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To
The Members,
Yasho Industries Limited
The Board of Directors (the "Board") are pleased to present
the 39th (Thirty Nineth) Annual Report on the performance of your Company together with
the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
The Audited Financial Statements of your Company as on March 31, 2025,
are prepared in accordance with the relevant applicable Indian Accounting Standards
("Ind AS") and Regulation 33 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing
Regulations") and the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("Act").
Key highlights of the financial performance of
your Company are summarized below:
(Rs in Lakhs)
|
Standalone |
Consolidated |
Particulars |
Year Ended March 31, 2025 |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 |
Year Ended March 31, 2025 |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 |
Revenue from operations |
68,146.05 |
60,322.88 |
67,725.58 |
60,097.03 |
Profit before Tax |
833.56 |
7,633.77 |
902.53 |
7,672.23 |
Less: Tax Expenses |
231.07 |
1,921.36 |
291.01 |
1,878.56 |
Profit after tax |
692.49 |
5,712.42 |
610.52 |
5,793.67 |
Add: Balance brought forward |
23,159.59 |
17,504.25 |
23,553.87 |
17,817.27 |
Less: Dividend Paid |
57.00 |
57.00 |
57.00 |
57.00 |
Net Profit available for
appropriation |
23,705.09 |
23,159.59 |
24,108.39 |
23,553.87 |
STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Discussion on state of your Company's affairs has been covered as part
of the Managing Director & CEO's Communique for the year under review.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Board of Directors have decided to retain the entire amount of
profit under Retained Earnings. Accordingly, your Company has not transferred any amount
to General Reserves for the year ended March 31, 2025.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 02, 2025, has
recommended a final dividend of ' 0.50/- per equity share for the year ending March 31,
2025, subject to the approval of the Members at the 39th Annual General Meeting ('AGM7).
The dividend, if approved by the shareholders, would involve cash outflow of ' 60.29
Lakhs.
The dividend payment is based on the parameters outlined in the
Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company which is in accordance with Regulation 43A of
the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI Listing
Regulations).
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
In accordance with Regulation 43A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the
Board of Directors of your Company has adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy which
endeavours for fairness, consistency and sustainability while distributing profits to the
shareholders. The same is available on your Company's website at
https://www.yashoindustries.com/ uploads/7/9/4/9/7949862/dividend distribution policy.pdf
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND ("IEPF")
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 124, 125 and other
applicable provisions, if any, of the Act, read with the Investor Education and Protection
Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 (hereinafter referred
to as "IEPF Rules") (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s)
thereof for the time being in force), the amount of dividend remaining unclaimed or unpaid
for a period of seven years from the date of transfer to the Unpaid Dividend Account is
required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund
("IEPF") maintained by the Central Government. Further, according to the IEPF
Rules, the shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed by the
Shareholders for 7 (Seven) consecutive years or more are also required to be transferred
to the demat account created by the IEPF Authority.
Your Company does not have any unpaid unclaimed dividend or shares
relating thereto which are required to be transferred to the IEPF till the date of this
Report.
The details of the past unclaimed dividends are available on your
Company's website at https://www.yashoindustries.com/ unpaid-unclaimed-dividend.html
Your Company has appointed Ms. Rupali Verma, Company Secretary as the
Nodal Officer for the purpose of coordination with Investor Education and Protection Fund
Authority. Details of the Nodal Officer are available on the website of your Company at
https://www.yashoindustries.com/contact-details-
for-investor-grievances-iepf-material-eventsrta.html
SHARE CAPITAL
a) AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL
As on March 31, 2025, the authorized share capital of your Company was
' 15,00,00,000 (Rupees Fifteen Crore only) consisting of 1,50,00,000 (One Crore Fifty
Lakhs) equity shares of ' 10 (Rupees Ten) each.
b) PAID UP SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, your Company has allotted 6,57,895 Equity
Shares on a preferential basis to persons belonging to the non-promoter group category.
Pursuant to such allotment of equity shares, the paid- up Equity Share
Capital increased to ' 12,05,70,950 (Rupees Twelve Crore Five Lakhs Seventy Thousand Nine
Hundred and Fifty Only) divided into 1,20,57,095 (One Crore Twenty Lakhs Fifty-Seven
Thousand Ninety-Five only) equity shares of ' 10/- (Rupees Ten) each as at March 31, 2025
as compared to ' 11,39,92,000 (Rupees Eleven Crore Thirty- Nine Lakhs Ninety-Two Thousand
Only) divided into 1,13,99,200 (One Crore Thirteen Lakhs Ninety-Nine Thousand Two Hundred
only) equity shares of ' 10/- (Rupees Ten) each as at March 31, 2024.
LISTING FEES
The equity shares of your Company are listed on both the terminals i.e.
BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 541167) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Symbol:
YASHO).
Further, your Company has paid the requisite Annual Listing Fees to
both the exchanges where its securities are listed.
DEPOSITS
Your Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such no
amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on
March 31, 2025.
SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATE AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
a) SUBSIDIARIES
As on March 31, 2025, your Company has 2 wholly owned overseas
subsidiaries. There has been no material change in the nature of the business of the
subsidiaries.
Further, a report on the performance and the financial position of each
of the subsidiaries for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, as per Section 129(3) of
the Act is provided in Form AOC-1 enclosed and marked as "Annexure - A and
forms part of this report.
Pursuant to SEBI Listing Regulations, the Policy on determining
material subsidiaries is uploaded on your Company's website and can be accessed at
https:// www.yashoindustries.com/uploads/7/9/4/9/7949862/ determination of material
subsidiary policy.pdf
None of the subsidiaries are material subsidiary as per the thresholds
laid down under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), as amended
from time to time.
Further in accordance with Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the
audited financial statements, including the consolidated financial statements and related
information of your Company and audited accounts of each of its subsidiaries, are
available on your Company's website and can be accessed at https://www.yashoindustries.
com/annual-reports.html. These documents will also be available for inspection at the
registered office of your Company and of the subsidiary companies during business hours on
all working days and during the Annual General Meeting.
b) ASSOCIATE AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
As on March 31, 2025, your Company does not have any associate and
joint venture companies.
DIRECTORS OR KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
a) DIRECTORS
As of March 31, 2025, your Company's Board had seven members comprising
of three Executive Directors and four Independent Directors including one Woman Director.
The details of Board and Committee composition, tenure of directors, and other details are
available in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. In
terms of the requirement of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has identified core
skills, expertise, and competencies of the Directors in the context of your Company's
business for effective functioning. The keyskills, expertise and core competencies of the
Board of Directors are detailed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of
this Annual Report.
Re-Appointment
1. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Companies (Management & Administration) Rules, 2014, Mr. Vinod Jhaveri (DIN:
01655692), retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, has offered himself
for re-appointment.
Your Board recommends the re-appointment of the above Director.
Additional Information on director recommended for re-appointment as required under
Regulation 36 (3) of the SEBI (Listing and Obligation Disclosure Requirements) Regulations
2015 at ensuing Annual General Meeting is given in the Notice convening Annual General
Meeting.
Your Company has laid down a Code of Conduct for all Board Members and
Senior Management. All Board Members and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed
compliance with the Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct is placed on the website of your
Company at https://www. yashoindustries.com/uploads/7/9/4/9/7949862/codeofconduct.pdf
2. Dr. Prakash Bhate (DIN: 08739162) was appointed as an Independent
Director on the Board of your Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 149 of the Act
read with Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. His first
term of 5 (five) years commenced on May 19, 2020, and concluded on May 18, 2025. Based on
the performance evaluation of Independent Directors, the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee recommended his re-appointment for a second term of five years, ending on May
18, 2030, subject to shareholders' approval. The shareholders approved his re-appointment
by passing a resolution through postal ballot on July 28, 2025.
3. The tenure of Mr. Parag Jhaveri (DIN: 01257685) as Managing Director
of your Company will expire on February 19, 2026. The Nomination and Remuneration
Committee (NRC) and your Board of Directors, at their respective meetings held on July 30,
2025, recommended and approved the re-appointment and payment of remuneration to Mr. Parag
Jhaveri as Managing Director of your Company for a further period of 5 (Five) years w.e.f.
February 20, 2026, subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing AGM. Terms and
conditions for his re-appointment are contained in the Explanatory Statement forming part
of the Notice of the ensuing AGM. Brief details as required under Secretarial Standard-2
and Regulation 36 of SEBI Listing Regulations, are provided in the Notice of ensuing AGM.
4. The tenure of Mr. Yayesh Jhaveri (DIN: 01257668) as Whole-Time
Director of your Company will expire on February 19, 2026. The Nomination and Remuneration
Committee (NRC) and your Board of Directors at their respective meetings held on July 30,
2025, recommended and approved the re-appointment and payment of remuneration to Mr Yayesh
Jhaveri as Whole-Time Director of your Company for a further period of 5 (Five) years
w.e.f. February 20, 2026, subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing AGM.
Terms and conditions for his re-appointment are contained in the Explanatory Statement
forming part of the Notice of the ensuing AGM. Brief details as required under Secretarial
Standard-2 and Regulation 36 of SEBI Listing Regulations, are provided in the Notice of
ensuing AGM.
5. The tenure of Mr. Vinod Jhaveri (DIN: 01655692) as a Chairman and
Executive Director of your Company will expire on February 19, 2026. The Nomination and
Remuneration Committee (NRC) and your Board of Directors at their respective meetings held
on July 30, 2025, recommended and approved the re-appointment and payment of remuneration
to Mr. Vinod Jhaveri as a Chairman and Executive Director of your Company for a further
period of 5 (Five) years w.e.f. February 20, 2026, subject to the approval of shareholders
at the ensuing AGM. Terms and conditions for his re-appointment are contained in the
Explanatory Statement forming part of the Notice of the ensuing AGM. Brief details as
required under Secretarial Standard-2 and Regulation 36 of SEBI Listing Regulations, are
provided in the Notice of ensuing AGM.
Cessation
Further there were no changes in directors of your Company during the
Financial Year under review.
b) INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Your Company has received necessary declaration from all the
Independent Directors of the Company under Section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 25 of the SEBI (Listing and Obligation Disclosure Requirements) Regulations
2015, confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section
149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (Listing and
Obligation Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors fulfil the said
conditions of independence. The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have
complied with the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics of your Company. In terms of
requirements of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board has identified core skills,
expertise and competencies of the Directors in the context of the Company's businesses for
effective functioning, which are detailed in the Report on Corporate Governance.
Further, in terms of Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014,
Independent Directors of your Company have confirmed that they have registered themselves
with the databank maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors are independent
of the management, possess the requisite integrity, experience, expertise, proficiency,
and qualifications. The details of remuneration paid to the members of the Board of
Directors and its Committees are provided in the Report on Corporate Governance.
c) KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL ('KMP')
Below changes took place in Key Managerial Personnel of your company
during the year under review
1. Mr. Deepak Kaku has resigned as Chief Financial Officer of your
Company with effect from closing hours of February 17, 2025.
2. Mr. Chirag Shah has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of
your Company with effect from February 18, 2025.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Your Company has developed a robust familiarisation process for the
newly appointed Directors with respect to their roles and responsibilities, way ahead of
the prescription of the regulatory provisions. The process has been aligned with the
requirements under the Act and other related regulations. This process inter alia includes
providing an overview of the chemical industry, the Company's business model, the risks
and opportunities, strategy sessions, innovation, sustainability measures, digitisation
measures etc.
The details of the familiarisation programme are also available on your
Company's website at https://www.yashoindustries. com/familiarization-programme-of-id.html
In summary, through above meetings, members of the Board get a
comprehensive and balanced perspective on the strategic issues facing the Company, the
competitive differentiation being pursued by the Company, and an overview of the execution
plan. In addition, this event allows the members of the Board to interact closely with the
senior leadership of the Company.
BOARD EVALUATION
Formal Annual Evaluation
In compliance with the Act and Regulation 17 and other applicable
provisions of the Listing Regulations, the performance evaluation of the Board, its
committees and of the Directors was carried out during the year under review.
Manner of effective evaluation
Your Company has laid down evaluation criteria separately for the
Board, its committees, and the Directors in the form of questionnaire.
Evaluation of Directors
The criteria for evaluation of Directors include parameters such as
attendance, acquaintance with business, communication inter se between board members,
effective participation, domain knowledge, compliance with code of conduct, focus on core
values, vision, and mission etc.
Evaluation of Board and its Committees
The criteria for evaluation of Board include whether Board meetings
were held in time, all items which were required as per law to be placed before the Board
were placed or not, whether the same have been discussed and appropriate decisions were
taken, adherence to legally prescribed composition and procedures, timely induction of
additional/ women Directors and replacement of Board members/Committee members, whenever
required, and whether the Board facilitates the independent directors to perform their
role effectively.
The criteria for evaluation of Committee include taking up roles and
functions as per its terms of reference, independence of the Committee, whether the
Committee has sought necessary clarifications, information and explanations from
management, internal and external auditors etc.
Based on such criteria, the performance evaluation of the Independent
Directors was carried out by the entire Board, excluding Directors being evaluated.
Independent Directors were evaluated based on parameters, such as, qualifications,
experience, knowledge and competence.
The performance evaluation of Chairman, Executive and NonExecutive
Directors were carried out by the Independent Directors who also reviewed the performance
of the Board as a whole in their meeting held on February 11, 2025.
The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
Performance evaluation of the Board, its various Committees and directors including
Independent Directors was found satisfactory.
COMPANY'S POLICY ON DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION INCLUDING
CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS, POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES, INDEPENDENCE OF A DIRECTOR
AND OTHER MATTERS PROVIDED UNDER SUB-SECTION (3) OF SECTION 178 Your Company has in place
a policy for remuneration of Directors and KMP as well as a welldefined criterion for the
selection of candidates for appointment to the said positions, which has been approved by
the Board. The Policy broadly lays down the guiding principles, philosophy, and the basis
for payment of remuneration to the Executive and Non-Executive Directors (by way of
sitting fees and commission) and KMP.
The criteria for the selection of candidates for the above positions
cover various factors and attributes, which are considered by the Nomination &
Remuneration Committee and the Board of Directors while selecting candidates. The policy
on remuneration of Directors and KMP is available at
https://www.yashoindustries.com/uploads/7/9/4/9/7949862/ nomination and remuneration
policy.pdf
Your Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse board
in its success. The Board have formulated and adopted the policy on the 'Diversity of the
Board'. The details of the same are available at the website of your Company and can be
accessed at https://www.yashoindustries.com/ uploads/7/9/4/9/7949862/board diversity
policy-new.pdf
NUMBER OF MEETING OF THE BOARD
The Board met Seven (7) times during the year under review. The details
of which are given in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of the Annual Report.
The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days, as prescribed in
the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirement under section 134(3)(c) of the Companies
Act, 2013 with respect to Directors' Responsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed
that:
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year
ended March 31, 2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with
proper explanation relating to material departures;
ii. The directors had 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 as at March 31, 2025
and of the profit and loss of the company for that period;
iii. The directors had 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 had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis;
v. The directors, had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively; and
vi. The directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board of Directors has the following Committees:
a) Audit Committee
b) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
c) Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
d) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
e) Risk Management Committee
Details of all the committees such as terms of reference, composition,
and meetings held during the year under review are disclosed in the Corporate Governance
Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to section 92(3) and section 134(3)(a) of the Act, read with
rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return
(MGT-7) as on March 31, 2025, is made available on the website of your Company and can be
accessed at https://www.yashoindustries. com/annual-returns.html
PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 Cthe Act') and
SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time, your Company has formulated a
Policy on Related Party Transactions CRPT Policy') for identifying, reviewing, approving
and monitoring of Related Party Transactions and the same is available on your Company's
website and can be accessed at https://www.yashoindustries.com/uploads/7/9/4/9/7949862/
materiality of related party transactions policy.pdf
All related party transactions entered into during FY 202425 were on an
arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business and were reviewed and approved
by the Audit Committee. With a view to ensure continuity of day-to-day operations, an
omnibus approval is obtained for related party transactions which are of repetitive nature
and entered in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. A statement
giving details of all related party transactions entered pursuant to the omnibus approval
so granted is placed before the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis for its review.
Your Company has not entered into any material contract or arrangement
with related parties during the year under review. Therefore, there is no requirement to
report any transaction in Form AOC-2 in terms of Section 188 and 134 of the Act, read with
Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rule, 2014.
Further, in terms of Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the
Company submits details of related party transactions on a consolidated basis as per the
specified format to the stock exchanges on a half-yearly basis.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its
Powers) Rules, 2014 are as set out in the notes to the accompanying financial statements
of your Company.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
Your Company's internal control systems are commensurate with the
nature of its business, and the size and complexity of its operations and such internal
financial controls concerning the Financial Statements are adequate.
Further, Statutory Auditors in its report expressed an unmodified
opinion on the adequacy and operating effectiveness of your Company's internal financial
controls.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required
under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) and Rule 5(2) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are given in
"Annexure B to this Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Your Company has adopted a whistle blower policy and has established
the necessary vigil mechanism for directors and employees in confirmation with Section 177
of the Act and Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing Regulations, to facilitate reporting of the
genuine concerns about unethical or improper activity, without fear of retaliation. Your
Company will provide adequate safeguards against victimization of persons who use this
mechanism. Such persons shall have direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee
when appropriate. During the year under review, no complaints were received under the
Whistle Blower Policy.
The Whistle Blower Policy has been posted on the website of your
Company at https://www.yashoindustries.com/ uploads/7/9/4/9/7949862/vigil mechanism
policy.pdf
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
As per the requirement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 ('POSH Act') and Rules made
thereunder, the Company has formed an Internal Committee ('IC') for its workplaces to
address complaints pertaining to sexual harassment in accordance with the POSH Act. Your
Company has a detailed Policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace, which
ensures a free and fair enquiry process with clear timelines for resolution.
The Policy is uploaded on the website of your Company at
https://www.yashoindustries.com/uploads/7/9/4/9/7949862/ policy on prevention of sexual
harrasment at workplace.pdf
During the year under review, the details of complaints pertaining to
sexual harassment received are as follows:
1. No. of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year: Nil
2. No. of complaints disposed off during the year: Nil
3. No. of cases pending for more than ninety year: Nil
Your directors further state that during the fiscal year 2024-25, your
company had complied with the provisions relating to the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961
RISK MANAGEMENT
Your Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee and had
adopted duly approved a Risk Management Policy to identify the risk, analysis and to
undertake risk mitigation actions and the same is available on the website of your Company
and can be accessed at https://www.yashoindustries. com/uploads/7/9/4/9/7949862/risk
management policy.pdf
Risk Management plays a key role in business strategy and planning. The
same has been extensively covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis forming part
of the Annual Report.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Company has constituted a CSR Committee in accordance with Section
135 of the Act.
The Corporate Social Responsibility ('CSR') activities of your Company
are governed through the Corporate Social Responsibility Policy ('CSR Policy') approved by
the Board. As a part of its initiative under the "Corporate Social
Responsibility" (CSR) drive, your Company focuses in the areas of education,
preventive health care and Rural Development. These projects are in accordance with
Schedule VII of the Act and the Company's CSR policy. The Report on CSR activities as
required under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is
annexed as "Annexure C and forms an integral part of this Report.
Further, he CSR policy is available on the website of your Company at
https://www.yashoindustries.com/ uploads/7/9/4/9/7949862/corporate social responsibility
policy-new.pdf
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on the operations of your
Company, as required under the Listing Regulations is provided in a separate section and
forms an integral part of this Report.
REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As per Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a detailed Report on Corporate Governance
is included in the Annual Report, together with a certificate received from the Practicing
Company Secretaries confirming compliance annexed as "Annexure D".
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING:
As per Regulation 34 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, a separate section on Business Responsibility and
Sustainability Reporting forms a part of this Annual annexed as "Annexure E.
SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the year under review, your Company has complied with the
applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
STATUTORY AUDITOR & AUDIT REPORT
M/s. V J Shah & Co, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 109823W), were
appointed as the statutory auditors of the Company at the 34th Annual General Meeting
(AGM) held on July 29, 2020, for a second term of five years, concluding at the 39th AGM
scheduled in 2025. However, they resigned effective June 28, 2024, before completing their
term.
This resignation has resulted in a casual vacancy in the office of the
statutory auditors, as per Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, M/s.
Gokhale & Sathe, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 103264W) were appointed statutory auditor
of the Company by the members at the 38th Annual General Meeting held on August 02, 2024,
to fill up the casual vacancy and for their first term of 5 (Five) year from the
conclusion 38th AGM till the conclusion of 43rd AGM to be held in calendar year 2029, on a
remuneration mutually agreed upon by the Board of Directors and the Statutory Auditors.
The Statutory Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified to
continue as Statutory Auditors and are eligible to hold office as Statutory Auditors of
your Company.
The Statutory Auditors' Report issued by M/s. Gokhale & Sathe,
Chartered Accountants (FRN: 103264W) forms part of the Annual Report. Further, please find
below the management's response to the qualification, observation, comment, or remark made
by the Statutory Auditors in their Report under point no. x(b) of Annexure A:
The Company confirms that the application money was utilised after
completing the necessary filings with the Registrar of Companies. The requirement under
Section 42(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, has been duly noted. Listing and trading
approvals have been received from both stock exchanges. The Company remains committed to
ongoing compliance.
REPORTING OF FRAUD
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditors, Cost Auditors and
Secretarial Auditors have not reported any instances of frauds committed in your Company
by its officers or employees to the Audit Committee under Section 143(12) of the Act,
details of which need to be mentioned in this Report.
COST AUDITOR
As per the requirements of Section 148 of the Act read with the
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, your Company
is required to maintain cost accounting records and have them audited every year.
The Board of Directors, on the recommendations of the Audit Committee,
has approved the appointment of Mr. Kaushal Joshi, Cost Accountant (Registration No.
40592), as Cost
Auditor of your Company for the financial year 2025-26, under section
148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is required to be placed
before the Members in a General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution
seeking the Members' ratification for the remuneration payable to Mr. Kaushal Joshi, Cost
Accountant, is included in Item No. 04 of the notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
The cost accounts and records as required to be maintained under
section 148(1) of the Act are duly made and maintained by your Company.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the rules made
thereunder, your Company has appointed Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP, Company Secretaries
in Practice, to undertake the Secretarial Audit of your Company. The Secretarial Audit
Report is annexed as "Annexure F and forms an integral part of this Report.
Further below is the management reply to the qualifications,
reservations or adverse remarks made by the Secretarial Auditor in their report:
1. Following the resignation of the previous Company Secretary and
Compliance Officer with effect from October 21, 2023, the Company promptly initiated the
process of identifying and appointing a suitable replacement. Despite shortlisting and
extending offer letters to two qualified candidates on separate occasions, both
individuals declined to join, citing personal constraints.
After sustained efforts, the Board approved the appointment of Ms.
Rupali Verma as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer on December 29, 2023. She
formally joined the Company on February 19, 2024, upon completion of her notice period
with the previous employer.
Accordingly, the vacancy was filled within a period of three months
from the date it arose, in compliance with the provisions of Regulation 6(1A) of the SEBI
Listing Regulations.
The Company, in good faith and adherence to regulatory obligations,
submitted a waiver application for the fine levied citing these exceptional circumstances
as mentioned above. The waiver application was, however, rejected by BSE Limited
(Designated Exchange). Accordingly, the Company remitted the fine amounting to '34,220/-
(inclusive of GST) on October 29, 2024, to both BSE Limited and the National Stock
Exchange of India Limited.
2. The Company confirms that the application money was utilized after
completing the necessary filings with the Registrar of Companies. The requirement under
Section
42(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, has been duly noted. Listing and
trading approvals have been received from both stock exchanges. The Company remains
committed to ongoing compliance.
Further, pursuant to amended Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing
Regulations, Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP, Company Secretaries in Practice, (Peer Review
Number: 6459/2025), as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a period of five
consecutive financial years from 2025-26 to 2029-30. The appointment is subject to
shareholders' approval at the AGM. Dhrumil M. Shah & Co. LLP have confirmed that they
are not disqualified to be appointed as a Secretarial Auditors and are eligible to hold
office as Secretarial Auditors of your Company.
CREDIT RATINGS
The following ratings have been reaffirmed / assigned to the Company
for its Bank facilities vide last credit rating obtained by the company dated December 03,
2024:
| Instrument Description |
Maturity Date |
Size of Issue (million) |
Rating Assigned along with Outlook/ Watch |
Rating Action |
| Term loan |
March 31, 2031 |
' 100 |
IND BBB+/ Stable |
Assigned |
| Fund-based working capital limit |
|
' 2,600 |
IND BBB+/ Stable/IND A2+ |
Affirmed |
| Non-fund-based working capital limit |
|
' 700 |
IND A2+ |
Affirmed |
| Term loan |
March 31, 2031 |
' 2,729.30 |
IND BBB+/ Stable |
Affirmed |
| Non-fund-based working capital limit* |
|
' 1,000 |
IND A2+ |
Affirmed |
*' 1,000 million of non-fund-based limit is a sub-limit of the fund-
based working capital limit of ' 1,700 million.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars relating to conservation of energy, technology
absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required to be disclosed pursuant to
the provisions of Section 134 of the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014
are provided in "Annexure G" forming part of this Report.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
COMPANY
There were no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company which has occurred between the end of the financial year of the
Company i.e. March 31, 2025, and till the date of the Director' Report.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
During the year under review there have been no such significant and
material orders passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going
concern status and company's operations in future.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There is no change in the nature of the business of the company during
the year under review.
THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END
OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR:
As on the date of this report, there is no application or proceeding
pending against your company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT OF VALUATION AT THE TIME
OF ONETIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF TAKING A LOAN FROM THE BANKS
OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF:
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company has not made any onetime
settlement with any Bank or Financial Institutions.
OTHER DISCLOSURE
During the Financial Year under review:
1. The Company has not issued Equity Shares with differential rights as
to dividend, voting or otherwise, pursuant to the provisions of Section 43 of the Act and
Rules made thereunder.
2. The Company has not issued any Sweat Equity Shares to its Directors
or employees.
3. No Director of the Company is in receipt of any remuneration or
commission from its subsidiaries.
4. There was no revision of financial statements of the company.
5. The Company has not made any provisions of money or has not provided
any loan to the employees of the Company for purchase of shares of the Company, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 67 of the Act and Rules made thereunder.
6. During the year under review the Company's securities were not
suspended.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in the Director's Report and the Management Discussion and
Analysis describing the Company's objectives, expectations or predictions, may be forward
looking within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. Actual results
may differ materially from those expressed in the statement. Important factors that could
influence the Company's operations include global and domestic demand and supply
conditions, and other business policies, changes in government regulations and tax laws,
overall economic growth rate etc., economic developments within India and the countries
within which the Company conducts business etc.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Your directors' wish to place on record sincere gratitude and
appreciation, for the contribution made by the employees at all levels for their hard
work, support, dedication towards the Company.
Your directors thank the Government of India and the Government of
Gujarat and Maharashtra for their co-operation and appreciate the relaxations provided by
various Regulatory bodies to facilitate ease in compliance with provisions of law.
Your directors' also wish to thank employees, customers, business
associates, suppliers, investors and bankers for their continued support and faith reposed
in the Company.
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For Yasho Industries Limited |
|
Vinod Harilal Jhaveri |
| Place: Mumbai |
(Chairman & Executive Director) |
| Date: July 30, 2025 |
DIN: 01655692 |
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