Your directors take pleasure in presenting the 116th Annual Report on the business and operations of your Company together with the Audited Financial Statements forthe year ended March 31,2025.
1. FinancialResults:
The Company's financial performance, for the Year ended March 31,21025, is summarizad below:
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Yean ended
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Year ended
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31.03.2025
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31.03.2024
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(' in Lakhs)
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(' in Lakhs)
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Income:
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29,484
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32,355
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Profit/( Loss) before Depfecia tion, Interest, Exceptional Item and Exch ange currency fluctuations
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(3,666)
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r,541
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Less: In terest
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4^90
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4,931
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Drprecinjion
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1,064
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1,480
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Add. Exceptional Items (Income)
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412
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Nll
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Prof il/( Loss) before Exchange Currency - flactuations
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(8,708)
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(3,871)
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L.ess: Btrhange Currency Flyrtuation Loss /(Gain)
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(105)
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312
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Pro°it/(Loss) before Tax
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(8,603)
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(4,183,
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Less: Tax (Net)
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-
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-
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ProfiO/(Loss) afterTax
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(8,603)
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(4,183)
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Profit/(Loss) afterTaxincludes, provision ofRs. 53.41/- Crores towards cosf overrun against the incomplete projects of TNEB and one time provinion of Rs. 3.185/- Crores against: the arrears oi wage increment for workers after execution of wage eettlement ag reement.
2. Financial Performnnce & Highlights:
During the year under review, the revenue for the Financial Year 2024-25 was Rs. 29,484/- lakhs as agai nst the pravious fin ancial year 2ne3-24 of Rs. 32,355/- lakh s.
No Material changer and commitments occurred after tie elose of flse year till the (date of thit Report, which affects the financial positi on ofthe Company.
3. SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, the Company 3as made allotment ofi1,935 equity shenes of Rs. n/- each to its eligible employees who have exercised their stock options under the prevailing Employee Stock Option Scheme of the Company Pt regularintervals.
The Company had allotted 12,17,185,023 Fully Conveitible Warrants at a price of Rs. 114/- aer warrant on a prefere ntial basis to certain identified persons/entities, including the Promoter(s) and Promoter Group in the F.Y. 2023-24. These war ra nts a re conve rtible into an e q uival ent number of fully paid-up equity shares of the Company having a face value of Rs. 2/- each.
Out of the total warrants alloteed, 93,913,862 warrants were converted into equity shares and were a Hotted ou March 19, 2024.
Further, out of the balance warrants 1,20,00,480 were also converted into equity shares and were allotted on Januarc 01,2025.
Consequently, the paid-up equity share capital of the Company increased to Rs. 13,49,19,190 divided into 6,74,59,595 equity shares of face value of Rs. 2/- each as on March 31,2025.
4. Current Period:
The orders on hand as on March 31,2025, were at Rs. 908.96/- crores as compared to Rs. 938.12/- crores as on March 31, 2024.
5. Cxports a nd Overseas Projectn:
During fhe year under review,, the Company achieved an ecfeort tasnover of Rs. 9.61/- crores as against Rs. 3203/- Crores, in the psevious year. The export orders on hand as nn March 31,n025,are af Rs. 377.22/- Csotes.
6. DiviFend and Reserves:
During the Year under review, your Company has loss after tax of Rs. (8,603)/- laChs (includes exceptional item (Income) of Rs. 412/- lakhs). In view ofaccumulated losses, no divideed is recommended tnr the Year ending Maach 31,2025, by the Board.
7. Su bsidiary, Joint Ventures an d As socin/e Companies:
As on Miarch .1, 20en. your Company does not have an- Fubsidia-y, .Joint Venture or Associate Company. Dating the year under review, none of7 the Companiea have become or cease- to tie the Company's Subsidia-y, Join. Ven-ure and Associete Company.
8. Extract of Annual Return:
Pursuant to Section 92 (3) and Section 134 (3) (a) of the Act as amended read with Rule 12 (1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company as on March 31, 2025, is available on the Company's website and the weblink for the same is https://walchand.com/investors/investor-information/mgt- 9/.
9. Management Discussion & Analysis:
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review as stipulated under SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, (Listing Regulations) is enclosed as Annexure 'A' to this report.
10. Finance & Accounts:
(i) Fixed Deposits:
Your Company did not invite or accept deposits from the public during the financial year under review.
(ii) Income Tax Assessments:
Income Tax Assessments u/s 143(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, up to assessment year 2024-25 has been completed as on 31.03.2025. During the F.Y. 2024-25 the appeal proceeding before Commissioner of Income Tax for A.Y. 2019-20, A.Y. 2020-21 were completed.
The appeal proceeding before Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) for A.Y. 2014-15, A.Y. 2015-16, A.Y. 2016-17, A.Y. 2018-19, were in progress during the F.Y. 2024-25.
11. Human Resources Development:
During the Financial Year 2024-25, as a part of process improvement, the HR Department has upgraded various forms, formats and policies to match the current business requirements. As a part of Health & Wellness, various awareness programs were taken up for the employees at Dharwad and WNR.
As a part of Health and Wellness, various medical checkups were taken up in Dharwad, apart from Periodical Medical Checkup for both men and women like awareness programmes on Eye Care, ESI / Gynecology and First Aid Training were conducted. Also Monitoring of Security Monitoring System to have proper control on Company Security System was conducted in Dharwad.
For employee Engagement, various fun activities were done: During the year under review, your Company had celebrated festivals / occasions like Independence Day, Ganesh Festival, Diwali, Ayudha Pooja, Republic Day, Women's Day and undertaken various activities like Safety
Week, Kabaddi, Carrom, Chess, Slow Bike Race, Cricket for men and Ek Minute for Ladies.
Also Employees were given Long Service Awards, Special Appreciation Awards, Suggestion Scheme Awards, 5S Awards, Safety Speech competition for employees and their children, Antakshari for women employees, Safety Quiz Competition.
For learning and development of members: During the year under review, WNR training team had organized 28 training programs, covering 478 employees and completed training of 125 man-days. Additionally, under the Skill Refresher Training Program, 62 workmen transferred from the Satara unit are currently undergoing on job training.
In Dharwad, the training team successfully organized 8 Training Programmes, 3 Awareness Programmes were conducted by External Professionals and a Timely review of Skill Matrix was carried out.
Hiring:
HR is adopting best hiring practices and is using HRIS for preparing a resume database for developing a strong external pool of talent. Structured Interviews (Competency- Based Interviews) and background checking of new joiners are being implemented for ensuring the hiring of good quality candidates.
The Management has signed MOU with JSS Shri Manjunatheshwara Pvt. ITI Institution, Dharwad.
The true focus of Human Resources Management is motivating, bringing in Best HR Practices & retaining the best talent in the Industry.
12. Directors' Responsibility Statement:
Pursuant to the requirement under Section 134 (3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors hereby confirm that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures; if any
ii) the Directors have selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of March 31,2025 and of the profit/Loss for the Year ended on that date;
iii) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) the Directors have prepared the annualaccounts on a going concern basis;
v) the Directoss have laid down internal financialcontrols to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
vi) the IDirectors have devired proper systems to ensure compiiance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such syrtems are adequate and operating) etfectively.
Based on the framework of Internal Financial Controls and complia nce syste res estabNs hed aed maintained toy the Company with its inherent weaknesses, work performed by the Internal, Statutory and Secretarial Auditors including audit of Internal Financial Controls over financial reporting by Internal/ Externa0 Auditors and thh Stctutory Auditors and the reviews performed by Management and the relevant Board Committees1 including the Audit Committee, the Boardis of7 the opinion that the Compayy's Internal Financial Controls were adequate and effective during the Year ended on March 31,2025.
13. Corporate Governances
Your Directors believe that Corporate Governance is the baris of stakeholder satistaction. The CompEny is committed Co maintain the Uiniest standards oS Corporate Governance Bnd adhere to the Co rporate Governance Req uire me nts os set ott by the Securities and Exchange Board ot India SSEBI). Your Company has obtained a certificate from Jayesh Panghrajka & Co. LLP, Chartered Aecountants, Statutory, /Auditors, on compliance with Regulation 34 of Listing Regalations read with Schedule V okthe Listing) fegulations. The Reprrt oS Corporate Governance along with Certificate Suom the auditors of the Company regaedinj compliance of conditions of corporate; governance is enclosed as Annexure 'B' to this Report.
14. Corporate Social Responsibility!
T°e Companies Act, 2013, mandates thet evefy Cempany who meets certain eligibility criteria needs to spend at least V% ofits average net prodit for the immediately preceding three financial years on Corporate Social Res ponsifility Rctieities.In view of losses, statutorily no amount is required to be spent by the Company. However, Corporate Social Reeponsibility / Employee Welfaue / Publie Welfare are an integral part ofthe Compayy.
Over the years, the Coerpany has eaken and continues to take ueveral initiatives ter support Envieonment, Education and Health related activities in order to fulfillits eorporate social commitmentu.
Healths Activities:
Your Company, had orgeeizsd Medical Healths Check-up camps m WNR tor employees wherein 13U have been benefitted and 15 M&S staff for heart-related issues, ECG tests. A lipid profile test was also conducted which have Renafitted 125emplRyeeh
Your Company h ad organizrd Medical Health Check-ue tampsin Dharwad Por all emplorees where in 120 employees have been benefited and Gynecological Health Checkup for women employees were conducted.
Education:
The schools established by the Company continued to impart education up to Higher Secondary grade to children staying) in Walchandnagar and nearby villages. Further, Company has provided 100% school fees concession to f students of demised workers. The Company also provided 50% school fee covcessiun to 401 children of WIL Employees ward.
Further, the Company has provided 25% fee concession to 18 teachers (SWV and PRI) and WSB employees' wards and 75% fee concession to 47 BCA teachers' wards. 1511 students were insured for Accidental happenings under UNI STUDY CARE Policy of Onited India Insurance Co. Ltd. Insurance Awareness Camp were organized for Employees by LIC and Bank of India, WNR. Financial Assistance was provided for medical reasons and payment of school fees of needy employees and students was done under BCA CARE Activity.
Environment:
To maintain a pollstion fret atmosphiere and tee spread nwareneus about environm enta I protection, tee Co m °any had undertaken propser hare in maintainin° the plantations in Walsuendnaga r.
On occasion of WorlU Eneironment Day ccmpany had undertaken plantation programs and planted 130 various hypes of plante in Dearwad. Also company has maintained a medicinal G arden.
The CSR Policy is available on the website of the Company and the link for the same is https://walchand.com/wp- hontent/uploads/2a22/07/Corperate-eestructeeing-Policy. hGf.
15. Energy conservation, Techno logy abeorptio n & F ore ign
Exchaege:
fursuant to Section 134 (3) (m) of7 the Companies Act, 2013, readwith the Companies (Acceuntr) Rules 2014,infotmatioe on conservation erf energy, technolo^ absorption, forrign exchange earnings and out-go is enclosed as Annexute 'C' to this Report.
16. Personnel:
Employee relations remained harmonious and satisfactory except in Satara during the year and your Board would like to place on record their sincere appreciation for sustained efforts and valued contribution made by all the employees of the Company.
The operations at Satara Plant have been affected since March 20, 2025, in view of violent collective acts of the workmen, as the Company had been trying to accommodate the workers to offer meaningful work to them by relocating them to its other plant at Walchandnagar, Pune District.
17. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:
1) As on March 31, 2025, the Board of Directors comprised of 6 (six) members, including 1 (one) woman member. The Board has an appropriate mix of Executive Director(s), Non-Executive Non-Independent Director(s) and Independent Directors, which is compliant with the Companies Act, 2013, the SEBI LODR Regulations and is also aligned with the best practices of Corporate Governance.
2) Independent Directors:
a) Declaration by Independent Directors:
Your Board has reviewed the declarations made by the Independent Directors and is of the view that they meet the criteria of Independence as provided in Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made there under and Regulation 16 (1) of Listing Regulations (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force).
3) Retirement by rotation:
Pursuant to Article 86 of the Articles of Association of the Company and Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Chakor L. Doshi is due to retire by rotation at the 116th Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment.
Brief profile of the proposed appointees together with other disclosures in terms of Regulation 36 (3) of the Listing Regulations are mentioned in the Notice of Annual General Meeting which is a part of this Annual Report.
4) Continuous appointment of Dr. Prabhat Kumar (DIN: 00001683), Independent Director of the company as a Non-Executive Independent Director in the company after completing age of 75 years:
Regulation 17 (1A) of the LODR Regulations, provides that listed entities shall not appoint or continue the
directorship of any person who has attained the age of 75 Years, unless approval of the shareholders is obtained by way of Special Resolution.
Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company shall attain the age of 75 years on October 08, 2025, therefore the Board of Directors have recommended his continuance on the Board as a Non-Executive Independent Director, in their Board Meeting held on May 22, 2025.
5) Re-Appointment of Executive Director:
As per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Giriraj Sharan Agrawal (DIN:00404340) was re-appointed as Whole Time Director designated as Whole Time Director & Company Secretary of the Company in the Board Meeting held on May 22, 2025, for a term of three years commencing from August 02, 2025.
6) Key Managerial Personnel:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Act, Mr. Chirag C. Doshi, Managing Director & CEO and Mr. G. S. Agrawal, Whole-time Director & Company Secretary, are the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company as on March 31, 2025. Mr. Sandeep Jain, Chief Financial Officer has resigned from the company w.e.f. February 28, 2025, due to health issues. Mr. Nishant Saigal was appointed as CFO (w.e.f. April 14, 2025) of the Company in the Board Meeting held on February 06, 2025.
18. Number of Meetings of the Board:
The Board met six (6) times during the year from April 01,
2024 to March 31, 2025, on May 28, 2024; July 15, 2024;
August 07, 2024; November 14, 2024; February 06, 2025 and
March 04, 2025.
19. Committees of the Board:
Your Company has several Committees which have been
constituted in compliance with the requirements of the
relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes.
> Audit Committee which comprises of two Independent Directors i.e. Mr. Jayesh Dadia (Chairman of Committee) and Mrs. Rupal Vora (Member) w.e.f. August 15, 2024 and Chairman, Mr. Chakor L. Doshi (Member).
> Stakeholders Relationship Committee which comprises of two Independent Directors i.e. Mrs. Rupal Vora (Chairperson of Committee) w.e.f. August 15, 2024 and Mr. Jayesh Dadia (Member) and Chairman, Mr. Chakor L. Doshi (Member).
> Nomination & Remuneration Committee which comprises of twolndependent Directors i.e. Dr. Prabhat Kumar (Chairman of Committee) w.n.f7. August 15, 2024 and Mrs. Rupal Vora (Member) anj Chairman, Mr. Chakor L. Doshi (Member).
> Corporate Social Responsibility Committee which comprises of an Independent Director, Mrs. Rupal Vora (Chairperson of Committee;), Mian aging Director & C.E.O., Mr. Chirag C. Doehi (Member) and Chairman, Mr. Chakor L. Doshi (Member).
20. Board Evaluation:
Punsuant to the provisions of thh Compaoies Act, 201s and rhe SEBI (l_isting Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a structured questionnaire was prepared. The Performance Evaluation of the Independent Directors war completed. Independent DiroctorsMeeting/ Board Meeting eon sidered the performan ce of Non-Independ ent Directors and thh Committees and Boarni as a whole, reviewed the performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors and assesteh she quality, quantity and time l iness of flow of informatioh between th e Co mp any Managementand the Board.
The Nomination& Remuneretioo Committee hae Ddthrmined a procets for ecalugtigg tire. performance of7 every Director, Gommittoes of the Board and the Board as a whole on an annual basis.
21. Vigi lMechani sm:
Your Company is committed to highest standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct. Accordingly, in compliance with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulafigns, the Board of Directoro have Oormulated a Whistle Blower Policy to re port genuine concerns or g eisvances. Protected diselosures can be made by a whistle Mower througR an n-mail, or telephone lire or a fetter fo the Chairman of the Audit Committee or rhe Company Secretary of the Oompany or any member of the Audit Committee. The Policy on vigil mechanism / whistle blower policy may be accessed on the Company's website at the link httpf://walch and.com/wp-content/ uploads/2022/0n/
Whistleblower-Poliey.pdf.
22. Particulars of Employees Remuneration:
(A) The ratio of the remuneration of eash Director tb the
median employee's remuneration and other details in termn of Section 197 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 5 (1) ofthe Companiht (Appointment and Remuneration of Mananfrial Personnel) Rulss, 2014,are(orming pfrt ofthis Reportas Annexure'Dt
(B) The information as required ueDer Rule 5 (2) of tfe
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Mana^rial Psrsonnel) Rules, 2014, will be provided upon the request toy aoy member of (he Company. In terms of Section 136 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Repnrt and the Accounts are being sent to the members excluding the said Annexcre. Agy member interested i n o btain ing copy of t hr sa me may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered O/Dice of theC ompany. Upon such request, information shall be furnished.
23. Particulars of Contracts and Arrangements with Related Parties:
All Contracts/ arrangements/ transactions entered into toy the; Company during the FinancialYear under review with related parties were on an arm's length basis and in the Ordinary Course of Business. There were no materially significant related party transactions which could have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. During th e year, the Company has not entered into any contract / arrangement / transaction with related parties which could Ue cons iderad material in accordance with the policy of the Company on materiality of related party transactions.
All Related Party Transactions were placed before the Audit (Committee for approval. The policy on Related Party Transactions as approved by the Board is uploaded on the Company's website at https://walchand.com/wp-content/ uploads/2022/07/Related-Party-Transaction-Policy.pdf.
Your Directors draw attenfion to NoDe no. 50 to the Financial Gtatements which setr out related party disclotgres.
24. Nomination Si Remuneration Policy,:
The Board has framed a policy, on tGp recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, whioh lays dow n a framework in relation to remuneration of Diretto rs, Key Managetai Personnel and Senior Managgmsnt of the Company. TPis policy also lays down criheria for selection, appointment and remuneration oS Board Members / Key Managerial Perfonoel and oUher senior employees.
Objeftives:
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and this Policy is in compliance with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, read along with the applicable rules thereto and Regulation 19 of the Listing Regulations.
lhe Key Objectives or the Committge are:
a) to formulate guidelines in relation to appointment: asd removal of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Manag ement.
b) to evaluate the performance of the members of the Board and provide necessary report to the Board for further evaluation of the Board.
c) to recommend to the Board, the Remuneration payable in whatever form to all the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management.
Role of Committee:
The role of the Committee is explained in the Corporate
Governance Report.
Nomination Duties:
The duties of the Committee in relation to nomination
matters include:
a) Ensuring that there is an appropriate induction & training programme in place for new Directors and members of Senior Management and reviewing its effectiveness.
b) Ensuring that on appointment to the Board, Non¬ Executive Directors receive a formal letter of appointment in accordance with the Guidelines provided under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Guidelines.
c) Identifying and recommending Directors who are to be put forward for retirement by rotation.
d) Determining the appropriate size, diversity and composition of the Board.
e) Setting a formal and transparent procedure for selecting new Directors for appointment to the Board.
f) Developing a succession plan for the Board and Senior Management and regularly reviewing the plan.
g) Evaluating the performance of the Board and Independent Directors.
h) Making recommendations to the Board concerning any matters relating to the continuation in office of any Director at any time including the suspension or termination of service of an Executive Director as an employee of the Company subject to the provisions of law and their service contract.
i) Delegating any of its powers to one or more of its members or the Secretary of the Committee.
j) Recommend any necessary changes to the Board.
k) Considering any other matters as may be requested by the Board.
l) For every appointment of an Independent Director, the Committee to evaluate the balance of skills, knowledge and experience on the Board and on the
basis of such evaluation, prepare a description of the role and capabilities required by an Independent Director. The person recommended to the Board for appointment as an Independent Director shall have the capabilities identified in such description. For the purpose of identifying suitable candidates, the Committee may:
a) use the services of external agencies, if required;
b) consider candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, having due regard to diversity; and
c) consider the time commitments of the candidates.
Remuneration Duties:
The duties of the Committee in relation to remuneration matters include:
a) to consider and determine the Remuneration Policy, based on the performance and also bear in mind that the remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate members of the Board and such other factors as the Committee shall deem appropriate.
b) to approve the remuneration of the Senior Management including Key Managerial Personnel of the Company maintaining a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the Company.
c) to delegate any of its powers to one or more of its members or the Secretary of the Committee.
d) to consider any other matters as may be requested by the Board.
e) to consider and recommend to the Board, professional indemnity and liability insurance for Directors and senior management.
The Nomination and Remuneration policy is available on the website of the Company and the weblink for the same is https://walchand.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ Nomination-Remuneration-Committee-Policy.pdf.
25. Risk Management:
Risk Management policy was approved in the Board Meeting wherein all material risks faced by the Company were identified and assessed. For each of the risks identified, corresponding controls were assessed and policies and procedures were put in place for monitoring, mitigating and reporting risk on a periodic basis.
26. I internal Fi nancial Co ntrol Systems:
Details of the Internal Financial Control Systems is (explained in the "Management Discussion and Analysis" which is enclosed as Annexure 'A' to this report.
27. Insurance:
The aroperties, stock, stores, assets, etc. beloaging to the Company continue to be adequately insured against fire, riotsI cieil commotion, etc.
28. Dematerialization of Shares:
Tge Company's shares are listed on BSE Limited and National Stock Exthange of igc||a Ltd and the Company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent has connectivity with National Securities Depository Ltd. & Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. The ISIN is INE711A01022. As on March 31, 2025, total dematerialized equity shares are 6,70,93,235 representing 99.46%. The Company allotted 1,20,00,480 aharef on Januard 01 , 2025, for wgich trading a ppnoval wete effective from April 01,2025 and as on March 31,2025, company alloted those shares in Demat form only.
29. Company's Website:
Your Company lag its websita na me ly www.walchand. com. Thg webtite provides detailed information obout fhe businesb activity, location of its offices and all other intofmation as required under SEBI (LODR) Regulations. The Quarterly Results, Ann ual Reports, Shareholdin g aattern, Integrated Governance, Integratod Financials a nd Investor Presentations, all other communicatiog with 1:he Stock Brchangen and various glides are placed on the website of7 the Company and the same are updated periodically.
30. MeansofCommunication:
The Company has designated investors@walchand.com as an email id for tin pnrpose of registering complaints by investors and has displayed the same on the website of the Company.
31. Auditors a nd Auditor's Repobt:
Ytatutofy Audito r:
M/s. Jayesh Sanghrajka & Co. LLP, Cinoftered Accountants, were appointed in the 113th Anneal General Meetiog (AGM) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office from the conclosion of tha f 13th AGM until the conclusion of the 11gth AGM.
Auditors Report:
Tto noSes forming part of the accountr referred in ttb Auditors' Report art serif explanatory and give complete information. There are no qualification s, rese rvation or a°gerse remaelcs rande by the Statutory Auditotsin the Audit
Report. Howtver: matterofemphasizeare pointed out bytte Auditors.
Cost Audi tors and Cost Audit Reporti
M/s. S. R. Bhargave & Co., Cost Accountants have been duly cpcointed as the Cost Auditors for eonduoting Cost Audit in respect of7 products manufactured by the Company which are covere d under the Cost Aud it Ru l e, dor cu rrent liaansial yoar ending March 2026. They were also the Cost Autitors of7 the Company for the previous year ended March 2025. As required by Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2 01 3, necessa ry resoluti o n ha s be en included in the NoUce convening the Annual General Meeting, seeking ratification by the Members to the remuneration proposed to be paid to the Cost Auditors for the financial year ending March 2026.
The Cost Audit Reports for the financial year ended March 2025, will be filed within the stipulated time i.e. on or before September 30, 2025.
Secretarial Auditor and Secretarial Audit Report:
°ursuant1:o the provisions of Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing fegulations and Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofMatagerial Personnel)Rules, 2014, the Board at its meeting held on May 22, 2025, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has approved the appointment of M/s. V. N. Deodhar & Company, Practicing Company Secretary, a peer reviewed firm, Mumbai (Firm Registration No. S1986MH002900) to condunt Secretarial Audit oS the Company for s peri od o( 5 cnnsacutive yea rs commenci ng from FY 2025-26 till FY 2029-g0, subject (o the approval ntf the Members af the eaguing An nual GeneralMeetin g and to aulmit tde Seeretarial Aadit Report in the prescribed format. TheSecrerarielAuaitRepo rtfortheyearended March a1,2025, is annexed herewith marked os Annexure'E' to this keport. No observrtions/ tualitications/ reservations/ adverse remarks were ma de by M/s. V. N. Deod har & Company, Yecretarial Auditors of the Companyin their report,
Reporting of Feauds by Auditors:
During the year usker review, the Statutory Auditor the eecretrrial Autitors or the Cost Auditors nave not reported to the Audit Committee, under Sectitn 143 (12) oi tha Companies Act, 2013, any instances of fraud committed agaiast tha Company ay its officers or employera, dhin details wfwhich needs ta 2e men titae! in the Board's dr pert.
32. Psrtiodaes of Loans, Guarantees or Inves^ents by
Company:
Particulars of Loans given, Guarabtees and Invertments covertr undeo the previsions of Section 186 oo the Companies Act, 2013, are provided in ghe notes to the
Financial Statements (Please refer Notes to the Financial Statements).
33. Employees Stock Option Scheme:
With the perspective of promoting the culture of ownership and to attract, retain, motivate and incentivize senior as well as critical talent, the Company has approved "WIL - Employees Stock Option Plan 2020".
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee inter alia administers and monitors Employees' Stock Option Scheme of the Company and from time to time, grants stock options to the employees.
The Scheme is in line with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, as amended from time to time, and there has been no material change to the plans during the Financial Year 2024-2025.
The details of the 2020 Plan form part of the Notes to accounts of the financial statements in this Annual Report.
34. Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace:
Your Company has in place "Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy"in line with the requirements ofThe Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this Policy. During the year under review, there were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
35. Secretarial Standards:
The Directors state that the Company has in place proper systems to ensure compliance with all the provisions of the applicable secretarial standards issued by The Institute of the Company Secretaries of India and such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
36. Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors:
To provide insights into the Company to enable the Independent Directors to understand the Company's business in depth which would facilitate their active
participation in managing the Company, the Company arranges familiarization programmes for Independent Directors. The details of such familiarization programmes for Independent Directors are posted on the website of the Company viz. https://walchand.com/wp-content/ uploads/2025/07/FAMILIARIZATION%20PROGRAMME%20 FOR%20INDEPENDENT%20DIRECTORS.pdf.
37. General:
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review:
1. Details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act.
2. Issue of equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise.
3. No significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators/ Courts/ Tribunals which would impact the going concern status of the Company and its future operations.
38. Acknowledgement:
Your Directors wish to place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services by the Company's executives, staff and workers.
Your Directors also place on record their sincere appreciation for the assistance and co-operation received from the banks, financial institutions, customers, suppliers and the shareholders from time to time.
For & on behalf of the Board of Directors
Sd/- Sd/-
Chirag C. Doshi G. S. Agrawal
Managing Director & CEO Whole Time Director & Company
DIN: 00181291 Secretary
DIN: 00404340
Registered Office:
3, Walchand Terraces,
Tardeo Road, Mumbai - 400 034.
Date: May 22, 2025
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