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Dear Shareholders,
The Board of Directors of your Company takes pleasure in presenting 39th Annual Report
and audited Standalone accounts on the business and operations of your Company for the
financial year ended 31st March, 2025.
(Rs In Cr.)
| Particulars |
2024- 25 |
2023- 24 |
| Total income |
3966 |
3535 |
| Earnings before interest, tax & depreciation |
341 |
293 |
| Finance cost |
80 |
78 |
| Depreciation |
45 |
35 |
| Profit before tax |
216 |
180 |
| Profit after tax |
162 |
131 |
| Earnings per Share (in Rs) |
49.71 |
45.92 |
1. Results of Operations and The State of Company's Affairs
The Company achieved remarkable growth during the FY 2024 - 25 by selling highest ever
volume of engineered products, i.e. 442,618 MT. The Company has total 5,00,000 tons
manufacturing capacity. Goodluck is into four major verticals, which are ERW Steel Tube,
Precision tube, Precision engineering and fabrication and forging. The company has started
its solar in a separate vertical owing to the superlative demand in this segment. Also
aerospace and defence too are other area of interest, which in management opinion requires
social especial focus. The Company caters many diverse sectors of the economy that include
auto, infra, high speed railway, specialized infrastructure, solar, aerospace and defence
components.
The consolidated total revenue for the FY 2024-25 stood at Rs 3971.21 Crores as
compared to Rs 3537.73 Crores in the Previous year. The EBITDA was up by 16.4% to Rs344
Crores and PAT grew by 25%% to Rs 165.62Crores.
While examining the profitability of our standalone company, we witnessed EBITDA grew
from Rs 292 Crores last year to Rs 341 Crores this year, marking an increase of 16.3.2%.
In terms of profitability, it grew Rs 161.74 Crores, up from Rs 130.54Crores last
year, which represents an impressive increase of 23.9 %. Profit Before Tax stood at Rs 179
Crores, while this year it has risen to Rs 215 Crores, reflecting a growth of 19.8% in
PBT.
2. Dividends
In accordance with Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations"), the Company has
formulated and adopted a dividend distribution policy, as approved by its Board of
Directors.
This Policy will regulate the process of dividend declaration and its pay-out by the
Company in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 read with SEBI (LODR)
regulations, 2015. The Policy is available on the Company's website:
https://www.goodluckindia.com/pdf/dividend- distribution-policy.pdf
The Board of Directors recommended a Final dividend @ 200%, i.e. Rs 4/- per equity
Share on 32738509 equity shares of Rs. 2 each of the Company, for the year ended March 31,
2025, subject to the approval of the Members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
3. Corporate Governance and Additional Information to Shareholders
The Company is committed to maintain high standards of corporate governance. A separate
report on corporate governance, pursuant to regulations of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, is provided with a certificate from the
Secretarial Auditors of the Company regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate
Governance as stipulated under Listing Regulations, including the management discussion
and analysis, and shareholders' information forms a part of this report.
As required by Regulation 17(8) read with Schedule II Part B of the Listing
Regulations, the Management and CFO of the Company have given appropriate certifications,
inter alia, confirming the correctness of the financial statements and cash flow
statements, adequacy of the internal control measures and reporting of matters to the
Audit Committee to the Board of Directors.
Details of the depository system and listing of shares and Registrar & Share
Transfer Agent are given in the section Shareholder information, which forms a part of the
Corporate Governance Report.
4. Business Responsibility and Sustainability report
Pursuant to Regulation 34(2)(f ) of the Listing Regulations and SEBI circular no.
SEBI/LAD-NRO/ GN/2021/2 dated May 5, 2021, your Company provides the prescribed
disclosures in new reporting requirements on Environmental, Social and Governance
("ESG") parameters called the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report
("BRSR") which includes performance against the nine principles of the National
Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct and the report under each principle which is
divided into essential and leadership indicators.
5. Conservation of Energy, Technology Absorption, Foreign Exchange Earnings and
Outgo
Details of conservation of energy, technology absorption, foreign exchange earnings and
outgo undertaken by the Company along with the information in are given in Annexure 'A'
to the Directors' Report.
6. Directors and Key Management Personnel
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act, 2013 and in
terms of the Article of Association of Company, Mr. Ramesh Chandra Garg (DIN: 00298129),
Whole Time Director is liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible,
offer himself for re-appointment. The proposal regarding his re-appointment is placed for
approval by the shareholders.
As on March 31, 2025, your Company's Board has eight members. This includes four
Executive Directors, and four Non- Executive Independent Directors, two of whom are a
Woman Independent Director. You can find details about the Board and Committee
composition, director tenure, and more in the Corporate Governance Report, which is part
of this Annual Report.
During the year, there were no changes in Directors/ Key Managerial Personnel.
7. Number of Meetings of the Board and Its Committees
The details of the meetings of the Board of Directors and its Committees, convened
during the financial year 2024-25 are mentioned under the Corporate Governance Report
which forms a part of this report.
8. Statutory Auditors
Disclosing the details of the Statutory Auditors in the Board's Report helps ensure
transparency and gives shareholders and other stakeholders confidence in the Company's
financial health and adherence to regulations.
M/s Sanjeev Anand & Associates, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration No.
007171C), have been appointed as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for a period
of five years, commencing from the conclusion of the 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) until
the conclusion of the 43rd AGM , to examine and audit the accounts of the Company,
on such remuneration as may be mutually agreed upon between the Board of Directors of the
Company.
The report of the Statutory Auditor forms part of the Integrated Annual Report and
Annual Accounts for FY 2024-25. The said report does not contain any qualification,
reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer. The Notes on financial statements referred to
in the Auditor's Report are self-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
No fraud has been reported by the Auditor under section 143(12) of the Companies Act,
2013 requiring disclosure in the Board's Report.
9. Secretarial Auditor
The Board has appointed M/s Ravi S Sharma & Associates, Practicing Company
Secretary (FCS ? 7336), to conduct Secretarial Audit for the financial year
2024-25. The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 is
annexed herewith marked as Annexure 'B Rs to this Report.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the year does not contain any qualification or
reservation remarks.
In order to comply with the recent amendments of Listing Regulations Board of Directors
of the Company has proposed, to M/s Ravi S Sharma & Associates, Practicing Company
Secretary (FCS ? 7336), to undertake the Secretarial Audit of the Company for
a period of 5 (five) consecutive years, commencing from the 39th AGM to hold office till
the conclusion of the 44th AGM of the Company, subject to approval of shareholders,
Disclosure regarding appointment as required under Listing Regulations is provided in the
Notice of the 39th AGM of the Company. Your Board recommends the appointment of M/s Ravi S
Sharma & Associates, Practicing Company Secretary, as the Secretarial Auditor of the
Company, for a term of five consecutive years.
10. Cost Auditor
In terms of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Company is required to maintain
cost records and have the audit of its cost records conducted by a Cost Accountant. Cost
records are prepared and maintained by the Company as required under Section 148(1) of the
Companies Act, 2013.
The Board of Directors of your Company, on the recommendations made by the Audit
Committee has approved the appointment of Mr. S. R. Kapur, Practicing Cost Accountant, (M.
No. 4926) as the Cost Auditor of your Company to conduct the audit of cost records for the
financial year 2025-26. The remuneration proposed to be paid to the Cost Auditor, subject
to your ratification at the ensuing 39th Annual General Meeting.
Your Company has received consent from Mr. S. R. Kapur, Practicing Cost Accountant, to
act as the Cost Auditor for conducting audit of the cost records for the financial year
2025- 26 along with a certificate confirming their independence and arm's length
relationship.
The Company has maintained the Cost Records as specified by the Central Government
under Section 148(1) of the Act.
11. Auditor's Reports
The Statutory Auditor's Report to the Shareholders together with Accounts for the year
ended 31st March, 2025 and notes thereon are attached, which are self-explanatory. The
observations of Statutory Auditors, Secretarial Auditors and Cost Auditors in their
report, read with the relevant Notes to Accounts are self-explanatory and therefore, do
not require any further explanation.
The Statutory Auditors of the Company have not reported any fraud as specified under
the second proviso of Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 (including any statutory
modification(s) or re-enactment(s) for the time being in force). The Auditors' Report for
the financial year ended 31st March, 2025, does not contain any qualification, reservation
or adverse remark.
12. Management Discussion and Analysis
The Management Discussion and Analysis forms an integral part of this report and gives
details of the overall industry structure, economic developments, performance and state of
affairs of your Company's businesses, internal controls and their adequacy, risk &
concerns, risk management systems and other material developments etc. during the
financial year 2024-25.
13. Public Deposits
Your Company has not invited or accepted any fixed deposits during the year as per the
provisions of Section 73(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, and the rules made there under and
as such, no amount of principal or interest was outstanding on the date of the Balance
Sheet.
14. Internal Financial Controls
The Board of your Company has laid down internal financial controls to be followed by
the Company and that such internal financial controls are adequate and operating
effectively. Your Company has adopted policies and procedures for ensuring the orderly and
efficient conduct of its business, including adherence to the Company's policies, the
safeguarding of its assets, the prevention and detection of frauds and errors, the
accuracy and completeness of the accounting records, and the timely preparation of
reliable financial disclosures.
15. Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures/Associate Companies
The Company has 5 subsidiaries as on March 31, 2025. During the year under review, the
Board of Directors reviewed the affairs of material subsidiaries. There has been no
material change in the nature of the business of the subsidiaries.
Further, the report on the performance and financial position of each subsidiary and
salient features of their Financial Statements in the prescribed Form AOC-1 is annexed to
this Report as Annexure 'C' .
As per the SEBI Listing Regulations, a policy on material subsidiaries as approved by
the Board of Directors, may be accessed on the Company's website www.goodluckindia. com.
16. Independent Directors Declaration
During the financial year 2024-25, the Board of the Company consists of Mr. Rajiv Goel,
Mrs. Rajni Abbi, Mr. Madhur Gupta, Ms. Charu Jindal as Independent Directors. These
Directors have confirmed that they fulfill all the requirements as stipulated in Section
149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 so as to qualify themselves to be appointed as an
Independent Directors under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Rules
thereunder.
Every Independent Director, at the first meeting of the Board in which he participates
as a Director and thereafter at the first meeting of the Board in every financial year,
gives a declaration that he meets the criteria of independence as provided under law.
The Board of Directors confirm that the Independent directors appointed during the year
also meet the criterial of integrity, expertise and experience in terms of Rule 8 of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
17. Disclosure as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Your Board strongly believes in providing a safe and harassment-free workplace for
every individual working in the Company. It is the continuous endeavour of the Management
to foster an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, including sexual
arassment, a detailed report on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace disclosed in the
Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report.
18. Risk Management Policy
In compliance with the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013 the Company has put in
place Risk Minimization and Assessment Procedures. In order to effectively and efficiently
manage risk and address challenges, the Company has formulated Risk Management Policy.
The objective of any risk identification and assessment process is to evaluate the
combination of likelihood and level of negative impacts from an event. The three main
components of risk assessment are business risk, service/operational risk and external
risk.
The Company manages the risk in line with current risk management best practices. This
facilitates the achievement of our objectives, operational effectiveness and efficiency,
protection of people and assets, informed decision-making and compliance with applicable
laws and regulations.
19. Change in The Nature of Business
In pursuance to Rule 8(5) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, there is no change in
the nature of business of Company.
20. Material Orders
In pursuance to Rule 8(5) (vii) of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, there were no
significant or material orders were passed by the Regulators or Courts or Tribunals during
the financial year 2024- 25 which would impact the going concern status and Company's
operations in future.
21. Particulars of Loans Given, Investments Made, Guarantees Given and Securities
Provided
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guarantees given and securities provided
along with the purpose for which the loan or guarantee or security is proposed to be
utilized by the recipient are provided in the financial statements.
22. Familiarization Programme for Board Members
The Board members are provided with necessary documents, reports and internal policies
to enable them to familiarize with the Company's procedures and practices. Periodic
presentations are made at the Board and Board Committee Meetings, on business and
performance updates of the Company. The details of such familiarization programmes for
Independent Directors are posted on the website of the Company and can be accessed at the
link https://www. goodluckindia.com.
23. Policy on Related Party Transactions
All Contracts/transactions/arrangements entered into by the Company during the
financial year with the Related Parties were in ordinary course of business and on an
arm's length basis and in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, read
with the Rules issued thereunder and the Listing Regulations. Further, there were no
transactions with related parties which qualify as material transactions under the Listing
Regulations.
All transactions with related parties were reviewed and approved by the Audit
Committee. Omnibus approval is obtained for un-foreseen transactions. Subsequently on a
quarterly basis the transactions are presented to the Audit Committee, specifying the
nature, value and terms and conditions of the same.
The Company has made transactions with related parties pursuant to Section 188 of
Companies Act, 2013. The particulars of material contracts or arrangements with related
parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 in the Form AOC-2 is annexed
herewith as Annexure 'D' .
The Company has formulated a policy on materiality of related party transactions and
also on dealing with Related Party Transactions which has been uploaded on the Company's
website at the weblink: https://www.goodluckindia.com.
24. Policy on appointment and remuneration to be paid to Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel (KMP) and other employees and criteria formulated by the Committee for
determining qualification, attributes, Independence of a director
The Board has adopted a policy, on remuneration to be paid to Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel and other employees and Criteria for Appointment of Directors. The objective of
the policy is to define the criteria for qualification, qualities and characteristics for
the Board as a whole and to ensure that Executive/Non-Executive Directors and Key
Managerial Personnel are sufficiently compensated for their performance.
Policy on appointment of Directors
The Composition and strength of the Board of Directors ("the Board") of the
Company is subject to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, Listing Regulations and
Articles of the Association of the Company. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is
responsible for evaluating the qualifications of each candidate to be appointed as
Director on the Board. In general, it is expected from a Director to possess appropriate
skills, experience and knowledge in one or more fields of finance, law, management, sales,
marketing, administration, research, corporate governance, technical operations or other
disciplines related to the Company's business or in the area of his expertise and to have
ample experience and a proven record of professional success, leadership and the highest
level of personal and professional ethics, integrity and values.
Remuneration Policy
Non-Executive Independent Directors may receive sitting fees for attending the Meeting
of the Board and Committees thereof. The Executive Directors and other employees are paid
remuneration by way of salary, perquisites, allowances. Perquisites and retirement
benefits are paid as per the Company policy. The remuneration of Executive Directors, as
recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, is approved and further
recommended by Board of Directors to the Members for approval. Remuneration and annual pay
of Executive Directors and employees is determined keeping in view the industry benchmark
and the relative performance of the Company.
Criteria for Determining Qualifications, Positive Attributes & Independence of
Director
A director shall possess appropriate skills, experience and knowledge in one or more
fields of finance, law, management, sales, marketing, administration, research, corporate
governance, operations or other disciplines related to the company's business or in the
area of his expertise.
A director shall be a person of integrity, who possesses relevant expertise and
experience and who shall uphold ethical standards of integrity and probity; act
objectively and constructively; exercise his responsibilities in a bona-fide manner in the
interest of the company; devote sufficient time and attention to his professional
obligations for informed and balanced decision making; and assist the company in
implementing the best corporate governance practices.
Directors should be free to present their view point independently, Company has also
adopted to conduct the separate meeting of the independent Directors, which will ensure
that the independent directors of the Company can review the performance of the Board and
Chairman.
Moreover, the Directors should meet the other requirements of the Companies Act, 2013
and Regulation 16(1) (b) of Listing Regulations concerning independence of directors. A
complete Remuneration Policy is available Company's website at the weblink:
https://www.goodluckindia.com .
25. Evaluation of the Board's Performance
In terms of the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Listing Regulations, an
annual performance evaluation of the Board is undertaken where the Board formally assesses
its own performance with the aim to improve the effectiveness of the Board and the
Committees. During the year, Board evaluation cycle was completed by the Company
internally which included the evaluation of the Board as a whole, Board Committees and the
Peer evaluation of the Directors. The exercise was carried out through a structured
evaluation to evaluate the performance of individual directors including the Board
Chairman along with the Chairman of the Nomination and remuneration Committee of the
Company. The evaluation process focused on various aspects of the functioning of the Board
and Committees, experience and competencies, performance of specific duties and
obligations, governance issues, etc.
The evaluation of Independent Directors was carried out by the entire Board and that of
the Chairman and the Non- Independent Directors were carried out by the Independent
Directors.
The performance of the Board was evaluated on the basis of the criteria such as the
Board composition and structure, effectiveness of Board process, information and
functioning etc. The performance of the committees was evaluated on the basis of the
criteria such as the composition of the committees, effectiveness of committee meetings,
etc. The Board and Nomination and Remuneration Committee reviewed the performance of the
individual directors on the basis of the criteria such as the contribution of individual
director to the Board and committee meetings like preparedness on the issue to be discuss
meaningful and constructive contribution and inputs in meetings, etc.
The Directors were satisfied with the evaluation results, which reflected the overall
engagement of the Board and its Committees with the Company.
In the coming year, the Board intends to enhance focus on diversity of the Board
through the process of induction of members having industry expertise, strategic plan,
exploring the new drivers of growth and further enhancing engagement with investors.
26. Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
In compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies
(Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules 2014, the Company has established Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee and statutory disclosures with respect to the CSR
Committee and an Annual Report on CSR Activities forms part of this Report as Annexure
'E'. The CSR Policy may be accessed on the Company's website at the weblink:
https://www.goodluckindia.com.
27. Buy Back of Securities
The Company has not bought back any of its securities during the year under review.
28. Transfer to reserves
The Board opted not to propose any transfer to reserve at this time, choosing instead
to allocate resources toward opportunities that may foster growth and resilience in the
future. The decision reflects a careful consideration of our current needs and a strategic
approach.
29. Vigil Mechanism
The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical, moral and legal
conduct of business operations. To maintain these standards, the Company encourages its
employees who have concerns about suspected misconduct to come forward and express these
concerns without fear of punishment or unfair treatment. A Vigil (Whistle Blower)
mechanism provides a channel to the employees and Directors to report to the management
concerns about genuine concerns or grievances, unethical behavior, actual or suspected
fraud or violation of the Codes of conduct or legal or regulatory requirements incorrect
or misrepresentation of any financial statements and reports, etc. The detail vigil
mechanism may be accessed on the Company's website at the weblink:
https://www.goodluckindia.com.
30. Annual Return
Pursuant to Section 134(3)(a) and 92(3) of the Act, the Annual Return for financial
year 2024-25 of the Company has been placed on the website of the Company at https://www.
goodluckindia.com/shareholder-information.php.
31. Particulars of Employees
Particulars of employees and the ratio of the remuneration of each director to the
median employee's remuneration and other details in terms of Section 197 of the Companies
Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial
Personnel) Rules, 2014 is attached herewith as Annexure 'F '.
32. Payment of Listing Fees
Annual listing fee for the year 2024-25 has been paid by the Company to the stock
exchanges where the company is listed, i.e., BSE Ltd. and National Stock Exchange Limited.
33. Material Changes and Commitments Affecting the Financial Position of the Company
as on 31st March 2025
During the year, there was no change in the general nature of business of your Company.
Except as disclosed elsewhere in this Report, no material change or commitment has
occurred which would have affected the financial position of your Company between the end
of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of the report.
No significant and material order was passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals
which would have impacted the going concern status and your Company's operations in
future. Your Company has not made any provision of money for the purchase of, or
subscription for, shares of your Company or its holding company, to be held by or for the
benefit of the employees of your Company and hence the disclosure as required under Rule
16(4) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 is not required. No fraud
took place in the Company during the year and hence, no such reporting was made to the
Audit Committee and the Board under Rule 13(3) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors)
Rules, 2014.
34. Details of application pending under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
During the year under the review, there has been no application made or proceeding
pending in the knowledge of the company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
35. One-time Settlement
There is no instance for one-time settlement with Banks or Financial Institutions.
Hence, there is no question 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.
36. Compliance with the provision of Maternity Benefit Act ,1961
The Company is in compliance with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, as
amended by the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017. All eligible women employees have
been extended maternity leave and other applicable benefits as prescribed under the Act.
37. Secretarial Standard
The Directors state that the applicable Secretarial Standards i.e., SS-1 and SS-2,
issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, relating to Meetings of Board of
Directors and General Meetings respectively, have been duly complied with.
38. Statement of deviation or variation
In accordance with Regulation 32 (4) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board confirms that there has been no deviation or
variation in the utilisation of proceeds from the preferential issue of equity shares. The
funds were utilised for the purposes stated in the notice of the general meeting approving
the issue.
The Audit Committee has reviewed the statement of utilisation, and the Board has taken
note of the same.
39. Directors Responsibility Statement
As stipulated in Section 134(3) (c) of Companies Act, 2013, your Directors subscribe to
the "Directors Responsibility Statement" and confirm as under:
a. That in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards
have been followed along with proper explanations relating to material departures.
b. That 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 & fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of Financial
Year 2024-25 and of the Profit & Loss A/c of the Company for that period.
c. That the directors have taken proper and sufficient care of 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.
d. That the directors have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
e. The directors, in case of a listed company, 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.
40. Appreciation
Your Directors wish to thank and acknowledge with gratitude for assistance and
co-operation received from the financial institutions, banks, government authorities,
customer, vendors, and members during the year under review. Your directors also wish to
place on record their deep sense of appreciation for the committed services by the
executives, staff and workers of the company.
| On behalf of the Board of |
| Directors |
| M. C. GARG |
| Chairman |
| Date: 29.08.2025 |
| Place: Ghaziabad |
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