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Dear Members,
Your directors are pleased to present the 109th Annual
Report of your company together with the Audited Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss
Account for the year ended 31st March, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial performance of the Company for the year ended 31st
March, 2025 is summarized below:
| SR. No Particulars |
For the year ended ( Rs. In
Lakhs) |
|
31stMarch, 2025 |
31stMarch, 2024 |
| 1. Total Revenue |
26,714 |
25,035 |
| 2. Finance Costs |
(475) |
(465) |
| 3. Depreciation and Amortization Expense |
(1,132) |
(840) |
| 4. Profit before Tax [(1)+(2+3)] |
5,377 |
5,566 |
| 5. Provision for Tax including Current Tax
adjustments of Earlier Years. |
(652) |
(1,007) |
| 6. Provision for Deferred Tax |
(493) |
(104) |
| 7. Profit after Tax, Prior period and
Exceptional Items [(4)+(5+6)] |
4,231 |
4,454 |
| 8. Other comprehensive income |
(8) |
28 |
| 9. Total comprehensive income for the period
(7+8) |
4,223 |
4,482 |
2. STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIR AND NATURE OF
BUSINESS
i) Textiles and Real Estate Division
The revenue from the textile's activity was Rs.20,875 Lakhs (Rupees
Twenty Thousands Eight Hundred and Seventy Five Lakhs) as compared to Rs.19,717 Lakhs
(Rupees Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventeen Lakhs) in the previous year. The
operating profit for the year was Rs.1,394 Lakhs (Rupees One Thousand Three Hundred Ninety
Four Lakhs) against Rs. 2,153 Lakhs (Rupees Two Thousand One Hundred and Fifty Three
Lakhs) in the previous year.
The revenue from real estate and related activity was Rs. 3,396 Lakhs
(Rupees Three Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety Six Lakhs) as compared to Rs. 3,985 Lakhs
(Rupees Three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Five Lakhs) in the previous year. The operating
profit for the year was Rs 2,723 Lakhs (Rupees Two thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty Three
Lakhs) as against Rs.3,319 Lakhs (Rupees Three Thousand Three Hundred and Nineteen Lakhs)
in the previous year.
ii) Land Development at Dadar
The Company has obtained renewed Occupation Certificate (OC) including
for upper floors of 'The Ruby' tower at Dadar, Mumbai. The building which was earlier
approved under the Development Control Regulations 1991 (DCR 1991) is now converted under
the current regulations i.e. Development Control and Promotion Regulations 2034 (DCPR
2034). The Company has made payment of requisite premium to the Municipal Corporation of
Greater Mumbai (MCGM) and the State Government.This shall enable the company to unlock the
real estate value of the tower.
3. DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on 26th May,
2025 have approved and recommended payment of final dividend of 35% i.e., Rs. 1.75/- per
equity share on 3,34,40,000 fully paid up equity shares of Rs. 5/- each aggregating to
585.20 Lakh subject to TDS for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025
('final dividend'), subject to approval of the members at the ensuing AGM.
4. TRANSFER TO RESERVES
No amount has been transferred to General Reserve.
5. REPORT ON PERFORMANCE OF SUBSIDIARIES,
ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE COMPANIES
During the year under review, your Company did not have any subsidiary,
associate or joint venture company.
6. DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted deposits from the public within the
meaning of Section 73 of The Companies Act, 2013 and rules framed there under.
7. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
(i) Directors
Appointment/ Reappointment
Mr. Gurudas Aras Was Appointed As Non-Executive Independent
Director From 20th September, 2024. (Refer Note 49 Of Financial Statement)
Resignation/ Cessation:
Mr. Shardul Thacker Term Ceased As Non-Executive Independent
Director From 20th September, 2024. (Refer Note 49 Of Financial Statement)
(ii) Key Managerial Personnel
Appointment/Reappointment
There Was No Appointment/Reappointment During The Year Under
Review.
Resignation/Cessation
There Was No Resignation/Cessation During The Year Under Review.
(iii) Declaration by Independent Directors
The Company has received the necessary declarations from each of
Independent Directors of the Company pursuant to Section 149(7) and provisions of
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015. Each of them meets the criteria of independence laid down in section
149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulations of Securities and Exchange Board of
India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 and there has
been no change in the circumstances which may affect their status as independent director
during the year.
(iv) Annual Evaluation of Board
Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and relevant
Regulations of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements), Regulations 2015, the Board has carried out the annual performance
evaluation of its own performance and other Directors. A structured questionnaire was
prepared after taking into consideration inputs received from the Directors, covering
various aspects of the Board's functioning such as adequacy of the composition of the
Board and its Committees, Board culture, execution and performance of specific duties,
obligations and governance. A separate exercise was carried out to evaluate the
performance of individual Directors including the Chairman of the Board, who were
evaluated on parameters such as level of engagement and contribution, independence of
judgment.
In a separate meeting of independent directors held on 4th
March 2025, performance of non-independent directors, performance of the board as a whole
and performance of the Chairman was reviewed and evaluated, taking into account the views
of executive directors and non-executive directors. The same was discussed in the board
meeting that followed the meeting of the independent directors.
(v) Number of Board Meetings
During the year 2024-25, the Board met 5 (Five) times on the following
dates 21st May, 2024, 12th August, 2024, 20th September,
2024, 13th November, 2024 and 13th February, 2025. For details of
the meetings of the board, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which forms
part of this report.
8. DIRECTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Board of Directors acknowledge the responsibility for ensuring
compliance with the provisions of section 134(3)(c) read with section 134(5) of the
Companies Act, 2013 in the preparation of the annual accounts for the year ended on 31st
March, 2025 and statethat: -
i. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards had been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departures,
if any.
ii. 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 31st
March, 2025 and of the profit of the Company for the year on that date;
iii. The Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act
for safeguarding the assets of the company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities;
iv. The Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis; and
v. The Directors had laid down proper systems of internal financial
controls to be followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are
adequate and were operating effectively.
vi. 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.
9. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Board has in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3) of
Section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013, formulated the policy setting out the criteria for
determining qualifications, positive attributes, independence of a Director and policy
relating to remuneration of Directors, Key Managerial Personnel and other employees.
The potential candidates for appointment to the Board including
Independent Directors appointed during the year are, inter alia, evaluated on the basis of
highest level of personal and professional ethics, standing, integrity, values and
character; appreciation of the Company's vision, mission, values and, prominence in
business, institutions or professions and, professional skill, knowledge and expertise
and, financial literacy and such other competencies and skills as may be considered
necessary. In addition to the above, the candidature of an Independent Director is also
evaluated in terms of the criteria for determining independence as stipulated under the
Act, the Listing Regulations and other applicable regulations and guidelines.
The policy of which has been uploaded on the Company's website at the
following link https://www.rubymills. com/uploads/investor-reports /1409223679
Nomination-and Remuneration-policy.pdf For further details on the policy, please refer to
the Corporate Governance report which forms part of the Annual report. No changes in the
Nomination and Remuneration policy were made during the year under review.
10. AUDIT COMMITTEE
The details pertaining to composition of audit committee are included
in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of this report.
11. VIGIL MECHANISM POLICY FOR THE DIRECTORS AND
EMPLOYEES
The Company promotes ethical behaviour in all its business activities
and has put in place a mechanism for reporting illegal and unethical behaviour.
The Board of Directors of the Company has pursuant to the provisions of
Section 177(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Meetings of
Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014, framed Vigil Mechanism Policy for Directors
and employees of the Company to provide a mechanism which ensures adequate safeguards to
employees and Directors from any victimization on raising of concerns of any violations of
legal or regulatory requirements, incorrect or misrepresentation of any, financial
statements and reports, etc. which has been uploaded on the Company's website at the
following link-http://www.rubymills.com/uploads/ investor-reports/1255509256
Microsoft-Word-WBP-Final.pdf.
The employees of the Company have the right/option to report their
concern/grievance to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Company is committed to
adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal conduct of business
operations.
During the year under review no employee was denied access to the
Chairman of the Audit Committee.
12. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Company has designed Risk Management
Policy and Guidelines to avoid events, situations or circumstances which may lead to
negative consequences on the Company's businesses, and has defined a structured approach
to manage uncertainty and to make use of these in their decisionmaking pertaining to all
business divisions and corporate functions. Key business risks and their mitigation are
considered in the annual/strategic business plans and in periodic management reviews. At
present there is no identifiable risk which in the opinion of the Board may threaten the
existence of the Company.
13. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The particulars as required under the provisions of Section 134(3)(m)
of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 in
respect of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and
outgo are furnished in Annexure A which forms part of this Report.
14. ANNUAL RETURN
Annual Return forthe financial yearended 31stMarch,2025made
underthe provisions ofSection 92(3) ofthe Act isuploaded
onwebsiteoftheCompanyandlinkforthesameishttps://www.rubymills.com/uploads/investor-reports/1068802394
Annual%20 Return 2025 .pdf
15. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Annual Report in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate
Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 on CSR activities is attached as Annexure
(B) and forms a part of this Report.For other details regarding the CSR Committee
and the policy, please refer to the Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this
report. TheCorporate Social Responsibility policy has been uploaded on the
Company's website at the following
link-http://www.rubymills.com/investors/policies/corporate-social-
responsibility-philosophy. No changes were made in the CSR policy during the year under
review.
16. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE
REGULATORS
During the year under review, no significant and material orders were
passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status and the
Company's operations.
17. AUDITORS
(i) Statutory Auditors
At the 106th Annual General Meeting held on 23rd
September, 2022, the Members approved reappointment of M/s. CNK & Associates LLP,
Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 101961W/W-100036) to hold office from the
conclusion of the 106th Annual General Meeting until the conclusion of the 111th
Annual General Meeting on such remuneration as may be fixed by the Board apart from
reimbursement of out of pocket expenses as may be incurred by them for the purpose of
audit.
TheReportgivenbyM/s.CNK&AssociatesLLRStatutoryAuditorsonthefinancialstatementsoftheCompanyforthefinancial
year2024-25ispartofthisAnnualReport.TheAuditors'Reportdoesnotcontainanyqualification,reservation,adverseremark
or disclaimer,subject to reservation asmentioned below. During the yearunderreview, the
Auditorshad notreported any matterunderSection 143(12) ofthe Act, thereforeno detail
isrequired tobe disclosed underSection 134(3)(ca) ofthe Act.
Qualification :
| Qualification |
Remark |
| FY 2016-17 could not be transferred due to
technical glitch in MCA |
We were unable to submit Form IEPF-1 due to a
technical glitch on the MCA portal. However, we have completed the required submissions
and have alsoraised a formal complaint with the higher authorities at MCA for necessary
action and resolution. |
(ii) Secretarial Auditor
The Board has appointed M/s. Vikas R. Chomal & Associates, Company
Secretaries in Practice to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for the
financial year 2024-2025. The Report of the Secretarial Audit Report is annexed herewith
as Annexure C.The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any qualification,
reservation or adverse remark
(iii) Cost Auditor and Cost Audit Report
Pursuant to Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with The
Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014, the accounts and records are required to
be maintained by the Company, in respect of various manufacturing activities and are
required to be audited. Accordingly, such accounts and records are maintained in respect
of various manufacturing activities. Shri. Dakshesh H. Zaveri, Cost Accountant has been
appointed as Cost Auditor of the Company for the F.Y. 2024-2025 to carry out the Cost
Audit, for auditing cost accounting Records in respect of the Textile Segment of the
Company and to submit Cost Audit Report to the Board as required under Section 148 of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014.
Accordingly, a resolution seeking the members' ratification for the remuneration payable
to Shri. Dakshesh H. Zaveri, Cost Auditors, in terms of the resolution proposed to be
passed, is included in the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting of the Company.
18. (i) Green Initiatives
Pursuant to Sections 101 and 136 of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company
will be sending Annual Report through electronic mode i.e. email to all the shareholders
who have registered their email addresses with the Company or with the Depository to
receive Annual Report through electronic mode and initiated steps to reduce consumption of
paper.
(ii) Human Resources
Employees are considered to be team members being one of the most
critical resources in the business which maximize the effectiveness of the Organization.
Human resources build the Enterprise and the sense of belonging would inculcate the spirit
of dedication and loyalty amongst them towards strengthening the Company's Policies and
Systems. The Company maintains healthy, cordial and harmonious relations with all
personnel and thereby enhancing the contributory value of the Human Resources.
(iii) Environment and Safety
The Company is conscious of the importance of environmentally clean and
safe operations. The Company's policy requires conduct of operations in such a manner, so
as to ensure safety of all concerned compliances, environmental Regulations and
preservation of natural resources. There was no major accident during the year.
19. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS, IF ANY,
AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE COMPANY
No material changes and commitments which could affect the Company's
financial position have occurred between the end of the financial year of the Company and
date of this report.
20. ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS WITH
REFERENCE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The company has robust internal financial controls in place for its
financial statements. As part of its ongoing improvements, the company has migrated to a
new ERP system for certain processes. While the new system is being integrated and
stabilized, the company is actively managing and addressing the necessary manual
interventions required during this transition. This proactive approach ensures that the
company's control systems continue to function effectively and align with the new ERP
environment. the auditor's report is self explanatory in nature and provides that company
has adequate internal financial controls with reference to financial statements.
21. PARTICULAR OF CONTRACTS OR ARRANGEMENT WITH
RELATED PARTIES
All Related Party Transactions entered into by your Company during the
Financial Year 2024-25 were on arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business.
There is no material significant Related Party Transactions entered into by the Company
with Promoters, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel or other Designated Persons which may
have a potential conflict with the interest of the Company.
Prior approval of the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of the
Company was obtained for all the Related Party Transactions. Accordingly, the disclosure
of Related Party Transactions as required under Section 134(3)(h) of the Companies Act,
2013 in Form AOC-2 is not applicable. Attention of Shareholders is also drawn to the
disclosure of transactions with related parties as set out in Note No. 49 of Financial
Statements, forming part of the Annual Report.
22. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The prescribed particulars of employees required under Rule 5(1) of the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached
as Annexure D and forms a part of this Report of the Directors.
23. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF
WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013.
The Company has set up an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for
providing a Redressal mechanism pertaining to Sexual harassment of women employees at
workplace. There was no cases/ complaint received during the year under review.
24. PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEE OR INVESTMENTS
UNDER SECTION 186
Loans, guarantees and investments covered under Section 186 of the
Companies Act, 2013 forms part of the notes to financial statements provided in this
Annual Report.
25. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
As per relevant regulations of Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Corporate Governance
Report with auditor's certificate thereon and Management Discussion and Analysis are
attached, which form part of this Annual Report.
26. GENERAL DISCLOSURES
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:
I. The Company has not issued any shares with differential rights and
hence no information as per provisions of Section 43(a) (ii) of the Act read with Rule
4(4) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
II. The Company has not issued any sweat equity shares during the year
under review and hence no information as per provisions of Section 54(1)(d) of the Act
read with Rule 8(13) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 is
furnished.
III. The Company has not issued any equity shares under Employees Stock
Option Scheme during the year under review and hence no information as per provisions of
Section 62(1)(b) of the Act read with Rule 12(9) of the Companies (Share Capital and
Debenture) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
IV During the year under review, there were no instances of
non-exercising of voting rights in respect of shares purchased directly by employees under
a scheme pursuant to Section 67(3) of the Act read with Rule 16(4) of Companies (Share
Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 is furnished.
V No orders have been passed by any Regulator or Court or Tribunal
which can have an impact on the going concern status and the Company's operations in
future.
VI. During the year under review, there are no instances of loan
borrowed from Directors by the company. Therefore, no declaration is required under Rule
2(1)(c)(viii) of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules 2014.
VII. During the year under review, there was no occasion where the
Board has not accepted any recommendation of the Audit Committee.
VIII. During the year under review, there has been no pendency of any
proceedings against the company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
IX. During the year under review, there have been no instances of one
time settlement with any bank or financial institution.
27. OTHER IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
A deposit of Rs 101 Crs. was lying against sale of premises received
directly from a prospective buyer against which a letter of intent (LOI) was executed. The
buyer was to carry out due diligence while a substantial consideration was due.
Meantime, The Buyer's banker - SBI for the first time approached the
Company (19 months after disbursement) for execution of Sale Deed. In reply the Company
promptly stated it had not received any disbursement/ demand drafts from SBI. Thereupon
SBI approached Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) and subsequently National Company Law Tribunal
(NCLT) for recovery of their dues from their large borrower.
As advised, our Company filed an Intervening Application (IA) in the
Supreme Court in a dispute between SBI & Axis Bank &Hon.Court advised NCLT to hear
our intervening application (IA). In the First hearing, the Bench, directed the company to
deposit Rs 101 Crores with the Resolution Professional (RP). The Company has since, repaid
the amount as recorded in the NCLT order of 22nd December, 2023.
Giving Due Credence to this development, State Bank of India has
informed the appropriate authorities of receiving Rs. 101 Crores and enabling mitigation
of action against the company.
The underlying dispute alleged and fraudulent activities pertains
solely to buyer and certain bank officials. The payment of Rs. 101 Crores was a voluntary
gesture of good faith aimed at preserving the Company's reputation. The payment made was
without any admission of guilt or liability and to preserve the interest of its stake
holders.
28. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:
There was no change in the nature of Company's business during the year
under review.
29. INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF)
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Act read with the IEPF
Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 ('the rules') as amended
upto date, after completion of seven years, all the unpaid or unclaimed dividends are
required to be transferred by the Company to the IEPF established by the Central
Government.
Further, according to the said Rules, the shares in respect of which
dividend has not been paid or claimed by the shareholders for seven consecutive years or
more shall also be transferred to the demat account of the IEPF Authority.
30. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED DIVIDEND TO IEPF:
As required under Section 124 of the Act, the Unclaimed Dividend amount
aggregating to Rs. 1,50,510 lying unclaimed for a period of seven years could not be
transferred during the financial year 2024-25 to the Investor Education and Protection
Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government as there is a glitch in Ministry of
Company Affairs website.
Members are requested to note that even after the transfer to IEPF as
above said, the unclaimed dividend amount and the shares transferred to IEPF Suspense
Account, both, can be claimed by making an online application in Form IEPF-5 and sending
the physical copy of the same duly signed (as per specimen signature registered with the
Company/RTA) along with requisite documents enumerated in the said Form IEPF-5 to the
Company at its registered office or to the RTA.
The IEPF Rules and the application form (Form IEPF-5), as prescribed by
the Ministry of Corporate Affairs are available on the website of the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs at www.iepf.gov.in.
31. DISCLOSURE ON COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL
STANDARDS
During the financial year 2024-25, your Company has complied with
applicable Secretarial Standards i.e., SS-1 and SS-2, relating to 'Meetings of the Board
of Directors' and 'General Meetings' respectively as notified by the Institute of Company
Secretaries of India.
32. SEGMENTS:
The Company has two segments namely Textile and Real Estate &
related. The Statement of accounts prepared and submitted are therefore of two segments.
33. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Your directors thank all the shareholders, all employees of the
Company, customers, suppliers, Government Authorities, Financial Institutions and bankers
for their continued support.
Your Directors look forward to their continued support in future.
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By order of the Board |
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For The Ruby Mills Limited |
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| Place: Mumbai |
Hiren M. Shah |
| Dated: 26th May-2025 |
Executive Chairman |
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