The Board of Directors are pleased to present the 33rd Annual Report and the Company's audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2025.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
The Company's financial performance (standalone) for the year ended 31 March 2025, is summarized below:
Financial Particulars
|
For the year ended 31 March
|
|
2025 |
|
2024
|
Revenue from operations
|
20,739.15
|
17,414.03
|
Other income
|
428.05
|
386.71
|
Total Income
|
21,167.20
|
17,800.74
|
Profit before Depreciation, Finance Costs, Exceptional items and Tax Expense
|
3,609.39
|
3,142.17
|
Less: Depreciation/ Amortisation
|
109.25
|
102.73
|
Profit before Finance Costs, Exceptional items and Tax Expense
|
3,500.15
|
3,039.44
|
Less: Finance Costs
|
(8.67)
|
20.27
|
Profit before Exceptional items and Tax Expense
|
3,508.82
|
3,019.17
|
Add/(less): Exceptional items
|
0
|
0
|
Profit before Tax Expense
|
3,508.82
|
3,019.17
|
Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred)
|
907.86
|
767.68
|
Profit for the year (1)
|
2,600.96
|
2,251.49
|
Total Comprehensive Income/(loss) (2)
|
(4.10)
|
1.27
|
Total (1 2)
|
2,596.86
|
2,252.76
|
FINANCIAL REVIEW / STATE OF COMPANY AFFAIR’S
The financial statement for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, forming part of this Annual Report, 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.
Our revenue from operations increased by 19.09% to ' 20,739.15 million for the Financial Year 2024-25 from ' 17,414.03 million for the Financial Year 2023-24, primarily attributable to an increase in sale of machines to ' 19,344.55 million for the Financial Year 2024-25 from ' 16,365.55 million for the Financial Year 2023-24, mainly on account of an increase in volume of SLCMs sold to 5,506 units (amounting to
' 17,531.54 million in revenue generated from sale of SLCMs) for the Financial Year 2024-25 from 4,625 units (amounting to ' 14,825.04 million in revenue generated from sale of SLCMs) for the Financial Year 2023-24. The increase in volume of SLCMs sold for the Financial Year 2024-25 was primarily attributable to an increase in public and private capital spending towards infrastructure, housing, irrigation and renewable power projects, which led to an increase in demand for concrete equipment, including SLCMs. Further, the increase in sale of products was also on account of an increase in sale of spare parts to ' 1,269.09 million for the Financial Year 2024-25 from ' 984.32 million for the Financial Year 2023-24, in line with an increase in the installed fleet of Ajax products.
The total expenses increased from previous year and stood at ' 17,658.38 million in FY 2024-25 as compared to ' 14,781.47 million in FY 2023-24 in line with the revenue from operations.
The profit in FY 2024-25 was at ' 2,600.96 million as compared to profit of ' 2,251.49 million last year. The improvement in profitability is a result of cost controls and consulted efforts to increase revenue from operations.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, consolidated financial statements shall not be applicable.
REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company did not revise any of its financial statements or reports of earlier years as provided in Section 131(1) and hence, your Company has no information to provide under this Section.
DIVIDEND
The Board does not recommend any dividend on the equity shares of the Company for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, considering that the Company is in growth stage and require funds to support its growth objectives.
The Dividend Distribution Policy, in terms of Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 is available on the Company's website on https://www.aiax-engg.com/ investor-relations.
TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
There were no unpaid/unclaimed dividends declared in previous years and hence the provisions of Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 do not apply.
AMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO GENERAL RESERVES
The Company proposes to retain ' 2,600.96 million in the Statement of Profit and Loss, and not transfer it to the General Reserve.
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY:
The main object of the Company inter alia authorizes the Company to carry on the business as designers, manufacturers, fabricators, assemblers, builders, sellers, buyers, exporters, importers, agents, hirers, and dealers in self-Loading, concrete mixers, Dumper, Loaders and other construction equipment; earth moving equipment; material handling equipment.
In order to make the main object clause of the Memorandum of Association (MOA) comprehensive and to include other activities to be undertaken by Company i.e. business of construction and building materials and ancillary, the Main Objects of the Company were altered to enable it to take-up the same.
To enable the Company to commence the aforesaid business Special Resolution was passed at Extra¬ Ordinary General Meeting held on 09 August 2024, for substituting the existing Clause I and Clause III Part(A)(1) and (2) of the Memorandum of Association of the Company with the below clause, to omit of Clause III Part(B)(21) and (22) and renumber the other sub-clauses in Clause III Part (B) respectively:
"I The Name of the Company is AJAX Engineering Limited.’’
Clause III Part (A). The objects to be pursued by the Company on its incorporation are:
1. To carry on the business as designers, research and development activities, design and prototyping activities, manufacturers, fabricators, assemblers, builders, sellers, buyers, exporters, importers, agents, hirers, training and development activities, and dealers in self-Loading, concrete mixers, Dumper, 3D Concrete Printing, Loaders and other construction equipment; earth moving equipment; material handling equipment and materials and chemicals used for construction of Roads, Highways, Agriculture, Building and ancillaries thereof.
2. To carry on the business of mechanical, chemical,
electrical including robotics, electronic,
metallurgical, civil, consulting, and service engineering iron founders, metal fabricators, steel makers, and converters and to set up, organism, conduct and manage engineering units or workshops or repair shops for machinery, equipment, accessories, fittings, and parts of all descriptions and for any industry.
DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has neither accepted nor renewed any deposits from the public within the meaning of Section 73 of the Act and the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Hence, the requirement for furnishing of details relating to deposits covered under Chapter V of the Act or the details of deposits which are not in compliance with Chapter V of the Act is not applicable.
DETAILS OF MATERIAL CHANGES FROM THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
There have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company between the end of the financial year and date of this report.
WEB LINK OF ANNUAL RETURN, IF ANY:
The Annual Return of the Company as on 31 March 2025 is available on the Company's website i.e. httPs://www.aiax-enaa.com/i nvestor-relations as referred to in sub-section (3) of Section 92 of the Act.
SHARE CAPITAL
The authorized share capital was ' 120,500,000 (Rupees Twelve Crore Five Lakh Only) comprising 120,500,000 (Twelve Crore Five Lakh Only) equity shares of? 1 each and paid-up Equity Share Capital was ' 114,406,800 (Rupees Eleven Crore Forty-Four Lakh Six Thousand Eight Hundred Only) comprising 114,406,800 (Eleven Crores Forty-Four Lakh Six Thousand Eight Hundred) equity shares of ? 1 each as on 31 March 2025.
Increase in authorized share capital of the Company
The Members of the Company in Extra-Ordinary General Meeting dated 120,000,000 January 120,000,000 gave their consent to increase the authorized share capital of the Company from the existing ' 120,000,000 comprising of 120,000,000 equity shares of ' 1 each to ' 120,500,000 comprising of 120,500,000 equity shares of ' 1 each and the Clause 5 of the Memorandum of Association of the Company substituted and replaced as follows:
"V. The Authorized Share Capital of the Company is ' 120,500,000 (Rupees Twelve Crore Five Lakh Only)
divided into 120,500,000 (Twelve Crore Five Lakh) Equity Shares of ' 1 (Rupees One Only) each”.
Allotment of Shares
There has been no allotment of shares during the period from 01 April 2024 till 31 March 2025.
Issuance of shares for consideration other than cash
There has been no issuance of shares for consideration other than cash during the period from 01 April 2024 till 31 March 2025.
Issue of Equity Shares with Differential Voting Rights
The Company did not issue shares with differential voting rights during the year from 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 and till the date of signing of this report. Accordingly, the disclosure of details of shares with differential rights with respect to voting as per Section 43 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with sub rule 4 of rule 4 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 did not arise.
Issue of Sweat Equity Shares
There has been no issuance of sweat equity shares during the period from 01 April 2024 till 31 March 2025 and till the date of signing of this report as specified in Section 54 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Share Capital & Debentures) Rules, 2014.
Shares held in trust for the benefit of Employees
The shares of the Company are not held in trust. Therefore, provisions pertaining to employees not exercising voting rights directly in respect of shares to which the scheme relates but are exercised by the Trust, as provided in Proviso to Section 67(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 are not applicable to your Company.
Issue of Debentures, Bonds or any Non-Convertible Securities
The Company has not issued any Debentures, Bonds or Non-Convertible Securities during the period from 01 April 2024 till 31 March 2025.
Issue of Warrants
The Company has not issued any warrants. Hence, parameters recommended to be disclosed in the Board's Report are not applicable.
During the year under review, the Company has not conducted:
i) reduction of share capital or buy back of shares;
ii) change in the capital structure resulting from restructuring; and
iii) change in voting rights.
Listing of Equity Shares on Stock Exchanges
During the year under review, your Company initiated an Initial Public Offering (IPO) comprising an Offer for Sale of Equity Shares aggregating to ' 12,688.84 million by certain existing shareholders (collectively referred to as the "Offer”).
The issue opened on 10 February 2025 and closed on 12 February 2025. The issue was led by Book Running Lead Managers, viz., ICICI Securities Limited, Nuvama Wealth Management Limited, J.M. Financial Limited, Citigroup Global Markets India Private Limited and SBI Capital Markets Limited.
Pursuant to the IPO, the equity shares of the Company are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited effective 17 February 2025.
Directors of the Company would like to thank the Merchant Bankers, legal counsels and other stakeholders for helping the Company achieve the successful IPO and listing. Directors of the Company would also like to thank the regulators, Securities and Exchange Board of India and Registrar of Companies for enabling the Company to take its equity shares to the public market.
Last but not least, Directors of the Company extend their heartfelt gratitude to the shareholders for investing in the IPO and reposing their continuous trust and faith in the Company and its management.
Details of utilization of funds raised through preferential allotment or qualified institutional placement as specified under Regulation 32(4) and 32(7A) of the SEBI Listing Regulations
During the financial year under review, the Company has not made any preferential allotment or qualified institutional placement. However, during the period under review, the Company has made Initial Public Offer ('IPO') in the form of Offer for Sale and hence the provisions with respect to Regulation 32 of SEBI Listing Regulations is not applicable to the Company for the said IPO.
CREDIT RATING OF SECURITIES
During the year under review, there was no situation for the Company to obtain the credit rating of securities.
CREDIT RATING
The Company's financial discipline and prudence is reflected in the strong credit ratings ascribed by rating agencies. The details of credit ratings are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
FINANCE
Cash and cash equivalent as at 31 March 2025, was ' 459.46 million. The Company continues to focus on judicious management of its working capital. Receivables, inventories and other working capital parameters were kept under strict check through continuous monitoring.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
There were no loans and guarantees made by the Company under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year under review and hence the said provision is not applicable.
Further, particulars of investments covered under section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013 form part of the notes to the financial statements provided in this Annual Report.
THE DETAILS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMOUNT OF THE VALUATION DONE AT THE TIME OF ONE TIME SETTLEMENT AND THE VALUATION DONE WHILE TAKING LOAN FROM THE BANKS OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALONG WITH THE REASONS THEREOF:
Not Applicable.
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 period under review there were no significant and material orders passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals which impacts the going concern Status and company's operations in future.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL (‘KMP’) OF THE COMPANY
The Company has a professional Board with Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors who brings the right mix of knowledge, skills and expertise and help the Company in implementing the best Corporate Governances practise. In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Articles of Association of the Company the Board of Directors is duly constituted during the year.
Details of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel as on the closure of financial year i.e. 31 March 2025 and as on date of this report:
DIN/PAN
|
Name
|
Designation
|
Date of Appointment
|
00642715
|
Krishnaswamy Vijay
|
Chairman & Whole Time Director
|
03 July 1992
|
03036747
|
Shubhabrata Saha
|
Managing Director & CEO
|
02 January 2023
|
03636873
|
Jacob Jiten John
|
Whole Time Director
|
01 April 2011
|
00416429
|
Rajan Wadhera
|
Independent Director
|
06 July 2023
|
00253371
|
D. A. Prasanna
|
Independent Director
|
06 July 2023
|
06922300
|
Jayashree Satagopan
|
Independent Director
|
09 August 2024
|
00002647
|
Raghavan Sadagopan
|
Independent Director
|
24 September 2024
|
AMPPB7196K
|
Tuhin Basu
|
Chief Financial Officer
|
22 April 2024
|
FLIPS5001K
|
Shruti Vishwanath Shetty
|
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
|
23 June 2023
|
During the year under review, the Non-Executive/Independent Directors of the Company had no pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees, commission and reimbursement of expenses, if any.
None of the Directors of the Company are disqualified under Section 164(1) or Section 164(2) of the Act.
Particulars of change in Director(s) and key managerial personnel during the financial year and as on date:
DIN/PAN
|
Name
|
Designation
|
Date of appointment/ change in Designation / cessation
|
Nature of Change (appointment /change in Designation / cessation)
|
AMPPB7196K
|
Tuhin Basu
|
CFO
|
22 April 2024
|
Appointment as CFO
|
06922300
|
Jayashree Satagopan
|
Additional
Independent Director
|
09 August 2024
|
Appointment
|
FLIPS5001K
|
Shruti Vishwanath Shetty
|
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
|
24 September 2024
|
Designated as Compliance Officer of the Company
|
06922300
|
Jayashree Satagopan
|
Independent Director
|
24 September 2024
|
Regularised
|
00002647
|
Raghavan Sadagopan
|
Additional
Independent Director
|
24 September 2024
|
Appointment
|
00002647
|
Raghavan Sadagopan
|
Independent Director
|
24 September 2024
|
Regularised
|
00642715
|
Krishnaswamy Vijay
|
Whole Time Director & Chairman
|
24 September 2024
|
Appointment as Whole Time Director and Chairman
|
03636873
|
Jacob Jiten John
|
Whole Time Director
|
24 September 2024
|
Appointment as Whole Time Director
|
08528090
|
Parin Nalin Mehta
|
Director
|
09 March 2025
|
Cessation
|
DIRECTORS’ RE-APPOINTMENT BY ROTATION
A proposal for re-appointment of Mr. Jacob Jiten John (DIN: 03636873) who retires by rotation and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment, as Whole Time Director of the Company shall be placed before Members of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Your Directors recommend his re-appointment on the Board of the Company. Disclosures pertaining to Director being re-appointed as required under the SEBI Listing Regulations and Secretarial Standard on General Meetings issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India is provided in the explanatory statement to the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting of the Company for reference of the Shareholders.
DECLARATIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS ON INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR(S)
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company confirming that:
a) they meet the criteria of independence prescribed under the Act and the Listing Regulations; and
b) they have registered their names in the Independent Directors' Databank; and
c) in the opinion of the Board, the Independent Directors appointed during the year, possess requisite integrity, expertise, experience and proficiency.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Disclosure pertaining to familiarisation programme for Independent Directors is provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND OF INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS
Not Applicable during the financial year ended 31 March 2025. The Company was listed on 17 February 2025 and hence, the first cycle of performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees, and Independent Directors has not yet been undertaken. The same will be conducted in the upcoming financial year in accordance with SEBI Listing Regulations and the Companies Act, 2013.
The Policy on Board of Directors' Evaluation Framework can be accessed at https://www.aiax- engg.com/investor-relations.
BOARD MEETING
The Board of Directors of the Company met Fourteen times during the financial year. The gap intervening between two meetings of the board is as prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter "the Act”). Details of the meetings of the Board along with the attendance of the Directors therein have been disclosed as part of the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual Report.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR MEETING
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149(8) read with Schedule IV (Code for Independent Directors) of the Companies Act, 2013, and Regulation 25(3) of the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Independent Directors of the Company are required to hold at least one meeting in a financial year, without the presence of non-independent directors and members of management, to inter alia review the performance of the Board, Chairperson and assess the quality and flow of information.
However, as the Company was converted into a public company on 23 September 2024 and got listed on 17 February 2025. Since the financial year under review does not constitute a complete financial year, a separate meeting of Independent Directors was not held during the year.
The Company will ensure compliance with the aforesaid provisions in the subsequent financial year.
BOARD COMMITTEES
During the year under review, with a view to comply with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and with an objective to further strengthen the governance standards, the Board had constituted following Committees:
a) Audit Committee
b) Stakeholder's Relationship Committee
c) Nomination and Remuneration Committee
d) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
e) Risk Management Committee
f) Independent Director 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.
POLICY ON DIRECTORS’ APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION
Pursuant to Section 178(3) of the Act and Regulation 19 & Schedule II Part D of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company has formulated the criteria for identification and Board nomination of the suitable candidates as well as the policy on remuneration for Directors, KMP and other employees of the Company. The Committee, while evaluating potential candidates for Board membership, considers a variety of personal attributes, including experience, intellect, foresight, judgment and transparency and matches these with the requirements set out by the Board.
The Nomination & Remuneration Policy of the Company provides the framework for remunerating the members of the Board, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees of the Company. This Policy is guided by the principles and objectives enumerated in Section 178(4) of the Act and Regulation 19 read along with Schedule II Part D of the SEBI Listing Regulations.
The Remuneration Policy for Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel inter-alia, provides for criteria and qualifications for appointment of Director, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management, Board Diversity, remuneration to Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, etc. is available on the website of the Company and can be accessed at https://www.aiax-engg.com/ investor-relations.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the requirements under Section 134(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to Directors' responsibility statement, it is hereby confirmed that:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, the applicable accounting standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures, if any;
b. the Directors have 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 31 March 2025 and of the profit of the Company for the Financial year ended on that date;
c. the Directors have 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 for the year ended 31 March 2025 on a going concern basis;
e. proper internal financial controls were laid down and that the internal financial controls are adequate and 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.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee Members consist of Mr. D. A. Prasanna as Chairman, Mr. Jacob Jiten John and Mr. Krishnaswamy Vijay as members of the Committee.
The Company has formulated CSR Policy and the said policy is in line with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. The Policy is available on Company's website at https://www.ajax-engg.com/investor-relations. The disclosures as required under Section 135 of the Act read with Rule 8(1) of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 along with committee constitution details is annexed herewith as "Annexure A”.
HUMAN RESOURCES/PARTICULARS ABOUT EMPLOYEES
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing the names of the top ten employees in terms of remuneration drawn and names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in the said rules forms part of this Report.
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 are provided in the prescribed format and appended as “Annexure-B” to this Report.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THEIR ADEQUACY
The Company has a proper and adequate system of internal control commensurate to the size and nature of its operations to ensure that all assets are safeguarded against unauthorized use or disposal, ensuring true and fair reporting and compliance with all applicable regulatory laws and Company policies.
The Company has in place adequate policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and effective control of its business, including adherence to the Company's policies, safeguarding its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial disclosures. The Company has an adequate system of internal control commensurate with its size and nature of business. The Company believes that these systems provide a reasonable assurance in respect of providing financial and operational information, safeguarding of assets of the Company, adhering to the management policies besides ensuring compliance.
The details with respect to internal financial controls and their adequacy are included in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which is a part of this Report.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company is committed to maintain the highest standards of governance and has also implemented several best governance practices. The report on Corporate Governance as per the Listing Regulations forms part of the Annual Report. Certificate from the Auditors of the Company confirming compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance is attached to the report on Corporate Governance.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT
The Management's Discussion and Analysis Report for the year under review, as stipulated under the SEBI Listing Regulations forms part of the Annual Report.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated the top 1,000 listed companies, based on market capitalization, to adopt Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) from FY 2022-23 onwards. Since the Company was listed on February 17, 2024, and the list of the top 1,000 listed companies based on market capitalization has not yet been issued by the Stock Exchanges, the requirement for BRSR is currently not applicable to the Company.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME
The Company's Employee Stock Option Schemes, namely the 'Ajax Engineering Limited (Formerly known as Ajax Engineering Private Limited) Employee Stock Option Plan 2024 including Ajax Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024 - Scheme
- I and Ajax Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024
- Scheme - II'. The ESOP 2024 is in line with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ("SBEB Regulations”). The details as required to be disclosed under the SBEB Regulations can be accessed at https://www.aiax- engg.com/investor-relations and the certificate from the Secretarial Auditor confirming implementation of the above-mentioned Plan in accordance with SBEB Regulations and Members' approval, is hosted on the website of the Company at https: //www. aiax- engg.com/investor-relations.
Disclosures pertaining to Issue of employee stock options during the year as required under Section 62 of the Act read with Rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 are as:
(a) options granted: 1,367,209
(b) options vested: Nil
(c) options exercised: Nil
(d) the total number of shares arising as a result of exercise of option: Nil
(e) options lapsed: Nil
(f) the exercise price: Nil
(g) variation of terms of options: Nil
(h) money realized by exercise of options: Nil
(i) total number of options in force: 1,367,209 as these are the options granted during the year. Hence, these are the total number of options in force.
(j) employee wise details of options granted to:
(i) key managerial personnel: Scheme I:
Name of KMP
|
No. of Options granted
|
Shruti Vishwanath Shetty
|
1,416
|
Tuhin Basu
|
11,843
|
Shubhabrata Saha
|
54,796
|
Scheme II:
|
Name of KMP
|
No. of Options granted
|
Tuhin Basu
|
9,032
|
Shubhabrata Saha
|
1,144,068
|
(ii) any other employee who receives a grant of options in any one year of option amounting to five percent or more of options granted during that year: Nil
(iii) identified employees who were granted option, during any one year, equal to or exceeding one percent of the issued capital (excluding outstanding warrants and conversions) of the Company at the time of grant: Shubhabrata Saha 54,796 options under Scheme I and 1,144,068 options under Scheme II.
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
In today's challenging and competitive environment, strategies for mitigating inherent risks in accomplishing the growth plans of the Company are imperative. The common risks inter alia are: Market Demand Risk, Raw Material Inflation, Technological Risk, Dealer Risk, Compliance Risk, Supply Chain Disruption, Cyber/Data Security, Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk, Market Risk, Interest Rate Risk, Price Risk etc.
As a matter of policy, these risks are assessed and identified periodically. In respect of major risks which may threaten the existence of the Company appropriate steps were taken by the management to mitigate the same. Further, Risk Management Policy of the Company can be accessed at https://www.ajax- engg.com/investor-relations.
The Board of Directors of the Company has formed a Risk Management Committee for monitoring and reviewing the risk management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit Committee has additional oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. Major risks identified by businesses and functions are systematically addressed through
mitigating actions on a continuous basis. Further information on development and implementation of risk management policy has been covered in the Management Discussion and Analysis Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
VIGIL MECHANISM/WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY
The Company has its Whistle Blower Policy. The Whistle Blower Policy aims for conducting the affairs in a fair and transparent manner by adopting highest standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior. All permanent employees of the Company are covered under the Whistle Blower Policy.
A mechanism has been established for employees to report concerns about unethical behavior, actual or suspected fraud or violation of Code of Conduct and Ethics. It also provides for adequate safeguards against the victimization of employees who avail of the mechanism and allows direct access to the top management or Board of Directors of the Company in exceptional cases.
The said policy provides appropriate avenues to the directors, employees and stakeholders of the Company to make protected disclosures in relation to matters concerning the Company and the same is available at the website of the Company https://www. ajax-engg.com/investor-relations.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings and outgo stipulated under section 134(3) (m) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 8(3) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is annexed herewith as “Annexure-C”
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION
In line with the requirements of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has formulated a policy on Related Party Transactions ('RPT Policy') which can be accessed on the Company's website at https://www.aiax-engg.com/investor-relations.
All related party transactions are placed before the Audit Committee for review and approval. Prior omnibus approval is obtained for transactions which are of a repetitive nature and are in the ordinary course of business and at arm's length pricing. The details of
the Related Party Transaction is available under Note No. 35 of the Standalone Financial Statement for the year under review.
All the transactions/contracts/arrangements of the nature as specified in Section 188(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 entered by the Company during the year under review with related party(ies) are in the ordinary course of business and on arms' length basis. Hence, Section 188(1) is not applicable. Also during the year under review the Company has not entered into any material transactions with related party(ies) that are at arm's length basis. Accordingly, disclosure in Annexure-D” (Form AOC-2) is not applicable.
STATUTORY AUDITOR AND STATUTORY AUDITOR REPORT
(i) STATUTORY AUDITOR
At the 32nd Annual General Meeting held on 24 September 2024, M/s. S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants (FRN: 101049W/ E300004) were appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of 5 (five) consecutive years, commencing from 2024-25 to 2028-29 and to hold office till the conclusion of 37th Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as the Auditors of the Company.
The statutory auditor's report do not contain any qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks or disclaimer.
(ii) SECRETARIAL AUDIT AND SECRETARIAL AUDITOR’S REPORT
The Board has appointed BMP & Co. LLP (LLPIN- AAI-4194), a firm of practicing company secretaries, to conduct Secretarial Audit of the Company. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 is annexed and marked as "Annexure E” to this Report.
The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer.
In terms of Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 27 May 2025, approved the appointment of BMP & Co. LLP, Company Secretaries (LLPIN- AAI-4194) as the Secretarial
Auditors of the Company, for a term of five consecutive years commencing from FY 2025¬ 26, subject to the approval of the Members of the Company. A proposal for appointment of BMP & Co. LLP, Company Secretaries as the Secretarial Auditor of the Company will be placed before the Members for approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on 05 September 2025. BMP & Co. LLP, have complied with their independence status and an arm's length relationship with the Company.
(iii) COST AUDITOR
Mr. A. N. Sriram, Cost Accountant (Membership No. M-7139) of the Company has been appointed in the Board Meeting held on 02 August 2025 as cost auditors for the Financial Year 2025-26.
MAINTENANCE OF COST RECORDS
As per Section 148 of the Act read with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, as amended, the Company is required to prepare and maintain cost records and have the cost records audited by a Cost Accountant and accordingly, it has prepared and maintained such cost accounts and records. Accordingly, the Board has appointed Mr. A. N. Sriram, Cost Accountant, (Membership No. M-7139) as the Cost Auditor of the Company for the FY 2025-26.
Mr. A. N. Sriram has confirmed that he is free from disqualification specified under section 141(3) and proviso to Section 148(3) read with section 141(4) of the Act and that his appointment meets the requirements of section 141(3)(g) of the Act. He has further confirmed his independent status and an arm's length relationship with the Company. The remuneration payable to the Cost Auditor is required to be placed before the Members in a General Meeting for their ratification. Accordingly, a resolution seeking Members' ratification for the remuneration payable to Mr. A. N. Sriram is included in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
THE DETAILS OF APPLICATION MADE OR ANY PROCEEDING PENDING UNDER THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 DURING THE YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR STATUS AS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR:
Not Applicable.
COMPANY’S POLICY ON DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION ETC. IF REQUIRED TO CONSTITUTE NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 178(1) OF THE ACT
The Company's policy on director's appointment and remuneration and other matters provided in Section 178(3) of the Act, has been disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report, which is a part of this Report, and is also available on https://www.aiax-engg.com/ investor-relations.
REPORTING OF FRAUDS
There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Statutory Auditors under Section 143(12) of the Act and Rules framed thereunder either to the Company or to the Central Government.
SUBSIDIARY/JOINT VENTURE AND ASSOCIATES:
As on financial Year ended 31st March, 2025, the Company does not have any subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associate Company.
THE NAMES OF COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE ITS SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES OR ASSOCIATE COMPANIES DURING THE YEAR
No Company was a subsidiary or joint ventures or associate company of the Company during the year and there were no companies which had ceased to be its Subsidiaries, joint ventures or associate companies during the year.
MATERIAL SUBSIDIARIES
The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a Policy for determining material subsidiaries in line with the SEBI(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Policy is available at Company's website at https://www.aiax- engg.com/investor-relations.
For the financial year 2024-25, No company is categorized as material subsidiary(s) of the Company as per the thresholds laid down under the SEBI Listing Regulations.
PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with the requirements of The Sexual
Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) has been set up in accordance with the law to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment is in line under the provisions of the Act. All employees (permanent, contractual, temporary, trainees) are covered under this policy. The policy formulated by the Company for the prevention of sexual harassment is available on the website of the Company at https://www.aiax-engg. com/investor-relations.
The following is the summary of the complaints received and disposed off during the financial year 2024-25:
a) No. of SH complaints pending at the beginning of the year: Nil
b) No. of SH complaints received during the year: 01
c) No. of SH complaints disposed of during the year: 01
d) No. of SH complaints pending at the end of the year: Nil
e) No. of cases pending for more than 90 days: Nil
OBLIGATION OF COMPANY UNDER THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961
The Company has duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as amended from time to time, to ensure that all eligible women employees receive maternity leave and related benefits in accordance with the Act and the Company's policy. The Company is committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace for women employees. All eligible women employees are provided with maternity benefits as prescribed under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, including paid maternity leave, nursing breaks, and protection from dismissal during maternity leave.
The Company also ensures that no discrimination is made in recruitment or service conditions on the grounds of maternity. Necessary internal systems and HR policies are in place to uphold the spirit and letter of the legislation.
LOANS FROM DIRECTORS OR DIRECTOR’S RELATIVES
During the financial year 2024-2025, the Company has not borrowed any amount(s) from Directors and/ or their relatives.
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AS ON CLOSURE OF FINANCIAL YEAR
Number of Employees as on the closure of financial year: 487
Female : 21
Male : 466
Transgender : 0
COMPLIANCE OF APPLICABLE SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has complied with the provisions of Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and approved by the Central Government according to the Companies Act, 2013.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Board of Directors would like to place on record its sincere appreciation for the support received from its Stakeholders including its Shareholders, Suppliers, Vendors, Bankers, business associates and its customers for their consistent, abiding support throughout the year.
The Directors recognize and appreciate the sincere and hard work, loyalty, dedicated efforts and contribution of all employees that ensured sustained performance in a challenging business environment. The Company would like to acknowledge Government of India, Government of Karnataka and all other government agencies for their support; the Company has been receiving over the years and is looking forward to their continued support/guidance in times to come.
On behalf of the Board of Directors For Ajax Engineering Limited
Shubhabrata Saha Krishnaswamy Vijay
Place : Bangalore Managing Director & CEO Whole time Director & Chairman
Date : 02 August 2025 DIN: 03036747 DIN: 00642715
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