Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the 32nd Annual Report on the business and operations of Mayur Uniquoters Limited (“the Company” or “Mayur”) along with the Audited standalone & consolidated financial Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Company has prepared the financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, in terms of Sections 129, 133 and Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 (as amended) (“the “Act”) read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, as amended.
The Company's financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2025 is summarized as below:
Particulars
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Standalone
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Consolidated
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March 31,2025
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March 31,2024
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March 31,2025
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March 31,2024
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Income from Operations
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82,020.64
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76,424.04
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88,013.75
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80,297.94
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Other Income
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3966.42
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3077.32
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4072.50
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3,184.73
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Total Income
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85,987.06
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79,501.36
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92,086.25
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83,482.67
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Net Profit/(Loss) for the period
(Before Tax, Exceptional and/or Extraordinary Items)
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19,019.54
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15,510.46
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20,128.36
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15,881.97
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Net Profit/(Loss) for the period Before Tax (After Exceptional and/or Extraordinary Items)
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19,019.54
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15,510.46
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20,128.36
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15,881.97
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Net Profit/(Loss) for the period After Tax (After Exceptional and/or Extraordinary Items)
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14,100.87
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11,954.78
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14,928.94
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12,246.83
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Total Comprehensive Income for the period [Comprising Profit/(Loss) for the period (After Tax) and Other Comprehensive Income (After Tax)]
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14,098.93
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11,897.71
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15,091.73
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12,226.97
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Equity Share Capital
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2,172.63
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2,197.63
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2,172.63
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2,197.63
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Other Equity
[Reserves (Excluding Revaluation Reserve)]
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92,456.79
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84,577.46
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93,384.56
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84,512.42
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Earnings Per Share (of Rs. 5.00 each)
(for continuing and discontinued operations): 1. Basic (in Rs.):
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32.28
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27.20
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34.18
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27.86
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2. Diluted (in Rs.):
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32.28
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27.20
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34.18
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27.86
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2. STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS AND PERFORMANCE
During the financial year under review, your Company continues to create long- term value and there is remarkable growth of the Company in the market. The major contributing factors towards the success of Mayur is its commitment to serve the customer and shareholders to their satisfaction. Your Company continues to focus on efficiency and productivity for future readiness with cautious optimism.
Further information on the business overview and outlook and state of the affairs of the Company is discussed in detail in the Management Discussion & Analysis Report as Annexure-VII.
The Management at the operational level, with the extensive support of the employees, made it possible to achieve the organizational activities at the desired levels / targets and the cumulative efforts turned the budgets into achievements.
There is no change in the nature of business of the Company for the year under review.
Revenue and Profit (Standalone)
Your company's total income during the financial year under review amounted to Rs. 85,987.06 lakhs as compared to Rs. 79,501.36 lakhs in the previous financial year and net profit after tax (PAT) amounted to Rs. 14,100.87 lakhs as compared to Rs. 11,954.78
lakhs in the previous financial year. Accordingly, there is a remarkable increase in Net Profit After Tax (PAT) by 17.95% during the financial year 2024-25.
Revenue and Profit (Consolidated)
The total income during the year under review amounted to Rs. 92,086.25 lakhs as compared Rs. 83,482.67 lakhs in previous financial year and net profit after tax (PAT) amounted to Rs. 14,928.94 lakhs as compared to Rs. 12,246.83 lakhs in previous year. Accordingly, there is an increase of 21.90% in the financial year 2024-25
During the financial year under review, there is an increase in the profit after tax (PAT) due to implementation of effective cost savings plans, increase in sales price along with the significant increase in sales in overseas subsidiaries.
3. DIVIDEND
Mayur has always endeavored to retain a balance by providing an appropriate return to the shareholders while simultaneously retaining a reasonable portion of the profit to maintain healthy financial leverage with a view to support and fund the future expansion plans.
During the financial year under review, the Board of Directors with the approval of the shareholders had declared the final dividend for the financial year 2023¬ 24 of Rs. 3.00 per share of face value Rs 5.00 each (i.e.60%). Also, the Board at its meeting held on May 08, 2025 has recommended a dividend of Rs. 5.00 per share of face value Rs. 5.00 each (i.e.100%) and the same is subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting to be held on September 17 2025. The total dividend payout for financial year 2023-24 was Rs. 1,318.58 lakhs and proposed final dividend payout for the financial year 2024-25 will be Rs. 2,172.63 lakhs. The dividend pay¬ out is in accordance with the company's dividend distribution policy.
Pursuant to the Finance Act, 2020, dividend income is taxable in the hands of the Members effective April 1, 2020 and the Company is required to deduct tax at source (TDS) from dividend paid to the Members at prescribed rates as per the Income-Tax Act, 1961.
The Dividend Distribution Policy, in terms of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”), can be accessed on the Company's website at www.mayuruniquoters.com/pdf/dividend- distribution-policy.pdf
4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Your Board do not propose to transfer any amount to the General Reserve for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
5. SHARE CAPITAL
The Authorized Share Capital of the Company is Rs.
86.00. 00.000.00 (Rupees Eighty Six Crore only) divided into 5,00,00,000 (Five Crores) Equity Shares of Rs. 5.00 (Rupees Five Only) each and 15,25,000 (Fifteen Lakhs and Twenty Five Thousand Only) Compulsory Convertible Participating Preference Shares (CCPPS) of Rs. 400.00 (Rupees Four Hundred Only) each.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors at their meeting held on August 08, 2024 have approved the Buy-Back offer of 5,00,000 (Five Lakhs) fully paid- up equity shares of Rs.5/- (Rupees Five) each at a price of Rs. 800 (Rupees Eight Hundred Only) per share for an aggregate amount of Rs. 40,00,00,000/- (Rupees Forty Crores Only)
Further after the completion of the buy back of equity shares by the Company, the paid up share capital of the Company has been reduced from Rs.
21.97.63.000. 00 (Rupees Twenty-One Crores Ninety- Seven Lakhs Sixty-Three Thousand Only) consisting of 4,39,52,600 (Four Crores Thirty-Nine Lakhs Fifty- Two Thousand Six Hundred Only) equity shares of Rs.5/ -(Rupees Five) each to Rs. 21,72,63,000.00 (Rupees Twenty-One Crores Seventy-Two Lakhs Sixty-Three Thousand Only) consisting of 4,34,52,600 (Four Crores Thirty-Four Lakhs Fifty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Only) equity shares of Rs.5/- (Rupees Five) each.
6. DISCLOSURES RELATING TO SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
The Company along with the following Wholly Owned Subsidiaries and Step Down Subsidiary is engaged in the business of manufacturing and supply/trading of artificial leather not only in the country but also across the globe Further, during the financial year under review the Company does not have any Joint Venture or Associate Company:.
The Company has the following Wholly Owned Subsidiary Companies:
I. Mayur Uniquoters Corp. (USA) - Wholly Owned Subsidiary
Mayur Uniquoters Corp. (MUC) was incorporated in Texas, USA as a domestic for Profit Corporation under the provisions of Texas State Laws having its office at 1999, Bryan St. Suite 900, Dallas, Texas. MUC's main activity is supply of artificial leather to
OEM customer in USA on just in time basis. MUC is not engaged in any manufacturing activity except some job work processing which is based on customers' requirements.
II. Mayur Uniquoters SA (Pty) Ltd. (Johannesburg, South Africa) - Wholly Owned Subsidiary
Mayur Uniquoters SA (Pty) Ltd was incorporated in Republic of South Africa and is the Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company. The Company is mainly engaged in the trading of PVC Vinyl or Artificial/ Synthetic Leather in the territory of Republic of South Africa.
III. Futura Textiles Inc. (Nevada, USA) - Step Down Subsidiary.
Futura Textiles Inc. was incorporated in State of Nevada, USA and is the wholly owned subsidiary of Mayur Uniquoters Corp. (USA). The Company is mainly engaged in the business of retail and whole sale trading of Upholstery of PVC Vinyl or Artificial/Synthetic Leather.
IV. Mayur Tecfab Private Limited- Wholly Owned Subsidiary.
Mayur Tecfab Private Limited was incorporated in Jaipur, Rajasthan as Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company. The Company is mainly engaged in the business of retail sector and involved in the trading of Artificial/Synthetic Leather.
V. UAB FUTURA TEXTILES EUROPE, A STEP DOWN SUBSIDIARY.
During the period under review, Mayur Uniquoters Corp.(“MUC”), USA Wholly Owned Subsidiary (“WOS”) of the Company has acquired new Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company in Lithuania, Europe by the name of UAB Futura Textiles Europe (“UAB”). The said company is Step down Subsidiary Company of Mayur Uniquoters Limited.
UAB is mainly engaged in the business of retail and whole sale trading of Upholstery of PVC Vinyl or Artificial/Synthetic Leather.
A statement containing salient features of the financial statement of each of the subsidiaries, step down subsidiary companies for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, in the prescribed format AOC-1, is attached as Annexure I to the Board Report of the Company and forms a part of this Annual Report.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the audited Financial Statements, including the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related information of
the Company as well as the audited financial statements of each of its subsidiaries, are available on the website of the Company at www.mayuruniquoters.com
These documents will also be available for inspection on all working days, during business hours, at the Registered Office of the Company till the date of the annual general meeting.
To comply with the provisions of Regulation 16(1)(c) of Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors of the Company have approved and adopted a Policy for determining material subsidiaries and the same is available on Company's website at the web link i.e. www.mayuruniquoters.com/pdf/policy-on-material- subsidiary.pdf
There was no company which has ceased to be Company's Subsidiary or step-down subsidiary during the financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
7. HIGHLIGHTS OF PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION ON OVERALL PERFORMANCE OFTHECOMPANY
During the financial year under review, there is significant contribution by the subsidiary companies to the Consolidated Revenue of the Company and all the subsidiary companies have performed very well in their respective global market.
Heading into 2025, Mayur is poised to sustain its healthy growth trajectory and a fortified market presence developed over decades. The Subsidiary Companies of Mayur marks a significant milestone in the journey of Mayur into the African market and USA Market. This strategic move underscores the Company's commitment strengthening its international footprint, promising to enhance Mayur's global operations significantly.
Further, the contribution of Subsidiaries to overall performance of your Company is outlined in Note No. 47 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Further during the financial year under review the Company does not have any Joint Venture or Associate Company.
8. MATERIAL CHANGES & COMMITMENTS
In pursuance to Section 134(3) (l) of the Act, no material changes and commitments have occurred after the closure of the financial year to which the financial statements relate till the date of this report, affecting the financial position of the Company.
9. MATERIAL ORDERS
In pursuance to Rule 8 (5) (vii) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, no significant or material orders were passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
10. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND INVESTMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of the Act, and Schedule V of the Listing Regulations, investments made are provided as part of the financial statements. There are no loans granted, guarantees given or securities provided by your Company in terms of Section 186 of the Act, read with the Rules issued there under during the year under review.
11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has framed a Policy on materiality of related party transactions and on dealing with related party transactions in accordance with the Act, and Listing Regulations. The Policy intends to ensure that proper reporting, approval and disclosure processes are in place for all transactions between the Company and its related parties. The policy is also uploaded on website of the Company at www.mayuruniquoters.com/
During the year under review, all contracts / arrangements / transactions entered into by the Company with Related Parties were in the ordinary course of business and on an arm's length basis. All the Related Party Transactions which are of repetitive nature and proposed to be entered into during the financial year under review are placed before the Audit Committee for prior omnibus approval. A statement giving details of all Related Party Transactions entered into, as approved, is placed before the Audit Committee for review on a quarterly basis. None of the transactions with any of the related parties were in conflict with the interest of the Company, rather, these were synchronized and synergized with the Company's operations.
The disclosure of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Act is provided in Form No. AOC-2 for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, and is appended to this Report as Annexure-II.
Necessary disclosures required under the Ind AS 24 have been made in Note No. 41 of the notes to the standalone financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
12. CREDIT RATING
During the financial year 2024-25 Credit Rating Agency CARE has reaffirmed stable rating as follows:
Facilities
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Rating as on November 29, 2024
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Long Term Bank Facility
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CARE AA; Stable
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Long Term / Short Term Bank Facility
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CARE AA; Stable/ CARE A1
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Short Term Bank Facility
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CARE A1
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The Credit Rating is available on the Company's website at https://www.mayuruniquoters.com/credit- rating.php
13. BOARD MEETINGS
The details of Board and Committee meetings held during the financial year 2024-25 are set out in the Corporate Governance Report which forms a part of this report as Annexure-VIII.
During the year, the Board of Directors met 4 times, i.e., on May 21, 2024, August 08, 2024, November 08, 2024, and January 31, 2025. The gap between two consecutive meetings was within the time period prescribed under the Act, Secretarial Standard-1 and as per the Listing Regulations. For details, please refer to the Report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this Annual Report.
14. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on March 31,2025, the composition of the Board of Directors was in accordance with the provisions of Section 149 of the Act and Regulation 17 of the Listing Regulations, with an optimum combination of Executive, Non-Executive and Independent Directors.
As on the date of this Annual Report, the Board of Directors of the Company consists of 6 members. The Board consists of Managing Director, Whole time Director and 4 Independent Directors.
The list of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel at the end of the reporting period is as under:
Name
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DIN
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Designation
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Category
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Mr. Suresh Kumar Poddar
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00022395
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Chairman and
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Executive Director
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|
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Managing Director & CEO
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Mr. Arun Bagaria
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00373862
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Wholetime Director
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Executive Director
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Mr. Ratan Kumar Roongta
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03056259
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Independent Director
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Non-Executive Director
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Dr. Shyam Agrawal
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03516372
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Independent Director
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Non-Executive Director
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Mr. Arvind Kumar Sharma
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01417904
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Independent Director
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Non-Executive Director
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Mrs. Nivedita Ravindra Sarda
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00938666
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Independent Director
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Non-Executive Director
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Mr. Vinod Kumar Sharma
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N.A.
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Chief Financial Officer
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Key Managerial Personnel
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Mr. Pawan Kumar Kumawat
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N.A.
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Company Secretary
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Key Managerial Personnel
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• Mr. Suresh Kumar Poddar (DIN: 00022395) was re- appointed as Chairman and Managing Director & CEO with effect from April 01,2023 for a period of 3 years and his tenure will be completed on March 31, 2026 and the board has proposed to reappoint him as Chairman and Managing Director & CEO at ensuing AGM for a period of 3 (Three) years commencing from April 01, 2026.
• During the year under review Mrs. Tanuja Agarwal (DIN: 00269942) has been ceased from the position of Independent Director of the Company w.e.f April 10, 2024 due to completion of second term of her tenure as an Independent Director of the Company.
• Mr. Pawam Kumar Kumawat has resigned from the post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from May 10, 2025 after the close of the business hours.
• Mr. Kapil Arora was appointed as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company by the board of the company with effect from May 11, 2025.
• In accordance with the provisions of the Section 152 of the Act, and the Articles ofAssociation of the Company, Mr. Suresh Kumar Poddar (DIN: 00022395), Chairman and Managing Director & CEO of the Company is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) and being eligible, has offered himself for re¬ appointment. In this regard the relevant resolution for re-appointment of Mr. Suresh Kumar Poddar (DIN: 00022395), Chairman and Managing Director & CEO has been included in the notice convening the ensuing AGM. The Directors
recommend the same for approval by the members.
• As per the above mentioned provisions of the Act, Mr. Arun Bagaria (DIN:00373862), Whole-time Director of the Company was liable to retire by rotation in the previous AGM held on September 14, 2024 and his reappointment was approved by the members in the said AGM.
There were no other changes in the directors/ KMPs of the company that took place during the year under review and after the year end till the date of the report.
The relevant details as required under Listing Regulations and the Secretarial Standards on General Meeting (‘SS-2') issued by ICSI are furnished as Annexure A to the Notice of AGM, forming part of the Annual Report.
15. DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
All Independent Directors of the Company have given requisite declarations under Section 149(7) of the Act, and Regulation 25 of the Listing Regulations, that they meet the criteria of independence as laid down under Section 149(6) of the Act along with Rules framed thereunder, Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations and have complied with the Code of Conduct of the Company as applicable to the Board of directors and Senior Management. In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the Independent Directors have confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exists or may be reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective independent judgement and without any external influence. The Company has received the declarations from all Independent Directors that they are exempted from appearing in the test or they have
passed the online proficiency exam as required by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and also received the confirmation of their registration in the Independent Directors Database maintained by the IICA, in terms of Section 150 of the Act read with Rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
The Independent Directors of the Company have complied with the Code for Independent Directors as prescribed in Schedule IV to the Act.
In the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors possess the requisite expertise and experience (including the proficiency) and are persons of high integrity and repute. They fulfill the conditions specified in the Act as well as the Rules made thereunder and are independent of the management.
The terms & conditions for the appointment of Independent Directors are given on the website of the Company i.e. www.mayuruniquoters.com/ appointment-letter-of-independent-director.php
16. FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Your Company believes that a Board which is well familiarized with the Company and its affairs, can contribute significantly to effectively discharge its role of trusteeship in a manner that fulfils stakeholders aspirations and societal expectation.
In pursuit of this and in compliance with the requirements of the Act and the listing regulations, the Company has put in place a familiarization programme for the Independent Directors to familiarize them with their role, rights, and responsibility as Directors, the working of the Company, nature of the industry in which the Company operates, business model etc. and the Company Secretary brief the Directors about their legal and regulatory responsibilities as Director. All new Independent Directors inducted into the Board attend an orientation program which enables them to augment their knowledge & skills, so that they can discharge their responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
The details of such familiarization programmes imparted to Independent Directors are posted on the website of the Company and can be accessed at www.mayuruniquoters.com/familiarisation- programme-for-independent-directors.php
Apart from the above, the Directors are also given an update on the environmental and social impact of the business, corporate governance, developments and investor relations matters.
17. ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE BOARD
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations, performance evaluation has been carried out by the Board, Nomination Remuneration Committee and by the Independent Directors on the basis of questionnaire. The Board has carried out an annual performance evaluation of its own, individual Directors including Independent Directors (without the presence of the director being evaluated) and its Committees.
Board evaluation was carried out on various aspects revealing the efficiency of the Board's functioning such as Development of suitable strategies and business plans, size, structure and expertise of the Board and their efforts to learn about the Company and its business, obligations and governance.
The performance of Committees was evaluated by the Board on parameters such as whether the Committees of the Board are appropriately constituted, Committees has an appropriate number of meetings each year to accomplish all of its responsibilities, Committees maintain the confidentiality of its discussions and decisions.
Performance evaluation of every Director was carried out by Board and Nomination & Remuneration Committee on parameters such as appropriateness of qualification, knowledge, skills and experience, time devoted to Board deliberations and participation in Board functioning, extent of diversity in the knowledge and related industry expertise, attendance and participations in the meetings and workings thereof and initiative to maintain high level of integrity & ethics.
Independent Director's performance evaluation was carried out on parameters such as Director upholds ethical standards of integrity, the ability of the director to exercise objective and independent judgment in the best interest of Company, the level of confidentiality maintained. The Directors expressed their satisfaction with the evaluation process.
In their separate meeting, the Independent Directors had carried out performance evaluation of Non¬ Independent Directors and the Board as a whole. The Independent Directors also carried out the performance evaluation of the Chairman, taking into account the views of Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
The quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company Management and the Board which is necessary for the Board to effectively
and reasonably perform their duties were also evaluated in the said meeting.
The Board found the evaluation satisfactory and no observations were raised during the said evaluation in current year as well as in previous year.
18. AUDITORS AND AUDITORS' REPORT Statutory Auditors
Members of the Company in their 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 29, 2022 have appointed M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN 001076N/N500013) as Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office for a period of up to 5 (five) years i.e. till the conclusion of 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company to be held in the calendar year 2027. Pursuant to Section 139 and 141 of the Act and relevant rules framed there under the Company has also received the eligibility from Statutory Auditor confirming their non disqualification for continuing as auditors of Company.
The Statutory Auditor has issued Audit Reports with unmodified opinion on the Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. Further the Statutory Auditors have not reported any frauds under Section 143(12) of the Act. The Notes on the Financial Statements referred to in the Audit Report are self-explanatory and therefore, do not call for any further explanation or comments from the Board.
Secretarial Auditor
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”) and Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder, M/s. V. M. & Associates, Company Secretaries, Jaipur (FRN P1984RJ039200), was appointed as Secretarial Auditor to conduct the secretarial audit of the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
The Secretarial Audit Report received in form MR-3 from M/s. V.M. & Associates, Company Secretaries, in respect of the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025, is enclosed as Annexure-III to this Report. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year 2024- 25, does not contain any qualification(s), reservation(s) or adverse remarks and no fraud was reported by the Secretarial Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Act in their Report.
Further as per the provisions of Regulation 24A of the Listing Regulations read with SEBI Notification No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2024/218 dated December 12, 2024, a listed entity shall appoint or reappoint a Secretarial Audit firm as Secretarial Auditor for not more than two terms of five consecutive years with the approval of its shareholders in its Annual General Meeting. Accordingly, it is proposed to appoint M/s. V.M. & Associates, Company Secretaries as Secretarial Auditor of the Company for a period of five years commencing from April 01, 2025 to March 31, 2030 subject to the approval of shareholder in the Annual General Meeting of the Company.
Brief resume and other details of M/s. VM. & Associates, Company Secretaries in Practice, are separately disclosed in the Notice of ensuing AGM.
M/s. V.M. & Associates have given their consent to act as Secretarial Auditors of the Company and confirmed that their aforesaid appointment (if made) would be within the prescribed limits under the Act & Rules made thereunder and Listing Regulations. They have also confirmed that they are not disqualified to be appointed as Secretarial Auditors in terms of provisions of the Act & Rules made thereunder and SEBI (LODR) Regulations.
Cost Audit and Records
The cost accounts and records as required to be maintained under Section 148(1) of Act, are duly made and maintained by your Company. In accordance with the provisions of Section 148 of the Act and rules made there under, the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed M/s. Pavan Gupta & Associates, Cost Accountants, (FRN 101351), as the Cost Auditor of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
The Company has received Cost Audit Report on the cost accounts of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 and the same has been filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
The Board has re-appointed M/s. Pavan Gupta & Associates, Cost Accountants (FRN:101351) as Cost Auditor to conduct the audit of cost records of your Company for the financial year 2025-26.
The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is subject to ratification by the Members at the Annual General Meeting. Accordingly, the necessary Resolution for ratification of the remuneration payable to M/s. Pavan Gupta & Associates, Cost Accountants, for the audit of cost records of the Company for the financial year 2025-
26, has been included in the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Directors recommend the same for approval by the Members.
During the financial year 2024-25, no fraud was reported by the Cost Auditor of the Company in their Audit Report.
Internal Auditor
In accordance with the provisions of Section 138 of the Act and Rules made thereunder, the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed M/s. S. Bhandari & Co., Chartered Accountants, (FRN: 000560C) as an Internal Auditor to conduct the Internal Audit of the Company for the financial year 2024-25.
Further the Board of Directors has re-appointed M/s. S. Bhandari & Co., Chartered Accountants as an Internal Auditor of the Company to conduct the Internal Audit for the financial year 2025-26.
Their scope of work includes review of operational efficiency, effectiveness of systems & processes, compliances and assessing the internal control strengths in all areas. Internal Auditors findings are discussed and suitable corrective actions are taken as per the directions of Audit Committee on an on¬ going basis to improve efficiency in operations.
During the financial year 2024-25, no fraud was reported by the Internal Auditor of the Company in their Audit Report.
19. BOARD'S COMMITTEES
The Company has constituted various Committees of the Board as required under the Act, and the Listing Regulations. For details like composition, number of meetings held, attendance of members, etc. of such Committees, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report which forms a part of this Annual Report as Annexure-VIII. The intervening gap between the meetings was within the period prescribed under the provisions of Section 173 of the Act and Listing Regulations.
20. PREVENTION OF INSIDER TRADING
To comply with the provisions of Regulation 9 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, your Company has established systems and procedures and has framed a Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by its designated persons and their immediate relatives and procedures for fair disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information.
The trading window is closed during the time of declaration of results which prohibits the Directors of
the Company and other designated persons and their relatives to deal in the securities of the Company on the basis of any UPSI, available to them by virtue of their position in the Company. The trading window is also closed on the occurrence of any material events as per the code. The same is available on the Company's website i.e.
www.mayuruniquoters.com/pdf/policy-of-practice-and-procedure-for-fair-
disclosure-of-unpublished-price-sensitive-information.pdf
21. DISCLOSURE RELATED TO POLICIES
Vigil Mechanism/Whistle Blower Policy
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower Policy, as part of vigil mechanism as per the provisions of Section 177 of the Act, and Regulation 22 of Listing Regulations for Directors and Employees of the Company. Under the Vigil Mechanism Policy, the protected disclosures can be made by a victim through an e-mail or a letter to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. The Policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of Directors and Employees who avail of the vigil mechanism.
The main objective of this policy is to provide a platform to Directors and Employees wishing to raise concerns regarding any irregularity, misconduct or unethical matters / dealings within the Company, which may have a negative bearing on the organization either financially or otherwise. The policy is available on the Company's website at the weblink
www.mayuruniquoters.com/pdf/mul-whistle-blower-
policy.pdf
During the financial year under review, no whistleblower event was reported and mechanism is functioning well. and it is affirmed that no personnel of the Company have been denied access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The Company has implemented Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (“CSR Policy”) in accordance with the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 on recommendation of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR Committee) and on approval of the Board of Directors of the Company. CSR Committee undertakes CSR activities in accordance with its CSR Policy uploaded on the Company's website at www.mayuruniquoters.com/pdf/csr-policy.pdf
The Company has spent a sum of Rs. 258.33 lakhs towards CSR activities during the financial year under review. The Annual Report on CSR activities for the
Financial Year 2024-25 as required under Sections 134 and 135 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is attached to this report as Annexure -IV.
Risk Management Policy
The Management of the Company has always been consciously reviewing its business operations in accordance with set rules and procedure and if any deviation or risk is found, remedial and effective steps are being taken to minimize the deviation and risk. In line with the provisions of Regulation 21(5) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the top 1,000 listed entities, determined on the basis of market capitalization, as at the end of the immediate previous financial year shall constitute a Risk Management Committee.
Further pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 21 of the Listing Regulations , the Company has developed a Risk Management Policy to build and establish the process and procedure for Identifying, assessing, quantifying, minimizing, mitigating and managing the associated risk at early stage. The main objectives of the Risk Management Policy is inter-alia,to ensure to protect the brand value through strategic control and operational policies and to enable compliance with appropriate regulations wherever applicable, through the adoption of best practices.
Your Company assesses several type of risks which include Business Environment Risks, Strategic Business Risks and Operational Risks etc. The Board of Directors periodically reviews and evaluates the risk management system of the Company so that the management controls the risks through properly defined networks. Head of the Departments are responsible for implementation of the risk management system as may be applicable to their respective areas of functioning and report to the Board and Audit Committee. No risks threatening the existence of the organization have been identified.
The Risk Management policy is available on the Company's website at the web link i.e. www.mayuruniquoters.com/pdf/risk-management- policy.pdf
Nomination And Remuneration Policy
In accordance with Section 178 of the Act read with Rule 6 of Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and Regulation 19 of Listing Regulations, , your Company has constituted a Nomination and Remuneration Committee (“NRC”), details of which has been disclosed in the Corporate
Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report. Your Company has also formulated a Nomination and Remuneration Policy (“NRC Policy”) in accordance with Section 178(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and Senior Management of the Company. This policy formulates the criteria for determining qualifications competencies, positive attributes and independence for the appointment of a Director and it also provides guidelines to the NRC relating to the Appointment, Removal & Remuneration of Directors, KMP and Senior Management of the Company.
It also provides a manner for effective evaluation of the performance of the Board, its Committees and individual Directors. The said policy of the Company is uploaded on website of the Company at www.mayuruniquoters.com/pdf/nomination- remuneration-policy-board-performance-evalution- policy.pdf
22. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
In order to prevent sexual harassment of women at workplace “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” was notified on December 09, 2013. Under the said Act, every Company is required to set up an Internal Complaints Committee to look into complaints relating to sexual harassment at work place of any women employee.
Your Company has always believed in providing a safe and harassment free workplace for every individual working in Mayur's premises through various interventions and practices. The Company always endeavors to create and provide an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment.
In terms of the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Company has in placed a robust policy for prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace. The policy aims at prevention of harassment of employees as well as contract workers and lays down the guidelines for identification, reporting and prevention of sexual harassment and your Company has also set up an Internal Complaints Committee to look into complaints relating to sexual harassment at work place of any women employee and follows the guidelines provided in the policy.
The summary of the complaints received and disposed of related to sexual harassment during the year 2024¬ 25 is provided below:
Number of Complaints pending at the beginning of the year i.e., April 1,2024
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0
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Number of Complaints of Sexual harassment received in the year
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0
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Number of Complaints disposed-off during the year
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0
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Number of cases pending for more than ninety days
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0
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No. of Complaints remaining unresolved at the end of the year i.e., March 31,2025
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0
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23. MATERNITY BENEFIT COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to Clause (xiii) of sub-rule (5) of Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the Board of Di¬ rectors hereby confirms that the Company has com¬ plied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 during the year under review. All eligible female employees are extended maternity benefits in accor¬ dance with the Act, including paid maternity leave, nurs¬ ing breaks, and protection from dismissal during the maternity period. During the review period, no in¬ stances of non-compliance were observed.
24. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section134(3)(a) of the Act, the Company has placed a copy of the Annual Return as on March 31, 2025 on its website at www.mayuruniquoters.com/pdf/annual-return-for-the- fy-ended-on-31-03-2025.pdf
25. DEPOSIT
The Company has neither invited nor accepted or renewed any deposit amount falling within the purview of Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) read with the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014, during the year under review. No amount of principal or interest was outstanding as on March 31, 2025. Hence, the requirement of providing details relating to deposits as also of deposits which are not in compliance with Chapter V of the Act, is not applicable.
26. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL AND ITS ADEQUACY
The Company has adequate Internal Financial Controls (IFC) System operating effectively to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of its business including adherence to company polices, safeguarding of its assets, optimal utilization of resources, prevention & detection of frauds and errors, accuracy & completeness of accounting records and timely preparation of reliable financial information. The Internal Control is supplemented by the detailed
internal audit programme, reviewed by management and by the Audit Committee.
The standard controls defined in the IFC framework are reviewed by the Internal auditors and management concurrently to strengthen the existing processes and activities of the company by way of formulating new guidelines and incorporating necessary changes in the standard operating procedure of the Company.
Based on the results of assessments carried out by the management, no reportable or significant deficiencies, no material weakness in the design or operation of any control was observed during the period. The Audit Report of the Company does not contain any reportable weakness in the Company related to IFC. The internal financial controls with reference to the Financial Statements are commensurate with the size and nature of business of the Company and are operating effectively.
27. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO.
The Information on Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo as stipulated under Section 134(3)(m) of the Act read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is attached to this report as Annexure V.
28. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Your Company firmly believes that a well-planned human resource management programme that is tailored to your organization and staff can actually improve your business's bottom line.
Our teams are integral to our business. We have embraced a culture of excellence to nurture our people. We believe in selecting the right talent, training them and instilling in them the spirit of Mayur Uniquoters. We focus on developing the most superior workforce so that the organization and individual employees can accomplish their work goals in service to customers. We also aim at achieving advance flexibility, innovation, competitive advantage and improved business performance.
Mayur follows a performance measuring tool like Job Performance Analysis and other Key Performance Indicators (KPI), applicable depending on their position in the organization, by which periodical evaluation of the employees' performance is done based on their area of working. This also encourage them to work hard and efficiently at all levels of work.
The statement of disclosure of remuneration under Section 197 of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 ('Rules'), is attached to this report as Annexure VI.
Further, as per second proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act read with second proviso of Rule 5 of the Rules, the Board's Report and Financial Statements are being sent to the Members of the Company excluding the statement of particulars of employees as required under Rule 5(2) of the Rules. Any member interested in obtaining a copy of the said statement may write to the Compliance Officer at secr@mayur.biz The said statement is also available for inspection by the Members at the Registered Office of your Company on all days except Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays up to the date of AGM i.e. September 17, 2025 between 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
29. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management Discussion & Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under Regulation 34(2) (e) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations is annexed herewith as Annexure-VII.
30. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Your 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 corporate governance report and certificate received from, M/s. V.M & Associates practicing Company Secretaries for confirming the compliance of conditions as required by Regulation 34(3) read with Part E of Schedule V of the listing regulations, form part of the Board's Report and the same is annexed herewith as Annexure-VIII.
31. INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
It is hereby informed that pursuant to Section 124 of the Act and the applicable Rules, the shares on which dividend has not been paid or claimed by the shareholders for seven consecutive years or more shall also be transferred to the IEPF Authority. Therefore the concerned shareholders are requested to contact to the Nodal Officer of the Company. The Details of Nodal Officer of the Company are as follows:
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Particulars
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Details
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1.
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Name:
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Mr. Kapil Arora
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2.
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Designation
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Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
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3.
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Address :
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Mayur Uniquoters Limited, Village Jaitpura, Jaipur- Sikar Road, Tehsil : Chomu, Jaipur -303704 (Rajasthan) India
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4.
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Email ID :
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secr@mayur.biz
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5.
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Phone:
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91-1423-224001
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6.
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Fax :
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91-1423-224420
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The above mentioned details of Nodal Officer can also be accessed on the website of the Company, the link of the same is
www.mayuruniquoters.com/pdf/contact-details-of-
nodal-officer-and-procedure-to-claim-refund.pdf
During the financial year under review, the Company has transferred the amount of unpaid dividend till the financial year 2017-18 (Second Interim Dividend) to the Investor Education and Protection Fund under the provisions of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016. The same is available on the Company's website i.e. www.mayuruniquoters.com and the Company has transferred 18,909 Equity shares of Rs. 5/- each to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) pursuant to Section 124 of the Companies Act, 2013 within the scheduled time.
Further, all the shares in respect of which dividend has remained unclaimed for seven consecutive years or more from the date of transfer to unpaid dividend account shall also be transferred to the demat account of IEPF Authority. The said requirement does not apply to shares in respect of which there is a specific order of Court, Tribunal or Statutory Authority, restraining any transfer of the shares.
In the interest of the shareholders, the Company sends periodical reminders to the shareholders to claim their dividends in order to avoid transfer of dividends/shares to IEPF Authority. Notices in this regard are also published in the newspapers and the details of unclaimed dividends and detail of shareholders whose shares are liable to be transferred to the IEPF Authority, are uploaded on the Company's website i.e. www.mayuruniquoters.com
32. BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for the Financial Year 2024-25 describing the initiatives taken by the Company from an Environment, Social and Governance perspective as stipulated under Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations forms part of the Annual Report and the same is annexed herewith as Annexure-IX.
33. LISTING OF SHARES
Your Company's shares are listed at BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited and the listing fee for the year 2025-26 has been duly paid.
34. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
As required by Section 134(3) (c) of the Act, your Directors 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 as at March 31, 2025 and of the profit and loss of the Company for the year ended on March 31, 2025;
c. the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care 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;
d. the Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a 'going concern' basis;
e. the Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and are operating effectively; and
f. the Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
35. OTHER DISCLOSURES
• The Company is in regular compliance of all the applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
• No application has been made under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code; hence the requirement to disclose the details of application
made or any proceeding pending under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year along with their status as at the end of the financial year is not applicable;
• There was no revision of financial statements and Board's Report of the Company during the year under review;
• Company has not issued equity shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise;
• The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares to its directors or employees; and
• There was no instance of one-time settlement with any Bank or Financial Institution.
36. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your Company's organizational culture upholds professionalism, integrity and continuous improvement across all functions as well as efficient utilization of the Company's resources for sustainable and profitable growth.
Your Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the sincere services rendered by employees of the Company at all levels. Your Directors also wish to place on record their appreciation for the valuable co¬ operation and support received from various Government Authorities, Banks/Financial Institutions and other stakeholders such as members, customers and suppliers, among others. Your Directors also commend the continuing commitment and dedication of employees at all levels which has been vital for the Company's success.
The Board is deeply grateful to our investors and shareholders for the unwavering confidence and faith in us and look forward to their continued support in future.
For and on behalf of the Board of Mayur Uniquoters Limited
Suresh Kumar Poddar
Place : Jaipur (Chairman and Managing Director & CEO)
Dated : July 30, 2025 DIN: 00022395
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