Dear Members,
Rishabh Instruments Limited
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting their Forty Second (42nd) Annual Report
together with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS:
(INR In Millions)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Total Income |
2,491.16 |
2,306.07 |
7,348.71 |
7,013.31 |
Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation & Amortisation
(EBITDA) |
449.31 |
515.93 |
632.57 |
827.55 |
Less: Interest |
(2.82) |
(6.69) |
(55.03) |
(40.78) |
Profit Before Depreciation & Tax |
446.49 |
509.24 |
574.51 |
786.47 |
Less: Depreciation |
(132.50) |
(99.90) |
(273.14) |
(275.99) |
Profit before Tax (PBT) |
313.99 |
409.34 |
301.37 |
510.48 |
Less: Tax Expenses |
(80.24) |
(85.50) |
(89.28) |
(111.54) |
Profit after Taxation (PAT) |
233.75 |
323.84 |
212.09 |
398.94 |
The abovementioned figures are extracted from financialstatements prepared in
accordance with the accounting standards (IND AS).
2. BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND OUTLOOK
During the current year of operations, your
Company has recorded a consolidated total income of INR 7,348.71 Million compared to
previous financial year's total income of INR 7,013.31 Million.
The Profit after Tax of the Company was decreased from INR 398.94 Million in the
previous financial year to INR 212.09 Million in the current financial year.
Outlook of the business has been discussed in detail in the "Management Discussion
and
Analysis" which forms a part of this Annual Report.
3. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY
There has been no material change in the nature of business during the year under
review.
4. THE NAMES OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES,
JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR
During the year under review, Lumel S.A., a material subsidiary of Rishabh Instruments
Limited, acquired MICROSYS, spol. s r.o., a
Czech Republic-based company engaged in software development for industrial automation.
MICROSYS is known for its proprietary PROMOTIC SCADA system, used for monitoring and
control of technological processes. Established in 1991, the Company brings decades of
domain expertise. The acquisition is aimed at enhancing Lumel's product portfolio and
strengthening its presence in the automation and software solutions space.
5. DIVIDEND
With a view to conserve the resources of the
Company the Directors are not recommending any dividend for the year under review.
6. TRANSFER OF PROFITS TO RESERVES
During the year under report, the Company proposes to transfer on standalone basis an
amount of INR 233.75 Million to the Reserves.
7. PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, your Company did not accept any deposits within the
meaning of Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Acceptance of
Deposits) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time. The Company has not accepted any
fresh loans from directors or their relatives during the year under review.
8. SHARE CAPITAL
During the year under review, the Company issued and allotted 16,400 Equity Shares of
INR 10 each of the Company, pursuant to the Employee Stock Option Plan 2022- Scheme B and
1,86,000 Equity Shares of INR 10/- each of the Company, pursuant to the Employee Stock
Option Plan 2022- Scheme A (the Company issued and allotted in total 2,02,400 Equity
shares under scheme A & scheme B). As a result of the allotment, the paid-up share
capital increased to INR 38,40,74,240/- comprising 3,84,07,424 Equity Shares of INR 10/-
each. The shares so allotted rank pari passu with existing share capital of the Company.
Apart from the above information, there was no other change in share capital of the
Company.
The Equity Shares 3,82,21,424 (Three Crores
Eighty Two Lakhs Twenty One Thousand Four
Hundred Twenty Four) of INR 10/- each of the
Company are listed in Main Board to the stock exchanges as:
Stock Exchange where the Shares are Listed |
Scrip Symbol/ Code |
BSE Limited |
543977 |
National Stock Exchange of |
RISHABH |
India Limited |
|
Note : On March 29, 2025, 1,86,000 Equity Shares of INR 10/- each were allotted
pursuant to the exercise of options granted under RIL
ESOP Plan 2022-Scheme A for which the listing and trading approval received from stock
exchanges in the month of April 2025. Hence, the above mentioned Equity Shares does not
cover 1,86,000 shares.
The Company has paid the requisite Annual
Listing Fees to Stock Exchanges for the financial year 2025-26, where its securities
are currently listed.
During the year under review, there was no change in the Authorised share capital of
the Company.
9. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE COMPANY, HAVING OCCURRED SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR AND TILL THE DATE OF THE REPORT
There had been no material changes and commitments, which affect the financial position
of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financialyear to which the
financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
10. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENTS
Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186 of the Act,
if any, forms part of notes to the Financial Statements provided in this Annual Report.
11. REPORT ON PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES
A statement containing salient features of the financial statements of Subsidiary
Companies in Form AOC-1, as required under section 129 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013,
forms a part of this Annual Report and is annexed as Annexure A. The audited
financial statements in respect of each of the subsidiaries shall be kept open for
inspection at the Registered Office of the Company on all working days during business
hours up to the date of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Further, the Company will make available the audited annual accounts and related
information of the subsidiary companies, upon request by any Member of the Company.
12. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Financial Statements ("CFS") of your Company along with its
subsidiaries as at March 31, 2025 have been prepared in accordance with the Indian
Accounting Standard on Consolidated Financial Statements' issued by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India read together with the provisions of the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 ("the SEBI (LODR) Regulations") and form a part of this
Annual Report. The Auditors' Report on the CFS is also attached, which is unmodified.
13. INVESTMENTS & ACQUISITIONS
During the year, your Company has not made any investments or acquisition.
14. UTILISATION OF IPO PROCEEDS
The proceeds of the IPO are being used for the purposes for which it was stated to be
utilised in the Prospectus. The unutilised portion thereto has been invested in bank
deposits as per the applicable rules. The summary of utilisation of IPO proceeds as on
March 31, 2025 is stated in
Note No.67 of Notes to Accounts to standalone financial statements.
15. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis
Report for the year under review, as stipulated under SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is forming part of the Annual Report.
16. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Your Company believes in adopting best practices of corporate governance. The Company
has complied with the regulatory provisions for Corporate Governance as prescribed under
Schedule V of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The quarterly Corporate Governance Reports
are submitted with the stock exchanges in compliance with the regulatory provisions. A
certificate from M/s KANJ & Co., LLP, Practicing Company Secretaries, confirming
compliance of conditions of the Corporate Governance, forms a part of this Annual Report.
17. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
As required under Regulation 34 of the Listing
Regulations, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) outlines the
Company's various initiatives on environmental, social, and governance fronts. This
report is an integral part of the Annual Report for the top 1,000 listed entities based on
market capitalisation. The Company has chosen to voluntarily include the BRSR for the
financial year 2024-25 in its Annual Report.
18. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE OF CONDUCT
A declaration signed by the Whole time Director affirming compliance with the Company's
Code of Conduct by the Directors and Senior Management Personnel, for the financial year
2024-25, as required under Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, forms a part of this
Annual Report.
19. DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on March 31, 2025, the Board comprised of one Executive Chairman, one Non-Executive
Non Independent Director, One Whole-Time Director and four Non-Executive Independent
Directors including one Woman Independent Director. The Board is well diversified and
consists of one Woman Independent Director.
Sr. No. Name |
Designation |
i. Mr. Narendra Goliya |
Executive Chairman |
ii. Mr. P. K. Ramakrishnan |
Non-Executive, Non Independent Director |
iii. Mr. Rathin Kumar Banerjee |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
iv. Mr. Siddharth Bafna |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
v. Mrs. Astha Kataria |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
vi. Mr. Lukasz Meissner |
Non-Executive, Independent Director |
vii. Mr. Dineshkumar Musalekar |
Whole-Time Director |
The composition of the Board of Directors of the Company is in accordance with the
provisions of Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 17 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 with an appropriate combination of
Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors.
During the year under review, Mr. Dineshkumar Musalekar (DIN: 02039938) was appointed
as a Whole-Time Director of the Company with effect from August 09, 2024.
Mr. Dineshkumar Musalekar, Whole-Time Director, Mr. Vishal Kulkarni, Chief Financial
Officer, and Mr. Ajinkya Joglekar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer are the Key
Managerial Personnel of the Company within the meaning of sections 2 (51) and 203 of the
Companies Act, 2013 read together with the Companies (Appointment & Remuneration of
Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, as on March 31, 2025.
20. BOARD MEETINGS AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Board of Directors duly met 4 (Four) times during the financial year from April 01,
2024 to March 31, 2025. The dates on which the meetings were held are May 29, 2024, August
09, 2024, November 12, 2024 and February 07, 2025. Also, a meeting of Independent
Directors was held on March 20, 2025 as prescribed under Schedule IV of the Companies Act,
2013 (the "Act").
The maximum time gap between any two meetings did not exceed prescribed period of one
hundred twenty days. The particulars of directors present at various Board and
Committee Meetings are given in the Corporate
Governance Report which forms part of this Report.
The 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company was held on September 13, 2024.
21. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of your
Company to the best of their knowledge and ability hereby state and confirm that:
a) In the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended March 31, 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) The annual accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis; e) Proper internal
financial controls have been laid down in the Company that are adequate and were operating
effectively.
f) Proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws have
been devised and such systems are adequate and are operating effectively.
22. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS AND STATUS ON INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS'
PROFICIENCY TEST
The Company has received necessary declarations from each Independent Director under
section 149(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 that he/she fulfils the criteria of independence
laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 of SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations 2015.
The Board reviewed and assessed the veracity of the aforesaid declarations, as required
under Regulation 25(9) of the Listing Regulations. In the opinion of the Board, all the
Independent Directors fulfil the said conditions as mentioned in Section 149(6) of the Act
and the Listing Regulations and are independent of the Management. All the Independent
Directors of the Company have complied with the provisions of sub rule (1) and (2) of Rule
6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 with respect
to registration with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs for the Independent
Directors' Database. There has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status
as Independent Directors of the Company.
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent
Directors possess the requisite integrity, experience, expertise and proficiency
required to fulfil their duties as Independent Directors.
Based on the confirmations/disclosures received from the Directors under Section 149(7)
of the Companies Act 2013 and on evaluation of the relationships disclosed, the following
Non-Executive Directors are considered as
Independent Directors: a. Mr. Rathin Kumar Banerjee b. Mrs. Astha Kataria c. Mr.
Siddharth Bafna d. Mr. Lukasz Meissner
23. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, its
Committees and individual Directors pursuant to the requirements of Section 134 (3) (p)
of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015. The performance evaluation matrix defining the criteria of
evaluation for each of the above has been put in place. The performance evaluation of the
Independent
Directors was carried out by the Board
(excluding the Director being evaluated).
A meeting of the Independent Directors was also held on March 20, 2025, inter alia,to
review the performance of Non-Independent Directors and the Board as a whole. The
Chairperson of the Independent Director's Meeting had updated the other members of the
Board about the outcome of the process.
24. COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Details with respect to the Audit Committee, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee,
the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, Risk
Management Committee and Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee and meetings of the said Committees held during the year forms
part of the Corporate Governance Report annexed to this Report.
25. SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made
thereunder, the Board appointed M/s. KANJ & Co., LLP
(LLPIN: AAM-2628), Practicing Company Secretaries, Pune as the Secretarial Auditors of
the Company. The Secretarial Auditor's Report for the year ended March 31, 2025 as
required under Section 204 of the Act and Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations
is appended as Annexure B to this Annual Report.
The Secretarial Auditor has observed certain procedural lapses during the course of its
review; The Management has duly addressed and rectified these lapses with appropriate
corrective actions to ensure continued compliance and governance standards.
Further, as per Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment
and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, and SEBI (LODR) read with SEBI
(LODR) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024, based on the recommendation of the Audit
Committee, the Board has recommended to appoint M/s. KANJ & Co., LLP (LLPIN:
AAM-2628) Company Secretaries as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the term of 5
(five) years i.e. from Financial Year April 01, 2025 to March 31, 2030.
26. STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s MSKA & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 105047W), were
appointed by the Shareholders at the 39th Annual General Meeting held on
September 21, 2022 as Statutory Auditors for a term of five consecutive years to hold
office until conclusion of 44th Annual General Meeting. Pursuant to the amendment to
Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 effective from May 07, 2018, ratification by
shareholders every year for the appointment of Statutory Auditors is no longer required
and accordingly, the Notice of ensuing 42nd Annual General Meeting does not include the
proposal for seeking shareholders' approval for ratification of Statutory Auditors
appointment.
27. AUDIT OBSERVATIONS
Statutory Audit: There is no Audit observation during the financial year 2024-25 as
provided by the Statutory Auditors. The Statutory Auditors have not reported any fraud
during the financial year 2024-25.
The report of statutory auditors does not contain any qualification, reservation or
adverse remark or disclaimer and there was no fraud was reported by the statutory auditor.
Secretarial Audit: The Board of Directors of the Company acknowledges the
observations made by the Secretarial Auditor in their Report for the Financial Year 2024
25. The Board is committed to maintaining rigorous adherence to the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations, the Companies Act, 2013, and other relevant
guidelines. The Board appreciates the Secretarial Auditor's detailed feedback and would
like to address the key points raised. The Board is addressing the specific issues
highlighted with respect to the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015.
The Company is reviewing its internal processes to ensure better alignment with
applicable regulatory requirements, including those under
SEBI Regulations and the Companies Act, 2013.
Measures are being initiated to enhance accuracy in regulatory filings, improve the
quality and timeliness of disclosures, and ensure proper documentation across various
compliance areas.
The Board is also working towards strengthening procedural aspects related to committee
meetings, disclosures, website updates, and record maintenance. Efforts are underway to
reinforce internal controls and adopt best practices to avoid any procedural or
compliance-related lapses in the future.
The Company remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance,
transparency, and good governance.
28. COST RECORDS & AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable
rules, the Board has appointed M/s. Hareesh K. Shetty., as the Cost Auditor of the Company
to conduct an audit of cost records maintained by the Company for the financial year
2025-26.
29. INTERNAL AUDITORS
The Board appointed M/s. Rajendra P. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, as the
Internal Auditor of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26.
30. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES REMUNERATION
The information relating to remuneration and other details as required pursuant
provisions of Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing
details of personnel drawing remuneration in excess of the prescribed limit under the said
rules, are annexed as Annexure C to the Directors' Report.
During the year under review, the Company continued to focus on talent conservation and
talent development.
31. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
Your Company had introduced an Employee
Stock Option Plan (ESOP) during the year 2022, under which there are two Schemes
namely,
Employees Stock Option Scheme A, 2022 and Employees Stock Option Scheme B, 2022 for
granting term-based Stock Options to the
Employees of the Company.
Your Company had introduced Stock
Appreciation Rights (SAR) Scheme, 2024 during the year under review.
The relevant details regarding the above schemes have been disclosed on the website of
the Company at https://rishabh.co.in/.
32. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND
OUTGO
Particulars required to be furnished under the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are as
under:
(i) The steps taken or impact on conservation of energy: During the financial
year 2024 25, the Company undertook several targeted initiatives to enhance energy
efficiency at the F-31 Plant. These included the implementation of automatic AC switch-off
systems, motion sensors, and light unit motion sensors, which led to optimised usage of
electrical equipment by minimising wastage. The cumulative impact of these measures
resulted in an energy saving of 6,310 consumption units, demonstrating the Company's
proactive approach to reducing energy consumption through automation and smart controls.
(ii) The steps taken by the Company for utilising alternate sources of energy:
As a significant step towards sustainable energy use, the Company has successfully
installed a 280 KW Solar System at the F-31 Plant. This renewable energy installation
contributed to a substantial saving of 3,29,381 consumption units during the year,
reflecting a strategic shift towards clean and green energy sources. This initiative
underlines the Company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and reliance on
conventional power sources.
(iii) The capital investment on energy conservation equipment: The Company made
strategic capital investments in energy-saving infrastructure, including the installation
of a 280 KW Solar Power
System and automation-based control devices such as motion sensors and AC auto
switch-off units. These investments were aimed at long-term operational efficiency and
cost savings through reduced energy consumption.
Research & Development: solar panel a) Rishabh R&D has
completed the development of DIN series energy meters which includes 27 No's variants. All
27 No's of variants have different features and output types as per the application and
market requirement. The variants include are mainly divided into major group as per the
DIN sizes 1U, 2U and 4U. DIN 1U size is for single phase network which in turn includes
meters with direct current input, CT input 1A/5A and 100mA
CT inputs. DIN 2U is also for single phase except the rating of direct current is 100A
and meters includes additional DI/DO. DIN 4U meters are for three phase networks which
also has 3 different variants direct current, CT input and 100mA CT input. All 27Nos of
variant are as per EN50470-3, IEC62053-21 and designed as per MID directive. All variants
have been MID certified by NMI LAB Netherland.
b) The rapid growth in technology used in solar segment both in inverters and panels
have led to the rapid development in the number of installations in India.
This growth is also supported by the government subsidies and initiative. On other hand
government is also mandating the compulsory certification as per the
IS and IEC standards to be done through BIS approved laboratory.
This is important in order to safeguard the consumers interest through allowing the
usage of the certified products only. MNRE has recently introduced two more standards in
the scope of BIS i.e. IS17980:2022 and IEC 61683 to the already existing list of standards
i.e IS16221-2 and IS 16169. In view of this Rishabh has planned to do the necessary
certifications on all its models to comply to the regulatory requirement.
The recent advancement in the field now the new solar cells are more efficient.The new
top con modules have the characteristic of higher current up to 20A. This means that the
inverters have to be designed to handle the maximum input current of up to 20A.
Taking all of the above factors in to the account, Rishabh has planned to develop new
series of single-phase inverters ranging from 1kW to 6.5kW. Also, there is a plan to
launch the new range of the three-phase inverter that are more efficient & compact in
size then before. Single phase inverters will have the weight < 11 kg, and dimensions
WxHxD: 381 x 382 x 166mm. The method of cooling adopted will be Natural convection; this
ensures the maintenance-free operation of the inverter. We are coming up with the aluminum
die cast enclosures for these inverters.
Along with the developments in the single-phase series of inverters, we have also done
PTPiREE certifications which is essential for inverters to be installed in Poland. With
this we became the first
Indian company to do the PTPiREE certifications and are able to export the inverters to
Europe.
As the market demanded the need for display, we have also launched the NEO series of
inverters with latest OLED display. Key features like inbuilt zero export function,
String current analysis, remote monitoring features like GSM, Ethernet, Wifi etc will
be provided.
c) In previous year ANSI energy meter 2S and 12S study was completed and this year
Rishabh
R&D started the development.
The development was done as per the specification given by the customer. Additionally,
the products of existing manufactures in US market were studied to have a better and
in-depth understanding. There are two types of socket meters, team is in the process of
designing Form 2S and Form 12S meters. The
Form 2S meters support a split phase network or it is also called
1phase 3wire network. The Form 12S meters are required for 3Phase 3Wire delta and 1
phase 3 wire networks supporting the Bondel theorem, which is also known as
Network in ANSI terminologies.
The Socket type energy meter with a current range up to 200A, Voltage range of 2S meter
is 240V and 12S is 120 to 240V. The Meter is equipped with optical port and Lora
communication. Lora communication is used for remote data access and control.
d) To expand the CT business in domestic market, Rishabh R&D has developed 9 new
types of Resin potting current transformers. These current transformers comply with IEC
61869-1/2. It has a variety of size starting from 60 mm width to 275mm width size as per
application requirements. It has a unique cap sealing option so that
CT's are tamper proof. To cater to the high temperature requirement,
UL grade poly-carbonate material is selected. To cover the maximum applications,
different mounting options are available, like wall mounting and bus bar mounting.
e) To expand the CT business in international market, Rishabh R&D has developed 2
new types of Split current transformers. These current transformers comply with IEC
61869-1/2. It has a variety of window size of 28 mm and 32mm size as per application
requirements. It has a unique feature like Swing open for ease of installation, Hinged
Split Core. For faster installation these CT's are having bus bar holding clip
(optional feature as per request) and also Cable tie provision
(default feature) to hold the bus bar or cables firmly. In these CT types both the
cases can be sealed so that CT's are tamper proof. To cater to the high temperature
requirement, UL grade poly-amide material is selected.
f) For international market, Rishabh R&D has developed a customised 3 phase Current
transformer. These current transformers comply with IEC 61869-1/2. It has a window size of
32mm x 15mm as per application requirements. It has a unique feature like plug-in type
connector so that installation can be done faster. CT's are having bus bar holding profile
so that bus bar or cables can be fixed firmly
In these CT type cases are sealed ultrasonically. To cater to the high temperature
requirement,
UL grade poly-amide material is selected.
g) After successful designing of ON-
OFF, change over, multi-step, volt-ammeter, isolator, selector, reverse-forward
switches and TNC switches the need was felt to design Distribution Box i.e. DB switches
having unique feature that no competitor or existing switch manufacturer is providing like
In build Single LED DB switch and also Inbuilt 3 LED DB switch.
It is designed to compact in size, robust in design which also meets the safety
requirements as per ISO 60947 standards. Feature like long distance visibility for Input
and output phases. Switch is available 90 degrees of handle rotation. Switch can be
installed up to 3 mm panel thickness with standard mounting, it can be easily
interchangeable. The switch is made entirely of UL-grade nylon plastic, which withstands
high temperatures.
h) After successful completion of
Digital insulation Tester both
Suitcase type and Table top type. Rishabh R&D has design and developed an HV Clamps
for these meters for 5kV and 10kV with Jaw opening of 38mm. These clamps are conform to
standard IEC 61010-031-2022. Portable design, Reliable and accurate. These clamps are
equipped with secure locking mechanism integrated with the clamp probe which ensures a
stable and reliable connection during testing. The clamp is thoughtfully designed with
ergonomically grip, prioritising user comfort during handling. The clamp is equipped with
extra safety measures, providing added layers of protection during testing.
i) To explore the business opportunity in AMP segment
Rishabh R&D has developed Edgewise analog panel meter for Locomotive application
Works.
It has unique feature of Edgewise reading, making it ideal for the application where
the panel space is limited. This series consist of two ranges i.e. Volt meter and
Traction.
Braking Effort meter. These meter measures 48mm X 96m as per the application
requirement. These meters comply to the IEC77
& IEC571. The design is robust making it perfect fit for the heavy-duty application
like Railways.
Technology Absorption, Adoption a) Rishabh R&D always tries to
absorb and adopt new technologies as per the market requirements. This year Rishabh
R&D team worked on LORAWAN technology. LoRaWAN
(Long Range Wide Area Network) is a low-power, long-range wireless communication
protocol designed for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. It operates in unlicensed
frequency bands and enables devices to send small amounts of data over distances of
several kilometers, making it ideal for smart cities, agriculture, and industrial
monitoring. LoRaWAN supports secure, bi-directional communication and is optimised for low
power consumption, allowing connected devices to run on batteries for years. Its
architecture includes gateways, network servers, and end devices, providing scalable and
flexible connectivity solutions. The Rishabh R&D studied the protocol, designed the
required hardware and software and successfully completed the implementation.
Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo:
Total foreign exchange earnings and outgo for the financial year were as follows:
|
Year ended March 31, 2025 (INR in Millions) |
Year ended March 31, 2024 (INR in Millions) |
Total foreign exchange outgo |
630.09 |
852.84 |
Total foreign exchange earnings |
960.51 |
1,206.38 |
33. THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND
BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 (31 OF 2016) DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END
OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR.
During the year under review, no applications were made or any proceeding were pending
under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
2016 (31 of 2016).
34. THE 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
During the year under review, there had been no instances wherein the difference
between amount of valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation done
while taking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions.
35. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All the related party transactions carried out during the year were carried out at
arm's length basis and in ordinary course of business. There were no materially
significant related party transactions with the Company's Promoters,
Directors, Management or their relatives, which could have had a potential conflict
with the interests of the Company.
All the transactions with related parties were approved by the Audit Committee and the
Board of Directors. The particulars of contracts entered during the year are given in
Form AOC-2 enclosed as Annexure D.
36. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ('CSR'')
Your Company has a strong commitment towards the society we live in. Your Company has
spent amounts in Healthcare, Woman
Empowerment, Animal Welfare and Education as a part of its CSR objects. The Company
strives to promote cyber security awareness, promotion of education and community
development. It has also funded and participated in projects that support and aid children
with disabilities.
The Company's CSR policy is available on our website at https://rishabh.co.in/.
During the year under review, the Company has spent INR 6.42 Million on CSR activities,
as against mandatory CSR commitment of the total amount of INR 5.30 Million as per
provisions of the Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
The Company continues to remain committed towards undertaking CSR activities for the
welfare of the society.
A Report on CSR activities of your Company under the provisions of the Companies Act,
2013 during the financial year 2024-25 is given as
Annexure E.
37. ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Board of Directors of your Company are responsible for ensuring that the Internal
Financial Controls ("IFC") are laid down in the Company and that such
controls are adequate and are operating efficiently and effectively. The Company's IFC
policies are commensurate with its requirements and are operating effectively.
The Internal Financial Controls covered the policies and procedures adopted by the
Company for ensuring orderly and efficient conduct of business including adherence to
the Company's policies, safeguarding of the assets of the Company, prevention and
detection of fraud and errors, accuracy and completeness of accounting records and the
timely preparation of reliable financial information.
38. VIGIL MECHANISM (WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY)
The Company has a Vigil Mechanism for Directors and Employees to report their concerns
about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company's Code of
Conduct.
It also provides for multiple ways to promptly report any suspected or potential
violation of Rishabh Code of Conduct. All employees and Directors have access to the
Chairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate and exceptional circumstances.
During the year under review, there are no such events to report. The details of Vigil
Mechanism
(Whistle Blower Policy) are given in the Report on Corporate Governance forming a part
of this Annual Report. The Company has also uploaded the said Whistle Blower Policy on its
website at https://rishabh.co.in/.
39. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The Company has put in place a robust Risk Management Policy and constituted a Risk
Management Committee as required under
Listing Regulations. The Committee oversees the Risk Management process including risk
identification,impact assessment, effective implementation of the mitigation plans, risk
reporting and carries out other related activities as per the Listing Regulations. The
purpose of the Committee is to assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight
responsibilities with regard to enterprise risk management.
The Risk Management Committee is updated on the risks on a six-monthly basis. There are
no risks which in the opinion of your directors threaten the existence of the Company. The
details on composition and meetings of the Committee forms part of the Corporate
Governance Report annexed to this report.
40. POLICY ON APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
Pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Companies Act 2013, the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee of the Board has framed a policy for selection and appointment of Directors and
senior management personnel, which inter alia includes the criteria for determining
qualifications, independence of a Director(s)/ Key managerial personnel and their
remuneration. The details of Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company for
Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), Senior Management Personnel (SMP) and other
employees along with other related matters have been provided in the Corporate
Governance Report. Corporate Governance Report that forms part of this Annual Report.
The nomination and remuneration policy is available on the website of the Company
(https://rishabh. co.in/).
41. INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND:
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 124 and 125 of the Act and Investor
Education and Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit,
Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 ("IEPF Rules"), dividends of a company which
remain unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years from the date of transfer to the
Unpaid Dividend Account shall be transferred by the Company to the Investor Education and
Protection Fund
("IEPF"). In terms of the foregoing provisions of the Act, no dividend amount
or shares were required to be transferred to the IEPF by the Company during the year ended
March 31, 2025.
42. OTHER MATTERS
Your Directors state that during the financial year under review
i. the Whole-time Director of the Company has received remuneration from the
subsidiaries as follows:
a. EUR 24,000 (Twenty-Four Thousand Euro) to be structured into 12 monthly equated
salaries in salary components at Lumel S.A.
b. Euro 24,000 (Twenty-Four Thousand Euro) to be structured into 12 monthly equated
salaries in salary components at Lumel Alucast Sp. Z.o.o.
ii. The Company has complied with applicable
Secretarial Standards issued by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Meetings of the Board of Directors and
General Meetings; iii. No significantpositive attributes or material and orders were
passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impact the going concern status and
the Company's operations in future.
43. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92 (3) read with Section 134 (3) (a) of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Annual Return for the Financial Year 2024-25 will be uploaded at the website of the
Company (https://rishabh.co.in/) after filing with the MCA.
44. CREDIT RATING
During the year, the following credit ratings were assigned to the Company:
CRISIL BBB/Stable (Reaffirmed) for long term debt facility and CRISIL A3+ (Reaffirmed)
for short term debt facility.
45. REPORTING OF FRAUDS
During the year under review, the Statutory Auditor, Cost Auditor and Secretarial
Auditor have not reported any instances of frauds committed in the Company by its Officers
or Employees to the Audit Committee and / or Board under section 143(12) of the Act.
46. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION,
PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at workplace and has formulated a
Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace,
in line with the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of
Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the Rules
thereunder. The Policy aims to provide protection to employees at the workplace and
prevent and redress complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected or
incidental thereto, with the objective of providing a safe working environment, where
employees feel secure. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are
covered under this policy. Internal
Committee(s) has been set up across all its required locations in India to address
complaints received regarding sexual harassment.
There were no complaints reported during the financial year 2024-25.
47. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Your Board places on record sincere gratitude and appreciation for all the employees.
The Board conveys its appreciation for its customers, vendors, investors, bankers, end
users, dealers, distributors, business partners, regulatory bodies and other business
constituents during the year under review. We also thank the support received from various
government and regulatory authorities.
FOR AND ON THE BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Place: Nashik |
Date: May 27, 2025 |
Sd/- |
NARENDRA J. GOLIYA |
(DIN:00315870) |
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN |