(xvi) Provisions and Contingent Liabilities/Assets
Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the Company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example, under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the statement of profit and loss net of any reimbursement. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the
liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
Contingent Liabilities
Contingent liabilities are disclosed when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company or a present obligation that arises from past events where it is either not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made. Contingent liabilities are not recognised but are disclosed in notes. Contingent Assets are not recognised in standalone financial statements but are disclosed, since the former treatment may result in the recognition of income that may or may not be realised. However, when the realisation of income is virtually certain, then the related asset is not a contingent asset, and its recognition is appropriate.
(xvii) Cash Flow Statement
The Cash flow statement has been prepared under the "Indirect Method" as set out in Indian Accounting Standard-7, "Statement of Cash Flows" whereby profit for the period is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and item of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Company are segregated.
(xviii) Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing costs.
(xix) Fair Value Measurements
The Company measures financial instruments, such as, derivatives at fair value at each balance sheet date. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the
measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
• In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
• I n the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.
The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Company.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest. A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.
The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the standalone financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole: Level 1- Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2- Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable.
Level 3- Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable.
For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the standalone financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re¬ assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
The Company determines the policies and procedures for both recurring fair value measurement, such as derivative instruments and unquoted financial assets measured at fair value, and for non-recurring measurement, such as assets held for distribution in discontinued operations.
External valuers are involved for valuation of significant assets and liabilities, if any. At each reporting date, the Company analyses the movements in the values of assets and liabilities which are required to be remeasured or re¬ assessed as per the Company's accounting policies.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Company has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.
(xx) Leases
The Company assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange of consideration is considered as lease.
Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets
The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases (i.e., those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option). It also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases that are considered to be low value. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
As a lessee
The Company applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets. The Company recognises lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use assets representing the right to use the underlying assets.
As a Lessor
Lease income from operating leases where the Company is a lessor is recognised in income on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless the receipts are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate the lessor for the expected inflationary cost increases. The respective leased assets are included in the balance sheet based on their respective nature.
(xxi) Share-based payments
Eligible Employees (including senior executives) of the Company receive remuneration in the form of share- based payments, whereby employees render services as consideration for equity instruments (equity-settled transactions).
The cost of equity-settled transactions is determined by the fair value at the date when the grant is made using an appropriate valuation model. Further details are given in Note No. 43
That cost is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in share-based payment (SBP) reserves in equity, over the period in which the performance and/ or service conditions are fulfilled in employee benefits expense. The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the Company's best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The expense or credit in the statement of profit and loss for a period represents the movement in cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that period and is recognised in employee benefits expense.
Service and non-market performance conditions are not taken into account when determining the grant date fair value of awards, but the likelihood of the conditions being met is assessed as part of the Company's best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. Market performance conditions are reflected within the grant date fair value. Any other conditions attached to an award, but without an associated service requirement, are considered to be non-vesting conditions. Non-vesting conditions are reflected in the fair value of an award and lead to an immediate expensing of an award unless there are also service and/or performance conditions.
No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest because non-market performance and/or service conditions have not been met. Where awards include a market or non-vesting condition, the transactions are treated as vested irrespective of whether the market or non-vesting condition is satisfied, provided that all other performance and/or service conditions are satisfied.
When the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, the minimum expense recognised is the grant date fair value of the unmodified award, provided the original vesting terms of the award are met. An additional expense, measured as at the date of modification, is recognised for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based payment transaction, or is otherwise beneficial to the employee. Where an award i s cancell ed by the enti ty or by the counterparty, a ny remaining element of the fair value of the award is expensed immediately through profit or loss.
The dilutive effect of outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings per share.
(xxii) Segment Reporting
As per the compliance of Ind AS 108 operating segments are identified based on reports reviewed by CODM (chief operating decision-maker). Operating segments can either be based on products/services or on geographical basis. It is reported in a manner which is consistent with the internal reporting provided to the judgment of CODM.
2c. Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of standalone financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, the accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods.
Judgements
In the process of applying the Company's accounting policies, management has made the following estimates and assumptions, which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the standalone financial statements.
a. Revenue from contracts with customers
The Company applied the following judgements that significantly affect the determination of the amount and timing of revenue from contracts with customers:
a) Identifying contracts with customers
The Company enters into Master service agreement (MSA) with its customers which define the key terms of the contract with customers. However, the rates and quantities to be supplied are separately agreed through purchase orders. The Management has exercised judgement to determine that contract with customers for the purpose of Ind AS 115 is MSA and customer purchase orders for purpose of identification of performance obligations and other associated terms.
b) Identifying performance obligation
The Company enters into contract with customers for sale of goods and tooling income. The Company determined that both the goods and tooling income are capable of being distinct. The fact that the Company regularly sells these goods on a standalone basis indicates that the customer can benefit
from it on an individual basis. The Company also determined that the promises to transfer these goods are distinct within the context of the contract. These goods are not input to a combined item in the contract. Hence, the tooling income and the sale of goods are separate performance obligations.
c) Determination of timing of satisfaction of performance obligation
The Company concluded that sale of goods and tooling income is to be recognised at a point in time because it does not meet the criteria for recognising revenue over a period of time. The Company has applied judgement in determining the point in time when the control of the goods and tooling income are transferred based on the criteria mentioned in the standard read along with the contract with customers, applicable laws and considering the industry practices.
Estimates and assumptions
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date, which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are described below. The Company based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the standalone financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising that are beyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.
a. Useful life of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
The Company uses its technical expertise along with historical and industry trends for determining the economic useful life of an asset/component of an asset. The useful lives are reviewed by management periodically and revised, if appropriate. In case of a revision, the unamortised amount is charged over the remaining useful life of the assets.
b. Taxes
The Company applies significant judgement in determining income tax provisions due to uncertainties in the interpretation of complex tax regulations, changes in tax laws, and the timing and amount of future taxable income. Provisions
are recognised based on reasonable estimates, considering past tax audit experience and differing interpretations between the Company and tax authorities.
Deferred tax assets, particularly those arising from carry-forward losses, are recognised based on the assessment of recoverability. Liabilities are recorded for anticipated tax audit matters based on estimates of additional taxes payable. Any differences between actual outcomes and earlier estimates are recognised in the period in which such outcomes are determined, impacting current and deferred tax balances.
c. Contingencies
The Company estimates the provisions and liabilities and to the probability of expenses arising claims from legal disputes/litigations that have present obligations as a result of past events, and it is probable that outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligations. These provisions are reviewed at the end of each reporting date and are adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.
d. Defined Benefit Plans
The cost of defined benefit gratuity and other post-employment benefits is determined using actuarial valuations, which involve significant assumptions such as discount rate, future salary increases, mortality, and attrition. Due to the long¬ term nature and complexity of these obligations, they are highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date, and further details are provided in Note 33.
e. Fair Value Measurement of Financial Instruments
When the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the Balance Sheet cannot be measured based on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques, including the discounted cash flow model, which involve various judgements and assumptions.
f. Provision for expected credit losses of trade receivables and contract assets
The Company assesses impairment of trade receivables and contract assets by creating provisions based on an ageing analysis. Receivables are grouped based on days past due, and provision rates are applied to each ageing bucket, reflecting historical credit loss experience and observed default patterns.
These provision rates are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted, where necessary, to reflect current and forward-looking information, including anticipated economic conditions and customer-specific factors. The assessment of expected credit losses involves significant judgement and is sensitive to changes in assumptions and estimates.
g. Share-based payments
The share options outstanding account is used to record the fair value of equity-settled share- based payment transactions with employees. The amounts recorded in share options outstanding account are transferred to securities premium upon exercise of stock options.
h. Provision for inventories
The Management reviews the inventory age listing on a periodic basis. This review involves comparison of the carrying value of the aged inventory items with the respective net realisable value. The purpose is to ascertain whether an allowance is required to be made in the financial statements for any obsolete slow-moving items and net realisable value. The Management is satisfied that adequate allowance for obsolete and slow moving inventories has been made in the financial statements.
2d. New and amended standards
The Company applied for the first-time certain standards and amendments, which are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1st April, 2024. The Company has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.
a. Amendments to Ind AS 21 - Lack of exchangeability
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notified the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2025, which amend Ind AS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates to specify how an entity should assess whether a currency is exchangeable and how it should determine a spot exchange rate when exchangeability is lacking. The amendments also require disclosure of information that enables users of its standalone financial statements to understand how the currency not being exchangeable into the other currency affects, or is expected to affect, the entity's financial performance, financial position and cash flows.
The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 st April, 2025. When applying the amendments, an entity cannot restate comparative information.
The amendments do not have a material impact on the Company's standalone financial statements.
b. Amendments to Ind AS 1 - Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current and Non-current Liabilities with Covenants
In August 2025, the MCA notified amendments to paragraphs 69 to 76 of Ind AS 1 to specify the requirements for classifying liabilities as current or non-current. The amendments clarify:
• What is meant by a right to defer settlement
• That a right to defer must exist at the end of the reporting period
• That classification is unaffected by the likelihood that an entity will exercise its deferral right
• That only if an embedded derivative in a convertible liability is itself an equity instrument would the terms of a liability not impact its classification.
In addition, a requirement has been introduced to require disclosure when a liability arising from a loan agreement is classified as non-current and the entity's right to defer settlement is contingent on compliance with future covenants within twelve months.
If there is a breach of a material covenant of a long term loan arrangement on or before the end of the reporting period, resulting in the liability becoming payable on demand as at the reporting date, and the lender agrees—after the reporting period but before the standalone financial statements are approved for issue—not to demand repayment for at least 12 months as a consequence of the breach, this shall be treated as an adjusting event. Accordingly, the entity is not required to classify the liability as current.
The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 st April, 2025 retrospectively in accordance with Ind AS 8.
The amendments do not have a material impact on the Company's standalone financial statements and have not had an impact on the classification of Company's liabilities.
c. International Tax Reform-Pillar Two Model Rules - Amendments to Ind AS 12
In August 2025, the MCA notified amendments to Ind AS 12 Income Taxes in response to the OECD's BEPS Pillar Two rules and include:
• A mandatory temporary exception to the recognition and disclosure of deferred taxes arising from the jurisdictional implementation of the Pillar Two model rules; and
• Disclosure requirements for affected entities to help users of the standalone financial statements better understand an entity's exposure to Pillar Two income taxes arising from that legislation, particularly before its effective date.
The mandatory temporary exception - the use of which is required to be disclosed - applies immediately. The remaining disclosure requirements apply for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 st April, 2025, but not for any interim periods ending on or before 31st March, 2026.
The amendments had no impact on the Company's standalone financial statements as the Company is not in scope of the Pillar Two model rules.
d. Amendments to Ind AS 7 and Ind AS 107 - Supplier Finance Arrangements
In August 2025, the MCA notified amendments to Ind AS 7 Statement of Cash Flows and Ind AS 107 Financial Instruments: Disclosures to clarify the characteristics of supplier finance arrangements and require additional disclosure of such arrangements. The disclosure requirements in the amendments are intended to assist users of standalone financial statements in understanding the effects of supplier finance arrangements on an entity's liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk.
As a result of implementing the amendments, the Company has provided additional disclosures about its supplier finance arrangement. Please refer to Note 14.
2e. Standards notified but not yet effective
The new and amended standards that are notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), but not yet effective, up to the date of issuance of the Company's standalone financial statements are disclosed below. The Company will adopt these amendments to the standards, when they become effective.
Amendments to Ind AS 1 - Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current and Non-current Liabilities with Covenants
In accordance with Ind AS 1 currently applicable, breach of an immaterial covenant is ignored deciding in current vs. non-current classification of liabilities. Also, in case of breach of a material covenant of a non¬ current loan on or before the reporting date, the entity can obtain waiver from the lender after the reporting date and continue to classify the loan as non-current liability.
In accordance with changes to Ind AS 1 already notified by the MCA, the above relaxations to classify loan as non-current liability will not be available from 2026¬ 27 onward and need to be applied retrospectively. Consequently:
• A breach of either material or immaterial covenant will trigger current classification of liability.
• To continue classifying loan as non-current liability, entities will need to obtain waiver from the breach on or before the reporting date.
The Company is currently assessing the impact the amendments will have on its standalone financial statements.
2f. Climate related matters
The Company considers climate-related matters in estimates and assumptions, where appropriate. This assessment includes a wide range of possible impacts on the Company due to both physical and transition risks. Even though the Company believes its business model and products will still be viable after the transition to a low-carbon economy, climate-related matters increase the uncertainty in estimates and assumptions underpinning several items in the standalone financial statements. Even though climate-related risks might not currently have a significant impact on measurement, the Company is closely monitoring relevant changes and developments, such as new climate-related legislation. The items and considerations that are most directly impacted by climate-related matters are Useful life of property, plant and equipment and Impairment of non-financial assets.
13. OTHER EQUITY (ALSO REFER TO STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY)
a) Rights, preferences and restrictions attached to equity shares
The Company currently has only one class of equity shares having a par value of ' 2/- per share (31st March, 2025: Rs 2/-per share). Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The voting rights of an equity shareholder on show of hand or through proxy shall be in proportion to his share of the paid up capital of the Company. The Company declares and pays dividends in Indian Rupees. The Dividend proposed by the Board of Directors (Except for interim dividend) is subject to approval of shareholders in the ensuring Annual General Meeting
In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive the remaining asset of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts. The distribution will be in proportion to the number of equity shares held by the shareholder
Nature and purpose of reserves(a) Securities premium
Securities premium represents the excess consideration received by the Company over the face value of the shares issued to the shareholders. This will be utilised in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
(b) Retained earnings
Retained earnings are the profit that the Company has earned till date, less any transfers to general reserve, dividends or other distributions paid to the Shareholders. Retained earning includes re-measurement (loss)/gain on defined benefit plans, net of taxes that will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit and Loss. Retained earnings is a free reserve available to the Company and eligible for distribution to shareholders, in case where it is having positive balance representing net earnings till date.
(c) Share Based Payment Reserve
The share options-based payment reserve is used to recognise the grant date fair value of options issued to employees under Employee stock option plan. Refer Note no 43.
(d) Cash Flow Hedge Reserve
The Company uses hedging instruments as part of its management of exposure to risks associated with foreign currency. For hedging foreign currency, the Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts. To the extent these hedges are effective, the change in fair value of the hedging instrument is recognised in the cash flow hedge reserve. Amount recognised in the cash flow hedge reserve is reclassified to the statement of profit or loss when the hedged item affects profit or loss.
e) Distribution made and proposed
a) The final dividend on equity shares of ' 3.00 per share, amounting to ' 2,828.58 Lakhs (31st March, 2025: ' 4.00 per share, amounting to ' 3,768.20 Lakhs), was approved at the Annual General Meeting held on 29th July, 2025. The dividend amount was subsequently transferred to the Dividend Distribution Account on 31st July, 2025, during the year ended 31st March, 2026.
b) The Board of Directors has proposed a dividend on equity shares of ' 4.00 per share, amounting to ' 3,774.02 (31st March, 2025: ' 3.00 per share, amounting to ' 2,827.27 Lakhs), which is subject to approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. In accordance with applicable accounting standards, this proposed dividend has not been recognised as a liability as at 31st March, 2026.
The Company has complied with the provisions of Section 123 of the Companies Act, 2013 related to dividend declared.
e) Aggregate number of equity shares issued as bonus, shares issued for bonus other than cash and shares bought back during the period of five years immediately preceding the reporting date:¬ - During the year ended 31st March, 2022, the Company had issued 4,47,49,500 equity shares of ' 2/- each aggregating
to ' 894.99 Lakhs as bonus shares.
f) Aggregate number of equity shares issued under Employee stock option scheme:¬ - During the year ended 31st March, 2026, the Company has issued 1,08,261 Equity shares of Rs 2/- each at exercise
price of Rs 190/- each aggregating to ' 205.70 Lakhs. For details related to employee stock option, Refer Note 43.
Notes:
1. The Company has been sanctioned working capital limits in excess of ' Five Cr. in aggregate from banks during the year on the basis of security of current assets of the Company. The quarterly returns/statements filed from time to time by the Company with such banks are in aggrement with the books of accounts of the Company.
2. During the previous year, the Company established a supplier finance arrangement amounting to ' 9,624.62 Lakhs, that was offered to one of the Company's supplier. For the supply chain financing agreement entered by the Company, it provided no security to the finance provider. However, the cost of this arrangement was borne by the Company. Also, the payment to the vendor were made at a credit period offered by the banks and not on the original terms of the contract. Accordingly, the same was recognised as borrowings from the Bank as on 31st March, 2025.
Code on Social Security
On 21st November, 2025, the Central Government issued four separate notifications in the Official Gazette announcing implementation of four Labour Codes, viz., the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. These four codes replace and consolidate 29 existing labour laws. Following the implementation of the four labour codes, the Central Government has pre-published the draft rules on 31st December, 2025 under the respective Labour Codes. The centre government has notified the rules on 8th May, 2026. To ensure smooth implementation, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has also issued the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the four codes.
The four codes prescribe an inclusive definition of the term 'wages', which among other matters is relevant for determination of post-employment benefits including gratuity to all employees. In accordance with the definition, certain specified items forming part of remuneration are not included in the wages and these excluded items cannot exceed 50% of total remuneration. If there is an excess, then it is presumed that excess amount also forms part of wages. The four codes also introduce changes related to leave entitlement and encashment for workers. Going forward, workers' leave balance in excess of 30 days will be encashed at the end of each calendar year and workers will have a right to demand encashment for entire leave.
The Company has assessed the impact of these changes based on the best information available up to the date of authorisation of the financial statements. The provisions currently in force do not have a material impact on the Company. However, considering that this is an emerging area and that the Central Government has notified the relevant rules on 8th May, 2026, while the corresponding state-level rules are yet to be notified, the Company will continue to monitor further developments and will account for any impact, as appropriate, based on future regulatory updates.
28. EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
Basic earnings per share have been computed by dividing net profit after tax by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the year. Diluted earnings per share have been computed by dividing net profit after tax by the weighted average number of shares and diluted potential equity shares outstanding for the year.
The following table reflects the income and share data used in the basic and diluted EPS computations:
31. LEASE
The Company incurred expenses of ' 60.27 Lakhs during the year ended 31st March, 2026 (31st March, 2025: ' 42.19 Lakhs) towards short-term leases and leases of low-value assets. These expenses have been recognised under 'Other Expenses' in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The leases primarily relate to facilities taken for sales offices and warehouse operations.
32. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company business comprises only the Forging segment where the Company sells forged products comprising of forgings and machined components for the automotive and industrial sector. Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The disclosure requirements of Ind AS 108- operating Segments" notified by the Companies (Accounting standard) Rules 2006 (as amended) is not applicable.
The Company's Chairman and Managing Director is the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) and monitors all operating segments' operating results to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. As the Cheif operating decision maker of the Company assesses the financial performance and position of the Company as a whole and maker strategic decision, the management considers manufacturing of forgings and related components as a single operating segment as per Ind As 108, hence separate segment disclosure, have not been furnished.
The following table shows the distribution of the Company's net revenue by geographical market, regardless of where the goods were produced:
33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OBLIGATION (I) Defined benefit schemes (A) Gratuity (Funded)
The Company operates a gratuity plan administered through Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) under its Group Gratuity Scheme. Every employee is entitled to a benefit equivalent to fifteen days' salary last drawn for each completed year of service in line with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The same is payable at the time of separation from the Company or retirement, whichever is earlier. The benefits vest after five years of continuous service. the Company pays contribution to Life Insurance Corporation of India to fund its plan.
The reconciliation of opening and closing balances of the present value of the defined benefit obligations are as below:
The management assessed that the fair value of current financial assets and liabilities approximate their carrying value largely due to the short term maturities of these instruments. Further, for non-current financial assets, the management assessed that the fair value approximate their carrying value largely due to the fact that majority of balance is represented by fixed deposits with bank.
Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties
Related party transactions are undertaken in the ordinary course of business on an arm's length basis. KMP benefits are recognised in accordance with Ind AS 19; post employment benefits are actuarially determined on an overall basis. No guarantees have been provided or received. No impairment has been recognised on related party receivables (previous year: Nil), based on periodic assessment of recoverability.
There have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the year.
The Following method and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value:
- Investment in mutual funds traded in active markets are determined by reference to quotes from the financial institutions.
- the fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts and principal swap is determined using forward exchange rates at the balance sheet date.
C Fair Value hierarchy:
The Company uses the following hierarchy for determining and/or disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation techniques:
(i) Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
(ii) Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices).
(iii) Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
37. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The Company's principal financial liabilities, other than derivatives, comprise borrowings and trade payables. The main purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance the Company's working capital requirements. The Company has various financial assets such as trade receivable, short term deposits and cash & cash equivalents, which arise directly from its operations.
The Company is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company's Board of Directors oversees the management of these risks and also ensures that financial risk activities are governed by appropriate policies and procedures and that financial risks are identified, measured and managed in accordance with the Company's policies and risk objectives. The Board of Directors reviews and agrees policies for managing each of theses risks, which are summarised below:
A. Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk, such as equity price risk and commodity risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include loans and borrowings, debt and equity investments and derivative financial instruments. The sensitivity analyses in the following sections relate to the position as at 31st March, 2026 and 31st March, 2025.
(i) Foreign Currency Risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company's exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates primarily to the Company's operating activities by way of direct imports/exports. The Company evaluates the exchange rate exposure arising from foreign currency transactions and follows established risk management policies.
Foreign currency sensitivity
The following table represents the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in USD, GBP and EURO exchange rates, with all other variables held constant. The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items as mentioned above and adjusts their translation at the year end for a 5% change in foreign currency rates. A positive number below indicates an increase in profit or equity and vice-versa.
(ii) Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on short-term and long-term floating rate instruments. The borrowings of the Company are principally denominated in Indian Rupees with a mix of fixed and floating rates of interest. The Company has a policy of selectively using interest rate swaps and other derivative instruments to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. These exposures are reviewed by appropriate levels of management on a regular basis. The exposure of company's borrowing to interest rate changes as reported to the management at the end of reporting year are as follows:
(iii) Commodity price risk
The Company is affected by price volatility of certain commodities. The principal raw materials for the Company products are alloy and carbon steel in the form of rounds and billets which are purchased by the Company from the approved list of suppliers. Most of the input materials are procured from domestic vendors which is subject to price negotiations. Due to significant volatility in prices of steel, the Company has agreed with its customers for pass through of increase/decrease of prices of steel. There may be a lag effect in case of such pass-through arrangements.
(iv) Equity price risk
The Company's non-listed equity securities are susceptible to market price risk arising from uncertainties about future values of the investment securities. The Company's Board of Directors reviews and approves all equity investment decisions. At the reporting date, the exposure to unlisted equity securities at cost was ' 90.00 Lakhs (As at 31st March, 2025: ' 10.00 Lakhs).
B. Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract, leading to a financial loss. The Company is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily trade receivables) and from its financing activities, including deposits with financial institutions, and other financial instruments.
Trade receivables
Customer credit risk is managed subject to the Company's established policy, procedures and control relating to customer credit risk management. Credit quality of a customer is assessed and individual credit limits are defined in accordance with this assessment. Outstanding customer receivables are regularly monitored by Management & President Sales and corrective actions are taken. Any shipments to major customers are generally covered by letters of credit or other forms of credit insurance obtained from reputable banks and other financial institutions.
38. CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT
For the purpose of the Company's capital management, capital includes issued equity capital, security premium and all other equity, and reserves attributable to the equity holders. The primary objective of the Company's capital management is to maximise the shareholder value.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions and the requirements of the financial covenants. The Company monitors capital using a gearing ratio, which is net debt divided by total capital plus net debt. The Company includes within net debt, interest bearing loans and borrowings, less cash and cash equivalents and other bank balances.
Financial instruments and cash deposits
Credit risk from balances with banks and financial institutions is managed by the Company's finance & accounts department in accordance with the Company's policy. Investments of surplus funds are made with banks in Fixed deposits.
C. Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial assets. The Company's approach to manage liquidity is to have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they are due, under both normal and stressed circumstances, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company's reputation.
Management manages the liquidity risk by monitoring cash flow forecasts on a yearly basis and maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities. This monitoring takes into account the accessibility of cash and cash equivalents and additional undrawn financing facilities. The Company will continue to consider various borrowings options to maximize liquidity and supplement cash requirements as necessary. The Company's objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank overdrafts, cash credit facilities and buyers' credit facilities. As at 31st March, 2026, the Company has available ' 43,887.75 Lakhs (31st March, 2025: ' 34,663.58 Lakhs) in form of undrawn committed borrowing limits.
In order to achieve this overall objective, the Company's capital management, amongst other things, aims to ensure that it meets financial covenants attached to the interest-bearing loans and borrowings that define capital structure requirements. Any breach in meeting the financial covenants would permit the bank to immediately call loans and borrowings. There have been no breaches in the financial covenants of any interest-bearing loans and borrowing in the current year
No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes for managing capital during the year ended 31st March, 2026 and 31st March, 2025.
39. RECOGNITION OF GOVERNMENT GRANTS
Under the Invest Punjab Scheme, the Company is eligible for various incentives, including 100% exemption from electricity duty and Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF), Net SGST incentive (calculated based on GST deposited and applicable GST rates), 100% exemption/refund of stamp duty and Change of Land Use (CLU) fees, and 50% exemption on property tax. Government grants are recognised on an accrual basis upon reasonable assurance. The export incentive income has been recognised based on eligible exports made during the year and has been disclosed under Other Operating Revenue. During the year, the Holding Company recognised ' 729.53 Lakhs (netted off expenses), ' 1,733.34 Lakhs (SGST/EGS incentives) and ' 562.85 Lakhs (export incentives under the Duty Drawback Scheme and the Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export of Products (RoDTEP) Scheme), with corresponding receivables of Rs 19.30 Lakhs, Rs 2,558.71 Lakhs and Rs 105.97 Lakhs respectively.
40. HEDGING ACTIVITIES AND DERIVATIVESa) Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to manage its exposure to risks associated with foreign currency. These derivative contracts are not designated as hedging instrument in cash flow hedge and are entered into for years consistent with foreign currency exposure of the underlying transactions, generally from one to twelve months.
b) Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange forward contracts measured at fair value through OCI are designated as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges of forecast sales in EURO; and thereafter as a fair value hedge for the resulting receivables. These forecast transactions are highly probable.
The foreign exchange forward contract balances vary with the level of expected foreign currency sales and changes in foreign exchange forward rates.
46. The Company has used accounting software for maintaining its books of account which has a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility and the same has operated throughout the year for all relevant transactions recorded in the software at the application, except that, audit trail feature is enabled with effect from 11th December, 2025 for certain changes made using privileged/administrative access rights to the SAP application and the underlying HANA database. Further, no instance of audit trail feature being tampered with was noted in respect of the accounting software, wherever the audit log was enabled. Additionally, the audit trail of relevant prior years has been preserved by the company as per the statutory requirements for record retention, to the extent it was enabled and recorded in those respective years.
47. OTHER STATUTORY INFORMATION
(i) The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the Company for holding any Benami property.
(ii) The Company does not have any transactions with companies struck off.
(iii) The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyond the statutory year.
(iv) The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.
(v) The Company has not advanced or loaned or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Company (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(vi) The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Funding Party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Company shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
(vii) The Company does not have any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
(viii) the Company is not declared as wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution.
48. EVENTS AFTER REPORTING DATE:
There are no events occurred after the reporting year which may impact the financial position as on 31st March, 2026.
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