DEAR MEMBERS
Your Directors hereby submit the Forty-Seventh Annual Report together
with the Audited Financial Statements of your Company for the Financial Year ended 31st
March 2025.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company?s financial performance for the year ended on 31st
March 2025 is summarized below:
Particulars |
For the Financial year ended on 31st
March 2025 |
For the Financial year ended on 31st
March 2024 |
Revenue from Operations |
43,167.18 |
42,540.73 |
Other Income |
699.41 |
765.90 |
Total Income |
43,866.59 |
43,306.63 |
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization
(EBITDA) |
1,263.56 |
910.65 |
Finance cost |
31.40 |
34.28 |
Depreciation & Amortization expense |
228.44 |
263.25 |
Profit before tax |
1,003.72 |
613.12 |
Provision for Tax Expenses |
264.42 |
163.31 |
Profit After Tax |
739.30 |
449.81 |
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax |
(6.06) |
(7.80) |
Total Comprehensive Income |
733.24 |
442.01 |
Earnings per Equity share of Rs.2/- Basic (Rs.) |
1.20 |
0.73 |
Earnings per Equity share of Rs.2/- Diluted (Rs.) |
1.20 |
0.73 |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS AND STATE OF AFFAIRS
In this Financial Year (FY) 2024-25, the Company continued its journey
of growth and transformation despite facing some challenges. The Company remained
resilient, leveraging its strong brand presence and innovative product strategy to
navigate through difficulties and emerge stronger.
Revenue from operations for the year ended 31st March 2025 (FY 25) was
Rs. 432 Crore, reflecting a 1.5% increase compared to the previous year (FY 24). The
Company?s Profit Before Tax grew by 64%, reaching Rs. 10.04 Crore compared to Rs. 6.1
Crore in FY 24. The Profit After Tax for FY 2024-25 increased by 64%, amounting to Rs. 7.4
Crore. Overall product gross margins improved by 3.4% in FY 2024-25.
The Sewing Machine Business revenue for FY 25 stood at Rs. 319.29
Crore, slightly higher than FY 24's Rs. 308.2 Crore. The growth was primarily due to a
higher contribution in high-end Sewing Machines. The Home Appliances Business revenue was
Rs. 112.4 Crore, a 4.1% drop from the previous year?s Rs. 117.2 Crore. This drop was
due to Company?s continued efforts to streamline its portfolio by discontinuing
unprofitable products and cutting related operational costs, focusing instead on
high-margin products and efficient sales channels.
In line with its commitment to innovation and premiumisation, The
Company is enhancing its product offerings to appeal to quality-conscious customers. A
standout example is the launch of the CloudX Fan, which uses unique technology to convert
water into fine cloud-like particles for natural and efficient cooling. This product
exemplifies the Company?s strategy of delivering stylish, user-friendly and advanced
appliances. The Company continues to collaborate with reputed suppliers to boost product
quality and is investing in after-sales service to improve customer satisfaction and
loyalty. Looking ahead, the Company remains focused on expanding its Home Appliances range
with modern, cost-effective solutions that enhance customer experience and support
long-term business growth. A detailed analysis of the Company?s state of affairs can
be found in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report? section of this
report.
HUMAN CAPITAL
The Company upholds high standards of Human Resource management,
ensuring regulatory compliance and offering continuous learning and development
opportunities. In the Financial Year 2024-25, the Company was certified as a Great Place
to Work, enhancing confidence among internal and external stakeholders.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
During the period under review, there has been no change in the nature
of business of the Company.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors has decided not to recommend any dividend for
the Financial Year 2024-25 to support future expansion plans of the Company.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
During the year under review, there is no transfer of funds to the
Company?s General Reserve Account.
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorised Capital
During the Financial Year 2024-25, there was no change in the
Authorised Share Capital of the Company. As on 31st March 2025, the Authorised Share
Capital of the Company is Rs. 20,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Crore Only) divided into
10,00,00,000 (Ten Crore) Equity Shares having a nominal value of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two Only)
each.
Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Capital
As on 31st March 2025, the Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Equity Share
Capital of the Company is Rs. 12,33,11,078/- (Rupees Twelve Crore Thirty-Three Lakh Eleven
Thousand Seventy-Eight Only) divided into 6,16,55,539 (Six Crore Sixteen Lakh Fifty Five
Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine Only) equity shares having a nominal value of Rs. 2/-
(Rupees Two Only) each. The Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights
or sweat equity shares during the Financial Year 2024-25. As on 31st March 2025, none of
the Directors of the Company hold any instruments convertible into equity shares of the
Company.
Employee Stock Option Scheme
Singer Employee Stock Option Scheme 2023 (ESOP Scheme?) for
the issuance and allotment of options exercisable into, not more than 36,00,000
(Thirty-Six Lakh) equity shares having face value of Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two Only) each to
eligible employees of the Company was put forward to the members of the Company for their
approval through Postal Ballot Notice dated 05th April 2023. On 28th May 2023, the Scheme
was approved by the members of the Company by giving their assent on the implementation of
the Scheme. As on 31st March 2025, the total number of stock options granted pursuant to
ESOP Scheme is 32,75,000 (including forfeited options) options out of 36,00,000 equity
shares and an allotment of shares was made under the ESOP Scheme. Out of these granted
options 1,00,000 have been forfeited, 11,87,500 options are vested and out of these vested
options 4,62,500 options have been exercised and allotted on 17th October 2024 and rest
are pending for exercise.
Details regarding the Scheme is uploaded on the Company?s website
and can be accessed at https://singerindia.com/ investors/draft-singer-india/.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL
POSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF THE
COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT.
During the year under review, no material changes and commitments
affecting the financial position of the Company occurred between the end of the Financial
Year to which these financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
TRANSFER OF UNPAID DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
(IEPF)
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 124 of the Act, Investor
Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit Transfer and Refund) Rules,
2016 ("IEPF Rules") read with the relevant circulars and amendments thereto, the
amount of dividend remaining unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years from the due
date is required to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund
("IEPF"), constituted by the Central Government. Further, according to the
Rules, the shares in respect of which dividend has not been paid or claimed by the members
for seven consecutive years or more shall also be transferred to the demat account created
by the IEPF Authority.
The Company had sent individual notices and also advertised in the
newspapers seeking action from the members who have not claimed their dividends for seven
consecutive years or more. Thereafter, the Company had, accordingly, transferred Rs.
1,70,247/- being the unpaid and unclaimed dividend amount pertaining to Financial Year
2016-2017 and transmitted 10,199 (on account of Unclaimed Dividend for FY 2016-2017)
Equity Shares of the Company into the DEMAT Account of the IEPF Authority held with CDSL
(DPID/ Client ID 1204720013676780) during the Financial Year 2024-25 in terms of the
provisions of Section 124(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the IEPF Authority
(Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016, as amended from time to time.
Members whose shares, unclaimed dividend, have been transferred to the
IEPF demat Account or the Fund, as the case may be, may claim the shares or apply for a
refund by making an application to the IEPF Authority in Form IEPF 5 (available on
http://www.iepf.gov.in) along with requisite fee as decided by the IEPF Authority from
time to time. The member can file only one consolidated claim in a Financial Year as per
the IEPF Rules. The Company will be transferring the final dividend and corresponding
shares for the Financial Year 2017-18 within statutory timelines. Members are requested to
ensure that they claim the dividends and shares referred to above before they are
transferred to the said Fund. The due dates for the transfer of unclaimed dividends to
IEPF are provided in the report on Corporate Governance. Details of shares/shareholders in
respect of which dividend has not been claimed, are provided on the website of the Company
at www.singerindia.com. The shareholders who have not encashed their dividend warrants for
the Financial Year 2017-18 or any subsequent year are requested to lodge their claims for
claiming unclaimed Dividend. The shareholders are encouraged to verify their records and
claim their dividends of all the earlier seven years, if not claimed.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not invited/ accepted
deposits falling within the ambit of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made
thereunder.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
During the year under review, your Company has not made any loan, given
any guarantee or provided any security and/or made investments covered under the
provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder.
Therefore, the provisions of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable to
the Company.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANY AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Brand Trading (India) Private Limited ("BTIPL"), is a wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company and is a non-material, unlisted subsidiary of the Company
pursuant to SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015("Listing Regulation/ SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015"). On 13th November
2019, the Board of this subsidiary company initiated voluntary liquidation process of its
affairs under Section 59 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 read with Insolvency
and Bankruptcy Board (Voluntary Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2017. The liquidation
received the necessary approvals from shareholders, creditors, and other concerned
parties. Subsequently, at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 31st January 2020,
BTIPL formally resolved to end operations and appointed the liquidator.
Financial information of the subsidiary had been consolidated till 31st
January 2020 on a line-by-line basis. Intra-group balances and transactions were
eliminated during consolidation for the period ending on that date. Accordingly,
consolidated financial results had not been prepared and presented since the quarter ended
30th June 2020 and as on 31st March 2025, the liquidation proceedings are still under
process.
During the year under review, the Company does not have any Associate
or Joint Venture Company. Consequently, consolidation of financial statements with other
entities is not required.
STATEMENT CONTAINING SALIENT FEATURES OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF
SUBSIDIARIES/ ASSOCIATE COMPANIES/ JOINT VENTURES
Statement pursuant to Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 related
to Subsidiary Company as 31st March 2025 in Form AOC-1 is annexed to this Report as Annexure
- I.
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
An active and informed Board is a pre-requisite for strong and
effective corporate governance. The Board plays a crucial role in overseeing how the
management safeguards the interests of all the stakeholders. The Board ensures that the
Company has clear goals aligned with the shareholders? value and growth. The Board is
duly supported by the Chairperson, Managing Director, and Senior Management Team in
ensuring effective functioning of the Company. As on 31st March 2025, the Board is
comprised of 8 (Eight) Directors, out of which 1 (one) is Executive Managing Director, 4
(four) are Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors (including
1 (one) Woman Non-Independent Director) and 3 (three) are Non-Executive
Independent Directors. Further, during Financial Year 2024-25 and till date of this
report, following changes occurred in Directorship and Key Managerial Personnel positions
of the Company:
Mr. Sunil Duggal (DIN: 07291685) was appointed as an Additional
Director (Non-Executive Independent Director) on the Board of the Company with effect from
23rd May 2024. His appointment as Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company was
put forward to the members of the Company for their approval at 46th Annual General
Meeting and the appointment was approved by the members of the Company.
Mr. Paresh Nath Sharma (DIN: 00023625), vide his letter dated 12th
August 2024, tendered his resignation and stepped down from the position of Chairman and
Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company, effective from the close of business
hours on 14th August 2024.
Mr. Deepak Sabharwal (DIN: 00173116) and Mrs. Madhu Vij (DIN:
00025006) retired from the position of Non-Executive Independent Directors of the Company
upon completion of their second term of five (5) consecutive years, effective from the
close of business hours on 11th November 2024.
Mr. Hemant Sachdev (DIN:01635195) was appointed as an Additional
Director (Non-Executive Independent Director) on the Board of the Company with effect from
17th December 2024. His appointment as Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company
was put forward to the members of the Company for their approval through Postal Ballot
Notice dated 10th February 2025 and on 13th March 2025, appointment was approved by the
members of the Company.
In terms of the provisions of Section 152 of the Act, Mr. Maneesh
Mansingka (DIN: (DIN: 00031476), Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company, is
liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of
the Company. Being eligible, he has offered himself for re-appointment. The Board members
recommend his appointment at the ensuing AGM for due consideration and approval of members
of the Company.
Further, apart from the above stated facts, there was no change in the
composition of the Board of Directors. All Directors of the Company have provided
declarations to the fact that they are not debarred from holding the office of the
Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other Statutory Authority as required under
the Circular dated June 20, 2018, issued by BSE.
The Board is of the opinion that independent directors as well as the
director(s) proposed to be appointed/re-appointed, possess the requisite qualifications,
experience and expertise and hold high standards of integrity, which are beneficial to the
Company and its stakeholders. The list of key skills, expertise and core competencies of
the Board is provided in the CG Report which forms an integral part of this Annual Report.
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE (D&O)
As per the provisions of the Listing Regulations, the Company has taken
a Directors and Officers Liability Insurance (D&O) on behalf of all Directors
including Independent Directors and Officers, of the Company for indemnifying any of them
against any liability alleged for any negligence, default, misfeasance, breach of duty or
breach of trust.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As required under Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of Securities
Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations,
2015 (hereinafter called "the Listing Regulations/SEBI (LODR) Regulations,
2015"), a separate report on Corporate Governance is enclosed as a part of this
Annual Report. The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance requirements as
stipulated under the Listing Regulations except two inadvertent non-compliance duly
reported in the Corporate Governance report. A certificate from M/s. Varuna Mittal &
Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, confirming the compliance of the conditions of
Corporate Governance is annexed and forms part of the Annual Report.
DECLARATIONS BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS?
Your Company had received declarations from all the Independent
Directors of the Company confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as
prescribed under Section 149, Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 along with rules
framed thereunder and Regulation 16 & 25 of the Listing Regulations and are not
disqualified to act as Independent Directors. Also, in the opinion of the Board of the
Company, all
Independent Directors of the Company have integrity, expertise,
experience as prescribed under the Companies (Appointment and Disqualification of
Directors) Rules, 2014 read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (including amendment
thereof). All the Independent Directors of the Company have complied with the provisions
of Rule 6 of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 with
respect to their registration in databank.
Independent Directors are also familiarized with their roles, rights,
and responsibilities as well as with the nature of industry and business model through
induction program at the time of their appointment as Directors and through presentations
on economy & industry overview, key regulatory developments, strategy, and performance
which are made to the Directors from time to time.
BOARD MEETINGS
During the year under review, the Board of Directors of the Company met
Four (4) times. The details of meetings of the Board of Directors held during the
Financial Year 2024-25 and attendance thereof are disclosed in the Corporate Governance
Report, which forms an integral part of this report.
DIRECTORS? RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Based on compliance certificates received from the executives of the
Company & subject to the disclosures in the financial statements for the Financial
Year ended 31st March 2025, in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the
Directors confirm that: a) in the preparation of the Annual Accounts for the year ended on
31st March 2025, the applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper
explanation relating to material departures, if any; b) appropriate accounting policies
have been selected and applied consistently and judgments and estimates made are
reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Company as on 31st March 2025 and of the profit of the Company for the period ended 31st
March 2025; c) proper and sufficient care has been taken 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 Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern
basis; e) the Company is following up the proper internal financial controls and such
internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and f) the Company
has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all the applicable
laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
In compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17 of Listing
Regulations the Board adopted a formal mechanism for evaluating its performance and as
well as that of its committees and individual Directors, including the Chairperson of the
Board. The manner in which the annual performance evaluation has been carried out and has
been explained in the Corporate Governance Report.
The evaluation criteria of the Company can be accessed at
https://singerindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Board-Diversity-policy-and-evaluation-criteria.pdf.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The details pertaining to the composition of the Audit Committee are
disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which is an integral part of this report.
All the recommendations of the Audit Committee have been duly accepted by the Board
whenever made by the Committee during the year.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The powers, role, and terms of reference of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee cover the areas as contemplated under Section 178 of the Companies
Act, 2013 and Regulation 19 of the Listing Regulations. The role includes formulation of
criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a
director and recommending to the Board a policy relating to the remuneration for the
directors, key managerial personnel and other employees, formulation of criteria for
evaluation of Independent Directors and the Board, devising a policy on diversity of Board
of Directors, and identification of persons who are qualified to become directors and who
may be appointed in senior management, etc. Brief details of the Nomination &
Remuneration Policy are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
The Nomination & Remuneration Policy of the Company can be accessed
at https://singerindia.com/wp-content/ uploads/2025/04/NRC-Policy.pdf Details of
remuneration under Section 197 of the Act and read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is stated in Annexure-
II, which forms part of this report.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has adequate internal control systems and procedures
designed to effectively control the operations at its various functions. The internal
control systems are designed to ensure that the financial and other records are reliable
for the preparation of financial statements and for maintaining assets. The Company has
well designed Standard Operating Procedures which have also been reviewed/modified
periodically to further enhance the control aspects. The audit scope, methodology to be
used, reporting framework are defined well in advance, subject to consideration of the
Audit Committee of the Company.
The Internal Auditors evaluate the efficacy and adequacy of the
internal control system, its compliance with operating systems and policies of the Company
and accounting procedures at all the locations of the Company. Based on the report of the
Internal Auditors, process owners undertake corrective action in their respective areas
and thereby strengthen the controls. Internal Auditors carried out quarterly procedures to
verify effectiveness and efficacy of internal controls and their findings are reviewed by
the management and by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Based on the deliberations with Statutory Auditors to ascertain their
views on the financial statements including the Financial Reporting System and Compliance
to Accounting Policies
& Procedures, the Audit Committee was satisfied with the adequacy
and effectiveness of the Internal Control and Systems followed by the Company.
INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (IND AS), 2015
The annexed financial statements comply in all material aspects with
Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Act read with
Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and other relevant provisions of the
Act.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has laid down a well-defined Risk Management Policy to
identify the risks associated with the business of the Company. The Board, where
appropriate, periodically reviews the significant risks to mitigate the risk exposure.
More details are given in the Management Discussions and Analysis Report in the Annual
Report.
The Risk Management Policy of the Company in terms of provisions of
Section 134(3)(n) of the Act read with the Listing
Regulationsisinplaceandcanbeaccessedathttps://singerindia.
com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Risk-Management.pdf.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
In terms of provisions of Section 135 of the Act read with the
Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, the Company has
constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee and has formulated a CSR
Policy, indicating the activities to be undertaken by the Company. The brief details of
CSR Committee are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The Annual Report on CSR
activities as prescribed under the CSR Rules is set out as Annexure -III, forming
part of this Report. The CSR Policy of the Company can be accessed on the Company?s
website at https://singerindia.com/wp-content/ uploads/2022/07/CSR-POLICY_2021.pdf.
During the year under review, the Company undertook initiatives to
operate skill development centers aimed at empowering underprivileged women and men. These
centers provide training in sewing, embroidery, and related vocational skills, with the
objective of making participants self-reliant and economically independent members of
their families. The CSR initiatives are implemented through various Corporates, Trusts,
Societies,
NGOs, and other institutions, and are aligned with the activities
specified under Schedule VII of the Companies Act.
The Company spent Rs. 20.75 Lakh on these skill development centers
during the Financial Year ended 31st March 2025, exceeding the allocated budget for FY
2024-25 by Rs. 0.48 Lakh.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management Discussion and Analysis Report on matters related to the
business performance as stipulated under the Listing Regulations forms a separate section
of this report as Annexure-2.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND
REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company had adopted a policy against Sexual Harassment at Workplace
under Posh Act, 2013. Internal Committee has been set up to redress complaints relating to
sexual harassment at workplace of any employee. All employees (Permanent, Contractual,
Temporary and Trainees) are covered under this Policy.
The Company periodically conducts sessions for employees across the
organization to build awareness about the POSH Policy and the provisions of POSH Act.
The Company has received no complaint during the year 2024-25 and no
complaint is pending at the end of the year 2024-25. The policy against Sexual Harassment
at Workplace under Posh Act, 2013 of the Company can be accessed at Company?s website
at https://singerindia.com/wp-content/
uploads/2025/04/Prevention-of-Sexual-Harassment-Policy.pdf.
ANNUAL RETURN
In terms of Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12 of the
Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return of the Company is
available on the website of the Company at https://singerindia.com/investors/
annual-return/.
RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS
Your Company has adopted a related party transactions policy. The Audit
Committee reviews the policy from time to time and approves all related party
transactions, to ensure that the same are in line with the provisions of applicable law
and the related party transactions policy. The Committee approves the related party
transactions and wherever it is not possible to estimate the value, approves limit for the
Financial Year, based on best estimates. All the related party transactions of the Company
are reviewed by the Audit Committee and presented to the Board on a quarterly basis. These
transactions were at arm?s length basis and in the ordinary course of business and
are in compliance with the provisions of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
Companies
(Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Listing Regulations.
There were no materially significant related party transactions entered into by the
Company during the year under review. The disclosures relating to related parties are
explained in Note 35 in the notes to accounts attached to the Financial Statements. The
particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties referred to in sub-section
(1) of Section 188 of the Act in the prescribed Form AOC-2 is annexed as Annexure- IV.
The policy of the Company on Related Party Transactions can be accessed at
https://singerindia.com/wp-content/ uploads/2025/02/RPT-Policy-1.pdf.
VIGIL MECHANISM / WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has adopted a whistle blower policy and has established the
necessary vigil mechanism for employees and directors to report about the genuine
concerns, unethical behavior, fraud or violation of Company?s Code of Conduct and
leakage/suspected leakage of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information with respect to the
Company. No person has been denied access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. The
Company has received no complaint during the year 2024-25 and no complaint is pending at
the end of the year 2024-25 in respect to whistle blower policy.
The said policy of the Company can be accessed at https://
singerindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Whistle-Blower-Policy.pdf.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS OF THE COMPANY
There are no significant material orders passed by the Regulators or
Courts or Tribunals which would impact the going concern status and the Company's
operations in future.
STATUTORY AUDIT
M/s B S R & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number
101248W/W-100022), are the Statutory Auditors of the Company, who were re-appointed for a
second term of five (5) years at the 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM?) held on
26th September 2022 to hold the office from the conclusion of the 44th AGM of the Company
upto the conclusion of the 49th AGM of the Company. M/s B S R & Co LLP, Chartered
Accountants, (Firm Registration Number 101248W/W-100022), the Statutory Auditors of the
Company has given their report(s) on the financial statements of the Company for the
Financial Year ended 31st March 2025, which forms part of the Annual Report. There is no
qualification, reservation, adverse remark, comments, observations, or disclaimer given by
the Statutory Auditors in their report(s). There were no frauds reported by the Statutory
Auditors under the provisions of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with rules framed thereunder, M/s. H.O. Gulati & Co., Practicing Company
Secretaries, were appointed as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company to carry out the
Secretarial Audit for the year ending 31st March 2025. The Report of the Secretarial Audit
is annexed herewith as Annexure - V.
There are no qualifications, reservations, adverse remarks, comments,
observations, or disclaimers made by the Secretarial Auditors in their report. There were
no frauds reported by the Secretarial Auditors under the provisions of Section 143 of the
Companies Act, 2013.
INTERNAL AUDITOR
In accordance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Act and rules
made thereunder, the Board of Directors of the Company had appointed for the Financial
Year 2024-25, M/s. O.P. Bagla
& Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, as an Internal Auditor to conduct
the Internal Audit of the Company. Their scope of work includes reviewing operational
efficiency, effectiveness of systems & processes, compliances and assessing the
internal control strengths in all areas. Internal Auditors? findings are discussed,
and suitable corrective actions are taken as per the directions of Audit Committee as
on-going basis to improve efficiency in operations. During the Financial Year 2024-25, no
fraud was reported by the Internal Auditor of the Company in their Audit Report.
ANNUAL SECRETARIAL COMPLIANCE REPORT
In accordance with the SEBI Circular dated 08th February 2019 read with
Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has obtained an Annual
Secretarial Compliance Report from M/s. H.O. Gulati & Co., Practicing Company
Secretaries, confirming compliances with all applicable SEBI Regulations, Circulars and
Guidelines for the year ended 31st March 2025 and was submitted to the stock exchange.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
During the year under review, the Company has complied with the
applicable provisions of the Secretarial Standard on meetings of the Board of Directors
(SS-1?) and the Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (SS-2?)
issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
COST RECORDS
During the year ended 31st March 2025, the Company is engaged in
Manufacturing and primarily in trading of Sewing Machines & related accessories and
trading of Home Appliances. More than 90% of revenue generated by the Company comes from
the trading activities, therefore, the turnover generated from the manufacturing activity
is below the threshold limit to come under the purview of Cost Audit as per Section 148 of
the Companies Act, 2013. Therefore, the Company is not required to maintain cost records
as per sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Act.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
The information required under Section 197 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in Annexure-II to this Report.
The Board of Directors wishes to thank all the employees for their
contribution to the Company's operations throughout the year. The Company's growth has
been aided by the collective spirit of cooperation among all levels of personnel, as well
as their sense of ownership and devotion.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING
AND OUTGO
A statement giving details of conservation of energy, technology
absorption, foreign exchange earnings and outgo in accordance with Section 134(3) (m) of
the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is
provided in Annexure - VI to this Report.
PROCEEDING UNDER INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016
No application or any proceeding has been filed against the Company
under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, during the Financial Year 2024-25.
DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME
OF ONE-TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF
The Company has not made any one-time settlement, therefore, the same
is not applicable.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in this Director?s Report? &
Management Discussion and Analysis Report? describing the Company?s
objectives, projections, estimates, expectations, or predictions may be forward looking
statements within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results could
differ materially from those expressed or implied. Important factors that could make
difference to the Company?s operations including raw material/ fuel availability and
its prices, cyclical demand and pricing in the Company?s principle markets, changes
in the Government regulations, tax regimes, economic developments within India and the
countries in which the Company conducts business and other ancillary factors.
APPRECIATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Directors place on record their sincere thanks and appreciation to
SINGER, our Shareholders, all our customers, dealers/distributors, suppliers and banks,
authorities, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, members and associates for their
co-operation and support at all times and to all our employees for their valued
contribution to the growth and profitability of your Company?s business and look
forward to their continued support. We are deeply grateful for the confidence and faith
that our stakeholders have always reposed in us.