increases. Variation inthese assumptions may significantly impact the DBOamount and the annual defined benefit expenses.
Management reviews its estimate of the useful lives ofdepreciable/amortisable assets at each reporting date,based on the expected utility of the assets. Uncertaintiesin these estimates relate to technical and economicobsolescence that may change the utilisation of assets.
The Company evaluates if an arrangement qualifiesto be a lease as per the requirements of Ind AS 116.Identification of a lease requires significant judgment.The Company uses significant judgement in assessingthe lease term (including anticipated renewals) and the
applicable discount rate. The Company determines thelease term as the non-cancellable period of a lease,together with both periods covered by an option toextend the lease if the Company is reasonably certain toexercise that option; and periods covered by an optionto terminate the lease if the Company is reasonablycertain not to exercise that option. In assessing whetherthe Company is reasonably certain to exercise anoption to extend a lease, or not to exercise an optionto terminate a lease, it considers all relevant facts andcircumstances that create an economic incentive forthe Company to exercise the option to extend the lease,or not to exercise the option to terminate the lease. TheCompany revises the lease term if there is a change inthe non-cancellable period of a lease.
Grants receivables are based on estimates for utilisationof the grant as per the regulations as well as analysingactual outcomes on a regular basis and compliancewith stipulated conditions. Changes in estimates ornon-compliance of stipulated conditions could lead tosignificant changes in grant income and are accountedfor prospectively over the balance life of the asset.
Management applies valuation techniques todetermine fair value of equity shares (where activemarket quotes are not available) and stock options.This involves developing estimates and assumptionsaround volatility, dividend yield which may affect thevalue of equity shares or stock options.
Estimates and judgements are continuously evaluated.They are based on historical experience and otherfactors including expectation of future events that mayhave a financial impact on the Company and that arebelieved to be reasonable under the circumstances.
c. The title deeds of all the immovable properties held by the Company (other than properties where the Company is thelessee and the lease agreements are duly executed in favour of the lessee), except for the following properties, for which theCompany's management is in the process of getting the registration in the name of the Company:
1. Freehold Land amounting H 989.54 lakhs is in held in the name of Haryana Ispat Private Limited
Further, For title deeds of the following immovable properties in the nature of land, which have been mortgaged as securityfor loans or borrowings taken by the Company, are lying with respective lenders.
a. The net carrying value of trade receivables is considered a reasonable approximation of fair value.
b. Refer note 24(a) for information on trade receivables pledged as security by the Company.
c. There are no unbilled receivables, hence the same is not disclosed in the ageing schedule.
d. No trade or other receivable are due from directors or other officers of the Company either severally or jointly with any otherperson. Nor any trade or other receivable are due from firms or private companies respectively in which any director is apartner, a director or a member
e. The carrying amounts of the trade receivables include receivables which are subject to a bill discounting arrangement with thebank. Under this arrangement, the Company has transferred the relevant receivables to the bank in exchange for cash. However,the Company retains the credit risk with respect to the transferred receivables due to the existence of recourse till the due dateof the relevant bills discounted. Accordingly, the Company continues to recognise the transferred receivables in their entiretyin its standalone balance sheet till the due date. The amount repayable under the bills discounting arrangement is presentedas unsecured current borrowings in note 24 - Current financial liabilities - borrowings. The Company considers that the held tocollect business model remains appropriate for these receivables and hence continues measuring them at amortised cost.
The relevant carrying amounts in respect of the bills discounting arrangement is as follows:
b. Terms/rights attached to equity shares
The Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of H 2 per share (31 March 2024: H 2 per share). Eachholder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The Company declares and pays dividend in Indian rupees.
During the year ended 31 March 2025, the amount of per share final dividend recognised as distributions to equity shareholdersis H 2 per share (31 March 2024: H 2 per share) amounting to H 720.48 lakh (previous year - H 720.48 lakh).
In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of theCompany, after distribution of all preferential amounts. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity sharesheld by the shareholders.
i) Capital reserve
Capital reserves represents proceeds of forfeited shares.
ii) Security premium
Securities premium is used to record the premium on issue of shares. The reserve is utilised in accordance with theprovisions of the Act.
iii) Share options outstanding account
The Company has implemented a share option scheme under which option to subscribe for the Company's share have beengranted to employees of the Company and its subsidiary companies. The reserve is used to recognise the value of equitysettled share options provided to such employees. See note 51 for further details.
iv) General reserve
Under the erstwhile Companies Act 1956, general reserve was created through an annual transfer of net income at aspecified percentage in accordance with Companies (Transfer of profits to Reserve) Rules,1975. Consequent to introductionof the Companies Act 2013, there is no such requirement to mandatorily transfer a specified percentage of the net profit togeneral reserve.
v) Retained earnings
Retained earnings are created from the profit / loss of the Company, as adjusted for distributions to owners, transfers toother reserves, etc.
vi) Equity instruments through other comprehensive income
The Company has elected to recognise changes in the fair value of certain investment in equity instruments in othercomprehensive income. These changes are accumulated in this reserve within equity.
a) The term loans (including current maturities) are secured by equitable mortgage of certain land and building at Plot No. 4, 5A,52, 53, 54 and 54A DLF Industrial Estate, Phase-I, Delhi - Mathura Road and factory land and building situated at 49 km stoneDelhi Mathura Road, Village Prithla, Tehsil-Palwal, Distt. Palwal, Haryana and Plot No 109-110, Vemgal Industrial Area, DistrictKolar, Bangalore, Karnataka and hypothecation of plant and machinery and other property, plant and equipment.
b) The terms and repayment profile of the term loans from banks is below:
(i) Term loan from Punjab National Bank carries an interest of 8.35% to 9.30% and is repayable in 60 monthly instalmentscommencing from August 2019 with last instalment due in May 2024.
(ii) Term loan from State Bank of India carries an interest of 8.70% to 9.00% and is repayable in 60 monthly instalmentscommencing from January 2020 with last instalment due in February 2029.
(iii) Term loans from HDFC Bank carry an interest in the range of 7.96% to 9.25% and are repayable in 51 - 60 monthlyinstalments commencing from October 2021 with last instalment due in November 2029.
c) There has been no default in servicing of loan during the year.
(i) This pertains to security deposits received from customers. Refer note 48.
(ii) During the current year, the Company has completed its assessment in relation to fulfillment of export obligation against oneof the license and paid the requisite duty amount against the un-fulfilled export obligation to the custom authorities. Owingto final settlement on account of payment of requisite duty, the remaining balance which pertained to the un-fulfilled exportobligation of H 152.21 had been transferred to Deferred grant income. The said balance will be amortized in the remaining lifeof property, plant and equipment against which such export obligation was made.
Further during the previous year ended 31 March 2024, expected liability amounting to H 601.71 lakh, reclassified to otherpayable upon filling of necessary application by the Company for the foreclosure of one license under EPCG scheme.Also refer note 27.
a) The cash credit facilities and working capital demand loan are secured by hypothecation of all inventories including thosein transit, receivables, book debts on pari passu basis, equitable mortgage of land and building situated at Plot No 4, 5A, 52,53,54 and 54A DLF Industrial Estate, Phase-I, Delhi- Mathura Road and factory land and building situated at 49 km stone DelhiMathura Road, Village Prithla, Tehsil-Palwal, Distt. Palwal, Haryana and Plot No 109-110, Vemgal Industrial Area, District Kolar,Bangalore, Karnataka.
b) The outstanding balance of cash credit facilities is repayable on demand and the rate of interest ranges between 8.30% to9.20% (31 March 2024: 7.95% to 9.00%) per annum.
c) The outstanding balance of working capital demand loan is repayable within a period of 90 days and the rate of interestranges between 6.90% to 7.20% (31 March 2024: 6.96% to 7.55%) per annum.
d) The cash credit facilities and working capital demand loans have been used for the specific purpose for which they are takenas at the year end.
e) The bills discounting facility from banks are secured by first charge on trade receivables subject to the billsdiscounting arrangement.
f) Details of quarterly statements of current assets filed by the Company with banks and reasons of material discrepancies :
i) Defined contribution plans
The Company makes fixed contribution towards provident fund and Employees' State Insurance (ESI) for qualifying employees.The provident fund plan is operated by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner and the Company is required to contributea specified percentage of payroll cost to fund the benefits. Similarly, the contribution is made in ESI at a specified percentageof payroll cost.
The Company recognised H 256.25 lakh (31 March 2024: H 234.82 lakh) for provident fund contributions and H 7.01 lakh(31 March 2024: H 12.54 lakh) for ESI & LWF contributions in the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss and included in"Employee benefits expenses" in note 33. The contribution payable to these plans by the Company is at rates specified in therules of the schemes.
ii) Defined benefit plansGratuity
Contribution to Gratuity funds- Life Insurance Corporation of India, Group Gratuity Scheme
The Company provides for gratuity for employees in India as per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Employees who are incontinuous service for a period of 5 years are eligible for gratuity. The amount of gratuity payable on retirement/terminationis the employees last drawn basic salary per month computed proportionately for 15 days salary multiplied for the numberof years of service. The gratuity plan is a funded plan and the Company makes contribution to recognised funds in India.
The unfunded gratuity obligation of directors is determined based on actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method.
Sensitivities due to mortality and withdrawals are not material. Hence, impact of change is not calculated above.
The sensitivity analysis above have been determined based on a method that extrapolates the impact on defined benefitobligation as a result of reasonable changes in key assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting year. This analysismay not be representative of the actual change in the defined benefit obligations as it is unlikely that the change inassumptions would occur in isolation of one another as some of the assumptions may be correlated.
The methods and types of assumptions used in preparing the sensitivity analysis did not change compared tothe previous year.
D) Risk exposure
i) Changes in discount rate
A decrease in discount yield will increase plan liabilities."
ii) Mortality table
The gratuity plan obligations are to provide benefits for the life of the member, so increases in life expectancy willresult in an increase in plan liabilities.
iii) Other long-term employee benefit plans
The Company provides for compensated absences to its employees. The employees can carry-forward a portion of theunutilized accrued compensated absences and utilise it in future service periods or receive cash compensation on terminationof employment. Since the compensated absences do not fall due wholly within twelve months after the end of the period inwhich the employees render the related service and are also not expected to be utilised wholly within twelve months after theend of such period, the benefit is classified as a other long-term employee benefit. The Company records an obligation for suchcompensated absences in the period in which the employee renders the services that increase this entitlement. The scheme isunfunded and liability for the same is recognised on the basis of actuarial valuation. A provision of H 70.38 lakh (31 March 2024:H 75.98 lakh) for the year have been made on the basis of actuarial valuation as at the year end and debited to the StandaloneStatement of Profit and Loss. As at 31 March 2025, provision for compensated absences amounts to H 196.10 lakh (31 March2024 - H 177.58 lakh) presented as provisions for employee benefit obligations in note 21 - Provisions.
In accordance with Ind AS 108 'Operating Segments', the Board of Directors of the Company, being the chief operating decisionmaker of the Company has determined "Automotive components" as the only operating segment. Further, in terms of paragraph31 of Ind AS 108, entity wide disclosures have been presented below:
Entity wide disclosures
A. Information about products and services
The Company is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of one product line i.e. "Automotive Components" primarilyused in the automobile industry. Therefore, product wise revenue disclosure is not applicable.
B. Information about geographical area
The major sales of the Company are made to customers which are domiciled in India. Information concerning principalgeographic areas is as follows
A. Capital commitment:
(i) Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on the capital account and not provided for in the books ofaccount (net of capital advances) H 701.18 lakhs (H 276.10 lakhs as at 31 March 2024).
B. Contingent liabilities and other commitments
a) Service tax demand amounting to H 106.04 lakh for the period April 2014 to June 2017 was due to disallowance ofthe Cenvat credit on outward transportation of final product to the buyer's premises. Representation against theaforementioned demand were filed before the Joint Commissioner of Central Tax, Faridabad, Haryana. On 4 June2021, the Company had received an unfavourable order from the Joint Commissioner. On 2 August 2021, the Companyhad filed an appeal against the aforesaid order with the Commissioner Appeals, however, the Company had receivedan unfavorable order from the Commissioner Appeals vide order dated 25 February 2022. The Company had filedan appeal, on 26 May 2022, against the said demand/order with Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal('CESTAT'), Chandigarh and remains confident of getting a relief against the said order.
b) Interest amounting to H 82.65 lakh (31 March 2024 - H 73.71 lakh) on the demands raised by excise authorities has beencalculated by the Company based on the demand cum show-cause notices pending adjudication.
c) Demand under GST amounting to H 50.00 lakh was raised vide show cause notice reference no. ZD060922013840Mdated 21 September 2022, pertaining to mismatch of input tax credit in GSTR-3B and GSTR-2A/2B for the financial year2019-20. The Company has submitted reply to the said show cause notice vide letter dated 27 October 2022. In currentyear, the favourable order has been received from Excise and Taxation officer stating that the proceedings have beendropped in relation to the reply submitted by the company.
d) Appeals filed before Commissioner of Income tax (CIT) for demands under Income Tax Act 1961 in AY 2013-14, 2016¬17, 2018-19 and 2020-21. The appeals have not yet been disposed off by CIT and the company expects a favorablechance of getting the relief against these orders.
The Company has no other material contingent liabilities other than those disclosed above, which could devolveupon the Company.
It is not practicable for the Company to estimate the timings of the cash flows, if any, in respect of the above pendingresolution of the respective proceedings. The Company has assessed that it is only possible, but not probable, thatoutflow of economic resources will be required in respect of the above proceedings.
The Company has elected not to recognise a lease liability for short-term leases (leases with an expected term of 12 months or less)or for leases of low value assets. Payments made under such leases are expensed on a straight-line basis. The Company does nothave any liability to make variable lease payments for the right-to-use the underlying asset recognised in the financial statements.
The expense relating to payments not included in the measurement of the lease liability for short term leases is H 100.69 lakhs(31 March 2024 - H 56.73 lakhs). At 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024, the Company is not committed to any liability towardsshort-term leases.
Total cash outflow for leases for the year ended 31 March 2025 was H138.12 lakhs (31 March 2024 - H 94.62 lakhs) [includingH 100.69 lakhs (31 March 2024 - H 56.73 lakhs) paid towards the aforementioned short-term leases].
In accordance with the requirement of Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS) 24 "Related Party Disclosures”, name of the relatedparty, related party relationship, transactions and outstanding balances including commitments where control exists and withwhom transactions have taken place during the reported period are as follows:
1) The sale to and purchase from and other transactions with related party are made on terms equivalent to those thatprevail in arm 's length transaction.
2) Outstanding balances at the year-end are unsecured and interest free and settlement occurs in cash.
3) The remuneration to the Key managerial personnel does not include the provisions made for Gratuity as they aredetermined to the company as a whole
4) The Company Secretary (CS) of the Company resigned with effect from 13 March 2025. In accordance with Section203(4) of the Companies Act, 2013, the resultant vacancy is required to be filled by the Company within six months.The Company is in the process of identifying a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy in compliance with applicableregulatory timelines.
(a) Financial instruments by category
Derivative financial instruments and investment in mutual funds are measured at fair value through profit or loss.Investment in equity instruments (except investments in subsidiaries) are measured at fair value through othercomprehensive income. Other than the aforementioned, all other financial assets and liabilities viz. security deposits,cash and cash equivalents, other bank balances, interest receivable, other receivables, trade payables, employee relatedliabilities and borrowings, are measured at amortised cost.
This section explains the judgments and estimates made in determining the fair values of the financial instrumentsthat are (a) recognised and measured at fair value and (b) measured at amortised cost and for which fair values aredisclosed in the standalone financial statements. To provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs used indetermining fair value, the Company has classified its financial instruments into the three levels prescribed under theaccounting standard. An explanation of each level follows underneath the table.
The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financials liabilities, includingtheir levels of in the fair value hierarchy:
*The equity securities which are not held for trading, and for which the Company has made an irrevocable election at initial recognition to recognisechanges in fair value through OCI rather than profit or loss as this is strategic investment and the Company considered this to be more relevant.
The Company has an established control framework with respect to the measurement of fair values. The finance andaccounts team that has overall responsibility for overseeing all significant fair value measurements and reports directlyto the board of directors. The team regularly reviews significant unobservable inputs and valuation adjustments. If thirdparty information, such as broker quotes or pricing services, is used to measure fair values, then the team assesses theevidence obtained from the third parties to support the conclusion that these valuations meet the requirements of IndAS, including the level in the fair value hierarchy in which the valuations should be classified. Significant valuation issuesare reported to the Company's board of directors.
Fair values are categorised into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuationtechniques as follows.
Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly(i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices)
Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
There have been no transfers within the levels for the year ended 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024.
The carrying amounts of short-term trade and other receivables, trade payables, cash and cash equivalents and otherbank balances are considered to be the same as their fair values, due to their short-term nature.
For other financial liabilities/ assets that are measured at amortised cost, the carrying amounts are considered equal totheir respective fair values.
II. Financial risk management
The Company's principal financial liabilities comprise borrowings, lease liabilities, trade payables and other payables. TheCompany's principal financial assets include trade and other receivables, investments and cash and bank balances that itderives directly from its operations.
The Company has exposure to the following risks arising from financial instruments:
- credit risk;
- liquidity risk; and
- market risk"
This note presents information about the Company's exposure to each of the above risks, the Company's objectives, policiesand processes for measuring and managing risk.
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails tomeet its contractual obligations resulting in a financial loss to the Company. Credit risk arises principally from tradereceivables, loans and advances, cash and cash equivalents and deposits with banks.
The Company primarily sells high tensile cold forged fasteners to bulk customers comprising mainly automotivemanufacturers operating in India and outside India. The Company's exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by theindividual characteristics of each customer. However, management also considers the factors that may influence thecredit risk of its customer base, including the default risk of the industry and country in which customers operate.
Cash and cash equivalents and other bank balances of the Company are held with banks which have high externalrating. The Company considers that its cash and cash equivalents and other bank balances have low credit risk basedon the external credit ratings of the counterparties.
The Company provides loans to its employees and furnish security deposit to various parties for electricity,communication, etc.. The Company considers that its loans have low credit risk or negligible risk of default as the partiesare well established entities and have strong capacity to meet the obligations. Other financial assets majorly includesreceivables from scrap sales wherein the Company monitors the credit risk of the respective customer/dealers on thebasis of the individual characteristics of the customer/dealer and any default risk or increased credit risk in the past.
The Company has invested in unquoted equity instruments of its subsidiaries and other company. The managementactively monitors the operation of subsidiaries which affect investments. The Company does not expect thecounterparty to fail in meeting its obligations other than those specifically considered as impairment allowance as perthe management's assessment.
Plan assets
The Company has taken gratuity insurance policy from LIC of India for funding of its employee benefit obligations, LICof India generally invest in securities of high credit rating.
(a) Exposure to credit risk
The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure tocredit risk at the reporting date is:
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates will affect theCompany's income. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures withinacceptable parameters, while optimising the return.
The Board of directors is responsible for setting up of policies and procedures to manage market risks of the Company.The Company is carrying out imports of certain raw materials and capital goods and exports finished goods which aredenominated in the currency other than the functional currency of the Company which exposes it to foreign currencyrisk. In order to minimise the risk, the Company executes forwards contract with respect to purchases and sales madein currency other than its functional currency, the foreign exchange exposure of the Company is ascertained on thebasis of the progress billings and purchase orders issued.
The Company's objectives when managing capital are to:
- safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefitsfor other stakeholders; and
- maintain an appropriate capital structure of debt and equity.
The management assesses the capital requirements in order to maintain an efficient overall financing structure. The Companymanages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristicsof the underlying assets. The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.
The Company monitors capital on the basis of its gearing ratio which is net debt divided by total equity. Net debt comprises ofnon-current and current borrowings less cash and cash equivalents. Equity includes equity share capital and other equity that aremanaged as capital. The gearing ratio at the end of the reporting periods are as follows:
(f) Satisfaction of performance obligations
The Company's revenue is derived from the single performance obligation to transfer primarily hi-tensile fasteners underarrangements in which the transfer of control of the products and the fulfilment of the Company's performance obligationoccur at the same time. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the Company has transferred control of thegoods to the buyer and the buyer obtains the benefits from the goods, the potential cash flows and the amount of revenue(the transaction price) can be measured reliably, and it is probable that the Company will collect the consideration to which itis entitled to in exchange for the goods.
Whether the customer has obtained control over the asset depends on when the goods are made available to the carrier orthe buyer takes possession of the goods, depending on the delivery terms. In case of the Company's operations, generallythe criteria to recognize revenue has been met when its products are delivered to its customers or to a carrier who willtransport the goods to its customers, this is the point in time when the Company has completed its performance obligations.Revenue is measured at the transaction price of the consideration received or receivable, the amount the Company expectsto be entitled to.
Payment terms
The sale of goods is typically made under credit payment terms differing from customer to customer and rangesbetween 0-60 days.
Variable considerations associated with such sales
Periodically, the Company enters into volume or other rebate programs where once a certain volume or other conditions aremet, it refunds the customer some portion of the amounts previously billed or paid. For such arrangements, the Companyonly recognizes revenue for the amounts it ultimately expects to realise from the customer. The Company estimates thevariable consideration for these programs using the most likely amount method or the expected value method, whicheverapproach best predicts the amount of the consideration based on the terms of the contract and available information andupdates its estimates each reporting period.
9 Details of disclosure pursuant to Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing, Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 anddisclosure under section 186(4) of the Act:
# The corporate guarantee given on behalf of the subsidiary company is in relation to the short term borrowings and term loans availed by the subsidiary company.
50 The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 13 May 2025, have recommended a final dividend of H 2.5 per share (face value of H 2per share) for the financial year 2024-25, which is subject to the approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
During the previous year ended 31 March 2024, the Company vide resolution dated 30 October 2023, approved the 'STL-EmployeeStock Option Plan-2023'. The Employee Stock Option Plan ('ESOP') is introduced to provide employees of the Company andits subsidiary companies, with an additional incentive based on productivity and performance and thereby to motivate themto contribute to the overall corporate growth and profitability. The Company aims to make the overall compensation structureattractive to attract, retain and suitably reward the employees and unify the interests of the Company's personnel and shareholders.
Under the plan, options granted to the employees shall vest on satisfying time-based eligibility criteria, which shall not be earlierthan one year and not later than the maximum period of five years from the date of the grant of the options. The options whichhave vested can be exercised by the eligible employees within a period of ten years from the date of vesting. When exercisable,each option is convertible into one equity share.
Below is a summary of options granted under the plan:
Expected volatility during the expected life of the options is estimated using the historical volatility of the equity shares of theCompany during the period equivalent to the expected life of the options from the grant date. As the options are vesting ongraded basis, the expected volatility has been estimated for each tranche of the options vested using the historical volatility of theCompany during the period equivalent to the expected life of each tranche of the options.
Since, the 640,431 options are issued to an employee of the subsidiary company as on 31 January 2024 and the Companyhas an obligation to settle the options provided to the subsidiary's employees by providing the Company's equity shares, theCompany has measured its obligation with a credit to share option outstanding reserve amounting to H 1118.88 lakhs during theyear (previous year - H 199.69 lakhs) in accordance with Ind AS 102, Share based payments, with a corresponding debit to theCompany's investment in the subsidiary company.
Pursuant to the ESOP Plan 2023, 1,60,107 options have been granted to an employee of a subsidiary company which were vestedon 31st January 2025 and were subsequently exercised by employee. Based on the Exercise Letter, Nomination and RemunerationCommittee recommendation, and Board approval of Sterling Tools Limited, the equity shares have been allotted to the employee.
52 The Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi Bench, vide order dated 27 March 2025 ("Order”), has approved the Schemeof Amalgamation of Haryana Ispat Private Limited ('Wholly Owned Subsidiary”) with Sterling Tools Limited ("Company”) with effectfrom 01 April 2024 ("Appointed Date”) and the Order was filed by the Company with the Registrar of Companies, NCT of Delhi andHaryana on 23 April 2025.
The Company has given effect to the scheme in the standalone financial statements. Further, as per the requirements of AppendixC to Ind AS 103 "Business Combination”, the comparative periods have been restated as if the common control businesscombination had occurred from beginning of the preceding period presented i.e. 01 April 2023, irrespective of the actual date ofthe combination. The impact of the aforesaid merger is not material to the standalone financial statements.
53 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has prescribed a requirement for companies under the proviso to Rule 3(1) of theCompanies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 inserted by the Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules, 2021 requiring companies, whichuses accounting software for maintaining its books of account, shall use only such accounting software which has a feature ofrecording audit trail of each and every transaction, creating an edit log of each change made in the books of account along withthe date when such changes were made and ensuring that the audit trail cannot be disabled.
For the year ended 31 March 2025, the Company uses an accounting software for maintenance of books of account, whichrecords the logs for all the transactions and edit logs for the changes therein. However, the edit logs of events for the changesdirectly at the database level and application level was enabled at certain specific areas/tables except for Fixed Asset Register.Furthermore, the audit trail has been preserved by the Company as per the statutory requirements for record retention.
Further, accounting software used for payroll processing of the Company is operated by a third party software service providerand the availability of audit trail (edit logs) are covered in the 'Independent Service Auditor's Assurance Report on the Descriptionof Controls, their Design and Operating Effectiveness' ('Type 2 report' issued in accordance with ISAE 3000 (Revised), AssuranceEngagements Other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information). Also, the audit trail has been preserved by theCompany as per the statutory requirements for record retention.
Also, the merged company, Haryana Ispat Private Limited used accounting software for maintenance of books of account, has afeature of recording audit trail facility except that the audit trail feature was not operative from period 01 April 2024 to 08 May 2024.Furthermore, in the previous year, the books of accounts of the Company are maintained manually, accordingly, audit trail could notbe preserved by the Company as per the statutory requirements for record retention.
(i) The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against theCompany for holding any Benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 (45 of 1988) and the rulesmade thereunder.
(ii) The Company has not been declared willful defaulter by any bank or financial institutions or other lenders.
(iii) The Company does not have any transactions with companies struck off under section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 orsection 560 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(iv) The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with Registrar of Companies ('ROC')beyond the statutory period.
(v) The Company has complied with number of layers prescribed under clause (87) of section 2 of the Act read with Companies(Restriction on number of Layers) Rules, 2017.
(vi) The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities(Intermediaries) with the understanding that the intermediary shall:
- directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of theCompany (Ultimate Beneficiaries); or
- provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(vii) The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Funding Party) with theunderstanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Company shall:
- directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of theFunding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries); or
- provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(viii) The Company does not have any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrenderedor disclosed as income during the current and preceding year in the tax assessments under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (suchas, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961).
(ix) The Company has not traded or invested in crypto currency or virtual currency during the current and the precedingfinancial year.
55 Previous year figures have been regrouped/reclassified, where necessary, to conform to the current year classification. The impactof such reclassification/regrouping is not material to the standalone financial statements.
As per our report of even date attached.
For Walker Chandiok & Co LLP For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Chartered Accountants Sterling Tools Limited
Firm Registration No. 001076N/N500013
Partner Director Managing Director
Membership no. 508685 DIN : 00027214 DIN : 00125825
Place: Faridabad Pankaj Gupta
Date: 13 May 2025 Chief Financial Officer