We have audited the Standalone financial statements of RAMCO INDUSTIRES LIMITED (“the Company”), which comprise the Standalone
Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2025, the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss, the Standalone Statement of changes in Equity and
the Standalone Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended on that date, and notes to the standalone financial statements, including
a summary of material accounting policies and other explanatory information (herein after referred to as “the Standalone Financial
Statements”)
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the aforesaid standalone financial
statements give the information required by the Companies Act 2013 (“the Act”) in the manner so required and give a true and fair view
in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India, of the state of affairs of the Company as at March 31, 2025,
and the profit and total comprehensive income, changes in equity and its cash flows for the year ended on that date.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing (SAs) specified under section 143(10) of the Companies Act,
2013. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the standalone
Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the Code of Ethics issued by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the standalone
financial statements under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules there under, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the Code of Ethics. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the standalone
financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the standalone financial
statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. We have
determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report.
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S. No.
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Key Audit Matter
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Auditor’s Response
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1
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Evaluation of uncertain Tax Position/ Other
contingent liabilities
The Company has material uncertain tax position
in respect of possible or actual taxation disputes,
litigations, claims and other contingent liabilities.
The provisions are estimated using a significant
degree of management judgment in interpreting
the various relevant rules, regulations and
practices and in considering precedents in various
legal forums.
(Refer to Note No. 40.2.1 and 40.2.10 to the
Standalone Financial Statements)
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Principal Audit Procedures
The Audit addressed this Key Audit Matter by assessing the adequacy
of tax provisions by reviewing the management’s underlying
assumptions in estimating the tax provisions and the possible outcome
of the disputes.
We reviewed the significant litigations and claims and discussed with
the Company’s legal counsel, external advisors about their views
regarding the likely outcome and magnitude of and exposure to
relevant litigation and claims.
We also reviewed the relevant judgments and the opinions given by
the Company’s advisers, which were relied on by the management
for such claims.
Furthermore we assessed the adequacy and appropriateness of the
disclosures in the Standalone financial statements.
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Existence and impairment of Trade Receivables
Trade Receivables are significant to the Company’s
financial statements. The Collectability of trade
receivables is a key element of the Company’s
working capital management, which is managed
on an ongoing basis by its management. Due to
the nature of the Business, the requirements of
customers and various contract terms are in place,
there is a risk that the carrying values may not
reflective of their recoverable amounts as at the
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Principal Audit Procedures:
We performed audit procedures on the assessment of trade receivables,
which included substantive testing of revenue transactions, obtaining
trade receivable external confirmations and testing the subsequent
payments received. Assessing the impact of impairment on trade
receivables requires judgment and we evaluated management’s
assumptions in determining the provision for impairment of trade
receivables, by analyzing the ageing of receivables, assessing
significant overdue individual trade receivables and specific local
risks, combined with the legal documentations, where applicable.
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Key Audit Matter
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Auditor’s Response
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reporting date, which would require an impairment
provision. Where there are indicators of
impairment, the Company undertakes assessment
of the recoverability of the amounts. Given the
magnitude and inherent uncertainty involved in
the judgment, estimating impairment assessment
of trade receivables, we have identified this as a
key audit matter.
(Refer to Note No. 13 to the Standalone Financial
Statements)
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We also reviewed the system of obtaining monthly confirmation from
the customers, which are kept in electronic mode by the Company.
We tested the timing of revenue and trade receivables recognition
based on the terms agreed with the customers. We also reviewed, on
a sample basis, terms of the contract with the customers, invoices
raised, etc., as a part of our audit procedures.
Furthermore we assessed the adequacy and appropriateness of the
disclosures in the standalone financial statements.
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Information Other than the Standalone Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report Thereon
The Company’s Management and Board of Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the
information included in the Company’s annual report, Board’s Report including Annexure to Board’s Report, Business Responsibility
and Sustainability Report, Corporate Governance and Report on CSR activities, and Shareholders information but does not include the
standalone financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the standalone financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance
conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the standalone financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so,
consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the standalone financial statements or our knowledge obtained
during the course of our audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required
to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Management’s Responsibility for the Standalone Financial Statements
The Company’s Management and Board of Directors are responsible for the matters stated in section 134(5) of the Act with respect to
the preparation of these standalone financial statements that give a true and fair view of the financial position, financial performance
including other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows of the Company in accordance with the Indian Accounting
Standards (Ind AS) prescribed under Section 133 of Companies Act 2013 read with relevant rules issued there under and accounting
principles generally accepted in India. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with
the provisions of the Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities;
selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
and design, implementation and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, that were operating effectively for ensuring
the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, relevant to the preparation and presentation of the standalone financial
statements that give a true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the standalone financial statements, Management and Board of Directors are responsible for assessing the Company’s
ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of
accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to
do so.
Those Board of Directors are also responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Standalone Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the standalone financial statements as a whole are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high
level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SAs will always detect a material misstatement
when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could
reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these standalone financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the
audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the standalone financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design
and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from
error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal controls relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances. Under section 143(3)(i) of the Companies Act, 2013, we are also responsible for expressing our opinion on whether
the Company has adequate internal financial controls with reference to standalone financial statements in place and the operating
effectiveness of such controls.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures
made by management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence
obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s
ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our
auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the standalone financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify
our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future
events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the standalone financial statements, including the disclosures, and
whether the standalone financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair
presentation.
Materiality is the magnitude of misstatements in the standalone financial statements that, individually or in aggregate, makes it
probable that the economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable user of the standalone financial statements may be influenced.
We consider quantitative materiality and qualitative factors in (i) planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluating the results of
our work; and (ii) to evaluate the effect of any identified misstatements in the standalone financial statements.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and
significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding
independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our
independence, and where ever applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance
in the audit of the standalone financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these
matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare
circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so
would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
Other Matters
The Standalone Financial Statements includes financial performance of a foreign branch which reflects total assets of ' 172.89 Lakhs,
total revenue of ' 4.64 Lakhs and net cash inflow amounting to ' 14.95 Lakhs for the year ended on 31st March 2025, which was
audited by independent auditors in accordance with the regulations of that country and whose report has been furnished to us by
the management. The management has converted this financial information from accounting policies generally accepted in their
respective countries, to Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 and other
accounting policies generally accepted in India. We have audited these conversion adjustments made by the Management. These
financial statements and other financial information have been furnished to us by the management and has been considered in the
Standalone financial statements solely based on such audited financial statements.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 (“the Order”), issued by the Central Government of India in terms of sub¬
section (11) of section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013, we give in the Annexure A, a statement on the matters specified in paragraphs
3 and 4 of the Order, to the extent applicable.
As required by Section 143(3) of the Act, we report that:
(a) We have sought and obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were
necessary for the purposes of our audit.
(b) In our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it appears from our
examination of those books.
(c) The reports on the accounts of the branch offices of the Company audited under Section 143(8) of the Act by branch auditors
have been sent to us and have been properly dealt with by us in preparing this report.
(d) The Standalone Balance Sheet, the Standalone Statement of Profit and Loss including Other Comprehensive Income, the
Standalone Statement of changes in equity and the Standalone statement of Cash Flow dealt with by this Report are in
agreement with the books of account.
(e) In our opinion, the aforesaid standalone financial statements comply with the Indian Accounting Standards specified under
Section 133 of the Act, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
(f) On the basis of the written representations received from the directors as on 31stMarch, 2025 taken on record by the Board of
Directors, none of the directors is disqualified as on 31 March, 2025 from being appointed as a director in terms of Section 164
(2) of the Act.
(g) With respect to the adequacy of the internal financial controls over financial reporting of the Company and the operating
effectiveness of such controls, refer to our Standalone Report in “Annexure B”. Our report expresses an unmodified opinion on
the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the Company’s internal financial control over financial reporting.
(h) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with the requirements of Section 197(16)
of the Act, as amended
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the remuneration paid by the
Company to its directors during the year is in accordance with the provisions of section 197 of the Act.
(i) With respect to the other matters to be included in the Auditor’s Report in accordance with Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit
and Auditors) Rules, 2014, in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us:
i. The Company has disclosed the details of the pending litigations and its impact on the financial position in its standalone
financial statements in Note No. 40.2.1 to 40.2.10 of the Disclosures forming part of the Standalone Financial Statements
for the year ended 31st March 2025;
ii. The Company did not have any long-term contracts including derivative contracts for which there were any material
foreseeable losses.
iii. There has been no delay in transferring amounts, required to be transferred, to the Investor Education and Protection Fund
by the Company.
iv. (a) The Management has represented that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, no funds have been advanced or
loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or kind of funds) by the
Company to or in any other persons or entities, including foreign entities (“Intermediaries”), with the understanding,
whether recorded in writing or otherwise, that the Intermediary shall, directly or indirectly lend or invest in other
persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever (“Ultimate Beneficiaries”) by or on behalf of the Company or
provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(b) The Management has represented that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, no funds have been received by
the Company from any persons or entities, including foreign entities (“Funding Parties”), with the understanding,
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 (“Ultimate Beneficiaries”) by or on behalf of the Funding Parties or
provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(c) Based on the audit procedures performed that have been considered reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances,
nothing has come to our notice that has caused us to believe that the representations under sub-clause (i) and (ii) of
Rule 11(e), as provide under (a) and (b) above, contain any material mis-statement.
v. As stated in Note No. 54 to the Standalone financial statements, the final dividend proposed in the previous year, declared
and paid by the Company during the year is in accordance with Section 123 of the Act, as applicable. The Board of Directors
of the Company have proposed final dividend for the current year which is subject to the approval of the members at the
ensuing Annual General Meeting. Such dividend proposed is in accordance with section 123 of the Act, as applicable.
vi. Based on our examination, the Company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of accounts for the
financial year ended 31.03.2025, which has a feature of recording Audit Trail (edit Log) facility and the same has operated
throughout the year for all the relevant transactions recorded in the software systems. Further, during the course of our
audit we did not come across any instance of the Audit Trail feature being tampered with and the audit trail has been
preserved by the Company as per the statutory requirements for record retention.
For M/s. S R S V & Associates For M/s. Ramakrishna Raja and Co.,
Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountants
Firm Registration No.: 015041S Firm Registration No.: 005333S
V. RAJESWARAN M. VIJAYAN
Partner Partner
Membership No.: 020881 Membership No.: 026972
UDIN: 25020881BMKQGE2477 UDIN: 25026972BMGDZU7137
Place: Chennai
Date: 23rd May 2025
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