The Board of Directors hereby presents this Integrated 17th Board’s Report ("Report”) of the business and operations of Campus Activewear Limited (“the Company”) together with the Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31st March 2025.
1. FINANCIAL SUMMARY OR HIGHLIGHTS
The Company’s financial performance for the year under report along with previous year’s figures are given
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Particulars
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2024-25
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2023-24
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Revenue from Operations
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1592.96
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1448.29
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Other Income
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14.69
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4.54
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EBITDA
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258.22
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215.34
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Depreciation and amortization expenses
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75.49
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72.11
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Finance costs
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18.79
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23.20
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Profit before tax
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163.94
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120.03
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Less: Tax Expenses
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(42.76)
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(30.59)
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Profit for the year (PAT)
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121.18
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89.44
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Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
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(0.33)
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(0.01)
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Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
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120.85
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89.43
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The Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2025, have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) as notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and as amended from time to time.
2. STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
Company is engaged in the business ofmanufacturing of footwear. During the financial year under report, the Company achieved a total income of ' 1607.65 Cr as compared to ' 1452.83Cr in the previous year. Net profit (after tax) for the year is ' 121.18Cr as compared to net profit (after tax) of ' 89.44 Cr in the previous year.
FY25 Financial Highlights
• FY25 sales volume registered at 2.49Cr pairs as against 2.22Cr pairs in FY24 with a growth of 12.16% vs LY.
• FY25 aggregate ASP stood at ' 639 per pair vs ' 652 per pair in FY24, registering marginal decrease of 2.1% vs LY.
• Revenue from operations increased by approx 10% YoY to ' 1592.96Cr in FY25.
• FY25 Full year EBITDA stood at ' 258.22Cr as compared to ' 215.34Cr in FY24, demonstrating strong growth of 19.91% YoY. FY25 EBITDA margin stood at 16.07% vs. 14.87% in FY24.
• Net Profit during the year FY25 stood at ' 121.18Cr (PAT margin: 7.54%) as against PAT of ' 89.44 cr in FY24 (PAT margin: 6.18%).
Balance Sheet Highlights
• The Company’s Days of Sales outstanding (DSO) and Days of Inventory outstanding (DIO) for FY’25 is at 36 days (FY24 44 days) and 89 days (FY24 -107 days) respectively.
• The Company’s return ratios i.e. ROCE and ROE for FY’25 is 21.98% (FY24 19.20%) and 17.21% (FY24 14.86%) respectively.
• Campus Activewear achieved revenue in a financial year at ' 1,607.65Cr. The Company continues to reap benefits from its strategic blend of in-house capability and backward integration enabling flexibility in design, quality control, cost control and timing to market. Campus Activewear’s design team is well-
equipped to identify emerging international fashion footwear trend and customize it, thereby bringing customer delight to the Indian market. The campaign "Move Your Way” with "Vicky Kaushal” as brand ambassador met with a great success and helped Company to further strengthen its market positioning.
3. RESERVES AND SURPLUS/OTHER EQUITY
During the period under report, the Company has not transferred any amount to General Reserves and entire amount of profit for the year forms part of the ‘Retained Earnings’.
4. DIVIDENDS
The Board of Directors (the "Board”) of your Company have recommended a final dividend of ' 0.30 per equity share of face value of ' 5.00 each, amounting to ' 9.16 Crores. for the financial year ended 31st March 2025 for approval of the members at the ensuing 17th Annual General Meeting ("AGM”) of your Company ("17th AGM”). During the financial year ended 31st March 2025, first interim dividend of ' 0.70 of face value of ' 5.00 each was paid on 25th February 2025. The total dividend for the financial year, including the proposed final dividend, amounts to ' 1.00 per equity share, leading to a total dividend payout of ' 30.54 Crores for the year. The interim dividend paid during the financial year ended 31st March 2025 and the final dividend recommended for the financial year ended 31st March 2025 is in accordance with the Dividend Distribution Policy of your Company. The said Policy is available on the website of your Company at https://www.campusactivewear.com/ sites/default/files/2023-08/Dividend Distribution Policy%20CAMPUS.pdf
Pursuant to the Finance Act, 2020 divident income is taxable in the hands of the members effective April 1, 2020, and the company shall therefore be required to deduct tax at source at the time of making payment of the divident at rates prescribed as per the Income Tax Act 1961.
5. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
During the period under report, the Company has not given any loans, guarantees or provided any security in connection with a loan to any Body Corporate or person as per Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013.
6. LISTING OF SHARES
The equity shares of the Company are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE). The listing fee for the financial year 2025-26 has been paid to both the Stock Exchange’s.
7. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the financial year 2024-25 as stipulated under SEBI Listing Regulations forms an integral part of this Annual Report as covered in the head ‘Management Discussion and Analysis’ ("MD&A”). The MD&A Report provides a consolidated perspective of Economic, Geographical and Environmental aspects material to the Company’s strategy and its ability to create and sustain value to its key stakeholders and includes aspects of reporting as required by Regulation 34 and Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
8. DETAILS OF SUBSIDIARIES/ASSOCIATES/ JOINT VENTURES COMPANIES
A. Name of the Subsidiaries/Associates/ Joint Venture Companies and Details of their contribution to the overall performance of the Company
During the period under report, there is no Subsidiary or Associate or Joint Venture of the Company.
B. Companies which have become or ceased to be its Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures or Associate Companies during the year
During FY 2024-25, no Companies have become or ceased to be its subsidiaries of Company.
9. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, 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
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year to which these financial statements relate and the date of this Report.
Further, in terms of the Employee Stock Options Plans of the Company, Nomination and Remuneration Committee (also designated as Compensation Committee) approved and allotted the following equity shares pursuant to the exercise of Options by the Employees:
Sl. No.
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Allotment Date
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ESOP Scheme
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Number of Shares Allotted
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1.
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7th June 2024
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Campus Activewear Limited Employees Stock Option Plan Vision Pool 2021
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49,198
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2.
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25th October 2024
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Campus Activewear Limited Empolyee Stock Option Plan 2021
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54,050
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3.
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25th October 2024
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Campus Activewear Limited Empolyee Stock Option Plan Vision Pool 2021
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39,340
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Total
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1,42,588
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Further, Nomination and Remuneration Committee (also designated as Compensation Committee) has granted the following Options to the Eligible Employees under the Employee Stock Options Plans of the Company:
Sl. No.
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ESOP Scheme
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Number of Options Granted
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1
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Campus Activewear Limited Employees Stock Option Plan Vision Pool 2021 (44 grantees) (' 5/- per share)
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1,91,715
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2
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Campus Activewear Limited Employees Stock Option Plan Vision Pool 2021 (3 Employees)
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1,71,305
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The NRC in its meeting held on 22nd May 2025 decided to close the ESOP special grant 2021 scheme, in accordance with the scheme.
10. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There was no change in the nature of business of the Company during the financial year ended 31st March 2025.
11. SHARE CAPITAL Authorized Share Capital
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company, as on 31st March 2025 was ' 4,537,000,000/- divided into 907,400,000 equity shares having face value of ' 5/- each.
Issued, Subscribed, Paid-up Share Capital
The issued and paid-up share Capital of the Company as on 31st March 2025 was ' 1,526,991,795/- divided into 305,398,359 Equity shares having face value of ' 5/- each fully paid-up.
Further, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (also designated as Compensation Committee) allotted the following Equity Shares, post vesting and Exercise of Options by the Employees of the Company and accordingly the paid-up share capital was increased as follows:
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No.
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Allotment
Date
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ESOP Scheme
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Number of Shares Allotted
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Issued and paid-up share Capital of the Company as on date
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1.
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7th June 2024
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Campus Activewear Limited Employees Stock Option Plan Vision Pool 2021
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49,198
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' 1,52,65,24,845/- comprising of 30,53,04,969 equity shares of ' 5/- each fully paid up
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2.
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25th October 2024
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Campus Activewear Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2021
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54,050
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' 1,52,69,91,795/- comprising of 30,53,98,359 equity shares of ' 5/- each fully paid up
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3.
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25th October 2024
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Campus Activewear Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 - Vision Pool
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39,340
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12. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
In line with the Companies Act 2013 requirements, the Company has an adequate Internal Financial Controls (IFC) system commensurate with its size and scale of operations, which is in line with the requirement of the Companies Act 2013. The Company has clearly defined Governance, Risk & Compliance Framework, Policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Delegation of Authority (DOA) matrix.
Internal Audit Reports are discussed in the Audit Committee meetings on a quarterly basis and the summary of key findings along with their analysis and action taken status are presented to the Audit Committee. The necessary actions are taken within the timelines to strengthen the control in the required areas of business operations. There was no instance of fraud which necessitates reporting of material misstatement to the Company’s operations.
During the year, such controls were assessed and no reportable material weaknesses in the design or operations were observed.
13. DEPOSITS
During the period under report, the Company had not accepted any deposit within the meaning of Section 73 and 74 of the Companies Act, 2013 read together with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
14. AUDITORS
A) Statutory Auditors
The Members of the Company at their 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 26th September 2023, had appointed M/s. B S R & Co., Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 128510W) as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for the second term (since the partners are common with the retiring Statutory Auditors) of consecutive five years to hold such office till the conclusion of the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2028.
Statutory Auditors’ Report
The Report given by the Statutory Auditors on the Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2025, forms part of this Annual Report. There are no observations (including any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer) of the Auditors in the Report. Further, the notes to accounts referred to in the Auditors’ Report are self-explanatory.
Details in respect of frauds reported by auditors
The Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud in terms of the second proviso to Section 143(12) of the Act.
B) Cost Auditors
The Central Government has not prescribed the maintenance of cost records under Section 148(1) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder with respect to the Company’s nature of business.
C) Secretarial Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with corresponding rules made there under as amended from time to time and Regulation 24A of the SEBI listing regulations, M/s. ATG & Co, Company Secretaries were *re-appointed as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a period of a terms of five years commencing from FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30 to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2026 subject to the approval of Shareholders in the 17th Annual General meeting of Company. Proposed resolution forms part of the 17th Notice of AGM of Company.
* The board of Directors of the company at their meeting held on 29th May 2025 has recommended to the members, the appointment of M/S ATG & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries.
Annual Secretarial Audit Report
In terms of Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule made thereunder, Secretarial Audit Report FY 2024-25 given by the Secretarial Auditors in Form No. MR-3 is annexed with this Report as Annexure I. There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by Secretarial Auditors in their Report.
Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
A Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year ended 31st March 2025 on compliance of all applicable SEBI Listing Regulations and circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder, was obtained from M/s ATG & Co., Company Secretaries and submitted to both NSE and BSE. There are no observations, reservations or qualifications in that report. The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the financial year ended 31st March 2025 is available on the website of the Company at www.campusactivewear.com.
D) Internal Auditors
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with corresponding rules made there under as amended from time to time. On the recommendations of the Audit Committee, Board in its meeting held on 28th May 2024 appointed Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March 2025 and Internal Audit Reports are reviewed by the Audit Committee on quarterly basis.
On the recommendations of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 29th May 2025 had approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as the Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year ending 31st March 2026.
15. DETAILS OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
(i) Composition
As on 31st March 2025, the Board consisted of optimum combination of Executive & Non-Executive Directors including one Woman Independent Director. Mr. Hari Krishan Agarwal is the Chairman and Managing Director of the Company.
The Composition of Board of the Company as on 31st March 2025 is as follows:
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Name of the Director
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Designation
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Category
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1.
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Mr. Hari Krishan Agarwal
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Chairman and Managing Director
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Executive, Non-Independent
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2.
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Mr. Nikhil Aggarwal
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Whole-Time Director and CEO
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Executive, Non-Independent
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3.
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Mr. Anil Kumar Chanana
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Director
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Non-Executive, Independent
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4.
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Mr. Jai Kumar Garg
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Director
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Non-Executive, Independent
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5.
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Mrs. Madhumita Ganguli
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Director
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Non-Executive, Independent
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6.
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Mr. Nitin Savara
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Director
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Non-Executive, Independent
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7.
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Mr. Ankur Nand Thadani*
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Director
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Non-Executive, Non-Independent
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*Mr. Ankur Nand Thadani (DIN: 03566737) resigned from the position of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Company effective from 26th April 2024.
(ii) Changes in Directors
During the financial year 2024-25, there is only one change which had happened in the composition of the Board of Directors of the Company i.e. Mr. Ankur Nand Thadani resigned from the position of Non - Executive, Non - Independent Director of the Company effective from 26th April ,2024. The Company places on record its appreciation for the immense contribution by Mr. Ankur Nand Thadani in the growth of the Company.
(iii) Changes in Key Managerial Personnel
As on 31st March 2025, Mr. Hari Krishan Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Nikhil Aggarwal, Whole-Time Director and CEO, Mr. Sanjay Chhabra, Chief Financial Officer and Ms. Archana Maini, General Counsel and Company Secretary, were the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable provisions made thereunder, Mr. Nikhil Aggarwal, CEO and Whole Time Director of the Company, is due to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment. On the recommendations of Nomination and Remuneration committee, the Board recommends his re-appointment.
Brief details of the Director being recommended for re-appointment as required under Regulation 36(3) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and the Clause 1.2.5 of the Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) have been furnished in the Notice dated 13th August 2025 convening the 17th Annual General Meeting.
(iv) Declaration by Independent Director(s) of the Company
The Independent Directors have submitted their declaration of Independence, stating that:
a. they continue to fulfill the criteria of independence as required pursuant to Section 149(6) read with Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16 and 25 of the SEBI Listing Regulations 2015; and
b. there has been no change in the circumstances affecting their status as Independent Director of the Company.
The Independent Directors have also confirmed that they have complied with the Company’s Code of Conduct. In terms of Section 150 of the Act and rules framed thereunder, the Independent Directors have also confirmed their registration (including renewal of applicable tenure) and compliance of the online proficiency self-assessment test (unless exempted) with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
The Board opined and confirmed, in terms of Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, that the Independent Directors are persons of high repute, integrity and possess the relevant expertise and experience in their respective fields.
16. NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board met four (4) times during the Financial Year 2024-25. The details of which form part of the Corporate Governance Report, forming part of this Annual Report. The intervening gap between the two consecutive Board meetings was within the period prescribed period of 120 days as specified under the
provisions of Section 173 of the Companies Act 2013 and Regulation 17 of the SEBI Listing Regulations 2015.
17. BOARD COMMITTEES
During the period under report, the Board had following Committees:
a. Audit Committee
b. Stakeholder’s Relationship Committee
c. Nomination and Remuneration Committee (also designated as Compensation Committee)
d. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
e. Risk Management Committee
f. Internal Complaints Committee
g. Finance Committee
The composition of the Committees of the Board and the details regarding meetings of the Committees constituted by the Board are set out in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
18. VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
Your Company is committed to highest standards of ethical, moral and legal business conduct. The Company is committed to maintaining an ethical workplace that facilitates the reporting of potential violations of the Company’s policies and the applicable laws. To promote the highest ethical standards, the Company encourages its employees who have concern(s) about any actual or potential violation of the legal & regulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any financial statements and reports, etc. any claim of theft or fraud, and any claim of retaliation for providing information to or otherwise assisting the Audit Committee, to come forward and express his/her concern(s) without fear of punishment or unfair treatment.
During the financial year, the Company has implemented an amendment to its Whistle Blower Policy to further strengthen its commitment by adding new members in the recipients of email id mvvoice@campusshoes.com.
Pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has established a robust Vigil Mechanism for Directors and Employees to report to the management instances of unethical behavior, actual or suspected, fraud or violation of the Company’s Code of Conduct. The Whistle Blower Policy/Vigil Mechanism provides
that the Company investigates such incidents, when reported, in an impartial manner and shall take appropriate action as and when required to do so.
The Policy also provides the mechanism for employee(s) to raise their concerns that could have grave impact on the operations, performance, value and the reputation of the Company and also provide for the direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases. The Whistle Blower Policy/Vigil Mechanism Policy is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://www.campusactivewear.com/ sites/default/files/2024-07/WhistleBlowerPolicy.pdf
19. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY OF DIRECTORS, KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY
As per the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the Company, the Board of Directors has approved a Policy which lays down a framework in relation to appointment and remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Managerial Personnel and the employees and their remuneration including criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence etc.
The Policy broadly lays down the guiding principles, philosophy and the basis for payment of remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, and other employees. The policy also provides the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and Independence ofDirector and criteria for appointment of Key Managerial Personnel/Senior Management while making selection of the candidates. Pursuant to Section 134(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the nomination and remuneration policy of the Company is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://www.campusactivewear.com/ sites/default/files/202206/Nomination%20and%20 Remuneration%20Policy.pdf.
20. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
In terms of the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, read with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, and amendment thereof, the Board has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR”) Committee and the composition of the CSR Committee is provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of the Annual Report. The Company discharges its Corporate Social Responsibility obligations through Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(MCA) registered Implementing Agencies towards supporting projects as prescribed under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, in line with the Corporate Social Responsibility Policy of the Company and some of the key initiatives are:
1. Olympic and Paralympic Sports: OGQ is a
not-for-profit organization founded by India's sporting legends - Geet Sethi and Prakash Padukone with a mission to help Indian athletes win Olympic and Paralympic medals. OGQ currently supports over 464 athletes across 11 Olympic and 9 Paralympic sports with various aspects such as coaching, equipment, training & tournaments exposure, sports science and a stipend. In the Asian Athletics Championship, May 2025 held in Gumi, South Korea, 3 OGQ athletes won medals (1 Gold/ 1 Silver/ 1 Bronze). At the 2024 Paris Olympics, 4 out of the 6 medal winners for India were supported by OGQ, and 25 out of the 29 medal winners for India at the Paris Paralympics were supported by OGQ
2. Education: Your Company has tied up with Central Square Foundation (CSF), which is a non¬ profit organization, working with the vision of ensuring quality school education for all children in India, towards executing the NIPUN Mission in Uttar Pradesh. CSF supports the Government of Uttar Pradesh's education department to deliver Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) outcomes to about 76 lakh students across 1.1 lakh primary government schools across all 75 districts in the State.
3. Underprivileged Section: The Company also associated with VISHVAS for the underprivileged section of the society poor and needy including education to Girls in Computers and free Eye care. This foundation has a mission of empowering women through education and vocational training. They have launched a free charitable training and stitching training centre for women of our society.
4. Sportz training: The Company associated with Sportz Village foundation for imparting structured sports training, competition exposure, and mentoring support, enabling student-athletes to enhance their skills and prepare for success at state and national level. Sportz Village foundation helps children from public schools (rural & urban) benefit from sports and physical education programs for improved developmental outcomes. It also enhances health, education, and social-emotional skills for children. It aims to build the world’s largest youth sports platform that gets 100 million kids to play.
The Board of Directors has approved the CSR Policy of the Company as formulated and recommended by the CSR Committee, which is available on the website of the Company at https://www.campusactivewear.
com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Corporate%2 0 Social%20Responsibilitv%20policv.pdf Further, the Annual Report on CSR activities for the Financial Year 2024-25, in the prescribed format, as required under Sections 134 and 135 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 (as amended) and Rule 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, is annexed as Annexure II to this Report.
21. PARTICULARS OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES AS PER SECTION 188 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
The particulars of every contract and arrangement if entered into by the Company with related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 including certain arm’s length transactions under third proviso thereto are disclosed in Form No. AOC-2 in Annexure III and forms part of this Report.
22. CREDIT RATING
Credit Rating During the period under report, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has upgraded Campus Activewear Limited’s (CAL) Long-Term Issuer Ratings to ‘IND AA-’/Stable from ‘IND A ’/ Positive. CRISIL has re-affirmed the rating of Campus Activewear Limited’s (CAL) to ‘CRISIL A /Stable/ CRISIL A1’. The Company has not issued any debt instruments or non-convertible securities.
23. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
In compliance with the provisions of Section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, a statement containing information on conservation of energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo of the Company, in the prescribed format is annexed as Annexure IV.
24. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) read with Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Annual Return of the Company is available on the website of the Company at https://www.campusactivewear.com/shareholders- corner.
25. EMPLOYEE'S STOCK OPTION PLAN
During the period under report, the Company had in place 3 (Three) Employee Benefit Plans (Pre- IPO Schemes/ESOP Schemes), namely Campus Activewear Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 (ESOP 2021), Campus Activewear Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 - Special Grant (Special Grant 2021) and Campus Activewear Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 - Vision
Pool (Vision Pool 2021). However, ESOP 2021 - Special grant 2021 Scheme of the Company has been closed by the Compensation Committee of the Company effective from 22nd May 2025, as per the provisions of the said Scheme.
The Company with the objective to promote the culture of employee ownership and as well as to attract, retain, motivate and incentivize senior and critical talents, formulated Employee Benefit Plans for the employees and Directors of the Company and its subsidiary Company. The Company views Employee Stock Options as long term incentive tools that would enable the employees not only to become co-owners, but also to create wealth out of such ownership in future.
The Company had applied for listing approval of 49,198 equity shares of ' 5 each to be issued under Campus Activewear Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2021 - Vision Pool 2021 which allotted on 7th June 2024 and for which the Stock Exchange has granted approval on June 13, 2024.
The Company had applied for listing approval of 54,050 equity shares of ' 5 each to be issued under Campus Activewear Limited ESOP plan 2021 and 39,340 equity share of ' 5 each to be issued under Campus Activewear Limited ESOP plan 2021 - Vision Pool which allotted on 25th October 2024 and for which the Stock Exchange has granted approval on November 14, 2024.
As per Regulation 13 of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, the Company received Certificate from M/s. ATG & Co., Company Secretaries certifying that the ESOP Schemes of the Company are being implemented in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 The Disclosures pursuant to SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, in respect of ESOP Schemes as at 31st March, 2025, is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at www.campusactivewear.com
26. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
During the year under report, the Company has not received any significant/material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals impacting
the going concern status of the Company and its operations.
27. DETAILS PURSUANT TO SECTION 197(12) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
Details pursuant to Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 forms part of this Report and are annexed herewith as Annexure V.
28. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of Corporate Governance and adhere to the Corporate Governance requirements set out by Securities and Exchange Board of India. The Report on Corporate Governance as stipulated under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 forms an integral part of this Annual Report. The requisite certificate from M/s. ATG & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries confirming compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is also annexed to the Corporate Governance Report.
29. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR)
Keeping up the commitment to sustainability, your Company has prepared the Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (‘BRSR’). The report provides a detailed overview of initiatives taken by your Company from environmental, social and governance perspectives. Your Company is presenting its 3rd report in terms of BRSR this year.
In line with our commitment to ethical and sustainable operations, we prioritize the well-being of all our people. At Campus, we believe that our employees thrive in a secure and empowering environment, thus enabling them to unlock their potential to the fullest. We have continued to transform our business to have a more sustainable and responsible approach towards the society. In line with aforementioned our 3rd BRSR report for the FY 2024-25 has been prepared.
In compliance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, read with the SEBI Circular No. S E BI/H O/C F D/Po D2/CIR/P/0155 Dated November 11, 2024, your Company has published its 3rd Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the year 2024-25, in a fair and transparent manner, covering the essential indicators that are required to be reported on a mandatory basis and the same is part of this Annual Report.
30. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(3) (c) and 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Directors hereby state and confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures;
b. the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of the profit and loss of the Company for that period;
c. the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e. the Directors had laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating effectively; and
f. the Directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
31. RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(n) of the Act and Regulation 17(9) and 21 of SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated and adopted the Risk Management Framework and formed Risk Management Committee. A robust risk management framework is framed to anticipate, identify, measure, manage, mitigate, monitor and report the risk and uncertainties that may have an impact to achieve the business objective of the Company. The Company recognizes the risks which need to be managed and mitigated to protect the interest of the stakeholders, to achieve business objectives and enable sustainable growth. The risk management framework is aimed at effectively mitigating the Company’s various business and operational risks, through strategic actions. The Company believes that managing risks helps in maximizing returns.
An extensive program of internal audits (Earnst & Young LLP are the Internal Auditors) and regular reviews by the Audit Committee is carried out to ensure compliance with the best practices. Mr. Sanjay
Chhabra is the Chief Risk Officer of the Company. The Company has a risk management and the said policy is placed on the website of the Company on the following link Risk Management Policy.pdf (campusactivewear.com)
32. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment free workplace for every individual working in the Company premises through various interventions and practices. The Company always endeavors to create and provide an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
The Company has in place robust policy on prevention, prohibition and redressal of complaints relating to sexual harassment at workplace which is applicable to the Company as per the provisions of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (‘POSH Act’). The Company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
During the financial year under report, the Company has not received any such complaint as per the description below:
a. number of complaints of sexual harassment received during the financial year: 0
b. number of complaints disposed off during the financial year: 0
c. number of cases pending for more than ninety days: NIL
33. FORMAL ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND OF INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
A formal evaluation of the performance of the Board, it’s Committees, the Chairman and the individual Directors was carried out for FY 2024¬ 25. Led by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the evaluation was carried out using structured questionnaires covering, amongst others, composition of Board, conduct as per Company values & beliefs, contribution towards development of the strategy & business plan, risk management, receipt of regular inputs and information, codes & policies for strengthening governance, functioning, performance & structure of Board Committees, skill set, knowledge & expertise of Directors, preparation & contribution at Board meetings, leadership, etc
The evaluation was carried out by way of internal assessments done based on the factors prescribed under the Policy adopted by the Company and the SEBI prescribed Guidance Note on Board Evaluation. Consequently, the Company is required to disclose the manner of formal annual evaluation.
The evaluation brought to notice that the sharing of information with the Board, its timeliness, the drafting of agenda notes and the content thereof as well as the drafting of the minutes were found to be satisfactory. Therefore, the outcome of the performance evaluation for the period under report, was satisfactory and reflects how well the directors, board and committees are carrying their respective activities.
The Independent Directors conducted their separate meeting which was held on 13th March 2025, without the attendance of non-independent directors and members of management, reviewed the performance as per the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
34. CEO AND CFO CERTIFICATE
CEO and CFO Certificate as prescribed under Schedule II Part B of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is annexed to the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
35. COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has duly followed the applicable Secretarial Standards, relating to Meeting of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meeting (SS- 2), issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
36. COMPLIANCE WITH MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT 1961
The Company has complied with respect to the compliance of the provisions relating to the Maternity Benefit Act 1961.
37. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AS ON THE CLOSURE OF FINANCIAL YEAR
The Company has following employees as on closure of the financial year 2025:
Male:
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921
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Female:
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59
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Transgender:
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00
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Total:
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980
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38. OTHER DISCLOSURES
A. During the financial year 2024-25, the Company has not made any application and no such proceeding is pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy code, 2016.
B. There were no instances where the Company required the valuation for one time settlement or while taking the loan from the Banks or Financial institutions.
C. The Company has not issued shares with differential voting rights and sweat equity shares during the year under report.
39. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board of Directors would like to express their sincere thanks to the continued co-operation and support of its loyal customers that has enabled us to make every effort to understand their unique needs and deliver maximum customer satisfaction. The Board also places on record its appreciation for our employees at all levels, for their hard work, cooperation and support in helping us as a Company face all challenges. The Company is always grateful for the efforts of its Vendors for reinforcing Campus presence across the country and the regulatory authorities, the esteemed league of bankers, financial institutions, rating agencies, stock exchanges and depositories, auditors, legal advisors, consultants and other stakeholders have all played a vital role in instilling transparency and good governance. The Company deeply acknowledges their support and guidance.
For and on Behalf of the Board For Campus Activewear Limited
Hari Krishan Agarwal
Date: 13th August, 2025 Chairman and Managing Director
Place: Gurugram DIN:00172467
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