Goldstar Power Ltd

OPERATIONAL RESULTS AND STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIRS:

The Highlights of Company's performance for the year ended on March 31, 2025: Total Revenue from Operations decreased from Rs.50.16 Crores of previous F.Y.2023-24 to Rs.48.38 Crores in the year under Report

Total Expenses has increased from Rs.46.81Crores of previous F.Y. 2023-24 to Rs.46.97 Crores in the year under Report

Profit before exceptional & extra o rdinary items h as d ecreased from Rs.550.20 Lakhs of previous F.Y. 2023-24 to Rs.349.29 Lakhs in the year under Report

Net Profit decreased from Rs.404.56 Lakhs of previous F.Y. 2023-24 to Rs.228.00 Lakhs in the year under Report

Earnings per share (EPS) for the F.Y. 2024-25 is 0.09 as compared to 0.17 of F.Y. 2023-24.

The Board assures that the management will leave no efforts untouched to increase the profitability of the company.

DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND:

With a view to use the internal accruals for growth of the Company and to strengthen the financial position of the company, your directors do not recommend any dividend for the year under Report.

TRANSFER OF AMOUNT TO RESERVES:

Pursuant to provision of section 134(1)(j) of the Companies Act, 2013, no amount is transferred to general reserves account of the Company during the year under review.

The company has a closing balance of Rs.6,40,11,907 (Six Crore Forty Lakhs Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred and Seven Rupees Only) as Reserves and Surplus as on 31.03.2025.

CHANGE IN NATURE OF BUSINESS:

The Company is engaged in the business of manufacture, produce and assembles all types of batteries, including storage batteries, dry batteries, solar power batteries etc. During the year, Your Company has not changed its business or object and continues to be in the same line of business as per main object of the company.

Our product range covers various types of batteries including Fully Automotive Batteries for Car, Tractor and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Tubular Batteries for Inverter and Solar Application, SLI and Tubular Batteries for E-Rickshaw, SMF-VRLA Batteries for UPS Application, Motorcycle Batteries, Solar Batteries, Pure Lead and Alloy batteries. Currently our Company caters to all three segments of market viz. exports, domestic/after sales market and OEM. We have a widespread customer base with our domestic customer base situated in various regions of the country and our international customers situated across varied countries like Dubai, Uganda, Turkey, Senegal, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Oman, Yemen etc.

MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAS OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THIS REPORT.

There are no Material Changes and Commitments affecting the Financial Position of the Company between the end of Financial Year of the Company to which the Financial Statement relates and the date of this report.

DEPOSITS:

The Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits falling within the purview of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 as amended from time to time, during the year under review and therefore details mentioned in Rule 8(5)(V) & (VI) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to deposits, covered under Chapter V of the Act is not required to be given.

SHARE CAPITAL:

The paid-up Equity Share Capital as on 31st March, 2025 was Rs. 24,07,05,000.

A) Allotment of equity shares on Preferential Basis to the allottees through swap of shares:

During the year under review, the Company has not Allotted equity shares. However, It is hereby declared that Board of the company has approved Issuance and allotment of upto 4,54,93,500 Equity shares on March 26, 2025.And Members of the company has approved Issuance of equity shares on a preferential basis (“Preferential Issue”) to the non-promoter investors for a consideration other than cash. Company has approved allotment of 4,54,93,500 shares on preferential basis through swap of shares pursuant to in-principal approval from NSE on July 04, 2025.

B) Issue of sweat equity shares:

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any sweat equity shares.

C) Issue of employee stock options:

During the year under review, the Company has not issued any employee stock options.

D) Provision of money by company for purchase of its own shares by employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees:

The Company has no scheme of provision of money for purchase of its own shares employees or by trustees for the benefit of employees. Hence the details under rule 16 (4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 are not required to be disclosed.

DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY/ JOINT VENTURE/ ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:

As on March 31, 2025, the Company does not have any subsidiary or joint venture and associate company.

LISTING STATUS:

The Company's equity shares are listed on NSE Emerge SME platform of National Stock Exchange of India Limited with Symbol GOLDSTAR. The Company is regular in payment of Annual Listing Fees. The Company has paid Listing Fees upto the year 2024-25.

DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL:

REGISTRATION OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS IN

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS DATA BANK:

All the Independent Directors of the Company have been registered and are members of Independent Directors Databank maintained by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.

DIRECTORS LIABLE TO RETIRE BY ROTATION AND BE ELIGIBLE

TO GET RE- APPOINTED:

Pursuant to Section 149, 152 and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, one-third of such of the Directors as are liable to retire by rotation, shall retire every year and, if eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment at every AGM.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 152(6) and other applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. Mr. Amratlal Mohanbhai Pansara (DIN: 00300786) though appointed as Director of the Company. He has been associated with the Company since 1999, is liable to get retired by rotation being eligible has offered himself for re-appointment at the ensuring 26^th AGM of the Company. The Board recommends his re- appointment for consideration by the Members of the Company at the 26^th Annual General Meeting. Accordingly, requisite resolution shall form part of the Notice convening the AGM.

DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

All the Independent Directors have confirmed to the Board that they meet the criteria of Independence as specified under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of the Listing Regulations that they qualify to be Independent Directors pursuant to Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. They have confirmed that they meet the requirements of “Independent Director” as mentioned under Regulation 16 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Therefore, Board is duly composed as per the Companies Act, 2013 provisions and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation 2015.The Following changes in the Board Composition took place during the year under report and the confirmations were placed before and noted by the Board.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING:

BOARD MEETING:

The Board meets at regular intervals to discuss and take a view on the Company's policies and strategy apart from other Board matters. The notice for Board Meetings is given well in advance to all the Directors.

The Board of Directors met 7 times during the financial year ended March 31, 2025 in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder. The intervening gap between two board meetings was within the period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 and as per Secretarial Standard-1. The prescribed quorum was presented for all the Meetings and Directors of the Company actively participated in the meetings and contributed valuable inputs on the matters brought before the Board of Directors from time to time.

Seven Board Meetings were held as under:

Attendance of Directors in the Board Meeting

NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEETING

The Audit Committee met 4 times during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025. The Stakeholders Relationship Committee met 1 time during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee met 1 times during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025. Members of the Committees discussed the matter placed and contributed their valuable inputs on the matters brought before the meetings.

Additionally, during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025 the Independent Directors held a separate meeting on 21^st May, 2025 in compliance with the requirements of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulations 25(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD:

The Company has three committees viz; Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee which has established as a part of better corporate governance practices and is in compliance with the requirements of the relevant provisions of applicable laws and statutes.

I. AUDIT COMMITTEE:

The Audit Committees composition meets with the requirement of section 177 of the companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of Listing Agreement and Regulation 18 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Members of the Audit Committee possesses financial / accounting expertise / exposure.

The Audit Committee comprised of 3 members as per Table here in below. The Company Secretary is the Secretary and Compliance Officer of the committee. The detail of the composition of the Audit Committee along with their meetings held/ attended is as follows:

During the year under review, meetings of Audit Committee were held on:

II. COMPOSITION OF NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE:

The Nomination & Remuneration Committees composition meets with the requirement of section 178 of the companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of Listing Agreement and Regulation 19 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015. T h e Members of the Nomination & Remuneration Policy possesses sound knowledge / expertise / exposure. The Committee comprised of 3 members as per Table here in below. The Company Secretary is the Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Committee. The detail of a composition of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee along with their meetings held/ attended is as follows: -

During the year under review, meetings of Nomination & Remuneration Committee were held on

12.11.2024

The Company has duly formulated the Nomination & Remuneration Policy which is also available at the Company Website ..https://goldstarpower.com/wpcontent/uploads/2023/policy%20code%20of%20conduct/Nomina tion-and-Remuneration-Policy.pdf

III. COMPOSITION OF STAKEHOLDERS & RELATIONSHIP COMMITTEE:

The Stakeholders Relationship Committee meets with the requirement of the Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 20 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Stakeholders Relationship Committee is mainly responsible to review all grievances connected with the Company's transfer of securities and Redressal of shareholders / Investors / Security Holders Complaints.

The Committee comprised of 3membersas per Table here in below. The Company Secretary is the Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Committee. The detail of a composition of the said Committee along with their meetings held/ attended is as follows: -

During the year under review, meetings of Stakeholders Relationship Committee were held on

26.03.2025

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS:

Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, the Board has carried out annual performance evaluation of its own performance, the directors individually as well the evaluation of the working of its Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee, experience and expertise, performance of specific duties and obligations etc. were carriedout. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process and outcome.

The performance of each of the non-independent directors was also evaluated by the independent directors at the separate meeting held of the Independent Directors of the Company.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

In terms of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (CorporateSocial Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, every company with net worth of Rs. 500 Crores or more OR an annual turnover of Rs. 1000 Crores or more OR with a net profit of Rs. 5 Crores or more, during previous year is required to constitute a CSR Committee. Goldstar Power Limited does not fall in any of the above criteria during the year 2024-25.

Therefore, it is not required mandatorily to carry out any CSR activities or constitute any Committees under provisions of Section 135 of the Act.

We also feel strongly about giving back to our community. We believe everybody deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their personal circumstances, and offered the skills, knowledge and assistance they need to help themselves lead healthy and productive lives.

VIGIL MECHANISM FOR THE DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES:

Pursuant to Section 177(9) & (10) of the Companies Act, 2013, a Vigil Mechanism for directors and employees to report genuine concerns has been established, in order to ensure that the activities of the company and its employees are conducted in a fair and transparent manner by adoption of highest standards of professionalism, honesty and integrity and ethical behavior.

The Company has established a vigil mechanism through which Directors, employees and business associates may report unethical behavior, malpractices, wrongful conduct, fraud, violation of Company's code of conduct without fear of reprisal. The Company has set up a Direct Touch initiative, under which all Directors, employees, business associates have direct access to the Chairman of the Audit committee, and also to a three-member direct touch team established for this purpose. The direct touch team comprises one senior woman member so that women employees of the Company feel free and secure while lodging their complaints under the policy.

The Company ensures that genuine Whistle Blowers are accorded complete protection from any kind of unfair treatment or victimization. The vigil mechanism policy has also been uploaded in the website of the company at

https://goldstarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf

RISK MANAGEMENT:

The Board of the Company has evaluated a risk management to monitor the risk management plan for the Company. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. The company has been following the principle of risk minimization as it is the norm in every industry. The Board has adopted steps for framing, implementing and monitoring the risk management plan for the company. The main objective of this policy is to ensure sustainable business growth with stability and to promote a pro-active approach in reporting, evaluating and resolving risks associated with the business. In order to achieve the key objective, the policy establishes a structured and disciplined approach to risk management, in order to guide for decisions on risk related issues.

In today's Challenging and competitive environment, strategies for mitigating inherent risk in accomplishing the growth plans of the company are imperative. The Common risks inherent are: Regulations, Competition, business risk, technology obsolescence, long term investments and expansion of facilities. Business risk, inter alia, includes financial risk, political risk, legal risk etc., As a matter of policy, these risks are assessed and steps as appropriate are taken to mitigate the same.

INSURANCE:

All properties and insurable interests of the Company have been fully insured.

PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:

The details of loans, guarantees or investment covered under the provisions of section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are given in the Notes to the Financial Statements.

AUDITORS:

STATUTORY AUDITORS:

The members of the company at their Annual General Meeting held on 30^th September, 2024 had appointed M/s. DGMS & Co., Chartered Accountants, Jamnagar, (ICAI Firm Registration Number: 0112187W) as Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (five) financial years.

The Auditor's Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 forms part of this Annual Report and is attached to the Director's Report as “ANNEXURE-2” and same does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remarks.

There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.

SECRETARIAL AUDITORS:

As required under provisions of section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder, the Board has appointed the Secretarial Auditors of the Company,

Mrs. Rupal Patel, (ICSI Membership Number: FCS 6275, Certificate of Practice No: 3803), for conducting the Secretarial Audit for the FY 2024-25.

Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 issued by the Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2025 is attached to the Director's Report as

Secretarial auditor

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and The Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Company has appointed PCS Rupal Patel, Practicing Company Secretary (CP No.3803), to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the F.Y. 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report for F.Y. 2024-25 is annexed herewith as “Annexure III”.

INTERNAL AUDIT:

In accordance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules framed thereunder, your Company has appointedM/s. B. B. Gusani & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Jamnagar, (ICAI F irm Registration Number 140785W) as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25 and takes their suggestions and recommendations to improve and strengthen the internal control systems.

COST AUDIT:

The provisions of Section 148(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 and other applicable rules and provisions is not applicable on the Company. Therefore, no cost records have been maintained by the company.

COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS:

The Company has complied with all the applicable Secretarial Standards in the Financial Year 2024-25 as issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

DISCLOSURE UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT THE WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013:

At Goldstar Power Limited, all employees are of equal value. There is no discrimination between individuals at any point on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, political opinion, national extraction, social origin, sexual orientation or age.

At Goldstar Power Limited, every individual is expected to treat his/her colleagues with respect and dignity. This is enshrined in values and in the Code of Ethics & Conduct of Goldstar Power Limited. The Direct Touch (Whistle-Blower &Protection Policy) Policy provides a platform to all employees for reporting unethical business practices at workplace without the fear of reprisal and help in eliminating any kind of misconduct in the system. The Policy also includes misconduct with respect to discrimination or sexual harassment.

The Company also has in place “Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy”. This Anti- Sexual Harassment Policy of the Company is in line with the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary and trainees) are covered under this policy. The sexual harassment policy has also been uploaded in the website of the company at https://goldstarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Prevention-of-Sexual-Harrasement-at-Workplace.pdf

An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is in place to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. The following is a summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed off during the year:

No. of complaints received: Nil

No. of complaints disposed of: NA

DETAILS OF ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS:

The Company is well equipped with internal financial controls. The Company has continuous monitoring mechanism which enables the organization to maintain the same standards of the control systems and help them in managing defaults, if any, on timely basis because of strong reporting mechanisms followed by the Company.

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT:

In Terms of the Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, Management Discussion and Analysis report has been separately furnished in the Annual Report and forms part of the Annual Report as “ANNEXURE-6”.

PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES REFERRED IN SUB SECTION 1 OF SECTION 188 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013:

During the year under review, contracts or arrangements entered into with the related party, as defined under section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013 were in the ordinary course of business on arm's length basis. Details of the transactions pursuant to compliance of section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are annexed herewith as per “ANNEXURE-1” During the year the Company has not entered into any materially significant related party transactions which may have potential conflict with the interest of the Company at large. Suitable disclosures as required are provided in AS-18 which is forming the part of the notes to the Financial Statement.

In line with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulation 2015, the Company has formulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions which is also available o n Company's Website at http://goldstarpower.com/wp content/uploads/2018/05/Related Party Transactions Policy.pdf

PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION:

The Company has no employee in the Company drawing remuneration of more than Rs.8,50,000/- per month or 1,20,00,000/- per annum, and hence the Company is not required to give information under Sub rule 2 and 3 of Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2016.

The ratio of remuneration of each whole-time director and key managerial personnel (KMP) to the median of employee's remuneration of the employee of the Company as per section 197(12) read with Rule 5 (1) (i) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration) Rules 2014 for the financial year 2024-25 forms part of this Board report as “ANNEXURE-4”.

Additionally, the following details form part of Annexure-4 to the Boards Report: Remuneration to Whole Time Directors.

Remuneration to Non-executive/ Independent Directors.

Percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees in the financial year. Number of permanent employees on roll of the Company.

The company did not allow any sweat equity shares & does not have employees stock option scheme.

DETAILS INRESPECT OF FRAUDS REPORTED BY AUDITORS OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE REPORTABLE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT:

The Statutory Auditors or Secretarial Auditors of the Company have not reported any frauds to the Audit Committee or to the Board of Directors under Section 143(12) of theCompanies Act, 2013, including rules made thereunder during the current Financial Year.

BOARD POILICIES AND CODE OF CONDUCTS:

A. Policy on Directors Appointment and Remuneration

The policy of the Company on director's appointment and remuneration, including the criteria for determining the qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a director and other matters, as required under sub section (3) of section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 have been regulated by the nomination and remuneration committee and the policy framed by the company is annexed with the Board Report as “ANNEXURE-5” and available on our website, at https://goldstarpower.com/ There has been no change in the policy since last fiscal. We affirm that the remuneration paid to the directors is as per the terms laid out in the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company with the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company.

B. Prevention of Insider Trading:

The Board of Directors has adopted the Insider Trading Policy in accordance with the Requirements of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The Insider Trading Policy of the Company lays down guidelines and procedures to be followed, and disclosures to be made while dealing with shares of the Company as well as consequences of violation. The Policy has been formulated to regulate, monitor and ensure reporting of deals by employees and to maintain the highest ethical standards of dealing in Company's Shares.

C. Other Board Policies and Conducts:

Following Board Policies have been approved and adopted by the Board, the details o f which are available o n the website o f the company at www.goldstarpower.comand for the convenience given herein below:

SUBSIDIARIES ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES:

As at 31^st March, 2025, the Company does not have any Subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associate Companies.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:

“Corporate Governance Practices Are Reflection of Value Systems and which Invariably Includes our Culture, Policies and Relationships with our Shareholders”

Integrity and transparency are key factors to our governance practices to ensure that we achieve and will retain the trust of our stakeholders at all times. Corporate Governance is about maximizing Shareholders value legally, ethically and sustainably. At Goldstar, our Board exercises its fiduciary responsibilities in the widest sense of the term. Our disclosures seek to attain the best practices in the international corporate governance.

We also endeavor to enhance long term shareholder value and respect- minority rights in all our business decisions.

As our company has been listed on SME EMERGE Platform of National Stock Exchange Limited (NSE), by virtue of regulation 15 (2) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the compliance with the corporate governance provisions as specified in regulation 17 to 27 and clause B to (i) of sub regulation (2) of Regulation 46 and Para C, D and E of Schedule V relating to Corporate Governance Report, shall not apply to company listed on SME Exchange. Hence Corporate Governance Report does not form a part of this Board Report, though we are committed for the best corporate governance practices.

DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 164(2) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 IN RESPECT OF NON - DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS:

The Company has received the disclosures in Form DIR-8 from its Directors being appointed or reappointed and has noted that none of the Directors are disqualified under section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 14(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. However, as company being listed on the SME platform of the Stock Exchange, Corporate Governance regulations are not applicable to the company and hence no Certificate for the same from the Practicing Company Secretary is applicable to the company.

DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS:

There were no significant and material orders issued against the Company by any regulating authority or court or tribunal which could affect the going concern status and Company's operations in future.

PARTICULARS REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY TECHNOLOGYABSORPTION:

The information pertaining to Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, as required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 as follows:

A. Conservation of Energy: -

The Company applies strict control system to monitor day by day power consumption in an effort to save energy. The Company ensures optimal use of energy with minimum extent of wastage as far as possible.

During the year under review company has not undertaken any steps but Company has purchased land for Solar Plant and planning to use it as alternate source of energy in the F.Y.2022-23

During the year under review, company has not made any capital investment on energy conservation equipment.

B. Technology Absorption:

The Company has not made any special effort towards technology absorption. However, company always prepared for update its factory for new technology.

C. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO:

Further, during the year under review, the Company has reported Foreign Exchange Earnings and Expenses as under:

DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILTY STATEMENT:

In terms of Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, in relation to the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2025, the Board of Directors hereby confirms that:

OTHER DISCLOSURES AS REQUIRED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 AND RULES MADE THEREUNDER:

INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF):

During the year under review, the provision of section 125(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 does not apply as the company was not required to transfer any amount to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by Central Government of India.

CREDIT RATINGS:

Your Company being an SME Listed Company does not require obtaining credit rating for its securities. Though, Goldstar has received SME 3 from (Small and Medium Enterprise Ratings) on August 10, 2018 which is maintained till date.

The rating indicates stable and positive outlook of the Company. Rating shows High Credit Worthiness in relation to other MSEs.

REGISTRAR AND SHARE TRANSFER AGENT INFORMATION: M/S. MUFG INTIME INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

C-101, 247 Park, L.B.S Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai - 400 083, Telephone Number: +91 22 4918 6000 Email: rnt.helpdesk@in.mpms.mufg.com Website: www.in.mmps.mufg.com

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:

The Company maintained healthy, cordial and harmonious industrial relations at all levels. The enthusiasm and unstinting efforts of employees have enabled the Company to remain at the leadership position in the industry. It has taken various steps to improve productivity across organization.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND APPRECIATION:

Your directors would like to express their appreciation for assistance and co- operation received from the Shareholders, State Governments, Local authorities andCompany's Bankers for the assistance co-operation and encouragement they extended to the Company.

Your directors also wish to place on record their sincere thanks and appreciation for the continuing support and unstinting efforts of investors, vendors, dealers, business associates and employees in ensuing and excellent all-around o p erational performance.

Form AOC 2

“Annexure 1

To Directors Report of Goldstar Power Limited (Pursuant to Section 134 (3) (h) of the Act (Accounts) Rules, 2014)

Form for Disclosure of particulars of contracts/arrangements entered into by the company with related parties referred to in sub section (1) of section 188 ofthe Companies Act, 2013 including certain arms length transaction under third proviso thereto.

NOT APPLICABLE

Note:

Date of approval by the Board: Not Applicable, since the contracts were enteredinto in the ordinary course of business and on arm's length basis.

All transactions are reviewed at regular interval and it is generally renewed onyear-to-year basis.

Annexure-IV

TO DIRECTORS REPORT OF GOLDSTAR POWER LIMITED

Disclosures as per Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 & Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014”

Average increase in remuneration of the employees: As point (iii) above;

There was no employee of the Company employed throughout the financial year with salary above Rs. 1 Crore and Rs. 2 Lakhs per annum or employed in part of the financial year with an average salary above Rs. 8 Lakhs and Rs. 50 thousand per month.

Further, there is no employee of the Company employed throughout the financial year or part thereof, was in receipt of remuneration in aggregate, in excess of that drawn by the Managing Director or Whole Time Director or Manager and holds by himself or along with his spouse and dependent children, not less than two percent (2%) of the equity shares of the Company.

Annexure-V

TO DIRECTORS REPORT OF GOLDSTAR POWER LIMITED

N O M I NAT I O N AN D R E M U N E R AT I O N P O L I CY

INTRODUCTION

The Company considers the human resources as its invaluable assets. This policy on Nomination & Remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) and other employees has been formulated in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulation”) in order to pay equitable remuneration to the Directors, KMPs and Employees of the Company and to harmonize the aspirations of human resources consistent with the goals of the Company.

CONSTITUTION OF COMMITTEE

The Board has the power to constitute/ reconstitute the Committee from time to time in order to make it consistent with the Company's policy and applicable statutory requirement. At present, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises of following Directors:

i. Mr. Chetan Khattar, Member (Non -Executive Independent Director) ii. Mr. Hemraj Patel, Member (Non -Executive Independent Director) iii. Mr. Mahesh Sojitra, Member (Non -Executive Independent Director)

OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE OF POLICY

This policy on nomination and remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management has been formulated by the Committee, in compliances with Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013 read along with applicable rules thereto and Regulation 19 of Listing Obligation.

The objective of this policy is to lay down a framework in relation to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel.

The key objectives of the Committee:

i. Formulate the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a director and recommend to the Board a policy relating to the remuneration of Directors, key managerial personnel and other employees. ii. Formulation of criteria for evaluation of the Independent Director and to carry out evaluation of every Director's performance and to provide necessary report to the Board for further evaluation. iii. Devising a policy on Board diversity. iv. Identify persons who are qualified to become Director and persons who may be appointed in Key Managerial and Senior Management positions in accordance with the criteria laid down in this policy. v. To provide to Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management reward linked directly to their effort, performance, dedication and achievement relating to the Company's operations. vi. To retain, motivate and promote talent and to ensure long term sustainability of talented managerial persons and create competitive advantage. vii. Ensure that level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient, relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks. viii. To carry out any other function as is mandated by the Board from time to time and / or enforced by any statutory notification, amendment or modification, as may be applicable. ix. To perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate for the performance of its duties. x. To develop a succession plan for the Board and to regularly review the plan.

APPLICABILITY

The Policy is applicable to:- Directors (Executive and Non-Executive) Key Managerial Personnel Senior Management Personnel Employees

POLICY FOR APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR, KMP AND

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

The Committee shall identify and ascertain the integrity, qualification, expertise and experience of the person for appointment as director or KMP and recommend to the board his/her appointment.

A person should possess adequate qualification, expertise and experience for the position he/she is considered for appointment. The Committee has discretion to decide whether qualification, expertise and experience possessed by a person is sufficient/ satisfactory for the concerned position.

The Committee shall identify whether the director is willing to serve on one or more committees of the Board as also devote such time as necessary for proper performance of his duties.

The Committee shall analyze whether the Independent Director being considered is willing to and shall be able to carry out the duties which every independent directors are required to follow. The committee shall check whether the prospective Director/ KMP shall be able to follow the conduct of the Company or not.

TERM/ TENURE

The Term / Tenure of the Directors shall be governed as per provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under as amended from time to time.

The Company shall appoint or re-appoint any person as its Managerial Person for a term not exceeding five years at a time. No re-appointment shall be made earlier than one year before the expiry of term.

An Independent Director shall hold office for a term up to five consecutive years on the Board of the Company and will be eligible for appointment on passing of a special resolution by the Company and disclosure of such appointment in the Board's Report. No Independent Director shall hold office for more than two consecutive terms, but such Independent Director shall be eligible for appointment after expiry of three years of ceasing to become an Independent Director. Provided that an Independent Director shall not, during the said period of three years, be appointed in or be associated with the Company in any other capacity, either directly or indirectly. At the time of appointment of Independent Director, it should be ensured that number of Boards on which such Independent Director serves as an Independent Director.

EVALUATION AND ITS CRITERIA

Evaluation:

The Committee shall carry out evaluation of performance of every Director, KMP and Senior Management at regular interval (yearly).

Criteria for Evaluation of the Board:

Following are the Criteria for evaluation of performance of the Board:

(a) act objectively and constructively while exercising their duties;

(b) exercise their responsibilities in a bona fide manner in the interest of the Company; (c) devote sufficient time and attention to their professional obligations for informed and balanced decision making;

(d) do not abuse their position to the detriment of the company or its shareholders or for the purpose of gaining direct or indirect personal advantage or advantage for any associated person; (e) refrain from any action that would lead to loss of his independence,

(f) inform the Board immediately when they lose their independence, (g) assist the Company in implementing the best corporate governance practices; (h) strive to attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and the Committees;

(i) participate constructively and actively in the committees of the Board in which they are chairpersons or members;

(j) strive to attend the general meetings of the Company;

(k) keep themselves well informed about the Company and the external environment in which it operates;

(l) do not to unfairly obstruct the functioning of an otherwise proper Board or committee of the Board;

(m) moderate and arbitrate in the interest of the Company as a whole, in situations of conflict between management and shareholder's interest;

(n) abide by Company's Memorandum and Articles of Association, Company's policies and procedures including code of conduct, insider trading etc.

REMOVAL

Due to reasons for any disqualification mentioned in the Companies Act, 2013, rules made there under or under any other applicable Act, rules and regulations or any other reasonable ground, the Committee may recommend to the Board with the reasons recorded in writing for removal of a Director, KMP or Senior Management Personnel subject to the provisions and compliance of the said Act, rules and regulations.

RETIREMENT

The Whole-Time Directors, KMP and Senior Management shall retire as per the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the prevailing policy of the Company. The Board will have the discretion to retain the Whole-Time Directors, KMP, Senior Management in the same position/ remuneration or otherwise even after attaining the retirement age, for the benefit of the Company.

POLICY FOR REMUNERATION TO DIRECTORS/ KMP

The Committee will recommend the remuneration to be paid to the Managing Director, Whole Time Director, KMP and Senior Management Personnel to the Board for their approval. The level and composition of remuneration so determined by the Committee shall be reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management of the quality required to run the Company successfully. The relationship of remuneration to performance should be clear and meet appropriate performance benchmarks. The remuneration should also involve a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the Company and its goals:

Remuneration to Managerial Person, KMP and Senior Management:

Managerial Person, KMP and Senior Management shall be eligible for a monthly remuneration as may be approved by the Board on the recommendation of the Committee in accordance with the statutory provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and the rules made there under for the time being in force. The break-up of the pay scale and quantum of perquisites including, employer's contribution to P.F, pension scheme, medical expenses etc. shall be decided and approved by the Board onthe recommendation of the Committee and approved by the shareholders and Central Government, wherever required.

If, in any financial year, the Company has no profits or its profits are inadequate, the Company shall pay remuneration to its Managerial Person in accordance with the provisions of Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013 and if it is not able to comply with such provisions, with the prior approval of the Central Government.

If any Managerial Person draws or receives, directly or indirectly by way of remuneration any such sums in excess of the limits prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013 or without the prior sanction of the Central Government, where required, he / she shall refund such sums to the Company and until such sum is refunded, hold it in trust for the Company. The Company shall not waive recovery of such sum refundable to it unless permitted by the Central Government.

Remuneration to Non-Executive / Independent Director:

The remuneration / commission shall be in accordance with the statutory provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and the rules made there under for the time being in force.

The Non- Executive / Independent Director may receive remuneration by way of fees for attending meetings of Board or Committee thereof. Provided that the amount of such fees shall not exceed the maximum amount as provided in the Companies Act, 2013, per meeting of the Board or Committee or such amount as may be prescribed by the Central Government from time to time.

POLICY REVIEW

This policy is framed based on the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules thereunder and the requirements of the listing regulations.

In case of any subsequent changes in the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 or any other regulations which makes any of the provisions in the policy inconsistent with the Act or Regulations would prevail over the policy and the provisions in the policy would be modified in due course to make it consistent with the law.

This policy shall be reviewed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee as and when any changes are to be incorporated in the policy due to changes in regulations or as may be felt appropriate by the Company. Any changes or modifications on the policy as recommended by the Committee would be given approval of Board of Directors.