TO THE MEMBERS
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the Thirty Sixth (36th)
Directors' Report of your Company along with Audited Financial Statements for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
1. FINANCIALRESULTS:
(Rupees in Lakhs)
Particulars |
|
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Revenue fromoperations (including GST) |
|
498518.58 |
409385.62 |
Less: GST |
|
97035.44 |
79216.51 |
Revenue fromoperations (Net) |
|
401483.14 |
330169.11 |
Operating Profit |
|
16586.90 |
13402.28 |
Add:Other Income |
|
2078.93 |
1930.95 |
Profitbefore Financial Charges, Depreciation
&Taxes |
|
18665.82 |
15333.23 |
Financial Charges |
|
4665.84 |
3713.26 |
Depreciation |
|
1962.95 |
1739.55 |
Profitbefore Taxes& Extra-ordinaryItems |
|
12037.03 |
9880.42 |
Extra-ordinary Items |
|
|
|
Profitbefore Taxes |
|
12037.03 |
9880.42 |
Less: Provisionfor Tax |
|
3033.02 |
2595.04 |
Profitafter Tax |
|
9004.01 |
7285.38 |
Other Comprehensive Income (net of taxes) |
|
5 ( 8.95) |
42.97 |
Total Comprehensive Income forthe period |
|
8945.06 |
7328.35 |
Add:Balance brought forward from lastAccount |
|
5230.55 |
5617.33 |
Balance available: (A) |
|
14175.61 |
12945.68 |
Which the Board of Directorshave appropriated
asunder: |
|
|
|
(i) Transfer toGeneral Reserve |
|
|
6000.00 |
(ii) (a) Dividend paid for F.Y. 2022-23 |
|
|
|
Final Dividend @36%(onRe.1/- per
Share) |
|
|
643.18 |
(b) Dividend paid for F.Y. 2023-24 |
|
|
|
1st Interim Dividend @30% (on Re.1/-
per Share) |
535.98 |
|
|
2nd Interim Dividend @30% (on Re.1/-
per Share) |
535.97 |
|
1071.95 |
Final Dividend @45%(onRe.1/- per
Share) |
|
803.96 |
|
(c) Dividend paid for F.Y. 2024-25 |
|
|
|
1st Interim Dividend @35% (on Re.1/-
per Share) |
625.30 |
|
|
2nd Interim Dividend @30% (on Re.1/-
per Share) |
535.98 |
1161.28 |
|
TheBoardofDirectorshasrecommendedFinal
Dividend @ 50% |
|
|
|
i.e.Rs.0.50for the year under
review,subjecttoapproval by Members. |
|
|
|
SubTotal of above : (B) |
|
1965.24 |
7715.13 |
Balance carriedforwardinProfit &
LossA/c (A-B) |
|
12210.37 |
5230.55 |
2. DIVIDEND AND RESERVE:
Your Directors' are pleased to recommend a Final Dividend of Rs. 0.50
per share (50%) per equity share of face value of Re. 1/- each for the year ended 31st
March, 2025, subject to the approval of Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting
(AGM) of the Company.
1st Interim Dividend at the rate of Rs. 0.35 (35%) each per equity
share and 2nd Interim Dividend at the rate of Rs. 0.30 (30%) for the year was recommended
at the Board Meetings held on 11h t November, 2024 and 12th February, 2025 paid in
November, 2024 and February, 2025 respectively. n I view of the changes made under the
Income-tax Act, 1961, by the Finance Act, 2020, dividends paid or distributed by h t e
Company shall be taxable in the hands of the Shareholders. The Company shall, accordingly,
make the payment of h t e final dividend after deduction of tax at source.
The dividend recommended is in accordance with the Dividend
Distribution Policy of the Company. The Dividend Distribution Policy, in terms of
Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations")is available
on the Company's website: https://precisionwires.in/policies/ .
Share Capital
The authorized share capital of the Company stands at Rs.
25,00,00,000/- divided into 22,00,00,000 equity shares of Re. 1/- each and 3,00,00,000
Un-classified Shares of Re. 1/- each.
The paid-up share capital of the Company stands at Rs. 17,86,57,975/-
divided into 17,86,57,975 equity shares of Re. 1/- each.
Transfer to Reserve:
No Amount was transferred to General Reserve during the Financial Year
ended 2024-25.
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF) n I accordance with
the applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013 read with Investor Education and
Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 ("IEPF
Rules"), all unclaimed dividends are required to be r t ansferred by the Company to
the IEPF, after completion of seven (7) years. Further, according to IEPF Rules, the
shares on which dividend has not been claimed by the shareholders for seven (7)
consecutive years or more shall be r t ansferred to the demat account of the IEPF
Authority. The details relating to amount of dividend transferred to the IEPF and
corresponding shares on which dividends were unclaimed for seven (7) consecutive years,
are provided on the website of the Company www.precisionwires.in.
3 OPERATIONS:
I. Production & Sales:
During the year under review there was normalcy in terms of Production
and Sales. Our Production, Sales, and Revenue from Operations were higher compared to the
preceding year, reflecting consistent operational performance and market demand.
The Company made suitable arrangements with indigenous producers and
also supplemented with imports to ensure an uninterrupted supply of copper during the
year. Efforts are ongoing to proactively tie up copper supplies for FY 2025-26, given the
expected supply constraints in the domestic market.
The year also saw inflationary pressures, driven by rising costs of
chemicals, varnishes, salaries and wages, export freight, and power tariffs in our area.
Despite these challenges and a high interest rate regime, your Company continued to
discharge all its financial and operational commitments on time, without delays or
defaults.
The domestic demand remained stable, even amidst geopolitical
uncertainties such as the Ukraine and Middle East conflicts, and volatility after the US
Presidential election.
Looking ahead to FY 2025-26, macroeconomic conditions are expected to
remain challenging due to heightened global tensions (Ukraine/Middle East, India-Pakistan,
US-China), a reset in global trade dynamics, and fluctuating raw material prices and
exchange rates.
II. Exports:
Exports were satisfactory during the year, despite facing stiff
competition and tariff discrimination in international markets.
The Company managed to maintain export volumes and performance,
supported by a steady demand in key overseas markets. Despite the complex global
environment, export demand remained stable, contributing to the Company's balanced revenue
mix.
III. Copper Price:
There was notable volatility in copper prices and exchange rates during
the year under review:
n I terms of USD per MT, the average copper price increased
by approximately 13% compared to FY 2023-24.
The Indian Rupee weakened by around 2% on average during the
year.
As a matter of policy and risk mitigation, the Company continued to
follow a strategy of back-to-back transactions-purchasing copper against confirmed sales
orders to minimize exposure to market fluctuations.
On the supply side, the Tuticorin smelter of Vedanta Limited, a key
supplier, remained shut throughout the year. Hindalco Industries Limited (Birla Copper),
India's principal producer of copper cathodes and rods, operated at high-capacity levels,
though their supply may still fall short of the growing domestic demand.
Copper supply remains tight globally, and while Kutch Copper Limited
(Adani Group) was expected to begin production in Q1 of FY 2024-25, the project has been
substantially delayed and is now likely to commence regular operations in FY 2025-26, with
full stabilization taking time.
Additionally, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) introduced Quality
Control Orders (QCOs) on critical raw materials like Copper Wire Rods and Cathodes, which
has added complexity to the procurement and supply chain processes.
IV. Expansion: Status of Projects a. Completion of 9000 MT/Year
Expansion/Modernisation at Silvassa works (Feb 2022 Board Approval)
The Expansion/Modernisation at Silvassa Works, with an additional
capacity of 9000 MT per year of Winding Wires made of Copper of various types was
successfully completed during April-June 2024, marking a significant milestone in the
company's growth and modernization efforts.
b. Ongoing 6000 MT/Year Expansion/Modernisation at Silvassa works (Feb
2024 Board Approval)
A further Expansion/Modernisation of 6000 MT per year of Winding Wires
made of Copper of various types was approved in the February 2024 Board Meeting. The
project implementation is currently under progress, with several machines already
delivered. The Company is actively working on the execution phase, and the project is
expected to be fully completed by the end of Q2 FY 2025-26.
c. Proposed 6700 MT/Year Expansion Expansion/Modernisation at Silvassa
works (Aug/Nov 2024 Board Approval)
I n the August/November, 2024 Board Meeting, a new
Expansion/Modernisation project at Silvassa was approved with an capacity of 6700 MT per
year of Winding Wires made of Copper of various types. Most of the equipment has already
been ordered. Additionally, Civil Work for the expansion is under progress. The project s
i projected to be completed by the end of Q1 FY 2026-27.
d. Proposed Project related to the recycling of Copper Waste and
Scrap/Refining of Copper at Zaroli (March, 2025 Board Meeting)
Keeping in mind the strategic benefits, environmental sustainability
and economic viability, the Company has recently decided to execute a project at Village
Zaroli, Gujarat for Recycling of Copper Waste and Scrap/Refining of Copper for the
manufacture of Copper Cathodes. The Board of Directors authorised I n vestment of approx.
Rs. 188 Crore (excluding Land) for the said Project.
The Board of Directors at the meeting held on 08th February, 2024,
decided to start manufacturing Copper Rods from Copper Cathodes in Gujarat.
The Copper Cathodes produced from above mentioned Recycling/Refining
project, will be available from FY 2026-27 onwards and will be internally used for
manufacture of Copper Wire Rods.
Copper Wire Rods are our primary raw material for the manufacture of
Winding Wires made of Copper.
V. Financial Performance (All figures in Rs. Lakhs except ratio)
(Figures of preceding year in brackets)
Total Revenue from Operations (Net of Taxes): Rs.
4,01,483 lakhs (Rs. 3,30,169 lakhs)
Profit Before Depreciation, Interest, and Tax (PBDIT): Rs.
18,666 lakhs (Rs. 15,333 lakhs)
Finance Cost: Rs. 4,666 lakhs (Rs. 3,713 lakhs)
Depreciation: Rs. 1,963 lakhs (Rs. 1,739 lakhs)
Profit Before Tax (PBT): Rs. 12,037 lakhs (Rs. 9,880
lakhs)
Provision for Tax: Rs. 3,033 lakhs (Rs. 2,595 lakhs)
Profit After Tax (PAT): Rs. 9,004 lakhs (Rs. 7,285
lakhs)
Other Equity (Excluding Revaluation Reserve): Rs.
55,837 lakhs (Rs. 48,857 lakhs)
Current Ratio: 1.60 (1.71)
Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.11 (0.19)
4. NUMBER OF BOARD MEETINGS HELD:
During the year under review, 5(Five) meetings of the Board of
Directors were held as under:
18h t May, 2024, 10th August, 2024, 11th November, 2024, 12th February,
2025 and 22nd March, 2025.
The maximum interval between any two meetings did not exceed 120 days,
as prescribed under the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations. The details of the meetings
and attendance of Directors are furnished in the Corporate Governance Report which forms
part of this Annual Report.
Further, during the year, a separate meeting of the Independent
Directors of the Company was held on 12th February, 2025 to discuss and review the
performance of all other non-Independent Directors, Chairperson of the Company and h t e
Board as a whole and for reviewing and assessing the matters as prescribed under Schedule
IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and under Regulation 25(4) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
5. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, Directors of
your Company hereby state and confirm that: a) In the preparation of the Annual
Accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2025, the applicable Accounting Standards have
been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures; b) they have
selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and
estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state
of affairs of the Company at the end of the Financial Year and of the Profit of the
Company for the same period; c) the Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for
the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and
detecting fraud and other irregularities; d) they have prepared the Annual Accounts on a
going concern basis; e) they have laid down internal financial controls in the Company
that are adequate and were operating effectively. f ) they have devised proper systems to
ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and these are adequate and
are operating effectively.
6. DECLARATION BY THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:
The Independent Directors of the Company have submitted the declaration
of Independence as required under Section 149(7) of the Act, confirming that they meet the
criteria of independence under Section 149(6) of the Act, and Regulation
16 (1)(b) of the Securities Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ( L isting Regulations).
7. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY:
The Policy of the Company on Directors' Appointment, Remuneration and
other Terms including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes,
experience and any other matters as required to be provided for the Independence of a
Director as per subsection (3) of Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 19 of Listing
Regulations is appended as Annexure-I to this Annual Report.
The inter alia, provides that the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
shall, formulate the criteria for Board membership, including the appropriate mix of
Executive& Non-Executive Directors, Board Diversity and approve and r e commend
compensation packages and policies for Directors and Senior Management and lay down the
effective manner of performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees and the Directors
and such other matters as provided under Section 178 of the Act and Listing Regulations.
The Company affirm that, the remuneration paid to the Directors, Key
Managerial Personnel and Senior Management is n i accordance with the Nomination and
Remuneration Policy formulated in accordance with Section 178 of the Act and Regulation 19
read with Schedule II of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The salient features of the Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the
Company are outlined in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual
Report. The Policy is also available on the website of the Company www.precisionwires.in.
8. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL: DIRECTORS:
During the financial year 2024-25, following changes has taken place on
the Board of Directors of the Company : a. Shri Milan M. Mehta has been re-appointed as a
Managing Director in the Board Meeting held on 08th February, 2024 for a period of three
years starting from 01st April, 2024 and subsequently confirmed by the members of the
Company by way of postal ballot on 15th April, 2024. b. Shri Manoj Lekhrajani, has been
appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company on 06th March, 2024 and
subsequently confirmed by the members of the Company through postal ballot on 15th April,
2024. c. Shri Sanjay Singhvi, was appointed as Additional Executive Director on the Board
Meeting held on 10th August, 2024 and the appointment was subsequently confirmed by the
members of the Company through postal ballot on 12th September, 2024. d. The term of Shri
Pradip Roy, Non-Executive Independent Director, ended in the last 35th Annual General
Meeting of the Company. e. Shri Mahendra Mehta, Chairman and Executive Director of the
Company resigned w.e.f. 01st October, 2024. He has been appointed as Chairman Emeritus
w.e.f. 01st October, 2024.
. f Shri Milan M. Mehta, was re-designated as Chairman and Managing
Director and Shri Deepak M. Mehta was redesignated as Vice Chairman and Whole-Time
Director w.e.f. 01st October, 2024.
KEY MANEGERIAL PERSONNEL (KMP):
During the Financial year 2024-25 below person were acting as Key
Managerial personnel of the Company:
a. Shri Milan M. Mehta |
- Chairman and Managing Director |
b. Shri Deepak M. Mehta |
- Vice Chairman and Whole-Time Director |
c. Shri Sanjay Singhvi |
- Executive Director |
d. Shri Mohandas Pai |
- Chief Financial Officer |
e. Smt. Deepika Pandey |
- Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
9. DECLARATION FROM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ON ANNUAL BASIS:
The Company has, inter alia, received the following declarations from
all the Independent Directors as prescribed under sub-section (6) of Section 149 of the
CompaniesAct, 2013 and under Regulation 16(1)(b) read with Regulation 25 of the SEBI
(LODR), Regulations, 2015 confirming that:
a. they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under the
provisions of the Act, read with Schedule IV and Rules issued thereunder, and the Listing
Regulations. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting h t eir status as
Independent Directors of the Company;
b. they have complied with the Code for Independent Directors
prescribed under Schedule IV to the Act; and
c. they have registered themselves with the Independent Director's
Database maintained by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and have qualified the
online proficiency self-assessment test or are exempted from passing the e t st as
required in terms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment
and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014.
d. they had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company,
other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the
purpose of attending meetings of the Board of Directors and Committee(s). The Board of
Directors of the Company has taken on record the declaration and confirmation submitted by
the Independent Directors after undertaking due assessment of the veracity of the same.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARD ON BOARD AND GENERAL MEETINGS:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 118 of the Act, the Company has
complied with all the applicable provisions of the Secretarial Standard - 1 and
Secretarial Standard - 2 relating to 'Meetings of the Board of Directors' and 'General
Meetings' respectively
11. AUDITOR: a. Statutory Auditor
M/s S.R. Divatia & Company, Chartered Accountants (ICAI Firm
Registration No. 102646W), firm of Chartered Accountant appointed as Statutory Auditor of
the Company from the conclusion of the 33rd AGM to the end of the 38th AGM of the Company.
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or
disclaimers made by the Statutory Auditors in their Audit Report for the Financial Year
ended on 31st March, 2025.
During the year under review, Company has paid Audit fees of Rs. 15
Lakhs (Rupees Fifteen Lakhs) to the Statutory Auditor of the Company, for the Audit of the
Financials of the Company.
b Cost Auditors:
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and passed by the
Board at its meeting held on 18th May, 2024, the Board has appointed M/s. Gangan &
Co., Cost Accountants as the Cost Auditors to audit the Cost Accounts of the Company for
the Financial Year 2024-25 at a remuneration of Rs.3.00 Lakhs plus taxes as may be
applicable and reimbursement of out of pocket expenses.
The Cost Accounting records maintained by the Company for Products
covered under GST Tariff of India Chapter Heading / Sub Heading HS 8544 (Winding Wires
made of Copper) and also Insulating Varnish HS 3208/09 are subject to yearly audit by
qualified Cost Auditors.
c. Secretarial Auditor
The Secretarial Audit Report along with Secretarial Compliance Report
for the Financial Year ended 31st March, 2025 under Companies Act, 2013, read with Rules
made thereunder and Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations (including any statutory
modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force) is set out in
Annexure I to this Annual Report.
There were no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks or
disclaimers made by the Secretarial Auditors in their Audit Report for the Financial Year
ended on 31st March, 2025.
12. COMMITTEE:
As on March 31, 2025, The Board has Five (5) mandatory committees under
the applicable provisions of the Act and SEBI Listing Regulations namely
a. Audit Committee
b. Nomination & Remuneration Committee
c. Stakeholder Relationship Committee
d. Risk Management Committee
e. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
During the year, all the recommendations of the above Committees have
been accepted by the Board. A detailed update on the Board, its committees, its
composition, detailed charter including terms of reference of various Board Committees,
number of Board and Committee meetings held and attendance of the Directors at each
meeting is provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual
Report.
Further the Company also has one non mandatory Committee i.e. Banking
and Finance Committee.
13. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY:
The Company has been addressing various risks impacting the Company.
Risk Management is integral to your Company's strategy and for the achievement of our
long-term goals. Our success as an organization depends on our ability to identify and
leverage the opportunities while managing the risks.
Business Risk Evaluation and Management is an ongoing process within
the Organization. The Company has a robust risk management framework to identify, monitor
and minimize risks and also to identify business opportunities. As a process, the risks
associated with the business are identified and prioritized based on severity, likelihood
and effectiveness of current detection. Such risks are reviewed by the senior management
periodically.
The Risk Management Committee consisting following members:
a. Shri Milan M. Mehta - Chairman and Managing Director
b. Shri Niraj Bhukhanwala - Non-Executive Independent Director
c. Shri Deepak M. Mehta - Vice Chairman and Whole-Time Director
d. Shri Sanjay Singhvi - Executive Director
The Company is also mitigating these risks with the help of regular
external compliance audits.
14. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:
The details of Loans, Guarantees and Investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Act, read with Companies (Meeting of Board and Its
Powers) Rules, 2014 as on 31st March, 2025 are given in the Notes to the Financial
Statements forming part of this Annual Report. The Company has not given any
Loans/Guarantees to any Individual/ Body Corporate, except to its employees.
15. MATERIAL CHANGES & COMMITMENT AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION
OF THE COMPANY:
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the
financial position of the Company which have occurred during the end of the Financial Year
2024-25 of the Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the Annual
Report.
16. FUND RAISING BY ISSUANCE OF DEBT SECURITIES, IFANY:
Pursuance to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/ CIR/P/2018/144 dated
November 26, 2018, read with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/DDHS RACPOD1/P/CIR/2023/172
dated October 19, 2023, the Directors confirm that the Company
s i not defined as a "Large Corporate" as per the framework
provided in the said Circular. Further, your Company has not r a ised any funds by
issuance of debt securities.
17. ANNUAL RETURN:
As per the requirement under Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Annual Return is available on the website of the Company at the link
https://precisionwires.in/financial-results-annual/. The Copy of Annual Returns are
updated within 60 days from the date of meeting of the Annual General Meeting.
18. SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATED COMPANIES:
The Company doesn't have any Subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associated
Companies.
19. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
All transactions entered with Related Parties, during the financial
year were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis on normal
commercial terms and do not attract the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act,
2013. Thus, there are no transaction required to be disclosed under form AOC-2. There were
no materially significant Related Party's transactions during the financial year with
Promoters, Directors and Key Managerial Personnel which were in conflict with the interest
of the Company. Suitable disclosure as required by the Accounting Standards (AS18) has
been made in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
The Board has approved a Policy for Interested Related Party
Transactions which has been uploaded on the Company's website.
The Company has frame work for the purpose of identification and
monitoring of Related Party Transactions. All Related Party Transactions are placed before
the Audit Committee as also to the Board of Director's for approval. Prior omnibus
approvals are granted by the Audit Committee for Related Party Transactions. Transactions
entered into pursuant to omnibus approval are placed before the Audit Committee and Board
for review and approval on quarterly basis.
The Related Party Transactions as required under Accounting Standard
are reported in the notes to financial statement. Pursuant to Regulation 23(9) of the SEBI
LODR Regulations, the Company had filed to the stock exchanges the details of related
party transactions on half yearly basis. The said disclosures can be accessed on the
website of the Company at https://www.precisionwires.in.
20. PARTICULARS REGARDING CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars in respect of Conservation of Energy,
TechnologyAbsorption and Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo, as required under Section
134(3)(m) of the Act, read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given in Annexure
III t o this Annual Report.
21. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with
the requirements of The Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition
and Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) has been set up to redress
complaints received regarding sexual harassment.
The Board constituted its Internal Complaints committee (ICC) to
provide protection against sexual harassment of women at workplace and for the prevention
and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected therewith or
incidental thereto.
All employees are covered under this policy. During the FY 2024-25,
there were no complaints received by the Committee.
22. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):
I n terms of Section 135 and Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Board of Directors of the Company has constituted a CSR Committee. The Committee
comprises of One Independent Director and Two Executive Directors. The CSR Policy has been
uploaded on the website of the Company.
As required under the Companies Act, 2013, During the year under
review, the Company was required to contribute Rs.175.76 Lakhs. The Company has fully
contributed the entire amount to eligible entities as required pursuant to provisions of
Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. The detailed statement in Annexure-IV is the part
of the Director Report. The Company has made an excess spend of Rs. 2.81 Lakhs.
The CSR projects of the Company are primarily focused in the areas of
Education, Healthcare, Promotion of Sports and Skill Development, Social Welfare, Rural
Development and Eradication of Hunger and Malnutrition etc.
23. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE:
Pursuant to Regulation 34 of Listing Regulations, the Corporate
Governance Report together with Certificate from Practicing Chartered Accountant, on
compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as laid down, forms a part of this
Annual Report.
24. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: n I accordance with the provisions of
the Companies Act, 2013 and relevant Regulations of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company at its
meeting held on 17th May, 2025 undertook an annual evaluation of the performance of the
Board, its committees and all the individual Directors.
Performance of the Board and Board Committees was evaluated on various
parameters such as structure, composition, diversity, experience, corporate governance
competencies, performance of specific duties and obligations, quality of decision-making
and overall Board effectiveness. Performance of individual Directors was evaluated on
parameters such as meeting attendance, participation and contribution, engagement with
colleagues on the Board, responsibility towards stakeholders and independent judgement.
All the Directors were subjected to peer-evaluation.
The Board discussed the performance evaluation reports of the Board,
Board Committees, Individual Directors, and Independent External Persons. The Board upon
discussion noted the suggestions/inputs of the Directors. Recommendations arising from
this entire process were deliberated upon by the Board to augment its effectiveness and
optimize individual strengths of the Directors.
25. DEPOSITS:
The Company has not accepted any deposit from the public falling within
the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Acceptance of
Deposits) Rules, 2014.
26. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
OR TRIBUNALS:
There are no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators
or Courts or Tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations at
present so far.
27. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES UNDER SECTION 197(12) AND RULE 5 OF
COMPANIES (APPOINTMENT AND
REMUNERATION OF MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL) RULES, 2014:
The Statement of Disclosure of Remuneration under Section 197 of the
Act and Rules 5(1) and 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 ("Rule") is appended as Annexure- VI to this Directors'
Report.
28. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE COMPANY:
The Companies Audit Committee consists of following Independent
Directors: a. Shri Niraj Bhukhanwala (Chairman) - Non-Executive Independent Director b.
Shri Manoj Lekhrajani (Member) - Non-Executive Independent Director c. Shri Milan M. Mehta
- Non-Voting Member - Chairman and Managing Director
The composition of the Audit Committee is in compliance with the
requirements of Section 177 of the Act, and Regulation 18 of the Listing Regulations.
All members of the Audit Committee are financially literate and have
experience in financial management. All the e r commendations made by the Audit Committee
were accepted by the Board of Directors of the Company.
29. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY:
Your Company has an effective internal control and risk-mitigation
system, which are constantly assessed and strengthened with new/revised standard operating
procedures. The Company's internal control system is commensurate with its size, scale and
complexities of its operations. The internal and operational audit is entrusted to M/s.
Kailash Chand Jain & Co, Chartered Accountants, Reputed Firm of Chartered Accountants.
The main thrust of internal audit is to test and review controls, appraisal of risks and
business processes, besides benchmarking controls with best practices in the Industry.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors actively reviews the
adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems and suggests improvements to
strengthen the same. The Company has a robust Management Information System, which is an
integral part of the control mechanism.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, Statutory Auditors and
the Business Heads are periodically apprised of the internal audit findings and corrective
actions taken. Audit plays a key role in providing assurance to the Board of Directors.
Significant audit observations and corrective actions taken by the management are
presented to the Audit Committee of the Board. To maintain its objectivity and
independence, the Internal Audit function reports to the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
30. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:
The Company has a robust vigil mechanism through its Whistle Blower
Policy approved and adopted by Board of Directors of the Company in compliance with the
provisions of Section 177(10) of the Act and Regulation 22 of the Listing Regulations.
The Policy also provides adequate protection to the Directors,
Employees and Business Associates who report unethical practices and irregularities. Any
incidents that are reported are investigated and suitable action is taken in line with the
Whistle Blower Policy. The Whistle Blower Policy of the Company can be accessed at website
of the Company at www.precisionwires.in.
There were no allegations/ disclosures/ concerns received during the
year, in terms of the vigil mechanism established by the Company. During FY 2024-25, no
person was denied access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
31. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALAYSIS:
Management's Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review,
as stipulated under Regulation 34 of SEBI ( L isting Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is presented in a separate section and forms part of this
Annual Report.
32. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT:
I n terms of Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI (Listing Obligation and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, detailed information on the initiatives taken
by the Company from an environmental, social and governance perspective is provided in the
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report which forms part of this Report.
33. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING: n I January 2015, SEBI notified
the SEBI (Prohibition of insider trading) Regulations, 2015 which came into effect from
May 15, 2015. Pursuant thereto, the Company has formulated and adopted a new Code for
Prevention of Insider Trading.
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider
Trading with a view to regulate trading in securities by the Directors and designated
employees of the Company. The Code requires pre-clearance for dealing in the Company's
shares and prohibits the purchase or sale of company shares by the Directors and the
designated employees while in possession of unpublished price sensitive information in
relation to the Company and during the period when the Trading Window is closed. The Board
is responsible for implementation of the Code. The Company also maintains Structural
Digital Database of all Insider, as directed by the SEBI.
All Board members and the designated employees have confirmed
compliance with the Code.
34. DETAILS OF FRAUD REPORTED BY THE AUDITORS:
During the year, the Statutory Auditors, Secretarial Auditors and Cost
Auditors have not reported any instances of fraud committed in the Company by its officers
or employees under section 143(12) of the Act read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Audit
and Auditors) Rules, 2014
35. CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Company has in place a Code of Conduct for Board Members and Senior
Management Personnel of the Company. The Code of Conduct lays down the standard of conduct
which is expected to be followed by the Directors and the Senior Management Personnel and
the duties of Independent Directors towards the Company.
The Directors and Senior Management Personnel have affirmed compliance
with the Code of Conduct applicable to them, during the year ended 31st March, 2025
ACertificate by Shri Milan M. Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director and Shri Mohandas Pai,
Chief Financial Officer of the Company is also annexed to the Corporate Governance Report.
The said Code is also available on the Website of the Company:
https://precisionwires.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/12.-Code-of-Conduct-for-Directiors-SMP-and-KMP-1.pdf
36. OTHER DISCLOSURES: a. The Company does not have any scheme or
provision of money for the purchase of its own shares by Employees/ Directors or by
Trustees for the benefit of Employees/Directors; and b. The Company has not issued equity
shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise. c. The Company has
received a demand order of Rs. 37,464/- from Office of Assistant Commissioner of State
Tax.
Ghatak 56 (Ankleshwar) Range-14 (Bharuch) Division-6 Gujarat - 393002
(GST). The demand raised through the said order was paid by the Company. d. There is no
proceeding filed / pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. h. There was no
instance of onetime settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
37. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Your Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for
significant contribution made by employees of the Company at each level, through their
dedication, hard work and commitment.
The Board places on record its appreciation for the continued
co-operation and support extended to the Company by various Banks, Stock Exchanges, NSDL
and CDSL. The Board wishes to express its grateful appreciation for the assistance and
co-operation received from Vendors, Customers, Consultants, Banks, Financial Institutions,
Central and State Government bodies, Dealers and other Business Associates. The Board
deeply acknowledges the trust and confidence placed by the Consumers of the Company and,
above all, the Shareholders.
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For and on behalf of the Board |
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Milan M. Mehta |
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Chairman and Managing Director |
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DIN: 00003624 |
Mumbai, 17th May, 2025 |
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