Dear Members,
Your Directors are pleased to present the 31st Annual Report on the business
and operation of the Company together with Audited Statement of Accounts for the financial
year ended March 31, 2025.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Audited Financial Statements of your Company as on March 31, 2025, are prepared in
accordance with the relevant applicable Indian Accounting Standards ("Ind AS")
and Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing Regulations") and the provisions of the
Companies Act, 2013("Act"):
The summarized financial highlights are depicted below:
particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
FY 2024-25 |
FY 2023-24 |
FY 2024-25 |
FY 2023-24 |
Revenue from operations |
3320.32 |
2911.54 |
3327.05 |
2913.80 |
Other Income |
99.64 |
76.19 |
100.32 |
77.10 |
Total Income |
3419.96 |
2987.73 |
3427.37 |
2990.90 |
Earnings Before Depreciation, Finance costs, Exceptional Items and
Tax |
599.32 |
479.26 |
606.08 |
480.34 |
Less: Depreciation and amortization expenses |
27.65 |
22.89 |
28.31 |
23.24 |
Less: Finance Costs |
28.56 |
23.14 |
28.65 |
23.17 |
Profit before exceptional items and Tax |
543.11 |
433.23 |
549.12 |
433.94 |
Less: Exceptional items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Profit Before Tax |
543.11 |
433.23 |
549.12 |
433.94 |
Less: Tax expense (Net) |
139.48 |
105.59 |
139.88 |
105.74 |
Profit After Tax |
403.63 |
327.64 |
409.24 |
328.20 |
Other Comprehensive income for the year (net of tax) |
-0.26 |
-0.38 |
-00.2 |
-0.24 |
Total Comprehensive income for the year |
403.37 |
327.26 |
409.22 |
327.96 |
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW (STANDALONE BASIS)
The brief highlights of the Company's performance (standalone) during the financial
year 2024-25:
Total revenue from operations increased to Rs ' 3320.32 Crores as against Rs '
2911.54 Crores in the previous year-an increase of 14.04%.
Earnings before Interest, Depreciation, Amortization, Exceptional Items &
Tax for the current year is ' 599.32 crores against ' 479.26 crores in the previous year
an increase of 25.06%.
Profit before Tax (PBT) and Profit after Tax (PAT) for the current year are Rs
543.11 crores and ^403.63 crores respectively against ' 433.23 crores and Rs ' 327.64
crores in the previous year an increase of 25.36% and 23.19% respectively.
Earnings per share is ' 27.52 for the year under review. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF
BUSINESS
There was no change in the nature of the business of the Company during the financial
year ended March 31, 2025.
AMOUNTS Transferred TO Reserves
During the year under review, no amount was transferred to any of the reserves by the
Company.
Further, moment in reserves & surplus is provided in note no. 14 of standalone
financial statement and consolidated financial statement.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on May 26, 2025, has recommended payment
of ' 2.00 i.e. (100%) per equity share of the face value of ' 2 (Rupee Two) each as final
dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. The payment of final dividend is
subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) of
the Company.
The record date for the purpose of dividend will be August 14, 2025.
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION pOLICY
In compliance with the provisions of Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended, the Board of Directors of the
Company have adopted the Dividend Distribution Policy of the Company ("the
Policy"). The Policy inter alia, lays down various parameters for the
declaration/recommendation of dividend.
The policy is available on the Company's website at the following Distribution Policy
ACE 2021 pdf.
UNCLAIMED DIVIDENDS
Details of outstanding and unclaimed dividends previously declared and paid by your
Company are given under the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this Annual
Report.
SHARE CApITAL
During the year under review, there was no change in the Authorised share capital of
your Company. The authorised equity share capital of your Company is ' 55.25 Crores and
the Paid up share capital is ' 23.82 Crores and during the year Company has not issued
any:
(a) Shares with differential rights;
(b) Sweat equity shares;
(c) Bonus shares;
(d) Debenture, bond and any other securities and
During the year, the company has not done any buy back of equity shares.
employee stock option scheme (ESOS)
Your Company grants share-based benefits to eligible employees with the objective of
attracting and retaining talent, encourage employees to align individual performance with
the Company objectives and to promote their active participation in the growth of the
Company
through Action Construction Equipment Limited Employee Stock Option Scheme 2021
("Scheme"). The Scheme is in line with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits
and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 ("SBEB & SE Regulations") and there were
no material changes to the scheme during the financial year 2024-25.
Other details pertaining to the ESOS are provided in Note No. 44 of the notes to
Accounts of Standalone Financial Statement of the Company.
The Scheme is being implemented in accordance with SEBI (SBEB & SE Regulation 2021)
and the resolution passed by the Members. The Secretarial Auditors certificate would be
available during the Annual General Meeting for inspection by the members.
In terms of regulation 14 of the SBEB Regulations, a statement giving complete details,
as at March 31, 2025, is available on the website of the Company
LISTING OF SHARES
The equity shares of the Company are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India
Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE). The listing fee for the year 2025-26 has already been
paid to both the Stock Exchanges.
CREDIT RATING
ICRA Limited has reaffirmed the Long-Term Credit Rating [ICRA] AA (Stable) (pronounced
ICRA double A ) with a stable outlook and Short-Term Credit Rating of [ICRA]A1+
(pronounced ICRA A one plus) for the bank loan facilities. This indicates Company's sound
financial health and its ability to meet the financial obligations and outlook on the
long-term rating is Stable.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY
No material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company
occurred between the end of the financial year to which this financial statement relate
and the date of this report.
DISCLOSURES RELATING TO SUBSIDIARY COMPANY AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As per provisions of Companies Act read with rules made there under and applicable
accounting standards, list of subsidiaries of your Company is provided as part of the
notes to the consolidated financial statements
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has following subsidiaries Companies/Firms/trusts.
S. No. |
Name of the Company/Firm/Trust |
Status |
Country |
holding |
1. |
Crane Kraft India Private Limited |
Wholly Owned Subsidiary |
India |
100% |
2. |
SC Forma SA (under Voluntary Liquidation) |
Subsidiary Company |
Romania |
89.52% |
3. |
Namo Metals |
Partnership Firm |
India |
90.00% |
4. |
Ace Emergency Response Service Trust |
Trust |
India |
100% |
5 |
Action Construction Equipment Limited Employees Welfare Trust |
Trust |
India |
100% |
Note: SC Forma SA, Romania a subsidiary of the Company is under Voluntary liquidation
process as per applicable laws in Romania.
In accordance with Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, Regulations 33 of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and applicable
Accounting Standards, the Company has prepared consolidated financial statements of the
Company and its subsidiaries, which form part of the Annual Report. For details, please
refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
A statement containing the salient features of the financial statement/highlights of
performance of our subsidiaries in the prescribed Form AOC-1 is attached as Annexure-I
to this Report.
There are no associates and Joint Venture Companies within the meaning of Section 2(6)
of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act) and there has been no material change in the nature of
the business of the subsidiaries.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the audited financial
statements, including the consolidated financial statements and related information of the
Company and accounts of its subsidiaries, are available on the website of the Company
These documents will also be available for inspection during business hours at our
registered office.
In terms of the Company's Policy on determining "material subsidiary", during
the financial year ended March 31, 2025, there is no material subsidiary of the Company
whose income exceeds 10% of the consolidated income of the Company in the immediately
preceding financial year.
The Policy for determining material subsidiaries may be accessed on the Company's
website at the following
DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL personnel
As on March 31, 2025, your Company's Board had eight members comprising of four
Executive Promoter Directors and four Independent Directors, including one Independent
Woman Director. The details of Board and Committee composition and other details are
available in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
In terms of the requirement of the Listing Regulations, the Board has identified core
skills, expertise, and competencies of the Directors in the context of your Company's
business for effective functioning. The key skills, expertise and core competencies of
the Board of Directors are detailed in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms
part of this Annual Report. Appointment/Re-appointment
The Board of Directors, in their meeting held on May 26, 2025, had recommended for
re-appointment Mr. Shriniwas vashisht (DIN: 06572418) and Dr. Jagan Nath Chamber (DIN:
08841478), as Non-Executive Independent Directors of the Company for a further period of 5
years w.e.f. September 24, 2025 and November 06, 2025 respectively subject to the approval
of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Their re-appointment(s) are
appropriate and in the best interest of the Company. Details related to their
re-appointment(s) as required to be disclosed under Companies Act/listing Regulations are
given in the notice of 31st AGM.
Re-appointment of Directors retiring by rotation
In accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder
(hereinafter referred as "the Act") and Articles of Association of the Company,
Mrs. Surbhi Garg (DIN: 01558782), Whole-Time Director of the Company will retire by
rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, offers herself for re-appointment. Details
related to her re-appointment as required to be disclosed under Companies Act/listing
Regulations is given in the notice of 31st AGM.
Pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company
During the year under review, the Non-Executive Directors of the Company had no
pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Company, other than sitting fees and
reimbursement of expenses incurred by them for the purpose of attending meetings of the
Board/ Committee(s) of the Company.
Declaration By Independent Directors
The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors of the Company
confirming that they meet with criteria of independence as prescribed under sub-section (6)
of Section 149 of the Act and under Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred as "the Listing
Regulations").
In the opinion of Board of Directors of the Company, Independent Directors on the Board
of Company hold highest standards of integrity and are highly qualified, recognized and
respected individuals in their respective fields. It's an optimum mix of expertise
(including financial expertise), leadership and professionalism.
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNELS (KMP)
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules
made thereunder following are designated as Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of the Company:
> Mr. Vijay Agarwal, Chairman & Managing Director;
> Mrs. Mona Agarwal, Whole-Time Director;
> Mr. Sorab Agarwal, Whole-Time Director;
> Mrs. Surbhi Garg, Whole-Time Director;
> Mr. Rajan Luthra, Chief Financial Officer (CFO); and
> Mr. Anil Kumar, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
number of board meetings
The Board met 4 (Four) times during the year under review. The intervening gap between
the 2 (two) meetings did not exceed 120 days, as prescribed under the
Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI Listing Regulations. The details of Board meetings and the
attendance of the Directors are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms
part of this Annual Report.
Independent Directors' Meeting
Pursuant to the requirements of Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, separate Meeting of
the Independent Directors of the Company was also held on February 07, 2025, without the
presence of Non-Independent Directors and members of the management, to review the
performance of NonIndependent Directors and the Board as a whole, the performance of the
Chairperson of the Company, taking into account the views of Executive Directors, and also
to assess the quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information between the Company
management and the Board.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
During the financial year 2024-25, 30th Annual General Meeting of the
Company was held on August 27, 2024 at 12:00 noon through Video Conferencing
("VC")/Other Audio Visual Means ("OAVM").
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
As required under the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Regulations, your
Company has constituted various Statutory Committees. Additionally, the Board has
constituted internal management committee of Directors named as "Committee of Board
of Directors (COB)" for taking the administrative decisions of the Company. As on
March 31, 2025 the Board comprised the following committees/sub-committees.
(a) Audit Committee;
(b) Nomination and Remuneration Committee;
(c) Stakeholders Relationship Committee;
(d) Corporate Social Responsibility Committee;
(e) Risk Management Committee.
(f) Committee of Board of Directors (COB)
During the year, all recommendations made by the committees were approved by the Board.
A detailed note on the composition of the Board and its committees, including its terms of
reference is provided in the Corporate Governance Report forming part of this Annual
Report.
The composition and terms of reference of all the Committee(s) of the Board of
Directors of the Company is in line with the provisions of the Act and Listing Regulations
& there were no changes in the composition of the committees.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board of Directors has framed a policy which lays down a framework in relation to
remuneration and appointment of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management
of the Company. The Policy broadly lays down the guiding principles, philosophy and the
basis for payment of remuneration to Executive and Non-Executive Directors (by way of
sitting fees), Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management and other employees. The policy
also provides the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and
Independence of Directors and criteria for appointment of Key Managerial Personnel /
Senior Management and performance evaluation. The above policy has been posted on the
website of the Company at the following BOARD DIVERSITY
Your Company recognizes and embraces the importance of a diverse board in its success.
The Board has adopted the Board Diversity Policy which sets out the approach to the
diversity of the Board of Directors. The said Policy is available on your Company's
website at the following DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN TYPE OF AGREEMENTS BINDING LISTED ENTITY
Pursuant to Regulation 30A(2) of SEBI Listing Regulations, there is no agreement
impacting the management or control of the Company or imposing any restrictions or
creating any liability upon the Company.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of clause (c) of Sub-section (3) of Section 134 of the
Companies Act, 2013, your Directors hereby confirm that they:
(i) Have followed in the preparation of Annual Accounts for the financial year 2024-25,
the applicable Accounting Standards and no material departures have been made for the
same;
(ii) 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 of the
Company for the year ended on that date;
(iii) Had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 for safeguarding the
assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(iv) Had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(v) 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
(vi) Have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
BOARD EVALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 25 (3) of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, as amended,
Independent Directors at their separate meeting, without participation of the
Non-Independent Directors and Management have considered and evaluated the Board's
performance and performance of the Chairman and Non Independent Directors. The Independent
Directors in the said meeting have also assessed the quality, quantity and timeliness of
flow of information between the Company Management and the Board.
The Board of Directors has evaluated the performance of each of
the Independent Directors (without participation of the relevant Director). The Board
has carried out the annual evaluation of its own performance and that of its Directors
individually. The evaluation criteria as approved by the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee included various aspects of the functioning of Board such as composition,
process and procedures including adequate and timely information, attendance, decision
making, roles and responsibilities etc.
The performance of individual directors including the Chairman was evaluated on various
parameters such as industry knowledge & experience, vision, commitment, time devoted
etc. The evaluation of Independent Directors was based on aspects like participation &
contribution to the Board decisions, knowledge, experience and integrity etc.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
As per provisions of Section 139(1) of the Act, the Company has appointed M/s B S R
& Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Regn. No. 101248W/W-100022) as Statutory
Auditors of the Company for a period of 5 (Five) years (April 01, 2022 to March 31, 2027
i.e. till the conclusion of the 33rd AGM to be held in the calendar year 2027,
in the AGM of the Company held on September 20, 2022.
Representative of M/s B S R & Co. LLP, Statutory Auditors of your Company attended
the previous AGM of the Company held on August 27, 2024.
STATUTORY AUDITORS' REPORT
Statutory Auditors have expressed their unmodified opinion on the Standalone and
Consolidated Financial Statements and their reports do not contain any qualifications,
reservations, adverse remarks, or disclaimers. The Notes to the financial statements
referred in the Auditor's Report are self-explanatory. The Auditor's Report is enclosed
with the financial statements forming part of this Annual Report.
SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 24A & other applicable provisions of the
SEBI Listing Regulations read with Section 204 read with Rule 9 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, on the recommendation
of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at their meetings held on May 26, 2025 have
approved appointment of M/s Vasisht & Associates, Practising Company Secretaries
subject to the approval of the shareholders as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a
term of 5(Five) consecutive years, to hold office from April 1, 2025 upto March 31, 2030.
A detailed proposal for appointment of Secretarial auditor forms part of the Notice
convening this AGM.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT
A Secretarial Audit Report for FY 2024-25 given by the Secretarial
Auditors in Form No. MR-3 is annexed with this Report as Annexure-II. There
are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by Secretarial Auditors in
their Report.
SECRETARIAL AUDIT OF MATERIAL UNLISTED INDIAN SUBSIDIARY
There is no material unlisted Indian subsidiary of the Company as on March 31, 2025 and
as such the requirement under Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Regulations regarding the
Secretarial Audit of material unlisted Indian subsidiary is not applicable to the Company
for FY 2024-25.
SECRETARIAL Compliance Report
Pursuant to regulation 24A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Diclouser Requirements)
Regulations 2015, as ammended, in addition to secretarial audit, Annual Secretarial
Compliance Report given by M/s Vasisht & Associates, Company Secretaries on compliance
of all applicable SEBI Regulations and circulars/ guidelines issued thereunder is annexed
as Annexure-III.
COST AUDITORS
As per Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company is required to have the
audit of its cost records conducted by a Cost Accountant in practice.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 141 read with Section 148 of the Companies Act,
2013 and Rules made thereunder, M/s Vandana Bansal & Associates, Cost Accountants
(Firm Registration No. 100203) has been appointed as the Cost Auditors of the Company for
the year ending March 31, 2025. A resolution seeking approval of the Shareholders for
ratifying the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors for FY 2025-26 is provided in the
Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Cost audit report for financial year 2024-25 will be filed with the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs within stipulated time period.
INTERNAL AUDIT
The Board of Directors of the Company has appointed M/s Ernst & Young (EY) as
Internal Auditor of the Company, to audit the function and activities of the Company and
to review various operations of the Company; the Company continued to implement their
suggestions and recommendations to improve the control environment.
DETAILS IN Respect OF FRAUDS Reported BY AUDITORS OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH ARE Reportable
TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
The Statutory Auditors, Secretarial Auditors, Cost Auditors & internal Auditor of
the Company have not reported any frauds to the Audit Committee or to the Board of
Directors under Section 143 (12) of the Companies Act, 2013, including rules made there
under.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Details of the CSR Committee are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which
forms part of this Annual Report. The CSR policy is available on the Company's website at
link Policy-New Policy 2021.pdf. The Annual Report on CSR activities is annexed and forms
part of this report as Annexure - IV. During the financial year, your Company has
met its CSR obligations in terms of Section 135 of the Act. Your Company has spent more
than 2% of its statutory CSR obligations.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
Your Company is committed to maintain highest standards of corporate governance
practices. The Corporate Governance Report, as stipulated by SEBI Listing Regulations,
forms part of this Annual Report along with the required certificate from a Practicing
Company Secretary, regarding compliance of the conditions of corporate governance.
Your Company has formulated and implemented a Code of Conduct for all Board members and
senior management personnel of the Company ("Code of Conduct"), who have
affirmed the compliance thereto. The Code of Conduct is available on the website of your
Company and the link for the same is public-CODE-OF-BUSINESS-CONDUCT-AND-ETHICS.pdf.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management Discussion and Analysis for the year as stipulated under Schedule V of SEBI
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 as amended is
separately given and forms part of this Annual Report and provides a more detailed
analysis on the performance of individual businesses and their outlook.
CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All transactions with related parties are placed before the Audit Committee and Board
for its approval. An omnibus approval from Audit Committee is obtained at the beginning of
the financial year for the related party transactions which are repetitive in nature. All
transactions with related parties entered into during the year under review were at arm's
length basis and in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with the provisions
of the Act and the rules made thereunder, the SEBI Listing Regulations and Company's
Policy on Related Party Transactions.
During the year, your Company has not entered into any transactions with related
parties which could be considered material in terms of Section 188 of the Act.
Further, the prescribed details of related party transactions of the Company in Form
No. AOC-2, in terms of section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 of the
Company (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given as
Annexure-V to this report.
The Policy on materiality of related party transactions and dealing with related party
transactions may be accessed on the Company's website Your Directors draw attention of the
members to note 33 in the notes to accounts in the Standalone Financial Statements and to
note 34 in the notes to accounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements which sets out
related party disclosures.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 23 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, your
Company has filed half yearly reports to the stock exchanges, for the related party
transactions.
DISCLOSURE ON AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee as on March 31, 2025 comprises of the following Directors: Mr.
Avinash Parkash Gandhi (Chairman), Mr. Vijay Agarwal, Mr. Shriniwas Vashisht, and Dr.
Jagan Nath Chamber as Members. For more details kindly refer to the section 'Committees of
the Board-Audit Committee', in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this
Annual Report.
All recommendations of Audit Committee were accepted by the Board of Directors.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has constituted a Risk Management Committee in Compliance with the
requirements of Regulation 21 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The details of this Committee and its terms of reference
are set out in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
The Company has also formulated the Risk Management Policy, to identify risks and
minimize their adverse impact on business and strives to create transparency which in turn
enhances the Company's competitive advantage.
According to the aforesaid business risk policy, the Company has identified the
business risks associated with its operations and an action plan for its mitigation of the
same is put in place. The business risks and its mitigation have been dealt with in the
Management Discussion and Analysis Section of this Annual Report.
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND Their ADEQUACY
Your Company maintains adequate internal control system and procedures commensurate
with its size and nature of operations. The internal control systems are designed to
provide a reasonable assurance over reliability in financial reporting, ensure appropriate
authorization of transactions, safeguarding the assets of the Company and prevent misuse/
losses and legal compliances.
The internal control system includes a well defined delegation of
authority and a comprehensive Management Information System coupled with quarterly
reviews of operational and financial performance, a well-structured budgeting process with
regular monitoring of expenses and Internal audit. The Internal Audit reports are
periodically reviewed by the management and the Audit Committee and necessary improvements
are undertaken, if required.
During the year, such controls were tested and no reportable material weakness in the
design or operation was observed.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY/ VIGIL MECHANISM
Your Company has adopted a whistle blower policy and has established the necessary
vigil mechanism for Directors and employees in confirmation with Section 177 of the Act
and Regulation 22 of SEBI Listing Regulations, to facilitate reporting of the genuine
concerns about unethical or improper activity, without fear of retaliation.
The vigil mechanism of your Company provides for adequate safeguards against
victimisation of whistle blowers who avail of the mechanism and also provides for direct
access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases.
No person has been denied access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Whistle
Blower Policy is available on Company's website at. During the year, no case of genuine
concerns received under this policy.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Company has devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of all
applicable Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
(ICSI) and that such systems are adequate and operating effectively.
POLICY ON PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL OF SEXUAL Harassment OF WOMEN AT
WORKPLACE
The Company has laid down sexual harassment policy pursuant to provision of Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and
Rules made thereunder. The objective of this policy is to provide protection against
sexual harassment of women at workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints
of sexual harassment and for matters connected therewith. The Company has zero tolerance
on sexual harassment at workplace. During the financial year 202425, no complaint was
received under this policy.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Your Company continues to invest in a comprehensive Research & Development
(R&D) program to develop a unique source of sustainable competitive advantage and
build future readiness by leveraging contemporary advances in several relevant areas of
science and technology and blending the same with classical concepts of product
development.
The Company has dedicated R&D centers at Jajru Road, Faridabad and at Dudhola Link
Road, Dudhola Village, Palwal. Both these centers have accreditations from the Ministry of
Science and Technology, Govt. of India. Both the centers continuously carries out Research
and Developments for developing new products and also focus on the quality of products,
making them more economical, cost effective and user friendly.
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
There was no significant and material order passed by the regulators or courts or
tribunals impacting the going concern status and Company's operations in future.
PARTICULARS OF REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS/ kMP/ EMPLOYEES
In terms of provisions of Section 197(12) of the Act, read with the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, a statement showing
the names and other particulars of the employees drawing remuneration in excess of the
prescribed limits are available with the Company Secretary. In terms of the first proviso
to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual Report excluding the aforesaid information is
being sent to the members of the Company. Any member interested in obtaining such
particulars may write to the Company Secretary of the Company and the same will be
furnished on request. 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 is enclosed as Annexure- VI and
forms an integral part of this Report.
PUBLIC DEPOSITS
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any public deposits under
Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 and as such, no amount on account of principal or
interest on public deposits was outstanding as of March 31, 2025.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS UNDER SECTION 186 OF THE COMPANIES ACT,
2013.
Particulars of loans, guarantees and investments under Section 186 of the Companies
Act, 2013 as at the end of the financial year 202425 are provided in the notes to
standalone financial statements.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND FOREIGN Exchange EARNINGS AND OUTGO
Information pursuant to conservation of energy, technology absorption and foreign
exchange earnings and outgo, as required to be disclosed under the Companies Act, 2013 is
annexed as Annexure-VII and forms a part of this report.
ANNUAL RETURN
The extracts of the Annual Return of the Company in Form MGT- 9, as they stood
on the close of the financial year i.e. March 31, 2025 is furnished in Annexure-VIII and
forms part of this Report. Further, a copy of the Annual Return of the Company containing
the particulars prescribed under section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013, in Form MGT-7,
as they stood on the close of the financial year i.e. March 31, 2024 is uploaded on the
website of the Company and link for the same is INVESTORS EDUCATION AND protection FUND
In accordance with the applicable provisions of Companies Act, 2013 read with Investor
Education and Protection Fund (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016
("IEPF Rules"), all unclaimed dividends are required to be transferred by the
Company to the IEPF, after completion of seven (7) years.
Further, according to IEPF Rules, the shares on which dividend has not been claimed by
the shareholders for seven (7) consecutive years or more shall be transferred to the demat
account of the IEPF Authority.
The details relating to amount of dividend transferred to the IEPF authority and
corresponding shares on which dividends were unclaimed for seven (7) consecutive years,
are provided in the Corporate Governance Report section of this Annual Report.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Your Company continues to deliver unmatched performance amongst its peers and has been
conferred with awards every year.
The Company was awarded with many awards and recognition.
The significant awards in FY 2024-25 includes:
India's Impactful Infra Leaders 2024 by ET Edge at the Times Now India Infra
Transformation Summit, June 27, 2024;
Bestseller in Tower Cranes at 12th Annual Equipment India Awards,
October 2024;
> Bestseller in Mobile Cranes at 12th Annual Equipment India Awards,
October 2024;
> Listed as one of 'India's Top Value Creators' in 'India's Top 500 Value Creators'
publication by Dun & Bradstreet unveiled at the event held in Mumbai, November 2024;
> Best in Sales - Pick & Carry Cranes at Equipment Times Awards, December 2024;
> Best in Sales - Tower Cranes at Equipment Times Awards, December 2024;
> Listed amongst TOP 150 Wealth Creators 2025 by Dalal Street Investment Journal
Magazine, February, 2025;
> Listed amongst TOP 1000 Performing Companies for the year 2025 by Dalal Street
Investment Journal Magazine, June, 2025.
BUSINESS Responsibility AND SUSTAINABILITY Report
Pursuant to the provision of Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability
Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2024-25 is annexed as Annexure-IX and forms
part of this report.
CYBER SECURITY
In view of increased cyber-attack scenarios, the cyber security maturity is reviewed
periodically and the processes, technology controls are being enhanced in-line with the
threat scenarios.
Your Company's technology environment is enabled with real time security monitoring
with requisite controls at various layers starting from end user machines to network,
servers, application and the data.
CODE FOR prevention OF INSIDER TRADING
Your Company has adopted a Code of Conduct ("Code") to regulate, monitor and
report trading in Company's shares by Company's designated persons and their immediate
relatives as per the requirements under the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading)
Regulations, 2015. The Code, inter alia, lays down the procedures to be followed by
designated persons while trading/ dealing in Company's shares and sharing Unpublished
Price Sensitive Information ("UPSI"). The Code covers Company's obligation to
maintain a digital database, mechanism for prevention of insider trading and handling of
UPSI, and the process to familiarize
with the sensitivity of UPSI. Further, it also includes code for practices and
procedures for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information which has been
made available on your Company's website at link
front/pdf/10-CODE-OF-CONDUCT-FOR-PREVENTING-INSIDER- TRADING.pdf Code of Conduct to
Regulate and for Prevention of Insider Trading.
OTHER INFORMATION
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in respect of the
following items as there were no transactions on these items during the year under review
or said items are not applicable to the Company:
1. The Managing Director and the Whole Time Directors has not received any remuneration
or commission from any of its subsidiaries.
2. During the year under review, the Company has not done any buy back of equity
shares.
3. The Disclosure pertaining to explanation for any deviation or variation in
connection with certain terms of a public issue, right issue, preferential issue etc. is
not applicable to the Company.
4. 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 during the Financial Year 2024-25 along with
their status as at the end of the financial year is not applicable to the Company
5. The requirement to disclose 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, is not
applicable.
6. Your Company does not fall under the category of large corporate, as defined
under SEBI vide its circular SEBI/HO/ DDHS/CIR/P/2018/144 dated November 26, 2018, as such
no disclosure is required in this regard.
7. During the year under review, there is no revision of financial statements and
Directors' Report of your Company.
8. No political contribution made during the year under review. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Board places on record its appreciation for the support and continued co-operation
extended by all the customers, vendors, dealers, bankers, regulators and business
associates. The Board places on record its appreciation to all the employees for their
dedicated and committed services. Your Directors deeply acknowledge the continued trust
and confidence that the shareholders place in the management and is confident that with
their continued support, the Company will achieve its objectives and emerge stronger in
the coming years.
Action Construction Equipment Limited
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Place: Faridabad |
Vijay Agarwal |
Date : May 26, 2025 |
Chairman & Managing Director |
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