Dear Members,
The Directors hereby present the 41st Annual Report of the
Company along with the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31,
2025.
Financial Performance
Key highlights of financial performance of the Company for the
Financial Year 2024-25 are provided below:
|
|
|
( in Millions) |
Particulars |
Year ended March 31, 2025 |
Year ended March 31, 2024 |
Year on Year Change |
Sales & Other Income |
43,717 |
42,010 |
1,707 |
Operating profit |
7,667 |
7,322 |
345 |
Less: Interest |
67 |
36 |
31 |
Less: Depreciation |
544 |
537 |
7 |
Profit before tax for the year |
7,056 |
6,749 |
307 |
Less: Income tax and deferred tax expenses |
1,820 |
1,735 |
85 |
Profit after tax for the year |
5,236 |
5,014 |
222 |
Profit brought forward from the previous year |
34,028 |
29,958 |
4,070 |
Profit available for appropriations |
39,264 |
34,972 |
4,292 |
Dividend |
884 |
840 |
44 |
OCI portion of defined benefit plan
settlement |
- |
104 |
-104 |
Balance carried forward |
38,380 |
34,028 |
4,352 |
Sales and Other Income registered an increase of 4.1%, Profit before
tax is 16.8% of revenue from operations as compared to 16.6% in the previous year. Exports
revenue increased over previous year by 7.2%.
DIVIDEND
The Board, at its meeting held on May 13, 2025, has recommended payment
of final dividend at 105 /- per equity share, i.e. at the rate of 1,050% of the face
value of 10/- each for FY 2024-25. (Previous Year: 100/- per equity share). The
dividend, if approved by the Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, will result in
a total cash pay-out of 928 Million. The Company is in compliance with its Dividend
Distribution Policy as approved by the Board.
The closing balance of the retained earnings of the Company for FY
2024-25, after all appropriation and adjustments was 38,380 Million.
Pursuant to Section 134 (3)(j) of the Act, there is no amount to be
transferred to reserves during the period under review.
OPERATIONS
The Management Discussion and Analysis annexed herewith provides full
details of operational performance and business analysis of the Company.
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
The details regarding Industry Outlook are given in the Management
Discussion and Analysis, which forms a part of this Annual Report.
HONEYWELLACCELERAT OR
Honeywell Accelerator is the Company's best-in-class operating
system. The content is Honeywell-specific and it offers a framework and toolkit that
enables us to get work done faster and smarter, and helps achieving the best business
practices as listed below:
Revitalizing our Operating System to drive a sustainable advantage.
Revitalized operating system for how we manage and govern the business.
Includes employee resources like standard tools, processes and
playbooks.
Removes barriers to execution and improves speed.
Areas of benefits include innovation and product development,
integrated supply chain, customer service and satisfaction, M&A integration,
achievement of financial and ESG objectives and talent development.
Accelerator content also enhances digital acumen and career
development.
HUMANRES OURCES
The Company believes in the immense potential of its human capital and
acknowledges that employees are the core growth engine for the Company. The Company is
committed to creating an inclusive, performance oriented and entrepreneurial culture that
allows it to bring the best out of every individual and team. The Company is committed to
creating an equal opportunity workplace, which promotes openness and diversity. The
Company has a strong employee value proposition that focuses on challenging work that
matters, hiring and retaining the right people, sustained focus on talent and leadership
development, differentiated rewards to drive exceptional performance and community
engagement.
The Company deploys a Labour and Employment Relations framework which
elicits feedback in our factory and supports action planning to drive engagement at all
levels in the organisation.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company's employee strength (full-time
employees) was 3,140 as compared to 3,096 as on March 31, 2024. Women employees represent
16.8% of the workforce.
DIRECTORS, KMP AND SMP
As on March 31, 2025, the Board comprises of:
1. Dr. Ganesh Natarajan (DIN: 00176393), Independent Director and
Chairman (Non-Executive) - Board
2. Ms. Neera Saggi (DIN: 00501029), Independent Director
3. Mr. Atul Vinayak Pai (DIN: 02704506), Managing Director
4. Mr. Ashish Kumar Modi (DIN: 07680512), Non-Executive Director
5. Mr. Pedro Thena Garrote (DIN: 10741347), Non-Executive Director
6. Mr. Robert David Mailloux (DIN: 10859792), Non-Executive Director.
The following changes have taken place in the composition of the Board
and the KMP during the year under review:
Resignation of Mr. Ashish Madhukar Gaikwad (DIN: 07585079) as the
Managing Director as also a Director of the Company and Key Managerial Personnel under the
Act, with effect from the close of business hours of May 15, 2024.
Appointment of Mr. Atul Vinayak Pai (DIN: 02704506), as the Managing
Director and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company under the Act for a term of 5 years
with effect from May 16, 2024 up to May 15, 2029 (both days inclusive) was approved by the
Shareholders at the 40th AGM of the Company held on August 5, 2024.
Appointment of Mr. Thaj Mathew (DIN: 07425690) as an Additional
Director (Non-Executive) of the Company with effect from May 16, 2024. His appointment as
a Non-Executive Director of the Company was approved by the Shareholders at the 40th
AGM of the Company held on August 5, 2024. Mr. Thaj Mathew resigned from the Directorship
of the Company with effect from December 20, 2024.
Resignation of Mr. Brian Scott Rudick (DIN: 06759691) Non-Executive
Director of the Company from the directorship of the Company with effect from the close of
business hours on October 28, 2024.
Appointment of Mr. Pedro Thena Garrote (DIN: 10741347) as an Additional
Director (Non-Executive) of the Company with effect from October 29, 2024. His appointment
as a Non-Executive Director of the Company was approved by the Shareholders by way of
Postal Ballot, results of which were declared on January 20, 2025.
Appointment of Mr. Robert David Mailloux (DIN: 10859792) as an
Additional Director (Non-Executive) of the Company with effect from December 20, 2024. His
appointment as a Non-Executive Director of the Company was approved by the Shareholders by
way of Postal Ballot, results of which were declared on January 20, 2025.
The Board places on record its appreciation of the valuable
contribution made by Mr. Ashish Madhukar Gaikwad, Mr. Brian Scott Rudick and Mr. Thaj
Mathew during their respective tenure with the Company.
Mr. Atul Vinayak Pai (DIN: 02704506), Managing Director, Mr. Pulkit
Goyal, Chief Financial Officer and Ms. Indu Daryani (FCS No. F9059), Company Secretary are
the Key Managerial Personnel of the Company, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(51)
and Section 203 the Act, as on the date of this Report.
As per the provisions of the Act, Mr. Atul Vinayak Pai (DIN: 02704506)
retires by rotation at the forthcoming AGM, and being eligible, offers himself for
re-appointment. The Board recommends his re-appointment.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the
Company have fulfilled the conditions as specified in the SEBI Listing Regulations, are
independent of the management, possess requisite qualifications, experience and expertise
in the fields of industry knowledge, board governance, financials, strategy, leadership
and they hold highest standards of integrity.
Details of SMP is provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which
forms part of this Annual Report.
BOARDMEETINGS
During the Financial Year 2024-25, the Board duly met four times on (i)
May 15, 2024, (ii) August 5, 2024, (iii) October 29, 2024, and (iv) February 7, 2025. The
intervening period between two Board meetings was well within the maximum gap of 120 days
as prescribed under the provisions of the Act.
Details of attendance at the Board Meetings is provided in the
Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
The Board has the following statutory committees as per the
requirements of the SEBI Listing Regulations and the Act:
Audit Committee
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
Risk Management Committee
Details of terms of reference of the Committees, Committee membership
and attendance at meetings are provided in the Corporate Governance Report, which forms
part of this Annual Report.
DECLARATION BYINDEPENDENT DIRECT ORS
The Company has received necessary declarations from the Independent
Directors as required under Section 149(7) of the Act, that he/she meets the criteria of
Independence laid down under Section 149(6) of the Act and Regulation 25 of the SEBI
Listing Regulations.
BOARDE VALUATION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations,
the Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance, its committees, as
well as the Directors individually.
The outcome of the Board evaluation was discussed by the NRC and the
Board on February 7, 2025.
Details regarding process and criteria for evaluation are given in the
Report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this Annual Report.
CODE OF CONDUCTC OMPLIANCE
The declaration signed by the Managing Director affirming compliance
with the Code of Conduct by Directors and Senior Management, for the Financial Year ended
March 31, 2025, is given in Report on Corporate Governance, which forms a part of this
Annual Report.
CORPORATES OCIALRESP ONSIBILITY
The Annual Report on CSR activities, as required under Section 135 of
the Act read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 is
annexed herewith as Annexure-1 to the Directors' Report. A copy of the CSR Policy is
available on the Company's website at https://www.honeywell.com/in/en/hail#policies.
AUDITORS
Statutory Audit
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 139 of the Act and the rules
framed thereunder, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP (Firm Registration
No.117366W/W-100018) were re-appointed as the Statutory Auditors for a period of 5 years
at the 36th AGM of the Company to hold office from the conclusion of the 36th
AGM up to the conclusion of this 41st AGM of the Company on such remuneration
as was approved by the shareholders at the 36th AGM, re-produced below:
Proposed per annum* Particulars FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25
Statutory Audit Fees and Limited Review Fees 36,32,000
* Subject to addition or reduction upto 10% with prior approval
of Audit Committee and Board.
Further, in addition to the above, the Statutory Auditors are also
entitled to fees for others service like Audit of Internal Financial Controls, Tax Audit
and Certificates etc. subject to prior approval of Audit Committee and Board.
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP will complete their second term as the
Statutory Auditors on conclusion of this 41st AGM of the Company.
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of
Directors at its meeting held on February 7, 2025 recommended the appointment of Walker
Chandiok & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 001076N/
N500013), as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a tenure of 5 consecutive years
from the conclusion of the 41st AGM till the conclusion of the 46th
AGM to be held in the year 2030, subject to the approval of the shareholders of the
Company at the 41st AGM.
Accordingly, an Ordinary Resolution, proposing appointment of Walker
Chandiok & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No. 001076N/N500013), as
the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a term of five consecutive years pursuant to
Section 139 of the Act, forms part of the Notice of the 41st AGM of the
Company. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP have given their written consent and confirmed their
eligibility and qualification required under the Act for holding the office as Statutory
Auditors of the Company.
Statutory Auditors' Report
There are no qualifications, reservations or adverse remarks made by
Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP (Firm Registration No.117366W/W100018), Statutory
Auditors, in their report for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2025. The Notes on
financial statements referred to in the Auditors' Report are self-explanatory.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 143 (12) of the Act, the Statutory
Auditors have not reported any incident of fraud to the Audit Committee during the year
under review.
Cost Audit
In terms of the provisions of Section 148 and other applicable
provisions of the Act read with Rule 14 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014,
Cost Audit is applicable to the Company for the Financial Year 2024-25.
The Company has maintained the cost accounts and records as specified
by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 148 of the Act for the
Financial Year ended March 31, 2025. The Cost Auditors have not reported any incident of
fraud for the year under review.
The Board at its meeting held on May 13, 2025, based on the
recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointed C S Adawadkar & Co., (Firm
Registration No. 100401) as the Cost Auditors of the Company for the Financial Year ending
March 31, 2026, at a remuneration of 7,00,000/- plus GST and reimbursement of
out-of-pocket expenses. An Ordinary Resolution proposing ratification of Cost
Auditor's remuneration for FY 2025-26 forms part of the Notice of the 41st
AGM of the Company.
Secretarial Audit
In terms of the provisions of Section 204 of the Act and the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board appointed J
B Bhave Co, Practicing Company Secretaries, as Secretarial Auditors of the Company for the
Financial Year 2024-25. The report of the Secretarial Auditors is enclosed as Annexure-2
to the Directors' Report. The Secretarial Audit Report does not contain any
qualification, reservation or adverse remark. The Secretarial Auditors have not reported
any incident of fraud for the year under review.
Further, pursuant to the amended provisions of Regulation 24A of the
SEBI Listing Regulations and Section 204 of the Act read with Rule 9 of the Companies
(Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 and based on the
recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May
13, 2025, approved and recommended the appointment of J B Bhave
& Co, Practicing Company Secretaries, Peer Reviewed Company
Secretary (bearing Unique Identification No S1999MH025400) as Secretarial Auditors of the
Company for a term of 5 (Five) consecutive years from FY 2025-26 till FY 2029-30, subject
to approval of the Members at this 41 AGM of the Company.
Accordingly, an Ordinary Resolution, proposing appointment of J B Bhave
& Co, Practicing Company Secretaries, Peer Reviewed Company Secretary (bearing Unique
Identification No. S1999MH025400), as the Secretarial Auditors of the Company for a term
of five consecutive years, forms part of the Notice of the 41st AGM of the
Company. J B Bhave & Co have given their written consent and confirmed their
eligibility and qualification required under the Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations for
holding the office as Secretarial Auditors of the Company.
RELATEDPARTY TRANSACTI ONS
The particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties
referred to in Section 188(1) of the Act read with Rule 8(2) of the Companies (Accounts)
Rules, 2014 are enclosed herewith as Annexure-3 to the Directors' Report.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company has an Enterprise Risk Management framework administered by
the Risk Management Committee to develop, implement and monitor the effectiveness of risk
management processes for the Company. The structured framework enables identification,
assessment, monitoring and mitigation of strategic, operational, compliance, financial,
reputation, technology & data and ESG risks that are key to achieving our business
objectives.
To ensure a comprehensive approach, Risks are identified, evaluated and
prioritized based on their likelihood of occurrence and severity of business impact.
Major risks identified by the businesses and functions are
systematically addressed through mitigation plan and governance and reviewed by the Risk
Management Committee and Audit Committee/Board.
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY / VIGIL MECHANISM
In line with requirement under Section 177(9) and (10) of the Act and
Regulation 22 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has established a whistle
blower/vigil mechanism for its employees and Directors to report their genuine concerns.
The details of the same are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS
The Board has adopted policies and procedures for ensuring orderly and
efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company's policies,
safeguarding of its assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy and
completeness of the accounting records, and timely preparation of reliable financial
information.
HOLDING COMPANY
The Company is a subsidiary of HAIL Mauritius Limited, the ultimate
holding Company being Honeywell International Inc. USA. The Company does not have any
Joint Venture(s) or Associate Company(ies) or Subsidiary Company(ies).
TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND
As required under Section 124 of the Act, the unclaimed dividend lying
with the Company for a period of seven years pertaining to the Financial Year 2016-17
amounting to 2,69,890/- was transferred during the Financial Year 2024-25 to the
Investor Education and Protection Fund established by the Central Government.
Members who have not encashed the dividend warrant(s) so far for the
period ended March 31, 2018 or any subsequent financial years are requested to make their
claim. It shall be noted that once the dividend is transferred to the Investor Education
and Protection Fund as above, no claim shall lie with the Company in respect of such
amount.
PARTICULARS OFEMPLOYEES
A statement containing particulars of employees as required under
Section 197(12) of the Act, read with Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, is provided as Annexure-6 to the
Directors' Report. As per the first proviso to Section 136(1) of the Act, the Annual
Report is being sent to the members excluding the aforesaid Annexure. The said information
will be open for inspection electronically upon request by the Members during the AGM. Any
member interested in obtaining such information may write to the Company Secretary
at HAIL.InvestorServices@Honeywell.com.
The ratio of the remuneration of each Director to the median
employee's remuneration and other details prescribed in Section 197(12) of the Act
read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014, are enclosed in Annexure-4 to the Directors' Report.
The Nomination and Remuneration Policy of the Company is available on
the website of the Company at https://www.honeywell.com/in/en/hail#policies.
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company respects and values diversity reflected in various
backgrounds, experiences and ideas and is committed to providing employees with a
workplace that is free from discrimination or harassment. The Company has adopted a policy
on prevention, prohibition, and redressal of sexual harassment at workplace in line with
the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 2013. Every employee is required to complete mandatory online training on
Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace.
The Company has Internal Complaints Committees established in
accordance with the aforesaid Act for addressing sexual harassment incidents.
No complaint on sexual harassment was received by the Company during
the Financial Year under review.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES OR INVESTMENTS
The Company has not made any loans, guarantees or investments during
the year under review, pursuant to the provisions of Section 186 of the Act.
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS AFFECTING THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF
THE COMPANY
There are no material changes and commitments affecting the financial
position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the Financial Year of the
Company to which the financial statements relate and the date of the Report.
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS
There are no significant and material orders during the Financial Year
ended March 31, 2025 passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going
concern status and the Company's operations.
DEPOSITS
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no
amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on
the date of the balance sheet in accordance with the Act read with Companies (Acceptance
of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGNEXCHANG E
Information required under Section 134 of the Act read with Rule 8 (3)
of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, with respect to conservation of energy,
technology absorption and foreign exchange earnings/outgo is included in Annexure-5 to the
Directors' Report.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
The Management Discussion and Analysis pursuant to the SEBI Listing
Regulations are annexed and form part of the Annual Report.
ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92 (3) of the Act and Rule 12 (1) of the Companies
Management and Administration) Rules, 2014, the Annual Return is available on the website
of the Company at https://www.honeywell.com/in/en/hail#agm-egm-postal-ballot.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT
The Company believes in adopting best practices of corporate
governance.
As per Regulation 34 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, a separate
section on corporate governance practices followed by the Company, together with a
certificate from M/s Bokil Punde & Associates, Company Secretaries, on compliance with
corporate governance norms under the SEBI Listing Regulations, is provided in Corporate
Governance Report which forms part of this Annual Report.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to provisions of Section 134(3)(c) and Section 134(5) of the
Act, Directors make the following statements:
a. In the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have 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 on March 31, 2025,
and of the profit for the year April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
c. The Directors have taken proper and sufficient care for the
maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act
for safeguarding the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and
other irregularities.
d. The Directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern
basis.
e. The Directors have laid down internal financial controls to be
followed by the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were
operating effectively.
f. The Directors have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with
the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Directors confirm that the Secretarial Standards issued by the
Institute of Companies Secretaries of India, as applicable to the Company, have been duly
complied with.
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
In compliance with Regulation 43A of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the
Company has formulated Dividend Distribution Policy and the same is available on the
Company's website at https://www.honeywell.com/in/en/hail#policies.
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
In compliance with the provisions of Regulation 34 (2) (f) of the SEBI
Listing Regulations, the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) forms
part of this Annual Report.
In terms of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the Company has obtained BRSR
Reasonable assessment on BRSR Core Indicators from MMJC Consultancy LLP, Mumbai, which
forms part of the Annual Report and is also made available on the website of the Company
at https://www.honeywell.com/in/en/hail#agm-egm-postal-ballot.
GENERAL DISCLOSURES
The 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:
a. Issue of Equity Shares with differential rights as to dividend,
voting or otherwise.
b. Issue of Equity Shares (including Sweat Equity Shares) to employees
of the Company under any scheme.
c. The Company has not resorted to any buy back of its equity shares
during the year under review.
d. The Company does not have any subsidiaries. Hence, neither the
Managing Director nor the Whole-time Directors of the Company received any remuneration or
commission during the year from any of its subsidiaries.
e. 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.
f. 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 is not applicable.
g. There has been no change in the nature of business of the Company.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Board would like to place on record its appreciation and thanks to
all its employees for their contribution. The Board wishes to acknowledge the support it
has received from its shareholders, investors, customers, vendors, regulatory authorities
and bankers.
For and on behalf of the Board
Dr. Ganesh Natarajan
Independent Director and
Chairman (Non-Executive) - Board DIN: 00176393
Pune, May 13, 2025
Registered Office:
56 & 57, Hadapsar Industrial Estate, Pune- 411 013, Maharashtra
CIN: L29299PN1984PLC017951 Tel: +91 20 7114 8888
Email: HAIL.InvestorServices@Honeywell.com
Website: https://www.honeywell.com/in/en/hail
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