To,
The Members
MAHALAXMI FABRIC MILLS LIMITED
Your Directors have pleasure in presenting herewith the Board's Report
along with the Audited (Standalone and Consolidated) Statement of Accounts, for the
Financial Year ended on 31st March, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY:-
The Group's Restated financial performance, for the year under review,
along with the previous year's figures are given hereunder:-
|
|
|
|
(Rs. in Lakhs) |
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
2024-25 |
2023-24 |
Income from Operations & other Income |
6488.96 |
9025.02 |
15518.98 |
17036.77 |
Profit before Depreciation |
856.83 |
201.97 |
1445.07 |
661.90 |
Less:- Depreciation |
373.03 |
436.56 |
387.67 |
448.63 |
Profit before Tax |
483.53 |
(234.59) |
1057.04 |
213.27 |
Less:- Provision for Tax |
- |
- |
143.75 |
113.07 |
Less:- Provision for Deferred Tax |
121.94 |
(42.76) |
122.22 |
(42.07) |
Profit after Tax |
361.59 |
(191.83) |
791.07 |
142.27 |
2. STATE OF THE COMPANY'S AFFAIRS:-
The Company has witnessed rise in the total Income from Operations,
during the F.Y. ended on 31st March, 2025.
During the year under review, your Company has reported on a Standalone
basis, Income from Operations & other IncomeRs. 6488.96 Lakhs as against '9025.02
Lakhs in the previous year, Profit before Tax 483.53 Lakhs as against Rs. (234.59) Lakhs
in the previous year, Net Profit after Tax 361.59 Lakhs as against Rs. (191.83) Lakhs in
the previous year.
During the year under review, your Company has reported on a
Consolidated basis, Income from Operations & other Income 15518.98 Lakhs as against
17036.77 Lakhs in the previous year, Net Profit before Tax 1057.04 Lakhs as against 213.27
Lakhs in the previous year, Net Profit after Tax 791.07 Lakhs as against 142.27 Lakhs in
previous year.
3. DIVIDEND AND RESERVE:-
The Board of Directors have not recommended any Dividend for the F.Y.
2024-25. The Board does not propose any amount to carry to Reserves for the F.Y. 2024-25
and Profit earned during the F.Y. 2024-25 is proposed to be retained in the Profit &
Loss Account, for the F.Y. ended on 31st March, 2025.
4. DEPOSIT:-
The Company has not invited/accepted any Deposit from the Public within
the meaning of the provisions of Section 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 & Rules
framed there under and the Directives issued by the Reserve Bank of India. Hence, the
requirement for furnishing details of Deposit covered under Chapter V of the Companies
Act, 2013 and details of Deposit which are not in compliance with the requirement of
Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013, is not applicable.
The details of loan received from the Directors of the Company not
considered as Deposit under the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014, are
disclosed in the Note No. 42 of the Audited (Standalone) Financial Statements of the
Company.
5. SHARE CAPITAL:-
During the year under review, the Company has not issued any Shares
with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise nor has granted any Stock
Options or Sweat Equity. As on 31st March, 2025, none of the Directors of the Company hold
instruments convertible into the Equity Shares of the Company.
As on date of this Report, the paid-up Equity Share Capital of the
Company stood at Rs. 10,62,02,750, consisting of 1,06,20,275 number of Equity Shares of
Rs. 10/- each.
6. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:-
There is no material changes in the Nature of business during the year
7. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:-
Your Company is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of products
falling under the segment of Traditional Textiles. A detailed analysis on the performance
of the industry, Company, internal control systems, risk and concerns are specified in the
Management Discussion and Analysis Report, forming part of this Annual Report, as required
under Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
8. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SHAREHOLDERS
INFORMATION:-
Your Company has complied with the Corporate Governance requirements as
specified under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. A separate
section on Corporate Governance under the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 along with the
Certificate from the Company's Auditors confirming compliance thereof is annexed and
forming part of this Annual Report.
9. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD:-
During the year under review, total 17 (Seventeen) Meetings of the
Board of Directors were conveyed and held. Details of the composition of the Board,
Meetings held and attendance of the Directors at such Meetings, are provided in the
Corporate Governance Report, forming part of this Annual Report. The intervening gap
between the Board Meetings were within the period, prescribed under the Companies Act,
2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
10. DIRECTORS:-
I. Changes in Directors and Key Managerial Personnel:-
a. Appointment of Directors:-
The Board of Directors of the Company, in its Meeting held on 18th
April, 2024, have appointed Shri Anand J. Parekh (DIN:- 00500384), as a Managing Director
(Designated as "Key Managerial Personnel") of the Company, for a period of 5
(Five) years, with effect from 18th April, 2024 to 17th April, 2029; and Smt. Sangita S.
Shingi (DIN:- 06999605), Shri Nehal M. Shah (DIN:- 00020062) & Smt. Indra B. Singhvi
(DIN:- 07054136), as Additional Non-Executive-Independent Directors of the Company, who
shall hold office for a period of five years commencing from 18th April, 2024 to 17th
April, 2029. The Board recommends their appointment. The Notice convening the AGM includes
the proposal for their appointment. Brief profile of them have also been provided therein.
In the opinion of the Board, Independent Director appointed are a
Person of integrity and possess relevant expertise and experience including the
proficiency ascertained from the online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by the
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).
All the Directors of the Company have confirmed that they are not
disqualified from being appointed as a Director in terms of Section 164 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
b. Cessation of Directors:-
During the year under review, no Director has been ceased to be the
Director of the Company.
c. Retirement by rotation:-
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act,
2013, at the forthcoming AGM, Shri Rahul J. Parekh (DIN:- 00500328), will retire by
rotation and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. The Board recommends his
re-appointment. The Notice convening the AGM includes the proposal for his re-appointment
as a Director. A brief profile of Shri Rahul J. Parekh has also been provided therein.
d. Key Managerial Personnel:-
The Following Persons are the KMP of the Company who have been
appointed during the year:-
i. Shri Anand J. Parekh, Managing Director
ii. Smt. Rajshree Raol, Chief Financial Officer
iii. Shri. Naresh V. Kanzariya, Company Secretary (from 29th April,
2024 to 16th January, 2025)
iv. Smt. Heer Yuraj Pandya, Company Secretary (w.e.f. 17th January,
2025)
II. Declaration by an Independent Director(s):-
All the Independent Directors of the Company have given declarations
that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. In the
opinion of the Board, they fulfil the conditions specified in the SEBI (LODR) Regulations,
2015 and are independent of the Management.
III. Governance Guidelines:-
The Company has adopted the Governance Guidelines on the Board
effectiveness. The Governance Guidelines cover aspects related to the composition and role
of the Board, Chairman & Directors, Board diversity, definition of independence,
Directors terms, retirement age and the Board Committees. It also covers aspects relating
to nomination, appointment, induction and development of the Directors, Directors
remuneration, Subsidiary oversight, Code of Conduct, Board effectiveness, reviews and
mandates of the Board Committees.
IV. Procedure for nomination and appointment of
Directors:-
The Board of Directors of the Company, in its Meeting held on 29th
April, 2024, have constituted the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is responsible for developing competency
requirements for the Board, based on the industry and strategy of the Company. The Board
composition analysis reflects in-depth understanding of the Company, including its
strategies, environment, operations, financial condition and compliance requirements.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee conducts a gap analysis to
refresh the Board on a periodic basis, including each time a Directors appointment or
re-appointment is required. The Committee is also responsible for reviewing and vetting
the resumes of potential candidates vis-a-vis the required competencies and meeting
potential candidates, prior to making recommendations of their nomination to the Board. At
the time of appointment, specific requirements for the position, including expert
knowledge expected, is communicated to the appointee.
V. Criteria for determining qualifications,
positive attributes and independence of a Director:-
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has formulated the criteria
for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of Directors, in
terms of provisions of Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 read
with Schedule II Part D - Para A of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
a. Independence:-
In accordance with the above criteria, a Director will be considered as
an Independent Director if he/she meets with the criteria for Independent Director, as
laid down in Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of the SEBI
(LODR) Regulations, 2015.
b. Qualifications:-
A transparent Board nomination process is in place that encourages
diversity of thought, experience, knowledge, perspective, age and gender. It is also
ensured that the Board has an appropriate blend of functional and industry expertise.
While recommending the appointment of a Director, the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee considers the manner in which the function and domain expertise of the
individual will contribute to the overall skill-domain mix of the Board.
c. Positive attributes:-
In addition to the duties as prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013,
the Directors on the Board of the Company are also expected to demonstrate high standards
of ethical behaviour, strong interpersonal & communication skills and soundness of
judgment. Independent Directors are also expected to abide by the "Code for
Independent Directors", as outlined in Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013.
VI. Board evaluation:-
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17
of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an evaluation of its own
performance, the Directors individually as well as of the working of the Committees. The
manner in which the evaluation has been carried out has been explained in the Corporate
Governance Report, forming part of this Annual Report.
VII. Meeting of the Independent Directors:-
During the year under review, a separate Meeting of the Independent
Directors was held. In the said Meeting, the Independent Directors assessed the quality,
quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company Management and the
Board and expressed that the current flow of information and contents were adequate for
the Board to effectively and reasonably perform their duties. They also reviewed the
performance of the Non-Independent Directors & the Board as a whole and the
performance of the Chairman of the Company, taking into account the views of the Executive
Directors and Non-Executive Directors.
VIII. Remuneration Policy:-
The Board have, on the recommendation of the Nomination &
Remuneration Committee, framed a Policy for selection and appointment of the Directors,
Senior Management, Key Managerial Personnel and their remuneration, pursuant to the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The
philosophy for remuneration of the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and all other
employees of the Company is based on the commitment of fostering a culture of leadership
with trust. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has recommended to the Board a
Policy aligned to this philosophy and the same may be accessed on the Company's website at
the link:- https://www.mahalaxmieroup.net/MFML/policv-&-code-of- conduct.html.
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has considered following
factors while formulating the Policy:-
a. The level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and
sufficient to attract, retain and motivate the Directors of the quality required to run
the Company successfully;
b. Relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets
appropriate performance benchmarks; and
c. Remuneration to the Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior
Management involves a balance between fixed and incentive pay reflecting short and
long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working of the Company and its goals.
It is affirmed that remuneration paid to the Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and all other employees is as per the Remuneration Policy of the Company.
IX. Committees of the Board:-
The Board has constituted necessary Committees pursuant to the
provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 & Rules framed thereunder and the SEBI (LODR),
Regulations, 2015. The Committees of the Board are Audit Committee, Stakeholders
Relationship Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee, Share Transfer Committee and Risk Management Committee.
The Board has accepted all recommendations of the above Committees. The
details about Composition of Committees, Meetings and attendance are incorporated in the
Corporate Governance Report, forming part of this Annual Report.
11. DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:-
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(c) and 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013,
the Board of Directors, to the best of their knowledge and belief, state that:-
I. In the preparation of the annual accounts, for the F.Y. ended on
31st March, 2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed and there are no
material departures from the same;
II. The Directors had 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
F.Y. ended on 31st March, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for the F.Y. ended on 31st
March, 2025;
III. The Directors had 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;
IV. The Directors had prepared annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
V. The Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are
operating effectively; and
VI. The Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively.
12. INTERNAL FINANCIAL 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 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 actively reviews the adequacy and
effectiveness of the internal control systems and suggest improvements to strengthen the
same. The Company has a robust Management Information System, which is an integral part of
the control mechanism.
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance
systems established and maintained by the Company, work performed by the Statutory
Auditors, including audit of the internal financial controls over financial reporting by
the Statutory Auditors and the reviews performed by the Management, the Board is of the
opinion that the Company's internal financial controls with reference to the Financial
Statement were adequate and effective during the F.Y. 2024-25.
Details of internal controls system are given in the Management
Discussion and Analysis Report, forming part of this Annual Report.
13. RISK MANAGEMENT:-
Although not mandatory, as a measure of the good governance, the
Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee of the Board. The Committee reviews
the Company's performance against identified risks, formulates strategies towards
identifying new and emergent risks that may materially affect the Company's overall risk
exposure and reviews the Risk Management Policy and structure.
This robust risk management framework seeks to create transparency,
minimize adverse impact on business objectives and enhance the Company's competitive
advantage.
Risk management is embedded in your Company's operating framework. Your
Company believes that managing risks helps in maximizing returns. The Company's approach
to address business risks is comprehensive and includes periodic review of such risks and
a framework for mitigating controls and reporting mechanism of such risks. The risk
management framework is reviewed periodically by the Board and the Risk Management
Committee.
The Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy, pursuant to Section
134 of the Companies Act, 2013.
14. AUDITORS:-
I. Statutory Auditors:-
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013
and the rules made thereunder, the tenure of M/s. Bhanwar Jain & Co., Chartered
Accountants, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company will conclude at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting (AGM). The Board places on record its appreciation for the professional
services rendered by them during their tenure.
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 29, 2025, has
proposed the appointment of M/s. Jain Chowdhary & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm
Registration No. 113267W), as the Statutory Auditors of the Company, for a term of five
(5) consecutive years, commencing from the conclusion of the AGM to be held in the year
2025 until the conclusion of the AGM to be held in the year 2030. The appointment is
subject to approval of the shareholders at the ensuing AGM.
The Company has received a consent letter and eligibility certificate
from M/s. Jain Chowdhary & Co., in accordance with the provisions of Section 139 and
Section 141 of the Companies Act, 2013, confirming that the appointment, if made, shall be
within the prescribed limits under the Act and that they are not disqualified for
appointment.
The Board recommends the appointment of M/s. Jain Chowdhary & Co.,
Chartered Accountants, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for the above-mentioned
term for approval of the members at the ensuing AGM.
The Statutory Auditor's Report for the financial year ended March 31,
2025, issued by M/s. Bhanwar Jain & Co., does not contain any qualification,
reservation, adverse remark, or disclaimer. However, on May 9, 2025, for the Financial
2025 -26 onwards the Auditor tendered its resignation due to ongoing process of renewal
the Peer Review Certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Further, during the year under review, the Statutory Auditors have not
reported any matter under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013. Accordingly, no
disclosure is required under Section 134(3)(ca) of the said Act.
II. Secretarial Auditors:-
Your Company has appointed a Secretarial Auditor of the Company, for
the five consecutive financial years from F.Y. 2025-26 to FY 2029-2030.
Shri Malay Desai (ACS:- 48838 and CP No.:- 26051), Proprietor of M/s.
Malay Desai & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, has been appointed as a
Secretarial Auditor of the Company, in the Board Meeting held on 29th May, 2025.
The Secretarial Auditor Report of Mr. Malay Desai, for the F.Y. ended
on 31st March, 2025, does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or
disclaimer.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the F.Y. ended on 31st March, 2025, is
annexed herewith as an Annexure - I, forming part of this Annual Report.
III. Internal Auditors:-
M/s. D. Trivedi & Associates (Firm Registration No.:- 0128309W),
Practicing Chartered Accountants, have been appointed as an Internal Auditor of the
Company, in the Board Meeting held on 29th May, 2024, for the F.Y. 2025-26.
The Audit Committee, in consultation with the Internal Auditor, has
formulated the scope, functioning, periodicity and methodology for conducting the internal
audit.
15. Cost Records:-
During the year under review, the Company is required to maintain cost
records as specified by the Central Government under Section 148(1) of the Companies Act,
2013 and accordingly such accounts & records are made and maintained by the Company.
16. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARY / JOINT VENTURES /
ASSOCIATE COMPANIES:-
The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its Wholly
Owned Subsidiary Company, is prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards,
notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, which is forming
part of this Annual Report and are reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements of
the Company.
The annual Financial Statements of the Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company
and related detailed information will be kept at the Registered Office of the Company and
will be available to investors seeking information at any time.
The Company has adopted a Policy for determining Material Subsidiary in
terms of Regulation 16(1)(c) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The Policy for
determining Material Subsidiary may be assessed on the Company's website at the link:-
https://www.mahalaxmieroup.net/MFML/disclosures-under-reeulation-46-of-the-lodr.html.
The Consolidated Financial Statement reflect the operations of the
following Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company:-
Sr. No. Name of the Company |
CIN |
Registered Office of the Company |
Holding/ Subsidiary/ Associate |
1 Mahalaxmi Exports Private Limited |
U17299GJ2019PTC110673 |
"Mahalaxmi House", YSL Avenue, Opp.
Ketav Petrol Pump, Polytechnic Road, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad - 380 015, Gujarat. |
Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company |
Pursuant to Regulation 24 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Mahalaxmi Exports Private Limited continues to
be a Material Subsidiary of the Company, based on the audited consolidated financial
statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
In compliance with Regulation 24(1) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, Smt.
Sangita S. Shingi (DIN: 06999605), Independent Director of the Company (appointed w.e.f.
April 18, 2024), also serves as an Independent Director on the Board of Mahalaxmi Exports
Private Limited.
Further, pursuant to Regulation 24A of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations,
2015, Mahalaxmi Exports Private Limited has undertaken the Secretarial Audit for the
financial year 2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report, issued by a Practicing Company
Secretary, is annexed herewith as Annexure - II and forms part of this Annual Report.
17. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO:-
The details required under Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to conservation of
energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings & outgo, is annexed
herewith as an Annexure - III, forming part of this Annual Report.
18. VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY:-
The Company has adopted the Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy, to
provide a formal mechanism to the Directors and employees to report their genuine concerns
or grievances about illegal or unethical practices, actual or suspected fraud or violation
of the Company's Code of Conduct or ethics policy. The Policy provides for adequate
safeguards against victimization of persons who avail of the Vigil Mechanism and also
provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, in appropriate and
exceptional cases. It is affirmed that no personnel of the Company have been denied access
to the Audit Committee. The Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy may be accessed on the
Company's website at the link:- https://www.mahalaxmieroup.net/MFML/disclosures-under-
reeulation-46-of-the-lodr.html.The Audit Committee of your Company oversees the Vigil
Mechanism.
19. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR):-
Pursuant to Provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, Your
Company has not crossed the specified threshold limit, during the immediately preceding
F.Y. 2023-24, that require the Company to constitute the Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) Committee and to spend towards the CSR activities in the F.Y. 2024-25.
However, as a matter of good governance, the Board has constituted the
CSR Committee of the Company, headed by Shri Rahul J. Parekh as a Chairman and Shri Anand
J. Parekh & Smt. Sangita S. Shingi as Members of the Committee.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a Company's sense of
responsibility towards the community and environment in which it operates. It is the
continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic
development of the society at large and building capacity for sustainable livelihoods. The
Company believes in conducting its business responsibly, fairly and in utmost transparent
manner. It continually seeks ways to bring about an overall positive impact on the society
and environment where it operates and as a part of its social objectives. This Policy has
been formulated and adopted in terms of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules
framed thereunder to undertake the CSR activities.
The responsibilities of the CSR Committee include:-
I. Formulating and recommending to the Board, the CSR Policy and
indicating activities to be undertaken by the Company.
II. Recommending the amount of expenditure to be incurred on the CSR
activities.
III. Monitoring the CSR Policy of the Company, from time to time.
The CSR Policy may be accessed on the Company's website at the link:-
https://www.mahalaxmigroup.net/MFML/Imgaes/investors- pdf/CSR-Policy.pdf.
20. POLICY ON PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND
REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE:-
The Company has zero tolerance for sexual harassment of women at
workplace and has adopted a Policy on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual
Harassment of Women 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
framed there under. The Policy aims to provide protection to women at the workplace,
prevent & redress complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected or
incidental thereto, with the objective of providing a safe working environment, where
women feel secure. The Company has also constituted an Internal
Complaints Committee, known as the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
(POSH) Committee, to inquire into complaints of sexual harassment of women and recommend
appropriate action.
Your Directors further state that during the year under review, there
were no cases filed pursuant to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
21. SECRETARIAL STANDARDS OF ICSI:-
The Company is in compliance with the Secretarial Standards on the
Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS - 1) and General Meetings (SS - 2) issued by the
Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and approved by the
Central Government.
22. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES, SECURITIES
AND INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186:-
Details of loans, investments, guarantees and securities covered under
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are provided in the Standalone and
Consolidated Financial Statement, forming part of this Annual Report.
23. PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE
SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:-
Pursuant to the Scheme becoming effective, Mahalaxmi Exports Private
Limited, has ceased to be the Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company of MRT and has become the
Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company of MFML.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129, 134 and 136 of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rules made thereunder and pursuant to Regulation 33 of the SEBI (LODR)
Regulations, 2015, the Company has prepared the Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Company and its Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company and a separate statement containing the
salient features of the Financial Statement of Subsidiary, Joint Ventures and Associates
in Form AOC-1 is annexed herewith as an Annexure - IV, forming part of this Annual Report.
As required under the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, a Cash Flow
Statement is forming part of this Annual Report.
24. CONTRACTS/ARRANGEMENTS/TRANSACTIONS WITH THE
RELATED PARTIES:-
All contracts/arrangements/transactions, entered into by the Company,
during the year under review, with the Related Parties were in the ordinary course of
business and on an arm's length basis. During the year under review, the Company has
entered into contract/ arrangement/transactions with the Related Parties, in accordance
with the Policy on the Related Party Transactions. All the Related Party Transactions are
placed before the Audit Committee for approval. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit
Committee is obtained for the contracts/arrangements/transactions which are repetitive in
nature. A statement of all the Related Party Transactions is placed before the Audit
Committee for its review on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature, value and terms
& conditions of the transactions. The Policy on the Related Party Transactions may be
accessed on the Company's website at the link:- https://www.mahalaxmieroup.
net/MFML/imaees/investors-pdf/policv-on-dealine-with-related-partv-transaction.pdf.
Your Directors draw attention of the Members to the Financial Statement
which sets out Related Party Transactions disclosures. Details of
contracts/arrangements/transactions with the Related Parties have been reported in Form
AOC-2 is annexed herewith as an Annexure - V, forming part of this Annual Report.
25. DETAILS OF MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT
FROM THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR TILL THE DATE OF THIS REPORT:-
In terms of Section 134(3)(l) of the Companies Act, 2013, there have
not been any material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the
Company which have occurred between the end of the F.Y. of the Company as on 31st March,
2025 and the date of the Report i.e. 17th July, 2025.
26. PARTICULERS OF EMPLOYEES:-
Disclosures with respect to the remuneration of the Directors and
employees as required under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5(1)
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, is annexed
herewith as an Annexure - VI, forming part of this Annual Report.
However, as per the provisions of Section 136 of the Companies Act,
2013, the Board's Report and Financial Statements are being sent to the Members after
excluding the disclosure on particulars of the employees, as required under Section
197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(2) & (3) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014. Any Member interested
in obtaining such information may address their e-mail to:- cs@mahalaxmieroup.net.
27. ANNUAL RETURN:-
As required under Section 134(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Annual Return for F.Y. 2024-25 has been disclosed on the Company's website and the same
may be accessed on the Company's website at the link:-
https://www.mahalaxmigroup.net/MFML/ disclosures-under-regulation-46-of-the-lodr.html .
28. LISTING:-
The Securities of your Company are listed with two Stock Exchanges i.e.
the BSE Limited (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE).
Pursuant to Regulation 14 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the
Annual Listing fees of the BSE and NSE, for the F.Y. 2025-26, have been paid within due
date. The annual custodian fees to NSDL & CDSL have been paid for the Securities of
the Company held in dematerialized mode with them, for F.Y. 2025-26.
29. COMPULSORY TRADING IN DEMAT:-
The SEBI vide its Master Circular dated 07th May, 2024, has mandated
Listed Companies to issue securities in demat form only while processing any service
requests viz. issue of Duplicate Securities Certificate; claim from Unclaimed Suspense
Account; Renewal/ Exchange of Securities Certificate; Endorsement; Sub-Division/Splitting
of Securities Certificate; Consolidation of Securities Certificates/ Folios; Transmission
and Transposition.
In view of the same and to eliminate all risks associated with physical
Shares and to avail various benefits of dematerialisation, the Members are advised to
dematerialise the Shares held by them in physical form.
30. INSURANCE:-
All the assets of the Company including the inventories, buildings and
plant & machineries are adequately insured.
31. ENVIRONMENT:-
As a responsible corporate citizen and as a Textiles Processing Unit,
environment safety has been one of the key concerns of the Company. It is the constant
endeavour of the Company to strive for compliance of stipulated pollution control norms.
32. ENHANCING SHAREHOLDERS VALUE:-
Your Company believes that its Members are among its most important
Stakeholders. Accordingly, your Company's operations are committed to the pursuit of
achieving high levels of operating performance and cost competitiveness, consolidating
& building for growth, enhancing the productive asset & resource base and
nurturing overall corporate reputation. Your Company is also committed for creating value
for its other Stakeholders by ensuring that its corporate actions positively impact the
socio economic and environmental dimensions and contribute to sustainable growth and
development.
33. DEPOSITORY SYSTEM:-
As the Members are aware, the Company's Equity Shares are tradable in
electronic form. In view of the numerous advantages offered by the Depository System, the
Members holding Shares in physical form are advised to avail themselves of the facility of
dematerialization.
34. MATERIAL ADVERSE EVENT - FIRE AT FACTORY
PREMISES
During the year under review, on 24th November 2024, a major fire broke
out at the Company's factory premises, resulting in substantial damage to the building,
plant and machinery, furniture and fixtures, equipment, and inventories, including goods
received from third parties for job work. The incident has caused a significant loss to
the Company's assets.
The estimated loss arising from the incident has been duly accounted
for in the books of account for the year. The Company has lodged an insurance claim with
its insurer, and a surveyor appointed by the insurance company is currently in the process
of finalizing the assessment of the loss. Pending the final settlement of the claim, the
Company has recognized the estimated claim receivable to the extent of the loss accounted.
Any amount of insurance claim receivable over and above the book value
of the damaged fixed assets has been presented as an Exceptional Item in the Statement of
Profit and Loss. The management is confident of recovering the claimed amount and will
make any necessary adjustments in the books of account upon final determination of the
claim by the insurer.
35. GENERAL:-
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in
respect of the following items as there were no transactions on these items, during the
year under review:-
I. Significant or material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or
Tribunals impacting the going concern status and the Company's operations in future.
II. Application made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016).
III. 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 Bank or
Financial Institution.
IV. Giving of loan to person in employment of the Company with a view
to enabling him/her to purchase or subscriber for fully Paid- up Equity Shares in the
Company.
V. Revision of Financial Statement and Board's Report.
VI. Pledge of Equity Shares of the Directors of the Company with any
Bank or Financial Institution.
36. APPRECIATION:-
Your Directors thanks various Central and State Government Departments,
Organizations and Agencies, for the continued help and co-operation extended by them.
The Directors also gratefully acknowledge all the Stakeholders of the
Company viz. Customers, Members, Dealers, Vendors, Banks and other Business Partners, for
the excellent support received from them during the year under review and look forward to
their continued support in future. The Directors place on record their sincere
appreciation to all the employees of the Company for their unstinted commitment and
continued contribution to the Company.
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FOR, MAHALAXMI FABRIC MILLS LIMITED |
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SHRI JEETMAL B. PAREKH |
DATE:- 29TH MAY, 2025 |
CHAIRMAN |
PLACE:- AHMEDABAD |
(DIN:- 00512415) |