To
The Members
NRB BEARINGS LIMITED
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their 60th Report together
with the standalone and consolidated Audited Financial Statements for the year ended March
31, 2025.
1. Financial Results
|
Consolidated |
Standalone |
Particulars |
31.03.2025 Rs. Lakhs |
31.03.2024 Rs. Lakhs |
31.03.2025 Rs.Lakhs |
31.03.2024 Rs.Lakhs |
| Revenue from operations (Net) |
1,19,861 |
1,09,403 |
1,07,752 |
1,02,272 |
| Profit before tax |
11,333 |
31,587 |
7,983 |
31,822 |
| Provision for taxation |
|
|
|
|
| Current tax (net) |
3,157 |
6,628 |
2,140 |
6,010 |
| Deferred tax |
(254) |
794 |
(223) |
765 |
| Tax pertaining to earlier years |
198 |
14 |
198 |
- |
| Exceptional items - Income / Expenditure |
(5,189) |
18,743 |
(5,189) |
21,038 |
| Profit before exceptional items and tax |
16,522 |
12,844 |
13,172 |
10,784 |
| Profit after taxation |
8,232 |
24,151 |
5,868 |
25,047 |
| Add: Balance brought forward |
68,495 |
49,337 |
68,314 |
48,053 |
| Add: Other Comprehensive Income for the year |
305 |
215 |
(198) |
367 |
| Appropriation: |
|
|
|
|
| Dividend |
(2,423) |
(4,943) |
(2,423) |
(4,943) |
| General Reserve |
12,725 |
12,725 |
12,771 |
12,771 |
| Profit & Loss Account |
73,939 |
68,495 |
71,680 |
68,314 |
2. State of Company's affairs, operations and
outlook:
In line with the economy and industry sentiments, the revenue from
operations for your Company increased by approximate 9.56 per cent. The increase was
noticed across all segments.
During the year under review, on a consolidated basis your Company
recorded net revenue from operations (net of taxes and incentives) of Rs. 1,19,861 lakhs
as against Rs. 1,09,403 lakhs for the last fiscal. On consolidated basis, the Company
recorded profit (before tax & exceptional item) of Rs. 16,522 lakhs, an increase of
28.64 per cent over Rs. 12,844 lakhs for the last fiscal. The exceptional item for
Rs.5,512 lakhs, a one time payout for getting certain premises in the Company's Corporate
Office building, vacated and handed over in as-is condition and other undertakings from
the occupant, resulted in the Company, reporting a net profit of Rs. 8,232 lakhs, a
decrease of 66 per cent over Rs. 24,151 lakhs for the last fiscal.
On a standalone basis, your Company recorded net revenue from
operations (net of taxes and incentives) of Rs. 1,07,752 lakhs an increase of 5.36 per
cent over Rs. 1,02,272 lakhs of the last fiscal. The profit (before tax & exceptional
item) of Rs.13,172 lakhs, an increase of 22.14% over Rs. 10,784 lakhs for the last fiscal
and the net profit of Rs. 5,868 lakhs, a decrease of 77 per cent over Rs 25,047 lakhs for
the last fiscal as explained above.
The Company's revenue growth and the net operational profit (without
exceptional items) were comparable with the growth of other major industry players.
Considering the long term growth story of the Indian economy, your Company is confident of
improved performance both on revenue and net profits fronts, in the current year.
Amidst a challenging global macroeconomic environment, India continues
to demonstrate relative resilience. The country's GDP growth is projected at 7.0% for FY
2023-24, with estimates indicating a moderation to 6.4% in FY 202425. At this growth rate,
India will continue to be the fastest-growing economy in the world. Automobile contributes
nearly 6 per cent of India's GDP and 35 per cent of the manufacturing GDP. Globalizing has
opened newer avenues for the transportation industry, especially a shift towards electric,
electronic and hybrid cars, which are deemed more efficient, safe, and reliable modes of
transportation. Over the next decade, this will lead to newer verticals and opportunities
for auto-component manufacturers, who would need to adapt to the change via systematic
research and development.
The Government of India's Automotive Mission Plan (AMP) has come a long
way in ensuring growth for the sector. Indian automobile industry is expected to achieve a
turnover of USD 300 billion for the year 2026 and as per Automobile Component
Manufacturers Association (ACMA) forecasts, automobile component exports from India are
expected to reach USD 80 billion during FY 25-26. The Indian auto-components industry has
become the third largest in the world in 2025. Indian auto-component makers are well
positioned to benefit from the globalization of the sector as exports potential could
increase exponentially in the next decade.
During the year under review, a Family Settlement Agreement (FSA) was
entered into between members of the NRB and NIBL Groups, pursuant to which both Groups
will operate independently, without mutual restrictions on their respective growth
strategies. While the Company was not a party to the agreement, certain Board members
contributed to the resolution of specific conditions precedent outlined therein. These
developments are expected to benefit the Company.
The Management places on record its appreciation for such contribution
in closing the outstanding issues, against a one -time payment shown as exceptional item
for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025.
The Company is uniquely positioned in the high precision friction
solutions industry ,with its enviable position based on technology leadership, quality and
innovative design, lower cost of production, low leverage and strong de-risked customer
relationships, giving the Company a unique competitive advantage in an uncertain world.
As the industry dynamics and the new product lines get redefined, the
Company is preparing to:
Focus on precision component categories, like new generation of
light weight bearings that could provide higher margins,
Potential Growth Market - expansion of product range and
penetration at Company's large Key Global Customers, that span ICE/Hybrid EV and Agnostic
(technology - driven common platforms that would not change in this transition
Expanding our portfolio to serve adjacent industries.
Use its low leverage -D/E of under 0.20 to drive into the future
Re-focusing capabilities and resources into market opportunities
where the Company has low penetration (Aftermarket, Industrial Mobility, Defence, etc)
Thrust into OEM-driven Industrial Mobility Segments,
Cost optimization strategy including focus on solar, logistics,
process and material optimization
The Company is working with Europe's largest application
oriented research organization in order to become the industry leader on cutting edge
laser and additive technologies.
3. Dividend
During the year under review, the Board of Directors in their meeting
held on October 04, 2024 declared an interim dividend of Rs.2.50 per Equity Share (face
value of Rs. 2/- per Equity Share) (i.e.125%) to the eligible equity shareholders of the
Company.
Further, the Board of Directors in their meeting held on May 14, 2025
have also recommended a final dividend of Rs. 4.30 per Equity Share (face value of Rs.2/-
per Equity Share) (i.e. 215%) for the Financial Year 2025. Your Company has transferred
the unpaid/unclaimed dividend (interim and final) to the Unclaimed Dividend Accounts of
the respective financial years and the details of the same are uploaded on website of the
Company at www.nrbbearings.com
In terms of the provisions of Regulation 43A of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, hereinafter referred to as
"the Listing Regulations", the Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution
Policy. The Policy is available on the website of the Company at
https://www.nrbbearings.com/resources/investorrelations/policy/
NRB-Dividend-Distribution-Policy.pdf
4. Transfer to Reserves:
During the year under review, there was no transfer to the General
Reserve.
5. Share Capital
The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on March 31, 2025 was Rs. 1,938
Lakhs (96,922,600 equity shares of face value Rs2 each fully paid up). During the year
under review, the Company has not issued any shares. The Company has not issued shares
with differential voting rights. It has neither issued employee stock options nor sweat
equity shares and does not have any scheme to fund its employees to purchase the shares of
the Company.
6. Material changes and commitments, if any,
affecting the financial position of the Company
There are no material changes and commitments, affecting the financial
position of the Company which have occurred between the close of the financial year on
March 31, 2025 to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
7. Key Development subsequent to year ended on
March 31, 2025: Capacity Expansion
The Board of Directors of your Company at its meeting held on April 25,
2025, granted approval for a capital investment of an amount upto INR 200 crores for
upgradation and enhancement of capacity at R & D centre, Jalna, Chikalthana, Walunj
and Hyderabad plant. This capacity addition is to our existing product lines including
Taper Roller Bearings, Ball Bearings, Wide Inner Ring Bearings, Spherical roller Bearings,
Cylindrical roller bearings, Needle roller bearings and Thrust Bearings and would lead to
capacity enhancement of 15% to 25% higher volume for various product families depending on
product mix, as this would be based on Customer's demand.
This strategic expansion complements the company's strong presence
across current-generation models and reinforces its position as a key supplier of
high-precision bearing solutions for leading European automotive manufacturers.
8. Finance
The Company has been rated AA-/Stable long term borrowings and A1+ for
short term borrowings. The Company continues to focus on judicious management of its
working capital. Receivables, inventories and other working capital parameters are
continuously monitored. Driving operational efficiencies and prudence with respect to
capital expenditure, capturing opportunities are the other focus areas for the Company.
a. Public Deposits
The Company has not taken fixed deposits during the year under review.
There are no unclaimed deposits.
b. Particulars Loans, Guarantees or Investments
As on March 31, 2025, the outstanding principal amount for the
loan given to NRB Holdings Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company was USD 6.02
million and there was interest outstanding of USD 0.38 million as on March 31, 2025.
Details of loans, guarantees and investments covered under the
provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the notes to the
financial statements.
9. Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
During the year under review, Ms. Shruti Joshi ceased to be Company
Secretary & Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from March 25, 2025.
Mr. Kishor Talreja has been appointed as Company Secretary &
Compliance Officer, effective April 25, 2025.
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on August 07, 2025,
approved the re-appointment of Ms. Harshbeena Zaveri as the Vice Chairman & Managing
Director of the Company with effect from October 01, 2025, for a period of 5 years,
subject to approval of shareholders & other necessary approvals.
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on August 09, 2025,
approved the appointment of Mr. Tashwinder Singh (DIN: 06572282) as an additional Director
in the capacity of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director (liable to retire by rotation)
for a period of 3 years, with effect from August 09, 2025, subject to approval of
shareholders.
All Independent Directors have given declarations that they meet the
criteria of independence as laid down under section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Regulation 16 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015. The composition of the Board duly meets the criteria stipulated in Section 152 of
the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(51) and Section 203 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules 2014, the following were the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company
during the year under review:
Ms. Harshbeena Zaveri - Vice Chairman & Managing Director
Mr. Raman Malhotra - Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Shruti Joshi - Company Secretary (upto March 25, 2025)
Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors
In order to familiarize the Independent Directors with the business,
the Company makes a presentation covering nature and scope of business, nature of industry
in which the Company operates, profitability and future scope. Regularly at meetings
updates are given to the Board, by the Company's senior management in areas of operations,
industry and regulatory trends, competition and future outlook. The familiarization
programme is available on the website of the Company at www.nrbbearings.com.
Board Evaluation
The Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own
performance and that of its Committees and the Directors individually. The manner in which
the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
The process endorsed the confidence of the Directors in the ethical standards of the
Company and its strategies for growth. In the coming year, the Board intends to enhance
focus on exploring new drivers for continuing growth.
The Independent Directors have also met separately on March 17, 2025
Remuneration Policy
The Board has on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors, senior management
and their remuneration. As part of its policy the Company strives to ensure that the
remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and senior management involves a
balance between fixed and incentive pay, reflecting short and long term performance
objectives appropriate to the working of the Company and its goals. The remuneration
policy is available on the website of the Company www.nrbbearings.com. Details of
remuneration paid to Executive Directors and KMP and the Independent Directors form part
of the Corporate Governance Report attached to this Report.
Meetings
During the year 6 (Six) Board Meetings were convened and held (details
in Corporate Governance Report) and the gap between any 2 (two) consecutive meetings did
not exceed 120 days. The date for the next meeting is fixed in advance at the previous
meeting both for board and committee meetings.
10. Management Discussion and Analysis Report
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under
review, as required in terms of Listing Regulations, forms part of this Report as 'Annexure
A'.
11. Subsidiaries
As at March 31, 2025, the Company has 2 (two) subsidiaries viz. SNL
Bearings Limited and NRB Holdings Limited. As at March 31, 2025, NRB Bearings, USA Inc,
NRB Bearings Europe GmbH and NRB Bearings (Thailand) Limited, are wholly owned
subsidiaries of NRB Holdings Limited and step-down subsidiaries of the Company.
SNL Bearings Limited (SNL), in which your Company holds 73.45 percent
equity, has reported profit after tax of Rs. 1,086 lakhs (previous year Rs. 782.00 lakhs),
higher by 39 per cent. Revenue from Operations during the year at Rs. 5119 lakhs is higher
by 7 per cent over the previous year. SNL is working on projects to improve its financial
results in the coming years by enhancing operational efficiencies and improving
utilization of existing capacities /scaling up manufacturing capacities for new products
in demand.
NRB Holdings Limited (NHL), a wholly owned subsidiary, was incorporated
on October 14, 2021, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the growth of the global business.
During the financial year ended March 31, 2025, NHL recorded a revenue of USD 1,207,321
(Rs. 1,021 lakhs) and the resultant loss after tax was USD 339,463 (Rs. 287 lakhs).
As a part of comprehensive international strategy of the Company, NRB
Bearings Europe GmbH, NRB Bearings USA Inc. and NRB Bearings (Thailand) Limited, which
were set up to support increasing exports to Europe, North America/ Mexico and ASEAN
region respectively, were acquired by NHL. The companies provide marketing and customer
support services. The financial results for the year are:
NRB GmbH - Revenue EURO 16,463,064 (Rs. 14,938.56 lakhs), PAT EURO
527,325 ( Rs.478.4 lakhs)
NRB Thai - Revenue THB 565,108,144(Rs.13,802.77 lakhs),PAT THB
53,110,030 (Rs.1297.81 lakhs)
NRB US - Revenue USD 6,688,020 (Rs. 5,658.33 lakhs), PAT USD 502,104(
Rs.424.80 lakhs).
Pursuant to section 129 (3) read with rule 5 of Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 details of financial statements of subsidiary companies and the step-down
subsidiaries have been given in Annexure B (AOC-1) forming part of this statement.
During the year under review, NRB Bearings Europe GmbH and NRB Bearings
(Thailand) Limited, step down subsidiary companies, become material subsidiaries of the
Company in terms of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The Company adopted a policy for
determining 'material subsidiaries' of the Company. The policy is available at the website
of the Company at https://www.nrbbearings.com/investorrelations.htm
12. Business Risk Management
The Company has in place a risk management framework to identify risks
and minimize their adverse impact on business and strives to create transparency which in
turn enhances the Company's competitive advantage. The Company has identified the risks
associated with its operations and an action plan for mitigation has been identified. The
Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee which is responsible for timely
identification and mitigation of business and operational risks. The Risk Management
Policy is available on the website of the Company at www.nrbbearings. com.
13. Internal Financial Control Systems and
Adequacy
The Company's internal control systems are commensurate with the nature
of business, the size and complexity of its operations and such internal financial
controls, with reference to the Financial Statements, are adequate.
14. Conservation of energy, technology absorption,
foreign exchange earnings and outgo
Information pursuant to Section 134 (3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013
and Rule 8 of Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 has been given in the Annexure C forming
part of this report.
15. Industrial Relations/Vigil Mechanism and
Whistle Blower Policy
During the year, the Company maintained cordial relations with the
workmen's unions at all plants. There was no major issue/dispute between management and
unions at any of the plants of the Company.
During the year, the Company finalized wage settlements with the
workmen's unions at the Waluj and Chikalthane plants for a period of three years, valid
until 2027 and 2028, respectively. These settlements include increased payments linked to
higher production volumes, adjusted for rework. The productivity-linked wage agreements,
combined with focused efforts to reduce rejection rates, are expected to enhance capacity
utilization at the existing facilities.
The Company's people-centric approach is demonstrated through strong
teamwork and the execution of various initiatives involving employees and their families,
aimed at fostering and reinforcing organizational values. Regular training programs are
conducted to enhance knowledge of bearings and engineering principles, modern
manufacturing practices, as well as attitudinal and behavioral competencies.
The Company has a Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower Policy which
provides for adequate safeguards to employees using such mechanism. It also allows direct
access to the Audit Committee in appropriate cases. The policy available on the website of
the Company at https://www.nrbbearings.com/investorrelations.htm
Your Company hereby affirms that no complaints were received during the
year, under the Vigil Mechanism.
16. Safety, Health and Environment
The Company is committed to establishing and maintaining safe working
environment that promotes good health and high performance of the employees, and
simultaneously takes measures to protect the environment. We also ensure that safety
controls and safety behavior is well demonstrated by our employees while working on the
shop floor by using personal protective equipment as required with provided necessary
safety behavioral training.
Your Company has been accredited with internationally acclaimed
certification viz. ISO 14001:2015 to identify and control environmental impact and
constantly improve the environmental performance; ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and
safety management system; and IATF16949:2016 for Quality Management System; ISO 50001:2018
- Energy Management system.
Company's core value and commitment towards Sustainability, Carbon
reduction footprint plan defined ( Carbon Neutral by 2040) and initiated strategic
approach for going towards renewable Energy by Aug-25 and defined ESG KPI within
organization and started Involving Value partners. Initiated Life cycle assessment (LCA)
on the product and Carbon
The commitment towards the environment preservation extends beyond
regulatory compliances; ambient air, noise levels and waste monitoring through ETP/STP
treatment is being carried out. Initiatives are taken across the Company to conserve
natural resources by reduction and recycling of wastes and adherence to emission norms.
During the year there have been numerous initiatives by the Company
towards safety and environment awareness among employees:
1. "Safety first and always first" is accorded the highest
priority in the Company.
2. The Safety Week celebration to create safety awareness among
employees, activities and competitions such as safety posters as well as slogans conducted
Environment day celebrations to create awareness for environment and natural resource
conservation by tree plantation in premises and awareness sessions.
3. ETP upgradation for separating the ETP and STP effluents and
disposing to the CETP for the safe disposal of treated effluent. Also, Invested and
installed Zero Liquid discharge equipment.
4. Water conservation through re-use of waste water and rain water
harvesting at plants-capacity to harvest up to 3.06 crore liters rain water every year to
increase ground water levels. Also, conduct water audit to arrive for water Balancing and
water saving action.
5. Initiated Carbon sequester Analysis in two of the plant to arrive to
carbon sequester 347 tCo2 . Shannon Wiener Bio Diversity index 2.9-3.2( Benach mark5).
6. Energy conservation activities includes replacement of energy
efficient equipment's / lights to reduce the electrical consumption.
7. Conducted awareness program on food waste from external NGOs.
8. Annual Health Check-up for employees.
9. Special initiatives have been taken up such as theme based walk,
leading and lagging indicators, mock drills, up-gradation and revamping of fire
hydrants/protection systems, safety training to employees including top management,
organizing safety awareness week, reporting of near-miss incidents and first aid across
the plant. The Company strives to achieve "Zero-Accident Tolerance".
10. On time testing of stack emission, water testing, ambient and work
zone air testing, earth pit testing, testing of all safety and environmental equipment
calibration, ultrasonic and hydraulic test of air receiver tank, pressure vessel testing,
manual and electrical stacker testing, safety harness testing and calibration.
11. Strict policy for non-consumption of tobacco and intoxicating
materials to protect the mental and physical health of employees. Regular awareness
programs like "Vyasan Mukti" and "Yoga Classes" conducted to educate
employees to get rid of evils of intoxication and stressful work life and embrace good
health and work-life balance.
17. Corporate Social Responsibility
In line with the activities specified in schedule VII relating to the
provisions of sections 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, your company has been focusing on:
Promotion of education.
Promoting gender equality and empowering women.
Employment enhancing vocational skills.
Promotion of social business projects including ensuring
environmental sustainability, ecological balance, protection of flora and fauna, animal
welfare, conservation of natural resources.
Promoting healthcare including preventive healthcare with
specific emphasis on women, children and girl child.
In terms of the above the Company has been contributing for primary
education secondary education, vocational training including students, teachers, and
education officers. Goonj's "School to School" initiative also engaged parents
in school improvements and urban youth in mindful giving, aligning with key SDGs to
advance educational equity and well-being. The Company has continued its support to the Ashoka
University which is devoted to transforming Indian higher education based on the
principles of multidisciplinary education delivered by exceptional faculty members and
providing ivy-league quality education at an affordable price. The liberal education helps
develop intellect, nurture critical thinking and provides specialization with a broader
foundation of knowledge. The Company extended support to Aseema Charitable Trust which
provides quality, value-based education to children from marginalized communities. Aseema
operates three municipal schools in Mumbai for tribal children, fostering inclusive
and holistic development. The Company supported competency-based education transformation
in rural government schools through Gyan Prakash Foundation. The Company
contributed through The Akanksha Foundation for its School Project at Abhyudaya
Nagar, Mumbai, benefiting students from marginalized communities. The initiative supported
quality education, socioemotional learning, and community engagement, helping transform
public education for underprivileged children. The Company has been the chief supporter to
IIT-Bombay for its Racing Car Project and has been associated with the project
since the last 8 (eight) years.
In addition to above, the Company also met the key persons associated
with NGOs seeking support from the Company and after reviewing their activities made CSR
contributions to 321 Education Foundation, Aesthesis Foundation, Aarambh Society, Indian
Cancer Society, Rotary club of Mahim, Rotary club of Bombay Charities Trust, Aai Janhit
Bahuuddeshiy sevabhavi sanstha, Shri Radhika Seva Trust.
The above initiatives reflect the Company's integrated approach to
nation-building and social equity. The Annual Report on CSR activities, in compliance with
the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, is annexed herewith as
Annexure D.
During the year under review, the Company has spent an amount of Rs.
227.50 Lakhs on CSR projects.
18. Corporate Governance
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, Management Discussion and
Analysis, Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report, Corporate Governance Report
and Auditors' Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance are
made part of the Annual Report. Details of Board meetings held during the year under
review and the composition of the various committees are included therein.
The Code of Conduct for Directors and senior management of the Company,
as approved by the Board, has been affirmed on an annual basis by all the Directors and
the senior management personnel of the Company.
The relevant certification on the various matters specified under
Regulation 17(8) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 has been done by the Vice Chairman & Managing Director and the Chief Financial
Officer of the Company.
During the year under review the Company has complied with all the
applicable Secretarial Standards.
All pecuniary relationships or transactions of the Non-Executive
Directors vis-a-vis the Company along with criteria for such payments and disclosures on
remuneration of Directors along with their shareholding are disclosed in Annual Return for
the financial year 2024-25.
There are no relationships between the Directors of the Company.
Members desirous of receiving the full Report and Accounts of the
subsidiaries will be provided the same on receipt of a written request from them or on
submission of their e-mail IDs for forwarding documents through electronic mode. This will
help save considerable cost in connection with printing and mailing of the Report and
Accounts. This measure would be in line with the green initiative for paperless
communications. The same shall also be kept for inspection by any Member at the registered
office of the Company and of the respective subsidiary Company concerned and shall also be
posted on the website of the Company viz. www.nrbbearings.com.
19. Directors' Responsibility Statement
In accordance with Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Directors state that:
i. in the preparation of annual accounts, all applicable accounting
standards have been followed and no material departures have been made from the same;
ii. accounting policies selected were consistently applied. Reasonable
and prudent judgements and estimates have been made so as to give a true and fair view of
the state of affairs of the Company as on March 31, 2025 and of the profit of the Company
for the accounting year ended on that day;
iii. proper and sufficient care for maintenance of adequate accounting
records has been taken in accordance with the provisions of the Act so as to safeguard the
assets of the Company and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities;
iv. the Annual Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis;
v. the internal financial controls to be followed by the Company have
been laid down and are adequate and were operating effectively;
vi. proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and all such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
20. Related Party transactions (RPT)
All RPT that were entered into during the financial year were on an
arm's length basis and were in the ordinary course of business. There are no materially
significant RPT by the Company with promoters, directors, key managerial personnel or
other designated persons.
All RPT are placed before the Audit Committee for approval and are
noted by the Board. Prior approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on periodic basis
for transactions which are foreseen and repetitive in nature. The compliance of the
transfer pricing norms in relation to such transactions is certified by the tax advisors.
The policy on RPT as approved by the Board is available on the
Company's website. Form AOC-2 for disclosure of particulars of contracts has been enclosed
as Annexure E.
21. Auditors Statutory Auditors
M/s Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm
Registration no. 001076N/N500013) were appointed as statutory auditors of the Company for
a second term of 5 (five) consecutive years at the Annual General Meeting held on
September 29, 2023.
Auditors' Report
The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification, reservation,
adverse remark or disclaimer. The Notes to the financial statements referred in the
Auditors' Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
Cost Auditors
Pursuant to the Rules issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs under
Companies (Cost records and Audit) Amendment Rules 2014, your Company is subject to cost
audit during the year and M/s. R. Nanabhoy & Co., Cost Accountants were appointed to
undertake the same.
The cost accounts and records of the Company are duly prepared and
maintained as required under Section 148(1) of the Act.
Secretarial Auditor
M/s. Upendra Shukla & Associates, practicing Company Secretaries
(FRN: S2024MH963100), were appointed as Secretarial Auditors to undertake the Secretarial
Audit of the Company for the year 2024-25. Their Secretarial Audit Report, in prescribed
Form No. MR-3, is annexed to this Report as Annexure F and does not contain any
qualification, observation, reservation or adverse remark.
In line with the newly introduced requirements under the Listing
Regulations, the Board has recommended the appointment of M/s. Upendra Shukla &
Associates as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for conducting Secretarial Audit for
a period of five consecutive years, commencing from 2025-26 to 2029-30, for approval of
the Shareholders.
Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
The Company has undertaken an audit for the financial year 2024-25 for
the compliances in respect of all applicable Regulations, Circulars and Guidelines issued
by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report,
as required under Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations, has been obtained from Mr.
Upendra Shukla, Practicing Company Secretary and Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
Explanation or Comments on disqualifications,
reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimers in the auditors' reports
There have been no disqualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or
disclaimers in any of the auditors' reports. Details in respect of Frauds Reported by
Auditors
During the year under review, there have not been any instances of
fraud and accordingly, the Statutory Auditor, Secretarial Auditor and Cost Auditor have
not reported any frauds either to the Audit Committee or to the Board under Section
143(12) of the Act.
22. Annual Return
The Annual Return for the financial year 2024-25 as per provisions of
the Act and Rules thereto, is available on the Company's website at
https://www.nrbbearings.com/investorrelations.htm
23. Particulars of Employees
The information required pursuant to section 197(12) read with Rule
5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules 2014,
in respect of employees of the Company will be provided upon request. In terms of Section
136 of the Act the Report and Accounts are being sent to the Members excluding this
information. The report is annexed as Annexure G
24. Significant and Material Orders passed by the
Regulators or the Courts or the Tribunal
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators
or the Courts or the Tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations
in future.
25. Details of application made or any proceeding
pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year along with their
status.
The Company has not made any application under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the financial year 2024-25.
26. Details of difference between amount of the valuation done at the
time of one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks or
Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof.
The provision regarding difference between amount of the valuation done
at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks
or Financial Institutions is not applicable to the Company during the financial year
2024-25.
27. Change in nature of business
During the year under review there was no change in the nature of the
business carried on by the Company.
28. Disclosure under Sexual Harassment of Women at
the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
In accordance with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at
the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has set up 6
(six) Internal Committees (IC) to redress complaints. During the year under review 0
(zero) complaint was received.
29. Acknowledgement
The Board of Directors, place on record their deep appreciation for the
contribution made by Mr. Tashwinder Singh (ex-Chairman & Independent Director) and Ms.
Vishakha R M (Independent Director) during their association with the Company over the
years.
The Directors wish to record their appreciation of the contribution
made by employees at all the levels by their hard work, solidarity and support, and for
the confidence and loyalty shown by our customers. The Directors also wish to thank the
Members, suppliers, bankers and all other business associates for the continuous support
given by them to the Company and for their confidence in its management.
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For and on behalf of the Board of Directors |
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NRB Bearings Limited |
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| Place: Mumbai |
Harshbeena Zaveri |
Satish Rangani |
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Vice Chairman & Managing Director |
Non-Executive Director |
| Date: August 09, 2025 |
(DIN: 00003948) |
(DIN: 00209069) |