We are pleased to present the 44th Annual Report of the Company as follows:
FINANCIAL RESULTS
PARTICULARS
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YEAR ENDED 31.03.2025
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YEAR ENDED 31.03.2024
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Income
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27217.69
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2.64
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Profit/(Loss) Before Depreciation, Finance Charges & Taxation
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1510.07
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1454.99
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Profit/(Loss) before Depreciation & Taxation
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741.81
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1454.97
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Profit/(Loss) after Depreciation & Taxation
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360.12
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1451.47
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Balance carried over to Balance sheet
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360.12
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1451.47
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Exceptional items (net) for the year ended 31st March,2024 comprises of:- De-recognition of liabilities amounting to Rs. 1489.43 lacs to giving effect of NCLT order dt 02.05.2023. These adjustments, having one-time, non-routine material impact on the financial statements hence, the same has been disclosed as "Exceptional Items" in the financial statements.
DIVIDEND
Company did not recommend any dividend during the financial year 2024-25.
INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
As per the requirements of the Notification dated 16.02.2015 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Standalone and the Financial Statement of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-2025 have been approved as per Ind AS.
AMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO RESERVES
The Board does not propose to transfer any amount to its reserves.
NATURE OF INDUSTRY
The Company is directly engaged in the business of
manufacturing of Drums and Barrels.
STATEMENT ON COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
In view of tough competition from local and international market, the company is making all efforts to increase the activities.
During the year ended 31st March, 2025, your company has made Profit after tax of Rs. 360.12 lakhs as against Profit of Rs. 1451.47 lakhs in the previous year.
NATURE OF INDUSTRY
The Company is in the industry of manufacturing of Drums and Barrels.
MATERIAL CHANGES SINCE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR TILL DATE OF THIS REPORT
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have
occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this report.
DEPOSITS
The company has not invited or accepted any Deposits as required under section 73 of the Co's Act from the public during the year under review.
ASSOCIATES COMPANIES - NIL SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
The Company does not have any Subsidiary/Joint Venture/ Associate Company as on the year ended 31st March, 2025.
NO FRESH LOAN TAKEN FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
The company has taken a Fresh Loan from a Financial Institution during the year to the tune of Rs. 1.51 Crore agst Hypothecation of Machinery and the Company had taken Valuation on the basis of Valuation of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENT
Particulars of the loans given, Investment made or guarantee given or security provided and the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be utilized by the recipient of the loan or security are provided, if any to the Financial Statement.
PARTICULARS OF CHANGE IN BUSINESS
There is no change in the business operations of the Company.
VOLUNTARY REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We state that there is no Voluntary Revision of Financial Statements during the Financial Year 2024-2025.
WEB ADDRESS
Our Web address is www.eidb.in and all the data including Annual Report and various others matters are displayed on our website.
ANNUAL RETURN
The Annual Return has been disseminated on the Company's website and can be accessed at www.eidb.in under Investor Relation.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
M/s. Dhiraj & Dheeraj as a Statutory Auditor to conduct audit of the company's accounts. Qualification/adverse remarks, if any, of the Auditor are self-explanatory and do not require any further comments from the side of management.
COST AUDITOR
Due to changes in the Company's turnover during the current financial year, cost audit requirements have become applicable. Accordingly, in compliance with Section 148 of the Companies Act, the Company has appointed M/s. Raja Dutta & Co., Cost Accountants, FRN 101555 as the Cost Auditor for the financial year 2025-26.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS REPORT
The Secretarial Auditors' Report dated May 21, 2025, issued by M/s. Pranay Mandhana & Associates are attached in ANNEXURES forming part of Directors' Report. As regards the Qualification, the same are self-explanatory.
Qualification/adverse remarks, if any, of the Auditor are self-explanatory and do not require any further comments from the side of management.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNING AND OUTGO
Information in accordance with Section 134(3)(m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Board of Directors) Rules, 2014 is given as below. The disclosure of particulars with respect to Conservation of Energy is not applicable in the case of your Company.
Particulars as required under Companies (Disclosure of Particulars in the Report of Directors) Rules, 1988 and forming part of Directors' Report for the year ended 31st March, 2025.
SR. NO.
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PARTICULARS
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CURRENT YEAR RS. in Lakhs
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PREVIOUS YEAR RS. in Lakhs
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I.
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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R & D)
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a)
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Specific areas in which R & D carried out by the Company- R & D done in area of standardization of raw material quality in order to reduce the downtime with the lab set up, we are able to inspect the raw material at the time of incoming receipt quality parameters in order to reduce the process rejections and downtime (Lab Setup cost)
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75
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10
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b)
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Benefits derived as a result of the above R&D Less downtime, Quality upgradation
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55
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5
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c)
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Further plan of action: - Installation of Solar
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400
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15
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d)
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Expenditure on Research & Development
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100
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75
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II
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TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, ADAPTATION & INNOVATION
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a)
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Efforts in brief made towards Technology, Absorption, Adaptation and Innovation
1. Purchase of New Automatic manufacturing line for 20ltr. Drums.
2. Purchase of offset printing machine
3. Purchase of GMI line in daman plant
4. New manufacturing line at Sonipat plant
5. Purchase of Power press for Sonipat plant
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79
70
400
200
200
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NIL
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b)
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Benefit derived as a result of solar
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10% on power bill
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NIL
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c)
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Particulars of Technology (solar) Amount, spent *Saving in Electricity consumption will be continuous available to the Company
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20
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NIL
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III
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS & OUTGO
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a)
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Activities relating to exports and export plans
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b)
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Total Foreign Exchange Used & Earned:
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i) Foreign Exchange Used
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5.61
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NIL
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ii) Foreign Exchange Earned
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NIL
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NIL
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STOCK EXCHANGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KMP'S
The Company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and As on 31.03.2025, our Board of Directors and KMP are as has duly paid Listing Fees for the year 2025-2026. under:
SR. NO.
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NAME
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DESIGNATION
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DATE OF APPOINTMENT
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DATE OF CESSATION
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1
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Mr. Madhav Jayesh Valia
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Director
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29-03-2024
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NA
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2
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Mrs. Madhu Kanadia
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Independent (Women) Director
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26-08-2024
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NA
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3
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Mr. Hitendrakumar Ranka
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Independent
Director
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26-08-2024
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NA
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4
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Mr. Dayanand Sahane
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Independent
Director
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26-08-2024
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NA
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5
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Mr. Jayesh Palsanekar
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CFO
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01-04-2019
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NA
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6
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Mr. Shrikant Kabra
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Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
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10-08-2024
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17-04-2025
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REPORTING OF FRAUD
The Auditors of the Company have not reported any instances of Fraud committed against the Company by its officers or employees as specified Under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013.
FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME
The details of program for familiarization of Independent Directors with the Company, their roles, rights, responsibilities in the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model of the company and related matters are put on the website of the company at www.eidb.in.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(n) of the Companies, Act, 2013, the Company has adopted a Risk Management Policy for the identification and implementation of a Risk Mitigation Plan for the Company. The company has included appropriate procedures to inform the Board about the Risk Assessment and minimization procedures. The Board periodically revisits and reviews the overall Risk Management Plan for making desired changes in response to the dynamics of the business.
VIGIL MECHANISM AND WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Details in respect of Vigil Mechanism and Whistle Blower
Policy are provided in the Corporate Governance report forming Part of this Report.
SIGNIFICANT & MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORY / JUDICIAL AUTHORITY
There are no significant materials orders passed by The Regulatory or Courts or Tribunal, which would impact the going concern status of the company and in its future.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The provisions of Corporate Social Responsibility are not applicable to our Company.
BOARD EVALUATION
In terms of the provisions of Section 134(3)(p) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own performance, individual Directors, Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary as well as the evaluation of the working of its Board Committees. Performance evaluation of Independent Directors was done by the entire Board, excluding the Independent Directors being evaluated.
The above criteria are broadly based on the Guidance Note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on January 5, 2017.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
The Company has got internal control system commensurate to the size and the systems and operations. It is supplemented by extensive internal audit procedures, reviewed by Management and Audit Committee. The internal audit covers all the activities of the company. Company reviews findings of internal audit system on regular basis and they are upgraded based on internal audit recommendations. Your company's statutory Auditors' have confirmed the adequacy of internal control systems.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 134 (5)
The Board of Directors of the Company confirm that:
1. The preparation of the Annual Account, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and wherever required, proper explanations relating to material departures have been given.
2. Selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.
3. Proper and sufficient care has been taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records
in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
4. The Accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
5. The Company had laid down internal financial controls and such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating efficiently.
6. The Company had devised proper system to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and such systems were adequate and operating efficiently.
All documents referred to in the accompanying Notice are open for inspection at the Registered Office of the Company during the office hours of the Company on any working days From September 21, 2025 to September 23, 2025, between 12.00 noon to 4.00 p.m.
PARTICULARS OF REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS/KMP/EMPLOYEES
The details as required under Sec.197 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel).
Details of remuneration paid to Directors during the FY 2024-2025:
SR.NO.
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NAME
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FEES
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1.
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Mr. Madhav Jayesh Valia Managing Director
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Rs. 80.00 lacs
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2.
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Mrs. Madhu Nitin Kanadia
Independent (Non-Executive) (Women) Director
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Only Allowances are paid for attending the Board / Committee Meetings.
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3.
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Mr. Hitendrakumar Ranka Independent Director
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4.
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Mr. Dayanand Sahane Independent Director
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Details of remuneration paid to Key Managerial Personnels during the FY 2024-2025:
SR.NO.
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NAME
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SALARY (RS. IN LACS.)
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% INCREASE/ DECREASE IN REMUNERATION
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1.
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Mr. Jayesh Palsanekar (CFO)
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3.73
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NA
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2.
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Mr. Sunil Mahadeo Patil (Director)
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3.99
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NA
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2.
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Mr. Shrikant Kabra (CS and Compliance Officer)
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8.57
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NA
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Note: Mr. Shrikant Kabra resigned as a Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, w.e.f. April 17, 2025. Mr. Sunil Mahadeo Patil resigned as a Director, w.e.f August 26, 2024
Mrs. Mayuri Choudhary is appointed as a Company Secretary and Compliance officer w.e.f. June 16, 2025.
DIRECTORS SEEKING APPOINTMENTS & RE¬ APPOINTMENT
Disclosure pursuant to Regulation 36 of SEBI (LODR) Regulation 2015 of the Directors proposed to be appointed in the AGM are enclosed separately.
CHANGE IN DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
A. Appointment of Non-Executive Independent Director
1. Mr. Hitendrakumar Ranka was appointed as an Independent Director w.e.f. August 26, 2024
2. Mr. Dayanand Sahane was appointed as an Independent Director w.e.f. August 26, 2024
3. Mr. Sunil Mahadeo Patil resigned as a Director, w.e.f August 26, 2024
B. Change in Key Managerial Personnel's
Mr. Shrikant Kabra resigned as a Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, w.e.f. April 17, 2025.
Mrs. Mayuri Choudhary is appointed as a Company Secretary and Compliance officer w.e.f. June 16, 2025.
The Board places on record the valuable services rendered by them during their tenure of services with the Company.
Compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
The Company has constituted an Internal Complaints Committee in accordance with the requirements of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The Company has adopted a Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment which is in line with the provisions of the Act and is applicable to all employees of the Company. The policy ensures a safe working environment by providing a mechanism for the
redressal of complaints pertaining to sexual harassment.
During the year under review, the Company has conducted awareness programs and training sessions for employees and members of the Internal Complaints Committee. No complaints were received or pending as on March 31, 2025.
Compliance under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company is fully compliant with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. All eligible women employees are granted maternity leave and other prescribed benefits in accordance with the Act. The Company continues to promote a supportive and inclusive work environment for women and has made the necessary statutory disclosures and filings as required under applicable laws and the latest MCA guidelines.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT OVERALL (MD & A)
The Management discussion and Analysis Report gives a detailed account of state of Affairs forms Part of this Annual Report
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
A Report on Corporate Governance along with a Certificate from Auditors of the Company regarding the compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated under Part E of Schedule V of SEBI LODR forms Part of this Annual Report.
Since the details regarding composition and meetings of the Board of Directors and its committee are covered under the Corporate Governance Report, the same are not repeated here for the sake of brevity.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECRETARIAL STANDARD
The applicable Secretarial Standard i.e. SS-1 and SS-2 relating to the meetings of the Board of Directors' and General Meetings have been duly complied by the company.
INSIDER TRADING REGULATIONS & CODE OF DISCLOSURE
The Board of Directors have adopted the Code of Practice and procedures for fair disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information and Code of Internal Procedures and conduct for Regulating Monitoring and Reporting of Trading by Insiders in accordance with the requirements of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation 2015.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All transactions with related parties during the financial year 2024-25 were reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee and are in accordance with the Policy on dealing with materiality of Related Party Transactions and the Related Party Framework, formulated and adopted by the Company. Prior omnibus approval of the Audit Committee is obtained on a yearly basis for the transactions which are of unforeseen and repetitive nature. The transactions entered into pursuant to the omnibus approval so granted
are audited and a statement giving details of all related party transactions is placed before the Audit Committee for their approval on a quarterly basis.
The Company in terms of Regulation 23 of the Listing Regulations shall submit on the date of declaration of its financial results for the half year, disclosures of related party transactions on a consolidated basis, in the format specified in the relevant accounting standards to the stock exchanges. The Related Party Transactions Policy is available on the Company's website at www.eidb.in
GREEN INITIATIVES
Electronic copies of the Annual Report 2024-2025 and the Notice of the AGM are sent to all the members whose email address are registered with the R&T Agents i.e. MUFG Intime India Private Limited.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Your director's place on records their sincere thanks to the State and Central Government for their co-operation and dedicated and devoted services rendered by the employees of the Group of Company at all levels. Your directors also thank the Bankers, customers, Stakeholders and the suppliers of services to your Company for their co-operation and valuable support.
East India Drums & Barrels Manufacturing Limited (Formerly known as Precision Containeurs Ltd.)
Sd/- Sd/-
Place: Mumbai Madhav J. Valia Madhu Kanadia
Director Director
Date: 25-Aug-2025 DIN: 03381853 DIN: 07049292
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