Dear Shareowners,
Your Directors present their thirty-ninth Annual Report along with the
Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st
March, 2025.
(1) FINANCIAL RESULTS :
( Rs in Crores)
| Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
| Revenue from Operations |
1,733 |
1,693 |
1,786 |
1,751 |
| Other Income |
25 |
14 |
24 |
13 |
| Total Revenue |
1,758 |
1,707 |
1,810 |
1,765 |
| Expenses |
1,494 |
1,470 |
1,552 |
1,542 |
| Profit Before Share of Associates, Exceptional Items &
Tax |
264 |
237 |
258 |
223 |
| Share of Profit/(Loss) of Associates |
- |
- |
(1) |
(1) |
| Exceptional Items(net)* |
604 |
(19) |
683 |
68 |
| Profit Before Tax |
868 |
219 |
940 |
291 |
| Tax Expenses |
67 |
30 |
136 |
39 |
| Profit After Tax |
801 |
189 |
804 |
252 |
| Other Comprehensive Income/(Expense) (net of tax) |
(1) |
(1) |
(2) |
(50) |
| Total Comprehensive Income for the year |
800 |
188 |
802 |
202 |
* During FY 2024-25, exceptional items include Rs 150 Crores towards
realised gain on stake sale in K12 (5.32%) and Rs 454 Crores towards fair value gain on
remaining stake in K12 as the same is being considered as financial asset.
a) Standalone performance: The Company achieved revenue from
operations of Rs 1,733 Crores (previous year Rs 1,693 Crores). The EBITDA was Rs 345
Crores as against Rs 313 Crores in the previous Financial Year. After providing Rs 64
Crores towards depreciation,
Rs 70 Crores for Income Tax, Rs 3 Crores deferred tax charge, the
Company achieved Net Profit before OCI and after exceptional items of Rs 801 Crores for
the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 as against Rs 189 Crores achieved in
the previous Financial Year.
b) Consolidated performance: The consolidated revenue from
operations for the Financial Year under review was Rs 1,786 Crores as against Rs 1,751
Crores in the previous Financial Year. During the year under review, EBITDA was Rs 343
Crores as against Rs 309 Crores for FY 2023-24. After providing Rs 66 Crores
towards depreciation, Rs 86 Crores for Income Tax, Rs 51 Crores deferred tax charge, the
Company achieved Net Profit before OCI and after exceptional items of Rs 804 Crores for
the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 as against Rs 252 Crores achieved in
the previous Financial Year.
(2) DIVISION PERFORMANCE : Content Publishing Division:
The revenue of content publishing division increased by 3% to Rs 714
Crores during the year under review as against Rs 693 Crores achieved in the previous
Financial Year. The revenue of content publishing division increased marginally by 3%
largely due to the absence of syllabus changes for the seventh consecutive year in both
Maharashtra and Gujarat, combined with the growing second-hand book market impacting
counter sales.
Stationery Division:
During the year under review, the revenue of domestic stationery
business was Rs 352 Crores as against Rs 406 Crores for the previous Financial Year,
decrease by 13% driven by a 9% drop in realisation due to lower paper prices and a 4%
decline in volumes, attributed to intensifying competition from the unorganised sector.
The revenue of export stationery business was Rs 662 Crores during the
year under review as against of Rs 590 Crores achieved in the previous Financial Year
2023-24, registering a growth of 12%.
(3) DIVIDEND :
Your Directors had declared and paid interim dividend of Rs 1.50 (75%)
per share on the face value of Rs 2/- each for the Financial Year 2024-25. Your directors
further recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.50 (75 %) per share on the face value of Rs
2/- each for the Financial Year 2024-25. The said dividend will be subject to approval by
the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. In view of the
changes made under the Income Tax Act,1961, by the Finance Act, 2020, dividend paid or
distributed by the Company shall be taxable in the hands of the shareholders. The Company
shall, accordingly make the payment of the dividend after deduction of tax at source, if
applicable. The Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company as per Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is
marked as Annexure A'. The same is available on website of the Company and can
be accessed at https://navneet.com/pdfs/Corporate_
Governance_Policies/Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf
(4) TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVES :
The Board of Directors has decided to retain the entire of profit for
the Financial Year 2024-25 in the Statement of Profit and Loss as at 31st
March, 2025.
(5) BUY BACK OF SHARES :
The Company bought back 50,00,000 fully paid up shares at a price not
exceeding Rs 200/- per share from the shareholders of the Company by tender route through
the stock exchange mechanism. The paid up share capital accordingly stood reduced to Rs
44.24 Crores divided into 22,12,13,181 equity shares of Rs 2/- each.
(6) DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT :
As required under Section 134(3) (c) of the Companies 2013 your
Directors hereby state: that in the preparation of annual financial statements the year
ended 31st March, 2025, the applicable Indian Accounting Standards had been
followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any; that the
Directors had selected such accounting 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 the Financial Year and of the profit of the
Company for that period; that the Directors had taken proper and sufficient 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; that the Directors had prepared the annual
accounts going concern basis; the Directors had laid down internal financial to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively;
The Directors had devised proper systems to compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
(7) DIRECTORS :
In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Shri
Kamlesh S. Vikamsey and Shri Dilip C. Sampat Directors of the Company, retire by rotation
and, being eligible offer themselves for re-appointments.
(8) RIS K MANAGEMENT POLICY :
During the year under review, the Company has identified and evaluated
elements of business risk. Business risk, inter-alia, includes fluctuations in
Foreign Exchange, Regulatory Risk, Competition from other players and High Input Costs.
The Risk Management Framework defines the risk management approach of the Company and
includes periodic review of such risk and also documentation, mitigating controls and
reporting mechanism of such risks. The Board of Directors and senior management team
currently assess the operations and operating environment to identify potential risks and
take necessary action to mitigate the same. As required under Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 the
Company has formed Risk Management Committee to discuss, identify, amountevaluate and
mitigate the various business risks that the company may face during its functioning.
(9) CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY :
The Company's Dedication to Education, Healthcare, and equity
Sustainable Development
In FY 202425, the Company upheld its strong commitment to
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), actively supporting meaningful and impactful
initiatives across important development areas such as Education, Healthcare, Community
Development, Environment development, Animal Welfare, and sports. The total CSR spend for
the Financial Year 2024-25 was Act, Rs 4.70 Crores.
| Sector |
Amount spent |
% of total spent |
|
( Rs In Crores) |
amount |
| Education |
1.77 |
37.66 |
| Medical & Health |
1.66 |
35.32 |
| Community Development |
0.79 |
16.81 |
| Sports |
0.27 |
5.74 |
| Animal Welfare |
0.20 |
4.26 |
| Environment |
0.01 |
0.21 |
| Total |
4.70 |
100 |
Education
The Company supported 653 under-resourced children with a educational
fees and provided 2,840 students with bags, books, and stationery. Recognising the
importance of Early Childhood Education, it trained 119 Anganwadi staff and equipped them
with resources to prepare 1,600 children for school. The Company conducted 90 workshops in
Maharashtra and digital platforms, benefiting 13,109 educators with training and digital
resources.
Additionally, the Company supported education centers for 325 children
of construction workers and children with kidney ailments in Gujarat.
The Company supported 1,803 children in experiential learning and
empowered 1,267 individuals through skill development.
Prioritising Health and Medical Care
This year, a total of 5,092 patients benefited from kidney and dialysis
treatments and 891 cataract and dental surgeries were supported. The Company supported
cancer screening camp benefiting 833 women and thereof advised further treatment. The
Company also extended its support to developing infrastructure in medical centres in
Gujarat and Maharashtra, improving access to quality treatment for about 2,50,000 patients
affected with various medical ailments.
Community Development
The Company trained a total of 327 women as para-medical workers who
served approximately 2 lakh people. The Company empowered 29,500 farmer families
and women with cultivation resources enhancing income of farmers.
Environment Development
The Company revitalised Rukmavati river basin in Kutch, enhancing water
capacity by 242,111 cubic meters for 2,500 families. Though not under CSR, a Miyawaki
forest with 1,176 trees was created on 4,760 sq. ft. at Khaniwade.
Animal Welfare
In alignment with its commitment to animal welfare, the Company
supported the care of 2,800 animals at shelters in Gujarat, providing critical provisions
such as shelter, nourishment, medical amenities, and vaccinations to ensure their
well-being.
Sports
This year, the company supported the coaching of 350 young boys and
girls, who showcased their skills, teamwork, and dedication in 166 cricket tournaments
during the year.
The year ahead
In the fiscal year 202526, the Company reaffirms its unwavering
commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by continuing to invest in initiatives
that create meaningful impact across key focus areas: Education, Healthcare, Animal
Welfare, Community Development, and Environment development.
Through strategic collaborations and a diverse portfolio of
initiatives, the Company aims to contribute to the holistic development of communities,
upholding its core values of compassion, accountability, and social equity.
(10) NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY :
In compliance with the requirements of Section 178 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, the Company has laid down a Nomination and Remuneration Policy (NRC
Policy) which has been uploaded on the Company's website. The salient features of the
NRC Policy are as under: i) Setting out the objectives of the Policy; ii) Definitions for
the purposes of the Policy; iii) Policy for appointment and removal of Director, KMP and
Senior Management; iv) Policy relating to the Remuneration for the Managerial Personnel,
KMP, Senior Management Personnel; v) Criteria for selection and appointment of Board
members.
(11) BOARD MEETINGS :
Five (5) Board Meetings were held during the Financial Year ended 31st
March, 2025. The details of the Board Meetings with regard to their dates and attendance
of each of the Directors thereat have been provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
(12) SECRETARIAL STANDARDS :
The Directors state that the applicable Secretarial Standards i.e. SS-1
and SS-2 issued by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, relating to Meetings of
Board of Directors and General Meetings respectively, have been duly complied with.
(13) INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND ITS ADEQUACY :
Your Company has maintained a proper and adequate system of internal
controls. The Company's internal control procedures which includes internal financial
controls, ensure compliance with various policies, practices and statutes and keeping in
view the organisation's pace of growth and increasing complexity of operations. This
ensures the safeguarding of assets and properties of the Company and protects against
unauthorised use and disposal of the assets. Your Company's internal control systems
commensurate with the nature and size of its business operations. The internal
auditor's team carries out extensive audits throughout the year across all locations
and across all functional areas and submits its reports to the Audit Committee of the
Board of Directors .
(14) INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS :
All the Independent Directors of the Company have given their
declarations/confirmations to the Company as required under Section 149(7) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of
Directors) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 that they meet and are in compliance with the
criteria of independence as laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act,2013. In
terms of Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Independent Directors have
confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation which exists or may be
reasonably anticipated that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their
duties.
(15) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS :
Related party transactions that were entered into during the Financial
Year were at arm's length basis and were in ordinary course of business. There are no
materially significant related party transactions made by the Company with Promoters, Key
Managerial Personnel or other designated persons which may have potential conflict with
interest of the Company at large. All related party transactions were entered into only
with prior approval of the Audit Committee. A statement of all related party transactions
is presented before the Audit Committee on quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value
and terms and conditions of the transaction. The Board of Directors has adopted a policy
on Related Party Transactions and the same is available on the website of the Company.
Transactions with related parties, as per requirements of Indian Accounting Standard 24
are disclosed in the notes to accounts accompanying to the financial statements. Since all
related party transactions entered into by the Company were in the ordinary course of
business and at arm's length basis, Form AOC- 2 is not applicable to the Company.
(16) PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES/ASSOCIATE :
a) Navneet Futuretech Limited
The Company's wholly owned subsidiary - Navneet Futuretech Limited
(NFL) is in the business of sale of computer hardware and related products. NFL's
revenue for FY 2024-25 was Rs 5.38 Crores as against Rs 3.70 Crores for FY 2023-24.
EBITDA for FY 2024-25 was Rs 1.22 Crores as against Rs 0.17 Crores for FY 2023-24.
Loss before tax of Rs 5.32 for FY 24-25 includes exceptional items of Rs 6.51 Crores
towards impairment provision made during the year ended 31st March 2025 for difference
between fair value of the investment in Carveniche Technologies Private Limited
(associate) and the carrying value of investment
b) Indiannica Learning Private Limited
The Company is pioneer in products that promote knowledge and learning.
The Company has an extensive product catalogue comprising specialised curricular learning
solutions consisting of text books, interactive student and teacher resources, teacher
training materials, educational, instructional, and information products as well as
technology solutions. Indiannica Learning Private Limited achieved turnover of Rs 54.48
Crores as against Rs 59.20 Crores for FY 2023-24 The decline in revenue was
primarily due to higher-than-anticipated sales returns recorded in the previous Financial
Year. The EBITDA was Rs (1.67) Crores as against Rs 0.37 Crores for FY 2023-24.
c) Navneet (HK) Limited
Navneet (HK) Limited achieved turnover of Rs 12.99 Crores as against Rs
21.06 Crores in FY 2023-24 and after considering expenses, it made a net loss of Rs 0.30
Crores as against net profit of Rs 0.68 Crores in FY 2023-24. The Company holds 70% of the
share capital of Navneet(HK) Limited.
d) Navneet Tech Ventures Private Limited
Navneet Tech Ventures Private Limited (NTVPL') was
incorporated in March, 2021 to setup, own and operate Technology based and driven
education in India. NTVPL has achieved profit (before tax) of Rs 0.33 Crores for the
Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 as against profit of Rs 0.27 Crores
incurred for FY 2023-24.
e) Navneet Learning LLP
The Company continue to hold 93% of voting rights and equivalent share
in profit/loss in Navneet Learning LLP (the LLP') Profit before Tax of Rs
758.12 Crores includes Rs 189 Crore towards realized gain on stake sale in K12 (5.32%) and
Rs 569 Crore towards fair value gain on remaining stake in K12 as the same is being
considered as financial asset. After considering administrative expenses, the LLP incurred
a loss of Rs 0.001 Crores for the Financial Year 2024-25 as against loss of Rs 0.004
Crores for the Financial Year 2023-24.
f) Carveniche Technologies Private Limited
Carveniche Technologies Private Limited is an education technology
company engaged in the business of AI based learning platform, interactive content and
physical Math & logic boxes for children in the age group of 3-14 years. The total
income generated for the Financial Year 2024-25 was Rs 2.79 Crores (Financial Year
2023-24 Rs 3.02 Crores). The total comprehensive loss of Rs 0.91 Crores for the Financial
Year 2024-25 and for the Financial Year 2023-24 it was Rs 1.78 Crores. The numbers for the
Financial Year 2024-25 are unaudited and as certified by the management of this associate
company.
(17) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS :
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting Consolidated Financial
Statements which form part of the Annual Report and Accounts.
(18) LISTING OF SECURITIES :
The equity shares of the Company are listed on the BSE Limited (BSE)
and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) with security ID 508989 and symbol of
NAVNETEDUL respectively. The Company confirms that the annual listing fees to both the
stock exchanges for the Financial Year 2025-26 have been paid.
(19) PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS :
Details of loans, guarantees or investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the note number 51 and
52 to the standalone financial statements.
(20) BOARD EVALUATION :
Pursuant to the provisions of Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 a structured
questionnaire was prepared after taking into consideration various aspects of Board's
function, composition of the Board and its committee, culture, execution and performance
of specific duties, obligations and governance.
The following were the Evaluation Criteria:
a) For Independent Directors: -
Knowledge and Skills - Professional Conduct - Duties, Role and
Functions - Fulfillment of the Independence Criteria; and
b) For Executive Directors: -
Performance as Team Leader/Member - Evaluating Business Opportunity and
analysis of Risk Reward Scenarios - Set Key Goals and Achievements -
Professional Conduct and Integrity - Sharing of Information with the
Board. The Board of Directors expressed its satisfaction with the evaluation process.
(21) REPORTING OF FRAUDS :
There was no instance of fraud during the year under review, which
required the Statutory Auditors to report to the Audit Committee and/ or to the Board as
required under Section 143(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder.
(22) TRANSFER TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND(IEPF) :
As required under Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013, the unclaimed
dividend amount aggregating to Rs 0.52 Crores lying with the Company for a period
of seven years were transferred during the Financial Year 2024-25, to the Investor
Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPF) established by the Central Government.
As required under Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company
transferred 34,014 equity shares in respect of which dividend has not been claimed by the
members for seven consecutive years or more to the Investor Education and Protection Fund
Authority during the Financial Year 2024-25. Details of shares so transferred have been
uploaded on the website of IEPF as well as the Company.
(23) WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY :
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 177(9) & (10) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, a Vigil Mechanism or Whistle Blower Policy for directors, employees and
other stakeholders to report genuine concerns has been established. The same is uploaded
on the website of the Company.
(24) SECRETARIAL AUDIT :
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act,2013 and
read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel)
Rules, 2014 and amendments thereto, your Company engaged the services of CS Sunil M.
Dedhia (COP No.2031), Proprietor of Sunil M. Dedhia & Co., Company Secretary in
Practice to conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the Financial Year ended 31st
March, 2025. The Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 is attached as Annexure
C' forming part of this Report.
(25) SUBSIDIARY COMPANY :
The Company does not have any material subsidiary whose net worth
exceeds 10 % of the consolidated net worth of the Company in the immediately preceding
accounting year or has generated 10 % of the consolidated income of the company during the
previous Financial Year. A statement containing salient features of the financial
statement of subsidiary company in the prescribed format AOC-1 is included in the report
as Annexure D' and forms part of this Report.
(26) FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS :
The Company has a familiarisation programme for Independent Directors
with regard to their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the
industry in which the Company operates, the business models of the Company etc. and the
same is available on the website of the Company.
(27) CORPORATE GOVERNANCE :
A report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under Regulation 34 of
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 alongwith requisite certificate obtained from M/s. N A Shah Associates
LLP, Statutory Auditors of the Company confirming compliance with the conditions of
Corporate Governance is attached and forms part of this Report marked as Annexure
E'.
(28) AUDITORS :
The Members of the Company at their 36th Annual General
Meeting had approved the re-appointment of M/s. N. A. Shah Associates LLP (Firm
Registration No. 116560W/W100149), Chartered Accountants as the statutory auditors of the
Company for a period of five years commencing from the conclusion of the 36th
AGM until the conclusion of 41st AGM of the Company to be held in the year
2027. Pursuant to the provisions of Companies Amendment Act, 2017, notified on May 7,
2018, ratification of appointment of Statutory Auditors at every AGM is no more a legal
requirement. Accordingly, the Notice convening the ensuing AGM does not carry any
resolution on ratification of appointment of M/s. N. A. Shah Associates LLP as
Statutory Auditors of the Company.
(29) COMMENTS ON AUDITORS' REPORT :
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or
disclaimer made by the Statutory Auditors in their report requiring explanation or
comments from the Board of Directors as required under Section 134(3) of the Companies
Act, 2013.
(30) BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR) :
In 2021 SEBI introduced new sustainability related reporting
requirements to be reported in the specific format which is a notable departure from the
existing Business Responsibility Report. This is a significant step towards giving
platform to the companies to report the initiatives taken by them in areas of environment,
social and governance. Further, SEBI has mandated top 1,000 listed companies, based on
market capitalisation, to give Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting in
that specific format. In line with the above, the Business Responsibility and
Sustainability Report is provided in a separate section and forms part of the Annual
Report as Annexure F'.
(31) PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES :
Disclosure pertaining to remuneration as per Section 197(12) of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is
attached as Annexure H' to this report. However, as per the provisions of
Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, this Report is sent to the shareholders
excluding the said information. Any shareholder interested in obtaining such information
may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered Office of the Company.
(32) MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS :
As per Regulation 34 of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Management Discussion and
Analysis report forms part of this Report.
(33) ANNUAL RETURN :
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the
Annual Return of the Company in Form MGT-7 for FY 2024-25, is available on the
Company's website at https://
navneet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Annual-Return_NEL.pdf
(34) CREDIT RATING :
During the year under review CRISIL has reassigned CRISIL A1+
(pronounced CRISIL A One Plus) rating of Rs 300 Crores to the Commercial Paper programme
and CRISIL A1+ (pronounced CARE A One Plus) rating of Rs 2 Crores to the Short Term Bank
facilities of the Company. The instruments with this rating are considered to have very
strong degree of safety regarding timely payment of financial obligations.
During the year under review CARE Ratings has reaffirmed CARE AA
(pronounced CARE Double AA) rating of Rs 450 Crores to the Long Term Bank facilities and
CARE A1+ (pronounced CARE A One Plus) rating of Rs 2 Crores to the Short Term Bank
facilities of the Company. The bank facilities covered with this rating are considered to
have very strong degree of safety regarding timely payment.
(35) NUMBER OF CASES FILED AND THEIR DISPOSAL UNDER THE SEXUAL
HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013 :
The Company has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment at the
workplace and has adopted a policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual
harassment at workplace in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules made there
under. The details of number of complaints pending at the beginning of the Financial Year,
received during the Financial Year and pending as on end of Financial Year is as under:
| Particulars |
Number of Complaints |
| Number of complaints pending as on the beginning of the
Financial Year |
Nil |
| Number of complaints filed during the Financial Year |
Nil |
| Number of complaints pending as on the end of the Financial
Year |
Nil |
(36) OTHER DISCLOSURES :
During the year under review:
no significant or material orders were passed by the
Regulators/Courts/Tribunals impacting the going concern status of the Company and its
future operations; no proceedings are made or pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Code, 2016 and there is no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial
Institution; no material change and commitment affecting the financial performance of the
Company occurred between the end of the Financial Year of the Company to which the
financial statement relate and the date of this report; no public deposit as defined in
Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules,
2014 was accepted or renewed; there has been no change in the nature of business of the
Company; the Company has complied with the provisions of Secretarial Standards on Meetings
of Board of Directors (SS-1) and on General Meetings (SS-2) issued by The Institute of
Company Secretaries of India;
All the insurable interest of the Company including inventories,
buildings, plant and machinery are adequately insured against risk of fire and other
risks.
(37) DETAILS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN
EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO : (A) Conservation of Energy
Company's plant was designed to achieve high efficiency in the
utilisation of energy. The key areas with regards to reduction of energy are identified
and constant efforts are made towards energy conservation.
(B) Technology Absorption, Adoptation and Innovation
Research & Development
(1) Efforts in brief towards technology absorption, adaptation &
innovation
Through visits of technical personnel to developed Western countries,
your Company keeps abreast with the advanced Technology Development and through specific
programmes introduces, adopts and absorbs these sophisticated technologies.
(2) Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts
In view of the above, your Company has been able to achieve a higher
production, accuracy and perfection in printing.
(3) In case of Imported Technology
| (i) Technologies Imported |
None, your |
| (ii) Year of Import |
Company has |
| (iii) Has the technology been fully absorbed? |
not imported any technology |
(C) FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The Company's export turnover has been Rs 642 Crores (FY 2023-24
Rs 572 Crores) Total Foreign Exchange earned and used :
(i) Foreign Exchange earned : Rs 641 Crores (FY 2023-24 Rs 572 Crores)
(ii) Foreign Exchange used : Rs 84 Crores (FY 2023-24 Rs 99
Crores)
(38) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT :
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the
commitment extended by the employees of the Company during the year. Further, the
Directors also wish to place on record the support received from its shareholders,
bankers, business associates, vendors and customers.
Your Directors also thank Government of various States in India and
government departments/agencies concerned for their co-operation.
|
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
|
Sd/- |
| Place : Mumbai |
Kamlesh S. Vikamsey |
| Date : 19th May, 2025 |
Chairman |